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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

! but he wished to correct wrong I'M
preston that had gone abroad that lhe
| Streets Department was 20 gel Boou
| deal more than ever before. whereas the
| TACT was that the streets were getting a
smaller sum than ever before, ana II any
great improvements We're expected the
public would be disappointed.
Mr.. Lawder moved TO amend by taxing
s. 900 from water-meters and applying the
same TO streets generally Mr.. HardWlcke
moved TO lay the motion on the table,
and the amendment prevailed.
The vote was then recorded. and the
budget was adopted without a dissenting
voice.
The Board cOncurred in the granting OF
several frame-bulding permits and IN
the payment OF a number Of small claims,
aggregating about sl00.
a resolution appropriating $50 for
emergency repairs at the city jail was
cOncuTed in.
To COOLEY THE ORDINANCES.
When the resolution providing for the
employment of some one to cOdify the
present charter and ordinances OF the
city az "A sum not TO exceed $1,000 was
taken ZIP. Mr.. Hardwicke moved TO amend
Il by the addition Of a provision that no
part OF the sum should be paid until the
work was completed. After some debate
Mr.. Cutchins moved, as a substitute that
one half the money should be paid when
the work is received and approved by the
Committee on Ordinances. and the re-
mainder when it is received and approved
by the City Council. Mr.. Hardwicke ac-
cepted this substitute. and it was carried.
ON the question of concurrence, Mr.
Cutchins said he was on the other side.
Since 1878 the city had never had a Gre
dtable book Of ordinances. He moved to
recOmmit the matter TO the Committee on
Ordinances, with instructions to report to
the Board at the next meeting. After a
lengthy and wrangling discussion TINS
was adopted.
MANY MINOR MATTERS
The ordinance adopted by the Council,
providing for the amalgamation of com
mittees was laid on the table, on motion
Of Mr.. Hardwicke.
The resolution authorizing the Commit
tee on Finance to negotiate loans TO meet
payment on notes was concurred in
-Four hundred loads of coke from the
City Gas-Works were voted to the ladies
of the City Mission for distribution
among the city's poor.
The resolution to appoint a joint COM
mittee of the two branches to enquire
into the cost of erecting an electric-light
plant on the side of the old pump-house
was cOncurred i'm.
A resolution appropriating $3.50 for the
building of a sewer on Pickett street. was
adopted.
The reports of city officers were receiv-
ed and filed.
A resolution appropratng 200 loads OF
gas-hOuse coke for the City Mission (col-
ored). introduced by Alderman Moore, was
adopted.
Mr. Noble moved 70 reconsider the vote
by which the resolution introduced at a
former meeting, to increase the pay of the
city-ambulance driver. and the motion
was adopted. The matter was then laid
upOn the table until the next meeting, ana
the Board adjourned at II 80 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
FOR WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
Daughters of Revolution 10 Have an
Entertainment at Mansion soon.

The regular monthly meeting of the Old
Dominion Chapter Of the Daughters or
the American Revolution was held at
noon yesterday in the chapter rooms, on
the second floor of the Historical Society
BUILDING Mrs. b. r. Purcell occupied the
chair. 1t was decided TO arrange plans at
once for an entertainment, TO be given
under the auspices Of the chapter, Tor
the benefit of the Washington Memorial
University. For this purpose Mrs. Tyler
has kindly offered 10 loan the parlors OF
the Governors Mansion.
For the national convention or the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
to begin i'm Washington on the birthday
Of George Washington. tie Richmond del
egates chosen were: Mrs. William Writ
Henry. State Regent; Miss Mary Lewis;
Mrs. Ben Purcell, regent of the Old DO
minion Chapter, and Mrs. NJ. il. Harrl-
son. president of the Children of the
American Revolution. Mrs James Lyons
will accompany the delegation simply as
a member Of the chapter.
AT the meeting yesterday IL was also
voted that a certain sum be set aside as
a contribution TO the grand reception 10
be shortly given AT the Womans CluD'
of Washington. by the chapters of Vir-
ginia. on the occasion Of the retiring OF
the present chairman OF the national
Board of Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
A FoRETAsTE OF MARCH.
The Wind Blows N Gale, Hut No
Damage Is Reported.

The people Of Richmond had foretaste
Of March weather yesterday. The wind
was high throughout the day, and espe-
cally so late in the afternoon and early
at plight. when there were fears of such
a storm as we experienced about two
years ago Walking was exceedingly dis
agreeable the cloud Of dust causing great
annoyance.
The vibrations Of the telephone wires,
caused a little inconvenience in the ser
vice, but otherwise their business was
not retarded.
on the Western Union telegraph line
several wires were blown down in the
vicinity of Tarboro' and Greensboro. n.
c.. but this did not delay the general
business of the company. The Postal
Telegraph Company also had trouble with
its wires at certain points between Rich
mond and Raleigh. but this was not Of
such "A nature as to Inconvenience them
any.
The high wind, so far as reported last
night did no damage 10 any property in
the city and not even any of the trees
were uprooted The wind was at it's
height about $50 o'clock in the afternoon.
when great gale seemed TO be passing
over the northern section of the city. ana
the air for considerable height was laden
with dust. This was followed by a slight
shower of rain, which lasted probably
half an hour.
At midnight the wind had somewhat
subsidized, and the atmosphere was such
as TO give indications of fall in tenn
peTature by to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
HE LIKES THE PEOPLE.
Albany Banker Charmed with the
Inhabitants of Richmond.

Mr.. Frank T.. Cooley and wife. Of Al
bany, n. Y, left for home yesterday after
several days spent in Richmond en- route
from Florida. Mr.. Cooley Is president Oh
the Albany County Bank, of Albany, and
was recently given six weeks vacation In
Florida by his bank.
In talking with a Dispatch reporter IN
the lobby at Ford's. where he stopped
while here Mr. Cooley expressed the most
intense delight with Richmond, everything
that went TO make up the city, but par
ticularly its people.
"The most remarkable I ever saw" he
said. "Why. / did not Know mat any
where in the world people were so uni
versally polite 10 strangers. Wherever
have been l have found IL necessary to
look up a policeman when on the street
and desiring information regarding locall-
ties and directions, but that Is not neces-
sary i'm Richmond Ask man you never
saw before any question you please, and
he will answer you like he was paid for
doing it. l am coming back TO Rich
mOnd, and am going to bring my family.
1t is a remarkable city"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
BAILEY is ARRESTED
HE INSANE HENRICoAN LANDED
IN THE COUNTY JAIL.
CAPTURED AT HIS SISTERS HOME,
lie in Found In bed and Induced TO
Come TO the City-Raycs After Be-
Ing Placed in n Cen, and Throws
an Iron He'd Around His Head.

]. c. Bailey. the insane man who ter
rorsed Henrico Monday, and held up and
shot Mr.. r. l.. Montague on the Charles
City road. is prisoner at the county
jail. where he was enjoying himself last
night in toying with an iron bedstead,
which he was hurting around his head.
Bailey was arrested by Deputy-Sheriff
L. /. Russell and Mr.. l.. II. Kemp, at his
sisters house, about seven miles below
the city, and agreed to come TO Richmond
without making any trouble. though he
did not then know that he would be taken
to Jail,
DIDN'T LIKE THE TASK.
Neither Mr.. Montague nor Mr. saun-
ders, who were held up by Bailey.
have preferred any charge against him,
but Mr.. Thomas T.. Savage. the con-
tractor, who was relieved of his gun by
the maniac. swore out a warrant before
Magistrate Larus, charging Bailey with
robbery and this warrant was placed in
the hands of Constable Garnett for SER
vice. Mr.. Garnett at first demurred, and
was 10th to serve the warrant, but he was
authorized to organize a posse. and this
he did, taking with him Messrs. Russell,
Kemp. and Spencer Gillian. Mr.. Russell
and Mr.. Kemp separated from the>other
two and went TO Bailey's sisters home,
where they had reason TO believe he had
gone They found him i'm bed. complain
ing of a sore throat, and Mr.. Russell,
under pretence of taking him to a doctor,
got him to consent 10 come TO Richmond
He was placed in a buggy and driven to
the county Jail, being gotten there with
little trouble.
WILD IN HIS CELL.
After he was placed in a cell, however,
he became violent, and attempted to kill
anybody who entered his room. An iron
bedstead, the only piece of furniture In
the cell. was thrown about by him as
though it were "A mere toy. and he con-
tinually cried for water, which could not
well be given him, on account OF the
darkness in the cell and his desperate
actions with the bedstead.
He was, therefore, left to himself. and
this morning he will be taken before
Magistrate Larus for examination. The
charge against him will hardly be pressed,
as a commission of lunacy Will probably
examine into his condition.
Mr.. Montague was at his office yester-
day. none the worse for his experience.
though he was little sore in his head
and shoulders. where the shot had pene-
trated his flesh. Both he and Mr.. Saun-
ders were congratulated by their friends
on their narrow escape from being killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
DIR. WURTH'S OPINION
OF THE NEW DISCOVERY IN MEDI-
CINE.
4 Observation-Disclosures Remedy
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, ana
stomach Troubles.

Or. Wurth. I'm commenting on recent
discoveries In medicine. said: There Is
none which Is certain to be so valuable
and far reaching In benefit as Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets. nthe newf~ stomach
remedy;1 Say far reaching because peo-
pie little realize how important sound
stomach and vigorous digestion Is to
every man. woman. and child.
Indigestion is the starting point OF con-
sumption, heart disease, Brights disease.
diabetes, nervous prostration, liver
troubles; why is this SO? Simply because
every nerve, muscle and tissue In our
bodies is created and nourished from the
food we eat. If that food is. by reason
OF a weak stomach. compelled TO lie Tor
hours, sour, fermenting mass OF half
digested food, il poisons the blood ana
nervous system, creates gas which dls-
tends the stomach and bowels, causing
pressure on the heart. lungs, and other
organs and seriously impeding their ac-
ton.
He says further. the point to direct at
tention is not the nerves. nor heart. nor
lungs. nor kidneys. but the stomach, the
first cause Of all the mischief.
The remedy 10 use for Indigestion and
weak stomach is not some cathartic. but
a remedy whieh Will digest the food. in
crease the flow OF gastric juice. absorb
the gases, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets will accomplish exactly this result IN
any case of stomach trouble, because
these tablets are composed OF the diges-
tive acids aseptic pepsin, golden seal,
and bismuth. pleasant TO taste, and not
being a patent medicine, can be used by
any one with perfect safety. l believe
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets viii cure any
form of indigestion and stomach trouble
except cancer of stomach.
Full size packages OF Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets are sold by druggists at 20
cents. A book on stomach diseases, to-
gether with thousands Of testimonials,
will be sent by address Stuart Company,
Marshall Mich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
CAPT. CARTER GAINS A POINT.
Report of Committee of Engineers
Not Admitted Against Him.

SAVANNAH, GA, February 15-At the
court-martial OF Captain o. NJ. Carter
yesterday the defence gained a point just
before adjournment. The court after a
consultation of nearly thirty minutes. re-
fused to admit as evidence the report OF
the committee Of engineers made I'm NO
vember. 1897. doing away with the harbor
lines Of Savannah. This report, the de-
fence contended. was made and filed after
Captain Carter had left Savannah. 1t
could have no effect on the work he had
done. as he was not here at the time. 1t
was contended. further, that the report
expressed an opinion which made II frrele-
want as testimony, and also that Captain
Gillette, a member OF the committee. Is
now "A prosecuting witness in the hearing
under way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
LADIES' DAY AT NEW ORLEANS.
Race-TracIs Grounds and Grand
stand Packed.

NEW ORLEANS, February l5.-It was
Ladies'-Day at the track this afternoon,
and the grounds and the stand were
packed. Weather clear and track fast.
First race-six furlongs-Takanasse QO
to y won, Sim w. @ to and 10 to y
second. and David Is to u third. Time.
rs. Pat Morrissey fell at the head OF
the stretch.
Second race-four furlongs-AIay Hemp
stead (even) won. May Beach G. to j and
to - second, and Sir Florian Us to u
third Time. AS l-2.
Third race-mile and an eighth--Cherry
Leaf @ TO ID won, Lake View Palace Gao
TO / and Is to - second. and His Brother
GO TO - third. Time, 1:55 H.
Fourth race-mile and an eighth, over
four hurdles-Arrezzo a to u won, Uncle
Jim a to l and to 81 second. and Shanty
Kelly 6 to ID third. Time, 2:06 1-2.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Cavaletta q TO
ID won. Udah q 10 and TO p second,
and Laura May Is to j. third. Time,
1:16 -.
Sixth race-one mile-Gilray &c TO u won,
Dudley Il. a TO ] and TO 81 second, and
Flop Is TO 81 third. Time. :i3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
METHODIST PARSONAGE BURNED.
Flames Destroy the House Of Rev j.
A. Compton. I'm Blackstone.

BLACKSTONE. VA. February B.-
Especial 1.-The Methodist parsonage. ol-
cupied by Rev. j. A. Clopton. was burned
to the ground to-day between the hours
of 2 and 4. The fire originated in au
unused part OF the house. probably from
a spark. All the household effects were
saved, but tha building was "A total loss
owing 10 the fact that a mortgage cover
ed the amount Of the insurance.
Mrs. w. A. Dupuy rendered a reception
TO the young ladies and gentlemen OF the
Presbyterian Sunday school on Saturday
night. Elegant refreshments were served.
after which pleasant games and converse
ton were INDUCED in till a late hour
Mr.. William f. Epson died at his home.
near MELVILLE at o'clock this morning,
Major Alexander ID. Hamilton and Pro-
fessor g. A. Sydnor. of the HOgC Acado-
my, spent Sunday with Judge William n.
Mann, Of Nottoway Courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

ment Of the Randolph-Macon nstitu-
tions. TO be held here in June next. pr.
fessor A. NJ. Hughlett, Of Rand0lph-Ml-
con Academy. at Bedford City: Professor
r. +. l.. Farmer, Of the Danville insl-
tute; Or. b. w. Arnold Of the 'FRONT.'
Royal Academy; Or. John A. Kern. %
the Randolph-Macon College, at Ashland.
and DR.. w. w. Smith. Of the Womans
College, at Lynchburg.
Senator Daniel has been at his homo.
near this city. for several days. 10 lt-
tendance at the bedside Of his son. John
w. Daniel, Jr., who has been quite ill for
some time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
CHARGED WITH swINDLING.
4 Man Arrested for Passing Bogus
Check.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, February 10
Especially man representing himself TO
be c. II. Rutherford, of New York, was
arrested by Chief-of-Police Harwood on
board the American Line steamship st.
Louis this afternoon. charged with pass
ing q bogus check for SO. Rutherford
has been staying at the Hygeia Hotel, at
Old Point. for a week or two. He spent
money freely, mingling among the guests
of the hotel and the officers at Fort Mon
roe. and soon became well acquainted.
Saturday he requested Harry Phoebus,
"a druggist at Old Point, 10 cash a check
for S75 drawn on the Chemical National
Bank. of New York. After giving the
money TO Rutherford Phoebus became
suspicious, and telegraphed TO the bank
for information as 10 his responsibility.
He received reply pronouncing the
check worthless. Rutherford came 10
this city. and to-day he went TO the ship
ward. where the st. Louis is tied up for
repairs. and requested permission TO in
snect the vessel. While walking about
the big liner he was confronted by the
Chief OF Police He attempted to elude
the officer, but was soon arrested. Ruth
erford Is now in Jail at Hampton. He
will be tried as soon as the check is re-
turned from New York. The incident has
created a sensation at the hotel, where
Rutherford made himself quite popular.
1t il understood that he swindled seve-
raj military officers at the fort out OF
small sums of money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
OLD HARBOR-MAsTER DEAD.
Fell Overheard aud Was Drowned
TuthiiI Case Compromised.

NORFOLK. VA, February J-lSpe-
ciaL)-Captain Charles r. H. Yeatman,
aged 20 years. died at his home. in this
city. tonight. He was at ono time Har-
Dor Master Of the port and general agent
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Thomas Shea fell overheard from a
wharf tonight, and was drowned
Tonight the case Of Tuthill. arrested
at the instance Of a hotel-keepcr. was
compromised, and he was released
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
Demand for More Bn.tIeship,.

The Secretary Of the Navy has demand
ed more battleships, and there can be
no doubt that Congress will consider his
recommendations. Protection Is what our
seaports' require, and fortihcations win
not adequately supply this. Defence
against all disorders OF a maiariai type
is, however. adequately AFFORDED by Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. an efficient
remedy. also, for constipation. biiousne's'
dyspepsia, rheumatism. and nervousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
RESCUED THE PRETTY GIRL.
How Captain Parks Saved Fair
'CycIist from a Serious Accident.

Captain r. s. Parks, the Delegate from
Page, is recognized as one Of the most
striking figures of the House. having been
frequently compared TO Jeb Stuart, whom
he greatly resembles. His gallantry IS
characteristic, and this, together with his
herculean proportions, well fitted him for
the role Of gallant knight, which he play
ed recently.
1t was Immediately after the close or
the session of the House. and he was on
his way to Ruegers Tor lunch. When
near the fountain, on the southern slope
of the Square, he heard a scream behind
him, and turning. saw young girl on
a wheel flying down the walk like a
streak of blue lightning" 10 use the cap
tain's expression. She had lost her pedals,
and was headed straight for the iron rail-
ing. The gallant Captain sprang TO one
side, and bracing himself. stretched out
his good right arm. The wheel shot by,
but the pretty rider was snatched or,
and pressed close TO the Captains manly
bosom.
friend says there was no need OF the
Captains holding her so long. The Cap
tain says-she was so pretty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

Some time last December middie-aged
man, wearing glasses and accompanied by
a small boy visited one OF the officers
I'm the City Hall and asked him TO sub
scribe 10 the Ladies' Home Journal. lie
cure sufficient funds 10 have his eyes
operated upon. The gentleman TO whom
he TOLD the story subscribed to the paper.
The canVasser has not been seen since
nor has the gentleman received a copy
Of the publication. He wrote 10 the pub
fishers OF the paper>in Philadelphia. ana
received the following reply yesterday:
eve know nothing whatever concern
ing the agent mentioned having no record
Of him on our books. We ARE afraid you
have been Victimized by some unautho-
rlzed person. Very truly yours.
CIRCULATION BUREAU THE CURTIS
PUBLISHING COMPANY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
ROANOf<
Marriage-A Country Residence
Burned-Henvy Loss.

ROANOKE, VA, February 15.-(spe-
ciaL)-P. J, Minahan and Miss Maggie
O'Leary were married this afternoon a,
It. Andrews church by Rev. Father j.
w. Lynch.
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage or DR.. $. Simon, of this city.
and Miss Sarah Buchsweier. OF New
York. To take place on the 18th instant
IN this city.
The country home OF Mrs. George
Poague. az Poague Mill, In Roanoke coun-
". was destroyed by fire this morning.
The fire entails heavy loss on Mrs.
POagne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
Lord Neville Goes 10 Prison.

LONDON, February l5.-In the Central
Criminal Court to-day Lord William Ne
vile, fourth son OF the Marquis of Aber-
gavenny, who was placed on trial.
charged with fraud i'm connection with
the suit of sam Lewis" the money
lender. against Lieutenant Spencer cay
or the Second Life Guards. 10 recover
ell ,ll3, due on two promissory notes cash
ed by Lord Neville. pleaded guilty of
fraud, but claimed that ne was not guilty
or forgery. He was sentenced tO I'VE
years penal seryitudc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
PORTRAIT OF GOVERNOR TYLER.
His Excellency's Features Repro
duced on Canvass.

Mr.. Robin Lucian Paley has just COM
pleted a life-size portrait i'm oil of Cover
nor Tyler. A number of the friends OF
the Governor have inspected the portrait,
and all pronounce IT a remarkable fine
one It is only a bust. representing not
quite q two-thirds view. The delicacy OF
touch and exquisite shading Of the fea-
lures are pronounced by critics to be adj
mirable.
Mr.. Paley is a native OF England, ana
has studied on the Continent for several
years, having won government prize.
which entities him 10 a free studio i'm
Antwerp. He has resided in Canada ana
the United States for a number Of years.
and has painted many landscapes. which
have given him quite a reputation. He is
now engaged upon n picture Of General
Dabney H. Maury for the Westmoreland
Club.
The picture of Governor Tyler, and pro-
badly that of General Maury also, Will
be placed on exhibition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
The High wind and Telegraph Wires

The high wind last evening played
havoc with the electric wires Of the Fire
Alarm and Telegraph Department. and
for hours all sorts Of false alarms We're
registered by the apparatus. The very
efficient force under superintendent
Thompson was kept hard at work lar
into the night, and all disorders were
remedied as soon as they We're located
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February H.
Fourth-class pOstmasters have been APP
pointed in Virginia as follows: Graysville.
Mary &. Custer: Nickelsville Joshua Al
DOugherty: Pickaway, WhitIow H.
Walker; Ridgemont. Mrs. Matilda boo
ley; Soapstone. Thomas b. Austin; Tope-
co, Emma A. Pratt. -.-...-..-.-'--.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
PresidcntiaI Po,tmasters.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February l5.-
Among the postmasters nominated by the
president to-day were the following:
North Carolina-John l.. Matheson,
WadesborO'.
Virgnia-J w. McBrown. Abingdon; A.
=. Funkhouser. Harrisonburg. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
Mr.. Hugh Blair Is Better.

The condition of Air. Hugh Blair, VINO
was seized with a paralytic stroke last
Friday, showed decided Improvement yes
terday. He is gradually regaining his
speech. which was badly affected al first.
and seems to have recovered some of his
Wonted cheerfulneSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

THOMASVlLLE, GA. February ID
Miss Lillian G.. Hanna. sister OF Senator
Hanna. was married here to-day TO Pres
ton Baldwin, young lawyer OF cleve-
land.
Senator Hanna was non present, Deliig
detained by official business. - ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

SENATORIAL, MISS. February l5.-in
the presence OF 4o00 spectators. at noon
to-day, George Washington Edwards tcoI-
ored) was bansed for the murder OF Roxle
Williams os's ~ 49, rstt