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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Tho Location of the Thirty-six New Lights
Discussed Last Evening.

The Council Committee on Electric Light
held meeting yesterday afternoon. Mr. w
Deane Courtney in the chair.
The monthly bill for electric lights, due to
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com.
pany. was audited and ordered to be paid.
| The Council Q short time ago authorized
| the Electric Light Committee 10 erect thirty
six additional lights in tho city, the places to
be designated by the members OF the CON-
| mittee and. acting on this authority. Mr..
Bowden asked that lights be at Seven,
| teenth and Dock streets. Twenty-frst and
Grace, Twenty-third and Grace, Nineteenth
aid Marshall, Fifteenth and Franklin. Mr..
| Bowden reserved the right TO place the sixth
| light assigned 10 him until some future time.
he not having fully decided as to where he
] would erect il. He said. however that no
would probably place il on Dock somewhere
between Seventeenth and Twenty fifth streets.
IL was also decided that the light now
at the head Of the Government road lead
ing TO the National cemetery he removed to
the brow at Chimborazo Hill SO as 10 over
look the road
Mr. Courtney stated that he had decided
where to place the lights assigned him. and
designated them as follows: Eighth and Cary
TIedegar street. near the Tredegar gate en-
trance Seventh and Clay. Fifth and Clay.
Howitzer armory lot, and Tenth and Byrd
streets
Mr.. J. W. Carter stated that ne wished
lights placed at Thirty-frst and Franklin,
Thirty-second and Broad, at Haskins' corner
in Rockets, Lester and Louisiana, Twenty
sixth and Q Opposite the Seven Pines railway
depot Mr.. Carter said he would decide
next week as TO where he would place his
sixth light.
Mr. Courtney stated that Mr.. Glover who
was unavoidably detained by business. had
his list completed as TO where his SIX lights
were 10 be placed in Monroe ward The
chairman also stated that the Clay ward dele
cation had only decided on one light, which
is TO be placed at the northwest corner Of
Marshall and Brook avenue, in front Of the
Third poice-station.
Mr. Courtney stated that from information
received. he was of the opinion that the Jack
son ward delegation could not decide where
the six lights should be placed in that ward
This question was discussed at some length.
and was ended by Mr.. Bowden moving that
subcommittee Of two be appointed to desig-
nate the places FOR the lights in Jackson
ward. The motion was carried, and Nessrs
Bowden and Mann were appointed the sub
committee
letter was received from City Collector
Y. A. Sidewick, of Birmingham. Ala. asking
what means they employed TO ascertain the
candle-power Of the arc lights used 70 illumi-
nate the city. Tho letter was referred 20
Chairman Courtney for an answer and the
committee ad ourned-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
JUSTICE JoHS,s COURT.
The Docket Yesterday Was Very Small and
the Session Onits short

Many of the bloody-shirt waving nsv,
papers at the North claim that the yiroinis,.
are slow. This isa SANDER; atleast, in soma
spects. There Is one institution that isprornn,
absolutely and positively prompt. and h.,
laudable obedience 70 the laws Of the city ana
| State shines out over the Old Dominion -
day like the kerosene lamps at TunstalIs oVo-
| the Chickahominy swamp.
| Justice John goes To the bench in ~.
mornings as promptly at $50 as the chickens
| 60 % roost at shutdown.
! The court yesterday morning was a desola..
| dreary place. When Colonel Sam Page -
| his accustomed place within the rail be cse,
| his eyes about him and. seeing no SHADE
of Client I heard-him whisper =
| feel like one who treads alone SON.
banquet hall deserted" Nineteen wiz
persons and ono colOred man comro.aS
the crowd. That son of Africa looked "a
lonesome "a Robinson Crusoe on This second
day and the white folks" seemed about a.
much interested rs an audience at an bland
Park ball game I was lonesome myself and
but for Judge John 2 Jones the morning
would have been exceedingly dry. Judge Jone,
Is great man. The people If this
city do not properly appreciate him We
erect monuments every few days for soma
body whose intrepid soul has gone TO join the
band Of immortal heroes. but l fear we too
often fail to properly honor the living. judge
Jonesliyes in Sugar. Bottom. 'sladison.wari.
and Is truly great man. Some people say
that when the telegram came the other day
announcing Justice Crutchhelds delay by A
railroad accident ne hurried 30 the Police Court
in order 10 preside. but this is not true.
or course Judge Jones knew Of the wreck.
for he is a man that keeps posted on the cur.
rent events OF the day, but the charge that hs
believed the Shakespearean features Of JUS
tice John 10 be cold in death and hurried 20
assume the chair Of his erstwhile friend IS
false, Judge Jones is ambitious, and surely
legitimate ambition IL no grievous fault there
fore certainly any one who properly desires
TO exchange his location IN Sugar Bottom"
for the saccharne seat ia the Police Court
ought 20 encounter no opposition.
April Robinson was charged with gambling.
April is changeabe fellow and his state
ments shifted with that variableness that
might reasonably be expected. he WAS dis.
missed
John Hickey was again before Yer Honor"
but this time his wife testified first. and John
having abused her. was given plenty of time
70 repent.
Charles II. Deane lwhte) and Mary Davis
(colOred) were fined each e. for being drunk.
During the past month the Police Justice
disposed Of 287 criminal cases and tried 627
charges Of ordinance violations. ON criminal
charges u persons were sent on 20 the Hust-
ings Court for indictment by the grand Jury;
10 were convicted Of misdemeanor: i04 were
sent TO Jail in default Of surety for their good
behavior. and 3S2 were fined City fines COL
leoted. S902; State, $3.50; costs, s23S24-.
total 81 235.74
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
THE STATE FAIR.
The Outlook Is That 1t VIII Rival the Ex-
position.


position.
The Virginia State Fair TO be held in this
city on the 9th, 2Sth and 29th Of October
next promises 10 be the most successful ever
held here. The applications for space are
rapidly coming in from rs far North as the
State of New York and West as far rs Illinois
The management is greatly encouraged and
think that the 9th of October will show a
fair surprising all that have been held hereto
fore and rivaing the great exposition of 1888
The bulk Of the exhibits will be placed in
the main exposition building the east wing
being used for the machinery. the west wing
for counties, tobacco and poultry, and the
centre for miscellaneous exhibits.
The committee on amusements and enter
tainments are hard at work arranging the de-
tails Of quite a number Of extra attractions.
and as soon rs published will. no doubt. At
tract universal attention. All the railroads in
the State have given the low rate of one fare
for the round trip, and taking the arrange
ments all III all our merchants may expect q
large crowd.
Friends Of the Society returning from the
country report that the people are anxious for
a good fair and that the attendance from the
rural districts will be large. The headquarters
of the Society are at Room %, TMEs building
and any one contemplating making an ex-
hibit is invited 10 call and see the plan Of the
exhibition spaces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
MISS REBEKAH PETERKIN.
Her Death Was n Great Loss to the City-Tho
Kings Daughters.

The sudden and unexpected death Of Miss
Rebekah .Peterkn is sadly regretted by all
who have a knowledge of the great amount Of
good aud charitable work done by that lady
in the most quiet and unostentatious manner.
Her rare qualities are highly appreciated and
will forever be remembered by the members
of the Episcopal Church as well as by all the
other denominations.
stion in the Baptist Church.of the city. while
IN conversation with representative OF The
TINES Yesterday. spoke in the highest terms
Of Miss Peterhn. In referring 20 the funeral,
which took place in st. James church We'd
nesdsy afternoon, this gentleman remarked
that the saddest sight during tho ceremonies
was when the poor. crippled girl was carried
into the church. whom Miss Peterkin had
nursed with the greatest care ever since She
had been an inmate Of the Shelterng Arms as
if she had been her own child
AS much as / sympathZe with DR.. Peter
kin and his venerable wife" the gentleman
continued 81 do not think that theyare 10 be
ptled rs much as the poor people Of our city,
who hencefOrth will miss the numerous acts
Of charity administered TO them by Miss
Rebekah Peterkin during her lifetime"
A meeting of the King IS Daughters of Rich
mOnd and vicinity will be held at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall at 51j
O'clock =. NJ. At this meeting suitable action
will be taken on the serious loss sustained by
this Christian organization in the death Of their
beloved and efficient associate, Miss kebokah
Peterkin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
THE OFFICE ABOLISHED.
The General Freight and Passenger Agent q
the Farmyillo and Powhatan Railroad.

The General Freight and Passenger Agent a
the Farmyillo and Powhatan Railroad.
Yesterday afternoon at O'clock the Office
Of general freight and passenger agent Of tho
Farmville and Powhatan Railroad Company
was finally abolished
For some time past this movement has been
contemplated. az il was evident 10 the directors
Of the company that reduction OF officers
was necessary in order 10 curtail expenses. ~
the traffic Of the road has been very light for
a long period. Mr.. W. G. Laughton. who held
the position. is a wel-knOwn railroad man
throughout the entire South and Southwest,
and was for many years "A conductor on the
Atlantic Coast Line. Priorto his being appoint
ell general freight and passenger agent Of tho
Farlnyile and PoWhatan Company he held a
similar position on the Piedmont. Freder-
ickshurg and Potomac railroad and
it was with difficulty that be was in-
duced % come here. owing 10 his eV-
IRENE popularity with the people with whom
he came IN contact on that road. Dir. Laugh
ton has been an efficient officer and has
labored earnestly 10 build up his department
aud il is with regret that the company found
itself compelled % abolish his department
Mr.. LaughtOn is "A native Of Richmond.
Mr. G.. Is. Jones, the assistant % the general
freight and passenger agent, IL well known
teegrapher and, newspaper man throughout
the States. Mr.. Jones came here soon after
the appointment of Mr.. Laughton. and has
proved himself faithful and efficient assist.
ant
A few minutes before the hour for the final
closing of the Office Mr.. Laughton and Mr..
Jones engaged in q very friendly chat. Many
pleasant little incidents were recalled Cap
tain Laughton complmented his assistant
and assured him that it would be- pleasure
10 secure his services if he should ever DO
placed in a position 10 require them. a. they
had not only been efficient but courteous 10
all affairs connected with his Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

An Interesting Talk with Mayor ElIyson on
the Subject.


The crematory from subject of Importance
has grown into one of greater interest
since it is surrounded by curiosity and sus-
pense- curiosity 10 know the final disposition
by the Council of the Joint resolution of its
committee selecting the almshOuse lot as a
location for that institution. now under the
ban OF the Mayors veto, and the suspense
attending the deferred decision in the
matter. Mayor Ellyson evidently had very
nice question 10 decide when he had the mat
ter Of location under consideration He salts
ned TINES reporter yesterday morning in
q casual discussion of crematorles In general
that ne had thoroughly Informed himself on
the subject and was frank 10 Say that he
thought the matter had two strong sides. and.
like many other matters. was largely controlled
by public sentiment. His Honor cited sew
eral instances where the agitation and Opposi-
ton to important measures resulted III the
origin of q substitute which proved more sat
isfactory than the original measure, and ex-
pressed tho hope that il further difficulty was
encountered in locating the crematory the
exigency might originate some more popu-
lar and effective plan of disposing of the city
garbage.
As an instance OF the manner in which
things which were once q nuisance might be-
come a blessing he cited the fact that in the
past the removal of dead animals from
the city was n source of great annoyance and
expense. whereas at present contractor paid
twenty dollars year for the carcases and ro-
moved them without pay.
Several cities in other States make garbage
a source of revenue by.sale for agricultural
purposes. and His Honor probably had day
dreams OF such an accomplishment in the
economy OF municipal management
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
SUNDAY-SCHOOL M4SS.TEETIN0
OF All of the Denominations OF Richmond
and Manchester.

A mass meeting of Sunday school workers
and friends Of all denominations Of Richmond
and Manchester will be held at Centenary
Methodist church on Sunday afternoon next,
at ! o'clock, under the auspices of the Viz
ginia State Sunday-School Society If All De-
nominations.
This meeting will be held in the interest Of
State evangel zatIon. and will be addressed
by Rev. DR.. Tudor, of Broad-street Methodist
church: Rev. DR.. Hall. Of the Seventh-street
Christian church, Mr.. Thomas Potts and Rev
~ Is. Wickham. the State evangelist of the
society, who has been actively engaged in the
work travelling through the counties and
organizing county societies. He will give an
interesting account of the needs Of the work
and of mis- labors for the past year in the field.
The excellent choir and organist Of Centenary
church will give some of their choicest selec-
tons Of music The occasion is one that in
forests every Sunday-school worker in the
twin cities OF Richmond and Manchester. and
will call out large numbers Of the great Sun
day.school army. both among the clergy and
the laity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

TIE TINS has been devotng constantly
increasing space TO the latest news OF our sis'
! ter city across the river. This has been rem
dered necessary by the rapid growth OF
Manchester, its expansion in wealth and pop
! ulation. its notable advance in all those
elements which constitute thrifty and pros
porous community. 1t is doubtful indeed
whether there is another community Of the
same size in the State which has exhibited
moro intelligence in Selling upon every means
TO promote its growth, or more activity and
energy in utilizing these means to the fullest
extent of which they admit.
Already the liberal offers which Manches-
ter holds out as an inducement TO manufac-
turers to transfer their plants thither-such
offers, fer instance, as eligible and valuable
sites without charge and exemption from
municipal taxation for certain length Of
time-are having the effect which was justly
already taken advantage of these offers to the
great advantage of the city. and still larger
number will in the future. doubtless, be in
fuenced to similar action by the same saga
cious liberality.
The spirit of this enlightened policy is to be
observed in every phase of Manchesters
affairs. The streets are being carefully and
substantially graded. one of the most beauti-
full parks in the State has been established in
the immediate vicinity of the city and on
every side there are to be noted many attrac-
tive residences in the course of erection. In
wealth in population IN actual ground cover
ed by its buildings, Manchester is steadily and
safely expanding.
Recognizing this general fact very clearly.
THE TIMES has taken steps that will hereafter
insure for its columns still larger amount CT
the local news of that growing community,
and at the same time furnish its inhabitants
with greater facilities for entering their names
upon the list of our subscribers, and turning
over their advertisements TO our central Office
The number of our subscribers in Manchester
is already so very large that it is just and
proper that we should give special attention
to the accommodation Of its people, and
with this in view we have decided to open
branch Office in that city. step which is de-
manded by the rapid progress which Man
chester is making as well as by the interests
Of The TIMES.
The Manchester Office of THE TIMES will
hereafter be at the corner of Fifth and Porter
streets, and will lie under the charge of Mr..
William G. Owens, who is so well and so
favorably known in that city. Here transient
advertisements can be handed in and papers
sold. Having made every provision to &C
commodate the people of Richmond. as to up
probation of which on their part we are daily
receiving the most gratifying proofs. we have
now taken the necessary steps to furnish
equal local facilities and an equal degree Of
accommodation to our friends in the thriving
and growing city of Manchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

SEVERAL weeks ago we directed the atten-
ton of our city authorities to the fact that our
streets were disfgured by number Of dead
trees. which were permitted TO stand from
month to month. thus constituting an ever
increasing danger to the people who are pass
ing on the adjacent sidewalks. There is no
sound reason which can be advanced in justi-
fcaton of the delay in removing these dead
trees. On the contrary. as long as they are
suffered to continue in existence they are an
unmistakable monument of municipal care
iessness, and are we'll calculated to
produce an unfavorable impression upon
ali persons who visit our city. Our
permanent residents may well regard them
WIN serious apprehension. for it would only
take very high wind to blow them as a
~nole. or IN part, TO the ground. To the
ground they must finally come by the ordi-
nary processes of decay. unless the axe is
his' iaid at their roots. We would call special
attention TO the dead tree opposite the Bsnk.
street. entrance 10 the custom-houss and 10
'he dead tree that stands at the northeast
corner OF Adams and Main. In no resp.ct
Whatever can either bs considered an orns.
mont to its locality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

GENERAL MALONE, who has for long time
been as much lost as If he had buried himself
in the dark forests of Africa. has emerged
sufficiently from the deep obscurity which
now envelopes him, TO address very wrath
ful letter to the Index-Appeali in answer to the
assertion of that paper that he was opposed to
ballot reform. The same impression fingers
in the minds of the few Yirginians who recall
the fact that Malone was at one time rather
well-known figure in Virginia politics. The
only association which Malone has with the
ballot in the minds of these persons is that
he showed very remarkable inventive genius
in creating the tissue ballot. a species of
ballot which has not given him the highest
position in the esteem of those who favor the
improvement of our electoral laws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
NEW YORK,
GENERAL.

TIE TIMES Of tomorrow will be IN issue Of
remarkable interest. In addition TO the latest
news from every part of the Old World, and
full telegraphic reports of events in the
United States at large and throughout this
State. besides letters from Washington. New
York and the White Sulphur Springs. and
our usual religious and secular departments,
there will be presented a valuable paper on
the Davis Monument. and also several authen-
tic letters by Thomas jefferson, which have
never before appeared in print
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
at least sell TO him at very profitable rates .
large quantity Of very mean rum.


large quantity Of very mean rum.
We learn from n recent issue of the Boston
Courier, one Of the most reliable journals
published in New England. that during the
course Of last year 1.01s,519 gallons of this
exhilarating article were shipped TO the
African coast The trade is steadily increas-
ing, as the taste Of the African brother h
cultivated, and no Insignificant part of the
income of Boston is now derived from this
source.
The trade in rum seems all the more con-
spicuous when the fact is recalled that Boston
does not contribute each year moro than
twenty ministers of different denominations
to the African mission field II is not at all i'm
probable that number of these missionaries
perish annually from the cannibalistic ten
denotes of their focks. especially when labor
ing under the pleasurable excitement caused
by copious potations Of New England rum.
The moral sense of our New England COM
patriots has always been distinguished for
somewhat mysterious fexibility when their
own profit or the property of others was in
volved. but ii is extremely difficult for the
Virginan Philstine to understand how the
Boston conscience justifes the shipment of
such large amount of rum to savages when
50 few missionaries are sent TO them. APP
pearances at least should be regarded. We
would recommend the Boston merchants who
make these shipments TO arrange that not less
than half dozen missionaries shall accom-
pany each cargo. In this way the ancient
reputation Of the city for superior virtue can
be preserved without any loss Of profit in the
rum trade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

The building on west Grace street formerly
occupied by the Church OF the Covenant -
now being taken down. |. will be regretted
in improved style with a handsome front u
uncut granite on the new lot lately secured
by the church on tho corner OF Park avenue
and Harrison street.
The committee on grounds and buildings
of Richmond College has courteously con-
sented to allow the congregation % worship
in the comfortable chapel Of that institution
for tho present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

Among the guests from Richmond az the
Hot and Healing Springs are. Mrs. Il. 9. Nor
ton, Mss julia Norton. Master Page Morton.
Miss Judith Darlington. Mr.. and Mrs. Mann
Valentine and Master Mann Valentine IT,,
Mr. Charles Ellis Miss Mnnford, Miss Eta
Munford and Master Charles Talbot while
arc expected Mrs. H. J. Jones and Miss May
Jones and Miss Emma Darlington.
Among those 81 the Warm Springs are DIT:
and Mrs. George b. McAdams. Alr. Richard
Pegram and Mr. Charles Withersp0on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

IT IS not generally known that the idea that
it is impossible to eat quail for thirty days
consecutively is of biblical origin. When the
the Lord for flesh to eat in place of the mama,
of which they had grown so heartily sick, he re-
piled through Moses that he would send his
chosen people the flesh which they so ardentlv
desired. And he said to them "Ye shall
not eat one day nor two days nor five days,
neither ten days nor twenty days, but even a
whole month until it come ont at your nos
trils and be loathsome unto you" At once a
wind went forth from the Lord that brought
quails from the sea, and they Tell by the camp
days journey on both sides.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

On to-morr wv night the pastor Of the Grove
avenue Baptist church. DR.. 5. A. Goodwin.
will. by special request, preach on Christian
Privilege. or the Old and the New Dispense
TONS This sermon was delivered two years
ago before the Dover Association. and -
said by many who heard It 70 be one OF tho
Doctors finest efforts.