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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
POWHiTAN FIRES.
The birthplace of Marion HarIand"
Hurned-Caudidat

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, May IA
,Special)-The dwellinghouse OF Diana
Boiling, in this place. was burned this
morning about IL o'clock. II was noted
as the birthplace OF Marion Hariand."
and the present owner was a former
slave Of General Philip 81. George Cooke.
She was a seamstress and pastry cook
at General Cookies splendid Belmead resi-
dence in this county up to the end OF
the war She then purchased the 'Hawes
lot" here, and for many years has kept
a private boarding house, which was lib
orally patrOnized. The contents of the
dwelling were about all saved. but the
insurance Of 500 only partially covers the
loss.
We have had a series Of accidental
fires in POwhatan in the last eighteen
months. this being the NTH dwelling that
has burned. Among the losses was the
Fghting-Cr mansion, formerly the
residence OF DR.. john b. Harvie.
No new candidates Tor county Offices
have notified the Clerk Of their candidacy,
except Mr. John e Crowder who runs
for Commissioner of the Revenue. The
only candidates for the remaining offices
are the incumhents.
The Electoral Board have appointed all
u the election officers, and ordered the
printing OF the official tickets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

once and forever. The constitutional
convention must be controlled by the
white men; not white men with black
hearts. nor negroes. The world must be
shown that we are capable OF governing
ourselves. and that. Constitution or no
Constitution. law or no law. court or no
court. the intelligent white men OF South
Carolina intend to govern her. Let the
man who undertakes TO lead the ignorant
blacks suffer as he did in 1876. and re-
member that eternal vigilance Is the price
Of liberty.
gether. They can do nothing. An appeal
will he taken to the Supreme Court OF
the United States. but under the red
tape and technicalities surrounding II a
decision cannot be had IN time TO affect
the election OF delegates. 1t must be a
free. open fight. / appeal to the sover-
elgn people OF South Carolina, the wisest
and safest. and purest tribunal. to protect
their homes and liberties They have
never failed to respond to duty. The
government of the people must and shall
be perpetuated. and We are ready to lead
the fight under the white mans flag.
your obedient servant,
JOHN GARY EVANS, Governor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

Pope Abel, OF Virginia: John Stout. OF
South Carolina. ]. W. Bozeman. OF Mis-
siSsippi: J. W. Montgomery Wilson, OF
Maryland. and Joseph Walker, OF Virginia.
Motions were made and carried TO add
several other names 10 the list. which led
10 slight controversy over the policy
Of combining memorial mention 10 persons
having official connection with the con-
ventiou. The report was finally recon-
n,sttod. with instructions TO the commit
tee 10 confne the list 10 those last-named.
As amended. II includes the name OF
W. W. Gardner. OF Kentucky.
Rev. Mr. Holt. from the Committee on
Enrolment. reported that the member
ship Of the convention consisted OF aS
delegates on the financial basis. and io2
representatives from district associa-
tons Total i,25. There were present
1S2 delegates OF the first class. and ~
Of the second class. Total 9oi.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE.
\ resolution submitted by Rev. J. J.
Hall, of Norfolk. Va, at the request OF
the International Peace Congress, recon-
mending the establishment of "A high
court OF arbitration among the nations.
was adopted.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Vann (colored), president OF
the American National Baptist Conven-
ton. was introduced as the man who &C.
cupied the highest position OF his race.
and that he would occupy but minute
Of the time Of the convention. When the
minute was up DR. Vann said ne hated 10
let his audience so. for he seldom had
such an opportunity NAughter) He
san the colored peope were Intensely
Christian. and intensely Baptist. and that
what they lacked ia knowledge and sane
tined intelligence they proposed TO make
up In zeal. The white Baptsts he be-
lieved. needed TO exercise more zeal.
Since the emancipation proclamation, out
Of 100000 cclored people then liberated,
q million and half had been brought
into the Baptist Church. while out Of
100000 white people. ami after 200 years
OF work. but a few more have united
with the same church.
DR. Nann created a deep and favorable
impression upon the convention, and was
listened 20 for an hour.
FRATERNAL MESSENGERS.
The following fraternal messengers were
appointed 10 the BAPTIST anniversary meet
ings In session at Saratoga in June;
Mlssrs. Topper. Of Maryland: Thomas,
Of South Carolina; Prestidge, OF Ken
lucky: White. OF Alabama, and Haw-
thorne of Georgia.
To the National Baptist Convention
at Atlanta In August: Messrs Garrett or
Alabama. Burrows and Mcdonnell, OF
Georgia; Thomas. OF South Carolina.
The committee provided for by the reso-
luton OF A. Fentress. of Virginia, upon
UNCONVENTIONAL teaching. 10 report next
year was named as follows. Messrs. Fen
tress and Tupper. Of Maryland, Spalding,
q Georgia: Lambeth. Of New York, and
Perry, OF South Carolina.
The convention then adjourned. sine die,
after singing the hymn, "Blest Be the Tie
that Binds" and prayer by Rev. Mr..
Water
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Harvey l.. Wilson. Washington cor
respondent of the Times, Is in the city.
Mr.. w. f. Womble. OF the Raleigh
Evening Press was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Vernon c. Scriven, OF the Rich
rnond Howitzers, has returned from Po-
cahontas.
Joseph Leary (colored) was sent to the
penitentiary yesterday from Richmond
TO serve five years for burglary.
They say at the Office Of the Commits
sloner OF Agriculture that no damage
was done by the cold snap TO fruits In
this immediate section.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. :. Quarles left yes
terday afternoon for st. Louis Mo,
where they will be the guests Of Mr.
Walker Hill for several days.
The Young Mems Christian Association
cycle Club will have another early morn
Ing run tomorrow. The wheelmen Will
leave the association building at A. NJ.
Mr.. hoover of Barton Heights. carried
his school on the excursion to James,
town n Monday. The trip was In the ma
ture VI a surprise party. which the chill
dren greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. Bailey Pond, an account of whose
sudden blindness has been published In
The DISPATCH, has so far recovered. under
the care OF Drs. Ellis and Shields, that
he can now see TO walk around his
house.
Rev. ]. p. Cannon. pastor Of the Third
Presbyterian church, left Monday Tor
Dallas, Tex, 10 attend the General AS
sembly Of the Presbyterian Church, South.
Rev. Mr.. Cannon is delegate from the
Synod OF Virginia.
Willie billiard. small white boy. was
accidentally hit In the eye Sunday eve
MING nv some playmatfs on the corner
of Thirteth and + streets, and so badly
injured that the ball CT the eye had TO be
taken entirely out.
Friends OF tn old Dominion Hospital
are requested 10 send books 10 iii their
new bookcase. Members of the Library
Committee will be in attendance We'd
n sdays, the 18TH I'D. and 10Th OF May,
from 70 TO z. NJ
There Is no change in the strike Of the
coopers at the Glllego Mills. Captain cy-
rus Bossleux states that he has received
no proposition from the strikers. and in
tends 10 offer none. as they have plea
tiful supply OF barrels on hand.
Revival services continue every night
this week at Marshall-Street Christian
church and Third Christian church. Much
interest is manifested. Rev. II. c. Gar
r;son Is doing the preaching at the former
and Rev. Il. V. Omer at the latter.
A movement Is on foot to organize the
knights Of the Ancient Essenie Order
In Richmond The membership commit
tee Is constituted as follows: +. W. Gun
ningham. T. " Kendier Rev. DIR. Lam
drum. +. V. Baldwin, "A. W. Miller. X. w
Courtney. J. A. Baumgardner. G.. b:
James. T. L. Courtney. and w. Han
Crew.
Revival services are being held nightly
this week at Highland Park Methodist
church, with good audiences present. The
singing by the choir Is much enjoyed.
Rev. J. T. whitley. pastor OF Broad-stEee'
church preached last night, and the pas
tor. Rev. ]. n. Latham. Will preach to-
night. Thursday night Rev. DIR. Wander
slice Is expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
FIRE AT NEWPORT NEWS.
Five Houses Burned EARLY Yester-
day Morning.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 4.-(Spe-
cial)-Flve houses on Ivy avenue were
destroyed by fire shortly after o'clock
this morning. One was large building
owned by G.. T. Uzzell and occupied as
a grocery store BY II. A. Boyce. There
was an Insurance OF &,ecV on the build
ing and the stock. valued at $3.50,
was partly insured. The other houses
were small structures. Two OF Them
were owned By Peter Hampton (coloredD.
and the o<l1er two by Rufus Jones
(colored.) The burned district is In sec
ton OF the city inhabited principally by
negroes.
The Grand Lodge, Knights Of Pyth!as,
(colored) OF Virginia, convened here to-
day in its tenth annual session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
IL VIII Meet in Charlottesville To-
Day-Chapet Consccrated.

Special THE convention OF the Episco-
pal Diocese Of Virginia will convene In
this city tomorrow with Christ church
in its Tooth annual council. Bishop r.
N. Whittle will preside. About one hun
bred and nifty delegates are expected.
many OF whom arrived to-day
Edge Hii Memorial -napel a hand
some structure about five Eiles from this
city..was consecrated this afternoon.
The opening sermon OF the council viii
be preached tomorrow by Rev. W. NJ
Clark, and the body will be organized
at " O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
In Commemo of the Hebrew
ncnI.

The Hebrew Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton win hold their annual services at
the Hebrew Cemetery this afternoon at
$50 O'Clock in commemoration Of the Con-
federate soldiers who lie buried
there. The graves will be deco
rated. and the exercises will be of an
impressive character
The opening prayer will be offered by
Rev. Dr. W. W. Landrum. Rev. DR.. r. y.
Calisch will deliver an address. and the
benediction will be pronounced By Rev.
/ Koplowitz. The Walker Light Guard.
Captain Frank Cunningham. will attend,
and the ladies' Of the Hollywood and Oak
wood associations. the Junior Hollywood
Association, and the Junior Hebrew Me
mortal Society have been invited to be
present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
The ModIin Murder Trial.

DANvILLE. VA, May n-tspeciai.)-
The time Of the Corporation Court was
entirely consumed to-day in hearing evil
dence in the Modlln murder trial. Both
sides introduced a number OF new Wit
negses, the counsel for the defence to es-
tablish the plea insanity and the Common
wealth to break Il down. Al . ociock
ali The evidence was In. and court ad-
iourped 10 O'Clock Tomorrow morning,
when the instructions wiz be passed upon
ana argument commenced. The case may
20 10 the jury Tomorrow. there ~
much speculation as T. what the jury VIII
Go. Some seem 10 think that they WI
declare the man insane, others mat The
verdict will be a term in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
UnxsII Mills Not Sold.

The Haxall-Crenshaw mills were Offered
for sale at public auction yesterday. and
although there were Y>Out tD prominent
businessmen present. not bid was made.
Mr.. y ". Bowe was the auctioneer. He
cried the property in vain for half an
hour or more. Finding his Efforts useless
ne declared the sale off and thanked the
gentlemen present for their attendance
and "uuiet demeano
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

Rev. DIR. n. s. Barrett. of New York city.
one of the most gifted evangelists
In the country. DR.. Barrett recently
closed a most successful mission at 81.
Peters church, Charlotte. ". c.. the
former charge of Rev. Mr. stickney. the
rector OF Monumental. He made deep
and lasting impression upon the people
OF the Queen City. and viii come TO Rich
mond with the high commentator OF all
who know him personally or are ae-
Guainted with his Jahors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
THE BELFIELD SHOOTING.
Mr.. Hnrriss Admitted to Bail-Em-
porlu Notes.

EMPORIA, VA, May li.-CSpecial)-
Mr.. r. F. Harriss. who on yesterday
sho; Mr.. John r. Everett. at Belfeld.
was committed TO jail last evening. This
morning Harriss was brought before Judge
Barham, OF the County Court. and
bailed in the sum OF 1900 for his APP
pearance at June court. The following
gentlemen were his bondsmen: George
Mason. II. W. Hall. J. Il. Bailey. II.
schwartz, and ". @. Niblitt.
Miss Lucy A. Wilson left for Suffolk
this morning.
Mrs. Charles II. Nash. Of Hopkinsville.
KY, is visiting her mother. Mrs. General
John r. Chambliss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
The Plucmncher Case.

The case Of the Commonwealth against
=. H. Plumacher, charged with grand
Larceny. was 10 have come up for its
thlfd hearing in the Hastings Court yes
terday II was postponed until the sd
owing to the absence of Mr.. l.. O. Wen
denburg. an important witness.
Judge Mullen. OF Petersburg, presided
over the Hastings Court yesterday. Sc
veral trifing cases were tried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
Endorse the jenkins system.

r. f. Lee Council, Junior order United
American Mechanics. No. II. at a regular
meeting held In their hall Monday night,
voted unanimously 10 endorse the Jen-
kins underground electric-railroad system.
This is strong organization, having
80 members, and 1t is expected that all
sister councils in the city will take the
same stem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
From the Police stations.

George Brown and Jerry Richardson,
hot, coIored. were locked up yesterday on
the charge Of stealing a bale OF hay from
Peter Paul
Maggie White was arrested for cursing
and abusing Robert Shenaul,.
\ negro namtd Henry Jorian was ar
rested Yesterday on suspicion. He had
chld's tricycle. which IL supposed 10 have
been stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
To Give n Poverty Party.

The Junior AID Society OF Trinity
Methodist church will give a Poverty
Party Friday night at Corcoran Hall
Exercises will commence AT o'clock
In this novel entertainment the young
ladies VIII be assisted by Mr. George F.
TAYLOR. the character impersonator,
and the Imperial Quartette. The en-
tertainment is for the benefit Of the
church lights
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
DIR. McCaw's Lecture Postponed.

The third and Last OF the series OF lee
lures to be delivered in the lecture-room
Of St Paul's church by DR.. McCaw anent
his travels in the East has been post
poned from tonight until Wednesday,
May I'D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

An adjourned meeting OF the Grain
and Cotton Exchange was held at 1850
O'Clock yesterday morning. with President
Elicit in the chair.
Captain r. II. Deane OF the committee
appointed for that purpose. read resolu-
lions Of respect 20 the memory OF he
late Charles Watkins and the late Wister
Archer, who are members OF the Elk
change. The resolutions were adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
Both Are Doing We,s.

Miss Kate Cheatham. OF west Grace
street. and Mr. ". r. Lynn. who were
80 painfully hurt last Friday by their
horse running away and throwing them
out OF a buggy, are both improving Mt
Lynn had several ribs broken and was
otherwise injured. Miss Cheatham had
her face scratched and bruised by being
dragged several snuares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
The Wednesday Club Concerts.

1t was Inadvertently stated in yester-
days Dispatch that the annual May
festival OF the Wednesday Club would
be celebrated on Wednesday and Thurs
day instead of Thursday and Friday. \
large number OF seats still remain on sale,
and may be secured at the box-oiiice at
the Academy of Music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
J.. worth, Young Man Drowned.

MATHEWS, VA. May h-tSpeciaL)-
Cap ain william Hudson. commander OF
the hsh.ng-sleaIner L,zE.e coiburn, whicn
came Ia Sunday. reports the unfortunate
drowning Of George smith, a MEMBER
OF his crew. on the day before. George
Smith was a son Of T.. W. smith,
skilled canoe builder VI New Point ana
a very worthy and industrious yours
man. He sacrificed his life In the effort
% save d comrades hat, which had fallen
overheard. In leaning over 10 catch The
hat an oar resting under his body rolled
him overheard. ana he was drowned al
most Immediately.
Two sets of the purse net were made
TO secure his body. but without success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
4 Very Slim Docket Yesterday.

n the Police Court yesterday the docket
was small and embarrassing Frank Hill
was fined $50 for throwing a brick at
an unknown man. Frederick Gray was
assessed $40 for fast driving on the street.
There were one or two other cases OF
minor importance disposed OF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

ROANOKE. VA. May i4-(special.)-
John Norman, a colored man. aged q
years. wAiie engaged with four compan-
Ions In hauling seine Just west OF the
foot bridge opposite the lock-shops about
noon to-day. became entangled In the
selne. and, being unable TO swim or ex-
tricate himself. was drowned. The negro
during his struggle caught hold OF ons
Of his companions and came near dEewnr
Ing him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
To Move the Offices To-Day.

The offices OF the Auditor. Second Audi
tor, and Treasurer will be removed from
the basement OF the Capitol 10 the new
State Library building to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
The Governor Coming Home.

Priyate-Secretary Chesterman yesterday
received a telegram from Governor OFer-
rail-. stating that affairs al Pocahontas
we're improving and IN At he would be
home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
Ri,hmona People In New York.

NEW YORK. May it--(Specialt- IN. ~
Rosenbaun. Imperial; NJ. A. Lack. Coie-
man, d. c. Richardson. 81. Denis: W: ,.
Payne. Marlborough, J. II. Neimysr. I'm
perial. -.----------------s -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

The Oregon Press Association Is eons'd-
ering the Invitation OF the Executive COM
miitee Of the Cotton states and lnterna-
tIonai Exposition 10 visit Atlanta In oc-
tober. and advices state that the assecia-
tlon will probably be on hand In body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
The Monumental MIssIon.

The mission to be held at Monumental
church next tall viii be conducted By
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15
suNDAY.scHooL noARD.
MEMORIAL NOTICES.

Memorial notices OF members who have
eiea during the past year. prepared by
sslaent Nhitsitt. were read by IL. H.
harris. The list Included Ex-Governor
Crown. Of Georgia, and Revs. Alexander
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-15

"a crisis confronts US: an issue has
been thrust upon us without our VIII or
consent. at a time when peace was hover
ing over the State. South Carolina Is
enjoying en- era OF Industrial Improve
n:ent; factories are being built In greater
number than elsewhere In the south; the
credit OF the State ranks higher than
ever in It's history. our bonds not be
ing pnrchasable at premium OF less
than 10 per cent. The march cf>progress
Is about TO be stopped; the black hand OF
negro domination hoyers over us: we
must meet the issue like South Caro-
iinlans. There are only two fiagS-the
white and the black-under which Will
you enlist? The one is the white, peace
fui nag Of Arglo-Saxon civilization and
progress: the other the black flaa OF the
debase,l and ignorant African. with the
white traitors who are seeking 10 marshal
the negroes In order 10 gain political
power.
at this time. when . constitution In to be
made guaranteeing white supremacy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-10
State University Gymnasium.

The gymnasium of the state uni
versity, Columbia, was opened recent
ly. Much has been heard of the gym
nasium and it is we'll worth all the
space it has taken. The curators
begged the legislature for a separate
building, but, while failing to get
this, they succeeded in getting a lib
eral appropriation for equipment. The
basement under one entire wing of the
main building has been fitted up as a
gymnasium. Properly speaking the
room is not a basement, for this end
of the building is SO high that the
room is above ground. The ceiling is
rather low, but in other respects the
room is all that could be desired. In
it are dumb bells, Indian clubs, tes-
tors, trapezes, ropes, etc, in short
everything which is needed to
develop every muscle in the
body. Now every student will
have the advantage OF physical train
ing. DR.. Cutler has been in charge,
and is organizing classes of all students
who join the gymnasium. A chart is
made on which the student is COM
pared to the average, and then q
prescription is given him, showing
what apparatus to use.
Despite the fact that the university
has the best football team in the
league, the best coach in the west, the
finest athletic park in the west, aud a
gymnasium that is not exceled in the
whole country, it is painful fact that
interest in athletics is not what 1T
should be.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-10
MISSOURI SCHOOL FUNDS.


-
Apportionment OF foreign insurance TAI
Moneys for 1895.
State Auditor Seibert has appor-
toned the S1O7.60s. 81 county foreign
insurance tax moneys for 1895, now in
the state treasury. to the various
counties and the city of St Louis up
ON the basis of IL. 3g2Sc per capita of
school children IA each, as shown by
the last enumeration certified to the
superintendent of public schools, as
required by section of the act OF
March 20, 1895. This money is in lieu
of county and municipal taxes on the
net premiums collected by foreign in
surance companies in 1894, and will,
when paid to the counties. be divided
between the revenue funds OF the
counties and incorporated cities and
TOWNS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-10
DaEApFuL ACCIDENT.


0.s Person Tr.mPlsa g Osss.s sne 81. ~ -
Mors o. .sss 1870 ~ .. !. s. s corner
s..... 70 e,,s Nev 81. Mnryse Cathedral
Sc Lorain, Ohio.
L0RAIS, o.. Oct THE laying Of
the corner stone for the new St Mary's-
Catholic church in this city yesterday
was accompanied by an awful dis
aster. Fully 5000 people were In at
tendance and the priests were about
ready to proceed with the services.
when an accident occurred that cre--
ated q panic and killed one person
outright and wounded about fifty
more. several fatally
The foundation for the building ex-
tended about ten feet above the base
ment bottom, and on this was erected
a platform where the ceremonies were
being held. Over LOCO persons were
standing on the floor. when section OF
IT. containing about 500 people, sank
beneath it's burden and precipltated
them into the pit. The section which.
pave way was in two wings.
ard as It sank it formed a.
death trap for the people from
which there was no chance to,
escape. The pit resembled an inverted
roof of very steep slant, the ends be-
ing closed up by stone walls, and into
this it was that there were crowded
men. women and children in one strug-
cling heap.
Those at the top of the mass escaped.
easily. hut when the nit was partly
emptied those victims still entrapped
could not Chamber up the steep sides.