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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
ON THE APP0MATTOX
ROMANO DAMAGE SUITS TO DE
TRIED on THEIR MERITS.
suit Against the city OF Petersburg
The Death Rate-Burglarsn Mt Work.


PETERSBURG. VA. July S.-(Spe-
cial.)-In the Hastings Court Judge Null
len overruled the demurrer to the de-
clarations In the Romaine damage suits.
and the cases will be tried on their merits.
The suits In question are brought by the
administrators Of several parties who
were killed by the terrible explosions oc-
casioned by the burning Of the Romano
Fireworks factory. In Blandford, on
the It'll Of April 1894. by which Mr.
Charles y. Romaine, the proprietor, was
also killed.
The suit OF w. y. Marks against the
city OF Petersburg, for damages for N,o"
for injury caused to his property on
Market street. by the overflow OF Brick-
house Run. was on trial in the Hastings
Court to-day II IL claimed by the pam
tiff that the damage to his property
was the fault of the city.
PETERSBURG'S DEATH-RATE.
rn,rin9 the month ending to-day there
yeere ~ deaths IN Petersburg, as shown
nv the report of the health officer. Oh
those who died, Is were white ana ~
coIo-ed. ~ were males. and Il females.
IA IL a matter OF unusual occurrence in
the death-record of the city that In the
number OF 40 deaths, II died under the
AGE of year: IS over 20 years; IL over Go
years: over 10 years, and over 80 years
Of age There were no deaths or persons
between the ages of and 70 years. Inc
-ate of mortality during the month OF
The whole population estimated at 2J,CoO
WAS $50 per leo per annum: Of the
white. 1s and Of the colored population
20. IS per 1000 per annum.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
The store OF Mr. William Dunn, on
West street, was entered by burglars 'ts1
NIGHT and robbed of a considerable
amount of money, besides goods in stock
Miss Frances Leigh Starr, the accom-
pllshed daughter of Rev Or. w. O. Starr
the pastor Of Washington-Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church. gave one OF htr
fine readings to-day at Trinity church'
in Dinwiddit county. to aid m renewing
the church Of its debt.
Mr.. James NJ. DOMAIN, son OF the late
James NJ Donnan. of Richmond Is cru
caIlv i'll at the Home for the Sick, In TINS
city, of Bright's disease.
A number OF northern farmers have
been in the city during the past Few
DAYS looking after lands In the adjacent
counties. and IL IS understood several
purchases have been made.
Your correspondent hears nothing dell
mite about the meeting of the Honest
Elections" party's convention, announced
to be held In THE city on the lst OF Au-
gust. or even where the meeting Is 70 be
held. The method Of securing delegates
10 attend the convention must have been
practiced very quietly, as none have been
pubIlcly elected I'm this section. General
Malone IS stll IN the city
4 delightful lunch party was given
this afternoon I'm compliment to Miss
Nav Lynch and Miss Steger. OF Rich
mond. who are guests in the family OF
Mr.. w. W. Townes
Mr.. Luther Hudgins is acting secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associa'
,ion. I'm place Of Mr. c. $. Dorrance. re-
signed. 1t is expected that the new homa
of the association will be completed by
December.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
TERRIBLY FATAL FIRE.
Four Children Perish-Tbe Mother
and Another Child burned.

BRISTOL TENN. July 26.-(Special)-
Fire destroyed the house Of John Hicks,
stone-mason at Big Stone Gap, Va, last
night. cremating four children, fatally
burning another, and burning their
mother so badly that II IS doubtful
whether she will recover. The fire caught
from the kitchen stove, and the residence
was wrapped in flames before any OF the
family Of ten could be aroused. Mt
Hicks and his two eldest sons escdpe1
through a window and succeeded in res
cuinC Mrs. Hicks and two Of the younger
children. Among those who perished IN
the flames was a babe aged l. months
The three girls who shared similar fatr
were aged IL, .. and years, respectively
a HEART-RENDING SCENE.
The spectators witnessed heart-rend-
ing scene Immediately after the fire. ana
while the charred remains OF the unior-
tunate children were yet IN the embers;
The mother sat on mattress iOrSetiul
OF her own agony in bemoaninS the loss
az her dear ones, while she tenderly
watched over the little girl who lay be-
side her, suffering the intensest agony
The little sufferer was given every at
tention by kind friends. and every means
of relieving her pains were resofted 10.
The remains OF the children who perish
ed were removed from the ashes TINS
morning and prepared for burial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
THE NORTHERN-NECK ROAD.
All Most Certain That All the Coun-
ties Voted for IL.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, July %
Especial 1T is almost certain that in the
election Of yesterday all the counties in
the Northern Neck voted subscriptions
TO the Northern Neck railroad. The vote
IN Lancaster county was l.2D for and 40
against; in Richmond county: l'Vn ior
and q against. In Westmoreland, with
one precinct to hear from. the vote was
.Ol6 for and Il against In NorthumoeL-
land II was so for and 46 against. WIN
one precinct 10 hear from King George
voted for the subscription by a large
majority. The vote in northumberland
viii be close. since the law requires thai
a majority of the registered voters shall
vote in the affirmative in order TO carry
the subscription, and the result sh there VII.
row when the commissioners come 10
compare the vote with the f reg ,aliian
30 a subscription Of $1,000 except Rich
mond. whose amount IS ixed at $500 800"
The ueople generally are greatly pleased
with the result, and now expect 10 nave
the railroad in two years. when IS one
of the conditions upon which the supscrip-
ton will be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
BEDFORD CITY.
The Water Fight-Entcrtafnme
Pcrsonnt Notes.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, July @.-(Spe,
cial)-The case Of Messrs keiso anu
Arlington against the town to forbid 'he
use OF water from the new dam was
argued before Judge Dupuy. OF the 'ir
cult Court. by Mcssrs. BlacRford anu
Kirkpatrick, OF Lynchourg. for the par,
ties who got out the injunction: anu
bell and Burks. OF Bedford. for the de-
fence. on Thursday. The Judge mas no!
yet rendered decision. II Is aWe'tsu
with much interest. II IN FAVOR OF ~. NJ
town Bedford city VIII then nay "a, ,va uny
20 be found anywhere. IN in'ertsunE
fact in connection with. the mountain
upon which this new dam has peen con- con,
structed Is the great 0fpapse OF soi,I
rock laid bare by n cloudburst some years
ago. l. l,,,,e,r
The neiehbors say that they. heard n
most terrific crashing noise which they
could not. understand 1t the time, nut
afterwards discovered the cause ~
water-spout seems 20 have descended on
one side of. the mountain tearing up
trees and washing away the soil ana
hurting the great rocks into me stream
below. The space lah bare is about Lou
feet long ana from - 20 - feet in width,
4 wilder. more rugged. spot could scarce
be found The bed Of the stream Is com
posed Of large rocks over which the
water goes rushing. ana great trees sun
lie PROSTATE across IT, The dam Is
beautiful piece Of masonry from the ma
tive stone The waters are restrained
by gate. awaiting the decision OF the
Court. This has become famous resort
for tourists this season. The beauty or
the scene fully repays ,one for the rouSh
drive OF the last few miles of the journey.
Rev Mr.. Esgleston. Of GOrdonsyille the
new ly-chosen pastor Of the Presbyterian
church. arrived to-day. and Will enter
UPON his duties Sunday morning.
ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT
Although the hundreds who attended the
School OF Methods have departed, strange
faces are seen everywhere: many private
families open their homes 10 the summer
hoarders. and Hotel Bedford has large
number now. and others are daily coming
is. Wednesday evening there was very
ENJOYABLE entertainment among the guests
of the hotel. gotten up by Miss Kate
O'Nen of Richmond. 1t consisted OF
Rotations and music. in which the fol-
lowing ladies participated: Misses Helen
Ezekiel. OF Richmond: Louise PROXY, Of
Washington: Egenbrum. of PETERSBURG:
Elicit Of Richmond and Ramsey. Of
Norfolk. THE Huckleberry Picnic. Ia
Polk Miller" by MI Hunter Lewis. com
pleted a very delightful programme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
4 PLEASANT AFFAIR.
Reception I'm Honor of Young
Lady Visitor.

MEHERRIN, VA, July 26.-(Special)-
reception was given last Thursday at
the beautiful and hospitable home Of Hon.
George W. Hardy IN honor Of Miss Ida
Seay. who has heen visiting the Misses
Hardy
The lawn was softly iilumlned by the
variegated and translucent lights of Japa-
nese lanterns. When the prudent fair
damsels deemed il unwise TO remain out
doors too long they returned TO the par
Tor. which was beautifully decorated with
ferns and flowers. and made still more
attractive by the sweet strains Of music,
rendered by the charming young pianist.
Miss jamie Jones, Of Green Fay. AT IL
o'clock the guests were ushered into the
dining parlor, where many delicacies OF
saccharine nature were served in excel
lent style.
Among those present were Misses Ida
Seay, Of Macfarland Lizzie lnge. or
Crewe: Aurelia Powers. Of Richmond;
Maude Meredith. of Mt Leigh; LESSEE sta
PIES Bessie Staples. Mary Hardy. Blanche
Hardy. jamie Jones. and Gertrude Ewing.
Mesdames George W. Hardy, l.. Il. Per
kinsOn, and W. l.. Smith: Messrs. J. W.
Davis. T.. W. DckersOn, b. Q. Scott, X.
W. Price. G. c. Wall. Wicklif Smith j..
W. Fowlltes. ". Y. FoWlkes. r. 5. Bry-
die. J. T.. Figg. J.. y Parkinson, ii. y.
Ewing, and l.. b. Staples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
ELECTION CASES DECIDED.
Judge Chichester in the Alexandria
County Contests.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 26.-(SpeciaD
Judge Chichester made to-day a decision
under the Walton law affirming the right
Of nwealth's-Attorney Johnson and
Supervisor Duncan to the plac they
hold in Alexandria county. against the
contest of Messrs. Hume and Douglass.
The Judge held that the disorder at the
polls was not sufficient to Vitiate the
election. and in regard to the scratched
ballots gave the following opinion.
while the express requirements OF
the Walton law as 10 scratching were not
carried out literally. yet there IS such a
clear Indication OF the way the voters
wanted TO vote that | would not under
take to deprive them Of what they IN
tended by their ballots"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
NORTH CAROLINA
Many Items of Interest ficHed 'P
AT Raleigh.


RALEIGH. n. c.. July 26.-(Special)--
The talk about the extension OF the tease
Of the North Carolina railway to the
Southern continues. The Southern wants
10 know now what are the prospects Tor
the continuance of the lease. It's ciaimei
by people who say they have inside IN
formation that within a month some
SORT Of agreement will be made. vice.
President Andrews, of the Southern says
so far no conclusion whatever IS ar
rived at.
There IS a great deal OF Indignation
among the better class Of people AT the
public execution at Salisbury Yesterday.
and at public executions generally. lhere
ought 10 be n provision Of law forbiiding
public executions. Now the matter - left
TO county commissioners.
The Seaboard AIRLINE has paid into the
State Treasury the taxes on all its pro-
perty in this State, the taxes amounting
Colonel William Il. de Rosset. Of VIII
mineton. Is elected the commander Of
the United Confederate veterans in. North
Carolina. General T.. +. Hoke and Colo
mel +. NJ. Parker were the other officers
Cattle are dying Of dstemper in Nc
Dowell county IN considerable numbers.
The Magellan CDtton-Mill at Madison
Is to employ so persons.
The Popuists are thus early beginning
their campaign in the state. Already
they have had four rallies" one was
held in Wilson county to-day, at which
William \. Guthrie was the principal
speaker. RE Is an aspirant for the nomi-
nation for Governor.
4 new building. to cost $500. is to be
built at the Baptist Orphanage Thomas
vile.
The State Auditor reports that up 10
to-day & building and loan associations
have been licensed 20 do business IN this
State OF these 10 are from other States;
are Of Richmond.
The report Of the purchase Of the Allan
tie and Danville railway by the Southern
was heard here with much interest.
White-Caps are doing some work in john
stOn county. and efforts are being made
to make arrests.
The southern conference Of the Luthe-
ran Church met to-day at ST. Johns
church. Cabarrus county.
The state Liquor-Dealers and Distllers'
Association IL called TO meet at Ashe-
willie August Goth.
The gypsy moth. a much-dreaaed in
sect, is reported TO be heading this way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27

more. Md. scld his farm Of 80 IA acres ~.
81 800 cash Mr. Jones is a railroad man,
but intends to move to this county anu
make his home with our people. l.,
Miss Dora Crismond, OF the county, 70
on a visit to Norfolk and PORTSMOUTH l ~.
and will be gone some -FOUR "eehS VI
more. o,,,,,
a very interesting protractei meeting
az Goshen Baptist church, In this county.
sir or eight additions to the church du-
ring these services. The pastor, rev
Mr.. Sisk is assisted by Rev. Dir. Noiaho'
OF Gordonsvile.
Mrs. w. 7. Scott. who has been very
mi is improying. and IL now sitting UP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
THE TAILORs' FIGHT.
Ii begins Before September, as Ex-
pectcd-Neyy York L0cI-Outs.

NEW YORK. July 25.-The tailors' fight.
as expected has commenced before Sep
tember Meyer Schoenfeld. general or
ganizer for the United Garment-W orkers.
and Herman Robinson. delegate OF the
brotherhood of Tailors, estimates that
from 500 to 1900 cOatmakers were locked
out to-day. Altogether over sixty shops
were shut down.
Heirson has locked out NIFTY men at MS
shop at No 81 Norfolk street.
Mr.. Schoenfed said that the Executive
Board of the Brotherhood decided to-day
that unless the contractors and manufac-
turers agree TO let the tailors alone until
September. a general strike. calling out
over 1900 men, will be ordered on next
"Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
SAD FISHING ACCIDENT.
Young Man knocked oNeroo"r"
and Drowned.

NORFOLK. VA, July 26.-(Speeial)-
Yesterday evening party consisting OF
Mr.. w. c. Bolkin; Mr. Douglass cannon
son OF DIR. Cannon, and MT. Johh =
Nash. son OF Mr.. John l.. Nash, lett this
city in catboat TO hsh on ocean view view:
this morning MIR. Nash was struck by
he hoom Of the boat and Knocked over
hoard eoinv down at once. The two gem
tlemen remaining In the craft went TO
Ocean View and reported the acc,uen.'
ond Mr. William Pannill who was there,
TOOK a boat and went TO search for the
hodv There was a strong ebb tide when
the drowning occurred, which undoubted-
ly carried the unfortunate man Jar from
.,be Mace of the accident. His body has
moi beon recovered. Mr.. Nash was about
% wears OF age, and was employed as
clerk by the American Fertilizing Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
EII,,' Entertainment.

NORFOLK. VA, July 26.-(Special)-
Norfolk Lodge. No. 81. of Elks. gave a
social entertainment at their rooms tnl3 ,
cysning I'm honor OF the Merry Band
Camping club. OF York. Pa which has
been in camp at ocean View for the past
ten days The Newport News Lodge
came over I'm chartered tug. with the
and Perklev Lodges were also present.
The visitors from York. Pa, Will leave
for home tonight by the Bay Lane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
The Telegram Came Too Late.
(Courier-Journal)

IUUFIrT-JOUTUdII
The funeral OF Or. $. l.. Butler. who
committed suicide at the Louisville Hotel
last Monday afternoon. took place yes
terday morning from Kings undertaking
establishment according TO the Masonic
rites. the Rev. &. .. Jones pastor Of the
Fourth Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. officiating No word was received
from the mother Of the dead man until
after the procession had started ard was
near Cave Hill The telegram was de-
livered to DR. A. G. Finney the late part
ner of the deceased. and requested that
the body be sent to Mrs. Butler. a Egg
gleston Springs. Va. As the VIII OF DR..
RutIer had specified that he desired 10 be
buried here in the Masonic lot. the body
was placed IN the vault. Attorney Gard
nor a friend OF DR.. Butler. doubted If II
would be legal TO send the body from the
city. and telegraphed To Mrs. Butler 10
that effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
ATLANTIC a DAyVILLE II. II.
II Has Not Been Sold tn the soufh-
eru-Nn Vaccinations.

NORFOLK, VA, July 26.-Presldent
Newgass. of the Atlantic and Danvilie
railroad. was interviewed this morning.
and said that there was not word OF
truth in the report that the Atlantic and
Danville has been suEl 10 the Southern
railway; that there are no overtures Tor
the purchase of the road
Mr.. Newgass said that the road was in
good condition. ana paying. ana That
his company IS looking westward to the
coal-helds He said If anybody wanted
10 buy the road he had his figures, but
that the road has not been sold, and
is not being negotiated for
Norfolk has a first-class fakir. who
Is sending out false reports TO the press
of the entire country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
An Elegant Entertainment.

BOYDTON. VA. jury 26.-(Speciall-A
select party was delightfully."- entertaine
at the residence of Judge Halves here last
evening by his beautiful and charming
daughter. Miss Bessie. who has recently
CANT refreshments were sumptuouS'y
served during the evening
Rev.. j. Il. Hutson, evangelist. closeo
to-day very successful meeting dl
Bethany church. this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Supreme Court OF Appeals.

WYTHEVILLE, VA. July 26.-(Special)
In the Supreme Court of Appeals to-day
the following causes were heard:
Spence and Nem rs. Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company. w :. PoaEe TOR
appellant. Boiling q Stanley ana James
\. Walker for appellee. Argued ana sub
mitted.
Porter It ais vs. John W. Robinson ct
ais. Blair * Blair and Larew for appel
lonts. Walker x Caldwell and \. ~.
Phlecar for appeIlees. Argued ana sub
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
sPDTsYLVANIA.
The Crops-Farmers In Good spirits
Personal.

SPOTSYLVANIA, VA, July 26-tSpe-
clal 1.-THE farmers in this section have
just finished harvesting the largest hay
crop ever raised here, and the chances
for the finest crop Of corn ever grown
in this section are good. The season
has been all we could ask. ana money
matters are easier. and the times better
than for ten years post. The yield OF
wheat il rather above the average, and
the stand of grass, where land was seeded
In the latter part OF last winter ana the
early spring, Is the best ever known here.
Altogether. our farmers are In better
spirits. and business Is improving fast.
Laborers are getting good wages. and
a healthy status II upon us.
To-day Mr.. Thomas q. Newton, form
erly OF this county. but now Of Balti-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
r,taI Accident I'm France.

PARIS. July PA railroad accident.
BY which twelve persons lost their. lives
ana twenty-five weremOre or less seriously
injured, occurred to-day n ar st. Bruce,
department Of Cote du Nord. a train
heavily laden with pilgrims who were
returning from the shrine Of 81. Duaray
was thrown of the track and wrecked.
The dead were taken 20 81. Bruce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Secretary Chamberiain's Plans.

LONDON. July 26.-The Right Hon. JOS
eph Chamberlain. Secretary OF state LOT
the Colonies. has written letter TO one OF
his supporters. In which ne says that ne
what can be done TO bring the Colonies
Snd the mother country closer together
and, secondly. 10 try TO develop the re-
tources Of the Crown Colonies. especially
10 increase the trade between them and
treat Britain. All his Efforts he ADDS,
ylll be devoted TO these ends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
REAL ESTATE At PRIVATE SALE,

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO HE PAID PRO
RATA by THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Fatal Accident.

WARSAW, VA. via FREDERtCkS-
BURG. VA. july 26.-(Special:)- MI. WI
lie =. Haynie Of Fairport Northumber-
land county. employed as one Of the crew
OF the fishing steamer Brewster, had ms
skull fractured by the parting OF ran
while attempting TO hoist the purse-o3ats,
\ large hasp struck him WIN me aoO ~
result. Inflammation Of the brain set H.
causing his death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Irish Catholic Despair.

DUBLIN. July 26.-The Irish Catholic,
in an article on the political SITUATION;
says: "The Rosebefy fiasco has frustrated
The hopes OF the Irish for the next six
years The decision OF the Liberal Cati-
net was an unoxampled piece Of folly,
and was wholly unacceptable TO the
English people"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Saws He Can Prove an Aiibi.

DANVILLE. VA. July 26.-tSpecial.l-
Edward Atkinson, the young white man
charged with a murderous assault on
and robbery Of Alexander Cunningham
on the night OF July l$th. sut i,ll., III
himself to-day 10 the police IN NeapoilS;
ana was brought over TO DanNine ana
lodged in jail Atkinson says he can
Droye an alibi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
BY Frank u. lin & c..
Real Estate Auctloneors.

By James II. Crenshaw.
Real Estate Agent and Aucuoneer
"a east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27

the Sub-Treasury to-day 10 be sem w
canada IL was paid for in greenbacks
and assay-ofllce checks.
j. IL. Nesslagc. of the former urn
OF Nesslage. Colgate * Co. states 'na'
the gold Shipment contemplated before ,ne
dissolution OF the firm has been canceieu'
ali the reports 10 the contrary being err
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Fierce MIL at Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, July 26-Tom
Sharkey. champion of the American navy.
knocked out Billy Smith, Of Australia,
in seven rounds, before the Coma Ath-
letic Club last night.
Several hundred sports witnessed the
mill. which was fierce from start 70 l!nish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Henry Her Reported Dying.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. July G.-Mr
Henry Bier. the convicted capitalist. who
was lately refused new trial. and who
has been at his home very Ill and guarded
by two deputy sherffs. is reported to be
In dying condition Ii is said his Illness
Is caused by dependency, over his fate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
New uritish House.

LONDON. July 26.--With all the CON
stituencies, save two. heard from, the
new House will consist OF 1913 Conserva-
sives. 70 Liberal Unionists. iGi Liberals
e. Anti-Parnelliies. and IL Parnellites.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27

WILMINGTON. n. c, July %-Judge
Cirahsm yesterday, in chambers At Fay
stteyilie, appointed frcdell Meares. Of this
,ity. temporary receiver of the Interstate
Building and Loan Association
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
The Columbia starts.

SOUTHAMPTON. ENGLAND. July 26
The United States cruiser Columbia,
which for several days past has been
ciallv high grade. sailed from this port
al 100 =. NJ. to-day on her record run to
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
Very Like Him.
cTid-Rlts.l

Elderly Gentleman: This Is a remarka-
bly, good photo OF my son, Very like him,
indeed! Has he paid you for 1t yet?
Photographer: No, Sir.
Elderly Gentleman: All, very like him,
tpAonI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-27
CottOu-Fnctcry Mt Concord.

WINSTON. y. G.. July 26.-It IS an
nounccd to-day that the organization OF
a company To build a 10000 cotton-fac.
tory at Concord, y. G., Is assured.