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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

Perry Allen, Storrs D. Anderson, Frederic
Bacon, Frank T. n. Baird, VIM. Ballautyne, jr,
Chas. H. Boyntou, Edward Brsinard, Frank w.
Brown, n. L. Burcheli, Lewis P. Ciephane,
Barnes Compton. j., Howard O. Cook. Vim A.
Domer. Jas. F. Duhamel. John JOY Edison, IT,,
~ b. FaEbsnks, J. N. Ford, n. z. Fngitt, J.
Howard Calf Beale r Howard. D. &. Helphen-
sfine. J. @. Hooe, Thos. Bryan Huyek, Rudolph
Kaufimann, Victor Kaufnsnn, G. n. Keenedy,
Frank II: Loyipg. }: Reed Litseif, A. B. Legare,
I. W, MCCULLOUGH, Frank e. Middleton,
Richardson, Tenney Ross, Henry C. Bothrock,
J: Frank Snyder, Hub T. Smith. 2. G. Stevens,
Chaa @. Tucker, ". g. Teel IT,, Jerome
b Ten Eyck, IT,, W. z. Thomp-
son, Boyd Taylor, 4. Dallas Tucker, w. +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

party and that reserved for the executive COM
mittee are also deliberately decorated. There
are three rooms in the suite. The first is the
ante room. Here one wall is covered entirely
with flowers; the other wall draped with satin,
with floral pieces placed upon it wherever they
give the best effect
The second room is the Presidents room
and IN this the florists have put their finest
flowers. There are banks Of flowers and plants in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04
You Can't Lose

You Can't Lose
Or make 40 mistake by buytng the very best
cigarette ma 10 the market. It's name il the Old
Dominion. Photograph free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

isiuGURAL headaches promptly cured by Bropo.
Se.l<er-trisl bottle l0c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

ArTER night with the boys yoan for Q clear
observation-disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04

To prevent confusion and to facilitate the de-
livery of articles intrusted to the care of the at
tendants the boxes are numbered after the plan
Of the houses in our streets. For instance, the
left hand corner Of the bottom row begins with
the number 1902 The next row begins with 202
next 3o2. and so on. There will be the same
numbers in every section. The tickets will have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
Property Transfers.

Richmond: William Aliens trustees TO
G. W. Russell % feet on south side of
Catherine street between Munford and
Giimer. 500.
f. = BlakGs trustee to 4. J. Redford,
l7la feet on south side OF Louisiana street
near Second. S75
II T. pavis's trustees 10 William Ten
uant. 20 feet on north side OF Duyai street
near St James. S755.
4. l.. Denoon TO II. Breeden. l1'a feet
on south side OF Louisiana street near
Second. $S5
W. creed Davis and wife to SoVhia n.
and Alenia VI puVal. feet on north
side Of Marshall street between smith
.Iohn Hickey's trustees to c. w. Rus
sell % feet on south side OF BOYD street
near Harrison. 500 %,
sally Il Hammers trustees 10 Annie l;
Elau's trustee ~ feet on north Sln@ OF
rjovd avenue between HarVie ana PUN
streets StGO. ,-u, %
f-ct ON east side Of Twenty-fourth street
near -. $3.50 ,,t.,
George 1'aIbotts trustees to Richard
C,D,tr, 2oi. f.,t on north side Of Leigh
sfrcct near LombardS. SLID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
VOTE OF THE STATE.
LESS THAN 10000 VOTES CAST IN
THE RECENT VIRGINIA ELECTION.
For Attorney-Gcne Major scot. Defeated
DIP. Grsveiy by Moro Than 10000
The Prohibition Figures.

1t Is now apparent that not more than
about ns.ooo votes were cast in the recent
election IN Virginia.
The exact figures. with only Russell
and Wise counties 10 be heard from. are
1855. The aggregate vote Of these coun-
Ties in 1859 was $685. but II was probably
less than 5000 In the election Of the 7th.
az there was falling off in all parts OF
the State.
These figures are taken from the re-
turns received at the Capitol Of the vote
cast for Attorney General All Of the
cities have been heard from and All Of
the counties except those referred to
above. The vote has not been tabulated
yet, but representative OF the Dispatch
took the trouble yesterday 20 examine
all OF the certificates sent In. and from
them TO make up the table given below.
The State Canvassing Board. which
meets on the 27th. will pass upon the re-
turns and issue certificates OF election
for Attorney-General and for members
OF the General Assembly. The returns
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
have 90 be transmitted TO the Legisis-
ture, and viii not BE- accessible until they
are canvassed by the two houses in Joint
session.
ATTORNEY GENERALS VOTE.
In the following table the vote for At
torney General In 1889 is given in parallel
columns with that recently cast for the
Democratic and Populist candidates for
the same office:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17

The only case Of any moment in the
Police Court yesterday morning was that
OF Richard Meade. a young white man,
charged with stealing douhle-tarrelti
shotgun, the property OF y. 7. Pollard;
ON motion Of Mr.. s. u. Page, counsel
for the accused. the examination was
postponed until this morning.
The case Of Layinia uolmes tcolore1l,
charged with the larceny 81 2B in money
from the person Of Thomas u. BUrMel u,
was continued until tomorrow. The
woman stated while OF the stand that
Eurwen lost the money, and that she
found il and gave fl 10 MN. She added
that after that BDrwe4l returned TO her
house with an officer and mad her ar
rested. BurWell was fined s. for drunk
enness.
j. A. Bass was sent to the grand jury
for carrying a pistol concealed.
Rosa ID. Archer. "a white woman ana
Bosir Archer. her 17-year-oid son, were
up ON the charge OF Vagrancy. The Wo-
man was also accompanied by three small
children The family was found by Or.
Parker, living In destitute circumstances
near the city Jail in a house also .occu-
piod by negroes. The woman and her
three small children were sent 10 the
almshuuse by the Justice, ana the youth
was committed TO the Laurel reformatoTy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
Tho unsflnrs Cnnri.

Cases were tried In the Hastings Court
yesterday az follows.
John J. flanagan. alias John j. Ben
nett. charged with carrying concealed
wfaDOuS Fined SO
Jack Ghee. charged with stealing $40
from Amos Jones, sent to Jail for thirty
DAYS.
Illiam Taylor charged with stealing
81 - from H. w knack stedt Sent ~
Jail for thirty days.
William r. Scott charged with the
larceny o. a lot - vegetables. the prop
erty Of Philip Marks. Sent to Jail for
fifteen dSys and fined e..
Writ Harris. atlas Charles Dwyer.
charged with stealing "A fruit-basket from
Mrs BENJAMIN Quaries Fined e. and
sent Down for fifteen days
Grant Harris. the little negro who stole
the toilet articles from the showcase of
julius Meyer & Son was sent 10 jail for
fifteen days.
George Winston charged with stealing
coal from the Chesapeake and Onto Rail
way Company. Sent TO jail for hfteen
days
Benjamin Traihoru. charged with cut
ting John Mcdonald DISCHARGED
The case Of X !. Kenny, charged with
burning a lot Of music with intent u de-
fraud the Virginia Fire and Marine lnsu-
rance Company. was postponed unul De-
P CembHF 1th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
THE JAMEs.RVER coNVocATIoN.
This Body Holding Il Splendid Meeting In
Charles City County.

Tho James River Convection met on
Wednesday morning at Wcstover church
in Charles City county. The attendance
is unusually large and the congregations
are good.
The opening service was conducted by
the Rev. l.. X. Mason. Of Richmond. and
the sermon was preached by Rev. Pike
Powers. -. u. A bOunuful luncheon was
provided by the ladies Of the congrega-
tiOn and enjoyed by all present
In the afternoon the Rev. Il. VI. RAN
dolph read the service and tire Rev. r.
l.. Mason preached an admirable sermon.
After the services the C6nVocation met
for the transaction Of business. Or. J.
X Aason was elected temporary chair
man Resolutions were passed expressing
the regrets Of the cOnvOcation at the loss
By removal from the diocese OF Rev. l..
W. Burton. our late efficient and beloved
president. and Rev A. J. Smith. The fol-
lowing permanent officers were elected
Rev. Preston G.. NAH president; Rev.
Martin Johnson, secretary, and Rev. O..
{. .Abbitt. treasurer.
Reports were read from various COM
mittecs. after which the conVOcation adj
iourned to meet at 1880 yesterday morn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
REClMENTAL ASSEMBLY.
A Full Turnout Last Night-Ashby Light
Horse Drill.

The assembly Of the First Virginia
Regiment last night was we'll attended.
At least 250 Of the musketeers took part
i'm the manoeuvres at the aTmory. The
infantrymen were inspected In heavy
marching order by the Commandant,
Colonel Henry c. Jones. After the mill
tary duties OF the evening We're over.
the Colonel presented Sergeant G.. y. VIII
son. OF Company ID. with a beautiful
gold medal Sergeant Wilson had won
the company prizes for three successive
months. and was therefore entitled to "A
duplicate of the medal. as il cannot leave
the company. Hereafter only prlvates
viii be- allowed to compete for the prize.
The regiment has been ordered 10 as
semble at the armory on November 3Jth
at . T. NJ for parade.
While the regiment was drilling up
stairs last night the Ashby Lighthouse
Troop drilled in the lower hall. and the
Hospital Corps We're instructed In the
gun litter drill In their Headquarters.
Everything is working smoothly with the
gallant musketeers, ana recruits have
commenced 10 come in rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17

Danviiie Railroad Company against Dud-
ley. The opinion was delivered by Judge
Fauntieroy The controversy came M
from the Circuit Court OF Cuipeper coun-
~ which tribunal rendered a verdict In
favor Of David Dudley against the COM
pany for $4,000 for injury received by the
plaintiff, freight train conductor In the
employ OF the defendant company. by
being maahed between freIght-cara at
Cuipcper December IL, 1889. After a care
ful review OF the testimony IN the case
the court declares that Dudley was the
victim OF his own negligence In dlsobey-
Ing the rules OF the company. and that
he cannot recover damages. :
OTHER CASES.
Danvillc and Western Railroad va.
Brown. From the Circuit Court OF Henry.
Suit for damages In which plaintiff re-
covered $500. Judgment Of lower court
affirmed, Judge Fauntleroy dissen ..ng.
Chase VS.. Miller, from the Circuit Court
Of Frederick. Action OF lower court in
resembling contract. etc, reversed and
cause remandet TO Circuit Court. where
Fauntleroy and Hinton dissenting
Osborre, trustee, and others VS.. Throck-
morton, from the Circuit Court OF Lou
douR Affirmed-Judge Fauntleroy dissent
Clark against Commonwealth. Further
argued by James p. Harrison, Esq. for
plaintiff in error, and submitted
WEIGH against Commonwealth. Argued
by John Nicely. Esq, FOR plaintiff I'm error,
ana Major II. Taylor Scott for Common
wealth. and submitted.
Benton against Commonwealth. Argued
by Il. r. Garrett. Esq. for plaintiff In
error. and Major r. Taylor Scott for Conn
mOnwcalth.
THE MOFFETT CASE.
Mr.. James L. Harrison. Of Danvile,
counsel for T. !. Clark. who killed Rev
John r. Moffett. concluded his argument
before the court IN behalf Of n new trial
for his client Clark was tried in the
Hastings Court OF Danville last spring.
and a verdict OF five years IN the peni-
Tertiary was the result
Judge W W. MOdctt. brother Of the
deceased preacher. was IN the city, and
heard MIR HaTrison's argument II IL
said that after the case has been finally
disposed Of Judge Mofett Will print a
pamphlet IN vindication Of Rev. John r.
MOffett. In which ne will review the eyi-
dence IN the case explain his brother 8
connection with certain tickets which
were issued IN North DsRville at the last
presidential election, and make such other
explanatory statements as he may deem
necessary 10 cot his brother right before
the pUbliC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
Masonic Temple Association.

At o'clock last evening the stockhold
ers of the Masonic Temple Association
met In annual session in that splendid
structure at the southwest corner oil
Broad and Adams streets. The president
and the secretary and treasurer submitted
their reports. showing the affairs of th'
association to be in very encouraging con
dillon. Afr. b. r. Wexford, Jr., was AGAR
honored with the presidency, and Mr.
William B. Isaacs was selected TO sue
coed himself as secretary and treasured
OF the association. The following Boar
Of Directors was elected; Messrs b. X
Wexford. Jr, w. Il. Tanner. A. II. Court
Bidgood James II. Capers, c. +. Wingo
and Allan Talbot.
After the meeting the gentlemen present
partOok Of an excellent repast, prepared
by Grand Steward Krause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
DEATHS.

LoCKETT.- at the residence Of
her husband. W. $. Lockett. sos north
Sixth street. Thursday. December is. 1898,
at 1915 A. NJ. BESSIE. daughter OF Mrs.
rs. V. Clutter, after an Illness OF nine
months.
Funeral will take place from the late
residence SATURDAY MORNING at IL
O'Clock. Friends and acquaintances OF
the family are respectfully invited to at
tend.
Danville papers please copy.
JACKSON.-Died. November l6. 1888. at
3:5 p. NJ. at the residence OF her father
]. b. Pace. No 100 west Franklin street,
VIOLET PACE JACKSON, wife OF
Right Rev. II. NJ. Jackson.
The arrangements for the funeral will
be announced later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
HEAVY WEATHER AT coeB's ISLAND.
HE Ia Winds and Flood Tide Prevail-Two
Men Drowned Recently.

Private advlces from Cobb's Island state
that they have suffered from heavy
weather there Storms and high tides
this fall have played havoc win TINS
well-known seaside resort.
ON Thursday OF last week, the island
was flooded by high tide. resulting from a
terrible northeastern The water ran under
the Baltimore and Norfolk cottages. and
also Mr. Ashby Jones's cottage and
stood eighteen inches in the yard OF An
drew Doughty The high-water mark
from the sea is now at the fence running
by the Richmond cottage. and the tides
ebb and nOw In the Ice pond OF Mr..
Nathan Cobb.
Recently four. men from Hog Island,
when returning from deep,.sea nshlng' met
with terrible and fatal accident. The
sea was running very high when the small
boat in which they were sailing was
pitched on the crest Of high wave and
two Of the men were drowned. one OF
the bodies was found on Bone Island,
some DAYS after, and the other washed
ashore on Hog Island. Both men were
white and leave large families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
hin Musical Association.

CaDtain Frank W. Cunningham on
Tuesday night succeeded in organizing
his musical association in the East-hna;
over loo members were reported ana
the following officers were ch1sen' v,.o-
President U. S. NJ Valentine; Secretary
4. ]. peasants; Treasurer John W.
Goode. Board Of Governors: The above
and T. J. Craigie, w J. Westwood: -. r.
Fergusson. n. l.. Heckler, G. w. Taylor
iehn n. MAYER. c. Il. McCiuer. and a.
G.. Collins. ~.
Another meeting will be held next Tues
dav evening at s o'clock at Corcoran
Han. when the constitution ana bylaws
will be adopted. and the maj details oil
the. organization arranged. .
IL is probable that the mus'cales VIII
M, given on the Tuesday night following
the first Monday i'm each month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
AnE.eninr Mith picken-.

Tnr irst u the series " monthly enter-
tqinments to be given ~ the Chri5t,an
i--.dnsN.or society OF Centenary Metho-
,Iiet church took place last night IN the
cement Of the ediice. with quite large
crowd in attendance. The ProGrammne. M NJ
tlud,d an Evening WIN Llcne''S' anu
After air. George .. Wilson, the PresiI-
don't hal delivered the address OF We
come and given a brief sketch "a 90 RnS-
ian Eudcavor work. Misses Lutte itoU-
VS. fulle Hudgins, and Florence Law
Ion read selections from, the great I'm, In
rlisb novelist after which choicss, ,i ilu,
steal programme was renlolo" WAN ny and
Irene Bo-sieuN. Hlhir' MARY
M RE members Of the church and Of me ne
society were invited 10 donate ION n,,n ~.
.'r,t.t To- form = ltt,rAry, and qhltt Ht'"
q. 6ands,o11e volumes We're contribute
"a f,r tbis commemorate object.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
MIR. barry Got. a Big Contract.

Mr.. Thomas Barry. one OF the best
known contractors In Richmond. has se-
between Thirty.eighth and Sixty-eighth
streets. New York city. The work In
wolves the expenditure OF 10000. and Mr.:
Barry has to give bond I'm the sum OF
$500 that he will live up. TO his agree
family to the metropolis. which he will
make his future home Mr.. Barry has
been I'm the general. contracting business
in this city for twenty odd years. lie mas
sold out his Richmond business TO Messrs.
John Mcintosh and John ii. Armbrecht.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
,rorroyement. Al the American.

The American Hotel Is to be greatly I'm
modelling the structure Will begin Mon.
day morning, In accordance with plans OF
Messrs. Ruehrmund a. Hunt. the archi-
tects. The principal changes are TO b
offiee-fxtures ceiling. etc, will be pol
Ished hardwood. while the wainscotlng,
floor. and all steps leading therefroul
will be OF marble. A new elevator will
be nut In. and the diningroom will be
On the first floor, extending the entire
width of the building. The old dining
room viii be converted into banquet
hall. There will be new carpets and fur
posed improvements Is about $4,000. The
name OF the hostelsy win be changed "a
Hotel Lexington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
CITY Circuit Court.

,rha to,lovvinq business was transacted
In The CITY Circuit Court YESTERDAY
William Sparrow's executors asai ,a
DashieI & Cobb. Judgment TOT the
NeCIung. Wickham and others against
Charles y. Winston, attachment us
missed. = ,,.,,a,nor, e.
SI pSiS and by r. II. samuels, who sues sues
Ee' against A. l.. Burford q Brotner
and n Il. Minor for $l37, simpson lass
q Co. against w. NJ. Fielding Tor WV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
rao1n,e for the wedding.

.r,,,, 1870 Consisting OF Mr.. and Mrs'
~, ne IDickson Mir. and Mrs. Wright.
w. a. and Mrs Mrs George Mcintosh, Misses
I RI i' Pattie. and Bessie. Taylor ana nu
ntbsrs. OF Norfolk. who left that Guy on u
the beautiful steam yachl .,o1I 10
1I.,-,.d hv MIR Dickson, 10 attend VI
I,',eSes. Trock wedding Wednesday, night.
failed TO reach Richmond IN tine Tor IN,
mutt niptisl event. In fact, the little crs aiI
aid not get into this ha has % ' he fact
, ,S,, come OF the machinery Of the boa'
H. Worfolk party called at the residence
OF Or. c. W +. Brock, father siI on 81 ' ny,
bride, yesterday ai! ..senseso today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
Concert at the Y. VI. c. 4.

The entertainment al the Young Men Men :
,-brae,,an Association under the auspiI -
80 canitol citv Lodge. No. iol ]. O. g. r r.
lat night was gratifying su o,s ,,Sc an nj
audience was large ana apprS e'.lr,i detail
i !iN,, ON,tiler's negro "reminiscences were
oihS ,au'.hable and entertaining. and ne
was rscPsnt Of loud and prolonged long WITH 9R
plauSe. o. rsss and expression that beau.
,jS'I melody. "The Idol of My Heart,
NV Richard stahl. The old Do", mn,nl
Symphony club. the POLK Miller GUN n
tete' anu otnment acquitted themselves
ssnnlherSi5i I and incurred the everlasting
h fIir.,i,,,ds of the Odd-Fellows of Capitol
CITY Lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
--Ilo4. aa4 le4,2loI les, s5I 7s.43o
REHABILITATION.

Scott's majority over Gravely..... 49'olZ
over Gravely and Hegiey.........' 1913
The unofficial returns printed by the
Dispatch a few days ago gave the Demo
Gratis 400 majority in Russell, and 25l IN
scott If these figures are accurate Ma
ior SCOTS plurality is 504B
The vote for Attorney in 1872
was 2S915O or about go larger than
that OF last Tuesday week.
The Prohibition vote returned aggre-
Gates 6.sS4. Some twenty-five or more
counties failed TO report any at all II
they were cast. Augusta headed the list,
with 1.26 and the other counties ana
cities run from one up 10 ZIG. Eleven
counties and four cities gave over lD
eafh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
pc,,sa,es to a Farmers Congress.

Governor Mckinney yesterday received
a communication from Mr.. Is. f. Clayton.
secretary OF the Farmers Congress, re-
ouesting him 10 appoint two delegates
and two alternates To represent the state
of Virginia at the meeting OF that poly
I'm Savannah. December l2-i5. iSsS Inc
Whit head Commissioners OF Agriculture
i'm order that he may make nominations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
Ja,nes-rsiv.r Improvement.

r.bere was a meeting OF the COMMITTEE
on Improvement. Of Jsmes River , az .,
- lis Tor work In the harbor we're np'
proved -, ID Ianderlxis.
who was several n nsgh.,sS s aso mad Madison
, ,.,.H oe read and accepted. The matter
" ~ala.tpn@ a successor 20 Mr.. lnnderklil
was postponed until Monday Afternoon ,ne q;
$40 O'clock. when the committee WIN "'se'
no in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
se,l,uv of OIeornargarine.

Dr Opnenhimer. President OF the Boafo
az Heaitb. told a Dispatch reporter yes.
serday that no complaint had bern 'n ,..,.
70 him that merchants or olne.s \,
selling oleomsrgaxine and buttsrihs ~
the ely a. butter, bur that he would ~
once irfvestixate the report thai this wal
belag done. He assured the news.
gafheset that he would see that shaise'
Mere preferred against those found Sio'
iafing tks laws In this respect