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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
WEST VIRGINIA BAPTISTS.
DIR. Dickinson Talks About (
Great Meeting at Paramount.

Rev A. T.. Dickinson, ID. D., has ie-
turned from the thirty-third annual meet
! ing Of the West Virginia Baptist General
Association, which convened last week
with the Baptist church at Fairmont, w.
Va. To a Dispatch reporter who asked
what is the outlook in that section Of the
Mountain State, DR.. Dickinson replied:
There is not lacking single evidence
Of growing prosperity in all that part OF
West Virginia. New oil wells and ma
tural gas wells are being opened almost
daily, to say nothing of the fat cattle
being sold and the almost numberless
new mines of coal that are being opened.
The Governor of the State, Hon. q. w.
Atkinson. claims that no State in the
Union has made more rapid progress
than his own West Virginia. 1t is now,
he SAYS, the second State in coke, the
third in coal, and the fourth in oil.
"This great Baptist gathering at Fair
mont called together delegates represent
ing about 500 Baptist churches. With
constituency of over 10000 white men,
hers I'm this Mountain State. Besides the
large collections Of money, amounting 10
probably $4,000, about $4,000 is coming
from recent requests, which Will soon
be paid. There was great rejoicing III
the association when Hon. ID. ID. Johnson,
of Parkersburg, arose and SAID that the
heirs who had been contesting the Leach
bequest OF $4,000 had decided to let the
will be carried out. OF this S3O,Wo NO'VW
goes TO educate poor young men and
women in West Virginia, and $4,000 to
state and foreign missions. Another
nron,nent Baptist had announced his
purpose to give the West Virginia bap-
fist General Association some So'VO, out
he died the day before the association
convened in Fairmont, and before ne haa
nut the papers conveying the trust into
shape TO make them legal. L preached
ON Sunday in Grafton. That city Is grow
ing very fast like Clarksburg. Parkers-
burg. wheeling, and all the towns In the
"Pan Handle" as we used to call TINS
part of old Virginia before the war
"Rv the way, Ex-Governor Pierpolnt
stiu lives in Fairmont, and Is SAID 10 De
about 95 years OF age, and In good health'
I we'll remember going to him few days
after ne became Military Governor OF old
Virginia and asking him permission 10
marry a couple on Church Hill. The
brother in whose behalf l made the le-
ouest bears the name OF Allen. and runs
n Jewellers store on Fourteenth and Main
streets. of Richmond lie has not for
gotten how kindly the old Governor re-
snonded 10 his request Tor PERMISSION 10
marry. Mr.. Wiley. at that time United
states senator from Virginia. lives at
Morpantown, not far distant from Fair
mont where his son is Professor of Law
In the State University. The old ex-
limited states senator is said to IS years
of age. and bids fair to see other years"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
NO LOSSES OF MONEY NOW.
Father Donovan Gets His Mail Reg
uIarIy and Promptly.

Postmaster Wray T. Knight denies en-
phatically that any populations have been
reported TO him since Lacys arrest and
conviction.
Father Donovan says his mail Is coming
to hand promptly and regularly, and he
now has no cause for complaint. Mr..
Knight says he receives complaints Of
losses and miscarriage of mail along the
regular lines, such as are received in all
large offices, with great frequency, but
there have been no losses of money re-
ported
Father Donovan Is of the opinion that
at least two thousand of his letters were
stolen, and the amount of money was
large, probably in the thousands. He
has been greatly worried and troubled
about the matter. He receives small
contributions from all parts of the coun-
try for the Catholic Mission, over which
he presdes. When the sender of money
was not promptly notified of it's receipt,
Father Donovan would get a letter of
complaint, and by that means would
learn of his loss. He had TO write hun
dreds OF letters explaining the situation.
often l was kept up late at night an
swering such communications" said he.
1T was great blow to the mission
when our contributors had so much trou-
BILE in getting money 20 us"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A DAY AT THE CAPITOL.
Governor Grants n Pardon and
Makes Two Appointments.

+ Governor Tyler returned from South
west Virginia yesterday and was busly
engaged attending to matters which had
arisen during his absence.
He ordered a pardon TO be issued TO
William Fitzgerald, convicted in the
County Court OF Nansemond, August, 1881,
of HOUSEKEEPING and felonious assault,
and sentenced to ten years in the penl-
/ Tertiary. Evidence discovered after the
trial was submitted to the Governor and
he was satisfied of his innocence. The
petition for pardon was signed by fifty
six well known citizens Of Nansemond,
and the trial judge and commemorative
Attorney also recommended pardon.
The Governor appointed Mr.. John W.
Todd Of Stanton, 10 succeed the late
Mr. f.. y. Berkeley. Of that city, as mem
Der Of the Board Of Visitors OF the Wes.-
ern State Hospital. His term will expire
April -. 1900.
Mr.. Frank w. Chamberlayne was re-
appointed Fish Inspector for Richmond.
Colonel Baker visited the Governor and
conferred with him on matters connected
with the State military.
Hon. Joseph r. Lawless. Secretary OF
the Commonwealth, went to Orange yes
terday to hear Senator Daniel make the
Grafton at the unwilling Of the Confede-
rate monument there.
There was sent out from Mr. Lawless's
office yesterday the poll-books for every
precinct in the State. These are sent To
the clerks of county courts, who, in turn
deliver them to judges Of election at the
various precincts.
Letters, charging incompetency in the
cases OF several teachers selected by dis
trict boards in various counties OF the
State, have been received at the office OF
the state Superintendent OF Public In
struction. These complaints will receive
immediate attention
r. c. Barrett, Superintendent OF Public
Instruction Of Iowa has written TO 81
perintendent Southall, asking him to re-
commend some person for president or
the Iowa University. The salary Is %'OO0
per year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
NEWS OF THE CITY COURTS.
Jury in the Randolph Case Has MOI
Aureed-suits and Motions.

The Jury In the Hastings Court has
been unable to agree on a verdict In the
case OF Hattie Randolph (colore0, who
stands charged with shoplifting. TWO
members are said to be holding out for
acquittal. while the other ten are for
conviction.
The Jury was adjourned until this morn
ing. when they will again take the case
under consideration.
A marriage license was issued by the
Clerk of the Hastings Court to Lewis r.
Brown and r. Matilda Moseby. Both or
the parties are of mature years.
Sidney Giles was before Judge witt
Yesterday, charged with breaking into a
freight car and stealing pair or ladies'
shoes The prisoner pleaded guilty to the
larceny, but the charge Of breaking into
the car was not sustained. and the ac-
cused was sentenced to three months IN
Jail.
In the Circuit Court the following judy
ments were entered
william Schaefer against Duncan e.
Monroe, S17212.
The National Tooth Company against
F. and w F. Davidson. for $lQ.2O.
]. A. Bradshaw against +. NJ. Collins,
for $50
In the Chancery Court James Burke
qualified as administrator OF the estate
Of Mary Susan Throckmorton.
The suit of Cardwell. receiver, against
Hudson was dismissed, on motion OF the
plaintiff.
In the Law and Equity Court the case
Of George w. Donnelly against the city
Of Richmond was heard, but the jury
failed to agree, and was adjourned until
this morning.
Suits were Instituted by w. Crump
Tucker. receiver, against II. M. Starke,
for 81, 900.
Joseph Oppleman against Lazarus
Levy, damages 5000.
John Mcintosh. surviving partner, &C.,
against Robert Gemmell, s232.2O.
Same against w. II. Lumsden SITES.
Motion for judgment was entered in the
case OF c. II. Wood against st. Paul Fire
and Marine Insurance Company, of Min
nesota. for 81 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
REPUBLICAN REFEREE NOT HERE.
He IL Believed to He In Touch With
the League.

Congressman Loudenslager, of New
for by those members of the Republican
League who are building their hopes on
the discontinue OF the office-holders.
has not yet arrived The precise time OF
his appearance is to be heralded in a tele-
gram to the league, for his sympathies
are said 10 lie very strongly in this direc-
ton.
Despite their nonchalant air, the office
holders are not a little disturbed over
the interference of the authorities in
Washington. They say that things are
coming to pretty pass when a few ne
gro Republicans can go up to Washing
ton and have their disappointed ambitions
gratihed by the appointment of referees
and committees of investigation 10 en-
quire into alleged grievances and infamous
reports.
Congressman Ioudenslager will not be
received with any degree Of enthusiasm
IN this quarter, therefore, and there will
be little sympathy for his attempt to un-
rayel the mystery Of the rival claims of
Weisiger and Russell
In the Dispatch yesterday II was in
adyertenty stated that Mr. Weisiger had
been in communication with Mr.. HUI.
chairman OF the Executive Committee . (
the Congressional Committee 1t should
have appeared, Of course, that Mr.. Russell
had received the letters and it is said
that the communications of Mr.. Hull
betray a very unfriendly spirit towards
the Virginia State Committee. This fact
was emphasized at the meeting Of the
Republican League on Monday night and
forms a very good ground for the belief
on the part Of Mr. Russell and his fol-
lowers Of their ultimate success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
NO FAITH CURE
ABOUT sTUART's DYSPEPSIA tab
LETS.
They Cure stomach Troubles and In
digestion Anyway, Whether
You Have Faith I'm Them
or Not.

Mere faith will not digest your food Tor
you, will not give an appetite. will not In
crease your flesh, and strengthen your
nerves and heart, but Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will do these things, because they
are composed Of the elements OF digestion,
they contain the juices, acids, and pep
tones necessary to the digestion and as
simlation OF all wholesome food.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
food II placed in a jar or bottle in water
heated to 9S degrees, and they will do II
much more effectively when taken into
the stomach after meals, whether you
have faith that they will or not.
They invigorate the stomach, make pure
blood, and strong nerves, in the only way
that nature can do it, and that Is, plenty
of wholesome food well digested. IL is
not what we eat, but what we digest
that does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
nearly all druggists at 30 cents for full
sized package, or by mail from the Stuart
Company Marshall, Mich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
The Jnmcs-Kidder-War Engage

The sale OF seats will commence at the
Academy of Music box-ofiice tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock for the forthcoming
engagement on next Tuesday night OF
the stellar triumvirate. Louis James,
Kathryn Kidder; Fred. Warde. in Sheri-
dams comedy, 1.-THE School for Scandal"
The play will introduce each OF the stars
I'm an effective role, aud will give the pub
,ic an excellent opportunity TO witness
the result OF their combined efforts, as
well as 10 estimate the unusual strength
OF the supporting company and to study
the details of a handsome stage produc-
ton. The Importance of this engagement
IS quite sufficient TO make 1t the biggest
event OF the theatrical year in this city.
Each of these stars has been sufficient TO
M tho theatre. and in combination they
should be Irresistible.
The company surrounding the stars is
one OF particular strength. IL includes
such well-known people as Mr. Harry
I.angdon, Mr.. Barry tombstone, Mr.. Col
lin Kemper, Mr.. Norman Hackett Mr..
w. A. Lincoln, Mr.. Brock Beckwlth. Mr..
Charles Clark, Mr.. Thomas Coffin Cooke,
Mrs. Vandenhoff. Miss Loretta Wells,
Miss Aphie James. and Mrs. Emily Grey
Bethel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
SOLDIER CHoKEs HIS WIFE.
Justice John Fines Him Heavily for
It-Many other Cases.

All in all. Justice John had one Of the
most important dockets before him yes
terday morning for some time, and it was
| long past noon when he left the bench.
The great crowd attracted by the case
| of S. L. Hobson, charged with assaulting
| Secretary G.. T.. Fisher, Of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company, remained
, through the entire session.
Walter Amos, the young soldier arrest
ed upon complaint of his wife, Alice Amos,
OF beating her, was given thorough OPP
portunity to explain his strange proceed
ings He did not do so to Justice Johns
satisfaction, and was fined So, which he
did not pay. 1t is frequently the case
that wives will have their husbands be-
fore this court for illtreating them, and
then when they see their miscreant lords
and masters are going 10 be punished let
their love, loyalty, and sympathy get the
better Of their demands for justice and
right. and beg them off; but this little
woman stuck out TO the last-only feel
ing very sorry, evidently, when her hus-
band went down to jail with the rest Of
the prisoners. The prints Of his fingers
were yet on the tender flesh Of her neck,
LEFT there when he choked her.
Joe BEDFORD (colored gave Annie Mar
tin beating In the street, and was fined
SO and costs.
G.. A. Wingfield was up for throwing
rocks at Joshua Clark, and had to pay
81.
The case of f. l.. Morris, charged with
abusing T. f. Clarke, and also Mrs. YES
per, was dismissed his Honor believing
it to be the outcome Of a family feud.
Clarke keeps store at Lombardy and
Cary streets, and Justice John asked Mrs.
Vesper who owned the store. She replied
that she and Mrs Clarke did.
What do Clarke and Nesper do, Them"
queried Justice John.
"They work for u.s." was the prompt
and decided response.
"You and Mrs. Clarke are the bosses, /
suppose" quoth the Justice. again.
Then ne fell into a musing frame OF
mind. "That is just the way ii is at my
house, too. i do the work, and the old
lady bosses. Is II that way at your house.
Sergeant? 0his to Sergeant Thomas) he
asked"
YES" replied the chivalrous treasurer,
"and / am glad OF 1t. too"
The Court then proceeded to further
business.
William A. Watson. charged with beat
ing Laura Watson, his wife, was fined $40
and costs.
Punch Robinson (colored) gave Peter
Wren a beating in the presence OF she
idling crowd, and II cost him s..
The case of David Donati, charged with
keeping his saloon open on last Sunday.
was continued until tomorrow morning.
After that court was adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Property Transfers.

Richmond: John ]. McGovern 10 August
/, and Alfred Henna. 81 Siz-l2 feet on west
side Brooke avenue p il2-lz leet rom
30 feet on Walker street, $40.
Same 10 same, 40 feet on north slde Hod-
din street. 90 feet west of Roane, 500
Henrioo: Berry's executors. frahcls'
Bridget, Mary f., Annie j., Bridget g,
Frances A., and Joseph A. Berry and
Rosa G.. and w. NJ. Andrews to Rosa An
derson. Soxl5r feet the local description
whereof was Nichols street. so.
Hannah f. and James 5: Burke 10 A N
Pollard. - feet on north side Graham
street 20 feet west of Marshall, Slco.
Lewis II. Blair TO Matte A Blair, 81
feet ON east side Lee street, north OF Hill
avenue. 1878.
same TO same. 100 acres on east side
Hermitage road. adjoining property OF
said Matte A. Blair. sl,2y7.O.
Samuel Clark to Susan j. JORDAN, 20
acres. about miles below Richmond, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
loc l9-W&wlU

Valley, n. Y, are excellent. their quality
Is not equal 10 tho Catawbas and l..-
wares that can be grown iu AI.u ...
but that the farmers here have uol a.s
far been willing 20 give the r.oa
care 10 their vineyards. This. Ha .F-.
accounts for the necessity off Importing
grapes Tor the manufacture of Hlu.. NJ
other grapes, there Is an abundance fr
this purpose, and the red wines Of
marie are unequalled by any others grown
in America.
DR.. James A. Colyin. Of this city. and
MISS Annie Eliza Rea, OF this county.
We're married to-day. Rev T. T.. Graves
officiating. Or. Colyin IS prominent
dentist OF this city. and the br is is
daughter OF Mr.. James H. Rcl, of HIS
bora
The ceremony was performed in fh.
parlor at Rose Valley" home az '.'
brides parents. as the Indictment weather
made IL impracticable 20 20 t0 H4-1"l,
Baptist church, which had been nh
rated for the occasion.
The ushers were Mr.. Edgar Richardson
and Or. Herbert Barksdale. OF thIs .i,T
and Mr.. f. NJ. Rea and Mr. j. u. Gilman
OF Crozet
DR.. and Mrs. Colvln took the train for
northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A boon 10 Weak Men.

The depression caused by certain kinds
Of sickness 10 terribly wearing. and weak
ens and runs You down more rapidly than
tho physical disease itself. Weak men
know this. Tho consciousness OF having
lost vitality and vigor, perhaps. foollshlv
~ simply maddcnlng. Once however 10,
the victim see prospect Of recovery and
TINS passes away. The vlgorless mar
sees light ahead, seer renewed strength
and vitality in the immediate f,iturs 49,
IL soon cured. But 1t takes In. bi1hss,
sktu and the wildcat experience, 10 br,rs
ihis about DIR. Greene. IS west Fo,,r.
,esnth street New York city. the aistIn-
smsaed specialist. can accomplish this
e sures the most desperate cases OF
~ shnsSs and debility. You can consult
MIN by letter, free. Write 20 him .,S
~Aa his advice aud YOU win he Glad "'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
The Ancients In Quehec.

The Boston Sunday Times prints quite
q long and bright account OF the recent
pilgrimage 10 Quebec Of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery, OF Boston. whose
visit 10 Richmond several years ago is
recalled with so much interest. Captain
II. j. Olys was in charge OF the Ancients,
which of itself insured a jolly time.
Among those who entertained the dis
tinguished visitors was Lieutenant Com
mander Eickels, OF the Marblehead, who
married Miss Nellie Parker. of this city.
Referring TO the banquet. the Times says:
1.-TWO OF the hap9iest at the tables
were acknowledgements John A. IL.
Nickels, Of the Marblehead, and Captain
Gushing. VI the Ahc!spts. They were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
sudden Death fn Alexandra.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, October lS-si.
cial)-John IL. Raines. a china m.r.HHa-
OF this city. was taken sick in tbe more
ket to-day and died soon after being conc
veyed TO his home, only block aay
The physicians say death was caused Ply
rheumatism OF the heart he had su.-
fered with stomach trouble long while
Deceased came here from DanVi'e sN
years ago and married Miss Marth8 d.
Watkins. Some years later they zee
turned here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
German-American Association.

At the meeting of the German-Ameri-
can Association at Sanger Hall Monday
night, the reports Of the various commit
tees were received, but no important bus
mess was transacted. The financial con
dition Of the association was shown to be
excellent.
Mr.. Carl Ruehrmund (presldenD THANK
ed the committees for their faithful
work, and the meeting was adjourned
The next will be held on the night OF the
third Monday in January, when officers
will be chosen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Postal Clerks Efficiency Tested,

An examination Of railway postal clerks
was held i'm the custom-house yesterday
a number Of racks were ranged along the
sides OF an office, and the men had tc
demonstrate their efficiency I'm sorting let
ters These examinations are held period
ically and no railway clerk is exempt
from them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A Mean Negro Sent ta Ian

Junius Watkins, a negro charged with
assaulting and wounding Leslie Johnson.
son OF l.. ID. Johnson, was fined $40 and
costs by Magistrate Lewis yesterday, and
in default, went 10 jail. II appeared that
Watkins, who was employed by Mr.. John
son. near Barton Heights. becoming an
gered because the little boy threw a peb-
BILE at him, picked up a stone and struck
the child on tho leg, making q painful
wound. The negro also threatened to
strike the father the same wayA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
PETERSBURG.
Funeral of DIR. Leigb-The Detective
Case-A Marriage.

Gnse-A murriuSe'
PETERSBURG, VA, October 1S.-(Spe-
| cial.)-The funeral of Or. II. G. Leigh
sr., took place this afternoon from the
Washington-Stree Methodist Episcopal
church, OF which he had long been an
officer and a devoted member. The great
| love and respect in which DR.. Leigh was
| held I'm the community brought to the
church so large an assemblage Of people
Of all denominations and classes that the
spacious church could scarcely furnish
accommodations for all who desired 10
| honor his memory and pay their last tri-
butte. The solemn services were conduct
ed by Rev George w. Wray, the pastor;
Rev. DR.. w. G.. Starr. of Richmond. the
former pastor, and Rev. DR.. j. w. Rose
| bro, of the Tabb-Street Presbyterian
church.
The following gentlemen served as ac-
tive pall-bearers: DR.. r. ID. McIlwaine,
+. Whittle, n. T. Patteson, Judge J. NJ.
Mullen, Il. w Butcher. Benjamin Lyon,
w. II. Camp. and Arthur X. Davis.
There was large number OF honorary
pall-bearers. The funeral cortege to the
cemetery was one of the longest ever
witnessed I'm this city.
The medical faculty met this morning
and adopted suitable resolutions of re-
spect and sympathy. The faculty attend
ed the funeral in a body.
DR.. Leigh was a member OF the official
board Of the Southern Female College,
which was closed TO exercises to-day,
and teachers and scholars attended the
funeral I'm body. He was also a drec-
tor in the Petersburg Savings and Insur-
ance Bank, and in the Petersburg Gas
Light Company. He was a member OF
A. Z. Hill Camp of Confederate Vete-
rams, and the old veterans were out in
force TO pay tribute TO their late COM
rade.
Detective II. L. Feltz. who was yester-
day indicted in Dnwiddie court, with
Detective w G. Baldwin, for the killing
Of Henry Hawkes.. at Wilson's Depot.
on the 10th OF September is now on off,
cial duty in Mcdowell county, w. Va.
1t is understood that he will come to Din
widdie at once and give bond for his ap-
pearance for trial In November He VIII
reach here the last Of this week. No case
OF recent years has caused so much inter-
est in Dinwiddie county as this, and the
legal talent engaged on each side gives
promise Of hard contested battle I'm
court
a CHARMING HOME MARRIAGE.
There was a pretty home marriage on
Hinton street this afternoon at O'Clock.
at the residence of the brides aunt. Mrs.
w. IL. Littlejohn. Mr. Sylvanus Johnson
Williams, a prominent young business
man OF the city, was the happy groom,
and Miss Sallie Leigh Bragg the charm
ing bride. The ceremony was performed
by Rev George w. Wray. OF the Metbo-
n. /
d., OF the Tabb-Street PRESBYTERIAN
church. The parlors were tastefully and
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and many friends Of the couple were
present as witnesses and 10 extend con-
gratulations. The bride was attired I'm n
handsome travelling dress OF blue cloth.
with hat to match, and carried a bououet
OF brides roses. The many beautiful
presents received attested the popularity
or the couple Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
left on the p. NJ. train for the North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19

The annual meeting of the Association
for the Preservation Of Virginia Anti
quties will be held tonight at the Vir-
ginia Historical Society, at $50 o'clock
promptly.
Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected and reports read from branch as
sociatiOns.