The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
NETTING OF THE TERYINiL DfREC-
TORS TO BE HELD.
Important Developments rs n Result Ex-
pected-Mr. Norton's Resignation Consid-
cred by the Committee-A Remarkable Sur
gicaI Operation-New York News.
NEW York BUREAU
RICHMOND DAILY TIME. I


gone only two weeks, and on the 9Th had tee-
graphed to this city that he would be here on
the l4th today His father. continued Mr.
Gould. had expressed himself as having great
lvenjoyed his visit TO the South. He had also
been much impressed by the Richmond
Terminal system. and especially with It's
terminals at Savannah.
A MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS
II now conceded that rs the Gould party
has returned from the South, a meeting Of the
Richmond Terminal directors will be held. ut
which important Developments are expected.
The most important Is the providing OF better
facilities for through business from southern
points TO New York city The officers of the
Richmond Terminal have made arrangements
with President MAYER. of the Baltimore and
Ohio road. by which possession OF
that property can be acquired at
very short notice and arrangements may
also be made at once with the Reading ana
Jersey Central under the terms Of the Balti-
more and Ohio contract. Negotiations may
also be reopaned with the Louisville and
Nashville officials for consolidation of the
Richmond Terminal and Louisville systems.
This consolidation was So far completed last
fall as 10 be on the eve Of submission 20 the
stockholders. when the plan was iutefiered
with by the November troubles.
BETTER CONNECTION WITH NEW YORK.
A gentleman close to Mr. Inman. and in a
position 10 know the fact, saws one of the
main efforts Of the Richmond Terminal man.
agement is 20 get better accommodations INTO
New York Pennsylvania has always discriml-
mated against Richmond Terminal. Ii doesn't
give rs the trains we want nor the rates. and
il doesn't give IL what It ought. IL there II
any dickering with the Baltimore and Ohio
il is with "a view 10 remedy this unsatisfactory
state Of things As to the acquisition of the
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Erie and Western and Western New
York and PENNSYLVANIA. that is IN the future
if contemplated at all. but Alr. Gould has
something very important on hand or he
would not have gone South at this time;
neither would Mr.. Dillon. Both gentlemen
did not want 10 go, SO far as their personal
feeling were concerned and Mr.. Gould Won l
like 10 have waited until next mouth ANYHOW,
when he goes West 10 attend the Missouri
Pacific meeting on March 10. Mr. Dillon ex-
pected 10 be back inside of ten days. but the
business is important enough to keep both
gentlemen away longer"
sfR. NORTON RESIGNATION.
The committee appointed by the Louisville
and Nashville directors 10 take action upon
the resignation of Mr.. Norton from the presl-
dency nave reported 10 the board "a preamble
and resolution, saying that the board has tor
some time past been aware of the pressure or
private interests and the opportunities Of Mr..
N0rton's family aud friends 10 influence INN
10 resign the presidency. and regret the an
nouncement that it is Imperative upon HIM 20
.elinQuish his Office no this early day; that the
board has been and is now unit IN support
of President Nortons management, and
they point with pride 20 his spotless
record and untring aad dsinterested work
in the development of the property, and the
placing Of its credit upon high level and its
stock among the sound dividend PAYERS tiiat,
while they regret being compelled to seek
successor 10 him. they are greatly treasured
bv being able to retain his services rs III
rector: that the directors desire to place upon
the records of the company the expression Of
their appreciation Of Mr.. NOrtOn's great work
for the company and their respect for him
as a man and AN officer. All OF when WAS
unanimously adopted.
Ex-President Norton leaves shortly for
long sojourn in Europe.
REMARKABLE SURGICAL PEAT.
A remarkable and delicate bit Of surgical
treatment was successfully completed ycster-
day IN Brooklyn in relieving Judge CALVIN ,.
Pratt, of the Supreme Court, or bullet
which he has carried IN hls head for more
than a quarter of century. lie was colonel
Of the Thirty first New York, aud while lead
ing his regiment at the battle OF Games
Mill, June II, 1882 was shot IN the face by
a heavy ball which entered below the
left eve. passed through into the head
back Of the nose. crushing the bones
and lodging under the cheek bone below the
right eve judge Pratt was taken 10 the
rear but he insisted on mounting his horse,
and proceeded 20 the hospital. On the follow
ing day his wound was pronounced mortal
On learning. however that the army was re-
treating. he succeeded. by n marvellous exer-
else Of will power, in following II on It's re-
tirement to the James.
RECOVERED FROM THE WOUND.
Upon his reappearance within the Union
lines he was hailed as one risen from the dead
He recovered from the wound. but the bullet
remained imbedded IN the cavity OF the nose
and caused him much suffering ana Illness
and his physicians predicted II might ultimate
lycause his death The Judge was relieved
Yesterday of its unwelcome presence. The
bullet was taken out through the nOstIlls. IL
weighed an ounce and was ragged and hatten-
ed. The Judge was able to 90 about after
the bullet was extracted and was on the bench
to-day as usual.
woMEN's MEDICAL COLLEGE OPENED.
The formal opening took place to-day Of the
new building of the WOmen's Medical CoHegeof
the New York Infrmary. at Livingston place
and Fifteenth street. This new building marks
an era in the history of the medical education.
not only II women. IN this city, but III thus
country The school isnOw hOurishing. The
students represent almost all the States IN the
Union. There are several Russians IN the
college. student from koumania and one
from Persia. who will return and practice IN
her native land.
SMITH VI. WEED.
II il authoritatively stated that Smith NJ
Weed has been offered, and will accept, the
presidency OF the Tennessee Coal and Iron
Railroad Company, of which Thomas Z. flatt
is the incumbent Mr. Weeds son. George
Weed, is looking over the property,
THE SOUTHERN SOCIETY DINNER.
The Southern Society will have many dis
tingushed guests at Us dinner, which Is TO
take place on the goth of this month. Ex-
President Cleveland. Postmaster Van Colt,
Mayor Grant, and other prominent people
have received invitations and are expecs ed 10
be present. General Roger A. Pryor. Cover
nors Russell and Hin and ex-senator James
l.. Gordon, Of Virginia, will probably respond
10 tOasts.
An adjourned meeting Of friends and sub
scribers OF the Jewish. Theological Seminary
Association will be held tomorrow afternoon
AT Vienna Hall. Fifty-eighth street and Lex
ingtOn avenue for the purpose Of deyising
WAYS and means 10 advance the interests or
the Seminary. and increase its roll Of subscrib-
ers and patrons.
The Rev. Dr. :. Morrais Of Philadelphia;
the Rev DR. A. kohut and the Rev. DIR. Henry
z. Menaes. of New York; Hon. Joseph Blu
menthal, Hon. A. ). Solomons and others will
address the meeting.
HIS FAREWELL BACHELOR DINNER.