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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
their action Moore and Cockerell nust ho
held responsible for the length of tb,s co,, w
on the people, A''0 'n'1nea
A GALA-oAY IN SPRINGFIELD.
Tho Cherished Dream of Illinois Demo.
crats Reaiized-Everyhody Rejoicing.
tl'y telegraph 10 the DIspatch.l

w fuioAtdfh 70 tDe DtSpntCh.l
spRINGFIELp, liz, March lI.-This has
men gaia-day Tor the capital city of
itlinois: For nearly year---in fact, since
General Palmer fathered the movement min IN
the West for the election of United States
senator's by the vote Of the people--it has
been the cherished dream of his friends
and admirers throughout the State that no
might ultimately be chosen as the success.
soy OF Douglass in the Prairie State. and
the hrst Democratic United States senator
from Illinois since the davs of the "Idttle
1lant thirty wears ago. This Hream
nnallY has been realized, and the oxulta-
ton of tho Springfield aud Illinois Derno-
oracy has found expression in every form
OF hllarity and celebration known TO the
refinement of civilization.
PYRoTBCHSIcs.
All the afternoon and evening SQUADS of
shouting and cheering Democrats marched
through the streets and corridors of the
hotels, giving cheer after cheer for the
Democratic sonator-elect. Tonight the
feStivlty still continues The fireworks
and sky-rookets from tho public square
must be visible 10 the Illinois farmers for
many miles over the prsirios.
BADGEs FOR MOORE AND cocKEREIL.
The Democratic members of the General
Assembly have been wearing conspicuouslv
there l0l" badges. and amid their re.
Jolclne they have started q movement TO
procure and present TO Messrs. Moore and
Cockeroll two magnificent badges, surpass-
ing in beauty, cost and workmanship apv-
thingye devised. Indeed. it seems that the
general rejoicing has become infectious.
III Is hardly an e1aggeratlon to say that
everybody IN Springfield is celebrating to-
night. All parties seem to be well satis-
he'd with the election of General Palmer.
REPUBLICAN CONSOLATION.
Republicans almost to a man are rrati-
fed with the action of the one hundred
Republican members in voting on the
final ballot for Cicero ]. Lindley, president
OF the Farmers Mutua1-Benefit Associa-
tion of the State. They see in that action,
they say, the consolidation of the Ropubli-
can and Independent parties, and as the
result Republican victory in 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

The Daily Record, Greensboro, N o.,
makes an extended notice of Judge FfrS
rar's lecture, from which wo make the exs
tract below
Judge f. r. Farrar. of Amelia county,
more familiarly known as Jonnie Reb, de-
livered tho best lecture last night at tho
Young Mems Christian Association Hail 10
has been the pleasure of Greensboro. au.
dience TO hear for many q day. In fact,
we doubt whether any lecturer ever so
completely captivated an audience and hold
them spell-bound rs did the Judge in lug
Lights and Shadows or, The story of
a Lite. His story was truthful, aud told
inimltably. AT will his pathos broughb
tears. or his wit laughter.
"While there was evidently no studied
attempt at rhetorical display the speaker
showed that no had wide vocabulary at
command, which be used with charming
effect, Many say that they were never better
entertained in their lives. We.are glad to
learn that the Judge has promised TO 70.
turn at some no very distant day."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Mr.. M. T. FREEMAN DEAD.
A Former Popular Resident OF Richmond
Passss Away ut Savannah.

A telegram received in this city. yester-
dav afternoon announced the death in the
morning mo- at Savannah. Ga. of Mr.. N. ].
Freeman, who for some years was cierk
in the general freight office OF the hieh-
mond and Danvillo railroad.
MET Freeman. as he was famiharly
called was one of the best known and
most popular young men that ever lived
IN Richmond, both in business and social
circles. So valuable was he TO me ; ran;
10, a vear or two ago he was sent on q
TnTopean ,,r y tour, and when upon his return
(, xas found he had not materially I'M
,,royed ~ ~ he was sent South. Though i was
Known that he continued IN delicate
health his death was unexpectea. vi
Mr. Freeman married Miss Lizzie
st,ntber. of this city. He was native of
Stao Tacon Ca. TO which place it Is under
stood The remains will be taken for inter
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
av,-rrp rSro s,Fr GlTr ~
He GOT HIS MEAL.
How Supper Is Eaten at Late Hours on
Barton Heights.

Tuesday night q burglar entered the
house of Mr.. Spencer W. Snyder at Barton
Heights. Before proceeding 20 obtain plumber
the thief, who wes evidently hungry, ransacsed
the larder, and apprOpnating all the eatebles
he could find spread them on table and Toasted
cOmfcrtably-that ia, for awhile at least- One
Of Mr. Snyder's daughters hearing the unusual
sounds woke her father, who dOnnedhis pants and
pistol and began a search for tho intruder. Going
30 the dining-roOm door Mr.. Snyder found that
the midnight marauder had taken the precau-
tion to lock It, so as not 10 be disturbed while
partakiDg Of his meal. Mr.. Snyder went In the
rear Of his house and fired his revolver as a sig
nal for the police force. Officer Collier responded
and entered the house from the front while MT.
Snyder guarded the rear. II was found out that
the unbldden guest had sensibly left by way OF
the front door while Mr.. Snyder was at the back
Of the house shooting" for assistance.
The house entered by way Of the dining
room window, from which several Stats were cut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
BLOODY FIGHT AT DANCE,
The Women Flee-The Lights Shot Out-A
FusilIade-The Injured.
TSpecial telegram to the Dispatch

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 1.-THE de-
tails of a bloody and fatal fight ct n dance
in Kentucky have just been received here.
At Kilgore. a railroad town in the eastern
part of the State, there was big ball Mon
day night az which Kentucky bourbon
flowed freely, and it was not long before
the men we're all gloriously full. Between
two Of the dances quarrel arose over q
.yoman and some one fred. A panic ensued
and there was a rush of terrified women to
escape the murderous shower OF bullets
from the fusillade that followed.
TIE ENGAGEMENT.
Sherman Lucas. miner, was the first TO
fall and his friends rallied TO the rescue.
Lines were formed and from ten to twenty
men on side began TO fire. The lights
were shot out and only the flashes OF fire
that cleaned from the muzzles of the re-
volyers broke the inky darkness. The
men huddled In corners and In the DARK
ness escaped the flying balls. From nifty
10 one hundred aud fifty shots were fired
and the battle only ceased when the am
munition was exhausted.
THE CASUALTIES.
When the smoke of battle cleared away
six men badly wounded were found lying
in pools of blood upon the floor. Samuel
bunting. Charles Bunting, JEFF. Waugh,
and David Waugh were so badly injured
that death was expected at any moment
when last heard from. Sherman Lucas
and Andy Howell are expected to die.
though they nave chances of recovery.
MANY others were slightly injured.
NO ARRESTS.
No arrests have been made. as il was inn
possible in the darkness TO tell VINO dld
the shooting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
THREE CENTS PER COPY.



Ababa held this day the following wsa
unanimously adopted;
.Truiy in tho midst Of life ve are IN deafn.
This trueism was Mever more fully exc
emnlified than la the death OF ovr nonors
ed beloved. and lamented minister, hevs
Abraham Harris. who, apparently III psrs
feet health. in that holy sanctuary ~
which Inc had ofliciated for years IN the
presence of large congregation, aitef mo IN
delivery of q learned and Impressive az
course, and while the sacred antncln -
Kalohauu y wes yet being sung. was on spo
Path day Of January, 1891 t565D. cailca %
tho presence of his Maker. And while tnus
To die on this sacred spot and IN the ec.iso
discharge of his holy calling is dean t2
be devoutIy wished for by the good ena
therighteous man. yet 70 those wno suryivS
him aud who honored him while living viz
whose spiritual and rengious gulae 40 - -
for many years the blow was none the tos1
terrible, aud we can but faintiy exprcse
tho great loss which this congregation mas
sustained when we pl3ce upon permaneps
record our love and admiration TOT the
man, our respect and confidence in him - =
minister, and our high appreciation Oh qis'
nobleness of heart end characters
Resolred, That in the death Of Rev. Abrn-
ham Harris. who has been the minister or
this congregation for the past thrt9snI
wears, we have lost q leader whose hignI
and exalted character, whose unfeigned'
piety. whose kind and charitable disposi-l
ton, and noble and upright bearing en-
deared himself not only to the meinborspf
his own flock, but won the respect. esteem,
and confidence Of the entire community
Resolred, That TO his life companion. thug
suddenly bercft of husband, friend, and
adviser. one TO whon she was so accustofn-
ed TO look to for advice and counsel, ana
whose every action was centred in her wei
fare and happiness, we extend our mcse
profound sympathy and heartfelt condo
lence and trust that the God ot Israel may
be her support and comfort in this sad honr
of trial, and to her We commend MS iass
words:
"He liveth long who iiveth well;
An else n life but fung away.
He liveth longest who can tell
OF true things dOno each day.
Then nll the hours with what win last;
Buy up tho moments a. they go;
The life above when this Is past
Is the ripe fruit OF the life below
Pesolped. That a memorial tablet be
placed near the spot where he died TO COM
memorate bis death. and that the prayer
for the dead be recited on each anniyer-
sary thereof.
ResoIced, That these resolutions BIO spressd
ON the minutes, published in the daily
papers, and an engrossed copy be presasAts
ed to the wife of the deceased.
WILLIAM LoyENsrElN,
CHARLES HUrzLER,
Isaac THALHIMER,
Committee,
MOSES MILLHIsEn,
President.
William Lorensetn. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

at LIS p. NJ. Yesterday at the residence OF
Mr.. w. T. Ysrbrough, 705 west Main street.
The deceased was supposed to be sooui
ninety years of age aud came 20 Biehinonu
from Ireland when ten years Of age. II.
Miss Forsythe was extraordinarily actiV,e
for a person of her years, and was SICK
only few days before she died. -
She was the aunt of hr. Henry y.
Tinsley, who was the news editor OF tue
DIsPATcH in ante and post-bellum days
and who at present is part owner and edi'
tor Of the Stsunton Vindicator. a..
The funeral will take place from the
residence at $3.50 p. NJ. to-day. The inter.
ment will be in the old family section a'
Shockoe cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Musicale Imnrnmnfu.

Miss Zelle Minor gave musicale with her
pupils last evening at Mr. Marshall'5 music
rooms, corner OF Fourth and Franklin streets.
Those participating were Misses Cowan, Mary
and Lily Hill, Louise and Ruth Wilson, Jeiiress,
Emily and Alice Stearns, Pendleton, Rebecca ana
Annie Gordon, Libby, Urquhart, Bauch, Tinsley'
Woodbridge. Taylor, and the accomplished teach
er herself. The playing Of the pupils reflected
great credit on their instrlctress, and their
parents and friends testified by frequent ana
prolonged applause their enjoyment OF the
evening. The programme was varied with a
very creditable violin solo by Master Ralph VIII
son and a couple OF songs by Mr. Clarence A.
Marshall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
ACCIDENT ON WEST CARY.
Mr. Higgason and His Sister Thrown from
n Vehicle and Hurt.

Mr.. Charles A. Higgason was. driving
along west Cary street about o'clock yes.
terday afternoon when the king-bolt OF
his Surrey wagon broke, which also caused
one of the wheels to run off, throwing him
and his sister, Miss Florence, out OF the
wagon.
Mr.. Higgason was badly hurt about the
ewes. and his sister so shocked as to be
rendered insensible. Both were carried
into Ramos's drugstore, corner Cary and
Reservoir streets.
DIR. L. w. Peyton, who happened to be
passing at the time, rendered the necessary
medical attention, when Mr.. Higgason re-
sumed his journey, but the young lady re-
mained at the residence OF MIR. Ramos
until late in the afternoon, when she was
carried to the home of her brother, No.
I227 west Cary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
a Puritsnicai Nominee for Mayor

CHICAGO, III, March l1.--Elmer +. Wash
burne. at one time chief Of the United
States Secret Service. has received and ac-
cepted the nomination for mayor OF Chi
cago on the independent citizens ticket.
The personal-rights wing OF the Nomi-
mating Committee formally objectedt to the
nomination and withdrew from the CON-
mittse ON the ground that Mr.. Washburne
Was In favor Of Q puritAnical Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Powbatan Clubs Important Meeting.

be considered at the monthly meeting to-
night of the Powbstan Club.
First on the list is action upon the re-
signation of Secretary K. B. Grymes At
the last election Mr.. s. B. Brady was a
candidate against Mr.. Grymes and re-
ceived fettering vote.
The detailed report of the Building CON-
mittee will be submitted, and other mat
ters Of political and club import will be
acted upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
coLoRgo TROOPS DISPENSED WITH.
Negro Indignation I'm Consequence in the
District of Columbia.

Negro Indignation IN consequence III tho
District OF Columbia.
[By telegraph TO the Dlspatch.l
WASHINGTON, March 11.-As a result of
the failure of Congress TO make the neces-
sary appropriations for armory rents,
General Ordway. the commanding. officer,
has issued an order disbanding the Seventh
and Eighth (colored) battalions of the
District National Guard. The order has
caused considerable comment among those
interested in the colored troops, and one
officer, who has lust resigned his commits
sion. said the question is. Will the Secre-
tary of War or the President permit this
outrage? The negro battalions. he
said, were among the first to respond to
the call for organizing the militia and are
both old organizations. To disband them
will be equivalent TO saying that in the
District of Columbia negro militia will
not be tolerated, though colored people
comprise one third of the population and
are TO large extent tax payers.
General Ordway. in speaking Of the mat
ter. explained that the battalions mustered
out have no regimental organization and
could, therefore, be spared without IN any
way disturbing the regiments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Thg ERANklIN-sTResT TRACK.
Mr.. Fisher Knows Nothing Of the PROPOSE
tiou to Take It Up.

Dir. George E. Fisher, of New York, who
has general supervision of the manage
ment of the Richmond street-car lines,
was asked by q DISPATCH reporter last
night if there was anything in the rumor
that the Union Passenger Company would
Seventh 70 'Twenty-hrst and run all Of the
cars on Main street.
Mr. Fisher replied that If there was any
such move on foot he knew nothing OF It,,
and that he was generally pretty we'll in
formed on street-car affairs. There was no
application from his company for the
taking up OF the track.
When asked if such a petition was ex-
pected by the company to come from the
other side (that IS, the CounciD Mr.. Fisher
said his company would agree to anything
ia roasou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
LAST NIGHTS CHURCH SERVICES.
Opening Meeting at Seventh-street-Larg'
Congregations and Deep Interest.

What gives every promise of being sue
cessful revival was begun last night at the
Seventh-Street Christian church. There was
good congregation, and deep interest was mani
Tested. Rev. /. j. Spencer, editor OF the hiSs'0n-
ary Weekly, preached with deep earnestness aud
with that effectiveness for which he is noted.
There were three professions OF conversion
Preaching every night this week at s O'Clock.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The people thronged this spacious edifice last
night to hear Rev. j. r. Harrison. Tho preacher
spoke the work Of the Apostle Peter In Acts ILL,
10: Repent ye and be converted when times
ofrefreshng shade como from the presence OF the
Lord" After the sermon many persons showed
concern for their personal salvation. DR.. Lam
drum expressed his belief that tho Second Bap-
tist church ia ON the eve OF the greatest revival
In all It's history.
WHAT MUST DO TO BE SAVED?
At the union meeting Of the Presbyterians last
night the Grace-Street church was crowded 20
the doors. After the opening exercises ~ prayer
and song Rev. DR.. Hoge preached powerful ana
impressive sermon from the words OF tne
Phlippian jailer, "What must to be saved"
and PauTs lfe-giYing answer, q" Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"
At the close Of this service special meeting
for prayer was held In the lecture-room, largely
attended, and Of tender interest 70 all present
Many requests for prayer were made.
Special prayer was offered for Rev. Dr.
Latimer, Of Hampden-Sidney, who Is quite III.
MR. NASH AT ST. JOHNS
There was an excellent attendance last night
at st. Johns, where the Rev. Preston e. Nash
delivered the fourth In the course Of special
sermons 10 yonng people, being delivered three
Wednesday nights in Lent. His text was chosen
from Luke xiv, 1917: "The parable OF the
great supper" He delivered a very forcible ad-
dress from this text, showing how frivolous are
the excuses offered by many for not giving
themselves 10 the Lord. while their real reason
is their preference for things Of This world. His
sermon was listened 10 with earnest attention by
all.
CENTER INTO SAFE GATE"
Rev. DR.. J. T. Felix preached at Grace-Street
tabernacle last night 90 an immense audience.
His discourse, which was an exceedingly power
full one, was from the words Enter into safe
gate" There were seven professions Of faith
and four united with the Church.
DR.. Felix win select his text for tonight from
tho 14th chapter, 26th verse Of the Gospel OF
ST. Luke.
Rev. DIR. W. II. Felix, Of Lexington, who came
70 this city 20 conduct revival services at Leigh
Street Baptist chuTch, was taken quite sick in
the pulpit Tuesday night just after no had be-
gun his sermon, and was forced IN discontinue
his discourse. He was much improved yester-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Ranorted M N Nnisance.

For several days past Wild-West show
has been in progress on Broad between Sixth
and Seventh streets. Tho small sum Of fifteen
cents was charged 10 see the exhibition, which
consisted OF two or three common native ami
mails, the photographs Of MormOns and their
wives and Sioux Indian chiefs The pictures
that emblazOned the front OF the house and the
music Of the hand-Organ was, however, OF such
character as TO attract crowd Of idlers suifi-
cent to make IL nuisance, and the police 80 re-
ported it last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
MANY suceestiop, but No CIues.

Captain Hulce, of the Third police
station, Is still keeping an eagle-eyo on the look
out for the assailant Of Bessie Pulling, the ittl9
girl who was outraged two weeks ago last night,
but no new clues have boen discovered.
Anonymous communications are frequently
received by Captain Hulce, and these suggest
various means Of solving the mystery and cap
turing the prepetrator OF the deed, but the ao-
vice contained In them has failed 10 aid the po-
lice, although they frequently act upon IL.
Bessie Is now getting along very wellt put 10
stil unable 20 give any definite information con-
corning the person who committed tho crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
The ThoughtIsss owner OF a Tooi-chest.

Policemen Farley and Porteaux, while
on their beats In the Second district early yes
terday morning went into the empty store NO.
105 east Main street 20 see II anything was
wrong, rs they found both tho front and bacK
doors unlocked. They were surprised on
making an examination TO ind tcoi-chest fun
Of tools In one Of the rear rooms, and also seye.
rnl other articles Of some value which couio
have been easily stolen. The perscn owning inc
articles IN the store would be acting the part OF
prudence by either removing his properly,
which Is worth over $50, or locking the doors Oh
Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Hall a Hog and Fifty Dollars Stolen.

Mr.. G. +. Siegle, who keeps store on
the corner Of Leigh street and Brook avenue,
upon going 10 his place yesterday morning dis
covered that his front door was unfastened.
Upon examination be found that he had boen
robbed OF n bag Of money containing $50, and
that the cash-drawer, containing 50 In small
change, was also depleted OF its contents.
The thief, who was undoubtedly possessed of an
unusual degree Of "hoggishness," also took
the store.
At midnight the police had not been able to
capture the rogue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

electricity, has offered TO make o ten years
contract TO furnish all the lights the city
wishes at the present priceless cents per
light per night. -
IL is estimated that about 400 additional
lamps Will pc needed. This will involve a
large outlay both for additional machinery
and construction. which short contract
would not Justify.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
REJOICING an TENNESSEE.
IbeTs. COcRerclI, and Moore.
. CBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 1i.-On the re-
ceipt of a telegram announcing the elec-
tion Of General John NJ Palmer as sena-
tor in Illinois Governor Buchanan ordered
ont the Washington Artillery to FIRE sa-
Lutte in honor OF the event. The battery
was posted on Capitol Hill and each re-
port was re-ochoed by the Legislature.
which had gathered at the windows of the
State House 10 witness the ceremony.
One hundred and one guns were fired for
Palmer and the Democratic members and
one each for Cockere'l and Moore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
SENSATION IN MICHIGAN.
s,.,. senator Needed for tho Demo
cratic Majority Arrested
lBy telegraph % tho pispa.0

coo IN. March 1i.-.-A Lansing
,wnS GIciSU. special says Frcdlander; Demo, IN
ses esne STATE senator % ee ose sssesiss nSw On has
ons'bks ons democratic 20 majority. and senSa''oD
Ia fsraatad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
The New Secretary,

Mr.. Alexander Candish, tho newly
elected secretary of the Richmond Young
Mems Christian Association, is expected TO
enter upon his duties here early in April.
He has written President Travers that he
will accept. and that he will come as soon
az he can get his release from the board OF
the New York Association, of which he has
been assistant secretary for iseveral years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Tho Old Station Island Dyeing Establl,

The Old Staten Island Dyeing Establisb-
ment of New York city, established 1919.
the finest in the country, has selected Bur-
nett Lewis, proprietor OF the Palais Royal,
III east Broad street, as their Richmand
agent. He will take your orders at Now
York prices for everything in their line; at
the same time he will sell you Dry Goods,
Notions, and Fancy Goods always fresh
and lovely in design as wen as excellent in
quality at satisfactory prices.