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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
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Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
ATeRRIBLE TRAGEDY RECALLED.
Two Families Estranged for Long Time
Reunited by Marriage.

Reunited by "a Marriage.
On Friday night a marriage was per-
formed in this city that recalled one OF
the most distressing tragedies In the
history of Botetourt county. says Roa-
noke special to the Baltimore sun. The
parties TO this marriage were John w.
Trout and Mrs. Lavenia X. Walton, nee
Obenshain, both natives of Troutville,
village seventeen miles east Of Roanoke.
In the summer Of 1891 Houston Obenshaln,
n brother OF the bride, and Horace y.
Trout, a brother Of the groom, were each
paying close attention to Miss Alice Rich
ardson, a pretty young lady OF Trout
vile. Obenshain resided in this city, ana
at times was little wild. Learning OF
several scrapes into which he had gotten
himself, the young woman'S father OBJ
iected TO a continuance of attentions,
which had become so marked that IL was
reported the young couple were engaged.
Miss Richardson wrote Obenshain the de-
cision of her father. and charged that IL
was due to tales told him by Trout.
Obenshain, on receiving the letter. I'M
medately began preparations for wreak-
ing a terrible vengeance on Horace n.
Trout. He speedily arranged his worldly
affairs hired horse and buggy. and In
formed several friends that he was going
to Troutville to Kill Trout, Miss Richard
son, and himself. but no one paid any at
tention to these threats. Arriving at
Troutvile, he ascertained that Trout and
the young lady were at the house of
Mr.. Boyer. Thither he went, spoke plea
sanity to every one. and asked Trout TO
walk with him TO church close by.
Trout consented and when they had
nearly reached the church Obenshain
drew revolver and fired bullet into
Trout's head. His victim fell to the
ground to receive two more balls in his
body.
Obenshain stood over his victim a few
moments and calmly surveyed his work.
He started to the house where Miss Rich
ardson was, but turned, went TO the
church, where few people had assem-
bled, and told them what he had done.
and then went TO the house of Benjamin
hurry. Just as he entered the doorway
he placed the muZzle of the revolver TO
his temple. pulled the trigger, and fell TO
the floor, dead. Trout fingered for several
DAYS and died. His body was buried in
the same cemetery with Obenshains, and
close by IL. The marriage Friday night
reunites two families separated by the
tragedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
A STABLE CONSUMED.
TEN HORSES AND MULES RESCUED
FROM THE BURNING BUILDING.
Petcrsburg--rlsyers Tor the Basc- Bail
Team Have Signcd--M trimonial.

PETERSBURG. VA, March T.--(spe'
cial)--The large frame building al tho
corner OF Byrne and New streets. front
ing half o square on the latter street,
owned by Messrs. Il. w. Collier g. Co,
and occupied rs q stable for the many
teams OF the firm. was destroyed by FIRE
this afternoon between u and l o'clock.
How the fire originated Is not known. as
40 one Was In the building at the time.
The flames were first discovered Issuing
through the windows OF the second story.
whore the grain and hay were kept
There were ten horses and mules In the
stalls on the ground floor. but they were
safely rescued. \ large quantity Of grain
aad provcnacr was destroyed. The Messrs.
Collier had only about $500 insurance on
the building and feed, which will fall far
short OF covering their loss.
DEATH OF AN OLD MAN.
Nh James Gentry. native and for
many years n citizen OF Richmond. died
In this city last night: aged 60 years.
he had resided In Petersburg for nearly or
Quit. thirty years, and for some years
had been the manager Of Messrs. Wat
SON & McHlrs tobacco-factory. He was
.reatly respected by all who knew him as
ID Christian gentleman and man OF
merit His funeral viii take place from
the First Baptist church on Thursday at
a. "a. lie leaves "A widow and daughter
and has many friends and relatives In
Xxi -hmond.
BASEBALL NOTES.
rhe management OF the Petersburg
ball team has about signed with the play
,fs who VIII compose the team for the
coming season. They are Keifer. Brodie'
Leach Meyers. and Sanford. of last sea
s.n's team: and Foreman. Kelly, Brooke,
Armstrong. and Hammond, or Lyston-
with probabilities In favor OF the latter.
an of these players are expected To re-
,art Tor practice by April lst, and to be
ig good condition by the time the league
opens IT'S season In this city on the goth
a. April
n Is rumOrcd that within a month some
I've or six marriages In society circles
wul take place in this city.
SORROW TO MANY HEARTS.
The announcement OF the death of Mrs.
d hn r. May. at Ashland. brought sor-
r1w 70 many hearts In this city. The de-
e.. 4sel lady lived for many years in Pc
f.rshurg where she was widely known
and beloved. Her husband. Major John l..
MAY. and two OF his brothers, were Killed
IA battle during the late war.
The Norfolk and Western railroad du-
RINK the past few days has carried
through this city TO Norfolk for export
great quantity Of whisky. shipped
from the West.
The first thunderstorm Of the season
occurred here to-day.
Rev. Ernest Stevens of Iynchburg, is
visiting relatives and friends in this city.
The Hebrews OF this city gave bril-
liant charity ban last night at the Grays'
NrInory. for the benefit OF the Hebrew
orphan Asylum at Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
ALEXANORIAS NEXT POSTMASTER
Mr.. Meredith Insists That 1t shall BE
Mr.. Notwithstanding Left.


ALEXANDRIA. VA. March 2l.-(Spe-
cial)-A delegation Of Alexandria citizens
visited the Postmaster General yesterday
morning In behalf Of Major W. W. Her
bert. who L. a candidate for the postmas-
teiship in this city. They were Informed,
however. by Mr. Bisscn upon their re-
commencing Major Herbert. that Repre-
sentative Meredith had already recon-
mended Mr. Marshall for the position,
and that under the rule be would have
10 De appointed. so he advised them TO
zee Mr.. Meredith. They did So. but were
told by Mr. Meredith that he intended 10
insist on Mr. Marshalls appointment IT
is reported that no nomination viii be
made 90 rl the position until after the
9th ami that Mr. Marshall Will most GER
taluly be- appointed unless some charges
AGAINST his qualifications for the position
can be- made and sustained.
4 meeting OF the stockholders Of the
German Banking Company was held on
Tuesday last to wind up the affairs Of
that company. They decided to accept
the compromise for the back taxes owed
the state by paying the face value Of the
bills 500. the interest and penalties hav-
ing been RENTED. 1t Is found that after
an taxes are paid $3.50 viii sim remain
which will be divided among the stock
holders.
Mr.. Joseph NJ Davis. an old Alexandria
citizen. died at hts home. on Wolfe street.
In this city. on Tuesday morning. The
deceased was at one time a native of
Fauquier county. His funeral will take
place from his late residence, on Thurs
day next at O'Clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
THE ToANo THIEVES IN THE TOLLS.
said TO &c Norfolk Men Who Stand
"weii''-The storm Creates n Panic.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March a.
Special. THE two white men from Nor
folk-the one bricklayer, the other a
painter-who have been at work at Toano
for some time, and while there II Is
charged broke and entered the store OF
Charles II. Slater, were given hearing
here to-day by Justice II. NJ. Garrett.
from James city county. The prisoners
are charged with breaking and entering
on the night OF March 18th the store Of
II. III. Slater and stealing two bags OF
money amounting 10 about SIS. fifteen
pocket-knives, and quantity OF whis-
key ana tobacco. a number of we'll
known Norfolk men were at Toano yes
tcrlay and here to-day. and succeeded in
having one Of the prisoners bailed. with
W. II. Smith. of Norfolk. as surety. The
accused are represented by l.. st. George
Wilcox, of Newport News and the Com
monwealth will be assisted by ex-Judge
Henley. The next term OF the County
Court. when these cases will be heard.
promises to be very interesting. as II Is
reported that leading member of the
Norfolk bar will be here TO defend one
Of the men. who stands well in Norfolk,
both politically and socially. They were
sent on TO the grand jury for indictment.
The Phoenix Society. OF William and
Mary, has selected the following men for
the final exercises: President, Il. Shawen;
Essaylsts. G.. NJ. Smith and g. l.. Hep
burn; Orators \. H. G. Stephenson and
$. a. Thompson: Debaters, Robert NJ.
Charles and l.. w. Osborne; DISCLAIMERS,
Frank Chichester and Gilmore Dickinson.
a number of young men OF William and
Mary are leaving for their homes to spend
the Easter.
BIG HAII~STONES.
A severe raln-storm, accompanied with
hail. passed over here to-day about 1890
o'clock. The hail was as large as hens
eggs and some larger. and of very curl
Gus. Jagged shape. Fortunately there was
very little wind, and the storm lasted
only a few moments, or there would have
been much damage done. 1t was also
accompanied by a sharp electrical dis
play. The blinds Of our white public
schools were closed by the principal to
prevent the glass being broken. which
made the rooms very dark. This, to-
gcther with the pounding OF the nail
against the blinds and roof and the
lightning and thunder. caused almost
panic among the pupils. They were
quickly assured by the teachers that
there was no danger. and quiet was re-
stored. The school was. however. dis
missed at an earlier hour, as the pupils
seemed unfit to resume their studies in
the afternoon.
Judge George Skinner, from baltimore;
Mr.. and Mrs T.. r. Brewer. Of Springfield,
Mass, and Robert McCandlish, assistant
postmaster Of Petersburg. were here yes
terday. the latter gentleman to arrange
for the funeral of his father which took
place in Petersburg. and who died here
Sunday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
SECURITY COMPANY CHARTERED
senator Baxncs Opposed TO an Extra ses-
sion Of the Legislature.

NORFOLK, VA. March a.-(Special) -
Judge Brooke to-day granted charter
70 the Security Investment Company to
build houses and factories and 20 lend
money. The capital stock Is TO be no,
more than 100000; the real estate not TO
exceed 1000 acres.
Dr. Thomas III. Barnes, State senator
from Nansemond and other counties,
was In the city to-day. and In regard to
an extra session OF the Legislature said
h. did not see the necessity for such ac-
ton on the part or the Executive. The
rOad-law and the oyster-interest are, said
Dr. Barnes. the two most unsettled 9ues-
tons before the people. but the interests
81 neither are. in his opinion, such as 10
require an extra session OF the General
Assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
NhTFlELD.M'cOY FUED RENEWED.
Two Men Said to Have Been Murdered by
the McCoys Last Week.

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. March d.
Logan county advices received here this
morning say that the Hatfeld-McCoy
feud has been renewed.
The renewal was brought about by a
visit Of Frank Phelps. Of Kentucky, lead
or Of the Mccoy faction In the old
feud. to Peters Creek. lie heard whiie
there that Bob Hatfield. son OF old
hnse lived In the neighborhood.
Phelps was shot in the shoulder during
the former fight. and always said that
Bob did the shooting.
last week Phelps lay in ambush armed
with a winchester. and as Bob came
along he shot him dead. Nose CHRISTIAN
a member Of the Hatfield faction. at
temnied TO assist Bob. Phelps fired a
second shot, wounding Christian MORALLY.
phelps who had seven of the old Nc
GOV gang with him, escaped TO Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
Looking UP Family Records.

YORKTOWN. VA, March 1.--(special.)
Yorktown had the pleasure the past eve
ming OF a visit by the Rev. George q.
Smythe. of Macon, Georgia. the brilliant
contributor to the Christian Advocate.
He is descended from the Howards. OF
this county. and his grandfather at the
seige OF Yorktown was orderly sergeant
for Lafayette. The reverend gentleman Is
overhauling the priceless records In our
Clerks office for information In regard
TO the above family. and leaves this eve-
ming for Richmond. The weather has
changed considerable. and March In as
sorting her rights
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
ScHoOL-B BUILDING BURNED.
Six Pupils Jump from Windows and Are
Seriously Hurt.

public-school building In South Evanston,
thirteen miles north Of this city. caught
fire from some mysterious cause shortly
before noon to-day, and was completely
burned. Six OF the panIc-stricken pupils,
surrounded by smoke and fire. took the
desperate chance OF jumping from third
and fourth-story windows TO escape what
seemed TO be certain death. and were Sc
vereIy. but probably not fatally injured.
The rernair der OF the children. who re-
tanned enough composure TO listen to the
pleadings OF their teachers and the fire.
men. were marched through the thicken-
ing smoke to fresh air and safety.
The loss on the building Is $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
cREWe'S TOWN COUNCIL MEETS.
A Committee Appointed to Draft ordi
Observation-Disclosures.

CREME VA. March I.-tSpecial)-Ihe
first meeting of the Town Council was
held last night and q committee of three
consisting of DR.. w. 4. Warmer. Cap
tain f. F. Lockett, and l.. O. Badger,
was appointed to draft ordinances The
annointment of n Treasurer. Recorder,
ana police officers have not been made
An entertainment for the benefit or a
worthy cause will be given at Burkevilie
Friday night by the young ladies' Oh
the Southside Female Institute.
The ladies' OF st. Luke's Episcopal
church, at Blackstone. VIII give an enter
tainment on Easter Monday for the pene-
ut of the church.
Mr.. w. b. Corling. Of Lynchburg.
passed through here to-day, on his way
TO Dinwidde county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
MRS. MADISON DIES SUDDENLY.
Convicted of Petit Larceny In Two MIMI
tcs-Neai Dow's Anniversary.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. March d.
Especially Mrs. George Madison died yes
tcrl,y. she partook of breakfast, and
Immediately afterwards complained Of
headache and retired to her room. In
about three hours she was dead. Her
husband was In Danville at the time of
the sad death She leaves several children
T. mourn their loss Her death was due,
doubtless 10 rupture OF a blood-vessei.
l. took a jury OF the Corporation Court
yesterday about two minutes to convict
CLANCY Scott and Willie Fleming of
petit larceny
Mr.. b. G. Garth, OF Ivy, killed a hog
q few days ago that had thirty-two nails
IN its nav
a mass-meeting was held at the Church
OF the Disciples last evening under the
auspices Of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union and the Good Templars,
in celebration Of the ninotieth birthday Of
General Neal Dow.
marriage license was issued yesterday
by tie Clerk of the County Court TO
Joseph T. Shelton and Miss Mary $. Suth-
trland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
FIRST INTERCOLLEGIATE GAME
Our 'yarsItles Defeat Columbia by a Score
of q TO I.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March IL
SPECIAL THE first OF the intercollegiate
games Of baseball was played at the
University OF Virginia this afternoon
between the home team and Columbia
College Of New York. Columbia scored
one In the first inning. but in each sue
e-ivc inning We're goose-egsed, and as
a. matter Of course our 'Narsites bad a
walk-0vcr. The game. although long
one. was well played; Parker and Coomb
a. Virginia. made three-baggefs. Hicks
pitched q good. steady game.
Score, 10 ]. in favor OF Virginia.
Struck out--By Hicks, I; by Bradley. b.
Errors-C Columbia. 3: Virginia. !. Bat
tafies-Nirginia. Hicks and Marshall;
Columbia. Bradley ana Cumming
Tomorrow the Nirginias will cross hats
with Lchign
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
A Chri.tiansburg weAaing.

CHRISTIANsBURG. VA. March H.
Especial MIR. Alfred +. Tallant ana
Miss Lucy Montague. daughter OF William
MEG. Montague, one OF our most prom
inent citizens. were united IN marriage
tonight In the Episcopal church. Rev.
DIR. John McGill. the rector. 0fficiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD, March H.-Virginla
3's, new. 72Q72i5; Baltimore and Ohio.
7sa7sls; Northern Central. es, asked: Bal
timore and Ohio. Southwestern third In
comes, 20. bid; Consolidated Gas bonds,
III, asked; do. stock. g. asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
Shout the Glad Tidin6S
Our Spring stock Of
EOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHES
Is lined up for action.

If You'll take our advice
you'll try to get about the
Easter buying for the boys
and children to-day. It'll
save you from the hurry and
hustle that is sure to come on
Saturday.
And we're all ready.
Every novelty is in stock.
We're going to leave you to
sing the praises of our variety.
It'll be a mighty chorus that'll
swell and swell as the season
grows older-and you appre-
ciate fully what a vast assert.
ment it is. How complete
how perfect-how original
how exclusive-and how little
there is to pay when you buy.
Reefers--sons original creations
waists-ali the regular " Star "
and some new twinklers
Neck wear" Easter shades
Confirmation Suits Of the regulation
type.
Shoes that are a. tough as steel and a.
easy and graceful as slipper.
Hats-a whole department full Of odd
shapes that are nev.
Folks don't have to think
twice when they want to go
to headquarters. It's as ma
tural to come here for a full
and complete assortment of
Young Wears > as to go to
the dining-room for dinner.
---m--
OAKS & COMPANY
An ouly ccnplsss Osiaasss d Tovs.
MAIN AND lLRvsNTu DTDs -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, March H.-The belief that
the President will veto the seigniorage
bill. the heavy payments of assessments
by the holders OF the East Tennessee and
Richmond Terminal securities under the
modified plan OF reorganization, pur-
chases OF small amounts OF low-priced
bonds for foreign account, and a slight
shading In the rates of sterling exchange.
thus reducing the chances for old exports.
All contributed to a higher market for
stocks. The Changers were notably
strong. at one time rising Ani% per cent,
the latter in Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy. which sold up to siis. The rise In
these stocks was attributed to the cover
ing Of a long outstanding bear contract.
Among the trunk-lines. Lake Shore,
New York Central, and Michigan Central
advanced y 10 rs per cent, but later
lost part OF the improvement. The buying
OF Northern Pacific bonds for German
account led TO further rise in the pre-
ferred stock to oas. Texas Pacific securl-
ties also met with support. The common
stock got up to 81.
In the Industrials Sugar was very err
ratio. Attempts TO find out the reason
for its gyrations proved unsuccessful.
w oii sAifNi ipilB Nhut " tic VIII
cusion that its ways were past finding
out. First It advanced 2 per cent, 70
sos, then broke TO ssh; rallied to 90h.
reacted to $50, recovered to CO.'S and
closed at s9is A glance will show the
opportunities insiders have OF working the
market
Lead was firm. at 359su36 on rumors
of an early resumption of dividends.
tt q go.
showing a disposition to hold off until the
result of the conference between the con-
Germ and the American Distributing
Company is known. Chicago Gas ranged
between CAS- and 65is. and was quiet. Late
In the day the market was strengthened
by the announcement that the purchasers
of the new $9oOo.O0o government loan. at
their meeting to-day. had put themselves
on record against the seigniorage bill.
The market closed firm and AG1 per
cent. higher for the day. Rock Island,
Sugar. Atchison. and Louisville and Nash
vile declined is4Hs per cent. In the in
active stocks. Consolidated Gas rose
27s per cent; Evansville and Terre Haute,
5: Pittsburg and Western preferred, 2ls,
and Pullman, IL per cent.
Railway and miscellaneous bonds were
active ana Strong.
Sales, listed stocks, $4,000 shares; I'M
listed, J000.
Treasury balances: Coin, sl03. I59. 900; cur
rency, si6.1j1Oco
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at per cent: last
loan at |. and closing offered at l per
cent; prime mercantile paper, 3l2ftih per
cent.
Bar silver. 59H. Silver at the board
neglected.
Sterling exchange firm. with actual bust
ness In bankers bills at SiSImlGia for
sixty days, and si.SsHMiS9 for demand;
posted rates, $i.SSG Ls9ls; commercial bills,
Sl.SGa.Gls7 for sixty days, and sLSShff
4.SSla for demand.
Government bonds strong. State bonds
dull. Railroad bonds active and higher.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS From ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or THE WORLD
Prices OF Money. Bonds. Stocks Grsins
Tobacco. Cotton. ke. and the
Weather rndicnttonA

d3y telegraph TO the Dispst.h.)
- WASHINGTON. d. c., March 2l.-
CiIp Forecast for Virginia and North
w Carolina Fair weather; south.
west winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
DlcklNsoNs NEW COURTHOUSE.
u Is Let to Contract IT Last and VIII ~
Finished In Eighteen Months,

cLlNTwooD. VA. March n.--tspectaD
new courthouse Is 70 be erected here
IN the near future The job was let to
contract at this term OF the County Court.
c. y. Mays. Of fikeyilIe. KY, being the
contractor. lie took the job at $40. The
work Is 70 bs commenced In May and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22

No other house DOES-EvER DID-or EVER
WILL sell such sterling qualities at such low
prices as WE quote.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22

The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was warm and sultry with thunder
storm IN the forenoon. The sky was clear
at midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22

ABINGDON, VA. March u.--tSpecial.)
There Is no truth whatever In the report
of the discovery Of valuable opals IN this
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22

Waste no money. Buy eaIvatton o..
the only good liniment - kills III pam