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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
MANCHESTER CONVENTION TODAY
senate and House Candidates to He
NOminnted-Other News.

Manchester will be the scene to-day OF
one of the liveliest political conventions
ever witnessed In this district. The con-
vention will nominate candidate Tor
State Senate and two for the House Of
Delegates. The meeting will be held In
Leader Hall at noon. The big night OF the
day will be between Mr. Bradley and Mr..
Parish for the senatorial nomination.
Both OF these gentlemen come with a
number OF instructed delegates, and the
friends OF both seem conhdeht. MI
Farmer is also in this race, but has not
so many delegates pledged 10 him as the
other two.
MSssrs. Wood and Davis, from Chester
field. and Messrs Wood and Word, from
Powhatan, are the candidates for the
House of Delegates. and 1T Is very likely
that both counties will get one candidate.
MRS. CLEMENTS'S FUNERAL.
The funeral of Mrs. W. c. Clements
took place yesterday morning from Clop-
ton-Street church, and was largely at
tended. The services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. w. r. Haight, and the
choir sang several sweet hymns. Inc
interment was In Maury Cemetery The
following gentlemen acted as pall-oearers
Honorary-Messrs John a. Burke, Will
liam ID. Rice, George D. Cole, and Nc
Intosh. Actlve-Messrs. Charles I. Jones,
W. b. Taylor, II. ID. Wicker, w. ID. Ioler
r. NJ Cosby, c. y. Haieht, Johnson. anu
Turner.
IN THE COURTS YESTERDAY.
The Hastings Court was in session yes
terday considering chancery matters.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
the following cases were disposed or:
James Jones and Wilson Charnell tcoi-
ored) were sent to Jail for sixty days on
the charge of stealing number OF
pigeons from Mr.. William Robertson.
Writ Hastings (colored) was assessed
81 30 and costs for being drunk and ere
ating a disturbance.
Isham Jones (coloreO was charged
with assaulting and beating his wite,
Rosa Jones. He was fined so and costs.
James Hall (colored) was fined N.59
and costs on the charge of assaultlng'
abusing. and threatening TO shoot Kate
Copeland. colored woman.
Freight train No. 46, on the Southerh
railway. was derailed at BurkeVille iues-
day night. While the train was on the
7. siding some one changed the switch,
causing the accident. No one vas hurt.
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Anderson, VINO
we're hurt in a runaway accident last sun
dav were somewhat improved yesterday.
Miss Virgie Snelings has returned from
n nleasant visit OF several weeks TO rela-
tiyes In Chesterfield.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Spider md Fly Levied On.

An attachment was levied last night on
the box-offce receipts belonging to Mr..
N. u. Leavitt. proprietor Of the Spider
and Fly" Company, by Mr.. l.. O. Wenden-
burg, representing Mr.. Moses Wise. OF
this city, who was engaged as treasurer
by Mr. Leavitt last season. The attach
ment was made for Slil.94. which Mt.
Wise claimed was due 10 him for services
rendered. Mr. Leavitt paid 800 ana =
costs, and by mutual agreement the Nl
went 10 cancel an overdraft or mar
amount -hich Mr.. Wise had permitted ?
member OF the company 10 make MT
Ieavitt said last night that on his return
from New Orleans he should enter suit
against Mr. Wise and his bondsman, Mr..
Greanor Neal, for damages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
The stnte-Printing Contracts.

The appeals OF Messrs. Naithali
the decision of the Superintendent Of Pub
lie Printing. regarding the printing con-
tracts. engaged the attention of the spe-
cial board. consisting of the Governor,
the Secretary of Commonwealth, and the
Auditor of Public Accounts, for several
hours yesterday II viii be r.memeered
that Captain O'Bannon, the Pubic Print
er. refused to award the contracts 10
The above-named bidders. who suonilte
he lowest PROPOSALS. on the grounds that
they did not have the facilities for doing
the work. Mr.. Preston Cooke appeared
before the board as the represe ntatiye
OF Captain O'Bannon, while MI. Allen -;
Collins was on hand for Walthall
Brothers. ana Mr.. II. II. Pollard for Tay-
lor & Taylor The matter was discussed
and considered at length, but no co,
cluson was reached, and the BODY VIII
hold another session
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
THE auARLEs CASE DISMISSED.
In FIXTURE Persons burning Out
hampers VIII he Fined.

For more than two hours yesterday
Justice Crutchheld was engaged In the
Police Court in hearing test case which
had been instituted by the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
against A. p. Quaries. negro black
smith. charging him with cruelty TO a
horse belonging to Mr.. Charles straus.
by burning its mouth in order to remove
a ,malformation, commonly called lam
psrs." Both sides were represented by
counsel. A good deal Of expert evidence
was introduced from veterinary surgeons,
doctors. dentists. liyerymen, horsemen.
blacksmiths. and many others. Drs.
Hoge. Jr.. Eggleston. J. b. Woods, Har-
baugh. Triton. Smedburg. and Messrs
James M. Bickerstaff. Straus, Lassiter.
and Nelson were among the Witnesses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
New Enterprises Reported.

The Committee on Business ENTERPRISES
of The Richmond Chamber Of Commerce.
which has recently taken steps to secure
reports of all new enterprises established
al Richmond or the vicinity, have just
received intelligence OF the LioiioWlng -,
for the purpose of making butter-dishes.
veneering, and other woodwork; Pant
located at Manchester. with ofhce IN
Chamber of Commerce building, Klch-
mond This company employs regularly
seyen,y-five hands. and has "a good mar
XII for all the dishes II can make.
]. c. Hagan & co. have Just invested
$1,000 In a manufacturing pant
located In Manchester, Va, with home
office at Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
EnnernI of Mrs. spence.

The funeral Of Mrs. Lulie Macf7rlane
Spence, wife Of Colonel T.. Leslie spence
took place from Grace street PresDy-
terrain church Yesterday afternoon. Reys.
hrs l. Y. Fair and George Cooper OIL
ciated. The following gentlemen acted as
pali-bearers: 49, ,,,.
Honorary-Judge II. w, Flournoy'
General a. l.. Phillips, DIR. II. q. forst-
man. Nessrs Luke Harvey. Mann ).
ouarles. Albert Blair. X. Il. Somervilie'
and John Price. , W.,
Active-Messrs. J. =. Davis, G; y. Wal
ker. ]. +. II. Jurgens, j.. l.ud. mn, =. ".
and ID. S. Mccarthy.
The interment was at Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
WALKED TO ATLANTA AND BACK.
A baltimore soldier Who Has
Trnmpcd IL Here Yesterday.

Sergeant F.. X. Zeglar, Of Company
a. Fourth Battalion, Maryland National
Guards. Of Baltimore. who has walked
from the Monumental City to Atlanta and
is now on his return trip. passed
through Richmond yesterday.
Mr. Zeiglar is one OF three soldiers
who is making this trip. He left Balti-
more September 5th. on foot. in company
with his two companions f. G: lie Count
and II q, Ferner with the understanding
that they were to make the round-trlp
walking before october LIST. The one finish
ing first was to be paid 500; the second,
$500, and the third. 500. This 500 Is now
being raised by the company, through the
medium Of a bazaar.
Mr. Zeiglar Is some distance In advance
of his comrades, and expects 10 reach
Baltimore Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26

ances. This is the tnly American circus
organization that has had continuous
and successful career OF twenty-fouS years
under the same name and management.
and has enjoyed a transpacthc tour 10
Australia.
The show Is said to be better ana
stronger than ever before In Its history,
and among the features enumerated Wy
the press agent are: Three Iarge-sze
rings, a 50-cage menagerie, Roman hip
podrome races, huge elevated stages. Aus.
tralan aviary. glsdiatorial combats. ana
a caravan OF trained animals. 49,,
The names OF the performers who VIII
appear in the numerous events are legion.
A street parade. advertised to take
place at 10 o'clock this morning. viii, IL
Is said, be OF unusually large proportions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
To Talk About Missions.

The Executive Committee of the Baptist
City Missionary Society will hold a spe
cial meeting In the mission-room OF
the Second Baptist church tonight at s
c clock, and the pastors OF all the churches
of this denomination In Richmond and
Manchester have been invited to meet
with them to talk over vital questions
touching the furtherance OF the society's
work. II is desired that there shall be
a full attendance Of both committeeman
and ministers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
INTEREST IN GOOD ROADS.
Return of Secretary AndersOn-Pre'
pnrfux for the Convention.

Secretary II. w. Anderson. OF the viz
ginia State Good-Roads Association. has
returned to the city from meetings held
under the auspices of the association al
Bedford City and, South Boston. Mr..
Anderson said that the meeting at Bed
ford City was the largest and most prac-
teal that he had ever attended III THIS
State.
The meeting a, South Boston. he said
while not as largely attended as the one
at Bedford City, clearly indicated that
a lively interest was being taken in the
question OF good roads, and disclosed the
fact that much good work was being
done In Halifax county.
The secretary is overwhelmed with
work. making preparations for the APP
preaching convention 10 be held In this
city October 10th and llth over two
hundred and fifty delegates have already
signihed their intention Of being present,
and more than fifty letters have been re-
ceived during the last week, making APP
plication for tickets to the meetings. Mr..
Anderson believes that this convention
will be the largest ever held in this coun-
try.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Two Receivers Appointed.

on behalf Of certain northern creditors
of Mr. Lee Straus. the boot, shoe, anu
rubber goods dealer who a few days ago
made an assignment temporary inJune-
ton was on yesterday sued out 10 ths
Chancery Court The Judge appolnted
Nessrs. WillOughby Newton and W. a.
Evans receivers OF the goods and pro-
narfv nsslgned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
MADE A GOOD SHOWING.
Every Man OF Troops 4 and WINS
Present at Inspection.

Colonel Charles J. Euker and his stan
OF the First Virginia Cavalry Regiment,
and Troops A and @, OF Richmond ana
Henrico. respectively. were inspected last
night by Colonel 10 Lane Stern, Assistant
Inspector-General .,,..
The troopers all showed up In iirst-ciass
condition. Troop A has thirty-six men on
man was present. and both organizations
made the maximum perc entage.
The Inspector especially complimentei
Troop A on the excellent appearance OF
hines were artlstically arranged In the
It'll hall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
A Female Physician Arrested.

Mrs. II. H. Hopkins. a female physician.
residing on Third street near th- ,lfr.,
Of Main, was arrested last might Will.
creating a disturbance In front of Cta'fs
drugstore. and carried 70 the S...ri
Police-Station. whore she was locked b,
on the charge OF being person No 4a-
sound mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
The Monumental Mission.

The co nmittee to arrange for the mis-
sion to be held at Monum ntai chufeh
from October 10Th 10 9th met In the
iecttIre-roon, last evening. and the SEES
sion was largely attended. The meetings
wii, he conducted by Dean Barrett. the
national missionary Of the Paroehial Mis-
sions Society. and Will De heid twice esSh
dav Farther particulars In regard 10 the
meetings will be announced later,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
The "Tvo Colonies" Tomorrow
NIGHT.

There has been an almost unprecedented
sale of seats for the Two Colonies,
which will BE- al the Academy tomorrow
and Saturday. The play was very warmly
received by a critical hrst-nisht aunience
on the occasion of it's first presentation
here last year. and the impression II
created has been a powerful factor in Tie
si,ccess il Will meet with THIS season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26

The annual meeting OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Land and Improvement Com
pany was held at the office or Mr. Decd
inr Axtell. in the Pace building. yester-
day. at noon, and all the officials We're
reelected. The company was reported 10
be in a favorable condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Flew Home Quickly.

The homing- pigeon OF the Washington
Homing Club that won the race ho~h
from hare last Sunday was sent back 10
Richmond. and yesterday morning libe-
rated the second time. TO make the dy
alone Quite number OF people gathered
al Eleventh and Broad, 70 see the racer
start On his tourney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
The Seminary Opens.

The session OF 1896 OF the Richmond
Fsnale Seminary began yesterday l1 In
very auspicl0us circumstances About 'n
young ladies' have matIiculated there au!
the session bids fair 10 be- o. very lr..
porous one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Lecture on stonewaI Jackson.

Mir Vending. who returns 10 me city
IN lecture al the Young Mems Christian
Association uext Monday night, under the
Auspices OF the calvary Baptist church,
Will deliver his best effort. entitled,
'.Stonewall Jackson" il Is thrilling
narrat,ve from start TO finish. and well
n ns,hrs'nd ' 10 arouse enthusiasm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
for a trip to Baltimore and Washington
to visit relatives.

for trip to Baltimore and Washington,
TO visit relatives.
Kritxer-Dvili.
Miss Mary Kritzer was married TO MI.
Charles T.. Brill at the East-End Baptist
church at $3.50 last night. The marriage
was quietly solemnized In the presence OF
a few friends and relatives OF the appy
pair. The bride was becomingly attired
In a handsome travelling dress oi hshs
material and The happy pair left Tor inc
South Immediately after the ceremony.
expecting to visit the exposition nur'hB
their travels.
stanlcy-(ls 3bOrne.
Miss Fannie May Claiborne. or PETERS
burg received on Monday a telegram an
nouncing the marriage Of her sister MISS
Esther H. Claiborne. to Mr.. Obie a. stan
ley The marriage took place IN the par
lors OF the Rev. Thomas Addison, WASH
ington. u. c.
The groom Is a popular young man OF
Richmond. and has been with the firm OF
w l.. Wood q Son for several years. The
bride was formerly resident or this city,
and the daughter Of the late David James
Claiborne, OF Chesterfield county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26

Rev. J. y. Hutson has been sick at
his home ever since last SUNDAY, SUFFERING
very greatly. Under the faithful attend
anc, OF pr. George Ross everything has
been done for his relief that skill ana
medicine could accomplish. and II Is
thought that he Will soon be able 10 pe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
GILMORE & SPOTS.

II is our purpose to be the leader n
low prices. We don't intend to permit
any of our competitors to sell the sane
quality OF goods at less prices than "a
charge. .,
our stock is all new and complete AL
embraces all the Latest Designs Of Fur
piture of every description, from jyc
Rocker to the Handsomest Parlor or
Bedroom Suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Ricbmonders in New York.

NEW YORK. September S;-tspeclal)
A. Ainslie, L. Whitlock, f1fth, AVrnne'
u y Green. Union Square; j. NJ. Four
a,,raan 81 Denis; G. G. McGilway, Inn
pnsrial. f, MIlhiser, Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26

Sells Brothers will spread their tents
at the head OF Broad street to-day, and
will give matinee and evening nerfnrm-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
Sis Will Buy
A SUIT OF SOLID OAK FURNITURE

We have number of Solid Oak Cham
Der Suits, handsomely carved, nicely
finished, that we are offering this week.
and this week only, for the above figure
sl5. No house in this city has ever Of e
fered 10 the trade such Furniture at such
q low price.
These Suits must be seen to be appre'
ciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26

PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPT ~. IS
ARRIVED
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-24
HARDWARE DEALERS.

posed to plunge into mining shares for
lack of other purely speculative oppor-
tunities.
j. f. Wiechers of New York, one of
the promoters of the Mexican Interna-
ton exposition, is here and will soon re-
turn North. He says the capital of ST.
100000 is all subscribed and plenty more
ready in case of need. The exposition
company intend erecting first-class ho-
tel on the grounds on plans made by the
late Stephen ID. Hatch of New York,
architect of the Murray Hill hotel. There
will be 300 guest rooms and all modern
conveniences. Another hotel project for
the city is also under way. The govern
ment is likely to grant privilege free for
the introduction of furniture, carpets and
table furnishings.
Manuel Iturbide, Mexico's greatest
landlord, is here from Europe. He says
emphatically Mexico requires modern ho-
tells, and he will reconstruct his hotel,
the Iturbide, introducing modern inn
provements
Several small hotels are being made
ready so as to be in time for the exposi-
ton.
1t is now proposed to have the exposi-
ton ready for formal dedication next
April, and opened to the public early in
autumn next year. 1t is probable that
all the best features of the Atlanta expo
sition will be brought here, and there
will be Midway plaisance, but without
the immoral features. There will be
Chinese and Japanese villages and exhib-
it's of the most picturesque tribes of Mex
leo in native dress and handicrafts, rep
resented. The Westinghouse company
will make an electrical exhibit on grand
scale. Krupp, the German gunmaker,
will exhibit Several American States
are asking for room. More than a hun
dred exhibitors from Illinois, Wisconsin
and Northwestern American States have
n grand success in the opinion of the pro-
moters, who are working hard in the pre-
liminary preparations.
The Americanists visited the normal
schools today, these being the favorite
educational institutions of President
Diaz, who is an enthusiast in everything
pertaining to the training of teachers.
| The closing session of the congress of
| Americanists took place this afternoon.
The queen regent of Spain has con-
| ferred on President Diaz the grand cross
order of military merit in recognition OF
the special services rendered by him to
| Spain.
The Mexican Central railway has OBJ
tanned concession for 100 kilometres of
new track westward from Guadalajara.
| The construction will soon begin.
Spaniards resident in the interior towns
are contributing literally to funds for
the aid of their government in Cuba.
The census in the federal district shows
n remarkable growth in population. New
houses everywhere are being built.
A telegram from Tepic shows the pop
ulation to be 10000, San Bias having
2O66. 1t is believed the census will show
gain of 100000 inhabitants in the en-
tire republic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-24
A BAD CASE FOR DURANT.
Testimony in Rsbuttal Skaters Vital
Statement Made by Durrant.

San Francisco, Oct. 22.-At the open
ing of the court today, the defense in
the trial of Durrant announced that it
had finished its case, and the taking of
testimony in rebuttal was at once be-
gun by the prosecution. The testimony
was the most important given during
the trial, as it conflicts with several
vital statements made by Durant while
he was on the stand.
The testimony of DR.. Hubart Graham,
for instance, is considered by many to
sweep away Durant's entire defense.
Graham, who is medical student and
an intimate friend of Durrant's told of
sensational interview that took place
between himself and the prisoner at the
county jail on April 20.
DR.. Graham was accompanied to the
prison by j. S. Cunningham, a news
paper man, who was asked by Durrant
to retire after he had been there few
minutes. Graham said that after he had
stepped aside Durrant asked him if he
would let him see his notes of DR.. Che
ney's lecture in order that he might COM
pare them with his own. Graham de-
INJURED at first, after which he said Dur
rant stated frankly TO him that he had
no notes of the lecture. He said Dur
rant told him if he had the notes of the
lecture he could easily establish an alibi
for himself, and urged him to leave the
notes with Mrs. Durrant in order that
she might bring them to him at the pris-
on. Dr. Graham said he refused the re-
quest and never afterwards visited Dur
| rant at the prison.
Graham's story was not shaken in any
particular on cross-eXamination. While
he was testifying the jurors watched
| Durrant closely, but he gave no sign to
indicate that he considered the testi-
mOny of any Importance.
Dr. Graham will be recalled tomorrow
| for further crOss-eXamination.
| Thomas Price a chemist, was called to
give expert testimony on two or three
points at issue. He was asked practical
| ly in what condition a man would be who
had breathed illuminating gas for the
| length of time Durrant said he was work
| ing over the sun burner. To illustrate
the question, which was hypothetical in
| form, blackboard drawing, made by
| Durrant was used in which Durrant was
shown lying at full length on a plank
with his head over sun burner compris
| ing "a gas Jets. through which gas was
flowing under half force. The witness
said man would be unconscious in five
minutes-the length of time Durrant
said he was engaged at work over the
burner.
Price was asked about the dark stair
on the sole of the Rev. Gibson's shoe
which was found in the pastors study il
the church. The defense made figh
against the question, but the court over
ruled the objection The witness sale
the mark was only a grease spot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-24
MANOR MENTION.

Manor, Oct. 22.-(Special.)-Th rail
road company are putting in new siding
at Manor to accommodate the increased
business. There is improvement on every
hand. Farmers generally are paying up,
and if cotton recovers to cents and up
a good fall business will yet be the re-
suit.
DIR. ID. B. Fields met with painful ac-
cident Sunday night, going to his Office
in the dark and getting a bottle OF car
holic acid i'm mistake for another medi-
cine. He is recovering nicely.
Mr. A. II. Eva, bookkeeper, for j. g..
Wheeler, had a serious accident inh WINE
turning over the buggy and throwing Mr..
Eva with such force as TO fracture rib.
He is still suffering and confined to his
bed.
John Watkins, a prominent colored
man. is reported dying tonight.
Ex-Goyernor r. b. Wheeler Is here
visiting his brother, Col. ]. G. Wheeler.
Mr.. G. +. Drake of Austin was here
today looking after his lumber interests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-24
THE WARE CASE

Fort Worth, Oct, 21.-(Special }
Frank Ware, who is charged with having
murdered Martin Black last July, assist
ed by Mrs. Black, was placed on trial in
the district court. 1t is the theory of the
prosecution that Martin Black was sys-
tematically poisoned by the two persons
indicted, with the intention of getting the
life insurance of several thousand dollars
and then marrying.
OF a venire Of 150 men four jurors were
chosen to-day and a special venire of 100
new names Is ordered for tomorrow. It
will probably be several days before a
jury can be secured.
The railway organizations of the entire
State has become interested as the mur-
dered man was railraOder, and have
raised fund and employed an able at
torney to aid the prosecution. The fight
will be hard one.