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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
AN ELECTRIC CATASTROPHE.
A House struck by Lishtuing-Pie'Sieker'
Injured and One Killed.
fBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.i

Sr. LOUIS, June 16.--During . severe
storm which came up between l and z
o'clock this afternoon some twenty-nve pic-nick-
ers were huddled together In an out-Eouse IN
Forest Park, near the pollce-station, for pro
lection from rnin. They Ind scarcely got inside
Nearly all she occupants OF the out-house we're
more or less injured, one being killed ana three
very seriously hurt. Following Is list OF the
casualties: Miss Sadie Macarthur, aged twelve
years, dead Mrs. Lizzie Golten, badly injured
Miss Kate BENDER, burned and otherwise seriously
hurt; Miss Laura Beauclerac seriously injured.
All the injured we're taken home and medicai ala
summoned. None OF them are fatally injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
TmnnraI Noilce.

The funeral Of Mr.. DAVID ANDERSON, JR.,
will take place from the Third Presbyterian
church THIS "Wednesday EVENING at $3.50
o'clock.
Friends and relatives are invited TO attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
Mr.. ANDERsoNs FUNERAL TO-DAY
The Services to BE Held This Afternoon
Interment at Oakwood.


Only few months ago three gentlemen
tar advanced in years met on Main street
near the DISPATCH Office. and talking over the in-
teresting things OF the day went back 70 their
boyhoOd days and lived over again the many
happy hours Of that period OF their lives.
They had all been schOOlmates here in this
city In the early part ofthe century. They spoke
of the many scrapes which they had gotten into
and no doubt OF the fioggings which had been ad-
ministered 20 them, and their merry laughter
beIOkeued the interest which was felt in thus
recalling those long-past hours But they have
all passed away, each honOrcd and respected
and all full Of years.
First, MIR. George d. Fisher died about the 1st
oi February, followed I'm a few weeks by Mr.. Ed-
win c. Peasants; and the last one, Mr.. David
Anderson, Jr, will to-day be laid at rest in Oak
wood. MIR. AudersOn's death at the ripe old age
Of eighty-eght was reported in yesterdays Dis
PATCH, when full sketch Of his long life was
given. His funeral win take place from the
Third Presbyterian church al $50 O'Clock this
afternoon. The following will be the pall-bear-
oTs: ACtive-Mcs5rs. G. ID. Larus, Ed. Peasants,
Joseph Williams, I'd. j. Whitlock, j. B. Elam,
and DR.. Raymond D. Garcin. HOnOrary-iliram
Oliver, William H. Peasants, Major benjamin
W. Richardson, James Peasants, S. c. Green
how, and James SintOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
RANpoLPH-MAcoN COLLEGE.
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees
President Smiths Report.


TCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ASHLAND, Va, June 16.-The annual
meeting of the Board Of Trustees OF ian,
dolph-Macon College was held to-day In the hall
OF the Franklin Literary Society. The meeting
was presided over by Bishop A. W. Wilson, OF
Baltimore, president OF the board, ana Rev.
Paul Whitehead ID. D., the regular secretary,
was at his post. The following members were
present: bishop j. c. Granbory, Reys. A: q.
Brown, Samuel Rogers, =. A. Peterson, Z. H..
Whismer, j. 5. Hutchinson, :. X. Cox, w. 4.
Judkins, J. Lester Shipley, b. W: Bond ,. D.
Lambeth, ]. ID. Hank, and Messrs. Richard lrby,
/. s. Edwards, r. b. Davis, q. V. Winiree, W. d.
KiIby, p. V. ID. Conway, j. p. Pettyjohn, +. h'
Whltehurst, and f. ID. Newman.
TIE PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The annual report oi Professor W. w. Smith,
president Of Ranc ol ih-MacOn College, Randolph
Macon Academy as Bedford City. the new acaue-
nv for females ar Lynchburg, and also the one
nj Front Royal ' read. In the nrst part OF u
ne smoke very natlering OF the work done Dy
Professor King in the physical department at az
Randolph-Macon College, and also Of the aoie
assistance given by Rev. Mr.. Young, Of the same
place, to Professor Kern, who occupies the chalr
of Biblical literature. These gentlemen nave
lately come 20 this college.
REMARKABLE INCREASE.
The financial exhibit for the year 1saO-9l shows
fhe usual remarkable increase at the diuersnI
institutions as follows: Increase OF assets al
Ashland. including property, cash, &c, $2i,-
s7s: a at Bedford City, s6.05O at Front
ROYAL, 100000; at LynchDurg, S22T,0OO
making total OF S344, ,92e.
Making every allowance for shrinkage 10 val.
ues President Smith puts the years receipts 81
s3OO,00O. This amount added to what has al
ready been ralsed In the four years he has been
in charge OF the several colleges viii bring II uI
10 the grand total OF 100000. The report was
aceeped and considered to DO very nae
one.
TO RLECT NEW rRUsTER&
The board adjourned az $50 and VIII mee'
again IN the morning, when the committee ap.
pointed 10 determine upon the names OF several
new trustees WIN report, and then an election
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

The Great Medicinal Beverage.
| Thompson's Bromine and Arsenic Spring
Water cures oil blood. kidney, and stomach
| troubles. persistent nausea, and nervous
insomnia. Pamphlets free. Hotel now
| open. Board $40 per month.
LEWIS w. BUBwELL, General Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

Mrs. X. T.. Michaeis gave n very enjoyable mu-
steal entertainment at her residence, SOl west
Main street, last night. Her music class per-
formed yocally and iRstrumentally In a most
Credltable manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

Hickok's No. 1. II. d. c., Fig, and Caro-
line Sun-Cured are Pure. Clean. and Choice
Sun-Cured Tobaccos. TrYthem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

LADIES needing tonic or children who want
building CD should take BROWNS IR0s BiTTgRs
IL Is pleasant 10 take, cures Malaria INDIGESTION
Bnousness, aud Liver Complaints, makes the
Blood rich and pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
SOME WHO WERE THERE.
Ludgment for Plaintiff.

Tn the City Circuit Court yesterday. in
the case OF Dalsheimer & Brother against Grigg
Cross, judgment was rendered in favor OF the
plaintiff for S162, with interest from May 22,
1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
For An Kinds OF Soda Water

Supplies, Mllk-shakers, Mlk-shake Glasses, fee
shavers, Lime-squeezers, and Fresh Lines go.or
write 70 OWENS q MINOR DEUG COMPANY,
Opposite Post-oniee, Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
HlSLEG AMPUTATEo.
Accident 20 a Richmond Man I'm South
Africa.

Monday Major Lewis Ginter received a
cablegram from Cape Town, South Africa,
saving that Mr.. Randolph Boiling, OF this city
aud who Is travelling salesman Ior Ihe hlch-
ruond branch OF tho American Tobacco Company,
had whio out riding fallen from his horse and
had his leg badly broken. Major Ginter tmmdi-
ately telegraphed for particulars and yesterday
received reply that the accident had rendered
amnutatiOu necessary but ali danger Of lockiaw
WAS passed. Mr.. Boiling has been travelling In
the East for some time in the same interest In
which he Is now employed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

win take place 20 nh vacancies which now exist
Tomorrow the regular exercises OF the college
proper begin. A number OF visitors have al
ready arrived but the usual large gathering
win not be until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
"a, TIMoeg STOCK MARKET.

u,,,rMoKE. Nd, June I6.-ylrginla SO, 04sz;
u.,,,n,oss and ohio stock, So bid Northern cen,
tral ssock, "a asked consolidated gas pcnas' AA'
asked: do. stock, 44A bid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

The ou work or the s bridge 20 c9engSs
Aiien & Ginters factory on vim i'm their pox-fact0ry
OF sixth aud CARY s'rs ary street Was being put In
posltlOn yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
KlLRAlN KNOCKED OUT.
sIavin Defeats Jake In tho Ninth Round
fora Purse of $40, 900.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

IDJ I0IVBIHpH 70 IIIV I'1F'1777'I
HoDoKES, n. j., June 16.-Slayin and
Kilrain met tonight at the rooms Of the
Granite Club The understanding was that the
men were 10 box ten rounds, Marquis % Queens
bury rules, for q 100000 purse, pat up by the
Granite Association, and that OF this sum the
winner was TO get $1,000 and loser $500
Slayln won the match In the ninth round
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

line Sun-Cured are rursff Nv them.
6an.Cured Tobaccos'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

Miss VI. f. Budd desires 70 make a correction
as regards her frst-hOnOr scholars. Grgyson
Weymouth stood first instead Of fourth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17

DO You Wish to BE Happy?
Then smoke the fine favored Fruits and
Flowers. obtained at all the dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-17
Fruits and Flower
The Great Medicinal Beverage.

This well-known brand is 70 be found Of
all the dealers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25

there. but il is power that steals upon the
senses without dsordering them.
Here lies the limitation of the new school OF
Southern novelists. There has not yet ap-
peared writer who combines with these
high qualities Of pathos. humor. sweetness
and tenderness. that discrimination in uni
yersal Characterization, that comprehensive
as well as acute insight into human motives.
that extraordinary ability to fill ia wide
aud lofty background with mul-
titude OF figures. each distinct but
each influencing each. and each working to-
wards common end by the force Of des-
tiny as vivid and as powerful as in ordinary
life, which distinguish tbs novelist whose ap-
pearsnce marks an epoch in the history of
people In saying this we are simply saying
that the South has not yet approached in the
field Of fiction England. France, Spain. Italy
and Germany. nations whose literatures 90
back far into the past
II is probably too much to expect so soon
the advent Of painter of manners Of the
highest order in the South the man who can
master the difficulties OF the long novel. tho
painter who can picture his imaginings upon
the ceiling of q temple as well as upon NINA
ture. In the midst Of all these charming
voices which now movo us to laughter and
now melt us to tears 1t seems quite migrate
iul TO harbOr desire for still deeper ex-
preston Of feeling for still more heroic APP
peals 10 all those emotions which constitute
humanity. This will come when the develop
ment OF the South will have given still greater
variety to ITS social life and produced still
greater diversity of personal types
II will come when the capitals of the South
shall grow to be the literary as well as the in
dustrial centres Of their respective States. or
when there shall be one great Southern city
which shall diduse abroad through the
South that fructifying literary influence
when for centuries has been exer
cised by London and Edinburg and Paris
and Florence in the modern age. and which
IN ancient times WAS exercised by Athens and
Rome and Alexandria. In the interval the
literary spirit Of the South may suffer from its
rising industrial spirit he rapid expansion
Of the West from the beginning has repressed /
in that section all originality in letters Let |
us hope that We will not see modified repe-
tition of this in the near future of the South /
ern States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
Property Transfers.

Ciiy Of Richmond. Jane b. and J. C. Brock
enbrough and others 10 Allan Talbot. 80 feet
on south side Franklin street near Jefferson.
S2l.739.l3
III. IL G. L. Christian special commits
sioners, to A. p. Lawsha. 2j feet on north side
Hague street 200.
r. ;. Dance to NJ. f. Hudnall Is feet on
Randolph street. northeast corner Winder
$3.50.
5. p. Flournoy to D. J. Martin. pr feet on
south side Marshall street. extending from
Thirty-third TO Thirty-iourth. $500
Carrie II. Gates trustees to A. p Lawsha.
. feet on north side Hague street near Lester,
600.
Same to same, % feet on same, near same,
5000
dth T. Hubbard's trustees 10 same, p feet
on same, near same, 200
Martha b. ee 10 Juliet Lee interest in %
feet on Grace street, northeast corner JeIer-
son. 81.
dgar + leaton to Robert /. Shoemaker
% feet on west side Belvidere street, between
Cumberland and Beverly. $500.
Heu,cO COlmtH-E. a. Catlin and Thomas
d. Newell to Jefferson Powers lot 80, Robin
Park. 500.
Mary f. and A. Monteiro TO Mrs. r. VI.
Shields. IS feet on Graham street, northeast
corner Iompkns $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
In the New Court.

The record m the case Of Samuel Knox of
New ork. and others against the Columbia
Liberty iron Company was received yester-
day by the clerk o. the Circuit Court OF APP
peals OF the nlted States.
The appellants are Samuel y. Hoffman. j..
Will lie 81 Co and others. The defendant
COM any was the purchaser. and had con-
veyed TO it in November. 1854. $4,000 acres of
iron and wood land in Shenandoah county.
Va. The consideration of this conveyance
was s270 900. paid tor IN bonds of the COM
pany anil secured by mortgages.
The Circuit Court Of the astern district,
sitting at Harrsonhurg. appointed Charles
W. krambhaar and Heury II. ! ord receivers
Since that time there have been many other
litigations There are numerous issues the
chief one now j. that the nd olders were
2 ven preference over the labor and supply
claims" The holders Of them now appeal the
case TO court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25

Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page contributes an
interesting article 10 the current number q,
Lippincott's Magazine. in which be discussas
the literary spirit of the South since the close
OF the late war, and analyses with An impartial
hand the qualities Of the different Sontbar,
writers who have in that comparatively short
interval Of time risen 10 distinction Tho
summary view which he gives will affo-d
grathcaton to every Southern mind
The impression made is a very decided
one that the literary record of the South
IN the last quarter of g century is such a.
would advance the reputation of a people who
had already gained the ear Of the world nv
the possession of q literature of high order
OF merit. Such literature the Soutb canno.
be said TO have had before the war. evcent -
the direction Of political and polemical writ.
ing. although 1t was far from being barren in
the domain either OF poetry or romance
The superiority of the post bellun liters-
ture OF the Southern States lies almost en-
urely In the single field of fiction. as an exam
NATION of Mr.. Pages article will show and
TINS superiority consists as much in the yolume
OF the productions in this field as in their in.
trlnsc power. Under the new regina tho
South has given birth to but one poet Of az
ceptional originality Lanier who can
hardly be placed above Edgar Allan Poe who
was born and who died before the eyni-
ration OF the old regime In the fiction
OF the contemporary South there has
been an outburst OF genius which ,s
lncomparably finer than that which was sv
hioited IN the same direction before the war
came on. The work which has been ner-
formed by several of our living Soutbern nov.
'hs's must become a permanent HERITAGE of
me whole American people. because il il tr,,s
70 nature in those phases which are comnor
% all times and all nations, and this trptb -
nature has been attained by being true 70 10
'al environment.
Ii We read the controversial WRITINGS ~ tb.
'eriod when the institution of slavery ag;,.
ed and controlled the thoughts of Southern
nen and then turn to the beautiful stories ~
ne school that has arisen since the war u
Ike passing from the tempestuous o,sop 70
ONE lake that is gently heaving in respops.
thousand varied influences. but ali az.
sntls character. Fierce anger and tumnItn
10 passions are succeeded by tenderness
5sssnsss. humor and pathos. Power /, slso
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
{. +. HUNTINGTON.

There could not be more favorable indi.
cation Of the great industrial future in store
for the Commonwealth of Virginia than the
firm confidence which so many of the most
distinguished industrial leaders Of the United
States have expressed as TO tho early develop-
ment OF all Of her varied resources. Tho
interest Of such men is not only an augurv
OF prosperity for our people but also power.
fully promotiye of it. because thew command
vast capital themselves and exercise gen.
eral influence which will cause in time Others
who are equally wealthy TO direct their atten-
ton TO the opportunities for investment
which Virginia now offers.
In recent years many of the most aAluent
men of the North have invested large amounts
in properties Of different kinds in this State
and they have thus given notable IMPULSE
TO Its progress. One of the most conspicuous
OF these capitalists is c. F. Huntington. who
is not only man of vast wealth and extensive
influence. but also of indefatigable energy
and great practical shrewdness. The rapid
growth of Newport's News is largely due 70 bis
investments which he would hardly have
industrial future for Virginia. The opinions
which he entertains as TO its prospects are
entitled TO unusual weight. because lie has
made careful study of the material condi-
tons which surround our people, his own in
terests being largely involved in these condi-
tons.
In recent letter to tho Staunton Vindica-
a riX .. l..
manner that will afford very great satisfac-
ton to all Nirginians who are anxious to see
the fullest development of the resources of
the Commonwealth
In my opinion. he writes, there IS not
state III this broad Union of ours that ranks
with Virginia IN abundance. value and accessi. |
oility for commercial purposes of those min. |
eral and vegetable resources that 90 10 mako |
up the financial soundness OF Common !
wealth. To me Virginia seems like a SUM
oerIng giant UNCONSCIOUS Of her enormous
strength. The great wounds Of the past
which In the older countries of the world !.
would have taken a century TO heal. have dis
and after twenty-five years of main
Iul recovery 1t is time for her to arouse herself
and take the place she is entitled TO in tbs
of States. There are already signs
u great change which are unmstakabe TO
hose who have watched Virginiss progress
as have. with afectionate pride. IL is be-
ause | know what she can and what she
ought to accomplish and because ! wish so
well for her that do not hesitate TO add nv
oice to those Of the many who. in spirit
# State pride, will / am sure. declare for an
xhibit at Chicago"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25

TIE Gilmore-Eustes rolling mill. of Cam
bridgeport. Mass. is the latest victim of Major
Mckinley. II Is stated by Mr. Eustes. ono of
the directors that the cause of the trouble is
the high tariff on raw materials and the high
prices OF old rails. As contemporary well
Gays. both these facts are due to'one and the
same cause. The heavy duty of sG72 ton
on old rails prohibits their importation, and
thus one source of the profits of American
mills In converting old iron rails into steel
rails has been destroyed. The duty Of ia
cents a ton on iron ore has done the rest of the
business so far as the Cambridgeport Iron
Works are concerned"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
OUR BONDHoLDERs DISSATISFIED.

From advices received not only through
press kilograms but from private sources, we
regret but are not surprised TO learn that the
holders of our State bonds. who for the most
part are English. are much dissatisfied with
the settlement made with the State Commits
soncrs by the Olcott committee. The bond
| holders have 30 long entertained a sanguine
view OF the results of their contest with the
State that it is not surprising they should
be disappointed at conclusion which is salts
factory TO tho representatives of Virginia
! While our own opinion is that the commits
sioners of the State havo driven hard bar
gain with the bondholders and we wish they
could have seen their way to have been more
liberal, yet it is beyond doubt the best that
car be done for the bondhoders. and it is
only question Of their accepting this propo-
sitlon or removing a controversy in which
they will lose the support of many who have
hitherto sustained their cause despite the
obloquy and odium which attached 10 such
course
1t would be as great folly for the bond
holders to attempt to reopen this settlement
as 1t would be in tho Legislature to refuse its
ratification. We can only hope that a sober
second thought and further information from
this side as to the opinion and temper of
Nirsinians about the proposition will so mod
ify the views of the bondholders that they
will gracefully accept the inevitable and not
disparage the value OF their own securities
by futile exclamation against their debtors;
they should rather encourage every effort
which tends to sustain the credit of the
State.
However desirable 1t may be to have this
settlement confirmed by vote Of the people |
we think. on further reflection. that it should |
be kept out Of politics and from the hastings.
and should be ratified by the Legislature as a
matter Of course, and then be reegated. as !
rapidly as possible, to the domain Of ancient
history.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
The Rantist Acndemn.

Or. Ryland and Professors Harris and Boat
right,of Richmond College. are programmed
20 make addresses at Mt. zion Baptist church
in Buckingham Friday next. Tho occasion
will be a mass meeting in the interest Of the
proposed James River Baptist Academy
Much interest is being manifested in the
move and offers of both land and money have
been made to secure the school at different
points in Cumberland and buckingham coun-
ties but so far nothing definite has been done
as e. It's location. The Legislature will be
asked TO Grant o charter TO the Academy ut
the coming meeting. Cumberland Court
house is making a strong effort for the
school. IL will be located in one Of the two
counties named
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25

the administration and policy Of express
companies as well as of railroad companies
and they therefore suggest that the commit
tees on inland trade and legislation. recently
charged with the duty Of reporting upon tho
question of railroad bill. DO also instructed
TO consider and report touching any legisla-
ton they deem necessary OF desirable ia re-
spect to express companies.
As part of this report they submit the cor
respondence referred % and also the exist
ing tariff Of express rates directions. etc.
printed for the information and convenience
of members of the Chamber.
There being no further business before the
board. the meeting then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Rnrrnot.

Mr. Thomas NJ Burfoot died Yesterday
morning at his residence No 1894 west
Mashall street after painful illness. which
lie lore with Christian f0rtitude. He was A
son OF the late Thomas u Eurfoot. q former
weil-known citizen of Chesterfield county.
aud a brother OF DR.. W d. Burfoot De-
ceased was member Of Company A. Twelfth
Virginia regiment. volunteers. and sur
rendered his musket at Appomatto1. lie was
in his forty ninth year. and was held in high
esteem BY large number OF friends in Rich
monG and IN his native county. His old CON-
rades VII hear with sorrow Of the death Of
their friend and brave soldier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-25

1T is being suggested that the Chicago Co.
lumbar Exposition open with grand ma.
nonal anthem. BY all means le. us have
the Star Spancled Banner sung ty one thou
sAno voices with battalion of twenty -four
FOUNDERS as an artillery accompaniment If
there is anything this universal ynnkes ma
uon does like it is fuss and plenty oft