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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
SHOT AND KILLED.
Laxteu. Rursssd b nichnosd. Kitls ne
Latter ~ HE Homs-Ansthss
Shooting A6f~y.

BRISTOL TENN. November I-(sps.
ciai)-At Isis, Scott county. Va. last
night Emmett b. Richmond was shot and
killed by o man named LAxton.
The two had Quarrellsd at the polls. Not
being satisfied Richmond. armed with .
pistol, followed LAxton TO his home.
The latter came to the door With a shot
gun and fired the contents into Richmond's
breast who fell from his horse dead.
THREE SHOTS.
There was q shooting ARRAY at Dumeld,
Va. In which James Flannery shot JEFF.
Bradley. an officer. In the arm.
Bradley and other officers returned the
firing. and three shots entered Flannery's
body, neither Of which will prove fatal.
The trouble grew out Of Fiannery's mis-
treating q boy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
FAILED TO REALIZE.
BucRLARs WRECK A SAFE BUT Old
NOT GET THE CONTENTS.
A Fishing Schooner In Distress-Causht IN
Gale or the Jersey Coast-Raijs
road Directors Elected.

NORFOLK. VA. November i.-(spc-
ciai.)--Burgiars entered the stove es-
tablishment of Messrs. Whitehurst e.
Riley, on Crawford street in Portsmouth.
last night. and after ransacking the
premises. succeeded In nearly destroying
the safe in the Office without getting at
the contenta
The Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal
Company have been allowed the use OF
certain streets for a term OF years Tor
the purpose OF operating a system OK
street railway from sewels Point To
Norfolk.
There havo been foriy-one bridal couples
at Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Hotel.
since September. surf-bathing is stu In
dulged in Mt the beach when the weather
Is pleasant.
THE BANCROFT.
The new United States practice-ship
Bancroft, OF the Naval Academy, IL ex-
pected at the navy-yard next week to go
In the dry dock.
DR.. Richard D. KILLER and Mrs. Mary
Anatois Gibbs were united in marriage
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the
residence or Mr.. w. II. II. Irice, Oh
Eute street Rev. NJ. Il. Wharton. ID. D..
officiated, and the couple left on trip
North.
SCHOONER DAMAGED.
The fishing schooner Laura Nelson.
Captain Stoddard. has arrived here in
distress, having been In a gale of the
New Jersey coast and considerably dam
aged. Foresail and ilbboom gear were
carried away. and jb topsail washed
away. The dory was stove In. and every
thing on deck. including the bait-mills,
was washed overheard.
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad
was held to-day. and all the old board OF
directors elected with the exception OF
w. w. Fuller. OF Durham. who takes
the place OF Major r. S. Tucker. deceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
BUTTONS STRANGE CRIME.
The Story of His Persuading Woman to
Let Him Hang Her.

Viroqua, WIS, Letter in Chicago Inter-
OCEAN,
1t IS doubtful ii the annals OF crime
furnish a parallel to the murder that has
just been committed in this vicinity.
Last Tuesday Mary Jones was found
hanging In her house near this city. al
first 1t was thought 10 be u case or sui
eide, but the appearance OF things In the
house, the manner in which the rope
was tied and number Of circumstances
connected with the case led the Coro-
n9r's Jury to tho belief that there mad
been foul play, ana they returned
verdict that the woman came 10 he'
death at the hands OF parties unknown.
Sheriff A. SilDaugh was strongly or the
opinion that IL was murder, and not SUI
eide. Letters found among the dead
woman's effects showed that an intimacy
had existed between her and Sainue'
Buxton, u married man, In that VICINITY
Sufficient evidence was found 10 warrant
the arrest OF Buxton. ana he was loussi
In jail Saturday evening. Inc sheiii
laborod with the prisoner until AFTER l.
O'Clock Saturday night, and !inaIy CD
tanned q confession.
Buxton admitted that he obtained con-
troll oil Ine woman ~ making her beiieVe
that he possessed powers OF witchcralt,
and also through promises that he wouiu
marry her as soon as he got RID OF ms
wife. He made the woman believe that II
she should hang herself until she was
apparently dead the spirit would produce
the same effect OH his wife, with the ex-
ception that 1t would kill mis- wife, while
il would have practically no effect on his
victim. As she was anxious to have Mrs.
Buxton dead, so that they could be mar
ried, she readily consented 10 This means
Of killing Mrs. Buxton.
Three weeks ago. Buxton said, he called
at the house Of the Jones woman Tor the
purpose OF carrying out this plan. a rope
was tied to the rafter and around the
woman's neck. Then his heart failed him
and he let her down and left the house.
He returned again Sunday afternoon and
told the woman that when she was
hanged 1t almost killed his wife, and that
II they would try il again and he would
let her hang longer IL would be sure to
Kill his wife. The woman consented to
the trial.
They went up stairs. The rope was
fastened around the rafter and then
around the woman's neck while she stood
on a chair. Then he pushed her OF the
chair and held her down until she died.
He then took what money he found in
the dead woman's pocketbook and left the
house.
Early this morning. fearing mob vio-
lence. Sheriff Silbaugh took Buxton to
Sparta. Circuit Court was In session.
Buxton was arraigned. pleaded guilty to
the charge OF murder. and was at once
sentenced to prison for life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
A singular Experiment.
n awIsiOn (Me.) Journal)


v,Anobscot county doctor some time
q 10 bsd strange experience Ia though
sssn.f.rence, or something of the KIND.
IA. mad been visiting patient III flsvn-
!hei t,au eo,,nty. and was returning In the
tarInsss when his horse stumbled ana
es,i fortunately the doctor Was not
thrown out. and the only thing broken ,Ssnd was as
ono '' nno,,n,,e his Journey. As he drove
a. 40 y, ~ hsa door ne was surprised 10 see his
VIE who met him with question, "f99
did meet With an accident, d, ia s,y yS.ih
nc v.ht.h xvaa not wholly dispelled as
r %sn, s. %niGs that she had e bed
and 10 sleep. but had suddenly found ads hsr,
self in sitting pes,srs, terrible w,ia hsd hap,
nensa 10 her husband. Being unable 70
shake Il of. she had arisen and waited
for his return. On g e9m ags aseldent and
that Of her strange awakening were aoen-
ticai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
PARTED NEARLY FORTY YEARS.
Meeting of Twin brothers in San Fran
cisco Hotel.

Two old men met in the dining-room OF
the Cosmopolitan Hotel. says the San
Francisco Call. They had gone to the
hotel the night before about the same
time. and registered the names Of Henry
and William Mclaughlin. respectively.
Henry was from Dallas. Tex. while the
other was simply from abroad"
MIR. Fahey. the host. took pleasure in
introducing them at the table, and In
cldentally remarked that as they Were Of
the same name they should know each
other.
The twain Joined In conversation. and
IN a moment or so the people who were
discussing the menu were almost para
lyxed by seeing two big men rise up
and clasp each other as II In mortal COM
lat.
When one of them. however, ex-
claimed: "Isill Mclaughlin. my brother!
peace was restored.
Henry told the story or tho happy
meeting and their long separation.
.sVA ora twins." he said born In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Rural Wondcrinent.

II Is one Of the almost inexpicable mys-
teres OF modern life that. while thousands
OF men In the great cities of America are
either going idle or dragging out a pre-
necessary help on their farms. Why maD
would rather face periodical idleness and
starvation In the city or manufacturing
centres in preference TO steady employ
ment on the farm, and. at least. COM
Portable existence. Is a question that re-
qulles serious attention.; for If the ten
dency Of the people to abandon farm and
rural life and DRIFT into the cities AMI
towns CONTINUES at the ratio which IL has
prevailed for some ten or fifteen years
past. it Will be - most unfortunate thing
for our country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
bicycles. BICYCLE REPAIRING.

N. LEONARD. 9os east Main street.
trends that he has just opened up q
large shop at above address, with an
expert repairer. Wheels built to order.
keep a full line OF SUNDRIES and
FITTINGS. NICKEL PLATING AND
ENAMELILN0. All wheel repairs fully
sna ST n LEONARD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
RuthIessly Shot Down.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. November IA
special from Wagner s. c.. TO the News
and Courier, says: Professor II. .. Gun,
bingham. principal OF the High SchooI
here. was ruthlessly shot down ON tne
streets this morning while quietly pro-
coedIng to the school-room by hoDerl -
Cuntpr He was hit by two pistol balls
and though painfully Is not fatally shot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Far Away.


Eugene Field In the Chicago Record)
over the hills and far away,
little boy steals from his morning pay
And under the poisoning apple-tree
IL. lies and ne dreams or things 10 De,
az battles fought and Of victories won,
OF wrongs o'erthrown. and OF great deeus
or the yalor that he shall prove some
day
Over tho hills and far away
over the hills. and far away'
over the hills and far away. -,
us on for the toll the liyelong day!
But Il mattereth not 10 the soul ailafne 1,
With the love for riches and power anu
fams 49,
On, O, man! while the sun is nigh.
on 10 the certain joys that lie
Wonder where blazcth the noon or cay
over the hills and far away
Over the hills. and FAR away!
over the hills and far away,
An old man fingers at close or DAY;
Now that his journey Is almost done,
His battles fought. and his victories woh'
The old-time honesty and truth
The trustfulness and the friends or YOUTH
Home and mother-where are they1
over the hills and far away
over the years, and far away!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
DEATHS.

BERGHEIMER.-D nj so6 north
Twenty-second street. November 9Th. at
9SP. NJ, PHILIP BERGHElMER
Funeral from st. Johns German Luthe-
ran church THURSDAY at II A. M. All
invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
A yarv Ouiet Election.

SCOTLAND NECK. n. c., November
7-(Speciai.)--T election passed on here
very quietly yesterday. No disturbance
and everything done peaceably. The
most quiet election In twenty years. The
Democratic ticket IL elected by a good
majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
WHAT THE MINERS BUY.
queer things Kept In the General store In
ia. E.ts Kegiops

the Coke Regions.
livery merchant Is guided more or less
We purchase OF his supplies by tho
,'"'ee.'r o. his customers. but. according
'ir New York Sun. the men who run
general stores in the coke regions
!. Is'ntyiyania have more peculiar ideas
meet than Is tho lot OF the average
'Aeeper These stores are ell con-
/. ''a by the owners OF tho mines. and
- alleged that some OF them force
n, men 10 buy from them exclusively.
d., ptohts OF these stores are un-
aiy large. although the prices AZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
THE II. T. MILLER SHIRT CO.,

L Dos EAST MAIN STREET OLD STAND.
II. II. MILLER. JAMES DOVE,
Manager. Proprietor.
Having secured the patterns, machinery
etc, OF the late firm OF ". r. Miller G
Brother. and with increased facilities,
are now thoroughly equipped 10 manu-
facture SHIRTS, DRAWERS. and all
kinds OF GENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR
to order. and measure a speciality. Thu
patronage OF the late firm and that Of
the public Is most respectfully solicited.
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
no SGT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Kindly Consolation.
(ChicagO TribuneD

II sometimes fear" said the worrying
woman. that my poor husband was
buried alive"
You shouldn't let that bother you"
said the well-meaning friend. with the
best intent. "lie is dead enough by this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Rhiladelnhla Record.O

Teacher: What is the meaning or the
phrase. adding insult to injury"
the garden 10 cut u switch for you TO
Whip me with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

There wouldn't be 80 many Largest
etocks''-"best values''-and "lowest
prices" II everybody had to give
proof Of what they prInted.--But.
as II IL. you'll have to let your
good Judgment discriminate between
penny-a-line Dragging and actual
conditions that Justify the claim OF
ieadership.-Twoul DO just as
sensible for US to say that we've
got ten times the stock OF Boys
Clothes OF any other house in town.
when four Is the fact-as It is for
others to make the claims they
do.-They haven't the store-room
nor the business necessity to war
rant them.-Oh, well. you know
what's what.-You know what
satisfaction you've always found
here--and all the side-show antics
won't draw you away from where
the effort to please Is sober,
earnest, sincere. all-the-tlme con-
sideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Suggestions for Fsacy Work.
QIarpers Bazar.l

a sofa-cushion that u sufficiently deco
ratIve to receive applause from the most
fastidious u made Of orangs-red art
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
We proclaim II!


we have the highest grades OF mer-
chandIse the world produces-and no house
in America does-or can name lower prices
than we do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

The Cripple's Recompense.

Chicago Inter-Ocean)
Mamma: Don't you feel very sorry Tor
the poor little boy who has lost his foot
and mas TO 20 on crutches?
Freddie: Sorryl Why, good gracious
he hasn't got but one shoe 10 black!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

DR.. Robert Davis OF Evergreen" APP
pomattox county, died on Tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
DIssoLUTlONs q CO-PARTNERsuiP,.
YNHE FIRM OF ii. r. MILLER &c
Il BKOTuFRs

Is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
Polk Miller and a. w. Miller Withdrawing
from the firm.
The business will he continued by II.
7. Miller and James Dove.
All bills due the Old concern must bs
paid at once. All holding claims against
the partnership will please present them
at the old stand, No. 306 east Main street,
Richmond, Va.
IT. r. MILLER.
POLK MILLER
a. w. MILLER.
Richmond, Va, November 7. 1881
no SGT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
LOST. sTRAYEp. AND FOUND.

7 OST, WEDNESDAY AF.SrSyrx4
IL TERNOON. near Fourth and Cali 81
nal streets, q RUsSIA-LEAIHERl -
POCkErBOOk, containing visiting cards. some
dated November eth, for els, PAYABLE % bea :.
er. All persons are warned against trading rr
this check, a. pay tnent has been stopped. ~.
ward paid II lett 81 DIsPAtcu ONCE. Z. %.
PRICE. nos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

FOR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
BURIED At ARLINGTON.
Ben. Worrell Followed to His Last
Rest by Mnny Erieuda

The funeral services of the late Mr. Ben
jamin F. Worrell took place yesterday af-
ternoon at the family residence, 1000 +
street. There was a large attendance of the
friends of the unfortunate man, among
whom he was very popular and there were
many employees of the Treasury Department
who knew Major Worrell when he was
chief OF division in that department The
floral tributes were unusually numerous
and beautiful. The members of John A.
Rawlns Post, No. 1, Department of the
Potomac G. A. r., turned out in a body,
under the leadership of Seth w. Tuley the
commander, to pay the last tribute to their
departed friend and comrade.
Chaplain II. S. Stevens of the Department
of the Potomac conducted the services.
At the house he spoke feelingly of the
many virtues of the decess ed. At the close
OF the services the members of Rawlins
Post, with uncovered heads, formed two
lines from the door to the hearse, through
which the casket was borne. The pail
bearers were NJ. E. Urell. John NJ. Kehoe,
Newton Ferrel, John j. BeardSley, Thomas
King and Cluskey Cromwell A long line of
carriages followed the hearse to Arlington,
where the interment took place. with q. A.
r. services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
Height of FOOlishness.

Seven colored women and one man were
In a house in NOlan's alley southwest last
night Mrs Tay Tor Is the occupant of the
house. and her guests were indulging in
some loud talk and were using obscene
language. so Officer Hayden alleges. and in
Judge Kimballs court this morning he
complained against Martha Taylor Julia
Stewart and Mari Bruce.
The door was open when / passed the
house last night said the policeman, land
i heard these women using filthy language"
I'VE wasn't using no bad language" said
one of the women. We was only taking
riddles Salie asked what was the height
OF foolishnsSs. and when she said eating
soup with Eeedle' everybody laughed"
Have these women been locked up all
night Judge Kimball asked.
Yes, SIR was the answer.
They were released on their personal
eond:.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
DOCTORS AND DENTISTS.
Those Who Received Diplomas From
the National University.


Flowers and music joy and smiles were
prominent features in attendance st Metz
croft Hall last evening, when fourteen hith-
erto students officially entered professional
careers. The young ladies and gentlemen
composed the graduating classes in medicine
and dentistry of National University, and
the hall was crowded with persons interest
ed In those who had earned their sheep
skins. The friends of the college were also
pleased to hear from DIR. Ober, in his ad-
dress to the graduates. that the faculty has
under consideration plans for the erection
OF new college building for the exclusive
use of the medical and dental departments
OF the university.
Purple and white. the college colors. in the
form of a floral scroll, hung above the stage,
as did the figures LOT" inclosed in a dia-
mond-shaped device of blue and white.
Palms, ferns, roses and geraniums in pro-
mlscuous array encircled the platform.
The Exercises.
The chancellor of the university, Judge
Arthur Macarthur, presided, and Rev. Isaac
w. Canter opened the exercises with prayer.
Prof. George c. Ober, in his address. dwelt
on the duties of young physicians. COM
mented upon the hospital accommodations
and clinical instruction facilities in this city.
and maintained that the age of prejudice
mad been succeeded by the age of intelli-
gence. and referred to the fact that women
are admitted to the National Medical School
on the same qualifications as men. In clos
ing, Dr. ODER spoke of the pleasant rela-
lions that had existed between the gradu-
atlng classes and the faculty.
Prof. Thomas Wilson of the Smithsonian
institution, professor of prehistoric anthro-
poiogy. then called the names of the gradu-
ates, and amid applause they were each
presented with a diploma.
The Graduates.
the new doctors and dentists are:
Graduates In medicine-W Alexander
Bevard, Henry Ripley Groce, S. Marie Groce.
Louisa Hartman. John A. McAfee, John l..
Reid. Frederick o. Roman.
Graduates In dentistry-Barney Babcock.
Ransom L. Cation. William Crawford Can
non, Frederick F. DAILY, John A. McAfee,
Edwin Waterbury.
model valedictory was delivered by Mr.
j, Edwin Waterbury, who spoke mainly
ABOUT the progress in medical science and
seem to insist on advancement. both phvsj-
cal ana mental This ended the exercises
proper, and then the graduates held an in
FORMAL reception to their friends in the
a sr Popular selections by an orches-
ira at intervals during the evening added
much to the pleasure of the affair
The Comm ittees
the committees having charge of the oc-
easion were as follows: Executive, Freder-
lex F. DAILY. chairman; w. A. Bevard, q. b.
Reeves. w. c. Cannon, ]. L. Reid, j. A.
McAfee; finance Harry Jerome Allen chair
man; Henry r. Groce, Grafton D. Bailey.
Walter +. Schricker, p. T. Kirwan; invita-
ton, Barney Babcock. chairman; Albert e.
Mcconnell, l.. +. Davis, w. Given Suter,
J. Vernon Priddy; decoration, Alfred r.
Penniman, chairman; Ella NJ S. Marble,
Eugenia Reyburn, William w. Hodges, w.
a Ian
reception. Frank d. Magnus, chairman. with
undergraduates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
Approved system of Sewerage.

At a meeting of the committee on sewer
age Of the board of trade last evening the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That after careful examina-
ton OF the system of sewerage as proposed
by the commission of engineers appointed
by the President the committee on sewerage
or the Washington board of trade is hearth
ly in favor Of the plan as proposed and does
most earnestly urge that prompt action be
taken by Congress TO carry out the sI:g-
gestions contained therein, so that the CITY
can have the advantages of 4 more perfect
system of sewerage"
The members of the committee are
Messrs. Albert II. Read chairman: .usti1
p. Brown. Allison Nailor, jr., VIM d. BALD
win. John G. Slater. Henry a Griswold
Theodore ~ Harding. Lorin NJ. Saunders
and Anderson Z. Lacey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
COrcOran School Award.

The Corcoran gold medal. which marks
the greatest progress made in the year by
any student of the COrcoran Art School
will be awarded next Tuesday by the COM
mittee appointed to pass judgment on the
work done by the young artists. The COM
petition is expected to be unusually spirited
this year. The committee consists of three
Of the best known artists from New York
Mr.. }. Carroll Deckwith, Mr.. VIM NJ Chase
and Mr. L. NJ. Ward. They will make their
decision at the art school, and will later
lunch with Mr.. Andrews at his handsome
home on 18th street near Scott circle The
public award will be made in the afternoon
in the presence of the students of the school
and their friends and relatives