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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars.

This body will convene in their nine
teenth annual session in this city at
Ellett's Hall next Tuesday night, and
will continue its sessions night and day
until Friday night. A larger attendance
than usual is expected, as more impor-
lance attaches this session than any
previous one. The reports of the officers
will show the order to be in aprosperous
condition, and an increase of over two
thousand members during the year. On
Tuesday night a reception will be ten
dered the body at Ellets's Hall, when an
address of welcome will be delivered by
Rev. J. William Jones, d. ID. The regu-
lar meeting of Rescue Lodge on Monday
night at Central Hall, will be of most
interesting character. The Grand Chief
Templar, and other Grand Lodge officials
will be present, and Professor De Leon
will give an exhibition of magnificent
magic lantern scenes. On Wednesday
night by special request, the Amateur
Dramatic Company will reproduce the
drama, Social Glass" at Monticello
Hall, for the benefit of the fund to enter
tain delegates to the session. No session
of the Grand Lodge will be held on this
night
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
A yirginian Dies in Texas.

Mr.. Alexander NJ Harris, of Culpeper
county, Va, died in Waco, Tex, Friday
of typhoid fever. He took his masters
degree at Richmond College about eight
years ago, located in Waco, and was
elected to a chair in the University of
Texas, which he filled acceptably for sew
eral years, when he resigned to pursue
his law studies at the University of Vir-
ginia. After graduating with high hon
ors at the University about four years
ago, he returned to Waco and en-
gagged in the practice of law. He was
chosen on the I'd of November Common
wealth's attorney for the city of Waco.
Mr. Harris was a man of much promise,
and had he lived would have reflected
great credit on his native State.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
A QUIET DEATH.
A Sketch Of the Last Moments Of Mr.. A. \.
Stokes.


Stokes.
Mr.. Stokes was in unusual health and
spirits Friday. He left at $3.50 L. M. TO
visit his son George. On the train he
conversed with Mr.. j. X. Williams, the
slate dealer, and was in excellent spirits
and seemed fresh in mind and body lie
arrived at Stokes station at $3.50 +. M.
After leaving the train he TESTED with the
conductor about a discrepancy in their
watches.
Mr.. George S. Stokes met him. He de-
clined to ride, and, as was often his GUS
tom, he started to walk to the house,
which is in sight of the station, at the top
of hill. The pair walked along, and
presently Mr.. George Stokes noticed his
father breathing hard, and told him he
walked too fast, even for him; that he
was wearying himself. He replied yes
that he could not walk as fast as he
formerly could. All the time he was
talking of the farm and other matters.
Presently they came to a fence, ana ne
looked over it. All at once the younger
Mr.. Stokes noticed that he threw up his
hands ana his eyes had an appealing look
He took hold of him and eased him to the
earth, but life was extinct ere he touched
the ground. A physician was summoned,
but nothing could be done. Death was
instant.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21

The City Ambulance, in charge of DR..
Smith, was called to Hancock's tobacco
factory, corner of Twenty-sixth and Main
streets, about 1890 o'clock yesterday
morning. Melvin Via, small white boy,
had caught his finger in the machinery,
and mangled it so badly as to necessitate
amputation. He was taken to the First
police station, where the operation was
performed. A large crowd gathered
through curiosity, several of whom were
made sick by the sight. The injured boy
walked to his home on Mosby street .
short time afterwards.
The ambulance was called out the sec
ond time about 2 o'clock. James Bates,
a colored man, who was handling iron at
Johnson's foundry, foot of Ninth street,
under the Free Bridge, had his hands
caught between two heavy pieces OF iron
and badly mashed.
Dr. Smith rendered the necessary sur
gical aid. No bones were broken, but his
lands were badly crushed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Hastings Court.

Yesterday was a busy day in this dis
pensary of justice, the following cases
being disposed Of
Nelson Harris (colored), breaking into
the tobacco factory of j. Wright & Co.,
with intent to commit larceny Plead
guilty after portion of the evidence was
heard. Jailed for twelve months, and
fined $50
Robert Coleman (colored); was charged
with highway robbery. There being no
evidence to substantiate the charge, a
nONe pr0Sequi was entered.
Willis Dabney (colored), unlawful regis
tration, having been twice convicted of
petty larceny. Plead guilty, and sem
fenced to twelve months in the city jail
and to pay a fine of one cent
Lewis Wingfield (colored) unlawful
registration. Acquitted.
Oliver Thomas (colored), unlawful reg
istration, was sentenced to pay fine of
one cent and ~ months confinement in
the city Jail.
Mrs l.. Farrara, selling liquor on Sun
day. The case was dismissed upon pay
ment of costs.
Alex McDonough (colored), unlawful
registration. jailed for ~ months and
fine of one cent.
The case of James Ellis, one of the par
ties captured in the raid upon the gam
blers, was dismissed upon the payment of
costs.
1t is probable that petitions for pardon
will be presented to the Governor in
several of the registration cases. The
negroes generally, labored under the inn
preston that the law which struck all the
names off the registration books also
wiped out all their old offences, hence
their action.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Railroad Change.

Accounts from New York say in
reference to the purchase of the
Danyille road of the Terminal,
The change in the situation is this /:
Formerly the Richmond and Danville
owned the Terminal Company, now the
Terminal Company owns the Richmond
and Danville. 1t is declared that all
parties who have been interested in the
Richmond and Danville and the West
Point Terminal properties will be repre-
sented and interested in the new arrange
ment, and thus all differences are ami
cably settled and the system permanently
tied together as whole The purchase
has been made with the understanding
that the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Company shall acquire the
from the men who made the
contracts"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Punch-Bowl Christened.

The First Regiment Drum Corps won
punch-bowl at the late Fair of the Lit
tie Sisters of the Poor Last night it
was christened at their room at the
Armory. Professor j. Harry Green
filled the flowing bowl, Mr. w d. Mar
row presented it to the corps, and Drum
Major c. Irving Darlington received it,.
The evening was very happily spent every
one punched with care and there were no
unpleasant incidents The Drum Corps is
in fine condition, there being fifty-one
members to twenty-five sometime ago.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Special Thanksgiving Service.

In view of the remarkable growth and
development of the work of the Young
Mems Christian Association throughout
the State, the City Association has decid-
ed to celebrate the close of the week of
prayer for young men by holding a
special thanksgiving service" at their
rooms this afternoon at 315. This SER
vice will be led by General-SecretaIy
Clarke, who will give some facts and fig
ures that will show how great the adj
vance has been. A cordial welcome to all
young men.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
West Point Terminal i'm the New York
Market Yesterday.

The following telegram was received
last night:
During the morning dealings in the
stock market was generally higher, a tone
of excitement being impaired to the
whole market by the phenomenal adj
vance in Richmond and West Point Ter
minal from 60 last night to IS in the first
fifteen minutes. After that it fluctuated
between 81 and III, and at 1890 was
again up to 73t. The total transactions
in the stock up to 10 o'clock was nearly
81, 900 shares. 1t closed at 70.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Paid i'm Full.

Mr. E. j. Bosher, trustee Of Stonewall
Lodge, No. $40, Knights of Honor, paid
to Mrs. Berry, the widow of the late
Captain Berry, Of Staunton, Va, $4,000,
the amount of his benefit certificate in
that order; also, $4,000 to Mrs. Mattox,
widow of the late Mr. w. A. Mattox,
who was killed some time since by run
away horse on Franklin street. Thus
the noble work of this order goes on.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Send Back the Obelisk.

Who shall say that the Acknowledged disin-
'csratlon OF the obelsk now is not due to the
mteTposition of some avenging spirit who
seeks to redress It's wrongs. BE this as it may.
let US anticipate its absolute decay, raise a
popular subscription and return to the de
spoiled and outraged city of Alexandria her
Last monument This would be an act worthy
OF generous people" The obeisk is suffer.
ing from consumption, and only change OF
climate can save it from humiliation. Col.
Charles Chaille in North American Review
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
BREVITIES.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS, MINOR MEN
TON, AND SMALL MATTERS.
The News ofthe Day Boiled Down
and Served Up in Con-
densed Shape.

Mr.. George w. Ricketts, is extremely
i'll at his residence on China street near
Spring.
Mr.. George J. Hooper, Jr., has been
commissioned a notary public by Cover
nor Lee.
Virginia Lodge, No. 2, Knights OF
Pythias, bave donated $50 to the Charles
ton sufferers.
Services at the Soldiers Home this
evening at o'clock; music by the male
orphan choristers.
Tomorrow night at the Mozart Musicale
the operetta of "The Lottery Ticket "
will be presented.
Out of respect to the memory OF the
late A. Y. Stokes, no meeting of the L.
p. A. was held yesterday.
The monument erected at Gettysburg
by the Second Maryland regiment, G. S.
A., is of Richmond granite.
There will be a meeting of the Man
chester Good Templars this evening at A
o'clock at Owens Hall. All are in
vited
Among the Saturday night scenes was
a colored acrobat who placed rug on
the sidewalk and gave free exhibition of
of his skill.
Special attention is called to the i'm
portant changes of schedule on the Pied
mont Airline and the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroads.
Thursday the steamer Old Point, ply
ing between Richmond and Cape Charles,
ran into the wharf at City Point and was
slightly damaged.
Mr.. Charles Lumsden, one of our old
est and most respected citizens, had an at
tack of paralysis Friday, but was reported
much better yesterday.
Rev. Dr. John Pollard will preach at
Trinity NJ. L. church this morning. Rev.
Preston c. Nash officiates at the Grace
street Presbyterian church at night.
Services at the Fourth Presbyterian
church to-day by the Rev. w. T.
at II A. NJ. A congregation
al meeting after the morning service.
The United States Internal Revenue
office at the Customhouse will be closed
next Monday after II o'clock, through
to the memory of ex-President
Arthur.
The funeral of Mrs Harriet Porter
Bremond, sister of Mr. Louis Bremond,
took place yesterday at ~ o'clock NJ,
from her late residence, No. 115 West
Cary street
Mr.. Malcolm Brown, of Alexandria, is
IN the city, to be treated by Dr. Mcclure,
1T st. Luke's Home, for lameness caused
several years ago by an accident when he
was in the employ of the Virginia Mid
and.
The Salvation Army services will be
leld to-day and tonight at the old Labo
'atory on south Cherry street near Able
narle The hall has been made as com
ortable as the limited time and circum-
stances would admit There will be a
collection at the door to defray actual ex
)enSeS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Officers of the Grand Royal Arch
Chapter.

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Vir-
ginia has elected the following officers
Philo Bradley, HarrisOnburg, G. H. P.
r. II. Duesberry, Grand King; l.. p.
Quinn, Fredericksburg, Grand Scribe
William T. Allen, Grand Treasurer
William B. Isaacs, Richmond, Grand Sec
rotary; w. II. Peasants, Hollins, Grand
Captain of Host; J. T. Parham, Peters
burg, p. s.; Frank A. Reed, Alexandria,
r. A. c.; John F. Mayer, Richmond,
Master of Third Veil; J. J. Dudley,
Lynchburg, Master of Second Veil; W.
N. Wexford, Fredericksburg, Master OF
First Veil; Rev. DR.. George w. Dame,
Danville, Grand Chaplain.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Youthful Offender Discharged.

Johnny Russell, the little eight-year-
old boy, who set fire to stable on Seven
teenth street, was tried in the Police
Court yesterday.
Johnny owned up to the fact that he
struck a match and put it into hole in
the plank, but said he didn't know it was
going to hurt anything.
Owing to his tender age, he was hand
ed over to his father for correction.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Death of WelI-Known Former Colored
Resident.

A telegram from Boston, says: Judge
George L. Ruffin, of the Charlestown Dis
trict Police Court, died in Boston Friday
evening. He was born in Richmond Va,
in 1884. He was appointed judge by
Governor Butler, being the first colored
man to hold political office in the State"
The deceased was son of George W.
Ruffin, who was in his day one of the best
known BARRIERS in the city. He kept for
long time on Thirteenth street near
Thompson's "Our House" He was fine
looking, intelligent colored man, and was
one of the old Blues band He was gen.
orally respected and esteemed. His son
went to Boston before the war and when
quite young.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Special Meeting.

The week of prayer for young men will
be closed this evening by very interest
ing service at the Manchester Baptist
church 1t will be a union meeting, in
which all the churches will join. The
service will commence at 730, and will be
preceded by short song service-Gospel
song books to be used. There will be adj
dresses by Rev. j. j. ClOptOn, of the
Meade Memorial church, Rev. DR.. Win
free, and others.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Grand Division of Sons of Temper


Messrs. George w. Mayo, Robert B.
Wilson, John Boucher and j. T. Hughes
have returned from the annual meeting
of the Grand Division, Sons of Temper
ance. The meeting was held at Fox Hill,
Elizabeth City county. 1t was both
pleasant and profitable, and the delegates
were overwhelmed with hospitality.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing twelve months r. G. Staples,
G. w. p; John II. Clark, G. w. A.; r.
H. Watson, G. s.; John Boucher, G.. r.;
r. B. Wilson, G. Chap; J. G. Hughes, G..
c.; H. r. Smith, G. Sen; Special Grand
Representative to National Division, r.
b. Wilson.
The National Division meets in Jack
sonville, Fla, next April.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
PardOned.

Louisa Scott (colored), who was con-
victed of HOUSEKEEPING in the Hastings
Court of Richmond and sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary, was yesterday
pardoned by the Governor upon the
recommendation of the surgeon of the
prison, who stated that she was hopeless
ly diseased with epilepsy, and her death
may occur at any time.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
CITY AND SUBURBAN
TOWN TOPICS AND CURRENT COMMENT
GATHERED YESTERDAY.
Sunday Services-A Day of Fune'
rals-The Masonic Centen'
nial-Attempted Sui
eide, &c.. &c.
Special Notice.

SUBSCRIBERS WHO FAIL TO RECEIVE
THEIR PAPER PROMPTLY WILL PLEASE
SEND PosTAL-CARD OR MAKE COMPLAINT
IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE. WE ARE DE
TERMrNED TO PUT "THE TIMES" IN
EVERY HOUSE THAT DESIRES 1T, AND WILL
FEEL OBLIGED IF OUR FRIENDS WILL
AID US IN THIS ENDEAvOR.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
A Dangerous Place.

al know bank where the horses fall, y
may truly be said of the incline that leads
from the excavations on the new City
Hall lot to Capitol street. Last Monday
a horse backed over this bank and was
killed. Late Yesterday afternoon another
horse and wagon were backed over. The
horse turned complete somersault and
bit the back of his head, only injuring him
very slightly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Attemnted Suicide.

Meyer Greentree, an employee of Thai
himer Bros, took large dose of lauda-
mum at their store last evening. Medical
assistance was procured Immediately, and
he was soon placed out Of danger At a
late hour last night he was well enough
to be taken home.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
The Baptist Sunday-Schools.

The monthly meeting of the Baptist
Sunday School Association of Richmond
and Manchester will be held this evening
at $3.50 o'clock in the Second Baptist
church. Mr. j. d. r. Sleight and Prof
Charles II. Winston will make addresses.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
A Coincidence.

The last business transaction one of
the sons of Mr. A. Y. Stokes had on
Friday evening, was with the son OF Mr.
Alexander Walker. Little did either of
these gentlemen at that time dream of
the great bereavement which over
Swallowed them.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
A Serious Charge.

Virginia Snead (colored) was lodged in
the First station-house last night, accused
of stealing silver watch of the value OF
$15 from the person of William Young
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Mr.. Beattie,s Funeral.

The funeral of the late Robert Beattie
will take place from the Manchester
Presbyterian church this morning at /
o'clock. Friends of the family are invited
to attended without further notice.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
GRAND LECTURERS.

The district lecturers were appointed
as follows: First, J. w. Shrivner; Sec
ond, J. j. Dudley; Third, 5. Nee. Fish
err; Fourth, J. T. Parham; Fifth, j. f.
Schoolfield Sixth, w. n. Wexford; Sew
enth, j. Howard Wayt Eighth, F. A.
Reed; Ninth, j. j. Scherer.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Chopped of His Finger.

Mr.. Walter Z. Brauer, of Henrico, who
is engaged in the butchering business at
the First market, was unfortunate enough
to chop off one of his fingers at his home
on Friday.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
FINANCIAL.
and reported ported. oy 9. ". Branch & Co.. h...
New York Stock ma,L


New YORK, November % m.
IN Richmond Terminal stock w. 90 .eAcl'erle,
feature this morning and d;ve Ia again b.
from the rest Of the market S m eaetiis
tone, however has been yerv st ne Yensa
ne ho' a,ag whatever WIN, has transpired 10 es
s aH @ pce t guf opinion in any way Asrs
crease. and such stocks as CON- See ms to u
are speedily absorbed Since ls !, mare
doubt II the market has been as 49, ~ n
well distributed as now. AIm D.va ~ and d
a auS yo throughout the country is pr y.g
am aaIi, people having made money are ls %
rally more inclined to speculate ~ NJ. 4a'
every confidence in the fIture re iaal
there may be pauses and natural ' 49,. Va
we mink the whole temper points to co,'. Z
higher range Of prices, and with The o"sia
OF a period Of cheaper money the iny NV ~ =
I l1ot nIos are likely % be benefited The
per cent. money
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21

Mr.. NJ. +. Bell, supervising architect Of
the Treasury, in his annual report gives
detailed statement Of the work performer
on all public buildings under the / rea'
ury Department during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1886.
President Roberts, Of the Pennsyly,S
MIA Railroad Company, has requested 'ns
directors and managers of the ROAD y
meet him at Superintendent Jackson ,
office, in Jersey City, next TUESDAY,
Plans will be submitted for raising 'h.
tracks in Jersey City from the Bergen eU'
to the river.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Expenses for the Past Week on the New
City Hall.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings held their regular weekly meeting in
the City Engineers Office.
The following members were present :
Messrs. Kendler chairman, Ammons,
Crenshaw, Pizzini, City Engineer Cut
shaw, and Superintendent of Construction
Burgwyn.
The City Engineer submitted his report
as follows:
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
NEW YORK

The wheat market opened strong
this morning, ruled steady all day
and the close is at outside. The
principal features of strength were
the strong foreign markets increasing
export trade, and light receipts Predic'
tons are that visible, Monday will show
decrease, and if so, we think it may
have a further advance
Good buying orders both for local aHl
outside account were in this market yes
terday evening and to-day. Tributary
markets strong and sympathizing WIZ
this market
Corn quiet and steady; very little trad
ing going on. 49,,
Provisions steady and dull-noihlns
doing.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
No Household

ought to be without bottle of that best of
family remedies, DR.. David's Cough Syrup.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21

John Morton, the well-knOwn hors''
has been quite i'll for several days.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21

The walking on south Pine street be-
yond Spring is very bad.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21

Aunt Dinah-Dar, now! | knowed it w.
comm, but didn't expect to lib to see it.
White man coachman driving out colorod
gentleman. De niger do move.-Texa,
.tiftin0S
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE
Va, Nov. 20, 1886.

Richmond, Va, Nov. ~, 1886.
To tie Chairman and Members Of the Com
mittee on Grounds and BuildingS.
GENTLEMEN respectfully report the
following work and cost of same done
upon the new City Hall for the week end
ing November 20, 1886
Constructing and erect
ing derricks S 495 IS
Erecting sheds % 90
Cutting trenches 433 13
Purchase and delivery of
stone, cement, &c. 3,S70 81
Purchase of tools and
materials ($91056)
per cent depreciation 45 53
$4,S72 Al
A percentage of this will be charged to
stone and other work
Five hundred and forty-nine cubic yards
of stone laid in foundation from Novem-
Der Sth to date.
Respectfully submitted,
w. Z. CUTsHAw,
City Engineer.
A subcommittee was appointed to in
vite the Grand Lodge of Masons, which
meets in this city on December 18th to
lay the cornerstone of the City Hall.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-11-21
Chicago Grain and Prodnce lLnrL.l

Reported by c. +. REDFoRD d Co
GRAIN COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
no. 6 SOUTH TWELFTH ST.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-26
Grand Success.

THE new method OF making Poi out
L Of Taro Flour has reduced the
time from 21a hours TO only ! hour.
The old mclh0d Of cooking il in n bag
has been discarded There is no uc, Il
of building II li'c specia ly for the pur.
pose, but it can hr cooked al the same
time that the ordinary meal is being
prepared.
Take AN agate iron or porcelain lined
saucepan, and pour into II one Part Of
IuO Flour 20 Two part. of water Mix
well aud be surc there are no humps.
Place the saucepan over II good fire and
stir the flour unl water with wooden
spoon or stick until it becomes thick,
which viii take from 3 t. . inmates
according TO heat employed After il
is thick occasional thorough stirring is
necessary, adding a little warm Waler
from time 10 time to prevent It's getting
too thick. hcr II simmer for nearly an
hour and he almost as >tiH ns pnini-.
that Is, quite thick, Put it inio a Gala.
bash or large howl, aud le, il stand
from two to ,hrec days, when twill be.
come nice and tart,
Should the Poi show tendency to
become cloggy or lumpy, It can easily
he rcmedied by smoothing down with u
potato masher or wood spoon.
Persons prrIerring sweet poi will find
that by cooking The tlour according 10
the above instructions while preparing
their evening meal ana letting ii stand
over night il will he la proper condition
for use on the following morning, [3s