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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
NEWS FROM LYNCHBURG.
Tho Norfolk and western and Its
Observation-Disclosures TO Withdraw
In Favor OF Edmuuds
Isneclal tolegram to the DIspatch.

Especial telegram 10 the DlsphNh
LYNCHBURG, VA, September There
were three collisions on the ew-River
branch Of the Norfolk and Western rail-
road during the past week-one on
Thursday and three men killed, but 1t Is
impossible to get the names and full ac-
counts OF the wreck.
Report says the Norfolk and Western
railroad will build fifty miles Of the
Louisville and Nashville road in this
State. beginning at Princes Flat, in
Wise county. They will then form a
through system.
One thousand men are at work on the
Clinch- Valley branch Of the Norfolk and
Western, and the line is being pushed
with all possible speed.
James ID. Bullock, a native OF Eng
land. and agent of the tobacco firm of
Maxwell & Co., Liverpool and this city,
died last night of typhoid-fever after q
short illness.
1t is rumored that Congressman Hop
kins will withdraw from the congress
sional race in favor of Edmunds in this
district.
The tobacco market is very light and
offerings very inferior. Good-working
quality is wanted and commands good
prices. The revenue receipts this week
are 81, 1853 ; amount OF tobacco sold,
| 1879. 100 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
THE INHALATION BALL
Made the Continuing special order
for Tuesday-rhe House
Yesterday
IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., September l.
In the House to-day, on motion Of Mr..
Breckenridge. of Kentucky, MIR. Blount,
of Georgia, amid applause, was elected
Speaker pro tenn to act during the alb
sence Of the Speaker. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. 5. NJ. Bird, OF Galveston,
Texas.
Mr. McCreary, of Kentucky, from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported
back the retaliation bill, and it was made
a continuing special order for Tuesday
next.
Mr.. Cultivate, Of Ohio, called up the
motion recently made by him to recon
slider the votes by which the Columbus
Exposition bill was amended by making
provisions for e1positions at Richmond,
Va, Augusta, Ga, Atlanta, Ga, and
Kansas City, Mo. The motion to re-
consider was agreed TO as far as the Rich
mond and Augusta expositions were
concerned, but q stumbliDg-block was
reached on the motion to reconsider the
vote by which the amendment appropri-
ating $3.50, 900 for the Atlanta Colored
Exposition was agreed to, and q rOll-cal
Henderson, of Iowa, to table the motion
TO reconsider. The vote resulted-yeas
81, nays "a mo quorum)-and ii call OF
the House was ordered.
The call developing the presence OF
quorum, further proceedings under the
call were dispensed with, and Mr.. For
ney, Of Alabama, as q question of priyi-
lege, called up the sundry civil appropri-
alton bill, with the Senate amendments
which have not been agreed to in con-
ference.
The House insisted upon its dis
agreement to the Senate amendment for
bidding the use Of the money appropri-
ated for the expenses of depositing
public money in investigating any case
or prosecuting any person in the mining
region of the United States for cutting
for mining or domestic purposes
dwarfed or scrubby timber unfit to be
sawed or hewed into lumber Of CONNER
cial value.
Pending a further discussion the
House, at o'clock, adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

county and reared in Cleveland. The
year Of bis birth was 1874, so that he is
now about fiftv-four years old.
His collegiate education was received
in the State College Of Pennsylvania, OF
which school he is a graduate. Since
his graduation there he has worked at
different times as graduate student in
the Biological Laboratories of Harvard
and of the Johns Hopkins University.
and has travelled and studied in Eu-
rope.
His first work as o teacher was in the
First State Normal College of Wisconsin,
where he was engaged from 1868 TO 1870.
In 1870 he went to Harvard. and shortly
thereafter was appointed instructor in
microscopy in the Harvard Museum Of
Zoology under the illustrous Agassiz,
where no remained until 1872. From
Harvard he went to prosecute his studies
in Europe, returning in 1874 to accept
the Chair of Zoology ana Comparative
Anatomy in the Ohio State University at
Columbus. This chair he has held until
mis- recent resignation to accept the Chair
l,f Biology in the University OF Virginia.
During one session in this period he was
absent on leave, the time being spent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
BAPTIsrs IN AUGUSTA.
Meeting OF the Augusta Assoeintfon-
The work Done.
Correspondence OF tho Richmond DIspssch.l

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispetch.l
STANTON, Va, August 81, 1888.
Following is a summary OF the pro-
ceedings Of the Augusta Baptist Asso-
citation, which embraces the twenty
nine churches reported and repre-
sented, and perhaps more, in the
counties OF Augusta, Rockbridge,
Rockingham, Allegheny, and Bath.
This was the twelfth annual meeting OF
the association aud was held at LAUREL
Hill church, eight miles east Of Stanton,
commencing the 2Sth and continuing
through the 2Sth aud Both of August
1t was called to order by Rev. John h..
Taylor, of the Waynesboro' and Laurel
churches, moderator.
Rev. q. G. Merriman, OF the Green
vile church, was chosen moderator, and
Mr.. b. II. Cornell, of Lexington, con-
tinued as treasurer, as was MIR. It. W..
Sutler, of Staunton, IN the Office Of secre-
tary.
OF the visiting brethren connected with
the general affairs of the Baptist denomi-
nation in Virginia there we're present
Revs. A. Z. Dickinson, of Richmond 3.
p. Buff, of the Albemarle Association
Q. II. Ryland, of Richmond A. B. Dun
naway, of Norfolk county; Professor
Harrison, of Richmond College Proies-
sor Cooke. of Hollins Institute; II. X.
Ellyson, Esq, of Richmond, and others.
The annual sermon was preached 10y
the Rev. S. f. Chapman, of Ceyington.
Passing over specific reference to the
various reports from standing commit
tees, &C., it may be remarked that all de-
partments Of Church interest were fully
transmitted from the various churches
and severally considered and disposed
of.
Assistance for the Waynesboro' church,
which. as mentioned in tho Dispatch
correspondence of the 18th of July, is
building new edifce, was taken up
in the shape of funds amounting to
S355.30.
The statistics OF tho association ex-
hibit steady growth of the churches.
The total fund coming up in the re-
ports for all purposes at the former ses-
sion was s., SW.30. At this session it is
81, O3S.5 so, showing gain of 81, 234.22.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
CROPS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Damage to Cotton In Arkansas and
MissIssippt by Heavy Rains.

tBy telegraph 10 the Dlbpatch-l
New ORLEANS, September 1.-Reports
received from various parts Of Arkansas
between Buncher's Bend and Arkansas
City all complain Of having too much
rain. Many cotton fields that two weeks
ago gave promise of fair harvest are
now impossible on account of mud and
water. Picking, which was about to be
begun. has been indefinitely postponed.
Half-grown hollis are nearly all rotting
and shedding Caterpillars have made
their appearance i'll Chicot county and
are eating very fast In some localities
from along the Sunfower nver some re-
ports have been received and in some
very low lands cotton is shedding rapid
ly. In many fields sprouts on bolls are
as numerous MS are blossoms In June.
A sDecial TO the Times Democrat from
Vicksburg says For several days past
heavy and incessant rains have prevailed
throughout the whole of the agricultural
region surrounding Vicksburg and the
greatest damage is reported to have been
done to the crops. The recent storm did
great damage, and following on the heels
of that came the excessive rains, and
thew have about completed the damage
SO disastrously begun. 1t is impossible
To nick cotton in such weather and no
one is attempting it. AS consequence
the crop will be late. The damage and
falling off in the crop occasloned by the
storm and rain are variously estimated at
from 20 to 81 per cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
nnuinr RennhIicans.

The Republicans OF Virginia seem to
have to rare degree the happy faculty
OF getting up q row whenever they hold
a political meeting A special to the IN
der-Appeat from Farmville says:
"The County Convention is being held
tonight by the Republicans for the
nomination Of delegates to the District
Convention, which meets here on the 18th
of September At this hour $3.50 con-
fusion runs high and there Is no proba-
biity of order reigning long enough TO
put even chairman in nomination.
Several fights have already occurred be-
tween members Of the Langston and
Hooper factions Hooper claims at
least two thirds Of the house and will
not submit to count while Langston is
fighting for the victory. 1t will end In
a squabble. Langston spoke here to day
to large audience"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

organizing and developing the young
State University. HIS scientific labors
have resulted 10 various papers upon
educational and biological subjects and
reports OF different State commissions
upon which he has served.
The Agricultural Department of the
University consists OF the Schools OF
Analytical and Agricultural Chemistry
and Of Biology Agriculture. OF tho in
come from the trust fund OF $4,000
given by the late Samuel Miller, Of
Lynchburg, Va, for the support of this
department, one fourth is assigned to the
partial maintenance of the former school.
The remaining three fourths is devoted
to the Schoolof Biology and Agriculture.
the payment of scholars and instructors,
and the maintenance of tho scientific
equipment of the school. The work OF
instruction will be carried on mainly IN
the Biological Laboratory and will be Of
fundamental importance not only in the
training OF students of Agriculture, but
it completes the scientific equipment of
the University, and will besides furnish
IN invaluable introduction for students
OF medicine to the anatomy and ply
siology of the human body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
neht Abatement.
By telegraph to the Dispatct


WASHINGTON, ID. c., September L.
The debt statement issued to-day shows
the decrease Of the public debt during
the month of August to be 81, 324, GIG. %.
The decrease of the debt since June
seth was 81. 46l, 974.36. The cash IN
the Treasury was 1916, 973, 44733. The
cold certificates outstanding were 1924,
ESQ, 394; the silver certificates out
standing. 5000, 65I, 966; the certificates
of deposit outstanding, Sl4, 645, 600 |;
legal tenders outstanding, S346, 6Sl rOl6 |;
fractional currency, not including inc
amount estimated as lost or destroyed,
s6,92l, 1862; total interest bearing
debt, Sl.OOS, l97. 572 total debt OF all
kinds, l,723, 0Os, 802. 10; debt less
available credits. 81, l54. 129, 6S2.2a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
mENDrNG HER WAYS.
Iron Bridges and Good ROnds for the
County OF Augusta.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
QrA1rNrnN Snntnnn her [ 1883

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
STAUNTOS, September !, 1888.
Augusta county during the last three
years has been building excellent iron
bridges at the crossings of the streams
where needed. The fourth will soon be
completed. Two more will be all Of
much size required. All this progress
has from time to time been reported
through the Dispatch, and now your
correspondent encloses an order OF the
Court issued yesterday, which has been
previously well considered by the Board
of Supervisors and the Court, IN pre-
pairing for a grand and graded system for
the improvement of the county roads.
The order is as follows:
ROAD COMMISSION.
"The Court being satisfied that a gene
raj system OF improvement upon our
county roads is desirable, and that such
system can be best adopted after q close
inspection of the condition of said roads
and of carefully prepared report OF the
probable cost of putting them in good
repair and the order in which the public
needs and the present condition Of such
roads demand this work to be done, doth
appoint David Beard, Michael McAieir,
j. Frank Clemmer, William II. Gamble,
and Henry b. Sieg, freeholders, spe-
cial commission-any three of whom
may act-whose duty it shall be, after
being first duly sworn for that purpose,
to proceed to examine and report to this
Court the condition of the following
principal thoroughfares. and such others
as in their wisdom they may deem pro-
per, making separate report as to each
to wit Spring Hill and Mt. Scion,
Churchville, stanton and Parkersburg
turnpike. Middlebrook, New Hope, and
Greenville. Such reports shall embody
such suggestions as to changes OF loca-
ton, grade, drainage, culverts, bridges.
matchmaking, &C., as to them may seem
proper, with the probable cost, with
maps and profiles, and with all informa-
ton necessary to enable the Court on
the incoming of said reports to take such
action in the premises as may be for the
best interests of the county. SAID COM
missioners shall have power to appoint a
competent engineer to assist them IN this
work"
This is no spasmodic procedure, bat is
the result as stated, of previously we'll
considered plans, in which the county
Commonwealth Attorney concurs with
the Court and Board of Supervisors.
Under the management Of the district
road boards much improvement to the
roads has already been in progress.
There will be no increase OF taxation
over the present rate, for it is intended
that all expenditure shall be gradual and
not to exceed any year more than the in.
come of the county will allow without
such increase. To go about the WORK
carefully and with prudence the order
of the Court is issued as the first step to
proper investigation. CAxToN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
HATS FOR THE FALL.
A Return 20 style or Five Years
AgO-wOmen's Hats.


II il a remarkable fact that this fall
there is recurrence to the shapes IN
vogue FIVE or SIX years ago. The Eng
hsh makes are running to small hats,
with taper crowns. They are either
cedar. black, tan, or seal-brown IN color
The most fashionable of English black
hats seem little at first glance. They
are trihe fuller in the crown than those
worn a year ago, but the curl OF the
hrim, so dear TO the hearts OF the ultra
fashionable, remains the same. The do
nestle hats have full round crown, with
a heavy curl to the rim, and they are
built in three different heights. AS re-
CARDS colors they are similar to the Lon
don shades, with this addition-a nne
bum color.
The silk hat is a dashing affair, rich IN
every line. The bell is slight and deli
cate, with heavy curl. The brlms are
in all sorts OF widths, suiting the tastes
Of the young or old. 49,
A coach-hat Just introduced IN this
country is heavily glazed, either IN white
or black. A procession OF coachmen
wearing them would be an interesting
spectacle.
The ladies will be delighted to learn
that their wants have not been over
looked. Riding hats, expressl con-
structed for them. have a slight taper
with curling brim in perfect harmony
with the upper part Of the tile. The dc
sign is very attractive, and is sure to
meet with instant favor. Their needs IN
travelling head-wear have also been well
considered, and the result is shape
known as the f." Faust" The colors are
many. but the most fashionable will DO
the check, the red. and the black.
The season for stTaws IS well nigh at an
end. TO meet the demands OF those who
want something elegant but in direct
contrast to the stiff derby, matters have
put On the market class OF soft goods
which are sure to prove very popular.
They are Of cloth, IN checks aud plain
goods. The crowns are round and square
10 suit the varied tastes Of the many peo'
pie who travel on steamboats, and railway
trains.
The "Tyrolisn" is a soft hat and the
sale OF them thus far has been very large.
They are something on the Alpine order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

n arrfaG e-KeitEtous-rhe Cottoh
Business Outlook bright
Personal. &c.

tcorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
WEST POINT, Va, September l, 1883.
The marriage of Miss Emma Worshsm
10 Mr.. Eddie Clark, which occurred
Wednesday night, was largely attended;
The bridal presents were numerous and
handsome. Rev. p. Brooke officiated.
The Disciples have rendered the use OF
their church house for half the time to
the Bsptists while then church building
r. repairing. Such courtesy between re-
hpious DENOMINATIONS is very pleasant
Mr. J. II. Scott, who went to Califor-
MIA seeking his fortune last winter, has
returned and accepted position here.
There is no place like "ole Virginny =
after all
Rev w. T. Williams. pastor OF the Me-
.hodist church, has leave OF absence,
and is visiting in Nottoway county.
Rev. T. IL. West, pastor OF the baptist
church. has been helping during tho
week in an interesting revival ut uiou-
cester Courthouse.
Mr.. s. S. Henley. who has been very
III, Is much better. =.
Judrs Il. L. HanlaI and hsasrA M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

naturally clever and capable. and after
making good use of the time he spent in
selling groceries he began the commits
sion business on his own account. Be-
pre- very long he had accumulated
money and had become recognized as a
leader in the commercial circles Of st.
Louis. This led to his election as n d.
rector OF the Merchants Exchange,
which WAS the stepping-stone to the
ce.prtsidency of the institution, and
in 1888 he was made its president.
Mr.. Francis's public services to the
Democratic party began with his cleo
ton as a delegate to the National Con
vention in 1884. The year after he was
elected mayor Of st. Louis. He is an
earnest friend Of the present Federal
Administration. His name appeared at
the head of the invitation extended to
Mr.. Cleveland last fall by the CONNER
cial metropolis of Missouri, The his
toric welcome given 10 the President by
St Louis in 1887 is remembered by
every reader.
MIR. Francis il only tbirty-eight years
old. and there is every reason to expect
that bis eminently valuable public ser
vices will be Of long duration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
AUCTION Satisfactorily.
A l. TO N p A r X .
A LOVELY VIRGINIA HOME IN THE Blue
RIDGE MOUNTAINS

The former RESIDENCE Of the late c. W.
Purcell will be sold At public auction, as O'Clock
p. ~. IN front OF the courthouse In Chariottes-
Vile. Va, By Tho commissioners, George l..
Christian. Of Richmond. and James d. Jones, Of
Charlottesville. Va, on
MONDAY. SgPTENBER S. 1854
Il contains about 200 AGES aud Is three and
one-hall miles from Greenwood, Va. on the
Chesapeake aud Ono railway. and three miles
from Miller Institute, with churches AMI mills At
conyenisnt dftancoA The larger portion Of too
tract IL arabic, and the BALANCE veil wooded. and
the whole we'll wsserod. The buildings consist
OF q FIRST-CLASS BRICK DwSfLlNG, 40x.O
feet, three s,orcs. including basement with
four rooms aud a bro@i hallway on each noor,
kitchen. dairy. sgnoke-house, scryants' houses
carriage-hOEse, stables. Sc. conveniently To-
Gated and besides ali the necessary farm-bOuso4
Tho yard Is beautiful one. Wen shaded and
ofnsmented with trees, shrubs. and flowers. IL
is a mOst desirable home. aud 10 situated In 9
country that csnuot be exrellcd for beauty OF
scenery and other natural advantage
In addition 10 the above will Do sold a SMALL
TRACT OF ABOUT 100 ACRES separated from
IL by the Scottsville and Greenwood roads, having
upon IL = small dwelling and tho necessary out
houses Il Is we'll watered ana wooded. aui the
land Ia productive. desirable little farm.
Easy terms and clenr title. au 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

DUBLIC SALE OF STANTON
l. RIVER LAND.--In pursuance Of tho provi-
sions 0f .go deeds Of trust executed ~ MAJOR
Charles :. Darlington and his vile. recorded IA
the clerks ONCE Of Halifax County Court. Ia
Deed Book No 70, pages $50 and $50. and being
thereto required b. the beneficiary. the under
signed will seil 70 the highest bidder By pabin
uction. on the preo.iscs on
FRIDAY. ocT0BsR %, 1879,
that TRULY VALUABLE ESTATE known -
"MILDENDO.r
u Is situate near Coless Ferry. 10 Halifax
county. Va, Immediately On S.santon river, asd
contaIns 1850 ACRES
rho lsad Is OF excellent quality, wen adapted
10 the growth Of grain, tobacco. and other cfopa,
and Is In good state of cultivation.
The tract contaius a large proportion OF low
grounds ia g high state OF fertility. and slso
isrgs body la original forest OF the finest oak
timber. - -.
COMMODlOUS DWELLIsG-Housk. with the
usual out-buiidings. while~ihe farm Is provided
with ali necessary stables, corp-hocses, barDA,
and other buildings required for q large plsniA-
ton.
offered for sale consists Of an p>DigtpkD
THREE-FoURfHs ISrkaEsT IN FEE and .
TWO-THIROs INTEREST In remainder Of mo
remaining fourth.
Tsans: One fourth OF The purchase monsy
win DO required 20 DO paid 10 cash; anA ON inc
residue credit OF one and too years vili %
givon, the purchaser executing negotiable nosss
therefor. with Interest from day OF sale sifec.
AS soon a. the terms OF tho salc are complied
with deed 10 tho land will 10 made 10 The par-
chaser, and deed OF tust taken thereon - Q
further security for the dofsrred inssslmsnts
JOHN W. RIELf.
August q, 1883 Trustees
au2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02

During the fourteen years of his ser
vice in the Ohio State University Pro-
lessor Tuttle's time has been spent
mainly in the work OF instruction. He
has been also an active participant in the
general academic administration and has
done important service in the work of
mainly in biological work in the Labora-
tory Of the Johns Hopkins University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
A CLEVELAND and Thurman Club.
rCnrrasnondeDce OF the Richmond Dispatch /
September !, 1888.

September /, 1888.
A mass-meeting of the Democrats OF
the city was held in the courthouse last
night for the purpose of organizing a
Cleveland and Thurman club. After
report from the committee which had
been appointed at previous meeting to
devise plan of organization the enrol.
ment OF members was in order, and
about sixty-fve gentlemen signed their
names.
The following officers were elected
President, Frank Gilmer; Secretary,
W. J. Keller treasurer. A. d. Payne
Vice Presidents Kaufman, John l..
Walters, Captain Auburn Mann. A.
Wingfeld, @. p. Benson, j. K. Chris
tan, j. c. Mckenzie, and Captain W.
I. Wright.
A good number of voters turned out
considering that it was raining very
hard all during the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
By Horny L. Staples & Co,
1903 Main street.

GALE BY AUCTION OF A VERY
- DESIRABLE, NEAT. AND COMFORTABLY
FRANED DWELLING OS MARSHALL STREET
BETWEEN MoN ROE AND HENRY StRBEIs.
We shall offer for sale to tho highest bidder, on
the premises, on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1888,
at $50 O'Clock 2. NJ, that we'll built and convent
entiy-arrangcd TWO-SrORY FRAMED Dwell
LING No. lJa west Narshall street. containing
i've rooms The lot fronts 2t feet and extends
back 100 feet 10 an alley y feet wide. A detach-
Oh Kitchen OF two rOoDs ard a stable arc also
situated on she lot. This property has been
much sought after and IS now offered for sale
only because the owner needs money.
TsRNs 1900 cash; the residue IN equal in
stalments az ak aud twelve months with interest
added. secured by deed OF trust and policy OF In
surance on the promises properly assigned.
HENRY l.. STAPLES & CO.,
au2 AucuOneera
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-02
AHorse-rrainer's Death.

Especial telegram 70 tne Dispatcn-l
BLACKSTONE, Va, September flames
Palmer, worthy colored young man OF
this place, died to-day from injuries re-
ceived by Mr.. w. G. Robinson's horse
running away with him yesterday morn
ing. He was engaged by Mr.. Robinson
as trainer and was returning from the
race-track at the time OF the accident.