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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26
WORK AND WORKERS.

The Park Hill Mills at Fitchburg, Massa-
chusetts, resumed operations with 1900
hands.
A despatch from Omaha says that dis
tillery there has succeeded in producing
pure spirits from beet-sugar molasses, and is
now using a carload a day Of the molas'es.
The knitting mill of the Aspinock Com
pany at Danielsonvlle. Conn, which failed
some time ago, and which was purchased
by Mr.. Sanford, of Fall River, resumed oper-
ations.
Chairman Stewart, Of the stockholders
Reorganization Committee OF the Maryland
Steel Company, says the large plant at Spar
rows Point will resume operations about
November /.
Between 1000 and 5000 of the striking
weavers Of Fall River, Mass, made street
demonstration in that city, Some OF the
mills made slight gains in the number Of
weavers at work.
The weavers in Fall River, Massachusetts,
have decided by vote Of S75 to IS not to
occept the proposition made by the manuiac-
turers. The carders, however, voted to go to
work, 29O to 1914.
Representatives of 63 cloak and cloth man
ufacturers in New York met, and resolved
not TO take any action towards a compromise
or sign any agreement, or to confer with the
strikers The demands of the strikers, they
claim. are unreasonable.
Out of 50, 800 looms in Fall River, only 81
900 are in operation. Some mills are running
nearly full and others are practically idle, 1t
being hard to account for the conditions In
nuencing the weavers. In some instances
the mills paying the lowest wages and oper-
ntng the poorest looms are the ones where
the yenyers rushed in to their old places.
"The No. 2 Hargrayes mill is practically
idle, despite the fact that wages there
average 10 per cent higher than in mill
No. l."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

AMONG the newspaper men now In the
United States Senate are Hawley, Chandler,
Walsh. Galinger, Hansbrough and Pfelfer.
LEoxoRE MoLrKE, grandniece OF the late
Field Marshal Won Aoltke, was married re-
emily to CAPITA Heulsen. favorite OF the
Emperor.
A. F. CURRAY. OF Dover, Ky, has just re-
signed the postmastersbip, but still remains
an editor, lawyer, Mayor, Judge. grocer ana
insurance agent.
DURING the last year Lady Somerset at
tended 115 meetings and 27 conferences, traY-
eed 8 1000 miles and spoke in 20 countries to
about 200, 900 people
PRoF. RAMSEY. the famous Scotch Lecturer
on "The Acts of the Apostles. . holds gold
medal presented to him by the Pope in rec
ognition Of his services to religion and his
literary labors.
THREE of the best drug stores in Cincin-
natl are owned and run by Miss Cora Dow,
graduate of the Cincinnati University. She
employs six registered pharmacists and Tour
assistants but supervises ever detail OF bus
mess in her daily visits to the stores.
Prince WALDBURG, eldest son OF the reign
ing prince of that ilk, who a year ago de-
nounced all his rights ofsuccession in favor
of his younger brother, Maximilan, on en-
tering upon his novitiate as member of the
order Of Jesuits has now completed his term
of probation and has just been admitted to
the full membership of that powerful order,
Which counts among its ranks more princes
aud great mobiles than any other religious fra
| ternity.
Four OF the most eminent men in Europe
are at the present time suffering from par
tial blindness. In all cases the nature Of the
ailment is the same; namely, cataract. Mr..
Gladstone has had several operations per-
formed upon one Of his eyes. The other eye
is still sound enough t. enable him to read
and write. Sir William Harcourt's eyes Src
both much obscured and must soon have re-
lief or be altogether darkened. NJ Jules
Simon is in a like plight, and Signor C;ispi.
in whose case the ailment has not proceeded
quite SO far as in the othe;s, has already
sought the services Of q skilled oculist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26
FIRED INTO A MOB.
Troops Shoot Citizens to Avert
a LynchiD6,
THREE DEAD, MANY HURT.
Furious Encounter at WashinSt TON
Court House, OhiO.-ResolVed TO
Avengs Mrs. BOyd.-Soldier5
Guarding the Prisoner wore
Compelled 10 Fire.

A despatch from Washington Courthouse
Ohio, says:
william Dolby, colored, who one week ago
assaulted Mrs. Mary c. Boyd, aged 90, at
PARROTS Station, near here, was captured at
Delaware. O.. and brought into court.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ~
wears in the pententiary. An angry MOP
had gathered about the JAIL after Dolby had
been identified by his victim. and SheriH
Cook called to his assistance the local militia
company.
This action increased the fury against
Dolby and Governor Mckinley was appealed
to for additional assistance, and troops from
Columbus were sent here this morning, Col
Colt in command.
The mob surrounding the jail and court
house attempted TO take Dolby from the
officers when removed from the jail to the
courthouse for trial. but were keIt at lay
by the frequent use of bayOnets and clu0bed
guns.
When brought to the courthouse Dolby
broke down. While bringing him from the
ail the mob charged and almost sue
ceeded in getting him. Henry Kirk, the
lrother-in-law Of the assaulted woman was
Knocked down the steps and badly bruised.
Another man was bayoneted through tie
finger. while a bayonet was thrust through
the clothes Of another. Deputies with re-
yolyers drawn guarded the prisoner in tie
courtroom.
Dolby criei like n baby and kept looking
around for help. Soldiers were marched in
to keep the crowd quiet After the sentence
the prisoner was taken to the grand jury
room. A mob gathered about the court
house.
The officers were powerless to get Dolby
from the court to the jail, or to the train.
Sheriff Cook wired the Governor to send
more troops. The mob grew rapidly in num-
b2rs and desperation. Colonel Colt made a
speech. asking the crowd to disperse, but it
was received with jeers The prisoner was
PROSTATE from fear, and lay crying and
moaning all the time
The mob kept Dolby and his guards pris-
oncrs in the courthouse until 6 p NJ. and
made an attack. The militia rcpelled them
without firing at first, but at 645 the south
door was forced open. This door opens upon
tie street. which was filled with men, women
an children.
The detachment of the guards finally fired
on tho attacking party None was hurt, but
dozen or more persons in the street were
struck; two killed outright, and four more
w-re fatally wounded, one having since died.
4 full list Of the wounded cannot be mad,
as they were taken away.
The people threatened 10 dynamite the
cIr house.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26
CHAPTER XXXII.

TREMBLING IN THE BALANCE-JEALOUSY'
One of the sweetest sensations in the
world is that Of a man who has Just es-
caped the fantastic terrors of nightmare,
and who, awaking, his forehead bnthed
with icy sweat, lys to himself: 1t was
but dream"
This was, in some degree, the impress
sion which Eugene felt on awaking the
morning after be arrived at RoX6ury,
when his first glance fell on the sunlight
streaming over the foliage, and when he
he ard beneath his window the Joyous
laugh of his little child
He, however, was Iot dreaming; but
his soul, crushed by the horrible ten
sion of recent emotions, had mo-
ments respite and drank in, almost
without ALLOW, the new calm that sur
rounded him.
He hastily dressed himself and, de-
scending to the garden, raised his son ID
his arms
He embraced him with unusual tender
ness. and bending over him spoke 10 him
in a low voice, and asked after his mother,
obont his plays. with a singularly soft and
sad manner. Then he put him down and
walked away with a slow step, breathing
the fresh morning air, examining the
leaves and the flowers with extraordinary
interest.
From time to time a deep sad sigh
broke from his oppressed bosom; be
nacsod his hand over his brow as If to
efface the impoItun te images. lie sat
down among the luxuriant verdu'e,
called to the nurse to bring his son
eoain 10 him, held him on his knee, IN
terropating him again, III low tone, as
ba had already done, then drew him
toward him. and clasped him tightly for
. long time, as though to draw into his
own soul the innocence and peace of the
child's heart. u,;. oh
feeling. and remained mute with aston
ishment. He rose Immediately and took
oe' What What splendid care you take of himl"
ba said. q thank you for i. He will be
worthy of you and your mother
She was so surprised at the soft and
ID tome of his voice that she replied,
Stommering with embarrassment
And worthy CT you also, hope.
a0f me?" said Eugene, whose lips were
-,;'Itl,, tre.ou Gus. Poor child, | hope
noti" and rapidly Withdrew.
Flora and her mother had learned. the
orevious morning of the death OF the Sen
ptor Tic ening of Eueenes arrival
ibev did rot speak 10 him on the sui. .ect,
onj w.re cautious not to make ny al
las on 20 it, he mex day oni the sue
saed,rc ones they pr .ctic9t the same
serve. though very far from snspectlhG
ihe fatal circumstances which rendele%
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26
STRIKERS USE GUNS.
Union Men Fire Upon N,n-Union Miners in Cart
Count. Kentucky.

Reports have been received in Ashland Of a
bloody attack upon the defenseess miners a:
the mines of the Straight Creek Coal Com
pany, in Carter County by strikers.
The men were ambushed while en- route to
their work and several are reported to have
been hit by balls from Winchester rifles. jack
Marcum is fatally hurt and John Morris dan.
gerously wounded. The others are not ser.
iously injured.
The SheriT's posse caught George Tyre q.
Bob and John Taylor, Jim Coburn and s'y
cral more union strikers in the woods. Bu
they were unarmed and rrotessed innocence.
They are being held for further inyestisa.
ton. Additional trouble is feared, as excite
ment is running high and heavy guards ar
being placed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-10-26

DECEMBER wheat sold down to 6ny-two and
one.auar;er cents in New YORK, the lowest
price in the history OF the market
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
Mean temperature. ...............4
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, April lit was mar
row but strong market to-day. The total
sales for the first time in long while
fell below the iC0.OOO-share mark, ana
were 81 900 shares After the opening,
which was firm, a few stocks weakened,
and recessions OF Il TO Is per cent. were
recorded. Chicago Gas was weaker thah
the others. on an unconfirmed report
that the Attorney General will decide
against the trusts In the quo warranto
matter.
Neither the large loss in 81. Paul earn
lnes for the first week Of April, nor the
break I'm wheat. which was due to the
favorable government report, had any
effect on the stock market. The bears,
after trying their hand at depressing
prices without much success, turned
around and endeavored to get back the
stock put out during the morning hour.
As a result prices ranged anywhere from
1, TO 2. per cent. higher. The rise was
ascribed 10 machine operation. chicago
Gas rose IL; Delaware and Hudson, IA;
Laclede Gas. lIs; Lead, 1; Lead preferred.
IA. and the other active issues lsftfs
per cent.
The market closed strong. at or near
the hest figures of the day. Toledo, Ann
Arbor and Northern Michigan sold at
80. The fight for control has been trans
ferred TO the courts. the Walker party
having applied to Judge Beach for an Or
der to examine the transfer-books
The Delaware and Hudson fight Is at
last clearly defined, the minority directors
having issued n circular asking Tor
proxies. The matter will be settled May
sth
Railway and miscellaneous stocks We're
strong. especially Richmond Terminal the
6ves OF which rose to 273s and the SKIES
"a TO 57i2. .o.... -
Treasury balances: Coin, SlO5Os9,OC0; cur
rency, $JO.09l.Ooo.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at l per cent; last
loan at /, and closing offered at l per
cent: prime mercantile paper, 3l94il2 per
cent.
Bar silver s2ss. Silver at the board
neglected.
Sterling exchange firm, with actual
business In bankers bills at AS'H Tor
sixty days. and StSSi94isSh for demand;
posted rates. si.ss1iS9i3 for commercial
hills: $lsGs,G4S7 for sixty days.
Government bonds strong. State bonds
dahl. Railroad bonds higher.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12

constructing its road II will be remcm-
bered that this company obtained fran
chise about n year ago to run It's tracks
over certain streets In this city.
The. company was given six months 10
begin work. but at the end of that time
asked that they would be allowed six
month"; more. This was granted. and
Chesterfield county did the same thing.
the county having also granted a fran
chise TO the company. AT the last meet
ing OF the Chesterfield Board OF Super
visore the company was granted another
six months.
IL Is understood that the matter az
paving the streets on which the electric
cars will run viii be discussed The
franchises Of the company stipulate that
the space between the tracks and two
feet on fhe outside are to be kept I'm con-
dition by the street-car company. Perry
street IL sadly In need OF repairs, Huh
street Is IN n mighty bad condition, and
Decatur street should also be fixed.
The Manchester Grays. the new military
company now organizing. have enrolled
about forty men. Captain Gibbs says he
wants nifty men, and It looks as though
he win have this number. and more, by
next Tuesday. when the company meets
again. Much interest is being manifested
in the movement.
The suggestion has been made that the
street-car company could improve its
service from Richmond by running the
cars so as 20 connect at Seventh and
Perry streets. The cars going 20 Rich
m0nd make close connection, and the
service is. therefore. very good.
1t IL said that IL the Virginia Railway
and Electric Company succeed in get
ting franchise to construct a street
railway in Richmond they will try TO run
It's lines to Manchester.
\ stated communication Of Manchester
Royal Arch Chapter. No. As. Ancient.
Free, and Accepted Masons. Will be held
at the Masonic Temple tonight
Mr. David j. Weisiger lost on Hull
street yesterday morning some papers re-
lating 10 the Masonic Home.
Or. j.. W. Mitchell. Of Cincinnati Ohio.
who has been the guest Of DR.. W. +.
Mathews. Of this city. has returned home.
The special services which were ex-
pccted to begin in Central Methodist
church. commencing last night. have been
postponed for two weeks.
DIR. j. u. Gillian, OF Chesterfield, was
IN the city Yesterday
There were no services at Meade-Me-
mortal church last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
Dc OMED MURDERER.
Breaks Down When His Mother Takes
Leaye-Big Shipments Of BIueHsh

NORFOLK, VA, April 11.-(Special)-
The mother. father, brother, and sister
Of Madison Brown arrived here from
their home in North Carolina and visited
the condemned man. He broke down and
wept when he met his mother. She
brought him some delicacies from home
The family will return 10 North Carolina,
the mother taking final leave OF the prison.
or. but the father will come back TO Nor
folk later on and remain here until after
the execution. Judge Brooke will at the
May term of his court resentence Brown
10 be hanged for the murder Of Mr. John
Dollard.
The Corporation Court was engaged to-
day trying the case Of +. L. Hargrave
VS. the Norfolk City Street Railway Com
pany. The complainant Is u young man
who had his arm broken by falling off a
street-car last fall. and he sues for 5000
damages.
The old Dominion Steamship Company
carried $1,000 blueiish To New York last
night, and viii carry 1900 tonight.
CUSTOMS APPOINTMENTS.
Collector-of-the-Port Shields has APP
pointed Mr.. Arthur T.. Herbert marine
officer and Turner Battle cashier in the
Custom-House. When familiar with the
duties the latter will be made Deputy
Collector.
The double-turreted Monitor Miantono-
nah left the navy-yard to-day for York
town for gunnery practice.
The Democrats of this city are using
every effort 10 harmonic the disaiiected
clements of the party, and 10 that end
have organized an association 10 iniiu-
ence the members of the party TO pdrti-
cipste in the approaching primary for
the May election, and secure good munich.
pal government. The Prohibitionists, how
ever. having a ticket already in the field.
IL is very probable they viii be very
little Influenced by the new movement.
PENSION FRAUDS.
The special examiners Of the Pension
Bureau continue at work on the pension
frauds in this section Of virginia, and il
is very probable there will be considerable
1 work in this line at the next criminal
term OF the United States Court.
! This port received over thousand bales
of cotton Yesterday aud the sales were
cspOnd.ngly large. 1hc cotton spin
nels Of New England are now actively
buying here.
| A contract for new ilre-englne house
| in Portsmouth was awarded last night
| by the Council at $3.50, the lot costing
| $500 additional.
Judge w. n. Portlock is recovering
| from his late severe illness, and will
probably be able TO hold court next week.
ROE SHAD..
Chesapeake Bay roe shad are now SELL
I ing In market at fifty cents pair.
WINS HIS SUIT.
The suit brought by Captain Thomas
| NJ. Hodges. of Portsmouth. against the
! Seaboard Airline for 5000 damages,
caused by running railroad track in
| front OF his residence on Crawford street,
was decided In the Hastings Court to-
I day In favor OF the plaintiff, and dam
ages assessed at ninety-nine cents aud
costs.
There Is considerable complaint amongst
the merchants Of the two cities about dull
! business
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
The Concert In-Nirhf.

Another OF the delightful concerts Of
the star entertainment course VIII be
given at Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Hall tonight. and the Mozart Sym
phony Club viii render the following
attractive programme: Don Juan, over
turc. Mozart symphony Club; WaltheTs
prize song Viola glamour Solo. Mr..
Richard Stoclzer; Semiramide, aria from
the opera, song. Miss Cecilia Braems;
At Night. fantasie. grand duet. for Viola
d'Amour and Niol da GAMBIA. Messrs. Il.
Stoclzer and NJ. BlOdeck: Hundred Fa-
thoms Deep" song (bassO solO). MIR. AL
berto G. Mora; Dreams new, string
quartette. Pagliacci (The Clown Inter
m4zzO. from the new Opera-frst time in
America, Serenade. impromptu new,
Mozart Symphony club; Nocturno.
Vol Ia Gambia solo. Mr.. Mario
Blodecl,; Duet. from the oper4 Martha"
Miss Cecilia Braems and Mr.. Alberto g.
Mora; Scene de Ballet. violin solo. Mr.
otto Lund; Echoes from the Valley, cor
net solo, Herr Theodor IIoch: finale. from
opera Figaro Mozart symphony Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
! ss i AZ 4, 8. srgslg4 SHE'S xsxs

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CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
:. UNION sTocK-YARDs, ILL.,, April
observation-disclosures 19ooo head; market
vs. wssn stcc s1s% nDd fs e ezra cows cows
and bulls, $1.h115.50: calves. $2zJu5.0o.
Hogs-Receipts, 5000 head; market
weak; heavy dull ~ $3.50; common 70
sss5@S.so; light %.@Sa2; pigs, NsSss
. sheep-ReceIp,s, is.op head: market
easier; inferior to choice, S.zSgS.2o;
~ CINCINNATI.
scINcINN,ATL, =, e. 's;,, A A. lI;-F1Ssur Ss
. 'Wbeat--No. Q red, Sc.
Z. Corn--No. 2 4ic.; No. 2 white, $2hc.
Oats-Ne. 2 mixed. G,4c.
Pork Mess, si5.oo; clear mess, fs.7s;
'' Iarda.-stsady; steam leaf. rec; kettle
uiia1 con@Steady; shoulders, exc; short
rib sides. nc.
Whiskey-Steady ut siA
THE COTTON MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL. April Ut T. M..cot.
ton ' Say o nsr1l u nea N ssia. . sg
iu,s and July. SID, sellers: July and
August. 4 e-6ld.. buyers; August and Sep
TENDER, 7-stet4 Sad; September and 0e-
vember' i std, sellers; November and
December, io-64d., sellers. Futures
1873 !. M-,cotton quiet; prices in . buy
sales. 1000 bales: American. $40 bales;
SPECULATION and export, 900 bales. Re-
ceIpts. $500 bales American. $500 bales.
Futures easier, with demand m2derate'
/ a-sid.: May and June. 4 Std; june and
July, i e-si1.: July and August. : s.eM;:
August and September 4 s-oid oeptsln-
Der and October. S-6id.; OCTOBER ana NO.
vember. i0-eid. Tenders. 800 bales. now
NEW NEW YORK. April iI.-cotton dun; middling
gulf, re. middiine upiands, yssc; ssses. 80
balcs. Fcturcs closed quiet and steady SAFES.
12l 900 bales; April, 81. 44e7 ~ May. s.t 70,
7.4s; June, s7.5is5.55; July. s.930cov'
August, 1855 September, s7.62s@1.64; Octo-
Der s7ess7es noye% ossrs s8 sa soaSa DO
NEW ORLEANS. April 1i.-Cotton...
Futures steady: sales, 3ii0o bales; April.
E.09; NAV. sill; July, SIS; August, xH;
September. s72s: October. 1874; November.
1891; December, $40.
NAVAL STORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON. n. c., April il.,Rosin
firm: strained 90c.; good strained, Sc.
Ttirpentine firm at 25i9c. Tar firm at @c.
crude turpentine firm; hard, sl.O, SORT
81. 90: virgin. &.'V.
CHARLESTON, =. c., April n.-Turpen,
tine steady at 25isc. Rosin hrm; Sooa
strained, 500.
SAVANNAH. GA, April n.-Spirits tur-
pentine firm at DC. for regulars. Sales,
so casks. Rosin firm and unchanged,
with business quiet. Sales, Loo barrels.
Quote: A, II. c. and u. N;6; +, M.ie;
r, SIS: q, $40; III, Sl.v; 1, 2Z0; Nj, Wv;
n, g. 40: window-glass, $50; water-white'
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
reported for the Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA, April ll.-Market dun;
prime, 2AH2Ac extra prime, 2i2c.; fancy'
| 2isc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
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