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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
DEATH oyERTAKEs CRIME.
Grcen-Goods Man, ON His way 10
SwindIe, stricken Lifctess.

A Bridgeport Comm special says: TWO
men were riding in a buggy behind
splrited horse near Westport on Monday
afternoon, when, at Cross Highway, they
met George Ferris who was also driving
a spirited animal. Ferris's horse took
fright. and the two vehicles came IN
collision.
The man who was driving the other
horse got IN a rage at this, ana maze
a movement with his right hand as If TO
draw a pistol from his hip pocket 10
shoot Ferris. The hand stopped short,
however. and he fen back in his seat
dead
While Ferris was about 20 alight from
his carriage the other man slipped away.
There were found on the dead man a
box containing three packages, edch OF
which was marked $500 another box,
containing a stone and some dry leaves,
a gold watch, a suit Of clothes,
quantity Of papers, and card bearing
the name and address, "Daniei simpson,
No 327 Third avenue. New York city,
The opening Of the packages this morn
ing By Coroner DOten and r. Nj. Lees, a
resident at Westport, led to an interest
ing discovery. The outer bill ON each
package was of the $40 or so denomina-
ton.
Aside from these the packages contain
ed only a few 81 bills and pieces of paper
corresponding In size 10 them, the Whols
done Cup so neatly that the deception
would not be discovered unless the wrap
pers were taken off. The entire amount
Of money was only Sl6S
This revelation caused eXclamatlohs OF
green goodsl" and "buncoers" 10 be
made by those who were present. Besides
the fake" money packages, there was
additional evidence In papers containing
list Of Connecticut farms which have been
offered for SALE the names OF their own
ers personal descriptions OF them ana
other memoranda Of the same nature.
This list was plainly directory 10 iaclh-
tate the swindling operations or the TWO
men. and the death OF one of them may
have saved a number OF farmers from
being victimiZed.
The companion Of the man who had
died appeared in Westport last nlsh'' anu
after confirming the supposition that tne
latter's name was Daniel simpson anu ms
address No 827 Third avenue, New Work
left for that city, saying he was going TO
inform simpsons family OF his death ana
that some member OF Il would come up
to-day TO make arrangements Tor the ais
positjon of the body. No one has yet
nut I'm an appearance. The companion,
who did not give his own name also Tail-
ed 10 return or 10 send any word
The dead man was about 80 years oiu'
quite bald. and weighed fuzzy ~ pouhus;
lie was finely dressed The horse and
buggy which he was driving Is still in
Wcstport. whether ne owned or hired 1t
Is not known.
Coroner Doten returned late this AFTER
noon with the fake" money packages
found in Simpsons buggy. His hndinS
is that death was due 20 heart-disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
OLD NORTH STATE.
WORK COMMENCED OK THE Bar-
list woMAN's COLLEGE.
Vigorous Dissenting Opinions-A
Child Bitten by n Supposed Mad
~
tiops--A Vance stntne.

RALEIGH, n. c., May 22.-(speclal)--
Actual work has begun on the construc-
ton Of the Baptist womsn's College here.
and will be rapidly pushed.
one OF the prominent Republican mem
bers OF the late Legislature. who Is here.
declares that his party will not lose
over 5000 votes IN the State by the
passage Of the resolution regarding Fred.
Douglas, the assignment act etc.
Justices Avery and Clark. Of the SUI
preme Court, have fled vigorous dis
senting opinions from the opinion Of the
majority Of the Supreme Court on this
mortgage-law matter. In these they say
that the law Is a fraud. not the fraud
OF the Legislature. bur Of the lobby. and
that II ought not to stand for a minute.
The law will be published. however.
The weather turned cool with startling
rapidly yesterday afternoon. The night
was cold and to-day the cold wave con-
tlnUed.
BITTEN BY a DOG.
Yesterday pet greyhound bit badly
a f-year-old child OF Mr.. William Not
tingham, OF this city. To-day the dog
was shot. II had hydrophobia, II is feared
and believed. The dog had been kept
closely in the yard for week. as he had
behaved strangely.
The attorneys for the Western Union
Telegraph Company ask for further time
In the four contempt cases for violation
Of the law regarding overcharges on
kilograms. The Railway Commission
gives two-weeks extension. 1t is init
mated that there may be a compromise.
The Executive Committee OF the State
Board Of Agriculture was IN session to-
day.
II is learned to-day that the shooting
of the negro man on the Raleigh and Gas
ton road Monday evening was accidental.
The facts are now obtained from de-
putty sheriff. Robert Garner. a white
man. did the shooting, and IL was unin-
territorial. He was drunk and was play
ing with pistol, which went or The
negro died yesterday at LOuisburg, his
home.
Governor Carr makes requlsltion on the
Governor Of Georgia for Arthur Gordon,
who is in jail at Atlanta, and who is
wanted in Pennsylvania county for
forgery
a VANCE STATUE.
The next public event I'm the way OF a
monument unwilling will be in connection
with the Vance statue. The collection OF
funds is now to be begun actively.
Colonel Paul b. Means, OF the Demo-
cratic State Executive Committee, Is pre-
pairing a manifesto against the action OF
the Democratic State Committee Monday
night I'm declaring for free silver, and Will
publish IT. He was urged not to do this,
but insists that be will, as a matter Of
principle.
Senator Marion Butler is well pleased
with the declaration of the committee as
to free silver. and laughngly said Demo-
Gratis are turning POpulists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
PETERSBURG.
knights TempIar serviees-He Won
His Bet.

HIS Bet~
PETERSBURG. VA. May 2.-(Speclsd)
The programme of the services OF APP
pomattox Commandery, TO be held at
Grace Episcopal church tomorrow night
in observance of Ascension-Day. has been
issued under the direction of Eminent
Sirs John T. Parham, James b. Blanks,
John h. Townes, and j. Edward Myles,
the committee appointed to prepare 1t.
The exercises will be OF special interest,
and will attract large congregation.
The commandery will enter the church
as the professional hymn. Onward Chris
tian Soldiers" Is sung by the choir. Then
will follow the General Confession and
prayers: readings from the Psalms; les
son from the New Testament; the re-
cital OF the creed, and the sermon by
Sir knight Rev. John Ridout The COM
mandery will retire as the choir sings the
occasional hymn, IAN Hail the Power
of Jesus Name"
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
In the Hastings Court to-day George
w. Drumwrght, administrator OF Walter
T.. Drumwright, through his attorneys.
Messrs. w. b. McIlwaine and w. IL.
Jones, brought suit for $4,000 damages
against the Petersburg Street Railway
Company, which is now in the hands OF
Mr.. Ro. Gillian, receiver. The suit Is
the result Of the killing of Walter H..
Drumwright in May, 1894. by an electric
car on Washington street. while the de-
ceased was playing in the street OPP
poslte the Baseball Park.
WON HIS BET.
II Is said that under wager a citizen
or Fifth Ward last night sucked forty
two raw eggs in succession, and won
his bet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
Movements of WnrShIps.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 22.-The
cruisers san Francisco and Marblehead
left Gibraltar this morning for Southamp-
ton, where they are expected at the end OF
this week 10 prepare for the Kiel cele-
brati0n.
The New York and Columbia should ar
rive next Monday or Tuesday. and about
a week later the four vessels viii proceed
10 the rendezvous in the North sea.
The cruisers Yorktown and Concord
which left Chee-FoO Sunday last. reached
Nagasah YESTERDAY
The revenue-Cutter Perry sailed from
Port Townsend to-day for Bering sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
LIGHTING LYNCHBURG.
Application for an Injunctio
Affecting This Matter.

Affecting This Matter.
LYNCHBURG. VA, May 2.-(Special)
This morning an application was fled In
the Circuit court Of this city, Hon. Tay-
Tor Berry, .dge. for an injunction to
prohibit the Lynchburg and Rivermont
Street Railway Company from proceed
ing under the contract recently made
with the city Of Lynchburg, whereby the
said company agreed to supply the city
with electric arc lights and the cltlzens
with electric power and incandescent
lights. The grounds upon which the APP
plication for an injunction Is made are
that the Lynchburg and Rivermont Street
Railway Company has a mortgage OF
$4,000 on It's property intended 10 cover
all OF its property owned at the time the
mortgage was issued, and also all pro-
perty which the said company might
thereafter acquire" on this account the
applicants for an injunction contend that
the Lynchburg and Rivermont Company
cannot lawfully give the city of Lynch
burg a first mortgage on the electric
light works, which said company proposes
20 build under contract with the city.
The compliments also charge that the
question whether the city should guaran-
tee the bonds OF the said company, as
provided in said contract, was never sub
mltted to the voters Of the city Of Lynch
burg, but that this legislative require
ment was disregarded by the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
cRnENsBono' NORMAL SCHOOL
Address by Conimisxiorcr-of-Lnbor
Hon. Carroll ID. Wright.

GREENSBORO. n. c.. May 2-(Spe,
claI)-Greensboro' is gayly decorated in
the white and gold colors Of the Normal
and Industrial School, this being the
third day OF the annual commencement.
The exercises were opened with the long
metre doxology and prayer by Or. J. II.
Boyd. OF Charlotte. Hon. b. Il. Lacy
Labor Statistican. gracefully introduced
the orator OF the day, Hon. Carroll D.
Wright, United States Commissioner OF
Labor. who made an address on Avenues
OF Self Support and Usefulness Open to
Women" He handled the subject in a
manner only possible TO one who has
made a life study Of the labor question.
He was listened 10 with the most marked
and flattering attention. The exercises
were intsrspersed with patriotic airs.
Governor Elias Carr made a few very
sensible remarks 10 the young ladies'.
which were well received. The rostrum
was tastefully decorated in the normal
colors. and in spruce pine and daisies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23

GREEN BAY. WIS, May 22-com,
mander-in-Chief LAWYER, Of the ursna
Army OF the Republic, said last night;
can safely say there win be no Grand
Army posts at the dedication OF the Con-
federste monument In Chicago on Memo
rlsi-Day. l have not cared TO rush INTO
print on this question. but ] am on the
side OF the Grand Army IN the matter
and although there Is no objection on nay
part 20 ex-Confederate soldiers erecting
such a monument, can tell you now thar
no Grand Army OF the Republic posts
wiz participate In the dedication eere-
monies"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23

tendance when they all get In. a large
number came in yesterday. Rev. Mr..
Eornaday, OF Riiseway. preached the In
troductory sermon last night. from the
text, Woe unto you when all men shall
speak well OF you" II was strong dis
course.
Rev. Dr. ". S. Black, Of Li,tleton. is
the presiding elder OF this district He
made some very pleasing remarks last
night at the close OF Mr. Hornaday' 3
sermon. The town has given rs visiting
ministers and iaymen a hearty welcome.
The business Of the conference proper
commenced to-day.
Miss blanche White. OF l.itiIetOn, Is on
a visit TO Miss Eta Allsbrook.
Mr. J. X. Harreil OF Tarboro'. is here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
A VICTORY FOR DIR. MASSEY.
He Gains the First Point i'm His
Libel Shit.


NORFOLK, VA, May 2.-(Special.)-
Judge Prentiss, In the city Circuit Court
announced this morning HIS decision on
the demurrer filed for the defence in the
libel suit of Massey VS.. the Pilot Publish
Ing Company.
Mr.. 4. =. Thorn and Mr.. Wake were
present IN the interest OF the plaintiff
and Judge Heath and Mir. Samuel W.
Small represented the defendant company
The Court decided that the declaration
and suit flied by the plaintiff Is a correct
and legal instrument and that the issues
contained in that declaration must be pass
cd on and adjusted By a Jury.
Following is the gist of Judge Premises
decision: THE Court rules that the
counts under the statutory law are dis
tinct. and mot blended with the common
law counts. and are sufficient in law; and.
as 10 the counts under the common law,
the Court Is OF the opinion that the Ian
suage complained OF is OF such nature
that the construction might be placed
upon il OF Its being libelous, and such
that It's true meaning ia a matter FOR the
jury 10 decide
Subsequently Mr. Wake, on behalf OF
the plaintiff. took issue with nearly all
the pleas filed by the defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
DEATHS.

THAcKER.-D at Big Stone GAP.
Va. at the residence OF her husband. Mrs.
MARY r. THAcKER, wife OF s. w.
Thacker. and eldest daughter OF +. w.
and s.. u. Rohleder.
Funeral notice later.
Petersburg. Washington I'D. CO. Nash
vile (Tenn) papers please copy.
wArKINs.-Died. on the I'D OF May. at
12:i5 o'clock p. NJ. in the I'D year OF her
age. Miss JCDIETH h. WATKINS.
Friends OF the family will gather at the
residence Of her niece, Mrs. DR.. George
*. Bright. TO-DAY, May Esd. az oeiock.
Services at the grave. No flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
NORTH STATE METHODIsTs.
Meeting of WarrentOn District Con-
ference at Scotland Neck

SCOTLAND NECK, n. C., May p
Special 1.-THE Warrenton District Metho-
dist Conference IS in session here this
week. The territory covers the counties
of Vance, Warren, Halifax, Edgecombe,
Martin. BERTHE Hertford, and Northamp-
ton. There are eighteen pastoral charges
in the Il trct. Besides the ministers
OF the conference, there are four lay
delegates from each pastoral charge. The
charges average about five churches each,
so that the conference represents about
ninety churches. The eighteen ministers,
with four delegates from each charge,
will make about ninety persons in at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
senator EchoI. 60 Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. Young. Of Louis
vile. KY. have Issued Invitations 10 the
marriage OF their daughter, Miss Marga-
ret Joynes. 20 Hon. Edward Echols. the
distinguished member OF the Virginia
Senate from stanton. The wedding will
occur az the home OF the brides parents.
1926 Fourth street. Louisville. on Wednes-
day, June 5th. at high noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
EntnIlx ncnten. Perhaps.

WINDSOR. n. c.. May 2i.-CSpecial.)-
Robert Washington, a prominent farmer
living near the village of Aulander, was
found in the back lot Of shop in that
village Saturday night almost dead. His
skull was fractured and one of his ears
beaten off. He has been speeches. and
unconscious ever since. The physicians
say that he cannot possibly recover No
arrests have been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
.n. MILLER. VIRGINIA" SUICIDE.
Who II Hc.-Trnccs Of Refinement
Complexion Dark.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. May PA man
% fine physique. shabby dresned, and
ubout So years OF age. committed sui
eide at the American House last night.
His name appears on the register Of the
hotel as I'D. Miller. Virginia" and a note
found on the dressing-table tells the story
OF the self-killing. IL reads as follows:
"To Whom 1t May Concern:
"You will have hard time to identify
me. Bury me in potters field, where l
belong"
He had turned on the gas aud that kill
al him. There were found on table
in the room two bottles containing lauda-
num- In the pockets OF his clothes were
found sL62 two 2-ccnt stamps and a
lsundry-check. but absolutely nothing that
might lead 10 the mans identification.
The mans complexion was very dark,
~ were also his eyes and the face bore
decided traces Of refinement.
The body is at an undertaker's await
ing Identification.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
BIG STONE GAR.
directors EIccted-Death of For-
MGR RIchmOnh Lady.

BIG STONE GAP. VA, May 2.-tSpe-
ciai)-At the annual meeting here to-day
OF the Mineral Development Company a
pennsylvania corporation owning about
Zoo acres OF coal. iron. and timber lands
in this vicinity, and about 10000 acres IN
Southwest Kentucky, the following direct
ors were elected j. y, Altemus, Lem. g.
Aitemus, George Burnson, Sr, john H.
Dingee. John L. Gerhard, Henry LEWIS
and William McGeoIge. Jr, all OF Fhiia'
delphia -,
Mrs. Samuel W. Thacker formerly Miss
MARY Rohleder OF Richmond and Peters
burg died here al o'clock this morn.
ing OF heart-diseese The interment VIII
be In Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
HERBERT AND THE e. A. IL.
The Secretary 10 Make II DecOra-
tion-Day Address.

tion-Day Address.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 22.-Seere-
tary Herbert will deliver the Memorial
Day grafton. on the invitation o. John
A. Logan Post. Grand Army OF the Re
public. at the cemetery OF the Government
Hospital for the Insane, where are To-
Gated the graves Of many OF the Union
soldiers, who died in hospitals during the
war. and where over 100 Confederates,
who were under the care OF the
Union hospitals. are buried II is said
that the President and his Cabinet will
attend on the occasion.
Last year the President was accompa-
MED 10y most OF the members Of the Cabi-
net at the services at the National Gene
terry. al Arlington, across the Potomac
from Washington.
The fact that Secretary Herbert was a
Confederate soldier Is expected 10 make
the event OF usual importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
Yeune Lads Commits suicide

CHARLESTON. W. VA. May 22.-Miss
Petty Donahoe. daughter Of tine postmas-
tsT al Barboursyille. this county, COM
United suicide to-day 10y shooting her
self In the head. No cause is as
signed Her father Is one OF the promi-
ncnt Democratic leaders in this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23

lie Was in q Trssee-Narrfed and
10 he Married.

LOUISA. VA. May s2.--tspscisl-l-Rsv.
Fontain NJ. Perkins tcolored). whom ! re-
ported as dead In my last latter to the
Dispatch. only went into trance. He
was In. the Legislature one term. Just
after the war. He has revived. and 70
now conscious and talking.
Mr.. LAtt,eton II Poore and Miss Alma
f. McLane. Of thiz county. wsrv mRrrted
a few days ago By Rev. E. Il. Perry.
evangelist Of Piedmont Distriet.
A special session OF Louisa County Court
win be held on the 2lth. Judge John ~.
White. OF ,Aibenarie. 20 presids.
Professor Charles w. Kent. Of the Uni
versity OF Virginia. o son % v. ~. Kent.
OF this town. wiil marry Mira Weaner
Miles. daughter OF Professor Smith. OF
the University OF yireinia. on June tta
next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
stolen Horse RecOvered-Qunrter
for the Post-0nice.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. May 22.-(Special
A telegram was received here this after
noon informing the authorities that q
man riding the horse stolen on Mondal
night from the stable OF Captain II. G
Niche had been captured near Elkton
The horse is handsome one, and be
longed to Frank 3. Niche.
Several applications 10 lease buildin.
for the Charlottesville post-office for IN.
next FIVE years are now In the hands Of
the Post-Office Department. General RIOS
ser is one Of the applicants. II success
full, he will erect on Main street a hand
some building for the purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
Treasurer Daniel Exonerate,I.

ATLANTA, GA. May 22-Grand-
Treasurer and Secretary Daniel. Of the
Order OF Railway Conductors. has been
eXonerated The committee reported
this morning. and found him not guilty.
He was charged with using his once
10 promote a wildcat mining scheme,
and with paying more attention to poll
ties than 70 his office. The charges were
made by the Camden, IN. J.) division.
which tried to beat Daniel at the election
last week.
Camden Division was required to apollo
size.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
FOUND DEAD.
n Citizen of Page Who Had Bees
Missing since Monday.

LURAY, VA. May 22.-(speclal)-isa9C
Fox. who lived near KimbalI. In this
county. was found dead yesterday eve
ming under the railroad-trestle across Dry
Run. about two miles from this place. 4
jug OF whiskey was near him. II Is sup
posed that he was taken sick. and this
with the exposure, caused his death. He
had been absent from home since MONDAY
the 10Th instant. He was about 50 year
OF age, and leaves a son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
ROCKY MOUNT.
Meeting OF n Fair Association stock
holders-Hnces.

ROCKY MOUNT. N. c.. May 22.-(Spe-
clal)-At a meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Rocky Mount Fair Association
yesterday air. W. S. Wilkinson was
elected secretary and treasurer for the
ensuing year. to succeed Mr.. S. l.. Ar
rington.
4 horse-race for 500 and bicycle-race
were held at the Falr-Grounds yesterday.
India Rubber. owned by Mr. Ike Levy,
and Billy b.. owned By Mr.. a. n. Boswell.
were entered in the horse-race. The
first named won easily.
Mr.. j. +. Whitehead carried Off the
honors in the bicycle contest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
DIR. ID. $. EVANS.
Death OF This Old Citizen
CamDheII

Death or This Ola citizen 81
Campbell.
DIR. ID. S. Evans died at his home. IN
Campbell county. yesterday. DIR. Evans
was born in 1874 was a member OF New
Concord Presbyterian church fifty-four
years. an elder forty-one years. and clerk
OF the session thirty-two years. He leaves
nine ehildren--sIx sons. ID. s., Jr.: Or. r.
w. and ID. b. Evans, OF Campbell coun-
ty; j. II. and G. II. Evans. Of Bluefeld
w. Va; and W. II. Evans. OF Kansas
City. Mo-; and three daugters-Mrs. T.. {.
Land, Of Bluefield; Misses Mary and
Susie Evans. He also leaves an adopted
daughter, Miss Iona Cyrus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23

II is learned that the Berlin Government
had decided upon an indefinite postpone
mcnt OF The project 60 annex the Congo
Territory, and that 70 this is due the
res ignatlon Of Count Wesierlo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23

y. Mckinley Macarthur, young Eng
llshman. was sent 70 Jan Ia Jacksonville.
Fla, yesterday, for assault and battery
on his Young wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
Trcnrnrr cod Rc.er,r.

WASHINGTON. May 22.-The syndicate
paid into the Treasury to-day 10000 in
gold swelling the total gold reserve 10
S9si2l0o0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-23
This Reminds Us

of an incident that surprised
the great city of Chicago.
One of the leading dry
goods firms celebrated its
Goth anniversary by selling
silver dollars for 90 cents
with a restriction of IS &c
each purchaser.
We 60 them many points
better by offering Pianos for
less than cost of production
with no limit on your pur-
chase. You can have as
many as you please as long
as they last. See the point !
The entire stock must be
sold quickly TO make room
for our regular business.
Our prices will be a revc'
lation to you