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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
Tired of Such n Life.

Mrs. H. Hewitt Grove yesterday sued for a
divorce from George w. Grove. The couple
were married on October 27 1885, 1t is alleged
that a month after marriage Grove came home
drunk and beat and abused his wife. He
threatened her, pointed reyolvers at her and
abused her until she finally left him on jan
uarv 10 1870
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
AN EXTRAORDINARY DUEL.
They Have But One Revolver and Take Turn
About at Each Other.

About at Each Other.
rsrEc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
ELKINs. W. VA, February A.-James Nee,
a coal miner, and a carpenter named Archer
quarreled Sunday night and concluded to fight
q duel They had but one revolver and decided
they should take turn about in shooting at
each other. They agreed on Is feet as the
distance, and Archer got the first shot.
His bullet plowed groove along Nee's scalp.
He then gave up the pistol to Nee and he fired
at Archer and missed.
Archer then took a second shot and missed.
and handed the gun over to Nee. This time
Nee took better aim and shot Archer through
the hand Before any more shots could be
fired outsiders interfered and took the revolver
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
AVerdIct for Six Gents.

In the suit of 7. M. Latimer against Edward
Groetzinger and William Billings, an action on
a lease a verdict was given yesterday for the
plaintiff for cents damages and costs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

DTTTSBURG AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD
il COMPANY. Schedule in effect November II,
1889. Central time. DkPART-For Cleveland,
$780, $500 3. m, Sl35 s4:o0 $3.50 D. m. For Gin
einnati, Chicago and st. Louis. $500 3. M, SI:35,
$50 p. m. For Buffalo, 500 q. m, 4:2o $50 D.
m. For Salamanca, 500 3. M, 40 D. m. For
youngstown and Newcastle, $500, -s:60, lO:15 =.
IN, 'l:S5, s4;21 $50 p. m. For Beaver Falls,
SOD, 7:31 $500, 1915 a. M, E:& $3.50 IN $50
'9:3 p. m. For CHARTERS. $500, $50 .. m, 5:35
$50 7:h 1880. s:O5 $50 $50 10:l5 l205 12S5
IIz;44 1;40 $40 s;5o f4S9 5;Oa s;2a 's:la 1880
p. m.
ARRIvE-From Cleveland, -e:3 a m, 'I2:3a,
$50. 1855 p. m. From Cincinnati Chicago and
81. Louis, sl2:5O, T;55 p. m. From Buffalo, '6:S
q. M, 1850, 10 p. m. From Salamanca 12:Sb
T:55 p. m. From Youngstown and New Castle,
r6:2S, "9:20 3. m. 1890, 5:4o T.l5 10 p. From
Beaver Falls, SIS, '6:26 7:21 '9:O q. m, 'l2:s.
1:20, $40 T:55, 10 p. m.
p. G. q Y. trains for Mansfield $50 q. m, S:SQ
sos p. m. For Essen and Beechmont s;0 .. NJ
r. q. Z Y. trains from Mansfield, Essen ana
BeechmOnt, 7:0S .. m, II: 80 q. m.
p, Mex Y. r. R--DEPART-Eor New Ha-
ven, 1850 3. m, $50 D. m For West AeWbon.
I"5s30 9:SO q. m. 800, 5:2O D. m.
ARRIYE-From New Haven, $'S:20 3. m, 3sn
p. IN. From West Newton, Sis +'s;2o g. m, Ia
10 Forp = McKeesport Elizabeth, Monongshsla City
and Belle Vernon, $50 17is0 liD d NJ tS'Sa
From Bene Vernon. Monongahsl1 CITY. Eliza
beth and McKeesport, 7;46 .. m, 1s'SA HsSo, 800
sDafIy. Tsundsys only. twin run one hSur
late on sunday. IWIl run two hours late on sun
UIi City Ticket once. ssS smithheld Street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
11EeHEyY VALLEY EAII,RoAl,-

A LLEHHEHY VALLEY RAILROAD
ATrains leave Union Station Eastern standard
daily. s.45 = m. Hutton Ac., iOsi6 q. m; VALLEY
Camp Ac., 12:o6 p. m; on City and Du Bois *.
press 900 m Hulten Ac., 9fO0 .. Kittann1ng
Ac., 4soo p. m; Braeburn Ex., 500 p. K1ttann-
ing Ae., $40 Z: M; Braebnrn Ac., e;0 p. m Hull
$50 D. MT Hulfnn Ac, s:l5 p.m.: Braeburn Ac.,
LliO D. m. Church trAins-Braeburn, l1g0p. N.
md SS M R1I|an secpnPs casi HpsH ssswssH
g, 7. AGt,; DAVID MoOAR6Os Gen. euDt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

DITrsBURe AND CASTLE SHANNON r. r.
i Winter Time Table. ON and after December
1850 until further notice, trains viii run as follows
timer leaving Pittsourg-eso = M, I:lO =. m,
500 m. 9iO II go A. M ls0 p. m, 3:4O p.
lilo D. m. Arlington-S;O 3. M, $40 .. m, Tslo
.. m.s $500 9. m, l02O a. m. lsOO p m, $50 p m,
.. N. sunday trains, leaving PiftgbnrE-io an,
fRs5U D. M, 5ti0 D. m, s.Sop. N. AFlington-9sb
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
HEAD CRUSHED TO A JELLY.

Horrible Death of Harry Deerolf in a Sewer
Pipe Works.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAToH.i
CANTON, February 4-Harry Deerolf, aged
%. employed in Thompson's sewer pipe works
at Greentown. while adjusting the betting fell,
his head being caught between the cog wheels.
The machinery was running at the time and
Deerolfs head was crushed to a Jelly, his
brains scattering over the floor and machinery.
He leaves a wife and one child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

EASE your cough by using DR.. Jayne's
Expectorant, sure and helpful medicine
for all throat and lung ailments, and a cur
ative for asthma.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
A BOW Of PROMISE,
The Pan-American Congress
and Worlds Fair Will
INFLUENCE THE FUTURE.
Joseph Cooks Views Upon the Objects
Which Should be Sought.
TIE BALLOT AND THE MORMONS

Joseph Cook yesterday spoke upon the
PaE-American Congress, the Worlds Fair
and the disfranchisement of the Mormons.
In the first two events he sees the dawning
of brighter day for all the nations of the
earth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
The Rnhr Phntorrnnhsr.

Aufrecht, photographer, is very successful
in making children's pictures at his Elite
Gallery. 516 Market ST., Pittsburg. Cabi-
nets, 81 per dozen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

JAMES H. KNAPP, Agent,
III Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
fe25-73
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
ChiIdren's White Lace Caps

Reduced to half price at The Peoples Store
They range from 10 cents upward. Get in
on them. CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

At Carnegie Music Hall Saturday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
THESE PRICES TALK FOR THEMSELVES:

25c for your choice from large line of elegant Silk Tck Scas
and 2h inch wide Four-in- Hands.
300 of New Spring styles of Neckwear Silk
Satin and Crepe Tecks Pufs and 4inhands
O for Boys Scars inches wide and sc
inches long
81 fine Pique Dress Shirts, with satin striped
bosom; regular price 81.
4Sc for Mems class unaundred White Shirts; quality
linen bosom, and we'll sewed throughout.
48c Embroidered Night Shirts, Wamsuta Muslin full
length; worth 75c.
zoo for your choice fancy
Gale shirts; worth SIz5 to SI5o
43c Back Suspend sold everywhere for 75c
900 for Mems Kid Gloves patent clasps
800 French Kid Gloves, 4buon all shades
25c for Mems Warm Jersey and Cashmere Gloves
oo for Mems Natural Cameps Half Hose.
25c for Ethiopian Half Hose
color, stitch drop
25c for Boys Chden Ethiopian Black Stockings sizes
10; no extra charge for large Sizes
25c for hemshched Silk Handkerchiefs white fancy
border.
4Ro for Ladies' and Gentemens Goldheadd Umbrellas
will well
bdz5o Ladies' and Gentlemen's Henrietta Silk Umbrellas
patent holders, silver handles in latest designs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

JACOB L. GREENE, President.
JOHN M. TAYLOR, Vice President.
EDWARD NJ. BUNCE, Secretary.
D. H. WELLS, Actuary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

You cannot deny facts, and it is a fact
that Salvation Oil is the greatest pain-cure.
Die
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

Ratio Of expenses of management
to receipts in 1889. .s.S6 per cent.
Policies in force Dec. 81, 1889, 63,-
$50, insuring .S151, ,73s, ,494 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
TO GO
BARGAINS

You can't employ time profby than by taking stroll
through Furnishing Goods Department present every you
things you. Prices
goods for you
the best of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
A TRIFLE SEVERE.

The penalties attached to this oath are to
have the throat cut to be disemboweled, to
have the tongue and heart cut out A witness,
being asked If he had ever known Of these
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

Surplus by company's standard. IS 5,O8O, ,17B 81
Surplus by Conn. standard, per
cent. nt........................... 65SOOUO 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
RAILROADS.

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD -0N AND
after November 10, 1889. trains leave Union
Station, Pittsburg, as follows, Eastern Standard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
Yesterdays Ball.


Philadelphia (Brotherhoodl: rhiiadelpAias, z;
base-hits, II : errors, 10. Brooklyns, il; base,
hits, u errors, & BattenSs-Sanders ana
Cross Van Halton, Daily, aud COOK.
Philadelphia: Athletics, 8; base-hiis. 10;
errors, B Brooklyns, 4 bese-hits, 9: errors, q
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Robinson; Mccullough
and Fitz
Philadelphia Qeaeue): Brooklyns, II; base
hits, IA; errors, l. Philaielphias, 7 bass-hits,
IA; errors, 2. Batteries-Baldwin, Loyott. ana
DAILY; Gleason, Anderson, Day and ClementA
Columbus: Columbus, o. base-hits, 4; errors
2 Louisyiles, l; base-hits, errors, !. ba.-
teries-Easton and OConnor; khrei anu i'Shn'
Rochester; Rochesters. 8: base-hits, 5. errors
J. Syrscuses, o; bsse-hits. 5 errors D Dat
teries-Barr aud MCGUIRE; Casey and Dealy.
Cleveland Cleyelsnds, 8; base-hits, z errors
8. Pittsburghs, G base hits, Is; errors. T. BAT
teries-bSkeiy and snyder; staley ana Oar-
roll.
Cincinnati: cincinnatis, 3; base-hits. O.; errorS'
g Pittsourghs, 5; bsse-hits, O.; errors, z. bsl,
teries-koremGn and Baldwin; Sowders anu
Miller.
Toledo: Toledo. 4; base-hlts, 9: errors ST.
Louis, 3; base-hits, z; errors. 4. Bafterieo-
heaiy and Rogers: stiyetts and Aunysn.
New York d-esguc); Now Yorks, base. hits
= error, Z bosions, nothing; base-hits, j, or,
rofs: .. Ten innings Batteries-kussie anu
Buckley; Nichols aad Hardie.
New York tBrotherhood): New Yorks, J; has q
hlts, y; errors Bostons, l2: base-hite, 10, e.
rorS battertes-o'Day Ewing, and Vaughan;
Gufnbert aud SWEET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
a TRAIN ROCKED.
A Narrow Escape OF Rev. ID. A. Long-To
the dwelling.

~
the dwelling.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
WELDON, y. G., May l2, 1890.
Rev. ID. A. Long. president Of Antioch College.
Yellow Springs o., made narrow escape from
serious injury last night lie was on the train
coming into Weldon, and when about two miles
from this place some one threw rock at the
train with great force and struck the sash right
by Pres dent Longs hes1 Fortunately the rock
struck the frGme-wOrs OF the sash and Mr.. Long
escaped injury. The rock had cut into the saeh
at least quarter of an inch. Mr.. Long said that
he had a presentiment Of danger, and had Just
lowered the sash before the rock was thrown,
which he thinks saved his life
VETS TOUCH ELBOWS AGAIN.
Many Of the old Veterans OF this county Will
attend tho unveiling Of the Lee statue Ia Rich
mOnd on the 23th instant and many OF the fair
sex will also attend 70 lend grace and beauty TO
the occasion. There are good many EXON
federhtes here who fOOtsOro and weary, laid
down their arms at Appomatsox Courthouse and
their hearts swell win pride in anticipation OF
honorlng the immortal leader OF the Army OF
Northern Virginia, when they shall once more
fail into line and touch elbows with their old
comrades.
Governor Fowle has been here several days
locking after The Denitentiary farms near here.
Rev. !. Is. Carpenter IS now conducting u re-
viyal AT tho Methodist church in this town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
THE swlNDLlNG OBJECTIVE"
IN tho Role of n Posi-OGice Detective
Farmers Alliance.
correspondents Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l

lArmcrA' AliHh'cs
fcorrespoudenco Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
scorrsyIiE. Va, May u, 1890
A ronc-ferry al tho most northern pOin; on
DANES rivcr-which Is at Scottsyille-has boon
taily needed for many years. IL has Just been
er.rtof by Mr. Z. &. Moon, who resides on
hnowion, the magnificent James river estate ~
re.ty opposite this place. Tho public VIII also
Do accommodated with this ferry.
wrote YOU rocontiy OF the cscepaie OF pro-
fe.scI detective in Buckingham, who gullcd
number % good people aud lcff for other hells
j. las Just como 20 my knowledge that the same
fraud got IN bis hno Work on Mr.. ". I. mo,
who rs postmaster AT Nallena- lew nlles beIoW
fut- rlGce. on tho JRInss-lNver DIVISION OF tho
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. He Struck hr
White prior % his exploits IN buck1bthhHii anu
with him he played under the name OF hoWatd,
Or mo role Of ros'-ofice detective, ana claimed
10 have his henGouartcrs In the p0st-Orico build
fnK az Richmond Mr.. White treated the genue-
man @ with his wOntcd politeness, ana en,er-
fnined him at his house most hospitality:
Having u leave his business, which l. that or
merchant aud depot agent, as well as postmas-
Ter. Ia the hands OF his young son IN me eto
ming, and the son being aware OF iuo oliClHl
rietnls OF the man, Mr.. Whites pOsi-onlce
papers Nero duly and INCREASINGLY inspected IN
tno evening and a sum OF money distracted
from o registered letter, which, aithoukh smhi'
foil Of course upon the postmaster: me Dis-
s1fch's description OF the scOundrel IN buckihR-
ham was very accurate and was readily IecoR-
niTet by Nh. White as belonging 10 THO iiouu
Who had imposed upon hts creduhty.
Those who know say there are peaches, apples,
ono cherries in 10 inconsldorhhlo quantities IN
fLis section.
A JEALOUS MAID.
novel matrimonial engagement WAS made
and broken tn this place recently by and be-
tgecr a maiden far and q gallant beau The
falryoune miss in consequence ~ ruInors riie
that whil0m beau and another girl were s0oa
% tie tho nupual knot. proposed 10 an accom-
mo1ating young man about town that they also
enter Hymeus moose. A little later ana The
~ vious miss learned that her whilOm beau was
NOT 10 marry "sure enough ana she thereupon
sought out her bctr0thed and cancelled the en-
gaRemcnt
Interest Is increasing IN tho Farmers Alnance
movement In fhl- section nr John s. Andrews
sormcfy OF this county. now OF Rockingham, Is
yislting and lccturing various alliances on this
rico 81 tho Blue Ridge, and no IS also soliciting
stock for n manufacturing enterprise 10 DO
etartof by the Farmers alliances al Iron Gate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
DEATH OF A NoNAeENARlAN.
The Venerable George NJ. Cochran, of Au-
gusta. Passes Away.
fCrac{o1 ,.1s.-o.> a. 49,. pfa,..ch,


sTAUsToS, VA, May l2.-The venerable Mr..
George NJ. Cochran, sr., died at his residence in
this city this morning; agod nine-two years He
was born at Xix Meadows, in Augusta county.
February %, 1893 When syoung man he be-
came leading merchant OF htauBton and
philosophical citizen, vas widely known
throughout this section Of Virginia. In CONNER
cinl circles In Richmond, and other centres OF
trade. Mr. Cochran accumulated fortune and
reared n largo family, several sous nllng high
public stations. One Captain Henry X. Cochran,
Of the Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry, fell at
Cham bersburg. The late state Senator Hon 4.
II. Cochran Was his son; James 4. Cochran,
formerly mayor and a prominent merchant OF
this city who died November, 1883, was another
sou. and George w. Cochran. Jr, the senior OF
the active members Of the bar OF stanton, and
a leading momber Of the House Of Delegates. is
also his son.
Rov. Edward Lane, ot the Southern Pres
hyterian Church, missionary 10 Brazil, arrived
here this afternoon.
Judge Mclaughlin Is very much improved In
health, and Is proceeding with tho regular torn
Of Augusta Circuit Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
yXrANTED. SALESMAN FOR LINE
yyTANTED. by A SOBER, INDUS

w ThIOUS young man twpniy-Cne years ~
age, a SIlU ALTON. Would ike driving de-
livery wagon. willing 20 10 most anything thas
will iusniy living. Good reference. Address
@. T. MARTIN,
nv N.gts isg3 east FRANKLIN street, city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
Council Nominees in Petersburg.
fC-octat t.tac,.un N tho Dfspetchl

PETERSBURG, VA, May 12.-ln the Fifth Ward
primary WAS held, IN which the following n0inl-
nations were made for cOuncimen j. q. Tay-
Tor and j. X, W. Smith. The fight I'm this ward
was very close and It was the only ward IN which
n primary was held 20 decide who should be the
nominees. Tho other wards held meetings, and
the following is the ticket: First Ward, for coun-
cllmon-C. w. McCance and j. A. Parkinson;
Second Ward-R W. Collier and George Davis
Third Ward-J. X. Rockwell and ". 7. Patterson:
Fourth Ward-W. II. Taley and w. u. Nell
wnine: sixth Ward-O. w. Bristor and John A.
Knkham. In all tho wards except the Filth
nominations we're made by reclamation. Tho
magistrates in each ward we're unanimously
elected. The latter positions will DO flled by
the present inc1mbents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
PEANUT FACTORY


80 Cost Six Thousand 20 BE Erected in
Franklin.
fCorrospondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
FRANKLIN, VA, May Il, 1891
Tho Franklin Alliance Peanut Company Is
having the timber hauled for the erection OF "A
r,anut factory here. The house VIII DO 4Ox1O
and three stories N gh. IL will be equipped WIN
The latest improved machinery, the total cost OF
N.ullIg and equipments being anoui s1,VVJ.
The company expects in tho future 70 clean all
OIL, peanuts raised In this section. II properly
Conducted it will be big thing Tor the farmers
l, this vicinity tNov having 20 often suffered by
lrug completely in tho power OF the peanut
tgl-t-.
Now Mr McCutcheon, for several years presi-
don't ~ 8roacus college, Of ClarAehurg, W. Va,
,to sone weeks ago vas called by tho Baptist
rtlrch al THIS place has declined 10 accept tho
ta.. Hr McCutchcon made "a ilue impression
WAGON No was here, aEd 10 Will be quite disap-
r.iat. at that he declined 10 accent partcu-
llrly "a, -fstements In the Religious Her1" and
u,.pr papers Lsd caused some OF the peoplo
here TO expect his acceptance
KILLED WHILE DEUNK.
Yesterday morning dead man was found on
fhe Auautc AMI panyile railroad about Ons
milo 90, u Story station, in Ais county. ). ~
story. justice OF tho peace, aud acling coroner,
held au uQUest Tho deceased was d coored
man uanol Wigg.us, aud was addicted 10 drink
A l1ltic n Wui1kev was found IN MS pvtAct
O1e oi his arms was almost entirely severed
from Dis body and his head vas burst vide open,
gathering bis brains. There Is no suspicion OF
io4l play
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON. ". c.. May i2--Turpen'in'
nrm at 85Kc. Rosin firm: strained, sf.2O: eooC
strained, sl25. Tar frm ut sl-2t. Crude fur
pensine firm; hard, sl25; yellow dip, ss.25; vir
gin. S25l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
A FATAL PREclPICE.
Organization of Coal and Coke Com
pany In Lynehburg.
rspeclai telegram 70 tho Dlspatch.l

pHnY IN iNuChDuik
Especial telegram 20 the Dlspatch.l
IvNDuRrKG, Va, May lg.-Another fatal acct
dent occurred near the tunnel on the outskirts
a. th's city early sunday nornins Saturday
afternoon a strange old colored man was notlcoa
Walking aifnlessly about The streets. and when
.-.5toaed az % who he was looking for, be stated
D. ul- hunting ms daughter, ana always claimed
Doe wa un NHia street wheihof he was on mat
sroci or not As ne Appeared hsrnless no WAS
i.f indicated, end after niehuall he disappeared.
sunday morning the tr0,k.waikcr on the Nor
f.ls nul Western road found his dead BODY az
Toe toot Of tbs precipco near the tuhne'. anu
90 iu yestgGtion found his oyercoHt on tlo Top OF
i.s hli where he had evidently iaid down 70
Cd .,r and probably while asleep rolled on anu
q. aoout flfy foot 20 The uack below. he was
10 cOu0i Killed Instantly.
large numlers u negro laborers pass tht0leh
This city nearly eyory day from NORTH Caroiiha'
o.. fsafe 10 tbo southwest 70 work on ralroaoS'
INCREASED REVENUE.
Although the number OF liquor licenses taken
tl, itis yoar As fourteen loss than WAS issued
isigoar, he revenue from that source VIII DO
greater this year by 500
e.. b. Cnaiin, q hreman on the Norfolk aud
" astorn road, fen frOn box.car on Soutnside
Island early yesterday morning ana tracIoIeu
ais KAN aud cOilar-DOae. 80,
W. Ton Mitchell ana Eugene Taylor. al Camp
lfI county, will shoot for tho championship OF
uiatct, val 6e Tor ono hundred i've BIRDS.
a number Of Lyncnburg aud West virginia
capitalists held meeting here today and or.
gauized tie LynctD burg ead West virgins Coai
tnd Coke Company. The company has leased a
lsrgn tract q coal LANDS In Mcdowell county,
Wost Virginia. which they will develop AZ once.
lui. isnd il located on the tne Of The Bin Horn
extension Of the Norfolk aud Western road. inc
minimum capital stock IL $45,DU ana the maxi
mul0 650O,0oQ Tie following are the officers (;
PRESIDENT, X. n. T. Adams Vico-fresdent \.
FiNhuRh, Of West Virginia: Secretary ana Iree
Ferrr. A. W. Taiioy. Directors: J. Il. hyie. q.
u hosln, A. W. TsIley, X. ~ 4. Adsaa ana n.
Hlzhugh.
leu'al services are geing on IN several OF The
chugcngE here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
A slLvERsMlrH's HORRIBLE DEATH.
Wreck I'm the \. and w. Yard Mt Roauoke--
Eight Cars Smashed.
Especial telegram 10 tho Dlspatch.I

Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatchl
ROANOKE, VA, May l2.-Thomas l.. Mcmahon,
silyorsmlth Of Yellow sulphur Springs, was
run over and killed at Radiord yesterday while
attempting 70 leap from n moving train. His
head was severed AMI his body horribly man-
gled.
George Smith tcoiorei), who shot and danger
ously wounded Wesley Briggs (aiso cclored) IN
row in tNis city last fall and made his escape,
was arrested to-day and lodged in jail
Ben Hubbard tho carpenter who was struck
on tho head with rock Saturday night ny
Charles Otey. GnOted tough, 10 at his home with
but slight hopes Of recovery His dsssilantls III
1ail % await developments.
Awreck occurred In the West-End yards OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad yesterday morn
ing. Eight freighl-Cars wero derailed and badly
hrunshod. No ono was injured.
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was suffering from concnssion OF the brain.
with . slight fracture Of the skull This after
noon no wss much better.
WARNING TO BOYS
- little tweive-year-oid lad named Edward
Norrie was this morning drowned at tho Pioneer
Mile wharf Tho LAD was fishtng, with num-
Der Of companions. whom he lost his balance aud
fell into tho water. and before assistance could
roach him was drowned. Tho body Was recover
Cd and removed 70 tho residence OF his parents,
on south Lee street near Wolfe.
The funeral Of DR.. X. G. Powell took place this
afternoon at q O'Clock, and was attended by r. X.
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, and other Or
organizations In body.
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suicide of an Engineer.
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RIcut ,Sps. VA. May I2-John r. kenna1y,
engineer IA charge Of tho town OF kichlands,
committed suicide hero this morning about o
O'Clock 10y shooting himself through the heart
lie WAS A highly-respecloi young man, and hold
a responsible ana lucrative position no was
formerly resident Of brooklyn, y. y, aud has
been IN Southwestern Virginia for three years
with the Norfolk and Western railroad No
cause can be couiectured Tor the tragedy Of 30
vigorous and promising young man. lie was
about twenty-three years OF age.