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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
DUTY ON COAL.
The Idea stirs Up the New Engiandcrs-
House Sentiment.


WARRINGTON. A. C., February n
The report that the Senate Finance Com
mlttee purposes restoring the duty on coal
to some extent has had disquieting ef-
feet in New England and the East. Mr..
John f. Russell the late candidate for
the governorship Of Massachusetts, came
down 10 Washington Yesterday to secure
some information on this point. He had
"A conference yesterday afternoon with
senator from one of the large coal-produc-
ing States of the South. and informed this
gentleman that il would be unfair 10 New
England manufacturers to reduce duties
on their products without giving some
compensation i'm the way Of free coal
The senator replied that the Democrats
could not afford to pass the bill through
the Senate leaving coal on the free list
lie said that not only did the reelection OF
Chairman Wilson Of the Ways and Means
Committee depend upon restoring the duty
i'm part. but that il would be impossible
for the Democrats to elect a successor to
Mr. Camden, whose term expires next
4th Of March. lie informed Mr. Russell
that the eastern manufacturers already
have ample protection, and stated that a
duty of 50 cents a ton would be placed on
coal. He argued that where two articles
one inferior 10 the other. were brought
into competition. as. for example, Nova
Scotian and American coal the cheaper
article always reduced the price OF the
superior article and that i'm little while
after the passage of the bin the difference
in price between the foreign and the do
mestic coal would not be material.
The reports in circulation that the Sen
ate purpos es changing the Wilson Diilfih
many particulars is not at all gratifying
to the Democratic members Of the House.
one Of the members of the Ways and
Means Committee said this morning, IN
reference 10 these reports:
The House will not stand any monkey
Ing with the Wilson bill II represents
the sentiment Of the Democrats of the
country. We will not agree to duty or
20 cents on coal or iron ore. We might
stand . cents a ton. but we would rather
leave both articles where they are-on the
free list
1T is also reported that wool may again
be placed on the dutiable list. Under no
circumstances will the House agree to this.
We will have free wool, or we Will have
no bill. The Senate might as well under
stand that"
The wool men are preparing To make
final effort 10 get a hearing before the
committee. and begin TO have faint
hope that a small duty will be placed on
wool IL Is understood that great pres
sure has been brought to bear on GER
tain Democratic senator's whose constitu-
cnts are largely interested IN wool 20
cooperate with the Republicans in fore
ing the committee 10 give TINS INDUSTRY
a hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15

brother should take the child and rear
II. Under letters Of guardianship issued
by an Indiana court to the chiid's mar
rIed sister. the latter's attorney came
here and secured possession Of her. The
uncle came TO town later the Day
and swores out warrant for Bowers's
arrest. and he was apprehended as he
took the train twenty miles north OF
this place.
THE CHILD RESTORED.
He had hearing to-day before mag
istrate. and after oral and documentary
evidence had been submitted. the Com
monweaIth's Attorney withdrew from the
case and asked that the warrant be dis
missed. thus vindicating Bowers's from
any criminal misconduct In the mean
time the Justice had restored the child
TO the custody of her uncle. pending the
proceedings, and the ultimate custody or
her person and property will be deter
mined In n higher court on writ OF
habeas corpus. The case has created
widespread interest and considerable ex-
citement here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
VISITING LEGISLATORS.
EminentIy Proper That They Should BE
Familiar With the Institutions.

sTAUNTON, VA. February 1i.-(Spe-
ciaI DIR Benjamin Blackford. OF the
Western Lunatic Asylum, was seen this
afternoon by n Dispatch correspondent
regarding the entertainment or members
OF the Legislature on their visit TO the
States institutions, as discussed in the
Senate yesterday He said that 1t was, In
his opinion, eminently proper and wise
that the Asylum Committee should visit
the State asylums to famiiarize them
selves with the condition and details of
management. so they could more intelli-
gently legislate upon the questions touch
ing the States interests and the unfor-
tunate insane and added that the cost
to the State is slight In comparison with
the benefits derived. The Doctor laugh
ingly said that 'if there were liquid re-
freshment they were his treat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
WILSON'S WHITE POSTMASTER.
The People Greatly Gratihcd About the
Handling of Their Maiis-Fxperiences

WILSON. y. C.. February H-(Special)
At last Wilson has been given a white
postmaster. Mr. Edwin Barnes was APP
pointed on Monday and he will take
charge in a few days. The people here
have been greatly dissatisfied with the
government in its tardiness In this mat
Ter. Wick, the outgoing postmaster. has In
the main given fair satisfaction, not
withstanding his color, but there ts great
qualification to know that white hands
will once more handle our mail.
Last night the Ladies' Aid Society Of
the Baptist church held an experience
party" in one Of the vacant stores on
Nash street. 4 large crowd assembled
20 hear the experiences Of tne ladies' in
making the dollar which each one gave
toward paying for the pastors house
Some of the experiences were amusing.
The net receipts OF the party were
so. Supper was served to those paying
the admission Zee Of twenty-five cents.
Mrs. w. y. Hill and Mrs. Quarles
rendered some very sweet vocal music on
the occasion.
Mr. a. Il. Branch and bride returned
yesterday from their extended wedding
trip to the South. They spent some time
in the land of flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
A CAROLINA SENSATION.
tx School Commissioner and Professor
Weber Defauiter.

COLUMBIA, $. c.. February li-John
l.. Weber ex-school commissioner or Char-
lesion. and now professor Of English liter
ature in Trinity College, North Carolina,
is defaulter In the sum Of over A.2p.
Weber left Charleston about year ago
to go to Trinity College. When his an
nual report reached State Superintendent
OF Education Mayfeld last fall that oil-
Ger found a discrepancy In the hnancial
part OF IT, and began a quiet inyestiga-
ton, which resulted in the discovery or
the shortage. Weber raised number OF
school certificates, species OF forgery
common in cases Of that kind. The de-
falcation extends over a period OF more
that year.
Efforts were made TO suppress the iactS
and prevent criminal proceedings being
Instituted, but the State authorities de-
clined to do this. Weber viii be prose-
cuted. He was quietly. arrested over
week ago, and gave bond In sl,5O Ior hiS
appearances when wanted.
Weber was at one time on the stan
of the News and Courier. and was writer
OF considerably ability. He was the au-
thor OF a Sunday y-schooi book on the MS
tory of South Carolina An Official report
of the defalcatIon was to-day made pubic
by the State authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
NOT EMILE BRETON.
EMILE HENRY THE NAME OF PARIS'S
LATEST 6oM6-THRoWER.
His Csreer-Hs was at One Time In This
Country and was Impri-
soned Here.

PARIS, February il--In an extra edition
the Temps admits that the bomb-thrower's
name Is not Emile Henry Breton. but sim
ply Emile Henry. Police Commissary Ber-
nard examined the records at the Sor-
bonne and found II TO be true that Henry
was graduated there I'm the departmerf
of sciences after winning State scholar
ship. Henrys father was colonel Of the
Commune. was condemned TO death, and
was forced to fee for his life. He went
to SpaiL with his wife. and died there.
His wife returned to France with her two
sons. Emile and Fortune. and made her
home in Brevennes, nineteen miles from
Paris. She still keeps little grocery
store in that village. Her neighbors say
that Emile was quiet, woll~behayed boy
when at home. He has not been In the
village, however, for several years. For
tune his brother. WAS regarded az the un-
ruly and reckless member OF the family.
He is now serving three-years term IN
Clairvaux prison for melting TO muir
der.
Emile Henry's last places OF residence
In Paris, so far as the police can ascer-
tain, were single lodgings I'm the Place de
While in this city Henry studied spiritual
ism with special interest. Besides work.
ing industrtously in the physical sciences.
he read widely In French literature. Two
years ago he gave up manual labor to
devote much of his time TO writing Tor
Anarchistic journals. in which he pub
lished at one time n defence OF the pro-
paganda OF Anarchism.
ASSOCIATION WITH ANARCHISTS.
Since Henry outgrew his boyhood the
police have been watching him on account
OF his association with Anarchists, and
when he last left Brevennes to go to Lon
don he barely escaped arrest lie was ar
rested In Paris Immediately after Rava-
chol blew up the cafe Very but was re-
leased after two-days' detention because
no proof against him could be obtained.
During his confinement. however, he was
photographed and measured by the or
sicials OF the anthrupometric department
After a short solourn IN London he went
90 Spain, where he fell IN love with a rich
widow. From her ho secured money 10
pay his expenses while he travelled about
preaching Anarchism He * said TO have
been In America within the last six or
seven months. and TO have been imprisoned
there for a short time, owing TO his v.o-
lent speeches or dlsordcrly conduct
Henry was employed I'm Paris by NJ.
Dupuy. a decorative sculptor In the Rue
de RocrOy. NJ. Dupuy sad to-day:
Henry earned lI5 francs a month when
he was with me lie was good work.
man. and never had the slightest reason
To- complain Of him. lie left without no
tice, and learned afterward that the po-
lice were after him because he had de-
llvered violent orations concerning the eX-
ploslon In the Rue des BOns Enlants. lie
did this on the very night the explosion
occurred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
ALADY BURIED ALIVE
PAINFUL EVIDENCES THAT THIS MAY
BE so IN PETERSBURG.
She Had Turned Completely Over in Her
Coffn-A Woman With Suicidal Ma
nia-state Base Ball League.

PETERSBURG. VA. February a.
tSpecial)-A rather startling report is In
circulation to-day. which has the appear
ance of authenticity though no names are
given. Some time ago the body OF lady
was brought here for interment. and as
the husband had no square In the ceme-
terry. the remains were temporarily In
TERED In the grounds OF friend. Recently
the husband purchased a square, had IL
fixed up nicely, and then had the remains
OF his wife disinterred for removal there.
Upon his request the coffin was opener
that he might view the body, when IL was
discovered that the body was lying race
downward with hands clasped In the hair.
The painful evidence was that the deceased
had been buried alive, and that life re-
viyed after the burial.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Several days ago an unfortunate colored
woman named Annie Crawford, residing
on Ransom street. on the Heights, at
tempted to commit suicide by jumping into
a well on her premises. The act was dis
covered by colored man named Field.
whose loud cries for help brought several
people 10 the rescue. With their assistance
the woman was saved. As the result OF
serious illness she had for some tlmc
past been subject to suicidal mania, dur-
ing which she had threatened her ne anu
the lives OF her children.
BASEBALL NOTES.
The manager OF the Petersburg Base
Ball Club to-day received letter from
Ted Sullivan, at Richmond, stating thaI
he had interested parties in that clty III
the scheme to organize State league'
and expressing the opinion that the league
will certainly be organized and that IN
few weeks n meeting would be held u
arrange "A schedule OF games. The Peters
burg club viii be organized this year un-
der better auspices and on stronger DasIs
than ever heretofore.
DR.. ". y. Smith, member OF the com
mon Council from the Sixth Ward, Is
seriously i'll of grip combined with mald-
rial-fever.
ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.
Several nights ago citizen OF the
Fifth Ward was robbed Of all OF MS ioWiS
save one. Insult was added TO injury III
this case The one fowl left was an aged
drake, around whose neck was found ued
note reading: "Fatten this IA Oh
duck: we will call for him later
A paper Of interest to many prominent
young men i'm this community has Just
been unearthed. 1t IS the preamble ana
resolutions Of an organization known as
an anti-swearing. anti-drinking. and anti
smoking club. The organization seems 10
have died by reason Of the failure OF the
members to keep their pledges.
Snow fell here during the greater part
Of the daV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
THE PECkhAM FIGHT.
Both Sides Confident of Snccess-Thc Hill
ians Most Cheerful.

WASHINGTON, February l4.-The hoor
Of the Senate and the cloak-rooms were
the scene to-day OF unusual activity on
the part OF Mr.. Hin and his friends on
the one side, and the friends of Mr. Peck
ham on the other. The lines for great
battle are being tightly drawn. and both
sides maintain an attitude OF confidence
and hope. Mr.. Hill declares his ability
TO defeat the confirmation OF the Presi-
dents nominee for Associate Justice, ana
the adherents Of the administration are
equally certain that they viii be victo-
rious. prominent Republican senator
said this morning that for every Demo
cratic senator lost 10 the cause or Mt.
Hin Republican would take his place.
SO far IL is understood that but one man
on the Democratic side who was counted
as among HIills supporters has deserted
him. although the friends OF the adminis-
tratlon are claiming more. The light VIII
be a close one, but the opponents of Peck
ham are making the most claims to sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
See the Great Ship New York, Now at
Newport News.

The Chesapeake and Ohio viii sell
tickets on February 18th and 18th F'riday
and Sunday Richmond 10 Newport News
and return at rate of s2.25. which IN
cludes a trip on the steamer Louise from
Newport News 10 the ship-yards ana re-
turn The New York will enter the dry
docks on next Friday. affordIng an ex-
cellent opportunity OF seeing this great
American liner These tickets will be good
for return passage on date OF sale.
Train leaves Richmond $40 A. NJ. and.
returning, arrives Richmond $50 Z. NJ.
A most delightful day can be spent at
Newport News. Old Point. Soldiers Home.
SC. Electric-cars leave Newport News for
OLD Point half-houriy. Tickets will be
accepted for return passage from Old
Point as well as from Newport News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
The Associated Press,

CHICAGO, ILL. February 1.-THE an
nual meeting Of the Associated Press
was held in the Auditorium Social Hall.
this city, to-day. William Penn Nixon
presided. Five directors were chosen to
MI vacancies and expired terms. The
board now consists of Victor f. Lawson.
Chicago Record and Daily News: S. s.
Carvalho, New York World: VI. n. De-
Young. Sar Francisco Chronicle; Clayton
Colonel Frederick Driscol, st. Paul Pio-
neer Press: J.. Il. Noyes. Washington
star; Charles W Knapp. st. Louis Re-
pubic; T. u. Periue Cleveland Leader:
\. j. Bard, Pittsburs Post: James T..
Scrippa, Detroit Tribune and News and
Il. ". Butler, Buffalo News
Following the meeting of the day the
newspaper-men enjoyed a banquet to-
night at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Trial of n Motion To Ouasb.

LOUISA, VA, February H.-(Special)-
Judge John NJ. White, OF Albemarle, held
Comfy Court here to-day. Judge T.. w.
Sims being counsel for the Virginia Pyrites
Company in the Circuit Court, did not
sit 1t was a trial In the latter court OF
a motion by the Virginia Pyrites Com
pany VS. the Sulphur Mines Company
of Virginia 10 quash an execution for land
damages for the extension OF a railroad
from the latter's road to the Virginia
Pyrites Company's property. Execution
was quashed and defence appealed to the
Circuit Count. These mining properties
are on branch OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, about five miles north Of
Mineral City.
Rev T.. l.. Hester was taken on yester-
day % the Stauntor asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
THE "DRYs" WIN IN ROANOKE.
Judge Woods Declares the Local Option
Election Valid.

ROANOKE, VA. February H.-(Spe-
cial)--As was generally expected from
his previous rulings. Judge Woods, in the
Hastings Court, rendered a decision this
morning declaring the late local-option
election here valid one. ana refusing
10 grant a beer and malt liquor-license
to George h. Moore. upon whose appli-
cation the test was made. Counsel on
both sides are reticent as to their future
plans. but 1t Is understood the license
people will appeal TO the Circuit Court.
and whatever the decision OF that court
may be. that the losing side will go to
the Supreme Court Of Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
WILL SIMMONS BE OEFEATEO2
Reported That IL VIII BE Done by Re
publicans and PopuIists.

RALEIGH, n. c.. February 1L-(Spe-
cial)-A prominent Republican here re-
ceved letter to-day from Washington
stating on authority that all the Republi-
can and Populist senator's win certainly
vote against Simmons's confirmation, and
that If Vance can induce any Democrats
TO vote with him Simmons's defeat Is
certain.
Governor Carr appoints Eugene Il.
Gray. of Winston. a trustee of the State
colored Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege, vice Thomas II. Sutton. resigned.
An executive reward Of 800 has been
paid for the capture of Jack Horton,
murderer of John Taffey in Madison, and
500 expenses of bringing back from
Missouri to North Carolina Charles hens-
ley murderer of his cousin, Bud Hensley,
in Madison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Wants 4, Re superintenden,.

Among the applicants for superintend-
ent OF lctter-carriers OF the Richmond
post-office Is Mr.. Thomas j. Wood. He
was brought out by his Democratic friends
in the Office. and Is also endorsed by the
Old Dominion Democratic Club. Ills
friends are urging Mr.. w. H. culling-
worth TO appoint him to the position. He
has been a carrier for eight years. and
now stands I'm the line OF promotion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Grand rrnttinc CIrrnit.

NEW YORK, February IA meeting
Of the Board OF Stewards OF the Grand
Trotting Circuit was held to-day I'm the
Murray Htll Hotel. and dates were ar
rarved for the coming season. These
dates are as follows: pittsburs, or East
Saginaw, July 9Th 10 lithi Detroit, July
lbtn 10 list. Cleveland, july 2id u 2.th,
Buffalo, July 3lst to August llth; Rocnes-
ter. August l4th TO nth; Springfield, Au-
gust 2lst 10 2lth; Hartford, August zstn
10 31st; Fleetwood Park. September 81 10
Sth; Point Breeze. September llth 10 lith'
Pimlico, September 18th TO 2lst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15

towns are reported to have been blown
completely away. The wind was very
high. and leyelled everything In Its path
The following persons are reported seri-
ousiy Injured In that vicinity: Mrs. Flynn,
Mr.. Quasics and child, and. John Keller.
In that Immediate vicinity the first reports
of damage seem to have been exaggerated.
as no one ID reported killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
7. 3. LYMAN SUES FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Lyman Denies and Makes Charges
Dry-Goods Merchant Assigns.

ASHEVILLE. y. c., February H.
Especial Theodore Il. Lyman was mar
rled in Richmond January 26 1856. to Miss
Emily c. Cunningham. He IS now suing
her for divorce. and Claude Prescott an
artist, is correspondent. Mrs. Lyman in
her answer denies the allegation, makes "A
counter-charge OF abuse and drunkenness.
and asks for a separation with the Gus
tody OF their child and alimony.
f. =. Mimnaugh, retail dry goods mer-
chant. assigned to-day. His preferred
liabilities amount to over 81 90. and total
debts are said TO aggregate $4,000 or
more: assets. uncertain. j. l.. Mimnaugh,
OF Columbia, s. c., Is preferred for
$. .6e0: National Bank OF Asheville, N,l2i:
Armstrong, Gator & Co. Of Baltimore,
for 5000 and Teft. Weller & Co.. Of New
York for 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Probably n SniriLp.

CHARLESTON. KANAWHA COUNTY.
W. VA, February lf-(Special Ed. Bog
CESS, the 22-year-Old sou Of Or. !. j. Bog
CESS, well-known dentist. shot himself
at 10 O'Clock tonight with 4i-calibre
revolver in house Of ill-repute. The boy
had had a quarrel with the proprietress
Of the place. The ball passed about
two Inches under the heart, entirely
through the body.
At II O'Clock the young man was still
aiive. but it is thought he cannot re-
coyer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Assignments In Roanoke.

ROANOKE VA, February 1i-(Spe-
cial )--Owen Duggan, "A saloon-keeper OF
this city. made an assignment to-day to
Edward Lyle, trustee. Liabilities. S12,7O0
The assets are large amount OF valuable
real estate. stock OF the saloon. fixtures
and accounts.
Dugan q Sauter clOthiers, also made
an assignment. with Edward Lyle as trus-
tee. Liabilities. $1,000: assets. stock Of
clothing. accounts notes. and bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
MEDICAL EDITORS.
On a Tour of Inspection of the. south-At
Norfolk Yesterday.

NORFOLK, VA, February IA medi-
cal editorial party, consisting OF q dozen
editors Of the leading medical journals OF
New York and New England. arrived here
this afternoon on tour of inspection. and
will visit the following cities OF the South:
Henderson. n. c.: Raleigh. N. c.; Durham,
N. c.: Southern Pines, ~ c.: Hamlet, N.
c.: Charlotte, n. c.; Monroe. n. c. Clin-
ton. s. c.; Atlanta. Ga. and Wilmington,
n. c.. via the Seaboard Airline, and by
special train. They viii be gone about two
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
THE MISSISSIPPI CYCLONE.
Two Towns Said to Have Been Blown
Away-People Injured.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. February ia spe-
clal to the Herald from jackson. Miss.
says: The cyclone Of yesterday passed
through sparsely-settled section. Il cross
ed tho Central railroad between Beanre-
gard and Martlnsyille. two small stations.
From there its direction was through seve-
raj inner counties which have no railroad
communication. On this account only
uasagre details have been rsceiyed. Hsw-
lsst and o6srGe>swR I've @all hnes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Eemaius of Mr.. w. T.. perIey.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, February
H-(Special) THE remains Of Mr. William
l.. Perley will arrive here tomorrow. and
be met by the John Bowie-Strange Camp.
Confederate Veterans. OF which ne was
member. His funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon from the Presbyterian
church. He was a brother of Mr.. James
Perley, of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
Portsmouth, BaItimore Wedding.

BALTIMORE. MD. February ii.-NIss
Cora A. Mapp daughter of Mrs. Virginia
Mapp. was married to-day to Mr.. Frank
carts n Lei @ Laws %a PGTtfGH!h ocintGs TS S usReT Rey
were j. Robert Gould, DR. n. jackson,
Victor III. Powers. Thomas G. Todd, and
Robert y. Whitehurst OF Norfolk. The
couple left after the ceremony for n
northern to1tr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15

When you can buy Jackets ant Cloass f1r
ladies and misses at Just one hsli frco FFa
good purchase. You can wear WINTER Vfaps ~
the greater portion OF the net' tsrco months
To make the great save 10 your pstlases 90 %
LEVY & DAyIs's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-15
\ Nomination Reflected.

WASHINGTON. d. c., February H.
The Senate yesterday rejected the nomi-
nation Of BENJAMIN Lenthier, of Massa-
chusetts, 10 be Consul Of the United States
at Sherbrooke, Quebec, whose nomin alton
failed to receive the concurrence Of the
Senate at its last session.