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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04

ROCK.-Departed this life, at 2 o'clock Friday
morning. July 81. at the residence OF Mr.. y. T..
Mountcastie, his stepson. Mr.. WASHINGTON l..
ROCK ; aged sixty-one years.
Farewell 20 you, my children. dear,
Ask God 10 dry your falling tears.
My time has como and must leave,
Dear wife. dear children, do not grieve-
The funeral will take place az Denny-Street
Methodist Episcopal church at , O'Clock 4. Nj.
SATURDAY, July 4,h.
SNELL--Died. July Sd, At 10 o'clock T.. VI.
MAMIE b., wife Of the late James L. Smell, OF
Forest Home, Eenrico county.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
SCHOMBURG.-Died. Mt 10 :l5 p. NJ, July 2d,
SlyMU Ell WINFREE, infant son OF II. Is. and +.
B. Schomburg aged two months and ten days.
Funeral at the residence, 14l5 west Clay
street, at 10 O'Clock THIS Saturday MORN
ING. July 4th. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
HELD.-Died, July 3, 1891, at ten minutes TO
s o'clock r. NJ, FANNIE STT1ELDOkFER
HELD, daughter OF Isaac and Mary Held aged
two years SIX months and twenty-four days.
Funeral notice in Sundays DISPATCH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
HE DROPPED tNToPoeTRY.
And Sent His Enusion TO the Governor
Executive CIemency.

The Governor yesterday pardoned vii.
liam A. Keen. sentenced at the January
term. 1891, Of the buchanan County Court tC
one year In the penitentiary for felonious shoot
ing. The papers In the pardon say that II Is
shown that Keen Is man OF weak mlnd, ana AL
the time Of the commission OF the crime wa.
drunk lie was made 20 by the man whom he
assaulted, and the trial jury recommended the
accused to the mercy OF the Executive, ana the
Judge, Jury, court officers, and prominent citi.
zens OF the county united on the petition foi
clemency. Keen had served out half Of his
term, and his conduct while IN prison was com
mendable.
ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION.
The Governor has received another contribu-
tiOn 20 the state cabinet Of curious manuscripts
Mr. Enoch George Adams, Of South Berwick. Me-.
writes his E1ceency under date Of June 29th
~ have written a little poem about General
Robert T. Lee, which | thought perhaps would
be pleasing TO you. II Ia n simple incident, SIM
ply O. fessed, but sometimes simplicity IL close
akin 90 sue greatness.
81 am IN old Federal soldier, wounded al
Williamsburg; also n graduate Of Yale univer-
sity, and from a family that produced such men
as Sewell Adams, John Quincy Adams, anu
Father John Adams.
e" / should be pleased 10 receive a. LSI<7T
ledgment Of these verses"
THE "POEM.'
The "poem" reads:
Cannons disgorged and bullets fevs
All others shelter found.
The General stood alone in view,
Front Of the entertainments mound.
What makes the dauntless hero pause,
The centre of Deaths ring7
little sparrow Is the cause,
callow, un1edged thing.
With tender, careful hand doth take,
The tiny form 70 fral,
To rescue Ii for PHYS sake
From the wild leaden hail.
"For can do" he thought "no less,
'Tis one OF dutys calls;
Our Heavenly Father notices
Zen sparrow when il falls"
The Governor made suitable acknowledg-
ment.
PERSONAL.
Among the visitors at the Capitol were Lee
Brill, superintendent OF schools for Nansemond
William II. Clare, deputy sheriff OF hiddlesex,
and w. w. BroOking. Goochland.
The Board OF Public Works continued their
work ON the railroad assessments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
MILITARY DIVISIONS ABOLISHED.
Tho Departments 1ntact-Purpose OF the
Ordcr-kautz's Command,
fDv telcgraph 10 the Dispntch.1

WASHINGTON, ID. G. July 3.-Secretary
Proctor to-day signed an order abolishing
the three great military divisions OF the United
states These were tho Atlantic, the Pacific,
and the Missouri, commanded respectively 10y
Mnlor-Generals Howard, kuger, and Miles. Tho
Division Of the Atlantic Included the Depart
nent Of the East, the Division Of the Pacific In
cluded the Department Of California. and the
Department Of the Columbia and the Divlsion
II The Missouri included the department Of the
Platte and the Department OF Dakota. By to-
days order the departments remain intact.
The purpose Is % make the department COM
nanders report directly 10 haJOr-Genoral Scho-
Geld, commanding the army, and the Secretary
Of War, instead Of, as heretofore, reporting 10
their division commanders This policy was
tested "A year or two ago, when the Departments
of Texas Arizona. and Missouri were detached
from the divisions within which they had been
included.
One Of the features OF the order Is the assign
ment Of General kautZ TO command the Depart
ment OF the Columbia, which he earnestly de-
sired 70 command, as 1t Was there that bis first
military service was rendered and whore he
wished 20 retire next year. The department OF
the Columbia has been vacant for some tlIno, rs
has also been the Department or Dakota, va
Gated by General Ruger's assignment TO the Pa
cinc Coast and now filled by General Merritt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
BETTER FACILITIES AND RATES.
Chairman Lyman Makes m Encouragini
Report as to Shipments Of Fruits.

Chsirman-G. r. Lyman, of the commit
tee appointed by the State Board OF Agri-
culture TO confer with the railroads 70 secure
cheaper rates and better facilities for the ship
ment Of fruit from Virginia 10 other markets,
spent several days In the city this week.
Mr.. Lyman Is enthusiastic over ths superior
advantages possessed by Virginia for fruit cui-
ture, and Is one OF the most successful agrt-
culturists In the State. He has Just returned
from Baltimore, whittier be went 70 confer with
the express companies with reference 70 this
matter. Arrangements are being made, MI.
Lyman states, for schedule Of trains aud rates
from Virginia through the principal States OF the
North that win be greatly encouraging 70 tho
fruit-growers OF Virginia.
On Thursday Mr.. Lyman, In company with
Colonel Whitehead, called on Mr.. T. ID. Hotch-
kiss, general freight agent OF the CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio railway. and Major Z 4. ID. Myers,
president Of the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Posomac railroad, and a short conference vas
held. Mr.. Lyman reports that the roads are
very anxious 20 comply with the desires Of tho
people a. regards the matter Of bctter facilities
and cheaper rates, and says ne has no douns
that his committee will accomplish ne puypoee
o. which Il was created
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
A Hanging-A Lying in state In Church
A Big Funeral.
fBy tnlegrnnh to filn Dlapatch.l

lby teiegrapn 10 tne Dispatcn.l
ATLANTA, Ga, July 3.-George Washing
ton. the negro who murdered Ben. Oliver.
another negro, was hanged In tho lail-yard OF the
Fulton county Jail In this city to-day. The hang
Ing was perfunctory sort Of affair. with no unu-
sual features. Washington was only twenfy-four
years OF age, but desperate criminal. On the
night OF October 7th Washington, Ben. Oliver,
and another negro were standing on the corner
Of Frazer and Richardson streets In this city.
negro woman passed Hlong and spoke TO the
group. Soon afterwards there was loud quar-
rolling between Washington md Oliver, and
Washington, who had Win chester rine In his
" l am going TO lose every ball in my Winchester
on Summer HIN tonight With this he raised
the rifle and pointed II towards Oliver. OIL
yer threw up an umbrella ana saln !:
"Don't point that gun at me- In
another instant Washington had pulled the
trigger and Oliver fell 10 the ground a
corpse. Washington made his escape. Several
months afterward he was arrested for another
crime at Carrollton. and subsequently was de-
liyered 70 the Fulton county authorities- lie
was tried, convicted, and sentenced 10 hang. his
first sentence providing for hanging In public.
For time Washington laughed and lokei about
his impending doom, but few days ago he pro-
fessed religion. Later the Court decreed that
the hanging should be private, owing 70 the
OF July. II IL doubtful II any man ever ascend
ed gallows calmer and cooler than did WASH
ington to-day at 1880. There were the usual
services. As the black cap was adjusted his
pulse WAS felt. lt was perfectly normal. At
two minutes past O'Clock the drop fell, and In
nine minutes he was pronounced dead. Death
was calsed by stranguation. Tonight WASH
ington's body lies In state at ono OF the negro
churches and tomorrow will be given big
funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
He Came Here To Stay.

John Delaney, an old Confederate vete-
ran, was before the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with being vagrant, and also
with carrying a razor. He was called upon TO
state where he WAS from and what he intended
20 do. and replied that he came TO Richmond to
get into the Soldiers Home, that he had no home,
and was In hopes Of getting his papers nxed up
20 that he could enter the Home shortly. The
Justice asked II he would leave the city II he was
released, to which he replied that he would not,
as he had nowhere TO go He was discharged
anyhow, but asked permission to stay in jail till
he could get his papers straight and be furnished
with quarters at the Soldiers Home. He was
sent to the almshouse, where he will be cared
o..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
SERVICES AZ ct. JOHNS CHURCH.
Rev. Mr.. Brander to Preach, and Rev. job
Turner to Interpret Ia the Deaf Mutes.

In the absence of the Rector of st.
Johns the services will be conducted there
Sunday morning and night by the Rev. w. w.
Branter. son Of Major Thomas A. Brander, OF
this city. Mr.. Brander was n graduate OF the
Virginia Seminary In the last class, and was or
by Biehop Whlttle.
The services at ST. Johns tomorrow morning
VIII have an additional interest from the fact
that the Deaf-Mute Convention, which IA 10 meet
In this city next week, viii worship nj ST. Johns a
The Rev. Job Turner. who IL the southern mis-
sionary 70 deaf mUtes, will be associated with
Mr. Brander, and viii interpret the services 10
the deaf mutes.
Rev. DR.. Fair, pastor of Grace-Street Presby-
tcrian church. will return to the city this eve
ming and occupy his pulpit tomorrow morning
and at night, and will continue TO do 20 during
the months OF July and August.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Grass WidOwers' Train

Ok 1uE CHHsAPgAKE AND ONO RAILWAY.
On Saturday, July 4th, and every Satur-
day during the season the 4:30 Z. NJ. train
on Chesapeake and Ohio from Richmond
lottesville $40 p. NJ. Basic. o:20 p. NJ. and
Staunton, 9:55 y. NJ.
This train will be convenient for those
wishing to spend Sunday at any station be-
tween Richmond and Staunton and will
connect at Basic with Shenandoah-Vailey
railway for stations between Basic City and
Shenandoah.
Round-trip tickets to stations between
Richmond and Staunton ria the Grass
Widowers' Train or the 1890 p. NJ. train on
Saturdays, returning by the following
Monday morning will be hdJ fare:
JOHN ID. PoTTs,
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
THE RIOTING IN CHINA.
and Arson-Further Outrage Feared.
IRy falneraph 70 the Disnntch.l

SAN Francisco. CAL, July 2.-The
steamer China arrived this evening from
Ilongkong and Yokohoma. The threatened riot
Mt Nanking took place. The Methodist girls
school was attacked, pillaged, ana burned Nay
25th by the Chinese rabble. Several other mis-
sion buildings were attacked and would have
been demolished but for the Interference Of SOL
dlers sent by the yiceroy after urgent appeals
from the missionaries. Further rioting is anti
cipated st Kinkiang. The outbreaks are said 20
be the work Of secret societies, the prime object
not being TO inIure foreigners, bu. TO entangle
the Chinese Government in foreign complica-
tlons in the hope that thereby successful insur-
lection may be started. At Tankiang juno lst
n mob pillaged the mission building, oyerpower-
ing the Mandarin and soldiers. The Christian
cemetery was dug up, the heads piled Ia a heap,
and the Mandarin dragged to the spot by his
queue. The Governor of Amman reports the be-
heading Of twenty-five ringleaders In the
troubles at Nichu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Invited fo Make an Address.

Colonel Whitehead. Commissioner of
Agriculture, yesterday received letter from
Hon. John 4. Patrick, secretary OF the southern
Interstate Exposition, which ia to be held IN
Raleigh, y. c., this fall In which 1t is announced
that Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday have
been designated az Virginia days, and pressing
an invitation upon the Commissioner OF this
State 10 be present during those days and make
an address on the industrial development OF Viz
ginia.
Mr. Patrick In his letter states that Virginia
will be e1cellently represented at the exposition
by agricultural, mineral, and timber exhibits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Property Trans fers.

The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday in tho Clerks Office OF
the Chancery Court:
George =. Haw special commissioner TO Clif-
ford c. Isbell 37Ie feet on Catherine street
northwest corner Monroe, s1,925.
James +. Merweather TO John B. Harris. %
feet on west side Seventeenth street between
Broad and Grace, So.
C. +. White, special commissioner, 10 James
T. Meriwether, % feet on west side Seventeenth
street. 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
A Staadv Tide of fImmigrants.

In answer to circular sent out by Com
missioner-of-A Agriculture Whitehead some days
ago asking for statistics Of the immigration into
each revenue district In Virginia during the past
three years, nearly hundred commissioners Of
the revenue have sent In their reports. These
papers show that there has been continuous
tide into Virginia OF people from not only all
over the United States, but from foreign cotIn-
tries as well, and also demonstrate the fact that
these people are adding much TO the material
deyelOpment OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
TAKING TRIP BY WHEEL.
Ladies' and Gentlemen Leave for Old
Point on Their Bicycles.

A party of bicyclists left yesterday after.
noon on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
for Old Point, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and
Ocean View.
After reaching Old Point they viii 60 on their
"vheels " TO the Soldiers Home, nayy-yari. and
Try.
The tourists are Misses Rosalie Schaap, Re-
beoca Whitlock. Flora Whitlock, Helen Bnswan-
ger. and May Michelbacher, and Messrs- VI. ~.
Asher, II. s. Binswanger, Henry b. Angle, Fred.
@. Brauer, Charles Z. Schaap, Sam. Eichel, and
Milton Straus.
About eight ladies' IN this city now have cycles,
but many more of them ride. prominent
rider said 20 DISPATCH reporter last night that
the time would come when large numbers would
be used by the fair sex.
There Ia some talk Of establishing bicycle
club here,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
An Custer I'm Tissue-Baliot Cases.
fpv taiaprarh To the Disoatchl

PROVIDENCE. II. l.. July S.-The Supreme
Court handed down a rescript IN the Lincoln
tissue-ballOt cases, state -. Edward u. Smith,
1own. Clerk, and State rs. Robert l.. hearns e'.
a., to-day, ousting the respondents from of1ice,
all Of the respondents 20 pay costs OF the in-
formation except Jown-Clerk Smith. IL Is under
stood that the Republican candidates both for
Town Council and Town Clerk at the recent
election viii take immediate steps 10
qualify for their respective positions. should
this prove true the question viii then arise as 20
whether OF. not the old Town Council ana OLD
Town CLERK or the Republican candidates Tor
those positions ars legally entitled 10 them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Chilean News IA la Balmaceda.
fD. Tho htanotrh I

WASHINGTON. July 3.-Ielegrams received
from Chile at the Legation in Washington deny
ali the acts Of cruelty and bad treatment rcferre
70 in reports published in the press Of tho United
States. The Legation has no noWs OF encounters
between the Chilean Governments troops and
10 have been taken 10y the insurgents, II was said
nt the Legation. is a small port of no Importance
and defcnceless and is consequently at the
mercy of the guns of the insurgent navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
THE CLAY KING CASE.
Defendant Found Guilty of Murder in the
First Degree.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 3.-Without the
intervention of a higher court. ii. CLAY
King, the slayer Of David II. Poston, will pay the
penalty Of the law. In anticipation OF the fact
that the Jury would be ready with their verdict
this morning. the Criminal Court was crowded
with an eager throng, who had watched the case
from its inception.
UAbout ten minutes 10 o'clock Judge Dubois
put In an appearance and Ave minutes later the
familiar sound OF tho gavel was heard and Depu-
ty Perkins announced the opening of court. At
o'clock the Jury fled in aud took their position
IN a staining posture in front of the jury
box. The defendant, surrounded by his son
HaughtoD, who has been his right-hand bower
throughout the long and tedious trial; his SON.
in-law, Mr.. Brooks; brother-in-law, Mr.. Haugh-
ton, Of Aberdeen, Miss. bis attorneys, Colonel
Weatherford, Judge Greer. and General Nc
Cleary, Texas, sat by, neryously tugging ut his
beard. In answer 10 the courts inquiry Have
you agreed upon verdicts" Clerk Hunter said /:
ave, the jury, find the defendant guilty of mur-
der In the first degree"
There was no apparent emotion on the part Of
King occasioned by the announcement, but he
sat gazing steadfastly In the faces OF the Jury,
preserving the same calm indifference that has
characterized his bearing throughout the trial.
Judge Greer. Of counsel for tho defence, at
once made motion for n new trial. which will
be argued In n few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
What Sort of Chilean ?
rBy Anglo-American cable TO the Dispa

LONDON, Emo. July 3.-A gentleman
claiming 20 represent the Chilean Government
in court to-day made motion for All Injunction
10 prevent the Rothschlds and the Barings from
paying the interest due on Chilean securities 20
any persons except those duly authorized to re-
ceive such interest. Inc Court refused the ap-
plicatiOn on the ground that the applicant had
failed TO prove himself accredited by either Gov
ernment Of Chile or that IL WAS proved that the
Government Of Great Britain recognized the
Chilean Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Tn, Oid Domiuion Fishing CIub.

The members of the Old Dominion Fish
ing Club are actively engaged IN gathering the
necessary supplies for their fifteenth annual
cruise, which viii commence Friday, July 24th.
Their vessel will be taken in tow from this city
to Newport News, whence they sail as circum-
stances direct and wind and weather permit.
The club IL composed OF Messrs. John +. Mayer,
". NJ. Williams, s. MEG. Fisher, Maurice Clagett,
L. b. Taylor, b. Il. Crump, Thomas p. Camp
bell, Charles A. West, James T. Vaughan, j. Z.
nadiscu, a.. Il l.. lio'Llnr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
A wes,-poInter to Instruct the Regiment

Colonel Henry G. Jones is in receipt of a
letter from Lieutenant Charles Del iIine, OF the
United States army, in which 10 accepts an In
vitation 10 go with tho Richmond volunteers to
their encampment at Wrightsyillc.
Lieutenant Hno is n recent graduate OF West
Point and Virginian by birth. He assisted
General Ordway in the District camp at wash
ingtOp and is in every respect thorough soldier.
While al Wriehtsyille he will assist In instruct
ing the regiment In Encyclopedias and other
military matters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Mrs. Duncan Almost Recovered.
py Apoto- m aricap "a hle IN the Diapatch


LONDON, Eng. July 3.-AIrs. X. G. Dun
can,whose husband X. c. Duncan, OF Washington,
ID. c.. is shortly TO be placed on trial charged
with nlurderously assaulting her at Bettws-y-
Coed, Wales, on May 18th last, has almost en-
tirely recovered from the effects OF the injuries
she received. Mrs. Duncan has made state
ment OF the circumstances connected with the
affair which statement has been forwarded 10
the Treasury Department for use at the coming
81 al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
The DriCgs-Schrnder shooter II Success.
fRv tnIncrnr,h 10 fhn Dianafch.l

WASHINGTON. July Information has
been received at the Navy Department that the
new Driggs-Schroeder rapid-hre six-pounder
rincd gun has Just passed successful test at
Annapolis. This Il a new American gun, in
tended TO form part of the secondary battery OF
a man-of-war, for which purpose the Hotchkiss
aud Nordenfeldt guns are now used III foreign
nayies as well as on our own ships.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Runaway and Collision on Main Street.

Yesterday afternoon horse attachedt 10
wagon belonging to Baughman Brothers became
frightened at street-car on Main street, oppo-
site the custom-hOuse, and boiling of ran into n
buggy. The collision badly injured the buggy.
The driver OF the wagon had left his horse unat-
tended, and WAS reported for so doing by Police
man Robins. The street was crowded at the
time Of the accident and considerable excitement
prevailed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
Preparing to Move the Crops.
rp, ,oloe,r,,,h IN fbc niapafch |

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July 3.-A number
Of national banks have deposited United States
bonds az the Treasury Department for the pur-
pose OF increasing their circulation in antelope
lion uf the demand for money in the iall move
ment OF crops. There was an Increase OF
sl35O 900 from this source during June with
every Indication OF continued increase during
July and August.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BLUNDER
Two Freight Trains Collide Head On-A
Fireman Killed.
tBy telegraph 10 the DIspa.ch.l ]

WATERBURY,. CoNs., July 3.-,I'y the blum,
der of Telegraph Operator Kittredge. at
the New England station here, last night two
freight trains running in opposite directions
noar RradIey's, a few miles west OF here, al
i o'clock. The locomotives we're smashed, with
eight freighi-cara. All hands escaped except
Fireman Edward Muxsclle, OF Hartford, VINO
Jumped late and was pinned under the over
turned tender Of his engine aud Killed. Kit
tredge has skipped tho town.