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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
NORTH CAROLINA DOCTORS.
Annual Meeting Of the state Medical
society.

GOLDSBORO, n. C., MAY D.-,Spe
cial. THE forty-second annual meeting
OF the Medical Society OF North Caro-
lima is now being held In this city. The
sessions to-day (morning, afternoon. AMI
evening" have been marked by distin.
guished attendance OF both medical hghu
and laity. Many interesting and instruc-
tive papers have been read on the cagses
and treatment OF diseases, on surgica
operations. and on specific subjects M
OF which were listened TO with careful
attention. Some OF the papers gave rise
to brilliant running discussions.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
At the afternoon session an election
OF officers was held for the ensuing year
resulting as follows: President ur. r.
L. Payne, OF Lexington; Nice-rfssilenis,
Drs. Booth. Monroe. Burrows. ami Grims-
Icy; Secretary. DR.. II. ID. Jeneu. Urea.
surer. DR. NJ. j. Perry.
The evening session WAS taken up with
the annual essay. by DR. II. II. Stancil.
the annual GRAFTON. by Or. W. s. Mer-
Ger; the prize-essays. and m. splendid
and instructive paper OF DR.. Thomas
Hill. OF Goldsboro'. on indigenous reme-
dies. DIR. Hill's paper showed a know
ledge OF the plants treated that could
only have been acquired by years of
careful observation and analytical study.
Every plan was presented with such
exhaustive information as to NANTES,
the most painstaking research on the part
OF the Doctor In preparing his address.
The paper was made the more interesting
TO the audience by splendid stereopticon
illustrations. especially prepared FOR the
occasion.
A RECEPTION.
After the evening adjournment. IN an
informal way, a delightful reception or
the part OF our citizens was tendere,.
the society in the spacious rooms OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
Here delicious refreshments were served.
and good cheer and ready jest and joylai
conversation prevailed.
Following the reception. the younger
people repaired TO the brilliantly-lghtec
and superb armory OF the Goldsboro'
Rifles. where delightful german was
called" led by Lieutenant W. q. Lewis,
with Miss Minnie Slocumb.
Among the Richmond doctors IN at
tendance are Drs. White. Hodges, ana
Long
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

,urv indicted him. II II, therefore, on
The ground OF precedence that Mr.. Isassi-
Ter Claims Smith. None OF the Henrico
authorities who were approached on the
subject yesterday were willing TO advanee
.. therefore. a nnooted question wheth-
er or not Smith will ever DO tried In the
Mr.. wendenburg says he proposes 10
fight the claim OF Mr.. Lassiter
The man who accosted Mr. ID. Z.
Richardson in the courtroom while the
Ara wing of the gold-brick jury was IN
nroxress has been found. He Is Charles
Malone. The officials have been active.
Iy searching for him for some time. ana
only discovered him yesterday morning:
Malone will be a witness before the grand
f,try
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
WHERE THE TROUBLE LIES.
Governor Speaks Plainly About the
In Alexandria County.

cox.ruor Speaks Plainly About the
u.awlessness in Alexandria County.
Last night Governor O'Ferrail received
by wire a request from the Washington
Post to give statement Of his position
regarding racing and lawlessness In Alex
andria county. He replied as follows:
81 have repeatedly stated my position
In reference to the lawlessness on the
virginia side of the Potomac opposite
Washington. Very recently an extended
,nterv,ew with me was published In the
Wa ellington Star, and / am surprised that
the members of your Board OF Trade were
such careless readers as not 10 OBSERVE
n cannot add anything TO what
then said, and have not time 10 repeat
1t. -, ,,aor
"The horse-racing Is carried on under
,o,or ~ law and a perversion OF an act
nassed by the Virginia Legislature last
session. The gambling deRs from jack
son CITY to Rosslyn ought TO have been
closed long since. Virginia's laws are
plain and rigid enough, but the matter
10 in the hands OF the civil authorities
of Alexandria county. who nave done
nothing. as I am informed and believe.
I have no authority to remove these ON
GERS and fill their places with otner men.
No assistance has been given me oy the
citizens of that county. and though
have made various efforts. l have not
been able to obtain any evidence against
a single house or individual
"It Is not necessary for me TO say
that washington furnishes the people
who are violating Virginia's laws and
making the locality named an infamous
place. AS Washington supplies the law
breakers. she ought TO aid me in breaking
nm the inlquitous dens, and II her au-
thoritIes will secure evidence against them
and keep the law-breakers under tneir
eve. will have them arrested. extradited,
tried. and punished. and no clemency VIII
be extended to one of them.
This is n fair proposition. IL Is true
the Alexandria county officers ought TO
do their duty. and l would make them II
I could; but, on the other hand. II Wash
Irgton citizens did not violate the laws
there would be no violators to arrest.
Let the Board of Trade take steps in
the direction indicated, and they will find
me most earnestly cooperating with
them. am more anxious than they can
no 10 wine out the curse spot on Viz
ginias fair name
CANNOT FIGHT THERE.
The Governor was asked about the
rumor that the proposed prize-fght be-
tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons would be
"pulIed orr at jackson City. He laughed
at the idea, and said that the peo-
ple might rest assured that there would
be no such exposition in Virginia so long
as he was Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Wednesday Club Concert Tonight.

Nine. Emma Juch. Mr.. leonard +.
Auty. and DR.. b. Merrill Hopkinson. the
distinguished soloists, who are to sing
at the concert given by the Wednesday
Club at the Academy tonight. arrived
IN the city yesterday evening, and are
the guests OF the club, at Murphy S
Hotel The club will turn out in force,
and places have been arranged on the
platform-which will be tastefully deco
rated for the occasion-for chorus OF liz
voices.
THE Prodigal Son." by Sir Arthur Sui
Ivan, will be sung tonight. and to-mor-
row Handel's motel. Hear My Prayer"
the Hallelujah Chorus, and other selec-
lions will be given. The audiences will
be large on both occasions. but there
are a number of good seats still on sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
The spring Meeting "A Success.

The Finance Committee Of the Richmond
Riding and Driving Association met at tnt
Exchange Hotel last night and authorized
the payment of the hills incurred on &C
count OF their spring meeting. The trea.
surer read his report. which showed a con
siderable surplus over all expenses. ans
the members present expressed them
selves as highly satisfied at the success.
full outcome OF their first meeting.
The dates of the autumn meeting have
not yet been decided upon. but the secre-
tary Is in communication with the secre-
taries of the Baltimore and other racing
associations with a view TO arrange tn
date so that the horsemen and horses
from the big northern tra,ks will be abe
10 be present at the Richmond event
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Marriage of Mr.. Prairie and MISS
WetstCer,

Mr.. ]. Percival de Prairie, late OF Raj
eigb. n. c.. and Miss Seigniora T. Weisi-
ger the accomplished daughter OF Mt
and Mrs. Daniel Weisiger. were united in
the holy bonds OF matrimony at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, 3l9 south
Third street, at Z o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Rev. DR.. Sledd officated.
Immediately after the ceremony MIR. and
Mrs. Prairie were driven to the Chesa-
peake and Ohio depot, where they took
the Washington train for an extended
northern tour, including New York, Nj
agara Falls, and other places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Miller VIII Soon BE Here.

Fred. Miller, the Police Gazette's cham
plon walker, accompanied by his fine
pointer dog, Guess. who is on tramp
from New York city to Jacksonville, Fla.
and return on a wager Of $500 and the
sporting papers champion belt, having
seven months TO make the trip, writes the
Dispatch from High Point, y. c., tina.
he will arrive in this city in few days
and that he is twenty-eight days ahead
OF time. Miller started on the 9TH Of Feb
ruary without q cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

Richmond: A. 8. Busord and wife "a
Ellen l.. Mayo. PASS feet on north side
OF Franklin street between Foushee and
Adams. Ns.5oo.
John I. Cbappell and others to w. A.
Robertson. "a feet on east aide Of Twenty.
first street. S.
elias q. Halls heirs to Annie ~. Hall
sr.. 50 feet on east side Of Twenty eight
street between Broad and Marshall. 81
Thomas N. Renders trustee 70 Hank,
ers Loan and Investment Company. 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

The Young Mems Christian Association
Cycle Club will have another run this
morning. These early-morning rides are
becoming quite popular. and large num-
Der OF wheelmen go on every trip.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Boat Club will have meeting Saturday
night. when plans for the summer will
be discussed. and the matter OF pur-
chasing new boats will be looked into
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Doings Of n Day with Justice John.

George Brown and Jerry Richardson
two negroes, were sent to the grand jury
in the Police Court yesterday for the
theft OF bale of hay from the stable OF
Mr.. Peter Paul. Policemen j. r. PARK
inson and L. III. Hulcher caught them as
they were removing the hay from the
stable late Tuesday night.
Henry Hartkin, a barkeeper. was fined
s25 for keeping his bar-room open on
Sunday last.
An attachment was issued for Joseph
Holmes, who Is charged with beating
and threatening to kill Maggie Holmes.
Spencer Barnes, a suspicious character,
and Henry Watson, common vagrant,
were sent to jail for thirty days each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
NORTH STATE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Meeting of the Grand Commander.
and Election of Officers.

DURHAM, n. c.. May l5.-(Special)-
The election Of grand officers held al th'
morning session OF the Grand Com
mandery OF knights Templar to-day re-
suited as follows; Walter $. Liddeil, Char
lotte. grand commander William A.
Withers. Raleigh. deputy grand CONF
mander; Joseph H. blackburn. New Berne'
grand generalissimo: James ID. Glenn'
Greensboro. grand captain general. REV.
DR.. w. :. Greasy. Charlotte. grand pre-
late; Munford ID. Bailey. Winston. grand
senior warden. Walter T.. Storm. WIZ
mington, grand junior warden william
Simpson. Raleigh. grand treasurer
Horace II. Munson. Wilmington. grand r.
corder; william r. Randolph. Asheyiiie'
grand standard-Dearer: J. ID. Bullock
Wilson. grand sword-bearer: ID. r. Allen.
Charlotte. grand warden: II. ii. Bradley.
Raleigh, grand sentinel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Wilson Items.

WILSON. n. c.. MAY i5.-(S9eciai'-
Last night WAS the coolest that has ocrl
felt here in May for many years insfe
was no frost this morning, owns 10
slight wind during the night louns
plants are suffering very much on account
OF the continued cold snap.
Young tobacco Is being attacked ~ IN
sects.
DIR. and Mrs. Albert Anderson went 70
Goidsboro' yesterday 10 attend me ns'''
cal convention now in session there
Cards are out for the marriage on NAY
18th Of Mr. J. ID. Williams. youns rnsI'
chant OF this place. and Miss Matte HOW
ard Also Of Wilson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Interest Them ia Exports.

Mr. q. Johnson, OF New York. repre-
senting a large export house. Is trying
10 isterest our manufacturers In the
matter OF giving more attention 10 their
export trade. He thinks Richmond's deal
ings with Brazilian and other foreign
markets can be largely increased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

Mr. L. ID. Iibbey. president OF the
famous I.ibbey Glass Works. OF Toledo
o.. was I'm Atlanta during last week
arranging for a beautiful exhibit OF the
products OF that company at the Cotton
states ana International Exposition 1hls
company manufactures some OF the ii s,,',,
glassware In the world. and their ssmo"
win be particularly interesting aud beau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

ASHEyILLE, y. c.. May i5.-tSpeciaij
Judge Simonton this m0rning an.
nounced that as the case OF the Initea
States against the Dickscn-Msson LIN
Der Company involved questions OF grave
interest. which the Court desired 10 sNs
most careful consideration, the Court
would reserve It's decision. which "ou1l
be handed down at the june term AZ
Greensboru'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
Personals and Briefs.

Rev. F. s. stickney is in Charlottes-
vile.
DIR. C. A. Bryce, who has been confined
10 his room for some time. is improving.
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page left
the city on Monday for their home. in
Washington, ID. Z,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blainey, OF Gin
cjnnati, are spending few days In Rich
mond with Mrs. c. Ii. West, No. 9oS l-2
east Clay street.
Mr.. George +. Fisher secretary and
treasurer Of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. has returned to the
city from New York
Miss Lula NJ. Rowlett. who has been
visiting relatives and friends on Church
Hill for the past four weeks. left yes
terday for home, near Winterpock
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr.
NJ. c. Fincher. of this city, and Miss Nor
ton, OF Norfolk. Tuesday, May 2lst. at
st. Peters Episcopal church. Bramble-
ton.
In the Chancery Court yesterday Luz
cretia w. Wells qualified as adminstra-
trix OF William II. Wells, and Minnie H.
Washington as executrix Of Henry Wash
ington.
a meeting of the local reporters for the
woman's edition of the Times will be
held to-day at IL o'clock at the Times
building. A full and prompt attendance
is urged.
Mr. Malcolm Shackleford will leave
to-day for New York. to take banjo
lessons from Mr.. a. A. Farland He
will be absent from Richmond all the
summer.
There will be a meeting OF the Oak
wood Memorial Association this after
noon at O'Clock in the frame school,
house OF 81. Johns church. All bills
must be presented at this meeting
James Green. a Henrico colored farmer,
was arrested by Constable Cyclone Sam
uels yesterday on the charge OF criminal
assault upon his ls-year-old daughter,
Amy. He was committed to jail By Jus
tice Vincent for a hearing to-day.
As far az can be ascertained, the cold
weather OF the past several days has
not injured vegetation In this section.
There was slight frost yesterday morn
ing in some places In the vicinity OF Rich.
mond. while in others II was not per-
ceptible.
Rev. s. ID. Clopton. d. d.. of Admission.
Ala. formerly pastor OF Clay-street
Baptist church. Is In the city on his re :
turn from the Southern Baptist Conven-
tion, and worsh'pped with his old flock
at Calvary church last night He was
cordially greeted.
Mr.. George Bot. who has been
a trusted employee of the Life In
surance Company OF Virginia for eight
years. has resigned his position with
that company to accept one with
the J. Wright Tobacco Com
pany. During the dinner-hour on Tuesday
he was presented by his fellow-cle
with handsome silver-mounted cane In
token of their esteem for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

one OF the large trees on Nineteenth
street In which II has been known for
years that a swarm OF bees made their
home. was blown down by the wind Tues
Jay afternoon. and the honeycomb was
partially exposed yesterday. Mr.. Higgins.
in front OF whose property the tree Is
located. Will Try and capture the bees and
honey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
HAD Mr.. Sand. Arre.ted.

Mr.. James f. Goode swore out peace
warrant against Mr.. w. II. Sands yes
terday. and the latter was arrested and
recognized to appear IN the Police Court
this morning. II Is understood that the
origin OF the trouble was paper read
at the Masonic Temple Tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
3 AND A.


feet on Leigh street southwest corner OF
J Hancock. $3.50.
Ford. 70 feet on north side OF Beverly
street near Linden. e0.
Harvey Wilson. special commissioner.
to Philip Dorssm. 70 feet on west sids
OF Twenty-sIxth street between o and
+. n.H5.
Henrico: James II. Barton and wife
to r. y. johnson, Jr.. is "a feet Of LOT
. and lot 4. block IS. Barton Heights
N.1W
Thomas r. Savage 10 Laura T. Savage.
street near Meadow, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

The Washington Post yesterday. In It's
account OF the assembling Of the conven-
terssting sketch OF Major John Poe. Jr., Of
this city. Major Poe has been at the head
Of the Richmond force for twsnty-six
years. !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

The supreme officers OF the Improved
Order Of Heptasophs have sent Past.
Archon A. W. Rosene. OF this city.
handsome officers jewel, which he prize1
very highly. Mr.. Rosene has taken great
interest In building UP this order In Rich.
mond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

II n stated at the War Department.
washington. that there Is no truth whs',
ever in the story hayins us orsn
Columbus. O., TO the sffecs that ssets'aa,
Lamont win resign and 'ns, , en assssS nm
man OuthwAite, OF Ohio. VIZ soss~s~
a SECRETARY Of War.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

virginia -Spi, <io.o
Two thousand six hundred and forty
corners of natural oyster-beds, rocks, and
shoals were determined by angular mea-
sures and their position fixed by loga-
rithmic computations.
Very respectfully.
J. u. BAYLOR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

Ocean Side)
Northumberland natural oys-
ter-rocks public grounds ....... D.H5l
Princess Anne--5 natural OYSTER
rocks public grounds) $500
epubIic grounds, .................. ..ns.s
public groundsS ................... Iscs.o
westmoreland-2S natural OYSTER
rocks public grounds).. 1873
York; natural oyster-rocks pub
lie grounds) '....................... 2,z5z.2
Total acreage of 39f natural
oyster-rocks of the State OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16

nichmond Arrivals In New York.
NEW YORK. May iS-(speciai.)-R. L.
Trayior. Aston; l. J. Webb. Continental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
RENTAL CT EARREN AREA

To encourage the rental of barren area
every facility should be given the planter.
The use OF labor-savng appliances should
be authorized In such a way as not 10
iniure the natural oyster-beds of the
State. Such a law as the following would
accomplish this end:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
s353S0 81

The annual revenue which Virginia OBJ
tanned for the fiscal year ending Septem-
her 30 1891. from those who rented bar
ron area disposable for the purpose OF
planting or propagating oysters thereon.
was &. 9as 81 greater than the annual reve-
nue. which she obtained from her al.2lS3
acres of natural oyster-rock. whether the
oysters were taken with tongs or dredges!
In conclusion | must express my appre-
citation OF the uniform CONSIDERATION SHOWN
nv all with whom l have been brought
in personal contact while engaged in
this survey. Taking into account the
strong feeling on the oyster-question In
Eastern Virginia. II seems remarkable
thai there should have been so little fric-
tion where such important interests were
involved.
DETAIL. OF THE SURVEY.
The detailed statistics of the survey are
given in the subjoined table:
County. Area-Acres.
Accomac-is natural oyster-rocks
(public grounds) ................... S.H7S
(Bay Side.D
Accomac-Ss natural oyster-rocks
public grounds) .................. li.2a2.2
Ocean Side)
Essex-i7 natural oyster-rocks pub
lie grourds) ....................... tlo.9
Cloucester--32 natural oyster-rocks
tpubIic srounds) ............-...... 4.39i.o
Isle Of Wfght--S natural oyster
rocks public. grounds) ............ 1896
Lancaster--3 natural oyster-rocks
public grounds) ................... 1S,2so.J
Matthew'S natural oyster-rocks
public grounds) ..........-........ 1850
Middlesex--3 natuIa. oyster-rocks
public srounds1 .................. ess7s.:
Nansemond--s natural oyster-rocks
public grounds) .................. 1890
Norfolk-i4 natural oyster-rocks
public grounds) ................ 6.9i4.0
Northampton--3 natural oyster
rocks public SroundD .......... a6.a
Q3ay Side.)
Northampton-->o natural oyster
rocks (public' gfounds) ........... 1.3t9.3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
I,r vEAp,S PEVENITES

The revenues derived from the oyster and
fishing interests during the last hscal
year. for which the returns are com
plete, are given in the suSjoined fur
nished table by the State Auditor;
Statements of amounts reported by In
spectors of tax collected during the hscai
year ending September 5o' 1871 ana from
urhaA conrcas deriNel-In Wit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-16
TO ENCOURAGE THE OYSTER IN
nI-STRN OLE TIILs CON NIONNNLcA L TIL

DlSTRI OF THE COMMONWEALTH
l. BE IT enacted by the General AS
sCmbly OF Virginia, That any person or
persons renting lco or more acres of
ground from the State of Virginia for
the purpose of planting or propagatng
oysters thereon under section 2i37 Of the
Code of Virginia. as amended and re-
enacted by act approved February %. 1892,
are authorized TO own. run, and use one
or more steamers for the purpose of
dredging cultivating, or propagatng
oysters on any planted oyster-grounds
In the State of Virginia. provided said
person or persons shall forfeit to the
State OF Virginia said steamer or steamers
and outfits thereof and $500. for which
they shall be required 10 give good and
sufficient bond. TO be approved by the
Governor. II they or their agents are
proved to have used any of said steamers
in gathering oysters from any of the
natural oyster beds. rocks. and shoals
of the State OF Virginia. as surveyed
under act approved February p. 1892.
and as amended by act approved March
7, 1894. entitled IAN Act to Protect the
oyster Industry OF the Commonwealth"
or 10 have gathered oysters from any
PLANTED oyster grounds without the au-
thority of the owner or owners thereof.
which said authority shall only be legal
when granted in writing. copy OF which
said authority shnil be, filed with the
Fish Commissioner for Virginia. and an
other copy shall be retained by the owner
or owners OF said steamer or steamers,
or are proved 10 have used the steam
fredge or dredges between the hours OF
sunset and sunrise for any purpose what
soevcr
Q All acts and parts OF acts incon-
sls;ent with this act te. and the same are,
hereby repealed.
g. This act shall be in force from Its
passage.
PAY TAX IN ADVANCE.
~he revenue derived from those who