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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
In the Cnnrte

4 suit was instituted in the Chancery
Court yesterday by j. w. Ander-
son & Co. and W. NJ. Parrish,
who sue for themselves and others
lien creditors of the Virginia
State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society against the Virginia State
Agricultural and Mechanical Society,
John SHELTON Williams, and c. Y. Mere
dith. trustees, and others. the objects Of
which suit Is 90 set aside and annul a
sale made on the 18th Of June. 1891 Of
the property commonly known as the Fair
Grounds and TO subject said property 10
the satisfaction of the lien creditors of
said Society. The plaintiffs are repre-
scented by Judge Edmund Waddill, ST.,
and Messrs. Anderson & Anderson.
Marriage licenses were Issued 10 the
following couplesi
William Mccarthy and Miss Annie Dis
ncy.
Robert L. King and Miss Matte Smith.
suit for divorce has been instituted IN
the Law and Equity Court by William
Patterson against MARINA Patterson for
divorce on statutory grounds.
In case Thomas r. Savage against T.
W. Tignors Sons in the Law and Equity
Court the jury decided that gun was
unlawfuuy held by the defendant and
that the plaintiff should return it or pay
S35 its value
Suit was instituted in TIE Law and
Equity Court late yesterday evening by
Polly Smith against the Richmond Trac-
ti0n Company; damages. 5000. The suit
Is brought on account OF injuries alleged
10 have been received by the plaintiff on
April 27th last on Beech street by being
thrown 10 the ground from one OF the
defendants cars. Nj. 5. S Y. P0ttesOn
IS attorney for the complainant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
4NOTHLE POSITION T. MENT.
Error in the Indictment Against George +.
CrowfDrd

The case Of the Commonwealth against
George h. Crawford was called IN lhe
Hastings Court vest arday.
When the indictment was read II was
discovered that the defendant was chars-
ed with taking the note OF Mrs. fey-
ronuet on the day OF August, 1891 Inc
date should have been 1890.
Judge Witt called the attention OF the
Commonwealth Attorney TO the error
and ne at once moved 10 enter HoNc
prOsequi 10 the indictment.
Mr. Hul Carter, OF counsel Tor CraN-
ford was willing to waive ali objections
70 the error and expressed himsei IL
exceedingly anxious 10 proceed win inc
case. Judge Richardson, the common
vealth's Attorney, however, objected 10
further proceedings under the indictment
His objection was sustained by Judge
Witt and a nOlle prosqu was entered
The witnesses were recognized 10 appear
before the grand jury on Tues"ay n'NI
Monday being a holiday
Marta H. Slower became surely WI the
sum OF 5000 for the appear "hc" ot INC
indge + RICHARDSON was much worried
about tho error ir the indictment - u
"a the first he has since he became ON
monwealth's Attorney. out ne wus vas vas
willing 10 proceed until every INNS
nut i'm proper shape.
In Tho Times OF Yesterday morning con"
cerning the case OF Meredi h vs. CraW-
ford. the following statement appeared:
among the property 10 one piece OF
ons hundred and twenty acres In CHESTER
field county The decree sets aside Il
deed made by Crawford to X. A. Miller
bearing date July 6. 1898. and one on the
same date conveying property TO [. A.
Crawford.
Mr.. c. A. Crawford said last night that
no such transfer has ever been made to
him by George r. Crawford.
The decree sets aside deed from
George F.. Crawford TO r.. A. Miller and
a deed OF trust from X. A. Miller TO &.
A. Crawford. trustee.
Mr. Crawford further stated that his
name was used as trustee without his
knowledge. and that he knew nothing or
the transaction until the publication
above referred TO In yesterdays paper.
Mr. Crawford also said that In justice
10 Mr. George r.. Crawford. II must be
known that he has used his name as
trustee I'm a good many deeds therefore
there was nothing unusual in the ono
referred 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
yur c0URr or JUSTICE JOHN.
Along Docket Before His Honor Yester-

Eddie Williams and Sarah Randolph
were the first to respond. Sarah said
another man was beating her when Eddie
ran 10 the rescue and tried 10 carry heF
home. She demurred against doing sn n
j thing because she thought she could
go home when she couldn't 30 any place
else.
Justice John.
And now they will both remain away
from home for some time. for the Szoo
was not forthcoming
yyn Franklin is a farmer out * work.
There Is hay 10 eur, wheat 20 thIash'
corn 10 plow and other things 70 do. but
William could get none OF IL. Justice
Tohn couldn't understand how a farmer
could expect 10 gee anything 10 do in
Richmond and sent William down for ten
days.
rosa Nubbln, an old colored woman
cot full last night, and being unable 10
take care OF herself she fell into the arms
NJ the law as represented by stalwart
policeman She had s. In her pocket and
Justice John took that.
II. +. Marlborough, a colored boy threw
some stones in the street and II cost ms
father 81 to redeem his son from the
clutches OF the law.
Temple burnett 4 INfh0N'i III Nis' .-"~
Market was fined $3.50 for abusing an
officer.
Moses Owens. Junius Bryant, Everett
coleman and Jennie Johnson. quartette
OF dark-hued individuals. got mixed up,
After noses had been counted ana pleas
set forth. Junius Bryant and Jennie Cole
man were singled out TO pay $50 each.
..Ho hit me twice with two rocks, said
Everett Coleman.
III will cost him $3.50 for hitting you
four times.
Charles Burvoe and Walter Jasper are
two colored farm hands from Fluvanna
county. They wanted TO ind work In
richmond They were willing to cut hay.
nick peas. draw water and drive the cows
10 pasture Most Of their time was spent
In watching the daisies grow around Lee
Monument. Walter carried pistol 10
keep off robbers. and when the two farm
ers were gathered into the fold Tuesday
the pistol was found concealed IN the
bottom OF his pocket. a strong plea was
put forth by both men. They promised
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01

number Of changes have been
made I'm the operating divisions
T.. Ryder. Charlottesville, Va. has
been made superintendent OF the Wash
ingion division, Washington. ID. C., 10
Monroe. Va. Alexandria Branch. Round
Hill branch. Harrisonburg branch. War
renton branch, and Monroe yard e. i.
Thomas has been made master mechanic
OF tho Washington division. located at
Alexandra. va, while q. w. Payne has
been appointed roadmaster. and @. w.
walker supervisor OF bridges and build
Ings OF the division. with headquarters at
Manassas. Va.
L. J. Carmolt will be made roadmaster
and Burton Marye. supervisor OF Dridf IS
and buildings with headquarters at Rich
mond
The jurisdiction Of w. II. owens Is ex-
tended over the Richmond Division and
Danyille Terminals. as master mechanic
with headquarters az Manchester, Va
W. +. West viii be IN charge OF the
Richmond Division as superintendent
This division extends from Neapois TO
West Point, and includes also the KEYS
Vile and Henderson branches
There have been made twelve dlvi-
sions instead OF eight as heretofore.
/ other divisions and their superintendent
/ named are:
Charlotte Division-W. b. Ryder super
intendent Charlotte. n. C.-Spencer y.
! c.. to Greenville. 5. g.. Spartanburg 10
! Biltmore Norwood Branch. Tayl0rsviiie
Branch, Spencer Yard. and Greenville
Yard.
! Norfolk Division-Thomas Bernard.
roadmaster; \. \. Weiker supervisor
! Of bridges and buildings Headquarters
| al Greensboro. y. &.
| Charlotte Division and Atlanta Division
/ between Greenville. 5. g.. and Belt
/ Junction-R. Southgatc. roadmaster: c.
r. Walton. supervisor OF bridges ana
/ buildings Headquarters at Charlotte,
| y. &.
! Asheville Division-W. o. sprigg super
! intondent. Asheville. y. q. Salisbury. y.
! c.. to Morrstown. Tenn. Murphy Branch
and Biltmore Yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
PIIHIIiC scr Ne.
4 sad Spectacle Presented in Justice
Ciutchfeld's Court.

Mrs. Lou Hollcran and her little daugh-
ter presented a pathetic scene In the
Police Court yesterday when they
sought protection from their husband ana
father. Thomas Holoran.
The marks OF beauty about the face OF
Mrs. HollOran were marred by those OF
trouble, and the sweet-feecd little girl,
who was neatly dressed, was like pretty
rosebud among lot of thistles.
Mrs. lfOllOran said her husband had re-
eatedly beat her, and on last Saturday
night she had been turned out OF doors
with her three little children. lie had
choked her. boat her with chair, smoth-
cred her, and otherwise maaltreated her az
various tines the wife alleged, and now
all she wanted was protection, as she
feared for her life.
The child also testified that her father
had cruelty treated her mother. and the
manner In which she spoke Indicated that
nothing but the truth came from those
young lips.
Mrs Hollorans arm bore a bruise, which
she testified came from The blow from
a chair in the hands of her husband.
Mr. Holloran swore that ne had not
mistreated his wife lie said they ire
quenty had a "faw words"
During his testimony. Mr. HOlloran be-
came sudd.ny sick and sat down In the
witness chair Just in time 10 save him
self from falling TO the floor IN faint
Water was dashed I'm his face and he re-
Xived in 4 few minutes. His little daugh-
ter stood at his side and famed MIN,
and the wife looked on with tear-dimmcd
eyes. Sorrow shone from. many faces az
the sad spectacle rs the man resumed his
feet and the wife begged the Justice not
10 fine her husband. but 10 keep him
away from her.
Holloran was fined so and placed under
bond to keep the peace FOR twelve months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
AnANDSOME EDfFICE.
The Grace. Street BAPTIST Church VIII De
Credit to the city.

Credit to the city.
After ten months work upon It the new
crace-Street Baptist church begins TO loom
up imposinrly and invariably attracts all
passing eyes.
The work was begun I'm September last
and has been pushed actively since al
though time has not been spared to Sc
cure the best of each material USED.
The building is TO cost $3o,VlJ
The plan Of the structure Is especially
pleasing 10 the committee as IL provides
for the amplest light and ventilation on
tho basement floor Of the edihce. II
also leaves abundance Of space at the
northwest corner Of the lot for puttlng
tho heating apparatus underground ana
entirely outside Of the walls Of the build
ing. thus practically removing every dan
ger Of the destruction Of the house by
ire
In the basement Of the new church the
arrangement will Doe peculiarly fine In
addition 10 the long Sunday-school room
proper there will be ten rooms for Bible
classes parlors &c.
Tho auditorium will seat nine hundred
on the floor. The pulpit will be in tho
northeast corner. and VIII have behind II
the baptstry. the grand organ. and space
TOR Quarlctte choir and choral choir.
This choir space Will Toe arranged on
either side of the pulpit. on this will
also be the pastors study. with several
Bible classes and robing rooms.
The galleries will not be so heavy as
in the previous building. but they Will
be unusually convenient and attractive.
II is not possible 10 say what the final
expense of fitting up will be. The cost
Of the furniture and decorations Of the
former building. including the organ. was
about 81 600 but it is hoped that they can
ba gotten for less.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
REV. Or. HIDfN's ADDRESS.
lie speaks on God in Nature Before IN
virginia Business College.

The twentv-frst OF a series Of interest
ing addresses by Richmond pastors oelote
the normal classes of the Virginia Busl-
ness College. on Broad street was deliver
ca bv Rev. Or. j. c.. Hiden yesterday
morning at O'Clock in the classroom oil
the school building. o,
The audience chamber was well-hiled
with students and teachers who gave
earnest attention TO the minister clo-
quent words.
Or. Hiden's theme was God In Ma
ture" and in opening seconded the I'M
mortal utterance of the philosopher
Whewell that. with regard 10 the ma
terial world. we can al feast 90 so far as
this-we can perceive that events are
brought about not by insulated interposI-
lions Of divine power eXcrted IN each par
ticular case. but by the establishment
OF general laws
Or. Hiden considered nature from
unitarian standpoint and pointed the
adaptability Of everything in nature S
world
There was a misconception In the use
OF the words Mature" and Natural
according 10 DR. Hidden. Few words are
so widely and sadly abused.
The nature OF a thing is the fixed and
settled character Of that thing and the
laws Of its nature are the fixed and set
tied conditions under which il exists or
acts
Or. Hidens address met with warm
comment from students and faculty alike
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
TO MEET ON A MOUNTAIN
CLINTFOOD LODGE or MAsONs 10
THERE ASSEMBLE.
Major Alfred X. Courtney, Grand Master oil
Masons of virginia. Grants the DIS
pensation The Object.

Masons OF the extreme southwest are
accustomed TO holding lodges on high
hills or low Wales depending largely on
the topography fthe section in which
they live.
Few. however. will carry the banner
OF the craft higher than Clint
wood Lodge TO which Major Alfred
r.. Courtney. Grand Master OF Masors Of
virginia, has just granted a dispensation
to hold lodge on the top Of a mountain
in Dickinson counoy at a place known as
the Breaks.
WILL STRIKE CAMP.
The occasion for the unique dispense
ton is that members OF Clintwood Lodge
and representatives OF five or six other
lodges with their families viii on July
4th strike camp AZ the Breaks for a
week or ten days. II was deemed desif-
able 10 hold lodge while there tent be-
ing used for enclosure.
UNDER DEPUTY PRIMER.
Grand Master Courtney saw no valid
objection 10 the plan under proper safe
guards ana he accordingly granted the
dspcnsation TO open ClintwOod Lodge az
the place named for work ana instruc-
ton under the supervision Of District
Deputy Grand Master. DR.. j. +. Primer,
of Mendoza. Washington county.
The craft anticipate a great deal Of
pleasure from the unique plan and broth
erly love will doubtless be ccmented by
the lodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
Bright Prospects

As the date for the Sixteenth interna'
tional Christian Endeavor Convention,
10 be held in San Francisco from July
eth 10 Jlly 18th approaches the prospect
for a large attendance grows brighter.
In all things progressive the California
Endeavorers have made provision TOT
every detail and the reception. and enter
tainment OF visitors will be well looked
after by special committees.
The matter OF finances Is one OF more
Importance to the delegates 10 this Con-
ventlon than 10 any other that has ever
been held. As no round-trip tickets are
to be sold from Eastern points. II will be
necessary 10 bring more money than has
been required AT other conventions IL
the delegates bring currency. they are
open 10 the assaults OF pickpockets and
to the danger OF losing II. The Commit
tee OF 81 suggests that delegates obtain
from their local banks drafts on New
YORK. CHICAGO or san Francisco. such
drafts can be cashed without expense q
delay upon proper identification.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
4 Splendid Showing.

In these days OF hard times, when
there is so much cause for complaint OF
bad business, II is interesting 10 examine
the latest comparative statement OF tho
Merchants National Bank OF this city.
which appears In full In another column.
Taken as n whole. the statement Is
most excellent. and reflects great credit
upon the careful conservative manage
ment OF the bank.
A casual examination shows that the
surplus account has increased from lss2
TO 1897 nearly 500 900. and the deposits IN
ten years have increased from n little
over 81 600 200 10 nearly s20000o0.
This bank has the well deserved repu-
taton OF keeping strong In times OF
financial pressure. and It's depositors
feel the consequent protection.
With deposits 81. 95I.f23. IL has on hand
i'm cash and due from bankers. and in
United States ana other first-class bonds.
taken at their market value). a grand
total Of 81 i02, 10 say Il per cent OF It's
deposits
It's custom Of borrowing no money on
its own account or re-discounting It's
paper is an additional element OF
strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
ACTION or THE REPUBLfCINS.
1t is Probable That state Convention will
be Hold.

be Held.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance publishes
an interview with Colonel William Lamb,
chairman of the State Republican Com
mittee. in which he is credited with say
ing:
''There seems to be very general de-
sire on the part of Republicans 10 have
a state convention. but what will be the
action Of the State Committee upon the
subject. / am not yet prepared TO state.
So far as / am concerned, | viii support
no candidates in the fall election who do
not stand unecuivocally upon the 81.
Louis platform"
From this statement the Free Lance
deduces the following.
l. That Colonel Lamb fayors the calling
Of a Republican State Convention TO
name straight-Out Republican ticket
TO be voted for this fall.
2 That under no circumstances viii
Colonel Lamb support a Palmer and
Buckner cold Democratic ticket
3. That Colonel Lamb IS not a gold man.
but a believer in international bimetal-
lsm.
Judge Edmund Waddin Jr.. a member
Of the State Republican Committee. ana
also a member Of the Executive Commit
tee. was seen yesterday afternoon. and
was asked his views on the matter. Judge
Waddill declined 10 discuss the subject
further than 10 say that az the proper
time he presumed the Executive Commit
tee would call the State Committee to-
gether. when IL would be decided what
action IS TO be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01

An important change in the Freight
transportation service between New
York, Philadelphia and the South aas
been made BY traffic agreement arranged
between the Baltimore and Philadelphia
Steamboat Company and tho Baltimore
steam Packet Company by which
through freight line has been formed for
handling goods 10 all points reached by
the Searboard Air Line and It's connec-
lions. The Baltimore and Philadelphia
steamboat Company maintains a daily
service from New York and Philadelphia
10 Baltimore by way OF the Delaware and
The freight will be carried from Balt-
more 10 Portsmouth, Va. the tidewater
terminus OF the Sesboard Air Line by
steamers OF the Old Bay Line. ana
thence transferred by rail 10 its destina-
ton. The new line will give added faciii-
ties TO Philadelphia merchants for doing
business I'm tho South, and II VIII receive
a large patronage on account OF tne
shortness OF the route, and the quick
dispatch OF freight which II enables.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01

Two laG.es from Richmond had a narrow
escape from drowning in Greendale Lake.
near Highland Springs, IN Henrico coun-
~ Tuesday
They went there on the Seven Pines
electric cars. and secured a boat for row
ing on the lake, and all went well, until.
FOO some way the boat was over
turned. and both OF the fair rowcrs were
in the water.
Their dresses buoyed them up. and they
chung to the boat with energy shouting
at the same time.
Immediately Or. J. r. Collins, who lives
I'm the neiehborhood, and who was pass,
ing by went 10 the rescue with another
boat, ana brought them ashore safely.
The ladies' were profuse I'm their thanks,
but did not give their names 10 their
rescucr.
They took the first car back 10 Rich
mond. and the Doctor has hearo nothing
OF or from them since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01

Additional Particulars of the Sudden Ends
inc of His Iife IN ErnoklNn-

Ing OF Ills lsiit ~ biR'NsN"
The New York Herald referring 10 the
sudden death Monday night OF Rev. Or.
Frank NJ. Ellis. pastor OF Washington
Avenue Baptist Church, who was AT one
time pastor Of tho Eutaw Place Baptist
Church. Baltimore, says.
Just as ne finished bidding godspeed to
q young man entering the ministry the
Rev Frank NJ. Ellis, ID. D., ended long
and faithful service 10 the same calling
lie had assisted at the ordination Of the
Rev. James Briston. i'm the Tabernacle
Baptist church. Third Place and Clinton
street Brooklyn AS he left the building
he suddenly became unconscious, and
died In "a few minutes from apOpleSy.
Or. Ellis earlier in the evening was one
~ party OF guests at the home Of
George :. Forester No. 52 De Graw
street Several other ministers were pres
emit. including Rev. MIR. Briston. All re-
marked the good spirits of Or. Ellis. lie
was the life OF the party.
DR. Ellis when they adjourned later TO
the Tabernacle church took seat on the
platform with the pastor. the Rev. Erwin
bennett and other clergymen. The
church was filled with members OF the
congregation and friendv Of Mr. Brston.
In the course of Che ordination service
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-01
SOTTH ERN RIILUiY tHINGiS.
More Divisions Made and officers APP
pointed.

A number Of orders have been issued by
various officials Of the Southern Railway
making changes in the management Of
oinerent divisions, which become efectiv
July 18th. The Offices of general roadmas-
ter and superintendent Of bridges and
buildings have been abolished. j. a.
Dobson has been appointed superintendent
Of tracks. bridges, and buildings. at
Washington. ID. G.. in charge Of the main
tenance of way and structures upon the
Washington. Norfolk. Charlotte. Rich
mond. Ashevile and Columbia divisions
and so much OF the Atlanta division as
lies between Greenvllle. ). c.. and Belt
Junction, including branches. Mr.. ID. w.
Lum is made superintendent OF track.
bridges. and buildings at Atlanta. Ga. i'm
charge Of the maintenance OF way and
structures upon the Atlanta Except be-
tween Belt Junction and Greenville. s. c.
Birmingham Macon. Admission, Knoxville,
and Louisville divisions
The jurisdiction of Mr. J. s. Il. Thomp-
son. assistant general superintendent At
lsnta, Ga. will be over tho Atlanta. Ma
COZ. Admission. Birmingham. Knox
Vile. and Louisville Divisions. a