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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
CEMETERY HOr-HOUsES.
The Committee on st. Johns Burying Ground
VIII save Expenses.

The Committee on st. Johns Buryng
Ground Of the City Council hold meeting
Yesterday afternoon at the burying ground to
select place for the erection of hot-houses
and discuss the details Of the plan Hereto
fore the committee have been compelled to
appropriate about $50 every spring for the
purchase of flowers with which 10 beautify
the ground.
II has been deemed advisable to the mem
bers of the Committee 10 construct hot
house, where flowers could be kept during the
winter, in order that the annual appropria-
ton for flowers might be saved or st least
materially reduced.
Some time ago the sum Of 81 800 was set
aside for the lowering of the front wall of
the burying ground between Twenty-fourth
and Jwenty-ntt streets and for the enlarg-
ing and improving of the entrance. BIDS
were received and the contract WAS awarded
to the lowest bidder at a cost of about : 200.
The contract also provided that the con-
tractor could make use OF the old materials
with the exception Of 6, 600 bricks. which were
to be turned over TO the city.
At the last meeting Of the Common Council
resolution was introduced by Mr. Mann,
chairman Of the committee. authorizing the
latter TO expend the balance lett over from
the appropriation Of ~ 500 for the erection of
the lighthouses. IL was stated at the same
time that the 5000 bricks turned over by the
contractor would be sufficient to build the
house. The resolution was adopted.
The whole matter was discussed in an in
formal manner yesterday. and It waJ decided
to erect the buildings, provided that the
Board OF Alderman concur IN the resolution
and that the same meets with the approval by
Mayor EllysOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
GENERAL cooxr,s BRAVERY.
An Interesting Incident in the Lifo of tho
Lstnented General.

Captain W. G. Marshall. tho principal of
the Cleveland High school at Markham.
Fauquier county, Va, recently related the fol-
lowing incident of the war. which goes 20
snow tne characteristic bravery and GOODNESS
Cooke.
ON the last retreat Of our army from Peters
burR. When the enemy was pressing US in
overwhelming numbers. was left with two
sections OK the battery Of Fauquier Artillery
10 make show of resistance and keep back
the advancing force as far as possible on that
road. AT last. when all the infantry whose
retreat we were protecting had considerably
u'stanced our battery. and we found ourselves
alone IN the face Of the enemy, we limbered
our guns and beat a hasty retreat, their
columns rapidly advancing at an inconve-
niently short distance in our rear.
IN reaching depot on the Weldon rail-
road Twelve or fifteen miles below Petersburg
We overlook Cookies brigade. tho last Of our
Ietreatng infantry marching ut their best.
Out OF course 40 match for my men who were
mounted on caissOns and horses in their
hurried fight
As we approached General Cooke rode up
saying Captain Marshall, ! will lose my
whole command unless we check this adj
vance. and ordered us into battery on the
spot
The situation was desperate. my command
numbered about fifty men and three or four
guns, the force almost upon u.s. was over
whe.mlng. but in a fash every gun was in
position and every man doing his best work
General Cooke, after ordering his brigade
10 continue their retreat. cody advanced to
the front and took his stand. determined to
save his men: he himself sought the post of
danger % which be- was obliged to expose us,
and stood conspicuous on this most I'M
enfiable spot, directing the firing with his
usual firm, composed manner. and en-
cOuraging the gunners by telling them he
had never seen better firing during the war
The men well knew they were on serious
duty and sent shells with such deadly effect
that they plowed great burrows in the ranks
we faced. bringing the advance 20 a sudden
halt. The enemy, not knowing the meaning
of this unexpected resistance. OF the strength
OF our force. now drew up in line Of battle,
which change delayed them from half an
hour 20 an hour. our guns meanwhile giving
them the rest they had. and the general at
m side til the last shot was fired as cool and
calm as if no danger was before us.
When NJ last the others had taken position
and charge was ordered. he turned to me
az they were dashng upon us. and said 10 me
quietly: Captain. hope we have saved my
brgate. Now we VIII save ourselves.
Timber 90 the rear 80 Which most acceptable
order was obeyed in double-quick time while
lie wheeled his horse and gallOped of battery
and general soon leaving at 8 safe dis
lance the body of troops lately 80 near
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City News.

Miss Julia Frantz, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs d. f. Lipscomb.
Mr.. and Mrs Abram Terhune, of New Jersey.
are visiting friends here.
Miss Cora Snellings and Miss Annie Graf
left Thursday for Baltimore
Miss Estele Crowder, of Ettrick, Chester
field county. is visiting friends in Norfolk
Miss Carrie Pool. of Petersburg. who has
been visiting Mrs. w. Reams of this city. has
returned home
The case of Joe Callenberger. of Swans
boro. charged with feIonious assault. was
before a magistrate in Swansboro Thursday
and continued
Mr.. John Mcintosh. of the firm Of Rennie Il
Mcintosh has returned from Scotland where
he has been on visit 10 old friends and
acquaintance for the last five or six weeks.
Mr. Mcintosh took his family with him 20 the
old country, where they will remain fo- some
time yet.
Stuart Lodge No. al. I. o. o. F.. Of this
city will celebrate their twenty first anniver-
sary August I'd. A committee has been ap-
pointed TO get up picnic at Forest Hill Park
on that day and Mr.. II. A. Jordan. who is a
member Of the committee, said yesterday
that the lodge expects 10 have grand time.
Invitations will be sent 10 officers Of the
Grand Lodge and other prominent Odd-fel-
lows
The body of man was discovered by Mr.
Hughes Thursday afternoon in what is known
as Pulliam's swamp. in Chesterfield county.
about four miles up the Midlothian turnpike
From tie clothes it was supposed TO be the
body Of white. The county authorities were
notified, and Constable Ed Davis, Of Swans
boro went out yesterday to look after the
matter.
The continued case against William Mat
thews (colored), charged with assaulting a
colored woman named Susan Nash. came up
before the Mayor yesterday morning. Susan
testified that the reason she was not hero
when the case first came up WAS because
Matthews had paid her quarter and promised
she shouldn't work any more for week if she
didn't appear against him. The Mayor fined
the accused go. There was another charge
against the woman Nash and Matthews. of a
misdemeanor, for which they were fined $50
each and were committed TO Jail in default.
At meeting Of Friendship Lodge. No 20.
X Of p. held Thursday night. the following
officers were installed for the term.
p. c., w. Il. Lithgow G.. c.. Ii. n. Tennille;
V. c., W. G. Fowlkes; Prelate. H. L. Kidd;
X of X. and s., James f. Galloway; b. f., s.
x. Owens; NJ t.. j. w. Condrey; M. A., G.
NJ. Bower; |. G., j. II. Nichols; o. e.. j. l..
Clarey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
The Ambulance.

The city ambulance WAS called at Q o'clock
yesterday 10 the Standard Spike Works in
Manchester TO one of the white w0rkmen A
par Of heated ron had been thrust into his
iee making severe aud paieiUl wound. Or.
Matthews. Of Manchester. rendered him
sspoeoy assistance. and be was removed 20 bis
nome IN this city where Dr. Levy is now at
tending him.
=, 10 no second call was made at 7:45 p. NJ TO
eho nv pQlicestation 10 an intoxicated man
VINO ma been run over by wagon and
severely bruised. His wounds were dressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

the owners Of horses. The ordinances passed
ut the lest meeting was proper ard stands a
law to-day"
HARDSHIP.
Mr. perdue argued in favor OF the ord.
nance being repealed lie considered il =
great hardship to the ono thousand peorle
who owned cows in Manchester
The vote was begun on the motion for re-
consideration, but Mr.. Kolin interrupted the
clerk by stating that he objected TO members
voting who owned cows. Mr. Rolin called
attention 10 the rule.
The vote was then taken es follows Messrs.
Fair. Jones. Pitt. Starke. TAYLOR, Toney
Weisiger and Perdue--nyes. 3: Messrs. Brow
der. Morris. O'Brien and Kolin-noes. 4.
As soon as the vote was announced Mr..
Roln stated that he objected 10 Messrs
Toney, Taylor and weisiger voting
Mr.. Weisiger said the cow at Lis home be-
longed TO his wife
Considerable discussion was then indnlged
in as to whether the three members named by
Mr. Rolin should be allowed to vote.
Mr.. OBrien moved that the matter be re.
ferred TO the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Perdue said he did not wish TO ignore
the matter. but would be forced to go homo
in n short time
Mr. Toney wanted matters settled to-
night"
Mr. Jones moved that the rules be suspended
and the ordinance presumably that in refer
ence 10 cows be acted upon.
Mr.. Rolin again objected TO certain members
who owned cows voting.
Mr. Perduo ruled that the rule referred TO
by Mr., Rolin meant members interested Pc
cuniarily"
Mr.. Jones withdrew his motion for action
on something 10 q careful observer not be-
fore the body.
Mr.. Rolin said he was chairman Of the Com
mittee on Ordinances and would bring in an
ordinance identical with the one acted on at
the last meeting"
motion, which had been withdrawn said that
the old ordinance in reference 10 animals was
questionable. and he was not in favor OF
adopting another shaky ordinance about COWS
After discussion (entirely out of ORDER
the Council adjourned at IL o'clock TO meet
next Thursday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
WIN M4sONIC HONORs.
The Funeral Mr.. Hiram Oliver Took Place
Yesterday.


The ceremony at the funeral of Mr.. Hiram
Oliver, which took place yesterday morning
at il o'clock from Leigh-street Baptist
Church. was unusually impressive
Henrco mon Lodge, No. 1870, A. +. and A.
NJ of which he was tor many years al active
member, formed al their hall and marched IN
q body 20 Mr divers residence, corner Mar
shall and lwenty-fifth streets where they
were Joined iy many citizens who had come
10 pay their last duty Of respect t. an old and
honored man and CeyOut Christian.
The services III the church were conducted
by the Rev Dr. Goodwin. who was assisted
bv Drs. Cooper and Pitt. Of the First ana en-
abe-street Baptist churches, and Rev. George
Raw. of Mon Station Methodist church, who
was for many years Mr.. divers pastor. APP
prOpriatc and touching remarks on the many
virtues of the deceased were made 10y each Of
the ministers. and several selected hymns. by
request OF the deceased, were sung by the
choir.
Captain Frank Cunningham sang THE
Home Of the Soul"
notable feature Of the occasion was the
presence in the south gallery of "a very large
number of colored people who. at different
times and almost to the time Of his death, were
diily under his charge at the factory. over
which he had SO long exercised control, and
all of whom seemed deeply to feel the loss of
one 10 whom they had at all times telt ready
10 go for advice and assistance.
In the death OF Mr.. Oliver Richmond loses
citizen who has ever been identified with
It's progress, and who has aided III no small
degree IL its moral and material advance
ment.
Mr. Oliver leaves loving wife to mourn his
loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
Old Point and Virginia Beach, Ocean View
and Norfolk Via tho G. & q. Route.


The attractions Of Old Point Comfort and
Virginia Beach are too well known 10 require
mention but the route to them by which both
can be visited for about the same cost of fare
may not have been so impressed on tue
public mind. The Chesapeake and Ohio has
two daily trains direct fOr Old Point. landing
its passengers about one hundred yards of
the Hygeia. whence those desiring can make
q later visit 10 Virgins Beach can take steam
ers passing many times each day 10 Norfolk
where connection is made with the Virginia
Beach trains. or should one desire 10 go first
TO Virginia Beach he or she can take either Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio trains connecting at
Newport News with the steamer Louise. CIV
inc fifty minutes sail across Hampton Roads.
and on which one can get the dust of travel
blown off oI washed of and in q few moments
be taken by bus OF hack TO Virginia Beach
train waiting TO convey. him TO the Princess Ann
Hotel where both the inner and outer man
can be refreshed.
The Chesapeake and Ohio sell round trip
tickets, good until October 3lst. from Rich
mond to Old Point at -, and 10 Virginia
Beach at $50. Also on Fridays and Saiur-
DAYS. good 10 return by the following Monday
10 old Point at %. and Virginia Beach at
$3.50.
For those who viii 60 on Sunday morning.
spend four hours at Old Point. and return on
the evening Of the sama day the rate 10 s2.50
for the round trip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
MIR. ISnowles, HnrInl.

The funeral Of Mrs. Cammie Cary Knowles.
widow of the late Louis Il. Knowles took
place yesterday afternoon at Pensacola.
Fla.
The remains were buried beside those Of
her husband. WHO died only three months
ago. 1t was thought the body would be
brought hore for interment. but her request
had been that she should rest beside her
husband IN the quiet shades of the sweet
Southern Cemetery, and her wishes were
respected
The deceased was daughter OF Colonel
John b. Cary and had spent many years of
her life III this city. large circle of friends
and admirers learned with great regret of her
death. There were no children in the family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
TO SEwPoRr NEWS.
The Catholic Societies Made Final Arrange
ments Last Evening.

Quite number of delegates from the vari-
Gus Catholic societies in this city met last
evening in the rooms of the McGill Catholic
Union. Mr.. John NJ. Higgins was elected
chairman and Mr.. Thomas Cox secretary.
There were fifty-three delegates present from
twelve different societies and the meeting had
been called to make the necessary arrange
ments for good representation of the Catho-
lies OF this city at Newport News on Sunday.
July 18th, when the new Catholic church in
that city will DO dedicated.
On motion of Mr.. Higgins Mr.. Fritz Sitter
ding was by reclamation, elected marshal
to take charge of the parade of the societies
The line will be formed at Newport News
junction and march from there TO the church.
The members Of the various societies were re-
quested TO be at the Chesapeake and Ohio de-
pot on time as the train would leave promptly
at 8 o'clock in the morning. Tickets can be
had from any member of the societies.
The following committees OF the several
societies will make the necessary arrange
ments for the trip:
81. Benedicts Society.-Charles Hultz-
bach Lewis Reilbacker. August Fischer, Peter
Eckert.
St. Marys Beneficial and Social Union
Joseph b. Winter. George W. Bliley, John
Stelnbrecker, K. Schultz.
st. Joseph's Beneficial Society-G. Ross. A.
Hartken, f. Sitterding, W. Felthans. Joseph
W. Bliley.
McGill Catholic Union-W. F. Reddy. W.
J. Quigley. Joseph Mcdonald, Norman Dart,
A. J. Cavanaugh, j. F. Melvin. Thomas Cox,
A. '. Shea. ID. }. Coleman.
West-End Catholic Beneficial Society,".
Lehman, NJ. Fowler, Thomas Dolan. j. II.
Neagle. James j. Dreamer.
st. Patricks beneficial and Social Society
A. L. Masuerier i. IL Mckinley. r. J.
Sheehy. NJ. j. Beck, p. r. Murphy
st. Patrick's Con. st. Nincent's De Paul
H. j. Shervin, +. j. Parater, Owen O'Nen.
Ancient Order Hibernians-J. j. DAILY. Fe-
lix heegan. John T. Neagle, Thomas Rock,
John Mckinley, NJ. Ferriter. J. X Molloy.
Catholic Knights America Branch lG2-
John Smith. r. keenan,. G. w. Riordan, b.
Carrara
Catholic Knights America, Branch 49,
F. N. Catogni. d. j. Coleman, John A.
Ahern.
Catholic Beneficial Society,". J. Riley,
James Hayes NJ. Johnson. William Rankin
Thomas Byrne John NJ. Higgins.
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Ella King Gordon.

Mrs. Ella King Gordon, wife of Mr. G. II.
Gordon. and daughter of the late j. j. King.
died yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock after
a lingering illness at her home on Twenty
fifth street near Leigh, The husband and two
children survive her
The deceased was most estimable woman.
lovely Christian character, and devoted 70
her family circle Her death will prove
source of profound regret 10 q large number
of friends in this city.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
at ; p. NJ. from Clay-street Baptist church,
and the interment will be at Hollywood.
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The Elba Club.

The Elba Democratic Club held its regular
bi-monthly meeting at 8 o'clock. President
Davis in the chair. Under the head Of cleo
tion of new members about a dozen names
were proposed and President Davis in ex-
pressing his qualification at the eyer-growing
prosperity OF the club took occasion t. pay a
tribute to The TNHs for its excellent reports
OF the clubs meetings which have done much
TO develop the activity OF the Democrats of
Clay ward aud 10 arouse interest III the af-
fairs of the club
The mex: meeting Of the club will be held
Friday the 2fth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

. lewis g. Smith, the mayor of Oxford. n.
~ died IN that city on Thursday night. The
deceased Wa brother OF Mr.. NJ. y. Smith. n
prominent member Of the Richmond tobacco
~, race s VINO lett Yesterday morning 10 attend
ts ui, onilln was young man and leaves a
M9nliiy lie was extremely popular both IN
the business and social circles Of Oxford. and
trends in this city. ""''' ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

Meetings Which VIII be Held ut the Associa-
ton TO-NOrrow.

The meeting for boys VIII DO held in the
parlor Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Mr..
W. W. Smith will conduct the meeting
At O'Clock the meeting for young men will
take place i'm the library and reading groom.
and the Rev. Dr. ~ ". Landrum. of the Sec
oul Baptist church, will be the leader Mr..
Haddon s. Watkins viii sing solo. Mr.
$. III. Mowry viii direct the singing OF Il large
chorus OF trained singers while Mr.. ". l..
Willis viii preside over Tie organ, and Mr..
Shepherd " ebb Will play Tie piano.
in the absence II Secretary Candiish. who
is spending his vacation at the encampment
40 Hampton. Assistant Secretary James 5.
Atkinson Will take charge of the Bible class at
O'Clock, at the close Of which tea will be
served IL tho directors room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
On the Ariel.

The steamer Ariel will leave hero tonight
at 10 o'clock for en- excursion to Newport
News and Norfolk. The excursionists reach
Norfolk ut O'Clock tomorrow morning and
will leave there at o'clock reaching this
city at midnight This is q pleasant oppor-
tunity for moonlight ride on the James
river and the fare having been named at III,
places the trip within the reach of all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

The congregation of the Old Market Pres
byteran church. Rev. /. b. Turnbull pastor
are taking steps to build church on their lot
corner of Franklin and Nineteenth streets
They hope to raise about 30. 900 for that pur-
pose. ID is in contemplation TO have in the
new church. IN addition to an auditorium. n
reading-room, kitchen and reception-room
and a bedroom or two for the accommodation
Of the SICK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

Mr.. George t. West, formerly with A. A.
Allen of this city. and an ex-ieutenant of the
Blues. having successfully passed an examina-
ton before Judges Wexford and Grimsley
was admitted to the bar Wednesday.
Mr. West has been pursuing his law studies
OF the University under Professors Macon and
Gilmore. He will probably go to Fort Worth.
Texas, 20 practice his profession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
DANGEROUS EIGHTH.
One Family Have Moved and Others Are De
batting the Subject.

Yesterday afternoon the air of silence that
precedes a storm peryaded the vicinity Of the
Hghth-street tunnel. Parents stood at door
and gateways. as if constantly expecting the
crash OF timbers and the sound Of caving
earth. A little knot of idlers. attracted
thther By the accounts of the caying tunnel
stood at the end Of the street leaning over
the railing that oyerlooks the northern end of
the opening.
The occupants Of No. G35 north Eighth had
by the advice OF Captain Cutshaw. va ated
their residence while Mr.. John Boisseau's
family who bad also been advised that their
place was in danger, were still considering
the question whether or not TO leave their
home
I'm the front Of both houses are large open
ms IN the earth and brick work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
THE EIGHrH-SrREEr TUNNEL.
A Conference with the Mayor-The Presi-
dent Of the Road viii be Here.

dent Of the Road Will be Here.
A conference took place at tho Mayors Of
fee yesterday between that official and Major
j. II. Capers, chairman Of the Committee on
Streets and Mr. Preston Cooke. who is acting
City Attorney IN the absence Of Mr.. &. y.
Meredith. who is sOjournlng at CObDs Island
on "a leave Of absence The conference was
on the dangerous condition of north Eighth
street Mr.. Cooke will represent the lega adj
wiser Of the city at the meeting OF the joint
committees on finance and streets at L. Nj.
next Monday.
Major Capers yesterday received telegram
from Mr. n. G. Reid, Of New York. asking
that he might be heard before the committees
as the president of the Richmond and Chesa-
peake Railroad Company who are construct
IN the tunnel under Eighth street.
Major Capers replied that he could be
heard aud that it was IF the utmost import
ance for him to he present. rs the joint com
mttees would then take action on the Eighth
street tunnel. Later ia the day Major Capers
received "A second telegram from Mr. Reid
stating that he would certainly be here at the
time indicated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
HIT WITH 4 BRICR.
Tie Fourteen y ear-Old Son OF Mr.. Gilbert j
Hunt Assaulted.

Hunt Assaulted.
On Thursday evening as the fourteon-year-
old son Of Mr. Gilbert j. Hunt. who had acted
as Il escort to lady visitor at his fathers
house was returning 10 his home. he was
struck in the forehead with brick thrown
from out the darkness and by some one un-
known as yet 10 the police.
The boy was near the corner of Relviiere
and Grace streets and did not see any one.
nor does be now recall the exact spot upon
which be fell. Il is estimated that ho was IN
conscious for about an hour
Tie wound is severe, bat the attending
physician last evening did not consider it
necessarily fatal.
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GORDON.-Died at the residence Of her hus-
band. No. so north twenty-five street, at 2:30
p. ". July 10th. MARY ELLA. wife OF George
II. Gordon and daughter Of the lateJ ]. King.
at 7. VI. from the Clay-street Baptist church.
Interment Gt HOLLYWOOD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
Sunday school Assooln,inn-

The quarterly meeting Of the Baptist Sun
day School Association of Richmond and
Manchester will be held tomorrow afternoon
at O'Clock at the West View church. An ad
dress will be delivered Wv W. w. Lam
drum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
WEATHER FORECAST

- WAsHISGToN. d. C.. July i0.-Fore-
ram cast for Virginia: Fair. slightly warm
ItblR Ter south winds.
For North Carolina: Fair. slightly
= warmer. northeast winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

At stated meeting OF Dove Lodge. No. 81,
A. +. and A. NJ, at St. Adams ball last eve
and the Fellowcraft's degree were conferred
upon two candidates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11

Daniel Murphy. who conducts a saloon on
Sixth street, was arrested yesterday by Po-
licemen Sbinberger and Tailey. of the Second
district. james Wright made complaint
against Murphy. charging him with passing a
counterfeit silver dollar upon him.