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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-10-30
BAsKEr RALL LEAGuT.

Hartford, Oct, 29.--Trinity has enter
ed triangular basket ball league with
Yale and Wesleyan to play series of
games through the winter. The cap
tains of the Trinity, Yale and Wesleyan
basket ball teams have agreed that
each college shall play two games with
each Of the other two, one Of the games
being on her own grounds. 1t Is in
tended to work in what football men
they can.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-10-30
uELn IN a. oOo BoNps.

Hartford, Oct. 29-In the police court
yesterday James Tremonte pleaded
guilty and was held in $4,000 bonds UNI
tilNovember5for attempt to kill Joseph
Monda, another Italian, The men had
d dispute on October 10, when Ire
monte discharged q load os shot in
Monda's leg. He is yet unable to leave
the hospital. Tremonte evaded arrest
until Yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-10-30
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Martin f. Brown of Boston has filed
a libel for divorce in the Suffolk county
court against his wife, Annie A. Brown,
of this city, for alleged desertion. The
couple were married at Uxbridge,
Mass, where the desertion is alleged
to have taken place.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-10-30
WILL CONFER SECOND DEGREE.

Croswell Lodge, I. o. o. F., in a Pros
porous Condition
Several candidates will be initiated
into the mysteries of the second degree
of odd Fellowship in Croswell lodge
this evening. Recently this lodge,
which has only had an existence of a
few years, has had boom and is gain
ing in membership every week. The
entertainment committee is arranging a
series of social meetings for the win
ter.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-10-30
CHANGE OF RESIDENCE.

DR.. H. F. Gill of Chapel street moved
yesterday into his new residence at No.
8 Wooster Place. His new home, which
was the old Phelps estate and latterly
owned by the late j. B. Manville. was
purchased by the doctor recently. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

smith Also shot Himself. and NOT
Been Heard from since.

Been heard from SINCE.
Tom Smith, the recalcitrant lover. who
shot his sweetheart, Mary Meekins,
through the temple Tuesday night, near
ly killing her, has not yet been over
taken The woman and Smith had
quarrelled, and the man was driven from
the house. He returned, however
and, Disgusting his voice, gained an en-
trance. AS soon as the door closed be-
hind him he fred three shots, two of
which took effect-one passing through
the right ear. and the other making an
ugly wound in the left temple. Smith
then put a bullet into his own head.
Officer Hughes, of the First District,
has the case in charge, and has ascer-
tanned that Smith had frequently threat
ened TO shoot the woman. and was told
that she had recently been sick, and
Smith swore then that, II she ever re-
covered, he would kill her. Mr.. Hughes
traced Smith to his home, and learned
from Smith, ST., that his son had shot
himself. There was blood on the floor
10 prove the statement. Smiths father
said that the deed was committed soon
after his son returned home. He then
left the house. and did not return
The woman lies now in the Almshouse
Hospital, and is in a critical condition.
She has burning fever-a very bad
symptom-and no attempt can be made
yet to locate the ball; besides, her face
IS terribly swollen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

and Cutchlns. Bills and pay-rolls
amounting to s1.S20.50 were approved.
and Superintendent Boiling stated that
after paying all the bills OF the depart
ment there would stiH be a balance 10
the credit OF the pump-house account
OF about 800. He suggested that
part OF this sum should be expended
I'm making some very necessary repairs.
He added that It would take about 1915
to put pump No 8. at the old pump
house I'm frst-class order, and said that
the gangwavs at the new pump-house
should be repaired. Some repainting
should also be done. on motion OF MT.
Tanner these repairs were ordered.
LOOKING INTO SALARIES.
Mr.. Montgomery brought to the at
tention OF the committee the expediency
OF having subcommittee look tho
roughly into the question Of salaries
and wages OF the officers and employees
OF the department. in order 10 ascertain
IL there should he any decreases or in
creases made, and TO make such recon-
mendations TO the General Committee as
might be deemed proper. He offered n
motion carrying into effect his idea,
which was adopted. The Chair appoint
ed on the subcommittee Messrs. Mont
gomery, Tanner, and Cutchins.
At the session OF the Committee on
Police last night, very little business
was transacted. Those present were
Chairman starke and Messrs. Iawder,
Montgomery. and Whalen. Bids for sup
plying the city with license tins for
wagons and hacks, etc. were opened.
and the contract was awarded to Mr..
c. r. Francis, the tins to be stenciled
and furnished to the city at cents a
pair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
THE TRADES COUNCIL MEETS.
Many Matters Discussed Mt Last
Nights Session.

The Central Trades and Labor Council
held a special meeting last night in lieu
Of the one which, in the ordinary course
Of events. would have taken place next
week. The meeting was held this week
so as not to conflict with the holiday sea-
son and to ensure a full attendance OF
the members as matters of vital i'm
pOrtance were to be discussed. President
J. b. Doherty was in the chair
The Organizing Committee reported that
the circle-check system was in operation,
and was meeting with great success This
system pledges merchants TO use union
made goods and 10 pay n per cent. re-
bate, TO be divided equally between the
Central Trades and Labor Council, the
labor organization responsible for the
manufacture of the goods, and the oN-
pense Of maintaining the system.
The Committee on Labor-Day Fund re-
ported progress. The object OF this COM
mittee is to secure money for the proper
celebration Of Labor-Day next year.
Mr.. a. b. Shannon, OF New York. was
introduced 10 the council. and explained
his system Of labor directories, which the
council endorsed, and President Doherty
and Secretary Dornln were authorized 20
sign an agreement with Mr.. Shannon 10
supply these directories to the council
The council then resolved itself into
executive session for the consideration OF
important questions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
ATTEND MEETING IN NoRroLK.
Many Republican Leaders, Leave for
That City.

Local Republican leaders and a num-
Der OF the members Of the State Com
mittee Of that party, who passed
through Richmond yesterday, professed
TO be completely at sea in regard 10
the probable outcome OF the meeting 10
be held in Norfolk to-day. 1t appears
TO be the general belief among the anti
Lamb faction that they have thirds
OF the State Committee representing the
meeting recently held in this city.
"A simple question TO be settled at
this meeting" said Mr.. Allan 10 a Dis
patch reporter yesterday, between Colo
mel Lamb and his few followers on the
one side, and the committee as a BODY
on the other. deals with the construction
Of the new plan Of organization. and
the relative powers Of the head OF the
party and the party itself"
Messrs. Morgan Treat. s Brown Al
Ian. and g. +. Barksdalc were I'm the
city on Tuesday. and left for Norfolk
10 watch Lambs movements. Colonel
Hampton Hoge. Captain Mclaughlin.
Colonel Brady. Park Agnew. and Mr..
Allan left on the afternoon train. Colo
mel X. II. Hubbard one OF Lambs right
hand men. reached the city yesterday,
and said that Lamb would not recognize
tho Richmond meeting. but would at
tempt TO have the old committee recog-
nzed If this is true II certainly means
that spirited fight will take place
Judge Waddill is unable to attend the
meeting In Norfolk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
TABLEAUX AND MUSIC.
"An Evening With Charles Dana
Gibson Mt the Academy Tonight.

Everything is in readiness for the Eve
ming with Charles Dana Gibson" at the
Academy Of Music tonight. The finish
ing touches will be put TO the groupings
at a dress rehearsal at noon to-day.
Much interest has been evinced in the
performance, and IL is an assured fact
that the audience will be large and fash
ionable. Society has taken the matter up
with considerable enthusiasm, and the de-
mand for seats has exceeded the most
sangulne expectations OF the promoters.
Miss Catherine Pyle who will direct the
posings. has been very busy since her ar
rival here on Tuesday. and is most san
guine as TO the artistic result of her Ia
bors. Miss Pyle is a rising young artist
I'm New York. She has several times had
charge of similar entertainments in the
great metropolis, and stands very high In
Gothamite amateur dramatic circles. To
Dispatch reporter yesterday she spoke
enthusiastically OF Mr.. Gibsons work,
which she has studied very closely. She
has chosen nine OF his most celebrated
pictures. which viii be reproduced to-
night, some OF the most popular members
OF Richmond society taking part In the
groupings. The musical features Of the
entertainment will be particularly attrac-
tive. Among those who are TO sing are
Mrs. b. +. orion and Signor Campobello.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
WHAT WILL THE REPORT BE.
Committee on Refrenchment and
reform TO Meet Tonight.

The Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform meets again tonight. This ses-
sion Is an adjourned one to consider
such report as the subcommittee ap-
pointed to consider the testimony ad-
duced before that body in the Broad
street matter may present.
The chlef topic Of conversation about
the City Hall yesterday was the adop-
ton by the Board OF Aldermen at its
meeting on Tuesday night OF a part OF
the committees first report. To say the
least OF IL, there was surprise manifest
ed on the part OF Il number Of the offi-
Gals. IL was thought generally In NUM-
cipal circles that the Board would not
concur in any OF the recommendations
of the Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform as contained in that report. The
ordinances and resolutions which passed
the Board, II is understood Will be
signed by the Mayor when presented to
him. They involve reductions IN salaries
amounting to about 5000 or one-half
OF The entire sum the report contom-
plated saving. Friends OF retrenchment
however. think that the beginning has
been made, and that II will mean the
more economical administration of the
sity's affairs In almost all OF the depart
ments In future.
A regular session OF tho Committee
on Grounds and Buildings will also be
held this evening at o'clock
WATER COMMITTEE MEETS.
The Council Committee on Water held
a regular meeting In Room No. ~ OF the
city Hall at o'clock last night. There
were present Chairman Briggs and
Messrs. LaSder. Tanner. zimmerman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Sam w. Bigger left yesterday for
Danvilc
Mr. II. ID. Hayward. OF Boston, is in
the city on a pleasure-trip.
Mr. w. r. Hayden, manager for Stuart
Robson is an old Richmond boy.
The Henrico County Court was not IN
session yesterday, but will be to-day.
Mrs. w p. Thornton. OF Rocky Mount.
is visiting her sister. Mrs. ID. 5. Mo-
earthly. sol east Leigh street
Governor O'Ferrall has declined the ins
vitation extended him to attend the meet.
ing Of the Young Mems Democratic Club,
OF Boston, op the 2lst and address thu
club.
Mr. G.. NJ. Scott. OF Chicago Is on a
visit to the city. He has not been herd
before since about the time oi the evacu-
alton.
Captain Charles II. Epps. the enicienf
City Sergeant OF Richmond. Is confined
10 his bed with another attack OF rheus
matisni.
Messrs. Frederick S. Cox. OF Charlotte
and Charles NJ. Wallace. Jr.. qualified ID
practice In the Supreme Court Of Appeala
yesterday morning
Z Mrs. Charles T. o'Ferral. Jr, Of Max
Meadows, Wythe county, Is In the city
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Fitzgerald. II
No. 100 Grove avenue.
Rev. Or. j. c. Hiden delivered an ado
dress at Ebenezer church Tuesday night
on Missionary Work Among the Ne.
groes in the Days of Slavery"
Dir. and Mrs. Charles X Harrison. whd
have been the guests OF Mrs. William
II. Perkins. No. PIT east Grace street.
for the past week, have returned home.
Mr.. John p. Branch sailed for Europe
on the American Liner St Louis Tues
day. He expects to join Mrs. Branch
and other members OF his family In Mu<
mich. by Christmas.
Miss Sallie Wray, OF $40 west Cary
street, who was very badly burned while
cleaning n pair OF gloves with gasoline
several weeks since, is much improved
and expects 10 be out in few days.
The condition OF Mr.. Joseph NJ. Shell
con, Gas Inspector, who has been so Ill
at his residence, on Clay street, was
regarded as considerably improved yes
terday. His friends hope he Will recover.
Mrs. Annie Rhaum and Miss Laura V.
Huntley, Of this city, left via Richmond,
Fredericksburg. and Potomac railroad,
yesterday morning for Baltimore and
Philadelphia, on a ten days pleasure triN
A meeting will be held at the Young
Mems Christian Association pariors toe
morrow at noon OF all leaders OF tho
Kings Daughters OF the City Union whd
wish TO connect with the chapter 10 as
sist the poor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Election of Officers.

Richmond Lodge. No. 1874. l. O. s. b., at
their annual meeting. held at Druids'
Hall on Tuesday night. elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing term: Pres
ident Rev. +. Phillips; Vice-President,
IL. III. Rosenberg; Past President, Alex.
Cohen; Secretary, S. /. Hirshberg Trea-
surer. A. Steiner; Guardian. +. Braver-
man; Warden, a. Malloy; Conductor, q.
Frank; Trustees-A. schwartzman. NJ.
Orenstein, and A. Faber.
The report of the order showed n very
large increase Of membership. this lodge
alone having increased during the past
year 100 per cent The treasurer, Mr. A.
Steiner. has paid to Mr.. G. Frank the
sum OF $500. being the amount due to him
on the life of his wife. who recently died
under distressing circumstances shortly
after her arrival In Baltimore.
This order pays 81 600 on the death OF a
member and 400 ON the death OF a mem
bers wife. This is the second death in
this lodge since Its institution, two years
ago. the first being the late Emil Solo
monsky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
A VICTIM OF ALCOHOLISM.
Lee Dean Found Dead In Field In
Henrico County.

The dead body of a young man. named
Lee Dean. was discovered by n colored
woman yesterday on the farm Of Mr..
Kitley. in Varina District. Henrlco coun-
~.
The matter was reported at once 10
the police. and Constable Samuels and
Squire Price proceeded to the spot, and
investigated the circumstances surround
ing the young mans death. 1t trans
pired that Dean was intoxicated on Tues
day night and that he resisted the ef-
forts Of his young cousins TO take him
Hme He laid down I'm the field. and
the children covered him up and left
him. The body was found in the same
place and position as when last seen by
his cousins and bore no trace OF yio-
lence.
Coroner Croxton viewed the remains,
and decided that death had resulted from
and that an inquest was
unnecessary. The remains were turned
over to the relatives for burial.
Lee Dean was barely % years OF age.
He was the nephew Of Mr. John III. Brit
tain, with whom he lived. He was n
young man of good address. and made
many friends by his extreme good ma
ture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
To Have n Long-Distance phone.

Pending the coming Of the long-distance
phone system 10 Richmond. the manage
ment of the Jefferson has made arrange
ments with the Richmond Telephone
Exchange Southern Bell Company to
put a long-distance booth in that hotel
and connect II with Washington and other
northern cities. The old company already
has a long -dlstance phone In operation
here. and the Jefferson's wire will be at
tached to it in some way, so as TO enable
the guests at this caravansary TO speak
in person to persons thousands Of miles
away without leaving the Jefferson.
when the Council shall have said what
long-distance phone the city shall have
and the same is established here said
Mr. webster. one Of the managers Of the
hostelrv. last night, I'VE will. of course
then put I'm that instrument But We
must have a long-dlstance phone. ana
will have one I'm our hotel In few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
TO SUCCEED JOHN II. FELLOWS.
william VI. II. OIcott Appointed Dis
frIcf Attorney of New York.

ALBANY. N. Y, December l6.-Goy-
ernor Morton to-day appointed WIilian
NJ. X. Olcott as District-Attorney %
New York county. the place made va
cant by the death OF Colonel John Re-
Fellows. The salaried positions attached
to this Office aggregate si7s.ooo. Mr.. Oh
colt is a Republican. and viii hold off
flee under this appointment until January
l. 1898. when his successor. TO be chosen
at the general election next fall. will b
installed
Mr.. Olcott's appointment was madd
upon the recommendation OF Sdpremes
Court Justices Barrett. Lawrence, Ins
graham, Gildersleeve. and Truax. OF New
York; and Smith, OF Elmira; Mayor W.
l.. Strong, ex-Mayor Grace. Hon. T. c.
Platt, Comptroller Fitch, Hon. Theodord
Roosevelt; sixteen members OF Congress,
and many prominent persons and busis
ness firms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
THE TOWER,
2oI and 2o3 East Broad.
~~~~NN~N~ANNHNNNN~
Open Every Evening Until Christmas

Gold Penholders. pearl handles, soc. and
Fountain Pens, N25.
Sterling Silver Paper-Cutters. soc.
Sterling Silver Files. Soc
Sterling Silver Manicure Sets, 2.25.
Sterling silver Manicure Scissors, s9c.
Sterling Silver Scissors. 69c.
Sterling Silver Pocket Files, 25c.
The Latest Novelty Cats, &c.
All the new designs I'm Stick-Pins DC.
Lock Bracelets 81 and h.25--the real
childrens plain and Set Rings. solid
gold. &c
Link cum Buttons. loc to $3.50.
CLOAKs AND CAPEs.
The warm spell Is over, and we have
put the warm price on Cloaks and Capes
We must reduce the stock We have made
the price TO suit you
IS Black Beaver Cloaks. buttoned TO
neck, $3.50.
$50 Tan Melton Coats. velvet collar. s..
IS Black Blouse Coats, g.
$3.50 Tan Melton Coats, tight hitting
front. fancy, trimmed with straps and
buttons. $50.
$3.50 Black and Blue Beaver Coats,
tight fitting front, trimmed in Marten fur
Ts9
$ Black Cloth Capes trimmed in pearl
buttons, s2.T5.
$3.50 Black Beaver Capes. trimmed In
cloth straps and cloth buttons, A.25.
S25 Seal Capes, ;l5.
$50 Wool-Seal Capes, Sl6.
$50 Plush Capes trimmed in fur and
Jet. A.5.
ALL CARPETS MADE, LAID. AND
LINED THIS WEEK FREE
OF CHARGE.
81 Wilton Velvet Carpet 75c.
1875 Velvet Carpets, soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

Since the issuance. a week or two ago
~ the order prohibiting tramps from
sIeeping in the station-houses, inc
knights OF the road have made the SAND
house at the Allegheny shops. in when
there IS always a good fire, their head
quarters. A number Of them were as
sembled there last night, when negro.
who had been drinking, walked IN an
,roceedod TO make things lively Ia the
melee the negro cut William Quinn.
white man. claiming TO hail from Balti-
more. quite severely on the head. The
police vfre summoned, but when the
officers arrived only Quinn was 10 b
found. He was taken TO the station
house. and then carried to the aims
house. where his wound. which is not
q. dangerous one, was dressed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
4 study In Linguistics.

"A Study in Observation-Disclosures
Considered as to IT.. Changes and Their
Results" will be Or. John Pollard's lee
ture in the College chapel tonight at SIS
o'clock.
DR.. j. C. Hideri. commenting on Dr..
Pollard's recent lecture on the "Origin OF
Language" in the Religious Herald o.
this week, writes
"'rhe origin OF language and the
changes which language undergoes were
treated in a style which showed research
and thought. To an enthusiastic student
Of linguistic science, the lecture was par
ticularly enjoyable. on account OF the
truly scientific, and yet highly sugges-
tive. style. in which the Professor dis
cussed his great and difficult theme.
There was a vast deal OF Information. as
well as thinking, packed into that lee
ture"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
NEWS.
"iNONG TEE BREAKERS TO hIl
PRESENTED N CHESTERFIELD.
Probability OF T. New Railrond Being
nuut-Omcers Of Forcst-IiiII Camp.
Personal and other Items Cleaned
Ola the south Side.
r RaiIroad Being

Among the Breakers" q very pleasing
rus. n two acts. VIII be presented al
es Hall, in Chesterfield. tomorrow
..at ty amateur talent from Manchester
Petersburg. and Chesterfield. 1t was play
s 20 Leader Hail by a local cast most
fully year or TWO ago. Boiling
I u.s. near the Petersburg turnpike
.. 20 haIr way between Manchester and
Peer burg. and the entertainment viii De
.t led Dy people from both cities ana
re outy Of Chesterfield. 4 party Is
bang made up in this city to go out in a
wagon. People from Petersburg, it is
thought. win DO the same thing, and they
together with the county people, VIII
make up a large gathering TO help the
Charitable purpose for which the drama
SID Dc given
The cast Of characters viii be made UP
q tha following talented people; David
Murray Keeper Of Fairpolnt ighD. Mr..
Warren Thompson; Larry Divine (his as
f.f.aU. Mr. y. 4. Clement; Hon. Bruce
lHntou. Alr. Charles Clement; Peter Para
nh ia newspaper reporter, Mr.. - "
Parker. Scud "a colored servanO, Mt
Charles sawtolle: Miss Minnie Dazc (Hln-
l"s nice) Miss Louise Wills; MISS
s.trbr.rht cast up by the waves, MISS
Fannie W. Alien Mother carey Ga re-
r'ol forunc-teller). Miss Winnie Dan
Cox, B.ddy Beau IAN irish girD, MISS
t.9fa Hatcher.
MANCHEsTER's NEW INLET
fhe contemplated rev railroad into
dorchester from Midlothian has been the
source of much favorable comment, and
main pgsTose is 70 furnish an avenue
Il t1e markets Of Manchester for the
90, PTS OF Midlothian but passengers
VII also be transported and viii be taken
ti any point on the route. In oicen
l.h's tnore was q road between the two
PAGES known as the old coal-car road,
whose motive power was equine
+he parties who have the new project
view viii run over the same route as
W. Oh company. This VIII De OF great
-hFenience 70 the country people. and
i'ai benefit 10 the citizens Of Manches-
- hey Win be able 10 get coal az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
burned by a Lamp Explosion.

The ambulance, with Or. Charles
Labenberg In charge was called last
night to First and Jackson streets TO
attend colored man, named Thomas
curd. who had been burned from the ex-
D'osiOn OF n lamp.
Curd was passing from one room 10
mother. with the lamp IN his hand, and.
stumbling. let the lamp fan from his
hand An explosion followed, and oil
md glass and Curd was all over the room
~ once.
The fire I'm the room was smothered
before much damage was done to the
'rrnlture, but pieces and bits OF glass
buried themselves into the mans head.
md he was also painfully burned. He
.as taken TO the almshouse and treated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Fire I'm a Re.idence Yesterday.

The alarm OF fire turned IN from Box
> at 2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon was
aused by the partial burning OF the house
No. ia south Third street, occupied oy
Mr.. John Knox. clerk in the Second Audi
tors office. The blaze originated from a
defective flue running from Latrobe
heater IN the back parlor The second
1oor. where the fire was confined, was
occupied by Mr.. c. II. Brauer clerk at
.hase Brothers music-store. The fire was
,onhned to the second floor, and the loss
d Mr.. Brauer will reach 500; TO Mr. Knox
bout $500 and 10 the house probably
y O.O