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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
THE MoTORMAN DISCHARGED.
lie Was Not Responsible for the Killing
of the Davis Child.

j. s. Cosby, the motorman on the Sc
venteenth-street electric-line, charged
with running over and killing Willie. the
l0-year-oid son of Philip Davis. was given
a hearing in the Police Court yesterday
morning, and totally exonerated Of blame.
A number of witnesses testified. among
them being Gussie Smith. the little girl
who was playing with the lad when the
accident occurred. 1t was plainly proved
that the car was within five feet OF the
boy when he ran across the tracks, struck
the car, and came TO his death under the
wheels The result of the Coroners in
quest was, as stated yesterday. that the
Jury decided the motorman was not re-
sponsible for the unfortunate accident,
and the case against him was dismissed.
Sadie Hobson Mary Alexander. Mary
Scott, Julia johnson, and Estelie Holmes
(coloreD were taxed $50 and costs each,
for being disorderly and creating gene
raj disturbance
The case of Dr. w. Vaughan-Lloyd.
charged with cursng and abusing DR.. X.
L. Triton, was postponed until to-day.
Roth gentlemen in this case are veteri-
nary surgeons. DR.. Triton prays that
DR. Lloyd be placed under peace bonds.
Frank Venable (colored), charged with
feloniously stealing lot OF clothing frcn
George Clifford. and with threatening to
shoot said Clifford, will be given hearing
to-day. also.
Willie Scott (colored) went TO the grand
Jury of the Hastings Court for cutting
and wounding another negro named Ike
Reed.
The case of Charles Granderson (col-
oreD. who was up as suspicious charac-
| ter. was continued until May ith. He Is
| the negro who was caught by Serg san,
| Hall while in the act of pawning- hand
some cun-caSe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
UNITED STATES COURTS.
Illicit DistiiIery Cases-Suit for $4,000
Damages Being Tried.

In the United States District Court yes
torday in the cases of II. c. Foster and
S. ". Anthony. charged with Illicit dis
tillcry in Louisa county, the defendants
pleaded guilty of technical violations OF
the law. 1t being apparent that they did
not know that they were violating the
law. judgment was suspended and they
were upon payment of costs. discharged.
The case of Lafton Page, charged with
robbery OF the mails, was continued,
owing to the absence of witnesses.
I'm the United States Circuit Court the
case of j. y. Patterson's administrators
against the Richmond and Danyille Rail
road Company was argued and given 10
the jury. This is an action for $1,000
damages for the killing of c. c. Patter-
son. an employee of the road. Hon.
James T. Allen. of Pulaski, Tenn. and
Mossrs. Archer Anderson. Jr., and S. -
T. PaIteson appeared for the plaintiff
and Hon. B. Il. Munford for the defend
ant. The jury, being unable to agree,
were adjourned over until 10 O'Clock THIS
morning on the first trial verdict Tor
8. 900 was rendered for the plaintiff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25

On acco0nt OF the general depression IN
business this year the annual convention
will not be held. and the Executive Board
will have 20 dispose OF all matters THAI
may arise.
The visiting members are quartered nj
rord's Hotel Mr.. H. Il. Easton. OF
Omaha, Neb. grand foreman and or
ganizer OF the society, and the officer
ranking next 10 Grand Master Machinist
O'Conncll arrived In the city yesterday.
and IN attending the meeting.
This evening the board win enjoy a
banquet 10 be rendered them by the Rich
nsond branch OF the organization al
Fcrd's Hotel. They will also be taken IN
carriages to all the points Of interest In
and about the city. and will be the re-
cipients OF other courtesies and attention
from their Richmond brethren.
The International Association OF Ma
chinis,s is already one OF the most power
ful trade organizations OF the country
and IL enjoying a steady and healthy
growth.
This session of the board will be OF
about one weeks duration.
on Saturday there win be n meeting in
Philadelphia OF representatives OF tho
American Federation OF Labor and
Knights OF Labor for the purpose of har.
monizing the troubles that have existed
between these powerful organizations In
this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
rI.a Tartan Heiyhts BAZAAR.

The bazaar for the benefit of the Bar
TON Heights Episcopal church opened at
the Wigwam last night under exceed
inglv bright auspices. The hall. to which
an addition has been built for restau-
rant and ice-cream saloon, was beauti-
fully decorated, and the booths were well
supplied with fancy articles, confection-
cries, fruits. tobacco. etc. There was
large crowd and the ladies in charge oil
the several departments were kept busy
waiting on purchasers.
The Oriental drill. in which thirty
pretty girls took part. was given in an
artistic manner. and the Oriole club rem
dered several selections. Tennyson
dream of fair women will be given to-
night, with tableauX and panorama
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
CROWDS AT THE CIRCUS.
The Tent Filled With Two weil-Pieased
Audiences Yesterday.


With blaring trumpets and gorgeous
paraphernalia OF every description the
Adam Forepaugh shows held pleasant
sway over this city yesterday. The tent
was pitched at the head OF Broad street.
where. from the arrival of the caravans
In the small hours OF the morning until
"camp was struck at night" were sights
and sounds of merrymaking and reveiry,
continuous and uproarioHs.
After a grand and successful street pa
geant, which passed through the principal
thoroughfares and occupied over two
hours, an afternoon performance was
given at 2 o'clock A huge crowd collect
ed long before the hour for opening, and
a constant stream OF visitors was kept
I'D till long after the performance had
begun, a crowd that presented whole
vista of possibilities to the enterprising
fakir to ply his nefarious calling. The
evening performance boosted an even
larger attendance.
Some surprise was occasioned by the
fact that there was only one ring In
stead Of the two and three of former
years, yet In all other respects the show
was built on fin de steele circus lines,
and that the exhibition was appreciated
by the public was fully testified There
were all the legitimate features OF the
tented arena-a first-class gathering OF
performers, a collection OF rare animals
and splendid horses, the usual high-schoo
acts by carefully-trained animals excel
lent performers in bareback riding. start
ling acrobatic and gymnastic feats. and
in fact, everything worth seeing In
circus or hlppodrome.
The strong features of the show were
the clever horsemanship of III. Amphlett
and Peter Barlow. who also introduced
novelty in arenic riding with their re-
productions of famous works OF art on
horseback; the bareback riding OF MISS
Annie Carroll; the country dance by
eight elephants; the electrifying feats OF
the Vernons. and the high jumping OF
Champions File Maker and Jupiter, two
splendid specimens of horsefiesh. The
usual side shows. with galaxy OF
freaks" attracted large number OF
visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
Young Minister to BE Ordained Tonight.

The Grace-Street Baptist church re-
Gently called presbytery to consider the
question Of ordaining Rev. Lewis d..
Craddock to the work Of the Christian
ministry. The presbytery, consisting OF
the pastor. DR. Hatcher, DIR. Robert j..
Willingham, DR.. John Pollard, Rev.
Robert II. Winfree. Rev. w. l.. Wright.
and DR.. Charles II. Ryland. met on Mon
day evening Mr.. Craddock was subject
cd to a thorough examination as to his
Christian experience, call to the ministry.
doctrinal beliefs &c. and the result prov
ing highly satisfactory to the committee.
1t was determined to proceed with the
ordination. The exercises VIII take place
at the Grace-Street Baptist church to-
night and promise TO be of great interest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
SWELL THE AMOUNT
OVER $1,000 ADDED TO THE IN. c. 4.
FUND At YESTERDAYS MEETING.
E6orts 10 BE Made "a Raise go Ooo--Can.
waning Committees to Go to work-A
Thanksgiving Meeting.

The third mass-meeting to lift the debt
on the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was held In the assembly-room OF
the Chamber OF Commerce yesterday af'
ternoon. and 500 more was raised.
In the absence OF Chairman Eilyson.
Mr.. T. Roberts Baker. one Of the original
members OF the association. was called to
the chair.
Mr.. Baker thanked the meeting FOR the
honor, and after giving a brief history
Of the organization OF the association.
called upon Rev. DIR. Landrum Cor his
Views.
Dr. LAndrrrm said he had not spoken on
the subject except from his Nown
pulpit last Sunday. He then de-
clared that II the Young Mems
Christian Association building or
the Chamber OF Commerce building had
to go he would rather see the latter tum-
BILE. He said this not merely as a chris
tian minister. but as citizen. The Young
Mems Christian Association was bond
between the young men and the Chamber
OF Commerce. He believed that the mothers
and wives of Richmond desired TO be on
the honOr-roll OF subscribers. lie adVo'
Gated raising $4,000.
THE NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Mr.. Travers, when DR.. Landrum had
concluded, called upon DIR. Hatcher 10
continue the milking"
The names OF the subscribers and the
amounts subscribed are as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
LECTURE ON ELECTRICITY.
Professor Winston delivered AN Admirable
Talk on the Subject.

Professor e. II. Winston delivered his
rM lecture on electricity in the
chapel oe Richmond College last evening
f. 400 apprcciative and cultured audience.
T.. special subject was Electricity as a
Bearer OF Light and Heat and these
n... ~ The mysterious agent were Illus
u.td by numerous lantern slides and
e,f'lments
Tl- scholarly professor explained IN
clear and simple language the most I'M
t....,t d.yelopmcnts in electric lighting
eu. heating from 1870 the year in which
Humphrey DaVy made the first electric
.ht down 10 the present day. lie dweit
.:,ciaUy upon the history OF electric
isht.ng in Richmond, and told OF some
rf thc difficulties which had TO he over
come before the present system OF hght-
ur was introduced. The lecturer grace
fuy acknowledged his Indebtedness to
me courtesy OF Mr.. Il. w. Tranord. SUI
-er.nt-ndent Of the electrical companies.
~hn had furnished the powerful currents
a. cApcriinents and assisted him In
many ways.
Professor Winston was ably assisted IN
his electrical experiments by Mr.. Martin
a,i Mr Charles Winston. both OF the
D. richmond Railway and Electric Company.
The experiments were beautiiul ana Sink
lar. and cminently successful
Tae next lecture viii be given next
Tuesday evening on THE Chemical III
fccts OF Electricity"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
THOSE fTlNERATE AUcTlONEERS.
Tho Ordinance Committee Agrees on q
Couple OF Ordinance

There was a called meeting last night Of
Chairman Carter called the body to order
ia commttee-room No. OF the new
City Hall. Besides himself there were
present Messrs w. J. Mcdowell. w. f.
Tanner. and J. Taylor Stratton. The
chairman stated the object of the meet
ing 10 De the consideration Of the ordi-
nance with regard 10 itinerant auction
GERS. which proposed measure has al
ready been published In the Dispatch. A
number or merchants were in attend
ance 10 urge the recommendation Of
the ordinance which was eventually done
by the committee.
The measure provides n license OF not
less than 500 per day upon all vendors
Of goods brought here for sale at auc-
ton, unless such sale be under the H.
censc Of an established auctioneer Any
person liable TO such tax who prosecutes
his business without having paid up will
be subject 10 fine Of not less than 800
nor more than 500 for each days Of
fence.
City-Attorney Meredith presented the
following ordinance. which he had been
requested TO draw up by the committees:
/. BE II ordained by the Council of
the City Of Richmond, That no person,
under pretext Of exercising his right to
be on the public streets, shall loter near
the premises OF the said institutions for
the purpose Of prying therein, or holding
surreptttious communication with any
OF the inmates thereof. nor shall any one
accompany or follow the pupils Of said
institutions on the public streets. without
the permission of the teacher in charge
Of said pupils. or otherwise interfere with
or annoy said pupils. Any person guilty
Of the offence or offences herein men
toned. upon being duly convicted thereof,
shah be fined not less than 81 nor more
than $40 for each offence.
?. 1T shall be the duty Of the city po-
lice to see that this ordinance is strictly
enforced.
3. This ordinance shall take effect from
It's passage.
After some discussion the committee
agreed to recommend the passage of this
ordinance by the Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25

the examination Of the State Board with
considerable credit
,,,,.,,scr ~ resident physician at st. VIM
cents Hospital. which was fiIled last year
bv DR. w. 3. Harris. also OF the Medical
accented the position Of physician at tbs
Princes Anne Hotel. Virginia Beach.
Or. Robins stopped ~ guest OF Dr:
Boston. where he will nIl the position OF
resident inferno at the United States
Marine Hospital at that post These APP
noIntments are among those made annu-
ally by this college The Medical College
Of Virginia stands In the 'front.' rank OF
the medical schools OF the United States
and reflects credit on Virginia. For some
years It's number OF students has shown
a steady increase. and the session just
closed has teen more than usually sue
cessful." r..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
I'irst Church Revival.

The sp.cial services at the First Bap-
fist church continue every night with
great interest. The congregations are
large. and the attention deep and feryent.
DIR. Hale preached last night from the
words: But God said, thou fool IL
was a striking and effective sermon. In
the after-mee,ing there were new CON
fessions OF faith To-day at o'clock
DIR. Hales subject will be: How may
know | am Christian AT o'clock,
also. he will preach. The results OF the
meetings this week have been very salts
factory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
FIXING THE DETAILS.
DEMOCRATIC MANAGERS GETTING
MATTERS IN SHAPE.
,,ase. and Clerks sworn In--Distri
button of Tickets To-Day--The
Voting Places.

--,c Indications are tn 1 the municipal
,..tc,ory Of tomorrow VIII bring out an
,,rccedcntcd vote for ;uch contest
II Is estimated that between 900 and
,.o,o ballots will be cast. In the primary
80 wears ago over 500 were cast
enough only about $500 were counted.
i, IS a fact worthy OF note that the
CONFEDERATION will pass largely into new
hands the lst OF July. In any event, there
COLL be a new Mayor. new Treasurer.
now commemorative Attorney. and a
,..ai many new men in the Council.
THE OFFICERS INSTRUCTED.
,..t nieht the judges and clerks OF cleo
.... assembled at city Democratic Com
...,toe headquarters ana were sworn in
,.. chairman Patteson and Secretary Wal
49,. instructed with reference 20 their
...,..s and given an outline OF the recent
~ fhc legislature under which the
...f.u viii b. held.
r.. oeIccrs Of the committee win he at
lluartcrs after 2 O'Clock this afternoon
e.. distribute the tickets Each candidate
ar ID General Office viii be given 1000
...f.. making 290o0 thus to be disposed
~ a.I the 2i.cco remaining VIII be dis
.~I.f.I through the ward superntend-
... nom whom the candidates for ward
r.s can secure them.
MANY CITIZENS ACCEPT.
Of Che clilzons requested 20 supcrintend
,.. count ~ the vote AT the several pre-
,.-.t- forty-nvc have signihcd TO Chair
Co.,. paftsson their willingness TO do so.
.f tftsen have declined. These gentle
49,. rrc expected TO BE- AT the precincts
which they have been assigC "a when
oil. rolls close.
-r % polls viii open AT 4. NJ. and close
g. 3D. 81. and the returns VIII be taken
., sanger Han. 10 which the candidates
,rf telr fri nds viii be admitted.
.,r. f,w II the candidates have not
,.. signed the plan. These are earnestly
r.s.. n cau az headquarters this morn
n. arl sign.
VOTING PLACES.
r~.. following are the voting places rs
-.f.h.->h@i In the city ordinance recently
.1..trl hy the city Council:
-sy Ward First Precinct. No. 1904 west
Na... second Precinct, 40. 7Op west
Ur,sI. Third Precinct. so. l26 west
rf,ll. Fourth Precinct. No. AZ south
r... Tlrh Precinct. corner Reservoir
60 cary streets.
l...son Ward-First Precinct. No. 752
.,..t avenue. Second Precinct. No
.-f Ileu street. Third Precinct. No.
rl .I.t uuval street. Fourth Precinct.
>. p' north Seventeenth street.
Jefferson Warl-Firs Precinct, No 1916
.- Franklin street: Second Precinct,
Y. Market Hall: Third Precinct, No.
. east Main street; Fourth Precinct,
e., .2 north Twenty-hrst street
H-en Warl-First Precinct No. 400
r.-.u seventh street; Second Precinct.
r- SIS east BROAD street: Third Precinct
. d north Seventh street. Fourth Pre-
...i $50. as east Cary street
N.urae Ward First Precinct NO.
uta FIRST street. Second Precinct, No.
nort1 Second street. Third Precinct,
>. west Broad street: Fourth Precinct
>. r- north Third street; Firth Pre-
...t So. 2oS cast Canal street.
tfr-hau Ward-Frst Precinct. No 300
lester street, Second Precinct. No 2oo2
est Broad street. Third Precinct. Ma
.ue Hall. north Twenty-hfth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
INouIRINc ABOUT, A DEAD RELATIVE.
Result Of tho Pocornohs Decision-Notes
from the Capitol.

neguIt Oh INC IONof""~O s>~Sssson-<~OsSe
from the Capitol.
The Governor has received a letter from
II. N. Mallett, OF Salonica, Turkey. say
ing that he noticed in French paper
that certain Mr.. Mallett died in this
country In 1918, leaving good estate,
which has never been claimed by his
heirs. He asks the Governor IL said NAL
lett died In this State, IL so in what town,
and with whom he must communicate on
the subject. The Governor has written
him that he will lend him all the assist
ance In his power, that notice of his letter
will be published In the newspapers. and
probably that will lead to his securing the
information he desires
The Governor has refused to remove
the political disabilities OF Joseph YER
rilla. Of Fra nkln county.
Century bonds are quoted higher In Lon
don than In this city and New York.
Attorney-General Scott returned to the
city Yesterday from Washington and call
ed upon the Governor. He has been con-
graduated upon all sides upon the result
of the Wharton or Pocomoke case. Major
Scott thinks the decision of the Supreme
Court will prove very effective I'm pre-
venting future trouble between Maryland
and Virginia In the oyster waters. He
says he was very certain Of winning the
case
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
Special Rates to the dwelling.

The following special rates have been
arranged by the Commissioner OF the AS
ISOLATED Railways OF Virginia and the
Carolinas. and accepted by all OF the
lines entering Richmond for attending
the unwilling ceremonies OF the Confede-
rate Soldiers and Sailors monument In
this city on the 10th Of May next: rate
OF 2ls cents per mile. round trip. for mill
tary companies and Confederate veteran
organizations, twenty or more on one
ticket, and cents per mile round trip for
individuals Tickets to be sold May 2sth'
2sth. and Goth. good to return until June
lst, inclusive.
All papers issued in the section inter-
ested will please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
An I,nmi,ra,Ion Convention.

The Committee on Immigration OF the
Chamber OF Commerce and the committee
OF the Exposition authorities have been
considering the question OF calling an I'M
migration convention 10 meet here prior
TO or during the Exposition
A report was submitted to the chamber
some time ago. but was recommitted'
Since then other gentlemen have become
interested In the movement. and new
report vii, be formulated and submitted
To the Board of Directors OF the cham
Der at their next meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
Elect q Minister.

At the semi-annual meeting Of the
Congregation Keneseth Israel. held at
their synagogue. on Mayo street, on Mon
day night. Rev. DIR. !. koplowitz OF
Easton, Pa, was unanimously elected as
minister of this congregation. notwith-
standing the fact that there were sixteen
other applications flied for this position.
The successful gentleman comes to this
city highly recommended. being a gradu-
ate Of one of the largest theological col
leges OF Europe. speaks several languages.
and breaches both in English and German.
IL is expected that he will assume the
duties of his new station about May LIST.
Rev. Dr. Koplowitz. who has been In
the city for the past few days as the
guest OF MIR. p. Hirshberg. left for his
home yesterday. and upon his return i'm
mediate steps will be taken looking to
the building Of a new synagogue In q
more suitable locality. the present location
being anything but desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25

:. d. n. Ross, Of Lexington. Va sna
Fred. H. Parks. the agent Of the eo1
pany at Clintwood. Va. The present q.
ficers and directors were rs-esecseu
follows: D. A. Simmons, presioent' =
d. II. Ross, vics-prestdent: a. 3: buto.u;
secretary and treasurer The above ~, ~
Isaac II. Wing. George a. Summer. III
r. 8. Traylor. directors. This compsny
owns about 5000 acres Of mineral anu
Understands In Dickinson and Buchanan
counties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
,,us,.s,, -, 81. Marks Church.

There viii be a very attractive musicale
nj 81. Marks church tonight Captain
Cunningham. Mis-. Rowe. Miss Rogers
Miss Franklin. and Mr.. Scrvenor VIII
sing solos. and st. Marks choir VIII rem
der some choice music. Professor Shaw
will preside at the new pipe organ with
his usual skill After the musicale the
ladies of the church will have birthday
tete in the lecture-room OF the church
and refreshments will be served. There
will be no admission charged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
Have Kept Them from want.

The ladies of the City Mission report
that the family OF Mr.. Henry Eacho are
not, as was stated some time ago. suner-
ing for the necessaries OF life. The ladies
have interested themselves In behalf OF
the family. and have thus far kept them
from absplute want. though they are.
of course in needy circumstances. They
hope TO secure employment for Mr.. Eecho
in short while. which will enable MN
20 support his family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
Grand total. ....''''''''.'....., 80
A THANKSGIVING MEETlNG'

A THANKSGIVING MEEii4"
Ar Kosher said when the subscription
nd been closed for the evening" 'iia'
he thought 1t would be bad policy 10 stop
short of $4,000. A., pos,or
DR. Hatcher agreed with Mr. Bosher'
and EXPRESSED the opinion that there
shou,d he a thanksgiving meeting 10
which the ladies' should be invited 10
raise the balance of the money. lie also
Thought the meeting should then give
thonlSs for the success met with so far,
and called upon Rev. DR.. Young to lead
In prayer. 1000 AZ,
After the prayer there was some as
cussion as to the best way OF raising
the balance of the $4,000: addresses were
made by Messrs. Travers, Lefew, Swine
ford, William Ellyson, and others anu
IT was finally decided that the can
vassing committees authorized to be, APP
pointed by the chairman be instructed
to 30 to work, and report to thanks
giving meeting to be held at the YOUNG
Mems Christian Association hall at !
o'clock Friday night. May 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-25
A Model Sunday School.

Or. Thomas Potts. who IL an enthu-
siastic Sunday-school worker. has con-
scented to conduct model Sunday school
and teach a Bible class at West Point
on Friday of this week. under the aus.
pieces Of the James-River Convocation OF
the Episcopal Church. This convocation
Is an influential body of clergy and laity
OF the Church. and Mr.. Potts will have
an intelligent and interested audience.