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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
REV. DR. JABEz HALL

was dedicated in March, 1862, and the
church which worshipped in its walls be-
fore long became the largest In point OF
membership In the Presbyterian denomi-
nation. The history OF his thirty years
pastorate in that noble church Is familiar
to our readers. In 1872 he went as the
delegate to the general assemblies OF Scot
land and Ireland, and has made frequent
visits to Europe and preached to large
assemblages in London. Edinburgh. and
elsewhere. He resigned the charge OF the
Lafayette-Avenue church In April 1890.
In order TO enter on a ministry at large.
In his fiftieth anniversary sermon In his
former pulpit, he stated that he had
preached about 5000 sermons and delivered
innumerable public addresses in behalf Of
missions, Sunday schools, Young Mems
Christian associations. temperance, and
other social reforms His first temperance
speech was delivered in Glasgow, Scotland,
in 1872, and In behalf OF that reform he
has labored zealously and was for many
years the president of the National Tenn
perance Society. During the forty-four
years that he was a pastor he received
2,49O persons into church membership on
confession OF their faith In Christ.
HAS DONE MUCH WRITING.
DR.. Cuyler commenced TO write for the
religious press In 1876, and his connec-
ton with this paper began In 1850. He
has contributed to the Evangelist over
1,50O articles, and his total number OF
articles written for religious newspapers,
at home and abroad is about 1900. Nor
has their circulation been confined 10
the English-speaking and English-read-
ing world. They have been translated into
different languages, and thus read in
every country, not only OF the civilized
and Christian, but of the heather world.
Putting all together, 1t is a moderate
estimate that they have reached a circu-
lation Of 200,000,0o0 copies. He has written
seventy-six tracts. which have been pub
lished by the American Tract Society,
the National Temperance Society, and
other societies. Of h's fourteen volumes,
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omcer. of Richmond Lodge.

The Good Tenplars OF Richmond Lodge.
No. 42S. l. o. c. T. had Il well-attepded
meeting Friday night at Helvidere Hall.
limitations and business OF much import-
ance were disposed of: arrangements for
the entertainment of the old soldiers at
Soldiers Home next Tuesday night were
completed; an. election was held, and tho
following officers chosen: Past Chief
Templar, DIR. Leo. A. Pusey: Chief
Templar, w. II. Crew; Nice-Tempiar.
Mrs. Clara l. Hulce; superintendent
Of Juveniles, Mrs. T.. X. Donnan; secre-
tary. Mr.. Joseph VI. shepherd; Assistant
Secretary. Miss Martha Turrell; FlnaH-
clal Secretary. Mr.. A. L. Patton: Tfea-
surer. Mrs. j. c. Smith: Chaplain. Mr..
]. @. Kirkland; Marshal. Mr.. Stanley
strause; Deputy Marshal, Miss Tula
Calder: Guard. Miss Fannie Fore: Sen
tinel. Mr.. John c. Smith; and Miss Pearl
Smith, organist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Rs.dy for the Committee.

With the exception OF few minor de-
tails the architect In charge OF pre-.
pairing the plans for the new Theological
Seminary has completed his work. ane
is now only awaiting the action OF tifs
Building Committee.
A meeting Of this committee to con-
slider the plans and specifications was TO
have been held last week, but owing TO
the absence OF some of the members from
the city the meeting was postponed until
this week.
As soon as the plans have been ap-
nroved. which they will doubtless be. by
the committee, bids for the construc-
ton OF the various buildings will be So
licited.
The Building Committee is composed OF
Drs. Kerr and Moore, Rev. Mr.. Turn
bull. formerly Of this city, and Messrs.
$. III. Hawes and John 5. Munce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
rb.n,.s 10 senator Martin.

DIR. Charles II. Ryland. the financial
secretary OF Richmond College. yesterday
wired TO Senator Martin the thanks OF
the college for his successful effort In
getting the college bill through the Senate.
This claim Is for damages and rent OF
grounds and buildings during months OF
occupancy by a regiment OF coored
troops after Richmond was evacuated in
1866. Previous efforts have been made.
but the chances seem now good for sue
cess. The bill has not passed the House.
Representative Elicit will at once push
II there. 1t is a most meritorious claim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
The snIggler FnmiIy.

on last Friday evening "The Singles
Family was given at Grace-Street taber-
nacle for the benefit OF the building fund
for the new church. Mrs. Singles and
family arrived ia all their glory. and dec
lighted the audience with their songs and
recitations. Miss Mamie Pegram took tho
part OF Mrs. Singles. and was voci-
ferousy applauded. Her daughters were
Misses Lula Eppes, Mary Bowles. Ida
Thompson, Lillian Wray. Mena Wingheld.
Laura Deane. Martha Deane. Leila
Thompson. Refreshments were served In
abundance. Mr.. Willie Pegram played
the accompaniments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Judge James c. Lamb. the PRESIDENT
NJ the Richmond chapter Of the Alumni
OF the University Of Virginia, has re-
ceIyed from the chairman OF the faculty
Of the University the architects drawing
for the new buildings at the University
and they are on exhioltion IN tne WIN
Sa,v 81 Mr. George NJ West. No. 800 east
Main street. where they attract great
dsaI of attention. These drawings were
ordered TO Richmond by Professor Thorn
con With the hope that they would arrive
in time to be used in connection with the
recent banquet Of the alumni. which they
failed TO DO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
GIVEN EIGHTEEN YEARS.
For Attempted Criminal Assault
Killed on the Rail.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. April
25.-(Special) )-Joseph Upsher was con-
vlcted here to-day for an attempt 10
commit criminal assault on Miss Sarah
II. Sprinkle. and given eighteen years In
the penitentlary. A death penalty was
generally expected. Commonwealth's-
Attorney ]. NJ Love was aided In the
prosecution by Captain Mushbach. or Al
exandria City. The prisoner was de-
Tended by a colored lawyer Of Alexandra
county.
Eugene McNeerhany was run over ana
mangled almost beyond identihcatioh
near Fairfax station yesterday afternoon
by a Chesapeake and Ohio train ON the
Southern road. He was a resident OF
this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

six have been translated into Swedish,
and two into the Dutch language. His
Gods Light on Dark Clouds" How to
Be Pastor" and a volume OF sermons,
stirring the Eagles Nest'-published by
Baker & Taylor-have been among his
most popular books; and the American
Tract Society have now in press a volume
entitled, "Beulah Land: or, Words OF
Good Cheer to the Old" A careful OBJ
servance OF the laws OF health has en-
abled him to do vast amount of labor,
and In his fiftieth anniversary sermon
he stated that he had never spent
single Sabbath on a bed of sickness.
That vigor- he still retains in a green, old
age. Though he has passed his three
score years and ten--he is now 7t-he stili
keeps In q great degree the activity
and the capacity for labor OF his former
years. Those who hear him In the pulpit
or on the platform see no diminution OF
his power
DIR. Clyler arrived In the city yesterday
and Is stopping at the Jefferson. where
a number of the city pastors called 10
see him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Iyrugcr Can't Accent.

CAPE TOWN. April 25.-Sir Hercules
Robinson. Governor of Cape Colony, has
received and cabled to the Colonial Office,
I'm London, President Kruger's reply to
Mr.. Chamberlain's invitation to the Trans
vaal President TO visit London and
discuss the situation in the South
African republic. President Kruger an
swers the invitation by saying that he
cannot at present proceed 10 England
owing TO the fact that his presence is re-
ouired at home by the Volksraad, the
rrransyaal Parliament.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Narrow Escape from Serious Fire.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 3.-ospe-
cial 1.-THE Appomattox Iron-Works came
very near being destroyed by nre TINS
afternoon. The men had just gotten.
through casting and had all left the
works. when the watchman discovered
smoke issuing from the moulding-shop.
An alarm was at once turned In and the
quick work Of the Fire Department
saved the works. The loss will be slight.
The works were fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
To Fir the Date.

The Association for the Development or
Richmond Trade will run the second big
excursion TO this city about the 18th OF
May The secretary and other officials
OF the association have received many
letters recently. asking when another ex-
cursion would be run, and expressing Tho
hope that II woulo be very shortly.
A meeting Of the Executive Committee
will be held at the Jefferson Hotel to-
morrow evening, when the exact date
,,,ill h.. decided uDOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
opp-FELLows' ANNIVERSARY.
Richmond Lodge to Celebrate the
Occasion To-Morrow Night.

The seventy-seventh anniversary OF the
Order of Odd-Fellows will be celebrated
by Richmond Lodge, No. !, tomorrow
night at Belvidere Hall. An excellent pro-
gramme has been arranged for the oc-
casion. The committee, consisting OF
Messrs. c. E Evensen (chaiyman), NJ. b.
Ramos, NJ. Stein. and S. X. Crowder' nave
charge of the entertainment, and their
names assure the success Of the occasion.
MT. George B. Davis will deliver the ad-
dress of the evening. Speeches will also
be made by some OF the most prominent
gentlemen in the city, and the seventy
seventh anniversary will long be remem-
bered by every Odd-Fellow and his
friends. Lodges all over the country WIZ
celebrate. odd Fellows In general will
make merry on this occasion. There are
more members OF this order than Of any
other In the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
prosessor Mitchell to Preach.

The annlversary sermon before the
Young Mems Missionary Society OF the
second Baptist church VIII be preached
Tonight by Professor S. G. Mitchell, OF
Richmond College. Professor Mitchelrs
remarks will be addressed particularly TO
voiing men, but all are invited TO attend.
A large choir has been organized for
the occasion, which Is an additional incen-
tive for all who love good singing to be
present-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Mr. John F. KrageL Who resides ct 1915
poas street. but who IL employed by the
Ing Company, while at work there We'd
nesday night, had the misfortune to get
= uieca OF steel In his eye. He immediate
IN returned TO his home here, and Friday
dered. and the piece OF steel removed. He
4. eettlug on as well as could DO expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
pr.s.rc,ce Bin Unconstitutional.

BOSTON, MASS, April 25.-The full
bench of the Supreme Court to-day de-
clared the veterans preference bill, passed
Inv the Legislature Of 1893. unconstitutional.
The act permits the appointment Of war
veterans in precedence OF those who have
,,aseed the civil-service examination,
tbe veterans not being required TO pass
examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
ro,o,eI Hardaway to Address the
r.wberInud Grays.

Captain John A. Booker and Mr.. n. f.
,rsIly who were appointed COMMITTEES
10 select a speaker to address the Cum
sar,and cravs. a remnant OF a company
second 10 none that followed the fortunes
- che Confederacy, have written Colonel
n NJ Hardaway, OF this city, and be has
accepted the invitation. Colonel Harda-
way Is an eloquent and impressive
speaker. and thsre Is treat In store for
The Ola vesesans a,,mn.d n The near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DYGERT IN HABANA.
The story of His Arrcst-Charges
Against Him.

HABANA, April 25.-Walter Dygert, the
American who has been in the custody OF
the Spanish authorities at Guines since
February. has been released. and arrived
in Kabana last night Dygert was ar
rested near Guines, Habana province, one
week after he arrived in Cuba. He
was supposed to be the rebel leader. AL
fred Gold. an Englishman. who is known
as "El Inglecito" When the authori-
ties learned OF their mistake, they held
Dygert on the charge that he intended
joining the insurgents. He was kept
in jail two months without trial, and his
release is due 10 urgent kilograms sent
from Washington, as a result OF resolu-
tions introduced In the United States Sem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Relief for Buluwayo.

CAPE TOWN, VA. April "a dis
match from Mafeking. under yesterdays
date. says that twenty-eight officers.
with COO men, 733 horses, nine machine
guns. and an abundance OF 1000 supplies.
Ssve started for Buluwayo, and expect
70 reach Mangive by May 7th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DE old battered Banjo.

Mr.. u. H. Cloves. OF this city. to
whom tho song was dedicated. has pub
lished "De Old Battered BANJO. 1 Played
When Boy; words by Mr.. Ben. u. Yai-
entlne. and music by Professor Jacob Rein
hardt. This is one Of the most recent
OF Professor Reinhardts plantation melo-
dies, and has already been heard In con-
cert in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Among New-Found Relatives.

CULPEPER. VA, April 25.--(Special)-
Hon. George c. Pendleton, present mem
ber of Congress from the Waco District,
of Texas. and former member of the
State Legislature. and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, spent the day here among his new
found relatives. His grandfather was a
Virginian and ne found some persons who
remembered him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
t,o,,vxooa Memorial Association.

At 8 O'Clock on the evening OF May
4th the annual mass-meeting OF the
Hollywood Memorial Association will be
held at the Chamber OF Commerce. This
meeting is for the purpose OF interesting
the people of Richmond In the ASSOCIATIONS
and getting new members. There will DO
an address by Dr. Lafferty, and the an
nuaI report will be read by Colonel Cary.
This will be very interesting occasion.
ana will no doubt attract a large audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
rer mckinley and BOYD.

GREENSBORO'. n. c.. April 25.-(spe-
cial)-The Republican primaries held In
this county to-day resulted in the en-
dorsement OF Mckinley for President,
and Boyd for Governor. A telegram was
received here tonight from Person coun-
ty, saying that Mckinley and Boyd were
also endorsed there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
w,r I'm Southwest Africn.

BERLIN, April 25.-The government
has received information that war has
broken out In German Southwest AFRICA
between the Germans and the Gaoapis
and Hottentots. A battle has been fousht'
in which two German officers and six
men were killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
rhe g. A. n. Eneampment.

The Virginia division Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic will hold its twen-
ty-ffth annual encampment at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home, at Hampton. on
May Jth. The encampments are usually
held not later than March, but the date
will be changed this year In order that
the commander-in-chief may be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
The weather.

- WASHINGTON. April 25.-Forsosss
Iran lfor Sunday:
"a For Virginia: Fair weather. pro-
badly preceded by showers in
soutbesstsrn portion; warmer easterly
to southcrly winds.
North Carolina: Fair weather. preceded
by showers on the coast; eagserly winds;
warmer In the interior.
The barometer has risen slowly in the
lake regions. IN New England. and In the
Atlantic States
The weather wfll continue fair from
,ysw York. and the lower Lake REGIONS.
.outsward to Florida, with slowly rising
temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
REV. DIR. ROBERT p. KERR.
crt,a Retiring President)

IIHt ItctEFE'16 N'@'7'''1311-I
,as,or of the Market-Street Reformed
hutch church, In New York. While here
he took an active part In the Young Mems
Christian Association. and especially IN
noon-dav prayer-meeting IN sBurson's
Theatre. ana his church was thronged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

a verdict, and were adjourned over until
Q o'clock Monday morning.
Great interest Is being manifested here
tonight in the verdict. and there Is d.
vision Of sentiment and belief es to the
guilt or innocence OF Mary. Only a few
persons believe that the verdict will be,
Guilty OF murder In the first degree"
G. r. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
sv.s,,h-yapane.e Trade Fact.

STOCKHOLM, April "a new COM
merclal treaty between Sweden and
Japan has been ratified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Mr. Frank Ross, OF Mobile. IS the guest
~ Mr.. w. o. Shelton, west Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

In the spring Of 1860 new Presbyterian
church in Brooklyn. gathered by Pro-
fessor Roswell d. Hitchcock. and supplied
for time by Dr. Lyman Whiting, called
DR.. Cuyler to become Its first pastor.
The spacious edifice on Lafayette avenue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

HDW IHE1 AINL DIoI IkIbU T I'D,
The Bibles are sold by the society at
its depository; at Hunter & Co.'s book
store, on Broad Street. and by its agents
and colporters, at the prime cost of
manufacture. and copies are always
given gratis to those who cannot buy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

with young men. many Of whom are now
prominent In the social and religious life
Of this city.
HIS WORK IN BROOKLYN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DIR. CUYLER TOSPEAK
This Noted Preacher TO Address the
Bible Society This Afternoon.
DISTRIBUTION OF GODS WORD
The Book of Truth Carried to Many
Homes, and the Field still n Broad
and Inviting One-Omeers OF the
Society.
Society.

The anniversary Of the Virginia Bible
Society. which takes place this afternoon
at l:3O o'clock in DIR. Hoge's church, will
be AN occasion of unusual interest.
The society is interdenominatlonal. and
its whole business is to promote the
circulation OF the Holy Scriptures, without
note or comment During the year just
closing 1t has distributed more than
1900 copies Of the Word OF God. All OF
the Protestant denominations unite in
this work, except the Baptists, who pre-
FER to operate independently in Bible dis
trihufion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DEF GRATTA VIRGINIA coNDITA."
THIS TABLETr

is ERECTED BY THE
ASSOCIATION
FOR
Preservation OF Virginia antiquities,
APRIL %. 1886.
1t has been attached to the old stone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

rnained upon the ground and bathed the
blood-stained body OF the victim OF that
crime. He incidentally referred to the
Jeter Phillips murder case.
THE CLOSING SPEECH.
Mr.. Wise was followed by Mr.. Mann,
who began by saying that he was not In
the case 10 hang Mary Abernathy or any
one else. but simply TO see that Justice
was executed, and that al the light and
facts should be brought TO the attention
of the Jury. He felt that his RESPONSE
hlilty was as heavy even as the respon-
sibillty OF the Jurors The defence bad
bee asking that human being might
live; he was asking that by their verdict
the Jury should say one must die. Mr..
Mann went over all the important points
I'm the testimony tending to show the
guilt OF the prisoner, and said that the
Testimony OF DIR. Winston regarding the
length OF time II would take a body 10
cool was right The evidence OF Mr..
Pollard, however, showed that when he
got TO his house and felt his wife's body,
about O'Clock In the evening, he laid his
hand upon her face Now. gentlemen
of the Jury" he said. everybody knows
that the extremities OF a body will cool
f,rst /" Mr.. Mann, after his review of the
case. explained that the prosecution had
from the testimony put Mary Abernathy
M the Pollard house at the time or the
r,urder and had shown the motive for
,ha crime. He explained away Lula
Ahernathy's statement by saying that
she was daughter-in-law OF the accused
and referred briefly 70 Whites testimony
that Mary had said before Solomon Mara
hle,s arrest that she knew II was Solo
man. whom she saw down by the fence
on the day OF the Killing. Mr.. Mann mahe
a.. verdlct IN accordance with the die
tstes ~ their consciences. after full con-
sISeraflon OF and deiiberation upon ali the
testimony adduced. -,
The case was then given to the jury.
who At sa5 O'clock had failed to reach
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Gross HILL NOTES.

Miss Lila WATSON, daughter of
John III. Wasson, aged IL years
died May 18th, 1896. A. sweet girl
just budding into womanhOod has
been cut down and carried to heav-
en-. Her bereaved parents and
many friends mourn their loss.
We have made diligent inquiry
as to the amount of money found
on the Baxter place near here, a
few day ; since and u informant
fixes the amount at forty dollars
and fifty cents. Tt was hidden by
an old negro woman with a view
of having something to fall back
on when she became old and fee
BILE. She removed from the place
and thinking her treasure secure,
left 1t. After the lapse of some
years she returned to get her money
but there had been changes made
and she had lost her landmarks
and was unable to find it. So it re-
NAMED and a few days since the
lucky finder happened to unearth
1T. We have always believed that
the precious metals existed in the
soil Of Laureps, but we would adj
wise all parties not to expect to
find 1t very near to their hands, but
persistent digging and economy
will bring it to light.
The family of Mr.. J.C. Hutchinson
has been quite i'll but is improving.
The second Quarterly Conference
of Waterloo circuit met at Soule's
chapel church on the 18th inst.
We are informed by the princi-
pal Of u high school that the
school will close on June 9TH
There will be appropriate exer-
cises on that day, but we have not
been furnished with a programme.
SCRIBE.
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Death Of a Good Woman.

ALBA, s. g., May s.-Mrs. Callie
Gambrell, widow Of the late Enoch
Gambrell, died at her residence near
Princeton at 8 o'clock this morning of
typhoid fever and will be buried to-
morrow at 3 O'Clock at Mount Bethel
church of which she has been O. mem
Der for many years. She was about 60
years old.
She was known far and near as a
pure christian woman and will be
missed by the church and hosts of sor-
rowing friends. Her seat at church
was hardly aver vacant.
The family have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the entire community in this
their sad Observation-Disclosures
ence Greenville News.
Many friends of the children and
family of this lady in Laurens will SYM
pathize with them in their bereave-
ment.