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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-30
NIEAT OF rIiE M

h Rapidly Recon the UnIvcrsnI
Nu"ry in Connection with the
Republican Convention Incidence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19

tor miles with banners, trsnsn,rc,o,.
torchitghts, and lsbored early ana 80, VIZ -
Republicanism. 's cuess Oh
Mr.. Gibson's speech was very f,,s -, Il.
II deat with stern facts, which no nsss :. !,
ed In such manner a. 70 appezl m ~ sss
con OF men. He was frequently an.
plsuded. up
The Glec Club rang song. and o.nor.,
Lee came forward az the next sne,tar H.
was 40 hearse he could scarcely arflcr,.sa
But he went at 1t with a viii and made .
good speech, which was roundlv An.
plsuded. "p'
Both these gentlemen predicted the over.
WIDENING defeat OF the Republican n,,tv
10 November. Indeed, Mr.. Gibson aid no,
hesitate to gay that Ohio would cast her .
vote for Cleveland and Hendricks not.
withsianding the majority against the Dem.
ocrats In the late election. 'A
Speeches were subsequently, made nv
Mr.: Thomas Wood. J. A. Humphreys.
and others.
There was very large crowd Of pconl.
present. including many ladies', and n large
number Of colored people heard with re-.
specuul attention the truth As II Is In De-
mocracy.
The County Committee has arranged for
a vigorous canvass from this to election.
and all we ask of the balance OF the state is
70 do as we intend to do.
The Republicans in this section see no
cause TO crow over Ohio.
STRUCK by AN OVERHEAD BRIDGE.
A young man named King. \ brakeman
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. wu
struck on the head by an overhead bridge
near Ivy to-day. and injured so that the
doctor thinks he will die. He was brought
TO Charlottesville. He belonged TO The
western division, and was not acquainted
with tms end OF the road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
HARkETS BIZ TELEGRAPk.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 1s.-Co,ton quie.
but steady; sales, 9s7 bales; uplands,
0 I5-l6e.; Orleans, 10 3-1Gc.; consolidated
net receipts, 4o,4Ss bales; exports-to
Great Britain, 1871 bales; 10 the cont.
merit, 5,571 bales. Southern flour dull and
easier. Wheat Spot tsie. lower. closing
rather more steady; No. , red, selsS+tc.
for November. Corn-spot la3e. lower,
closing stsadier; ungrsded, 044aSee. No.
2, 60e; October, 57a574e. Oats lsic. lower;
Ne. 2, 31la3ltc. Hops unchanged; 17a23e.
for common 20 choice. Coiise-Spot fair !;
Rio duh at eI0.25; No. ] Rio, spot, and
October, $3.50; November, $3.50. Sugar
steady and snister; centrifugal, s 9lGa
5ls.: fair 10 good refining, sadie; refined
steady; cG A, 5ia5ie., eut.loai and
erusnsd, e2c.; cubes, 6te. Nolasses nomi-
nal. Ries hrn. Cotton-seed oil. 30s20c.
for crude. 4%sice. for refined. Hides very
steady. Wool dull and depressed. Pork
rather easier and more active; meas, spot.
e16. Syiae17. Middles dull and weak; long
clear, Ole. Lard SAGE. lower; Western
stessp, spot, e1.G0as7.65. Freights steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19

A Cleveland Telegram says: Maud g.,
the "queen Of the turf" passed through
Cleveland this evening on her way 70 Lex.
ingtob, KY, ria Cincinnati. Instead OF
being quartered 10 the elegant private car
usually provided for her. the little maro
was Masking her trip m . rough baggage
car with rather limited room. Grant, her
groom, said that she bad been very much
shaken up on the trip. and no was con-
cerned for her condition, fearing that she
had been injured 90 AZ TO unfit her for fast
work on the turf. No examination OF the
horse was made here. 80 that 1t Is impossi-
bic TO state whether she has really been In
iured by the trip. II Is probable that the
Iolting has not done her any good. The
car she formerly trsvelled.in IL still owned
10 Vanderbilt, and was not sold with the
msre. Maud s. was charged % cents
mile BY the railroad company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19

Pickle,imer ". The Richmond and Danviile
rajer tutherlin.
Vorrefponeenoe Of the Richmond Dlspstch.I
OCTOBER Is. 1884.
In the c,se Of Picklesimer 90. The Rich
mond and Dsnyille Railroad Company. IN
which the jury bad given a verdict of
$1,000 for Plcklesimer, motion was
made in The Hastings Court yesterday
for new trial 10y counsel for
the company, and the ease submitted
without argument. The motion WAS over
ruled, and suspension OF judgment
granted for sixty days to enable counsel TO
t,kc the case up 10 the supreme Court OF
Appeals. Exceptions were taken, and the
Other preliminary steps made. and so the
case goes up. Present, Captain Bouldin
and Judge Marshall for the company, aud
Judge Mann for the plaintiff.
In reference to the letter Of Major Suth-
erin 10 the Council. in which he advises
subscription OF 100000 in bonds Of the
city 81 pan TO the stock OF the Dauville and
New-Riyer Railroad Company. and sug-
gesis that authority to make the subscrip-
ton can be obtained from the Legislature,
svote Of the people taken, aud the sub
scTiption made within thirty dsys, the
Council replies that, in view OF the present
indebtedness Of the city and the great need
OF local improvements. il would be Gun
wise and iDexpedient for the city TO in
crease Its bonded debt on account OF any
railroad whatever"
The police force made application yes-
terdsy for increase OF pay. and the Coun-
ell declined on account Of the condition OF
the city finances.
Mayor w. I. Graves. in his report to
the Council, gives hearty congratulations
on the good hesltb OF the people and the
efficiency OF the police force and the tire
companies.
one hundred and fOrty-two acres of land
nesr Fsll-Creek depot, about six miles
from town, were recently sold at auction
fer SIC per acre. The same land four years
ago sold for 80 per acre.
Mrs. Keen Jones, OF the HOunt-Cross
neIghborhood, had her stables and corn
house burned down on the night OF the
10th. and nine good hogs (In q psn which
uss burned) were killed by the fire.
Captain l.. II. Pigr. Of the Pittsylvsnis
Tribune, is quite SICK.
Mr.. William Crews was more comfOrta-
be Yesterday, and was pronounced slight
~ better last night.
General Hurt and Mr.. Munford spent
Thursday night amongst the North Dan
vile Democrats, snd met with most cor
dial reception. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Destructive Fires I'm Georgia.

10y telcSfaph 10 inc Dlspdtch.l
ATLANTA. GA, October 1S.-Detsils have
been received OF destructive fire at Barnes
vile, Ga, about | O'Clock Yesterday. A
spark from passing engine on the Central
railroad set fire TO $50 bales OF cotton on
the depot platform. The fire rapidly spread,
and in two hours had destroyed four fiths
Of the business part Of the town.
involving n loss of 100000, on which
there was very light insurance, as
the rate on one side OF the town was
Per cent. The depot. which was Of rock
and covered with slate, was not burned.
Large quantities OF goods were piled in the
public square, but the heat became so
great that they were burned. Thirty-tivc
buildings we're consumed.
a $4,000 fire occurred at Arwortb, Ga,
last night, destroying the stores Of l.. H..
Tanner. Litchfield & Putnam, and ;. Lemon
a. Co. Insurance. $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
EOR RENT.
MEDIUM SIZED DWELLINGS.


s4oo-So6 north Fifsh street, BRICK, detached;
$50, ~iOs and INK west Clay street. BRICK;
eight rooms .
seven rooms. -
c.zht Tocms. .s.-
S2io-a25 south second street. BRICK; aE
si9c- 1904 wesi Cary street, FRAME. de'Ach-
ed i've rooms. - -.
.i2 ger mon,l.-5 High street, FRAME, de,sch-
ed four rooms.
siO pcr montb-Lonbsrdv street near Carr,
FRAME. detached; five rooms.
slO p,r monib-l3OJ west Leigh Sfst,
FRAME; four rooms. .
$40 per monlh-7i4 north Twenty. seyesth
strert, ( KANE. detached; ave rooms.
eIO rcr month-27 north Twenty seventh street
near NJ. RANE: i've rooms.
sIO pc inoath-loO8 ~. james street, FRAhE;
81 $40 per mou,h-2o5 Canal street, FRAME; ave
rooms. -.
$40 per month beverly street near Washinx-
ton FIR AMI, detached; four rooms. -
o. psr month -6i7 Albemsrle street, fRAhs'
=; ~ perm per month-595 Hancock street, FRAME;
as as per monlh-2222 Franklin street, FRAME;
three rooms. ..........., ,,.,. .-.-
Of the city. Apply to FURMAN lUPfER,
Real Estate Agent,
or Io.1t l0tg Nam street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Condition of the Army.
IBy Telegraph TO the Dispatch

Nv ttlograpn 10 iHr DispI'SHsl
WASHINGTON, ID. C., October Is. -Adiu-
tant.General Drum. in his annual report TO
the Secretary OF War, SAYS the reports OF
the officers detailed 10 inspect the various
militia enCampments are generally favor
able as TO the condition Of the militia 81
the several States. and evidence great
zeal on the part Of the officers. He
speaks Of the importance Of q we'll
organized and intelligent militia, and
endorses the bill presented by Gene
raj SIocum at the last session Of
Congress, as the measure is calculated to
further develop and improve the efficiency
Of the militia. lie says that the action OF
Congress IN increasing the number OF OIL
GERS TO be detailed for the duty Of giving
military instruction at the military colleges
b., proved OF great benefit. lie recon-
mends legislation by Congress authorizing
tbe retirement OF enlisted men after thirty
five ycsrs' service. with IS per centum OF
nav and allowances at the time OF retire.
ment. In regard 10 the term Of service, he
avs that the reduction OF the first term
from five 10 three years will materially de-
crease the number Of desertions.
change from semi-snnual TO bi-monthly
settlement OF clothing overdrswn by a
soldier Is again recommended az measure
beneficial 10 the Government and man. III
IL also recommended that the apprehension
OF dsserters be made by law one OF the du-
ties OF United States marsbals and their
deputies.
The progress made al the military prison
al Foit Lesyenworth has been most salts
factory.
The number Of prisoners discharged
during the year was 3S3, and The number
remaining In prison June 30, 1884, was 523.
Tie number OF persons committed to the
Government Hospital for insane under or
der. OF the secretary OF War, FROM October
!, 1888. 10 October ], 1884. was ~,
of which number four were oiiieers
OF the army. He calls attention 10
the fact that many thousands OF most val
liable records Of the rebellion are rapidly
falling into decay, and urges that the al
trn,Iop Of Congress be called TO the matter
with = view 10 providing q suitable force
for placing these records beyond irretrieva'
bic loss In the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Democratic DeusnsIrstiss -spseehesbs Gem
erai ftiz. lee and Ceienei Eus,sce Gibson,
Ct West yirsixis.

Democratic Dea0nsiTstiss -SpseehesbYo Gen.
erai Fttz. Lee and CoieneI Eus,sce Gibson,
Ct West yirEixis.
fCouespoRdepee a the Richmond DIspatch.I
OCTOBER IL, 1884.
The Joint demonstration OF The Central
Cleveland and Hendricks Club aud the
W0rkingmen's Club Was held here iasI
night. During the day a ilsg-pole bad been
erected on Midway" and at night tue
people assembled OF that point, where
from the porch Of The building, the orators
81 the evening addressed them. spien-
did Cleyeand-and- Hendricks Dag was sent
nutieriug 10 the breeze, amid huzzas
from the crowd and music from the Third
Regiment Band. After the unfurIipg OF the
nag, The president OF the Workinginens
Club introduced General Fitzbugh Lee,
Who, In few remarks. explained that DC
had been speaking so much lately IN The
open sir that his voice almost refused
duty; but be had been 90 fortunate In his
trip from Stauntou a. to meet on the train
Colonel Eustaee Gibson,s congressman Rom
West Virginia, whom be had prevailed
upon 10 stop over and assist him on this
occasion.
Colonel Gibsop--be 10 brother Of Tom
Gibson, Of Culpeper--wss then introduced
and received with . rousing cheer. lie
said II wss ~ much . surprise 70 him 70 lie
here - Il Was 70 the people TO see him here.
He had just finished hard-ionghf night
and Won glorious victory In bis adopted
Stale, and be easrs With e0s<r on bis lips,
for his people hxd rolled up splendid ma.
iofffy. ne gave very Interesting and
lucid seooun6 Of the struggle IN West VIZ
Hfnia ssM that nooD1o Qptt their stores,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
BUCKINGHAM.
The Canvass-Mr. Tucker Makes a Telling
speech.


speech.
fCotrespondcnce OF The Richmond Dispatch.I
NEW STORE. October 10, 1884,
The Hon. j. Il. Tucker was posted TO
address the good people at this point to-
day. and he was greeted by full turnout.
This part OF the county has heretofore been
the main Malone stronghold. but IL has
been growing small by degrees and bcauti-
fully less rs such, and to-day Mr.. Tucker
encbained the earnest attention OF his crowd
for more than two hours. His speech was
able. temperate, and filled with wisdom,
pathos, and wit. Many ladies were In at.
tendance, and they are all for him. In
deed. there have never been any Republican
ladies in our county.
Ours Is thinking people, and the many
interesting facts presented by Mr.. Tucker
will be subjects for the earnest consldera-
iion OF the people at home. As he always
does. he has made an impression on the
voters Il mean white voters which will
tell in November.
Ample supplies OF provisions were on
hand. and every one bad good time.
Mr.. Tucker was followed by an English
man, J. w. Hebditch, in forcibc and
telling speech.
The Democrats erected Cleveland-aud-
Hendricks pole and flag 100 feet high.
Tucker had the whole crowd OF 800
voters, aud they will vote for him. ).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
The RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY OCTOBER o. 1884.

e composed Of determined men who arc 70
solved thst no intimidation or violence
shall rule At Chicago polls. aud their orders
are 70 provoke no 1ght themselves nor 70
indulge In any a. long as the coutsst &
merely wcrdy. bat. II any bulldozing d IT.
tempted BY negro or other deuutv mar
shsls to resist Il, and, II any Democrst L
shot. to.see to II that the shooter AZ ouco
suffers tae same fate. So the matter stands.
md, II the feeling keeps growing in inteu.
on eiection.day,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Ohfo's Complete Vote.

fby HePrapn 70 Tue DlSpeVn'I
COLUMBUS, October 1S.-The returns by
counties (complete) do not change the plu'
ralites given last night. Unexpectedly
the Prohibition and Observation-Disclosures votes
increase proporiionateIy with those OF the
Democrats and Republicans. The Prohibi-
ton vote last year was 1862; tins year II Is
9,5l0. The Greenback vote last year was
2,493; this year it ls 3, 750-showing no CO.
aIition, but that party lines were closely
followed.
The total Prohibition and Grcenbsck
vote is 12,A47, or 1,12G more than Robin
sons plurality. The rest OF the Republl-
can ticket has an average maiorirover all
OF over 5000. The total vote is 1S0.3i3. Last
year II was 7l5.6lS. In October, 1880. II
Was ZIG, 1S6; and In November. 1880, 1t was
724,S There is no change In congress-
men. except an increase OF 100 in Romefs
majority over Hurd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
An Ex.Judge and q Lawyer.
nv telegraph to The DiSpaich.I

LOUISVILLE. KY.. October 1S.-A scnsa-
ton was caused in the courthouse here this
morning by fight between ex-Judge Hur-
cis, until recently Chief Justice OF the
court Of Appeals. and Colonel Bennett II.
Young. wcll-known lawyer. aad presi-
dent OF the Southern Exposition. In the
argument in an injunction case ex-Judge
Ilureis made remark rejecting on Mr..
Young, who Immediately denounced the
ex-Chief Justice IS an infamous liar. At
this Judge IIursis hurled two law books at
Mr.. Young. They cinched. and were
having a regular mill when they were sep
arsted by friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Train Wrecked and Number or Pas
sengers Injured.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch. |

10y telegraph 70 the Dispatrb.l
MEMPHIS, TENN, October ia special
dispatch to the appeal from Tupelo, Miss,
says: One OF the most terrible wrecks that
ever occurred on the Mobile and
Ohio railroad happened few miles
north Of this place last night
Every coach Of the passenger-triln
due here at 1870 a. NJ. was thrown fro m
the track and badly damaged. The rails
had been taken up by unknown persons
with The view Of wreckiDg the train. There
were about fifteen passengers on the train,
all Of whom were more or less Injured, but
none were killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Brigkton.Beach Races.

toy IeIcgraIf 20 zoe DIF"IcH'I
NEW YORK, October is.-The Brighton
Beach races were particularly interesting,
and were witnessed by large crowd to-
tay.
First rsce-purse $3.50, three quarters OF
amile-Ayrtle won; Emmett second. Time,
1:20l.
Second recourse $3.50, selling allow
ance.. one mile and furlonc-T Tony Fos-
ter won Cariey b second. Time, 1:j9t.
Third race-purse s4O0, one and a quarter
riles-Centennia won; Lizzie Mac second.
Time, e:l2l.
Fourth rsce-purse $3.50, seven fur.
longs-Hszard uos; Sugar Plum second.
Time. 1891.
Fifth race-purse $3.50, one and quar-
ter miles over five Observation-Disclosures
wen: Bally second. Time, 1923.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
FATAL BRIDGE ACCIDENT.
Train Preeipitated Into the Water-A
Number Of Fatalities.
lByt.lcgraph to the DlspsGcs.,

Number Of Fatalities.
tBy telegraph to the DlspsIcs.l
CINCINNATI, October lS.-A dispatch to
the Commercial Gazette from Batavia says
At6 O'Clock last evening the middle span
Of the bridge across East Fork river, on
the Cincinnati Eastern Harror-Gauge
railroad, gave way as the Manchester
express train was passing over it. The
bridge is about fifty feet above the water.
The engine. baggage-car, and first coach
were hurled into the water beneath, while
the rear car remained on the sound
portion OF the bridge. Forty-dVe
persons were on the train at the time,
and many made miraculous escapes, sew
eral lcaping into the stream below. Two
persons were killed, and two were So badly
injured that they will die. Six were seri.
ously and number slightly injured.
The engineer and fireman were both
killed instantly. They leave families. The
bridge was being repaired, but was con.
sidertd safe, as several heavily-loaded
freight trains had PASSED over IL short
time before the accident. The other pas
sengers aboard the train were nearly all in
the rear ear. Had this coach followed the
first section the loss of life would have been
appalling. Most Of those injured were
section hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Soldiers Home ut Hampto.

by telegraph TO the Dispateh.I
WASHINGTON. October lS.-A sub-com-
miites Of the Committee on Military Affairs
OF The House OF Representatives. will visit
Hsmptoa on the 18th OF November for the
purpose of investigating the Soldiers Home
at that placs. The subcommittee consists
OF Representatives Rosecrans, Slocum.
Murray OF Ohio, steele Of Indiana, and
Cuteheon OF Michigan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Dsnserssse vssiia.ts Q. chicago.
fBy telegraph to the Dlsp,ieh.J

CHICAGO, October 1s.-In common ting
upon the supervision Of the polls ON cleo.
tion.dsy and the appointing Of deputy
United States marshais and deputy sheriff
the Times this morning prints the follow
ing:
s.Democfats. that 10 TO say, enc hundred
Of them. organised yeste rday what they are
pleased 10 style . vigilance committee. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
The Broken Cable Landed.

CONEY ISLAND, October 1S.-The Ben
nett-Mackay cable was landed 900 yaris
east Of the Oriental Hotel at 1915 this al.
ternoOn, and at / O'Clock the end was placed
IN the cable station, having been carried
through trench on the shoulders OF TWEEN
ty men from the Faraday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
LYNCHBURG.
The Receipts OF the Fsir-Election Of ON
eers-kiiied.

esrs-kilied.
Especial TELEGRAM 70 tie Dispsteh.I
OCTOBER Is, 1884.
The receipts from the Lynchburs Fair
amount 10 over $500. which is very
good result, financially speaking. The So
Cie,y has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: David Z. Graham. OF
Wythe, president. and the following vice.
presidents: John w. Carroll, OF Lynch
burg; j. j. Terrell, OF Campbell;
Thomas W. Nelson, Of Bedford G.. W.
b. Hale. Of franklin; NJ. n. Rodgers, oil
Roanoke; {. b. Mcdonald. Of hentsom-
cry; ID. W. Mason. OF Giles; j. Hoge ~
her snd John +. Whaling, OF Pulaski; x.
W. sanders and n. z. Oglesby. Of Wythe
John d. Preston, Of Smyth; W. G. oan-
ders and James Byars. Of Washington; l..
J.. Holiday, Of Botetourt; :. 5. Bradford,
OF Cuip.por; Jesse L. Adams, OF Amherst
FIT. Anderson. of RockbIidge; j. h..
Hurt, OF Pittsylvauia; Bland Massie, oil
Nelson Joel W. Flood. Of Appomatto1.
The ola Executive Committee was re-
elected
Peter Bowles. an old eolored man. fell
over the Twelith-S,reet cut late last night
and was tillCd.
Alexander Robinson. charged with beng
accessory TO the murder Of the Mitchell lad.
has been put ia Amherst Jail. bis bonds
man having Withdrawn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
Accident ON the Rail.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch. I

TRRRE HAUTE, IND, October Is.-A spc-
cisl from Green Castle to the Gazette says:
The Chicago express on the Louisville,
New Albany and Chicago railway struck q
defective rail at $40 O'Clock this morning
sbout five miles south Of this city. The
entire train was ditched except the sleeper.
The engineer. fireman. and baggage-m,n
were seriously injured. The passengers
sustained no injuries save bruises. The
tzain Immediately took fire, and all the cars,
including the sleeper, were consumed, the
passengers In the sleeper only saving what
they bad on their persons. The damage to
the engine. the cars burned. and the Incl.
dental losses aggregate $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
CEOrera Notes.

BY cable 10 the Dispatchl
ROME. October IS.-In Italy during the
past twenty four hours, there have been
1CG fresh eases OF cholera and le2 deaths.
ROME. October fS.--During the past
twenty.iour hours there were Ga fresh
cases Of cholera at Naples and 81 deaths.
Professor Polmieri is Ill from cholera, but
HIS case Is making favorable progress. At
Genoa no fresh cases are reported, but there
were deaths.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
six Men ana Two women Hung.


ST.. PETERSBURG, October 1S.-SiS OIL
GERS Of the army, who were sentenced to
death early in the week for political
offences. were executed to-day at st. Pc
tersburg citadel. Besides them, there
were two women who paid the death
penalty one Madame WolkeDstine, the
other Mary Figner, the daughter OF a
priest. The only persons who witnessed
the execution were the Ministers OF JUS
tice and OF the Interior and the prison
CfiiciJis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-19
BOTB1OURT.
Democratic sieeInG and Fiag-Raising.

Democratic sieetIng and Fiag-R aising.
Correspondence Of the Richmond DIsp,tch.l
CLOvERDALE, October Il, 1884.
This plsce, situated on the line of Bote-
tourt and Roanoke, was to-day the scene Of
a largely-attended and most enthusiastic
Democratic demonstration, consisting OF a
flsg-raising, followed at night by some
stirring speeches, which aroused the farm
ers and others present 70 realizing sense
OF their duty.
The meeting was called to order by +.
T. Glasgow. Esq. chairman OF the DE TO-
cratic County Committee, and speeches
were made by Judge ). q. Williams. Cap
tain Figgatt. Hon. John +. Massey, and
Palmer Sinclair. R.X.