Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-06
THE RISK TOO GREAT.
NO THEATRE m THE oop-FelL0Ws'
PROPOSED NEW BLOCK.
sGsx Rssesitsher, the Murdered Pedaisr'
Well Known In Pstsrsburg-foung
.Jones's Funeral.


PETERSBURG, Va, August o, 1870
At the rnass-mecting Of the two lodges
Of odd-rellows held last night the matter
~ their proposed new building on Syca-
moro street was fully discussed. Inc nc
t,on taken at previous meeting in favor
Of a enc theatrical hall on the second moor
of the block. to seat nearly 800 people ana
70 be fitted up in superb STYLE was
rescinded. II was explained that 'he sum
NJ $4,000 more would be required 10 carry
ont this plan than would De heeoeu
Tor any other the ASSOCIATION hlignt
want n was further explained that
ths evidence of theatre in the
block would increase the insurance on
The entire building and stores and on the
stock Of goods in the latter toz per cent
snd tba, for these and other reasons nj.
,nost "a weichty the risk to the future or
fhe order in a pecuniary view would be
rather too great TO run. Other plans were
discussed. among them one tor the cree
tiop of six stores on the ground noor' u
series of fine Offices an assembly room, ana
lodge-rooms. but none OF them were ac,su
upou. The matter was referred 70 lhe
Board Of Trustees with authority 70 act
and the board will meet the archi1sc. on
Thursday evening TO discuss ana adoPt
plan.
THE MURDERED FIDDLER.
I. learned that Max Rosdeitcher, who
was recently murdered and robbed near
Richmond. frequently had business deal
incs in Petersburg with Mr.. Jacob Peyser,
we'll known Hebrew merchant. lie
xvas accustomed not only TO make
purchases from Mr.. Peyser.. but also
TO make that gentleman his osnker.
In the course of these transactions
Mr.. Peyser sometimes gave Ma q
his individual check in exchange, fof
money deposited with him. One OF these
cbeots given in March last. was subse-
onentlv cashed at the National Bank here.
Another was subsequently cashed by Mr.
Peyser himself on presentation by Kos
deitcher. No checks of recent date were
given by Mr.. Peyser to the unfortunate
man.
INrERMEST YESTERDAY.
The remains of young Calvin Jones, who
was killed Yesterday at Lam berts Point,
were brought up to this city this morning,
and the funeral took place this alter
noon from the High-Street Methodist
church. HIS young widow Is only about
seventeen wears of age. and has the warm
hearted sympsthes of many people ior
the affection that has thus early DeialIeh
her.
COMPLETED.
The beautiful new steenle OF the Seconu
Presbyterian church, on Mashlh&t1I,: stlI tn.
has been completed and the scafolding has
been removed. The tip OF the spre
stands one hundred and forty-seven feet
above the ground and sixty-four feet above
the tower on which II was erected n,
framework is of wood. covered with metal
md slated. Ii cost 1900, ana Is one o.
the handsomest steeples IN town. me olu
steenle was blown down by wlnd-storI,
Al ~ gf
DIR. Theodore Pryor was pastor at the time
and was in the church study when the ac-
cident occurred.
CORNERSTONE TO DE LAID.
The cornerstone of Woods church, in
Chesterfield county. will be laid on Thurs
day of this week. with the usual Masonic
ceremonies The occasion promises 10 DE
a very interesting one. and Will douotieSs
attract very large assemblage OF people.
There viii. be lecture by the Rev. W. ~;
Anvil and addresses will be delivered
irving historical sketch OF the old church,
which has played such prominent part IN
the religious annals of the county, and a
free barbecue and dinner will be served TO
the visitors. Petersburg Lodge, No. 10,
will lay the stone. -,
The case of W. J. Stone. charged with
essaulting and beating Walter Williams,
was called in the Mayors Court tins morn
ing. but the complainant being unable 10
appear. was continued until Thursday.
Nilliams's injuries are said TO be severe.
VERY MUCH DIsLIKED.
A good deal Of unfavorable comment
has been caused in this community by the
action of the colored churches IN taking
up Sunday collections to assist the con-
demned murderer Phillips III fighting the
verdict Of the courts. Phillips was con-
yicted of the murder of q most respected
citizen of Mecklenburg county, Captain
X. G. OVERLY, on his own place without
the shadow Of provocation. feopie are
dieposed TO think that the Church IS going
feyond its province in this undertaking TO
shelter man who has been condemned by
the laws of the land.
Gty-Sergeant Eanes this morning car
ried over to the penitentiary negro named
William Townes, who was convicted at the
late term of the Hastings Court OF thlrd
Offence OF larceny and sentenced to one
years imprisonment.
EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS.
The CITY School Board met tonight for
organization aud the election OF teachers
for the ensuing year. The board Is now
Democratic. No material changes were
made IN the organization, and all OF the old
teachers were reelected.
The Executive Committee of the Nlr-
vinia Normal College held meeting to-
day and awarded the contractsfor the fire.
escapes and hose for the building. Mr..
John w. Bradbury was the successful bid
der.
BADLY BRUISED.
While the train returning from Stony
Creek with the colored excursion party on
board was passing near MI. Airy last
night man named Thomas Owens jumped
of. II was at first thought That he was
fatally hurt. but he managed after awhile
20 walk away. He was badly bruised.
Mr.. Marx Cohen. one OF the wealthiest
Hebrew merchants of this city. whole
sale dealer in dry-goods, is lying extremely
IN al his residence. ROBIN AFFAIR.
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