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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
WHERE ARE THEN At.
Episcopal Deputies Tangled Jp-
Provinces.

MINNNEApOLIS. MINI. October 3
When the Episcopal deputies adjourned
to-n.rht, after listening TO more oratory
than has illuminated any previous day
of the convention. nine tcnths or more OF
tho number were cropping in the dark
ana wondering just where they were At
For hour after hour debate had pro
gresSci uu the report from the bishops
designating by the title Of "PWaatc"
The one VINO some day i'm the din AMI
distant future might by virtue II seniority
Dee tte head OF the Church. but amen f.
fn,nt after 0utnomcnt had ueen V!IDl
upon each other and thCn GoVe-taiicd
into each other. and then the whole mass
kucadsl into q big ball upon which WAS
planted "a substitute that covered any
thine ana cFcrythiug that had gone bee
fore. Tho parliamonidrians thcmsclycs
were bcwildcro1. and in the confusion
became Confounded. Tomorrow morning
AN Mort VIII he made to agree with the
report of the bishops
The only other important development
of the day was the reairnaton by the
House of the title "EishOp CcadJutd-
tor" as "A substitute for assistant
Bishop" and tho receipt of message
from the House Of bishops approving the
yidinE for the creation of five provinces
in this country. each province to be pre-
sided over hy an 'archbishop.'
The provision Of the revision IS: The
bishops Of each province shall elect one
Of their number TO De primdtc of the
province
The measure will come up for considora-
ton later.
1t l. said tonight that the bishops
have gone through seven articles Of tho
constitution, while the House is still on
the thrd section Of the first
The report OF the Committee on the
Place Of Meeting of the next general
convention named Boston a the place.
An amendment naming Louisville was
lost: also one naming New Orleans.
Rev. \. *. Knight. of Georgia. moved
10 amend so as to designate Atlanta as
the next place Of meeting, and presented
the claims Of that city i'm an eloquent
speech The motion 10 amend was car
ricd 10y a large majority. and the rcso-
luton. as amended by the substitution
OF Atlanta for Boston. was passed, with
but slight opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
ARRESTS BY I. =. MARsHiLs.
Violations of Postal Lnws-An Al
lct.cd Illicit Distiiier Caught

Deputy United states Marshal \. J.
Pleasants arrested J. l.. Binford post
master of Roxbury, Va, and :. c. Dick
enson. his assistant. yesterday on wat
rants charging the former with making
a false return Of the business N the Office
for the purpose Of fraudulently Increasing
his compensation. and the latter with
completely The warrants were issued
on complaint of ths post-ofiice Inspector,
upon information supplied by Mr.. Georga
" Uarwood the Auditor 81 the POST
Office Department The men were ar
rested i'm Roxbury. and were brought TO
Richmond on the 6:j5 train. They were
taken before Commissioner Henry Fle-
gcnheinor and bailed for their appearance
To-day I'm the sum of 500 each.
Tho Deputy United States Marshal al
Danvllle brought 10 Richmond last night
peter Cunningham. who stands charged
with violating the intcrnal-rcvenue laws
hoth I'm The Western District of Virginia
and I'm this district. Cunningham is 4 ma
tive OF WattsborO'. Luncnhurg county. II
will be remembered that he was indicted
M the last term Of court for maintaining
an Illicit distillery. but made his escape
10 North Carolina. He was caught in
Houston, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10

a programme vender on the race-track
at the Fair-Grounds was captured yes
terday during the races I'm the act OF
picking a gentlcman's pocket. Mr Lee
Brauer observed the act and collarrd thr
man ust az be extracted a g. note from
his victims pocket The man dropped the
money when ne found he was discovered
and tried 10 escape. lie %a- a.. permit
ted to do so. however, and ere Deputy
reach him. two irate citizens pounccd
unon him and delivered him two blows in
the face as punishment for his offence.
lie VIII bee given hearing At the county
courthouse to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
DANIEL AT ROANOKE.
HE SPEAKS TO \ GREAT CROWD
IN THE OPER i-UOIsE.
Warns the voters Against Ephcmc-
rni and TransitOry PARTIES
tion-Jhc Era OF Good Feeling.

ROANOKE. VA, October 9.-(Special)
Tho Democratic campaign was opened
here tonight with a big meeting at the
opera-house. Captain w. W. Berklcy.
candidate for the House Of Delegates,
made a brief speech. In which he de-
clarod himself in favor OF constitution
al convention and the amendment
constable-feature the Objectionable part
of the law.
Hon. J. Allen Watts. candidate FOR
state senator. introduced Senator John
". Daniel who was attcntivcly listen
cd 10 10y the packed house FOR two hours.
SENATOR DANIELS STEECH.
Senator Daniel in opening his speech.
briefly reviewed the local situation. and
warned the voters that ephermeral and
transistory parties had never accomplish
"a anything. and that nothing could
be gained by supporting the citizens
ticket. He reviewed the political his
tory Of the State. referring 10 the In
dcrwoOd Constitution as the chief cause
of the overthrow Of the Republicans In
1863. lie outlined the rise and fan and
the record Of the Rcadjusters, and con-
trastcd with this record what the Demo
cratic party had done for the State. and
euloEized the partys administration Of
the Executive and judicial departments
Speaking OF public education, he de-
clared that in spite Of the hard times
there are more boys and girls i'm the
schools in Virginia to-day than at any
previous time IN her history.
STICK 70 THE PARTY.
Coming TO the national issues he said
that he was firmly of the opinion that
the only way for this country TO get out
Of its troubles was To stick to the Demo-
cratic party. The work OF UndOing the
damage done by the Republicans had
been commenced ana should be completed.
He spoke at some length OF the benefits
OF the new tariff. and related the results
Of ms recent observations. showing that
a decided revival Of prosperity had set In.
THE SILVER QUESTION.
He did not discuss the silver question
in detail. but declared that he was IN
favor of returning TO the conditions under
which the country prospered Tor eighty
years. and made long argument in favor
Of the repeal Of the 10 per cent. tax ON
State banks. He referred 10 the recent
displays Of fraternal feeling i'm Chicago.
at Chickamauga Richmond and Atlanta,
and during the tour of Liberty Bell as
among the good results Of the return OF
the Democrats TO power. lie regarded
this, he said. az an indication of a re-
turn Of good feeling. equal 10 That Of the
DAYS OF James Monroe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
RECEPTION 70 Lo>GsTREET.
Tcndcrcd by Confederate Veterans
and southern Ladies' of Washington.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. october 9 ,Spe-
ciaID-Gcncral James Lonestreet was ton
dcred "a brilliant reception Tonight by the
Confcderat. Veterans Association and
the Ladies Southern Relief Association,
AT OrInc's Hail, corner Eleventh and f.
streets. northwest. The hall was laVishiy
decorated with national tlaes, the enbicmS
Of both associations, and tropical ana
other beautiful plants. and 1t was crowded
with an the leading members of southern
society az the ndtiona! capital
General LoneStrcet was seated unueT
IN. Confederate Veterans banner ana
VAS gracefully introduced by General
li4lrv Heth. of Virginia. At the conclu-
SION of the speech the ladies and gentle
mon. an of whom were ~ iull dress.
nockDd around the veteran general ana
y,aTmlv shook his hand and cOnsra;ulated
him. ilc looked in perfect health anu
showed that he highly appreciated IN"
handsome demonstration Of the two asso-
'Gtber speeches were made by General
Alarcu. Wright. Major Alfred Akt.s, ana
among those present were Third Audi
tor Samuel Blackwell, "N-fostmas'ei-
General Horatio King. and others.
Al 10 O'Clock dancing commenced ana
at midnight a collation. was served.
n was me first and a most 'hJoyauIt
event oi The fall social season al the
.4pffal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
DuRRANT TAKES THE STAND.
He TcstiGcs in II steady Voice
blanche Lamont.

SAN F'ANCISCO. CAL, October g
Theodore Durrant UNEXPECTEDLY took the
stand this morning. when General Dick
,1sOn called his name the defendant arose
from his seat, and. with an elastic step.
walked 10 tho stand. He answered the
questions pat 10 him in a steady voice.
lie testified that he was y years Of
age lie knew Blanche Lamont. having
been introduced 10 her by her aunt. Mrs.
Noble. ~" associated with her every
week when She visited the church. lie
acted as usher at thu morning services,
and also assisted IN the choir Whom
ever there was anything WRONG with ihe
~urburners ne always repaired them.
He met Miss Lamont Oh the morning
of April "a at the corner Of Twenty-frst
and Mission streets. while on his way
10 the residence Of George X. King 10
get HIM 10 help him repair the sunburn-
,rs she told him she was going To
school ana ne invited her 10 walk along
tho block with him.
II said ] would th.u accompany her 10
school" continued the witness. she
said 81. had no time. was already late,
hut would be- pleased to have M accom-
pauy her acced,d 10 her requcSt.
We took a car and transferred at Lari<in
street. and again at Sdtt,r street She
got on at Cough street to q" 10 school,
and / continued on 10 Webster street
and went 10 Cooper College.
"Did YOU see Blanche Lamont again
Il never DID," replied Dirrant, firmly.
lie had attended college three and
half years.
About noon be left the college. and
went north on Webster street. bought
few nuts at "a fruit-store on Clay street
near Webster AMI ate them.
jlc was away from college about an
roiir con- his return bee saw on black
board tho words. "Dr. Stillman viii
NOT lecture to-day"
lie tn,n too, a walk 10 Broadway on
which street hc met student Carter. He
returned To College about j O'Clock. and
went 10 the library TO look up authoriiies
with his graduating exercises.
IT,. had there talk with student DiGgin-
about catarrh. and advised Digsins to
gee am atomlzcr.
Durrant was sun giving his evidence
when the court adjourned for the noon
recess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
At THE PLtl-fiOISES.
Variety. Farce. and MinstrcIs Last
Nipht-Sturrl ROIJspn TD-NigLt.

~ Breezy Time" presented 10y F'ltz N
Wcbster's company 40 the Theatre last
night. is an avalanch. Of trash; a queer
medley of various kinds Of entertainment
musical. saltdtorial. pantomimic, ana
even acIobatic. 1t might. not inaptly, be
termed Il variety farce. Its spcci1liics are
sometimes clever iut frequently in bad
taste. The best that can he said OF il is
that it is acccptably staged and I'm
pioys the talents of one or TWO competent
people Matinee and evening performances
viii be give >-ddy. AMI the engagement
viii close orra~ n.-hi.
II Billy Ministries maintain the
hsh stanGo-' which marks their initial
effort. they viii always meet with a warm
welcome in this city. An admirable per
Torrance. embracing host OF new ami
attractive features marked their first APP
pcaranCc in this city 1T the Academy last
night. The company is large ana uniformly
capable and the costumes and scenery
particularly bright and pleasing. The snow
Was well received by a large audience.
stuart Robson viii appear at the Acade-
my tonight in his new play, "GoVcrnment
Acceptance which H. SAID by his repre-
sentative to bc The strongest and best
play thai he has ever appeared in. Mir
Robson will he supported by a carefully
selected company. and The play VIII b.
produced with elaborate scenery ana cf-
ffclS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
Pcrsonnls and Dricf-.

The United States Court will be In ses-
! sion to-day.
| Mrs. Sarah McGebee Of Prince Eiward
! county. is visiting relatives on Church
! Hlll.
Mrs. James +. Gregory Is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Charles Mnnigerode IN
! Alexandria
I Miss Mary Bell, Of Wilmington. Va. Is
! visiting her friend. Miss Irene WINSTON
of G3 west Grace street.
The Council Committee on Ordinances
was 10 have held "A meeting last evening
/ but failed 10 secure quorum.
Hon. George d. Wise has returned from
Washington. where he spent several days
looking after public and private matters.
Mr.. -. Il. TAYLOR. ~ Sabot Island. and
Miss Hattie Tindn and Mr. LOIS VI. Ial-
mer We're in the city yesterday vlslting
the Foir.
officer william Carminc. % Portsmouth
delivered Lewis Kiristine ~ the custody
Of the Virginia Prison Association at Lau-
rel yesterday
Mr. and Mrs Edgar VI. Taylor have
returned 10 the city after an extensive
northern trip, and are at home al east
Franklin street
Mr.. Samuel Watkins and bride. nee
Cunningham. OF Farmvlle, are mere at
tending the state Fair. They are stop
ping at Foris Hotel.
Miss M0llie I.ayne and Mr. Ronnie
Iayne Of GoOchl4nd. Va. have returned
from visit 10 Caroline and are now with
the Misses Atkins, Of south Jefferson
street
Judge Joseph Christian has returned 10
the city from StauntOn. VIII re he has been
in attendance upon the Supreme Court
The Judge returns TO the city in excel
lent health.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Houchlns, Of Baltimore,
mother Of Dr. j. 4. HOuchins, Is here
visiting friends and relatives and Is stop
ping with her daughter Mrs. John Grigg,
Of Church Hin.
Two young negroes entered the vacant
house No. III south Pine street, owned
by A. Jennings. Tuesday afternoon ana
carried Off all the lead pipe above ground
on the premises.
Captain and Mrs. William II, Parker
are n Washington. y. c., where they have
been spending several weeks. the guests
Of Mrs Van Rams alaer Morgan They will
return 10 Richmond about the 18th OF Oc-
toher.
Rev. George H. Ray d. D.. Of Norfolk,
is visiting his son AT the University COL
lege of Medicine He attended the meet
ing Of Pickett Camp Monday night, and
the Board of Governors OF the Masonic
Home Tuesday
Sergeant W. y. Whitlock. Of the First
District. has lost the badg, presented to
him 10y g. f.. Pickett Camp. e V. on
one side it has a picture Of a Confederate
flag with +. G. at the top and {. '. at
Tho bottou, and the figures lS6l-lS6j. He
offers a reward for its return.
Mr. and Mrs. James NJ Relnhart, cf
Plainhed. y. j. have issued cards to
the marriage Of their d}ughter Miss Caro-
line Allison. 10 Mr. Edward Morris Van
Ruren. on Wednes lay. October 81. Miss
Roiuhart has manv friends In this city.
and number of Richmond people Will 20
on to the wedding.
Nessrs. George NJ Muse. Treasurer OF
Roanoke: r.. f.. Daniel Treasurer Of
Charlotte county: j. .. Perkins. Commis-
eioner Of the Reven Ie. OF Dinwiddie. W.
II. Thaxton. Clerk Of Prince George coun-
~: J. A. Brown clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Hanover county. and Thomas *.
Cartmell. Clerk Of Frederick county. were
visitors at the Library building yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
THE BtTTLESuIP TENtS.
FniIurc to show the Necessary
IOr>c-PONcr.

The New New York Herald of ycster-
day contained the following in SPECIAL
telegram from Fortress Monroe:
THE Texas VIII 20 to sea tomorrow 10
give her engines another trial. Her recent
trial resulted in a breakdown that has
just been repaired. one Of the eccentric
rods was badly bent. totally disabling one
engine. II is said that there are several
defects IN the machinery OF the Texas
that will cause trouble If not remcdled.
The CIrculdtion-pumps are too small, ,caus-
ing the condensers To- fail 10 give "A suiii-
cient vacuum before high speed Is attain
81. The hydraulic machinery for the tur-
rets Is faulty, ana the heat Is excessive.
The same paper ed.tOrialy states IN q
the defects In the ship are more serious
apparently. than the Navy Department
has been willing 10 admit. The vessel II
is further stated. has failed to make a
successful horsepower trial
The machinery for the Texas as j. well
remembered. was built by the Richmond
Locomotive and Nachin"-W Works. under
the supervision Of government iuspcc-
tor Nh William X. Trigg president II
the I.ocOmOtNc-W Works. was out of the
city last night. when a Dispatch reporter
called at his residence for an explanation
Of the real situation aboard the Teas.
Mr. Delaney, the superintendent OF the
works. however was seen at his home.
40 10 east Cary street, and in speaking
Of the matter. he said that b" knew very
little about the troubles save that the
Richmond LOcomOtiVc-W Work. had no.
thing Whatever to do with them. sad hc:
while we are getting the blame for the
failure "a develop the horsepower ON the
Texas. We really have nothing to 10 with
it We have turned over tha machinery,
and the government officers are taking
THEN time about making ihr tests
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
EiNe-(cnt Fare to ExpositlOn.

During the continuance OF the Expo
sl;ioG the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company Will run buses from Broad
and Harrison and Main and Meadow
streets To- the xposltion-Grounds.
one scent fare paid on the company's
lines at any point in Richmond or Man
chester will entitle the passenger to a
transfer-ticket TO the bus line, which
viii garry the holder of the ticket to the
front gate Of the observation-disclosures. or
TO the Marshall-street line carrying'pas-
senger to- rear gate Of Exposition
Grounds.
Parties desiring transfer-tckets 10 Ex-
position will please notify conductor upon
entering the car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10

During the continuance Of the Expo
sition the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company VIII run buses from Broad
and Harrison and Main and Meadow
streets TO the ENposition-Grounds.
one scent fare iaid on the companys
lines at any point In Richmond or Man
chester will entitle the passenger 10 a
transfsr-tlcket to the bus line which
viii carry thc holder OF the ticket 10 the
front gate Of the Exposition Grounds. or
10 the Marshall-street line. carrying pas
senger to rear gate OF Exposition
Grounds
Parties desiring transfer-tlckets 70 Ex-
position will please notify conductor upon
entering the car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
Special Sleeper TO Atlanta Via Sea-
hoard Airline.

Commencing october Ist the Seaboard
Airline VIII put on through sleeper
from Richmond TO Atlanta, VIA the Ia
NOUS Atlanta Special" This sleeper
will be opened at the. Union Depot at .
o'clock at night 0rain leaving AT l2:33D.
thus enabling parties going 10 the expo
sitlon 10 get good nights rest. and ar
rive in Atlanta at 400 y. NJ. the follow
ing day.
exposition can leave Richmond via tho
Seaboard AIRLINE and go through to At
lanta without change Of ears. and Is tho
only line Offering such exceptional ad-
Vantages
FOR further Information apply 10 II. VI.
Boykin, passenger agent, No. SO east
Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
Tnmmany Hail Ticket.

NEW YORK. October 5.-The Demo
cratic County Convention met tonight at
Tammauy Hall and nominated the fol-
lowing ticket:
For Justices Of the Supreme Court
Charles ii. TruaX. Frederick Smyth. and
Charles Z. Mclean
Judges OF the Court OF General Scs-
sions-Joseph T.. Newburger ana General
Martin T. Mcmahon.
Justices Of the city Court-lsObert a.
Van Wyck. John =. Suehman, and Edward
r. Dwyer.
county Clerk-Henry u. Puriy.
Registpr-Wuliam Sohmer.
Tn. convention met At p u. William
Sulzer was named as temporary chair
man. and made a brief speech. IN which
he aIyocated a liberal platform-"a plat
form" as he put IL. without race, with
out creed. without hisotry, without puri-
tanism. ana without Roosevcltism,
either"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
RISE ~ SILVER CERTIFICATES
II Attracts Attcntion-Purchasc for
Chinese Account.

NEW YORK, October 9-The rise in sill
yer certificates at ;he New York Stock
Exchange to 6g - on purchases Of $500
ounces to-day a,tra ted general attention
This is the first sign of activity in the
market for a year or 50. and is due in a
measure SO the authorities say to pur-
chasts for Chimes account I'm connection
with the war indemnity Large amounts
have been ordered direct from San Fran
cisco since the cessation Of hostiltlcs be-
TIVE Japan and China, and in conse-
quence the New York market IS COM
paratively bare.
Production in the mean time has been
curtailed. and tho holdings Of the Ner-
camille Safe-peposit company. as repre-
sented bv their certificates. have dwin-
dl,d 10 3l0Ou ounces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
NIUGINIt-DhY CHANGED.
IL VIII Be October 22d. ~ the 23d
IL PrcaidGnt'S-Uay.

Governor OFerrall yesterday changed
Nirgina-Day at IN, Atlanta Exposition
from October 2}d 10 the 22i.
The reason Tor substituting th. latter
day was mat the 23d will bee Presidents s.
Day. and that a great m'ny Virginians
who reside I'm the Gate City were very
anxious that there should be separate
and distinct day for the Virginia cele-
braJion.
The Governor was not long in detcrmin-
iu1 that the date should be changed This.
however. Will not aroct the arrangements
made for the trip of the Governor anl
his party They will leave here Monday.
thc DIST. via The \. NJ. train over the
Southern. and al DanVille special train
10 carry the party and escort viii be made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10

critical condition Old age and general
debility are his troubles His doctors say
he cannot survive many hours
This intelligence will be- received with
profound sorrow In Richmond. where the
venerable Or HobsOn is well known and
dearly beloved. aad whore Tor many years
he practlced medicine In his long profess
sional career here he bound his patients
10 him no less by his sympathetic dispo-
sltion than by his skill as 2 physician.
As q professional man. as a citizen. and
as 2 Christian his life among our people
was an example.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
The First Football Game.

Tn. football season Of 1895 was
opened Yesterday afternoon AT West-End
PARK with A game between the eleYens
Of McCab-'s and McGuire's schools Those
fortunate enough t. s"e the game were
treated 10 a fine exhibition. For fifteen
minutes the playing was fast and furious
ana when the dust cleared away the score
stood 20 toe I'm favor of McCabe's. Al
though the Mcclure boys put up a plucky
game. they were outcassed by their op-
ponents. and at no time was McCabe's
goal In danger.
The feature of the game was the play
ing of McPheetus. Hall. and McIlhenny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
r,ye-Cant Fare to Exposition.

During the continuance Of the Expo
sitior the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company will run buses from Broad
and Harrison ana Main and Meadow
streets to the EXpOsitiOn-Grounds.
one scent fare paid on the company's 3
lines at any point in Richmond or Man
chester viii entitle the passenger 20 I
tran,fer-tickot e. the bus linz. which
viii carry the holder OF the ticket 10 the
front gate of the Exposition Grounds. or
10 the Marshall-street line carrying pas
senger To rear gate of Exposition
Grounds.
Parties desiring transfer-tckets to Ex-
position will please notify conductor unon
entering the car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-10
Favor the Home Company.

The Central Trades ard Labor Council
has adopted resol lltidns favoring the
le,antiuis of a franchise by the City Coun-
eli 10 the Home Telephone Company. and
setting forth the advantages to tn work.
ing class that would result from tine es-
tabIishment OF this system, the promoters
Of which propose to use The products of
Richmond labor in equ.pping their line
4 committee Of two was appointed from
each ward to visit their councilme . IL
aldermen and insist that in the interest
Of the labor element Of this city they
vote in favor OF granting the franchise
10 the Home company.