Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-11
ON THE APPOMATTOX.
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM THE
COCKADE CITY.
THE REOpENlNG OF 4 CHURCH.
Interesting Services-The Debt OF
tho Y. M. @. A.-Enorts TO Lift It.
A Murderous Assnult-Personai and
General Notes.

ciaL)-Thef newly-improved High-street
Methodist Episcopal church was opened
on Sunday for public worship, and ap-
propriate services were held In the morn
ing and at night. The church was packed
on both occasions. ana at night several
hundred people were turned away for
want OF sitting or standing room. Rev.
W. W. Lear, of Manchester, preached in
the morning, and Rev. G. w. Dyer, of
Lynchburg. at night-both former and
recent pastors. and both greatly beloved
by the congregation. The pulpit platform
was adorned with palms and other ever
greens. The church has not only been
enlarged, but Its front has been greatly
improved. handsome tower has been
erected, and the congregation enters and
leaves through a large vestibule. The
interior presents a very handsome ap-
pearance. with its new furniture and car
pets freshly colored walls, and beautiful
metallic ceiling. These improvements.
which have been in progress many
months. cost somewhat over $4,000, on
which debt OF about $4,000 remains. The
pastor, Kew. +. T. Dadmun made q
strong appeal for aid in lifting this debt,
ana at the two services some $3.50 or
VINO were subscribed In response. The
history of this working congregation
gives assurance that the entire debt viii
soon be settled. Mr.. Dadfnun paid a high
compliment 10 the members OF the Build
ing Committee, collectively and individ-
ually, for their faithful and energetic
services in the prosecution of the work
az fmnrONCnaat .1,ot 4 A.
Virginia Conference to equal the women
OF the congregation in their noble sacri-
fees. their untirlng energy and loving
faith In this work of erecti't; a beautiful
temple TO the worship of the Most High
The music morning and night was very
hne. and the services were very delight
full.
THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
ISOLATION HOME.
TWO mass-meetings were held last
night In the interest and under the aus
pices Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Of this city. at which large as
semblages were present. The one at the
First Baptist church was addressed by
Rev. George w. Wray, and the one at
the Market-Street Methodist Episcopal
church by Rev. DIR. II. w. Battle. A
statement was made by Mr.. r. b. Davis.
feet that the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION owes a bonded debt OF about
$1,000. The bondhoders have generously
offered to accept in full payment about
80 per cent. or about 81 900. To relieve
the association of this incubus it is pro-
posed to raise $500 by subscription. ar
rangements having been made to borrow
the balance. When this is done the asso-
cation VIII be on firm basis, as the
income will then be more than sufficient
10 pay interest and meet current ex-
penses. The $500. however, must be
raised at once, and the people Of Pc
tersburg are subscribing literally to that
purpose.
A MURDEROUS ASSAULT.
A murderous and unprovoked assault
was made on Sunday morning about
o'clock, upon Abbie Jones, colored wo-
man, who cooks for the family OF Mrs
s. S. Bridges, on Jefferson street The
woman was In the act of kndling a fire
to cook breakfast, when she discovered
the presence OF a man IN the kitchen.
Almost Immediately, and before she could
speak, the man dealt her a heavy
blow on the head with a piece of wood
She screamed. but the fellow struck her
again and again, until she became insen-
sible and then ran out on finding that
after officer Ruffn arrested negro
tramp coming out of the yard of neigh
Dor of Mrs. Bridges, suspecting him TO
have been the assailant He is still held
in JAIL his identity not being clearly es
tablished. The unfortunate woman Is
badly. though not seriously. injured about
the head. II was 40 dark that she could
not clearly recognize the man who beat
her. though further information may es
tablish his guilt or innocence. The man
gives his name as Cornelius Bloodworth.
and says he recently came from North
Carolina.
GENERAL NEWS.
Two handsome memorial windows are
soon TO be erected in High-Street Metho- |
dist Episcopal church, in memory OF TIE |
'ate Rev. L. NJ. Peterson, who died while |
castor of the church, and the la;e |
Thomas Branch and wife, who were |
among its earliest and most substantial! |
friends. |
In the Mayors Court this morning, |
Stephen Brown (coloreO was sentenced |
to four months imprisonment In jail on |
two charges of larceny, stealing on dill
ferent dates s13 in money and fine gold /
watch, from Mr.. Spencer smith.
II has been pretty definitely settled
mat II. L. Jones, the colored Republican
ca pdidate Tor congress HI thiS
vvill remain in the field, Notwithstanding
he has been ruled out by the National
Committee. -
a series of revival meetings was com
r,enced Yesterday at Wesley church, to
na continued for some time. Rev. MT.
RIandford, of Danville, will assist In their
Ar the term OF the County Court OF
which begins next Monday
i Go nrobable the trial Of w. g. Bald
r,n Of the Norfolk and Western Detec-
i've Agency, charged with the killing OF
tIenrv Hawkes., at Wilson's Depot VIII
,ake Mace. The accused and all OF the
,,,tnesses In the case have been notinea
70 annear on that day. but 1t may be
hat continuance may be asked ior'
rninent counsel will appear, both for the
and defence. The case ex-
ties the widest interest In this sectioh
nd along the line of the road.
THE running OF the cars on the stree'
.ailway. which was suspended week
90 because OF the burning out OF the
,ure has not yet been recommended
xrIREI IN WARSAW.