Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-09
MEAI-lNspecroRs APPOINTED.
Examination waived--A Lively Meeting
Antlcipated-Pers and Mis-
retfancous Notes.

fCorrespondence OF the k'cuinohu bbpa"hi
PETERSBURG. Va. March 8, 1890.
His Honor Judge ID. NJ. Bernard TINS
morning announced the appointment of
three inspectors under the meat.law
lately approved by the Governor. Their
names are Joseph +. Rockwell, Joseph
PEBBLES. and Charles Alley. The two first
named are merchants and the last
butcher. and all Of them good men: The
number Of applicants was large. and all OF
them we'll endorsed. The appointees VIII
qualify and enter upon the discharge oil
their duties at once.
DEATB or AN AGED LADY.
Mrs. Lucinda A. Baird. aged abont elgh-
tv-four years, relict of DR.. Bard, died last
night at the Homo for the Sick IN this city.
Her remains were sent down to Wayeriy
this morning fer interment. Deceaseuw was
nearly connected with some OF our nest
families. and was greatly respected. The
train which bore her body away brought to
this city the remains of two ladies recent
Nv daad-Mrs. DR.. Buck, of Rural Retreat,
and Mrs. Robert Taylor. of Crewe-which
were inferred in Blandford cemetery.
EXAMINATION WAIVED.
Thomas Bishop, the old man charged
with the murder Of his wife, Sarah Ann
Risbop. particulars of which have been
uubljshed in the Dispatch was arraigned in
tho Mayors Court this morning for pre-
liminary trial. lie waived an examination,
however. and was sent on TO the next quar-
terly term of tho Hastings Court for in
dictment and trial. The courtroom was
crowded with people who desired to hear
the testimony in the case. and who were
evidently disappointed at hearing none. IL
is SAID that the prosecution has obtained
new evidence which will throw further
light on the case.
AN INTERESTING NETTING.
A meeting of the congregation or the
Harrison Street Baptist church (coiored)
will bc held on Monday night, at which
very lively times are anticipated. IL is
said that an effort will then be maze 10 eA-
pei a number of members whose names
have been placed on the blacklist oy
reason of their opposition TO the pastor
the Rev. G. W. i. Gordon. Inc troubles
in thus church have been the man topic OF
talk among the colored people OF the Guy
for several weeks. and have caused mnch
excitement and feeling among them. me
church in question is one Of the largest IN
the CITY, having membership OF over three
thousand. Tho troubles, as heretofore
stated. are said 10 have originated tIoEl
political causes. though this - denied
hv some. II is said that the pastor is sus-
famed in his cause by the almost unsni-
NOUS endorsement of the women OF the
church.
PERSONAL MOTIFS.
W.B. McIlwnne, ESQ.,. of this city, has
been in Farmvile for several days, prose
cutting in the Circuit Court there the SUIT
of Mrs. Lucy j. Nunnally against tho Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company tor
S1OODO damages for the killing OF her hus-
band. Mr.. Richard j. Nunnally, near Pros
pect on the 2lst Of April. 1883.
mn
popular young citizen, ls confined to MS
bed by serious illness.
Miss Annie West. of Waverly. who was
taken suddenly and seriously Ill during the
recent coronation ball at Prince George
Courthouse, has so far recovered as TO be
able to return home.
A young citizen of Petersburg has IN
vented very simple but very. effective
selfworkIng wagon break. for which pa
tent will be applied. and which, 1t IS be-
heved, will bring him III fortune.
Judge II. W. Arnold. of Sussex county,
was in the city to-day.
ii is stated that Messrs. Quarles and
Widgins, of this city, very expert base-bali
PLAYERS, have been engaged TO play Tor the
Richmond Club the coming season. They
plnvcd last wear with the Roanoke Club
and made fine record for themselves.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
An interesting revival has been IN pro-
press nj the Washngton-Street Methodist
Episcopal church this week. The attend
ance has been large and there have been a
number of converts.
The shipments of meal from this city 10
southern points this week aggregated 7,1jO
bushels.
The sales Of loose tobacco at the ware
houses this week amounted to 273.OJO
pounds: receipts of priced, 2S9 hogsheads.
Total inspections from October 1st to
March 7th. 2,227 hOcsheads.
There was heavy fall of snow here last
night, but 1t melted rapidly, and none Is TO
be seen on the ground TO-DAY.
The death of Captain Frank Potts causes
sincere regret in this community. where he
lived for many wears. and where he was so
widely and fayorably known.
Alta meeting of Virginia Council, No. 3,
Junior Order United American Mechanics,
held last night, resolutions were adopted
expressing thanks to the Richmond Junlors
for the cordial and fraternal reception ex-
tended them on their visit to your city on
the I'D Of February.
Farmers from the adjacent counties re-
port that many of the tobacco-beds which
had been advanced by the warm weather
in February were killed by the recent cold
spells. and that they will have to be re-
planted.
The ten-hour system for women and
children under fourteen years of age. as
provided in the recent labor bill approved
by the Governor. Will 90 INTO effect on
Monday. 1t is reported that in conse-
uuence there VIII be some reduction IN the
wages of the women and children.