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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
CRAZY SNAKE INDIANS QUIET
Rave ,s i.na n..sI I r,,nis rrnt .niinr

Have withdrawn Armed Guards Which
Were Ont for Their Protection.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 1o.-Report-
Ing on an Investigation By himself and ave
civilized tribes commissioner Wri sht and Agent
Kelsey, at Muskogee, Okla, to-day reported
to the Indian Bureau that the Crazy Snake
Indian faction. In session at Henrietta. near
Muskogee. have Withdrawn their armed
guards. The indians say they had these
armed guards as n protection against whis-
key peddiers and against thieves. The
PRESENCE OF the armed Indians caused much
excitement among the white people In the
vicinity of Henrietta. who also had much
feeling because number of negroes and
ether camp followers made threats. The re-
port says the Indians have an entirely
peacemul gathering. with many women and
children present, and that there Is no DIFF
Hculty In reaching and talking with them
The two government enlissaries advised
the Indians to obey the local laws and look
TO the re suar authorities for police pro-
tection. and there are no armed men now
in sight. The agent adds that the adju-
TART general of Oklahoma contemplates or
derinE out militia company to assist In
the apprehens OF dIsorderly camp follow
crs. The full bloods and negro followers
OF the camp number about 800.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
DIR. CARTER HELM JONES
TO WE'D MRS. CHRISTIAN

Special to The Times Dispatch.
y. LYNCHBURG, VA. July lO.-Forinal
announcement was made here tonight
OF the engag ement Of Mrs. Lizzie Hut
ter Christian to Dr.. Carter Helm Jones.
pastor OF the First Baptist Church.
me wedding is to take place here in
October. The exact date is not given.
DR.. jones', who FOR many years was
astor OF Broadway Baptist Church.
Louisville. Ky. came here last Octo-
Der. Mrs. Christian Is social leader
and prominent In Daughters OF the
Confederacy circles The announce
ment created sensation IN Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
SOLDIERS ENGAGE IN RIOT
Twcnty-five Arrested for Disorder Mt
MARYLAND Resort.

Maryland Resort.
WASHINGTON D. c., July 1o.-As
the result OF a serious riot late Tues
day night. at Rlyerview, a resort on
the Maryland side of the Potomac,
about fourteen miles below here,
twenty-five privates of the United
States Army are under arrest at Fort
Washington, Md. and Captain Edward
n. Macon, who endeavored to suppress
the outbreak. suffered a broken arm,
and many of the rioters sustained
painful injuries. The participants may
be court-martialed.
Tuesday being pay day, seventy-five
of the men. 1t is said. had been drink
ing, and became involved in a free
for-all fight at Riverview. in which
several civilians participated. Men,
women and children excursionists fled
from the resort. Captain Macon and
company OF men went to the resort.
and after considerable effort finally
put the rioters under guard at Fort
Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
AMERICAN lllARFlSMEN LEAD

while Ranken made only Al. Both fllitde
scores OF 10 yesterday, when there was
no wind stirring
America also won the s0o-metra In
sdividual contest. which was decided on
another pnrt OF the range. Each inarks-
man In this competition fired l?o
rounds, 40 prone 40 kneclins, and 40
standing. simoiry Of the American
team. made score OF $50 out Of "
possible 1900. His nearest compoti-
tors were yvnllinEford and Blood ot
the 11ngllsl, team. who scored SIS and
SIG. respectively.
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LINCHBURG's DEATH DATE
SHOWS DECIDED DECREASE.
Especial 10 The rime..pI,,,,ch

Special 10 The Times -Dispa,ch.J
8L1NCHBURG, VA, July l6.-Al.
though on January LIST the corn crate
limits OF Lynchburg were Increased.
nearly doubling the old area OF the
city and bringing it from 5000 to TO-.
wv additional population, the number
Of deaths during the first six months
OF 1908. when compared with the same
period OF 1907, show n decrease or ak.
ty-one. Allow for the Increased popu.
latton, there has been a decrease In
the death rate in tho period Indicated
OF about 80 per cent. There were 256
deaths last year and 1876 this year.
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lie cunard Line. for Liverpool.

Of the Cunard Line. for Liverpool
Mr.. Garrett was born in London
came to America in 1854 and in 1906
settled In Manchester. He last visited
England in 1893, since which time III
has net seen his old mother. who stu
lives In the worlds metropolis. ~
reaching Liverpool he will wire Ms
mother of his presence In Englanu
fearing that should she have no IN:
timation OF his visit the shock mish'
prove unpleasant, as she Is nearly
eighty years old.
The two sons Of Mr.. Garrett VIII ~
main here while their mother accom-
panies him abroad. The travellers en-,
pect to be absent five weeks, ana WI
leave Liverpool on their return voy'
age August 18th.
The Elliott Grnys.
Considerable comment ana in.eie =
,,as haen aroused by the publication III
The Times Dispatch yesterday Oh
rostar OF the Alstadt Grays, OF Ches'
tcrtield ,n+.raat IN
the personnel Of the commahu' eoi'
spicuous for Its gallantry IN actioll.
number OF persons were cohluee ~
being under the impression that the
command was the "Elliott5 Grays,"
which was composed more exclusively
Of Manchester troops. The Elliott
Grays composed Company l., OF the
Sixth Virginia infantry. which was one
OF the regiments In Mahone's Brigade
and Included both the Alstadt Grays, OF
Chesterfield, and the Elliott Grays, OF
Manchester. Squire H. a. Jordan Is
among the few survivors OF the Elliott
Grays. His wife, who was q MISS
Bass. had two brothers who served
with him in the same company. both OF
whom are dead. Squire Jordan owns
a roster OF the original muster Of the
Elliott Grays, as the company stood
in 1861. Other recruits were enlisted
later. but the original command was
as follows.
Captain, Lopts +. Bossleux; First
Lieutenant Henry Fltzgerald; Second
Lieutenant, Walter c. Day; Third Lieu
tenant, ] ohm S. Whitworth; sergeants,
Enright j. Mann, James Il. Roper,
James y. Craig, William +. Bass, Alex
ander Fitzgerald. William Walsh Cor
porals, Andrew A. Waugh. George B.
Bass. William ]. Anderson George
Toby; Prlvates, a. Adams, NJ. Adams,
NJ, l.. Adams, James S. Baird, w. b.
Bowman I, ], p. Brockwell, Leay Bass,
G, w, Browder, w. r. Browder, j. w.
y.
Belcher, George Brooks. William
BROOKS, William Caudle, II. b. Cersley.
!. i cottrell, John A. Cersley. T.. ".
Grow. a. IT, chlldress James w. Gers
lew. p. Craig, E. Chandler, Richard
Gottrell, II w. Craig, James Coynes,
James Edmonds. Williams Evans
hrnry p. Egsers. John o.. Eggers'
Michael Foster, RI. w. Franklin. j. E'
rrank'in, William Foster. NJ It. Fer
shson, Y w. Hardings, p. TIardgraye.
Al, Holland r. l. Hancock. John E' Jett'
1 - n5, Johnston, Henry A. Jordan,
= w Jones, A. Jordan, r. Luffsev'
h =. L. t.,,pseon'bi g. 1ipscomb, Alesanaer
1 r. No. - Marx, William n Nav, Joseph
lie, Marx. John II. Owens I jose, Jer -,
tt, !, q T. L. Pollard. T.. d, Peirce
= = 2. r. Pollard Edward RYAN o. q
s anlep ch.,' y 5, Smith, Robert j.
-. Y. Steer, ]. W, stegall. j Ron n.sm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
ENGINE CRASHES INTO AUTO
Woman Killed. Mnn Perhaps Fatally
Injured md Daughter Badly Hurt.

NEW YORK, July 10.-Wiliam II.
Hutchlngs. Of the firm OF Hutchings
Brothers, ship chahdlers at 81 South
street, his wife and ten-year- old
daughter. Lillian. together with chauf-
four by the name OF Frederick Clough.
We're crossing the tracks OF the Long
Island Railroad about one.third of a
milo west Of Centre Moriches In Nj.
HutchiEgs's automobile few minutes
after 8 o'clock this afternoon, When
their car was struck by the engine Of
fast train.
Mrs. HutcEinss died within a few
E'nutes after she rad been picked up
and removed to neighboring house.
MIR. Hutchings was SO severely Injured
that the physicians say he cannot live.
and the daughter suffered fracture
Of the skull and conclusion Of the
brain, which makes her recovery eX-
treme1y doubtful. The chauffeur alone
escaped with little Injury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
TAWNEY FOR C HARTMAN
hVln Probably Succeed Sherman al
Head OF Campaign Con.mittee.

7-'''1 1''pt''sts 7SVF'1Htttec.
UTICA, N. ". July I0.--Speakcr Jo-
scph @. Cannon and Congressman
Loudenslager. OF New Jersey. are hero
to-day to confer With James S. Sher-
man. the vice-presidential candidate.
concerning tho Craftsmanship OF the
Republican Congressional Compaign
Committee. 1t Is understood that the
whole subject was discussed at length.
Mr.. Sherman expressed desire to be
relieved In order that he nigh, de-
vote his attention to the canvass for
the national ticket. It is said that IN
the event OF Mr.. sheruans inslstence
that he be relieved. Congressman
James a. Tawney. OF Minnesota. the
vioe-chairman OF the committee. viii
be named to succeed to the chair
manship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
THE ELECTR1C BA1xEsnop.

So great Is the spread of electricity
and manifold the. applications. and
.usages that residents Of Richmond.
Manchester, Petersburg and the sub
urbs Within reach OF the lines OF tho
pany are beginning to appreciate the
perfected system Of service as we'll
rs the very req sonnlble ratesof charges,.
and tho time is fast coming here when
not only bakeshops.N but homes. on ces.
stores. factories and other places, win
be illuminated and heated By tho tn-
Visible current furnished from power
derived II ON either tho James or Ap-5
Rivers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
SLICK AND THIN BURGLARS
Squeeze Through Small Opening and
Iluh IlinInnnd Point Conlpnny.

Squeeze Thr0uEh Small Opening and
Rob Diamond Point Company.
Special to The Times Dis2atch.1
NEW YORK, July 10.-Some very
slick and very thin burglars--pro badly
two Of them-picked their way through
brick and a wooden wall at No. 102
Beekman Street some time early this
morning and relieved the snteNof the
Diamond Point Fountain Pen Com
pany OF gold bullion and manufactured
pens valued at 1863, according to the
report given to the police BY tho manu-
facturers.
That the burglars were very thin
was eXempllfied best by the size OF
the holes they made in tho walls that
lay between thSm and their swag: that
they were slick the police admitted
without any added further reference
to exhibits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Turner-Rcynolds.

Special to The Tines Dlsnatch.1
9SPOTSYLYAN1A. VA. July l0.--Mr.
James r. Turner and Miss Annie ].
Reynolds, both OF spotsylvanIa, Va,
were married. In Washington. D. C.. on
last. by Rev. ] Ohm ". Thomp-
son. Of the baptist Church. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Turner, after two-weeks bridal
tour will return to Virginia ana re-
side In Loudolin county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
DANVILLE DISTRICT. CONFERENCE
AT ROCKY MOUNT NEXT TIME.

STUART, VA, July 1o-The Danville
District Conference, after 4 busy and
pro titable session OF several DAYS here.
has adjourned to meet next at Rocky
Mount. The following were elected
delegates to the annual conference; j.
r. Clark, II. O. Kerns. e. G. Moseley
and Frank Talbot. with the following
alternates:J ". f. schoolfield E. T. Par
ham, p. P. Watson and F. 3. Watson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMrT TO
OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT
3,tsnacIa, - ,rhe 1,Imes. DIsnatc

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, July los
General PHILIPPE and Minister Hude-
bras, who were exiled from Hnytla by
order Of President Nord Alexis, arrived
here this morning from Porto Rico.
They state that the object of General
Tirlnan, the leader Of the Haytian rev
Solutionary party, IN Wis ting NuropoB q
the present time is to purchase ammu-
milton and two gunboats, aided by
which the revolutlonists will make an
other ATTEMPT to overthrow the Hay
tlun gtvernnl emit,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11

hills south and west OF Las vacas dur
Ing the last two days. In a fight on
the bank OF the Rio Grandc. opposite
Langley. Texas. yesterday, five reyo-
lutionists we're killed and several made
prisoners. a fight between Mexican
troops and a band or revlutionists
took place yesterday in the hills, about
seven miles west OF Las vacas. Sew
eral were killed on each side.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
KETCHEL VS.. KELLY

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July TO-
stanley ketchel and Hugo Kelly to-
day were matched to fight twenty
rounds on July 31st at,the Coliseum. in
san Francisco. for the middleweight
Championship of the world. This match
is 10 be substituted for the proposed
Ketchel and Flynn contest, which has
been declared off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
News Gathered From Southside..

Tibbs, George A. Thadrord, William
FL. Toby, Claiborne Thompson, w. NJ.
Taylor. John Taylor. William Walthall,
Thomas J. Wamack, Andrew J.. Wills.
Daniel Wren, William Young. Edward
Yates: Musicians Charles w. Moseby
and William S. Crawford.
Installation OF Officers.
At a regular meeting OF Henderson
Lodge. No. 1O5 l. o. q. r., held Thurs.
day night. the following officers were
installed for the present term by Past
Grand G. s. Wells. assisted by Past
Grand w. H. Snead:
Noble Grand, j. F. Fry; Vice. Grand,
3. ]. Hancock, Secretary, Matthew
Morton; Treasurer. Thomas B. Morton;
Chaplain, Percy Collier; r. S. to ". g..
Williams; Warden, G. L. Higgins; Com
ductor. L. I. Harris, r.. s. S., w. O.
Strickland L. S. s., S. W. Loving;
inside Guardian. w. H. Robinson; Out.
side Guardian. P. II. Reams r. S. to
Y. g.. J. D. Brooks: Z. S. to v. G.,
Ernest Warmer.
Surprise Party for Miss Utley.
a delightful surprise party was
given Miss Beulah Utley. 1t her hme
no No, aos cowardn Avenue, Thursday
night Among those present were
Misses Lizzie and Nolie Lypsc ono,
Misses Alma and Annie Webb, Miss
Nellie Fowler, Miss Beulah Utley, Miss
Edna Vaughan. Miss Pearl Fortune.
MISS Fannie Tune and Miss Gracie
nIay. Among the gentlemen were Mr.
n Area, Mr.. Winfree, e. RI. Fowler.
=. = alan Fowler. II. Fortune. rloyd
SPAN. J. w. Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs Ar.
I'M thur Fortune, Mr.. and Mrs. b. T
Baseball News.
an nterdenominational basehal,
. . was pulled off Wednesday AZ J
csrnoon hetween the Presbyterian, ana.
Gen ~, Methodist Sunday school teams
- Whlch the former won BY score
OF ~ to q Batteries: Presbyterian
Cottrell. wv, - :. ole ana
j, much interest is being manifested n
me a standing OF the Sunday School
t.eusue, which is composed OF teams
s ,rom cambridge Street Baptist, Central,
-,e.nooist' First Presbyterian and
1u ~. y Avenue Christian Churches.
VII VII play tho Methodists on the Spring
o'clock \ - 3 i'oon . 4;'o
me Manchester Stars win leave for.
Lsntfhtlla on the o'clock car this arr
sten ~ 70 meet the Ccntraila team.
NV l!hc-un FOR the Stars will htai. Z,
lI ~, =, ca cher; L. Paddock, pitcher,
", shnrp. shortstop: r. Lipscomb first
p .1a ., Wilson. second base .R. Adams,
5.hlrd base: p, Dance. left fold: j, Il N ew-
man. centre entire field: p. Reanls right field.
Any team wishing a game will ad-
e drcss " r Lipscomb NO. 2ol East
4S'hth street, Manchester va.
Church Service.
me pastor Rev, II w. Durham, will
IN ms puipit at both services to-mor-
row IN the evening he Will continue
ms, lectures on the "Llfe and Customs
OF the People OF Biblical Tines His
subject for the evening viii be .Tu-l
5nefals and Wailings OF the Bible"
Personals and Driefs.
Clarence Allen, negro youth, was
the reformatory from the Police
Court by Mayor Maurice yesterday,
a deed OF bargain and sale has b cen
recorded In the clerks Office Of the
corporation Court conveying three lots
In Twentieth Street from p, Desaus-
sure 20 " 4, Robertson for IS. Another
deed has been recorded transferring
these lots from Mr., Robertson to james
~. radley far Ar sSs ii TsIa & ES.s
j. is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
DROWNED IN SANDY RIVER
Raft Comes Apart In lIidstrcnm and
Youth Goes Down-Gtrl Rescued.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l

Especial 10 The Times Dis patch.l
FREELING, VA. July 10.-Marcus,
the fourteen-year-ol son of Tom
Owens. of Grassy Creek. was drowned
in Sandy River. near the Breaks" Oh
Cumberlahh Mountain. Young Owens
and two'sffs were crossing the water
on a raft, and when about midstream
the logs of the raft came apart
through the giving away of the cross
ties. and the three were thrown into
the water, beyond their depth.
Noah Mullins and Tom Mullins who
were on the shore. saw their predica-
1nent and spranE into the water 10 aid
them. They succeeded in rescuing the
girls. but the hoy. who could not swim,
was drowned. Latest advices say that
his body had not been recovered.
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FENDER SIGNS A BROWN
.speeial 10 rlae Ttmes-plzpateh.l

NORFOLK. VA. July lo.-Manaser PEN
der to-day announces the signing of two
pitchers for the Crew OF the Mary Jane.
They are Pitcher Feeney, sent down by tho
81. Louis Browns to get more experience.
and Pitcher Ford, recently released by the
Hartford Club, of the Connecticut League.
she management is confident that both Will
prove valuable men. The one weakness of
tb. locals mas been the box artists. and
every effort VIII be made to strengthen this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
EASTERN CAROLINA LEAGUE

Special TO The Times pispatch.l
WILAiINGTON.gN n. c., July l0.--Wil-
mington captured the first game of
the new series here to-day from Colds
boro The visitors inability to hit
Bussey was their cause Of defeat
Score by innings: Z. II. y.
Goldsboro -. IL II o0oo-2 4 8
Wilmington ...0002 zoos 3
Batteries. Caldwell and Sullivan;
Hussey. and Kite.
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Lenrosr In perm

II = I.SFiU 3S = !.
! LIMA. PERU. JUS 1O.-A case Of
/ leprosy has been found here, arousing
/ considerable apprehension. The pa
| been removed to hospital at Callao.
| Telegra phic communication between
this city and 1quitos has been re-estab-
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WILL HAVE REAL MARRIAGE
Principals in Mock Ceremony Decide
to MIKE It Real
Especial 10 The Times pisnatcb

Special 10 The Times Dispatch.1
NEW YORK, July lo.-One OF the ro-
mances of the sea came to light with
The arrival here OF the President Lin
coin, Of the Hamburg American line,
when the announcement was made that
there, will be marriage between Miss
&Ebebling Ste!nbruck and John Holzeeg.
both passengers on the steamship.
Miss st1tnbruck is native of West
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Arrested on sprious Cha rst

i Bernard Ana rson tco1ored) was arrested
Sesterday afternoon on a charge of criminal
ola ccolored girl, OF No. 1917 West clay
street, The girls mother. Rosa Dabney. 4
respectable colored woman. weht to the Sec
rant. ..5sy si5 s. IS
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Mrs. Margaret Chapman.

Especial 10 This Times -Dlspatch.]
FREDERICK sBURG. VA, July To-
Mrs. Margaret Chapman, OF Caroline
county. died a few days ago, aged
eighty.two years. She was member
OF Providence Baptist Church for over
sixty years. One daughter and one
son survive her
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lA,l3elllAG<N,
k2zzIE:1:1slE1zzz2zzz7zZ17

Prussia, while her fiance owns and
cultivates.. Il farm near Edwardsville
III. Tho young woman went to Pas
sale. N. j., to stay with friends until
the marriage.
On Monday last there was a carnival
on the President Lincoln, one Of the
features being mock marriage be-
tween Miss Stenbruck and Mr..
Holzeeg. Following the ceremony Mr..
Holzeeg became very attentive to his
mock wife, and soon arranged with
her to make it real marriage. Miss
Steinbruck learned to speak English In
cerr11a 49, fa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
John r. Ralston.

Special TO The Times -D!spatchl
SPOTSYLvANIA, VA, July 10.--John
P. Ralston, aged forty-six years, died
yesterday after long Illness. Mr.
Ralston was a member OF the Baptist
Church, and leaves a widow and seven
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HAVE
sIIIRNlIgIIESN WITH SOLD1ENS

Especial to Tho Times pisp patch Y
Del RIO, TEXAS,5 Jully2l ia nun, !.
her az sklrnaishcs between bands OF
and M!aitGtln SO oilers
ana ruralcs have taken place In the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Atlanta Gets Catcher Smith.

q .-VtcI-l 20 7 IIe IlHss- i5IsI HtcH.
NORFOLK. VA, July 1o.-The Nor
folk Baseball Club tonight closed
deal with the Atlanta Club for Catcher
Smith; $1,000 is said to have been the
price paid. Smith is to report July
49,. - -.
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o. ~ = : = = ny =
At the regular meeting of the City
Assembly last night, the first bushes:
OF interest was the ordinance drawn
by Councilman D. L. Toney. providing
that all unmuzzled dogs found roaming
at large within the corporate limits
during the months of May, June, July
and August should be held one day Al
IS redemption. and then killed and
the owner fined not less than 81 OF
more than IS.
Councilman Jones offered two amend
ments: first that the time limit be ex.
tended from one to three days; second
ly that the maximum fine OF SIS be
reduced to 81. Both amendments were
sustained, after which the ordinance
was adopted
The new law goes into effect on
August LIST.
Captain Ltpscomb Called.
City Engineer Lipscomb not being
present at the meeting. and the ques-
ton Of a blind alley running from
Streets of Hull and cambridge, coming
up for discussion. Police Sergeant
Wright was sent out to find him.
Captain Lipscomb explained that he
had been detained by sickness at his
home. He was directed to prepare a
municipal map for the Council, setting
forth all such alleys as were not COM
pleted or which should be constructed.
Captain Lipscomb bowed and retired.
For Digging Graves.
An ordinance providing the charge
for moving bodies OF all persons over
twelve years OF age to be IS, and for
all bodies under twelve years Of age
to BIO 81, was adopted.
This ordinance further provided that
the charge for moving bodies OF per-
sons over twelve years Of age from
single graves into sections, the single
grave In such cases reverting to the
city, should BIO 81; for persons under
single grave reverting to the city.
Law ns to Weights.
An ordinance providing for inspect
ors Of weights and measures and for
the use of standard measures in the
shops OF Manchester merchants, and an
ordinance providing that no person
should hold office who was not quail
fed voter OF tho city We're adopted.
Just after the Assembly adjourned,
at II o'clock, and after passing tho
dog ordinance" a small white boy by
the name OF Bohanan was bitten BY
a dog at Fifth and Everett Streets and
taken to his home.
Sergeant Wright, who responded to
the call. reported that the dog belonged
TO negro named Joe Brooks, The
case Will be In the Police Court to-
day.
Water and nridgc.
A resolution was Offered and adopt
ed that the Board OF Water Commits
sloners be requested to state to the
Assembly In writing a list of the names
OF scah persons as are employed by
the Water Department. their specific
duties, salaries, and the period OF their
respeDive terms OF service.
It was next decided that Il special
committee OF three be appointed to
confer with similar committee from
the Richmond Council on the Free
Bridge danger.
The committee was selected and ap-
pointed by the chair, and Is composed
Of ]. D. Reams G. G. Jones and r. A.
Taylor, "
on for London,
M, 4, F. Garrett Of the Arm Of
Kedford g Garrett. loft here last niRht
With hlh Wife for Now York and viii
xAll to-day on tho staamship Caron!a,