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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29

Mr.. N. 9. RIDLEY RETURNS FROM A
CHRISTMAS BALL AMI DIES.
Had Eaten Hearty supper and FclrAsieep,
Captain Barnes Passes Awsy--Assist-
sntsecretsry McAdoo Dined.

NORFOLK. VA. December 2s.-(spc-
ciai)-Mr. n. u. Ridley. first teller of the
Bank of Portsmouth, died suddenly at an
early hour this morning, just after re-
turning from the Christmas ball at Kim
Hall. where he spent the evening and en-
jo,ed hearty supper Death occurred
Just az he fell asleep. and nothing un-
unusual was noticed by his wife
except his hard breathing. He was
about forty-eight years Of age. and
leaves wife and four children. Deceased
was native OF Southampton county, and
came TO Portsmouth about twenty years
ago. He was a member of the City Coun-
ell and belonged TO Trinity Protestant
Episcopal church and several benevolent
organizations.
A CARoLrNIAN GONE.
About midnight last night Captain
George -. Barnes died at his rooms at
the Atlantic Hotel, after a long illness, in
the b4th year Of his age. Deceased was a
native Of Murfreesboro'. n. c., and
started In the cotton business here Just
after the war. making a fortune. During
the war he served az captain in the Con-
federate army.
rev. Dr. X. N. Siedd, OF Rlchmonu, ana
Rev. DR.. A. Coke Smith, OF Norfolk, will
exchange pulpits next Sunday.
The magnificent three-masted schooner
Margaret l.. Roper. Just built for Captain
John l.. Roper. Of this city. arrived yes
terCay from Bath, Maine.
SEASIDE-DINNER.
notwithstanding McAdoo and Rear
Admiral Brown. OF the navy-yard, went
down TO Ocean View at 10 o'clock this
morning. and were entertained by Colonel
George w. Johnson and other gentlemen.
a seaside-dinner being a leading feature.
The Assistant Secretary returns to Wash
irgton tonight on the Potomac lire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
Two Marriages wednesday.

The home OF Mr.. Henry c. Ashby was
the scene OF n very pretty wedding on
Wednesday morning. the contracting par
ties being his daughter, Lucie Warren.
and Mr.. J. h. Sterling. Rev. George II.
Ray performed the ceremony in n very
impressive manner. The ushers were
Messrs. Charles Wheeler and Robert w.
Ashby. the latter. who is a brother of the
bride. acting as best man. The bride was
attired in q beautiful travelling suit OF
brown clotht with satin trimming and hat
TO match. VI. and Mrs. Sterling left on
the 7:45 A. N. train via the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway for points North.
At the home OF the brides parents, No.
Sl2 Twenty-eighth street. "Wednesday
afternoon. Mr. Charles II. Gary and Miss
Carrie O.. Crouch we're married by Rev.
J. w. Moore The bride was handsomely
attired in a suit of pearl-gray with hat
and gloves TO match. and carried a bout
quet OF La France roses. The couple left
on the 7:l5 o'clock train for n tour OF
the northern cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29

Z then effected by the election OF the fol-
lowing officers: John @. Scott. president;
II. NJ. Smith, vice-presdept: b. l.. An
cell. secretary, and r. Il. Marshall, Jr.,
serEeant-at-arms. The permanent presl-
dent made an address OF welcome. which
was feeiingiy responded 10 by Mr.. II. NJ.
Smith, OF Hampden- sidney. A response
was made to the greetings received from
the III Kappa Alpha Convention. IL was
decided to hold three sessions OF the
convention daily.
MIR. John IT. Griffith, Jr.. spoke on the
propagation OF the fraternity. and the
subject was discussed by John ]. Curtis,
OF the University Of yirginis:. l.. r.. War
rem, OF Newport News. and number OK
other delegates.
At the afternoon session all the dele
gates appeared wearing the colors-light
blue. purple, and gold. After prayer by
Rev. w. r. Hurt, reports were made by
the business manager and assistant edi-
tor OF The Crown. which We're very
encouraging. The welfare of the naga-
zine was then discussed. and steps we're
taken toward its Improvement.
The reports OF committees were made
and discussed. The inner relations OF the
fraternity were then considered. after
which the convention adjourned TO meet
this morning al 10 o'clock.
At this mornings session reports VIII
be received from the grand officers, ana
individual chapters will report their pro-
eress. Interesting addresses will be made
on the following subjects: The Secret
OF Successful Chapter Life" Relation OF
the Phi Theta Psi TO the Hellenic World,
"Our Finances" &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
r,nera, Of Mr.. II. C. Goddin. Jr.

The body OF Mr. T. c. Goddin. who died
from the Injuries sustained by being run
over by a cable-car In baltimore Monday,
reached Richmond over the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad yes
terCiay at 2:SS =. NJ.
The friends of the deceased assembled
at the depot, and the body was con-
veyed directly therefrom to the family
section in Hollywood. where funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. DR.. Cooper,
Of the First Baptist church. The casket
was opened at the grave, at the request
OF the young mans mother, who upon
sight Of his remains became very much
affected.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Messrs. II. l.. Campbell, ID. 3.
Hancock, Alexander Weddell, ID. NJ;
Lumsden, w. w. Dickle, Reginald
Walker, Charles Mason. and ]. B. Wood.
The Baltimore American OF yesterday
said in its report Of the coroner's In
quest held over the remains:
The testimony went to show that, after
safely crossing the track, the young man
turned back and tried TO board the grip
car, but was thrown between that and the
trailer. Mr.. Edward c. Goddin. Sr,
father OF the young man, was present,
and made an address TO the jury. stating
his belief that his son was not intoxi-
Gated, as he had received two kilograms
from him that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
CLERKS OPPOSE THE BILL.
Mr.. Paxton's Measure Not Popular with
These OficiaIs.

Many court clerks In different parts OF
the state appear TO be opposed to Mr..
PaNton's proposed amendment to section
a25 Of the Code of Virginia In regard to.
the collection Of certain fees OF commits
sioners Of the revenue. They claim that
the change would entail great compllcacy
between the two offices.
A county court clerk has written n
member of the Legislature that he would
not like 10 have the collection OF these
funds even II 50 per cent. was his com
pensation therefor.
Mr.. Paxton's bill proposes that:
THE commissioners may make ont
tickets for their fees and place them IN
the hands of a sheriff or other officer.
to be collected and accounted for In the
same manner ehat clerks fees are col
lected and accounted for ;Gexcept the fee
for making an entry transferring from
one person lands before charged 10 an
other, which fee shall be paid 10 the
clerk of the county or corporation court
by the party Offering the deed of convey
ance for record before said deed shall be
placed upon record. The Clerk shall re-
tain 10 per centum OF the fees SO col
lected as his compensation for collecting
and disbursing che same. and shall pay
over 10 the commissioner Of the revenue
in whose district the land lies the balance
OF such fees, at the time he is required by
law 10 give TO him a list Of all such con-
veyances," &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
Virginia News Items.

New victims of the prevailing grip are
reported daily and the malady is going
through Norfolk city and county.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Transfer
Company have made an assignment.
Liabilities between 5000 and 5000.
John Armstrong Chanler, the husband
OF Amelie Rives Chanler, Is spending the
holidays at his country seat, near Cob
ham, Albemarle county, Va.
The Boston steamship Gloucester ar
rived In Norfolk Thursday morning
thirty-five hours from Boston; the fastest
trip on record between the two ports.
The Executive Committee Of the Norfolk
First-Ward Democratic Club met Wednes-
day night and endorsed Mr.. X. c. Muir
ray, editor OF the Landmark az a true
Democrat, worthy of the full confidence
Democratic paper. honest, honorable, and
fearless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29

city, ~ "''' hou1sh'nE IN the
Lee Lodge. No. &C., a. Ton,, a,.o,n, 49,.
.oucwing oSice-s last night: a cue
nam, president; J. II. coddin, yice-rresi-
uent, I. II. ~ Burke secretary, ~
Voting, Jr., TREASURER, T. A. Knvs n,.a,'
Su oxaminer; W. 4. q. Cole. senfin, d. ~
y uusenator marshal; l.. A. caor.1
chaplain: Louis Belek. guard. rrus,aes
~. y. Boudar, George Watt ana "
BeIudere Council. No. ,iss. Rnya, Area.
mum, elected the following officers last
n.sn' regent, y. !. BEDFORD: Vics.pe-
gent Pleasant j.. Reed; Orator. n
Morton: Sitting Past Regent Charlie Y
Bargamin: Secretary. Joseph IL. Shepherd:
collector. u. A. Jacob: Treasurer. OR
Cnarles A'Mercer; Chaplain, Rev. I. Cal
Aln stewart; Guide, Hatton A. Amos.
Msruen' y. A. Purdie; Sentry, w. l..
Waring. Jr.; Trustees. w. II. weislser
Leroy v. Brown, and ]. II. Derbyshire.
Representative 10 Grand Council. Charles
J; Bargamin: Alternate n. T. BEDFORD.
Ihese officers were chosen last night by
oio dominion Lodge, No. n, Order OF
1oIueh Chain: Past-commander, +. O.
Weils; Commander. w. ]. Mcdowell.
Vice-Commander, e.. II. Wakefield. AS.
sistant Commander. George c. Davis: Sec
Rotary Commander. T. J. Bowles.
collector, (ten consecutive years..
J. y, Angle; Treasurer. T. p.
Campbell: Prclate, II. n. Parish;
Guide. II. J. Dance; Guardian. +. j. Law
ton: Sentinel, w s. Roach: Trustees
George n. Steel. C. w. Harwood. and r..
W. Jcres: Represents tive to Past Com
manders' Convention. II. w. Jones: Alter
nate. T. J. Dance.
The lodge donated SO TO the Citizens
Relief Committee. for the poor Of the
CITY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear aud moderate.
The sky at midnight was clear.
Mean temperature. ................@
..Ew YORK sToCK MARKET

E.EW YORK STUCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, December 2S.-Business
at the Stock Exchange was less active to-
day, the sales Of stocks amounting 20
10000 shares. At the start the market
was irregular some stocks showing mode
rate gains. and others slight losses. Later,
General Electric was put under the ham
mer and pounded down from 3Sia 10 3i%
The general market. however, did not
respond 70 this break, and. In fact. moved
UP 4 to l% per cent, Western Union,
Lake Shore. Burlington and quincy, and
st. Paul leading the upward movement.
Even General Electric rallied IN. TO SAY.
The improvement was due to the fact
that the unfavorable rumors concerning
certain banks doing business for
stock brokers and about re-
ownership for General Electric were
not verified. The result brought
out long stock. and the bears also put
out fresh short lines. The latter made
a series of attacks on the leading shares.
Louisville and Nashville was taken In
hand and forced down iis. to Ss>4. notwith-
standing efforts on the part Of London to
support the stock. 1t Is generally believed
that the February dividend will not be
paid, although no official statement can
be obtained.
Atchison dropped nearly points. to
r. 1t now develops that the January
interest on the San Francisco general
mortgage will not be paid, but that the
Handel Gazel-schaft, of Berlin, stands
ready to buy the coupons In Berlin Union
Pacific sold down ~, to 1875, on rumors
that Oregon Navigation would be taken
from the system. Western Union fell
IN. Missouri Pacific, Ia; Whiskey. Ia;
Northwestern. rs: Omaha, "a to S2l3. and
Sc. Paul ~. to 56h; The last.named was
earnings for November OF si26il. From
July to November ist the net loss was
$3l,ii5.
Just near the close the bears paid their
respects to Chicago Gas. and In a few
minutes they had II down to 60. a decline
OF "a per cent for the day. New England
ranged between l2A and 1870. closing at
-. Only 1000 shares were traded In, and
very little attention was paid to the
stock.
The market closed weak. and anywhere
from Z. TO 3R per cent lower than last
night, Louisville and Nashville scored
the heaviest loss. Railway and miscella-
neous bonds were weak.
Treasury balances: Coin, ssi, O22, 600; cur
rency, S9,Oll,OOO.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy, ranging from I 10
lih last loan at /. and closing offered at
l per cent; prime mercantile paper, 4q4la
per cent.
Bar silver. 6S; Mexican dollars IS. Silver
at the board neglected.
Sterling exchange frmer, with actual
business in bankers bills at &Lsiis for
sixty days. and AS6h44Sla for demand;
posted rates, A.s451a47; commercial pa
per, $4Sq4&i for sixty days and $4.Sh
M4s5is for demand
Government bonds steady. State bonds
dun. Railroad bonds weak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
PROPOSALS.
sUPERINTESpEST's oFFICE,l
VIRGINIA PxSITgNTIARY,
RICHMOND, Decem Der 20, 1893

VIRGINIA GGNlIENllAhfs
RICHMOND, Decem Der 20, 1899.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE
- received at this ONCE until IL o'clock NJ.
TUESDAY, January ., 1894, for furnishing this
institution for the ensuing three months vita
the follow ing articles, subject 10 insoeclon and
In greater or lees quantitie as mas be required
viz:
1l75 barrels FAMILY FLOUR, sample;
3 barve,s VINEGAR, sample;
AS barrels HhkRlNGs, sample;
| teTrel WHISKY, sample; ..-
I.S( y bushels good mercnantable BOLTED
MEAL sample; -
q. 600 pounds LlGhT- BROWN SUGAR, SIMPLE
q 500 bounds ~ itPEN1lNE SOAP, sample;
100 pounds ground COFFEE, sample;
ESQ pounds BLACK PEPPER gram, sample I;
5000 pounds RICE. sample:
$4,000 pounds BULK-hEATS BUTTS. BEL
LIS. SHOULDERS STRIPS. and SlOES,
$500 gallons low-grade SYRUR or McLAsSEs,
800 gallons KERoskNE-oIL. lso-desreo test
$50 gallons KERosENE-oIL, i6o-degree test,
sample: -
81 sacks LIVERPOOl-FILLRD SALT, sample.
BIDDERS name and price % be on each sam pie;
said articles 20 be deiisered at the penitentiary
free OF drayage. lssuch quantities and at such
times as the superintendent may direct. sepa-
rate bids will be received Tor any article on tho
list The right 20 reject any or all bids Is re-
By order Of the Roard OF Directors.
b. W. LYNN,
de2o-3t superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29

=
were thrown from the buggy. but ap-
pzrentiy none were hurt. Mr.. Jenkins
stopped the horse and was adjust 1g the
harness when gentleman riding short
distance behind drove up. They began
conversine about the accident, and Mr..
Jenkins had Just remarked. Eve ought to
feel thankful that all OF us escaped with
out injury" when he fell backwards to
the ground, clasping his hands over his
heart. In few minutes he expired. Mr..
jenkins was quite an old man, and was
known 10 have been troubleu foe some
years with heart disease. 1t IL thought
the excitement OF the accident produced
heart failure.
Hon. German Bernard. whose Illness
was previously noted. died here this even
ing. He was 70 odd years old. and had
several times represented Pitt county In
both branches or the State Legislature.
Ills remains viii be buried Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
LAID FOREST ATCARY
FUNERAL. SERVICES or THE LATE
CONSUL cEN NERAL A. D. JONES.
Distinguished o srials Present-EIi Phil
lips Killed by a Cow-A virginisn
Married In Raleigh.

RALEIGH. n. c.. December 2s.-(Spe-
ID. Jones was held this afternoon az
Cary. The remains and rheir escort.
which arrived there this morning, were
met by many persons, and were taken
first 10 his mothers house and thence to
the Methodist church. The pall-bearers,
ali Masons, were Thomas Badger, W. s.
Primrose. John A. Mills. william Blake.
Il. ]. Harrison. and Tabius Stephenson.
The casket was very handsome, and was
covered with flowers, among which, was
a wreath OF Marechal Neil roses. hya-
cinths, and azaleas on foundation OF
smilax. There was also a wreath from
Josephus Daniels and G. f. Leach. both
Of whom were present. The church was
crowded.
THE SERVICES.
The choir first sang Gathering Home
ward" Rev. NJ. s. Smith, and j. b.
Alfred read selections. The choir sang
abide with Me-" After prayer the choir
sang I'VE Shall Meet Beyond the River"
and the body was taken to the ceme-
terry, three quarters OF a mile away. where
the services OF the Methodist church
were used. followed by the Masonic SER
vices, John w. Thompson acting as
Grand Master. and ID. II. Lacy reading
the prayer. Among the prominent per-
sons who attended the funeral were Sec
rotary OF State Coke, and Mayor Badger,
OF this city.
NEWSPAPER PURCHASED.
John W. Jenkins, formerly associate
editor OF the Raleigh Christian Advocate,
has purchased the Durham Globe from
Albert Fairbrother and Will edit IL.
Observation-Disclosures Simmons appoints r.
G. Hin, OF Lenoir. county deputy collec-
tor, vice George W. Sugg. OF Greene, re-
signed. The latter Is recommended for
brandy gauger.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Eli Phillips, OF Chatham county, was
killed In a most singular way to-day.
He was driving a cow and, having n
gun In his hand, prodded her with II.
The COW suddenly sprang at him and
struck the gun. discharging II and the
entire load of shot entered Phillips's
body.
A few days ago a man lost a foot in
a railway accident at Salisbury IL now
turns out that he is Mr.. j. l.. Walthall,
of Lebanon, Va, and that he was sup
posed 10 be tramp, but was found to be
Of unsound mind. He had been a postal
route agent.
Yesterdays accident on the Cape Fear
and Yadkin Valley railway now turns
out to have been due TO the breaking
apart OF freight train. The two parts
came together with great force. The negro
brakeman who was killed was named
Frank Fairly.
DAVIS-WELCH.
At the residence OF Mr.. Fab. II. Briggs
here this morning, his sister-in-law, Miss
Minnie ID. Welch. OF Fayetteville. was
married TO DR.. Henry Winter Davis. of
I.oudoun county, Va. Rev. DR.. j. w.
Carter. pastor OF the First Baptist church.
OBLIGATED.
Private Secretary Telfair returned to-
day from Christmas visit to Washing
ton, n. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
CREEK.LETTER FRATERNITY.
Sessions Of tho ri Kappa Alpha and Phi
Theta Psi Conventions Held Yesterday.

Sessions OF tho III Kappa alpha ana I'm
Theta Psi Conventions Held Yesterday.
The morning session of the ri Kappa
Alpha Fraternity was largely taken up
yesterday In the report on the revision Of
constitution. After several minor changes
II was adopted.
proposition to extend the chapter
north was defeated overwhelmingly.
The secret constitution was left I'M
changed.
Under tn revision an advisory mem
Der was added to the executive officers.
and the position OF grand chaplain was
created The first OF the new officers is
called the grand high councillor He Is
practically the head of the orier In an adj
yisory position. Professor Daniel Johnson
Bruni was elected to I'll this position.
Rev. Theron II. Rice. Jr., OF Alexandria.
Va. was elected grand chaplain.
The three executive officers now govern
ing the fraternity hold Office until the 18th
OF January, when their successors TO the
councillor princeps and grand secretary
will be elected.
Greetings were sent to the convention of
Phi Theta Psi and TO the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity Convention now being
held In Pittsburg. Penn.
Owing TO the crowded calendar Of I'M
finished business, the convention could
not finish the programme for the night
session. The Grand Secretary's report
was read, and gave at length state
ment Of the work OF the fraternity dur
ing the year. -Four alumnus chapters
have been formed, one chartered active
chapter put into operation. and much
done TO put the fraternity on a strong
financial basis. Several other chapters
are IN process Of formation.
An address was delivered at the night
session by Edwin r. Strcther OF South
Carolina. on the subject OR Frater-
PHI THETA PSI.
The Phi Theta Psi fraternity began
lis biennial convention yesterday 1t 10
A. A.. and viii close Friday night with
= BANQUET at Zimmermann's. Delegates
) - either present or expected from all
the active and alumni chapters.
The convention was called 10 order ~
49,. ~ d. OF tbs Crown Chapter.
and opened With prayer BY the Grand
ss Permanent orgAnisatasn was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
Mr.. JENKINs's STRANGE DEATH.
Thrown from Buggy. But Dies from Heart
Failure and shock.

GREENVILLE. n. c., December o.
Especial MIR. ]. G. c. jenkins, highly
esteemed citizen OF this county, met with
n sudden death this morning. He was
coming to Greenvlle with two OF his
daughters. all riding in a buggy. when
about one mile from town his horse took
fright at a small hand-cart with which
some colored children were playing in the
road. and ran away. All the occupants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
cREENsBoRo's HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. Turner Rankin WEEDS Miss Ella Boone
Prevalence of the Grip.


GREENSBORO. n. c., December %.-
Special "A pretty home wedding was
solemnized last night on Ash street. The
contracting parties were Mr.. Turner
Rankin, of this city. and Miss Ella
Boone. The attendants were Mr.. Angus
tus Rankin, brother OF the groom, and
Miss Callie Tucker. maid-of-honor. The
ceremony was performed by DR.. j. Henry
Smith The happy couple left on the
midnight train for Lynchburg, and from
there will go 10 Washington. The pair
were the recipients of many handsome
presents.
Grip Is prevailing in this city to an
alarming extent. Mr. r. NJ. Sloan. one
OF Greensboro's oldest and best citizens,
f. dangerously Ill. az Is also Hon. ID. f.
Caldwell. and a number OF others.
Mr.. James w. Forbes received his
commission to-day from Washington and
viii tonight enter upon his duties in the
DoGtOffice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
Mr.. ROBERTSON HEARD FROM.
Telegraphs His Wife and Brother from
Cleveland, q.

Mr. Littleton T. Robertson, OF the Can
ton Tea Company, who mysteriously dis
appeared several days ago. has been heard
from. He telegraphed to both his wife
and his brother Mr.. #. Il. Robertson,
on Wednesday evening from Cleveland.
o., asking their forgiveness for what he
had done. He did not say anything about
returning, but he was wired at once
by both his wife and brother TO come
home Immediately. that his affairs here
could be adjusted. Mr.. Robertson had
n hard spell of typhoid fever in the
summer. and is thought never to have
fully gotten over the effects OF It. He
Is believed to be on his way home now.
Mrs. Robertson is quite sick at the
residence OF relatives, No. 9i5 east Leigh
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
TWO HOLIDAY DANCES.
Brilliant Assembly German-Prctty vir-
ginia Cotillon.

The Assembly Club gave one Of its most
brilliant germans at the Temple last
night. Seventy-hve couples interpreted
the beautiful figures Of the dance. under
the superb leadership OF Mr. John Bois-
seau. An elegant supper was served.
At Sanger Hall last night the Virginia
Cotillon Club held Its first dance OF the
season. More than 300 peraons were in
attendance. and the affair was brilliant
success. Sixteen couples participated in
the dance. Mr. Albert Wise led the CO.
tillon with decided grace. and was as
sisted by Mr.. Leroy Cohen. At IL O'Clock
the large company repaired TO a supper
room and enjoyed an excellent COLA
ton.
The New-YeaPs german Of the Rich
mond Club viii take place at the Temple
Monday night