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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
WILLIAM AND MARY ALUMNI.
Annual Meeting of the Executive
Committee.

Committee.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, February a.
Special 1.-The regular annual meeting Of
the Executive Committee OF the Alumni
Association OF the College OF William
and Mary was held here to-day in the
college chapel. the following members be-
ing present: Hon. Allen Watts. of Roa-
noke. president; w. G.. Jones' Of Rich
mond, and Percy s. Stephenson. OF Nor
folk. vice-presidents: III. ID. Cole. secre-
tary and treasurer; w. c. l.. Taliaferro,
OF Gloucester; John s. Charles. Of this
city.
The orator TO address the association
at the next final was selected, and ar
engagements made for the final banquet.
The details OF this banquet were, however.
left TO a committee composed of Messrs.
Cole. Armstead, Charles. and Jones.
The resolutions provided for Mt the
last meeting in reference to the late Colo
mel Benjamin S. Ewell. and which have
since been published. were read and APP
proved and spread upon the minutes OF
the association.
Senator J. Allen Watts. who is here TO
attend the meeting OF the William and
Mary Association. is held In high esteem.
and while in our midst Is the guest OF
his old friend, Mr.. II. d. Cole.
VISIT TO JERUSALEM.
A large audience gathered in Cameron
Hall last evening 10 listen 20 a descrip-
ton of twenty -one-days' visit to Jeru-
salem by Marian Harland. She was
gracefully introduced by Mr.. c. NJ. Smith.
the president of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. in behalf OF which as
ISOLATION the lecture was given. This
was Marion Harland's first appearance
here. and she charmed her audience by
her entertaining address. She has fine
delivery, and her descriptive powers are
excellent At the close Of the lecture,
many members of the association came
upon the stage. and were introduced TO
the celebrated author.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
LYNCHBURG's BALL TEAM.
Cranks of the Hill City Advised of
Its Make-Up-The Men Engaged.

LYNCHBURG, VA, February 2.-(Spe-
cial)-ALanager Smith has to-day advised
the Lynchburg cranks of the makeup of
the ball team for 1895. 1t is a follows
William A. Smith, of Knoxville. the
manager. who will play left field. has a
name as a fielder. hitter. and coacher.
A BoYendale of ChlllicothA, Ill, pitcher.
He has been in fast company several
years. and great things are expected OF
him. Albert Orth, Of Danville. Ind,
pitcher. is sober and speedy, and made
great name in Ohio last season. j. w.
(Kite) McKenna, of Lynchburg. pitcher,
has great speed, wide curves. and is
heavy batter. Joe Gray. of Philadelphia,
pitcher, held strike-out record of New
England League in 1894. Charles McIn-
rye, of Lebanon, Ind, pitcher, splsndid
all-round man. George J. Schabel, OF
Louisville. catcher. Southern League last
season, never talks. but plays ball. and
Is one OF the best. +. q. Ferguson, Of
Pittsboro, Ind. catcher. young, but one
Of the coming back-stops Of the country.
Walter S. Phlock, OF Philadelphia, first
base has a great fielding and batting
average. Frederick Z. Paterson. Of In
diana, second base, IN Ohio last season.
a fine base-runner and hard hitter
Robert Z. Berryhiil, Of Indiana, third
base will captain the team; has a fielding
and batting record hang up Daniel
Leahy, of Knoxville. the stonewall short
stop for the tail-enders in 1894, will play
his old position this season. He is well
known. George Q. Thompson, Of Gales
burg, H., centre-fielder, has worked in
the West and brings a great name as
fast player.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
WlNTRY WEEK.
The Worst Of tha Weather In The East
eru Section Of Virginia.
MANY MILLS HAVE SHUT DOWN.
Outdoor Operations Suspended and
Mechanics and Laborers Out OF
EmpIoymcnt-High Winds and
Rough Seas on the Coast.

NORFOLK, VA. February 2-tspeciaL)
This week has been the most disagreeapie
one of the winter In this section. with
rain, snow, and hall galore-rain all the
time, making the earth saturateu
sponge. and knocking outdoor operations
fiat. In the lower country even the mills
have had to shut down on account Oh
the rains, and about the cities the me-
chanlcs and laborers have lost many days
from their employment High winds ana
rough seas continue along the coast, ana
the blows have delayed the bay and river
steamers continually. and kept consider
able feet OF coasters here, weather-bound.
LEGAL TALENT.
1t is given out that the Pilot VIII nave
n strong array of legal talent In DEFEND
ing the suits brought by superintendent
Massey, and that possibly Senator Fauik-
ner. OF West Virginia, will be OF the
number
Dr T. NJ. Morgan, Coroner of Norfoik
county. held an inquest this morning OH
the body OF the young negro mah,
Brown. shot and killed at Primers POINT
Yesterday afternoon by Marshall Ropin-
con THE examinat ton OF the murderer VIII
take place on Monday before Justice
Griffin. Robinson doesn't seem 10 nave
good, sound sense.
ENTERTAINED.
A number Of merchants from along the
lower Rappahannock were In the city
to-day. and were entertained ana SHOWN
around by a committee from the Busi-
ness Mems Association.
Justice Burroughs has continued the
oleomargarine cases to a time yet 10 be
designated. and has warned the deiend-
ants not TO sell any more oleomargarine
while these cases are pending
The funeral Of Mrs Ellen G. Waddy,
wife of Colonel J. Il. Waddy. took place
this afternoon from the First Prsbyte-
rian church.
SUES FOR 10000.
CAPTAIN Henry Browder a former con-
ductor on the Norfolk and Carolina rail-
road has entered suit against the COM
pany for $4,000 damages for false im>
prisonment and malicious prosecution.
NJ. l.. Wright, who keeps a dry-goods
store on Main street, made an assignment
to-day. Liabilities. 1880. G. l.. Allen.
of the Mettowee Dairy, Charlotte street,
also made an assignment to-day. Liza
bllities, $500
The schooner Sophia Godfrey, with salt
for Suffolk, arrived here to-day, leaking
very badly, and was placed on Berkely
fats. She was ashore on Chincoteague
Beach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Little Interest I'm the Proposed Re.
moval-Amnteurs Well In.

FARMVILLE. VA. February 2-(Spe-
e.al >-Apparently little or no interest is
being taken by the people OF Prince Ed
ward in the projected removal OF Union
Theological Seminary from Hampden-Sid-
nsy. While every effort possible is being
made 10 carry out their scheme of re-
moval. most OF Prince Edwards staid
citizens are not awakened TO a realiza-
ton that their efforts may avail, and
hence the apathy and indifference on
their part.
The Farmville amateur dramatic corps
have gotten well up in the several parts
OF Virginia" the war drama, and are
anticipating very successful evening on
che Sth instant
Mr.. L. X. Richardson, OF this place,
GILL be married next Tuesday. the 9th in
ptant. In Lynchburg TO Miss Leila Will
Nams. of the Hill City.
POLITICAL.
Not in many years has the cam
paign for county officers in Prince Ed
Ward opened up az early as for the ap-
preaching elections in May next The
Republicans are lying slyly by and listen
ting at the wrangling Democrats seeking
the favor OF voters from the various dis
tricts. But whatever may be the differ
ences IN views and opinions among Demo-
Gratis before the nominating convention,
there will be Misunderstanding and a love
feast Just as soon as the nominations are
made. and the Republicans who aspire
20 regain the reins held by them so long
pyer the government Of our good old
county will be again put into four-years'
retirement.
Snow has fallen here throughout the
day, and at the present writing q o'clock
Il has reached depth OF six inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed InstnntIy-Ffve Men
Seriously Injured.

BRADDOCK, PA, February Zone
man was blown to death and hve men
were seriously hurt this evening at the
WESTINGHOUSE electric-works at Rssnton.
The name of the dead man is John Dugar,
81 years Of age. single.
The injured are: Samuel Purdy, mar
ried 30 years old: lower jaw torn OF ana
right side OF face and part OF nose and
forehead shattered: badly bruised, and
arm broken; will die.
John O'Keefe, married: aged 40; left
leg broken; rib broken. spinal column IN
jured, face cut: probably fatally injured.
Anthony Duffy, aged q; both legs
broken, cut, and bruised about the head
and body.
Two men whose names were not learned
were seriously hurt. They were re-
moved to their homes In Brinton. The
other injured men were taken to hos
pitfalls in Pittsburg.
All the men were laborers in the new
Westinghouse plant. They had been sent
to the warehouse for certain castings.
The articles wanted were in a barrel.
The barrel. had formerly contained
wood-alcohol. During the period 1t had
been heated up gas had generated. The
men knocked in the barrel-head and one
lighted a match TO look at the castings.
A terrific explosion followed. The heavy
castings were blown in all directions.
some falling fifty feet distant others
passing through the roof. The men stand
ing about the barrel were struck by the
iron missiles, and their clothing was
scorched by the binding flash. The in
jured men were quickly attended by ply
sicians. and given every attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
THE INCOME-TAX.
Commissioner Miller Believes Hon
est Returns VIII lie Made.

WASHINGTON, February 2.-Commis-
sioner Miller has received preliminary re-
ports from many Of the sixty-three inter-
nal-revenue collectors as TO the number
OF people they estimate in their district
will be subject to the income-tax. These
estimates so far are necessarily crude and
Inaccurate but from a rough compila tion
Commissioner Miller estimates there will
be $4,000 separate returns OF corporations
and individuals.
Numerous letters have been received
by Commissioner Miller from lawyers
and others representing corporations, es-
tates, etc, all Of whom express their pur-
pose of complying with the law at once,
and only write TO have explained some
point not entirely clear to them.
Commissioner Miller says that as far
as his correspondence and his interviews
with businessmen and their attorneys
go, he Is convinced that there Is q general
desire TO make honest and full returns.
Mr.. Miller says the receipts from the
!ncome-law. he is convinced, will exceed
the early estimates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03

Washington. d. c.. arrived here Mon
day. on visit to Mr.. Brumbaugh's
parents.
On last Thursday Mr.. Samuel l.. radely
ana Miss Annie l.. Holiar, both Of this
county, were married by Elder Il. y.
Shaver, at his residence, in Maurertown.
After the ceremony the party repaired TO
the home OF the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Hollan, where bountifui table
was spread for the entertainment OF many
OF their friends.
Six black bears were recently tracked
and seen on the mountain at Buck hin,
few miles west of this place.
IL is almost common occurrence TO
track or see one of these animals in the
mountains OF Powell's and Little Fort,
and quite number OF them have been
killed In the past year. A number of hogs
have been killed and eaten by them.
A meeting OF the United Brethren.
Church OF Edinburgh. Is in progress.
There have been about fifteen conversions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
RECEPTION TO MRS. GRANT.
This Time ut 81. Augustine, FLA
brilliant Affair.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February "A
special to the Times-Union from St. Au-
gustine says: Tonight. Chatield Post,
Grand Army Of the Republic. of this city,
gave a reception to Mrs. U. 5. Grant.
The reception took place in the pariors
OF the Ponce de Leon Hotel. and was a
brilliant affair. 1t had been advertised,
and representatives from nearly every
Grand Army OF the Republic post in
Florida were present to join the Chatfield
Post In paying respect to the widow or
the great general.
The Loyal Legion. Sons OF Veterans,
Regular Army and Navy Union. and the
officers and enlisted men OF the Third
Artillery. United States army. stationed
at ST. Augustine, also took part 1t is es-
timated that in two hours Mrs Grant
shook hands with nearly 1000 people.
Dir. Poisley o. kirby-Smlth Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, of this place, was also
presented, saying he had met her hus-
band In battle.
II am pleased to meet all brave men,"
Mrs Grant replied.
Captain Evan Z. Howell. Of the Atlanta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
DEEP SNOW At CHRIsTIANsBURG.
Purchase of Thirty Head of Cattle
by MIR. simmons.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA, February p
Especial -Snow commenced to fall here
at p. NJ. last night. and continued until
L. NJ to-day. on a level 1t measured
seven inches. and is most probably not
over yet 80
To-day Mr.. John Hairless sold at n
fine price thirty head OF stock cattle to
a Mr.. Simmons, from Franklin county.
Notwithstanding the snow and the Sc
we're season, he proposes to drive them
all the way. This Is but a small portion
OF the number Mr.. Simmons has bought.
Trade in cattle In the county continues
brisk. and they are still bringing good
price.
County Court, after being I'm session
since Tuesday, adjourned to-day.
Mr.. J. r. Johnson. Of Christiansburg.
leaves on Monday for Philadelphia. to be
absent several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
uuooKLrx POLICE BLAMED.
President Norton Says They DO NOT
DO Their Duty--More niodng'

BROOKLYN, February 2-Presaent
Norton, OF the Atlantic-Ayenue raiirod"'
has written a letter to Poiice-Co'hh''s-
s,oner WeIles, raking him over the coais
for not affording proper police pro'ec-
ton. Mr.. Norton says the strike Is oVe''
and that he has plenty OF competeht M"
TO run his cars. He says that the BROOK.
lvn poIice have not done their duty. ana
that assaults and depredatlons continue
He has given instructions TO MS mo.oI
men and conductors to arm tnenseNea
~ they can't have police protection, anu
says he Will, II necessary, put an aooi-
tional armed man on every car.
president Norton characterlzes the pres
emf condition OF affairs as disgraceful'
and blames the police OF Brooklyn for u.
Az 10 o'clock to-day car No. 2,lD, OF the
Creepnoint-line. was held up by crowd
of rioters at Franklin and Noble streets
Williamsburg. The windows were smash
ed and the motor-man, James Battersoy.
and Speclai-ohicer Seipp were dragged
from the car and bru,ally beaten. Severa,
policemen finally arrived, and diSpers'u
the crowd.
At 1l5 p. NJ. car No. 1884, OF the
Crosstown-llne, was he'd UP at ho ,,'i
Eleventh street and Bedford avenue, WIZ
liamsburg. by a crowd OF Soo peIs''is. ,,Dd
motor-man and conductor were carried
away by the mob. The police were unaDle
10 cone with the crowd until the reserves
arrived. when the crowd dispersed
Permission to the railroad employees
IN carry arms cannot be granted, no
matter what the conditions are The
strikers have stopped sending deSer'ers
to their homes.
Master Workman Connolly, IN speaking
about the bonds he intends TO oner TOT
sale. said that probably by WEDNESDAY ne
would have about $4,000 worth on the
market A number OF businessmen VI
prookIvn are anxious TO buy them
II was learned that thirty-fve men de-
eertAd from the stables OF the Brooklyn
Heights Company, In East New YORK
last night. They came on here from
Cleveland, O., a week ago.
John c. Weston, a non-unlon cohuuc1of'
on the Greenpoint line, this AFTERNOON
shot and painfully wounded Joseph From
welle. a striker. The shooting was the
outcome OF an attempt TO drag weston
from the platform OF his car by MOD
OF several hundred persons. Policeman
Walsh arrested Weston just as the crown
was threatening 10 lynch him.
A petition viii be presented on Mohoay
AT the meeting of the Board OF Aldermen
petitionlng that body to revoke me
l,cerses and franchises OF the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company, the Atlantic
Avenue Railroad Company, ana the
BROOKLYN. Queens County and Suburban
Railroad Company, alleging that said
companies have grossly violated the laws
Of the nation, State, and city, thereby
causing great loss to the interests or the
people OF Brooklyn
p J. Collins, OF the Executive Board:
saws that on Monday next 5000 men VIII
Assem-. BILE In fIont of the City Han 10
wait and see what action will be taken
by the aldermen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
BEDFORD CITY,s WATER SUPPLY.
The New Source from the Twin Sis
ter Peak of Otter.

ter Peak of Otter.
BEDFORD CITY. VA, February a.
(SpeciaL)- few facts in regard to the
improvements OF the town may prove
Of interest. as showing Its steady advance.
In spite OF difficulties.
Only a few years ago II was supplied
with water by wells and springs. Then.
as 1t began to increase In population and
industries. the necessity for some more
adequate means Of supply became ap-
parent. This was accomplished by con-
centratng the water from the big spring
at the base Of the Peaks Of Otter In a
dam and laying pipe to the town.
The little place could scarcely recognize
itself az the same old Liberty. when
MIGRANTS. bathrooms. and the use OF
hose were introduced. The Norfolk and
Western railroad made this one of their
principal neutrality-suspicious.. as the water
was free from all mineral properties that
would corrode the boilers.
But when Liberty became converted into
Bedford City. and large schools. to be
heated by steam, were established, hour
irg-mills were introduced. tobacco fac
tories run by steam. and many other
pscs were daily presenting themselves. II
became evident that the present water
supply was insufficient. An appropriation
amounting to $4,000 was made for thu
purpose OF increasing IT, and the question
OF issuing bonds for $4,000 more was sub
mitted to the vote Of tho people. resulting
In the Affirmative. thus supplying the
means: but the question Of how Il was
70 be accomplished was very responsible
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
HaiI. Rain. md snow I'm Emporia.

EMPORIA, VA. February 2-CSpeclal)
To-day has been most remarkable 1t
has showed, hailed. and rained. and as /
write it Is showing rapidly. but 1t does not
make any impression. as the ground Is
SO wet
The dispositions in the contested-election
case OF Thorpe against Mckinney have
been going on all the week. Only few
witnesses have been examined. An adj
journment has been taken until next
Tuesday.
Mr. Joseph p. Tuns. receiver OF the
Hitchcock-Trejo Land. Lumber and
Quarry Company, was in town to-day.
Considerable excitement has already
commenced here over tho spring election.
There are several candidates for all of
the officers TO be elected. For Commits
sioner of the Revenue alone there are
twelve candidates.
For the month Of January, 1895, the
Clerk Of the Court recorded twsnty-four
deeds and issued four marriage licenses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
KILLED on THE RAILROAD TRACK.
= Deaf Man Who Had Dcen Warned
kfrnck hY an Engine.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, February
e-(speciai)-w. II. sprouse. citizen
Of this county. met with shocking death
fhis morning The unfortunate man. who
Kas almost totally deaf. was on his way
90 Charlottesville. choosing the track OF
the Southern railway 10 walk on. When
near Fry's-springs crossing the engine
drawing train No. 10 struck sprouse.
knocking him from the track. and killing
him instantly. The engineer. James Nc
Cormiek. who lives in Charlottesville. OF
course blew the whistle as a warning.
and when nc found that he man made no
attempt TO get of the track reversed his
engine and did all In his power to bring
the locomotive 20 a stop. but without sue
cess. Sprouse had been frequently warned
20 keep OF the track. He leaves wife.
An eifigy, bearing a placard. on which
ssThe Honorable Mayor was inscribed.
was found hanging 70 a troiiery-wire near
the University OF Virginia this morning.
81 Is supposed 10 have been the work or
studenfs OF the university. several OF
whom had been fined on charge OF dis
orderly conduct at the Opera-House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
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FOR
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discovery TO the public Ho lnv.... .iA
and study to the development li t.f
Specific. 1900
Note that all the so-caueJ r....
old Cough or Cold remoJie. Er tf
Blood Purifiers. etc, clothed r pa.
claims 10 meet the new dise..,.
panaccas offered are from a g.,...-- %
pill 10 a trip to Florida. fr.m Z
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and after there was anrIn .l...,..
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are crowned With success tae s..-.. ~
and do now testify. @
Frederick Carr, tsq.. gori0gH Ill.,.
Sixteenth street. New York n-,.'.
Montana, writes. The caarg. f. "
high altitude ~ the Rock. ,-
made me an easy victim ~ ...
Saturday, January le.h, 4 r4. .t
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and the results have been ..,,.
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city. writes: II found gre'f r...r .. .-.s
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thing else / have taken since
sick with tho Grip last winter. 1'
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with Wanamaker * Brown nh.sl..--'.
write: I'VE have both lsel g..r
colds and soreness OF tae es.r VIA
great success
~ cures Colds. Iurlr-kt. c.ts-..
Pains and Soreness ln tha Fa.t ..i
Chest, Cough, Sore-IhrCat. General p-,.''
tration. and Fever. and al. aorst. ,
an obstinate Cold that "hs1gs .rr
A small bottle or pisassnt r.f,,, DO.
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for 81. HUMPHREYS NFUrlrvr
COMPANY. corner William and ~.
streets, New York o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
Her Cargo Damaged,

NEW YORK, February 2.-when the
stevedores employed in unloading the new
Hamburg steamer Phocnicia, which ar
rived at Hoboken January 18th. began 10
hoist the cargo to the dock. 10 was seen
that the goods were In badly-damaged
condition. The officers OF the ship refused
to give any information. but 1t was
learned that the Phoenicia, on her second
day out, was struck by . large wave,
that stove in one OF her forward port
holes and flooded her hold. The damage
was repaired. the water pumped out. and
the vessel suffered no further mishap.
When she was locked. however. II was
found that her cargo had been damaged
about two hundred thousand dollars. The
damaged goods consist Of cloths, silks.
and aniline dyes. which are said to he q
total loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
A Tragedy Near High Knob.

Scott county. last Wednesday. Marion
Green and John c. Carter became in
yolved In a difficulty resulting in the
death OF Green at the scene Of the diff
Guilty and mortal wounding of Carter.
Carter was shot in the stomach and Green
received three shots In the body. Ebert
Carter. brother Of John. was present, and
from reports the shooting grew out Of a
difficulty between Marion Green and
Ebert Carter concerning q charge Of
criminal assault committed on Green's
daughter by Ebert Carter more than a
year ago. What part Ebert took in the
affair. II any, is not known.