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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
CITY HALL COURT NEWS.
Two Deeds of Assignment Filed
Beaufont Lithia Chartered.

Two deeds of assignment were filed in
the office OF the Clerk OF the Chancery
Court yesterday afternoon. One was
that of Messrs. Scott & Kinds, the
Broad-Street saltwater dealers and
confectioners, while the other was w.
W. wilkins, merchant tailor on Main
street between Seventh and Eighth. The
liabilities OF Scott & Kinds are about
$1,000. They make William A. Moncure
their trustee, and Mrs. Kinds is pre-
ferred to the extent of $500.
In the deed OF assignment of Mr.. VIII
kins the liabilities are placed at 1890,
and Edwin Z. Cox is trustee. There are
only a few preferred creditors.
Judge Wexford. of the Circuit Court.
yesterday, granted a charter TO ''the
Beaufort Lithia Springs Company" OF
Richmond. the object Of the company Is
20 sell and ship the Beaufort Lithia
Water The company has purchased the
property In Chesterfield upon which the
valuable spring Is located, and WILL in
the near future, erect a large family
hotel and number of cottages to ac-
oommodate the Richmond people who de-
sire a summer retreat within a short
distance from the city limits.
The officers named i'm the charter are
as follows: c. w. Tanner, president;
Polk Miller, vlce-president; r.. NJ. Wor-
than, secretary; T.. b. Thaw, treasurer;
j. l.. Robertson, general manager; Julian
Bryant, attorney. Directors, the above
and st. John Duvall, all OF Richmond.
Va.
Judge Minor opened the fall term of
the Law and Equity Court yesterday.
over 80 cases were set for trial. The
jury will be empanelled to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
SILENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES.
Gus Williams's Piece an Extrava-
giant Absurdity.

An indescribably extravagant and irtri-
cate absurdity. entitled "One of the
Finest" was received with great laughter
at the Academy last night.
IL does not, perhaps, stand on the
lowest level; here and there one may
trace a touch OF ingenuity in the compll-
cations; but its merits, such as they
are, are distinctly unpretending. Mr..
Gus Wiliams's own part was responsible
for most OF the hilarity. and his stold
humor is now and then amusing enough.
AS for the resistance.
One OF the most interesting productions
OF the season will take place tonight,
when Walker Whiteside will open an en-
gagement for three performances. Ac-
cording to the notices given his Hamlet
in New York, he brings a new and charm
ing production.
Whteside has greatly enlarged his pro-
duction this year, and supplied himself
with new scenery. The setting for the
ghost scene at Elsimor Is an original con-
ception. and said TO be astonishing with
It's pretentions. He has INDUCED his fancy
for the spectacular II one is to believe
the eastern notices, and further helghten-
ed the romantic feature of the tragedy.
During. his engagement here he will give
Hamlet" "Richelieu," and The Mer-
chant OF Venice" Students OF. the legiti-
mate may be assured of an intellectual
treat at any one of the performances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. John Leber is seriously Ill at his
home In New Kent county.
Mrs. J. G. Carter Twenty-fourth and
Marshall streets IS quite sick.
General George J. Hundley. of Amelia
county. was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Ryland c. williams has returned
from his extended Canadian tour much
improved in health
Mr.. w. T. Vaughan, Sheriff OF Amelia
county, was in the city yesterday morn
ing calling on friends.
Miss Evie Holman has returned from
Evergreen. AppomattoX county, where
she has been summering.
Colonel John Bell Bigger Clerk OF ths
House of Delegates. is spending a few
days at Cold Sulphur Springs. Va.
Mrs. william Edward Word and chill
dren have returned TO the city after
spending some time in the mountains.
Miss Mary Bigger. who has been spend
ing the past month with friends in Spot
sylvania county, has returned home.
Judge f. C. Minor returned home after
an extensive trip through the New Eng
land States, and opened his court yes
terday.
Miss Mary Howard Wathall, who has
been spending the summer at Jefferson
Park Hotel. near Charlottesville, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. Thomas J. Stratton. of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. returned home yes
terday morning from Appomattox county,
where ha had been on business.
Messrs. Leigh Gordon and Southgate
Taylor. OF Norfolk. who have been visit
ing Mr.. Bruce Bowe, Of this city, leave
to-day for the University OF Virginia.
DR.. C. NJ Drake, of Atlanta is now the
chief surgeon of the Southern railway,
n position formerly held by DR.. George
Ross. of this city, who is now consulting
surgeon.
Miss Elizabeth O. Robinson principal
of the Belvdere School and kindergarten,
after passing the summer In the noun
tains, is at home. at No. 92s west Grace
street.
Mr.. Albion Goodman. of Buckingham
county. is in the city. stopping with his
daughter. 800 north Nineteenth street.
Mr.. Goodman is here under medical
treatment.
Miss julia Henning, the talented song
composer. has returned from trip TO
the North While away she had several
offers for her work from music publishers
I'm New York. and there seems every rea-
son to believe that her ascent OF the lad
der OF fame will be rapid and easy.
The Junior Chapter Female, Epworth
League. OF ST. James Methodist church.
held it's first anniversary Sunday after
neon at O'Clock. The exercises consisted
of a report from the president. Miss
Mile Stubs recitations, songs. etc. by
the little ones.
Messrs. c. II. Bullock and Henry Sic
bert. officers of the Boston Police De-
partment. have been in the city on a visit
10 friends for several days. They were
shown over the city by Detective-Sergeant
A NJ Tomlnson and Sergeant Jones
Otey. of the First District. The visitors
leave for home via the Chesapeake and
Ohio this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
New YORK pry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, September 14.-In the dry
goods market. as the morning advanced,
there were rumors current OF the failure
OF large commission house, confirmed
later by the news that Coffin. Altemus X
Co. had made an assignment In Phiia-
delphla The failure of such prominent
concern mad naturally a disturbing In
fiuence over the trade generally. In the
general market the tone proved some
what quieter than last week. and there
was less business done than for some
days previously. The recent advances
in cotton goods. particularly In leading
lines of bieached cottons, have checked
the demand to considerable extent. but
there are numerous efforts on the part
Of buyers to secure merchandise on old
terms. In the more staple lines Of print
ed calicoes the tendency is upward.
WooIlens and worsteds continue In N
different request. at previous prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
COFFIN, ALrEMUs & co. FAIL.
statement of the Firms Condition In
Course of Preparation.

PHILADELPHIA. September H-Corrn.
Altemus q Co.. leading dry-goods COM
mission merchants OF this city, made an
assignment to-day to John Lowber
Welsh. No statement Of assets or liablli.
ties can yet be obtained, but II is under
stood that statement Of the FIRMS con-
dition is In course OF preparation and will
shortly be issued. Coffin. Altemus & Co.
are rated at 100000 by the commercial
agencies, and their credit IL placed at
"A" The following announcement was
issued this morning by the firm:
"Messrs. Coffin, Altemus & Co. regret
to inform their friends and creditors that
owing to the impossibility Of securing
funds through the ordinary channels by
the discounting Of their commercial paper.
and the fact that the large holdings OF
real estate held by members OF the firm
cannot be speedily converted into money.
they have found it necessary to make q
general assignment to Mr.. John Iowber
Welsh for the benefit OF creditors as the
best means OF protecting their assets and
realizing the best results for their credi-
tors. COFFIN, ALTENUS A. CO..
The firm Is one of the oldest in its
line in this country. and II is believed a
settlement will be made In full under the
administration OF Mr.. Welsh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
He Is n Boy Prodigy.

Mr.. J. Jacobus. proprietor OF the Bos-
ton. this city. has young nephew, who
Is creating quite a sensation in New York
city. The young man is Sampson Selig.
OF Troy. ~ Y. He is only II years old,
and "A veritable boy orator. He made a
speech I'm New York city on Friday night,
and the New York papers printed cuts
OF young Selig on the following morning
and gave a column of space to what he
said. Young Selig is a believer in the
single gold standard, and advocates the
election Of Mckinley and Hobart. He
was born In Atlanta, Ga. and Mr.. Ja-
cobus says he has been making speeches
since he was years old. When he was
; years of age he was quite a successful
declaimer. and now when he speaks. at
the age OF II, has all the ease of expert
ence and age. He is said TO have in
herited his remarkable genius from his
mother, and Is really boy prodigy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
THE COLLEGE OPENS.
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO
BEGIN THE SESSION.
PROSPECTS EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT.
Many Students Already Enrolled
improvements Upon the Buildings
ment.
nient.

The sixty-fourth session OF Richmond
College will open on Thursday. the 2ith
instant. This is week later than this
institution commenced its fall session last
year. but II has followed the mmemorial
custom Of beginning the session on the
Thursday nearest the 22d of September.
President Boatwright Is In good spirits
over the outlook, and says there will be
no falling off from the unusually large
attendance OF last session.
MANY STUDENTS ENROLLED.
Many students have already enrolled
their names. and there are indications OF
considerable increase from other States,
both North and South. The college build
ings were never In better condition for
the reception of students. DIR. C. II.
Ryland superintendent of grounds and
buildings, has been untiring i'm his efforts
to make every room a pleasant home
for the students, and to beautify the
public halls. The work Is about com
plete now, and the interior of the build
ings H. as bright as new pin. The APP
pearance OF the society shows marked
Improvements, and looks particularly in
vitng.
THE LAW DEPARTMENT.
The election OF Professor John b. Minor
TO a full professorship has added much
strength to the law department OF the
college. and the enrolment here will ex-
coed that Of any previous session. The
graduating class In this school will also
be very large this year. for nearly all
of the old men expect to return.
Captain Mcneil. of the baseball team.
and president OF the Athletic Association.
will reach the city from South Carolina
this week, and will at once begin to
make up a team for the year. Hon. j.
Aston CabelI, the newly elected president
OF the Alumni Association, promises TO
bring the help of his organization to the
support of athletics I'm the college. This
insures successful season for the teams.
and a good time for the athletes. The
gymnasium Is being equipped with new
portable apparatus, and Instructor Owens
will have full classes.
THE PROFESSORS RETURNING.
The professors are beginning to return,
and will all be I'm for the opening. Pro-
fessor Carroll has recovered his health,
and has already ended his vacation. Pro-
fessor Mitchell and family will reach the
city next Friday. Professor Gaines and
wife. who have been travelling I'm Europe.
will sail week earlier than they ex-
pected. and reach New York on the 23d.
All of the professors are in excellent
health, and are much invigorated and
ready for their fall and winter work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
ALTON NOTES.
Echoes of the Last Wcdding-A Pa
thetic Scene-PcrsOnaI.

ALTON. VA, September l3.-(Special.)-
Among the after-notes of the grand we'd
ding which was celebrated with such
beauty of decoration and splendor of
costume at Hebron church last week. is
that the marriage bell will be only tenn
porarily laid aside; that all the while it
was hiding i'm its smilax and golden-rod
a little bird who sang of another happy
bride in the near future.
Another "free-silver" note is that NEIL
ton has not heretofore been made OF
those very necessary adjuncts TO per-
feet marriage-the numerous and hand
some wedding presents received by our
fair brides of avon" Nor of the APP
propriate manner in which the guests TO
the marriage were hidden. No tickets
were issued: no invidious comparisons
for occupants of choice seats were made;
no bands Of white ribbon stretched across
to part friend from friend
These were DR.. Williams's daughters
who were being married-the dear Old
doctor who had been with half the con-
gregation I'm all seasons of life, from
birth to death. All were equal, and each
heart reioiced alike.
A pathetic scene was the parting az
the old homestead from the coiored peo-
pie. and when the feeble old black
nanny babe the "chilun" adieu. And,
I am sure. at the depot, while the bridal
party waited for No. 1, that sufficient
rice was scattered over the bridesmaids
white silk gowns and along the railway
platform to start Chinese joss temple.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Potts. who only
went as far as Washington city, re-
turned &c Alton to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs John n. Hart. who are
in New York, will go direct home, to
Portsmouth.
Mrs. Coleman and daughter. Gertie. OF
Caroline. are at Avon.
Miss Bessie Maupin. of Charlottesville.
VINO has been visiting the Misses Goodloe,
at Mt Airy. returned home Saturday.
Mrs. w. Omohundro and sister. Mrs.
Hayden. OF scottsville. are spending a
week with their brother. Mr.. w. III. Tur-
ner. Sr.
Mrs. w. Il. Page OF Keswick. is with
her sister Mrs. w. II. Mayo. of Rose
mond." who Is quite I'll.
General Dabney II. Maury is registered
at the Alton.
At a meeting of the Hebron Baptist
church Sunday. Rev. Hartwell Hawthorn
was unanimously called TO the pastorate
OF the church for another year.
A very fine rain. which was much
needed. fell this evening.
Miss Carrie McCallum OF Shelton, has
been appointed TO teach the public school
az Alton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
knights Ancient EssenIc order.

On Thursday night next at st. Adams
Hall, at 8 o'clock. will be held the. star
session of the Knights of Ancient Es-
senic order. Candidates will be Initiated
into the mysteries Of the Neophite De-
gree. There are candidates for the
second. and the degree OF knight will be
conferred on one of our most popular
young bank officials and others. rep
resentative will also be chosen for the
meeting Of the Supreme Senate. which
will be held at Springfield. Mass. on the
18th Of this month. Richmond Senate
has been receiving accessions to her MEM
bership at each meeting now for several
months. and promises 10 be one OF the
most progressive senates OF this fast
growing order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
DEATHS.

CARDONA.-Died. September IA. 1895.
at his residence. No. 10 Maiden Lane.
FRANCIS CARDONA, In the 18th year
OF his age.
Funeral from the residence THIS
(Tuesday) AFTERNOON. at 40 o'clock.
Friends and acquaintances respectfully
invited to attend.
CHALKLEY. Died. Sunday. septem-
Der 18th. at the Retreat for the Sick,
DIR. CHARLES II. CifALKLEY.
His funeral will take place from Grove
Avenue Baptist church THIS MORNING
at IL o'clock.
LEIBERMUTH. Died, at Elwyn, Pa,
on Sunday evening. September 18th.
CARRIE BEALE, daughter OF Frank
ard Rachel Leibermuth. In the 18th year
OF her age.
Funeral from Union Depot TO-DAY
Tuesday,, at 2:45 u. NJ. Services AZ
cemetery. Friends invited.
MOORE.-Died. Sunday morning, Sep
tember 18th. at the residence OF Judge
r. C. Moncure. Bowling Green, Va:
FRANCES MONCURE, only child Of
Floyd T. and Maria Moncure Moore, OF
Norfolk Va.
Norfolk papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
schools represented, then submitted tn
following reports.

Ciay-Street. Park-fiace, tniOnsSt9tOn MIS-
sion. torinth. and Little Trinity did not send
reports.
Rev. DR. Tudor, of Centenary. then de-
liyered a splendid address, He referred
10 the visit of the celebrated Chinese
Ambassador. IL Hung Chang. and COM
pared the condition OF the Chinese nation
religiousIy. under the teachings OF Con-
fucius. and the Christian world. under
the teachings OF Christ Jesus. and urged
the importance OF missionary work
Mr.. Whybrew OF Union-Station Sun
dav school made an interesting talk on
the model scholar. in which he urged the
parents to cooperate with the teachers
i'm Sunday-school work.
The next meeting will be held at Cen
tenary church. on the second Sunday in
October. The Board Of Directors will
meet at Broad Street church on the fourth
Sunday I'm this month.
CHURCH NEWS NOTES.
Rev. BENJAMIN Dennis. rector OF Meade
Memorial church. Manchester. preached
powerful sermon at Monumental
church Sunday afternoon.
The committee appointed by the Sc
cond Baptist church 10 recommend n
successor to Rev. DR.. Landrum has not
made any report. Rev. A. j. Barton
preached at this church Sunday.
Rev. John ii. Griffith conducted the
services at Grace church Sunday, morn
ing and evening.
The attendance upon all the church ser
vices on Sunday showed that people are
rapidly returning to the city from their
summer vacations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' Gowns. made of best cotton, ex-
ira full, with col0red embroidery and
beading. empire style, made to sell for VI ,
trade sale price. 69c.
Ladies' Drawers, with 4-inch embroid-
cry ruffie and tucks, we're 1oc.; trade-saie
price. sec.
Ladies' Umbrella Drawers, with 5-inch
embroidery ruffie, trade-sale price sec.
Ladies' Underskrts, with wide cambria
ruffie and embroidery. extra wide. ssc.
Infants Cambria Slips, with embroidery
front Jokes, lsc.
At MEMS COUNTER.
20 dozen Mems All-Silk and Satin Teck
Ties, in all the neatest figures, stripes.
and checks, made to sell for y5c., to be
sold for l7c.-3 for soc.
% dozen All-Slk Flowing-End Fourth
Hand Ties, i'm light coiors only. all our
Csc. qualities, to be sold for l7c.-3 for soc.
Boys Sweaters. In Gray and White, al
ways sold for S5c., now lie. each:
Mems Atwood Sweaters. in White and
Black, worth $3.50. now SOC. each.
dozen Mems Colored Washable Bows.
for turn-down collars. worth &C., TO be
sold for &c. each.
Mems All-silk Reversible Four-in-
Hands, in light colors, neat figures and
stripes. worth l7c., for l0c. each.
All OF our Mems and Boys Negligee
Shirts. some with detached collars and
cufrs, some with attached collars and
cuffs. some pleated and some plain
bosoms, some sold for 81. some sold for
N.25. to be closed out for SEC. each.
All-Silk Windsors, in plaids only, dark
colors. always sold for l2i1c., now sc. each.
Mems All-Slk Carriers, in all solid
colors worth 25c., for 17c. pair.
AT LACE COUNTER.
New Paris Wells. all ready made and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
GERMAN-DAY CELEBRATION.
Festivities TO BE Held at the Exposi-
tIOn-Grounds.

To-day the COMMUNICATIONS OF this
city will celebrate German-Day In a man.
ner according to the customs of the
Fatherland. and a most enjoyable fes-
tiyity will be participated in by the Teu-
tons and their friends.
The main celebration. which VIII be as
usual under the direction OF the Ger.
man. American Association. will be he'd
al the observation-disclosures. commencing
at 10 o'clock.
The day will be divided as follows:
From II A. NJ. to p. NJ. sports ana
games for the children. From IL TO
o clock baby show. From to O'Clock
bicycle races and pigeon-shooting, ana
from 1 to o'clock the Official programme
on the stage Of the Auditorium A band
OF music will be In attendance all day ana
dancing will begin at 4 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
THE STATE FAIR BOOMING.
The Lakeside Park Exhibits VIII
lie Made There.

Every day brightens the prospects for a
most successful fair this fall under the
auspices OF the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical Society. Secretary owens
when seen yesterday morning said that
one OF his most recent acquisitions In the
way of an attractive exhibit was the
promise of a large and novel one from
the management OF Lakeside Park. The
Grounds and Buildings Committee or the
society. Mr.. owens. and Mr. Anton
Herman, superintendent of that resort,
visited the Exposition Grounds yester-
day morning, and Mr.. Tiernan took
very lage space, extending the
fun length Of the western wing
He will make one of the most attractive
exhibits of the fair, bringing into requi-
stion a large part of the extensive park
zoo. including a vast assortment OF rare
water fowls.
IL has been decided TO move the poultry
exhibit of the coming fair from its usual
place on the second floor of the eastern
wing to the main floor OF the western
wing. Preparations for this change have,
In fact, been already begun. The exhibit
will I'LL almost that entire section OF the
building. and will be one of the best made
in wears
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
News from the Military.

Next Wednesday night there will be
battalion drill of the Richmond Blues
and on the following Tuesday they will
hold their annual full-dress inspection,
after which there will be dancing.
Lieutenant Frank Woon. who was call
ed over to England some weeks ago
on business, sailed from there on the
18th instant. and is expected in the city
next Monday.
Colonel Joe Lane Stern will inspect the
Richmond Howitzers on Wednesday, the
sd instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15

importers advance samples. In three
price lots-25. 80. and 5oc.
1000 yards OF Cambria Embroidertes
from to inches wide, open edges, worth
loo. yard. now &c.
6-inch Cambria Edges. wheel and other
Valenciennes Lace. a full dozen YARDS
for &c. worth 35c.
lo-inch Net-Top venIse Laces. worth
81 %, now soc.
AT ART COUNTER.
Eiderdown Pillows. lsxi6 inches square.
DC each.
ed and fancy open-work on each end. !
yards long, Sc. each.
Stamped Pillow-Shams. &c. a pair.
Monte Linen Doylies. stamped In Dres-
den designs. 1x7 inches, &c. each.
Pure Linen Colored Centre Buffet.
Scarfs, | LIZ yards long, were SEC, will
be sold at &c. each.
GREAT sECOND-FLOOR
DEPARTMENT.
WILTON VELVET CARPETS. EI-r-
KNOWN TO SELL FOR LESS THAN 81
THE YARD, DURING THIS GREAT
TRADE SALE 55c.
Yard-Wide Granite Carpets, small and
large effects. never known TO sell for less
than VOC the yard, during this great trade
sale 25c.
Scotch Druggets. 2 yards long, 8 yards
wide, never known 70 sell for less than
81 .ss, during this great trade sale CSC.
Handsome Smyrna Rugs. 30 inches by 90
inches, fringed never known to sell for
less than Sis, during this great trade
100 rolls of good grade Floor Oil-Cloth. 2
yards wide, never known to sell for less
than 50c the yard during this great trade
sale 2sc. for the running yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
TRADE REVIEW OF CHARLESTON,
Good Condition of the Famous City
by the Sea.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. September a.
The News and Courier will tomorrow
publish its annual trade review OF
Charleston for the year 1866. ending
September LIST. The total business OF the
city is shown to be S67,2t5,l9. a substan-
tial increase over the figures OF the pre-
cedIng year. There was an Increase IN
the rice trade in this market or nearly
500. 600; In the phosphate-rock trafiic OF
s225.00o: in the fertilizer business Oh
$i25. 600; i'm the lumber trade OF nearly a
similar amount. and In the grocery trade
OF 100000. The business OF the city Is
shown TO be in a most healthy condition
at the present time. and the outlook Tor
the coming fall and winter is better
than I'm a decade.