Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-01
THE C0CKADE CITY.
DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED AMI
WELL-KNOWN MERCHANT.
The Work on the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina Railroad In
spected-A Satisfactory Trip-Hafl-
Storm-PersonaI and General.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 3.-(Special)
Mr.. Isaac Eigenbrun, vice-president of the
Eigenbrun Clothing Company, and one of
our most respected Hebrew citizens, died
of pneumonia this morning at his resi-
dence on Marshall street after an illness
of only a few days. He was at his store
the latter part Of last week. Mr.. Eigen-
brun was born in Welsenbrun, Bavaria,
on the 5th Of May, 1898, and had conse-
quently just passed his Goth year. He had
been engaged in mercantile business for
many years, and by his upright life and
business integrity wop the esteem and
confidence of all who knew him. He
leaves two sons and four daughters.
INSPECTING THE WORK.
Mr.. Dewitt Smith, president; General
James S. Negley, vice-president; Mr.. Will
liam r. Mckinney, counsel; Mr.. w. p.
Chapman, chief contractor, and several
other officials of the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina railroad. accompanied
by the members of the Finance Commit
tee of the Common Council. drove out In
carriages to-day along the line OF the
road from Petersburg to Stony Creek
ana inspected the WOTk luuS uOUe.
The party returned to the city this eve
ming. and it is learned that the trip
was a very satisfactory one. The work
was found TO be of first-class order suited
to first-class road, and of a character
which is promised along the whole line.
For satisfactory reasons, as already
stated in this correspondence, the compile
ton OF the first twenty miles of the road
has been delayed, and President Smith
Tiki oil
Council TO grant a reasonable extension
OF time in which to fulfil the company's
contract with the city. There is no doubt
that this extension will be granted. Mean
while, the chairman Of the Finance Com
mittee has been notified that the 100000
of the first mortgage bonds OF the COM
pany are now ready for delivery on the
order OF the city of Petersburg In accord
ance with Mr.. Dewitt Smiths contract
with the city.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Captain Stephen W. Jones, of New
York, is visiting friends in this city.
on dit, that on the afternoon of wed
nesday June sth, at the residence OF
the bride, in this city, Mr.. l.. Emmett
Badger and Miss Eliza II. McClevy will
be married. Mr.. Badger is one OF our
most prominent and popular young bust
Hess anu ltt piO0ptNiiNo -
an exceedingly charming and attractive
young lady.
heavy fall of hail. lasting between
FIVE and ten minutes, occurred in the
lower part Of Prince George county yes
terday afternoon, but it is learned that
the stones were not Of sufficient size
TO cause much damage
William II. Stevens, a very worthy
colored man. employed for several years
as supervisor at the Central State Hos ,
pital, died quite suddenly at that institu-
ton yesterday. He was a faithful and
valuable employee.
The May term OF the Circuit Court OF
Surry county was opened yesterday by
Judge Hancock. The chancery docket
furnished the only business OF the term.
Rumor has II that one OF our best
known citizens is contemplating removal
TO Richmond 10 engage in business.
Mr.. Omohundro yesterday filed with
the Clerk 162 additional applications for
the purchase OF delinquent property in
this city. making largely over 800 appli-
cations thus far filed by him.