Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-06
ON THE APP0MATTOA
THE SAD RESULT or THE RIVER
ACCIDENT OF TIE FOURTH.
Mr.. Hinton VIII RecOvcr-an En-
ioyabIe barbecue Of the Prtrrs-
bpr. Riding CIui-COiorcd Episc"-
unljnus rud Catholics.


pETERSBT'RG. VA. July 5.-tspe-
cial)-The death of Mr.. David Davis last
night between II and Y O'Clock was alto
geiher unexpected. He was one OF
rowing party down the river late In the
afternoon. IN which were included gen
rier,an friend aud two boys. When the
boat was cepslzed the boys were saved
but before Mr. Davis could be assisted
he was found unconscious on the bed OF
the river lie was properly attended 10
oe soon AZ his body was recovered. when
was In few minutes after the accident.
Tie body was rubbed and rolled until HE
was apparently restored. and when ne
yyaq taken home was able 10 walk ana 10
talk inteligen'iy to his friends. After
he had been put I'm bed ne apparently fell
into a peaceful slumber He died with
ont struggle. The deceased was connected
cioqely with the most respectable He
brew families In the city. lie was en-
"a ged in no business. but lived on an
annuity. and was a genial. good fellow,
ana popular
Personal AND GENERAL.
Mr. Gilbert Hinton. son Of DR.. y. A.
Hinton. who was 50 painfully Injured
yesterday afternoon by being thrown
from his horse while riding on Washing
ton street is regarded by his physicians
Ne much better to-day. and 1t ia believed
that his recovery II certain
TIE Diocese OF Southern Virginia en-
braces a very large colored element
mainly In the counties OF MecklsnbuIg
Il. MI s..sa
OF this element is Rev. J. b. Russell,
a man Of eminent parts and high cui-
ture. and an active churchman. The
reports Of the work among the colored
people are highly encouraging, and rep
resent that the work Of the Episcopal
church among the colored people is even
greater in its results than had been eS-
pected.
And i'm this connection It may be said
that the Catholic Church Is doing great
work in this Ohe baclD section in the
religious cultivation OF the col0red peo-
pie
The fourteenth annual session of the
Pharmaceutical Association Of Virginia
will meet at tie Blue Ridge Springs on
the 18Th Of this month II is probable
that the attendance at this meeting will
be the largest ever before known In the
arrals Of the association. II is expected
that the proceedings will be Of the highest
interest. as many mel OF the highest
scientific culture win be present TO give
their experience on the live subjects Of
the day.
There was a lively crowd IN the Mayors
Court this morning. composed Of cglmi-
mails who had been too extreme in their
coniIc, on the Fourth. and OF the friends
of the accused. who We're present to rem
der assisianc. pecuniarily. If needed. The
Mayor was very lenient in his decisions
I'm view Of The festal day
ENJOYABLE BARBECUE
The barbecue at the New Market Race
course giycn yesterday by the Petersburg
Riding AMI Driving Association was a
most enjoyable affair. There was an
excellent layout on the occasion and
everything possible was provided for the
pleasure and convenience Of the as
sembiage. The programme of the day
included horse-raclng. bicycling. baseball.
ana other sports. and. above all, pienii-
lul spread of good things 10 eat.
Notwithstanding all of the reports %
the contrary that have been spread
abroad. It IL believed that the apple crop
IN this section will BE- p good one. and
that fair crop Of apple brandy will he
realized
u is reported that the agency of the
Pocahontas coal Company. recently held
by Mr. K. G.. Scott. has been abolished
and that the business viii be- divided
between the several coal companies of
this city
Some twenty or more Of the members of
the Cockade Cycle Club went down 10
Lees pond In Prince George county. yes
terday On an enjoyable picnic
MIR. J. Frank Jappey. young man OF
this city. is studying for the Presbyterian
ministry.
Mr. J. Frank Jappay and wife. Of New
York. are visiting friends in this city.
COUNCIL MEETING.
\ special meeting Of The Common Coun
c'l was held tonight FOR the purpose OF
passing an ordinance for the Issuing oil
$500 Of bonds OF the city Of Petersburg
An ordinance was passed by the Council
on April !. 1895. authorizing the issuing OF
the said bonds. and was at that tim,
published in the Dispatch. |, was discov
cred afterwards that the ordinance hat
not been properly passed. ana tonight
Mr. NenaLle. chairman. presented III,
same ordinance, stating that Whereas
by an ordinance passed by the Commo,
| Council of the city Of Petersburg on tn,
| ist day OF April, 1885, provision was mad,
for the issuing Of slsi50) OF bonds o
ssid city 10 be dated April |. 1875. anC
/ TO bear Interest az per cent. per annum
/ Tor tre purpose Of paying $4,000 Of M
+ bonds Of said city falling due on Angus
| !. ls9i; and whereas. II Is deemed aG
/ visable TO repeal said ordinance. and re
/ enact the same"
/ The old ordinance then followed, and
/ the Council then repealed the form of thu
/ ordinance passed IN April and passed IN,
/ ordinance offered tonight.