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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
GOOD FOR DEMOCRATS
THE PARTY ~ DINwIDDiE WILL
ELECT THEIR TICKET.
petrrsIurg's city Enginecr-Nir-
rIpin and Carolina itniirond-The
Juuior order -. s. VI. FIng-Raistng.
Personal Notes and Briefs.

PETERSBURG. VA, May 2.-lSpeciaL)
The fact that the Dinwiddie Republicans
and Ponulists failed to fuse az the result
Of their recent conference indicates be
yond doubt the election Of the Democratic
county ticket. The Republicans. whoae
vote largely exceeds that OF the Popuiists'
showed their manhood in declining TO be
ignored by the latter In the distribution
Of the Offices under the proposed fusion
But there yeemel 10 b. a laci, Of prin-
ciple on the part Of the party OF great
moral IDEAS" and rather disposition 10
subordinate principle for spois, and TINS
probably is the history Of the so-cal!ed
Republican rarty In the South.
CITY ENGINEER.
It is understood that there viii be az
least three candidates for the office 81
city Engineer before the Common Council
on the ist o. July. The Office pays
salary Of $3.50 q year. and. unlike ali
other positions filled by the Council J.
one Of annual election The incumbent
is Nj. John V. Hayes.
The matter OF The Virginia and Carolina
railroad. which for so many years mas
been one Of great interest 10 the com
munltv financially and commercially. and
which has been the cause OF much htlsd-
ton I'm the courts. has been lying dormant
for some time. II jig IN the hands OF the
Finance Committee OF the Council Tor ae-
ton. Meanwhile il Is reported that MI.
\. r. Stewart. = wel-knOwn real estate
agent in Dinwiddie county. had been cor
responding with northern capitalists win
,.ff, ..ft d tho road ana illtl
strong hop, are entertained that salts
factory proposition will soon be- made
10 the city under cash guarantee OF
$i1Vo.
HEAVY RAINS.
Rain has been falling almost steadily
i'm this section for the past five days. ana
the ground being saturated the farmers
are practically prevented from all WORK
The App0mattox river river has overrun
its banks and submerged the wharves
here. and IL is reported that throughout
this section the streams are impassdhle'
II Is probable that several well-knoWh
Democrats Of this city. and others in
this section. will attend the convention
To be held AZ Koanoke on The 18th in
slant 10 consult as % the adNis1bility or
calling a state convention 70 revise our
present Constitution.
The Junior order ~ United American
Mechanics. who propose 90 have errat
celebration on the nth II May iI honor
of The raising Of the United states h1es
over the pub'ic-scho)l buildings IN this
city. is making Preparations to accommo-
date Io00 visitors. who Will come from
other cities Of the Commonwealth TO
take part IN the exercises Of the day.
Miss Neliie Beaslcy. a charming young
lady. dicd at her hOme. I'm Battersea.
this morning Of consumption.
Several boys were fined Ia the Mayors
Court this morning for trespassng upon
the baseball grounds during the pro-
gress OF the game
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
7. THE CoMrA>,'s FAVOR.
Another sui, Cor Damages Won ny
tho Utclmoud and BruSitic.

Tho case - Fletcher Hurts adm.nistra-
tor AGAINST the receiver ~ the Richmond
and DanvHlc Railroad Company was tried
,n tho United states Circuit Court on yes
,eraov ana the jury, after being ou'
about ten minutes. returned q verdict for
the defendants. ...
This was an action brought by Hurts
a1fr,ristrator 20 recover $1,000 damaf
for the alleged negligent killing of inc
rl,inuTs ntestate-Hurt- growing oul
~ an accident which occurred at Miu-
lothian. Va. In which Hurt. together VITA
r.fr others. were unloading = box 90
fr.ight from ono II the cars % the DC
f.rlants Ira trying 70 turn thu box oH'
mon "a skid the end OF the Skid resting
on the car was pushed of. throwing tne
box down and striking the plnnin on
the head. which resulted In his daith.
II was shown that II burt had eNerc's ID
prorcr care "a handling the box. together
with his fcIow-laborcrs. the accident
wouid not have happened.
TIE plaintiff was represented ny the
firm Of Hayes & Mimms, and The de-
PENDANT company 10y Mr.. Beverly b.
Muufori
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
PETEnsn,RG CoNyoCATION.
An Interesting ,Ierting-The Lay
mems Movement.

CHESTER VA, May 2.-(Special)-
The Petersburg Convocation met for a
devotional service at 10 o'clock y. NJ. The
services were conducted by Rev. Reuben
Meredith. of Wakefield. Morning prayer
was read by Revs J. W. Ware, OF Farm
ville and +. q. Ribbla. Of Lawrenceville.
The sermon was preached by Rev. +.
Sterling Gum. of Brandon. II was an
able discourse. Vindicating the Church ;
position IN administering discipline. At
o'clock T.. n. the business session was
held. and IT was decided 10 meet n NJ
fall az Brandon on the James river.
MIR. -. l.. Pulliam. Of Manchester read
an interesting essay on The Most Prac-
teal Fields and Methods For Work m
the Bounds Of This Convocation." The
essay was discussed by several members.
and. upon motion. II was decided 10 re
quest its publication.
After evening prayer n brotherhood OF
ST. andrew conference was htld Kew
4. G.. Ribble preached the opening ser
mon. from Matthew xvi. and was fol-
lowed by Rev. John Ridout, Of Peters
burg.
Or. y. " Brown director Of 81. John
Chapter. Petersburg. gave powerful
talk on brotherhood work. and was fol-
lowed by Mr. Thomas +. Rives. OF Gum s
lin. who spoke earnestly and wei OF
the need Of mems helping men.
\ large congregation was pres nj. and
close attention was given 20 all the
speakers.
This laymen's movement Is one Of the
chief features Of the Petersburg CON
vocation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
Personals and Bricfs.

Mir Daniel ODonuell is stll suffering
greatly from rheumatism, and Is unable
10 attend to business.
Mrs. Dr. Henry Alexander White, Of
Lexington. Va. is on visit to her ia'hei'
Judge Il. Il. Wexford Jr.
Mrs. John p. Branch and her daugh-
ter. Miss Ehe Branch, have returned
from visit to New York.
Miss Susie Hayes. Of Baltimore. Nd.
is the guest OF Captain and Mrs. NJ. D..
Dimmock, 30. Gil west Grace street.
George l.. Yeager. Jr.. the l5-year-old
son of Mr.. George L. Ncaecr and very
popular youth. died yesterday morning.
Miss Fanny j. Tallafero, Of Glasgow.
Scotland. is guest of her cousin, Miss
Susie :. Wexford. No. 4li west Grace
street
Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Hewitt have re-
turned from a visit TO Nortolk. where
they were the guests Of Mrs. Floyd
Hughes.
Mrs. James y. Pace viii leave the city
ON Saturday to meet her daughter Mrs.
Hite. i'm Louisville. Ky. Mrs. Hit Will
sal in few weeks for Europe.
General John Newton. the great on
pinocr and distinguished soldier who
died I'm New York Wednesday. was the
uncle of Mr. Virginius Newton. Of this
city.
The members Of Company T. Cover
nor's Guard. VIII hold an important busi-
ness meeting at the ArmOry tonight
Every member is earnestly requested
to be present.
Mr.. W. r. Bundick, Of Onancock. state
deputy chef tcmplar. is in the city. ana
will spend a week visiting the Richmond
lodges H. will probably make several
speeches while here.
The Medical Examining Board OF Vir-
ginia will meet in the Han of the House
Of Delegates next Tuesday night, and the
examination OF applicants for license
Will commence The next morning at 9
o'clock
Il was reported yesterday that Mr.. y.
T.. Nelson had sold 90 Mr.. !. r. Shep-
herd. of Shopherdstown. ". Va. his
race mare Nellie -. This fast daughter
Of Toolles. Jr.. H. one of the best-known
horses in the state. and IS regarded as
one Of the best racers.
Mrs. L. G. Leigh. chairman Of the
Amusement Committee of the Oli Do
minion Hospital requests all persons hold
ing tickets or money due on account Of
the "ryrolean queen" 20 send same a.
coon as possible 10 800 west Grace street
ass The committee are anxious TO send in
a report
\ regular session of The Police Board
was held yesterday afternoon, but no
business of a public nature was con
sidered The usual bills and the payroll
were approved. and Mr.. Boshor reported
that the Police Commit 20 had recon-
mended 20 the Council an appropriation
OF 500 for an additional patrol-wagOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
SIXTEEN GRtDtAr ES.
Closing Exercises az Union Thco-
logical Seminary.

FARMVILLE. VA. May 2.-,Special)-
The closing exercises OF the seventy-iirst
session Of Union Theological Seminary
were held yesterday al ll:50 In the
seminary chapel After the usual devo-
tional exercises the Rev. G. l.. Petrie, u.
D.. Of Charlottesville, delivered the ad-
dress before the graduating class His
subject was. Lies Reference Day and
It's Forward Look"
Rev. \. {. Hopkins, j. D.. president Of
the board, then with a few appropriate
remarks delivered certificates Of gradu-
alton TO the following gentlemen: C. l..
Altfather. n y. Campbell. G. NJ. Chumb-
icy. J. Il. Cook. q. II. Gimer. W. !.
Hall. \. c. Hopkins. Jr., ;. q. Hutton,
q. W. Lawson, J. {. Leps. +. L. Lyburn.
\. $. Rachael f. T.. Robbins. Holmes
Rolstoa. G. W. Sommersville. assistant
professor OF Latin and German in Hamp-
den-Sidncy College. and j. X. Wilson.
The address before the Society If Mis-
sionary Inquiry. was delivered by Rev.
Il. &. Reed. u. d., Of Nashville. Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
VERDICT AG,iNsT HARRISON.
Damages FIXED at $1,000 for Hii""-
o,inp Mrs. Hic.ardSous Injections.

The jury IN the case OF 'haiI'S IT,
Richardson against Nathaniel W Harm
son. which was concluded IN the In"
and Faulty Court yesterday, rendered a
verdict fixing the damages against M"
defendant az s2.0o This WAS suit Tor
5000 damages for the alienation by Nf'
Harrison ~ the affections OF Mr. hIcn-
srdsou's wife The plaintiff is "a well
known painter. while Mr.. Harrison is
c'crk in the employ Il the clyde steam
ship Company.
Tho defendant. through his counsel
moved To set aside the verdict as con-
trary 10 the law and evidence. ami Judge
Minor took time 90 consider the m'lion
Judgment was rendered In this court
Yesterday IN the case Of the Win2o-i ll-tt
Sho. Company against G. II. Smith tor
ylg
Court. entered an order directing the
trustees Of ST. Paurs church TO convey
To- the trustees OF -. Andrews church
the property az the northwest corner OF
Laurel and Beverly streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
THE STEADY RAlY CONTINUES.
FniI Of over Three Inches SINCE
Sntur,ln,-Not Hurtfui ia Crops.

Last saturday IL began 90 rain, ana
though the downpour hes not been heavy
il has bccu almost continuous and over
three inches Of water has fallen With
tho execution Of making the water muddy
10 has not Affected the river 20 any great
extent. Neither the sun non stars have
made their appearance since the rain be-
gan 10 fall. ana during an Of this time
the wind mas blown from the northeast.
From reports received the rain seems
to have been general AN over the 0la''.
The water rose several feet in the river
bat is falling now. and viii possibly joe
down 20 usual hieh-water mark to-day.
Colonel whitehead. COMMISSIONS OF
Agriculture. said yesterday IN taxing
anout the weather of the past five DAYS
that ne thought the rain had been bene-
Gcial 10 the crops rather than other
wise. Vegetable plants have had "a phe-
uomenal growth since last Saturday. anu
fruit trees have not been affected inju-
ri9usly. This has been a late spring bnt
,,. rrosuocts are favorable % good crops
everywhere in the state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03

Black An-Wool Henrietta. silk finished
and fu.l yard wide, &c. quality -
the yard.
s. TO lO-yard pieces; some ~ tnese
goods for DC and zoe. the yard--doi'ar
values
Three pieces Of Wo0i-Faced &c. Tan
Henrietta. Y l-2c tie yard.
Remnant ~ COlored Dress Goods, great
variety Of styles and lengths. N rem
nant prices.
choice pickings OF Dress Innings. Every
one a remnant At low prices.
Dresden Ribbons. cream grounds, tA-
quislte stripes and MARKINGS. inches
wide. 2oc. the yard; inches wide &c
the yard.
Iiebt striped Outing In dainty effects,
n i-2c. quality. lie. the yard.
Ginghams in stylish light and bright
colors. lovely wrapper designs, lie.
quality. for Sc. the yard.
Henrietta Sateens. airy IN styles, hght
in weight. l5c- quality. Zoe. the yaId.
Yard VIDE Percales. every one a Il &c.
quality. only it's another case OF snort
ends. 50 It's SO. the yard.
Full Yard-Wide Percale. dehc2tely
striped AMI figured. perfect sh,rt-
waist designs. ljc. quality. now iVc'
9s,inch Two-Toned Popllns. for indoor or
chfldren'S dress. in Corn ana tteNo-
trope. Rose and Resedta' 600 ana
Rose. ilc. quality, l0c. the yard' -,
Special Dress Fabrics. includmg raw
SIX and Wool English Chevlots, SIX
and wool cross lines and stripes, Woo
quality. soc. the yard.
, pieces OF i6-inch oxford Melanse TOT
SOC the yard. .
Wrapper. made Of spring caicQes. win
very large sleeves. fun In the skirt
wide double ruiiles over the shoulders
They're worth 1jc but there are not
more than a hundred, and Wen close
them out to-day for Soc.
A marVcl-Girls Refers, sizes from =
to "a years. IN Grays and Tans. mixed
cloth. pun sleeves. solid color. Cash
mere collars and cuffs. brass buttons
and anchors. To-day, 10 close out, an
odd lot. pc 90
six elegant Headed Stomachers, IN Oh
Rose. Rese1a, Heliotrope. Brown, and
Gold. Blue and Gold, ana lncanlesctnl
c0lors They're 81 values, but there s
only one OF a kind, SO Wen give 'en
a push NJ 81.
Plack SIX Handmade StomacherS, y
and - 80: what there's OF them. .
auI zee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
Hollywood Aasociatipn Meetings.

The annual meeting Of the Ladies'
Hollywood Memorial Association viii be
held al the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation to-day az u VI. Members are
urged 20 be present and b. prepared to
pay annual dues
The annual Confederate mass meeting
Of the association viii be- held at the
YOUNG Mems Christian Association to-
night. Rev Or Lanlon H. Mason viii
deliver the address. The Confede rate
camps. Sons Of Confederate Veterans.
md members Of the Memorial Association
are especially invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
rho UostOn socini Tonight.

The Christian EndcNor Union OF Rich
mond and Manchester VIII celebrate their
ni;h anniversary this evening by a bos-
ton go social 10 be held in the Seventh
street Christian church 40 O'Clock. me
entertainment will bc suggestive through
out az tn great international cohFehlloh
90 take place In Boston next July. Inc
room viii be prettily decorated, ana an
attroctiye programme appropriate 10 the
Eoston idea. including iVc-miuute talks
on Boston and the sde-trps after the
convention has been arranged. X FRESH
mentS. consisting OF Boston-baked beans
brown bread, and conee viii be served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
4 GREAT SOCIAL EVENT.
Another Account OF the smith
Crooks Wedding at Yorktown.

YORKTOWN, VA. May 2.-tSpecial)-
Grace Episcopal church was the scene
Tuesday evening OF one Of the most
brilliant social events that our old town
has known for years. The occasion was
the marriage OF Hon. Sydney Smith
Judge OF our County Court, and Miss
Maggie u. Crooks. the attractive daughter
Of Rev. r. y. Crooks. The beautiiui
Episcopal ceremony was performed by
Rev. Charles 4. Holiday. In an impres-
siye manner The decorations. which
were green and white, and designed by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
Virginia News Notes.

Owing 20 the indlsposition OF Judge
Cunter the regular term Of the Charles
city Circuit Court Will not be- held thls
spring
The Buena vista Advocate says negro
servant In the family Of Mr.. a. Is. hatls
has developed what the doctors think -
sn,aU-uox. Effective measures have been
taken 10 prevent the spread OF the dis
ease. and there IL no occasion for any
alarm.
Mr.. J. p. JeNries. OF Fauquier county
has written to Captain q. y. Mus"hach'
stating that the reported interview wi'h
bi,, Uenries) published In a Washington
nauer. I'm which he was made 10 say thai
the Mushbach law was responsible ioi
the gambling. etc. carried on In the
county. d. untrue In every respect Mr..
Jeffries says be had no interview VIZ"
80 rs,yspauer referred TO. and had writ
ten 10 the paper asking contradiction
hut that none had been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03

possibilities brought out 10 perfection.
The remark was uttered with an inflec-
ton which signifed much more than mere
appreciation. and gave to the words n
significance that they do not ordinarily
possess. As a matter OF fact MI Far
land u not 10 lee classed among the
common herd" OF banjo "plchers.' lie
has attained a complete mastery over
the instrument. his playing Is wonderfully
finished, and his technique little short OF
marvellous Last night Mir. Fariand played
selections from Beethoven. Menfelssohn'
Chopin. RCsine. ard Paderewsk with
such pleasing delicacy and expression
ana with que appreciation OF their eN-
Guisite characteristics that tn audience
fairly dubbed over with enthusiasm.
Miss Maymc Leahy gave several
readings with her usual artistic refine
mcnt. aHd Professor Relnhardt accom-
panied Mr.. Farland on the piano with
hls invarIaDle skill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
The Groccrs' Convention This Month

The local members of the Southern
Wholesale GrOcors' Association VIII meet
in the Travellers Protective Associate"
rooms iu H., Chamber of commerce
building to-night To make arrangements
for attending TIE convention of the ASSOC
citation to boz held IN Atlanta on tie 2'th
~ this month This convention Will bee
one of vital interest 90 'he grocery trade
ol the South. and subjects OF more than
ordinary Importance VIII lac discussed.
The Indications are that the Attendance
win be- larger than ~ any previous con
Ncnt.on. and profound interest IN its de
Hheratiuus IS already being manifested.
The headquarters of the convention WI
be al the Araron. Atauia's new paloual
hotel ana a rate Of one and one third
fares for the round trip. has been obtained
from The railroads
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
contributions 10 the pay Nursery.

The Board of Managers OF the lay
Nursery and Free Kind rsartcn, no.
lql6 east Franklin street, were encourased
III their last board meeting 10y receiving
the following contributions, which are
herewith gratefully Acknowledged: From
Mr. Charles Eaurhman, 1000 circulars,
proceeds from tahleauN nj BclNidcre
school $40: proceeds Eoster-cTg hunt
SIS pl. from Sunshine Band $500; from
Algs. Samuel Cohen, $lO'; from Mrs. u.
Jacobs. sl0O: proceeds from silver tea
$685. from Mrs. j. W Wilbur clothing
from Niss Grattau. clothing. from Misses
ri4v. Edna Young. Ida Atkinson. Jennie
Boyd. Mamie and Phyllis Langhorne
virginia Mcleod. Evelyn Gordon, Helen
Christian and Annie McCaw, th!rty-seyen
new nursery aprons. twenty-siX new ar
tcles childrcn's underwear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
Conference commla.cc 20 l:cct.

President Turpin. of the Board OF NJ
d,rm,n. and President clover OF 'he
Common Council. have announced '"o"
..,.,'..i,t,r.rt an the committee Cf con
f.renc, a. consider the differences De-
tween the two branches as 20 the DIVISION
nf ,h. 10000 t. be appropriated 10 streets.
This committee VII convene al o'"p
o'clock this afternoon in Room 40 "l
tbo nov CITY Han TO endeavor to reach
u solution of the existing troubles. Inc
personnel Of the body is as follows:
From m, Common Council-Messrs.
John f.. E?ps James Caskie, James X
Branch. James q. Terrier Adam bi"-
cont.
From the Board of Aldcrmcn-Robert
- Boyldn. John NJ Kins, +. VI. Noble
William r. Tanner.
MIR John r.. Epps r. chairman.
They was meeting Yesterday eve
ming Of tie Cemetery committees sub
COMMITTEE ola ordinance. Nothing ol
public Importance Was done
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03

Messrs. O'Belrne q Brady. attorneys
OF Petersburg, who were counsel for ).
W. southwark last fan when he con-
tested the seat Of Colonel Tazaweli Elicit
~ Congre s. yesterday Instituted suit
against their former client for $3.50 IN
the HenricO Circuit Court for lC-ai ser
vices rendered Messrs. Loake and Car
ter are counsel for the Petersburg firm.
Mr.. SouthWards counsel Is not named.
The case viii come up before Judge Well
ford In the Circuit Court at the May
term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
MORE NEW YORK RESOLUTIONS.
RECOGNITION of Cubnns as BciliGe'
rents Demanded.

ALBANY. y. Y. May I'm the Assem-
bly, to-day Mr.. Pavry introduced the tol-
lowing resolutions. which were adopted:
whereas. the Cubans are engaged IN
q struggle TO throw of the yoke OF spain
and establish their national independenc' :
and
whereas. it is feared that Spanish sol
diers may repeat the barbarous atrocl-
ties which characterized the war Of 1868:
Resolved. by the Senate aud Assembly
Of the state OF New York. That We extend
Ia the patriots oC cuba our sincere gym
pathy In their night for liberty; ana
Resolved. That we resp 'ctfully bur tr-
gently request the President OF the nl'eu
states to take proper steps To ensur' To
tho citizens and 80llicrs IF Cuba the
rights Of beligerents. under the rules OF
modern warfare; and
Resolved. That a copy of these r'sciu-
lions. duly attested. be- lorwar-ec g m
President Of the tinted states ana 10
the Secretary OF the Department OF state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03

KELLER. at his residence. it
east Marshall street. al g o'cl.ck D. So
THURSDAY. May ?. $50 JOHN KELLER,
~ years 81 age.
Funeral al ! O'Clock T.. a. FRIDAY
from Holy Trinity church. Friend ii
acqlaintancos invited a. aticnt
No flowers.
YEAGER.-pied. ~ the re.J.a.. .f
his parents. No 22l0 east Broad -u 90
Thursday morning Nay 2i 90 '
O'Clock. GEORGE H.. Jr, only "n 'i
George l.. and Lucy 4. ieagl. n t
18th year Of his age.
Funeral from -. Johns lhi.''r.l
church ON ATrRDAN. NAV lI f.
O'Clock 4. NJ. Friends and acqnaiEiin.'f
invited 10 attend.
philadelphia Ledger aul Blit.mor I'D
,.taa 80 s4ftN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03

handsome lamp contributed b. AFR. John
Doyle Of this CITY.
Tonight the chief attractions viii be
the court scenes and the clothing store
on the B0wCry. under the management
% y assrs Sol Well and Everett IL
Redford. STEMS orchestra will be on
hand, and there will be dancing after
10 o'clock The bazaar 80 far has been
great success and a source OF nuc1
qualification and enjoyment 20 Flks and
their friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
SELLING LIQUOR ~ NORFOLK.
Informrr Ordinances Proposed
Nnuy Warrants Issued.

NORFOLK. VA. May 2-(SpeciaL)-
\ movement H. on foot 10 have the city
Councils adopt an ordinance giving to
the informers in cases Of violations OF
the new liquor law one half OF the hne'
and there h. still another movement 10
give them all of the fines I'm such cases.
Tho minimum fine is 81 ana the maxi
mum 500 and it is thought that such
an ordinance as one or the other OF those
indicated would greatly stimulate PIT
vate detective work. II is said that the
movement originated with the Htter
class of liquor dealers.
Chief-of-Poice King hah ISSUED To-
day thirty-hye or forty warrants against
liauor dealers for not complying win
The new law-somc for not having their
places on the street. and others for not
iavings signs up notifying the pubic
that no minors are admit-ei. Ihey are
citv warrants and under the law the
defendants have 1--WE days in which 10 get
ready for a hearing Of their cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-03
The buchanan Execution.

SING SING. y. Y. May warden
Sage will. Saturday. for the third time.
send out invitations to the witnesses 10
attend the execution Of DR.. buchanan
Wednesday next. al which time the
second respite granted 10y Governor Nor
ton expires.
The Warden said to-day he had every
reason t. believe that the death sentence
would be carried out at that time unless
some regular order from the court was
served upon him TO cause Il further post
monument.