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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
FOR THE CONDUIT ORDNANCE.
Work of the Street Committee Last
Night-RaiIyyay Chances

An adjourned session of the Committee
on Streets was held last night
to consider the ordinance providing
for an extension of the Clay
street car line from the corner of
Harrison and Broad streets 10 the Expo
sition- Grounds, and for the extension of
the Main-street line through Meadow
street to the same point
Captain Andrew PiZzini, Jr., stated that
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society desired 10 have these extensions
made. and that his company was prepared
to finish the work before the opening of
the next exposition, in event the privileges
should be granted. He added also. that
passengers would then be carried from
any point on his line to the Exposition
Grounds for cents. 1t was stated by
Mr.. Hardaway that the residents of the
western portion of the city favored the
proposed extension. After some discus
sion the ordinance was laid on the table
until more seasonable time.
TEN-MINUTE SCHEDULE.
The next measure taken up was reso-
luton providing that the cars of the
branch line running from the corner
OF Beech and Main streets. south on the
former TO the New reservoir, observe
ten-minute schedule. Mr. Blanks. the au-
thor of the resolution, explained the con-
dition OF affairs, and finally agreed TO
the suggestion of the City Attorney. that
the City Engineer enter into correspond
ence with the railroad authorities 10
ascertain what improvement they are
willing TO make In the car service. This
was ordered 10 be done.
The City Engineer was authorized TO
enter into contract with Mr.. Cole for
the removal OF the house of DR.. Carter
In Lee District. at his bid of 500.
1t was decided that certain repairs
be made. when funds are available. 10
the bridge on Morrison street over
Shockoe creek
THE RAILWAY TRACKS.
A long discussion ensued 10 the
condition OF the railroad tracks in va
rious sections OF the city. and II was
finally decided that II the necessary re-
pairs on Broad. Main, Lester, Seven
teenth, and west Leigh street have not
been made by August LIST next the City
Engineer be directed TO proceed against
the railroad company. according TO the
provisions OF the existing ordinances.
The committee then took up the con-
sideration OF the ordinances concerning
the introduction of underground conduits
for telegraph and telephone wires In GER
tain sections OF this city. and finally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
NORTHSTATE BUDGET
THE ARLINGTON COMMITTEES
FARCE ABOUT At An END.
The Witnesses Get Their Pay, How.
cxer-Morc Supposed Incendiarfes
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Taxes create
Parliamentary Friction.

RALEIGH, y. c., June p--tSpecial)--
The great farce known as the Arlington
Committee" appears TO have come 10 an
end to-day. SO said State-Treasurer
Worth. and he added: II hope and trust
| will never see or hear OF that commit
tee again" The eight witnesses who were
summoned and have been here severai
days, but who were never examined, were
to-day paid NA. Treasurer Worth tells
me tina. Phillips and Bryan, OF the COM
mittee will not come here. The chairman
OF the committee. Campbell, is yet here.
He is abhorred by the Fusionists
II is the talk here that fusion OF the
Populsts and Republicans is at an end.
There are plenty OF signs to indicate this.
Another of the incendiarics was ar
rested at Kinston yesterday, so four are
now in jail there. Other arrests ars to
follow. There are seven or eight more
suspects. Against some Of these there Is
evidence The insurance companies have
shown great zeal in pushing this matter
and so have the town and county au-
thorities. The rewards offered aggregate
over 5000.
ONEROCS TAXES.
The collection OF the new and very
onerous taxes imposed by the last Legis-
lature is causing a. great deal OF feeling.
one of the taxes is 81 for each room In
hotel or boarding house in which there Is
a bed.
The present steward, Major John b.
Grimes, OF the Institution for the Blind.
goes cut OF Office In September, after six
49, oh N m
the trustees says he does not know who
will b. the next steward. Major Grimes
has performed his duties admirably. He
is a brother Of the late General Bryan
Grimes.
Revenue Collector Simmons tells me no
more brandy deputies will be appointed
In this district, though the number now
is not up TO the average. The store
keepers and gaugers will be required to
also perform the duties OF brandy depu-
ties
Governor Carr left to-day for Green's
boro' TO attend the commencement at the
Colored Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege
PARTY FRICTION.
There Is a good deal of friction. more
or less concealed. between the ofiice-hold-
ing Democrats and the rank and file OF
the party in this State. the latter saying
that the ofiice-holders are goid-buSs
The United States marshal OF this dis
trict will be delighted wher July lst ar
rives, and he receives funds with which
to liquidate the remainder OF the heavy
bills growing out of the late term OF the
Federal Court here
The work OF collecting funds 10 pay for
A gift to the cruiser Raleigh progresses
very slowly. indeed.
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Tucl&er-isauchc.
DEATHS IN sTNINTON.
Mr.. william II. II. Lynn and Mrs.
John T.. Hartman.

John T.. Hartman.
STAUNTON, VA, June l9.-lSpecal)-
William Henry Harrison Lynn, a proml-
nent citizen of Staunton. a leading Mason,
a staunch Democrat, and an earnest Epis-
copalian. died here to-day, after linger-
ing illness: aged 30 years. Mr.. Lynn was
born in Waynesboro'. Va. and was gradd-
ated from the University of Virginia. In
his carly youth. while teaching school In
Mississippi. ne met President Jefferson
Davis. and later Mr.. Davis made him
a collector of taxes for the Coniederacy.
Mr.. Lynn came back 10 Virginia during
the war, and with vigorous pen edited the
stanton Vindic1tor, which he sold In
1872 to H. c. Tinsley. formerly of the
Richmond Dispatch.
MASONIC POSITION.
The deceased was Past Grand High
Priest of the Grand Chapter OF virginia,
and also Past Grand Commander OF
Knights Templar Of Virginia. The Ma
sons. knights Templar and Royal Area
mum orders will attend the funeral In
body tomorrow at go p II.
MRS. JOHN T. HARTMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Hennie Cushing Hartman. aged 30,
wife of John T. Hartman. and daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs f.. NJ. Gushing. died to-
day. Mrs. Hartman was most estimaole
lady. and her death casts gloom over
a vide circle of friends. Her husband ana
two children survive her. The funeral
will take place from Trinity church to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20

The Law and Equity Court yesterday
heard the case OF Lichtenburg Sons,
Of Detroit. Mich. against John Wesley.
J. Garland Pollard represented I-ichten-
burg and l.. o. Wcndenburg the defend
ant. The dispute arose over the shipment
Of a car OF cabbage by the defendants to
the plaintiffs at Detroit. The cabbage
decayed en- route ard the jury decided
that the loss must fall on Wesley. and
rendered verdict against him for s296.4o.
George Richardson and John Robinson
(coloredD. charged with a criminal assault
upon Lucy Braxton. negro girl, were
TO have been tried in the Hastings Court
yesterday. The case however. was post
poned until the 2itn instant on account
Of the absence OF j. +. Lewis "A Henrico
county Constable, who Is one Of the Wit
nccgag
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
MIR. ADRAN GuNsT DEAD.
lie Was for Many Years Well
known In IBusiuess Here,

Mr.. Abram Gunst. who was for many
years prominent in Richmonds business
circles died yesterday AT l2:i5 o'clock at
his home, No. us east Clay street He
had been III for nine weeks, and the end
was not unexpected
Mr.. Gunst was ca years OF age. He
ccme 10 Richmond In 1875. when he was
quite lad. and had lived here ever since.
His last business connection was with
the well-knOwn paint and oil-houso,
which bore his name The deceased was
the father Of Mr.. Marx Gunst and OF
Mrs. NJ 5. Block. IL was n prominent
Mason and member Of the Knights OF
Honor.
The funeral will take place from the
residence tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock.
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GRAND RECORDER OF VIRGINIA.
Mr. William II. Isancs. Jr.. Appoint
ed In Succeed His Enfhcr.

The following order. the first copy OF
which was received In Richmond last
night, explains itself:
Grand Commandery, X. T. in Virginia,
Grand Commanders Office.
Fredericksburg. Va, June IL. 1873.
Special order. No. l:
4 vacancy having occurred In the Office
OF Grand Recorder. Of this grand BODY,
by the death OF Right Eminent Sir Will
liam Bryan lsaacs;
BE IL known. that. by the power vested
In me as Grand Commander, | do hereby
appoint Sir William b. Isaacs, Jr., Grand
Recorder Of the Grand Commandery OF
Virginia, 10 fill the uneXpired term.
JAMES p. CORBlN.
Grand Commander.
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Arcbbt.hop Feehnn's Reply.

CHICAGO, June 19-Archbishop Feehan
Med a reply In the Superior Court to-day
to the bill OF certain members OF 81.
Hedwig's Polish Catholic church, accusing
him of misappropriating the funds OF the
parish and OF tryannically appointing
pastors distasteful 10 the parish. The an
swer denies the allegations OF the board
and affirms the right OF Archbishop Fee
han, as the Catholic Bishop or chicago.
10 appoint any priest whom he deems
III for the position 1t also denies that
the Bishop has any intention OF incum-
boring the property further. or that any
money intended for the benefit of the
parish was converted to the Individual
use OF the Bishop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Lawn Party TO-NOrrOw Evening.

The Kings Daughters will give lawn
party for the benefit Of a mission among
the children Of Rockets at No. i0l east
Cary street on Friday evening. June 2lst,
from s to II o'clock. Chldren's hours
from 20 S.
The ladies' In charge Of this entertain
ment are Mrs. John II. Lightfoot, Miss
Emily white. Miss Louise Claiborne,
Miss Roberta VIM, Miss Hal. Lightfoot
Miss C. Alsop. and Miss Jenie Williams.
assisted by many others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
rutbcr and Daughter Killed.

GAINESVILLE. ALA. June l9-Post-
master g. II. WocdsOn shot and killed
Thomas Wright and his daughter me
groes) yesterday afternoon. Wrights
daughter had insulted Woodson's daugh-
ters. and when the latter. in company
with -. II. Hunter. went 10 Wrights
place TO chastise the girl, her father
picked up hoe and struck Hunter over
the head several times. Woodson then
drew revolver and shot Wright, who
died Instantly. and then shot the girl.
who died last night. He has not been
arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
COttOn-Goods Trade.

MANCHESTER. ENGLAND. June 49,
The Guardian In it's commercial article,
says: The tendency OF the market during
rhe week has been in favor of buyers.
and some business has been done at fig
ures previously declined Producers are
apparently dsheartened over the con-
tinued weakness OF cotton and the poor
character OF the demand for India and
elsewhere. The orders in many depart
ments are running out more rapidly than
they can be replenished. greater dis
position is shown TO press sales. despite
the poor margin available. There was a
squirt in the buying for China last week.
but II has to a great extent subsided.
Yarns are weaker. and buyers are watch
ing the market closely before operating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Government Successes in Cuba.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. June l9.-Gene-
raj Navarro reports that the troops under
his command have had an engagement
with a rebel band under Garzon at Santa
Rcsa. and captured their camp. together
with a quantity of arms. etc. Many OF
the rebels were killed. The government
loss was three seriously wounded.
Colonel Micheleneau's column has routed
Rabi's at Mogote. Four prisoners and a
quantity OF arms were captured by the
Spaniards. The government force lost one
killed and one wounded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
ImpOrtant Cornell Meeting.

President Glover. Of the Common Coun-
Gil has called meeting Of that body
to be held at 3:ij o'clock this afternoon
for the purpose OF concurring in the reso-
luton adopted AT the last meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen, providing for the re-
demption Of certain city bonds on
July lst.
1t is important that a quorum should
be in attendance. as there remain only
"A few days in which to have the bonds
issued and funded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
NIcTHERoy's FIGHTING OFFICER.
II He Now Connected With the
Cuban Causef

FERNANDINA, FLA. June 49,
Charles II. Hill. who was the fighting off,
Ger Of the Nictheroy and Destroyer, the
vessels that were intended to blow Ad-
miral Mello and the Aquidaban out OF the
water in 1893. was here yesterday. and it
Is suggested that his visit had some con-
nection with the cause of the Cuban rev.
olution. He is also known as Don Caesar
de Bazan. He claims to be representing
the Glen Cove Machine Company. OF
Brooklyn. 4 great many rumors are
sioat connecting him with revolutionary
matters. but none can be traced to a sat-
isfactory foundation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
DIR, UrOuUhtOn VIII Preach,

Rev. DR.. l.. c.. Broughton. Of Roanoke
who recently conducted such a success
ful revival AT Leieh-Street Baptist church
is In the city. and will preach at S:i5 to-
night at the Baptist Mission tent. Thir-
ty-second and Marshall streets There
will certainly be a large congregation TO
hear him. The singing will be led by the
young peoples choir OF Leigh-Street
church. The tent meetings are being
largely attended. and deep interest is
manifested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
A Prominent Citizen Dead.

WILSON. n. c., June l9-(Special)--
Death has again robbed US OF one Of our
most valued ard esteemed citizens. MIR.
John ID. Wells breathed his last this morn
ing about s o'clock. He suffered ten days
ago with a stroke OF apoplexy while on
the street. lie was carried home. and
had all the medical assistance obtainable.
but never rallied from the stroke. The
deceased was about 80 years OF age He
had served as county commissioner for
several years. and was regarded as Q
safe counsellor and public servant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Iyncbiug Talked OF.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. June ia spe.
cial from Centre. Ala. to the Advertiser
says: Horace Tierce. noted tough citi-
zen of this section, who had just been
released from the chain-gang, while
drunk. went to the residence Of James
Powers. a prominent citizen Of Rock
Run. and became very noisy. Powers
tried to eject him, when Tierce drew a
pistol and shot Powers In the breast.
killing him instantly. Tierce was ar
rested and placed In the Centre jail.
Great excitement prevails. and lynching
is strongly talked Of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON. June Accommodation
er Miller has compiled the Official figures
showing the collections from internal
revenue for the eleven months OF the
fiscal year 1895. The total receipts aggre,
gate $l3l. 2o636. an increase over 1894 OF
ss9,3Ss. The principal items are: From
spirits, Si 232, Goa decrease OF sl48 226;
from tobacco, s27, 2l5.0s2-an increase Of
sl.l33.502; from fermented liquors, 81 so6. =
29O-an increase OF 500, 20i: from oleomar-
garine. sl.323, S6i-a decrease OF $685..
The total amount collected on account
of the income-taX aggregates sT7.I30. This
will be refunded soon as all the claims
are properly filed.
The aggregate receipts for May were
SLAP ,3s7 less than for May, 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
For Stealing Praycr-IbOols.

James Walker was in the Police Court
yesterday. charged with breaking and
entering Beth Ahaba Synagogue and
stealing a number of prayer-books. and
was sent on the 10 grand jury.
y r.. Curd the bcyclist who collided
with Mrs. J. G. Leland near the corner
of Eighth and Main. gave as his excuse
that he became excited and lost control
OF his wheel Mrs. Leland consented TO
withdraw the warrant.
Henry Ewell was fined s. for striking
IAcien Fields with brick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
succumbs to the Heat.

Mr.. V. Y. Pitts. a clerk in the commits
sion house OF T. +. Park & co.. on Cary
street between Thirteenth and Four
teenth. succumbed to the heat while at
HIS work yesterday afternoon, and while
in this state was seized with cramps. He
suffered terribly for while. DR.. Frank
lin was summoned and attended the young
man. who was removed in a carriage
10 his home. No. 33S south Pine street.
At a late hour last night Mr.. Pitts was
no better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Conyicts Received.

The following convicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday: Alonza Ave
rett (coloredD Danvlle. Va, housc-break-
Ing, two years: William McKain color
edl Danville. felonious assault. one year.
Three Of the five convicts that escaped
from the penitentiary farm last Saturday
have been captured and returned to the
authorities. and II is thought the other
two Will be caught shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Lyuched for usuaI Cause.

MEMPHIS, TENN. June 19.-Will
Chandler. OF Alabama. negro. met Miss
Hohens. pretty young white girl. on
the railroad near Abbevillc. Miss. yes
terday morning. knocked her down. and
assaulted her. He hed. but was captured.
and acknowledged his guilt. Last night
he was taken TO a teiegraph-pole and
shot to death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
GILMER-PATTOy,
A Lynchburg Gentleman Take. nm
Orange Bride.

ORANGE. VA. June ls-(special.)-
Another brilliant marriage took place
here to-day at 1870 o'clock at st. Thomas
Episcopal church. Miss Rita Patton was
married to Mr.. George II. Glmer. Of
Lynchburg. Va. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens, flacs,
and Mareuerites, and Rev. John ). Hans
broueh oficiated
The best man was DR.. Blackboard. Of
Lynchburg. ard Miss y. o. Grymes was
maid OF honir. The ushers Were Dr.
Ricketts, and Messrs Willie Keller.
Charles S. Houseworth. and Carroll
Slaughter
The bride was given away by Captain
Keller. OF Charlottesville Colonel Patton
and wife, Of Albemarle county. relatives
OF the bride; Mrs. Craddock. OF Lynch
burg, sister OF the groom, and the Misses
Slaughter and Thompson. of Culpeper,
were in attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Liberal SUBSCRIPTION
For New Methodist Church In
Oxford

OXFORD. y. c.. June l9.-(Special)-
A meeting OF the members OF the Metho-
dist church was held last night for the
purpose of raising funds to erect new
church. There was very large attend
ance. ard great interest was manifested.
As a result $500 was subscribed, and
II is confidently expected that this amount
will be increased to $4,000 within
week.
DR.. l.. T. White and J. G.. Thrown each
donated sl009.
The congregation has purchased a pref
ty site, on College street. opposite the
Episcopal church, and they will build
at once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Ex,r...mnn shannon pnrniy.ed.

CINCINNATI. o., June l9-Joe Shan
non. OF the Adams Express Company.
was stricken with paralysis thbe after
noon and will die. He is known by
every expressman In the United States.
He has sent twenty-five men 10 the peni-
Tertiary and has killed two in defending
the treasury-box while running as mes
senger on the Louisville and Nashville
road
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
Death of Mrs. Thomas =. Winston.

LOUISA. June 19.-(Specal) -lnforma-
ton by telegraph has been received OF
the death in Abbeville. La. of Mrs. Win
ston. widow of Thomas S. Winston. and
the mother of Mrs. Ernest l.. Boiling, OF
this cicy Mrs. Winston had many
friends and family connections IN VIZ
ginia. Her death was not unexpected. as
she had been i'll for some time. Mr.
Thomas Winston was brother OF Cap
tain Frank V. Winston, of Louisa; Colo
mel William Winston, ard DR.. j. b.
NNIncfon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20

church, accompanied by their attendants
The bride VAS attired in a handsome
travelling dress. trimmed with velvet AMI
silk, and carried in her hand bunch Of
roses. The groom worera full suit OF
black The charming young lady has
a host OF friends and admirers, and the
groom is popular gen'l man. well known
in this section. A very .arge crowd was
assembled TO witness the marriage cere-
mony, which was performed by Rev. Mr..
Howell in a most impressive manner. At
the conclusion of the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Blankinship were driven to Lanexa
Station. accompanied by host Of friends
to wish them a pleasant journ y.
Underestimate.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, June 10
(Specill)-The marriage Of Miss Flor
ence W. Rancho. of this city. TO Mr. Gall
lard l.. Tucker. Of Washington, ID. c.,
took place this afternoon. The couple
left at AS for Washington.
Married at Weldon.
WELDON, y. G., June l9.-tSpecial.)-
Mr. W. J. Smith and Miss Maud Alley.
both of Petersburg. Va, were married
here this afternoon. Miss Alley was here
on visit to friends. and Mr.. Smith came
down last night. To-day they met at the
post-oHice, and were few minutes later
married at the Evans House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
To BE NOn-pnrtisnn.

Chairman J. Haskins Hobson says the
fair elections' convention that the Pop
ulist committee has decided TO call in
July will be absolutely non-partisan. and
that the currency and other political
questions will be kept out OF the dis
cussion. The date has not been fixed
but the sentiment seems TO he in favor
of having Il the latter part OF July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20

Mr.. c. Lee Hutcheson. assistant pay
master OF the Chesapeake end Ohio rail
way. died at 1:30 o'clock this morning
from heart trouble He was 20 years of
age. and was unmarried. Announcement
will be made of his funeral arrangements
later
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20

The committee decided TO recommend to
the Council the construction OF sewer
I'm the alley between Cumberland ana
Cary and Linden and Cherry streets.
The City Engineer submitted an esti-
mate OF the cost OF laying sranolithic
pavement on the sidewalks on both SIDES
OF Broad street from Tenth II Adams
street The cost viii b. on the south
side OF Broad street. s9.520.Si: on the
north side. sl2i0iA Total. ;2l.c25.7s Tho
committee decided on motion OF Mr..
Bloomberg. 20 recommend 10 the Council
that the work he done. providing the
property-ownors are willing TO pay for
the same.
on motion OF Mr.. Burton the COMMITTEES
recommended 10 the Council that Cary
street be paved from ADAMS 10 Jefferson
street.