Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-21
NOTABLE MAN DEAD.
supTRsrpEAs AwARpED-NEw BANK
ING BUSINESS TO BIZ STARTED.
Discussing the Political sitaaticn---con.
gressiorai Notwithstanding He
vivals- Robbsry-Briefs, &C.
tcorrespondencO Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

fcorrespondenco Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. Va, March 20, 1888.
Mr.. Samuel Bishop died here this
morning; aged twenty-five years. 1t Is
said that he weighed over twenty pounds
nj his birth and over four hundred
pounds at his death. lie was notable
for his size and attracted attention
wherever he went. He was the only
member of his family who was at all
noticeable in this respect He was born
in Prince George county, and when q
child frequently came to town with his
parents and was always the centre OF
observation. 1t is stated that by reason
of his superabundance of flesh it was
several wears before he was able TO
walk. His size increased with his age.
He visited nearly every large city IN the
United States. where he appeared on
exhibition, and e.lways attracted atten-
ton. He returned from visit to Baltl-
more few days ago and was taken Ill
of typhoid-pneumonia, of which he died.
Mr.. Bishop was a young man OF fne
character. genial, and kind-hearted, and
was universally liked. His funeral will
take place tomorrow.
sUPKRsEDEAs AWARDED.
The case OF tho taxpayers of Green
vile against the supervisors of that coun-
sy and the Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Company. lately decided adversely to
the plaintiffs in the Circuit Court of this
city, having been taken to the Supreme
Court of Appeals. sUpersededS has
been awarded. The case will now go
upon the docket of that court, whose
Judgment will be awaited with consider
able anxiety by the people OF Green
vile. as well as by the people of Sussex
county, whose bonds have already been
issued As heretofore stated in this cor
respondence, the amount involved is
large.
NEWS AND PERSONAL NOTES.
The Petersburg Perpetual Building
and Improvement Company will shortly
start a banking business. At meeting
of the Board of Directors held last night
Mr.. Robert Harrison was elected cashier.
The company. it is understood, will IN
augurate the plan OF small deposits, and,
it is believed, will accomplish good to a
large number of people.
An informal meeting OF the Demo
cratic City Executive Committee and
other prominent Democrats was held
last night. at which the political situation
OF the city was discussed. While there
was no definite action upon any matter,
il is understood that IN the general ex-
preston of opinion much opposition was
shown TO what is called a compromise or
g.
The experience of two years ago in this
respect seems to have afforded sufficient
amusement.
The Republican contest for the con-
gressional nomination in this district
this year promises to be one OF unusual
interest. Langston is in the field, openly
announced. and actively at work. Rep
resentative Gaines also desires to sue
coed himself, and will doubtless make
warm canvass to secure the prize, but
will hardly have such an easy time OF 1t
as in the last campaign. There are other
aspirants also, and it is reported that
General Malone himself would not de-
cline the nomination.
Interesting revivals are in progress at
several of the churches in this city, and
a number OF conversions have been re-
ported. Rev. DR.. Dinwiddie, of Balti-
more, breaches every morning at s
o'clock and at night to large and deeply
interested congregations at the Tabb-
Street Presbyterian church.
His Honor Mayor Jarratt was called
AWAY 10 Jarratt's Depot this morning to
attend at the bedside OF a married
daughter, who is very i'll.
Jennie Robertson (colored) complained
at the police station this morning that
her trunk had been broken open and
robbed Of S30in money and other yalua
BILE articles. The robbery is supposed to
have been committed by negro boy,
who has left town.
1t is said that the proposed changes in
divisions and officers of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, of which
mention has been made. will so into
effect within the next month.
RORTy AFFAIR