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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
LyNcHING IN KENTUCKY.
White Man Charged with burning n
Barn Hanged.

LEXINGTON. KY, February IA
mob OF twenty masked men attacked the
Wayne-county jail. at MONTICELLO. little
hamlet In the backwoods. at an early
nous yesterday morning. The jailer was
oyerpowered, his keys were taken away.
the cells unlocked. and Fountain Mar
,in and James Troxeil, white men,
who were arrested several weeks ago.
charged with burning the barn Of Bonnie
Rates. were taken from the prison.
They were taken to point near Steu-
benyille. where. In little grove. Mar
tin was hung to tree. Troxeli escaped
while the mob was hanging Martin.
Troxell and Martin accused each
other of burning the barn. and the pub
lie believed both guilty. ,...-..-.--.--.--. i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

NEW YORK. February H.-lt Is stated
al the Treasury to-day tnat tne Mvr-
gan syndicate had paid IN iua Ior tne
ss2 GOO 400 new as allotted II. Other large
bidders have notified the Treasury officials
that they will make further payments
before the second instalment Is due. II
is estimated that at least ssoooo'eoo OF the
new issue will be settled for IN this civ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
Heavy snow at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA. February 1.-THE
severest snow-storm OF the season began
here about o'clock tonight. The wea-
ther all day had been bitterly cold. but
moderated toward evening, when the
snow began TO fall
Az this hour q A. Ny the snow Is still
falling. with no sign of abatement and
the ground is already sheeted to the
depth OF inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
TO BUILD UP TRADE.
The Richmond BusinesS-Men's Assoeia-
tiOn TO Work Towards That End,
A FINE MEETING LAST NIGHT
The Organization Perfected and Its
Scope Defned-A Sinking Fund
Promptly subscribed-AII Branches
of Business Invited 10 Come In.

The Association for the Development OF
Richmond Trade met last night in the
Assembly Hall of the Chamber of Com
merce and In five minutes 800 was sub
scribed by those present to stait the sink
ing fund necessary to carry out the ideas
OF the organization. President Rhoads
called the body to order about . o'clock.
The following firms. representatives Of
which were present applied for admission,
and were placed upon the roll A. Saks
& Co., Julius Sycle & Son. a. Hutzler e.
Son. Isaac Sycle May Brothers, Johnson,
Boyd & Co.. NJ L. Rose. Sydnor & Humid
ley. Lexington Hotel. J. c. Smith, Vir-
gina Steam Laundry. and Virginia Sam
pie Shoe Company.
REPORT ON ORGANIZATION.
The following report from the Commit
tee on Organization was then adopted:
Richmond, Va. February II. 1886.
To the President and Members:
Gentlemen.-Your Committee ON Organ
izaton beg leave to offer the following:
]. That we organize an association for
the development Of Richmond trade. and
bringing same to this city.
2. The officers Of the organization shall
consist of president. vice-president. Sc
cretary and treasurer. and an executive
committee. composed of the above officers
and one other member. appointed or elect
ed by the association.
3. 1t should be the duty OF the Execu-
tive Committee TO transact all business
sppertaining to the association during re-
cess.
4. The sinking fund necessary to main
tain the organization shall be by popular
subscrbtlon.
O. II. BERRY
ISAAC THALHIMER,
l. r. KAUFMANN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

SAVANNAH, GA, February H.-Cap-
tain Lewis, OF the steamship City OF Ma
con, from Philadelphia, reports that
February 9th. at 2:l5 +. NJ, Cape Look
out lighthouse. bearing northwest by
north. and being IS miles distant. in IA
fathoms OF water. he passed a piece
OF wreckage about $50 feet long, APP
parently the bottom OF a vessel, the
stern projecting 10 feet out OF the water.
There was no other wreckage in the vi
cinltY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
GIas.-works Destroyed.

MARTINS FERRY. o.. February H.
The Buckeye Glass-Works, owned by A.
D. Seamon, of Wheeling, W. Va, one
of the largest plants of the kind In the
country, was burned this morning. Loss,
$4,000. The glass-house was run with
non-union men, which was the cause OF
much riotlng some time ago. The origin
OF the fire is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

ing In the Luncnbvrg cases. the prisoners
were taken back TO Jail. where, short
time afterwards the women were visited
by Captain Guigon.
Judge Mann, Mr.. Soutnali. and Captain
Guigon left on the evening train for their
respective homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
NEEDS OF THE BRorHERHooD.
Talks Upon This subject-series OF
socinbies 10 he Held.

A meeting of Local Council. Brother
hood Of st. Andrew. was held last night
in the lecture-room Of ST. James church.
The attendance was large. representing
nearly ali OF the Episcopal churches OF
the city. After an interesting devotional
service. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Gravatt.
of the Church Of the Holy Trinity, Rev.
Landon Il. Mason led In an interesting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
Russia to .protecr Korea.

LONDON. February ia dispatch
from Shanghai to news agency says
that the action OF Russia In Korea points
to the establishment OF Russian pro-
tectorate oyer that country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
New Ticket once.

The Seaboard Airline has placed on
sale az their passenger Office, No. s36
east Main street; tickets to all points
South and Southwest.
Baggage checked. and sleepIng-car
reservation made on application to
II. NJ. BOYKIN,
Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

Investigate our Fuil-Paid. per cent.
Stock. Dividends payable semi-annually--
January and July.
THE UNITED BANKING AND BUILD
ING COMPANY,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

takes naught, but that can by diligence
regain What roDs me OF health makes
me poor indeed. DR.. Dayids Cough
Syrup drives from the system Coughs.
Colds. Bronchitis. Consumption. and
Croup-thieyes OF health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

Newest Discovery" extract Teeth; no
pain or no charge. Corner Fifth a.d
Broad streets. Only highest standard OF
excellence maintained Ia all branches OF
the Dental profession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
II You Need Tonic
Use Horsford's Acid PhOsDh fe.

1t stimulates the stomach, nourishes
the nerves, builds the brain tissue. A
wonderful tonic. Makes a delightful
beverage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

TO ARRANGE FOR EXCURSIONS.
The Committee on Excursions reported
as follows:
Through the varying conditions as to
points reached. their proximity TO Rich
mond, the present time OF running trains
etc. we deem it inadvisable TO make the
same request of all the railroads. and
submit herewith details of our proposed
action with each individual road"
Following this is a scheme to be util-
ized in making arrangements with the
several roads.)
Each Of the roads coming into the
city will be communicated with by the
Executive Committee in regard 10 Sc
curing the best rates to be obtained.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were elected. the
president, Mr.. Rhoads, having been chosen
at the last meeting: Vice-President, l. H..
Kaufman; Secretary, A. III. Meyer; Trea-
surer, Jacob Cans.
The First National Bank was made the
official depository for the funds OF the
association.
PREFER SPECIAL RATES.
Mr.. Shelburne was not in favor of
running excursions. but rather thought
a reduced rate should be secured to Rich
mond over the various roads, good for
as a rule, he said, patronized by the
class Of people who would bring trade TO
the city.
A letter was read from Mr.. John s.
Munce, of Kingan & Co., expressing his
regret at not being able to be present at
the meeting. His idea, as expressed in
this communication. was exactly the same
as Mr.. Shelburne's in regard 10 the ques-
ton of excursion trains.
TO SOLICIT NEW MEMBERS.
Mr.. Shelburne moved that committees
be appointed TO solicit members from all
branches of business, and the following
were selected:
For south side of Broad street,. ii.
Kaufman and Isaac Thalhimer.
North side of Broad street-Moses May
and Myer Sycle.
south side OF Main street,. Cans and
Taylor Grandy.
North side OF Main street-Harvey Clark
and w. l. Goode.
Tobacco, Grain, and Cotton Trade.
A. Murce and Slas Shelburne.
Mr.. Shelburne also made motion,
which was adopted, that an invitation be
extended 10 all the trades TO be present
at the next meeting
The body then adjourned, after de-
Gliding to hold the next meeting at the
Chamber of Commerce on next Tuesday
night, February 25th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

The Dramatic Tea at 500 east Grace
street tonight will be held from TO 10
O'clock instead OF from 10 8. as the
invitations read. Curtain will rise at S:l5
O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

there is better cure for Coughs and
Throat and Lung Troubles, CrdApy Chill
dFen. and Hacking Coughs than DR..
David's Cough Syrup we never saw IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

The Forthcoming Message
will recommend for La Grippe. Coughs.
and all Throat and Lung Diseases DR..
David's Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
O. II. BERRY.
ISAAC THALHIMER,
i. Fl. KAUFMAN,
COHEN,
Committee,
MAKE UP A SINKING FUND.

There was some little discussion as to
whether the sinking fund should be
raised by subscription or assessment. Mr..
Hutzler was in favor of assessing the
various firms by designating five classes,
the highest sum to be asked for being
$50, and 'he lowest $40. Mr. Cans favored
the method recommended in the commit
tees report, which was adopted. as stated.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Cans, subscriptions
were declared In order and the following
merchants put their names down for
amounts as given below:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
BROUGHT IN.

time Captain Guigon and Mr.. r. G.
S0uthal qualified to practice at the
Prince Edward bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

- WASHINGTON. February i7.--Fors-
rllp least for Virginia and North Caro-
WV" lima: Fair weather, preceded by
lioht snow ip the eastern portion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
"BILL" NYE Is DYING.
His Physicians Say. However,. That He
May Last a Month";

A special dispatch to the Philadelphia
Press from Asheville, N. c., says:
Bill Nye is dying. There is no possible
hope for his recovery, so doctors say yet
they have given it out that he may live
from ten to thirty days. He was stricken
about ten days ago with apoplexy Since
that time he has been in the hands of ply
sitians in Asheville. His home is about
twelve miles from that place, and is mac
cessible by telegraph.
During his last visit there he spoke feel
ingly of Eugene Fields DEATH and mani
Tested great pride that the last thing Field
wrote was in defense of himself In con-
versation with one of his most intimate
friends he said that he had decided to pur-
ste his literary inclinations hereafter mora
than ever before and further said that he
was determined never to go On the plat
form again to lecture.
Mr. Nye came to this section seven or
eight years ago in search of health. and
finally bought farm, where he built his
palatial home. He is member of the
Episcopal Church. and since his residence
here has been the most popular man in
this section. His family consists of his
wife and four children, two sons and two
daughters. His daughters have been at
school in Washington, and have returned
home to the bedside of their dying father
The cause of his malady is said to be the
intense work with which Mr. Nye has
overburdened himself for the last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Damages for Death.

The case of John H. Peake, administrator
of the estate of the late VIM. A. Burgess,
against the Washington Gaslight Company,
was concluded this morning before Judge
Cole and a jury in Criminal Court No. 1.
Burgess was employed at the works of the
company in East Washington, and Febru-
airy 26, $685. he was so badly scalded by
escaping steam that he died a few days
thereafter On behalf of Geo. w. Burgess,
Mary H. Summers, Jane F. Mullikin, Rose
g. Dunan and Sarah E. Rawlins, the broth
er and sisters Of the man, the administrator
filed the suit, claiming $4,000 damages.
Messrs. A. A. and I. w. Birney and E. A.
Newman represented the plaintiff, Messrs
F. w. Hackett and Webb & Webb appearing
on behalf Of the company. The plaintiff
claimed that Burgess was sent into the
boilers at the works to clean them, and
that while so engaged steam was carelessly
and negligently turned into them.
Upon the conclusion Of the testimony on
behalf of the plaintiff, counsel for the COM
rany asked Judge Cole to direct verdict
in favor of the company on the ground that
the liability of the company had not been
sufficiently shown.
Judge Cole overruled the motion and this
morning the jury returned a verdict in
favor of the plaintiff, fixing the damages at
81 900,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20

In response to a call recently issued. a
number Of persons interested in n crusade
for mclal reform In the District met last
night in the rooms OF the Ad.-Write"s
Club Mrs. Kate Barrett, who came to
this city several weeks ago in the interest
Of the Florence Crittenton Mission move
ment, spoke on the subject in general and
showed a map emphasizing the proximity
to the White House, new city post Office
and the valuable business property of
Pennsylvania avenue of the section
in the city known as the division" A
committee was appointed to secure a hear
ing before the District Commissioners and
present a petition signed by business men
protesting against a further federation of
the section. Rev. DIR. S. NJ. Newman was
named chairman and the other menu
beers are Mrs. Barrett, DIR. w. Beatty, Dr.
G. p. Hopkins, George A. Davidson. A
committee was also appointed, consisting
Of w. l.. Bruen, chairman: DIR. s. NJ. New
man and ]. S. Blackford, to arrange the
preliminaIies for public mass meeting in
the interest of the movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Is. AND o. AFFAIRS,
Mr.. Murray's appointment Confirmed
Geo. {. Jenkins Elected Director

cir. Murray's appointment Confirm ed
-IeO. L. Jenkins Elected Director.
Inc monthly meeting of the directors
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany was held yesterday. A letter was re-
ceived from Mr.. VIM. f. Burns, announc-
ing that owing to the failing condition of
his health he resigned as a director.
Mr. VIM. +. Prick, in moving the accept
ance Of the resignation of Mr. VIM f.
Burns as director, paid a high tribute to
the long, earnest and valuable services 10
the company of Mr.. Burns
MIR. Burns repeatedly acted as president
pro TEN. of the company
All. George G. Jenkins was unanimously
elected to fill the vacancy.
No action was taken relative to the
formation of the Baltimore and Ohio
northwestern system out of the lines run
ming from PittSburg to Chicago controlled
by the Baltimore ard Ohio.
Action OF the proposed collateral trust
loan vas also deferred. The loan has al
ready been authorized and the nesotia-
tons are being conducted by Mai. Alex
ander Shaw, chairman of the finance COM
nittee.
Gen Orland Smith rendered his rcsiena-
tion as hrst vice president, and Mr.. Oscar
G Murray, upon the nomination of Presi-
dent towen, was unanimously confirmed as
first vice president of the company Gen
Smiths time being almost exclusively oc-
cupicd a member of the board of man
ayers of the joint traffic association at
New York. He remains as the representa-
tive of the Baltimore eand Ohio Company
on that board, and holds also the presi-
dency of several of its important subsid-
larry lines.
c. X. Lord, third vice president of the
baltimore and Ohio, was elected president
of the Consolidated Coal Company, to sue
coed Charles F. Mayer.
The board confirmed the appointment of
the following agents on the main stem: e
=. Evans, freight agent, Washington Union
Stock Yards. District of Columbia: H. L.
Mcdonald Sir Johns Run, w. Va: ". T.
l1dmiston. Berkeley Springs. W. Va; c. T.
West, Swanton, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Dining Room Furniture

We've gotten together n Mahogany Dining
Room suite that surpa>ses anything OF the kind
ever offered Tie price is lower than what
the same effect usually costs In oak
Made up of Mahogany SidebOard with
shaped French beyei plate mirror absolutely
perfect in workmanship and finish: an Extension
Table and Chairs. The suite c.
is worth all of 500. Our price. erSW.UU
Sideboari. s2e; Table. SIS; Chairs at $50
each. But will not be sold out of the suite.
Cid,LoorJc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Funeral of James C. Sherry.

Funeral services over the remains Of Jas
c. Sherry were held this afternoon at .
o'clock at his mothers residence, 49, F
street northeast conducted by Rev. A.
w. Pitzer, D. D. Members of the Sunday
school class in the Central Presbyterian
Church, of which he was a devoted mem
her, acted as pail bearers, the intermen:
being in Glenwood. Mr.. Sherry was a son
of Mrs. Laura L. Sherry and the late John
F. Sherry, and was on the threshold of
manhood when he was stricken with con-
sumption of the throat. The months of
sickness, part of the time being in spent
in Texas in the hope of being benefited by
the climate. he bore with fortitude and
courage He was a member of the Wash
Endeavor Society Of the Central Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
L Tomorrow.

CAMEO DRAPERIES, HANDSOME STRIPED AND
TLAID OUTING FLANNEIS, 3s-INCH FRENCH
PERCALES, NEW IMPERIAL DIMITIES AND
FAST BLACK SATEENS. ALL ONE AND THE
SAME PRICE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Gas Office Swindler Has Reached West
Washington.
Contemplated and
other Local Notes of General In
terest to Taxpayers and Residents.

The gas office swindler has reached
Georgetown. How far his operations have
extended Is not known. Only two or three
reports have been received of his workings,
the losses in each case being small. The
swndler is reported as young man about
twenty years of age, we'll dressed and
carrying a satchel, in which he carries off
MS booty. He secures an entrance to the
house by announcing he is sent by the gas
company to look after the meter. the cor
poration being convinced that the meter
was out of order and registering too high,
or else there was leak in the premises,
which 1t was his duty to detect. His tools,
he claims, are in the satchel. Nine times
out of ten he goes through every room in
the house and carries away only money or
small articles of value.
Improvement Committee.
The council and improvement committee
of the West Washington English Evangel-
fcal Church held asjoint meeting a few
nights ago, at which 1t was decided to make
considerable improvements to the ediffce
An addition will be built to the north end,
new roof put on and an entire new set
or steps at the front entrance. A picket
of the property. Workmen are at present
engaged in the matter of carrying out this
work.
Funeral of Mrs. Boa rman.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Boarman,
the wife of Mr.. William A. Boarman, who
died suddenly Tuesday night, at her resi-
dence, 3215 Prospect avenue, was held this
afternoon at o'clock from the chapel in
Oak Hill cemetery. at v hich place the in
terment vas made. After viewing her re-
mains tho coror er gave a certificate of
death due to heart disease. Burke her SON.
in-ldw, Il at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital taking treatment.
Notes.
Mrs. William Blount will give a musicale
and reception the evening of February %
at her home. THE Oaks" in honor of her
friend. Mrs Williams, graduate of the
Conservatory of Music at Paris.
Mr. w. F. Knott has taken out a permit
for the erection of dwelling on the Con-
duit road near Frankfort street. in the
SUBDIVISION of White Haven. The improve
ment will cost $1,000
George Good has bought of John f. West
eighty square perches of land bordering on
the canal near Cabin John bridge for sIoa
Mr. Charles E. German of Providence. r.
L. VIII give for four years a gold medal
to the class of 90 of Georgetown Uni
versity in honor of the memory of his
lately deceased son, who was a member of
tie class.
Midweek prayer meeting services will lie
held this evening at the West Street Pres
byterian Church.
Frederick Seals, colored, aged twenty
man Seymour for keeping a disorderly
house He lives on Cherry HILL and the
warrant for his arrest was sworn cut by
Benz. Brooks, another colored man.
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: s3=4tc.
Tomorrow

PLAIN BLACK AND FANCY FRENCH SAT-
EENS AND 2S-INCH WOOL. CHALLIES, INCLUD-
ING SOME VERY PRETTY SECOND MOURNING
STYLES,
I2 I=2Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Many DeUuests.

The will of the late Genevieve T. Wager.
dated February 10. 1894, has been filed. and
appoints Frederick r. Wallace executor.
To Gertrude w. Ashby and Lulie Il. Cook,
sisters all the personal effects, clothing and
furniture at All A street southeast are given.
The executor is directed to convert the resi-
due of the estate into cash, pay all lust
debts and the following requests to the
relatives of the testatrix's husband: To VIM.
o. Wager. his brother, 5000; to Martha Y.
Smoot, his sister. $1,000; and TO Blanche NJ
Rust, his niece, $1,000. The residue Of the
estate is to be equally divided among Eer-
non W. Ashby, Lu,ie Il. Cook, Mae S. Bayne
and Gertrude w. Ashby, the brother and SIS
tiers Of Mrs. Wager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Newspaper Publishers I'm Convention

The annual meeting of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association began
at New York yesterday. There were about
$50 members of the association present
when President Chas. w. Knapp called the
meeting to order.
A committee was appointed to draw up a
memorial on the death Of ]. w. Scott of
the Chicago Times-Herald, late president
of the association.
The topic discussed at the opening ses-
sion was Advertising" Under this head
were the subtopics, rs an Advertising
Bureau Profitable Adjunct to a News
paper?' What is the Responsibility of a
Paper Making Mistake in the Price of
Goods Mentioned in an Advertisement -
rs Reading Matter Containing iliustra-
tions or Space Wholly Occupied by News
or General Illustrations Pure Reading
Within the Meaning of the Term as Used
In Advertising Contracts?" rs 1t Profit
able to Employ Women as Advertising
Agents?''