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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

DR.. ~. \. Tudor's Lloquence and Powers
af fiinstrsiiou.

Man an entemplod .pift was the SUBJ
ioct Of AN eloquent and beautiful sermon
bv Dr. TUDOR at CcuteAlfy Methodist
CHI rch Sunday morning
T.tve CONGREGATIONS have been the rule
since Dr. Tudor's advent az Centenary.
and although morning Of raw and
;hrea tcuing weather, nearly every seat
in the auditorium was filed Sunday.
"rhe material body win It's wonderful
ar.hitecfures may well Doe called q temple
I'M which the soul IS installed as occu-
pant" This was the first line Of Dr.
ruicr's sermon ma an index TO what
was 10 foliow-a discourse correct in its
scientific and literary bearing, and per-
feet from every point Of vi 81.
H. treated OF the soul as a spirit which
constitutes the essence ana life Of man
braatbed into Him by God. spirit august,
Grand. royal. endowed with deity. II Is
The deity Of the soul. like The King which
make. the royalty Of the throne.
Man should obey the spirit within.
which. when man was first created, was
hoiv. but now mans lower nat IRE has
mo- respect for his highe nature, and
this is the true fall Of nan. Thus the
eoul wac DEGRADED and tho body Was no
longer the true temple Of he spirit. but
rather the dwelling Of th- devil
Mans relations TO the natural ard the
spiritual worlds were the opportunity for
olo1ucnt illustrations and beautiful gems
of noct'c illumination.
you are not your own. but are bought
v,i.h "A price." Here the spsaker made a
ns,lse very impressive. and then casting
dover and rhetoric 20 The winds as far
a. drawing on them for any erect was
concerned. he in uncl9akeo words, pre-
scented the degradation Of The soul given
over 10 the appetites OF the carnal spirit
81 man. The preparation OF the soul and
is occupancy by the hoiy 81 10 were told
In words chaste end inspirin.
'Ye are bought with n price, lhese
woods again and sgain rep ated az the
end of eloquent sentences rar ily ana ear
nostlv sqoken made their deep impress
and then standing clear Of ine readins
desk and holding he Bible o. hisn' earn
oetlv proclaimed: 1T is not man taiE-
Inc to Won to-day but the Spirit q God
nrouoh the voice OF mali-ihe spirit
through the word Of God.
,rbcn when discussing the organ and
functions of the body. he used poth hanus,
nointing 20 HIS own BODY as me 'eilple
Of the soul, then outward 70 the cohste-
cation 10 emphasize the Injunction re-
member you belong 10 IN temple OF 'n'
holy spirit" and the action = Z me Wor"s
were impressive. earnest an AsWlhihI.
His sermon closed VIII A'iinl or
ecription of The perfect IemfH IN peIIe
order. ft for tho habitation - me ho'S
spirit. ...,., Ga,
worthy of "a place i'm literature were the
words of competent critic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

A deed OF trust was filed late last even
ing by Mr.. Sol We'll. In the cierl ONCE
of the Chancery Court, naming MT. ooi.
l.. Bioomberg as trustee. The properly
transferred consists OF the stock OF
wines, liquors. cigars. tobacco. par-nH-
torres. lunch-counter outfit. etc. at 10"
east Cary street, and the Liabilities are
givcn as $500.
After paying the usual expenses at
tending the execution OF the trust, an
rents, insurance, etc, the creditors are
TO be settled with in the following Or
der:
Second class, W. Greanor Nell, SaSS-'o.
evidenced by fourteen notes.
Third class. first National Bank. sioo,
secured by fifteen shares OF stock IN
Columbian Building and Loan Associa-
ton. The stock also being assigned 10
the trustee.
Fourth class. S. DeLouca. 500, evidenc-
ed by note.
Fifth class, NJ. Hart. $3.50. evidenced by
note.
sixth class. T. Smith, So note.
Seventh class. embracing parties hold
ing small claims, who are TO share rat
ably: the highest one being about SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

,treo IN eighty-seven years have passed
a,, uuring jsa5 this being the largest
nrr,bcr for several years.
Rev Or. Cooper. the pastor OF the
church. delivered an eeeHu"nt and touch
~ address fitting 10 the occasion, taxing
ne subject the words found ma the
ne~o-d verse Of the fourteenth chapter
- fobn. On nv Fathers house are many
mansions. II It were not 50. would nave
told you. ,ho .,,.. ...
- in This text Or. COoDcr gave n
-, clear and forcible exposition OF his
ifeas Of the future staie, saying that
Heaven was pre-eminehiy "a charac-
tor. that unless the soul went from this
.,arfi fitted by the lie lived here for
ifes..an that Heaven WCuld be a totally
,,,nioaeant place: that happiness IN
fff,i',.e, IaDended on rght-hying or
earfh He thought that Heaven would
be- restins-place, a nome, large
'roomy" place and spoh- or the "a ovid
81 nature of the houses in our cities.
,.hich seem 10 always get smaller.
H. Cooper touched on the subject OF
-.~rorffi,u i'm Heaven. and expressed his
arm belief that we should know ell who
were there az well as We now know
-rbo enecial music prepared FOR the oc-
.orfrn vas appropriate an well rendered.
while the collection was being aiken a
noen, from TennysOu. entitled Crossing
Inc Bar" and which was written only a
snor, time before his deai1. was rendered
bv the choir In q very elective manner.
The conclusion Of the musical programme
VAS @Home. Sweet Home which was
To-morrow night another annual SER
vice OF this church VII .e neld. Watch
niohf' services will commence at 1915
O'clock Tuesday night, and coniaIe until
the cid year has passed. rnis will take
piace In the Sunday-scho0' loom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31
DR. KnRR'S rENrH LECTURE.
Large Congregation Hears His Discourse
on Through Palestine with Christ"

Large Congregation Hears His Discourse
on Through Palestine with Christ
Notwithstanding the bad weather on
Sunday night. a very large congregation
assembled TO hear Or. Kerr's tenth lee
ture on Through Palestine with Christ. %
the topic OF the occasion being, From
Jerusalem to Sychar and Nazareth.
Or. Kerr said. "The streets Of Jeru-
salem are extremely narrow. moi too
clean. and vey much crowded all day
with men and beasts. Look out for
camel trains and for dOnkeys. whose
great burdens conceal AN but the four
small legs of the animal. But at night
these narrow streets are deserted dark.
and very lonely. one night. long ago.
Nicodemus. a cultured Jewish gentle
man OF rank. set out 10 visit Jesus in
his lodgings. walking unOhsorved through
the deserted streets. lie hnds him,
probably i'm the guest-chamhcr of some
house i'm the humber quarter of the
city. mounting by the outside stair
way. where he saw the light burning
There boy the pale glow OF the little
olive-on lamp. De stands and converses
with Christ ON the salvation Of the
soul This interview was the means of
making Nicodomus Il Christian. though
81 was long before Doe confessed his
Lord and Master"
From Jorusalem Dr. Kerr led his
hearers through JudCa, up 20 Samaria
and Sychar. where after showing them
tho historic points Ehal. Gerzim. and
Joseph's tomb they paused al Jacob s.
well 10 recall She interview between
Christ and the tamartaness, in which
Sine learned that Jesus was the Mes-
siah.
Nazareth was next visited. aud the
svnaeogue service described. and the
scene in which Christ announced him
self ass the Messiah. when Doe was eject-
cd from the scenes of his youth. and ieft
| Nazareth TO make his home in Caper-
naum-
The splendid Christmas music furnish
cd hv the choir was greatly enjoyed 10y
am the congregation.
Dr. kerr'e ucNt lecture. ON tie second
/ Sunday night in January Will Dee ON
Scenes in Galilce.'
Ina tho morning. in the absence of pr.
/ Kerr. who was preaching for Dr. tose.
DR. Henry A. White, of Lexington, hiied
/ the pulpit of the First llcshy
| church. and gave "a very able and elo-
/ Quent sermon ON "rhs Glory Of Christ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31
"THE GOODNESS OF GOD"
ru<r WIS THE sUBJECT or REV.
ca4s. u. HIDES FIRST SERMON
Third Presbyterian Church Has Now f'S-
tor-He Preached TO Large '"hE''-
CATION and Made Fine Impression

Tho rev Charles r. Hyde. the ne"
pastor OF the Third Presbyterian church,
preached his first sermon ia that cdihce
on Sunday morning.
The congregation was one OF the lafb-
est that has ever assembled in ine church.
and they listened with ahsobed interest
10 every word that fen from the speaker 3
lips. Before and after the sermon me
Rev. Air. Hyde addressed some very APP
propratc extompoiancous remarks 10 nus
CONGREGATION. tie made a fine impress
zion. and after the services nothing but
tho most complimentary remarks were
heard concerning him.
Ills text Wis Romans 3D., Tor oesils,
est thou the riches OF His goodness anu
forbearanco and Ions suncunh' "o'
knowing that the goodness OF Goa isa"-
eth thee 20 repentance
THE GOODNESS or GOD.
The Rev Sir Hyde said.
God docs not delight in judgment. me
divine heart oven tends toward mercy.
"As live. saith the Lord God, ! nave
no Measure iu the death Of tho wicked
but that the wicked turn from his way
and live
IL is the tear Of qcnitenco and not the
thundcrod anafhoma or The visitation OF
Divine Judgment that swells into harmony
the richest melodies Of heaven ara makes
fhe angels of God rci0ice. II viii Dc as
lie dew unto Israel" says tho Lord Coo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31
Suing Tor 5000 Damages.

A suit was instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by Mr.. John n.
Donahoe. through his counsel. Mr.. D.
Samuel Parrish. against the city OF kich-
mond. for $1,000 damages. on plea OF
trespass in the case. This amount OF
damage Is claimed by Mr.. Donahoc. who
brings suit for injuries sustained by MIN
last September by what he thinks is the
negligence of the city.
Mr. Donahoe was going to his nome,
on Church Hill on the 2ist OF september
last. and passing through Walnut alley.
between Main and Franklin from FIJI
teerth 10 Seventeenth streets after DARK
with no light ID warn him OF the near
ness Of Shockoe creek, he fell into II.
sac IS still confined TO his house from
Injuries then received. and claims dam
ages from the city in $1,000 for It's
NEGLECT Of lights and railing around or
over the creek.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31
ROUGH BORDER SCENES
FlGHT BETWEES REvEvUE 0PTL
GERS ND MOOvSHfyERS.
A Free fight at School Celebration u
which Many Are iiurt-A Drummer
Held Up and Robbed.

SERGENT. KY, Dec. ao.-~Speciai.-l
battle with moonshinors near the
headwaters Of Cumberland river. In the
Cumberland mountains. near the virginia
border line. KID Green. OF Magofiin coun-
t.. was shot twi'c in the leg and seriously
wounded. one OF the moonshiners WAS
MORALLY wounded. Another Of the ''reve-
nues" escaped death by hiding oenind
a sIgn-post which was literally shot TO
pieces. Three moonshners were cap
tured, an old man named Collier, ana
two OF his sons, and viii be taken 70
Prestonsburg. KY. for trial.
Quite an exciting scene occurred al
Whitesburg, six miles from the VIZ
ginia line, last night. At O'Clock Mrs.
Polly Baker and Martha Harris calieh
at Jailer Adams TO see Jack Baker, MRS.
Bakers husband. They went into the cell
where Baker was confined. and In a rev
moments persons. who the taller thought
10 be the two women, returned. but. ins
ste AL 1t was Baker. with Mrs. Harris
clothing on. and his wife. leaving Mrs.
Harris In Jail. Mr.. Baker skipped TO uns
known quarters, and IS yet at large. Mira
Harris IL yet I'm Jail and viii be tries
for aiding I'm Bakers escape Tomorrow
Baker was paying a fine OF sLvp.
At school exhibition here to-day
mountain dew" whisky flowed too free"
ly A .isht with sticks rocks. knives.
Winchesters, and pistols ensued. In which
more than fifty people were engaged. In
the melee Dave Adams was fatally stab
bed in the left side. by Enoch Adams, his
nephew. and the latter was also seriously
cut I'm the back. Many arrests were
made. II is estimated that more than
half the people. which will aggregate over
800. were almost brutality drunk.
A drummer. whose name was not learn
ed. was held up yesterday OF the head
of Elkhorn creek. near Pound Gap by
johnny Wright. q notorious character
ad the Branham boys. of equal notoriety,
and. with deadly Winchester IN his race
they made him give up two gold watches,
valued al SEQ. and $50 In cash. lie was
allowed TO 60 his way but they ,o'u
him If he gave any light on the matter
they would follow him and MI MS pody
with bullets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31
| SUPPOSED MURDER.
4 COLORED CHILD DIES UNDER
SUSPICIOUS CIRCCMSTdNCEs.
Fannie Jones Arrested Charged With the
Child's Death-Forced 1t To Drink
Concentrated I've.

County officer Garrett yesterday ar
rested Fannie Jones. a young colored wo-
man. upon the charge Of numbering Bes-
sic Groves. the three-year-oid daughter
OF May Lizzie Henderson. also colored.
Sunday morning the child died from
poison administered By some unknown
hand, and just before she died Is said
to have accused the Jones woman of fore
ing her TO drink concentrated I've.
The mother Of the child went before
Squire Vincent yesterday and sworc out
q wlirant for Fannie Jones arrest, aud
she was lodged in jail.
When interviewed she declared that she
WIS innocent, and that She nad not seen
the chilli for three month";, and ala not
know il was dead until after her arrest.
The prisoner lived I'm that section Ot
Fairfield district known as Benedict
Town, short distance from the mouse
of Lizzie Henderson. Until three months
ago she took care of the girl BESSIE tor
a consideration, which was paid mohlniy.
In October the Henderson woman TOOK
Bessie home, and me siIi i've" w" ~, va
mother until Sunday. when she VIZ
taken suddenly i'll and died IN great
Or. A. T.. Leftwich was called in; but
was unable 10 save the child's We ne -
said 10 have made poSt-moftru eAaiii-
nation Of the body.
The Jones woman declares that spite
and jealousy are the causes OF her ar
rest She has employed Mr. q. M;
Thomas 10 defend her. The case WIN
come up Tor "A preliminary examination
to-day before Justice Vincent
Fred. Cannon. charged with the larceny
of an overcoat. the property OF James ].
Ds,-lir vas tried BY Justice Lewis yes
to-day and sont on 20 the grand jury
The case against Agent ). j. haIuil'
OF the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany charged with deIraudins bei.a
Smith fcolorodD ont Of 500. was heard by
Justice Pierce and dismissed.
The county Board OF Supervisors Were
IN session yesterday. a great deal OF
routine business was transacted, gu, ~
definite action was taken in regard TO
he plans for remodelling tho COURTHOUSE.
Marriage licenses were issued 10y Depu-
Is Clerk Larus. OF the County ,ouit l.
Yesterday 10 Jesse Johnson and Anne
h. billiard and Morris ". Wills ana
Laura MOrecock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

- Ia. o'clock mass on Sunday the
naefor continued his instruction on the
sTbieef of baptism. Al the h,h mass
le preached from the lesson Of the day.
Cnisfians w IL pointing out the OK
Ceileuce of Alan I'm his innocence, being
NOT only superior 10 aII animals by his
natural gifts. but 'made little less than
no angels" hy his sNu.rll. ural outt
and how. hy Lis fan. having lost these be-
rrull MOI transmit them q bis rceterity.
Who thns lost an right 10 Heaven. aYd
sunk. most OF them. lower e.cn than the
brute creation by grie,1us So. Iio then
smoke of the coming az Christ into the
world. and of mans redemption and
restoration. through Him. 20 be- posi-
tion of children OF God ana Leirs Of
Heaven. This. he said was what made
Cfriefmas joyful 10 the Christian
ne announced that the usual Christmas
enf.rtainmcnt for the Sundav-schOol
children would take place on New-Y,ar's
er4-inr az \ o'clock iu The basement OF
fhe church, and that masses would be
said on that DAY dt IS. and 1870 A. A..
H. being the Feast of the Circumelsion
Of our Lord. The services az the peniten-
tiarv were attended by a select choir OF
ladies and gentlemen. under the direction
OF Mr.. j. Louis Sullivan. They not only
added much 10 the ordinary singing. but
rendered the beautiful old Christmas
hymn, "Adeste Fideies," beautifully 10
The great qualification Of the prisoners
who attend the Cathollc services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

Rev. Mr.. Hutson on the importance OF
Giving Literally.


AT Pine-otieet bapiist chuich inc pass
tor. Rev j. b. Hutson preached both
,,ornip,- and nicbt ON Sunday In the
,,o,nin.. The text was from the s5th
,.,,.. M .,. s0tb chanter of Acts. III is
49,, l,i,sslf ~ i've ,bsn to receive.
M ..'f.t.., NO IN. l,leeeinrs az CIV
,.r ,ri,, INC, o..s Tine iasf oil a
- ..,i. 80 e,r,nor. or rhrtsf,au
i..'...,.,i,,.,. u.Li., M, tf,tson has h,fn
,.,....hi,..
rr. -evt AIR urfson said contains the
.oundeet nhH.sonhy ever written. 80
h,.n,sn mind had ever Thought OF 10 bee
lone As class sinners are called uu-
believers They viii fell YOU they bee
n..s 3D.. pnIa Tne,- think thcv do ln
.,.,. ir.t,no... mn they do mol Chris
,,..,s ,,. believers or claim to be. "Hut.
.olI Air Unison do We believe tine
rfll.. oo V,e believe au il savsg II "a
..,,5 81. tr,a sn is ID any OF IL is Gods
,.orJ II il an Gods word"
.lr fIut-on said that those who were
liberal were happier than those who were
uonurious Take the two extremes. tle
misor and the uhnanthropist The misar
lives in q miserable den with uo come
Iorts. with 400 sunshine in dis life. count
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

A good deal of anxiety is being ex-
pressed i'm certain circles as TO VINO VIII
be employed by the city as expert ac-
countant. AT the last meeting OF the
Common Council an ordinance was re-
ported by the Finance Committee rec
commencing. among other things, that
Tho expert accountant he selected by the
Finance Committee. The Council. how
ever. sat down on this provision, and
amended the ordinance 50 that the Sc
lection should be made by the joint ses-
sion Of the two branches Of the city
Council. II is doubtful, however.
whether this amendment will hold good.
Among those who are named as candi-
dates for the position are Colonel William
p. smith. who has acted as expert dur
ing the Gas-House investigation; Captain
Carleton Mccarthy. Mr.. Henry l.. sta
piles. Mr.. Louis =. Ecker, and Mr.. Jo-
seDh l.. Young.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

II has been some time in contemplation
by the congregation OF the 'Old Marhe'
Presbyterian church to change rs name
TO that of the "Hoge Memorial church,
as a tribute Of respect and affection for
the Rev Moses -. Hoge. D. d., VINO
was the leading spirit in It's organization.
Mr. Gervas Storrs was lately appointed
a committee Of one 10 wait ON the reVer-
end gentleman and ask his permission 10
use his name in this connection. lie
rather objected TO this at nrst, but AZ
forwards consented on the unanimous
vish ~ .ho rcIg eeat'e IN heif.e-t allllir--
and. so if tie presbytery consents. ana
there seems little doubt that DC viii con-
sent. the name of the "Old Market Pres
byterian church Will be- changed 10 tnat
of the "Hose Memorial Presbyterian
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

AT calvary Baptist Sunday school last
Thursday night the little ones had Il de-
lightm time OF H. The Christmas tree
was laden down with presents for the
scholars. and each left the entertain
ment with q heart fun of gladness.
on Sunday morning Alr A. j. Chewing,
superinteulent on the Sunday school. was
very Unexpectedly presented with hand
some eold-headcd cane. the gift OF the
Sunday-school scholars. The presenta-
tion speech was made by Rev IT, 4.
Ragbv. pastor of the church. and Dir.
Chewning responded with much feeling
al the expression OF esteem from the
pupils OF the school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-31

cod,s nafience with usi II IA simply in
o,,to SIN Is ever open 10 the eye OF God.
ana ain IL abhorfcnt TO him. At the same
time lie has imitless power. and could
crush siu and the sinner at once. bhl
He ~ patient. for He would lead us 10
repontancc. re Is patient with our IN
dlviduai failures. and patient with the
lcthargy and coldress and lack OF power
OF the church. In view Of Cods pauehoe
with u.s. we should not forget 10 DC pa
tent one with another
God does not Ike TO infict pain, and we
arc Ills children. so lie displays toward
us the goodness OF His patience and long
suffering.
Thirdly. But Gods goodness IN prov-
denco and patience should not encourage
us 90 continue I'm slothfulncss and SIN.
God viii not always chide. neither VIII
lie keep His anger forever Because
sentence against an evil work Is not exc
cutcd speedily. therefore the heart Of the
sons Of men Is fully set In them TO do
evil" This is the conclusion OF the I'M
WISE and thOughtloss. As there Is an
ominous and awful silence I'm nature be-
fore the earthquake rcnds and shakes tho
solid earth. so the goodness Of Gods
providence and patience will II last cul-
inmate in Ills overwhelming judgment
of sin which has not been rcpcntcd Of.
The judgment Of sin SIS inevitable. by
reason of tho character OF God and The
nature Of sin. Let us. therefore repent OF
our sins and receive the sweet word OF
pardon-"Rapeni, ye, ior the Kingdom Of
heaven is at hand
a GENUINE SORROW
But. finally. what is this repentance
which is the aim Of Gods goodness in
providence and patience?
il Us genuine SORROW for sin-such
sorrow as was expressed by David when
he wrote: Against thee. thee only. have
] sirned and done this evil I'M ny sight"
Right views Of Gods purity and his own
sinful conduct worked q godly sorrow in
David's heart. lie was profoundly
grioved on account of his sin. This a.
one step toward repentance.
But there must also Doe rcsolute turn
ing away from sin. with am adherence
Of b. And this is repentance 10 which
the goodness of the Infinite would lead
u.s. Let us thank him to-day Tor the
goodness OF His providence and patience
and let US turn 10 paths of righteousness
and walk there forever.
in the twelfth century. when the Sec
ond Henry sat upon the English throne
there were certain French provinces at
tached 20 the English crown. These
provinces were seized by Henry's son.
and tho father took the field in person
against the rebel Weary of the conflict
and worn with disease the rebellious son
laid down his arms and sent from the
tented field and sued for pardon, but the
stern old sire refused 10 look upon his
face or forgive him. The son. ina a trans
port of sorrow. commanded his officers
10 take him from his tent and put him
upon the ground I'm sackcloth and ashes
and sent this word to his father and
| king: II am dying. Jet me lie IN sack
cloth and ashes" And so he died. That
was repentance.
The Rev Mr Hyde has a strong. clear.
and resonant voice. and q graceful and
! impressive delivery lie also preached 10
! another large congregation al night