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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
RrfnIs and Persnnnis.

The United Veterans meet tonight
for the purpose Of electing officers.
Mr.. w. w. Moses, the new Superin-
tendent of the Penitentiary, entered
upon his duties yesterday.
At the Fulton Baptist church to-
night Rev. Percy 6. Elsom will be
aided in the service by Rev. b. A. PEN
dleton, Of the Presby terian Church,
who will preach at 7:4j.
The cold wave predicted having ar
rived, at II o'clock yesterday morning,
on order from the weather bureau,
the cOld-waye flag over the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms was lowered.
1t is understood that under the new
Superintendent of the Penitentiary y
members Of the guard, &C., there will
be appointed so as to give as near az
possible one place to each senatorial
district.
Several Democrats have called on
Governor Lee, urging the reappoint-
ment of Mr.. f. NJ. Garnett as School
Superintendent of Richmond. Colonel
John b. Cary's name is also mentioned
in connection with this position.
Mr.. James b. Pace and wife left yes
terday morning for Memphis, where
Mr.. Pace goes on railroad business.
Mr.. +. ID. Christian, ce-President
Leake, and Colonel Gordon we're in the
party. Mr.. Pace will be absent about
three weeks.
The House Committee for Courts OF
Justice (Mr. Munford chairman) yes
terday made no progress in the con-
sideration Of the special court-ofap-
peals bill, but will meet specially to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock to give
hearing to several gentlemen who wish
to express their views on the subject.
The sale of delinquent lands through
out the Commonwealth will no doubt be
postponed until June. Meantime the
Legislature will perfect the law in rels-
ton thereto so as to provide for the re-
cognitiOn Of the receipts given by w. r.
Smith and to remedy other hardships
threatened innocent landowners. Mr..
Pollard has charge Of the bill in the
House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
the Exchange Hotel, and at 10 o'clock
were escorted up the Richmond and Al

the Exchange Hotel, and at 10 O'Clock
were escorted up the Richmond and Al
leghany railroad by Major John X.
Macmurdo, general ticket agent OF the
Richmond and Allegheny railroad; l.
Binswspger, ESQ.,, president OF the
Richmond Granite Company Mr.. Aiois
Rick, proprietor Of the Crcnshaw
Granite quarry Mr.. A. b. Fitch, trai-
flc manager Of the Chesapeake and ONO
railway L. ID. Crenshaw, member OF
the city Board Of Aldermen; Colonel
W. L. Cutshaw, city engineer; Robert
r. Ralstou, sergesnt-at.arms OF the City
Council, and other citizens. They
visited the Richmond granite quarry
and the quarry of Mr.. Rick. and return
ed to the city in the afternoon greatly
pleased with their exploration of James
river granite. They were then driven
through the city, visiting the principal
points Of interest, and dined at the Ex-
change where every comfort for the
inner man was attended to.
The object Of these western city Off
cials in visiting Richmond is to inspect
the James-riyer granite. Most Of the
western cities have experimental in the
various kinds Of street-paying, and
wherever the Virginia granite-block has
been tried its value as a proper
and enduring pavement has been ac-
knowledged as superior to all others.
Columbus proposes to purchase one
hundred thousand dollars worth of this
granite-block for paving purposes.
Last evening they were received by
the City Council, and at their invitation
visited the Mikado at the Theatre.
The party leave for a visit to Old
Point this morning, and it is thought
that on their return home they will
travel by way of the Richmond and Al
legbany railroad on Friday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
WEEK of PRAYER.
A Lane Meeting At Dr. Hoge's Church Last
NIphi.

A Lane Meeting a, Dr. uoge's Church Last
NiRhi.
Another large congregation gathered
in the Second Presby yterian church last
night in the further observance Of the
week of prayer. Each evening the at
tendance has been growing and the
audience upon this occasion was a rep
resentatiye one Of the Presbyterian
element of Richmond. Rev. NJ. d..
Hoge, DID,, conducted the meeting, and
the singing, led by the united choirs of
the different churches, was especially
sweet; the opening Psalm, that COM
menciDg-
Blest are the sons OF peace
Whose hearts and hopes are one
Whose kind designs to serve and please
Through ali their actions rum
The fourth special topic presented for
prayer was for the blessing of God upon
the churches and all the Christian
people of Richmond. Rev. a. X.
Holderby, pastor of the Fourth church,
offered earnest prayer in this behalf.
The leader, after reading an appro-
pirate portion of Scripture, named aS
the second special theme for prayer
" Home and Foreign Missions" Rev.
DR.. Drew made brief and interesting
address upon the subjects named, con-
fning his remarks mainlyto that of the
home mission work, drawing from his
own experience as a pastor for many
years in the country many points Of
interest and practical value. Our home
missionaries are doing mighty work.
needing and deserving not only the
prayers, but the substantial aid of our
churches. There is no antagonism, as
many seem to think, between the home
and foreign missions. as foreign mis-.
siOns are undoubtedly the natural out
growth Of home Christianity.
Prayer was now offered by Rev. r.
r. IIowison for a rich blessing upon the
home-mission work. The great congre-
cation then rose and sang, as with one
voice, " All Hail the Power Of Jesus
Name"
Rev. DR.. Richardson next addressed
the meeting on Foreign Missions, stating
that there were about fifty missionary
organizations in this country, and about
the same number in Great Britain, with
an army of about $4,000 active work
ers. The Presbyterian Church takes
front rank in its support Of foreign
missions and yet there is room for i'm
proyement, for the magnitude of the
work is beyond the grasp Of the human
mind. This address was richly studded
with facts Of deepest interest, and was
practical appeal calculated to quicken
and awaken a new zeal in the heart of
every hearer for this great work.
Rev. DR.. Read led the congregation
in prayer for the extension Of Gods
kingdom in the earth also, tenderly re-
membering Rev. PeytOn IIoge, suffering
from an accident; and also the absent
pastor of the First church.
DR.. Hoge, in announcing the closing
hymn, From Greenland's Icy Noun
tains," remarked that he had attended
many missionary meetings, but this
was one Of The best he had ever seen.
The benedictiOn was pronounced by
Rev. DR.. Hoge.
The meeting tonight will be held at
the Third church, on Church Hill, the
special subject being " The Church and
the Family
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
COLONEL JOHN A. SLOAN.
a.. Dead Body Found IN ew,na'. Falls, Near
Baltimore.

A Baltimore telegram says; Colonel
John A. Sloan, Q well-known resident
Of the western section Of this city, lett
his home on the afternoon OF November
9th and was not seen again. Detectives
were employed and reward offered for
news Of his whereabouts, but not the
slightest trace of him could be found.
Tuesday night his body was found in
Gwynn's Falls, six miles west Of the city
limits. lie is supposed to have wan
dered of during temporary alteration
Of mind and fallen into the creek,
which is quite deep in places, where his
body remained concealed until washed
out by the recent heavy rains.
Colonel Sloan was a native Of North
Carolina and his father was at one time,
if not now, mayor Of Greensboro.
The deceased came to this city in a
North Carolina command during the
war and here, on the eve Of the evacu-
alton of the city, he married daughter
of the late Charles L. Wortham. After
the war he was member Of the firm
of Charles 7. Wortham 4 Co. He took
a great interest in the reorganization
Of the volunteer military in this city,
and when the Lee Guard was formed
was elected captain. lie was subse-
quently elected colonel Of the First
Virginia regiment. and was in command
when that body visited Baltimore.
lie was a member Of Lodge No. 10,
A., +. and A. NJ, of this city. lie
was also member OF the City Council
for one or more terms, and took an ac-
tive part in politics here.
He was an open-hearted, pleasant gen.
tleman was energetic and intelligent,
and in the early part of his career gave
promise of great success in life ; but he
had serious reverses in business and
never recovered from them.
Colonel Sloan spent several years in
North Carolina and in Washington in
accumulatiDg material for the publica-
tion of history reciting the part North
Carolina took in the war Of lS6l-'5.
Ii was TO have been published in
monthly parts, but the enterprise was
a failure, and this i'll success greatly
weighed upon his mind.
For some few years he held Gov
ernment position in Washington. Later
he was connected with a telephone
company.
In March last he was in Washington
seeking an Office under Secretary Bay
ard, and it was his understanding that
Mr.. Bayard had directed that he
should be provided for; but he wait
cd about the State Department week
after week and never got the expected
appointment. This was a sad blow to
him, and it probably unbalanced his
mind to some extent and led to his un-
happy death, in the forty-siXth year Of
his age. His body will arrive here from
Baltimore to-day at 2:39 p. NJ, and
will be taken from the dep0. to Holly
wood cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
The thesapeake ana Ohio Railway
Accident.

A freight tram on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway was thrown from the
track in Stretcher-Neck tunnel Monday
night, killing and wOunding several en-
ployees. IL appears that Mr.. Clark, a
foreman in charge of force of rail-
road hands, was at work in the tun-
mel in relaying a portion Of the rails,
when the freight dashed through, kill
ing instantly Mr. Clark and two color
ed men, whose names were not ascer-
tanned. Mr.. j. E. Perkins was fatally
injured and two others wounded. The
railroad authorities say that it was the
duty Of the foreman to display the sig
nal flag as a warning of danger to the
approaching train, which be neglected
to do.
Mr.. Perkins, who died from his injuries,
was brick-mason formerly Of this city,
and a brother-in-law Of Sergeant Lucien
Thomas, of the Third police-station.
His remains will reach here this after
noon at $40 Chesapeake and Ohio
dep6t), and will be inferred at Holly
wood. Another victim was a colored
man named Dickinson. His remains
were to have been brought here yester-
day evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
with keeping . disrspussbls house. Dis


with keeping . disrepussbls house. Dis
missed.
Robert Booker, Walter Myers, George
Selden, Major Ellis, and Taylor frsak-
lin, charged with creating . disturbances
on the premises Of james Franklin.
Dismissed.
Martha Barlow tcolored), charged
with feloniously stealing s35 from tho
person Of Thomas Loyall. Case con-
tinned till Saturday.
John Moore, who was under security
for his good behavior, was surrendered
by his bondsman aud was sent to jail.
Joseph Wormlcy lcolored) was fined
$40 for assaulting and striking Patrick
Thompson.
Silas Winston and Andres Winston,
father and son, were chafgea with felo-
niously assaulting and beating Mrs.
Silas Winston alas Amanda Byrd.
An iron poker was produced in court,
with which it was said the woman was
beaten.
The case was called md, the injured
woman failing to appear, was continued
till to-day. subsequently the injured
woman came into court, and in reply to
questions by the Police Justice said
that neither her husband nor her son
had beat her; she had been told that
she received the wounds upon her head
by fall. The Jussice, seeing that she
was under the influence OF liquor, re-
quired security for her appearance this
morning. Not being able to give bond.
she was sent to Jail with her husband
and son.
Henrietta Smith Ccolored) was charged
with stealing cloak from Susan
Crump. The evidence showed that
Henrietta sold the cloak to Susan, who
had paid 81 Of the amount which she
had agreed to give for the garment, and,
being slow in paying the balance due,
Henrietta called on her Tuesday for a
final settlement. Not having the money,
Susan told Henrietta she could take the
cloak. Afterwards she swore out q
warrant, charging her with stealing the
cloak. The Justice dismissed the case
and required the complainant to pay
cost.
When the case of Emma X. Fisher,
charged with stealing $50 from j. W.
Bacon, was called, a neatly-dressed
woman walked up to answer the charge.
The witnesses being called, Bacon
failed to appear. William Banister,
who swore out the warrant, said that
Bacon purchased ticket for Norfolk
and left the city Tuesday evening. The
case was continued until this morning.
The accused was bailed for her appear
ance and an attachment was issued for
Bacon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
4 Great Errer

is made by some in not buying good,
clean coal. We buy for cash the best
article mined, and can sell first-class
coal as cheap as you pay for second
class article. Don't buy until you call
or telephone Crump & West for a ton
Of their Peerless Splint Coal, or some
of their dry, well.scrsened Anthracite,
kept under shelter, free from snow,
rain, or dirt, and delivered promptly.
CRUMP d WEST, Phone SO.
l7l9 east Cary street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
Richmond Theatre.

The Mikado, both at the matinee and
night performances, yesterday was we'll
performed by the Templeton company
and all the cast were in excellent
voice and played with spirit and taste.
They have given great satisfaction and
pleasure here, and will be cordially
welcomed should they return. As to-
night is the last performance this CON-
paDy will now give a crowded house
may be expected to listen to the win
ming music Of the Mikado.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
The committee then rose.
Marriage of Miss Baer and MT. ,.
Cans.

Marriage OF Miss Baer and Mr. }.
Cans.
Quite an event in social life in the
shape Of q wedding took place yester-
day in this city. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. Jake Cans (of A. Saks &
Co.. and Miss Helen Baer, fsvorite in
society. The nuptisl knot was tied by
Rev. Mr.. Harris at the Eleventh Street
Synagogue. This edifce, although very
spacious, was filled to overhowing By
the many friends Of the bridal couple.
The bride is young lady of the me-
dium order. The couple were dressed
in travelling costume, ready to take the
6:20 train for the North on an extend
ed tour. They will remain in Wash
ington for few days, where the
groom's parents reside, and will re-
ceive their friends at the Ebbitt House.
The ushers all appeared in conven-
tional dress, and were Z. Whitlock,
L. Wallerstein, j. Wallerstein, /. Lamb,
b. ]. Baer, j. Lichinstein, S. Bend
helm, and Ike Cans, brother Of the
groom.
After the ceremony the immediate
family departed for the brides mothers
house, 2l6 Broad street, where an in
formal reception was held.
The bridal presents were very nume-
rous and in most instances of a very
costly character. Congratulatory tele-
grams kept pouring in in large num-
bers. 1t was also an event Of great
joy to tho groom's parents, Is they were
surrounded by al the members of the
family. On the return to Richmond Of
Mr. and Mrs. Cans they viii stop tenn
porsrily with Mr.. w. Cans till their
own homs Is ready for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
Police COurs.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday
William Parker and Frank Halstead,
drunk. Fined e2 and costs each.
Joseph Holzgrsvs, charged with tres
passing on the property Of the city OF
Richmond by erecting . house on Duval
street at the intersection Of Sixth. Dis
missed.
James franklin tcoloredh charged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
suoxp rRIxy CiaARs.
E0RTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OP
l. AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. WlNSL0W's SOOTHING SYRUP
Is the prescription Of one of the best female
physicians and nunes In thu United States.
and has been used for forty years with
never-faiiing safety and success by millions
OF mothers and children. from tho feeble
infant Of one week old TO the adult. 10
correets acidity OF tho stomach. relieves
wind collie. regulates the bowels. and gives
rest. health. and comfort 10 mother and
child. We believe it the best and surest
remedy In the world In all cases OF dysen-
terry and dianhea In children, whether
arising nom teethins OF nom any other
cause. Full directions for using win accom-
psny each bottle. None genuine uniss the
foe-sisssie of CURTIS a PERKINS 10 on the
outsids wrapper. Sold by al medicine.
dealers. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Jzs-eodlv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
OHIO DIGNITARIES.
Visit OF Columbus Couneiimsn TO Inspect
yames-RiVeF Granite.

Visit OF t0iCuiDus touhsumsu 10 ihsptO'
Jsms~R,yer Granite.
On yesterday at o'clock A. NJ. q
party Of Columbus t0hio) councilmen
arrived in this city RIA the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway and stopped at the
Exchange Hotel. The party consisted
of Walter Page, Esq, president Of the
Columbus Council; John Graham, city
engineer William Graham, assistant
city engineer; R. R. Marble, assistant
engineer; II. Z. Bryan, city clerk DR..
d. j. Acker, sergeant-at-arms; James
Caren, city solicitor; Samuel Bergen,
City-Iniirmary director, and the follow
ing members Of the Council (: A. Theo-
bauld. T. Wyant, Patrick Conners, j.
Z. Robenson, ID. e. Sullivan, j. Will
cox, Charles F. Freck, Sextus Scott,
j. G. Bancroft, Daniel Sullivan, Joshua
Dent, L. 7. Guerin, Frederick Hayden,
and Robert Dent. There were also in
the party Messrs. j. II. Davidson, w.
b. Baker, G. II. Lee, Ferdinand Wyant
correspondent Of Der Westbofe), and
B. r. Reesc.
The party took up their quarters ai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
Husfings Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Arthur Ferguson tcolored), assault
ing and wounding George Thornton
with an axe, was given ono year in the
penits n'iary.
John B. Harris, unlawful assault.
Fined s5.
Thomas Brown tcolored), assault aud
battery. Acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
Fire This Morning.

The alarm Of fire turned in from Box
81 at 1876 this morning was caused
by a small fire in the second story OF
West 4 Branch's stove and tin.store,
on Main street between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets. The flames were
quickly extinguished by plug stream
put on by the Tenth-Street Hose Com
pany. The remainder Of the Depart
ment turned out promptly, but their
services were not needed. Damage, 4
hole burned through the floor aud the
stock somewhat injured by water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
sxoxK TRixY CIaARs.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
The River.

The river continued to rise rapidly
Tuesday night and slowly yesterday
until about night, when it reached its
maximum, it being then about foot
lower than in October last. The water
was falling oil above Richmond yester-
day, and will doubtless commence fall
ing here this morning. No damage OF
consequence has been reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
WRAPS! UR.aPSi

We desire TO give our friends few words
OF advice. II you desire to purchase a
WRAP OF any kind, IL is your duty TO buy
where you can find the stock and assOrt-
msnt TO select from.
We can show more WRAPS than all the
combined stocks in the city. We have
everything that is desirable in VISITE \
NEWMARKETS, RUSSIAN CIRCULARS,
JACKETS, &c. In CHILDREN'S WRAPS
we show some great bargains
Remen Der that We will sell ANY WRAP
IN OUR HOUSE AT PRIME COST, and IL
you desire genuine bargain give ns a call
and secure a WRAP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
The Faisfax Delegate.

A telegram to this paper from Alex
sndria says; The returns as received
this morning from Fairfax county show
Thorne Republican, elected to fill the
unexpired term Of Chicestsr, elected
Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
MOVING.

Our nobby patterns in Square-Cut
Suits are selling hreiy at 6per cent. oa
prime cost. Call early and secure q
bargain, as we are determined TO re-
duce stock before going on for spring
goods. OWEN, SEIBERLING & Co.
3l3 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
Convenient Uptown Sews Depot.

where the New York Fashion Bazar,
Young Lady's Journal, Season, Demo-
rests, Portfolio, Delineator, and maga-
zines and daily papers may be found
always fresh on hand. X. 7. Hill d
Co., 222 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
DRY GOODS SLAUGHTER
S97 EAST BROAD STREET.
CInAKs.

We ofierour entire stock OF LADIES' and
CHiLDRENS CL0AKS and WRAPS at
astonishingiy low prices. In order 10 close
out our entire stock we will sell the goods.
3ARDIElSS or COST OR VALUE. for
the NEXT FIFTEEN DAYS. IL is useless
TO quote priees, for no reasonable offer viii
be refused. Ladies will do wei 10 remem.
ber this and favor Us by examining our
stock before purchasing. We have fully
determines not 10 carry over single gar
meut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
a l'arsi.

beg to announce to my friends aud
the public generally that | can now DO
found at the old-established Music
House Of Walter ID. Moses d Co., 9l4
Main street, where will be pleased to
supply them with anything in the Mu-
sical Line. LOUIS W. PIZzTNI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07

Just give B, r. Douglass & Sons
Capsicum Cough-Drops . fair trial.
They viii relieve your cough Instantly.
Thousands testify to this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
cORsETs ifrom ssc. 10 81.

We cordially invite our patrons and he
trade in general 10 carefully note the " sat
reductions in every department. I'm our
house. ard call and convince themselve' OF
the truth OF this statement. We have lie.
ter1nined TO reduce our stock before TAX ug
inventory 80 call early and get the goods
al our reduced prices. -.
MITTELDORFER,
IN s.su. .Tu6ThSt 527 east Broad street.