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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. William Heller left yesterday after
noon for brief VISIT to Raleigh, n. {.
40 cases were tried in the City Circuit
Court yesterday, and only one small suit
was instituted.
Messrs. Granville G.. and Henry Valentine
sail on the Umbrin July 6lh for a business
trip TO Europe. They Will visit England,
France, Germany, and Austria.
Mr.. Morton b. Rosenbaum has been
elected a director OF the Planters National
Bank 10 dill vacancy occaSloued by the
death OF his father, Mr.. NJ. Rosenbaum.
No change for the better has taken place
in the condition OF Colonel Luclen Bass, and
his death is hourly expected. lie WAS bsp-
tlzed by Rev. Dr. Jackson yesterday MORN
ing.
Rev. James Y. Fair will conduct the ser.
vices at the Soldiers' Home chapel Sunday
afternoon al 4:30 O'Clock, and the bows OF the
Male Ophan Asylum will attend aud assist In
the singing. On Sunday the 10th the Joint
service will be held at the Orphan Asylum.
The Committee of Arrangements for The
annual reunion OF the SURVIVORS Of the 0tey
house on Monday next, consists OF Comrades
William II. Stratton. Monty West, Clifford
Bridges, G. g. Baughman, q. Watt Taylor,
II. L. Briggs, and Lewis Glszebrook.
Rev. Lewis Burton. OF Cleveland. Ohio.
with his wife are In the city on visit 10 his
son, Rev. Lewis w. Burton, rector OF Sc,
Johns church. They arrived here yesterday
having been delayed in Pittsburgh by the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08

Mr.. Henry +. Brown, Of New York, sec
retary OF the international Committee OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, will
conduct Bible reading At the Young 5Ien's
Christian Association sunday at 1 p. VI.
Mr.. Brown is an old and experienced
Young Mems Christian Association worker,
and all who come will be benefited as well
as interested.
All men are invited.
Tbs debate last night in the hall was the
greatest success yet achieved by the boys Of
the Randolph Society. The question, Re-
solved, That the influence OF money is greater
upon man than woman" was we'll handled
by Messrs Christian aud Darlington on be-
half of the affirmative and Messrs. Rich and
Dawson in the negative. The judges
Mr.. Fair, Rev. Mr. Turnbull, and Mr.. j. ID.
X. Sleight-decided the question in favor Of
the women. Dir. W. McJones presided and
Messrs. Leitwicb, Watkins, Sullivan, and
Justis furnished good music.
Professor George Carter in bis humorous
address kept the audience in laughter during
its entire delivery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
VIII Prob.nIv Lend Them the Tugs.

Mayor Eiyson, 10 conversation with a
Dispatch reporter yesterday afternoon, said
be did not think there was any douot that
the Committee on James-Riyer Improve
meut will allow the Virginia BOst Club the
Use Of the two tugs owned by the city en-
the occasion of the regatta, which will oc-
eur at Warwick Park on the 4th OF July.
He wa, under tue impression that the re-
fusll OF the committee to grant the applica-
ton the Warwick Park Transportation
Company for the tugs was wholly due to
misunderstanding. He rs well as officers OF
the boat club, had seen several members OF
the committee. aud felt sure from what these
gentlemen said that the action taken at the
last meeting would be revoked.
10 seems that when the application was
made the committee labOred under the mis-
apprehension that the Park Company wanted
the use OF the tugs 20 make money 10y carry
ing people to the regatta. Such. however, is
not the ease. one tug is needed 10 carry
the Judges, and the other to take the crews
to tue starting poiut.
The club proposes to pay every expense
the wages OF master, engineer, wheelman,
and deck-hands, also iOr all coal and oil
used. and any other incidental expense. All
they want Is the use OF the tugs for day,
and they will get them beyond a doubt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
POwHATAH CLUB.
An Important Meeting of This Or
CauIxation Held Last Night.

There was large attendance st the meets
ing Of The PoWhstan Club last night
Many new members were elected and a
number OF applications for membership were
handed in.
Atesst 500 shares OF the building-stock
oi this club (par value SlO) has been SUBJ
scribcd for, and from the encouraging state
menis made by members il appeared to be
an assured fact that the Democracy OF this
city will soon nave large and comfortable
quarters, where a permanent organization
viii be pcrpctuated.
A committee consisting OF Messrs. IL. NJ
smith. Jr., j. Bell Bigger VI. l.. SpotswOod.
John A. Curtis. and +. B. Grymes were ap-
pOiuted 10 confer with the state Democrtic
Executive Committee and tender TO it and
10 the state Central Committee the use oi the
rooms OF the club for their meetings end as
headquarters for the Secretary whether he be
In our city or only during a canvass or
permanently. as has been suggested.
10 is understood that Captain L. W..
Mckinney will be in the city in few days,
and will probably address the club, as be
has promised 10 do SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
The Running orTraiaa.

The Chesapeake and Ohio bridge over
the South Anna river, which was entirely
swept away by The recent freshet, has been
replaced. all other repairs TO breaks and
washOuts have been completed, and the line
is now open for through travel from Rich.
mond TO Cincinnati. The SIS O'Clock west
bnuud train left the company's depot,
Seventeenth and Broad streets, last night.
The incoming passenger tram due here at
5:I5 =. VI. was SIX hours late last night.
The delay was due 10 the fact that the bridge
was not completed as carly in the afternoon
as was expected.
Trains on the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad are running 10 Mil
ford. The road between that point and
Fredericksburg Is in Il terrible condition,
but the work OF repairing Is being pushed
vigorously. This road is open frcm Frede-
ricEsburg to Quantico, and In few days the
officers Of the company hope to have the en-
tire line open TO through travel.
On the Richmond and Dauvllle, York.
River, Newport News, and Richmond and
Allegheny roads trains are running accord.
ing 10 schedule.
The north.bound train due here st 6
O'clock +. NJ. on the Atlantic Coast Line
was DELAYED five hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
Accidents TO worEiueu.

The city ambulace was called TO Stages
planing-mill, No. 14l9 east Cary street, at l
o'clock yesterday afternoon TO attend one OF
the operatives, Mr. Field, who had one OF
his bands badly lacersted by rip-saw. The
physician in charge dressed The wound and
Mr.. Field w0s taken home. Several OF his
fingers will probably have to be smputated.
Thursday afternoon while Mr.. Charles
Armstrong was at work on building being
erected on Grace street near Richmond Col
ege heavy piece OF lead fell on one OF his
legs, breaking the limb and inflIcting painful
street, and is doing well. Very recently Mr.
Armstrong was badly hurt In an accident at
the city gas works. and some time previous to
that he received painful injuries in an acci-
dent at another place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
necihed BE a Nnlsance.

Early Yesterday morning the jury before
whom the "nuisance case against John
BickerStaif and Philip Kepler, about which
50 much has been written, was being tried
i'm the HenrlcO Circuit Court were taken out
to the establishment on the farm Of Mr..
Kepler. where the bodies OF dead horses
and other ANIMALS removed from the city
were formerly boiled up and made either
INTO fertilizers or soap-greaSe, and tho
rough inspection OF the premises was made.
Returning TO the courtroom the argument
OF the case, which had begun Thursday after
noon, was resumed. Messrs. w. W. Cosby
ard C. V. Meredith spoke for tue defendants
and Mr.. Hill Carter closed for the prOsecu-
ton. 40 instructions were asked for. The
Jury, after q brief reflection, returned a ver-
dict IN favor OF the plaintiffs, which in effect
means that unless the case Is taken up TO the
higher court or rehearing is granted, the
temporary injunction granted against Blcker.
staff and Kepier by Judge Wexford shall be
continued. Judge Barton sat IN the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
L InCnMnIIXR. WORKS.
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENTs.
Dates for RandOiph-MReOn ana Rich
mond.

The following Is tue programme for RAN
dolph. MSc0n College commencement eXer-
cises:
Sunday, June lGth-Annual sermon before
the Young Mems Christian Association by
Rev. Ii. {. Cheatham, OF Lynchburg, Va.
Tuesday, June 18th. u. M-Annual
meeting OF the Board OF Trustees.
Wednesday, June 18Th, IL A. M.-Annual
address before the Society OF the Alumni by
Rev. j. \. Mccormick, OF Baltimore, Md.
II M.-Contest for the Sutherlin prize medal
3P. Mammal dinner OF alumni. 8 =. NJ
Meeting OF the Washington Literary So
ety-President, Hon. W. l.. Wilson, Of
West Virginia. Addresses by representa-
tives Of the society.
THURSDAY, June 20,h, III A. M-Annusl
address before the literary societies by Pro-
fessor j. l.. Buchanan, LII. d., OF Virginia.
Conftrrpg OF degrees.
sP. M.-Annual meeting OF the Franklin
Literary Society-Presideut, Rev. q. W.
Carter, OF Virginia Addresses by repre-
sentstiyes OF the society.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
The celebrations Of the Philologisn and
Mu Sigma Rho literary societies OF this col.
lege will be as follows:
MONDAY evening. June 17lb. PbiIologisn-
SalutstOrIsn, c. 1. kncsnnoH, tennessee.
Mu sigma Rho-Nsledictorian, }. W. White
head. Virginia. Orstors Mn Sigma Rho,
Il. l.. Motley, Virginia; PhlIologian, c. l..
Laws, Virginia.
Tuesday evening. June 1Sth-President,
J. T. EllysoD, Richmond. Va; Orator,
Henry s. Walker, Charleston, w. Va.
Final Committee-Mu Sigma Rho: j. X.
Bagby, Virgins (charmau); }. \. johnson,
Virginia u. II. Johnston. West Virginia;
X. T.. Chambers. Maryland; A. ). IL. Brls-
tow. Virginia j. H. Franklin, Viz
gtnis. PhilOlogisn: ii. NJ. Quesenoerry,
Virginia; II. +. Williams, virginia; w. Z.
James, Texas; j. II. Burnett, tennessee;
X. N. Penick, Louisians; >. Ed Hulchl-
son, West Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
equal to that Of six passeuger.coaches and the

equal to that Of six passenger-coaches and the
cost was trifllng. Altogether the exhibition
was in every way success, and as q social
reunion was most enjoyable. Several gentle
men from Boston and New York wero In the
city yesterday looking INTO the merits OF
the Burton heater. TIE following were
among the number OF well'known
people present at the reception: Will
liam +. Gray. +. V. Valentine, J. w.
Archer. Or. Mercer, DR.. Aaron Jeiierey,
Judge Barton, Colonel L. Hsxall. 4. Is.
Taylor, william G. Miller, Major Clay
Drewry, Frank Stegar, Captain Pegram,
Colonel w. L. Tanner, General ID. J. Weisi-
ger, Msior John Hunter, Jr, Major John y.
Dinneen. James Lyons, Jr., DR.. Charles u.
steele, Miss Josephine Lyons. Mrs. Charles
Watkins, Mrs. W. G.. Reynolds, Mrs. II. IL.
Lee, Mrs. y. T. Ellyson, Mrs. John Plea
SAINTS, Mrs. Dlnneen, Mrs. DalIam Bsrksdsle,
Mrs. W. q. Miller. Or. Ross, James i.
GRAY, Allan Talbot aud wife, l.. b. Tatum
apd wife, Miss Stringfelow, Miss Hays,
W. W. Henry, Mr.. Lathrop, Mrs. Benia-
min Palmer, Miss Palmer. r. W. Powers
Misses Powers, John Chamberlin, Mrs.
MayO.
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HENRY CARTER LEE.
Sudden Death I'm This city or =
Broehar OF the Governor.

Captain Henry Carter Lee. brother OF
Governor Fiizhugh Lee. died suddenly
Thursday night at his residence, 5l9 north
Fifth street, OF q stroke OF apopleXy.
Apparently he was IN good health on
Weduesday. Thursday morning be was
somewhat complaining and took TO his bed.
No fears as 10 his condition were entertained,
however, until late 10 the evening, when he
became suddenly worse
Drs. George Ben. Johnston and W. Aus
gustus Lee were called IN. and found the
patient beyond the reach OF medical assist
ance. Captain Lee continued to sink rapid
~, and at 1890 O'Clock expired.
THE DECEASED.
Deceased was forty-seyen years OF age,
and was a son OF the late Commodore sgd
ney Smith Lee. HIS aged mother lives with
tle Governor.
Captain Lee leaves four brotners-Goyer-
nor Fitzhugh Lee; Major John NJ. Lee, OF
Richland. Stafford county; Daniel NJ. Lee,
OF Fredericksburg; and Robert G. Lee, OF
Alexandra, now in Scott county.
HIS FAMILY.
Deceased married Miss Salie 3. Johnston.
daughter OF the late Hon. John W. John
ston, ex-United States senator. and sister
OF DE-. George Ben. Johnston. He leaves
four children, as follows: Johnston, sydney
Smith. William. and Mamie Mason Lee
the oldest beng Dineleen and the youngest
twelve years OF age.
PURSUITS N LIFE.
Soon after his marriage Captain Lee moved
to Dalton. Ga. and engaged IN farming. but
later returned 10 Virginia aud located at
Abingdon, the birthplace OF his wife, and
followed agricultural pursuits, and subse-
quently formed an insurance agency In part
nershlp with General Dsbney II. Maury.
Captain Lee moved to Richmond several
years ago, ana was for eight years coal agent
for the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
WAR RECORD.
Early In the war the deceased enlisted
with the Richmond IloWitzers, and was sub
sequently promoted TO a place on General
Wickham's staff lie was a brave soldier,
and enjoyed the fullest confidence OF his
commander and associates. In private life
he was OF 4 modest and retiring disposition.
He had a wide acquaintance throughout the
State, and his sudden death will be sad news
to his many friends.
THE GOVERNOR INFORMED.
Governor Lee was in Norfolk Thursday,
but when his brother was found % be dan.
gerousy III he wss 'eegraphed for and
reached the city with Mrs, Lee at IL O'Clock
yesterday morning.
alRS. LEE IN MARYLAND.
Captain Lees wife was in Maryland at the
time Of her husbands death, having gone
there on a visit a little overs week ago. She
has been informed by wire aud is expected to
reach the city at 9 O'Clock this morning.
The details Of the funeral will not be ar
ranged until she arrives, hut the inierment
will take place in Alexandra, probably to-
morrow morning.
PALL-BEARERS.
The following gentlemen have been chosen
10 act as pail. bearers: Messrs. j. G. Dame,
Richard L. Frayser. Richard f. Beirne, II.
Trayers Daniel, Frank ID. Hill, Page Nc
Carty. h. d. Core, and Or. W. A. Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
H,pt,st Home for Aged women.

A new building adjoining and connected
with the main building Of the Baptist Home
has Just been completed. which adds to the
capacity Of the Home twelve rooms for In
mates, and servants room, and three bath
rooms. two stOre-rooms. two corner cup
boards, and gives abundant space in the
basement for steam-heatlng apparatus,
should it be determined to use it, The cost
of this addition, Including wire Tenders, gas
burners, &C., was g., go. 1t was designed
and superintended by Mr.. Albert L. West,
architect, under the direction Of the Chair
man OF the Board Of Trustees and the Board
OF Lady Managers.
The lady managers Of the Baptist Home
for Aged Women gave garden-partJ at the
Home on Grove avenue yesterday from TO
10 T.. NJ. large company was present,
and a most enjoyable feature OF the occasion
was the recitations and songs by the little
children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
RniInnr-stgnnI Company.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday char
ter was granted 10 the Universal Electric
Railway signal Company" the purposes OF
which are to purchase, manufacture, control,
and operate electric railway slgnals and to
sell or lease the same or rights to Use the
same, and to do all such other things as may
be proper and necessary in the conduct Of
It's business.
The capital stock IS TO be not less than
sl00. 900 nor more than Sj00,0O0 divided INTO
shares Oi $40 each. Real estate may BE- held
not exceeding So, 900 IN value.
The officers for the frat year are; Presi-
dent, Robert G.. Cahell. Jr.; secretary and
Treasurer, James r.. Branch. Directors
George B. McAdams, John W. Otey, w. &.
Walter, Robert q. Cabel, Ir., James {.
Lamb, and James e. Branch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
The Commtssion Taking Testimony

Testimony is now beng taken by the COM
mission recently appointed by the lienrico
County Court assess land damages in favor
OF the persons whose property the Belt Line
being built by the Richmond and Petersburg
and Richmond, Fredericksburg and POlo-
mae rarosds will pas. They are sitting IN
the rooms OF the Bar Association. The wit
nesses being examined are real estate agents
and others owning or dealing IN real estate
in this section Of the country. The present.
commissioners are wOrGlug on tnat portion
of the Bclt-Line route not passed upon by
the commission that ended their labOrs and
reported 20 the County Court nearly two
months ago. one Of the property.Owners
Interested IS General Bradley T. Johnson,
who was present at yesterdays sitting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
Worlds suuday-schooI Convention.

The Worlds Sundsy-SchooI Convention
Will meet in Memorial Hall, Farringdon
street, London, England, on July ,, 3. 1,
and 3, 1889. The SundsY-sch0ol organizl.
tions OF the United states will be repre-
sented by delegates from each Of the States
and Territories in the Union. The Nlr.
ginia State Sunday.School Union, OF which
DR.. John J.. Buchanan is president aud
Charles z. Rady and William Ellyson secre-
taries, will be entitled to fifteen delegates
from the State. Rev. John Pollard, ID. d.,
Mr.. william o. English, and Mr.. ThOmas
W. Wood, OF this city, will attend this grand
convention as representatives. from Virginia.
The headquarters OF the American delegates
will be at the Midland Grand Hotel, Lon
don. 4 reception will be given to the
American delegates bv the Lord Mayor OF
London on Saturday, June %, 1889. There
are several vacancies, and any friends OF the
Sunday.schoo cause who may wish TO attend
this convention are asked TO correspond with
the secretaries,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08
mauebaS,er Rrtered,

Mr. Wyndham +. Gary, OF Henderson, n.
c.. Is here on visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harris, OF Cumber-
land, are visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. +. 2. Cox, OF the University OF Nir-
ginia, Is the guest OF his uncle, William Cox,
Esq, on Porter street.
Captain James A. LipscomS, Chief OF Po'
lice OF this citv, has been elected noble
grand arch OF the Grand Grove OF Druids
Of Virginia.
The Council Committee on Finance-Mr.
j. r. Perdue chalrman-held its monthly
meeting last night and transacted routine
business.
The Chesterfield County Court meets next
Monday. Among the important matters TO
be considered is that Of providing for re-
placing the county bridges washed away
during the recent freshet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08

washout OF the railroad st Johnstown, Pa.
By delay In the train reaching Pittsburgh
they failed 10 catch the ore which with ITS
living freight was swept down the stream In
the Couemaugh Valley. IL was just pulling
out OF the depot at one side when they en-
tered The other. But for this proyidentlal
circumstance they too would have lost their
lives in the terrible disaster which overlook
the other psssengerS on that Inflated train.
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The MUTTON neater Reception.

The reception OF the Burton Heater Com
pany last night at No. 10 south Ninth street
was most delightful occasion. DIR. w.
Leigh Burton dispensed electric coffee to
company OF charming l.dies who were de-
lighted with the practical demonstration of
the value OF the heater The room was
heated and lighted by electricity, and large
fan for reducing the temperature was run by
The same nsotiye-nower. Tha saace heated was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-08

the proper condition and given the support
which II deserved II be had the time no.
thing would afford him more real. heartfelt
pleasure than TO serve the society and
through II benefit his fcllow-meD. Nothing
would give him happier conscience when nc
came 90 die than the nowledge OF having been
Instrumental IN helping those bv whom he Is
surrounded, The only thing that would in-
duce him to accep, the Office WAS 10 present
10 the society fuil aud complete balance
sheet. This he would dc IS soon ss the me-
gotistions now pendiug could De closed. II
had always been the determination oi the
officers who managed the Exposition not 10
leave any Of their affairs for their successors
20 settle. When th0se affairs were wound
up. though, hc would insist on being re-
lieved, and he desired 10 make this state
ment 80 that he would not be thought hard
Of when he resigned.
OTHER oTPICEEs.
Colonel Buford nominated General Ander-
son for trsi yice-pi eSlder, and he was unani-
mOusly reelected. though he insisted that 1t
would not be convenient FOR him TO serve.
Msjor John Il. Branch wns reelected
second and Colonel a. :. Buiord third vice.
president.
Messrs. Lewis ID. Crenshaw, Of this city;
Richard {. Sclden. OF Goochland; Maior a.
II. Drewry, OF Charles City, and Colonel
Norman Smith, OF lIenrico, were elected as
new members Of abe Executive Committee
10 succeed Messrs. II. j. Lyman, ). Brad.
Beverley, G. j. Sale, snd Major Il. G. Kent,
whose terms had expired. IL was thought
desirable 10 get gentlemen living near TINS
CITY so thst they can attend the meetings
without such great Inconvenience and ex-
pense.
The other members OF the committee are
Major W. f. Sutherliu. Or. Il. A. Patter-
son, Major Norman V. Randolph, General
John 4. Cooke, Joseph Bryan. X. W.
Burke. W. L. Dupuy, and Dr. ID. ,. Watson.
DR.. Patterson, who was chosen member
OF the committee 10 fll the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation oi Mr.. Il. &. Will
liams, insisted upon rcsigning. but the So
ciety would not consider any such motion,
and be was Informed that the only way to
get out was to serve the remaining two
years OF his term.
FAIR OR 40 FAIR.
Mr.. Starke called attention 10 the necessity
OF deciding without delay whether or not
fair shall be held next fall.
Mr. Waddey moved to refer the matter to
the Executive Committee.
Mr.. Cans thought the businessmen pres
ont had better discuss the subject and decide
the matter there aud then. lie Wlshed 10
hear the various views on the question be-
fore expressing any himself
Or. Pstterson said in his Judgment, the
refereuce Of this subject to the committee
meant no fair this fall.
Mr.. Waddey advocated the adoption Of
his motion, and 1t was adopted, after which
the meeting sdi0urned.
President Stsrke said to a Dispatch re-
porter that he would call a meeting Of the
committee in a few days, 80 as to have this
important matter settled without delay. 1t
ia quite certain that there Will be no eXposi-
ton. and the chances for fair seem to be
very slim.
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At the annual communication last night OF
Temple Lodge, No. 9, A. +. and A. NJ, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing Masonic year: ". Kirk Mathews.
master; Beverley I. CrumD, senior warden;
:. TAYLOR Evans, Junior warden; Charles A.
spence. treasurer; William +. Turner,
secretary; Powhatin Boiling, senior deacon;
Charles NJ Boswell, junior deacon; ID. B.
Collins, tiler Reuben Burton, G.. G. Wood
ward T. II. Hill, +. y. Dennis, L. kahl,
sieMardls cOmmitiPe.