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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
CUMBERLAND PARK.
THE ATTENDANCE SLIM BUT THE
RACING GOOD.
the Various Evsnts--Ths Betting
The jockeys.

NASHVILLE, TENN. october 16.-The
attendance at Cumberland Park to-day
was quite slim, but the racing was OF
high order The track and weather were
perfect. The 5000 Melrose Stake brought
out a good field Of 2-year-olds. and the
result was some sensational time. OAK
land Baron was the favorite while the
Dictator Ethel Wynn fllly. Imoetuous,
went begging. Oakland Baron went OUT
as II he was going to burn up the track
but he was joined on the back stretch
by Impetuous and one Of the most ex-
citing finishes OF the meeting was Wit
messed Impetuous managed to poke her
nose In front at the last stride ana was
declared the winner, though It was very
close. The time, 2:l5A, equalled the re-
cord held by Silicon. made over the same
track two years ago. The second neat
proved TO be another duel between tne
two favorltes. and II was trotted In pretty
much the same manner, though lhpetu-
GUS won much more handily in exactly
tho same time, making two OF the fastest
heats ever trotted by 2-year-old
Rubsnstein had no trouble IN "Hiiii"s
the 2:35 pace. while Aiar took the 80
trot as she pleased. CRIT Davis spruhs
a surprise In the 2l9 trOt. when ne wen
out and won in straight heats with Helen
I.ayborn. who was at long odds Ire
Wilton. VINO won two heats OF the 20
Yesterday. won the third to-day quite
easily. Time. 2Oes.. Venture won the
unfinished 212 pace in 20si2.
Malrose stake for 2-year-old trotterr.
pa -s5.GoJ-Impetuous won. Oakland
Baron second, Killona third. Best ume'
215I. .,,,
2:35 pace-purse sl.5oo-Rubensteln won,
Direction second. Lizzie Mack tnird. Best
time. 2l2t. ,,.,
2:D trot-purse s2,o0-Alar won MAUI
c. second. Bourbon Wilkes, Jr'' U'i'''
Best time. 2:ll ,.,.r
2l9 trot-purse sNo-Helen l.ayoorh
won Break OF Day second Norman
third. Best time. 2li.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
BAYARD WELCOMED HOME.
A Public Reception-A Banquet-Parades
of Democratic Clubs.

WILMINGTON. DEL, October 16.-An
Wilmington turned out tonight to
formally welcome Ambassador Thomas
Bayard back TO his native State and city.
after an absence of eighteen months as
the representative Of this government
at the Court of st. James. 1t was an
imposing demonstration. and those who
attended were numbered only by the ca
pacity Of the opera-house in which the
ceremonies were held
Senator Gray introduced the Ambassa-
dor, and gave expression 10 the welcome
Mr.. Bayard replied in an eloquent speech,
and then held a reception on the stage.
Nearly all OF those present passed be-
fore him, and grasped him warmly by the
hand, the reception lasting for an hour
Later, he was entertained at banquet
at the rooms Of the Bayard Democratic
Legion, and afterwards he held a reception
at the house OF the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club. The parades Of the marching
clubs were enlivened by music and fire.
works. and many places along Market
street were brilliantly illuminated. The
greatest enthusiasm was manifested on
the streets. as we'll as in the opera-house.
From Philadelphia came a large delega-
ton headed by william NJ. Singerly.
Democratic candidate for Governor of
Pennsylvania, and Secretary of the Com
monwealth William +. Harrty. The visl-
tors were royalty entertained by the local
Democratic clubs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
RnSc.xntrr Libel Case.

OMAHA, NEB., october l6.-Judge
Scott gave it out to-day, when he called
the criminal libel case Of Editor Rose
water. that motion 10 transfer the case
on account Of bias or prejudice would NOT
be considered. An appeal TO Ave other
district JUDGES was taken. which resulted
I'm placing the case before Judge Ambrose
at o'clock tomorrow. When Judge
Scott heard this he overruled the decis-
ion Of the FIVE judges and served notice on
the Clerk Of the Court to docket the case
on his call. under penalty OF contempt
Judge Scott claims sole iuridiction. on
the ground that ii is on his docket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
ACTED DESPERATELY
Fearful Result Of Being Reject,
Sensible Girl
tYonkers Stationary

tionk'Ts Stafogmanl
Tell me. my daughter" ya.l 2, q,
with some anxiety IN he mann.
led his only ch,id 20 a seat m o..
wasn't young Nj Ga,ko, t..' '''.'
nlght7' aH
yes, papa. why % you ask,r
did you and he have "a ,...,...,.
NO, papa. not quarrel .....
tell me! Has anything nr.
him7"
ibid he or did he not Props,
10 YOU"
yes. he dh. papa rorr..
now thoroughly alarmed. .I,.
anything hss happened o. l-
committed sui-' 'f
What was your reply. s........
you accept him2" u.
NO. papa. Has biz b.s,
COW
Did you give him any sa.-
whateverr
mo. sir. DID no shoot h.~..
You rejected h.m L.4ls
cably. did you
Yes. papa. anl No. eng -.
and do something fe-r.r.t. ...
think he'd make away w.t.
papa. isn't II awfll'"
yes. rs awful 1 si.-....t
had rejected him when -...
had done to-day"
"Oh. papa. do you fhu. .
rested for lt?'
"Oh. dear. no. Y1s t
marry him just hecl.- f....
Put tell me. what .t. ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
\yeayers' Strike Still On.

FALL RIVER, MASS. October l6-The
weavers' strike is st.ll on, but, accord
ing to the manufacturers. the tide has
again turned in their favor. and this
morning they report a gain in the number
OF looms running The manufacturers as
sert that they have to-day $3.50 looms
more to their credit than yesterday. and
that out of a total OF $3.50 looms. 4o,oO6
are stopped. Not mill in the city reports
a loss OF looms. and many OF the manu-
facturers assert that the strike will not
last long. The weavers are very quiet
to-day, and are preparing for big demon-
stration AT South Park tomorrow, when
the meeting will be addressed by Sec
rotary Hart, of New Bedford, Secretary
Mcclure, Of Providence, and local leaders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Funeral of Mrs. Mary r. Woodson.

APPOMATTON COURTH OUSS, VA"
October l6.--(Special) on yesterday eve
ming the r. #. trs'u Of the Norfolk anc
Western railroad brOusht 70 Apromattox
depot a large number of prominent cit-
zens of Lynchbdrg, accompanying the re-
mains of Mrs. Mary L. Woodson. She
was followed by large crowd of her Old
friends and neighbOrS to the grave
yard. few miles from this place. at
her old home. and committed to mother
earth beside her husband, John W.
Woodson. once a very prominent lawyer
in this county, and who died some thirty
years ago. She was gentle. modest. ana
unassumng. endowed by nature with a
quick and active mind. OF sweet ana
amlable disposition. she won hosts OF
friends wherever che lived Her husband
died. leaving her with three small boys
and two girls with little Of this world
goods to live upon. BY dint OF economy
she reared her children. educated tnen'
and she leaves three sons. John {. W ood-
son. William NJ Woodson, and Henry i.
Woodson, prominent businessmen OF
Ivnchburg. men Of sterling worth, and
noble traits Of character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
MAY Be A FAMOUS HOG CASE.
Three Lawyers and Twenty Witnesses A.
ready Concerue.i In It--Politics.

ready Concerned In It--Politics.
WELDON, n. c., October l6.-tspeciaD
In the Magistrates Court here yesterday
a hog case was tried which II destined
TO rival the celebrated goose case when
created so much interest here several
years ago. And, strange to say. both
plaintiff and defendant In that case figure
In this-one as defendant and the other
as a witness Mr. X. w. Brown some
months ago lost fine black hog. lie
learned a few days ago that the porkeT
was In pen at Mr.. g. Wash. Pearson =
Mr. Brown saw the hog, and cLiimed u
as his long-lost pig. Mr.. Pearson retuseH
to give the hog up saying he feared thht
hog, and that IL was not the lost hog oi
his nelghbor Brown. witnesses were
sworn here yesterday In the case, some
saying 1t was Browns hog. and otherh
Just as positively that Il Is hog reared
by Pearson. The justices, for II took two
TO sit In this case. decided that II was
Browns hog The defendant appealed
and the case Coca 10 the Superior Court
Three lawyers and about twenty witness
appear IN the case. The value Of thc
hog Is said to be go. The costs before
IT is finally adjusted will run UP Into the
hundreds
POPULIST TICKET.
The Popuists met at Halifax yesterday
and completed their county ticket. as ioi-
| lows: For the Senate, Captain W. u
Ki;chin: for Clerk Superior Court. VI. II.
| Fuigerson. Register Of Deeds, t. y. Har-
risOn.
learn that the Republicans will COM
plete their ticket tomorrow, and tia
they will have full ticket In the neld.
The people here were much distresseI
when they learned that Mr.. Walter Jud
kins had shot and killed Bunting In Ports
mouth MIR. Judkinss father kept a
restaurant here. and a few weeks eg'
| He'd Of paralysis. OF which mention wa
made in this correspondence. Mr. Judkius
| vas looked upon quiet. unassuminR
Young man. and was very popular h're
| With every one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Complaint a. to l'lc''.'

To the Editor Of the uis...
Don't you think that
have some sounding atpot'
or gong, 10 warn I.."-.'
coming? What matters d Odd
knocked into eternity rs ..r
ing wheelers whether hr "t-
fire-ougine, electrician. or .. ..
ing vehicles upon which age
nails 10 tell OF their atii.t.'
very easily demorallz,i p .'
shutting or OF this mortal '
when | don't know how n'A ...
but on Saturday as ! va
street something whi2Eei
the swittness OF a hLnliatnt'
felt the current Of ar
stoned. and I almost th'nA IN -s
one OF these fast nysfs .-..
coat-sleeve. and In an ins'a"' ..
bicycle swept on In rapid t-Ns .l
a long breath, but the r"co..''
nearness OF the call maN-s T" ..
now. | am a right old mai t..,
soon be gathered e. my fa'ir ..s..
witnessed storms ON inc w. ID. ,
and am vet unframed by dis"'.r' H..
and 1 would hate to ba mais = - o..
ills We know not u bN o.. INK.
stealthy and noiseless prope." -
not these machines have oe'+ 80
TO sound while rushing '"'N
crowded tboroashtarssF ,..,trNca
ExpSh'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Trial of the Maine,

NEW LONDON. CONN, october 10
In the face OF a southerly gale that
made all coasting vessels within reach
OF this port scurry to an anchorage here
under well-shortened sail the battleshiI
Maine went Out Tor warmlns-up spin
this afternoon. the main purpose being
10 see that everything worked smoothly,
In view u the late changes in adjust
ments. The unofficial tests at three
minute periods showed IA revolutions OF
the propellers per minute and lE pounds
OF steam-pressure. both averaged approx
mately This result was seemingly sat
isfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
BIcycle Record Broken.

CLEVELAND, O.. october lS.-in inc
presenc. of 200 people. at the Newbury
half-mile track. this evening, Louis Gimm,
Of the Cleveland Wheel Club. finished MS
twenty-four hour bicycle ride against me
American record. The best previous as
tance for the even twenty--four hours was
37i miles, 600 yards. by Ed Spooner' OF
Chicago. Gimm covered this, with a
good margin. and when he stopped MS
wboaI AZ exactly 5 o'clock this afternoon.
ne had ridden 3S} miles. i.i90 yards. and
was in fairly good condition at the finish.
lie lost 90 minutes last night by reason or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
The Detroit and the Machias.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. October l6.-The
Detroit left HAMPTON Roads to-day for
Newport, where she will be equipped with
two Whitehead and two Howell torpe-
does. which have recently been tested at
the New York station. The Detroit VIII
then leave American waters on her 1900
mile voyage 70 Yokohoma. by way OF
Cadiz, Naples. Suez. Alden, Singapore, and
Hong Kong,
The Mach,as will leave New York In the
next ten days and join the Detroit at
Suez, after which they will continue the
VOYAGE In COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Fatal Duel Between FARMERS.

COLUMBIA, S. C.. October lG.-Charles
H Williams and William Pearson
white farmers. between whom foI
years bad blood has existed. had
fatal duel this morning in Orangebure
county. The two men met In ned OF
Williams's and both commenced firing al
the same time. Their guns were loaded
with buckshot. and Pearson was instantly
killed. Williams Is badly wounded about
the head, but 10 what extent Is no;
known. as the scene OF the ARRAY Is away
from telegraph and railroad stations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
The Cars Condition.

S.r. PETERSBURG. October 1.-THE
Official Messenger this afternoon printed
a special edition containing the following
bulletin. signed by Professor Lsyden and
Doctors Zacharin, Popon. and BelJami-
noff. and issued to-day. after a consulta-
ton between the physicians: The dis
ease Of the kidneys shows GO improve
ment. His Majesty's strength has dimin-
ished. The physicians In attendance hope
that the climate Of the south coast OF the
Crimsa will have beneficial effect on
the health Of the Car"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Dynamite Under n Climb House.

HAVERHILL. MASS. october 16.-This
afternoon. about 5 o'clock, Alfred ord
way. of the Committee on Buildings. found
a dynamite bomb OF large size under the
uncompleted Pentucket Clubhouse. The
bomb was placed under the handsome
portico, recently finished. and was of
such a pattern that any forceful contact
with other objects would have caused
its explosion. Mr.. Ordway ran into the
bomb Unexpectedly. He examined II care
fully. In the presence OF several Of the
club members, and later threw 1t into
the river. Who placed the bomb in
position. and what the motive was. are
mysteries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Town Partly Destroyed.

LA GRANGE, KY. october ia fire
broke out in Sulphur. about eight miles
east Of here, on the Louisville and Nash
willie road, this morning, which desuroyeo
the entire central part Of the town. The
list of property destroyed embraces sever
stores. the Deposit Bank OF sulphur t"'
livery stables. two hotels, and six resi-
dences. The Louisville and Nashville
depot. which was filed with merchandise
was DESTROYED, as was the water-tank
The loss Is estimated at over 10000
partly insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
/. p. MoRToN's coAcHMAN.
Ii He Here I'm Violation of the Contract
Labor Law?

NEW YORK. October ia writ OF
habeas corpus was issued by Judge La
combo. OF the United States Circuit Court.
this evening. directing Commissioner Sem
ner and Inspector Dodge to produce John
James Howard tomorrow afternoon ana
show cause why he ought not TO be dis
charged from custody. Howard Is eX-
Vice President Morton's coachman, whose
return TO England Is sought under the
cOntract-labor law. The case bids fair
to become one of political celebrity. The
writ OF habeas corpus was procured by
counsel employed by Mr.. Morton
Howard was employed by Mr.. Morton
when the Morton family were IN Europe.
and was brought over in the capacity OF
servant, and has so remained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
kOlkl AT CHAMPAIGN.
Appropriately. There Is Plenty OF Demo-
cratic Sparkle.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL, October l6-The
Democratic rally 70 be held in this city
to-day had been thoroughly advertised
and there was an abundance of enthusi-
asrn, and the Walker Opera-House eouIu
not accommodate the crowds thai wished
TO hear the speaker.
The Vice-President was expected 10
arrive here last night, to hold a reception
during the forenoon. and speak immedl-
ately afterward, but for some reason ne
did not arrive until o'clock this AFTER
noon. Immediately afterwards he was
driven t. the opera-house IN TINS CITY.
where he delivered about the same speech
in substance that he did at Lincoln ana
Paris After hts address he went 10
me Jrniversitys Illinois and addressed
the students Of the institution.
Candidate for Congress Barr also MADE
addresses to the assembled Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
- ,o,, dirty little scrapl


Ye ugly. dirty, little scrap!
To look at hardly worth rap
And yet I'll give my hearty "ots
None can produce sWeeteT ""'0'
Another inscription:
10 o,a that anv man should wish
o.a 10 .hnf. rag ike this:
w.. ora vould cut A caper
net "'o"' o., hlts n naoer.
10 get
A contribution TO bank-hots me- :,
is found in L0ckharts l>le OF So,
Lady Louisa stuart sent the 60 80,
ist copy OF some Hnes Wh'0n
written on guinea note. theh III
sion OF Lady Douglas 1"eS
follows.
E,,rar,all, nv note: and wheresoeer ye
u,anI
c.,,,, ,.a,,Av scenea and be the poor
r.to,d
n'a" 900. oo ~ ono IA
lou We 4'i'
poor; ,,. ,s hu,gs- from his
Anu uFlVe ueSp"" '4''
door'
Sir Walter expressed himself As Ee,'
much pleased with these lines bdiN
notes have not now 50 long an e'is'e"os
as formerly. they are Withdrawn nm
circulation whenever their eN'erhdI SpPe"'
ance is unsatisfactory. anu are eohs'e n...
to the flames, the close retori oeihS me-
commonly used IN their desiue'io"' %
raj banks have big occasional puIhInso,
while others have numerous Durh'hs'
for smaller amounts. "hen ho'ss @Ie -.
scented for payment In defective coiiul. .''
from whatever cause. 1t Is the Pr@S'l1e
OF some banks 10 pay according 10 tns
proportion OK the note which Is preeen'ei'
Notes are destroyed in various ways
Dogs, cattle. sheep. ana cats cheW t"eii,'
Laundresses have been known 70 "ash
| their patrons garments containing notes.
reducing them in the process 10 s1'
| state Of pulp. Hens have pecked at th'n',
| pigs have gulped them mice nave nloo4el
| them. An odd story Is told in this con-
nec;ion:
Not long ago a s20-note was sent 10 tbs
| United states Treasury for redemption
| Accompanying 1t was an affidavit saying
| that the owner put II in cigar.boS
where mice had got at IL and nibbS IL
| The note was counterfeit NOT ohly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
AUSTRIAN LEGISLATION.
Bill Providing for state Monopoly Of
the Refining of Spirits

VIENNA, October l6.-In the Reichs-
rath to-day Herr Won Plenner introduced
A bill providing for a monopoly by the
State of the refining and sale OF spirits.
Herr Won Plenner argued in support OF
the measure, that It would prevent the
people from bring poisoned by poor
alcohOls, and would augment the reVe-
nues.
According TO the terms OF the bin, the
production OF raw spirits Is left 10 private
enterprise. but producers are only allowed
TO sell TO the State for refining purposes
In the government factories. Producers
are also allowed TO export whatever raw
spirits the government may not require.
The House rejected a motion to vote
urgency upon the introduction OF the
Young Czech proposal to abolish the
state Of siege at Prague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Sig Candidates Now.

BOSTON. October l6.-M. ID. Fitzgerald,
who led the New England Industrial army
to Washington. has filed with the Secre-
tary of State his nomination paper for
the Tenth Congressional District. making
six candidates in the district, as follows:
Peabody ependent-Republican), At
wood Republican,, McNary Democrap,
DeMorton PopulIsO, McEltrick dnde-
pendent DemocraD, and Fitzgerald $50
ciallsU.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
PORT ARTHUR FALLS.
The Chinese Stronghold Captured BY
the Japanese.
ON THE YALU RIVER.
Tho Opposing Armies still Facing Each
/, O,her-Furthcr Proposals Tor fence--
Japan Rejects Them.

LONDON. October IA dispatch from
Shanghai says It is reported there 'na'
Port Arthur. the Chinese stfohsho'''
where the Chinese feet has peeh IT,
nairing damages. has been captured p'
the japanese.
ON THE YALU.
to>-noN octobsr ia dispatch TO
the Central News from Wi-Ju' ua'ed
Nonday. SAYS: "The two opposing armies
s,iIl face each other on the DAMS oil ths
vain river. The Chinese have not hred
o,o, h,t work night and day strengthen
,r., ,bo,r defences. Count Yamagata, the
Japanese communicative CHIEF IS awaiting
,be arrival OF heavier artillery before
attacking the Chinese position. japanese
,cou,a estimate that the Chinese force
,,.oootber numbers 300 The scouts
,svo brought in detailed information as to
the condition Of the Chinese defences'
showing that they are not 40 strong as
the first reports indicated. The Chinese
or,iIterv 10 shown to b. legs formdable
,hnu the japanese had supposed. a de-
cislve attack Is expected shortly. Various
indications justify the belief that the chief
atond Of the Chinese will be at kuben-
Chao."
CHINESE PRISONERS.
4 dispatch from Toxic says that several
hundred Chinese prisoners who were taken
"A the battle Of Ping Yang arrived In To-
kio to-day. Crowds were IN the streets
10 see the capiives ard followed thsr
from the station 20 tho prisons ne
crowds were quiet ard Orderly. indIlging
in no insults or signs Of exultaton. The
captives were distributed among several
military stations The japanese Legation
In London has received advlces 10 the
fleet that the japanese transport steamer
iriaki-Maru has arrived AT Yokohama
from Hong-Kong. \ Chimes, gunboai
eft Hong Kong a few hours before the
Nriaki-Maru. but. contrary 20 expecta
ton. made no attempt 10 engage the
transport.
MORE PEACE OVERTURES.
LONDON. October 1.-THE Contra
News claims TO have the highest authori
IS for tn statement that Oyertures look
ng to declaration ~ peace between
china and Japan were made Yesterday
evening. but that Japan rejected th'
proposals made. considering thin made
Iuate. According to the Central News
however. there is every reason TO bellev,
that the proposals were cninently salts
factory To China. and that her representa-
;ves signined willingness on the par
If their government to acquiesce in them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
WILLIAM AT WleSBADEN.
lie Unveils Monument to His Grand
father and Opens a Theatre.

WIESBADEN, October l6.-Emperor
William to-day unveiled the monument
here 10 the memory OF his grandfather,
Emperor William H., and opened the
new Royal theatre. erected at a cost OF
100000 marks, and granted by the En-
peror n subsidy OF 10000 marks yearly.
The place was crowded with enthusiasts
to witness the ceremonies, and the town
was brilliant with holiday bunting.
The streets and windows began to fill
with people at an early hour. BY noon
all the main thoroughfares were crowded
with townsfolk and visitors. The streets
through which the Emperor was TO pass
were beautifully decorated with Venetian
masts, and arches Of elaborate design.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Discipline of Lest.

BERLIN, October l6.-The Court OF
Discipline at Potsdam has finished the
trial OF Herr LEST, late Chancellor OF
the German Colony OF the Camerooms.
who was charged with numerous acts OF
cruelty upon the natives in his jurisdic-
ton. brutslly fogging women. etc. The
judgment is that LEST be transferred TO
another post and pay the costs OF his
trial. The finding Of the court is a dis
appointment. as the public prosecutor mad
demanded Llest's dismissal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Doub,v.Fn,., Quarrel Among Boys

CINCINNATI, O., october l6-At the
close Of school yesterday at Brighton. a
village in West Virginia. near Parkers-
burg quarrel among the boys developed
into a serious fight. in which William
Gardner, Is years old. was shot TO death.
and his little brother. aged s, was IA
tally stabbed. The teacher. Morris Pick
ering, was also terrible cut while trying
to restore order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-17
Russian Imperial Succession,

COPENHAGEN, October 1.-THE Poll
ken, OF this city. publishes. under re-
serve, a statement that the Car intends
20 change the succession TO the throne
naming his youngest fon. Michael az
heir. I'm consequence OF the Czareyitch's
political views. Georges succession being
considered impossible. owing 10 his bad
health. The story is regarded as absurd