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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Southern Railway Report-Immigra-
tion-Mining-Wo Wood- Working.

BALTIMORE, MD, December o.
vice-President W. W. Fiulay, OF the
Southern Railway Company. has given
to tn. Manufacturers Record a general
summary of the business outlook for the
country tributary TO the Southern rail-
way, which practically embraces every
thing from Washington to the Missls-
sppi river. Mr.. Flnlay says:
The business outlook in the regions
traversed by the Southern railway was
never more promising than at the pres
ent time. The tide of desirable immi-
grafton, coming from all portions OF the
North and Northwest. as well as from
Europe. has been. and continues to be-
steadily on the increase. This steady
growth Of population has been systema-
tized along conservative business lines
Many industrious colonies have been To-
Gated. and many more win be, composed
OF homogeneous people who are work.
ing together III harmony, and are reap
ing the rewards of labor, tudiciousiy di-
rected.
New mines have been opened. and old
ones rrjuvonated by better systems and
increased capital; and the iron industry
has entered upon a new and vigorous
career OF prosperity, developing trade
with foreign countries, which has as
sumed large proportions. New develop
ments are going on in the gold-mining
industry. and the primitive methods OF
the primitive miner. with his crude de-
vices for gathering the precious metal.
have been superseded by the latest and
most approved scientific modes known TO
the mining world. and promise the best
results.
The woodworking establishments OF
the South are making good progress, are
growing stronger. and are steadily
widening the area OF their work, with
the prime facilities they possess for turn
ing out their work at the minimum cost
Cotton and woollen Industries are all
in a iourishing condition. and are daily
growing in Importance, as they are con-
siantly being strengthened by accessions
of capital and skill. NeH lines Of work
are being introduced and old ones i'm
proved by better machinery and en-
hanced still
Lines Of travel by rail and water are
being extended. and those glready es-
tabllshed improved so az TO fully keep
abreast o. the demands made upon them
by the increasing volume OF business.
The marked increase IN diversified farm
ing. through wbich - 3ouih s. DOW
ryisf1g lnAug Cf It's supplies. when IL
formerly purchased from other sections.
is exerfing a healthful influence upon all
classes, as we'll as largely adding 10 the
wealth and prosperity OF all branches Of
agriculture.
Upon the whole. the outlook for in
creased prosperity in the South WAS never
better than at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

ton from Deputy -Jailer John Ashoey.
Jr.. said they had n prisoner they wished
to lock up for safe-keeping. Thus thrown
off his guard. young Ashley Opened the
door. only TO face two big revolyers. he
was ovefpOwered before he could ntter
cry. and the keys were taken from him.
At a signal from the two men. thirty OF
forty Others poured into the jan from
the darkness. and proceeding upstairs
several of the mob he'd tie jlil,-. John
Ashley. sr. captive. while two Others
moved on 10 the CELL where Holt ana
five other negroes implicated with him
were asleep. They were not aroused
from their beds until the keys ratified In
the keyhole. They pleaded for mercy.
The leader said Holt was the guilty man.
aud he alone was wanted.
Pleading for his life. Holt was taken
out Of Jail. and through the courthouse
yard to the east side. facing the Rudd
House He was given ample time TO
pray, when "A rope was placed about his
neck. and in ten minutes he had been
straugled to death
The mob was so quiet that not over ten
outsiders knew anything OF the lynch
ing. Holt had been brought here only
a few days ago from Louisville. where he
was taken for safe keeping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
SUFFOLK.
A Very Successful Entertninment-A
Efre-Personai.

SUFFOLK, VA, December 2S.-(spe-
cial.)-The event of the holiday season
took place at the City Hall Christmas
night. when the opera of the "ryrolean
Queen" was rendered by a large number
Of the finest singers of Suffolk. including
the youth and beauty OF our social circles.
The leading roles were taken by Miss
Marion Esteile Freeny and Miss Lulu
NJ Cutchin, of Suffolk, and Mrs. John
Booth, OF oxford. n. c.. while there were
chOruses Of some fifty or sixty voices.
The opera Is very pretty, and was well
rendered in all it's parts. many OF the
scenes being unique and picturesque in
the extreme. representing Tyroleans ~
their varicolored costumes and peaked
hats: dark-eyed gypsies with their iow-
ing hair and gaudy trapplngs, and white
robed spirituelle-looking fairies The en-
tertainment was a grand success. both
artistlcaly and financially. IL was given
for the benefit OF the organ fund or the
Presbyterian church.
After the conclusion OF the above opera
a number Of young men gave a sociahle
at the residence Of Mrs. John Nj. Shep-
herd. on Hall avenue. which was attended
by some fifty or sixty young ladies and
gentlemen. The menu embraced the Lead
ing delicaces of the season. which were
enjoyed with zest by the happy crowd.
A FIRE.
About O'Clock this morning a dwelling
on the eastern suburbs was burned. the
occupants barely escaping with their lives.
Mr.. Samuel ]. Dennis and wife. or New
York city, are spending the holidays with
relatives I'm Suffolk.
Miss Minna Dunlap. Of Baltimore: Miss
L~emme Jordan. of Henderson. y. c., and
HMisses Mary and Helen Temple. OF Prince
George county. are guests OF Mrs. John
B. Pinner on Brooklyn Heights.
Miss Margaret Prentls of st. Louis, Is
visiting her cousin, Miss Susie Prentis, OF
Suffolk.
Professor p. ]. Kernodle, a member OF
the faculty Of the Smithdeal Business
College. Richmond, spent Christmas with
relatives In Suffolk.
Messrs. Edgar Applewhite and Henry
Eley. who have been pursuing their pro-
fessional studies in Baltimore. are al
home for the holidays.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
The services at the Main-Street Metho-
dist church tomorrow will be Of Christ
mas character. The pastor, Rev. II. {,
Cheatham. will preach on THE Angels
Song" and the choir will render music
appropriate to the occasion
Misses Edith and Blanche Cheatham
and Hattie Parker, OF the Woman's Col
lege. Lynchburg. are spending the holi'
DAYS with their parents, In Suffolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
POLICE RECOVERED 1T.
Tobacco That Had Been Traded for
stolen Property.

PETERSBURG, VA, December 26-
Especial. .)-Lieutenan Chandler and Qni-
Ger Hall tonight received about go
pounds Of tobacco, which man by the
name Of w. \. Fox. traded stolen pair
Of horses and buggy for with Ivie &
Brother. tobacconists of Leaksville, y.
c., some time during last November.
Fox was subsequently captured In Nor
folk and sent TO North Carolina for trial.
When he traded with Iyie q Brothers,
he had the tobacco shipped to this city
10 ]. O. Brown, and as soon as the
Messrs. Ivie found out that they had
traded for stolen property they at once
wrote to the police authorities in his
city In regard 20 the recovery OF their
tobacco A search was at once made
and the police found out that tho to-
bacco had been received in the city. and
signed for by ]. O. Brown. Tonight
they found the tobacco had been left
al the store of Mr.. Thomas Payne.
huckster. for safe-keeping. by Brown.
who said IL he did not come back Mr..
Payne might sell It and keep the proceeds
for himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
SOUTH BOSTON.
A Small Residence Bnrned-Aceident
to Small Boys.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA, December 90
Special )-Yesterday morning, at 10
o'clock. the fire bell was heard. and it
was soon discovered that the fire was in a
small tenement house at East End"
occupied by Mr.. Simmons. The family
was absent at the time the fire was dis
covered. The house was q frame build
ing and was quickly consumed by the
flames.
4 dozen or more small boys were
having their fun riding In vehicle down
Main street. when too7sudden turn
emptied them on the pavement. The
sittIe son Hon. r. r. Noslin was run
over by the wheels and painfully but
not seriously hurt. Master Owen Easley
fell on his head and was insensible for
some time. Both are now improving.
EXCEPT for the tin horns and tirecrack-
er--which were not as much in evidence
Yesterday as usual-it was remarkable
quiet Christmas-Day.
Rev. ]. B. Dunn. rector OF Trinity Epls-
copal church, held services AT 1870. There
were no services al any Of the other
churches.
The resident ministers were the reci-
pients OF many and useful presents. Rev.
l. w. Wildman, pastor OF the Baptist
church. received an elegant phaeton.
This Is the handsomest present yet made
10 any minister in the county.
The town merchants are much elated
because OF the excellent sales made du-
ring the month. Some of the dealers IN
Christmas goods say this has been an
exceptionally good season for them-the
best they have had for several years.
The reports Of the condition OF the
Bank Of South Boston. and the Planters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
CARS RUN AGAIN IN BOSTON.
Many of Them by New Men-Hitter-
ness Against Union Leaders.


BOSTON, December 26.-Cars were run
ming without interruption on all lines OF
the West-End street railway to-day. Many
of them were run by new men. however
on some of the divisions all the strikers
were given TO understand that they would
have 10 be rehired in order 10 get the op-
portunity Of taking out cars, while on
other divisions the old men were allowed
to take out their cars il they presented
themselves at the car-house on time. But
il was evident that the company intend
10 get rid of the men who were active In
the strike. Some were not allowed 10
take out cars at all while those who ran
ont on their regular trips early In the
dav were replaced in many instances by
new men later The new men were gwen
different badges from those worn by Old
men. and this was regarded as an indica-
ton that the company would replace most
of the strikers with new men as soon as
convenient.
There Is a good deal Of bitter feeling
among the men against the leaders OF the
union Some of them feel that the coun-
ell buneled the whole matter so badly
that IL amounted TO "A virtual betrayal OF
the union into the hands Of the company
and upon some Of the divisions the feel
ing was particularly bitter against Presi-
dent Young, who has been at the head oi
the council. They instance his conflicting
orders. leaving them in doubt as TO
whether the strike was TO be considered
ON or OFF. and declare he is incapable OF
managing the affairs OF the union. and
they will not consider themselves bound
by any action Of his in future.
'rhe Vest End Railway Company is un-
derstood TO have discharged all the mem
hers of the Conference Commlttee. The
discharged men viii attempt to make ar
raneeHnents for an Indignation meeting
tonight i'm Faneuil Hall. One OF the dis
charged leaders said that the union was
practically dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
DEns GOING TO COLORADO.
He VIII Help the LeadviiIe Strikers.
SDeeches.

TERRE, HAUTE. IND. December %
1t is announced that Eugene Debs will
20 to Colorado at once to help the Lead
Vile strikers. He Will speak in Colo
rado cities beginning in Leadville, where
there is 10 be a big demonstration on
his arrival President Boyce, Of the
Western Miners Federation. who
stopped here on his way home from
the convention of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor, says public sentiment is
still with the 300 men who went on
strike against a reduction Of 30 cents a
day below the Colorado scale, and that
the men can hold out indefinitely. as the
miners in other places are contributing
TO their support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
TIE HILL CITY.
Died on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sfabbing Affair.

LYNCHBURG. VA, December o.
(special)-Ars. Mary Virginia Humph-
ries. wife of John \. Humphries. died at
her home in this city on Christmas-Day.
She was at one time a resident Of Alex
andria. and her remains were taken
there this morning for interment. She
Is survived by her husband and several
children, among the latter being Messrs.
John a. Jr., Edward, French, and Ernest.
and Miss Mamie Humphries.
A terrible cutting ARRAY occurred IN
this city on Christmas-Day between Dan.
Broader Cwhite), and Thomas Early, a
colored preacher. Early was fearfully
wounded but is expected TO recover.
Broader was arrested.
The trouble started in a bar-room,
where hard words resulted in a general
row. in the course of which the colored
preacher struck young Broader on the
side of the head. BY the interference
OF several persons the combatants were
separated, but Broader swore that he
would have vengeance, and he, shortly
after Early left the saloon, followed
with a knife in his hands. When the
street was reached Broader jumped on
Early's back and began slashing at him
with the knife at fearful rate. Early,
who is a small man and in feeble health,
screamed in a pitiful manner, and at
tempted to escape. His assailant. how
ever. clung to his back. plunging the knife
again and again into the negro's body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
MARK HANNA NOT ILL.
Reports to the Contrary Notwith-
standing-His Southern S0journs.

CLEVELAND. o.. December 8.-The
rumor that Mark Hanna Is i'll and will
go to Thomasville. Ga, to recuperate.
is untrue. Mr.. Hanna usually spends
some time every winter at Thomasyille,
but has made no plans thus far this
winter TO so South. He will leave
Cleveland for Chicago on the evening OF
January 10th, to be present at the ban
quet of the Hamilton Club. January nth.
lie will return 70 Cleveland. and some
time during the month will probably
make another trip 10 Washington. He
has no definite plans for going South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
POSTAL AND Personal.
Notes Of Interest from Washington
MaiI-WagOn Service.

WASHINGTON, u. c.. December 20
Especial. )-COntracts for mail service by
wagons for the post-ofiices IN the several
cities Of Virginia have been awarded as
follows:
Alexandria, to ]. A. Craft, of Louis
vile, KY. for $S74.
Danviile, to S. G. Profit, of FLOYD, for
$s77.
Fredericksburg, to J. c. Johnson for
SisSs9.
Lynchburg, to ]. \. Craft. Of Louis
vile, KY. for $idS.
The contract for Norfolk has not yet
been awarded.
IL Is well understood here now that the
name of Mr.. Wilcox, to be postmaster at
Rocky Mount, y. c., viii be sent to the
senate Immediately after the Teassem-
bling of Congress. The present post
master at that place. the Hon. Ben. II.
Bum. who is holding a temporary COM
mission. having declined to run the gaunt-
let Of the Senate as constituted at this
time.
The nominations of presidential post
masters for both the States OF Virginia
and North Carolina, are all referred 10
Senator Butler. of North Carolina, as
the subcommittee. and while It Is pro-
bable that be will report favorably on
tle recent i't5'1 "PPO-.4 -
ginia. the friends Of the two appontees
from his own State fear that their nom-
nations will ornament the pigeon-holes
OF the Senator'S committee-roOm until
the adjournment Of the present Congress.
I'm which case their temporary commits
slons would expire, and the successor Of
Mr.. Cleveland would certainly name
other gentlemen for the positions they
now occupy.
As usual during Christmas week there
are few Virginia or North Carolina visi-
tors at the national capital. From the
latter State however. We have Messrs.
f. y. McKessick, OF Asheville, and
Eugene Sturgeon, formerly OF this city.
but at present Mayor OF The thriving
little city Of Apex, in that state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
DEATH FROM HYDROPHOBIA.
One of the Baltimore Boys Treated
in New York the Victim.

BALTIMORE, December 26-Conrad
Eppers. aged 10, one of the eight boys
bitten by a mad-dog December lst, and
treated at the Pastedr Institute, in New
York. died of hydrophobia at midnight
al his home. in Woodherry Eppers re-
turned from New York a week ago last
Wednesday, and IL was thought he was
cured as his wounds, which were on
the back OF his neck. had healed nicely.
Several days ago he became nervous and
despondent. and unmistakable symptoms
OF rabies became apparent. His physi-
clans were with him almost constantly
to the last. but could do nothing to re-
lieye his sufferings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Death of PROT. Leo whears Mother.

SALISBURY. n. c.. December 26.-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Selma Roberdean Wheat died
night before last. and was buried here to-
day by the side OF her husband, from 81.
Luke's Episcopal church. Sheowas the
daughter OF General Roberdean OF Revo-
lutiouary war fame. and was born in
Alexandra. Va. in iSo5 and married Rev.
John Thomas Wheat in 1925. She WAS the
mother OF Major Rotterdam What. OF the
Louisiana Tigers. Captain John Thomas
Wheat. Mrs. Seiyina SeaS, Of Nashville;
Professor Leo Wheat. and Mrs. Colonel
shober, OF this city az whose home Mrs.
Wheat died She was noble and Illus
trious woman. and lived an honored and
useful life of over 81 years. IL is said
her husband was the first child born IN
the city OF Washington. ID. c.. after It's
settlement. ..----.-.-.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
THREE PERSONS DROWNED.
Caught In Il snow-stOrln on the St.
Lawrence.

CLAYTON. y. Y. December 26.-Early
yesterday afternoon, Edward c. Rogers,
superintendent OF Calumet Island, oppo-
site Clayton. the summer residence Of
Charles G. Emery. OF New York. accom-
panied by his young son, Frank, and
Miss Minerva Robbins, left Calumet
Island in an ice-punt for Grincstone
Island where Miss Robbins resides. \
squall and snow-storm came up while
they were crossing. hiding them from
view. They were not seen again, and,
as they did not reach Grindstone. IL is
feared that their boat was capsized and
that they were drowned. The river was
full OF drifting ice
A search was begun this morning and
resulted In the finding OF the empty punt.
with the muff OF Miss Robbins in IT, NO
doubt is now entertained as TO their
fate.
Mr. Rogers leaves widow and two
young daughters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
GENERAL LEE IN HABANA.
He Says He VIII Keep Close watch
On Affairs.

HABANA, December 2d.-General Fltz-
hugh Lee, Consul-General at Habana,
who has been absent In the United
States on leave Of absence from his
post for about two months, arrived here
this morning. He was accompanied
by his wife and daughter. General Lee
saws he has returned to resume his du-
ties as Consul General lie says he has
received 10 special instructions from his
government, but will maintain close
watch OF affairs and will keep his gov
crnmcnt thoroughly posted in regard TO
the situation in Cuba and all further
DEVELOPMENTS In Che island
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

and Merchants Bank. show that they are
In the hands OF slilful businessmen.
Whilst the advance agent OF pros
perity" is slow in making ~ appearance
Businessmen are looking FORWARD hope
fully 20 the dawn Of brighter and more
prosperous days.
Miss jamie Ragiand. OF Hyco, IS visiting
friends in Green county, Va.
Miss Halle Easley Is spending the holi-
days with Miss Ruth Horseley. in Nelson
county.
Messrs. II. c. Hudson, III. p. CARING
ton. and A. b. Willingham, Jr.. Halifax
gentlemen. who are engaged In the to-
bacco business at Goldsboro', \. g., are
spending Christmas at their homes.
Mr.. III. j, Watkins, Of Daybeary, w.
Va, Is visiting his parents.
Misses Laura Stebbins and Lottle Nor
ton, pupils at Peace Institute, Raleigh,
are at home for the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
LyNCuiNG IN Kentucky.
Sixth I'm the state In ms Many
DAYS.

OWENsBORO', KY. December 26.-Al-
fred Holt (colored) alias Alexander, the
murderer OF Police-Ofiicer w. A. White.
was taken from jail by q mob at 2:SO
o'clock this morning end hanged to
tree In The courthouse yard. This Is
Kentucky's sixth lynctdng IN ms many
days.
About 2I5 o'clock two men knocked at
the jail-door. and. In response TO Ques-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Dr. G. w. +. Brock was called TO attend
MN, and he at once called Or. George Ben.
Johnston In consultation.
IL was deemed inadvisable by the ply
sicians to move Captain Epps from the
fioor. Heroic treatment was given him.
and about 2 o'clock last night he rallied
somewhat, and was removed TO his bed.
At late hour he was reported as being
very much better and his condition is
not now considered TO be alarming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

NEW YORK, December 2o.-The total
visible supply of cotton for the world is
4l79. .S75 bales. of which 5,S62,N5 are Ameri-
can, against 4o92,3li and 3.n7.lH bales,
respectively. last year.
Receipts Of cotton this week, ar all In
terror towns, iC5.67O bales Receipts frorl
the plantations, S52.s,2 bales. Crop in
sight. C.Ol5.79t bales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
CAPTAIN EPPs STRICKEN DOWN.
Nhe city Sergeant Taken suddenly
Ill at His Home

City-Sergcant Charles n. Epps, who has
been indlsposed for scme wcekS was
stricken down at bis home. corner OF Mar
shall and Adams streets, yesterday after
.ocn with a severe attack Of kidney cole
lie was walking across the floor Of his
Aorary when stricken, and fell. His fail
VAS broken by members of his family,
hAc caught him ere be struck The door.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH.
Judge Prior Rejects nm Alleged Ag-
gressiOn Upon 1t.

gressiOn Upon 1t.
NEW YORK, December 2s.-Judge
Prior, in the Supreme Court to-day denied
the application Of the Agudath Hakehi-
10th. a Hebrew organization of New
York, for a certificate Of Incorporation.
In refusing the certificate Justice Prior
said:
In the certificate submitted 10 me I
observe that the annual meeting Of the
proposed corporation is appointed to be
held on each and every second Sunday
OF January Of each and every year II is
not religious corporation, and its an
nual meetings are for the performance OF
precisely such secular business as is trans
acted by other civil corporations.
"The question is not whether such meet
ings are Illegal. but whether they should
be approved. The act intended is an ag-
gression upon the Christian Sabbath. and
the law which scrupulously protects the
applicants In the observances OF their
creed gives them no license to affront the
religious susceptbilities OF others"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December ~
secretary Olney has declined an invitation
IA attend the "sound-money' banquet al
Chicago January Sth. the diplomauc uih-
ner at the White House, January 'ih, re-
curing his presence IN this ciiy at 'n@'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Movements of Warships.

WASHINGTON, December Zo.-1he
cruiser Bennington joined the Marion "'
Jiquilisco. Salvador, on Chrlstinas-Da LAY, y.
tbe two vessels having been ordered 10
make a careful survey of that harbor for
me correction Of charts. The Minneapolis
arrived at Alexandretta yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. December a-
E Forecast for vuginia.-Fair. but
HAM partly cloudy weather: slight
changes In temperature; norther-
~ winds.
North Carolina and south Carolina
Fair weather: light. variable winds.