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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
WILLIAMSBURG.
General and Personal Notes of
Interest.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, September IL
(Special.)-A lnrge quantity Of machinery
has recently arrived from the North for
the Kings mill syndicate for boring Ar
tes,an wells In the different sections
OF their large plantation. II is the in
tention of this company to expend a large
sum of money on Improvements this fall
and In the early spring.
Mr.. Willie Moncure, Second son of DR..
James ID. Moncure. superintendent OF the
Eastern State Hospital left last eve
ming to attend school at the buckingham
Academy.
Mrs. william G. Jones returned this
evening from a delightful visit TO Mrs. r.
NJ. Smith on Littlejohn Island, Me.
Messrs. g. =. Bass. from the GreenbrIer
White Sulphur; Albert S. Mayo. of Rich
uond: Rev. w. w. Wood, with Mrs.
Wood, from Modest Town, are guests OF
Mr.. John b. Spencer
Mr.. J. f. Page, from Opellka. Fla, Is
here to visit the tombs of his ancestors.
the Page family, who are buried In Bru-
ton Episcopal churchyard. and to whom a
handsome memorial was put in the south
window of Brutou church.
Mr.. william Cloves, connected with the
Chesapeake and Ohio. with headquarters
at Richmond. mas u week Oh, NliNh He
is spending at his old home here, cunning
and fishing
Mrs. Lizzie Harrison, with her little
granddaughter, Miss Nora Macon, leave
the first of the coming week for n visit
10 Mr.. and Mrs Edmund Ruflin. Of Ham
over.
Miss Susan G. webb left last evening
for stanton 20 attend the Virginia Fe-
male Institute. Miss Webb is n great
favorlte here, and will be sadly missed
from the society OF the town during the
approaching winter.
Mr.. Delphos Price. from Elkton, Nd,
who came down TO be with his wife du-
ring her last illness. LETT for his home
| last evening. taking with him his little
son, Benjamin.
Mr.. Robert r. Armistead. our Superin-
tendent Of Public Schools, has just re-
turned from quite a lengthy stay in
Hampton.
Mr.. Robert Montague Charles. recen,
graduate of William and Mary, leaves du-
ring the week to take charge OF the
Atlantic High School, at Atlantic, Acco-
mac county.
Mr.. Wilson II. Gilbert. OF Philadelphia,
who has been spending n portion OF the
heated term at Cappahosic. on the York
has returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

try hard to show ND the largest numbes
Of men. The company IS certainly one
of the best-drilled organizations in the
State. and Is made up OF sturdy, happy
young fellows who are always ready for
duty, or to have bit OF fun.
Company B-the Walker Light Guard
captain sfrrank Cunningham's company
IS going to try for 100 per cent, ana those
folly singing youngsters generally get
what they start for. They VIII &C the
last company to be Inspected.
COMPANY C-Guard OK the Common
wealth-the company that there was some
talk Of disbanding short time since.
will show every man on her roii' u naio
work counts for anything Captalh
Shackelford. hts leutenants' hon-cohn'ls-
stoned officers. and In fact his men arc
leaving nothing undone that VIII assist
them 10 get In the 100 per cent class.
The company Is composed OF some OF
Richmonds brightest young men. ana
will no doubt. become one OF the Strons
est ORGANIZATIONS In the State. There is
a great deal OF new life In old c. and
the old men are hustlers and soldiers.
Company D-Old Dominion Guaru-is
another company that Will no DOUBT
make a good showing. The men are
working right hard, and when the IN
spector's report Is announced Is sale
W bdt tudl va
Sys. IL not 100
Company E-Governor's Guard--is COM
posed of class OF soldiers who STICK
TO each other, and who generally make
an excellent showing, every thing con-
sidered. Many OF the men are some
times kept at their respective places OK
business until late, and consequently are
tardy at drills, but on inspection-nisht
all are going TO do their best towards
getting In line on time.
Company T. have no company name.
but they have been called The Hust-
lers." and that name suits them to the
letter. The proposed Atlanta trip was
talked OF and worked up in Captain
Mills's company long before the regi-
menttook up the scheme. The men have
been making weekly deposits on the
amount required. and II Is an assured
fact that 1.-THE Hustlers" will go TO the
big southern show, whether the regiment
does or not. They say they ere going to
make 100 per cent. at inspection. and
many believe they VIII.
Company G-Manchester Grays. the
baby OF the regiment-wlll no doubt
make an excellent percentage. The boys
are not very we'll known on this side
OF tine river. but a weeks encampment
| or a turn of duty with the regiment
would soon make them known to the
| jolly Richmond crowd.
The Hospital Corps-Major Kuyks
J pets-will have every man in limo. The
doctors" are popular men with their
comrades and with military people.
| The band and drum CORDS Will no
doubt, show up well. The latter organi-
cation has lost some OF its3 best men re-
Gently but Is still a very good corps.
The large driil-hall IS not large enough
TO be used by the entire command al
inspection, and that is the reason the
| inspection will be by company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
business and Collections Improving.

The Snow-Church Company's weekly re-
view of trade says: All signs point TO
sure revival OF activity in the leading
merchandise markets. The owners OF capt.
tai, who were too much alarmed i'm
mediately after the crisis to risk their
money anywhere, are regaining confidence.
and are taking advantage OF the low
prices in merchandise, building material,
and labor to inaugurate new enterprises.
Richmond jobbers and manufacturers
report business as being about on par
with the past few weeks, and think but
for the excessive warm weather during
the week trade would have shown more
activity, and dealers would have been
enabled to have decided on fall purchases,
but, as It IL there has been tendency
TO hold of for a while.
Collections for the past week are re-
ported as being better than for some
time past, and reports from attorneys
show n steady increase In this line, with
indications more favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
THE PAGE TRIAL.
Postponed UntfI the October Term
Bcrryvillc Notes.

RERRYVILLE, VA, September IL
(special 1.-THE trial Of William Il. Page.
the alleged forger. which was 10 have
taken Mace at the September term or
the CORPORATION Court, OF the city OF
winchester. has been postponed until the
october term of said court. III VIII re
remembered that the main deience put
in nv Page In the case against him
tried here wac that he was affected
with paresis. though the jury In bringing
In their verdict of not guilty did not take
that plea into consideration
The annual election for corporation
officers took place on Thursday. Mr.
blackburn Smith, a prominent young at
torney. was elected Mayor without OPP
ncsition. Mayor Conrad Kownslar. the
Incumbent, having declined 10 serve any
longer in that capacity. Doras II. Jones
was elected Recorder. and Messrs. IL.
w. Baker, p ]. AfIlock, James l.. Rus
SELL and l.. V. Stole councilmen. All OF
those elected, with the exception of the
vavor are the present incumbents.
A meeting of the Board Of County
Supervisors was held at the courthouse
on Thursday. at which meeting an order
was passed allowing an ONCE TO the
commemorative Attorney at the expense
NJ the county, and q room in the court
house will be fitted up for that purpose.
THE DROUGHT.
The drought which has prevailed In the
county for several weeks continues un-
hroken. save for few light rains. which
have hardly been sufficient 10 lay the
dust The farmers are very much ex-
arc,aed about their fail seeding. as the
ground Il too dry TO permit theseed to
snront. Many Of the smaller streams
ara entirely dry. and others very low.
aistern. are empty, and the fall pastures
are 30 short that some OF the farmers
nave had 10 commence feeding their live
Cholera has broken out among the hogs
,r The neighborhood. and great many
~ them have died from that disease.
ACCIDENTS.
Mr. John NJ. Russell. while at work
,r erecting the new public school building
- struck by falling piece Of timber
srd rad his arm badly injured.
Mr. 5. W. Lloyd was kicked BY horse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
CHAIRMAN j. TAYIOR ELLYsON.

CHAIRMAN J. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
the week. The correspondence is already
heavy. and many letters and circulars
have been sent out looking 70 thorough
ctsaniZation and securing reliable reports
as TO the political situation in all parts
OF the state. Chairman Ellyson has been
working along these lines in a quiet way
for several weeks, and his correspond
ence IS Of an encouraging character.
The State Democratic Committee VIII
hold its first and. perhaps. only meeting
q the campaign at the Exchange Hotel
next Thursday night. The Executive Com
ulttoe will meet with the central body,
as IS usually the case. and the members
% Congress and other prominent Demo-
Gratis have been invited to be present. 1he
Indications are that the attendance VIII
le very large. Reports will be heard from
all sections Of the State, and the gene
raj plan for conducting the campaign
Will be outlined. The committee VIII hardly
undertake 10 define the party's position
on the currency. or any other question
The policy 10 be pursued with reference
10 public speaking WILL in all probaoiii-
e. he agreed upon The chances are that
there will be comparatively little cam
ia.gn oratory, other than that arranged
fer by the local managers.
THE PARTY MANAGERS.
The State Committee. which is the con-
trolling body in the management Of party
affairs. is composed Of FIVE members from
each u the congressional districts. There
Is a vacancy In The Third District delega-
ton, and one in the Eighth. The follow
irr well-known Democrats constitute this
important body:
First Dstrict-Lloyd r. Smith Chair
mani. Heathsville; Robert McCandlish.
Salu-a. q. b. Jones. King and Queen
Courthouse; r. Il. Merchant, Fredericks-
burg. H. J.. Ailworth. Eastville.
aecont Dlstr!ct-Joseph r. DIXIE Chair
nam. Portsmouth; Il. Thompson, Jr..
Portsmouth: c. Fenton Day Smithfeld;
george Booker. Fortress Monroe; DR.. j.
/ Bryant. Franklin.
Imrd Distrlct-George Wayne Ander-
tou chairman, Richmond; Il. L. c. Scott.
ashland. simon Solomon. Richmond; j.
j. oDcl New Kent Courthouse.
Fourth Dietr!ct-Sidney j. Epes. Black
stone; +. c. Nenable. Petersburg; Il.
Iurnbull. Lawrenceville; G. i. Smith, Re-
iot3lh; \. " organ, Lunenburg Court
house
ruin Dlstrct-James L. Tredway, Chat
nam; r. S Martin. Stuart: Il. n.
Hatcher HalCstord: Il. g. Jackson. In
dependence; =. p. Watson. Martinsville.
sixth DistFlct--A. II. burroughs. Lynch
burg W. 4. Glasgow. Jr Roanoke city:
Grahom Clayton. Bedford City; 7. w.
scott brakes Branch; X. W. Watkins.
Halifax Courthouse
seventh Dlst~ict-T. A. Smoot. Luray:
Thomas s Martin. Scottsy!le: Marshall
mccormick. BerryVille; Il. L. Byrd. Win
chester, Wlnghcld L.Esett, Harrisonburg.
t.shth Dstrict-LeCrard Marbury.
Alexandria: @. S. p. Triplett jefferson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
The GOSPEL Wagon.

The success Of Rev. George F. Williams.
assisted by a few earnest Christian CO.
workers. In carrying the Gospel to those
who rarely embrace the opportunity OF
hearing the Word OF God. has induced
them to purchase and fit out Gospel
wagon, which viii enable them to greatly
increase their work and reach many more
souls struggling under the burden Of sin.
The wagon has side platform from
which to speak. and room inside for
an organ and a choir OF twelve singers.
This novel method attracts good audi
ences, and wherever the work has been
thus prosecuted 1t has been greatly bless
ed. The singing Of bright Gospel songs
by devoted Christian people reaches the
ear OF many who would not otherwise
hear the Gospel invitation and touches
their hearts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
Meeting in Louisville.

Next Tuesday Judge James c. Lamb
and Mr.. Thomas c. Rufiln, who were elect
ed by the local council OF the Brother
hood Of 81. Andrew to represent that
body at the brotherhood convention 10
be held in Louisville this week. will
leave for that city. Elaborate
preparations have been made by Ken
tucky's metropolis for the entertainment
of the delegates 10 this religious body. and
all who go are assured a pleasant time.
The convention will be assembled on
Wednesday the 18th, and continue until
the 18th inclusive. The detailed programme
of the event was printed In last Sunday 5
Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
WILL ALL TRY TO DE PRESENT.
First Regiment Preparing Tor the
uu.ucction To-sforrow Night.

Tomorrow night the happy muske-
teers OF the First Regiment VIII be In
spected. and the recruits Of that orsani-
zatlon mustered into service by the
Assistant Inspector. General, Colonel 10
lane Stern. The boys have been work
ing hard for the past two weeks getting
eyery thing in shape for the event. and
several OF the companies claim they VIII
have every man present. AT inspection
time soldiers are always moro busy than
ar any time during tho year. Everything
has 10 be overhauled. reports made cut.
ard inventories OF stores taken. uniforms
ard equipments cleaned. and everything
around the Armory must be In APPLE
pie order I.
The inspection will! commence about s
o'clock and will be by company. The
hand and drum corps will muster with
Company d an the hospital corps with
company @. The law does not authorize
the Organization OF the musical corps OF
the medical department. and to draw
the allowance from the State. per man.
the details are inspected VITA some one
OF the companies. -.
Company A-ths Richmond Grays-wili
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STANTON.
The Impression Made hy the su-
prcme Court of Appeals.

prcme Court of Appeals.
sTAUNToN. VA. September 2l.-(spe-
c,al)-The new Supreme Court Of APP
meals Of Virginia. for The ni.t time since
It's election last winter, Is. as you know,
sitting In Stanton. 1t is splondid-look-
ing body of men, and is winning golden
oninions from ell sorts and conditions Of
men. regardless of party. on account OF
It's elegant personnel Like the hand
some girl In the opera, vhe lawyers find
that Judges Keith. Rely. Buchanan. Har-
rlson. and Cardwell are pretty TO
walk with, witty to talk with. and plea
SAINT. too. to think on mot only has
this august court evidences 81 .high men
tally, but they axe big FELIX'S, by any
method OF computation.
Again. this court evidently has taken
to heart the Proverb, THE fear of the
Lord Is the beginning OF wisdom as
all are churchmen. Judges buchanan
and Cardvell are Presbyterians, wnlie
the Episcopal Church has majority or
the court, in the persons of Judges Keith,
Rely, and Harrison.
THE ROAD PROBLEM.
The Board Of Supervisors OK Augusta.
ever alert to the good-roads problem,
has elected the following delegates to
the Good Roads Convention. 10 be held
In Richmond in October-viz.: Hon. ABB
soIom Coiner c. II. Coyner, y. IL.
Van PeIt. William a. Burnett, a. A.
sproul. Samuel Farrer, and ID. Newton
Wilson. No better body Of men could
be found to sit on such questions as VIII
be likely TO arise before the convention.
/, is said that active preliminary work
is about TO begin towards the building
of an electric railroad from Basic City
20 Bridgewater.
SMOOTH TRAVELLING.
The +. F. V. Chesapeake and Ohio
train, NO. 4, has just made splendid
exhibit of the smoothness and complete
ness OF the Chesapeake and Ohio passen-
ger service. Some days ago a passenger
placed a glass filled with water on car
window-sil without spilling. The water
was carried from Alierson TO White Sui
phur Springs.
MIR. Severn L. Ker. Of Pittsburg, Pa,
il here visiting his father. Mr.. Heber
Xer.
DIR. Hampton II. Wayt, who graduated
last session in medicine at the University
az Virginia, is this session taking the
law course at the Washington and Lee
University.
Miss Lucy G. Kinney has accepted u
position as teacher in ST. Paul. MINI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
THE FIGHT WELL ON.
yirtIpla Lawmakers 10 Be Elected SIX
Weeks from Next Tuesday.
oouu,rrrrs MEET ON THURSDAY.
VIII Discuss the situation nm" "'
IN, Plans-Somc of the No'""'e
Changes In Mcmbership-'Ae''
s,a,c Chnirmnn and Secretary.

,,. legislative campaign In virginia IL
Iii under way. and people are
,.tine an interest in polities 'h'oueNo''
the entire state 49,, or.,,a
~ election. which is for the entire
,,-,s. Of 100 members. and FOR one haii
-. Senate. the latter being perpetuai
=, occurs six weeks from next tues
l,y These win be weeks Of hard work
-, the part Of both candidates ana party
,,,,oe.rs. and Of increasing interest on
,be part Of tho voters
The contest this year Is between the
,..-..ocra,ic Marty and the common enc
my handed together under the guise OF
-, eI.ctionists. and embracing Repub-
,.o,,s Populsts and others. whose chic,
.f,, * TO overthrow the Democracy.
rho friendly fight within party ranks
has been in progress for several weeks.
and the Democrats have made nomina-
Tons IN perhaps half Of the counties
The Richmond primary. which takes on
,,,cl,i interest by reason OF the vot;
e., Ia taken on the question Of amending
tho city charter, will be held October Sth'
Giving the five gentlemen 10 be nominated
,,e, four weeks In which TO fight the
Common enemy, should he decide to enter
the field. The honest-electionists' nave
made but few nominations as yet. some
~, or three men have been put UP Tor
The Senate. and, perhaps, a dozen for the
House.
STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET.
chairman Ellyson had State Democratic
bcsdquartere opened last Monday at the
northwest corner of Main and Tenth
streets. and Colonel John Bell Bigger.
The CAPABLE secretary. and his two sons,
who are assisting him in the discharge
OF his duties. have not been idle during
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

There was q light docket at the Police
Court yesterday. The most conspicuous
cases were those In which Lindsey Mayo
charged with being . suspicious chsrac-
ter was sent TO jail Cor thirty days In
default of finding 3 surety IA the sum
OF 500.
William Henry Byrd and Eddie Jack.
son (coloreD were sent on to the grand
fury charged with burglariously entering
the premises OF l.. w. Ford & Bro. end
stealing thsrefrom lot Of paint brushes
The case OF Ell Stevens. charged with
assauiting Thomas Pinkhorn with rock
was continued until September 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

MONTERREY. HIGHLAND COUNTY.
VA. September A.-(Special.)-colonel ID.
v. Ruckinan. the well-known cattle
broker Of stanton. and Miss Lizzie
Eaele, of Doe Hin. this county. were
married on the 18th instant.
Colonel Ruckman was for long time
a citizen of Highland, residing near Mill
Gap. and has for many years been Me
heading cattle buyer OF the county.
The bride Is a daughter OF the late
Samuel C. Eagle. who was one OF the
leading businessmen Of Eastern High
land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

and had his arm broken while driving
home from Berryy.Ile on Tuesday.
Mesers Frank and Hugh Mccormick
left on Tuesday for the University OF
Virginia, where they will pursue their
studies during the coming year
Church-Hill Seminary. Miss Kate s.
NELL principal. opened with the usual
good enrolment Of scholars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Charles J.. Denoon TO Alex.
N Toul:nson. q feet on east side Sixth
street between Clay and Leigh. Aoco.
Margaret A. Kirby 10 Anna c. Glass.
poiicies Of insurance on life OF Thomas
G. Kirby. $500
7 r. page and wife TO John F. Rag
land GO feet on Randolph street. north
west corner Chafiin. $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
SON. OF the American Revolution

There will be a meeting OF the Sons OF
the American Revolution. at the Virginia
Historical Society building on Monday
night at O'clock. AS this rs the first
meeting OF the season and business OF
Importance is to be transacted. it is
hoped that there win be full attendance
OF members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
The "wednesday club.

A meeting Of the Executive Committee
Of this club Will be held at the rarlor or
the Young Mems Christian Association
building tomorrow evening. The regular
rehearsals Of the club will be resumed
a I the Young Mems Christian Association
hall on Tuesdays. beginning October LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
SECRETARY J. BELL BIGGER.

SECRETARY J. BELL BIGGER.
tor c. p. Janney. Leesburg: W. T.. Bibb.
Louisa Courthouse.
Ninth District-W. S. Hamilton. BrlstOi'
:, Z. Aaynor. Eis Stone Gap; 2. I.
weaver, iearisburg; 4. a. Lynch, Ta1e'
WI Courthouse; y. r. Buchanan. Ma
l'hlh District-Edward Echols. Staun'
NJ ". ". McAlster. Warm Springs;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September
.. L(speciai.}-captain Kuhiksn. OF the
German ship Heinrich. which - mere
loading slaves for Geestemunc. died sud.
denly this Afternoon Of heart disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

Co,onel John Bell Bigger, the arabic
and ef,clent secretary Of the State Com
rnittee was born OF Democratic parehldSe
In the city OF Richmond on the day before
,ha orst inauguration of President An
dew Jackson. He has been staunch
Democrat ever since he first saw the lisAt
OF day. and his zeal In the cause VIII
only cease when his fieeting breath sha4l
stop He is gentleman or most pieaS'"s
address, and has had long eNpe' ieise
In legislative matters. He has been con-
nsr.sd with the office of Clerk OF the
IIouse Of Delegates for nearly forty years
and often recalls the spirited debate pc
tween John Il. Floyd and Muscoe Il. H.
Garnett and others in the House IN 400.
He has beer secretary TO most all Oh
the state Democratic conventions ior
many years past, and secretary OF STATE
Democratic committees and chairman
OF Richmond City Democratic COMMIT
tee. lie was secretary OF the electoral
colleges Of Virginia In 1850 ana 1917 anu
was the bearer Of their votes for Hancock
and English and Cleveland aud Hehdrlehs'
respectively. to Washington city.
He YVES secretary OF the electoral col
leges OF Virginia. In 1855 ana 1892. and MS
experience in fhe preparation or ue
forms 10 be observed on those occasions
proved Of great value TO the colleges. Al
the request OF Chairman Elyson. he
served us secretary OF the State Demo-
cratic Committee In 1894, and was untir-
Ing in his iabors. He n now acting as
secretary OF these committees. at the
headquarters. corner Tenth ard Mas.'
streets
Colonel Bigger Is very popular. he mas
travelled right much. having sailed across
the brlny deep in two we'-known war
vessels. the San Jacinto and flagship
Independence. and his description OF
4 buil-ngths In Spain and experience ~of
sen -slclness are interesting and amusing.
HIS efficiency as r public official and his
dcmeanor In all the walks OF lie are
! conmen1ab.e.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-05-02

The introduction Of wood fibre into
the manufacture Of paper, its econom-
ical production, and the attractiVeness
Of the article so produced, have com
bined to tempt the papermaker not to
make for 'all time," but for the day,
and only sufficient for the day Is the
evil thereof.
Modern methods Of book illustration
require a paper Of fine, even surface,
with the property Of semi-absorption
Of printers ink, and this latter require
ment has resulted in the very consider
able use of what is known as "Lalf-
sized" paper, 1. e., paper which has but
a small portion Of gelatlne, or other
size, on which the permanent cohesion
of the paper depends. Such paper can
not resist the Influences of alternate
variations Of temperature and humidity
to which all books are exposed and thus
ultimate decay is probable.-Notes and
Queries.