Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-26
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of Richmond are extremely anxious to
know the result of the recent census
taking in this city. While no figures
or estimates have been given out by
Census superintendent Mclaughlin or
my OF his assistants, sufficient infor-
nation has been obtained to make 1t
safe to say that the census will only
give Richmond q population OF about
10000 to $4,000.
IL was the general belief here that
Richmond was a city of 100000 to no.
600 inhabitants, as it had in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 ten years ago.
The result of the work of the enum-
: orators will at least be disappointing
TO Richmond people, as they have felt
that the city has been steadily growing
In Importance and population during
the decade.
Some persons are disposed to criticise
the census enumerators because their
labors will not place Richmond above
100000 mark, but when it is remembered
that these gentlemen were allowed pay
on the basis of the number of residents
listed. reasonable cause for criticism
disappears, as it must be assumed that
ench enumeration got all the names he
possibly could.
A great deal of interest is being
manifested in the census, and it is
hoped Superintendent Mclaughlin will
S.netcn me iisures as far as possible
anu give Richmond 10000 souls If pos
sibie The census work here must be
closed and report ready for Wash
1ngton by September 1st.
A WARRIOR IN CHINA.
Mr. James L. Grady received n letter
FRIDAY from Mr.. Stephen McMahon.
lne young tulton warrior who is in
Che ZOO, China, on the United States
shir Yorktown. He speaks of the
.'on,aardment made and of the bravery
exhibited by the American soldiers.
wrom. he says, know no fear when
maddened by the cannons' roar. 1t is
q Wonderful sight, he says, to- see the
foreign war ships. about 100, ready TO
SiVc China her death-knel. He also
SPEAKS IN glowing terms of the bra
very OF the Japanese. who are fighters
Pure and simple. It is no longer a
novelty now, he says, TO see dead Chi
na,ncn floating along the river the re-
suit of the deadly fire OF the allies
ID AR. McMahon, though young in
years. being not yet 80, enjoys thc
fact that during his service in the
navy he has had practical experience
of war and it's horrors. He did SER
vice In the war with Spain, and though
several times while in the height of
battle had remarkable escapes, he
time he has done service in the Phil
1ppines, both on land and sea, and
rather enjoys the fact. Now he is
down In China on the Yorktown. in the
same business, and no word Of discom-
1ort has yet been received from him.
RICHMOND PASTOR CALLED.
a prominent church OF another State
has sent n call to Rev. b. Cabell Hen
Ing, the popular and well-loved pastor
nj 1trt, TOD
their pastor.
When seen at his residence he re-
fused TO discuss the matter further
than to say that he had received a
communication from n church of an
other State, with n view to induce him
to become its pastor.
MARRIED IN LONDON.
Information has been received here
Of the marriage, at st Peters Church.
London. England, on July 20, last. of
Miss Lena e. Southern. daughter Of
Mr.. Henry f. w. Southern of this
-eitt.t-,I-te Stewart Henry furtshorn.
OF Short Hill, N. j. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Cecil White.
ANXIOUS FOR NEWS.
The crowd in Capitol Square Friday
night, TO hear the megaphone returns
from the hight given by the Leader,
was. perhaps, the largest that ever
gathered there
Despite the long delay in starting the
hight, the crowd kept its temper, and
good nature prevailed.
1t is estimated that nearly 5000 peo-
Die were crowded on the face Of the
historic hill to hear the result, which
was announced from the editorial
rooms of the Leader
A TEACHERS RESIGNATION.
Professor T. Il. Crenshaw, assistant
principal of the Manchester public
schools, has rendered his resignation
TO the School Board. to go into effect
OF once.
Professor Crenshaw has been elected
principal of the High school at Cam
bridge, Nd, and will leave at once for
that place. where the schools open on
the Sd of September.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.
The name Of Mr.. jefferson Wallace
has been added to the list of speakers
for Labor Day in this city.
Mr.. Wallace Is an orator of rare
force, and will no doubt make q highly
entertaining address.
The. complete list of speakers for the
occasion is as follows: Attorney Cen
erai a. J. Montague. Colonel John S.
6 Harwood and MIR. Jefferson Wallace.
GOES ONE BETTER.
The next step in the way of reform
q in the manner of mans apparel is like
~ 10 DE the doing away with collars
as well as coats. A prominent young
attorney set this pace this morning and
was going about his business collariess
as Well as coatless. When seen coming
through the Capitol Square. he said:
TITS too hot to wear a collar to-day
y SO have taken mine off for comfort"
FACTORY TO CLOSE.
The employees of the ]. Wright
branch of the Continental Tabocco
s Company have been notified that the
plant will be closed on and after the
.sA first of Septarnher The cnnnnanu will