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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
1881 OF ILLNESS 10 PLAce-seEKERs
The Proposed senate InvestiGstIon Into
Character-Ceneral Notes
IBy telegraph % the Dlspatch.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 31.-Secretary
Morton. OF the Department Of Agriculture.
has devised plan to test the fitness of
applicants for positions in the department
tina; are governed by civil-service rules.
Each aspirant in fling his application Will
be required to answer certain questions as
to moral and physical fitness and also
questions bearing upon the work he desires
to perform. This will enable the Secretary
to more accurately determine the duallhca-
tions of applicants and attain higher
standard Of work IN the department.
Good Friday was spent quietly at the
White House. The President saw few
congressman from 10 TO IL o'clock, when
the Cabinet meeting began. Mrs Cieve-
land usually receives on Fridays, but she
did not receive to-day.
The LATEST LEGISLATION.
The clerks of the Senate and House
Committees On Appropriations are en-
gagged upon n compilation Of the legisla-
tion Of the last Congress, which, when
finished. will show all the appropriations
that have been made. the new offices that
have been created, the Offices abolished,
the salaries increased. and the salaries re-
duced. The work will be complete and
accompanied by an index thatwlll make 1t
one of ready reference. Ii will not be
ready before .he FIST of May.
Republican senator who stands high
in party counsels said TO-DAY that the pro-
posed senatorial investigation of private
characters and the reorganization scheme
would come TO nothing this session. They
could not be considered while the con-
tested seats are under discuss on, and
when that subject is disposed OF the Sen
ate will probably adjourn, as quorum
would otherwise disappear within two
days after the President notifies the body
that he has no further business to present
to it.
EQUALIZATION OF APPOINTMENTS.
Secretary Carlisle is having prepared a
list Of the EMPLOYEES Of the Treasury De
partment. with tine salaries they receive.
and Will have il arranged by States. When
completed IT will show the number of en-
ployees credited 10 each State, the aggre-
gate salary that people from the State re-
celve. and column showing what. by the
law of appointment, the State should re-
ceive. The list has been prepared already
TO such an extent As to show great dlspro-
portion among the States, some OF the
States having mnnv more clerks than their
proper quota and others less.
The District of Columbia Is credited
with more than / 600 out of the 1000 en-
plovees, when its quota, II Is SAID. should
only be eleven people. Secretary Carlisle.
il ls understood. intends bv every means
in his power to reduce the District OF Co
lumbia's list of employees. that the States
may receive their proper quota OF appoint
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
DR.. r. C. FLOWER.
The Famous Boston Physicisn Coming TO
Virgins.


Virgins.
Or. r. g. Flower. of Boston. will visit
Richmond on the following days; At Ex-
change Hotel. Richmond. Va. Wednes-
day, Thursday. and Friday. April 18th.
18th, and 18th.
DR.. Flower has hundreds of patients in
Washington and Virginia, and the crowds
that gather to consult him at his stopping
places remind one of the gathering OF a
convention. DR.. Flower treats chronic
diseases only, but these he treats with
marvellous skill. His patients come for
hundreds of miles TO see him and bring
their sick nsighbors in large numbers,
We published short time ago . long
list of testimonials from prominent men
and women Of the South test,fying to Dr.
Flowers almost miraculous cures OF Can
Ger, Consumption, Paralysis, and Nerve
Troubles. II is claimed for DR.. Flower
that he can tell any person his trouble
without asking any questions, and that be
possesses every facility that money aud
skill can give for curing the sick. At any
rate. this will give readers IN opportunity
TO consult this distinguishsd Boston ply
sicisl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
VIRGINIA STATE PATRONAGE.
The Presidents Views and the Appli-
cnnts' Determination.
IBy telegraph to the DisDntch.l

WASHINGTON. March 3l.--Messrs. O'Fer-
rail- and Lawson. the committee appointed
by the Virginia delegation in Congress TO
ascertain the Presidents views IN regard
TO the distribution of patronage in that
State. reported to a meeting OF the full
delegation tonight. Their report was TO
the effect that the President would
not bind himself to make any appointment
recommended by the united delegation.
Int would glve due consideration 10 their
recommendations. In view of this action
the six applicants for the various, ap;
pointments at the Presidents disposal Will
use their individual influence with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01

wAsHlsGToE, ID. G.. March 3l.-There seeme ns
% he no ukelihoof of any changes besng mhee
s,no,,s, tte osiclais OF the United states FISH
Tommission. Their tenure Of once IA the pass ~
has bsen based ON good conduct 1he nrs, 70
mold the Office was Professor Baird, WHO ore, ~ ~
1sST During bis incamtency 90 talery vas
at,arned 10 tho position, bet Afterwards such y
nroyisiou was made sud after brief occnpshcy
~ me oflce by Professor Goode, Commssioher .
Mcdonald WAS appointed finn coinmssons. az ~ =
President Cleveland during ms ntst 'ofh 10 INV
a r.t saieried Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
A $4,000 Fire.
lBy telecraph % one DIspatch.l

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 3l.-The nve-story
buildings Nos. 100 to 1877 north Front street,
owned and occupied by the Weikel & smith
Spice Company, we're partially destroyed by
fire this morning. Loss, $4,000; covered by
ins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Nsw Press Organization.

TRENTON, y. j., March 3I.-The American
Press, an organization for the gathering and
dissemination OF news. nled articles OF incorpc-
ration here to-day. The capital stock IL s2,50O,-
600, and the corporators are: Orlando j.
Smith, OF the American Press Association: Al
bert 2. Langley. OF the SprineHeld linton Ro-
bort Williams, OF the Paterson Call; Albert Law
son, OF the Cincinnati Tribune, and James III.
Emerson, OF tho ApeOnia Sentinel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
SERlOus MARYLAND FIRE.
Twenty Buildings Out of n Towns Hun
dred and Fifty Destroyed.
IBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.

GALENA, MD., March 3l.--A fire this
morning destroyed twenty frame build
ings out of about one hundred and fifty
in the town. causing loss of $4,000.
Among the buildings burned were the
stores Of W. T. Hyland and w. T. Woods.
When the fire broke out Mr.. Woods was
making a fire in his store. He started out
to fight the flames, leaving open the
draught Of his stove. which became over
heated and set fire 10 the store. The town
has no fire department. Bucket brlgades
were organized, and after two hours hard
work the fire was under control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Illegal Distiliery Seized.
Az tolegrnph to the Dlspatch.l ]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March h31.-Internal-Reve-
nue-CollectOr Brooks to-day seized the brewery OF
Philip Klein q Son, Nos. 23O9 and 23l1 Wallace
street. as a result OF the discovery made yester-
day that an Illicit molesses rum distillery OF
1900 gallons capacity was being conducted
therein. small quantity OF warm rum spirits
WAS found. and it was evident that a larger
quantity had been run into sower through
q rubber hose which appliance was kept In
readiness in case OF discovery. Tho plant IL
valued at $4,000 and the illegal dlstlllery Is one
of the largest ever unearthed. Philip Klein, Jr.,
the SON. was held in 81. 900 bail by United States
Commissioner Bell for further hearing to-mor-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01

A DISPATCH correspondent will give in
to-morrow's issue sketches of historical
mansions and descriptions of scenes along
the James river between Portsmouth and
Richmond. and he also tells snake-story
in connection with Jackson. of Alexan-
dria, who was killed III 1861 by the New
York Zouaves.
The full history and pedigree of that
wonderful horse. Nancy Hanks. with the
records of her ancestors. will be the sub
Ject of an article written especially for
Sundays 12-page DIsPATCH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
civ CtrcuIt Court,

Sui, was instituted In the City Circuit Court
Meehy, Jr., for $500. In the case OF Truman A.
Parker & Co. against Edward s. Gentry
Judgment was confessed for s216.j0. The jury
found for the defendants la the suit OF w. o..
Belts against the Hamburg-Bremen Fire
Insurance Company.
la the case Of Campbell Bailey against tho
Richmond Granite Company, action for dam
ages for injuries received by plaintiff while
working in defendants quarry, tho jury gave
tho nlainfin 81 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01

Courthouse 70 this county 10 a ine lot Of pine
and oak timber and cut II up into lumber
There are two applicants for tho pos t-ofice
here-Mr. Wiley Hnsxins and Mr.. Charles Ir-
ying--both nicc gentlemen.
The Republicans are very quiet, but the Third
party men are still hopeful The Indications
are that II the Democrats fully carry Jut our
platform they will reioin our ranks ana Unite In
The good work OF reform. They will havs full
ticket IN Appomattox, bat none IN this county
B Mrs. Louisa T. Jones, of Jones's Mil, had her
residence totally destroyed BY nre few days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Suicide or Murder?
tBy telegraph 70 the lJispatch.I

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 31.-A Tallahas-
see special TO the Times-Uaio says Walter
Grimm, OF Detroit, Mich, was found dead In the
woods near the railroad late this afternoon
one mile east of Tallahassee. There was
wound on his face and a pistol oy
his side. few days ago two young
men registered at the Leon Hotel here with
no baggage and paid their bill In advance.
They tool walk yesterday and only one re-
turned This afternoon he tcld parties here
that his friend wss missing and that he feared
be had committed suicide. Search was lnsti-
tute1 with tho above result An inquest VIII DO
f,alA to-,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
eELTEo THE WORLD ON "BIKes."
Two Yonng Men Make the Tour In Three
Years. Crossing China.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

Sr. LOUIS. No.. March 31.-This morning
Thomas G.. Allen, of Ferguson, Mo. and
Will l.. Sachtleben. OF Alton, Ill.,. rolled
into st. Louis on their bicycles. having
completed a tour of the world in three
years. Both the young men graduated
from Washington University IN 1890 and
undertook the trip to improve their
education. In their tour the 'cyclers
crossed the Chinese Empire from east to
west, distance Of 5000 miles. and are the
only white men who have accomplished
this feat s.ace Marco Polo did so IN the
t=7Tteenth century. Representatives OF
the st. Louis cycling clubs met the tour
lists outside tho city and escorted them 10
clubhouse, where they were given an
enthusiastic reception.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
u. s. Rollinc-Stock 60.

NEW YORK. March 3l.-In the United States
Circuit Court to-day Judge Lacombe authorized
William G. Lane, as permanent receiver OF the
the securities, land. and patent rights belonging
70 the company and now IN his possession.
Several suits are now pending In Illinois, Ohio,
Alabama, and other states for foreclosure OF tho
consolidated real-estate mortgage bonds OF the
company.
The value )f tho securities set forth 10 the aD-
plicatOn OF the receiver Is 1913, ,3o3.9O, besides
l5 patents several lots OF real estate at Hege-
wich, ILL., 1,5541z acres Of land at Ball Pla-, Ala,
and cars and bargcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
FATAL RAILWAY WRECK.
Eight Freight and Two Passepger-Cars
Go Through Trestls.
By telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

10y tcitsIdPu ~ shV D''P"'
ATLANTA. Ga, March 3l.-A special TO
the Constellation from jug Tavern says; A
train on the Georgia Southern and Florida
railway went through O trestle a few miles
from here this evening and was totally
wrecked. The engine remained on the
track. Eight freight and two, passen-
ger-cars fell distance, of nifty, feet.
they were torn into splin.ers: The in-
jured are: Conductor G.. F.. Moss, cut
over the right eve and badly bruised
Judge Winburn. mail clerk. rght
leg and thigh broken and bruised inter-
slightly cut and bruised Rev. j. H..
Wood, Of jug Tavern. badly mashed on
the head aud body and internally bruised; /;
Miss Williamson. Of Social. Circle. danger
ously hurt, not expected to lives Mrs:
bruised; George Lyon (colored). train
hand, badly hurt. Steven Thomas (coi-
ored), traln-hand, has since died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
SOFT IMPEACHMENT ADMITTED.
Commander whiting Is Engaged to uiss
All Foug Sure Enough.
[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l J

New YORK March 31.-A special to tho
World from San Francisco says: Com
Navy, admits that the report of his en-
gagement to Miss All Fong, of Honolulu. IS
correct. As to when the wedding is to
take place the prospective bridegroom
saws he cannot tell. Naval officers must
get married when they can.
The Alliance is now being fitted up for
wears cruise. This probably means that
she will spend the summer In Bering sea
and the next winter III the South, ana
then go out of commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
The Tennis Tournament.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, March 31.-A special
from Magnolia Springs TO the Tines Union says !:
The tennis Tournament closed to-day. Hobart
and Talmadge beat Wrenn and Wright in tho
final OF tho double-6-5. SO, 81, 6.3. IN the
nnal OF tho handicap Talmadge beat Avery
6-S, 6-2, 6-3. The prizes were as follows
For singles-1st, TO Hobart I'd, 70 Avery. In
ana Talmadge lst (; Wright
and Wrenn "a. in the handicap-Talmadge
! st, Avery I'd. In the ladies' and gentlemens
double Wrenn and Miss schultz won the 1rst
prize. No seconds were given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
rlec,ric Plan, Destroyed.

McKEEsPoRT. PA. March 3l.-This morning
The NcKeespoit Electric-Light Companys plant
caugbt 0re and was totally destroyed. LOSS
frorS e75.O 600 to 100000. Tho blaze WAS
started by torch in the hands OF an one.
s,aste which communicated the flame TO an OIL
bsrrci. which exploded, scattering nre In oil di-
TectiOnH. ,,x q ,,,,t.ars,
The Daquesne electric railway anu Oltinohs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
soDR OF the American Revolution.
fpv ,ala1rar,h IN tho Disnatrhl

NEW YORK. March 31.--At meeting OF the
Executive Committee Of the Sons OF the Ameri-
can Revolution at the Office OF General Horace
Porter, the President General, to-day Il was re-
solved merely 10 hold a pro forDsa congress in
New York city May LIST, and TO adjourn all I'M
portant business, including tho election OF
officers, % a special congress 10 be held In Chi.
cago June 6tn. Tne first trtennial cOnclave OF
the whole society at Chicago was appointed for
June 18th, the day followIny the congress,
when there will be great celebration OF tho
anniversary Of Banker Hin by both the Sons
and the Daughters OF the American Revolution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Vnrivht Piano Free.

Hume-Minor Company. on Ninth street,
is going TO give away another oeautifui
Grand Upright Piano freey IL you con-
template purchasing a piano. sn organ,
music books. or ANYTHING IN the music
tnnino or repairine see Hume Minor Com
pany drst. and you may get the beautiful
piano free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Robbery OF n Railway.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.


SEDALIA, Mo-, March 31.-A big steal among
engineers and hremen on the Missouri Pacific
railroad has been brought 10 light IN this city.
An Official investigation resulted to-day in the
discharge Of a time-keeper, nine engineers, and
six hremen, with the prODa bility OF many others
being implicated. The train-men. in collusion
with the time-keeper had drawn checks for
time not put in by them. Tho compaDys loss
will reach thousands OF dollars. and extends
over n period Of about ten months. No names
are given,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Cherokee-strip Regulations.

ISpeclaI toIeI.raIn 20 INC DI5patcH'I
WASHINGTON, u. c., March 3l.-Although the
regulations which will govern In the opening OF
the Cherokee strip have not been perfected, yet
IL can be stated now that they will be prepared
being obtained by those who rush upon the strip
before Il Is legally opened by executive procls-
nation. system Is being perfected by secre-
tary smith which will entirely do away with tho
prlorlty resulting from physical seizure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Exposition at Augusta.


AUGUSTA, GA, March 31.-Tho Augusta Ex-
position Company has made contract with tho
Georgia State Fair ssocation to hold fair this
fall in Augusta. Tue exposition Will begin
Tuesday, October 18th. and continue one month.
frs: two weeks OF tho exposition. President
Cleveland and his Cabinet will be invited 10 at
tend the exposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
w.,s,cbnss,,s Weaver, Strike.

PALMER, MASS, March 3l.--The weayers Ia
Mill No. OF the Thorndyke Company, at Thorn
dyke. struck this morning for more pay. The
weavers claim that the company has Increased
the number OF yards In cut cloth, bnt has not in
creased the price per cut for weaving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Many NAVY Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. March 3l.@tourth-As-
s,stsnt. post master-Genera Maxwell today eI-
pointed I30 fourth-cisss posimasters. a Mnict, ~
tnyoIves 80 removals. Tho largest number o,
- .,',.atr,menfs was made Ia Indiana, where
more were 80. Involving Is removals Ia MIS-
souri there we're 10 appointments and 2 re-
movals; Tennessee, 20 appolntnnotn'' and % ,o
femoyais: kentucky, Appointments ana =
retnoysis: Meat Virginia, appointments aii
the inculnbents having resigned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Pope Leo and King Humbert.

(By Anglo-Amertcan cable 10 the Dispatcn.l
ROME, March 3l.-The Vatican has announced
that the Pope will not grant audience 10 any
royal personages OF the Roman Catholic faitn
who come 10 Rome TO attend the silver wedding
OF King Humbert and Queen Margaret lhIs
decision will apply also TO representatives OF
Catholic sovereigns. In the cases Of Protestant
sovereigns who attend the wedding no such gen.
eral rule has been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
,n,,oo,,cr,,-p.u.r,m.u. Appointments.

WAsuIserox. D. G.. March 3I.-secIetssry a. :
Morton has appointed I'VE state ss, "a rr,I
Isl ihsy are: Frank A. Dlalush, OF INN Hs; =;
ricS 4. D. Fisher, removed; A. :. mefyer. o'
wyoming, rice X A, slack, remoyed ". ~ ~
q, fTenpossse. vsoe n. II. Reeves. ropoved; l. ~
E.x ~ Wisconsip. rics n. G. Adams, removes
and Nathan Pratt, OF Delaware. rice Daniei d.
stewart. removed. M .,o,n..A ,yo.
D. 81 a Of been ., sppSlnieSdl Rsrieul,prs ur
r,ex Henry Pneips res bed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Notes from the Opera.

There was another charming performance OF
Robin Hood at the Academy last night. The
opera will DO repeated this afternoon and to-
night, with slight changes In the cast. Miss
tralto, will be the Allsn-a,Dale at the matinee
and MIR. Bells viii be the Little john Al nghs
Miss Ethel Batch wiz sustain the part OF Maid
Marian and Mr.. Edward Palfrey viii sing tho
lines Of Robin Hood.
Regular prices prevail during this engage
pnA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
General Berdan Die. suddenly.

WASHINGTON, March 31.--General Hiram Ber.
dan, the inventor Of tae famous Berdsn long
range finder, torpedo. and rifle, died suddenly
al the Metropolitan Club, In this city, this eve
ming. He had been I'll for some time win ang'na
Dscfor,s lie was engaged In a game OF chess
with Admiral Crosby: suddenly his head drop
ped and he began 10 breathe heavily, and he ex-
pired almost instantly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
FOUND DROWNED IN A cIsTERN.
Sad Fate of Little Joe Fannan-Shot for
Interfering-An Easter Evening.
Especial telegram TO the Dispstch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispstch.l
ROANOKE. Va, March 31.-Joe Fannan,
the 7-year-old son of +. Fannan, myste-
rlously disappeared from his home. in this
city, yesterday evening and his body was
found this afternoon IN the cistern at the
mineral-wool plant here. 1t is supposed
that he accidentally fell into the water
when no one was near and was drowned.
His parents are almost distracted.
FATALLY ISJUBED.
James p. Gum (colored) was shot to-
day by 2. Marham and perhaps fatally in-
iured. The difficulty occurred bv re-
mark Of William Ferguson, an old white
man, accusing Marham of stealing chick
ems. and he was about to strike Ferguson
when Gum interfered and was then shot
by Marham.
The elegant residence of Mrs. II. NJ.
Daniel was thronged last evening with
handsome men and fair ladies. the occa-
sion being an Easter evening" for the
benefit of the Cavalry Baptist church
here. The halls and parlors we're beauti-
.fllly decorated with palms. ard ferns.
while strains of sweet music hoated softly
through the happy throng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
GENERAL KIRBY SMITH.
Laid to Rest with Military Honors-Tri-
butes of Esteem.
[RY telerraph % the pispatch.l ]


SEwASEE. Tenn. March 31.-The funeral
Of General Edmund Kirby Smith took
place here to-day at ~ o'clock. A special
tram of six cars arrived from Nashville
with 500 veterans and two companies OF
State troops The funeral was of mill
tary character. beautiful floral tribute
was presented by the students of the uni
versity in which the late General was a
professor. kilograms of coincidence have
poured IN from all parts of the Union,
showing the esteem in which he was held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01

and were picked up as suspects. but the
inhabitants seem TO have no suspicion
that any one of them had hand in the
murder. The excitement continues TO- Dc
very great, and the more so because 1t y
believed that no clue has yet been found
that will lead. If followed, to the arrest Oh
the murderers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Double Negro Tragedy.

FAYETTEVILLE, n. C., March 31.-Henry Col
Inns, a well-knoWn colored truck-iarmer, In rit>
of insanity to-day shot his son, the bah striking
the ear but not seriously woundiDg the boy. and
then committed suicide by horribly butchering
himself with an axe. He had accumulated con-
siderable property and was much esteemed by
the community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Convicted of Robbery.


BIRyTsGHAM, ALA, March 3I.--Jefferson Har-
rison was to-day convicted in tho United States
District Court OF robbing East Tennessee, Vir-
glnia and Georgia mail train near Piedmont last
fall. He is Young married man, who lives an
ordinary farmers life among the North Alabama
mountains. lie was convicted on the testimony
OF his alleged accomplish. The trial lasted over
a week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
Ftns Chevipc-Gums.

A fine gum is clean and always free from
grit--never crumbles nor readily loses It's
sweetness the flavor is lasting. refreshing,
and of stimulating nature OF the highest
and purest perfection. These are rare are
Yucatan Gum renowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-01
An Incsndiary Sentenced.
rsnecisI telegra IN 70 tho Dispat,h.n

HAMPTON. VA, March 31.-W. H. Booker tcoi-
ored) was convicted in the Circuit Court to-day
Of attempting TO burn n dwelling-house and
given two years In the penitentiaty. Judge
Gunter refused 20 grant q new trial.
While at work on building at the Soldiers
Homo to-day Mr.. r. V. Richardson fen about
twenty feet 10 the !oists below, inIurins himself
very seriously.