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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
LAST DAY Ar etAcKseuRc
Lieut.. Hartman Presented With ssbre-
An Affecting Parting seene-AddresseA

Lieut. dnrman EIo9ontcu WIZ" S"SA~-
An Affecting Parting seene-AddresseA
BLACKsBURG. VA. June I.-(special)
On this, the last day Of the commence
ruent exercises, the crowd was even
larger than yesterday. After a prayer
by Rev. @. T. Gray. the president an
nounced the honor list as already pub
lished In the Dispatch.
The medal for the best drilled company
was awarded by Mr.. 8. HamAon Graves,
from Roanoke. TO Company c. through its
proud and happy captain, Mr.. 8. Vance
Lovenstein, OF Richmond Major j. w.
Stull here walked to the stand and laid
upon the table a superb cavalry sabre.
presented by the battalion to the COM
mandant, Lieutenant John A. Harman.
President McBryde, at the request Of the
corps, made the speech, which was q
perfect gem of beauty and pathos. After
commenting on the sincere pleasure,
mingled with keenest pain. at the idea
of losing Lieutenant Hartman. which this
duty occasioned him. the speaker paid
glowing tribute to Lieutenant Harmans
hish worth as soldier. teacher. and man.
He referred to his influence on the corps
OF cadets and the obligations under which
the faculty, students, and friends OF the
college are to him for the zeal. efficiency.
and pride which he has evidenced during
the past four years in the discharge OF
his duties: that never to knightlier hand,
cooler head. or more courageous heart,
had the sword Of honor been entrusted.
SO tender, true, and touching were his
remarks that eyes all over the mouse
were wet with tears. Lieutenant Hartman
was himself SO deeply moved that IT
WAS some minutes before he could respond
to the eloquent speech OF presentation.
AS soon as he could. however. command
his voice and composure, he In very
handsome and affecting manner respond.
ed. expressing his appreciation OF the
magnificent gift.
Hon. Claude 4. Swanson having been
prevented by congressional engagements
from attending. the president next intro
duced Judge Waller r. Staples. as the
ablest lawyer and clearest thinker In the
State.
A PRIME FAVORITE.
Judge Staples is a prime favorite with
our students and audiences. as was evil
denced by the loud and prol0nged ap.
piause accorded him. He made one OF
the happiest speeches Of the commence
ment paying a superb tribute to this
college and to the State. She IL entering
on glorious upward career OF prosperity
and greatness.
Captain C. z. vawter, rector OF ths
board. followed Judge Staples. He con.
graduated the college on four facts-tha'
the new members Of the Board OF Visi'
tors were men ready and anxious to act
In thorough accord with their associates
and the faculty for the upbuilding of thu
college, with the most efficient faculty Of
any institution In the State. on the fine
reputation the corps made for itself IN
Richmond, and on the beautiful maidens
assembled After thanking the large audi
ence for their good order and careful at
tention, the president announced the SEES
sion 1898 and 1894, as formally closed. The
final german took place tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
LANCASTER COUNTY COURT.
A Case Which Demonstrates the Resisting
Qualities Of Negroes Skull.

LANCASTER COURTHOUSE. VA.
June N.-(Special.)- Monday was our
County-Court day. The attendance was
small, owing, doubtless, to the busy sea-
son with the farmers. There Is large
docket OF criminal as well as civil cases.
The first case taken up was that OF
the Commonwealth against william Cas'-
DIV, charged with assaulting Samuel rama
ferro Doth coloredD on the 9th OF April
1894. The trial has just been concluded.
The judgment is that the prisoner be
confined In the penitentiary three years.
Counsel for the defence noted number
of exceptions TO the rulings OF the Court,
with a view to taking the case up.
The court is just now beginning the
trial of the case Of the Commonwealth
against Thomas Walters. charged with
feloniously shooting John Wiggan on
the 9TH Of May. The facts as disclosed
by the first witness confirms the opinion
that has been long entertained as to the
resisting qualities OF "niggers skull
He gave an account of the words that
preceded the shooting. and II appears
that the quarrel occurred at the break
fast table OF one of the fish factories In
this county, and as the prisoner was
sitting across the table from the prose
cutor he deliberately drew his pistol and
fired The ball struck the man In the
centre OF the forehead and dropped down
on the table. In this case. as the other,
both of the parties are colored. the
Jury returned verdict .convicting the
prisoner and fining him US and twenty
| four hours in Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
WAsHlNcToN.LEE FINAL BALL.
A Brilliant Assembiagc In the Handsomely
Decorated Gymnasium Hall.

LEXINGTON. VA. June H.-(Special.)-
The final ball OF the Washington and Lee
University took place in the gymnasium
hall last night The hall was tastefully
decorated with variously-colored flags,
fostoons shields, and university colors.
The ball was opened at half-past 10 o'clock
by Mr. James Bell Built. of Kentucky,
and Miss Lucy Pendleton. Of Wytheville
Va, who wore an elegant costume OF
white satin organdie. and carried mag
nifcent bouquet OF La France roses. In
a few minutes they were Joined III the
opening fgure by Mr.. Mitchell. OF Vir-
ginla, with Miss Agnes Graham, OF Lex
ington. pink silk and La France roses;
Mr.. WITT. OF Virginia. with Miss Bernard
Harvie, OF Richmond white Indian mus
lin and sweet simplicity" MIR. Bum
gardner, OF Virginia, with Miss Emma
Madison Cation, of Maryland. blue
Duchess bengaiine; Mr.. Weaver. Of Ten
nessee with Miss Elizabeth Graham, OF
Lexington, white tatin. with orgsndie and
roses, Mr.. Henderson. OF Tennessee, with
Miss Elise semmes, OF Lexington. pink
null and satin; Mr. Martin sof Kentucky.
with Miss Katherine Clay. Of Kentucky.
Paris muslin and pearls: Mr.. Taylor. or
Kentucky, with Miss Matte Porter. OK
Virginia, blue accordion-pieated chiffon
and satin ribbon and rubies; Mr.. Kendall.
Of Louisiana. with Miss Katie Hopkins.
Lexington, white silk gauze over green
satin. and diamonds: Mr.. Bell. OF Louis
lana, with Miss Maggie Graham, of Lex
ington. white organdie. satin. and lace
Among those who participated In tripping
the light fantastic toe were: Mr.. Young,
of Louisiana. with Miss Letitia Stevenson
or Illinois. white silk tulie and satin; Mr..
steinberger OF West Virginia. with Miss
Gordon, OF Washington city. white organ
die over green silk tulle, and green rib
bon: Mr.. Keister. of Virginia, with Miss
Moore of Virginia, blue satin. trimmed
with point a. esprit; Mr. q. ID. Letcher,
with Miss lone Crutchheld OF Richmond,
yellow SATIN green trimming; MIR. Arthur
Lee. OF Virginia, with Miss Rucker, OF
Virginia, silk null and sweet peas: Mr..
Owen, Of Lexington. with Miss NJ. +.
Graham. OF Virginia. white MORE antique;
Mr.. S. Dold. of Virginia, with Miss White.
OF Virginia. white lace: MIR. c. McBryde.
OF Virginia. with Miss Cartmell OF Vir-
glnia. pink satin. with lace over-dress
Mr.. n. Doid. Of Virginia. with Miss
Cameron. Of Virginia. white silk null.
with silver trimmings; Mr.. II. Wise, OF
New York. with Miss Lewis. OF Virginia
blue silk: Mr.. Eason, Of Virginia, with
Miss Baker. OF baltimore. point lace and
American Beauty roses: Mr.. Peck, Of
Texas. with Miss Craighili. OF Virginia.
green silk; Mr.. J. Dillon. OF Virginia.
with Miss Lulu Semmes, OF Virginia. pink
silk, point a esprit; MIR. la Far, OF South
Carolina, with Miss Eliza Dillon, OF vfr-
ginia. white organdie. diamonds; Mr..
Davis. OF Virginia. with Miss Ella Cooke.
OF Richmond. white brocaded silk, and
pearls: Mr.. Bruce. OF Kentucky. with Miss
LII - a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
A STRANGE INJUNCTION CASE.
Judge GofY Restraints the Commonwealth
from Prosecuting an EmbezIler.

WYTEEvILLE. VA, June a.-(Spe-
cial)-H. @. wadley. who was indicted by
the grand jury OF the Wythe County
Court at It's May term for tmbezzling
the funds Of the Wytheville Insurance
and Banking Company. and whose trial
IL set for the July term OF that court
has sued out an injunction In the United
States District Court for the Western
District of Virginia restraining Common
wealth s-Attorney Gleaves, either by him
self or by the agency OF others. from all
further prosecution. or participation in
the criminal procedure now pending In
the County Court OF Wythe. Co
pies OF the Injunction were served to-
day on the counsel for the creditors liv-
ing In Wytheville. The injunction pro-
ceeds further to forbid the use of the de-
positions Of H. G. Wadley given before
Commissioner Gray. Of the United States
Court. OF the books and papers OF the
WytheviIle Insurance and Banking Com
pany from being used In other prosecu-
lions. The temparory injunction was
granted by Judge Con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
FATAL FLASH OF LIGHTNING.
One Man Killed and Another Seriousl.
shocked--Fireman Injured.

One Man Killed and Another seriously
shocked-FiremAn Injured.
WINSTON, n. c., June H.-tSpecial)-
d. f. Holder was killed and ]. NJ. Crotts
seriously injured by lightning at Advance.
Davie county, this afternoon. The two
men were under an oak tree skinning a
beef when they were struck by the fash.
Mr.. Crotts received a severe shock, and
fears are entertained that he will not
recover. Mr.. Holder leaves a wife and
two children. Mr.. Crotts has a wife and
six children.
Lee Hanes. fireman at r. & II. Friess
cotton-mills. fell from the top Of
boiler to-day and sustained injuries which
will probably prove fatal
z. y. Jones. of this city, has been ap-
pointed receiver Of Guilford Cotton-Mills
but the Sheriff of Guilford, representing
several creditors, refuses to turn the
property over TO him.
The Methodist church at Dobson. Surry
county. was struck by lightning yesterday
and badly damaged.
The Democratic Executive Committee
OF the Ninth Judicial District meets
here tomorrow TO select a time and
place for holding q convention to nomi-
nate candidates for judge and solici
tor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
NEEDED IN NORTHUMBERLAND.
Good Rains to Moistsn the Dry Earth-cen'
dition Of the Crops.

dftiOn OF the CrOps
HEATHSvILLE. VA, June h.-tSpe-
cial.)-The weather continues very warm
and dry. and a good rain is very much
needed throughout our whole section
Tomatoes are now rapidly going into
market. and other crops are looking very
fair. The farmers are busy threshins
wheat and many Of them are sending
their grain into market without delay.
The new steamer Potomac, built BY the
Maryland and Virginia Steamboat Com
pany for this route. Is expected to be
put on now Mt any time. She VIII De
the finest steamer on the route.
James NJ. Booth, Treasurer or Nor
cumberland. has been In Richmond the
/ first part Of this week settling up his
State accounts.
The game OF baseball between the
Heathsville and Macedonia nine resulted
In a score Of 80 to I In favor OF Heaths-
vile. The feature of the game was the
terrific batting Of Heathsville.
A gentleman in this county has fast
S-year-old trotting colt which he VIII
have trained up and sent to the Rich
mond fair this coming fall, and which
bids fair to make any horse OF his age
hustle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22

raj Hotel s6ordel thsm snlols soeu, and
= moot oo0rabIe Dhcs ~ noe4eatioe eno
enjoyment The superintendent aoa hts
rnaFshals wore their insignia OF authority
and conducted the whole affair In IN ad-
mirabis mannsr. and seemed 70 be famflinf
with managing occasions Of such magni-
tuds. The music and singing addsd srees-
tables presented D layout OF uAnds'
sweets. and condiments Of such an ~.
tractive and abundant assortment that
the young and old appeared 70 nave .
royal. good time when ealing fairy com
menced. Nothing occurred to interiors
with the pleasure OF the day. and the pest
order prevailed The entire party return
ed on their special train at O'Clock m
the afternoon. seemingly well PLEASED Win
the trip and incidents Of the great excur-
sion.
FINE RAIN.
This vicinity was favored late yester-
day with a fine rain, for which vegeta-
ton had been suffering. Vegetables OF all
kinds have matured and will In few
days be abundant. Tomatoes have Al
ready ripened and are about ten days ear
lier than usual.
Splendid weather generally prevails with
thu people, and the chronic complaints
about lard times have been practically
abandoned. The inevitable GROWER. found
In most localities, dbout the coming
famine and the worst times he ever
saw In his idle life. can get no listeners
here. The people have no time to hear
him, but tell him instead OF waiting for
something to turn up." that It will suit
him to 90 and turn up something fol
himself. Success at all times will follow
industry and perseverance, properly d.
rected. and II Is Q notorious fact that the
industrious and successful man seldom, u
ever, complains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
THE SHENANDOAH ARRIVES.
She Brings the Largest Cargo Yet to New
port News-Other Notes.

She Brings the Largest Cargo Yet TO New
port News-Other Notes.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June H.-(Spe-
cial)-The steamship Shenandoah. Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Line. arrived here
last night from Liverpool She was four
teen days out. The cargo OF the Shenan-
doah is the largest ever brought to this
port. 1t will fill about 10 cars. The
freights brought by this line are steadily
increased since the first ship was put on
last October. Below will be found por-
ton of the Shenandoah's cargo:
Three hundred and forty-hve crates
earthenware, $3.50 sacks salt, 40 drums
caustic soda, 400 boxes window glass, l,UO
bags soda ash. 70 tierces bleaching pow
der. 100 boxes tin-plate, 100 barrels
mineral water, and 12O casks bottled beer.
IT. r. Swain and w. w. Conley. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio, are In the city To-
day.
The British steamer Annie, Captain
Rose In command took on 800 tons bunker
coal here to-day. She has z.2o tons Oh
cottonseed meal. and is bound for Ham
burg, Germany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
A BIG CAROLINA EXCURSION.

Chase city Invaded by . Host Of Jolly
People-Music. Singing. and Feast.ng.
CHASE CITY. VA. June 2l--(Special)-
This town was greatly enlivened on Tues
day. and the streets presented the ap-
pearance Of crowded city thorouglifares
The occasion was the arrival In the morn
ing Of an excursion of about l.sOo people
from Durham. N. c.. and intermediate
placea The excursion was for the bene-
1T and under the superintendence OF the
Baptist Sunday schools Of Durham. II
was accompanied by band Of music. q
large number OF servants. and eatables In
endless variety TO fully please and satisfy
the appetitss Of the most hungry and fAs-
tidious. The crowd comprised old and
young, and all classes and professions.
Ihs shady and verdant lawn Of the Nine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
IN AND AROUND ROANOKE.
Two Marriage Announcements-sth
Places Promptly Supplied.

Places Promptly Supplied.
ROANOKE. VA, June H.-tSpeclal.)-
Cards are out announcing the marriage on
the 26th instant Of Colonel George NJ.
Helm. of Franklin county. to Miss Mary
Reese. of Tayiors Store. that county.
The tracks. cars. and engines OF the
Consolidated Iron Company are being re-
paired. with a view TO resuming the
mining of iron-ore on an extensive scale
at Rorer mines. near this city.
The betrothal OF Abe L. May. Of Roa-
noke. and Miss Mamie. daughter OF Simon
Bruna, Walnut Hills Cincinnati, is an
nounced
The employees Of the Roanoke Iron
Company went out on a strike yesterday.
but a new force OF laborers was pro-
cured. and work at the furnace resumed
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
THE BROKERS AGREE TO PAY.
william Tucker Severely Shocked and
His Mule Killed by Lightning.


PETERSBURG. VA. June M.-(Spe-
cial.l-In the Hastings Court to-day the
cases OF the Commonwealth against the
merchandise brokers OF this city for
failure to pay the license-tax were nolle
prosecuted by the Commemorative Attor-
ney. they agreeing TO pay the costs and
the back license-tax.
William Tucker. living In Dinwiddis
county. Was struck by lightning yester.
day and severely shocked. He was plough
Ing at the time. and the mule with which
he was ploughing was instantly killed.
ST. Joseph Catholic school commence
ment was held to-day. Gold medals were
awarded to Misses Mary Bass, Bessie
Bailey. and to Master Willie Raftery
and Willie Erickson. Silver medals were
awarded to Misses Maggie Butcher. Edith
Burke. Maggie Bailey. and Lizzie Collins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
NUMEROUS ASSAULT ON A GIRL.
Tho Strange Story Of Her Uncle 0eorg'
MiIls-Tell-Tais Blood Spots.

Tho Strange Story Of Her Uncle ocorso
MiIls-Tell-Tais Blood Spots.
RALEIGH, n. c.. June H.-(SpeciaL)-
Three miles from Apex, In this county
yesterday afternoon George Mills and MS
niece. Miss wimberly. left her home TO
70 to a neighbor's house for some now
ers. When mile from home Mills says
they were attacked BY two men. who ~
sauited Miss Wimberly. and ordered him
to leave. which he did: but. instead OF
returning Immediately and notifying the
girls parents. he said nothing OF the mat
ter until midnight. Search was made Tor
the girl. and at daylight she Was round
In an unoccupied house, her head cut
and her skull fractured IN several places.
She is alive. but unconscious. and the
physicians says she cannot live. A special
to the Evening Press says blood has
been found On Miils's shirt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
Election of Onicsrs--A Grand Banquet and
Excursion to Mount Airy.


Excursion to Mount Airy.
WINSTON. n. c.. June H.--tspeciai.)-
The Grand Lodge Of the knights Of Py-
fhias Of North Carolina closed their an
nuai session this afternoon and adjourned
20 meet next June At Mt. Airy. Only
routine business was transacted to-day.
Offcers for the coming year were elect
ed. as follows: Past Grand Chancellor,
f. A. Ebert. Of Salem: Grand Chancellor.
Charles Holton. OF Greensboro; Grand
Vice Chancellor. c. l. Webb, OF Ashe-
vile: Prelate. w. w. Wilson. Of Raleigh;
Grand Master Of Arms. 5. b. Bundy. Of
Monroe: Grand Inside Guard. II. T. Hud-
son. Of Shelby: Grand Outer Guard. ID.
A. Mcmillan. Of Fayettevflle: Grand Mas
ter of ExcheQuer. John Ward. OF Raleigh;
Trustees. J. d. Elliott OF Hickory. r.
A. Cummings. Of Azhsyilie. and =. A.
Ebert, Of Salem.
The lodge was rendered fne banquet
ct the Hotel Phoenix tonight. Several
hundred Will 20 On IN excursion to NJ
Airy tomorrow, where the annual picnic
Win be held. The proeeeds OF the excur-
sion win 90 to the Orphan Home fund
bsins aecumulatel BIZ the lodse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
SMALLEST DOCKET IN sMYTH co.
Death Of q Lunatic In Jail-Wheat Har-
vest-Conditiou Of Other Crops.

vest-Conditiou OF Other Crops.
MARION, VA. June 1.-(Special)-The
June term Of the County Court Is now
in session. But little business will be
transacted, as the Commemorative docket
ia the smallest for several years consist
ing now Of three felony and seventeen
misdemeanor causes
Henry Harrison. q lunauc, supposed 10
be from North Carolina. and confined In
smyth county jail. died yesterday at l
o'clock.
Judge John p. sheffey has returned
from Richmond, whittier he went to have
his eyes treated. Judge Sheffey Ia
close worker. and Is now busily engaged
in professional business.
The wheat crop of this section will be
much better than was expected. Corn Is
good. grass. oats. millet. and clover are
needing rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-22
A BAD PAIR OF HAccARDS.
Both Arrested for Abandoning Their
Wives-A Big Sunday School.

WINDSOR, N. c.. June a.-(Special.)-
A white man named Haggard was
brought here from Aulander yesterday,
and jailed for abandoning his wife. When
arrested he was making preparations to
elope with the wife OF man by the
name Of Butler. The deputy sheriff left
here this morning for Elizabeth City to
bring q man named Haggard. who was
arrested In Elizabeth City. He was
cousin OF the other Haggard, and charged
with the same offence.
AT Drew's Station there Is one or the
largest Sunday schools in the county.
Though the place is only three miles
from several large churches. more than Soc
scholars attend every Sunday evening.
The Sunday school Is conducted IN the
interest OF the Missionary Baptist church.
and John s. Lillom Is superintendent
Mr.. I.illom Is first-class superintendent,
and under his management the school Is
increasing In attendance and knowledge
every week.
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welded IN WASHINGTON.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June n
Especial >--Miss Marie Perkins. an at
tractiye young lady OF White Hall. this
county. who has been visiting here for
some time. and Mr.. Richard J. Gillian.
OF Lee. Va. : student At the University
Of Virginia last session. went 70 Wash.
ingtou early this morning. where they
were married to-day. They returned q
Charlottesville this Afternoon,