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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
Maryland and Virginia

The distinguish a Marylanders who are
IN this city as the representatives of the
Legislature and people OF that State are
here upon n mission CT great dignity and
responsibility.
They come 20 lodge 4 complaint against
agents and officers Of this Commonwealth
and 20 ask reparation for wrongs alleged
10 have been done Maryland. and par
ticular citizens OF Maryland.
Whether their claims are weli-founded
We know not: we imagine that they are
not. but that these gentlemen should be
treated with he greatest courtesy and
consideration goes without the saying
This We believe TO I've the wish and pur-
pose Of every Virginian.
The Governor viii doubtless communi-
cate In writing with our General Assem-
bly, to-day. and his recommendations VIII
nssurtcly receive immediate attention.
That Virginia Will cause an investiga-
ton 10 he made as TO the matters III
dispute and will do full Justice to cur
sister State we feel justified in promising
Moreover. We trust that this embassy
from Maryland will pave the way to
such sensible concerted action on the part
of the two States rs will henceforth do
away with any wars" and rumors Of
wars. and re-es;nblish the friendship OF
these two old Commonwealth upon
surer foundation than ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
IT NAY BE ANEW NAN
APPLICANTS FOR perERssvRc's
PosTMASTERsHIP UNEASY.
A Cleveland Mystery which the People Of
the Ceckade City Are Trying n Solve
Bishop Randolph breaches.

PETERSBURG. VA, March i-(spe-
ciai. 1.-THE question Of the appointment OF
a postmaster for Petersburg is one that
IL Just now exciting unusual interest
There are four applicants for tie posi-
ton, as has been before stated In this cor
respondence-Mr. r.. NJ. Clements. editor
Of the Evening Progress; Mr.. Hugh r.
Smith, a prominent citizen and manufac-
turer; Mr.. Freeman W. Jones. tobacco
mist, and Captain John r. Patterson. one
OF the most popular Of our townsnen.
and formerly postmaster under President
Cleveland.
Now II appears that fears OF trouble
IN the matter Of the appointment are
widely expressed--the grounds of these
fears besag that the number Of candi-
dates. and the fact that the two Sena-
tors and the Representatives In congress
from this district each endorse diner
ent man, may interfere with the appoint
ment Of either applicant and result In
the nomination of a new man.
WHY is IT?
Why President Cleveland cannot give
Petersburg good Democratic postmaster,
especially as the present Republican ofn-
cial has served far beyond his term,
is a mystery to the Democrats OF PC
tersburg. 1t may be all right but the
way in which the delay Is criticised
shows that the people OF Petersburg don't
appreciate 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Cummins. residing
on High street. to-day celebrated the Sc
cond anniversary of their marriage. A
number o. intimate friends were pres
ent to enjoy the occasion.
AN EPISCOPAL OCCASION.
Right Rev. Bishop Randolph. OF this
diocese, preached TO an immense congrega-
ton at Grace Episcopal church last night
and confirmed a class of 80 candidates.
most OF whom were young men and
women. All OF the Episcopal ministers
OF the city were present and took part
IN the services.
Twenty-three marriage licenses were Is
sued during the month Of February by
the clerk of the Hastings Court-l3 white
and 10 colored couples.
During the past month the police made
So arrests. only Of which were for felo-
nious crimes.
The union evangelistic services which
have caused such great religious feeling
In this city and resulted in great good to
the different churches. are still in pro-
gress and are attended daily and nightly
by large congregations. There rs no
abatement Of interest In these meetings,
and they will be continued indefinitely.
WANT A PRIMARY.
Interested parties are circulating petit
tons asking the City Central Democratic
Committee to authorize primary election
with a viva voce vote to choose the cam
didates for municipal offices at the May
election. 1t is not believed that the re-
quest for viva voce vote is generally
approved. but there is no doubt that a
primary will be ordered.
George White. negro who has been
wanted for trial here for nearly twelve
months on two charges OF larceny, was
arrested and jailed to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
DANGER JUST AHEAD.
Prominent Professor Speaks About Tho
Threatening Things Abroad It This
Time Of The Tear

ut Is surprising how many people arc
suffering to-day from so-calieo cous"''
colds, and influenza"
ire remark was made by a very proml-
neni professor. connected with one or tho
leading New York hospitals. Continuins'
nc ut is not these things that are trou.
bling people. but II Is an ADVANCED i9sn ni
OF our old enemy. the. grip. feopie i ~
out OF sorts, sneeze. have pans IN III, .se
muscles and bones, have no appeu.e, ,Jsr
all interest in the world, ana wo" NC.
what L. the matter II IL the sr'p' nv
Now, all such symptoms need 70 nave
prompt treatment. The attack must DC
met and repealed at once, or II ID eeI .a
TO run into something feriouo. x shoss
OF but one way to certainly avoin 'nvsSS
troubles, which are now 80 common anu ,
that is, to Immediately countersSs tnr ~
by using good, pure. strong stimulan.'
Nothing of the ordinary Kind, put sonae
thing pure and scientific. tor this gui
pose nothing has ever equailed puny
Pure Malt Whiskey, which IL acknowieusy,a :
to-day by physicians and scientinc people
to be the only pure. medicinal matt whis'
key upon the market" .r,.
The words Of the professor are tru -.
and they carry wonderfui meam ists,, y, :
many men and women who are SUFFERING
with the first symptoms OF grip, or else
grip I'm It's advanced stages. For all SUCH
people we offer a word Of advice: when
Is to take the best means 10 oVeIcom :,
these troubles. and do not permit any
dealer to swerve you from your purpose
to have that which has proven itseil "
wears of use to be the best ana purest
stimulant In the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
The Richmond and Manassas Railroad.
CROXTON. VA. March /, 1894.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
| fully endorse your position on The Ma
nassas railroad. This much-needed road
would have been built long ago. but for
the States interest in the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac. 1t is hard
for us living along the line of the pro-
posed road to understand Why the State
should cling 10 an interest that requires
her TO take 4 position directly opposed
to the development of part II her do
main ard hurtful 10 many Of h.f citi-
Zens
| have read closely the speeches made
before the committees and have failed TO
see any argument that should have a
feathers weight to prevent the granting
Of this charter The benefit to the large
population living along the line Of this
road. and, in Fact, to the State, would
by far counterbalance any loss or APP
parent loss that mignt be sustained by
the sale OF the States stock In the Rich-
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road. which stock ought TO have been
sold long ago and placed to the credit OF
the States debt.
This principle exhibited by some OF
opposing everything that doss not bene-
fit them directly is rnbecoming true
citizen. and should be discountenanced.
C. T. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
A Speculation in silver.

II Is said that Secretary carih'le has
received an offer OF Is cents an ounce
for 100000 ounces of the silver bullion
now In the Treasury. This bullion is
nine-tenths tne silver. The proposed
purchaser Is a syndicate. The silver Is
10 be paid for In lawful money" II the
syndicate covd have It's silver coined
free In the United states minta every
ounce OF II would produce much more
than q dollar. We DO not know what the
professed object or the real object Of the
syndicate IL. but we take II for granted
that II 10 money making. A good speeu-
IstioD Il in sight"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
DEATH Of Mr.. NATHAN KeTcHAm.
Mr.. PenneIrs serious Aecident-His Ke-
covery Doubtful.

covery Doubtful.
CAPE CHARLES. VA. March I-tspe-
ai.)-Mr. Nathan Ketcham, one OF the
veaithiest and most highly respected
citizens Of this county. died this morning
at his home. near this place. His re.
mains will be taken to Brooklyn. N. T..
for intermcnt
Mr.. Jesse Penneii. of Bloxom. Va. met
with q serious accident yesterday a. ne
was about 10 take the train for New
York. Mr.. Pennel was standing on the
platform In front OF the station at
Dloxom waiting for the train. which was
approaching. The engine struck bag
gage truck standing near Mr.. Pennell,
throwing It a distance OF about twenty
feet against Mr.. Pencil. breaking seve.
raj bones, sracturiny his skull. ana
" ounding him internally. Mr.. Penneil
was resting easy this morning. but his
chances for recovery are doubtful.
Messrs. l.. NJ. Taylor, Jr.; w. Reedy,
and c. II. Moses. capitalists OF washing
ton. d. c.. were In this city yesterday
looking after "Cherryston Cottage" with
a view OF improving the property prepa-
ra.ory TO the coming season.
Mr.. Virgil Downing. OF Philadelphia,
and Miss Maggie j.. Bradley. or THIS
city were married Yesterday at the resi-
dence OF the brides father. By the Rev.
George w. Bounds. The couple lett on
the north-bound train for Philadelphia
this morning.
Mr.. George d. Abdell. an aged and
highly-respected citizen OF this county
living near Bell Haven. died yesterday
leaving a. widow, two daughters. and two
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

me Senate showed much promptness
n dealing with the Manassas railroad
BILL And certainly no one can complain
thst Il left anything undons which ought
q have boSa done to test the bona fides
= tn corporasors or 70 protect me
1tatss property-lntersts in ne Frsde-
scksburs rad.
- yire1aiA succeeds IN selling out her
,-fsreut d that road upon The terms
1900 - ~ nsnate she VIII ~ -
s9fs6op1lnss>ly high price for Il. and make
: hetfcr ~ thsn sbs has ever msds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
THAT MEOpLEsoME COUNCIL.
Delegate Bendheim's Sharp Reprimand-
Against the Bond Issue.


Against the Bond Issue.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, March l.-sspe-
cial)-Delegate Bendheim comes back as
sharply at the City Council OF Alexandra
as did Senator Mushbach. In replying to
a resolution of the Council, he writes:
"If this resolution is intended to con-
troll my action in regard TO the bill In.
troduced by me- / beg TO say that II VIII
have no such effect. l would oppose the
altering or amending OF the city's charter
when, IN my judgment, 1t Is right ana
proper to pursue that course, but re-
cognize no right or power in the Council
TO dictate TO me what l should do as
member OF the Legislature. i propose to
discharge my duty as ! see II, and not
as II sees IL. Let the members OF the
Council take care OF their duties. and
will endeavor to take care OF mine. i owe
my election To the people of Alexandra
city and county. and to them alone am 1
responsible for my course"
A petition is being circulated here 10
be sent to the General Assembly In oppo-
sition to the bill which authorizes the
city OF Alexandria to issue Szo,@ IN
coupon bonds and provide for street
and sewer Improvement
A slight fire occurred here last night
at a frame building on north Henry
street, near the Washington depot. Inc
firemen did not go into service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
Granville Cox Acquitted.

CLINTwOOD. VA, March 1.--(Speclai1
County Court adjourned after being In
session for several days. Granville Con:
who was charged with the killing Oh
Doph Wright last December. was urea
at this term OF court the triai lasting
several dsys. The Jury returned YER
dict of mot guilty" Cox was indic'ed
for attempting TO kill one Elkins. of TINS
county. some time ago bv frfr'r ~H'
shots at him. but without effect Cox Is
n man OF powerful Dul.o. base - SO.
a real desperado.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
DIR. George Il. Hardy Dead.

BLACKSTONE, VA. March l.--tspe-
ciai. DIR George r. Hardy died this
morning at $50 at his residence N Bruins
wick county after protracted Illness.
pr. Hardy was In his 7sd year. and had
been until the last year or two remark
ably active man. and for many years did
a large and lucrative practice In the coun-
ties OF Lunenburg. Nottoway. and Bruins
wick. He was prominent in politics after
the war. ana was also consistent men,
Der OF the Methodist Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

There are said to be scores Of dere.
licts at present in the North Atlantic.
many OF them in the direct paths OF the
steamers plying between Great Britain
and New York. Providence Journal,
''Derelicts" is the word. There are too
many political "derelicts' in the Demo
cratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02
A serie. Of Sermons at the University.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March L.
Especial 1.-The Rev. Carter Helm Jones,
of Louisville, KY, son Of Dr. j. William
Jones. chaplain to the University OF
Virginia, began series of sermons
at the University OF Virginia last eve
ming. The exercises Ill continue all the
week and over Sunday, as the interest
may justify
Mr.. Reuben =. Dowell and Miss Martha
A. Wilkerson were married to-day at the
residence OF the brides parents. near
Stony Point This county.
Mr.. J. Yancay. Of Hillsboro'. one or
the oldest citizens Of this county. Is re-
ported TO be very i'll. He is ninety years
Of age.
The Hon. b. Johnson Barbour had the
misfortune TO fall a few days ago and
break his arm. He Is getting on very
we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

The Dispatch heartily hopes that Mr..
Wilson is not SO III as Is reported. lie
Is a man whom this country could not
afford 10 lose. We sometimes differ with
him on matters OF policy. but have never
failed to accord him praise for purity OF
character. great ability, and the courage
of his convictions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

OF any holdings 81 hers IN any work or
internal Improvement
Exactine as are the terms which the
Senate prcscribes. the corporators In the
Manassas bill are willing to accept them.
Now II remains for the House Of Dele
gates to concur In the amendments OF the
Senate. This we imagine, win not be
done without contest The opponents
OF the bill are still active against It,
and 1t behooves our friends to be active
too. Victory. however. In in sIgh. and
we have but TO move forward enerssti-
cally to be able to grasp Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

n well was cleaned out In town on
Tussday. In which 'sdpolcs. wiggletaIls.
dead chickens. Shiny mud. and water
were found.-Farmville journal.
One well such as that OF Mr.. Ginter
At tho jefferson Hotel in this city would
supply your whole town with good. pure
clear. sparkling water. HIS well is said
TO yield fifty gallons a minute, or 5000
an hour. or 1900 day, which, by the
way, Is almost q gallon daily for each Of
the men, women. ana children in Rich
pnov.i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

At a public meeting of the citizens OF
Winchester On Wednesday mig t II iel'e'
was read from Mr.. Charles broadway
Rouss. of New York, authorizing OK
Governor Holiday to draw on MIN iol
$4,000, as donation to the proposed
water-works in that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
stressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

/. -, 3 s6on ti|s was strong ana ven nsny
~ e. ~ ~. sss' ssas Wv "a n 1s' ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-02

UPTOWN OFFICE. "a EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
TILLMAN FIRM.
The Dispensary Law, He Says, Has
Como to Stay.


COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. l0.-Gov. Till
man declared in an interview Tuesday
that "eonstables will go TO work and
search all places where they have rea-
son to know that liquors are kept, and
that private residences will not be ex-
empt when they are made depots for
the storage Of whisky"
He says the town people have moth
ing TO gain and everything to lose by
their opposition TO the enforcement OF
the dispensary law. In case mayors
and the police fail TO cooperate with
the constables, the governor says, such
municipalities will receive no share of
the profits, and the Legislature will
likely institute police systems in them
under control Of the state. Trial jus
tices are threatened with decapitation
unless they do their duty, and II juries
fail TO convict change Of venue win
be tried.
The governor concluded by saying;
''The law has come to stay. and the
sooner that fact is recognized by the
whisky men and those who have op-
posed it, the better IL will be for all
concerned
No resistance will be tolerated, he
says, for he has 1000 men he can con
centrate at any point in 4s hours tC
carry out the law.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
TRAIN FIGHT.
black Men Get the Worst Of IL, and u is
said seven We're Killed.


IlAwEsyILLE. Ky, Oct. 0--As the ex-
cuision train from 0wensboro fair ar
rived at Powers station, few miles
West Of this city, Sunday ninght, ter
rible race hght occurred between thirty
drunken Negroes and few white men,
as result Of which seven Negroes are
said to have been killed. II seems
the Negroes became angered because
they were forced 10 ride In the colored
apartment. and as they neared their
home station they made rush to get
into the coach for white people. They
frightened the women and timid men,
who ran through the train. At this
Deputy U. 5. Marshal Moses Bulling-
ton, who had his family ON the train,
met the Negroes and attempted 10
quiet them. The Negroes then began
shooting as they got off the train.
Deputy Bullington and Squire Aid
ridge, both Of this city, and Marshal
Jones and Col. Jno. Patterson, of Lewis
port, and half q dozen men named
Atkins, from this county, then began
firing into the Negroes. AS the train
pulled out the Negroes shot all the win
dows out Of one coach and the white
men emptied all their guns into the
Negroes, who were punched on the
platform No one ON the train was
hurt, but Il is thought at least seven
Negroes are dead and as many more in
jured One white man on the train
used his knife. which was covered with
blood when he came in, These state.
ments are from the lips of United
States Marshal Bnllington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
IT IS CONSTITUTIONAL.
The south Carolina Supreme Court So Dee
olares the Dispensary Law.

The south Carolina Supreme Court So Dee
olares the Dispensary Law.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. 0-When Gary,
Tillmanitc, succeeded McGowin on the
supreme bench, in August, Gov. Till
man promptly proclaimed the dispcns-
airy law Of '93 in operation again The
city council of Aiken then arrested Re-
tail Dispenser George for violating the
ordinance against whisky selling. The
state carried the case 10 the supreme
court Justices Gary and Pope, Till
NANTES, sustained the constitutionality
Of the act In decision fled Monday,
Chief Justice McIver dissenting.
The effect Of tho decision will be
that Gov. Tillman win now begin an
active warfare against "blind tigers, {"
which have been flourishing without
much molestation since the act was
declared unconstitutional.
What the saloon men will do is prob
lematical They have never had any
concert Of action in fighting the laws
in the courts, but Il Is more than likely
that some kind Of a case will be got.
ten up which will finally land the
question In the supreme court Of the
United States.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
ANDREW G. CURTIN.

The Great War Governor OF Pennsy lvanla
Dead Funeral with Military Honors.
BEfLrFoNrE, Ia, Oct. s--llon. An
drew Gregg Curtin, the old war gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania, died sunday
morning at 5o'clocls. Ills death was
not only painless but calm. the last
vital spark going out after a sleep Of
twelve hours peaceful ending tothe
long. useful and even turbulent ca
reer OF this great and distinguished
man. There were no narrowing scenes
10 brcal, the mystic shadow Of sor-
row and gloom overhanging the house
hold
The final arrangements for the OBJ
scquics have not yet been completed,
and probably win not be unta late
Monday.
AT the urgent solicitation Of Gov.
Pattison, the family have consented to
funeral with military honors. Gov.
Beaver will have full chRrRe and there
win he an escort Of aregimcnt Of in
fantry, troop of cavalry and a bat
terry OF artillery with the G. A. T., UNI
der command Of the brigade com
mander Gov. Pattison viii attend
with his staif.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
A sleel. Colorod Thief.

PARKERsnuRe, W. Va, Oct 9.-Rev.
John Thomas Olive, sanctimonious
looking, clerical garbed colored man,
claiming to be from Kansas, whose
eloquence attracted large crowds and
stirred the colored people up in a re
ligious revival this past week, attempt
ed to leave Monday morning with his
valise filled with small articles stolen
from different houses where he had
been entertained. When searched, he
was wearing pair of woman's stock
ings belonging to the wife Of a pious
Negro named Brown, whose guest he
was Sunday night Mrs Browns
watch, Bible and other valuables were
also found in his grip. The police SOY
he answers the description of a mar
wanted at Cincinnati and other cities
for similar robberies
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
NOVEL ROBBERY.
A Conn Taken From tho Grave and tho
Body Reinterred In q Pine BOX.

A Conn Taken From tho Grave and tho
Body Reinterrcd In q Pine BOX.
NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 1O.--A sensational
arrest took place here Tuesday after
noon Keeper Norris, of the colored
cemetery, was locked up charged with
stealing collins out of the graves he has
charge of
A eolored woman was inferred last
Wednesday, and her relatives, having
intimation of Norris dastardly work,
got permission of the health officer to
have the grave opened. They found
the coffin gone and common box sub
stituted. Norris was at once arrested
and locked up II is not known how
many graves have been disturbed, but
an investigation will at once be made.
There is strong case against Norris,
who is in the undertaking business.
II is supposed he resold the coffins to
unsnspecting persons. He protests.in-
nocence
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12

CnIcAGo. Oct 9.-Prof- William
sloan died at his home Monday after
fast Of fifty days. Prof. Sloan, who
was prominent educator and news
paper man, had been subject for many
days to attacks of strange disease,
which, he said, compelled him TO fast.
lie had frequently gone three or four
weeks without nourishment, and his
physicians had expected his recovery
from the last attack.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-10-12
A FOOLISH ACT.
Five People Killed aud Thrne Injured by
Placing Dynamite In the Oven.

Five People Killed aud Thrne Injured by
Placing Dynamite In the Oven.
lRoSwooD. Mich, Oct. o.--John Raw
oil, miner, this evening put a half
box Of dynamite in the oven OF the
kitchen stove TO keep for use in the
morning. The family, consisting Of
seven persons, was gathered about the
stove, chatting over the events Of the
day and converting with a neighbor,
Mrs Peterson In few minutes,
without a prcmonition of danger, there
was a terrific explosion.
The following were killed: John
Ravcll. Peter Ravell, Dan Ravell,
Louise Ravcil Mrs Louise Peterson.
Injured: Baby Clarence Ravelle,
Mrs John Ravell, Thomas Ravell.
The injured are in a dangerous con-
dition, and It is not unlikely that the
family will be exterminated as a result
Of the fathers foolish move.
The house was blown 10 atoms.