Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-19
PETERSBURG.
PASSING UNDER FALsS coLoRs-PRo-
POSED CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
The Congressional District-Death Of a
Petersburg Lady Abroad-Con-
tempt Of Court.
o,,espondenoe ofthe Richmond Dispatchl
1908

rco,,espondenoe ofthe Richmond Disoatch1
AUGUST Is, 1886.
William A.. Allen, Of Richmond,
Who was arrested ct Hicksiord yester-
day on the charge Of larceny, is said to
have imposed on the Methodist brethren
Of that village by representing himself
az An evangelist. lie was invited to
ureach at a revival meeting which was
m progress there, and at the time Of his
arr ST was lending his aid at protrsct-
I'D meeting. lie attempted TO escape,
but was pursued and caught by Police
Officer walker and held for the Rich
mond authorities. A gentleman who
bed read a description Of Allen in the
Dispdfch suspected him Of being the
party charged with the theft, and at
once communicated with Chief-of.Police
Poe. On the strength Of the answer
received from that officer he was arrest
Cd. The affair caused a good deal Of
comment In the quiet circles OF Hicks
ford.
The Ladies' Memorial Association
announce that their efforts will now be
directed 10 the erection in the near fu-
ure ola monument in Blandford ceme-
terry 10 the memory Of the Confederate
dead. They have already collected
quite a handsome little fund as nu'
cleus for this object, but will not COM
mence work until they are assured Of
sufficient amount. They hope to have
the monument ready for dedication
EeXt year.
There has been quite q stir in Repub-
hcan circles to-day, and until the nomi.
nation for Congress is made there will
be no cessation Of interest. Colonel
James ID. Brady, at present filing the
seat from this district, arrived in the
city last night. Senator Mahone had
already preceded him. A prominent
gentleman is authority for the
statement that Senator Malone
does not want the nomination,
and that Colonel Brady will
not get il. Senator Gaines, Of Motto
wsy. who has been looming up recently,
1t is reported, was in the city yester-
day, and called to see Senator Malone.
OF " hat passed between them the public
have no knowledge. The belief is ex-
pressed in well.informed circles that,
in order to avoid disruption in the
party and secure harmony, man on
whom all the elements can combine
will lie nominated.
The funeral Of Mrs. Jane VI. Mctne-
ry, who died in Richmond yesterday,
took place to-day fror ST. Panl's
church. The remains were accompa-
MED from Richmond by number Of
friends.
Intelligence has been received Of the
death Of Mrs. Emily j. Moore, Of Cam
den, Wilcox county, Ala, which oc-
cuucd while on a visit TO Enterprise,
Miss. Mrs. Moore was the youngest
daughter Of the late Samuel Davis, Of
his city, but removed to Alabama
many years ago with her husband, the
late Joseph /. Moore, whom she sur
yNed for many years. She leaves a
numerous family Of children and grand
children. When she loft Virginia, Mrs.
Moore was member of Tabb-Street
Presbyterian church, snd, in her At
tachmeBt 10 her Virginia home, con-
..ut- IL. .-'"" 81" the role Of this
ch1uoh TO the dig OF her death. Mrs.
K. j.. Collier, Of this city, is her only
surviving sister.
An effort is TO be made to establish
a home for the sick in Petersburg.
We have no institution Of that kind
here, and the need Of one is greatly
felt. Adverse circumstances have hith-
erto prevented the building Of the
home," but it is hoped now that sue
cess will attend the effort.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Mr.. Robert McLemore was sentenced
to ten days Imprisonment and to pay a
fine Of slO for contempt Of court. Mr..
McLemore declined 10 be sworn and
testify at the order Of the Court, and is
said to have used language that put him
in contempt. Hence the sentence. The
fine Will be paid, but the Imprisonment
will stand. ROBIN ADAIB.