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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
In the Courts.

City Circuit COipt-Oscar T. Bresee, an
alien and native of Great Britain, was adj
mitted yesterday as citizen OF the United
States
The Court entered an order directing the
trustees of the congregation Beth Shaloom
to sell and convey their synagogue on Mayo
street to the trustees of the Sir Moses Monte
fore congregation.
H,stings Cout-Lewis Booker, accompa-
MED by his counsel appeared before the
Judge yesterday morning and stated that he
was not ready TO move the Court to grant
renewal of his bail bond. Through his coun-
sci he asked that the Court fix upon next Sat
urday TO hear this motion. which was granted.
Mr. Booker is still out on the original BOND,
which holds good for this term Of the court.
1t was stated afterwards that the application
for a renewal of the bail bond had been post
poned for the reason that one OF the bonds
men is at present out Of town.
Il. ID. Brown was convicted of setting up
and promoting a game of policy. lie was
fined SO and sent 10 Jail for one day.
A similar charge was made against Scott
Anderson. and nolle prosequl was entered.
Police Co,nt.-Aaron b. Christian (cOlored).
charged with feloniously cutting Jack Butler.
Continued until to-day.
William Smith (colored), charged with
feloniously assaulting and striking. with a
brick C.. L. Harris. Continued May 9th.
Wash. Goodman (colored), charged with
stealing "A dress and $3.50 in currency from
Lucinda Woodson. Dismissed.
Lizzie Jordon (colored), charged with steal
ing $3.50. the property of NJ. l.. Cohen. Dis
missed.
Redman Evans (colored). charged with
shooting and wounding Edmond Washing
ton. Dismissed.
Charles Carter (colored) and William John
son, drunk. Surety required for good beha-
vor for thirty days.
George Lewis (colored), cursing and threat
ening William Randolph. Surety required for
good behavior for thirty days.
Hen,ico County Court.-This court was not
in session yesterday. 1t will meet for a short
time this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
PrnpertY Transfers.

Richmond Ciy.-Robert S. i}osher to Lewis
Ginter. Is feet on north side Broad street
near Bowe and 81 r. -l2 feet on Railroad ave
nue. west of Bowe street. s2,5l5.@.
John r. Chiles to Julia A. Jeter's trustees,
% feet on north side of Leigh street near Ju-
dab, 5000.
Elizabeth A. and T. l.. Courtney to Richard
T. Lacy. interest in the estate of G. \. and
Paulina b. Morris. $4,000.
w. II. Goodlif 10 Cornelia, wife of Richard
II. Bell. 70 feet on north side of street be-
tween Twenty ninth and 'lhirtieth subject to
deed of trust of sos. 965.
Josephine T. Montague TO T. Hill MOnta-
que. one-fourth interest in 70 feet on east side
of Thirtieth street between Clay and Leigh
$40.
Christopher Prince and others to Gertrude
Prince. the square bounded by Calhoun, Ca
bell. Rome and Spring streets, and square
bounded by Spring, Cabell, Roane, and Web
ster streets. ~ go.
Richmond Cedar Works. limited. to Rich
mOnd Cedar Works. same deed reported from
Henrico County Court January ?, 1891.
Thomas j. Spencer 10 Sophia J.. Walter,
245l feet on west side OF Fifth street near Clay,
S4,375
i. n. Stones trustee to J. II. Enos 33 feet
on west side of 4 Senty-eighth street between
o and p, $500.
Henrico Coiuhi-West End Land and I'm
prOVement Company 10 VI. IL A DaH IOOS
10 8 inclusive and - to IS inclusive square
ID. d., and lots - to IS inclusive, square +. f.,
plan of Auburn. 5l2, 460.7j.
r. A. Brauer to Minna DIETRICH, 3714 feet on
Twenty-Fifth street near ), TiO0
John H. Dinneen to NJ. l.. Spotswood, 1913
acres on Howard street near Richmond, 81
500
William Forrer TO D. L. Leftwich lot 5,
square % and lot 3. square 40, Chestnut Hill.
5000
James II. Richardson to James +. Harris,
49, acres on a road 90 feet wide four miles
northeast of Richmond. $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
THE Ems REUNION.
A Great Herd Gather and Have "A Good Time
Election of Officers.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 20-The festivities
attendant on the Elks' reunion were brought
to a close last night with the great pyrotech-
mic display at the fireworks amphitheatre.
Taken as a whole the Elks' visit 70 this city
has been a great success. They came IN
thousands The city was taxed 10 take care
OF the great herd, but all were safely housed
and properly fed.
Contrary TO expectation the John l.. Sulli-
van case did not come up before the Grand
Lodge this morning. After the annual report
had been read and approved the election OF
officers was proceeded with.
For Grand Exalted Ruler. DR.. Simon Quln-
lin. Of Chicago, was put III nomination by
Judge Griffths, of Troy, n. y. Immediately
atterward the name of Edwin b. Hay. OF
Washington. ID. c., was placed before the
Grand Lodge. In neat and graceful
speech DR.. Quinlin withdrew his name
and respectfully declined the nomination for
a third term Mr. Hayes election was then
made unanimous. Two nominations were
made for the Office Of Esteemed Grand Lead
ing Knight, w. G. Dudley OF San Francisco
and Frank +. Wright OF Toledo. Mr. Dudley
Withdrew. and Mr. Wright was declared
unanimously elected. Then MIR. Peter }.
Rush of Detroit was unanimously elected Is
teemed Grand Royal Knight. There was no
opposition 10 Dr. Clark Sprague Of Rochester
n. Y. for the Office of Esteemed Grand Lectur-
ing Knight.
Three names were put in nomination Tor
the grand secretaryshlp- Allen y: MY
ers. Cincinnati George A. REYNOLDS; Hart
ford, Conn., and John White OF Chicago
The nominations were then closed aud bal
lots were passed by the teliers The result
was the reelection of Hon. Allen o. Myers
by a comfortable majority. The election OF
trustees was then proceeded with.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

Emniox,nent bureau Work.

Secretary Candlish, of the Young Mems
lrstian Association, recently introduced a
lev feature by establishing an employment
y-'au Although the innovation has only
oefa known 10 comparatively few it has al
'-aay worked well, for several positions have
lceo f.led through the means OF this bureau.
Employers who apply to Secretary Cand-
..'a ll case they wish to I'll any vacancies IN
,leir offices. &C.. will find 1t TO their adj
,'al';age, for only applicants will be referred
- llen whose references have been thor
"lgtiy Investigated
~ present Mr. Candlish has applications
~ Two clerks. young men from eighteen TO
twenty years. who must be fair penmen.
Dds evening the first weekly social-re-
..i,s'ols meeting will be held in the parlor of
,le association Mr. G.. b. Sydnor. Jr., will
lnau't the meeting, and Mr.. McGee VIII
sveniug.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
Personal and General.

Mr.. Gregory preached last evening at the
Washington-street Methodist church.
Mrs. Charles NJ Philips is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs w. Il. Lee, 1903 Park avenue.
Mr.. Henry G. Berger returned from Balti-
more last evening.
Rev. w. II. Gregory and wife Of Gloucester
county are in the city, the guests of Sheriff
ID. ). Gates.
Mr.. b. b. Bumpass was reappolnted yester-
day as superintendent Of the Hanover poor
house for a term of four years.
Mr.. Henry Flegenheimer, deputy clerk Of
Henrco county, has gone to Charles City
county.
Mrs. H. H. Meyer, accompanied by her
mother. will leave in about ten days for Paris.
While there she will visit her sister, who re-
sides in that city.
Rev. Charles Writ Trainham and Miss
Annie. daughter Of Mr.. John T. Saville. will
be married May 9th. at els o'clock, in the
Second Baptist church.
Mr.. James Netherwood was thrown from
his buggy and badly bruised yesterday after
noon in front of Everett Waddeys store. on
Main street When he recovered conscious
ness he was taken home IN a cab.
The executive committee Of the Rosemary
Public Library will be held this evening at
o'clock.
The Stuart Horse Guards and the Hanover
Troop will have q tournament at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon at "Kenwcod," near Kilby
station, in Hanover county.
staff Captain McFarlane. of Baltimore. will
visit the Salvation Army headquarters III this
city, corner Seventh and Main streets, on May
ODD and 23d
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
What Is Going on OF Interest o.. tho Other
Side OF the River.

The Chesterfield Circuit Court Is in session.
Mrs. W. NJ. Hall of Richmond is visiting
Mrs. Joseph Davidson.
Mr.. Lee @. Ellington, who has been sick at
his home, No. 1922 west Porter street. is i'm
proving.
Chesterfield farmers say that but for the re-
cent rams the hay crop would have been
completefailure.
Mrs. o. T. Webster has returned from Bal
timore, where she has been visiting her
brother. Mr. X. A. Woodbridge.
Miss ANNA Vanders,ice formerly OF Man
chester. is stopping with Mrs. Sarah A. Gary.
ZIG Tenth street.
The street-car track on Semmes-avenue
bridge was changed yesterday so as to make it
safer for passengers on the street-cars. Here
tofore the cars almost touched the side of the
bridge.
Mr.. A. s. Bacon, Of Manchester. superin-
tendent of the Richmond Paper Mills, has re-
turned from Washington. where he went TO
secure patent for an invention OF his con-
nected with paper-making machines. 1t is
claimed that Mr.. BacOn's Invention Will
greatly economic IN the manufacture OF
paper. e
tuesday evening some person broke one OF
the large panes of glass IN ,Messrs W; j..
Moody Il Sons store, 1902 Hull street 1t is
supposed that the person who broke the glass
leaned against it while drunk.
The May Queen entertainment under the
auspices Of the ladies of the Meade-Memorlal
church will begin next Tuesday evening IN
Leader Hall
The Richmond and Manchester Railway
Company are pushing ahead the work OF
track-laying on Decatur street. A large force
of hands were engaged yesterday putting
down the double track on this street. while
Others were making wire connections on
Seventh street.
The Republican convention that met at
Powhatan Courthouse Monday nominated
William NJ. Flanagan for Commonwealth :
attorney, +. A. Baugh for sheriff. Moses +.
Swami for treasurer and Joseph L. Mcfunn
for commissioner Of the revenue. There is no
opposition to the candidates for sheriff and
treasurer.
The second series Of illustrated sermons on
Pilgrims Progress" will be delivered
Wednesday evening at o'clock. The one
last evening was Sights in the Interpreters
House" Three paintings five by seven feet
are exhibited at each sermon, illustrating the
lessons TO be taught
Mr.. Joseph Traylor was cut by an unknown
negro Monday evening Mr.. Traylor was walk
ingup Hull streetin company with atrend. AT
the corner of Fifteenth street were several
negroes. and in order to pass Mr.. Traylor had
10 press his way through the crowd. He
showed the men aside and crossed the street.
but no sooner had he done this than one OF
the negroes ran up with knife in hand and
gave Mr. Traylor a very painful cut In the
shoulder. The negro then ran off and has not
been heard of since. Mr.. Traylor's wound
prevents him from attending TO his work, but
is not a serious one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
The Body TO Convene in Birmingham,
Ala., To-day.
LIST OF THE VIRGINIA COMMISSIONERS.
Many Matters of Ecclesiastical Importance
To BE Observation-Disclosures
of Committees.

The General Assembly will meet to-day IN
the First Presbyterian church. Birmingham.
Ala. This is one of the comparatively new
cities of the South. Lippincott's Geographi-
cal Dictionary, published in 1882, speaks OF 1t
as "a post-village. the capital of Jefferson
county, with a population of about 2.40O."
But it mentions the fact that coal and iron
abound here" This is the secret of its re-
markable growth.
The Assembly has met three times before
in the State of Alabama-in 1862 at Mont
gomery. when Rev. j. L. Kirkpatrick, ID. D.,
was moderator in 1869 at Mobile, when Rev.
DR.. Stuart Robinson was moderator. and 1871
at Huntsville when Rev. DR.. William 5.
Plume was moderator.
Following is a list of the commissioners TO
the Assembly from the Synod of Virginia;
Abingdon Presbytery-S Il. Preston. j. G.
Porterfed. Alternates, L. Mowbray NJ. Will
liams
Alternates. J. G. Dinwiddie j. l.. Enderle.
Fast Hanover-R. ID. Stimson, f. M.
Crutchfeld. E. B. McCluer l.. Sheldon, Al
ternates. K. p Kerr, w. }. Leake 5. n.
VIM. George j. Haw. =,
Greenbrier-J. II. Lewis, James Mann. AL
ternates. George r. Lyle. s b. Hannah. =,
Roanoke. f. Latimer, j. A. Shearer. Al
ternates, T. s. Wilson. }. l.. Tredway.
Lexington-J f. Booker. G. Grattan. Il. +.
Campbell, T. c. Morton. Alternates e.; i.
Brown. J. c. Minor, J. b. Bttinger, y. <.
Long.
Maryand-Jame Nicols, Trusten Polk.
Alternates. A. T. Graham, A. NicOlassen.
Montgomery Il. Bridges. VIM. Ingles,
c. d. Waller. j. w. Bggs. Alternates, S. J.
Baird, j. A. Douglas, 2. c. Clark, ID. G.
Yates.
West Hanover McIlwaine. O. 7. Wicker.
Alternates. d. Bain, G.. +. Caskie
Winchester L. f.. Scott, W. T. Williams.
Aternates +. J.. Wilson. Cleon Moore.
The meetings of this highest court of the
PRESBYTERIAN Church always excites interest
and there are many important matters which
will engage attention at this meeting.
Never in the history of the Church has the
cause of eyangelizaton awakened such inter-
est The same is true, to large extent, of
the cause Of education and publication, in
Guiding colpOrtage All of these great enter
prises will come before the Assembly with
claims more emphatic than before.
In the field OF missions questions IN refer
ence to the work in Greece will be presented
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

The sen"toCommittee to Hear Views onth.
Subject.

m -
Subject.
The special committee of the Senate which
had been appointed during the last session az
the Legislature TO bring about some lepisla-
ton 10 reduce the criminal expenses in this
State Will hold a session in the Senate cham
Der this forenoon. The COMMITTEES consists ~
Senators j. ". G.. Blackstone (Accomac)
Charles p. Jones (Rockbridge), r. w. Moore
tFairiax), William A. Little. Jr. (Fredericks-
burg, John Il. Johnston (Roanoke).
This committee last year drafted thirteen
bills providing for the desired reform, which
were all passed by the Senate. However, the
House failed 10 take any action on these bills.
but appointed committee from their body
TO hold sessions during the recess and make
recommendations 10 the House during the
coming session.
The Senate committee had the matter re-
committed 10 them, and it is expected that
some concerted action will be agreed on by
the two committees The Senate committee
were called together for Tuesday morning. but
no action was taken, owing TO the absence of
some of the members.
Senator Blackstone stated TO representa-
tive of THE TIMES that in all probability
only Senator Little would be present besides
himself. Judge S. b. Witt and Common
wealths-Attorney Smith have been invited TO
appear before che committee and submit
their views IN regard TO the regulating of the
jurisdiction of magistrates, which in some
instances. Is concurrent with that of the
county courts, while in others of minor inn
portance redress can only be secured from
the county court.
Messrs. Blackstone and Little will then
draft bills embodying the views of Judge Witt
and Commonweath'sAt Attorney Smith and sub
NIT them to the other members of the com
mittee for their Endorsements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
FROM BOSTON.
COMING TO RICHMOND
To Discuss the Virginia and Carolina Rail-
rOad.

To Discuss the Virginia and Carolina Rail-
road.
Mr.. S. W. Travers, chairman of the com
mittee on inland trade of the Chamber Of
Commerce, sent the following letter on the
18th instant to Mr.. James 7. Dalton. of Pc
tersburg, chairman of the committee on the
Virginia and Carolina railroad:
In behalf OF my committee. | would re-
spectfully invite you and your committee to
Richmond on Tuesday next the 26th instant,
TO further discuss the subject of the Virginia
and Carolina. | trust you may find it con-
venient to come on the day named. We
will be pleased to meet you at the
room of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
here at any hour you may name. Kindly let
me know at your earliest convenience if the
day will suit your committee. and also state
the hour when we may expect you. My de-
sire is 10 have an attendance of my own COM
mittee. together with other prominent gen.
tlemen of Richmond, who may aid us by
their counsel
The committee from the Petersburg Cham
Der of Commerce are Hon. T.. G. Venable,.J.
Il. Dalton, L. LMarks. R..C. Scott. Simon
Seward and Robert Gillian. The committee
will leave for Richmond on Tuesday after
noon neVt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

For blood. skin. stomach and kidneys use
Plummer Bromine Arsenic Water from ma
ture's own laboratory.
Ladies will find this water the very best cure
for indigestion and dyspepsia, and it will at
and pimples on the skin. and thus beautify
the complexion This water is from the cele-
brated Healing Springs of Ashe county, N.
c.. and is being generally used in dyspepsia.
indigestion, acid stomach, kidney troubles OF
all kinds, impure blood. old sores. pimples.
blotches scales and rough skin. Be sure to
get the Plummer Bromine Arsenic Water.
OWENS Il MINOR DRUa Co., Agents,
Opnosite poatoffiea Richmond Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

Marrisge st Early Morn at the Brides Rcst<
dence ON Belvidere street.

Miss Julia l. Smith. in neat-ftting travel
ing suit Of tan material, yesterday morning
became the wife of Mr.. T.. x. Donnan.
The ceremony took place at the brides
residence. No. 2l9 south Belyidere street. and
was performed by Rev. A. II. II. Stewart.
After ali informal reception and congratu.
lations Of the many present Dir. and Mrs.
Donnan left ON the Norfolk and Western rail
road FOR Long Branch and New York.
Miss Smith is the attractive and popular
daughter of Mr.. s. j. Smith. and Mr.
Donnan is book-keeper at the Tinsley can
ming establishment. de is popular, and
many wish him and his bride every happ-
ness.
Miss Lizzie Davis. Mr.. Samuel Cooke, and
Mr.. NJ. f. Smith acted as attendants at the
marriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
ARRESTS MADE.
JottinGs of Interest From the Three Police
stations.

Page Dabney (colored) was confined in the
Second police station last evening. He is a
person of unsound mind, and is sixty-fve
years Old
Spence Booker (colored) was arrested last
evening for stealing a silver watch, the prop
erty of David Rider
Wash. Goodman, who was before the Police
Court Yesterday. had another warrant sworn
ont against him yesterday afternoon. charging
HIM with stealing an Overcoat. the property
of Dabney Ayres. The case will be heard in
the Police Court to-day. Goodman is now in
Jail
Lewis Brown (colored) created consider
able family discord last evening by getting
intoxicated and going home and throwing
furniture at his wife He was arrested and
locked up in the Second station.
Cornelius Harris (colored) was arrested and
locked up in the First police station last
evening charged with cutting Edward Evans
(colored). No serious wound was inflicted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

End of Long Baseball Cham
pionship-UniOn Passenger Depot.

pionship-Union Passenger Depot.
NORFOLK. VA. May 20. Especial. IA de-
cree was entered in the Corporation Court
Yesterday in the case of Goodwin against
Goodwin, after fifteen years of litigation.
Since Judge Brookes decision that crap
gambling cases were not indictable any num-
Der of such dens have been opened IN full
blast here. Officials are determined TO
raid them out, however and arrest the par
Elephants upon the charge OF disorderly con-
duct.
A hotly-contested game Of amateur base
ball was PLAYED here yesterday between the
Unions and Nationals of this city. The latter
claimed the champi nship Of the two cities.
The score resulted in IL 10 10 in favor OF the
Unions.
Last night the council in JOINT session nc,
cepted the proposition of the Norfolk and
Western road whereby they agreed 70 erect a
union passenger depot. freight and car-shops,
and donate Malone Lake for city park also
10 erect large repair-shops at LamOerts Point.
which viii entail an expense OF goo. 100. pro-
vided the city will close up oertaih portion
of east Main street apd open two new streets,
which will only cost the city tSS,775
The DISCIPLES hurch. which has recently
undergone extensive repairs. will be reopened
tonight with impressive exercises.
The New York market has taken sudden
drop on berries-from fifteen to nina csnts'
owing tn gln.. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
E,,mIne Tbelr Manufactures.

The Academy of Medicine and Surgery
have adopted an amendment 10 the resolution
passed at the last meeting. to-wt: To extend
the invitation to the manufacturers of the
various foods" as we'll as "feiments" 10 a
competitive examination in this city. The
committee in charge of this matter will soon
send out invitations TO all Interested parties
in this country and in Europe TO meet here at
a convenient time. probably next fall. Tho
committee will make arrangements for their
recention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
Toreicn Missionaries.

Mr.. w. G. Buchanan. of this city, was one
the Union Theological Seminary of Virginia
who will 90 as a missionary to Japan. The
other four were Mr. ID. G.. Armstrong, Of
Salem. Va. who will go to Campinas. Brazil;
Mr. it, T. Graham, of Winchester, Va, who
will 60 to Japan; Mr.. George Hudson, Of
Galveston. Texas, and Mr.. Is. c. Patterson. OF
Barterbrook. Va. who will 90 TO China
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
sACRED-HEART CHURCH.
Reception OF the New Pastor-Purset to Father
McCarty.

A reception was rendered Father McCarty
last evening in the basement of the Sacred
Heart church, which was similar to the meet
ing held the evening before in honor of
Father Cutler.
Father McCarty is the assistant pastor of
the church. but be leaves with the old pastor
for Alexandria. He was also presented with
a well filed purse which was given as testi-
monial by the Sunday school teachers.
At the meeting MIR. John d. O''Keete pre-
sided. and the presentation speech was made
by Mr.. W. F. Reddy. Father McCarty made
n feeling reply. He spoke of his pleasant re-
Iations with the people and , Of the pain which
the parting caused. He urged them to con
lend special care to the Sunday school.
The new pastor. Father J. b. O'Rielly, ar
rived yesterday. from Winchester Va, and
was present at the meeting last evening, and
who were present. and was warmly received.
He will preach his first sermon next Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
The Child Died.

moned at 1920 o'clock to the foot Of Ninth
street. where a colored child was i'll; it died
before the doctor arrived.
The second call OF the day was at 2:30 o'clock
from 7173s south Pine street, where a colored
woman had an attack of epilepsy
At o'clock the ambulance was called TO
Patterson's tobacco factOry-a colored man
was found suffering with cramp colo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
Strangers Our Midst.

Among the people registered at Ford's
Starro of Atlantic City, n. j. Mrs. Baird is a
sister of Mrs Gertrude V. Barnum of Atlantic
City. and the latter is well known in Rich
mond society.
Mr.. T. d. Cubberly, of Trenton, N. j., is
also at Fords. He is large builder, and was
the contractor and builder Of the Union
depot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
C4PIrALIzING THE ExcHANGE.
Action Taken by Farmers' Alliance Execu-
tive Committee.

The executive committee of the Farmers
Alliance was in session yesterday at the Office
of Major A. r. Venable, the secretary Of the
exchange The question of capitalizing the
exchange was discussed at some length, and
was finally decided in the affirmative. The
establishment. in Richmond will be the cen
trail Office or distributing point for the local
exchange through the State. The most of
the business transacted yesterday was routine.
The committee adjourned about 100 o'clock.