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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Cnmedr tho Academy.

A new farcical comedy, entitled when.
Whv and Where" will be presented at the
Academy OF Music on Friday ana Satur-
day nights, aid also at Saturday mat
The skit is from the pen of that clever
farcIcal writer, Mr.. Frank Dupont, whose
Great successes at Carncross' Minstrel
Hall. Philadelphia, have made him name
second to none. The piece aoounds IN
wonv side-splittng situations, absurd dia-
LONE beautiful music and charming
dances. The company presenting 1t is said
TO be most capable one, headed by those
iolly entertainers. Bryant and Richmond,
who ara surrounded by many clever
specially people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
our WAUER-GAS PLANT.
>uccewfuIIy Put Into Operation Nester-
day-ItS Capacity. Sc.

Some time ago the city made an appro-
puat.ou of $4,000 IN bonds Tor the pur-
% see % establishing water-gas plant:
Il- new enterprise Is now complete, ana
w,s Put INTO operation Yesterday. III
Wnrsci perfectly smoothly, and VIII be
turned over 20 the clty IN about ten days.
Ibe plant is located IN the lower gas
works ana consists OF Two g@u;rators, Two
supv.-heaters, two washers, one con-
d.usef, two fifty horsepower boilers one
tit-cn-horse-p power engine, one reh9i
holder. one oil storage tank OF lo,OJO gal
!,ns capacity. ,o,/
1ne old ges has candle power or IVA.
The water ga, has q power OF - candles.
The old plant had a capacity OF l,oOg,OJJ
feet per day. 1ne water gas Will add iOO'-
0lU foot per day. The present eonsunp'
ton averages about $4,000 feet per day.
40 tho reduced price OF Sl.OO per ,gW
ier. the consumption. OF course. Will DO
much greater.
The water gas will not OILY he economy,
FOR the city. but the quality OF the gas wiil
be much finer. as already Indicated by the
figures. 1915 against 20 candle power
Tue water gas Is made Of oIi-iH 10 b
gallons Of OIL 20 20 to A. pounds of coke for
every 1908 feet Of gas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
MANCHESTER IN BRIEF SPACE.
Personal and Other Items Cleaned in Our
sister CITY.

Chesterfield Cavalry Troop held meet
ing Yesterday afternoon and elected Mr.
X. G. Wood lieutenant 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Lieutenant Alonzo
Du\al.
The Hull.street cars have again changed
tbeir schedule and now the last car leaves
Richmond at 1l.15 +. NJ. Two weeks ago
the last car left at ll:45.
Justice Charles I. Jones fined Aleck
Chapens $3.50 and required hlm to give
eecurlty for his good behavior. on a charge
of wife beating. In default, Aleck went
back 10 ms gloomy cell.
MIR. Lewis Walden continues very III with
typhoid fever at the residence of his father
in-law, Mr.. Logan Porter, on Eighth street.
Miss OctayIa Pinder, of Mlnder, with
her sister, Mrs. Walter Allen. of West
Main street, Richmond, are on a VISIT TO
their uncle, MIR. William Spears, OF Ches-
teIiield.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
Joe johnson, d negro charged with assault,
was discharged sam Hastings (cci,('
charged with selling hquor without a IL
cense, was sent on to the grand Jury. lhe
case of Philip Cox. charged with similar
offence, was continued until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
onr Two Senators.

Mr.. s s. p. Patterson, Chairman Of the
Citv Democratic Committee, and Mr..
James Mitchell, Chairman OF the County
Democratic Committee, had conference
Yesterday concerning such matters as the
Sconntv and CITY are mutually interested
IN and they decided 1t was to the best
interests of the party not to take active
steps IN any political affairs at present.
They both expressed the opinion that a
urinary TO nominate representatives, and
senators would give more satisfaction
than any other method.
The usage has heretofore been to allow
one senator to the county and one 10 the
city. There Is no disposition now 10
distnrb this long honored custom. The
Incumbents are Messrs. VIM. L0venstein
and Conway X. Sands. both of whom Will
be candidates for reelection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Hugh Blair and wife TO Thomas Ruther.
foord. so feet on South side Hospital
Lucy J.. Mcdowell to louie Med. Rid
dlck. wife of j. b. Rlddlck. 20 feet on
Floyd avenue. northwest corner Plum
street, $1,000.
James II. Barton and wife TO DAVID
Kreider. lots 6, Z, 8, 9 and 10 in block II.
Walnut Hill, S625.
Charles Selden's trustee to Mary o.
Swift. TO feet on West side Washington
street, near Wlnder, S264.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
mR. CLARK CALLED TO HAMPTON.
The Murdered Sailor Native of Freder
fcksburg-Work Of the Reaper.


Fredericksburg. Va, Aug. 3.-feY. w.
NJ. Clark, rector Of st. George Episcopal
Church in this city, has received call
from the Episcopal Church at Hampton.
Mr.. Clark has the call under consider
alton lie is very popular here. and 1t is
the general wish of our people that he
shall not accept II.
Charles Leacock of the schooner John
Q. Ferugson, who was killed in Baltimore
last night, was citizen OF TINS pace
and his parents, brothers and sisters now
reside here.
Mr.. BenL Hicks died today at his home
on Hanover Street. after n short Illness
aged thlrty-nine years. He leaves wife
and five children.
Mrs. Calvin Candy. daughter OF the late
Joseph W. Alsop. of this county died
last night In Washington, aged twenty
nine years.
Mr. T.. j. Spindle. a prominent citizen
Of Caroline county, died yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
BONDS WILL SOON BE READY.
The Plates Being Prepared Now-ihe
Financial situation Improves.

The plates from which the 100000 Of
one-veor CITY bonds are To be printed are
being engraved and it Is expected that the
bonds will be ready for delivery by next
Monday. Orders for considerable blocks
OF these new securities have already been
filed. ., ,-.,-,
The Richmond and Danviile Railroad
shops paid of Tuesday IN currency, ana
Yesterday a large amount OF money was
yeceived here for the Chesapeake and Ohio
Hallway. which it is understood Will be
used to meet the pay-rolls.
Mr.. Welch. agent of the Express Com
many. saws that money is still flowing into
tbe city and he is expecting some large
amounts to-day and tomorrow.
The clerks in the revenue office, say that
the sales of stamps is larger than iast
week and that yesterday was fairly good
day. over s. 200 having been taken IN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
AnUndi.pused Test of Merit.

A medicine that has been a household
remedy for over fifty years and used in
that time bv more than 150,000,000 persons
must have great merit. Such medicine
Is found IN Brandreth's Pills. This tact
demonstrates the value of these pills bet
ter than any statement of the proprletors;
Ii will be observed tnat tho dose required
to cure ~ small. One or two pills taken
everv NIGHT for zen or twenty days will
cure dyspepsia. cOstivenoss. rheumatism,
liver complaint, blliousness, or any. dis
ease arising from an impure state OF the
blood.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegetable.
absolutely harmless, and safe to take at
any time.
Sold in every drug and medicine store
either plain or sugar coated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Iron us,, aee,,nr ,s., Night.

Probably the largest gathering OF Iron
Hall members that ever assem- oiled IN this
city net last nIght at Eilett's Hall 10 re-
ceiye the report OF dr. 5. l. Bioomberg.
tue representative from this district 70
the Supreme Sitting. Mr. I'd. A. Stumpf
was elected chairman. and Capsain q. W.
Burr. secretary. The report was very
favorable 10 4 contlDuation 0f the organ
izatlon, and. upon motioh OF Alderman }:
". Carter. II wes unanifnousiy resolved
that eaea branch should Immediately re-
organize and prepare for business;
Upon motion OF air. w. A. u. Cole vote
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Nom maPnnama Dentist.

DIR. Frank Il. Steel. the popular Young
dentist. and for long time the captain of
the Richmond Cycle Club. Is now IN Pan
ema nracticing his profession. He writes
ci"wing letters TO his friends here Of the
success that is greeting him, and seems
charmed with that far-away country anu
ths necnIe there. He has a handsome
of,ice in Cathedral Square. III the very
heart of the city. and 1t is equipped with
All modern improvements ana implements
necessary TO the successful conduct of his
,rofasatop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
POLITICS IN HALIFAX COUNTY.
PopuIists Open tho Campaign-Mai9r
Gaines and Others spsak-Prospet"y'
fSpecall

SouTH Bosroy, Va. Aug. 2s.-Last n,ght
the Populists opened the campaign 10 a nai-
flax. There were over two hundred pres
ent, white and colored, men. women ana
children. The negroes outnuToering Issr nsSse Ses
whites by q large majority; they neks,
music. Ian 10 AIs1 Speeches were made By MAJOR r.
'. Gaines, Of Charlotte J, J; wiIkiRsoT, RrsSi
of Pittsylvania; and Postmaster .. piaon
Stoyall, of South Boston. Maioi ualnes
spoke for nearly two hours. consuming
most of the time in discussing the financiai
SITUATION. He denounced Cleveland ana ana
gold bugs OF Wall street and London sala
thew were responsible for the money
panic, and the only relief, was the free ana ~
unlimited coinage, OF silver ai, at rs.io 10 o.
i6 to 1. He disliked Col. O,ferrali pc
cause he was nothing but an otfice,seeker,
and the candidate Of Cleveland NO men
ton was made OF Kent or Scott,
Notwithstanding that Mr.. A. Is. Ander-
son. tha Populist Nominee for the senate
WAS present, he had nothing to say. IL is
reported that he intends TO decline tao
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Of confidence in the new Supreme Officers
was agreed to unanimously. as also vote
of thanks 10 Representative Bloomberg
for his efficient efforts and services as
such. A large delegation was present from
each Of the eIght branches in the city aud
also from the Manchester branch. and she
10 remove the receiver and restore the
finds 20 the officers of the order, were
numerously signed. The members were
well pleased with the changes made in the
old constitution and laws OF the Order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
The STATE CHAIRMAN SPEAKS.
An Aggressive Canvas to be Made Tor
O'FerralI. Kent and Scott.

ISptCIdI.D
Roanoke. Va, Aug. 3.-EIon j. Taylor
EIyson. Mayor Of Richmond and chair
man Of the state Democratic Committee.
was in the city to-day, and was
called upon by many prominent
citizens. While his mission was nom
political he did not hesitate to say that
he regarded our State ticket as strong;
and that a brilliant victory would crown
the aggressive canvass to be made Tor
O Ferrall, Kent and Scott; and that the
general assembly would be Democratic
by a good majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Virginia Handbook in French.

Scotch Plains, New Jersey, has written
letter 10 Col Thomas Whitehead. Com
missioner of Agriculture, stating that he
has made translation OF such parts OF the
Virginia Handbook as he thought likely
TO interest his friends IN France. and sent
il 10 that country.
The Frenohman says the detailed de-
scription OF Virginia Is enchanting and #
made known cannot fail TO attract good
class of emigrants to the STATE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
pra.n.e,, for the Tannel.

Mr.. G. b. Mason. of Mason, Hoge Il Co.,
the contractors for the Eighth-Street tun-
mel. is in the city. He Is not able to say
when work on the tunnel Will be re-
sumed. He has received letter from MIR.
N. b. Reid, president of the Richmond
and Chesapeake Railway Company, saying
that be will secure the necessary funds to
prosecute the work Is soon ~ the present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

The Soldiers Club will meet tonight in
their new quarters over Lee Camp Hall.
Five prominent officers will address the
meeting, and all military of the city are
invited to attend the gathering. Inc
rooms now occupied by the Soldiers Club
have been beautifully fitted up, and they
will make q pleasant rendezvous Tor the
volunteer lads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Takes His Bride on the Circnit'

AsuzyILLE, n. c., Aug. 23.-Judge Boy
KIN. who was recently married TO MISS
Rogers, of Concord. n. e., has MS o.iue
conrt az Marion, Mcdowell county. The
Farmers of Mcdowell county are cheerful
over the promising outlook as to crops
and are not weighed down by dire tore
bodings in regard to the eject oil the
believe the farmers Of Western Caro-
lima are in better condition to-day than
they have been in years. They have not
much money, but they have plentlful
supply of home-raised meat and oread'
which Is better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Reception to Raleigh Council.

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 23.-The reception
given tonight by the Junior Order United
American Mechanics. OF this city, to their
visiting brethren from Raleigh. was q
most delightful affair The address OF
welcome was delivered by Past Councillir
Frank y. owen, OF Petersburg, who was
responded 10 BY Mr.. George II. Sloss. OF
Raleigh Council. The visitors will leave
tomorrow for Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Monro, ward. Police Commissioners.

The chairman of the Board of Public
Interests, Mr.. Rofe l.. Glover. has called
a meeting of that body for Friday evening
next, at $50 O'Clock, to nominate three
citizens from Monroe Ward from whom
will be chosen police commissioner to
succeed Mr.. j. w. Laube.
The Ioint meeting of the council for the
consideration Of the names to be submitted
will be held next Tuesday night at =
o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
nomination, as he would have to neglect
his private business.

The banks here have stood the "panicky
tines remarkably we'll. They have al
ways had currency, and have had no oc-
casion to use Clearing House Certin-
Gates"
The sales of tobacco are not large. but
oil the sellers are paid in money, which
seems TO please them wonderfully. IL is a
noteworthy fact that while "hard times"
has been the cry throughout the land,
South Boston has improved more rapidly
than ever before Many handsome dwell
ings have been erected, substantial tobac'
co prizeries and elegant brick storehouses
have been built. The streets have been
graded aud paved and If the year has not
been a very prosperous one, 1t mas at
least been q progressive one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Death of Mrs, ". T.. Warren.
Especially

NoUELIIIsT
Farmville, Va, Aug. 23.-Mrs. II. E
Warren died to-day at the Yellow Sulphur
Springs, and her remains were brought
here on the evening train for interment.
This venerable lady's death was not
wholly unexpected, as she had been IN
delicate health for sometime.
Mrs Warren was one OF FamViile $
wealthiest citizens. Her son-in-law' Col
G. NJ. Walker, and his family were WIN
her at the yellow Sulphur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

An old white man. giving his name as
W q Chamberlayne. and claiming 20 be
from Tszewell county. went to the First
Police Station last night and asked to be
allowed 70 remain there during the night.
He saws be walked oil the way from Fau-
ouier. and claims TO be the inventor OF q
machine having perpetual I,otion., He
saws he has acquaintances here and will
seek them out to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Is GOOD advice. but live carefelly is better.
In both cases simmons Lver Regulator
Will help you live best. 1t keeps tne iser
active. the bowels regular. and helps M .niom
Malaria and Rheumatlsm. rhe Regulator
also promotes digestion, and never faiis 70
relieve the most severe cases OF Dyspepsia
Constipation and Blliousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Death Of an Old aowitrer.

Henry Jones, member Of Third CON-
pany of Richmond Howitzers during the
late war. died yesterday st the Retreat
for the Sick. MIR. Jones was q gallant
soldier and served faithfully in the Third
Company to the end. He will be buried
from the Soldiers Home to-day at 4
O'clock. All surviving officers and men,
bers of the battalion are invited to pay
their last tribute OF respect to the memory
of faithful soldier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Cut I'm the Attempt.

Last night o negro youth named Jim
Richardson attempted TO break INTO tho
house OF Mr. Bacigalupo, on Canal street.
He was caught in the act. turEed over TO
The uolIce and taken TO the Second
Police Station, where it was found that
his head was cut, and the ambulance was
sent for. The doctor dressed the, wound
and the prisoner was left III his cell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

In calling attention to our celebrated
Roller-Tray. which IN the most convenient
and strongest trunk made and which II
made in every way superior TO all other
trunks, we beg 10 say that we warrant is
the best and that We will do any necessary
repairs to them free OF charge.
Very respectfully,
II. w. RoUsrREE h BsorHsR.
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
yys,, Pom, sunday Special.

Sunday. August 27th. the Richmond aud
Danville railroad will run special tram
10 West Point, Train will leave the Rich
mond and Danyille depot at $3.50 A: N.
Returning. leave West Point at T.. M.
The train Will stop at all stations. Fare
for round trip, 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
To Cleanse ,h. system

effectually, yet gently. when costive or
bilious, or when the blood Is impure or
sluggish. to permanently cure haoituai
liver to q healthy activity without irri-
tating or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds. Or feyers use syrup OF Figs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
q 90 Richmond to Old Point and Return
suDd.x August 2.th.

Could anything be pleasanter or cheaper than
a fast "A ie 10 Old Point and return Tor sl.OOf
Another last tram Will Leave Chesapeake anu
Richmond 300 r. ~, giving . hours az Old
Point. No stops between Richmond and Old
Point. These trains owing 10 their mo equip
ment ard quick tine, have proved q great plea
sure 10 o ar people. They are pa,ronlzed By our
hest citlZens-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
THE RACES BEGIN TO-DAY.
Declared OF on Account OF Rain fester-
daytime Horses Present.


RaLr1GB, n. c., August 29.-Owing
IN rain the horse owners requested
that the races of the North Carolina
Trotting Horse and Breeders Association
berin tomorrow afternoon instead Of to-
daS. The weather is now clearing and the
track is fine. The horses ere IN excellent
condition and are the finest lot ever gatn-
cred together in North Carolina, and the
races will continue Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
n,y., r,eorsion 20 Jamestown.

Mrs. Gill. the superintendent OF the
Male Orphan Asylum, will give an All aay
excurslon to Jamestown next luesasy,
aud the proceeds of the trip will be gwen
"a the deserving institution wnicn sue
reuresents The steamer ARIEL Will carry
the tourists who desire 20 see the history
snot where the foundations OF Virgins :
e,yilization were laid. and tho trip VIII DO
q most ENJOYABLE one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Cards, Bill-Heads, Statements. Letter
Heads, Note Heads. Circulars. Handbllls
Dodgers, &C., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. Will give you
good work at same prices you pay for IN
ferior work. Send US your orders and wo
will guarantee satisfaction in every par
ticular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
A Timely Rain.

The rain storm yesterday afternoon
seemed TO have been heavier in the East
End than in other parts of the city. In
Rockets there was quite food for the
time being and the water was several
inches over the street-car tracks. Such
rain wss greatly needed in some sections
OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Al Roun1 TrIp. ST.

Excursion to Norfolk and Newport News
Saturday night. August 20, at 10 o'clock.
on the steamer Pocahontas. returning
SUNDAY night. Tickets also good 10 re-
turn the TUESDAY following.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

stringency in the money market I'm;
in renairs ND to date is about $4,000.
Mason, Hoge a. Co. have put in seventy
foIIr feet uf excellent brick arch. Mr..
Mason says the tunnel is IN safe condi-
tion at present, and will remain so. pro-
v,ded II is not left too long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Insurancs companies allow . per cent.
discount on policies on buildings with
Galvanized Iron cornicss. Send for or
'phone Thomas N. kendler and have gal
ysnized iron substituted tor wood. The
discount on policy will pay for il in sshort
while.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
Mashed HIS Hand.

A colored man. employed at the. Ice
house of Mrs. Jane King. had his hand
badly mashed yesterday afternoon. The
ambulance was summoned and the ply
sician in charge found 1t necessary to am
putate two fingers. He was then taken
hnmA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Orders for Printing sent to the
Dispatch Company will be given prompt
attention. and the style Of work and prices
will be sure to please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Gas and Electric-C Chandeliers and
Globes. Now designs and low prices.
JoHS BowERs.
No. 7 Governor street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
For Over Fifty Yesrs

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy
for diarrhma. % cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

LADIES needing tonic or children Who want
building mp shoHld take Brewns Iron biltsrh y
B,lousussa, and Lsser Cunp1aiA1ss noAn ~
bieod rich aud pure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24
On Lower Broadway.
Prouerty Transfers.

New YoRK. Aug 23.-Mr. w. 7. Hutchi-
son. Of Richmond, Va, Is stopping at the
ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-24

Mantels. Crates, and Thing, In various
styles and low prices, at
JoHS BowKRs's. Governor street.