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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
FAREWELL TO MISS FARRER.
Tender and Touching Service Last
Night-IIer Life-Work,

There was an exceedingly tender and
impressive farewell service last night a,
Seventh-Street Christian church. TO bid
godspeed to a young missionary, educet.
ed by the Womans Missionary socleties
of the Christian churches OF Richmond
for the foreign fcld-Miss Bessie Farrer.
This young girl has been for three years
at Bethany College. W. Va. fitting herself
for India and sails October l2th. to-day
week. from New York. for Glasgow. on
the city OF Rome; thence to Bombay. Sh9
Will be accompanied by two medical mis-.
sionaries-Dr. Miller and his wlfe--gradus
ates Of Ann Arbor. Mich, and by anothel
young girl from Kansas. These missions
aries go forth under the auspices of thd
Christian Womans Board OF Missions.
Miss Farrer is, perhaps. the first mis>
sionary who has gone forth from Rchs
mond. and from Virginia. from that part
Of the Church militant which calls itself
the Christian Church.
From her childhood II has been tha
dream of her life to go TO the foreign
field, and 1t was a brave undertaking III
"A handful of weak women 10 give her q
thorough equipment for such services
There were many moistened eyes when
this young girl. so lately from college
walks, made her simple and touching
farewell address. begging simply for thd
prayers OF those whom she had left be.
hind; and the closing hymn. God BE with
You TIL We Meet Again." was indeed,
a prayer which found its echo in every
heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
At FREDERICKSBURG.
IN Enthusiastic Demonstration
ThOusands Turn out.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, october 4
Special Liberty BEL with its honored
escort, arrived here on schedule time
having been met at Quantico by large
delegation of Fredericksburg's prominent
men. The town turned out to welcome
The relic. The Mayor and Council. the
civic and military organizations, the
school children. white and Collred, were
an at the depot. I'm fact, the entire
population were gathered for the re-
C,ptiOn
When the whistle of the locomotive
was first heard the signal was given,
ana the bells OF all the churches and
public buildings. together with the whis-
ties Of the different manufacturing es-
adjustments. sent out such greeting as
was never heard here before.
The bell and it's escort were welcomed
TO our city in an eloquent and appr"-
pirate address by W. Seymour W hite
Esu. Mr.. Whites remarks were fttingly
and feelingly replied to by his Honor
the MAYOR of Philadelphia.
4 pleasant feature OF the occasion was
the presence of the hundreds of school
children, who decked in their bright au-
tumn wraps. made a pretty picture. Du-
ring the stay of the train here many Of
The escort took occasion 10 drive around
our historic old town. 1t was the first
visit of some. and they were surprised
at the evidences Of thrift they saw;
At the conclusion of the speaking
line was formed. and the crowd, marching
past the car, viewed the bell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
his point. apd f. o1 elo1rent ad.'r
Bishop Dudley, Of Kentucky. submitted

"Resolved. That upon the first assembly
Of the Board OF Missions since the recent
massacre OF Armenians. this board would
plac. on record its sense Of horror at the
atrocities which have teen perpetrated
upon the Armenians. and It's sympathy
with all those that have suffered for the
truths sake as well az its admiration for
the courage and steadfastness which they
have manifested in the midst Of their un-
speatable trials"
1t was adopted by rising vote
Similar action was taken on resolu-
tion supporting the appeals which have
been made to the Christian nations to
exercise their full power for the protec-
ton of the Armenians, and TO secure re-
dress for those who have suffered
Still another resolution. submitted by
the Bishop Of Albany, deplorlng the Chi
nese massacre and sending prayerful
sympathy TO those affected. and calling
upon he United States Government TO
extend it's strong arm of protection over
the citizens OF this country resident I'm
China, and to secure them treaty rights.
was unanimously adopted
When the hour for adjournment ar
rived a number of Bishops and Iaymen
made strong appeals that the session
tomorrow be dispensed with. in order
that both houses might attend the meet
ing at which ex-Secretary- of State Fos-
te.' is 10 speak on the conditions in China
Or. Morgan Dix, chairman of the
House OF Deputies announced how
ever that he proposed to call the body
together at the regular hour. and to pro
cecG with the order Of the day.
The Bishops and Deputies who have been
working with the local committee i'm the
interest OF the proposed meeting. again
appeal for an adjournment until Monday:
but. on a vote being taken. they were
in decided minority. When the lower
house Is called to order i'm the morn
ing motion To adjourn to the Lyceum
will again be made The matter Is be-
ing generally discussed among the dele
gates tonight, and there is a strong
sentiment that courtesy to the ex-Secre-
tary demands this action.
The Committee on New Dioceses to-
night agreed upon report recommend
ing the division of the See of California
and the establishment OF the Diocese of
Los Angeles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05

PHILADELPHIA. PA, October A.
The sash and doorfactory of Rufus
r. Thomas. at Nineteenth street and
Washington avenue, was totally destroy
ed by fire to-day. The loss Is $4,000.
The flames spread TO a row OF dwelling
houses in the rear OF League street, and
also ignitel a stable owned by Henry
Colean, causing an additional loss OF
s. Geo
The plant OF the Continental Brewing
Company was also slightly damaged.
Marshal Thompson made an In
vestlgation with view TO ascertaining
the origin OF the fire and his efforts prove
that il was incendiary.
William Edwards, the watchman at
the factory, stated that he had made his
rounds through the factory few mo-
ments before a policeman discovered the
flames. and that there was no sign of a
fire.
II is thought that the flames were
started by "A discharged employee and
the police are now hunting the man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
LIBERTY BELL HERE.
Ths Historic Emblem Of independence
SDendS The Night in Richmond.
ESCORT ENTERTAINED.
"a Reception ny thc Go,crncr
and Then shown over Our Hand
.,,,c Cit> Hnii--IIundrcds View the
Liberty Ben is in Richmond.

iDrtN BCl Is ln Richmond.
.., historic metallic vessel which ~
81 -em.mcd liberty throughout this
.h.ch in 1872 announced the procla-
.- ~ war and rung out the note
....c three years later. which rang
... reception OF Lafayette. in 1921.
.. rtiuucd 10 sound the note Of free
O.. .rtH on the Sth of July. 1885. il was
......l whi'c being tolled for the death
70 .fst great Vrglnian. Chief-Justice
-. .-.tlI. is ln our midst
I. .ime iu last evening at 7lS O'Clock
...- the Richmond. Fredericksburg. and
...rr.c railroad, on a special-car at
..i to a train Of Pullman coaches.
..... -ho escort Of the Mayor Of Phila-
..4 and committee OF council
-... and officials II the city Of Brother
ia. ....s. and was received with great en-
. .>a~m.
.rNgN s CORDIAL GREETING
nrc, coucoursc Of patriotic citizens
s.r. at the Byrd-Strcct depot TO wei
... tho old bell. and as the train pulled
-hc shed salute Of twenty-onc
..> che Presidents salute was fired
.etaH of the HoWitzers. located on
t. hillside in the Capitol Square. and
... quantity Of rockets and Roman
.r..~ were exploded.
t.t1r Richard NJ Taylor and a com
Gre Of city officials ana others. con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
HURST At CUMBERLAND.
He Fails to Make Good Impress
sion-B. 4 q. X. Il. Attacked.

CUMBERLAND. ND, october 4.-Mr.
John f.. Hurst. Democratic candidate for
Governor; Hon. John Faulkner of West
Virginia. c. c. Crothers. Democratic can
ddate for Attorney-General: Marion De
Kalb Smith, Democratic candidate Tor
Comptro Ter. and Henry T.. Davis. OF
Washington, addressed n very large
Democratic meeting in this city tonight.
1t WIS the first political meeting of the
campaign. and as specially low rates had
been offered OF the railroads. a very
large crowd was attracted.
Mr.. Hurst spoke very briefly and from
manuscript. The impression he made was
not very favorable. and Mr.. Faulkner
made an attack upon the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. which was not
very well received. The other speakers
devoted most of their time 10 criticism
of the course OF the Baltimore News
and Sun, two Democratic papers which
are bitterly opposing the Democratic
State ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
FIRST sTOP ~ VIRGINIA.
An Enthusiastic Reception In An
cicut Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. October 4.-(Spe-
cialD THE Liberty Bell passed through
here this afternoon on its way to At
lanta. and was on exhibition for five
minutes The schools gave holiday in
order that the children might see II. As
the train drew up at the depot II was met
by the cheers Of fully 5000 people. When
it stopped Mayor Thompson. with eN-
Mayor strauss and other prominent city
ofiisidls boarded II.
Having been introduced to the commit
tee escorting the famous relic. Mayor
Thompson delivered a neat little address.
in which. after welcoming them TO the
city. ne told them that the bell whose
tongue rang out the birth Of our country
was as sacred 10 those living In the
State that gave the world Washington.
Jefferson. Patrick Henry. and So many
Dther heroes as TO the people in any other
part of the niOn.
Mayor Warwick. Of Philadelphia. re-
sponded ana said among other things
that Pennsylvania knew no Mason and
DiXon'S Line. and that the hearts of the
people of his city and state heat in unison
with the hearts of the brethren Of the
Old Dominion. and that he was glad
that patriotism animated all alike.
The train shortly after this started
again on its journey. and the historic
relic LEFT the city amid the cheers of all
patriotic AleXandTians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Through sleeper Retween RichmOnd
and AtinDta-Inauanrat Of tho
"ENpnsilinn Flyer"

On Tuesday and THURSDAY OF each
week. beginning october sth an addi-
ticna, train CARRYING A THROUGH
SLEEPER FROM RICHMOND TO At
LANTA will be operated over the South-
ern Railway. This train Will leave Rich-
mond at 7:25 =. VI and arrive at Atlanta
ll:20 \. VI. Returning this train Will
reach Richmond on Thursdays and Sun-
days at S.5j \. NJ. leaving Atlanta az
p. N. the previous afternoon.
THROUGH SLEEPER ATLANTA To
RICHMOND
The above train will connect at Dan.
vile with the Exposition Flyer" which
VIII be operated daily beginning Octo.
ber 9Th over the Southern Railway,
Pennsylvania railroad. and between New
York and Atlanta. running. solid from
Washington 70 Atlanta, and carrying
through sleepers and vestibuled day
coaches. For additional information ap.
ply at ticket Offices or passenger Office,
$50 east Main street.
J. c. HORTON.
city Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
AsHLAND's DEMONSTRATION.
salute and Addresscs-A Very Pleas
Ing Feature.

ASHLAND. VA, October 4-(Special.) }
The citizens of this place. TO the numoer
Of at least 400 turned out this afternoon
TO welcome Liberty Be-, and its escort
en- route for Atlanta: Mayor Taylor ana
the Town Council. the Fire Department.
the United Order of American Mechanics,
the public-school children. the professors
and students OF RANDOLPH Macon College.
and citizens generally participated in the
reception As the train pulled In the
Nellie Grant fired a salute and the fire.
bell was rung. on behalf OF the Mayor,
Captain Richard lrby delivered an ad-
by Mayor Warwick. of Philadelphia.
Henry Clay. member, of the City Council
OF the same city. also made n few re-
mars. The speeches were yer. patriotic.
As the train left the whole 'concourse
sang America A pleasing feature OF
the occasion was the placing in the bell
OF many OF the little children by the
plIards In charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
The II. PnuI VIII Cnry Walls.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, October L-ln
her trial trip OF four hours to-day. be-
tween Cape Ann, Mass, and Cape Por-
poise Me, a distance of 4i.6 knots.
the International Navigation Company's
new steamer, 81. Paul. averaged 20 l-2
knots per hour for the time, and earned
the privilege OF carrying the United
States mails 10 Europe. According to
the terms Of the mail subsidy, the ST.
Paul had to make twenty knots an hour
for four consecutive hours to carry the
mails. and to receive the 81 mile paid
for doing SO.
The engines and boilers worked to-day
as smoothly and easily as il they had
been running for months. Not hitch
or accident Of any kind occurred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05

not from plresis. The doctors In the
government hospital, where TAFT was
committed. agreed with the diagnosis OF
the doctors here. but decided that TAFT
would be taken better care of and he
more likely to recover II turned over
20 the charge OF his friends.
TAFT was brought to this city from
Washington to-day by United States
Marshal Ball He was taken before Judge
Lacombe and was released in 5000 bail,
Taits bail was formerly $1,000. II he re-
covers he will have TO stand trial for
the alleged embezzlement of $1,000 of the
banks funds. for which he was Indicted
by the Federal grand jury In February
last.
TAFT left this evening for Mount kisco.
with Is bondsmen. Peter Mccormick ana
William j. Halstead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Go 10 See the White Squadron, sun
hrN. October 9th.

by request Of our many patrons we
will run another OF our Ffrst-Class Ex-
cursions TO old Point and Norfolk. via
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, Sunday.
October 8, 1885 Look az tho schedule
Train leaves Chesapeake and ohio depot,
Broad street, at 8 o'clock a. M. return
ing, leaves Old Point at O'Clock =. NJ.
sharp. Besides other attractions, the
white Squadron" we be at Old Point.
Round-trip. Old Point or Norfolk. 81. Train
stops at Williamsburg and Newport News
We go. rain or shine. Tickets for sale
at train.
BAILEY & CLASH, Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
vince of Pennsylvania for the State
House In phIlada.
Pass and Stow.
Phlada
MI)CCI.III.

MiJ'Itl.ill.
The bell will leave here this morning at
o'clock. and Will 90 10 Petersburg. 1t
will there be turned over TO II, Norfolk
ana Western railroad. and transported
10 Atlanta via Tennessee. At Roanoke a
stop will be made, and a reception will be
rendered the escort.
THE SPECIAL TRAIN.
The special Iiberty-Rell train which
started from Philadelphia at = \. NJ.
Yesterday, consists OF platform-ca
built especially To carry the bell South.
four Pu,man-cafs. and q combination
hune'-car. The specal-car built by the
Penn ylvana railroad especially TO carry
the bell to Atlanta. and which is said
90 be superior TO either Of those used on
similar occasions in the past consists
of plain platform on standard passenger
car trucks. with air-brakee and patent
covplcrs. Around the platform is a nea
railing. constructed SO as not to obstruct
the view. and on each side are panels
bearing the words philadelphia and
Atlanta" In the centre Of the platform
is a frame under which the bell will
be carried. on top a timber. which runs
lengthwse. is inscribed in gilt letters.
'l716. proclaim liberty"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
prr.VLTING TELLER TAFT.
lie IL Released from Hospital Bail
ed. and Taken Home.

NEW YORK, october i.-John X. Tait,
~ Mount Kisco. the defaulting paying-tel-
Ier of the Chemical National Bank. who
a few months ago was adtudged insane
on the testimony OF Dr. Allan McI.ans
U,rnIlton and DR.. C. j. Dana, and was
cor, mitted by Judge Benedict, in the United
S,a,es Circuit Court to the Elizabeth
Hospital for Insane Criminals, at wash.
Ington. d. c., was yesterday discharged
from the hospital and turned over TO
the custody OF the United States Marshal
for the District Of Columbia.
The doctors who examined Tait mere
made affidavit that he was sunerins from
confusIonal insanity and dementia. but
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Pleased with the Texas Law.

Governor O'Fcrral was much pleased
yesterday when he read the bill just
enacted by the Legislature Of the State
Commonwealth The Governor said he
regarded the new law OF Texas as suffi-
ciently sweeping. II conformed to hif
idea OF about what legislation Vrginis
needed In this respect. His Excellency
added that, At present the Virginia
statute only referred 10 prize lights, while
the new Texas measure covered any sort
OF voluntary personal encounter by blows,
either with or without gloves. betweeE
two men, or between man and beasts
for money or Tor any other thing o.
value, or upon the rrsglt Of which any
money or anything ~ value Is bet Oh
wagered. or for any championship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Special sleeper To Atlanta Via Sea-
hOurd Air-I.ine.

Commencing October Ist the seaboard
AIRLINE will put on through sleeper
from Richmond to Atlanta, via the ia
nous atlanta Special" This sleeper
will be opened at the Union Depot at 8
o'clock at night train leaving at l2:2S),
thus enabling parties going to the expo
sition 10 get good nights rest. and ar
rive in Atlanta at 4;O9 L. NJ the follow
ing day.
By this arrangement passengers TO the
exuositIon can leave Richmond via the
Seaboard Airline and go through to At
lanta without change OF cars. and is the
only line offering such exceptional ad-
yaptages.
For further information apply 70 II. NJ.
Boz Kin. passenger agent. No. s36 east
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Through sleeper Between Richmond
and AtIuntn-Innugurati OF "The
ExnnstfIou FLYER"

ON Tuesday and Thursday Of each week.
beginning October Sth. an additional train,
CARRYING a THROUGH SLEEPER
FROM RICHMOND TO ATLANTA. Will
be operated over the SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY. This train will leave Richmond at
7:25 p. NJ and arrive al Atlanta l0:20 \.
NJ Returning this train will reach Rich
mond Thursdays and Sundays at $50 \.
NJ. leaving Atlanta at p VI. the pre-
vlous afternoon. THROUGH SLEEPER
ATLANTA TO RICHMOND.
For additional Information apply at
ticket offices or passenger office. 800 east
Main street. j. {. HORTON,
CITY Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
especial Rates"--"Atlanta speciaPs
Via tho seabOurd AIRLINE.

VIA tbt SenbOur0 Afr-itne.
Only line running solid trains betweeI
Richmond and Atlanta. Pullman oufe,
seepers and vestIbuled day coaches. Ne
extra fare on vestibue trains. on Tues
days and Thursdays OF each week fare
from Richmond 10 Atlanta and return.
only $l2.i0; good for ten days from daA
of sale.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE:
Leave Richmond 9.05 A. VI. and l2:31
A. NJ; arriving Atlanta next day at $50
A. NJ. and 100 +. NJ
Remember. commencing october lst the
Atlanta sleeper will be open at Union
Depot at 9 r. n. This sleeper Is placed
in service especially for the benefit Of
the Richmond travelling public.
For other rates and information apply
TO III. VI. BOYKIN.
Passenger Agent.
s36 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05

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s.,'i I Clements sheriff.
t,nrs p..i.,.r of Wills.
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.rent i'm handshahing all took
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.t'r ana entertained the Nhoie party
''' DIS blight remarks.
A''.r Inspecting the han me NisltoIS
'...ttr,d their carriages ana were
.t.n past the jefferson. which WAS
i-I brilliantly illuminated
Arriving at the depot. the Richmond
.',tmeu were invited into the Dell
. ..' and were entertained by their
o.. OF the moment before.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05

BROOKLYN, y. Y, Oct0b r THE Re
rublican City Convention. which met last
night. did not adjourn until o'clock this
morning. The following ticket Was nomi-
mated. For Mayor, F'r derrick ". Wurster,
the present fire Commissioner. for civil
Justices-First District a. K. Moore Sc
ccnd District. Gerard g. Van Wart; Third
District. William Schnitzpahn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Going to Nurse Lepers.

EVANSVILLE. IND. October Miss
Mary Carr. operating nurse at 81. Mary's
Catholic Hospital. this city, has decided
to go to the leper colony in Louisiana
and nurse the unfortunates there. She is
a woman OF great experience IN surgical
and medical cases. She - "A native of
Pittsburg.
Miss Carr will leave for her new post
carly next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Autumn Excurrion to Old Point

next Sunday via Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. The last and most at
tractive OF the season Fast train, With
out stops. leaves Richmond ats A. NJ. /:
returning, leaves Old Point at y NJ.
On this date half dozen OF our naval
ships will be at anchor opposite Old
Point. TO which excursionists will be ad-
mitted. The round-trip rate Is only 81 80
Dinner at Hygeia Hotel 70 cents: Sher-
wood 20 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-05
Nh. Commodore to he Held.

WILMINGTON. " c., October "A
disnatch to the Star from Raleigh, y. G..
80 that the Attorney General at Wash
i,..ron ID c. has Instructed United
:, s,ates-Marshal Carroll 10 hold the sus-
,'sc,ed filibuster steamer Commodore. now
IN this port, under libel. for violation OF
,ha neutrality laws. for adjudication by
.he .ne United States court. which Will meet
hnra On November next.