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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
REV. J. L. WHITE GOES TO MACON.
Assignment by Gregg, Chambers & Co.
Large Court Docket


ASHENILLE. y. c., December iO.-(Spe
cial)-At the conclusion OF the morning
service yesterday at the First Baptls,
church Rev. j. l.. White, the pastor
announced his decision TO accept the cal
recently rendered by the First church
at Macon. Ga. ami Will leave for his
new field in February. Mr. White came
here about two years ago. and has built
up the largest congregation ia Ashe-
Vile. He is an eloquent preacher, and
Will be greatly missed. II is understood
the salary offered him is 5000, while
here he gets 5000.
Gregg. Chambers Il Co., trading as
Chambers a Co, have made a conveyance
OF their stock Of goods at Swannanoa.
this county, to J. a. Wilson. assignee.
for the benefit Of creditors without any
preference.
week to-day. There are nearly 200 cases
of the civil issue and summons dockets
by far the largest docket In the State.
EX-Sheriff w. J. Worley died at his
home. near here, late Saturday night.
and was buried yesterday afternoon at
Sandy Mush. this county, where he was
born sIxty-seven years ago. He was
elected Sheriff Of Buncombe county by
the Republicans in 1856. Mr. Worley was
a veteran Of the Mexican war and was
also in the Union army. He was uni
versally respected. and leaves large
family and many sorrowing friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11

Iixious life and excellent qualities Inc
rendition OF calvary" by Mr.. Mcksnna
and the selections Of the cnoir reaumy
touched the sympathetic hearts OF the
throng Of friends Who had gathered 70
pay a final tribute to their dead favorite,
At the close OF the services specific
train conveyed the body TO tne tanny
buriat lot. Mt PIeasantville. At the grave
a short service was conducted by the
Rev. Father Flynn. and the body lowered
to it's nnaI ressing-plnce by the side OF
her mother. who died here three years
ago.
The paIl-bearers were Mr. John c. Reed
Mr.. Elwood 8. Bartlett, Mr.. Lewis L..
Bartlett. Mr.. s. Cameron Hinkie, ana
MFR. John Andrews. OF this city; MT.
Howard Galbreath. OF wilmington. Del.
and Mr.. Samuel Rotan, OF Philadelphia.
Miss Stavro was born in Virginia twen-
ty-one years ago. and came to this city
with her family when about years OF
age. She leaves a father. eight sisters
and a brother.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
AID FOR THE HOSPITALS.
Series of Delightful Entertainments to
BE Given by Richnond TaIsnt

The committee of ladies appointed by
the Virginia Hospital, the Retreat for
the Sick, the Sheltering Arms, and the
Eye and Ear InGrmary has held a very
successful meeting. and another is soon
to take place.
The object of forming such a body OF
workers is to have a series of entertain
ments here this season for these splendid
institutions. The first meeting was held
at the residence of Mrs. j. Taylor Ely
son on west Franklin street and IL clearly
developed the enthusiasm of the ladies' IN
their undertaking. They propose giving
four entertainments the. proceeds 10 be
equally divided between the four hospi-
tails.
The ladies interested In this work are
Mesdames c. OBJ. Cowardin. Reginald
Gillian. Hugh NJ. Taylor. Samuel Cohen.
George b. McAdams. Charles l.. Todd,
h. T. d. Myers. Jr., Fred. r. Scott.
Luther Warren, j. Taylor Ellyson.
George Wayne Anderson. Mr.. Burfoot,
J. b. Lightfoot. w. 8. Forbes, and Misses
Slufford and Mary Mason Anderson.
The committee, Of which Mrs. Reginald
Gillian is chairman. will meet again
Thursday afternoon at o'clock at Mrs.
Ellyson's residence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
SELLING GOODS TO THE CITY.
CounciImen Furnish Them at Cheap Price,.
Christmas Dinner at the Almshouse.

A regular meeting Of the Council Com
mttee on Relief of the Poor was held
at the city almshouse last night at
O'Clock. Messrs. Mcdowell chairman,
Blake, Donleavy. Noble. Ferriter, and
Seay being present.
Considerable routine business was trans
acted. and some discussion arose over
several bills for articles furnished by
officers of the city or members OF the
Council. Mr.. Seay referred to the recent
opinion OF the City Attorney In regard
to such cases. and said he thought such
bills should be rejected. II appeared
during the debate that the articles in
volved had been bought at lower prices In
these bills than they had been costing
the city prior TO this time under con-
tract.
a motion OF Mr.. Blake that the bills be
paid, but that the Superintendent be in
structed hereafter not TO buy any goods
from any person excluded by the law was
adopted. Superintendent Carter was also
directed to purchase a copy Of the Code of
Virginia.
The report of the Superintendent for the
month of November was read. II showed
that on October 3lst there remained In
the institution 229 inmates, while on No
vember Goth there were 2i3 This was
an increase Of II as compared to the
month of November 1893
on Mr.. Blake's motion, Superintendent.
Carter was directed to provide the inmates
with a Christmas dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
Personals and Briefs,

There will be an important meeting
Of the Powhatan Club tonight.
There will be a soclable at Holy Trinity
church Thursday evening from to 10
o'clock.
Miss Lizzie Shumate. of Lynchburg, is
now Visiting Mrs. Malvern c. Patterson,
No. 3l1 south Third street.
In the Chancery Court yesterday Mr..
Henry T.. Harper qualified as executor OF
the estate Of Elizabeth a. Harper.
Patrick Boiling (colored) was sent to
the penitentiary yesterday from this city
to serve five years for house-breaking.
The regular meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen will be held this evening at
Z o'clock Business OF Importance is to
be considered.
Miss Egberta Olcott will be Eat home"
to her friends on Friday afternoon from
to In honor of Miss Mary Stuart Wall,
OF Durham, n. c.
The Clerk OF the Hastings Court yes
terday issued marriage license to Mr..
Charles w. Cogbill. of Henrico, and Miss
Camm Hill Samuel.
Mr. Charles Lipscomb, Of Twenty-fourth
street, who has been quite sick for sew
able to leave his room.
Among the Breakers will be pre-
sented at the Wigwam, at Barton
Heights. tonight for the benefit of the
fire department of that place.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF the
Marshall-Street Christian church VIII
give sociable to all the members of that
congregation on Thursday evening.
Mr.. E. L. Dewitt, who has been i'll at
the Exchange Hotel for some time. Is
reported better. Prayers were offered for
his recovery at Monumental church Sun
day.
Mr.. Henry Barker of No. 900 east
Broad street, who suffered a stroke Of
paralysis few days ago. is improving.
only one side of Mr.. Barkers face is
affected
Mr.. Charles Conner, Treasurer Of Prince
George county: General w. Il. Taliaferro
and his brother Major Taliaferro, or
Gloucester county. were at the Capitol
yesterday.
The regular meeting OF the Board of
Directors of the Society for the Proven
tton OF Cruelty to Animals will be held
I'm the ONCE OF the society tonight at
s:i5 o'clock.
Mr.. A. X. Tayloe. one of the students
at the University College Of Medicine,
this city, will leave for his home in Wash
ington, n. c.. to-day and will remain till
January /, 1895.
acknowledgements receipts yesterday at
the Richmond Office amounted to over
$1,000 This IL the largest business of
any one day since Collector Ryan was In
stalled in Office.
"The Medical Treatment Of Spinal In
juries' will be the subject for discus
sion at the meeting Of the Academy of
Medicine and Surgery tonight. DIR. Cor
don will be the leader
The lecture on Memory" to have been
given by Professor A. s. Boyd last night,
and which was prevented by the rain,
will take place to-day at +. NJ. at the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
II will be free to all. The class will
begin at this evening.
Mr.. C. A. Nesbitt will leave for Wash
ington this morning to attend the funeral
OF DIR. John Mills Browne, Surgeon-den-
eral OF the United States navy (retred).
DIR. Browne was one OF the active men,
bers Of the Supreme Council Of the Scot
tish Rite. and held the ofice OF treasurer
general Of the Supreme Council. Mr..
Nesbitt will act as one Of the honorary
pall-bearers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY.
Eastlake and Stoner Fall to Appear
Chicken Thieyer-Cow Killed.

T.
Chicken Thieves-Cow Killed.
The case OF ". D. Eastlake. charged
With conducting an immoral exhibition
called the "Houche- Kouche dance" at the
recent Exposition, and that of Harry d..
Stoner, charged with violating the
gambling law, were called in the Henrico
County Court yesterday. Neither OF the
accused put In an appearance, and the
Judge continued the case until the 10Th.
Mr. Louis l.. Belts is bOndsman for both
men. and he has been given until the
last day of this term to produce them
in court after which time the bond VIII
be forfeited.
Sunday night thieves entered the hem
house OF Mr.. williams. on Highland Park,
and made off with a number of valuable
fowls. The Highlanders have tired Of the
frequent visits paid to their hen-roosts.
and have decided to organize private
patrol," which viii act also as vigilance
committee. Many of the losers Will
equip their poultry-houses with an alarm
apparatus.
A cow suffering with some malady very
similar TO insanity created quite COM
motion on Chestnut Hill Sunday after
noon, and. having terrorized the entire
neighborhood. was killed by a body Of
citizens armed with shotguns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
TERRIBLE DISASTER
Pivs Msn Killed and Two Injured By,
Boiler Explosion.
THE OWNER ONE OF The YICrIys
Washington I'm n High State Of r,.,.
ment-Fuii Extent Of tho Ca,a.,,on..
Unknown-Lo.--insn

WASHINGTON, n. C., Decant.. ,,
Especial lone OF the greatest ca,r.,..
that ever befell this communt,
place this morning AZ TO. u. l-.
saw-mlll on the Pamlico s. ,o,al e....
The four large boilers exploded. a,.l...
saddest OF all. Mr.. u. Murray Sf..,
owner and one OF the most crt.-.-.
citizens. was Instantly killed Ia f-.-,
ono OF the large boilers
Engineer Bonner was also Kill.
Mr.. Short. Both were buried t.-....
fragments and pieces OF timber.
Two fremen-Abram Graham srf r
wallace--died I'm three hours a,..-
explosion.
Charles West, drayman. was t.l-i .
few yards away from the boiler.
INJURED.
John Lltchdeld and John Glenn, Ia.
scalded. but may recover
Saw-F'iler Wooley Is wounded. l.,....
dangerously.
The whole town Is in a high .,....
excitement Women are RUNNING ...
down the streets wring.ng u-.- De-
over the loss OF husbands tr.tt.
sons.
Business suspended IN the v.-i.t. &c.,.
disaster The grounds are tir.r.
friends and relatives. vevlue ...
calamity. Physicians are 90 .ft. ..
caring for the wounded
SOME MISSING.
II IS supposed those not t.rf ,..
blown into the river ana ...
watery graves. The loss Do r.t....t..
the way from N2coo % g5tv
Mr.. short had $50 ins4r4r.. ... ...
life. engineer $40
The cause OF the disaster D.. ..t.
nitely known. and opinions t...
water no doubt. WIS turned a.. t.. t..
Mrs. Short Is the recipient Of b. ....
pathetic messages.
AWAITING BURIAL
The dead have all been removed ....
homes, and are aWaitug I.-.. ....
row. Three hundred mon .r.
ployment, and the real 90 ~ .. ,..-.
tastrophe Is beyond d,s.rrf.
Short came here q few y,lrt .r.
day laborer. and BY economy a.. ......
became one OF the wealth. as, i.r ..,...
section. Regrets are manifest On. .,
sources.
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At Rest with Her Husband

WILSON. y. g.. D.r.u..-
cial)-On SATURDAY last Nr, Vl. I .
son died at her home q f-V r...
country. She wa blriol r.f..
Just three weeks ago Dor a.....
White Watson. died. and a.V
him 20 that last home D. 's
death breaks up "a happy i.s
Mr.. ami Mrs. l.. j. Yatkei l. ..-
who have heon visiting lr',r'
some time. left to-day far h-w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
Well Pleased with M. Sermon.

SCOTLAND NECK. = Q D. -
(Speciai}- J. 4. NeN ......
takes charge OF some u'ss. WIZ
Tillery ana other places %.
Rev. II. I. Naun yesterday Dr. ...
last night His auilence was R..
with his sermons
Rain to-day greatly interior a." .-
work.
The merchants have NO. i..
heavily Tor the Christine E'
ness g. not as brisk as o., .,. . q
promised % be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
yyestmoreIsnd's Ladies' Reception.

At meeting Of the Board Of Governors
of the Westmoreland Club. held last night,
IL was decided to hold ladies' reception
between January 18th and 30th. The
board adjourned to meet next Monday
evening to fix the exact date and arrange
details. Tho affair will be brilliant in
every respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
v. VI. C. 4. Ladies' Auxiliary.

There will be a meeting at the Young
Mems Christian Association this after
noon at o'clock of the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF that institution to make arrangements
for the New-Year's reception to be given
TO the young men Of that organization.
The splendid entertainments rendered by
these ladies In previous years bespeak a
delightful event January /, 1895. 1t is
necessary for the members TO attend the
meeting promptly'this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
The Fire Commissioners Meet.

A meeting OF the Board Of Fire Com
missioners was held last night but very
little of interest transpired. The ques-
ton OF tearing down the old Washington
Hall on Broad street and replacing II
with modern fire-department building
was discussed Informally.
Mr.. a. r. Moore was elected substl-
tute In Engine Company No. and Mr..
Ford was given a similar place In En-
CINE Company No. z.
The matter Of purchasing zinc for the
Fire-Alarm Department was left to the
president and the superintendent.
The members present Were President
Frischkorn and Messrs. j. l.. Levy.
Charles r.. and q. Watt Taylor, l. C.
Jenkins. and J. II. Sheppard
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The Donation Distributed.

BOYDTON. VA, December i0.-(Spe-
cial )-Colonel Thomas +. Goode. Mecklen-
burgs great philanthr0pist, made glad
to-day the hearts OF many old Confede-
rate soldiers and their widows and or
phans by the distribution among them
OF 1000. according 10 the pension laws Of
Virginia. This makes the second gene
raj distribution or 1900 that Colonel
Goode has made 10 Confederate soldiers,
etc, within the last two years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
CONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Miss Lnllie stavro Laid at Rest ut Pleas.
nnlYllle. n. L

shsvhtrs
The Review. published at Atlantic City,
n. j., has the following to cay about the
death Of young lady. who was born In
Virginia. and has relatives In Richmond:
Miss Lallie Stavro. Of No. l707 Pacific
avenue. this city. who died at Asheville.
N. c.. was buried at PleasdntvilIe
on Tuesday last. She was one OF
the prettiest girls here, and a de-
cided favorite In both church and society
circles in this city and In New York,
Philadelphia. and Baltimore. where her
beauty. rich voice. ana modest grace at
tracted much attention. She sang In the
choir and was member OF the St. Nicho-
las church. wherein the funeral services
were held. High requiem mass was sung
BY the Rev. Father Flynn and the SER
mon was delivered by the Rev. Father
Fedigan. who spoke Of her pure and re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
A RECORD
The worst forms of

The worst forms OF
Scrofula, Salt rheum,
letter, Eczema, Erysip-
elias, Boils, Carbuncles,
Enlarged Glands, Tu-
mors and Swellings, are
cured by it.
Mrs. JOHN G. FOSTER,
OF IS Chaplin Street, Can
dnddi0ud, ". Y, says:
IL was troubled with
eczema, or salt-rheum,
seven years. l doctored
with q number Of our
home physicians. also
with Rochester, New
York. and Philadelphia
doctors, and received no
hopafif maid Nnf hstn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
THE RICHMOND DIspAroH-TUEsDAY. DECEMBER Il. 1884

Main-strcet church, and ordained tho fol-
lowing eIdsrs--viz.: q. q. Harley, !. =.
Jones. J. A. Rouse. w. y. moore, ~ -.
Davis, q. w. Starring. J. u. Thompson,
and A. l.. Coburn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11

Riehmsnd Arrivals at New York Hotels.
NEW YORK. December lo-tspecial)--
w. H. Dean. Sinclair: ]. Watson. st.
Jamcs;, A. L. Shepherd. Coleman: r. l..
Jobson. Park-Avenue' J. Wright Astor;
Captain Graham Grand Union; A. J.
Marcpse. Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11

dreds OF dollars 20 no purpose. I have taken
ten bottles of the Discovery and am On
tirclY cured.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
W. ~~srsr o. e~sNS~ ~s.rcrrs0NNy~~NN>
IMMATURE ALMANAC, DEC. il. 1864.

PURI OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER 10, 1914
ARRIVED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Couch, New York.
merchandise and passengers: George w. Allen
& Co.. agents.
Schooner Fannie Brown. Lamson. Battery
Greek, >. c., phosphate-rock :RIchmond Che
micah Works.
Schooner Addie Z. Snow. Rockland, lime; Car.
neal q Davis.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Deyo, Norfolk. merchan-
disc ana passengers; Irwin Weisiger, superIn-
tendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11

smoke Hstel Bvunswiek Cigars.
TAYLOR 4 BOILING COMPANY.
Distributors.
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PoRToF NEWPORT NEWS, DEC. 10. 1894
ARRIVED.
British steamship Undaunted, Galveston.
Schooner Lucinda Sutton, Providence.
Schooner Stella Is. Maptan, Boston.
Schooner Sarah w. Lawrence, Providence.
Schooner King Philip, salem.
schooner Walker Arlington. Providence.
Schooner Luther A. Roby, Boston.
Schooner Charles +. futile, Bridgeport
SAILED.
British steamship Undsunted. Liverpool.
PORTO WEST POINT, DEC. 10, 1904
ARRIVED.
Steamship Charlotte. Courtney, Baltimore,
passengers and general cargo
Steamship Fairfax. March. Baltimore, passen-
gers and general cargo.
Steamship Guyandotte. Walker, New York,
passengers and general cargo
SAILED
Steamship Charlotte. Courtney, Baltimore,
passongers and general cargo
Steamship Fairfax. Marco, Boston via Nor.
folk, passengers and general cargo.
steamship Guyendotte, Walker, New York
via Newport News and Norfolk, passenger and
general cargo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
WARRENTON DISTRICT.
w. S. Back. Presiding Elder.

Warrenton. r. l.. Hermann; Warren, T..
J. Bailey; Ridgeway, j. a. Hornday; Hen
derson, NJ ID. Hicks; Littleton, Il. IL.
Davis: Weldon, Il. Il. Troy; Roanoke, J. II.
F'rizzelli; Halifax. Il. Il. Rose; Garysburg.
j. r. Tillery; Northampton. u. Il. Har-
rison: Meherrin, A. J. Parker; Murfrees-
boro', j. c. Mccall; Harreilsville. C. p.
ton and Hamilton. ]. r. Sawyer: Scot
land Neck, II. NJ. Jackson; Battleboro'
and Whitakers, G.. w. Fisher; Lewiston,
K. Bradley; Littleton Female College, j.
NJ. Rhodes, president: chaplain United
States navy. w. f.. Edmondson.
ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT.
r. B. John. Presiding Elder.
Elizabeth City. John II. Hall; Pasquo-
tank. j. A. Pasteae; Gender. J. Sanford
South Camden, s. r. Noyle; Currituck, c.
v. Durant: Gates. c. X. Taylor; North
Gates. O. @. Harley; Perquimons, J. d.
Pegram; Hereford. +. A. Bishop; Eden
ton; N. NJ. Watson: Plymouth. ]. l..
Rumley; Roper w. c. Merritt; Pantego,
w. Il. Hocutt; Columbia, ]. II. NJ Giles;
Porter Hatteras. c. II. Galloway.
ORDINATIONS.
Immense crowds attended the services
at the different churches yesterday. The
sermon preached by Bishop Wilson at
Trinity was an able dlsquisition upon
the manifestation OF Jehovah through
Jesus Christ. After the sermon the fol-
lowing deacons were ordained: ID. N.
Caviness. ]. II. Frizzelle, NJ. r. Piyler,
J. p. Pate. J. w. Wallace. ]. H. Newiin,
II. Il. Trip. l. T. Turner. w. 8. Scales.
r. ID. Bruton. ]. NJ. carraway. and
Thomas H. Suttor..
The memorial services were held at
Trinity church In the afternoon at 3
O'clock. Rev. J.. A. Cuninggim presiding
In the absenes OF the Bishop. Memoirs
were read az follows: 8. u. Adams, by
J. A. Cunningham; ID. r. nruton. by T.
N. Ivey: f. l. Reid. by -: J. H.
Wheeled. by Il. A. Yates These faith
ful servants Of the church viii be held
In afecuonate rememhrance by their CO.
workers In Spreading ths Gospel
At night BiShop Wilson preached at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11

This morbid desire for Office IL awful.
Right here In Richmond everybody has
got some office-Mayor, councilman. Sun
day-school superintendent and all such
ana the ladies, God bless ,em. are lust
as Dad. They are either president or
secretary or manager OF some eleemosy-
nary institution. I'll wager that every
BODY In town wanted your post-offiee. I
cont mind the women holding office
thoogh. I'm woman's rights woman
myself. and / believe that a woman has
got right 10 hold any offloe or be INV
thlng except a father of family or
children. l draw the line there. I,sIk at
Washington. the city of of,iceholders. II
~ tne devils headquarters l was in
washington Just after Cieveiaads first
inauguration. and when ne was turning
the rascals out. Many of them had been
IVA the public cowpen sucking for thirty
years and had no teeth. When they we, O
turned out 10 hunt grass the; starved
Inc Democrats were Just as bad. how
ever. When the gates 10 the coypeo we, a
thrown open In rushed the little Demo-
erauc calves. They were hungry bnt
they have been there for some time and
have grown fat.
DEBAUcHED BY THE SALOONS
The saloons. dsstilieries, ana hrewer,es
have debauched politics. ana politics hava
debanched tbs country, until a feeIlng
OF unrest prevails which means revoiu.