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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN FUNKHouseR.
A Young Lady's Honnet Shot AZ TOT u"
o.-. NJ, ~arro,y Tscapc.


Correspondence OF the Richmond D'spa'cn'I
LovryGsroS. Va, October S.-lnieile 80
has reached LOvingston OF the sad I'm - ~
Mr. John Funkbouser, OF hoselniII, 80,
Fuukhouser was engaged IN oNeiseeIins
tho baulu,o of some lumber when sprlnR
nole on the wagon snapped and struch nun
on fhe head. innictinG an ugly "ouni;
Ever eGor; was made 10 save toe "oun -
man. hut he died the same eNonins o" -
few hours after the accident. il..,o . ~
a wear ago lightning struck the houso ~
Fuukhouser lived in and enureI! GU
suUCd n besides killing one OF the ur,
ceased's children. He leaves Wiz r pIu
several children 10 mourn their loss. me
have tne sympathy Of the entire ne!suoOI-
hood III their affection.
MISS NELLIE RoBERTs's scAEK.
Mr. II T. Turner. OF Shelton. maze n
very narrow escape from committing acct
dental homicide q day or two ago. ho wa
& o,, id. vv., ia a Suudav-schoOl picnic at
Roetisb Dppot and had HIS gun with MN.
4 few wards ia front OF nm anu Pni 'Iniie
oh-cured by the trees no saw ualh sIHS
obiact which be took for an Opossuu' ana
raising ms gun Dee took am ahg pule sa, vnJ
/ trigger. The gun snapped. ana the s uuuu
/ startled the object IN the distance Whlch
/ turned ont 10 be the head of young lauy'
/ Miss Nellie Roberts. encased IN gray sun
/ bonnet. Miss Roberts had been OUT
gathering papaws, and becoming iatigueII
/ had seated herself on a log to rest. Doth
nortle, were vcrv badly scared, ana VIII
/ not soon forget this little incident Which
| so narrowly missed a tragic ending.
PERSONAL.
Little Walter Wilson, who was acci,
dentally shot about four ks ago ana
| whose life has been banging by a thread
ever since, will probably recover. a most
| dangerous operation was successfully per
! formed on him n few days ago Dy DIS
| Whitehead and Perrow. aud he has oeen
steadily improving ever since.
! Mr. Alexander Fortune, OF Montreai' ~
critically Ill at hls residence, near that
place. Several of his children from va
rious portions Of the state are Win nun.
DR.. George W. Darlington, OF Kust1HTg'
has been lecturing TO the Masons Oh Low
lngston several days this week
MIR. Cabell Robinson. OF Nlngina' Is IN
| Richmond for a few days VISIT.
Mrs. W. l.. Robertson and little daHgh
ter. of Lexington. are the guests OF MIS-.
| Hugh Robertson, of Norwood.
Mrs. Lille Harris, of shelton. ls IN hoa-
noke visiting her sister, Mrs. benson whose
! little daughter Is very I'll.
Mr.. Oscar Robertson, of Richmond, is
visiting his parents, ut Norwood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
The DALTON REWARDS.
Prompt Payment of the Price Set ON the
bandits Heads.

[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.]
SAY FEANcrsco. October e.-Ihe South
ern Pacific Railway Company and Wells
Fargo Company have telegraphed 10 Cot
feyyille, Kan, 20. 900 TO be PAID 10 the men
who killed the Dalton gang. The express
compuny's agent here Is instructed 10 AS
certain NJ once who has earned the price
set on the bandits heads, and to make I'M
mediate payment. IL Is stated here mat
the rewards offered for the gang dead 0F
alive aggregate $4,000 each.
MEDAL FOR SPEARS.
CHICAGO, October s.-A subscription list
was circulated among tho banking-nouSes
here for fund TO purchase 3 gold medal
for Liyerymau Spears, OF Coneyyille, Kan.
whose remar kable shooting did 80 much
mischief 10 the Dalton gang Of oank-rob-
bers. aud enough money was raised IN
few minutes.
The order has been placed for a hand,
some gold medal, which will have engraved
upon one side n picture of Mr. Spears
with his deadly rife. The feeling regard
ing this matter II Likely 70 take even a
more substantial turn than this. A proml-
nent bank officer yesterday sent the FOL
lowing letter 10 Thomas Scurr, president
of the First National Bank of Cofeyyille.
The whole country has been startled by
the bold and audaciOus attempt 10 rob the
two banks in your city. They have also
been horror stricken 10 learn OF
the loss of the lives of good ,citi-
zens attending 10 work, and have
been gratihed that 50 many ,despe-
rate characters have gone TO their last &C
count VIII Won kindly write and inform
me as to the financial condition of those
good citizens and suggest the best means
tor those interested 10 do something to-
ward relioving them from aCv embarrass-
meut that may naturally arise from the
taking away of their bread-winnersI
THE GANG WAS WIPED OUT.
WICHITA, KAN. October s.--Ollle Oge,
who it was supposed was the only member
Of the Dalton gang 10 escape, - here, and
has been here for nine months past. lie
works in the packlng-houses, and the fore
man OF Dold's plant says that he has not
missed days work in the last three weeks
so It is impossible for him 10 have been
with the Cofeyyille robbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
ylrcinIa Chess-Plnyers.

The Association of Virginia CaeeSs-P Play lay,
crs viii meet IN this city on Moudaf .
October nth, at the rooms OF the hlt .-
u5nd Chess-Club. The annual contests iof
the State championship brings ioge lt,.ar u
Of The state. The approaching contest
PROMISES 10 be one of unusual interest, as
many of the best-known players IN the
STATE propose to contend for the Prlze.
MANY lovers OF the game who, vii not
take part in the tournament VII ma tne
rooms OF the Chess Club at the 1ou.hg
Mems Christian Association, an attractlEo
resort during the contest; Al chess-piuS
ors VAL nave a cordial welcome iL.son g., +ho
The officers of the association Tor tne
cn.ning year will be elected at the busi'
ness meeting 10 be held on the 18th. Mr'
Jobn A Kinnier. of Lynohburg, president
and Leroy s. Edwards, secretary are ~
present in Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Justice vinceut's Court.

T. II. Samuels was before Justice VIM
cont AZ Heurico courthouse yesterday
charged with a nuisance The case was
continued to tho llth instant and bail
allowed. ,..,..t...
Andrew Brewer was charged with threat
enIng TO xii }. II. Samucls. and his case
was also continued to the llth.
The case of George Holmes. charged
with trespass. was continued to the l1th
instant.
Frank Samuels and John Samuels were
charged with feloniouSlr assaultlng ana
attempting TO shoot aud kul NiIli@l1
Brewer. Continued 70 the l7th anc oall
allowed in the penalty of $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
On. Sing nnfore the Justice.

Sam Sing, a Chinaman, was before Jus
tics Crutchfeid in the Police Court yes
terday morning, charged with uniawtuily
assaulting aud beating ). B. lice. i ,H .e
nav coste The child was charged with
thfowing rocks into Sam Sings house Dut
was discharged. =. <..,o.od,
accused of feloniously stealing Sl0 nom
Felix Keegan. was postponed until oceo-
Der llth. .n.Io
Daniel Stokes (colored( was sent on 20 t u
grand jury OF the Hastings Court LOT ~.
loniously cutting and wouncing h0per'
Terrell with knife with intent TO aui.
Oliver Christian paid $40 for ordinanco
violation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
roHEIGN VESSELS ARRIyE.
THE PICTURESQUE INGALLS,.
M, rirst specch-Oue of His own Utter
ances Quoted Against Him.
NY telcgraph 90 tho Dispatch.l

TOPEKA, KAN. October s.-Ex-Senator
ingalls, made his first speechln the present
campaign here tonight A torch-llght
PROCESSION preceded the speaking and was
reviewed by Mr.. Ingalls,. The audience
was enthusiastic. Fully 5000 people were
present. The ex-senator was gwen Hat
teriup reception. Before aad during the
speaking the Popuhs,s scattered circulars
around CONTAINING nsquOtatlon from one
of Mr. lngalls's speeches. delivered IN the
senate lust before PETER was elected to
succeed him:
Il cannot forbear to affirm that q social
system which Oilers 10 tender, ylrtuous,
and independent women the alternative
between prostitution and suicide as an
escape from occgary is organized crime
4 financial system under which more than
one half Of the enormous wealth Of the
country. derived from the bounty OF
nature and the labor OF all, Is owned by a
little more than 5000. while l.OOO,OOO
American citizens, able and willing to toll,
are hopeless tramps. starving for bread,
requires Adjustment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
THE RICHMOND DIspATcH-sUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 1899.

Anniversary OF the marriage Of Colonel
and Mrs. Napoean y. French, which event
was 10 have been celebrated last night
Colonel French married Miss Jane trench,
OF North Carolina. He represented Ine
district composed Of the counties OF .ib ~
roe. Tazeweil, and Giles IN the senate oe;
fore the war. and was also a meinos. -.
the Secession Convention, reprosehtiis
the county Of Mercer. now IN Mest ne
The most popuiar aud widely-known citl-
zaus IN Southwest Virginia. HIS many
friends here extend their warmest con-
examinations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Pirno-Tuniuza Specially.

Having made arrangements with spe-
cially.hne piano-tuner from New York, we
would solicit your orders for any work that
is needed on your piano. Charges mode
rate. and work guaranteed TO give satisfac,
ton. Leave your orders with hichmonu
Music Co, Y. Broad 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Richmond Congratulated.

We congratulate Richmond upon the
very successful and creditable opening OF
the Exposition Thursday. Here Is great
deal of public spirit. and there Is genuine
enterprise among the people of our state
capital city. The whole State takes pride
in her aud reioices in her progress, which
il now more manifest than ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Pretty Wedding at windsor.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatcbl
WINDSOR, N. c.. October S.-Mr. James
f. Saunders and Miss Annie Harden,
daughter of Mr. G. i. Harden, were mar
ried last night at the Methodist church by
the Rev. L. 4. Harrison. After tho cere-
monv was performed the bridal party welt
to the residence Of the brides parents
where a nice supper was partaken Of.
There were four bridesmaids and grooms-
men in attendance on the couple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09

WASHINGTON, d. c., October S.-Ihe
President has granted a pardon in the case
of James Johnson, convicted IN South
Carolina of passing counterfeit coin ana
sentenced August 10, 1892, TO three years
imprisonment IN the Ohio penltentlary.
The President says that ludgln tr9Il
etotenrnts now made by the trial judge
and the district attorney the conviction
IN This case should not have been allowed
10 stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09

Organ" (Chamhers). 4. Comic piece,
Q.auroudeau). 5. Euphonium solo, Tho
Palms." (faure,) Mr.. >. =, Perkins. 6.
March, adj. Bridge" (HalD. Z. Over
ture. The Golden Hive (Brepsano. $:
Song ana dance. " The Cow.Bells
(Grlmm). 9. College Potpourrl, Burgo
Hoehc), 10. Waltz, over the Waves"
lRoaAel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Roach-Kiliers Killed.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October s.-Mary Meckle,
aged G5, aud Mrs. Elizabeth Meckle; aged
So, we're killed last night by an explosion
at their residence. The women placed
mixture OF camphor and benzine ID closet
TO kill some reaches. Last night they went
to the closet 20 see If the mixture had GAO
any effect. They lighted match aud the
eNnlnsion followed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
our ITALIANS WILL CELEBRATE.
4 street Parade. Fireworks, and Ban
ouet the Programme for Wednesday.

uuct the Programme for Wednesday.
Wednesday will be a gala-day for the
Italians of this city. 1t IS upon that day
that they will celebrate the -hundredth
anniversary OF the discovery OF this coun-
try by Columbus. They have invited the
coloulsts of the other Virginia cities, ana
certain IL il that quite number OF visitors
viii NJ here to participate III the festivi-
ties. The affair Will be under the auspices
of the Italian Beneficial Society of the
CITY. and the following are the officers OF
m ftf. President, Z. GOnuella; Vice
President. Y. Pelhgrlnl; Treasurer, u.
Baccigalupo; Secretary. q. hacchlccioA;
Chief Marshal. Y. honau; FIRST Assistant
Marshal. r. Orsi Second Assistant Mar
shat james Botto; Third Assistant MAI
-hal. \. Somma. Italian tiag-Eearer, A.
Douatl. American Flag Bearer, Il. Cluccl;
Stan lard Bearer, q. Donatl. 90,
The order of the parade VIII be as fol-
lows. Mounted police, cnlet marshal and
aides. societies aud the COLONY IN general,
carriages with distinguished citizens.
The parada viii be formed az the New
Civ Hall and the line OF march VIII he
down Broad street 10 IwcnV-hitb, TO
Main. t. Fifth, TO Franklin, 70 Laurel 10
Broad, and down Broad to the Slchhloho
Theatre, al which point the column Will
be reviewed by the Mayor. -.. ..
Tho Committee on Arrangements Sc
lectpd Is COMPOSED of Mcs,rs. \. Douh1',
=. Bacclgaiupo, T. Gonneila. {. L. Clucci'
and 4. MorcOnl.
There will be "a display Of hroWoTk' ana
q banquet nj night. Inc iat'er WI '5Ao
rleco nt Sanger Hail. and among the us
i,.ctisbcd cltizens invited are Mayor lliy-
..n. Hon. Joseph c. DlcAersOu lPreSldeGt
of line Board Of Aldermen p, and hon. NOhe
A. clover President OF the Common Coun-
CIlt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Lord Baresford,. Case.
fBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatcn.

tby telegraph 70 ths IlsDaIVb'I
RoNE, Ga, October s.--A writ Of ha oeas
corpus has been granted Lord water
before the Federal court. II will be argued
before Judge Newman in Atlanta On Mon.
day. Beresford's lawyers have interested
parties in Atlanta. who will furnish him
manav tn ssnura sn efficient counsel IN asrrv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Do.s yo,,r Piano Need Tuning ?

If so. call at Richmond Music Co., No.
l.. Broad ST., arA5aFe professional tuner
10 examine your instrument and put IL IN
thorough order at small cost. Ssrsiactlon
Guaranteed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Popular Coupe Welded.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
BgIsro1. TgNN., October Hon. Isaac
Uarr. a weu-known lawyer OF Johnson
CITY. was married last night to Miss Ada
Worlcy, former Bristol young LADY. Nr
Harr is a brother to John b. Harr, or Sui
Ivan county, the Democratic candidate
for Senator. They arc very popular peo-
pie throughout East Tennessee and South
Uost Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
JUDGE CoOLsVs POS TON.
lie VIII Not Write Letter. But He win
Vote for Cleveland.
lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.

~ 81
DETROIT. Mich, October 5.-The Free
Press to-day SAYS: Some days ago the
statement was made jhat Judge Cooley
was about to write letter announcing
that he would support Cleveland and Ste
vensou and giving his reasons therefor.
Upon inquiry it Is found that the state
ment IS erroneous. The Judge IS in feeble
health, and will not take any part IN the
campaign further than 10 exercise the
right of suffrage. No letter from INN VIII
appear. 1t can be stated. however, in the
most positive ana uuc4uy0cal terms that
if Judge Cooley Is able 10 60 TO the polls
he will vote for Grover Cleveland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
The Worlds Cotton.

by telegraph 20 the Dlspa'OH-I
NEW YORK. October s.-The total ylsi-
BILE supply of cotton for the word IS
2. gas. 400 bales, of which 2.30i, 502 bales are
American. against 2.26s,87S and l.SsS, 275
bales. respectively, last year. Receipts OF
cotton this week at ali interior towns,
1853 ,6g7 bales. Receipts from plantations
2iS,4Gs bales. Crop in sight, 1862 ,Sl6 bales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
a COWARDLY CRIME.
one Soldier Shoots Two Others from be-
hind, MORALLY Wounding One.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, October sergeant Vann.
of Company 4, Sixth infantry, was shot
and mortally wounded, and Private King
was shot through the arm by Private Nil,
Ter. of the same company. Miller and
Vann had been paying attention to the
same woman, and Miller's shot was intend
ed for Vann, but It went first through
Kings arm. Miller shot from behind.
The company Is stationed on Bedloe's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Fusion in Wyoming.

lBy telegraph to the pispatcn.l
CuEYESSK. WYo., October SIT - ON
cially announced from Democratic mead
quarters that fusion with the Peoples
party has been perfected. The Democrats
will support the Weaver electors and the
Peoples party the Democratic State ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09

his case through the Federal courts. Tho
probabilities now are that Beresford VIII
soon be free again. as ia granting the, witt
OF habeas corpus Judge Newman said that
Beresford was entitled 20 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
PERSONAL.
oc a.1r 1901 east Main street.

At A REGULAR MEETING OF
n GRACE COURT, no 81. OF THE EQUI-
TABLE LEAGUE OF AMERICA. held october .,
is0o- tho following resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted " ResoiUed, That No not
only believe In the principles and nnai success
OF the EQUITABLE LEAGUE OF AMERICA,
but have implied, confidence ana latin IN tno
onfcers aud members OF the supreme Court ~
said order" 8. r. BRIsrgR. RAMON GAkClN,
and J. ". BOOKER, Committee oil Trace Seu! 8,
Nc 51 90 e-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Anrrinn Lender DHnnmited.

LONDON. October s.--The Ners Belgrade
correspondent says the residence at Alex;
androyatz of Ivesitch, the SerYian Liberal
leader. vas shattered bv dynamite tx-
plosion while = political gathering was
hning held in the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
His sixtIsth-weddins Anniversary.

I5pocIhI tuIograf7 70 eI10 IT
CnRIsr1ASsDuRG, Va, October s.--hrs.
7 ID. Smout, of Alexandra, and her
daughter, accompanied by Mrs. DIR. X, 4.
Elicit. left Yesterday for Princeton. Mer-
Ger county. w. Va. TO attend the sixtieth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09

by a professional tuner; % years ex-
porience. Estimates cheerfnlly given Tree.
All work warranted. and satisfaction
guaranteed. Call at Richmond Music Co.,
No. Z l.. Broad St., aud leave orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
Ar. You Registered /?

Are you registered in the precinct in
which you are now hvingY Democratic
headquarters are open all day. Gail there
tor transfer or any Information regarding
registration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. ,
7 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUG

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER IL, 1882.
At O'Clock, LOT No. Q, corner Railroad and
England streets, with NEW IhhsE-SiUht
pRtCK STORE 20xo0 feet, now leased 81 s375
Also, TWo-sToRY FRAME LIvERY-sTABLE
3sx40 feet, with SHEDS on same lot, leased for
SisO per annum. ~,-.,
WV DWELLING (nine rooms), sTAbLa,
WOOD. HOUSES, a GOOD WELL, sc.
Also, one NICE Farm, about 100 ACRES, one
nile east OF Ashland.
TKRls; WilI DO made SATISFACTORY 70 pur'
chaser.
Any information regarding properly cen Do
H. W. GARY,
SIC .est Clay, or
j. A. hROWAt
- Aa.si.-~>s. AeGi>aA Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
TO MEET n RICHMOND.
NORFOLKS NOTABLE NEED.
Her Old Cemeteries Filled-A New one
Wanted-Masonlc Temple Dedicated
- 81. ,,,., gt.nr,o,t Dtsnot..h

NoRFoLK, October S.-The city authoti-
ties are considering the establishment OF u
new cemetery, the TWO old ones Oelng
land for the same, varying from $4,000 to
100000. al. min.
n,enaring for Co.umbus-Day, and II IS
likely Norfolk Will make IL very credltable
chpufug
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
THREE BIG RALLIES.
.or,vnLBEkT LEAST THIS NUN.
e,e BEFORE THE ELECTION.
ICELAND Ciub win Co-operste
III, with the other Organizations.
.,ttnc ana Ciuh-MeetiuGs.

..t..,s, 81 thn C1ovoIapt
Itc-a was u''''"S -, '''
>....rsou Campaign CiuO ID the CitJ
....-, r..n last evening. Colonel
...,d,pt cf tho crgari7stion.
Co... ...4 ,i.o~o wa rrescnt .
v. .-' ''' ,,..........., ~.
1,4t' H.. ~ NX,1;a,, II
' M. ~. -,
....... ..H PRESIDENT At'a o""N ""' vi
confer With The t!cveltcs and
.. v.ferarcc tu The hiC demon
.,....r ,hc Cr,c rr1poeo
... N'''t" ~, N.''.i,.,} -, '7ib
... ".-... .,t 80 ,,'',
W. .-"~' ''n -" 80,
b. 49, l,-.. NV. 49,,
49,. 49,. -, Ia. ,,,.ce.
.. .. ,r,..lopt of the c!iib
,.'..'lt,f..u 10 attend the
..'..,., ...,t..r next Fuday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
EAST HANOVER PResBYTERY.
DIR. Hubert DECENTRALIZATION Reports
Rccordcd-Adiourned- Meeting

RCC0TdCd-A 0lohfhth- sNtAb
rCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
Ox,vcocK. Va. October s.-East Hano-
yer Preebytery resumed Its session AT Ac-
comac Courthouse yesterday. Inc pres
bvterv resolved itself into an eccleslastl-
cal court 10 try the case OF Rev. /; :. hu-
hort formerly pastor Of the Suffolk Pres
byferian church, for DESERVING ms charge.
Tho evidence was conclusive. and ms
name was stricken from the roll OF the
presbytery. ~
Rev. G. \. Van Houten, of Manchester,
conducted devotional exercises after
whichreports were received
Rev. +. =. Epes. of NOttoway, presented
his report as commissioner to the last ueh-
eral Assembly. ,r,,,u,
Rev. George d. Armstrong and Elder w.
u Eevuoldg. ot Norfolk. presented very
interesting and encouraging reports oil the
Suuday-school work IN the presOytery.
MARKED INCREASE.
The statistical report showed marked IN
crease IN membership and churches IN the
presbytery during the past year. with only
Two death. among the ministers.
MIR. G.. 4. GrillbOrtZer was received as a
GcentIate into this presbytery from Chero-
kee Presbytery. On his graduation from
the Union Theological Seminary ne VIII 20
as a missionary 10 Corea.
Tho Home MISSION Committee allowed
$3.50 for the benefit OF Holmes, HOpewel,
Cape Charles, and Belle Haven chuFches'
IN northampton.
TO MEET ~ RICHMOND.
The presbytery adjourned last night TO
meet in special session IN Richmond next
Tuesday The next regular meeting OF
the presb ytery viii be held IN PETERSBURG,
beginuine on the second tuesday OF next
ApTH.
Rev. +. n. WeliJfl, of Newport News,
preached at Accomac Courthouse last
night. and Rev. DR.. Lacy, Of Norfolk
PREACHED IN Onancock at the same. tune.
The venerable Or. Armstrong, OF Nor
folk. will preach here SUNDAY night.
All the visitors were delighted with the
| Eastern Shore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
"BATTLE OF
TIE CRATER. :"

GRAND HISTORICAL AND MILL
TARY DISPLAY, will be given on Oc-
tober llth and 18th at 8:l5 p. NJ. Ayiyid
and realistic reproduction of one OF tho
greatest battles OF the late war. Pre-
sented by the "OLD GUARD" OF r.
f. lee Camp, in the uniforms worn by
them at the surrender OF Lees army the
FIRST REGIMENT VIRGINIA VOL
UNTEERS the RICHMOND HOW
TIERS, and the ASHBY LIGHT
HORSE. under the direction of Mr.. Ed.
Hamilton Cahill. Special Scenic Effects
and Grand Fireworks Display. With
out question this is the largest, most ac-
curate and magnificent historical spec
tacle ever presented Seven hundred
and fifty men will take part in the bat
tie scene. Beautiful tableau Of camp
life. TO be concluded by grand living
picture of the
.cr cOTrNnTT on WARP RE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
onioIS OF THE VIRE,

The flames originated IN. the base;
Mr. Eddins and are supposed 20 have
been caused by one of the workmen
smoking a pipe at dinner hour near pile
of scrap tobacco. though stringent orders
about smoking were IN vogue IN the prize
rooms. Dir. Eddins viii rebuild on
larger plan and hopes to have the strucI
ture completed by January lst. He VIII
nrobably lease another building and re-.
sumo operations in few days.