Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
CENTRAL ASYLUM.
QUARTERLY MEETING or THE d.
RECTORs YESTERDAY.
Paying In Certified Chechs-PoIiticai Cos
sip-Base-BaIl Notes-Gold Re.
ceIved-Other Items
Correspondence 81 the Richmond Dspatch.I

Correspondence 81 the Richmond Dispatcn'I
PETERSBURG, Va, August 16.-A quar-
tcTly meeting of the Board of Directors OF
the Central Lunatic Asylum was held TO-
day. There were present Messrs. Robert
Gillian, Julius Straus. Mr.. Oldham, Jr.,
Judge J. Thompson Brown, Captain y.
Shirley HARRISON. and J. Pretlow. Mr.
Oldham was elected vice-president to I'LL
the vacancy caused by the death OF John
II. Bogart. After the transaction OF
routine business the committee TO whom
the matter was referred reported the FOL
lowing resolutions in reference 10 the
death OF the late vice president:
Whereas. since the last meeting OF the
Board Of Directors of the Central Lunatlc
Asylum, one OF its members Johh II.
Bogart, vice-president-has departed this
life; aud whereas, the high esteem IN
which he was held by the board makes It
proper that IT make q permanent record
thereof; therefore,
Resoired. That we. one and all, lament
the death Of Captain Bogart. aud testify
to the manly bearing. great usefulness
and fidelity of our brother. ana inc
pleasure his association afforded. HIS
pentlemanly bearing won our hearts. and
we presume 10 offer his widow and chill
dren our sincere sympathy in their great
bereavement.
The action of tho board was ordered 10
be spread upon the records and a copy
sent TO the family of the deceased. Cap
tam Bogart was O distinguished citizen
OF southampton and valued and useful
member of the asylum board.
cHEcKs AND CURRENCY.
In paving of Its employees here to-day
the Atlantic Coast Line paid currency for
oil dues under $50. Over that amount
certified checks were given. Most or the
smaller amounts were due TO cOlorod en-
plovees In the emergency that exists, no
disposition is shown here 10 receive these
checks at other than par.
POLITICAL TALK.
While the Petersburg delegates to the
State Convention will vote for Colonel
O'Ferrall 1t is curious fact to note that
some of them were original Tyler men.
There were two or three reasons why Pc
tersburg went unanimously for OFerrall.
HIS great services TO the state and TO me
Fourth District: the recognition of his
courageous conduct IN Congress IN times
of need the bad management OF the Tyler
campaign. and finally the impression that
Colonel O'Ferrall would get the nomina-
ton on the first ballot by decided ma
JOrity.
Runor says that General Malone de-
clares that Colonel O'Fcrrall has done
moro for the Democratic party and gained
q greater reputation in Congress during
the past ten years than any other member
OF that party.
OF course great interest is felt here in
the action of the State Convention to-
morrow. both as regards the nominations
and the platform. The Petersburg dele
CATION will go over on the early tram TO-
morrow.
TO PLAY WITH TIE FARMERS.
notwithstanding the published an
nouncements, Willie Quarles, the pitcher
on the Savannah team. will play with our
home team during the remainder or the
season. He has not signed with the Proyi-
dence or any other club. A telegram to
this effect was received from him this
morning, adding that no will reach home
the last oe this week. A telegram was also
received by the manager OF the nome
team TO-DAY from the manager or the Bos-
tons indicating desire to engage Quarles
at once, but it is understood the latter
will nuke no new engagements This sea-
son.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Large amounts of gold were received
yesterday and to-day 10y the banks OF TINS
city.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany has temporarily reduced its clerical
and laboring force III this city.
Financially considered Petersburg is be-
heved TO be better of than any Of its SIS
ter communities IN the State. Among It's
business people no resort has been made
TO certified checks or scrip. Approaching
our healthy condition. people from outside
have recently made efforts to draw upon
our currency.
Probably one of tho most beautiful ten
mis- courts in the South Is to be found IN
this city, where the young people of both
sexes enjoy themselves at the game. A
grand tournament is gong on this week ON
the court, which attracts large crowds.
The opera Patience" Is to be present
ed by our amateurs in the early fall for
the benofit of the Home for the Sick.
Richmond orchestra IS to furnish the &C
commitment. The best musical talent Is
engaged IN the enterprise and rehearsals
are held every week.