Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-01

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duty and the scope Of the service OF the
was greatly enlarged.
POSTAL MATTERS.
Through the efforts OF the Dispatch the
postal conveniences Of the city were
greatly augmented by the establishment
OF two stations and two sub-stations
The total receipts Of the post-oiiice show
an increase over 1893. especially in the
sale Of stamps. and this, with the gene
raj business. constitutes another evidence
OF the upward tendency Of trade.
HEALTH OF THE CITY.
The health record Of the city for 1894 is
most gratifying. The decrease in the
number OF deaths for the first eleven
months as compared with the first eleven
months OF 1886 was 2Sj, divided as fol-
lows: White. 9j; colored, 80. The Coro-
ner made 239 examinations.
Both of the medical colleges started
thor sessions with good attendance.
az their hospitals are drawing patients
fro.i nll over the country. The Retreat
FOR the Sick. st. Luke's, the Eye and Far
Innrmary. and the West-End Dispensary
all contributed their part to advance the
reputation Of Richmond as a medical CEN
trc.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
with both the public and the private
schools the year 1894 was most salts
factory one. The patronage Of The public
schools increased 300 pupils over 1888. and
the private institutions show an Increase
In the aggregate.
The homes. missions, asylums. and other
charitable institutions were. despite the
hard times. most generously sustained by
the public. and the contributions to church
purposes generally exhibited the time-hon-
orcd liberality Of the community In that
respect.
NEW BUILDINGS.
one Of the most encouraging features
Of 1874 was the activity that prevailed in
building. There were erected during the
year $50 taxable houses. valued at about
{,o0Oy1 and the list includes many hand
some private residences and several
stores ana warehouses. 1t does not, how
ever include the new Central School
building and Emmanuel church. In this
connection IT is worthy Of mention that
"a much larger number OF residences are
occupied than was the case at the close
Of lN93-a fact which indicates that more
persons have employment now than at
that time, and that there Is greater con-
fiicuce in the future. Besides the build
ings erected out and out. there vas con-
siderable building improvement in the
way Of rcmodelling and additions. one of
the latter being a $4,000 addition to the
home of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
The most notable buildings now in
progress. and which Will be ready for
occupancy IN 1885. are the jefferson Hot J,
the new state Library building. and the
Howltzcr Armory. 1t is expected that the
jefferson viii be open for the reception
Of guests in October, the Howtzer
Armory will be finished in February. and
the library and basement officers Will
probably move into their new quarters in
April.
NOTABLE EVENTS.
Among the prominent events Of 1894
were the unveiling Of the Confederate
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the
opening Of the new City Hall. the
building or the Moody tabernacle, AMI
the services held therein. the completion
ar1 dedication Of Union Station Metho-
Dist church. the raising Of a fund Of some
$1,000 to clear Of the debt Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. the reor-
ganizatl1n Of the Richmond and Danville
railroad system under the name Of the
Southern. the meetings OF the State In
migration and the Good Roads conven-
tlons. the general conventions Of the Dis
ciples. nnl the state convention Of the
baptist Young Peoples Union, The Nir-
elnia Agricultural anf Mechanical Society
held an exposition, lasting ten days, with
the result of paying current expenses and
reducing the debt Of the society about
$I.co
The work on James river improvement
has progressed slowly. but surely and
steadily. and gives every encouragement
that the time is not far distant when
there VIII be a revival Of RicAmonds
shipping interest. The result Of the
years work was to increase the availa-
blc depth FOR navigation over a foot and
widen the channel generally. In few
days new channel at Goodies Rock
VIII be open for navigation.
THE TOBACCO TRADE.
The most noticeable feature Of the
tobacco trade for 1884 is the large in
crease I'm loose sales. the increase beng
29 Yer cent. over 1893. In order TO accom-
modatc this there was also a notable in
crease In the warehouse facilities. three
new warehouses having been constructed.
Tho retail trade Of the city has held
its own marvcllously well. and. in common
with all other interests. commences the
new year hopefully.
In accor lance with its 1st-of-January
custom the Dispatch presents this morn
Ing in series Of carefuly-preparcd
tables and special articles Richmond r
exhibit for 1894 What has here been writ
tn as Introductory TO that exhibit is in
tended TO be simply suggestive Of the
fund Of information that may he ac-
Quircd by a study in detail OF the facts
and figures that follow. Such study
will, when the economic conditions Of the
country at large during the past eiGh-
teen months are recalled, prove not only
interesting, but highly encouraging. II
Will show that Richmond has fully held
her own In comparison with other cities;
that she was among the FIRST cities in the
Union to take the tide at is turn; that
in all respects She Is in position
70 take advantage Of every healthy
stimulus 10 trade: that her poo
pie have every reason 10 be proud Of her
record during the past year, and that
there is ground for believing that there IS
something prophetic in wishing them n
happy and prosperous New-Year. This
the Dispatch most heartily does.
JOBBlNC TRADE KEPT UP WELL.