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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
SCOTLAND NECK.
Thrown from n Carriage and Sc
riousIy Hurt-Farm Notes.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., April IA
Especial. )-Captain W. II. Kitchin was
thrown from his carriage yesterday and
painfully hurt. He was driving out Of the
large grove in front of his house when
his horses took fright, and ran. Seeing
that IT was dangerous to let them run out
of the gate. he refined them to one side.
The carriage was overturned, and he was
thrown violently TO the ground. Physi-
clans were sent for. and II was found that
his nose was broken and his shoulder
hurt. He had just put his wife and child
out of the carriage. lie is said 10 be
getting along very well to-day.
Mr.. James Catln said, yesterday tnat
the river farms near his store show
more preparations for a crop than they
have shown in two years past at this
season. He says a very large cotton crop
will be planted
Mr.. X. j. Madry. returning from Rocky
Mount through the country says that the
farmers of Edgecombe have finished
planting corn, and will plant cotton seed
this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Tclegraphic Briefs.

Wilmington, n. C.-B. +. Lee & Co.
retail grocers, made an assignment. La
bllities and assets not stated.
Atlanta. Ga.-The exposition company
will sell the buildings OF the Cotton states
Exposition at public auction May 7th.
Jackson. M,ss.-The oldest landmark in
jackson, Judge David Shelton, Is dead.
He was born in Lebanon, Tenn, IN 1913.
Iinneaus. Mo.-The Republicans OF the
second Congressional District elected nc
Kiniey delegates to the St Louis conven-
ton.
washington. Treasury gold re-
servo al the close Of business stood at
sl2s. 1851. The Withdrawals for the day
were $4,000.
Greenville. s. C.-Ex-Mayor W. w. Gil
reath was found dead In his ONCE, with
a pistol by his side. He had been shot.
II is supposed that 1t was a case OF sui
eide
Dubuque. lathe Very Rev. Rogeg
RYAN. Vicar-General, and pastor OF So.
Patricks church, has been appointed
Domestic Prelate to the Pope, with the
rank Of Monsignor.
Jonesboro', Tenn.-Joseph X. Simpson
dropped dead in the courthouse. Just as
he was leaving the witness-stsnd. where
he had been testifying in case In
which he was prosecutor.
New York.-Captain Henry NJ Kenner
and Mate r. F. Russell. OF the American
schooner Elisha Gibbs. were passengers
on the British steamer Kingswell. which
arrived at Quarantine from 81. Aichaeis
Falrbury. Ill.-spontaneeus combustion
among the oils and paints in the base
ment OF Walton Brothers general mer-
chandise store caused a loss by IRE OF
$4,000 Several people were injured
Chattanooga, Tenn--The twelfth annual
Grand Army OF the Republic encampment.
Department of Tennessee, convened, win
a large attendance The Woman's RELIEF
Corps branch OF the Grand Army Is also
IN session
Washington.--Two of the three warships
sent by the United states to give protec-
ton to American interests In Turkey
have been Withdrawn from Turkish
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
A Shocking Fatality.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April IA
special 10 the Times Union from Lake
City, Fla, says: A terrible accident oc-
Cured at the mills OF Captain A. b. Hart.
in this city. this afternoon, by which
Clarence Hammock, II years OF age. lost
his life In a most shocking manner. He
was engaged in laclng a belt on a drum.
and another belt on the shafting adjoin-
ing being in his way. II is supposed he
undertook with his hand TO push II aside,
and was caught In II. The shafting and
the belt were revolving at the rate OF 200
revolutions minute, and whirled around
and wrapped him up in the betting. Both
arms were broken and torn from his
body at the sockets. and 1t is said that
every bone In his body was broken. The
body was entirely stripped OF clothing
even the shoes being thrown to a dis
lance. He did not speak before dying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
he DON'T WISH TO GO.
Slsuson Fighting the Effort to Have
Him Taken 10 Tennessee
WRIT or HsnEAs CORPUS
r,. Insurance Agent Appeals to
Judge Hughes, Who Releases HI"
n, His own Recognizance-Facs
an the Case.
in the Cnse'

An interesting extradition case came
,.,. before Judge Hughes in the United
e.ofes District Court yesterday on VIII
81 hsbeas corpus.
inc petitioner was George w. siausoh'
., petersburg. who complained that he
Va. about 10 be taken 70 Tennessee, as
.,sslt q Illegal proceedings, brought at
81. instance OF c. G. Fenneli, Of Greenes-
Vile.
e,,usou and Fennell are both insurance
-, they have had business relations In
.to mast. and great deal OF coTespon-
...,ce both by mail and by wire passed
t,twcen them. but they have not been
Good friends There seem TO have been
,.~s,nal or family differences. as well as
business dlsagreements.
THE ARREST OF sLAUsON.
.i,ysop. who has lived in Petersburg
,,.,,t a year. and is a member OF the firm
y, Wright & Slauson, was arrested IN
,.,t CITY Monday night at the instance OF
tennessee officer. who brought to Nir-
.t,,s the requisition from Governor Tur-
., which Governor OFerrall honored
el@rson had not been indicted, and the
-.r.iisIti0n was based upon the affidavit
Of FcnnCh -
,,.tsr arrested SlausOn sent for Messrs
r.ssIfer A. Iasster. who had represented
t-,, in d civil case growing out OF the
.,-,a frausactions which was dismissed
800 plaintiffs request and cost. ana the
.,,It.afion FOR a writ Of habeas corpus
,..s prepared at once. Captain Francis IL.
14.stcr got in his buggy ana drove 10
Richmond after midnight. and early yes
,o-lsv morning obtained from Judge
Ilrrhss the writ. which was maze re-
f,I-rftie in the afternoon. A deputy mar
.rd was sent over TO Petersburg Tor
s-sus.n. and several OF his friends came
Ncr with him.
TAKES TIME TO CONSIDER.
The hearing before Judge Hughes did
mn, consume very much time. Captain
I.ssiter appeared for Slauson. and Mr..
l. carter Scott for the officer who
brought the requlsition for the Insurance
man. 4 great quantity Of aihdayits let
i.rs. and kilograms were submitted,
and Judge Hughes. after hearing both
s,ics and examining a few Of the papers.
said ne would take until Saturday 10
render his decision. He released Slau-
SON on his own recognlzance, and ex-
dressed the belief that the Governors Of
both Tennessee and Virginia had been
imposed upon.
A MYSTERIOUS CASE
4 special to the Dispatch from Peters
burg says. 1.-THE case is a somewhat
mysterious one. IL is alleged that Sau-
son is not amenable TO any erin
charge: that the money involved about
l.em was borrowed; that the trouble
crises from family difficulties. and that
the case IS one OF persecution. The ac-
.used was 10 have had a hearing to-
iay before the Judge Of the Hastings
Court. when II was 10 have been de-
c'led, whether or not the requisition-
papers Of the Governor Of Tennessee
should be honored: but In the mean time
the United states Court interfered.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
CockerilI,s Memory Honored.

NEW YORK, April A.-A largely-at-
tended memorial meeting Of the New
York Press Club was held tonight In
honor Of the memory Of John A. Cooke
ril. who died recently In Cairo. Joseph
Howard. Jr., presided. and addresses re-
viewing the life and work OF the deceased
were delivered by Foster Coates, Murat
Halstead, Charles W. Price, and others
AT the conclusion Of the speeches reso-
lutions expressing the sorrow and regret
OF the club at the untimely death OF
Colonel Cockerill were unanimously
adODted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
SILVER MEN WILL CONTROL.
stu There May BE Trouble Among
Missouri Democrats.

sEDALIA, MO. April H-Incoming
trains to-day brought the advance guard
of the Democratic State Convention. to be
held here tomorrow, and which will I'M
doubtedly prove more important than
any convention the Missouri Democrats
have held In many years. The Executive
Committee met this afternoon, and after
a contest between Colonel w. II. Hatch
and Hon. NJ. e. Benton, the former was
selected temporary chairman by a vote
of IS to l3 rhe silver-men Will control
the convention. Governor Stone, ex-Con-
gresham Bland, and Senators Vest and
Cockrell will be selected as delegates-at-
large to the Chicago convention. But
when in conformity with precedent, the
congressional delegations, present the
names OF their chosen delegates TO the
Chicago convention, should the convention
decide to reject such names as are con-
sidered Objectionable to the silverites, all
kinds Of trouble may be looked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

question. and he decided that all three
Of the companies were equally liable for
anv damages that might be asked by
persona who suffered through the negli-
gence OF these gate-tenders, who were
the agents OF the several companies.
Judge LOWS stated that the clause must
stand. but II at any time the city should
require gates at any OF the Broad-street
crossings, the steam railroad people
should become solely liable for the gate
tenders negligence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Children burned to Death.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA. April 1.-two
miles south of Dunlow, on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. three children OF
Sheridan Moore. well TODD farmer,
were burned in a barn late yesterday
afternoon. one was boy, aged ana
the other two girls, aged and ~. Ihey
went to the barn to play. soon AFTER
ward the mother saw the flames leaping
from the barn, which was filled with hay,
and heard the screams OF the children.
b,,t entrance was cut of. With an axe
she knocked a board from the side OF the
burning building, Cnly to be driven back
by the flames. The charred remains or
the little ones were removed this morn
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Represent Richmond Churches.

Int Richmond churches have chosen the
following representatives. TO East Han
over Pr,stylery. now In session In Peters
t-is. First Presbyterian church-Mr.
Robert 4. Brooke. delegate; Mr.. w. c.
lfoi0n. alternate. Second Presbyterian
s.-ich-Mr James Blair. delegate; MIR.
Howard Swineford. alternate Grace
Steet church-Mr. W. T. Armistead. dele
sac. Air j. Harvey Blair, alternate.
NAurch Of the Coyenant-Mr. n. H. Gil
"sm delegate: Mr. u. 5. Bennett, alter
Bate Old-Market church-Mr. Gervas
a'.rs, delegate; DR.. Isaac Curd. alter
.alg Third Presbyterian church-Mr. G.
p. Mcclure, delegate; Mr.. j. w. Sinton,
alternate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
TO CHANGE THEIR QUARTERS.
Deep Run Hunt club VIII Probably
Move TO "R0scdaIe Lodge"

Move TO "R0scdaIe Lodge"
a general meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Deep Run Hunt Club was held
Monday night at the Westmoreland club
house.
a large majority of the members were
present in person or by proxy. Major
Otway s. Allen. the president was called
to the chair. The committee that had
been appointed to look into the proposi-
ton of Mr. a. II. Thiermann to build
clubhouse for the use of the Hunt Club
made a favorable report, which was
adopted by an almost unanimous vote.
Mr.. Thiermann proposes TO remodel the
house known as "Rosedale Lodge" situ-
ated on Laburnam avenue between Her
mitage road and the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg, and Potomac railroad, and
near to the Hill monument. The plans
which were submitted promise very
handsome and commodious house with
stabling for forty horses, kennels for the
hounds. etc. The club will occupy its
new quarters about July lst next.
Among those present were Major Otway
S. Allen presldenO. DIR. Joseph a. White
(vice-presidenO, Captain Phillip Haxall,
DR. l. II. White. DR.. c. l.. Siegel, Messrs.
Joseph Bryan, y. H. Mayo j. X. J. An
derson. Thomas Atkinson, II. c. Beattie,
r. A. S. Brine secretary, II. Canston'
A. H. Christian, Jr.. f. l.. Davidson,
Allen Donnan, r. II. Gaines, S. II. Hand
cock (master OF hounds, Graham b. Hob
son, NJ de c. Hobson, W. NJ. Leathly,
George X Lee j. II. Montague, Jr, l..
Y. Myers. w T. Ferguson. w. II. Mere
dith. James Patterson, Allen Potts, VIII
liam Ruoger Oreasurer), h. Fl. Savage.
w. G. Schmidt. j. G.. Shelton, A. II.
Thiermann. X. l.. Triton, r. y. Taylor,
and j. H. Wallace.
After the meeting the club was hand
somely entertained by the president OF
th. Newfoundland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
The Nebraska Republicans.

OMAHA. NEB.. April 1.-THE Re-
publican state Delegation Convention will
be called to order tomorrow evening.
but prior TO that time all the preliminary
work OF selecting committees and choos-
ing a temporary chairman will have
been accomplished. The presentation OF
the names for these committees will
therefore be a nero formality. 1t il
thought Mckinley win be Endorsed, and
that the money question win be touched
on In McKinley's words-"The country's
money should be as sound as the govern
ment. and as untarnished as Its honor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

Some days since an item appeared 10
the newspapers referring to certain
gentleman. who had in his possession al
annual pass over the New York Contra
railroad, which was issued In lS7e-twenty'
six years ago-and the publication or this
item has been the means of resurrectins
another Anticipated. though hishly-prizee
annual" Mr.. James $. Wilson, OF ths
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, and father
in-law OF General-Manager Stevens, holoi
a pass over the Wabash railroad ISSUED
in 1864. by the president, Mr.. A. Body
thirty-two years ago, and is therefore
more ancient by several years. The en-
tire pass Is in the handwriting OF tho
president, and is as follows;
/ TOLEDO AND WABASH RAILWAY.
Pass j. s. Wilson, ESQ. free,
Until December 81, 1854.
Dated March I, 1864.
A. BOODY. President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Fulton Readins-Room~ Opened.

The Fulton Reading Rooms were for
ma..y thrown open TO the public Monday
night 40 No. 422 Denny street lnder
%. most auspicious circumstances. Quite
a large number OF young men took ad-
vantage ~ the opportunity TO be present
The tables were filled with the latest
magazines. the dailies. and other periodi-
GAYS There are arrangements Tor games,
such is chess. backgammon. checkers.
o. credtahle showing. reading and play
ing eames. and all seem to be enjoying
lar opportunity.
These rooms are under the direction OF
te following gentlemen: Mcssrs. Henry
g. Harrison. Thomas Williamson. Henry
lee Valentine, Il. Nielsen. Sam. Il. Wad-
c.l, and ". Z. Creekmur, who have given
iheir time and money 40 make this sue
cess The rooms are admirably located.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
RUSSELL AND DANIEL.
Why Not such Ticket for the Ma
tionaI Democracy

ttOnBl
NORFOLK. VA. April 1.-THE Nor
folk Virginian will, in its issue OF to-
morrow. advocate the nomination by the
National Democratic Convention OF ex-
Governor Russell. of Massachusetts,, for
President, and Senator Daniel, Of Vir-
ginia, for Vice-Presdent 1t will say:
"Why not Russell. OF Massachusetts,
for President. and Daniel, OF Virginia, for
ce-President? 1t would be combina-
ton that would rally the Democratic
hosts of the country. 1t would be a re-
union OF the sections of the country on
a national ticket. 1t would bring to the
front new men and new blood. Russell
would make doubtful Republican supre-
macy in the New England States, and his
popularity would render secure New York
for the Democracy, while Daniel would
carry like a flash every State In the
South, with a western contingent Of elec-
toraI votes"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

The special meetings Of yesterday af-
'ihoon and night at the First Baptist
t'urcn were attended by interested con-
s''fations DR.. Woodnn's sermon at night
pm The Contrast Between Law In Its
D'nlfmnalory Work and Grace In Its
saving Work. was delivered in power
-Hd deeply-felt effect. The after-neeting
was tender and touching. Several persons
made confession OF faith In Christ. The
.'fNices continue to-day at the usual
hoors-i3O and +. n. Or. Woodfin will
preach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
LOOKED sQUALLY FOR AWHILE.
Riotous Demonstration Against
Denyer's Double Murderer.

DENVER, COL, april H.-For a time
It looked squally last evening in the
vicinity Of the county jail. where OakL
the double murderer. Is imprisoned. Last
night sentiment had become inhamed,
and the police reserves were called out
three times. As he crowd grew cries
of Lynch him. Don't wait on the
courtsw Japanese Minister can't save
him. and other appeals led the crowd
10 make rush for the narrow Jail en-
trance. Twenty rifemen were stationed
inside under command OF the Jailer, but
their fire was TO be reserved for the
breaking Of the door.
Meantime a riot-call was sent out and
two patrol-wagons. loaded with armed
men and escorted by mounted police,
swept through the mob. Repeated
charges failed TO dispense the gathering,
and then the officers formed In line. and
again broke through the mob, which closed
In behind. Clubs were drawn, and nearly
score Of persons In the crowd were ar
rested and taken to the city jail, charged
with melting riot At midnight the
crowd had thinned out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Al the COMPANIES Liable.

Judge L. l., LOWS yesterday submitted
20 the Richmond. Fredericksburg. and
lo'9mac Railroad Company, and the
richmond Railway and Electric Company.
ana The Richmond Traction Company. his
opinion as TO the liabilities OF the re-
spectye companies for accidents result.
ing az the crossings OF the tracks AZ
sne HARRISON and Layel-street cross
nke on Broad street by any negligence
On NE parts Of the gate-tenders Judge
Ne"is Was selected as arbitrator upon this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
BILLIARDS At BOSTON.
Ives Breaks the Run Record, ana
Defeats DAILY.

BOSTON, April 1i.-Ives and DAILY were
down to show the Bostonians the cushion
game tonight, and 800 spectators paid an
admission fee to see the game. Ives
broke the record with run of IS, and
won. Ives gave display of judgment
such as the old-timers here never saw
before and their enthusiasm knew 20
bounds. The enthusiasm when Ives
passed the half-hundred mark was tire
mendous, and the silence when he neared
the record 90 was tomb-like.
Score: Ives. 300: DAILY, go.
winners highest run. S.; losers highest,
%. Referee-Fred Eames.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
INDIANA REpUBLICANs.
Conference of CGmmittces-Chnir-
mnn Gowdy for Mckinley.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. April 1.-THE
Republican State Central Committee,
Advisory Committee, and Executive Com
mittee met in joint conference, to-day.
The committee went into session at 2
o'clock, and Chairman Gowdy submitted
the names Of the Advisory and Executive
committees for confirmation. The bylaws
were presented by one of the members
and read, and amendments were adopted,
greatly limiting the power OF the chair
man. The evident purpose being TO Limit
his powers within the narrowest possible
confines and give the committee a larger
voice in the direct management Of the
campaign.
Chairman Gowdy has come out squaTely
for Mckinley. He says: II have nothing
TO conceal. l am for Mckinley. Though
chairman OF the State Committee, / be-
lieve / have the right to be for whom
please. / believe 80 per cent OF the Re-
publicans Of Indiana are demanding Nc
Kinleys nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
DEMOCRATS CARRY JERSEY CITY.
They Win II Sweeping Victory Over
the Republicans.

JERSEY CITY, April 1.-THE Demo
Gratis carried this city to-day by a ma
jority Of 1900 votes. They elected Ferdi-
nand Heintz and Charles Boltwood to the
Street and Water Board-the only candi-
dates in nomination. The Democrats also
carried eleven of the twelve wards, ana
elected seventeen OF the eighteen alder
men chosen. The new Board OF Alder.
men will stand Twenty Democrats, hve
Republicans. and the following hold
oversize wit, three Democrats and four
Republicans The sweeping result Is at
trlbuted to public dissatisfaction with the
Republican city government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Ruled Out of Turkey.

Here is the latest story OF the Turkish
c,Istom-house: A richly-bound copy or
Herodotus was found in the trunk OF a
Greek traveller. "Who IL the author OF
this book?' said an official. 'Herodotus."
"What subjects does he deal withy
kings and international Conflicts:
Does he allude 10 Eastern anairsr he
treats OF nothing else" Whereupon the
hook was incontinently confiscated.-
don Daily News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Neura Shot by n PorAe.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, April IA
speclal to the Times-Union from Talla-
hassee. Fla. says that last night,
when sheriffs posse engaged in dis
persing a negro military company at that
place were ordered to fire over the ne
groes. the volley resulted In the killing
OF young negro, whose body was found
on the scene this morning. One other
negro was wounded. The negro mill
tary company seems to have been unau-
thorized by law. hence the action Of the
Sheriff in dispensing it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
rho GreenyiIIe Races.

GREENvILLE. n. c.. April n-(spe-
cial)-Everything is in readiness for the
spring races OF the Greenville Driving
Association. which take place to-mor-
row and next day. Twenty-eight horses
are entered, and some fine races are ex-
pected. Many visitors are already here.
and two excursions will come tomorrow.
The weather is excellent, though dust is
ro thor Dientiful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
/, New Book by Cardinal Gibbons.
Baltimore Sun.

Cardinal Gibbons yesterday placed In
the hands OF his publishers. Messrs. John
Murphy & Co.. OF this city, the manu-
script Of his new book. The work Is
strictly religious In character. and Will
bear the title THE Ambassador or
Christ"
The Cardinal has devoted all OF his
spare time during the past two years "a
the preparation OF the work. taking u
with him during his recent trip to Europe
and working upon IL at such moments as
no could spare even AT that time.
The volume will contain about 600 pages.
or in the neighborhood OF 1900 words.
and In appearance will resemble the pre-
vious works from the same pen. the
publishers announce that they hope 10
issue the book about July lst Of this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

FERNANDINA. FLA, April i4-At
Crawford. on the Florida Central and Pc
nInsula railroad. George Laukin, alias
George Hustler. and Jack Rabbit. be-
esme involved In a gambling fight, In
which Laukin shot Rabbit twice, one
baIl entering the mouth and one the
lungs. Rabbit ran fifteen or twenty
feet and fell dead. A posse Is In pursuit
OF the murderer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
stamp Counterfeiters Arrested.

WASHINGTON. April 1i-Chief Hazen.
OF the secret service. had teiegraphed
adyices announcing the arrest to-day In
CHICAGO Of two men. named Peters and
yenoy. having in their possession large
quantities Of counterfeit 2-cent stamps.
Two hundred letters were captured at
the post-office with counterfeit stamps on
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

waters. leaving only the cruiser Maroie
head to look after the affairs oil INT
missionaries.
Camden, 8. C.-General John ID. Ken
nedy. who was Consul-Generai at snang
hal during Cleveland's first term, diet
at his home Of apoplexy. He was one on
the youngest brlgadlers In the Conrede-
rate army, and made a brilliant record.