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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
TOWNS WIPED OUT.
A TERRIBLE CYCLONE PASSES UP
THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Death and Destruction Left In Its Wake
Not q Soul Left I'm Ta-
MICA, Miss,
fByteIeerapn to tho Dispatch.l

MEMPHIS. TKNS., March 2s.-Well-au-
thenrcated reports says the town Of Tu-
pelo, Miss, the home of Congressman
John Allen. was destroyed by severe
storm to-day. The little town of Kelly.
fifteen miles from Memphis on the Mem
phis and Birmingham railroad. was wiped
ont during the same storm. No lives were
lost. Particulars not obtainable at pres
ent.
ANOTHER TOWN BLOWN AWAY.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March pa cyclone
swept over North Mississippi and West
Tennessee tate this afternoon. leaving ruin
in its wake. 1unca. Mss. was blown
away and several people are reported kill
ed and injured. The wires are down in
every direction and II il difficult to get
details.
WIDESPREAD DEVASTATION.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. March %. Scattering
reports coming to Memphis from points IN
West Tennessee and Northern Mis-
sisslppi indicate that terrific cyclone
whlrled up the Mississippi Valley
from the southwest this afternoon,
crushing and sweeping away every
thing IN its path. The telegraph wires IN
every direction were twisted INTO tangles,
and communication with the stOrm-Swept
localities was exceedingly difficult and
unsatisfactory. Trains from tR East
reaching the city late in the ftern0on
and evening brought reports \pf wide
spread destruction.
DESTRUCTION or TUNICa.
Passengers on tie Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley train told of the destruction ~
Tunica, Miss The Birmingham from
due IN Memphis at $3.50 O'clock could YuI
get 10 Memphis until after 10, the xain-
men being compelled to chop and remove
trees from the track between here and
Kelly. which IS about fourteen miles from
Memphis. The >wath OF the storm as 1t
crossed the Kansas City. Memphis and
Birmingham road seemed 20 embrace q
territory between CoOperville and olive
Brancn.
NOT 4 SOUL LEFT.
Trainmen on the Kansas City. Memphis
and Birmingham railroad report that
Kelly, Miss, was wiped of the face of the
earth not "A soul being lett to tell the tale.
4 special tram left Memphis for Kelly al
$3.50 o'clock +. NJ.
CYCLONE.
MEMPHIS, TENN., March PA special
from Iunica. Miss, saws At $3.50 O'Clock
this afternoon a cyclone struck this town
and left wreck and ruin IN It's wake.
The Masonic and Knights of Pythias
building Is q total wreck. The white
Presbyterian church and the col
ored Methodist Episcopal church wero
blown down. The courthouse roof was
blown of, the school for negro children,
IN which were $50 children. was wrecked.
and several Of the children were badly
hurt. 4 number OF other buildings are
badly damaged The damage will reach
into the thousands.
MUCH PROPERTY GONE.
CLEVELAND. Miss, March %. A cloud
burst aud storm destroyed considerable
property N THIS vicinity to-day. No lives
were lost.
HOUSES BLOWN DOWN.
CnAwFoRDsy1LLR, ARE, March pa
severe wind blew down several houses
here to-day,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Lieutenant Towers Dead.

CHARLESTON. s. C.. March 29.-First Lien
tenant John A. Towers, of the Second
United States Artillery and commandant
OF cadets at the South Carolina Military
Academy, died at MS fathers residence, In
Anderson s. G. to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
s,,v., Chear.r rhau p.per.

(By Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch-l
Sr. PzrEgsBugo. March 23.-Thc Russian
Government has suspended the coinage OF
silver roubles on private account, for the
reason that the silver rouble Is now cheap
or than DapeF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Monte Carlo suiclde,.

(By Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.I
NICE. March 23-Two men from New
Orleans committed suicide on the Casino
grounds, at Monte Carlo, last night. Their
names are given "a Weill and kobb. They
had been PLAYING heavily at the Casino for
several DAYS aud on Wednesday and Thurs
day lost enormous sums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
The New York st Iewes.

LrwEs, DEL. March g. The United
States cruiser New York camo IN from sea
last night and anchored. A heavy fog and
strong eastcrly wind have prevailed m
the vicinity of the capes for tn5 past
twelve hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Harris at Sing Sing.

[By telegraph % tho Dispotch.i
New York, March 23.-Carlyle W. Har-
ris. the convicted poisoner OF his wife,
was taken to Sing Sing for electrocutlon
early this morning in order 70 avoid q
crowd and pubic demonstration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Cotton-Iirokers Fail.

Toy soiosA"fH W
NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 23.-Dobbins
& Dazay, cotton-brokers, with branch
houses in St. Louis. jackson. Tenn, and
New Orleans. filed q bill of assignment to-
night. Their liabilities are about 500. 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

The attention Of builders and others -
called 10 the slle Of hrlck and other ma
terial to taAo place this day a. 3.D O'Clock
J.. NJ. NJ the site of the Richmond Elevator
Company. north 18th street The engine,
boilers. etc. Will be sold az same tliao.
j. 4. NALE.LINY. AuaLIoneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

When Baty was sick. We gave hes castoris.
When she was a Chnt, she cried for Cas,orii.
When sh, became Mss, shs chung To Castota.
When she had Children. ahs gave them Cassorte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Another Rome Fxul.s,o,.

lBy Aaglo-American cable TO the Disoatch.l
ROME, March 23.-A bomb was exploded
o-day in the street back of Universits
della Sapienza. No damage was done. The
university ia but q short distance from the
Pantheon. Nobody saw the bomb placed
and no arrests have been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

Messrs. j. Thompson & Co. will sell by
auction TINS afternoon desirable build
ing lot on 1wentv-siNth street near L
street. and wlrh fair weather the sale
will doubtless be well attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
-, yo. nol,s,e In Apoers,Ion ?

The Monroe doctrine Is one. thing. but
another is the doctrine OF regular smokers
that there is no cigarette like the. Old Do.
minion. Photograph IN each package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
EOuR LIVES LOST.
Three Women and Ono Child Burned 20
Death-Tbei= Home Destroyed.
rp.,o,.o.-,.,.n 4, - g., pisr,,cn,

CLEVELAND. O., March 23.-Ihrce women
and one child lost their lives by the burn
ing of tho Morgan apartmeRt-house mere
to-day-not four women. rs previously r.
ported. One woman was blind. Her name
was Mrs. Julia Somers. aud the infant be-
longed 10 her. Another woman was Mrs.
Mary l.. Abbey. The name Of the third Il
unknown. The bodies OF the women we're
found huddied together in corner. Tho
child was found in 4 hallway. Several
women were rescued by Grcmon from q
second-story window. Ihe loss - $4,000.
No insurance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
,yndgo Bend dIudispassd,

BALTIMORE. Mp.. March 2s.-Owing TO
the indisposition OF United States Judge
Bond ARRANGEMENTS have been made to
have Judge Gof take his place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

Mr. James b. EustIs to-day qualified a;
United States Minister to France. He ha;
Thirty days IN which 10 reach Paris and re-
lIeve Mr.. L. j. Coolidge, the present Min
lstgr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
FOR MRS. KENNA

Senator Camden and Representatives
Anderson. Pendleton. and Capehart. of
West Virginia. saw Mr. Cleveland III refer
enco to tie nomination of Mrs. KenDa, the
widow of Senator Kenna, 10 be postmis-
tress at Charlestown, W. Va. Her claims
are being urged by nearly every prominent
West NIrginIan, irrespective OF political
aiiihGtion, and it is believed she Will get
the appointment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Will N0r HAZARD MS cHANcEs.

While Mr.. Meredith went into the con-
ference last night be SAYS he will not agree
10 hazard Colonel Glbsons chances for
District Attorney, as be has endorsed him
and Will stand toy him regardless of any
thing tho delegation as unit may 90. II
!, believed that the delegation Will stand
together. with the possible exception OF
Nr. Meredith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
a single HDftle

OF DR.. David's Cough Syrup, taken when ne
cough nrst appears. may save a long spol OK
illness. IL IL tho BRsr cough cure known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
A F URIOUS STORM.
THE NORTHWEST IN THE CLUTCHES
OF ANOTHER BLIZZARD.
Almost Cyclone-Rain. snow. and s'eet'
At ST. Louis n Thunder-storm-
At Chicago Fog.
lB1 telegraph to The Dispatch ]

CHICAGO, March 23.-AdvIces from the
Northwest show that one of the most fu-
rious storms known for years began yes
terday aud is still raging. At Duluth
foot and q half of snow fell during the
night. This morning 1t turned TO sleet.
similar state of affairs exists in St. Paul
and Minneapolis. Throughout Wisconsin
there was almost cyclone, accompanied
by rain, snow, and sleet. Particulars from
that State are difficult to obtain. owing TO
almost universal prostitution OF the wires.
MILWAUKEE, CUT OFF.
Milwaukee is absolutely cut of from
the outside world. Neither telegraph
company has a wire working to that city,
and the telephone-wires are also down:
Telegraph communication IL also slow ana
uncertain throughout Illinois. Iowa, Ne
braska. and Missouri. In Minnesota few
wires are working and the phone system
- wrecked. At st. Louis the first thunder
storm or the season is raging.
TERRIFIC LIGHTNING.
The lightning is terrific aud has caused
great delay in telegraph business. In this
city there was rain this morning followed
hv heavy fog. which envelOped the CITY.
All the telegraph and telephone wires
Nofhtl DuNly Wueu lneN WpThtu NJ dlNs
The indications this afternoon are for
more ram.
INDIANAPOLIS sToRM-vTsIrED.
INDIASAPoLIs. IND.. March ga wind
storm of remarkable violence visited this
city at $3.50 o'clock this evening, dong, so
far as can be learned, about 100000
damage and Iniuring two persons.
The damage was confined 70 the
suburban district northwest. One Of
the big mills OF the Cerealne Company
was unroofed. and the roof in falling
struck Charles Myers. workman, break
ing his leg. The third story of the In
dianapolis Cofiin-Factory was blown of.
Next TO the factory ia n boarding house,
owned by Charles Beuhke, which was un-
rooted, and Mrs. Benhke had her foot
crushed.
BOWLING GREEN. KY, DEVASTATED.
LOUISVILLE, KY. March Pit IS re-
ported here that q cyclone has devastated
Bowling Green. Ky. All wires are down
TO that point and nothing definite can be
learned cpuopruirp fhe df-aqter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

II IS now definitely known that five per
sons lost their ives in tue fire IN tine Nor
gan House Mrs. Mary Abbey, widow
Of Judge Abbey: Mrs. y. q. Somers.
a blind woman; AIRS Emma S0mers. her
step-daughter Mrs. +. Il. Hunt. daughter
OF Mrs. Emma Somers, and Percy Hunt.
her son, aged Il months. The bind wo-
man was terribly burned. while the others
died from suiioca;ion. The baby bog was
aiIye when taken from the building, but
died few minutes after being rescued.
Several others were injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
Hnw The Infan. Crow.

The popularity OF the new cigarette. Old
Dominion. attests the perfection OF ITS
manufacture. Photograph in each pack.
age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

A determined effort is being made to Sc
cure the appointment Of Mr.. Basil Is. Cor
don. of Virginia. To some foreign mission.
Twice to-day ais claims for Office were
urged On tho President boy prominent VIZ
cinlans. Senators Daniel and Hunton sow
Mr.. Cleveland IN his behalf, and later IN
the day representative OFerrall called
with delegation for the same purpose.
Mr.. Gordon Is not being pushed for any
particular mission. but he would like Aus
tria, Spain. or Italy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
us rANnrs IYcTrEF.

Rev Dr. Lafierty, of the Virginia Con-
ference arrived this morning and will de-
liver his famous lecture on The Old
Times and the New" and preach SUNDAY
in the Presbyterian church. The business
of the conference IS being rapidly and sat
isfactoriiy disposed of by Bishop Key. and
an Adjournment is expected Monday Or
| IuosdaY neXt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
HAD HIS HAND BLOWN OFF.
Painful Accident TO Young Noah Kittson.
$1,000 Damages.
tCorresponderce Of the Richmond Di'patch.l

CORRESPONDENCE oi the Richmond Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. March 23.-Noah Kittson. q
young man 10 years of age. had his hand
blown of while out cunning this morning.
near his home. AZ Springfield. Fairfax
county. In attempting 20 load his gun
an old-fashioned muZZle- loading plece-it
exploded. driving the ramrod anda charge
OF bird-shOt through his right hand, tear
ing it almost entirely away.
He was brought 20 the inhrmary Eere.
where Drs. Quackenbush and Ashby found
II necessary 10 amputate the wounded
hand AZ the wrist. Young kittsOn Is now
doing as well as could be expected and
will recover from the amputation.
A grand faIr for the benefit Of the build
ing fund of the Alexandria Light Infantry
Will be held during the first week IN May.
and the committee having II IN charge IL
now making arrangements FOR 1t.
VERDICT FOR TIE WIDOW.
Inthe Circuit Court-Judge James Keith
to-day the Jury in tho suit of Elizabeth
Hicks against the Richmond and Dauvllie
Railroad Company To recover damages for
the loss of her husband. who was run over
and killed while working for the company,
found q verdict OF $1,000 for the plaintiff.
4 stay of sixtg days was granted IN order
that the case may be taken 10 the Court Of
4 little child of Professor L. VI. Black
tord. principal OF the Episcopal High
Schoot, died yesterday morning and was
burie1 to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
nIr.I.nn W. iirnntigam

will open his factory next Monday az Nc.
1900 east Cary street. Strictly handmade
Havana Cigars only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
CAROLINA CONFEDERATE TROOPS.
Justice Has Not Been Done Them-Por-
trait Of General Pettigrew.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
RALEIGH. \. c., March 23.--Mr. j. ID.
Blrdsong's work ~ State Librarian ends
March 3lst. when Mr.. j. G. Ellington takes
charge. Mr. James X. Layne, now OF Ala
bama. writes Mr.. Rlrdsopg. saying that
Mr.. X. A. Brock. or ilchmOnd, mad in-
formed him OF Mr.. Birdsong's loss of po-
sitl0u, and expresses his regtet. General
Lane says: You take great interest in
trying to bring North Carolina Confede-
rate troops 70 the fore front. | often felt
during the war that the gallant soldiers
from the old North State did not have JUS
tce done them, and subsequent events
have confirmed me in my convictions.
Indeed, / am IN recent receipt OF letters
from a northern minister making this
broad assertion and telling me of his own
volition that my brigade has never had
Justice done II for the valiant part 1t took
IN the bloody tattles of Chancellorsyillo
aud Gettysburg.'
TTTTlGBEw's PGCrUGE.
An oil-portrait. hfe-size. of General j.
Johnston Pettlgrew. has been presented to
the State by tho brother Of that distln-
gulsheI officer, Rev. Dr. Pettigrew, of
Ridgeway. 1t was painted by William
Carl Brown in this city III 1864 and repre-
scnts the General IN full uniform, with
hand upon sword. 1t IS one of the taest
portraits IN the library collection, num-
berlug slXty-thrge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24

IN reply Mr. .Bagby said: The above
statement Is substantially correct. | cX-
pect 20 present my resignation to the
church on SUNDAY"
TINS action on the part of MI BaGoy
will prove a source Of deep regret 70 ms
congregation here, which Will be shared
by tho many friends of this popular young
divine outside of his own denomination. We
hone his members NAV be able % have him
reconsider the mntterand remain inSufoik
where he has accomplished and is con-
tinuing a grand work. Mr.. BaGby IS
greatly beloved IN Suffolk and vicinity ior
both his gifts and grace, and his removal
will be a calamity to hls denomination IN
fnia gncf Inn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
EX-mAYoR NELSON NOT GUILTY.
Acquitted on the Charge of Forging Pay
RoIls-Another Case Pending.

RoTs-Another Case Pending.
Especial telegram 10 the DisD1tcn.l
CAPE CHARLES. Va. March 33.-A verdict
of not guilty was rendered this afternoon
in the case Of the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad Company rs. Thomas
Nelson, ex-Mayor of this city, on charge
OF forging payroll receipts and obtaining
the money from the paymasters. Astrong
ard forcible argument was made by both
the attorneys for the State and defence.
and the verdict was somewhat OF q sur
prise to good many who heard the closing
address of the State Attorney.
HAPPY PRISONER.
Mr.. Nelson was congratulated by his
many friends and is a very happy man to-
night, although he is under arrest and
charged with mlsappropriatlng funds be-
longing to the Episcopal church or this
cIty, and for which he will be tried III q
few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
TrrTIGREW's PICrUHE.



NEw YORK. March 23.-Tho racing was
continued ut Guttenburg to-day IN the
presence Of a large crowd. The weather
was excellent. The track was heavy, but
fair sport was witnessed nevertheless. Up
sets were the order OF the day, outsiders
capturing majority OF the purses.
iirso race-three quarters OF mile
Richal won: Character second, Blackjack
third. Time, l:l9is.
Second race-four and one-half fur
longs -POlydor8 won; CGpulln second,
April Fool third. Time. 1;j7l4.
Third 1ace-three-fourths OF q mile
Mohican won Blackburn second, lnno-
vation third. Time. l:lsJ4.
Fourth raCe--One mie-BltZen won !;
ST. James second, Lester third. Time,
1868.
Fifth race-five and one-half furlongs-
Craft won: Alarm Bee second, Tommy
Dixon third. lime, l;l2H.
Sixth race-six and one-halt furlongs-
81. Dennis won: GlOster second, Keller
third. lime, l;279l.
on THE DELAWARE.
GLOUCESTER. y. j., March Nat Good
win and Monterey were the sole winning
tayorites. Ii was rainy and the track was
heavy.
First race-one and one-sixteenth miles
General Gordon won; GlenaN second,
Vendetta third. Time, 2:0fl..
Second race-fve furiong5 -kelme won
Proclla second, Mndou third. Time. l:12.
Third race-four and one-half turIongs-
Repeater won; Rumson second. James,
town third. lime 1:Oi.
Fourth race-three furloncs Nat Good
win won; Lucky Wallace (geldingJ second,
New Dance third. lime. 4lyi.
Fifth race SIX and one-halt furlongs-
Cant Tell won. Barpafn snpOU1. NluuuBlpr
third Time. 1880.
Sixth race-seven furlongs Monterey
won: Leather Stocking second A Popo
third. lime, las.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Proceedings of the Second Days Session.
Important Questions Discussed.
ISUecial telcgr0m 20 The Dispa

FRosr ROYAL, Va. March 23.-The Sc
cond dag of the Baltimore Annual Confer
ence III session here was consumed IN
answers to the questions as TO WHO arc
admitted on trial.; Who remain on
trial WHO are discontinued ~; WHO
are admitted into full connection" etc,
and an address by the representative Of
the Chnrch-Extension Board.
Rev Dr. Cook. recently transferred from
the West Virginia to the Baltimore Con-
ference. preached last night an able and
eloquent sermon to an immense congresa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
ANOTHER rowy BLOWN AWAY,

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March pa cyclone
swept over North Mississippi and West
Tennessee tate this afternoon. leaving ruin
in its wake. 1unica. Mss. was blown
away and several people are reported kill
ed and injured. The wires are down in
every direction and 1t is difficult to get
details
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
CANDIDATES IN A OUANDARY.
Efforts in Behalf of Mr.. Gordon-Mr
Meredith VIII stand By Colonel Gibson.
Especial telegram % the DisDntc

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 23. Nirginia's
candidates for Office Will, as rule, keep
quiet until the delegation finds out Just
what the Pre5ldents position ls IN refer
ence e. endorsements. Most Of tho can
dldates are willing 70 take theit chances
before the delegation. but several are anX-
ious TO go in without this action. Hence
the uncertainty of the final arrangement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.

daring attempt to escape was made
this morning by Bud Whitmore and John
Lewellyn. who are confined in jail for the
recent murder in Madison county. and
Edwards and Barham, indicted for viola
tIous of the revenue law. When Jaler
Jamlson delivered the midday meal to the
men no supposed he had locked the door.
but one of the mems Oyercoats caught
and kept the door open. When Jamlson
was STOPPING TO unfasten the coat the
man grabbed and threw him down. Jami-
son tried 20 draw his pistol, but the ham,
mer caught in MS oyercoat pocket and he
could not shoot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
A FURNITURE PLANT PURCHASED.
An Attempt of -Four Prisoners to Escape
Frustrated by the Jailer's Wife.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch.l

AsHEyuLR. N. c.. March 23.-John Y.
Company, to-day purchased the entire
plant of the Asheyille Furniture and Lum-
Der Company. situated near the old freight
depot. The price paid was -25,0O0, Mr..
Jordan has had plans drawn for modern
building and will remove the machinery
and materials TO Elizabethtown, claiming
that point offers better and cheaper rail-
road facilities and abundance OF all the
hard woods needed for furniture-making.
The new company will employ nearly one
hundred hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
SHE FiRRD PoNr-BLASK.

The men bolted down tho stairway, but
the taller called TO his wife 10 shoot, and
as they reached the door NJ the bottom Of
the steps, Mrs JamisOn fired point blank
at Whltmore's head. but he lodged and
thus saved his life. The taller then Sc
cured the pistol from his wife nnd COM
PEELED the men TO march back to their
cells, where they were then heavily
shackled and confined in separate cells.
The plucky action Of the ialler and his
wife is highly commended. Mrs. Jani-
sons nerve IS wonderful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-24
REV. II. A. eAGeY WILL RESIGN.
And He VIII Accept the Call TO the cray
street Baptist Church Here.

TTTT--III
SUFFOLK, Va, March 23.-ln referring 10
the report that Rev. II. A. Bagby, pastor
of the Suffolk Baptist church, would ac-
cept the call extended him by the Clay
Street church Of Richmond, the SuhoiiKS
Herald of tomorrow (Frldayl morning VIII
have the following REV. Mr. Bag6y re-
turned on Wednesday evening from klch-
mond. where be had been attending the
centennial meeting. He notified his MEM
ber- at prayer-meeting on "Wednesday
night that be was considering the call TO
Richmond, but had not come to d deci-
sion"
Yesterday afternoon the reverend GeD-
tleman was interviewed by representa-
tive of the Brad and asked If lie mad any
thing to say concerning the statement
made as 10 hIs acceptance OF the cali 70 lne
Ciay-Street church.