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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-19

ID. w. Heseltine & Co.,
Geo. G. Frye, Druggists
e. III. Guppy NCO., 6
George m. Young, /"
Edmund Dana, Dr."
w. Il. Drew, I"
e. Il. FOss, +"
w. G.. Parker, I"
A. w. Smith, 6
Fred A. Turner, 4"
e. w. Stevens, +"
G. L. Shaw, I"
SimmOnsNHanl Ond
Portland Cigar Co.,
Wendell Kirsh,
John ID. Keefe & Co.,
TimlmO Ons & HaWes.
Geo. e. Woodbury. &
wHoLEsALR.
MI. A. Jewell & Co.,
CascO Cigar Co.,
II. Y. Barber & Son,
e. l.. StanWOOd,
Thomas Briggs.
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OBITUARY.
Capt. Waller q. Locke.

Cagt Walter w. Locke. who died at his
late residence in Falmouth on the 10th inst,
was man we'll known in shipping circles.
He commanded for many years the brig
Clara M. Goodrich of the j. 5. Winslow d
Co. fleet, and later the schooner Falmouth
which was built for him by Messrs. Win
slow q Co. at the Russell yard 10 Deering.
He was engaged chiefly in the West India
trade. occasionally going to Europe. He re-
tired from the sea few years since to his
farm in Falmouth. He was In every sense a
good man, kind to all and honorable In ev-
cry thing. His acquaintances were all his
friends.
He leaves widow, the daughter Of Mr..
I. A. Wilson the well known druggist Of
Brunswick, and two sons, Charles W, who
has been for years with the American Ex-
press Co.. and Richard A., who has been at
home during his fathers last illness. He
was member of Unity Lodge and Portland
Encampment /. o. o. f. and also Of the city
and state 1. o. o. +. Relief Association.
The large attendance of friends at his fun
eral yesterday we'll atlested the esteem In
which he was held.
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rhe church MIItIant.

LONDON, November 1S.-Despatches from
Mozambique say that Bishop Smythies OF
the Central African mission, In attempting
to reach Quilimane was attached by Makolo-
10, and some Of his followers were killed.
The bishop escaped Co Nyass.
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more trouble for the ceIestlaIs.

BERLIN, November 1S.-The German con-
sui at Hong Kong telegraphs that typhoon
has ravaged the country between Hong Kong
and Saigon.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06

I'm the Chanccry Court Yesterday deed
of assignment was admitted 90 record from
samuel f. Martin and. William \. Powers.
wholesale dry goods merchants, No. 1919
east Main street. doing business under the
name Of Martin Il Powers. % Howard -.
llOge. trustee. for the benefit of their cred-
tors All Of their property. which is esii-
mated at 10000. consisting oi notions and
dry goods of every kind. also toys and fancy
goods. together with all books of accounts.
and accounts and claims due or tO become
due. and notes and bills receivable due and
10 come due, amounting 10 about 5000, also
All furniture i'm the store, consisting OF an
iron safe, desks aud chairs. are conveyed 10
the trustee, who II directed tO make an in
yentory Of the property and convert info
cash as speedily as possible, and after
paving the expenses incurred in
The execution of the trust shall pay
the following preferred creditors. A note
made August 2Oih, for the sum Of 500 held
by the Citizens Bank Of Richmond, another
dated August 18th, for the sum OF Sl,Ou0.
held by tie state Bank Of Richmond. and
the. following held by the state Bank:
August 3Jth. $1,000: November 18th,
$1,000; October lith $1,000; and No,embl r
l4th. - 900. one due bill dated October lst,
for the sum of $1,000 held by j. l.. Denton.
and five notes dated November 4th mode
PAYABLE TO their order for the sum
TO 5000 each held by unknown par
ties. and four notes held los unknown
parties dated November 18Th, for the
sum Of S69, and another dated January
18th, held by unknown parties. for the sum
Of S4nO, and also about $40 due George A.
Mundy CA account of salary. la the second
class six notes are preferrcd-three held v
the State Bank, Of Richmond, for the sum OF
81 800, and two others for the sum Of S2.jpO
each. Two are held 10y the Citizens Bank
one for the sum OF $1,000 and another for
the sum Of Sl.jJl-and the other. held hy i.
Is. Denton. for the sum of $1,000. liabili-
ties about $4,000. assets about $4,000.
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Presidency of the Richmond and Danvills
Road.

Mr. John Z. Branch has Just returned
from New York. and regrets tO say that be-
does not believe that Mr.. George :. scott
will consent 10 serve the Richmond and
Danynie Railroad Company, - president
for another year. rs he wishes 10 20 o.
Egypt with his family early in January for
recreation, and thereby losing his valuable
services to the Richmond and panyiiie
system, which he has managed 80 well and
ably and satisfactory 90 the public. Mr..
Branch thinks the management VIII de-
eide $50 elect aS president of the Richmond
and pan'ille Mr.. John II. lnman. who will
make ~ excellent president, and who. De
believes. is the second choice II the Rich
mond friends of the system. Mr. Inman II
now president Of the Richmond and West
Point Terminal Railway, and Warehouse
Company. and is well acquainted with the
wants of the southern people. lie, rs well
rs Mr.. scott, is largely Interested IN the
south. The election OF Mr.. lnman 10 sue
coed Mr.. scott Is president Of the Rich
monf and ian,iiie Railroad Company wifi
probably be made on the 18th OF this month,
when the adjourned annual meeting Of the
stockholders viii be held.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06

Hon. b. Johnson Barbour is in the city.
Miss Florence Wren. Of Petersburg, is
visiting friends in the city.
Rice's "Eyangeline" will appear at the
! Richmond Theatre tonight.
Mr.. +. =. Elliott, clerk Of Floyd county,
WAS al the Capitol Yesterday.
Hiss j. \. johnson. Of Petersburg. who
has been visiting friends here. has returned
home.
An operative at the Tredegar Iron Works
had two Of his fingers badly mashed yester-
day morning while at work.
Colonel &. Il. Barksdale and family, who
have been visiting relatives in Halifax cOun-
q. returned 10 the city yesterday.
The Misses Guy, of thi, city, who have
been visiting the family of Or. Lassiter, of
Petersburg have returned to the city.
Policeman BEDFORD and Austin, Of the
second Police-station. returned to the city
Yesterday from a very successful hunt Il
4-Uwhdtan county.
Mr. Julius straus attended a meeting of
the board OF directors of the Central Luna
tic Asylum in Petersburg yesterday, Of
which he Is a member.
Workmen were engaged Yesterday at the
corner of Main and Ninth streets preparin.
for an additional track connecting the Ninth
street and Main-street lines.
Mr.. j. Gus Hankins, clerk Of the secre-
tary Of the Commonwealth. has returned
from his visit home in Halifax county, and
) again at his post at the Capitol.
At The Mozart Academy last night "A
Hole i'm the Ground" one Of IlOyts laugh
able PLAYS, was produced before large
audience the fret time in Richmond.
Mrs.. Gum, the widow of Mr.. Thomas II.
Gum. died last night. Deceased was the
mother OF Councilman Gum. Her husband
died October :, 1883. Arrangements for Il
funeral will be announced later.
Major John Poe. chief Of police, has re-
ceiyed letter from Mayor Collier, Of Peters
burg, acknowledging receipt of the contri-
button made by a number Of Richmond
police to the widow Of Lieutenant Creigh-
ton, Of the Petersburg police.
The large fouT-masted schooner passed
down the river yesterday afternoon through
kingsiane Reach without any trouble. Com
plaint has been made that on account Of
bar having been formed at the Reach, nayi-
CATION o: the river at that point was inn
peded.
The residence Of Mr.. Clifton l.. Iewett.
on seventeenth street between Marshall
aud Clay. was entered on Wednesday eve
ming while the family were at supper aud
one pair Of blankets, two suits OF clothes
and white cOunterpane carried OF.
The same night .the residence Of Mr.. Sell
den. No. Sl2 Park avenue, was entered and
a suit of clothes, a gold watch and $40 in
stolen.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06

Miss Annie Lee Whitehurst, Of Norfolk.
and MIR. jackson Brandt, OF this city. were
married Wednesday night at Norfolk, Va.
The church, the First Presbyterap, wa.
decorated with large horseshoe arch i'm
the aisle, with palms and ferns about the
pulpit. over the pulpit, tie letters W. B.
were formed in gas jets. Mr.. Nicoiab l..
Willis, of Richmond, was the organist. Miss
May. Griffith. OF Richmond, cousin OF the
bride. was maid of honor. and the others
were Messrs. Cabb, Bruce. Simmons. ;. l..
Forbes, David Creepy. of Norfolk: Thomas
Wheelwright, o. Raymond Brown. W. +.
Brandt, and Albert Brandt. of Richmond.
They were in evening dress. and wore terra
Gotta kid gloves. Mr.. Joseph \. Johnston.
OF Richmond, was the best man. III we'd
ding was in English style. The Officiating
clergymen were the Rev. George ID.
Armstrong pastor of the church. and the
Rev. K. 4. Kerr. Of the First i'resby terian
Church Of Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Brandt
have gone on a bridal tour in the North.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06
OLD DOMINION CLUB.
Removal Into New Quarters, Main and
Nineteenth Streets

The Old Dominion Democratic Club, Mr.
J. i. Flournoy, president. opened their new
rooms. corner Of Main ana Nineteenth
streets. last night and genial house
warming was given. An important feature
Of the occasion that added much 10 its
pleasure Syas the supper, which wa. served
IN delicious plentitude and variety, and ac-
companicd by refreshing liquids OF several
kinds.
When the appetites had been satisfied,
cigars were produced and the club went
into a business meeting. the president in the
chair.
\ resolution was adopted endorsing the
action Of the City Democratic Committee in
regard to the employment only Of Demo-
Gratis i'm the municipal Offices.
The club pledged itself not TO support
any candidate IN the spring campaign who
would not stand By the committees action.
Addresses were made by Messrs. Preston
Bel1in, Harry NJ. smith. NJ. T.. spotswoOd,
Thomas Il. Hicks, Carlton Mccarthy, f..
G.. Garrison, j. If. O'BannOn, Mayor Ely
son, Tazewell Elicit and Jackson Guy.
The clubs new quarters are much larger
than the former place Of occupation, and
altogether more suitable for the purposes.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06
FROM OLD WILLIAMSBURG.
Plans for Rebuilding the Old Powder
Magazine-Perronal Happenings.

WILLIAMSBURG. A.. December D. >pe-
ciai. The writer il informed by member
Of the Association for the Preservation Of
Virginia Antiquities that the work OF ~
building the old powder magazine, which
was erected by sir Alexander >p0tswOod
in l1li will cost about $500, 10 be- paid for
bs the capital branch OF the association
located here; aud for the purpose OF raising
the required amount this branch Of the assO-
citation proposes 10 have here % January
10Th Colonial Assembly" all participants
to be- in colonial costume, and the govern
ors Of the colony. from Lord Delaware. the
first President. down 10 Lord DunmOre, will
be represented. \ full orchestra will
be in attendance, and refreshments viii
be served at moderate prices. Among the
recent contributors 10 repairing the old
structure are President Ingalls,, Of the
Chesapeake and ohio, who sent his check
for $40, and that Of the Chesapeake aud
Ohio for SO. Marion lIarland contributed
$40. and by the WAY she has engaged quar-
tiers nj the spencer House for the Christmas
holidays. The famous writer spent some
time here before.
Miss Powers. of Clark county. who is
visiting at the Episcopal parsonage. is
sister Of Rev. Ms. Page.
Miss Harrison. OF Lower Brandon, il the
guest of friends i'm the East End
Miss Mitchell. Of Petersburg. is visiting al
Or. and Mrs. 1Oleman'-, on Nicholson ave
nue.
Mr. II. 3. Smith disqualified as treasurer
of William and Mary College, and took
charge Monday.
The school board and superintendent Of
schools II our town have locked horns rs 10
the disbursement Of school funds. aud both
sides are communicating DR.. Buchanan.
state Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
frysident Lyon e.. Tyler gave a dinner
last week in honor Of ext nitsd states Min
ister 10 the United states Of Columbia.
Dabney II. Maury. Among the guests were
+. VI. Thomps IN, FISH,. Dr. T.. e.. Booth and
DIR. James u. MOncure, superintendent OF
the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.
In April next. three asylum directors will
have 10 be- appointed by the Governor, and
il il 10 be hoped by residents that the young
Democracy Of second district will not be-
-.
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toll and several domestic implements,
yniued at 500; guilty and sentenced 70
two wears in the penitentiary. William
Chambers (colored). charged with cutting
Richard White with knife. with intent 70
Kill him: acquitted. David Johnston (coi-
oredl. charged with breaking into tue
smith shop of David Livingstone. NO. le'5
east Franklin street, on October sstb, ana
stealing shotgun valued at $40; guilty
and sentenced to six months in the city JAIL
CHANCERY COURT.
Abraham Levy qualified rs administrator
OF The estate Of j. \. Levy. deceased, which
j. valued at $500: the administrators gave
bonds in the sum Of 5000. WI. Reed
qualified "a administrator de bonus non
Of the estate Of Thomas and Henry blocAi
the estates are yalned at 800 each.
CIRCUIT COURT.
The Boston National Bank against Ernes,
II. Charley: an action of debt lnstlluteu
for s.. 900. subject 10 credit OF soVo anu
Judgment confessed y. Newhizer 70.
AGAINST stella &. French; evidence par'il
heard and the jury adjourned until ~
O'Clock TODAY.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06
COOKING CLASS FOR LADIES.
The Latest Craze In Fashionable Circles
to be Adopted by the Wemsn's Tx

The latest fad in fashionable Northern
circles at present il cooking classes for
ladies, and it has come to be regarded as
quite the thing, you know for society
ladies, both married and single, 10 organize
themselves into classes for instruction IN
the art Of culinary. This is one OF fashion :
follies which all present husbands and
prospective Benedicks must most heartily
approve. Necessarily must the approval
be specially cordial and sincere in the SOUTH.
The DAYS Of the good old fashioned Virginia
cook, who, in olden times, did her full share
in rejecting lustre and upholdlng
the fame and prestige OF their
old Commonwealth are numbered. The
present generation Of Southern cooks have
no souls above sour bread. hard rolls, and
UNBEATABLE biscuit. and il the sons Of Viz
ginia are to retain their pristine manhood,
which depends 80 intimately upon their
good digestion. the noble daughters Of the
old state must see 10 IL that their husbands.
brothers, and fathers are provided with food
warranted not to foster that bane Of lie,
dyspepsia. To accomplish this most use
flll and laudable purpose, cooking club II
TO be established az the NOman's EN-
change. this city, corner Fourth aud FRANK
lin. and the members Of II VIII meet to-
morrow for organization.
The session will be for six months, and
plain and fancy cooking will be taught
from the making Of Yeast up to the finest
breads and desserts The lady in charge
will be thoroughly competent instructres.,
and will make the class both profitable and
pleasant.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06

The ArmOry hall was well filled last night
at O'Clock, when the 6. T.. Pickett Camp.
G. V. with Commander Reeve nj their
head, entered the hall. Amid great ap-
plause, they formed line in front Of the music
stand, when Captain l.. Leslie spence in
troduced 60 the Camp Mr.. X. l.. Montague.
who, in neat speech, in which he reviewed
the career Of the gallant Pickett and his
-hcruc division, gave the veterans a hearty
welcome to the Bazaar in the name of ths
lady managers. Mr.. Charles Humphrey and
others sang solos. and Professor T.. II. Read
presided AT the piano. The fancy drill bv
the young ladies, under command Of Mr..
Thomas Minor, was much admired.
Tonight Company a (Rlchmond Grays).
First Virginia Regiment. Captain {. GRAY
BossieuX, will attend the Bazaar ana give
an exhibition drill. The Bazaar will close
tomorrow night.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06
IN THE ENRIco COUNTY COURT.
--------------------
Funeral of MIR A. 4. Harvey.

The funeral of Mr.. Abner F. Harvey took
place yesterday at 2:30 Z. NJ. from the sec
ond Baptist Church. Rev. DIR. ". W. Lam
drum. the pastor Of the church, Oificiated.
A large congregation Of the friends and rel
atiyes Of fine deceased was present. The
procession was a very long one, and the
route was up Main street from the
church to jefferson street, thence 10
Hollywood, where the interment took place.
The floral offerings were very large, each
person bearing tribute, which was placed
upon the grave until il was literally COW
cred. The pall-bearers-h0 honorary: Messrs.
Potts, ". X. Bowie, Lewis II. Blair,
Charles Campbell, j. h. Wood. T. William
Pemberton, 4. l.. Ellet; and Herbert Clai-
borne. Active: Messrs. Thomas Poindex-
ter, William Ellyson. W. j. Orr, j. d..
Crump. W. :. Wicks, Otway Warwick,
Charles T.. Smith, and +. d. Beveridge.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06

No action will be taken by the City Coun-
ell or any of the authorities. TO prevent the
small hoy from blowing his tin horn on
Christmas day. and children generally from
firing pop-crackers, and people generally
from sending OF tire works. In other words
Christmas will be- celebrated rs usual.
Major Poe says there is no Use attempting
io stop the small boy on Christmas day.
The more you get after him tbs worse he
becomes, and il is better 10 LET him have his
own way. Instructions will be given the
police. however. 10 stop the habit, which has
become nearly a general one. Of men and
youths blowing horns all zight. Christmas
eve and Christmas night. There 10 no oc-
casi0n for this species Of fun, and il is very
disagrceablc to people who want to sleep.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-06
VIEWS ON THE MESSAGE.
What Members of the Assembly Think Of
Governor Lees Communication.

..Vhat do You think of the Governors
mpSsaget / ask, because as member OF
one branch Of the government, you have a
right ~ express Your opinion
# don't want my name in the papers
about matter Of this sort. or. to tell You Inc
truth. any other wherein the boring bust
ness u interviewing plunees. ! think rem
the first sentence OF welcome 10 tine repre-
seutatiVcs Of the people, down 10 his clos
ing remarks Of making old Virginia worthy
of her grand past | endorse IT, bat ! warn
Won not 10 mention M name. II will not
do any good: if it did, YOU might use 1t and
welcome"
Governor Lee has always been solid on
the debt question" said "A gentleman who
has figured Historically Oh this same COM
pleX conception of relative dues. " / know
that the question il knOtty enc. and that
the various views expressed are not at all
times appreciated. but think IiN Lee
comes about ~ near presenting The ques-
ton i'm far and practicable manner a.
any man that has dealt with the subject.
There are some people who have become
sick and tired Of debt talk. ] am tired Ot Z
too. but we must look AT il. and am free L.
say that Governor Lee has certainly shown
"a profound insight ~ 10 figures and facts.
Another gentleman, equally well bal
lnced in braWny brain. did not like the
Governors idea Of a special cash allowance
Of 500 900 for public schools. lie was not
50 much opposed 10 schools. but he differed
with the Governor about the social cOndi-
lion being a permanent matter Of impor-
lance. There should be- said he. "an0
there j.. a difference and discrimination in
race and color Upon the whole, like The
message. No man can formulate an inn
poriant document Of that sort without find
ing dissent"
\ well-known citizen-soldcr was talked
to. lie was emphatic. NO man can beat
fitz on sOdicry. | felt proud when ] read
what he said. His statements were clear
and concise and he showed an appreciation
of the military that will delight all Of The
old e.. well As the y0unger-day soldiers. His
tribute 10 the military. when they were
called upon, during his administration Ia
4ucll riots and public disturbance, was
Justly deserved and properly paid
70 come down 10 hard pan -the Governor.
in his message. 40 far rs could be learned
from talk with the people, representatives,
sent % the Legislature a message thar
pleased them. and did credit 10 both himself
and the great state ne represents.
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NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.
improvements at st. Paufs- Tho New
Wa.hington- street Notes.


Rev. Dr. LafIerty is in attendance ON the
North Carolina Conference, now in session
al Greensboro. y. +.
At the late Conference, Towards Grove
was also made "A new appointment, ana u Is
i'm contemplation TO erect there neat
chanel as soon as practicable. Rev. Leroy
y. Phaup il the pastor Of this new charge
and has entered upon his work.
To meet a want felt in its neighborhood,
the rector and yestry Of NOOre-Memorial
Church. Laurel street. have appointed ser
vices for sunday afternoons At 4:3O O'Clock.
when all the seats will be free.
The services held under the auspices OF
the young men at II. Marks Protestant
Episcopal Church have been largely at
tended. and the sermons by the Rev. DIR.
Newton and the Rev. Mr.. jackson and
others have attracted great deal Of atten-
ton.
Il. Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church
will be reOpened sunday, December -. af-
TER many Improvements. The chancel has
been refurnished. and frescoed in ivory
blue and gold. and the whole church viii be
refnrnshed. carpetted and cushioned. \
number Of memorial windows in stained
glass will be placed in position. They are
10 Gen. Robert l.. Lee. Mrs. >allie Archer
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Gen. Pegram. Mr..
Ross, Mr.. VIM. II. Mcfarland, VIM. ii.
liaxall and G.. b. Davenport. The Rev.
Br. Hartley Carmichael Is rector, and the
Rev. Mr.. 1Totman assistant.
The work on the new WashngtOn-streei
Methodist church is being pushed forward
with all practicable speed. 10 is hoped that
in "A short time the ediiice Will be- ready for
dedication. The building j. very neat and
pretty and will cost probably little more
Than $1,000. Rev. K. III. Bennett. the son OF
DR.. ". W Bennett. late president Of the
Rlnd0lph-Mac0n College, was appointed to
ihe passionate 81 this church at the last Con
ference. Mr.. Bennett Is an \. VI. graduate
of Randolph-Macon. and is a young man OF
much promise and Of fine native ability
fhe church Will receive some pecuniary
assistance this year from the Conference
but it is confidently expected that after this
wear il will be- a self-sustaining appoint
mont.