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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-20
ALEXANDRIA.
Proceedings Of tue baltimore Con'er'
ence-Appointments.
fSneetal To the TfMrs.


Arrv.xpRIA. March i9.-The Balti-
more Conference Of the Methodist Epis-
conal Church, South, adjourned this AZ
,ernoon after n session of week. The
result of the session il reported most
satisfactory and favorable TO the whole
interests and outlook Of that body.
The indispOsition of the Bishop again
preyented his presiding. but he was in
attendance upon the session.
There was some debate on the subject
of the publishing Of the HYMN book, but
the resolution was passed and the objec-
,ionable part scratched from the record
DR.. Boyle was continued 10 edit The
BalImore Fy'sc0p0l Neflodisi, with Mr-
McNeei as manager
Rev. Thomas VI. Jones was ordained
deacon. The Sunday school report was
encouraging and satisfactory. II showed
an increase OF scholars and some 500
surplus in treasury. The board OF
finance reported the supremacy fund mad
increased from 70 10 30 per cent. Thanks
were extended the people of Alexandra
for the reception. etc, and, at l:3O, the
Conference agreed TO meet in Baltimore
one year hehce
The following Conference appoint.
meLts will meet the requirements of the
TINES readers.
Washington District-Presiding Elder,
r. r. \. Hough-Alexandria Station, W.
+. Young: Falls Church, j. W. Duffy;
Fairfax. j. II. Davidson; Dranesyille, w.
Z. c. Cole; Leesburg, b. w Bond; Ham
ilton, W. G.. EgglesOn; Hillsb0rO, j. II.
Dulaney; Middleburg, {. NJ. Brown
Loudonn, j. G. Dice; Piedmont, [. y.
joyce; Fauquicr. J.. VI. Lyle; Warren
ton. W. W. Waters; Occoquan, {. B.
Sudley. Manassas, +. II. Nhipley; Stat
ford. f. Farr
RorLinq10m DHtrtt--Presiding elder,
J. II. Waugh--Staunl0n, Samuel
Rodgers. Siaunion circuit, II. NJ. Roam;
lIarrisonburg. j. H. Cox Bridgewater
A. o. Armstrong; Monterey and High
lands, X. .. Cunningham; Mcdowell, &.
I. d. Collins; Augusta, j. ". Wolfe
Waynesboro, J. b. Baggs, Port Republic
/ W. w. Watts: Rockingham, J. ". Fol
lausabee: New Hope, W. A. McDowell
New Market. H. ID. Bishop. Furnace, n.
7 G. McNeir; Luray, J. /. kiblin; Presi-
dent Wesleyan Female Institute, DR.. W
\. Harris
Roan0kc Dntrict-J. :. Hutchinson,
+ Presiding elder-Salem, Collins Denny
Roanoke. j II Bryd Lafayette, J. W
/ Carter; Chrisliansburg, W X. Marshall
Backsburg, II. 5. Cole; Newport, 5. j
Flaherty; New Castle, }. T Smith Fin
castle. T. " Brown; Amsterdam, J. l.
/ Henderson Botetourt, Robert Ross
Clifton Forge, J. VI. Hawley; James River
/. NJ Bowman Lexington, \. NJ. Cock
ley.
Judge Hughes decides the canal case
in favor of the city Thirty-eighl
thousand dollars is the amount given
An appeal was taken by the government
and It will possibly 90 on to the Supreme
Court of The United states
Archibald Fleming is dead, as il Mrs
Captain William Turner, OF OccOQuan
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sturgis, of Broad.street Methods,

s,urgls, of Brosd.street Methods,
Church.
The long metre doxology was then
sung. after which the benediction was
pronounced By DR.. Dashell.
The meeting this morning will begin
nj $3.50 prompt.
The programme for the morning Is as
follows. $50 to 10. Bible Reading by
Hon. VIM. Reynolds. president of the
International sunday-school Association
Of tho United States and Canada.
10 70 II, Reports from delegates by
counties and cities: II 10 -, ur
Needs and How to Meet Them" opened
by Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher. of Petersburg. Va,
flllowed by short addresses; ~ 10 1880,
State ard county organizations. by
Hon. VIM. Reynolds; 1890 10 !, Mis-
cellaneous business.
For this afternoon as follows TO As,
Praise and PRAYER service, 40 TO J.30,
Conference on Practical sunday School
Methods, conducted by Hon. VIM. Rev
nolds: $50 to q, Question Drawer
Tonight the programme is 5 TO $50
Opening Devotional Exercises; $50 70
., The Relations of the Sunday School To
the Home, opened by Prof. Chas. II
Winston. of Richmond College; 8 to $50
The Qualifications OF Good Teacher,
opened by Rev. j. L. Bushnell, OF Roa-
nOke. Va.
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CITY NEWS.
TIE pOSTAGE-STAMp TRlCkS1ER On
HIS ROUNDS.
CHARLES Z. lsTRA USE SENT ON
TO TIE GRAND JURY
Yesterdays PiCKIN0' ny THE
POLICE.
~eus From the Courts-Th Arn"ry Hall
N.etlur.-.Good show n the ASad-
eay Of Mu~io-Other Mat
tiers of Interest.

Yesterday afternoon about quarter
nssf ! o'clock a white man, apparently
about thirty FIVE years OF age. OF me
dunn build and hight, with dark
brown moustache and a red face ana
LARGO blue ewes. rather seedy and dry
,oosiog having somewhat the appear
snoe OF rcniecl tramp, walked into the
n,emises of well-knowD saloon ana
res,oarant keeper on Broad street. and
displayed 20 the proprietor ielter
wrapped in dirty newspaper, ana siaied
that all the money he had was
one cent. and begged post &c stamp so
that he could mail the letter nome.
This particular or prietor had Deen
;muoscd unon before in other ways
and suspected from the look OF the iet'
ter which showed signs of wear, tha'
there was some fraud IN Inc mat
ter lie s,nt his servant to neigh'
boring store where postage stamps
were sold. purchased one, ana had the
servant stick IT on the envelope con.
tanning the letter The man departed
with thanks The servant watched MN
bv his EMPLOYERS instructions. Inc man
WALKED some little distance down Broad
street until he reached the narrow pas
sar way leading from Broad street to
the rear portion of the premises
between the stores OF Strause, shoe
dealer. and Florsheim, clothing dealer
ON Fourth and Broad. There the ser,
want saw him pull OIL the newly gummed
STAMP and put it in his pocket ana lhen
went into Mr. >irause's store.
The servant went back and toi' MS
master. The mau went into Strause ana
there told the identical tale, when the
restaurantcr came in and, lightly
tanning him on the shoulder,
demanded the stamp he had just given
MIN. The fellow got little bewildered,
and pulled ont OF his pocket a paper
containing half-pint measure OF stamps,
all single. which he had doubtless
collected during the day in the above
manner tic explained that he was
lust irving 70 get funds 10 get
something 10 eat, when this keeper
of the restaurant told him that il
be had asked for something TO eat he
would have given it TO him. The man
departed. no doubt, for the purpose OF
playing this stamp trick on anybody VINO
could Toe taken in.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
Verdict for s5, -coupon snits Decided

Verdi 4 Tor hO,OOt SUM
The jury in the suit Of Lacy. admins
traitor against Decatur AXtell, receiver
of the Richmond and Allegheny railroad
came into court yesterday and were
polled. They were then sent 10 then
rooms and returned in short while with
a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum OF
50 900 Mr. Charles L Williams, counsel
for the company moved TO set aside the
verdict. Judge Wexford said he would
take the matter under advisement-
The suit of the Cardwell Machine Com
pany against John :. Jones WAS heard
and a verdict was returned and Judg-
ment given for $500 in favor OF the
plaintiff.
Three coupon suits were decided by
the Court in favor of the defendants.
Two suits were instituted. Hancock
Norman & Co. against Osterloh < co
Damages, 81 900. No declaration was
filed
Switzer OH Company against Nessmaf
Armstead, sometimes called W. ). Arm
stead. Action of debt, S5O17S. Dam
ages, $500,
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many OF the churches in the city iusl'
fics the expectation that large results lo
the Masters Kingdom will accrue from
these meetings. 49,
The hall Is being furnished with 'hfee
thousand chairs, ample platform ioi
speaker singers, and minister Me'n
bcrs of church choir. are reqnes'e1 "
bring Gospel Hymns with them ana 70
sit on the platform. Ministers OF 10,
gospel. resident and visitors, are inVi'eu
10 seats on the platform. -,
Mr.. Wharton, being fine singer WIZ
give direction TO the music, and sing an
occasional solo.
Several classes Of prominen; citiIen'
have desired Mr.. Wharton 10 give 'hch
q special service on some special topic.
lie will endeayor TO grant other requests
as far as possible during the next tw'
weeks. 90,
The services at the Armory will con
s;si Of a preliminary service conducted
bv one Of the pastors, begintng al '5'
p NJ. AtSr. NJ. Mr.. Wharton VIII take
charge of the meeting. The genera
service will be closed each night at
o'clock. An aftermceiing OF fifteen oi
twenty minutes will then be conducted
This part Of Mr.. Wharton service j.
generally attended with apeculiar charm
and effectiveness. Let all attend ant
find hearty welcome.
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dIsplayed on both sides of the House Of
Commons tonight indicates that long
and bitter fight over the connection OF
Attorney-General Webster win the
Times case must ensue, with the chances
In favor of least partial victory for the
Opposition.
LORD sArrsDrRY's SPEECH At wATFoRp.
Lospos, March l9.--rhe Daily Mars
saws that Lord salisbury's speech AT
Watford last evening sealed the fate OF
the Government which has drawn the
sword and thrown away the scabbar1.
lie Is driven by the course Of events into
state OF desperate fury. and Ike Juno,
IA glad 10 eat hi- enemies quickly and eat
them raw II Lord Salisbury should be
imprisoned for a technical breach Of The
law, and if any Radical referred to him
"a preferred To Mr.. O'Brieu, he would
deserve to ;5e booted ANONYMOUSLY
out OF the society Of decent people.
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LEXINGTON
Republican once Seekers RAILROAD Items
and other New-y Note-.
SPECIAL Correspondence OF he Times


Especial Correspondence Of the Times
LEXiNGroN. March ls-Since the In.
auguratiOn Republican Office seekers are
hard AT work securing patronage for
their petitions, OF which there ale Go2.
ems in circulation. Both wings of the
Republican party are lighting for
supremacy. and Jake lOst, of StauntOn,
who. IL seems has the disposal OF such
matters, is much sought after, and paid
much homage by those who are anxious
that their smiles and winning man.
ners will buy them the position
Tor which they seek. and the prospects at
present are that Brown Allen will be
given shady seat, while James Frazier
will be given the position OF the internal
revenue office at lynchburg.
In the names OF distinguished gentle.
men which appears in the list AZ mem
bers OF the new society recently organ.
lied in New York, and known As
the "Yirginians," are two we'll.
known Virginia gentlemen from this
section, namely, the Rev. Otis \. Glaze.
brook and ". l.. McCOrkle. The former
"A graduate Of the Nirg MIA Military In
stitute. and who married daughter OF
the father of that grand old institution,
and the last named well-knOwn grad
uate OF Washington and Lee.
4 Well-known official of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad is authority for
The statement that the Richmond and
Allegheny railroad will be purchased by
The first named road, and decided and
much needed improvements for handling
both freight and passenger business will
be affected, the purchase TO be made
next month.
rs set no decided steps have been
taken as 10 arranging that the corps OF
cadets at the Virginia Military Institute
should take part In the Inaugural Cen
tennial celebration In New York, April
Both
A photographer here has just finished
his lie size photographs OF General +.
II Smith, of the ' NJ /, and Edward
Y. Valentine the sculptor. These, with
the pictures OF the faculty Of Washing
ton and Lee, are 10 he exhibited at the
Paris Exhibition.
The corps OF cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute have written and asked
Captain j. ". Lalley, Of Richmond
and at one time popular conductor
on the Richmond aud Allegheny, 10
become n candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF that institution. the petition
bearing the signature Of every man in
barracks. That popular gentleman has
Just written them letter declining
20 accept
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CABLE FLASHES.

BELGRADE, March i9-Gafachani
formerly Prime Minister OF Seryia, has
announced his intention TO publish tho
true reasons for the abdicatiOn of King
Milan In view of the various statements
made II IL expected that the publica.
ton Of NJ. Garachini's version will ere.
ate a great sensation.
LONDON, March l9.-The Al-Ameri.
cant Chicago game at Sheffield today was
called on account OF rain. A large
crowd had gathered on the cricket
grounds aud there was much disappoint.
ment.
PARIS, March l0.--Gencral Doulangel
will pay a visit to London in June
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POLICE lRT.
4 shower of Beer Glasses Near Police



Among the cases disposed of in this
court Yesterday were the following:
Archer Conway. charged with driving
his team recklessly on the street, was
fined $40 and costs
Thomas F. Hancock was charged with
being disorderly and fighting IN the pas
senger car OF the Richmond and DanVille
railroad.
This oflense happened early yesterday
morning inst before the 2:3O A. VI. Tram
left for The South. lie had the fight
with mail clerk named Harris, Tor
whom warrant was also Issued, out
who left on that train In the discharge OF
his duty. and who was expected 10 re-
tuIn last night or Oh the early mail TINS
morning. when he will be arrested. Inc
case of Hancock was continued until to-
day so that both parties could be tried al
the same time.
William Sampson was fined g for al
lowing his hack 20 stand IN the street
without holding the reins in his hand.
Monday night, about midnight, by
row happened IN the barroom OF Johh
Kane, corner Of Mayo and Franklin
streets, and on the streets adjacent, IN
which the proprietor Of the bar-room
Joined. The parties implicated were ii.
/. Stephens. VIM. C. burger, Tom
Grace. Robert Welsh, Jack Bill, Dan
Duke, Stanley Liber, and John Kane, The
saloon proprietor. From the evidence il
appeared that beer glasses were thrown
around the streets In shower
Policeman kerse testifying that
while trying to make arrests
he was compelled to dodge several. Oaihs
of the worst character I'll the air The
Police Justice remarked to the young
men drawn up before him that he he'd
heard of this disgraceful aiiail way up
in Sidney, Just after eating breakfast.
William ODwyer did not answer TO his
name. nor did Dan Duke, and their bail
bond was forfeited and an attachment
for their arrest was issued. The other
members of the crowd who made mid
night hideous agreed in saying that Robert
Welsh. Jack Bell. and Stanley Liter, while
with them was not OF them, aud they
were DISCHARGED. Tom Grace and H. }"
Stephens were fined cacn 50 and costs.
John Kane, the bar-keeper, was told
that he would not be sent on this time
for keeping disorderly place, but
would he if another disturbance occurred
there. He was fined IS and costs for en-
gazing IN the row.
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The second performance of Faust
by Mr.. Lewis Morrison, last night Al the
Academy, was largely attended con-
sidering the dreary and rainy night.
The performance went of with the same
perfection as on the opening night, and
all present enjoyed themselves and were
pronounced in their praises. The last
performance will be given tonight, and
this afternoon at 2:30 a matinee will be
given, TO which all the ladies without
escorts can have an opportunity OF al.
tending.
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Hastings OuTt.

There were no criminal cases before
the Hastings Court yesterday. The
court met for the purpose Of hearing civil
cases Mrs. Kersey applied for n license
to sell liquor al the corner OF Main and
Second streets. There were good mum
Der of citizens who live in the neighbor-
hood of Second and Main streets present
and seriously objected to a baBroom
being placed in their midst. The court
gave the matter thorough consideration,
and finally refused to grant the license.
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Publications at Richmond College.

Ii has been the custom Of the students
of Richmond College for several years
10 give once in two years "Joiihcation
for the amusement OF the public. As
they did not have this entertainment last
session they will give il this spring. The
leader in these kindly sports is Mr. II
Z. Jones, of Pennsylvania. The students
who will take part in the proposed en-
tertainment are busy rehearsing The
orchestra will consist OF Messrs. Shuck,
Hider, Jones, Walker and Bush, and will
be led by the musician OF the college, MI
Russell {. Williams. The committees on
arrangements are Messrs IL. L Jones, +.
II. Shuck, h. G.. Iiider and y L. Walker
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Negro Fiend Captured.

On the 18th of last February a shoot
ing affair took place in Murphy bar.
room between white man By the name
Of James Cayaneugh and negro named
Harris Brooks, in which the negro fired
three shots an Mir rayaneugh, WithOni
effect. The negro escaped arrest, and
the officers have been looking for him
ever since. lie was finally located by
! J. Walton al Newport News
and was arrested by the officers AT thai
place lie was brought to the Second
police station by Sergeant Brooks issl
night, and placed in confinement to ap'
pear before the Police Court this morn
ing, to answer two charges-one fol
shooting at Mr. Cayaneugh with intent
to Kill. and the other for carrying con.
cealed weapons
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PETERSBURG.
A Rive Thousand q oliar Fire Going 10
New York.
Special 70 the TIMES


Special % the TINES.
PETERSBURG. Va, March l9--AbOut
3 o'clock this morning fire broke out in
the grocery store of A. ). Johnson, on
Old street, and the flames were soon
communicated TO an adjoining frame
building occupied as a residence by ;.
z Deadman. The latter lost all his fur
nitnre, and his family narrowly escaped
with their lives Mr. JohnsOn's store
was entirely consumed, together with
his stock of groceries The loss on both
buildings is 5000, upon which there is
an insurance of $4,000.
Mr. G. &. Clark, at one time the bust
nass manager OF the old Wig Is 10 be
at the head Of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany's office in this city, having formally
accepted the position. Mr. Clark Is an
old and experienced operator, and super.
intendent Hates is believed TO have made
a selection which will be entire accepta
Die to the business community here.
After careful consideration Of the in
yitation extended by the Adjutant-Gene
raj, the Petersburg Grays have decided
10 send detachment to New York mex
month, when the Washington Centen
NAL celebration is held. The squad vii
be attached to one of the Norfolk com
panies New overcoats have been or
dered for the men, rs well as everything
necessary for their complete equipment
MI l.. F Turnbull, freight agent here
Of the Norfolk and Western railroad, has
been ordered to Crewe. where he vii
act as clerk to Major +. l.. Dubsrry, di
yisional uperintendent
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Charter Granted.

In the office of tho Secretary OF the
Commonwealth yesterday a charter was
recorded for the Roanoke Brick and
Improvement Company" located at Roa-
noke. Va. for the purpose of conducting
a general brick, lumber, and improve
ment business, and to manufacture, pre-.
pare or deal in materials OF every kind
necessary In such business; also, to con
duct general merchandise business.
The capital stock Is not to exceed $4,000
and TO be not less than 5000. The
Board OF Directors are Messrs. y. 7.
Foard, c. w. Lambert. Lewis IL. Blair
J. A. Jamison, and J. H. Foard.
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Inspecfing the Railroads.

General j. c. Hill, Railroad Commis-
sioner, returned yesterday evening from
three-days' inspection OF the Chesa.
peake and Ohio and Richmond and
Allegheny Railroads. He left the city
over the one and returned over the
other When seen yesterday evening
by TINES reporter General
Hill said that he found every
thing running smoothly on both
roads. He he'd also made a short trip
over the eastern line OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio 10 look after matters. During
weather like this he only made short
trips. He said he would like 10 be In
Lynchburg tomorrow, but would not 90
If this weather continued.
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PROPOSALS


PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BliI
/ Once O. r. Forf Monroe. Va. Mi0
l.se Sealed proposals On duplicate.
tho usual conditions. with cnui .I
grrti-emenf attached. viii ur receive.
oHHco. until D. O'Clock noon. ol 5000
April 10 l.-g. aui then opened f0r fNI
AID delivering the Fresh Beet fr4uift
substance department. uifcI state.
az This post tor i.-uts Co. troops ih'i fi
in4 the NscA. year commencing iNI' }.
Preferences VIII Do given fn Ari .ff Ni N.
ur-fID production Or manufacture. NNnlii 'f
90 uuaIity and price NuDlud ns Boo tnN price .I
f.f.'Itu productions mHuufIc'uiNf ili iu't
fher.i nl being equal PDpo-ts m.rf Nn rn
closed iu ealeiruYelopr-. marked .fiulN.fli
f1r fr,sb Heet.' ard addressed iu tlr under
.ftoel Tho government tc-rrN tho ritii fI
r,.iesfauy orHil proposals. fuu uiNIMNiI .l
must Toe Ohfhucd by Application to tAis Office.
mhlII,. i9.g'apl.H
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Attention IA called TO the advertise
ment OF Messrs. Lyon Il Montague,
wholesale lumber commission merchants.
The senior member of the firm, Mr. \.
VI. Lyon, Jr., who formerly was con-
nected with the firm Of Taliaferro Il Co,
the Junior member is Mr. f. l.. Monta-
que, late with j. J. Montague.
This firm has been doing business for
several months, and their attention 10
business has already reaped for them
success
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RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.
Getting Ready for the Big Meetings nj the
rtnory.

The great success that has attended
the revival meetings at Grace-street Bap-
fist hurch during the last flfteen days,
In which Rev H. VI. Wharton has
preached. coupled with the great success
of his meetings at Venable-street and
the Second Baptist Churches, has
shown an imperative demand for in
creased facilities for carrying on the
meetings Consequently the ten Baptist
Churches have united and secured the
Armory Hall corner seventh and Mar
shall streets. for revival services.
This will offer accommodation FOR the
many iaboring people and others who
have complained that they were pre-
vented by the crowds from attending the
meetings. Christian workers OF all de-
nominations are iayiied 10 cooperate in
this meeting. Tickets of invitation for
Christian workers to use In inducing un-
converted persons 10 attend can De had
OF the committee Of arrangements 1T the
armoiy No one, however. will require
ticket for admiltance. The doors are
open to all, and all are cordially invited
10 attend.
The religious interest manifested In 80
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Board of Supervisors OF Gloucester
county against Jatlett's executors.
Further argued by Robert McCandlish,
Esq, for plaintiffs and Marquis Jones
and r. c. Jackson. Esqs., for defendants
and submitted.
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
against Elliott & Doss. Submitted
Paul against Baugh and others. Ar
gued by Judge W. H. Mann for appel
lant