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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-08
Ideal HouSeVare Department.
GRAND FALL OPENING
AND EXPOSITION!

Display of a striking character-ss
marvellously beautiful and unique. and
prices so uniformly low as to astonisb
the many thousands who have not yet
become familiar with our magnetic
methods. and TO delight the hearts OF
and bring us closer to our many thou
sand customers, whose interest have be-
come Identical with ours; whose every
liberal response TO our efforts have helped
US 10 achieve our wonderful success. and
of whose special benefit all our energies
are employed.
TO THEM AND THEIR FRIENDS WA
BID A MOST CORDIAL WELCOME.
In order TO make our last opening-dsy
stlll more attractive, We have made such
prices IN this department that they are
bound to draw one OF the largest crowds
We have ever had.
l2-piece Chamber Sets, In two styles.
with large slop-jar; fine decorations Ia
assorted colors, and regular S.oo set;
opening price. A4S.
Austrian Vases, rich decorations. ana
assorted shapes, zoe. vases; opening
price. 10c.
oak finish, French legs, cheap at $50;
opening price, III
Dining Chairs. large. high back. fine
cane seat, antique oak finish, 100 OF thesei
regular $50 chairs; to-day. &C.
B Dinner Sets. comprising III pieces
best English Porcelain. underglaxsd,
richly decorated In two colors-Brown
and Blue-regular price, N5.eo; opening
price, TsS.
Saucers, worth 25c.; opening price, Ice.
Elegant Banquet Lamps, silver nnish,
stand 2lI5 inches high, with central-drafs
burner, sold at one time for $50; opening
price. S9c.
Regular No. 8 size. warranted. Triple
Tin Wash-Boilers, extra heavy, and regu-
lar Sl.25 value; opening price, $50.
900 Hearth Brooms. Customers wanting
only the best will be delighted with this
broom; worth 2Se. opening ming price a &c.
Toe Granite Saucepans. sc.
3-quart Tin Coffee Pots; opening
Neatly Japanned Foot Tubs; opening
price. 2ic.
worth up TO sl.25. at 35c.
Stamped REFINED Dish Pans opening
price. Sc.
30 barrels Flint Engraved Water
Tumblers. full size, regular value. loc-i
300 Large China Decorated Cuspadores.
value 30 and 75c., to-day choice &c.
100 best made Step-IAdders. 5-fcot,
&C value 81: 6-foot, 47c.. value, SID; -
loot. Doc, value slN
Nickel-PIated Baking Dishes, with In
side granite pan, worth yl.2I opening
price. 5Sc.
10-ounce Carpet Tacks. IL boxes for &C..
SO Dinner Sets I'm a lovely pearl color.
100 pieces In a set, real Opaque china
body, gold border decoration real value
sl2: to-day's opening price, 1898.
so Crystal Cold-Tea Glasses, service.
able shape value regularly soc. adozeng
while they last, opening price, each, 2sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-08
ESCAPED DEATH BY A MIRACLE.
Henry Wilson Whirled Around
Misunderstanding Skating.

Henry Wilson, a colored employee of
the Chesapeake and Ohio shops, while
engaged in whitewashing some outhouses
at the shops yesterday afternoon, was
caught I'm the shafting and sustained in
juries which may prove serious.
After being whirled around about thirty
times by the shafting his clothes finally
gave way, and the rapidly revolving man
was thrown heavily TO the ground, land
ing on a pile of car-wheels. The ambu-
lance with Dr. Lyme In charge, was
called, and the physician found the un-
fortunate man with his right shoulder
Fractured, his face and body terribly
bruised. and internally injured.
He was taken to his home. No. 2il2 Car
rington street, in the ambulance and
there turned over to the Chesapeake and
Ohio surgeon, DR.. George Ross. The
mans condition at last accounts. while
serious, was not considered dangerous.
though his escape from death is miracu-
lous.
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PETERSBURG STIRRED
ny james Lindsay Gordon-A Bright
Outlook.

Outlook.
PETERSBURG. VA, october T-(Spe-
oial)-Mr. James Lindsay Gordon. after
speaking i'm Greenesville county to-day.
addressed a crowded audience at the Aca-
DENY Of Music in this city tonight. and
caused the widest enthusiasm by his
able and eloquent advocacy of the cleo
lion of Bryan and Sewall. He discussed
The history of the financial legislation III
this country. and pictured the evil re-
suits that have followed the demonetiza-
lion OF silver and the benefits that Will
iiow 10 the country by it's restoration TO
ana equality with gold Taking Democra-
Cy and the Democratic platform as his
theme Mr.. Gordon aroused his audience
40 ihc highest degree OF enthusiasm.
ll.s tribute 20 Bryan as the great leader
I'm this fight for the independence OF the
people brought forth cheers. which last
"a for several minutes Mr.. Gordon
also paid "a graceful tribute 10 Senator
Daniel and the work he has done and is
Going. and this elcted long applause.
JIG paid his respects In a rather sarcastic
style 90 the boilers. which caused much
laughter. Mr. Gordon was introduced
by Major T. Iossitor, who. in the course
az hIu remarks gave assurance 20 the
audience thar the organization of the
Democratic party in the Fourth District
IS now complete. ana that the white peo-
yle were never more aroused and deter
mined on victory.
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Golf ciub Organized.

HAMPTON, VA, october 7.-(SpeciaG)-
The Hampton Roads Golf Club, of Eliza
beth City county. was organized last
night at the Chamberlin Hotel, with the
following officers: Lieutenant j. h. Ship
ton, PRESIDENT NJ Chalmers Armstrong,
vice-president; Lieutenant William Il.
Homer. secretary and treasurer. Execu-
tive Building and Construction Commit
tee-Leutenant Shipton. NJ. c. Armstrong,
Lieutenant Homer, George w. SWEET,
Richard Armstrong. and Lieutenant j..
5. Lyons
The club has secured an excellent site,
directly on the shore of the Roads on
the line OF the electric road, between
Old Point and Newport News. and Will
begin laying off the links and building
the clubhouse at once. professional
golfer from Scotland is here TO lay or
the ground. which is well adapted 10 the
purpose and within a few weeks, the
members of this club will have the honor
OF opening their links with the first game
OF golf ever played on these historic
shores.
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DEATHS.

BATTE.-Entered into eternal life at
3a5 A. NJ, Wednesday. october z. 1896,
MATILDA JANE FULTON, youngest
child of the late James A. and Matilda
Jane Fulton, and wife OF r. ID. Bate, In
the 18th year OF her age.
Funeral III u o'clock TO-DAY CThurs-
day. from All Saints church. Friends
of the family requested to attend
CLEVELAND.-Died. at his home
Glenwood. near Palmyra, Fiuvanna coun-
ty, Va. on the LIST OF October. 1896. Cap
tain THOMAS CLEVELAND; in his 77th
year.
He had lived I'm this community for
fifty years or more, and was endeared
10 all by his generous qualities and en-
nobling aspirations; honorable and just
in all his actions. he yet owned TO all
the sympathes OF higher humanity. and
was a universal favorite and friend. A
devout Christian, loving husband and
father. kind neighbor, and warm friend,
he was ever active. and generally fore
most I'm all works, efforts. and enterprises
that made for the general good and eie-
walton OF the people OF the community.
old and young. In q word, he was one
of natures noblemen. and long viii his
name and virtues be a precious memory
among his neighbors and friends.
w. b. p.
Palmyra. October s. 1895
ELLETT-Died. at Ashland. October
7th, at $40 o'clock A. NJ, ASHTON LOR-
RAINE, sou OF Il. Bedford and Myrtle
H. Elicit: aged years and months.
Burial from the house at $3.50 O'clock
THURSDAY. interment at Woodlawn
Cemetery.
ELLIOTT.-Died. October 7th, at 190
T. NJ. ALONZO ELLIOTT.
He leaves 2 widowed mother, two ~s-
tiers. and a brother TO mourn their loss
His funeral Sili take place from the
residence. No. l0i east Broad street.
THIS Crhursday) AFTERNOON at 4
O'Clock Friends and acquaintances in
yited to attend.
3 Danyile. Va. and ReIdzville. n. c..
papers please copy.
HARRISON. -Died. at the residence OF
his daughter. Mrs. A. C. Harding. No.
lioS Porter street. Wednesday. October
7th. at 4 o'clock +. NJ. Captain VIII
LIAM FLEMING HARRISON. formerly
OF Powhatan county. va, in the list year
OF his aga
Funeral from the above residence at
1910 o'clock FRIDAY MORNING. Octo-
Der 9th. Friends and acquaintanees In
yited to attend.
INMAN.-Died. at his residence. No.
1Os south Jefferson street. Wednesday,
October Z. ls9S. IT 7:x r. A.. coNLEi
Il. fNSfAN. formerly Of Petersburg.
Funeral notice later.
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4 GREAT RALLY.
FIournoy and Hathaway Speak mt
ParksIey.

ONANCOCK, October 7.-(Special)-
There was a great Democratic rally at
Parsley to-day. About five hundred peo-
pie were present, and Hon. Henry w.
Flournoy. Of Richmond and Hon. How
ard Hathaway. Of Lancaster county, de-
liVered addresses Hon. James W. Mar
shall, who had been advertised 10 speak,
was unwell and could not be present.
Judge Flournoy led off. making a speech
of great eloquence and power. which
aroused much enthusiasm He was com
PEELED to close his speech rather abruptly
in order to take the afternoon train for
Norfolk. Mr. Hathaway followed in a
strong and convincing speech, at the con
clusion of which the crowd enjoyed a
feast OF fat oysters from the neighbOring
waters. Both speakers devoted most OF
the time to the discussion Of the financial
question, and from start TO finish they
had the profoundest attention.
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PETERSBURG.
Circuit Court Matters-Murder Trial.
Notes.

Notes.
PETERSBURG, VA, October 7.-(Spe-
cial)-The suit Of Crowders Administra-
tor against the Ettrick Cotton Manufac-
turing Company for 5000 damages having
been adjourned over until tomorrow, the
Circuit Court to-day was engaged in
hearing argument on n motion to dissolve
certain injunctions I'm cases from Pow
hatan county. Twelve injunction cases.
restraining the Board of supervisors OF
Powhatan county from the payment OF
an alleged Illegal levy upon the property
OF the citizens of said county to the
Farmville and Powhatan Railroad Com
pany, were removed by Judge Coleman.
OF the Third Circuit, for hearing and de-
cision in the Circuit Court of Petersburg.
These several injunctions were awarded
to w. NJ. Flanagan and others, OF Pow
hatan county. The cases came before
Judge Hancock to-day. on the motion or
the plaintiffs, by their counsel, Colonel
j. p Fitzgerald. Judge A. ID. Watkins.
and Mr.. II. A. Miller, to dissolve the In
functions. Mr.. w. NJ. Flanagan repre-
scented the defendants. Argument was
heard and a recess was taken until 4
p. NJ. to give counsel for the plaintiffs
Niliic W PiOhl't III oIpROiN "
their motion.
INTERESTING MURDER CASE.
In the County Court OF Prince George
county tomorrow James Manson and
Iitha James (colored) will be tried for
the brutal murder OF John Main, an aged
negro. at City Point, some weeks ago.
GENERAL NEWS.
A big crowd viii be present at the New
Marke. race-course, in Prince George
county, tomorrow afternoon to witness
the races under the auspices OF Cockade
city Cycle Club. Entries have been made
from Richmond Norfolk and other points
in the State, and handsome prizes Will be
given the victors I'm the several races.
big crowd is expected at Prince
George court tomorrow to hear the po-
litical speaking announced for the day.
Mr.. James L. Gordon. Hon. w. b. Me-
Ilwaine, and others will represent the
Democrats
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United states Court.

I'm the District Court yesterday the
petit jury was adjourned. subject TO the
call OF the Marshal. The court will
probably convene about the middle OF
November. The following Jurors an
swered to their names yesterday: Messrs
10. V. Clements, J. W. LefOe, G. +. Sugg
=. W. Lewis, James Roane, Frank
Robins, X. +. Richards, Peter c. War
wick, Irving $. Winfree James c. Win
ston. c. c. Bridges, Clinton DePriest,
John G. Burgess j. G.. Leland, Ed
Mitchell, Andrew II. Mott. George M.
Trower John ID. Snyder, John Finders.
Robert NJ Clarke, Peter Harper. and A
l. Elicit.
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p,h,e is translated into 800 languages and
dialects. and that there are go languages
and dialects that IL Is yet TO be trans
la,ed into The minister said that last
month ne visited over four hundred fami-
los In an old settlement, and found 10
families out OF the 400 without Bibles;
This was an eye-opener 10 the assembled
ministers.
THE NIGHT SERVICE
The night service opened with an ami
mated song-service, which was followed
h, dsvotioual exercises. conducted by
Rev. l.. A. cutler Rev. Peter Ainslie
~ Baltimore. pastor Of the Calhoun
Christian church, and editor Of the Chris
,ian Tribune. then delivered the conven-
lion sermon. Mr. Ainslie chose as his
text First Corinthians, ill.,, 2: I'VE are
laborers together with God" The minis
ter said the most useless person in the
world Is the man or woman who does not
work. The discourse was an eloquent
and logical development OF the text. In
fact. the effort was mastery and seemed
TO be thoroughly appreciated by the large
congregation present.
The ladies' OF the Seventh-Street Chris
tian church are treating the delegates
with old-time Virginia hospitality. serv-
ing dinner and supper IN the basement
OF the church. The convention will close
to-day.
The Woman's Board OF Missions.
The Christian Woman's Board OF Mis-
sions met al 2 o'clock in the First Eng
elish-Lutheran church yesterday. After
devotional exercises, which were lei by
Mrs. IT. c. Garrison. OF this city, the re-
port OF the State organizer was read.
This report was most encouraging. show
ing a large increase OF auxiliaries. The
superintendent OF mission boards reported
that twenty bands were now organized
I'm the State. The treasurer of the
organization reported prosperous year.
and growth in many ways of the offerings
to this fund. The reports of the dis
trict managers showed that the cause of
the Christian Woman's Board Of Missions
was moving forward in the State. There
was very good report from Newport
News and all were thankful for the re-
suits OF that work.
a very enjoyable part OF tho meeting
was short talks by Rev. +. D<Power.
Of Washington, d. c., and Rev. Peter
Anslie, OK Baltimore.
The board win convene again this
morning at 10 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-08

Speaking at Raines-Reso1utions
Against the Governor.

Against GOVERNOR.
RAINES. CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
VA. october 7.-(special.) DIR. James NJ.
Blanton. Of Cumberland and Judge A.
ID. Watkins. OF Prince Edward addressed
Randolph District Bryan and Sewall and
Flood Free Silver Club at Raines last
night. The meeting was a large and en-
thusastic one. The speaking was char
acterized by forcible arguments. and was
evidently the most effective that has been
heard In this section during the cam
paign.
Colonel y. w. l.. Blanton. president of
the club, presided and introduced the
speakers In well chosen remarks. The
club has very large membership, and
had many additions last night. The club
Will meet again Tuesday night, October
the 18th. at Grigg's School House. and will
be addressed by the Hon. Joseph w.
Southall. DR.. James NJ Blanton, Judge
A. d. Watkins. and others. and on Thurs
day night, October the 10Th, at Raines
will be addressed by the Hon. T.. w.
HUBBARD and Captain 5. l.. Ferguson.
Colonel Blanton appointed committees in
every locality In the district 10 see after
transfers and registration. The following
resolution was offered which was unani-
mously adopted
whereas, we have learned with deep
and sincere regret and Indignation that
Governor Charles T. O'Ferrall, who owes
the Office which be now fills. to the Demo-
cratic party, is speaking and using his
influence for the boiling gold-bug ticket,
and
Whereas. his conscience has grown so
tender that he is sorry for the eight votes
which he cast while in Congress for the
free coinage OF silver at the ratio OF 16 to
], and which he used as recommendation
to induce the people TO vote for him for
Governor:
Resolved. That the Randolph District
Bryan and Sewall and Flood Free Silver
Club denounces his course as n betrayal
OF the trust imposed upon him by the
Democratic party of Virginia, and thinks
his resignation should have preceded his
deseTtion Of the party to whom he owes
his office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-08
Personals and Briefs.

p. Whitlock. OF Richmond. was register
ed at the Hoffman, New York, yesterday.
Mr.. L. c. Figg. Jr., formerly of this
city, but now OF New York, is visiting his
parents.
Rev. J. II. Griffith will preach at st.
Luke's church, corner Washington and
Beverly streets, tonight at 5 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Poe, of north
Eighth street, left yesterday for New
York, where they Will spend some days.
Mr.. Joseph Bliley has sent a barrel of
potatoes to the Richmond Industrial
Home for which Superintendent Lindsay
is very grateful.
The condition OF Colonel r. H. Roykin,
who is seriously Ill at the Old Dominion
Hospital. was slightly changed for the
better yesterday.
The Council Committee on Accounts and
Printing was TO have held meeting last
evening. but failed to get a quorum. Only
Mr.. Hawkins was present.
Miss Emma Pemberton has arrived at
her home, S04 west Marshall street, from
a pleasant visit among friends and rela-
tiyes in Spotsyvania county.
An additional s. was added yesterday
TO the fund for repairing OF the damage
TO the Young Mems Christian Association
building by a friend who withheld his
name.
Mr.. Fearless (SocialisD, OF New York,
addressed a small audience at Old-Mar-
ket Hall Tuesday night. He urged his hear
ers 10 vote for the Socialist Labor party
candidates.
Mr.. Miles NJ Martin left last night for
AppomattoX and Rock6ridge to make
speeches. He has cancelled appointments
for next week, and will stump the Fourth
District with Mr.. Epcs.
Governor OFerraIl has accepted the re-
sigaations OF Captain II. NJ. Crutchfield,
adjutant OF the First Battalion OF Artil-
lery, and OF Second-Lieutenant Aquila l..
Hess. Company II, Second Regiment.
Miss Marion Ryland has returned from
a lengthy visit with the family of DIR. w
l.. BrOaddus, or Bowling Green She
brought with her Miss Annie Broaddus,
who is TO be her guest for some time.
Brother Collins, as the venerable gen
tleman who has tiled Masonic lodges I'm
this city for many years Is called. lies
III at his home, on north Fifth street,
having suffered two strokes OF paralysis.
Mr.. ]. H. Leonard. railroad editor OF
the New York Mail and Express. Is IN
the city, the guest OF his brother. Mr. NJ.
b. Leonard. superintendent OF telegraph
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company.
Secretary A. o. Williams of the In
ternational Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Committee. is In the city for
few days. For some time past ne has
been engaged In Nova Scotia. Canada.
and will return there. State Secretary
Coulter is also In the city.
The new brick building al the Laurel
Industrial school IL practically com
pieted and will be accepted by the Build
Ing Committee or the association at
very early day. The building will BE-
ready for occupancy as soon as the water
tower Is completed. which will be some
time the latter part OF the month.
Every Democrat In Richmond who
has not already dsne 80 shouid
register 1T once. The reEistrstion-
books close Tomorrow nfght. Do
- ...< - st.t. IN. oorfauf duty.
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AN APPEAL FOR ST. JOHNS.
Money Wanted 10 Repair the Dam
age from the storm.

At a meeting OF the vestry Of old ST..
Johns church, held October 6. 1896 ii was
unanimously resolved that an appeal be
made TO all who are interested in the
restoration and perpetuation OF this his
toric edifce for aid toward this object.
The steeple was demolished and the
church otherwise injured by the tornado
OF September 29th.
1t IS well known that st. Johns IS
active I'm good works especially among
the poor and the financial ability OF the
congregation is not equal TO the present
demand. IL Is proposed TO restore the
old tower. as seen i'm "A painting of the
church made before the tower which
fell I'm 1865 was builded. and otherwise
to improve and preserve this venerable
building, valued by US as freemen and
aH Christians
Contributions may be left at this Office.
or sent TO Rev. y. A. Goodwin, or TO
any member OF the vestry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-08
DISCIPLES STATE CONVENTION.
Three Interesting Sessions of the
BODY Yesterday.

The convention of the Virginia Chris
tan Missionary Society being held at
the seventh-Stre.t Christian church was
called 70 order yesterday morning at $50
o'clock by the Independent, Rev. j. a.
Spencer. who presided in the absence Oh
the president. This Is the tWehty-htSt
annual convention OF the society, anu
was opened with devotional exercises
which we're conducted by Rev. j. D.
Hamaker. of Strasburg. Delegates from
all over the State are present.
State-Seoretary Rev. Il. NJ. Omer read
10 the convention his report for the year
showing a decided advance in all lines
of Christian work.
Rev. II. l.. Wiett, dean OF the Dis
ciples Divinity School. OF Chicago Uni
yersity. gave an interesting Bible read
ing on the Epistle Of Philemon. He said
that the authenticity of this epistle has
never been questioned"
Rev. +. ID. Power, OF Washington, ID.
c.. delivered an address on Church Elk
tension" DR.. Power is a native VIZ
ginian. He was born and reared In YORK
county. lie has been located with the
Vermont-Avenue Christian church, OF
Washington. ID. c., for twenty-one years.
In his address he touched on the three
attributes OF church extension work.
The first was that of patriotism. love
of country; the second was that OF the
''home." an eloquent portrayal of the
value Of the home. and the third wa
motive, In that every man should love
his money well enough 10 invest it wise
~. and the best and safest investment
i'm the financial world is TO invest 1t in
building churches.
COLONEL CARY ON GIVING.
The afternoon session opened at go
o'clock Colonel John b. Cary made
comprehensive and forcble address on
Giving" emphasizing the necessity OF
making sacrifices for God.
Rev. W. S. Camp, secretary OF the Vir-
pinia Bible Society. made an address on
circulating the Scriptures Throughout
The World" Mr.. Camp stated that the
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RECOVERED ONLY TO DIE.
AIOnzo Elliott. the Would BE sui
eide, Dies of Heart Failure.

eide, Dies of Heart Failure.
Alonzo Elliott. the young man who at
tempted to commit suicide on Monday
by swallowing the contents Of a vial of
laudanum, had about recovered yesterday.
when he was seized with heart-trouble,
and expired within an hour at the city
almshouse.
The ambulance surgeons and Mr. Elliott
were uniting I'm congratulations upon the
latter's recovery, and Mr. Elliott would
have left the hospital in al few minutes.
when his heart began to pain him. He
received the best of treatment, but all to
no avail, as be died at 1:S0 o'clock. The
physicians pronounced his death due to
heart-disease.
The deceased made his second effort
to end his life on last Monday. he having
taken laudanum some months ago. The
young man leaves a widowed mother.
two sisters, and a brother TO mourn
their loss. His body was still al the
City Hospital last night, but will be
removed this morning.
The funeral viii take place at 4 o'clock
this afternoon from the residence OF his
mother, No. l0l east Broad street.
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Detective-Sergeant Alexander Tomlln-
son arrested Joseph Hatcher, a colored
porter yesterday morning and locked him
up i'm the Second Station for stealing
seven razOrs from Messrs. Miller *
Rhoads Hatcher has been with the con-
Germ a number OF years. and was thought
TO be perfectly honest He was trusted
with anything, and his employers never
for an instant thought he had stolen any
thing. The razors are valued at 81 each,
and were found missing Monday morning