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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

was very poorly drained, and which was
likely 20 cause sickness this spring and
summer II II was not properly ditched.
The Doctor and Mr.. Page were appointed
a committee to look into the matter.
Upon motion OF MIR Potts 1t was de-
clded that the Institution be named the
Laurel Industrial School, instead OF the
Laurel Reformatory. as IL the latter name
was changed those who were discharged
from the place would not In after life be
compelled 10 speak OF IT as a prison. II
the name was changed the boys would
soon learn 20 view the institution In the
light OF n school, and would speak of II
as such.
PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS
IL was also decided to lay before the
Executive Committee the advisability of
renting an ofiice-room, where the secre-
tary and treasurer could have permanent
headquarters. Upon recommendation OF
the president some changes were made In
the standing committees. 1t was decided
70 take from the FinSnce Committee the
duty OF locking after donations and new
members and to organize a separate COM
mittee for that purpose, to be known
as the Membership Committee This lat
ter was TO take the place of the Commit
tee on Protection and Relief. The Com
mttee on Penal LEGISLATION and Prison
Management was changed to the Commit
tee on Law and Legislation. The duty OF
the latter is TO attend to all legal matters
relating to the association.
The old Board OF Directors were re-
elected. and the following officers chosen
for the ensuing year: Mr. James Caskie,
president: Major Robert Stiles. first vice
president; Mr.. A. II. Christian, second
vice-president. and Mr.. w. b. Williams,
secretary and treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
GOVERNOR O'FERRALL's TRIP.
Arrival Mt AsheviIIe - Exaggerated
Reports About the Fire.

AsHEVILLE, n. c.. April l6.-(special)
Governor OFerrsll and party arrived this
afternoon after most pleasant trip. They
were met at Salisbury by Adjutant-Gene-
.al Cameron, representing the Governor
Of North Carolina. and Major Wilson,
nresldent of the State Board OF Railroad
Commissioners.
Exaggerated reports OF the nre at bat.
tery-Park Hotel reached the Governor at
noon. but a cordial telegram from Man
ager McKissick gave assurance that the
marty would be comfortably cared for. But
Tor broken doors as result OF energetic
efforts to awaken the guests, and broken
ceiling I'm the wing adjoining the kitchen.
one would never suppose that what prom
isad 10 be disastrous fire had visited the
hotel this morning
The loss is about 10000. The hotel VIII
be repaired at once. The main part OF
the building is uninjured, and guests are
received as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
NUN Y0N' s
REMEDIES
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
A SEPARATE CURE FOR EACH DIS
EASE AT ALL DRUGGISTS,
MOSTLY % CENTS A BOTTLE.

Munyon's Improved homeopathic Rem
edies act almost instantly, speedily curing
the most obstinate cases. rheumatism
cured in from one to three days. Dyspep-
STA and all stomach. troubles quickly re-
lieved. Catarrh positively cured. Head
ache cured In FIVE minutes. Nervous dis
eases promptly cured. Kidney troubles.
Piles, Neuralgia. Asthma. and all Fe-
male Complaints quickly cured. Munyon's
Vitalizer imparts new life and vlgor.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon.
1906 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease
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HarrciI-saIsbury.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., April 10
fSneclal 1-Yesterday In the Baptist
church. In Hamilton. at 3 o'clock p. NJ,
Miss Mary Salisbury, OF that place. was
married TO MIR. W. l.. Harrell. OF Scot
land Neck. Rev. G. ]. Dowell. OF Dur
ham. \. c.. performing the ceremony. a
number OF the friends OF the bride and
,rroou from this place attended. The
bridal party came to the home OF the
s,roo,n,s father. near Scotland Neck. last
night. where bountIful supper was
served. The groom is one OF Scotland
Nec,s,s best young men. and the bride
"a nonular and accomplished. Mr.. and
Ms farrell will live here.
cantain w. II. Kitchn had so much
recovered from his hurt that he went TO
Raleigh yesterday to attend Popuiist
meeting.
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SALISBURY.
Casts OF Gold Nuggets-Buiiding I'm
prOvements.

SALISBURY, n. c.. April l6.-(Special)
The Smithsonian Institution. having made
duplicate pIaster-casts. which were also
gilded with gold, OF the S-pound and 10
pound gold nuggets that were found at
the Crawford mine, in Stanly county.
about a year ago. has sent a cast OF
each nugget to Mr. r. Eames. Jr.. SUI
perlntendent OF the mine.
The Building Committee OF our City
Council has selected the plans OF Mr.
Leon Ernest Seay. In preference to five
or six others. for the new city Hall TO be
erected here Mr.. Seay's plans for six new
modern stores and the Methodist church
have also been accepted.
A twenty-room hotel, to be located near
the new rallway-shops, has been let to
contractors.
plans are being matured TO build
block OF ten new brick stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
Lie a Murderer or Nots

AKRON, o.. April is.--one week ago.
Romulus Cotell alias John smith made
the startling announcement that he had
wilfully murdered Alvin A. Stone aud
wife and Ira +. Stillson. Yesterday he
made another announcements. IN which he
states that he did not commit the MUIR
ders He says he knows nothing what
ever OF having made q confession. and
that he never has yet told any one that
he committed the murders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
Rn,,road Men Discharged.

BRISTOL. TENN, April l6.-tspeeiai.)-
Conductors I'D Galloway, Frank Stanley,
Frank Biarehead, and ]. u. Bonham' and
Engineers NJ. p. Kidd and X. +. Hooper
VINO are among the Oldest and best known
passenger-train men on the Norioik hhd
W estern road, have been discharged LOT
failure, ii is alleged, to observe the ruies
OF the company. They are all citizens
OF Bristol, and some OF them have peen
In the service Of the company for
quarter OF a century.
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SOUTH CAROLINA AT CHICAGO.
4 Company to See That State Is
Properly Represented.

sPARTANBURG, S. c., April 16-As
result of the convention here last night
for the purpose Of having South Carolina
creditably represented at the Southern
states Exposition, at Chicago. a commit
tee, OF which J. C. Hemphill is chairman,
has already begun operations looking to-
ward the organization Of the South Caro-
lima Exposition Company, which VIII de-
wise extensive plans to carry out TO the
fullest extent the wishes and sentiments
entertained by the convention held here
Yesterday. The company will be organized
with Governor Evans as president. and a
fund of $4,000 will be raised to carry out
the objects Of the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

seemed to be large ball of pure white
fire descended from the heavens directly
over the depot. and. passing toward the
south, disappeared behind large hill.
Many OF our residents have seen meteors
and comets, but nothing like this was
ever witnessed by them before. II gave
a light as bright as an arc light. and
seemed to descend very slowly. making
everything appear as bright as monday.
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The pry-Good. Market.

NEW YORK, April i6.-In the dry-yoods
market to-day reports OF retail trade
show a falling or for the three days Of
the week, a result attributed. 10 the ex-
IRENE heat which has prevailed. Tho
jobbIng trade was q1ieter also, but both
retailers and jobbers have had a better
weeks business so far than for some time
past. the former materially so. The
primary market has shown but little
change from the conditions noted IN re-
cent reDorts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
HnI Pissed EOurScOrc.

Mr.. James T. Alfriend, an old resident
of Richmond. died yesterday morning at
the residence OF his son, on Ross street.
He was In the SD year of his age, and
was a tailor by trade. Mr.. Alfriend was
able TO be out last Friday, but suffered on
Saturday his third stroke Of paralysis
and Il was this that caused his death
The funeral will take place from LAUREL
street Methodist church this afternoon
al $3.50 o'clock. and the interment VIII be
made I'm RiVervlew Cemetery.
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nanxiIle,a Primary.

DANvILLE. VA. April i6.-CSpeciai)-
This was an ideal day fer an election
and the consequences was large vote
was polled in the primary held for city
oliicers and members OF the council. Tue
result was the following nominations tor
officers: For Mayor. Harry Wooding;
commemorative Attorney. N. II. Massie;
sergeant, i. II. Boisseau; Treasurer,
George p. Geoshegan.
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REV. A. j. DIAz IMPRISONED.
lie Is superinte ndent of Baptist Mis-
aims I'm Cuba.

ATLANTA, GA. April ia telegram
was received to-day from Habana by
DIR. T. F. Tichenor. corresponding secre-
tary Of the Home Mission Board. inform
ing him that the Rev. A. ]. Diaz, an
American citizen, and superintendent OF
the missions Of the Southern Baptist Con-
vention In Cuba, has been imprisoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
THE cocKADE CITY.
rbr Municipal Pot Boiiins-success-
fuI Huntsmen.

PETERSBURG. April i6-tspecial)--The
municipal political pot here is boiling by
reason of the number OF candidates who
have entered for the Democratic primary.
on the g.st-especiaiiy for seats In the
IL IS understood that the Republicans OF
,be First Ward will certainly put UP a
Council ticket o be voted for In May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17

VENICE. April 16.-The sailors belong
Ing 10 the German warships lying here
landed last evening and were feted by
the inhabitants in St Marks Square.
where bands of music played German
national airs and the crowds cheered the
sailors repeatedly The warships sailed
for Germany this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
p,cbmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. April 16.-(Speeial)-J. j.
,ontaeue. Fifth Avenue; NJ. b. Leonaru'
Everett; II. d. Eicheberger NJ. Kahdo'pn'
,t.r,horoueh; w. J. Payne. Astor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
. c.,..t,.I visitor nj MnIboro'.

MII.LBORo. VA. April i6.-tspeciai.)-
Quite a phenomenon was witnessed ny
many OF the residents OF Miilboro' at
ave minutes TO o'clock tonight what
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-17
The LAUREL INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
No Longer known As the Reformn-
tcrs-AnuunI Meeting.

The Prison Association OF Virginia held
is annual meeting last night in the parlor
n the Young Mems Christian Association
President James Casisie presiding Mr.
caskie reported that the reformatory was
.n a very satisfactory condition, and had
al present about one hundred and hfty
Inmates During the Eve years since the
Institution was opened. he said probably
one hundred and fifty had been discharged
from q. showing that the work was in-
ereasing very rapidly. and was an I'm
poriant one. Mr.. Caskie stated That the
legislature had appropriated at the past
session 5000 20 The institution, SZ,OV0 10
be used In paying of its indebtedness. and
me balance 20 construct new dOTmitoIy
building. which was much needed The
foundation for this building had already
been dug, ne said. and work upon the
structure would probably commence the
Isl Of May. lie described the trip which
he legislators made TO the reformatory
as; winter. and said they all seemed to
BE- enthusiastic over the work OF the In
tutut.on.
LET TIE PEOPLE SEE.
Mr. Caskie said he was In hopes that he
,ould some time this summer secure "a
coach or two from the Richmond. Fred
eficksburg. and Potomac railroad ana car
~ number OF prominent citizens 10 the
iefoTmatory. as he thought this would be
the best way 70 awaken public interest
IN this great work.
DR. James, who lives near the reforma-
tory. and Is the physician for the lnstitu-
uon. reported that there was piece 81
resoow land upon the property which
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-10
GIRDLETREE.

Mr.. W. &. Beachboard, of Onley,
Va, formerly of our town, spent last
Saturday with friends in Girdletree.
Mr.. c. V. Row.ey visited Chinco-
league this week.
Many Of our citizens interested in
Spring Hill Cemetery spent Thursday
afternoon clearing off the grounds, in
which their loved ones are inferred.
Miss Aline Jones paid Snow Hill II
short visit last Wednesday.
Mrs. Columbus Ellis returned home
on Thursday after a pleasant visit TO
friends in Cedartown.
Miss Matte Sooy spent last Mon
day with Miss Ruth Sturgis at Good
Will.
Mrs Mary Rowiey and Mrs. Anne
Payne were entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Jones on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Eugene Rowley having pur-
chased the property formerly known
as whites Hotel is having it re-
modelled, and will shortly remove to
said place.
The Epworthians will give Liter
AIRY entertainment Thursday, October
10Th. Longfellow will be the reign
ing author on that evening.
MIR. Charlie Hudson, of New York
was the guest Of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Moses Hudson few days OF this
week.
DIR. G. II. Bennum and wife enter
tanned few of their friends last Thurs.
day evening.
Mr. J. Beauchamp of Princess Anne,
made business trip To our town last
Monday.
Mrs Gertrude Smack who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore returned
home this week
Mr.. James T.. Bonneville, of POGO
moke CITY, visited Girdletree last
Wednesday.
Miss Bette Redden spent last week
with her aunt, Mrs. MILKY Hancock,
of franklin City.
Mrs. George Hewitt of Philadel-
phia. is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Byard Dukes.
Many Of our citizens visited Snow
Hill on Tuesday and heard the Hon.
Joshua Miles
Prot. John Robinson, of Baltimore,
paid Girdletree a short visit on Thurs
day.
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Mrs. Susie II. Selby. wife Of Mr..

Mrs. Susie ii. Selby. wife of Mr.
Thomas p. Selby, of this town, died
Wednesday morning OF complication
OF diseases. She had been i'll for some
time and spent several months of this
year IN hospital near Philadelphia.
She had the very best Of medical
attention, but her case was Il hopeless
one. She was the sister OF Revs. j.
Heston and Alvin Wiley and of
Samuel ii, Wiley. Esq. a former
editor OF the MESSENGER, all natives
OF 81. Michaels, Talbot county, where
her parents resided for many years.
Mrs. Selby when in good health was
an active worker in the NJ. +. Church
and the various societies connected
with it, She was a lovely Christian
woman, devoted to her family and
loved by her neighbors. Death has
released her from her suffering and
although she will be greatly missed by
her many friends in this town, they
know that their loss is her eternal
gain. Besides her husband she leaves
little son and large number of
relatives. The funeral services were
held in the NJ. l.. Church Yesterday
and interment made in the family lot
in the churchyard. The editors OF the
MESSENGER extend to the bereaved
husband and relatives their sympathy
in the great loss they have sustained.
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GREENBACKVILLE.

Miss Callie McCleary spent Tuesday
with friends in Georgetown.
Mrs. S. r. Stebbins, of Atlantic
City, returned to her home Monday
after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs.
Jay Risley on Church St.
Mrs. Henry Sharpley and Mrs.
Jake Shane returned home Tuesday
after visit to friends and relatives in
Georgetown.
Miss Title Wilson has returned to
Baltimore after spending the summer
with her sister, Mrs. Ella Smith.
Mrs. n. l.. Mason, of Snow Hill, is
the welcome guest OF her mother, Mrs.
Major Z. Selby. Mrs. Mason is a
former resident of this town and high.
" esteemed by all.
Mrs. Hallway Smith, of Chinco.
league. spent part of last week with
her mother, Mrs. Jarman Of this town.
Miss Margie Haas returned to Phil
adelphia Tuesday, after three months
visit to her sister, Mrs. Frank Finck
on Front ST.
Mrs. Dan IIatters, of Baltimore, i,
the guest Of her brother, Mr. John l..
Hudson.
Miss Katie Nelson returned To our
town Sunday to resume her school.
She has many friends in this town who
are glad TO have her with us
Miss Maggie Haas returned to vii
mington Thursday after spending
several weeks with her sister. Mrs
Frank Finck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-10

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A PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES
IRONSIIIRE.

Mr.. Arthur X. Mills formerly OF
this place, but now of Wilmington,
Del, is visiting his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Elijah Mills.
Miss Clara Davis, of near Berlin, is
visiting her friend, Miss Ruth Mar
shall.
Mr.. William Peters who has been
spending some time with his parents
returned to Wilmington Commercial
College last "Wednesday much to the
regret Of his many friends.
Mrs. Martha Kelly is visiting friends
and relatives in Philadelphia.
Epworth Pra, err Meeting tomorrow
evening Sunday at $50 Z. NJ.
Topic, "rhe Circle of Duty" Miss
BERTHE Scott, Leader.
Mr. Lemuel Kelley who spent last
week with friends and relatives here,
returned to Philadelphia las. Satur-
day.
Rumor predicts wedding soon.
Give us guess.
Mr.. William Boston, who has been
quite sick with asthma, we are very
glad TO say, is now out again.
Miss Alice Littleton is visiting
friends at Libertytown.
Mrs. Joseph Boston is on the sick
list.
Miss Roma Smack who has been
i'll for some time, we are glad 10 say,
is much improved
Miss Lillian West visited Miss
BERTHE and Lou Birmingham last
Thursday.
The revival services are now in
progress at the NJ. +. Church conduct
ed bv Rev. Edward Davis. We hope
that much good will be accomplished.
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would then begin 10 get back to its
old-time value and his crops would
find market at a price which would
make farming pay. His earnest,
straight forward talk had great effect
upon the people and at the conclusion
of his address several farmers, who
have heretofore affiliated with the
Republican party, told him that they
intended TO vote for Bryan and they
thought it the duty of the farmers and
workingmen of Worcester county to
stand shoulder to shoulder for free
silver this year
At POcomOkc.
Messrs. Bryant aud Yellott left here
Immediately after the meeting and
went to Pocomoke City, where at
night they addressed big audience
in Wilkinson's Hall.
At Newark.
A Bryan and Sewall Club was
organized at Newark on Thursday
evening Of last week. The meeting
was an enthusiastic one and the club
was organized with big membership.
Messrs. George w. Purnell and Charles
S. Richardson addressed the meeting.
John b. Richards was made president
and A. p. Bowen secretary of the club,
and Gao II p;oho.l.o,, n,,.ol 49,,
buttons, which were unanimously adop-
ted, endorsing the Chicago platform.
The club will meet every Thursday
evening and extends an invitation to
our public speakers TO address it.
The club was addressed this week on
Thursday night by Mr. David +.
Pratt, of Queponco, who made an able
presentment of the issues of the day.
Newark District is enthusiastic for
Bryan and Free Silver.
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1urder i'm the
Second Degree.
John GOrdy Convicted in the
WicomicO County Court.

John Gordy, who has been in Snow
Hill Jail several months under charge
of numbering Lizzie Timmons near
Berlin, was convicted on Wednesday
by Wicomico jury, Of murder in the
second degree. The evidence against
the negro was circumsiantial, but
States Attorney Jones had worked up
such string Of it against him that the
public has no doubt that he is the
murderer Of the woman. Wicomico
people say they never heard more
able argument than that pres nted by
Worcester's States Attorney Gordy
has not yet been sentenced, but he will
likely get Is years. Most people think
he should swing.
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COlOrcd Preachers To Meet
Here.

Next Wednesday and Thursday the
annual convention of the Salisbury
District Preachers Association will be
held in Snow Hill and will be in
session for two DAYS. The program
prepared for the occasion is as fellows {:
WEDNESDAY. OCT. II.
. A. NJ Conservation Meeting. Subject
Faith Hebrews ri. q.
Address OF welcome Rev. j. III. Johnson.
Kcsponse-Rev. j :. Coulhourn.
why DO We send Missionaries To Roman
Catholic Countries ?-Rev. I. j. Ebert.
Why do our Lives Lack Spiritual Unity #
Rev. q. 49, Coleman.
How can the Morals OF the Race be I'm.
proved Paper by Rev. w. j. Bean
Reports from Pastors.
5.Si p. NJ Temperance Sermon Rev {. W.
Pulet.
THURSDAY. OCT. l..
. A. Instrumentation Meeting Subject
Work and once Of the Holy spir, Paper
by Prof. j. {. Dunn.
How may the Epworih League hc made
more Helpful: Rev N. ". Moore.
Pastoral Work Paper by Rev. VI. l.. Nc
Kenny.
our Institutions and their Needs Rev. viii
more 4 Waters.
Is the Notion Of God the only Innate Idea in
the Soul Paper 10y Rev. &. A. Tindiey.
How do You Get Your Sermons; Sym
postum.
How can we Improve the Method OF Holding
our Camp Meetings Rev. ". V. Waters.
20 p. M.-Sermon: The Missionary Spirit
in Christianity Hev. A. l.. Martin.
Address by Presiding Elder. 4. X. shockley
Pastors and Presiding Elders from
other Districts are cordially invited To
I've present II is earnestly hoped that
every prea cher ia the District will
raise his church aid and report at the
Preachers meeting
For the Committee
J. II. Johnson, President
I. II. BJ-TLER. Secretary
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Why is II,

if catarrh is blood disease, as some claim,
that phy scians frequently advise change of
air and climate TO those suffering: Catarrh
is a climatic affection, and nothing but u
local remedy or II change of climate will
cure it, Ely's Cream Balm is efficient rs
to do away with the necessity of leaving
home and friends, causing instant relief
and is "a real cure of eatarrh.
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