The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-06-22
LOCAL MATTERS.
Death or Mr.. Francis j. Barn~.

LOCAL MA L ERS.
Death or Mr.. Francis ]. Barnes.
Mr.. Francis J. Barnes died at his resi-
dence, in this city, yesterday morning at
uuarter-past 0 O'Clock, in the seventy-first
year OF his age.
He was born i'm the city OF Philadelphia
in September, 1911, and removed 10 this
city with his parents I'm early boyhood.
Here he was reared, learned a trade under
his father, and for about twenty-five years
conducted in his own name an iron manu-
factory on the north side OF Main between
Eighth and Ninth streets. In the latter
part Of 1862 he discontinued business, and
removed to his farm, in Caswell county,
North Carolina. near Yanceyville, where
he remained until January, 1880, when he
returned TO Richmond.
During the years Of his active business
life in this community Mr.. Barnes took a
deep interest in all the public enterprises
which were undertaken for the prosperity
Of Richmond, won reputation for spot
less integrity and of unstinted lberality to
every charitable object, and until the day
OF his death adorned the Christian pro-
feSsion he made in 1891 under the ministry
vi lflt Ittt h'N. ~
For more than twenty years Mr.. Barnes
was deacon in the Second Baptist church,
at one time assistant superintendent of the
Sunday school. and for many years teacher
i'm the school. and was among the largest
contributors to the erection OF the house Of
worship now occupied by the church: was
member Of the Board Of Managers OF the
Baptist General Association Of Virginia,
and most earnest laborer in every depart
ment OF Christian work. He returned TO
this city q confirmed invalid, unable to
move without help. After six years Of
great suffering he passed peacefully away,
leaving TO wife, son, and five daughters the
priceless heritage Of his good name and use
ful life.
His funeral will take place from the Sc
cond Baptist church this afternoon at half
past O'Clock, and his remains will be bu-
ricd in the family section at Hollywood.
FUNERAL OF Mrs. JOIN Bowers, SR.-
The second Baptist church was filled yes
terday afternoon with large congregation,
gathered together to pay the last sad
tribute to the late Mrs. John Bowers, Sr,
whose funeral took place at 4 O'Clock in
that place Of worship. The services were
conducted by Rev. Dr. Hoge, assisted by
Rev. DR.. Hatcher, who offeredupamostfeel-
ing and fervent prayer. The eloquent dis
course Of Rev. DR.. Hoge abounded in many
feeling aIlusions to the sad event; pathetic
references to the Christian life and charac-
ter Of the lamented dead; her qualities as a
devoted wife and as bright example and in
spiration for all that was good to her chill
dren; and her sensibility TO all suffering as
well as an ever-present disposition to relieve
il at any cost OrincOnvenience to herself. lie
said a good woman had indeed been
called away. To her friends her absence
would ever be cause fer regret and sor-
row-to her husband and family her loss
was simply irreparable.
The choir OF the First Baptist church
Mrs. w. y. Knowles, Mrs. John II.
Knowles, Jr., and Messrs. Frank Cunning
ham and Marshall Ramos-sang the hymns
incident to the services in the most touch
ing and effective manner. The solo "Far
Away" sung by Mrs. John III. Knowles, Jr.,
before The service began, was eXquisitely
rendered.
AT the conclusion OF the services the re-
mains were taken to Hollywood, escorted
by large cortege, and there placed at rest.
POLICE COURT.-The following cases
were disposed Of yesterday:
James Cavanaugh, charged with assault
ing and beating John Meekins, was fined
IS.
Eliza Ann Haskins (colored), charged
with threatening to cut Susan Miller (co-
lored) with knife. The evidence show
ing that the complainant was as much in
fault as the defendant, the Justice required
surety OF both for their good behavior six
months.
Thomas Ferguson, charged with cutting
William III. Thompson with some sharp in
strument, was fined $3.50 and sent to Jail
for thirty days.
j. ii. V. Thomas and Eddie Cook (both
colored), charged with stealing forty cents,
the property OF Marion II. Perdue, were
sent to Jail for twenty days each.
Margaret Williams (coIored), charged
with assaulting and beating Maria Cary,
was fined $3.50.
John Smith (colored), charged with break
ing and entering in the nighttime the sta
bic of Myron Baker and stealing therefrom
one lot Of harness, valued at $40, was sent
on 10 the grand jury.
Charles knight (colored), charged with
being disorderly and fighting in the street,
was required TO give surety for his good
for three months.
Philip Lambert, charged with being
drunk and disorderly on the street, was
fined So.
Peter Bland (colored), charged with
throwing rocks on the street, was fined 80. !
THE FRANKLIN-STREET SHOOTING AZ
case Of Beverley Williams,
charged with shooting John Phelps, was /
called in the Police Court Yesterday morn
ing.
Dr. Lancaster stated to the court that
Pheps's condition was very unfavorable, |
but that he could not then venture an
opinion as to the result OF the wound.
In answer to questions propOunded by
MIR. Witt, the Doctor said that the patient |
swallowed with difficulty, and there was
/ discharge OF blood from his mouth which |
might proceed from the ball having
entered the cavity OF the nose or the rup- |
,ure OF some blood-vessel. He thought |
some definite opinion could be formed as
o the result In ten days.
The Justice decided to continue the case |
until the 30th instant, and remanded Will
Jams TO Jail.
The wounded man was much worse
than on the day before, and ut |
ate hour last night his condition was re-
,arded as critical. He was unconscious.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At stated COM
nunication OF Amity Lodge, No. 20, A. Y.
H., the following officers were elected and