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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
New Schedule Of the Richmond ana Dan
Vile Raiiroad, In Effect May IL, 1894.

Under the timetable to go into effect
at 6 T. VI. May 18th. the trains OF the
Richmond and Danville railroad Will ar
rive and depart from Richmond as fol-
lows:
No. l2-Arrive GO A. NJ, daily from
Atlanta and the South.
No. ls-Arriye S:i5 A. NJ, daily except
Sunday. from Amelia Courthouse and
way-statiOns.
No. s6-Arrivc 40 p. NJ. daily from
Atlanta and the South.
No. 11-Leave 1870 y. W. daily for At
lanta and all points South.
No. 35-Leave 1910 =. NJ. daily for At
lanta and all points South.
No. 17-Leavc p. NJ. daily except Sun
day for Amelia Courthouse and way-sta-
tons.
YORK-RIVER DIVISION.
No. 15-Arrive eos a. NJ daily.
No. 9-Arrive 1910 a. NJ daily except
sunday
No. 4i-Arrive $40 p. NJ. daily except
Sunday
No. 10-I.eave $40 p. NJ. daily except
Sunday. connecting at West Point with
| boat for Baltimore.
No. lG-Leave i;i5 =. NJ. daily except
Sunday. connecting at West Point with
boat for Baltimore.
No. H-Leave Z \. NJ. daily except Sun
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
PETERSBURG CHURCH MUSIC.
Three Choruses from Sacred or"torios-
Death and nm Accident.

pETERsBURG. VA. May 12.-tspe-
c,aIl-The congregation at st. Paurs
Episcopal church tomorrow sunday
night will hear some superb music. The
occasion will be the presence or bishop
papdoInh and Rev. Hartley Carmichasi.
Of Richmond, who are TO deliver anuresses
I'm behalf OF missions. The petersburg
cborus of over three score voices VIII reh'
dor ,hreo chorlIs.s from the sacred orhto-
rios with Mr. n. Noltenius at the organ
and those who are present VIII not oiiy
enjoy an intellectual treat In the az
dresses. but an exquisite treat In the
splendid music.
About 4 o'clock this afternoon coioreh
yoman named Hester Parham. resident
nj Prince George county. who had beeh
visiting Petersburg during the day. drop
nod from heart disease on Lombard street
and died In few minutes.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
A little 2-year-old daughter OF Mt.
Charles Pettus. who lives over Godsey d
perkinson's store in Blandford. fell over
the railing Of the porch to the ground. a
distance of about twenty feet, to-day, and
received injuries which. II Is feared, VIII
proye fatal Her condition is very preca-
rious.
Mr. Hugh Britton. n popular young citi-
zen. contracted severe cold several days
ago while improving his family square in
Rlandford cemetery, and is now very Ill
OF pneumonia.
All idea seems to have been aban doned.
II such was ever really entertained, Of
any Independent municipal ticket at our
approaching election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
A Musicale mt KcsW lex.

KESwICK. VA. May i2.-(Special)-A
very pleasant musical entertainment was
given last plight by the Banjo and Mando-
lin Clubs OF the Keswick School. near
Gotham. for the benefit OF Grace church.
The following programme was finely rem
dered by the talented young musicians.
and thoroughly enjoyed by the company
present: 'Triumphal March," Banjo Club;
''Ie Premier Gaiop," Mandolin Club: en-
vincibie Grand March," Banjo Club;
"Daisy Bell" Mandolin Club: song. by
Or. J. NJ. Page: "Normandie March, !"
Banjo Club: after the Ball." Mandolin
Club; MAUD & Galop." Banjo Club man.
dolin solo, Bohemian March," c. s. Grit
nth; song. by DR.. Page; Man In the
Moon" Mandolin Club; III. X. Waltz.
Bsnj% Club.
About thirty guests were present and
the entertainment cleared upwards OF SIS.
At the close OF the entertainment the
company enjoyed dancing for several
bourh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
COLONIAL CAPITAL REPUBLICANS.
They Nominate MOngrci Municipal
Ticket-Rccruiting for CoXcy.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. May l2-(Spe-
ciaI1-Cnder a call for a citizens meet
ing To nominate ticket to be voted for
on the 9Th. the Republicans met at the
courthouse last night and nominated a
ticket composed OF Republicans, Demo-
GRATIS and Populius Speeches were
made hv =. .. Pcachy. \. c. Peachy,
and ox-Postmastcr r. VI. Ware. Some OF
the speeches were quite up 20 the aver
age i'm bitterness. everything Democratic
being denounced The following were
nominated: For Mayor. Or. Leonard
Henley: Commissioner Of the Revenue,
y. NJ. Ware. Sergeant. +. G. Davis; coun-
cilmen, b. u. Peachy. j. {. Maupin. {.
T. Person. i. b. Wolfe, j. G. Slater ana
r T. Malone. The Democrats meet
Tuesday night to nominate their ticket
The sprng term % Circuit Court closed
to-day. and the DEGREES entered were
Brecden. executor, against HTeeieh
Brown and wife against Spear and VIE
| and Mike against Newman; Harrell, al
ministrator, against +. r Powell. and
| Orme ana wife against Powell guardian
4 large excursion party from Rich
| mond is here today.
CAPTAIN James NJ Harris. from Black
! stone. VINO has been visitlnS AT Inc GROVE
! has returned home.
! Colonel T. II. Richardson, Of Hampton
recruiting officer for General Coxey. !;
| here to-day cndeaVOr'nr 10 secure recruits
TO- thc Industrial army.
The Board OF Supervisors allowed W
y. 49,. for building q bridge between
| James city county ANA Warwick, and IN
/ Commonwealth Attorney took an appea
az this term stating that the law had no
been complied with N letting the Goa
tract. aaa the covert held that under IN
/ road law for James City county that IN
! matter was entirely with the COM,
! Court FOR this county. and sustained M
action in allowing the account.
In a match-rame OF baseball mere thi
! evening between a Richmond and "A WI
! Nmsburg nine. Richmond came ont sec
ond-best, the score beng IS TO 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

With next week the Sights ana scenes
Of the WORLD series will be compie'eo'
Those who have not awaited themselves
Of the opportunity can get all the oach
numbers by paying ten cents per NUMBER
However. we are sure our readers Will
sadly miss the weekly pleasure that mas
been offered by these scenes. Ihere d.
nevertheless. consolation IN the re-
Election that you can still procure WORK
equal. II not superior. TO those we are
about completing In Famous Paintihgs
OF the World" These folios must DE
seen to be appreciated. Call at the DIS
patch office and examine them. IL you
wish Famous Paintings OF the "or'd
cut out three round coupons. and SEND
or bring. with ten cents. to the once
OF the Richmond Dispatch Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
RUFUS CAMPBELL KILLED.
He Fell Asleep On the Track and IL sup
Dosed TO Have Been Drinking.

LEXINGTON. VA. May 12.-(SpeciaL)-
Rufus Campbell was killed near Midvalc.
in this county. this morning at 80
O'Clock by a north-bound Norfolk ana
Western train. He was horribly man
gled. His arms ard legs were both bro
ken and his head was crushed. 1t seems
that he was grazing some stock yesterday
evening late. and that n fell asleep While
sitting on the track. He was y years
old. and il is supposed that he had been
drinking. His body was found about sun
rise this morning by u boy namei Clarke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Mcherrin's Mere Mention.

MEHERRIN, VA. May 2.-iSpecial)-
Communion services were held IN the
PRESBYTERIAN church here this morning at
II o'clock. and a sermon was preached
by the regular pastor, Rev. Hugh Henry.
The locusts are very numerous in this
immediate vicinity. and have been giving
their discordant free concert since the
ith instant.
Mfr. George w. Hi and Miss Lala
VIM. Of Richmond, are guests Of Mrs.
NJ. q. Price: the former will spend next
week on fishing expedition about seven
miles distant.
Miss Nettie X. Cole. who. has been
spending the last two years OF her happy
| life in Georgia, returned home last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Personal Notes From Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, VA. May l2.-(Special.l
Captain Henry r. owen and Mr.. Peter
Bryant. of Richmond. are visiting friends
AMI relatives in the village.
Mr.. Wick Smith has nearly completed
his new stOrehOuse.
Miss Ida Il. Jones, OF Boydton, va.
IS spending some time with her brother
MIR. L. ID. Jones, Of this village.
Mrs. II. A. Inge, formerly OF this place
but now of Creve Va, is here looking az
ter the interests of her farm, near this
place.
Locusts are found in great quanuue:
I'm this section, and the farmers arr
afraid they Will BE- very destructive t(
their crops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
The LEXINGTON PREsBYTERY.
An Unf"'orabie Time to Get Money Com.
Inissioners to the Assembly.

BROADWAY. VA. May i2.-(Speclal -
The Committee on Elkins College made a
report which was approved and the COM
ynittee continued. This is not a favor
able time 10 raise money 10 endow COL
lege
Old Bensaism church. near Lexington,
has been reorganized. ana is now IN a
prosperous condition. under the care Of
Rev. j. NJ. Wells pastor OF the Buena
Vista church. Recent additions 10 this
church have brought the membership up
20 forty
The Commissioners to the General As
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
RInd Your Art Collection.

The last number OF the series OF Sigh'S
and Scenes OF the World which the
Dispatch has been distributing VIII pe
issued this week. Arrangements nave
been made with Messrs. jenkins wal
thall TO bind these art treasures ana
orders for binding will be received al
the Dispatch Office. We are prepared 10
show three handsome styles OF cover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
MISS TYLER IN kLBEMARlE.
She IL Seeking Seclusion, Rest, and Free
dom from Publicity.

CHARLOTrESNILLE. VA, May L.
Special Miss Odette Tyler. the charm
ing actress, whose engagement with How
ard Gould was recently brok n of. is seek
ing rest and freedom from newspaper
publicity In Albemarle county. she ar
rived few days ago, with her maid. and
il stopping at the residence or francs
Morgan. near Warren. She has Kept her
movements very quiet and seems anxious
10 avoid any further noioriety. 1t Is
stated by those In position 70 Know
thai she will shortly so upon the stage
again 1t is understood that her real
name is Kirkland. and that she is q
daughter of the Brigadier-General OF that
name who was stationed near Brandy, II
Culpepar county, during the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
THE WARRENTON CONFERENCE.
Election of Delegates (" the North caro-
lima Animal Conference tddrrsses.

WELDON, y. C., MAY Esp 7cial)-
Conference reasscnbl IN $ morning AT
the usual hour. Pr, s!dine-l@dcr Black in
tho chair Reports from tie remaining
circuits were received ana approved. The
Conference then proceeded to the election
Of DELEGATES to the North Carolina Annual
Confer nee The following are the dele
gates: DR.. u. h. Zoilicoffer. Of North
ampton: O. *. Taylor Of Scotland Neck,
G. \. Cook. OF Warrentoa, and Rev. VIII
liam Grant
Rev. W. /. Cunningsin. OF Henderson;
Rev. Mr. McCullen, cf Warronton. ana
Rev. c. O. Durant. of II ilifax Circuit, de-
livercd interesting addresses last night on
foreign missions.
large number Of the visitors left to-
day for their BONES, blg many VIII re-
main over until after tomorrow.
The Conference has had an interesting
and very profitable session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Goods Received Yesterday at Cost To Day.

Finding that our increasing bedding and
uph oistering business requires all of our
space and time. will sell at once. at &C
tual cost. pretty line Of fancy rocking
and office chairs ana baby carriages
bought for spot cash. discounts of; never
so cheap before. Goods just received.
Howell IL Shaw Co. 70i east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Piano Tuning, Zine work

For nine years our house he's done tho
finest work on pianos and organs IN q =
city OF Richmond. We now have con.
tiniously employed three tuners. an1 can
attend orders promptly. We ask ~ re-
muneratlon unless tho work Is entirety
satisfactory
MANLY u. RAMOS y 60.
No. 500 Main Street.
Next 10 corner Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Country Homes tor summer Boardcrs and

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company has issued a folder containing
a list OF country homes FOR summer
boarders" along its line, quoting terms
ranging from SIS to $50 PER month. and
also has'pamphets Of the various noun
tain resorts. which can be obtained at the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway passenger Of
flee. No. 500 east Main street, or at Rich
mand transfer Office. No. 81 east Main
street. Call and get one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

ASGosrURA BrTTERs 10 not only . t.f
themselves by their favor AMI arori'
above all others generally used. hl' '..
also sure preventive for all diseases or s'.l
from tho digestive organs. Beware"
feit-. ASK FOR tho genuine arncie. m1ti. ..'
nv DIR. j. q. y. Siesert & sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
WI, Co,cy,s Army Visit Richmond ?

We hope not but an army OF buyers
are welcomed at Vaughan's Hardware
House Few more OF the 1i-nch. $3.50
Lawn Mowers. Tip-to3 Hammocks at
i2 cents. Eight-ball Croquet Sets. Sc.
oil stoves at zoe. Ice-Cream Freezers at
y.G5. Window Fly Screens at SOC.
VACGHAN'S, Oppo. Meyers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
I,c Gate.
RICHMOND. VA. May u, 1894.

ETtHMOND, n, My 7, IoJf'
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The several communications that have
recently appeared in your paper opposing
the removal of the gates Of the Capitol
Square are timely. Let a petition TO the
proper authorities asking for the restora-
ton OF the gates be placed on your coun-
ter or at some other convenient place
for the signatures OF all who desire 10
see them in the position they so long
occunied. X. w. j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
FoniicelIo Lithia Water.

Dr. Ben Johnston. Professor Surgery
Medical College of Virginia, says i
cheerfuly speak in behalf OF the Fonu-
cello Lith!a Water. / have never used
any mineral water so extensively as the
Fonticelo. and 1t has given uniformly
good results.
81 prescribe 1t In kidney and bladder
troubles very largely. and also In stomach
and nervous disorders with splendid
effects
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Round Trip Rates to baltimore. Phiia-
IplpJia New York

The Richmond and Danville railroad is
selling tickets via West Point and York.
River Line from Richmond u Baltimore
and return 0imit five days. at rate or
800; Richmond to Philadelphia and re-
turn Gimit ten days.. $500; Richmond 10
New York and return 0imit ten days.
$500 For all information apply Mt pas
senger Office, No. 800 east Main street.
JOHN NJ. BEALL,
Travelling PASSENGER Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
al 90

Richmond TO Old Point and return Mon
day. May 1ith. The most attractive Nhlt-
suntide excursion offered. Train leaves
Richmond at so A. NJ; returning arrives
Richmond 6:55 +. NJ, giving five hours az
Ola Point. Remember the round-trIp rate
is only 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
: ORR e At.

Messrs. Jenkins & Walttall No 10
Twelfth street. have issued several bound
volumes OF sights and Scenes" and It's
q mystery how such beautiful books can
lie bound for the price they charge. III
the subscribers TO this popular work wish
their books bound handsomely and rea-
sonable they will do well to call on them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
xy,tar-worI,s for Eonccverte.

RONCEVERTE. W. VA. May 2.-(Spe-
cial)-The town authorities have ordered
an election to vote on the question OF
vater-works. Bids will soon be asked for
from contractors. The Mayor has ap'
pointed u committee Of citizens and coun-
cilmen TO take the matter IN hand. with
III. Il. Moore chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Coo NV Reuutiful Fisher Piano.

They are superior in every point that
makes a piano-attractive in tone. dura-
bility, and case-work r. b. LEE,
successor to Ryland & Lee.
sos Mia street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

Read MrrrELDoaFgRs' new adveriisem'n' i.' o.
DAVIS paper aud call early Monday O. 90 .o. ,
Of the bargains In Wash silks, Dry Dfoia
Faurlcs, Baby Caps, lnlannle'ri
Hosiery, Underwear, Ribbons, La'e'' '.'
Windos-Shades, &c, &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
WHY L. Thla?

That everybody get Jenkins & Walthall.
No. 10 Twelfth street. To bind their
Sights and Scenes Magic CITY,"
Dream City" and "Art Folios'? It's
because they have the handsomest de-
signs you can get anywhere. and at
very reasonable price. Call and see sam
r,lSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
worid's ColumIiuu EXPOSITION

will be OF value 10 the world by IL
Illustrating the improvements in the me-
chanical arts. and eminent physicians win
tell you that the progress in medicinal
agents has been of equal Importance,
and as Strengthening laxative that
Syrup OF Figs is far in advance OF all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Piano Bargains.

Wonderful Pianos. Wonderful bargains!
Nothing like it ever known in Richmond
before, Sacrifice prices for few DAYS
60. ed tee ..lci I,.,, fr' - o. d.
right Pianos. The most beautiful cases
and tones. Among them the great Weber
and WheeloclS Pianos.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
InrOyer fIflY Near.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrip mas Zen
used for chib,ren teething. l. sooth"s ta
child softens tho gums aliays al it.
cures wind collie. and - the orft rcra
for diarrhoea. % cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
81 for lOc.

Send ten cents for sample copy OF our
new Monthly Music Journal.
RICHMOND Music CO,
f.. Broad st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

why not 40 10 G. Messerschm.lra q,
get your pure cream, when you kg
he has the only man ia The city t.'
knows how 10 make and serve 70.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

MrrrEIDoRFgRs' Bis Nay sale CONN
Monday morning. Matnng' ~ the l'".-'
ever offered. White Goods 'cr com' '-r
exercises at panic prices uniefN as a.s
given away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Next 10 corner y
New Piano, stf5,

sell Just az fast as l ct them Csu
and satisfy yourself % their excellence
X. u. LEE.
successor 90 EyiauI g. bon.
So Main SIR O..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Ho! For Fun-Cayalry. bay

Take w. d. Sutherland's wagons. from
Eighth and Broad streets. Tickets for
sale by drivers. Wagons take you direct
TO the grand stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Na,r Inrin hi Binnn al ~.

Grand scale-7f-3 octaves. three pedals.
largest size Piano. Greatest offer ever
made In Richmond.
HUME-MINOR CO.. 6os Broad ST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
-. Worth of Music for zoe.

Send five two-cent stamps for sample
copy Of our Monthly Music Journal.
RICHMOND MUSIC CO.
T. t.. Broad st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
on GOOD AUTHORITY.

II IS stated upon good authority that
Mr.. Townes expects TO interest the Chesa-
peake and Ohio in the enterprise. In
decd 1t is no secret that he has been
in communication with some Of its Oiii-
Gals on the subject. and If the COM
pany is started there Is no reason why
the ships should not be built at the great
ship-yards here. 1t Is well understood that
IL previous efforts TO establish direct trade
with Brazil had been based on business
principles, they would have been sue
cessful.
II is fact that Newport News IS
attracting more attention as a point Of
Investment for capital than ever before.
1t Is not contended that investments are
positively active on any extensive scale.
but it is maintained that. with the adj
iustment of financial and commercial con
ditions, capital will pour into the place.
and that those first on the ground
whether large or small investors, will
rcaliz~ handsomely. Shrewd men are
preparing for this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

II you want good. pure cream, go to
c. Messerschmidts. ZIP west Broad street.
Phone, ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

You can beyond a question ~ '-I..
get the best cream at Messef8e hi &c.
2l2 west Broad. Phone ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

Lovely tone: attractive case. Don't faii
TO see IL. u. -, l'-I-
successor TO Ryland a Lee.
sos Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

The nlccs. IA now being dispen.'i q. r
Drugstores soda Fountain. Drop in ID.
and Main streets. Ten cents gilse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Burkeville's Big Budget.

BURKEvILLE. VA. May l2-(Spe-
cial 1.-The store Of Mr.. y. 7. Osborne
vas broken open last night and two pairs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

own price and terms.
HUME-MINOR CO,
coo Broad st. bet Sixth and Seventh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
Whitsuntide ut Old Point, 91.OO Round
Trim.

Monday. May 14th. via Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. Train leaves Richmond at
$40 A. NJ; returning. arrives Richmond
6:55 p. NJ. No cheaper or more attractive
excursion Is offered for Whit Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
FULFILLED

And their prophecies are being fulfilled
daily. The Chesapeake and Ohio steamer
line between here and Europe is n sue
cess, but IL is onlyf a beginning. The
road is preparing to pour more freight
into the port than ever before. 1t Is
putting iOopound rail over the mountains.
and, Notwithstanding the recent depres'
sion, the company has kept UP the physi-
cal condition Of the road 10 the highest
standard. What does this mean? II
means the faith of millions of capital in
Newport News. Direct trade between
Newport News and Brazil is one OF the
cAItninfles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
TRADE WITH BRAZIL.
TIE MOVE TO ESTABLISH A STEAM
SHIP LINE FROM NEWPORT NEWS
s,ch q, Enterprise q Certninty-Propho'
cies Rcaiizcd-shrewd Men fro-
pared.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May u, 1874.
The people here are naturally very much
Interested in the statement th~ Mr.
Townes, the United States Consul-ueiIS'
raj TO Rio. is endeavoring TO nave es-
o. h,,sbad a line OF steamships between
Newport News and Brazil. Mr.. Townes
is confident that such line run on busi-
ness principles would pay, ana ne Is no.
singular in that opinion. whether me
is Established through the efforts OF Mr.
Townes or not, IL ia bound 10 come IN
the very near future. The course OF
trade will demand It, Such men as
Maury. who predicted Tor ms pace
great future as a port. were not mere
dreamers. They knew whereof they spoke.
Tbcy did not base their prophecies merely
upon the fact that Hampton Roads Is
the most magnificent natural harbor in
this country. They looked 10 the great
West. even beyond the Rockies, and
foresaw the great lines of transportation
that must draw to Newport News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13

Bishop Isaac Lane. OF the colorec
Methodist Episcopal Church, was miro
duced az fraternal messenger or MS
Church, and delivered q most exceii>A'
address. At its close a collection was
taken for Lane Institute. The response OF
Bishop Haywood was very happy. ..
Charleston, s. c.. invites the nex'
General Conference.
DIR. Iafferty lectured tonight, and a.
his fame had preceded him. he had ful
house. No man is better known or more
admired In the Church than he.
DIR. w. L. Edwards. j. r. Garland. anc
A. Coke Smith will preach tomorrow.
The Committee of Federation Is as FOL
lows: w. c. Black, S. W. Hosmer, c. H.
Long, j. ii. Dye, W. III. Nicely, X. y
Siedd. II. NJ. Dubois. J. E. Shumate. f.
T.. Hoss, c. w. Tillett. J. T.. Cooley. IL
Barr. J. Fl. Mclean. II. G. Hawkins, ant
Asa Holt
THE ALBEMARLE TERRITORY.
The committee decided tonight to give
the disputed territory To the .>orth III
lima Conference. The conference must
now pass upon 1t.