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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
A Prayer for the queen.
Gongman's MagazlneD


Years ago there was a quaint old par
son ruled with a high hand GmpOssSle
now In his parish Only recently was he
taken at a very advanced age. He had
kind sympathy with his sovereign. grown
old Ike himself. In Scotland the Sove-
reign Is prayed for in church In words
chosen at the discretion Of the officiating
minister. That ancient priest was wont
20 say. every Sunday. Lord, have mercy
on the Queen. And now that she has be-
man." 7 may venture 10 say that the
individual interested In that very sincere
petition thought II an extremely good
one II was better by far than whom a be-
wildered youth. who had wholly forgotten
the terms in which he was 10 utter the
national prayers. after having named the
sovereign stood a space In awful silence
the congregation all gaping. then In des-
peration burst forth, May she not be a
wicked womanr
There was a quite different kind Of
Queen for whom in certain kinks the
PRAYERS were once omitted. The elders
waited on the ministers and said that all
the congregation desired that the unhappy
person I'm question might be PRAYED for.
And indeed II Is inconceivable that any
one who could pray for her husband
should have had any dihiculty In praying
for any human being whatever. "Oh yes y
reDlied the minister; "Pll pray for the
Green. II You wish It." Accordingly. on
the next Sunday, the expectant flock lis-
tened 70 " they DID not quite join In the
remarkable words Lord. nave mercy on
the Queen. Pawdon her numerous and
highly aggravated senns"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
wedding Mt scotland Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c.. July 30
Special There was a quiet but beautiful
home wedding at the home OF Mr.. n.
Biags at $50 o'clock this morning. Miss
Annie /. Pittman was married TO Mr.. J.
A. Vance, Of Salem, n. c. Rev. r. I.
Vann performed the ceremony. The
bride is a most accomplished lady ana
well known in many parts Of the State.
She was reared here, but for number OF
years has been living in Salem, having
been a teacher several years in the re-
nowned Salem Female Academy. The
groom Is one Of Salems best and most
respected citizens. and controls good
business in that thriving town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance left on the 10
o'clock train for Morehead City. where
they go 10 spend a part of their honey
moon. They carry with them the warm
congratulations and best wishes of host
Of friends here.
The temperature is a little lower this
morning than 1t was yesterday, and there
IS a welcome breeze. which makes the
heat more tolerable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

pi,ed the footman. Nurse Norris is on
duty, / happen 70 know. for she took the
new medicine which carried up not nVe
minutes ago."
DR.. Blank was little man. and little
men are usually quick In their motions'
but never did man, little or Dig, ny up
the stairs at the same rate as ne did be-
fore the last words were out OF the foot
mans mouth. The assistant followed,
but had only reached the first fioOr when
the Doctor entered the bedroom on the
second Nurse Norris was standing oy
the bed measuring dose or medlcine
from a bottle She was tall dark young
woman of twenty-five. very pieasant-look-
ing. and apparently pursuing her voca-
ton with care, as she did not even look UP
when the Doctor entered.
None Of that, nurse!' exclaimed the
4 beg pardon, sir?' said the nurse,
now aroused to the sense OF some IN
congruity in the physicians manner.
which became intensified when strange
young man, very much out OF breath, al
most fell into the room from the passage.
Il should say, how is the patient?
very warm night. and likely 70 render
him uncomfortable" continued the doc
tor, with his soul in his eyes, and his
eyes on the bottle
II think / am a little better. Doctor,
said a weak voice from the bed, on which
lay a man OF about thirty with the pc
culiarly emaciated and drawn look which
invariably follows a prolonged or very
severe illness. "a little easier"
That's right" said the Doctor. feeling
the invalid's pulse, that's right; yes, "A
marked Improvement" Then. having
completed rather lengthy examination.
he turned TO the nurse. "a decided ina
provement, nurse; for tonight we VIII
discontinue ell drugs; give nothing ex-
cept his usual nourishment until l come
again. DR.. W will return tomorrow,
once more In attendance you Will take
your instructions from him; In the mean
time give no medicine. Indeed, will
take II with me-" And, without noticing
the hurt and resentful look OF the nurse,
the Doctor pounced on the bottle and
transferred it to his coat pocket
On that particular June evening the
assistant at MCssrs. - had been gravely
cogitatlnR whether he would be justified
IN wedding the girl OF his choice. who
was too delicate TO be able TO add 10
the common purse, on a salary Of tlo0
year. and had decided in the negative.
Six months afte, n quiet but very happy
wedding party returned TO a very flourish
Cavendish Square, which bore the name
OF the assistant over the front as its
proprietor And II you have ever occa-
sion TO consult the great physician, you
may be sure that, whatsoever his opinion
OF your case may be. he will add. as he
hands you your prescription: BE sure
you have II made up at a good chemists.
Mr. - is ar extremely careful dis
penser. and In addition personally
analyses every drug which goes into his
place Thank you. Good morning"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Exposition buildings burned.

MONTREAL CANADA. July 30-The
Montreal exhibition buildings were al
most totally burned this morning. The
flames first broke out In the power-house
of the Montreal Park. and Island Rail-
way Company. at the north end of the
acknowledgements. The power-house the
main exhibition building. a large wooden
structure, with a glass dome. and other
buildings were reduced 10 ashes in
short time The remaining buildings
quickly followed. The total loss Is
estimated at $4,000. The work Of rebuild
ing the structures will be commenced i'm
mediately. IL Is not believed that the
confagration will retard the opening Of
the exhibition, which is scheduled for Sep
TENDER next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

SULLIVAN. IND, July 3O.-At 2:SO this
morning a body of striking miners went
TO the Hymera mines Covering the three
marched them 10 the woods, half a mile
distant, and while three stood guard
the balance of the crowd set fire to the
plant II was totally destroyed. Burning
timbers fell into the shaft and set fire TO
the mine below. Their work done, the
mob left, and went east toward Clay
county
The mines belong TO the old Pittsburg
Coal Company, OF Chicago, ana were pro-
hahiv the best equipped mines In this
country. The loss is estimated at nearly
S50 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
southern BiblicaI Assembly.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., July 3O-The Sc
cond annual meeting of the Southern
Biblical Assembly is now in progress in
this city, under the auspices Of the Ameri-
can Society for Religious Education, Cen
eral John Elton. president and DR.. J. y.
Gilbert, secretary. Three sessions are held
daily, with the School Of the English Bible
IN the forenoon. and lectures In the after
noon and at night. The sessions will end
August 18th, DR.. J. II. Carlisle, Of Wof-
ford College, and DIR. II. A. White, OF
washington and Lee University, are de-
livering a series of lectures, Professor j.
II. Ruebush, Of Keefar College, Hagers-
town, Nd, conducts the music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
VicarlOus Punishment I'm India.
london Aiail.l

A student OF life and manners in the
Punjab has been struck by the large pro-
portion OF very old men in the lnulan
jails. In the prison at MOoltan there We're
last year seventeen life prisoners, whose
total ages were found TO amount 10 more
than ,l0O years. two of them being patrl-
archs of upward OF 50 years.
This remarkable fact is attributed party
70 the great Improvement in the economy
Of the Indian jails since the exposure OF
their mismanagement some years ago, put
more directly 10 the prevalent practice.
when a crime has been committed, OF
handing over the least useful member or
the family as a sort OF vicarlous onerlhb
TO justice. 60 -.
On this point the InsDector-General or
Indian Prisons observed that the conhhe-
ment which conviction entails IS. or
course less irksome to the aged than 10
the young.
Moreover" he continues. the people
know that a specially comfortable place
In the shape OF good food. ample clothing,
a special dietary. the lightest OF work.
and a society not entirely uncongenial
await the old man i'm our tails;
"A case has been cited In which man
had been strangied. The person 10 whom
the crime, By his own confession. was
brought home was feeble old fellow VINO
had been paralyzed In both arms Tor
twenty years, and could not have com
mitted the crime. But, as his family all
said he did it. and he himself said he did,
and as there were plenty OF eyewitness
es,' the old man went cheerfully 10 The
iail and lies there STILL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
RInes for the Cnhans.

JACKSONVILLE FLA. July 20-~Gon-
zalo de Quesada. secretary OF the Cuban
Junta, and BENJAMIN Guerra treasurer,
arrived la the city this morning from
Tampa. They at once went 20 Fl NodeIo
clgar-factory. where they addressed the
cuban cigarmakers at work in the fac
tory for the purpose OF inducing the men
10 contribute the price OF a rife apiece
towards the freeing Of Cuba. Their
speeches We're greeted with cheers, and
every cgarmaker promptly signIhed his
Willingness 10 give q gun. In Tampa and
Key West these gentlemen succeeded IN
raising 5000 rifles. and at no place have
they met with a single refusal from a
Cuban TO contribute 10 the cause. They
expect TO raise at least 1000 rifles in this
city. l..--..-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
TeIecranhic Tersitles.

Savannah, Ga.-The United States moni-
tor Passaic was delivered 10 the Georgia
naval reserves at Brunswick for practice.
Jackson. Miss.-Great interest is felt
here in the Prohibition election held In
Madison county. but nothing definite can
be learned as TO the result, both sides
claiming the victory.
Traverse City, Mich.--The boiler In Sui
livan's big shinglemill at Cedar burst.
Engineer Walter Scott was badly mangled
and scalded, ana lived but two hours. and
ten other employees were more or less
seriously scalded and bruised.
Jacksonville. Fla.-Hon. W.. d. Blox-
ham, the Democratic nominee for Govern
or OF Florida. in his letter of acceptance,
cordially endorses the Chicago platform
and nominees. though he has been con-
sldered a gold-standard man.
Charleston. S. CA Mckinley Hobart
ratification meeting was held by the Re
publicans OF Charleston. There were pres
ent about 5000 negroes. Several speakers
of national reputation had been Invited,
but none of them were present
Savannah. Ga.-United States Marshal
Hurst arrested Henry and j. a. Riddick,
Of Camden county. at Triton. for counter
feiting. They had previously been arrested
for safe-cracking, and counterfeit silver
dollars were found on their persons.
Buffalo, N Y.-State-Committeem
Cunnecn became convinced that his scare
about the probable inability of Buffalo to
take care OF a few hundred delegates and
visitors to the Democratic state Conven-
ton on September 10th had no foundation,
and will not press his application TO have
the date changed.
Spokane, Wash.--After one OF the most
spirited political conventions In the his
tory OF the country the Populists agreed
10 fuse with the Democrats In the coming
campaign. The Democratic State Central
Committee and Free-Silver Republican
State Central Committee VIII meet and
appoint a Joint committee 10 confer with
the Populist State Central Committee on
the question Of fusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
THREE LIVES LOST.
A Fourth Person Seriously Injured
Accident nj Outing Resort.


KNOXVILLE. TENN, July 3O.-Three
people were killed or drowned and
fourth person was seriously injured in an
accident at Lake Ottosassee, an outing
resort three miles from Knoxville, at 4;So
this afternoon. The dead are:
CHARLES PERRY; aged IS.
WALTER WRIGHT; aged q.
Miss CARRIE PHIBBS; aged Il.
The injured person is Mrs. Forester
a widow lady OF Alabama, who was
chaperoning the party.
The party were on the lake In the park
in a light row-boat. and came In the
course OF the chute-boats. a chute-boat
loaded with ten people dashed down the
incline at q terrible rate Of speed. and
hit the water with much force. II re-
bounded into the air, and on the second
bound, struck the row-boat. with It's oc-
cupants The crash upset the row-boat
and sent the passengers under the water,
and down 10 their death with the ex-
ception Of Mrs. Forester, who came TO
the surface and caught on 10 the up
turned boat, where she chung until assis-
lance arrived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
The Insane Action of Mr.. Heath.

Mr.. L. Heath. OF Fulton. who was ad-
Judged insane by commission OF lunacy
last Tuesday. caused considerable excite
ment in his neighborhood very. shortly
thereafter. He was left at his home
until the ASYLUM agent could call for
him. and on Tuesday evening he became
enraged with his wife. He made an at
tack on her with knife. and chased her
out on the street, where she was rescued
by passers-by. The police were notified,
and Mr. Heath was removed TO the tail
for safe-keeping until he could be con-
veNed TO the aEYlrm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Tyler n Candidate for Governor.

Hon. ]. Hoge Tyler. says the Richmond
correspondent OF the Petersburg Index
Appeal, will return in few days from
Europe. and Is expected to take the stump
for the Democratic ticket about the nrst
OF the month. He is avowedly In the race
for Governor. and naturally will be
anxious 10 canvass as much OF the state
as possible I'm order 10 give his guberna-
torial candidacy boom. Major Tyler is
expected TO be one OF the most effective
stnmpers In Virginia during the next
canvass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
NOTES FROM THE CUBAN WAR.
Augustin Ceramics Reported Killed.
Rebels I'm Force Near Habana.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July SO.-A
Times-Union special from Key West,
says: Private advices received in this
city last night by the steamer Mascotte,
state that Augustin Cervantes, an officer
in the insurgent army was killed in the
battle at Sarasota, in the province Of
Camaguey, between Generals Moez and
Jovellanos
1t is reported that the insurgents under
the command of Zayas, Collazo, Acosta,
and Valencia, about 10000 strong, are
In the neighborhood Of Habana.
The reported liberation of prisoners on
the Queen regents birthday proved
farce. Only few Spanish soldiers who
had committed some minor offences were
liberated and these few were sent back
10 the army as a worse punishment than
being I'm the Cabanas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
p,.,nooa-nouna coai-Barge sinks.

HAVRE DE GRACE, ND, July %
fspecial. AT daylight this morning the
barge Sarah McNally. loaded with coal Tor
Richmond, Va, sank in the susquehanna.
and three people on board nearly lost
their lives-Captain James McNaIiy, ms
vie snd a sailor-who were awakened
bv rushing water, and climbed out 10
another barge 1t is supposed she sprung
aleak during a heavy squall. She had
400 tons on board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

cheer was given by the men. and then
followed addresses by committeeman from
the FIVE lines controlled by the company.
Day was dawning when Mr. Magee took
the floor. From what he said to the men
It can be safely stated that there will be
no strike. Several OF the most objection
able rules were cancelled in so far as they
apply to present employees. but new en-
pioyees VIII be compelled to subscribe TO
them. The question Of wages ana hours
Mr.. Magee said, would be settled as soon
as times were more prosperOus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
rhira Tielket in Io,,a.

CHICAGO. ILL. July s0.-A telegram
was received last nigh, from L. NJ. Martin.
OF Marshalltown Ia. who attended the
Chicago conference. stating that he had
called meAting 10 organize the State for
a third ticket and 70 choose committee
rnen 10 50 10 Indianapolis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
SUSPICIOUS SUDDEN DEATH.
Insurance Companies Investigating
It-PrOofs Unsatisfactory.

ATLANTA, GA. July SO.-Some of the
insurance companies here are investi-
eating the sudden death of DIR. John ].
Poore, OF Monroe, Ga. He was insured
for $4,000, and died suddenly. The in
surance companies knew when he was
increasing his policies that he was man
OF very modest means. Now they are not
satisfied with the proofs of death. The
policies were for $4,000 in the Mutual
Reserve Fund Association, $4,000 in the
Fidelity Mutual, $4,000 in the Washing
ton Mutual, and 5000 in the Atlanta
Mutual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
The Hines, MOONLIGHT.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
gave a moonlight excursion on the Poca-
hontas last night, and II was delightful
affair Quite a large company enjoyed
the trip. which was refreshing after such
a sweltering day. The Blues Band added
greatly to the evenings pleasure.
The Imperial Quartette, composed OF
Messrs Burton, Woodbridge, Harrison
and Moesta. rendered several selections
i'm a delightful manner. and there was
also other vocal music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
5o,ut Canvass of North Carolina.

WINSTON. N. c., July SO.-A letter pub
lshed here to-day from Judge Russell.
Republican nominee for Governor, shows
that he is opposed to joint canvass OF
the state with Hon. c. b. Watson, the
Democratic candidate. who favors meeting
Russell on the hastings. The Judge says
ne will consent for Mr.. Watson TO meet
him at his (Russelrs) appointments up 10
September 18th. but no longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
scARLET-FEvER AT ToANo.
How II Was Contracted n Mystery
other sick Persons.

TOANO, VA, July 3o-(spscial.) -Lura,
the s-year-old daughter Of Mr.. George G.
Marston, is dangerously III with scarlet
fever. The family IL effectively. II not
legally. Quarantined from transactions
With the outside world. AS yet there IS
no clue as 10 the manner In which the
little girl contracted this terrible disease.
There is a deal OF sickness In this neigh
borhOod. Mrs. Mamie Gatewood and Mrs.
Edna Turner, OF New Kent. now at her
mothers. Mrs. Harriet Cowles, are both
very sick. and Mr.. W. W. Wade, our cour-
teous and active Deputy Sheriff, is con-
fined 10 his room by Illness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
NO LIVES LOST.
Norm state Democratic Committee.

RALEIGH. n. c.. July 3o-Cspecial)-
The Democratic State Committee tonight
elected Clement Manly, OF Winston. chair
man by reclamation. II also elected The
following Central Committee: J. H. Pou.
F. NJ. Simmons. J. s. Carr j. =. Cald-
well, John r. Webster, T. J. Jarvis, +. C..
Smith, T. F. Kluttz, and Z. ]. Hale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
ASHLAND HOTEL BURNED.
An Academia. Fire sweeps IL Out
of Existence.

ASHLAND. VA. July SO.-tspecal)-
The Ashland Hotel was totally destroyed
by fire about $50 o'clock tonight The
blaze originated in the kitchen from
defective fue. it is supposed. The build
ing was a large. frame structure, whose
timbers had acquired the inhammabhiy
OF finder. and the work OF destruction
consumed but a short time
A PROvIDENTIAL C1RCUMSTANCE.
A high wind was blowing from The
west, which carried the blaze away non
the houses on both sides. owing 10 tbs
Drovldential circumstance the fire was
confined TO the building In which II ORR
ginated. The saving OF other buildings is
also due 10 the magnificent work OF the
Ashland Fire Company
NO LIVES LOST.
The house was owned and occupied by
John L. Woodson, and bis son-in-law.
Mr.. r. S. Mills. the latter's wife, and
several little children. Mrs. Leadbetier
an aunt OF Mr.. Mills's. lay very ID n
a room near where the fire originated.
No lives we're lost. and a good deal OF
furniture was saved. The building was
Insured for 1900. and the furniture Tor
$500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
uerhert nna His ynte.

WASHINGTON. July 3o-Secretary Her
bert left tonight TO vote IN me STATE cleo
an birmingham tomorrow night. and go
20 Nontgomery on Saturday. He VIII re-
turn Immediately after voting for John
ston. the free-siiver Democratic candidate
for GovernOT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
stree.-pailway strike Averted.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July S0.--A confer
ence was held at l o'clock this morning
between President Magee and the EN-
many Mr.. Magee stated that the grlev-
ances OF the men would first be listened
%. and given full consideration. A hearty
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. JULY %. 1885.
ARRIVED.

Noon rises LUX Evening ...ssssfsfs'fes
PORT OF RICHMOND. JULY 90, $780,
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas Graves, Norfolk
Virginia Navigation Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, JULY @th
Q3y telegraph
ARRIVED.
British steamship Appomattox, London.
SAILED.
Schooner S. w. Lawrence, Salem.
PORT OF WEST POINT. JULY 81. 10
CBy telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Danvilie, Boyd. BalumoIei
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Accomack. Thompson, Nor
folk; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED
Steamship Danvlle. Boyd. Baltimore
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Accomack, Thompson, Nor
folk; passengers and general cargo.
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A LITTLE MISTAKE.
chambers Journal.)

1t is well known that in legal matters
lawyers often commit the most gorgeous
blunders, and at least three judges ana
one Lord Chancellor have had their Wills
disputed. Only recently an eminent
Queens Counsel, an ornament % the chan
Gerry bar. left will so very abstruse in
its construction that his family, all being
on the most friendly terms, called in three
OF his late confreres TO determine how
the provisions OF the will should be car
ried out. Their decision in the matter
is worthy OF being transcribed:
private and Conndential)
London, March Is. 1S9-.
Dear Mrs. I'VE regret that. after
considerable elaboration. we are quite I'M
able 10 arrive at a conclusion as TO
the manner our late friend wished 10 be-
queath his estate, and can only suggest
that probate be paid according to the de-
mands OF the Legacy and Succession Duty
Department, and that the estate be then
apportioned by you in the manner in
which you believe your late husband de-
sired taking for your guide In the mat
ter his various conversations with you on
the subject and altogether ignoring the
provisions of the will. With kind re-
CARDS, yours sincerely,