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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORY.
DR.. Vaun's Review and Talk on the Duty
of Members to the Church,

SCOTLAND NECK, y. C., Januar,
1L-Special.)-Rev. r. T. Vaun yestcr-
day reviewed the history of the Baptist
church here. OF which he Is the seventh
or eighth pastor since 1861 The church
covenant was read. and after the review
Of the church's history he gave a yer,
interesting talk on "a Church-MIember's
Duty TO His Church." Referring to the
Sunday school of the church, Mr.. Vaun
in sunshine or rain, or what not, the
school has not missed n single session.
Quite a large number OF farm laborers
have left this community for the tur-
pentine orchards in Georgia. Some 20
because they say they cannO get steady
employment. and others VINO have cons
slant employment go because they think
prices paid for labor are too low. Mr..
Balfour Dunn has lost all his hands.
and will have 10 hire new ones for the
year.
The cold wave that struck here Satur>
day night was preceded by a heavy rain
and wind-storm. The temperature yes
terday was the lowest known here this
season, but it .s slightly warmer to-day.
Mr.. s. s.. Hyman. formerly OF this
county, has been in Texas for several
years. He has recently been on n visit
TO his friends and relatives here, ana
leaves this morning 10 return 10 Texas.
Mrs. Hunter. OF Waco. Tex. is also
here on a visit to her brother. Mr.. r.
l.. Hardy.
DR.. Bowen, Of Bath. N. c., has been
on a visit recently.
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Blizzard mt Big Stone Gap.
THE COMING MOSBY REUNION.
Preparations for the Banquet Nearly Com.
pleted-Toasfs of the OCCASION.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 1t.-(Spe-
cial.)-Preparations are now going on here
for the Mosby reunion, which takes place
on Wednesday next, and the Odd
Fellows Hall Is now being most beauti-
fully and artistically decorated for the
occasion. The order Of the toasts for the
evening has been arranged by Mr.. JONI
c.. Beckham, chairman of the Banquet
Committee. and is as follows: ]. "Ihe
Forty-Third Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
10 which "A reply will be made by Colonel
John $. Mosby: ., The Army Of North
ern Virginia" to which General John Il.
Gordon will respond; 3. THE Memory Of
Robert T.. Lee" 10 which Senator John
". Daniel will answer. in his usual
eloquent manner; 4, The Memory OF
General ]. T.. Il. Stuart, to which Major
Holmes Conrad will reply; and, 8, The
Women OF the South" TO which a grace
full response will be made by Major
Robert W. Hunter. Comrade Sillocks. OF
FauQuier county. who was dubbed by
Colonel Mosby the Rodcrick Dhu OF the
command" because Of his sharpness and
bravery, and who is one Of the wittiest
men in the command, will address the
company in his usual witty and brilliant
manner. Among those invited to be pres
ent on the occasion are General Marcus
j. Wright, who has charge of the Con-
federate records in Washington, and
General John a. Haldeman. OF the United
States army. Sixty of the prominent So
ciety ladies' Of Alexandria have been in
yited 10 look on at the banquet and share
the enjoyment Of listening TO the brilliant
addresses which will be made. Major
Dolly Richards, of Kentucky. as before
mentioned in the Dispatch. will appear
at the banquet, and has been asked to
preside. Colonel Mosby was in town yes
terday, and dined with Mr.. John G.. Beck
ham, and discussed the arrangements for
the reunion with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
INDICTED FOR PERJURY.
Captain Cages Marriage License Discov.
ered-Frozen to Death.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January A.
(SpecialD-County Court is in session to-
day. and quite a large crowd is in at
tendance. a special grand jury indicted
Captain George H.. Gage for perjury
in swearing that he was not married.
when in looking over some old court
papers his marriage-license was found,
which he denied was ever in existence.
and was thought to have been destroyed
with other court papers during the war.
Alfred f. Cohen, of Richmond. was in
troduced TO the Court by ex-Judge X.
L. Henley. and qualified to practice be-
fore his Honor
Alexander Coke, Esq, Of Richmond,
qualified as administrator. a. d. H., c.
I. a., on the estate of Eliza Coke, de-
ceased. with the Virginia Trust Com
pany as security In a bond of $1,000.
Robert Jones, a well-known character
In James City county. whose occu-
patton was that Of a well-digger, was
found Sunday morning frozen to death,
sitting up in a chair before the fireplace
OF his cabin. He had been In bad health
for some time. and the neignbors car
ried him something to eat and a supply
of wood Saturday. and when the door
was broken open Sunday morning he
was found as stated above. His supply
of wood had given out, and being too
weak to obtain more, he succumbed to the
intense cold, the thermometer register
ing 10 degrees above zero.
Among the visiting attorneys In at
tendance upon court to-day are j. f.
Hubbard, of Yorktown: Alfred f. Cohen.
and Alexander Coke, Of Richmond; Cyrus
A.. Branch, OF James City, and W. ID.
Schenck, of York county.
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that Mr.. Gold, a grandson Of Joseph
white. the original, was the last OK the
family 10 occupy II. was destroyed by
arc on tho "a, its d~estructioa, II II be-
l,eved. being the work of an lncsndiary.
IL was 10 the writer the home OF MS
youth: beneath It's roof the happiess ''irs
OF his life were spent. Two generations
with a solitary exception OF arse who
clustered around Its hearthstone std
bowed with reverence at the family altar.
erected by Its FIRST owner about a .en-
fury ago. have passed away, and 10 'he
third is left as an inheritance the smoul-
derlng ruins md a host OF precious
memories. The brief Lexington Telegram
In the Richmond Dispatch announci ~ the
coniagration was read with a yelling
heart overiowing with sadness. The cid
home Il gone, and many OF the dear ones
Of those who formerly Inhabited IL. The
memory OF II and Of them Is a legacy
highly priced By the survivors Of the
third and fourth generation. Though tic
reader may not be able to sympa size
with the writer In the loss above -ef,T:ad
to, he will at least not grudge the space
devoted to the lamentation. No one can
yet so far from home but that his heart
will oft.lmes turn with gladness or with
sorrow to the dearest spot on earth"
Mr.. Archie Il. Montague. OF Radfor1.
has been promoted 10 night foreman Of
the shops at Bristol, and left f~- there
last night.
The congregation OF Radford Presbyte-
rian church voted their pastor an Increase
Of 500 to his annual salary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
PROSPERITY IN OLD CULPEPER.
Herds of Cattle, Fiocks OF Sheep, and u
Land Flowing With Mil and Honey.

STEVENSBURG. VA, January A.
(Special.)-Mr. Alwyn Jameson, one of the
largest cattle-dealers in this section OF
Virginia, as well as one of the most re-
liable and trustworthy gentlemen TO be
found~ anywhere, says that no section of
Virginia, Tennessee, or Kentucky, In all
of which he has travelled a good DEAL.
has improved so much as this part of
grand old Virginia. 1t is nothing but a
habit our people nave gotten into OF COM
planning so much: for our farms never
looked better. They are teeming with
droves of horses. herds Of cattle. fiocks
Of sheep. and have good fencing n i'm
provements Of every kind. In all fertile
soils generally the roads are naturally
bad, but improved road-machineS have
been purchased in all our districts, which
has enhanced the value OF our lands
greatly. Some OF the finest dairy-farms
to be seen anywhere are here. Often from
ive TO six hundred gallons of milk leave
historic Brandy Station daily. where the
sword has been turned into u pruning
hook and the bayonet into a plow-share.
When our soldiers trod these fields there
were only four stations In this county
viz, Rap,dan, Mitchell. Culpeper, and
Brandy. Since then there have been added
Winston's. Inlet. and Elkwood.
The weather, to use DR.. Hatcher's
words. has the smell of pneumonia, con-
sumption, and q number of other bad
things; but there has not been a death
OF a white person between the age of
10 and 60 years within two miles of this
place. except one. In the last twenty
three years.
Mr.. Editor. this is a good place to live.
When you are sick come up.
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Virginia News Items.

Mrs. Samuel Morgan. wife Of the Mayor
OF Martlnsyille. died Sunday.
Mr.. James Schooldeld. the evangelist,
will be In Martinsville the lst OF Febru-
airy.
Rev. Hugh c. Smith begins the fourth
year as pastor of the Broad-Street Bap-
fist church. NIartinsyilie. The church is
in a good condition. and the prospects
are bright.
Conrad Grub. who was indicted by Il
special grand jury, In Carroll county. IN
December last. for accidentally shooting
Deputy-Sherin Porter. while attempting
to shoot his son-in-law. Worth Clark, was
tried at the January term Of the court,
and the jury, after celebrating about ten
hours, found the prisoner guilty and
fixed his punishment at thirty days in
jail and a fine of slc1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

We are now showing a most
complete stock of Muslin Under
wear, in cambria, lawn, and cot.
ton, made of the very best mate
rials, selected by ourselves. In
regard to workmanship, none is
better. The trimmings are of the
latest and best. In regard to
style andcut there are none better.
~GOWNS-Hamburg, Cambria,
Nainsook, and Lace Trimmed,
V and round neck with and
without sailorcollars very latest
designs.
SKIRTS.-We are showing
some very new shapes in Um-
brella Skirts. Just the thing for
the new short gowns.
CHEMISE AND CORSET.
COVERS-in new designs.
DRAWERS-Tucked, Ruf1ed,
and Trimmed with Embroidery
and Lace.
In regard to the grades of
Ladies Underwear that we have
put in for our Spring Trade we
want to call your particular at
tention to the fneness of the ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
BOTH cRAZED AND PARAlYZED.
MIR. r. r. Plummer tho Victim Of q Con-
fused Wound In the Temple.

GOLDSBORO'. n. c., January IA
(Special)-There is lying In a critical con-
dltion in the Hotel Kennon in this city
a Young man by the name Of +. +. Plum
mer. travelling for the machinery manu-
featuring firm Of Berry, Orten Il Co., OF
Philadelphia. He came here Saturday
evening from Wilmington apparently all
right. and registered at the hotel and
was assigned TO a room. II was noticed
that he did not come TO his meals Sun
day. and this morning he was found In
his room lying on his bed with his clothes
on. not even having removed his over
coat. and suffering with mental aberra-
ton.
The hotel proprietor Immediately sum-
moned medical aid and has since given
him every attention, but this evening he
underwent a severe stroke OF paralysis.
Some letters were found in his overcoat
pocket and opened, among them one
from his sister In Norwich, Conn. II
seems that he fell while running 10 catch
a train in Jacksonville, n. c.. for Will
mington and sustained a confused wound
above the temple. which gradually
brought on his present pitiable condition.
His sister and his Philadelphia house
have been telegraphed his condition to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
LAURAWARDMURDE
ARREST OF THREE NEGROES FOR COM.
PuclTY IN THE CRIME.
seven Altogether In Custody Charged with
Beating the Woman to Death-Threc
Dweliinxs Consumed.

NORFOLK, VA, January l4.-(Spe-
clal)-SheriH Cramwcll. Of Norfolk coun-
~, and q constable lodged in the county
fail this morning three more negroes,
charged with completely In murderins
Laura Ward. Their names are Robert
Woods, Mamie Woods. and Lucinda
Bowles. Seven or eight negroes are now
in ian charged with beating Laura Ward
TO death for picking up the coal stolen
ana thrown of the cars going to LAM
bert Point
DANGEROUSLY Ill.
Ex-Treasurer George a. Wilson. OF
Norfolk county. is dangerously Ill win
erysipelas at his home. near Great
Bridge. 1t is thought he cannot live
through the attack.
TO GET THE BELL.
The United States armored cruiser CO.
lumbia will on leaving the navy-yard go
70 Annapolis TO receive the bell donated
10 her by the Washington Light In
fantry.
Three framed dwellings were burned
near Bells slaughter-house. on the Cam
podeila road. Norfolk county. on Sa-
turday night. The property belonged to
William George.
A court-martial, with Commander w.
r. Burwell as president. convened ut the
navy-yard to-day to try marines. n
force of s~hip-carpenters and fasteners
were discharged from the yard on Sa>
turday night.
ORDERS AT CHURCH.
All the Pythian lodges and uniform d.
vision of Portsmouth attended divine
service at Trinity Protestant Episcopal
church.. and the Royal Arcanum councils
attended service at the Presbyterian
church last night and heard good SER
mons from Rev. J. Il. Funston and Rev.
j. l.. Allison.
More Of Admiral Meade's West India
fleet are expected TO run up to the
ward. The United States steamer Raj
eigh Is out Of the ~dry-dock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15

Thermometer mt two localities showed a
temperature OF twenty degrees below
zero, and at others, as reported later.
from ten to sixteen degrees below xero.
During the day It fuctuated. gradually
went up. thus came down to five degrees
above zero at G o'clock p. NJ. and steadily
went down to below zero after that time.
The suffering among the poor Is very
great, and the CITY Mission and other
similar institutions are doing all In their
power to relieve them. The City Mission
will furnish at the Woman's Exchange
headquarters free soup for one month
to all who may apply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
WOMEN, GET STRENGTH.
No Excuse for Debility and
Nervousness.
What Paine's Celery Compound Does In q
Few Short Weeks-It Makes n Tresnen.
dous Difference with Tired. Sickiy.
IN
fBoston Herald.)

Boston Herald.)
In thousands OF homes some one. father,
mother. or brother, IS actually dying from
starvation OF the nerves and blood. This
lack Of nutrition Of some vital part IL
not usually called by the harsh word
'sta rvation." but It amount to the same
thing. Ii Il called dyspepsia. neuralgia.
Bright's disease, rheumatism. or nervous
prostitution. headaches. or sleep'essness.
This general feeling OF discomfort
throughout the body shows n literal star
walton OF some OF the important organs
OF the body. either heart, kidneys,
stomach, liver, or nerve centres.
Score OF men and women showing their
first gray hair, who in business and so
olety wear a smiling countenance, are tor
mented in private by a dependency they
can scarcely explain. which renders their
life almost. unendurable. Such mental de-
preston. falling short OF insanity. occurs
most often at the turning point OF HE. or
soon after Il. and H. a lamentably common
complaint.
After middle life the body often becomes
bloodless, the nerve tissues impoverished.
Then Paine's celery compound supplies
building material for used-up blood ana
nerves. II Gldhtr Dt'liAf shANins 'NF'.F
and well. II regulates the nerves, reeds
their wasted. exhausted parts, puriies the
blood Of all dangerous humors. and DRINKS
back strength II health. where there IS
a gradual loss Of strength, n growing thin
ness. irritability. and nervousness, Pdines
celery compound keeps up the strength
and res!sts the final breakdown TO q state
OF invalidism and Of constant suffering
that IL likely to come where nothing ~
done to check the wasting process.
- = a- Aaan thas b UEnuf hHfTHnn
of firing. exhausting. and petty duties
fall.
Hundreds Of homes might be saved from
sickness and ~unhappiness II the wife or
the husbands or some member or the
household could only see how near aid
and comfort Is 10 the dear ones who are
slowly dropping and relaxing their interest
In the things about them. preparatory 70
leaving them forever. Palne's celery COM
pound Is within the reach of every home
in the land where there Is Illness. II has
met the unqualified approval Of reputable
physicians OF every school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
Harry Poatss,s Painful Accident,

BOWLING GREEN VA, January IA
Especial. )-Harry Poates. a little son Of
Mr.. l.. L.. Poates. one OF our substantial
citizens. while out hunting to-day with
other youths, accidentally shot himself
through the arm. SCATTERING one or both
Of the bones in his right forearm just
above the wrist. Amputation Of the
hand will probably be necessary. Much
sympathy Is felt both for Harry. who Is
a bright. promising boy. and for his
parents.
Politically our people are In a state Of
''apathetic disgust" awaiting develop
ments with the belief that nothing can
be worse than what has already befallen
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
SENSATION AT HELENA.
Violent A. =. a. Address Against National
Committeeman Carter.

BUTTE, MONT, January IA com
mittee Of twelve from four local a.. L. a.
lodges left for Helena this morning with
an address issued by State-President j. ID.
Caldwell to members of the Legislature
protesting against the election OF Nauonii-
Committee-Chairma Thomas Carter as
United States Senator. a printed copy -
the address will be laid on the desk Of
every legislator and read by the clerk.
Mr.. Carter is a Catholic. and the adj
dress contains a violent denunciatlon OF
alleged Papal interference with civil and
political affairs in this country. and warns
the legislators. in the name Of the A. l..
A. not to elect a Romanist TO the Senate
on penalty Of political death.
The address created a tremendous sem
satlon, and 1t Is believed that II the a. =.
AS in the Legislature obey orders. 1t
may defeat the Republican-caucus nomi-
nee for senator. The balloting begins to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15

terials and great beauty of the
trimmings. We have had them
made by one of the best makers
of Underwear in the United
States and can guarantee togive
satisfaction in every regard.
White Goods.
Checked Imported Dimities,
1890. per yard.
4O-inch Sheer India Linon,
121ac. per yard.
English Nainsook,
sc inches wide, 12llc. per yard
Sc inches wide, of better quality
and sheer. 19c. Better qualities
at 20, 25, 80, 35, 40, and SOC.
English Cambria.
Best grades of Jones' Cambria,
SO inches wide, 20, rs, 80, 35,
40, and SOC.
Masalia,
40 inches wide, soft, fine and
sheer, 371a, so, and Coo.
India Linons,
|6A, S1s, 10, 1914, 1925, 20, 25,
80. and 36c.
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FOUND DEAD IN THE ALMSHOUSe.
lie Fell Dead from His Chair Int n Fire.
place-His Body Badly Burned.

DANVILLE, VA, January 14.-(Spe-
c!al.)-Robert Jones (colored) was found
dead at the almshouse yesterday morn
ing. He had been taken TO the Institution
Saturday. When found he was lying in a
pile Of hot ashes and live Goals. The left
side Of his face had been burned of and
his eye burned out. His back and side
had been SO badly burned that his heart
was exposed. 1t Is believed that he fell
from his chair dead into the fire. Had
his clothing been light cotton goods the
house would probably have been con-
sumed.
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A Prisoner Becomes u Lunatic.

LEXINGTON. January H-tSpecial.)-
William II. Davis. now confined In the
county jail here, has become q raving
maniac. Last August he was committed
for the theft OF money and Jewelry from
guests at the Rockbridge Alum Springs.
and sentenced to u term Of six months In
the county Jail. His time expired this
month. Last Sunday he showed signs OF
lunacy, and upset the stove In his cell.
Al times he Is 30 violent that he has
TO be manacled and shackled In order to
prevent him doing himself bodily injury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-TUESDAY. JANUARY Is. 1896

was done. Some further conversation OF
a general nature took place, In the course
OF which General Grant said to General
Lee Ina he had come to the meeting a.
he was, and without his sword. because
he did not wish to detain General Lee
until he could send back to his wagons,
which were several miles away.
This was the only reference made by
any one 10 the subject Of dress on that
occasion.
General Lee had prepared himself for
the meeting with more than usual care.
and was I'm full uniform. wearing n very
handsome sword and sash. This was
doubtless the reason Of General Grants
reference to himself.
LEAVE-TAKING.
At last General Lee took leave OF Gene
raj Grant, saying that he would return
to his headquarters and designate the
officers who were to act on our side In
arranging the details OF the surrender.
We mounted our horses, which the
orderly was holding in the yard, and
rode away. a number OF Federal officers
standing on the porch in 'front.' or the
house looking at us.
When General Lee returned 10 his lines
a large number OF men gathered around
him. to whom he announced what had
taken place, and the causes that had
rendered the surrender necessary.
Great emotion was manifested by off,
GERS and men. but love and sympathy for
their commander mastered every other
feeling.
According to the report Of the chief-of-
ordinance, less than eight thousand armed
men surrendered, exclusive OF the cavalry.
The others who were present were I'M
armed. having been unable TO carry their
arms from exhaustion and hunger. Many
had fallen from the ranks during the
arduous march. and unarmed men con-
tinued TO arrive for several days after
the surrender, swelling the number of
paroied prisoners greatly beyond the
actual effective force.
I have thus given you an exact narra-
tive Of the circumstances attending the
surrender OF General Lees army, as far
as they fell under my observation | have
endeavored to give the facts as they oc-
Cured without comment, and excluding
everything not Immediately connected
with the great event, believing that II
possesses sufficient interest in Itself 10
render unnecessary, If not IN
opNrnpr;ata
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15
Mr., Larkin q. Rucker Dead.

STUART, VA, January 14--(Special.)-
Larkln G. Rucker, one OF Patrlck's most
prominent citizens, died this afternoon
about 2 o'clock. He was a native of Al
bemarle and cam 10 this county years
before the war. He served as Clerk Of
the County Court for nearly forty years.
MIR. Rucker was noted for his great
charity and had many warm friends. who
will greatly miss him. He was a good
man. and was the father or w. b..
RucKer, cashier of the Patrick County
Bank; Mrs. Judge Moore. and w. 7.
Rucker, Il Washington, d. C..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-15

LEXINGTON. VA, January M-(Spe-
cial.)-The second and the most severe
spell Of the cold weather which has beset
US Of late visited the own and county
Saturday and Sunday. Snow began to fall
at II o'clock on Saturday. and continued
UP to dark. During the period In which
II fell u verttable blizzard occurred.
hurting snow In oil directions.
AZ $40 o'clock on Sunday morning the