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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
Contract with Agents.


Tho case Of Ferguson q Hutter
against the Grottoes Company. from
the CORPORATION Court of the city
OF Lynchburg, was decided the opinion
being handed down by Judge George Nj.
Harrison. This action was brought by
the plaintiffs in error, as assignees OF
Ferguson. 10 recover certain commission
claimed TO be due for stock sold by their
assignor. This contract between the par
ties in question was made at Sheridan.
Rockingham county, Va. the place OF
the principal Office of the Grottoes COM
pany. the question OF jurisdiction being
pleaded by the defendant in error. who
alleged in their plea that the cause or
action did not. nor did any part thereof.
arise in the city of Lynchburg. but in
the county Of Rockingham. The jury
in the case rendered a verdict in favor OF
the defendant. II appears from the
facts certified that Ag mt Ferguson who
had made two sales of stock. telegraphed
the company. September II, 1890. to know
whether or not he should sell more stock,
and how much more. on the same day
the company replied In telegram sent
from Shendun to Lynchburg, saying:
"Only stock left opticned to one agent
some weeks ago. who will only divide
commissions. Sales of the 9th and there
after only per cent. You can continue
10 sell in Lynchburg by new arrangement
with Sampson on this basis. You will
have to work actively"
The court In its opinion. says: 1T Is
insisted that this telegram is evidence
OF a new contract. and, b ing sent by the
company from Shendun and received by
the agent In Lynchburg. makes II a
Lynchburg contract. emitting the plain
tiff In error to sue there. We think the
evidence fully sustains the jury In their
view that the cause OF action arose In
Rockingham county. and no part there
of in Lynchburg. The telegram did not
constitute new contract; II was only
a modification Of the original understand
ing. 1t informed the agent In answer
10 his own question that the company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06

Flour was steadler, but nrices were not
quotably changed No. spring wheat;
- 1-Sa5sc.; No. 2 red 60Q60 3-ic. No,
corn. % 3-in26 SIC. No. oats, II lie.
Pork ssO5. Lard. $5.32 LEASES. Snort,
RIB sides, loose, stS5Qst40. Dry salted
shoulders, boxed, s45VaSl.75. Short clear
sides, boxed. Si5ONSi.62 l-2. Whisky,
dlstilers' finished goods, per gallon, sl.2z.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
WAITS FROM THE WIRES.
Some of the Days Events Set Forth
in short Stories.

Dover, Del. April 2S-To-days ballot
for United States senator resulted: Hig-
gins, 5; Addicks. 6; Massey, 3; Pennewill,
3; Tunnel, l.; Ridgely, 8.
Albany, N. Y, April 23.-The Lexow hi
partisan New York city police bill has
passed the assembly by a vote of SO to p,
and the bill now goes to the governor.
Washington. April 23-Carlton ]. Well
born of Georgia has been appointed an
assistant attorney in the office of the as
sistant attorney general for the interior
department.
Washington, April Eek Congress-
man Benjamin H. Bum has been appoint
ed postmaster at Rocky Mount, N. c.
vice Il. Bum, deceased The latter was
nephew of the new appontee He was
appointed year ago and died within the
last month or six weeks.
Springfield, ILL.,. April 23.-Three hun
dred miners of the Barclay, Spaulding
Williamsvlle and Springfields mines de-
cided to strike to-day rather than ac-
cept a reduction of 3 cents. Delegations
we're appointed to visit the working miners
and urge them to join.
Boston, April BIN the Senate this af-
ternoon a message was received from
Gov. Greenhalge calling attention TO the
Cotton States and International EXPOSE
ton, to be held at Atlanta Ca, from
Sept. IS to Dec. 81, and favoring an an
preparation for proper representation OF
Massachusetts and an exhibit of her tex
tile factories, machinery and manufac-
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ABSENT-AIINDED CELEBRATES,
A Variety of Good Anecdotes Collect
ed From Various Sources.

II lOtA lHC ANCW IOSls
Absent-mindedness, 1t has been stated,
is a sign of a great mind; but this state
ment, like the one which affirms that want
of manners in the present-day draw wing
room is an indication of the same thing.
is somewhat open to criticism. It is true
that some great men have been absent
minded, but then there are probably thou
sands of men who were not celebrated
who have suffered from the same unde-
sirable infirmity but who, simply because
they were neither born great, achieved
greatness, nor had greatness thrust upon
them, and. therefore, did not have their
actions brought to the notice of the public,
were born to blush unseen, and waste
their observation-disclosures on an unappre-
ciatiVe family circle Still. there is no
doubt says the London Standard, that
mental alteration frequently goes hand
finland with great mental ability. and
there are many historical examples of this
The earliest example seems to have been
Socrates, who would frequently remain for
an entire day and night without moving a
muscle of his body string into space and
thinking. During these meditations, II
some one spoke to him, he would not know
in tho least what was being said, and If
food were brought and placed beside him,
il would remain untouched.
This species Of ent-mindedness might
almost be called madness; but with Dante,
the great Italian II was mental alteration
pure and simple He went TO see a process
sion in Rome, and, to see II more plainly,
went into the shop Of a bookseller of his
acquaintance. A book lay upon the counter
and Dante taking II up, soon became so
absorbed IN its contents that the process
sion passed by unnoticed, although there
was noise and music enough TO have walk
ened the mythical seven slcepers. When
he went home and was asked about the
procession. he confessed that he had not
seen a. and had even forgotten that there
had been such a thing. HOgarth, the paint
err, was much given 20 Observation-Disclosures
He used 10 become 80 absorbed In the de-
signs which engaged his pencil that he
would do all manner Of curious things. II
any one spoke 10 MIN, he would answer
something quite of the subject, and al
dinner he would get up, twirl his chair
round and III with his back 10 table and
his hogts After sitting thus for, perhaps,
five minutes. he would jump up turn his
chair back TO the right position, and go on
With hts dinner IA silence
slr Isaac AeNl0n'g nts Of ATTRACTION
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FAVORITEs IN FINE FETTLE.
Four Out of Five Cap the Coin at
Nashville.

Nashville. Tenn. April 2S-Favorites
had things all their own way at Cumber-
land Park to-day, four of them landing
the money. st. Maxim, in the Duncan
Hotel handicap. was the only one who
failed to reward his hackers. The handi-
cap was worth s., 500 and it went to Prime
Minister, a well-played second choice. The
talent was not hurt very badly. Prime
Minister showed that he was a high-class
S-year-old, as he gave everything else
in the race weight but st. Maxim. Linda
gave him all he wanted to do, however
and the mare was only beaten out half a
length in a drive. Summaries follow:
First Race-SiX furlongs. Mickle, 102
Perkins, even, won, with Vasco second
and Hagar third. Time 1:i5%.
Second Race-Seling, four and a half
furlongs. Hester, 49, w. Jones, to l.
won. with Rags second and War Song
third Time 0:54I2.
Third Race--Duncan Hotel handicap ST.
800 guaranteed. one mile Prime Minister
los, Martin, to l, won, with Linda second
and Lily of the West third. Time :4034
Fourth Race-Five and half furlongs
Lizetta, ia, Mcdonald, to 3, won, with
Martha Griffin second and Mark S. third
Time los
Fifth Race-Selling, eight and a half
furlongs. Cattaragus, 9S, II. Williams, 3
TO l, won, with Metropolis second and Tom
Gilmore third Time 1:4Sh.
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in the docks. The magistrates counsel
made light Of the whole charge, especially
of the setting In the stocks, which he said,
everybody knew was no punishment al
all. The chief Justice rose and, leaning
over. said, Brother, have you ever be IN
in the stocks?" Really, my lord, never
'Then. l have" said the Judge, "and I
can assure you that II is not at ali the
trfe which you represent II TO be-"
As a last example OF absence OF mind
combined with greatness, we will men
ton the late Dean Stanley. One day he
was preaching to a large congregation,
which he noticed was tittering at some
thing or other all the time ne was in the
pulpit. After the service was over he
asked his wife: THE congregation seem
ed TO be highly amused about something
to-day. DO you know what IL was?" Not
for certain" was the reply, but l expect
IL was because your gloves were lying
on the top of your head all the while, and
IL did look a trifie odd" Dean Stanley
had put his gloves into his hat and put
the hat on. When he took It off, he forgot
about the gloves, and so preached with
them lying on his head. and as he preach
ed without gesticulatlng in the slightest,
they remained there during the whole
of the service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
HAwKINsvILLE's CHAUTAUaUA.
The Programme Includes Prominent
Lecturers and Teachers.

Lecturers and Teachers.
Hawkinsville, Ga, April 23-The third
annual session of the Ocmulgee Chautau-
qua convenes here Thursday next, to con-
tinue ten days. The main auditorium has
a seating capacity of $500 people. The
programme is an elaborate one, and EN-
braces some of the best musical talent,
eminent teachers and lecturers, of the
day. An Italian orchestra of fourteen
pieces will be on hand the whole of the
session. Two very fine cornet bands have
been engaged TO give several concerts
each. President Bradwell of the State
Normal school, State School Commission
er Glenn, Supts. Bonds of Athens, Evans
of Augusta, Graham of Griffin and Profs.
Ashmore of Savannah and Looney of At
lanta will have charge of the normal work
and the model school. Among the lee
turers are Prof. Pollock of Mercer Uni
versity. Prof. H. c. White of the UniVer-
sity of Georgia, President Gambler of
Emory College, DR. Hopkins of the Tech
biological school, DIR. Belk of Rome DIR.
Davidson of Ohio and Sam Jones.
The famous Aeolian male quartette OF
ChicGAo will be a drawing card, as will
Scott w. Haywood, the noted cornetist.
These and others will insure all who
come pleasant and profitable time.
Hawkinsville hotel accommodations are
ample and arrangements have been made
to entertain visitors at private residences
at the nominal charge of 81 per day.
A large party of Knights of Pythias
left here to-day via the Oconee and West
ern railroad for Dublin, where. they ex-
pect to plant Knights of Pythias
lodge. The lodge at this place has large
membership, composed of the flower OF
our young men.
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STEIN HAS A CLOSE SHAVE.
HE GETS OUT OF GOING To CAR
TERsvILLE BY LUCK ONLY.

After Hearing the Arguments in the
case Judge LumPkin Took Under
Abatement the Matter of Allowing
stein to Give BaiI-He Finally De-
cides in the Negative, But the Law
vers Had in the Meantime Agreed
10 Let Bail Be Given-PersOnaI Vio-
Ience Feared at CartersviIIe.
Atlanta. Ga, April 23.-Editor o. II.
Stein of The Looking Glass, who was ar
,ssted yesterday for criminal libel, and
N prevent being taken to Gainesville.
uhere the warrant was issued, sued out
writ of habeas corpus, was allowed to
give bond here this afternoon and will
not have. to face the music for his Of
tense before the Gainesville courts un-
til his case is regularly reached on the
docket.
Judge Lumpkin took up the case this
morning.
Daniel W. Rountree appeared for Stein
and agreed that the habeas corpus should
be sustained. and the editor allowed %
give bond in Fulton county instead of
being taken into distant county. where,
besides the great inconvenience. the cir
NHiIlotetlASco tChNNu " SHOW Llidl ne WOulQ
meet with personal violence at the hands
Of the aggrieved parties.
Solicitor General Fite, who came from
Gainesville to take Stein back there,
argued that side of the case, contendins
that the law plainly shows that the
sheriff has the authority to arrest a
man in one county upon a warrant is
sued in another and take him to the coun.
~ where the warrant was issued for
commitment trial. Although the people of
CartersVille are very much wrought
up over the case, and Stein would I'M
doubtedly meet with a. hot reception
should he pay a visit there, Solicitor
lite declared he would not meet with vio-
lence
The point involved was a very nice
AMUSEMENT all day. Pending his decis-
ion, which was rendered at $3.50 O'Clock,
the attorneys agreed to let Stein give
bond here, and he was released from
custody.
When Judge Lumpkins decision came
however he held that he could not order
STEMS release, but that the sheriff had
the right to take him to Barlow county
Tor preliminary trial. Had the lawyers not
agreed to let the editor give bond here he
would have been taken to CartersVille by
Sheriff Griffin under the decision of Judge
Lumpkin, and from all accounts he would
have been roughly handled there.
, The prosecutor in the case is named Ora
nam and is son-in-law of Sam Jones, the
reVlValist Graham says that an article
which appeared In last Saturdays Look
ing Glass referred to himself and wife, a
guest or hers and two male friends of his
wlfe s. The article was very sensational,
out mentioned no names.
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my absence Then l shook her poor, inane
hand, and after gently patting her on the
head told her to be good, and that before
long | would see her again. She thanked
me nicely; and there was a smile in the
corners OF her mouth which made her ap-
pear almost intelligent
How did you find Anna as a partner7'
asked Mrs. D., while we were busy with
our coats In the reception room.
" Excellent l said, excellent Then
l launched into eloquent regrets over the
twilight fate OF one so fair and so af-
flicted
Why surely you didn't take Anna for
one of the inmates? said Mrs. D.. and
there was horror in the lady's voice and
ire within her eye.
I certaily did l replied, while alarm
began to curl at my heart.
Why dear! dear! said my hostess.
what horrible mistake Anna is our
head teacher
Il never went back, and / never saw
Anna again." concluded the law maker.
II hear she Is married now, and make no
doubt she at times recalls me as the big
gest idiot she met at the asylum"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
LYNCHERs GIVEN THE SLIP.
The Prisoner Removed Before the
Mob Got Under Way.

Baltimore, Md. April 23.-An attempt
was made at Frederick. Md. last night
to lynch a negro who attempted a felon-
ious assault on Mrs. Thomas Butts, while
she was returning from church last Sun
day The mob was foiled by Sheriff
zimmerman, who had removed Winter
chiet to a place of safety early in the
evening. At midnight an organized mob
of seventy-hve men gathered in the vicin-
ity of the jail, prepared to take the negro
out and hang him. In addition to the
seventy-five men. there was another band
OF forty to serve as sentinels. rumor
that Winterchief had been removed reach
ed the mob and a leader was sent ahead
to learn If it was true. Sheriff Zimmer-
man invited the man to enter the Jail
and inspect the cells, all of which were
standing open and the prisoners walking
in the corridors. The leader of the lynch
ers became thoroughly satisfied that the
bird had flown, and went back to disperse
his mob. He stated that they had come
fully determined to hang the prisoner and
would have taken desperate measures TO
accomplish their purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
70 TANBIEN RUNS THIRD.
Cash Day Wins the Gun Club HandI-
cap mt Memphis.

zap NJ hcmRnAs.
Memphis. Tenn. April 23.-Out Of the
seven races that were decided at Mont
gomery Park this afternoon the talent
was successful in picking 1--WE of the
winners.
The biggest upset OF the day occurred
In the fourth race. in which four of the best
sprinters in the west faced the starter
ROtentate opened up at, to >. but such
a stream OF money flowed in the ring on
MIN that II vas almost impossible to get
a bet on him toward the close. Lihertine
was next IN demand, while Maid Marian
was unsupported at 10 to l. Bergen got
on in front with George F. Smith and
stayed there to the end. winning handily
by an open length. Potentate got sec
Ond money by a head in a drive.
Cash Day won the handicap easily, win
ming pulled up by three lengths. Chorn
practically stole race from Macklin, who
was on Readina in the sixth event. The
latter was winning easily when ChOrn
crept up next the rail and landed Wight
man winner by nose on the post. Sum-
First Race-Six furlongs. FL Captain.
ll2. c. Weber, to 3. won, with Goodwin
second and Pepper third. Time 1:l7s4.
Second Race-FOur furlon IS. Cherub.
107. Ballard, to l, won. with Fancy Dance
second and Exhibit third. Time 0:5l
Third Race-Memphis Gun Club handi-
cap, eight and half furlongs. Cash Day,
III, Chorn, to g. won, with Santiago sec
ond and Yo Tambien third. Time 1:50ls.
Fourth Race-Five furlongs. George F.
Smith, Jos, Bergen, to l, won. with Po-
tentate second and Libertine third. Time
l 02I5
Fifth Race-Selling. one mile. Oakley,
100, Chorn, to ], won, with Miss Norma
second and Jim Henry third Time 1.44
Sixth Race-Selling, six furlongs. Wight
man. l07 Chorn. to /. won. with Readina
second and High Test third. Time l:17is.
Seventh Race-Six furlongs. Booze lO7,
Bergen, to ], won, with Hodgson sec
ond and Burrell's Billet third. Time 1:l6zt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24

From the London Daily News.
From Lemberg our Vienna correspond
ent learns that a terrible battle has. been
fought at the railway station at Rawa-
ruska. A menagerie was being conveyed
by rail and when the train stopped at the
station a great noise was heard. The
guards went to the wagons containing
the wild beasts and found the wooden par
titions which separated three iionesses
from three bears and these again from
three hyenas broken down and the animals
engaged in battle One bear was missing.
The lions had eaten him skin and all
They had bitten another bears paw of
and hyena lay dead upon the floor Two
lions I'm a neighboring compartment re-
manned calm No one dared interfere
between the figting beasts until the owner
arrievd in a sledge and separated them
not before he had been bitten by a bear.
however. He claims damages from the
railway administration because the parti.
tions gave way.
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ARRESTS IN AIKEN.
Eleven of the Green Party Put Under
Bond to Appear.

Augusta. Ga. April 23.-To-day Sheriff
Alderman of Aiken county arrested at
jackson station and carried TO Aiken,
eleven OF the Green party that precipita-
Yer the fight al Bethel Methodist church
sunday afternoon. Those arrested were
-. r. Green. Sr.. b. n. Green. Jf., Frank NJ.
Allen McI.ain. Cover McLain. Jack Tyler,
Justice Frank ~ Green, Or. J. ]. Green
ana j. Il. StallinER. They were released
pear Saturday for a preliminary hearing
before Judge Weeks VI Aiken. Bishop
Williamson, a citizen 81 AUGUSTA, is said
10 have been connected with the affair,
aud there r. a warrant for his arrest n
ne returps 20 south Carolina,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
wILDE's COMING TRIAL.
A Rumor That He VIII Plead Guilty
to One Offense.

London, April 2S.-The grand jury this
morning returned to the central criminal
court old Bailey. a true bill against Oscar
Wilde and Alfred Taylor The prosecuting
witnesses in the case are being lodged
with number of policemen in a. house
IN Croydon street to prevent them from
being mobbed. s
The Exchange Telegraph Company says
Wilde will probably plead guilty of one
ottense.
The Sun says it is expected that Wilde's
counsel will apply for an adjournment
lor month and ask that Wilde be ad-
united to bail in the meantime. Wilde S
solicitors deny that their client will plead
guilty even to one offense. They de-
care that his case will be fought to the
end.
Oscar Wilde's valuable collection of
prints, Moorish pottery, bric-a-brac, etc,
Will he sold at auction tomorrow. The
articles to be sold include Carlyle's writ
ing table
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STRIKE OF THE BUS DRIVERS.
No Change in the situation at Paris
and the Public Inconvenienced.

No Change in the Situation at Paris
and the Public IncOnvenienced.
Paris. April 23.-The strike of the omni-
bus men continues, with little or no change
IN the situation. Very few vehicles are
running, and each is accompanied by three
gendarmes. The strikers are very quiet
and seem confident of winning. The
strike greatly Inconvenience the public
the annoyance having been greatly aug
mented by strike of the employees of
the North Paris Omnibus Company last
evening on grounds similar to those taken
by the first strikers-higher wages and
shorter hours. The North Paris company
declares that their financial condition will
not permit them to increase their rates of
compensation.
A majority of the tramway men have
joined the strikers. This evening there
We're several encounters between the po-
lice and the strikers. A few of the men
arrested yesterday were sent to prison for
short terms. The police have made num-
e;ouS arrests.
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BUCHANAN GRANTED A RESPITE.
The Governor POstDones the EIec.
trOcution for a Week.

Albany. N. Y, April 2s-Dr. Buchanan's
wife and Mrs. Coleman, of New York city,
waited upon Gov. Morton at the execu-
tive chamber at 10 o'clock this morning.
Mrs. Buchanan made an earnest plea
for the life of her husband. who was to
be electrocuted at Sing Sing Wednesday
for poisoning his first wife.
They were with the governor in the
large reception room for nearly an hour,
and all visitors were refused admittance,
for the first time in years.
The governor at first said that he could
not interfere. but Mrs. Buchanan's plead
1ngs were so pathetic that he finally grant
Cd a weeks respite, principally to give
the condemned man time in which to pre-
pare for death.
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A wedding at Jesup.

Jesup Ga, April 23.-At the residence
OF the brides father. Capt b. Mliken.
al $50 O'Clock this morning. John Breen
OF this place was married 10 Miss JAMIE
Miliken, Bev. J. d. Norris officiating.
The bride and groom left on the e;2o
bridal trip.
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A shoe stock Sold.

Americas. Ca, April 23.-The Cobb &
Daniel stock of shoes was sold TODAY bV
the receiver. 1t invoiced $4,000. and was
bought by Allen, Clegg & Co., of this city
at 55h cents on the dollar. which about
pays the mortgages.
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DIR. RICE NOT TO RACE SIMMONS
The Efforts to Get Up Second Match
at st. Louis Fail.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 2S.-The efforts to
renew the Simmons-Dr Rice match have
fallen through. Mr.. Foster wanted to run
the match in private for $500 aside. Mr..
Walsh agreed to bet 5000 even, and the
remaining $1,000 If Foster would give him
6 to ). This proposition was rejected by
Mr. Foster and he has discontinued any
further efforts to get up a race. He will
ship DIR. Rice east Thursday to meet his
BROOKLYN handicap engagement.