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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

ought IN have n franchise, though what
Kind OF a franchise he did not know. IL
was 10 the advantage OF Richmond TO
have long-dlstance phone connections,
ard II some encouragement were not
given the company they would accept
another route south, leaving Richmond
out.
THE VOTE TAKEN.
A vote was taken at this juncture on
Mr.. Fosters substitute. and II was iost
nv the following recorded vote Ayes
burton. Carter. Foster. and Allen. Noes
Bahon. Bloomberg. Ebel. J. NJ. King
Pollock, and Woody.
The question then came up on the
original resolution. and Mr.. carter spoke
at length against II. He urged tne com
mittce to go slow on the question, ana
asserted that by the adoption OF that
resolution. the committee tied It's hahus
and committed itself to the American
Company to recommend It's Application
for a franchise.
Mr.. Bloomberg replied to Mr.. carter
and when he concluded the vote on the
resolution was taken. which resulted eN-
actly as did the other except that the
six gentlemen who voted 10 before voted
aye. and the quartette OF ayes voted IN
the negative This was a victory for the
company. and its representatives, atter
personally expressing their thanks to the
committee, retired from the room.
NEEDS OF THE STREET DEPART
MENT.
When the telephone matter was dis
posed Of the needs Of the Street Depart
ment were taken up, and on motion of
Mr.. Carter further consideration of the
matter was postponed until this afternoon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
THE RICHMOND D1sPATCH-FRIDAY JANUARY %. 1897:


draft an ordinance under the direction
OF the City Engineer
Bids for relaying certain paving wcre
opened. and the contract therefor WIS
awarded to Mr.. NJ Il. Billing
The application of the Traction Io"-
pany for a franchise TO construct
line down Governor street from broau'
and Up Cary. from Twelfth 10 rts.
was referred TO special committee,
consisting OF Messrs. Burton, Bloomperg'
Ebel, Foster. and John NJ. Ming
Mr.. Carter offered an application from
the same company for permission 70
build n line from Lombardy ana broau
streets. along Lombardy TO cary street
but 1t being explained that all ordinances
carrying with them privileges for street
railways must originate In the Council,
this was withdrawn.
CHANGE GRADE OF SEVENTH
STREET.
Allegations were received with refe-
renee to the erection Of a sewer along
Seventh street from Federal street 10
Bacon's-Quarter branch, and the paving
OF the sidewalk on Harvey street from
Main, TO Floyd avenue. The former was
recommended to the Council, ana the
latter was laid on the table.
The City Engineer called attention TO
the fact that to comply with the order
OF the Council to pave Seventh street
from Clay to Leigh streets on the stand
ard grade would necessitate the rais-
ing OF the street IN certain place 10
height OF fifteen inches on one side ana
seven inches on the other. lie thought
it ought to be done. but Mr.. Ebel object
ed, because It would entail expense on
the property-holders along that street.
The committee. however, decided that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
DEAD IN HIS BED,
4 HOTEL MYSTERY ~ THE CITY by
THE SEA.
The Supposed Suicide OF Man
Named billiard, from Edenton,
North Carolina-some OF HIS
Effects-A Description.

NORFOLK, VA, January @.-(Spe-
ciaL)-This afternoon a white man, who
registered at the Mansion House, in this
city. as D. Hillard, Edenton, n. c..
was found dead in his room at the no.
tel Hilliard came TO the hotel Sunday.
and slept there Sunday night. He was
not I'm his room Monday night. but IS
thought TO have slept there Tuesday
night. Yesterday morning the chamber
maid knocked at his door, but received
no reply. This was repeated yesterday
afternoon, and again to-day Upon this
latter occasion she reported the mat
ter TO Manager Linn. who sent bell
boy 10 investigate. The latter looked
over the transom and saw billiard ly-
ing on the bed, the cover drawn up
above his waist, and blood covering his
face.
DEAD SOME TIME.
The door was broken open, and it was
found that the man had been dead for
some time on a chair lay his clothing.
The towels and water had not been used,
and In a bucket was n plll-box. The
blood on the face came from the nose.
The stranger, who was evidently a rail-
road man, disguised his handwriting on
the register, but his valise being opened,
a sweater was found in it, on which
was a tag bearing the name Of D..
billiard. Edenton, ~ c., which cor
responded with the name as deciphered
on the register.
SUICIDE SUSPECTED.
Among other effects in the satchel was
a card bearing the name OF w.
RI. Maxwell, Richmond, Va, and another
card of the Hoffman House. 1t IS the
opinion of DR.. Charleys that the man
committed suicide by means of the pills
in the box, the nature Of which could
not be discovered.
An inquest will DC held tomorrow,
pending which an effort will be made TO
hear from Edenton regarding him.
The dead man was probably 80 or 20
years old. 5 feet inches tall, and
weighed 80 pounds. He had nondescript
colored hair and red moustache.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

evening was such a shock 10 her many
warm friends in this city and in Rich
mond. will take place from cambridge
Street church this afternoon at o'clock.
The services will be conducted by Rev.
DR.. l.. r.. Thornhill, assisted by Rev. DR..
L. C. Broughton and Rev. w. II. Hurt.
The pall-bearers will be: Honorary
Judge John II. Ingram, Captain A. c.
Atkinson, Dr. Thomas 7. Mathews,
Messrs i. b. Franklin, George Walker,
r. c. Broaddus, and S. r. Owen.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The mills on the water line are having
a great deal of trouble with the ice.
Mrs. J. w. Craig who has been sick at
her home. on Mayo's Island, is somewhat
improved
Mr.. W. p. Drewry, OF New York, has
been visiting his mother, Mrs. Blanche
II. Drewry, on Porter street.
Dr. Lawrence Ingram reports the con-
dition of Judge James NJ. Gregory as
somewhat improved.
The Belle Isle Works had to shut down
Yesterday on account of the ice in the
water wheels.
A chicken-thief visited the roost Of Mr..
Thomas W. Mann, in Swansboro', Tues
day night, and stole nineteen fine hens
and left five old roosters.
The $1,000 damage suit that was called
in the Hastings Court yesterday was
continued until the April term on ac-
count Of the sickness Of one of the wit
nesses.
The lecture by Mr.. A. r. Clarke and
supper by the ladies of Stockton-Street
Baptist church have been postponed I'M
III further notice on account Of the bad
weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Donald have Is
sued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Maggie f., TO Mr.. Alger-
non b. Morrissett The ceremony Will
take place at Clopton-Street Baptist
church, in Swansboro', on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 9Th. at o'clock.
Rev. w. e. Hurt, Of Stockton-Street
Baptist church, was presented last Tues
day with a stove and kitchen fixtures.
as a present from several members OF
Bainbridge-Street church
There will be a special session OF the
City Council this evening at 1870 to con-
slider estimates for the paving Of Hull
street from Second to Fifteenth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

at s o'clock, at which time n special meet
ing Of the committee will be held.
An application was received through
Mr.. Bloomberg, from the Southern rail-
way. asking permission for that road
to extend its tracks north along Nir-
ginia street, across Mill street, and
thence along Virginia street north,
across Cary, and thence northwest 10
the alley In rear of Stern & Co.'S es-
Enlistment. a motion was made TO
refer this to the Ward Committee,
but Mr.. Bloomberg opposed the motion,
setting forth that unless the tracks
were built Messrs Stern & Co. and
r.. w. Wood & Sons would move their
business-houses to Manchester. 1t was
finally decided 10 refer the matter TO
the City Attorney, with intructions TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
THE HILL CITY.
Died mt 02-AnnuaI Meeting--After
Many Years.

LYNCHBURG. VA. January 2s.-(Spe-
cial.)--Mr. willis n. Mays died this morn
ing; aged 90 years. Deceased had lived In
this city for many years. and was at one
time High Constable. He was the Oldest
member Of Marshall Lodge. No. 80. A. r.
and A. NJ.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Bonsack Machine Company was
held this morning. Nearly 1900 shares
out of a total of 1880 were represented
In person and by proxy. The report or
p. A. Krise. the treasurer. was read ana
adopted, and showed a surplus OF over
half n million dollars. The old Board OF
Directors were reelected. After the adj
journment OF the stockholders meeting
the Board OF Directors met, and elected
Thomas n. Davis. OF Lynchburg. pr, 81
dent and +. A. Krise. secretary and trea-
surer.
THE HALSEY-JOSE 4 BRO. SUIT
Judge John ID. Horseley. OF counsel for
Major Stephen +. Halsey In his suit
against Jose x Brother, OF London, left
for New York to-day. whence he viii sail
for England 70 take dispositions In the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Cockade City Briefs.

PETERSBURG. VA, January 2S.-(spo-
ciaL)-Mrs. Susan Franklin. aged D years,
a much respected widow lady OF Effrck.
died this morning OF pneumonia, after an
illness Of a few days. She leaves one SOD
and three daughters.
The temperature to-day has been de-
cidedly the coolest OF the season. the mcr'
cury showing about 10 degrees above zero.
A strong wind has been blowing an dayi
which makes the cold more keenly felt
There has been fine sleighing an DAY
and the merry ringing Of bells has been
heard everywhere through the city.
An old cOored man named Edward
Kicks was found dead IA his house, of
plum street, this afternoon under clr-
cumstances leading to the belle, that h8
frnza 10 death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
CITY OF MANCHESTER
COMMITTEE DECIDES TO HAVE
DAMAGED SEWERS REPAIRED.
ACCIDENT TO MRS. ]. c. GOOLSBY.
She Falls in Richmond and sustains
Very Painful Injuries-Marriage OF
Personals and Briefs.

The Water Commissioners met last
night in special session to consider the
,enort of Mr.. Edwin Mitchell, who came
TO the city at the solicitation of Captain
Lipscomb. City Engineer, to examine the
causes at the base of the defective sewer
work ON Maury street. near the river
Mr.. Mitchell gave 1t as his opinion,
with which Captain Lipscomb fully
agreed, that the mains had been crushed
on account of a failure on the part OF
the workrnen to pack the earth sufficient
" close around them.
When this report had been received
and fully discussed in all its bearings
toward the city and the contractors, as
well the motion was made and carried
.bat the commissioners order the pipes
IA he repaired with as little delay as
possible.
MRS. GOOLSBY BADLY HURT.
Mrs John c. Goolsby, Of Porter and
Twelfth streets encountered an accident
Yesterday evening about $50 O'Clock, in
which she was painfully, If not seriously,
hurt. She was alighting from "A street.
car 81 Seventh and Broad streets, when
her feet slipped on the Icy stones, throw
ing her heavily 20 the ground. In failing
she struck the Sep, and received seYere
blow on the head from contact with the
platform OF the car, rendering her UNI
conscious. She was taken into store
near by. and the ambulance summoned
DIR. Charles Luxembourg responded, and
administering restoratives Mrs. Goolsoy
regaioed consciousness. 1t was the wish
NJ friends 10 remove her 10 her home as
aeon as possible. and called carriage,
hut q was found that II would be more
comfortable for the injured lady TO be
removed In the ambulance, which the
obysiclan In charge consented TO do.
Dr Thomas T. Mathews, the family
phvsician. was 'phoned 70 meet the am
buiance. and IL now doing all In his
mower 10 prevent any very serious turn
in Mrs. Goolsby's injuries.
Mrs. Goolsbys daughter, Miss Hettie.
was married the evening before, and very
nearly OF the same hour that the mother
lay unconscious upon an icy street
TO REDUCE ALL SALARIES.
The Committee on Retrenchment, IN
its executive session. on "Wednesday
night. decided TO recommend In their re-
por. to the Council az its regular meet
Ing In February. that the salaries OF all
tbs officials Of the city BE reduced from
u TO 70 per cent.
II 10 further suggested that, instead
o. having one officer In charge OF both
snfy 'Hmetery. and the almshouse. the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

sion, laying the matter on the table UNI
I'll a subsequent meeting. but by their
vote of ayes to noes the committee
expressed themselves as favorng the
application Of the company.
II was a quarter after o'clock when
the committee was called 10 order, and
the roll-call showed that there were pre-
sent Messrs. Allen. Carter. Ebel.
Pollock. Bloomberg. John NJ. King Fos-
ter, Woody. Bahen, and Burton, MT.
J. j. King being detained at home by
sickness
AS soon as the minutes of the preced-
ing meeting were read by Clerk Jacobs,
air. Bloomberg moved to suspend the
rules and take up the application Of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company for a franchise. This motion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
TALK ON LONG WIRES
AMERICAN coMPANy's PETITION
rAvoRApLy PASSED uroN.
STREET COMMITTEE ENDORSES 1T.
Motion of Mr.. Bioombcrg Adopted
Laying the Question ON the Table,
nut Declaring the Body's Wish
That n Franchise Re Given.

The American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company. who are applying to
the Council and Board of Aldermen OF
this city for a franchise 10 enter Rich
mond with long-distance telephone
line. giving our people telephone COM
municatson with northern and western
cities. have encouragement now to hope
that they will ultimately be granted
those privileges for which they ask.
The Street Committee. to whom their
application was referred, considered the
matter at their meeting yesterday, and
adopted resolution setting forth that
It is the sense Of the committee that the
company be granted franchise. This
resolution, tits true. carried provi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
To Have "A Perpetual Board.

There was quite an interesting meeting
OF members of the Young Mems Chris
ton Association last night. The principal
business considered was a series OF
amendments TO the constitution relating
were adopted, and, as a result, the Board
OF Directors will be perpetual body
hereafter. At the meeting TO be held
February 9Th five OF the directors will be
elected for three years. five for two. and
five for one. After that five will be
elected each year for the full term Of
three wears. The directors will then elect
the officers, and there will be commit
tee on nominations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

nal resolution, taking the broad
ground that it committed the committee
to the recommendation that the fran
chise be granted the company He
thought IT best that the application be
laid on the table until the next meeting,
and said he would vote against resolu-
ton endorsing the company, though he
didn't know whether he would vote for
or against the company's application.
Mr.. Pollock said that the resolution
merely contemplated the encouragement
of the company. and did not commit the
committee to vote for the ordinances the
company wanted.
Some further discussion ensued, and
Mr.. Bloomberg thought the Council was
blocking progress by sticking on little
points. He said he thought the company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
THE KHALIFA PREPARING.
He Hopes 10 Check the Anglo-Eg'p-
tiun Advance al IShRrtoums

CAIRO. January S.-Advices receiver
here from Dongola show that the kll.I-
Abduliah el Taashl. tho leader %, h'
deryish hordes, Is making preparations
for the expected advance of tn Ans
Egyptian expedition against lm. lne
greater part Of the garrison az bafD II.
important town on the NIlc. pNIH ~
Dongola. has been taken 20 reinforce III.
dCrvishcs "a khartoum, Az IN lNNei-
OF the Blue and White Niles t.t
Omdurman. directly opposite kaaIiol..
The women. children. and Old uen ~
two latter places are being seat ~
Obeid. in kOfdOfan. the crlcI ,lg
the dervshes, and there are oll.f
dicati0ns that the KhaliiQ 'ltenis 'o ~.
tempt TO hold the expedition Tn cntCh p.
Khartoum. The dervishcs at A'e-
Hamed. town on the Nile h'i"c
Dongola and Berber. have deserted ~
the expedition. therefore. does no. eAi
10 meet with any opposition bl" ~.
advances FOR some distance ri'l 81.
mouth OF the Black Nile. unless
Khalifa later reinforces the Befo-f s'
fizOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
WARMER WEATHER PROMISED.
MIR. Evans Says the Temperature
VIII Begin to Rise To-Day.

The weather which has been so severe
in Richmond during the past four or five
days has at last begun 10 settle, and
Director Evans. of the Forecast Bureau,
has promised us good weather during the
next few days. The snow Is still with us,
and sleighing is being INDUCED In to a
considerable extent, but Mr.. Evans says
that warmer weather will begin to-day.
and by tomorrow there Will be very
perceptibe rise In the temperature. which
ought to. at least, drive the snow from
the streets.
On the various ponds and lakes around
the city the ice Is very thick. and the
snow having been swept from the sur
face. skating Is very good. Large parties
OF skating enthusiasts made merry on the
CONCEALED ponds yesterday. and the sport
was continued until late last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Emporia Notes.

EMPORIA. VA. January 2S-(special. p
For the month OF January 10 date ma
Clerk OF the Court has recorded twenty
four deeds and issued seven maffa-l
licenses.
The Oldest inhabitants say thar mo
present cold snap Is the coolest since ila
memorable year Of 1851.
There are several northern men in oif
vicinity purchasing land, and tho weather
nj present does not impress them very
favorably with the Sunny South.
Miss Matte Hodges. Of Martiusourg, ".
va. is visiting her sister. Mrs. w. samuel
Goodwin.
Mr.. r. j. Green IS quite sick
Mr.. L. w Lee. Sheriff, returned from
Lawrenceville to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

the grade should 0e made standard.
The question of the abolition Of the
position of harness-maker at the city
stables was taken up. and Colonel Cut
shaw showed that by his employment,
the work was done at q saving Of - per
cent to the city. The incumbent, the
Colonel stated. had already resigned
and he was authorized to give the work
to the lowest bidder therefor.
The committee reported favorably APP
plcations for the opening Of an alley
between Second and Third and Duval
and Jackson streets, and an application
for a culvert on Marshall and Bowe
streets, and decided that the work OF
grading Twenty-sixth street from Main
to Cary should be done by the city carts
and hands
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Don't DeIay-Accept ut Once.

II you are sick or ont of health. here Is
n chance OF being cured which may never
happen again. Or. Greene. So west Four
teenth street, New York city, the most
noted and successful physician In curing
disease this century has produced, has an
nounced that sufferers from disease may
consult him by letter free. Write him inn
Inediately about your case. You can thus
get his opinion and advice without charge.
DO not miss this opport1nity-your resto-
ration to health will undoubtedly result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
"Singin' SLuie" Mt Laurel-Street
Church.

Mr.. and Mrs Jedediah Bobbin and their
"Old-Fashioned Singin Skule' VIII give an
other OF their unique entertainments at
Laurel-Street Methodist church tonight.
and as this Will be the first appearance
OF the ''skule' In the West End, doubtless
large audience will greet them.
Besides the regular programme several
new and novel features have been added
10 the 'skue.' The Yellow Kid and Mrs.
Meednss Twinses will be Oh hand to
speak their pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

interest Of hi client The suit Was Io.
Gently tried IA the United States Circuit
Court and resulted I'm a mistrial. the jury
disagreeing. The case viii probably Do
heard again az the March term Of ths
court. over 10000 is involved IN the
litigation.
An interesting marriage ceremony Uas
performed to-day at the residence of th3
bride, the contracting parties being ila
Rev l.. I, Williamg, OF Wheaton. va,
and Miss Urania V Moon, OF this c.'y.
Rev !. 9. Reed Oficated Rev. Euest
Stevens. pastor Of Cabcll-Stfeet Metno-
dist Episcopal church, was best man. .ni
Miss Mary g. Moon, sister OF the bride,
maid Of honor. The couple left on ms
Southern road for a northern tour.
AFTER MANY YEARS.
There was sent by mail 20 the Clerks
office this morning a paper which should
have been fled sXty-seyen years ago,
and which had evidently been found
among Old papers In the Clerks office
at Bedford CITY IL was a marriage
license issued June l6, 1880, by y. b. Aor-
we'll. who was deputy for his father VI.
W Norvell. Clerk OF the then court NJ
Iynchburg. to James Campbell. Of Bed
ford county. and Catherine Hebcr. of.
this city. The certificate Is small pr.nf-
Ell slip. totally unlike the elaborate docl-
ment OF to-day with its Cuuio and ring
and ornamental border, but IL did ma
work all the same. In those days tni
minister made separate return. so 10 a
not evident who performed the ceremony.
The handwriting Is very clear and the
ink has not faded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
To Get Out of the Way

when trouble Is coming Is obviously the
part Of common sense. An obstruction OF
the bowels Is a serious obstacle 10 health.
10 get this out OF the way Is an easy mat
ter with the thorough laxative. Hostetter' 8
Stomach Bitters. which. although IL at
fords relief never gripes and convulses
like drastic purgative. Dyspepsia. ma
larial kidney, and rheumatic ailments and
nervousness yield to this genial family
medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
Preparations for the Coming Block
aiding EXECUTIONS.

NORFOLK. VA. January &.-Cspec.aIJ
On board the ships Of the North Atlantic
squadron at Old Point preparations for
the blockading evolutions or Charleston
harbor week after next are going lorWart
rapidly. The vessels are being put Boz
order as if for active service, and as 70
quantity Of powder may be burned in ina
mimic battles, the magazines are peln3
replenished.
Admiral Bunce expresses himself az con-
fident that the evOlutiOns viii besides
proving very interesting be Of incalcu.a'
bic advantage 20 both officers and men,
tlOus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

LOUISVILLE. KY, January 2S.-Presi-
dent II. II. King, x. o. Breuer. and j. h.
Aldermen were indicted by the grand
Jury this morning. King Is cha,ged with
bribery. and Leatherman and Breuer with
attempting to secure money for their
votes In the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

RoMRAY. January &.-ThS olnel'ih -
mort ISSUED shows that there hite Sra
Tax cases OF the bubonic plasse. civ
sgT5 deaths from the disease N y, "a sssstss
Of Bombay. and CO.. cases and . ss al az
from The plague have oecei an.
Kurrachl There have been % 90 eases
60 deaths at Poonah, ana Sars.
Kutch. baroca, and other places -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Did Not Know billiard.

CAPTAIN william II. Maxwell whose
name is supposed to have been on the
card found in the suicides satcfel, Is
mail agent on the james River route
between here and Norfolk. lie came up
on the Pocahontas yesterday. When
seen at the ST. Clair Hotel last night, he
said he had no recollection Of having
met Hnliard. He had such acquaint-
ances in North Carolina, but not any
where near Edenton.