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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-09
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS..

I-IEECI Ull NElI oI77C7E7 E-TU79IUU WIII EELTW@
Ieum Exchanges.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. S.1'ae market was
firm. Pennsylvania advanced * to 81. and
the receipts closed IS higher At 5lIs Reading
was firm and the bonds were strong. The
Northern Pacihcs were active at advancing
prices. Western New York and Pennsylvania
advanced ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-09

On res ching tie cottage the presidents
and parl9 was loonaad 81 Hrs. Blaine
and quickly made themselves ak home.
The president dined quietly with HE
Blaine Family ana rested from the Ia
iieues az kl,e dag. Today il i expected
that he win take luncheon with Aulick
Palmer. dine with blr Blaine and il tho
evening eafoy lse Inequalities Ct the
Canoe efiab. N visit Is No0seheaa Lake
NAN Il popular reception a. bAr HaEllox
rfe among iise features ID prospects
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

Az ,eIerranh 70 the DIspatch. ]


New YORK, October 12.-The racing at
Mt. Morris Park was good till the third
race, when it rained.
First race-half mile-Geraldine won
Fordham second, Blinuet third. Time,
4Gl{.
Second race-fall test handicap. for two
year-olds, one milo-Iivonia won; Prodi-
gal Son second, Kings Own third, Time,
l:429.
Third race-good-luck handicap, TOR
three-vear-olds. one mile and three six
teenths-Sonoreta won; LonCstreet Sc
cond. Buddhist third. Time, BOB.
Fourth racc-selling, for two-year,olds,
five furlongs Service Won; Fairy
Queen second, Pail Mall third. Time, Los.
Fifth race-sweepstakes, for three-year-
olds. seven furlongs-Zephyrus won, De
ceptiou second, Sporting third. Time, l:3l.
Sixth race-one mlle-Emotlon won;
Defaultcr second, Now-or-Neyer third.
Time. Ia.
NIutuals paid S66.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

lBy telegraph 10 the DispatcnI
NEW York. October f2.-1he tenth days
session Of the Protestant Episcopal Con-
vention was opened this morning with the
regular service conducted by Rev. Nathan
iel Harding, of East Carolina Diocese, as
sisted by Bishop Nicely, Of Maine. There
was comparatively q small attendance. DR..
Dix presided. number Of members We're
absent at ~. Thomas church attending the
conservation of Rev. william Andrew Leon
ard. the new bishop of OHIO. Tie house
was called TO order at 1910. Rev. W. lat
lock. secretary of the House of Bishops, pre-
sented several messages from the upper
house. proposing changes IN Prayer-book.
Referred 10 the Committee on the Prayer
Book. DR.. Elliott. of the Committee OF
Amendments 10 the Constitution, read long
and interesting paper, and presented the
following resolutions as the result OF their
labOrs:
Resolcod (the House of Bishops concur
ring), That the following change be made
in Article X. of the constitution. and That
the proposed alteration be made known TO
the Diocesan Convention. that the same
NAV be adopted in the next General Con-
vention in accordance with the provisions
of Article TX. Of the constitution. Change
the words a majority" in line second to
two thirds" so that it shall read as fol
lows. lHA- tVA1blANAlVh FAltAA "
terable unless in general convention by
the Church in two thirds of the diOceses
which NAV have adopted the same" etc.
Resolred (the House of Bishops concur
ring), That the following change be
made in Article VIII of the constitution,
and that the proposed alteration be made
known TO the several diocesan conyen-
tons. in order that the same may be
adopted in the ensuing general conyen-
tion-namely, change the word MAORI
tvn in two places to two thirds" and
add the words provided that this amend
ment shall take effect after the General
Convention Of 1892"
Rev. Mr.. Converse, of Massachusetts,,
presented the report of the Committee on
State of the Church recommending IN
creased interest on the part of the Church
in raising a pension fund for aged clergy
men. Placed on next weeks calendar.
After thanking the Committee on Re-
vision of the Hymnal DR.. Huntington
moved that the order of the day report on
the Committee on Liturgical Revlsloul be
taken up. This was agreed TO, and then
the deputy desired that the report OF the
minority be read After long discussion
il was resolved that the minority Of the
committee should be permitted TO read
their report TO the House. The announce
ment of the result of the vote was received
with some applause, whereupon the Presi-
dent said that the standing rule OF the
House provided that there should beno APP
plause.
The report of the minority of the Com
mittee on Liturgical Revision was then
read by Rev. w. J. Gold. IL concludes
with the following resolution:
Resolred, That a revision of the Prayer
Book be brought TO an end at the present
session of the General Convention with q
ratification of such propositions OF the
convention of 1886 as may seem best.
The House then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
THE CHESAPEAKE FAIR.
Last Day-RacinG-CIosc Contest ut Tour
namcnt-Folitics.


EAsTymLE, Va. October 12.-The fourth
aud last day Of the Chesapeake Agrlcultu-
raj Fair was more largely attended than on
any previous day. The weather was per-
feet, with plenty Of bright, warm sunshine.
The racing commenced promptly at u
o'clock so "a To give ample time for the
tournament. which was the great attrac-
ton of the day. In the free-fOr-all class
King Philip won the first three heats.
Time, 2:39. 2:37, and 2:3G. Woful won
second money.
In the 2:4s class there were fvo starters.
Sam won the first. third and fourth heats
and the race. Time, 2:48, 2:44, and 2:39.
idle Bow took second money and st. James
third. After the racing the tournament
was announced, and the knights-seven-
teen in number, headed by the marshal,
Captain G.. q. Savage presented them
selves in front of the grGnd-stand, where
the charge was delivered by Professor T..
L. Brent, Of OnancOck. Il IL superiiu0us
10 say more than that the Professor did
full justice 10 the occasion.
After the charge had been delivered the
knights took position and the contest COM
menced. resulting IN the following score
out Of "a possible 9: j. l.. Scott, 4; W. j..
Jarvis, 3; Gilmer GuffigOn, 4 X. l.. floyd,
2; Kemper Gutligon, 3 John n. Willis, /;
s. y. Nottingham, 6 Jesse Nottingham, 9;
A. Saunders, 8 ; S. W. Nottingham, g. VI;
r. Jacob, IT.. 6; W. G.. Custin, 8; Edward
+. Nottingham. g. Marion Scott, .; Jacob
Smith, I: George r. Mapp, Jr.. ;.
Mr. Marion Scott was declared the WIN
ner for the first honors. with tie between
George I. Jarvis. Kempor Gutfgan, and
Willie G. Custin, only fourteen years old.
tor second and third hOnOrs.
In the contest between the three latter
the result was George L. Jarvis, 2;
Kemper Gufigan. 8 Willie Custin 3.
There being tie between the two latter
they were compelled TO ride again. result
ing Kemper Gufiigan. 8; Willie Custln,
s-nessitating them to ride again. Result !:
Kemper Gufigan, Willie Custin, 3.
Amid tremendous cheers Willie was de-
clared winner or the second honors, while
Mr.. Gufigan received third. Miss Kate
Spady was crowned queen of love and
beauty, Miss Nettie Kendall first maid Of
honor. and Miss Lou Gufiigan second maid
of honor. The fair was a grand success
and enjoyed by everybody.
Hon. H. w. Flournoy and Hon. John W.
G.. Blackstone will speak in the court
house on Monday for the Democrats and
Hon. j. w. Mcdonald for the Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
Mean Temperature ...................i
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Ngw YORK, October ia-For tho frs. time IN
the week tho stock market was comparatively
free from bear pressure to-day snd Left 10 its
natural bent improved In all i's departments
The closing prices Ia London were higher han
our figures Of last evening. and while Londoh
seemed 20 be doing little IN this markci eli Lon
don fayOrites we're strong. some ouying OF
Manhattan stock sent Il up rapidly, aud with
Chesapeake and OHIO stocks II was feature OF
the market toward the close, the latter being
aided by q trip Of the Vanderbilts over lioe. Adj
vances in nrst prices over last evenings figures
wero from "a 10 - psr cent, aud Turner frhc-
ionsl gains we're scored all over the hiss IN early
dealings, though the only real activity was Ia
AtchisOu, which was taken largely from 80 20
2oas. Tho sugar rehncres were specially weak AT
first aud declined to ~ from -, and recovering
the loss again declined 10 ~ A portion OF thus
was recovered toward the close, however. There
was considerable selling Of Missouri Pacihc aiter
IL O'Clock. where there WA some demonstraton
made against the prices ty traders on NO
expectation Of further decrease In ono
reserves In tho banks but tho statement vhen
issued showed an increase IN that respect anu
buying assumed larger proportions thsn al an!
previous time OF the day. Manhattan aud
Manitoba were specially strong No this time ald
everything advanced With them, the market
finally closing fairly active ana strong AZ Tue
best prices OF the session. The list IA almost IN.
variably higher this evening. aud whilo mos OF
the changes are insignificant Manhattan II up
2b, aud AtchlsOn, Big Four, Louisville anu
Nashville, and Union Paciac each per cent
Railroad bonds wore more animated ana showed
n Irmer tone than usual OF late though changes
during the session were In hut few Tor moro
than slight fractions Chesapeake and ONO 80
were conspicuous for activity, but made only
slight advance. Sales for tho DAY were ~ wv
and for the week 400, go, against 3,bo,OO Tor
Lost week.
srsn,nc. Exchange dull at 4siaIs'. Money
ca-v. 40 res6ury balances Gold. slN. lN,NV;
currency siO,lS0.On. Governments dun for Is;
per cents. ~. ex. int a. coupons, 100, ex.
/ 4vs non IA mil slT -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

Miss Annie Paul, who has been visiting
friends in Marion. returned home Friday.
Rev. s. C. Clopton will conduct services
at the Male Orphan Asylum at 4:3O o'clock
this afternoon.
Mss Emma Wood, Of 2513 east Grace
street, is visiting her brother, Charles T..
Wood, in Atlanta, Ga.
Fx-Judge J. L. Wheeler, of New Jersey,
will deliver his lecture on the tariff at Old
Market Hall tomorrow night.
Mrs. A. c. Bergheimer has returned to
the city after q visit of six weeks TO her
sister, Mrs. Noack, of Washington, D. c.
Miss Matte Baker, of No. 2sOG east
Franklin street left Thursday for the
Western Female College, Murfreesboro'
n. G.
Miss Nettie Stratton, of Chesterfield, has
returned home after a short visit to her
cousin, Miss Jennie Gentry, Of Beverly
street.
Mr.. Herbert Rees will preside at the
organ at DIR. Hoge's church this morning
in the absence from the city Of Professor
Thilow.
Mrs. Grace D. Powell left last Thursday
for her home, No. 1914 Tenth street, north
in Richmond.
Miss Emma, the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. A. L. Noll. of New Orleans, will
spend the winter with the family OF DIR.
John q. SPOTS.
Mr.. Joseph Ryan. who is a member Of
the Episcopal Convention, which is now in
session at New York. was IN the city yes
terday. but he expects to return TO the
convention tomorrow.
Messrs. Quarles & McCurdy have rented
TO Mr.. T. William Pemberton the residence
of the late Thomas II. Gum, now the pro
perry of Mr. Samuel Hirsch. on Franklin
street between Laurel and Shafer.
Mrs. Jake Weaver and daughter, Miss
Clara, of Berlin, Ontario, Canada. are visit
ing the family of MIR. L. $. Riddick. This IS
their first visit south and they are much
pleased with the capital of the Old Do
mnion
r. f. Hagen, mayor of Huntington, w.
Va. and Mr.. c. G. Dusenberry, OF the same
city. are here on their way home from
Washington, d. c.. where they have been
70 attend the Grand Conclave OF Knights
Iemplnrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
A BLOODY DEED.
a MAN DELIBERATELY SHOOTS DOWN
ANOTHER IN THE STREET.
Particulars of the Crime and What lie"
to II "a Far rs Is
Chtainabie.
m, telerrnnh 10 rhs plapn,ch.l

AucrsrA. Ga. October l2.--The second
bloody chapter ia the terrible history
which bean with the shooting OF G. u.
McCregor in his own yard Friday night,
December %. 1888 was enacted on the
streets Of Narrentou. Ga. fifty miles ron
here, to-day ia the killing OF j. W. VI.
Cody By &. L. Mclireagor. There were
many witnesses 20 tho killing. Cody had
Just ridden ia from the country in buggy
with James W. English. and aiighted al
the crossing in front of G. ". Pitcher
Co.'S store. From there he walked only
few steps TO where Z. w. Poole and ID. n:
Rogers were sitting on table IN front OF
Englsh's store. McGreEOr was standing
in front Of Captain ThOmas's store on the
opposite side Of the street when Cody drove
bv. He watched Cody get out, and in amin
ute or two after Cody alighted McGreagor
walked rapidly across the street with ms
hand in his pocket and marched squarcly
up 10 Cody. Drawing pistol he pre-
sented IL 10 Cody's breast and fired, the
bail penetrating the right breast. Cody
dropped his head and shoulders and Nc
Greagor fired again, the ball striking MN
in the head. Cody falling immediately. AZ
he fell McGTeagOr fired again, the ball
striking him below the left ear.
Cody was indicted by the grand jury ut
April Superior Court forassault with intent
to murder McGTeagOr, and the case was set
for trial 1T the October court, which was
held in Warrenton this week. Cody was
placed under bond Of $500 10 be present
at this court. hut when the court convened
TODAY Cody was not present. and though a
bench warrant was issued for his arrest he
could not be found. To-day after the court
adjourned be rode into town.
Major McGreagOr was seen after the
killing by the Associated Press reporter,
and said:
when Cody deliberately evaded the
law and Haunted his impudent defiance in
nv face il was more than human nature
could stand. If the courts would not pun
ish this man for trying TO assassinate me
determined TO do it myself. tried TO put
my bullet Just where he put his in me on
December q. 1887, and ! don't think /
missed it one inch. As he fell | tried to
nut my second bullet in his forehead and
think | got there, and then as he was on
the ground / tried 70 put third In the
burr Of his ear, and don't think | missed 1t
far"
McGrearor was perfectly cool and justi-
once shot HIM and had threatened since to
kill him, ana he believed his lite TO be III
mompntary danger.
McGreagor is a railroad agent at Warren
ton and has represented his county in the
Legislature. Cody was prominent citizen
Of the place worth $4,000 and IS widely
connected throughout the county. Intense
feeling prevails and the citizens fear there
VII be further trouble. McGreagOr Is IN
custody. Mystery surrounds the original
cause Of the trouble. but II Is generally
asserted that there was woman III the
case
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
Good TempIars' Meeting.

There were Mt least two hundred Good
Tempars present at the meeting of Sidney
Lodge, held at Belyidere Hall Friday night,
and the session was one of unusual interest.
Rev. Mr.. jefferson, on behalf Of Fulton
Lodge. presented Sidney with handsome
Good-Templar pin. and it was gracefully
received by Mr.. Joseph Shepherd.
There were large number of visitors
present, among them the following: From
Trinity Lodge. Miss Phillips and Harry
Whiitet: East-End Lodge Misses Maggie
Ellett. Lillian Wallace. Bruce Wallace, and
Mr. Strickland; Soldies' Home. Messrs.
Lewis. Everett, and Mills; jefferson,
Misses Callie Lacy. Lillian Gentry. and
Mir. Louis Zoos; Charity, Misses Grace
Booker and Pearl Gentry and Messrs.
Franklin. Chick, Taylor, and Ma
son: Star Of Hope. Messrs. Gill
and Mccullough Fulton, Misses Mag
Gle /. Rogers, Addie Carter, Alice Chill
dress, N. j.. Nichola, G.. NJ. Rogers, Rev.
John A. jefferson, Il. A. Throgmartin,
John Mauck, r. A. Tyree; Rescue Lodge,
Misses Rosa Lawrence and May McLel-
land. b. Woodward. Thomas Lawrence, W..
X. Ouarles. Arthur Saunders, Bruce Nc
LELAND, Walter Woodland, G. IL. Bursuss,
Willie Mitchell, Baldwin, Sands Gale,
Albert WaIdrop, Richard Southal. Willie
Tyree, and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

IVY 'ftF sf"'t''
by telegrAph % Tho DIS ?atch.l


WASHINGTON. October l2-Last fall meet
inc ut Ivy City. Weather and track fine.
First race-non-winners at this meeting.
six furlongs-Tom Finley won Seymour
second, Prince Howard third. Time,
11Lh. ~
fnrloncs- Stanley Sharpe won; Consola-
ton second. Keystone third. Time, ll7l4.
Consolation paid SLAP.
Third race 49, heavyweight handicap
sweepstakes, seven furlongs- Merlden
won: Beck second Iceberg third. Time,
1925.
Fourth race-one mile Fannie II. won :;
Bob Fisher second, Souvenir third. Time,
1:45M.
Fifth race-half-bred hunters, gentle
men riders. minimum weight lGO pounds,
regular steeplechase cOurse--ApoliO won
Craftsman second. ock-of-the- Walk ran
away twice and Bonnie was never IN the
race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
THE CONSIDERATION.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE lNsTALLA-
TON or BISHOP VAN DE VYvsR.
ungulsbed Cicrg,men TO lie
Present.

On Sunday next az st. Peters Cathedral
Very Rev. A. Van do vyver VIII be conse-
Grated and installed as Bishop Of the Ca
tholic Diocese OF Richmond.
As is usual on such occasions the core
monies viii e very imposing.
Thov viii last some three hours, and
some forty priests and bishops will be pres
ont.
THE CARDINAL TO COME.
Cardinal Gibbons will consecrate tho
Rishop. assisted bv Bishops Kahn Of Wheel
ing and Hsid OF Moth Carolina
Right Rev. J. J. koane. late Bishop of
Richmond, will deliver the sermon.
Bishop Becker, OF Savannah, Ga. was 20
have been ono of the consecrators. but
owing 10 III health he cannot be present.
MUSIC.
The music viii be of a HIGH order.
Ilavdn's Second Mass will beTendered by
a choir Of about thirty voices. with organ
and orchestral accompaniment.
Mrs Doane, Of Baltimore, who has n
fine. rich voice. and was of the cast Of the
American Opera Company, viii be the
leading soprano. SignOr HofstetteT. tenor
Of Baltimore. and four OF 1--WE singers OF
note from Norfolk. and others from St.
patrick's and Sacred Heart church choirs,
VIII AfAAARA Af Alf' ~ 2 htAhA NtfNe-N~.a'"'
ARRANGEMENTS.
Tickets Of admission. which will repre-
sent every scat ia the sacred edihce, are
now being issued
Governor Lee. the Mayor, and other OFF,
cials have been invited TO the conservation
and viii most likely be present.
Members Of the press Will occupy the
front row Of seats in the front gallery on
the night facing the altar.
FATHER VAN.
Bishop-olect Van de Vyver returned to
the city on Thursday evening from Louisa
county. Va, where he bad been taking
much-necdcd rest. he left tho city yestcr-
dav morning and will not return until the
latter part of the week.
THE BISHOPS RING.
Z The handsome ring for the Bishop. which
cost upwards Of $500. is the gift of the lit
tie acolvtcs OF the sanctuary.
II win be publicly presented in their
name by Brother Michael. under whose
superior training they have reached a rare
degree of perfection in altar-serving that
makes them not only justly noted but a
source OF edihcatiOn 10 all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

Larkin. and before the bystanders could
interfere several blows were struck by both
parties. The combatants were finally
separated, and Judge Dggs fined them go
each for contempt OF court, 4,
A colored nan named Wheat was found
dead in bed this morning. he was appo-
rently in good health yesterday. The doc
tors pronounced IL heart-disease.
The public-school teachers who had
dinner privilege at the Fair-Grounds for
the purpose Of purchasing. a library for use
In the public schools realized about $500
for the three days their booths were OPEN
The Secretary Of the Industrial. Society
states to-day that the society would have a
handsome surplus from the proceeds OF the
fair after paying all premiums.
An anti.Mahoneite informed your CORE
spondent to-day that they were. working
quietly but efficiently in their endeayors. TO
defeat the boss. and that their vote IN TINS
city would be a surprise or election-day.,
The collections OF internal revenue only
amounted to 81 ,599 this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13

side Main street near Warehouse. TO en-
large Marshall Park. 500.
Quit Claim Deeds: Joseph A. O'Brien 70
Elizabeth j. Hamilton, wife of John H..
Hamilton. all his interest in 40 feet on
south side Leigh street between Four
teenth and Fifteenth. improved. 81.
Lie Pendens II. II. Jones and wife by
W. J. Duke. who sues. &c, 90 set ASIDE
deed from n. II. Jones 20 Polly 4. Jones,
dated juno .. 1888. and subject the pro-
porty thereby conveyed. 25 feet on north
side Leigh street. improved, TO the pay
ment of plaintiffs claims.
HENEIco COUNTY COURT.
Mary +. Briefs trustee and others 70
John b. Gayle. 80 feet on south side DICK
inson. one half mile cast Of Richmond ;
also l2f feet on west side Of street, con-
Meeting Dickinson and Garrison also, l05
feet on north side Garrison. $500.
J. Z. Carter and wife TO benjamin II.
Duval, 81 acres and one eighth Oh an acre
on Hermitage road, slO6.
Biasius Nahley aud wife 70 Ellen n.
Palmer. wife Of William Palmer ~ 4-lO
acres also. 80 acres on White Oak swamp,
about nine miles below Richmond, im-
proved, 81 900.
n. ". Bowe and wife to 4. J. Chewing.
M feet on street leading from Brook
/ turnpike, corner High, near to and north
OF Richmond, $3.50.
c. ". md Julia A. Venablc's trustee to
a. J. Chcwniug. NJ feet on strcot leading
from the Brook turnpike near High, near
10 and north Of Richmond, $2l2.JO.
AssrGN3fTNr or 4 MILLINEa.
A deed OF assignment from Mrs. Mary
Campbell 20 ". II. Sands. trustee. convey
ING all the merchandise in the millinery
store al 4Oj cast Broad street. was recorded
in the clerks Office of the Chancery Court
yesterday.
Tho preferred creditors arc G.. L. Cum
mings. $500 borrowed money, and Dcvlin,
Morrison & Co.. S77.a3. The other creditors
are Worthington, Smith q CO., .S3OJ.7G;
Nathan Rohr, SG90i: James G.. johnson az
Co., Ss6l73; Blake, Dowell 4 Co., SlU.G5
Armstrong, Gator q Co., $s92.6l; Cochran,
Ramsey q Co., Si8e.T; Devlin, Morrison q
O.. S6217 liabilities about $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
IntOnia Races

Cryc1yNArI. October 12.-To-day's races
nj Latonia were run in the mud. The
weather was cloudy early in the afternoon,
but the sky cleared later and there was no
rain during the races.
First race-selling. seven furlongs-Cla-
nor won: Colonel Gore second, Consgnee
third. Time. 1850.
Second race-three quarters of mile
Billy Pinkerton won; Catalpa second, Beth
Broeck third Time, l:2l.
Third race-selling. for two-year-olds-
five furlongs-Ballyhoo won; Hopeful Sc
cond. Romano third. Time, loss.
Fourth race-0ne mile-Bettina won +;
Famine second, War Peak third. Time,
Fifth race-Kentucky Central railway
stakes for twO-year-olds, one mile-kiley
won; Good-By second, W. G.. Morris
third. Time, l:47l4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-13
CITY AND COUNTY NOTES.
News Items of Interest from Manchester
and Chesterfield.

The October term Of tho Chesterfield
County Court begins tomorrow. There
are not many important cases TO be tired
and the session will probably be q short
one. There will doubtless be large crowd
present, as Hon. r.. II. Cardwell and others
are announced TO speak IN behalf OF the
Democrats. The Republicans Will proba-
bly, have speaking too.
The regular prayer meeting viii be held
ut 3:l5 this afternoon at the Danvlle rail-
road branch of the Young Mems Christian
Association By special request Mr.. Il. r..
AHchaels will make an address to the young
men. These meetings are largely attended
and mt times there is an overflow. There
will be some good singing.
The Chesterfield Cavalry Troop Will meet
nj Dunn's store, five miles from Manches-
ter, on Wednesday afternoon, the 10th IN
slant, at CLOCK, for the purpose OF drill,
ing. The election of orderly sergeant Will
take place on that day.
Information has been received here OF
the death al South Boston on Friday OF
Mr.. j. G. Wilburn, formerly resident OF
this city and IN engineer on the Richmond
and Danville railroad.
Miss Jennie Heth, of Montgomery coun-
ty. is ependinga few days with her aunt,
Mrs. +. II. Walden, OF Buck Hill.