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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
ENDORSEMENT OF BOIEs.
brutal Assault on N Democratic
Patriarch.

MEXICO, MO, April 1.-THE Demo-
cratic County Convention yesterday en-
dorsed Boies for President, provided that
r. r. Bland or Governor ". j. Stone.
OF Missouri cannot be nominated. The
convention declared unanimously for free
silver.
-. Il. Cook, a member OF the Democratic
State Central Committee, who was e.ected
a delegate-at-large from Audrain county
to the Sedalia convention. and who was
Endorsed as the logical candidate for she
next Governor, made brutal assault
upon Judge A. j. Douglass. OF Benton
City. who was a delegate TO the conVen-
ton, yesterday. II was after the conven-
ton had adjourned. Judge Dougiess Is an
old man, and highly-respected citizen
OF this county, and for the past two
wears mas been a member or the Con-
eressIonal Committee OF this district,
which recently met at st. Charles. and
ordered a general primary all over the
district. whereupon Mr.. Cook withdrew
from the race for Congress. In recent
article Cook insulted Judge Douglass
for having voted for the primary. The
Judge is one OF the gray-headed pa
triarchs OF the county. and the assault
rs generally condemned as unwarranted
and cowardly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

being conducted at the college. were sus-
pended yesterday, in honor OF the memory
OF the popular young student, who would
have graduated this session. Following
the faculty. who entered the church I'm
mediately after the pall-bearers, bearing
the casket came the class of 1896. headed
by Mr.. Merwin Branch. the president.
Nearly every one Of them bore some floral
design. and the casket was literally COW
cred with beautiful flowers.
The services at the grave were very
impressive. and the young medical stu
dents, standing with uncovered heads.
saw all that was mortal OF their class
mate laid to rest in the beautiful ceme-
terry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

ssck person within reach OF DR.. X. Z.
Flower should not fail to see him
Miss sailie W. Daniel. OF Wenonda'
va cured of spine trouble after going
on crntches and being helpless for seven
years. Also OF nervous prosiration.
w. ]. Reynolds, Fall Creek. Va. cured
OF eaIloping consumption: also OF stomach
and bowel consumption, after having
been given up to die.
G. Il. Reynolds. Fall Creek. Va. cured
OF gastretis OF stomach. bronchial con-
sumption. and chronic catarrh
Mrs. Martha Deems. London, Va, can
cer-abscess. which had advanced to
malignant state. and she had been given
up as incurable.
Mrs. Thomas Startling. Byrdsville, Va,
OF paralysis Of left leg. kidney trouble,
humorous condition OF womb and ovary,
and bronchial consumption.
H. Allen. Box Elder, Va, of can
Ger trouble OF stomach. catarrh. and
nervous prostratson.
Mrs. /. ID. Clark, Jonesboro', Ca, one
of the most prominent women. and a
member OF one OF the leading families OF
the South. cured OF a double curvature Of
the spine, and of condition OF utter
helplessness for years, except when in
braces or on clutches.
John Bowles. of Richmond, Va, sevo-
raj years ago in the last stages of con-
sumption, after various treatments and
an operation on the lungs. came TO see
DIR. X. c. Flower as a last resort. 1t
was a long, hard fight, but the young
man was cured, actually arising from
the shadow of the grave. Call many OF
these things miracles or what you may,
the fact remains that. with all the world
to help them, II II had not been for DIR.
II. c. Flower .hese people would have
been in their graves
A little book sent free TO the sick on
receipt OF 4 cents In stamps, called
Health and Happiness" by DIR. Flower.
should be in the hands Of every sick per-
son on this earth.
Address Or. r. C. Flower, at his home
office. No. ESQ Columbus avenue. Boston,
for this book.
washington city," cried the conduc-
tor; charge cars for the South and
West" And this interesting group scat
tered on their different journeys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

Messrs. J. Davis Reed. washington Reed.
and John II. Downing. passed TO the
chancel. where Mr.. Dayton and his best
man. Mr.. Franklin Buchanan Sullivan,
awaited the bride The Rev. Mr.. Fun
stem performed the ceremony. and Pro-
fessor Miller. Of Christ Church. Norfolk.
presided at the organ.
THE COSTUMES.
The bride wore a handsome white satin
gown and orange blossoms. and the maid
OF honor. In white organdie. with pink
trimmings. carrying pink roses. and the
bridesmaids, In white organdie. with green
trimmings. were a dream Of beauty.
IN UNIFORM.
Mr.. Dayton and his naval friends wore
the handsome uniforms OF the United
States navy.
After brief reception at the residence
OF the brides mother, on North street
amid a shower OF rose leaves the bridal
couple proceeded TO the Daytime boat
and left for an extended northern trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
A LYNcuING IN PROSPECT.
A Fearful Crime Committed In AL
Ieghany County.

CLIFTON FORGE. VA, April H.-(Spe-
cial )-One Of the most brutal and fiendish
murders ever perpetrated IN Allegheny
county occurred this morning between 3
and . o'clock. The scene of the horrible
tragedy is about half mile from Long
dale station. a point on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, about three miles east
IL Clifton Forge. The perpetratOr Of the
deed IS an unknown negro man, and his
victim was Il lf-year-old colored girl. the
osuznter OF William Wallace. an en-
lloyte OF the LOngdale Iron Company
il seems that the murderer made his first
demonstration against the vile OF q
white man, who also resides near Long
dale station. He went 20 the house and
up1n request, was given something TO eat
He then left. but. presuming the woman
was alone returned, and, crawling in an
open window. struck her down. At this
jlncture the fend heard some one ap-
preaching, and. becoming alarmed, made
bis escape.
he then proceeded toward the house Of
William Wallace. bent upon his mission
q crime. He found the colored girl in
the woods. about half a mile from the
house, getting wood. and accomplished his
purpose and then killed her. The girls
holy was then thrown I'm hole filled
With water near the spot where the crime
had been committed.
THE ALARM GIVEN.
The alarm was given. and il is said that
over hundred white and colored men are
securing the mountains between Long
cale and Clifton Forge i'm search of the
mend Up 10 o'clock p. NJ. the fugitive
had not been caught. The Sheriff of Al
leghany county. who resides I'm Coving-
Ton, is expected upon the scene during the
night 10 maintain and uphold the majesty
Of The law. In the event of capture, II
that De possible. But, judging from the
excitement that is said 20 prevail in the
Vicinity where the foul deed was per-
peirated IL Is apparent that the story OF
ynching can scarcely be avoided.
4 CLOSE PURSUIT
LOngdale Station IS not supplied with
telegraphic service at night. but. parties
coming here from that point since 3
o'clock tonight say that the boots and hat
q. the fugitive had been found, and that
the chase would be kept up all night, or
90 least until he had been captured For
iendsh atrocity the crime enacted in
Allegheny county to-day has a fitting
parallel IN the Spiller tragedy in stanton.
several years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
4 FURNACE STRIKE.
swRtous SITUATION At MAX
MEADOWS FOR AWHILE.
ncmands being Refused, Negro
sob Takes Possession of the Plant
and Attempts to Fire defenders
Arrested.
Arrested.

WYTHEVILsE. VA, April H-(Spe-
-aD-Max Meadows is a manufacturing
town OF about 1000 inhabitants. located
ssyen miles east OF here. on the Norfolk
and western railroad. IL Is there that
,re Max Meadows Iron Company. In 1871
bs.lt a lg5-ton blast-furnace. one OF the
erest IN the South. Ii remained idle
,oul last october. Then II was leased
70 The Pulaski Iron Company. since which
time Il has made successful run under
che management Of Matthew ii. Maury.
last night the day hllers struck. and
made demands upon the manager for
higher wages or shorter hours. The
demands were refused. This occurred
.b8ut 7 o'clock. Just after the night
seift had gone on. Mr.. Maury. on his
way home met the strikers who were
booming quite turbulent. and. apprehend-
Ing trouble. returned TO the furnace inn
med,ately In the mean time. the mob.
,,mposed Of negroes. went TO the fur
mace and into the stock-house, and de-
m,ndsd that the night filters cease
w,rk
RESORTED TO VIOLENCE.
The mob broke up a lot of tools. took
charge Of the carriages. emptied them
of their contents-limestone. coke. and iron
,re-plltl them in a heap. and then put
am armed guard in charge. one OF their
number then got some lamp-ol. poured
n ON the floor OF the stock-house, and
rushed a basket full OF burning coke
over on the floor igniting the Oil. With
tbe aH o. Foreman Shedding Superin-
,enIent Maury extinguished the flames
with wet sand.
Not satisfied with this the strikers put
ouf and destroyed all the lights in the
furnace. and informed the night foreman
that 10 he attempted TO run the furnace
during the night. they would set fire 10
ana burn the whole plant. The mob
mon left the furnace. Superintendent
Maury summoned a guard Of white men,
heavily armed, who remained In charge Of
the furnace until this morning.
LEADERS ARRESTED.
In the mean time the authorities at
Wvtheville were telegraphed for but
before their arrival at Max Meadows this
morning the ringieaders, seven in num-
her were arrested by the guards Of
the company anu bIouhhN ~ inns IAUN~
MD failed Superintendent Maury filled
The positions Of the strikers without diff
Guilty and the furnace commenced opera
ti9ns again this morning at Z o'clock.
County Court is in session, and though
the regular grand jury for the term has
adjourned. special grand Jury has been
summoned for tomorrow to take up the
rioters cases. The Pulaski Iron Com
pany have employed Judge William ii.
Boiling. who will assist Commonwealth's-
Attorney Savers in the prosecution.
superintendent Maury and Foreman
SHIELDING. when the attack was made
were unarmed. The strikers, however
had weapons Of every description-pistols
r.eces OF iron, pipe, etc.-and for time
the furnace was entirely at the mercy Of
the mob. The latest news from Max
Meadows is that everything is quiet the
furnace is working as formerly, and no
further trouble Is expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Funeral of Sister schoIasticn.

The funeral OF Benedlctine Sister Scho-
lastica Grace BlIley) took place from ST.
Mary's Benedictine Institute yesterday
morning at O'clock
Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver and
several priests were present In the
sanctuary. Very Rev. Father Willibald
celebrated requiem high mass. A ladies'
choir. consisting Of Mrs. Lizzie Hickey,
Mrs. Charles +. Mutter, Miss Annie Ger
ring, and Miss Mary Whittkamp, sang
the chant-requiem very effectively. Mr..
Charles +. Mutter played the organ. The
interment took place at ST. Mary's
Cemetery.
The funeral was one OF the largest
from st. Mary's congregation that has
taken place in many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
improvements mt All saints.

Rev. Mr.. ]. Y. bowman, rector OF All
Saints church. announced to his congre-
CATION on Sunday that the Easter offering
amounted 10 more than $3.50. and COM
pletely paid off the church debt. All
Saints is now free from debt Of any kind.
At a recent meeting of the vestry COM
mittee was appointed to take into con-
sideration the question OF church ex-
tension and to report as soon as possible
what improvements to the church should
now be made.
The same vestrymep were reelected on
Easter-M Monday for the coming year. and
the vestry at its meeting reelected the
old officers. A delegate TO the council,
in Alexandria. will be elected at its next
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
MIR. POPE's INSURANCE POLICIES.
Payable to His Estate Oniy-Was
Going Abroad Next Month.

Rumor had 1t yesterday that the 100000
,iicy in the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany on the life of Mr.. John Pope was
made in favor OF Bishop Van de Vyver
and st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum. but
this was absolutely groundless. The
DO. y as is the case with all his others,
was made payable to his estate. and
the Mutual Life Insurance Company VIII
pay the $4,000 in full to the executors
to-day.
Mr. Pope had, it Is understood, tried
to get more insurance some months ago,
but he had not been In an insurable con-
dition of health for three years. He had
made his preparations to so TO Europe
next month, and Major Ginter was to
have Joined him on the Continent In June.
Just a week before his death he was
talking Of his proposed trip with friend,
and spoke OF the need he felt for period
of rest from business cares He then APP
peared to be In the best OF spirits, ana
apparently hadn't the slightest Fremont
ton Of the nearness Of death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
COMING TO THE REUNION.
Hoods Texas brigade VIII he Here.
Railroad Rates Reduced.

The Committee OF Arrangements for
the Confederate Veteran Reunion are
daily receiving numerous inquiries by mail
from all sections Of the country. asking
for information as to the accom-
modations to be provided here for
visiting organizations. and the rates
which are TO govern railroad transporta-
ton.
Colonel John 3. Cary has received let
ter from Secretary George A. Branard.
Of Hoods Texas Brigade Association, in
which he asks for information concern
ing quarters for his association, which
will come to the reunion.
Among other things. Mr.. Branard
writes: 1--WE want a hall or room where
the members could meet and register,
and a place to sleep and eat-in other
words, headquarters. We once had quar-
tiers in your city, on Cary street. as
near as / can recollect, though that was
some thirty years ago. This time we
will meet in a different way to talk over
the past and to see those good and
generous people that always had a good
and cheering word for the Hoods Texas
Brigade, First, Fourth, and Fifth Texas.
We were cut Off from our homes. and
you good old NirginlanS cared Tor US.
our sick and wounded, the same, and. /
may say, better than your own. I, for
one. shall never forget them as long as
| live. and II is the same with the bril-
gade."
Colonel John y. Purcell. chairman or
the Transportation Committee. yester-
day received the advice from the Little
Rock and Memphis railroad that the
company has decided to make the rate
from Little Rock and stations on Its line
10 Richmond. for the occasion OF the re-
union, l cent per mile. with the addi-
ton OF bridge toll at Memphis. which
Is 20 cents each way per passenger. This
will make through rate for the
round trip OF s2lsO. and will no doubt
have the effect OF bringing down the
rates of other roads in the same section,
which heretofore refused to make the
rate OF / cent a mile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
NZe>xenS- G@ &ZNooM
GO TO THE LAND or THE Sky.
Governor and Party Leave Tonight
for AsheviIIe, n. &.

Governor O'Ferrall. accompanied by Mr.
r. c. Morton. Captain James r. Werth.
Colonel c. OBJ. Cowardn. Colonel James
Lyons, Colonel Lewis C. Barley, of Alex
andria: Mr. Alexander Cameron, and Cen
eral Charles j. Anderson, will leave to-
night for Asheville, N. c., whittier the
Governor goes for period OF much
needed rest.
Rev. Dr. NJ. ID. Hoge. Judge Waller X.
Staples and Colonel Morton Marye have
also been invited to make the trip Win
his Excelency, and have indicated their
strong desire TO go, provided they can ar
range other business.
The party will make the trip over the
Southern road and will travel In the pri-
vate car OF Superintendent Barbour
Thompson, which has been stocked and
placed at their disposal. While Ashevilie
is their objective point, the party ex-
pect TO be gone about ten days, and
will probably cruise around among the
various resorts in the Land OF the Sky"
A telegram TO the Dispatch from Raieigh
last night said that Governor Carr had
been invited to meet Virginia's Executive
in Asheville. but finding he would be
unable to do so. has delegated a member
Of his staff TO do the honors for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
FRIENDS OF DUMB ANIMALS.
Meeting of the 5. Il. G. A. board
Work for the Month.

The regular meeting Of the Board OF
Directors OF the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty TO Animals was held in
the society's office last night, DR.. Jud. Is.
Wood, the president, presiding. The fol-
lowing other members were present: Ed
ward c. Mayo. John Chamblin. Mrs. Ben.
Palmer. and G. Watson James, Jr.
The report OF Agent Taylor for the
month OF March was read. 1t showed
that during the month 81 cases were in
vestigated. as follows; Dogs destroyed, a;
cats destroyed, S: horses and mules cared
for. &; cows destroyed. /; admonition
given. 6: teams overloaded. 2: horses de-
stroyed, 2; teams unit for work. s; teams
overloaded, 1; lame cows sent TO pen. /;
homes found for good dogs. l.
Among the cases prosecuted and fined
was that of a negro for striking a dog
with rock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
SUFFOLK.
visit OF bishop RandoIpb-Circuit
COurt-In Extremis.

SUFFOLK. VA. Apr1 Especially
Right Rev. A. NJ. Randolph. Bishop OF
this diocese. preached at st. Paurs Pro-
testant Episcopal church tonight, and
confirmed class of eleven candidates.
large congregation was present in
Guiding members OF ali the other denomi-
nations in town.
The spring term of the Circuit Court OF
NansemOnd county commenced to-day
Judge r. X. Prentis presiding. The most
important case before the Court was that
of Thomas ii. Barnes VS.. w. N. Camp
& Brothers, on motion for award OF
execution for forfeited bond amounting
TO $2.36i70. The defendants counsel
moved TO quash the proceedings, which
motion was overruled and the execu-
ton was awarded. Counsel for the
defendants asked for time to prepare the
records for taking the case to the Court
Of Appeals, which was granted.
Mrs. Joseph Hubbard. who has been
sick for some time with complication
Of diseases, was considered in extremis
tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
EIKER Is A LUNATIC.
The Afflicted Tramp Adjudged In
sane--County Committee 10 Meet.

The Afflicted Tramp AdJudged In
sane--County Committee 10 Meet.
At the county courthouse yesterday the
man James Eiker. who was arrested as
a tramp near Acca. some weeks ago.
and who stated that he was the victim
OF an accident on a western railroad, was
brought before Magistrates Pierce. Vim
cent, and Lewis. who sat as a Commits
sion Of lunacy, and adjudged him insane.
He will be sent TO one OF the State hospi-
tails in a few days. He imagines that he
is on the trail Of a treasure troye.
While the case OF Rev. n. 8. Kemp, the
colored preacher who Is charged with
disturbing religious worship at Gallilean
Baptist church. was on trial before Coun-
ty-Justice Vincent at the courthouse yes
terday afternoon, Kemp made an insulting
remark TO Lawyer William III. Beverage,
who was conducting the prosecution for
the congregation. Mr.. Beveridge threat
ened TO assault the preacher. and the
MAGISTRATE had TO interfere. Kemp fur
nished the county police with information
about Rev. Garrls. the missing pastor OF
Gallilean church, which has caused Justice
James T. Lewis to Issue warrant,
charging the absent shepherd with
bigamy. The constables are now searching
for Garris, and the church Is without a
pastor.
Captain ]. III. O'Bannon, chairman OF
the Henrico County Democratic Commit
tee. has called a meeting OF that body
for the 25th instant. The object of the
meeting is to decide upon the mode OF
electing delegates to represent Henrico
county in the coming State convention at
Staunton.
The Fairmount school building may be
occupied by the County Court during the
erection OF the new court-house-building.
1t is rumored that the anti-court-house
faction is preparing to apply for an In
junction restraining the supervisors from
carrying out their project. A well-known
attorney has taken a copy OF the original
protest. and there are other indications
that the directors will spring another
fight against the erection of the building
shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
The Fourqurean-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
DAYTOS-REED.
brilliant Wedding Yesterday In
Portsmouth.

NORFOLK, VA, April iI-(special.)--
if'n''y Episcopal church. Portsmouth.
ms afternoon at o'clock presented a
'eene OF rare loneliness. when Ensign
'ohn h. Dayton. United States navy, and
a'ss Nancy. the charming daughter OF
Me iete Mr. Washington Reed. were
enited in the holy bonds OF matrlmonv
The bride entered the church ON the
arm OF her brother. Mr.. w. IL. NJ. Reed
me maid OF honor. Miss Margaret Reed.
ana The bridesmaids. Misses Easie Reed
ana Ann Watts, advanced from the main
s.sie. and INST the bride. and. preceded
~ " shers. Constructor Nutting, Engt-
HsefAiigglps, DIR. Alexander Hatton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Funeral of Mr.. William ii. f..
Morecock.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. April a.
Special THE funeral Of Mr.. William II.
L. Morecock took place at 3 o'clock this
evening from Bruton Episcopal church.
The sacred ediice was crowded with
friends of the deceased, who came to pay
their last tribute of respect. The floral
offerings were profuse, and Of exquisite
design. the handsome casket being IL
terally covered with flowers. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. Lyman
Il. Wharton. The cortege was one OF
the longest ever seen here. The inter
ment took place in Cedar-Grove Gene
terry.
Master Richard Morris, the 13-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. 0. Morris. died at
late hour yesterday, after an Illness
lasting several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Officer. of the Holy Trinity.

At meeting OF the yestry of the Church
of the Holy Trinity, held Monday night
the following officers were elected: u. W.
Pickrell. senior warden; John w. Gordon
Junior warden; r. b. Minor. registrar;
James NJ Ball, treasurer; John w. Cor
don, delegate. and Roosevelt Page. ESD,
alternate. to the council, which meets this
wear in Alexandria.