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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Speculation Consequent Upon MIR. Epes's
Letter--Petersburg Items.

PETERSBURG. VA, June f.--(Special)
the representative OF this district in Con-
gress, declining to be a candidate for
reelection next fall, has caused a good
deal OF comment. as well as interest, in
this community. The letter is regarded as
a very manly one. Mr.. Epes has made
an able and efficient representative, and
has done all that he could possibly do
In that capacity. He would still be one
of the strongest men that could be nomi-
mated for Congress, his great popularity
In the country, where he Is so well
known and so highly respected for his
worth as a gentleman. proving strong
card I'm his favor.
1t is believed that the announcement of
Mr. Epes's positive refusal to serve in
Congress again will bring to the front
a number of candidates for the nomina-
ton. And It is further believed that there
will be a tri-cornered contest IN this dis
trlct, with the result very doubtful. Mr..
W. NJ. Flanagan, of Powhatan county,
will probably be the Republican candi-
date. MIR. Thorpe. of Mecklenburg county,
will probably be the Republican nomi-
nee Mr.. Thorpe. of Mecklenburg county.
and against these two the Democratic
candidate win have to contend.
A VERY SAD CASE.
IL was announced in this correspondence
several days ago that popular young
man OF this city had mysteriously dis
appeared from his home and place OF
business in this city. and had not been
seen since Monday evening. The name
of the young man was Robert III. van
Pelt, son of Mr.. John 5. Van Pelt, ana
an employee In the commission house OF
Rodgers a Co. Every possible effort was
made to discover the whereabouts of the
young man-so well known and so popu-
lar i'm the community-but without avail.
IL was feared by some Of those VINO
knew him best that he had committed
suicide. as he had been heard to say
that ne felt at times like blowing his
brains out. The mystery was solved THIS
afternoon by the finding of the body OF
the young man floating in the river. Ii
has since been ascertained that on Mon
day night last the deceased was on boaru
the city's mud machine, and that at
late hour of the night the alarm OF man
overheard was given, that man was
rescued from the water. and 1t was sup
posed that no one else was oVerpoaru'
Whether death was the result OF deilD-
crate intention or of accident Is not
known.
OFF TO EUROPE.
Professor Fred Charles Hahr anu
wife left this morning for New YORK.
whence they will sail on Saturday Tor
Europe, to be absent until the fall:
Mr.. Pompey Lockwood, who died IN this
city last evening, was wldeiy-khowh
citizen. and a man of very interesting
character. His tastes was antiquarian'
and he was man OF unusual mtelii-
gence. but extremely modest ana reured'
He possessed complete files oil the news
,,aners OF virginia published during the
ro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Murdered hy Neproes.

MISSIONER, MD, June IA horrible
murder was committed near this place last
night. A crowd Of drunken negroes
visited the general store and began
abusing the storekeeper. Constable Ed
ward Carver attempted to preserve order.
and was set upon by the negroes and
beaten to death with clubs and beer-bot-
ties. Frank McCreedy vas also badly
beaten. The negroes escaped. and have
not yet been apprehended.
LATER.-Ten negroes, all from Vir-
ginia. have been arrested charged with
being implicated In the murder and are In
Jail at Princess Anne Courthouse Rumors
OF lynching have been current. and Sheriff
Sterling and a force OF deputies are on
guard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
BERTle's NEW PUBLIC OFFICERS.
A Church Completely Wrecked by n Cy-
clone-Property Damaged.

WINDSOR, N. c.. June 7.-(Speclal.)--
The justices OF the peace and County
Commissioners met In joint session on
Monday and elected r. w. Askew for
County Superintendent Of Public Schools
They also levied the taxes for the ensu-
ing year. The county taxes for all pur-
poses levied were twenty-three cents on the
$780, making the tax-rate for State and
county sixty-ilve cents on the sl00. The
justices of the peace then met for the
purpose of electing county commissioners.
Messrs. j. h. Stokes. r. 5. Norieet. and
r. T. Etheridge members OF the present
board, were reelected, and Messrs. It.
j. Webb and William Pritchard were
elected in the place Of DR.. w. II. Cope
hart and ERIN Pritchard. DR.. Copehart
refused 10 act I'm that capacity any longer,
and Mr. Pritchard was defeated because
he had become a Populist since he was
elected.
News reached here yesterday that a
cyclone had struck Ebenezer church,
moved 1t from its pillows, broke out the
window-lghts. and completely wrecked
an organ In the church; completely de-
stroyed the Grange Hall, which stood
near the church, and blew down several
buildings on the premises OF MIR. Edward
Rice. who lived near the church. No lives
were lost, but there was considerable
damage TO property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Ksileyitss on the Point Of COLLAPSE.

CAIRO, ILL. June Z-Kelley's Indus
trials are on the point OF collapse this
evening. Since Wednesday night they
have been encamped on the Hodges
farm, four miles north. and have given
Hodges their boats. The city officials
have sworn in 200 special policemen. who
are strung across the northern limits of
the city, armed with Winchester rifles
and shotguns The rumor Is current to-
night that the army will move across
the peninsula to Mound City before day.
light. The adjacent pfver banks In Mis-
souri, and Kentucky are closely patrolled
to keep the invaders from landing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
SAD COURT SCENE.
Sentence OF an Aged Bank Defaulter--
The Judge Weeps.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, June 7.-Theo-
dore p. Haughey. the aged ex-president OF
the wrecked Indianapolis National Bank.
was given six years In the penitentiary
this morning. A few months ago he
pleaded guilty TO misapplying the funds
Of the bank. and thereby avoided a public
trial. In passing sentence Judge Baker
broke down and cried like a child. He
said II was the most painful duty OF his
life.
The prisoner was taken to the Northern
penifentiary at noon to-day. He will be
assigned to the hospital department. and
will be granted every freedom possible
under the prison rules.
Haughey was a member OF one OF the
prominent churches OF this city and a
well-known Mason. His beautiful subur-
ban home Is all that has been saved. His
mother, nearly 80 years Of age, knows
nothing Of her sons downfall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08

the little daughter Of James RUSSELL. who
lives near here, this morning. The girl.
who IL only "A years OF age. was Mt home
alone with a younger brother when Cole
man entered Coleman sent the boy
away and thefs made the assault. in
Turing the girl dangerously. He came to
Lsesburg and bought ticket for Way
cross, Ga. but the news OF his crime
reached here and he was arrested before
the arrival OF the train. Excitement In
high. and II IS likely that Coleman will
~. tvucheJ
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ATTEMPT TO AsSAsSlNATE.
Mrs. Fannie Davis Attacked and Cut at
Night-Negroes Sentenced.

DANNILIE. VA, June 7.-(Special)-It
as just transpired that vile attempt
Was made last night to assassinate
"a.ie woman In this city. named Fannie
DayR Some time ago she separated from
Ter husband. John Davis. and he has
been heard TO threaten her life IL she re-
fused 10 live with him She has paid
DO attention 20 these oft-repeated threats.
'nl continues 10 live with her widowed
sister. Last night Mrs. Davis went into
'ne yard. The night was dark, and rain
Vas falling She saw an object but could
not tell what Il was. When near 10 II.
man stralghtened up. grabbed the wo-
man by the arm. and cut at her WIN
d knife or razor The shawl she had on
and her dress were cut through and a
CD; made on her breast about three inches
long. She also received several scratches
Oh the arm. Suspicion points to her nus
band.
IN the Corporation Court to-day llizzie
Bennett and sam. Waller. both coiored'
md Chanler \. McGrickard twhite) were
seutenced 10 the penitentsary, the former
Tor three years, and the two latter Tor
Two years each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
The Queens Names.

II Is probable that most of her Majesty's
loyal subjects know the Queen only by
her royal style, Victoria, and that
such OF the remainder Of them as are
aware that she bears gnother name, and
that that Is Alexandrna, believe that
the latter is the second, and therefore,
In some sense. the Inferior name The
well Informed, however, know that the
Queens names are Alexandria Victoria,
and sentence or two In letter Of her
father, the Duke OF Kent, written within
a couple of months OF her christening,
and sold few days since In Paris. may
account for the choice OF the second as
the principal name Her first name"
the Duke wrote. lis Alexandrina; Vie
toria, by which name size is always called
at home, Is her last. being that of her
dear mother. The hrss she bears after
her godfather. the Emperor OF Russia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
n AND W. OFFICIALS NOT DISTURBED.
Only a Small Number of Dingess Miners
Out-Story A Gross Exagceration.

Only a Small Number of Dingess Miners
out-story A Gross Exsggeration.
ROANOKE, VA. June 7.-(Speclal.)-
Nr;ok and Western officials do not seem
q, an disturbed at the miners strike ie-
ported al Dingess w. Va. Only the men
a % small mine at that place have Joined
'-s strikers. Dlngess is l25 miles west
Of. ioCahontas II Is said the output of
c..l al the mine is not over two car
loads a day. and IL Is not thought that the
movement viii spread.
LATER.
Dispatches received here later this eve
tar IRON Pocahontas and Dingess show
'' the reported strike at the latter
rr is "a gross eXaggeration. Twenty
it, miners here failed TO go 10 work this
ming bot viii probably return to the
mines tomorrow. All Is quiet there.
Not TOLERATED..
The dispatch from Pocahontas says
'rs is no foundation for the rumor OF
strike In that field. An agitator APP
rHei al Dingess last week and pro
I-Hl 20 extend his operation further
'.' but was informed that he was not
vented in the Pocahontas region. and
', his presence would not be tolerated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
BRAWlEY BILL DEFEAT.
1t viii Not Result DIsastrousIy TO ANY.
body Concerned.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June Com
missioner Miller said to-day that the de-
feat Of the Brawley bill to relieve GER
tain southern corporations from penalties
incurred in the issue of scrip, or So
called money certificates" during the
financial stringency last summer
and fail would not result dis
astrously to any one or to the
government. The Attorney General had
rendered an opinion last fall on samples
OF the alleged money submitted to him.
that they were not subject TO tax, and
on that statement Of the case. all efforts
on the part OF the acknowledgements off,
GERS TO collect the tax or TO ascertain how
much OF the so-called ~rnoney- or scrip
had been issued ceased. No such such al
legged money is now In use anywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
runr,,n Royalls win Probated.

EMPORIA, VA, June 7.-tspecial)-In
the County Court OF Greenesyiile to-day
the viii OF the late Ephriam Royal. the
coIored minister who died In this county
a few days since. was admitted 10 pro-
bate. All OF the property ie't
TO his widow. at her request. MI II. L.
Turner qualified as administrator
The court will meet again on SATURDAY;
On Monday, the nth instant the case vi
the commonwealth VS.. p. X. Farley Will
be called. This will probably occupy seve-
raI daNx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Ordered TO Norfolk,

WASHINGTON. June 7.-Acting -Secre-
tary McAdoo to-day ordered the Atlanta
to the Norfolk navy-yard. where the YES
sci will be painted the crank-pin
remedied, and some leaks In the bilge
trainers stopped. 1t is expected that the
repairers will not occupy more than ten
days time. and in the mean time II is
hoped that no further emergency will be
reported necessitatng the presence of a
United States warship at Bluefields.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
JAMESTOWN AND NECK OF LAND"
Great Damage on the Historic Places by
Wind aud Uail-Storm.

WILLIAMSBURG. June 7.-(Special)-
severe wind rain, and hail-storm
passed over the jamestown and Neck
of-Land" section OF the county yesterday
doing great damage to crops, buildings.
and fences. on the Morris farm, barn
fN2o feet was blown down, and corn
house flled with corn turned over, ana
the grain was scattered H.. every direc-
ton. The greatest damage was at this
point where for a short time a hurrf-
rsne swept across the place. levelling to
the ground every house except the dwell
ing on jamestown Island Many of the
Odd lest and handsomest shade trees were
blown down or had their limbs broken,
and many OF the crops cut TO pieces by
the hail.
4 silver tea given at Cameron Hall last
evening by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Young Mems Christian Association netted
the association very handsome sum.
The condition OF Colonel Randolph
Harrison IS pronounced much worse to-
day and he is now very weak.
INSTRUCTORS.
a teachers institute will be held at
William and Mary July 5th TO August lst,
Inclusive. The following are the instruc-
tors and subjects assigned: Conductor,
'.I-HStl Lynn VI yer pitStbtit VI Aiu
College OF William and Mary. and State
Aale Normal School. History" Mr..
George F. Merrill, principal OF Rich
uoud Normal School, Arithmetic. and
Theory and Practice Of Teaching Miss
Iars X. Wyant. Roanoke City High
school. Geography and Language Mr..
William G. Jones. principal of Madison
School, Richmond. Physiology and
SPELLING" Miss Isabel A. Coffin. Brook
tH S. Y, Drawing and Reading"
Rates for board and lodging will be
81. peg month, 81 per week. Teachers ex-
l.crng 90 attend this school must register
- The State superintendent Office on or
before June seth. after June Goth, address
-. conductor Professor Lyon G.. Tyler,
Williamsburg. Va
Professor r. J. Stubs. OF William and
NARY viii conduct the institute, which
e-'s no Marion. and teach Theory and
Practice Of TEACHING"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
scoTcH.IRIsH CONGRESS.
The Attendance Large-Addresses OF Wei
come and Responses Thereto.

The Attendance Large-Addresses OF Wei
come and Responses Thereto.
DIES MONIES. IOWA, June z-Des
Moines is gay with bunting and "Old
Glory" In all It's forms in honor Of the
Scotch-Irish National Congress, which
met in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation auditorium at 10 A. NJ. The at
tendance at the opening session was
large, the auditorium being filled with
distinguished Ulster men and women
from all parts Of the continent. Addresses
of welcome were delivered by President
John Scott, of the Scotch-Irish Society,
Mayor Hill, and others, and President
Robert Bonner Of the national society.
and others responded.
The distinguished visitors viewed the
sights OF the city this afternoon, and
this evening a banquet was given. The
congress will continue for three days.
closing on Sunday with a sermon at the
tabernacle by DR.. John Hall, Of New
YORK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08

LOUISA, VA, June 7.--tspecialt , Mrs
p. II. johnson tnee GARRETT was taken
suddenly III yesterday evening. and died
his morning Of brain trouble. MIR. and
Mrs. Johnson were married last year.
Her death IL indeed sad. and her nus
band. one Of our best and most highly
respec(ed young farmers. has the sincsres'
sympathy OF a large circle OF friends. !.
II. r. Chisholm. well-known coioree
politician OF this county. " not expecteo
10 1--we more than few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
BERTHE COUNTY REPUBLICANS.
Numerous Candidates for Congress Pres
ent-New Mayors First Case.

ent-New Mayors First Case.
WINDSOR, n. c.. June 7.--tspecial)-
The Republican County Convention for
the purpose of appointing delegates to the
different conventions was held here yes
terday evening. J. j. Martin. ex-congress-
man from this district, was present. and
presented himself as a candidate for the
Republican nomination. Charles Aston
Cook. ex-District Attorney under Harri-
sons Administration, was also present as
a candidate for the nomination for soli-
citor. George II. White tcoloredD, solici-
tor for this district, and III. Il. Cheatham
(colcredD ex-congr. ssman from this dis
trict, also announced themselves as can
didates for Congress. The convention en-
dorsed George III. White (colored) for the
nomination as congressman for the Fifty
fourth Congress, and II. w. Williamson
(colored) for solicitor Several incendiary
speeches were made by the negro dele
gates. the negroes to stand up for their
race and nominate no white Republican
as candidate for office.
The Democratic forces are In good
shape, and have good prospects Of elect
ing the ticket they will put out in the
near future.
The newly-elected Mayor, IL. V. Dun
ston, tried his first case last night. 1t
was a fight between Louis Lipsit, Jew,
and Cely Joniken. O negress, and In
which the Jew was badly beaten. one or
his eyes closed up and his clothes torn
very badly. The Amazonian negress came
out Of the fight unhurt and with flying
colors. but In the trial she did not fare
go well. as she had to pay SIS fine ana
costs. and the Hebrew paid nothing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
WILL STUMP FOR OATES.
Governor O'FerralI. Judge Culberson, and
Others to Speak ia Alabama,

WASHINGTON, June IA special to
the Post from Montgomery. Ala, says:
The Democratic Executive Committee met
here to-day, and arranged programme
for the campaign. Messrs Culberson, of
Texas; O'Ferrall. OF Virginia. and Patter-
son, of Tennessee. and all the Georgians
in Washington will stump the State for
oates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
FRANCE IN AFRICA.
EnEiand's Advances There, In Egypt. and
IN Siam.

IN siam.
PARIS. June lin the Chamber Of De-
puties to-day. NJ. Etienne interpeliated the
government on the policy OF France In
Africa. In the course OF his opeech he
traced the encroachments OF England.
which, he said, were barring the progress
Of France in the Congo country, In Egypt,
and In siam. and demanded an immediate
and energetic resistance TO England's fur
Their advance.
NJ. Hanotaux. Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs. said the territory which England
ceded to King Leopold belonged to Turkey.
and declared that the Anglo-Belgian agree
ment was null and void. NJ Hanotaux
announced that NJ. Delecasse had sent
troops to defend the territory claimed by
the Congo State. and disputed by France,
and that other troops would be sent
shortly.
The Chamber unanimously approved the
declaration OF the Ministry that they
would defend the rights Of France at all
hazards
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
SUICIDE IN BALTIMORE.
And Not Little Trouble Was Taken to
Effect IT.

BALTIMORE. June 7-Gustav I.ieb-
man. OF st. Louis. a member of the firm
of Lehman & Dellevi. tobacco importers,
committed suicide at the Howard House
to-day. lie cut the bed-sheets into
strips and twisted them into a rope. with
which he hanged himself to bed-post
The suicide stretched himself along the
floor, and having made a sheet-strip long
enough To permit of his being elevated
few inches from the floor deliberately
strangled himself by pressing down on
the rope.
The dead man had been a member OF
the above firm for ten years He was
81 years of age. unmarried, and a Mason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08

ANNAPOLIS, ND, June 7.-Secretary-
of-the-Navy Herbert arrived here to-day,
and the annual competitive drili Of the
four companies OF naval cadets for the
colors were witnessed by him. the Board
OF Visitors, and 1900 spectators The con-
tending companies were: No. !. Captain
Winston Churchill: No. 2, Captain Web
ster; No. 3. Captain Carlton +. Snow: No.
4, Captain Daniel Cox.
Captain Shows company won. and the
colors were presented by Miss Tremaine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Even with Her.

us this a smoking carr she asked In
choice Bostonese, as she peered through
her girlish spectacles into the uncultured
conductors face.
mo. miss" he answered, with glad.
joyous feeling that for once he was
getting even with q woman; 1T IL not"
She disappeared into the interior Of
the car. but In few moments came out
livid with rage.
'You-toid--me." she said In icy tones.
that In was not 2 smoking-car."
1T Ii not. miss. None Of our cars
smoke. II Il the smoker car"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
: A YOUNG GIRL IN CHAINS.
Fifteen Years for stabbing Young Man to
the Heart and Killing Him.

RALEIGH, n. c., June 7.-(Special)-
The penitentiary to-day received an UNI
usual sort Of prisoner In the shape OF
young white woman. who appears like
small girl of ls. She was brought here
chained, and Is from Henderson county.
She stabbed To the heart a young white
man who doubted her chastity. and her
sentence Is for fifteen years.
Z. +. Taylor, an inmate OF the Soldiers
Home. died here to-day. aged Is years
He served In Company II, Fourteenth
Regiment. North Carolina troops.
In the United States Circuit Court IN
the suit OF Frederick Thompson. OF Viz
ginia- judgment was gwen Tor plaintin
for 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Confirmation of Nominations.

WASHINGTON, June THE Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
Charles Nelson, of Maryland. to be Sc
cond Assistant PostmasterG Will
liam y. Roberts. of North Carolina, to
be Consul OF the United States at Victo-
ria, Il. Z.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
To Ipspect Nilitiamen.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 7.-General
Schofield. commanding the army. has de-
tailed Major Joseph c. Ramsay. with
Lieutenants George T. Bartlett and Elmer
w. Hubbard, to attend the camp of the
Alabama National Guard. at Ensley. near
BirInin cham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
y.,kvr,s Against y,rtian,.

LONDON, June Lord Dunraven's
valkyrie and George and Howard Gouid's
vigilant have been entered for the regat-
tas Of the Royal Munster Yacht Club at
Queenstown on July I'D. ana the Royal
Cork Yacht Club on July Path and 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
GREENSBORO FEMALE COLLEGE.
Twenty Young Lady Graduates Addressed
nv Senator Jaryis-The Prize Winners.

by Senator Jarvis-The Prize Winners.
GREENSBORO. n. c., June 7.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE annual commencement OF the
Greensboro Female College was held in
the college chapel to-day at 1880. Miss
Lillian Small, of this city.was salutatorian;
Miss Edna McCrary of Lexington. read
the language essay, and Miss Fannie e.
Parker, Of Henderson. n. c., was vale
dictorian.
The literary address was delivered be-
fore the graduating class by Senator
Thomas J. Jarvis The Senator's address
was full OF excellent advice. and was
listened to with marked attention. There
were twenty members Of the graduating
class. Miss Fannie Parker, the valedic-
torian, also read the best essay, Tor
which she received the prize.
One OF the features OF the day was the
presentation of a handsome gold-headed
cane to DIR. Reid. the popular president
Of the institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-08
Ohio Prohibition Ticket.

COLUMBUS. o.. June THE State Pro-
hibition Convention to-day nominated the
following ticket: For Secretary Of State.
II. G. McCasline. OF Kent; Supreme Judge,
John Roseborough, Of Eimore: School
Commissioner. +. v. Irish. OF Columbus;
Member Of Board Of Public Works, II. T.
Earles, of Columbus.