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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
Officers of the Lafayette.

A large number of members were pre-
sent at the meeting Of the Lafayette
Literary Club. held at the residence OF
Mr.. Barney Frischkorn, near Chimborazo
Park. The following officers for the en-
suing term we're elected: President. Mr..
Barney Frischkorn; First Vice-Presdent,
Mr.. Walter Hechler; Second Vice-Presi-
dent. Miss Adele Richardson.
Owing to the lateness OF the hour the
election Of the recTetary-treasurer and
Board of Governors was postponed until
the next meeting.
A committee was appointed 10 arrange
for a picnic TO take place at Forest Hill
Park on June goth. Musical selections
were given by the Lafayette Quartette,
which is composed Of Misses Adele Rich
ardson, Ellen Taylor. and Messrs. w. w.
Eames and J. c. Gooch.
A dainty supper was served by the hos
tess. and the evening NEST pleasantly
Supnt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

on the tran he said: Here goes a
by the fan Azon was caught IN The act
OF robbery, and killed Officer Harris, who
attempted 10 arrest him. Among those
whs witnessed the execution was son
of Detective Harris. the victim OF the
Russians bullet.
At this time Il was feared that Collins,
the third man 10 be hanged. womb
weaken on the railows. as he had listened
10 the drop fall wher Garcia and AzoH
were executed. AZ 1910 O'Clock. however.
he came upon the scanold. walking with
a firm step. The priest who attended him
announced that Collins wished him 10 stats
that he forgaye all OF bis enemies, and
asked for forgiveness In turn.
Collins died without a struggle. lie was
wife murderer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
WILLIAMS AGAIN IN COURT.
lie IL sent on ia One Case and Two
Others Are Continued.

Stanley Williams was again in the Po-
lice Court yesterday, and was sent on 10
the grand jury on the charge OF extort-
ing money from Mrs. Albert Harvey by
force. The charge Of robbing Bachrach's
pawnshop was next brought up. and the
case was continued until the l9th. The
third case against him, that OF entering
the barber shop of $. y. Packet and
taking three pairs OF clippers. a razor,
and some miscellaneous srucies, was
continued until the 18Th.
Mary Minor was fned $3.50 for being
disorderly In The street.
Moses Gray was fined $50 for carrying
concealed pistol
Peter Washington was fned $50 for
being disorderly In bar-room
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

There was a large attendance OF mem
bers at the regular meeting OF r. l..
Lee Camp, No. /. Confederate Veterans
last night. Colonel James 7. Gray com
mander, in the chair.
The camp requested Mr.. T. w. Mahood
to read before the body the paper that
he recently read before the Sons OF Vete-
rams. Mr.. Mahood will deliver the ad.
dress next Friday. al which time all mem
bers OF the camp are earnestly requested
to attend. The ladies are specially In
vted.
Comrade j. Taylor Ellyson made very
gratifying report on behalf Of the camps
Committee on Collection OF Davis Monu
ment Funds. He stated that the sub
committees appointed to canvass for sub
scriptions were performing their duty
with great cheerfulness and energy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
,rbe Unaccountabie Act of Citizen
of Wilson.

WILSON, n. c., June L-Cspeciai)-
Intense excitement was created here for
4 short time yesterday afternoon by Mr..
W. c. Gorham's attempting TO commit
suicide. About 2 O'Clock he walked into
the rear room OF Branch & Co.'S bank
and took a seat. Dir. w. 7. Simpson.
president OF she bank. was in the room
writine. In few minutes Mr. Gorham
nullcd out a pistol and put IL to his head
and fired twice. Owing TO some unsteadi-
ness OF his nerve only one ball struck
him. and that merely broke the SKIN
and glanced of He toppled from toe
chair. however, and remained stunned
until ne was carried away. Ny. Gorham
is one OF our prominent citizens and
the event Is deplored By his friends NO
cause is assigned for the rash act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
Masonic Election.

At a stated communication OF Tempt
Lodge. No .. he'd az the Masonic Tenn
pie last evening. the following officer
were elected for the ensuing twelv
months, and were Installed; John II
Charlton. worshipful master; a. 7
Abenethy, senior warden; W
o. Worthen. junior warden
Charles A. Spence, treasurer 9TH
nineteenth tims); W. r. Turner. secretary
A. T. Gilbert. senior deacon; j. w. Ander
son. junior deacon; Rev. Hartley Car
michael, chaplain. d. -. Collins. tilsf
william Krause. steward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
THE VACANT CAPrAINCy.
Sergeant Howard VIII Probably ne
Choscn-Other Changes.

Much interest is ;elt In police circle,
concerning the succ ssor Of Captain
James b. Peasants. OF the First DiH.
trict. The Board OF Police Commissioner
will meet Monday afternoon at O'Clock
TO elect a captain. The consensus OF opln'
ion is that Sergeant y. +. Howard VIII
be chosen for the vacancy. lie Is senior
sergeant OF the district. and has a Bplen'
did record, covering a period Of over
twenty-five years. lie Is now about
years old. For eighteen years be hai
served I'm the First District. and before
that for some tine he was In the Seconi
District. Sergeants w. f. WhltlOck. j,
p. Jeter and George h. Matthews are
also spoken Of
Those spoken OF for the sersesncy IL
event OF The promotion OF Sergean
Howard are PatrOlnen A. Burnett ant
Jones A. Otey. Mr. Burn Il Is the aelioi
officer ia the district, and Is mos
worthy and efficient man. While Sergeant
Howard was acting captain during Cap
tain Pleasants's sickness Mr.. Burnett
served as a sergeant he was taken sick
how yer, during this time, ana Mr. oteI
acted as sergeant during that time. Both
gentlemen have been on the force to-
a number OF years. ana either would b.
good selection. r0r patrolman there Il
no end OF candidates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
Removal of the Monitors.

The monitors Catskill and Lshigh,
which have been ordered to Norfolk for
overhauling and repairs, will be ready for
removal by this evening. Chief-Enginesr
Law has been ordered here to look after
their removal After the repairs have
been completed the two ironclads VIII be
taken to League Island, near Philadel-
mia. and there is an impression out that
eventually the entire feet will be with
drawn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
CITY-HALL COURT NEWS.
United states Tobacco Company
Chartered-Cnscs Disposed OF.

Charfered-tnscs disposed W.
Judge Wexford. of the City Circuit
Court. granted a charter yesterday TO the
United States Tobacco Company, which
will carry on manufacturing and ship
ping business in tobacco. cigars snuff
and cigarettes. The capital stock Of the
company IS to be not less than NOO,co0
nor more than 100000. divided into
shares of 500. The officers for the first
year are as follows: Fred. Myers, presi-
dent and director: Claude S. b. Halpin,
ylce-president and director; Frank T..
Murray. secretary-treasurer and director;
T. l.. Wingheld, director, and S. L. But
Ter, director
In the suit Of j. w Ramsey VS.. the
Grand Fountain, United order Of True
Reformers, verdict was rendered for the
defendant.
LAW AND EQUITY.
Argument was concluded late last eve
ming i'm the Law and Equity Court on the
question of appointing a receiver for the
Farmville and Powhatan railroad. Judge
Minor denied the motion In the present
condition Of affairs, but allowed the case
to stand. so that IT may be taken up
again any time in the future.
Judge Minor has granted the injunction
Mir. Hardson from prosecuting a certain
suit. heretofore explained. brought against
the Doctor Messrs. Stiles and Holiday
and Mr.. Hugh Aatrim represent the edi-
tor.
The other business Of this court was as
follows:
The Canton Steel-Roohng Company
against Thomas y. Render. Judgment
for Si5.53
Clara Carter. Administrative. against
METROPOLITAN Life-Insurance Company.
Judgment for $3.50.
HUSTINGS COURT.
The following cases were disposed OF
in the Hastings Court;
Richard Williams (coloreb was con-
vlcted Of grand larceny, and his punish
ment fixed at eighteen months imprison-
ment.
jeremiah Jones alias Mink (colored)
charged with a felony, was acquitted
Rachael Lewis (colOreO pleaded guilty
of misdemeanor and was fined So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
cHEsArEAKE AND WESTERN.
Ground Broken ON the New Road
Mt HarrisonburE.

HARRIsoNBURG. VA, June 7.--(spe-
cial. )--Ground was broken here to-day
on the new Chesapeake and Western
railroad. The first spsdeful OF earth
was thrown by Mrs. Mary L. Pollock.
proprietress of the Hotel Weltcn. The
new company has secured control OF the
rcad-bed and property rights OF the old
narrow-gauge road. and this line VIII
be utilized as far as practicable through
Rockingham county. About forty men
were at work to-day putting In the ne
cessary frogs and switches for con
nection with the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks The crossing will be located
at the southern end OF town. This Is
a part OF the projected line from Tide
water 10 Charleston. w. Va, 70 which
citizens OF Rockingham county have sub
scribed $4,000. payable when the road Is
completed through the county, provided
this is done not later than January l, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

A meeting Of the Executive Committee
Of the Virginia Press Association, was
held yesterday In the state Library
building. Those present were MessrS.
J. r. Booker. president; f. l. {. scott,
r s. Jeffress r r Freeman. and J. j.
Hart The chief business OF the commit
tee was the selection OF place for the
meeting Of the association this summer
Blue Ridge Springs was chosen as me
mace. and July 9th the time. Mr.. Il. l..
G scott offered his resignation as secre-
tary which was accepted, and Mr. Il. 5.
Jeffress WAS elected TO I'LL the unexpired
term. Mr.. SCOTS resignation was owing
TO business engagements requiring all OF
his time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
sCOTTsVILLE AND VICINITY.
4 big German Carp shot-PersOnal
and General

SCOT-rSVILLE. VA. June 7.-(SpeciaD
Mr.. John T. Kidd, of Fluvanna, shot and
killed German carp just below his mill
dam which weighted twenty pounds.
Phil. Young. a well-known colored man.
died at his home, one mile from town,
Yesterday Phil. was one Of the most
honorable and reliable negroes that ever
lived In this community, ard was very
popular with the better class OF white
people.
Miss Annie l. Farrar returned home
from Norfolk yesterday, where she paid
an extended visit TO her brother. w. G..
Farrar, and family.
Miss Annie Powers left yesterday for
Richmond, where she will spend several
DAYS visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. ]. w. Hilldrup, who was almost
given up 10 die, has taken a turn for the
better and has improved considerably.
Mr. A. Gilbert Bell left this morning
for Harrisonburg. to visit his mother
and sister, and will return here In few
days.
Mr.. D. W. Taylor OF Fluvanna. who
has been so III. Is still improving. and
hopes are entertained for his speedy re-
coyery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

evening at 7 O'Clock. In view, pre-
sumably. OF the expected popularity OF
these excursions-the salient features or
which are daylight ride. no loss OF Sleep
a good dinner. and sea bath-the pro
jectors have named them THE Trilby
Excursion" and II promises to be quite
an institution this summer. Messrs.
Niche e. Adams have arranged for con-
slderably reduced rates for meals at the
Princess Anne and Ocean View hotels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
Employ More Missionaries.

The Executive Committee Of the Baptist
civ Missionary Society held its monthly
meeting last night In the once oil its
president, Mr. Josiah Ryland' In me me
new Library building. There was nun
attendance. and the reports were oil a
hjehly encouraging nature. The work was
shown 10 be- in good condition. ana the
tent meeting is progressing taNotaoiy.
Two additional lady missionaries wele
o,ec,ed- Mrs Duvai FOR work in Manches-
Ter and Miss Jones, FOR the eastern part
~ Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
PETERsBt RG.
Levied on Mules and Cars-The Re-
ceiver Objects.


PETERSBURG. VA. June 7.-(Special)
Mr. w. II. Camp. the Collector OF city
Taxes. to-day levied on four mules and
four cars. the property Of thu Petersburg
Street-Railway Company. to satisfy
claim for city taxes. These mules and
cars were in use on the Halifax-street
line, where electric power is not in
vogue, and in consequence that line has
for the present been discontinued. Mr..
Robert Gillian the receiver Of the road
says the levy is illegal. as the property
is in the hands OF the court. IL is probable
that the case will go into court for set
tlement.
The public schools Of this city will close
on the 18th.
There was a change in the temperature
last night and to-day Of nearly forty
degrees, for the cooler
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
AIIeghany Institute.

ROANOKE. VA. June 7.-(Special.)-
The ninth annual commencement of Ale
ghany Institute. OF this city. took place
this evening. The exercises were held in
the Academy OF Music, and we're largelr
attended. They consisted OF music, decla-
nations in German and English, and
original orations.
Medals and diplomas were delivered,
and the honor-roll announced. The pro-
gramme closed with farce comedy by
the dramatic association OF the institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
First sntaran,.Nlrht E.eur.lon.

The steamer Pocahontas VIII leave 10
wharf. at the foot Of Ash street. to-nIgh
at 10 o'clock for a trip 10 Norfolk am
Newport News. IL will start from Nor
folk on the return Journey az o'clocl
on Sunday afternoon. arriving Ia Rtcn
mond In time for the last car. Round
trip tickets can be obtained at the Office
OF the Virginia Navigation Compan.
Tor 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
mr.. Hidden on the Eastern Shore

Rev. DR.. j. c. Hiden returned last eve
ming from a pleasant visit of several
DAYS to the Eastern Shore. He delivered
his lecture-"An Evening with Poe"-at
Onancock last Tuesday night, and spent
the rest of the time visiting friends. DR..
Hiden will fiji his usual appointments at
Grove-Avenue church tomorrow, and VIII
supply DR.. Hoge's pulpit at o'clock In
the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
= CHAPEL BURNED.
Designs for Christ Church, Cha--
IottesyiIle, Accepted.

Iottesviile, Accepted.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, June T.
(SpeciaL)-News has been received here
OF the destruction by FIRE last night Of
the Union chapel at Red Hin, THIS county.
1t is not known what caused the fire.
The Red Hill people had a hard struggle
10 get their house Of worship built. and
had just expended about 5000 on it.
The plans and designs submitted by
the Messrs. Mcdonald, of Louisville. KY.
for the edihce to be erected by Christ
church have been adopted. The struc-
ture is to be Gothic in style and built
of granite, and to cost $4,000. II will
have a seating -capacity OF nearly thou
sand.
Davis Wood was convicted I'm the
County Court to-day OF robblng a store
at Ivy Depot, and his punishment fixed
at two years in the penitentiary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
Flowers Tor the convle,..

The ladies' Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union viii distribute hower
at the penitentiary this afternoon abou
4 or o'clock. Every unfortunate In tn
institution will be given a flower. accom-
panied by kind word from some mem
Der OF this noble band OF Christian
women
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
SHOEMAKER COLLEGE
Work on New Institution On
Learning Commenced.

GATE CITY. VA. June 7-(Special)-
Work was commenced yesterday morning
on Shoemaker College. at this place. Col
onel James L. Shoemaker gave 5000 70
the building on condition that an equal
amount be raised by the county He also
gave $4,000 as an endowment fund. The
county has raised $4,000, and $1,000
building will be erected. 1t is 10 be built
on beautiful eminence just east OF the
town. The trustees are very much in
earnest, and will push the work forward
Had the county not raised 5000 on the
building Shoemaker's money was 10 have
gone to Martha Washington College, at
Abingdon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
A rrinIe Execution.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. June Anne
No Garcia was hanged at $50 o'clock
this morning. lie met his death boldly
His neck was broken By the fall He
committed murder for the purpose VI
robbery.
Azor was the second 10 ascend the
scaffold. al 1905 o'clock. As he stepped
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
>ew r.learnph Ounces.

The Postal Telegraph Company has Jus
opened Offices at Fortress Monros. Hamp
ton. and Newport News. thereby great!
improving its facilities for doing bushes
Ia that section Of the Stnte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
r.Innh,c Horse KiIIed.

A valuable horse belonging to MT. ~ =;
Nauck was struck by Chesapeake anu
ONO train yesterday below ful,oh' a,.U
the left foreleg was broken. Agent I"s
Tor. OF the Society for the prevention y,
Cruelty 20 animals, was SOnimoheo A"'
Killed the animal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
x,,.v nj the scashore.

The seashore excursions to Norfoik.
virglnta Beach, and Ocean View over the
Snrsolk and Western railroad system VIII
.nn,nsnce tomorrow. The train VIII
leave Byrd Stree, Station promptly At
s.so A. M. and win leave Norfolh N tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
r.L.n In AIleuhnny.

Sheriff Dyer, OF Allegheny county. ar
rived in the city yesterday and left for
home last night having in custody J. H.
seaman. who was arrested here SOM
DAYS ago as fugitive from justice lie
4. charged with forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
cnnanrea nm Eagle.

An eagle. measuring six feet from UP 20
10 was captured out near the heservoli
yesterday afternoon By a youth ~ a"', ,bs
Seal The bird is on exhibition ., sne
headqnarers OF Foxs Parcel DsnFe's'
1910 Ashland street. - q A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
FIRE IN CHARLOTTE.
Morton Hall, the Home Of Major j.
", Norton, Burned.

KEYSVILLE. VA. June 7.-(Special)-
At s o'clock tonight Morton Hall, the
hospltable home OF Major j. W. Norton
was destroyed by fire. This intelligence
will carry sorrow to all the young people
of our vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08
u,.nmonder. I'm New York.

NEW YORK, June 7.-(specialf-S, II.
Bradley, Morton; II w. cannon fiaNai
w. f. Leake, Astor; r. hoen, As'v,
w y Csrlin and j. Brandt. Gilsey; II.
Wcr cod ana d. b. Tenant. 81. DeniA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

ladies strewed the mound with flowers,
and the exercises were closed with the
firing of three volleys by the military
comuanv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08

ola papers for sale a, the Dispstc'
ofnea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-08


ST. Douglas now addressed himself 20
o. cue ton OF the jurisdiction OF the
ll.el states Court and said II a WRONG
r.a e9mmiited and the effect Of that
NI.rg was 10 disfTanchise a voter. ana
'rrthy imperi the Federal elections, ae
ce' 1ed that "a Federal court unques-
ta0y had 5urisd.ctOn. The law, De
s.. uls in violation u section !. arii-
ee of the Constitution Of the United
State. Ihe state denies voter his lib-
rre when II takes away bis vote, and,
therefore. The court had jurisdiction 10 en-
a aai1st further infrac,ious Of the
ll.ttltilrs u the United states.
ia conclusion. be submitted that
t law was ia violation OF
Co., fourteenth amendment 20 the
Constitution. and IN substantial
a.n ~ that statement he again called
attention ~ che certificate feature Of the
Jaw. aad said that II was almost impos-
ite fOr the !lliterate voter TO difieien'
iafe hA registration from his tax receipt
~ eDy other Official paper ne mlgat pos
SEES. he asked the court the direct qGes.
uoa, What class is the law directed
against. the whites VI the Degroesr JUS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-03

1puiations rendered necessary for this
mass of letters is rapidly attended
TO by those expert hands. Now and
then it happens, however, that mis-
takes are made, as when a Russian re-
siding in Berlin, NJ. Leskutoff, received
an envelope duly addressed to him.
but inclosing a letter evidently in
tended for French diplomat in Rome.
Errors of this kind occur rarely, and
wherever it is possible to ferret out the
unskillful agent guilty of it he is sub
sequently punished for it.
The black chamber methods of open
ing letters are astonishingly simple and
effective. During the time of Napo-
leon l., when Foucher's agents also
closely supervised all correspondence
reaching or leaving France, steam was
used in loosening ore flap of the en-
velope. The Russian agents proceed
more rapidly. They cut open one side
of the envelope with peculiar-shaped
knives, and the opening, after putting
the letter once more where it belongs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-03
a Farm Larger Than . state.

The largest ranch now running in full
blast in the state of Wyoming is that
owned by ex-senator Warren. The
dimensions of this immense farm" are
of such mammoth proportions that
figures on its area appear almost
fabulous and beyond belief Its
dimensions are rs by 100 miles, and il
is stocked with upwards of 200,0 900 ami
mails of various kinds, including
horses, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs an5
half breed buffalo The itemized in
ventory shows that 400 horses, 10000
cattle, and over 10000 sheep daily
Craze on the ex-senatoT's broad acres.
Compared with the state of Rhods
Island. this gigantic farm is az a four
horse bus to baby cab. The state men.
toned is only 81 miles one way and All
the other The farm is 70 by 100 msles