Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
LIFE-SAVING.
THE CREWS OF THE ATLANTIC STATIONS
90 on DUTY.
In and Around Borfolk-Republican Move
ments-Personsi-The Late Thomas
P. Clyde, Jr.
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NORFOLK, VA, September ], 1888.
This morning the life-saving crews ell
along the coast went on duty, and the
stations opened to remain until May lst
During the vacation OF the crews the
stations have been overhauled and addi-
tons made to the equipment, and all
faulty apparatus discarded. The gene
raj condition Of the stations, while lack
ing a great deal that might add to the
efficiency OF the service and the comfort
of the men, ia believed TO be as good as
in any other section of the country, and
capable OF rendering powerful assistance
when the lives and property OF those
"who 90 down to sea in ships" are I'M
perilled.
The season at Virginia Beach and
| Ocean View closed last night and the
orchestras were discharged and the help
reduced. Only few guests are now on
the seasbore. Both places have made
money this season, but not as much as
they ought TO have made.
The Republican Convention to nomi-
nate a congressman meets here in John
sons Hall on Monday next and Mr..
Bowden and his coadjutors are busy re-
ceiving reports from over the district
and managing to have himself nomi-
mated, which is altogether likely. The
principal fight will be whether Groner or
Martin shall be presidential elector.
The cotton year closed last night for
this port, with total receipts amounting
to 493, 040 bales, against 532, 800 bales
last year. There now seems to be be-
lief that the agitation occasioned by the
advance in bagging may seriously inter
fere with the movement Of September
supplies.
During the month Of August there
were thirteen marriages in this city,
eighteen in the county, and four in
Portsmouth.
Rev. Harry Minnick, the newly called
pastor. will take charge of the Church OF
the Disciples tomorrow.
Lieutenant l.. W. T. Waller, Of Nor
folk, recently commanding the marine
guard on the jamestown, has been or
dered to Gosport navy yard.
Captain w. r. Brown, OF the marine
barracks, left for bis farm in Pennsylya-
MIA to-day TO spend month.
State-Senator Thomas II. Barnes posi-
lively declines to he candidate for Con
gress.
Mr.. James Fl. Ferris, of this city, has
been appointed superintendent Of the
Norfolk City railroad.
Surgeon George A. Bright, in charge
Of the medical department of the yard,
left to-day with his family for Bangor,
Me-, TO spend q month.
In the County Republican Convention
held 10y the Mahoneites yesterday Colo
mel James ID. Brady was denounced by
resolution, and in the Wise-b ouston Con-
vention that followed Colonel Brady was
endored by resolution as that "peerless
soldier, statesman, and citizen"
The Portsmouth Baptist Association
meets at London Bridge, Princess Anne
county, on the 25th instant.
Major Charles b. Gwathmey, Of Ash
land, has sold his wharf and warehouse
property in Norfolk to the Chowan and
Southern railroad for 1873. 1888 cash,
and intends 20 sell all his property in
Norfolk and Portsmouth to invest in
Richmond.
The flags OF the various transportation
lines are at half-mast to-day as tribute
of respect to the late Thomas z. Clyde,
Jr. u.