The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-06
HE CHANGED HIS FAITH.
ELDER STAPLES, OF MANCH kSTEk,
CONVERTS A MINISTER.
Delightful Musicale-rhe Hul1-Strcet
Track-Police Court News-Per-
sonais and Briefs.
MAScHEsrER BUREAU RICHMOND TINss.

DR.. william d. Murray. distinguished
Presbyterian ministe OF Suffolk. Va,
has written a letter to Elder Staples. who
has Leen preaching the Mormon doctrine
in this community, to the effect that after
careful consideration he has determined
90 accept II as his faith. He also re-
quests tho Elder to come down to SUI
fox at his earliest opportunity and i'm
mcrsc him.
The Mormons teach that man IS mortal.
and that none will reach immortality ex-
cept the true Christians OF the Gospel age;
that Christ died for all; that all men
Will live again. and that all will have
fair chance for life in the next age who
have not had IL IN this and that age wnl
be the worlds judgment day.
The Street Committee Friday night con-
siderod the proposition Of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company TO lay
double track, with the girder rail. from
Seventh TO Fifteenth street on Hull and
20 pave this portion OF the main thor
oughfare two feet beyond each side OF It's
tracks.
After a lengthy consideration the com
rnittee thought IL wise TO ask that the
proposed track and paving be extended 10
Second street. and a suggestion was also
made 10 the effect that the ordinance be
changed so that At any future time the
railway people desired 20 relay tracks
they would DO compelled 20 use the girder
rail No action was taken. but IL Is more
than probable that the committee will
advise an acceptance OF the company's
proposition.
A MUSICALE.
Miss Bessie y. Crump. OF Petersburg
who IS the guest OF the Misses sturtevant
was rendered a pleasant musicale We'd
nesday night by her hostesses.
Solos and duets. both vocal and ins'ru-
mental with Rotations were given. after
which refreshments were served. Those
present were: Misses Virgie Snellings.
Ida and Clara Williamson, Alice Eva. ana
Addle Stewart. Bessie y. Crump. OF 20
,ersburg. and Miss Prcflt, Of Richmond;
Nessrs. Floyd and W II. Hansford. OF
Philadelphia. J. II. Rowett II. l.. Bar
low. l.. williams W. Goodman j. a.
williamson. Jr., II. Hansford. and ;.
Coode.
4. b. Robinson (cclored) appeared be-
fore Mayor II. a. Maurice in the Police
Court yesterday morning 20 prosecute his
wife. Annie Robinson. and George Xix
FOR immoral conduct. Tho parties were
each fined so and I'm default were com
mitted to Jail At the conclusion Of the
trial the plaintiff said: "Mr. Maurice, l
think you ought 10 give me divorce, |
can't live with that woman any mare"
His Honor said he had no authority TO
give divorces.
BRIEF MENTION.
oliifa Ill ar his
residence. Fifteenth and McDonough
streets.
Mr. Clarence Dorset. while on his way
home from his fathers farm Friday. was
thrown out Of his buggy and quite badly
hurt DR. Dorset lef' Friday afternoon
20 attend him.
Rev. j. 4. Spencer. pastor OF Cowar-
din-Aycuue Christian church. has return
Oh home. after an extensive trip through
Virginia. and will nl his pulpit to-day.
morning and night.
Miss DAISY Moore. OF Petersburg. who
has been the guest of Miss olive Andrews
for several weeks. has returned home.
Miss Florence Evans. who has been
visiting friends and relatives IN Philadel-
nhla for. tho past month, has returned
home.
Mr.. Saunders Gully. who has been
rrffn III II hi9 rfolitIfef l"Nt .hNDbii'A-N
street. IS improving slowly
Mr.. James Barron Hope. OF Hampton.
is the Guest OF Mr.. Minor Bronaugh'
Tenth and Porter streets.
Mr. r. ". Bruins Of the University or
VIRGINIA. &c visiting friends IN this city.
Mr.. Fred. W. Rolin left yesterday
morning Tor Brooklyn. y. Y. to attend
pr1ft's Institute o. Technology
Mrs. T.. Paul Dsmukes. who has been
visiting her mother. MIS. s. A. Morris
settle. 1913 Porter street FOR several
,.oots lot Friday night FOR Atlanta,
Ca whore she viii Join her husband
for nm extensive tour through the South
and West.
Tomorrow being Iabor-Day the post
once viii be closed after 10 O'Clock a.
NJ
Tho unlinehand Concert Team. OF Full
ton. nn give a concert at Leader nan
FOR the benefit OF the building rnnd or
TIiton napust church next Iuesosy
eronir- Septomber sth. AZ $50 O'Clock
Nfr. Philip Turpin, Of Halis0oro' IS
visiting friends IN this city.
r.bo eaioon-h,ues OF Mr.. Lee Latham
has been leveled TO the ground and work
On the ucyv building 20 be erected In us
,i,ce will be commenced In q few days
rfaif ~ one OF the trees IN the court
house square was blown down during
the storm Thursday evening.
The funeral Of Laura Jones, inc three
vear-old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. 10
sonh y. Barker. took place from the
residence Of her parents yesterday AZ
tornoon M O'clock. ard the interment
was made in Maury Cemetery. TIE SER
vice was conducted by Rev. W. K
lIaight.