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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
The Cu-reii- Nay ward Nuptiais.

IRvINGTON. VA. February 3.-(Spe-
ciall--Our latest wedding was mos,
elaborate affair. The contraetin parties
were Mr. Elzle L. Currell. Of this county.
and Miss Emma Hayward, OF Northum-
bsrland county. The groom, who has just
attained his majority. Is by far the wealth.
Test young man In this county. He has
just come into possession OF the great In
dianiown estate. left him by his grand
father. ana upon that property. which
fronts for miles upon the Rappahannocls
and COrOttOman rivers. the happy bride
and groom will make their future home
This IS a part OF the vast king Carter
estate. The bride Is the charming dough
ter OF Captain Joseph Hayward. a leading
citizen Of our sister county. Many were
the receptions given the happy couple ere
they were permitted 20 depart for their
pleasant home.
Mr.. William Henry Flowers, at the age
OF 81. died peacefully at his home rear
Kilmarnock of congestion OF the brain on
Tuesday last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
AFFAIRS IN PITT COUNTY.
New Quarters of tho Reflector and Tele-
vraph-Personal and Social Notes.

graph-Personat ana rOcial Notes'
GREENVILLE. N. c., February 3.-(Spe-
cial)-The infant daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. D. d. Haskell, aged ten months. died
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Two
more children In the same family are very
sick.
The Eastern Reflector has this week
moved it's Office into n nice building that
has lust been fitted up for its use. The
telegraph office moved with 1t, and occu-
pies n portion Of the building.
A bright light in the northwestern SKY
about half past 7 o'clock last night at
tracted much attention here. Many De
lieved Il TO be reflection from IRE tha'
could not have been very far away. II the
suggestion was correct
Miss Hortense Forbes has gone to Bal
tImore 20 spend some time with friends.
The people here were SO well pleased
with the entertainment given few nights
ago by the Greenvllle Amateurs that the
entertainment was repeated last night
by sperial request. Some new features
were added, making the presentation last
NIGHT even more attractive than the form
or one.
Mr. III. p Brown and bride Of Reds
Vile. are visiting the parents OF Mr
Brown, near this town.
Mrs. NJ. d. Shelburn, OF Durham, Il
visiting her son. Mr.. II. II. Shelburn.
Mrs. Or. !. Marquis and child, OF Phila'
delphio. are visiting the family or Mr.. NJ
r. LIZ
Mrs. y. Phipps, Of Chicago is visit
Ing Mr. J. Il. Johnson. Mrs. PhippS
moved away from Greenville just after the
war. and this Is her first visit here since
leaving
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
Hawaii.

It is evident that the President has
made the McCreary resolution touching
Hawaii a party measure. and that that
resolution will be passed by the House
Of Representatives very soon. But IN the
Senate a substitute for 1t will be adopted
which may so change Its features that It's
best friends will not recognize II
Mr.. Cleveland wishes, of course. to
make a success OF his administration; but
in endeavoring to secure that end he ought
to be careful not to do anything which
would prevent him from being succeeded
in the presidential office by Democrat
The Wilson bill may not be measure
which promises to strengthen the Demo-
cratic party; but surely the McCreary
resolution would be such dead weight
in q presidential campaign as to invite
the defeat Of its advocates. To haul
down the American fiag." as the NC
Creary resolution proposes to DO. would
be TO give to the Republican party
railying cry which might land their nomi-
nee in the White House.
Mr.. McCreary spoke contemptuously on
Friday of spending $,0OO,Vv 10 get these
little islands. but rather damaged his
argument when he added that the sugar
planters of those little islands had made
ssO, 100000 under the reciprocity treaty.
Mr.. McCreary also spoke disrespectfuiiy
OF the Christian missionaries in Hawaii.
OF whom all, or nearly all. are opposed
to the McCreary resolution, OF rather tho
policy II endorses.
However, the currency question and the
inability OF the government to count
upon a sufficient revenue for its support
without including another loan In the
calculation, throw Hawaii into the back
ground for the present The relative inn
portancs OF these two questions ought
not to DO overlooked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
The Brazilian Situation.

Full reports of the Benham incident at
Rio show that the American admiral
acted with discretion. wisdom. and firm
ness. The incident, however, in no wise
affects the relative chances of success
Of the two principals in the contest.
These are at perfect liberty to hammer
away at each other as much as they
please, SO long as they do not endanger
or Interfere with American shipping.
From its inciplency the war has been
conducted in very lazy sort OF fashion.
and the kilograms concerning the stu
alton continue somewhat conflicting. One
of yesterdays kilograms stated that
Da Gama's position was growing
daily worse, but Immediately on
the heel OF this assertion came
confirmation Of the report that
the town OF Nictheroy had been captured
by the insurgents. and news that the in
surgent forces in Rio harbor had re-
ceived fresh supplies. 1t was also stated
that Do Mello, with the cruiser Repub-
lica and three transports OF troops was
approaching Santos In order TO Cooperate
with an army that was moving on that
city, and that the insurgents were block
ading Bahia, the capital OF the State OF
that name.
If these reports regarding the insur-
gent operations are only half true. 1t
certainly would not appear that Ia
Gama's position is critical. or that the
revolutionary cause Is waning Nicthe-
roy has been the object OF more persist
ent attack from the insurgents than any
other point. and the government forces
have defended IL with more vigor than
they have displayed anywhere else. Tbs
fact indicates the supreme Importance
each side attached 10 its possession. And
the reason Is obvious. The town is stu
ated on the Bay CT Rio between the city
and Fort Santa Cruz, and commands the
main mouth Of the port. It is a strate-
gic basis for both naval and land opera
lions. and an unquestioned coign OF van
tsge. Even. therefore. If we discount the
reports respecting the situation around
Santos and Bahia, 1t would seem that the
prospects OF the insurgents are brighter
than ever before; for 1t seems TO have
been generally recognized that should the
latter achieve one signal success and
gain a strong foothold on land in the
neighborhood OF Rio. the dIsaffection to-
wards Peixoto among the masses would
assert itself in very active form. As has
been the case on several previous occa-
sions. the great expectations" Of de-
cisivs action. to which the public have
been keyed up. may be disappointed, but
it must be admitted that the two insur-
gent leaders appear 10 be on more secure
and hopeful ground for determined and
offensive movements than at any time
since the struggle began. This view is
strengthened even by the inspired dis
patches sent out by Peixoto, seeing that
they lack notlceably the confident ring
which characterized his proclamations Of
some weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
TOOK LEXINGTON BY STORM.
Success Scored by the University ofvirginia
Glee Club.

A lexington QKy) special dated Febru-
airy lst to the Courier-JournaI says:
The University OF Virginia Cleo Club
was greeted by one OF ths largest and
most fashionable audiences OF the season
In this city tonight. The entertainment
was great success IN every way. and
those competent 10 Judge declare the
Glee Club to be equal to. II indeed not
better. than that OF any other college In
the country. The numbers on all the
different instruments and the vocal muac
were beautifully rendered. The boys
were delighted with their reception.
After the entertainment at the Opera
House the local alumni OF the University
OF Virginia gave u ball at the MerricS
Lodge building in honor Of the visitors.
and It was decidedly the biggest social
event OF the season. The elite OF the
Bluegrass were In attendance. and here
again the college boys were treated In
royal style. Everything was done 10
make their visit memorable one. and
they in turn made a lasting impression
on Lexingtonians. They leave at $40 to-
morrow morning for Louisville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
LIMBS OF THE LAW.
LICENSES GRANTED TO THIRrY.FoUR
CAROLINA ATTORNEYS.
Conductor CoIey Not RssponsibIs-Ra.
Isigh's Car-Wheel Fsctory-Firse
Shipment Of shad-Notes.

RALEIGH, N. c.. February 3.-(SpeciaL)
The Supreme Court to-day granted licenses
To the following thirty four attorneys: L.
7. Durham, oxford; T. NJ. Human, Tar
boro'; r. c. vandweer. New York; w. w.
yass, Raleigh: L. I. Moore. Wilmington;
II. NJ. whedbee.' Greepville; v. II. Boy
demp, salisbury; o. II. Sumter. Hot
Springs. Ark; Z. A. r. Kern. New York;
J. II. Cooper. Asheville; W. D. Merritt.
Roxboro': F. w. Thomas, Asheville; Wal
ter Murphy. Salisbury: ]. A. Maroon
Selma; Frank Armfield. Monroe; ]. Il.
McRary, lexington; Weldon N. Smith, RAJ
leigh; Charles wildes, Raleigh; Plato Col
Inns, Kingston; Brsvard Nixon, Charlotte;
A. Lassiter. A,pander; e. Y. Webb, Shelby
II. r. Fergusop. waynesville; b. A. jus
tice, Rutherforeton; L. v. Grady, Duplin
Roads; ]. F. Moore; Trinity Park; ]. w.
Piass, Hendersonville; l.. C. Van happen,
Durham; L. b. Capehart, Wake county;
J. N. Eaton, Vance county; e. w. Gamma
dy, Person county; 5. J. Black Mitchell
county; w. II. Cox. Richmond county;
Harrison Baird. Guilford county. Two at
torneys, Messrs. Cunningham and Hodge.
who had obtained licenses in other States,
were examined to-day.
ACQUITTED.
Az the examination OF Conductor Sam.
Coley. at Henderson, he was discharged
by the Magistrate, no evidence being found
that he was In any way responsible Tor
last weeks fatal collision of Seaboard Air
Line trains there.
Governor Carr to-day offered $3.50 re-
ward for Frank Ragan, Sr., and j. t.
Ragan, OF Watauqua county. These men
are members OF a gang OF desperadoes.
Bench warrants for six OF them have
been issued. The Solicitor informs the
Governor that the gang has committed
many crimes IN that section. The men
above named are said TO have fed into
Tennessee.
IMPORTANT ENTERPRISE.
Ground was broken to-day for the ex-
tension OF the North Carolina Car Com
pany's works here. for the manufacture or
car-wheels by the Lobdell Company, of
Wilmington, Del This is very important
enterprise for Raleigh.
l. Mogi. the Japanese who is taking a
regular course at the State University,
is to become a Presbyterian missionary.
The first shipment of shad from this
State this season was made yesterday, apd
Is quite early.
Charlotte Is to have a trades display and
music carnival in March.
The number OF cattle shipped from the
mountain counties of this State to Vir-
GINA this winter is unusually large.
White-Caps have made their presence
felt in Mecklenburg county. They are
after drunkards. and post notices, saying
Beware OF strong drink. Watch for the
cowhide!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

ten hundred dollars more For this money
tho Engineer would mako q reconnois-
sancs o. the State. and when called upon
by any county would go there specially
TO aid its officers with his skill In planning
new roads or the repair Of old ones
The people Of Virginia have not been as
nigsardly as many suppose in expenditures
upon public roads. but unauestionably
they have spent much Of their money to
poor advantage. At the present time.
when our roads are described a. being
as bad as they ever were. the average ex-
pcndture per county Is 1900 per annum;
1900 per annum In money besides the
personal service exacted OF males under
the laws which the Supreme Court OF APP
peals has Just said are unconstitutional.
1t Is a fact which we believe IL perfectly
undcniable that the average county does
not get tho worth OF the money 1t spends
upon roads, for the reason that the money
is spent unsystematicaily. and oftentimes
in defiance OF rules as to road-building
which are known to intelligent people the
world over.
The Dispatch Is a stickler for economy
in State expenditures. but here Is a place
where we think Il IL possible TO save
money by spending money. We shall
never be the prosperous people that we
should be until we have better country
roads. We feel sure that with the advice Of a
competent enGneer-a man who has
studied the great question Of road-build-
ing-counties can get from present ex-
pendltures vastly better results Than they
now get SO believing, we commend Mr.
MiIlers bill to the serious attention OF our
law makers. The State is not allowed by
the Underwood Constitution to give any
direct help to counties in the matter OF
road building, but 1t Is believed that Mr.
Mnlers bill Is free from constitutional OBJ
lection. 49,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

regiment, The EiShty-second IllinoiA In
the first days battle at Gettysburg he was
taken prisoner and brought to tho Libby.
For eighteen months no was In confne-
ment at the Libby or in Salisbury. At tho
Libby, he saw Captains Sawyer and Finn.
who we're designated to b held a. hos
tages and to DO hanged should the United
States Government execute the death PEN
atty upon two Confederate officers whom
Il thus threatened He relates that the
hair Of one u these Union ofacers turned
white IN q few days. after he was desig-
mated as O hostage.
Suddenly" President Frey says. "a re-
port was circulated nat our troops had
taken prisoner Q son Of general Lee and
that a categorical declaration had been
sent to Richmond from the United States
Government that the execution Of Sawyer
and Finn would bs Immediately followed
by that Of young Lee. The lives Of Sawyer
and Finn were thus saved. and a few
months later they were exchanged"
Later, Frey himself and two others were
designated as hostages under somewhat
similar circumstances. but after q while
they were informed that they were not to be
hanged From tho Libby. Frey was sent
to Salisbury. N. c.. and January H. 1856,
was exchanged. Soon after the war he
returned to Switzerland, and In ls2 came to
this country as Swiss Minister. Now hs
is President OF the Swiss Republic
Mr.. Frey evidently believes that he
writes OF his prison-llfe with great for
bearancs towards the Confederates. Net
So He sees but one side. Not word
does he say about Grants stopping the ex-
change Of prisoners. Not a word does he
say about the Confederates themselves
being a starved-out people in 1884 and 1865
Not word does he say about the Confede.
rates offering to send the sick Federal
prisoners home from Andersonvills II
Grant would receive them. and Of the fact
that II was months and months before
Grant even answered the letter. Nor Is
his intimation correct that the execution
OF Sawyer and Finn was stopped merely
because Rooney Lee had been captured.
President Frey is no doubt an excellent
politician. but he is a poor historian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
ANOTHER VIRGINIA COUPLE
Welded at Weldon-Tobacco Ices In
Is4I-Roanoke-Riyer Land.

1S51-Roanoke-Riyer Land.
WELDON, y. c., February S.--tjpecial)
Another Virginia couple purchased mar
rage license here yesterday, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. j. Harvell and MISS
Lula Walton, of Jarratts. Mr.. Il. +.
Gary tied the matrimonial knot, and the
happy pair returned home on the after
noon train.
II Is estimated that 1t costs SIS per acre
TO cultivate cotton. IL this estimate IL
correct the farmers cannot AFFORD TO
plant cotton on poor lands at the present
prices.
Referring TO an old copy OF the Rich
mond Whig, dated lS4l, ind that II
quotes tobacco on your market at - %
to $3.50 The fine fiua-cured tobacco was
unknown In those days.
The state will probably buy the me
Roanoke-river lands on which 1t now
has an option. These farms pay the
State well, and as htey do not come In
competition with other labor, thoy should
be permanent The 900 convicts could not
be kept In the States prison-walls with
out a heavy burden upon the State.
The old folks here say the traditional
grounding made his appearance yesier-
day, and, seeing his shadow. returned to
his hole in the ground. This means that
the worst OF the winter weather Is yet
to come.
The visitors to the convocation all re-
turned home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

George w. childs's iife.record entities
hfrn TO the eu,ogies now Being pronounced.
He vas a good man, and in some re-
spects q great man. The world is inc
better that he had lived In 1t. Among
printers particularly his name VIII always
be venerated. and the Philadelphia Ledger
which he founded and published, VIII oe
his best monument. 1t has ever been a
clean and honest paper. 1t brought great
wealth to Mr.. Chllds. and this he DIS
pensd with rare wisdom and princeiy
liberality. Millions will lament him.
while we know Of none who has any dis
praise for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
The Miller Road Bill.

The decision Of our Supreme Court Of
Appeals on Thursday Last. pronouncinl
uncoustitutionai and void the laws allow
ing numerous counties 70 compel OF mel
three days personal service per annum
IN making or amending roads. rounds US
I'm face 10 face with the question OF re-
form In road legislation.
Il seems 10 US that the passage OF the
bin Of senator aiilIer. OF Lynchburs, u the
arst step in reform that should b taken.
II provides for the appointment by the
0oysrnor, by and with the advice OF tho
ssnsts, Of state Engineer Of ROADS
ana Hebwsys" II 10 proposed 70 pay
lbls olEsesr $3.50 per annun. ana u u e.
sis,s4sd that his expenses Of travelling
~euxionery. etc.. would foot w eight Or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
9omethinn 70 Rad

The man who has travelled around the
world has a great advantage over the
one who has always stayed Mt home.
The travelled man or woman knows what
are the worlds great scenes and what Is
the history OF each. He is at home any,
where upon the globe. because he is IA
miliar with its general story. But 1t so
happens that, even in these days OF
swiftness and comparative cheapness OF
transit, there are very few of the multi
tude who can go abroad. II is hard work
sometimes TO make a living even at
home
IL Is no longer necessary, though, to go
abroad to learn all about the world, how
this place looks or that, and what has
happened anywhere. Modern art and
modern science have reproduced all, and
adds what is necessary to give to the in
telligence what is lacking after the eye
has rested upon q scene. One need not
go around the world in the body. The
Dispatch affords an opportunity to wan
der all over the earth with the expendl-
ture Of but a few cents, where otherwise
hundreds, or rather thousands, of dol
lars would be required.
The 800 views issued by the Dispatch in
parts OF 1s each. form Of themselves a
sort Of history Of the world upon which
we live. at least Of its modern history.
The advertisement found in another col
umn explains all details.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

Are the citizens OF stanton no longer
capable OF self-Government! MUST they
be disfranchised at the will OF the Liquor
Dealers Association OF virginia! Arc
they less competent of seif-governmeht
than those who live I'm cities and towns
OF less than 5000 inhabitants? Where Is
tho boosted Democracy OF this Legisla-
turs? Are the people Of Richmond, Roa-
noke Stanton, Petersburg, Lynchburg,
panyille. Norfolk, and other cities OF the
state to be dIsfranchised ?-Staunton
Bugle.
We quote the above as Indicating the
wishes of the anti-license men all over
Virginia The Bugls Is Prohibition or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
REAR ADMIRAL KIRKLAND.
lie Isa North Carolinian and VIII Succeed
Admiral Irwin.

Recent dispatches have stated that Rear
Admiral Irwin, OF the Pacific squadron at
Honolulu. Is to be retired. says the Char
lotte On. Co Observer. and that his sue
cessor will be Rear-Admiral w. A. kirk
land. Rear-Admiral Kirkland Is native
OF North Carolina, having been born In
Hlllsboro', and being warm personal
friend OF City Treasurer Nash. He Is a
brother of General Kirkland. now OF
New York, who commanded brigade
in General A. u. INNS corps during the
civil war. The Rear-Admiral is Of splendid
appearance, being feet inch. and IS one
OF the best men In the service. lie visited
Charlotte some years ago. and his friends
here will be glad to hear Of his promotion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

Judge Christian. president Of the Rich
mond Chamber Of Commerce. made q
splendid speech at the opening OF the
chambers now building a few. days ago.
Some OF the Judges remarks are Just as
applicable to Morgantown az they were
TO Richmond We commend them to the
consideration Of our people.-Morgantown
West virg1nia) Post.
The Post then gives a specimen para
graph. Morgantown Is the seat or the
University OF West Virginia, In which MI.
Wilson. author Of the Wilson BILL was
once professor. Lexington and Char
lottesville have a rival in Morgantown'
which considers itself second to no other
foUu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

Little did Il enter into our mind when
we espoused the cause OF our present
representatives In the Legislature. last
fall, that such q measurs as the Miller
bill could receive their sanction and sup
port.-Waynesboro Sentinel.
Little did the voters anywhere In Vir-
ginia expect the prohibition question to
be again opened by this General Assembly.
Little DO the legislators know Of public
opinion II they do not understand that
nine men out Of ten In country districts
are In favor either OF the locai-option
law or OF some more stringent license
law. or rather anti-license law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
An embryo pr.sidsns in the Libby.

Emil Frey, President of the swiss Re-
public, contributes to the North American
Review for February an article which il
given the first place IN the number. and
which u entitled My American Expert
ences."
Mr.. Frey left the University Of Jena In
1850, and came TO New York. From New
York he went to join the Swiss colony
founded near Hylland. Madison county,
by the brothers Kopns Of Lueerns.
At the outbreak Of the war bstween the
North and South he Joined ths Twenty
fourth Illinois Regiment - eolor-bsarsr.
In 1859 hs ives made captain In anethsr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
AGREED UPON.
Colonel and Mrs. venabIe's Reception.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. February
3-(Special)-A delightful reception was
given by Colonel and Mrs. c. &. Nenable
of the University OF Virginia. Mrs. Nena-
bic was assisted I'm receiving by Mrs
Lille. Mrs. John Stage Davis. Miss Natalie
Venable, Mrs. Gunther, and the Misses
Southall Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Lille, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. I. w.
Duke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank a. Massie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll. DR.. and Mrs. John
Stage Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. futile. Or.
and Mrs. J. william Jones, Mrs. Noah X.
Davis. Mrs. J. NJ. Garrett, Mrs. Dene-
gre, Mrs. Bruins. Mrs. Smithson. Mrs
Avery. Mrs. Parish, Mrs. Gunther. Mrs
Harris. Misses Dollie Southall. Martha
Southall. Morvelle Davis. Josephine Col
Inns. Rosalle Smith Mary Mallet, Mary
Roscoe Randolph, Jennie Randolph. Mary
Cochran. Maggie Gilmore, Mamie Gil
more, Mary Peyton. Mamie Stone. Louise
Cooke. Preston and Stevenson. DR.. G. W
Kent. DIR. X. II. Dabney. Professor j.
II. Gilmore. Professor w. II. Echols
Messrs. Raleigh Minor. r. L. l.. Din
widdie. f. Dlnwlddie. j. l. Curtis. w. O.
Petsrkin. Lewis II. Machen. J. c. Harrf-
son. Henry c. Rely. Charles Pollard
j. H. Corbtt. Mike Hoke, ST. George
Grlnnan. J. II. Paxton, J. VI. Marshall
Aylett Morrison, Sumpter. Lewis. Cham
berlain. aud others.