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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
He was CRYING for Help.

The barber whose shop Is on Franklin
street, about fifty yards west OF the Ola
Market, on the south side. several nights
ago was startled by hearing the
groans of some one, which seemed
10 come from the bed OF Shockoe creek
which is Immediately under his place. He
reported the matter to the police, VINO
were at first inclined to think that the
BARRIERS imagination was responsible Tor
the sounds which he alleged he heard.
Sergeant Matthews. Of the First Dis
trict. consented TO investigate the matter
however, and went TO the barber-shop,
and he. too, heard the groans. The omcer'
with several citizens. went 10 the alley
in the rear of Main street, and descended
INFO the creek, where they worked their
way under the street There they dis
covered colored man. sem.-in-
toxicated. standing knee-dsep In the
water and bowling loudly Tor help. When
his rescuers took him out OF the creek
he made away as fast as he could, with
ou, even stopping TO offer any explana-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

located in the roof Of Mr.. Shields mouth,
and had evidently been broken on by ING
piece of lead coming In contact Win
some Of the bones in the head. The
larger part of the bullet is thought to DC
in the neshy part OF the back OF the
neck and win be taken out as soon as
II commences TO give the patient any
trouble. At present Mr.. SHIELD is doing
as we'll as could possibly be expected,
and It is thought that he VIII pun
through his injury and be as well as
ever.
Doubt has been expressed by many
persons as to whether Mr.. SHIELD actu-
ally shot himself. but all the physicians
who have been associated with or VINO
have studied the case give II as their
opinion that there is nothing remark
ablo In that the wound was no more
serious, as II was very easy for the ball
TO have been detected or to have been
fired at the brain while the would-be
suicide was in a very nervous and excited
state, and the aim not have been well
taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
suELTERING ARMS HOSPITAL.
officers Elected and Other business
Transacted.

The Board of Managers OF the Shell
tering Arms Hospital held their meet
ing I'm one of the hospital rooms on Mon
day. a large number were present. as
the meeting was the most important OF
the year.
Mrs. John III. Claiborne. who has served
so efficiently as president ever since
the organization of the hospital, was
forced TO resign. Too high tribute
cannot be paid Mrs. Claiborne for her
invaluable services, and II was only
CONFUSION that made the board iinally
accept her resignation. Owing TO the
difficulty in filling so responsible a posi-
ton the board will have to announce
Mrs. Claiborne's successor later.
on account OF i'll health the CORE
spending secretary, Miss Annie r..
Shepard. was compelled to resign. The
hoard was also forced to accept this re-
sfsnation. very much against its wishes
Mrs. Charles L. Smith was chosen as
Miss Shepard's successor
Miss Anne Boykln. who has served so
efficiently in the capacity of recording sec
rotary. will continue in that position.
For tho position OF treasurer the board
is fortunate in having Mrs. King to con-
tinue.
The vice-presidents are now: Mrs.
John II. Claiborne dhe retiring presi-
denu, Miss Frances Scott, and Mrs
Janney Mrs. Janney was also re-elect-
ed chairman OF the House Committee.
Mrs. William II. Tatum was reelected
chairman of the Sick Committee; Mrs.
]. r. V. Daniel. chairman OF the Adver-
Using, and Mrs. Malvern Patterson,
chairman OF the Committee on Entertain
ment.
Among the new members on the board
are Mrs. Thomas Rutherford. Mrs.
Lightfoot. Mrs. Robert Lancaster, Mrs.
Preston Cooke, Mrs. Hazard. and Mrs.
John Lyons. Mrs. Gait was elected
head nurse.
During the past year many improve
ments have been made. The operating
room has been equipped with the latest
appliances, and the whole hospital given
an overhaul. This hospital is situated
in what is known as the old Grant
House, on Clay street between Tenth
and Eleventh. IL Is distinctly charitable
Institution. and no one able to pay OF
who wants 10 pay IS allowed as an in
mate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Ccographical and Historical Society.

The Geographical and Historical Society
OF Richmond College held regular meet
ing yesterday afternoon. The president,
Professor +. w. Boatwright. could not be
present, so the vice-president, Mr. Il. L.
Loving. presided.
MIR. Il. r. Paulson, of Accomac county.
Va, read an interesting paper on East
ern Shore, Virginia" After orief geosra-
phical description. he said that Captain
John Smith first discovered this narrow
strip OF land in the summer OF 16Os. Ac-
comac county obtained its name from the
Accomac tribe of Indians. Accomac means
across the waters" Rev. Francis Ma
kenzie. STYLED the Father OF the Ameri-
can Presbyterian Church In Virginia"
held his FIRST charge on Eastern Shore
as early as 1890. The first and only rail-
road OF the Peninsula was built about
a dozen years ago. 1t has a length OF
seventy miles, and has only one bend.
This road. by being covered with shells,
attracts the attention OF visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15


penses Of the special Joint committee
on the gas investigation.
IL was decided that the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings be authorized 10
employ a janitor at a salary or 40 per
month for the Bowitzer and STUART
Horse Guard srr,ories.
The Board coneurred in the resolution
requesting the City Attorney 10 pre-
pare an ordinance granting the Mayor
authority TO confer the powers OF police
officers on such officers OF the city as
he may see IT.
FUEL FOR THE POOR.
The sum OF $1,000 was appropriated
for coal for the poor OF the city, to be
distributed through the city Mission.
From the Ancient and Honorable Ar
tIllery, Of Massachusetts, came a greet
ing to the Governor. Mayor, the Rich
mond military companies and others VINO
assisted in entertaining the Ancients ard
Honorables during their stay in this city
several months ago. This was read
and filed.
ON the final roll-call Mr.. snead moved
TO reconsider the ordinance in regard 20
tho snecial accountant, so far as the
amendments which had been adopted
were concerned, and the Board rescind-
ed it's previous amendments and con-
Cured in the measure as it passed the
Common Council.
The resolution from the three mar
ket committees. asking for the passage
of a bill by the Legislature 10 prevent
countrymen from selling their produce al
the market-houses without license. was
adopted. and Messrs. King Snead' and
Vaughan were appointed special com
mlttee to present the matter to the Gene
raj Assembly.
Alderman Mitchell offered a resolution
appropriating s25 per month for the pay
OF a janitor for the new colored armo
ry. The question was referred C
the Committee on Grounds and Buildings
and the body adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
THE SALE OF FRESH MEATS:
Ordinance on the subject Discussed,
hut No Action Taken,


The committees on First. Second. and
Third markets held joint melting In
Room No. OF the City Hall last eve
ming. Those present were: or First Mar
ket-Messrs. Davis, Moore, and King; OF
Second Market-Messrs. Ferriter Gunst'
Jackson, and Blake; of Third Market
Messrs. Carter. Dean. and Snead. MT.
Ferriter was elected chairman.
The following ordinance, referred by
the Common Council to the committees
OF the three markets, was considered:
Be II ordained by the Council of tho
city OF Richmond, That all licensed deal
ers in the various markets or the city
be and are hereby allowed, during the
months of November, December. and
January. to sell during market-hours
such fresh meat known as spare-ribs'
chimes, ETC., as Is shipped to this city
by the farmers Of Virginia.
Mr.. r. J. Briggs appeared before the
committee and advocated favorable re-
commentator OF the ordinance, as did
Mr. NJ T. Page.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis, action on the
measure was postponed until Monday
evening. January 10Th. at o'clock,
when the City Attorney, the butchers
Of the markets, and all interested are
requested to be present.
Mr. David here offered resolution
providing that, inasmuch as the legis-
iature Is now considering the matter OF
allowing countrymen to sell their pro
duce In the markets free OF cost. the
committees Of the several markets, II
Joint session, should enter protest
against such a measure. on the grounc
that II would be injurious to the inter
ests Of the commission merchants ane
the stall-renters OF the markets.
This resolution was recommended Il
the City Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
IN THE CITY-HALL COURTS.
A Heavy Fine Imposed on a. nar-
keeper-suit Against the city.

keeper-Sult ''s'
One If the most interesting cases heard
in the Hastings Court in long time
was that on yesterday of y. Girolami'
u,ho keeps a bar-room on lower Main
street. Girolami was charged with re-
sisting a pol ice officer while the latter
vac endeayorlng 10 enter his place or
business TO serve a summons upon him
IL was claimed that Girolami drew a re-
volver upon the officer. The accused was
fined $3.50. -.
The other cases tried in this court
Yesterday were as follows:
Thomas Cocker alias Copeland (colored)
was convicted OF an attempt TO murder
Humphrey Calder Keeper Of Reservoir
Park. and given five years IN the penn
tertiary. on another indictment, chars-
ing him with attempting 10 XIII ho-
bert Boyd, he was sent 10 the penlteh-
tiary for three years; on another chalso
(assaulting Thomas Fuller he was gwen
sixty days In jail and fined cent.
A number OF yiolators OF the Sunday
liquor law were hned so and costs
each.
Gonnella Brothers and Peter Thomp-
SON. charged with delivering ice-cream
on Sunday, were tried and acquitted, as
was n. Leonard, for selling newspapers
on Sunday.
l. j. Holmes was acquitted OF
wrong-doing IN delivering fish on sunday
the jury declaring that ice-eream' hsh'
and newspapers were necessities.
In the Law and Equity Court the case
OF II. A. Lukehard against the city OF
Richmond for $4,000 damages, claimed oy
reason OF his falling In an excavation I'D
Beverley street. whereby he broke MS
The Testimony WHS
about concluded and the jury visited the
scene OF the accident
Suit was Instituted in the city Circuit
| Court by Lee NJ Tiller and Sophia l.
Tiler. his wife, executrix, c. l. a., Of
w. c. Walter. deceased, against the
Universal Electric Railway Signal Com
pany for eco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Church Entertainments.

A most attractive programme VIII be
rendered Thursday evening at Grove-Ave
nue. Baptist church for the benont OF ta'
building fund. Tho very best talent his
been secured, and among the soioisis arr
Messrs. Watkins. Trlbblett. Montgomery
and Williams.
Rev. DR. A. Coke Smith will deliver %
lecture at Broad-Street Methodist church
on Friday evening at o'clock. THIS lee
ture will be given FOR the benefit OF the
Epworth League, and It Is earnestly hope
a large crowd will turn out 70 greet Dr
Smith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

CONWAY.-Died, at his residence, lii-
west cary street, January j. lso. Do
the s9th year OF his age, ROBERT s.
CONWAY. NJ,
Funeral from Pine-Street Bapuri
church THIS AFTERNOON al O'Clock
Friends OF the family are invited 70 81
tend.
GIIL.-Died. January I, 1895 ~
Joseph y. GILL; aged 81 years. -,
Funeral took place Monday AZ r. ~
terment IN Hollywood.
sERGEANT.-Dlod. at Lee camp Soi.
diers' Home, January II, 1870 N.l'' el
ANDREW T.. SERGEANI' CounpS"s
Twenty-third Regiment Virginia infantry
~ louisa county, Va; aged g years.
Funeral from the home chapel Io-DA
wednesday, at II o'clock. Intermeht o.
Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
HAVE NEED FOR ALL.
The Sum Of $4,000 Needed 10 Re-
store the University Building
WHAT THE NEW PLANS ARE.
Separate Structures TO Take the
Place of the Anncx-The New
puildiuCs 10 he Made FIre-Proof,
and Modern in Every Respect.

Senator George W. Morris, OF Abe
marie. has in his possession the following
letter from the rector and faculty of the
University of Virginia. which shows that
all of the $4,000, the interest on which
the State is asked 10 pay, will be needed
10 restore the buildings burned in Octo-
Der:
My Dear Sir: Replying categorically, as
far as possible. TO your letter OF the
12th instant, / beg to make the foiio"-
ing statement:
The. recent fire totally destroyed the
rotunda building at the University, ex-
cept the brick walls, which. though some
what injured remain for the most part
sound and serviceabe.
The fire utterly destroyed the large
building at the rear Of the rotunda, CON-
monty called the annex. No part OF It's
walls can be used again; II Is a total
loss, except so far as the bricks may be
used in rebuilding.
The two wings, one on either side OF
the portico of the rotunda, connecting 1t
with the professors houses and dormi-
tories on the lawn, though not injured by
the fire itself, were in large measure de-
molished, TO prevent the spreading OF the
confiagration. so that 1t has been neces-
sary to practically reconstruct them.
Besides the buildings. the fire destroyed
n large quantity OF furniture, of appa-
fatus pertaining to the schools Of physics
and engineering more than two thirds OF
the library, and the painting Of the
'School Of Athens" which adorned the
hubble hall
THE ACTUAL LOSS.
From reliable data and records, it APP
pears that the original cost of the TO-
tunda was about $4,000 and of the annex,
about $1,000. The cost Of the wing build
ings, as they stood Immediately before the
fire. Is not accurately known, but was
probably not less than 5000.
From the best information and est-
mates that can be had, the loss on ply
steal and mechanical apparatus is not
less than $3.50. The value of
furniture, heating apparatus. ETC., de-
stroyed is placed by the superintendent of
buildings at 5000. The value of the 1900
volumes OF books destroyed is placed by
The librarian at $4,000.
The total loss. therefore. may be thus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Condition of st. Joseph's Church.

Rev. Father l.. ]. Welbers, pastor Of
ST. Josephs church, on Sunday morning
read his annual report OF the affairs OF
his charge. IL was very gratifying, ne
said, TO notice the constant progress
made in the work among the colored
people While the number OF baptisms
in the preceding year were only thirty.
seven. during the last year they increased
70 seventy-hve. or more than double the
number in 1894. or this number. twenty
two were adults. Nineteen persons were
confirmed, and several made their hrst
communion. The attendance at school
and the conduct OF the children were
never so good as last year. Despite the
general financial depression. the church
had been enabled by Divine Providence
TO hold its own, and even make consider
able improvements. A home and found
ling asylum was opened during the year.
and other improvements are In progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Meeting OF ~. Johns Lodge.

A stated communication Of st. Johns
Lodge, No. IS. \. +. and A. NJ. Wac held
al the Masonic Temple last night, ana ore
OF the largest gatherings which ever as.
sembled on the occasion OF any single
lodge-meeting was present The ~ofN
done was on two candidates Tor the nrst
degree, who were indicted into Masonry
by Right-Worshipful W. T.. Turner. grand
lecturer, and Right-Worshipful Nray OF
the Grand Working Committee.
Right orshipful William Gibson Jr'
district deputy grand master OF pistrc,
No. i5 paid his first official visit AMI
after making some remarks, was pre-.
scented with "a handsome basket Of choice
flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
WARMERS
S A FE 6 u z Z
has never been equalled. Try it
and be convinced
Two Small Fires Yesterday.

The cause OF the alarm OF fire from
Box IS at 6:2s O'Clock last evening was
the burning OF lace curtain end A
portrait and some other articles az The
residence Of Mrs. J. A. Puser, No. ms 2
east Main street. The blaze WAS eXtln-
gulshed by a number Of gentlemen who
were passing the premises before the ap-
paratus OF the department arrived.
At his O'Clock yesterday morning there
was q small fire az No. IA north Ninth
street. A sick cQlorei woman was barely
gotten out OF nv house IN time 20 save
her life The damage amounted 70 about
$3.50. The FIRE appears to have or slnatei
In the upp.r part OF the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
You Need

something to brace up your sys.
tenn, to set your liver and kid
neys working, enrich your blood
and keep it moving. You car
take nothing that will equa
Warmers Safe Cure, which ],
universally recognized as tn,
best and most reliable remedy
for weak, shivery people who
need strength. For building ur
the system and giving new lite
and energy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Caught netwecn the Rollers.

The city ambulance. had only one call
Yesterday. Sadie Walker, a colored wo-
man who works at the Virginia Steam
Laundry. on Broad street between
Seventh and Eighth. caught the thumb of
her left hand between two iron rollers,
and mashed II very badly about 10 O'Clock
morning. The ambulance was
summoned. and after the ne
cessary medical treatment she was left
NJ tina laundry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
To Keep Warm

you must have good blood. II
is good blood coursing swiftly
through the veins that make,
heat. 1t also makes souuc
health. If you are weak am
shivery you are bound to suffer
from sick headaches, backaches
constipation, loss Of appetite.
tired feelings, nervousness, and
sleeplessness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

cussion and inquiry. accepted BY the 'o''
lowing gentlemen as correct
Dr. w. c. n. RANDOLPH, Rector;
Professor CHARLES 8. yENAbLE,
Professor LILLE, Acting Cnaifihan'
Professor ". u. DABNEf.
Professor PAUL BARRlNGEh'
Professor T.. II. SMITH.
Professor WILLIAM ECHOLS,
superintendeni OF Grounds, ETC.;
Professor w. L. PETERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Ghosts Are Pale and shadowy,

say those who profess to have interview
ed them. Whether spooks are tallow-
faced or not. mortais are whose blood Is
thin and watery In consequence of i'm
perfect assimilation. When invalids re-
Sort 10 Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. and
use that unequalled tonic persistently.
they soon pick up" In strength, nesn'
vent malarial, rheumatic, and kidney
com plants, and to remedy constipation.
sick headache, and nervousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Another Theatre Talked OF.

Mr.. J. II. Lane. OF New York. Is
guest at the Jefferson. Mr.. Lane repre-
sents Henry Miner. a weii-known theatre
cal manager. and IL Is understood 'hat ne
is here with view to either ACQUIRING
possession OF one Of the present play
houses, or getting up a company 10 erect
a new one Mr. Lane Is very reticent on
the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
DON'T
SILVER!

Ifyou are continually SILVER.
ing and feeling the cold, you NAV
be sure that your blood is in a
bad state. 1t is thin and docs
not circulate properly. Yout
liver and kidneys are out OF
order, and that is the cause oft.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Kaufman & GO.
CLEARANCE SALE
OF
WINTER GARMENTS.
FUR CAPEs.

We've only q Fur Capes in the house.
thar lust that many more b rr.H,-
want The stock consists OF w.
Coney. French seal Elee'Ti ,i- sS.., and
Seal Astrachan, al cut IuA-s"F
from "A 10 30 inches IN length
33I-3 Per Cent. Discount
from, original price on any q these gar
ments you may select.
noys, NAyN-BLtE REEfEHs
az tess than manufacturer COST ta'""
1ovs REFERS. Nayy-Blue. WI.
heavy serge sailor collar the ""
NOW $50 ....,,u.
NAVY CHINCHILLA BOYS MIR -
ain sizes. nicely bound, on sailor 0y VIZ
vu,r Hercules braid-the Sss 's'u'
h Esyy Nchinchlila. extra-gocd qlaun,
nicely trimmed with braid. gooi Na'"'
$50: REDUCED NOW ~ - 'pppr-rFRs
The FINER GRADE BOYS ke,I5,,,r, i ~
,haf sold al 1915 and $50 hbDNN
NOW TO s. AND 1910. .,,,.
LADIES' JACKETS AT HtLt-'"''"
The so Closks at >,
The $50 Cioaks AZ $40. ,,,anf
The sizes are from 81 10 q, ana ~
them are some Of the most sly4s,n, IN.
ments we've shown this season ars
smooth and rough material. 1'9''
Black. Navy, ard Brown
CHILDRE>'s CLOAK>. Ill,
owing 10 the mild winter we hI,oAts
twice MS many CHILDREN ~.
on hand than We ought 20 nav. -o,,i
no intention OF carrying them 9' sscGcc,s
salesladles have been instruetsa 'sho,i
ingly No reason now why 'vSer Worn
not secure CHiLD'S CloAA ~
PRICE. ..u
RIBBONS AND NEcKwEAk.
shipment OF the New Tnee's NJ
n1rSDEN PERSIAN. PLAID, ~, ~.
PLAIN Nick AND DRESS kiBsoN'
now here 10 pick IRON. prerftAS
Also. LACE COLLARS. o.s.sns
AND FICHUS in the late new
kAIFMA>N a o..
corner Fourth and Broad s'ise's'
la l5-W&F2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
Investigating Committee to Meet

The Councils special committee o, A''
vestigation Of the eas-worAs mas u'f"
called to meet at the City Han to-lnofi w
night at S o'clock. II i tnousht ."''
,ho hodv will then formulate It's report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
PART OF THE BALL GOTTEN.
DIR. Johnston Takes a Piece Of the
RuIlet from Mr.. Shields Head.

Yesterday morning Dr. George Ben.
Johnston, who has been attending Mr.
Alfred y. Shield. at the Retreat for the
Slck. extracted from the young mans
head a part OF the bullet which he had
fired with suicidal intent several days
ago.
The piece Of the ball taken out was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
MI n,pnoys AND NEcKwEAR.

DOCK AND JOB WORK NEAILi
ID RxEcuTg0 AT rae DISPATCH rAiS'
lN0-HoUs8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

The private subscriptions TO the re-
storation fund amount, so far as
reported, to about scQ00, OF
which only about 5000 has been
paid. 1t will not probably be
safe TO count on collecting more
than IS per cent. Of this say. 5000 |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15
THEY WILL BE FIRE-PRoor.

structlon Of new buildings and the cost
OF constructing those destroyed Is ac-
counted for by the fact that the new
buildings will be hre-proof. while the
old ones were not 80. The Board OF
Visitors. Il Is understood, are unwilling
10 assume the responsibility of erecting
the new buiidings OF combustibc material.
unless directed by the Legislature. or
absolutely compelled TO DO 80 Tor hck
OF means to make them nre-proof.
The above statements OF the losses sus-
tanned by the University by the recent
fire. and OF the amount OF money neces-
sary 70 repair them. were. after full dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-15

Total ................... .'....s'....s SSV,""
Deducting this from the amount above
shown to be needed, the deficiency Is
$50. GOO