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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
MIR. INGALLs's POSITIVE DENIAL.
He Says He VIII Not Leave the Big
Four Company.

The New York Sun OF yesterday print
ed the following:
Cincinnati, July 16-According to
trustworthy authority. President NJ. T.
ingalls,. of the big Four" and Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroads, will soon re-
sign the presidency of these roads. lie IS
TO 80 East 10 accept a place in the rail-
road world that has been made for him.
The new office has not as yet received a
title but the duties will be as arbitrator
for the leading railroads of the country
In the new place he will be identified with
the Pennsylvania and the Vanderbilt and
Morgan interests.
Mr. ingalls, is out of the city at present,
and It is impossible TO obtain his con
frmation Of the story. The salary he will
receive is placed at $4,000 a year. The
matter has been in negotiation for
months II was done so quietly that no.
thing was learned Of IL until after the
final acceptance Of the proposition offered
by the allied interests to Mr.. ingalls,. and
only few who were more closely inte-
rested knew.
The change will make vacancies in the
presidencies Of two Of the largest rail-
roads entering Cincinnati and many
changes in the minor offices. a successor
as vet has not been selected. Mr.. ingalls,
will probably live in New York city
VI. T. ingalls, was born I'm Maine, in
1872. After he was graduated from col
lege he studied law. and being admitted TO
the bar he paid particular attention 10
that part Of the profession that had 10
do with railway business. He made sue
nd IA
railway service as president Of the In
dianapohs Cincinnati and Lafayette rail-
road. He was appointed receiver Of the
same company In 1871, and served un,il
IL was reorganlzed. when he was again
made president in 1873.
From 1876 until 1850 the road was again
I'm his hands as receiver. II was reorgan-
lied as the Cincinnati. indianapolis. ST.
Louis and Chicago railway, Of which he
was president until 1859. when the road
was consolidated with the Cleveland; Co
Slmbus. Cincinnati and indianapolis rail-
way Since 1855 he has been also president
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company, and from 1881 to 1888 he was
president Of the Kentucky Central Rail
road Company
NOT A WORD OF TRUTH.
CINCINNATI, o., July 1.-THE follow
ing telegram was received to-day from
NJ f. ingalls,. in response to a query as
TO the truth of the report that ne was
about 10 leave the Big Four Railroad
Company. to become the arbitrator for
the Vanderbilt Morgan interests:
Hot Springs, Va, July 1.-THE Asso-
ciated Press, Cincinnati: There is not a
word Of truth in the report.
(slgneO M. Z. INGALLS,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
NOTEDSCH0LARD DEAD
col. WILLIAM PRESTON JOHNSTON
PASSES AWAY At LEXINGTON.
4 SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
Early Education--on President Jei-
ferson Davis's StaG-In the Cause OF
Education--As Writer--lhc rune
raj Arrangements.

LEXINGTON, VA. July H. (speciaL)
Colonel Wnriam Preston Johnston, presi-
dent OF Tulane University. New Orleans
died al "Col Alto" the residence OF Hon.
Henry 81. George Tucker MS son-in-la"'
yesterday morning al 5.5 o'clock Colo
mel Johnston came hcrc very ill one week
ago from tac Virginia Hot Springs. where
he had gone for his health and was very
hopeful that the climate would bring him
out. tie was dcnghted 10 get TO Lexiug-
ton. his Old home. ana hear Of all his old
friends in whom he manifested the live
Hest interest lie was very uncomioria-
bic. bat did no: suffer any acute pain.
and was as cheerful up 20 the hour OF
his death as he was during perfect
health. His mind was perfectly clear.
and he was considerable and hopeful %
the last. He died in perfect peace with
God. be died as De had lived. lie was
one OF the few true philosophers When
he came here DE- asked after his many
county friends with whom he was held
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
COLONEL WILLIAM PRESTON JOHNSTON.

on the Virginia pension rolls, saying he
was a member Of Company G., Fourteenth
Virginia Volunteers, discharged on a sur
geOu's certificate IN March 1862.
Commissioner-of-L A. =. Montague
has returned from Augusta. Me. where
he attended the Convention Of the Ma
tional Association of the Officials Of Bu>
reaus of Labor Statistics. Mr.. Montague
says it was settled that the meeting in
1901 Will be held In Richmond.
Regarding the statement in Sunday
Dispatch that Minnesota being a very rich
STATE, mad purchased nearly a million dol
lars worth OF Virginia bonds Second
Auditor Ryland said yesterday that the
School Board Of Minnesota has q large
invested fund arising from the sale OF its
school bonds. Two years the board pur-
chased for this fund 10000 of Virginia
century bonds. About year ago the
board bought S350.OJ) and recently sac. 90,
making in all $l,01OOO0, which are regis
tered In the name of THE Permanent
school Fund. State of Minnesota" The
Minnesota board owns quite a large
amount OF bonds of other Southern States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

sn,rit which actuated his sweet singers
even moro highly than he did the beaui-
full present.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson expressed brieny
on behalf OF himself. as chairman OF 'he
Executive Committee, and his associates.
the highest appreciation Of the words OF
Dr. Whitman.
DIR. WOELFKINS FINE ADDRESS
The last speaker Of the evening was
introduced I'm the person Of Rev. Dr. =
Woelflxin, OF Brooklyn. He spoke on
THE Disciple a. Presented, fleideo,
Furnished. Used" This was one OF
the finest addresses OF the con-
vention. DR.. woelfkln said:
I'VE have been for four days at the
well OF Gods truth. The purpose OF
convention like this IS TO start toun-
tain flowing. and when we go out from II
there shall go out from US streams ot
mower. All human obligation Is summed
lIp in the word holiness II Is the requl-
site for service in the world WHAT i
spiritual power? II is the power OF Goa.
II is not an abstract gift You must nave
God as the source. We must be IN COM
munion and fellowship with Goa, anu
must abide in IL. They are three means
by which this comes-the exercise
of prayer. the study or COO
word, and the obedience OF taith'
We ought to look into the race
of God before you look into the face Oh
man. The study OF the Bible Is neces-
sarv. because IL is the medium OF trans
mission from God 10 Man. Let no one
throw any dust in your eyes about insPl-
ration. The study OF the Word Is neces-
sary. because il is the only way that
soul can grow Every Christian must i've
I'D to the standard Of his knowledge be-
fore more light is given. The Christian
life Is 10 live the life OF Christ
THE CONSIDERATION SERVICE.
pr. Chivers read a message from Rev
Robert Harper, a missionary sent by the
union 10 India two years ago, greeting
the convention. and the roll-call OF the
States. begun on Friday afternoon, was
concluded, the States responding being
Michigan. Florida. Texas. Iowa, VISION
sin. Minnesota Kansas, West Virginia
Nebraska. Colorado. North and South Da-
kota. Montana, and District of COLUMBIA
The conservation service. the most inn
pressive feature OF the convention. fol-
lowed being conducted by Or. Chivers,
the general secretary. He made a prlet
address, after which the pledge or me
union was renewed. The hymn, "Blest
Be the Tie That Binds" was sung by all
standing and after a selection from Mr.
Porter's cantata, THE Resurrection the
convention was dismissed with the bene-
diction by Rev. J. William Jones.
The singing Sunday night was the best
Of the entire meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. Helen Pediu left last Friday for
Variety Springs
Mr.. c. W. Tanner has been in New
York several days on business.
Colonel savage, wife. and daughter. OF
Winchester are visiting friends here.
Misses Maggie and May Stewart. OF
Carson, are in the city, stopping at the
Carolina House.
MIR. r. A. Blackburn and wife are visit
ing Captain a. J. Blackburn, No. 40
west Cary street.
Miss Mary b. Worth. OF Petersburg. is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Riddles Oh
No. 1927 west Main street
The sale OF the Windsor Hotel, which
was advertised Tor yesterday, was post
poned until Thursday at noon.
Miss Lottie Brown. OF Asheyille. \. c..
is visiting her sister Mrs. G.. @. ROsser,
AT No. 300 north Eleventh street
Rev. Z. l. Powell, Of Louisville, Ky,
one Of the most gifted ministers OF the
Disciples church, IS IN the city.
Mr. Lewis Monroe and Mr.. John Schroe-
der spent Sunday and Monday In Frede-
ricksburg the guests OF relatives.
Mrs. l. n. Jones' Miss Edith Jones. and
Master Bernard Jones are az the Alle-
ghany Hotel, Goshen, Va, for the sum
mer.
number OF Richmond Pharmacists
are attending the meeting OF the Virginia
Pharmaceutical Association at Natural
Bridge.
Mrs. Charles l.. Brown and family LEFT
Yesterday for Paradise Cottage, Green
wood Depot Va. to spend the summer
Several friends will Join them there.
The annual reunion OF the survivors OF
the old First Virginia Regiment Will be
srl Na
rams viii have a good time, as they always
Mrs. John H. Redd. Of south Pine street
Is visiting frierds Ia Charlotte county
and expects 10 spend a short time hi
Prince Edward county before returning
to the city.
Or. f. c. Levy has returned from a
somewhat heightened sOi0urn az the
Warm Springs. lie is I'm fine health. and
has his full share of eXuberant spirits
as the result Of his vacation.
Or. Goode. one OF the physicians at the
City Almshouse, Will 80 20 Virginia Beach
and other seaside resorts this week, q
be gone some time Or. LefeW Will as
charge the duties Of DR. G00de IN the
latters absence.
Miss Nellie T, Dickinson. who has been
on a visit 70 her uncle. Rev. George -
TAYLOR. D. D.. Of Rome, Italy has re-
turned 20 the city and VIII spend TINS
week at 1895 west Grace street, the home
OF Key. Dr. Dickinson.
Mrs. n. r. Anderson and little daughter
Elsie aud maid. left the city yesterday
Nv, tho ChesaDeake and Ohio railway Tor
~ or 1l 70 take the old Dominion 'Jef.
ferson" for New York. They will visil
relatives in New York and Jersey city
and spend the remainder Of the summer AT
sag Harbor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
FRANK 4. TURNER.
0uarfprnqstpr Sergeant.
PLEAD FOR THE sTUNDIsTs.
Hon. }. Taylor EliYson One OF
Committee TO Wait on the Car.

Governor w. J. Northen, president oil
the Southern Baptist Convention, has ap-
pointed Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson as a mem
Der of committee from the Southern
Baptist Convention TO visit personally
in connection with representatives. OF
Northern and English Baptists, the car
of Russia. I'm behalf Of the Stundis's OF
that country.
belief with Baptists. and has suffered
many hardships and prosecutions. The
visitors will seek the good offices OF the
Gear in their behalf. EX-Mayor David
son. Of Baltimore, is the other member
of the committee from the Southern Bap-
list Convention.
The date for the conference has not
been fixed as yet. but it will probably
take place during the summer II So MI.
Envson. who purposes leaving in Few
DAYS for an extended vacation, will prob
ably 20 abroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
HELP FOR TEXAS SUFFERERS.
Other states Are Sending Substan-
tini Assistance.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE appeal
OF the Citizens Committee Of the District
OF Columbia, asking for aid for the flood
sufferers OF Texas. is being rapidly an
swered In a substantial way. Secretary OF
state HAY sent in his personal check for
500 treasurer John Joydenson has al
ready received $1,000. which Will be for
warded promptly 10 Governor Savers.
Congressman Hawley to-day wired as
Follows TO y. c. kaufman, OF Charleston
5 C.. who said an appeal has been issued
TO the people Of South Carolina for funds
Your appeal TO the people u South
Carolina for the Texas food sufferers
highly appreciated The situation In the
flooded district is beyond description.
Texas vii! ever hold in grateful remem-
brance the efforts OF her sister State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
DECORATE CONFEDERATE GRAVES
Northern Women Perform Gracious
Act-Mr. Redford's Death.

Pickett camp held its regular weekly
meeting at the hall. on the corner Of
Fifth and Broad streets, last night.
An invitation was received from Com
mander Kean, of Louisa Camp. inviting
the veterans TO attend the reunion at
Louisa Courthouse on the 18th OF August
\ committee of three, composed OF the
commander W l.. Bass s. r Gates. and
W. r. Woody. was appointed TO make ar
rangements for the trip.
4 communication was received nom
Mrs James II. Halsey, president Of the
-. H. Mum Chaptei, Daughters Of the
Confederacy. stating that the graves Of
Confederate dead IN the National Gene
terry at Philadelphia had been decorated
by the chapter
The members of the camp expressed
deep sorrow at the death Of Sergeant
Major II. Smith Redtord. Captain Hazel
wood. Sergeant LOehr. and Il. y. NOrlhen
were appointed 10 prepare suitable resO-
luuOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
SAVED BY HIS sUSPENDERS.
Bank-Runner shot by IA Discharged
Soldier.

NEW ORLEANS, July lz--Charles l..
Rocket. runner for the Metropolitan
Bank, had just entered the bank to-day
ber a discharged soldier slipped up be-
hind him, and. taking deliberate aim.
fired. The bullet struck the iunctre of
Rockets suspenders and carried 1t into
his back. When the suspender was pull-
ed from the wound the bullet came win
il. Bieber says that when he went 10 the
war he gave his deposit-book TOR So. 90
Rocket and the latter drew out the
money and refused 10 return it TO him.
Rocket is painfully wounded, but will re-
cover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

father. Decatur Hall. in Loudoun county,
after a brief illness. Deceased was 50
years old and leaves a husband ana one
child. years old The remains were
brought to Roanoke to-day and to-mor-
row afternoon the funeral services VIII
be held. -,
NJ. J. Kavanaugh OF the Roanoke Ma
chine Works. and Miss Maude Stinnett.
daughter of III. c. Stinnett. were married
tonight at St. Andrews Catholic church,
Rev. Father Lynch officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
Rev. MIR. Gross Not Called.

Rev. James l. Gross. Of Washington
Ga. preached at Venable-Street Baptisl
church Sunday. and the large cOngrega-
ton liked him very much indeed.
Ii is quite certain that the committee
Of the church on securing "a pastor has
Mr.. Gross under consideration. but they
have reported no action 20 the church,
and Il is empnatically stated thar the
church has not extended him a call Mr..
Gross is an excellent speaker. and said
to be a fine man, who would suit this peO-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
The Becker Family is Here.

Moritz Becker is again united with his
family. and has his wife and three OF ms
children with him I'm Richmond. They
came here from Baltimore. whore they
landed last week from Russia. They got
here Sunday and are located at Main
and Seventeenth streets. The son, VINO
was said 10 have some contagious disease
when the family arrived iu New York
last January. is being held in Baltimore
for a few days. He is apparently a very
healthy child now, and viii be sent TO
Richmond in few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
Accomar's New Court-House.

The plans for the new courthouse at
Accomac Courthouse will be adopted by
the Board OF Supervisors at its meeting
July 9th The contract viii probably
be let then also.
The fight which the town OF Parksley
has made against the building Of a new
courthouse on the site OF the ancient
structure at Accomac seems 10 have been
unsuccessful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
The BEDFORD CITY Bank Cases.

The Clerk of the United States District
Court of Appeals has received a trans
Cript Of the record in the appeal from the
Circuit Court Of the United states for
the Western District Of Virginia al
Lynchburg. OF the case of c. a. Board,
trustee. and s. H. Price vs.. the National
bank Of the Republic of New York.
The case is part of the complex htiga-
ton growing out of the Bedford city
Bank cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
sons of Confederate Veterans.

A meeting Of the Sons of Veterans was
held at Lee Camp Hall last night, and
an application for membership from Dr.
Frank NJ Cunningham was received aud
referred 10 the proper committee. The
death of Sergeant-MaJOr ID. Smith Red
ford was announced 20 the camp, and
the commander appointed a committee
on resolutions, who reported al some
length.
The Veteran Camp was represented by
Comrades Storrs, owens. Winfree. Smith,
and. Moore, who made short talks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
THE VAUDEVILLE LAST NIGHT
Good Bills at the Garden. Main-
street. and Auditorium.

The Offering az the jefferson Roof Care
den last night was an exceptionally
strong one.
The Bl0ndeiles. the headliners ~ t's
bill. did a sketch that was rep.efe R'n
humor, and 10 this clever team belongs
the hit Of the performance.
Stanley and Wilson. In their ss.rl.
Before the Ball" were next n .a-
Miss Wilson possesses a remafs0y
sweet voice. and was repeatedly e..l,.A
Mr.. SANKEY'S imitation clarinet pal-
ing was received with great appi- 81
laughter.
The Tobins. Lottie aud Fitz Rose ss
a refined ~ steal act one thai BIAS a.,t'
been seen here before and .st a-0,s
representative gathering was moro DAN
satisfied with their work
Dorothy Drew had 10 canoe.
count OF Illness. and her place Htr .-'.
| by Oracle Leonard. whose -.i-.N-
was most acceptable The Jt'H.
trio did not arrive last night 0i
place was filed by n comedy m-
! loaned by Manager T. u. Le.tH, .--'
made more than good. ...t.
4 bargain matinee viii ne given 80
nesday. at which time chic
admitted free. The Jenny Ecay OBJ, "'
/ 80 on tonight
The crowd az the Main-su. i'.e
| last night gave every ev.d nee o..
| appreciation of the splendid D.I
cd az thar resort. None OF tNr
hict. aud the performers are s
/ corners 10 Richmond. with me eN-f
/ OF Joe and Nelly Doner ..ly
/ The Monte MyrO musical a.i
/ troupe made good. and even ne.. ...-
j 1attering .dyanee descriPu,ns lie
act. and scored decided AI- M.
J merry humOr and clever dancing
! and NelNe DOner brought th,m "a .'.,
I share of the applause. ana h'l r.f
! Black did a biack-face comedy a.l
! h. something new and decidedly
/ Weston and Beasiey became
| fayorites through the agency OK 'H
! centric comedy business they N'
! merry skit. and 10 Alice Gilmore. d ...'-
/ sOubrette. who can really sing
/ other hin that was deserved. ..t
; The bin Will be presented every
/ this week, wiki matinee az is'
/ Saturday.
! william Josh" DAYS Mnstreis
/ a fairly large audience al tho Auii. ID
| last night the performance seei- 80,
/ give entire satisfaction 90 me i-...
/ OF that resort. The entertdirme ga
| ca with the usual ncst part WY. ..l
| Kaufman ln the lnterlOcutof Z eN.t Int.
| William Josh" DAILY. Frank Ne ,rs
| Charles Prince. and Richly Ciaif y" he
| ends The solo numbers incieaeA
! ever-popular Mid the Green ISL ,sr.r II.
| Virginia" and she Was halp!
! Met You" -.t..-. dld
| In me olio. the Nggent brolaeis ,,iy
| sor1e very clever dancing. josh ga
| gave the familiar Imitation OF an ION.
I making a speech on George Wasuitassigx
ana sfso Introduce, trlsS won, musical
Act out the audience in the best Oh ''-
The performance concluded WIT
| laughable after-piece. "Aom M""'
| Birthday"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
DEEPLY SPIRITUAL MEETING.
Baptist Ministers stirred by Adj
dresses from DIR. Mabie and Others.

The Baptist Ministers Conference at
the Second BAPTIST church yesterday
morning was a memorable one. marked
by depth of interest and concern rarely
seen in any gathering of men
There were a number Of VISITING raLui=-
ters frerA oil naTts Of America who were
welcomed by DR. Robert J. Wlrnngnam u
well-lAOsen and whole-souled words. The
entire meeting turned toward "the evan
geiization OF the world" Rev. Joseph l..
Gross. of Georgia, said that we need now
''world-deep" as well as world wide"
missions. The young ladies Of the South
that requested their mothers 10 dispense
with servants and let them attend TO the
household duties. that they might give
that much more TO missions, were world
deep
PRESIDENT John II. Chapman Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union Of America
whose home is Chicago. said his great de
sire was that his two boys should be-
come missionaries Dr @. L. FhppO, of
Philadelphia, Uncle Boston" w Smith.
OF Minneapolis pr Thomas Hume, OF
the University OF North Carolina; Or +.
T.. Chivers, OF Chicgao. Rev. III. w. Reed.
recording secretary OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union, and Rev Mr.. kirtley, of
Missouri made short addresses.
DIT. Hamilton G Mabie. OF Boston. made
the principal address of the morning. HIS
words were exceedingly earnest and ten
0er. Hymns were sung at intervals,
prayers were offered. and the meeting
closed with few words Of farewell from
Or ChiVers.
Dr. Hatcher jus, before the meeting ad-
jourhed. appointed a committee to report
at their frst conference Ia September a
plan by which the Baptists OF the city
may have TeyiVd! In education and mis-
sion Split among their churches
The committee appointed bt the CON
ference 10 consider the question Of Echo
meetings Of the convention, after consul
tauOn with officers OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union recommend that the whole
matter be left with The pastor Of each
church
The conference takes now its vacation
mnl- No INST AInnl-N IN Snni eIuLar-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
DIR. WoeIfxin Communes.

Rev Dr. Cornelius Woelfkn. Of Brook
Ign. one of the ablest preachers who at
tended the Convention Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union, preached az
Seventh-Street Christian church Sunday
morning He delivered a mastery dis
course and the members of the congrc-
CATION were charmed with him. At the
close Of the sermon Or. Woeltkn was IN
vited to conduct the communion service,
and did so. also partakng OF the bread
and wine with the Disciples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
The peubody Schoiarship.

The examination of applicants for the
Peabody scholarship In the Female Nor
nal College, at Nashville, will be held
Thursday and Friday az Roanoke. Pu-
laski Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and
Richmond.
The examinations here viii take place
In the office of Superintendent Fox. All
applicants must be ready 10 begin the ex-
aminations at O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
ola Dominion Fishing Club.

The ola Dominion Fishing club. form
ing a party Of about a dozen fishermen
of this city has gone on a fishing eAcur-
sion down on the bay.
The party will return in about week.
Mr. W f.. Manor of Raleigh, will join
the fishermen on the trip and accompany
them 10 this cltN.