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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-27
GASPORT VILLAGE BURNED.
bartender at the Hotel Perishes In
the Flames.

tBy Associated Press
BUFFALO, April 27.-A special to The
News this morning says that at least one
life was lost In the burning of the vii
lsge of Gasport last night.
Gasport Is situated on the Falls
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goes, see!' air that some umplres seem
10 th'nk Is not f' It virtue.
"Spalding's Oniciai Sporting Rules" Is
out to-day, and Is valuable and handy
publication. 1t has been compiled by
James f. Sullivan, Secretary OF the
Amateur Athletic Union OF the United
States, and contains the latest official
rules for the government of all kinds Of
sport.
Tomorrow the ball team from the
Franklin Club. of Franklin, N. J., will
journey to Englewood to meet the local
club OF that place. The Franklins have
a strong nine this year. and feel con-
fident OF winning the lions share of the
various games scheduled for the season.
The game tomorrow Is the first of the
| series, and the services of Mascot Carr
will be In great demand:
Hawke, the well-known League pitcher
who has been dickering with Manager
Hanion, Of the Orioles. about salary, has
signed with Hanlon:
In it's Baseball Extra OF yesterday
The Evening World" spoke OF the
Brooklyn pitcher as Jack Sharrott. the
| ex-Giant. He Is not so. He Is George
Sharrott, and comes, like the former
New York pitcher. from Staten Island.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-27

DANBURY HAT CO.. ~ Desbrosses ST., retail
latest style Hats at prices way below retail stores
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goes. see!" air that some umplres seem
to think Is not f2'''' II virtue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-27

You rend the Evening worldI
DO you read the sunday Worldr
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-27
Steamboats,.
New York and Long Branch Steamboat Co.

Steamer Mary Pntten leaves foot OF Jane st
N. H., daily Except sundays, 0A. NJ. Freight
received for Seabrlght. Monmouth Beach, Little
Silver Long Branch and Branchpor.
Excursion Tickets, SO cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
WEATHER AND CROPS.
All Vegetation Benefited by the Recent
RaIns-CattIc Epidemic.

I.YNCHBURG. VA, July 3l.-(Special)
United States Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau. Weather crop bulletin,
No. Il, of the Virginia State weather
service, for the week ending Monday
| July 80. 1894:
During the past seven days the TEN.
| perature has averaged about three de.
| grees daily above the normal for the
season. There has been about the nor
nal amount of sunshine.
The rainfall has been in the character
of local showers and thunder-stoTms. and
the amount has been generally about
one third Of an inch, though some local.
ties have had no rain, and few have
had over an inch. All growing crops and
vegetation show Improvement since the
general rains of the 2lst To the 23rd in
slant. but more rain Is generally needed
for corn, pastures. and to permit fallow-
ing of fan crops. Tobacco shows marked
Improvement In most sections. The oal
crop ~ being harvested in the extreme
southwest and is reported as fair 10
good Corn cotton, and peanuts are gen
orally laid by in the southeast section
and are in fair TO good condition. The
melon crop Is reported In good condition
The sweet potato crop Is beginning to be
marketed i'm Accomac and Northampton
counties. Comparatively little following
has yet been done.
our correspondent at Clarkton, HaiiaN
county. reports that an epidemic Is prov
ing very fatal to cattle in ,nat neighbor-
hood and that no remedy has yet beeh
found for il.
In Sussex county the cabbage crop Is
said 10 be not heading we'll
High wind with a heavy Thunderstorm
blew down considerable corn near biacks'
burg Sunday. and severe han and hish
winds caused severe damage 10 corn ah'
tobacco east Of Keysville Thursday ana
FRIDAY. J. n. RYKER.
observer weather Bureau and Assistant
Director in Charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Raleigh T. Daniel. Jr., Is in the
city.
Miss Mary Nance has left for Charles
City, where she will spend the summer.
Mr.. George b. Davis returned to the
city yesterday from visit to New York.
Miss Mary C. Berry. of China street is
In Petersburg visiting friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs Philip Dorsam leave fol
Ocean View this morning TO spend Z
week or ten days.
There will be "A meeting of the Commit
tee on James-Rlver Improvement at the
city Hall this evening.
Mr.. Hill Carter. who has been III with
typhoid-fever at his residence in Ashland
is considered out OF danger.
Miss Matte V. Roberts has returned
TO the city after spending month with
friends and relatives in Nelson county.
Miss Clara Il. Perdue has just left on
n visit OF two weeks to friends residing
on the AppOmattox. In Powhatan county.
Cards are out for the marriage at ST.
Peters Cathedral 1T $50 this afternoon
Of Miss Emilia Garibaldi TO Mr.. Tlario
Moreli
Sheriff w. c. r. Strong. OF Scott
county. and Sheriff g. G. Darlington. of
Halifax county, were at the Capitol yes
tefN1ay
Mr. w. =. Mcclure leaves to-day for a
vacation AT Buffalo Iithia Springs. and
will visit friends at Houston, Va, before
returning.
Or. James Y. Fair. pa stor of Grace
Street Presbyterian church, who has been
absent from the city for A few days. has
returned, and will conduct preparatory
services to the Holy Communion this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
SCOTTSVlLLE TOPICS.
Death OF Miss Hammer aud Mr. Fayne-
Shooting Scrapc-Gtc.

SCOTTSVILLE. July 3l.-(Special)-Ou'
town was greatly surprised and grieved Z
learn through n telegram yesterday tha
Miss Serena Hammer the lovely anf
accomplished daughter OF Mr. Jordni
Hammer. of Glcndower who had beer
spenling a few weeks with friends neal
Wncox's Wharf, Charles city county
died there yesterday morning, of f-VDr
Her remains were received here TO-DAY
by the noon train from Richmond, ano
carried out to Christ church, near hei
home where her funeral was preached o.
Rev. j. II. Daniel. Of the Baptist thurch
Of which she was consistent nehlper
Mr. Nathan T. Payne died at his nome
in buckingham county. opposite PAYNE ,
Landing" on Saturday, after painful
illness. ana was buried on sunday, a,
tended by Il large number of his frienls
and neighbors Mr.. Payne was widely
known as "A large lumber manufacture
\ shooting-scrape took place at kidd
store at The primary last SATURDAY,
\ young man named Kidd fired his pistol
at man named Wilkinson, but tht
weapon was knocked up by some one shp
the bah passed through the hat or Mf
Arthur Williams, bystander, barely
missing his head.
As Mr. Rhodes, Of Fluvanna county
and his wife were on their way TO th's
place a day or two ago. Mr. Rhodes 90
out OF the Jumper 10 let his horse drink
and slipped the bit out OF his mouth
which the horse discovering, ran OFF at
full speed, throwing Mrs. Rhodes out
and completely wreckng the vehicle. TIL
lady came very near being killed, bur
fortunately her injuries are not serious.
Mr. W c. Farrar. OF Norfolk. formerly
editor of the Scottsviile Courier who
has been sick at the home OF his
father Mr. J. Il. Farrar. of this place
for several weeks with malariai'fever.
Is now considerably improved.
quite an excitement was created In
Flnvanna recently in regard to the sup
posed poisoning OF a spring near Hard
ware Station by n negro. The negro. was
caught and forced to drink iarsr
amount OF the water from the spring,
but as ne showed no signs Of being
poisoned, he was released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
NORFOLK MISCELLANY.
Refreshing Showers-Tramps-N Notes.
HaII-Thc Corcornn Cadets.

NORFOLK, VA, July 3l.-(Special)--
~. showers that set IN at noon yester-
day aud stiu continue have greatly cooled
o.. air. and brought relief from the OPP
Irr-.yc and almost mtolerable heat The
farmers feel doubiy glad, as the crops
N,,rr beginning to feel the injurious effects
al al, heat, and considerable apprehen-
zion was felt about the market veg tables.
The tramp contingent seems large In
1hi~ section just now. and gives house
keepers considerable trouble. They are
doubtless siragslcrs from CoNey's army.
who lave wandered in this direction
lIrht or ten who were caught film
Thinning On the streets last night were
lur m by the police.
tlNu-Euriucer Menoral, of the navy
yard. returned to-day from Washing
to- .nd his trip 40 Oregon. Captain
NI.r also Of the yard. Is daily expecting
hi. orders of detachm Mt.
Thr funeral OF the late Charles S Morris
took place this afternoon from the resi-
Ueuce. ON Butte street the Nasons.
knights pmplar. ami a large throng
rf friends attending. The services were
conducted hy the Rev. pr. N. Il. Whar-
ton. of the Frcemason Street Baptist
church. ana the remains were inferred an
tluwuod
The Norfolk and Petersburg teams play
two games next Thursday one in Suffolk.
In tn morning and another IN Norfolk
g. the afternoon.
The Corc0ran Cadets. Of Washington.
u. c., left last night fcr home, having
been ten DAYS on the bay shore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
PORT or WEST POINT. Jrlv 81. 1894
ARRIyEn
DEATHS.


DANCE.-Dlef. at the residence Of her
parents. ~ south Pine street. LOTrA
MAY. only child OF Edward I. aud Ida
NJ Dance, aged n months and y days
Funeral from PARK Place Methodist
church THIS Wednesday AFTERNOON.
August ist, at O'Clock. Friends Of the
family are requested 10 attend.
F'ayette (N. c. and Lynchburg Na) pa
pers please copy.
GALLAGflER.-Depar this life. Tues.
day evening. az 2:l5 o'clock. July u. iS4
AZ the residence ~ her husband. No. III
south Second street. LIZZIE, beloved
wife OF James Gallagher. and daughter
OF jeremiah AMI Bridget O'Suliiyau, In
the 18th year Of her age.
May her soul rest In peace.
Funeral from -, Peters C0the,lrll
THURSDAY MORNING at . O'Clock. with
a requiem mass.
Alexandria and Plttsburg dPa) pagers
please copy.
GARILCk.-D Died At her residence. IN
Manchester. Va. at o'clock \. NJ.
Tuesday. July 3ist MARY &. GARlICK.
relict ~ Braxton Garlck. II New Kent
county. Va. in the 18th year Of her age
Funeral VIII take place from the First
Presbyterian church, Manchester, Va, ~
II O'Clock THIS MORNING Friends ana
relatives Invited 10 attend.
MORRISON Died. 1T Warrenton. Va.
at ans \. NJ. July n. lN9L Mrs. MARIA
:. MORRISON. widow OF Arthur \. Nor
son, Esq, formerly Of this city.
sHARP-Died at the residence Il hls
mother Sl2 west Marshall street at 30
\. NJ. Tuesday. July 3ist HERBERT A.
SHARP, son OF Georgianna and thu tate
lIammett +. Sharp.
Funeral from Clay-Street Methodist
Episcopal church WEDNESDAY, August
LIST. At II \. NJ
SINGLETON.-plcl. at her mothers
residence. Tweuty-dfth arl T streets
Monday night, July aoth. az II O'Clock
MARY u. SINGLETON. ia the 18th year
of her age.
Funeral will take place WEDNESDAY
at o'clock from Ashury Methodist Epi -
copal church. Friends arc Invited O. at
tend
WILLIAMS. Died. Yesterday morning.
at $50 O'Clock. AZ the residence 81 her
sister-in-law. Davis Block. Iluli street.
Manchester. OLIVIA, beloved wife of
Richard -. Williams. IN tn 9Th yar "
her age.
The roseate huos of early dawn, the
brightness Of the day.
The crimson Of the sunset sky. how fast
they fade away;
Oh for the paa.lv gates Of Heaven. oh
for the brighter shore;
oh. for the sun 81 righteousness that
settcth nevermore.
Funeral win take place az 3 O'Clock
THIS CWedn, siaD AFTERNOON from
tin above residence. Relatives and fiicnhs
are invited 10 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
FUSION ARRANGED.
HIGHLY MORAL RESOLUTIONS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA POPS.
Partisan Politics "--Repubiican Aid
Invoked-Probsble Nominees.

RALEIGH. N. c.. July 3i.--fspecial)-
The State PopulIst convention Is to adopt
tomorrow the following:
Whereas. on account OF the weakness
OF human nature, even the best and
pnrest men. when elevated to Office by
one political party. are liable to be biased.
often even unconsciously. in favor Of
said party. and, whereas. the People $
party believes that the best interests Of
the State can be served by lifting the
judicial ermine above the communicating
influences Of partisan politics; therefore,
be Il
Resolved. That Il shall always be a
cardinal principle Of our party law to
select and cast our vote for the broadcast,
purest. and best qualified men for the
high and important office OF judge, ire
spective of party affiliations"
In an interview with the chief Populist
your correspondent Is Informed that fusion
with the Republicans is arranged. that
John Graham PopulisD. Of Ridgeway, Is
20 be the fusion nominee for State Urea
surer; w. T. Faircloth (Republcan), OF
GOldsboro', Chief Justice: u. NJ. Furches.
OF Statesville, associate Justice; Walter
Clark OemocraD, Of Raleigh, associate
Justice; X. f. ArmAeld Democrat, OF
Statesvile or Henry q. Conner Demo
craU, OF Wilson. associate Justice.
GENERAL NOTES.
a letter from Lumberton reached here
to-day stating that Monday night eighteen
prisoners escaped from jail there. Most
of them are said to have been United
States prisoners They used some sort
OF tools and cut their way through
brick wall, on the second floor. Ii Il
thought they had aid from the outside.
Fine rains fell night before last, yes'er-
day, last night, and to-day over the
greater part OF the state The farmers
really could not desire more favorable
weather or finer crops.
The new owners Of the News and OBJ
server here will put in type-setting ma
chanes--the first in use in this State
General John w. Catten, grand master
of MasOns, Is here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.


RICHMOND, VA, July 3l-Auction Of
ferlngs on Change to-day, "a packages,
and } taken in. Highest price, $3.50;
lowest. N.Jj. Average, S.lS.
Private sales. Wrappers. 3; fillers, II;
dark leaf. 10; Tugs. o. Total, ~ hogs
heads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga-
rettes. $3.50 IS; tobacco. 81, 1919. Total,
&2726l
Private sales for month Of July, 1884,:
Wrappers, $50: smokers, 1856; filters, 1865
cutters. II; dark leaf. l,935: scrap. 1874;
Burley, "a; Tugs, 500. Total. 1873 hogs
heads; against 1929 hogsheads for same
month last year
business in all branches Of the trade
was dull to-day. Bright loose sales pre-
scented the only interesting feature. which
was new South Carolina primings on sale
at Planters, and the very good color Of
same and good prices obtained, the high
est price being $500 Other loose sales
were composed of very common bright
and medium sun-cured grades.
Messrs. n. o. Jeffress, OF Chase city 4.
Va: W. NJ. Carter, OF Wilson. N. c., and
w. G.. Huntington. OF Farmville, Va
were here to-day.
The loose warehousemen are holding a
meeting this evening. which they decline
10 make public just yet.
There will be meeting OF buyers and
warehousemen combined at Shelburne =
warehouse tomorrow Immediately amer
the sales are over
The new Stonewall warehouse IL nearly
completed. the roof being put on to-day
Davis AZ 9regory's new house Is also
being rapidly pushed TO completion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
sPOTSYLvANlA COURTHOUSE.
Mrs. r. VI. Jones Shot and Painfully
wounded by }. 7. Bibb.

! cpOTSYLVANIA, VA, July 3l.-(Spe-
ctal)- MIS- Florence Jones. wife of Mr..
| r. NJ. Jones, OF this county. was shot
| and wounded-not seriously, however-by
MIR. J. T. Bibb on Sunday evening last
at the residence Of Mr.. BIB, near An
| drews. in this county.
Mr.. BIB, a gentleman about Co or 20
| years old. has upon his farm number
| Of tenants. The stock in the neighborhood
had been depredating on the crops Of
corn on the farm. and Mr.. Bibb and Mr..
Jones. one OF Bibb's tenants. came to high
words as 10 who should repair the fence,
and each made threats. Bibb and Jones
and the latteT's family live i'm the same
house-a double house. with partition and
door between. Bib, after the quarrel,
went into his side of the house, and
hearing Jones and his wife in the other
side. he 0}ibb) supposed that they were
preparing TO attack him. when he took
his revolver from under his pillow and
fired through the partition door The
ball passed through and struck Mrs. Jones
above the right knee. glanced upward.
towards the hip. and al this writing has
not been located.
4 preliminary examination Of the case
was had before Justice J. ID. Pulliam
wounded woman being a doctor, and
he committed the accused 10 jail.
Mr.. BIB is quite an Old man, and
very nervous. and shows manifest signs
of insanity. He disclaims any intention Of
doing harm 10 either Mr.. or Mrs. Jones,
and saws he simply fred TIN pistol off 20
scare them. After the shooting he went
Immediately 20 Mrs. Joncs's aid. and did
all he could to make her comfortable.
CROPS INVIGORATED.
The recent rains have given health and
VlgOr 10 the corn crop, and while the
growth in the main is much stunned. the
ears appear to be Of average size.
MIR. and Mrs. John A. Alsop. Miss Dora
Crismond. and Major Allen G. Dickinson
will leave next Monday for a visit Of
several weeks TO Irvington, Va.
on Gonday next the Democrats will
elect delegates TO the Tappahannock con,
vention. and at this writing no opposition
Is known 10 the present incumbent in
Compensation William A. Jones. The
Republicans will on the same day elect
delegates TO their convention. which meets
at l'rbanna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
PICNIC IN POWHATAN.
Tho Farincrs' Alliance should Keep the
Ladies in and Politics out

HALLSNILLE. July a.-(special)-Th
rrani picnic at this place was Target
attended. the crowd being estimated a
about 800 a large proportion Of whom
we're ladies. The counties Of CHAMBERLAIN,
Hnd Amelia were well represented
br. Winston. president OF the state An
Nnce. was unable - bee present on ac
count of sickness. and the people wer
much disappointed. a. be was 10 al
drtss them upon Alliance topics. How
ever SIR j. llaskIns Hobson addressc,
hHn upon this subject for more thar
an hour. and his speech was considcra
au able one. No politics came into th'
order OF the occasion, and all seemed {,
ENJOY themselves thoroughly.
Captain ". ". Hobson also made 2
''ua speech, and the ladies were espe
'Aiy complimented. In the opinion of a
tf-at many people the Alliance would
prove a giander success II the ladies wer,
h1t it the order and politics kept out
W. !bfge and sumptuous dinner. which
ttirhod tp the fullest extent the appe-
.it'a OF an present was a special fea-
pure as pid-\irginia Brunswick stew
lamb. shost. and chickens were plentiful
Miss Gordon l.ee Winston has returned
~ Rowling Green after several weeks
pirasahily hpcut at MT. Laurel
The Misses Matte and Lily McLaurine
u Washington city. are guests at the
horiatable home of sir. Milton Mclaurlne
Mr. John j. inirt has accepted situa-
tion Ia Richmond FOR vacation.
Mrs. George ". Smoot and Mrs. Moses
Garter and children. Of your city. are al
Mrs. j. II. 8ooGman's Hotel Johnny" for
The summer
Yesterday. near clinton. Mr.. Paul South
all WAS thrown by mule. and severely
injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01
PRESS CLUB OPENING
An Enjoyable Entertainment and Many
Good Speeches the Features.

Good Speeches the Features.
The guests OF the Old Dominion Press
Club at its opening last night represented
every profession and business vo'
cation in the city. The coy quar-
ters OF the knights Of the quill were
filled from o'clock until midnight. when
the entertainment closed and amusement
was afforded all present between those
hours Captain Richard Il. Frayser, a
member OF the club. was introduced by
President w. ID. Chesterman, and de-
livered the address OF welcome. Among
others who made speeches were Judge
Farrar. of Amelia: Judge S. B. witt.
Hon. Joseph T. Lawless Secretary OF
the Commonwealth; Mayor r. NJ.
Taylor, ex-Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson,
Mr.. VI. j.. Dawson, X. l.. Montague, MIR.
Sears. OF Mathews county; Colonel Henry
c. Jones. Colonel G.. Percy Halves, L.
4. Boyce II. T. August, X. II. Ralston'
G. W. Dunstan, and II. ST. John Coaiter'
Nearly every representative of the press
present was called upon and responded
with either a few remarks or song.
Captain Frayser. In his speech. gave
some very interesting "reminiscences Of
the press OF Richmond and dealt espe-
cially with the recent effort OF the news
paper-men here TO reorganize. and Sc
cure for themselves comfortable and ac-
cessibe quarters.
Judge Farfars speech was a gem OF
wit humor, and pathos. and all OF the
other speakers were at their best
At the conclusion OF City-Clerk Au-
gusts remarks. he proposed a toast 10 the
memory of Richard +. Berne, which was
drunk standing. and In silence.
The thanks Of the Old Dominion Press
Club are due to Messrs. Felix Keegan.
the Commercial Club, c. Evensen. ana
the Peter Stumpf Brewing Company for
refreshments enjoyed during the evening,
and to Mr. W. l.. Amory. the Barton
Heights florist, for a magnificent basket
OF flowers, the delicious fragrance OF
which was inhaled by every one who al
tended the opening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-01

sfternoon in the Iecture-room OF his
Mrs. Daniel and her daughter. Mabel
Lee. left last Saturday TO spend the re-
mainder Of the summer In the mountains
Of Virginia.
Miss Carrie Brown, who has been visit
ing her friend. Misc I-ottie Seay. OF CO.
iumbia, has returned home, accompanied
by Miss Seay.
Mrs. Charles Hubbard and Miss Ro-
berta Hall. Of Church Hi. left Yesterday
Amelia county
The Eiks viii give a basket picnic Mt
Biandon Park to-day, when the members
Of the order and their families expect 10
nave an enjoyable days outing
Misses Jennie Bsrgamin and Grace
Tear left yesterday for an extended
northern trip. visiting Niagara ra'is'
Rochester. and Toronto. Canada
Messrs. r. !. Yates. Emmett Whitman.
visited friends in James City county SUM
day, and had a very pleasant time.
Mr.. William ". Johnson. member OF
the Pegram Battalion Association anu
Lee Camp. has been very III for nearly
Tour weeks at his residence, 1919 west
Main street.
At meeting Of the faculty OF the
University College OF Medicine pr. WIZ
liam X. Jonee. senior resident physician
TO the Retreat for the Sick. was elected
professor OF pharmaceutical chemistry.
The earnings of the Richmond and
Petersburg rnIIrpad for June. 1891. were
s29, 352 90; expenses. SO.Si LIS. The earnings
OF the Petersburg railroad LOT Same
month were tB.36.5i: expenses. SS"'So.S
Mr.. J. Taylor stratton. .ex-member OF
the Common Council from Madison Ward,
Ia 1a.. ff.F
Acknowledgements of the City
Almshouse made vacant by the death OF
Major John r.. WOmble.
Captain Charles II. Epps and lady and
Misses Florence Epps. Annie Ninsneid'
and Helen Epps returned to the city yes.
terday. after having spent pieasan.
time with a number Of friends at Ocean
View. While there Captain Epps was
very successful with the hook and line.
Mr. John Is. Cupeper has been appointed
chairman Of the Employment Committee
of the Richmond Stenographers Associa-
ton. MIR. CulpspeTs long experience win
stenographers and typewrfters mas made
him very familiar with what the ave-
rage businessman requires TN such en-
plOyees.
Governor Matthews, Of Indiana, and
daughter. were in the city yesterday,
and In company with Mr. LA Bonita, pur.
CHASING agent OF the Chesapeake ana
OIlio railway, visited t1f 'apitol dnu vtHef
points Of interest. Governor Matthews
was disappointed at not meeting Governor
OFerrall.
Mr. J. l.. Parrish. Of Covington. OF coun-
sci for Conductor Goodman. who shot
and killed Colonel II. G. Parsons at chg
ton Forge. was in the city yesterday. He
was asked II the trial of Mr.. Goodman
would certainly commence on August 9Th.
and replied that he knew OF nothing to
the contrary.
At the meeting of Pickett Camp Mon.
day night a committee consisting Of
Messrs Jacob 8. Allen. J. 7. Chapel. and
j.. Scott Gibbs were appointed 10 confer
with like committees OF Lee Camp and
other veteran organizations Of this city
to initiate movement To prepare cor
rect roster of Virginia troops In the Con-
federate army.