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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
No spoiled products are to be thrown
away when Prices Baking Powder is
used. 1t is aways sure.
GOLD RESERVE.

Washington, May 16.-The gold reserve
today amounted to $97, ,104, IA, increase
since yesterday of $914,293. Of the in
crease $750,000 was deposited by the
bond syndicate, $25,000 was exchanged at
Boston for small United States notes, and
$4,000 exchanged at Philadelphia for
silver certificates. The remainder was
taken in at the several sub-treasuries and
assay offices. During the last few days
there has been heavy demand for small
notes, 81, 50 and So, which the officials
are unable to account for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
SPORTS ARRAIGNED.

Chicago, May 16.-The cases of the race
track people arrested during the Haw-
thorne race last week were called before
Judge Ewing today The defendants in
cluded u Corrigan, Joe Ulmann and about
20 others. Ex-Attorney General Hunt,
who appeared for the civic federation as
prosecutor asked that all the cases be
tried together, but the attorneys for de-
PENDANTS objected, and Ben Falk and Geo.
Weaver, bookmakers, were selected to be
first tried. The taking of testimony was
begun today. LIZ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
TEXAS RANKERS.

u Galveston, May 16.-The Texas bankers
a assembled at 8 o'clock this morning.
G. w. Voters of Forney made a short
address in further advocacy of the Balti-
more plan.
Lewis Hancock of Austin read an
Elaborate and very excellent paper from
Mis- standpoint on golden facts and silver
fction, and another paper in discussion of
the subject was read by J. w. Blake af
hlexia.
y There wasa nafternoon session as the
members of the convention went on an
EXCURSION to the jetties and other points.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
FIVE ALL TOLD.

Birmingham, Ala, May 21.-It is now
believed that the loss of life in the fire
at Gale City Sunday will reach five per.
sons. Further search of the debris of
Plants boarding house today discloses
more charred remains. Besides Pat
Woods, whose body was recovered. two
missing men have not yet been found
Two women, it develops, are also missing
and the bones found today are believed
to be those of the persons unaccounted
for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
ALLISON CHALLENGED.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 16-The Cen
A. J. Mathis of Des Moines is president,
and j. w. Watts secretary, forwarded
letter to Senator Allison challenging him
to come to Des Moines and debate with
some advocate of the free coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of 16 to /, to be designated
by the league. The challenge is qualified
by the statement that if Senator Allison
believed in such a coinage then a debate
will not be necessary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
CHARITY CIRCUS.

San Antonio, May 16.-(Special.,-The
Charity Circus by amateur talent under
Professional direction was given To-Day
ito 1000 people, who pronounced it among
the best shows they ever saw. The
'some wOnderful equestrian feats. No
night performance was given because of Il
storm which blew the top off the main
tent Several hundred people were caught
in the debris and much excitement resulted
but nobody was injured. Another per-
formancc will be given Saturday night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
Sold by
C. C. BENGENER 3 Bro.

demands of the powers. The sulton .vos
not offended and sent him a valuable nre-
sent. His majesty seems to count mon
Ine ue moral support of Emperor William of
Termany, to whom he sent an autogranhic
letter by Betram Effendi, under Secretary
ot une mouse of indirect taxation, who
started for Berlin last Wednesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
RUSSIA IINDEOnnEn-

st. Petersburg, May 16.-Inquiries in
various quarters here where information
can be obtained elicit the information that
the government has come to no decision
regarding the occupation of Corea. The
Russian press has for some time been ad-
vocating a protectorate by Russia over
that country and its occupation until
Japan has entireyl abandoned Manchuria.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

while on the Dallas branch was severely
injured last night The side rods of the
engine broke and striking him threw him
into the coal box. He received internal
injuries. ]. B. Joiner & Bro, dry goods
merchants, filed deed of trust making
S. B. Allen trustee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
TEAAT SHOOTING

San Antonio, May 16.-(Special.)-In
the team championship shoot today of
the Texas Sportsmen's association, the
San Antonio team won after shooting
off tie with Cuero.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
DEED OLE .TRUST.

Cleburne, May 16.-(Special.)-J. f.
Dabney, grocer, filed a deed of trust to-
eday to J. P. Semones. Lia6llltles esu-
mated at $16, 1000; assets, $29,oo0.
surance $1,000.
4. B. Hadley, engineer on the Santa Fe,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
GROCERS FAIL.

Galveston, May 16.-(Special.)-Blo
y Meyer, grocers, today filed chattel
mortgage naming Meyer Mansberg as
trustee. Total indebtedness, $692S.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
SENTENCED no HANG

Dallas, May 16.-(Special)- Judge
Gray today sentenced Franklin =. Miller
~ be hanged on July II, for the murder
ef Officer Riddles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

Argosies bore the ancient commerce.
ArgOls of pure cream tartar are brought
by modern ships, to be used in making
the most perfect baking powder-Dr.
Prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
RESTDENCE RTrDNED

Q ACommerce, Tex, May 16.-(Special,-
Ehe residence and contents of l.. d. Stir
son burned his morning. Loss $1,000:
h9ured for $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

Corsicana. Tex, May 16.-CS ,e al y
At ] o'clock Ibis afternoon John I ar
store was closed for $1100 in favor of
9. Allen Il Go. of this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

Additional advicas brougbt FROM, Homo
lulu by Yesterdays steamer undor. dnto t.o nf
Nav 3 have an imnortant bnarh hnorinu n"ue on oi
the question Of thn traotmont D"tlni 40 upon
corded the prisoners convctnd bv II tba o oo,,,+ m
martial of treason or misnriCon 80 'ne nd v1un ae
persons denortnd for tbo snn,n ,oan oafa,,oa oa
who have annenIad 70 tbo ITnitod St,toe,
for nrntectinn cloiming 70 bo oit;,n,,r, ~" &c
that country Tho most not"hIn L,',Mi,S ~, ~
case of T q Crons+nn dnportnd M"S "" Tn ore
c0uyer. and 7 r RowIaS r sontouoo1 out ro an a.
five veorS' imnrisonmont ord ~ eGnno e. "
Tn eoch Of these cases onnnn1' %uooo niie.
TO the Tinted StotaS for iiiIVl,e T,
action Of tho dnnortmnn+ nf stoto tion. | ne
half of those cases bns hoor 80 III pe
to tbe friends Of tho n,d IL e,'.i eliuN u
letters of Sacratorv Groshon, '"1 aoi llai
nublishad nS indicatir@ tbn nt+;t,,J tnJ nJm Nv
state dnno rtmont ~ V,shi,,"t'., Luz i' tie
sumed toward tba wboIa n,,as+in tHm ilaS a; a.?
enshin of Americans who bovo n baoor,o or oiti+
anv timn o+toched 10 +ba iIa,,.o;;o,' ~ a.
and norticnioriv ne sbnU.inIr pa ~
differences in Tho vnw nf +ho TJnitiat s,,Iliaat
taken nv tho governmon+ Of ~ I1n;eci Mn;;teJ
States and Greot Pr;toin o., i ilI IN " =;
thn o++itudo nf tho iattor j., ~ 80, ~ ~
Walker and Ricord oIlogod +o Lo Pr,r,,I, y"
suhiacts Tho corrasnondanco /. IiaJn
nm of two Inttars tha firSt tnroh;n'i a,'tte tI,e
Cronstnn case hoing o,s foiiowS. .l''"9 '''o
"Denartment Of S+o3a Wosbino,+o,,
February D. 1So5-A & Wills ESm SSd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

of the government for the prompt settle
ment of the currency question by an agree
ment as to international bimetallism,
was adopted by the same figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

Lividia, where Czar Alexander died.
has been called "the jewel of Russia" +"
By reason of its fair products DR.. Prices
has been named the king of baking
powders"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Washington, May 16.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance $1S2-,
506,311; gold reserve, $97 Job, 116.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
Neyyport News Personals.

NEWPORT NEWS. September 2-'spe-
cial)-John Dewitt, the drummer evapSe-
list. of Brooklyn, who was the secretary
OF the Old Point Bible Conference
preach- yesterday. morning ana evening,
at the First Presbyterian church.
Rev. NJ. L. Wood and family returned
Saturday from visit TO Rappahannock
county. Rev Mr. Wood occupied his pull
Dit at the First Baptist church yesterday.
Rev. A. \. Ferguson. OF Lynchburg,
preached at the Thrtleth-Street Christian
church yesterday. morning and evening.
Mrs. j. l.. Armstrong returned TO her
home In Richmond yesterday. after
visit TO Mrs &. H. Huband, in this city.
Captain II. +. Parker. terminal superin-
tendent of thu Chesapeake and ohio rail-
way. and wife and daughter, Miss Louise,
have returned from n visit 10 Boston.
A. c. Burroughs. who Is con-
aected with the government department
at the ship-yard, has returned 10 the
city. after months vacation. when ne
spent In Mathews county.
Miss Louise Nash, OF Norfolk. who has
been visiting Mrs n. Is. Bailey IN THIS
city. returned home to-day.
Miss Sallie Rouse, Of Smithheld' Is
visiting Mrs. ". T.. Rouse, in this city.
Miss Cary Dek. OF Smithheld, Is the
guest OF Miss Bessie Struggled, In this
CITY.
Miss Mamie Young. OF Deneigh, Is here
On a visit 10 Mrs ii. Il. Bailey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03

Der Of the House OF Delegates from King
William and Hanover. and Mr. Mercer Is
son of Mr.. j. J. Mercer. and graduate
In law OF Richmond College.
Mr. Theodore Boscher. Of Rescue; Mr.
Eugene Mcdowell. of East End; Mr.. Will
lie Adams. OF jefferson: Mr. II. ii. Fer
puSon. OF West End. Mr.. Jesse B,nford.
OF Towards Grove. Of the subordinate
lodges of Good Templars OF the city, and
Mrs. Il. X. Donnap. representing Dis
trict Lodge. No. l, leave this morning
for Lynchburg 10 attend the session OF
the Grand Lodge Of Virginia.
Master Harry L. Michaels. the 1i-year.
old son Of Mr.. Melville Michaels. Of
Knoxville. Tenn. an old Richmond boy,
presented n beautiful wreath TO the emil
nent commander and members Of Boston
Commandery. knights Templar at the
recent conclave held In that city. The
wreath was the gift OF the Ladies' Auxil.
larry OF Occur do Lion Commandcry. No. g.
knights Templar. Of Knoxville. Tenn
Mr.. MichaeIs and wife and Master Harry
arc now visiting friends and relatives In
this city and Manchester
Mr.. Clarence Wainwright Murphey, Of
The Southern Pacific railroad, located ut
Savannah. Ga. was in the city yesterday.
Mr. Murphey Is not only nrst-class
newspaper man. but a musc-composer OF
some note. He Is responsible for a num-
Der of very catchy pieces now on the
market. and as a musician stands high
In the profession. He met Polk Miller
yesterday. and the two drifted into
Ramos's. where quite heureux quartz de
beur was spent Mr. Murphey playing over
hts pieces on the piano. ana MIR. Miller
strumming out negro melodies on his
favor!te banjo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
Scotinnd Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK. y. c., September z.
Especial. )-Rev. W. X. Cullom, the summer
supply for Rev II. T. Vann, pastor OF
the BAPTIST church, T. holding meeting
at Mullins. a few miles in the country.
In the Baptist church here last night
he preached an able sermon on baptism,
and one young man was baptized at the
close OF the sermon.
Mr.. a. A. Andrews, Of this place. VINO
Is secretary and teacher Of penmanship
at West Point Female College. Miss,
LEFT Tor his work to-day. Misses Viola
Camp and Maggie Bowers will accompany
him to take course in his Institution.
Miss Pattie Cotton, OF Portsmouth. Is
here on visit.
Mir. y. Biggs went to Raleigh to-day
TO attend 10 some business for the Bap-
fist Orphanage at Thomasville.
Mr.. c. Cooper. Of Horn Lake. Miss.
and Democratic nominee for the Leglsla-
ture from his county, has been spending
some time here recently. He is native
OF this county. He left to-day on his
return home.
Miss Mary AppIewhite has returned to
Greensboro.
Later reports from the recent rains
show that Friday nights rain was the
most destructive OF the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
NATURAL BRIDGE.
A Tournament-CO ncert-shcep-hi"-
ing Dogs.


CORRESPONDENCE OF the Dispatch)
NATURAL BRIDGE. VA
August 81, 1895.
The Outdoor sports for the season cioseu
to-day with a grand tournament. Twelve
knights entered. and the successful ones
were: Thomas Hawery. Knight Of some
body's Darling; Walter Watkins. Knight
OF buchanan: G. II. Leech, knight OF
Buffalo: W. T.. Arnold, Knight Of oak
Forest.
The continued dry weather 10 telnns
upon corn and pasture. We have not
had a good rain for a month.
The concert which was given IN ald
Of High Bridge Presbyterian church last
night was quite A success. Mr.. Burnette
ard several other amateurs from ROANOKE
took part Mrs. w. Il. +. Leech. Mr..
H. V. Leech, and others from the county,
kindly contributed OF their vocal talent
The upper end of Rockbridge county
and Lower Botetourt have been infested
with sheep-killing dogs for over a month.
The dogs have not been SATISFIED VITA
killing sheep. but have attacked colts ana
other stock. The following farmers have
Lost more OF less by the killing or Grip
pling Of sheep: Mrs. w. l.. Parsons, Ml-'
NJ l.. Parsons, W. Il. l.. Stark, james
browning. George Breeder, Poague Bro
theirs, J. W. Peugrew, and j. ,. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03

West Point about II O'clock. Here some
OF the John X. Cook Camp and a few
other old comrades Joined them. we
set out for Gloucester Point, and, reach
ing there, were met by the Page-Puller
Camp. We were joyfully greeted. some
good speeches were made. and we were
feasted on the best that this section OF
the country affords-fsh. oysters. vese-
tables. and fruits
The boat stopped at the wharf all night.
and those of the party who were camped
there In 1861 located the sites OF their
aboies and recalled many memories
Before day we started for the ceiebrat-
ed fishing grounds of the mouth OF
the Poquosin river, TO beat the record OF
a party who caught over thousand hsh
there a week or two before. We caught
f.. good many fish. but did not equal the
other crowd. and had 10 content our
selves with having twice as good a time
az was possible for them 20 nave haa.
Returning. we touched at Yorktown 20
see the cave and the monument, anu TOOK
a hurried view Of he town generally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
our FIRST TROLLEY PARTY.
Young People of Church Hill ana
Manchester Take the Initiative.

4 iovial pleasure bent party Of young
peopls from Church I'm and Manchester
enjoyed the first trolley party" Of the
season here. 4 new and handsome car
If the Richmond Union Passenger Rail
way Company was chartered for the
event. and il was entirely decorated WIN
flags and bunting and lights. The car
was under the skilful management OF
SUPERINTENDENT W. +. Wilbur and Mr.. {.
J. Franklin, cashier of the road, ana
during the evenings amusement Dana
Of five pieces dlscOurscd delightful music.
The route taken was from Twenty-third
street. Church Hil avenue. thence 70
Reservoir Park and 10 Forest Hiil taih'
where refreshments were served, ana op-
portunity given TO enjoy social inter
course. dancing, etc. The party re'ufhe"
home by way Of the Church Hi loop
after having enjoyed one OF the most oe-
hghtful outings Of the season.
The thanks OF the ladies and gentlemen
were returned 10 the company ana It's
officials for the courteous attention SHOWN
them
The following persons constituted the
trolley party: Mt and Mrs. {. j. FRANK
I'm. Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Rady, Mr.. ana
Mrs II. l.. Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Schwalmeyer. Mr. and Mrs. i. NJ. Frizee'
Mir and Mrs. X. q. Stuart. MI ana NIT
w. Carter MIR and Mrs. T. W. Traylor'
DR.. l. Curd. Mrs. McPhail. WIN Moore,
Miss Al Yeager Richard Moore. MISS
u. Curtis j. :. Moore, Jr. Miss = Cen
try. W. T. Rowland Miss l.. Gentry
J. Hobson. Miss Brands. |. ID. Brigss'
Miss Ferguson. OF Church Hill. ana Mr.
W owens and Miss Eva Garter, jerome
Fuller Miss Alma Olivia owens I, hu'
leigh Anderson, Miss Lena Morrissue'
The music was furnished by Mess's'
Shackelford. Crosby. hnl'e' Euo'"A'
I.amkin. and Ragland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
TAZEWELL COUNTY.
Circuit Court - Educational - The
County Fair.


TAZEWELL, VA. September 2.-lSpe-
cial)-Circuit Court closed Saturday night
after a two-weeks' session.
General James a. Walker and Judge
John II. Fulton. Of Wytheville, came over
the latter part OF the week. and were
pitted against each other In the jury
case OF Carnihan & Calife vs.. S. T. He
ninger, involving s2op. commissions on
the sale of a $500 farm. The result
OF the trial was a hung jury-six and
six
President Alison Hutton. Of Tazewell
College, moved into the building on yes
terday. and viii open the ensuing term
In a few days.
Miss Clark. of Blueheld. who takes
charge Of Tazewell Female Seminary, will
move 10 this place the coming week, and
open school on the 18th.
An important Injunction suit, involving
the lease OF valuable coal-lands near Po-
cahontas In this county between Colonel
James z Browning and the Southwest
virginia improvement Company. on the
one part, and the Laurel Creek Coal and
Coke Company, w. T.. Read, and III. G.
Anderson. Of the other part. was heard
on Saturday evening by Judge S. W. VIII
liams, decision being reserved by the
Court until next week.
The annual fair OF the Tazeweil Agri-
cultural Association will open at their
grounds here tomorrow. 1t Is said that
there will be the finest display Of stock
ever exhibited in the history Of the So
ciety. although II has held its regular an
nuar' meetings for twenty years, and has
been heretofore noted In that respect
Race-horses are here from Charlottes-
Vile and Lynchburg, Va; Salisbury, y.
c.: Knoxville, Tenn. and from the breed
ing-farms If Tazewel. The fair will con-
tinue for four days. and large crowds
will be in attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Last Rites Over Mr. II. Hcinrich-Mr.
~. q. Brill PASSES Away.

The last sad rites over the remains Of
Mr. Benno Heinrich took place from his
residence, No COS Mosby street, at 10
o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral
was to have taken place on Sunday. but,
owing to the inability Of Mr.. Heinrich's
two sons and daughters who reside In
New YORK. 70 get here, il was postponed
until this morning
About noon Saturday Mr. Heinrich
was taken III while working in the gar
den. and expired In his wife's arms be-
fore a physician could he summoned. The
cause OF his demise was apOpexy.
The deceased was born in Dresden,
SaxOny. seventy years ago last January.
and came TO this country In 1854. He
engaged in the iewelry business in this
city. and was we'll and favoraby known.
His wife and four children-two sons and
two daughters-suryive him. Mr.. Helm
rich was a model citizen. lie was a
brother Of the late Oswald Heinrich.
who was mining engineer. and at one
time the teacher OF mechanical drawing
at the old Mechanics Institute. The
deceased was Il son Of the private secre-
tary of the King Of Saxony. In 1853 a
well-known gentleman OF this city went
abroad and Mr.. Heinrich gave him let
ter Of introduction to his Qieinrlch' -
father.
Mr. Bernard c. Brill died Sunday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock at the residence
OF his mother. No. SIS north Twenty
nth street. after an Illness Of eleven
days with typh0id-fever.
The deceased was in his Goth year. and
was consistent member of Leigh
street Baptist church and Sunday school.
and also of the Baptist Young Peoples
ITnion Of that church.
The funeral took place from Leigh
street Baptist church yesterday after
noon AT $50 O'Clock.
DEATH OF DIR. VI. f. TREDWAY.
News Of the death Of Or. NJ. L. Tired
way. which occurred at his place at
Bula, Va. last Thursday afternoon. VIII
De received with general regret by the
friends and acquaintancos OF that gentle
man throughout the State. DR.. Tredway
had been an in man for about three
months. and had been an invalid for three
years IL leaves a wife and seven sons
and dauehters-M. T.. Jr.. u. c.. j. W.
Tredway. and Mrs. a. IL. Chlldress. Mrs.
5. y. Dunn. and Misses Lucy b. and Mol
lie T. Trcdway. Mr. II. q. Tredway lives
IN Richmond, and has long been connected
with the T. b. Taylor Company. The de-
ceased was in the 73i year Of his age. He
practiced medicine In Goochland county
for about f0rty-hVe years, and was emil
nently successful. During the war he was
stationed in Richmond. For the past
forty years Dr. Tredway had been a
member Of the Presby terrain church. and
during nearly all Of that time he was one
Of its elders. His funeral took place from
Byrd Presbyterian church last Friday
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
DROWNED AT OCEAN VIEW.
Young Quentin Busbec, of Raleigh,
North Carolina.

NORFOLK. VA. September 2-(Spe-
citl)-ouentin ID. Busbee n young cleo
trician, in the employ OF the Norfolk ana
Ocean View Railroad Company was
drowned while bathing at Ocean View
Sunday afternoon. Young Busbee came
here from Raleigh. y. c., about two
weeks ago to work for the railroad conf
pany. on Sunday afternoon he entered
the water. and after being in the heavy
surf for nearly two hours was noticed
by persons on the beach 10 have lost con-
troll OF himself. Messrs. James 4. Luck
Herbert Messick. and Charles Stevens
launched boat and went 10 the young
mans assistance but were unable TO
reach him. In few minutes the body
washed ashore. and Mr.. j. w. Booth. Of
Portsmouth, assisted by Po!ice-Ofiicer
Snyder, OF Norfolk. newspaper re-
porter. and several others. tried for an
hour 10 restore the young man TO con-
sclousness, but the attempt was unsuc-
cessful.
The deceased was son Of Mrs. Lizzie
Busbee. OF Raleigh. and nephew Of G.
NJ. Busbee. postmaster at that place. His
relatives were notified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
FIRE AT PORTSMOUTH.
Large Dry-kiIn Burned-The

NORFOLK, VA, September 2.-tSpe-
cial)-This morning a few minutes after
II O'Clock fire was discovered In the large
drylng-kiln OF the Portsmouth Lumber
COMPANY. situated on Gosport BRIDGE
and in an instant almost the entire build
ing was n mass OF flames, with immense
clouds Of black smoke pouring from them.
II was some time before an alarm was
sound d to bring out the IRE department.
and when the engines got TO work the
flames had gained such headway that the
building could not be saved. The fire Is
supposed to have caught from spark
from the mill stack blowing into a ven
tilator on the roof OF the kiln. The pro-
perty was leased to Mr. w. w Robert
son. Of Berkeley. who had 1900 feet OK
manufactured lumber in the kiln, valued
at sl,400. On this was an Insurance OF
si.co0
The Portsmouth Lumber Company. Mr..
John c. Emmerson. and others. VIII lose
Sloo0. on v hich there was no insurance.
Mrs. j. W. Spagat wife OF Mr. j. w.
Spagat a well-known clothing merchant
died here Sunday night after snort
illness Shr was A years Old and leaves
three children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03

ton. During last week no less than
1000 carloads Of coal had beer
shipped from the coal-helds. and, with
unusually favorable crop prospects, there
Is no doubt. he said. that the business
transasted by the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad this year Will he considerably
in excess Of that OF last year. Mr..
stevens expects TO be in the city about
n week. when he will start on another
tour Of inspection.
The General Manager was accompanied
on his car from Clifton Forge by Mr..
i s. Wilson. the equipment agent. who
has ius. returned from business tour
between the Atlantic and the Pacific
coasts.