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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
HENRY COUNTY.

The Tobacco Interes,-Persouai Notes. &c.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
MARTINsvILLE, Jan. 20, 1886.
We have just passed through the
most remarkable cold spell ever known
to the oldest inhabitants Of our county.
Every ice-house is filled with choice ice
from seven to eleven inches in thick
ness. A warm rain is now falling, pro-
ducing rapid thaw.
The severe weather has prevented the
farmers to a great extent marketing
their produce. The little leaf tobacco
that is in market is selling for a fair
price. Although there seems to be
general depression among the manu-
facturers at other places, the Henry
county tobacco still commands ready
sale.
The stamp Office was overrun with
orders for stamps yesterday. We feel
justly proud of the character Of tobac-
co raised in this county, and are more
than gratifed TO know that it sells when
other tobaccos are dull. Henry-county
tobacco, when properly put up, can be
turned into gold at any and all times.
There are many men in this county who,
at the close of the war, were penniless,
but have since made large fortunes
manufacturing the weed. Martinsville
is fast becoming tobacco market Of
considerable Importance. There are
three large first-class warehouses in full
operation. Factories are multiplying,
and most of them are being fitted up
with all the modern improvements so
as to manufacture the year round.
We can, also, now boast Of four as
good ministers as any town in the
State. They are gentlemen Of high in
tellectual attainments and more than
local regulations.
Mrs. w. II. Martin, who died few
days ago, leaves seven little helpless
children to mourn their loss.
Major j. C. Martin continues quite
ill. Captain G. Tabb, our popular and
efficient town officer, has been confined
to his bed for some time. Mr.. John A.
Lee, the proprietor of the Mountain
View Hotel, is quite i'll.
Colonel c. b. Bryant has been
chosen mayor to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Hon. H..
G. Mullins, who succeeds to the county
iudgeship. Our Council could not have
acted more wisely than to have chosen
this man of brains and shrewdness to
act as our chief magistrate.
Mr.. Sherman, of the Lynchburg
Virginidn, has been here for several
days ostensibly on a visit to his sister,
Mrs. Judge II. NJ. Ford, but if Dame
| Rumor is to be credited another ofLynch-
burg's editors will soon discard his
bachelor notions. C0LFAX.
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A RICH STRIKE IN GAS.
IN Ohio Well Yielding n STEADY supply OF
loo. nnn Ieef DAILY.

An OHIO Well Yielding steady supply OF
100000 Feet Daily.
A Cleveland Ohio special says In
telljgence from Tiiiin, Ohio, announces
the greatest strike yet made in the Ohio
gas-tields. The natural-gas and oil
well was torpedoed with 400 pounds of
rackarock and % pounds Of nitro-gly-
cerine, at depth Of 1856 feet, at 6:4O
o'clock last night. There were 300
feet of oil in the we'll at the time, and
this was thrown to height Of lbs
feet in the air, and was follow
ed by terrible roaring sound
of the escaping gas, the flow Of which
Mr.. Brownyear, the contractor, esti-
mated at 100000 feet per day, which
would surpass any Of Findley's first
four wells, and equal all of Bowling
Green's combined. The shock of the
explosion was felt in the most distant
parts of the city, and thousands of
people from the surrounding country
FASTENED to the scene, led by Boosts
band, to welcome the new arrival. For
the safety Of the drilling apparatus the
/ 7as was piped distance from the well,
There it burned with great brilliancy,
y Illuminating all the eastern part of the
ll,ary. Over 100000 feet of gas flowed
1t. lSlng the night, and it is now steady
lur, Bout 100, 900 feet per day. Oil in
1t aoSrterable quantities for lubricating
'onsiu aes has filled the well, and flows
puipS,ssS.ly stream. There is much ex-
ID : and the stockholders are
Snr As Noon as the derrick can be
na PA a we'll n ill be commenced at the
,;cn,tural.worEs, and LOOMS & Ny
man have a we'll F00 feet deep, which
they will immediately sink to the depth
Of the gas-Oil dePSsit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
PAGE COUNTY.
Young Mems Christian Association-Dslin-
quent Laws. Sc.

Young Mems Christian Assoc iation-DsIin-
quent Laws. Sc.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
LURAY, VA, January 20, 1886.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Of this place have in contemplation
the erection Of suitable Association
building, and it is thought that sufficient
funds can be obtained to build a hand
some and imposing edifice. The Asso-
citation has a large membership and is
in fourishipg condition. Their pre-
sent quarters are entirely inadequate
for their needs.
The delinquent-tax list for this coun-
ty is large one, and has created con-
siderable dissatisfaction among the peo-
pie. There ought, Of course, to be
some means to make delinquent tax
payer pay the taxes upon his property,
but the law should be so framed that
innocent purchasers would not suffer
thereby. In this county quite num-
Der of unpaid tax-bills have been re-
turned delinquent which should have
been returned erroneous, and in some
instances will have to be paid by inno-
cent purchasers, who will thus be made
to pay a tax which is not properly
chargeable to any one.
The Teachers Institute for Page
county commenced its session in the
graded-schooi building in this place to-
day, and will continue in session for
three days. A large number of teach.
ers are in attendance.
A series Of revival meetings are now
in progress at the Methodist church,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. j. II.
Davidson, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Lloyd,
Of Mines, in this county. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22

OF in The chapel OF Washington and
Lee University. The declsimers were
Msssrs. j. L. Bumgarder and G. NJ.
Randolph, Of Virginia. Following the
defamation came the competitive
debate for gold medal. The
committee to award the medal
consisted Of Colonel w. A. Anderson
Captain S. J. Graham, and Frank Glas-
gov, ESQ. The question debated was
{" Were the Crusades Beneficial to ku.
roper" Messrs. W. Il. Newman, OF
Alabama, and F. II. s. Morrison, OF
Virginia, spoke in the affirmative, and
Messrs. T. G. Haily, Of Idaho, and j.
G. Scott, of Virginia, took the negative
side of the question. The medal was
awarded to Mr.. j. G.. Scott, OF your
city. The exercises were interspersed
with delightful instrumental music, aud
were exceedingly pleasant and enter
tanning. All Of the speakers did re-
markably well.
Responses to the appeal Of the ladies
for help in raising funds for the " jack
son-monument fund" are coming in.
The ladies are hard at work getting
ready for the "bazaar " to be held in
February. The Baltimore and Ohio
Express Company has given notice that
the company will transport free Of
charge all articles intended for the ba-
Zaar.
At the annual meeting Of the Frank
lin Society held this week an election
Of president and board Of directors was
held. The following were chosen Pre-
sident, F. T. Glasgow; Board of Di~
rectors, II. X. Preston, W. S. Hopkins,
j. c. Boude, and S. j. Graham. An
interesting debate is expected next Sat
urday evening on the question, i" Should
the Policy of Local Option be Adopted
in Rockbridge?"
Professor j. Mercer Patton, grad
uate of ard afterwards an adjunct pro-
fessor in the Virginia Military lnsti-
tute, has been elected to fill vacancy
in the chair Of Modern Languages in
the Indiana University. He is son
of Colonel John NJ. Patton. l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
LYNCHRURG.

Re,ivaIs OF ReiiR,on-rhe Late DIR. Thorn
ssn-A Drowned Horse Convicted of As
SAUL, sc.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch ]
JANUARY 81, 1886.
The revival services now in progress
here at the Centenary Methodist church
under the direction Of Rev. George
Needham, and at the Second Presbyte-
rian church, where Rev. Mr.. Gaines,
also q visiting minister, is preaching,
are attracting immense congregations
and doing great amount Of good. Many
professions Of faith have been made,
and if the good work continues much
longer the harvest will have passed be.
fore Mr.. Moody gets here in April.
Concerning the proposed visit of Rev.
Sam. Jones to this city, nothing defi-
mite is known beyond the fact that he
has been invited and has answered that
he will try to make.it convenient to &C.
cept the invitation.
The funeral Of the late Robert b.
Thomson, d. d., took place yesterday
evening at the Methodist Protestant
church, Of which the deceased was
formerly pastor. Touching tributes
were paid to the dead mans high
Christian character by Revs. p. A.
Peterson and T. E. Colbourne. Among
those who attended the funeral was
Madame Janish, the famous actress,
who, after listening attentively to the
remarks Of the speakers, said to a
friend "What a good man he must
have been thus giving expression to
q sentiment that finds cordial response
in the heart of everybody who knows
of DR.. Thomson's godly walks. The
remains were inferred at the Presbyte-
rian cemetery.
About a week ago, while carload
of horses was being unloaded at the
Norfolk and Western depot, one Of the
animals, and perhaps the finest Of the
lot, jumped over the railing on to the
ice in the canal. The ice gave way and
the horse sank under the water, and
was never more seen until late yester-
day evening, when the animals dead
body fioated to the surface near the
Lynchburg iron-furnace, about half a
mile below the place Of the accident.
The whole town was astoBished this
morning to wake up and find the hill
tops and the whole earth hereabou'
covered with snow. Up to midnight
there had been no perceptible indication
of snow, but about 4 o'clock the white
flakes commenced to fall furiously, AND
continued until I o'clock this morning
G. P. Pettigrew (white) was yester
day convicted in the Corporation Court
of malicious assault and sentenced tC
thirty days Imprisonment in Jail ant
ESQ fine.
The receipts Of tobacco are mode
rately large Tor this season. The grades
on the market are mostly common, ant
good prices are realized. Lynchburg il
looking up as . bright-tobacco market
and, remarkable though it may seem
scarcely . day passes that some de
scription of tobacco from the Richmond
market is not sold at the warehouses
here. BEAUMONT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
xARTYNSVYLLE EXCITED.
rinmes start In a Bsr-Rsom ana spfeaa 70
several stores--shoeting scrspe.

riumes star, In a Bsr-Rsom and spread TO
several Stores-shootlng scrspe.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.)
MARTINsvILLE, VA, January Il.
At l o'clock this morning fire vas dis
covered in z. W. Stultz's bar-room.
The alarm was given, but too late to
control the flames. This bar was IN
one room of the Sutherlin building,
which was recently erected by Major
w. T. Sutherlin, Of Danville, at a cost
of about ego, 900. The whiskey, fur
niture, and other in1ammable and COM
bustible material made a big blaze,
which was hard to get under control,
especially as there were no means OF
fighting except with buckets. One half
Of the block is completely destroyed
and the other half badly damaged. |
am told there is $4,000 insurance on
the building, but it will not cover the
loss.
Z. W. Stultz lost everything, with
only $500 insurance. The furniture
store OF +. b. CLANCY & Co. was COM
pletely destroyed. They saved most OF
their best furniture insured for 81, 300
Their loss is very heavy. The hard.
ware store Of b. A. Rives was badly
damaged. His loss is heavy, but per-
haps covered by insurance. can get
no clue as to the origin Of the fire, but
some seem to think it the work Of an
incendiary.
During the fire difficulty occurred
between b. Z. Jones, commissioner OF
the revenue, and Perry Peek (colored),
in which the former shot the latter, the
ball entering his upper lip ranging
along the upper jawbOne, and coming
out below the ear. Mr.. Jones will be
tried before a magistrate this morning.
A heavy snow fell last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
DANTILLE.
Moving for New Railroad Connection.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Moving for New Railroad Connection.
Especial telegram to the Dispaich.l
DANvILLE, Va, January 2l.-A
large meeting Of citizens was held this
afternoon to hear the report Of the com.
mittee Of the Chamber Of Commerce
with reference to new road from Dan
vile to some western connection. 1t
was agreed to ask for charter for
road from Danville through the coun-
ties Of Pittsylvania and Franklin to
connect with the Shenandoah Valley,
Richmond and Allegheny, or Valley
railroad. TWAS also agreed to ask that
the charter be amended so as to allow
Danville to increase her bonded indebt-
edness not exceeding $500,0 900 for rail-
road subscriptions only. Our delegates
in the Legislature were requested to
withdraw the bill to reduce the rate Of
taxation of thecity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
STANTON.

Funeral OF Mr.. Wosds- The Proposed District
Fair.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
JANUARY q, 1886.
The obsequies Of the late Andrew 6.
Woods, whose death has been an
nounced in the Dispatch, occurred yes
terday afternoon from the First Pres
byterian church--Rev. II. II. Halves,
ID. d., officiating.
Colonel A. ". Hartman, president of
the Baldwin-Augusta Fair, has re-
ceived communications from Albemarle
and other counties since the conference
Of Tuesday, the proceedings Of which
have appeared in the Dispatch, ex-
pressing much interest in completing
the design Of distri 4 agricultural as
ISOLATION and annual exhibition at
s,aunton.
Another snow fell here last night.
CANTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
DOWN BY THE SEA.
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.

psrvsnas a sSsssrei Csmpsny suesAca- wee
sci Wrecked. nc.
ft,crrcsrondence the Richmond Dispatch
NORFOLK, January q, 1886.
Captain James Barron Hope, editor
Of the Landmars, Of this city, has just
been elected councillor Of the Ameri-
can Institute Of Civics, at Boston,
Mass. The object Of the Association
"a 10 improve the methods Of teaching in
our schools and colleges so as to inform
young men Of the organization aud
functions Of the Government under
which they live.
The California Minstrel Company
was stranded in this city last night.
The troupe gave an Indifferent exhibit
ton at the Academy Of Music, the
manager failed to pay of, and the CON-
pany went TO pieces. 40
The case OF August Burgess Tor siV'-
600 damages against the Norfolk ana
Western Railroad Company, which has
been on trial all the week in the Cor
pora,ion Court, was decided last night,
1 verdict being given plaintiff for
s2,000.
An unknown vessel is reported sunk
on North-river bar.
A Maryland beef.slaughtering com
pany is building warehouses to estab-
lish itself in this city.
The brig Alice, from Baltimore to
Rio de JaneirO, came up in distress last
night, having been caught in the ice
and badly damaged in Hampton Roads.
Mr.. Thomas II. Smith, Of this city,
has received an appointment in the
Treasury Department at Washington
The saw-mill Of Henry NJ. Owens.
near the Courthouse. in Princess Anne
county, was destroyed by fire Tuesday
night. 1t is supposed the fire originated
from spark from the boiler. The loss
was $4,000, partially covered by IN
surance.
The steamer Essex, not having re-
turned, has probably gotten through
the ice to Fredericksburg.
The wreckers here are now all as
busy as they can be. u.
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Awaiting ExtSnditios.
fRv falexrn ph 70 the DiBpatch.l

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, January FL.
Michael Kurtz, who was connected
with Billy Porter in the great jewelry
robbery ct Troy. N. Y, was brought
before . magistrate yesterday afternoon
on the charge Of being fugitive from
Justice. Kurtz was committed for ten
DAYS, or until extradition papers are
received from New York. His attorney
had a writ Of habeas corpus issued, re-
turnable this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Judge refused to grant the writ,
and remanded Kurtz back to jail for
ten days to await extradition papers
from New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
Hauavpr Eofps.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspatchl
ATLEE's STATION, Jan. 81, 1886.
Yesterday was Hanover County
Court day. Many persons were at
tracted to court by the big scare put
upon them by the county treasurer by
means of a tremendous list Of de-
linquent lands. Some Of them paid,
others declined, and still others posi-
lively refused, claiming it to be unjust.
Some have been so fortunate as to find
receipts, owing to their having good,
careful wives, who keep all receipts.
Our Legislature ought to wipe out this
hardship. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Dessh After a Long Illness Memorial Pro.
pssed.

Death AFTER a Long Hines Memorial Pro.
pesed.
tcorespondenee Of the Richmond Dlspstchl
JANUARY Il, 1850.
wrs. b. @. Flanagan died yesterday,
after painful illness of several years,
which she bore vita patience and forti-
tude seldom equalied.
Several prominent physicians and
other alumni Of the University have in
hand plan for an enduring memorial
Of the late DR.. John Stage Davis.
They think that memorial window in
the new chapel now building would be
appropriate and lasting, and the CON-
nistse, hsseed by Or. Cabell, are en-
deavoring to secure the funds necessary
for carrying their plan into effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
BY K. b. Chafiin & Co.
Real Estate huctlOneeTs,
No. | north Tenth street.
commissioners AUCrIONSALE


COMMISSIONERS ACCTIONSALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS AND MILLS
IN CHESTERFIELD COUNrN.-ln pursu-
ance OF a decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Chesterfield, entered on the 2lst day OF
December, 1882. in the suits ~ Gates ~.
Gates and Gregory as. Gates, SC, the uu-
designed commissioners viii sell at public
auction, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY p. 1880
AT - O'Clock. the "SEGUIG" TRACT or
LAND. containing OO2'a ACRES. with
the MILLS thereon formerly belonging
10 the hate william Beverly Gates lying iu
Chesterfield county on the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad, and on the main road
leading from Richmond 10 Chesterfield
Courthouse, and about SIX miles from Rich
mond.
This property will he divided ana sold IN
three parCeis-that portion thereof allotted
to John {. Goode and wife, consisting OF the
Mis- and about l0a Acres and that portion
allotted 10 j. VI. Gregory and wife. consist
ing OF the Dwelling House and 800 aud -
Acres. and that portion allotted 10 judith
r. Winfee formerly Gates, consisting OF
500 and --- AcreS-Or q sufficient quantity
OF said allOtments 10 pay the amounts due
frOm the parties respectively.
TERMS: one third cash aud the residue
in equal instruments at six ana twelve
months, with interest mt per cent. per an
mum from the day OF sale.
NJ. VI. GILLIAN,
+. NJ. CONNER.
10 Commissioners.
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LEXINGTON.

Oeasrai Lees BiSshdsy- Sseie,y Celebra,is.-
Rsspssses To Appeals -frspkiin xseie,y-aa-
testssisg Qsssuep.
ICorespondsnee ofthe Richmond Dispat ch. !
JANgARY 20, 1886.
The 10th being the anniversary of
Gsnsrsl Z. =. Lees birthday, there was
. suspsnsion Of exercises for the day at
ibs University.
Lest night tho annual celebration Of
fbs Grahan.Ise Literary Society came
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
YOU HAVE A PERFECT RIGHT.

II when you demand Bensons Capcine
Plaster Of druggist, TO expect to receive
druggists OF the Cheap John variety who
Will try 10 persuade you TO accept some
worthless substitute with similar sound.
ing name. which they will offer you for
half the price OF the genuine, as they can
thing. and It's cost but little more. Ben.
sons are the only porous plasters that can
be depended upon to cure every ailment
subject TO external treatment. They are
prompt, sure. and thorough. The genuine
bears the Three reals" trademark, and
bias the word . Cspcine cut In the centre.
is 22.Fsu&Tu6m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
AUCTION sALEs-This nay
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Day,

HIGH-C0NSTABLE'S SALE.
viii sell at public auction, on
SATURDAY. JANUARY p, 1856,
at \ O'Clock 4. NJ, at the northwest corner
OF LOmbardy street and old ~cuilietOwn
road (base. ball grounds), the following pro-
perty to satisfy q dlstreSs-warrant In my
hands In favor Of Otway :. Allen rs. Nir-
ginta Base Ball Company-to wit:
/ lot FENCING (encl0sing said grounds;
2 BUILDINGS;
| lot STANDS. or SEATS:
/ lot RAILING. about 300 CHAIRS;
l lot CHAIK-CI SlIiONS, SC,
for grOund-rent.
TERMS: Cash. T.. g. GARRISON,
ia22 n. e. g. r..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22

IthIcaso Intf -OO'"".i
The girls at an Ohio boarding-school
have resolved that extreme development
80 .he intellect chills and destroys the
affections. They resolve to stand BY
their affections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22

IL the worth Of anything is proven
by It's results, then surely DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is prs-sminsntly tho best
Cough Syrup pow sxtant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-22
RAILROAD Lines.


q IL - ssSsszyE sEgzp
pICHM0ND, FKEDERICKSRT.n
III AND POTOMAC RATLRoAD -s.nns
ule commencing NOVEMBER rs, Isss
800 A. n, leaves Byri-strest s.,,o..
daily; stops only at Ashland
Junction, Milford, and rSssa,,
ricksburg. Sleeper 10 wsse-
lngtob. Leaves Washi1yIo,
for New York MA N
ll:o7 A. M, leaves Byrd.Street static, d.i.
~ except sunday. Slaeosr 10
WssnlrgtOn Leaves Wa.h1
lngton FOR new YORK t1Op
N" also by limited st85O y.
$40 2. NJ, leaves BYRD. Street station da,.
ly. Sleeper "a New YORK.
1929 A. NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street srstio,
daily. Sleeper nom New Yo,s.
ass p. NJ, arrives a. Byri-Street station
daily; stops al Fredcricks.
burg, Milford, and Junction.
Sleeper from Washington.
e.O5 L. NJ, arrives al Byri-Street station
daily except Sunday Sleepas
from Washington.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY ExCEI-r SUNDAYS:
400 p. NJ, sccom m OdafiOn, leaves Hrosf.
S.Isss s,AIon; arrives al Asa.
6'Ot Z, W., leaves Elha; arrives Al Ash.
land AZ ga = NJ
T:oO "A. NJ, arrives al Elbs. leaves Ash.
land AZ s:43 A. NJ.
s55A. NJ, accommodation arrived A.
Bfoad.street station leayeI
Ashland at SAN
$50 y. NJ, arrives Al klba leaves Ashland
at SLAP. NJ.
q. A. TAYLOR, General Ticket Agent.
T.. 7. ID. MYERS. General SUPERINTENDENT.
rnDunTIy aNn t-tr-..Vsf,Ar q, q.
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IIIGH-CONSTABLE'S

L will sell At public auction, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY %. 1855,
at IL O'Clock \. W.. al No. l0ll east cary
street, on the prem iSes the following pro-
petty, TO satisfy "A distress warrant In my
bands Ofice Desk. 3 chairs. II barre :
Tar, z barrels Iron Paint. l can On, lot
Paint Brushes I lot Block aud Falls, let
ter.pTess. Rag Press, I ladders, 1 oil
stove (heating) &C &c. Terms; cash.
In 91-2f n. 4. EAEEI ~NN. ID. q. 4. u.