The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-02-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

DEATH OF ER. JAMES Is. EcT ARt.
RASGEMESysscR HIS FUNERAL -Mr.'james X.
Doweli, superintendent Of the nrst disIict,
southern division, of the Western Union fele-
graph Company's lines, comprising the oeates
of Virginiae nd North Carolina and theEreater
part Of Tennessee, died at his residence, IN
this city, Friday night. Deceased YVES born
Der 23d. 1872, and was theseforein the fifty
fourth year OF his age. In his youth he for
n time followed mercantile pursuits, but left
them togo to Washingtep, where he learnt
telegrapSy and became so expert. He occu-j
nied zrsny high and responsible positionss
nreyioas to entering upon the important
duties Of the place he last 'hdld. He was
notedT3r strict and Intelligent attention 0
business, for bis quiet aud modest demeanp.
and cnurtesy to all, whether above Or BE-
meath him in authority
lathe Masonic fraternity he was heh'in
verv. hirb esteem, and ut the time OF lis
dearh was an active nsember of Dove Lodge,
No1t1, and an honorary member OF nearly
every lodge in the city. lie was also q mem
ber of the Grand Ledge, and its 9randLec-
tur2r. He served as presiding ofncer OF La
fsyctte Royal Arch Chapter, No. 49, Tor four
wears. and was the GreDd Lecturer OF the
Grand Chapter, and was peculiarly skilled IN
tie ritual of the Lodge and Chapter. Just
two weeks ago be wasiniDoye Lodge, NO.
&. and conferred the third degree'upon q
candidate with great iEnpressiveness.
For two years he had been in declining
health. but two or three weeks ago he had
GREATLY improved, and strong hopes were
entertained that be had fully recovered; but
ne was seized with coDgestiVe chill, which
was followed by ceNplication OF disorders,
resulting fatally. During his last'Gays' ILL.,
ness the number Of telegraph messages COM
ing here from all sections Of the country,
narticularly from the authorities OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company, gave
striking evidence cf the consideration In
which he was held. Saturday an order was
received from New YORK directing that the
company's office here aud all district head
quarters throughout the county be draped
in mourniny-a testimonial many higher
officers o: the company failed torrecelVe at
their death.
Mr.. Dowell was also Superintendent OF
the Richmond Fire-A!arm land PeNce- Tele-
graph, and in that capacity was valued ofli'
Ger.
Mr.. Dowell wiz be sincerely meurned by
many friends and asguaintances IN Virginia
and other States. in lifetime not without
great trials be made: few enemies. HIS loss
honor and probity and who rightly estimate
the worth Of good~citizen.
His funeral was to take place from Broad.
Street Methodist church yesterday Sunday
! at 2:30 p. Nj =, and the following programme
| was announced: The Commandery and the
various lodges Of tie city to assemble at 81.
Alban's Hall at l:SC T. NJ, and to be formed
/ in procession under the command OF 'Wor-
shlptul l.. l.. Bass, of No. 81; Worshlptnl
George r. Pace, of No. 10, and W. g. Car
rington, of No. So, Gsnlarshsls. The praces-
| sion to move from st. Adams Hall to the
residence of the deceased, on Main street near
| Monroe Park, there TO take charge of the
| BODY. The Grand Lodge will meet at Wash
| ington Hall at 2:3G and join the procession
| before it reaches the, church. The funeral
sermon will be pEeaced by Rev. Mr..
Ray, and the body will be In
| tered at Hollywood. The following
pail. bearers were appointed : From No.
| s., Worshipfuls E. e. Tompkins, John
A. Lynham, and ID. W. Bohonon; NO ~,
| Worshipful George c. Vanderslce; No.s,
| Worshipful A. S. McRae; No. 40, worship,
fvhW. NJ. Woodward5 No. II, Morshlpiui
Henry D. Danfortb; 40. ~, WorsniptM
Joseph V. Bidgood; Nc. 19, Worshlpiql
Merton r. Savage; No. .53. Worsh1piul =.
Fl. Capers; No. sc, Worshipful W. F.
Driakard; No. 13O, Worshipful John 5.
DoGson; No. IA, Worshipful James u. Craig.
| The order of procession was to be: Teie-
grapsers in q body, with appropriate badges;
Richmond Commandery, knights Templars !;
| hearse and pall.bearers and family OF de-
ceased; Masens under auspices of Dove
Lodge. The Masonic ceremonies at the
grave were conducted by Master Alfred 4.
Courtney, of Dove Lodge.