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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
HAD STOLEN BRASS.
TWO NEGROES SENT ON IN MAN.
CHESTER FOR THIS OFFENCE.
Personal and Other southslde rtsms, To-
gethcr with Notes from the North
Side Suburbs.

Joe Jackson and Phil. Wilson, two
young negro men. were before the Man
Chester Police Court yesterday morning
charged with stealing brass and iron
from the Richmond and Petersburg Rail-
road Company. They were sent on to
the grand Jury of the Hastings Court.
Early yesterday morning officer Wright,
while on his beat. saw a negro approach
ing up Seventh street. The officer stepped
Into a doorway, and when the negro came
up he was stopped, and made to disclose
the contents of a tin bucket he had upon
MS head. The brass and iron were found
In the bucket Joe said he had q CON-
panion with him, and In u few minutes
fhil arrived upon the scene, and was also
placed under arrest
j. a. Didlake and Joseph Holmes (col-
oredl were before Justice Jones, OF Swans
boro', Friday evening. The negro waived
examination, and his case was certified to
the County Court Didlake was tried and
lined $40 and COSTS and took an appeal.
Rev Il. V. Omer, Of Texas. will preach
at cowardIn-Avenue church to-day. both
morning and night. He Is brother OF
Rev. Mr.. Omer, pastor Of the Third
Penny Society, Of this church, Will have
its monthly meeting at p. NJ.
Miss Lille May Baird will leave to-
morrow for Hampton and Norfolk to visit
friends.
Rev. Thomas L. Reynolds will occupy
the pulpit OF the Presbyterian church this
morning at IL o'clock. No services at
night.
Mr.. Adam Dlacont will conduct the
services at Leader Hall this afternoon.
Mr. Samuel Smith. Of Washington, ID.
C., is visiting his sister. Rev. Mrs. haight,
Of Swansboro',
Mr.. Isadore Schwartz, OF Swansboro,
who has been suffering with one OF MS
legs, is not improving as rapidly as his
friends had hoped, and IL is reared that
II win have to be amputated.
Mr.. W. w, Baker, Of Hallsboro', was
in Manchester yesterday. looking after the
exhibit that Chesterfield Is going TO make
at the Exposition.
Mr. 4. e. Pitzold has purchased Mr.. a.
T. Snelling's drugstore, at the corner Oh
Twelfth and Hull streets.
The Chick Concert Company gave an
other entertainment in Leader Han last
night for the benefit of the Manchester
Grays.
MIR. Il. e. Farley left last night for
his home at CroZet. to be absent until
the 10Th Of the month. When he returns
he Will accept a position In the drug
store OF Mr.. w. G.. Carter.
Mr.. David l.. Pulliam has returned
from a very pleasant trip to the Coia
Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Ellen Buel has returned from
visit 10 her brother, Mr.. Windham H.
Gary, Henderson, ". C., accompanied py
the three little children Of Mr.. IL. a.
DuNal.
Mr.. Il. A. Lamb left last night for
visit TO friends in Cumberland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
craone.viIle's Small DELINQUENT List.

EMPORIA, VA, September l.-(Spe-
cial THE Board OF Supervisors OF
Greenesville county had called meeting
Yesterday and settled the account or
Treasurer Benjamin W. Wyhe he re-
turned the smallest delinquent list Tor
wears. the sum total for the county beng
only 1888. The settlement showed pal
ance in the hands of tine Treasurer oil
$,5n.27. ELL
County Court meets Monday, with full
docket. -,
A number Of new and handsome build
ings have gone up In our town receAtly
TO supply the place of those burned April
30th last.
Mrs. s. w. Reeve is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Il. L. Turner.
MIR. w. T. Tillar has returned from
trip TO Nays Head n. c.
Mrs. w. T. Tilar is visiting her father'
at Bristol, Va.
The crop prospects are exceilent' the
health of the community good.
Mr.. Walter Ford is now local editor ana
solicitor for the Emporla Virsinisn.
Mrs. J. Watkins Cooke, who mas peen
visiting friends here, has returned TO her
home in Montgomery, Ala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Greenxille Tobacco Market.

GREENVILLE, September 1.-(Spe-
al)-The Greenville tobacco market is
SURPRISING all It's previous records for
activity. The receipts this week have
been tremendous. giving all three of the
warehouses as much as they could con-
yenIently handle. Fully 5000 pounds were
sold yesterday The checks for Wednes-
DAYS sales amounted 10 above $500;
for Thursday $4,000; for Friday. between
s. 900 and 5000. Prices rule high. Yes
terday closed the first month OF the new
season, and IL such heavy receipts con-
tinue-and there Is every Indication tina,
they will-Greenville will sell over 1000 oc
mounds during the season. This Is de.
stlned TO be the best market In the State.
A farmer near Greenviile threw d brick
ut a deer the other day, and, striking the
animal on the head, stunned IL so that he
succeeded in capturing IT,
Greenyiile Male Academy and Pitt Fee
male Seminary both begin their fall sea-
son next week.
A lady near Greenville has 4-months-
old pullet that has adopted brood of
chicks, filing for them every Office of the
mother hen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02

Grace returned home recently After .
pleasant stay ct Virginia Beach.
Mr.. John Tipberiake has returned aftsr
weeks hshine expedition down tho
Mrs.. James "A Grady has returned
home after visiting relatives and friends
In Portsmouth.
street Is very ".
Mrs. Charles seay has returned home
after q pleasant visit to relatives ana
friends in the country.
Heard at Highland Springs.
Miss Cora Butler spent day or TWO IN
Highland Springs with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Il. $. Read.
Mr.. Frank p. Read. and Mr., Van Peit
have been in washington during the
past week.
Mr.. Alexander and brother are here
from PARKWAY Michigan looking around
with q view to locating in this district.
Professor Gebhardt Is horne for snort
stay and is awaiting himself OF the OPP
portunfty for a rehearsal or the hign-
land Springs Orchestra, who contemplate
a concert In the near future.
Mr.. william II. Peasants spent a night
In Highland Springs with old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith returned from
Washington, accompanied by several
friends from the North, who may De
induced to locate permanently In High
land Springs.
Miss Kate Chadick is visiting Mrs. &.
II. Raabs for few days.
Dumbsrton Dots.
There was a dance given at Blackburns
Hall Thursday night. The ladies' present
were Misses woodson. Annie and Susie
Staples. Crowley, Eppes, and a NUMBER
from Richmond. The gentlemen present
were Messrs. Charles and Harvey An
drews, Lonnie Dicken, - Woodson. w.
s. Blackburn, c. r. Blackburn, w. Crow
ley, Thomas and Clifford Staples. James
Burley, and several more from the neigh
borhood and Richmond whose names could
not be learned.
Master I. Grayson Jones, who has been
laid up for the past Ave weeks with a
fractured leg, IL improving rapidly.
Miss Lena Bowles has returned TO her
home, Belmont after two-weekS
visit 10 friends In Louisa county.
Mrs. A. II. Courtney has returned from
q trip TO Baltimore.
Mr.. r. Bennett Pace paid his friend,
Mr.. r. Z. Jones, a flying visit on Satur-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
4 ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
How Miss Lillian Leach. of yirginii Be-

How Miss Lillian Leach, OF NirginiE De-
came Mrs. james Watson, of Texas.
STAUNTON, VA. September l.-(Spe-
caJ James II. Watson. OF Thornton,
Texas Is a blue-eyed Adam Bede stripe
O. nan. Is 50 years Old. and farms some
;nlle fields down in Texas. Miss Lillian
Leach. OF Mcdowell. Highland county
i,le Thursday night Mrs. James II. Wat
go. " Texas-is a handsome mountain
'ass. with luxuriant brown hair. and blue
ele. she has seen p summers. and each
amer has but ripened her attractions.
H Leach and Mr.. Watson had never
- ulil Thursday night: and in two
HtI one haR hours thereafter they were
49, ling before a minister IN the parlors
a. the Central Hotel in this city. and the
Rev ". J. Il. Cox, pastor Of the stanton
ptlst church. was pronouncing the mar
tage ceremony which made one the
Highland lass and the Texas lover.
The marriage was the denouement OF
Romantic courtship. begun by newspaper
advertisement.
Last September Mr.. Watson. from
TeKas, received a copy or the Chicago
'.max. a paper published in the interest
o. matrimonial projects--a sort Of hy-
mental clearlng-house-and In the paper
vs the Highland lass's advertisement.
The mountain beauty described herself as
beng only Farmers Daughter"
PICTURES EXCHANGED.
Her parents were Methodists. but she
herself belonged 20 no church. The
.eAan's eye was caught by such cPta-
.oEue d feminine qualities. and. enclosing
ms Photograph. requested an exchange OF
FlOlureh Miss Leach promptly replied. ana
ss1t her "eountarfelt nresentment" This
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
MIR MASSEY TO SPEAK.
Mozart Musicale.

The concert Monday evening will bs
very much enjoyed. II Will be given by
vocal and instrumental performers. Mrs.
Browning and Mr. Miller. OF Washington;
Messrs. Cloves and Lehman, and the
symphony Sextette," of Richmond, COM
pose those taking part. The programme
has been well selected and will surely
please. This is the full programme: Sc
lection. III Troyatore," Symphony Sex
tette; soprano solo, "Canzonltta" Meyer
Helmund), Mrs. II. Clay Browning; tenor
solo. "Cavitana-Faust Salve Dinora"
(Gounod). Mr.. Douglass G. Miller; trio,
"Oh, Restless Sea" ONhlte) Mrs. Brown
ing. Mr.. Lehman, and Mr.. Cloves; selec-
ton, Symphony Sextette; soprano solo,
Jewel Song" Q'ausO. Mrs. Browning;
Hearts Delight" GilchrisO, Mr.. Doug
lass G. Miller; duett, Il Dare to Whisper
that I Love Thee" Plueger). Mrs. III.
Clay Browning and Eugene II. Cloves;
selection, Medley" (Bohemian), SYM
phony Sextette. Governors In charge.
Aessrs. Starke, Smith, and Tanner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. September L.
The largest and most dangerous gang Of
counterfeiters ever organized in this coun-
try has been run down and broken up
by United States Secret-Service detectives.
The headquarters of the gang were at
Bodicaw, Nevada county. and the band
was composed OF twenty men. ten OF
whom have been arrested. and are now
In the penitentiary awaiting preliminary
examination. Those now In custody are
George Vought, e. cattle dealer; James
McNatt, a general storekeeper, and Berry
Huckelby, Jack Smith. Nose Wesley,
Charles Deloney, Riley wills, Sam Fersu-
son, Dave Nichols. and William Steel.
prominent farmers.
The counterfeits consisted OF dollars,
halves, and quarters. and are the best
that were ever made. Several thousand
dollars OF the spurious coin was circu-
lated in Southwest Arkansas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
~.x MARYLAND Democratic Chairman.

BALTIMORE. September 1.--Surveyor-
os-the-Port Buchanan Schley. as chair
man of the last Democratic State Com
mittee. has appointed State-Senator Hat
tersley w. Talbert, OF Montgomery coun-
ty chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee. President Cleveland $
well-known opposition to Federal officials
taking an active part in politics caused
Hon. Barnes Compton to resign as chair
man of the committee upon the latters
annointment as naval officer some weeks
ago.
The new chairman is very acceptable TO
senator German. Is known, indeed, as a
German man. Mr.. Talbert served In the
state Senate at the last session of the
LEGISLATURE. and will hold over until the
next session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02

some time, returning to town very much
intoxicated. About o'clock, when they
met John Long and another man IN
buggy, the Waters brothers attempted 70
nuil the bride from the horse. and
desperats fight followed. Both Of the
Waterses were dangerously cut on the
head. throat and shoulders. Jer. Waters
received twelve and Jim nine serious
knife-wounds. The parties who did the
cutting got into their buggy and went
home. not knowing whether they had
killed the waterses or not. Later the
wounded men were brought to town IN
a wagon, and received surgical attention.
II IL feared more trouble VIII result II tne
AMEN die JEFF. 'Waterss condiuon
considered very critical. Great exci,e-
ment was accustomed In town. where the
parties are well known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
A Disastrous Drought.

BUFFALO. ". y, September 1.-West-
ern New York is almost literally burning
up. The drought is almost without pre-
cedent. Farmers mourn the loss OF crops.
and fear further havoc BY fire and star
walton OF stock. Counties like Chautau-
qua and Erie, which have dairy interests
of great magnitude, are the chief sur
ferers, but unless rain comes speedily
and copiously this entire end Of the State
will experience financial loss which II
can Ill afford. The bordering province of
Ontario Is similarly parched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
COLLISION ON THE N. g. W. r. r.
a Passenger Train Runs Into Freight
shake Up-No Ono Hurt

EAST RADFORD. VA. September l.
Especial "A heavilyloaded freight train
loft here yesterday morning with orders
10 take siding at New River, one mile
west of here. and allow the early-morning
passenger train TO pass. The freight had
some difficulty in getting on the siding.
and sent back a hagman to stop the
passenger train. The engineer OF the
passenger train stopped and took up the
fay, and proceeded across New-River
bridge. The fog was so dense no train
could be seen in front and, he supposing
the train had already gone in on the
siding, did not check. All at once he
saw the train on the track, and put on
brakes, but struck with such force that
several freight-cars were torn to pieces,
and the passenger engine broken Dadly
about the pilot. The accident was on
curve and steep embsnkment, and might
have resulted seriously. As 1t was a
general shake-up. and no one hurt was all.
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was the "sonE that yeachod The Texans
heart and Mr.. Watson wrote back that
he admired. the mountain girl, and asked
for d continuation OF the correspondence.
which was acauiesced In. and from that
time on the iong-rangs courtship was car
rled on. Finally, the course OF true love
ran on 10 smoothly that the Eager lover
wrote to her inamorata that he would
come on for her He arrived hero several
days ago. The biushing beauty from the
Highlands came In on the Mcdowell
stage, Thursday afternoon. and the pair
promptly went 10 the marriage-altar.
Yesterday the bride and groom left. over
the Chesapeake and Ohio route. for Texas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
SHIPMENT OF SMALL NOTES.
The Benefit of Government Contract Rates
withdrawn.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., September l.
Acting United States Treasurer Meline
has revoked the special notice issued
June - 1884, under which small notes
have been sent by express from the Trea-
sury here at government contract rates.
for deposits OF gold and gold certificates,
and shipment of the notes from the
United States Treasury here under its
provisions are discontinued.
Small notes hereafter may be furnished
by sub-treasurers at their counters, to the
extent that such notes are on hand IN
excess OF the requirements of the cur
rent business of their offices, in exchange
for gold and gold certificates and large
denominations Of legal-tender notes. Small
notes will be shipped from here on sub
treasurers orders to the extent that they
can be spared.
This order, in effect, prevents shippers
from obtaining the benefit OF the govern
ment's contract rates. Its issue shows
that the Treasury has no further concern
about being able to replenish the gold re-
serve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
HOLLANDS REPORT.


LONDON, September 1.-Gladstone-
Tweedmouth contributions OF flOO each 10
the Irish parliamentary fund are causing
a sensation in all political parties. Baron
Tweedmouth. in forwarding his contrl-
button from Scotland. wrote to Mr.. justin
Mccarthy. chairman OF the irish Fa'iiA-
mentary party, saying that he haa re-
ceiyed a note from MIR. Gladstone en-
closing a check for fiO0 to be forwarded
TO the fund.
The Globe this afternoon, commenting
upon these contributions. says that II
Mr. Gladstone and Baron Tweedmouth
have taken this action without consulting
the Premier or Sir William Harcourt, II
savors Of springing { mine upon them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
I,rr,soped strisers Pardoued.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, September by or
der Of Governor Thornton, the Santa Fe
strikers, Robert Bland, William Walters,
Hollawell, and Runyard who were sent to
prison by Judge Zeds for contempt or
court in disobeying injunctions regarding
obstruction of mail trains, were released
from the penitentiary to-day. The Judge
recommended their pardon. Bland is presl-
dent and Walters secretary OF the Ameri-
can Railway Union at Ration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Iabnr-Day Celebration.

Monday being Labor-Day, the State and
municipal offices and banks will be closed.
There will be no parade OF the labor
unions, but at night n massmeeting VIII
be held at Old Market Hall, under the
auspices OF the Central Trade and Labor
Council. Local speakers will make adj
dresses upon the labor problems Of the
day, and music will be rendered by a
full band.
The Sunday hours Of the post-offlce are
from to p. NJ. and those Of the postal
stations from TO 5 Z. NJ. On Labor
Day the central office will be open from
to p. NJ, and the stations from TO &
l., VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Fire I'm Sumter. 6. G..

CHARLESTON, S. c.. September l.
A special 10 the News and Courier from
Sumter, S. c.. reports the burning there
this morning of the notion-store Of Des-
champes Brothers; loss On store. $1,000:
insurance, $1,000; the store Of Rembert.
Marshall & Co., loss on stock, $4,000;
insurance, 5000; the Freeman printing
Office; loss, 400; insurance, $500; W. II.
Yates, damage to stock, $1,000; fully COW
cred by insurance. The fire is attributed
to the explosion Of a lamp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
EafnI Cunning Accident.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September l.
The opening of the shooting season in
the extensive Potomac marshes to-day, q
great occasion to all local sportsmen, was
marked by a fatal accident. Benjamin
Sweeny, a i7-year-old messenger In the
Weather Bureau. went cunning along the
Virginia shore, and while leaning against
his gun the hammer fell and charge or
shot entered his side, causing death In
q. short time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
TahiQaIiy.

Misses Zelma Pierce and Lena LANCE
and a number OF their little friends gave
several charming tableaux Friday eve
ming at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Green. south Laurel street. The scene OF
Sleeping Beauty" by Misses Lille Mary
Holloway and Dora Pierce, was especially
attractive. and Rock OF Ages" by little
Miss Holloway was one Of the prettiest
features of the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Sawed Themselves Free.

MARION, IND, September L-About
o'clock this morning about ten prisoners
confined in the jail here sawed the bars
of their cells. and unlocked the doors.
They succeeded in getting out OF the
building, and escaped In the darkness.
Among the number are several noted
crooks,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
BOLD eURCLARIES.
a Musical In Honor of Miss Carrie Doggett,
of Philadelphia.


PETERSBURG. VA, September L.
was entered by thieves last night and
cigarettes, meats, and other articles.
This 10 the second time within the last
month that Mr. Moody's store was robbed,
and the thieves entered at the same place
on both occasions.
A MUSICALE,
4 delightful musicale was given IN the
choTus-room of the Academy last night
ia honor OF Miss Carrie Dosgett, of Phila-
delphia, who is q guest OF Judge ID. r.
Hinton. Miss Doggett has a most de-
lghtful soprano voice, highly cultivated.
and she sang several selections with rare
taste and effect. The Petersburg chorus
rendered several choruses, and Rev.
Charles NJ Beckwith, of Texas, rendered
several selections on the cornet.
A new lodge Of Odd-Bellows, composed
of young men OF high social standing,
will be instituted in this city about the
middle of this month, the consent Of the
two older lodges in this city and OF the
grand master of this State having been
obtained. Major L. b. Branch, State lee
turer. will institute the lodge.
INTERNAL INJURIES.
James Beach, a young white man, was
seriously injured at the Old reservoir In
this city to-day by having q cart turned
over on him. His injuries are all internal.
At a meeting Of the fire commissioners
the contract for twelve sections of jacket
hose was awarded 10 the Courtney Supply
Company, Of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Church. Musical Association.

At meeting last night Of the Board OF
Governors of the Church Hill Musical
Association it was decided to resume the
monthly musicales which had been sus-
pended during July and August. Inc
first musicale will be held at Corcoran
Hall on Tuesday evening September 18th.
at SIS O'Clock. An excellent programme
has been prepared for the opening musi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
still Another Culberson.

PARIS, TEXAS. September 1.-Craw-
ford, Sheppard, and Hodges, candidates
before the Democratic Congressional
Convention of the Fourth District, after
S.eOO ballots had been taken, withdrew
their names late last night, leaving the
field open. David b. Culberson, son of the
present incumbent was then nominated
by reclamation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02
Coppt of Par,s,s Condition.

LONDON, September 1.-Dispatches
from Stowe House this morning say the
condition of the Count Of Paris is I'M
changed. He is able to converse with his
family at times and 10 take a little nour-
ishment, but is very weak. The Queen,
the Prince OF Wales, and many OF the
foreign diplomats at the Court of ST.
James have sent inquiries as TO the
Counts condition.