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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Where the Special Episcopal Council was he yeste day.

of His choice. and then proceed at once
TO ballot without nomination or speeches,
referring directly or indirectly to any per-
son. depending upon the Divine guidance
to lead as right"
Mr. Harris thought the laity had no
right TO vote on this subject. because
under the constitution it had no right 10
control the method OF nomination, the
latter being only the privilege OF the
clergy.
IT is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Pev p. NJ. Randolph thought the reso-
lution of Mr. Dame was out Of order for
constitutional reasons. inasmuch as the
constitution guaranteed the clergy the
right Of making nominations.
Rev. Mr.. bowman offered as an
amendment that the nomination OF
INSTRUMENTATION be made 10 the clergy
bv ballot. lie explained that after the
first ballot recess might be taken Tor
an informal discussion by the clergy OF
the names suggested so as to Indicate
the mind Of the council.
Both resolutions were lost after a good
deal Of discussion. and a resolution was
finally adopted. at the suggestion Of Mr.
e. NJ. Randolph. which limits the nomi-
mating speeches TO five minutes.
Rev. J. ]. Gravatt then offered reso-
luton providing that any charges to be
made against clergymen should be pre-
fered in writing. and then reviewed by
a committee Of five clergymen. in order
to ascertain whether they should be sus-
tanned.
Before any action could be taken on
the matter, the time for the recess had
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Interesting Facts About Richmond Gilt
zens-Other Matters


Capfain James II. Pemberton lies criti-
cally III at his home, 4OS north Seventh
street
Drama entitled the Last Loaf will
be given by the young ladies Of Chestnut
Hnl and Highland Park on Thursday
July Sth.
Mrs. J. Hayes Panton. of guelph. On
tario, is the guest of Mrs. Howard ID.
boge, east Franklin street.
Police Sergeant w. j. orange. who was
badly hurt Tuesday night by falling from
IL trolley car. was reported TO be much
better yesterday.
The following members of the First Re-
eiment of Infantry have been appointed
to the ranks of the mon CONS; y. +.
Taylor and Luther Smith, sereeants,
Company r.. A. Mallory, corporal, Com
pany 5: Willis. sergeant, Company {.
The American barkentne Hancock en-
tered this port Tuesday morning loaded
with Orchilla guano. consigned to the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company.
The captain reported delightful weather
and a pleasant voyage all the way from
Orchilla.
The Rev. DR.. w. T.. Hatchers family
left yesterday for Fork Union, where
they will spend the summer. They will
be Joined later by Professor and Mrs. Dr.
Mott. Of Lynchburg, and Rev. l.. b.
Hatcher, of Norfolk.
President Boatwright, OF Richmond
College has returned to the city after
a brief visit TO his fathers home. In
Buckingham county. and will at once
begin his summer canvass in the interest
Of the college.
Company i. of the First Regiment. In
fantry, under command Of Captain Nor
gan II. Mills. held it's weekly drill Tues
day night on Grace street, in front of
the ST. Claire Hotel The boys made
good appearance. and attracted quite
large crowd to witness the manoeuvres
Of the company.
The Traction Company has arranged for
another series OF balloon ascensions.
which have been so popular with the pub
lie. The first for the week will take place
Immediately before the vaudeville per-
Torrance at the Exposition Grounds to
night. and will be accompanied by fire.
works.
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visitation In West Virginia.
Rev. ]. J. CIopton placed In nomination
Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd. of Norfolk. who
has been In the ministry for seventeen
years. and who is conservative In all his
rulings. and would commend himself 10
every one In the diocese. ST. Lukes
church. at Norfolk. has never been more
successfully administered than under Mr..
Lloyd. lie Is eminently fitted for the
position, said the speaker, and has won
the Affection of all with whom he has
come In contact
Rev. 8. S. Hepburn. Of Hanover, said
that after three weeks Of study of the
list of the clergy, he had been unable to
recommend a man for Bishop-CoadJutor'
and yet he was speaking TO second the
nomination of Rev. a $. Lloyd. lie had
come to the conclusion that the man 10
be selected should be a man win large
heart, a level head. and physically strong
Rev. b. NJ. Randolph placed In nomi-
nation Rev. Dr. r.. IL. Mchim' OF y" ash
ington. He spoke of his ability as
preacher. and organizer. who had uohe
n great deal OF good in country Parishes
If elected, he would carry the gospei INTO
all parts OF the diocese with missionary
zeal.
Professor Carl T.. Grammar seconded
the nomination Of DR. McKm, whom he
thought to be known throughout the
length and breadth of this state and was
a man of moral courage.
Rev. Joseph Ware. OF Ashland, seconded
the nomination of Rev DIR. Robert A. Glib
son, while Rev. II. i. Lee. of Charlottes-
Vile, seconded the nomination of Rev DIR.
Dame.
Dr. Crawford. of the Theological Semi
nary at Alexandria. seconded the nomi-
nation Of DIR. McKim. who he said. was
ifty-hve years old. was well versed In
literary criticism and there was not
lazy bone in his body.
Rev. j.. S. Suckney. Of Monumental
church, also endorsed DR.. McKim
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Home. lie has been an inmate OF the
hospital for three years.
Mr.. Atkinson was during the war a
member Of Company +, Fifth Virginia
Battalion Infantry OF Greencsville county
and was az the time OF his death IN his
Slst year.
Tho funeral took place in the soldiers
section al Hollywood at noon yesterday,
Rev. Moses -. Hoge. ID. D.. OBLIGATED.
john ". Smith.
sTAUNTON, Va. June 3o.-Special-
John W. Smith for fifteen years
valued telegraph OPERATOR OF inc West
ern Union Telegraph Company. died TINS
morning at O'Clock. lie had been SICK
for about ten days but WAS not coneid-
cred dangerously in. lie was taken
suddenly worse in the night and died }"
= few hours.
Mr.. Smith was a native OF Broadway
Va. and has been living in stanton for
seven years i'm the Western Union Once
under Manger Leech. lie married Miss
Lucy Williams. whose father az one
time was Superintendent OF the virginia
Penitentiary She survives him. also nus
father. mother. several sisters and broth-
ers.
Mr.. Smith was most popular """
efficient official and had hosts OF irieh"7
here and elsewhere.
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Parkersburg. W. Va. February p, 1898.
My Dear Mr.. Mason:
/ have received your letter Of 10Th in
stant and would have replied sooner.
but | have been of on a tour. and am
just home.
My relations with Mr.. Gibson were very
close for the nine years he had charge
of this church. That gave me an adj
mIrable opportunity to know him. while
| shall have To acknowledge that IL so
cemented our friendship that perhaps
/ cannot be considered a perfectly i'm
partial witness.
when my dear father seconded his
nomination for Assistant Bishop of Viz
ginia in 1888. he said that he had been
with him for ten years and that ne
thought he was the wiseat man for his
years that he knew. lie said also that he
WAS not an executive. but a concentric
man. and that fairly described him.
should not like to say that MIR. Gibson
was a very remarkable man along one
particular line, but he unites as many.
If not more excellences in high degree
as any man L know.
Il should say that he was robust. men
tally. morally and physically. lie is very
genial. and yet without leyity. He has 4
hearty sympathy with men generally-as
| found when | got him to go las / often
did on short missionary tours for me.
the people We're invariably immensely
pleased with him. and wanted TO see him
again. As for his standing among his
brethren being considered, you know that
he was always sent with practical unanl-
nifty to the General Convention. and he
stepped into just the same position in
Southern Ohio.
Mr.. Gibson was very popular with an
the ladies Of his congregation and equally
so with their astute business men-l
know of no exception. lie is a fair
minded man. clear headed. l have often
thought he could give the best account
Of a book he had read of anyone / knew.
He is free from self-seekng and cant and
nonsense of all kinds as any man you
will find in a days travel-has very
bright. cheerful disposition. I do not
know that he has any special reputation
as preacher but we count him good
preacher. l have heard some OF the best
judges pronounce him very good.
IF you take up any one line. you may
find some man to surpass him. but 1
think II would be hard 10 find any one
better rounded and filled out You could
tell where 10 find Gibson on almost any
question before he expressed himself. He
has no taste for novelties or nonsense-is
clear and sensible and practical-gets
along with everybody, while he is manly
and straightforward / commended nm
very highly to Southern Ohio and 10
Georgia (of course I'm response TO m
oures from responsible parties and have
never regretted one word OF the high COM
mendatlon l wrote, but would be ready
10 reafirm 1t all. At your request 1
write to you freely and have no obIec-
ton 10 be quoted.
BEAUTIFULLY your friend and brother
GEORGE W. PETERKlN'
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Affemnfei Assaulf.

The shrill cries Of a woman and a vol
ley Of murderous curses in a masculine
voice broke the nights stiffness in the
vicinity OF Tenth street entrance TO Cap
itol square last night, and they told Of
the enactment Of thrilling scene to
which there were but few witnesses.
A respectable white lady. who for OBJ
vious reasons does not wish her name
mentioned. entered the park to rest and
wait for car TO convey her 20 the
nome Of her aunt on Marshall street
where she is stopping.
When about TO take a seat on one of
the benches about the fountain, she was
rudely accosted by a white man who at
tempted TO assault her. She screamed
and ths fellow swearing loudly ran
through the park.
The ladies' cries brought a small crowd
together. but the assailant was allowed
to escape.
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"A. I. Hi Rifles and Veterans

PETERSBURG. VA, June 30.-The A.
Z. iii Rifles held Il cOnpany's competitive
drill tonight for handsome gold medal,
which was won by Corporal Norman
Brown
A. i. Hill Camp OF Confederate Neter-
ans, OF Petersburg. has been presented by
Mr.. W. T. Smith. of Nashville. Tenn, with
handsome picture of himself. The pic-
ture VIII ne ~ scented 80 thc ca,np through
Its commander Col o. y. Morgan, to-
morrow night The presentation ADDRESS
Will be made by General Cullen A. Battle
Adjutant Carter X. Bishop will probably
respond on behalf OF the camp. MIR Smith
is brother OF Postmaster II. II. Smith
During the late war he was color bearer
OF the Twelfth Virginia Regiment
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THE AENIEkNOON SESSlON.
After partaking OF an elegant lunch'
which had been furnished by the ladies'
of the various Episcopal churches in this
city. and served in the Sunday-school
room. the members of the council re-
assembled and precisely at o'clock
Bishop Whittle again called the body TO
order.
The resolution submitted by Rev. j. j.
Gravatt just before the recess was then
taken up. and rejected by a vote OF 20
TO "a.
Rev. DR. Hartley Carmichael next offer
ed 4 resolution. under which charges
preferred against any candidate should be
submitted in writing. and TO substantiate
il by competent witnesses. In speaking
20 the resolution. Dr. Carmichael called
attention to the grave responsibility upon
the man who should make any such ac-
cusation. After speaking on that line for
a little time and urging the members To
90 about the matter with the utmost pre-
caution, DR.. Carmichael withdrew his res
olution.
Upon motion of Rev Washington Mel
son. Of Warrenton the council then Of
fered silent prayer preparatory TO go
ing into the nomination
THE NOMINATIONS.
Rev. Mr.. Nelson opened the nominations
by presenting the name of Rev. william
Meade Dame. D. D., rector of Memorial
church. In Baltimore. He considered him
om!nenuy fitted for the Office. as strong
and consecrated man. who possesses emf
nent administrative abilities, and is
man among men who stands by his opin-
ion, and never swerves. DR.. Dame is a
Virginian, the speaker said. a Virginia
man and Virginia clergyman.
Rev. l.. II. Mason placed In nomination
Rev Robert A. Gibson. ID ID, Of Gin
c!nnau He said he knew OF no man better
qualified for the office. and read a letter
from Bishop George w. Peterkn, OF
West Virginia, who very highly endorsed
DR.. Gibson, with whom he worked side
by side for nine gears. and who accom-
panied him frequently on his tours Of
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whatever work he wns unable TO do him
self
Mr.. John T. Harris. OF Harrisonburg
offered a resolution providing Tor COM
mittcc Of three ciersynncn and three lay
mem 10 whom are to be referred the du-
ties Of the Bishop Coadiutor as deemed by
the Bishop. and to report on the same TO
the Council.
Mr.. Bryan offered as an amendment
that the Bishop be requested TO state
more clearly and more distinctly the di-
ties which he will assign 10 the Bishop
COadJutor.
Judge Wallace. Of Fredericksburg. offer
ed. as substitute that I'm view OF the
statement from the Bishop read by the
secretary the Council go ut once into the
election OF Bishop Coadiutor.
\ great deal OF discussion ensued on
that subject. but Judge Wallacc's sub
st!tufc was finally adopted by an over
whelmiag majority. Before this was done
however. Bishop Whit;le made a brlef
statement. saying that the whole proceed
ing had been Unprecedented in thte Unit
ed States. IL was simply impossible Tor
him TO be moro explicit in defining the
duties Of the Bishop Coadiutor inc work
between the two was simply that or two
brethren. which should be done in peace
and harmony
METHOD OF ELECTION.
Another lengthy discussion ensued,
when Rev. y. l.. Dame offered the follow.
ing:
"Whereas we all recognize the fact that
our Lord Jeusus Christ has chosen
man for the vacant office Of Bishop Co
adjutor in His Church in the diocese, and
that our part is TO seek to know His
will In this matter and TO elect the man
OF his choice.
Resolved That when the time for the
election arrives. we will spend a few
minutes in silent prayer, asking earnestly
that our Lord will guide us to The man
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FISHER.-Died. at his home. BOG north
Twelfth street, at . o'clock Tuesday
evening. June 30th. EDWIN TAYLOR
FISHER. only son OF Eleanor ii. and
the late Robert II. Fisher aged twenty
nine years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
LAMBERT. Died. Wednesday. June 30
1897, at o O'Clock +. M, al her residence
SIS Moore street. LUCY JANE. wife Of
the late j. II. Lambert. In the nifty
si-.h wear ~ her are
Funeral from Sacred Heart church
FRIDAY MORNING. at Q a. NJ Friends
and acquaintance respectfully invited
- attend
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THE TIMES RICHMOND. VA. THURSDAY July fsivm

which was then a mission Of st. James
church. From here he went to Parkers-
burg. w. Va. where he remained for nine
gears In charge Of a large church. While
stationed there he always represented
that diocese in the General Assembly.
WENT To CINCINNATI.
In 1855 or 1883 he went from Parke rsburg
to Cincinnati as rector Of Christ church.
He improved the church during his rec
torship TO a very large extent. 1t is
said OF him that no minister possesses
n more devoted flock i'm the Ohio METRO
polls and he has represented that diocese
in the General Convention of South Ohio
ever since he has been a resident OF that
city, His church has been remodelled
and embellshed at considerable expense
whlle he has been It's rector.
Dr Gibson was placed in nomination
Tor Bishop Coadjutor together with DR..
newton three years ago and when the lat
Ter was elected. At that time some
enquiries were made by Rev. II. b. Lee.
or Charlottesville. as to whether DR.. Glib
son was leaning toward broad church.
inanship. The allegation was promptly
uehled, but 1t created some little stir in
the Council.
AN ABLE MINISTER.
Dr. Gibson Is one of the ablest Episco-
past half century. He is man of fine
physique and bearing, of charming and
lovable manners and of broad intellect
ana me reasoning qualities
lie is an ardent student of literature
and constant reader of the best works.
HIS inclinations are exceedingly social.
ana to these he adds that attractive
quahiy or strong personal magnetism,
which easily makes him fri, IDS.
with exceedingly cordial m nners. an
easy address, and charming and con-
genial personality. he has established for
himself a deserved popularity second to
no divine In the Episcopal Church.
While not great pulpit orator. his
sermons are well and strongly written.
ana delivered with that emphasis and
force born Of the speakers convictions
In the great truths which he teaches.
In placing DR.. Gibson I'm nomination.
Rev. L. r. Mason referred to a. letter
written TO him by Bishop George W.
Petsrkin about year ago and wherein
the writer spoke In very complimentary
terms Of Or. Gibson. The letter reads as
follows:
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donvorance from murder battle and sud
den death and keep away from ihe melee
Baltimore sun.
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Norris Collins.

Mr.. Morris Collins. brother OF Mr.. John
Collins. of No. 729 south Pine street, died
yesterday morning at the old Dominion
Hospital. aged twenty-nine years.
Mr.. Collins leaves a wife and two chill
dren, who live at 400 south First street
The funeral will take place from the
Sacred Heart church this afternoon at
o'clock.
Mr.. Morris was employed for several
years at the foundry OF Asa Snyder *
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OBIII AIRY.


Mr.. Edwin Taylor Fisher died at so
o'clock last night AT the residence OF MS
mother. No. 3O5 north Twelfth street
NJ. Fisher was twenty-nine years OF
age and the only son Of Mrs. Eleanor H.
and the late Robert H. Fisher
His father was well known here being
one Of the city's most prominent citizens
and his family one Of the Oldest III VIZ
ginia. -,
Mr.. Fisher was educated as an electr1-
clan and for some years successfully
followed his profession, but about ten
years ago his health began 70 IAN ana ne
was forced 10 retire from active business.
He travelled extensively. seeking 10
better his physical condition. but grad
uallv grew worse. After the death OF ms
father. which occurred last February. ne
began TO fail very perceptibly ana grad
ually sunk until the end came.
Mr.. Fisher was a most estimable young
man of high Christian character ana
greatly respected by all who knew him.
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SALEM, VA. Jun 3O.-Special.-Mrs
Lottie w Hun. the estimable wife OF Mr..
NJ. f.. HUFF. one Of the most prominent
merchants OF Salem. died suddenly last
night about II O'Clock from congestion or
the lungs.
She was up to a few minutes before
death. seemingly in her assuctoned
health. Just fore retiring for the night.
she remarked to her husband that she
had peculiar and very distressing pain
i'm her breast. Her husband, becoming
alarmed. Immediately summoned doe
tor. but when he arrived she was dying.
Yesterday being a very warm day.
Mrs Hun drank ice water gu te freely,
Which is supposed 10 be tho direct
Cause of her death.
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and spoke Of the missionary work which
the latter was doing in Washington.
THE FIRST BALLOT
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Madge Dorsey Powers.

Little Madge Dorsey Powers, infant
daughter of Mr.. w. Frank Powers, died
Tuesday night at l1:i0 o'clock at the
home OF its parents.
The funeral service were held from
the residence of Mr.. X. w Powers. No.
1901 west Franklin street. at 80 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
X. 4. Atkinson.
r. A. Atkinson. an old Confederate SOL
der. died Tuesday evening between and
10 o'clock in the hospital of the Soldiers
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16
There is Nothing Half as GOOdI

Harry Stemple, Operator at the
Iron Mountain depot, says the air
ship was seen by the operators at
Hope and Fulton, to pass over these
places night before last, making in
the direction Of TeXarkana Harry
thinks the balloon is sent out In the
interest Of the pneumatic tire CON.
panlcs to scatter tacks IN all bicy G
thowns, in order to make the de-
mand greater for rubber tires, He
said ~ notice IN the yards here
and about the depot, stray tacks,
aud / think the balloon must have
passed this way
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Mr. Hennie Nash had a stock sale
today and disposed Of several big
rat hogs, He will continue these
sales as the law directs and If you
want to get bargains in swine, you
should attend,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Mrs. Josie Hicks came iu from
Hope and took possession of her
dnt residence ON Walnut known lis
the Byrne property The Hope
Gazette thus speaks of her leaving
that place "NrH Josie Hicks leaves
this week for 'feyifbana, her fus
Wte home She WAS accompanied
by her two lovely children aud mos
theh Mrs NJ, n Mack Their many
friends Ia Hope regret very much
10 see them leave" ,"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Tbos H. Barnes, Of Arkansas,
has been confirmed as District At
torney for the Western district OF
the state, He is the only gentleman
that has secured a piece Of govern
mcut pie tor several days,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

It rained gentle rain here last
night, and the indications point to
still falling weather for tonight or
tomorrow, although we are having
an ideal clear day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

The wortmcn commenced to
move the houses off the corner lot
on Fourth and Pine streets, yester-
day, In order to make ready for the
new BAPTIST church, which IS to be
built Of brick this summer,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

The TExARKANIAN job Office is
crowded with work, we are more
than happy to say Let business
thus continue and we will continue
to wear an eternal smile.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Mr.. ], L. Whatley will open up
in the store house formerly occu-
pied by j. G. Watts Mr. Whatley
is fine business man and he knows
no such word as fail,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Mr. Howell Runnells reports the
loss OF two 6ue mules from Buffalo
guats. Tar aud grease mixed,
smearcd around and In the animals
nose, h saidto be good to keep the
guats of, 1t is worth trying at all
pvcnts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

We have made dilligent enquiry
from the farmers who were in the
city today as to the Buffalo gnats
in Miller county and they all ro.
port that they are not troubled
with them In the least.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Capt, Sam Lyons, a Hebrew Of
Little Rock, committed suicide in
the Jewish cemetery by blowing
out his brains, He was found dead
on his wife's grave yesterday De-
spondency was the cause assigned
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Those who haven't time tor day
light work, can arrange for night
sttmis, at the llurdsal Art Gdls
lorN lg.n
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

The Presbyterian church Is being
carpetcd with a Gue BrussclI carpet
brought from " A. Dryer Mr.
Dryer also furnished the carpet for
the large Webster Il Read house on
Maple street, which Is to be used as
boarding house,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

FoR SALE Set of Drug Store
Fixtures, formerly used by Moore
a. Co., at Winthrop now at llora.
tic, A bargain for cash, Apply
TO w, II, WELLS,
ili2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

Mr. Frank Polhamius has been to
Sill.dec 0ats, so the N b. Herald
reports,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

The New Boston Herald reports
many horses aud mules killed near
there by buffalo gHits It says
sms n llwlbtn have lost eight
head aIso Mr burnett living ou
Cooley pAiue has lost heavily aud
Mr Norman Glass had a fine mare
killed by these pests, aud a eoIored
mm by the name OF John fhomps
SON, Rcd river loat lwomulya hy the
uutt mlvH.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-04-16

The best Of everything the mark
ct affords, at lluddleston Bro3o
meat market