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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Ghosts In Georgia.

An interesting story. with the scene laid
ut MoDtezuma. is going tho rounds, SAYS
the Atlanta Coasilltaon. IL dates back
many years, when one Thomas Dargip
kept ferry on Flint river, near the pres
emit town u Montezuma. Darsin's dsugh.
ter Mary fell in love with Ned Vines, a
dashing young stsge-driver.
The girls father opposed the match and
an elopement was planned. One dark,
stormy night they undertook to cross the
swollen stream in tho ferry boat, which
was managed bv means OF chain
stretched from bank to bank.
When they we're short distance from
land DaYgin Ito whom their secret had
been betrayed by . negro rushed out
wild with rage. and unfastened the chain
The darkness Of the night. the swift
water, and tho tanglewood along the
banka of the river made escape from theil
psrilous position impossible. They could
bnt d''ft whittier the cruel waters carried
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
iyPe-IfiPti FAns.

a novel and handsome fan which has at.
tracted considerable attention lately be-
longs to the contralto. Mrs. w. A. Green,
OF New York, and Is the result Of a desire
10 carry away with her soarenv entirely
typical OF the country she Is visiting. says
7o,en and Country, published at Sydney, n.
s. W.
Tho fan is Of Australian manufacture.
and Is Formed Of a full-sizsd lyre-oird's
tail, supported by four large ostrich fea-
theirs in gray. These are held in place by
n silver cup, beautifully embossed Ii lvre-
bird aud ostrich-feather design.
The handle is Of ivory. with o silver
shield containing the monogram. The
blending OF the two grays. in both the
std and the plant feathers, Is very bean
tiful, and the lighter silver trimmings
complete most harmonious whole.
The idea that lyre-bird fan would be
unique and original occurred to MrA
Green some months ago aud has resulted
most happily.
The lady garfield ct the last Caryington
ball at the Government House, where il
excited much comment. and was especially
admired by Lady Darlington, who ordered
one hike L With plumes and silver trim.
min6s, and upon her return to Ene'ar /
prrstrtsd 4 70 ~" i'-'"""ss y wa'es
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
p,ohm,nd's Delegates.
paper

Tho c,,v Democratic Committee viii
meet tonight to consider the Affairs OF the
party in Richmond.
The people have settled 1t In their own
minds that there will be aprimary election
% nominate candidates for the House OF
Delegates. 1t is the popular Richmond
MAN and no other plan has given equal
satisfaction. Therefore, we tako 1t tor
granted that primary will be determined
upon. ,
No doubt great pressure will TO orough'
mon members of the committee 20 per-
suade them 10 order the primary Tor an
early date. We trust that they Will we'gh
this matter thoughtfully and well, and not
be in too great hurry. Ample po'ice
should be given of the day. so that the
candidates and tho community OF voters
both. shall have ample time.
What wo all want is an able and iniiuen-
tial delegation. Some candidates are an
nounced who "fill the bill" With little
more time Others of equal merit will no
doubt present themselves for the suhrages
of the people. The more tho merrier.
Besides, the importance of choosing the
right sort of men is becoming more and
more appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Naniei Mt stanton.

seussor DANIEL 10 not only oratorical
but practical.
Joined 20 rare gifts Of eloquence. he has
the hnack Of presenting business questions
in business way. No man excels hin In
canacitv 70 discuss the silver coinage ques.
ton. and none can make it palmer to tho
average understanding. Where you dis
agree with him you arc nevertheless COM
PEELED TO acknowledge that he makes q
strong argument and fair one. HIS re-
cen. letter 20 Major DooLEr. put in one
chapter volumes Of written and spoken
matter on the silver-coinagc question. ana
they we're compressed and snalyzed IN
language which holds the attention OF the
reader from the beginning TO the end.
What that letter did for the silver ques-
ton his speech at Staunton yesterday
has done for the other great issues. Inc
mixtures he drew of the two parties were
true to life. and focused attention upon
,be three great subjects: II. Liberty. T.
More money. 8. Less taxes"
III" said he, You doubt whether
Democrats should stick together, remem-
her the force bid. II will come again II
you divide. 1t is gong forever If you stick
together"
"Some say that silver and some tha'
the tariff Ia the most important question
Both are of prime importance. Neither
will down at any mans bidding.
The fact is that the two 60 together.
They both belong to theways and means OF
government" said he, and then he went
on to show that almost everything the
farmers ask has been already demanded 10y
the Democracy"
We arc not prepared TO accept his de-
claration that tho national banking sys'
TEN is dying "a natural DEATH" but we
have so often made known our position on
this subject that it is unnecessary Tor us
here now TO show wherein We differ with
him.
The Senator's Stanton speech was par
ticnlsrly happy in setting forth the sec
tional and partisan measures OF the he
publican party. He scored them "a they
deserve. and yet with dignity. We hope
that his voice will be heard in every
section of this State before election-day'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
WAS WORKING THE GROWLER.
Papa Doesn't Yet Know what Caused th'


A pretty Woodward-avenue girl, with a
love for slang and the proud possessor of
a father with money enough but small
inclination 10 let 90 OF it, asked her
mother the other day about taking a
voyage up the lakes. says the Detroit Free
Press.
Where's the money to come from "
inquired the mother.
Papa. of course" said the girl.
Not much. OF COURSE" corrected the
mother. He grOwls so at every add
tional expense that | sometimes really
think he Is as poor rs Tamarack swamp
land. wouldn't start hin to scoldiny for
anything by ASKING him for money"
well. I'm not afraid" heroically re-
sponded the daughter. You say | can
90 and III work him for the money!
"All right. go ahead," and the girl went
Of down town.
That evening she was in her fathers
room, and her mother wanted her down
stairs.
Fannie" she called, "come down
here; / want YOU"
Pm busy, mamma" she answered
What are you doing?"
" Working the growler, mamma" And
papa won't know until he reads this what
made his wife laugh SO no could near her
clear upstairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Cicero and Good Times.


Messrs. HAMILTON 4 Co., of Baltimore,
quoted CIcERo in their last weekly circu-
lar! They quote him by way of intro
ducng the following good news
"Only n short while ago tho whole business
world was parayzei, and great dlstrust pre-
vailed. Credits wero destroyed and every ono
was engaged in curtailinc and economizing.
Capital was timii and enterprise came to Il
stand-still. Now. how great the change! Busi-
ness Of every description is beginning TO move,
capital IL being largely employed. and credits
have been re-established. Legitimate enter
prses are revivlng and are being carried 10 a
profitable conclusion. Oceans Of money conld
not have achieved this transformation, but con-
ndence has accomplished H."
In another portion of their circular they
say:
For the present England IA IN moro danger
OF being reduced TO a silver basis thnn America
or ut leas, Of sceing gold sell al premium. Any
one here can obtain all the gold he may DESIRE
but according TO financial reports gold is only OBJ
tainabe for export from the Bank OF England nj
a premium. Instead of a panic and monetary
crisis noxt February, as predicted by Mr. Glhen
IL Is decidedly moro probable that we shall nave
recovered by that time the s1o,ooo.o0o goa
sent to Europe during the fret six months OF this
year and moro besides. The 200 900, 600 bushels
Of wheat which we will send to Europe during
the next year will give Us credit OF $2oo,ooO''
900 In gold upon which 10 draw, 10 say nothing
o. our exports Of other cereals, provisions, and
other products. which will give us a large credit
balance in our favor The statement that Eu
rope will pay for our grain in securities and
goods. Judging from the way in which Europear
investors and spectators have been buying onl
securities, Is about AS wild as the prediction OF
silver .risis next February. All things are posi-
bic, but among the least possible, in our esti
nation. h the fulaimcnt of Mr.. Citizens direfu
| lOrehodings.
That reads as if IL had been written by
silverite instead of n gold bug. We ridi
culed Mr.. CITIZENS prognostications last
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Mr.. Mills's Anti-Silver Speech.

The New York sun comes out with the fiat
footed declaration that the explanation Of
Mr.. Mn.Ls's extraordinary speech at Mans-
field, Ohio, last week should be
sought for in the present condition of his
own canvass for the speakership of the
House of Representatives of the Fifty
second Congress. rather than in the re-
ouirements Of the Democratic party in its
OHIO campaign.
SO it appears to rs. There could have
been no other reason for antaconizing the
large Alliance party of Ohio, the largo
Peoples party of the same State, and the
still larger silver party there. Virginia has
SO. 900 Alliance men. What would be
thought of Senator DANIEL or BARBOUR or
any other leading Democrat Ia Virginia
who should make in this State such a
speech as Mr. MlLIs's Mansfield speechf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
The Merry Beggar.

Nina +. Layari in Longman's Maga,ine,l
brave the day, brave the night,
throw my sorrows 10 the wind.
And try 10 keep chSerfui mind,
Although my coat Is TIM and light;
Although my hat
Is wondered at
Because shaved tho outer rim =
To tiy aud keep 1t smooth and Trim.
LAUGH and sing. and whistle, too,
When hsve wind enough to spare;
But In tho sharp and frosty air
NJ breath comes short. my muse turns blue
My fingers ireozc,
And my poor knees
Would knock together, nd they dare,
Hut sItii keep q iaunty air.
When broad II scarce and shelter poor
Iwetch the sparrowr, and say
e only want neal day"
And II they turn me from tho door
tramp for weeks
And dodge the bcaks,
And with no money for a bed
try an arcbway or shed.
bravo the day, brave the night.
throw my sorrows 10 tho wind,
lis wise " keep cheerful mind
And screw your courage for tho night.
And %. kind kir,
In case you orr,
With overpity, worsa than none.
just hands copper and have done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
THE CASE OF COLONEL COMPTON,
A Verdict of Guilty and the Omcers
Sentence.
(By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, September 2s.-The Presi-
dent has passed upon the record OF the
court-martia in the case of Colonel Charles
Z. Compton. Fourth cavalry. While
Colonel Compton was III command OF the
military post at walls walla, Washington;
some OF his soldiers attacked tho jail and
lvnched q gambler named Hunt. under
arrest for killing soldier. 1t was charged
that Colonel Compton failed 10 take steps
to prevent the lynching, althoug h re-
quested so to do. and he was court-mar-
tailed on charge of negligence Inc
court found him guilty and sentenced him
TO suspension from rank and command for
three years on half pay. and 20 be confined
TO the limits OF the military post. The
President has approved the proceedings OF
the court. but has mitigated the sentence
10 suspension from rank and command on
half pay for two years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

Where are "the equinoctial storms?"
They are now belated so many days that
If they should come to hand in the course
of O week we will not know whether to
attribute them to the equinox or to the
circus.
In the latitude Of Richmond circuses
and equinoxes both are believed 10 bring
rains. In the rural districts the appear
ance Of DIR. LAYrKRrr with the Ms. OF
lecture under his arm is thought to have
the same effect; but whereas any rain that
chances 10 fall within week or two OF
the equinoxes counts, the circus and the
Ms. are called into question unless they
are true 10 the day and tho hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
JUST RULE OF A WOMAN.
How q Feminine superintendent OF
Coal-Nine Manages Affairs.

HOW teElbine va -
Coal-Nfine Manages Affairs.
Mrs. Francis Woodrng is the superin-
tenl.nt of coal-mIne az Ashland, pa.
She has occupied the position since the
dnath of her husband. several years ago.
The woman IL liked by all her employees,
some 80 III number she IL the hrst on
deck in the morning. She remains at the
head of the snaft until all Of the employees
have gone 10 work.
Not "A single accident, says the Nahancy
City Iy,Jsle. has occurred IN the mine
since Mrs. WOOdring took charge. She ~
go careful that she Will not allow man 10
enter the shaft until the air pressure Is
Just 50. -,
if there Il a bad spot" in the roof Mrs.
Woodring insists that It must be propped
uu az once. When the miners stop %
"prop" they lose little time. One day
Mrs. Woodring happened into miner )
breast" which was in bad cond ton.
Prop that up at once" was the woman
superintendent's order.
The man took his time. Mrs. Moodring
| then got mad and said:
Take your tools ont If here. | viii
have NO man IN my employ carried home
dead 10 his wife, women have 70 suffer
enough without being made widows"
The man begged OFF and Mrs. WoOdring
allowed him 90 remain. He at once start
ei To repair the roof over his head. He
didn't start any too soon. The next min
ute large piece OF coal fell on his toe and
smashed II.
Had he neglected the work Of repair a few
minutes later ne would have been killed
| by the fall of coal. The miner was ever
| thankful after that for the prompt advice
OF the woman.
Directly after Mrs. Woo1ring took charge
| Of the mine the men insisted on moro pay
| for propping. The woman called meet
| ing of the men and explained 10 them that
| her cOlliery had 20 compete with other
mines. and tina, If they didn't pay the in-
crease she couldn't. The men were obdV-
rate, however. Mrs. Woodrlng then SAID ::
! "A.l right Will give you tho increase
| ont OF my own salary
| Size never paid II she was never asked.
| Her men wouldn't leave her now for.
anything. They say she is an ideal en-
ployer. II any of the employees or the
members of their family get sick, Mrs.
Woodring mover fails to visit them and or
| fer consolation. She Is so liked by every
body that she is styled 1.-The angel in
yorAlngman's clothes"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
LYNCABURG's BAD sTREET-CARS.
The system I'm Utter Faiiure-Lyons 'h'i'
Ienyes Dnfen AGaiR--Fireman scaideu'
,c.....,t ,,t,s.va,u IN rho Dfspotch.l

The Systrm I'm Utter Faiiure-Lyons thai-
Ienges Bnien AGain--Firenian scaided'
fspecial telegram TO tho Dispatch.l
J.v.cunrrG. Va. September 2s.-The
rresideut of the Lvnchburg Street-Oar
COMPANY has been again summoned to ap-
near before the Mayor to show cause why
ihelr charter should not be revoked on ac-
couut Of the miserable service rendered.
and il il hoped some steps Will he taken
against them. The system here has proven
an utter failure. and 1t Is stated the com
pany will have to 10 away with their plant
and substitute some other III It's stead.
WHAT IS EFFECTED.
The SUPERINTENDENT stated to-day that
thew expect new machinery and new cars
within the next week or two and VIII snip
the present ears away. No cars We're run
Yesterday and they have only been using
two cars on the Main-street route for seye-
raj weeks.
WANTS TO FIGHT AGAIN.
Carter LYONS, of Roanoke. who fought
Boleu. of Norfolk, here Friday night. now
claims that the fight was unfair and has
issued q challenge TO fight Bolen 10 finish
for $500
LOOSE WIRE.
Considerable excitement was caused on
Main street this morning by loose WIRE
coming in contact with the street-car
| trolley-wire. and hanging down touched
| the wet pavement and sent out great balls
of fire and made several loud explosions.
which scattered pedestrians and horses In
| every direction, but no one was hurt.
Charles Smith, young man OF tins city,
met with very painful accident yesterday
morning about lO:SO O'Clock. II seems
| that Smith, who is fireman Of one of the
| yard-engincs OF the chesapeake ana ONO
! railway. was engaged in what is known as
blowing out" his engine. near Fishing
creek. He had crawed under the locomo-
| tive for the purpose Of removing plug TO
| let ont the muddy water. While thus en-
gagged the plug was suddenly blown ont
and Smith was covered with the escaping
steam and not mud. When taken from
under the engine his face and neck were
found to be badly scaided, while the flesh
on his left arm. which was bare and rest
, ing just opposite the plug. was almost
| boiled from the wrist TO the elbow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Al WOMAN EXECUTED.
HeNRleTrAMuHRELLP PAYS THE PEN
Atty OF HER CRIME.
an. r,siisved she Could $50 savsd4-A last
Eight with Catherine Jackson-o'co
without Struggle.
rspecisl telegram TO tho Dispstch.l

Du.xx's BRANCH, Va. September 2s.,TIn
the Charlotte county Jail there is an IRON
cage about six by ten feet which has been
occupied by Henrietta Murrell ana
Catherine jackson (both colored) since
July court, at which time they were con-
demned to be hanged on the 18th OF August.
The Governor rcprieved them for thirty
DAYS. and few days ago the sentence OF
Catherine Jackson was committed 10 lie
Imprisonment on the grounds OF INSANITY.
LAST QUARREL.
Henrietta was taken and Catherine IeIt
tn spepd the balance of her life In prison.
bnt they did not part before having qua,
rel and hard fight over two hve-ceht ha LII
kerchiefs Which had been given them, ne
figure on the border was the cause OF tnc
fight.
HFR CRIME.
Henr,et-a Mnrrell's crime was the bnrfi-
inc of the house and children OF Lucy hice
near Aspinwall. Lucy left the, mouse III
charge of Henrietta and when sn, reeu ~
ed she found the house burned 70 eno
ground and the bones of her two ciiilo III,
were all that could ne seen OF ,nenl' n ms
evidence was circumstsntial, but most
oomplete chain. Catherine Jackson
crime was drowning her child, q littie giri
about four years old. q
PRIVATE EXECUTION.
Tho crowd to-day was not so large, ass
they had been disappointed on the 2sth oi
last month. MANY expected the sen'c,loo
M Henrjetta Murrell to bo committed also;
a little before the Jail door was opellsu
and twelve guards, twelve citizens, .ne
court preachers. and reporters went ln;;
Tho eailows was very completely arranged
on the second floor. The rope hung rom
the ceiling, the trap-dOor being cur III 'no
floor on the right side of the stairway.
BrLIEyED SIZE CAN BE SAVED.
Rev. Mr.. Cox talked with. Henuetta
about her souls salvation. She seeiiiey
very cool and composed, ana wheli ashe''
| had she PRAYED replied: u have. ana he'
| l{ove, that Christ can save mo ~ ne diu tn,
thief ON the cross" Rev. Mr.. Cox trled
~ oct n confession. She said she did not
| burn the house aud no one could prove IL
| " / had a good many qugrrels Win Lucy
| Rice.r she said, but not enough 20 XII
| her children" Mr.. Cox insisted, but sue
| maintained her first statement.
OUGHT NOT TO HANG uEB.
Deputy-Sheriff Dickerson then came u
and Ied her by force to the scaiiold ane
placed her on the drop and asked he'
did she have anything to say, and sh'
said Mr.. Monroe, the sherlh' you
ought not to hang me. nave uoh'
nothing To you all.
HANGED.
Tho death warrant was read by Sherit
| Price and tho cord pulled by Deputy
| Sheriff Dickerson. She foil ciear anu Nv
without a struggle. She was pronounced
dead by Drs. Gregory and Gibbs in twenty
| minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

The enrolment of pupils Of the public
schools yesterday was very large and the
work will continue to-day.
In the Elba-School district, and perhaps
in one or two others where diphtheria pre-
walls. there are many parents who have
formally entered their children. but who
really do not feel that it is yet altogether
safe TO send them. We trust that the au-
thorities will deal with these people con-
siderately. The rules should be relaxed 50
as 10 impose no new hardships upon fami-
lies, many of which have been sorely
afflicted. Give them time to recover con-
fdence. II is not to be thought OF that
the seats of these children should be de-
clared vacant for non-attendanoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
..... ..a .oon, the. stuut boat vas

than. and soon tina. etout boat was
wrecked on pointcdIrock.
NEXT day tire drowned loyers wore ion " !
,rasbcd ashore several miles below the
ferry. lovingly clssped In each Others = .
arms. The sight touched tho heart OF tn no
crnsi psrepHi =, AG leaned me- over their bodies.
th ." even. in. death, and wept bitter
,"ars' Then. remembering II was the
',ecd OF his own hands, he cast himself
into the angry food. a.,
This place il haunted to the present
day- Zach midnight phantom boat may
be ,seeh to glide across the mnrky waters
until the chain is loosed, and on stormy
n,nbts' by the glare of the lightnings
aaeh fine ou,yering spectator can see the
forms of Mary Dargin and her handsome
lover locked in close embrace in tho III
fsted boat az they arc borne by the CUR
cling waters TO tho pointed rock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

Anumber Of newspapers announce on
the authority Of Mr.. Jonx A. RomssoN.
lone of the most influential politicians in
West Virginia aud an intimate friend OF
Senator CONAN" that GoRMAH will be in
the race for tho Democratic nomination
for President next year. and that the West
Virginia delegation will DO solid for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
TERRIBLE PRAlRIs-FlRES.
People Burned TO Death-Cattle and Other
Property Destroyed.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

10y VtIcsfaVu 10 tIIo P''F7'VV"'I
WIIIIAMsPoRT, n. d., September D.
George w. Johnson and his son, who lived
near Beaver creek, were burned to death
by the great Emmons county prairie-hres.
Mr.. labor. An elderly gentleman living
near Williamsport, is seriously burned and
will probably die. Nofurther news can be
learned from the ilollan settlem mt.
twentv-fye miles south OF Willismsp Jrt.
Three men are known 10 have persisted i'll
that vicinity, The amount of damage done
in the Holland settlement cannot be
learned, but it is safe To saw it will not be
far from $4,000. One man ut Wlnona,
twenty miles from WilliamSport, named
Pratt lost sixty-three steers. which were
overtaken by the fire and burnett to death.
Another fire raced on South Prairie and
burned out Messrs. Fosburg, Mahoney,
Hesholy, Houston, aud Parker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
DEATh-DEALlNG NEGROES.
Insurrectionsry Outcome Of the Cotton
Picxers' Strike.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September Is. - A special
70 the Post Hspatct from Marianne. Ark,
says: William Miller, superintendent fox
]. +. Frank, who started Saturday, heavily
armed, to join the sherifl's posse III pursuit
of the fleeing murderers engaged Ill Fri
days riot. was waylaid and murdered.
1t is learned that the insurrection was the
outcome OF the organization demanding
one dollar per hundred for cotton-picking.
Two negroes made ineendiary remarks
upon the streets Saturday and meeting
was held in the southwestern part OF the
county that night. Its purpose IS not
known, but the streets usually thronged
with colored men on Saturday presented
o desolate appearance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

DR.. CAsrAR WisTAR HODGE, professor OF
New Testament Literature and Greek
Exegesis In Princeton Theological Semina-
nv, died Sunday afternoon. He was son
Of the late DIR. CnAxILs Hopov, tho emil
nent theologian, author Of HoDcE's "Sys-
tematic Theology" and brother OF DR..
ARCHIBALD ALExASDEn HoDeE, who was
also prolific writer ON theology and kin
drad themes.