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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Pretty Wedding in Luray.

LURAY. VA. July 25.-(Special)-The
Methodist church In this place was the
scene of pretty marriage ceremony this
evening at 6:l5 O'Clock, the parties being
Mr. George NJ. Laws. of Boyce, Clarke
county. Va. and Miss Leila \. Young
of this place.
Rev l.. Il. Jones' the brides pastor
ofiicated. and tn wedding march war
rendered in good style by Mr.. John I'll.
Read Jr. Miss Leona Fitch, of Augusta
county, Va. was maid of honor and
Mir j. T. Latham OF Culpeper county,
acted as best man. The ushers were
Messrs. X. 4. Herndon. c. Il. Pierce. and
G.. +. Chapman. Of Luray. and Mr.. j. T.
Sprint OF Clarke county. The church was
handsomely decorated for the occasion,
ana the bridal party was preceded up each
aisle by two little girls strew!nS nowers.
TIL bridal presents were numerous ana
handsome The bride Is a daughter of
our townsman. ID. I. Young, Esq. and
has many friends, VINO wish her much
happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laws left on the north
bound train for Washington city and
other points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
NOYDTON'S BUDGET.
Masonic Officers Elected and In
stuIIcd--persOnaI.

ROYDTON. VA, June 25.--(Special)-
Fitzwhysonn Lodge Of Masons convened
here last night in commemoration Of the
anniversary Of ST. John the Baptist. and
elected and installed officers for the en-
suing year, as fellows: g. VI. Brown,
wor,hipful master. A T. Homes, senior
warden: c. y. Williams junior warden.
O. y Wells, treasurer; }. j.. Neils. sec
rotary: h. &. Goods. senior deacon; l.. j..
Cogbnl. junior deacon.
Amendments were made as follows:
c. ]. Faulkner ami W. f.. Moore, stewards,
l.. II. Newman. tier; and Rev. /. VI.
Boyden chaplain. The lodge Is in
fiourshing condition.
Recent copious local showers have Wis
tied this section and crops are looking
better. An average crop Of tobacco has
been planted. but II is late.
The average yield % the wheat-crop
throughout this section is not az good as
II was thought it would be before har-
vest.
Rut little tobacco is offered for sale
here now. more than three fourths OF last
years product having already been sold.
Mr. J. 3. Wells has returned home from
a weeks visit to Richmond, whittier he
went on business. and to attend meet
Ing Of the Mystic shrine. and reports nav
ing had "A grand time.
Judge W. f.. Homes Will leave IN n few
DAYS for a months vacation and tour OF
Europe.
Or. Leander Faulkner of South Boston,
Va. is here on It visit 70 his son, Mr. {.
J. Faulkner.
The contract has been awarded for
new Methodist parsonage in Boydton,
and work on the same will begin soon.
Mr. g. NJ Robinson is stopping at the
Exchange Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
FEELS HONORi;D.
A Boy That Deserves n Medal a. the
(bumujou stePpcr.

GREENNILLE y. C.. June 25.-(Spe-
cialD-Greenville feels highly honored that
Miss Lima Sheppard, young lady Of this
town. won the music medal in the contest
before the Teachers Assembly at More
head Miss Sheppard is only II years
old. and possesses an extraordinary talent
for music
This town has developed a sound sleeper
in the person Of a l5-year-old boy. Some
time after he retired last night his mother
heard an unusual noise in the boys room,
"a If some one was struggling. Going in
she found him tossing himself about on
the bed. Calling him she received no re-
Spouse. and even a vigorous Shaking fail
ed 70 arouse him. The boys father went
in and tried 10 wake him, but with no
better surCpss. He then took the sleeper
in his arms. carried him into another
room. and poured a pitcher Of water on
him. but still he slept. The family be-
coming alarmed a physician was sent for
who examined the slceper's heart and
pulse and said he could ind nothing a all
wrong. While those who had gathered
were consulting about the boys condition
he swoke and wanted TO know what they
were doing. He was told what had oc-
CURED and asked IL he was not sick. He
astonished them by saying he was per.
fectly well. Was simply asleep. and woke
up when his nap was out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
CoIIidcd with an Eicctric-Cnr.

Yesterday morning shortly after 8
o'clock one Of Fox's delyery-wag0ns col
Hded with closed car No. p OF the Main
street line at the corner of Madison and
Main streets. and serious consequences
were narrowly ayerted.
The car was crowded With passengers.
and Just as IL got across the middle OF
Madison street the wagon came rapidly
down the hin from Franklin street. The
shafts OF the vehicle struck the car
broadsiIc. both penetrating its sides and
missing d lady. who was sitting with her
back To the window, but few Inches.
Motor-man Cu'chins. VINO was in charge
OF the ear. quickly applied the brake and
brought it % stanisul. but not before
the horsa had been thrown down and
dragged several feet. The name Of the
driver o. the wagon could not be ascer-
tanned and the matter has not yet been
brought TO The attention OF the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
ON THE APRON ATT0X.
PETERsBuRG's MANY CANDIDATES
FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR.
a Thief Admit. His Guiit-Oid Citi-
acu Very Ui-Thc POstmastcr Over
wOrkcd-RaiIrOad Employees Paid
On-I'crsOnuI and General.

PETERSBURG VA. June 2j.-tSpecial)
Among the candidates for Mayor at the
next spring election may be mentioned
Colonel Joseph L. Rockwell. the presi-
dent of the Common Council, Messrs.
W II. Taley and II. +. Stratton, MEM
bers OF the Council from Fourth Ward
and several other gentlemen of promi-
nerce. whose announcements have not
yet been formally made. As Mayor Col
uer has made an exceptionally good Off
Ger. and has been generally recognized
as such 1t is probable he will be a can
dictate for reelection. BY the time that
the primary takes place IT is thought that
several OF the present candidates VIII
drop out. Subsequent Developments may
cause some opposition also 10 other
municipal officers at present in office.
ADMISSION OF GUILT.
The negro William McNeal. who was
arrested last night 10y the police on the
charge of stealing $50 in money and three
suits OF clothes from Mr. Thompson a
citizen Of Chesterfield county. to-day adj
mitted his guilt. lie further said that
he had placed the money in the hands
of another party for safe keeping. and
that he intended to use II i'm employing
counsel TO defend him. McNeal said
that he did not care about being sent
To the penitentiary, as II was not am
cult matter to escape from that institn-
ton. This fellow is wanted In Rich
mond. in Chester, in Crewe, and in other
places 20 answer charges OF robbery.
Personal AND GENERAL
The employees OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company IN this city
were to-day paid of for the past month.
Rev. Father +. }. O'Farrell is visiting
In Baltimore.
Mr.. William r. Davidson. one Of our
old and most respected citizens, is Sc
riously sick at his home on Adams
street.
Postmaster Hugh X. Smith is not so
well to-day. lie has really been over
worked at the post-ofce by reason OF
the short force allowed by the depart
mcnt.
Mr.. Joseph Mullen and family, of Balti-
more, are guests IN the family OF judge
j. NJ Mullen, in this city.
Miss Mary y. Collins and Mr. James
Collins have gone to Baltimore on two
weeks visit.
DR.. r. $. Powell and daughter, of
Brunswick county are visiting In the
city.
Momon Gregory, the famous banjoist
OF Lees army. Is in the city.
Judge Mullen. of the Hastings Court
has been quite busy for several days
making up the lists OF grand and petit
Jurors to serve for the next twelve
months. In the selection Of these jurors
il often happens. by singular coincidence
that the same men are drawn.
Miss Flora I.ovenstein. daughter OF
Senator Lovenstein. Of Richmond, who
has been visiting friends here, has re-
turned home.
Rev Porter Hardy. Of the Methodist
church. in Etirick, is spending a ie"
days In Ettrick.
Accounts from the several counties In
this section represent that the apple crop
and. consequently the crop OF brandy
VIII be very short this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
DIGNITY or SERVICE.
DIR. Bogc's Address ut the Ciosins
Exc,risrs Of Hogc Academy.

BLACKSTONE. VA, June 2j.-tSpsciaiD
The closing exercises OF Hoge Academy
were conducted last night In the Method-
st CHURCH. and a large crowd gathered
from far and near 10 hear the annual adj
dress delivered by Rev. Moses ID. Hose,
ID. D.. of Richmond. Rev. I. L. Epes
presided
Dr. Uoge was in fine trim and was U.s.
tened TO with rapt attention. The main
thought through all OF the address was
the beauty and dignity OF service, where
i'm alone lies true greatness. The Doctor
said that every person was born Tor a
certain work. and that It should be the
aim OF every one TO find his work. Some
lives. he said, were like lock that no
KEY ever fits. or rather like key that
never finds it's lock. The address was In
terspersed with striking illustrations from
nature and from literature. sacred and
profane. but most Of all did the speaker
rely. upon the truths Of Holy Writ where
with 10 emphasize his statements.
HIS INTEREST IN THE SCHOOL.
The Doctor takes great interest in the
academy. and he is greatly beloved by all
connected with 1t. It's present condition
Of success is largely due to his liberality
and energy.
His address was full Of good advice to
the boys whom he loves and whom he
would influence Alright
NEXT SESSION.
The next session will gee the establish
ment Of literary society, and several
medals will be offered. Valuable books
have been donated TO the academy by
Or. Hoee. the Central Presbyterian, and
Rev. James a. Little.
Governor O'Ferrall has promised to de-
liver the opening address in September.
Dr. Mcilwaine. Of Hampden- Sidney. as
sisted In the services last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

Ivanhoe Lodge. No. "a. nights OF
Pythlas. he elected the following Off
GERS: Chancellor Commander. w. Mac
Jones: Vice-Chancelor, James w. Cor
don. Preate. James ". Srnrp; Master
OF Work. w. Bailey Saunders; Master
at Arms. C. Il. Norman: Inner Guard.
r. A. Shepherd Outer Guard. X. Archer
Williams.
The following officers have been elected
by Syracuse Lodge. No. 3: +. L. Pullism.
past chancellor; K. +. Dyson. chancellor
commander; T. ". McCabe. vice-chancel-
Tor. George w. Lonsworth. prelate; W.
VI. Evans, master al arms. J. G. Satter-
white, master Of work; w. III. Holmes,
inner guard; \. a. Evans. outer guard.
These officers will be installed next Mon
day night.
Mr.. George Il. Bowden, secretary-treas-
urer. Section POP. Endowment Rank,
knights OF Pythias. has paid to Mrs.
Helen J. Montgomery Of clifton Forge,
slCOl-the amount OF her husbands in
surance in the Endowment Rank.
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Details of the Celebration of the
rhiiOmnfbenn society.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. June .j.-(Spe-
cial)-The beautiful auditorium at VII
liam and Mary College WAS filed last
night to its utmost capacity by those anxi-
Gus to witness the celebration OF the
Philomathean Society.
After the opening address by Mr. r..
H. Tucker, of Danyile, Mr.. ). .. Bland,
OF Virginia, was introduced. and took the
affirmative side Of the question for debate
which was. Resolved That the Hawaiian
Islands should be annexed to the United
States" The negative side was presented
by Mr.. j. ". Wright. Of Washington. D.
&. Both young gentlemen acquitted them
selves with great credit. and, after care
full and critical deliberatiOn by the com
mttca the medal was awarded to Mr.
Bland by Senator Stubs in an appro-
pirate speech.
Then came the orations-Grst. ''rhe Sum
Of American Patriotism" by Mr.. :. y.
Wood: second. THE Magnetism" by Mr.
j. G. Hill.
Both Of these efforts were very cIed'-
table. and the medal was awarded to Mr.
Wood by Rev. W. r. Roberts.
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Meeting Of the Board Of Visitors
HccPption and German.

LEXINGTON, VA. June 2j.-(Special)-
Tie Board Of Visitors of the Virginia
Military Institute .aet to-day in the In
siitute library Those present were :.
II. Letch r.. Esq. president; Colonel j.
Hairston. Hon w =. Rhea. colonel ii. 1.
Parrish. General Charles J. Anderson,
Alexander Hamilton, rsq., Colonel g.
Percy HAYES. Major j. NJ. Lowell, and
Hon. Henry Fairfax. The superintend-
ents annual report was received and
referred TO the prop2r committee. some
important changes were recommended in
some of the courses and were adopted.
There were many applications for state
cadet appointments. which Will be made
tomorrow. The programme for the day
was gone through with the principal fea-
ture being battery drill and cartridge
firing by the cadet battery under the
command OF Lieutenant Blake. i. ;. \.
The post band gave an open-air con-
cert in the evening. and the grounds were
brilliantly Illuminated for the OCCASION.
\ reception was rendered the Board of
Visitors and alumni by 5. H. i.etcher.
ESQ. al his residence on Jackson ave
nue., at night.
The final German took place IN The
mess hall at 10 o'clock. and was bril-
liant affair.
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HOT SPRINGS. VA.
VIRGINIA HOTEL. COTTAGES. AND
BATH-UOlS 81
NOW OPEN.
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SAME
EXCELLENT MANNER AS
HERETOFORE.
yvApN-SpRINGs HOTELS

WARM-SPRINGS HOTELS
WILL OPEN JUNE lST.
Many improvements VIII be made, and
comforts and attractions OF the place
greatly increased. Schedule OF prices
same as heretofore. Apply for terms. etc.
to FRED. STEkItl, Manager
NH f7-Su WE Hot Springs. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

BERRYNILLE, VA. June 25-(Spe-
iai)-Our usually quiet community has
been in a state Of considerable excite
mcut Tor the past few days, occasioned
by the announcement on Saturday night
that a negro named Henry Robinson
had attempted 10 criminaily assault Miss
Maggie Nails, the 4o-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. Nails, the tenant on the Dumb
earth" farm. situated about two miles
south Of here.
Robinson was arrested and is now in
Jail here. RumOrs OF an attempt at
lynching were circulated here on Satur-
day and Sunday nights. and groups Of
excited men. principally negroes. armed
and prepared 10 resist any such attempt
might have been seen on the streets and
near the jail. But such rumors We're
unfounled and no attempt. it is believed
viii be made 10 interfere with the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
WEST LYNCHBURG HOTEL.

10 rooms; now open: three miles from
Union Depot. Lynchburs. Trolley-cars
every twenty minutes Blue Ridge
mountains and Peaks Of otter in full
University. says the chalybea spring IS
equal 10 any iron spring in Virginia for
medicinal use Ternis-court, ten-pin al
ley, shuttle board free, for guests only
For picture OF hotel and other inforna-
ton apply to c.. l.. STUBBS.
my 22-W& SuSm West Lynchburg. Va.
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University of \. &. Summer school.

CHAPEL HILL. y. C., June 25.-(Spe-
cial.) The second session Of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina summer School for
teachers and for university extension was
opened to-day one hundred and twenty
five teachers are present, and large addi-
tons are expected tomorrow. when the
lectures begin.
Charlotte. Raleigh. Goldsboro'. Whining
ton. Ashevile. Greensboro. and other
progressive towns are represented by their
foremost teachers.
The success Of this school means a
strong forward movement for public edu-
cation in North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
THEY DO NOT EXPECT ANY.
The Richmond tptrims Think the
Fortune story IL "a with.

The following paragraph. clipped from
a Charlottesville paper will be read with
interest here:
"Memb rs of the Antrim family. which
are scattered from the Atlantic 70 the
Pacific. one branch of which resides IN
Charlottesville are interested in ascer-
tanning that thy are heirs 10 an estate
left In Ireland 10y Lord Antrim. who died
iu 1856. BY the recent death of the only
direct her-claimant residing I'm England.
practically tie whole OF Antrim county.
Ireland. which Is valued at S15pc0,o09 if
In % the American heirs. who settled
many years ago at Germantown, Pa. and
who are now mostly collected a. Hami-
ton. O.. Richmond. Ind. ind through Hi
nois."
The Richmond family OF Antrims do
not attach any importance 10 this report
though they have heard good deal about
il recently. There is no question about
their relation 20 Lord Antrim. but they
do not expect 10 come into any fortune be
cause of this relationship. They have
made no Effort whatever to establish the
correctness or incorrectness Of the report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Moonlieh, To-3Iorrow Night.

Tomorrow n.eht charming excursion
vii be- given down the river on the
steamer Pocahontas. II Will be for the
benefit Of the Free Dlspensary and Ma
ternity HOSPITAL Of which Mrs. William
NJ. lin is president. The boat viii leave
the wharf al ) T. NJ \ band of music
viii ,nliven the occasion and refresh
.ng ices VIII he served. The excursion
viii be- under the management of the
following ladies: Mrs. William NJ. Hill
Mrs ". G. Preston. Mrs. W. }. White
head, Mrs " II. Meyer. Mrs. +. Raab'
Mrs. f. u. Tallcy. Mrs. Jacob Reinaardt'
MIS-. r.. g. Saund -rs. Jr.. Mrs. {. W.
Tanner. Mr. Il. Mcmahon, Mrs. J. II.
Hockaday Mra i. G. CIrdwell, Mrs. w.
W. Wright Mrs y y. Reddy. Mrs. Zen.
Palmer. Mrs. John William HARRISON
and Mrs. ]. j. Cary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
4. -. -. r. Installation and banquet.

Nelson Encampm,nt. No. .. lndepend-
eut order Of Odd-FcllOws. at it, regular
meeting. installed the following officers
FOR the ensuing term, Grand-Patrlarch
Manly b. Ramos officiating.
Robert Hin. Jr. chief patriarch; Or.
r. \. Donaldson. nigh priest. G. f. Gary
senior warden: Louis \. Tucker. scribe;
John n. Capitaine. treasurer
Suitable action was taken on the death
Of Patriarch y. r. Burr. who was one
Of tho oldest Vatriarchs in the state. The
Grand Patriarch was requested 10 make
special mention Of his death TO the Grand
Eucampmcnt
Considerable business was transacted,
and after speeches by Past Chicf-Patri-
arch Charles Pohng and Grand-Represen
tativc George e. Davis. the camp retired
from labor TO refreshments.
The Grand Encampment will meet july
9th al Portsmouth, Va. and ii is expected
that a fun delegation viii 20 from Rich
moud Mr.. Manly Il. Ramos a. Grand
Patriarch. has during his term instituted
several CuCdmpmeuts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
ID Ri AM.
Hurt by 81 ScnffOId FnlIing-Re-
signcd-PcrsOnai.

DURHAM. y. c.. June 25.-(Special)-
Yesterday morning about II o'clock there
was an accident near the cotton-milis,
in West Durham, which may prove seri-
Gus. While two workmen-Oscar Brown
II9U ~ fsnq sI5M-suolS A9AIpU pun
work on a twO-stOry house the scaffOld
suddenly gave way and they were pre-
cipitated TO the ground a distance Of
about p feet. Brown in falling struck
several pieces Of timber and was badly
bruised. Stone was also considerably
bruised up. and II is thought was hurt
internally. He was taken TO the Watts
Hospital late yesterday, and his recovery
H. considered doubtful
Mir. NJ. ". Reed who for the past four
months has been general superintendent
Of the Blackwelrs Tobacco Company. re-
signed on yesterday. and his successor
viii probably be appointed in few days.
IL ia understood that Mr.. Reed will be
appointed business manager Of the Office.
quite a number of our citizens and pub
lic-school teachers have left for Bedford
City. Va. where they will attend the
Summer School Of Methods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
,,,,cI.ed ,,ifhout Proyocation.

Eariy yesterday morning while passing
up Broad street. in the neignoorhood OF
Ford's Hotel. two young men were at
tackled by about twenty negroes, ana as
a result one of the gentlemen was cut
with a dirk by ono of the negroes. Inc
fracas WAS brought about by the failure
on the part of one Of the young men 10
eunply = match when asked 10 do 50 by
one Of the negroes.
The matter has been reported to the
notice but as they have no clue TO The
IDENTITY OF the negroes no arrests nave
been made. one Of the negroes lett
rnaudolln on the sidewalk after the serim-
mage. and this IS now in the hands OF the
police
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, June %
(Special.)-Mr. Clarence W. Robinson. Il
well-kuown young man OF this city. il in
the field for the Legislature. He wants 10
be sent to the House OF Delegates by the
- mocrats At present Mr. Robinson Is
in the transportation business. being con-
nected with the local Office Of the Mer-
chants and Miners Trans JOrtat.On Ioil-
pany. He is studying law. however.
one OF the best features uf the enter
tainment last night in connection with
the public installation OF nawly-siected
officers OF Bremond Lodge. NJ 2I. 4. +.
and \. NJ, was the recitation by Miss
Carrie Strauss OF Richmond She cipti-
waited the audience. and was literally APP
plauded. Miss strause is here on visit
TO her sister. Mrs. j. A. liirshberg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
sUprer,Ie Court of AppeaIs.

WYTHENlLLE, VA, June 25.-(Spe-
c.alD-The proceedings in the Supreme
Court Of Appeals to-day were - follows:
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
" Harmon and Crockett. Bowling and
Stanley for appellants; White and Blu
chanan for appeliees. Argued and sub
mttcd.
Sarah II. Thomas VS.. II. Stewart, ex-
ecutor. Fulkerson, Page & Hurl, Ash
worth & Sutherlin for appellant; Burns
and Stewart foT appellee. Argued and
submitted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

The annual meeting OF the Bureau OF
Credits took place NJ the company once
l2i2 east Main street yesterday morning
Tne meeting WIS quite informal. ana
Vas only called TO comply win me
statute. which compcls all such insu-
tutloua 20 hold at least one general meet
Ing every year $50,
Thcr. wrs a large attendance OF SUI
sc,ibcrs and some routine DuSihesS ""S
disposed Of. $50, A..
The secretary's statement Sho"eu w
,o,irs az The concern TO be in flourish
inc condition with membership OF
eighty. and numerous applications on
hand for admittance to the advantages
II he huTfIu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
PISTOL AND SHOTGIN.
One Used Without Effect and the
Other Drawn.

Mr. Z. W Fogg appeared at the
Second Police Station yesterday after
noon and swore out a warrant against
Jessie Hoy. charging him with assaulting,
striking and attempting to shoot his SON
William Fogg. An officer called at the
residence Of MIR. Hoy. but he was then not
al home His wife said he would cal!
at the station as soon as he returned.
Later in the afternoon Hoy went TO
the Third Station. and surrendered him
se'f. and was bailed for his appearance
iu the Police Court.
II is alleged that Mrs. Hoy complained
% her husband that William Fogs had
insulted her Hoy watched for Fogg. so
II is said. and struck him in the face.
Fosg trl-1 10 set a rock. when Hoy opened
fire upon him with a revolver, but none
Of the balls took effect FoGg fed TO
his home and secured a shotgun. but
hostllities subsidized before any damage was
done
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

Suicide Of n WcII-known founE
Wan of AccOmnc.

ONANCOCK. VA. June 25.-(Special)-
Early this morning the dead body of
Southey Gofigon. well-known young
man Of this county, was found lying on
the wharf at Wachapreasue. seaside VII
lage about ten miles from Onancock.
pistol was lying beside him, and exami-
nation showed that he had shot himself
i'm the temple The receding tide had
left his feet covered with drift and II is
supposed he had intended 10 fall into the
water
For many years he had been a clerk
in the Wachapreague Hotel, and was
very popular. Recently he had been out
Of employment, and he had been very
low-spirited.
About eight months ago he was found
in an unconscious condition in a Balti-
more hotel, where IL is supposed he had
during the night turned on the gas with
the intention OF ending his sad life. His
remains will be buried tomorrow morn
ing by ocean Lodge Of Masons, Of which
he was a member