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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
SECOND EDITION.
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 1.-Forecast for Alabama and Mssssippi-Fair; south winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

Charlie Mode is now con- neoted with the Peoples Tai lors, 1927 First avenue, where he will be pleased to see his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
! Small t.Signnlrni.

A deed Of assignment was filed in the
Clerks Office OF the Chanccry Court yes
terday afternoon by Augustus r Miller.
trading under the name and style OF the
Richmond Shoe Repairing Company. who
conveys all his property in the shoe re-
pairing shop al No. POP north Firth street,
TO Mr. Marion L. Dawson a. trustee.
After paying all the legal expenses con-
nectod with the drawing Of the deed, the
following classes are 10 be paid out Of the
proceeds Of the sale.
First class: Jno r. Goddin q Co, $500
for rent due.
Second class Young Jones, Al.W bal
ance due on two notes
Third class: $4,000 TO Mr. +. Gates part
due note.
Fourth class: r. A. Jacob. amount due
for merchandise, 1858.
Fifth class. Robert H. Smith, S6SW;
New York Counter Company. SLbJ.
All other creditors 10 be paid ratably
The liabilities amount TO between $500
and $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Long shots in Favor.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. It.~The
weather was bright and good card
attracted large number OF business
people to the track to-day. which. to-
gether with the usual quota OF regulars,
constituted an attendance OF about $500
Long shots were again I'm favor. Sau-
terne and Leo Lake were the winning
favorites, and j w. Cook. In the FIRST
race at II to 1, won in a drive. defeating
the favorite. Nicotine.
Mandolina. at to 1, in the second,
repeated her performance of yesterday.
handily defeating several stake horses.
Summaries;
First race-seven furlongs j. w. Cook
Onl. Soden, II to - first Nicotine second.
Baldur third. Time. i2se
Second race-fnile and an eighth, SELL
ing.-MandoTina tJJ. Caywood. I to ID first,
Major Mclaughlin second. Marriott third.
Time. 1856.
Third ace--ffteen-sixteenths OF a mile.
handicap.-S auterne t1oJ, Murphy. II to
- first. Gladiola second. Mike Kelly third.
Time. 80
Fourth race-miie and twenty yards. -
Leo Lake n0s, Barrett, TO - first. Jake
Zimmerman seconu. Roosevelt third
Time. :i2h.
Fifth race-mile and seventy yards
Tasco 1Ol. Hyie. 4 to u first. Vida sec
ond, Adam Johnson third. Time. 1:f7i1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
County Bible Socicty

ROANOKE, VA. Dec. Is. --special.-Ths
Roanoke County Bible Society held its
anniversary meeting In the Lutheran
church at Salem last night. Judge Blair
presiding. Rev. Dr. Carson. OF Roanoke,
made an appropriate address upon "Bi-
bles'
After this, an interesting report was
read by James Chalmers, who told at
length OF the work accomplished by the
society in the past eight years. during
which 5000 families had been visited. and
1000 Bibles had been distributed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
tc0uuENDIBLE MOyE.
rhe Portraits of the Judges OF Essex
(ounts Placed in the Court-House.

TAPPAhANNOCK. Dec. E.-Speciai-
our County Court yesterday was not as
largely attended as usual, though the day
was bright and bracing.
A meeting was held i'm the courthouse
presided over by Judge r. X. y. wright,
at which the life-size portraits OF ths
late Judge Muscoe Garrett ana That OF
our present county Judge. the Hon. Thos'
Croxton. were presented 10 the court.
with the request that they be placed on
The walls of the court house Judge L.
+. Rlakey presented Judge Garnetts pic
tur. and Judge CroAton seconded the
request, both making feeling and httlng
speeches.
w ID. Carter. Esq. in quite an eloquent
address. presented the portrait OF Judge
Thomas Croxton with "A similar request,
which was responded 20 by Judge A. r.
Evans In an elegantly appropriate speech
Judge Wright In his assurance TO the
bar that their request should be granted
and their proceedings would be matter
OF record of the Circuit Court, gave In
some strong and feeling remarks, reasons
why such steps should be taken.
This move I'm our judicial circuit was
originated by Judge Wright, and meets
with the entire appreciation OF our peo-
pie.
The Wright-Satane Camp OF Confeder-
ate Veterans met yesterday, received
their charter. transacted other business.
and adjourned TO meet again next court
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Committee on Grounds and Buildings.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings held its scmi-monthly meeting in
room No. OF the City Han last evening
az O'Clock Mcssrs. Epps ichairman).
Blake. Briggs Crimes. King Mountcastle
Seay. and Snead were present.
Captain Hutcheson. OF the Richmond
Howitzers. and Captain Euker OF the
stuart Horse Guard. were on hand. and
asked that janitor be employed by the
city Jointly for the two armorics II was
stated that no further action was neces-
gary on the subject inasmuch as a recon-
fnenda ton TO that effect had been made
By the committee 10 the Council In April
last. The committee agreed. however, 70
furnish that janitor with the necessary
amount OF coal. as wax done al the ar
rnory o. the First Regiment
Mr. Blake brought up the question
whether the Cavalry armory had been
built for one troop only or for the two
in existence In this city. Captain Euker
raised the point that Troop @ was .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Three Successful Gue,scrs.

) committee of gentlemen met At the
well-knOwn clearinghouse Of }. JacObus,
The Boston. yesterday morning. 10 count
the nun. her of marbles in "a Jar which
he had placed i'm his window 20 be guessed
at The premium offered was a round
trip ticket to the Atlanta Exposition and
50 N money.
The number OF marbles contained IN
the lar was ascertained to be 533. There
were thousands of guesses but only fthree
were successful in guessing the rght
number These were Messrs II. ).
Lynch. u south Second street; X. p.
Scott Byrd-Street station, Atlantic
Coast Line. and Everett Slaughter, -
south Harvey street. The guesses look
a wide range. being all the way from
~ TO 7OO5O. Strange 10 say, there was
not a single guess of 532. a3l. or o'4. The
successful gentlemen will decide among
themselves how they will settle as 10
who shall be the lucky one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18

The Bell Telephone Company nave "a"e
NoArrangement-.

There are no new Developments IN the
telephone situation. and for all that can
be ascortained. the Eel people have ao-
solutclv no plans for the future.
Superintendent Mccluer was visitor ias'
evening By a Times reporter ana ask
cd # he had anything to give out
Nothing in the world" he repheu-
am a know-no,hing. II there were any
thing to give out. would gladly let you
have g."
From this. = seems certain that II me
Bell Company had any plans mapped OUT
they do not intend TO divulge them at
mis- stage Of the game. Colonel McCluer
did not deny that they would continue
doing business until the Standard was
In shape 20 begin operations ana tne
presumption IS. therefore, that such VIII
be the case.
The Standard people are getting reauy
as quickly as the magnitude OF the IN
dertaking will permit, but some tme must
necessarily elapse before they have
things in shape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Justice Johns Court

The following cases were disposed or
In the Police Court yesterday:
James Jackson. who keeps a saloon in
the Second district, was charged with
keeping his bar open and selling liquor
on last Sunday. lie was fined So and sent
on TO the grand jury. lie appeared from
the Justices decision.
Maggie Turpin. colored. was. charged
with stealing $40 from David Singleton.
a colored man. The latter failed 10 ap-
pear and the case was continued until
the 18th
j. g. Turner was fined $50 and costs
for threatening TO shoot Thomas Win
ston.
William Henry Johnson. c0lorod, was
sent on 10 the grand jury 10 answer the
charge Of burglarizing the house OF
charles kimball and carrying on two
suits Of clothes and other personal prop
erty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
PERSONAL IND GENERAL. A.,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zcns and Other Matters.

Sheriff j. NJ. Street. of Middlesex coun-
~ was at the office OF the Auditor OF
Public Accounts yesterday.
Lieutenant Hugh ID. Wise. OF the United
States army, a son OF Mr. John ;. Wise
OF New York, is at the Jefferson Hotel
Mr. James J. Dreamer. who has been
attending the meeting of the American
Federation of Labor i'm New York city,
has returned
The Virginia Home for Incurables cell
ebrates its anniversary to-day, and
pound party will be held at the institu-
ton throughout the day.
Thirty deaths occurred I'm Richmond
last week-1i white and 10 colored per
sons During the week ending December
H.. 1894, there were only eighteen deaths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
MORE DECEMBER BRIDES.
MR.. WILLstM q. MONCrRE MfkES
MISS hdrE \. WdLLAcE ms UIFE.
1he Ceremony Was Performed After the
zsbieau style-Thc Decorations Were
BcautifuI-Othcr Weddings.

beautiful pink tabcau wedding oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon at . o'clock.
when Mr. William A. Moncure and Miss
Kate Spotswood Wallace were married
at the residence of the brides mother.
Mrs fowson ~ Wallace. No 2o7 w5s'
Grace street. The Ceremony was perform
81 10y the Rev. Dr. Moses u. Hocc. The
decorations were palms and white wax
candles. with pink carnations a. the dom
inant color The bridal party formed ia
the rear parlor and then the pOrueres
were drawn ASIDE by Masters Nyndham
and Wallace Blanton. the little neghcws
oi me bride. The scene was beautiful
IA the extreme.
The bride wore white brocadod SATIN
with an accordion plated waist OF white
chiffon. She carried brides roses ana
Wore peNl ornaments.
Thc maid Of honor Miss Julia Morton,
- the bridesmaids. Misses Bessie wight
Yucy Wallace. Annie Henry of norfolk.
fvclyn Williams. Matte Christian, End
kallic Dcauc. wore white organizes over
tilk, ana carried pink carnations. After
the ceremony "A reception was held, al
which a number Of friends were present
only the immediate family WITNESSED
the ceremony After receiving the con
CALCULATIONS OF their friends. Mr.. and Mrs
MOncurc left for southern tour The
bride Is a young lady OF rare atialnmehis'
and has been very prominent III the 40
Cisl circles OF this city.
The groom rs q prominent young law
Yer. and "a member OF the law firm Of
Smith q M0ncurc. lie h. son OF Judge
MOncurc OF Caroline county The newly
married couple were the recipients Of
number Of elegant and costly presents.
Nin~ion-Hopkins.
Mr.. A. Sumner Winston and Miss Fan
ME Uopkins were married yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock at the resi-
dencc OF Mr. 3D. Is. AIluyette. No. lO22
west Main street only the relatives md
Intimate friends OF the contracting couple
Witnessed the ceremony. which was per
formed bv Rev Or W j. Young OF
Norfolk. assisted by Rev. Or. j. G. Hidcn.
The parlors were prettily decorated with
green for the occasion. Mr.. Capelle il.
Archer was best man After the cere-
monv Mr and Mrs Winston took W
their residence on Iombardy street.
The groom iS "a Weli-knoWn young busl-
meas man Of this city. and his hrlcc rs
The daughter of the late David Hopkins.
Hewlett -fiourn0y.
Miss Lulu Flournoy daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. James +. Flournoy. Of No. tos
north sixth street. and Mr. William
Rental. boz Hewlett were married AZ
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. al the resi-
lonce of the bri les parents. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Dr. j. :.
Dill. Of Nenablc-Strcet Baptist church.
The groom is popular conductor on
The Chesapeake and ohio railway.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Hewlett left for Il Southern tour. On
their return. they viii reside at No. 22o5
Church lin avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Shall MOI Sellfo Minors.

chief Of Police Howard has issued spe-
cial instructions TO the captains OF Inc
,hree police districts i'm regard TO the
sale of liquor 10 minors. He has directed
them to keep suspected barkeepers under
constant surveillance, ana 10 promptly ar
rest and vigorously prosecute any Of them
whom they find disbursing beer, whisky
or any other intoxicant TO boys or young
men under twenty-one years OF age.
In explaining his action. Major Howard
said subsequently, that he had given the
matter particular attention. and That he
had been repeatedly informed Of late
that minors could obtain liquors freely AT
some Of the bar-rooms He said he was
determined 20 put a stop 10 inns VIOLA
lion of inc law. and would not leave
a stone unturned In his efforts to have
the barkeepers punished who sell drinks
10 boys.
Chief Howard has also asked the cap
tains OF the various districts 10 SUP
press the blowing of horns by men on
Christmas Day and the preceding even
ing. and 10 check an riotous and disorder
iy conduct on those days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
~ DOLLS H0ISE."
Mrs. Minnie Madden Fiske Gave a Polish
ed Performance.

a small audience saw Mrs. Minnie
Maddern Fiske present Hendrix Ibsen's
masterpiece. "a Dolls House." at the
Academy last night. This fact must
cast a questional doubt upon the ability
Of the Richmond theatre-soing public
to recognizes and appreciate a high-class
and polished rendering ii great au-
thOrs greatest work.
| doubt If we shall witness here this
year again a piece of haracter-sketch-
ing more artistically rendered. "Mr.
Valentines Christmas" BY Sol Smith
Russell. was not more realistic In con-
ception. or more polished I'm point OF
dramatic effect Every poyel-reader
knows. or thinks he knows, what Ibsen
had In his mind when he wrote "A Dolls
House." and yet no one has ever thrown
any light upon the perplexing finale OF
that novel, that the author was wise
enough 20 leave practically uncompleted.
and thus insure its success.
Mrs. Fiske Is conceded 10 be the
best Nora" that ever attempted the
character, and yet ] daresay that she
herself would he perplexed TO know
how TO sustain the character further. n
there had been another act. As Nora"
Mrs Fiske was excellent. Her artistic
strength lay in the fact that she was
naturalness itself II was what she
did not do and say that most wildly
brought out the salient points of that
wonderful character and yet never once.
by word or action, did she overstep the
delicate lines that bind her part TO what
we. believe to have been the authors
conception.
The Princeton University Glee. Banjo.
and Mandolin Clubs gave an excellent
concert at the Theatre last night The
playing Of the Banjo club was the fea-
tura OF the evening. The programme
was well selected and ariisticaly rem
dered.
Roland Reed will present The Poll
tician" at the Academy tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18

Htnrico county troop, but sub-commit-
tee consisting OF Messrs. Blake. Grimes,
and Mountcastle was appointed TO further
investigate the matter.
Captain L. Boissieux. the Sealer OF
Weights and Measures. who holds an Of
fee in the basement of the city Han,
asked to be transferred 10 the room mere
;ofore occupied by Chief Fuller. OF me
Fire Department. The request was grant 7
ed.
The City Engineer was. instructed 10
furnish Oakwood Cemetery with the ne
cessarv hedge plants and trees from the
city Nursery.
The usual number Of bills were ordered
ia he paid and the payroll Of the depart
mont for the past two weeks was ap-
proved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Rnnrd Of GoyernOrs Meet

The Board of Governors of the Rich
mond Mozart Association held an enthusi-
astic and well-attended meeting at the
Chamber of Commerce last night. Presi-
dent G. W Tanner presided.
Several new members were proposed and
elected.
1t developed during the meeting that a
number of attractions Of high order
have been booked for the immediate fu-
ture. 1t was decided 10 discontinue the
sale Of tickets for single musicales in the
future. The matter OF charging an mi
tiation fee was considered. but action
upon this matter was postponed until
the next meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
MONTHLY MEETING or 5. r.C.A.
The Influence of the Society Steadily In
creasiug.

The Influence of the society Steadily In
creasiDg.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board OF Directors OF the 5. +. c. a.
was held last night at the office OF the
society. No. 6ls east Main street. From
instances enumerated In the report OF the
agent II was evident that the moral ef-
feet of the work OF the society in this
community is Strengthening, that drivers
and others handling animals are showing
much respect for the suggestions offered
through the organization.
The following is the report OF Agent
j.. c. Taylor. for the month of Novem-
Der. 1895. which was submitted TO the
meeting OF the board:
Number OF cases investigated. 20. cats
destroyed. g. admonitions given. 10. cared
for by the agent, >. complaints made To
owners, 3: overloaded teams. 6. cases re-
ported without witnesses, /. horses and
mules destroyed. 2. sheep found lame, s,
dogs destroyed. 10. horses and mules
unfit for work. 4: cruelty to goats. | :.
no cause for complaint, &. calves unable
to walk, 1: cruelty riding horses, J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
SUIT AGAINST NIX. ~. \. FORBES.
lie l. Charged with Defrauding Col Al
spaugh'- Creditors, which He Denies.

a special telegram 10 The Times last
night from Winston, \. c.. says.
AN important case was begun in the
Superior Court here to-day The Wach-
ovia Loan and Trust Company brings
suit against W. :. Forbes. of Richmond.
and asks for verdict setting aside the
sales OF stocks IN the Cumberland county
mills Motley Tobacco Company. Of Reds
Vile. and High Point cotton mills
Colonel Alspaugh Of Winston. owned
an interest IN each Of these enterprises.
and he sold an OF II 10 SIR. Forbes for
500. Plaintiffs argue that the sale was
made for no other purpose but 10 defraud
Colonel Alspaugh's creditors just before
his assignment This fraud the defendant
bitterly denies. Both sides are represent
ed by able counsel
An effort was made TO see Mr. Forbes at
his residence, on west Franklin street.
last night in regard 10 the matter. but
was Informed that ne was in North Caro-
lima.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18

Encouraging Report by state Secretary l.
\. COulter-The Convention.

y.
The third quarterly meeting OF the
State Executive Committee of the Young
Mems Christian Associations Of Virgin
ia was held in the parlor Of the Rich
uond association at g o'clock yesterday
afternoon There were present Messis
b f. johnson chairman. Robert NJ.
smith. H. $ Bennett RichmCnd. &. W.
Curran. Manchester. Dr w W. Smith
Iynchburg. and State Secretaries l.. A.
Coulter and W r.. Walker.
The meeting opened with prayer ny
Or Smith. followed 10y reading of the
Scripture by Mr.. Johnson. Letters OF
regret al not being able TO bee present
were read from Aiessrs. ". a. Fentrcss.
Portsmouth, Rev n J. McBrydc. Lex
ington. Captain r. e. Morton. stanton,
W S. McClaIAhan Roanoke. and Hon.
y Taylor Eiysou. Richmond
. State Secretary l.. =. Coulter. who took
Up the work I'm the state September lst.
made report OF his work for the past
quarter. which was received and MED
ONCE Secretary ". H. Walker made
verbal report OF work done.
The treasurer's report was received ana
sled
ON motion. q committee consisting OF
Dr W. W Smith (chairmam Captain
H. NJ Mcnhany -. =. Johnson. ana
J.. \. Coulter, were appointed 10 draw
up resolutions relative 20 the death OF
Mr. a. Thane Miller. the blind orator OF
Cincinnati. who fassed 20 his reward on
last Saturday. tho same to be spread on
tho minutes of the committee. and sent
TO the family OF the deceased. All who
have ever heard AIR Miller speak and
sing have felt drawn nearer 10 Heaven,
and 20 seemed that IL was not a good
convention of the associations of Virgin
Ia when Thane Miller was not present.
Mr.. Miller made the anniversary address
last
The Committee on Arrangements Tor
che state Convention reported that The
following workers from outside the state
had consented TO come 10 the convention
TO take part in the programme: T.. T..
STACY. State secretary OF Indiana. r. ..
Turner. State secretary OF North Caro-
lima. III. o Williams. railroad secretary.
and T. $ Brockman. college secretary OF
the international Committee. ". r.
Gales. evangelist Or Il j. Wilhngham,
Richmond. Dr Willagham viii deliver
the opening address on Thursday night.
Mr. N. O. Williams. international rail-
road secretary. viii spend his Christmas
holidays I'm the South. arriving hero next
Friday and going next week. ina company
with Mrs. Williams. TO Atlanta. TO at
tend the state Secretaries Conference.
Mr. l.. 4. Coulter state secretary. was
In the city FOR a few hours yesterday.
but left last night FOR Staunton TO finish
up the financial canvass there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Pow hafan lluh

The Powhatan Club had an interesting
meeting last night, President C. V Mere
dith in the chair. More than eighty more
members were elected, making the roll
nearly two hundred.
The annual dues 10 the club are only
five dollars. and newspapers, including
the New York Herald. " orld, Tribune,
Washington Post. Richmond daily papers.
and periodicals can he found at these
club rooms. where chess. backgammon.
and other games are played No liquors
or harsh language is tolerated in the
wigwam. The clubs is open from =. NJ
10 III L. N. The Powhatan Club Will
start upon the new year upon "A strong
foundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18

number Of civil cases were 10 have
been tried I'm the Hastings Court. before
Judge Witt and jury yesterday but
none of the cases ON the docket were
ready when they were called.
The time for the argument Of the motion
for a new trial TO be granted 10 William
4 Kemp the colorcd youth who had
been found guilty OF murder in the second
degree on the previous day was set
Nor . o'clock yesterday afternoon. At
that time. Judge Witt and Common
wealth's Attorney Smith were on hand,
but counsel for the defence failed TO
appear. The motion. therefore. had to
80 over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
Death of n Noted Apache Chief

WASHINGTON Dec. 16.-The Indian
Bureau to-day received advices from
Agent Mver. OF the San Carlos reserva-
ton. of the death OF Eskimazin. noted
Apache chief. He was one OF the oldest
chiefs OF this tribe. and during the days
OF the Indian fights was a great warrior
Three or four years ago he was held as
prisoner Of war and placed within the
confines Of the military post AT Mount
Vernon barracks. Ala. but about a year
ago he was released and returned TO Ari-
zOna.-Ncw York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
RoMdy NexroeS NJ boswell

ward Thacker and Julian Haskins were
up before Magistrate II. c. Beeard to-
day on warrant issued by the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway
Company Thacker was charged with be-
ing drunk and disofderiy and mutilating
the company's property. and Haskins IL
charged with similar offences. and forci-
bly, trying to effect an entrance into the
passenger depot against the personal re-
monstrance of the operator
They were fined $3.50 and $50 and
costs Respectively.