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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Southern Railway brakeman Killed
Mt Amherst.

AMHERST. VA, March 2.-(Special)-
Mr.. Willard F. Wood, brakeman on the
Southern railway, met with a frightful
accident here to-day about IL o'clock,
which resulted in his death about two
hours later.
The train on which Mr.. Wood was en-
ployed was Just leaving the depot, and
by some mischance he was left. He ran
10 overtake his train, and In attempting
to lump on was thrown under the wheels
and both legs crushed. Drs. Thompson
and Voorhees,. of this place. were soon
on the ground, and the company sent
also by special train their surgeons from
Lynchburg-Drs. Latham and Martin.
Nothing could be done for the unfortu-
nate man, and he died from the shock.
1t being impossible to produce reaction.
He was conscious till within few min
utes Of his death. but practically pulse
less from the time OF the accident.
MIR. Wood was very worthy man, and
a consistent member of the Methodist
church He leaves a wife and five chill
dren. who reside here His fearful death
has cast a gloom over the whole COM
munity. 1t Is said that his life was in
sured for $1,000.
After the accident occurred he raised
himself on his crushed limbs and sig
nailed the train to stop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
500 FOR GRAcE-sTREET CHURCH.
Bethel baptist Church Comes 10 the
Aid of DIR. Hatcher.

MIDLOTHIAN. VA. March 2-(Spe-
cial)-After the Sunday-School exercises
were over at Bethel Baptist church yes
terday morning Mr.. w. w. Baker made
a very touching speech, In which he al
luded TO the destruction of Grace-Street
Baptist church last week by fire. He
alluded to DR.. Hatcher In the most COM
piimentary manner, and stated that ne
was one of the best friends Bethel church
had ever had He then offered the
following resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas we have learned with pro-
found sorrow OF the destruction by fire
on Tuesday last of Grace-Street church
building, including nearly all Of the
manuscript. library. and valuable per-
sonai property in the church of its pas
tor. our beloved brother and friend Rev.
Or. William t. Hatcher therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we tender TO Dr.
Hatcher and the congregation OF Grace
Street church our sincere sympathy.
Resolved That n committee be ap-
pointed to secure contribution from
every member OF our church and Sunday
school. to be presented to DR.. Hatcher
to be used in rebuilding his church. and
as slight testimonial OF our esteem
and affection. and OF appreciation of the
valuable ala he has rendered our church
MIR j. H. Watkins. in seconding the
motion Of Mr.. Baker spoke in high terms
OF the Richmond pastor, affirming that
1t was largely due TO the influence of DR.
Hatcher that Bethel was blessed with
such comfortable place OF worship. He
also said that meetings held by the
Grace-Street pastor at Bethel had re-
suited in great good to the community
He begged those present TO make q libe-
raj contribution towards rebuilding the
burned structure
Mr.. Il. 4. Justis. superintendent OF
the Sunday school. spoke In the same
line as his predecessor, and at the close
Of his remarks engineered a subscription
of 800.
On motion Of Mr.. Watkins. Mr.. Justis
was appointed committee TO communi-
cate the result OF the meeting to DIR.
Hatcher.
Mr. Ben. T. Watkins's little daughter
Ethel. who has been III with diphtheria
for more than q week. Is very much bet
ter and is now thought to be out Of
danger.
Messrs Stevens e. Co.. of Richmond.
have just completed putting up wind
mill at "the Cedars." the home of Mr.
William G.. Owens.
Forest-fres have done considerable dam
age In this section during the past week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
A Touching Ceremony.

PROFFIT. VA, March 2.-(Special.)-
One of the most touching and impressive
ceremonies ever witnessed in this county,
took place at Moroen Saturday. Those
who assembled TO pay the last tribute
of respect to Mrs. G. r. NJ. Birckhead,
wife of DR.. f.. +. Birckhead saw that
font had been placed by the side OF her
casket, but few knew that II was her
last request that the rite of baptism
should be administered to her youngest
grandchild before she was laid to rest.
Just prior to the funeral services. Cor
nelia Graves Garth. robed IN the same
garment worn by her grandmother during
a similar ceremony, was brought into the
room. She was carried In the arms of
Mrs. Thomas Graves Birckhead. who had
held her to receive her grandmothers
farewell kiss. and by her presented to
the Rev. Hugh Martin to receive the rite
OF baptism and her grandmother's name.
Every member OF the family was pre-
sent.
Mrs. C. p. Garth. the infants mother.
is now at her fathers residence Ill with
pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

have gotten home from protracted visit
to Richmond. Miss Pierce left this after
noon for her homo, IN Richmond county.
DIR. J. NJ. Pitcher, OF Petersburg, who
has been here In attendance on the Bap-
list Historical Convention. had a large
ana weli-pleased audience to hear him
preach at Dr. Dunnaway's church Sunday
night
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Marye. Of Newport
News, are here, visiting Mr.. Marye's
father. the Hon. J. l.. Marye.
Major w. s. Embrey. the Oldest dealer
here. says that the number of railroad
ties now being brought In is greater than
at any time during the fourteen years he
has been In the business and that the ties
are Of better quality than for several
years past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
THE OLD NORTHSTATE
DEATH or A wELL-KNOws AND
WEALTHY LADY.
A Ten-Thousand-DoII Suit for
LibeI-The Capital City Ciub-Iiiicit
Distiiiers-Business Dull During
the Winter.
the Winter.

RALEIGH, N. C.. March 2.-(speciai.)-
Mrs. Reade. relict Of the Hon. Edwin g.
Reade died yesterday at her home here.
At the time OF her marriage she was Mrs.
Parmele, OF Washington, N. c. Her bus
band, who died about year ago. was
an associate justice Of the Supreme Court.
and also president Of the Raleigh Ma
tional Bank. Mrs. Resde leaves large
fortune.
Among to-day's arrivals here are John
Z. Kerr. OF Asheville. witness In the
$4,000 libel suit OF w. s. Barnes. secre-
tary Of the State Farmers Alliance.
against ex-Congressman w. 7. Crawford.
OF the Ninth District, which came up In
Wake Superior Court this morning. Mr.
]. p. Thomas, member OF the Legislature
| from Jackson county Is also witness.
Mr. c. ID. Benbow, for a couple OF years
chief clerk at the Yarboro' House here
turned to Greensboro.
The number of white female convicts
In the State Penitentiary Is z. and OF COL
cred 81. OF the latter 80 are In the CEN
| trail prison. the others on the farms as
| cooks and washwomen.
The acreage both in cotton and corn Will
be largely increased this year on the
| State farms on the Roanoke river.
THE CAPITAL CLUB.
The Capital Club here is arranging to
| issue bonds to the amount of $4,000 for
| the purpose OF building its new quarters
| Brick or stone will be the material. An
! admirable site has been secured.
Commercial travellers generally speak
well Of trade In the State. Some say they
did better in January than ever before.
These drummers have done and are do
| ing most OF the business. for they say but
few buyers have gone to the markets
There is In the rural districts quite
marked undercurrent of talk among Dem
ocrats in favor of cooperation with the
| Populists. As to the extent OF this idea
there Is a difference Of opinion. The ef-
fort TO keep the Democrats out Of any
coalition movement Is strenuous.
ILLICIT DISTILLING.
Revenue Collector Simmons says there
is more Illicit distillation OF whiskey In
the eastern section than heretofore. "A
reason given for this Is the extension OF
tobacco culture. Many OF those who are
growing and curing tobacco have gone
from the Piedmont section and have car
ried with them the knowledge OF making
moonshine whiskey. Business was heavy
during the past winter. Now II Is railing
! off. because of decreased demand by the
retailers. The registered distillers are
also doing less business for the same rea-
son.
The Vance Memorial Committee Is
pleased at the interest manifested In the
entertainments which Polk Miller IL TO
give IN aid of the munument fund.
There is said to be very little prospect
of success in forming a State baseball
league.
This morning. at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College here, a belt slipped
and tore down a lot Of the shafting in
the machine-shop. One student was hurt.
his leg being sprainei.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
DEATH OF HON. j. II. HOGE.
He Passes Away at HIS Home I'm Mar
finnburg-COusinO of Rev. DR.. HOge.

special to the Baltimore Sun an
nounces the death OF Hon. John Blair
Hoge. at his residence. In Martinsburg.
w. Va, Saturday last. The deceased was
n first cousin Of Rev. DR.. NJ. ID. Hoge,
of this city, and his father was the Rev.
John Blair Hoge, well known in this city
years ago.
Judge John Blair Hoge was born In this
city February 2. 1926. He was carefully
educated for the bar. and was admitted
10 practice in April. 1915. Prior to the
war he located in Martinsburg. From
1884 to 1859 he was member OF the
lower house of the Virginia Legislature,
and I'm 1880 was delegate to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, which met
AT Charleston, S. c.. and Baltimore.
When the war broke out ne entered the
Confederate army as captain OF cavalry.
hut resigned his command to become a
member OF the Virginia Legislature. He
afterward entered the army again, and
served In both line and staff duty, until
naroled. in 1866. The war over, he en-
gagged In Journalism In Baltimore, but In
Is71) resumed the practice OF law at Mar
tinsburg. He was a member OF the con-
vention. at Charleston. in 1872. that framed
the present Constitution OF the
state. and was member OF the Ma
tional Democratic Executive Committee
from 1872 to 1875. He was elected to the
Forty-seventh Congress from the Second
District by large majority over Judge
]. I. Hoke Republican,, and Hon. u. ~
T. Farnsworth, the Greenback candi-
date. The next convention was memo
rable one In that district, and resulted IN
a dual nomination. Judge Hoge and Hon.
ID. y. Lucas, OF Jefferson, heing nomi-
mated. Nine days before the election
both candidates retired In favor OF Hon.
william l.. Wilson, and Judge Hoge re-
sumed the practice Of his profession. win
offlces both here and at Washington.
soon after President Cleveland's Adman-
istration was ushered In Judge Hoge was
APPOINTED United States District Attorney
for the District OF Columbia. which
posit,on ne held until the change OF ad-
mInistration, In 1855, when he returned
10 Martinsburg. where he had since lived
I'm retirement.
Judge Hoge was man OF powerful
nbvsinue and commanding presence. He
vas also of q genial and social disposi-
tion. and from his early manhood enjoyed
an unusual degree Of popularity among MS
fellow-citfzens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

renee Experiment Station. the SAND ni,e,
il made to remove from river water all
the dirt, over half the organic matter anu
ss9 bacteria out OF each thousand. or even
$3.50 out of 10000. The filter consists
OF basins with water-tight bottom ana
sides, with under-drains at the bottom.
These drains are covered with small
stones, over which are laid smaller
stones, then gravel. and fine gravel.
Lastly layer of sand several feet deep
is spread over all and the water to be
purified Is let on to a depth OF three
feet The pumps that supply the city are
then connected with the under-drains and
a slow flow of the water downward
through the sand is maintained. The
suspended matters and the bacteria are
left on and near the top Of the SAND
and practically pure drinking water
flows into the city mains. The cost per
inhabitant of the plant Is about 81. so
that Baltimore may escape its danger
of typhoid-fever and like diseases by an
expenditure OF under s2,OOO,00o. 1t is worth
thinking about.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
CITIES BY THE SEA.
r,,r STATE LEAGUE OF OYSTER
ToxGERs TO MEET.
al consider Indignation Rcsoiu-
.,o,s-Ten Thousand Dollars sal
wage Awardcd-Pistoi ana
shot In the Dark.

~opFpYG. VA, March 2.-tSpecial)-
,rso state league of oyster-TongerS VIII
-, ,ere next Saturday to consider reso-
tens expressive Of their Indignation 1T
49,. ,rea,ment accorded by the present
',..orai Assembly to the oyster ques-
ton 81
Mr. ". d. VOORHEES,, late secretary oil
,,. Norfolk Young Mems Christian Assoc
.,,,on is critically III at his home, IN
Brambleton.
.,,o second annual banquet OF the Ma
Engineers Beneficial Association. NO.
,m was given tonight at o'clock at
,sc -, James Hotel.
l.. che United States Court to-day Judge
HUGHES awarded the steamship Sycamore,
o,,o,dore Voss master. $4,000 salvage In
,se case Of that vessel against the steam
so., Great Northern. The latter was
.,.,,8 I'm a disabled condition and towed
,,,o this port last May by the Sycamore.
KNIFE AND PISTOL.
This morning about O'Clock there was
trouble a, the corner Of High and Goodwin
sfraffc Portsmouth. DelWttU y. "a tttir
ana Henry Lloyd, two white men. en-
Moved by the Seaboard Airline TO attend
10 the safety-gaies at that point. When
flovd came on duty this morning Peele
cor1plained that the former had not pro-
ylded OH for the lamps on Saturday. as 1t
was his duty 10 DO. LLOYD answered him
I'm strong language. and was replied in
the same toms. Lloyd then drew a knife
and advanced on Poele. who ran TO the
watChman's-bOx and secured his pistol,
and. as Lloyd was still advancing, fired
two shots at him. the bullets taking effect
IN Lloyd's leg. The wounds are not Sc
r0ls. Peeie was arrested.
SHOT IN THE DARK.
Last night about 1880 o'clock, as Jesse
Iggs. a white man. was walking on
catalonia street near Green. in Lincolns-
VILE a man came out from behind a tree
and fired five shots at him. one bullet
struck Digs in the nip, another in the
shoulder. ana a third passed through his
hat Diggs was able 20 reach home with
the aid of persons passing, and was at
tended by Dr. France. The police were
notified. and the wounded man said that
the only man he could suspect was Henry
jenkins. with whom he had had trouble
some time ago. Jenkins was arrested.
and denied all knowledge Of the shooting,
but was locked up for examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
PREPARING FOB EXCURSIONS
Development Associations Commit
tee in Conference With II. IL. Men.

Development Associations Commit
tee in Conference With II. II. Men.
The Executive Committee of the AS
ISOLATION for the Development OF Rich
mond Trade had a conference yesterday
morning with Mr.. C. A. Taylor traffic
manager of the Richmond Fredericks-
burg, and Potomac railroad, In regard TO
securing a special rate from Fredercks-
burg to Richmond early in April, and
have a rate under. consideration. The
committee also had favorable interview
with Mr. John d. Potts. division pas
senger agent, OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, in regard to running trains
from Charlottesville. Old Point, and 100
miles up the Richmond and Allegheny
branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road and hope to enter into an agree
ment for special rates over all the lines
of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
A letter has been written also TO the
passenger department of the Southern
railway. asking for special train from
South Boston TO Richmond on April 7th,
next.
The officers of the association are In
receipt of letter from Mr.. S. II. Halves.
inclosing a check for s25 to the guarantee
fund, together with letter from the
J. L. Hill Printing Company, with a
subscription of SO.
The association desires IL understood
that payments in full are not wished for
subscriptions to the guarantee fund, as
It Is intended that subscriptions shall be
called for only when needed. as 1t Is
thought that the excursions will be
largely self-sustaining. and that only a
part OF the subscription Will have TO be
called for ultimately.
Mr. ]. L. Hill. in his letter TO Presi-
dent Rhoads, says:
I'VE have watched with great pleasure
the work being done by your association,
and If at any time we can be OF service
TO you In any way In this good work
IL will give US pleasure to serve you.
You can put our company down for SO.
and IL Ii becomes necessary, We will
make an effort to increase the amount.
The writer has the honor OF being chair
man Of the Advertising Committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce. and 1t will give
this committee great pleasure to CO.
operate with your association at any time
or in any way that We can do so. in order
TO advance the interests OF our city.
with kindest regards and best wishes for
the success of your work. We remain,
etc"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
THE HILL CITY.
They Went to Peiham-Chamber of
COmmerce-Fined

hhts NtHt 10 i-tinuni-t manner Oh
tommerce-Fined.
y YNCHBURG, VA. March 2.-(Spe-
PaL)-Mr T. g. Offterdinger. we'll
known young man OF this city, a son Of
Mr.. g. G. Ohterdinger. and Miss Liz
z.e OBrien, daughter Of Mr.. William
\. O'Bron. a wealthy and prominent citi-
Zen, went to Pelham. n. C.. on Satur-
day evening, and were married shortly
alter their arrival In that place.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
The Executive Committee of the Board
of Trade met this afternoon and decided
70 establish a chamber Of commerce.
Zach member OF the new body is to con-
tribute so year. the money to be used
entirely In advertising the city, and in
Encouraging enterprises TO locate here.
ELECTRIC COMPANY FINED.
Justice Ford this morning imposed a
Inc OF $40 on the Lynchburg Electric
company for falling 70 comply with the
demands o. the City Council In regard TO
the companys repairing their road-bed
anu improving their equipment An ap-
peal was taken and the case will be tried
81 the Corporation Court by the
terms OF the city ordinance, a similar
fine cnn De imposed for each days failure
ON the part Of the company TO comply
With the Councils demands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
COlOred Dress Goods.

The most comprehensive stock ever
shown to the Richmond public. Styles
and materials that are up-to-date, and
the very latest OF the advanced fabrics
and colorings.
Tuffie Epingaline,
Plain and Fancy Mohair
Illuminated Mohair,
Jacquarded Figures
Mozamblques dlluminated).
Plaid, Plain, and Fancy Scotch Cheviots
Heather Cloth,
Scotch Tweeds (plain and Illuminated.
Grape Weaves, in fancy stripes and
Chameleon effects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Death of an Old Citizen of GOrdons-
VILE.

GORDONSVILLE. VA. March 2.--(Spe-
cial. Mr.. William II. Routt died yester-
day evening at 6:i5 O'clock, at his home
in this place. He had been In bad health
for several months. and had been con-
fined to his room since the 18th OF Feb
ruary Since the 23d of February his
death at any time would not have been
a surprise 10 his friends. as II was evident
that he could not recover He was In his
72d year, and had resided in this place
for the last thirty years, and most Of
his life was spent In the counties OF
Orange and Greene. He married a Miss
Garth, OF Greene county, who died some
ten years ago. He was a brother OF
Mr. A. r. Routt. Of Richmond, was highly
esteemed. and was an upright gentleman.
and a consistent member OF the Episcopal
church OF this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
sad Death In FarmviIIe.

FARMvILLE. VA, March 2.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. w. z. Holt. weli-snown
young man of this place. died this morn
Ing at o'clock, In the 18th year OF his
age. He was for long time an attache
OF the Farmville Herald office. and was
greatly liked by all Of his acquaintances.
He had been confined to his bed just
little over one week. and his death IL
considered one of the saddest that have
occurred In our town for long time. He
leaves a widowed mother and several
brothers and sisters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
ROANOKE.
Died While Visiting His son-Ac-
ceptcd n Call.

ROANOKE, VA. March 2.-(special)-
!. T. II. Bringman, Of Maryland. who
had been visiting his son for some
time, at No. % Eighth avenue. southwest.
died here at noon to-day after short
illness; aged r. Deceased leaves daugh-
ier-Mrs Kate Il. Mitten. OF Westmin-
sier. Md.-and a son--John G.. Bringman--
VIC Is employed in the auditors office
o. ,he Norfolk abd Western railroad. The
funeral services took place at the resi-
o,lce Of John q. Brlngman tonight at
80 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev.
=. q. NJ Miller. Of the Lutheran church.
ne remains were taken on the midnight
Nan 10 Westminster Md, where they
VIII be Inferred tomorrow.
H'N g. A. Miller. OF the College Luz
u'ian church. at Salem, who recently
preached in Holy Trinity church. New
io'k' has accepted a call 10 that church.
al a handsome salary. and VIII shortly
ieaVe Tor his new charge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
MURDER IN PAGE.
Deed of "a Desperate NegrO-IIc
ESCAPES.

LCRAY. VA, March 2-(Special.)-On
Saturday last. near Shenandoah. in this
county. an unknown negro tramp asked
Joe Breeder for chew Of tobacco. and
was told ty Breeder that he had none.
II is said that the negro called Breeder
q liar. and that the latter threw stone
a. him The negro fired two shots from
a pistol at Breeder. one of which grazed
Hrcedens neck. and then fed. Breeder
got O. gun and pursued the negro several
miles north of Shenandoah. but becoming
exhausted. turned his gun over to a friend
named Thomas w. Price. and asked him
10 continue the pursuit.
SHOT HIS CAPTOR,
Price dd So and captured the fugitive
AZ Or near Grove Hill, and was returning
with his prisoner when they saw Bree-
den coming along on a horse. The suppo-
sitlon is that the negro, seeing Breeder,
believed his life was in danger. At any
rate. he turned and shot Price twice. one
bail taking effect In the mouth and the
other I'm the abdomen. lie then ran,
and made good his escape, Price firing at
him two loads out Of the gun without
result.
PROVED FATAL.
Although the search was continued yes
terday. the negro was not apprehended.
Price died to-day from his wounds He
was about 30 years OF age. and leaves
q wife and two small children. The coro-
ners inquest was held to-day, the verdict
of the jury being that Price died from
the wounds Inflicted by the negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Free Union Suspects Indicted.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. March a.
Especially Taylor Harman. Stephen
Pointz Reuben Douglas. and Rev. VIII
liam Nelson, the negroes charged with
the murder Of Thomas w. Thompson, and
the burning OF William A. Whites store,
AT Free Union, were to-day indicted for
felony by the grand jury. The three
first-named were also indicted for mis-
demeanor.
James n. Chapman. a prominent young
citizen of Greene county. died yesterday
at the home OF his parents, near Anxious.
Greene county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
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