The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-25
AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND
October 23rd Designated as Virginia Day
at The Atlanta Exposition.
FRAUDULENT CANCELLATION CHARGED
Trolly Parties "a New Fad iu Hicl-
moud 'uiGratiou or Italy CcIc-
brnt"d nv Li"r Sons 4 Hcw Sccrc-
tnrJ for III" Y. VI. 4. A.-CycIonr
Sninu"ls in rruubir

Richmond, Va. September 24-CSpc-
cial.)-Thcr" is a little breeze stirring
to-day and IT is very welcome after the
late terrific heat. The drought sti!l con-
tinurS and rain is needed very badly
i'm the city and surrounding country
park i"r jackson ward. the ward
where the coluTcd pcnpI. mostly dwell
IS contemplated. The special commit
tee on the selection of a site meets to-
night at the city Han
Coy. Ofcriull has designated OCto-
Der I'D as Virginia Day az the Atlanta
Exposition, and has notified the cNposi-
tiuu authorities OF his action There
VIII bc in Atlanta on that day tho ca
diets from the Virginia Military inati-
tat" at Lexington. over 200 In number
together with the Fourth Virginia Reg
imcnt. Of Norfolk. tn say nothing of
the Governors stan and "A party of la
dies and gentlemen I" accompany Ills
ENccllvncy. Altogether Virginia Will l."
well represented
y. T.. Baker. the present postmaster
at Frcdcricks Hall Va, ana J )
'rricr. his predecessor in that oiicc.
were before United States Cumiuisaiuu-
~ FI"E"nhcimcr to-day. charged with
fraudulent cancellation oC stamps. The
case was put off until September 3uth.
aS In" District Attorney was not ready
to 20 on with IL.
oscar Womnrck arrested for obtain
WASHINGTON city, langushes i'm jail her"
waiting the arrival of United States
Judge ilurhcs. who IS looked for to-
uorloW.
judge Wicliham. iu tho Henri Cou
Is court to-day. listrnru To- arIuui,nt
ON tnc Tin OF exception filed by lawyer
". II! iicV"riigr IN tn" matter of the
oder OF the court of court of S"ptcm-
l"r iith. when Mr Hoy"rids" was fined
81 for appearance" ON the day of
trial of Il ease where hr was counsel for
the defense.
III" Judge reduced the fine to $40, but
atill MIR BevcridGe was not happy. and
an appeal was taken to the Circuit
Court
Trolley parties" are quite the rage
just now. ANA last night there was
a very happy on" given bS Mr.. and
Mrs. =. j. Franklin the brilliantly III
up ears being filed with Il merry
crowd of ladies and gentlemen ana a
band of music y three hours ride was
hugely enjoyed 10y the party
Mi y ". Tyrcc. of Richmond. IS
spoken "f as a candidat" for the uillcr
al Superintendent of Public Printing
y banquet to- the Richmond Baseball
club, TIA" champions OF 1896 is coutcEl-
plated, and subscriptions toward that
end ar" rapidly coming in
Thr Italians of Richmond are cclcbra-
tiup to-day. tho t'nilcatiun of Italy.
with IA biz parade, dinner, dancing and
fireworks to follow. at BlanGon PARK.
There were present Mayor Taylor,
judge Wit, Justice CrutChncld Attor-
u,y Tor the Commonwealth. Harry
smith. and other prominent citizens.
Mr : Is. Mckee has been chosen as
the secretary of the Y. VI. g. y mere
ana viii take charge of the rooms In II
few days
Constable Samucls. of Hcnlico coun-
Is. sometimes called "Cyciouc" sam
cha. %. IN I,i.
soas charged with conduct unbccom!ng
an officer. and there is some talk of his
removal from Office The complaint
coln"s from some new settlers in Hen
rico, aud the result of the case is look
cd forward To with interest
Tho committee Of citizens who are to
arrange foT entertaining the Ancient
ana Honorable Artillery Company. uf
Boston. on their approaching Visit to
Richmond. met to-day and will meet
asaiu Thursday Many plans are uu-
der consideration for the pleasure of
the visitors, Including a grand reccp-
tiun at the Masonic Temple
There viii bc II meeting at noon to-
morrow OF Il special board comprising
the Governor, Secretary Of the Common
wealth ana Auditor Of Public Accounts.
to near appeals OF McssrS. Walthall and
Taylor Taylor from the decision of
the superintendent OF Public Printing
ing The annual reports and doing the
journal work II is said these firms
were the lowest bidders but Cant.
. Ifaunon did not award them the con
tracts. bciicviHG they did not lIaNc the
facilities FOR tie proper execution of
The contracts The firms therefore.
appraicd 10 this special board
i'laEs for the POwhatdn troops mon
um"nt 10 br erected at Powhatan
Courthouse have been received from
only two architects as yet. The draw
It's Will he examined about October il
ana the contract awarded
COY. b'F"rTalI has decided to divide
th- reward Of 81 900 he offered for the
capture and conviction OF the Auuia
Creek train robbers as follows:
For MnrEaniield--J. G. Jacob, Front
Royal, SiGO john 6 Wcss. Winston.
Place, o., %2Oc; pail Dcltsch, chief of
folirt. Cincinnati, 5000
Fer ."aTCcy-J G. Jacobs. Front
ltoya!, 300: John R. Pt2cr. Chief of Po-
lice. Cumberland. ND, 500: John ID
Beck. patrolman, Cumberland. 500.
The Governor to-day pardoned David
Ia*ncy, of Carroll, serving three years
for mansiaughtcr. ana Scott Lord
man. of Norfolk, ten years for malic-
ious shooting. on condition that they
commit no other oifcnsc against the
nWS pi the Commonwealth. Both men
are dying uf consumption
Mt' t.. Leslie Spence who has beer
III for long time, died at 20 y. m to-
day, Sh was Il Miss McFarlanc, ana
lady oil lovely character.