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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
DUNNsyILLE, Va, May IL, 1889.
IT. H. EH;for ~ tha nfsuafeh.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
As nominations are still In order we crave
sufficient space In your extensiyeiy-resd
journal to call TO the attention OF the coming
nominating convention the name of Young
gentleman who IN every respect fills The bill
as fit and honorable successor TO the gallant
and most worthily distinguished Lee. The
great issue In the coming canvass Il the sue
cess OF the Democratic party, or, more pro-
perry speaking, the white people OF Virginia.
To this success Is needed a. a candidate OF
the party for Governor man who possesses
every element requisite thereto; one who Is
in full sympathy with the State ia sll
that threatens her good name and pros
perty, and Is qusiiied 10 vIndicate her aud
the Democratic party against all corners; one
who Is able to bear its standard without fear
or wavering. Bold, intrepid, and thoroughly
posted as a deoater, he takes rank among the
ablest. In short, by birth and education he
has few equals and no superiOrs. OF meek
and gazeie-llke modesty, without biafney
and ostentatious parsde OF his intellectual
abilities, or even fopdness for official pre-
ierment, he stands at the demand OF the
people, among all OF whom, where known,
there Is no man more universally popular.
Thomas r. B. Wright, ESQ.,, OF Tsppahan-
mock. Essex county, Is that man. From the
days OF Reconstruclion he has been elected
Commemorative attorney OF the county,
often receiving every vote polled in the
elections-Uhits aud colored. He was cleo.
tor OF the First district upon the Democratic
ticket in the last canvass snd bIavely bore
the flag upon every field. With him az our
candidate the cause is safe; with hm at the
helm the old ship will he moored clear Of all
breakers triumphantly into ha1bor with
that dignity and chiyalrous bearing which
should ever adorn the Governor OF Old Nr-
cinla He would administer the duties Of
the Office with credit 10 himself and honor TO
the State. Gentlemen Of the convention,
YOU can make no mistake In nomlnaling this
gallant son OF old EssEX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
TIVE wEATvys N RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
fair In the forenoon. with thunderstorm and
rain in tho afternoon and night
RAngn OF rharmarnainr IaaterdAY.
Mean temperature ............-...
WV YORK STOCK MsRKHT.

Nav YORK. May 1.-THE stock market was a
little more active to-day, and while nrm 20
strong IN the forenoon reacted later In the day,
aud while the final changes are somewhat ir-
regular tho prepOnderance is on the side OF the
lower figures. The buying OF Grengers, with
general favorable news. again stimulated specu-
lation this morning, although the Changers
we're the only feature. The interest centred
for a time I'm Chicago. Burlington and Quincy.
and that stock scored a marked advance during
tho forenoon, but lost the greater por-
ton OF IL later. Western operators and
foreigners we're buyers though the Inter
we're credited with selling considerable 81
Paul bat the local traders were inclined 20 soil,
turned the tide The bears wero not idle. bow
ever and the selling Of stocks sellers options
extended 20 several other stocks beeides oregon
Transcontinental, Ia which. however, was
most marked. ST. Paul MAS again the leader in
point OF activity, and preferred at one ume
moved up 1 per cont when the movement In
Burlington WAS nc its height Tho funding
scnsme bad this effect aud the new deal In Rich
mond and West Point also made the preferred
stock Of that company very prominent for
strength, and it made the most Inn
portant advance OF the day, cioeipg with
10 \ Of its best figure. The proposed issue
OF new stock Weakened Union Pacific and Oregon
Short Line, ami the latter, which has been dor
mant for nearly week, sold down materially
from its last price. The close WAS quiet but
heavy and generally al slight declines from the
opening prices. The total sales we're $4,000
shsros The majority OF the list are fractionally
lower. but the only important changes were the
advance Of per cent In Richmond and West
Point preferred and O decline OF la IN oregon
short Line.
Roeniaq-Exchange duh and steady at ASA
4S9H Money easy at 2a2S no loans SUD-
Treasury balancos-Gold, SlS,iOiNO; currency,
si6,4!GOC0. Governments dull and steady for As /;
per cents, 1919. OK. int; a. coupons, IVA
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
TIE KENTUCKY RACES.
spokane Keats Proctor Knots
second Time.
rBy telegraph 70 the Dispaich.l


I,orrsvuLE, KY, May IA big crowd
was drawn 10 Churchill Downs for the races
TODAY by the contest between Proctor
Knott and Spokane. 1t was estimated at
from 10000 to l5,O0O. The betting through
outWas rather tame a. compared with the
Derby dqv. There are few here from the
West to back the M0nlans horse. The defeat
Of Knott In the Derby had shaken but little
the confidence in him, yet odds could not De
showed 10 such figure ss TO induce back
INC Of the supposed small chance that be
would be beaten. Armstrong. the owner OF
Spokane. bets very little, II stall. lie makes
business OF racing for. stakes and purses.
With heavy raios up 10 this morning the
track was heavy aud slow.
First race-McCampbeIl handicap sweep
stakes. one mile and seventy yards-Sports-
man won: Red Letter second. Only two
starters. Time, 1:5O4.
Second race-seling for two-year.olds,
five furlongs-Zsheia won: Millie Williams
second. Samantha third. Tine, l:0i.
Third race-Clark stakes, for tbree-year-
Odds. 8. 500 added, one mile aud quarter
starters and odds: Spokane. liS; kiley, 2
In 3: Once Again, lis; Murphy, 10 | (;
Proctor Knott, rs; Richie and Come Ia
Taw, 115: Flnnecsn. The betting was :
TO 5 on the two owned by Bryant.
The horses were difficult 10 start, but were
finally cotton of. with Come TO Taw In the
lead: Proctor Knott second, Spokane third,
ana Once Again fourth. When they passed
the stand Spokane was first, Knott second,
Once Again third, and Come TO Taw fourth.
At the quarter Knott took the lead by
three lengths, with Spokane second and
Come TO Taw last. At the half mile the rcla'
five positions were the same except that
Come to Taw pulled up to third place. Al
the three quarters Proctor knott held The
lead by a length, with Spokane second, once
Again third, and Come to Taw last. AT the
head Of the stretch Knott was still first, with
Spokane croWding him closely. Halt way
down Spokane took the lead and came under
the wire Two lengths ahead, Proctor Knott
second, Once Again third, Come 10 law
fourth. Time. 2:l2t. Proctor Knott ended
a very tired horse. but Spokane did not seem
to be at all winded.
Fourth race msidens. six furlongs-
Betierla Won; Metal second, Elk third.
Time 1913.
Fifth race-two-year,oIds and upwards,
SIX iurlongs-Vidette won; keeVespa
second, Finality third. Time lis
It's generally conceded tonight that Spo-
kane ia better than Knott. A lew still In.
swt that Knott was not well ridden, and make
other excuses. The showing made by the
western horses has given the Montana eli
mate high reputation for breeding racers,
and by association has added TO the favor in
which California is held. All excuses TO the
contrary. the fact remains that Spokane has
given Knott three pounds aud beaten him in
two races ConseeutlYely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
baseball Yesterday.
rBy telegraph to the Dispaich.I


Cincinnati
Clncinnatis. 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 0
Brooklyns ........0 0 90 3 0 0 o. 4
Base.hits-Cincnnsti 2; Brooklyns. 3.
Frrors-CincInnatis 8; Brooklyns, 4. Bat
teries-Viau and Earle; Lovett and Blu
sbong.
Louisville:
Louisvnle-Athletic game postponed on ac.
count Of the races.
81. Louis:
II. Louis. .........4 0 > II 0 0 0 o. 7
Baltmores... 90 DOLL o. 2
sse-hrs-st. Louis, &; Bsltimores, 3.
Errors-St. Louis, /; Baltlmores, 3. Rat
and Milligan; Foreman,
Kilroy, aud Tate.
Washington
Observation-Disclosures game postponed
on account OF rain.
Birmingham:
CharestOns. .....................I
Philadelphia:
Phiadelphias .......1 0 0 . 0 0 0 9 0-5
Chicagos ...........2 lIOOx-7
Observation-Disclosures II; ChIcagos. 10.
ors-Philadelphias, 3; Chicagos, D. Bat
teries-Ssnders a8d Clements; Gumbert and
Flint.
Boston:
Bostons ..........0 10000 2-13
Pitsburghs.. ......0 2 0 0 90 o. .
Base.hits- Bostons, 10; Pittsbughs, 10.
Errors Bostons, @; PittsburRhs. .. Bat
-h8dbourne, SOwders, and Camel;
Maui and Carroll.
New York:
New Yorks. .......O O000OOOO o 0
Cleyelands. -........O 90 900 0 o. 3
Base-hils-New Yorks, 2; CleVelands, 8.
Errors-New Yorks, 2; Cleyelands, 0. Bat
teries-Tilcomb and Murphy; OBrien aud
thinner.
Kansas City:
Kansas City........O . O032 0 3-11
Columbus. ...........1 0 o / 0 . 0 DO
Dase.hits-Ksnsas City, IL; Columbus. IL.
Errors Kansas City, 3; Columbus. s. Bat
teries-SWatzel and Hoover; Baldwin and
Bligb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
building Demolished and several
Men htI1ed.
lBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l


CHICAGO, MAY IA dispatch from Ia
coma. ". T., says: shortly before O'Clock
last night between fifteen aud twenty men
were AZ work N Lew building being erected
for hotel by Walter Bates, who was acting
as his own foreman. Suddenly tremendous
storm came up from the southwest, which
struck the building with full force. The
structure tottered for moment and then
collapsed. buryng the workmen in the
ruins. Hundreds OF citizens and laborers
were soon at work endeayoring 10 rescue the
imprisoned men. In few minutes the BODY
Of Walter Bates was taken out This was
followed by Two injured workmen, and Then
bv a workman named Mcconnell, who was
dead. W. n. Smell, who one week ago was
elected city attorney. and who was son-in-
law OF Bates, was soon after taken out
seriously Injured. Then at intervals OF hf-
teen or twenty minutes three other dead
bodies were recovered, but these have not
vel been identified. The work OF removing
the debris Is still going on. and stitled moons
are heard underneath. Rev. MIR. Lakcey,
nastor OF the Presbyterian church, who
sfonped TO seek shelter from lain, was
severely injured. The building was a frame
.tructure. three stories high on Tacoma
avenue and four stories on the alley below.
The storm bad free scope. and coming
across from The upper sound had nothing TO
intercept its progress Gutil 1t struck this
building at the top OF the hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
TnE HECEnT FIGMT
between Robbers and d United states
pHYInasIeF

TBy photograph to the Dispatch.l
TrcSoN. ARI., Nav "A Fort Thomas
special gives the particulars Of a recent hight
between robbsr. sud United states PaymaS-
ter Whsm's PARTY near Cedar Springs, in
which tue robbers succeeded in carrying
away $4,000. The road where The attack
was made winds down long bill, near the
ton OF which It runs between high wall on
the east and low ledge OF rock on the west.
A large rock was discovered IN the road. and
the party stopped 10 remove II. Yolley OF
shots was thereupon fred from the brow OF
the hill, which rose TO height OF 1tty
feet. None OF the robbers could be seen
from below. The Paymaster's party, which
consisted Of Major J. W. Wham, Clerk W.
n. Gibb0n, two nOn-cOmmissioned officers,
nine priyates, and two drivers Immediately
returned the fire, which became general.
The robbers had placed men further up the
hill TO the right OF the party and also sent
men along the hill TO get in cross-tre from
the leit. 1t IL known that at least one man in
each OF the fisnking parties was either Killed
or wounded. The Faymaster's party made
break for a ravine below the ledge, which
for 800 yards is without shelter, and five
were wounded 10 crossing II. Others OF
the party retreaied further around the point
OF tue hill. Paymaster Wham, from be-
hind the ledge thinking the cr0ss'hIe had
been Mlenced, made an heroic effort to rally
bis men, but they were compelled TO seek
Other shelter, being exposed 10 a terrible
fire. The PAymaeter, his clerk, and cor
poral were the only men who reached the
shelter unwounded. While a part OF the
robbers KEEP. up toe FIRE from tie bill 1t was
a very easy matter for the others TO
20 down and secure the booty, which
was in a strong irOn-boupd box on the
II was opened with an axe
ana $50. 900 carried away, together With
vaise, which they soon cut open and aban-
dOned. One rObber WAS sean to be taken
away on q pack-mule, and the tracks OF
blood showed them to have suffered badly.
At no time was all OF the band seen. Six OF
the wounded in the PaymaSter's party were
conveyed in an ambulance 10 the hOSpita
here, and a surgeon aud wagons were sent
for the others. Eight men out OF eleven
were wounded. one Of the wounded sol
diers has died and three others are in cri-
ticaI condition. The soldiers and Indians
are out searching for the robbers, and the
troops in New Mexico are fastening to inter
cept them II they enter that Territory. II
Is believed, however, that they will make an
endeavor TO escape into Sonora, Mexico
Governor Wolney has offered reward OF
$500 each for the arrest and conviction OF the
robbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
FIFTY WHITE PROCK2
The Elaborate and Costly summer
Outif or New York Belle.
fNar Xoris World
New York World,

l-''' AN'N 49,"
It is said that Miss HargouS, the belle OF
this past season, who has passion for wear
ing black and white, has had fifty white
frocks made mp for tue summer, and no two
Of the same material. There are thlrty'hye
sorts OF white woOllen goods found on the
shop counters this spring, and these, with
the different sorts OF silks, pongees, iaees,
muslins, lawns, and linens, would easily
make up the half hundred. Macy OF these
dresses are all white. but most Of them are
combined with some color or with gold or
silver embroidery aud brAidiug.
One OF the prettiest comes from Paris, and
IA OF the new silk muslin. with woollen
threads interviewer IN it, late production
Of the French looms, made to initiate The
silk muslins. embroidered with white wor-
sted. Another white gown Is yachting
dress OF serge, whose border Is woven with
threads Of dun blue; the shirt hangs IN deep
heavy plaits from waist to foot, and q broad
sash Of serge Of the same shade as
the blue border Is passed about the waist
aud knOtted at one side. The gathered
blouse Is turned over with deep Oln9
sailor-collsr, opening half way down TO the
waist in front over N-sbaped piece OF the
serge, whlca has crossed stripes OF blue snd
white serge; the slightly-full sleeves are
gathered into deep cuts OF blue; the peaked
'yachting-cap ia white, and 80 are also the
iow-cut canvas shoes, with which are Worn
dark blue stockings.
An Empire gown OF muslin has the skirts
embroidered with looped garlands OF little
white flowers. the ribbons OF tue loopings
being embroidered with pale letiuce-green
silk. The soft Grape sash Of the same shade
is tied up under the arms and its edges EN-.
broidered with white fiOwers. dress OF
cream-whlte China Grape has "A full wrlnkled
front and some light drapery in the back.
There Is a low-cut silk bodice, over which
are drawn long folds OF Grape from the
shoulders down to a deep point below the
waist where It is held by folded uobon
that runs over the hips. There Is an open
jacket OF cream-wbite velvet faced With gold
silk over this, and gold-silk stockings and
white slippers complete this costume In
which 10 pour afternoon tea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
MAY Is. 1899

that y the banner district Of Virgins, aud Is
entrtled 10 clam the spolid opi,nG OF recent
contests. That prize Il the governorshlp.
There 10 practical, brosd-miudcd, htersl-
banded Democrat In the city OF Petersburg,
who perhaps does not sing the war.songs OF
political strife, but who strikes mighty blows
in the warfare. lie organized the victory
over Malone in the last municipal election
st bis bone. Following up this success and
enlargng 1t be has triumphed again In the
broader arena. The perfect organization
and splendid work Ia that district secured
the electoral vote OF the State for Cleveland
aud Thurman.
would no, derogate IN the least from che
labors OF f. q. Venable, OF Hamilton and
Mckinney, and MeKenney aud Turnbull,
and southall. and most OF the county chair
men 10 the district, but each and all oil them
will testify who was the man OF counsel and
direction In the canvass.
He Is a wise man, 8 prudent, practical,
good man OF affaIrs-Captain Samuel w.
VenabIe, OF Petersburg, His nomination
means Democratic Governor OF Virginia
for the next four yesrs-a nomination ana
an election never to be repented OF.
May 10, 1882. ORANGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
TAR. AIfia-

DAyIS.--DIed. ut the residence OF his son, w.
b. Davis, 1e2s west Marshall street. May II. 1859,
at quarter past O'Clock p. d.. after long ~
ness, DR.. JOHN J. DAVIS. IA the si1ty-ihlrd
year Of his age
10 leaves wife. four sons. aud QUO daughter
20 mourn their loss
His funeral will take place az bis lste residence
at go o'clock THIS "wednesday MORNING.
Relatives aud friends invited 10 attend. His re-
mains will b. Inferred ia tie Thomas buryipg-
ground pear Ashland.
NARTIN-Died In this city, May Il Iss3.
MRS f. Il. MARTIN, widow Of J. III. Martin;
aged nfty-thres years
Asleep in Jesus Blessed sleep.
From which Bone ever wakes ~ weep
calm and undisturosd repose
Unbr0ken by the last OF foes.
bsleep In Jesus on, bow sweet
10 be for such q slumoer meet,
Win holy confidence 10 siEg
That death has lost il painful sting.
Funeral services from Christ Epl.cnr-t
church. corner Twesty-second and Senabio
streets, THIS "wednesday AFTERNOON ~
O'Clock. Friends aud ecauaintances arr re-
spectfuliy invited to a.sead- Internent q, Oak
wood.
TYRRELr.-Died. at the residence Of bis
brother-ln-lsw, Philip J. GHare. 3e0 soath Pine
street, Monday, May ~ iss9 AZ nftsen minutes
10 O'Clock 4. NJ, RICHARD r.. youngest 600 81
Anne and the lats Edward TyrTell. IN Ne
eighteenth year OF his age.
HIS funeral will take place "WEDNESDAY
MORNING az go o'clock from sscred-heart
church. with RAIasem Mass. Friends ard a.
quainsancss are respectfully invited 10 attend.
Nes York and Brooklyn papers please copy:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15

the fir,men entered the building lev per-
sons showed disposition 70 rush ON, by :
fireman dealt one man \ powerful blow WIN
his fist. This had the effect OF stopping tne
rush, which might have resulted IN panic.
The police did good service In sllsying tue
fears OF nervous men and women.
The audience watched intentiy the nremen
M they battled with and subfued the Games
The orchestra played with comuendable
v,gor. which impaired confidence during
The excitement. When the fire had been
subdued Mr.. Harry Lacey, the leading actor,
addressed the audience, complimentlng them
on the pluck that they displayed.
The manager Of the theatre states that the
blaze must have been started by some mis-
chieyous person in the gallery, who, noticing.
the escape OF gas from the loosened cap OF
the pipe where the chandelier had been ,or-
meriy suspended, III the gas through pure
davflirv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
sourHERn BA~rIsr CONVENTION.
The American sabbatb Union En-
dsrsed--Iiouer Trafae Gen.
demned- Adjournment.
[Ry teleeraph . the DIspatch


MEMPHIS, Tenn, May IL. There was only
one session to-day OF the Southern Baptist
Convention, which concluded ITS labors and
adjourned this afternoon. President Joua-
than HARRISON presided, and the opening
prayer was delivered by Rev. j. u. Searey,
OF Arkansas.
The convention wss then addressed by
Or. Hatcher, Of Virginia, and DIR. Parish, Of
Mississippi, on the growth OF Baptisls In
America.
The Committee on Time aud Plsce for
holding the next convention reported the
following: Placo-FOrt Worth, Tex, First
Baptist church, Time-Friday before the
second Sunday IN Nav, 1890.
j. W. Carter, ID. d., Of North Carolina,
was elected TO preach the convention sermon;
J. LipsComb johnson, y. D., alternate.
This repOrt was supplemented with an iuYi-
iation 10 the American Baptist Educational
Society to meet With them.
J. NJ. Carroll, chairman OF the Committee
on the Vice. PreSiden = Report, read his re-
port, which was 81 considerable length. II
made most satisfactory exhibits In all It's
several departments, which was highly
pleasing TO the convention. The report was
unanimously adopted.
The Committee on Enrolment and Creden-
tisls through its chairman reported that
there were ninety.lour delegates in attend
ance.
Dr. II. Pritchard, OF North Carolina, chair
man OF the Committee on Correspondence
with the American Home Mission Society,
read his report, which was adopted after
considerable discussion.
DIR. W. u. Hatcher, OF Virgins, intro
duced the following resolution, which after
debate Was adopted:
"Wbereas the American Sabbath Union IL
laboring 10 secure such national legislation
az will allow 10 all employees OF the national
Government one day In seven as day OF
rest: therefore
"ReSOlved, That we fully sympatbize with
this important object OF the American Sab
bath Union and request our brethren 10 pro-
mote its work as far as mar be practicable "
The following resolution offered yesterday
by DIR. j. r. Scrsntill. OF Texas, was also
unanimously adopted
Whereas the liquor traffic is the most
poweriul hindrsnce 10 the Gospel OF Christ
and an aggressive enemy 10 social order ;
and whereas this traffic is steadily encroach.
ing upon sill that Christian men revere ana
the human heart holds dear; and whereas
II seeks TO destroy the Christian Sabbath
and snnibIla,e public morsk and public con-
science; and whereas all Christian bodies
should speak out In no uncertain tones on
this question: therefore,
"Kesoived by the Southern Baptist ConDen'
ton, That we favor the speedy and entire
prohibition OF the liquor traffic; tnst We
oppose license for this traffic in any and all
OF Its forms through which men buy the
right 20 destroy human hope and happiness
aud blight human souls as an offence against
public morals and a sin against God"
The convention then, after passing vote
OF thanks 70 the citizens OF Memphis for the
cordial and munihcent hosDitalities 10 the
delegates, adjourned sine ale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15

Of the Charleston N Santa Barbara channel
Saturday the actual horsepower developed
was 5,225, az which ~ average speed OF 1874
knots was maintained, with f07 revolutions
OF the propeller. soon after leaving Santa
Barbara on Sunday morning the ship was
driven at the rate OF II $40 knots. with
natural dfsugbt and making EASY steam.
This was with development OF 4,sS0-horse
power. When of Point Conception the
DEMONSTRATING Of the port engine warmed
up add the ship was siopped TO examine u.
As soon rs the thrust caps had been taken
OF, cleaned. and replaced, she went ahead
again, running at an average OF IL knots to
y revolutions until reaching here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-15
ARtorm Carolina.
n ~ 1T =" ~"
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

WILMINGTON, n. c.. May IA wind
storm at Lumberton this afternoon unrooied
the railroad warehouse and telegraph office.
No other material damage is reported.
A severe hail-siorm 10 reported at Toisuoi,
on the Wilmin gton and Weldon railroad,
this evening. The fast mail tram had to
move cautiously aud was delayed two hours.
A tree was found across the track, and 1t wss
feared there were others.
Considerable damage was done TO crops,
and some panes Of glass were broken In car
windows. The particulars are meagre.