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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
PROFESSOR DE WE'RE RESIGNS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calhoun Will lie Buried
TOrether-SOtes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March 3d.
(Special.)-At the meeting Of the Board
Of Visitors Of the University of Virginia,
the resignation of DR.. Schele DeVere
was rendered and accepted. DR.. DeVere
has been professor at the University for
fifty-one years, and for many years has
occupied the chair of modern languages.
At the close OF his fiftleth year. he was
presented with a handsome testimonial
by the faculty and alumni.
The law department was rearranged
and enlarged. so as to make II two
year counsel. 1t Is understood that the
board favorably considered the applica-
ton of the Piedmont Construction and
Improvement Company for right of
way for its street-car tracks through
the grounds. and the matter was
referred to committee Of three
DR.. w. C. n. Randolph Ohe rector, the
Hon. Thomas s. Martin. and the Hon.
Marshall McCormick-who will designate
the route.
on Thursday night Mrs. j. w. Calhoun
died at Owensville, this county. She was
in her S0th year. Her husband was also
extremely i'll, but was kept in ignorance
of his wife's death. He constantly pray
cd, however that IL one had to die they
might be permitted TO die togther Last
night he also died, before the arrange
ments for the funeral of the wife could
be completed, and they will be buried
together tomorrow, the funeral services
taking place at Olivet church Mr.. Call
houn, who was So years old, removed to
Albemarle from Augusta county some
years ago, and settled at Owensville.
where he resided until his death He
leaves several sons. who are remarkable
for their stature, as well as being most
estimable gentlemen.
DESTRUCTION BY FLAMES.
Information reached here this afternoon
OF the burning OF the clearinghouse OF
John Goodwin, at Mechums RIVER az
an early hour this morning. The smoke
house was also burned, but the Eeat IL
contained was saved.
Maud Depriest, an inmate OF house on
the "Scottsville road" took, through mis-
take, a very large dose OF bicloride OF
mercury. a physician arrived just in
time to save the girls life. by the use OF
a stomach pump. AT one time her heart
had almost ceased 20 beat. At this writ
Ing she has about recovered from the
effects of the poison.
The Albemarle Lighthouse was in
spected this afternoon by Lieutenant-C Col
onel James II. Branch, and Lieutenant
knight, OF the Governors staff.
w. i. LiDscomb and G. II. Moore had
trial Of speed day, starting their
horses from the university museum and
running to Ivy creek and back, dis
lance of about ten miles. The race was
finished in thrty-one minutes, Moore's
horse winning
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INFAMOUS ISLANDER.
vile Report About q Lady and Gentle
man Of ACecnac Published.
CREATES INTENSE INDICATION
Meeting Of Citizens Held "nd Heso-
iutions Passed Denouncing tine
sIandercr and Publisber-Vi
ton Pledged.

ONANCoCK, VA, VIA TASLEY. VA.'
March 3o.-(Special)-The people OF IMAM
cock were startled to-day by pubiica-
ton In the Norfolk Pilot Of this date
Affecting the horror OF Mr.. l.. D. Ieackie
Qu,nby and the wife OF Rev. a. ). heamy'
pastor OF the Onancock Baptist church'
The report spread through TIE town IKE
wildfrc. and, being unfounded and WITH
out vestige OF truth. created the most
intense indignation among all classes IN
the community.
This evening a large meeting was heid
in the Masonic Hall TO denounce the
SANDER and express indignation against
the author and publisher OF the report
and SYMPATHY for the persons assailed'
Mr.. n. w. Mock. Collector OF Customs
at this port. was made chairman, ana
Hon. Thomas NJ. Scott. secretary.
INNOCENT PERSONS.
The following resolutions were unani-
mousy adopted:
"Whereas. the Norfolk Pilot OF this date
publishes a slanderoua report Affecting
the honor OF certain members OF TWO OF
the best families In OnancocK. we, the
citizens of this town, irrespective OF rem
cious and political affiliations, and bufh-
ing with Indignation at the neIariouS
attempt TO sully the regulations OF IN
nocent persons, hereby express our hign
regard for the characters OF the persons
thus wantonly assailed. and we hereby
pledge ourselves to pursue all lawful
remedies for their vindication, knowing
the report to be basely false, and calcu-
lated TO ruin the good name OF n pure
and sanity woman and an honorable anu
upright young man.
NECESSARY ASSISTANCE.
I'VE hereby denounce the author OF the
report and the publisher of the aforesaid
Pilot newspaper as wanton slanderers. de-
serving the contempt and detestation OF
all truth-loving and high-minded men
and women: and we desire TO assure our
friends and neighbors who have thus
been wantonly slandered that We stand
ready to: render them all necessary as
sistance in bringing 10 trial before the
courts of the land ana the bar Of public
opinion, these reckless slanderers, and as
eassins of the reputation of an upright
man and an honorable, Christian lady:
BURNED IN EFFIGY.
Ringing speeches were made by Hon.
r. NJ. Scott. Frank =. Brent, W. A. Il.
Strang, ard the meeting adjourned TO the
streets, where images representing the
author of the report. the editor OF the
Pilot. and the copy of the Pilot. contain
ing the article were burned In efiigy.
Nothing that has occurred here for
many years has created such unbounded
Indignation All the parties concerned
are of the highest character. and the as
sault thus made against the reputation
Of one of tie purest and best women in
the State is bitterly resented by all our
people.
ISLANDER SUIT.
It is understood that slander-suit VIII
be brought at once against the Rev. Sam
Small, the editor and publisher OF the
Pilot newspaper.
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CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
Mozart Academy, April 10 md II.
CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
LINES FROM LOvINGSTON.
Death Of Little Miss SOnOna Meyers
Turner-Ayers Marriagc-Personal

LIVINGSTON, VA, March 3o.-(Spe-
ciaL)-Mrs. Benjamin Meyers returned
this week from Baltimore. where she had
taken her little daughter, Sonona, for
medical treatment. In spite or every
effort Of skill and science the child died.
after O lingering illness, and her remains
were inferred in Baltimore. Deceased
was about years old, and was very
attractive child. Several months ago n
tumor appeared on one OF her eyes, and
she was taken first to Baltimore and then
to Richmond The tumor was removed,
but returned Immediately, and was hnally
the cause of her death.
Mr. T. J. Turner and Miss Maggie
Ayers. Of near Gladstone. were married
on Wednesday. in the presence or a
number of friends and relatives.
Mr. Alexander Taliaferro. of Buffalo
Station, died on Wednesday. His remains
were Inferred the following day at r.
81. in the family burying-ground.
Mr.. William Giles died on Thursday at
his residence, near Roseland. Mr.. Giles
was a prominent citizen. and leaves a
large circle Of friends and relatives to
mourn their loss.
Professor William d. Cabell, OF the
Norwood Institute, Washington, d. c.,
Is visiting relatives in the James river
vicinity.
Mr.. William Wilkinson. OF Aliens Creek,
died Thursday. after an extended Illness.
He leaves a wife and several children.
Misses Lena am Ida Mabbie, of Glad
stone left this week for Richmond, where
they will spend month.
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ana he would DO ria n they would let
him have 81 before the tobacco came. This
modest request was readily complied with.
He then betook himself to q hardware
store. and examined plows, with q view
to purchasing extensively AS soon as the
tobacco arrived. In the mean time. he
would be much indebted for the loan Of q
half dollar. This request was also granted.
Thus this rniddie-aged gentleman, calling
himself J. y. White. spent the day. Late
~ the afternoon he strolled down TO the
special train from Lynchburg. and as soon
as the car was opened entered. and COM
fortably ensconced himself, with sigh
of relief: but the train was too slow in
starting, for officers Of the law bounced
upon him, and bore him before the tri-
bunal OF Justice, where he was awarded
fifteen days in Jail. He refuses to make
any disclosures In regard to himself. 2
NO CONVENTION.
The Executive Committee Of the Demo-
cratic party held a meeting Monday. and
decided not to hold a convention.
Preparation for the Summer School OF
Methods are being perfected, even to the
smallest details. Carriage-hire Will be re-
duced to cents for a trip. everything
will be made as agreeable and economical
as possible for those who attend. Mr..
Johnson Morriss has been selected as
instructor of the department OF music.
Mr. Morriss Is an Engiishman. but has
been In america about twelve years. He
has had a large experience in his pro-
fession, and has a special talent for
training voices. He began the study OF
his art when only 6 years Of age. and
had constant practice as chorister. Until
he became choir-master. and has had
constant study, both theoretically ard
practically ever since. 'lie resides here,
and has large classes. both at this place
and at Salem. He is also choir-maste. or
st. Johns church. where Bishop Ran
doIph says he gets very fine music.
Mr.. T.. G. Abbott, who made such a
wonderful record on shipping RABBITS du-
ring the winter, Is now directing mis-
attention to eggs. In two weeks nc sent
TO the coal-fields OF Southwest Virginia
and elsewhere 200 dozen, ana also sup
plies n large home trade. The other cler-
chants OF tie town also handle great
quantities OF eggs.
Bedford City has not suffered as Sc
verely from the financial depression us
many other towns. Business seems 10 be
increasing. A merchant states that he
has doubled the receipts this year IN the
corresponding months OF las, year: rents
still keep to good figures, whereas In
larger towns In many instances houses
can be had by simply paying the taxes
and keeping I'D the insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
JAMES CITY DEMOCRATS.
Election of Delegates to the County
COnventiOn-PersOn


COnventiOn-PersO
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March 90
Special )-District meetings were held
throughout James City county to-day to
elect delegates TO the county convention.
which meets here April Sth (court-day).
There was considerable activity among
the candidates and their friends. James
town township elected her delegates here.
and the courthouse was crowded with
Democrats from every portion of the
district. Whitaker Lee and Edward
Richardson were elected as delegates,
with George Waltrip as n foater. The
Stone House and Powhatan delegations
were elected by the largest meetings Of
Dmocrats held in the county for years.
Two separate meetings were held at
Tonno.
Captain J. II. Tophan. chief engineer at
the Eastern State Hospital, was called to
his old home in Manchester very sud-
denly yesterday morning by a telegram.
Miss Kate r. Marshall of Fauquier,
who has been spending some time here
with the family of Mr.. John l.. Mercer.
has returned home.
Among the recent visitors to Dr. e. G.
Booth. at Carter's Grove, are Mr.. Pierce
Williams and Mr.. Richard Taylor, Of
Norfolk.
Captain and Mrs. S. J. Brooks. of Man
chester, are visiting here. and will remain
several days. Mr.. Brooks is one of the
most popular and courteous officials OF
the Atlantic-Coast Line here.
A match game of baseball was played
here yesterday on the beautiful court
green between the home team and a nine
from Providence FORGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
Mozart Academy, April 10 and II
CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
MISS DURWELL's FIRST BOOK.
"a Girls Life In Virginia before the
Wur"-pGlitiCalN Notes.

NOtess
BEDFORD CITY, VA. March 30.-(Spe-
clal)-A new book is just out from the
facile pen OF Miss Letitia NJ. Burwell.
OF Bedford City. styled. "a Girls Life In
Virginia Before the War" THIS book is
published by the Frank A. Stokes Com
pany. New York. and is gotten ups in
very attractive style. with numerous IL
Illustrations, by William A. Mccullough
and Jules Turcas, very expressive OF
the meaning Of the narrative and the
period of (which ii treats.
Miss Burwell has frequently written
short stories and sketches that were much
admired by her friends for the graceful
style and graphic descriptions. but this
is her fret book. and is to some extent
n picture CT her own life and the rcla-
ton OF the white people 10 their depend
ents OF sable hue before the result of
the civil war made them freed men. The
dedication TO her n!eces is particularly
appropriate. refutat!on Of the charges
that history will cast on he southerner
OF the past. when the generation that
made the history or that period shall
have passed away-"'rhat those who
come after us may know the truth. l
wish 10 have q record Of plantation-lne
as IL was" Miss Burweil is n daughter
OF the late William NJ. Burwell, who has
more than State reputation Tor MS
brilliant wit, store OF learning, and I'M
surpassed gifts az a conversationa!ist His
daughter has been no less endowed by
nature than her distinguished father,
and her book Is not only history. bu, Will
be enjoyed because OF its merit as the
production OF cultured mind.
PETTY FRAUDS.
In days Of yore. court-day was great
event 10 the countrymen. and the sove-
reigns would begin to assemble from all
parts OF the county on that morning. and
before the day vhs over there were many
excitements, many fights. and. some
times. broken heads, but now the. day
Is tame affair. few incidents occurring
to distinguish II. On the last one, there
was q well-planned case of fraud, but on
rather a small scale. a countryman went
to the Peoples warehouse. and stated
that he had several wason-loads OF to-
bacco on the way. that We're q little
delayed By the condition OF the roads,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
ANOTHER sUTPHIN CAUGHT.
He Is Landed I'm Floyd Jnil-Invcsti-
eating Revenue Officers.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. VA, March
al)-Solomon Sutphin, another
one OK the self-styled James Boys"
whose bad conduct has already been
published in the Dispatch, was landed in
jail yesterday. He was captured In North
Carolina by John Burwell and Henry
Cruise, two determined citizens of this
county. who hearing OF his flight. gave
chase. Sutphin, who is only IS years
old, and is the one who shot Shelor I'm the
neck, fled the night after the shooting,
taking with him a disreputable woman,
passing her of as his wife.
s. II. Shebley. examiner. is here 10 in
vestigate the allie .ed frauds in tine in
ternal revenue service. The conduct OF
several deputy marshals and commits
sioners In this section OF the State has
been severely criticised. and 1t is said
If the investigation Is thorough much
ugly work will be exposed.
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ku0 okO(R Va Wv ~~ss><~--s 49, -
for sale.
II Il proposed to erect building to cost
from IS 900 TO 1000 on a lot on Church
and spring streets, which has been deed
ed 10 the company for ninety-nine years.
in consideration of Mayors Office. etc,
on the first floor OF the building free OF
rent, The auditorium (Which will have a
rising floor, to accommodate the German
Club will be on the second floor, and
a Masonic hall on the third floor.
Mr.. James A. Etter. OF Rural Retreat,
a club by a tramp, whom he had ordered
out Of his yard a few days ago. The
same tramp came back next morning.
and was so lmpudent that Mr.. Etter shot
at him, hitting him in the leg. The tramp
Is in 1ail at Wytheville, where physician
dressed his wound. Mr.. Etter was also
arrested, but was released on bail.
Mr.. Henry Broeshe. OF Chatham Hill.
in this county, n school-teacher. came 10
Wythevile last Monday in demented
condition. He wandered about the town
all Monday night, but was arrested
by n policeman and put in jail Tuesday
morning
A wINDFALL.
An old resident OF WytheviIle. Mr.. A.
NJ. Heilig, the teweller, has fallen heir
TO $4,000 by the death of brother in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Heiiig has gone to
PHILADELPHIA to take charge OF his late
brothers jewelry establishment in that
city, and will make his home there in
future.
The members OF the Wytheville Metho-
dist church celebrated the twentieth ami
versary OF their pastors marriage ION
the evening OF the 18th Of March, for
him. Ladies OF the congrega ton took pos
81 ba mn Tuav6aV fnnPpfpO
and decorated several OF the rooms with
plants, flowers, bright hangngs. etc.
Delicious refreshments were sent in by
the members Of the church, and from
A until $50 T.. NJ. his own congregation and
many friends from the other churches
called to offer their congratulations and
to present some appropriate gift with
which to link themselves in Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardens memory. with their happy
"china-wedding" day.
They received nearly 100 pretty and use
full presents.
Wytheville Is to have en- amateur rem
dltion OF "Plnafore" soon after Easter.
The Current Events Club will be enter
talned at It's next afternoon meeting by
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell The subject will
be Historic Women OF America"
Dr. William Halter, who has been study
ing dentistry in Baltimore, Is at home
again.
Mr.. and Mrs Ballard Preston. OF Mont
gomery county, arrived in Wytheville last
night.
Mrs. w. G. ST. Clair has returned from
a visit to her parents, in PHILADELPHIA
The last few days have be0 almost
balmy and springlike. The buds are
swelling on the trees. and the birds are
beginning to twtter-it seems too good
to believe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
GLOUCESTER ELECTS DELEGATES
Nominees OF u "Citizcns'" Meeting
Death OF Mr. Achilles Rowe

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, VA,
March 3O-(SpecaL)-T Democrats held
precinct-meetings to-day to elect dele
gates to county convention to be held
next Saturday to nominate candidates
for the county and district offices.
a mass meeting OF citizens of Glouces-
ter was held here to-day to nominate
candidates for the coming election. The
following nominations were made: For
Treasurer, A. =. Davies Commonwealth 8
Attorney ex-Judge +. l.. Taylor; Sheriff,
j. NJ. Thomas; Commissioners of the Reve-
nue., ]. NJ. Stubs.
This so-called citizens meeting ap-
peared to be a Republican move. The
only Democrat nominated Is Mr. Davies,
who is now sick, and whose friends de-
clare that he will not accept the nomina-
ton.
Mr. Achilles Rowe. a true, old Con-
federate veteran, died at his home, in
Guinea, last night.
The Tidewater Telephone Company COM
pleted a new line to-day from here TO
a new post-office, called Zaroni.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.
The Institution to BE Put Upon n
Firm Financial Basis.

STAUNTON. VA. March $O-(Speclal)
News is received here that the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, at its con-
ference at Washington to-day evolved a
plan by which the Wesleyan Female In
stitute, the churc h school in Staunton,
will be put or firm financial basis.
Some weeks a.o the directory OF this
noted female college made an assignment
of the college property for the benefit
of creditors Attractive bonds.will be is
sued. on which $4,000 will be borrowed
At the conference to-day 5000 Of these
bonds were spoken for right away. So
endorsed and strengthened the success
ful maintenance Of this famed southern
college Is assured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
CHIMES oF NORMANDY
3osart Academy, April 10 and II.
CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
sTAUxTON NEWSPAPER CHANGES.
Schools to Make an Exhibit mt At
lanfa-Aunusfa PollticA.

Schools to Make an Exhibit mt At
lanta-AuRusta Politics.
.STAUNTON. VA. March 30.-(Special)
There Is quite a shaking-up In local news
paper circles. Messrs. Taylor. Hite d
Co.. owners and publishers OF the Evening
Post ana Semi Weekly Post. have sold
their plant. GOODWILL. and subscription
lists 10 the Daily News Company. The
two plants will be consolidated. and &C.
cunning the present home OF the Post.
both papers will be issued from the
wilkes building, on Central avenue. The
Post, continuing its name. will appear In
the afternoon. as usual. the News being
issued In the morning. Editor r. ID.
Asislip. OF the News. Will b. the editorial
genius for both papers. and the hereto
fore Post editor, Arthur III. Taylor. VIII
be associate editor. The Posts semi
weekly VIII Be merged into. the Semi
Weekly News.
Last fall Colonel I. c. Wade. OF Rock
lngham. purchased the plant and goodwill
Of Yost's Weekly. and since then the paper
has been appearing as the Virginia En-
terprise. To-day the paper. presses-the
whole OUTFITS advertised TO be sold at
trustees sale at public auction at the
request OF one OF its creditNs. Ex-Unitsd
= States District-Attorney William 4. Craig
rs the trustee. Ths sale Is set for April
Sth. and the sum secured TO creditors
under the deed IL about 5000
Mr.. c. T.. Mccluer. of Richmond, Va,
manager OF the Southern Bell Telephone
Company. was In town this week on a
business trip.
Miss Minnie Condor. OF Baltimore, Is
spending a few days here at the Virginia
Hotel. visiting Hon. and Mrs. Thomas X.
". Speck.
Miss 4;stelie Asst left this week for Rich.
mond 10 visit her cousin. Mrs. ]. D. Hud-
son. 1t 2si4 east Marshall street
AZ the Staunton Business College on
wednesday Messrs. harry N. Coates. IL.
ID. Jones, Stephen ID. Undertake, and II.
3. Run were graduated. earning the titles
Of masters OF accounts.
AT ATLANTA.
There II q movement afoot brought up
before the Staunton Chamber OF Com
msrce. that the several female colleges.
hu1Iness schools. classical and public
schoola which are the just pride OF tho
eity. shall secure appropriate space at
the Atlanta Exposition and make exhibi-
lion OF what the staunton schools are and
what they are doing
q new voting precinct was this week
esssbIlshed In Middle River District. TO BE-
rnovn g Laurel Hill Application has
- ns6s = TIE County Court 70 sstse-
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OPERA-HOUSE FOR WYTHEvILLE
Practical and Busincss-LfLe Scheme
tn Secure One-persounl,

WYTHEVILLE, VA, March 3O.-(Spe-
cisl.)-A practical and business-like
scheme Is under way. which promises TO
SECURE a much-needed opera-house for
Wytheville in the near future. An opera
house company has been organized. with
Or. W. ii. Ribble. Jr., as president; Mr..
A. +. Coulter as vice-president. and Mr..
c. w. Henser as secretary and treasurer.
The directors are the officers of the COM
pany with Messrs. a. a. Campbell and
Frank owens.
When the charter has been secured,
upon an application to Judge Williams,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-31
Killed Trying to Board n Grain

WAKEFIELD, VA. March So.-(Spe-
cial1-Rlchard Stith (color,O was killed
here to-day, and his body horribly man
gled while he was attempting TO board
a log-train OF the Surry. Sussex and
Southampton railway. There is no blame
attached TO the engineer or other en-
ployee OF the train: but 1t was due TO the
criminal carelessness OF the unfortunate
S,itb who was not an employee OF the
road and did not realize the impending
danger. An inquest was deemed unneces-
a-,k
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rRoJECTEDSM
New Buildings tn lie Erected In
CharIOttesyiIIe--Un hoard

NcW butiuings w he Grccte0 IN
Observation-Disclosures Board.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. March 3d.
Special. 1.-THE Peoples National Bank
has purchased q feet front OF the "AIex-
ander block" on east Main street. and
will in the near future erect thereon Q
handsome building for It's own use. Ad-
joining Messrs. Leterman Brothers will
erect handsome store. and adjoining
this will be the commodlous store OF tae
Charlottesville Hardware Company. The
prospect Is bright for the erection OF
many buildings this spring and SIMMER.
The Board OF Visitors OF the University
met yesterday and transacted a good
deal Of routine business. The application
OF the Piedmont Construction and In
provement Company for right OF way
through the grounds OF the university for
It's electric railway here was discussed. IL
is understood that the faculty approves
OF the route selected. and IL Is thought
that the board viii grant the right Of
way.
Work on the sewerage system II pro-
crossing rapidly. IL will be completed
early this summer.