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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
WILD WESTERN WAY
THE LATEST METHOD OF LYNcHINc
IN NEBRASKA.
A Defauiting Treasurer Supposed to
Have Been Hanged and Then
Thrown Into tho Niobrara.

ONEILL. NEB., January l-Barrett
Scott, the defaulting Treasurer OF Holt
county to the extent OF several thousand
dollars. Is supposed to have been hanged
by vigilants. who then weighted the body
and threw 1t into the quicksands In the
Niobrara river yesterday afternoon.
Scott, pending examination, had been
released on bail. and yesterday took a
drive. accompanied by his wife. daughter,
and niece. Miss McWhorter, several miles
east OF here in the country. They had
started 10 return home, and had gone
short distance. when a volley OF shots
was fired into their carriage from ambush
by masked men. One OF the bullets
pierced SCOTS ear and scratched his tenn
pie. Another struck a steel In Miss Nc
Whorters corset and glanced on. infiict-
ing a flesh wound and lodging In her
clothing. One horse was instantly killed
and the other mortally Injured.
WOMEN DISPOSED OF.
The yigilants then attached another pair
of horses TO the carriage and drove the
party over the prairie, finally depositinB
the women and commanding them TO 80
to a farm house a short distance away.
Scott and his driver. Henry Smith. were
then blindfoded and taken towards the
Niobrara river. where Smith was released
and told 10 go home. This Is the last seen
OF Scott, and II is supposed that ne was
treated the same as James Hill and his
son a short time ago-hanged and thrown
into the river.
Mrs. Scott her daughter. and Miss Nc
Whorter returned TO this city about i
o'clock this morning. and when the de-
tails of the affair became generally
known friends organized posse anu
started In pursuit Of the mob.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02

DERBNSHIRE.-Died. at his residence.
~ south Belvidcre street. al 425 O'Clock
y. NJ, Tuesday January l. 1873. JAMES
DEkbYsHlhE. In the $50 year Of his
age
Funeral from Pine-Strect Baptist church
THIS Wednesday, AFTERNOON at 3
o'clock Friends and acquaintance are
requested 10 attend without further no.
tee.
Huntington CIV. Va) papers Will please
copy
FRANKLIN January list. at 10
i. NJ, al tho residence II his sOn-in- law
John +. Walker. Co2 north Second street
Mr. STEPHEN ID. FRANKLIN, in IN,
9th year OF his age
lie leaves a wife and two daughters
Mrs. John r. Walker and Mrs. Georg,
W. Adkins.
Nav he rest IN peace.
Funeral will take place from Clay-Strea
Methodist Episcopal church WEDNES
BAY EVENING at 3 o'clock Friends ans
acquaintances requested To attend. Inter
ment In Shockoe Hin cemetery. by re
quest no flowers.
Baltimore papers please copy
sCHEPERs. Died at her residence
No. 5l5 north Third street. December 81
1894. al Go o'clock A. NJ. BEItNADlNA
widow Of Bernard Schepers
Funeral will take place from 81. Mary'i
Catholic church WEDNESDAY MORN
ING. at 3 o'clock. with requiem mass.
Cincinnati (O) and covin8ton ny
papers please copy. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
STARTLING REPORTS.
What the Figures Of the Board
Of Health Reveal
REGARDING MEN AND WOMEN.
Attempts to Account for tho Aisvmivs In.
cresss Of Certain Troubles
Throughout America.

The New York Board Of Health reoorta
show large increase In the number OF
deaths from kidney, liver, and urinary
diseases last week. rs well as from the
various troubles which afsilct women. II
Is possible that the weather has much to
do with this. but there Il no denying
the fact that these troubles are very
prevalent and require prompt care and at
tentton.
What there IL In the atmosphere. the
water. or the mode OF living that tends
TO weaken the kidneys and urinary organs
OF Americans. can only be conjsctured.
but the sad fact remains that, as q people.
We are vcry weak In these respects. What
man does not feel unstrung. lacking I'm
courage. apprehensive, and unable "a
cope with the duties OF NE al times,
Where Is the woman who does hot have
pains IN the back. beartng-down feelings.
depressions, and the thousand and ons
symptoms that indicate dlsordersd organs ?
All these things are natures yoarnings.
she tells you In the plalnest Language
that she needs help. and that you must
aid her or suffer the consequences.
Any one who has read and Thought
knows that there has never been but on.
discovery that will Invariably control
these troubles, and place perfect health
In their stead. Doctors and the best
thinkers all know this, and agree thai Tor
every form OF kidney. liver. bladder and
urinary difficulty, or female ailments
Warmers Safe Cure stands alone IL II
King. There are several hundred thousand
men and women in America alone, ire
| spective Of the vast army abroad. who ara
kept In perfect health and strength wholly
by Its use. There are thousands OF Others
who need its pure and powerful influence
| just as badly.
Will you. reader. b. warned by the
reports every week. examine yourself
| carefully. and, II you find any indications
OF the approach OF these serious troubles,
act In tin1e. Bear In mind that prompt
action IL certain TO result In restored
health and happiness, while delay may
mean misery all the rest Of your short
| ened life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
NORFOLK'SNEWY YEAR
OBSERVANCE AS GENERAL AND MUCH
ENJOYED As EVER.
The Raleish's Naval Ball . Great Success.
ice-President 81. John Takes
e-sonthard-Miller.

NORFOLK. January 1.-(Special)--The
New-Year holiday was observed here TO
n considerable extent to-day. The navy
ward. banks, exchanges. custom-house.
courts. etc., were closed. and about noon
all the wholesale houses suspended bush
ness. In society circles great many
ladies' received. though not to such an
extent as formerly. The day was bright
and sunny, though cold, and the coiored
military and societies turned out largely
on parade in celebrating emancipation.
day. Altogether. the HAPPY New-fear
observance was as general, ana sesineu
as much enjoyed as usual.
FOUR HUNDRED PRESENT.
The naval ball given by the crew OF the
limited States steamship Raleigh at the
Armory Hall last night was largely at
tended and a great success. The iuii
Naval Post Band rendered the music.
and over 400 were seated at the supper
tables.
Pleasant Bailey. prominent negro pom,
tican few years ago, was iounu ueuu
in his bed yesterday at his home, IN Ports-
mouth.
Vice-President Everett St. John. OF the
Seaboard Airline, assumed charge or MS
duties to-day, with his Headquarters IN
Portsmouth. He issued circular 10 an
the employees OF the system urging De-
votlon to the interests Of the line. Inc
City Council and Board Of Trade OF Ports
mouth called on him to-day.
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
watch-night services were generally
held In the churches last night. and the
new year was ushered In with salute
from the bells and steamboat whistles,
and exploding fireworks,
Mr. r. n. Southland, chief draughtsman
In the construction department OF the
navy-yard, and Mrs. Fannie B. Miller.
were united In marriage by. Rev. j. l.
Vance. at the residence of the bride on
Mariner street, last night.
During last year $50 couples were mar
ried in Norfolk. and In Norfolk county
1865 licenses were issued, the largest num-
Der In the history OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
NEW-YEAR'S-DAY RACING.
Nero Wins the Dry Monopoie Handicap
at the Crescent Civ.

NEW ORLEANS. January About
BOO people dounei their gala-day attire
and attended the races to-day. the feature
Of which was the Dry Monopole Handi-
cap. with a purse Of SO Monterey was
scratched. leaving eight starters. Wahat-
chic. the favo.ite. was backed down from
10 > 10 - 2 Imp. WoIsey was brought
from i 10 10 by a plunge. Nero was
in The possession Of few as a good
thing. but the betting was light and
closed az : 20 /. Uncle Luke was consid-
cred by some 10 have a chance, and they
backed their Judgment.
The start was very good. Marcel. Mol
lie Il, and Imp. Nolsey taking the lead.
At the quarter Clara Bauer and Uncle
Luke came % the front and Imp. Wolsey
dropped back 10 seventh. The race con-
tnued about the same into the stretch,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02

when Nero. with Cassin up, made hne
finish and won easily.
wahatchie made GOOD run. anu Uncle
Luke took third money.
bleesome, IN the second race was
thought a winning favorite.
The ive-eighths-o f-a-mile handicap was
the source OF much conjecture, ana the
knowing ones had sure thing IN Rapid
Transit. David. 3-to-i shot, however,
won handily.
Galena. the second choice In the NTH
race made fine race with Francis
pope and Twenty-Three into the stretch.
when she drew away and won easily by
two lengths.
The weather was quite cold and the
track was very heavy.
first receive and one half furlongs,
selling-Matt White d0i. Barham, TO y
won. Luke Parks second. Hacolet third.
Time. ia 3li.
second racc-three quarters OF a mile,
scliing-Gleesom 005. Penn. TO u won.
Old Dominion Sc -ond, Satinet third.
Time, 1I9 81
Third receive eighths OF a mile. ham
dlcap-David an, McCue. 3 to j. won,
Manoun second. Bird-Catcher third. Time,
% 10.
Fourth race-one mile. Dry Monopole
Handicap. purse $5oo-Nero d05. Cassin.
10 ~ won. Uncle Luke second. Wahatchie
third. Time. 1:l9 Ia.
Fifth race-one mile. seli!ng-Ga'ena nO5
4. Clayton. to u won. Twenty-Three
second. Francis Pope third. Time. l:ol.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
BRlLlIANCY IN BERLIN.
Parade of the Garrison-Address from the
Emperor.

BERLIN. January 1.-Mild weather ana
bright sunshine attracted large crowds
OF people to witness the parade OF the
Berlin garrison to-day. At noon the troops
OF the garrison marched through the
Inter den Linden, the color company ana
band hating in front Of the arsenal
where the entire staff Of officers, Including
Prince Arnulph of Bavaria, Prince George
of Saxony. and Prince Leopold OF Prussia,
were assembled to receive the Watchworu
of the day. The Emperor walked from
the castle to the arsenal and after re-
viewing the troops by companies, returned
TO the castle in the same way, crowds
cheering him as he passed.
The Emperor addressed the officers, say
ing: 1--WE stand in the face of serious
times, but as In 1870. when the princes
Of the German nation stood together IN
triumph over a foreign enemy. SO to-day
they stand together In the presence OF
their royal commander. giving SHINING
proofs Of the union Of Germanys princes
and her people. Germany will also tri-
umph over the more serious internal Zoe
which is confronting the Empire. the
army is the fundamental basis OF the
Empire for the army is the nation
armed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
ANOTHER PARADE OF SHOE-WORKERS
Two or Three Firms Call In the Aid of
the CoDciliators.

IAVERHIIL. MASS. January 1.-The
striking shoe workers held another big
street parade this afternoon. with music
and banners accompanying They marched
in procession from the headquarters, on
Washington street. TO Spaulding q
Sweets factory, and called out fifty To-
men stitchers. IT is understood that the
workmen in every factory IN town nave
voted to come out en- masse II Dcccssdry,
TO support the strike. Two or three firms
have called in the ai1 Of the Board of
Cancellation to prevent a strike in their
factories and will probably be success
full. The strikers have received dOna-
ton Of money and more is promised.
There were l.i00 people I'm the parade,
and at its close the women stitcbers. 20
IN number held mass-meeting In Gu
mer's Hall. About 125 women came out
Of Schicl< Brothers factory and Joined
the parade. There was a para lie OF Wo-
men stitchers this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
A Residence and Contents Burned.

SCOTTSVILLE. VA. January 1.-lSpe-
cial. 1.-The residence of Mr.. A. l.. Keith
Murray, near Warren. was burned on
Sunday night. The fire was discovered
about IL O'clock. and had gained such
Roadway that nothing could be saved,
and the family had to flee for safe
ty. The piano and a large mirror, were
the only things saved. Many valuable
things were burned. among them a good
many articles brought by Mr. Murray
from India. The weather was excessively
cold, and thrown out at that hour OF the
night with nothing but their night-cloth
ing made 1t very rough for Mrs. Murray
and her young children.
The building had a policy OF $500 In
the Virginia State Insurance Company
Nothing on furniture.
Mr. Murray IL n prominent man OF thi'
county, and has a brother Captain II. A
Keith Murray, living in Edinburg, Scot
land, who was in the British navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
TORTURE AND ROBBERY.
Terrible Treatment of an Old Man In an
Illinois Town.

DECATUR. ILL. January lone OF the
most atrocious robberies recorded in this
county took place week ago Sunday
evening. though the facts never came 10
light until yesterday. Just east OF the
city lives an old man named William
Fiorey. who owns eighty acres of fine
land. He has always lived by himself,
and II was generally known In the neigh
borhood that he had money.
on the night of the robbery three
masked men gained admission TO his
house on some pretcxt and overpoweTed
the old man. They demanded his money,
but he denied having any. Then they
built fire in the cooking-stoye and held
Florey's hand on top until he told them
where 10 find $500. Then. TO make him
tsll where 10 find more. they forced him
10 sit on the stove They tortured the old
man from II until o'clock, and when
they left they carried 1890. of which
s1,o2O was in gold. Old Florey was afraid
10 tell Of the affair for fear 1t would at
tract other robbers to the place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
JUDGE CLARK ENUMERATED.
Tho Charge of Unprofcsslonalism Rests
Rather on His Accusers.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, January l.
Arguments were concluded this morning
in the investigation proceedings against
Clark d Brown. Judge Lurton finished
his opinion at 1850 o'clock, in which he
completely exonerated them from all Inn
putations Of unprofessional conduct, lie
held that there was not the slightest
ground for the complaint. and intimated
strongly that the onus Of unprofessional-
ism rests on j. IL. Barr. Of Barr x McAdoo.
bondholders' attorneys, for drawing up
the Bartol petition, fully knowing the
facts Of record. The fee charged Tor
services was held to be just. and the
firm had dropped the opposing claim of
James before being engaged by the trus-
tees. The right to contest their fees
rested with the receiver. but was not
attacked. This humiliation would have
been avoided If Clark & Brown had only
fairly and distinctly stated their relation
To James's three claims In tins CORE
sDondence with the trustees New YORK
lawyers. who employed them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Meeting of tho Executive CounciI-Mc'
Bride Succeeds Gompers.

NEW YORK, January 1.-The new tx
ecutive Council of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor met to-day at the rooms OF
the federation, at No. IA Clinton street.
John Mcbride, the newly-elected president
OF the federation. who came here on sun
day from his home in Columbus, u.
called the council TO order At 1879 O'Clock
A. VI. The other members Of the council
present were T.. }. Mcclure. first VICE
president; James Dalton. second VICE
president; Rhody Kenahan. third vice
president: Thomas Elderkin, fourth vice,
president; a. McGrath. secretary. ana
John Il. Lennon. treasurer.
Ex-President Samuel Gompers was on
hand. with the books, accounts. and other
records OF the office. which will be turned
over TO President Mcbride and the new
council.
This session OF the council Is OF more
than ordinary interest and Importance.
as II Will be the last Of the meetings or
the Executive Council held here. as the
headquarters Of the Federation VIII be
removed TO indianapolis. Ind.
The proceedings were held with closed
doors The council will remain in session
several DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02

Washington tomorrow, II his daughters
condition will admit Of his 10 doing. She
IL reported as resting easily to-day.
FOR ISLANDER.
James w. Hollingsworth. who recently
failed In the grocery business. has In
stituted suit against u. l.. Mcdonald. one
of the Oldest grocers here, for $4,000 dam
ages, alleging SANDER The suit Is 10
come up at the March term OF the Supe-
rior Court.
In recognition OF the valuable services
rendered In putting out the IRE which oc-
CURED in the Dickerson building on Sun
day last the firemen were last night ten
dered an oyster supper al the Swannanoa
Hotel and were the guests OF Mrs. julia
Sluder and Miss Fannie l.. Patton, the
owners OF the Dickerson building. The
supper was very much enjoyed and ap-
preciated.
Clarence w. Murphy, former Asheville
boy. has been appointed travelling pas
| senger agent OF the Southern Pacific rail-
way, with Savannah as his headquarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
Republicans claim that seven Republi-

Republicans claim that seven .Republi-
ems out OF twelve were elected on the
face Of the returns.
In the House, which consists Of twenty
four members. the Secretary swore IN
twelve Democrats, but declined to swear
In Christy, member-elect from Dona Ana
and Grant counties. for the reason that
under Territorial law Christy was not
eligible, and the House should judge
upon his merits.
After reorganization Christy and TOUR
elected upon the face OF the returns.
left the House and held a caucus. which
resulted In the organization Of separate
House OF fifteen members. They called
on the Secretary to be sworn in. but, not
finding him. they administered the oath
to each other, and proceeded to organize
q House by electing Christy Speaker. -,
The three bodies have adjourned till
Wednesday. Measures Of compromise
are being talked Of, and a satisfactory
agreement may be reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
a CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Miss stevenson's Condition-suit for Sian
der Jnstituted-Firemen's supper.

ASHEVILI.E. y. c., January l.-(Spe-
ciol1-I.ate Yesterday afternoon a colored
woman by the name Of Mamie Mag went
to the Flower Mission 10 get some coal,
ana left her two children. aged and 3.
alone in the room. Through some UNI
known cause the room caught fire, and
me eldest child was burned 10 death
The Younger child was found standing
near the mantelpiece unframed.
A small frame dwelling on Pine street
owned by Harriet Burton (coloreU, was
burned this afternoon. The loss VIII be
a small one and Is fully Insured.
Vice President Stevenson VIII leave TOT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
Two Painful Accidents.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c.. January l.
Especial )-Yesterday. while Messrs. Ed.
Whitehead and Lamb Savage were shoot
Ing birds from a pea-sheter, Whitehead :
gun accidentally fired. putting the load
in Savage's back. Whitehead Is about
Whitehead was sent for. but there mas
come no news as 10 the result or the ac-
cident The accident occurred about eight
miles from town.
Mr. l.. Il. de Berry fell from ladder
near Dawson's and broke his arm. II Is
getting better. with good medical atten-
ton
Mr. " Bggs has bought Mr.. w: y.
which they have been running together for
several years, and has hired Mr.. Daven-
port TO attend 20 the business Of the farm.
Mr. G. w. Cay and family left yester-
day for Richmond, where they VIII make
their home in the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02

yirsinIa News Item.


New-Years-Day was observed IN Will
Hamburg by a suspension OF business
The colored people Of James City ceie.
Williamsburg.
webster. who was confined in Floyd
county jail for passing MeckfenourS
money. has been bailed out.
The colored people OF Petersburg yes
ter,iay celebrated their emancipation BY
q parade OF the colored military.
Meherrin Lodge. No. 70. !. o. Q. T.. OF
Emporie. reelected all the old officers for
the coming term on Monday night
The dwelling house owned and occupied
by NJ. w. Nichols near Powhatan Court
house was destroyed by fire Saturday
night.
At the regular meeting Of Petersburg
Royal Arch Chapter OF Masons. held
Monday night. degrees were conferred on
several candidates.
The house OF Bishop Peterkin. at Par
kersburg. w. Va, was robbed OF ~ In
cash Christmas evening wniie TIE bishop
and family were at tea.
'Tncle" Jacob Baker, OF Teyerbaugn.
walked to Warrington. a distance Of
eight miles, on Christmas-day. lie is
hale and hearty.
Mr.. Lawrence Mann. the bugler 70 the
First Regiment OF Virginia Cavalry. died
ON Saturday in Amelia county. and was
buried on Monday The old man had been
sick for long time. and was a grea'
sufferer.
The home OF Washington Jones. a we'll
to-do farmer OF Bruton District. YORK
county. was destroyed on Monday morn.
Ing bv fire. The loss sustained VIII
amount 10 several hundred dollars, with
no insurance.
The real estate OF the Richmond and
Danyille Railroad Company, on the 70,
tomac river side, near the virginia cnl
OF the Long bridge. was sold AT auction
on Monday and bought by the Southern
Railroad Company.
Two new companles-the George W.
Knox Express Company and the COLUMBIA
Storage Warehouse Company-have or
ganized In Alexandria under charters
granted them recently In the Corporation
Court by Judge Norton.
The annual banquet OF the Monday
Club. the well-known literary ana socia
club of Luray, was held Monday night AZ
the Iuray Female Institute, and was
largely attended by the members or tb'
club and invited guests.
= p Profit, gallant ex-Confederat'
| soldier, died at Roanoke on Sunday morn,
ing at o'clock, after the amputation OF
his leg. He was wounded In the pattls
~ south Mountain, Md. In 1863. and fol
The mast six months has suffered from tbs
| old wound until amputation was decidet
| upon as a last resort. He was mem
| bsr OF Company II. OF the Seventeenth
Virginia Regiment and was 81 years old
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
Children Burned TO Death.

NEWARK, y. j., January 1.-Two girls,
aged 8 and ;, named Annie and Florence,
were burned to death In their hunks IN
a canal boat in winter quarters on thu
Morris canal. at 9 o'clock last night. The
captain Of the boat and the father or ths
children is John Glover. from Port Dram
Glover and his wife attended a meeting
at Bethel church. leaving the two chill
dren asleep in their hunks. with q dos
in the cabin The door was locked. An
oil-lamp was burning on the table. 1t Is
supposed the lamp exploded. When I'll.
parents returned their children were
found dead in the hunks, and the doc
dead on the floor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
CHARGE OF FRAUD ADMITTED.
The Ancient United Order of Workmen
yictimiZed.

SIOUX CITY. IA. January AIRS. X.
j. Banker. wife OF the man arrested here
Friday on the charge OF defrauding the
Ancient United order Of Workmen out
% 5000. at Portland. Ore. by pretending
TO have been drowned, was arrested IN
mis- CITY Yesterday and $500 of the in
surarce money recovered. When she was
arrested she made confession Of the af-
fair. and her husband, upon hearing OF IT,
also acknowledged his guilt, and said that
mis- sister Is now at Susqueh1nna,
IA. irving TO cash policy she has on his
life in the Brotherhood of Locomotive In
eineors for 5000 He requested the off
GERS to prevent its payment so that he
would not get deeper into trouble. He
and his wife will be taken to Portland u
stand trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
Deep Regard for Mrs. General COrse'

ALEXANDRIA. VA, January 1.-(Spe.
cial 1.-THE somewhat unexpected death OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Corse. wife OF General
NJ. D. Corse which was briefly noticed
in yesterdays Dispatch, has caused deer
regret here. where the deceased had
many friends. She was the daughter
of the late James Bradshaw Beverly. anc
married General Corse during the late
war She leaves four children-two sons
and two daughters She had been rest
dent OF Alexandra for thirty years. anC
her death causes general and deep sorrow
There have as yet no arrangements foi
the funeral been made, as both OF hei
sons are away.