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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
GASOLINE EXPLODES.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT CAUSED M A
PLUMBERs LAMP.
The Clothing of SIX Persons I'm
FIames-An harmed, one, II IL
Feared, FataIIy--House and Furni-
49,. u.maxea nv Fire.


A singular and serious explosion oc-
Cured az the home OF William Wood
(colored), No. 1906 north First street. yes
terday. ~
w. I. Greenwood a gas-ftter ana
plumber, who was engaged in doing some
work about the hourse. placed his gasoline
Dot on the stove. when an explosion oc-
CURED, scattering the ignited gasoline
over and burning Greenwood. Wood's
wife-Martha--his three children-Wiiiie'
Clarence, and an infant-and oteha
Brown. The clothing of all caught nre,
but members OF a family living up stairs
In the same building and neighoors
rushed In and smothered the flames
Greenwood was taken to the almsnouse
hospital. and last night was resting as
comfortably as possible under the cir
cumstances. He Is severely burned ABOUT
the arms and face. but the physicians
do not think that he Is In danger. Dr.
Christopher Tompkins was called TO at
tend the members or the Woods family.
who were burned. He said last night
that, excepting Clarence Wood, all Oh
them and Otella Brown had received very
bad burns about the limbs and oody,
and that Willie Wood was In critical
condition. Wood Is a huckster In the
market, and DIR. Tompkins says he and
his family are very worthy colored people.
When the explosion took place some OF
the furniture In the room caught nre'
and a still alarm was sent to Engine
House No. 8. Prompt response was MADE
under Chief Fuller. and the flames were
quickly subdued. The damage 10 mousse
and furniture will amount to about 80,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Hanover rire-in..,.n.

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the attention OF our readers 10 IN. ,','. ~.
statement Of the above-narnad ~, s', .,''i
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served from this statement that a. ~ ~ ~
cscrs assets on the ist OF Isn,,ss,, '' ~.
amounted 90 t22S.si8 and 49, 'ast
surplus, after charging every lfoog,. snsis
liability. including the neceeear', ' ,.
70 reinsnre All OF their outsisnii,'.' 'y' ',i
cies In some other company. 49, k,is'
capital stock, amounted 10 s,e,, .''s 'r
ofher words. the HalJver c,,,i IN "a
from business. provide Tor All ~ A. ietIi
standing policies. return eyery an IN out.
It's N,@o,oO capital 10 the s.ockbo1Ss'V''
and stiii have left over $1,000 ''''sr%
Ihis company has been IN or,s,.,..
forty-three years, and durlnr tba, ,s., ~,
mas paid large amount In 49, s''St
ways treating It's popcy-holders ,si.,.. az
Mr.. Thomas L. Alfriend NJ isos -
MAN r, street. Is he Richmond aveo, =,
me Hanover. ana will take nlesr,.. %
Issuing its policies to those de.lrs s., 49,. "a
class insurance. lining hFst-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Resolutio ms of Respect to the Mem
DRY of Fred. Douglass.

DRY Of Fred. Douglass.
At the session OF the Washington Metho-
dist conference yesterday the first busi-
ness In order was the reading OF the
reports of the committees on missionary
cause, sustentation. auditing accounts of
presiding elders, and temperance.
DR.. Hartzell was then introduced and
made an address asking subscriptions
for the Christian Educator, published
by the Freedman's Aid and Southern
Educator.
DR.. j. w. r. Bowen. from the commit
tee appointed for that purpose, presented
resolutions of respect to the memory of
Frederick Douglass, which were adopted.
John Smythe. ex-Minister OF the United
States to. Liberia, was then invited to
the platform, and delivered a eulogy upon
Douglass.
CAUSE OF EDUCATION.
DR.. +. j. Wagner, president of Morgan
College, Baltimore. spoke In. the interest
OF that institution. and stated that Nor
folk led I'm the conference In supporting
the college.
DR.. Spencer OF the Church Extension
Society, made an address, in which he
stated that the society since Its organiza-
ton had given $4,000 to that cause.
DIR. S. +. Upham. professor OF practical
theology In Drew Theological Seminary,
Madison. N. j.. spoke briefly OF the fra
ternity existing In the seminary. and in
vited all those prepared TO come to the
institution.
]. II. Butler. who had been expelled
from the conference ten years ago, had
returned to him his parchments.
A SONG IN ZULU.
The Rev. Ross Taylor, son Of Bishop
Taylor. of Africa. was introduced. He
spoke Of the work OF his father, and then
sang a sacred song in the Zulu tongue.
A delegate from the Sharp-Street Meth
odist Episcopal church. Baltimore. Md,
presented the sum OF S125 from the Sons
and Daughters of the Conference con-
nected Herewith
After notices of Sunday services had
been given out by Presiding Elder l. L.
Thomas. Rev. J. II. Holmes. OF the
Fourth Baptist church. was introduced
and made short address
Rev. DIR. VanderslIce. OF Trinity church.
made an address. after which Amazing
Grace was sung and conference ad-
iourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
ALEXANDER SALVINI
Death of n Gallant Confederate.
Savannah News)

Colonel Henry A. Clinch, who died at
Sparta, Ca, few days ago, was the
youngest surviving son OF the late Gen.
eral Duncan l.. Clnch. United States
army. He graduated Rom the South
Carolina College. at Columbia. S. c.. and
was admitted to the bar In Augusta.
He afterward removed to New Orleans,
and at the beginning OF the civil war was
United States District Attorney for Louisi-
ana. He resigned the position TO enter
the army as Northumberland OF the
First Regiment OF Louisiana Artillery. Of
which he shortly after became colonel.
He commanded one of the forts on the
Mississippi in the attack on New Orleans.
He served during the memorable siege OF
Yicksburg, and was surrendered with
Pemberton's army. On his release from
parole he served with his command in
the operations In Mississippi, Alabama,
and elsewhere until the close Of the war;
At the end OF the struggle he Joined the
Emperor Maxmillian's army In Mexico
and upon the execution OF that monarch
he returned to New Orleans, and from
thence removed TO Sparta. Colonel Clinch
was a gallant soldier and an able lawyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
A RECEIVER NAMED.
Mn. GRYxER TAKES CHARGE OF
GOODMAN BROS. a co.'s AFFAIRS.
The Broom-ractory Not Thought TO
he Invoived--Bennett Brothers
Make an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
News ana Gossip.
News and Gossip.

Mr.. c. w. Gryner has been appointed
by Judge Il. C. Minor. Of the Law anu
Equity Court, receiver for the bark-snip-
ping firm OF Goodman Brothers & Co., ana
he yesterday gave bond as ouch, win
the Virginia Trust Company as security
The firm is composed OF Messrs. Sig Nj.
and Morton A. Goodman, and Joseph M
Rosenbaum. and the receivership grows
out OF the suit Of the Whispering Valiey
Company, a lumber concern, OF Bucking-
ham county. against Goodman Brotners
& Co., for 5000.
The order OF Judge Minor directs the re-
ceiver TO Immediately take charge OF all
the books. papers. and property real
personal. and mixed. OF the firm
BROOM PLANT NOT AFFECTED.
It is not thought that this action will
in any way affect the business OF the
Goodman Branch OF the American Broom
and Brush Company, unless the bark
concern should hold some stock IN that
enterprise. The liabilities OF the firm Oh
Goodman Brothers e. Co. are alleged 10
be about fifty thousand dollars, but this Is
denied by one of the firm. There are said
10 be but little or no visible assets out
X was stated by Receiver Gryner last
night that the company had considerable
collateral In one of the banks of the CITY
FAILURE OF LTvERYMEN.
Messrs. Bennett Brothers. liverymen. at
Nos COL and 60S west Broad street, made
an assignment yesterday to J. III. Webb
Peploe, trustee The deed, which was
placed on record in the Office OF the Clerk
OF the Chancery Court, conveys to the
trustee all the property Of the assisnees,
consisting Of lot and brick stable.
horses, harness. robes, and vehicles OF
various kinds. with the instruction TO con.
vert them into cash as soon as possible.
The proceeds shall be used as follows:
First, to pay all taxes and legal ex-
penses. including $3.50 TO l.. o. Wenden-
burg. for professional services.
After these expenses are paid the bai-
ance shall be used for other debts, ana
II not sufficient for the purpose. the other
creditors shall be paid pro rata, as fol-
lows:
l. Note due Jessie s. Bennett. s1,4oo;
note due Malnde Bennett A,0eO; note
due Malinda Bennett, $500; note due Ma
linda Bennett. 5000.
g. National Bank of Virginia, 1875.
7ss42.
II balance remains after the payment
Of the above claims. all other creditors are
to share ratably.
The liabilities are estimated to be $500.
CITY HALL NEWS NOTES.
In the City Circuit Court yesterday In
the case Of w. O. Noting. cashier, against
the National Bank of Virginia, the judy
ment recently rendered was suspended for
sixty days, in order to enable the de-
PENDANT to make an appeal.
At o'clock tomorrow evening there
will be a meeting at the City Hall OF the
of the Committee on Light.
to which was referred the matter OF In
vestigating the causes OF the alleged high
gas bills.
The regular session OF the Board OF
Aldermen for the month of March will be
held Tuesday night.
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rhs latter is aoou, % years old. and has
CATHOLIC NEWS NOTES.


Items OF Interest Gathered Among
the Church People.
Very Rev. r. wnlbaid. o. s. b.. prior
OF st. Mary's church, who has been visit.
ing friends in Bristow, Va. returned
home Wednesday night.
The schools OF st. Mary's congregation
were examined last week by Rev. Fa-
theirs Carne and Donahue. The puphs
stood good examination. and IL is evi-
dent that the schools OF 81. Marys are
as good as any Catholic In ibis city. =.
Arrangements have been made 81 81.
Mary's church that the singing OF the
Stsbat Mater viii have Instrumental &C.
compartment. The Lenten sermon Will
be preached at high mass to-day.
The mission, which has been conducted
during the past week at st. Joseph
church by the Rcdemptorist priest. Fatner
Brick OF Annapolis, Md, VIII close TINS
evening. Masses will be celebrated In the
morning at and 10 O'Clock. and after
the latter a sermon will be preached: AZ
7.S0 y. NJ. the mission cross VIII DC
blessed and discourse delivered ny ,ne
missionary. after which the papai pene-
diction will be given with solemn oehe-
diction OF the blessed sacrament
The Novena Of st. Joseph VIII COM
mence al ST. Joseph's church this eve
ming. and will be held every evening az
o'clock until st. Joseph's-Day. the lsth
instant.
The Children OF Mary OF the Catneoiai
Will go to holy communion In oouy to-
day. In the afternoon at O'Clock tneir
regular meeting will be held at st.
Josephs chapel, where instructions VIII De
given by Very Rev. Joseph Frioii
Mr.. James A. Healey is still confined
with illness 10 his house
Miss Shea has returned home. AFTER
pleasant visit.
Rev. ]. l.. Herman. Of st. Patrick's.
win preach a series OF sermons on the
Tuesday evenings during Lent.
Rev. Father Wilson. Of Fredericksburg,
has been secured as the St Patricks-
Day orator. which selection is happy
tribute 10 the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The Ra.ebud Club.

On Friday last delightful party was
given at the residence OF Mrs. l.. A. Bat
kins. No. 2505 Venable street. by the
Rosebud Club of Church Hill. Games
OF various kinds were INDUCED in until IL
o'clock. when refreshments were served.
after which games were continued until
near o'clock. Among those present were
Misses Ellen Batkins, Nettie Enroughty.
Estelle Gooch. Eva Carter. BERTHE Cox.
Blanche Mitchell, Mamie Sinnott. Maud
Herndon, Mamie Hall. Gertie Barker,
Hetties Wood, Bertha Graves. Florence
Penneli Irene Thorp. Blanche Britain,
Fannie Wright, Ida Carter, Berthe Clarke,
and Cecil Batkins; Messrs. John Freeman.
Leslie Morris. Gilmore Redwood. Benja-
min Mayo. Leslie Peterson. Robert Gooch.
Charles Herndon. Gus. Thorp, George
Carter, Martin Richwine. Robert Hope.
Dayle Rlchwine. Howard Montague, Law
renee Allen, Harry Butler. Arthur Smith,
Gordon Arnall. Luther Robinson. George
Acree, George Lamb. George Mosby.
Haryie Smith. and John Carter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
News Notes from Fulton.

Mrs William Jordon continues quite
sick at her residence, on State street
The pews for the Denny-Street church
have arrived and been put in place. A
new carpet has been laid in the aisles.
The infant child of Mr.. Charles A.
Schmidt is quite sick.
The notion and dry-goods store Of Mr..
William Gayle was broken into on Thurs
day night, and a lot of shoes and crocke-
ry-ware were stolen.
Chicken thieves have been rampant on
Fulton Hill this week, entering the barns
of DR.. Croxton and Captain Lamb and
stealing a number OF hens. ducks, and
other fowls. An attempt was also made
at Mr.. s. p. WaddilPs place.
The electric-lights have been working
very badly here. Friday night four or
five were out in radius Of three or four
squares.
Mr.. Peter Porr. who was bitten by a
mad-dog the first part OF last week, Is
apparently as well as ever and the wound
inflicted by the dog does not seem to
trouble him In the least. The canine was
killed by Mr.. Charles Williams.
A petition is being circulated and will
be presented TO Judge Wickham, OF the
Henrico County Court, to change the
voting precinct OF Chaddicks to Seven
Pines this being the most centrally-located
place. Chaddicks has very small vote
hardly fifty being cast there.
The County Democratic Committee will
have a special meeting March 18th at IL
o'clock TO select Judges and clerks to
serve at the the primary election on the
18th instant.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held at Powhatan Hall by Henrico
Council, Royal Arcanum, on Thursday
night. Ex-Councilman +. ]. Parater. past
regent, was elected vice-regent. and ac-
cepted the Office in a graceful speech. DR..
]. +. Crane, district deputy. was present.
The absence OF District-Deputy Ssals, of
Elba Council was noticed. Mr.. Crowder.
in speaking on the good OF the order, made
several hits.
Carpenters for the United States Gov
eminent have just finished a house to
cover small locomotive which was built
by the Tredegar Company several years
ago 10 be used on a track near Warwick
Park to carry the mud and sand dug out
OF the river TO a point further inland. 1t
was never used. and was in the fire at the
Tredegar Works some time ago. The en-
CINE has been on a float for some time
at the old laboratory on the Chesterfield
side OF the river.
AS the fishing season approaches that
part of Fulton known as the Water Dis
trict presents quite an animated appear
ance, with the people repairing boats.
nets, seines, traps, etc. From the present
outloc'- It seems that quite number will
engage In the industry this year. proba-
bly, on account of not getting anything
else better to do. Messrs. Walters &c
McAuley are preparing for II on some
what OF a larger scale than usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
OUR NORTHERN Suburb.
Items of Interest Gathered mt Bnr-
ton Heights.

Mr.. George A. Minor is improving his
place by having a tile-block walkway laid
The little son Of lIr. F. Harris had his
left arm broken Wednesday. He jumped
from the coal-house and fell upon his
arm. DR.. Garlick rendered the medical
aid.
a series of meetings will be begun at
the Baptist church the first, Sunday in
April. Dr. Pitt hopes TO have Rev. w.
p. Hines TO preach for him in these meet
ings. Mr.. Hines has recently had remark
able success in evangelistic work.
A temperance lecture will be given at
the Wigwam on Monday night. Professor
A. Onley is the lecturer.
Miss Mamie Graves. Of Richmond. Is
visiting Mr.. w. T. Rogers, on Miller ave-
nue..
About twelve hands under the super
vision OF Mr.. J. r. Rogers, are laying
sewers in different streets.
Hands are also at work on North ave-
nue. filling up and grading.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

and box Of jewelry, valued at SIS,
the property OF J. J. Poh.
saulting and choking James Manning. a
small boy, vino lives next door to him.
and with abusing Mrs. Manning. On mo-
tlon OF counsel for the defence. the case
was continued until the 18th.
Toney Sternsdorf, charged with being
a suspicious character, was sent to jail
for six mopths.
II. c. Beasley was charged with being
drunk and trespassIng on the premises OF
the Westmoreland Clue, and with cursing
and abusing A. J. Granger; but the evil
dehce was not sufficient to convict. and
the case was dismissed.
James Bland was fined si0.D for as
saulting and attempting TO cut Priscilla
Wade with knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Only n Case of. varioIoid.

Superintendent Doyle, of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad. said yesterday
that the company had. through their
chief medical officer. investigated the
reported case OF smallpox at Lanexa and
found it to be case OF varioloid. The
patient lives four miles from Lanexa,
and steps have been taken 10 isolate
him thoroughly. DR.. Oppenhimer said last
night that he had heard nothing directly
from the case. but had learned indirectly
that II was true that the disease was
contracted through the medium of a suit
of secondhand clothing that came from
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The RICHMOND DISPATOH-sUNDAY. MARCH y. 1870
arrested and locked up at the First

arrested and locked NJ at the First
Police Station.
Citizens on vensble street neat Twenty
second noticed bull tied to wagon
and being dragged along the street.
Policeman Pendleton's attention was
called to the case. and he stopped Bur-
nett and 'phoned for Agent Taylor Of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. Upon arriving at the scene OF
the trouble Mr.. Taylor found the bull,
down and unable to get up. He was ter
rIbly cut and bruised and apparently guf-
fering a great deal Mr. Taylor secured
a stick covered with blood that had
flowed from the cut and bleeding form OF
the animal
1t was learned that Mr.. Sweeney told
Burnett 10 sell the bull. and II was being
brought to the city for that purpose. The
officers of the Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty to Animals feeling that the
case r. an inexcusable one. will see that
It Is vigorously prosecuted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
An unrignt Piano Free.

That Beautiful Prize Piano TO be given
away by Hume-Minor Company Is now on
exhibition In their window. 500 Broad
street. near Seventh, and is admired by
everybody.
This Piano is 10 be given to some one
of Hume-Minor's customers. All who buy
anything in the Music line--Pianos. Or
gans, Music, Books, Mandolins, Guitars.
have tuning done. or employ their
wagons, or In any way patronize Hume
Minor Company will have chance to
get this lovely Piano free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
sermon Tonight to the r. r. A

Rev. DR.. w. w. Landrum will preach
a special sermon to the members cf the
Travellers Protective Association OF
America tonight, at his church, the
Second Baptist. corner OF Sixth and
Main streets. They will meet at their
rooms. Nos. 30 and %. Chamber OF Com
merce building, at 7:15 o'clock. and march
In a body to the church. This Is one OF
q series OF sermons that will be delivered
to the travelling men from time 70 time.
A number OF the prominent divines OF the
city Will be requested TO preach special
sermons to the members OF Post A.
Any visiting or resident travelling men
not members of the association are cor
daily invited 10 be with them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The Suspended Carriers.

II is was stated at the post-ofiice yester-
day that only two carriers were under
suspension-Thomas O'Conner. ten days,
for drinking a glass of beer in bar
room while in uniform. and John Ryan,
fifteen days, for lettering on his route.
O'Conner has asked for an investigation.
He Is a station-carrier, and claims that
he was off duty at the time he drank the
beer, and had on his overcoat over his
uniform.
These suspensions were not initiated
here. They were made under orders from
Washington, issued upon reports cent to
headquarters by SecretService agents
of the department, who are investigating
the carrier service throughout the coun-
FRY
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The San Jose Scale,

There will be meeting in Charlottes-
Vile on Wednesday of Colonel Thomas
whitehead. Commissioner of Agriculture;
Captain Mccain. member of the State
Board of Agriculture from that district.
an expert from the Agricultural and
Mechanical College. at Blacksburg, and
possibly one or two representatives Of
the United States chronological Depart
ment at Washington. The object of the
conference is to investigate the preva-
lence in that section Of the State Of
what is known as the San Jose sc1ie.
which has done so much injury TO fruit
trees. Experiments and tests Of a most
interesting character will be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Golden Chnin VisitatIon.

State Commander Of the Golden Chain
c. Y. Bargamin. accompanied by the
Past Commanders Association and a
delegation from Anchor Lodge, paid an
official visit to Richmond Lodge, No. 10.
order OF the Golden Chain. on Friday
night.
The members turned out in full. and
gave Brother Bargamin royal reception.
who in return gave them an eloquent ad-
dress.
After hearing from other prominent
MEMBER the lodge adjourned to partake
OF a sumptuous banquet. The order is
rapidly increasing under Mr.. Bargamiu's
leadership
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The "stars, Organize.

At meeting held in the Young Mems
Christian Association building yesterday
afternoon. the Stars Baseball Club was
organized for the season. Mr.. b. II. Marsh
was elected manager. and the team will
be composed Of the following players:
Thorpe and Harrison, catchers; Davis,
Withers, and Anthony. pitchers; Ford.
first base: A l.. Richardson and w.
Richardson. second and third bases
Brock and Crostick, short-stops; Holland,
Binford, and Laughton, in the field. The
Stars will try and arrange with Captain
Wells for the first practice game OF the
season. and also to make dates with Ran
dolph- Macon, Richmond College, and
other college clubs in the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The Hepsa.oph.' Entertainment.

The entertainment that win be given
at the Theatre on Friday. March 18th.
next by the Heptasophs VIII be a treat
10 the public. Among the features de-
f.. serving special mention Is cornet solo
by weli-known young lady OF this city.
and a violin and piano performance by
Masters Freddie and Edwin Eyensen.
Addresses via be delivered by Mr.. ID.
c. Richardson. OF this city: Mr.. John
w. cruett. the supreme organizer OF
the order. and DR.. j. II. Christian. OF
Baltimore. The entertainment is COM
pilmentary one. and no charge Is made
for admission. Tickets can be obtained
from Messrs. Henry Flexenheimer, C. Y.
Bargamin. Manly u. Ramos. James d.
Angle. and George +. Styli. the commit
tee In charge Of the entertainment; also
at the Office OF the Endorsement Guaran-
tee Company In the Chamber OF Com
merce building. Ninth street entrance,
and NJ y. Ramos 4 Cas- music store.
upon application.