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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

A Notable DIan Gone.
/: Chicago July 7.-(Speoial. .)-William
Henry Smith, for many yearsimanager OF
the Associated Press, died this, morning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

From the ID. c. Miller Farm, While
( Two Wagon Loads of Oats Dis
G appear From Wash Meyers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
GENERAL CoLsroN's FUNERAL.
Impressive Services Held at the Chapel oil
the solhiers' Home.

The handsome chapel at the Soldiers
Home was almost completely filed yes
terday afternoon with veterans, former
cades Of the Virginia Military Institute
a number Of ladies and other personal
friends Of the late General Raleigh Il.
Colston, who had come 10 pay him the
last sad tribute OF respect.
The remains Of the dead hero OF two
continents were placed IN cloth-coyered
casket, the I'D OF which was completely
hidden from view by a Confederate nag
and some beautiful floral designs that
had been sent by loving friends
Rev. Landon X. Mason. rector OF Grace
Episcopal church, oiiiciated. and the fune-
ral service was simple. but impressive, ac-
cording to the ritual OF the Episcopal
Church.
Captain Frank W Cunningham and Mr..
and Mrs. Blair led in the singing. Just
before tho last prayer was offered by Mr..
Mason Captain Cunningham sang as a
solo. the beautiful hymn. I'VE are waiting
by the river" The mtcrment, which was
strictly private. took place in the soldiers
section at Hollywood Cemetery.
Tho following detail from the Soldiers
Home acted as honorary pdil-hearers.
Veterans Taylor, Johnston, Tally, AMI
Bess.
The following gentlemen served as active
pall-bearcrs. col. ". +. Cutshaw. Col.
Thomas p. Pollard. Colonel John R. Pur-
cell. Colonel John Murphy, Captain a.
Jackson and Messrs FREQ. A. scott, John
W Cringan. A. Lacy Johnston, and Hip
kiss.
Rev. Mr.. Mason has been q constant
visitor Of General Colston during tho past
Jew weeks. ON the night OF the lattcrs
detth, he arrived at the home upon
tclepho one message nc 10 o'clock. and re-
Tained with the General until 4 O'Clock
in the mcfn.rg. Hc was informed OF the
death OF General Colston by telephone,
9nd he aeain reached the home hait al
hour after the General had died
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
Justice Johns Court.

Tho following cases were disposed OF
I'm the Police Court vestcnlay.
Harry Bcardsicy. an engineer I'm the en-
pl0y OF the Southern railway, who lives
at No. 81 north Seventeenth street, was
charged with assaultlng Sarah Brown.
a cOorod woman employed by JOSEF.
Iutzicr. clOthier at % and p north
Seventeenth street The woman claimed
that Mr.. Beardslcy followed her into Mr..
Hutzlcr's house yesterday and beat -lrr
with his fist. She had bad cut on the
head and AN apron which she displayed
was covered with blood. Her two sis-
ters bore out her statement. AN three
claiming that tho assault was unprovoked.
Mr.. Beardsley admitted striking tho
woman. but denied that 81 occurred up-
stairs. He said tlIat Sarah had boa
annoying his Wife. Mrs. Bcardsley and
her sister stated that the woman an-
noyed them al every opportunity. Sew
eral witnesses testified TO Mr.. Boards
ley's good character.
Justice Crutchheld fined Mr.. Boards
ley SO and costs and put the Brown
woman under $500 bonds TO keep the
peace for a year
Abram Tyler (coloreO was charged
with asSaulting ana threatening to cut
his wife. Alice Tyler The case was dis
missed because a more important charge
was developed. When Alice was assault
ed she went TO a colored man named
John Day TO ask him to take her home.
Abram got angry. and grabbing rock.
smashed John in the head. making a cut
that required twelve stitches 10 close. Dr.
Lyme sewed up tho wound. Tyler was
held Tor trial on Saturday.
Lena May (colofeO was fined $3.50 in
the Police Court this morning for being
a common street walker
Emma Rieley ana Maggie Langton
two colorei girls, were fined $3.50 each
for fighting In the street.
Allen Foster. Reddys brother. Lula
Redford and Cumming Cogbin were
charged with trespassing on the premis-
es OF Mrs. Annie Scherer and cutting an
awning rope in front OF her store.
Tho boys disclaimed all knowledge of
tho offence. but gave the name OF the man
who had done the mischief A warrant
was issued and the case will be heard
Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
WILLIAMS BROOM y.
wedding Of n Charming Richmond Girl
Last WedDe sday.

Ats o'clock on the evening OF Wednes-
day last Miss Ellie Adele Williams and
Mr.. William Theodore Broomc were mar
red at the residence OF the former
mother. Mrs. Richmond Leroy Williams
All east Franklin street. Rev Or. H.
y. sledd. former pastor OF Centenary
Methodist church, was the oncia'i"s
clergyman. The ceremony was, inteh-
tonally. so quietly performed, that. III
spite of the prominence OF the cont.T''sils
parties. there are many Of Mrs. broon'e
acquaintances to whom the s'ateinen,
OF the fact will be news. Oniv rciatEes
aud n limited number of friends were
present. The couple ,ooK tho y. N =
train for the North. ana .neir FIXTURE nome
will be Philadelphia. n he business Ia
social circles OF which city the groom. al
though a native OF Sex York state, u
equally prominent Miss Williams Is 90
charmingly known n Trchmonds FISH
enable c.rclss that comment - un7eces-
sary. She is a grau1iaISr'cr 81 Mr..
Charles Talbot. and general favor tie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31

duciion OF meters on the taps or services
In the city Of Richmond VIII result In Civ
ing tho required pressure at the high
points now suffering FOR water. and that
this b. the least expensive means.
Resolved. In pursuance Of the plan or
introducing water meters IN the CITY
OF Richmond we would recommend an
appropriatIon OF $4,000 for this purpose.
''In the judgment OF this committee
the confruction Of a settling basin Is
tho best and cheapest plan for furnishing
GOOD water. AS u carries with IL no an
nual expense. but simply the interest
charges and We recommend this plan
fo the Committee on Water. The cost
Of such a basin will be $4,000"
Mr. zimmerman made an earnest APP
peal TO the committee 10 adopt the re-
port Of the sub-cou mittcc without any
opposition.
Mr Lawdor was opposed TO the intro
ductl0n Of water meters. and stated that
while the meter system might be The
cheapest I'm the beginning. but would
bc the dearest IN the end. inasmuch as
meters could not last longer than fifteen
years. and would then be worthless.
Mr. Carter spoke In favor Of the meter
system.
After good deal OF discussion the
resolution I'm regard 10 the Introduction
OF water meters was adopted. Mr. Lawder
alone voting i'm the negative. The entire
report was then adopted.
Mr Boiling also submitted an ordinance
in regard 10 the introduction Of water
meters. which provides that water takers
shall be- furnished with a certain qulni-
~ of water per day al ordinance rates,
while for water used in excess Of hat
quantity meter rates are To be charged.
Tho ordnance was referred 10 the COun-
ell. and Superintendent Boiling was re-
questod 10 appear before the two branches
TO explain the ordinance.
Mrs. GIL superintendent nf the Rich
mond Male orphan ASYLUM. appeared
before the committee and asked that
tho institution DE furnished with free
water.
1he superintendent was instr icted 10
scnl bills TO the various charitable i'm
sttutiCns At the hrst Of the month.
charging for the water AZ ordinance rates.
except In cases where meters had becL
Ilfccd I'm the Institutions. The charges
viii be made at the rate OF five cents
per thousand gallons.
THE supcrint sudent submitted a list Of
persons 10 whom he had granted free use
OF water. The action Of the supcrlntend-
cnt was approved.
The following bids were received for
the furnishing Of four smoke stacks for
The steam pump at the new pump-house.
Chamhlin & Scott. $3.50. Tredeear Com
pany. Sg5. Talbot Sons Co. $500. The
contract was awarded 10 the TredeGar
Company on motion Of Mr.. Carter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
FRUSTRATED FROM HEAT
MIR. sTRPHEN X. EUBRET FALLS ON
THE sTREETdND DIES.
A Cool Wave Reached the City Yesterday,
Greatly to the Relief of suffering HUI
rnanity-Weather Notes.

Mr. Stephen u. Embrey was Frustrated
on the pavement at Madison and Franklin
streets yesterday afternoon shortly before
o'clock from the heat and heart trouble
combined and died a few hours later at
his residence No. 344 south Laurel street.
When the unfortunate man was first pros
trate the ambulance was summoned. and
promptly responded with DR.. Labenburg
in charge. lie did what he could TO ease
the mans sufferings. and took him 10 his
home where he was attended by his family
physician. lie grew worse steadily until
the end came. Mr. Embrey was forty-two
years Of age. He leaves wife, but no
o1idrcn.
Inc funeral will take place from tho
Isaurel-Strcet Methodist church this az
ternoOn at o'clock.
The wcther bureau. at Washington.
took compassion upon the sweltering
masses yesterday and dshed out a slice
Of cooler atmosphere for this section OF
the mundane sphere. In consequence, In
stead Of moping round with perspiration
streaming from every pore. and fan In
hand. as on the previous day the citizens
of this bailiwick were favored with some
excellent weather late In the afternoon.
which extended into the night. Early
yesterday morning when his nibs showed
Ills ilf or FilNfI-NollhT lace ABOVE INC
horizon. II looked as If he had IL in FOR
MS for another day.
THE ROOF GARDEN.
But herockoned without his host. fo-
pretty soon nice breeze awokc I'm the
northwest and pushed itself into promi-
hence. stirring around considerable during
the day, and developing into a SMALL
sized hurricane on the jefferson Root Gar
den at night. The average temperature
yesterday nj The Times Office was 81 ii.
The Roof-Garden concert IS still drawing
crowds OF delighted visitors every tight.
This is really an excellent place az which
20 pass away a few hours pleasantly. and
10 is. without n doubt, the coolest spot
In the city on a hot night. The pro-
gramme this week is excellent. The
performance last night was lnterfercd with
10 some extent by slight shower Of rain.
but umbrellas were brought into use. the
orchestra moved on 70 the stage and the
procra mmc was carried ont.
To-day promises 10 be stu cooler. with
probable showers in the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31

Accident to Petersburg Pionicker-Base-
Ball.

Ball.
CREWE. VA. July -special-The
West-End Methodist sunday school Of
Petersburg ran an excursion 10 this
place to-day bringine seven cars well
loaded. The day was spenc at last
Crewe Park I'm a purely picnic manner.
only one thing happened 20 mar the
pleasure OF The day Messrs. Richard
Cox. OF Baltimore. and Thomas Madrea.
Of Petersburg. two OF the excursionists.
procured a horse and buggy this after
noon and started out for a drive, but had
not gone very far before the buggy
struck a stump and the horse took fright
and commenced TO run. COX jumped from
the buggy and escaped unhurt. bnt before
Madrea could jump The buggy was over
trned and ne was thrown ont and BON
bones in his left ankle were broken.
one in tho Joint and the other about one
inch above the joint. br. j. ". Bryant
was called to set the ankle and Madfed
was placed on a mattress in the baggage
car and seemed 10 Doe resting quietly
when tho train left about : o'clock.
with the pIculc party came the
Brownies baseball team, o. Petcrsburg
who played the Crewe team this after
noon. defeating them hy a score OF 10
tO o. Lockett. OF the University of Viz
cinia team. pitched for Crewe. but lie
was supported most miseraOly. both in
tho in and outfeld. and was unable TO
let himself out ON account OF the inability
of his catcher 10 hold him. The game
was slow and undressing. Lockett
was relieved IN the sixth inning boy Crit
tenden. an old Richmond College boy.
The features OF the game were a dou-
bic play by Akers and Lockett. OF the
Crewes. and a home-run hit by Cross, of
the Peterpburgs> Batteries: Crewe-
Lockett and Tucker: Crittcnden and
Sewers. Petersburg -Thayer and Lewis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
Amin 10 he Arhliratca.

The dispute between the Traction Com
pany and the Richmond city Halfway
and Electric Company about the amount
to bee paid by the latter for the use OF the
formers tracks during the reunion re-
mains the same and VIII remain so until
d meeting Of the arbtrators is held ana
render their decision
This meeting has been deferred on ac-
count of the absence from the city of one
OF these gentlemen.
A. soon as their decision is rendered
another demand for payment will he
made. and this failing 10 elicit response
suit will De Immediately instituted.
The Traction Company has practically
complete the greater part Of its Ncnahlc-
street extension and hopes 20 have ears
running over part Of that street to-day.
The remainder of the line. together with
tho company's car barn. which was de-
laved ON account Of some difficulty IN
getting material Will be completed as rap
idly as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31

After Being Adiudged Insane He Was Left
to Doas lie Pleased

to DO a. lie Pleased
The strange actions Of Mr. L. Heath,
for long tims prominent and TO
spectcd citizen Of Fulton, have attracted
considerable attention lately. he Inns
had a halucination that he had been
LEFT a large fortune by an uncle and no
said that ne intended 10 distribute the
money among the FultOnites He pro
poecd 10 help churches. start brick-yards,
establish "a home for aged women, and
build many residences.
ON Tuesday commission OF lunacy
took cognizance Of Mr.. Ileaths case and
adfudged him insane. Up 10 that time
he had been perfectly harmless, ana IL
was thought that ne could be left at
home with safety until the officer came
from the williamsburg asylum for INN.
Mr.. Heath commenced to show signs
of violence on Tuesday evening. lie asked
his wife for Il dollar and when ne was
refused ne flew into a great rage. Selz-
ing "a butchcr-knife he told her that ne
would Kill her. Mrs. Heath ran from the
house. followed closely by her irenAen
husband Pedestrians on the street al
the time undoubtedly saved her from
serious n not fatal wound.
Mr. Heath was caught and the knfe
taken away from him. He thcn became
quiet. Policeman Johnson was soon on
The scene lie tclcphoned for city Ser
ceant Epps who sent Deputies Clay borne
Epps and Daniel Weis.ger down m
carraige for the unfortunate man. Ihey
found him sitting quietly in Harrison ;
drugstore. He went along with them
peaccably as ne said that he was gong
to the state bank TO get some money.
Mr.. Heath has been afflicted for some
time with tho loss OF his cyesight. Re
Gently ne underwent an operation which
brought back Tho sight Of one eye
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Cannon. Collins and Cannon
speciai commissioners 10 Clara f.. wife
OF Henry :. Wallerstein. twenty ana one
half feet on north side Marshall street.
between Fifth aud Sixth, $500.
Henrico: James H. Bartons trustee 10
p. r. Rose. one hundred and fourteen feet
on York street, southwest corner North
Avenue. $50.
\. J. Chewing and L. S. Rose 20 Same,
ninety feet on west side Monteiro street.
between Sycamore and Poe. 500.
John Dudley and wife. TO same, thirty
feet on east side Thirty second street. be-
tween II and $. 500
r. H. Duncanson's trustees. 10 Rich
mond p. r. l.. & T. Co. sixteen feet on
south side of Brookland street. near Den
neen. and ssyenty-eight feet on same near
same. S40r.
William Fortune ard wife 10 A. j. Chew
nirg and Il. s Rose, thirty feet on west
side Thirtythird street, between II and
!. 800
Joseph Hankey's trustee to Richmond
Z. b. l.. & T. Co. twenty-three feet OF
south side Wood street, 1915.
Gideon r. Martin and wife to S. & j.
Onesty. two acres on Meadow Bridge
road. 81 $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31

So Says General Freight Agent Cspps-The
Steamer virginia.

steamer flfElUih
The effects ~ Judge Simontcn's injdr c.
ton restraining the Seaboard Air Line.
tho Southern and other roads from con-
tinung the rate war has commenced 10
have IT'S effect in railroad circles already.
Colonel n " Boykin the general agent
in this city Of the Sctboard AIR Line md
tie Baltimore Steam Packet Company
yesterday received n telegram from Mr..
g. X. Caps general freight agent OF the
Seahoard Air Line stating that the Sea-
hoard will obey the injunction OF Judge
SimontOn. Of the United states District
Court. issued at Charleston. s. c.. last
week This means that the rate wa
viii be stopped. Al least until the court
has passed on the injunction.
Mr. Capps advised Colonel Boykin inst
TIC order OF Judge Simonton has ocen
served upon him and that the new tariff
rates provided for ia the order Of Juiy
nth will be Withdrawn Il, the close Of
business on August Sth. at which iiuo the
rates iu operation prior to July 18th " IL
be restored until further notice.
Colonel Boyhn is requested to Motif
a. shippers OF the order.
The elegant steamer Virginia which has
been undergoing some repairs az Newport
News will be ready for service again to-
day She Will leave Baltimore for Rich
mcnd this afternoon about 4 o'clock. Al
riNins in this city tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. ard
leaving at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon
for the Monumental City. The craft IS
now in fine shape for splendid service.
and will make fast time between tie
two cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
The cit, committee to Meet Tonight.

Chairman Marion Dawson has called
meeting Of the city eDmocratlc Committee
for tonight no the Pownatan Club rooms
10 organize for the campaign and 10 con-
slider the question Of a new registration
as recommended by the Electoral Board.
Mir Dawson in speaking Of the matter
said that the same recommendation was
mad" before the spring election ana the
the change was then deemed inadyisable
by the committee. not on account Of
that election. but On account Of its effect
on the fall election. IL was very doubtful
therefore that the committee would re-
verse its decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
Tho Chautauqua Of tho Mountains
Gosbep. va-Hotel Allegheny Open.

A series of attractive entertainments
OF special interest. by the most noted
men of the day. are being given at the
Chautauaua OF the Mountains. at Goshen
Va. The Hotel Allegheny" Is now open
for summer boardcrs as well as for those
who wish to attend the Chautauqua, az
very much reduced rates-viz.: - 70 W
per week. $50 to $40 per month, according
TO the location OF rooms.
"The Allegheny is one OF the best fur-
nishcd hotels i'm the mountains. and the
table we'll served.
Summer excursion rates via Chesapeake
and Ohio railway good I'LL october $751;
and special round-trip rates Tor certain
days can he obtained at Chesapeake and
Ohio railway ticket offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
Executive Clcmcncy

Governor OForran yeterday pardoned
Lawrence Crawford from Augusta who
was received February Sth last TO serve
thirteen years in the penitentiary for at
tempting 10 commit rape upon colored
Girl under fourteen years of age. 'raW-
ford is I'm the last stages OF consumption
and can only live "a few weeks SO Gov
ornor OFerran pardoned him IN order
that ne may die at home.
Mr.. George W. Thomas has drawn mp
a petition to be pescnted 10 Governor
Charles r. O'FerralL asking for the
pardon Of Alexander Smith tcNlored.
who was convicted and sentenced to the
ponitcntiary for eighteen months on the
charge Of unlawfully assaultns stephen
Baker. Alexander is only Il years old
and was convicted on the 18th day Of
October 1sl6.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
.Rcsumption OF Passenger Service.

On and after Saturday. August LIST. no
elegant steamer Virginia" will resume
her tri-weekly trips from Richmond TO
Baltimore. leaving Richmond every Tues
day. Thursday. and Saturday about 3 +.
NJ. arriving Baltimore next morning about
930. Fare. 81 to Baltimore: state-rooms
from - cents up. and meals on the Euro
pean plan.
Correspondingly low rates to Washing
ton. Philadelphia, Wilmington. and New
York.
For further information apply TO
H. NJ. BOYkfN. General Agent
$50 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31
rucaueelled Stamps on His Pr emises

Deputy United states Marshal a. J.
plosssants arrested yesterday after loon
John Baker. who keeps a saloon at No.
1pG east Man stree. on the charge OF
having twenty empty cigar boxes N his
possession with uncancelled stamps. Ba-
ker is a member OF the firm OF Wash &
Baker. ciearmakers.
when arrested ne seemed surprised and
said he knew nothing OF the charge. srd
believed that Il had been trumped UP by
n bov whom he had discharged.
The case will be heard before Commits
sioner Henry Flegenheimcr on the an
Of next month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-31

The Council Com init ee on Water Decide
10 Recommend Their Introduction.

The Council tOn init ce on water Decide
10 Recommend Their Introduction
The Council Committee on Water held
is regular scmi-mOnthly meeting in room
NO. y OF the city Hall last evening at
1850 o'clock. The following members
were present. Nessrs Briggs chairman.
Montgomery. Stokes. Zimmerman, Law
der Carter. aud Noble
The payroll OF the department for the
past two weeks was approved and tho
usual current bills were ordered 10 be
paid.
Superintendent Boiling stated that the
annual appropriation Of the department
Wa 5000. and OF that amount the sum
o. >-l.si-u was still 10 the credit Of the
department. which was distributed over
the various accounts as follows. Con-
strucuon account S6.6S7 90. expense ac-
count. $3.50. Sew Reservoir account. 81
90 81, Marshall reservoir account. Sg9.79:
pumI~house account. S9.5n %: payroll ac-
count. $S.5625f. Mr. Boiling added that
be expected that al the end OF the year
there would be balance TO the credit
OF the department.
II was decided that "A petition. prc.
scented by the force OF the DEPARTMENT
De granted in which the petitioners ask
od Tor one leave OF absence with pay
during The year al some time a. many
be done without detriment 10 the de-
partment
The subcommittee appointed TO con.
slider the question OF better supply OF
water and clear water. submitted the fol-
lowing report through Mr.. Zimmerman:
whereas. We believe that the intro