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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
Acquitted of Leaphart's Lynching'
fpv taieerspa 70 tnc Dispatch.l

COLUMBIA, S. C.. June AT Lexington
oourt +. @. Csughman and Pearce u: lay
Tor. indicted as the lynchers of Willie
Tcsphart. were acquitted. The defence
mt up no witnesses. The solicitor pleaded
LAT his was intended to force the jury TO
stnIt,fy themselves and that If the prison
era were swung they would rot deny being
IMPLICATED in the lynching. The verdict
seems 10 DO approved by the people OF
dnrine the trial and congratulated Caugh-
man on his release. Rose Cannon, the girl
whom Willie Leaphart was convicted OF
having assaulted, was also in court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
WASHING TON.
Virginia Affairs in Both Houses-The
Chamberiin Hotel.

AntiADttltn
[From Our Regular Correspondent
WAsHNGToS. ID. c., June l4.-Mr. Bar
bour Las introduced in the Senate loint
fs1luton u roscind the grant given John
J. Chamberlin. Of this city. 10 erocta hotel
&, 0rtress Monroe. Va, if he does not
within sixty days after the passage of the
iesuiution commence tho construction OF q
trt-class hotel, according TO the plans
heretofore submitted 10 the Secretary OF
War. who shall be satisfied that Chamber
hl "a prepared 60 complete tho same
within one wear from said date
lAe House has passed bill authorizing
Tue Secretary of the Treasury 10 erect near
tie site Of the lighthouse on Smiths
Island, Va. a tower for "a first-order light
% replace the present one now being wash
ed away by the encroacbments Of the sea.
provided that the same shall not cost more
llau Si5O,0OJ
Lx-COngreSsman Simmons. Of North Car
DINA, is IN the city. He Will again De a
candidate tins year, and his friends think
he viii succeed, az about 5000 negroes
have lett the district since the last cleo
Ton, and the agents are there after more
" 80 further South.
PosT-oyFIcK AFFAIRS.
The following post-offices have been
established:
Virginia Richlands. Tazewell county.
William X. Hewson, postmaster, Aipneb.
buckingham county. Leila /. wade. post
master Cayatts. Tazewell county. Milburn
l. Witt. postmaster Racket, Lunenburg
eounty, Alberta +. Elder. postmaster; Du-
lAaey. Floyd county, Jesse Booth. post
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
Reported for tho Richmond Dispa,ch.l

otNh W. AoS1.
No auction offerings on Change today.
acknowledgements collections: Cigars and ci-
garottes, sl72e5 tobacco, f4,sO0.60: special tax,
$6.t0-to,sl, S5,079sa
Private sales Filters, 2; smokers, :; cutters,
2: wrappers. 80; darSs, eO-totai, 100 hogsheais.
For tho week:
Auction offerings on change. 279 packages
and taken 10. Highest, $780, lowest Sl9O {:
average 5000.
In,ernal-rovenue collections; Cigars ami ci-
garettss, s7.GOO.5O; tobacco, 81 ,S2G92: special
tax, SPA 20 total, f29,0j0.92
Private sales: Filters. - smokers, ls darks.
1863 cutters, 81: wrappers, $50; sun-cured. 3
total. 42i hogsheadr
The market has been chiefly auction sales sun
cured, with high prices and averages Dark ship
ping is more active. Heavy showers fell Saturday
General rains have fallen IN Virginia and North
Carolina. and Ia the West, and tho crop as q
rule ID reported growing of hnely only . few
counties complain Of dry weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
THAT RADICAL ELECTION BILL.
JOHNNY Davenport's Peculiar Experience
Called In to Guide the Conspirators.
ny telacranh Ia tina nlsnaf.hl

WASHINGTON, June 14.-John /. Dawn
port, United States Supervisor of Elsc-
tons, was with the House caucus commit
tee for some time to-day giving them he
benefits Of his experience in the execution
of election-laws to aid in the formulation
of the national election bill. The commit
tee has 50 far Progre; ,;,; that Mes,rs
LODGE and kowell were THIS afternoon a. ar
ing touches to the bill, which will be
printed in season for the use of the caucus
Monday night if it is regarded as ne,eS-
sary to submit TO that body the small de-
tails of measure which has already re-
ceived its approval in principle and out
line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
ATTENTION. MARINEs.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Attacked by an EpiIeptic Fit and Run
Over by an Engine.
Isnec,nI telogram ID ihe DIspntch.l

IWIIFIIHI
ROANOKE, VA. June 14.-Joseph j. Kelly,
young man about thirty years of age, who
came to this city about one month ago and
was employed by tho Shenandoah-Nalley
railroad as clerk in the Offices, was on his
wav to his boarding-house this evening.
In passing tho Commerce-street railroad
crossing he was attacked with an epileptic
fit and fell 10 the track, and while in this
perilous position was run over by a shift
inc engine. His legs were mashed almost
to a Jelly and amputation was necessary.
His condition is very critical and he IS not
expected to survive. a dispatch was sent
10 his father IN Baltimore, who will reach
this city tonight. The switchmnn was
said 10 have been present but rendered no
assistance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
WAS lie Killed or Drowned?

CHARLESTON. w. VA. June 14.-In a fight
on the little steamer Rosette Charles Rob
son. a colored deck-hand, hit Wesley
Brown. another colored deck hand, on the
head with a board. knocking him into the
river. He sank and never rose. HIS body
has NOT vet been recovered. Robson IS IN
iail awaiting trial, which YVES postponed
I'M the body shall be found to see If Brown
was killed by the blow or drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
MEMORlAL-DAY.
Tho Grave. OF the Confederate Dead at
Charleston Decorated.
tecoc,al telegram 70 the Dispatoh.l

CHARLESTON. w. Va, June H.-Camp
Patton. Confederate Veterans, assisted by a
large number OF ladies and gentlemen,
calebrated Confederate Mcmorisl-day to-
day. 4 large crowd marched with the
veterans in gray to the cemeteries, where
the Graves Of the Confederate dead were
heavily laden with garlands OF flowers.
There was no Grafton, but touching poem
expressed the tender feeling OF ell for the
noble dead. Music and military display
formed a pArt OF the exercises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15


BARKER-Dioi. a: his residence. Va 20,
west Marshall street. June =. $50, a. 1910 z.
NJ, DAVID BARKER. In Iho forty-ninth year Of
his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
The British Cabinet Crisis.

rDy Anglo-American cable 10 the Dlspatch.l
LONDON. June 14.-f the proposition to
hold an autumn session of Parliament is
carried out Smith. the First Lord of the
Treasury and the Government leader in
the House of Commons, will resign, as he
believes his health is not sufficiently good
to stand the additional strain that will be
put on him. Should he resign it is be-
iieved that he will be succeeded by
Goschen. at present the Chancellor of Ex-
pheouer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
Joliet, H., Inundated-scenes similar to
the Floods i'm the James

JoLIEr. ILL.,, June I4.-The heaviest and
most damaging ram ever known here fell
steadily oil last night in torrents, com
mencing with deluging water-spout, which
completely inundated the northern, east
ern. and southern portions OF the CITY.
This morning the people in the southern
portion OF the city moved ont, IN boats.
and boys are sailing about on RATS and In
boats.
An old widow living near Hickory creek
was rescued just as her house was carried
away. 1t lodged on Second-Avenue bridge,
where II was dashed to pieces, and the
furniture and everything was carried
away. Several railroad bridges on the va
rious roads running through mere are
washed out and trains are delayed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
Germany In East Africa.

rBy Anslo-American cable to the Dispa,cn.i
BERLIN. June 1.-THE Government has
instructed the German officials in East
Africa to prevent the Emin Pasha expedi-
ton from entering Uganda while negotia-
tons are pending between Germany and
England relative to territory in Africa.
The arrival on the coast from Uganda of
DR.. Peters, the German explorer, is shortly
exnected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK


NEW YORK. June iL-Cotton dull; sales none:
uplands I2L.c. Orleans. - 7-l0c. net receipts
to-day at all ports. 23l bales: exports none
stock lsg,3lb bales. Southern -four duh and
heavy. Wheat duh nominslly &c. down; No.
2 rcd, 9lc., IN elevator; options dun, 1a1c.
down, and Toak No. = red, June, 1915. July.
93y.c. August, 9s7.c Corn arm and quiet; No.
=, 4lc ia elevator: options dull and steady
June, Ale. July, axe: August, 42}Ic. Oats
quiet aud firm options steady June, S31sc.
July, 33Ac.: Angus, 3lLc. Hops quiet and
nrin. CofTee-Options steady. unchanged, and
X points up; July, f7.?0aSl72j August tl705s
sl7.IO: sop,en Der, sl6S0atia9O: spot Rio iull (:
fatr cargees 80 sugar-haw quief and easy
fair refining, &c: ceniritusss. SStest, 5hc.
bid redned fairly scuve and frm. Now Or
leans moia-ses dsll Rico quiet and stssiy. Pc
troleum steady: all ports, 1.:0c. hosin firm.
TurpeDtine firm and quiet q, 3s.s3)4c. PORK
irm. Beef nrm. Cutmeats nrm. Lard duh
aud easie. as SAB. city, so.s5 July. t67 Al
gust, sl22 Erelgats stesdy cotton, per steam
er, l-lod. -
CHICAGO, Juae N.-Cash quotations wore:
Flour unchanged. NO. , spring wheat, Saa
sT7.c: No. 2 red. S,4e. No. corn, 4Aa2ihsc.
No. oats, sc. Mess-pors, si275ssi2 q Lard,
slvssAs7H. shortrib., s1asAi0 shoulders,
f5asA.i 0 snor l-clesr. 5f5asAs0. Whiskey. sl.ga
Ina Leading futures ranged ~ follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15

the different cloak and suit firms through
out New York city. The greater portion
locked out are union men, while several
hundred are non-union men. The trouble
arose over the refusal of the union cutters
TO turn their work over to tho non-union
workmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
master; Ephcrson, Patrick county. John H.

Epherson. postmaster.
The post-oflce at lula, Charlotte county,
has been discontinued-m TO Pamplin
North Carolina--Hoosier, jackson coun.
". jackson Wood, postmaster: Sincerity,
Union county, Isaac A. Clonts, postmas-
ter; Rich Mountains. Jackson county,
Robert h. Coward. postmaster. ID. W.
Woodhouse. Popular Branch. Currituck
county, rice T.. 4. Terrell, resigned: A. J..
Bright, Vernon, Buncombe county, rice j.
b. lngle. resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
BASE BALL.
Results OF Yesterdays Playing on the
Country's Many Diamonds

fi,y telegraph TO the Dispa, III
Philadelphia: Athletics, o; base hits. :
errors, 5. Brooklyns, 10; base-hits. IL (;
errors, o. Batteries-Esper and Robinson;
Mattemore and Terry.
Cincinnati Ueague): Cincinnatis, O.;
base-hits, 10; errors, 2. Cleyelands. o.;
base-hits, 4; errors, /. Batteries-Duryea
and KEENAN,; Breath aud thinner.
New York 1eague): Rrooklyns: l6 base
hits, Is: errors, .. New Yorks,2 base-hits,
2; errors, Q. Batteries-Lovett and bus
hong: Burkett. Rusie, and Buckley.
Buffalo (Brotherhood): First game
Bufalos, 9; base-hits, 16; errors, l. Pitts
burghs. 4 base-hits, IL; errors, 4. Bat
terios-Haddock and Macks; Calvin and
Quinn. Second game-Buhalos, q base
hits. 7: errors. 2. Pittsburghs. s.; base
hits, II errors. 2. Observation-Disclosures and
Clark Morris and Quinn.
Rochester: First game-Rochesters, 81;
base-hits, Q: errors, Z. Syracuse. 4; base
hits. s errors, /. Batteries-Barr and Nc
CURE; Crosby and O'Rourke. Second
game-Rochesters 3: base-hits, = errors,
0. Syracuse, 0; base-hits, 5 errors, 4. Bat
teries-Fitzgerald and Mcclure; Keefe
and Briggs.
Cleveland Brotherhood): Clevelands. 2;
base-hits 6; errors, 5. Chicagos, 8; base
hits. II: errors, 2. Batteries-Gruber and
Snyder; King and Farrell.
Louisville; Louisvilles, II: base-hits, 10
errors, 0. Toledos. /; base-hts, g.; errors,
/. administration and Ryan; Smith,
Sprague, Tibean and Sage.
st. Louis: 81. Louis. 6: base-hits, 10;
errors. 2. Columbusl 8: base-hits, 7; er-
rors. 3. Batteries-W ittrock and Munyan
Wider and O'Brien.
Boston Geague): First game-Bostons,
3: base-hits 9; errors, 0. Philadelphias, 5
base-hits. IL: errors 5. Batteries-Nichols
and Bennett; Gleason and Clements.
Second game-Philadclphias,. 3; base
hits. 8; errors 4. Bostons, o. base-hlts, 8;
errors. g. Battcries-Vickery and Glenn.
ents: Clarkson and Bennett.
! Boston (BrotherhoodD First game-Bos-
| tons. 6: base-hits. Is; errors, 2. Phlladel-
phias, 8: base-hits, II; errors, 0. Bate,
| es-Radbourne and SWEET. Sadders aud
Milligan. Second game-Philadelp 6
base-hits. S: errors, ). Bostons base-hitS
and errors. ). Batteres-Kiiroy and Muir.
ply Cunningham and Cross.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
A General Store Robbed.

TNTFVIts t'ItStt'1Is " wv
PARKFRsBURG, W. VA. June n;-Ihe
general store Of Charles "; siacers Son.
~ Terra Alta. was entered last night by
burelars and stripped Of nearly its entire
movable contents. Over thousand dol
lars worth of good were taken without
leaving a single clue by which to follow
tha robbers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
FRANCE AND BRAZIL
The One Republic on the Point of Recog-
nizing the Other.

The One KepnbIIc on the FOIut OF Kecog-
niZing the Other.
tBy Anglo-Americsn cable to tho Dispstch.l
PARIs, June 14.-According TO several
Partisan newspapers. 81. Rlbot. Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, IA about 10 declare recogni-
ton by France OF the brazilian Provisional
Italuba, the Brazilian representative. that
President Carnot is ready to receive
him. The same journals also say that the
Brazilian Government has agreed TO sub
NIT to arbitration the question of frontier
between French Guiana and Brazil 10 re-
peal the export duty on rubber, and 10 ex-
empt French subjects from the application
Of the decree that every one who was in
Brazilian territory on the day the repub-
lie was proclaimed should be regarded as
q citizen of Brazil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION.
Adjournment of the Conyention--Fi Final AZ
tion of tho BODY.
rBy telegraph 20 ,hs D,sos,cni

ATLANTA, Ga. Juno 1.-THE lnterna.
tional Typographical Convention adj
journed this afternoon. They passed alaw
prohibiting regular compositors from hold
ing cases more than six days IN any week.
This was introduced by Miss Taylor. the
lady delegate from Cincinnati.
The Albany union was sustained by =
vote Of 90 TO 50 reversing tho decision OF
tho President.
Governor Gordon addressed tho conyen-
ton just before adjournment.
The Board of Trustees OF the Childs-
Drexel Home organized with August Do
nath, Of Washington, as president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
The Cholera In Valencia.

tby AngioAmerican cable 10 the Dispatchl
MADEIp, June i4.-Cholera has broken
out at Puebla de Rngat, in the province OF
Valencia, and there haye already been
fourteen deaths from the disease. II is
believed that tho disease WAS imported BY
some soldier. who recently arrived there
from North Africa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
THE TURF.
The Groat Eclipse Stakes at Morris Park
Other Events.
M taInrrnnh 70 TIA nIanatch


New YORK, June .-Morris-Park races
The track TO-DAY was deep in mud, which
caused some scratching. The crowd was
large.
First race-handicap. seven furlongs-
Worth won; Now or Never second, Yardee
third. Tine, l:30ls.
Second race-Thro's neck stakes for
three-year-olds. seven furlongs-Dr Hell
mutn won; Kempland second. Monroe
third. Time. 1907.
THIRD race-great Eclipse stakes for two
year-olds. six furlongs-Sallio McClelland
won Russell second, Reckon third. Time.
Tia.
Fourth -Westchester cup for all
ages. milo and one eighth. two starters
Ienny won; Sorrento second Time. pa.
Fifth race sweepstakes for two-year-
Odds. six furlongs-Eyangeline won {;
Eclipse second, Contribution third. Time,
LII.
Sixth race-Annisword handicap for
three-vear-olds and upwards, mile and
quarter-Zephyrus won: GYPSY Queen
second. Buddhist third. Time, 2i5.
KANSAS CITY RACES.
KANSAS CITY, June 1i.-First race-six
furongs Woolman won, Ed. Bell
second, Dewberry third. Time, LII %
Second race-six furlougs-heats-S sam
Ardo won; Dyer second. Jessie McFar-
land third. lime, 1:16 2-5. Second heat :
Sam Ardo won; Dyer second, Jessie Nc
Farland third. Time, 1:l6 3-5.
Third race-a mile and an eighth-Blue
Veil won; Amelia second, East Love third
Time, 203 80.
Fourth rsce-three-year-o and up
ward-a mile-Little Minnie won: Mabel
second, Lepremus third. Time, 1:41S
Fifth race threC-year-ol and up
ward-a mile and three ixteenths-Hamlet
won; Germanic second, Vice-Regent
third. Time, 2:0i 3-5.
ST. louis RACEg.
ST. LOUIS, June 14.-First receive fur
longs-ROse Howard won; Black Knight
second. Kingman third. Time, l:03$i.
Second race-One mile-Warpeak won
Harry Feland second, Dousman third.
Time, 1:4S14.
Third race-one and ono quarter miles.
The race was as good as gift to Bill
Letcher. The Bishop was whipped out.
Time. 2.15. GraysOn was scratched.
Fourth race-nine furlongs- Elyten wons
Cartoon second, Bonito = third. Time,
Fifth race-six-furlong heat. - First
heat Little Crete won; Carnegie second,
Bertha third. Time. l:1G. Second heat
Bertha won: Little Crete second. Time,
1:l6ll. Third heat; Bertha won. Time,
l:l79l The result was-Bertha won; Lit
tie Crete second, Carnegie third.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
MARRIAGES.

CLOPToN-ARCHER.- Married, on May 18th,
at Moais- Memorial church, Manchester. Va, br
John j. Clopton, JAMES Is. CLOpION ani Mss
CARRIE " ARCHER, daughter Of DR.. Edgar
Archer.
NOEIs-LYDA.-Marriei,o on tho TN Instant, ~
Rev. I. 4. Wallace, Miss JENNIE NOEL 20 Mr.
JOHN A. IL DA; oil Of Riohmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
WFEKLYRANK STATFNFYT

NEW YORK, june H--Reserys, increase,
S201,5a5: loans. decrease, ST. s10.iO0. specie In
crcase. Sl2NO; lNgaLtonders, increase, 81 ,06o-
300; deposits, decrease, tl.2i7.s0O; circulation,
Increase, $4,000.
The banks now hold $685.. 300 in excess OF tho
25 per cent. rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Erenin5.-Exchsngo quiet and steady TO nrfn At
4saa4cslS. Money easy: no loans. closing offered
at3. Suo-rreasury b,lnnces-Coin, SIG ',017, 0oC
currency, SG,OGA00C. Governments dull bus steady
for a. 4per cents, i22: ex. coupons,l03 bid. ex-
interest sta;e bonds dun but firm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
SANKEY'S "DARKeST AFRICA
. NNGCI y D'NHNIO' NJ h'NN'
Nvsterious Theft OF Proofs of the Forth
coming Work.

rBy Anglo.Americsn cable to the Dispstch.l
LONDON, June 1.-THE 81. James Gdzette
saws that a complete set of proofs of Henry
NJ. Stanley's forthcoming work In Dark
est Africa" were obtained in mysterious
manner by some person who offered copies
to one English paper and 10 two papers
published in the colonies. The copies
were accepted by the papers, but the pub
LEGATION Of the matter was thwarted by the
issue of circular by the house which IS
to publish the book warning any person
any one who did SO that he would be held
resDonsible
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
Chief Munroe's Probab,. Successor.

LONDON. June H.-Mr. Wood. chief con-
stable of Manchester. will probably sue
coed Mr.. Munroe as chief of the metro
politan police force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
TOO BUSY TO SERVE.
SIR. Inman Cannot Be a World's-rair Com.
missioner at Large.

missioner AZ Large.
ATLANTA. GA. June 1.-THE announce
ment is made here that Samuel NJ. lnman.
who was appointed by President Harrison
as one of the Worlds-Fair Commissioners
at Large, has declined the appointment be.
cause OF business engagements which
would prevent him from giving 10 tho lair
the time and attention It should in his
opinion have.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15

Do not waste your time on doctors when
your liver is diseased but take simmons
IiYar Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15

With q record like simmons LAYER hegn-
lator none should be afraid 70 use itfor
their liver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15

ST. LOUIE
~ Lsuu. June A-Eiour dull bus steady.
Whsay opened bet;er, but soon declined, and
after nuctuatips considerably closod tshe b.
eisaiae q sshe: August okei pscsabsE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
THE TRUSTEES FINED
For Selling Goods without n Lioense-A
Shooting a fray.
Special telegram 70 the Dienafch.l

oH"ptihE AAiaf.
Especial telegram to the DispatchI
LYNcHBUR6. Va. June 1.-THE case OF
the trustees OF Aunspaugh h Cobbs camc
before the Mayor again this morning, and
he decided the case by imposing O fine of
S25 on them. They Immediately gave no.
tice that they would take an appeal The
opinion OF tho Mayor was based on this
ground; That they were merchants and
IN the same business as other merchants,
and IN competition with Thorn. II such
business was not taxable all q man had to
do was TO make an assignment, appoint a
trustee, and continue bushes without il
cense." He said: while It was evident
that the trustees were not selling for per-
sonal profit, they were selling for profit for
tho trust fund, aud therefore liable TO q
tax, and were violating an ordinance in
not procuring a license" The decision
gives general satisfaction 10 the other meT-
chants.
INCENDIARY FIRES.
Incendiaries have made two attempts 10
burn the residence of W. A. White, who
resides about two miles from this city IN
Campbell county. The first attempt was
made by setting fire 10 the woods adjacent
10 tho residence, and the next night the in
mates were aroused by smoke. and on in-
vestigating found large bundle Of rags
burning iercely.
1t Is rumored here to-day that the Eng
lish syndicate which tried to buy several
large tob0ccO-tactories here some time ago
and failed have sent their agents here
again. and there is probability of their
succeeding this time. 1t IL impossible to
find out particulars. IA the tObacconists
are very reticent about the matter.
DEsrERATE MICRO.
A shooting ARRAY occurred Thursdav af-
ternoon near Lawyers roads. in Campbell
county. in which negro man shot white
man named Low. The difficulty occurred
by the negro claiming that Low came near
striking him with pick "a he passed him
on the railroad. Low denied the charge
and cursed tho negro. who drew pistol
and frod five shots. one of them strikinp
the white man IN the shoulder and wound.
ing him severely. Several ra,lrOad-bands
who saw the shooting gave chase after the
negro, and he shot several times at them
and made his escape.