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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
Orders to Troops.
IELEGRAMs TO THE GOVERNOR.
Major simons Keeps Him Posted
About the Condition of Affairs.

Governor O'Ferrall was very apphe-
hensive that there might be trouble IN
the mining region yesterday. He was III
telegraphic communication with Major
Simons. who kept him well advised as to
the situation. The Major sent his EX-
cellency this message early in the after
noon:
strikers are gathering at the tunnels
After their speaking is over they propose
to form in procession and march through
the streets of PocahOntas. The Mayor
has issued orders forbidding the parade.
and will use force, II necessary, To pre-
vent it,
"Will I be justified I'm using forcible
means to prevent the parade? Great ex-
element prevails on Elkhorn. Answer.
Telegraphing in reply. the Governor
said:
Preserve the peace. Obey orders OF
the Sheriff at present. If not of the Mayor
Act with caution and care. and keep in
mind this is a public holiday"
At the same time that ne sent his first
telegram Major Simons requested that
the Lynchburg Home Guard. the Roanoke
Light Infantry. and the Roanoke Machine
Works Guards be held i'm readiness, be-
cause he might need them. orders We're
Immediately sent TO these companies, In
accordance with his request. and replies
received that they would be ready at a
moments notice.
Governor O'Ferral1 at a few minutes
before midnight received the following
from Major Smons:
"The meeting at the tunnels to-day
was of an ugly character; the speakers
violent in their language. The Mayors
proclamation forbidding any demonstra-
ton in Pocahontas was printed and
circulated among the strikers. They con-
cluded not TO come TO Pocahontas. West
Virginia operators have petitiOne1 Gov
ernor MacCorkle for troops. Railroad and
other authorities. as a matter Of precau-
ton. have largely increased their guards
Much activity and drunkenness. but no
fighting. In Pocahontas. Unless troops
are sent there will be trouble on the West
Virginia side. VIII wire you, If l need
achievements"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
THE BALL TRIAL.
The Evidence of the Prisoner
Probably End To-day.

MANASSAS, VA, July 4.-(Special. D.
Court convened at Q O'Clock this morn
ing, and the second day OF the trial Of
Ball commenced. The jury spent the night
in the Goodwin House. closely guarded by
Sheriff Lsachman. Ball was again put on
the stand, his examination not having
been completed when court adjourned yes
terd2y
The Commonwealth withdrew it's obiec-
ton to a question asked the prisoner yes
! terday by his attorney, Mr.. Meredith, as
to why he fired the fatal shot, and the
prisoner replied as follows: 81 fired #
because at the time | fully believed that
MIR. BOdine was going TO Kill me. He
seemed so very angry"
To a question asked Ey Mr.. Moore. as
to Mr.. Bodines threat on parting after
a fight which occurred between the two
about "A month before the shooting, the
prisoner replied that Mr.. Bodine said.
Understand. / am not done with this
affair. and | will fix you yet"
Ball then stated. in reply to a question
from MIR. Thornton. that after the diff
Guilty Just mentioned he went 10 Justice
Free, at Nokesville, for advice, but did
not apply for a warrant
This testimony. however. was refuted
when Justice Free was put on the stand
and stated that Ball did apply for a war
rant, and was refused. on the grounds
that he admitted striking the first blow.
He H'ree) also told Bail that IL he want
ed IL he would issue n peacewarrant
Ball showed good deal OF confusion. and
the attorneys in the crOss-aXaminatiOn
caused him TO make several contradictory
statements. He claims having a very
defective memory as excuse for his con-
tradiction.
RULED OUT.
Mr.. Hunton asked the prisoner why he
had armed himself with a pistol. instead
of placing himself under the protection Of
a peace warrant offered him, but this
question was ruled out
The defence then tried 20 show that
indirect threats had been made against
Ball by the deceased, but this evidence
was also ruled out
A good many witnesses were then
called TO testify as 20 Balrs previous
character. the witnesses being his neigh
bors.
Mr. Lallahan, who is one Of the wit
nesses and also father-in-law to the
prisoner. stated that he accompanied Ball
10 Justice Free when he went for advice,
but he too. owing to short memory,
could not call TO mind the conversation
that took place between Justice Free and
the prisoner about the offer TO issue a
peace warrant.
This was about all that was done. the
rest OF the evening being taken up with
the discussion OF the charge TO the jury.
Court adjourned TO meet at o'clock In
the morning. Tomorrow Will probably
end the trial, as the verdict VIII doubt
less be rendered tomorrow evening. The
suspense on those deeply interested Is
terrible. and whatever the verdict Is. II
will undoubtedly be a great relief TO the
aching hearts Of the prisoners and de-
ceased mans relatives. The impression
to-nilfht OF outsiders 10 that Bali Will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

Marriage of Professor Iiayes-Dis-
satisfied Fire Company.

WILSON. y. G.. July i.-(Special)-Pro
fessor James W. Hays, Of this county
was married in Halifax. y. c., yesterday
at IL o'clock A. NJ. Miss Beulah Grady
a very attractive young lady Of that town
being his bride. The happy couple left
upon the north-bound train for tour Oh
the northern cites. Messrs. J. -. Bullock
and II. T.. Thompson. Oh This place, went
I'd to assist in tne ceremony.
The fire company OF this town became
dissatisfied some time ago with the super
intandent Of the Water-Works. ana de-
manded his discharge. The town authorl-
ties refused 10 entertain the demand.
Last night the company met ana sur
rendered their charter, every member
sending in his res gnation. The company
IS TO be reorganizod at once, however.
SO that the place will retain its compare
tive security from fires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
STRIKERS VIOLENT.
A DIG MEETING HELD BETWEEN
THE TUNNELS YESTERDAY.
Many of the Men Appeared with
Arms In Their Hands-Thrents 10
of the Field.

POCAHONTAS. VA. July 4.-(Special)-
Affairs in the coal field are daily becoming
more strained a large meeting was held
between the tunnels to-day. and the
speakers were unusually abusive and vio-
lent. They were deferred from their pro-
posed demonstration in Pocahontas by
the Mayors proclamation forbidding 1t
and the ample precautions taken TO pre-
vent IL. Several loaded freight-cars were
blown to pieces at Switchback early yes
terday morning This is supposed TO have
been done by the use OF dynamite the
railroad has taken the precaution 10 IN
crease largely their guards 10 prevent
recurrence OF such acts.
APPEARED WITH THEIR ARMS.
A great many OF the strikers appeared
to-day In public with their arms. 1t Is
said that at least 500 Winchester rifles
were carried, mostly by the negroes. Here
tofore they have kept their arms con-
cealed The appearance of so many wea-
pons has had a demoralizing enect upon
the nOn-union men. and many OF them
are leaving the field. The union strikers
boldly proclaim that they are tired Of
scabs. and will drive all non-unlon miners
out of the fields unless troops are sent
TO protect them.
INCREASING THEIR GUARDS.
The operators are increasing their
guards and the coal field presents very
war-like app arance. The strikers are
being supplied with provisions. and 1t IS
generally thought by conservative people
that unless Governor MacCorkle sends
troops into the field there win b. seri-
Gus trouble very soon. There wIs much
activity and a great deal Of drunkenness
in Pocahontas to-day. but, fortunately
no fighting.
Orders to Troops.
ROANOKE. VA, July -(Special)-The
Roanoke Light Infantry has received
orders to be in readiness to proceed 10
Pocahontas. When the order came foS
the Roanoke Machine-Ws ks Guards 10
be prepared TO move. ii was not taken as
indicative Of trouble, but 1t is Thought
here that the order to the other com
pany, also, means that the danger has IN
creased.
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CHASE CITY.
Splendid Rains and nm Encouraging
Outlook-persOnul.

CHASE CITY, VA, July 4.-tSpecial) y
Splendid rains have fallen In every direc-
ton, crops are growing rapidly, streams
have filed. and mills are in full operation.
The Champion chemical fire-engine
bought by this town, has arrived. An
experiment has been made with II In
extingulshing a large fire with satisfac-
ton. The two tanks Of 100 gallons each
OF chemicallzed water have the extin-
gushing power Of over 5000 gallons OF
natural water
The new Town Council held its first
meeting this week. elected new officers,
and appointed new committees for the
town government.
TOBACCO CROP.
Il Is estimated that 80 per cent. OF the
tobacco crop Of last year tributary 10
this market has been sold by the planters.
sales at all the markets In this county
are now very light.
The farming lands Of this county Will
show a depreciation In the assessment 20
a small extent.
The assessment Of this town shows a
material advance.
Personal.
Among the recent arrivals here for
health and recreation at tie Mineral
Hotel are Congressman \. ii. A. VIII
liams and wife, and Miss Mary Williams,
oxford. y. c.: George W. Mayo and wife,
Miss Abilene Mayo. Louis r. Mayo. Rich
monl: Miss Louise Randolph. Washing
ron. ID. c.: Judge g. NJ PEEK. Hampton
W. III. Osborn and wife, Greensboro, y.
c.
The weather is delightful.
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GUHFORD BATTLE-GROUND.
Che Ceremony of dwelling the
Monument to Mai. Jos. Winston.

GREENSBORO, n. c., July i.-(Spe-
cial.)-The eighth annual celebration at
the Gullford battle-ground took place to-
day. fully 5000 people being present. Al
sunrise salute OF thirteen gyms was
fired. At 1879 the ,marshals. dressed In
Continental uniforms. and the Salem
Cornet Band met the procession OF DIS
tinguished guests. and escorted them 70
the pavilion. The procession arrived there,
the band played 1.-The Star-Spangled Ban
ner." and Rev ]. II. Weaver made the
opening prayer. Mr.. joseph Morehead In
troduced the orator OF the day-Dr
George T. Winston. Or. Winston's subject
was 1.-THE Life and Times OF Major
Joseph winston" The speech was an
other valuable addition &C. our historical
collections.
PRESENTATION SPEECH.
The presentation speech. written by ex-
Governor Thomas NJ. Holt, ard present
ing the Winston monument, was deliHered
by Hon. Kemp}P. Battle. Governor Holt
was kept from attending by sickness.
A response 10 this speech was made by
Hon Clement Manly, OF Winston.
Judge ID. Sthenck then read beautiful
poem. entitled. after the Battle" writ
ten by Mrs II. C. Martin. OF this city.
A HANDSOME PORTRAIT.
Mr.. Dayd Clarke. Of High Point. pre-
sented 10 the association a handsome
oil portr3it OF william Hooper. This was
received by Hon. Il. ". Douglass.
Impromptu speeches were made by Lieu
tenant-GOvernor Doughton. Mr.. Samuel
Wittkoski, OF Charlotte; DR.. Charles ID.
McIver, Of this city; Mr.. Shelton, OF Cow
ington. Tenn. Hon. J. II. Webster. Of
Reidsyille. and others.
After the speaking the procession
formed and marched over across the rail-
road track, where. amid the booming OF
cannon. four young ladies performed
the ceremony OF unwilling the moncmen,
10 Joseph Winston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
Culpcpcr Races.

CULPEPER. VA, july t-(Specia!)-
The races here to-day were largely at
tended. and the results were as follows:
First race-half mile heat-J0ly Boy
won Bessie Brown second.
Second race-DiamOnd won, Greenwood
second.
Third race-Bessie King won, Silver
Heel second.
Fourth race-Spinnette won, Diamond
second.
The rae, ball was largely attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
4 Wan Terribly Injured i'm a Lumber
Mil.

EMPORIA, VA. July 4.-(Special)-
Last evening at the large and extensive
mills of the Hitchcock Tugo, Land. Lum-
Der, and quarry Company quite a dis
tressing accident occurred. George
Ganiss. very worthy colored laborer
was caught In the machinery, and was
terribly mansed. Dr. John Il. Jones,
assisted by young Dr. George Mason
rendered all necessary surgical aid. The
unfortunate man Is now doing as well
as possible under the circumstances.
Mrs. q. II. Bate and family left this
morning for the seaside, 10 be absent
several weeks.
Miss Lillian Arnold. Of Norfolk,
daughter OF Judge X. w Arnold, is the
guest of Mrs James ;. Newell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
Many Wells being sunk.

Messrs. Sydnor & Shepard have Just
started to sink large and deep Artesian
well for Mr. Charles Semi, at Curtis
Neck The people generally are taking
to wells. and Mr. Sydnor in conversation
with Dispatch reporter yesterday, said
his firm had more work in the Virginias
and Carollnas than they could possibly
get through with as soon as their patrons
wished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
Death of Mrs. VIM. II. Isancs, Jr.

Mrs. Mary Lefabre Isaacs wife of Mr..
William b. Isaacs. Jr.. died at her hus-
bands home. No. III east Franklin street.
Yesterday afternoon at 1903 o'clock, In
the 4th year Of her age Mrs. Isaacs pos
sessed a lovely Christian character. and
her hosts OF friends throughout this State
will be shocked to hear OF her demise.
Her funeral will take place from st.
James Episcopal church tomorrow after
noon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
Double Murder aud Then Suicide.

CHILLICOTHE NO. July t-August
Field formerly editor OF the Polo Post.
IN Caldwell murdered his wife and child
this morning. ana committed suicide at
Wheeling, near this city. where be was
visiting his mother-in-law. Mrs. Thomp-
son He cut the threats OF his wife and
child. and then cut his own throat. No
reason can be assigned Tor the act.
Mr.. Field was prominent business
man at Polo. and at one time enjoyed q
good practice as lawyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. July 4--At mid
night last night. the American Strawboard
Works, at Anderson. the largest controlled
by the great company owning them, were
destroyed by fire. Tho buildings were
VALUED IT u9lun
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05
The Caroline Tragedy.

BOSWELL. VA, July 4.-(Speclal)-The
Courier has not arrived from the scene Of
the Phillips tragedy. His non-arriyal
probably indicates lynching.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

cleared. Tine courtroom was again Iiiied
to suroca'ion. a large proportion OF the
audience being ladies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

Orders for printing sent to the Dis
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tention. and the style OF work and prices
vsll be sure TO please you. --...--.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

Orders for printing sent TO the Dis
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-05

But It was in the Plnacotheca or pic
ure-gallery. arranged In tn upper floor
OF the municipal palace. that the greatest
artistic treat was displayed before the
eyes Of the Cardinal and his companions.
Paintings from the early and feeble
period. before Clmabue had yet appeared
or Giotto had forsaken his sheep on the
hillsldes OF Vespignano 20 take 70 art,
are there in all their crude simplicity.
There Is. indeed, within these halls re-
preventative work OF the history OF
Italian art from its FIRST origin, in the
thirteenth century to its decline. at the
end OF the eighteenth. And. at intervals
in his study OF this illustrated review OF
art, the Cardinal stopped A. one OF the
balconies TO look forth upon the many
hued picture which nature had painted ON
the great valley OF the Tibcr. that Is
so perfect specimen OF italian scenery.
Beneath the spectator stretch wavy hills
covered with figs, olives. and vines that
climb and cling to the elm trees. white
roads alternate with the masses OF ver-
dure whose tone-color Ii sometimes iDn-
gray. sometimes sombre green These con-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-09

on TO another. At last he reached the
top, and. waving his hands, began to
walk on the rim. Suddenly his foot
slipped, and he disappeared inside tho
jar.
A scream of terror broke from the
boys below, for they believed the water
god was angry ut being disturbed, and
had dragged him in.
But one of the number. whose name
was Shiba OnlSo. cried boldly:
let us break the jar. for only last
night heard my father say 1t was near
ly empty"
Again they were afraid, for would not
the chief gardener be very angry, and
then, too, might not the dreaded water
god devour them? So Onko said;
"Well, towards, run away and win
break the jar" and he seized large
rock and hurled il with all his strength.
Ii broke In several pieces. and the water
gushing out, Onlo saw his little friend
huddled together. greatly frightened,
but not much hurt.
When the gardener heard the great
crash he came running and reached tho
spot just as Onho waa trying TO help
bis companion out.
When he heard the story, he ex-
claimed:
''Ah, brave lad that you nrei What
nre million such beautiful jars in COM
parison with the life o. a human being?
/ must at once report the matter TO the
council. Fear not, but come with me-"
So. leading the little fellow by the
hand. he went 10 the chief mandarin
and told him tho whole story.
Then Onko was summoned before
the council. When they heard OF his
bravery and presence of mind, they in
quired about his family, and il was
declared that his father was very poor.
SO that the little boy could not be cdu-
Gated.
Then the council addressed Onlxo
through the chief mandarin and de-
creed that he should be supported and
educated by the government and pre-
pared for some worthy station in life.
Year by year Shiba onlxo won tho
highest Communications from his teach
ers. When he arrived at n suitable age
lac was placed In the imperial army,
where he was constantly honorcd for
his bravery. AZ last he held the high
est place, and even now the name Of
Shiba Onko is reyerenced. for never
lived In China drawer or more famous
Fcneral.-T. A. Kuchiki, in Golden
Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-09

me to reconsider my views. Some OF
the inhabitants Of the Indian peninsula
are small men. but none could have
left such marks as that The Hindoo
proper has long and thin feet The
sandal-wearing Mohammedan has the
great toe well separated from the
others, because the thong Is commonly
passed between. These little darts.
too, could only be shot In one way.
They are from blowpipe. Now. then,
where are we 70 find our savage?"
south American" hazarded.
He stretched his hand up and took
down q bulky volume from the shelf.
This Is the first volume Of gazetteer
which Is now being published, II may
be looked upon as the very latest
authority. What have we here? AN
daman islands, situated three hun
dred and forty miles 20 the north of
Sumatra, In the bay of Bengal Hum!
hunt What's all this? Moist climate,
coral reefs. sharks, Port Blair. convict
barracks Rutland island. cottonwoods
-nh, here we are. The aborigines
Of the Andaman islands may perhaps
claim the distinction of being the
smallest race upon this earth, though
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-09

may be afoot tonight again. Stop at
keep Toby, for he may be Of use to rs
yet"
We pulled mp at the Great Peter
street post Office. and Holmes dis
patched his wire. Whom do you
think TINT is to-" he asked, as we re-
sumed our journey.
II am sure don't know"
lyon remember the Baker street de
vision of the detective police force
whom | employed in the jefferson
Hope case2"
We'll, said !, laughing.
This Is just the case whore they
might be invaluable. II they fail,
have other resources: but | Shall try
them first. That wire was 10 my dirty
little lieutenant. Virgins and expect
that he and his gang will be with us
before we have finished our breakfast. I"
IL was between eight and nine o'clock
now, and was conscious OF strong
reaction after the successive excite
ments OF the night. was limp and
weary, bcfogged In mind and fatigucd
IN body. had not the professional en-
thusiasm which carried my companion
on. nor could look AZ the matter as u
mere abstract intellectual problem. As
far as the death Of Bartholomew Sholto
went. had heard little good Of him.
and could feel no intense antipathy to
his murdercrs The treasure. however,
was a different matter. That. or part
OF IL, belonged rightfully 10 Miss
Morstan. While there was n chance
Of recovering II. was ready 90
devote my life 90 the one object.
True. n ! found II. IL would prob
ably put her forever bcyond my
reach. Yet Il would be petty and
selfish love which would be influenced
by such thought as that II Holmes
could work 20 find the criminals. had
n tcnfold stronger reason to urge me
ON TO find the treasure.
A bath az Baker street and a com
pletc change frcshcncd me up wonder
fully. When came down 20 our room
found the breakfast laid and Holmes
pouring out the coffee
'ucrc Il Is. said he. laughing and
pointing 20 an open newspaper Tho
energetic Jones and the ubiquitous re-
porter have liked Il up betwecn them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-09

some anthropologists prefer the Bush
men OF Africa, the Digger Indians of
America and the Terra del Fuegians.
The average height is rather below
four feet, although many full-grown
adults may be found who arc
very much smaller than this. They are
fierce, morose and intractable peo-
pie, though capable OF forming most
devoted friendships when their conf
dence has once been gained. Mark
that, Watson. Now, then. listen TO
this: They are naturally hideous,
having large, misshapen heads, small,
fierce eyes, and distorted features.
Their feet and hands. however, are re-
marlably small. So intractable and
fierce are they that all the efforts of
the British officials have failed TO win
them over in any degree. They have
always been a terror to shipwreclSed
crews, Draining the survivors with
their stone-headcd clubs. or shooting
them with their poisoned arrows.
These mnssacres are invariably con-
cluded by cannibal FEAST"
no BE cONrIEuED1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-09

One OF the smallest New England
colleges has for janitor colored man.
who has filed that position 70 the sat.
isfaction of all concerned for over Is
years II Il not often that the students
get the laugh ON Sam. as they famll.
iarly and affeciionatcly sall him. Ono
autumn day, just after the college
had begun, when he was overseeing
the burning over OF part OF the campus.
n freshman coming along cried: swell.
Sam. uhnt's most rs black a. you ares
"Ycs, sab, promptly replied Sam; "nno
next spring Il win be most A. green a.
you arel"