The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-11

attractive young lady OF this city. The
bridal presents were numerous, and some
Fof them costly.
There was very violent wind and hail
storm at and in the vicinity Of Westover, on
james river Yesterday afternoon. The wind
blew with such force that immense trees
were torn up by the roots. while others had
their branches broken and twisted into al
kinds OF shapes. The hailstones are said 10
have been as large as waln'lts, and good
deal OF damage was done to corn
and vegetables, which were cut to
pieces by the hail. Captain Jones,
of the steamer :. A. Mccall, plying between
Petersburg and Norfolk, who was coming
up the James river at the time of the storm.
said il was the most violent storm he had
ever experienced, and he has been sea-
faring man for many years. The storm is
also said TO have been very severe on the
Norfolk and Western Railroad between Wa
verly and Suffolk. Several large trees were
blown across the track at different points,
which delayed the trains over the road.
There was very heavy rain both here and
i'm Chesterfield county, yesterday afternoon,
but il is understood that the rain did not ex-
tend west Of Petersburg more than three
miles. There was ne rain in the vicinity OF
Ford's depot, on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. in Dinwiddie county, where il Ia
said TO be very badly needed. The tber-
mOmeter from o'clock yesterday afternoon
10 O'Clock this morning fell y Degrees a
most welcome change. The temperature
to-day has been pleasant and delightful
with anice breeze now and then.
At the last meeting Of the City Council q
petition was received from the Chief OF
Police, Captain W. II. Eanes. asking for an
increase Of his pay and that OF the other
,uembers of the corps. The pay OF the po-
lice now il as follows: Chief, 500 per an
mum; lieutenant. 800; sergeants, $500; pri-
Yates $40. The increase asked for IL as
follows: Chief, $1,000 per annum; lieuten-
ant, $500; sergeants, SI20; priyates, SI20,
with deduction for loss OF time. The petit
tOn was referred 10 the Police Commits
siOners, who, it is understood, will recon.
mend 10 the Council to allow the increase
asked for.
Rev. Father u. V. Robinson. of New
York, formerly of Petersburg, is here OH
visit. He is son of Captain Robinson
who commanded a company Of volunteers,
who went from Petersburg to Mexico.
Rev. Father Robinson served in the COnfed-
crate army during the war.
Captain Wnfree, conductor on the City
Point branch of the Norfolk and Western
railroad, is confined TO the house by sick
ness.
Hiss Josie Rolre is visiting friends and
relatives in Dinwiddie county.
Mr.. Robert Schefer, who has been con-
fined to the house for some days past from a
lame leg, is improving.
Mr.. L. William Brister left yesterday on
a visit TO friends in Norfolk.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young |
Mems Christian Association will .giye re-
ceptiOn tO the bankers, insurance and pro-
fessiOnal men of the city on Monday next,
from =. NJ. 10 10 =. NJ. in the rooms OF the |
association. Light refreshments will be
served by the ladies. There will be instru-
mental and vocal music during the recep- |
tiOu.
The foundation for the new addition to be
made 10 the Central Lunatic Asylum has
been dug, and in few days hands will
laying bricks.
The case of the Commonwealth against
Carleton II. Marks, who is charged with
the murder Of y. NJ. Balm, in Sussex county. |
some months ago. and who was convicted |
Of murder in the second degree, and his
punishment fixed at ten years in the peni-
Tertiary, but who was granted new trial
by Judge B. A. Hancock, will come up for
at the August term Of the County
Court Of Greensyile Marks is now out on
bail i'm the penalty Of $4,000.
At meeting Of the Park Commissioners,
held Yesterday afternoon, the present keep
ers Of the parks were reelected.
An effort will probably now be made to
save the neck Of John Phillips, the negro,
who is sentenced to be hanged on the 18th
Of August next, for the brutal murder OF
Captain II. G.. overly. This morning
Phillips had Judge Il. ii. Jones, a well
known lawyer Of this city, to visit him at
the Jail, to see if he could not obtain n new
trial for him. Judge Jones and his son, Mr..
II. Jones. will consider Phillips
case and see what can be done in his behalf.
Phillips is now confined In the Jail
of this city. 1t is said that since PHILLIPS
conviction and sentence new evidence in
his favor has been discovered. and IL an ap-
plcati0n for new trial is made IL will
probably be upon this ground. IL is report
I'd that since he has been in the jail here
Henry Loving, who is charged with being
an accessory to the murder Of which Phil
lips was convicted, has been heard to say,
IL would not have given in the evidence !
did against Phillips if | had not been mad |
with him."
The Virginia Land immigration and I'm
proyement Company held meeting here |
this afternoon, and elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing term: Richard Il. La
Wis, presi lent; james II. brady, yice-presi-
dent; Carter r. Bishop, treasurer; W. n.
Ragland, secretary.