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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
Criticising the Pulpit.
Boston Hera]

DCUrDD TCTnfU
A Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia
charges the existence of a large number of
empty pews in the churches of that city to the
dizziness of the preachers when in their puIpits.
What he thinks is needed is to drive out the dull
and dry, and introduce into the pulpit the
brightness, vivacity and zeal of faith. Most
ministers epunciate the views of Paul. What
the world needs is more of Jesus Christ and less
of Paui.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
Suing for

Emma E. Smith has brought suit for divorce
from Samuel Smith, to whom she was married
in September. 1873. in Owen county, Indiana.
They lived together until Feb. 8, 1881. when the
defendant abandoned the plaintiff. She also
alleges that his conduct was cruel, and that he
was an habitual drunkard She asks that her
name be changed to Emma E. Webb, the name
she bore prior to her marriage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
The Catholic KNIGHTS.

The trustees of the Catholic Knights were in
session again yesterday, but their deliberations
resulted in no action of an important nature.
The decision in the Parker case will be reserved,
the trustees state. 1t is known. however, that
the claim will be paid. The trustees will con-
clude their work to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
The Earnings of the L., ID. & s.

A report of the receipts and disbursements of
the Indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield railway
was filed in the federal court yesterday by
Receiver Hammond, covering the operations of
the road during the last three months. The re-
ceipts were, during July, $64, $50; August, $685.
4so; September, $84, 667s The disbursements
were, for July, $40 57; for August, $40, 405, and
for September, $45, 100. The balance on hand is
go 1Q7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
A Matter of Taste;

NorristOwn Herald.
A fashion item says: "None but young ladies
and brides should wear hats" All the same,
we shall continue to wear them. A sensible
man would rather go bareheaded than to wear
one of this seasons ridiculous looking b~onnets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14

vert de girls" but which is vert d'eau lightly
tinged with pale gray. The MORE skirt was
mounted in wide box plaits; the veloutine tunic
was draped to the left side with exquisite orna-
ments of vert de girls beads. The v~eloutine bod
ice was trimmed with folds Of crepe lisse to
match, and arranged to simulate a fchu.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
A Tesmster Sues the city.

John Reed, a teamster, whose horses, while
drawing a load of lumber, and driven by Chas.
Reed, rolled down the embankment at the ap-
proach to the bridge over the river at Morris
street, has brought suit against the city for
81, 900. Chas. Reed was hurt and disabled from
work, the wagon was broken to pieces and the
horses permanently injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
All Preaching Is Good.
New Orleans Picayune.

New Orleans Picayune.
All preaching is good for the soul. If the
preacher is particularly stupid and dull, as half
the preachers who call themselves to preach are
apt to be, the sermon teaches the lesson of for
bearance, perseverance and patience to those
who stay it out without murmuring or looking
at their watches.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
A Ridiculous Farce Ended.
London Truth

l am glad to hear that there is to be an end at
last to the ridiculous farce of closing the thea
tiers in London on Ash Wednesday, and in future
the managers will be able to open as usual on
that evening. Lord Lathom is to be congratu-
lated on his wisdom in abolishing a pedantic and
utterly irrational regulation, which inflicted
great hardship on many poor. people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
The Dawning of a Better Day.

Boston Record.
The millennium may be nearer than we
think, when the New York Baptist Association
closes its proceeding s with prayer for the dying
Cardinal McCloskey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
Hasn't Seen the Mahogany Floor.

Labanon Patriot.
indianapolis has the poorest depot accommo-
dations of any city in the Union having as many
roads. The present structure and arrangement
are a disgrace to the city and the railroads CEN
tering there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
American Novels.
Brooklyn Union.

brooklyn Union.
Our American novels do no harm other than to
breed dilletanteism. They are at least free from
the stupid murderings of the English romances.
What We want at home is a great deal more vir-
iiity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
A Bridesmaid's Dress.
London Oneen

LOnuUH QHttu-
At one establishment in Paris I saw an ele-
CANT dress intended for a bridesmaid. II was in
MORE and veloutine of the new shade called
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14

The Henley Skate still on top. Large reduc-
ton in prices. Can all afford to have q pair of
Club Skates at the new prices. See the new
Monarch pattern, that beats them all. Rollers
and repairs at low prices. Kinks supplied at
factory rates. Skate satchels at reduced prices.
See us before you buy. HILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
80 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14
To Roller Skaters and Kinks.

New style hats at Seaton's Hat Store, Is
Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-14

The Vote for Mayor and Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09

In addition to the Pullman sleeping
cars that go through to Cincinnati and
Louisville, the fast express leaving
Richmond at 7:20P. NJ. from the Chesa-
peake and Ohio depot has attached to it
one of the comfortable double-berth
Chesapeake and Ohio sleeping-cars,
which reaches White Sulphur at ALP
A. NJ, and remains there. This car
should be we'll patronized by Richmond
people going to the White Sulphur, as
itallows them to sleep undisturbed I'M
til breakfast time. The fast express
with this new feature is the most desi-
rable train for "the White" The
Chesapeake and Ohio sleeper is daily
except Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
KING AND QUEEN.
haSs-Meeting OF Democrnts-Dslegates tC
Senatorial Convention.

nass-Meeting OF delegates TO
Senatorial Convention.
A maSs-meeting Of the Democrats of
King and Queen held at the courthouse
August 6, 1885, was called to order by
Major W. A. Saunders, and Major j.
r. Bagby was elected chairman.
Major Saunders then rendered his re-
signation as chairman Of the County
Committee, and moved that six gentle
men from each magisterial district be
appointed to re0rganize the County
Committee and to name delegates to
Saluda to''nominate a candidate for the
Senate from this district.
The following delegates and alternates
were nominated and elected
Newtown DISTRICT. W. Fleet, c.
b. Jones, W. X. Broaddus, and W. II.
Walker, delegates /; W. Z. Haynes, K.
b. Todd, Walker Jones, and j. A.
Fleet, alternates.
Steyensville District-R. n. Pollard,
Melville Walker, n. b. Street, and r.
n. Dunn, delegates W. +. Bagby, F.
Il. Hall, j. NJ. Young, and j. h. lay
lor, alternates.
Buena Vista District-W. j. Leigh,
i. F. Bowden, f. Walden, and w. S.
Courtney, delegates; j. j. Bland, j.
X. F. Vaughn, X. p. Eubank, and DR..
A. c. Grubbs, alternates.
A new county committee was then
elected, as follows
Newtown-W. K. BrOaddus, C. b.
jones, W. Dew.
Steyensyille-R. Y. Henley, Jr., A.
II. Eubank, SpotswoOd Bird.
Buena Vista-J. W. Marston, G.. C..
Bland. DR.. W. +. Bland.
Ii was then moved that full meet
ing of the citizens Of the county be re-
quested to assemble at the courthouse
next court-day, September Sd, to nOmi-
nate a candidate for the House of Dele
gates.
The meeting was addressed briefly
upon the political issues of the day by
j. n. Stubs, Esq, of Gloucester.
The secretary was ordered to send a
copy of the proceedings to the Dispatch
and State, of Richmond the Star, Of
West Point; and the TideWater hder.
j. K. BAGBY, Chairman.
J. ". Fleet, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
Virginia Baseball Company.

- " VIZ DAolohNAsl
We are glad to note that the COM
mittee appointed to visit our business
men to solicit subscriptions to aid in
maintaining our excellent club for the
balance Of the season report some COL
lectlons, but not enough to insure sue
cess, and If our Richmond lovers of
baseball and those interested in keep
ing up the sport in the diamond field
do not come to the aid of the company
We fear we will lose our club, when the
championship pennant Of the Eastern
League has, in fact, already been won
for us by il.
We can hardly believe that the peo-
pie OF Richmond, after beasting of the
support they would give first-class
club II the directors ofthe Virginia Base
Ball Association would put one in the
field, will in this extremity fail to come
forward to the help of the directors
aud prevent the disbsnding Of our
club. What would New York, Phila-
aelphis, Baltimore, or Washington give
10 have il said Of their club, at
,as won IS and lost IL "?-the best
'ecord ever made by any club. When
he committee call on you respond Iibs-
ally and promptly, and save the PEN
ant for Virginia, and not let it fly over
be National Club Of Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
How 90 Cleanse Cur water.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Observing the great desire on the
part Of the citizens Of Richmond for
pure water-indeed, the necessity Of
life--I take the liberty of calling your
attention to what is known among en-
gineers as Professor Bishofs and Sir
Frederick Abel's system, which sys-
TEN, az applied by w. Anderson, civil
engineer for the town of Antwerp, upon
the waters Of the foul stream of Netke,
has resulted entirely satisfactory, re-
lieying the water Of all clay and peatty
matter, and also Of all microbic life,
whether Of vegetable or animal origin.
The cost is moderate, as the method is
plain and simple, with no costly ma
chinery or hurtful chemicals, yet scien-
tific in the application Of chemistry. 1t
is the outcome of experiments made for
years by men learned in their profess
sions-such men as the late Professors
Way and 0gston, Drs. Franckland and
Voelcker, Mr.. Hatton and Professor
Bishof, and others. This method,
think, will prove to be the true solu-
ton TO the muddy waters of the James
and yield your citizens pure water.
Yours respectfully,
ROBERT F. NORRIS,
Civil Engineer.
What is the methodS u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
FREDERICKSBURG.

The Normal Institute Resolutions, ke.-Tbe
Weather.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.
AUGUST s, 1885.
The Normal Institute closed its regu-
lar sessions yesterday evening, and a
grand ball, rendered by the citizens,
took place in the opera-house last night.
The Institute met again this morning,
passed resolutions of thanks to the citi-
zens, and INDUCED in farewells, &C.,
and many of the strangers have left for
their homes.
Arrangements have been made by
which Professor j. G. Swartz, of the
Virginia Military Institute, one Of the
managers of the Normal School, will
remain among us and establish higher
grade in our public schools. This will
place our school system, already Of a
high standard, on a plane with the best
in the State.
Copious rains have fallen during the
past few days, but great damage had al
ready resulted from the drought. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09

The Chicago Tribune suggests that if
Confederate generals were wanted to
appear at Grants funeral Longstreet
and Malone would have been suitable.
Upon this the Chicago Netos says:
Truly these would have been a
pretty pair to walk side by side with
Sherman and Sheridan at the funeral of
Grant. If President Cleveland had
wished to disregard the suggestion of
the widow, and to provoke the con-
demnation Of the entire nation, he ought
not to have overlooked Longstreet and
Malone ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
fatal Fire Horrors.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l
MANCHESTER, n. H., August s.
The horrors Of the Webster-block fire
last night are multiplying. Seven dead
bodies have been exhumed. They are
those Of Mrs. Philomen Campo Widow
and her two children, aged nine and
twelve years Mrs. Justin Parent and
two daughters, aged two months and
twenty-one years; and Thomas
O'Brien, aged eighteen months. Two
women, Annie O'Brien and Lizzie
Burns, are undergoing terrible
suffering, but will probably re-
cover. This is believed to complete
the list Of casualties, although several
firemen were injured, but not seriously.
The block was ayeritable death trap.
The flames started in a shed in the base
ment, and were drawn by the draught
up the stairway, which acted as a chin
ncy, to the top of the building. BY the
destruction Of the stairway all chances
Of escape to those above the first floor
were cut off. The damage to the build
ing is about $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
NORFOLK.
A Desperate suicide-Arrest or n Suspicious
Character.
tg,oogot ,ogooror ~, 10 tho nfopo tab

A Desperate suicide Arrest or n Suspicion,
Character.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.
NORFOLK, VA, August 8.-A man
by the name of Reuben II. Parker, in
the employ of the Electric-Light Com
pany as trimmer of lamps, committed
suicide to-day at his house, on Brewer
street. He came home in a beastly
state of intoxication and had to be
put to bed by friends, but awoke
and called for a pot of rats
bane which was in the house. His
wife refused, but with pistol in hand
he threatened to shoot her if she did
not give him what he desired. For fear
he might kill her she gave him the box,
from which he extracted about two
spoonsful and placed in a vessel aud
drank it. He then went off, and re-
turned in about an hour with q bottle
labelled p" laudanum," drinking nearly
the whole contents. He died shortly
afterwards.
To-day a colored man by the name
of Thomas Blair was arrested by order
of Chiefof-Police ROLAND as suspi-
cious character. 1t is thought that he
is an escaped convict, having been sent
to the penitentiary from Grayson county
for house-breaking. The Chief has tele-
graphed to the Superintendent of the
Penitentiary for information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
HENRICO DEMOCRATS.

County Conventions POsiponcs u Nomination.
stste Ticket acknowledgements BY Candi-
daics.
Yesterday at IL o'clock NJ. the dele
gates to the Democratic County Con-
yention Of Henrico county met at the
courthouse, on Main street.
Mr.. J. r. Russell, chairman Of the
County Committee, took the stand and
said that by virtue of his office he call
ed the Convention to order. He desig-
mated Mr.. Myer Angle, secretary of the
County Committee, as temporary sec
rotary, and announced that the first
business in order would be the calling
Of the roll Of delegates.
This was done, and quorum being
present, the nomination of permanent
chairman resulted in the selection of
Mr.. Conway Sands, Of Brookland town
ship.
Mr.. John +. Broaddus was made
permanent secretary.
On motion the Chair appointed a
committee of two from each township
O committee on credentials.
The committee retired, and reported
that there were no contests, and its re-
port was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Ashby Wickham,
two delegates from each township were
appointed committee on resolutions.
and the committee retired for consulta-
ton.
The committee reported the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted
Resolred, That we heartily endorse
and approve the nominees and approve
the Democratic platform as promulgated
on the Goth ultimo, and that we espe-
cially approve the plank in said plat
form in regard to convict labor, believ-
ing ii to be an evil that should have
been remedied before this time, and
that we believe that the Democratic
party is the only party that will carry
out the provisions OF said plank in good
faith.
2. Resolred, That this committee deem
it inexpedient to make any nomination
at this time, and therefore we would
suggest that this Convention be con-
yened at any future time that the chair
man of this Convention may designate.
The Chair appointed a committee OF
three to wait on candidates for the SEN
ate and invite them to address the Con-
yention.
The committee, in the execution of
this order, went out and brought in
Messrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, Hon. Will
liam Loyenstein, and Hon. II. A. At.
kinson. Mr.. Ellyson led off, and was
followed by Messrs. Loyenstein and At
kinson. All made ringing speeches,
which were received with great ap.
plause.
Hon. II. A. Atkinson had been pre-.
sent at the early gathering Of the Con.
yention, but had been called away by
business. The committee found him
and brought him in last.
The prospective candidates for the
House Of Delegates, upon invitation,
addressed the Convention in the fol-
lowing order: First, Captain W. j.
Binford second, Major J. P. Braxton
third, Mr.. Myer Angle.
The Convention then adjourned, sub
jet to the call of the chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
Vfrginfn News Notes,

Alexandria is agitating the question
Of having gates at the railroad crossings
in that city.
The amherst Nec Era says that the
nomination of Fitz Lee as Democratic
candidate for Governor is notice to the
world that Virginia leads in the profess
sion of unreseryed loyalty to the re-
stored union.
The Rockingham Register of August
9th says: Mr.. D. W. Harrison, of
Tenth Legion, in this county, recently
threshed the oats raised upon thirteen
acres Of land, and on being measured
it was found that he had SOIL bushels.
or nearly siXty-twO bushels to the acre.
Colonel George E. Deneale, living
about three and half miles south
Of IIarrisonbuTg, sowed six acres
Of white Russian oats. which he
threshcd out the other day, and it
measured 42j bushels, or over seventy
bushels to the acre. One wagOn-load
Of these oats yielded seyenty-fye and
one half bushels, which was over two
bushels to the dozen.
Mr.. Willis Grayely. one of the Oldest
and one of the most influential citizens
Of Henry, died Wednesday at his home,
at Leathcrwood. Nearly sixty years
ago he began the manufacture Of to-
baCcO, and ever since that time the
Grayely brand has been celebrated
throughout the land. lie was the
father of Messrs. p. E. Graycly and
Willis Gravely, Jr., of Danyille. Hay-
ing been the pleasing companion of his
body for eighty-fve years, his spirit,
doubtless, was anxious and ready to
enter upon new career in better
world.-DaariHc Times, Augast It'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
CARPENTERS RETURN.
coxxs Rack HoxE QUIETLY.

nes ppesranct IN Richmond OF Thomas W.
Carpenter. whs Assusc,ea sir. pcwnes's
sse.cte IN cs~psn Bonds.
Thomas W. Carpenter, late book
keeper for Campbell 4 Schcolcralt.
brokers. who LEFT this city July 25th,
having distracted from safety-de-
post box in tho State Bank 100000 IN
coupon bonds, the property OF Mr..
Mark Downey, returned to the city on
thc Chesapeake and Ohio train lastnlght,
getting of the train at the elevator.
His first act was to 90 to his home, on On
north Tenth street. and present himself
to his wife ard two little children.
Mrs. Carpenter was wholly UMPIRE
pared TO SEQ him and fell In swoon
after he had clasped her in his arms.
Day and night she had been praying for
her husbands return; and his un-
looked-for appearance seemed an almost
direct answer 10 her prayers.
To her he had ever been tender and
loving husband to the children an
affectionate and considerate father.
His robbery OF Mr.. Downey and fight
from the city Mrs. Carpenter thinks
must have been done in moment Of
madness. She has suffered inexpressi-
bic misery; has passed through more
than the sgonies Of death, and, if the
world cannet forgive her husband, all
who have mercy in their souls must
sympsthize with this poor lady.
Carpenter says he has been TO Winni-
peg, Manitoba, but the further he went
the more miserable he became. Thegrief-
stricken faces OF his wife and children
haunted him continually, and he re-
solved to turn back and deliver himself
up, even though so doing involved peni-
Tertiary punishment.
Carpenter did not stop with his wife
more than two or three minutes, when
off he went TO consult friends and coun-
sci.
After midnight Carpenter was ar
rested on Grace street between Third
and Fourth streets by Police-Sergeants
Tomlinson and Angle and taken to the
Second station-house. He was in CON-
pany with his counsel, Mr.. Charles V.
Meredith, and several friends, and said
he was going home. His appearance
bore out fully his statement
that he had suffered terrible
mental anguish, and that he had not
slep, a night since he left the city. He
had turned over to Mr.. Downey
els, 0O0.50, and assured a Dispatch
representative that Mr.. Downey would
not lose cent. Acting-Police-Justice
Holmes wss called to the station-hOuse,
but refused to bail the prisoner. Ser
reant Angle swore ont the warrant after
he arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
Tur RICHMOND. DIsPATCH--sUNDAY. AUGUST 8. 1885.

last evening for the purpose Of electing
seven delegates and alternates to repre-
gent this precinct in the Convention 10
be held at King William Courthouse on
August 18th to nominate delegate TO
the House Of Delegates. The following
delegates were elected: II. |. Lewis,
George Lindsay, A. w. Eastwood, @.
II. Hart, X. Bland, A. s. Richardson,
w. G.. Brooks. Aliernates G. w.
Shelton, j. L. Garrett, C. L. Whiting,
@. A. 0lphin, r. J. Palmer, W. j.
Marshall, A. G.. Ware. @.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
Excursion TO Washington 20 be no.
peated.

The very pleasant and cheap excur-
sion to Washington which took place
on July 22d ria the steamer Ariel from
Richmond and river landings to Old
Point, and thence up the bay and POto-
mac river, was so successful that it
will be repeated on WEDNESDAY, AU-
GUST 18TH. The Ariel will leave here
that morning at 7 o'clock, Cox's at s
A. NJ, Bermuda at $3.50 A. NJ. and
City Point at 9:45 A. VI. Arrive at
Old Point at 5 p. NJ, take Washington
steamer Immediately, and arrive in
Washington early Thursday morning {;
remain in Washington until p. N.
that day Tor week if desired, then take
steamer and arrive at Old Point early
Friday morning, l4th instant; remain at
Old Point until p. VI. Friday, then
take steamer Ariel, and REMAIN
ABOARD THAT NIGHT FREE OF
CHARGE, and return up river to Rich
mond and landings Saturday. Tickets,
$3.50 for round trip, good ten days.
These tickets will also be good from
any landing on James river. This is
the cheapest and most desirable trip we
know of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
Regatta nj Old Point.

The steamer Ariel will sell tickets to
the regatta at Old Point for 81 for the
round trip, good to 60 on Wednesday
the 10th Of August and return the next
day or on the following Saturday, the
ed instant. The Ariel will arrive at
Old Point Wednesday afternoon the
10Th Of August several hours before the
regatta commences. This is by far the
cheapest and most pleasant way to 90.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
What is the method?l
Tint Arithmetic. Again.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The president Of the Board of
Health, in CORRECTING the statistics
of the rate Of mortality for the week
ending August LIST, says:
Rate of whites per 1000, 1928 ;
colored per 1000, 1886; average per
1000, 24.96.
Can il be true that the rate of NOR
tality amongst the whites has become
greater than that of the cOlOred popu-
lation?
Statistics as far back as January last
show that the rate Of colored is from 8
per cent. to 2S per cent. greater than
that of whites. W. HIT.