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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
EXTRA MIL FOR LEXINGTON.
Father and Son Fight-The Latter Runs
Hut Ii Caught by a Student.


But Ia Caught by q student.
LEXINGTON. VA. March 2.-tspecial)
Arrangements are being made for the
introduction OF an additional mail service
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad be-
tween here and baltimore. Just as soon
as the necessary arrangements can be
made and the mail-cars secured the double
service will be put on and connections
with the main line will be made at
Harpers Ferry, and thus give the Valley
of Virginia 10 this point the additional
mail service each way. j. Il. Cook, OF
Baltimore chief clerk Of the Third Divis-
ion OF the Railway Mall Service, was here
a short time ago looking up the matter.
The prospectus Of the summer law school
OF the Washington and Lee University Is
out, and II IL supposed that this new
departure at the above-named university
will attract a large patronage. Hon. J.
X. Tucker and Professor e. A. Graves
have charge. The school will be organized
in July and continue until September.
To-day two men, father and son, got
into an alteration, and the latter struck
the former with rock and beat him up
considerably. The father swore out war
rant for the arrest OF the son and placed
II In the hands of Constable J. G. Grin
stead for execution. but as the officer APP
preached his man the latter showed his
heels, but the Constable seeing some stu
dents coming towards the man, called out
TO them TO stop the runner, and one Of
them Immediately started for him Ia
football style. and tackled him from be-
hind. threw, and held him until the officer
came up. The man gave the officer no
further trouble.
j. T.. a. Rose. architect of the jack
son Memorial Hall. is here arranging
the plans and specifications for the walls
and the inside work of the hall prior to
letting the contract for the same. This
building will be a great Improvement TO
the Virginia Military Institute and add
greatly 10 its beauty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
A BLAZE In BENSON.
TWO STORES AND A DWELLING COM
PLETELY DESTROYED eY FIRE.


RALEIGH, n. c.. March 2o.-tspecial.)-
There was an incendiary fire at the town
Of Benson. Johnston county. Saturday
night. The general stores of L. w. Man.
gum & Co. and Pyais q Co.. and the hard
ware store OF r. II. & B. II. Woodall. and
a dwelling owned by man named John
son. were completely DESTROYED. the total
loss being some 5000. The fire originated.
II Is said, In the store OF Mangum Co..
and there were charges OF incendiarsm
Sunday an investigation was begun. which
continued yesterday, and II was expected
that an arrest would be made to-day.
Several lawyers went to Benson Sunday
night
About twenty men, lately employed In
the Seaboard Airline shops at Laurin-
burg. have come here and are now en-
ployed In the Raleigh shops Of that road,
the Laurinburg shops having been aban-
doned.
ON A BOND-ISSCE.
On the sd of April the people of Lum-
berton are to vote on the issue OF $4,000
Al bonds 20 secure the construction OF
railway connecting that town with Buie.
station on the Atlantic Coast-Line, the
distance being fourteen miles. The road
IL to he known as the Lumberton ana
Lumber River railway.
The grand secretary Of the Grand Lodge
OF Masons informs me that two new CHAR
ters are applied for--one In Guilford and
one In Halifax county.
Mr.. Charles N. Busbee. the appolntee
as postmaster here. receives many con-
gratulations. He received telegram IRON
Congressman Bum, in which the latter
said he had antagonized him, but that BUS
bee had won, and rendered his congratu-
lations. 1t is thought that Busbee can
take charge Of the office by April Isl.
WHAT THE JAPs WILL DO.
The Japanese coionists who IL Is de-
sired to bring here to make and decorate
ware made of kaolin, are to do the nne't
things In this line, making articles pay
ing 40 to 60 per cent. duty. III ~ peheVh
that this ware. by the saving IN uuty
and freight. can be sold cheaper imam
that of foreign make.
Efforts are being made by number
of businessmen at Salisbury 10 secure
the reinstatement of the ten officials OF
the Richmond and Danville railway who
were so summarily discharged last week.
Mr.. j. j. Vance, prominent lawyer or
Monroe, fell dead in his house there yes
terday Of apoplexy. He was candidate
for the nomination for Superior Court
judge in the last election.
a very valuable gold-mine has just
been opened in Rowan county. only four
miles from the once productive Gold Hill
mine.
TEMPERANCE ORGAN SOLD.
r. c. Gulley, of Franklinton, to-day pur-
chased the Spirit Of Age newspaper the
State temperance organ, from Rev. X. H.
Whitaker. and viii continue TO publish
It here. DR.. Whitaker has been an editor
continuously for forty-one years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
Henry Irvinx's Enormous Profits.
CSew York Press.)

Henry Irving closed In Boston on satur-
dav nIeht the fourth American tour Of the
T~ndon Lyceum players. In twenty eight
weeks American pIay-goers have paid $685.
zoe 2, 10 see him-an average OF S2l,Ti a
week. or about 5000 for every perform
aIce. His tour began in San Fancisco
September ith.
This sum IL certainly more than double
that which the most prosperous American
actor and manager has received this sea-
an Earring the Edwin Booth-Lawrence
Barrett Company. which was disbanded by
the latter's death four years ago, such
"a rr,nos' have never been realized by any
actor in the world. Mr.. Irving's London
audiences do not pay half az much to sup
mort the Lyceam Theatre.
Tbs highest art pays well, and 1t pays
better here than anywhere else in Chris
tendon. The admiration of Mr.. Irving's
methods Is so general, and the esteem
for him az a man is so sincere that no
American actor or manager belittles his
success. and no play-goer begrudges It,
This fact is perhaps the most remarkable
feature of his triumph. He naturally pro-
noses 10 return to the United States next
season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
cUILFORD BATTLE GROUND.
Annual Celebration July 4th-Interstate
BIcycIe Race-Y. NJ. G.. A. Rooms Afire.


Bicycle Race-Y. NJ. G. A. Rooms Afire.
GREENSBORO, n. c., March 20.-(Spe-
cial)-At a recent meeting OF the stock
holders of the Battle-Ground Company IL
was decided TO hold the annual celebra-
ton on the 4th of July. Last year
the celebration was a great success. This
year an attempt will he made to make ~
an even greater success Inc ioiIo"ihs
directors are chosen for the ensuing year:
Hon. ID. Schenck, J. w. Fry. J. w. Scott.
w. T.. Bevill. ID. r. Schenck. NELL Filing
ton. Joseph NJ. Monluah, Thomas Wood
roffe. Samuel Witkowsky OF Charlotte, ~
c.. +. =. Wharton. Colonel II. NJ Doug
las. Colonel L. NJ. Scott, X. VI. Sloan,
D. w. c. Benbow. Hon. Thomas NJ Holt
The following officers were also elected:
Hon. ID. Schenck, president; j. w. Fly,
vjce-president; j. w Scott treasurer; and
d. S. Church. Jr.. secretary.
BICYCLE RUN.
An interstate bicycle road race will
take place next Friday. Quite number
of entries have been made for these
races.
The Young Mems Christian Association
building I'm this city came near being de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night. hue
from the bathrooms becoming over
heated caused the confiagration. Prompt
work on the part OF the firemen prevented
serious damage.
A pleasant social will be given at the
Young Mems Christian Association rooms
tomorrow night.
AT least 800 college girls will attend the
game of ball between Yale and the UNI
versity of North Carolina on Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
A Tribute 10 Mary T.. Bowers--Died March
fsf 1894.

AUGUSTA. GA, March IT, 1897.
NV Georgia home IL oversshadowed win
gloom and sorrow. My thoughts are IN
dear old Richmond tonight. and or my
beloved friend Mary II. Bowers. Pure on
heart. ever ready and willing to render !.
loving service for friend. and, above all.
devoted to her motherless sistsrs, Sre
was wonderful for one OF her years
And there comes before me n picture
of my sweet friend thinking and planning
for the happiness and pleasure OF her
dear ones. | can see the tender EXPRESSION
Of those dear brown eyes. so full OF
love for them all. Yet in her true heart
there was plenty Of room for dear. warm
friendships. and the widow and the
orphan and many n distressed heart
have been oneered by kind acts of this
lovely girl. How she will be missed Not
alone by the grief-stricken father, brother,
and sisters, but by many near and dear
friends. 1t was my pleasure to have this
dear friend with M only Il few short
months ago. and although even then u
sufferer-shc bore II all with patience.
and was as cheerful and az sweet as
possible. And now the pain and the
suffering is over the pure heart IL at
rest. Beautiful Hollywood grows dearer
and dearer as one by one our loved ones
enter the gates Of the 'Silent CITY,"
NJ q n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
Affairs In Old Culpepper County.

CULPEPER, VA, March 2O.-(Spe-
cial)-By far the largest crowd for years
was in attendance at our March court
Yesterday, and though all parts OF the
county were presented, there was but
little of others news or interest to be
heard. Our new election-law, which for
time was the subject of discussion. seems
now to be generally acquiesced in by
nearly all.
The newly-nnished fire-proof and steel
finished vaulted addition TO the Clerks
Office is truly an artistically, as we'll as
conveniently. arranged piece Of work.
The march Of improvement still moves
on steadily In our town, and quite num-
Der of buildings are contracted for,
among which are several handsome dwell
ings. to be built on the lot now occupied
by the "old Stofer House." on Main
street.
Rev. DR.. r. r. Howison preached his
farewell sermon last night To his late con-
gregation at the Presbyterian church.
Much work is being done by our farm
ers and gardeners during the beautiful
weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
yircipis News Items.

Miss Annie Howell. public school
teacher In Louisa, died on Sunday, after
a few days illness.
Mrs. Fanny Hopkins. wife OF Mr..
Gerard II. Hopkins, OF Rockingham
county. died last week. She was sister
OF Whitfield Kisling. adjutant OF the
Tenth Virginia Regiment. who was killed
on the 18th OF May, 1864. in the battle OF
Spotsylvania Courthouse.
The yestry of Henshaw Memorial
Protestant Episcopal church, on Column
bia avenue baltimore, met on Monday
night and extended call TO Rev. William
III. Milton. OF Crewe, Nottaway county,
Va. MIR. Milton preached to the congrega-
ton at Henshaw church last "Wednesday
might.
Work will be commenced this week on
the new courthouse at Leesburg. The
old building that has stood Tor eightyrnve
years will be torn down TO make room Io1
"a larger and handsomer one that - more
In keeping with the age, which VIII pe no'
only an ornament 10 the town OF Lees
burg, but a credit to the county,
The differences between the manage
ment and the employees Of the roaIins-
mill Of the Roanoke Iron Company nave
been adjusted, and work there was re-
sumed. on Monday morning. Inc MOVIES
Lock Works, west-End Furnace, Duvai'
Engine Works. ana Cushmsn Iron WORKS
all In the immediate vicinity OF the ron
ing-mili, are now In operation WIN
good prospect OF continuing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
The Road Case Still Undecided.

YORKTOWN. VA, March 2O.-(Special.)
Hon. Sydney Smith convened his regular
term Of monthly court here to-day. At
his request Judge Christian, Of Charles
City county. occupied the bench to rem
der a decision In the contested road case,
In which our judge Is interested. This
case involves the right Of way through
Poauoson township into Elizabeth City
county, making a short cut to Hampton.
The commission to adjust the difficulty
did not meet as ordered, hence his Honor
was forced to reserve his decision. The
gentlemen were ordered to meet again
March sd.
Professor Lyon G. Tyler, Of Williams
burg is here engaged In delving into the
mysteries OF tho past. The archives filed
in the Clerks Office OF this county are
the oldest in the State. dating back as
far as 16i5, scarcely forty years after the
settlement at jamestown.
The FISH catch Of the season is improv-
ing considerably, and our hard-working
knights Of the seine are doing well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
LOUISVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March I7-Lighter
receipts and total offerings, with a very
active market and frmer prices, both in
dark and Burley tobaccos, have been the
leading features of the market this week
Smokers-Red were again in large sup
ply. but the demand continuing good
throughout the entire week. The market
closed nc. firmer over last weeks figures
Red fillers-The market opened with an
active demand, especially for q 5rable
and uniform hogsheads, which may be
quoted - to NC. advance over last week y
quotations. The better grades have par
ticipated In the general advance. with all
the leading manufacturers active bidders
Coiory fllers-The lower grades OF
colory fillers were in fair supply, AMI met
with ready sale at outside quotations.
or the better grades there were more
bringing so. with a good demand
Culting-All grades were in good de-
mand. and were freely taken at n slight
advance over last weeks prices.
Old Burley-The offerings continue very
light, and contain nothing OF marked
character.
Darks-The sales OF new dark have been
comparatively large this week, and gene
rally speaking. were in better condition
and OF better quality than for some time
past Prices. however are without ma
terial change. The scarcity of long leaf
suitable for the African trade has been
feature OF the market this season, and
no Improvement is noted as the season
advances. Long leaf would meet q good
market at full prices.
Green River-None offered at auction,
and only rs hogsheads sold privately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
In Nfenoriapn.

At meeting of Friendship Lodge, No.
TO- Independent Order Odd-Fellows, held
Tuesday night. March 10Th. the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
/. That i'm the death of our late Chap
lain, Grand j. ID. X. Sleisht. Friend
ship Lodge has lost one Of her most be-
loved and worthy members-one who was
always ready TO extend the hand OF
sympathy to a brother and whose fer
vent prayers will long linger in our hearts
and memories.
2 That while our brother has been taken
from the lodge-room on earth. we are as
sured that he had the password TO the
lodge-room OH high, and that be has ere
this taken his place near the Master, 10
go out no more forever.
3. That, as Odd-Feilows and citizens. we
will strive to emulate his virtues and
hold I'm fond remembrance his noble Chris
tian character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
AN OLD JEwELRY HOUSE ASSIGNS.
tynchburg Wants a emi-Professional B.
u. Tearu-yerdict for Minnie Ewers.

LYNCHBURG. VA, March 2-(Spe-
eial)-H. Silverthorn. the oldest jewelry
house in this city and perhaps in the
State. made an assignment to-day, with
r. w. Whitaker as trustee. The liabili-
ties are placed at 10000 and assets al
5000.
An effort Is being made TO secure for
Lynchburg semi-professional base ball
team for the summer The organization
OF a State League makes 1t possible for
the club to pay its expenses if once
started. and II Is hoped that the effort
VIII succeed.
A verdict for $500 was rendered in the
United States Court to-day against the
Lynchburg Street-Raiiway Company in
favor Of Minnie Ewerss administrator
Minnie Ewers. little girl Of 10 years,
was run over about two years ago and
killed by car OF the company In this
Guy, and her father sued for $1,000 with
the above result.
The S-yeay-old child OF Alice Simpson
(colored) suffered a horrible death to-day
from drinking a quantity OF concentrated
I've, left Ia Its reach by It's mother.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
MECKLeNBURC'S COUNTY, COURT,
Selling Horses and Mules I'm Carloads
MIR. Boyd's Accident.


BOYDTON, VA. March 20.-(Special)--
a large and orderly crowd was In at
tendance upon the County Court yester-
day. Nothing of special interest took
place. The grand jury reported many in
dictments, mostly for misdemeanors.
The weather was delightful. AT +. NJ.
the thermometer outdoors registered 75
degrees. In fact, the whole of March.
with the exception Of few days. t3s
been clear and warm. thus refuhng he
grounding day theory.
A new departure in this section Is the
public sale OF a carload OF horses and
mules on court-day. Mr.. II. N. Lockhart.
OF Bristol Tenn, Is the gentleman at the
head OF this enterprise. He seems 10 be
succeeding finely.
A supposed mad-dog gave our town
slight sensation yesterday. He bit col
ored woman and possibly valuable dog
belonging to one Of our citizens.
Mr.. W. II. Boyd. Of Shaw's store neigh
borhood, met with very painful acct
dent Saturday in having the bones OF
one leg broken both above and below
the knee. He was caught I'm the betting
Of his saw mill. DIR. V. Nj. Eppes render
ed the necessary surgical attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21

on the question. The Methodist and Pap
tist ministers are very active IN the mat
ter, and strong effort will be made TO
get the Court 20 refuse license IN the town
OF Emporta for the year 10 commence
May |. 1874. The town OF Emporia, conn
posed OF the villages OF Hickmord and Bel
field. with only a population OF about 1000,
has ten bar-rooms or liquor saloons.
The Clerk OF the court issued this
morning a license for the marriage OF Mr.
James w. Lewis, OF Brunswick, and Miss
Ada i. Wells, OF Greensviile. The groom
Is 90 years Of age and the bride II.
Intelligence was received here to-day an
nouncing the death Of Mr.. Frank Fox 1T
his home in Southampton county. Mr.
Fox was prominent citizen Of that coun-
q. and was brother OF Mr.. ]. X. Fox.
OF this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA, March D.-No auc-
tiou offerings on Change to CAY.
Private sales: FILTERS, II; smokers, q;
wrappers, 3; darks, 30; Tugs, .; Hurley
8. Total. II hogsheads. H.,
Revenue collections: Cigars ana ctga-
rettes. $227.76; tobacco, 2,S:'F. Io'ai'
5000. o.u
Dark loose sales to-day, $3.50 pounds,
and 6Xc highest price. ~
Sales all round very light to-day. Inc
news that the tariff bill reported 10 the
senate. which will prevent free leaf being
sold by peddlers and at retail, received
this evening. will be hailed with delight
by the Trade. and portends much more
activity In business, eliminating much un-
certainty that hung as a pail over the
breathe freer, while many who had con-
templated and believed themselves almost
forced to engage in the free-leaf business,
will be greatly disappointed, the planter
and producer alone being unrestricted In
the sale OF his own product. Leaf can
be no longer retailed and jobbed without
tax. and many now engaged in the busi-
ness will have TO quit very remunerative
work. and manufacturing business VIII
revive accordingly.
Mr.. T. NJ. Darlington left the city on
business trip to-day.
Mr.. Charles Watkins Is confined at home
with an attack of bronchitis.
The demand for very low-grade, cheap
fillerS continues good,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
A MOST REMARKABLE MARCH.
Polk Miller Billed for WeldOn-Curiosity
About the Halifax Meeting.


WELDON, N. c.. March 20.-(Special)
The very "oldest inhabitant" comes for
ward and says this March has been the
most remarkable on record. Mr.. T. a.
Clark, who has kept weather report for
over twenty years. does not remember
such beautiful March weather before.
Mr.. Polk Miller. OF your city, Is billed
to appear here April %. Mr.. Miller is
well known here by reputation as one OF
the most inimitable and peerless delinea-
tors OF the old plantation negro" In this
country, and he will be greeted here by a
fine audience.
The meeting which Is to take place at
Halifax Monday is much talked OF. No
one exactly knows the object OF II. Curl
osity alone will draw an immense crowd.
Bishop Cheshire preached at Jackson
Yesterday and at CASTOR to-day. The peo-
Pile everywhere are much pleased with
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
DEATHS.

1J.pRIs.-Died. at the residence of his
-. on oman. I'm Nelson county, Va. Mt
( O'CLOCK p. NJ. March l7th, JAMES
MONTAGUE HARRIS. son Of j. Clifton
and Bette II. Harris; aged ~ years
months and q days.
IAyEs.-Die,i. at her residence. No. rs
north second street, Tuesday morning at
q o.cloc,<. Mrs. HATTIE HAYES. wife OF
A HAYES. I'm the sd year OF her age.
Funeral will take place THuRsDAf
EVENING at o'clock from the Tniru-
street Methodist church. Friends and ac'
ouaintances are invited 20 attend.
SORG.-Died, March 20, 1891, at 3 2. ~,
Miss KATE SORG.
Fureral notice hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
DROWNED IN THE TRENT RIVER.
Major Edward Whitford Dead-Home from
an Extended Bridal Tour.


NEWBERNE, N c., March D.-tSpe-
cial)-W. c. Royal, young man VINO
recently moved here from Goldsboro'. was
drowned yesterday afternoon; aged about
IS years. He was sailing with another
young man when the boat capsized on
the Trent river. just above the city.
Major Edward Whtford died yesterday
AT his home, near Vanceboro'. Major
Whitford was in the Sixty-frst North
Carolina Regiment, and in active service
during the war under the command OF
his brother, the late Colonel John ~.
Whitford.
Mr.. James A. Bryan. president OF the
National Bank of Newberne, is expected
home tonight with his bride from an ex-
tended tour through Mexico. Cuba. and
the southern States.
William Dunn, one of the large truck
ers. left yesterday for the North to look
after the business prospects In his line.
A large shipment Of lettuce was made
Yesterday by Mr.. Fred. Broy.
The weather IL warm ana vegetation
progressing rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21

Strong Petition Against Issuing Licences
Ten saloons Now and i.i0o Populations
EMPoRfA, VA. March o. Especially
AT the next term OF the County Court.
which meets the first Monday In April.
the liquor1icense question viii come up
y very strong petition. signed by large
number OF businessmen and all the la-
dies IN the community. viii be presented 70
the Judge. ffss14
y" one knows how Judge Barham stands
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
BRITISH STEAMSHIP ARos ASHORE.
VIII Probably Float On-Four Whales
Killed at Beaufort This Season.

BEAUFORT. N. c., March a.-(Speclal)
The British steamship Aros. laden with
phosphate. is ashore on Cape Lookout.
The vessel Is rot leaking the sea Is
smooth, and II good weather prevails the
tide will probably float her.
The fishermen of Cape Banks killed two
large whales to-day. and are chasing an
other, which will make four killed within
four days. these being the first killed on
this coast In seven years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
sTAuNToNs sTALWART DEMOCRACY.
Call Issued for "a Observation-Disclosures
ton for a Primary Election.

STAUNTON. VA, March 2o.-(Speclal)-
Chairman Armstead G. Gordon. OF the
Democratic City Committee has issued
call which will appear in the News TO-
morrow for a mass meeting or Demo
Gratis TO assemble April Sd In Columbian
Hall for the purpose of electing rev
City Committee and TO determine the
matter of holding primary eiection lot
city offices. IL has been years since there
has been such n primary election, and
stanton. possessed of a reliable Demo-
cratic majority, has presented the re-
markable example of Democratic
city elevating to office persons from OPP
nosing PARTIES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21

Nyashington Star)

The small boy had been singing that
sadly slangful song, ''One Of his legs il
longer than 1t really ought to be-" In the
nresenco of a young woman from Bos-
ton. ,,,
no verv interesting. / should like very
much to see him.
$40 see whom asked her aunt.
"rhe gentleman with the abnorInally
eloneated neither limb"