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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23

Some great surprises will be found in
Ladd's by the ladies who make the inquiry
at the counters of the dress goods depart
ment. Not since the III. w. Ladd Com
pany has been in existence has anything
in the live goods for women's wear been
quoted at so low price when the quality
is taken into consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23

DR.. W. ii. Tillingh hast pulls teeth at 200
Westminster street. tie also makes q
speciality of all kinds of dental work.
Make a note OF it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23

Tomorrow is Sunday.
Do you notice how quick the weeks roll
around? OLD VET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23
Following is the summary:
Referee-c. W. Robinson. rimer-w. d. Perrin.

Stops in goal -Furbush, 10; Lations, a. Fouls--
Pawtueket, 1; Providence, 1. score--Providence,
Z; PawtucketsS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23
STORIES OF HER0ISM.

No. At.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23

2si TO ls7 We TaINSTER STREET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23

Narragansett Pier is one of the few
places W here you can do business 10 weeks
In the year and live the rest of the II
months at ease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-23
TEA TABLE TALK.

Thursday afternoon I was walking
down Broadway, New York. met
gentleman who inquired after the health
OF the papers of Providence. gave him
to understand that they were enjoying
good health, and that THE NEWS was
bowling along right merrily. Yesterday
found myself at Narragsnsett Pier, the
guest Of DIR. Irving Watson of the South
ern Rhode Island Press Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
THE DEATH PENALTY
THORNTON PARKER HANGED IL
WINCHESTER YESTERDAY.
He Protested to he Penitcnt, Al
mitted His Guilt, and Died by
stranguIntion-say from -, hc"-
ing by the Military.

WINCHESTER. VA. April l9.-(spe-
cialD-At exactly gas o'clock this morn
ing Thornton Parker (colorcD was
HANGED for attempted criminal assault
on Mrs. Mary V. Melton. near Middle
town. this county on March 5th. The
condemned man slept slundly last night
and carly this morning partook OF a
hearty breakfast with evident relish.
STRANGLED.
shortly afterwards his spiritual adviser
Rev. W r. Harris called, when rel.-
gious services were held In his cell he
walked to the scanold with a firm step
and betrayed not the slightest nervous
ness.
Just before the drop feI Parker pro-
fessel TO be penitcnt. admitted his guilt,
and prayed TO be forgiven.
Death resulted from STANDARDIZATION
THREATS or LNNCHING
The trial Of tho case last month at
tracteI considerable attention. Great in
Gfenati0u was expressed on every side
n Parkcr's crime. and numerous threats
Of lyuchiug were made.
In order 70 avoid this several com
p1nios Of the Second Virginia Regiment
we're present at the trial. which took
place March 18th.
Tire Jury quickly found Parker guilty
and under the new law his punishment
was fixed at death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
cHlToRICaL CONTEST.
All of the Speakers Acauit Ihem-
selves CredItnbiy--Tbe ANrrd.


The annual oratorIcal contest Of the
Nh sigma Rho and Phioiogican Literary
societies ~ Richmond College. took place
last night I'm the chapel. and was wit
messed by , large and appreciative au-
d.ence. -
The onenius' remarks were made by
Nr. +. T. Eseey. president oi the alu
sigma Rho. iu hts usual happy style.
Tho contestants then addressed the au-
dicnce. their addresses being iniefspeI seq
with musical selections hy the Mandolin
club. Under the leadership Of Professor
Francis Cosby.
Mr.. r.. O.. FolKas was the first speaker.
bfs theme being Americas Greatest
Statesman" He held the attention OF
the audience throughout The whole Of
his Grafton. and was rewarded by the
most liberal applause.
Mr.. j. D. Franklin was the next
sneaker on the subject Of Political
Purity"
The third speaker was Mr.. W. Il. VIII
bingham. who chose as his subject sen
tmsnts Suitable To the Times.
'~rhe RISING Generation was the
theme Of Mr.. r. r. Wlike, the fourth
speaker.
Mr.. Il. 3. Anderson spoke upon 1.-THE
American Union of To-Day" and was
/ heartily avpldujei BOY the audience.
Sir. g. g. Mcdaniel tnan delivered a
thoughtful and carefully prepared address
ur-n the subject. Acquisition or Separa-
ton: Which the Destiny of our Coun-
/ trye'
/ Tn. last speaker vas Mr. j. G. Taylor
/ 0f the SIN : pma Rho Society. who de-
| Hverel q beautiful and classical Grafton
| upon "Th- Glory that was Greece and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

II May he Interesting t" """'''''
-, poIic,-uoldcr- Of Insurance

poV-UATAN COURTEOUS ApHl
90 -,s,eciall-The CIRCUIT Court OK ms
.,,,rty convened on Wednesday. Judge
samuel +. Coleman presiding. The most
Interesting case heard was that OF D.
s.,,,,,.l parish. receiver Of II. f. Good
man. &c. which was 4 SUI iol
bv "a mutual insurance COMPANY
,Sr,ran,. Wa iu the hands of reeeNt''
ami the record o. the suit IN h'," ~
,.as amounted being very Noi'ih''''".'
,v..p1ius some 80 pounds ana hf'"7 Wv
n.nsiv9 10 copy, be- sought to use as e'l-
iarca uuon the t.ial the original idpei
M the Chanccry Court az me Guy O..
picbrond Judge Coleman hc.l 'hh'
This could not be done, against "nlrc'''"'
and mat he could not permit suca a use
- mo ORIGINAL record and papers without
..,.,rtcr,neiul, "A violation OF the statute
,rnLibiting the removal of court pap,'s
nom one county u another. EXCEPT uH'eT
certain sneciaeI circumstances. This use
~ rho uauers not being lawful, be held
further that the contents OF the recoid
could not bee proved by oral testimony.
There are several thousand or tntse
claims AGAINST p0'ieF- holders OF ans
company. AMI the eject OF the decision
NAV b. 10 render their collection so eN-
reusiya ON account Of the r'cessair
ropyiug off the records that many OF th"
uoIcv-holI.rs may escape payment.
There is little or 30 excitement over
the county electiop-uullse the adlo'ninS
counties " G0ochland. cumberland ana
Amelia, where the canvass Is red not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

The Speculative Markets rnrtlcu-
LII. Arti,r acknowledgements

The Speculative MARKETS f"f'icu-
Iariy tcti,c-Wauufactu
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
DIR. nnorcmrov SPEAKS BOLDLY.
lie T. Down on the Gcrmnn, Bnse-
RnIi. and Liuuor-scliing.

The meeting at Lelsh-Street Baptist
church las. night was one Of the most
successful ~ the series. Dr. Broughton
chose 1858 DIS subject "The Feast ~ Bel
shazzar" and preached powerful and
convincing sermon on the folly Of de-
voting th. best part Of lie 90 the pur-
suit of sinful pleasure. He spoke Of the
evil effects Of the german upon the spirit
nal life Of the Church. aud char
actcrized as moral luna,.cs' all who
engaged in the dancing Of d. Baseball
too h. said. was getting 90 be nothing
more nor lass than a high-handed sort
Of gambling.
Br. Brouehton was especially earnest
iu his deuunciati0a ~ those churches
which extend fellowship 90 men who are
I'M any way engaged boo the whiskey traffic.
.Th. time has come" said he. when
the church a. God can no longer AFFORD
to keep within its fellowship a man whose
very business it is 20 help 70 damn mems
souls
At the close Of the sermon, and during
the aft,r-me,tinr. more than twenty pro
r---iou- OF conversion were made. 1nere
Viii be an afternoon service to-day at
o'clock. but no service tonight
on sunday there viii he preaching az
II 4. ST.. 40 8 p. 81. ana at 40 J..
Tn. subject " The night sermon VIII be
1.-THE objectionable Sim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

That stuart Monument Sitc-In'i t"-
GouS to Dr. Hugc and Miss Davis.

'"' -, vi. oc,ts
H""> L" ~ ""I' ""''
There was "a large meeting OF Lee camp
last uipbt. Commander James r. Gray
,,,., 49,. .t.i, .,l . resolution WAS Of
.''''' ''' .,.,. ~ ..,.f,.., 49,.
Itfei hy ''l''''' '""''''' y" '.' ''''''
P''F''..- - .',..,. ...,a ,ar 49,.
n,.roe.J smart monument at u cost
~ $1,000 and 20 donate that sum for
tta construction Of the memorial. This
was along th. line of the request made
of the Grounds and BUILDINGS Committee
last uicht nv The representatives, OF the
cavalry Association. The resolution vas
unanimously ad.utcI and the followin-
c1mmitte. appointed To urge 10 before the
city fathers. Comrades Thomas ". Syi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
DELIGHTFUL GERMAN
THE MANCHESTER CLUBS AFTER
EASTER DANCE LAST NIGHT.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen Who
Were prescnt-Nr. GOOdc, of Rich
monJ. Wcds Miss GOodc, OF thcs-
tCrfieId--iIricf Items.
tCrficid--IIricf Items.

Tho Manchester German club gave IT'S
FIRST dance under the new orgarizaton
last night. and the occasion was q very
pleasant one. Among the dancers were.
Misses Ellen Wcisigcr. .lala Mayo, Mary
Terrell Gertrude Weis.ger. Ella Mayo.
Bessie Reed. Minnie DreTfy, Kate Ken
non. Agnes Walker. Kate Drewly Bes-
sic Gil. Euby Thomas. Mamie Mayo
Minnie WQ.Eer. ana Ellen Bro1naX.
The gentlemen present were. Mes-rs. W.
j.. Ban. r.. Is. Coz. vs.. vs.. Rob rtson'
r.. j.. French. ". b. cox. g.. T.. Freni'
~ T.. Merchant Edwin Mitchell. Colo
ul u. o. James frank Hancock.
Thomas T.. owen. T.. T.. Early, r. D..
Minor. r.. II. Greene. Raymond Prison.
:. $. Patch. r. +. Greene. Charles
Brown. Il. S. Eiyes Charles jordan
DR. John vs.. ErodnaX. Cary 3. French,
r.. Gordon s.rachn Charles T. Walters,
Walter Branch. Arthur richardson. W.
y Gronaugh and n. j.. owen.
The cnapcr0us were Ags =. ". Wei
siecr. Mrs. Brolnax. Airs. b. y. IIewry,
Mrs ruarl Nadeu. and Mrs. Georsa
j.. Gary.
MARRIED ~ CHESTERFIELD.
Sir. Rerkcy Gocde. " Richmond. and
Nl-. Grace Eva G1.de. Of 'lrst.fhtid
wsr. married Thursday evening at the
residence OF the bride, mother, Mrs
IT, ~ G11lc near Alsuo1.' krF
H. d. NinUce performed the cefe-
m1uv. which was witnessed hr q mum
Der ~ friends ana relatives of The yDlne
couple. The bride is "a youus lady al
e I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
Athletic nay at Hnmpdcn-sidney.

FARMVILLE. VA. April 1.-tSpecal)
To-day was n-ld-day az Hampden-S!d-
ney College. The following IS the result
OF the contest;
Running h,sh-jump. tie between Rudi
and Maxwell feet inches.
Tbrowing l2-pourd hammer s. feet 3
inches. T.. L. Cnumbley.
Throwing twelve pounds of shot, a
feet 10 inches. r. T.. Chumbley.
lco-yard dash, J. j.. Pence, 10 IL sec
Ouls.
22o-yards dash. j. d. Pence % seconds
Half-mile race. l.. a. Synes.
Hurdle. dash. William Ford Bull
Pole vault. Ruld feet inches
Running broad-JumQ, ). ID. Pence, Is
feet 10 inches.
The game Of ball I'm the afternoon
Hampdcn-Sidncy against Roanoke COL
lege. resulted % 10 IN favor Of the
former.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
Iucomc-Tax Receipts.

WASHINGTON. April l9.-lnternal-
Revenue Commissioner Miller to-day gave
out his official estimate Of the revenue
10 Doc realized from the income-taN, as ne
stated 90 I'm "a letter 10 cretary carlisle
as follows
photographic adyices from the collectors
" the several int Tnal-revenue districts
Indicate that the amount OF income-tdN
shown by the returns which were hled
before the 10Th instant viii be about $i4'-
So. go.
Delayed returns and corrections, II -
b 4ieved, VIII considerably increase this
amount.
"The total expenditures owing 10 the
work. Including necessary salaries ana
allowances. 10 the end Of the present
fiscal year. viii not exceed SlS' ooA "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
THE JiMESTOWN MURDER.
Verdict of the Coroncr's Jury-other
Nprroc. Prohailp Implicated.

Negroes Probably Implicated.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April l9.-CSpe-
ciaIl-An inquest upon the body u
Charles Wylie, the man who was killed
NJ jamestown. was held yesterday jus
t,ce Henry T. Armistead acting coroner.
Arter hearing a number OF witnesses the
Jury viewed thc body. upon which a post
uertem examination was made py pr.
Richard \. Wise. assisted by his son
Henry.
The Jury returned a verdict that the
deceased came ,o his death by a pistol
ball shot by the prisoner. James smith
1'ae IMPRESSION seems % prevail mere
thar the act was committed ~ seli-dt-
fonca and that other negroes are imph-
Gated not in the killing OF Wiley but
being concerned iu am attempt 20 take
the life Of the prisoner.
Tho prisoner was taken over 10 James
town with the coroner's jury, ana ART r.
wards returned here 10 Jal' "ne'' ne WI"
await his trial. " 1,..
Tine negroes implicated In this dis
turbarce are rot employees or Mg. Bar
noy but are hired by tae government con-
tractors engaged iu building tnt
vail ON tine property OF the virginia
Antiquarian Soclety.
Nr Thomas q. Wynne, who was NOM
mated for County Treasurer bN t"'
ro,vartiou which recently assempi,
hero has notified the secretary thdI H'
accents the nomination. .,.
,Irs John Spencer ana party or hottn
ern tourists stopping here az the spencer
House left to-day for petersburg va
jamestown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
TnE WINCHESTER pRESBNTERY.
Election OF Delegates to the Gene
raj s~cmbI,-Suhiect- Discusscd.

WOODSTOCK. VA. April 2-(Spe-
ciall-The Prasbytery OF Winchester met
again yesterday morning in the Presby-
terrain church. The usual routine bust
moss is being dispatched with efficiency.
Tho Rev. Drs r. r.. Graham and \.
& Uorklus were chosen principals. and
the Rev. T.. NJ. Woods and \. G.. LUX.
alternate commissioners 10 tho General
Assembly 20 meet IN Dallas, Tex. the
third Thursday OF next May Messrs. Z.
" Magruder and T. b. Morgan. ruling
elders. were elected principals, and Isaac
Pancake and Samuel Baker, ruling cid
ers. were elected alternates 70 the Same
assembly
Round Hi" was chosen as the church
az which the presbytery Is 20 hold rs
fall meeting.
Interesting discourses were held on
the following subjects. The Licensing
OF Candidates for the Ministry: ron the
Powers OF the Eyangclist': "On Lower
ms the Standard Of Sabbath Obscry-
arcc."
Large crowds attend the presbytery
and divine worship held in the morn
ing and nc uigGt
The weather Is fine.
Mr. John Coffeit. one Of our oldest rest
dents and "a prominen' citizen Of this
county. died Wednesday morning at his
home, on Sto1y Creek aged 50 years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. April ia SEN
s4tion was sprung b re to-day 10y lhe
arrest or Dewitt -. Nay. ~ years old
wei known iu this city, and prominently
connected with q large husincs7-house. on
-. charge of urscucing base crimes. The
police for some time have bn % watching
+. certain block in she heart Of the city.
..irp,s.ng that ramblius-room was I'D
on.rtti0n there. This morning three OIL
Ger, burst into a room ou the upper moor
and itpou the ovid nee 10 sight the arrest
g... made The apartment was hand
somcly furnished. and occupied by a
ca,lrea man. The place II is now learned
has been frequeutei by prominent m 3D.
VINO carried on there the practices that
characterized the oscar Wide andir
Nav refuses 10 talk. but the evid nee
...c,s convincing against him. Many boys
nave told revolving tales Of their visits to
me place. Other arrests WILL probably
follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
rnrSnYrrRy CLOSES Irs WORK.
Declines TO Concur In the Amend
mcutS-Statistics of the Church.

ncntS-Statistics of the Church.
From 10 to half past / o'clock yester-
day East Hanover Presby,cry held the
last session Of its spring meeting.
The appointment Of a presbyterial SUI
perlntendeut OF Sabbath-schools. which
position has been vacant since the death
Of Mr.. J. ID. X Sleight was referred to
the Committee on Colpertagc ana sabbath
Schools with power 20 MI the vacancy.
The presbytery after some discussion,
declined 20 concur in the two amendments
10 the constitution proposed 10y the Cen
eral Assembly. the first OF which would
authorize an evangelist 10 ordain minis
tiers in q foreign field; the second pro
viding for licensure at the end OF one
years course or study al the Theological
Seminary.
The statistical report has these among
other items: Ministers, q: churches, 81;
COMMITMENTS, i.725; Sabbath-school,
teachers, 456. scholars. sos.
Funds collected: For foreign missions
$2.237; assembly's home missions. Slgi;
local nome missions. $50, colored evdnSe-
I!stic fund, S2l3. invalid fund. Ssh; educa-
ton, S925: publication. SOS, Bible Society
Sg8: presbyterial. $3.50: pastors salaries
paid, S23633: congregational. Nffl3; mis-
cellaneous. 30.
Dr. Campbell submitted the following
comparative statement: IN 1869. when he
was made clerk, Norfolk Presbytery was
Included In East Hanover. There were
then ~ ministers. ~ churches. and 2S'7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

az noon. when a iinal decision as 10 the
contests OF Messrs. George T.. Anderson
Caskie r. Smith. and Taylor viii be AT
rived at.
At the same hour and NJ the SAM
place 4 convention Of Republicans ana
Popuilsts will be held for the purpose OF
nominating candidates 10 run on tne IN
dependent ticket for the various otnces,
II Is reported that among the principa'
candidates on this ticket Will De- D. l.
Jones. Tor Treasurer, j. W. south" III N'
for Sheriff. and 5. b. CHM. for common
weaIth's Attorney Or. Patterson is als'
mentioned as probable candidate ioi
Treasurer on this ticket.
Judge wickham yesterday granted re-
newals n retail liquor licenses o. lne
following parties: Eottouls q 49,
sen pines. owen O'Neu Mosby sire e.
Y l.. Floyd. Brook avenue; =. +. Neu-
rohr. 81. James street. and i. II. Hori'
Twcnty-nfth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
REV. THOMAS GoGGIy DEAD.
Oldest Baptist Minister Passes Away.
Nurdcrers Arrested.

ROANOKE, VA, April l9.-(SpeciaL)--
Rev. Thomas Goggin. the Oldest Baptist
minister In this part OF Virginia, died
at his home. In Nintou. near this city,
this morning. lie had been preacher
for sixty years, and was moderator n
tn. Strawberry Baptist Association for
twenty years The remains VIII b. IN
TERED IN Bedford county after a funeral
service at Niuton Baptist church.
James and Gill Halrst0u wanted hero
for the murder Of William Henry Barnes.
three weeks ago. have been arrested
in Danvlle. and officers lcft tonight to
bring them here.
The sale Of the ircompleted hospital
building for deb4 OF $500 due the con-
tractor was stopped to-day. the Gas
and Water Company advancing the ne
cossary funds The association hopes
now to complete the building, On which
$1,000 has already been spent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
Month of samuel c. Durger.

NuILRORO'. VA. April rs pecial) -
Samuel &. Burger, Commissioner or the
Revenue for this district. died this morn
ing al his home. four miles from here
Mr.. Burger served in the Confederate
army during the war, and was shot
twice. one ball passing entirely through
mis- body. Although he had been in had
health for some time his death was very
unexpected. Mr.. Burger was never mar
ried. He lived with his single sister on
their farm. The funeral will take place
tomorrow at II o'clock. the interment at
Windy Cove
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
WARNING REPUBLICANS.
Nominees OF Rival Conventions tor
County OGicca--Grent NrGngiing.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 10
lSpeciaL) Captain b. Clayton and T. II.
Gordon We're nominated for Sheriff of
Warwick county this afternoon by rival
Republican conventions. Both bodies
nominated Magruder Jones for Commits
slcner OF the Revenue. The convention
which nominated Captain clayton was
called 10 order by Colonel II. de b. Clay.
county chairman, who was empowered
by the Republican County Committee
10 call the convention 20 nominate can
didates for county Offices. The seats oc
nine OF tho twenty delegates present
were contested.
The other convention was called to
order by =. C. Carriean. colored party
! leader. The seats ~ eight Of the m
teen delegates comprising this body wers
contested The bolting delegates claim
that one Of the precinct charmcn re-
! fused 10 sign the certificates Of several
J delegates favorable 20 their candidate.
who were elected az mass-meetlng
| yesterday. Nominations for Sheriff and
/ Commissioner of the Revenue were the
| only ones made by either body.
There was considerable wranglng
/ among the delegates OF the rival con-
voutiOns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
The shackrIford FORGERY Case.

LANCASTER, VA. April l9.-(Spe-
cial)-The case OF the Commonwealth
against George y. Shackelford. charged
with forging the name OF o. NJ. Lemoine
10 a bill Of $40 was begun on the l7th
The Commonwealth has about closed lbs
case. The last witness Is row on tine
stand. About dozen witnesses have
testified, one being an expert from the
city OF Baltimore. The Commonwealth
is using as evidence a large photograph
OF the receipt. The case is creating a
wide sensation, as the parties are al
prominent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
DIR. Judson To Talk ON Missions

There is great treat in store for
those who attend the meeting Of th@
Baptist city Missionary Society 10 be
held m tFe Grace-Street church to-mor-
row afternoon an O'Clock. This viii
h. the quarterly meeting Of the So
cietv. ana the exercises throughout VIII
De interesting. Rev. DR. Edward Jud-
SON. Of New York. Who has been prrach-
ir, SD acc.utativ throughout the " Elk
at the First church. VIII make an adj
dress. Dr. Juison is very attractive
speaker. and having had great success
i'm lust such work as this society Is
doing his address viii Joe especially en-
tcrtaining. The public will be- welcome
and a large Attendance b. expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
An U,tcrtninment for children.

There was delightful entertainment
COR children at the Retreat for the sick
,.star,lav afternoon under the auspices
~ Mrs W. 4. jenkins The Dixie Nan.
dol.n and Guitar Club were on hand ana
rendered several selections. Mrs. ana
Miss Tompkins sang solos very s"eetly'
and there were some amusing literary
numbers on the programme. iIeireSh-
monts were served. and the little ones.
~ whom there were many present had
, ,-.,sf ON f0Valle time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20
prnhnhIx Enfal AssnnlI.

LYNCHBURG. VA, April l9.-(Spe
cial.) -William and John Weinman wer,
arrested here to-day. charged with as
sauiting Walter L. Wells, an employed
OF the Lynchburs Electric Company. an,
INJECTING upon him Injuries from whicf
1t is thought he VIII die. Statements con
corning The affair are conflicting. and th'
true story will not be developed unit
the Investigation in the Police Court TO
MORROW morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-20

DANVlLLE. VA. Aprn -(Special)-
Mr.. James a. Elliot aged % years. born
in this county. died iu Nedp0lls to-day.
lie was IN Casweu county y. q. az the
outbreak OF the war between the states,
and enlisted in the first company organ
lied I'm that section. lie went 20 the
front and received five wounds. At the
bsttle OF seven Pines he received what
was thought % be a mortal wound but
finally recovered. lie leaves a wife and
iva children.