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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
rHE cATTLE QTARANTINE.
WILLIAMSON HG.
The Work at jamestown Island
Personal Mention.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April S-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. II. Constable, the New York
architect. who has charge OF the i'm
movements being made on the Gait
property. was here to-day, and, with
Marty representing the Association for the
preservation Of Virginia Antiquities,
drove over TO jamestown, where, II Is
stated. he will also superintend the work
to be done there this summer by the So
ciety.
Mr.. !. y. Zimmerman, OF Alexandra, Is
here with Mrs. Zimmerman, visiting
their son. who IS attending college.
Miss Annie McCaw, who has been
snonding Easter with her uncle, Dr. Mon
cure. returned TO her home in Richmond
this evening.
Mrs. W. ). Dorset. wife Of Rev. W. >.
Dorsett. n former pastor OF our Baptlst
church. has been visiting her relatives
here. ,,,
DR.. and Mrs James Cahell. OF Rich
nonl. are guests Of Dr. and Mrs. James
ID NIoncure. Executive building. DR.. ana
Mrs. CabeI have son at william ana
Mary.
Miss Susan Webb. one Of our most
popu,ar young ladies', after pleasant
visit 10 Richmond, and to her sister,
Mrs. RuGin, in Hanover, has returned
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
The Race-Tracls Matter Postponed.

The habeas corpus proceedings I'm the
case Of Lacy VS. the Commonwealth
have been postponed by the Court of APP
nn,ls from to-day until Tuesday April
18th. as Attorney-General scott. who
win represent the Commonwealth, has
o.bor engagements. and will not be ready
- a.. fYto tre case until then. 1t WIFI
ne remembered that this is the case in
which the cous,itutionality Of the Maui
.'i., lave Is 10 he tested. Mr. Leonard
NforbDrv. OF Alexandra, will assist the
A,tcrpey-Gereral in representing the
l,omrnonwcalth. while Messrs. Il. Walton
Moore. Of Fairfax; 5. c. brent. ana
rr,,,,,,d I}urke OF Alexandria, will ap-
,,oor FOR Lacy II IS said that distin-
rnJsbod New York lawyer who has
So9 much experience in such matters
10 besn employed TO assist the three
Gentlemen named in fighting the Maupin
law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09

Young Mems Christian Association at
their building tonight
All members OF every Young Peoples
society in Richmond and Manchester are
cordially invited.
The Christian Endeavor Union VIII FUR
nish the programme for the evening, ana
they have succeeded in arranging very
delightful entertainment. All who served
on the Reception Committee before as
Representatives of the unions ana iouhs
Mems Christian Association, are expect
ed to be on hand early to assist In this
capacity. The doors will be open at I;SO.
and the exercises will commence at
O'CLOCK.
Dr. PelPs lecture. entitled From Beth-
lehem to Calvary" will be given Friday
night at the association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
The FOurqurean-Erice Co.
RALEIGH's BUDGET.
More About Fusiou-Church Floor
Gives Way.


RALEIGH, n. G., April s-(Special.)-
One Of the prominent Popullsts said to-
day that II the Republicans fused with
the Populists, and II Russell were named
for the gubernatorial candidate, 1t would
be the very best thing for the Democrats
which could be done. 1t would Insure
your victory" said he.
Two trotting horses belonging TO Julian
s. Carr We're sent to-day TO Kentucky,
from his Occoneechee farm. at Hllsboro'.
Horses, both sired by Pamllco. belonging
to II. Il. Crawford and L. Il. Emery.
left here TO join the Carr string. All viii
be trained at Lexington. Ky.
The quarrel between the Dockery and
Russell factions OF the Republicans has
well-nigh attained the dimensions of a
feud.
Mayor Russ, who heard the case OF
Mrs Pattie Arlington, refused 10 grant
Whitaker's motion 10 tax her with costs:
and upon her failure to pay the same, to
send her TO the work house.
Rev. Or. j. ID. Shirley for many years
the president OF the North Carolina i.u-
theran College, at Mount Pleasant. Ca
barrus county, is dead; aged so.
Frances Trexler. the ll-year-old girl,
who was shot in the thigh by her father.
I'm Rowan county. may die. Her leg has
been amputated The arrest OF her IA
Their Is demanded. He has asserted that
the shooting was accidental.
At Morgantown the floor OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal church gave way Sunday
night, and several persons were hurt In
the panic which followed. The leg OF
Miss Tate. a daughter OF er-state-Trea-
surer Tate was broken In two places.
The Supreme Court decides that the d.
rectors of the defunct Bank 81 New Han
over are liable for fraudulent state
ments made by IT'S officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
SENDING OBSCENE LETTERS.
Ed. Gould Charged with Sending
Them. Even Ia the Governor.

Them. Even Ia the Governor.
one OF the most aggravating cases or
sending obscene letters through the mails
which the United states District Court
has had TO contend with for a long time
is what that OF Ia. Gould, the man in
dicted by the grand jury for these Of
fences, promises TO be- II IS alleged
that Gould had been sending out some
what promi5cuously a printed commune
cation containing charges of immortality
against several prominent gentlemen OF
This city. Governor O'Fcrral received
one of them, calling his attention. as the
Executive OF the Commonwealth. 10 the
accusations therein 10 which he paid
no attention. in January last another
one OF the letters came In the Governors
mail. directed TO "a member Of his family,
with a postscript stating that his Excel
lency had not replied 10 the former letter.
and requesting the person addressed 10
call the Governors attention TO the
charges. The letter did not reach the
person addressed. but was taken charge
Of by the Executive
The same communication was also sent
10 faary others hero, and seems TO have
been printed for general distribution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
TINE CoLoRrD ,rTHoDIsTs.
1hri~ Conference Holding Its SeS-
sion Ucre-Sympatby for Cuba

1hri~ Conferences Holding It's SeS-
sion Hcre-sympatby for Cuba.
.' U.r Wesley J. Gaines, ID. d..
..r Bishop Of the Second Episcopal
i-.. .' ire African Methodist tpls-
c..rea. called the thirtleth annual
session t A. Virginia annual confer
. b., order yesterday morning at Q
..o.a
renee represents the Oldest
... sgrcssiyc church organization
. 0olote3 people in this coun-
LAS 80 preachers; $50 churches,
uoarship OF 1900 The entire
has membership OF over
OBJ. United states.
ANA The manner In which
.u.s was transacted yesterday
't progress the race has made
r emancipation.
.A. needing bishop is q scholar OF
.'..a and 81 considered the finest
presiding oroCr o. his race On this coun-
Try. Hr Was born ia Georgia. and has
..". over thirty years Of his life In the
'.'..ins connection.
.' calling h!s conference 10 o~ler yes
..'ia' hn poke earnestly In behalf Of the
.-.atanal institutions OF the Church.
PROCEED TO BUSINESS.
Row. J r. Tyre made the opening
i'af'", and the holy communion was adj
..rrsd by Bishop Gaines. and the
al officers present together with the
ing elders. at the close Of which
I escfctary called the roll, and the fol
ur officers were elected: Rev. w. n.
% en, general secretary; Rev. J. Il.
43ass. statistical secretary. G. a. Holmes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
visitors from boston.

our country cousins babe us good-by
Tuesday night and left for their homes,
and just about the time they were pre-
naring TO shake the dust of the city from
their feet a little band Of BOstOnians,
fresh from the Hub. dropped I'm upon US.
They were members Of an excursion
PARTY and came from Old Point by the
Chesapeake and Ohio, arriving here at
600 =. VI. They spent the night at the
Lexington Hotel. and yesterday visited
an the points 81 interest In the city
There were dfty-three persons I'm the par
ty and they seemed TO be much pleased
with their visit TO Nirglnla's capital The
party left last night for home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Interstate Drill ut savannah.

SAVANNAH. GA, April S-A dispatch
was received last night from Adjutant-
General w. II. Mabrey. Of Texas, in
forming the Militarys Interstate Associa-
ton that an order haSDeen issued by him
ordering a competition here I'm May for
the Galveston Semi-Centennial Champion
ship Cup. This cup is now in possession
OF the Thurston Rifles, of Omaha, who
have practically refused to enter, but
they may decide 10 ONE and defend the
cup, now that II has been ordered here,
and the Morton Cadets. OF Washington,
have challenged them TO compete for u.
This interstate drill I'm which 5000 In
prizes IS also offered, will take place May
18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Ixncbiuu Threatened I'm Ohio.

DELAWARE, o.. April S-As result
OF the capture OF four OF the five negroes
who committed a criminal assault upon
Miss Minnie Johnson last Sunday night
the relatives and friends OF the assaulted
young lady are arousng much feeling for
vengeance Tonight friends OF Miss
Johnson are spreading the news OF the
capture. although the officers are en-
deavoring 10 keep the fact quiet. As the
news OF the capture spreads various
threats are heard. The location here OF
one Of the best companies OF the Ohio
National Guard - one Of the best re-
strainng influences against those who are
inclined 10 lynch the criminal but the
Indignation may burst out any hour, ana
the most serious results follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
NATAL PARLIAMENT OPENED.
Deprecation of Disturbance OF An-
uIo-Dutch Amity.

ERMARITZBURG April s.-TeS
Natal Parliament was opened to-day "
his speech opening the session Hon.
Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson,
Governor Of the Colony. said he hoped
a pollcy Of Cancellation on all sides would
lead 10 an abatement Of racial differences
ana political discomfort. The Govern
ment Of Natal. he said. would view With
erayest concern the possibility OF con-
eict between the Dutch and the EnglEf
an South Africa. IL would be impossible
tn control the vast native population
the prestige and authority OF the Euro
means in the country were 10 b
DESTROYED by armed contention. The
English and Dutch. the Governor de.
clared. were too deeply rooted and had
700 many interests In common. 10 h
ranged in hostile camps. There was
room enough and to spare for both. /
was the duty OF all who are ansgerabla
for the guidance OF the destinies OF Souu
Africa to remove al grounds that nigh
be conducive TO discord. The tone q
the Governors speech throughout wat
markedly pacific.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
WELDON.
For Church Improyement-A Con-
yeuirnce to Travellers.

WELDON, n. c., April S-(Speclal)-
The ladies OF the Methods, Episcopa,
church will hold a bazaar at Emrys Hall
beginning the 10Th. for the benefit OF
the church, which Is TO undergo con-
siderable improvements
The Seaboard Airline has placed
number OF lamps under the shed at this
place, and passengers on the night trains
who have TO change cars here 10 longer
walk by faith.
Mr.. James r. shell. OF Brunswick coun-
IT, Va. died a few days ago at Roanoke
Rapids. He had been living at the Rapids
a few months.
Rev. 4. f. Rabbit. OF Cedar Rock, who
came down TO this county on visli 10
his son, Mr.. Walter Babbitt, was taken
sick. and died while In the county. his
remains were taken back 20 his nome.
Miss Minnie Foot, Of Warrenton. 10
here on a visit 10 Mrs. w. r. Shaw.
Miss Essie TImberiake. OF Raleigh, eams
down 20 spend the Easter holidays Win
Miss Alice Anderson.
Miss Annie Garrett came up from Lit
Teton this week on a visit 10 her brother'
Mr.. Paul Garrett. at ChOckoyoate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
LOT Isi.
4 Good Marriage start for April
Peach blossoms.

LOUISA. VA. April S.-(Special)-On
the 9TH Mr.. John W. Morris. Of the
Green Springs. this county, and Miss
Iouise c. Armstrong, Of Philadelphia
were quietly married. To-day Mr..
rouis W. BIB. 10 years OF age, and son
of the late Horace b. Bib. led to the
alter Miss Blanche the attractive daugh-
ter OF James NJ. Baker.
Mrs. Inez Thacker nee Gentry and
Mr.. Samuel Gooch Of the lower end OF
Louisa. were also married to-day IN TINS
town. Rev. L. II. Cutler officiating.
Tomorrow MIR. Lewis \. Butler ana
Mrs. Mittie +. Smith will be married.
ofror marriages are soon TO follow.
Colonel 4. l.. Rives and his daughter.
Miss Gertrude. OF Castle HILL" stopped
i'm our town today.
The early peach-blossoms here nave
been killed by the cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
To Check the Disease.

Every precaution has been used at the
penitentiary TO prevent the spread OF
measles. which has broken out among
the prisoners at the institution, and those
who have caught the disease are sepa-
rated from the other convicts. About
twenty-cight prisoners at present are m
fected. but they are all getting along
very well, and the two or three who were
first attacked by the disease have entirely
recovered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
ishtand's Election.

ASHLAND, VA, April S.-(Special)-
The election for Town Council and Ser
geant passed OF quietly here to-day. The
vote for Council was: 1rby III Stebbins.
IA: Scott. l07; Elicit. ll2: Cox, lO6; Crew
II; Gordon. 50; Lee. So; Lane. 81; De
larue. G.; Taylor, -; Fox. 30; Blackwell,
n: Peasants. 30. The first seven will
compose the Council.
the vote for Sergeant was: T. r. FL
LOT, ~. T. y. Trevillian, 75: Messrs.
plackweu and Peasants posted notices
eorlv this morning that they were not
candidates, which accounts for their small
vote
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
old Dominion Democratic Club.

There was very large meeting OF the
Old Dominion Democratic Club last night.
IL was an open session, 10 which all
candidates and others Interested in the
success Of the Democratic party were In
yited. Speeches were made by Mayor
II. NJ. Taylor. Commemorative Attor-
ney smith. Messrs. ID. 9. Richardson.
T.. c. Garrison, G. 4. Boyce. Charles
II Epps, James c. Smith. r. s. NJ. Val
eutlne. Colonel Alexander Archer. j. T.
Neal George q. Davis, John r. Grimes,
Marshall +. Ramos. Edgar II. Fergus
son. Alexander Montgomery. and Isaac
Michaels.
Messrs. Boyce and Ferguson spoke in
the interest of the Democratic League
FOR Good Government. and were accord
el close attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS
UNDERSELLINOI

A PROPULSION OF NEW
GOODS AT OUR USUALLY
LOW PRICES.
Oak Screen Frames, with silko-
line filings, for soc. complete.
Cherry-Handle Knives and
Forks, 29c. a dozen.
Handsome Artist-Proof Etch-
ings; best S1.9S value, for 45c.
Large-Size Wash-Boards, &c.
each-value 15c.
Best quality Toilet PAPER,
worth 15c. package, for DC.
Nickel-Plated Gas-Stoves. 8
burners, best So value, for $3.50
each.
Crystal Butter Dishes, &c.
each-usual price 15c.
Glass Molasses Pitchers, Sc.
each-value SOC.
Crystal Glass COMFORTS, 10c.
each-value 39c.
Imitation Cut-Glass Salt and
Representatives,, &c. each-value
10c.
Large Imitation Cut-Glass
Celery Stands for sc. each
value 2Jc.
LARGE FULLSIZE POLISH
ED WINE GLASSES, NEAT,
! FANCY PATTERNS-2F FOR 1c.
Handsome Medallion Photo.
Frames, &c.
/ 2-Quart Notified Gray Buckets, t3c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
UiMPDEN-SlDNEY.
Resignation of Professor Walter
Ulair--PersOuul Notes,

HAMPDEN- SIDNEY, VA, April s.
(Spccial)-Dr. Walter Blair. for so long
the honorcd Professor Of Latin at the
college. and whose profound bearing and
eminent scholarship in the field Of lin
ruistic studies has made this institution
conepicuously an attraction 10 the young
men OF the South, has resigned his chair
10 the regret ana sorrow OF all, VINO have
the colleges interests az heart. lie VIII
not remove from the hill for the present.
Misunderstanding Collese having been
invited 10 uarticiuGte In the three days
Jubilee next fall on the occasion of
erecting Princeton College into Prince
ton University. Professor Blair was
some time ago unanimously chosen 10
represent the faculty on that occasion.
Mr.. c. f. Caldwell, OF Florida. and Mr..
w. W. Bondurant, Of Virginia. have been
elected medallists In the PhilanIhropic
Society
Mr. w. J. King Of the Seminary and
formerly Of Ashland, has been called 10
Canada by the death Of his mother.
Mr.. w. s. Wilson and Mr.. J. 5. Line
weaver have been elected president and
vice-president OF the College Young Mems
Christian Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
4 Public Warming.

THE Cohen Company are displaying the
.i,r,-uame OF Julius Meyer & Sons on
signs in front Of their store. The public
re hereby notified that We have no con-
nection OF any character with the Cohen
company. nor have We sold them any
merchandise TO our knowledge.
W. take this method OF warning you
AGAINST being misled by these signs.
JULIUS NEVER & SONS
Dry-Goods Stores.
Corner Sixth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Prosecution of Colt stopped.

COLUMBUS. o., April S.-The Leglsla-
ture to-day put a stop TO further prose-
cution of Colonel \. B. Colt, upon the
indictments growing out OF the Wash
ington Courthouse riots, by authorizing
Attorney-General Monett 10 nolle prose-
qui the remaining Indictment. unless
Fayette county gives the state an In
demnity bond, insuring the payment OF
the costs Of tn. trial. a BIZ appropriate
ing 81 100 TO pay Colonel Colts attorneys
fees and other expenses also became a
law
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
The Box Party To-MorrOw Evening.

A very attractive entertainment VIII
~ given at No 1l3 east Grace street to-
morrow evening, when "box party
viii be held for the benefit Of the Home
for Incurables. Music win be rendered
nv the following: Misses Eva Lawson
kate ana Louise Meade. Bessie Pace
Louise williams. Nellie Rogers, Mrs.
A. W. Patteson. Mrs. W. ID. Thomas
and Mr.. c. W. Hunter, Jr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
AIHi.iIARLE.
Death of n Respected CitiZen-Fire--
Convicted.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, April 8
(Speclal)-J. j. Woods died yesterday
after a long and painful Illness. lie wa.
for many years a prominent justice o.
the peace. and a prominent and respected
citizen Of Ivy Depot
Yesterday afternoon the residence oil
MIR Bishop, at Ivy Depot the property
OIL Il. Woods. was totally destroyed by
fire. which is supposed TO have originate
from sparks from a lanyard engine
Most OF the furniture was saved. Iher'
was no insurance.
The Garth Fox-Huniing club Will hold
a race meeting at Garth's track on the
18th instant.
Jesse lawson, noted resident or ms
county. was convicted to-day In the
county Court Of incendorism, and sen
fenced to two years imprisonment in the
pcuitentlary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Thc Out Of Dock.

CHARLESTON. y C.. April S-A spe
clal 10 the News and Courier from Beau
fort. 5. c.. says; Az halt-past = oeIoci
his afternoon, one hour before hlgl
water the Indiana backed out OF ths
gry-dock. Only one tug was required Il
start her, and she steamed out on hei
own hook without difficulty. and pro
eeeded seaward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Another noly-spirit Convention.

II IS stated that arrangements are
being made TO hold another Holy Spirit
convention here in the near future. II
will be remembered that the leading
spirit in the convention Of last year was
Rev. John w. Daugherty, who has since
caused some little stir in church circles
in Fulton by his views on the doctrine
OF sanctihcation. and his action In With
drawing from the Fulton Baptist church.
and establishing the Apostolic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Arm Broken by "a Fall.

The ambulance was called 10 Eleventh
and Main streets last night shortly AFTER
o'clock. to attend Mr. Charles Craw-
ford, OF Lynchburg, who had fallen on
the street, and broken his right arm near
the shoulder. Mr.. Crawford Is guess
~ "The Lexington" and met with the
accident lust In front Of the state Bank
DR.. Lyme. who was in charge OF the
ambulance. set the bone at the aims
house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
70 Tie the Louise Ward.

Fifty ladies' were present at the meeting
OF the German-American Ladies Aid As
ISOLATION OF the Virginia Hospital tuesday
afternoon. ana considerable business was
transacted. Louise was decided upon
a. he name for the female ward. The
frs, anniversary celebration Of the hos
pl,al will be he'd al Sanger Hall on April
DIST. when a silver tea will be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Wedding at Fernandina.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April Sat
Fernandina, Fla. this morning, Mr..
Charles Carroll and Miss Elizabeth Sharp
less Swami were married The groom is
a son Of Mrs. Mary Carroll. or Baltl-
more. and the bride Is the only daughter
of Hon. Samuel A. Swami. OF Fernandina.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs. Carroll left for Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
recording secretary: Revs. G. II. Holmes
Isaac Yord, and I'D. Hardy. marshals.
SYMPATHY WITH CUBA.


Bishop Gaines delivered his annual adj
dress. outlining the work to come before
tho conference. and reviewing the work
~ The past year lie said. among other
things. that she negroes OF America should
svmpathize with Cuba In It's effort {.
SHAKE OF the yoke OF oppression. lie com
mended the Cubans' course. and asked the
conference TO enter In prayer for their
success. a committee was appointed to
draft resolutions expressing the sympathy
Of the conference with Cuba
NIGHT SESSION
Last night Rev. Robert Davis preached
20 over one thousand people. using as his
theme THE Spread Of the Gospel NJ
the conclusion OF his sermon large col
lection was taken.
Reys. l.. j. Coppln, II. D, editor ana
publisher Of the African Methodist Epis-
copal Church Review; J. f. Embrey. man
aCor Of the book concern and publishing
house, PHILADELPHIA Joshua 4. Bracket
d. D., transferred from the North Carolina
Conference, were introduced ana MADE
some remarks.
Conference will resume It's sessions al
Q O'Clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
Protest Forbidden.

LONDON, April S.-The Standard will
tomorrow publish a dispatch from Mad
rid saying that the Civil Governor OF
Madrid has forbidden the holding OF pro-
posed demonstration Of protest against
action Of the American Congress on the
Cuban resolutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
NOT GUILTY.
Prompt Acknowledgements TO
Have "a Unnk.

EMPORIA. VA, April s.-(special)-
The County Court of Greenesville was in
session all day yesterday, engaged in
the trial OF A. d. Bate charged with
the misuse and incorporation OF public
funds while Getting as Treasurer OF this
county. The prosecution was conducted
nv W. Samuel GOODWIN, Esq. and Mr..
Ratte was defended by Mr. w NJ. Powell.
of this place. and Mr.. X. Il. Davis, OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-09
SPORT At OLD POINT.
Warship Boat Hace-Naie Defeats
Georgetown at Bail.

FORT MONROE, VA, April S-The
twelve-oared cutters Of the flagship New
York and the cruiser Raleigh had a
sDirited race in Hampton Roads this
afternoon. The course was mile and a
half 10 n stake-boat and return. In
coming down the home-stretch the siren
whistles OF the squadron gave them a
terrific blast New York won By about
two lenaths. Five thousand dollars
changed hands on the result.
Yale defeated Georgetown University
AZ Riverside Park to-day, l6 10 II.