Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-20

IN Al rs contents. The building was
: frame one, about 30x60 feet, ana
~ss erected several years ago, and has
been . very popular feature with the
public Of both sexes. 1t was IS we'll
equipped a gymnasium as there is IN
the State. The loss ON building and ap-
narstus is about sl,400, which is only
partially covered by insurance. Inc
destruction of the gymnasium is much
regretted, independent Of the loss 1t en-
tails.
A difficulty is reported to have oc-
CURED among some young men in 70
cahontas on Saturday night, during
which one Of the party was severely
handled. Warrants were issued Tor
the arrest Of those who were engaged
in the trouble, and the case will be
tried before the mayor on Thursday.
Prayers were offered in the various
churches yesterday for the recovery OF
Judge S. S. Weisiger, who is reported
to-day to be gradually but surely
sinking. Judge Weisiger is about
sixty-fve years Of age. lie succeeded
the late Judge Chambers as judge Of
this circuit, and has performed his du-
ties faithfully and acceptably. 1t is
said of him that he has tried more
murder cases and sentenced more muir
derers than any other circuit judge in
Virginia. A man Of great firmness OF
character and independence of thought,
he made a good judge and served his
State well. lie is a native of Amelia,
of which county he was for some years
the attorney for the Commonwealth,
and served as elector on the Bell and
Everett electoral ticket. He has many
relatives and friends in Richmond and
Manchester.
The grand jury to-day found indict-
ments against several parties for mis-
demeanor among them against two
parties for gambling. The jury having
no further business before them was
adjourned for the term. The criminal
docket Of the Hastings Court is unim-
portant, and only one party has been
sentenced to the penitentiary. The
civil docket, however, is one OF consid-
cradle interest, embracing, as it does,
number Of suits for damages against
railroads and individuals.
Mr.. Richard F. Jarvis to-day re-
ceiyed his commission as inspector OF
tobacco in the Second district, and was
assigned to duty in this city. There
are now three inspectors on duty here.
An interesting and successful revival
has been in progress at the First Baptist
church in this city for some days past.
The pastor, Rev. f. G. Dargan, has
been assisted in the good work by the
Rev. Mr.. Wharton. Crowds Of people
attend every night, and many are unable
to gain admittance to the building.
There have been a number of CONVEX
sions, and the interest continues to in
crease.
The samples Of the new crop Of to-
bacco which have been received here
arc said to be of excellent quality.
Mr.. John S. Wise, at the conclusion
| of his speech, endeayored to stir up his
| audience by declaring that victory for
the Republicans is certain in Noyem-
Der; that they have made great and
growing and living gains in the South
west and in the Valleys; but, never
theless, he qualified the assertion some
what by saying that should defeat befall
his party he did not want the sympathy
or the tears of the people. He would
be as cheerful in defeat az in victory.
| lie likened himself to an India-rubber
ball-the harder you strike it the higher
it bounds. ROBIN ADAIR.