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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
EuIfon News and briefs.

Mrs. w. II. Baby is sick at her home,
no. 512 Denny street.
Mrs. w. ]. Mays and Miss Cora Smith
attended the Home Mission Convention,
which met in Norfolk last week as dele
gates from DennySreet Methodist
church.
The recent rains have caused a con-
siderable rise in the river, and while IT
still remains within its banks, much more
rain will bring it out in the lower parts
here.
Mr.. Victor Moon, clerk in the Peoples
drugstore, on Williamsburg avenue, sue
cessfully passed his examination before
the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, at Its
last meeting as assistant pharmacist.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Baker sympathiZe with them In the loss
of their child a few days ago, which died
Of cholera infantum.
Mr.. George Kersey, an employee OF the
Virginia and North Carolina Wheel Com
pany, unfortunately lost finger In
turning lathe few days ago. The finger
was amputated by DR.. Bernard Reams.
and Mr.. Kersey is doing well.
The local lodge of the Independent Or
der of Good Templars, which meets every
Tuesday night at Powhatan Hall, is m
a fiourishing condition and at nearly
initiated. Five were passed upon last
Tuesday night.
The Richmond Cedar-Works have COM
pleted the new addition to their factory
in which trays will be manufactured, and
1t Is understood that several more hands
will be able to find employment there.
New buildings are being erected on tho
site of the acid chambers, belonging TO
the Addison & Addison Fertilizing Works,
Just across the river from here and which
were destroyed by fire few weeks ago.
And 1t will not be long before the works
will be replaced.
The preparations for the dedication OF
Fulton Baptist church, which will take
place to-day week, Is progressing favo-
rably, and by the time that period ar
rives everything will be in readiness 10
hold the series Of meetings that will be
held after the dedication. A number of
well-known ministers will preach each
night, DR.. Willingham among them. and
the meetings promise to be OF unusual
interest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Catholic Church Notes.

The McGill Catholic Union will, on
Monday evening, have a very attractive
musicale for the members Of the union.
Rev. Father Holleran, OF Washington
D. c., has, been in the city during the
past week.
Rev. Father CASTOR Payne has re-
turned TO Stanton, Va, and from there
will resume his missionary work.
Rev w. CASTOR Payne, Diocesan MIS-
sionary, spent several days In Peters
burg, Va, last week, substituting Rev
Father O'Ferrall, who was one or the
attendants of the Right Rev. Bishop at
Harpers Ferry last Sunday.
Mother Edith returned from Bristow'
Va. last Monday evening, being accom-
panied by Sister Boniface. who is much
improved In health from her stay at
the institution of the Benedictlne Nuns
there.
There is a roof-garden being built at
st. Mary's Benedictine Institution, and
when finished will be used by the SIS
tiers only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

Mary's church, viii be held this after
noon. after vespers. In the scnooi naii.
At this meeting full report OF all the
committees will be fade. ana maj ar
rangements for the opening OF tne pa
xaar will be perfected. The heads OF the
various booths are requested TO SUBMIT
at this meeting a full list OK the iaoies
who will assist at their tables.
AS before stated. tho young ladies' OF
st. Mary's congregation are WORKING
hard to make the affair success ana
are being assisted in their lapors py the
ladies OF the other Catholic congrega-
lions OF the city. From the reports thus
far submitted. the success Of the bazaar
Is an assured fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
NEWS OF CITY-nALL COURTS.
The Kaufman Suit stu I'm Progress
Cnse of Carl Schultz Dismissed.

The suit of t. and II. Kaufman against
II. Thurman for 5000 is still in progress
IN the Law and Equity Court.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday I'm the trial of civil cases.
The case of Carl Schultz against the
atty of Richmond was dismissed In the
Circuit Court yesterday on motion OF
the plaintiff.
The case Of Camille Maia against the
Eastern State Hospital at Williamsburg,
Tor heavy damages. has been set for trial
In the Circuit Court on December 10th.
Some time ago Arnaldo Maia, a son Of
the plaintiff. who was confined in the
hospital as a lunatic, was put TO work
In q mail pit. and lost his life in a. cave
IN which occurred. hence the suit
In the suit of Ellington against Moore,
which has been on trial In the Chancery
Court during the past week. the evidence
was concluded yesterday, and argument
will begin tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Concert ut Lakeside To-Day.

The sacred concerts at Lakeside Park
continue in popularity, the beautiful
pleasure ground being thronged with peo-
pie every Sunday. To-day the First
Virginia Regiment Band, under the direc-
ton Of Bandmaster A. j. Liess, will
render the following programme, the con-
cert beginning at $50 z. M
/. March--Tacoma (Bach.
2. Paraphraso Melody In f Rubenstein).
8. Potpourri Pictures OF the Past Rol-
lnson).
4. Transcription Sounds From Home
(GungD.
S. Caprice Columbus EquD.
6. Song-when the Children Sleep Clutch
inson).
Z. Grand March-Tannhauser Wagner).
s. Fantasie-Happiness Brande).
Q. Sacred Selection-Herald Angels CBey-
err.
10. Serenade-The Stars Ripley).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
COURr-MARTIAL TO CONVENE.
A Number of Cases to BE lnvesti-
cated This Week.

The general court martial will meet to-
morrow and continue in session each
night thereafterSuntil the charges against
the following have been considered: Fri
Yates j. III. Hartman, A. b. Belts, j.. M.
Langhorne, II. l.. Strong, and WlIiiam
statzbsck, ALI of company e fi MiIla Ees Of
rnent Infantry, and private L. MIher' VI
Company A, First Regiment.
The specifications in these cases are as
folIowy In the case of Private Hartman
/. Disobedience OF orders IN violation OF
the 2st article Of war.
q Absence from the company rehuel-
yous In violation Of the 3Sd article OF war.
3. Conduct to the prejudice or sood OF,
der and military discipline IN VIOLATION OF
the CID article Of war.
The witnesses who have peen sunihloii-
"a TO appear against Private Hartman
are Captain George u. Shackelford, Lieu
tenants Skipwith and Hartman, Sergeants
r. G. Guthrie and p. ID. Overton, Corpo-
raj w. A. Dunn. Private ]. M. Broker
In the case Of Private A. B. Belts: :.
/ Absence without leave. In violation or
the 32d article or war
, Absence from parade, In violation or
the 33d article OF war.
The witnesses against the accused are
Captain George r. Shackelford, Lieuten-
ant Shipley Sergeants Oyerton and Gutn-
rie and Private w. G.. Smith, or Com
pany c. and Citizens ]. A. Morris, Jr..
ana Stockton Penick
In the case of Private Langhorne:
Absence from parade. in violation OF the
'' Witnesses: Captain George p. shacken-
ford. of Company c, and Citizens josiah
Wilson. Jr., and A. r. Hockaday.
In the case of Private Strong:
1. Disrespect towards his commanding
OFFICER in violation OF the 10th article OF
war ,,.. "a
2. Absence without leave, in violation OF
the 32d article OK waur.
3. Absence from parade. In Violation OF
the SD article Of war.
The witnesses who will appear against
him are Captain George p. Shackeiford'
Lieutenants Skipwith and Hartman, ser
geants Overton, Guthrie, and .VeDp, Cor
poral Dunn, all OF Company 9.
In the case Of Private Stutzback:
i. Absence without leave. In violation
of the 32d article OF war.
2. Absence from parade. In violation OK
the 33d article of war.
The witnesses summoned against MIN
are Captain ShackeIford. Lieutenant SKIP
with. Sergeants Overton and Guthrie.
In the case OF Private Miller;
Conduct preiudiced TO good order ana
military discipline. in violation OF the eZd
article OF war.
witnesses: Sergeant J. p. Metzger and
Private J.. r. Cherry, OF Company a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
birthday Fete.

Miss Lille Shelton was very agreeably
surprised Friday night at her home. No.
SIS west Cary street, by the assemblage
OF her friends. with a nice lot Of kindly
membranes In the shape OF birthday
presents. Those present were: Misses
Johanna and Louise Boschen. Pearl
Bosher. Estelle Slaughter. Belle and Jes-
sic Hooper, Pearl Scott. Jessie Bowles.
Mary and Pet wray, Carrie Schaaf; and
Messrs. Eddie Shelton. Charlie and Will
lie Barlow, Lewis Little, Irwin Black
burn. JEFF. Williams, Curry Bosher. Her
man Boschen. Cary and Herbert Jacobs,
and Miss Ruby Shelton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Board of Directors of wheeImcn's
League.

At the meeting Friday night OF the
Richmond League of Wheelmen, IL was
decided to leave the selection of board
OF directors TO govern the league for the
next twelve months to the president and
vice-presidents. In accordance with this
ARRANGEMENT these officers met Yesterday
and elected the following gentlemen 10
constitute the board: Thomas Christian,
F.. T. ID. Myers. Jr.. II. w. Cooper. jack
son Guy Clarence T. Boykin, James G.
Richmond Lewis, E. c. Mayo, Robert G.
Hiden. and G.. X. Pollock.
The president appointed the following
committee to arrange for the mass-meet-
ing to be held i'm the near future for the
purpose OF securing the improvement OF
one Of the principal streets leading TO
the western part OF the city. and for the
purpose OF applying TO the City Council
for this purpose: Jackson Guy (chairman),
+. r. Steel, and Thomas Christian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
smithdeaI College Literary anu
Musical Society.

On tomorrow night the Smthdeal Col
lege Literary and Musical Society will
reorganize for the season. This society,
It will be remembered, was disbanded
after it's meeting in July. and now 1t
promises a vigorous renewal OF its de-
lightful entertainments. The programme
on Monday night will embrace debate
Resolved. That there was more TO be
admired in the old South than there is in
the new''-yocal and instrumental music,
recltations, ETC., and most interesting
feature in the way OF presentation of
a valuable present TO a former student
OF the college by his employer for seven
years of efficient and appreciated SER
vices. A cordial invitation Is extended
to all present and former students and
to all friends Of the college. The society
will meet at s O'Clock in the rooms OF the
Smithdeal Business College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Henrico DIacksmith's Home De
stroyed.

The residence OF George Brown. a COL
ored blacksmith on the Brold-susi
road, about four miles from the city, Wli
destroyed by fire yesterday morpirg he
house was a two-story frame structure
valued at $500. and it will prove a 'o'4
loss.
John Braxton and Charles RichardN'
two negroes, were arrested ana l9lt
at the county jail yesterday 90 a "a
rant issued by Justice H. T. ar =
charging them with stealing a CALI us
property OF Conrad Feitig. The anii-A
was taken from Feitig's stable lboa'
week ago.
Constable Samuel yesterday arrested
Wilson Dabney (coloredJ, charged ~.
stealing dog from W. II. lone. Il'
case will be heard by Magistrate Lyme
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

A very pretty scene was witnessed last
Wednesday evening at o'clock, In the
parlor of the Rev. Father Conns. when
Miss Cena Robertson became the bride
OF Mr.. George Baker. The bride, who is
a pretty and attractive young lady. was
becomingly attired in white organdie.
Owing to the recent death of the brides
mother. the wedding was quiet one.
Only relatives and a few intimate friends
were present. The newly-wedded couple
will reside at SIT west Clay street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
sutton's Political Disabilities Re-
moved.

Governor O'Ferran yesterday remess'
the political disabilities OF Waym m 80
ton. an ex-convict, who now lives at k-'-1
Retreat, Wythe county. Sutton vas
fenced I'm the Wythe County Circuit Co-.s
I'm March. 1883, and resentenced 10 ds.,
1892. Cor murder in the tirst degree ~, -
first sentence was TO hang on July -
and four years later Sutton Vas ts-eD
fenced to hang on May q. lSsZ. iis - !, ],
tence was committed on May a, 50
imprisonment for life. and he was -
% 1906
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Bridge Supcrintendents Coming.

The Railway Superinten Tents of Bridges
and Buildings who have just closed
most successful annual meeting In Den
yer. Col, will hold their next annual ses-
sion in this city. The association has
about rs members, representing all the
railroads of any importance In America.
Mr.. j. NJ station, inspector Of bridges
of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail way. was
the only delegate from Richmond to the
Denver convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
snntch-rhief snatched.

A snatch-thief went down yesterday.
His name Is Aleck Washington, coll
ored man. and the crime charged up
against him is that Of grabbing pocket
book from the hand OF Mrs. Elliott. who
was walking on Park avenue, near Har-
rIson street. about o'clock. The negro
was chased by a crowd OF small boys
over to Clay street. where an officer
caught him. The pocket-book was re-
covered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
The Bar Assocfation's Last Meeting.

Mr. Eugene c. Massie. secretary OF the
Virginia State Bar Association. has nm
ished the compilation OF the reports and
proceedings OF the ninth annual meeting
OF the association. which was held at. the
Hot Springs OF Virginia August Sd, 4th.
and 5th last, and has published the result
in a handsomely bound book. The work
is profusely illustrated, and Is most in
teresting to the legal fraternity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

ern. Home. and Virginia electric COM
panies. At $50 the Committee on Ac.
counts and Paintings will meet. A called
meeting of the Committee on GROUNDS
and Buildings will be held at o'clock,
duction of the City-Hall force will be
considered.
There will also be meeting Of the re-
Gently appointed Conference Committee
TO look into the appropriation OF $1,000
in bonds for sewer construction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

A civil-service examination will be held
In the United. States Court room ON Mon
day, October 18th, to examine candidates
for departmental positions.
Examinations will be held simultane-
ously at flfty-five other cities in differ
ent sections OF the country. This will
be the last Of this class for the year 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

Colonel r. T. w. Duke, of Charlottes-
vile. who has been in the city for several
DAYS. and VINO commanded the old Forty
sixth Virginia Regiment, Infantry, Gu-
ring the late war, called upon Detectives
John #. Hall and Charles Gibson, at Po-
lice Headquarters. Messrs. Gibson and
Hall served under Colonel Duke during
the little unpleasantness just referred to-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
NO DUKES OR EARLS.
Only PIcbs In the Criminal World
Before Justice John.

OnIy TlcDs In inc CAs
Before Justice John.
Only visitors Of ordinary rank IN the
criminal catalogue were before Justice
John yesterday morning.
Eliza Nash (colored) was charged with
stealing several pieces OF clothing, but
as the claimant for the apparel did not
appear, the care went over until TUESDAY.
In the case CT William Harris (colored),
charged with entering the house OF Lucy
Wesley with intent to commit larceny.
the accused was sent on to the grand
jury.
Anna Spencer (colored was charged
with being disorderly in the street, ana
was taxed s.
The remaining cases were charges
against the habitues who imbibe too
freely, and when the names OF these
had been added to the temperance roll
court adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

H. Camp lot 2 in block p, section l, High
land Springs, $500.
Lucy NJ. and Garland B. Taylor TO Pc
tersburg Perpetual Building and Loan
Company, lots 8, Z. s. and part OF in
square 27, Barton Heights, in satisfaction
OF lien thereon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Council Committees to Meet.

Tomorrow will be another busy day
among the Council Committees. At s
yclock q special session of the Commit
lee on Streets will be held to consider the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

the bazaar to be held next month. from
tina Rfh - the nth for thu benefit Of St.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
The Cohen Company.

Every department In the big dry-goe''
house is giving trading stamps. AsA
for item.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

The Cohen Company
Is the only dry-goods store that gives
trading stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS.
Local Societies Choose Officers for the
Ensuing Term.

Local Societies Choose Officers for the
Ensuing Term.
Harmony Lodge, No. 81, Knights Of
Pythias, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Chancellor command
err, Edward G. Niles; vice chancellor, James
B. Railcy; prelate, Herbert W. Lewis; mas
ter Of work, Michael J. McInnis; master of
exchequer, George w. Heisley (re-elected);
master of finance Marcel G. Delarue re-
elected; keeper of records and seal, Ben.
C. McQuay (re-elected); master at arms
Edgar B. Thomas; inner guard. James c.
Sherwood; outer guard Nicholas Raynor:
(re-elected): delegate to relief bureau, John
w. Robinson (re-eiected); trustees, G. Mil
ton Thomas, James Kelly Mangum and
Michael ]. McInnis; representatives to
Grand Lodge, George w. Heisley, James
Kelly Mangum, Marcel G. Delarue, Will
liam A. Thompson and Ben. c. McQuay
(all re-elected).
At regular meeting of Lafayette Lodge,
No. 13, Independent Order Mechanics, held
last night, the following officers were elect
ed for the coming year: w. NJ, Philip
Nachman: J. NJ, ]. Meinekheim; recording
secretary, E. r. Barbour Fourth term);
financial secretary, P. J. Cooksey Fourth
term); treasurer. J. A. Pierpoint chaplain,
F. T. Scott: O. S., Charles Diller; organist,
A. Barghansen; conductor, A. A. Column
bus; trustees, L. Nachman, c. Diller and
s. Brashears. At the next meeting of the
lodge the officers elected will be installed
by Grand Architect Giraffe, who will be
accompanied by the grand officers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
Transfers of Real Estate.

No. 1913 Kenyon street-James b. Badly
to Ida c. Rogers, part of lot I, blk 81, Co
lumbia Heights; $40.
18th and r streets northwest-John T.
Arms ct ux. to Henry A. Brown, part of lot
D. So. 1856; $4,000
o street northwest between LIST and Sd
streets-Chas. F. Benjamin and VIM. H.
Duncanson trustees. to DELLA Bundv, lot
81, So. 5;55; 81, $50
Sth street northeast between E and F
streets-Jno. H. Cook ct ux. to Alvin NJ.
Chaplin, lot Al, So. S92; $500.
10th street northeast between F and G
streets-Harriet L. Coyle ct al. to Jno. H.
Cook, lots Is, Al, 4S, So. 93J; s., 600.
II street southwest between 9th and 18th
streets-Thomas Curtin ct al. to Annie and
Margaret Curtin, part of original lots %
and "A, 50. 1863: $40.
New Jersey avenue southeast between X
and l. streets-John Cook, trustee, to John
F. Donohoe, part of lot 10. SO. IA; $40.
= street northwest between 21st and 22d
streetsTA. w. Hopes. trustee, to Thomas
Moore, part of original lot q. SO. CT; S., coo
Barry Farm-John X. Lynch ct ux. to
Albert c. Bradford, lot 33, sec. g; $40.
Barry Farm-Chas. P. Roy ct TX to John
r. Lynch, lot 81, Sec 6; SO
Southeast corner of Sd and E streets
northeast-Patrick F. Nelgan ct ux. to
Chas. NJ. Smoot, lot 3S, SO. $50; So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
THE COURTS,

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Nourse agt. Pole; rule on defendants, re-
turnable January 8, granted. Crown agt.
HARRISON; decree Of December 8, 1897, va
Gated in part. Hammer agt Ketcham: in
structions to receiver granted.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole
Capital Trust Co. agt. Walbridge ct al. ::
motion for judgment overruled. Goldstein
agt. Stahl; marshal to hold goods pending
motion. Scott Bros. agt. Monkey: motion
for new trial overruled and Judgment
Probate Court-Justice Hagner.
Estate of Thos. 1. Gardner; final notice
naming Friday. January %, for settling
estate. Estate Of Susan V. Clark do Es-
tate of Sarah F. Sheriff.: will admitted to
probate and letters testamentary granted
to Chas. H. and Marie J. Sheriff.: bond
$1,000. Estate of Edward s. Raymond: do
to Edith l.. Raymond; bond 81, 900 Estate
of Conrad Jost; do to Louis Behrens; bond
$1,000. Estate of Ada ]. Carter; order to
sell coal yard on K street. Estate of Della
Noonan; proof of publication. Estate of
Elizabeth Hodgson; receipts filed. Estate
of VIM. W. Hulse; letters of administra-
ton granted to Chas. NJ. Catlin; bond,
$1,000. Estate of Alfred B. Jackson; proof
of publication. Estate Of Thos. Page; order
of sale. Estate of Maria L. Birth: account
passed. Estate of James J. Brooks; do.
Estate of Theresa Marshall do In re
Nancy E. Smith, guardian: application for
loan refused. Estate of Pauline Harris;
letters Of administration granted to W. c.
Murphy, bond, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
DEATH OF FRANK H. HOWE
Former WashIngtOnian Once Prom
nent In Omclal Life.

Former WashIngtonian Once Promi-
nent In Oficlal Life.
Word has beeRreceived here of the death
in New York city Wednesday evening of
Mr.. Frank H. HoweI Mr.. Howe was the
son of the late Timothy o. Howe of Wis
consin, who was at one time Senator from
that state, and subsequently Postmaster
General. Mr. Frank Howe came to this
city, after graduating at the University of
Michigan, as the secretary to his father
while he was senator and subsequently
became chief clerk Of the Post Office De-
partment when his father was made Post
master General. He was afterward an
assistant attorney general in the Depart
ment of Justice, and later went to New
York, where he engaged in literary pur-
suits, which were more to his taste than
the practice of law.
His first novel, "a College Widow" met
with ready sale and attracted a good deal
of attention. He was the author Of sew
eral other books, and did great deal of
work for various newspapers.
Mr.. Howe in his younger days was quite
active in amateur theatricals in this CITY,
and a performance of his Of the part Of Old
Eccles in Robertson's cast is well remem-
bered by those who saw 1t as having been
equal to professional work. Mr.. Howe mar
ried Miss Ella Ray Of this city. He had
large number of friends here. who will
deeply regret his death. He was forty
eight years old.