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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
Close of the Catnwba synod.

Three religious services were held by the
SYNOD OF Catawba on Sunday at the flrst
Presbyterian church. Rev G.. c. Shaw
preaching in the morning, Rev. w. T..
carr I'm the afternoon, while Rev. w. II.
Weaver ID. D., conducted the exercises at
night.
Mondays meeting was occupied in again
considering the case Of the Rev James
A Wright against the Presbytery or
Southern Virginia. After much delibera-
ton the synod declined to sustain the
complaint.
when the reports Of Committees on Mar
rative and Resolutions of Thanks were
read and approved the synod adjourned
70 meet in Charlotte y. c., on the first
Monday in November. 1897.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
expressive OF the most cordial apprecia-
lion on the part Of the synod for the kind
nesses extended by Rev. J. +. Rawlins,
the pastor Of the church, his people, and
10 ali friends who had contributed TO the
success OF the meeting and the enjoyment
of its members
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
THE HOwITzER ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting and Election of
Officers.

The annual meeting Of the Howitzer
Association. for the election Of officers
and other business. took place yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock. in the rooms Of
the Chamber Of Commerce. President
Stephen 3. Hughes presiding. and Charles
G. Bosher. the secretary, recording.
The first business before the meeting
was the report Of the treasurer, which
was received and ordered 10 be recorded.
The Chair appointed Messrs. ID. S.
Mccarthy. L. j. Bosher, w. G.. Harvey,
and T.. Roberts Baker a committee TO
nominate officers for the ensuing year.
The committee retired for awhile and
then unanimously submitted the following
nominations: For President Edward
berts; Second President, James
\. Grlgg: Secretary, Charles G..
Bosher: Treasurer, william II. Tatum;
Executive Committee-Jamcs G.. TInsley,
Charles L. Todd. E. NJ Crump, II. Lee
Lorraine. W Nc. Fisher.
The anniversary falling on Sunday, De-
cember 18th. # was decided TO have the
banquet on Friday night. December 18th.
The president appointed Messrs. ID. o..
Davis. c. Z. Wingo. T. II. Starke Joseph
NJ. FOurqurean. and Il. Lorraine Com
mittee on Banquet and Messrs. George
L. Christian, John p. Yancy. and W. +.
Word Committee on Invitation. II was
decided not to have any set toasts at the
banquet.
The secretary reported that the following
old Howitzers had passed over the river
since the last annual moeting-viZ.. Cap
tain r. c. Workman, Colonel William p.
Palmer. Charles ". Harwood Frank d.
Hin. and f. y. Crouch. These names
were ordered 10 be placed upon the
Memorial Page"
Among those present at the meeting
were Messrs. T. Roberts Baker. II. G.
Barnes, n. l.. Lorraine, +. J. Bosher,
W. II. Tatum, b. Lorraine. j. S. Bosher,
W. G. Harvey. Jr.. Edward Alvey, f. VI.
Crump. Q. J.. Wingo. j. Taylor Eilyson,
j. a. Grigg, James G.. Tinsley. :. b.
Hughes, T. II. Starke. D. $. Mccarthy,
and George L. Christian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
Annual Inspection of the C. & o.

The annual inspection OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio road Is being made this
week The officials left Clifton Forge
Yesterday morning. going through TO Old
Point. To-day a trip over the James
River Division to Gladstone will be made.
on wednesday the run from Gladstone
10 Hinton will be made. The road from
Hinton 10 Ashland will be inspected on
Thursday BY Friday the party VIII 90
from Ashland to Lexington. From Gin
ciruati TO Ashland Will be Saturdays
run.
The officials from this city who arc
making the trip are: General-Manger
George W. Stevens. superintendent c. r.
Doyle Chief Engineer II. Frazier, super
tntendent-of- Motive-PO W. 5. Morris,
Division Superlntendent c. G. Walker,
Engineer Of Maintenance and Way f. l.
Cabeu. Master-Mechanic +. 5. Lloyd,
Chief-Clerk G. b. wall. The gentlemen
travel in a special coach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10

him. and did not suppose that the man
was not all right, and entirely able 20
pay his board.
Shelly remained IN his room nearly the
entire time he was at Ford's Hotel,
having his meals sent up, and ordering a
great many drinks. and having them
charged. Once or twice he sent Tor
carriage and took HIS family out for
drive, allowing the hotel 10 pay the bill.
He told the day clerk that he had been
sent down here by the New York World
In a case pending in the Supreme Court
of Appeals Of Virginia. and again he said
that he had an appointment with Gone
raj Fitzhugh Lee, saying that he had
been with that gentleman In Cuba re-
Gently.
Yesterday morning Shelly advised the
hotel authorities that he would settle his
bill Just as soon as the banks opened.
but later in the day he and the members
of his family left the hotel unceremoni-
ously, and Sergeant Tomlinson was dis
patched from police headquarters to look
up the visitor. He soon found him. and
carried him to the Second Station. where
he awaits a hearing. Shelly's wife and
children have taken rooms on Ninth
street, near Franklin. but had not been
to see him at the police station up to IL
o'clock last night
The accused, who Is said 20 have left
Orange owing n good-sized board-bill. was
quite communicative when called upon
by a Dispatch man last night. He de-
clarod that he had no recollection of ever
having said that he was In any way
connected with the New York World. or
that he had an appointment with Gene
raj Lee. He said he had been on a drunk
for several days, but that he was going
to the offices OF the company he repre-
sented which. he claimed. was the Mutual
Beneficial Fire Insurance Company
with headquarters in the Rueger build
ing. for the purpose OF getting money 20
pay Mr.. Ford. but was arrested before
he accomplished this object. Shelly IS
40 years Of age, and Is quite intelligent
tie appears 20 be greatly mortified over
the position In which he finds himself
He says that New York is his home but
that he has been in Virginia about
month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
CASES FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Two Sent On Yesterdny-o'ner
Offenders Before the Justice.


Justice Johns bill OF charges yesterday
morning testified to the fact tnat she
sinners were unusually busy on SATURDAY
and Sunday, and got in creditaole deai
Of work.
The Justice had on his Monday clotne''
and. with a zine white chrysanthemum III
his buttonnole, presented n picture that
snv old fellow would walk around the
square to look at. while Sergeant Inon'as
was in every way a most worthy Iish'
bower" 20 his Honor.
Alexander Epps (coIored), charged with
shooting Sarah Harris also colored) on
Saturday, INJECTING two painiui ue'n
wounds, was sent on to the musings
Court. Epps IS a sesfaring negro anu
coming to Richmond. passing out rom
the holy influence of the CITY OF Bro.ns.
ly Love" was unable to restrain MN,
SELF. got full Of whiskey. and proceehen
TO paint this historic town. Sarah ana
Alex. soon became close friends ana
Alex. was so imbued with the thought
that life was a dreary waste unless
Sarah gave her life to him tnat iorlh-
with ne proceeded TO take 1t from her.
The case OF Carrie Scott (colored)'
charged with cutting Godfrey p. John
SON also colored). on Saturday, was
also sent on 20 the grand jury. Alex
and Godfrey were pals, and came up 10
have some FUN together. 10 divide thelr
sorrows and double their joys. Ana me
captain hasn't seen them since Goo
frey approached Carrie with osculatory
intent. when that gentle damsel produced
a "razoo" and slashed his lip IN a way
that was something frightful.
John Baugh (colored), unable 70 curp
his inclination in that direction. threw
a brick at Thomas Randolph, PAID ms
$3.50. and went away abusing himself
bitterly because he didn't hit Thomas
since he had to pay for IT, anyway.
Jennie Banks. charged with cursins ana
abusing Barbara Dixon, was fined N.ovi
but as a word Of that nature has trick
of calling for another Of like nature,
barbara paid her $50 also.
Thomas White and Richard Collins.
charged with being dlsorderly In the
Second Market, were nned $40 and
costs.
John Francis Chase, n little negro boy,
was hunting around Saturday 10 dnd
his match. ami stumbling upon whole
gross In n gentleman's buggy, was caught
i'm the act OF "cribblng" them. His Honor
turned the boy over 70 his father. with
explicit instructions "to get on the m
ncr side Of his undutiful sons Jacket
This the father, taking the little culprit
to an adjoining room, did. In the preseaee
Of several interested friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
City-Han Court News.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
suits were instituted as follows. W. J.
johnson Company against the Mason
Telephone Company for 500 damages.
Van Zandt Jacobs & Co., again A. B..
Rand for 500 damages.
suits were brought in the City Circuit
Court yesterday as follows: J. d. Patton
& CO. against Lottier Tobacco Company
damages $3.50; Stern & CO. against c. H.
Kelly. damages $50; W. II. Weisiger's
Administratcr against Arthur c. Welsh
ger. damages $500
The following were appointed trustees
for the Richmond church Of the Seventh
Day Adventists o. +. Dart, $. b. CHM,
and John Allen.
In the case OF Gates & Brown against
W. S. Blanton, ordered that plaintiffs
declaration and suit be dismissed.
Catharine Stack qualified as admins
tratrix Of Mary \. Apliter in the Chan
Gerry Court yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
BusY SCENES AT THE Y. VI. c. A.
All the Departments I'm Full BLAST
Sunday Services.


Every department Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Is booming right
along" The sound OF the hammer is still
heard throughout the building, but By the
end Of this week most OF the improve
ments viii be completed. the finishing
touches being already under way.
The attendance at the sunday meetings
was somewhat reduced owing to the I'M
pleasantness Of the weather. but still the
hau was comfortably filled with young
men when Rev. John II. Eager, d. D., OF
Italy, delivered a splendid address on
1.-THE Young Men Of Rome"
About leo boys of the Gospel Army were
present 10 hear Mr.. Frank L. Wells. who
spoke most interestingly to the lads al
the meeting at Z. NJ
Commencing next Friday afternoon at
4.30 o'clock. the Gospel Army will be
drilled every week at the Armory Hall
by Professor Merrill, the physical direc-
tor Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation.
The improvements in the gymnasium
have been almost completed, and it is ex-
pected that it will be opened Saturday
morning.
The educational classes are rapidly fill
ing VI. Three Of the young mems classes
in the Evening College-namely stenogra-
ply. penmanship. and arithmetic-have
more than twenty students each.
The boys educational classes commence
this week That of arithmetic opened last
night. and the penmanship class will open
tonight. These classes are for boys I'M
der 10 years Of age.
The Board Of Directors Of the institu-
ton will meet this evening at $50 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
To Receive the Grand Commander.

Rev. DR.. James Y. Fair. yeneraols
master o. Libertas Lodge Of Perfection,
No. ;. VIII call meeting OF ST. Adams
Hall for next Thursday night for the
purpose OF receiving Thomas II. Caswell.
Grand Commander Of the Supreme Coun-
ell OF the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite OF FreemasOnry. This will be the
Grand Commanders first visit to this city
His home Is IN California. but his official
residence is IN Washington. on Friday
night the Grand Commander will be ten
dered a dinner at the jefferson.
Mr.. Caswell Is a lawyer by profession,
and is an ex-judge. He was elected
Grand Commander at the session OF the
SUPREME Council in 1925. TO succeed Philip
Crosby Tucker deceased. he is a gende-
man OF culture. and Is Jealous in all
branches of Masonry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10

IS on his way TO resume the duties OF his
mission az Port-auPrince. MIR. Smythe
is also the Charge d'Anaires for San DO
mingO.
State-Scnator William A. Little. Of
Fredericksburg. was In the city to-day,
on his way to New York on legal bust
ness
W. r. whltson, Ashovllle. n. c.. and
II. l.. Wilson. OF Richmond. were at the
Metropolitan Yesterday.
II. II. Lyle, Staunton. Va. IS at the Ma
tional
r. T.. Suellines. J. NJ. HOGAN. W. r.
Wright. r.. r. Berry. T. A. Palmer. and
c. u. Smith. Of Richmond; J.. =. Kidd. OF
Manchester; J. =. Richmond, OF Norfolk.
and r. X. Powell. OF Richmond, are at
the Howard House.
SENATOR MARTIN.
Mr.. Leslie II. Martin private secretary
10 his brother. Senator T. S. Martin ar
rived this evening. and said the Senator
and Mrs. Martin would be here In day
or two as they intended TO keep house
this winter.
Professor A. Q. Holiday. formerly OF
Richmond. but now president Of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College OF North
Carolina. at Raleigh. arrived here this
evening 20 attend an annual convention OF
Polk Miller passed through this evening
on his way 20 Philadelphia. where he will
give one OF his humorous entertainments
tonight.
Colonel Z. l.. Edmondson. Of stanton.
Va. also passed through on the way 70
Philadelphia on business.
POSTAL NOTES.
Mr.. Lnburn Myers has for the past
tondent Of the Railway Mail Service. in
the absence of that Official who has not
set returned from his trip home to vote.
Elizabeth c. Adams has been commits
stoned postmaster M Radford. Va. and
George W. Perry at Lyndhurst, Va.
new office has been established at
Hennessey. Burke county y. c.; special
from Rollins.
The office at Kingvile Columbus coun-
~. n. c., has been discontinued mail 10
Dotham. Also. the office at Rowell.
Davidson county. y. c.; mail TO Thomas
vile.
The following changes In railway mail
service have been made in Virginia.:
Petersburg to City Point. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. 1905 miles.
Norfolk 20 Lynchburg Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company 2oi75 miles.
Buestone Junction (no) TO Pocahontas.
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company,
1.59 miles
Iynchburg 70 Bristol Norfolk and
Western Railroad COMPANY. 2l4.u miles.
Gladeville to Saltville Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, 962 miles.
Haeerstown TO Roanoke. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, 1876 miles.
East Radford Kenova. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, 26IsS miles.
Pulaski City 10 Monarat. Norfolk and
W estern Railroad Company, 45lS miles.
Graham to Norton. Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company. 1913 miles.
Lynchburg TO Durham. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, 1l75l miles.
Alisonia 10 Sylvatus Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, Ia2 miles.
Roanoke % Winston Norfolk and
Western railroad. 121yS miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
HIS BOARD BILL NOT PAID.
l.. 8. shelly, of New York, Arrested
nm This Charge Here Yesterday.

L. s. Shelly. who claims to be New
worker IL locked up in a cell at the Sc
oord Pollce-station, charged with being
sus,,cious character and with attempt
,re n aefraud A. J. Ford. proprietor OF
Ford's Hotel out OF board-bill, amount
smelly Was arrested yesterday afternoon
hv Detectlve-Sergeant Alex. Tomlinson.
near Rutgers restaurant, at the corner
~ Ninth and Bank streets. He arrived
an the city Friday afternoon from Orange.
Va and was accompanied by his wife
ed three children. Shelly had no bag
gaze but said TO the hotel people that
he would send for his luggage later on.
AR Mcdowell. cashier OF the hotel. OBJ
served that Shelly had his family with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
RAILWAY RIOTERS PARDoNED.
Remarks of the President on Ex-
tending Clemency.

Remarks of the President on Ex-
tending Clemency.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. November g.
The President has pardoned W. II. Ciune'
Isaac Ross. and Philip Stanwood, OF Cali
fornia. sentenced December G. 1888. 10
pay fine Of 80 md to be confined in the
Los Angeles county Jail eighteen months
for conspiracy, In violation Of section
$40 Revised Statutes. the offence being
committed in the railway riots at that
time general throughout the country.
These cases were appealed TO the united
states Supreme Court, and sentence was
suspended until the court affirmed the
sentence Of the lower court last spring.
The President wrote the following en-
dorsement on the application:
"irl lse convicts have suffered more
than nine months Imprisonment under
their sentence. / am bound 10 assume
that they were guilty OF an offence most
dangerous I'm its character and in the
commission o. which they aided and en-
couraged an unlawful defiance Of authori-
~. which threatened the most distress
ing consequences. I am convinced. how
ever. that these men are not criminals.
but laboring men, swept into a violation
OF law by first yielding 10 the counsels
of disorder Others besides themselves
are suffering humiliation and deprivation
on account Of their wrongdoing. and 1
am LED 10 believe that the purposes Of
the punishment. so far as the effect on
the prisoners j. concerned has been fully
l am convinced that the
Imprisonment already suffered by these
men VIII be ample warning 10 the thou
sands equally guilty. though UNPUBLISHED,
and 20 those who may be hereafter
tempted, that the laws enacted 10 secure
peace and order must be obeyod."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
A MONDAY EVENING WEDDING.
Miss Laura J. Lacy becomes the
bride of Mr.. j. Writ Hancock.

A beautiful wedding ceremony took place
at $50 o'clock yesterday evening at the
home OF the bride. 1903 west Clay street.
the contracting parties being Miss Laura
]. Lacy and Mr.. j. Wirt Hancock Inc
ushers were Messrs. W. W. Tim0erake
and Frank Carter The bride, attired In
rich travelling suit of brown, entered the
room leaning upon the arm OF the groom.
They were met at the altar by Rev. H. A.
Baaby. who united them in tho holy bonds
OF matrimony in a solemn but very I'M
pressive manner, as they stood between
two piano-lamps. the radiance ~ which
blended in harmony with the joyful ocea-
sion.
The bride is the attractive daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Lacy, and the groom
is a popular and rising young business
man OF this city. being engaged IN the
grocery business on west Main street. The
wish Of their many friends is that their
union may be crowned with perpetual JOY
and happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock left on the ii0
train for northern tour. on their return
to the city they will reside with the BRIDE
parents, on west Clay street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
PAN PRESBYTERIAN COUNCIL.
DIR. Hoge Reads an Interesting
Pnner on This Great Gathering.

DIR. HOgc Heous an ihttFeShhs
Paper on This Great Gathering.
At the monthly meeting OF the Ministe-
rial Union. held in the parlors Of the
Young Mems Christian Association yes
terday az noon, DR.. Hog, who had been
requested at the former conference OF the
body 10 deliver an address on this coca
sion. gave a most interesting account OF
his recent visit 10 Great Britain, In which
he spoke especially In reference 10 the
pan Presbyterian Council, which met IN
the city OF Glasgow last July.
Rev. DR.. Gravatt, OF the Church OF the
Holy Trinity. presided over the meeting
Yesterday. Dr. Hoge. when called upon.
toid i'm a most interesting manner OF the
organization Of the council Of the reform
churches. sometimes called Pan Presbyte-
rian. and the purposes for which IL was
formed. His descriptions were most in
teresting. and his entire address. which
Vas OF a delightfully."- informal nature. was
fun OF information and historic lore. At
lis conclusion DR.. Hoge received the per-
sonal thanks OF many OF the ministers
nresent. not only OF MS own denomination,
but of all. for the scholarly effort which
he had made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
PICKETT CAMPS MEETING.
The Veterans Have an Interesting
scssfon-Pnpers and Addresses.


The veterans Of Pickett Camp had their
regular weekly campfire last night Com
mander winston presiding. The opening
religious exercises were conducted by ~
y. Gil. acting chaplain
II was unanimously the wish Of the
members Of the camp that most earnest
and cordial invitation be extended 10 the
lady friends OF the organization 10 be
nresent on the night OF Monday. the 18th
instant. TO hear lecture 10 be delivered
bv CAPTAIN VI. w. Lakewood, and an
address by Comrade +. NJ Stratton, on
"The Women Of the Confederacy"
A most favorable report OF the condi-
ton OF the sick was submitted by the
Committee on Sick, showing that al Of
The comrades are improving, and the
most OF them up and out.
Comrade Robert webb read a most in
teresting account Of the destruction Of
the naval fleet IN James river at the time
NJ the evacuation OF the city OF Rich
mond. written by himself. which was re-
cefved by the comrades with the hyeliest
satisfaction and p.Vasure.
Colonel r. F. Maury. chairman Of the
delegation TO Winchester 10 the Grand
Camp. having been absent at the last
campfire. was called upon for a report.
which was made by him in a manner
creditable to himself and gratifying 10
the veterans.
Comrade Z. c. Northen gave a most
facetious account OF an adventure which
took place during the war, which com
menced In Petersburg and concluded In
richmond more than fifteen years after
wards.
Mr. ! b. Idghtfoot. of the r. +. Lee
Comn Sons OF Confederate Veterans. by
sneclel request and invitation. read
descriptive poem. entitled. 'Picketts
charge at Gettysburg" which was re-
ceived with tremendous applause and
vote of thanks was enthusiastically re-
turned. /. L. Spence. also Of the Sons,
',sas invited 10 address the camp. lie
acknowledged the compliment In appro-
pirate terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
The syrcIe Case Again Continued.

The case OF J. r. syrcie. registrar at
Snither's Precinct. who, II is alleged.
refused 10 register a negro voter who
applied 10 him for registration, was again
taken up by Magistrate Vincent yester-
day. and again continued until noon to-
morrow. Messss. William II. Beverage
ard II. II. Smith. Jr., represented the de-
fence and Messrs. A. b. Guigon and Bar
ton II. Wise the prosecution. Mr.. Beve-
ridge asked his Honor 70 let some other
magistrate try the case. This being re-
fused, the case was entered upon. IT
was claimed by the defence that no case
was proven against the defendant on the
9Th and 7th. and that tina Court was try
ing Mr.. syrcle for charge made on the
cath Of October This being the case, a
continuation was asked for BY the de-
fence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
Fire Commissioners In Session.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners held
a regular session at the City Hall last
night. All the members were present.
Charges had been preferred against Mr..
L. W. Bowry. Of the Fire-Alarm Depart
ment. who vas badly injured some time
ago by falling from a telegraph-pole IN
the East End. He was transferred. at his
own request, from the Fire-Alarm Depart
ment to Engine Company No. s, and Mr..
O. L. Gullett Of Truck Company No. ?,
was promoted TO fill the vacancy thus
caused.
The usual bills and pay-rolls We're ap-
proved and some minor routine business
was transacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-10
No Election of President.

Yesterday at noon the Board OF Mana
gers of the Sheltering Arms Hospital met
in the hospital parlors 20 elect presi-
dent.
A large number Of the board we're IN
attendance. and the session lasted more
than an hour. but failed TO come 10 an
agreement as 20 who shall be its next
presiding officer.
Thursday IS donation-day at the hospi-
tai and IL is earnestly hoped that the
people will open their hands and give
literally 10 carry forward this great
work in their midst Everything needed
IN housekeeping will be most acceptable.