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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
SfnrX of a EeNnlNcr.

A correspondent OF the phna l,r''l
Times al NavasOta. Texas, says. q ~
with a singular history. equaliiug .,s
from the Arabian Nights was reo.t.i
few days ago by Mrs. Olivia Nr.Et
the widow Of Colonel Wright % wealthy
farmer OF this county. who dlll e8
months ago. This gift was "a r......r
bearing this inscription: TO C..0nr. g.
NJ. Wright from his conrad in Prm.
Nelson Haymakcr. 1862" and Oh. -f o.
OF this relic is that in the fan - '2 o. N..
worn by Colonel Wright when lhe Dl..
federates attacked Donaldson. la
IL may be remembered tnat forty ..
fifty Texans in the dark ran into ,...
de-sac, from which The only egress % ..
overlooked and menacel ~ the F.d.r
artillery. and on the Texans attempH,
to get out again. they were opened ..
by the guns. which drove them back !n',
the trap. They then tried % seal, OIL
fortifications. but these rose nfirel .r
twenty feet and Were topped ry tr..r.
who could lean over ana Gre ur.1 fI.
enemy without exposing themsciyes Th.
Confederates accepted the inevitable anI
surrendered.
Before doing so they throw an their
side arms over into the AlissI-slyri O.
keep from having 20 give them 1870 BOP thel-
captors. Among these was tAe Colonel.
revolver. Some time later th, Federal
gunboats lying out In the river heard .t
this casting away Of revolvsrs $50
We're always AT "A premium. ard thr ....
diers. having nothing better to
amused themselves by fishing over
sides Of the vessels for the pistols ..
several were brought up this way
Here the Coloners revolver was l..,
sight OF for nearly a year. until tho lrfI.
OF Mansfield. La. when lieutenant .n ta
Indiana regiment was killed. ana d..
cousin. who CHANGED 10 be near him. -.
cured his revolver and sent IL. With .1r..
other relies. to the dead soldiers nIt
She kept IL until recently when st.
saw a notice In a southern ueH paper of
Colonel Wrlghts death. and. making la-
oulries found that the deceased gentle
man had been IN Louisiana al tho Same
time as her husband. though on opposite
sides. and. thinking q "A graceful tnng
to do, returned the weapon Go the willow
Mr.. Haymaker. who lives in De- Wit
county. has seen the revolver. ami at ono.
identified IL a. the ore be- presented p.
his comrade nearly thirty-hye years alo.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
PLEASED WITH THE VISIT.
The Impression the Governor and Others
Made on Nermonter.

A recent issue OF the Burlington Vt)
Free Press gives an account OF the
visit of Colonel and Mrs. John c. Stearns
Of Bradford; General Harry Heth, Of
Washington, ID. C., and General I. S.
Peck, OF Burlington. to Richmond. and
the lines occupied by the Union and Con-
federate armies I'm the fall of 1864 and
winter and early tpring OF 1865. After de-
scribing a drive 60 the points OF interest
about Richmond. the article says:
In the evening General Charles J.
Anderson, Adjutant-General OF Virginia.
called upon the party, and all went to
the Executive Mansion 10 pay their re-
spects to Governor Charles Il. O'Ferrall,
of Virginia. and his charming wife. Du-
ring the conversation, the Governor asked
about the First Vermont Cavalry, and
gave good report OF their fighting quail
ties. concerning which he could give a
personal account, for as a private In
Ashby's Confederate cavalry i'm the early
spring of 1862, at the fight at Mount jack
son bridge. in the Shenandoah Valley, he
had crossed sabres' with them. As
one of the callers had been a private in
the cavalry regiment, and was present in
the engagement referred to- the visit was
most interesting to all. The Governor
showed the party through the old Man
sion. Later in the evening the gentlemen
were the guests Of Adjutant-General An
derson at the Westmoreland Club and OF
which General Heth was the first presi-
dent Here they met Colonel Charles L.
Williams. leading lawyer and capitalist
of Richmond; Mr.. y. Bowditch Clapp. and
Captain Frank w. Chamberlayne, all OF
whom were in the war, Colonel Williams
serving upon the STATS of Generals
Pickett and ID. X. Jones. The battles of
the war from both sides were fought over
again, and in most friendly way. until
quite early in the morning, when the
Union men retired much pleased at the
treatment received.
The courteous attention shown the Wis
itors by the Governor Of Virginia and the
Richmond people was truly appreciated
and will long be remembered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
BRITISH REGISTRATION BILL.
Morley Moves Its Reading-it L. hesd-
Tory Ftlibustering.

Tory filibustering.
LONDON. April BIN the HOUSE Vi
Commons to-day. Mr.. John Morley moVeu
the reading of the registration DILL Inc
measure provides for half-ycariy regis
tratIon. with a three-montns resi'e"ee
qualification. and that all elections shai,
take place on the same day, ihs,eau y,
spreading over several weeks as 70 nv"
the custom. Mr.. Morley stated thae 'ne
government attached the highest iinpor-
tance TO the provision that all pollings
shall be done on the same day. eAcep'Ion'
being made only in universities. IL pos-
sible, the elections should always 'ahe
place on Saturday.
Mr.. Morley said the first registration
would go into effect in January anu .ne
second In July. The reduction Oh 'ne
time of the residence quallhcauoIl y,
three months would enable nearly "",v"
male householders to be placed OH 'ne
register, who are now deDarIeu %,
voting. There was no attempt III 'he p,''
he said, To carry out to the Iuil eA.oh.
the one-man, one-vote prlnciple' H'en
a modified approach TO such propoSa,
by formula Of one-man one vote would
involve a redistribution of seats Con
sentative cheers and cries OF ireiahu
and breaking up on a large scaie Vi
electoral boundaries The bill certainly
limited plural voting.
The bill was read the first time.
When Mr. Morley was about 10 rise
TO Introduce the bill. Frederick G. Rasch
Conservative moved to adjourn the
House in order To discuss the failure OF
the government to provide relief for the
existing agricultural suffering. he nlade
a long speech on the distressed condltioh
Of the British farmer. and other Con
servatives followed in a similar stralh'
To the intense delight OF the opposition'
who greatly enjoyed the success OF their
parliamentary trick. A sudden check was
put upon their merriment, however, by
the Speaker, who sharply censured the
Opposition for introducing irrelevant dis
cusslon, and closed the debate. MT.
Raschs motion was lost by vote OF
onS 10 Leg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
IMPORTANT TO SHIPPERS.
Decision of Judge Hughes I'm u pemurrago
Case.


A decision of some importance TO ship
pers was recently rendered by Judge
Hughes In the United States District
Court in the admiralty suit Of McKeen,
master and owner OF the schooner Wei
come Il. Beebee. against the Old Do
minion Iron and Nail-Works Company.
The schooner Welcome Il. Beebee ar
rived at the port OF Richmond on the
morning Of the 18th Of August with about
l33 tons OF iron-ore. consigned to the
old Dominion Iron and Naii-Norks COM
pany. The bill of lading required the
cargo to be landed at the Richmond ana
Danvile railroad docks. When the
schooner arrived the master reported
promptly to the dock-master at the Rich
mond and Danvi.le docks, and also To
the company. but other vessels being at
the wharf, he was Informed that the
cargo could not be discharged, and that
he must wait his turn. For the delay
occasioned by this state Of affairs the
master brought suit against the COM
pany, claiming demurrage for the deten-'
ton OF his vessel at the rate of so per
day for five days.
The opinion says: 1T was usual for
their turns in coming 10 their berths
to be unloaded. but there is no proof that
the usage obtains at other wharves OF
the port. There is 10 proof that the
usage Is the general custom of the port
OF Richmond. A custom or usage OF this
character must be general. and OF such
publicity that the entire public within the
range OF knowledge on the subject must
be presumed to have cOgnizanCe Of 1t.
To render a custom of merchants obl-
gatory, IL must have been Of sufficiently
long continuance TO be universally known
10 merchants and shipmasters, who are
connected with the. trade. and be- certain.
reasonable, and uniform In it's character.
None Of these attributes attach to the
usage OF waiting for "miller's turn"
claimed to prevail at the Richmond and
Danville docks at Richmond, and not
even that usage prevails In the port at
large. 1t follows that this usage cannot
be enforced upon ships from other ports.
and that for any delay beyond a reason
able time for docking or discharg,ng
ship. she Il entitled to damages in the
nature of demurrage."
THE libel calls for damages for five
DAYS at the rate Of six cents per ton
on 500 tons Of carrying capacity OF the
delayed ship. One OF these days is 10 be
allowed the consignees. under the GUS
tom Of the port. for making ready 10
receive the cargo. This leaves four days
for the demurrage due. 4 decree may be
taken in favor of the libellant for 500
interest and costs.
William Flegenheimer. ESD represented
the master of the schooner Welcome Y.
Reebee: u. ]. Barton, ESQ. the Old Do
minion Iron and Nail Works Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
THE PHlLoLocIANs PUBLIC DEBATE.
Import of Negro SC hools Discussed-De.
CARNATIONS and Music.

There was classic atmosphere about
the halls of Richmond College last eve
ming. as the noble and fair of Richmond
filed In to see and hear the representa-
tiyos of the Phlologian Literary Society.
Rev. James Nelson, ID. D., Of the Wo-
mans College, invoked Divine blessing.
The president of the society. Mr.. Il. 7.
Marsh, made n brief and humorous adj
dress of welcome. and introduced Mr.. j.
T.. Childross TO read "a Great Change,
or the Works of the Third Party" The
audience was kept I'm an uproar of laugh
ter during his excellent reading.
Mr. $. p. De Vault detained with fine
effect How Ruby Played"
Mr. G. +. Lewis came forth to open
the debate for the affirmative. and In
most eloquent terms spoke TO the ques-
ton
Resolved That the support of negro
schools should be derived only from
negro taxation
The speech of this gentleman did credit
TO himself and his society. He was fol-
lowed by Mr. n. j. Allen. as first mega
tive whose forcible style was very effec-
tive
The affirmative made a second appear
ance on the field in the person OF Mr.
NJ. j. Hoover. whose arguments had
telling effect in the effort of the affirma-
tive TO regain its ground. Mr. j. h.
Hixson closed the debate for the negative
in a capital speech
Delightful music. consisting mostly OF
new selections, was discoursed 10y the
College Mandolin Club.
The Joint oratorical contest Of the two
societies of the college will be held in
the chapel next Friday evening, the 10Th
Instant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
cResToN CLARKE AS sHYLocK,
His Company Gives = Finished Production
of d" Merchant of Venice.


'"Thc Merchant Of Venice" justified its
Inclusion in Mr.. Creston Clarke's roper
toire, in which II IL obvious. from the
enthusiasm II evoked last night at the
Academy, fl will hold place Of honor.
Shylock is one OF the important and ira
ditional characters that every tragedian
must play and persists In playing. IL Is
extremely difficult and picturesque, yet
its beauty lies in the speeches and never
In the sentiment of the scenes. MIR.
Clarkes Characterization Is the artist-
cally finished piece OF work he had taught
US 10 expect.
His portrait of Shyl)ck IS capt.
tally proportioned, such eloquent restraint
such a flame OF fury. such an agony OF
despair and through 1t all vein OF
pathos. to all OF which the stage Is TOO
often now a stranger. Miss Marina Fora
made n graceful Portia, and spoke her
lines well. Russ Whytle played the part
of Bassanio with genuine romantic fer
yor. and with a freedom from self-con-
seriousness that was very pleasing. The
Antonio of Mr. Nroom was thoroughly
capable performance.
'Romeo and Juliet" will be given at the
matinee to-day, and tonight "Richelieu
will be presented.
Manager Jules Grau announces that ne
brings with him this season the strongest
ana best-singing company ever under his
management That this Is so has been
testified by the papers wherever the COM
pany has appeared. and il is safe to pre-
diet that next week will furnish some OF
the most delightful music We have beard
this season. The rcDert )rs n a most az
tractlve one, and popular prices will pre-
vial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
JUROR SENT TO JAIL.
Ne "HuNc" THE JURY AND WANTED
THE DEFENDANT TO SEE" HIM.
Judge psui's Prompt Action-A brakeman
Crushed to Death Between Cars-mr'
Irvins's Strange Death.

DANyILLE. VA. April is.-(SpeclaL)-
lake Matthews (colored), juror. mas
been sent to jail by Judge John Paul. OF
the United States Court. for ten days
Matthew'S was on the jury that tried W.
n Tucker. OF Halifax. for reusins stamps,
Yesterday morning about . O'Clock the
Juror told n friend OF fuckers that he
rMatthewsy was hanging the jury aho
that Tucker had better see MIN petore
10 O'Clock. Tucker failed to call on the
Juror. and when court met, and the jury
came I'm. IL was reported that the jury
could not agree, and were discharged
from further consideration OF the case.
II was ascertained that eleven stood Tor
acauittal and one for conviction. Later
I'm the day the matter was reported 10
the Judge. who had the delinquent juror
brought before him. He scored Matthew's
from head 10 foot. and wound him up
by ordering him to jail.
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
c. f. Carter brakeman on the Rich
mond and Danvlle. was killed TINS morn
ing I'm the yard at Neapolis. He was a
native Of Salisbury, n. C.. - years OF
age. and unmarried. The remains were
taken to Salisbury to-day for interment.
The body was badly mashed, the right
arm being cut Off just above the elbow,
the chest and the skull crushed An
inquest was held this afternoon, at which
IL was developed that the man was Killed
by a moving train, he having attempted
TO board H. and fell between the cars.
u. S. Cruise and George Z. Connaway,
of Patrick. were tried In the United
States Court to-day for violating revenue
laws. and found guilty and sentenced to
iail and fined, the former 800. the latter
500.
DEAD IN BED.
Danville was shocked this morning over
the fact that William Irvine, Jr., promi-
nent tobacconist and popular young man
OF this city. had been found dead in
bed In his room. on High street.
Deceased had been unwell for about Il
week. He was much better yesterday. and
expected to be out to-day. When Mr..
Jrvine's servant went to his room this
morning. he found the latter lying In a
natural position, but dead. The doctor
thinks he had been dead at least eight
hours Deceased was born near Sutherlin
Halifax county, November 3. 1851, and
was the son Of Captain John H. and
Bette Hoge Irvine. He was "A Mason and
member of the Tobacco Board of Trade
The remains were taken to Milton, N
c., where his father and mother now re-
side accompanied by delegation OF Ma
sons and tobacco men. and VIII be III
TERED tomorrow afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14

DON won, Adams second. SHENANDOAH
Maid third. Time, lis.
Second rnce--half q mile-Imp. ores"
won, st. crolx second. Rosamond tn'ru'
Time, 5Sis. =.
Third race-sellng. nine slxteentns OIL
n mlle-King Stock won, the D'su'M ~
second, Bennett Young third. Time, l"o.
Fourth race-scIl'ng. three quarters Oh
mile-Harry Saith and Willie l.. ran u
dead heat, rarquln third. Time, i'ssFs.
In the run-off Harry Smith won.
Fifth race--selling, seven furlongs-nins
Crab won. sewanes second, Colonel Clay
third. Time. i:5il.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April L.
Weather clear and pleasant; track fast.
First race-scant six furlongs, maidens-
Installator won. Sidney second, hosahe
third. Time. 1:i4h.
Second race-half mile. 2-year-oios'
seIling-Casser won, Venus second. SILVER
third. Time. 80.
Third race-scant six furlongs, seihns-
Draw Scott won. Condo second, BUTTONS
third. Time. Il3ia.
Fourth race-one mile. handicap
year-olds-Booson won, Artist second De-
bracey third. Time, 1:4Sh.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Red hght
won, Banjo second. st. Croix third. Iiihe'
s02
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
FEARFUL TRUCKERS.
THEY ARE APPReHENsIvE OF FUR
Their DAMAGE TO CROPS.
Norfolk prohibitionists Prspaftng for .
vigorous Csmpsigi-- isousf "ss-
thor ON AIbemarle Sound.

NORFOLK, VA. April 1a-sSpeciaL) J
The weather continues cool here, ana tne
truckers are apprehensive OF severe
frost tonight. II the frost does come
thew saw the remainder OF the strawberry
crop will go.
The Prohibitionists have made all ar
ranrements TO open vigorous municipal
campaign here on Monday, the ~'u ~
slant. and speakers will be brought from
all parts of this State and otfer STATES,
Including Rev. Sam Small. The coiorei
prohlbitionists are also organizing III
nearly every ward for the approaching
LAID TO REST,
Tho funeral of Captain Nathaniel
Cutchin took place from the residence OF
the family In Portsmouth this afternoon,
and was attended by the City Council In
bodv and the members OF the various
orders TO which the deceased belonged.
Captain Cutchin had been all his life
engaged in the oyster-catching business,
and accumulated considerable whalth.
The toughest weather for two years Is
reported On Albemarle sound on. Wednes-
day night, anu All softS VI odiiii6 anu
steam craft had to make harbof rapidly.
The funeral of Mr.. Peter Smith, who
was killed at the navy-yard yesterday,
took place this afternoon from the resi-
dsnce OF the family in this city.
In the case OF +. L. Hargrav@ against
tire city railway for 5000 damages for
a broken limb the jury failed TO agree.
Norfolk received 1,727 bales Of cotton
yesterday against 49, bales last year.
The cold snap has helped the oyster
packers somewhat.
The 18th of May has been ffed upon
as "Memorial-day" in Berkley, ind Colo
mel George A. Martin selected as orator.
F,vie Johnson Is suing the city for 5000
damages for injuries received Ivy being
thrown from vehicle against street
obstruction.
The new Republican paper. the National
Republican, made its appearance here to-
1aU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14

the camp were instructed to use their
best efforts 10 induce General John y.
Gordon 20 deliver MS addrcss on the
Last Days OF the Coincidence at B'r-
minqham during the session Of the Con-
vention OF United Confederate Veterans.
On motion OF Colonel Pollard commit
tee Of i've were appointed to procure the
use Of the tabernacle and secure the SER
vices OF the Moody choir and such other
musical talent as can be procured for the
purpose of holding a musicale for the
benefit OF the sufferers by reason Of the
recent fire IN Petersburg, " In their judy
mont II Is possible 20 do so.
The Commander appointed the following
committee: Colonel Thomas p. Pollard.
Frank w. Cunningham. Polk Miller. ID.
Smith BEDFORD. and David A. Brown,
Jr.
Commander Spence urged all the mem
bers OF the camp TO be present at the
Home next Wednesday night, April 18th.
and TO bring their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14

believe that you have enjoyed our parade.
that you appreciate our efforts IN mtlr.
tanning n regiment well discipline as.
always ready 10 serve you. We neci y..-
assistance now, and we feel assured y..
will respond to the appeal " the fae.i.
tive Committee IN charge Of tho tazs,-
soon to be held. We believe you w.I ...
US your aid. and that soon our orsa1i4..
ton will have the honor 70 parlI. r
gray as an evidence OF your esteem ar..
friendship"
The appeal which accompanies this lr'.
ter has already been printed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-14
Turf Tersifcation.

MEMPHIS, TENN. April 13.-The
books got Memphis's money again at
Montgomery Park to-day. Weather clear
and warm; attendance large.
First race-sell.ng. purse 1900 six fur
longs-Meddler e 20 - won, Freddie l.. T..
second. Freedom third. Time. 1:ls "a
Second race-selling, purse $780, four fur
longs-Bizzari (6 10 u won. Fertile Sc
cond, Lillian &. third. Time, 10 l-2.
Third race--Mineoll stakes. for 3-year-
Gle FLIES, $1,000 added. value to winner,
81. 235, one mile Orindl coupled with Zu-
leika GO to u won, Zlleil, second, J.abe lie
third. Time. lb IL.
Fourth race-selling. purse 500, seven
furlongs-Wightman (even) won, Joe
Murphy second. Salvation third. Time,
l:29 "a.
Fifth race-purse 500, one mile-Jim Lee
a TO u won, L,Lharonc second, Rhett
Goode third. Time. 1:i3 "a.
Sixth race-seliiny. purse 800, six fur
longs-Harry u Us to u won. Carrie X.
second, Matte Howard third. Time,
1IS 1-2.
MADISON. ILL.,, April 13-Weather,
clear: track fast, AM attendance large.
In the fourth race, Jockey Johnnie Smith,
while riding Post Boy. was crowded on
the first turn after the judges stand.
First race-hve and half furlongs-
Bushranger won, Too High second. Head
long third. Time. IA 1-2.
Second race-selIing. six furlongs-Bee-
ton won. San Bias second. Jennie s. third
Time. IN.
Third race-selfing. five furlongs-Post
won. Florence Shanks second. Mamie II.
third. Time. los IL.
Fourth race-selling. six furlongs-J. b.
Freed won. Little Nell second. Character
third. Time. In IA.
Fifth race-selling. five furlongs--Jersey
won, A. o. II. second, Sligo third. Time,
los
Sixth race--selling, six and one half fur
longs-Renie won. Henry jenkins second.
Can't Tell third. Time. Ia l-2. Oliver
Twist left at the post.
CHICAGO. ILL.,. April liking Stock
and King Crab were the winning favorites
at Roby. The other events went 70 out
siders.
First race -ssiling. slx furiongD-Aban.