The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-05
THE GRAYS TO ORGANIZE
A MOYEMEyr Nv aAYCHEsTEK 10
FORM Az lssOCfiTION.
Mr.. II. 4. Jordan Has Called = Asetins Of
the Observation-Disclosures At Leader
Hall Personal Points -Sotes.
MsYcnYsTrB BUREAU RIcHMoSD TINES
fl2I Utrt sTRy.T. BslrrIE BLOCE.


There is movement in this city amops
the survivors Of Elliott Grays to organize
an association of veterans.
The unwilling OF the monument IN the
city OF Richmond to the memory OIL
the private soldiers and sailors VINO
sacrificed their lives in the late war VIII
soon take place, and it is the intention
of the old veterans OF this city and the
county 10 make a good showing on that
occasion. and no doubt they VIII DO So
Mr.. II. a. Jordan, who is one OF the
oldest veterans OF the Elliott Grays, calls
a meeting for the 18TH Of this month
to be held in the Mayors courtroom.
IL is hoped that all Old veterans VIII
attend. -,
4 regular meeting Of Davis Council
Jr. o. L. 4. NJ, was held Thursday
night. There was quite a large attend
auce. Addresses were made by Mayor
Maurice. which is said 20 have been one
Of his finest efforts, and Messrs. {. l.
Scott, OF New Jersey. and }. l.. Miller
OF Pennsylvania. Two additions were
made 10 the roll OF the Council.
Commissioner OF the Eevenne Wood
fin. Of Chesterfield, listed IN one day over
one hundred dogs in Swausboro, and ne
has Just begun the work. The dog tax
in Chesterfield has given an impetus TO
sheep raising.
Professor Sautanelli. the hypnotist. who
begins d weeks engagement at Leader
Han on Monday next. comes endorsed
by the leading physicians. clergymen'
press. and Young Mems Christian Asso-
lot 10 q.
William Henry Winters. who died sud
denly at Greenport. New York, was
brother-ln-law Of Mrs. Fleming Morgan
Of Manchester.
The deceased married Mrs. Morgan
sister who died some years ago.
4 line of barbed wire has been placed
around the top OF the fence enclosing the
courthouse square. This was done 10
keep persons from sitting on the fence
and breaking it down.
The Hastings Court will adjourn for the
term tomorrow.
The Council Finance Committee met
last evening at s o'clock and transacted
the routine business.
The lecture at Cowardin-Avenue church
Thursday night was quite largely al
tended This was for the benefit OF the
young mems reading room.
the stores, churches and places OF enter
tainment last night.
Mr.. James Petit. who acted as deputy
constable several months ago, has re-
turned to his old post
II is rumored that the Richmond ana
Danvlile railroad shops, located Ia TINS
city, will be removed to Charlotte, y. C''
before the close OF the present summer.
There was no business transacted IN
the Mayors Court yesterday morning.
Only chancery business was transacted
in the Hastings Court yesterday
At the entertainment for the benefit or
the Presbyterian church at Leader Han
Thursday night quite a large attendance
was present.
Miss Florence Evans rendered reel
tation on Masonry" which was highly
appreciated and was cOmplimented by al
present. Miss Bessie Pattie sang beau
tiful solo.
The commencement exercises Of the col
ored public schools will take place at the
First BAPTIST church (cOl0red Monday
afternoon, May 18th, at o'clock An at
{ractlve programme has been arranged.
Mr.. Charles Keller. who recently re-
moved from this city to Emporia, Green's
Vile county, TO engage In business, was
a sufferer by the disastrous fire that oc-
CURED at EmpOria several days ago.
Mr.. 4. c. Pulliam. of Newport News
formerly Of Chesterfield, IS here on
visit to his son, Mr.. d. l. Pulliam
The condition Of Mr.. T.. A. Snellings is
about the same. Mr. Sneilinss lost his
legs at the battle Of Marietta. ia.
MIR. John a. Lester, Mr.. Robert Wood
Captain Hugh Longest, and Mr.. James
Madison. Of Chesterfield. were ia the city
Yesterday