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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14
NEWS FROM HENRIco's COURTS.
Jones Admitted TO Baii-Dofngs OF
the Magistrates.

The Henrico County Court was en-
gagged for a short While yesterday morn
ing In the consideration Of civil matters.
John Jones, the negro school teacher
who is charged with committing a crimi-
nal assault on the little girl. Lottie Reed.
and ON whose case the jury could not
agree, was admitted to bail In the sum
OF $3.50 by Judge Wickham.
Joseph johnson was charged before
Magistrate Thomas with shooting at
Moses Lee. The investigation showed
that there was no foundation for the
charge. and the case vas dismissed. Con-
stable Garrett made the arrest.
The same official arrested William Ro-
binson (colored), charged with stealing a
pair OF reins, OF the value of $40. at the
.Acca Stock Farm, from a Mr.. Neal. OF
this city. He will be tried before Squire
Larus tomorrow morning az III o'clock.
j.. H.. P~ondexter, OF Hanover county.
was arrested by Constable Garrett on a
warrant issue by Justice Lewis on CON-
plant OF Mr.. Trimmer, who charged him
with reckless driving on Brook road and
running into and smashing up his buck
board, He VIII be tried tomorrow morn
ing at IL o'clock.
A meeting OF the Fairfield District
School Board. was held yesterday morn
ing. and q complaint made by a patron
Of one of the schools against Mrs. Hol-
land, a teacher. was dismissed. there be
ing no ground for the complaint
A marriage license was issued at the
Clerks Onlce 10 Mr.. Henry J.. Jackson,
a miner from India. and Miss Elizabeth
Johnson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14
woman's Baptist Missionary Clrcl.

The Woman's Baptist Missionary Clrc,
met In the Leigh-Street church or
Thursday at 4 =. M. There was a large
delegation Of ladies present from DO
East-End churches. The Indictment
weather prevented a large ATTENDANCE
from the churches OF the West End.
After the reading Of reports. an interest.
ing letter was read from Hiss L0tls
Moon, giving a pen picture OF her daily
duties among the Chinese women, and
her desire 90 have an assistant There
were many expressions OF sympathy with
Mrs. j. X. Wllllugham IN her recent
afniction. A paper was presented By Ms
Hatcher in memoriam OF Mrs. James
Thomas, Jr.. and her work In the society
in It's formative period, she being ono O,
the original charter members. Mrs
Hatcher paid n tribute 10 Mrs. Thomas,
who, during her presidency Of the Central
Committee. gave such cordial co-opeu-
ton and valuable financial aid 20 no
committee for their work. The society
ordered the paper to be spread on ne
minutes. IL was recommended that On
effort be made to make The next meet
ing-second Thursday I'm Janusry-a ralY
one. IL will be held at the First church'
and II is hoped there will be a large A.
tendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14
Fulton New. and Gossip.

Miss Teresa l.. Burns and Mr.. III. II.
Irwin were married at st. Patricks
church, on Church Hill. by Father Tier
nan, on Wednesday last. N cere-
mony was followed by a reception and
supper at the home OF the pride. on
Graham street, and 1t was a most deignt-
full affair. The bride is the daughter
Of Mrs. B. M. Boyle, and the groom an
employee Of the Virginia and North caro-
lima Wheel Company. Mr.. and MIS-
Irwin will live on Graham street in fu-
ture.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Fulton Bap-
list church on Monday night last gave
an exhibition of pictures, both e~ngravings
and paintings, some Of which were ex-
c~eptionally fine, at No. 1918 williamsburg
avenue. This exhibition was given Tor
the benefit of the society. and 1t IL UNDER
stood that a considerable amount was the
outcome of the enterprise.
The Fulton reading-rooms are a source
of much pleasure TO the young men mere
who want a cheerful place TO spehd an
evening. truly, since II has no source Vi
revenue except from the patronage OF
those kind-hearted individuals VINO Ike
10 give pleasure TO others that IL Is at
nresent in need OF such substantial aid'
rev Mr.. Leavitt, the evangelist, VINO
PREACHED for several weeks at the Apos-
toIic church here. has gone to New iork'
MFR. ]. p. Grubbs, OF Engine COMPANY
No & ig out Of the city on a ten days
furlough. .
Misses Elliott, OF Washington, Is visit
ing the family of Congressman Lamb oil
Fulton Hill. A..
Miss Eva Weber Is very sick with w.
| nboid-feyer at her hons on Louisiana
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14
TO MEET IN ROANOKE
BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION TO
CONVENE THERE FRIDAY.
Big MEETING OF MUCH INTEREST,
The Year Has Been q Hard One, and
receipts Have Probably Diminish
ed-Lsst Years Exhibit-subjects to
he Considered.

Tho Baptist General Association OF VIZ
ginia will convene in its seventy-fourth
annual session with the Calvary church,
Roanoke. on. Friday, the nth instant
at 7:3o p. M. The present officers OF the
body are: President, DR.. T. s. Dunaway;
Vice-Prosidents, Professor Samuel ID.
Jones, of Bristol; Rev. William Fisher
Of Appomattox, and Hon. II. r. Pollard
of Richmond. Rev. A. f. Scott, or Essex
county, who was elected TO this ONCE
last year, died a few weeks ago. Rev
Hugh c. Smith, Of Martinsville, Va is
the recording secretary, and II. Theodore
Ellyson, Esq, of Richmond, is the as
sistant corresponding secretary. Dr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14

BISHOP OSCAR PENN FITZGERALD.
year limit, but adjusting these small
numbers may require tho emo OF
ministers who have not served four
years. 1t is not however. probable there
will be many changes.
The Bishop. with his abine OF pre-
siding elders mot more h a dozen
mem, determine the pastors OF the
churches. but the wishes OF the churches
AM Of the ministers are consulted. and.
as far as Is wise. their preferences gov
ern the arrangement. IL there Is any
kicking" there Is no remedy.
THE RICHMOND PASTORS.
1t Is not thought that there will be
more than one or WE changes In the
Richmond pastoral list this year. In
the first place. Rev. T. j.. Taylor. OF
La~urel-Street church. Ii the only minis
tor whose four years or service Will
have been brought to a close. He Will,
Of course, be assigned TO IN other
church. There may, and probably viii
be, one or two other changes here. but
as yet there csn be no speculation an
10 who will bs affected by them.
The ministers OF this city, II II was
thought best. would have welcome In a
number of churches. but they are
pleased to remain. and their docks pre-
fer them There Il no church seeking
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another pastor. 1t Is true hat there
are preachers not unwilling TO take
charge of the Richmond pulpits, and IL
the city churches should lose their pas
tors, 1t were easy to get others. but not
perhaps, equally popular and efficient.
DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONFER
ENCE.
This conference will have TO select
delegates to represent Virginia In the
General Conference OF the Southern
Methodist Church, which meets in the
city of Baltimore next May, and a great
deal OF interest is attached to this I'M
portant matter. The General Confer
ence is the legislative body of the Metho-
dist Church.. Virginia will be entitled to
six clerical and an equal number Of lay
delegates to this conference.
1t is expected that this General Con-
ference will elect two new bishops. and
1t is a matter OF considerable pride to
Old Dominion Methodists that two OF the
ministers prominently mentioned In con-
nection with this subject are Rev. DR..
A.. Coke Smith, of Lynchburg. and Rev.
DIR. r. N. Sledd, of Danville, both OF whom
are well known throughout Virginia.
The Danville Conference, therefore,
will nave to be in session for several days,
and its deliberations will be watched by
the laity all over the state.
SKETCH OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP
The bishop who is to preside over the
body Is not a stranger on Virginia soil.
He is known personally 10 most OF the
clergy and to not a small number Of the
laymen. Bishop oscar Penn Fitzgerald
is a native of Caswell county, N. c.. where
he was born August "a, 1879. He had a
Methodist ancestry on both sides. and
was practically brought up in the Metho-
dist Church. lie was given an academi-
cal education, and subsequently went into
a printing office, where he came into con-
tact with men and books. He was con-
yerted in early manhood. and was adj
mitted on trial in the Georgia Conference
I'm 1854. He was ordained deacon In
1885. and elder in 1858. lie has had all
the experiences OF a Methodist preacher.
from a mission IN the mines TO the ex-
allied Office Of a bishop. For more than
twenty years he was an editor. most OF
that time being the editor OF the Nash
VILE Christian Advocate, one or the most
powerful organs of the Church. He had
the degree OF Doctor OF Divinity con-
ferred upon him by the Southern UNI
yerslty, at Greensboro. Ala AS . writer
and as a preacher he has been a man OF
great force and influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14

Personal and Other items TINS
Pretty suburb.

Personal and Other items ffo" A"A
Pretty suburb.
Mrs. Lydia Thorpe arrived the hrst OF
the week from New York. and VIII re-
main all the winter. She viii De the
guest Of Mrs. Edmund s. Read
Mr.. Lonny Harmon and his nride nav
taken one Of Mr.. Mersereaus cottages
and are lat home TO friends.
Mr.. John Fowler, Sr.. Is expected nome
shortly with his bride. They are now
touring the Western States. Mrs. Fowler
will DO a charming acquisition to East
Richmond society.
Miss Banks is out, after a rather pro-
tracted illness. to the gratiiicauon OIL
her friends. who were greatly alarmed
about her at one time.
rhe Ladies' Aid Society met at MIS-
Joseph Linton's THURSDAY afternoon.
The Literary and Musical Associauoh
will give an Entertainment and supper
Thanksgiving-Night. :
Professor A. q. Gebhardt Is at nome
on a visit to his family.
Mrs. Vaughan, Of Richmond, Is visiting
Miss Banks and Miss Hudsins.
The Methodist Sunday school have be-
gun rehearsing music for Christmas.
The Literary and Musical Association
held their regular weekly meeting Wcd-
nesday evening. There was q nne audi-
ence and an excellent programme. Every
seat was occupied. After routine ousi-
ness was transacted the exercises were
as follows: Opening chorus. club; select
reading, Cooking a Dinner" Miss Edith
Stiles; duet. violin and piano, Miss Hud-
gins and Miss Bonnie Tillery; recitation
1.-THE Minuet," Miss Della Stovai; hu-
morous reading, DIR. g. T.. Collins; plano
solo. Miss Stoval; duet, violin and
piano.. Miss Hudgins and Miss Thorpe;
recitation humorous). "The One-Legged
Goose Miss Bonnie Tillery; select read
ing. asking the Gunner" DR.. Collins
fairly convulsed his audience In the above
selection. The association adjourned at
10 o'clock. The programme next week
will include talent from Richmond ana
South Carolina
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CONCERNS OUR DAILY FOOD.
Prof. MatIet believes There liz Sc
rious Danger I'm h Alum Bnkfnx
pnuUIar

The increased cost OF cream OF tartar,
the chief ingredient OF pure baking
powder. has induced some manufacturers
10 substitute burnt alum (Which costs
but 3 cents a pound largely or wholly In
lieu thereof, making a very low cost
but unwholesome baking powder; and Ell
forts are made to sell these INFERIOR
powders by the inducement or a lower
price, and by false representations as
10 their ingredients and comparative
value.
Our most eminent physicians are con-
tinuously warning the public against the
use OF alum baking powders, because OF
the unwholesome qualities which they
impart 10 the food. DIR. j. w. MaHet,
Professor OF Chemistry at the University
| OF Virginia. a scientist Of tho very high
est reputation both in this country and
abroad. who has made an elaborate and
exhaustive investigation OK the subject.
says: II am decidedly OF opinion that
both the substance alum itself and the
products 70 which 1t gives rise In course
Of making bread, are injurious TO neaitn.
and on that account fall into the Est or
such food accessories as should On sani-
tary grounds be prohibited by law"
When an authority SO well known and
highly respected as DR.. Mailet makes
this statement, 1t behoovss every house,
wife to take every means In her power
to insure her family against the use Of
these dangerous goods.
1t would be quite impossible to give the
names OF the alum baking powders IN the
market. but The Hanger from alum would
seem to be serious and alarming, because
OF their prominence in almost every
grocer's stock. Generally speaking, they
are sold at a lower price. Sometimes.
because Of their tendency to cake and
spoil. they are pat up in bottles. Under
the circumstances, and as a matter OF
safety. Professor Mallet fayors the use
OF the well-known brand OF baking
powder. Royal. which his tests Y
shown. he says. 10 be MADE rem the
most healthful materials, entirely free
from alum and every aduiteration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14

Contributors Of churches to |
missions. education, etc, year
ending October 81. 1s96.......... o4ssi %
Contributions during 1895 to al
OBJECTS s....... ........ ...".'"' --''""
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14

veil Ryland, ESQ.,, of Richmond, handles
the money, and j. B.. Montgomery, audits
all accounts.
1t is usual to have the Introductory
sermon on Friday night. just after the
body is organized. This will be preached
this year by Rev. "A. b. Dunaway, ID. D.,
who preached for some months during
DR.. Wright's absence, as temporary pas
tor of the Leigh-Street church OF this
city.
BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.
The basis Of representation in the body
is purely financial. Twenty-Five dollars
contributed to the objects fostered by
the association secure q seat In the body,
provided that the messenger is O white
man and a member Of some regular Bap-
fist church. There is some difference
of opinion on this question. and 1t is not
improbable that changes of more or less
Importance may be made at this session.
A prominent and influential Baptist
layman-Mr. James B. W~inston-has been
lately advocating the separation of the
colportage from the Sunday-school en-
terprlse, in the work of the Sunday
School and Bible Board, but IL Is not
known what will be done, or that any
thing will be done in this direction.
hO 9taA Alo pttt al ANAN
one in financial matters, and whilo the
reports OF the treasurer or OF the various
secretaries viii not be made public until
the body meets, IL will not be surprising
to find that receipts have diminished.
THE WHITSITT CONTROVERSY.
For a long time the Baptist mind in
the South has been greatly disturbed by
the controversy which has arisen over
- f-- H.. XTtIfo~ III
Whitsitt, concerning the history Of the
English Ana-Baptists. Virginia. now
ever. has remained serene, and none OF
her UNCONVENTIONAL bodies have taken any
action concerning It. 1t is not at all
| probable that the General Association will
take any action on it. 1t is understood
that Rev. L. c.. Dargen, d. d., formerly
pastor at Petersburg, and now professor
in the Louisville Seminary, Will be al
Roanoke in the interests of this school
Rev. j. NJ. Frost, d. D., is expected tc
represent the Sunday-School Board oi
Nashville. Rev. o. f. F1ippo, d. D.. viii
probably be present in the interests OF
the American Baptist Publication Society,
while other UNCONVENTIONAL interests viii
have their agents on hand.
IN DIR. BROUGHTON'S CHURCH.
The body will convene with the church
Of which Rev. l.. G.. B~roughton, wei
known in Richmond, is at present the
pastor. DR.. Broughton has been called
recently TO the pastorate of the Third
church, Of Atlanta, and II Is thought
net improbable that he will accept, but
he will certainly emain In Roanoke until
this approaching meeting is over.
Following is a list Of the various boards
which the body yearly appoints, to-
gether with their chief officers: State
Mission debated in Richmond), Rev.
George Cooper, d. D., president; William
Ellyson, Esq, secretary. Education
R!chmond), DR.. William e. Hatcher,
president; Hon. j. T. Ellyson. Sec
rotary. Sunday School and Bible peters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14

burg. Rev. III. W. Battle. ID. d., presi-
dent: Rev. ]. NJ. Pitcher. ID. d., secre-
tary. Ministers Relief Fund. I. IL.
Elicit, Esq. president; w. III. Turpln.
ESD. treasurer. O~rphanage CSaiem).
Rev. William Z. Hatcher. president; Rev.
q. J. Holiday. superintendent.
In addition TO these there are State
boards of Foreign and Home Missions.
located, respectively. at Norfolk and
Lynchburg.
The Richmond delegates will. for the
most part. leave together In a special
coach over tho Norfolk and Western,
which will DO attached to the train
leaving here Friday morning at 0 o'clock.
INTERESTING STATISTICS.
The following statistical Items touching
Virginia Baptist5 and their work
may not DO wholly uninterestlng. They
are taken from the minutes Of the Gene
raj Association for 1886:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-19
CITY BREVITIES.

''The Great Question" Is the subject of
the address at the Young Mems Christian
Association this afternoon. The service,
which is a short one, begins at 6 ocsock.
The first Florida oranges of the season
reached Savannah yesterday. They came
from the Lower Gulf coast, and were con.
signed to w. d. Simkins. Though an
early shipment. the fruit is OF coed size
and appearance and will be welcomed as
the forerunner Of Flordia's luscious spec
ialty The total Florida orange crop is
estimated at about 100000 boxes.
A small colored boy named wal
ter Cuyler was playing at Rry~
an and Whitaker streets YES
terday, when he was struck by a horse
and thrown under the animals hoofs. The
horse kicked the boy severely, but he fort
unately escaped without any broken
bones, though he was badly bruised Mr..
T.. II. Grower. who was in the wagon.
did everything possible to restrain tbs.
horse when the boy got in his way. The
bystanders exonerated him from all blame
in the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-19
strengthening by Electricity.
From the Literary Dlgest.


Sheep are now sheared by electric pow
er in Great Falls, Mont, by a method
thus described by w. ID. Dickinson in the
Electrical World Aug. p. Says Mr.. Dick
inson:
Great Falls, Mont, has for some time
been credited with being in advance of
other places in the numerous uses to which
electricity is applied and now it again
comes to the front with a claim that it
is the only place on earth where sheep
shearing is done with the aid of electric
ity.
Many attempts have been made to con-
struct sheep-shearng machine for use
here which would do the work formerly
done by hand, but none proved successful
until the Woolsey shearing machines,
brought from Birmingham, England were
put into operation this spring. These ma
chimes have proved their merit, and five
or six sets have been In use in different
parts of the United States. one set of
twenty was installed at Great Falls,
Mont, which has become by far the larg-
est wool-shipping point of the northwest
"Shearing sheds were erected at Black
Eagle DAM near the terminus of the
strect-railway company's line, and this
company furnishes the power to drive the
shearing- machines. The amount required
was only . horsepower and there being
at the time no shunf-wound motor availa-
Bile, a street-railway motor
was taken from one of the cars, the arma-
ture-pinion being replaced by a small pull
ley which was belted to the main overhead
shaft
After the machines we're started no diff
fieulty was experienced in keeping the
speed uniform, as there were twenty of
them constantly at work. The foreman of
the shearers, after five minutes instruc-
ton, took fun charge of the motor, giving
II an the attention necessary In oiling
starting, aud stopping. The machines were
operated for nearly three weeks by this
motor, and in that time sheared 6,1S4
sheep averaging nearly 100 sheep per day
per machine.
THE shearing proved quite an attrac-
ton. The street railway company carrying
large number of passengers to witness
the novel sight.
1.-THE shears resemble horse-clippers In
their operation, the power being trans
mitted to the same through universal
joints"