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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
FROM WASHINGTON.
THOSE WHO WILL ATTEND THE rREoE-
RIcKseURc CEREMONIES TO-DAY
The President and Several Members Of the
Cabinet tn he os the Party
Other Notes

WASHINGTON, May s.-tSpeciai)--Thc
House will be In session tomorrow. and
that will prevent many members from
going to Fredericksburs, who otherwise
would have been present at the unveil-
ing ceremonies Of the Mary Washington
Monument. Representative Jones did not
make his proposed motion. After con-
ference with Speaker Crisp and some of
the other Democratic leaders. was
found that the sentiment was against ad-
journment. There is 50 much important
business to be disposed Of that IL was
decided best that the House should not
lose even one day.
The President and six members OF MS
Cabinet will attend the ceremonies. The
Cabinet officers who will go are Secre-
taries Gresham. Morton. Carlisle, lamont
and Bissell. Mrs. Carlisle. Mrs. Gresham.
Mrs. Lamont, and Mrs. Bisseli will ac-
company their husbands. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thurber will also be OF the party.
The vice-Presdent and Mrs. stevenson,
and Justice and Mrs Harlan left this eve
ming for Fredericksburg.
Congressman Jones and Meredith. OF the
Virginia delegation, also left this evening.
Senator Daniel Is one of the orators,
and, of course. ne will be there
One or two other members OF the Nir-
ginla delegation want TO attend. but the
failure OF the House 10 adjourn has caused
a hesitation In their minds.
A POPULIST POO-BAH.
Mr.. Marion Butler Of Wayne county,
- ho (spttcn Qlan
grand lecturer OF the Alliance, and Popu-
list candidate for the United States Sem
ate, is in the city. 1t is understood that
his special object in visiting Washington
is to appear before the House Post-Office
Committee to advocate the government
control OF telegraph lines. Mr.. Butler 3
presence in the city causes considerable
talk among the Populists here. They
seem to think he will have fair chance
OF succeeding Senator Ransom. but their
claims are rdiculed by the North Carolina
Democrats.
Messrs. f.. c. Beddng6eld. Of Raleigh,
and John NJ. Wilson, or Morganton, rail-
road commissioners OF North Carolina.
are here attending the meeting OF the
railroad commissioners of the United
States.
Ex-Speaker Cardwell arrived in the city
this afternoon.
Representative Edmunds, who Is not
well, is absent by leave OF the
House, and will remain for several days
longer at his home in Halifax county.
Virginia arrivals: W. X. Harwood, ~.
T. Ball w. II. Burrows, Mrs. W. ;. Bur-
rows. Richmond; James " Brooke. War
renton: William 4. Townes. Danvilie,
Consul General OF the United States at
Rio de Janeiro; j. II. Flnks. Criglersville.
North Carolina arrivals: +. +. l.. Bon
ney and wife. Charlotte; l.. B. Wheeler.
lexington; George H. Smathers, Waynes-
VILE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
A COnsoling Reflection.

With next week the "Sights and Scenes
OF the World'' series will be completed.
Those who have not availed themselves
OF the opportunity can get all tho back
numbers by paying ten cents per number.
However, We are sure our readers will
sadly miss the weekly pleasure that has
been offered by these scenes. There n.
nevertheless. n consolation In the re.'
Election that you can still procure work
equal. II not superior. 10 those W ar,
about completing In Famous Paintings
OF the World" These folios must b.
seen to be appreciated. Cali at the Dis
patch office and examine them. If you
wish Famous Paintings OF the World"
cut out three round coupons, and send
or bring. with ten cents. to the ofilca
of the Richmond Dispatch Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
TRUCKING INTEREST.
THE PENINSULA FILLING UP WITH A
GOOD GLASS OF SETTLERS.
A Aess Impossans Factor in Bsiidisg W
and Developing Newport
News,
NEWPORT NEWS. Nav +, ia.

-
II II rather singular thing that tho
Industrial writer's In summing up tho fac.
tors that combine to assure the greatness
Of Newport News. lose sight. In the main.
OF one very important consideration. They
lose sight OF . factor which, taken I'm
connection with the others, is gotng TO DO
as much as anything else In building
up Newport News. increasing values here.
and inducing population. II is A fact
that no section OF Virginia is filling ,,n
faster than the Peninsula with A. deslrabis
class OF settlers. This inflow 10 going ON
quietly. but steadily. 1t is also A fact
that the lands OF this section are un.
surpassed for trucking purposes.
THE NATURAL MARKET.
Newport NEWS Is tho natural and
the necessary market and shipping
point for the produce OF the cir
cumtacent country, and Il can be-
readily appreciated that tho aggregate Of
this interest Il destined 10 prove an Inn.
mense Item In pushing Newport News
forward. 1t must Increase the local tom
mage OF the Chesapeake ani Ohio, In.
crease corrspondingly. the coastwlss
steamship trade. give great impulse TO tho
retail trade. and last. but not least, In
sure cheap living.
This latter advantage is volume In
itself. for the sequence OF tho condition
is permanent home-owning population,
The superficial observer may ask wha,
are truck patches compared With tho
great railroad interest. the wharves. aud
docks. the magnificent ship-ysrd. with ns
great force OF workmen. and tho fact
that the port Is freq from leo tho y,ar
round. yet north OF the epidemic-fcycr
line. They are a great deal In tho mat.
ter Of accentuating all those advantages
Just I'm proportion as the population of
a city can. so to speak, live on It's en-
vironments. II can accumulate money 10
invest In homes and thus maintain tho
value OF realty. II tho writer's have no,
dwelt upon these considerations the invest.
ors have not left them out OF their cacula.
tions. They know that tho development
OF this industry is "A potent an inf,uenc..
i'm impartihg security to the stocks of
Newport News investment companics. and
In rendering the enhancement of value
OF building lots a certainty. as Is the de-
velopmeEt OF any other industry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10

chartered by the Blucs. the Blues Asso-
citation. and their war veterans. The
rest Of the train will be occupied by the
Richmond Howitzers. Companies and +,
the drum-corps of the First Regiment,
and a detail from the Hospital Corps. all
under command OF Captain George Wayne
Anderson.
The Howitzers, who are to fire salutes
on the arrival and departure OF the Presi-
dent. on the arrival OF the Governor and
upon the conclusion OF the exercises. sent
their guns up last night. The detail en-
braces Sergeant II. A. Williams. Corpo-
rails w. NJ. Myers. IL. q. Whittet. j. u.
Po'ndexter. Privates ". w. Lear. w. T.
Boiling T. NJ. Brennan. A. l.. Richard
son. W. II. Mason ]. T.. Etchison. Jr.. J.
e. Booker, and a. q. Woi than. The
Howitzcrs will return on the O'Clock
train tonight. and the Blues with the
Governor. leaving Fredericksburg, at mid
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10

up on the charge Of having BOARDED =,
east-bound Baltimore ana Ohio frelgns
train and practically taken possssion OF
II.
Later.-In the Police Court the men
were sentenced to twenty days imprison'
ment in the county. jail.
CHIvINGTON. COL. May s.--The San.
ders Industrial army, which started out
OF Pueblo last night on q stolen Missouri
Pacific train. came to Q sudden halt four
miles west Of this city this afternoon, l26
miles nearer Washington than they were
last night. After building tracks around
two distractions which the railroad ON
Gals had thrown In their way. the In.
dustrtals came upon one In = deep cut
which could not be moved, nor could
track be constructed around II. The men
therefore gave up the struggle. abandoned
their train. and struggled Into Chivinston
about dark
Commander Dauphin. Of the Common
veal. boarded. a Northern Pacific train
for the East Tonight with the intention
OF skipping out with the army's FUNDS.
amounting to $50. First-Lieutenant Car
roll saw Dauphin get on the train, and
erasped the commander and dragged MIN
hack
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Pleasant Ride Down the River.

Through the courtesy OF the Virginia
Navigation Company party or some
fifty or sixty minister's Sunday school
superintendent, and others were given a
delightful littls trip down the river yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Irwin Weisiger.
superintendent OF the line: Mr.. Gentry.
and others saw that the company's guests
were made comfortable and TO enjoy
themselves. The trip was made on the
Ariel, which has recently been put in
beautiful condition, and extended as far
as Warwick Park. There We're number
OF ladies and children on board. Rev.
Messrs. Fair, Wright, Ray. Wilson,
Christian. and Moore. and Msssrs: John
X: West, r.; Wexford John Morton
w. II. Dibrell $. &. Weisiger j. l.. Hin,
VI. j. Kimbrough, c. Il. West. Charles
t. Brauer. Grayson Walden, G. r.. Walters
A. IL. Fitzgerald. and Daniel J. Weisiger
were among the guests. Good cigars ana
light refreshments added to the pleasure
OF the ride. On the way back a meeting
was held and resolutions OF thanks to the
company and its courteous officers were
adODted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
THEIR AUSTERLITZ.
CAPTAIN VESTS LADS cLoRIoUsLy
DEFEAT THE MoUNTAINEERS.


STAuNTON. VA. May 9.-(Special.)-
After receiving Mondays Waterloo and
Tuesdays Waterlooiu. Richmond got to-
gether this afternoon and gave Staunton
an Austerlitz. The game was not up
to the standard on either side. Ewig. In
the box for Staunton, was an easy mark
for Captain Vests gory-garbed lads. and
they had glorious time with the pitcher,
as the score shows. In the seventh inning
Napier got the ball over the fence. making
home run. Grim, Of Ironton, was be-
hind the bat on time for Richmond, and
caught fine game. Blankenship let
down In the ninth, and Captain Zeigler,
getting his men together. got four runs
In this last inning. Zeigler made three
OF Staunton's six runs. Setley has been
released by Staunton. and Richmond Is
after him. Score:
Richmond ..................0 0 3 0 0 4 %
StauntOn ...................0 o 0 0 90 0 l-6
Base-hits: Richmond-ll singles. 8 dou-
bles, and a home run: errors. 10. Staun-
ton-9 singles, two-baggers; errors. l.
Time. hours: attendance, 800. Umpire,
Mr.. Gilpin Wilson.
Big Lickers Lick Again.
ROANOKE, VA. May 9-Roanoke took
another game from Petersburg this af-
ternoon in a well-played contest The
home team had NeYins in the box, and
only i've hits were made off his delivery.
Score:
Roanokes .........0212O 1x-1O s |
Pster sburgs .0 OO2O O00-3 5 II
batteries: Nevins and Kirby; Leach and
kicfer
Hill Citizens Made Weary.
.LYNCHBURG. VA, May 9.-Good bat
ting by Norfolk and rotten fielding by
Lynfhpurg tod the story to-day. The
home team was not shut out, as il was
on 2 Tuesday. but was beaten badly
enough to bring great feeling OF weari-
ness over its shouters and hackers.
Lynchburg .......0 0 3203 0-10 ~ :
Norfolk ...........4 0012 'LlS -
Batteries: Lipp and Webster; kissnger,
Collffower, and Hodges
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Excursion to Washington, Saturday Night,
May 18th, for whit Monday.
For Whit Monday train leaves Eiba
at 1890 p. NJ Two days. Round trip.
$50. CLASH, THOMPSON CO.

Messrs. Haight g. Freese. bankers and
brokers, Of No. 50 Broadway. New York
city. have recently issued "New Guide
to Investors" containing complete tables
showing the highest and lowest market
prices Of leading railroad stocks and
bonds on the New York Stock Exchange
for the past ten years. This work also
contains a description OF these securities.
statements OF the income and charges
against income of leading railroads for
the past feur years. and tables OF nuc-
tuations In prices for many weeks back
in grain and cotton. with vast amount
Of valuable information 10 investors and
speculators In stocks. grain. and cotton
This work viii be sent to intending ops
rators without charge. upon application
TO MsssrA Haight = Erssss. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Petersburg Items.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 9.-fSpecinl.)
Right Rev. Bishop Randolph. Of this Eps'
copal diocese. will visit our city the last
of this week. and on Sunday will preach
twice. In the afternoon OF that day ne
will administer the rite OF confirmation
to candidates from all the churches al
Grace church. and at night he will de-
liver a special sermon on missions at st.
Pauls church. Rev. Hartley Carmichael
OF Richmond, is also expected to be here
on Sunday night.
The arrest at Emporia OF Mr.. p. r.
Farley. the postmaster, on very serious
charges. has caused a great deal OF COM
ment here, where he =, widely known.
He is a native of Petersburg. There are
rumors ahoat of more serious allegations
than that Of arson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
West Virginia Coal Men VIII Not Go.

". VA, May 9.-tSpecial.)-Th State
Coal Exchange met here IN an
nual session to-day. Among the
coal men present are II. w. Moore.
Montgomery; w. B. Stevens. Peerless; ).
c. Morrison and T. +. Embleton. Bel
mont; z. #. Kreiger, Pesl; A: NJ. Wool
bridge, Bacland: B. B. Wright, Quinni-
mont; J. d. Harris. Monarch: A. G. Dun
can, Cedar Grove; H.: +. Stevens. Acme;
f. l.. Garrison, Coalburgh; j. n. Arm
strong, Point Pleasant and many others
The exchange adopted this resolution
without a dissenting voice:
Whereas an effort Is being made TO
hold a convention of operators and miners
in the city Of Cleveland, o.. on the 18th
day OF May, 1894.
Resolved. That the sense OF the West
Virginia Coal Exchange is that no ope-
rator from this State should attend such
convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
ZIMME RMAN MAY SELL OUT.
Mr. Louis Belts Negotiating for the Pur
chuse of His Hotel.

II was rumorcd late last night that Mr..
Louis Belts had purchased the stock and
goodwill Of Mr.. William II. thinner
mann, proprietor of the European Hotel
next to the Richmond Theatre, and would
at once assume control of the business.
A dispatch reporter saw both parties
To- the ALLEGED sale after midnight and both
DEM q that any bargain had been effect
ed. Mr. Belts stated, however. that he
had made overtures TO Mr.. zimmerman
for the purchase of the place. and that
the latter was now considering his of r.
From what could be learned, Il is
thought that the deal will be consum-
mated within the next day or 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
c.r..,n r,o. D,J Not Object.

Mr.. James c. Smith roceIved a letter
from Captain Charles II. Epps yesterday
morning saying that the report that he
lowed to inspect the poll-books was erro-
neous. All that ne wished. the Sergeant
said, was TO be represented at the ex-
animation TO be made, as he did not
conducted.
MIR. Smith forwarded this letter to
Chairman Patteson. and asked II he would
be permitted to continue his inspection OF
that this privilege would have to be ex-
tendad by the City Committee, as some
members had expressed objection; Late
In the afternoon no request nan been
made for the committee TO b9 called. 1t
Is understood that so far as Mr. Smith
has gone in his examination he has failed
to find any irregularities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
An Offer to subscribers.

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1t Is handsome volume. well worth
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THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10

General attention is being attracted to
the last exhibition Of enterprise In the
advertising line-namely. the publication
OF s0c-page, illustrated manual for In
yestors by Haight &: Freese. bankers
and brokers. IS Broadway. New York.
This work Is considered the best authority
for statistical and general information In
stocks and bonds gotten out this year.
and as II will be mailed free Of charge
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and reliable guide for Investors and opera
tors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
THE FIGURE IN POSITION.
Infantryman Hois,ed to the Top OF the
Iibby- Hill Shaft,

The bronze figure of Confederate in
fantryhhan, made 10 adorn the shaft Of
granite on Libby Hill. now rests in its
proper position.
About day and a half was spent in
holstng the casting. and during the most
OF this time a large number OF persons
with ssed the raising process. Al pre-
ciSely i:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
Contractor Netherwood saw the figure
placed upon the column, and there arose
a cheer from the assembled crowd.
To all appearances the Confederate Sol
diers' and Sailors monument Is now COM
plete and ready for the coming OF May
30th. when IL Will be unveiled with grand
and imposing ceremonies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Country Homes for Summer Boarder. anse
M1aunIaI.. IL

The Chesapeake and ohio Railway
Company has issued a folder containing
a list of country homes FOR summer
boarders." along its line. quoting terms
ranging from si5 10 $50 per month. and
also has pamphlets OF fhe various noun.
tain resorts. which can be obtained at tho
Chesapeake and Ohio railway passenger OF.
flee, No. 500 east Main street. or nc Rich
mand transfer office No. DOl east Maln
street. Call and get one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
dangerous PrenlTaiinns

Allcock's Porous Plaster is composed OF
purely vegetable ingredients. and is abso-
lutely harmless. IL assists nature In her
own efforts to heal and invigorate, and
imparts strength tn the whole system.
Many preparations contain strong chem
zeal and mineral substances which pro-
duce an injurious effect. not only upon
the skin, but upon the whole system. al
though at first they seem very beneficial.
on account of their powerful action and
temporary effect upon the surface.
When purchasing "A plaster 90 not only
ask for Allcock's. but make sure that you
get 1t.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegetable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
COLONEL M'MAHON DEAD.
This WelI-Kuown Business Man Passes
Away In New York.

Colonel Thomas Mcmahon, president of
the Virginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company. of this city, died yesterday af-
ternoon In New York, whittier he had
gone about two weeks since for treatment
for Bright's disease.
Colonel Mcmahon came TO Richmond
from Greensboro. y. c.. about seven years
ago. and organized the wheel company.
Since that time he had closely identified
himself with Richmonds commercial in
terests. and was held in high esteem by
all who knew him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
The Howitxers' Enc.npment.

Mr. D. w. Pratt, the new lessee of the
yesterday, having come up to see about
arranging for the Howitzers to have
their encampment at that resort this
summer. He ATTENDED the meeting OF the
battery Tuesday night and submitted
quite a liberal proposition. which will be
considered hereafter. 1t IS proposed that
the encampment be between the 18th and
Dist of July
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
The seyenth-street Meeting.

The revlvai-meetings at Seventh-Street
Christian church began last night. and
will continue for ten days, and probably
longer. There was a very large congre-
CATION present, and IL seems asif the lee
ture-room viii have to be abandoned for
the main audi ience-rooui.. Rev. a. X
Moore Is dor the preaching. and while
he took no text last night his remarks
on How 10 Help the Meeting were emil
nently practical and interesting. The SER
vices continue only from TIL each
niPhf-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10

horse attached to wagon loaded
with lumber took fright at the corner OF
Thirteenth and Cary streets yesterday
morning and dashed down the street. The
driver jumped from the wagon as soon
as he found the animal had become I'M
manageable. The horse continued run
ming until II reached Fifteenth street,
where 1t was stopped, no damage other
than the scattering of the lumber having
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Newa of the Courts.

In the Chancery Court yesterday Alma
l.. Saunders qualified as administrator or
the estate of Thomas NJ. Saunders, de-
ceased, and William Reinheim as admin
istrator Of Clara Bear.
Judge Minor, of the Law and Equity
Court, yesterday granted an injunction In
the case of +. c. Edwards against Fox
* Rider and others.
Suit was Instituted in this tribunal yes
terday by Isaac Law2on against John Will
son for slander. Damages claimed are
5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
The I,eciment and OakwOOd.

The First Regiment will participate In
the Oakwood memorial services to-day.
Ii Is urged that the businessmen having
members Of the regiment in their employ
will let them off. as there viii only be
four companies in the city this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Low Rates TO FrederIcksburg, May lOh.

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company will sell round
trip tickets to Fredericksburg at $.95
for the Mary Washington monument un-
yelling. May 10th. Military companies In
uniform. In bodies Of twenty-five or more.
will be charged only one cent per mile
travelled per capita Tickets will be on
sale May 9th and 10th. good until May
II, 1894. G.. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10

Finding that our Increasing bedding AMI
upholsterng business requires all OF our
space and time. Will sell at once. at ac-
tual cost. pretty line ~ fancy rocking
and office chairs and baby carri1ges-
bought for spot cash; discounts on: neyer
so cheap before. Goods just received.
Howell a. Shaw Co.. 10i east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
VICE PRESIDENT ARRIVES.
Also senator Daniel and Justice Harlan
Presentation of Colors to Sons of L. Vets.

Presentation Of tOlOrs 10 SONS oi Y. Ntts'
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May O.
C,.. lJ-Ncc-Prcsident Stevenson. Mr..
i. Harlan. and Senator Daniel ar
rgll Dor. from Washington tonight. The
NHr rl il,ut held reception at the
..,.r ~ Dr. Chewing. and was ten
c.'.- a serenade 10y the Fredericksburg
i. Aluant-General Anderson and
i..a.. J9 Lane Stern came up on the
l'. 'riu from Richmond. Upon the ar
ttl of th- President tomorrow morn
", -.- h.witzcrs VIII fire "A presidential
t..,..
i.r.rt, on Scotts Island a delegation
q Grand Army men on behalf OF the
se.-,a Dt Washington presented to Il. s.
''rE Camp, sons Of Confederate Vete-
'-. stands of Virginia and national
'ia senator Little. for the camp.
graceful speech of acceptance.
.ae Council chamber has been turned
or 20 the visiting press. and every
'.A made for their comfort. To-
'-.s estimate is that there viii be
'.' strangers in the city tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-10
Want the Seminary on the North Side.

The Northside Land Company has made
a tender to the Board Of Trustees OF the
Union Theological Seminary. at Hamp-
den-Sydney. OF sit either at Highland
Park or Chestnut Hill for the location
of the seminary. should they see MT to
remove to Richmond. The board have
the proposition under advisement.