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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-13

.Minor 7opics-The edar-Works were
closed Yesterday OF account OF the death OF
Mr.. James Clark, referred to elsewhere.
The work OF grading Bridge avenue Tor
the ncy sidewalk was progressing faVorablv
yesterday. ,,,
The management OF the Beethoven MI
steal Association promise full and attractive
programmes in future.
john T.. CogbilI. Esq, clerk OF the Eus'
tin"s Court, still continues in critical coh'
dtior. to the regret OF his numerous friends.
The Hey West Baseball Club announce
thci. semi-aunuaI ball ut Ccr>!cy's Nofch!-
ber 2lSt.
Councilman A. c. Gibbs is still able to DC
out on crutches.
The new Manchester Division. Sons OF
Temperauce. is increasing in membership.
City Sergeant Fitzgerald was yesterday
engaged in >nmmoning the lnrles ior Tue
Hastings Court next Monday.
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THE MILITIA-ADJoURNED MEETING LAST
NIGHT.-An adjourned meeting OF the gen.
tlemen interested in the reorganization OF
| the militia OF the State and in a scheme
looking to q considerable reduction In the
United States army was held last night in
the Hastings Courtroom.
Captain j. Fl. Chamberlayne presided.
Mr.. 3. &. Wherry acted as secretary.
The report of the committee appointed
at last meeting was called for and read by
General D. 81. Maury.
General johnson offered memorial to
Congress, which he asked to be embodied
in the report OF the committee. It was
thought by the chairman that the memorial
should be offered as an amendment to the
report.
After remarks by Generals Maury, John
son. Colonel Cutshaw, and others (the CON-
mittee accepting the amendment OF General
Jobnson), on motion Of Mr.. Mccarthy the
report Of the committee as amended was
adopted.
Mr.. Mccarthy offered preamble and
resolution in regard to the State volunteer
militia and the support OF the same; which
was amended and adopted.
The meeting appointed the following
committee under Mr.. McCarthy's resolu-
ton: Messrs. Mccarthy, J. L. Stern, Major
Carter, Major Anderson. and Captain Smith.
Adjourned to meet subject to the call OF
the chairman.
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The Peril of Playing with u Pistol.

The Peril OF Playing with % P1st0a.
fFrom the Baltimore Eysning Bulletin November
Intelligence was brought to this city by
passengers who arrived on the steamer
Maggie, OF the Eastern.Shore Line, this
morning of the probably fatal shooting OF
Miss Ella Hearr, of Pocnmoke CITY, Wor-
cester county, Md. by Miss Lilly Duer, OF
tue same place. The shooting is reported
to have occurred on Thursday last in the
house OF Miss Hearn.
On the day in question Mr.. W. j. S.
Clarke, a well.known resident OF the town,
while passing the house in which the Hearn
family dwell was startled by the loud re-
port OF pistol, following which came the
piercing shricks Of 4 woman. AS quickly
rs possible Mr.. Clarke unfastencd the gar
den gate, pushed open the front door, and
then the door leading into the room whence
the cries proceeded. Lying on the floor at
full length. with her hands tightly clasp
ed over her mouth as If to stop the
blood as it slowly ooZed forth, was the
figure OF Miss Ella Hearn, while Standing
directly over her, her face wearing an cX-
preston Of terror. mingled with surprise
and grief, was her friend and constant COM
panion, Miss Lilly Duer. In her right hand
She held a pistol still smoking. AS soon as
Miss Ducr saw Mr.. Clarke standing at the
doorway she seemed for the moment to re-
gain her self-possesson. and asking him in
q trembling voice to run for the doctor,
dropped the pistol, and, leaning over her
PROSTATE friend, began to weep bitterly.
The physician soon made bis appearance,
and did all he could for the suffering girl.
AS soon as the excitement had subsided,
Miss Duer gave the following explanation
OF the affair. She said that she and her
friend were sitting together in the room
chatting, when she, holding the pistol care
lessly in her hand, accidentally touched the
trigger, thereby causing 1t to go oil. The
full contents of the pistol struck Miss Hearn
| in the mouth, the bali taking an upward
course and lodging somewhere in the head.
Miss Hearn's condition is considered by
her attending physician as extremely criti-
cal, and her death is momentarly expected.
Miss Hearn is Of very prepossessing appear
ance, about nineteen years OF age, and high
ly esteemed by all who know her. Miss
Duer is eighteen years old, and, like her
friend, much liked by those who know her.
She is represented to be fond OF pistol
shooting, and an excellent shot. The affair
has caused the greatest excitement IN the
| TOWN
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YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
MEETING LAST NIGHT.-NotWithsta
the many other attractions in the city last
night the meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall to pray for our young
men was well attended, and was one OF
deep interest. The president OF the Asso-
citation (Rev. J. William Jones) conducted
the services. The exercises were interpersed
with spirited songs and fervcnt prayers,
and brief addresses were made by Rev. DR..
II. Mcdonald, Major Robert Stiles, Rev.
DR.. {. Fl. Read, Rev. George +. Williams.
Mr.. Hill, sailor from vessel just in port,
and one Of the Michigan eXcursionists.
The sailor made thoroughly characteris-
tic speech, in which he said that when lie
came ashore with his mesSmates they had
no difficulty whatever in finding their way
to bad places OF every description, but had
often 10 hunt for the good.
The meeting seemed to be thoroughly en-
ioyed by all present. and there will no
doubt be response to the invitation OF the
president that there shall be general at
tendance upon all OF the meetings Of the
Association. and more active cooperation
in their work.
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CHURCH INSTRUMENTATION Saturday the
scatiolding was removed from around St.
james church building, which fer the past
four months has been undergoing important
alterations and repairs. The building IS
now finished, and not only the congregation
is to be congratulated, but the city at large,
upon the handsome appearance the church
presents. The alterations have been most
decided, and consist principally OF the re-
movaI OF the rear wall and the formation OF
q recess -chancel, with side windows to the
same, admitting q most agreeable light
through colored glass, and doors communi-
eating with the yestry-room, which has
been also greatly enlarged and improved.
The windows OF the auditorium have been
enlarged, and the whole interior renovated,
walls painted, and the woodwork grained,
sc. The facadc OF the building has been
entirely changed and handsome Dor'c por-
tico substituted, this being the architectural
order OF the church. The capitals and bases
OF the columns supporting the peJinent
are of granite, and the steps and PLATFORM
to the portco are Of the same stone. The
columns and outside walls are OF brick cov-
cred with "Portland cement" The pro-
portions OF the facade are very pleasing. and
the details are bold and decided and in
strict conformity with the best Grecian de-
signs OF this order. The building has really
been made new, aad is now aD ornamentto
the city and u subject OF pride for its con-
gregation.
The improvements were planned BY NJ.
j. Dimmock, architect, who also supervised
the conduct Of the work. The contract was
awarded to D. a. McMinn, builder.
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A California Water Scheme.

from the San Francisco Chronicle. October 29:h.1
A new water scheme has been recently
Incorporated, to be known rs the Los Tran
cos Water Company, whose object is to sup
ply the city OF San Francisco with water.
The source OF supply is the San Francisqui-
to creek, near the junction OF the Los
frances creek, on the eastern slope Of the
Santa Cruz Mountains. The proposed site
for the reservoirs Of the new company is in
the vicinity Of Menlo Park, and the csti-
mated capacity will be 23,S32, 100000 gal
Ions, which, it is calculated, will furnish a
daily supply Of 3O,oOo,ooo gallons. Tie
new company claim that by means OF a con-
duit thirty miles long they can bring water
into San Francisco at an elevation OF $50
feet above the city base of levels. Careful
estimates compute the cost of constructing
substantial and permanent works, equal in
capacity to those OF the Spring Valley Com
pany, at S6,000,000, exclusive Of cost OF
land. A company has been organized, and
the gentlemen composing the company eX-
press determination to commence opera
tions Immediately.
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The Japanese Government is about to
change its gen or dollar to correspond to
the American tradc-dollar in value, so as to
circulate like that coin in China. The Lon
don Economist wishes that the British Gov
ernment "had taken time by the forelock
and coined British trade-dollar for circu-
laton in the far East" The coming OF the
American trade-dollar made San Francisco
the chief silver market Of the world, ena-
bling shipments to be- sent from that point
anywhere, of any amount, and in standard
coin. English opinion sets more and more
strongly in favor of efforts TO restore the
value OF silver. The PattMaA Gazette has
taken up the cause Of silver very urgently,
and shows that the fall OF silver increases
the interest on British Indian loans nearly
fifty per cent, and is great loss to all who
have remittances from Iudia payable in sill
yer-S1S ,9ea. 600 year at least. American
travellers home from London represent the
opinion ut the Bank OF England to be in
favor of the early rise OF silver, but this is
probably based on news OF the temporary
cessation in the Nevada production, while
a broader view forces the conclusion that
the American silver resources are far from
realized as yet.~-BGltimore HerGId.
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APPROACHING SESSION OF TIE GRAND
LODGE OF VIRGINIA GOOD TEMPLARs.-The
annual session Of The Grand Lodge Inde-
pendent Order Of Good Templars will as
semble in this city on the 2Gth Of this month,
and will continue its sessions through four
days. Members OF the order in this city are
perfecting arrangements for the reception
OF the delegates, who are composed OF rep
resentative men from all sections OF the
State. embracing ministers, physicians, law
yers, and, in fact, all of the various call
ings in life. About two hundred delegates
will be in attendance, and, as much business
Of importance will be presented for consid-
GRAFTON, it is anticipated the session will be
quite an animated one. Those who attended
the sessions of the Grand Lodge held In
Winchester in 1876 and in Staunton in 1877
speak in the highest terms of the hospitality
OF the citizens extended to the delegates,
and the citizens Of Richmond who are in
terested in the cause OF temperance will
hardly be excelled in this respect, but will
welcome these laborers from all parts Of the
Old Dominion. The sessions will be held
in Trinity Lodge, Levy's Hall. The differ
ent railroads in the State will return dele
gates free to their homes.
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Help THE AGED AND INFIEM.-On Thurs
day the ladies OF st. PauPs Church Home
win give lunch, dinner, ard supper at
Virginia Opera-Housc for the benefit OF the
aged and intrm of their institution. The
entertainment will commence at II O'Clock,
and continue through the day and evening.
The ludies having it in charge are conno'S-
sears in the art OF good living, and as they
have had much experience IN such affairs,
this one will doubtless surpass any OF their
former efforts. As tomorrow is Mozart
night fine opportunity will be offered those
of the audience who may feel so disposed
10 get fine supper after the performance.
Gentlemen. instead OF going home to din
ner, will find it advantageous both as re,
CARDS economy and comfort to stop by ana
take their dinner with the ladies at the
Opera-House. Go, eat, and be charitable.
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MORTUARY REPORT.-The following is the
mortuary report for the week ending No
yembcr 9th, compiled from sections re-
turns received at the office OF the Board OF
Health:
Cause of Death Bright's disease, white; ;
consumption, . white, 8 colored-total. );
diphtheria, white fever (scarlet. white,
colore6-total, 3; fracture, white: gas
tro-cnteritis, l white; heart-disease. white;
infanticidc, 1 colorcd; inflammation OF
bowels. white; old age, white: puerpe-
raj commissions, 1 coIored; scrofula, l col
ored; syphilis. l white; tuberculosis,
white; unknown, white, J. co!ored-to-
tai, 4; whooping-cough, colorec. Whole
number of deaths IN the city, exclusive
OF stil-births, q. Age: One day to
thirty, / white, 2 colored-total, 8; one
year to three, l colored: three years to
five, white, 1 co!ored-total, 4; five years
to ten, l coored; ten years to twenty. 2
white; twenty years to thirty, 8 colored;
thirty years TO forty, 1 white, co|ored-
total, g; forty years to fifty, white; nifty
years to sixty, l white; seventy Years to
eighty, 8 white; eighty years to ninety, |
white. Condition: Sluglc, s white, 6 col
ored-total, IA; married, white; widow
ers, ! colored; widows, white, color
ed-total, 9; unknown, l colored. Nativity:
Richmond, 13; other parts OF the United
States, 8; Germany, /; unknown, 1. To-
cdlitu: Marshall Ward, l white, colored-
total, 2; Jefferson Ward, white, colored-
total, 6: Madison Ward. coIored; Monroe
Ward, 8 white, colored-total, a; Clay
Ward, white, colored-total, 4; Jackson
Ward. 8 white, 8 colored-total, 6; aims
house, white.
vT1,
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4 ~ II Z +.
Sometimes the services Of civil engiaeer
are cheapat twice the money. A Hender-
son county farmer worked four days dig
ging ditch to drain a bit Of low meadow
OF his own into a big pond on another mans
farm. And when The ditch was opened The
pond Just walked right into the meadow aud
located about twenty acres Of swamp right
where the hay used to grow. And The farm
er was just the maddest man. Burlington
Hatr6eye.
MY darling" says Mr.. Sadrake, who has
been ostensibly duck.shootlng at San Mateo
I'LL the day and night previous. !" did the,
otace-boy bring you those ducks shot, as /
told hinf'' mo, sir, he did not, replied
Mrs. sadrake. In an icy and appalling man
ner; 'sbut the butchers boy has been here
TO say thar, as be cannot I'LL your order for
wild ducks to-day. be sends you q half dozen
tame ones instead. ~ fablsaux San Fran
cisco Negs-L letter. n .t
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SUPREME CouRT OF APPEALs. TUESDAY,
Jnstis Us. English. Petition for rehearipg

SUPREME CoURT OF APPEALs. TUESDAY
Jnstis Us. English. Petition for rehearipg
filed.
John Martin qualified to practice as attor-
ney.
Keen Us. Cabe|l. Argued by Major I.
Il. burlington iora appellee and submitted.
High Us. Evans. Argued by p. r. Grat-
tan. Esq. for appellant and submitted.
Randall, executor, Us. Stockton and ais.
Dismissed.
Boynton Us. Mach cal and ais. Submitted.
Cole.nan's administrators rs. Piedmont &
Arlington LiIe-Insurance Company. Put
on privileged docket.
Slaughter Us. Fariand's eSecutrix. Sub
mitted.
Sutherland Us. Old Dominion Insurance
Company. Submitted.
The following cases were called and sent
to the foot of the docket: Thornton US.
Butler, &c, Clarkes Us. Mitchell and Will
liams, Carter and ais. Us. Browning and ais.
The next eases 10 be called are Mausby's
administrator Us. MaulsbY's administrator,
Webb's executor Us. Wynn, Vest Us.
Mitchie and as, McDearman's executor Us.
Robertson, &C., Southern Mutual Insurance
Company Us. kloeber, Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company Us. kIoeber,
Crews rs. Farmers Bank OF Virginia.
Moss's assignee US. Davis and ais, Thorn
ten Us. Leavci and aLs., Thornton Us.
Thornton.
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THE THEATRE-ME. MURPHY.-Mr. Mur-
nhy and his excellent company repeated
Kerry Cow at the Theatre last evening 10
quite a fair audience, and the move! drama
was heartily enjoyed by all present. 1t was
written. it is SAID, especially for Mr.. Muir
phy, who makes the role Of Dan O'Hara
glow under his impersonation.
Tonight Help will be presented.
In"HeIp" Mr.. Murphy has much better
opportunity OF showing his versatility, ap-
pearing, as he does, in Irish, German, ana
Ethiopian characterizations; dancing, sing
ing, and playing upon various mnSca IN
struments in an artistic manner. The play
has many sensational features, and is cast 10
the full strength OF Mr.. Murphy's excellent
company. This is their farewell appear
ance, and they will no doubt be greeted by
full house.
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POLICE CoUET, TUEspAY-Justice j. j.
White presiding. The Following cases were
disposed Of:
Joseph Williams and william Pegram,
charged with being tramrs aud yagrants,
were ordered to leave tie city. John Will
liamS, an old offender, was locked up for
thirty days on the same charge.
james SpraG.ey (coloredl, charged with
assauiing and beating Join Tate, WAS fined
s..
Thomas Wakefield, charged with cursing
and abusing and threatening to burn the
house Of Jane Jones, was committed for
thirty days in default OF surety.
George Hill and Peter h. Morgan, charged
with PLAYING the @ame OF "iaro-bank and
winning 500 from +. \. Pace, were dis
charged, the witness not being found after
dilligcnt inquiry and procedure.
john Lo2ey, charged with being drunk
on the streets, WIS fined 81.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. William III. Adams. who
has resided here since the war, having closed
his business in this city, returns tomorrow
to his former home in Baltimore for perm"-
pept residence. Mr.. Adams left his Mary
land home at the breaking out OF the war
and served faithfully in the Confederate
ranks until its close, after which he became
domiciled here. He is we'll known as man
OF the strictest integrity in business and
otherwise, ard his departure from our
midst will be regretted by many OF bis
friends.
The commissioners appointed to Inspect
the city iai! omitted in their report the
name of Mr.. William e. Harvey, one of the
deputv-sergeants. The omission was no
doubt unintentiOaal.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco Ex-
change yesterday were Robert Ober, Ba!ii-
more; e. W. Baughan, Danvll!e; W. w.
Davies, England; \. W. Archer, Peters
burg II. q. Epes. NottoWay II. Z. Fer
kins, Louisa; and J. o. Cosby, Louisa.
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Distressing Dedth.-N was made in
the Dispatch some weeks since OF the in
Jury sustained 10 one CT his hands by Mr..
James Clark, an emp!oye OF the Richmond
Cedar-Works Company. Monday night,
after much suffering, Mr. Clark died at the
residence OF Mr.. Walter Rcams, ut the cor
ncr of First and Hull streets. His funeral
took place yesterday evening from Fulton
Baptist church, Richmond. and his remains
were inferred at Oakwood. Mr.. Clark was
held in the highest esteem by the proprie-
tors and operatives Of the Cedar-W orkS. all
OF whom yesterday attended his funera! IN
Il body,
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LOCAL MATTERS.
afEruop1sr srSpAr.scuool soc1ErY..-7

METHODIST TSUEDAY-SCH0OL LSoClETY..-Thc
regular monthly meeting OF this Society
was held at Trinity church---A. L. West
tpresiden) in the chair, C. P. Rady and j..
E. Riddick secretaries.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by r. III. Manly, and singing by Trinity
school.
Rev. w. E. Judkins, pastor. made very
interesting report of the condition Of Trim
i'y school. They have an earnest and eff
cient corps OF officers and teachers, re-
suits OF whose labors have been seen IN
the conversion OF many OF the scholars
during the past year. This school has a
number OF adult classes and large infant
class.
Rev. S. A. Steel, pastor of Broad-street
church. addressed the meeting-subiect,
=" Unconscious Influences for Good" Many
Of the greatest events have been uncon-
sciously performed. He illustrated this
truth by very interesting episode in his
own ministerial life. He urged the teach
salvation of the scholars.
ing-subiect, "The High Privilege and
Sacred Duty of Sunday-School Teaching"
He called special attention to the fact that
most of the scholars of the school are con-
ycrtcd between the ages OF ten and six
teen. He made an earnest appeal to allen
gagged in this good work to be faithful in the
performance Of the great and important
duties devolved upon them.
DIR. A. L. West, president. closed the eX-
ercises by congratulating the Society on the
earnest, practical addresses delivered, and
the continued interest shown in these meet
ings by the large attendance of friends and
workers. He paid well.descrved compll-
ment to the excellent singing by Trinity
school. a.
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Wlsnt Killed Gronisf.

IOregon Correspondence Sacramento Uuion.J
was told, some while ago, that all the
ridicule made OF our would-be elector, f..
4. Cronin, weighed heavily on that gentle
mans spirits, and while a good fellow, and
fond OF joke, the one about his eector-
ship was not one he appreciated. His
personal appearance was peculiar, and the
attention that it received at the hands OF
the illustrated press caused him untold
annoyance. The other day we sang bis
requiem. aud now that he is gone wish to
do Justice to his many good qualities. The
part be bore in the electoral tiasco was
distasteful to him, and assumed with reluc-
taDce under great party pressure. In
many respects be was able, being good
lawyer and Il good political speaker. His
manner was genial and kind and ne had
many friends and no enemies. He was
only an enemy to himself-as some unfortu-
natclv are-and the news Of his untimely
fate is heard with general and sincere regret.
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The aggregation, of intelligence OF men
is always right; It never makes mistakes.
No instance can be recorded in history
where TIE people as body have spoken
Wrongiulh,. Never, never! While here
and there fragment of community may
be wrong, yet the great mass correct it, as
the great waters of the ocean wasl, out spot
of ink from its si,ores.- General Butler at
fremont Temple. What a comfort It must
be to Butler now to know that he "toid
,em SO, ,s,- II -si-' s.
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CLOAKS! CLOAkS!
THE NEWEST STYLES,
THE LOWEST PRICE
11-r11,s MEYER Goa BROAD STREET.

JULIUS MEYER, 6o3 BROAD STREET,
has lust opened 4 very large assortment OF LADlt:S
PLAIN aud MATELASSE BEAVER CLQahS-
nrices from So 10 $50 As the c CLOAhS are
made 10 order Tor It's by of the best nlanuiaciu,
rcrs from The latest Parisan deslsnS; III spr
rates we can guarantee the newest and lmnusomcSt
siylcs the very best workmanship. superior ht
the very lowest prices. Don't fll 10 look At them
before purchasing.
ALSO, JUST OPENED
, ,icc line of INFANTS, CLOAKS at low prices
New DRESS GOODS, in handsome piaids anu Soid-
mixtures; - .,.,,,r,. -
LOT OF the soc. ALL-WOOL BLACk CASH.
MERES: special bargains n 60c worth Toe
fall wear-cheap lne-at G2a, 90, 10, rs, soc.
and 81: ..
SILK.FiNIsIIED yELNETEENs at so aud 75c.
BLACK SILK FELVETS very low;
BLACK SILKS from 75c. IN;
Heavy WHITE BLANKETS at Sl.5O and mp
wards: NLL-WOOL WHITE BLANKETS a
- and upwards: ~ ,
Try The celebrated BOULEVARD THREE-BUT
TON KID GL0Nf-cyery pair wnrranfed-a
SI oc Is
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SPECIAL PREMtUMs.-Ihcre Was no premium
offered for confectionery ut the late Virginia
State Fair, but that exhibited by ID. COLUMBUS
32l Broad street. consisting of g'acc and crystal
Iized fruits. cream chocolate, as orted boI-bons,
plain candy, &C.. found by the judges to DC OF
such superior quality that he was awarded spE-
c1AL PREMIUM "a meda). He was also awarded q
DIPLOMA for a very handsome piece of ornamental
f.ct