Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
ON THE APRON TT0X.
DEATH IN BLANDFORD YEsTERD AY
OF a WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN.
VI. Ernest Mycrs-An Exceedingly
Impressive Military Religious Ser
VEGA Serious Loss by Itobbery-A
Eirc--PcrsonaI Mention

PETERSBURG, VA, April 25.-CSpe-
cial)-Mr. Ernest Myers a well-known
and respected citizen, died at his home,
in Blandford, this morning after pro-
tracted illness, Of consumption. lie was
50 years old, and leaves wife and three
| children. Mr.. Myers was for some years
engaged In mercantile business. but his
/ health became such that latterly he was
/ forced to give up active life.
INTERESTING SERVICES.
The services last night at the Washing
ton-Street Methodist Episcopal church,
/ in view Of the presence of the \. y. Hill
/ Rifles. the Petersburg Grays. and y. L.
| Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans, by
invitation and in uniform, and in fur
! Their view of the probable early depar-
tup Of our military to war, were OF an
extremely interesting character. The
/ impressiveness Of the occasion was felt
by all present. Six ministers Of the city
occupied seats in the pulpit and took
part in the services. Short addresses on
subjects appropriate to the times were
made as follows:
THE Relationship Of God to Man" by
Rev. ). X. VIM, Of the Second Presby-
terrain church.
1.-THE Relation Of Prayer TO War" by
Rev. DR. II. w Battle of the First Bap-
fist church.
THE Duty Of the Citizen with Refe-
renee to War" by Rev r. II. Wilson, Of
the Market-Street Methodist Episcopal
church.
THE Best Equipment" by Rev. DR..
O. 5. Bunting, of ST. Pauls Episcopal
church.
Endure Hardness" by Rev. George W.
Wray. of the WashinStOn-Street MethO-
dist Episcopal church.
Closing general remarks by Rev DR..
j. w Rosebro, Of the First Presbyterian
church.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. O.
The military companies Of this city to-
day received General orders, No. 9, from
Richmond, and under its authority en-
listment was begun 10 bring the COM
panes up 10 the standard of eighty-four
men, in order that they may 20 into the
service under their present officers
Captain j. \. Nichols and Major +. X.
I.assiter went over 10 Richmond TINS
morning, bearing letters from Mayor Col
Her and Mr.. James NJ. Quicke, chairman
Of our Parks Committee rendering the
parks for the encampmeut and mobiliza-
ton Of troops in the event the facilities
for that purpose I'm Richmond are found
insufficient The beautiful grounds here
would offer great attractions for the
mobiliza ton Of at least portion OF the
Virginia volunteers.
GENERAL NEWS.
Miss Pattie Watson. of Philadelphia,
who is visiting relatives here, sustained
q severe loss ~ robbery yesterday.
Money TO the amount Of nearly $2OO was
stolen from her trunk. The loss was
not discovered until the afternoon, when
it was found that the trunk had been
broken open. The matter was reported
To the police, but as yet no arrests nave
been made.
In tbe MAYORS Court this morning
James Ford, "A white citizen, VINO was
Yesterday arrested on the charge OF rude
and improper conduct to lady, was
fined SO and costs. In default OF pay
ment he was sent to jail.
lack helms. the Petersburg champion
bicyclist. has retired from the track OH
account Of delicate health
A slight fire, caused by accident, oC-
Cured at the residence OF MT. l. T.
WestmOreland, on Harqlhg street t.i'
morning. In removing piece OF Duih-
ing furniture, Mr.. Westmorelahu Hau i''
hands painfully burned.
Mr.. James IL. Bailey has received tIe
contract for furnishing general supplies
for the next year TO the custom-houSs
and post-offce, and the Petersburg Gas
Company gets the contract for lights.
Joseph Pride. a citizen of Chesterheld
county. who is under arrest here on the
charge of insanity, will be held 10 await
the orders of the county AUTHORITIES