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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
SEXTUPLE TRAGEDY.
The Deliberate Murder Of Fire Persons
and Then Suicide.
SEVENTH DEATH RESULTS.
The Invalid Sister of the Msrderes
Dies Of shock from the Terrible
Occurrence -Srn.an,ty supposed
Cause OF the Crime.

ROCKVILLE, IND. April 1.-Thls
morning at o'clock Peter Egbers. a
young man. % years OF age,s shot ana
killed Mrs. Hermann Haschks and her
two children, Hermann and Maggie:
Sheriff w. ID. Null. and Constable w. M.
Sween. He then killed himself. and his
sister. Florence Egbert. who was lying
very i'll with typhold-fever, died shortly
after the tragedy. Of the shock.
About o'clock young Egbert was sent
into the back yard to saw some wood for
family use. Shortly after. while Mrs
Haschke was out milking her COW. Egbert
occurred a double-barrslled breech-loading
shotgun. and going into the Haschks
house, which was next door TO his home.
shot the little daughter, a child Of 10
years, dead and wounded the boy, two
years younger. who ran out ON the porch.
where Egbert shot him again, killing him
instantly. The murderer then went out
into the alley and levelled his gun at Mrs.
Haschke, who. seeing his intention. at
tempted to escape. He shot her, however.
the charge taking effect in the top OF her
Haschke fingered in an unconscious state
for about two hours. when death put an
end to her sufferings.
Having completed this work OF BUTCH
cry Egbert shouldered his gun and de-
liberately walked up into the business
part OF the town. Sheriff Null and Con-
stable Sweem we're planning a means OF
capture OF the murderer. f,gbert was
walking across the north side OF the
square, holding his gun in position. with
both barrels cooked. when he saw Null
and Sweem crossing the street toward
him. He called out 10 them not to come
any nearer. The two officers then retired
into a stairway In the National Bank
building for moments consultation,
when Egbert turned. and. coming upon
them suddenly. shot and instantly killed
both men.
The murderer then started to run,
taking a westward course toward tho
fair grounds, number Of citizens IN close
pursuit. lie ran like deer, UNTIL while
crossing an open field. Just west OF town,
a shot from his pursuers took effect IN his
heel. This crippled him, and. though he
managed to scale the enclosure OF the
fair grounds. he was unable to run furth-
er, and crawling into stall In the fair
grounds, he shot himself I'm the right
breast. The fire from his gun ignited
his clothing, which was nearly burned
when he was found.
Business Is suspended. The dead are
being prepared for burial, but no arrange-
ments for their funerals have been made.
Egbert was at one time confined In tho
insane asylum, but had been discharged as
cured. The general belief is that insanity
was the cause Of the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
sTREET-RAHwAY NEWS.
Fight over che seven-Pines Road
Traction Company's Wires.

The property-owners along the Seven
Pines railway are again at war with the
railway people. and, as a result, Mr.. K.
S. Read on Thursday tore down the
station platform at Highland Springs,
with the ayowed purpose Of extending
his garden fence to the middle of the
tracks Of the offending company. AS
work on the fence has not yet begun, II is
doubtful what action will be taken by
the railroad people. BY law. the property
owners along the roads OF the county own
one-half OF the thoroughfares on which
their land fronts, the right OF way being
only conceded for mutual convenience OF
the landowners
The Richmond Traction Company Ia
now stringing its feeder" wires, and is
attaching them to the cross-beam, which.
Il was supposed was 10 be LEFT for the
fire-alarm wires. superintendent Thomp-
son. OF the Fire-Alarm Telegraph, discov-
cred that no place was being left for his
wires, and notified Colonel Cutshaw. A
conference of the railroad officials and the
Engineer was held, and the result was
that the City Engineer ordered the Trac-
ton Company to lower its wires. and
make room for the fire-alarm wires.
The electric arc lights will be placed
on the Traction Company's poles as soon
as Colonel Cutshaw has passed on the
plan TO be carried out. The company
will attach TO the trolley poles a wooden
post six feet high, on which will rest the
light 1t viii not take long TO make the
change and remove the old wooden poles.
The cost win he about $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
They Are Committed by "a Negro
Contortiouist at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April Ia
To-day Henry Johnson, a negro contor-
ZIONIST, accompanied by Zena Holt, girl
OF II, TO whom he has been paying attcn-
ton, went to Vallambrosa. an isolated
wooded hill five miles from this city. by
electric railway. Two hours afterwards
he returned 70 the city alone. Drawing a
rough diagram OF the country about VAL
lambrosa, he folded Snd addressed IL 10
the girls mother. and asked another ne
gro TO deliver IT, saying that he had kill
ed the girl. Then drawing a pistol. he
shot himself dead through the head.
Taking the route indicated In the draw
ing. a crowd Of excited people followed
an officer to the spot. Half mile from
the car-line they found the grl lying
dead. About 100 feet way were her hat
and some paper sacks containing fruit
and knickknacks. showing that the pair
had lunched. Nearby a fearful struggle
had taken place, and The negro girls dress
Was almost torn from her body. Two piss
tol-balls had entered the body. The fatal
shot glanced upward from the shoulder
and had passed completely through the
brain and out at the eye. which hung
from It's socket.
In the scene. and in many details the
crime was very suggestive Of the murder
OF Pearl Bryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

took part I'm the coIloquy TO inform Mr.
Picker that the difference between this
class OF Confederates and those whose
pensions for service In the Mexican end
Indian wars had been restored TO them by
Congress. lay IN the fact that the latter
deserted no service and the former had.
The message OF the President, vetoing
the bill granting a pension OF so a
month 20 Francis H.. Hoover, was read
and referred to the Committee on Invalid
Pensions.
The hour OF 2:S0 having arrived, under a
special order. the House suspended public
business. and listened TO eulogies upon the
late Representatives w. II. Grain. OF the
Eleventh District of Texas. and at 40
o'clock. the House. on motion OF Mr. Pen
dleton. adopted the usual resolutions, and
as further mark OF respect, took re-
cess until s o'clock.
dozen members gathered In the chamber
at o'clock and heard Messrs. Hardy IRE
publcan) OF Indiana, Gibson (Republicam
Of Tennessee. Wheeler OemocraO OF Ala
bama, Curtis Republican, OF Kansas. and
Mahoney Republican) OF New York. make
general speeches on the matter of pen
sions.
At 1906 O'Clock. no one else desiring 10
talk, on motion of Mr.. Picker uSepubli-
cam Of South Dakota. the House ad-
journed until Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

versity College OF Medicine, has returne''
to his home. in Halifax county.
Miss Kate Potter, OF North Dahoes-
who Is visiting Mrs. John Shears, on Or-
leans street, will leave this week for New
York. on a visit to friends.
Mr.. Archibald Black. OF this city. no"
living near Montreal, Caiada. ana iatner
of Mr.. James Black, of Sutton, mas nae .,,
a surgical operation performed that WIN,
no doubt, prove fatal and his recovery IL
beyond hope.
superintendent J. NJ. Bryant. OF the
National Cemetery. will receive WITHIN
the next few days sfrom West Rutland,
VT, twenty-five head-stones 10 be placed
In the cemetery.
The Fulton Reading Rooms, at NO ~
Denny street. were literally patronized
this week, as shown by the large number
OF people who registered there. quite
number OF new books and magazines
have been added to the already we'll
filed library.
Mrs A. G. Bradley was elected treasurer
OF the Kings Daughters and Sons az
the last meeting. TIE next meeting VIII
be held at the residence OF Mrs. Bradley,
on Williamsburg avenue, Monday eve
ming, the 9th. at O'Clock. The sewing
Society of Waddill-M Memorial church pre-
SenleQ the cnurcn Win u udnuSohC OWN
last Sunday.
The friends In Fulton OF Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Sears. of Newport News, sympa'
thize with them IN the loss OF their infant
child, which was buried from the Chesa'
peake and Ohio train on last Sunday
Mr.. Sears was for many years business
man Of Fulton, and o station man al
Engine House No. g. Mrs. Sears was un'
able 10 be present at the burial, on ac'
count of sickness.
Denny-Street Methodist Episcopal sun
day school is now the banner school in
the matter Of attendance, Of collections,
conversions, and the number OF new pu-
pills. The March report showed collections,
81. IS: attendance, 50 per cent; new pupils,
IS: conversions, 30. This is a fine show
ing. and reflects great credit on Rev. w.
T. Williams. pastor, who has been IN
charge only about six months. The church
is I'm the most fiourishing condition ever
known in its history.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Annie 2. Ccufeld to Mr.. George Haycox,
of Newport News, Wednesday. April 18th,
nj the residence of the brides mother
IN Varina, Henrico. Rev. p. r. Throck-
morton will perform the marriage cere-
mony. The bride-elect Is the daughter On
Mr. John Garfield, prominent and pros
porous farmer on lower James river
Henrlco The future home Of the couple
will be IN Newport News
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
NOTES AMONG THE MILITARY.
No Encampments Likely to BE Held
This Year-ArOund the Armory.

This year-ArOund the Armory.
The proposed encampments Of the First
Regiment, Howitzers, and Blues last sum-
mer had TO give way to duty. The Howit-
gers and Blues saw ten days OF hard work
at Pocahontas, and large number Of the
regimental soldier lads served for eleven
DAYS at Lunenburg during the first trial
OF the now famous Pollard murderers.
1t is not likely that any OF the military
organizations in the city Will take an
outing this year, as much or their time
will be occupied in preparing for the re-
ception of visiting soldiers during the re-
union In June, and after that time in
again putting things in ship-shape
During the past few weeks the soldier
lads have been resting on their oars.
Nothine Of general interest has occurred,
save the election Of a few lieutenants to
III vacancies Very little recruiting has
been accomplished, and enlisting is al
most at a standstill. The companies con-
tinue to drill weekly.
NJ lanes X. Eddins last Monday cele-
brated his twenty-ffth year as a Virginia
Volunteer. Mr.. Eddins enlisted in the old
Sidney Grays during ISL, and was soon
thereafter transferred 10 Company ID,
and IS now a private in Company y. Mr..
Eddins has been armorer Of the First
Regiment for twelve years.
IJeutenants V. S. Hardwick. Company
+. and George n. Skipwith, Company G,
have received their commissions.
Mr.. ]. L. Moring. the State armorer,
who succeeded Mr.. John ID. Snyder IL an
all-around gun man, and will I'LL the
place well.
First-IIeutenant John ]. Haverty, Of
Company b. has been placed on the re-
tired list. The popular officer has been
I'm I'll health some time, and had to retire
from active service.
Most " me ref'mental soldier l7f- nov
wear the regulation cap recently adopted
and lately issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
GREAT FIRE AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
A Large Part of the business Quar-
Ter MISUNDERSTANDING

CRIPPLE CREEK, COL, April 20
The main portion OF the business section
of the city is in ashes tonight. Charred
tlmbers and crumbling walls now mark
the sites Of what were the best business
blocks Of the town. one million dollars
is considered by some TO be a conservative
estimate Of the damage while others
place the loss as high as two millions. AS
nearly as can be estimated at a late hour
tonight, the insurance win not exceed
$500
At l o'clock this afternoon the fire orig
mated in Carey's secondhand store. The
firemen responded quickly and the olaze
was not thought TO be serious, but sud-
den change in the wind caused the hames
TO spread. Then 1t was seen that half
dozen buildings on the corner OF Meyer
and Third streets would be destroyed, ana
the occupants made hasty preparations
for the removal Of their goods TO places
of safety Every moment added fury TO
the flames. Every vehicle in the town
was pressed into service by merchants
anxious to save the contents Of their
stores. and great confusion existed, during
which a number OF casualties occurred
from runaway teams. The merchants
were not successful in removing their
goods. the flames spreading with such ra-
pidity that not more than one tenth Of
their wares was saved.
When the post-office caught II became
evident that desperate measures would
have to be adopted TO stop the spread Of
the flames, and the water-supply being
moor The fremen decided to resort 10 the
use Of dynamite, and number Of build
ings were thus sacrificed before the fire
had reached them. During the progress of
the explosions a fireman, whose name
cannot be learned was probably fatally
injured by having one of his legs blown
of
Late this evening the fire was finally
gotten under control, having destroyed
the entire section surrounded by Eatan,
Third. and Fourth streets. The buildings
Included In the burned district are First
National Bank, the Gold and Stock Ex-
change, the post-oiice, the Topic the
city iail. and several large rooming
houses and hotels. All the mails in the
post-office were destroyed.
Great excitement prevailed at the city
iau. and as the prisoners could not be
cared for elsewhere, Marshal Jim Mar
shall threw open the doors and released
the convicts. Telegraph and telephone
service were for time suspended, but
tonight communication is partially re-
stored Those who are not affected nave
offered shelter 10 the homeless. OF whom
there are several hundred. The burned
district viii be rebuilt later on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
FIrzsIMMoNs AND coRBETT.
Agreement for Fight between
Them-APficIes Signed.

NEW YORK, April 25.-Articles Of
agreement for a finish fight under Queens
berry rules between Fitzsimmons and Cor.
bet were signed to-day by william A.
Brady, on behalf OF Corbett, and Dan A.
Stuart. Of Texas. the third party 10 the
agreement. who 0fYers a purse OF $1,000
for tho fight. The meeting was held at
the Police Gazette Office Stuart wired
Fitzsimmons at Cincinnati asking him
to have a representative at the meeting.
Martin Julian, Fitksimmonss agent. wted
that neither Fitzsmmons nor himself
would be present TO consider an offer
from anybody for n match with Corbett.
Julian added that no offers would be con-
sdered on behalf OF Corbett until the lat
ter had met and defeated either Maher or
Slavin. Brady wss nettled at Julian's re-
ply. and said he would bet $1,000 70 SOC
that Corbett would defeat Fitzsimmona
In a finish fight. lie also said he would
bet $4,000 even that Corbett could knock
out F1tzsimmons in ten rounds. F1tzstm-
mons. II Is said. will leave for England
next week. Brady announced that II this
was n fact. Corbett would follow him Oh
the next ship and force him to fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
RECTAL AT wO,rAy's COLLEGE.
Most Delightful Entertainment by
The puufIa of Two Departmeuts

Most DetiRhfful Entertat ny
the Pupils of Two Departments.
A most enjoyable reception was given
at the Woman's College on Friday eve
ming, by the pupils OF Miss Carrie X.
Jones, piano. and Miss Lenore Duke,
school Of oratoTy.
Mr.. Charles W. Hunter. Jr., whose rich
baritone voice Is well known in Rich
mond, was most heartily encored at the
conclusion OF each song.
Miss Joness pupils showed an artistic
skill and appreciation OF the higher order
OF music that Is unusual in such young
students. They gave every evidence Of
the most careful training.
The school OF oratory under Miss Duke,
has won dessryedly high reputation.
The following les the programme as rem
dered:
"Gavotte," Of. Presson Miller) Miss f.
Elsie jennings: Little Waltz"
G.hmant.) Miss Annie Laurie Pitt; Read
ing. 1.-THE Spanish Mother" Miss Lucille
Hoffman; "Andante con yariozoni,"
Gaydn) Miss Sallie c. Webster; Fear
Not, Ye, o, Israeli Dudley Buck) Mr..
Hunter; Senate Op. T." first movement
Heethoven.) Miss Lena F. Johnson; Read
ing. $50 Was l." Miss Josie Christlan;
"Baeatelle." Up. Scharwenka) Miss Annie
+. Bell; Senate in A." Odozart,D Miss
Lucy l.. Land; Reading. "Hagar." Miss
Lucille Hamlet; Norwegian Bridal Pro-
cossion, Passing BY" (Greg) Miss Ida
Lee Baldwin; Consistency" Webber)
Mr.. Hunter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
GLAD HE Is COMING.
Fulton Baptists RsjOlced at the Accept
anCe Of Rev. Mr.. Harrison.
HIS LIFE IN THE MINISTRY.
Has Done Good Work as Missionary,
Evangelist, Educator, and PASTOR
End.
End.

There is great rejoicing among the Full
ton Baptists over the acceptance by Rev.
J. r. Harrison. OF the call recently ex-
tended him to the pastorate OF that
church. This welcome piece of news
was conveyed to them yesterday morn
Ing through the columns OF the Dispatch.
and the formal announcement will pro-
baby be made at the morning service
to-day. A letter is expected from Rev.
Mr.. Harrison within the next day or
two. giving fun information as to when
he will arrive in Richmond. and enter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
GIVEN IN MIR. PoPE's NAME.
Many Requests That IL Is Known
He Intended to Make.

The executors OF Mr.. John Pope have
within the last few days paid number
OF requests. which they knew It to be
the purpose OF the millionaire to make.
although provision was not made for
them in his viii.
A few days after the death OF Mr..
Pope it was reported that he had left
some pencil memoranda OF gifts that he
intended 10 make, and that his executors
would carry out his wishes In the mat
ter. One Of the executors. when Ques-
toned by the Dispatch at the time,
replied that he regarded such memo
randa, II left, as entirely private.
Within the last few days, however, n
number Of persons who we're nearly
associated with the cigarette magnate
either In business or as close friends
have been pleasantly surprised 70 receive
checks for handsome sums. accompanied
by kind letters from Mr. George Pope.
II Is understood that the gifts made in
this way aggregate at least $4,000. In
a gathering of a few evenings ago there
were three gentlemen who had received
81 600 each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Annomattox escaped TO the army under
General Joseph f. Johnston. and sur
rendered with that army. at Greensboro
n. g.
After the war Mr.. Myers returned TO
this city. and since then had been almost
constantly employed as travelling broker
for some OF the best-known firms IN
the south. He was a member OF Widows
Son Lodge. No. $50, A., IT,. and A. NJ
F,mporia, Va, which lodge has re-
oiested Dove Lodge, No. 81. OF this city,
10 accord TO him the funeral rites Of that
order. He was in the elst year Of his
age. and leaves to mourn him de-
voted wife and an interesting family.
He was the brother OF Major A. Myers,
of Norfolk; e. Myers, OF Petersburg; and
S. A Myers, OF New York, the two FORM
or Of whom were at his bedside du-
ring his last hours.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence. at o'clock on Monday
Mr.. Myers was faithful friend, a de-
voted husband, and an afrectionate IA
Their.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Pleasant Evening at the Art Club.

Arrangements have been completed by
the Entertainment Committee OF the Art
Club for what viii undoubtedly frove
most delightful evening at their club
room. corner Fourth and Franklin streets,
Friday, May 1st, at $50 =. NJ. Mr.. Sum-
mers Morton has kindly consented to
show his magnificent collection OF stere-
onficon views. embracing some OF the
choicest bits Of landscape and marines,
ss we'll as the architectural beauties OF
Turope and America Coming. as this
Entertainment does, Just previous to the
clubs first annual exhibition, the men,
snira lion from these wonderful effects in
iight and shade, studies In grouping. SC.
and a large proportion OF both associate
and charter members NIL no doubt. be
sgrsmme is being arranged, and a list OF
shoaa taking part will be given later in
he week. TIE evening classes in char
cno, and pen and ink free to all men,
bers) are proving very popular. and are
LARGELY attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Money Cor Naval Militia.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Secretary
Herbert has made the annual allotments
OF money TO the several State naval
militia organizations of the country on
the basis of the returns of the strength
OF the naval militia up to April 1st These
returns show that in fourteen States
there are organizations, composed Of 293
officers and 1899 enlisted men. The APP
propriation was $1,000 from which 81 1000
was deducted for the purchase Of books
of instruction. 10 be issued pro rata.
Southern States-North Carolina, II off,
GERS. 162 men. SILICA; South Carolina, Il
officers, 165 men, $l,1SG; Georgia officers,
% men. S7oi; Louisiana, Is officers, 2l7 men,
81 $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DEATH OF MIR. w. w. MYERS.
This Higbly-Respected Gentleman
Passed Away Yesterday.

Mr.. W. w. Myers, passed away at his
home, No. s17 east Leigh street, yester-
day afternoon, at 2I5 o'clock.
Mr.. Myers, though a native OF this
city. was for many years prior TO the
war engaged in business in North Caro-
lima, but at the commencement of hos
tillties joined Re!llys Battery. Haskeis
battalion Of Artillery. and was pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant. serving through
out the war In Longstreets Corps. He
was attached 10 Writings. Hoods. and
other divisions; was engaged In all the
battles In which those famous divisions
were participants. except those OF First
Manassas and Charlottesville; was
wounded at sharpsburg. Cold Harbor,
and Petersburg and. at the surrender at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Tbe nry.Cood. MarIxet.

NEW YORK, April 25.-There has beci
about the usual Saturdays attendance Of
buyers in the dry-goods market today
and spot business has presented no new
features The demand coming 10 hane
through the mails has shown fairly we'll
sustained request for wash fabrics IN
printed cotton goods. and for staples IL
brown varieties. with bleached and col
ored cottons separate. There has been Q
fair business booked In woolien and
worsted dress goods for fall. at generally
steady prices. but mems wear fabrics have
again been sluggish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
MIR. Knapp in American Custody.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Secretary
Olney has received a cablegram from Mr.
Riddle, United States charge d'affairs at
Constantinople. saying that Rev. Mr.
Knapp, the American missionary, held by
the Turks for alleged completely in Ar
.menian plots. at Bills. was this morn
ing delivered by the Turkish authorities
20 the American consular agent at Alex
andretta.
Mr.. Knapp will be sent to Constants
nople, and will remain there technically
in the custody Of the United States lega-
ton, until the return of Minister Ter
rell from the United States. Mr.. Terrell
Will give the charges consideration, and
take action accordingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Pension and bankruptcy Bills.

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The House
Committee on Rules to-day discussed the
advisability Of closing debate on the pen
sion bill now before the House. It was
decided to allow the debate to continue for
some days and It was further agreed to
hold several night sessions on the bill
next week. As soon as the pension bill
is out Of the way. a special order will
be brought in providing for the con-
siderauon of the bankruptcy bill