Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-10
G. ". EANES FUNERAL
nesniossena Of nespect Adopted BY the
pas--Au AssAr-Bey Drownsd--Aa
Appeal 10 tho Todd case



Prrxnspuna. Va, Angus. 9.--The funeral
Of The late city sergeant. George w.
EAnss. took place from Grace Episcopal
church this afternoon at 5 o'clock. and
was attended bv very large concourse Of
people Of all classes and determinations.
Rev. Or. @. J. Gibson oficiated. The
floral tributes from friends were unusually
numerous aud beautiful. The services were
very impressive and the music especially
6ne.
TRIBUTE OF RxsrEcr.
meeting OF the members Of the bar and
officers OF the courts was held in the Huet-
ings-Court room this morning 10 pay suit.
able respect 20 the memory OF the deceased
Sergeant. Judge Bernard presided. After
touching eulosy upon the character and
services OF Captain Eanes by Captain +. X.
lassiter. committee of three, consisting
of Mcssrs. FIR. Laasiter. w. b. Mcilwaine,
and George Mason. was appoieted 70 draft
suitsble resolutions Of respect. Euloeistic
addresses were delivered by Messrs. w. b.
Mcllwaine. ". X. Mckenney. ,. NJ. Mullen,
and w. III. Jones. This resolutions were
adopted and Mr.. McKenney was requested
90 present them to the Hastings and Chr
cult Courts for record
The Bar Association and the several or
ders, of which Captain Esnes was q mem.
berthe Elks. the Red Men, and the Junior
Order Of Observation-Disclosures the funeral
In body.
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.
This morning the altar boys of ST.
5oseph's Catholic church and number OF
tho BOYS OF the congregation, accompanied
by Rev. Father O'ferrall. went out to the
vicinity Of Swift creek TO enjoy pleasant
picnic. Tho occasion had for some days
been anticipated with feelings of Joy by
the little ones, but 10 was unfortunately
marred bv q sad accident. A bright little
boy named Willie Murray, the adopted son
OF Mr.. James ID. Bass, was drowned while
in bathing. Deceased was about 10 or IL
years OF age and served as an aitar-boy at
the church. Ills body was recovered ana
brought home this afternoon.
TO 90 TO THE SUPREME COURT.
The Finance Committee OF the City
Council has directed the City Attorney to
appeal from the verdict Of the jury in the
recent suit Of Burwell Todd against the
city OF Petersburg. in which the plaintiff
was allowed S2.5OO damages, and 10 carry
the case MP to the Supreme Court for q
hearing. The grounds upon which the APP
peal is taken are that the verdict IL con-
trary to the law and the evidence and the
city's rights of eminent domain.
UT Ahh fhChNA offiNhs
II is said that there are some half a
dozen OF more candidates for the Office of
CITY sergeant made vacant by the death OF
Captain George W. Eanes. Judge Bernard,
OF the Hastings Court. has the appoint
meut 10 make. and great pressure is being
brought 10 bear upon him by the friends
of the different candidates, who are all
gentlemen of high standing IN the COM
munity. The Judge, however, will not act
hastily in the matter but will take several
DAYS for consideration. The Office is one
of the best-payIng in the city, and bond
of $50 900 IS required.
OTHER NOTES.
Mr.. John Pool, one OF our largest
millers. has been quite i'll for some DAYS.
HIS son, who is attending the Knights
Templar conclave at Denver, has been
summoned home.
There will be Democratic mass-meet-
ing and speaking at Prince George Court
house on Thursday of this week-court-
day. Addresses will be delivered bv Judge
IL. w. Flournoy, of Richmond. Major f.
II. Lassiter, aud other gentlemen. The
party in the county will be reorganized at
the time.