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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Richmond College G. AMI II. Society.

The Richmond College Geographical and
Historical Society was called 10 order by
President BCatWright yesterday afternoon,
and after the reading O! the minutes Of
the la9r meeting the course OF study on
Nirginia's part in the revolution was taken
mp. There were two most interesting and
instructive papers, as follows. THE Viz
ginia BIZ Of Rights" by Il. F.. Loving
and "Nirginia's Part In he Federal CON
stitution.' by G.. +. Hambleton. Both
Of these papers were exceptionally good,
and all whose privilege II was 10 hear
them were abundantly repaid for their
attendance. The President said he thought
the papers showed an amount OF work
and research equal, II not greater, than
that OF any paper before presented 70 the
sd<ety. In speaking Of the study OF Nir-
giuia's par- in the revolution, President
R0atwrlght recommended 10 the study OF
the society Dr. Curry's new book, which
sets forth more fully and correctly than
has ever been done the part aiken by the
South in al the great affairs OF the
nation.
Resolutions Of thanks 20 Hon. Lyon q.
TYLER for his address delivered not long
since were adopted
A cOm;niUe e consisting OF Messrs. }.
T. Johnson. c. T.. Taylor and j. T. Bow
den. was annotated 10 invite Mr.. Wynd-
ham r. Meredith to address the society
on Thomas Jefferson some time after
Christmas. Mr.. Meredith Is an alumnus
If the college and a warm friend OF the
Geographical and Historical Society.
The next meeting Of he society VIII pe
devoted TO the study Of W dShlng on ana
Nnunt Vernon. Mr. II. VI. fugate Is to
read the papers of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
TRAVELLING SOLICITORS.
Justice Johns Court.

MrG. Schnurman appeared as complain
ant in the Police Court yesterday against
Emanuel Shaw. a colored boy. whom he
had sent TO the City Hall to pay his
water and gas bills. After paying the
water bill Shaw receipted the gas bill
himself and kept the amount When his
action was discovered he tried to make
his employer believe that an officer Of
the city had received the money He.
however. failed in his effort. and was
sent on to the grand jury.
Junius Young (colOred) was charged
with stealing s. from the person Of Thos.
Tal!aferro, an aged negro. Being under
the influence OF liquor while I'm court he
was sent 10 the pen and his case post
poned until to-day.
Robert Mitchell was charged with at
tempting an assault on Mrs Bette En-
mons. and aSsaulting and beating her SON.
Adolphus Emmons The former charge
was dismissed. and on the latter he was
fined s. and costs
l.. Ragghenati was reported for keeping
his bar-room open on Sunday. and when
M entered the COURTROOM Yesterday
morning he had a difficulty with Baiiff
Larry Gibbons, which resulted in II
charge against him for disorderly conduct
in the courtroom. lie was fined $3.50
and costs on the latter charge and ne
was fined SO and costs and sent on 10 the
grand jury on the former charge.
Fred. Powell was assessed SO and costs
for assaulting and beating Netty Bibbs.
Eliza Smith. Matte Smith and Buddy
Hickman tall coiored) were fined s. and
costs each for assaulting and beating
The case Of Pat Willis and
jams Loring charged with
stealing two ice-cream freezers.
four pans, one lady's cloak and one
mans coat from Judilita Alleuinalla. was
continued until December 2lst. In the
meantime they were placed under $500
surety each. as suspicious characters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
OPPOSITION AMONG TIE CITIZENS
TOTHE + RAIL SCHEAE.
Reysl Areanum Mseting-Eight Indics-
meats Before tina County Court-Dis-
cussioa of the Annexation Matter.
MANCHESTER BUBEAu RICHMOND TIMES.
ll2i Hull STaEET. BsATTIE BLOCK.

The question OF allowing the electric
company 10 put down rails on its
Hull-st-eet line has provoked considera-
be discussion IN Manchester, and as re-
SUI; petition has been started against
allowing II. and a good many signatures
have already been secured. This paper
vii, be brought to the attention OF the
City Council at its next meeting. The
work OF this sort which has already been
done on Hull street presents nice APP
pearance, and seems entirely unobjec-
tionable but the people seem 10 have some
doubt in their minds as TO whether IL VIII
remain In this condition.
Manchester Council, Royal Arcanum,
held It's regular meeting last night, at
Toneys Hall officers OF the grand lodge
were present and made addresses ex-
pressiye Of the pleasure they felt in the
flourishing condition OF the lodge. After
the completion Of the addresses and the
regular work of the order. refreshments
were served.
In the County Court. before Judge Clop-
ton. Monday eight indictments were
brought in by the grand jury. These
are all small cases. and the court will
probably complete It's labors by tonight
and adjourn for the term.
The question Of annexing Manchester
to Richmond Is still being agitated over
here, and various opinions are expressed
on the subject. Several citizens. who
were approached on the subject, said they
thought that the majority Of the clti-
zens Of Manchester would vote against IL
should It be brought 10 an issue. How
ever. more thorough knowledge II the
subject may change their views which
are founded for the most part upon
sentimentality, as they hate to lose the
name and identity Of Manchester in a
greater Richmond"
There was only one case before the
Mayors Court yesterday, that OF Morris
Stovall and Lucy Jones doth colored),
who were charged with fighting in the
street. Lucy Jones was fined $3.50 and
costs while StcYall was discharged.
Dr. William =. Mathews, OF this city.
has been elected a member OF the board
OF directors Of the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Animals. Of Rich
mcnd.
Rev. J. II. Busby preached at Asbury
chapel last night
Or. W. p. Mathews is improving from
his severe inhisposition.
Miss Mary Bohannon is rapidly improv-
ing from a severe spell Of fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
LIFE On BOARD A WRECK.
IL May be Comfortable Enough Until the
First Stsrm Cones

In calm weather. a man might I've for
some time quite comfortably on an
abandoned wreck at sea, but he would
have an uneasy feeling that the first
storm might knock the hulk 10 pieces.
So he would fly distress signals and Try
10 catch the eye OF some passing skipper.
This world-particularly the civilized
part OF it's full OF people whose situa-
ton is like that OF the abandoned ship.
While the weather is not too change
able and they don't work too hard, they
laugh at the suggestion that they are not
as strong as anybody.
But they stop laughing when the winter
storms come. and toll and exposure and
mental strain conspire to break them
down.
They tell, in n husky uncertain voice.
that they feel chilly, when their neigh
bors declare that the air is not cold
They have aches In the head and limbs,
a cough. and stiffness OF the muscles.
Sometimes they think they are going
to be laid up with rheumatism.
A rigid examination will not disclose
any organic breakdown, but the wise
physician is not puzzled. This is the con-
diuon, he knows. in which a good stimu-
liant will work wonders Of healing. He
will order only Dury's Malt Whiskey.
with the invigorating properties OF which
the whole nation is acquainted
once let the circulation OF the red
life-stream be quickened. and all disease
laden particles will be expelled from
the body, and health will be restored.
The poor wreck becomes sound, sea-
worthy vessel.
Because the utmost care is used in
making IT, Duny's Pure Malt Whiskey
has never fallen below the highest stand
ard OF excellence and medicinal power
1t is friend OF the family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
ARMY or NoErHKRS vIrGINIA.
The Association To Hsld Joint Celebra'
ton MIlh he Momltzer.

The annual meeting Of the Virginia d.
vision of the Association of the Army Of
Northern Virginia at the Theatre to-
morrow night will be a most impressive
and interesting occasion. The Richmond
HoWitzers Association and 90 Howitzers
battery who will participate, with the
Army OF Northern Virginia in the cele-
bration, will occupy the parquette and
all the balance OF the Theatre will be
thrown open to the public.
The programme will consist of music
by the HOwitzer band, prayer by Rev. j.
William Jones. the Introduction of Sena-
tor John W. Daniel by Judge George l..
Christian, president OF the Virginia di-
vision, and the Senator's address on
Early's campaign.
At the close of the address Captain W.
Gordon McCabe will present resolutions
in memory Of General Early. The cleo
ton of officers and other business will
then b. transacted. tn" t1~ouet Of the
two ASSOCIATE ons at Sanger Hall immedi-
atelv after the adjournment from the
Theatre viii be informal in character but
a number Of addresses may he expected.
The banquet committee IS composed Of
Mr. James r. GRAY. chairman. and
Messrs. e. J. Bosher. r. Lorraine and
" H. Tatum.
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VINO MdY bSLL TO THE CITY.
City Attorney Meredith. Opinion Gr.atIy
AEitstes Members of tho CITY ouncii.

The decision rendered recently by the
city Attorney. 10 the effect that under
existing laws members of tho city Coun-
ell. city officials, and employees have no
right to sell % the various departments
OF the municipal government any kind
Of goods either directly or indirectly, has
created quite stir in certain quarters.
The matter has created quite discussion
In several standing committees Of the
city Council AID the views of tho mem
beers are divided on the subject, some Of
them believing that the City Attorney
is wrong in his opinion. and that the
matter should be tested In the courts.
The fact that Mr. Meredith mas de-
cldrcd that even representatives. Of the
Chamber Of Commerce on the Council
committee on James River Improvement
are subject 10 these restrictions. has prov
en- disastrous TO that body. Several
Of its mempers have already resigned, and
others have threatened 10 follow suit.
In order TO prevent further designations,
4 possible, the city Attorney has been in
vitod TO appear before that committee at
its next meeting on the first Wednes-
day in January. and enlighten the mem
bcrs on the provisions Of the law.
The following is the section OF the
code OF Virginia upon which Mr.. Meredith
based his opinion:
Section S23.-Counclmen and other city
OluccIS IoThlNGtu 10 nave interest III,
contract with, or claim against their city
such contract 10 be void: II shall not be
lawful for any member OF $40 Council or
Board of Aldermen, or any other officer or
agent. or any commissioner appointed for
the opening of streets, or any member of
a committee constituted or appointed for
the management. regulation or control Of
corporate property OF any city. TO be
contractor with the said corporation, or
its agents or with subcommittee for
any work or labor ordered TO be done. or
goods wares and merchandise or supplies
OF any kind ordered by the said cor
poratiou. or by such committee. 10 be
purchased, or in any manner. directly or
indirectly, TO be interested in the profits
of any such contract. Every such con-
tract shall be void, and the officer agent
or member Of such committee making
such contract shall forfeit to the Com
monwealth the fun amount stipulated for
thereby No officer of "A city, who alone
or with others is charged with the duty
OF auditing settling or providing by levy
or otherwise for the payment Of claims
against such city shall, by contract d.
rectly or indirectly. become the owner Of.
or interested in, any claim against such
city. Every such contract shall he void,
and il any such claim be paid the amount
paid with interest may be recovered
back by the city within two years after
payment. by action or motion. in the
Circuit. or Corporation or Hastings Court
having jurisdiction over said city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Academy OF Medicine

At the meeting Of che Academy Of Medi-
cine and Surgery, held last night. the sub
jec. for discussion, Injuries Of the
spine" was led by Or. Gordon. The point
brought out was how far a railroad could
be held responsible for an accident which
produced no tangible injury. and vet
might cause various mental maladles. II
was evident that malrgering could be
come very rife in these cases, but that
railroads. should be held liable even
where no actual injury resulted. bur
where nervous after-effects caused by
mental- impression ensued. The medical
treatment was entered into by the Doc
tor He was followed by Drs Hugh lay
lor. j. $. Wexford. Hodges and Parker
Reports of interesting cases were made
bv Dr. Gordon and Mr.. Blair
The annual banquet viii take place
after the election of officers AT the next
meeting which will take place Tuesday,
the 18th lnS'a ant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Powha,nn Club.

\ meeting Of this club was h aiI last last
night and it was the 3Plhhohh ae e' s a pr To
Sn n' n 1na n'y' for Democratic ascendency
and don done = so much good work. should
be kept up. .,e,.d q, ,,.,1ti,.
- a. - liberal contributions to-
wards war; II tn maintenance OF this club b,
c5nei J. Ben -, B'F e9ec GsFe Of G o6aa
H {9S u Joi ISL S" persons win sign, this club
Wi keep 9oG 6st fqF % a42'GS incur ye4T
WIN d cei ,,,,bicb il --.'i not pay.
rT T6e cut yves but little now, and a
full "f settlement win soon be r mad Dies
FOR 1895 will be only mi %u cp Tfs To so ~n9
NV VIII vii nay - in January. 1875, and
wifbcut initiation fee.
The club should have lnittf tiye I'll, hundred
m INV democrats in this city asking them
10 iOln
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

Blake seriously opposed the measure, be-
cause he did not want TO spend ~ cents
for work that could be done for ~ cents.
and because the ordinance, If passed,
would exclude colCrcd labor from TINS
work. while IL was the eoiored men who
gfeauy aided in making white people
rlth.
Alderman Mitchell followed in opposition
to the measure and explained that
continuous attempt had been made 20
break the Colorcd race. The menace OF
an increase Of taxation was stari"s INTO
the face of the citizens OF Richmond. ana
~ IL was put IN effect the residents or
jackson ward would suffer the most
II the price was ra.sed 70 &l.oo day II
would really mean s. a day, Tor the men
would only work half the sine.
Mr. Hardwicke finally offered as an
Amendments chat the different departments
SHAH mon;tly report 20 the CoUnci! the
cost Cs ;he digging Cf trenches under
the provinsious Of the ordinance, and
comparative statement OF the expense OF
similar work under ;he contract system.
4 motion. made by Mr. Turpin, that
members Of the city Democratic Com
mittee. who were present. be heard, was
lost by a vote Of o to 9
Mr. SEead. who advocated concurrence.
thought that the cheapest system was the
day-lahor system. He always had had
Kind feelings for the colOred race: hut he
believed that The government Of this
city should be entirely in the hands Of
the white people for they paid the taxes
OF this city
Mr.. Mann said that II the men would
do "A fair days work he would be willing
10 pay them $50 a day
The amendment offered by Mr. Hard
wickc was lost by q vote Of to &, and the
motion TO concur In the action OF the
Common Council was lost by a vote Of
10 T. The vote stood as follows:
Ayes-Mcssrs. King, MOuntcastle, Noble.
Sncad and Tur9in-j.
Noes Messrs. Allen. Blake, Boykn.
Gay. Hardwicke. Mann. Mitchell. Moore.
Reeve Starke, Vaughan and Whte-12.
MIR. GRAY RESIGNS.
Under the roll-call. Mr.. James r. Gray
rendered his resignation as member Of
tho Board. on motion Of Mr. White the
resignation was laid upon the table until
the next regular meeting
Mr.. Mann offered a resolution appro-
prating 500 to put Chimborazo Park
spring IN proper condition. 1T was referred
10 the Finance Committee.
Alderman Mitchell offered resolution
looking towards the establishment OF
night schools in connection with
the public schools IL was referred 10 the
Committee on schools, and the Board adj
journcd at II o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
The Rot Springs Company.

The stockholders Of the Virginia Hot
s,r Hie 80 company held their annual
, ~. I'M AZ the Office of Decatur Axtell
YESTERDAY. The presidents report show
"a IT, having interest ana all eI-
49, :, arriving surplus. the company
bot,ing bad a successful season.
The following gentlemen were elected
directors FOR the ensuing year:
NJ F. ingalls, W; CORE r. A4 Eieci9nat F. +
- H. Richardson, Hot Springs. Va
warner Moore. H. r. Wickham, Decatur
Nxtau = F. Wexford Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Specia Holiday Tickets
VIA cHEsAPEAKg AND OHIO.

For the Christmas and NewYear hOli-
days the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company Will sell Special Cheap Tickets
TO and from all points reached by their
lines Tickets will be sold on December
22d to 18th. and December 29th to January
list, inclusive, good for return In both
cases until January 81. inclusive.
For colleges and schools, these tickets
will be sold for additional dates. December
18TH TO Zst, inclusive, good for return unil
January 3D., inclusive, upon certificate OF
principal or superintendent. For further
information apply 10 any Chesapeake and
Ohio agent, or address
JOHN y. POTTS.
Division Passenger Agent,
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

The pythian Relief Board will hold It's
annual meeting Thursday night with
Marshall Lodge at Central Hall al s
o'clock Election OF OFFICERS FOR the com
ing year IS among the business TO be
tranSastrd
Section POP. Endowment Rank. X. of r,
held its annual meeting No lday night
at Syracuse Castle Hall and elected the
following officers for 1895: President,
George II Matthews; Vice President.
W. NJ. Evans, Secretary ana Treasurer.
George r. BOWdeu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

on the fourth floor OF the city Hall
a spacious room will be noticed that has
large law library. The Bar Assocla-
fitted il M and now Occupv IT,
They will hold their regular meeting
this afternoon at , o'clock. when,
amongst other things, they will deter
mine the date Of the banquet 10 be given
the new Supreme Court of Appeals.
All the courts as is well known, are
now held I'm the City Hall, and the
Judges. without exception, express them
selves as heartily pleased at having such
a fine library at hand which enables
them 10 dispose of business so much more
rapidly than formerly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
lRrnlY noxS.

The following unruly boys. who con-
gregate on Thirteenth and Marshall
streets. were arrested by Sergeant How
ard. Of the First district Yesterday. on
a warrant sworn out by W. T. Larkin
who charges the boys with having as
saulted aud beaten him. Harry Dicke
Herbert Wilson. James Lumsden. Hugh
Dobbins and AlphCnZo Jenkins. The last
named is charged with threatening to
shoot Larkin with a pistol
The boys viii be before Justice CrutCh-
field in the Police Court to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

~ tho CITY Circuit Court before .rr1"a
Wexford yesterday, in the case Of the
NJ" l.... ,aIO.stt ai.,..U.d- sd 4n, g, all
pauy against J. II. Funnaye. Judgment
was rendered in favor OF the plaintiff
for S66l.S with interest from December
/. 1852
In the case of J. $. Moore & Son
against L. W. Dunkurn and
James X. Allen judgment was
confessed in favor OF plaintiff for $40
with interest from August l. 1894
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

In the Hastings Court, before Judge
S g. witt and jury, the following cases
were disposed of.
Julia johnson. charged with assaultinE
and cuttin" Peter Cary, was sent 20 jail
for ten DAYS
Jennie Ford charged with assaultirg
Mary Jane Ford was sent 10 jail for
fifteen days.
Marinda Price. charged with assauting
Emma Foster, was sent TO Jail for fifteen
days.
Prosser Taylor was sent TO jail Tor
twelve months for assaulting and beating
his sister, Catherine Taylor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Property Trlnsf,r..

Richmond: John r. Powers and wife
TO r. G. Jones and !. II. Derbyshire.
is1-2 feet on the north side Of Thirty
second street northwest corner Grace.
50 800, i. Thompson and Leroy +. Brown
and their wives 10 Il. +. w. Carter, IL 6-l2
feet on the nor ..I, NJ CO. ~. near
ST. Paul street. $500; II. ]. Latina and
wife 10 Annie Boyce, % feet on the south
side Of Leigh street. between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets. $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
The G0Nrrnnr VIII LIE Ereaert.

Major William T.. Smons. commandant
of the Battalion of Artillery and Captain
Hutchinson. OF the HowitZers Battery,
called on Governor O'Ferrall yesterday
and invited him to be present at the an
nual banquet OF the HOwyZers' Associa-
ton and Battery. 10 be held at Sanger
Hall tomorrow evening at $50 O'Clock.
The Governor very kindly agreed 10 be
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

In view Of the fact that the annual re-
union Of the Army Of Northern Virginia
will be held at the Richmond Theatre To-
morrow evening. the lecture Of Judge
Joseph stan. To be given on that
evening IN the big hall Of the Young Men S
Christian Association. has been postponed
The subject Of that lecture will be THE
Romance, the HumOrs. and the Tragic
Scenes OF the Bench and Ear."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
TIE TIMEs-RIc. moND VA WEDNESDAY DECEMBER ~ 1884,

ful power and brightness. He =, narrated IRA
the history OF Israel down ' ~ ~" ., VI
pasan rode over the ashes OF Jerusalem
and the bodies Of IS defenders, His
word picture OF this ep!so was Woader-
fully given. and no less eeautiiai aln e!g-
quent was that OF ;he scene WEIGH foi-
lowed.
Rev. Or. Hoge viii introduce Dr.
Ca,isch TO the audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
"The Wandering Jew 4"

The Milwaukee Journal says Of the
lecture which is 10 be given at the \.
NJ. c. A. Hall tomorrow evening by Dr'
Calisch: ,.r
Rabbi Calisch delivered a most inter
esting lecture last night. he aolu
the story OF the Jew-the Jew OF Oar
ton. and the Jew Of facts-with WONDER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Made Quite a Hit.

The drama. entitled Among the Break
ers." which was given in the Wigwam AZ
Barton Heights last night for the benefit
OF yhe Barton Heights Ere Department
proved a success IN every respect Quite
a large crowd attended the entertainment.
Local talent made up the cast and The
entire performance was executed with an
ease and skin rarely seen In the hands Oh
amateurs. Flattering criticisms We're
heard on all sides and quite a snug sum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Law md EanIIY Court.

In the Law and Equity Court, before
Judge Minor. judgment was given yes
terday for 1882 in the case of Charles
H. Fanear against William r. Ford.
Ida NJ Farley and James NJ. Farley,
her husband. Instituted suit yesterday
against the National Life Maturity In
surance Company for $1,000.