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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
DOVER ASSOCIATION.
THE APPROACHING NEE TING or THIS
olo BAPTIST BODY.
po,nts Toucbioe It's Uistory--some Into
resting ssatIstic,-Preparations
for Entertainments

The approaching meeting OF the Dover
Association naturally awakens interest In
its early history as well as IN its present
work. The coming session to be held on
Tuesday next with the new church on Bar
ton Heights will be the 10th anniversary.
The association was born during tho
eventful days when the favorable closing
of the Revolutionary war was bring
ing upon tho stage OF action new
experiment in government. The old
forms of rules had been set aside,
and with them the alliance be-
tween Church and State. With the new
government. democratic and representa-,
tive, there was TO cone freedom 1oE uii
faiths and the equal recognition OF Gil
Christian sects. Tho Baptist churcnes'
which had dotted tho territory OF ViT-
ginia from IVA when the first was found.
ed. sought each others acquaintance and
began 70 inquire if sympathy and CO.
operation would not insure the UNITY
safet,, and growth of the brotherhood.
FOUR ASSOCIATIONS FORMED.
Conferences resulted and four associa-
tlons were formed-two on the north SIDE
of James river aud two on the south. one
of those formed on the north side was the
Dover. which was organized at Dover
church, Goochland county. II 1888. A
great meeting was held at old Dover
church ON the occasion OF the Tooth ami
versary of the body, and the late rev. D;
l. Burrows. ID. d., preached the historical
sermon, which was published and widely
circulated.
The original associations were subse-
ouently subdivided, Rappansnnock coming
out of the Dover.
sTArrsrrCs
The association has ~ churches and
over 40 ordained ministers. The value OF
its church buildings 10 over S45O,OOO, ana
of parsouages about $4,000. The contri-
buttons last year 10 missions were IN the
aggregate Ss7.000, and their Sunday
schools contained nearly 10000 officers.
teachers, and scholars.
The presiding officer of this influential
body for several years past has been Mr.
Walter Sydnor, of Hanover county. In
addition 70 his routine duties he mas all
through the year labored To supply vacant
pastorates and has done valuable service
in making preparations tor the coming
meeting.
LOOKED FORWARD TO WITH INTEREST.
The Barton Heights people look forward
With much interest to the gathering OF
their brethren and will entertain the meet
inc handsomely. Rev. Dr. Pitt. pastor.
has an experienced committee, of whom
Josiah Ryland. Jr., ESD, Is chairman,
working with him. and extensive prepare
tions have been made to care for both
delegates and the horses and conyeyances
of those who come from the country.
The body will be called to order Tuesday
next at IL A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
WHOLESALE pscapIrATloN.
OF Goes tho Heads of Chief aud Corps
Cbnrter Provision.

rcorre,pondence OF the Richmond Disp,toh.I
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. July l5.--The
new CITY Council Is making some radical
changes. A week agoit depossd the Chief
Of Police. who had been in office tor eight
wears and last night the heads OF all but
three of the police were cut OF. Three nd
ditlonal men were appointed.
The bill of Mr. G. W. Rogers (amountlng
IN $3.50 for services for auditing the
Traasurer's books was objected 10 on the
ground that the charge was excessive. The
matier was finally referred to the Finance
Committee.
STATEMENT WANTED.
A resolution was adopted calling on tho
Auditor to render statement OF money
expended in the recently-snnexed terri
tory. BY provision in the charter the
Council is compelled TO set aside every
year for five years an amount equai 70 az
ieas. one half of the taxes levied and COZ
lected ON the real estate and personal pro-
nertv each wear IN the new territory an
nexed. Some members of the Council
think this has not been done.
The remains of hr. John Hattersley.
who died at the hlbemarle Soapstone
Quarry, were taken to New Jersey yester-
day.
DEATHS DoISGs.
Mr.. Martin Tracy, aged about GO, is dad.
He was native Of Ireland, but had been
in this county for about forty years. Tie
married the widow of John O'Ioole. who
preceded him to the grave more than
year ago.
Mira. John Bing. who died at her resi-
dence, near Free Onion. this county. was
buried Yesterday. She was a sister OF Mrs.
Caroline Carter and Mrs. l.. j. Carter, of
this place.
The vestry of Christ Episcopal church
has appointed q committee to consult
architects with the view of scouting plans
for a new aud modern church building.
The available amount on band for this
purpose now aggregates $4,000.
Colonel Thomas L.. Preston has rendered
his resignation as senior warden III Christ
church. 1t w0s accepted with reluctance.
and DIR. X. W. Nelson was elected to sue
coed him Mr.. G.. w. Oliver takes the
place of junior deacon male vacant By DR..
Nelson's election, and Mr.. John 1. An
trim was elected to fill the vacancy IN the
vestry.
CAPTURED.
The youth Thornton who stole $50 from
a trunk at Mr.. Hiram Seamond's, at Al
fred, this county, has been captured and
ia led.
The University baseball team returned
from Chicago yesterday. Last evening
they were entertained by Professor Will
linn VI. Thornton, chairman of the faculty.
The Methodist SUNDAY school had de-
lightful time on their annual picnic and
excursion Yesterday. The day was spent
at Montpelier, the home of President
Madison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
summering IN Page Valley.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
LUBAY. Va, July 15.-Rev. w. G. Biting.
ID. d., pastor of Mt. Morris Baptist church.
New York, accompanied by his wife and
little son, is spending his summer vacation
at the home of the Misses Slower. near
Luray.
Mr.. Rhodes Hundley. of Martinsburg.
W. Va, is visiting the family OF his uncle.
Rev. III. L. Quarles. in this place. Mr..
Hundley is student of Grocer Theologi-
cal Seminary. in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Clifford BarDee. of New York city. q
son of the late William r. Barbee. the
sculptor, has been spending the past week
in this county visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. s. A. Walton and family have re-
turned home after months stay at Seven
Fountains, in Shenandoah county.
Mr.. fl. p. Hershberger, who's, illness
has been noticed in the DISPATCH died on
Wednesday afternoon and was buried
Thursday evening. He was about rs
years of age and leaves widow aud ssve-
raj children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

the ball with too much rapidity, and con,
sequentiy takes desperate chances ana
loses.
THE oTHgr PLAYERS.
The battery for the colegians Is an OK
cellent one. Anthony, the twirier, has
mado a splendid record despite his
youth. and be often puzzles the older Dat
tiers immensely. His mask-wearer. Senior
Francisco dc Rimini Duke. PLAYS great
game and ia splendid batter. Sometimes.
when he gets excited, he lets the balissiip
him, but this is only on rare occasions.
The new pitcher. Boyd. who has recent
ly Joined the spider club, promises great
things. and upon him the students place
their hopes for future victory.
Bahen, the first baseman, who formerly
PLAYED with Georgetown College. IL
splendid all-round man and will prove
valuable acquisition to the cultured
sprlnters.
II must be admitted that the spiders are
very weak on their other inhelders. Ihey
need a new man on tnird. and also short
stop. while an extra second would come In
handily at times.
All the outfielders are good. and there is
not a better left in the State than henry
Ellyson. who throws splendidly.,
There is something exceedingly snappy
and exciting in the playing or the spiders
ut all times. and nearly all OF them bat
heavily. They are greet favorltes with
the cranks and everyone wishes them sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Where TO Summer.

HOTEL BEDFORD. BEDFORD CRY. Va.
This elegant hotel, beautifully furnish
ed. is situated at tho base OF the Peaks of
Otter. on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. on o commanding elevation. aflordlng
beautiful view OF the surrounding
scenery, and is the most complete summer
hotel IN Virginia. Electric lights. hot and
cold-water baths. and complete sanitary
arrangements. Cuisine and service uHsur-
passed. Mineral waters OF valuable cuEa-
tive powers. Band OF music.
For further particulars and circulars adj
dress j. GORDON SMITH,
Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
CoLORED TEACHERS NORMAL.
Over One Hundred Enrolled at Hampton
Programme of Exercises.


(Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
HAMPTON. VA. July 1.-THE summer
normal for colored teachers. now in ses-
sion here. is decided success. Though
1t has been in session only a week there
more than q hundred teachers enrolled.
These represent all sections OF the State
from Winchester TO Southampton and
from Augusta 10 Accomac. They are an
intelligent body, and seem to mlngle In
earnest inquiry for the best plans and
methods that will arouse the faculties
and intellects of the children entrusted TO
their charge. Professor Leroy Edwards. the
conductor, is au affable and courteous
gentleman; his lectures on history are ex-
ceptionally fine. He is one of the most
thorough as we'll as practical teachers OF
history to be found anywhere III the State.
The other observation-disclosures. Il. A.
Graves. of Richmond. arithmetic; George
T.. Stephens, OF Lynchburg. geography;
George stephens, Jr.. OF Richmond, physl-
ology and school government; Miss +. 5.
Bruce. of Washington, ID. c.. drawing and
music. and Miss X. q. Randolph, of Rich
mond. primary methods-are we'll suited
for the duties assigned them and are giving
general satisfaction.
The opening exercises of the normal
were held at the Second Baptist church,
of which the Rev. III. Il. Weeden is pastor.
Rev. Weeden delivered the address of
welcome. which was responded TO by MIR.
George Stevens. Jr., In most felicitous
manner. Eloquent addresses were de-
livered by Messrs. b. A. Graves and George
4. Stevens. Essays, selections, and music
were rendered by the Hampton teachers.
Professor Edwards presided ut the meet
ing and made few timely remarks.
LITERARY EXERCISES.
One night in each week literary exercises
are held at the Second Baptist church, and
ESSAYS, selections, and the like are given
by the teachers. These meetings are
largely attended by the colored people of
Hampton, who take deep interest ia
them.
The daily exercises Of the normal are
held in Academic Hall, on the Hampton
School grounds. The principal professor
Fresselle) and teachers OF the Hampton
School are putting forward every effort TO
help make the normal success. Last
Wednesday at o'clock they took the
teacher-studeDts on tour of inspection
Of the scbool-grounds and buildings, after
which they were invited to Virginia Hall,
where light refreshments were served.
The citizens of Hampton will tender the
teachers an excursion next Saturday to
Old Point and the Capes.
From letters received by the local mana
ger. Rev. III. p. Weeden, the roll will be
swelled 70 about two hundred by Monday,
as the Alexandria, Norfolk. Portsmouth,
Pefersbug, and Halifax teachers will come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Boonsboro's Thrift and Energy.

lCoffcspOnucnco VI the hicnIn sr1 Dlspatcn.l
BooSsDoRo', VA. July 15.-The weather is
very dry here now, and good rain would
be great boon 10 the farmers. except that
1t might ipiure the heavy oat crop, which
is being harvested.
Your correspondent IN riding along the
public road few days since, was struck
with the variety of work that was carried
on, and all went TO show the thrift and
energy of our people.
Tobacco does not look we'll; some plants
are running up," while Others have not
made start.
Mr.. John Steptoe continues quite feeble
and has had to give up business alto
gether.
Miss Lula Bowyer. of Botetourt county.
Is visiting the Misses Steptoe.
Miss Nina Sfeptoe returned yesterday
from Middlesex county. where she has
been teaching.
There has been good deal OF sickness
near Cofees, and several deaths have oc-
Cured recently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
THE ICE MISSION.
An Appeal TO the Pabiio from Mrs
Bsgby.

II is painful 10 the Toe Mission 10 be con-
tinualy making these appeals for money,
hut there 10 no escape when daily heart.
rending appeals are made for the cup OF
cold water" The ladies who so kindly
distribute the ice-tickets among the poor
owe touching accounts of the blessing
the ice ~ 70 the sick and aged. the poor
teething babies. the feyer-stricken pa
tents, and to those sinking under, chronic
diseases such as consumption and cancer,
and there are many Of this last class. il
our fellow-citizens could be brought TO
realize the suaerings around them. and
the distress of the workers in the Ice Mis-
sion when. as now, there is not one cent
left in the treasury. each one would nasteh
Ia mt something in the boxes at the news
paper Offices, West Il Johnston's, Miller's
all.nIcht drugstore. or send check TO
Mrs. GEORGE W. B,oBY.
81 east Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
An Interesting Programme for the Next
Annual Meeting.

The State Bar Association, composed OF
lawyers fIom all over Virginia. will meet
in annual session the LIST of August at the
GreenorIer White Sulphur Springs:
Among the papers that will be read and
discussed are the following: "Extrinsic
Evidence in Respect of the Written In
struments," by Professor c. A. Graves. Of
Lexington: Duty of the Legal Protest. on
in Regard to Needed Changes IN Legisla-
ton" by j. Allen Watts, Of Roanoke
The Inevitable REIMBURSEMENT OF Law"
by Alfred ?. Thorn. of Norfolk.
The annual address will be delivered by
Hon. Frank H. Hurd, of Toledo. Ohio.
The annual dinner will be given on the
evening of thursday the 30.
Special railroad and hotel rates will be
accorded members OF the association and
their families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Auo,,on Sale Of Unclaimed Freight.

BY request Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company | will sell st public
auction. to the bighes. bidder. at their
N;nth-Street station, Richmond. Va, on
Wednesday, July 18th. commencing at 9
o'clock A. NJ. about seven hundred and
fifty packages of unclaimed freight. same
beng in the possession of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company for more than
sixty DAYS, and sold for charges and other
expenses. This Is an unusually large col:
lection, and the public IS invited 10 attend
the sale. j. d. Na snct,anssr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
BURGLAR CAUGHT.
THE ALBsMARLE WHEAT CROP.
Mr. Charles j. Barker Found Dead-Taxes
Fixed by the Council.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ScorTsvILLE, July 15.-Mrs. Warren. of
Madison, n. g., formerly Miss Sallie Bled-
soc, of Fluvanna. is here visiting her friends
OF former DAYS. She will return to her
home after o few weeks.
New wheat is now coming IN and is of
excellent quality. The crop will. no doubt,
be above the average both in quantity and
quality.
The Scottsville nine played the Glen
dover team on the grounds of the latter
yesterday afternoon, but they were
stopped by the rain before finishing.
Scottsville was ahead.
| learned today that Mr.. Charles ].
Barker was found dead about O'clock A.
Nj. yesterday at the front door of his resi-
dence, near Elk Island. The verdict of
the coroner's jury was: He came to his
death from natural causes"
At meeting of our Town Council the
taxes on privileges. &C., were fixed. OF
course they didn't satisfy everybody.
Some kick and some don't. All citizens
are notified to have their premises well
cleaned and limed-lime being furnished
if people are not abba to pay for it. The
Health Committee will inspect in few
daVs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Communicated

RIcHMoND. VA, July IS, 1893.
The ..accident to Mr.. Lucy last night
authorities taking steps at once to protect
the people and property from the death
dealing menace hanging over our heads IN
the dangerous electric wires, BY the
merest chance was Mr.. Lucy's life saved.
The dog it was that died" Surely We
must require these wires to be PLACED
under ground or some self-actiDg device
put up which will cut of the dangerous
currents in case of fire or breakage. |
know there are such safety devices, and
shall we wait till so1e one Is killed before,
adopting them? Let US act at once and
afford the public every means of protec-
ton IN our power. j.. III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
PASTORS Contest.

At T. A. Millers All-Night Drugstore.
9.4S5: Rev. f. y. Callsch. S.O2i; Rev. W.
W. Landrum, l.764; Rev. NJ. ID. Hoge
$50: Rev. George Cooper, 800; Rev. W. +,
Hatcher. 1923, Rev. J. Y. Far. 637 Rev. J.
X. Mason, Gl7; Rev. II. Carmichael, i67
Rev. j. W. Reynolds. AS; Rev. A. Van dc
Yyver. 1853; Rev. W. V. Tudor, 3O3; Rev.
Jabez Hall. 262: Rev. X. p. Kerr 242
Rev. j. b. Newton. 1872 Rev. }. Y. Down
man. 2l7; Rev. l.. II. Mason, 2l0 Rev. j.
b. Young, $50.
Contest closes July 31st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Tin and sheet-Iron-worksr. Union.

At regular Ipeeting of Local Union,
No. %, Tn, Sheet-Iron.. and Cornice-
Workers. held IN Wilhnson's Hall Friday
night. July 18th, the following officers were
installed by Past-Presldent L. +. Hage-
meyer. assisted by Mr. W. L. Warren
President, James W. Render. Jr.; Vice.
President, George p. Mountcastle: Re-
cording Secretary. Charles IL. Burton
Financial Secretary, Thomas j. Payne;
Treasurer. William A. Phillips: Conductor,
Aaron McElwee; Warden. Thomas V.
Rudd. 1rustees-Lee Lakewood. NJ. n.
Mccarthy, and III. McSweeney. This union
IL attached 10 the international Union
AID is III prosperous condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

Commercial Building and Loan AGO.,
ton offers for sale a limited uun.. .-.. -
full paid 8 per cent. stock - 81.
share. This stock - rclcemat. d..
time after one year at par up p. ID.
days notice. For full pagt.r. s-. ...
prospectus call or address Connie.
building and Loan Associate. ..g
Main street. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Council Committees to Meet.

Council Committee on Streets will be held
IN the City Engineers office az o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
AT $3.50 o'clock to- morrow evening there
will be meeting il the Council chamber
OF the committee which was appointed to
have a portrait of William Byrd, founder
OF Richmond. painted. The portrait,
which has just been completed by Shep-
pard. will be turned over to the commit
tee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Return from the wor,a'. Fair.

A party of young gentlemen from Rich
mond consisting OF Messrs. Maurice w.
Thomas, Seymour Stern, Garnett Ryland,
Lanson Bodeker. and Alexander Walker
returned from Chicago yesterday morn
ing. They were on the World's-Falr
grounds during the Fourth-of-July cere-
monies. the cold.storage warehouse holo-
caust. the arrival of the Viking. and in
Lincoln Park last Sunday evening when
the severe squat came up. They saw the
great show under very thrilling and ex-
citing AUSPICES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Gold State silver Views.

SAN FRASdsco. CAL, July 15.-At meet
inc of prominent silyer-men OF the State
held here last night resolutions were
adopted favoring restoration of silver
to the position it occupied as q money
metal previous to the demonstration
OF 1873. Another meeting will be held
next week for the purpose of electiug
delegates to the silver convention at Chi
cago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Security.

The first consideration for investments
is safety for the principal, then the rate
of interest or income to be derived. In
these stringent times it is clearly shown
that real estate offers both the sarest
value and highest dividends. Jackson
Brandt d Co., the active real estate agents,
are Offering many bargains In both rent;
paying and growing vacant property, and
can assure their customers of speedy
,,r,fta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Did Not Disappear.

Bandmaster F. p. Hammel did not lis
appear. 10 DISPATCH reporter who con-
versed with HIM yesterday he said he left
the city Friday the eth 10 visit friends in
the country and returned Thursday. As
he had no family in the city he did not
think it necessary to announce his de-
partureL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Thu VIRGINIA Safe Denosi, ..,r

The Virginia Safe Deposit AL r,,.,
Company has the only storage va, =
Virginia, and the number Of our -.
leaving the city for the summer A., -
dsnced by the deposits Of trunks ,.,..
ware. &C., in these thoroughly b.-....
and fre-proof vaults. Charge n 4...,.
and safety assured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
SERVICES AT THE HOME.
Work of Moore Ne mortal Chapter, st. An
drew's Brotherhood.

There will be services at the Soldiers
Home this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. They
will be led by one of the members OF
Moore Memorial Chapter. Brotherhood OF
st. Andrew.
Since last January the young men of this
chapter have conducted an undenomina-
tlonal Bible-class at the home. with an ex-
cellent attendance IN oil conditions OF
the weather. During the suspension OF
the class for the summer they have yolun-
teered to see that there Is an undenomlua-
tional service either at the home chapel cr
at the Male Orphan Asylum every Sunday
afternoon. Ministers OF all denomina-
tions will be invited to lead these services.
Mrs. Gill and the boys from the asylum
have kindly consented TO render the mu-
sic. THIS afternoon they will render n
beautiful anthem, The Earth IS tho
Lords and the Fulness Thereof"
The veterans OF the homo cordially in
vite the public to unite with them in these
services.
OTHER RELIGIOUS NOTES.
Services will be resumed at the Lower
Gas Works at 1890 O'clock this afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Rennle will preach at the Sc
cond Presbyterian church this morning.
Mr.. J. ID. X. Sleight will address a meet
ing ut ChatswoTth this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The meeting for men at the Young Mems
Christian Association this afternoon will
be at 4 O'Clock. Mr.. IL. o. Williams will
make the address-subIect, The Wages
of SIN" Strangers III the city are always
made welcome.
There will be union meeting of the
Young men Of all the Methodist churches
of Richmond at Union-Statlon Sunday
afternoon at O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

Cards. Bll-Heads, Statement, ls,, .,.
Heads. Note Heads. Circular. HnlIa.t
Dodgers, &C., printed by the u..a'l
Company at low prices VII go. -
good work az same prices you I.t '.- ..
ferior work. Send Us yoag ord . a.. -
will guarantee satisfaction iu ,'rg i,.
tIcular.
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Judge Hushe. I'm Chambers.

terday. ordered certain bills to be paid and
received the report OF the special commits
sioner in re Buck rs. the Piedmont and
Arlington Lite-lnsurance Company.
He has not yet rendered a decision on
the demurrer IN the Richmond election
on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Clearing Sale.

The Economy Shoe Store announces
elsewhere IN to-day's paper its first annual
clearing sale. This enterprislng concern,
IL it's determination to make n clean sweep
OF It's summer stock, will sell az such won
derfully low prices as to make 1t TO the in
terest Of buyers in their line 20 see them
before purchasing elsewhere. Give them
q call
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
For Over FInY Yean

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup "a, ZEE,
used for children teethiug. IL soo'.s.t.,
child, softens the gums. a.lays d.. .t-
cures wind collie. and Il the best r.
for dlarrhue. Use. a bottle.