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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
STANTON.
The Nirgiria Female Institute
Stricken with ApopIexy.

STAUNTON. VA, May 4.-(Special.)-
on Wednesday the Board Of Visitors OF
the Virginia Female Institute will meet
here. and among the prominent person
ages who will be present are the three
Virginia Bishops-the Right Rev. Alfred
Magiil Randolph, OF the diocese of South
ern Virginia; the Right Rev. F. NJ. Witt
tie. ana the Right Rev. j. b. Newton, Of
the diocese Of Virginia.
The board has recently been reorganized,
and matters of importance touching the
valuable Institute property, owned joint
ly by the two dioceses, will be discussed.
A proposition has been made now that
Virginia has been divided into two do
ceses TO sell the Institute to the Southern
Virginia Diocese. wherein the Institute is
situated.
STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY.
Colonel John Lewis Peyton, one OF
Staunton's prominent and wealthy citi-
zens. was stricken with apoplexy while
sitting out on the veranda of his house
with his family last night. Drs. II. II.
Henkel and J. St p. Gibson were at once
summoned and relieved the patient, who
Is resting fairly well to-day. Colonel Pey-
ton Is widely known as the author of his
'Recollections Of a Grandfather" Ram
bling "reminiscences" detailing the au-
thors life in England. and a novel Of the
boom period. Tom Swindle." During the
war between the States Colonel Peyton
was abroad as purchasing agent for the
State Of North Carolina.
NOTES.
Invitations are received here from ex-
Speaker Marshall Hanger. United States
Consul to Bermuda, TO grand concert
TO take place at the consulate. under the
distinguished patronage Of General r. &.
Lyons, c. b. and Mrs. Lyons, Vice-Ad-
miral J. Z. Erskine and Mrs. Erskine
the RI. Rev Llewelyn Jones, d. D.. and
the Hon. Marshall Hanger, United States
consul.
Judge Jackson, OF Charleston, w. Va,
is in the city, visiting his son, Mr.. II.
" Jackson, division freight agent OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The first of a series Of trades excur-
sions under the auspices of the stanton
Business Mems Association, will be run
TO this city tomorrow. The city is being
decorated in honor of the expected visi-
tors and unusual displays of goods Will
be made by the merchants.
The trolley street-car system is ex-
pected to be finished and in operation
during the next fortnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
STATE DEMOCRATS.
..,rTIyCs TO ELECT DELEGATES
ro THE STANTON CONVENTION.
Lancaster for silver. But Against
.hc Init RuIc-Thc Pulaski Gath
.-t,p-DnnieI Endorsed Through
out--Sfandcr tho Republicans.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA,
Nay A-(speclal)-At a mass-meeting OF
,bo Democratic party Of the county. held
s,-e today. Mr. J. H. Seawell was made
.rman and Mr.. H. c. Bland. sccre-
.,r,. The following delegates TO the
saunton convention were elected; b. A.
Rowe j. y. Tabb. J. a. Taliaferro. c. C..
christian. Marquis Jones. r. l.. Benson,
! a. seawen, J. n. Stubs. G. a. Tinsley,
". c. Ahcrron-
resolutions were adopted tavoring the
,ree coinage OF silver and endorsing the
course OF Senator John w. Daniel and
Hon. W. A. Jones. opposing the unit
rule and donouncing the Republican
,srty for It's recent Infamous SANDER OF
he Democratic party In reference to sub
hitting the question OF a constitutional
invention 10 the people. There seemed
,, be but two eold-mcn in the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
A TERRIBLE WRECK.
NEAR PROFFIT STATION, ON THE
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Two Freight Trains In Collision
One Engineer Probably Fatally In
eraI Cars Smashed Up.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May A.
Especial lone OF the most disastrous col
lisions that ever occurred on the Southern
railway happened at 1 o'clock Sunday
morning, about half a mile north Of
Profit.
As a result Fireman George Whdbee
sustained the loss of his left arm, and has
a badly shattered leg-an injury that
may prove fatal Fireman Len Harog re-
ceived severe cuts and bruises,
three engines were badly wrecked, and
twelve or fourteen cars derailed and
mashed, entailing a loss Of probably
10000.
The collision is said to have been due
to the carelessness Of Clarence Keith,
engineer in charge of one Of the colliding
engines, drawing a vegetable and fruit
train, bound north. 1t is alleged that
he failed to read his orders gotten here
a little after u o'clock. which instructed
him to meet the regular southbound
freight train, No ~, at Profiit. Instead
of doing so he passed the station at
lively rate of speed, and met the south
bound frelght-a double header-on the
main track. Engineman Keith's train
was going down grade. and was, OF
course. making many miles an hour.
When he saw that a collision was IN
evitable he shut off steam, reversed his
engine, and he and his colored fireman
jumped-the latter escaping without a
scratch-while the former was painfully
cut about the face.
UNAWARE OF DANGER.
Fireman Whidbee whose home is in
Alexandria, was in the rear engine OF
the southbound freight engaged In some
duty when the crash came. His left
hand was caught between the tender and
the engine and severed at the wrist. and
his left leg was broken in four places
In his position the poor fellow could not
see nor know OF his danger.
Fireman Harvey received his injuries
mostly about the head and face by jump
ing on a pile Of railroad-ties. All the
other trainmen saved their lives by
jumping.
COMPLETELY STRIPPED.
All three Of the engines were piled in a
heap and completely stripped The car
next to the engine Of the north bound
train mounted the engine, where IL re-
NAMED until gotten down by the wrecking
force. Fruit and vegetables, and other
goods in the cars were thrown about the
track.
1t is said that the conductor and flag
man Of Engineman Keith's train tried in
every way they could TO warn their en-
gineer, but i'm vain. IL Is claimed that
the whole train was fitted with air, except
the front car.
1t is also said that since the introduce
tion of colored fremen on the Southern
orders are only given TO the conductor
and engineman, the colored men, as a
rule, being unable to read the orders. 1t
is claimed that Engineman Keith was
very much bothered when he got his
orders, his superiors hurrying him to get
off with his train. He was considered
one of the most intelligent and careful
engineers on the road.
Mr.. Whidbee is said to be an excellent
man. He was married only a few months
ago, his wife being in Alexandria. His
arm was amputated above the elbow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
THE PULASKI GATHERING.
senator John W. Daniel Is Endorsed
Throughout.


PULASKI. Va, May Especial. THE
Pulaski county Democrats met I'm the
courthouse to-day, It being court-day.
J. r. Loving was chairman. and b. T..
smith secretary. The following resolu-
tilns offered by William NJ. Perkins
we're unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted. The Democrats Of Pulaski
county, Va, in convention assembled, re-
solve.
That we favor the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold at IS 10 ], Independently Of any
other nation.
O. That no man not I'm favor Of the use
of silver and gold as above declared
ty us should be sent by the Staunton
convention 10 Chicago. but only true
advocates OF the money Of the Consti-
tuition. ccn-that is. silver and gold
without discrimination. and paper cur
rency based thereon without discrimna-
t.on.
That we endorse the course Ct John
vs.. Daniel. the tribune Of the people in
Tie Senate Of the United States. and ask
that he be sent at the head Of the Viz
Cua delegation 20 Chicago.
That no one who is not In favor Of
INC aIHf anu NullNilf} coinage OF silver
ana gold az l6 10 /. Independently Of other
nations should be nominated for Presi-
dent or Nice-Presidont. and that the plat
form should be no sfraddle. but a plain
silver platform as above set out
g. That we advocate the majority unit
rule f0r Virginia In the Chicago conven-
lion.
G. That our delegates TO stanton be in
strlcted 90 work for and vote 10 carry out
the above Instructions
g. That we adhere 10 the Democratic
doctrine OF tariff for revenue only. and
Gen1unce the r0bber tariff Of Mckinley
aud DIS hypocritical cry Of protection"
The following were chosen delegates to
stanton each delegate TO have the right
90 appoint his alternate:
For Dublin District. ID. NJ Cloyd. Frank
BeL and Charles $. Kirkwood: Wassie
District g. g. Vaughan and W. h. Nor
rs. Pulaski District. b. +. Smith, VIII
Jams w. Perkins. j. r.. X. Bell. James
Maogil. and Robert Glendy; Newbern
District j. S Pollock. William Painter.
II. O. Howard, and O. Il. Jordan.
John s. Draper Jr., was chosen county
chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
a SPECIAL TERN.
OF Northumberland Circuit Court--A
Observation-Disclosures.

HEATHSVLLE. VA. May 4.-(Spe-
cial)-Judge T. r. b. Wright will hold a
special term of the Circuit Court in our
county this week, beginning on Tuesday
in order TO clear the docket Of good
many cases that were laid over from the
last session. The Circuit Court is now
i'm session in Lancaster county.
Mr.. c. w. Claughton. a prominent
young merchant Of our county, and Miss
Eta Luttrell, one of Northumberland
accomplished young ladies' were quietly
married at the latters home on last Wed
nesday evening.
Messrs. Lewis & Co. have been having
some more trouble with the Bohemians
at their canning factory at Lewisetta, but
the matter was quieted over without any
serious inconvenience. Messrs. Lewis az
co. are running a large force, and Will
continue to can oysters until a short
time before the tomato season.
The shower of rain in our county on
saturday was very thankfully received by
everybody. and especially by the farmers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
on.n,ng Of st. philips Church.

The doors Of ST. Philips (coloreoS Err cor-
copal church. just completed, at .ne v,ere
ner OF Leigh and ST. james a., time
opened TO the public for the his' ~
sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. ). w,
Johnson. preached an appropriate sermon ser,
10 the occasion, choosing as ms 49, .,-,,a
Corinthians. ill.,. Is: These things VIZ ~
unto me. that thou mayest kuo" re-
thou oughtest TO behave thyseL IN NV. .ne
house OF God, which is the church OF 'ns
living God, the pillow and GROUND o..
truth" The church was crowded to us
utmost. At the conclusion OF the sermon ~
the rector briefly reviewed the n'S'o'S VI
the founding OF the church.
At night Bishop Newton occupied the
pulpit. and preached TO an equally large
congregation. choosing his text from the
Sth verse. Sd chapter OF Revelations'
sit before you in open door, ana no mn
can shut IT," In the pulpit with the
Bishop were Rev. George c. Aboltt ana
the rector OF the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
WINSTON AND SALEM.
Their Municipal EIections-k nown
and Probable Results.

WINSTON, ". c., May 4.-(Special.)-
Winston and Salem held their municipal
elections to-day. They passed off with
out any trouble. Salem had two tickets,
both OF which were headed by Republi-
can candidates for Mayor. A majority or
the citizens are opposed to mixing politics
in their town elections. Mayor G. 5.
Hauser defeated his opponent c. >.
Hampton, by so majority. The seven can
didates for Aldermen on Hauser's ticket
were also elected. The result in Win
ston il not vet known. 1t is the impress
sion that Yaul W. Crutchfield ReDubh-
cam has defeated w. h. Franklin Demo
craO for Mayor. Many are of the opinion
that majority OF the Is aldermen
are also Republican. The negroes voted
almost solid for the Republican candl-
dates, while the temperance element.
mostly Democrats, voted a mixed ticket.
A number Of white Republicans supported
the three negro candidates for aldermen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
ONE DEAD, THE OTHER DYING.
A Duel Between Father and Son In
ROnceverte.

RONCEvERTE, w. VA. May 4.-(spe-
cial.)-One of the most terrible tragedies
ever enacted in Greenbrier county &C.
CURED here this afternoon at G p. NJ.
L. X. Culp, a butcher by trade, became
involved in a quarrel with his wife,
through uncalled-for jealousy, and threat
ened to beat her His eldest son, Ed, a
young man, about % years old, took her
part Culp, the father, said he would Kill
the young man, and, true TO his word, went
upstairs, got his pistol, and came back
again. In the mean time the son got his
revolver and the two fired at each other,
the son receiving a ball in the top of his
head, and dying In 10 minutes, and the
father one ball in his lung. The elder
Culp then turned his pistol on his wife
and shot her in the arm. He is dying.
The wife is not seriously hurt. IL is
not known who fred first. as the testi-
mony is conflicting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
OLD BURG AND VICINITY.
Critically III-Personal - Daughters
of the Confederncy.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May A
Special Mr.. +. w. Crop, one OF Stai-
ford countys most prominent citizens
was paralyzed Sunday. and is In very
critical condition.
Rev. T. s. Dunnaway. member OF the
BOARD of Trustees OF the Southern Bap-
list Theological Seminary, VIII leave here
Tomorrow morning to attend a meeting
of the body to be held at Chattanooga
Tenn. May sth.
There will be a meeting here tomorrow
evening OF the Fredericksburg chapter OF
the Daughters OF the Confederaey. TO ar
range for an entertainment, 10 De heii
Nav Goth, in aid of the Jefferson DAVIS
monument fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
Log Rroken Playing Rail.

Ellis II. Wisner, Jr.. son OF Mr.. r. IL.
Wisner. met with painful and some
what serious accident Sunday morning
while engaged in a game Of baseball on
the fats at the head of Tenth street.
The young man was running the bases,
and I'm an endeavor to slide to second
ahead of the ball he slipped, falling upon
his left leg, and fracturing the bone. He
tainted. and did not recover his senses
until removed to his home, on Leigh
street. where surgical attention was rem
dered him. Young Wisner will be unable
to walk for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
The Dry-GOOds Market.

NEW YORK. May 4.-The week opens
under very favorable weather auspices,
and with, for Monday, a fair number OF
buyers in the dry-goods market. From
reports coming to hand .here is likely
TO be a noticeable increase in the at
tendance this week. as, apart from a
growing interest in the general situation.
trade auction sales during the next few
days are more important and more at
tractive than for some time past. The
aggregate business to-day in the way OF
spot transactions and through orders by
mail and wire has fully reached average
dimensions, and a fairly steady tone in
general is noted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05

ROANOKE, VA, May 4.-(Special)-
The First Baptist church has extended
a call TO Rev. Thomas Shipman, OF Sa-
vannah, Ga, TO I'LL the pulpit OF that
church. which becomes vacant by the
resignation of Rev. DIR. u. b. Pollard,
who has accepted chair in Columbia
University. in Washington Mr. Shipman
j.. re- wears OF age, and a graduate of
poanoke College and Richmond College.
and the Theological Seminary in Louis
vile lie is married. He has held sue
cessful pastorates in Greenyille. Va; Mid
CAV Ky. and Savannah, Ga. II Is not
rnown whether he will accept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
Wilson Joftings.

WILSON, n. c., May 4-(Special) -Rev.
d. w. Davis. pastor Of the Disciples
church, closed ia three-weeks' revival
last night Five persons have been re-
ceived into the church as result OF the
meeting. Three candidates were baptized
last night by Rev. j. A. Rood, pastor OF
the Baptist church.
There is great increase in the tobacco
acreage this year in this section. Green
county has increased her acreage. so it
Is reported, about 100 per cent. This coun-
~ has increased the acreage about one
third
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
Had Taken sfrychutne,

The ambulance, with DR.. Lab.nherg in
charge received a call Sunday Afternoon
at go o'clock TO ODD east Main street.
where Burley Harris. carpenter. while
intoxicated, had made an attempt TO end
his life by taking strychnine. The physi-
clan worked hard for over an hour. and
nnally succeeded in saving the mans life.
Harris is now at the almshouse hospital
doing well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
HANPDEN-SIDNEY.
An Y Ray Lccture-Union TheOIogi-
cal Seminary Notes.


HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA. May A
Special DIR. J. II. c. Bagby, of the
college, delivered most delightful lecture
to the public Saturday night. With the
use Of extensive apparatus he illustrated
his lecture on the X-rays Of Rontgen.
Following step by step the work Of the
various investigators from the earliest,
he reproduced many Of the phenomena
observed by Crookes, and later by other
scientists, and also outlined the work
that has been done here, and finally pro-
jected with the lantern on a screen the
ray diographs he had taken in his la
boratory. The lecture was summary of
what is known up to date, and was great
ly enjoyed by the cultivated audience.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The commencement exercises Of the
Union Theological Seminary will take
place on Tuesday apd Wednesday. DR..
p. II. Hoge. of Wilmington. n. c.. will
deliver the diploma to the graduating
class. The outlook for both college and
seminary for the coming year is very
bright.
Dr. w. S. Lacy, Of Norfolk preached
in College church on Sunday morning,
and DR.. Hoge. of Wilmington, n. c.,
preached at night.
NOTES.
Mr.. W. II. Houston has been elected
to represent the college at the inter
collegiate oratorical contest, to be held
at Williamsburg next week.
In the Union Society the junior orator
medal was awarded to Mr., w. S. Wilson,
of Roanoke; the junior essayist medal TO
Mr. Eugene Douglas. of Roanoke. and
the declaimer's medal to Mr.. r. III. Hous-
ton, of Amsterdam, Va. II is noticeable
that these picked speakers are ministerial
candidates.
The Board OF Visitors Of the seminary
are arriving. This is to be an important
meeting. Great interest is felt In the
election of a Professor Of Theology, to
succeed the eminent scholar, DR..
Vaughan, who is retiring, as DIR. Strich-
Ter has not as yet accepted the chair
though elected TO # last year
DR.. II. L. Smith the prominent young
physicist Of Davidson College has been
made a trustee of the seminary, in place
OF the late Dr. Martin.
Miss Lizzie Deaton. of Richmond, Is
visiting Miss Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
EnnOria Nnfes.

EMPORIA, VA, May 4.-CSpecial THE
County Court Of this county convened this
morning at 10 o'clock, Hon. George +.
Barham presiding. The court, after trans
acting a good deal Of routine business, adj
journed until tomorrow, when the trial
Of Walter Moore, for the shooting OF ID.
A. King. will commence. There is quite a
small docket for this term OF the court.
Among the visiting lawyers are Messrs.
Davis. Mann, and Roper, OF Petersburg.
Mr.. W. NJ Farmer has returned from a
visit to relatives I'm Wilson.
Or. Norborne Lewis of Lawrenceville,
was I'm town to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
ISLE or WIGHT.
The Delegates from This County Not
Instructed.

WINDSOR, VA. May 4.-(Special)-
Pursuant to the call Of County Chairman,
Colonel c. Fenton Day. the Democrats
u Isle OF Wight county assembled in a
nass-meeting to-day at Isle of Wight
Courthouse 10 select delegates TO the
state convention. which convenes at
stanton. Va. June 4th.
The following delegates were elected:
Newport District. Colonel Il. T. Boykin,
Dr. John Vs. Lawson. Colonel c. Fenton
pay. r. II. Parker. and n. T. Dick; Hardy
District. r. \. Edwards. O. L. Baton
s. h. Edwards W. ID. Turner and l.. l.
Nc.ines. Windsor District, J. p. Rhodes,
. T. Joyner, W. IL. Barnes, DR.. Gavin
Sawles and Or. Franklin Pierce. The
ie.egates so uninstructod.
The convention endorsed DR.. Franklin
Pierce for Superintendent Of the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Institution, at stanton
ia. There being no other business the
convention adjourned sine die
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Exports for April-Burgiars Mt
Wori.-An investigation.

NEWPORT NEWS. May 4.-(SpecIal)-
Aprn was another large month in the
wav of exports for the port of New
mort News, although their total value
was not so large as the value of exports
for March. They were, however, large
enough TO indicate 10 the other large
seaports Of the Atlantic coast that New
port News is still in the race and send
,ng out a greater export list. in proper
ton 10 it's size, than any other Ameri-
can city from which foreign shipments
are made. The value Of the exports. food,
coal and lumber. and cotton. for the
nast month amounted to 1895. 73s. as
against S,6s3,929 for March OF this year.
The total exports for the month OF April.
1895. were valued at si.ss5.l2. showing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
R,oae.. Resignation Desired.

LONDON, May 4.-The directors OF the
British South Africa Company held a
meeting to-day. at when tney discussed
the connection OF Cecil Rhoaes ana Mr.
Belt, officers OF the company win the
projected overthrow OF the lransVaai
coyernment. Ii was finally decided that
Messrs. Rhodes and Belt should be re-
Quested to resign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
FULL CONFESSION.
Touching the Free Union Tragedy
Another Terrible Charge.

Another Terrible Charge.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, May A.
Especial -William Douglass, one of the
negroes now in Jail here under indict-
ment for completely in the murder Of
Thomas w. Thompson at Free Union,
and the burning of w. A. Whites store
house. has made a full confession. which
corroborates in every important detail
the evidence Of Rose Tanner, given at
the recent trial Of Taylor Harmon, In
which she said Harmon and Rev. VIII
liam Nelson (also colored), murdered the
voung man. Preacher Nelson's trial will
begin tomorrow. Harmon was convicted
az murder in the first degree at the last
term Of the court.
ANOTHER TERRIBLE CHARGE.
Albert Jones (colored), charged with
setting fire to the dwelling-house OF VIII
liam Harris also coloreD. in which four
of the latter's children were burned to
death. has been lodged in the county jail
in this city. His alleged victims lived
near Mediums River, Albemarle county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
Lndge sImonton to Lecture.

The trustees of Richmond College are
to be congratulated upon having secured
the distinguished jurist Judge Charles
II. Simonton, TO deliver a course OF lee
lures before the Richmond College Law
School. For ten years Judge Simonton
has sat upon the bench OF Federal courts,
first as District Judge, and since 1898 as
Circuit Judge. Previously he was for
long time Speaker of the South Carolina
House of Representatives. He has re-
ceived the degree of LII ID. from South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-05
HINTON HAPPENINGS.
PoIitical-A Woman Fatally shot by
"a Mnn.

HINTON, W. VA, May 4-(Special) }
The Democratic Executive Committee OF
the Third Congressional District met in
this city to-day and selected Charleston.
W. Va, as the place for holding the
congressional convention. No date was
fixed.
Paul Jones shot and fatally wounded
Emma Brinkey at Alaska Coal Mines this
evening. Jones was intoxicated. and be-
came enraged at the woman because
she would not take a drink with him.
He escaped. Both were colored.