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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
SERIOUS PETERSBURG FIRE.
Probably Il Whole Business Block De
stroyed-Loss Many Thousands.

fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.I
PETERSBURG, Va, April G.-At midnight
n fire broke out in the second story OF the
building on Sycamore street near
Bollingbrook occupied by Marx Morse
as restaurant. The upper floors were
used as storage rooms by tho Petersburg
Furniture Company, and the large guam
tity of lnhammable material there caused
the flames to spread rapidly. In less than
half an hour the adjoining building. on
the ground floor of which is W. L. Spots
wood drugstore. was also involved. and
the fire ran around rapidly to the build
ines on Bollingbrook street, the whole
forming virtually one block. At this
time Il A. NJ the fire Is not yet under
control. and it is likely that the whole
block will 60. How the fire originated IS
unknown nor can an estimate bo made OF
the loss, but it will run up INTO the thou
sands.
At o'clock the fire IS still burning
fiercely. A rough estimate of the damage
is about 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
An Alleged murderer Arrss,ed.

Correspondence OF tue kichrnend Dlspatcn.l
WASHINGTON. N. c.. April 5.-A vender OF
medicines calling himself "George Lewis" wss
arrested at Pantigo yesterday aud taken 20 VIII
son to-day. Lewis" answers the description OF
Ihe murderer OF George Howard, who was killed
al Saratoga, Wilson county. some time ago. He
was taken 20 Wilson 20 be Identified. "Lewis"
says he IA not the man. Claims 10 have been
horn In Virginia and raised in Cleveland, o.
Governor Carr offered $500 Tor the murderer Of
Howard,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
SALE OF The SCHOONER VAN oUsEN
The Family Celebrates the 03d Birthday
of MIR. Charles Rei1.

NORFOLK, Va. April 5.-The schooner
Grace Van Dusen, which was dlsmasted
and injured by running on sunken wreck
on the Horseshoe. has been sold TO parties
in Brooklyn for S2.475.
The oldest citizen of Norfolk, tho we'll
known merchant. Mr.. Charles Reid, cele-
brated the 93rd anniversary of his birth
with his children. grandchildren. and
great. grandchildren at his residence, on
east Main street. last night. Mr.. Reid has
been in business here for seventy-two
years.
cDD-FELLows' HEADQUARTERS.
The Purcell House will be the headquar-
ters of the officers and delegates OF the
Grand Lodge. Independent Order Of Odd
Fellows. next week. IL has been eight
wears since the Grand Lodge met in Nor
folk. GTand-Msster Stansbury has ap-
pointed Past -Grands X. q. Turner, OF this
city; X. A. Etheredge. of Portsmouth, and
W. ID. Zimmerman. of Alexandria, the
Committee on Credentials.
The Virginia Odd-FeliOlo is the title Of an
s-page. neatly-prnted monthly paper that
appeared in Portsmouth TO-DAY. edited
and published By Past Grand n. 4. White
hurst.
The lumber dealers composing the
North Carolina Pine Lumber Association
are visiting the various mills of this locali-
" to-day. They held their annual meet
ing at Virginia Beach yesterday.
Rev. John X. White. of the Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Conference. and his
bride arrived IN Portsmouth this morn
ing on their honeymoon trip to visit
relatives.
SLIDE" MURDERER JAILED.
Al. Gillingham. charged with the muir
der of the Spanard Santone. at the
"Shde." was brought from Newport News
last night and committed TO Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Annual Convention of the Y. ". G. A
fCnactaI tala1rann IN tha Dianatcnl

nuai convention OF the Young Mems Christian
Associations Of North Caroliue viii conyece IN
this city tomorrow afternoon. About 800 dele
gates are expected Among the speakers on
the programme are Rev. K. J. McBryde. ID. d.,
OF Lexington, Va; u. 4. hchaels, railroad
secretary, Richmond. ana w. A. WyBne, gene
raj secretary, Roanoke, Va.
The next session OF tho Grand Lodge Of
knights OF Pytnias viii be held ln Greensboro
In June. Winston had been selected. but ON a.
count Of the meagre hotel accommodations here
the change was made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Rnrnsa to n.ath, IN Ira Cradle.

tCortespohuoncoot too nirDinonu p'sD'sSn'i
GRgESyIILE, ". G. April 5.A little 0-months-
old child Of Mr.. ). III. House. living i few miles
from Greenville. was accidentally burned 10
death q day or two sgo The mother had gone
out in the yard Ior y FEW minutes. leaving the
child In It's cradle. She was attracted oy cries
from the child aud returning 70 the house found
the cradle and baby IN flames 10 "a supposed
thai tho are popped into The cradle from Ino
e-piace. The child lived oniy q short wnilc
after the accident.
The young people hero gave their nrss after
Lcnt german last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
THE "Box-oF-MArcHesD MURDER
Missouri Martin (Colored) on Trial for tho
Killing of Tom Moore (Colored).
Special telegram to the Disp'

BRIs1oL. Tenn, April 5.-The trial of
Missouri Martin (colored). charged with
numbering Tom Moore (colored) in June
last, began IN the Hastings Court Of Bris-
tol. Va, this morning. The dying decla-
ration OF Moore was read and corrobora-
tive testimony introduced. which makes 1t
"a very strong case. A difficulty arose be-
tween the woman and Moore, who lived
with her and her husband. over a box of
matches. and she shot him. from which he
died in four DAYS. The trial will consume
several days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
The Jonc.-Owen Land Suit.

fCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatca.l
GRgEN BAY, VA, April 5.-Nr. J. Il. W. Pep
loe, OF Richmond, was here yesterday 10 take
dopostions in the Jones and Owen land suit at
Meherrin, Va.
Mr.. Willie j. PerEinson Is quite Ill at his home,
near here.
Mr. G.s. Wing is in Richmond on business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
RRaIDYNCE DRsTROYED.

This morning about o'clock the resi-
dence of Mr. Joseph A. Pendleton. owner
of the Roxbury GrIst- and Flour Mills, IN
Spotsylyania county. caught fire from the
kitchen, and. with its contents, was de-
stroyed. The family narrowly escaped IN
their night-clothes. The building was in
sured. but there was no insurance on the
household effects.
The grand jury TO-DAY indicted Addison
Rouzle (colored) for breaking into VI. f..
Harris's Racket store and stealing lot Of
jewelry aud clothing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06

The Domestic Scwing-Machine Compa-
nv has moved their Offices, sale-rooms,
and ware-rooms 10 100 east Broad street.
This sprlng's designs IN patterns. as shown
by the Domestic Publishing Company, are
attracting great deal OF attention. Cata-
lnn1ias frna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Turf aud Diam ond.
fBy telegraph 10 tho Dispatch.

10y tsIexFupn 20 tno DlsVulVH'I
NEW ORLEANS. April 5.-First racs-four and
one-hslt furtongs-Miss Francis won; Morocco
second, Rebel third. fine, So.
second race-nye and one-haif furlongs-Nir-
GIN won Edwin second. Whittier third. Time,
1909.
Third rece-six furlongs-Borths b. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Th.rI,,o.,r,cL-Tnrner Marr

BEDFORD CITY, VA. April 5.-Mr. Walter Fltz-
patrick. the assistant cashier OF the FIRST Ma
ional Bank OF TINS place and Miss Mamie Turn
or an accomplished young lady OF this county,
were united in matrimony this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
SENATOR ROACH SUSTAINED.
His Fellow Citizens at Home Give Him
Enthusiastic End orsement
[By telegraph 70 the Dispatch

FARGO. n. D., April 5.-Nearly every citi-
zen of Grafton turned out to mass
meeting held in the City Hall last night
for the purpose Of endorsing Senator
Roach and condemning his assailants.
The ball was not large enough to hold the
crowd which enthusiastically cheered
every mention Of Senator Roach's name
and hissed every mention OF his malign-
ers. Resolutions were passed reciting tho
Senator's record while citizen CT the
gfate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06

The Exposition UniyerselIe de Tart Cnlinsife
awarded tho highest honors % ASGosiUEA bl''
TERs as the most eficaciOus siimuiant to eaeite
the appetite ana TO keep the digestive organs ~
good order. ASK for the genuine article mshu'
featured by DR.. J. G. B. siegert sons ana De-
ware OF limitations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Chicken. and Eggs.

A bigger crop of chickens was raised in
Virginia last year than ever before: Duo
TO the free use OF PolA Miiier's victory
Poultry Food. Sold by druggists and
country merchants at % cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
ROBBERS IN FREDERICKSBURG.
How a Rrave Young Lady Scared Bur
clar-DwellinG Destroyed by Fire.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
FREDEmcKsBURG, va. April 5.-Che town
was visited again last night 10y. robbers.
The residences OF Mrs. Alexander Little
and Mrs. Bradford were entered, but IN
each instance the thief was scared on pc
fore accomplishing his purpose. At Mrs.
Bradfords he caught hold of the hands OF
ono Of the ladies while she was asleep IN
bed. When she awoke she was told to
keep quiet, that her life was , in
the hands Of the Tobber, and that
If sho gave alarm he would kill her. She.
however was equal to the emergency and
with commendable bravery told the hend
that his life was in her hands, and he,
thinking she was gong to use revolver,
the window by which he had entered and
made GOOD his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Young nrr. Yanng Skinned with sss6.

Ispecihl telegrnni % tho DIspH-o1II
WINSTON, N. O.. April 5.-News reached here
that TO-DAY J. II. Young. ayoung man reared near
known after ssindIing wareAoussmen st Wat
nut Cove and Greeasboro and several farner'
70 tho amount OF about S970.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
DO You Want "A Piano

Remember these facts-that Hume
Minor Company. Ninth street.. sell the best
Pianos 90 the lowest price, on the easiest
terms, and will save you money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06

The latest ideas in ladies' and childrens
fashions are beautifully illustrated IN tho
pattern publication for spring issued oy
the Domestic Publishing Company, IVj
east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
win .ehifrm.un., Asthma Cure

there IS no waiting for results. Its action
trial eonvinces the most skeptical. Trial
packages tree of druggists or by mail. Ad-
dress DIR. II. Schifmann, 81. Paul, Minn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
GOVERNOR M'KlNNEY'S FLAGSHIP.
The CunbOat Chesapeake Getting Ready
for the Naval Rendezvous.

NORFOLK, Va. April 5.-The OYSTER
gunbont Chesapeake. which Will be the
Governors flagship during the rendezvous;
is in port cleaning up for the distinguished
duty she is TO perform on that occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
THE NEXT eovERNoRsHlP.
General Rufus A. Ayers Withdrsws from
the Contest to Unite the Southwest.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dtspatchl
Bro STONE Gar. Va, April 5.-Ex-Attor-
ney-General Rufus A. Ayers to-day wrote
the following letter withdrawing his name
from the gubernatorial contest:
r. I. IrUine, Esq, President Ayers Democrat
Cub:
NV Dear Sir,-Iam very anxious that the
Democrats of Southwest Virginia should
so act as to secure that influence IN the
councils OF our party 10 which. In my
oplnion. they are under present conditions
so Justly entitled. While | do not be-
lIeve that the high Office of Gov;
ernor should be sought for or filled
from sectional considerations purely
and while | have in the past eXpe-
rienced too nIch kindness from the party
at large ia the State to be willing 70 urge
the sectional issue unduly. ! still think IN
the matter OF the governorshlp the south
west, which is fast becoming materially
the hope of the State and politically the
Gibraltar of Democracy, should receive
greater consideration at the hands or the
party in the rest of the State. 1t is ap-
parent that we cannot hope TO achleye
this with several candidates IN the heid
and divided delegations. Our section
should unite upon some one candidate,
| aud personal preferences should be made
subordinate to the end. as well as to the
good Of our beloved State.
GOOD EXAMPLE.
I have. therefore. carefully considered
| the situation, and believing that example
| is better than precept. have Determined N
| the interest of harmony. and with the
view of aiding the party in this section to
unite upon and give its undivided support
to some one candidate. to request your
| club to withdraw my name from the con-
| taet and toannOunce TO the party through
out the State that | am not candidate,
and that my name will not be presented to
the convention. In taking this step am
not unmndful Of my obligations to your
| club, the kindness of its members, ana the
| generous and fatterlng assurance OF sup
port and goodwill which | have received
| from nv friends IN all portions Of tho state,
and to them and TO members of the. cluo |
desire 20 express my deepest and most
| profound gratitude.
am very sincerely yours.
lSignedl Il. A. AYERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
Rescued by His Little Companion.

lCOrreSpOnlence OF tno hlc1uioHu bispasCn.l
ALEXANDRIA. Va. April 5.-Noble Davis, lt-
tie 5-yearold BOY, fell overheard In Prncc-street
dock to-day aud was rescued BY l3-yesr-oid
companion, Willie Robey, who Jumped into the
water aud brought him 10 the shore.
this CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06

SUFFERERS FEoM COUGHs, SoRE THROAT. ete.'
should try "Bsows's BRONCHIAL IRocHss''
simple brt sure remedy. Sod only ~ 0o1s''
Price 2J cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
PhiIIins, pirestlhIe Cocos

produces a feeling OF ighncss and buoyaney"
against that OF weight, hoaiacne' and depseS-
slon, so common with the ordinary coooas. ih'
only cocoa with rich chocolate haSot'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
TOeAcco-FACTORY CONSUMED.
Insurance WIN Cover the Losses-Political
Freaks in Campbell County.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA. April 5.-The large leaf
tobacco factory OF Trent Il Watts. located
on Madison street between Ninth and
Tenth. was completely destroyed by hre
this afternoon between and 5 o'clock.
The fire before discovered had gained such
headway that only small portion OF the
stock was saved, besides the books and
papers. There was a large stock ot Leaf
tobacco in the building. but most or IL
was loose, and consequently could not oe
gotten out. The insurance. as near as as
can be ascertained, was between 9lO'OOO
and $4,000. and the building was insured
for 81, 900, which will nearly cover tho loss.
A QUEER POLITICAL CARD.
Politics have gotten in queer mix IN
Campbell county. w. 4. Simpson. char;
man of what is called the Provisional
Committee" committee that was formed
OF the kickers against the Democratic con-
vention that was held some time ago 70
make nominations for the county oihce5,
has issued the following card: " mass
meeting of Democratic citizens who are
opposed TO the recent action Of the Execu-
tive Committee III ordering the. conyen-
ton OF March 10th will be held at Rust
burg Monday, April 10. 1898 County
Court day.. for the purpose OF deciding
upon plan of procedure IN the coming
spring election. and all citizens OF the
Third party persuasion who feel inclined
to act with Us IN this election are coz
daily invited to participate"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
PROPOSED THlRD-PARTY PAPER.
A Contest In the Council Which Involves
&IC,OOO-SIr. Latham for Postmaster.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DIspatch.l
WAsHIxarov. n. G.. April "a large
hand-bill is displayed on the streets and
over the county calling meeting at the
court house tomorrow to organize stock
company and publish Third-party paper.
The hand-bill is signed Many Citizens "
A talk with some of the leaders by the
DISPATCH correspondent reveals the fact
that the paper Is to start out with about
ave thousand readers. There is quite a
number of Third-partyites and sympa-
thizers in the First Congressional District.
c. If. Horton. of the defuDcc Carolina Dis-
match, of Hertford. is here and will be Sc
cretary of the meeting. He IS expecting q
lob and will have charge of the mechanI-
cal part of the proposed paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
CLOSE OF THE OYSTER SEASON.
Successful shad- aud Hsrriug-Ffshing-
Lumber Company Charrerod.

Correspondence OF the Richmcni Dlspatch.l
NORFOLK. April 1.-THE oyster-catching
season being over. the boatmen are over
hauling thor vessels and getting them
ready to run truck. The packers con-
tinue to receive orders and will ship plants
to the North and West until the LIST of
May. 1t Is too warm to ship south. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
BADLY HURT.

Daring burglars went into the general
store of w. H. Hood. at Smithheld, night
before last and blew open two safes. From
ono they got 1915 IN bills and from the
other quantity of gold.
as from .his State as Minister 10 Greece. IL
native OF tennessee, your correspondent
IS informed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
RENDEZVOUS ARRANGEMENTS.
Tho Grand Naval Baii-The Rsces In the
Roads-Dutch and Italian ships.
[By telegraph 20 the Dispatch.l

tBy telegraph 20 the DlspalcA.I
NORFOLK. Va, April 5.-Full and final
arrangements for the grand military and
naval ball TO be gwen IN Norfolk April 2ist
in honor of the naval officers. foreign and
rative. connected with the ships rendez-
vousing here were completed tonight. Ap-
plicatiOns for tickets have been received
from thirty five army and 200 naval oili-
GERS. The armory in which the ball is TO
be held will comfortably accommodate
LOCO dancers and 900 spectators. Every
thing IL on the erandest scale. and the
music will be furnished by the famous Ma
rine Band. The Business Mems Assocla-
ton tonight subscribed 500 tor the rem
deyvoua rroprammp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06

,f.T day 3l., star-route mail service in
..' Carolina Nill be- discontinued from
?" Concord and special service from
i' Nuts. Cabarrus conGty, will be
uucd after the same date. A new
''ce route has been let. beginning
io.3. ana extending 70 June 30.
.i'm k.utls by Kimer 90 Concord. a
''ea oi twelve miles. three times u
p. viii schedule Of four hours run
4lf lle each wa.
..'-i Apul 10Th the service from Ivy 20
.-te'llc. =. G.. VIII be changed 50 as 20
-'N az lakewood. omitting Ivy. de-
.-'-A- tie distance SIX miles.
1aE "So-Ex" RULE IN FoRcE.
,, .e fact hat Mr.. Cleveland had been
-1'uk exceptions 10 bis "Do.reappoint-
.. ra.e has given much encourage
10y 10 those OK otficeholders who are
eau 'andidates for Federal positions. IL
r', 'A lAe Cehef that the President did
''nionplate that street adherence 10
49, "lth which common report had ere
hlln that caused Representative
C.'a33' d; o. Virginia, 10 present 10 Mr.
'''e'@la THIS morning the name Of Colo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
,y..tths Thing


between the acts is an Old Dominion Ci-
garette. Photograph in each package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
yEssFLs FROM ABROAD.

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The Navy De-
partment has been advised that the Dutch
cruiser Van Speyk is expected at Hamp-
ton Roads on the 18th. and that the Argen-
tine cruiser Ninth of July, from Newcastle,
will come to New YORK and not go TO the
Roads.
The italian cruisers. the department is
informed. will remain IN American waters
until the middle of September or October.
More Italian officers have applied TO come
to the review than can be accommo odated'
and there is great rivalry among them as
TO who shall accompany the ships.
Russia will certainly have three vessels
at the reyiew-the first-class cruisers
Dimitri Donskoi and General Admiral and
the corvette Rynda. They will be IN
Hampton Roads some time within the
next two weeks. The battle-shlp Emperor
Nicholas and the cruisers Nachineff and
Pamlate Asowa will be sent as soon as tho
ice in the Baltic breaks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
TIE ROAT-RACES,

Numbers of visitors are coming in OIL
ready, and excursions from Norfolk to the
Roads arc frequent. ample steamboat ac-
commodatIons having been made for
many thousands Tho boat-races between
crews from the naval vessels on the 18th
appears to be one Of the biggest features,
az probably 100 crews will enter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-06
TIP COMPANY DTCLINEs.

There is quite spirited discussion before
the CITY fathers on allowing tue Atlantic
Coast-Line TO cross Man street and reach
the water, where the company proposes to
put up an elevator. II is remembered that
the town voted $4,000 to the road as an
inducement to come to this place. Those
who oppose the crossing of the street ask
that if the company will return the SlO,-
600. then they will waive all objection TO
the crossing. The company refuse TO ac-
cede to the very liberal q proposition and
declines to pay anything for the privilege
Of reaching the water. The friends OF the
road seem 10 be in the majority and are
pushing their cause with commendable
zeal.
WHY NOT REWARD THEM!
There are many applicants for the post
office. il seems. however, that Dir. ii. A.
Latham, editor OF the Gazette. will capture
the place. He did heroic service IN the
late campaign and has never applied for nor
held Federal office. His friends say he
is the coming man. Why not reward edi-
tors for the work they do III every cam
paign and when there is no campaign!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-25
A.FlsHIN, WITn GRoYER.

Ad6SdehusGilS Mirror.
When your moneys played out and the -four
Aud the pay day don't come as it ulster, ye know,
What's thep Of a'howlin' and growlIn' round
Why dOatyo go ashIn'. Ike Grovers
When the derued manuiactuFenshetd down their
An !hs hard hearted grOeerymen clamOr for
Why not take sneak 'mons tho back woods
An keep on s.ashln Ike GrOvers
supposin' the green goods you put in the bank
Have soaked out to I'LL up some other mans
tank
Though your pockets are empty, o, don't be a
crank,
But lest SO a, dshln' like Groyerl
An supposIn' agin, you should think of the days
When things hustled on IN the 0lden time ways,
An business was humpin'-dOn get in u craze,
hut start oil a'Ashin, like Grover
You voted, Sposc, as you thought for the best,
But somebody blundered, It must be cOntessed,)
SO now with hearts ihRalAal, cpioy his great
rest"
An keep on a.tishln' with Grover,