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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

after.
THE OLD SOLDIERS HOME.
The Soldiers Home, a place of conhne-
ment for soldiers who were in the city
without passports, or for those who had
no other abiding place, was located on the
corner Of Seventh and Cary streets. It,
too has passed away. and on its site now
stands the large cigarette factory Of the
Allen a Ginter Branch OF the American
Tobacco Company.
A vacant lot marks the spot where the
Confederate States iron-yard was located,
and where much of the metal TO be con-
verted into shells and guns was stored
and inspected. ...
one other notable building which has
been obliterated is that in which were
located the Farmers Bank and the Bank
of Virginia In ante-belum days. This
building sat back in the yard opposite
the custorn-house. on the site now occu-
pied by Stearn's block, and in front of 1t
was tall. iron fence.
OF the new buildings which have been
erected since the war the most conspicu-
Gus are the new City Hall, the Jefferson,
the most palatial hotel structure in this
country: the new Chamber OF Commerce
building the new State Library building,
the splendid Masonic Temple. the hall re-
Gently erected by II. T.. Lee Camp No. l,
Confederate Veterans, and the Confed-
crate Soldiers Home.
All of these are constructed In hand
some style. and are both ornaments and
credit 10 the city. which has, like Phoe-
nix. sprung from its ashes.
Where the Offices Were Located.
The following, taken from an almanac
of 1866. shows where the chief offices OF
the COnfederacy were:
The Treasury building formerly and now
known as The custom-house) fronts on
Main and Bank streets. midway between
Tenth and Eleventh streets. Crhe build
ing has been remodelled and enlarged
since the war, yet these general direc-
tons hold good.
The Presidents office is on the third
floor of this building first stairs to the
right of Bank-stTeet entrance.
The Office of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury is on second floor, in front part
same entrance.
The Registers Office Is on same floor,
right-hand side of Bank-street entrance.
The Treasurers office is on first floor
entrance from main street, opposite Farm
ers' Bank
The First Auditors office is in the Cliff
ton House. in rear of the Ballard House.
The Second Auditors office is in the
building Formerly occupied as MoluutHtdl
Hotel corner OF Grace and Ninth streets
now ST. Claire HoteD,
The Third Auditors office is in the
Post-Onice Department, second floor,
now Goddin Hail. CThis Is new build
ing. almost a reproduction of the, old
one).
The Comptroller's office is at the corner
of Main and Sixth streets arlington
House,.
The city post-ofiice is under Spotswood's
Hotel Main street Where Pace block
now Isl.
The Medical Purveyor's Office is on
Pearl, or Fourteenth, street, between
Main and Cary.
The Department OF State IS on the third
floor of the Treasury building Custom
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ment building. second story. right-hand
side.
The Ordnance Bureau and Attorney
Generals office are on same noor, right
hand side
The Commissary- Generals office rs on
south side OF Main street, between Nin'n
and Tenth. Burned at evacuation.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES once IS at
corner Of Bank and Tenth streets (where
Times building now Isl.
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IL at the cor
ner OF Broad and Ninth streets ("Valen-
tine House').
The Army Intelligence Office Is ever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

tiOii NON ONbtH ~ -'i's
Bank Of Virginia, Main street (Stearns
block is on the site)
General GARDENERS office Is in the frame
building at the northwest corner or CAPT.
toll and Tenth streets. (Moved away 10
Navy HILL where it is now school
house.)
The Provost Marshars Office and Pass
port Office I'm same building, corner Broad
and Tenth streets.
The Medical Directors ONCE is also in
the same building.
Lieutenant General Ewelrs office com
handing Department Of Richmond), on
Franklin street, between Sixth and
Seventh.
General Kempers office Commanding
Virginia Reserves) is In Female Institute
building, on Tenth. north Of Marshall
street
The War-Tax Bureau Is In the Rich
mond House (now st. Lukes Home
DR.. Hunter McGuires HospitaD, Governor
street.
Persons are notified not to enter any
of the offices without addressing the mes
sengers.
Positively no persons, on or without
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

to keep forever inViolate from the ITO"
OF conquerng foe. How my heart SAM
within me at sight OF the appalling hoio-
caust.
Even yet my command halts irresoiu'e-
" on a hill near the eastern environs or
the city. awaiting the tardy orders that
il seemed would never reach us Every
man looked on the scene with bleeding
heart and bated breath as the coniagra-
ton spread and the moments sped on
Other commands were pressing by U.s.
until finally we were left entirely alone
no other organized force in sight, the rear
guard of the retreat. Still, even yet, no
enemy appeared in sight.
ORDERS AT LAST
At last a courier came. and we moved
forward on through Rockets, where the
widest commotion prevailed on up Main
street. where numberless women and
boys. reckless OF personal danger were
showing and tugging at barrels and par
cells OF stores thrown out from the COM
missaries quarters; on by the shoe fac
tory Just in time for the boys 10 get a
supply of new shoes, which they very
much needed, and which was the last bit
OF clothing the government ever gave
them. Onward to near the Capitol Itself,
winding in and out from street TO street
10 avoid the fast-encroaching flames, we
pushed our way, and there again awaited
orders. No one especially seemed TO be
IN command, and no one seemed to know
what we were there for
In the mean time an ocean OF flame
was roaring and raging near us, and
leaping along from house 10 house and
street to street. No one did aught 10
check the fire. AS the flames came on
the houses were deserted, the bewildered
occupants dragging after them whatever
they could OF personal property or house
hold goods. CONSERVATION and confusion
prevailed on all sides. No one seemed
capable OF sober reason or calm reflection.
The whole city appeared doomed TO go
down before the onrushing element, That
howled and Kissed like a thousand furies.
Still my company stands idly by, spec
tators OF the horrid sight. No order FOR
Us to move We could only stand and
wait, and. IL need be. perish. like Casa
blanca at our posts. But at last we were
moved forward again, this time toward
Mayos bridge. to cross over the James.
But, behold, the small bridge over the
canal before Mayo's is reached Is wrap
ped in flame. Fortunately. way Is still
open through the yard at the Danyille
depot, and thither We dash. eager 10 es-
cape from the wilderness OF flame that is
scorching us and rendering our horses
almost frantic.
THE MANCHESTER MILLS.
Once safely over into Manchester. we
look back upon the mountains OF black
smoke that obscured the sky and hid hair
the city from our view. But there. too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

Powell. who is Americas only great wo-
man violinist; Llg. G.. Quintano, young,
handsome, and romantic, just over from
Naples, and will make his mark; Sig
De Macchi. another young Italian pianist.
Two OF the trio of greatest living
pianists-R osenthal and Joseffy-are also
among the number. The most learned
critics. after exhausting volumes Of COM
PARSONS, have never yet been able TO
determine which should be named first as
the greatest Paderewsky, Rosenthal, or
Joseffy. For either pleasure or instruc-
ton, IL matters little which one II be-
They are maryels and models for all other
players OF the world.
Messrs Moses e. Co., have almost COM
pleted arrangements for the concerts. and
the subscription list will be opened the
latter part OF this week. Five concerts
are 10 be given commencing I'm November
and continuing through the remainder Of
the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
CASTLE THUNDER.

running through from Broad 70 Capitol
between Ninth and Tenth streets. This
ives. Ia turn. vacated for the magnificent
municipal building which occupies the
site OF the original City Hall and the
rest OF thu block
Another building. which was conspicu-
Gus In ante-bcllum days, but which has
now passed away. was the old court
house. which occupied site within the
Capitol Square at the corner Of Twelfth
and Franklin streets. In this building
the Supreme and Circuit courts formerly
met This was also burned In the evacua-
ton fire. and not a yestige OF l, remains.
oAo briidins was fhres stories In height
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
and wa, ornamented with large columns

and was ornamented with large columns
on the Twelfth-street front
The United Presbyterian church, which
stood on the northwest corner OF Eighth
and Franklin streets. was another noted
structure that disappeared I'm the evacua-
ton fire. This church was presided over
by Rev. Charles II. Read, now pastor
emeritus OF the Grace-Street Presbyterian
church. and was one of the handsomest
sasctuaries In the city. IL was sur
mounted BY a tall steeple. which contain
ed large. sweet-toned bell The bell
was sacrificed to the Confederate cause
early IN the war, and tho church follow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
end by stairs nearest Main

house)-ascend by stairs nearest Main
street
The War Department building Qorm-
erly known as Mechanics lnstitute) is on
Ninth street, between Main and Frank
lin streets at was burned at the evacl-
alton: was at the west end Of Bank
street,
The Secretary of War and Adjutant-
and lnspector-General are on the first
floor OF the building.
The Post-Office Department is In the
stuccoed building tGoddin HalD. corner
Bank and Eleventh streets.
The Navy Department and Surgeon
Generals Office are In the War Depart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

There is on foot a plan to raise a ,,..
able monument 10 j. +. b. Stuart .,r.
flower OF cavaliers" and the monur,s-'
TO our President. Jefferson Davis. w.
cornerstone Is to be laid on tho sl !,
July. will be pushed 10 an early Gomez.
ton. Has not Richmond then. fairly -
right to be called "the City OF No
ments"?
SOME NOTABLE BUILDINGS
The new City Hall, on the site %, o..
old hail. and the handsome First pre,t-'
terrain church, which were torn dow, =,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
RICHMOND REVISITED
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

stables, Is one of the most beautiful and
convenient buildings OF the kind TO be
found. There are in it offices for the
State officers. rooms for the Court OF
Appeals. and beautiful accommodations
for the Library OF over 1000 volumes;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

fyrent name - scrofula, kidney disease or
Liver complaint" But the name only tells
where il settles. II Is really all one dis
ease - Bad blood and there is only one
cure - Good blood
An abundance OF good, rich, red, blood put
into the circulation, cures every one of these
complaints. consumption as well as the rest
If II hasn't gone too far. II is on this true
physiological principle proven BY ex-
perience-that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery cures Consumption and all other
blood diseases. 1t tones up the blood-mak-
ing organs to produce fresh supply Of
healthy, red blood this carries new nour-
ishnent and life 10 the wasted lung tissue !:
or any other tissue that is affected II
drives out the poisonous disease germs
which clog the skin. liver or kidneys. II is
simply question of purifying and building
up; where there is anything left TO build on
the Golden Medical Discovery" will in
fallbly build up and cure. II cures cases
which doctors declare "incurablc." That
word has lost its meaning since Doctor
Pierce's wonderful Discovery"
The plain and hopeful truth abort disesse Is
shown in the light Of the best scienee OF the
century in DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. II is volume Of ZOOS pages illustrated
II also contains letters from many who have been
rescued from consumption. This great book -
FEE, II YOU send IL one-ceut stamps, to cover cost
81 niaiiing oniy. to Worlds pispensary Medical
Association. Buffalo. H.. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

CThS Magnlnccnt hOtel iscNcHty D'~
sturdy fighter OF the cavalry, in Monroe
Park.
Nor must we fail 10 visit Libby Hin and
admire the beautiful monument. Pom
peys Pillar. with bronze Confederate
soldier on the top. which was erected 10
the memory OF the soldiers and sailors OF
the Confederacy, and unveiled with Inn
posing ceremonies on May 20. 1884.
And we must be sure 20 see the marble
statue OF Jefferson at the Jefferson Hotel,
which the genius OF Edward Valentine has
made one Of the most superb works OF
art In this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

Mother 90 newly-married daughter
You don't mean 10 say. Marie. thar }'.
have kept your grocery-book iof lal'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
'71'' FOR COLDS.

Manual OF Diseases mailed free.
Sold by druggists. or sent prepaid upon
receipt OF price. % cents and 81. Hum
phreys Medicine Company, III William
street. New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

Hiram reading the paper; DO 20,
know what they mean by strads'A' ~,
Siias: Yes. A Stradervarus IS ~
Latin name fer fiddie.-Puck.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
HUMPHREYS
AND
HOMEOPATHY

are synonymous in the minds OF the
people. The immortal Hahnemann dis
covered DR.. Humphreys popularized
Homeopathy, brought II within the
reach OF the people by his system of spe-
cities.
BRAIN FAC; General Debility; all
forms of Physical and Nervous Weak
ness, arising from Mental Strain. Busi-
ness Anxiety. Care, or Worry. Over
work, or from loss of blood, or OF sleep,
are cured by No. "a. 1t is a truly Homo
eopathic Tonic.
DYSPEPSIA; Indigestion: Weak Stom-
ach cured by No. 10. II gives that
feeling OF buoyancy unknown 10 the cys-
peptic Used with No "a. will build up
the most depleted system.
RHEUMATISM: Stiffness, and Lum-
bago cured by No. Is
FEVER, Congestion, Inflammation,
Heat. Pain. and Restlessness cured by
No. ].
II Chilled or Cold. Lame or Sore. al
ways take No. !.
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sometimes whe1
the last spark of life
seems almost extin-
gaished it is famed
into fame again by
prompt, vigorous ac-
ton. II is a mistake
however, to put of
action too long /; an
other mistake IS to
despair too easily.
Both these mistakes
are made in dealing
with disease, par
ticularly with con-
sumption. 1t is neg
lected at first until
someone names it.
Thea tn c n q m e
strikes terror TO the
mind the nature of
the disease is rnisun-
derstood: II is a
blood disease, set
tied in the lungs. II
it settled somewhere
else the doctors
would give IL a diff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

by Major Lewis Ginter and AS'I''"'.' =,
months and haven't balanced It yet -
no. mamma. | let the grocer oalane,
He's so much better at figures tn'"
am. and 1 know he's honest. for pa :,
ways tells me that he has forsoi'' ~.
charge something which should nave w.
brooklyn Life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

Old papers for sale at sc. hundred "
Dispatch office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31

DOCK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT.
ID IL ExECUTKD 1T tbs DISPATCH
RlNliNG HOUSE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
THE OLD SOLDIERS HOME.

NI|ItFF'II -tVIII 'IIN T II1I" VI IVIIl
ed on the sacrificial altar very soon there
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-25
. COMPROMISE OFFER
NOVEL POINTS IN A Supreme COURT
DECISION YESTERDAY.
Reversed n Decision That Might Have
StOOd-Another Western Union
Tax Suit.

The Supreme Court yesterday handed
down an important insurance decision In the
case Of the Supreme Lodge, Knights Of
Honor, against Alberta c. Metcalf and
others. An old gentleman named Nye was
carrying $1,000 insurance in the knights Of
Honor. This policy he assigned TO Metcalf
and associates, in consideration OF $500 cash
and their payment of assessments In order
that he might draw the sick benefits from
the policy during his life. Upon his death
the knights Of Honor contested the demand
for payment OF the policy, but the Marion
County Court found in favor of Metcalf ct
al. to the extent of their claim.
The Supreme Court reversed the decision
and remanded the case for retrial on the
ground that the lower court had refused to
admit evidence as to whether or not Met
calf had made a wagering contract. A
novel point In the decision was an order that
IL Metcalf ct al. would remit all of their
claims. except the 81, 034 which they had paid
in cash to Nye and In assessments to the
knights of Honor. the decision Of the lower
court would be affirmed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-25
CITY NEWS NOTES.

Miss Harriet Wishard will lead the gospel
service az the Y. w. c. A. next Sunday al
4 p. m.
General Harrison will preside at the Law
School commencement May IS, and Judge
Grosscup,of Chicago, will make the address.
An incendiary fire destroyed the barn in
the rear Of j. +. Farley's residence, SIS
North Delaware street. early yesterday
morning.
In Police Court yesterday c. w. Dunphy
was fined $40 and costs for keeping a gam
bling room in the Enterprise Hotel. The
place was raided Sunday night.
From Stage to Pulpit will be the subject
Of an address, to men only, by Mr.. Harry
Bolton. once an actor on the stage, at the
Y. VI. c. A.. Sunday afternoon. at 4 o'clock.
Mary Parnell, an old colored woman living
at 222 West Wabash street, died suddenly
Thursday night. Coroner Castor was notified
and yesterday investigated the case. He
found that there was nothing suspicious nor
unusual In her death.
A prisoner named Ward escaped from the
workhouse Wednesday and has not been re-
captured. Ward was sent out for six months
morning Of the schnuil fire. His time would
have expired In August.
for New York and Philadelphia, to be absent
for two or three weeks on business connected
with his bureau. He will be In philadelphia
at the time Coroner Castor Is and will give
H. II. Holmes some assistance in his last
efforts for his life.
Frank Owens, a contractor living at
Twelfth and Yandes streets, was arrested
on the charge OF assault and battery with
intent to kill. yesterday afternoon. He says
that he got into a dispute with Harry Mann
over the purchase of a horse. During the
course Of the quarrel he drew back to strike
Mann In self-defense.
The regular Saturday afternoon organ re-
cital by Mr.. VIII Donley will be given to-day
at 4 o'clock at Plymouth Church. Among the
selection which Mr.. Donley will play Is the
'Intermezzo," by Mascagni: overture, ''The
Water-carrier," by Cherubini: "Fugue,'
prayer and capricio, by Lemaigre; "Adagio,'
'Menuett." by Saiome. and La Czarine,"
by Came.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-25
Addre.. by DIR. pucbtcl.

Tomorrow evening. at Central-avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church. the pastor. Rev.
Henry A. Buchtel. ID. d.. will make an ad-
dress on the General Conference giving
such an account Of the workings Of the law
making body of the Methodist Episcopal
Church as Will be OF interest 10 the members
and friends of this great religious organiza-
ton. With the services of tomorrow ID.
Buchtel closes the fifth year OF his pastorate
at the Central-avenue Church. After an abb
sence OF a month In attendance at the Cen
eral Conference, which VIII meet in Cleve-
land on May 6. DR.. Buchtel will resume his
pastoral labors here until the next session
of the Indiana Conference, unless he shall
be chosen as one OF the missionary secretar-
strong probability. During DIR. Buchtels
absence the pulpit of the Central-avenue
Church will be filed by several of the ablest
and most prominent ministers of Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-25

hanking law of great importance to the fu-
;ure development Of the country has been
proposed in the form of a bill submitted to
Congress by the Finance Department. The
National Bank of Mexico, which Is a private
institution. always contended that charters
granted for local banks in various parts of
the country were In violation of the terms
OF its charter, but that opposition is prac-
tically overcome, and the bank will receive a
money Indemnity for relinquishing its rights.
The minimum OF capital subscribed for any
new bank shall be $4,000 of which at least
one-half shall be paid VI in cash before the
bank commences business. Cash on hand
shall never be less than half OF its notes
in circulation, plus the amount OF the de-
posits at call. No bank shall be allowed to
issue notes for an amount exceeding three
times it's paid up capital. Notes shall not be
legal tender, and none shall be issued for
less tina In s.. ts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-25

CINCINNATI, April 24.-Zanone and
Prince Imperial. two odds-on favorltes. were
beaten to-day at Newport. Both were heav-
lily backed. Jake Zimmerman won the
fourth race at a mile and fifty yards In a
gallop, with 125 pounds up, in 1:44h. In the
second race the starting machine failed to
work properly. The field ran against the
webbing and broke down the machine.
Mable NJ, In the last race. turned a COM
plete sommersault with her , rider, Ham,
throwing him into a fence. but without a
very serious injury to herself or the boy.
Weather fine; track fast. Attendance, 5000.
Summaries:
First Race-Five furlongs. Pat Tucker,
81 DUNN. 5 TO i. won: Aureola, % New
ner5, i to 9, third. Time. i:62N. vespers.
Gus Straus, Susie B., Northwestern and
Summer Coon also ran. Aureola, 5 to /,
Second-Six furlongs. King William, 100
(Gardner), 5 to 2. won; Prince Imperial. 119
f0ysrton5;; 2 to 10; second ,S;pa G {TIm q
Judge Lyles, Stark, Quetta and Anthenian
also ran, Imperial out for place:
TONI Thir exes. won fu Master F AlsmI 11 ii acS Soys5-
Is to 1. second; Feast, los Matthews). s to
1, third H.,r TimsI lao 50tsp9r: ro G,asshhi bier
der, Herman. PrinceIess Prim, Austin D and
Fourth-Mile and twenty yards. Jake
Zimmerman, lbs (Overton), 8 to 10, won; The
Banker, lbs IN. Morris). IL to 8, second:
Lightfoot, lis (Ham), 8 to 1. third. Time,
1:44ls. Peytonia and Jamboree also ran.
Banker out for place.
Fifth-Four furlongs. Ethel Lee, los
DUNN, 6 to 1. won; Sharon, 1903 (Ross), 6 TO
I, second: Tern, 100 (Gardner). 2 to l, third.
Time. :is4 Princess Maud. Woodlawn.
Mills, Traveller. Blackstone and Babel NJ.
also ran. Sharon. 2 to I. place.
Enfrfpa fnr tn-rnnrrnWs
First-Six furlongs. Clara Foley. Trixie
c.. Feast. 95: Delusion, Almond, 81; Howard
NJ. st. Shivelier, 100: Hattie Below, 1O6:
Gus Straus, Black Tiger, Aleck Labold,
Rupee. los: Interior, j. C. W., Ill.
. Second-One-half mile. Woodlawn, Leo
Wicka, Beuzetta, Maud Lyles. Lady Hope,
Lady Keith, Miss Pike, 105; Red, King Nor
gan. C~ovlngton, KY. los.
Third-One mile. handicap. Aureola, co.:
Muekalonge, 30: Peytonia, 9S; Alamo, Light
foot. 100: Jamboree. 105: Miss Young. 81:
Booze. ITO: Prince Imperial, 115.
Fourth-Mile and one furong. Lightfoot.
Timberland. Ettarre, 100: Tupto, Tippecanoe.
Dockstader. Master Fred, Ondaga, 102: King
Charlie. Tremor, Probasco, Elizbert, Golden
Crown. los.
Charles Weber, Font Dor. 81: Lebanjo. 81:
Tariff Reform, So: Hotspur. Annie Goodwin.
l01; Peytonla, ITO.
Sixth-Six furlongs. Aimee, Hermania.
La Wanda. Clissie B.. %: Cuticlene, Ga: La
Fiesta, Touth Timber. Marioni, Miss Young.
l06; Stark. 10S: Susie B.. 100: Hubert, III:
Erantmau- ia