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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
silk manufacturers FaiI.

ALLENTOWN, PA, March H.-The
Cutter SILK Manufacturing Company, Of
West Bethlehem. has made an assign
ment TO x-Postmaster-Genera John
Field, of Philadelphia. The company Is
capitalized at $4,000 and on May 18th
last issued bonds for 100000 The plant
is one of the largest in the Lehlgh Val
ley. The company has had financial and
legal troubles for some time. Last
year the minority stockholders petltioned
court for the appointment of a receiver.
The troubles OF the company began
with the panic Of 1888. and the ultimate
failure is the result Of recurring strin-
gencies since that time. The product
consists OF dress sewing, and lining silk,
and silk tw1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

and said that such a thing as the N-ray
q few years ago would have been laughed
at and pronounced an impossibility. There
were wonders IN nature. and even more
startling discoveries than X-rays might
yet be brought to light. Remedies
have been obtained from the earth. from
nature, and all should have faith in their
powers They had been given to us by
the Almighty. and a proper use should
be made OF them.
The speaker closed his address by coun-
selling those who were about to enter
upon their new life to follow the example
OF the Good Physician" who went
about doing good"
The exercise closed with the benedic-
tion, by DR.. Hiden.
THE ALUMNI BANQUET.
The alumni. young physicians, and
students then proceeded 10 the Masonic
Temple where the annual banquet was
held. The affair was quite Informal, no
toasts being responded to. Covers were
laid for 22s. and there were not a great
many vacant seats The alumni held the
last meeting OF their annual session
yesterday morning at the college, when
"Diphtheria" was discussed by the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
IT. J. W iSiISs Di ITO hlrADIN,
and causes: Or. ]. Page Massie, on its
pathology; DIR. c. A. Bianton, on its
symptoms and diagnosis: DR.. j. ~. Up
shur. OH its general treatment: DR..
Charles 81. Shields. on local treatment;
Or. L. c. Levy, on serum therapy.
MEETING OF THE VISITORS.
The. Board of Visitors OF the college
held a called meeting at the institution.
at noon, the following members being
present: Judge William W. Crump (presi-
denO Richmond. Va: DR.. Daniel w.
Lassiter. Petersburg. Va: DIR. X. T..
Moore Wytheyille, Va; DIR. James Il.
McCaw. Richmond, Va; DR.. j. S. Pendle-
ton, Marion. Va; Colonel John b. Pur-
cell, Richmond. Va; Mr.. Wyndham r.
Meredith, Richmond, Va; Dr. Theodore
r. Barnes. Elwood, Va; DR.. Thomas 2.
Mathews. Manchester, Va; Dr. John r..
Baylor, Greenwood Va.
After the usual routine business was
transacted. the board elected DR.. George
Ben. Johnston professor of surgery and
clinical surgery. and DIR. Lewis G. Bosher
professor of principles of surgery, and In
structed the president Of the board Ia
advertise for thirty days that the board
would. at a subsequent meeting, elect a
professor for the Chair OF Anatomy.
which had been made vacant by the
election OF DR.. Bosher the present
professor Of anatomy to the Chair OF
Principles of Surgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, March 3l.-The Journal OF
Commerce and Commercial Bulletin In its
weekly review of The dry-gOods market
says:
The general dry-soods market has ruled
duh all the week at first hands. and quiet
on the iobbing trade. The retail business
was also quiet up to Saturday but with
two mild days, yesterday and to-day.
there has been marked development OF
activity. In staple cotton goods the gene
raj tone Is still dull, and prices are ir-
regular The demand for wooilen and
worsted dress goods for the fall has been
fair, in comparison with business in other
departments. Reports on collections are
not altogether satisfactory, and the cr' IL
departments OF wholesale houses are Low
governed by very conservative spirit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
In THE LAWS HANDS
-FOUR OF THE ALEXANDRIA RACE
TRACK MANAGERS ARRESTED
For Violating the Maupin Act--rhree
hailed and One Committed 20 Jar
II Was Very Quietly conducted Nv
the Authorities.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. March a.-(spe-
ciaL)-The much-talked-of arrest OF tha
race-track managers took place thi. At
ternoon, when l.. Bargen, G. Bowser.
John Conway and Richard NJ. Lacey
we're arrested for violating the Maupln
law. They were taken before Justice
Schlevogt who examined them In tho
office OF the Jockey Club. The State
was represented by Messrs. johnson and
Msrbury. and the prisoners by Mr.. Sam,
uel G. Brent.
ONE SENT TO JAIL
After the preliminary hearing. the Jus.
tice released the first three named on
bail, but sent Lacey to Jail. The attor
ney for the accused will try to get a writ
OF habeas corpus I'm the Lacey case. and
take 1t before the Supreme Court OF
Appeals. together with the Others.
VERY QUIETLY.
The arrest and hearing were conducted
very quietly by the authorities. Not
even the people in the club house knew
that the trial was going on In an ad.
Joining building. and Lacey, who was
sent TO jail, had his room handsomely
furnished before he went to that insti-
tuition,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

f. L. r. Dunn. and Its object explained.
Rev. J. II. A. Cyrus, OF Port Royal, was
made chairman, and A. X. Samuel, OF
Bowling Green. secretary.
The following delegates and altcrnates
were elected:
To the District Convention, at Tappa-
hammock Delegates: l.. ID. Con-
way. London Myers, Arch Grey,
j. ID. C. DeJsrnette, Joseph Hall
stock. y. l. r. Dunn, Joseph Banks,
c. NJ. Harris. Alternates James Bay
lor. j. Ii. A. Cyrus. J. Ross. ]. @. White.
To the State Convention. at Staunton-
Delegates: James Smith, r. l.. II. Dunn.
J. ID. c. DeJarnette. ]. VI. A. Cyrus. A.
Goodloe. A. Gray, L. ID. Conway. e.
NJ. Harris. Alternates: j. W. Collawn,
A. Il. Samuel, J. ". Purse. Ro Wright.
The convention endorsed Mckinley and
the Chicago platform OF 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
JAMES RIVER ON 4 RISE.
Water Threatens to Encroach Oh
the Steamboat Wbnrves.

w aver 10
the Steamboat Wbnrves.
The heavy rains OF the past few days
have caused quite Il rise in the James.
and the Indications are that the waters
will before noon to-day rise above the
wharves of the Virginia Navigation Com
pany and clyde Line, in Rockets. At
midnight the water was tapping the
wharf Of tho former company. but lacked
a foot or more Of getting into the sheds.
A report received at the Chesapeake
and Ohio Offices at u O'Clock stated that
the river was thirteen and a half feet
above h-wateT-mark at Scottsville,
and on a stand and eighteen feet above
at Columbia, and on a stand and falling
above there.
This is not at all alarming. but eighteen
feet rise at Columbia is sufficient 10
force the river over the wharyes in Rich
mond. and the steamboat officials have
vacated their sheds temporarily. re-
moving the goods stored therein to a
place of safety
IL no more rain falls in the upper
country, no very great damage will be
done, but II the same amount of water
falls within the next twenty-four hours
as did I'm the last twenty-four .he freshet
will assume some rather dangerous d.
mensions. Already considerable low
land on the Chesterfield side of the river
Is submerged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
READY FOR THE EXCURSIONS.
The Committee Completes the De-
taiIs-Great Crowd Coming.

The Committee Completes the De-
taiis-Great Crowd Coming.
There was an interesting meeting at
the Jefferson last night OF the Excur-
sion Committee OF the Association sor
the Development of Richmond Trade. All
the minor details for the excursions
to De run to this city on the 7th instant,
were arranged. Many letters were read
which indicated that great crowds Of
people were laying their plans to come
TO Richmond on this occasion. The COM
mttee's original estimate as to the num-
ber OF visitors expected to be here then
Is now believed to have been a very small
one.
1t was decided that no advertising mat
ter can be distributed upon the trains
TO b. run by the association on the 7th
The only reading matter which will be
permitted on the cars VIII be the daily
papers Of Richmond. The committee was
besieged by number Of persons having
advertising schemes. but would endorse
none Of them.
Captain ]. X. Niche. for many years
most popular conductor on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway. will have
charge Of the train from Farmville. The
eACWsioH from SDuNh bOStOn Will DE man
aged by Mayor Darlington and Mr.. A.
J. Vaughan. OF that place. while Cap
tain Adams, weil-knOwn rallroader. will
be conductor on the Old Point train
Captain James Thompson will have
under his care and supervision the
party from Charlottesville and inter-
mediate stations, and Captain Gales Will
have charge OF the train from Howards-
Vile.
The committee wish It distinctly un-
derstood that there will be perfect order
on all these trains. The officers and
crew Of each are experienced and skilled
railroad men. and will look after the COM
fort OF the excur<ionists. No lady need
hesitate to come. even without an escort
Especial attention will be accorded those
members Of the fair sex VINO come alone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
LIN Honor of GRIND Officers.

The committee appointed by the various
councils Of the Royal Arcsnum OF Rich
mond TO arrange for an entertainment
10 be gwen at Mozart Hail On April 2lst
met Monday night at the residence OF
Hon. William Lovensten. The chairman,
Mr.. c.. G.. Bosher presided and heard re-
ports from sub-committees which were
very satisfactory. The Grand Council
OF Virginia meets in this city on that
day and will be invited to attend in a
body. The Supreme Regent and ether
.upreme officers will also be present
There will be no admittance fee-the
tickets will be presented to all members
OF the order ana as many OF their
friends as can be accommodated. The
programme will be made as attractive as
possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
WILL STAND FOR REELECTION.
Mr.. Grimes VIII Give Marshall Ward
Voters a Chnuce 10 Nindicate Him.

Mr.. John Il. Grlwes, the Marshall-Ward
member Of the Common Council, who fig
ured so prominently In the recent inves-
tsation OF the Cny Gas-Works. and
against whom the Council Oh Monday
night passed a resolution Of censure. ii
a candidate for reelection as member
of that body. When Mr.. Grimes was seen
by a Dispatch man yesterday he said
that he WAS again before his people, and
that they would come pretty near sending
him back TO the Common Council
There Is some question now as to how
the report Of the Committee on Investi-
cation can be gotten before the Board of
Aldermen. Tha paper was addressed to
the Common Council, but was evidently
intended n joint report, TO be submit
ted TO both branches OF the City Council.
Among its recommendations was one that
Alderman John Mann, Jr. OF Marshall
Ward, be censured for having been inte-
rested in a contract with the city. No
paper was sent to the Board, and that
body has no official information Of the
result Of the investigation.
Members OF the Board have been walt
Ing for the Common Council to dispose
Of the Grimes case. Many Of them had
an idea that the result would be COM
muuiCated To the Board, and then the
rccomm, ndation as to Mr.. Mann could
be acted upon. On Monday night how
ever. tAey learned differently There is
nothing for City-Clerk August TO commu-
nicate To the Board. for that body has
nothing 10 do with Nh Grimes. The
Board cannot get possession of the report,
for that belongs to the Common Council.
This view of the matter appears to be
held by the President of the Board and
by Clerk August.
Members OF the Board appear to be
perfectly at sea as to what they should
do. and how they should proceed to bring
the case Of Mr.. Mann before the body.
IT Is probable that the Committee on
Investigation will be called together by
Chairman Gunst and that an amended
report will be sent TO the Board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
The Commodore Seized.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. March a.
The United States authorities took pos
session OF the steamer Commodore this
afternoon. The vessel Is not seized by
the Collector. charged with filibusnering,
but by the United States District Attor-
ney, on information, for forfeiture un-
der section 1897. Revised Statutes. re-
lating TO illegal foreign voyages. The
charges submitted are to the effect that
the Commodore left this port and went
to Cuba, where she unloaded her cargo,
and that she returned here. A United
States Deputy Marshal has taken possess
sion of the vessel. The steamer has not
vet put in an answer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
There Was No Election.

After a lively meeting of Company c,
First Regiment, held Monday night, for
the purpose OF electing a second lieuten-
ant to succeed Lieutenant X. ]. Over
ton (resigned) a ballot was taken. which
was declared null and void by the cap
tain OF the company. Three new men,
hers were taken into the company last
night, and none OF these voted. The
captain, upon ascertaining this, informed
the men Of their technical error. An ad-
iournment was taken without electing
the officer. and II was decided TO hold
another meeting for the purpose on the
oo.h of April
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
1t Wa. Repre.e,,tative.

BERRYVILLE, VA. March sl.-(spe-
ciaL) THE Republicans OF the county met
in convention at the courthouse yester-
day, and elected the following delegates
and alternates to the district and state
conventions. which will be held in Har-
risonburg and Staunton. respectively.
Observation-Disclosures Mccormick, r..
Bundy (colored), and --- Burwell (col-
ored). Alternates-Charles l.. Estep and
Frank Wise (colorsd. The same dele
gates will attend both conventions. The
convention was a representative one Of
the party in this county. being composed
of two white men and about thirty col
ored men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
TO he Ford's Lithia Springs.

Mr.. A. j. Ford has just returned from
Waynesboro', Va, whittier he went TO
superintend the work on his hotel at
that point Mr.. Ford has changed the
name OF the house from the Brunswick
Hotel TO Ford'S Lithia Springs Con-
tracts have been given out for the addi-
ton OF the new wing, which will con-
tain 100 rooms. The old part OF the
house has been calcimined throughout
and is now in the hands OF the decora-
tors.
Mr. Ford has purchased for this at
tractive resort n fine, new "Tally-Ho."
Mr w. c. Mcdowell, manager of Ford's
Hotel in this city, VIII have charge Of
the new enterprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
MKINLEY ONCE MORE.
The Proceedings of the King Will
linn Convention.

KING WILLIAM COURTHOUSE VA,
March 3l.-(Special) THE Republicans
held their county convention here yes
terday to elect delegates to their State
and district conventions:
Morgan Treat. c. p. Snead, ]. o..
Hutchinson. Henry Brown. and c. G..
Mack were elected delegates; and II. An
derson, Gloucester Jones, and John
Braxton, alternates to the State con-
VentiOn.
J. S. DeFarges, II. Anderson, T. r..
Whittle, w. D. Berkeley, and Tazewell
willis. Jr.. were elected delegates; and
Morgan Treat, Jerry Stewart, and James
West alternates to the district conven-
tlon.
The convention strongly endorsed Nc
Kinley. and passed resolutions against
the free coinage of silver. The resolu-
tlons also condemned the Walton-Parker
law, and deprecate the party trouble In
the State. The delegation Is In favor Of
Morgan Treat as delegate from the dis
tItct to ST. Louis.
Colonel J. C. Johnson was elected coun-
" chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
strili.rs Lose Their Point.

BAY CITY, MICH, March a.-The
strike at Wheeler & Co.'s big ship-yards,
in which 1890 men were involved. IL prac-
tically ended Enough of the men re-
turned to work this morning 10 start the
works running and the big institution
Is working about as usual. The men will
accept checks instead OF cash for wages,
and the company gains its point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Grand Easter outing to ola Pofnt,
Monday, Aprii 9Th. via q. a q. Ry.

Round trip from Richmond TO Old
Point $3.50. returning same day.
Train leaves Richmond at $50 A. NJ.
leaves Old Point 4C0 p. NJ. returning.
and arrives at Richmond at $50 r. NJ.
Among the attractions at Old Point
are the flagship New York and others
OF the White Squadron and the maGni-
ficent Hotel Chamberlin. which will be
opened April 4th
Fishermen can obtain special rates to
the fishing station. on the Peninsula,
where the trains are scheduled 10 stop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
NO INSTRUCTIONS.
But for High Tariff and Reel
prOcity.

BOYDTON, VA, March a.-(Special.)-
Yesterday there was a county convention
OF Republicans held In the courthouse
here for the purpose of permanent or
ganization, and TO elect delegates and al
ternates 20 the district and State conven-
tions. Captain J. NJ. Sloan, of Chase CITY,
presided over the meeting. Thirteen dele
gates were chosen-5 white and colored
The delegates are uninstructed. Res
olutions were adopted. advocating a high
protective tariff. and the reciprocity or
Blaine and Harrison. No preference was
EXPRESSED for presidential candidate. Just
before adjournment Mr. X. t. Thorp ap-
naarsd and addressed the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

Commencing April LIST the OLD Dominion
steamship will leave Norfolk DAILY at
7:30 y. NJ. This will enable passengers
for New York by that most delightful
route to leave Richmond at 325 p. NJ.
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway and
make a sure and easy connection at Nor
folk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
The Caroline Brothers.

BOWLING GREEN. VA. March a.
(special.)-A well-attended mass-meeting
OF the Republicans OF this county was
held here to-day for the purpose OF elect
ing delegates to the district and State
conventions, meeting at Tappahannock
and staunton. respectively The meeting
was called to order by County-chairman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
An Idle Scnxenser

,naswuch as they remove much Of the
debris the waste effste matter OF the
svsfern. When they grow idle. neglectful
Of duty. Il Is OF the. utmost Importance
,hat thew should be impelled To activity.
Hostettsr's stomach Bitters effects this
desirable object without griping them like
a drastic purgstive. The Bitters Is also
efficacious for malaria, bilious, dyspeptic.
and kidney trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Floyd Republicans.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. VA, March
Si.-(Special)-Th Republicans held a
mass-meeting here yesterday and appoint
ed delegates to the Republican State
and district conventions. Resolutions en-
dorsing Lamb as State chairman and
Mckinley for President were adopted.
The attendance was very small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
The Haitian situation.

NEW YORK. March S1.-MinIster Ha-
enttens, OF the Haitian Legation. re-
ceived this morning the following cable
gram from the Secretary OF Foreign Af-
fairs at Port an Prince: ."Perfect tran
qulIllty prevails. The chambers have
met. The election of President will take
place this week"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
VIRGINIA PROHIBITIONIsTs.
state COnvention-Deies to Ma
tionnI Gathering.

ROANOKE, VA, March G.-The State
Prohibition Convention met In the Opera
House this afternoon, with small at
tendance B. Lacey Hoge was made per-
manent chairman. The convention elected
twenty-seven delegates TO the national
convention, to be held at Pittsburg. put
up an electoral ticket, and elected an
executive committee.
The platform is confped exclusively to
prohibition. A silver resolution was
tabled
Ex-Governor ST. John spoke at the
Opera House tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
The managers OF the Old Dominion H

The managers OF the Old Dominion Hos
pital desire to express their thanks to
Mr.. A. ]. Hammond for the magnificent
collection OF roses sent TO the institu-
tion on hospitality. Also. to the many
friends who 50 generously contributed
groceries, housefurnishings. and money
on that day. A record OF their names.
as OF others who may from time to time
send contributions, will appear IN the
annual soon to be given TO the public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

AT meeting OF the Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. held Monday night. the contract
to furnish members with new uniforms
was awarded o. III. Berry & Co., they
being the lowest bidders. All the leading
clothiers OF the city submitted bids
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
WILL lie Eleven Years Old.

sbockoe Council, Royal Arcanum, will
celebrate its eleventh anniversary next
FRIDAY night in Central Hall, on Fifth
street between Broad and Marshall
streets.
very entertaining programme has
heen arranged by the committee. and a
fu1I attendance Of the members is de-
sired Tickets can he obtained by the
members of the council by applying TO
the committee, or Messrs. w. i. Poy-
thresS. No. 9i9 east Main street; w. T.
Dahney. No. 800 east Main street; j. E.
ouarles No l05 east Broad street
A careful housekeeper always has DIR.
ll,,fta f.ouot Gcrt,., ta thu house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Ir the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use tnat old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing -syrup.
for children teethins. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums aIlays all pain.
cures wind-colic, and is the best remedy
for darrhosa. twenty-five cents . bot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Largely for Mckinley.

WYTHEVILLE, March 30.-(Special)-
The Republicans OF this county met here
yesterday, and elected delegates and al
ternates to their State and district con-
ventions. The sentiment OF the meeting
was largely for Mckinley for President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
First Spring Chickens.

The use OF Victory Poultry Food" will
stimulate your hens TO early and active
laying. II Is the best tonic In the world
for fowls twenty-five cents. by all mer-
chants.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
YOu Are Looking

for a strictly First-Class and Artistic
Picture by all means 20 10 the Davis
Gallery, ST Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

All persons afiicted with dyspepsia, ,'disrrhrs
collie. and all kinds OF ind gestions will nnd I'm,
mediate relief ana a sure cure By using Dr.
sIEoERr's ASdosTUKA B,rTERs. Tho only gean-
inc is manufactured BY DIR. J. @. b siEsERr u
N0Gg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Strictly I'm 10 DATE.

That's what "Rand's'' Neckwear Is.
Drop In opposite the Chamber OF Com
merce and take look at Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
When I'm Doubt

always adopt the safe plan and 20 to
SYDNOR q HUNDLEY'S.
The Leaders, Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Pretty shirts,

Rand opposite the Chamber OF COM
merce. Is offering some very Neat Madras
Bosom Shirts at 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
A GOOD CASH DIVIDENp.

The Board OF Managers OF the Baptist
Home for Aged Women will meet to-day
at the home at 4 o'clock