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The Press., 1896-03-05

Twenty-Five towns have applied for their share of this years state appro- priation for good roads. The highway commissioners desire that all applications be filed by April 1st, It is hoped that a town meeting will soon be called to take action in regard to building more macad- amized roads this summer. The roads built last year have had good test, and are appreciated. Why not extend them this year?
The Press., 1896-03-05

Ex-Commander Ballington Booth and wife of the Salvation Army, who refused to obey recall from General Booth of London and resigned, have come out with a statement that they will organize new religious organization. Those of their old friends and co-workers in the Salva- tion Army, who so elect, may follow their old leader in the new movement if they will. Eva Booth, sister of Ballington Booth, has been appointed and taken command of the Salvation Army of the United States. It is not thought that Ballington Booth will have very large following,
The Press., 1896-03-05
I5 Per Cent. Discount
 ON ALL Heavy Suits, OverCoats

Or Heavy Weight Clothing, from our regularly marked price. Many of our goods will be found marked at 30 per cent discount
 This will be found to be quite a run on Clothing, and the run ought to turn to race.
 Prices are as low as they ever were for good, clean, straight Clothing,
 Remember, this is for Goods bought this season, and is no old stock that has been nawked all over the country, but that the quality is good.
The Press., 1896-03-05

The recent heavy rains have caused dis astrous floods all over New England, many of the streams being higher than they have been for several years. Rail roads have been interferred with by nu- merous washouts and damaged bridges. Several small dams and bridges were washed away in different localities. In Bristol dam, aud ten bridges were washed away or badly damaged.
The Press., 1896-03-05

0GruCk OH our C1OGn1ug this week. Now is your chance to jump in and grab a prize.
 Stock exactly the same quality as it was before the Holidays. Prices are different, though-delightfully differ ent.
 will give discount of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
Our Last Offer.

The demand for "OUR HEROES AND
OUR FLAGS" souvenir picture still con-
tinues.
This is to notify our subscribers that
we will discontinue our present OFFER after
the 18th instant, so that those who desire
to obtain this momento of the Lost Cause
should send in their orders promptly.
After the date above named we will be
willing to furnish the picture to those de-
string 1t. but the price will be 25 cents. in
stead OF 10.
Cut out the round coupon you will
find on the first page Of the Dispatch. and
when you have THREE of DIFFERENT
DATES present them with 10 cents at
our counter and you will receive the pic
ture. II you wish It sent by mail. for
ward us. in addition to the three coupons
and 10 cents. 2-cent postage-stamp.
n. B.-Be sure to address
COUPON DEPARTMENT.
The Dispatch Office.
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
A RICHMOND INSTITUTION.
A Presentation of Facts and Figures
Worth STUDYING

The sixth annual meeting of the share
holders of the United Banking and Build
ing Company, OF this city, was held yes
terday, and II may be said that the report
Of the president and directors then sub
mftted constituted the occasion a red
letter one In the history of the institu-
ton. The facts and figures presented are
worthy OF the most careful consideration
OF investors, and demonstrate beyond
question the careful, conservative. and
business-lke management OF the COM
pany. The exhibit was prepared after
most careful and exhaustive audit of the
books and records OF the company by
building and loan auditor of established
reputation, and after the elimination
therefrom of the unearned premium ac-
count, which was regarded as super
fiuous, and tending to initiate the state
ments OF assets and liabilities. The re-
port, therefore, comes down 10 actual
cash figures. which are made up by
disinterested party. and leave no possible
doubt as to the financial foundation OF
the company. The entire profits of the
company amounted 10 y72,26 81 Of which
s5l, 92 has been apportioned among the
shares in force; sl6.7l9.52 have been paid
in dividends on paid-up stock. leaving
balance OF A,07950 as unapportioned. The
subscribed capital Of the company, jan
udff IL lcJo, WIS e-,oto,vDOs anu mas
increased since then All expenses have
been paid. and there is to the credit of
the expense fund. 1854. Economy has
characterized the management and
watchfulness and absolute regard for
safety have been kept in mind in every
investment that has been made.
An analysis OF the report I'm the light
OF the recent depressed financial condi-
dion of the country carries with II the
conviction of the highest business sagac-
ity on the part OF the officers and d.
rectors, who are as follows:
Officers: Lewis III. Blair. president; A.
s. Buford. vice-president; w. c. Pres
ton, general attorney; Samuel s. Elan.
secretary and treasurer; A. IL. Ferhaus.
assistant secretary and treasurer. Board
OF Directors-Governor Charles T. OFer-'
rail-. y. G. Wallace. A. s. Buford, II. l..
Denoon, Lewis II. Blair.
The operations of the company embrace
all the most approved and most thor
oughly safeguarded methods Of the build
ing and loan system, and, under the
new plan" Incorporated. the business OF
the company has largely increased. Tne
features of this plan are: l. A definite
contract with both investor and borrower.
Z. Payments limfted in number. j. Lower
rates of interest and premium. Graded
withdrawal values s. Repayment OF
loans mathematically determined
In this there are no estimates out
every stockholder knows the exact
amount which he viii be required to pay,
and the exact amount which ne WIN De
entitled to receive.
Tne several classes OF stock and the
general working OF the company are
clearly explained In little pamphlet Is
sued by the company. Any one can mn
dexsfa M THE uttIo book u <.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
BALTIMORE AND OHIO II. r..
Charles r. Mayer Succeeded AS Pres
fdent by &. IA. Lord.

fdent by G. IA. Lord.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 10
Charles f. Mayer. late president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
to-day resigned as president of the Con-
solidated Coal Company. after having
controlled its affairs for nineteen years.
He leaves the company in the highest
state of prosperity. Mr.. Mayors sue
SCISSOR is Mr.. c. X. Lord, third vice.
president of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. Several changes were also made
I'm the directorate. The New York repre-
sentatlon was increased from two to four
members. General Louis Fitzgerald Eu-
gene De Lane, e. r. Bacon, and James
NJ. Quigley were elected to represent the
Gothamite interests. The other seven al
rectors are Baltimoreans, and most of
them identified with the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
Mr.. Lord is one of the best known and
most popular railroad-men in the coun-
try. He began his railroad career when
IL years OF age at Hoosic Falls, n. Y,
where he was born. For fifteen years he
held high positions IN western railroad
organizations, and In 1850 became general
passenger agent OF the Baltimore and
Ohio. In 1883 he was promoted TO the
third vice-presidency. which position he
will continue to hold I'm connection with
the presidency Of the coal company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
LOCOMOTIVE BOILER ExrLoDEs.
Engineer Blown Into shreds-Fire-
man Fatally Injured.

UTICA, N. ". February 1s.--The boiler
of the locomotive drawing the New
York and Philadelphia express train
on the Delaware, I.ackawanna and
Western railroad exploded near Cass~
vile. shortly after II 80 o clock this morn
ing. The engine is what Is known a.
culm-burner, and the engineers cab
Is directly over the centre Of the boiler.
The engineer was John Keech. Of Bing.
hamton, and he was blown into shreds.
The fireman, John Lewis, also Of Bing-
hamton, was so badly hurt that he died
soon after being taken from the wreck.
The engine was torn TO pieces, and
the trucks left the track, the whole
mass OF twisted and broken iron toppline
over into the ditch. The cars COM
posing the train remained upon the
track. The shock to the passengers
was a severe one. but serious injury was
not sustained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
THE CHARGES FALSE.
vr rates 50 PrOnOunCeS The Allegations
Brought Against Him.
ALWAYS KIND 10 HISS RIGGS.
She Wrote to Hin Denying That be
Had WrOnged Her.
MAS INSPIRED BY ANlAOSIif'
H., ,.,;on NJ Randolph Attributed 10
WAS INSPIRED BY ANIROSllY'
The Action Of Randolph Attributed to
Desire for Revenge.
TESTIFY TO HIS CHARACTER
..Ietters of Endorsement from
rroutnent People I'm Nirgini" ana
,..ns.s-RepIy 10 Messrs. Tucker
na nitter-The Investigation.

The investigation Of the management
~ the Deaf. Dumb. and Blind lnsutu-
,ion based upon the sweeping charges
nreserred by John l.. Randolph, OF NOT
fsK. will be resumed tonight at
o'clock. and from present indications the
inquiry may close by the middle OF next
week.
There has been a delay Of some fe"
days I'm the proceedings. but the mem
b,rs Of the committee have been apo
IN use the time to advantase. In VISIT
,ng the different public institutions MI
ren h. owen. the official stenoerapher'
/. pushing ahead in the matter Oh
transcribing the shorthand notes ana "e
and his assistants are working aay ana
nicht on the record He says ne Is
pretty well up in ,he work ana VIII
send 10 Captain Doyle at staunton' to-
day big bulk Of evidence 10 be added
40 that given TO Captain Doyle before
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
FIVE BODIES RECOVERED.
Loss OF Life at the Vulcan Mine Ex-
ceeds sixty.

NEWCASTLE. COL, February 49,
Five bodies were recovered from the
Vulcan mine this afternoon. Four were
identified. The fifth could not be recog-
nized.
The closest figures obtainable this after
noon are that the loss OF life will exceed
sixty. The little town is 'overrun with
visitors to-day. and thousands are fiock-
ing to the place from the surrounding
country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
OUR HEROES AND OUR FLAGS.
VIII Our Patrons Please Indulge Uss
VIII Soon FIJI All Orders.

So great has been the demand for our
Confederate souvenir, "OUR HEROES
AND OUR FLAGS" that we have COM
pletely overrun the production by the
firm who are executing the work for us.
We will not have another supply until
next week, but we beg our friends to In
dulge us, and we will soon fill all orders.
1t is impossible for us TO answer the
hundreds of inquiries from out-of-town
subscribers, so we take this method OF
informing all such that IL they will exer-
else little patience all will be served in
good time.
THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

Ground to Pieces Under a Log
HandIer-Seven Injured.

SENEY, MICH, February ls.-Four
men were killed and seven others Injured
at McKay's lumber camp north OF here,
to-day. A steam log-handler was being
experimental with. and the men were en-
gagged in shoveling a wide road for the
machine to work In. Suddenly the ma
chine became uncomfortable and started
down the road with great speed. The
banks OF snow on either side were so
high the men could not escape. Four of
the men were literally ground to pieces
under the machine. Seven others were
tossed on the snow-banks and more or
less seriously injured.
A blizzard is raging, sand no help can
90 to the camp from here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
22d of February Holiday Excursion
to- Newport News, ar Old Point.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell round-trip tickets from Richmond TO
Newport News or Old Point at $50 on
Saturday, February 22d. to enable every
one to visit the ship-yard and see the
great liner. st. Paul. which is undergoing
repairs there. These tickets will be good
on train leaving Richmond $50 A. NJ. sa-
turday, 22d instant, and returning on eve
ming train same day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
GOLD RESERVE. seI,44a,s2o.
Amount Paid I'm On Recent BonA
Account, s-S,OOO,OOO.

WARRINGTON. d. c.. February 49,
The Treasury gold reserve at the close of
business to-day stood at sl4i2SD. The
Withdrawals for the day amounted 10
$633ooo. Up TO the close of business. az
reported to the Treasury, s7s,0o0,00Q
have been paid in on the recent bond
account. OF which s5s.ooo00o have been
taken up In the Treasury figures. aud
s2o,coooco still remain In national-bank
repositories.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

body of the wagon was on the north side
OF the track. while the front wheels and
the horse were on the south side.
AS il was important to have the testi-
mony OF the engineer and fireman, the
inquest was at this point adjourned over
until 10 o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

ness called was Mr. James W. Wood,
the engineer OF Train No. 2. which col
lided with the wagon containing the Ia
dies. The engineer began his evidence
by saying that his train was on time.
He referred to stop made at Brook
land, about two miles from the city,
and said that he struck the wagon at
the crossing. which is about three quar-
tiers OF mile from that station. The
engineer said: II started the train from
Brookland. and then shut of the engine.
II being down-grade from there to
the city. ] blew the whistle for the
crossing. which Is sometimes called
New Crossing, or Laundry Crossing
j sounded the whistle at the whistling-
post. When we ran out Of the cut
Gust this side Of Brookland), my fire
man cried out to me. You are about TO
strike a wagonr Al this warning I put
on brakes and blew the whistle for alarm.
The wagon was then. | suppose, in
about fifteen feet from the crossing.
! saw the horses head, but did not see
the wagon until / struck IL. The train
ran about four-and-a- -half-car lengths
after | piled the brakes. / did not go
to the rear. The horse was walking
when | first saw II. and II was then
partially across the track" Engineer
Wood stated further that his fireman
rang the bell prior TO reaching the cross
ing. The train was running at the rate
of about twenty-five or thirty miles an
hour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

BILBOA, February 19--Fresh troops
to reinforce the Spanish army In Cuba
were embarked at this port last eve-
ming. The enthusiasm of the populacs
was verv great. and the troops were re-
peatedly cheered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

colder weather. Win colu waves
northwesterly winds.
The centre of the Lake storm has ad-
vanced TO the upper st. Lawrence Valley,
and secondary one has formed on ths
New England coast. The pressure has
risen rapidly In the rear Of the storm.
causing higher winds throughout the
country east OF the Mississippi A cold
wave has developed with great rapiditys
having started In the upper Mississippi
Valley. and now extends southwark az
far as Kentucky. and throughout the Ohio
Valley and the Lake region. II seems
likely TO spread over the entire East
and southward to. the Gulf coast.
For Thursday. clearing and colder ts
indicated for the New England and Lake
regions; fair and colder weather for the
Middle South Atlantic States and lower
Mississippi Valley. It viii remain fair
and cold In the Ohio and upper Missis-
sippi yalley and upper Lake regions. Fair
weather. without decided Temperatures
change. Is indicated for the remote West
and Southwest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
FJrrt sprina Chickens.

The use OF Victory Poultry Food" will
stimulate your hens to carly aud active
laying. It Is the best tonic in the world
for fowls. Twenty-Five cents, by all mer-
chants. q
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

Newest Discovery" extract teeth; no
pain or no charge. Corner Fifth ard
Broad streets. Only highest standard OF
excellence maintained in all branches OF
the Dental profession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
The st. Paul and Battleshfps OF Our
Navy-Chenp Excursion February

22d.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell special tickets from Richmond to
Newport News and Old Point and re-
turn at $3.50 on Saturday (Washingtons
birthday, good going on regular train
leaving Richmond at $50 A. NJ, 22d In
slant. and returning same date. IN adj
dition to the ST. Paul, half dozen OF our
navy's finest battleships can be seen at
Newport News and Old Point, among
them the Indiana, New York, and Colum-
bia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
PROFESSOR MICHAELS INVEsTIGA-
TION.

Pr ,fessor John w. Michaels, who was
at that time president of the Deaf-Mute
Association In Virginia, and great friend
of the deaf. investigated the charges. lie
interviewed Emma ogden, who was re-
ported to have said that ! entered the
room occupied by Annie Riggs AT the
time mentioned by her. and he received
q letter from her denying the truth OF
the report which must now be on ME
among the records Of the Board OF Trus-
tees: and, I'm addition 10 this, Professor
Michaels has written a letter within the
last few days, reafiirming his assertion
that he investigated the charges, ana
found them groundless. Professor
Michaels now makes the following state
ment:
Little Rock, Ark, February 4. 1895.
To the Gentlemen Of the Board OF Direc-
tors for the Arkansas Deaf-Mute In
stitute:
Sirs.-This IS to testify that in 1891,
while In Virginia, / was requested by
Mr.. +. b. Yates. then a teacher at the
Virginia Institute for the Deaf, and now
principal OF the Arkansas Deaf Mute In
stltute, to investigate. far as / possibly
could into certain charges against him
by certain deaf parties in Virginia. |
made an impartial inquiry, and found
that said charges were fOunuen on TuIiol
or hearsay only. l was a teacher with
him at the Virginia institution during
the terms Of 1SS2-S}. and lSS3-'Si, and
during that time found him an honest,
upright. Christian gentleman. So great
was my confidence In him, that when,
in the fall Of 1892. a vacancy occurred
here I'm the princpalship, ! gave his name
as a proper person for the place, with the
consequence Of his election Since he has
been in charge Of this institution he has
managed with the best efficiency, and Is
esteemed by both teachers, officers, and
pupils alike
Very respectfully,
/ w MICHAFTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
The Second French Course, "Bon
Sens" System

Before going on his lecturing tour Pro-
fessor Hasleff will deliver another course
of six weeks in FRENCH and GERMAN.
200 east Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

sLtGgr COLD, II neglected. often sttacEs tho ?
lungs BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHgs gyo sure
and immediate relief. Sold only In boxes, Prics
25 centa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
The French Course.

Registration begins February Is, 1890.
Course opens February "A. 1896, at 2os east
Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
CORROBORATIVE TEsTIMONY.

Fireman Walter Rollison's testimony
entirely corroboYated the evidence OF the
engineer. lie said that the engine-man
applied the emergency brake promptly.
and that all that could possibly be done
was done 90 stop the train. He did not
think that either Of the occupants Of the
wagon heard the signals as no one looked
out OF the wagon The vehicle neither
slowed up nor went faster. The horse
was moving at about a jog-trot.
Captain Joseph b. Herndon. the con-
ductor on the train, was sworn. and
stated that while ne did not see the ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

s,ssioss over the total as It passed the
House.
The House. at i:S5 o'clock. adjourned
until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February 1s.--Fors-
EiIR cast for Virginia. North Carolina,
wv" and South Carolina: Nearly clear
colder weather, with cold wave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

and In emphatic words denounced them
and their instigators as false These let
ters were written at her home. at Guild
ford. Va. She expressed her thanks for
the many kindnesses l had shown her
while n pupil.
WHY PROFESSOR HUMBERT WENT.
Professor Humber,, who is certainly
an honorable, upright man. and who was
a teacher IN the institution at that time
and is now, went 20 see Annie hlggss
father at my request. and at the instance
OF Captain Doyle. not for the purpose OF
shielding any one, but 10 examine fuliy
into the rumors for the purpose or mann
tanning the reputation Of the lhsu-
tuition. After this visit he submitted the
following report TO the board:
81, /. S. Humbert. do hereby certiiy
that on October IS, 1891. went tat the
request Of Captain Doyle and MI ha'e9
TO see Miss Riggs at her home, IN Acco-
mac county. Va, to ascertain the tru'h
Of the charge relating to the SAID MISS
Riggs and Mr. r. y. Yates.
II respectfully submit the follOwlhg'
Miss Riggs strongly denies that there
is any truth whatever in the charges that
Mr.. r. B. Yates came TO her bedroom.
questioned her closely through her id'ioi. ~,
She was clear and answering IN her
statements.
Respectfully yours,
"I s. HUMBERT."
II should be remembered that when
Professor Humbcrt visited Annie riggs
she was under her fathers roof There
was no reason whatever why she should
have shielded me, il / had been guilty.
I have not seen her since she left the
virginia institution. and If had attempt
ed TO influence her in any way IL would
have been necessary for me 70 have writ
ten to her. She is at liberty 10 give 10
the world any letter or letters i wrote
her and II she has any such letters,
hope she will give them wide publicity.
In addition 10 the letters | have, she
gave Professor Humbert letter denying
any intimacy with me or any miscon-
duct on my part toward her. This letter
is in the possession Of Captain Doyle. and
IS l suppose. "a part Of the record of the
Investigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-20

he left Richmond. Mr. Randolph VIII
also be given a copy of the same, in ac-
corlance with the order of Chairman
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-04
BALLARp,s SNOW LIN1MRNr,

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Pacific, and from the lakes to the
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tonic, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-04
WHAT Is A GUARANTEES.

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-04
Lodge Benefit Entertainment.

The Miriam Rebekah lodge
ladies' auxiliary OF the Odd Fell
lows, gave a very enjoyable musi-
cal and literary entertainment for
the purpose of raising funds for the
widows and orphans home of that
order, at Odd Fellows hall last
night. A large audience was pres
emit and the program, which was
quite lengthy, was an excellent one
some of the mum bers being unusu-
aly good.