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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
Death of Dr. W. X. weisiger.

DR.. William II. Weisiger. OF Manchester,
died at SID O'Clock last night. He has
teen in declining health for several months.
and has visited several places in search Of
health, but without avail. A telegram was
received in Manchester from the Healing
Springs about two weeks since informing
his friends that his condition was alarming.
Mr.. Emmett Weisiger went Immediately to
the springs, and 10 soon as the Doctors
condition would admit he was brought
home. Friends have hoped In vain for
his recovery, but he gradually sunk.
DR.. Weisiger was born ia Manchester in
1898. and was the son Of Mr.. Washington
Weisiger. He had four brothers and four
sisters. all OF whom preceded him to the
grave except one sister, Mrs. James N.
Martin. who lives about five miles out In
Chesterfield. He was the oldes. Mason
in Manchester Lodge, and had been
twice master. and was n Thirty-second
Degree nember Of the No. d Con-
sistory. He entered the army in 1861 as
captain Of the Manchester Artillery, and
served one year, when he was made sur.
geon Of IIeth's brigade, which position he
filed until the surrender at AppomattOX
Courthouse. He was a graduate OF the
Virginia Medical College in 1919, and
has been practiciBg medicine Fsuc-
ceSsfullv in Manchester ever since.
He was president q the Microsc0pical
Society Of Virginia and a member OF the
Board Of Visitors Of the Virginia Medical
College. He was for number OF years
president Of both the City school Board
and City Council. and in each did great
deal FOR the future good and educational
advancement and Development Of Manches-
ter. He was considered one OF the finest
micrOscopical scholars Of the South, and
was one oi the best-read men OF the State.
In the death OF DR.. Weisiger Manchester
loses one Of her best aud most cultivated
and one OF her most eminent ply
sicians. His lie anc character has been
such as TO cause the public 10 place in him
implicit confidence. There are but few men
who have done more for their fellOw-men
than DR.. Weisiger has. He attained the
highest eminence in his profession, and
used il IN a charitable and benevolent
manner.
DR.. Weisiger's friends here IA well a.
elsewhere feel their great loss in his death.
He Will not be buried until Tomorrow. The
funeral notice will be published in to-mor-
rows Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
A thunderstorm.

Sunday evening considerable thunder
storm passed over the city. and the heavy
fall Of rain was accompanied by peals sf
thunder more severe and sharp than are
ordinarily heard. The flashes OF Lightning
and the reports were simultaneous. aud
they made II startling 10 great degree.
While the storm was AZ it. worst, lightning
struck sumner-house at the Won Gron-
ing place, occupied by Mr.. n. J. Smith. on
SIeekeT's Hill. corner Of Nineteenth aud
Peasants streets. Three oi Mr.. smiths
children, Henry, Joseph. and john, aged
respectively thirteen. six. and three years,
were PLAYING in the house a, the time. The
lightning. il seems, entered the house
through a small hole near the window.
about Two inches IN diameter. and shat
tered ths weathcr-boardng on the opposite
SIdo
Two Of ;he children were shocked by
the electrical current, but were no; serious
ly injured, although their condition was
such - 10 cause serious alarm and the
presence OF a physician.
OFT in the country the storm ragei
fercsly. and IN the vicinity OF Seven Pines
considerable damage was done 20 trees
and the crops.
The lightning struck on Bclvidere street
also. In; did no damage OF importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
Police Court

The following cses were disposed OF
yesterday:
Lewis Jones and Henry Ganzert, ch,rg.
ed with fighting in the street. Fined $3.50
and costs each.
Andrew Jackson (colored), charged with
carelesSly driving his team on the street
and injuripg one Ellen Robinson. Con-
tnued to to-day.
Patrick Sweeney, charged with being
drunk and disorderly on the street, and
violently resisting and attempting TO strike
Policeman 4. X. Robinson while in the
lawful discharge OF his duty. Continued
10 Saturday next.
George Vaughan. drunk and using pro-
faue language on street. Fined $3.50.
NJ. Il. Clark, drunk. Balled for to-day.
Frances Anderson, drunk and dlsor-
DERBY on the Sabbath day. Fined a.
John Robinson (eolored), drunk on the
Sabbath day. Fined 81.
Robert Nelson (colored), drunk on the
Sabbath day. Fined "a.
Massena Beazley (white), Fleming Pryor,
and Thomas Clark (coloresi), charged With
ieloniously having and receiving IN their
possession seventeen barrels Of sugar, all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
GaDftol NOtoa.

John Bell Bigger, Clerk OF the House Of
Delegates and Keeper OF Rolls OF the State
OF Virginia, was at his office, In the Capitol,
yesterday. He telegraphed TO Judge Waller
Il. Staples and Msior John w. Daniel 10
represent him in the case Of Wise Us. Big
ger lin which Hon. John :. Wise prsys the
Court Of Appeals 10 order the congres.
sional reapportioument act 10 be stricken
from the rolls). which comes up before the
supreme Court Of Appeals on mandamus,
made returnable on the 3lst instant. Majsr
Daniel replied that he would be on hand,
and requested Mr.. Bigger 10 be present
also.
The following cOnvicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday from Pittsylva-
MIA county Rufus Oliver, two years for
robbery; Henry Crews, two years for mali
cious shooting; Jeter Saunders, one year
for cattle-stealing; Herbert Peters, one
year for house-breaking; Jerry Oliver, two
years for robbery. Ali OF them are col
0red.
The Governor yesterday removed the po-
litical disabilities Of Berry Rovster (colored),
who was convicted in the Chancery Court
OF Necklenburg in 1878 OF petit larceny
and sentenced to receive ten lashes and be
confined in Jail one day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
s cent; for district, 9 cent. TuctHhos
distrfct-For courty. 10 cents; for dis-
trict, 10 cents.
Gas EXPLOSION.
A pi,nssr ursssss . cssaSssss's cssfs.

YESTERDAY afternoon Q plumber from the
establishment Of Mr.. Daniel 0'DonnelI
went down TO the building No. So4 Broad
street, the ground floor ot which II occu-
pied by the agent OF the white scwlng-mt.
chine, Mr.. J. b. Crenshsw. The object OF
the plumbers vis:t was 10 turn on the gas
TO the second story Of the building, occis-
pied by Mr.. wiilism Moorc's family.
The nrst floor Of this building has sm vi
ente-room, which Is used by Mr.. Crenshsw
IS private Office. This room looks Ike q
hallway with rear entrance blocksdej. Ia
this loom the gas-pipe 10 found. and the
plumber turned on the gas here for the
upper rooms, without testing the pipe,
whieh ran up between two studs Of scsat-
ling, the outer surface of which was c0u-
pactly concealed by . coat of plas'erins.
Shortly after the gas was turned on the
building was filed With the curious and
pungent odor o! gas. Then The plumber
began 10 look for II and prophesy
where Il was. After sundry investigations
without satisfactory results. he dived into
his pockets and produced q match. As
soon as the lambent fame from this flick
cred sufficiently the plumber gently In
serted Il in the hole in the plasterius and
began 10 race it up and down near tho
cock in The gss-pipc. The next tnstan, an
explosion was heard, and shower OF plus
terisg fell IN the ante-room and In the
main Office Of the White sewing-haehtue
Company. No other damage resuited-tho
fan OF plaster following the line OF TIE
studs in the ante-room and the two sisep-
ers over the ceiling In the main Office. In
the room above Mrs. Moore was at work al
sewiHg-macbne, and the explosion Jared
her considerably. No damage OF conse-
quence resulted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
NEARLY SHUT OUT.
Costly Errers by the yireinias Bring rhen,
Again 10 Defeat.
tsUecial 10 the DISPATCH ]

ALLENTOWN, Pa, July 2s.-Almost q
iaultless game by the home club, and costly
errors by the Virginias, came near shut
ting the latter out to-day. TIE Aileutowns
started the hall by Gallgan's safe hit; stole
second, and brought home by Alcott's three
bagger. The Nirginias BANKED up 10 sew
enth inning. In the fifth inning three men
were on base and one out. but the effective
pitching Of Healy kept them from scoring.
The Allentowns were BANKED three success
sive innings, but scoring each inning there
after. The Virginias' only run was made
In the seventh by Morgan beirg given first
base on balls; he stole second. and was
brought IN by a base-hit by T.. Dugan.
The game, though not well attended on
account OF the lsteness OF the hour OF cali
ing q 2. NJ, the home nine having 10
wait for absent players, was one OF the
best Of the season. The Allentown Club
is reorganzed well. and will doubtless
continue till the end OF the season. They
will plsy The Nirginias again tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
CHARLOTTESV VILE.

urGiaries-FuneraIs -Rain-Mili,ary. &e.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
july 2S. 1884.
The residence OF Philip Letcrman. Esq.
was entered on Saturday night last and
ransncked from ton TO bottom. Trunks
were broken open. drawers riled, beds
turned tOpsy-turvy. evidently in search
for money or convertible valusbles. The
thieves made IN entrance through Win
dow and broke open door to make their
exit. Mr.. Leternan has been absent from
home for some time, and the house has
been occupied by two young mea, who.
being clerks in stores, were way until -
O'Clock on the night Of the burglary. Thi.
gave the burglars an opportunity to opc-
rate without exciting the suspicion Of the
nclghbors, who thought the noises were
made by The young men retiring. The eX-
tent OF the stealing cannot be ascertaincd
until the family return. Every place was
TansaCkcd, but loose pieces OF plate were
living around untouched. Several trnmps
have been pCcking around The plst week.
An attempt was made Friday night 10
enter the residence uf hir. N. Inc5cT, on
South street. Yhe thief approached the
CHAMBER Of Mss Triebcr by means of
porch, and in the al tempt 10 raise the win
dow awakened the young lady, vino
screamed and aroused the household. The
scamp jumped from the porch and Ned. II
j. said he was masked.
4 tramp was arrested Yesterday morning
upon suspicion Of having something TO do
with these burglaries, but there being no
evidence against him he was discharged,
with m Injunction TO "mOYe on
Two funerals on Sunday is a rare thing
to happen in Charlottesville. Yesterday |
MIR. Chaplin, OF South Caroina. and a son
Of Mr.. Lemon, OF the Virginia Midland |
railroad, were buried here.
A fine rain yesterday, which succeeded T.
light showers Of the day previous. broke |
the back OF the drought and cleared the |
atmosphere SO As 10 bring the mountains |
several miles nearer 10 us. The ye2et1- |
tion had begun TO need rain. Thursday |
and Friday were the hottest day. OF the |
season, the thermometer reaching 9S de- |
greeS.
The Monticello Guard are drilling night !
ly in anticipation Of the competitive drill |
at the camp Of the Third regiment at |
Lyme hburg, August 4th. The company |
has received new uniforms. and will soon |
have new guns and accoutrements. when |
il will compare iavOrnbly in appearance, !
as it does in drill, with any military or
ganizaton in the State.
The excursion OF the Methodist Sunday |
school last week netted the school about |
Sl6o.
Peaches are being shipped from this point |
to the northern markets. The crop is not |
plentiful nor extra good. The shipment |
Of grapes, the crop Of which is most excel |
liant, will soon commence. QUp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
4 VERY WISE MOTHER CAT
How She Catches Fish and Birds and Dis


How She Catches Fish and Birds and Dis
ciplines Her Family.
a hiddletONn (N. Y Telegram SAYS: An
instance Of extraordinary animal instinct
and intelligence il reported from Ellen
VillC, Ulster county. Mrs. Sarah Brown, OF
that village, has large Maltese eat which IS
the mother Of three kittens, now nearly hall
grown. II was noticed lately that the old
cat was regaliDg her offspring on some fine
specimens Of perch and sunhsh winch she
brought in nice and fresh daily. one
day coming in with seven. She was
watched. and il was discovered that she
caught the fish herself IN Fantlne-Kiil
POND, near the village. The pond had
been drawn down quite low recently, and
the cat would crouch down a: the edge Of
the water, aud when fish came swimming
along within reach would spring upon il
in the water. and rarely miss its aim. She
struck the fish firht with her claws and
then dipped her head IN under ths water
took her prey in her mouth, and swan
ashore.
Besides fish, the cat serves her family
with birds, not less than two Of which she
provides every day. Tha most remarkable
fact about the cat, however, is the system
slie has adopted in feeding her kittens.
When she comes in with meal she will not
permit any miscellaneous scramblng after
il, by which one kitten might get more OF
The dinner .ban ils mates, but she
lays The mOrscl fish or bird, rs it
may BEL before one Of the young
ones. The other two she Obliges to remain
quietly at distance while the one is cat
ing, enforcing her authority against any
protest on their part by frequent cuttings.
When the kitten has eaten one third OF the
meal the old cat removes the dinner and
places it in iront OF another kitten, who
eats lis third OF the meal unmolesied, when
the third bittcr's turn comes. The kitten
that il served first on one day becomes the
last on the lis; The next day. and that rota-
tion Is manisined with unyarying PARTIAL.
tV QaV af,Cr day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
DAN VILE.
A Good Teacher Gone Arrangement" fer
the Funeral.

A Good Teacher Gone; Arrangements fer
the Funeral.
fCouespondenct OF the Richmond Dispasch.I
July 78. 1884.
Kilograms were received here yesterday
which announced the sudden death, at
Wytheville, OF Captain X. NJ. Tuck, prin-
cipsl Of the public school Of this place.
Mr.. Tuck was born in King William coun-
ty on the I'd Of July, 1927, was edu-
Gated at Richmond College, married
Miss Sarah A. Nalley. OF Nelson
county. in 1861. and was called to the head
ship OF the public schools here about ten
years ago. During his stay here he bore
the character of most excellent Christian
gentleman, and was noted for his devotion
to the interests Of the young people in the
work in the public school aud the Sunday
school, and for his popularity amongst
them. A committee was sent out TO Lynch
burg TO meet the remains, and citizens have
taken In hand tie arrangements for the iu-
neral. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
WYTHEVHLE.
Court siatters-Poliucs-The DanTille and
Kentucky Railroad.


Court siatters-Poliucs-The DanIilIe and
Kentucky Railroad.
Correspondence of the Richmold Dispatch.l
July 2S, 1884.
County Court has at last adjourned, after
prOtTactCd session. John Cook (colored).
who few months ago shot and killed John
Palmer white man, was tried, found
guilty Of murder in the trst degree, and his
term Of imprisonment in The penitentiary
fxed at nine years. On motion OF his al
torncy the Court set aside the verdict,
granting him new trial. whercupon the
Comm onwcalth's attorney entered a a0He
prOSeqW.
John Harrison (colored), who was tried
by q colorod jury at his own request some
months ago and found guilty Of murder in
the first degree aud sentenced TO be hung
on the 1St day Of August, was granted a
writ Of error by Judge Hinton. Of the
Court Of Appeals, now in session here.
Considerable interest is being manifested
by our people ia the Dlnville and Ken
tucky railroad. which, il built, will pass
through OF near to our town. There is 10 be
a vote oi the people Of the town on the lGth
OF AUGUST rs TO whether the Town Coun-
ell shall issue bonds for the SUN not ex-
ceedng e30,000, payable in thirty years,
and also as to an increase Of the taxes OF the
town OF 20 per cent. 70 meet the same.
The nomination Of Cleveland and Hen
bricks caused great rejoicing amongst our
people. We have now a Cleveland and
Hendricks club Of 800. Old Wytho will
roll Up 800 majority for the ticket. Mark
my prediction.
Our Congressional Convention meets 3lst
instant at Marion to nominate candidate
for Congress. There is no lack OF candl-
dates in the field. ID. s. Pearce, c. +.
Trigg, Colonel Mays, Colonel Ayers, Judge
Rhea, Colonel Fulkerson, General New
berry, and many others are ready and will
ing to serve the people.
More anon. BINGRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
Lewis Carpe.ssr's Caso.

Lewis Carpenter + the colored man who
keeps a grocery on Brook avenue, and II
was to his store that Fleming Pryor Qhe
colored drsy-driyer) carried the barrel OF
sugar which was taken from Major j. ID.
Patton's store, on Cary street, last Satur.
day. The case was called IN the Police
Court yesterday morning. and Messrs. Ed
ear Allan snd ". II. Beverdge appeared as
counsel for the defendant
The witnesses called 10 testify stated in
clear terms Just what was published in the
Dispatch Of Sunday.
Dir. Samuel B. Witt, Commonwealth
Attorney. was present, and made yigor-
Gus prosecution (; after which the Court
gave Carpenter the full extent Of the law
six months in jail and work In the cham
panv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
Face 10 Face With a Ghost.

A telegram from Barboursyille, W. Va.
OF the 9th instant, says: There is great
excitemen. among the mountaineers living
in the eastern part OF Wayne county over
the alleged appearance Of the ghost Of Har-
vey FaIrman, q farmer, who mysteriously
disappeared in 1870. Pairman WA sup
posed 10 have been murdered, but a. no
trace OF crime WAS ever discovered,
the matter was gradually forgotten.
Several days ago Alexander Moore,
well-known and intelligent young man,
was out hunting, and had curl
Gus experience. When st the head OF
a dark rayine, he says, he was suddenly
confronted by what seemed to be goose
or other large white bird. which attracted
his attention and then ran into some bushes.
Following il. he was startled by seeing be-
fore him the ghost Of Harvey Fairman, his
clothes torn and muddy, and his throat cut
from ear 10 ear. In the conventional hol-
low tones the spirit told Moore he had been
murdered and the body Ind beneath the
floor Of his house for two davs, and then
brought TO the rayine and concealed IN
hollow tree. Moore returned home win
every appearance OF one suffering from
extreme terror, and says he will make an
dayit 10 the facts II necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
THREE LIVES IN JEOPARDY.
A sicb of Wouid-Be Lynehers Bafiied by a
Force OF Police.

A Minneapolis. Minn., telegram Of Sum-
day says: Late last night an Immense
crowd gathered around the Jail in which
ere confined the three men Cantincy, Cor
mnn, aud Parkcr-whO shot Officer Laugh
lin yesterday morning while he was eu-
deavoring TO arrest them for riOtous pro-
ceedings. The mob expressed their de-
termination TO lynch the prisoners, and
about midnight made an attack on the Jail
aud effected an entrance into the outer cor
ridors, but the strong force Of police guard
lag the Jail prevented the crowd from get
ting at the cells. After awhile the excite
ment subsidized, and at about hal'-past 8
O'Clock this morning, in response to sp-
peals from the officers to respect the law,
the crowd began TO separate, going away In
twoS aud threes. Some stood idly around
waiting for somebody to take the initiative,
and as no further act OF violence was at
tempted by anyone, they, too, went away,
and all danger was past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29

A York pa telegram says Mrs. Adam
Miller was shot through the body Saturday
night while sitting at window OF her
fathers residence, about five miles from
here, holding her infant in her lap. The
bali penetrated the lungs, and she will in
all probability die. The shooting is sup
posed 10 have been done by Plus Miller. a
brother Of her husband. The husband,
who was IN the room at the time, ran to
his wife's assistance and gave the alarm,
but the guilty person had escaped in the
darkness. Adam Miller to-day had war
rant issued for his brothers arrest, but the
latter has not been seen since the shooting.
Plus Miller has always been considered =
monomaniac upon The subject OF witch
craft, and upon several occasions, It Is
stated, he has threatened his sster-in-law's
life Tor having bewitched him."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
ALL OVER THE STATE.
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
The Republican Fight In the Distriet-Per-
sonai-The Bank Cass and the Grand


sonai-Ths Bank Cass and the Grand
Jury.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JuLY 2s, 1884.
A letter was received In this city this
morning from Congressman Il. s. Hooper,
in " hich he SAYS that he has commenced
sn active canvass Of the district for the
nomination for the Forty-nintb Congress,
and that the outlook ~ very snc0urag-
ing. In Lunepburg, Becklenburg. Motto
way, and Amelia counties, il IL stated,
Colopel Brady, who is also actively prose-
cutting hls canvass, Is repudiated. aud the
machine gets no comfort. Arrangements
are being made TO hold Republican mass
meeting in this city at on early day, which
viii he addressed by Mr.. Hooper. Edgar
Allan. Senator w. T.. Gaines, and Tazewell
Branch. Everything indicates that the
canvass for delegates TO the Republican
Nominating Convention will be a very
lively and interesting one. There il no
doubt that the movement among the col
ored people to secure the nomination OF
colored man is n strong one. 1t will foil
only because Of the lack Of union.
Mayor T. J. Jarrstt, whose health has
been feeble for some days, left this after
noon IOT SNORT NlslI 10 OlO GOlDl.
Rev. Thomas Spence, rector OF 81. Johns
Episcopal church, who has been confined
TO his bed by Illness for the past six weeks,
shows but little improyel eat in condition
DR.. T. Stanley Beckwith. one OF our Oldest
physicians. is also very Ill.
Tie interest OF the public In the inyesti-
CATION now in progress in reference 30 the
Planters and Mechanics Bank has been
considerably heightened by the report that
The grand Jury have nearly completed their
labors. and will be ready within the next
day or two to make their report TO the court.
The main witnesses before The Jury to-day
were Messrs. Thomas Wbytc and Edward
Whyte. This afternoon Mr.. George Brown
was examined. There are rumors in cir
culation which lead people to believe that
some indictments will be found.
ROBIN ADAIB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29

OF the yalue Of 1914, the property Of J. d.
Patton. Examination waved aud eases
certified 70 the Hustines Court September
20. 1854. Bail allowed In the sum Of si,000
each.
Edgar Hfcks, drunk on the sAbbath day.
Fined a.
W. II. Trsvers, drunk. Fined 81.
James johnson (coiored), charged with
throwing rocks In the street. Fined 81.
Hannah Moss (coloredl charged with
being disorderly on the street. Fined 81.
Jane Bland (colored). charged with being
disorderly and using profane language on
the street. Fined t2.50.
Coleman Tinsley, charged with stealing
one lot Of fruit and vegetables, all OF the
value OF Sl7. from Oc,avius Martin. Sent
70 Jail for fifteen days.
Henry Page (colored), charged with car
rying conc aled eapons. Fined s20.
Jacob Jones and Frederick Roy (bo.h COZ
ored) charged win exhibiting and playing
certain game called policy. Sent on TO
the Hastings Court September 20, 1884.
Bail allowed in the sum OF $500 each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-29
fgo nma iicitell

FARAvnLR, VA. July 70, ISSB.
Mr.. Editor,-As names are being sug-
gested 10 oil the vacancy caused by the
death Of Judge Dickinson, Of the Third
district. I wish to presen, for the con.id-
Grafton of the Governor and members OF
the Legislature the name OF Captain =. ID.
Irving, Of this place In legal ability, up
rightness Of character, and oil that goes 70
make up the "iust Judge" he 10 second TO
none. Let all unite on Captain Irving ~
the best Of the many names mentioned.
J. N. CRuTs.