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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
WANTED TO ARREST A TURTLE.
Policeman Baker Directs Mr.. Even
sen 10 Remove n sea Monster.

sen 10 Remove sea Monster.
About y o'c.ock yesterday Mr.. c. Even
sen received a sea monster from York
river, the like of which has rarely, IL
ever been seen in this city. 1t was
a green turtle, Weighing 900 pounds, and
when it was dumped out OF the wagon
he covered about half of the side
walk in front Of the Dispatch building.
In a few minutes his Turteship had
created a profound sensation. Fully
seventy-five people were gathered around
him, and as he would snap at fly there
would be tremendous CONSERVATION among
the assemblage.
After the old fellow had laid Hat on
his back. he was rolled over, and upon
the broad shell were placarded the words:
Richmond Rooter; See the Little Men
Play Ball" While the attention OF MI.
Evensen was called away from mis- new
possession, the sea monster took upon
himself TO walk on, and proceeded down
toward the Planters National Bank, ac-
companied by a tantalizing and curious
throng. Reaching the Dispatch doors,
the York-river citizen turned around and
read the news on the bulletin-b0ard. BY
this time he had evidently become thirsty,
and beat a hasty retreat toward Mr.
E,vensen's place. On the way back the
turtle came across Policeman Baker, OF
the Second District. who informed Mr..
Evensen that the stranger was causing
disorder upon the streets Of the city, anu
If he was not removed be would call the
patrol-wagOn and take him 10 the station
house. Thereupon the sluggish old sea
dog" was rolled over on his back, las
seed around the right forefoot, and taken
into the back yard, where htteen minutes
later he departed this life from COM
pIication of troubles, the principal one of
which was having ais mead O., OH "ith
an immense meat-knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
rnp,,lar children,s.pay programme viii

regular children's-Day programme VIII
be rendered. No service al night.
A meeting OF the Transportation Com
mittee OF the Manchester Board Of Trade
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 5
o'clock in Secretary Clarence Vaden's
Office.
Mr.. John Van Horne, who has been
sick for some time, Is improving.
Mr.. Alexander Eastwood Is out, after
a spell OF sickness.
Electrician, No. is, was derailed in
front OF the post-office and delayed travel
on the line for some time yesterday morn
ing before it was replaced on the track.
Mrs. w. z. Meals little child is quite
sick.
w. w. Lowry will hold services at the
aImshouse this afternoon at o'clock,
and Rev W. 3. Constable will also de-
liver an address.
Mr.. H. l.. Bottle left for Salisbury last
night. where he has gone to make his
future home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Total....... ............... 80. ....$1,036 20
The trial of the case Of II. T.
Watkins against the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company, IN the
Chesterfield Circuit Court, was not
concluded yesterday, though it was
the third day Of the trial. The
suit was instituted some time ago on
account of damages sustained by the
burning of the forest on the late II. Car
rington Watkins's plantation. about hve
miles from Manchester. The woods were
set on FIRE by sparks from a passing
train. II. Il. Watkins. son of the late
II. Darlington Watkins, Is executor of
the estate. The railroad company IS rep
resented by Messrs. Alexandria Hamilton
and Charles S. Sringfellow, and Messrs.
Randolph Tucker, John II. Ingram. and
]. NJ. Gregory, represent the plaintiff.
All the evidence has been finished and
Judge Gregory has only TO conclude the
argument. great fight is being made
over this case as upon II depends the
result of several other similar cases.
The Joint bazaar given at Leader Hall
during the past week came to a close
last night The affair was marked with
success throughout. and from a financial
standpoint far exceeded the highest ex-
pectations OF those i'm charge. OF those
who worked untiringly for cause 50
worthy too much can not be said. and the
widow for whose benefit the bazaar was
given will receive quite handsome sum.
The following programme was rendered
last night: Vocal selections by Professor
Blondon and family, tamborine drill by
q number OF young ladies; vocal solo by
Miss Ella Haurand, OF Richmond, and a
tableau (by requesp, Refuge at the
Cross"
A swinging lamp in the dining-room
Of Mr. George Z. Gary's residence, on
Porter street, exploded Friday night and
set fire TO the carpet. table. and other
dining-room effects some Of which We're
badly injured. The house was not
damaged. No alarm was turned in, the
flames being extinguished before the fire
made much Roadway.
The Baptist City Missionary Society,
OF Richmond and Manchester have pitch
ed their large Gospel tent in Manchester,
on the corner OF Tenth and Stockton
streets. Rev. w. S. Leake will begin
evangelistic services there this evening
AT o'clock. and continue through the
week. The Missionary Society cordially
invites all who are interested in mission
work to attend these services, and CO.
operate with them in their efforts TO save
the lost. A large choir will be organized
and the singing will be one OF the
features. Mr.. Leake will preach tonight
on "Revivals." and there is no doubt but
that large congregation will be present.
Captain Harris and Lieutenant Babel,
who have had charge Of the Salvation
Army in this city for the past Tx months.
will hold their farewell meeting TO night
Both have been appointed to the com
mand OF the Havre de Grace CMd) Corps
and will leave for their new command
this week.
To-day will be observed az "Children's-
Day at Central Methodist church. At II
A. NJ the little ones will be given an
active part In the service and there will
be a sermon by the pastor. on do All
the Good You Can Every Chance You
Get" At 8 o'clock in the afternoon the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
street-RaiIway News Notes.

President John Shelton Williams, OF the
Richmond Traction Company, went North
yesterday.
The car-barn OF the Traction Company
is now in course of construction. 1t is
situated near New Reservoir Lake, ana
viii be a monster brick and iron struc-
ture, covering an entire square.
The uniforms for the conductors and
motormen are being made General
Manager Hablston is passing on the APP
plications for these positions, of which
$500 have been received. There are
places for about seventy-ive men. and a
number Of appointments have already been
made. Mr.. Habllston. having so many
applications. is selecting an experienced
force OF men.
Captain Andrew Pizzini, of the Rich
mon Railway and Electric Company, is
still in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Supreme Council, Royal Arcnnum.

SAVANNAH, GA, May 23.-At the
session OF the Supreme Council. Royal
Arcanum to-day an amendment TO the
constitution was adopted, permitting the
Supreme Regent to grant special dispen-
sations, providing for the admission OF
members at special meetings OF the coun-
ell. when such councils are weak in num-
bers and need building up. Quite num-
Der OF old legislative chestnuts were dis
posed OF. and others will come up Mon
day. Provision was made for the publ
cation of a history OF the Royal Area
mum for the last twenty years, and for
the appropriate celebration Of the TWEEN
tieth anniversary at the next annual
meeting. which will be held in Boston.
Considerable new matter was intro
duced and brought up for discussion,
after which II was referred TO appropriate
committees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Cfty-Ealt News Items.

The Board of Aldermen will hold
special meeting Tuesday night TO consider
the Chesapeake and ohio ordinance.
Regular sessions Of the Committees on
Claims, Council Printing. and Schools will
be held tomorrow evening.
Judge Wexford has gone TO Lexington
Va, on brief visit He Will probably
return about Wednesday next.
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Otto Meyer was granted a divorce from
Lizzie Meyer.
Lincoln Brown Christian brought suit
against Martha Hill. an action Of eject
ment for $500 damages.
Judgment was rendered in the City Cir
cult Court yesterday in the case OF Stern
& Co. against Henry c. Koss for SiS3.OS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Thanks to the Fircmen.

The following letter, received by Chief
Fuller Of the Richmond Fire Depart
ment Is self-explanatory:
Richmond, Va. May % 1896.
w. G. Fuller, Esq, Chief OF Fire Depart
ment, City:
Dear Sir,--We wish to express our most
cordial thanks for the assistance rendered
by you and your men at the fire in our
place, and believe that much more dam
age would have been caused except for
your skill and energy.
Yours very trfy.
JOHNSON BROTHERS q co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
THE FARMERS LOSE.
Portsmouth Takes the Third OF the
series from Them.

NORFOLK. VA. May 23.-(Special)-
'o.'s"path and Petersburg teams put up
to'a game Of bah az League Park yes
'r'-ay afternoon. and as on the two
previous DAYS. the locals won easily.
Atmle and Quarles were selected to DO
l'' 'olofa ior their respective teams, and
promptly at the appointed hour play was
"t-h and ended boy the score, as seen
.'.." The games the locals have put up
t.I iHe last three days have caused the
th'..ers TO lay aside their hammers,
t-1 II the boys carry a good supply OF
bht,r away with them and play ball
d. tt0y can play the best results may be
looked for Tho eeorg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Married Last Evening.

The residence of Rev. II. a. Bagby was
the scene of very pretty wedding last
night, the contracting parties being Mr..
Arthur 5. Donahoe and Miss Mary Il. Har-
din.
The happy couple were attended by Mr..
J. W. Percival best man, accompanied
by Miss NJ. Kate Donahoe. sister OF the
groom, and Mr.. Charles Powers and Miss
Emma Hardin, sister Of the bride
After the ceremony the happy couple
left on an extended northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
wEYLER's TOBACCO ORDER.
FIoridians I'm Washington TO See
About IL.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 23-Secre-
tary oney was to-day waited upon by a
delegation from Florida in regard to the
recent order issued by General Weyler.
prohibiting. after ten days the exporta-
ton OF Cuban tobacco TO the United
States. The Secretary replied that he
was awaiting the reply Of the Spanish
Government to the note which he had
addressed 10 that government on the
subject
No importance is attached here to the
denial sent from Madrid that such q
protest had been received 1t Is under
stood on both sides that the policy is to
automatically" deny everything which
might tend TO embitter the relations be-
tween the two governments
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Epworth League Meeting.

The Epworth League held a business
meeting at Union-Station church Friday
night. II was decided to hold the regular
monthly sociable at Seven Pines May 18th.
Messrs. Leroy oyer. Frank Bates, Jr..
d. b. Peasants. and Misses Minnie Rob
inson and Mary Lou Catlett were selected
as delegates to represent the chaDter at
the State convention to be held in Lynch
burg June 18th to 18th. inclusive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Receiver for Maritime Coal Company

NEW YORK, May 23.-Charies o.
Thompson has been appointed receiver for
the Maritime Coal Company OF No. cG
Broadway. whose mines are nj Thacker
W. Va. Mr.. Thompson is the president
Of the company Secretary Brewster said
the company had some Treasury securi-
ties 10 sell TO get additional capital but
could not do so in the present state OF
the market. so the company had a re-
ceiver appointed. in order that he might
first pay all claims as they come due. and
not let anything go by default. Business
Is going on as usual. without interruption.
and all claims will be paid In full. The
liabilities are very small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
American-Day Committee.

The American-Day Committee OF the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
met last Thursday night with Manchester
Council, No. 20. Every council was repre-
sented. and a good deal OF business was
transacted. The next melting OF this com
mittee win be with Howard s-Grove Coun-
ell, No. 40, tomorrow night The commit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Association Boys VS.. Soldiers.

The Regimental Armory basket ball
team will play the Young Mems Christian
Association team. The Easter Lilies" at
the armory Of the former corner Seventh
and Marshall streets, tomorrow evening.
The game will be called at 3 p. NJ. sharp,
and IL promises TO be an Interesting event,
as the soldier boys have been training for
some time 10 meet the Association team.
No admission will be charged. and ladies
and gentlemen are invited to witness the
game.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Services at the Home.

Religious services Will be held at the
Masonic Home this afternoon at AIS
o'clock. and will be conducted by the
Rev. c. n. Van Houten, of the Presby-
terrain church, Manchester The services
last Sunday were much enjoyed by those
present. and were conducted by Rev. w.
h. Jolly. OF Randolph-Street Baptist
church. He made a good impression on
the children and all present. Music was
rendered by a choir from Randolph Street
eburph
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
I.uctu. Fatrchi,d Dead.

MADISON. ILL. May 23.-General Luz
cius Fairchild died at p. VI. He had
been seriously Ill for only few days. He
lost an arm in the war: was Secretary
OF State, and three times Governor. and
afterward Consul-Generai at Liverpool
and Minister to Spain. Later he was
Commander-in-Chie OF the Grand Army
of the Republic, and Loyal Legion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

SALT LAKE. UTAH. May "a horri'
Bile tragedy. In many respects similar u
the murders said to have been committed
by Durrant at San Francisco. has beer
unsarthed In this city. The victims vert
two women. The pastor OF the church
Rev. Francis Herman. Is accused Of tn
murders. The scene OF the crimes We
the First Scandinavian church. bs EAa
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Valuable Collection OF Relics.

The De Renne collection of Confederate
relics and mementoes OF southern heroes
il now being placed in the Georgia Room
OF the Confederate Museum. This col
lection Is one OF the largest and most
valuable in the South. and 1t will require
ten days 10 unpack and arrange IL.
during which time the room will be
closed. A catalogue OF the collection will
be prepared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Against Free silver.

COLUMBUS, o.. May BIN the pri-
mary election held this afternoon 10 Sc
lect a candidate for Congress the Demo
Gratis Of this city and county took de-
cided stand against free silver. The issue
was fairly drawn. This county controls
the district
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
THE PRESBYTERIANS.
Third Days Session Of tho General Is
Sambly at Memphis.
APPOINTMENTS FoR TO-DAY.
DIR. Fair to Preach Before a Female
Seminary-Dr. Smith TO Occopy the
Pulpit of the Court-strcet

MEMPHIS. TENN, May g.-(Special.)-
DR.. W. A. Blocker. OF Hampton. Va, wss
enrolled to-day on a special committee on
graded Sunday-sohool lessons. and the APP
pontment of secretary was announced.
DR.. j. s. Moore Is chairman Of the COM
mittee.
DIR. Burkitt presented as report q
message to the assembly in session at
Saratoga, which was adopted.
a report on the proposed cooperation
of the reformed churches was recommit-
ted to the Committee on Foreign corre-
spondence, with instructions to latter TO
report again on Monday morning.
Appointments were announced for Sun
day services. DIR Fair breaches on Sunday
night in the First church a sermon before
female seminary OF this city. DIR. J. p.
Smith breaches Sunday night m the
Court-Street church.
The Rev. John Grisanti. an Italian min
ister, spoke in behalf of the Evangelical
Church. of Italy. Mr.. Grisanu is doing an
admirable work among the Italians of
Memphis. having a well-organized and
fruitful CnuTCn.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures
reported on a number OF overtures. and
other overtures were received.
The assembly had no meeting In the az
ternoon. Many members enjoyed an ex-
cursion into Arkansas. The evening meet
ing was in behalf of colored evangeiistic
work.
PRESBYTERIANS, NORTH.
SARATOGA. n. Y. May 25.-In the
Presbyterian General Assembly to-day
number of overtures were received ask
ing that the assembly take no action de-
trlmental 10 the interest OF the Christian
Endeavor societies On these the commit
tee reported mo action" on the ground
that the subject was then under con-
sideration on the floor of the assembly.
The assembly holds but one session on
Saturday, and that OF to-day was devoted
chiefly to the discussion Of the recommen-
dalton OF the Committee on Church Tenn
pomlities, proposing u change In the con-
stitution, placing the title to Church pro-
perty In deacons chosen from the MEM.
bership OF the Church. instead OF In trus-
tees. The whole question was recommit-
ted, with instructions to the committee
to make its report TO the General Assem-
bly,, defining the term Church temperate
ties" and specifying exactly the duties
and powers OF trustees and deacons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
INTER COLLEGIATE CONTESTS.
harvard Defeats Pcnnsylvnnia-Ya
Wins from Princeton.


PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 2S.-Har-
ward defeated Pennsylvania this after
noon. Paine, the visiting collegians'
pitcher was effective up TO the ninth in
Ming. striking out nine batsmen Harvard
PLAYED a better game at the bat and in
t.r doid than Pennsylvania. Weather
clear and pleasant. Attendance, $500.
Score. r.. IA. Il.
Pennsylvania .....1 OOOOOOO2- z 5
Harvard 90. ......OO 2OO03s-S s l
YALE. Z; PRINCETON, 8.
NEW HAVEN. CONN, May 3.-The
game between Yale and Princeton this
afternoon was a victory for Yale, after
close and uncertain contest.
Score: r.. IL. r..
Yale ........ .......SOO21 9 3
Princeton ..... ....Ol 400O0O-5 5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
An Old POcket-BOok.

Mr.. Samuel r. Preston, OF this city has
left with the Dispatch. to be delivered TO
the ladies In charge OF the Virginia Room
in the Confederate Museum, a leather
pocket-book that belonged to his father,
the late Moses II. Preston. The pocket
book is well preserved, and contains SO
Confederate note.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

tee agreed &c meet at the corner OF Bald
win and Seventeenth streets at s;lo O'Clock
p. NJ. and march out to the hall In body.
There will be some very important pusi-
ness at this meeting, and full attend
ance of the committee is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Christian EndeayOr Meeting.

The Executive Committee OF the local
union of Christian Endeavor societies OF
Richmond and Manchester will meet in
the parlor OF the Young Mems Christian
Association Monday evening. May 18th,
at s p. NJ Business OF important will
come before the committee at the meet
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
The lawn Party Postponed.

Owing 10 the threatening condition OF
the weather yesterday afternoon. the
lawn party to have been given at Lake
side Park by the Lakeside Wheel Club
was postponed. In will probably be given
one evening this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
lakewood Memorial Association.

There will be a meeting OF the Oak
wood Memorial Association tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock in the lecture-room
OF the Third Presbyterian church. All
bills against the association must be pre-
scented at that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
billiard Tournament Ended.

CHICAGO. May 3.-The billiard tourna-
ment came TO an end tonight Ives Win
ming second money by defeating Schaefer
in the final game. The standing Of the
players was as follows: GARNER. won 8;
lost l. Ives won, q lost, 2. Schaefer
won |. lost g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
The Feast of Pentecost.

This being he Feast Of the Pentecost.
solemn pontidcal mass will be celebrated
at the Cath adral at 1880 o'clock this
morning. Bishop A. Van de Vyyer will
be the celebraht. and the music will be
exceptionally fine. At o'clock this after
noon Alois F. Lejiars beautiful vesper
music will be sung. This Will be the
first time that fully choral vespers has
been given at the Cathedral
The programme for the afternoon will
be as follows:
l. Domino ........... Chorus
Gloria Patri Soprano and tenor solo
Scut Frat ................ Chorus
,. DiXit ...... ......Tenor solo and chorus
8. Conneteor Chorus
Magma Opera ....... ........Bass solo
{. Beatus Vir. .Trio-alto soprano. and
........ ...-.....-..... ............ tenor
). Laudate Dominum. Alto solo x chorus
7. Ave Maria (Coocia) ......Soprano solo
5. Magnincat ............ ........... Chorus
Et Msericordia-Alto. tenor solos and
........ .............. ,...'............ duet
Gloria Patri .......... Chorus
0. Regina Coeli (Werne) .......Chorus
10. o. Salutarus (Wallace) Solo and chorus
H. Tantum Ergo CRossD ........... Chorus
r. Laudate Domini (Giorza) ......Chorus
The May-processiOn Of the children OF
the parish will take place at this SER
vice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
c.,,.,e Imperial Bank.

PpKIN. May 2s.-The Chinese Govern,
-, 60 about to establish the Imperial
m ,nen 10 he conducted under the control
80 ~ Revenue Board. The capital OF the
,ns,i,ut,on viii DO 100000 taels about
5000, 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK, May 23.-(Special)-J. Il
Vaughan, Sturteyant; NJ. s. Bloch, Al
bert.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
THE RECORD.
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.

Brooklyn in st. Louis.
Washington in Chicago.
Louisville in Cincinnati.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
At Columbus-Tirst game: r. III. L.
Columbus. =. Il 0OO01 0 SO 16 2
Atlanta. zee. 00200002 Id II 4
Batteries: Daniels and Wright; Walker
and Fields.
Second game: X. II. E.
columbus ...... .......O3110 s
Atlanta .......... ........OO 100000
Batteries: Lamont and Wright Sechrist
and Fields
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Grounds Too Wet.

ROANOKE. VA, May Z3-(Special)-
There was no game here this afternoon,
owing to wet grounds