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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
The Veterans Returned Prom the Meetinr
of the Grand ANN

OF the Grand amp.
The veterans from Richmond who have
been attending the meeting of the Grand
Camp, at Charlottesville returned yes
teruay.
MaJor-General Thomas A. Brander
when seen on the subject last evening.
said that it was one Of the most en-.
thusiastic meetings ever held. and tina,
the session was most enjoyable 1t was.
however, decided. In order 10 make the
gathering more convenient TO the farm
ers, 10 hold the next Grand Camp in
October, 1896. instead OF i'm May. and the
place of meeting will be Winchester.
Major-General Brandcr also stated that
the veterans We're delighted over the
fact that the next reunion Of Confeder-
ate veterans viii be held i'm Richmond
next spring, and that all the camps have
promised TO attend this reunion in a
body. and 10 cooperate i'm every way with
Their comrades in Richmond in making II
the greatest gathering of Confederate
veterans ever held. The number of camps
in existence in this State at present is
43. and General frander thinks that num-
Der will be increased to fifty before the
reunion takes place.
The Grand Camp at its recent session
rescnded the action of the advisory
council recommending the establishment
of a national park az Appomattox, and
each camp viii therefore be allowed 10
act I'm this matter as il deems best. Cen
eral Brander believes. however. that
the sentiment of the veterans is largely
opposed 10 such a movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
CAPT. PLEASANTS DEAD.
ZEE WELi-KN0WN OFFICER pAsS.n
AWAY LAST NIGHT.
Ending II = Long and u,ef.t
Defender of the Law-olher
Deaths

Captain James -. Peasants ., ,ho
fFst police district. dica M his ros,o,,,..
NO SSiS east Franklin street. las. n,ph,
@''er long and painful illness -
complication OF diseases
captain Pieasants had been confined 80
rs homo for several months. =, v,os
at one time Thought no vo,,a -.
Out ne gre" worse until last night when
oeath relieved him Of his sunerines
81, 40 "'i~nsemen's have been made for
-. PEASANTS was born In Pow
..a'"" county, september 3 ls2t 10
~, -. -. '' MS iathcrs farm, until
- p9,. years old. when he came
,rs5e oe .. ana started TO learn the
s."-0 vt "A agricultural machinisf In
- ''''' hc was appointed a pa- rolrnau
,'.., ~ fD"ee force. lie served in that
~.'s lot Three years. when. i'm recor-
49," OF his efficient and faithful dis
~ OF his duties. ne was elected a
So .'"' on the force. AT that time
800 were seven police captains. Eieh-
-" months after his election as lieu
-"Nt' DC was elected captain Of the
.'-s". watch in the First district At
organization OF the force three Of
,"' captains were dropped ana Captain
iicasants was one of them. 10 was
'len made "a sergeant
ln 1876 DE was elected captain. 10 sue
,"e1 captain James Tyler. and he has
htld that position ever since.
captain Peasants was married three
times. and leaves three children. lie
was always an efficient officer. and as a
result OF his work. many Of The dives OF
the First district have been closed lie
Uf Of b. q
trict MP TO very high point. and. In
sact ne was always known as a terror
70 all law-offcndcrs
Captain Peasants was one Of the most
popular police officers I'm tho city. and
bis lcaLh will cnuso MLlosnrond SORROW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

Correspondence retween Mrs. Levy and
Mrs Peasants


The noteworthy and unusual requests
by tho late Abraham Levy TO various
charitable institutions. without rcgsrd to
creed. has aroused "A widespread interest.
nut none the less so than the noble ac-
ton OF Mrs. Levy in carrying out her
husbands bcqucsts. when IL was found
that the estate was not sufficient for that
purpose. The following correspondence
explains one OF these notable lcg3cies:
$50 Park Avenue
Richmond. Va, May o. 1895
Mrs. l.. NJ. Peasants President "St.
Pauls Church Home for Aged and In
firm:
Dear Madamc.-When II was found I'M
possible for the executor Of my husbands
estate 10 pay the requests made TO your
and other charitable organization :. / re-
solved to devote my own property TO
that purpose. You will ind. therefore, en-
closed a check for 500 tho amount be-
quoathod, as above. by the late Abrah ham
Levy. He had a heart so filed with love
and charity towards the unfortunate
that | felt 81 my duty as well as a priv
neee 10 carry out his last wishes 10 the
letter Could I increase the donation
would most willingly do so. but trust
this small sum will be Of some service
l am yours respectfully.
RACHEL G. LEVY.
May q. 1885
My Dear Mrs. Levy am Just IN re-
ceipt OF your letter Of May 9th. enclosing
your check for 800 for St Paul's Church
Home for the Aged and Infirm, and hasten
TO acknowledge IL.
Words fail me I'm which to convey my
full appreciation Of your lovely and gener-
Gus act In carrying out your husbands
wish that our old people should benent
by bequest Of his. and we will all feel
doubly grateful for the gift. as 1t is
d0ubly eiven-from him and from you.
he had indeed "A heart full Of love and
charliy for his fellow-men. and / have
heard and believe that few ever came 10
him for help who failed TO get 1t, cordial
ly and kindly given. which is such an
AIDED grace. When 7 saw I'm the paper
that ne had remembered our old ladies'
was as much pleased with the remem-
brdnce as j was with the bequest. which
is saying great deal. for we are a very
poor and struggling institution. and one
hundred dollars was and is great deal
10 us. 1 am sure when the members OF
the board hear of your generous action
IN this matter they Will feel as / do. 1 beg
you TO accept their thanks with nv
own. Win best wishes for your happl-
ness ana that Of those dear 10 YOU. | am
cordially yours
J.. NJ. PLEASANTS.
IIesldent 81. Pauls Church Home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

Vacancies on the Police Force to be Filled
Next 1hursday.

The Board Of Police Commissioners
were TO have met yesterday afternoon,
but that gathering has been postponed
until next Thursday at 5 i. NJ. at which
time the inspection OF the police force Is
TO take place.
The following members OF the depart
ment. whose terms expired on June 4th,
will be candidates for reelection:
First district-Captain j. B. Peasants,
Sergcants W. Il. Whitlock and James p.
Jeter: Prjvates A. Burnett, 5. w. Hold
croft. J. A. Otey. j. +. Parkinson, and
J. +. Hackett.
Second acknowledgements r. T. Seal
and A. NJ. Tomlnson, Privates w. II.
Baker ]. +. Stunberger, G. f.. Murray,
John Finegan. NJ. J. Griffin, l.. w. Han
non. a. J. James. Z. G. Epps. A. I.
Walton. ". +. Foster, 7. c. Wilkinson.
l.. NJ. Farley, T. G. Bailey.
Third district-Sergeants r. y. Thomas
and George W. Epps; Privates j. A.
Barker. J. ". Harris. c. y. Yarbrough.
w. T.. Newman. and W. A. Barfoot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
The United States Tobacco Company.

The directors OF the United States To-
bacco Company. in which Mr. j. Wright
is said 10 he Interested held a meet
ing Wednesday. Mr.. Frank +. Murray
was elected secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. G. :. y. Halpin vice-president, and
they with Nessrs. +. l.. Wingheld and
$. l.. Butler, will compose the board OF
II is said that the presidency OF the
company was offered TO Mr.. Wright,
hut that he declined IL because OF the
fear that he would be enjOined under
the contract he had made with the J.
Wright Company. with which he was so
RECENTLY connected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
srAsnnr wiirttns IN coURT.
lie Is Held on Three Garages and Some of
the sfolen rroperiN III, lied.


Stanley Williams. the notorious outlaw,
who was arrested en- Wcdn, sday by De-
teetivcs Tomlinson and Gibson, was ar
ral.rned In the Police Court yesterday
morning. The following three charges
were preferred AGAINST him: Steaiirg the
ieyelrv found In the hou'a of Mary d..
Lewis. i'm Bclvin's alley, and which ne
said he bought in New York forcibly
taking earrings from the ears of Mrs.
Albert Harvey. and breaking INTO the
house of j. b. Jeter, No. 1901 Fairmount
avenue.
Williams was Identified by Mrs. Har-
vev. and the charge brought by her was
continued until June 18th. on the charge
OF being suspected of stealing the jewell
is. security lr the sum OF 500 was re-
auired for one year, but not given.
A similar Sentence was pronounced
against the woman. Lewis. While robblng
the Jeter house Williams was cOrnered
DIS three snen and fired upon, but sue
cccded In making his escape lie was
Identified I'm this case also and sent on
to the grand jury
After the court had been adjourned Mt.
Bachrach the pawnhroker. identified the
icwelry found I'm Williams possession as
part OF that stolen from his store some
time ago He valued IL al 500, and said
IL represented about One-hfth the proper
Is stolen from him. Williams was sent
10 Jail chained 10 Baihn Gibbons.
Robert Liggau was fined $3.50 for beat
Ing NJ j. DAILY.
Mary Anne Thomas was dismissed on
the charge OF stealing 81 from Charles
R0senburg.
Chas. Rosscr had 10 give 500 security
for thirty days for creating disturb
ance In a bar-rOom.
II. Is. Turner. charged with drawing a
pistol on Peyton Gardner. had his case
continued
Henry Pryor, colored, was charged with
stealing pair Of sleovr- buttons. the
,ropertv OF Mr.. CaVanaugh. lie was
given thirty days in jail.
Randolph Jefferson. colored charged
Win carrying concealed weapons Ca razor
was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

The work of completing the arrange
mcnts In the various offices of the new
State Library building is progressing as
rapidly as may be expected. Mr.. Will
liam IA. POndeXter the supervising ar
chitect, has arrived from Washington
and is looking after the last details in
connection with the fitting up of the
offices. Handsome carpets have been
laid I'm the museum, picture gallery. and
readingroom. connected with the library
on the top floor. Similar carps Is have
been put in the room of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals, the judges confer
ence-room. and the consultatioi-room
The AdjJtant-General has been given an
additional room. No. 2S. on the second
floor OF the building Part Of the furni-
tire for the Office Of the Second Auditor
has arrived. and the balance is expected
within the next few days. when that
oflcial will be enabled to occupy his new
quarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

His Eemsins are Taken to Wa'ertown, \.
y. for Interment.

Mr.. r. a. Irving. a native Of Water
town, jefferson county y Y, and for
the past five or six years a resident of
Petersburg. where DE was engaged in
a general mercantile business. died yes
ieTday morning at 1870 o'clock at the
Virginia Hospital from Brights disease
He went to tho hospital on May 18th 10
undergo a dinicuit operation. and has
been nursed there ever since by the ten
der care Of his loving wife and his daugh-
ter Mrs II. o. Williams the wife Of the
State secretary OF the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Although he was constantly surrounded
hy the most tender and loving attendants
who did everything In their power 10
relieve bis sufferinEs. 10 was apparent
from the outset that only death would
end his agony. He struggled hard In
his iron will-power 10 overcome his dis
ease. but all his efforts proved 10 be in
vain.
Mr. Irving was hfty-eight years old, and
leaves widow. "a daughter. Mrs. II. -.
Williams. and a son. Mr.. T. Il. Irving, OF
WATERFOWL y. Y. He was imhued with
many magnificent qualities, which made
him numerous friends wherever he went
lie possessed am indomitable will-power.
and was known TO an for his sterling
integrity. His indefatgablc desire 20
keep his body and mind occupied I'm use
ful pursuits only left him when his ply
steal condition would no longer admit OF
his constant activity. and he was com
PEELED 20 leave the manage ment OF
successful business 20 other hands.
Mrs Irving and Mr.. and Mrs. II. o.
Williams left last evening at Z O'Clock
with the remains for Mr. lrving's former
home. at Watertown. where the inter
ment viii take place tomorrow Mrs.
Irving and Mrs Williams, with the lat
ter's little son. will spend the rest of the
summer in jefferson county. y. Y, while
Mr.. II. O. Williams viii return TO Rich
mond within a week or ten days. after
making a short stop in New York. TO con-
suit with the international Committee as
10 his future work in the interest Of the
railroad associations Of the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
A Morning Wedding.

At II o'clock yesterday morning. at the
residence Of the brides parents. Twenty
fourth and clay streets. Miss Alberta
McAllister was married to Mr. Albert
l.. Robertson. The marriage was quiet
one. only the relatives and friends OF
the contracting couple being present. The
parlor was prettily decorated with plants
and flowers usual on such occasions, and
the ceremony was performed by Rev.
J. W. Moore. OF ST. James Methodist
church.
Both bride and groom are well known
on Church Hin. and have large number
OF friends and acquaintance who will
wish them much happiness in their new
state. Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson left imme-
diately after the ceremony for a trip
North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
Ennnral Of VIZ Snance.

The funeral Of Mrs. Il. y. Spence. whose
death was announced In The Times. TOOK
place from the Fist Baptist church
yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Geo
Cooper and Rev. DR.. Hoge, ana "er,
beautiful and impressive. Captain FRANK
Cunningham sang two appropriate solos.
Quite a large number OF relatives and
friends OF the deceased followed the re-
mains to their last resting-place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
10 H.In Lis Hrnther.

Mr.. Peter McDonough. the brother OF
j. II. McDonough. who shot and killed
a man in Aspen, Colorado. has gone out
to render any assistance TO his brother ne
car give at the trial. Relatives in the
city express their confidence that the ac-
cused will be acquitted, as the trio OF
men were seeking TO rob him when he
opened fire. James McDonough is said
TO be in very good financial circumstances
and has employed several good lawyers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
nnsfincs Conrt

The following cases were disposed OF In
the Hastings Court yesterday. before
Judge Witt and jury
Lavinia Holmes, malicious assault, ac-
quilted.
Morris Goode, the man who climbed the
fire escape at the Woman's College was
convicted OF house-breaking. and sem
fenced to three months in jail and a fine
OF one cent.
George Meredith. malicious assault, ac-
quilted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
A Gnrden Party.

At Blandon Park yesterday evening,
from to II o'clock. the ladies OF Grove
Avenue Baptist church gave a delightful
garden party The management provided
for a Jolly hayride from the reservoir
t. the park. and quite a large number
of people went to the entertainment. The
switchback furnished amusement for the
Young folks. and music and refreshments
were prepared for the occasion. The eve
ming proved pleasant one for all who at
tended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
=. 4. NJ. moro INTzfrION
The Plan of John l.. Williams n sons
Adopted by tho Committee

Ndop'ct bY the 'OMmtttee.
The Reorganization Committee of the
Savannah. Americus ana Montgomery
railroad met yesterday in Baltimore and
unanimously adopted hesplan set forth in
the circular of John +. Williams 4 Sons
Of May 18th.
a strong syndicate. including the Balti-
more Trust and Guarantee Company. the
Maryland Trust Company, Messrs. Mid
dendorf. Oliver * CO.. Of Baltimore: La
donburg. Thalmann & CO.. and William
Il. Cochran. and c. Sidney Shepard. Of
New York; John l.. Williams < Sons. of
Richmond. and other strong individuals
and concerns Of New York. Philadelphia
Baltimore and Richmond guaranteed
100000 to carry through the plan Of
reorganization and complete the line into
savannah.
The plan presents most promising
outlook for the holders of old arst mort
gage bonds.
The reorganization will be completed at
once. and the system VIII be power
IN the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
Ur Palmer al Home.

DR.. W. p. Palmer. who has been spend
ing several weeks at clifton Springs. y.
Y. in search Of health. returned 10
Richmond yesterday afternoon az 2;i
o'clock In company with Rev. J. J. era
watt. who went there TO bring him home.
Or. Palmer was naturally fatigued by
his long trip but II IS hoped by MS
friends that with a few days rest he
will be much improved. He is for the
present the guest Of Mr.. Gravatt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
Germrn at Warwic PARK.

4 delightful german was given at War
wick Park last night by the Tuesday
Club. 4 large party went down during
the evening. and the occasion proved
a delightful one 10 everyone who attend
ed. The chaperons were Mrs. J. Scot.
Parish. Mrs. r. l.. Hewitt. and Mrs.
Frank Deane. The party returned to the
city at a late hour. much pleased with
their trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

S, yards Green and White Speckled &c.
Persian Dmity, pattern didn't take. so
day 1t sells for l2i2c. the yard.
q pieces Embroidered ycotch Zephyr
Csc Ginghams, .ght blues. pinAs,
corns, lavenders. greens, with em-
brOidered dots. only one 10 TWO pat
terms Of a color, selling this friaay
satln-stripe p. *. Wells. black and
white. black and yellow, navy and
white. yellow and black. one 10 TWO
patterns OF each. the loc. quality. 10
be closed out this Friday at lZi3c the
yard
pieces l0c. Jacouet organizes. all
pinks. left from an entire case assort-
e. cOors. Fridays odd-and-end price
will be 6i3c the yard:
About 100 Remnants Lining Camorics
at 2iac. the yard.
About 200 Remnants OF " \ te Goods
SwiSSes, Checks, fancy STRIPED. and
Plaid Muslns; prices cost and less,
\, 10 ) yards.
that we want to clear out FOR 2ssc.
the yard, will be pnt Of salc today.
White +. X, Gimps, ana Ir'mhihhs
for Wash Dresses, about ~ ,e'a IN
different patterns, TO 9e soi today
The entire assortment Of Children's %.
g.. 40. and Boo. Trimmed Musuh
Drawers. including all sizes. 20 pc Of
fered this odd-and-end day Tor &C
ld-ts
q Ladies' White Nu,lin Towns, can'oric
ruffies and trimmin IS. sizes 4 10. arc
rs only. odd-and-rlj pr - Sc. rd'i..
81 Ladies' White Muslin skirts, eo,,-
brio rufiles. all long lengths, Qua
and-end price pc. each.
rs White Cambria Corset covers, the
f2ibc. ones. in almost every size, 10 De
cleared out at &c. each.
q Ladies' White Cambria ana Mushn
Corset Covers. Hamburg ana lace
trimmed, comprising some 50, ~ anu
SOC. ones, odd-and-end price 4oc..,
our entire stock OF Artificial Flowers
inclttdinq Lilies OF the Valley. Daisies,
Ruttercups. Corn Flowers, Hyacintns'
Roses. Scented Niols,s, .'iIe bells;
that sold for 10, .. and j5c., any ana
every kind for loc She bunch.
About ~ Mercury Wings, for sailor
mas. odd-and-end price l0c. set
100 hinches l9c Jet Aigrettes, TO pe
cleared out this day for &c. the ouhch'
Ladies White Sailor Hats. including
French Chip and the finest Milan anu
satin Straws. each and every s-.ov'
s.. $50. and SIS, are on Specl"i CUM
Ter this day for 81 your cnolce. .,-,.-
Mons T5c. i.aundered Percale Shirts,
colored bosom and white bodies, sizes
is and 1911 only, for Doc. each. a..
About : dozen Mems and Ladies -oc'
silk Scarfs and Bows. light ana DARK.
in best condition. TO be closed out iot
II Chanceable silk Parasols. the last
Of the hundred we had for $l.oo Ihese
to-day AT 95c. They have twisted-Vlhe
handles with cords and tassels.
10 wards Domet Flannel, &c. the yarh.
Al dress lengths best Black ana tray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

An int,re.ting rIan Tor the support Of
Ih.s Sohl, Charity.

THE letter below IS peculiarly timely
,'.,,ee il comes just as The Times Is
LING arrangements To commence iis
..,mrner campaign in the interest OF the
.fesicn mich IL has supp )rted 10y
-osne special plan each season.
new ard interesting scheme VIII be
announced this week. Contributions VIII
- received in the meantime al THIS
oilcc.
no the Editor Of The Times
slr.-Enclosed please ma our checA'
Indy turn over 90 the ladies hev-
cnoree OF the Ice Mission.
~ think this worthy charity Should
80, i've more notice through your columns
~ a. only needs a gentle reminder for
..eo,ie In this hot weather to come for
80 with their small contributions.
Very truly yours.
JULIUS MEYER & SONS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
Three MEETINGS IN a Week.

At the request Of a number Of mem
bers OF the Common Council, President
Glover has called another meeting Of
that body for this evening at o'clock.
This will be the third session OF the
lower branch of the City Council within
one week.
The Committee on Light will hold a
meeting at tic Lower Gas-Works this
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

Tic Deer ,ase OF the vmlustion Of Property
Not .. Large ss Expected


The reports IL the new assessments OF
the valuation of the real estate in the
various sections OF the State show. by no
means. the large decrease. which had
been predicted in certain quarters. In
some localities an increase mas peen
established which had hardly Deen ex-
pected.
The following statements were received
by the Auditor Of Public Accounts during
the past few days:
The new assessment Of the southern
district of Carroll county is reported as
sss $50, while the old assessment was $685.
"a showing an increase OF 1915. or
per cent. In the western district OF Buch-
anan county the new assessment Is re-
ported as sle6 l02. willie the old one was
$50 4S6. showing an increase OF s6s,665, or
20 liz per cent. In the Third district or
Franklin county the new assessment Is
1854. il9. while the old one was S3so.4i2
decrease OF Ss6023, or 9l-3 per cent In
Greene county the new assessment is
6l.5Q2, against s5l7.S27 last year. de-
crease OF s55.S25. or 10 "a per cent In
Cumberland county the new assessment is
$50. SO, against sYI.935 last year. de-
crease OF s7.ll4. or S IL per cent. In Md
dlesex county the new assessment is
s5l3.0l5. while the old assessment was
s527 1913. showing a decrease of Sl4.SlS. or
2 "a per cent. In River Head district Of
Augusta county the new assessment is
S25s.l76. while the old assessment was
81. 424.932. showing a decrease OF Sl66, 1856. or
II 10 per cent. In this district reduction
OF 30 per cent had been predicted by
some OF the residents. but fortunately the
prOphesy has not become true.
In the Rich Valley district OF Smyth
county the new assessment is SS56, S5l.
while the old one was s6il. s01, showing
90
The Postal Telegraph Company yester-
day formally opened offices for the con-
duct Of thnlr husirnss AZ Old Point COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07

In the Law and Equity Court, before
Judge Minor yesterday, argument was
heard on the motion for a receiver for
the Farmville and Powhatan Railroad
Company The application was made by
J. b. Flippen & Company, Of Cumber-
land county. who are represented by
Messrs. Edmund Waddll and a. Is. Dick
inson. while Messrs. Pegram and String
fellow are counsel for the defendants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
ENJOYABLE Lawn Party.

A lawn party was given at the First
Baptist church last evening for the bene-
fit Of the Dorcas Society, and the infant
class "Sunbeams" An attractive pro-
gramme was rendered. and refreshments
were served during the evening. The &C.
CASTOR was heartily enjoyed by all pres
emit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-07
Mr.. Hunter Declines.

1t is stated that Rev Joshua $. Hunter.
pastor OF Trinity NJ. r.. church. OF this
city, was recently elected president OF
the Danville Female College. but pre-
ferring 10 remain in the ministry, has
positively declined 10 accept the presi-
dency. and will remain with his present
charge.