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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
NO COM ENSATI0N.
coLLEcToRor CUSTOMS AUTHORIZED
TO TAKE CHARGE.
The Parrish Damage Suit Postponed Until
septenber--Dcath OF Mr.. Benton Byrd
Work on retcrsburg's Belt-Linc.

PETERSBURG. VA, June il.-tSpecial)
Mr.. Thomas l.. Shipper. the newly
pointed collector OF customs in this city.
received a letter from Washington this
morning authorizing him TO take charge
OF the office In this city at once. without
compensation. II Is understood that Mr..
Shipper will take charge OF the office on
the LIST Of July, the beginning Of the fiscal
year, 20 as to enable the present incum-
bent 10 make out all the yearly reports
and turn over a complete list OF the
property IN his charge. 1t seems almost
farce that government position Of the
dignity Of collector of customs. and Gus
todian OF public building OF the impor-
lance OF that In Petersburg. requiring "A
bond of;5.OO0. should not pay cent TO tine
officer appointed. but so IL Is. The present
incumbent. Mr.. II. j. Jarratt, who has
made faithful officer and who is one
OF our most honored and conscientious
citizens. has never received anything for
his services. II is true that efforts have
been made to get bill through Congress
to allow him some pay. but without avail.
II Is hoped the justice Of such a claim
Will yet be recognized, and that the new
collector. at least. will have some salary
attached to his office.
CONTINUED.
In the Circuit Court this morning. Judge
Hancock presiding, the case OF Parrishs
executor against the Surry. Sussex. ana
Southampton Railroad Company, Tor
$1,000 damages for causing the death OF
Mr.. Parrish. was called for trial. but
continued until September 10 secure the
presence Of "a witness from Manchester,
whose illness prevented his attendance
at the present term.
AN OLD CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Mr.. Benton Byrd, aged about 60 years.
| a gallant old soldier of MahOneS Bfigahe,
| who fought with great bravery through
out the war, died at his home in TINS
| city Yesterday. He was shot in several
places in several different battles ana
| was desperately wounded. lie was car
penter by trade and worked as long as
| his strength would allow him to do so.
| 1T was "A great regret to him mat ne
| could not turn out with the veterans
Of A. p. Hin Camp on Saturday, and take
| part in the memorial exercises in Bland
| ford cemetery. The camp this afternoon
| attended his funeral in body.
| WORK COMMENCED.
! Workmen commenced operations TO-DAY
| near Swift creek, in Chesterfield county
| on the Belt Line" Branch OF the Az
| lantic-Coast Line around this CITY in'
| line will be about six miles IN re'su
| and including the bridging Of the Apo
nattox will cost several hundred thou
| sand dollars. ..,.,.
| Miss Isabel TAYLOR. aged about 20 years
a greatly respected lady, died on SUNDAY
| nj the residence of Mr.. W. H. Baxter
on Sycamore street. a.,
| Chiidren's-D Day was celebrated AT th'
| First Baptist church Sunday mornihs
The church was Handsomely decorale''
the exercises were of great interest an.
a fine address was delivered by Kew Ut
| Acroe of Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
ytrpiuia News Items.

John c. Rush, popular citizen OF Mont
gomery county, died Thursday morning.
aged Y years.
Rev. Pike Powers, Of Richmond. va,
preached Sunday morning at Trinity Pro-
testant Episcopal church, Towson. Md.
Mr.. Powers Is the father OF Rev. W. ii.
II. Powers, rector of the church.
]. Irby Hurt, the Abingdon attorney
who had smallpox. IS up and walking
around his premises. His little daughter
who also had the disease Is convalescng,
and Miss Kate Hurt has been out driving.
Mr. J. c. Carpenter, Of Clifton Forge,
sold a few days ago his farm OF about
700 acres Of land all stock, and equip
ments TO Mr. Baxter Shemweb OF Lex
ington, y. c., receiving for the same
$1,000.
Following are the fun graduates OF
Emory and Henry College: l.. III. Carlock
G. Il. Davis. W. NJ. Morrell, X. \. Price
Jr.. c. W. Rankin, and J. NJ. Robinson
Tennessee: J. l.. Lawson, Virginia. III. +
Sloan, Arkansas; j. NJ. Morrell, Nortf
Carolina.
Professor Samuel u. Jones has beer
unanimously reelected president of South
west Virginia Institute, at Bristol ant
empowered to select his own faculty
Professor II. w Neff has accepted th'
chairs Of German. Latin, and history o.
civilization. Arrangements have beer
made for meeting the Indebtedness on tn
school.
The Bedford City Oa) Tennis Club an
nounce that they viii give a tennis tour
nament on July 18th and 9TH next at tina
place for the championship OF Southwes
Virginia. open to all. Doubles will b'
played on the 18th and singles on the bth
Valuable prizes will be given Of gol'
medals and fine tennis rackets. The EN-
tries will close on June 18th, and Should
| be made TO o. C.. Bell. Bedford City, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
The Aged Eride Dead.

A dispatch from Philadelphia says: Mrs.
Catharine NJ. Shacklett. formerly OF
Alexandria, Va, the e,-year-old woman
who. while under the influence Of drug.
was forced to wed j. Ross lAnders. of
Chicago. nearly thirty years her junior. Is
dead. since the wedding at the Hotel
Hanover on April 18th. and SUB
sequent arrest of Landers on April Sth'
his aged bride has been kept from him by
her friends. Friday Landers, through his
attorneys. secured writ of habeas cor
nus. issued to secure Mrs. Shackletts ap-
pearance i'm court. Armed with TINS writ
Landers vent TO the Presbyterian Hos
initial where his bride had been patient
for several weeks. but found her dead
Mrs. Shacklett's half-sister had secured
possession of the body, and Landers has
not yet succeeded In inducing her q
allow him the privilege of burying his
own wife. There Is likely 10 be livei,
contest In court for the possession OF the
dead woman's estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
Personals and Briefs.

Hon. George ID. Wise went out TO Ches-
terrified court yesterday.
The Board OF Aldermen convenes in
monthly session at o'clock this evening.
Mr.. Reuben G. Payne. OF Knoxville.
Tenn. was in the city Sunday. en- route
North
Rev. c. -. Bryan, rector Of the Episco-
pal church at Hampton. Is visiting his
brother, MIR Joseph Bryan.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety will meet at the Jeff. Davis Man
sion this afternoon at O'Clock.
The Committee on Relief of the Poor
failed to get quorum last evening, and
will hold meeting at o'clock this
afternoon.
a large crowd went on the Chesapeake
and Ohio excursion TO Old Point sunday.
There was splendid order and all had a
pleasant time.
At the meeting of the Academy of
Medicine and Surgery tonight Or. Hodges
Will read a paper on the Therapeutic
Value of Electricity"
1t is rumQred on the street that a num-
Der of merchants will form a stock COM
| pany TO carry on the cake and cracker
business on a large scale.
Rev. W. l.. Wright leaves to-day to at
| tend the commencement at Wake-FOrest
| College and to be present at the reunion
| of his class-the class Of 1881
| Sheriff J. G. Eubank, OF King and
| Queen, yesterday delivered at the peni-
| Tertiary William Wynne (coloredO TO serve
| three years for malicious burning.
| Governor OFerrall has been invited by
| Major James X. Branch to accompany
| the First Squadron OF Cavalry on their
ride through the Valley in August.
| The Jewish festival of Pentecost, or the
| Feast of Weeks" commenced Sunday
evening with the going down Of the sun
| and continued until sunset yesterday eve
ming.
Rev. F. ]. Tucke of Davidsonville. Md
| is expected to arrive in the city this eve
| ming He will be the guest OF his cousin
| Mr.. James Rankin, at No. 100 west BroaC
| street.
The Hotel jefferson will be under roo
by the early fall The work l. progress
ing steadily. The building will be six sto
ries high on the Main-street side and five
stories on the Franklin-street side.
Messrs. Ware & Paxton. contractors
have commenced the work Of remodellini
the interior OF the post-oilice. The i'm
provements will add greatly To the cor,
fort Of the assistant postmaster and IN
convenience OF the public.
| MIR John A. Johnson. who had a yer,
delicate operation performed on him abou
| four weeks ago at the Medical College O
| Virginia by DIR. Long. is rapidly Inn
| proving. and expects to leave that lnstitu
| ton in about week or ten days.
The funeral services OF Mrs. r. !
| Brown, conducted at All Saints churc
yesterday morning by Rev. J. y. Down
nfnn, assisted by Rev r. A. Goodwin
were largely attended. and the hors
| tributes were numerous and beauttu
| The interment was made NJ Hollywood.
At the regular meeting Of the Richmon
| Electric club last night the rrosien
| Mr.. George \. Tower. read ve"y mt
, resting and instructive paper on 'JrcaT
descent Electric Lighting" when wa
greatly enjoyed. The club adjourned aftt
a lengthy discussion on COMPOUND Cen
| p0site- Wound AlternatOrs."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12

tory, by the President, Mtss Helen Muir
raw: prayer; Chorus Correcting TO
Spring" vocal class: Piano Solo. Caprice
Polka de la Refine" Jenny Hilldrup;
Recitation. "A yasabond Prince" Fanny
Shackelford: Vocal Solo. Caught" Es-
teIle Edwards: valedictory. Alice Reed !;
Address, Rev. w. -. Beaucbamp. of
Portsmouth.
The exercises were attended by a very
large audience. and every number was
greeted with applause.
The graduating exercises viii take place
al the city Hall tomorrow (Tuesdayb
morning nj 1870 o'clock and the final
concert will be given tomorrow night.
PERSONAL.
Miss Jahie' Pretlow. Of Richmond Is
attending the commencement exercises OF
Suffolk college. her alma mater.
Miss Bessie Dean. OF Norfolk. has been
visiting her aunt Mrs. ". l.. Mcleod.
for the past several days.
Miss Minnie Hill. OF CuIpeper. a niece
of General A. y. Hill. OF Confederate
fame. il the guest OF Miss Jennie Briggs.
of Suffolk. as IL also Miss Madge McNair.
OF Norfolk
A youth giving the name Of Edward
W Anderson was arrested yesterday
morning about 3 o'clock, having under
his arm n box OF clothing, scarfs. gloves.
handkerchiefs. etc. which he had stolen
from the store OF II. j. Bowen az Co An
derson was arraigned before Mayor
Brewer this morning and sent on TO the
grand Jury for indictments. The culpri,
made no resistance, and explained how
ne had entered the binding by the back
door and secreted himself in the room
above the store until after midnight
when ne descended AMI made up the pack
age Of goods. which he attempted to get
away with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
DEATH OF DELEGATE J. s. JONES'
~. Served Three Sessions In the House
and Was Chairman of Committee.

KING AND QUEEN COURTHOUSE,
VA. June 11-,Special)-Mr James =
Homes. member Of the House Of Delegates
for this county, died yesterday afternoon
ot G O'clock. He was born in King and
oueen county. Va, December I. lS'5' at
,a,ded Aberdeen Academy until ne was
nreuared for college; then TOOK an
academic course of two years at ilch-
mond College, and afterwards took the
law course at the University oil virginia.
taking the degree of II. L.
Ills father was exceedingly anxious to
have him start out AT once in ms CHOSEN
profession. but the son, with that sell
reliant independence which always cha-
racteriZed him, preferred TO work his own
way i'm the world. lie went To Texas ana
secured a position In a railroad Once
where his marked ability and strict IN
teerity brought him rapid and lucrative
nrouotiOn. Just as his prospects seemed
brightest he was summoned home to at
tend the death of his father. Mr.. Jones,
belcveine his duty to be with his widowed
mother and unmarried sisters, resigned
his position in Texas. put his own ainu-
ton down. and sacrificed his prospects
for their comfort.
lie WAS not. however, allowed to remain
In retirement. Inc Dch'ONie'' VI "
county sought him out, and without any
solicitation on his part made him thelr
nominee. and elected him to the House oil
Delegates. For the past three sessions he
has served I'm that capacity, the last SEES
sion as chairman of the Committee on
Asylums and Prisons.
such was his fathfuness 10 the trust
imposed upon him, that he had not ohiS
held on to his old friends, but constantly
added to the number of his supporters
King and Queen mourns loyai cl'i~e"
the community in which hellNed hih'
reighbor and helpful counsellor. and his
C,r,ilv a most devoted son and brother.
uis remains were inferred at Brlhngtor
| This afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
DDnih OF ME-. Willie Sfnbbs.

After a long and painful Illness Mr.
Willie G. Stubs died at his residence. 500
east Marshall street, at 4:25 o'clock yes
terday. in the Goth year Of his age.
I'p To the time Of his illness he was in
the employ Of Messrs. Fox & Rider as
their book keeper and cashier. which pO-
sition he held for several years. He had
a wide circle Of friends. and the family
have their deepest sympathy. Nj. Stubbs
was the son OF Mr. John :. and Mrs. l..
Il Stubs. brother of Mr. James +.
SmbbS. Mrs. :. Leroy Switzerland, Mrs.
II. s. Martin, Of Washington, ID. c.; Mrs.
II. Lee Morrss. Of Petersburg, and Mrs.
John W. Ladd. Of Norfolk.
lie was a member Of Broad-Street
Methodist Episcopal church, from which
place the funeral vii! take place to-mor-
row at II o'clock,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
ELECT A PHYSICIAN.
OR. EDWARD MCCARTHY WILL MINI
sTsR TO OUR OUR FiReMeN.
old Ohicers Of tho Department Retained
Three Years toneer--The Board
Meeting Last Night.

Tho Board OF Fire Commissioners held
, REGULAR semi-monthly meeting at the
-ne Hail last evening. The fun board.
consisting Of J, Il, Frischkorn WrcsidenO.
and Nc-ars l.. {. jenkins, J. X. shep-
r.ri. } l.. Levy, Charles +. Taylor. and
a. Watt Taylor were present.
rsc usSt matter OF business 10 arise
..s tLe election Of physician TO the Fire
..uar,mcnL for which position there
o,.. eighteen applications as follows:
u..tor, Edmond r. Baker, oliver r.
..HAenshir Eoycc ID. Brookcr. Charles
Darlington. /. Curd James +. Crane,
r b.. Franklin Ramon u. Garcin. Viz
SINUS ". Harrison. ID. \. kuyk. j. r..
...m.hIu. Edward Mccarthy Mark ".
.....er. James T. Roy. g. l.. Siegel. a. l..
,..forJ. j.. W. Williams. and }. NJ. Win
....
r. select doctor from such valuable
f,rH was IT. delicate task. which the
...r. bad some difficulty la accomplish
ur 70 was only after twenty-five
ballots had been taken that an election
..~l.tcl aud thc president announced that
.. IFwari Mccarthy Was the choice 81
.. board.
OLD OFFICERS RETAINED
r.. election OF officers FOR the FIRE ana
......rw departments tor the next three
... pa> then taken up. and the fol-
u..t we're reelected unanimously. W.
. Potter Chiof Engineer. q. g. Shaw.
.r. Assistant tmef: T.. r. Sncad. Sc
... ASSISTANT Ch,ef, g. =. Payntcr, sec
....r, 50 Firc Department and Assistant
-..rrtcolcnt Ere Alarm. ". H.
thompson Superintendent Fire Alarm
stephen. Foreman of Construction: T.
n Bo,gis. LInCuan; II. c. Minor AsSls-
t.rt IlDcman The captains Of compa-
..,. v.rc elected as follows: Engine No
3D. fleetwood. 10. 2. X. Is. Figg
- William kauary: No. 4. O. T. Wise
ST.. .. U.s. 81. JONES; No 6. A. Il. Law
...... No. Z. j. Z. Walthan; 30. :. O.
Lue.r-. Truck ~. I. l.. ". Dorset
ISL, g. = Atkinson; No 3, \. '
--.r .r. chemical ". +. EYps.
A. . special meeting o. be held mex
Monday ut-ht The captains viii be ordered
.. .-t,rI prepared 20 Doe catcchisvd abou'
...r respective commands. and TO make
recommendations as TO assignment q
..- ...ef their command
rA>IAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
.mm.ttrc. consisting Of J. l.. Lew
chairman. g. q. jenkins, ana J. II
t,.4..k,ru were appointed 10 pr"par'
-..rul for the government Of the de-
-t.l.rt4 under the new plan adoptc,
f. board al It's last meeting.
r Was also ordered that Secretai!
..nt,r hereafter pay III the department
. ....e thc Chief who is often cauHh
.r .u alarm with money piled aIouh'
rr. lns on hand were ordered TO b'
... AND ho board adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
ERAsTUS WlMAN'S TRIAL.
Two Indictments Charging fOrgery-Gen.
Tracy Senior Counsel for Defence.

NEW YORK, June 1l.-Erastus Wiman
was placed Oh trial to-day before Judge
Ingraham, in the Court of oyer and
Terminer, on two indictments charging
forgery. The courtroom was well filled
with spectators long before the Judge
took the bench. The defendant entered
AT 1920 o'clock with James ~ Green
shields. Queens counsel. of Montreal, and
A. T. Boardman, OF this city. his counsel
E.x-Secretary Tracy. senior counsel for
the defence, arrived few moments later.
Although there are two indictments
against Mr.. Wiman, both in connection
with his partnership dealings with the
firm of r. g. Dun IL Co, the District
Attorney has decided TO try him on the
one which charges him with having forged
the signature Of T.. W. Buliinger on a
check on the Chemical National Bank OF
This city dated February 6. 1893. for 5000.
drawn by Il. q. Dun q Co. to Mr.. Bull
fingers order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
The industrial Home.

Provisions and bedding have been sent
TO the Industrial Home 10y kind-hearted
citizens, but many other things are badly
needed, such as blankets, sheets. pillows,
and bcdstcads There are twelve inmate,
hard at work putting the home in repair,
and are really a contented set of people
anxious to DO something. There are a
number of applications for different kinds
Of work. but owing to the absence OF
material. such as nails, paint. lumber,
and other things Of a mechanical char
actcr. and the limited supply Of food and
bedding, they cannot be secured just now.
There will bc services next Sunday at
. T.. NJ. ana the public is cordially in
vitcd \ meeting Of the Board OF Direc-
tors. Of which Hon. James Lyons is presi-
dent will be held tonight at SID at the
Young Mems Christian Association Hail,
and a fun attendance is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
HENLY DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY.
lie Was Attacked by shry and He Acted
in SeIf-Defeucc.

LEESBURG, VA. June n.-tSpecisl)-
Charles Henly, charged with shooting and
killing Vernon Shry at Taylortown, ten
miles from this place, on Sunday night
last. has been discharged from custody
the coroner's jury finding that he acted
In self-defcnce.
Henlv had been in love with Shry's
sister. which was not favored by her
family. and ne had been advised to cease
his attentions by her brother. ON Sunday
ne appeared again and WAS threatened.
even 10 being fired at by the brother and
friends OF the family. At night, while
oscorting another lady from church, ne
was attacked by the same parties and
fearing for his safety, fired, killing young
Shrv. the brother Of the lady to whom
he had been attentive.
The verdict Of the corOner's jury gives
general satisfaction
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
ROANOKE'S ELECTION CASES
The Contestees Filed Their Answer-Names
OF Illegal Voters Given.

ROANOKE, VA, June n.-(Special)-
The contestees in the election contest
have filed their answer TO the bill OF the
contestants, alleging that the Third Ward
was legally thrown out. that a prominent
Republican stirred the ballots before they
vera counted. and that a recount of Third
Ward would not correct the irregularities
there. They also allege that 200 Illegal
votes were cast for contestants. and II
the Third Ward were counted the result
as certified by the Electoral Commission
y-o,,,d not he affected. The names of per-
sons alleged 10 have voted Illegally are
given. Judge Horsely has been asked TO
hear the case.
The Democratic Executive Committee
decided tonight 10 hold ward meetings
Friday night. July 9th. for the election
~ twenty-seyen delegates TO the congress
sional convention of the Sixth District.
which meets here August l9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
The MCGill Union.

The literary meeting OF the McGil Union
last night was most enjoyable. The I'M
ueriaI Quartctte entertained the members
hv singing "a number Of plantation songs
and medIeys The quartette is composed
Of Alessrs. Richard Woodbridge, first tenor;
H. r. Francisco, second tenor; j. clint
Burton. first bass, and 7. Harry Jeter,
second bass Mr.. James Carter played
several excellent. selections on the piano.
which were thoroughly appreciated.
There was IA large meeting on Sunday
afternoon in the interest Of the McGll
Union fair to be held during the coming
fan. Rev. Fathers O'Reilly and Mckee
frey made addresses pertinent TO the ap-
proaChiug bazaar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
Summer Home for working Girls.

There was a largely-attended meeting
AT the residence of Major Lewis Ginter, on
vest Franklin street. last evening OF the
ladies interesting themselves In the sum
,ner fete To be given on the beautiful lawn
Of Major Ginter's next Friday evening
from 10 II O'Clock for the Deneht Oh
the Working Girls Summer Home a
large pavilion is being bum upon the
green square. and here the merry young
folk" viii trip lightly through the nazes
of the dance. The lawn VIII be iIu'h'-
mated by electric lights and 300 Japanese
lanterns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
Hundreds Wore Raniiled.

Sunday was great day at the Flrs'
African BAPTIST church. II being known
mat the ordinance Of baptism would be
administered. there was an immense con-
pregation. The pastor. Rev J. III. Holmes.
preached. and after the sermon Immersed
go candidates, nearly all of whom were
converted In the meetings held some
weeks back by MIR. Needham. 1t took
Pastor Holmes only about an hour to
baptize this large number.
Rev. Daniel James. of the Rising Mt.
Zion Baptist church. baptized about Fifty
on the government road, not far below the
city. There was great gathering oi
coiored people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
Escaned from the Oncer,

Stanley Williams. who bit of Policeman
Folkes's finger about year ago while
resisting arrest. was arrested by Special
Officer Ferguson yesterday morning on d
warrant charging him with housebreak
ing. While crossing Streckers Hin the
prisoner broke from the officer. who hao
refrained. al his request, from hand
cutting him. and made his escape. He 1:
still at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-12
MEADE KILLED BY A NEGRO.
Fatal Row Oh the sabbath Day GROWING
Out Of "a Game of Cards.

GATE CITY, VA, June 1.-(Special)-
Near Blue Grass, Russell county, Va,
Yesterday evening, while Thomas Meade,
David Osborne, a negro whose name Is
unknown. and several others were en-
eage,i in a game of cards. fight ensured
between Osborne and the negro. The latter
was getting the best of the melee. Meade
seized the negro and gave him several
vigorous kicks in the side. The negro
sprang up. and drawing his pistol. com
meuced firing at Meade. one shot took
affect in Meade's shoulder and another in
his neck He died during the night.
About thirty men were present, ana iaSt
night the negro had his pistol In mana
defying arrest. The negro WORKS at
saw-min in the community, and has one
foot off. The Indignation is so high mat
If the authorities do not take him many
persons think he will be lynched. Meade
is a brother OF c. G. Meade ex-kepre-
sentative of Scott county, and was 40
wears old