davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
BATTLE WITH TOUGHS
FoILING AN ATTEMPT TO AsSASSl-
NATE POLICEMEN.
One Of the Lawless Gang Lynched-"Ihis
Is the Fate of Ali would-Be
Murderers."
IBy telerrnph 70 tho pispatch.l


LoUIsvILLE. KY. July ia desperate
attempt was made TO assassinate the Mid
dlesborough police force yesterday after
noon about O'Clock. 1t seems that lot
Of disreputable characters who frequent
Gum Springs, a low drinking and gam
bling dive just outside the CITY limits, con-
cocted plot to murder the officers. They
accordingly stationed about fifteen of their
gang in ambush along the Louisville and
Nashville railway. and two of the number
came just within the city limits and COM
menced firing their Winchesters.. These
two were Gillis Johnson and Frank Rossi-
mus. Chief Naples. with posse of officers,
was in pursuit of the pair, and he and his
men were led into an ambush. Over hun
dred shots were exchanged. Special Officer
Dorsey Williams was shot through both
thighs. and Patrolnan Todeker was shot
through the leg. The police were forced
to retire. They returned TO the city.
CITIZENS TAKE CHARGE.
A posse of about 100 citizens, armed with
rifles, was soon marching in pursuit.
Finally one SQUAD came upon Johnson and
Rossimus at a sharp bend III the road. The
toughs threw up their Winchesters and
fired. The squad returned the fire, and
about seventy-fve shots were fired, when
the toughs took to the bush. Rossimus
was caught few minutes later just as he
had drawn bead on Officer Douglas. In
another moment the officer would have
been dead man. as he was only about ten
feet from Rossimus. who was covered by
bush. Five Winchesters lcyelled at him
caused him 10 surrender forthwith, and he
was placed in the city Jail here.
About o'clock last night Johnson sent
word that he would surrender if he would
be taken Immediately 10 the county Jail Mt
Pinevllle, as he feared violence here. He
accordingly surrendered to deputy sherlffs
outside the city limits and was smuggled
TO the county-seat in the Q O'Clock train.
RossTMUs LYNcBED.
About o'clock this morning q crowd of
masked men entered Jailer Pallit's sleep
ing apartments at the city Jail and with
pistols at his head demanded tho keys to
the Jail. The jailer was forced TO give up
the keys The crowd then went into the
Jail, took Rossimus out, and led him TO the
big bridge over the canal on Twentieth
street. where he was shot several times.
A rope was then fastened around his neck
and he was swung over the side OF the
bridge until o'clock, when he was cut
down.
A placard was tackled on the bridge-rail
just above the body bearing this inscrip;
ton: "Warning.-This is the fate OF all
would-be murderers."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

Croskey was misleading them. In regard 20
the new site. McCroskey Indignantly De-
MED the charge. whereupon Vandeven,ef
by q well-directed blow struck him downi;
McCrpskey was up in q moment, sna
seiziifE a large oil-lamp on the desk hurled
il at his assailant. Meanwhile the friends
of the principals had taken mp cudgssls e
in behalf of their respective chiefs, and ior
q short while the house of learning was =
pandemonium and the air full OF nyiinIg yiIgs
missiles and rent with the shrieks ana yen,
of the assaultine and assaulted. The resui.
was number OF serious contusions ana tnc
development of q bitter feud, but no
casualties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
THE MONITORS.
The Mayor Asks for Conference with
Commander Graham.

Tn view of the complaints that have been
made of the conduct towards the officers
and men of the monitor feet of excursion
parties gong down the river, Mayor Ely
son Yesterday addressed a note to Com
mander Graham asking the latter Tor con-
serance with himself and Colonel John Il.
Purcell. president of tie Chamber OF
Commercc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Personal Anecdotes Of Stonewall jack
son. by DR.. Hunter Mcclure, who was q
bosom friend of Jackson and medical
director of his corps, will fill several col
umns in Sundays DISPATCH and be hand
soInely illustrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Santiago swept by Fire.

tBy telegraph 70 The Dispatcn-I
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 1.-THE city OF
Santiago, Chile, has lust been visited with
the seyerest FIRE ever known in South
America. the loss being estimated ct more
than $4,000 900. The British Legation
was completely consumed, including all OF
the archives and the personal property OK
the Minister. The fire started IN restau-
rant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Russia at the Gates of Germany.

fBy Anglo-American cable 10 the Dhpatcn'I
BrRrIy. July 1.-THE Niinaire Wehren-
Jlaf military weekly has caused sense-
ton in military and other circles by pub
lishlng an editorial in which it says that
there are so many Russian troops on the
frontier between Germany and Russia that
the influence Of the latter country g nre-
dominant and that it is imperative that
steps should be immediately taken by the
German Government to restore the BAL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
r,,se co,ored Convict. Received.

The following convicts we're received at
the penitentiary yesterday:
Samuel Brown (colored), from this city.
IN serve two years for housebreaking.
Mildred Ashby (coloredD, from Char
lottesyille, to serve two years for grand lar
ceny. This is Mildred's second convic-
Harris Tanner (colored). from Albemarle.
TO serve eight years for murder in the se-
coud degree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
More Looseness In PubiTc Accounts.

OTTAWA, OST., July 1.-THE Public Ac-
counts Committee cf the House OF Com
mons yesterday unearthed more irregular
payments in connection with the Depart
ment of the Interior. II was shown that
money was Withdrawn under nctltious
to accounts Of extra work was loose. to say
the least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Tho Distress i'm RussIa.

by Anglo-American cable 10 tho D!spatcn.l
ST.. PETERSBURG, July 17.-At a large mcet-
ing held yesterday of representatives, from
towns in the Government of Mini Nov
goroi it was resolved to petition the Gov
ernment TO loan the Province S5.l25,00O in
order to supply seed and breadstufs to
the suffering peasants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
The n.n,ist niisslon Tent.

The Baptist City Mission tent, corner OF
Beverley and Reservoir streets. tits now OK
pected. vi i'll be open for its first service on
Monday night ut q quarter past .
O'Clock. The members OF the missionary
Society will hold a meeting ut the same
hour Sunday night at the store on Beverley
street between Church and High.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
The dwelling Of the saolssn Mssaasa'

II etLs1tnHtous w, Susy Ss
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany will on duly 20th and 2lst sell round
trip tickets to Lexington, Va, " the rate
Of $S.25. tickets limited good to return IN.
til July IS, 1891.
Thess tickets will be good going and re-
turning on any regular passenger train on
dates named, or on the special tram
leaving Richmond at 10 p. n. jay 10Th
and vii permit of stop-over at Natusal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
HODNETT FINED AND BAlLED.
The Fight Between Blacksmith Davis and
the Two Tramrs.
rsnec,al telegram 10 the Dispatch.I

ISpeClhI teItgrHH 10 t1Ie DISPaVVl'I
DANyI1LE, Va. July 17.-Robert L. Hod-
nett, who made feionious assault on Rev.
j. r. Moffett in North Danville yesterday,
was brought before Mayor Slaughter to,
day, who fined hinl for being drunk ana i
him in the more serious case for his APP
pearance on Monday.
The drummer evangelist. W. p. Fife,
will hold a weeks meeting at Chatham,
this county. next month from the 23d to
the 30th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
ALONG-eXlSTING fGUO.
One Nan Mortaiiy Wounded, and This
Probably but the Beginning.

[By telegraph to tho Dispatch.l
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. July IA dispatch from
Jewett. Tex, says: As the result OF a
long-existing feud between two farmers, }.
L. Russell and J. II. Fletcher; the latter
was shot and fatally wounded yesterday.
As Russell, with his son. was coming TO
town the two were overtaken by Fletcher,
who opened fire on the elder russell;
between the two men, shotgun in hand,
and emptied both barrels into Fletcher's
breast. inflicting wounds which will doubt
less terminate fatally. 80,
Whatever the outcome of this affair, 1t IS
thought that it is but the beginning OF a
teud as bloody as any that has cursed the
State in many years, as both men have
many friends and stauneh supporters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
TO FURNISH FRESH AIR.
To Make n City Cool or Warm at WILL
The Enterprise Launched.

(By telegraph to the Dspatch.l
KANSAS CRY, No., July l7.-Seyeral OF
the richest men in Kansas City have or
eanized for the purpose of supplying cold
air throughout the city by means OF con-
duits. Last night at meeting lof the
Common Council the company was granted
franchise to build the mains and works 70
carry out the proposed enterprise the first
of the kind ever attempted in this
country. The projectors of thu, scheme
are confident Of its success, and will sell
fresh air to any part of the city. andremove
;mpure atmosphere at a very low cost per
so,iare foot. The work of laying the mans
will begin at once. and in all probability
by next summer the company Will be
ready 10 supply fresh air IN cool blasts.
In winter hot cir will be sent through the
pipes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Wade Hampton TO Preside.

LEXINGTON, Va, July l7.--General Wade
Hampton has accepted an invitation to
preside at tho unveiling Of the jackson
monument Tuesday next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
AT BOSTON.

BosroS, MASS. July T.-Twenty-eighi
immigrants, mostly Russian Hebrews. were
Michigan Yesterday on the ground that
they might become public charges. They
will be returned by the Michigan next
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
A well-Known ex-Congressman Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS, IsDa July T.-Generai
Tom Brown. who for 30 many years repre-
sapted the Burnt District in Congress,
died at Martinsville, Ind. this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Properfy Transfers.

The following deeds of bargain and sale
were recorded III the Clerks oftice OF the
Chancery Court yesterday:
Il. l.. Goodman and wife to Ann Ryan,
wife of William Ryan, 20 feet on west side
Ninth street near Leigh, $4,000 NJ
w. l.. Grant and wife to stowe q Nuch- .
OILS ~ feet on east side Governor street
between Ross and Franklin, 5000.
Mary L. Harvie to A. ID. Gordon, 80 feet
ON west side of Randolph street, S2l6.
Sarah C. Walker to Susan J. Pindle, IA
feet on Park avenue, southwest corner
Morris street, s..
HENRICo COUNTY COURT.
james IL. Barton and wife TO Charles +.
Carter. 27iS feet of lot 4, and so feet OF lot
5, block 35. Barton Heights.
Michael Cavenaugh and wife to John and
Maggie Il. Teefey, 3715 feet near line Fair
field street, northeast corner Valley, S17O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

Personal Anecdotes of Stonewall jack
son. by DIR. Hunter Mcclure, who was
bosom friend of Jackson and medica,i
director of his corps, will fill several COZ
unns in Sundays DISPATCH and be nahu-
somely illustrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

Tonight is the last chance TO see Paw.
nee Bills wild-west Shows. This superb
attraction should not be missed. Pnces
of admission % and 50c. Afternoon pe''
formance, 2:30; evening, 6:l5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Portugal Wants Money.

fBy Anglo-American cable 70 the Dspatch.l
LISBON, July l7.-The scarcity of metallic
currency continues. The premium on the
sovereign is . per cent. on silver, per
cent, and on copper, 2 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
THE BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION.
Return of Richmond Mcmbers-An Ex-
citing Adventure.

Return of Richmond Mcmbcrs-An Ex-
citing Adventure.
Nees~s. IT, Vi. Starkc. Gold Silliman, and
"Nlrflpn West. representatives OF the
N.r.inin Book Sellers ASSOCIATION from
D.tnund. returned 10 the city yesterday
.fu Norfolk, where they had been attend
ln. ,la annual convention of this organi-
1Il.u.
M,-sr,. Montgomery West and Jack
la.s.l. of Richmond. are on the Execu-
;}0 Committee.
IAr principal business before the meet
irtNasto hringabout better understand
r- D. tween the publishers and dealers as
fnI,t.u. prices and discounts. To accom-
p.'-h tins point the association appointed
itv following committee 70 go 10 New
lo!k and Philadelphia to confer with the
publishers. Messrs. L. 5. Beckwith and
!. J. Samucls and any other member OF
tie association who may find 1t conye-
nicG' 90 Dee in those cities ut the time the
committee Is there.
committee was also appointed to re-
wise and publish retail list for the book
sc.rf, of Virginia, which Will probably re.
slit 90 reduction OF the retail prices OF
t.Aell-books.
~ TXC1TING ADVENTURE.
LIT, in the afternoon the booksellers
visited Virginia Beach, where they were
sgmpuously banqueted 10y the local trade:
some Of the Richmond representatives and
oi. D. % their fraternity had quite an ex-
citing adventure while there. The follow
'ug iIom the Norfolk Landmark of yester-
d~t explains the incident;
Before the association reassembled
nc Of the representatives, wen; III
bathing. While they were in the water a
lady ta'her who had gotten over her
depth was brought out by three of the
booksellers. who. though much exhausted
iy the heavy serf succeeded in bringing
A'r safely TO land. They also rescued two
other ladies' who had become frightened" !"
The trip aside from being one Of busi-
ness Importance was highly enjoyable, and
;Ao Visiting members received the most
losptable treatment from their Norfolk
!Iells.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

The most ericscious stimulanss to excite the
appe,ltts are AYaosrrRA BirrKss, prepared By
DR.. ]. g. n. slegert & soma Beware OF counter
feits. Ask for the genuine article.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

had fined Jackson's son for disturbing the
peace. Jackson went TO Miner and en-
deavored TO have the fne remitted. Upon
Miners refusing 10 do this Jackson SHOT
him three times, it Is believed fatally.
made against him. s$s3z6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

II you 60 "sfishing" this summer ana
take along bottle of whiskcy for "snase-
bites" be sure and tAko bottle OF Brady.
crotine for whiskey ksadaphsss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

Young Ladies' Fashion Bazaar, IArt de
In Mode. Young Ladies' Journal, and The
Season for August, and a hno collection o.
summer reading matter at LeoosroS
Newsdealer, 9US east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Pauper Immigrants Returned.

New YORK, July 1.-THE number of pau
per immigrants returned to Europe to-day
exceeds all past records. BY the Mas
dam, from Rotterdam, there were %; by
the Circassia. from Glasgow. 9, and by the
Netherland. 3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

For impure or thin Blood. Weakness, Malaria,
Neuralgia, Indigestion. and Btltousness take
Browns IRON BIrTERs-it gives strength MAKING
Old persons feel young-and young persons
strony: pleasant 90 take.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
minors Strike for Higher Wages

BLooMxoroN. liz, July u.-ThFee hum
dred Nd fsan county coal-miners have gone
ont on strike for higher wages This y
ths second strike within month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18

Personal Anecdotes Of Stonewall Jack
son. by DIR. Hunter Mcclure, who was
bosom friend of Jackson and medical
director of his corps. will fill several col
umns III Sundays DISPATCH and be hand
sorpplv illustrated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
Shot . Justice Of the Pssce'

IxnsAxAPoI1s, July IA special to the
Neus ssys: Last night, at Saline City.
Ind. Thornton Jackson shot Justice-of-
the-Peace william Niner. Justice Miner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
a sANeulNARY ENGAGEMENT.
school-Eistrict Factions Pummei Each
Other-No Serious Casualties.

Pr..rrsxoUru, NrB.. July 17.--School Dis
trict No. 2s is torn up with dissensions and
last evening the bad blood and bitter feel
mo between two factions eliminated, IN
sanquinary engagement. a contemplated
relocation of the school-house was the
sshen Director McCroskey. with his finger
on M an outcpyesd map, declared the inten-
ton vas 10 relocate upon spot indicated.
GSsriSs ysndsvsntse Infatuated that Nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
The Y. M. c. A.

' We" boat-Hoase--leeti Io-Mor-
row.
=, Ine boat-house for the Young Mems
.nlr,ian ASSOCIATION is now nearly COM
p,e.ed and will probably bs tnished by the
ehd oi next week. Mr.. George Pegrsm.
yyvo q TIE most prominent members Of tho
Virginia Club, proaounees it ~ excellent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
TO SERVE FIVE YEARS.
samuel Mcrriweathcr Committed to the
Pcnitentiary-Othc Capitol Notes.

Sheriff George i. Richardson, of Will
liamsburg and james City county, was in
the city yesterday. He brought With him
Samuel Merriweathor, white man who
was convicted Of burglary and sentenced
TO the pcnitentiary tor five years. The
prisoner was committed to serve his SEN
tence. go :,
Mr.. W. VI. Chisolm. deputy sheriff of
Hanover county. was at the Capitol on
business Yesterday.
MIR. Lewis Jones. treasurer Of Middlesex
county. called at the Auditors on yester-
day and made payment on the State
taxes of MS county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-18
For suustroks

Usx HoRsFoRD's AcrD PHopHArI
Dr.. A. L. ZuRxKs, Melrose. Ninn., says:
1t produced . gratifying and remarkable
psgensrating effect in . cass Of sunstroAs."
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
Japaa.s National Flower.

Il Is rather a shock 10 admirers OF
chrysanthemums to be told that in Dali
malta these beautiful flowers are grown
TO be converted into insect powder. The
connection between the lovely combina-
tions OF delicate color ard shape Is diff
cult to imagine, but since we are relia-
bly, informed that powder is made
from them which kills all sorts Of disa-
greeable chronological specimens of
hand, we must accept the fact, even
though we abhor the idea. The effective
ness Of the chrysanthemum In driving
out or destroying insects may be the
reason that II has been chosen as the
national flower of Japan II all reports
are true, the greatest domestic trouble
the Japanese have Is In keeping their
dwellings free from the many legged
atoms that make life hardly worth the
living Ii is only natural. then, that
they should honor the plant that is OF
such great service to them In this re-
spect As for us, we will use other
means TO control the small intruders
We will apply Paris green to our potato
bugs and feed our reaches on rough on
rats" We need our chrysanthemums In
our parlors and conseryatories, and In
their case. at least. cannot afford 10
sacrifice beauty for mere commonplace
utility. .-Pittsburg Bulletin
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Capt. Van Etten is nothing II not SEN
sationaL His trip TO bismarck overland
on a lecture tour attracted the attention
OF the entire country and his vote upon
all measures is given with a thunder clap
spontaneity that arouses the surrounding
country for miles The captain did not
go to Grand Forks. While the majority
of the Dakota Legislators went whirling
away to the Red River valley he and a
number of the other hard working MEM
bers remained In Bismarck and on Satur-
day held session which was made
memorable In many ways Among
events Of the day was Capt. Van Etten's
prayer (the official chaplain being alb
sent) which comes to US as follows;
20 Lord. bless this house. OF course
as can be seen by careful observation.
there are not many Of us here, the ma
jority having gone on a junketing to
Grand Forks o Lord. thou knowest
their motives In going. II 1t Is In the
best interests OF the country (which
seems very doubtfull thou wilt bless
them, but II il Is for the pleasures OF
this world, do with them what seemest
best o Lord, save US all at last
junketers and all, 4 possible.
This may not be verbatim report Of
tho earnest captains prayer, but 1t Is a.
the words are reported TO US The cap
tain wins the palm. Bismarck ID I'd
Tribune
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
women a. Church Delegates.

What would become Of churches with
out women? They are the keystone OF
every creed in the civilized world: yet,
when it comes to ofiiceholding and rep
resentation in conferences. they are not
deemed worthy of the slightest recogni-
toni
At last there is light in ONE direction.
Six hundred and ninety-nine Methodist
churches in this country have decided
by a majority of 62 per cent. that wom-
en- ought 10 be admitted as delegates to
the general conference, and 1t Is Thought
that this popular vote will have great
weight in shaping future legislation. II
certainly ought.
Miss Frances L. Willard il not alone
IN believing that the union OF man and
woman in the administration OF church
and state would rebound to the benefit
OF humanity. To leave women out ol
the church is especially ungratefui, and
II the Methodists experience change ol
heart they will not only do night, on'
double their power and eficietsy.-kAi'
Field.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

My name Is woodford, said W. G.
Mills. | was, born in Woodford county,
this state. After the excitement Incl
dent to an occasion such as q birth the
people began to bother themselves about
my name. Delegations called at the
house and wanted to know what was
TO be dubbed As am reliably informed
day was set for the ceremony and peo.
Pile Games miles 10 see me. Ny father
informed them that he had concluded TO
call me woodford Mills. He referred to
the solicitude of his neighbors, and while
thanking them said he hoped the name
he had selected would be satisfactory.
One of the crowd got the floor and said
Woodford was all right. but he wanted
q middle name. Others followed in tbis
strain, and finally my father yielded.
He asked what IL should be. Several
names were suggested, but none suited.
Finally one man asked:
"What is the 'Woodford' forf'
Ny father said II was for some relative
Of his. The man who had asked the
question said he thought maybe 1t was in
honor Of the county This suggested
that &c" be stuck in after Woodford
and that it stand for county. And thai
Ia my -Woodford County Mills.
| The reason for SO much commotior
about my birth and name Is found In til,
fact that / was the first white child borr
In Woodford county.-Chicago Tribune