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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-13
Niagara FaIls and Return.

September DIST the c.. L. q w. Will
run a popular excursion, leaving
Bridgeport at 8 p. m, Central Standard
time: fare for round trip $500. Special
train of day coaches and Wagner sleep
ers. Double berth rate Zone way Two
dollars. Tickets good returning until
CeDtpmber 25th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-13

II had pneumonia fever and could
scarcely walk, was so weak. After l
had taken one bottle Of Hoods SarSapa-
rlla | was able TO walk. | have now
used three bottles and am we'll" Bliz-
abeth O. Huffman FellOwsville, w. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-13

The butter man, E. Myers, has opened
his store in rear of Stone & Thomas &,
between the new steel bridge and the
market house. Will sell the finest
Dairy Butter, . pounds Csc, pounds
SOC; also In the markets, statl No. is,
Second ward, stall No. 5S, Fifth ward.
Give him trial. Satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
TRACED TO HOLMES.
An Alleged Murder Near Columbus,
NjsS.-Rcoufsittou Papers.

COLUMBUS, MISS. August l6.-In this
town an alleged murder has been traced
TO Holmes and Andrew Pletzel. The regis
ter OF the Gilmore Hotel for January 18th
last bears the names Of Mrs. NJ. II.
Holmes and child with no place OF resi-
dence The woman Is described by the
hotel-clerk as tail and handsome. ana
the child. az a slight. fair-haired girl
about . years old. named Lucy. They re-
NAMED at the hotel three or four days
and were not sCcable. on the second day
after her arrival the woman went 20
the office Of Justice-oi-,he-fetc toote ana
said she desired a confidential talk with
him. She made her child leave the room.
She then made an affidavit before Justice
Foote, charging II. III. Holmes, then in
jail in Philadelphia, with murder When
asked by the Justice for her proof she
produced written paper signed by
Holmes, which she claimed 10 have found
among his papers in the Chicago castle.
In this document Holmes relates the
story of his murder of George n. Thomas
on the Tombigbce river, six miles below
Columbus. On this affidavit re1uisltion-
papers were ISSUED by Governor Stone.
Mrs. Holmes went to the law-orice or
Judge j. a. Orr and sought TO retain his
services to prosecute the case, but Judge
Orr refused his services. She left with
him the original confession of Holmes.
The woman gave as her reason for max
ing the affidavit that Holmes had be n
very brutal IN MS treatment OF Htr iOT
two years. and she hoped by his convic-
ton to get some Of his property, as he
WAS worth over 100000.
The document states that Holmes, PET
zel, and the murdered George Thomas
were in this CITY June 90 1894. but that
they stopped at different places and were
not seen together on the streets. Their
conduct was such as TO leave the com
munity under the impre sson that they
were strangers. \ few days after their
arrival they procured a small boat. and
all rOwed down the river After going six
miles Holmes got out on the bank In
search OF drinking water. and was absent
some time. When he returned Thomas
was dead PietZel said he had died from
falling out OF the boat and striking his
head on the rocks They buried him. and
returned to Columbus.
The requisition papers were issued. and
Chief Munder arranged TO 90 70 Phila-
delphia for Holmes, but IN the mean
time Mrs. Holmes had left the city
Judgs orr to-day. while admitting the
main facts about the confession. refused
to disclose the nature Of his business with
Mrs Holmes. but said he knew her rea-
son for wanting her husband brought here
from Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
THEY LOST AND WON.
Portsmouth and Richmond Play Two
Games.
The Dluebirds Put Ur Good Fici"-
fur-Thc Fine Work Of smith-
Draudts steadfncss-Ihc "'"c'
Contests of the state League.

NORFOLK. VA, August i6.-(Speciai)-
Portsmouth and Richmond played two
rnmcs OF ball this afternoon. Portsmouth
losing the first on errors ana winning 'he
second by timely hitting. The first game
was called at 2:3o o'clock. and Portsmouth
scored run. CaveIl got four bad balls,
went 10 second on Child's sacrifice, ana
scored on Mangan's single. They did not
score again until the seventh inning
when Halmnn singled. stole second. ana
scored on Mangan's single. They stopped
there. however. as not another "Grsenie'
got further than second base.
Richmond scored one In her first by
single and two errors Two more were
added In the fifth on single. fielder
choice. and an error, and one In the
eighth on two singles and "A feeders
choice. Leach and Knorr were the oppos-
ing pitchers. and both aid good work.
and II Leach had been given ahe support
that Richmond gave Knorr he would
have shut the Bluebirds out. Richmond
put up a good fielding game Smiths play
ting In left field being the particular Tea
lure.
The second game was called promptly
ut 20 o'clock. with Iannehill and Hailman
us opposing pitchers. The latter was Wild
however, and In the third inning was
taken out, Brandt filling his place Inc
latter pitched a very steady game. only
allowing the visitors five hits. The score
was tied by Richmond In the seventh In
ming. but In the eighth the locals won by
timely hitting and errors by the visitors.
Following are the scores:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17

plays. Rsfrorty's um?Iring was not what
IL should he. aud both sides suffered. but
Roanoke got the worst Of Il. For the first
three innings. neither team scorcd-in fact'
not a HIT had been made. In the fourth
with two mon on bases. Cavanaugh pound
ed out home run to deep left-centre.
The Farmers went all to pieces In the
18th, when few timely hits gave the
locals six runs, shid settled the game De-
yond all doubt. Stahis double. Lit'ies
single. and CavanauEh's out at first gave
them two more In the sixth.
Petersburg scored one IN the fourth. on
base on balls TO Pcnder. Lipperts SIN
Gle. and Sherers wild throw. They did
nothing more until the eighth. whea
singles by Lyons and Crockett dropped
fy ball b. Viox, for which ne made long
run. and Gaffney's out at FIRST, gave them
two more. The feature of the game. out
side OF Roanokes all-'round playing, was
the batting Of Lloyd. Eddie has been get
ting his eye on the ball lately, and to-
day he proceeded TO line It out in the
most approved manner. Twice he hit FOR
singles. ard once for double.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
PROBABLY TWO FATALITIES.
4 Nan and His Mother Shot from
Ambush.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. August ia
special TO the Age-Herald from Gadsden
says: John Thornton shot and. 1t IL
thought, killed Adolphus Coats and fatally
wounded the latters mother early this
morning at Coatss Bend. Etowah county.
about eighteen miles above this city.
Coats and his mother were walking In the
middle Of the road. when Thornton. who
was concealed, fired upon them. Coats
fell, and when he attempted to rise Thorn
ton fired a second time. This second shot
struck the woman. The first shot struck
Coats In the head producing what will
prove a fatal wound. The womans wounds
may prove fatal also.
The two families had been quarreIllng
for some time. and the male members
have had several difficulties before. Thorn
ton claims that Coats had DETAINED the
name Of his wife. and that matters had
come TO such a point that some one had
TO be killed. He knew that Coats would
pass certain place. and he concealed him
self there. and with a double-barrelled
shotgun fred upon him and fatally
wounded him and the old woman. 1t was
not his intention TO shoot the woman. he
says. but in firing the second time she
stepped In the way. Thornton skipped out
and Is still at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17

the train IA ynrio,sly estimated at from
COO TO a thousand men and boys on foot
and horseback.
Marshall. the principal In the killing OF
Dinkins. was standing on the platform
smiling when the train rolled IN. ana
stepped lightly TO the ground when IL
stopped. lie was followed by the others.
his gray-headed father. and Sergeant
Parker
The march to the penltentiary Chalf a
mile away was made on foot, the mob
walking ont In the streets, jostling,
pushing, and scrambl.ng 10 get close TO
the prisoners for q good view. Marshall
knew the way 10 the penitcntiary, ana
was I'm the lead with Coleman, while his
father walked with Fox, who had him oy
the arm.
The streets and sidewalks were lined
with people, white and black. but no
demonstration was made. other than a
few jeers at Little Deb" as he is called
by the boys. No indignities were offered
the men, but IL could be seen that their
humiliation was all that could be wished.
Arriving at the double gates, the pro-
cession was met by another concourse
OF people. 1t seemed as If every man and
boy In the city were there, but not a
woman was in sight. The crowd fol-
lowed the prisoners 10 the doors or the
prison, which were slammed in their races
as soon as the Sergeant and the three
prisoners were inside.
Marshall's father and even the reporters
were denied admittance until the descrip-
ton OF the prisoners could be recorded
and convict garbs fitted on each, which
was done inside half an hour. The
prisoners had little or nothing TO say.
but as they gazed about them at the
cells. the massive doors, the tall brick
walls, on top OF which paced sentries
armed with Wlnchesters. hope seemed to
depart from their breasts. and they rea-
lizea that for them the once joyous sun
had gone In everlasting eclipse.
Having hidden his son farewell. Mr..
Marshall visited Governor Stone at his
Office in the Capitol. and had short talk,
the nature of which Is not known. Ii
is doubtful If such thing as a pardon
was even limited at, and there is no proba-
bility OF one. for many years at least.
1t has been suggested that Senator J. a.
McI.aurn, counsel for the defence, who
will be Governor or January lst next,
would pardon his old clients. but no one
here believes that. lie could not afford IL.
as 1t would mean his political death
knell.
There Is considerable sympathy here
for Fox and Coleman, who were drawn
into the killing of Dinkins. but mono
for Marshall. and no one would sign a
petition for his pardon now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
RAILWAY FIGHT IN COURT.
A Dcrnicr Resort That Caused sur
urise-A Telegram.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, August Is
Tn the case of the Terminal railway VS..
the Cincinnati Southern here to-day III
the Federal Court the Western Union
Telegraph Company was lorceu
by process Of law TO bring INTO
court telegram that passeu
tween Receiver FELTON,, at Monmouth
Beach. n. j., and Manager Carroll po'n
OF the defendant company. ana bearing
directly on the case In hand.
The North Carolina and 81. LOUIS ran
road. August 81. leased n local freight
line known as the Terminal halfway
COMPANY. and valuable as affording ac-
cess ia many OF this city's largest manu-
factories. the lease not being effective III
August 18th.
The Cincinnati railroad long before day
Sunday morning. August 4th, having made
full preparations ahead, stole into the
CITY. and almost before their ruse was
detected had crossed the tracks Oh the
Terminal with switches, replacing those
of the latter into the yards OF the seve-
raj manufacturing concerns. Inc south-
ern holds by purchase the switch-nhe,
the belt railway paralleling the others
for n large part Of its course. giving the
latter the right OF way to the coVe'eu
factories - -
Manager Dunn, advising with his gene
raj manager by wire. obeyed the sum-
mons. The kilograms produced fairly
stampeded the attorneys for the Cincin-
natl Southern. who had not dreamed or
such n dernier resort being possible.
The case. which is being heard before
United States District-Judge Clark. will
be decided tomorrow.
The swltch-lino is now under control
temporarily of the North Carolina and
81. Louis. a railroad fight Of big proper
tlons is not an improbnbility between the
North Carolina ana Vt. Louis and the
Louisville and Nashville on the one hand.
and the Cincinnati Southern on the other.
as both the former have points OF van
tape the'other is Jealous Of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
THE TWO WINSTON DEEDS.
Why the One Given Hr. Blair Was
Not Recorded Sooner.

Mr. Lewis p. Winston being still absent
from the city no authorized explanation
could be obtained yesterday of the COM
plication arising from his having given
two deeds upon the same property, as
shown by the records OF the Chancery
Court, and reported in the Dispatch. Inc
matter was very generally discussed In
business circles. and there were many
rumors and theories afoat but such per
sons az would naturally be in possession
OF facts touching the case were very
reticent All that the record shows was
printed yesterday-that the deed OF bar
gain and sale given Mr. Lewis III. Blair
June 2lst was rot recorded until Wednes-
dqy afternoon at $50 o'clock, while the
deed Of trust given to Mr.. Marshall NJ
Gillian on Wednesday had been filed
three and a half hours before.
The movements OF Mr. Winston are not
known here. Before leaving the city
Wednesday evening he invited a friend
TO accompany him to Baltimore. where
Ire proposed spending few days, put
this gentleman could not leave his bust
ness. He did not advise his home peo-
pie how long he would be away. but
they were under the impression that he
was going 10 Baltimore or New York
on business that demanded his attention
II anything has been heard from the ex-
Sheriff since his departure this fact could
not be ascertained last night.
When Mr.. Blair WAS seen by Dispatch
man on Thursday soon after II was ascer-
tanned that two deeds had been presented
for record, he was asked If the deed TO
him was given as security or whether It
was a bone fide purchase OF the property
conveyed. He replied that II was q bona
nIe sale, but further than this he would
not discuss the matter. From what can
be learned In other quarters it appears
that while this was an out-and-out sale.
the money did not pass between Mr. Blair
and Mr.. Winston, and II was understood
that upon complying with certain cOndi-
tons embraced in the contract Mr.. Win
ston's property would revert 10 him.
There was no understanding ut that time
that the deed should not be recorded. but
IL Is said that Mr. Blair did subsequently
agree that ne would not have the deed
recorded unless certain conditions arose
1t was understood. on the other hand. that
the property was not TO be encum5 red by
auy decd OF trust
Mr. Gillian represented the Title and
Trust Company In his transaction with
Mr. winston, and gave him two certified
checks on the Citizens Bank aggregailng
S22,5Oo These went through the clearing
house and were received at one Of the
national banks, and 1t Is understood that
northern exchange or a letter OF credit
was given in lieu Of money. Mr.. Gillian
declined yesterday 70 discuss the case In
its details, but said when he put his deed
on record he did not have the slightest
idea that any other deed had been given.
When he saw frcm Thursdays Dispatch
that the Blair deed had been filed he has
- atFl. 20
lieved 10 find that his deed preceded Il by
several hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
DEATHS.

GALE.-Died. at the residence OF ~
parents, No. SIS Spring street Ihlis
August Is, 1896. HELEN Pearl 49,
eldest daughter Of l.. H. ana IT -,
Gale: aged years months a.i 800,
Funeral from Laurel-sireet M,."',r 40
Episcopal church THIS (sat1t14i ca
TERNOON at 1 O'Clock. i9"~'
acouain,ances Invited 10 attend.
RoANE-Died. Thursday. iSth in,''n y,
AT $50 a. NJ. COKAELiA - WAY
John c. Roane. .,sh,,a
Funeral At the residence OF her n n,s,,-S
No s0o Thirty.second street u a,
DAY. the i7ih instant az e'oNA ~
s,,,NnrRs-pled. Friday morning
W Ns youngest child Of john a, shs
henrietta saunders; aged years anu '
days ~. so,,,,rs
II, - ,sbes the pursst and best
II From earth that God mas sven
-, q. The nttle boy used 10 kissi
Wne,s is gone home with Jesus
Whom I shall Sec 49,. ,,u 10 there
a. nav darlins boy VIII DC INV"
with me.
u,,neraI from the residence OF the pa
M Ne Graham street, Futon
THIS saturday AFTERNOON al -
o'clock. e.. -.----.--. .-----~-.----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
SHOOT FOR A MEDAL
THE MANCHESTER GRAYs HAVE A
SPIRITED TARGET PRACTICE.
Mr.. J. Il. Vaughan Wins the Hand
some Prixc-A Delightful Outing nj
Forest Hili-Other Items from the
Soufh Side.
Soufh Side.

The Manchester Grays. Captain A. c.
Attkisson, had delightful outing yes
terday at Forest-Hill Park. The soldier
lads and their guests, OF whom there
were goodly number, repaired TO the
park quite early In the forenoon, and re-
malned at that pleasant resort until the
shades OF night drew nigh. number
OF Manchester officials and the members
OF the police force were among the guests
The morning hours were devoted to
games and other modes Of healthful ex-
ercise. A game Of ball between teams
made up OF members OF the company
afforded a good deal Of amusement The
score was 10 4. Dinner, a feature or
which was an elegant Brunswick stew
was served at 2 O'Clock, and the target
practice took place in the afternoon. The
shooting was very fine, and the distance
$50 yards. The prize was handsome
medal and Mr.. j. L. Vaughan won this
with w. II. Smith, Esq, as the second
best shot.
DR.. John w. Brodnax. Of Manchester.
who has been spending several days IN
buckingham, took part in a match game
OF ball at Aicoma on Tuesday afternoon,
and did very effective work for his side.
who came out winners.
Chick thieves are again at work.
They stole a lot Of fine fowls from Mr..
Lawson Burfoot last wednesday night
The tent meetings in Marks addition
are becoming more interesting every
night, and Rev. Il. T.. Chambers has been
working with u zeal to make the meet
ings successful. Thursday night another
large congregation was present ana lis
tened 70 an able and effective sermon.
The trained choir that take part In the
services render good music each night
and have been highly praised by all who
heard them.
Revival services will begin at Salem
Baptist. church, in Chesterfield county.
next Sunday There will be one service
on Sunday and preaching all day every
day during the week Rev. t. j. Nettles.
the pastor OF the church, will be assisted
In the meetings by Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson,
of Ashland.
The classification Of teachers in the
Manchester public schools viii be made
by tho Committee on Grades and the Su-
perintendent before the opening Of the
schools. Ii now seems 10 be pretty well
understood that most OF the old teachers
will have their same schools next ses-
sion. The election Of two new teachers
by the b0srd may cause a promotion OF
several Of the old teachers.
There win be a Sunday-school picnic
AZ Gilrs-Groye church, in Chesterfield
county. next Wednesday.
Paul Robertson Cc-lore,D was before the
Mayors Court yesterday morning on the
charge OF drunkenness. He was fined
$50 and costs.
Mr.. o. y. East. Of Swansboro', IS very
sick at his residence.
Mr.. J. II. Conway's child IS quite sick
at his home. IN SwansborI.
There will be a meeting OF the Street
Committee Monday evening at $50 O'Clock.
in the City Engineers Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17

The star course OF the Young Mems
Christian Association commences on the
evening of October 3lst. with the Lotus
Glee Club and Miss Minnie Marshall. the
eiocutionist. The organization mentioned
has appeared before Richmond audiences
several times and its popularity is al
ways attested by large houses and spon-
taneous applause. Miss Marshall is also
weli-known to Richmond people. By whom
her talent Is appreciated. The dates OF
the other entertainments have not as yet
been agreed upon. but they are to De as
follows The New York Philharmonic
Club: Leland II. Powers, the renowned
impersonator: George II. Vending, the
lecturer. who will discourse upon the
subject, Unseen Realities the Wesleyan
Gle and Mandolin Club; DIR. John B. De
Motto. who will lecture on the subject,
Harp Of the Senses. or the Secret OF
Character building; John Thomas, the
celebrated humorist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
pricr Bits OF News.

Treasurer II. ". Turner ard Mt z. d.
James, OF Coochland. are IN the city.
Miss Mary Blackburn. OF 1911 west CRY
street, has returned from a four-Ne
visit 10 her sister, Mrs. LoTaine, W
Maryland.
Mr.. John VI. Crane, Of New York. SUPP
intendent OF the eastern department e
the Standard Accident Insurance c.
pany, Of Detroit. spent a day or 80
In Richmond this week.
Counsel for Pokey Barnes ana N-w
Alternately. having receiv i the fccori ?
the trials In Lunenburg county, VII g.tl.
out delay visit Judge Samuel +. coleman,
and make application for new trlL
From last accounts received from Rev.
James y. Fair. u. D., pastor of Grace
Street Presbyterian church. he was 10
London, on his way home. He may ocl.
py his pulpit the first sunday 10 So
TENDER.
Mr. T.. Z. Routt. who has ben 10 A.s
York for some time IN the Interest !
several enterprises In which ~ and on
Richmond gentlemen are conceFr.i "|.
return 10 the city to-day. IL IS unlers'o'-
that he has recently sold a North caro-
lima gold-mine. and has negotauols
pending FOR the sale ~ valuable Pro-
perty Of this kind In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
SENATOR BLACKBURN SAFE.
Provided the Democratic Districts
Give Former Naiorities.

FRANKFORT. KY. August 16.-The re-
turns received to-day indicate that Sena-
tor Blackburn has enough pledges to Sc
cure his reelection 10 the Senate, pro-
vided the usually strong Democratic dis
tricts give their former maiorities. Many
of the men pledged 10 vote for blackburn
are opposed to his free-silver views. His
opponents claim that n majority OF the
Democratic nominees for the Legislature
are sound-money men.
The Owensboro' primary practically
elected Blackburn senator In the event
the next Legislature is not Republican.
Alexander Tompkins. the Blacksburg
man. won by a good majority to-day.
This completes the vote that Blackburn
requires to be elected. There are lB
votes In joint cuscus.
Most Of Blackburn's strength Ia In the
western part OF the State, and II Is said
that the only thing that can defeat him
IS a Republican Legislature or the advent
Of Governor Brown IN the race. Several
candidates in the Second and Third dis
trlcts are already pledged 10 Blackburn.
and II they are successful at the priIna-
res. his lead will be increased.