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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
ORANGE COUNTY.
Court Mattcrs-Political Notes-Personal
ICorrespondence Of the Kichmond Dispstch.l


ORANGE COURTHOUSE. Va, July 10. 1899.
The special term Of the Circuit Court OF
Orange county adjourned Thursday, Judge
j. ID. Horsev, of the Fifth Judicial circuit,
sitting for Judge Grinsley, who had been
counsel in the causes to be heard. The
cases of Strong rs. TAYLOR and Mallory rs.
TAYLOR were continued and the bill of ex-
ceptions in the case Of Whitelow rs. White
low was certified by the Judge. This Is n
disputed Will case which has been on the
Orange county docket for the past ten
years.
On next Monday (court-day) the Demo-
Gratis Of Orange county, in mass-meetlng,
will appoint delegates to the State Con-
vention 10 be held in Richmond August
18th. 1t is not probable that the delegates
viii be instructed. Mr. Basil l.. Gordon
appears 10 be the choice tor the state
Senate, aud in the event of the declinatlon
Of Hon. j. w. Morton 10 accept renoml-
nation 70 the House of Delegates (Which IS
probable Mr.. George 5. ShackelfOrd, the
member Of the State Committee from this
district, is considered the strongest man.
[ notice posters around calling for =
meeting Of the farmers of this county to
hear what Mr.. II. L. Seawell has to say in
reference to the Farmers Alliance and
Co0perative Union. Last "Wednesday was
the day appointed for AIR. Seaweu TO adj
dress the farmers at Orange Courthouse,
but don't think there was a half dozen
farmers in the town during the day, conse-
quently the meeting was postponed until
court-day, the I'D instant.
The contracts have been given by the
Orange Manufacturing Company FOR their
buildings, consisting Of warehouses, q
grist-,nill. a grain-elevator, and cream
erv. This is a new enterprise just started
under very favorable circumstances III this
place bv Orange capitalists.
The district which was destroyed by the
big fire in March is being rebuilt, the Viz
GINA Midland Railroad Company having
completed their new depot, and hope in
few weeks 10 have up their new ticket and
telegraph building, and other parties are
preparing to build before the winter sets
in.
Owing 10 the very remarkable summer,
up to date, very few city visitors are in
Orange. Among those that are here no.
tice from Richmond Mr. and Mrs. j. Il.
EllersOn, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ii. Smith and
family, Mrs. c. G.. Walker and children,
Miss Jennie Tinslev. Miss Mary Alfriend,
MIR. w. T. Tinsley. Mr.. II. p. Routt, Mr.. w.
Chase Morton. Also Mrs. DR.. Palmer and
mother. Of Norfolk; Miss Bessie Wool
bridge and Miss Lilly Ecklof of Roanoke:
Mrs T. S. Keller and Miss Ssllie Keller, of
Charlottesville; Miss Fanny Brown, of
Farmville; Miss Mamie Stuart, of Balti-
more; Mrs w. S. Parker and sons, Of
Washington, ID. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
jenkins, of Washington d, c.
Ii is with much pleasure | note the re-
covery Of Colonel Mercer Slaughter, Rail
road Commissioner, who some months ago
at this place fell and broke hisleg; also the
recovery of General James l.. Kemper, who
for some time has been quite i'll. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
"Tn Connner the World"

News comes by cable that NAD-EL-JUMT,
the leader of the Dervish forces on the
Nile, has met General GRENFEIL's demand
for surrender with counter-demand that
he (GRENFELL) surrender and declare
ton that his (NAD-EI-JUM's) mission is to
conquer the world. He also bids General
GRESFE1L remember HICKS and GoRDoN.
What with this leaders blind fAnati-
cism, ABU GHAMzA sweeping through the
Soudan, and the fact that hostilities may
at any moment be resumed in the Red Sea
littoral, the situation seems serious indeed.
In his dispatches TO the London War Of
fee General GRRSFEIL SAYS that the Der
wish fghting-men are we'll fed and in good
condition, and it is further learned that
they are expecting heavy reinforcements
from Dongola. All this goes TO show
that the movement is well organized and
widespread. N also confirms the state
ment Of prisoners and deserters that the
Dervish expedition came from KodOrfan,
and the impression that il is connected
with the Senussi movement. In brief
the outlook appears to point to the
necessity Of more vigorous Anglo
Egyptian campaign against the Der
wishes and Nahdists than has ever been
undertaken before--a campaign which,
in respect of numbers and equipment
Of those engaged, will show that NAD-EL-
JUn's reminder OF the fate Of HICKS and
GoRDoN was not UNDECIDED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
BARBOURSVlLLE.
The Crops-A Revival.

ICorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
July 1S. 1889.
Our farmers are thrown little back by
the heavy and continued rains of last week.
Early potatoes are being dug and wheat is
being threshed. The corn il looking well
and the probabilities are fine for good
crop.
revival services We're begun in the Union
church here on the fifth Sunday in last
month, 10y Rev. +. l.. Waldrop, ID. D., who
is one of the most successful evangelists
in the Christian Church. He has taken the
people by storm. His figure Is tall, slen-
der; his voice is clear, penetrating, strong
and sympathetic; his action full of energy,
and his words go home 10 the heart. He
seems 20 know the Bible by heart, notwith-
standing he is only thirty years old and
has been IN the ministry but eight years.
No idea of his power and work can be
given in this running sketch.
There have been twenty-One converts
during the meeting, and he has organized
"A Christian church with more than forty
members, and raised much money towards
a church building.
The meetings will continue during this
week, and next week Rev. Mr.. Waldrop
will commence a meeting at Laurel Hill.
This town is improving every month.
The water is fine and the people are enjoy
ing good health. G. 5. 9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
RICHMOND, VA, July 16, 1899.

To the Editor 9th Dtpdtct:
Will you be kind enough to state in your
next paper if the President of our COun ell
or Of the Board Of Aldermen has right to
vote unless there is a tie. There seems to
be n good deal of ignorance on this sub
ject, and we would be glad if you will set
us right; also. the Speaker in Congress and
Of our Legislature. Very respectfully,
IGNORANCE.
The Vice-President Of the United States
presides over the United States Senate and
has a night to vote only when the senators
are equally divided" (the words of the
Constitution. So the Lieutenant-Gover-
nor of Virginia presides over the Virginia
Senate, and has a right to vote only when
the senators are equally divided. Neither
is a member but the Speaker Of the House
of Representatives of the United States
and the Speaker of the House Of Delegates
of Virginia are members of their respec-
tive bodies, and have right TO vote on all
questions (unless they are interested in the
result, or for some other good reason
ought not to vote. SO, we take it, with
the President of the Board of Aldermen
and the President of the Common Coun-
Gil. They are members and entitled to
vote
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

The old King of Holland who seems to
have az many lives as cat or OsaAS DIGNA,
has asked that 1000 Dutch troops be kept
armed TO defend Dutch neutrality, and the
cable informs us that this is regarded as
grave event indicating expected German
action. The idea of conflict between the
Dutch and the German armies would sug
gest IBvING's Knickerbocker papers were 1t
not that England would have something to
say in the event of any German action that
would endanger the autonomy of Holland.
Germany with all her power cannot afford
10 antagonize England at this crisis in
European affairs, and though Germany
wants Holland and it seems almost inev-
liable that she will finally acquire that
country, she will hardly resort TO any overt
act untilJoHN Bull has been badly crippled
or can be caught nodding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
CHARLES CITY.
Captain Joseph Delano Acquitted.

Captain Joseph Delano Acquitted.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE, July Is, 1889.
The County Court il in session here. and
has been engaged to-day in the trial of
Captain Joseph Delano, of Baltimore,
charged with the killing of little Rosa
Brockwell while shooting from his tug in
James river some months ago. Delano
in his statement TO the jury acknowledged
that he shot several times at a flock Of
geese. That he could not or did not see the
house, and that he was anxious TO come
back and face the authorities with the
matter, but was prevented by q writ of
habeds corpus which his counsel procured
in Baltimore from Judge Duffy until no
heard that the prosecution was abandoned.
Witnesses from Richmond and Baltimore
appeared TO prove the high character Of
the accused.
The killing was from distance of 500 or
900 yards After thirty minutes consulta-
ton the jury returned into court with q
verdict of not guilty.
The accused was prosecuted by Hon. l..
NJ Nance, Commemorative attorney, and
defended by Thomas II. Wilcox, Esq, Com
monwealth's attorney of Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

some Union depot has been erected
and il used by two of the lead
ing steam railroad lines entering the
city. The now depot presents the appear
ance Of coy. home-like abode for travel
lers. A splendid City Hall, erected under
the supervision Of Colonel William f..
Cutshaw, the accomplished City Engineer,
Mt cost Of about 81 900. 900, Is approach
ing completion. and is an ornament TO the
city. Business Is enlarging each year. es-
pecially in the grocery aud tobacco lines,
and there has been great boom IN real
estate. The manufacturing industries Of
Richmond are varied, and some of them
on nm extensive scale. giving employment
to thousands Of workmen. The business
men of Richmond are enterprising and
sagacious, and there is every prospect that
the delightful city on the James will con-
tinue TO grow in population and impor-
lance as business and manufacturing
centre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

BY the forms of the law members of
these new States and the States themselves
have all the rights and powers of other
members and other States from the date of
the Presidents proclamation. The new
mem bers will have all the rights to vote IN
the preliminary organization of the House
that will be possessed by the representa-
tives of the Oldest States. The Clerk OF
the last House, whose duty it is to prepare
the roll of the next House, could hardly
venture to SO construe the law for the adj
mission of the new States as TO exclude the
members from the roll. Washington tele-
gram Cincinnati Commercial Gdzetts.
by the forms of law! Well said.
Think of placing the organization Of the
next House of Representatives within the
power of bogus members. The Clerk ought
TO think twice before he does such an act.
1t may be said that no harm will result.
But harm ,ctR result from any wrong-doing.
The sooner this practice of admitting
States by proxy is done away with the bet
ter. The Congress" ought to perform
this duty, and no person can rightfully Off
ciste. There is no constitutional admis-
sion if the admission depends upon acts
TO be performed in the future. us hereby
admitted " is the proper phrase.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
HE STATE PRESS.
What Virginia Editors are Thinking
AbDuf.

Roclinghain Registsr: To see the kick
ersn engaged in great struggle 10 elect
the Boss our Chief Executive iillllustrate
10 perfection the cohesive power OF the
Republican party.
amherst N1r Era: Harmony and good
feeling should he the watchwords of the
Democratic hosts who have 60 meet Ma
hone in the coming contest. The other
side is divided, We have only to remain
united.
Roanoke Times: The Republicans may
be very sound on the theory of civll-serylce
reform. but from the way the present Adj
ministration is turning out Democrats, 1t
is evident they do not intend 70 put reform
Of that character into practice for four
years at least.
Danville Times: Upon the whole. tho out
look is moro encouraging for the farmers
than il has been for several years. BY q
hard push they are catching mp with their
work. the small-grain harvests are about
over. and much of the corn and tobacco
has been worked for the last time.
Stanton Vndicafor: The most inte-
resting study for Virginia Democrat now
is TO watch at what point Chairman Ma
hone will begin 10 sew UP the torn party
garments in virginia. He seems 10 have
captured all the Washington needle and
thread. and there is nothing now but for
the work 10 begin.
Fincastle HraH: Should Malone by
anv possible means have himself or one OF
his followers elected Governor of the state
and get control Of the Legislature the
State would receive a blow from which she
would not recover for years; she would
he under the absolute control Of n relent-
less and yindictive tyrant. and he would
run the State government not with "a de-
sire 10 promote the public welfare, but
simply aud solely to subseryc his own sell
Gel ends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

In referring 10 the fact that MrLLEr's
contemporary argues that the transfer from
Europe TO America of masterpieces OF
painting and sculpture will make tho
United States great art centre. 1fthe inn
portation of works OF art was con-
fined to tho requirement of master
pieces tho very best results in tho
direction indicated might be expected.
But unfortunately such is not the case.
For every really meritorious work OF art
that is brought TO America hundreds
OF poor specimens areimported. Thought
is said that art is universal, no country can
become an art centre in the true sense un-
tilitsown artists comprise an art school. and
are encouraged TO work on distinctive and
original limos. SO long as American tourists
in Europe are the victims of the agents OF
art-factOries the average American artist
is in great measure kept in the bondage of
imitation. He has 10 make living, and
he must, in order 10 please the public
taste. conform frequently TO the standard
of poor copyist. His genius is repressed
by the dictates of fashion in art. We hail
with delight the news of every purchase
by an American of n picture from the
easel Of a master. We cannot have in this
country too many such examples as 1.-THE
Angelus," but il those who can afford to
surround themselves with pictures and
statuary really wish to make America
an art centre let them remove the
trammels upon American artists by
encouraging the development Of their
originality. This can only be done by rig
idly communicating foreign trash from
our galleries and houses. II all the art
"trumpery that has been brought to this
country from Europe during the past TWEEN
ty-hve years could be burned, leaving only
the masterpieces, true art taste would
assert itself that would soon build up
school Of American art.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
The New Richmond.

An article in the Sun yesterday gave an
interesting account of the growth and
prosperity of Richmond. Va. Beautifully
situated on the James river. with unlimited
and railroads reaching out in all directions,
Richmond possesses exceptional advan-
tages. and therefore it Is not TO be wonder
ed that she is rapidly developing into
large and prosperous city. The street-car
horse has been put aside and the
cars are moved by electricity safely
and exDedinously. A large and hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
ROckbridge Notes.

LTx1NGToS. July 49, 1889.
Mrs. o. II. Chalkley continues very i'll,
and there Is no change in the condition OF
the aged father of Captain Jayhugh Wills.
The Victoria furnace, at Goshen, IN this
county. on the line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. was put to trial-blast Mon
day last, and the furnace worked SO nicely
that regular blast was put on, and now
the report comes that this large plant is in
full operation, making two runs OF iron
dailV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
The INCREASED Republican Vote,

A Republican friend of ours reminds us
that In 1850 great efforts were made to Sc
duee the Republicans into the support of
the MALONE HAscocK-ticket. MALONE being
then rampant Democrat. wIcEHAh, Yosr,
HooHEs, and other Republicans, indig-
nantly protested. and succeeded In pre-
venting the main body Of the Republicans
from going over 10 MALONE. Our friend
estimates that $4,000 Of the $1,000 voters
Who supDogtad tina MlpaKs HIxnnnE-tiekAt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

Be5'- GRACE-STREET BAPTIST.
Psstor-Rev Or. WILLIAM Z. HATCHER.
Sunday school az a. H.
Preaching 81 IL A. II. and y. VI.
WEDNESDAY, service al =. Il.
FRIDAY seryice young meus) atsP. N.
Free seats and a Welcome % all q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

"MARosE seems to have secured the en-
dorsement of QuAY, DUDLEY. and CLABKsoS.
Now il he can secure the endorsement of
majority Of the Virginia voters he can be
Governor" But IF" is a mighty long
letter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

say" FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH corner OF Grace and Madison
streets,.-Rev. X. p kerr, y. D., pastor. viii
preach st II 4. w. and s:lj j. NJ
DR.. KEns will also preach at 3 P. " IN the
WEsTHTSsTER CHURCH, west Cary street.
sunday school AMI Bible classes a. $50 A. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

Chicago is the typical American city,
representing the American spirit much
better than New York does. and all recent
European writers upon the United States
have commented upon the fact" That's
pretty rough on the American spirit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

RSy- BLENNER'S PARK.-Eller
WILLIAM E. BROWN will speak in the pavilion at
II O'Clock A. ". on the True History OF the Thou
sand ears Of Revelations TX.
At4P. n. Elder Brown viii speak IN the new
Central Hall Flfth street between Broad and
MsrshalD Communion service.
COTTACE-MEETING az the house OF J. B. COSBY.
SIS Gresham street, on THURSDAY NIGHr at sis
o'clock. All arc welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

"A young man atLincoln, Ill, was struck
by bottle thrown by friend and had his
eyes knocked out" Not the first man that
the bottle has made blind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

10y TRINITY CHURCH CORNER
Twentieth and Broad streets'-Rey. j. X sTUR-
0ls. Psstor.--Rev. j. r. LrNPKiS viii preach at
II A. M. aud Rev. W. II. ATTllL az 81 p. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

were Republicans. The Philadelphia Press
will understand that II this estimate be
correct, MALONE didn't add much TO the
strength Of the Republican party in Vir-
ginia between 1880 and 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

The York Mai and Express says: Tho
early morning hours are gensrinely delight
full in this sort of weather. Can it be that
Brer. SHEPARD don't go home till morning?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

~ WEST-MAIN STREET BAP-
fist CHURCH Corner Main and Beech
eis.-Preaching SUNDAY by the pastor. Rev.
:. A. GOODw1N, D. d.. at II o'clock A. NJ. and
O'Clock p. NJ. Sunday school az 9 o'clock A. NJ
Prsyermeeting "Wednesday night Young mems
prsyer-meeting Friday night. All are welcome
IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20
PETERSBURG.
MORE ABOUT THE GATLlNG FARM
PHENOMENON.
Many visitors TO the Place-A burglary
A Queen sora aud Two Young Ones
Captured.
morro,nons.uce OF tho klcnmond pi,patcs.l

(Corrospo donce OF tho Richmond DispatcnJ
PETERSBURG, VA. July 10, 1889.
One Of the most curious rs well as most
interesting features of the recent land dis
turbances on the farm Of Mr.. W. IS Gat-
ling, in Prince George county, was the up
hcaval Of an embankment on the water
edge of the river several hundred feet In
lengtb and varying ut points to thirty-fye
feet in width. This uDheayal is perfectly
straight, but fortunately does not encroach
upon the river channel. IL occurred ut
the same time the huge sink or lana on
Mr.. Gatlings farm happened, and OF course
was one of the results Of that phenomenon;
When this embankment was FIRST noticed
il was reported 90 the superintendent OF
the river Improvement as probably one OF
the bad results of the jetties on the oppo-
site side Of the river.
Another point Of interest in connection
with the phenomenon is the fact that the
upright wall of land left by the sinking
mass shows various geological formations
and deposits which the geologist would be
clad TO see and study. Since the puhlica-
lions made Of these disturbances OF nature
on Mr.. Gatling's farm that gentleman mas
had many visitors and has received many
letters Of inquiry Ii is expected that the
number Of both will be largely increased
within the next few days.
a Wtli-huOWn EtOlDElHb WhV wa, ~" nv
city to-day, but who has not yet visited the
Calling farm. expresses the opinion that
the phenomenon was simply the result OF
an effort of nature to adjust itself-in other
words. TO rectify a fault; that 1t was
slight shrinkage of the earths surface.
BURGLARY.
The house Of Dir. W. L. Moore, at the
corner of Old street and Market Square,
was entered by burglar some time last
night and robbed of nearly all of Mr.. and
Mrs. Moores clothing, a fine gold watch
and chain, some money, and other articles
of value.
Several misdemeanOr cases, resulting IN
conviction, were tried in the Hastings
Court to-day.
Mr.. William Calling, Jr., of Prince
George county. has in his keeping a queen
sora and two of her young birds which he
captured some days ago: This fact seems
to settle the question about the broodlng
of these birds in this section.
His Honor Mayor Charles f. Collier IS
confined to his resldedence by lndlsposl-
ton.
The Postal Telegraph Company, after an
eight davs' contest in the County Court OF
Prince George over the question of right
of way for its wires along the Norfolk and
Western railroad. succeeded IN having
commissioners appointed 10 fix damages.
These commissioners Will meet on the 18th
instant for the discharge of this duty.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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mr. IAURET-sTREET METHO-

DIST CHURCH corner Laurel and Albemsrle
streets) REV. ". o. wAGGEsER, Paston--Preach-
ing by tho Pastor at II A. NJ. and p. N. All
welcome
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rg.5-rRTFVDS, MISSION (TWTN.

TY-FlFTH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. services anI
Sabbath school every SUNDAY at4 o'clock p. N.
Meeting for divine worship a. o'clock every
FRIDAY NlGHT. -
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Eay- THIRD PRESBYTERIAN

CHUBCH-Rev j. p. GAWXcS Pastor.-Preach-
ing at II A. Al. and 3 P. VI. Sunday school at
$3.50 A. VI WEDNESDAY NIGHT prayer-meeting
at y o'clock q
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flliS39 -
LIABILITIES.

]. !. W. lockwood cashier Of the National
Bank Of Virginia, DO affirm that the above state
ment is true 10 tho best u my knowledge and
belief, j. ". LOCKWOOD, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed 10 before me this 20th
dav Of July, ls.a y. LOCKWOOD.
Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

Esy- UNION-STATION METHO-
DIST CHURCH corner rweuty-fourtn aud \
.treets, Preaching at II A. Nj. and at =. VI.
by the pastor. Rev. J. c. MAFriN.
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n EE rBNGh.

NOTICE.-A MEETING OF THE
~ STOCKHOLDERS OF THE BLACK sYS-
TEN COMPANY IS called TO be held at the Hotel
DOdson formerly It. James, ON MONDAY, July
22d, at +. NJ. IL is important to have a fall
meeting.
By order Of the Board Of Directors
~ ltd DANIEL STEPHENS, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-20

Pr PREACHING AT HOWARD'S-
GROVE METHODIST CHAPEL Tomorrow NJ
TERSoOS at oclocs, by Rev. ". o. WAGGsSsN
All welcome.