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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
ORDINATION Of Mr.. cRADDOcK.
An Impressive Service In Which Many
city Ministers Take Part.

Mr. L.swis Dashiell Craddock, son OF
Mr. d. r. Craddock. an attache Of the
city Engineering Department, was or
daincd a minister at the Grace-Street
Baptis, church last evening. The lee
turc-room was crowded with members OF
the church and friends OF the candidate.
Mr. Craddock, Or. Hatcher. and the
presby'ery. composed Of Rev. w. l..
Wright and Drs II. !. Willingham. and
Drs G. H. Ryland. and John Pollard. oc-
cupied eats on the rostrum.
The services. which were of very i'm
pressive nature were opened with the
singing OF the doxolOgy by the congrega-
ton. N a short address. SIR. Thomas
Todd iI troduced the candidate. DR.. Ry-
land read selections from the Scriptures
and offered prayer. The hands of the
presby'cry were laid on the young can
didate'a head. Rev Mr.. Wright, in a
few ornate words, presented him, in be-
half Of the dcacons OF the church, with
han some Bible. Or. Willngham de-
livered the charge. The young man was
cautioned as concerns personal picty, the
necessity for studying closely the Word
Of God. for a unity Of character. and to
eschew dulness In preaching the Gospel.
Or Pollard delivered short address
90 the church He complimented the
members on the ;iourshing condition Of
the church. and congratulated them on
the work being done by them. The right
hand Of fellowship was extended to the
candidate by Or Hatcher. but before 50
do.nc the pastor spoke TO the congrega-
ton and expressed regret that the Grace
Street church had turned out so few
ministers. lie alluded TO the success
that had been attendant on the ministc-
rial work Of some of those who had been
ordained at that church, and grasping the
hand OF Mr.. CraddOck. he wished him
great success in his new field. lie paid
a hch tribute to the worth OF the young
man 80 soon to become a minister Of the
Gospel Of Christ, and cautioned him as
10 the nature Of the life he should lead.
IT the request Of Dr. Hatcher. the pa
rents Of the young man took "A stand on
the rostrum on either side of him, ana
after the pros0ytery had shaken their
hands and that Of their son, the con-
grogatiOn. while singing the cOnsecra-
ton hymn, filed past and shook hands
with them.
Rev Mr.. Craddock has accepted a cali
TO church in BotetOurt county, and
vii go to his new field in few days.
"A member Of GraCe-Strect church for
several years, having been baptized by
DR.. Hatcher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
THE CHURCH'S ANNUAL MEETING.
The Exhibit Made by DIR. Ho2cs Congre-
gation-Pastor Fifty Years.

The annual meeting of the Second Pres
byterian church was held last night. Mr..
+. Il. Glasgow. chairman of the Finance
Board. being absent on his way to Cuba.
Mr.. $. IL. Halves stated that the board >
report had been placed In the hands of
Mr.. Marquis, who would read II. This
was done, and then Mr.. W. J. Blunt. the
treasurer, read his own report. From
these papers 1t appeared that the church
was out of debt. having raised and dis
bursed during the year over $1,000 A
large part of this sum was spent outside
OF the church-in contributions TO the
Old Market Hall church. TO the Chestnut
Hill church, TO the Old Ladies' Home,
and In various other religious and be-
nevolent enterprises
Mr.. James Lyons congratulated the
church upon the years exhibit. and re-
ferred to the fact that this is the fftieth
year of DR.. Hoge's pastorate and he
hoped that il would result in the crowning
work OF DR.. Hoge's life. Or. Hoge in
commenting upon Mr.. Lyonss remarks.
said that he joined in that centleman's
hopes, and he dwelt very tenderly upon
his connection with this church, and eX-
planned in some detail the use that had
been made Of the church funds.
The present Finance Board were re-
elected. and the meeting adjourned after
DE- Smith had led in prayer. and DR..
Hoge pronounced the benediction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
The Police Court Yesterday.

The case OF Or. W. Ngughan-Lloyd.
charged with unlawfully abusing Or. r.
l.. Triton. was called In the Police Court
yesterday morning. and Continued until
Saturday. on account Of the absence of
witnesses.
DIR. Lloyd deniei having cursed DR..
Triton. as was published.
Mr.. II. X. Padgett was charged with
assaulting and beating Anna Ross, one
OF his servants The woman was impu-
dent 10 Mrs. Padgett, and her husband
pushed her off his premises. The case was
dismissed.
Henry Jordan (colored). was up as a
suspicious character. lie was sent to
Jail until Saturday Tor having I'm his
possession splendid set OF harness.
which, it is believed. was stolen from
some one. The harness is now at the
First Police Station. where it can be
seen.
The other cases heard by the Justice
yesterday were for ordinary circus drunk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
blankets and quilts. shawis. 70 pair now

blankets and quilts. shawls. 70 pair new
shoes.
In addition "a this amount about 5000
garments given sY friends of the mission
were distributed, besides cioAks and other
goods donated ~ Thalhmer Brothers.
Levy & Davis. Foursurean-Price Com.
pany. Miller & Bhoads. and others.
Donations have also been made by seve-
raj OF the grocers, and bread has been
given literally BY the bakers.
Twenty-sevcn thousand five hundred
bushels OF coke have been issued through
the means Of tickets signed by the Super
intendcrt OF Public Charities.
During the last summer les. 600 pounds OF
ice from the ice mission distributed all
over the city gave unspeakable comfort
60 the poor and sick ones.
a prayer-meeting at the Mission House
through tire winter.
The money at the command OF the
City Mission IS now much diminished.
and the demands are as great rs during
the wintT. but the ladies' are forced 10
reduce he amount of help. The cry
Is still loud among the men for work.
and without Il they say they will be I'M
able 20 procure food for their families.
The ladies' hope their friends will bear
the mission in their minds. and send some
help for the summer. 1t IS proper TO
state that all this work has been the
labor OF love: there Is no paid office con-
nectcd With the City Mission, except the
matron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
SANDY SCOTS ACCUSATION.
The Thief Convicted of Lying and MIR.
Morton Henery Fxoneratrd.

ASHLAND, VA. April 25.-(Speclal)--
Sandy Scott. the negro who was caught
yesterday at Mineral City, arrived here
to-day at O'Clock in the custody OF Ser
geant TrevillIan. lie accused Mr. Nor
ton Henery, one OF the most respected
citizens of Ashland, OF stealing goods and
delivering them to him after night from
the storehouse OF J. VI. Leake, one OF
the merchants, where Mr.. Henery is en-
ployed. The facts are. Scott was the
thief, and he wanted TO hide his crime
and put 1t on a white man; but the EVIL
dence produced In the case. which was
tried this afternoon, showed the negro
to be the thief OF the deepest dye. He
was sent on 10 the grand jury, AMI
Mayor Taylor took occasion to say from
the bench that Mr.. Henery was most
substantially exonerated. The goods were
stolen from Stebbins's store, and not from
Leake's, as they bore the trademark OF
the latter merchant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
Mia J.ckson WEEDS Mr.. Glinn.

A VIEW pretty wedding took place Iast
night al the residence OF Mr.. Peter jack
SON 727 north Fourth street The con-
tracing parties were Miss Madeline jack
son. youngest daughter Of Mr. Peter jack
son and Mr.. Fiavius ]. Glinn. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Father
McKeefrey. The pariors were tastefuiiy
decorated, the prevailing colors being
pink and yellow. ana with proiusloh Oh
nh. bride wore a travelling dress OF old
rose and heliotrope trimmed with Emerald
green velvet and white lace. with hat to
match. md carried a beautiful bouquet OF
Marechsi Neil roses Mr.. Walter s. Jack
son acted as best man and Mr.. w. Percy
Glenn as assistant usher. A recherche
repast was served. after which the happy
couple left for their home. The presents
were numerous and handsome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
DEATH AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
A Man Arrested for Being Drunk Is
Taken There and Soon Expires.

Robert II. Light. white man, who was
arrested for being drunk, and locked up
at the Third Station Tuesday night, died
at the almshouse yesterday afternoon.
He was taken with violent attack of
dellrum tremens late in the night. The
ambulance was summoned, and at 3
O'Clock In the morning the unfortunate
man was removed to the almshouse. He
was thought to be all right later in the
day, but while walking around the
premises, he suddenly fell In an uncon-
sclous state, and expired in a few mo
ments. The Coroner was notified. and
upon viewing the remains ascertained
that the man had died from apoplexy.
No one seems TO know much about the
deceased. He had frequently been locked
up for drunkenness, and had suffered be-
fore from delirium tremens. He is said TO
have been employed as a laborer on the
farm of Mr.. Lewis Gsnter. and to have
hailed from South Boston. Va. The police
think thN a brother of the dead man
is employee on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. Unless claimed the body will
be inferred at the city burying- ground
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
REPORT OF THE CITY MISSION.
What the Ladies Have Done During the
Pact Twelve Months.


1-,.~lad,.s OF the city Mission desire
O. .bmt t. the public the amount Of
r..t zone Tor the poor 10y their organiza-
..a si.-iu., the year from May J. 1898 to
s.ay. I>lL
Tao work durlng this time has been
heavier and more efficiently done than
ever before. This Is due TO the fact that
tr. ladies have not been, az usual. tram
meicd in their work Tor the want OF
money having been generously supplied
l., thr Citizens Relief Association. which
4. c,roposed OF seventeen OF the promi-
Drnt busincss-men OF the city. and are
tn. custodlans OF money contributed last
ftu ID, the citizens for the brne'. OF the
poor OF the city. This association con-
tdered the city Mission the channel
through which this money wOuii be most
juliclously dispensed and he ladies' ftel
at-,Ired they have discharged the trust In
Il faithful. conscientious manner The
amount of money expended for PROVISIONS
was 81 2J9: for clothing ana bed-ciothlns'
So. wages To matron, Nii. Amount spent
by visitors in their districts Tor speelai
cases. 500; number OF rations given.
roo. number Of families helped, 1900.
obtaining 1900 children: number OF visits
made by visitors TO families, 1880. The
sewing school has had an attendance OF
49, with 10 teachers; 1876 new garments
made and given out. The provisions
bought and distributed were as follows:
1928 pounds OF sugar, $50 pounds Oh
nee. 1850 pounds Of crackers. 2'v1 ioaVes
Of bread, l.298 pounds Of tea. :. ~ Ioohos
81 coffee. 100 pounds OF salt pork NV
bushels OF beans, so gallons OF moiasscs,
a. barrels OF FISH. 10 barrels or Gonf' 200
pounds Of soap were distributed.
Dry goods bought as follows: so yards
flannel, TOO yards cotton. TOO yards Calico
. 800 yards canton flannel. and other dress
goods; ~ suits worsted underwear. Nv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
The Church Balanr..

Although an entire week has passed
since the bazaar at the tabernacle or
Union-Station church opened, there does
not appear TO be any abatement of IN
terest on the part OF the general public.
Tuesday evening the throng exceeded
that OF any previous occasion in size, as
well as good-humored enjoyment. Pickett
Camp and one company Of the First KeSl-
ment OF Volunteers were present ana the
battle-scarred veteran vied with his sol
dier-boy successor in competition for the
prize Of sunny smiles. The bazaar has
a great many attractions.
The largest crowd ever seen at the
Wigwam in Barton Heights attended the
bazaar there last night. There were some
pretty tableaux. and Mrs. Bache sung a
solo. The Oriental drill will be repeated
tonight, and there will be some hne
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
Want to Sell the Academy.

During the Mozart musicale on Tues.
day evening. Mr., James Lyons, president
of the association, gave notice that the
next annual meeting OF the association
would take place on the night Oh May
80. MIR Lyons stated that the Board OF
Managers had determined 10 sell inc
Mozart building. In order that the organ.
zation may be relieved OF It's present
financial embarrassment When this has
been done the entire income from MEM
bership fees will be devoted TO securing
the best musicales that can be gotten up.
Mr.. Lyons went on 10 explain that inns
move was not an evidence OF increasing
financial weakness. but, ON the contrary.
would relieve the association Of q burden
and enable them 10 devote their at
tention TO the real purpose OF the organi.
zation-the cultivation OF the musical
talent OF the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
Is Trying Both Courts.

Mrs Belva a. Lockwood is seeking
through two courts 10 secure a license to
practice law in Virginia. On Tuesday, as
told in yesterdays Dispatch, she made
IA motion before the United States SUI
preme Court. asking that the Supreme
Court Of Appeals Of Virginia be COM
PEELED to allow her TO practice In this
State. Some weeks ago Mr.. Alfred T.
Cohen submitted a motion before the
Supreme Court here asking that Mrs.
Lockwood be permitted 10 qualify, and
the motion was denied by vote OF for
and against. a renewal Of the motion
was made asking that the question be de-
cded by full bench, which was
granted The question will come up be-
fore the court I'm full bench at Wytheville
this summer. Mr.. Cohen is In favor OF
awaiting the final decision of our court
before pressing the matter in the Fede-
raj tribunal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
Per.nuaI. and Briefs.

Hon. A. Il. Sock, Mayor or Norfolk,
Is at the Exchange Hotel.
Major benjamin IL. Nash Is detained 1t
home on account Of sickness.
Mr. Peter c. Wells. the janitor OF tEe
county courthouse. is improving, after
an illness Of ten days.
Mr.. Bernard Taylor, Commissioner of the
Revenue. OF King William county, was
at the Capitol yesterday.
Miss Iottie Klopfer, OF Cleveland. O..
is visiting Mrs. Henry S. Wallerstein. Of
3OS south Third street.
The Christoforo Colombo Band have
kindly volunteered TO play at the neNc
concert at Pickett Camp on ladies night.
Leanna Butler was received at the pen.-
tertiary yesterday from King Williah
county 10 serve two years for housebreah-
ing.
Miss Maud Lipscomb. of Newport News,
IS visiting Miss Claudia Goddin. daughter
of Mr.. Charles W. Goddin. on west Grace
street.
There was a very enjoyable entertain
,ment given on Tuesday night at No. slS
east Broad street. There were about
twenty couples present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick s. Valentine
and Mr.. James N. Valentine will sail
from New York Saturday for Europe
on a tour of several months.
The Imperial Quartette. composed Of
Messrs. Richard Woodbridge, j. Clilt.
Burton, II. T. Francisco, and i. Hasry
Jeter, will sing at the Cnion-Stats)n
bazaar on Friday night
The Moody choir will have an impor-
tant meeting in the lecture-room OF the
Second Baptist church tonight at O'clock.
President Hines is anxious that there
shall be a full attendance.
A fine set of single harness was found
by a First-District policeman yesterday
morning hidden In a stable on Grace
street between Seventeenth and Elsh-
teenth. Il IS held for identification at
the First Station.
Miss Mayme Leahy. a talented young
elocutionist of this city. left few days
ago for the Boston Conservatory of Lufic
to complete her studies. a letter received
here states that she Is very pleasantly
situated, and Is progressing finely
The Richmond correspondent OF the
Norfolk Virginian writes To that paper:
Congressman ID. Gardiner Tyler and Miss
Mary Morris Jones will be married in
this city on June 9Th. Miss Jones Is a
daughter of the late James Alfred Jones,
and one OF the most accomplished and
popular young ladies in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26

Shepard. president State Normal School.
Winona. Mimi. secretary: and Hon. ~:
A. caikins. assistant sup super.n. s,snn ~ ~
Hoard of Trustees. will hold its 1924 meet
Ing at Asbury Park, N. j.. July 9Th to
18th. AZ,
All members OF the association will be
granted half rates at no'eis on p!esen.a-
Ing the meeting. The Trunk-Line Rail-
nav Association, including all eastern rail-
ways has granted half rate plus g Nation
al Educational Association membership Zee
from ali points In the territory OF the
assoc,ation fexcept from points within
100 miles from Asbury Park. where q
cbean summer excursion rate Is avail
able,. The tickets will be good to return
until September LIST II deposited with IL the ne
dnr,ng the meeting. The western rail-
ways have been asked to grant the same
rates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
HOLLYWOOD ASSOCIATION MEETS.
To Attend the lakewood Observance-Tbe
Anniversary Celebration.

a called meeting of the Hollywood
Memorial Association was held I'm the
lecture-room of the Second Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Will
liam b. Isaacs presided in the absence Of
Mrs. Bryan, who was detained at home
by sickness.
1t was decided to renter the remains
Of the two soldiers buried at yellow
Tavern on Friday, May llth, instead Of
the 12th.
An invitation to participate in the Oak
wood Memorial-Day ceremonies was ac-
cepted, and Mesdames lsaacs, Werth,
Ellyson, Rogers. and Hoge. and Miss
Baughman were elected To represent the
association.
The annual meeting of the association
will take place May 90. at u ~. in the
lecturc-room Of the Second Presbyterian
church. and the annual mass meeting will
be held that night In the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall at o'clock
Rev. Dr. Young Will deliver the address,
the Blues Band will be In attendance
and Captain Frank Cunningham will
sing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26

erIand, OF No. i3of east Franklin street.
yesterday swore out q warrant for her
husbands arrest. charging him with AZ
sault and battery. She states that sne
fears bodily harm. and wishes M. sutIi-
erIand placed under bonds to keep TIE
peace.
John Douglas alias Johnson. tcoloreD
was arrested yesterday by Sergeant Torn.
linson on the charge Of having stolen
a coat and vest from Charles Giiber. Ini-
medlateiy upon beiDg locked up the prfs-
oner had violent fit. The ambulance
was summoned. bat the man was found
to be all right. The negro. however. as
soon as the doctor left. relapsed into his
former condition, shouting. yelling. and
exhibiting worse symptoms than before.
All through the day he continued his In
carnations. which are believed to have
been but a bluff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
Meeting Of the Electric Club.

A meeting Of the charter members OF
the Richmond Electric Club was held
last night at the residence OF Mr.. George
A. Tower. 100 south First street. con-
stitution and bylaws were proposed and
adopted and the following officers elected:
George A. Tower. president; 7. l.. Martin.
vice-president; Harrison Tabb. secretary
r. ]. Craigie. Jr.. treasurer. An Execu-
tive Committee was appointed as follows:
Maurice w. Thomas. Henry f. Tresnon.
and Harry d. Winn. The object or this
club is the mutual advancement OF Its
members In electrical matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
MUCH PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS.
Deeds of sale Recorded in the City and
County Courts.

.rl. following deeds Of bargain and
Idle. were recorded yesterday in tho
clerks office of the Chanccry Court
George BcuediN's trustee to Charles l.
I..un-. 14I-G feet on south side Main
....t between Fifteenth and Shockoc
Df..k subject 10 annual rent charge Oh
&r.t,. >r". an.
...uA. l.. Blanton and wife 10 Allan
r.Y.u g.. feet on south side Park ave-
r.. r.ar Rowland street, 500.
sam. e. Robert NJ. Smith, 100 feet on
I.t. avenue southwest corner KoWlahi
....f. 5000.
....,l.s II. Crump ami wife To Laura
'ump's trustee, IL feet on east sue
...ftn street near Jackson. 50.
Charlie. So. Crump 10 Laura NJ Crump
I. nIf. ti, feet on north side Marshall
..r..t between Seventh and Eighth ".
3D. f. Carter and wife TO Mary D., John
I aul Mary r. Tignor. 81 feet on south
rl.aeluts street near Mosby. $50.
Allan Talbot and Wli" To 1hOmas l..
phantom. -a. feet on south side Franklin
....t between Foushce ana Adams
.. to Charles X. Willis. 20 feet on
.."s Park avenue near Rowland
D.r.- D. wills and wife to Allan
o. ..ft 40 feet on east side Laurel street
car DHua. $500.
UENElCD COUNTY COURT.
William uaurhon's heirs TO J. NJ. Nor
acres. So.
ua- j.. Hlanton ana wife to Alian
.tt. l5' foot on north side broad
r.t near Tnirty-s.Xth. and % feet on
Ic same near same, $500.
.E Ncurohrs trustee 10 W. w.
t.i.al.. As feet on north side Blair
.., r,ur Washington, and 90 feet on
sI- Washington street near Blair
..lr..s ST. Crump 10 Laura NJ Crump.
uIf-. l0 acres between Richmond
H.urico turnpike and Meadow-Bridge
S.
...- V Gillian. special commissioners.
. D. Dickinson, lot II in block g.
Do BIO block lDl. and lots ! ana IN
II- East Richmond. $3.50.
...- Mantle and wife 70 &. II. Dicb-
. lots - and Is in block lOi Eass
moLI. S-p.
.u Talbot and wife 10 ChaTts h.
. 40 feet on south side Broad street
Ih.r,y-sfNth. $50.
m Bernard Taylor 10 jackson
..l. TOD feet on north side Leonard
..,.t near Morris avenue. 500
mle. f. Waidill and wife TO Fairfield
-t.0l District. % feet on north side Lou
..4 street near Erin. So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-26
THE PHILLIPS MURDER TRIAL.
a Compromise Verdict Agreed Upon and
the Prisoner Gets SIX Years.

the Prisoner Gets SIX Years.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 25.-(Spe-
clal. THE third trial of Jefferson Phillips.
who, on the night OF July q, 1891, shot and
killed George $. Smith. was called up In
the Corporation Court, Judge Keith Nor
days past the attorneys for the Common
wealth and the prisoner have been trying
to agree upon a compromise verdict, and.
after conference Of some hours this
morning. 1t was agreed that Phillips
should enter a plea of murder in the Sc
cond degree. with the sentence of six
years In the Richmond penitentlary. In
court this morning Phillips pleaded as ar
ranged. and the six years sentence was
imposed upon him. \ venlre Of twenty
four men had been summoned from Lou
doun county, from whom a jury was
To have been selected but their services
were not needed. and they were dismissed.
on his first trial Phillips was found
guilty of murder in the first degree and
sentenced to be hanged. This verdict was
set aside, and n new trial granted by the
Court of Appeals.
on a second trial with jury from
Fauquier county n verdict OF murder in
the second degree and eight years In tho
penltentiary was imposed.
This verdict was also set aside by the
Court of Appeals and his third trial came
up to-day, with the result above men
toned. Phillips Will be taken to Rich
mond TO commence his sentence In a day
or two He has been confined In Jail here
since the commission OF the crime.