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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
THROUGH THE STATE
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE
cocxADE CITY.
to buildings md i"ere""c
in school Population-The "h""e''
Elections" Pnrty-Thc Leaders al
Work-A Long Drive.
md Increase

PETERSBURG. VA. August b-Sspe'
-,a,,-Hv a leakage In the water-pipe
on the third floor of seward o.
large trunk factory, Mt the corner OF
High and Lafayette streets. discovered
nj n late hour last night. damage was
causea 10 the stock OF goods on the
eoors below TO the amount Of fully $500
o. 5000.
The public High School. on Union
street. has been improved by the addition
of two rooms and similar addition has
been made 10 the Anderson school, OH
Washington street. The school popu-
,a,ion has grown so rapidly within the
lac, wear or two that these additional
improvements. particularly those at the
High School. have been rendered impera-
tive. or course. these additions VIII
necessitate a corresponding increase IN
the number of teachers.
There are many people who think tha'
the Boiling property. on Centre ii'i''
which was offered at comparative!
low price. should have been purchasea
by the city and converted into 'he pun
lie High School, and the present p"'iu-
ing utilized for Offices OF city oihcers'
but the Common Council thought o'her-
wise.
personal AND GENERAL NEWS
Mr.. Thomas ID. Davidson. OF foa-
nokc. is in the city visiting old friehuS-
The first time in many years. he Is III
accomplished instructor. ,o
THE way i'm which the Petersburg past
ball team is playing away from ho,l'e %
not Mt all satisfactory to the assoeia'ioi,
md the cranks here. With such soou
team n cannot be understood no" 50
many games are losl. ...., oiac-
t,ons" people in Mscklenburg county nav
been notified 20 meet at the county couiN
house on Monday to organize ana P'.Fe
for work in the fall campaign. II - natu
" necessary to express the belief that 'h1s
notice went out from headquarters IN
This city. And IL is hardly necessary 10
express the belief. further that oeneia'
Malone will manage the fail campaign
against the Democrats.
ALL AT WORK.
General Malone is at work. Haskins
ytobson is at work. and General walker
&c az work. Let the Democrats look out
for a lively campaign.
Judge ]. NJ. Mullen and Mr.. Robert I'll
liam. Clerk of the Courts. Will leave TO-
morrow morning to visit their families d'
Buena Vista.
A young man named Never an en-
ployee Of the silk factory. who mas peen
at the Home for the Sick for some Gays
under treatment for lung trouble. cleo
Yesterday His remains were sent last
evening to Patterson. NJ j.. for interment.
The annual convention of the Methodist
Sunday-schools in Prince George county
will be held at Sycamore church on the
eSth of this month, when interesting exer-
cises will be held.
MIR. J. II. Bailey. OF ontario, reached
the city to-day. having driven the en'ire
distance in wagon. bringing with him
his household goods. He will settle near
Petersburg and his family will shortly
1oin him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
THE GOODYKOOyTZ CASE.
4 Verdict of Two Years end Four
Nonths-A Boys Mig Haul.

MOntis-A nNUis
FLOYD, VA, August l6.-(Special)-
Wilmer Goodykoontz who was brought
here from the penitentiary about month
ago. where he had been confined since
last December under sentence for mali
cious shooting. and who was granted a
new trial by the Circuit Court was yes
terday sentenced To two years and four
months in the penittntiary. Every pre-
paration had been made for his trial and
il was expected that IL would last seve-
raj days. Before the case was called,
however. the defence ascertained that the
Commonwealth bad additional evidence,
which would be very damaging 10 the
accused, and a proposition was made
and accepted that the jury might find
verdict for two years and four months
in the penitentiary. which. with the term
already served, makes the full term OF
three years. which was FIRST given.
one day last week s. & W. Scott
missed from their jewelry showcase
diamond ring. on Tuesday last-court-
day-while the store was crowded with
customers. some one in the store noticed
a boy, who seemed to b. sbstracting
jewelry from the showcase. Some OF
the clerks were notified. and watch was
set upon the boy. who was sitting by
lUt SiiDN ~idrff Sl'A4i.t-iy i'etN'io a. No.
paper. The boy pretty soon left the
store, and was followed into a lot by
one Of the clerks, who brought him back
and turned him over 10 Mr. W. Scott.
The latter took the boy into another
room. and called his father. who said
he would make him give up everything
he had taken. The showcase was ex-
amined, and all the rings. gold-plated
watch. and other jewelry-all worth about
Sl50-were missing. The boy at once gave
up eight gold rings. The next day his
father brought back the watch, diamond
ring, a watch-chan, sleeve-buttons, and
other rings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
WEDDING IN CHATHAM.
Mr.. Joseph Whitehead ana MISS
Ruth Trendvay.

DANVILLE, August l6.-tSpeclal)-
One OF the most brilliant social events
of the season at Chatham. Va, vas the
wedding Wednesday evening OIL MI
Joseph Whitehead and Miss KUN lrea-
way, both OF that place.
The Raptist church. where the marriage
took place, had been decorated WIN
NOTED plants and green foliase' WHICH,
with yellow shaded lamps ana .he men"
GLOW of wax tapers, made ntting back
9ro,,rd for the beautiful tableau. To the
delightful strains OF Mendelssohn wed-
ding march the bridal party entered IN
this order: First came the ushcfs-
Messrs. J. A. and Martin Treadway'
Frank Wilson and Irvine overly. Ihey
were followed by the bridesmaids ana
croomsmen. who entered by opposite
sisIes First-Miss Carrie Allen, OF
Iynchburg. with DR.. Rawley Martin Jr.
of Chatham, then Miss lrVie Easicy' Vi
South Boston, with Mr. NJ w. Na'son
OF Chatham; Miss Katherine Whiteheau'
Of Chatham. with Mr.. George Jenii"sS
az Danyille; Miss Sallie Miller, OF Lynch
burg. and Mr.. +. j. Noodins, Oh Nhd'iAin'
Miss Catherine Trout of stanton win
Afr WYATT Whitehead. of chatham; MISS
Lizzie Watson, of Chatham, with Mr..
William Swanson. of Danviile; MISS Re-
becco Tredway, of Chatham, with MT. >.
Speiden Handy, of Roanoke MISS MARY
y Whitehead. of Chatham. with Mr.
Julian Meade, of Danville; Miss BESSIE
Tredwav. of Chatham. with Mr.. LLOYD
Belt. of Danvllle: Miss Mamie White
head. of Chatham. with Mr.. j. Minor Il.
Lewis OF Richmond Ii.
The briGemaids were gowned IN wh'te
organdie, and carried clusters OF delicate
ferns.
After the trademarks and groomsmen
came six tiny maidens, as no"er-Dealsi
attired in dresses of pink organdie. They
we're: Resale Hunt Eva Tredway, Elsie
Tredwav. Lizzie Reid, Whi,lock Coleman,
and Reba Turner
Then followed the maid of honor. Miss
park whitehead, of Chatham. who wore
n gown of pink organdie and carried
bououet Of white roses, tied with pink
ribbon.
Lastly. the bride and groom entered,
the former leaning on the arm Of her
father. State-Senator James Il. Tredway,
and the latter with his best man, Mr..
J. Hurt Whitehead.
The brides costume was of heavy.
white satin trimmed with pearl passe-
menterie. with tulle veil. held in place
bv a coronet OF lilies Of the valley. She
carried a bouquet Of white carnations.
The ceremony. which was performed
By Rev. Mr.. Belk. of the Presbyterian
church. concluded, the wedding party
left The church TO the music of
the wedding-march from Lohengrin.
After wedding supper at the home OF
the brides father. Mr.. and Mrs White
head left on the midnight train for
two-weeks' stay among the Catskiils.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
GENERAL JOHN -. IMDODEN.
He Passex Away mt His Home Ne"'
Abingdon-B.Ograp hicni'

General John d. Imboden died Thursday
at II o'clock at his home. at Damascus.
in Washington county. The cause OF
death was complication OF kidney
troubles He was In Abingdon on last
Monday apparently in good health. For
the last twelve OF fifteen years he had
been identified with the many mineral
interests OF Southwest Virginia, and to
him perhaps more than to any one else
are due the wonderful developments OF
the coal and iron deposits or that sectloh'
Although he has been the chief pro-
moter Of these great enterprises, which
have made the fortunes OF many others
he himself derived but little profit from
them and died n poor man.
General Imboden was born In AUGUSTA
county about seventy-three years ago.
and was educated at Washington COL
lege. now Washington and Lee un'Ver-
sity. After leaving college he taught
school for a while subsequently ne went
IN the bar. and also entered poitcs'
and represcnted his native county IN the
legislatures At the breaking out or
the war he promptly offered his services
Ia Virginia. and at the first battle OF
Manassas commanded a battery OF artil-
lery Here he received special mention TOT
his eallantry. He was afterwards briga-
dio--aeueral Of cavalry. and commanded
the Department OF the Valley the greater
mar, of the last year of the war. After
the war he engaged for some time in
the practice of law in Richmond. He
was a writer of considerable ability, and
contributed several valuable articles, po-
Iitical and historical, 70 the Century
Magazine and other leading publications.
He had also done some valuable work
for the United States Government IN
the way of collecting and compiling IN
dustrial information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
,IOOREFIELD REUNION.
The Second Dny-General GOrdon's
Address.

MOOREFIELD. W. VA. August 10
Especial THE Confederate reunion fere
closed with Thursday. and all of the old
soldiers carry home with them maiy
pleasant memories o. the occasion. The
Say was beautiful. but excessively hot
This was the day set apart for 4 eere-
raj basket-in-hand picnic. Any enc who
has ever attended a picnic in the South
Branch Valley knows without having to
be told that the one in question was a
feast of the best production Of the coun-
~. at which everybody was made hap
py, and felt at home.
Hon. William NJ. McKaig, OF Cumber-
land. Md, made fine address in the
forenoon. He was followed 10y Colonel
Robert White. of Wheeling W. Va, who
made an eloquent and very strong APP
peal In behalf of the Soldiers Home. for
which funds are being raised By the la
dies Of West Virginia.
GORDON ARRIVES.
About o clock in the afternoon Gene
raj John b. Gordon arrived, and was ac-
corded an ovation by the Old soldiers
and people generally. He was met at
the lower end Of town and escorted to
the hotel by large number OF old vete-
rams. headed by a band Of music. At
the hotel there was one continual scene
Of Misunderstanding and hearty greeting
until the General was escorted 10 the
Courthouse, where an impatient audi
ence awaited his lecture. Owing to bad
management not one fourth Of the Teo-
pie were able to hear him. The court
house is not large. and a very small
part Of the people could get In. 1t
was expected that the lecture would be
In the grove, where all could get the bene.
1T OF the magnificent effort.
Rev Harrey Moore. Of Keyser. w. Va.
introduced the speaker In words Of elo.
quence. and when the General arose
he house shook with applause. Those
who heard the lecture were delighted.
Immediately after the lecture the Gene.
raj left for the train. In order to meet
his appointment at Harrisonburg. Va.
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
He was not in our town more than
three hours. This was a sore disappoint-
ment to those who came so far to see
him once more.
There Is some talk here OF raising
money sufficient to endow number OF
cots in the Soldiers Home at Richmond
Va, instead of building a home in our
own State. II is argued that as Virginia
and West Virginia are so closely linked
by kinship and mutual interests, and as
the endowment OF these cots would be
80 much cheaper for our people TO sup
port and be Of such mutual benefit, II
would be very advantageous. The idea
was suggested by Captain T. G. Martin.
of Stanton. Va. The ladies have raised
something like 500 for the cause during
the reunion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
PROFESSOR CURRELL ELECTED.
He VIII Succeed Professor Harrison
at Washington and Lee.

LEXINGTON. VA. August 16.-(Spe-
cial)-Professor William Spencer Currell,
who now fills the Chair of English at
Davidson College. North Carolina, was
elected last night by the Board OF Trus-
tees of the Washington and Lee Univer-
slty TO III the Chair of Modern Lam
guages at that institution. Professor Cur
reli is a native of Yortville. $. C.. and in
1915 he entered the Washington and
Lee University. where he received the
degrees A. b.. y. r.. NJ. A., and Ph. ID.
From 1879 to 1852 Professor Currell was
assistant to the Professor Of Modern
Languages, Professor James A. Harrison,
at the Washington and Lee University,
and during this term he taught French
and modern history as well in the upper
grade at the Ann Smith Academy here.
Soon after he received his Pm. ID. he was
elected Professor OF English at Hamp
den-Sidney College. and organized the
English course at that institution. and
in 1856 he was unanimously elected by
the Board Of Trustees OF Davidson Col
lege to organize its first English course.
Professor Currell will I'll the chair made
vacant by the resignation OF Professor
j. A. Harrison. who was elected to the
Chair of Modern Languages at the Uni
versity Of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17

vate the spirit of peace and harmony ~
their own ranks. At the conciusion vi
Judge Kendalrs speech the vote was
taken on the amendment or Mr.. "hhi's,
but before the result could be ANNOUNCED
a motion to adjourn was carried anu
the meeting dispersed without csprcHslns
any opinion on the matters touched IN inc
resolutions.
BOTH SIDES CLAIM A VICTORY.
TIE meeting lasted from noon I'll ABOUT
sunset and during the discussion the
court house was filed with people. Both
sides claim n victory but IL IL thought
that the large conservative element In
the meeting voted for adjournment 10
prevent any authoritative expression at
this time upon national Issues
An old Democrat is quoted as saying at
the close OF the meeting that IL was
strange and unpleasant spectacle 10 see
the Democrats of Northampton nshtihS
each other over the policy or Dsmo-
cratic President, but he was not pre-.
pared to say that the President hlmselt
was not largely responsible Tor this
strange state Of affairs.
Yesterday afternoon a young colored
man named John Semple. living near
Savageville. came TO Finney's wharf on
OnGncock creek. with load or sweet
potatoes. After he had unloaded his
potatoes he drove his horse into the creek
TO tighten the tires on the wheels OF MS
cart The horse suddenly plunged into
the water over his head. carrying cart
and driver with him. The colored man
could not swim and was drowned before
assistance could reach him. The horse
swan to shallow water. bringing the cart
with him.
The weather here continues hot and dry
There have been local rains here and
there on the Eastern Shore, ana In some
places the fall has been heavy, but these
rains have covered only small areas,
and have done but little good. Gardens
and melon-patches have about given up,
and regular crops are suffering dread
fully for rain. Wel-informed and re-
liable farmers say that at the very best
Accomac will not have more than one
half crop Of sweet-potatoes. and not
half an average crop of corn. From
what your correspondent has seen. this
statement does not appear TO be FAR out
OF the way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
Serious Fire I'm GreenesvilIe.

EMPORIA. VA. August l6;:-tspeclaLl.
Captain ID. r. Taylor. one OF the largest
If not the largest farmer in this Sec
ton. met with a severe loss night before
last. His fine new gin-house., stationary,
engine boilers. etc, and a large lot OF
farming-implements and quantity OF
totally DESTROYED by fire. II is probable
that the fire was the work Of an in
cendiary. but there Is no suspicion OF any
one so far. There was no insurance. The
loss falls particularly hard upon captain
TAYLOR as IL was only a few months ago
that he had fine nill-house. dam. etc,
etc. swept away by a freshet Captain
TAYLOR is however. a go-ahead man. and
will soon recover from his adversely.
Mr.. and Mrs. William M Powell enter
tanned several OF their young friends at
their hospitable home. near Emporia. last
night. The evening was spent In dancing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
West Richmond District Conference.

CHESTER. August l6.-(Special)--Th
was an interesting day at chester. Many
subjects OF importance were brought up
IN the conference OF the Methodist
Church, I'm session here. Reports were
made by the various committees. and thc
spiritual state OF the Church brought
forth some eloquent speeches. MI Ioh Lon,
c. CRANBERRY, Jr., and Mr.. II. l.. DAM
were granted locai-preachers licens-
Chester asked that the conference meet
here next year Providence also asked for
IL. Chester having entertained the
brethren so Hospitality, they accepted her
invitation.
Captain Richard Irby,. secretary ana
treasurer OF Randolph-Macon College.
spoke OF the great work that that In
stitution was doing.
Methodism raised more money for
preachers salaries. missions. and educa-
lion In the last quarter OF century than
any other denomination. said DR.. A. q.
Brown. in "a speech to-day:
Thu conference commended the special
efforts OF Chief Howard. Of Richmond,
in enforcing the Sunday laws.
Conference adjourned sine die at p. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
A NEW MOVE.
The Advocates of License Think
That salem II "Wet."

tSdiem I1meS-ReslSter.)
For some time past an endeavor has
been made to have an election In Salem
District on the question OF granting eli
ouor-license or not granting liquor-li-
cense." II will be remembered that local
option has, ostensiby. prevailed In Sa-
lem for two years past. The petitions
heretofore presented the Judge Of the
County Court having been decided insult
flcient to warrant his issuing a writ of
election; and stu another petition hav-
ing been circulated and numerously
signed. 1t was about being placed in the
hands OF an attorney 10 be presented
the judge. asking that ne order an
election. when II was suggested by some
one that probably under the rulings Of
Judge Whittle In the contested local.
option cases. tried AZ Roanoke city, that
there might be some irregularity In the
one held In Salem District in 1893.
II will be recalled that Judge Whlttic.
who Is conceded to be one OF the
ablest circuit judges on the bench In Vir-
ginia, decided. substantially, that there
must be "a writ Of election" whereas.
II "a claimed that an examination Of the
records In the County Court disclosed
the fact that In the election of 1888 no
writ Of election was issued at all. OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
Tho u. VI. H.. Commander

II is understood that Lieutenant Price,
Of the United States army, has been Sc
lected as commandant Of the Virginia
Military Institute Corps OF cadets; pro-
for duty at the institute. AT the meeting
of the committee of the board appointed
10 select a commandant. held recently
at Covington, General Ship was au-
thoriZed TO choose q commandant from
four army officers. applicants for the
p0sffion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17

course. II the election Of 1898 be. MS II ~
contended TO be. Illegal. II follows that
Salem District has not been. as 1t was
supposed 10 be. legally speaking. dry.
and that. therefore, II Is only necessary
when the next county cour, convenes. Tor
those desiring liquor-licenses TO make
application 10 the court. bringing them
selves within the requirements OF 'he
law. and have issued TO them the license.
II this view IS sustained by the County
Court. Il IL probable that the local OPP
tionists will now be busy circulating
petition" for an election. and hveiy
times may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
A TERRIFIC STORM.
Barns Blown Down md Trees Up
rooted I'm SpOtsy1vanin.

SPOTSYLVANIA, VA. August 16.-
Especial afternoon one Of the
most terrific storms seen here for thirty
years passed over this section. For an
hour or more the winds swept by with
terrible force, tearing down fences. up
roofing trees. and blowing hay-ssacks
and ricks TO pieces. At IIailey's saw-n'ill.
about three miles from this place, all the
stables were blown down. Fortunately
for HALEY his teams were on the road.
or they would have been killed. The shed
which covers the engine was blown down
and completely demolished, and the en-
CINE and boiler much damaged. The
growing corn, which had cared ont. was
very much broken down ana tangled.
The rain fell in torrents. l learn that
there was heavy fall Of hail along the
Rappahannock Valley.
INTENSE HEAT.
The heat here for week past has been
almost unbearabe - the Thermometer
registering from 100 to 1oS.
Mrs. Virginia l.. Smith, wife of Captain
John NJ. Smith. of this county. Is ex-
ceedingly i'll at her residence, and Mrs.
s. l. Alsop Is also in a very precariouS
condition.
Mr.. w. G.. Stanard. OF Richmond. has
been here since IueSday last 'kdiHihlHS
with great closeness the ancient archives
of the Clerks office in search Of data to
establish family history.
THE DROUGHT.
A very severe drought has been pre-
ya,ling through the county for some two
weeks, and the corn crop, 1t Is feared
has been greatly shortened. The storm
and rain of yesterday have very much
cooled the atmosphere and cheered the
farmers hopes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
Excitement mt Burkeville.

BURKEVILLE. VA. August l6.-(Spe-
c,al. )-There was considerable excitement
In this place last night. young man
sleeping over the store or Ov2rton
Brothers heard some person at the door.
whercupon he raised the window and
fred on a gun and the thief ran. The
firing brought together few young men.
who searched long time. but could
find no trace OF the fugitive. The latter
In his hurry left on the ground an old.
rusty S key. and hls bat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
Killed While stealing n Ride.

ROANOKE VA. August i6.-tSpecial)
Charles Reynolds a Roanoke boot-black.
who had been away for SOM time. plying
was killed early this morning. near Vim
ton. in the wreck OF freight train. on
which ne was stealing a ride: Several
ears were demolished. and traffic on the
road was delayed several hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.

POSITION WANTED BY 4 C0Npr.
TENT LADY. Has general experience +,
hotel and family work. Best reference a,
10 capacity. Address h. y. Bisrlfrh
office. am ~.
WANTED. BY \ LADY. \ POSITION
OF SOME KIND where she can make an
honorable living. She can write uplg
on n typewriter, and writes a good long
hand. She has had some eNpcrIenca r
photographers WORK VIII work for a
sma 2arv 70 start with. Address
ANXIOUS" care Dispatch. an i--lt
WANTED. AT ONCE. a FrRST-CI ass
COOK. without encumhranCc. Also
Chamber Maid and Laundress. Apply be.
fore 10 o'clock at so west Grace street
au 17-2t
WANTED. \ REGISTERED DRUG
CLERK OF CITY experience, % take charci
Of a drugstore at once. Address DRUG.
GISr Pos,-Otilce Box 80, Richmond.
an i7-3;
WANTED. TRAVELLING SALEsMEy
TO SELL DRY GOODS on COMAls
SION. Only those who have had ,t
perlence soliciting orders for dry F.'.
need apply. Address, with full p1rH
lars ana references, u. COHEN a sons
Baltimore. Nd. an 1911
WANTED. BY a YOUNG LADY A
store. Has had four years experience
as trimmer" Address Miss NJ. Box i.
salem, Va. an L-,r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-17
Instantly Killed by Lightning.

LEESBURG. VA. August l6.-tSpeciaI)
During a thunder-shower here this eve
ming. about haIf-past o'clock. Samuel
Cook. worthy laboring-man. in passing
from one room OF his house to another
was instantly killed By lightning. The
stroke came down the stove-pipe.