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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
A Past and Coming Terminal German.
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lNOfftopnil1thNhN VI Wv hN'N-AA'SN
Horn. TERMINAL, WEST PolNT, VA. July
27.-While you of Richmond and other
cities are deploring the extreme torridity
of the weather the guests here are ENJOY
ING the delicious cool breezes waited by
old ocean ria the beautiful YORK ana en-
ioy;ag delicious artesian water.
There were 600 visitors ct the hotel on
Sunday last, and they al seemed SATISFIED
and happy. Captain G. W. Westberry
knows equally as well how TO conduct
hotel Us a railroad train.
The dancing and the weekly german are
well attended by visitors from your city.
Among those at the last german were;
Misses Lizzie and Eunlce Walker, Gussle
Bodeker, Florence Carlton. Maude Sutton,
:. f.. Coyey, Bessie Brown, Matte West
wood. Mr.. and Mrs L. A. Saunders, IT,
MIR. and Mrs. Littell Wilson, Mr and Mrs.
4. ID. Barksdale, Misses May and Erner
Carpenter, Misses Fannie, Leila, lIzzie,
and Eva Butler, Messrs q. r, Palmer
Alexander Walker, ii. ID. Bennett, A; l..
August, W. Il. Weisiger, John h. Reed T.
u. Dickinson, L. Il. Graves, .. Z. Reed, d.
T. Tallman, NJ. s. Gregory, Il. A. WIKI
son. George Lindsay. and }. Z. turner:
Another german will be given on satur-
day evening noxt III honor OF the hich-
mOnd guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
srRInrs CHAEGEe.
A MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED.
G.. w. Dimmick Arrested and Charged
with Killing a observation-disclosures
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

Especial telegram 10 tno DisPat0n-I
BRIsroL. Tenn, July 2S.-One morning
about a month ago n Waterman on the
Norfolk and Western railroad was found
dead near Big Tom Tunnel with bullet
hole in bis head and his throat cut from
ear TO ear. The case has been shrouded IN
mystery until yesterday.
The night of the murder q. W. DIM
mick. section boss between Big Tom
Tunnel and st. Paul. paid 81 on debt.
saving he had no more money. Inc next
morning. however. he went and paid 81
more. The money, which was in the form
of a 50 note, had one end cut cf and some
blood on it. The bill was sent TO aehemlst
at the University of Virginia, who pro-
nounced the blood to be that OF a human
being. On this evidence and the fact that
Dimmick had on his person a revolver ana
pocket-b book belonging to the murdered
man ne was arrested and will be given
trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
state Chairman Gordon Announces Hts
Appointments
To ne Eiaor Of DE Dspa,ca,

appointments.
To ne Eiior Of DE D1sDa,ca;
The following gentlemen will constitute
the Executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic organization during the coming cam
paign:
First District-w. A. Jones, Warden.
Richmond county.
Second District-M. Glennan, Norfolk.
Third District-J. Taylor Ellyson, Rich
mond.
Fourth District.-W. II. McKenney,
Peters burg.
Fifth District--A. J. Montague. DAN
vile.
Sixth District-P. J. Otey, Lynchburg.
seventh Distrlct-T. 5. Martin. Scots
vile
Eighth District Henry Fairfax, Alexan-
dria.
Ninth Distriot-H Henry c. Stuart, Salt
vile.
tenth District-General T. NJ. Logan,
buckingham county.
Headquarters will 10 opened IN Char
lottesville on August 18th, that point
having been selected as the most central in
the State. Messrs. Ham Shepherd, OF
Fauquier, and Walter A. Watson. of Motto
way, will act as secretaries. Communioa-
tlons addressed 10 either of them or to the
chairman prior TO August 10Th will receive
prompt attention.
A Joint meeting Of the State Central
Committee and OF the Executive Commit
tee VIII be called in Richmond on or about
August 18th. Further notice will be gwen
10 members. Very respectfully,
BASIL b. GORDON, Chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
RIGHT TO CROSS HIS Lane.
Writ of Error Applied For I'm Case IN
volving This Question.


Mr.. A. II. Dickinson. member OF the
bar Of Fredericksburg, was IN the city yes
terdaY and filed petition before the su-
preme Court of Appeals OF Virginia IN
vacation for writ Of error to decree OF
the Circuit Court Of Spotsylvania IN one
OF the celebrated cases that have been
pending for the last several years, styled
(one) Tabb rs Jet. another. Common,
wealth rs. Jet, Tabb the prosecutor, and
(another) Jet gs. Iabb.
All Of the cases have been through the
County and Circuit Courts of that county
several times. and the aforementioned one
before the Supreme Court once. The con
troversy arises as to 1abb's using Jett
lands az right of way from his own TO
public highway. and though much htlga-
ton has been had upon the question ootn
parties seem determined that the highest
court of the State shall pronounce fully =,
L. O., whether 1abb can so use Jetts lana
when be can have an ample outlet on MS
own land; and If So can any length OF
time in law give him such a right to Jettss
land without compensation to HIM AL
deeds to both farms III question being en-
tirelv quiet on the suO ject.
The neighbors of the vicinity are ex-
ceedingly anxious 10 hear the final result
OF the legal fight, as many OF them are
similarly Interested in their own lands. Mr..
Dickinson represents Mr.. Jett and the
Hon. W. A. Little Mr.. Tabb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORA.


NEW YORK, July 2s.--Cotton firm: mid
ding uplands, ne; Orleans, 49,; sales.
I3,4OO bales: total net receipts, all ports,
700 bales: exports--Grcat Britain. o,l93
bales: Continent. 5 bales stock, 446,aIl bales
Southern -four steady With Moderate demand.
Wheat closed steady and fairly active tor export;
No 2 red, s3lac in store aud elevator, options
closed unchanged 10 lac. down aud nrIa; july,
s3Ilc.: August, s3ttlc.; sepiember, $40; ocso-
her. s5t6c. Corn closed rrfnee but duii. No :,
56Jla56y4c. In elevator, options closed stssay
AZ LAC. decline: July, 5G34c.; August. oonc'.
senteuiDer, 54g4c. Oats moderately active aud
lover. options lower ana quiet; July, 3o1Sc,;
Anvust. a5itc: September, 35itc.; spot no Z,
35iac mixed western, 35s31Ixc Conee-Op-
tons cossd steady aud 5aS0 poiags up; Sop
ten,her a 2 30asi2.3S; October, 3ix.2s; De-
cembsr. sl225ss 1880: spot Rio quiet ana
steady: No. Z, 13ssc. Sugsr-Rtdned quiet and
steady: standard A. 4fsa455c. Moissses-Sew
orleans quiet and steady; common 10 fancy.
2sa35c. RICE dull but steady. Petroleum quiet
ana steady: renned--Nex Yerk. 60; Phiiadei-
mia ana baltimors. 1895. Costoi-seef oil
siulot and steady; crudss @Bc. Rosin duu pat
steady. Turpsntlne quiet and steady sc ySi4a
aoI<c' Peanuts quiet Meat marxes quiet and
steady. Lard steady ana quiet; western steam,
AZ. 90: city. 36.75; daily AID Septembers el.6o
bid. froishts quiet and steady; cotton, S-ssa
slA CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, III. July 24--Ths maraeu %
Change all started this mofnsng WIN tenosneS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
CitN-HaIi Expendltures.

Anew appropriations for the construction
of the City Hall Will probably be asked at
the September meeting of the City Coun-
ell. Up TO the present time the amount
appropriated has been $4,000. or this
amount $3.50, $40 had been spent up TO May
lst. according to information furnished
the Council from the City Engineers Of
flee and published IN the DISPATCH AT the
time. On July 22d 1891 1892 had been
expended on the hall, leaving balance To
the credit of the building of 2s,424.7S,
which will carry on the work about two
months longer,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Good Templar omeers Elected.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DispatcnJ
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, July 2s.-Surprise
Lodge. Independent Order of Good lem
plars. held their regular quarterly election
fast evening at their ball, east Main street.
The following is complete list OF those
elected for the term commencing August
LIST Chief Templar, r. q: DAYS; Fast
Temular. Miss Maggie Cloves; Chaplain.
L. r. Dickinson; Marshal, Dabney. Brown
Iiehardson, Deputy Marshal, Miss Ida
Grifin; Treasurer, Miss Geneva Muliin
Financial Secretary, Miss Alice Grimm
Secretary, George Z. Beaie, and Sentinel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Venerable Lady Passes Away.

CORRESPONDENTS OF the KichmOhI DIspAICu'I
FAR,lvILLE, VA, July 2s.-7Miss G. A.
Bass died last night at the home OF her
brother Mr.. C. C. Bass, on Baptist Hill, IN
the 72d year of her age. She was born IN
Chesterfield county on the goth OF Septein;;
sber, 1870, and for nfty-seven years had
loved and served her Master. She lived
number of years at kingsviiie, near lamp
den-Sidpey College. About ten years ago
she was the victim of infammatory rheu-
matism. since which time she has been
great sufferer. never going out, but moving
about the house in an inyalid's-chair. She
was lovely character, Of vigorous mind
and most kindly and afectionate nature.
Her funeral will take place Tomorrow
morning, and her remains laid to rest Ut
the family burying-ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

John r. Bacon. This lodge Is in o most
flourishing condition and has q mempef-
ship OF nearly seventg-iiye.
Miss Minnie McGuinnitv. OF staunton'
in here on visit 10 her sister. Mrs. d. f.
Wolfe, Scotland street.
No change is reported today ia the con-
dition OF Aiias Kate Gusts. She is alarm
ingly i'll and has not yet recovered her
power of speech. She is perfectly con-
scious.
Mrs. Tyler continues better.
Samuel Harris, the weilknown coioreu
merchant, has daughter, nearly grown
very low. with little OF no hopes OF recov-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
BOTH BOY AND HORSE KILLED.
Victims of the Storm of Wednesday Near
Luray-PotterJ- Works Blown Down.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.

LURAY. Va. July 2S.-During the severe
ram and hail-storm which passed over
this section Yesterday afternoon about
o'clock, young son of Mr.. John I. Hook,
who lives near Hope Mills, about three
miles north of Luray, took refuge III an
old blacksmIth-shOp on the roadside and
was killed bv a large tree being blown
over. demol1shing the shop. The boy was
on MS way 70 the mill, and the horse he
was riding was killed When found both
boy and horse wore dead the former lying
across the horse.
The pottery establishment at Stoney
Man was also blown down and the stock
damaged.
The storm does not seem to have been
very wide in its extent, but IL ragged IN It's
greatest fury in and around Luray, though
no serious damage was done III the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

court.hcuse and elected delegates 70 tho
klcnlands congressional convention; me
mass-fheetiEg was presided over by George
Layman, promineat member OF the faF-
mers' Alliance.
Resolutions strongly endorsing hon. =.
mously adopted. after which. after loud
calls. he appeared before the vas. assem-.
blv. ana in a ringing speech addressed
them upon the issues involved N this
canvass. lie was frequently applauded.
and IL is safe 20 say that the Democrats OF
this county never before manifested so
much enthusiasm at this stage OF can
vaea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
A smsIl-Pox Scare. .
lBy telegraph to tho Dispatch

Boise CRY. IDAHO, July 2s.-The police
have ordered all Japanese residents TO
leave town immediately. At Nampa the
Chinese were ordered to.leaye. and they
will go ON the first train to-day. A mum
Der Of japanese escaped from the small
pox camp at Nsmpa and came 70 BOISE,
but they were coon sent out OF town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Robert Glenn Bratton Dead.

ISpeolaI FoIosIaIH 70 tuo
WAYNEsBoRo', VA, July 2S.-hooer'
Glenn Bratton, 2O-year-old son Oh a. o.
Rrstton. and a young man of fine promise
d,ed this afternoon at the residence OF his
narents here, after an illness OF about
seven weeks. His remains will be taken
10 Millboro' tomorrow morning ana IN.
tered in the family burying place about
two miles from there: Rev. Dr. Ooehe
viii conduct the funeral services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
ATEAMSTER STABBED TO DEATH.
The Murderer n Drunken Man. VINO "h'
Arrested aud Is Now In Jail.

NEWTON. N. c., July 2s.-News has just
been received here OF most brutal muir
der which took place IN this county this
evening. A teamster of A. Y. Sigman's
Roller-mills. of Hickory. was met on the
road about Is miles north of this place by
drunken man. A few words passed be-
tween them and the stranger drew knife
and stabbed the teamster TO death: The
murderer was captured and is now in Iaii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
PRESENTATION TO e. SUD.
The Heat Not Excessive at Newport News
One Fatal Case-A Cleveland Club.

Tho Heat Not Excessive at Newport News
One Fatal Case-A Cleveland Club.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspa,ch.l
NEwPoRT News, Va, July 2s.-The ladies
of this city on Tuesday night presented
the new steamship III Sud with hand
some silver vase. fashioned IN New York.
The presentation speech was made by At
tOrney s. G.. BrickfCrd. y. ii. Hawthorne,
the commander of the ship. responded in
a neat speech. The ship sailed for New
York Yesterday morning.
1he weather has not been as warm since
July. 1899 as 1t was Yesterday and to-day.
1t was not, however, as warm here as II
was III Norfolk, Richmond. and other
cities. At , o'clock yesterday afternoon
the thermometer at tho Warwick, where
an absolutely fair test was had, registered
W. An hour later 1t dropped to 81 and
continued 10 decline until night, when a
brisk sea breeze set IN. The rveters at
the ship-ysrd suspended work during the
afternoon, but IN other establishments the
employees put IN the full day.
AFATAL CASE.
The only case of sunstroke reported was
that Of a man named Kraus, In Wllmink's
bakery, and his death was due more to lm-
prudence than to excessive heat. lie was
40 years old and very short ana stout. He
came here ten days ago from Wilmington,
Del. HIS remains were taken to Rouse's
undertaking establishment and prepared
for burial. Mr.. Kraus walked to the city
from Lakeville about half-past O'Clock,
and upon reaching the bakery drank near
Is gallon and half OF ice-water IN about
three quarters Of an hour
well-attended meeting Of Democrats
took place Tuesday night in the Board of
Trade Hall IN this city for the purpose of
organizing a Cleveland and Stevenson
club. Dr Charles +. Gillian was called
to the char. Nearly 200 men signed the
cali. The clIb starts of with bright pros
poets and viii do some excellent work
during the campaign. Another meeting
will be held next tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN eaectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers aud cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
qIhstituta-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
YOU ARE DOWN IN THE WORLD

YOU ARE DOWN IN THE WORLD
and very far down at that, if you can
not afford to buy one OF our SUITS. We
are not asking you to do anything rash.
How can there possibly be anything
rash about such a purchase d? II these
figures fail to appeal to you, then figures
have no force. II you can't afford to
buy at these prices. you can't afford to
buy at any price. Perhaps you have
been holding back, waiting for the in
eyitable tumble which comes with an
advancing season. Ii You have, stop
waiting; the inevitable has come to
pass. rhe time to buy is not only here,
but it is short.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
FARMER KIRK HALL DEAD.
Terrific Gale and Heavy Rain on the Bay
Drowned at Primers Point.
Especial telegram to The Dispatch.l

NORFOLK. Va. July 2S.-kirk Hall. q
well-known Norfolk county farmer dled
at his home, near Great Bridge last hlght'
leaving family.
The Bay-LAne steamer failed TO arrive
until this afternoon. on account OF dis
abled steering gear. All incoming
steamers report q terrific blow on the bay
last night, and torrents of rain.
James Seton, an employee OF the Nor
folk and Carolina railroad, fell of the dock
ut Primers Point and was drowned. The
BODY was recovered and carried to Ports
mouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

lcofrespoudeDee Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
d NV CAsTIK. CRAIo COUNTY, Va, July ~. -
Oui County Court, Judge Lyman Chalkley
Presiding, convened IN monthly session to-
uAY. Very little business except the en-
lauelllng Of sgrand Jury and the finding OF
lew Indietnents Was transacted.
~ O'Clock the largest and most enthusi.
s,lle ihass-neetiDg off the unterrihed
D'"Seraey Of Craig assembled IL the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

CHICAGO, M, Jaly ss-.ms e ns, ..ss., g (
Change all started this morn'ns WIN ssoosnes !,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
CONVENTION CALLED
CAROLINA REPUBLICANS TO MEET IN
RALEIGH SEPTEMBER 7rH.
A Pull state Ticket 20 BE Placed in tho
Tield-Hope TO Win Through the
Third Party--Othsr Affairs.
[speclnl ,elegrnm o the pIspa.cn.l

RlLE1aH, N. c.. July 2s.--The event OF
to-day, awaited with great interest by all
politicians. was the meeting of the Repuo-
hcan State Executive Committee to decide
upon whether State convention should
be held. OF the seventeen members OF
the committee all save ID. @. Mangum ana
G. W. Crawford, were present. The call
OF Chairman Eaves was read aud he made
some remarks, stating the object of the
convention, and then called u. V. Walser
TO preside.
THOSE PRESENT.
Many other prominent Republicans were
present, these being J. Nj. MOODY. /. II.
Strayhorn. G. NJ. Bernard. q. III. Rogers,
Rufus Amis, James Wray, J. A. Cheek, IA.
{. Cowles. Jesse 4. Hoskins, L. 7. Deve-
reuJ. +. A. White, T. K. Purnell, James |:
Moore, John G. Dancy, j. Q. l.. Harris, and
Henry ID. Mason. Some OF these spoke.
There was Il two hours discussion.
Y. s. Lusk, of Ashevillle. offered reso-
luton calling convention TO nominate
State ticket.
There was some objection, and T. G.
Mllnken moved to amend the resolution
somewhat.
CONVENTION CALLED.
1t was then adopted, IA to /. E. p.
Powers voting in the negative. and Is as
follows:
R,soired. That the Chairman be directed
TO issue a call for a convention ut Raleigh
September 7th. TO take such action regard
ing the nomination of State ticket as In
its wisdom it shall determine.
Chairman Eaves is greatly elated at the
result Of the meeting. He said that there
had been hot fight by the anti-conven-
ton party who wanted to fuse With the
Third party, but that the fact was clear
that the committee favored State ticket.
and that this was another vindicstion OF
his course and also of his judgment in form
Ing full State ticket else it would not
have taken to-day's action.
FULL TICKEr.
He is firmly of opinion that full ticket
will be put IN the field ana declares that
western Republicans are solidly for It. and
SO are Republicans elsewhere in the State,
save IN a few localities. Eayes declared he
knew his party's feeling all over the State.
lie added that in another way the COM
mittee had expressed its confidence in
him by authorizing him TO appoint or
control q committee of five members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Found Dead In a Fence Corner.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. July DO. w.
Roberts. dong business at Free Union,
this county, was found dead sitting in a
fence corner on Wednesday morning. lie
was seen on horseback on Tuesday return
ing from his home, in Nelson county,
where he had been on visit. His horse
was quietly grazing near by. 1t Is sup
posed he was overcome By the heat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
NEGRO LuNATlCs AT DANVILLE.
Publication Delayed by Death-lmmense
Yield of Wheat at GlenwOod.
rsneci,l telegram to tho Dispatch.I

[SpeCisl telegram 10 mo Ul'pHt'h.J
DANyILLf. Va. July 2s.--Stephen Law
son (coloredl was to-day adjudged a luna.
tic and ordered TO be confined until he can
be received into the asylum. There are
i've coloIed iuUatlcs now confined III the
jail at this place.
MIR Duyal Porter, who was 10 have com
rnenced the publication OF the Alliance
Deynocraf this week. was prevented from 50
doing by the illness aud death of his child.
Mr. W. 7. Bethel. who sowed forty-elght
bushels of wheat on his forty-acre farm,
Glenwood,n IN the meadows OF the Dan,
has lust threshed ,03i bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

Tho trcasurer's reDOrt was called for and
zeal in detail and discussed with refc-
r-ure 20 enforcing more economy IN the
management OF affairs The scope and
POWERS ~ the Executive Committee was
SOD discussed. Progress was reported on
agriculture, mining. machinery. etc. Mr.
GIeuuan reported the action Of the Nlr-
gluia Press Association. Mrs. Wise re-
ported what is being done by the Commit
toe on Fine Arts, after which the board
niIunTnel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Carlisle or Brsck,nricee to speak.

Especial telegtan 70 INC pIsp" ..,,,,,
WARM SPRINGS. Va, July y--n IMAM
NJ. McAllister. member n o. s Ss,,,c pol has
e,ysn notice that either ex-Speaker Car,
isle or Hon. w. G. p. Breckenridge wlil
sneak on the issue of the campaign 81 inc
congressional convention at Clifton Forge
on August Alb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
THE HEAT IN THE TWIN CITIES.
limo for Keeping Dead BoIies Limited
Heech-Gr Conference-Other Notes.

lime for Keeping Dead Bo1ies Limited
Heech-Grove COnferencs-OtherN Notes.
correspondence OF tho Richmond Disuatchl
NUm3LE. July 2s.-lesterday was by far
Gle hottest dav # the season. aud doubt
I..sthe hottest we shall have. the maximum
temperature being 80. The torrid wave
t.I ie effects among the workmen and
..t,ral pros'ratiOns are reported, but no
...hs. There WAs much suffering amongst
f.. .treet-car and other draught-horses
ltl number Of animals went down. The
i.n at work on the steel ship, suffered
much. wind sauall at midnight changed
81. temperature somewhat and to-day the
L.lt ls less severe.
Iu.ur 4. Myers, who was thrown from
'.. horse and had his leg broken on Ne
r halliday. is able 10 get down TO ms Of
I,v Dr. j. Lansing Burrows has gone to
l- I.L- Iu Atlanta, Ga.
Albert Stuart, q pautryman al the uotel
Gladstone has gotten In Jail for thirty
lif, for stealing twenty-five cents.
AsHBUBN-wBIGHT.
Rev. De. Sledd preached at Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church last night.
IN. hours previously he united III mar
It.r lu the same church Mr. W. Il.
A..lrn and Miss Lena Davis Wright.
tr.r the ceremony the couple leit Tor
N4.tuFtou. u. G.
I.s health authorities have under con-
. .fluu the practice of keeping dead
Fl ...- gu unreasonable time before burial
lat embalming and have notified the
J.I.Iiaacr, that thirtv-six hours before
I.ru. i- long enough for any body TO be
T. zap during the summer months.
GOOD REPORTS.
lae spiritual condition Of the Church
Occupied the District Conference az Beech
ti.,,. lu Norfolk county, YESTERDAY after
Oh .. and al the ministers made exceed
..-a gratifying reports. Bishop Gran.
I.g preached at the close Of the days
>..-Ion At noon Rev. DIR. w. G.. Starr de-
',r.d the opening sermon. Rev. Paul
Whitehead. ID. D.. Of Richmond. and Rev.
.- n. Rowe. OF Bowling Green, Caroline
county. are among he visitors.
Eey. Dr. ". q. Woodbridge and family,
e. griffin, Ga, are in Portsmouth visiting
-.tt'y,s.
SIS, Minnie Hill. Of Culpeper. niece of
I...ml A. =. Ill., Is the guest OF Miss
l.-Ise Hal. Oh Duke street.