The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-10
PLEfStNT Event.
Resolution Presented to Mr. Ecinach-Dona-
ton to the Home for the sick.


PErrRsnrnG. VA. Mar. 9-lSpccial. An
occasion. both pleasant and interesting, took
place at the Jewish synagogue yesterday
afternoon at2 o'clock II was the prcscnta-
ton of "a handsomely framed resolution to
Mr.. s. s. Bcnach. Of TINS place. president
If the District GRIND Lodge. No.
p. J. .. b. e.. which comprises All
81 th, Southern States from Maryland
a. Georgia. This resolution. %, previously
stated n this correspondence. Was adopted by
the District Grand Lodge as am evidence of lt7
npprcciati0u at the valuable services rendered
Tie lodge boy President Rcuach. The re-olu-
uon was presented hy Nj julius Strauss, az
Richmond. second Uce-pre-ldcut Of the
Grand Lodge. in au able an eloquent speech.
10 which President Bciuach responded ln
feeling and appropriate manner. The au-
dicncc was also favored with able and torclh.e
addresses bv Hon. William Loveustcin and
Henry Hutzlerf Of Richmond.
s daring attempt WI, made yesterday after
noon 60 burn the old shops of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, .attd ou the
Chesterfield side IF the Appoma'toX river.
short distance from the freight depot oi The
company I'm this city. The fire Was discovered
hv gentleman who hnppercl 20 Doe passing
lv the building, and who exruCrh'i tle
flames before tie iire had done much damage.
These shops are occupied hF Mc-sle. Camp
m 10
The commissioner, ln tho matter oi the
Postal Telegraph Gable Company against thr
Norfolk and Western railroad viii meet 90
morrow morning WHOM Mr j. y. Tree. az fhe
Western Union Telegraph Company. and Mr.
Joseph ". Hates. of thc Postal Company. viii
testify.
The total number # pieces handled at the
plstoflice IN This city during tine month Of
February was 2jj.jfi. These pieces consisted
of postal cards. letters. papers etc.
The argument for new trial for Carleton
II. Marks VIII probably NOT bee heard
until the 10Th Of April next whom the
motion viii be argued i'm the Cir
cut Court If GrcDnNle county The
rul1- of TW TIVE wll remember tht
Mark, WAS convicted oi the shooting aud KILL
ing of n. VI. Balnc, in Sussex county. and bis
punishment fixed 80 tom years in the ueui-
Tertiary 4 writ ~ error was recently granted
iu tLe case hv Judge Is. g. Hancock. and 1T is
upon this wit thui q motion Is now 90 Dee
argued for new trial
The sheriff of Lynchburg arrived here TIN.
afternoon an route 80 the pcu.tentI4rV with "a
negro named Charles Jones. who wa, con-
vcted Of t.ionious assault and gwen three
years IN State prison.
The store OF Mr.. A. S. Walden. at Ford',
depot. on the Norfolk and Western railroad.
was broken into last night hy tme,e. who
carried cd q lot of dry goods. shoe and other
articles. an entrance was elected through "a
front window.
IL is reported to-day that two Of the largest
and wealtlncst tobacco firms iu Petersburg
have been offered -l0o00lO each for their
business
The revival at the Mukct--treet Methodist
Episcopal church. which has been in progres,
for Tine past week or more, VIII De continued
during the current week.
4 revival was commenced az the Ettrck
Baptist church, i'm Chesterfield county. last
night
II having been reported i'm the papers that
the Nenable Tobacco Company had sold out
1.-THE American Tobacco Company. mem
beg Of iho firm was seen by Iuf TINES cor
respondent to-day aud asked in regard % the
matter and Do stated tlat there was 10 truth
whatever In the report.
MI- George DAVIS. treasurer Of the Home
for the SICK In This city received letter to-
dav from Mr.. Simon Baldwin. of New Haven.
Conn, one of the trustees Of the Ellen Gif-
lord iund. making permanent gift of 5000
20 iLe Home for the Sick IN this city.