Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-02
In OUR SISTER CITY.
GLEANINGs OF THE NEWS rnou
THE soUTH SIDE.
CITY COMMITTEE and DELEGATES.
The Committee Called for Tonight
to Elect a Chnirman-Delegates All
Named and Instructed for Lamb
Council Committees-PersonaI.


to elect a chairman. The committee con-
sists Of the following well-known Demo-
| Gratis: First ward--G. w. Gooding, @. b.
Elder. and J. l. BEDFORD. Second Ward
A. J. Gallagher, C. A. Pickett, and w. It.
Pugh. Third ward-Dr. e. T. Rueker,
X. e. Owen. and A. L.. Simpson. Fourth
Ward-C. F. Moore, d. l.. Toney, and
Charles f. Burkert.
The delegation to the Third Congress
sional Convention, which meets in Rich
mond on Thursday, is now complete, and
is made up as follows: First Ward: G. w.
Gooding; Second Ward, w. It. Pugh and
A. j. Gallagher; Third Ward, r.. L. Pa
tram and NJ. A. Rlghtsell; Fourth Ward.
b. NJ. Robertson, r. c. Broaddus. and D.,
l.. Toney. These gentlemen will probably
meet before Thursday and elect a chair
man, who will cast the vote OF the city
for Captain John Lamb.
THE EXCURSION TO-DAY.
II appearances can be trusted, the city
will be almost de%populated to-day.
The prospects are that a very large
crowd will go on the Episcopal and Pres
byterian Sunday-school excursion. Many
Of the people are really enthusiastic over
IT.. This will be one Of the most pleasure
able events OF the summer season.
The Almshouse Committee had its regu-
lar meeting yesterday afternoon, and paid
the usual monthly visit to the almshouse.
They report finding everything at that in
stitution. presided over by Mr.. w. A.
Allen, in excellent shape.
The Fire Commissioners were to AVE
had a meeting last night, but did rot, as
there was no quorum.
The Street Committee meets this after
moor at $50 o'clock in the City Engineers
ofiico.
THE MAYORS OFFENDERS.
Mayor Maurice had occasion to con-
graduate himself on ar unusually good
attendance OF law-breakers at the Police
Court yesterday morning.
James Monohon was before his Honor,
charged by Nora Wingfield with betrayal
under promise OF marriage. Both are
coIored. The defendant was represented
by w. Hay Garnett, who asked for the
hearing TO be continued until tomorrow
morning. This was done.
Thomas Williams was up for creating a
disturbance among the colored population,
and was required to pay a war tax of $3.50
and costs.
Harvey Pugh was the next to appear
before his Honor for justice. He was
charged with being drunk on the street
and abusive to the gentlemen who &c to
make up the finest. He was taxed $.
VACATION FOR REV. j. A. SPENCER.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Christian church
Sunday morning held a short meeting ana
decided TO give the pastor, Rev. j. A.
Spencer, a vacation during August. III
was very gracefully done.
When Mr.. Spencer had concluded his
earnest discourse, and before he had time
TO suspect what was coming, Mr.. w. H.
Porter, a deacon and one OF the most
influential members OF the church, rose
and was recognized. He referred elo-
quently 10 Mr.. Spencers faithful ana ar
duous service to The church; now from
Sunday to Sunday he visited the Sick,
found his way into the residences of the
well-to-do and the novels or the INDECENT
alike. wherever sorrow and suffering were
found; how Sunday after Sunday ne had
broken the living bread to them with ten
derness and fervor Of spirit. Now. he
continued. 'he has well earned a rest,
and l move that we give him the month
of August for vacation"
Another deacon very readily and hearth
w seconded the motion. n Mr.. Porter
put it to a rising vote, with the result
that every member of the congregation
was on his feet in an instant. MT Spen-
Ger the while sat there with a pleased and
appreciative smile lighting up his counte-
nance, while his eyes twinkled suspicious
". He expressed the appreciation, which
II was evident no felt. tenderly and nj
tingly.
Accompanied by Mrs. Spencer and the
children, he will go In a few DAYS 10 WISH
his father. in Henry county.
Rev. J.. w. Reynolds, pastor Of the Red
Lane Baptist church, in the county, Sun
dav baptized nineteen candidates, as a
result Of the revival just closed. He was
assisted by his venerable father, Rev.
Thomas f.. Reynolds, Of this city.
THE WORK HAS BEGUN.
Initial work began yesterday morning
on the overall factory. Excayator Roach
had his men on tho scene early and the
ground was broken. AS soon as this pre-
Iiminary work is done Contractor Clary
will begin his OF putting up the structure.
7. Is TO be- completed and occupied by Oc-
tober LIST.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Ada Walker is visiting relatives In
Keysville.
Miss MAY Anderson has returned home
from a pleasant trip to the seashore OF
Virginia.
Master John Beverly Hancock is visiting
his uncle. DR.. Winston, Of Farmville.
Mr.. ]. o.. Clayton is III at his home, on
Cowardin avenue. He has typhoid-feyer.
Miss Edna Toney has returned home
from a pleasant visit 10 friends n rela-
tives in Powhatan county.
Misses Bette and Gertrude Walker, or
~ q ntpaaf nra NiClflnR IN 4
Washington, ID. c.
Mr., Fred. RoIin. OF Newport News, is
in the city, visiting his relatives and
friends.
DIR. Jacob German, OF Washington, ID.
c.. is the guest Of his brother, Mr.. John
N. German, OF Eighth and Porter streets.
Clopton-Street Sunday school will give
their annual basket picnic TO Youngs
Pond tomorrow. They will leave the
church for the scene Of their outing In
wagons.
The Cemetery Committee has been call
ed TO meet I'm the City Clerks ofhce his
at s o'clock.
ON Friday night will be held the regular
monthly meeting OF the Finance Commit
tee In the office OF the City Treasurer.
Rev. Charles z. Galloway, a minister OF
Virginia Conference, and located on
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland, 10 In the
city visiting relatives and friends BE is
by members Of HIS family,
and they will spend a month In this sec
ton.
The United States Cfvil-service Com
%nounc that an examination
will be held for the post-ohice service In
this city on some date between October
[ and Is. 1898. All persons who desire to
be examined may apply to the secretary
the Board OF Examiners, Mr.. ]. Harry
purdy, at the p~ost-ofice, for application