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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

MARTINSyILLE.. VA, September D.
(speciaL)-Next Thursday viii be a great
day for Martinsyille. A Confederate re-
union Will be the occasion. Veterans
from ten or fifteen counties OF Virginia
and North Carolina have been invited.
and several prominent speakers Will be on
hand, among them Senator Daniel. Hon.
RI. G.. Peters (ot Bristol, and Hon. Z. Is.
Watson (of North Cardinal.
At the same time the cornerstone OF
the proposed Confederate monument Will
be laid by the Masonic fraternity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
improvements IA an Easf-End
Church.

The improvements recently made at St
James Methodist church have been COM
pleted, and services were held In the
new room on Friday night. The newly
added apartment will be utilized for
many purposes, principally however, for
the infant class OF the Sunday school.
which has outg-owR its present quarters.
For this valuable addition TO the church.
the chief credit Is due to Mrs. Boswell.
who conceived the idea and assumed the
c,oa,ar mart OF the expense OF the i'm
movement. the ladies' OF the Ladies'
Ala society. who furnished the seats;
Mrs ylrgle Peasants who gave the
organ. Mr. II. J. Meredith, who contri-
buted much OF bis time and labor. and
Messrs. II. T. Lipscomb and W. Il Walk
err for donation OF gas fixtures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
The Telephone Franchise.

On Tuesday evening there will be an
imnortant meeting OF the Committee on
streets. the object being the considera-
ton Of the telephone question The
Standard and the Home COMPANIES are
fghtjng for the privileges. The repre-
sentatiyes OF both companies are hope
mi of securing a majority OF the commit
tee The city Attorney and the City
rneineer are 10 report TO the committee
as 10 the ordinance that should be
drawn. but not as TO the merits OF either
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
REV. JOHN X. MASON.

their assemblies will be an object OF
ssnoc,aI interest. II was presented 10 the
American bishops by the English Church
an the occasion OF the i50,h anniversary
az the Venerable Society for the Propo-
cation OF the Gospel In Foreign Parts.
on the first Saturday OF the convention.
October eth II "a proposed to have an
excnrsion to Faribault. where the schools
ana cathedral viii be objects OF interest.
The citizens OF Faribault have placed the
arrangements for the excursion IN me
hands OF Major Whippi,, the Bishops
son. and the train has been promised
BY the Milwaukee road at the request
OF Mr.. Plerpont Morgan. An EXCURSION
10 Duluth is spoken OF. but ho.hihs rs
,,s, decided In this connection. The only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
p-ouerty Transfers.

Richmond: Thomas II. Briggs and wife
70 Iucv NJ. wife Of Isaac W. Carter. q
feet ON south side Of Cedar street be-
tyeen seventeenth and Buchanan, $50.
Incv NJ Carriers trustee TO 4. II.
priges. the above property. sos.
charles NJ. and G. =. lJr) Ilawes's
trUstoe 70 Kettle T.. wife OF !. r. Hocka-
Gav "a feet on east side OF Tenth street
near NJ, 5000.
r. r. Turner and wife TO Isaac Bray, 2
80 IN CEDAR street, TO correct error.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

CENTRE ISLAND, l.. l.. sep'emost
Sin the Ethelwypn-Spruce ~. pro'ss.
made by the latter during yestsruay' .ne
con,yni,tee This morning decided that MI.
brandt ala rot prove his case. ana the
r,ca stands In favor OF the American
boat, .o.
In the race to-day the Ethelwynn won
bv 10 minute. and 81 seconds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
A Triiby Song.

A new song has just been composed by
Mr. " s Cowardin. OF the Blues
Tard. with words by Miss +. A. Cowar-
ain Of this city. and entitled ''Trilby."
The music ia pleasing. and may become
nor,,Iar while tho words are clever, as
nv Give In the three verses an epitome
-, nm Maurier's book. The refrain OF
,ho cong is in waltE-time, and the move.
ment and words suggestive OF Daisy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
-, Nortbern virginia.

The regular annual meeting OF the VIZ
c,,I, division OF the Association OF the
Army OF Northern Virginia VIII be held
AZ the Capitol in the Hall of the House
Of Delegates on Thursday. the 10th day
~ october. 1896, at o'clock Z. NJ. when
General C. A. Evans. OF Atlanta, Ca,
viii deliver the address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29


+...tf1r fer the fair. and tho society las
,oesed every encouragement possible for
t.. breeding racing. and training OF
I.sh lrade Of horses. This is manifested
s.. TIVE liberal premiums offered In the
snoW-ring and tne big purses offered Tor
exhibitions If speed.
FINE MACHINERY EXHIBIT.
The display in the main hall VIII be
very fine The machinery end Of the
building VIII be crowded, and from Ma
ch.uary Hail 20 the main entrance in 'he
eastern end or the building almost the
entire space iB taken up by vehicle pco-
NE and & di4pley OF wagons. buosiss.
c1Iil-ses. harness. etc. VII be- the hncst
ever seen iu the East. The exhibitors
arc working upon their spaces already,
and everything is being gotten in rtadi-
f.-s flr thc u9 event. which begins Tues
-s. October sfn.
The poultry department is arranged up
stains la the eastern wing ~ the main
...Iue-the same place that IL was last
-..r & splendid lot OF stationary coou3
l... been built. and everything is COM
r..t-lul ~ readiness for the fine display
u poultry that VIII certainly Dc here.
.....y a number OF breeders from the
...tl nave sent their entries in, and The
..r.r.fIt..u is going 10 be- very IFety.
n.a exhibit this year VIII be diEerent
fr.m auyt.iIS tnat ever before obi3intd
81. this uue Heretof re premiums have
been given on single birds, and the fowls
ue.- pIt iu pairs in coops and the dis
..y made regard - Of variety. ms
year the prizes Will be given on breed
20. pens. consisting OF one male ana
fur females. and all OF the different
yaleties viii be put tog ther, thu'
t..t.r- one OF the most perfect and conn
B.
~rs Dian of giving prizes on collections
instead II single birds is meeting with
tt APPROVAL e almost everybody, and,
o. this years trial is purely an expert
r.ut the officers Of the society Ieti
greatly encouraged at the splenuid out
l.t SIR. i. A. I,ovelock. OF Salem, Va
has Boon engaged 10 judge in this de-
lartm-nt Mr. Lovelock was here some
years a.o. and gave perfect satisfaction
ass expert Judge He has had great
deal " .Nrrrlenca. and Is regarded as ono
Of tre l.., On the country. His selection
S. regarded 40 q very wise one.
FANCY WORK AND ART.
Tho Ladies' Fancy-Work Department
Will ta u tae western wing Of the build
inc up stairs the same place that 1t was
lasl ysa~ The exhibit last year was the
finest ever seen in this department, ana
tle entries thus far received indicat;
taat o.. exhibit VIII be equally as good
d. aot better. this year than last
OBJ, Art Department VIII be up stairs.
a..a. There VIII be one OF the hness
sz..b.ta lu this department that the So
o.ty has 500 bad. The rules governing
the art exhibit are different this year
ft1m those % former occasions IN that
OBJ exhibits must be on the grounds by
October SO; otherwise they VIII not be
3D. TeI % compete for prizes. This Is
t.a- boo order that the superintendent can
In..r.y arrange the various pictures ID
rer respective classes. Professor An
--"t " Oh. Corcoran Art School al
Washington. has been engaged 10 judge
r tts department..
THE r.0-Ieushable portions Of the coun-
v exhibits 'rf ~t~e made last year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Death OF an EstImabIe Lady.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, September
2s.-(Speclal. Mrs. Benjamin Vass. we'll
known ard highly esteemed Christian
lady. died at her home, in this county,
Thursday. Her death was due TO typhoid
fever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
dwelling burned.

GATE CITY, VA. September 2A-tspe.
cial.) -Thomas q. Freeran's house ana
effscts. I'm the south side OF the county.
were destroyed by tee this morning.
Loss, ss0c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Steamer Alabama Disabled.

FORT MONROE. September &-Tne
steamer Alabama. from Baltimore. for
Norfolk, broke one OF her wheels coming
down the bay last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

SECRETt. Sue "a. OWENS.
tal left ln hc building have been
a. neatly and prcttily arranged in the
ttt,ac western wing OF the building
e'"H stairs. and the display IS Il very
petty owe The various counties VIII
make additions % these exhibits this year,
ava 'h0 whole wil present very pretty
'i4.ar.rc-. indeed.
LARGE LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT.
Tho exhibit OF livestock win be an ex-
,'Nrhi one. and many OF The northern
breeders who were here with One stock
I'si yeai have sent their entries In, ana
w" b. present az this years fair also.
"lt william Miier. OF Iowa, has been
Engage as expert Judge OF the cattle.
'ns'9 and swine department. Mr., Mil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
.e,.cnnrARY OWENS.

,,r " G. owens, the secretary "a9
elected 10 his position in February VI laSt
,,oa1 and the fair - take place neht "eeh
+ the second Undertaking OF the so
cietv since he has held this Responsible
Office. l,-.-.oreois
Mr.. owens was born in ChesterIieIa
county In 1851, but has been feslaeht
- Manchester nearly all Of his life Wheh
c,,ite a Young man he accepted po-
st,ton with The Richmond, FrederIc"S-
b,,re and Potomac Railroad Company
and worked his way up from dellVery
cicrl, ia chief rate clerk, posltioh ne
hold FOR a number OF years win great
satisfectlon TO the company. ABOUT SIX
ar seven wears ago Mr. owens went INTO
no pewsraper business. and since mat
Nr,n has been regularly employed m Jour-
reistic work, and did not stop his news
,'orsr labors even after his appointment
as secretary Of the Agricultural Society
t-o,. several wears he has been on the re-
uortorial force Of the Dis2alcl- IL. j
nopular with the newspaper fraternity,
ANA is well known, both in this cliy ana
Manchester. He is also secretary or the
cociety Tor the Prevention Of Cruelty 10
Animals. and was the first corresponding
-loratqrv If the Old Dominion Press Club.
,- tris CITY. Mr. Owenss work for the
srr,culturnI Society Is highly appreciated
b,, every officer OF the organization. ana
much Of the credit Of last years eXpo5l-
don and the coming big fair Is due 10 MS
untiring efforts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
TIE GREATEST CHANGE.

The greatest changes hitherto accom-
plished BIZ the General Convention within
the last fifteen years have been the last
revision Of the prayer-book. and the IN
stitutlon Of the new hymnal Both Oh
these changes were IN the direction OF
conservatism. The principal features IN
the revision CT the prayer-oook were the
restoration OF the collect which begins
Tighten our darkness. We beseech Thee,
Q. Lord" the Magnincat, and Nunc
Dimittis to their present place In the
evening service.
II IL also on the tapls that an effort
will be made 10 secure an Episcopalian
Archbishop for this Continent. Such radi-
cal changes as those alluded to, how
ever, cannot be passed In a single session.
according to the constitutions or the
Church in this country. The questions
must be debated In both houses OK the
convention, and then referred 10 the an
nual diocesan conferences. where they are
stlll further considered during the three
years Intervening between the general
conferences, and eventually retu ned, with
any suggested amendments, TO the House
Of Deputies, and then finally passed upon
by the House OF Bishops.
The tendency OF all these reforms n TO
be more In accord with the mother
Church. and the power or the Lambeth
Conference is becoming more and more
apparent each year. It Is on this point
that many will take Issue in the forth
coming debates on the questions enume-
rated above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
PRESIDENT WATKINS.

Mr. J. y. Watkins, the new president
of the society, Is one Of the best ol1cais
that the organization has ever had. az
is the first president selected from tn.
country members OF the society since ~
REORGANIZATION few years ago, anu MS
choice is REGARDED by everybody as an
exceedingly wise one. Mr.. Watkins IL
a young man. liberal in his views, and
has the nerve to carry out his convictions.
lie never does anything without care
f,ilIv considering Il, and advising with tho
yice-pr. sldcnts OF the society, who con-
s,!tute an advisory beard, end meet WIN
him In his Office once every week. MI
Watkins was born in Powhatan county
forty years ago. and lived there up 70
ci.ht years ago, when he noNeu 10 C"cS-
tsrGc!d. He is largely engaged III INV
nursery business being proprietor OF tht
ElmwOol Nurseries. at Bai!apuro' re"
mon in this locality are better known o.
more hichly respected than he IS, anu IL
is the general belief that his election VIII,
I'm a great measure, revive the intefes,
az country people in the Agricultural
s.cic-vA thing that Is very Sreauy ue-
.irad. Mr. Watkins is q son OF MT. Is. -
watkins. and four generations OF chi'-
l~cn have been born at The Oh nome
stead He IS married, and has an IN
,.r..Iiu, family. lie has been meinotr
or the Executive Committee since 1854.
aud has been one Of the most earnest
ard Jealous workers the society mas ever
nod lie Is secretary treasurer OF thS
Cbesterncld Agricultural Society am.
80 n lively interest in the AFFAIRS OF
his county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

AIODNB INt IItNI WITTY ''''7"
will be discussed al the convention, now
ever will be the translation OF bishops;
the changing Of the term assistant niseop
TO coadjutor or suffragan; the changing
OF the tme-honored name OF convention
TO synod II Is further proposed 10 reduce
the number OF delegates appointed from
each diocese from eight TO four. ms
last amendmen. Is suggested owing TO the
expense OF sending such large represent
tations, az the travelling and other ihci-
dental expenses have to be borne oy ,ne
diocese from which the deputies are sent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29


much experience. and was highly recon-
mended 10 the society as an expert Judge
Colonel Robert Hough, the starting Judge
for the races, will act as expert judge IN
the showing for the horses.
The racing will DO the finest ever seen
in Virginia. The society offered IN purses
$500. being the most liberal race-pro-
gramme ever given In the South. and the
horse people have awaited themselves Of
the opportunity 20 come here and COM
pete for the purses. Both the running
and trotting classes have filled well. and
the collection OF running horses IL much
larger than was ever before present upon
a similar occasion.
a thing that bothered the society for
some time WAS transportation to the
grounds. bu; this trouble has been OBJ
waited by the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company, who have manifested
a great deal OF public spirit and come 10
the society's assistance In this respect.
Gcneral-Manager Fisher has very gene
rously consented 70 run wagons and
buses In connection with his street-cars
10 the Exposition-Grounds This VIII
give everybody who attends the fair an
opportunity Of going 10 the grounds from
any part of the city or Manchester for
8 cents, which Is a great accommoda-
ton for those attending the fair TOO
much praise cannot be accorded Mr. Fish
or for his kindness IN this respect,
and the officers OF the society feel
deeply grateful 10 the electric company
for the valuable assistance they will rem
der them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

subject that seems to interest the people
there is division OF the diocese and mdHihs
that see city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

PRESIDENT ~ !. WATKINS.
v. count uqon this as being an attrac-
...- f5r the crowd. rather than trapeZe
.sarm8rce !u the Niusic Hall.
T.. racing viii possibly be the big at
tf1u fer the fair. and tho society has
ee9ed every encouragement possible Tor
,.- breeding. racing, and training OF
3 ~ lraQe Of horses. This is manifested
Ga I've liberal premiums offered In the
saow-ring and tne big purses offered for
D. .Is.I IONS az eupcd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

The great gold aims basin that belongs
10 the bishops, and is always used at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

But through all the mighty mutations
OF mans mental march there has ever
been one phase Of his knowledge whose
principles have been unchanged, whose
scope has widencd, but impercepubly.
whose struggle has been not so much one
~ ACQUISITION as OF practice. Mans moral
knowledge has grown but little. The
eternal principles OF right and wrong. OF
trstice. truth. and liberty, Numbered from
Sinai's summit, have since ever been
men's possession. The immutaSls attri-
hntos Of God Himself have been the
cbaracterlstics OF those unchansIns truths
y,hich the Heaven-kissed lips OF Israers
nronhets gave unto mankind. The appre-
bsnslon OF them has been possible
20 every age IT'S the life lived
IN accordance with them that has
heen the unmnstered struggle OF each
..,,o,aedirg age. that Is stiil the para
,,o,,n, duty OF our own generation. Be
aus. human civilization has been rather
n,rch of arms and Of intellect than
., morals. has II been ttat those nations
,.,o stood for conquest and for intel
,ectual achievement nave suceumbs1 TO
re Inevitable, when greater conqJes,s
and greater intellectual achievement SUI
,a,seded their exploits. Because correct
knowledge and mate.fal power. rather
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-10-19
Case Involving a Million Dollars
Worth Of Land.
TIE RAILROAD CLAIMED IT
Original Settlers Failed TO File. but the
Title OF Subsequent Settlers
Is Confirmed.

Olympia, Wash. Oct. IA decision
against the Northern Pacific railway
in case involving over $1,000000 worth
Of agricultural and timber lands in the
Gray's IIarbor country north of Aber-
deem has been rendered by the commits
sioner OF the general land office. ON
June ., 1885, the Northern Pacific select
ed the lands in question, but prior to
that date they had been settled upon
by % bona fide settlers. on June 70,
1895, the Olympia officers were instruct
ed to notify these settlers that they
would be allowed 80 days in which TO
enter the lands covered by their res
pective claims. All Of the 70 applicants
failed to make entries as allowed and
John Z. Soule and others made appli-
cation to file upon the land, the rights
of the others having been forfeited.
The railroad company claimed that as
they had selected the land prior TO
the application OF the second list of
settlers it was entitled to the land in
the event OF the original applicants
losing their rights.
The commissioner holds that the
rights Of the first applicants did not eX-
pire until July Of this year and that
the railroads selection made prior to
that date would not hold.
The commissioner awards to SOule
and associates the right to prove up on
the land.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-10-19
10 ABOLISH THE DIS rINCTIoN
The Admission of Confederate Veterans
to National Soldiers Homes.

Tacoma, Oct. 1S-At the regular
meeting of Custer Post No. 6, G.. A. r.,
of this city notice was given of a res
olution to be introduced at the next
regular meeting which will attract
widespread attention.
At the national encampment held at
Pittsburg in 1894 and at the last en-
campment held in Louisville, the ques-
ton was mentioned, but Custer post of
this city is the first organization in
the United States ever asked to take
formal notice of the matter.
George Hasbeard, 8 we'll known poll
tician and a member of Custer post,
gave notice that he would next Satur-
day evening OFFER. a resolution provid-
ing that Custer post appoint a commit
tee Of five to memorabilia congress for
the passage of a law doing away with
the distinction between federal and
confederate veterans so far az relates
to their admission to national soldiers
homes; in short, that disabled eX-cOn-
federate soldiers be admitted to nation
al soldiers homes on the same basis
as ex-union soldiers.
Mr.. HaSbeard while not an active
Grand Army man, has been a member
of Custer post since July, 1888. In the
late war he served in Company c,
Thirty-siXth Indiana volunteers.
His proposed resolution has stirred
up much feeling in Custer post, many
members being outspoken against it's
passage Under the rules it Will lie ON
the table two weeks after being intro
ducsd.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-10-19

tribunal of arbitration decided in their
favor. These demands will be offset by
Secretary Olney by the exhibition of care
fully prepared data showing failure on
the part of the British authorities to prop
erly police the Boring sea. 1t is alleged
that the British patroling vessels have
confined their attention exclusively to
American poachers, while Canadian ships
engaged in the same occupation have been
permitted to run at large.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-10-19
NEE IN NATIONAL coNvEN TON
Master Horscshoers at Overwhelmingly
men at Atlanta.

Detroit, Oct. 14.-RepTesentatiVe Mas
ter HOrseshOers from all the principal
cities of the United States met here to-
day. This is the fourth annual con-
vention Of the national organization of
the trade, and the principal business to
be discussed will be the need of legisla-
ton providing for the examination Of
horseshoers, and the awarding Of GER
tificates to competent men in the same
way that the members of the legal and
medical professions are accredited by
the state 1t is claimed that such ac-
ton would be a protection both to the
master horseshoers and to the owners
of horses.
THE LAUNDRYMEN.
Atlanta, Oct. 14-FOr the past few
days laundrymen have been flocking to
this city from all parts Of the country,
and this morning the twelfth annual
convention Of the laundrymen's ma
tional association met at the Hotel Ar
agon, President John Frazee of CleVe-
land, presiding. The attention of the
laundrymen will be occupied with the
consideration Of questions relating to
improved machines and the formation
Of state organizations throughout the
country.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-10-19
CARLlSLE'S SPEECH AT BOSTON

1t Receives the Hearty Endorsement OF
the London Times
London, Oct. 13.-In an editorial this
morning the Times says: Secretary
Carlisle's speech at Boston goes to the
very root of the mischief of currency
legislation. We should be glad to think
that his argument is likely to prevail
with congress. Tt can only be hoped
that if neither political party can carry
a measure adVantageously TO itself
alone, the question may be lifted cut
Of the rut Of party politics and that a
measure may be adopted acceptable to
the whole country.