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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
Roanoke EvenIng WorIdl

Railroads. I'm endeavoring to influence
their employees against Bryan. are not
only fighting a great political party. but
they are defying a most wholesome pub
lie sentiment against improper political
practices. They are antagonizng the in
terests Of the public 10 promote their own
welfare. and building up political ma
chine, which ali intelligent mon will re-
cOgnize as menace TO popular rights
and free government. The people will
not tolerate such perversion OF power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
EASTERN SHORE TRAGEDY.
A Man shoots and Kills His Father
Law.

BALTIMORE. MD, September 7.-(Spe-
cial "A sad shooting affair occurred this
morning at Tempersneeville. Va. a
small village. twelve miles from POGO
moke. Nd. John Bunting and his wife's
father, Thomas bloomington. had en-
gagged In several quarrels. Meeting this
morning. their trouble was renewed, and
bloomington picked up a Ratchet and
threatened to kin Bunting. The latter
warned him not TO advance. but ne paid
no attention to the warning. To defend
himself. Bunting drew a revolver and
fred. hitting bloomington in the stomach
the shot causing instant death. Bunting
gave himself up. and was placed under
heavy bail for hearing. The affair has
caused a great deal OF excitement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
Daniel TO Sneak In DanviIIc.

DANVILLE. VA. September I.-Vape-
cial) Ex-senator John W. Daniel. who mas
just returned from England, will address
the regular Democracy of this CITY anu
section at Planters warehouse IN thls
city. tomorrow night. Preparations are
being made 10 entertain large crown
and 10 give "the Lame Lion" a rousing
welcome.
The eold-standard people have secured
the services OF Colonel william +. Came
ron for the same evening He will make
an address I'm opposition TO the candidacy
OF Bryan and Sewall at the Academy OF
Nuzic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
THE PARTY IN ISLE OF WIGHT.
Delegates to Petersburg Chosen-A
Reorganization.


WINDSOR, VA, September 7-(Spe-
oial)-Pursuant IS a call OF County
Chairman Colonel c. FeRton Gay, the
Democrats of this isle of Wight county
met in convention at the courthouse to-
day. Thomas n. Jones was elected per-
manent chairman eff the convention, and
w. l. Turner secretary. after which the
convention proceeded TO elect the follow
sng delegates: d. ]. W. Lawson, COL
opel c. Fenton Day, Colonel X. =. Boy
kin. ]. W. Gray. ana II. r. Parker. from
Newport District: DR.. Gavin RaWls. DIT.
Franklin Pierce, c. +. Joyner, A. T. Lee.
and j. Z. Rhodes. from Windsor District;
and r r. Turner l. II. whitley a. 5.
Birdsong. j. W. Scott. and X. y. Ed
wards. from Hardy District
The Democrats then organized, and Col
onel c. FentOn Day was reelected coun-
~ chairman by reclamation. with the
following county committeeman: A. r.
Butler. G.. r. King. y. j. Clements. DR..
Gavin Rawls. W. II. Barnes. r. X.
Turner. J. w. Lawrence. n. 3. Nun
ford. T. ]. Herrin. Harry McLellane.
DIR. L. c. Brock. Colonel r. +. Boykin,
j. ]. Driver. DR.. j. w. Lawson, and j..
Z. White.
After the convention adjourned. Hon.
John c. Parker. OF Franklin. Va. de-
lsvered a very eloquent speech TO a
large crowd OF enthusiastic free-silver
voters Of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
CoaI-Nine Ultimatum.

TERRE HAUTE, IND. September T.
President Talley, OF the Indiana Coal
Operators Association. In an ultimatum
TO the striking miners, says the mines in
Indiana cannot be permitted 10 remain
idle when there are plenty OF men in
other mining fields who would be glad to
accept the 55-cent rate. IL Is known that
some OF the operators intend to start
their mines with imported labor. Both
miners and operators are playing walt
ing game.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
Speaking ut Woodstock.

WOODSTOCK, VA. September 7.-(Spe-
cial)-County Court brought a large
crowd TO this place to-day. Both Demo
Gratis and Republicans had public speak
ing. The former were addressed in the
courthouse by ex-senator Eppa Hun
ton and II. V. Strayer. elector for the
Seventh virginia District, and the latter
I'm Twins Hall by Colonel w. T.. Craig.
Of Staunton. The crowds were about
equally divided in size and enthusiasm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. SEPT. s. ls-.
sun rises .-.-....547 HIGH TIDE .,,
Sun sets ........6:27 Morning......''''''--..-,,,
Moon sets ........6:5l Evening. ........''.,.
PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPT. Z. ls'
ARRIVED.
Steamship Old Dominion, B.ahel.''
New York, OLD Dominion Steamship No'-'
pany.
Schooner Howard A. Hunt, s'ee''''
Hoboken, n. j.. railroad ties. ,.,.-
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. Nolt-'
merchandise and passengers; Nhs''|
Navigation Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. Sci q"
(By telegraph
ARRIVED.
British steamship Europa. Gal'e,'1,
Schooner 3. Walker. EhzaDe'np'''
y ]. ,.a
schooner w. Arlington. ProNl'e'''''
italian bark Maria, Baltimore.
SAILED
barge y. J. Carleton. Boston.
British steamship Europa, L'vefpo''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
GreenesyfII Delegates 10 Petersburg

EMPORIA VA. September 1-tSpe-
cial)-The following delegates were
elected Saturday to the Petersburg con-
vention: Hicksford District-E. c. Tired
way and e. l. Tenor. These delegates
were authorized to appoint their own al
ternates and were instructed for Colo
mel j. Thomas Goode.
Bedford Dictrict-Henry Moclin and
George H. Bailey.
Zion District-H. L. Taylor and Charles
F. Ilfsey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
The weatherhoItz Case.

WOODSTOCK. VA. September 7.-(Spe-
cial)-A special grand jury found two IN
dictments against Elmer A. Weather
holtz. one for an attempt to commit
felony and one FOR misdemeanor. The
trial Of Weatherhoitz was continued un-
til the October term. He cannot be
tried again for murder in the first de-
gree.
The clothing-store Of Horsey 81 At
well was entered by some unknown per-
sons on Saturday night, who relieved the
drawer of SIS In cash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
THE MAGIC CITY.
Hastings Court-ReIigious Services
Observance of Labor-Day.

ROANOKE. VA, September 7.-(spe-
cial. 1.-THE September term Of the Hust-
ings Court began to-day with several inn
portant cases before the grana jury.
among them those OF Stelnbrecker and
Watts, but no report has been made as
yet.
The Methodists are conducting revival
services here In large tent in the north
western part OF the city. Much interest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
FLOOD AND YOsT.
They Meet at LcXington-A Lone
some Party of Boilers.

LEXINGTON. VA. September 1-(Spe-
ciai)-To-day was court-day here. ana
vsolitics was all the rage from carly
morning until late in the afternoon
Contrary 10 expectations, Hon hai'
Flood and Hon. JOKE Yost, the Demo-
cratic ana the Republican candidates Tor
Congress. respectively. from the Tenth
District. did have q Joint debate IN the
Court House Square. The crowd was one
OF the largest that have assemoieu Oh
n similar occasion for a number OF years
ana for over three hours IL stood ana
listened 20 the two speakers mus snow
ing "a desire TO hear the issues OF the
campairn discussed. The kepupiSahs
We've especially anxious for the two can
didates TO meet here to-day IN JOINT
debate. as they thought and intimated
that Yost would have snap.
NEITHER HAD IT.
In justice TO both however, II may De
said that neither had anything sort, out
81 was generally conceded that FOOD
dia moi serve Yost any topicca pudding.
Both made their points ana were ire
uuently applauded. but the crowd seehieu
10 be in favor Of Flood and silver. ana
when the names Of Bryan ana Dahle'
were mentioned tntfe was continue" ~
plause and cheering on all sides To-day
was on the w.olc a fislc-day for Democ-
racy. and now old Rockbridge is waiting
Tor a Flood 20 sweep away everything III
sight I'm November.
RIr. Flood went from here 10 Goshen.
where he spoke tonight. He expressed
himself as well pleased with his reeep-
ton here.
NJ Jake Lee. OF Lynchburg. who was
70 address the Democrats here To-Day
did not come on account Of the illness
OF one OF his children.
A LONESOME PARTY.
Just thirty boilers by actual count.
representing al Rocl,bridge county ana
Buena Vista city. met here to-day, ana
orranszed a National Democratic Clup
OF Rock bridge county and Buena visa
CITY" y p. McCluer, OF Fairfield, was
elected president. and vioe-presidents
were elected from Lexington. Buena
Vista and each ma gisterial districts In
he county. This meeting was weii-ad-
verfised. but it seemed that this was the
LARGEST crowd that could be gotten out
en- II indicates that the boilers are not
many in ROckbridSe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
Death OF an Old Citizen of Lunen-
burR.

LUNENBURG COURTHOUSE. Sep
TENDER 7.-(SpeciaL) -Captain James c..
Love. one OF the oldest and most highly
respected citizens Of Lunenburg county
and ex-County Surveyor, died last eve
ming at the home OF his son-in-law, W.
c. VIM, I'm the 18th year Of his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08

take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II fails to cure.
SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-08
Personal NOTES.

Mr.. Albert Lauterback, a well-known
and popular young citizen IS i'll with
brain-fever, at his home, on High street.
Judge 3. A. Hancock will open a sDe-
cial term Of the Circuit Court OF this city
tomorrow for the trial of several i'm
-portant cases
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28

Aaote. 2OiA. the champion goldlng.
by Whips, could have been purchased
so Mr.. Hickok tells me. at buyers op.
ton during his early days at Palo Alto.
lie was not fashlonably bred and. be.
ing very large. was used on the pillow
lie kicked so badly that they had "a
take him ont and use him as a utility
horse, Some day III tell you the Who'll,
story Of Azote's early career just NJ
related 20 me by Mr. Hickok. Suffice q
to say he cost Mr.. Salisbury but 81. 5Ol
with a record OF 2lih. Every one
knows how well he raced and at one
time he was thought TO be the oomins
turf champion. but he would not quit,
reach. and Il Is more than likely his
record OF 2;0iA is to be the end Of hli
extreme speed capacity. Just how
much he could have been sold for I,
beyond me. but Il would have beer
very easy TO have at one time obtalne,
In the vicinity Of 5000 or $4,000 fOi
the mammoth bay gelding. He Is nov
turned out for q year.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
sharter an ErotI..

According to a lady nght-wriier OF
san Francisco paper, Tom Sharke,
has had a secret good opinion OF him
self for quite a long time. When othei
less thoughtful people were going alonl
in Just the usual routine. sharkey wa
glrdlng up his loins mentally for JUS
about such a happening as transpiret
In his 90 with Corbett Said Tom re
Gently. TO quote from the lady:
Yes. I've had my eye on COrbett foI
a long time. saw him knock out Sui.
Ivan In New Orleans. and | said to
u.oselt then that I'd try 10 do him some
day"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
A WONDERFUL wEppIno.


Ten Thousand Coupiea We're Unlted h
Marriage ~ Ons Time.
The largest and most Remarkable
wedding since the world began took
place at susa. when the great Alex
ander had conquered Persia. wishing 70
unto victors and vanquished By the
strongest ties possible. he decreed a
wedding festival. Now. guess how
many people he ordered to be married.
You could never do H. Well. Alexander
himself was 10 marry Statlra. the
daughter Of Darius: 100 Of bis chief on
GERS were 10 be united 10 ladies from
the noblest Persian and Medlan faml-
lies. and 10000 Of his Greek soldiers
were 10 marry 10000 Aslailc women
22.202 people were married at once.
don't see how they managed 70
get up feast Cor 20 many, but they asa.
and for a vast multitude Of guests be-
sides. They had the most splendid ar
rangemenis, On a plain near the city
a vast pavilion was erected on pillars
sixty feet high. II wa. hung and
spread with the richest Tissues. while
the gold and precious stones oraa-
mented Il would have made your eyes
blink.
Adjoining this building we're 100 COR.
z Gus chambers for the 100 bridegrooms.
while for the remaining 10000 an outer
court was inclosed and hung with coally
tapestry. and tables were spread out
side for the multitude. a separate seat
was assigned each pair. and all were ar.
ranged In a semi-circle on either hand
Of the royal throne. Each bridegroom
had received a golden vessel for bis "
batlon. and when tho last Of these had
been announced by trumpets TO the
multliudes without. the bridea entered
the banquet hall and took their places.
And nOw don't you think each BRIDE
groom stood up separately and vowed:
With this ring ! now thee wed. and
80 on. No. the ceremony was very sim
ple' The king gave bis hand 20 Statlra
and kissed her as his wife. and the
other brldegrooms followed his exam.
ple.-Clncinnat Tribune.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28

Dub "deas" have swarmed in on Jim
Corbett like locusts since his four
round draw with Tom sharkey In San
Francisco. But the worst OF them ane
the worst ever heard Of emanated from
Billy Smith. wellerweight and ex-mys-
terry man. Smith Dragged he had g..
900 to bet he could knock Corbett out II
six rounds
In England recently Smith acted at
II he were not more than one remoy,
from lunacy which was thought {,
have been brought about by something
in the climate over there. Maybe The
dampness and fogs Of Frisco havl
touched the same button.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28

Jackson ard othera His great perform
anco along In this line was his topping
over Of Joe Goddard In a three-round
60. In Philadelphia. the FIRST humping
the Australian received In this country.
Henry Baker. who did the trick for
Butler. used 10 mill around Chicago
his home: he Is a light heavyweight
some. but Of late has called Milwaukee
and would be quite a stiff one II Il were
not for a defect Of the lungs. Baker is
afflicted with asthma so that making
a vigorous pass or 80 brings his bellows
wheezy, which nccessltates his jump
ing away necessarily during a hght to
recupera;e. It's fight awhile and wheeze
awhile with Henry Under such con.
dltions he has always done very well
indeed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28


,loct himself perennial president
and do It before any other
body gets on the ground. and regard
Ing the building OF railroads and other
things In the civilized line. he has a
precedent In Harry Meiggs 10 study up.
As to obtaining proper recognition from
other powers, including the United
States. have no doubt In fact Il IA q
10 10 / proposition that as soon as the
scrapper Is free and independent. with
a domain Of his own. the powers would
lall over one another In trying 20 get
solid. 4 fighter Is a fighter, he IL at
present and has been for some time
shackled In this country: but let him
once taste the full glory Of freedom
and see what sort Of position he would
take up. Did the reader ever speculate
as to how many individuals Of other
walks OF life Il requires TO balance one
single fighter? Figures In this line
show n remarkable state Of affairs.
Bob Flizflmmons. Jim Corbett, Peter
Mahor and Tom sharkey only four
put In the same limits, with good tele-
graphic facilities. would make bigger
dent on the same map than the whole
Of England
am noe exactly sure that Stuart
s. getting ready 10 n out an Individual
South American republic ! only know
that be has disappeared in that dlrec
ton more than once Of late and tina
he is very mysterious about somcthlng
II this 80 not his plan Il ought TO be
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28

"Tlcrc l. In Tennessee a family ~
three slsicrs which presents some 81
ihc most startling pccull1r.tIcs Inn
aslnahlc." said gentleman from the
state Co.. question, who Is staying at one
NJ the New Orleans hotels "rhe three
sisters. 40 II whom are old maids. live
torrthcr on "a farm. their sole means ~
subsistence. and work early and late to
earn q livelihood Two of them work
IN the field; the thirl does the cooking
and other houscwork. There Is but
an, pprIol of the year when amy mem.
bar of the trio Inns anything Co say To
any other member al during the win
ter. snrlnr aud summer they ~ about
thclr business with the seal of silence
on their lips When fall comes and the
rrnn is harvested they break silence,
and then only 10 quarrel over the d.
vision 4 the proceeds When zach has
snor,vlcd In getting III that she thinks
possible. silence r,igns again until the
noyt harvest time The sisters have
made "A ramc for themselves. They uu
known lar and ncar MS ihe deaf and
duuh trlplrts.' although the title Is
scarcely appropriate New Orleans
Times Democrat
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
n,an.t Feel Dlc,n,orini.

"Thc groccr's boy Is here, mum.
II was the faithful sccOnd girl who
spoke. and Mrs. llardup looked up
frum hen letter at the sound
"My dear" she said 10 her fond
though impecunlous husband, Tin
very busy. Can't yod give him the OF.
ders this mornlugT
Mr.. ilarlup sighed.
Il am In no position % be dictate.
rial" hc answered However. | am
quito willing to lay before him a few
requests"
From this brief conversation the ~.
tutc reader may gain scmo Idea ~ the
Eizo Of Mr.. hariup's hill. Chicago
Tribune.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28

Something OF a sensation has recent
" been caused In the east by a light
ming knockout put on "Big Joe" Butler
by Henry Baker. which performance
took only two minutes and thirty-hve
seconds Of the first round. Butler. who
Is colored. had gradually grown into
q positive bugabOO In middlewelghts
and light heavies lie had a suspicious
quality which boxers were mostly In
clined 10 eye askance and let alone.
and a number Of little performances Of
his seemed TO lend substance 10 the
view. He got his name by jumping
In for small limits Of three or four
rounds and had boxed Ne way wlihoul
SONS oul with MAhel, Cho,nsii, Fslel
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
MOTHER cRuNoV SAYS.


That divorced queens" have has
their day.
That the girl Of the period Is not the
kind to captivaie men.
That a gentleman" means more nov
than II ever did before
That among dead languages s tn
one used by railway men.
That management Of some hospitals
leaves much to be desired.
That increase OF club mcmbershlp Is z
death-blow TO conservatism.
That the trials and fluctuations Of tn.
wealthy continually multiply.
Tha, some distinction goes with the
girl who does not ride a wheel.
That no man OF refinement is ever IN.
ierestod in unwomanly women.
That an hour with the iawn.mower
every day Is a desirable exercise.
That too much lard enters into the
manufacture Of hotel ice cream.
That roof gardens are a great boon
20 the men who can't leave town.
That a change Of ones religion doe
not guarantee a happy marriage.
That an excellent thing to romemhea
is that every story has two sidea
That among the best people" arr
those who mind their own business
That curiosity IA stimulated 10 know
how some people can sail Tor Europe.
That Americans abroad for the first
time are not our best Representatives.
That this IL evidently to be a sum.
mer for the parade Of family skeletons.
That in oOurtshlp little sisters are
often as llsagrceable a. little brothers
That the sudden death OF 80 many
well-known young men h rcmarhahie.
That handwriting on the wall \ that
the bicycle craze has reached rs height.
That cultured and refined people ap.
pfeciate most the GIRL we'll brought
up"
That Il Il a mistake TO Imagine
cocktail facilitates a business transac
ton.
That some Titled American wome
= abroad are subjects Of miserable scar
dala
y That observers arc not as connioi
4 as Ties were Of bicycles lupersedlu
q horses.
Il That crs long society ncNa vii nal
e seareitY - sail. according - ne =
q eEssss State ssasasi
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
Ind, c,nrInn.. sroIlca aawn.

Fey many months past the most
skilled workers of embroidery In the
Russian converts were hard az work
cmhroldcrlnr. la delicate gold and sill
yer. on white satin, the coronation
train Ut the c1arlua, As Il was 81
enormously long Il had To h. worked
In separate pieces and sent To St
Petersburg and piccrd together Judge
of the CONSERVATION at tho COur,
mollsics when thc precious parcel was
unwtnppcd. An of the beautiful silver
threads hld turned black How such
n catastrophe could have occurred Is
rnn,l In mystery The only possible
conjecture that ear hc arrived az Is
that the paper u WAS wrapped In must
have hal some corrosive acid In H.
BUSY fingers worked night and day t0
finish another Ia time. Of course Il
was impossible to produce H. a few
DAYS what the work ~ months ~ pa
tlrnt labor did. AMI the beautiful
cglrlna was obliged to wear a less
magnificent gown than was at inst In.
tended. Paris letter
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-08-28
1ELErHoNrNe IN THE ROCKIES.

Hard Labor Required In Placing the
Wire aud Establishing Communi'
cntions
Telephone construction In the Rocky
Mountains Is attended with n great
deal OF hardship. The line built from
Leadville 10 Aspen several years ago
IL case Ia point. II took two months
to cover the entire length, forty-cight
miles. In ordinary construction the
poles would be- set forty-tw0 10 the
mile. hut at certain points where sharp
turns are necessary. the number some
times Increased 10 seventy-hve 90 the
mile. The members Of the construc-
ton gang had 20 be- expert as aXmen
M well as llncmcn. for when timber
was encountered a path Of 30 feet on
each side of the line had 10 be cleared
In order that wires might not be- brok-
On when trees were blown over 10y the
terrific blasts which at times prevail In
that region.
A great deal Of the comparative
slowness of the installation was owing
10 the inability ~ the workmen 20 Ia
Dor lu such u rarlied atmosphere. AZ
one point the wires were strung NJ an
elevation Of 1000 feet above the level
of the sea. In such an altitude the
llncmcn soon became completely tired
after he has climbed two or three
poles be- mas tO take a rest To rccuper-
nte ms energies The preparation Of
the holes for polcs. which would have
been tedious IN similar ground even In
nn ordinary atmosphere. was IN espe-
Cially slow and fntiguing operation. IL
was often necessary 10 blast a hole for
the pole hy the use Of giant powder.
and nn examiner who had had an eX-
] iensive experience with explosives,
was assigned 10 the Job.
/ The digging Of one pole hole would
sometimes occupy him a wlee day.
working honestly. over SU0 pounds N
| powder were used on the llue for this
purpose. When the continental divide
| was reached the poles had 10 be- nhan-
doncd. and the wires placed Ia q cable,
/ which was buried Ia two-foOt trench
| for distance of 1000 feet The ad-
| visibility Of abandoning aerial con
strurtion az this point was dcmonstrat.
cd 10y the experience Of The company
that maintains the L,adville and Den
yer line At one point on that line
Mesquite Pass. tie poles were orig
inally set seventy feet apart As snon
ms the wires were covered with slccI
they snapped. ard the line was use
less. Double the umbcr ~ poles wer'
then used. with the same rcsult. Th'
space between the poles was then r.
duccd 90 twenty-five feet. but when TN
slcet came the lin, was swept dowi
Hat. Eventually az underground "a
hlc WAS laid for two and half miles
aud thcre has brcn no trouble since
Denver Field nui Farm.