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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
NEW ORDER.
Formation of the German-American As
ISOLATION of Virginia.


A meeting Of the General Committee who
had in charge the celebration Of German
Day, October 9TH last, met in Sanger Hall
last night. The report of the treasurer, Mr..
W. II. Zimmerman. showed that the total
receipts to pay the expenses of the celebra-
ton had been SOILS; expenses, S2.2O6.l9;
balance. $30f4s. 1t was afterwards de-
cided that the remainder be placed in a
bank on interest.
A vote Of thanks was rendered the treas
urer and other officers for the faithful per-
formrnce Of their duty. Also TO Hon. VIII
liam LOyenstein, Mr.. Hermann Schuricht,
and Rev. L. l.. Mcneil.
The committee then went into perma-
nent organization Of the German-American
Association Of Virginia. This society was
suggested during one of the meetings pre-
viOus 10 the celebration. The object OF the
Association is 10 unite all Germans and
their descendants more closely, i'm order
that they may be able 10 enjoy all the rights
and privileges to which they may be emit
tied as American citizens; TO support and
encourage worthy German emigration; and
to celebrate annually in October the Ger
man-Day celebration.
The membership is to be composed OF all
Germans and their descendants OF good char
acter who are eighteen years old. The ini-
;iatiOn fee shall be fifty cents, and annual
dues Of two dollars.
Those who subscribed to the last German
Day celebration are TO be considered n
members, provided they report themselves
without paying the admission fee) by the
second Monday in January next.
The Board of Control and the Executive
Committee are TO consist of the president
four vice-presidents, two secretaries, one
treasurer, and seven directors, who shall be
elected at the first meeting in January.
General meetings are to be held quarter
ly, in January, April, July, and October, on
the second Monday of each month named.
The adoption Of the constitution aud the
election Of directors was laid over dntil the
meeting Of the second Monday in January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
GREENSBORO.
Football Matches in Prospect South
Greensboro Annexation.

GREENSBORO, y. c., oct. 3D. Special. r.
The Trinity College football team is now
undergoing the most heroic system Of train
ing preparatory for the coming contest.
The team has been challenged, and has ac-
cepted bv the Pennsylvania University
team. and the game will be played at Phila-
delphia on the 18th Of November. The
Trinity team claims the championship Of
the state. the outcome of several holly con-
tested games played last year. The team
also has i'm contemplation a game with the
University team Of Virginia, on their return
trip from Pennsylyal ia. President CrOwell,
Of Trinity, is a great admirer Of the manly
game, and has given 1t much encourage
ment.
Rev. Egbert W. Smith, the popular young
pastor OF Westminster Presby terian church
at this place. has just been appointed evan
gelist for the state at large by the North
Carolina synod. which recently met in Will
mingtOn. and will enter upon the labOrs at
once. His mission will be especially to
destitute churches and communities Of the
state.
Rev. Enoch l.. Stamey, the popular pastor
Of Centenary Methodist church here, was
united in marriage to Miss Annie Barnes,
OF JOneshOrO, y. c., Yesterday, and returned
to this place IN the afternoon.
The citizens Of south Greensboro have
Just held meeting and passed a series Of
resolutions looking to the incorporation Of
their community within the city limits.
several attempts have been made to extend
the city line 50 as to take in this suburb,
but so far the project has failed. The citi-
zens Of the town object 10 some undesirable
material outside, which will be taken in in
case Of extension, and the better class Of
those DESTROYS OF coming in do not wish TO
be subjected to the liquor license that now
prevails inside. some legislation will be
asked for at the next Assembly, and the
candidates Of both political parties for the
Legislature will be asked 10 say in advance
Of the town. As it now stands they are
protected by special act.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
All saints Day.

To-day is the festival of All Saints, and
Halloween, or the vigil of All llallows, oc-
CURED last night All Halloween was, in
England and Scotland, long considered the
occasion for harmless iireside reyelres, with
many ceremonies as means of diyinati0n,
by which to discover future sweetheart.
These are admirably summarized in Burns
well-known poem, "lIallOwe'en." These
divinations still amuse the young folks of
all English speaking communities, and last
night many in Richmond no doubt spent
pleasant moments in trying their fortunes
and endeayoring TO discover who their
sweethearts will be. Some American boys
amuse themselves throwing cabbage stalks
at the doors Of houses. All Saints Day is
observed in all Catholic and Episcopal
churches. At the cathedral to-day three
masses will be sung in the morning, and the
day will be observed as solemnly as Sunday.
In the Episcopal churches the beatitudes in
the Gospel will be read
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
Personals and Briefs.

DIR. T.. b. Wood and family. Of Chicago,
are al the Exchange Hotel. DIR. Wood has
purchased a farm in Henrico county, about
four miles below Richmond, ''ChatswOOd,"
which he will make his future home.
The Greenwood Opera Company gave a
pleasing presentation Of "The Furrier's
Daughter at the Academy last night.
This afternoon "Boccaccio." and tonight
madam Angot."
The great Co0per-Forepaugh circus will
give two shows t0-day-at and sand "A
street parade at 10 this morning. Ii is "A
fine combination, and worth seeing.
Mr.. 3. III. Bowman, general agent of the
United Express Company, has resigned to
give his entire attention to the real estate
and insurance business.
Captain ;. VI. Blackman, of the Salvation
Army corps here is sick and in destitute
circumstances at II east Canal street, with
a wife and young baby.
Yesterday Governor Mckinney removed
the political disabilities Of James III. Dud-
ley. of Franklin county.
Miss Gertrude Rives, Of Albemarle
county, is the guest of Miss Martin, 30l east
Franklin.
Captain Il. T.. Henry. Of the University
Publishing Company Of New York, is in the
city.
Judge Barryman Green and wife, OF Dan
vile, Va, are at the Exchange Hotel.
Mr.. II. l.. De Lea returned to the city yes
terday from trip to Norfolk.
Mr.. Moritz +. Richter and bride have re-
turned from New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Items From the city on the other Side OF
the River.


The anniversary Of the Bainbridge-Street
BaDtist Church Sewing Circle Thursday
night was "A great success. Addresses
were made by Rev. Drs. X. X. AGREE, Of
Petersburg, and William +. Hatcher, Of
Richmond After the meeting refresh
ments and excellent music were in abund-
ance.
Captain Lipscomb, chief Of the police, re-
ports for the month Just ended seventy
seven arrests. OF this number nineteen
were for misdemeanor, six for petit larceny
and fifty-twO for ordinance violation. The
number Ofmarriage licenses for October Is
five white and cOlOred. During the same
period eighty-fOur deeds Of bargain and
sale, trust, releases, &C., have been re-
corded.
The case Of {. V. Amos against the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad, damages for
killing "A COW, was before the Hastings
Court yesterday and continued until the
next term.
Mr.. William +. Fisher had leg broken
while surveying in Chesterfield county
Thursday
\ little daughter of John Baker was badly
burned Thursday by falling against a hot
stove.
The City Committee will hold its last
meeting before the election tonight.
Miss Molle Wjnfree, daughter Of the late
Henry Winfree, died yesterday morning at
the residence OF Mr.. ID. P.lWalke, where she
mas been living for the past three years.
Mr.. Isaiah Appleton, son Of Rev. Mr.. Ap-
pletOn. and Miss Belle Brown were married
Thursday evening by the Rev. G. {. Van
derslice. Of Petersburg, at WOOdpccker
chapel, in Chesterfield county.
A thief broke into Mrs. Adams store
Thursday night and stole some OF the ar
s,es i'm the window.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
Police Court.

In the Police Court yesterday morning
Alphonzo fuepini and Fred. Burch were
charged with being drunk, and were each
fined 81 80 and costs, and required TO give
slO0 security for fifty days good behavior:
c. w. Philips, Henry Ryan, Charles
Carter. and X. ID. Banks were each fined 81
and costs for being drunk.
NJ. NJ. Hozzlegrove was fined $3.50 and
costs for cursing John Wallace.
+. T.. Atkins was fined 50 and costs for
fighting in the street.
j. \. Burgess an6 NJ. II. Brown were
each fined $3.50 and costs for fighting in the
street.
James Roney was charged with being
drunk in W. ". Putnam's bar-room, and
was fined $3.50 and costs.
John T.. Flournoy was fined 81 for allow
ing two cows 20 run at large.
Meade seldom, for running wagon With
out a license, was fined so and costs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
Coming the Eecord..

All day was spent yesterday by Mr.. Ro.
bert TAYLOR. the Democratic registrar. and
Mr.. Clinton DE Priest, the republican SUI
peryisor. i'm the Hastings Court room. The
latter was busily engaged making the copy
of the registrar book, over which there has
been so much ado for the past two or three
DAYS. Mr. Michael Shortele. the Demo
cratic supervisor for that precinct, was also
present with clerk, who Is making copy
of the books also for Chairman James I.
Lamb.
Mr.. De Priest did not lose an opportunity
10 "kick" against anything that occurred IN
the work when he could find an excuse 10
do so. He made a complaint to Judge Brls
tow Yesterday afternoon to the effect tnat
the books he was copying were not the orlgl-
nal ones. but copy. Judge Bristow salts
fled him. however, after a brief conversation
with him. and the matter was not taken TO
Judge Hughes. The men were progressing
very slowly with the work yesterday, and
the prospects are that several days VIII De
spent before the end is accomplished.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Accidentally ShOt-Inter-state Conven-
Observation-Disclosures AT work.

RALEIGH, y. c., oct. 3l.-.special. J.
This morning a printer Of this city, named
Leb Whitson, while out hunting. received
the contents Of both barrels Of his gun IN his
legs by the accidental discharge of his gun.
There were two boys accompanying him,
one of whom also received part of the con-
tents of one barrel. WhitsOn in putting
his hand in his pocket to get something,
dropped the gun, causing the discharge.
Both ankles were terribly torn open and
WhitsOn had almost bled 10 death when "a
wagon came along and brought him into the
city. Ii is feared that both feet Will have to
be amputated and grave fears are enter
tanned for the young mans life.
Governor FOWle will tomorrow announce
the names OF the 1850 delegate3 whom he APP
pointed to-day TO represent North Carolina
at the Southern Interstate convention,
which meets in Asheyiile next month. The
North Carolina delegation will include
prominent men from all sections of the
state.
The Prohibition party is making active
efforts 10 poll as large vote rs possible IN
this State next Tuesday, and have for few
DAYS past had regular canyassers IN the
field. Tonight Mr j. :. Manning, a promi-
nent ProhlbitiOni,t of Durham, and Dr..
Templeton. Prohibition candidate for Con-
gress in this district, addressed meeting al
the courthouse.
The work of completing the new Cover
nor's mansion here Is rapidly advancing,
and il il definitely learned to-day that the
building will be completed in time for the
Governor to occupy 10 when the Legislature
cOnycnes, January lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
BfRMINGHAM CHURCH.
TEMPERANCE UNION.
Ladies' Meet to Form n west-End Branch.
Mrs. Rice.

Mrs. Rice.
a meeting Of the ladies was held yester-
dav afternoon at o'clock at the residence
Of Mrs. l.. l.. Rogers, No. iii Grove avenue.
for the purpose of forming a West-End
branch of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union.
About twenty-five ladies were present.
aud the meeting was presided over by Mrs.
Rice, of Boston, who is superintendent OF
the National Juvenile Department, and is
also national organizer. After calling the
meeting TO order she gave very interesting
account of the history of the Order, its past
and present work, aims. and purposes.
She repeated their crusade hymn, begin
ming, "Give TO the winds thy fears alter
which she read the 10th psalm, which ia
known as their crusade psalm, and Is
always read on snch occasions. She then
offered ieryent prayer.
Regular business was then taken up, and
the union organized with the following Of
fcers. President, Mrs. J. X. f. Burroughs;
Nice-President, Mrs. Rogers; Corresponding
Secretary. Mrs. Humphrey; RecOrdieg Sec
rotary, Mrs. Hines; Treasurer, Mrs. Fitz-
gerald.
Among the members of the union are
Mrs. 5. H. Rogers, Mrs. l.. +. lsaacs, Miss
Lottie Griffith, Miss Alice Newall, Mrs.
Sheppard, Mrs. l.. +. Rogers, Mrs. Mary
frayser, Mrs. Lambeth, Miss Grace Gus
sons, Hrs. Lyshore, Mrs. Joseph Anderson.
Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. ALI
son, Mrs. Watson Phillips, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
THE ALABAMA sPlSCOPATE.
DE-. Jackson's Election as Assistant
Bishop.

Rev. DIR. IL. NJ. Jackson, the eloquent and
popular rector of Grace Episcopal church,
has not as yet decided whether or not he
will accept the high office of assistant
bishop Of Alabama, 10 which he was
elected by special Council Of the Epis-
cOpal Church in that State on Thursday last.
He has received no further information OF
his election except from the telegram
which reached him Thursday. To "A re-
porter of The TINES yesterday he
said that it was probable that he
would receive an official letter from
the secretary Of the Council in day or two
informing him of the action of that body
IL cannot say" continued the Doctor,
''whether will accept this office, and my
mind will not be fully made up for some
time"
Virginia has been called upon BY the
Episcopalians in many OF the States Of the
Union to furnish ministers 10 ill the posi-
ton as bishop OF the Episcopal Church,
whom have proven an honor To the the Old
Dominion and the Church. The EpiscO-
palians Of Alabama were not unmindful Of
this. and better choice could not have been
made i'm the call OF DIR Jackson 10 both per-
petuate the good name Of Virginia, and 10
honor the Church.
Ii DIR. Jackson accepts the call, Rich
mond will lose one Of her most talented d.
vines. DR.. Jackson has been the rector OF
Grace church for fourteen years and mas
attached himself % lis members BY MANY
endearing ties Of love and labor, rs we'll ~
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the 'front.' Of the structure, after
which IL was set on fire, and red-hot one
il made, too, and forced the crowd 10 make
a space OF several yards around IL. When
the flames had made considerable head
way the little instrument containing the
nuid was brought out and n stream turned
on the fire no larger than a mans little
finger. IL had IFS effect, however, for In a
few moments every spark was exun-
gliished Again the structure was set on
fire with the same result. The fluid which
the little instrument contained consisted OF
a compound Of eight chemicals. and Is sub
jecied 10 very great pressure, when
throws the stream with wonderful
strength, and which evaporizes the gas
when IL strikes the flames.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01

and Grace. Eighth and Franklin, Main and
Linden. Cherry and Main, Beach and Main,
Main and Reservoir.
The lights which have been ordered out
are, Richmond and Allegheny yards,
Church aud Rome, Fifth and Duval, How'll
zers' Armory, Seventh and Grace, Seventh
and Franklin, Seventh and Cary. seventh
and Canal. seventh and Byrd Union Depot !,
sixth and Cary, Twenty-sixth and Grace,
Thirty-frst and Clay, Blues Armory, Tween
ty-sixth between Marshall and Broad, JET
ferson Park [Doing's Hill, and Nenable
and Mosby.
The Electric Light Committee asked the
Finance Committee at its last meeting TO
recommend to the Council at its next meet
ing an appropriation of $500 so as 10 run
the extra lights until next February, when
the contract for the original hundred lights
runs out. The Finance Committee, how
ever, only made an appropriation OF Sl,4oV'
COMMITTEE on CEMETERIES.
The Cemetery Committee met last night
in the Council chamber, the object of the
meeting being TO fix the prices Of sections al
River View cemetery. This burying ground,
which has been laid cut and is owned by the
city, is between the W. stern side Of Holly
wood and the Catholic cemetery, and runs
down to the canal, while its northern ends
border on the extension Of Randolph street.
There is now in the cemetery three hundred
sections, and there is enough land TOR about
three hundred more. There are three hun
dred square feet in "A section, and twenty
two persons can be buried in one Of them.
1t was decided yesterday that the prices
Of sections should be from ten TO hlty cents
a square foot. This does not include the
cost of digging graves. The latter will be
charged for extra, as is provided for by an
ordinance passed some time ago by the
Council. 4 new system, however, will be
begun in Riyeryiew. All sections, walks,
graves, etc, will be kept in order by the
city. As soon as grave is made II VIII be
neatly turfted, all dry leaves taken from the
sections, and the grass kept cropped.
Another new move is that owners Of Sec
tiOns will have little books given them
recording where their section is, who buried
there, and when. Mr.. +. a. French is now
keeper Of the cemetery, and under Colonel
Cutshaw and his management the place
will be a beautiful one as a city for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01
A CALL FROM THE SOUTH.
REV. Or. FAIR. OF The PRESBY'
TERRAIN CHURCH.

ne Has Been Asked 60 Assume Pastoral
Charge OF . Flock In Birmingham. Ala.
Not Yet Decided as TO Accepting the
Offer.
Rev. DIR. Robert Fair, pastor Of the Grace
street Presbyterian church, has received
call 10 the First Presbyterian church Of
Birmingham, Ala.
The call was an entire surprise to the
Doctor, and was wholly unsolicited.
Several weeks ago he received letter
from the church inquiring as 10 whether or
not he would accept II the call was extern
ded, and requesting him 10 70 down and
preach at least once Tor them. This he
declined 10 do, and in his reply
10 their letter he gave them no encourage
ment whatever, saying he would not
consider call at this time, as the relations
between his church and himself were all
that could be desired. The Birmingham
church had, however, selected the Doctor as
their future pastor, and. nothing daunted by
his refusal, they made out unanimous
call for his services, although DR.. Fair has
never been in Birmingham IN his life, and
but few Of the congregation there have ever
heard him preach.
PRESENT THE CALL.
MIR. !. A. Allen, an elder in the Birming-
ham church. was appointed commissioner
10 present the call in person. lie waited ON
the Doctor last Wednesday, and strongly
urged him, but failed 10 gain definite re-
ply, and the call Is now under DR.. Fairs
consideration.
In speaking 10 TINES reporter last night
he said he thought that after they had been
so persistent courtesy demanded That he
should at least visit them, and, while ne Das
never intmated that he would accept the
call, be will leave here one day next week
for birmingham. and will preach there the
following Sunday, and after examining the
field and meeting the people he will then
give definite answer.
AWAIT HIS DECISION.
His people here, who know Of the call.
anxiously await his decision. lie has been
pastor Of ,Grace-Street church for eighteen
months aid has thoroughly endearcd him
self, not only 10 his own people, but 10 those
Of every church in the city.
Few Richmond pastors have won the love
and esteem Of the people as has DR.. Fair,
and should be see fiji 10 resign here his resig-
nation will meet with as general dlsap-
prevail as was ever manifested in Rich
mond.
BIRMINGHAM CHURCH.
The church in Birmingham is one of the
first in the South, and in wealth and
grandeur few i'm the South and none IN VIZ
ginia excel IT.
The General Assembly Of the southern
States. which is the highest court OF the Tres
bytcrian Church, meets In the First church
in Birmingham in May next, and they are
anxious 81 have their new pastor before
that time, so il DIR. Fair accepts the call he
will do so at once, and will move TO Blrming-
ham within few weeks.
Every effort will be put forth by the
Grace-street church TO dissuade the Doctor
from leaving, and not only the Presby-
tcrians, but all who have ever met the
Doctor, or who have ever heard him preach,
will wait with anxiety his decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-01

taI ANTED. YOUNG MAN WANTS
w POSITION lu TRAVEL for some
good house. Has had Ten years experience
with country merchants throughout VIZ
guia. West Virginia. North Carolina zen %
Tennessee. Am personally ,CQunluffd Wild
the grOcers Ofthis city and Manchester VIII
start on moderate salary. Address. A. %. a.,
care TIHEs uol-lWf
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OLD ALLAN PROPERTY.
The House Sold and to he Taken Down
Very soon.

In compliance with the order Of the prop
erty committee of the Board of Trustees Of
the Masonic Temple Association, Messrs. j..
Thompson Brown ~ Co. offered Tor sale yes
terday evening. at public auction, the his
tOrical Allan mansion, corner Filth and
Main streets This house is well known to
all Richmond people, and for years has been
pointed out to strangers as the home OF
Edgar Allan Poe, but, like many others Of
RichmOnd's historic relics, 1t has been
doomed by the hand Of progress and before
two more months pass away not the least
yestige will stand.
The old buildings were sold TO Mr.. j. l..
Taliaferro for $500, and the lot is to be
cleared within sixty days.
The property was first put up in sections.
according to the plat, which consists Of
eight store lots on Main street, a three-st0ry
brick house and lot on Sixth street, resi-
dence and lot on Fifth street, and the court
lot in the centre. but as the highest bid for
the choice corner lot on Fifth and Main was
only S2l5, the property was taken down.
An offer was then made to start the whole
at $50, 900, but in the absence of the COM
mittee and the inadequateness of the sum
Mr.. Brown would not assume the response
bility of the sale, and it was postponed in
definitely.
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Governor Mckinney yesterday refused &c
pardon George Comfort, who was sentenced
TO jail in spotsylyania county for petit lar.
ceny.
The Governor pardoned John III. Man.
ming, who WAS convicted at the October term
of the County Court of Greensvi.le and seq
fenced 10 five months in the county jail and
a fine Of $500. Manning is pardoned on con-
dition that he pay the fine against him in
true and lawful money, and not in coupons.
The pardon was recommended by the judge,
jury and many other citizens OF the county,
the facts being that the cutting was done
with a small pocket knife under excitement
and without malice.
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The Week of PRAYER.

Last night there was a conference OF
Young Men Christian Association workers
to make plans regarding the proper obser-
vance of the week Of prayer for young men,
which begins this year November 9th. The
Assistant State secretary, MI. +. i. Dad
mum, will have charge OF the meetings.
which will be held every evening at Sill
o'clock. MIR. Dadmun is a very earnest
speaker, and has had much success in con
ductmg mems meetings throughout the
state.
The boys meeting will be held tomorrow
afternoon, as usual, at 3 O'Clock, and the
meeting for men at 4 O'Clock.