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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
State-Making.
Washlnglon Starl

A bin was recently introduced in the
Maryland Legislature proposing TO create
new State out OF The portions of three
States that now form the peninsula
known generally in this region as THE
Eastern Shore" This would include all
of Delaware, the counties of Kent, Queen
Anne Caroline, Talbot Dorchester. Wico-
moco, Somerset, and Worcester, in Mary
land, and Accomac and Northampton in
Virginia. The scheme has not been taken
seriously thus far. but IL represents
peculiar result of the founding OF the
Eastern States in the early days of our
history. The grouping together OF Colo
n.s fol mutual protection was necessary
for various reasons, and when indeDend-
ence was obtained, the old bounds be-
came fixed. and in many cases led TO IN
cOngruous results. How two counties OF
Virginia came 10 have a place on the
Delaware peninsula is puzzle TO many
geographers, although II is easy To un-
ders.and why Maryland should plan TO
control both shores OF the upper Chesa-
peake. Disregarding for the present such
considerations as the Willingness OF Mary
land TO surrender the Eastern Shore, or
of Virginia 10 donate two counties TO the
new organization, or, indeed, that or DeI7
aware 20 enlarge her scope anu RESPONSE
bility. il is interesting TO contemplate the
possibilities oil tItil a aNhN't-Ns AN'eNN-N"~
IN 1850 had i6S. 49S people. the eight West
crn shore counties of Maryland l0SZ56,
and the two Virginia coundes 1880. max
inc a total for the whole peninsula OF
s6l.2is. This population would doubtless
equal 10000 by the end OF the century.
in the course of natural growth. ana
might exceed that figure under the stiinu-
lus of a new organization. But as IL
stood in 1880, with S6i,H9 people the
peninsula then exceeded no less than eie-
ven states IN population-nameiy; utan'
Rhode Island. South and Norm Dakota'
Vermont. Idaho. Montana. Nevada. Wyo-
ming. Washington. and oregon. me new
states. under the present apportionmeh,'
,vouId have TWO representatives and, pos
sibiy. three, thus giving il four or hVe
votes In the electoral college.
Doubtless II such plan were consuih-
mated the new State would take the
form Of greater Delaware. with ,ne
name and Constitution or tnat seaas.
should a new name be chosen 10 cover ,,l
,he neninsula. no more appropriate tiue
could be found than Chesapeake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
AT THE MARCH TERN.
The Time for ths Rclrlals Of the Luner.
burg Prisoners.
THE PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY
A creat Crowd at Prince |"""'"
rourt-creat Interest n""''e'
- ,iarable WouId Rather
y.,t-wii lie Have Connsei'

rARA,vLLE. VA. February IL
,eoec,ai,-The Information. when mas
s,st gone out. that counsel on both s,oss
- The runenburg murder cases "ou'd De
here to-day to press for trials at thls
,crro Of the court brought many people
80 ,oo,n who o,hcwise would not nave
hrsvea the piercing cold weather to get
No. TO the crowd which thronged the
e,..,,.r,on, II did look for time as II
-, least one OF the accused Solomon
N,.rable) would be given trial at the pres
,ot term. as he had no counsel to
renres,nt him. and the prosecuting at
torneys were doing all they could TO
hiring a trial about. But in this they
were disappointed. and Solomon's. along
with the cases OF Mary Abernathy and
pokey Barnes. were set for the March
term.
Judge ". II. Mann and Mr.. II. G..
southan OF the prosecution, and Captain
A u. Guigon, Of counsel for the defence In
The cases Of the women, arrived here to-
day on the half-past II o'clock train and.
without stopping for dinner. repaired
10 the courthouse. After they had had
O short consultation with Common
wealth s-Attorney A. ID. Watkins and
Judge Crute the prisoners were ordered
10 be brought into court. In the mean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

discussion OF the needs OF Brotherhood
work He was followed by interesting
talks by Major Robert styles, Mr.. Val
entine Mr. Williams, Mr.. Ruffin. Mr.
Woodward, and Others.
After the discussion The committee pre-
viously appointed to arrange for the hold
Ing OF midday Lenten services reported
that all arrangements had been made
for these meetings to take place for men
a. No. 1l05 east Main street. The ser
vices are to begin at | O'Clock and end
at 80 They will commence next Mon
day. and will be led on that day by
Bishop Newton. Other speakers will be
announced later. Committees were ap-
pointed from each chapter TO distribute
cards of invitation 70 these meetings.
An invitation was received from
court OF several other bodies OF young
Christian workers In the city asking that
a court be appointed to agree upon the
plan for holding a series OF sociables for
the purpose of introducing the members
OF the different bodies and increasing a
spirit of brotherly love. The invitation
was unanimously accepted, and comm.'l-
tee was appointed with power to act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
MRS. CHANLER TOWED
She Is Expected 10 Become the Bride Of
Prince TfOubetzkOi.
THE EVENT MAY OCCUR TODAY.
DIR. Mcneil In Retfcent, But I'm So
ciety Circles 1t Is Believed That
the Ceremony Is Near at Hand
story OF Their Acquaintance.

1t is expected-indeed, II seems pretty
well settled-that Mrs. Amelie Rsves-
Chanler, the Virginia authoress. will soon
become Princess Troubetzkoi.
The ceremony will. II Is thought, De
quietly performed at Castle Hill, though
abouf this no definite information could
be obtained here last night. 1t will. ac-
cording to rumor, occur during this week,
and in all probability before the setting
OF to-day's sun.
The first intimatIon that Mrs. Chanier
was soon 10 marry again was received
here about two weeks ago, but the news
then lacked confirmation. The rumor was
revived Sunday night. when telesrams
were received from New York papers
making inquiry about the wedding.
DISCUSSED IN SOCIETY.
The likelihood of Mrs. Chanler's soon
becoming q Princess was the uppermost
topic in society circles yesterday and last
night. At the clubs. the german. and In
other social gatherings the matter was
talked about And the talk was of that
direct and marter-of-fact kind that SEEM
ed to lend confirmation TO the reports COM
ing from New York. There was story In
circulation that the wedding had taken
place yesterday, but this was disproved
bv the presence in the city Of Rev. Dr.
Paul l.. Mcneil, who, according TO the
New York Herald is to perform the cere-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
Our Last Offer.

The demand for "oUR HEROES AND
OUR FLAGS" " souvenir picture still con-
tinues.
This is 20 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 it, but the price will be 25 cents, in
stead OF TO-
Cut out the round coupon you win
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. If you wish II sent by mail, for
ward us. in addition TO the three coupons
and 10 cents. a 2-cent postage-stamp.
N. B.-Be sure TO address
COUPON DEPARTMENT.
The Dispatch Office.
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Annual Meeting Of ths WestmofsIlnd
Club Held Last Night
MIR. aUrHERFoonD, rREsIDEsT'
Mr.. yirRinius Newton. vice-Prcai-
dent-The New Members Of the
Board-MaJor Aliens spiendsd re-
port-The Collection of Portraits.

The annual meeting OF the VEST
moreland Club last night was gratify-
ing in every respect to the members
OF that historic and honored organiza-
ton. The attendance was large. the
reports most encouraging and Interest,"
ing. the election OF officers thoroughly
satisfactory In its results, and the sup
per which followed was bountifui ana
toothsome.
The business session WAS held In the
assembly hail Of the cub. President OF
way s. Allen fIing the chair. The
minutes of the last annual meeting were
read and approved. after which Presi-
dent Allen read his report for the fiscal
year just closed.
MAJOR ALIENS REPORT.
The paper was exceedingly gratifying.
1t showed the club to be In q pros
porous and healthy condition financiai-
ly and numerically. and the assemblage
I'm attendance upon the meeting demons
strated the representative character OF
the membership. President Aliens re-
port dealt largely with the finances on
the institution. Ii showed that there
was ON hand a. large surplus, over and
above all liabilities, and that the affairg
OF the club had been Judiciously man
aged.
one noteworthy fact In connection with
the Westmoreland Club Is that II 10
fast becoming an historic institution. II
is doubtful II any like organization in
the South has taken so much interest
In securing authenticated portraits Of the
distinguished men OF its State and
OF the generals Of the Confederacy.
The Westmoreiand Is proud OF its pic
lures, and II well has q right to be. It's
collection Is OF unexcelled interest, Is con-
stantly growing, and Is source or
pleasure to all who visit the hospitable
home OF the club.
THE NEW OFFICERS
After the reading OF Major Aliens
report, that gentleman. as the retiring
president, announced the annual elec-
ton OF officers to be In order. The elec-
ton was held with the following result:
President. Mr.. Thomas M. rutherford.
Vice President, MIR. Virginus Newton.
Secretary and Treasurer, Mr.. Junius y.
Mosby.
Board OF Managers-Messrs. J. Lnwood
Antrim, Henry l.. Cabel. Charles Da-
venport, and Cunningham Han.
Those who retired from this board (be-
Ing, like President Allen, Ineligible to
re-election) were Messrs. Mann s.
Quarles. Williamson Talley. Granville
G. Valentine. and j. Il. Tucker. Jr. The
members of the board who hold over are
Messrs B. Rand Wexford, A. II. Chris
tian, Jr., Frank D. Williams, and 8. g. II.
Patteson.
In accordance with the custom OF the
club. the supper-room was thrown open
when the meeting had adjourned, and
the newly-eleoted officers were toasted"
until a late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
Large Attendance in Spite of Carni-
val Attractions.
The Dispatch Office.
Richmond. Va.


NEW ORLEANS, LA. February H.
The Mard-Gras festivities, formally
opened to-day, have fairly taken the
town, and the carnival Is In full swing
to-day and evening.
At the race-course. in spite of the
counter attractions in town of a naval
and military demonstration in honor of
the arrival OF King Rex, a large crowd
was on hand, making fully $500 people,
and, although the weather was a trife
too cold. an enjoyable afternoons sport
was had The track was fast again. and
as most Of the winners were well backed
the public did well, although only two
favorites won.
Roosevelt clearly won the feature event,
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS handicap. AS
good as 10 TO / was laid against the horse,
who led all the way. Orinda, the even
money favOrite, made very poor show
ing-not up 10 her last race here a few
days ago.
Two good things from Billy Roses
stable-Hackett and Lillian E--were just
beaten out Ina the second and third races,
to the disgust Of their hackers. Hackett
was made too much use OF or he would
have won, hut Lillian E. failed TO hurry
Aldstar much at the close.
Dockstader won the first race. with
impressive ease, and he will be a hard
horse to beat from now on. The La
tonia performer, Commissioner Frank,
won the fifth race, and visiting dele
cation were down on the good thing
with both feet. The last race was a neck
victory for Gold Dust over Dutch Arrow.
Ixion will do better later on.
The starting was good in each event.
Summary:
First race-six furlongs. selling-DoclS-
stader 004. Scherer. Z TO u won, Il. Fly,
Jr., second, Souvenir third. Time, 1:0iA.
Second race-seven and a half furlongs,
selling-Rainmakcr nl5. Hill, to u won,
Hackett second Gleesome third. Time,
139.
Third race-one mile, selling-Midstar
GO6. Ross, to u won, Lillian E. second,
Ban johnson third Time. 1:i12
Fourth race-one mile and twenty yards.
haudicap-Roosevelt Q0i, Hart. to ID
won, Peytonla second, Blasco third. Time,
I:t5.
Fifth race--six furlongs. for 3-year-
olds-Commiesionor Frank Q10. Gardener,
s to - won. Twelve Fifty second, j. w.
Levy third. Time. not taken.
Sixth Tace-seven furlongs. selling-Gold
Dust Q07 Caywood, 30 t. y won, Dutch
Arrow second, Mybeth third. Time, l:3O.
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not Russian. His family Is an ancient
and distinguished one.
rwESrY-ErcHr BELOW ZERO.
That's the Sort OF Weather Maine
Had Yesterday.

BOSTON. MASS, February T.--Advices
from this section. and north and east Oh
here. Indicate extremely cold weather this
morning. The Thermometer records re-
ceived this morning ranged from 10 be-
low to IS below zero. the latter in York
county, Maine. Connecticut records range
from Is to 20 below.
FORTY BELOW IN CANADA.
TORONTO. ONT, February 1.-THE
coolest snap OF the season struck this
province yesterday. The range reported
this morning is anywhere from Is below
TO 30 and more below. In the Ottawa
Valley 40 below was touched at several
points.
SIX BELOW IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. Februar- 1.-THE Their
mometer registered six degrees below
zero at O'Clock this morning. which is
the lowest on record for New York.
In the history OF the Weather Bureau
only twice before has 1t reached this
81, 1850.
At O'Clock yesterday morning the
Thermometer registered 30 degrees above
zero making fall OF So degrees in
twenty-four hours.
In the Adirondack region the ther-
mometer dropped last night to As de-
grees below zero. and in some places 90
below
In the Mohawk Valley and North
western New York 80 below was re-
corded. and from 20 upwards was the
rule.
At Hudson-river towns the average was
Is below. and the fall within twenty-four
hours was 30 to IS degrees. This Is the
record for the winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February 17.--Fors-
FAIR cast for Virginia and North Caro-
wv" lima: Fair weather, preceded by
light snow in the eastern portion
in the early morning slowly-rising tenn
perature Tuesday; decidedly warmer
Wednesday; variable winds. becoming
southerly.
For South Carolina: Slowly-rising tera-
perature Tuesday, decidedly warmer
Wednesday; warmer winds. becoming
variable
The same rapid movement OF weather
conditions continues, the centre or high
pressure having advanced from Wiscon-
sin to Eastern New York during the past
twenty-four hours. At the same time, a
storm area has been moved from Alberta
to the Lake Superior region. and an
area OF high pressure has developed In
the Rocky Mountain region.
The cold wave eliminated on the North
Atlantic coast Monday morning, and on
the South-Atantic coast Monday night.
In Southern New England and New York
the temperature fell IS to 40 degrees
below the normal. giving the lowest
temperature ever recorded at this season
of the year. The departure from
the normal was not as great on the Md
die and south-Atlantic coast, being about
25 degrees.
North of the Ohio and west Of the Mis-
sisslppi the temperature has risen ra-
pidIy. while In the far Northwest .
fresh drop In temperature has occurred.
or rain and snow, very little is reported.
A storm seems to be passing up the
Gulf stream of the Scuth-Atlantic coast,
and has caused slight snowfall In
North Carolina. Light and scattered
snow has also fallen In the Upper Missis-
sippi region.
For Tuesday. cold weather win prevail
In the Middle-Atlantic States. with pos
sibiy snow ON the coast. The weather
will continue fair throughout the South.
Increasing cioudiness and light snowfails
are indicated for the Lake regions. and
fair weather for the Northwest
The temperature will moderate slow
ly In eastern districts. II will DO de-
cldedly warmer In the Lake regions ana
the Ohio Valley; slightly colder west OF
the Lakes. and warmer In the Lower
Mississippi Valley.
There VIII be little change IN the
temperature In the Southwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

RALEIGH. N. c., February T.-The
first snowfall here this winter set in this
afternoon, accompanied by high wind
from the north, and rather low tempera-
ture. About 4 inches of snow has fallen
thus far. Reports show that the snowfall
is general in the State. There is no sign
of abatement Of the storm tonight.
WILMINGTON, N. c., February H.
The first snow-storm OF the season, and
the heaviest. for many years. is In pro-
gress here. Up TO midnight the snow
was to 4 inches Deep and still falling.
The mercury is down to Is degrees above
zero.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
MISS LOGAN A BRIDE.
She Is Married to MIR. j. Iiartwell
CabeI. of Cincinnati.

A telegram was received here last eve
ming announcing the marriage In VIII
mington. Del, yesterday Of Miss Meta
Logan, daughter OF General T. NJ Logan,
of this city, TO Mr.. j. Hartwell Cabell,
a prominent attorney at law OF Cincin-
natl.
The wedding was very quiet one.
Miss Logan left the city for Wilmington
Sunday evening. She is quite popular
In society circles here. and has achieved
considerable distinction az short-story
writer. MIR. Cabell formerly resided here,
but ten years ago went 10 Cincinnati.
where he has been eminently successful
in the practice OF law. He is a son OF
Rev. Philip Cabell. a minister OF the
Swedenborden Church. and nephew OF
Messrs. Charles 4. and Thomas Boiling,
OF this city. his mother having been a
Miss Boiling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell have gone on quite
an extended bridal tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
FATAL FIRE IN TROY.
Four Factory-GirIs KiiIed-A Whole
Block Threatened.

TROY. ~ Y. February H-Fire broke
out in the collar-factory of j. Stetheimer
& Co.. River street. this afternoon. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed among
the 800 girl employees Five Of the girls
jumped from the four-story windows.
One was caught in a net by the hremen.
The other four were killed by the fali.
1t is believed there are several other
girls In the building.
The fire at $50 o'clock assumed enor-
nous proportions, and was beyond the
control of the firemen. The furniture
warehouse OF w. II. Reynolds and the
Western Union building will be destroyed
and the whole block, from Broadway 70
Fulton street, which includes large
number Of immense warehouses ana
stores, is probably doomed to be destroy
ed.
The weather is extremely cold. and the
firemen are laboring under the greatest
difficulties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
OUR HEROES AND OUR FLAGS.
VIII Our Patrons Please Indulge Uss
VIII Soon FIN All Orders.

SO great has been the demand for our
Confederate souvenir, OUR HEROES
AND OUR FLAGS" that we have COM
pieteiy 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
dulse u.s. 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 II they will exer-
else little patience all will be served in
good time.
THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

no" To- come inio this court and ask for
eohiiha4Ace of hts case because OF moi
haNlns counsel when he had eight months
.n wnien 90 procure one. judge Mann
haio iuTiner that II Marable wanted vii.
hesses summoned and would furnish tbei,
names. they would be- s,mmoncd and
then' ~ the mean time. II counsel had
been procured Tor him. ne could enter
upon The case next Tuosday as easl,v a.
next month. '''' "a
WOULD RATHER WAIT
Solomon was then asked By the co,., 4,
le WAS ready for trial -
lie replied mo. had rather val, n,
ny lawyer" ~
Judge CfUte then denied The ,not,o,, .,
the prosecution for a trial az this tern,
And added that he would hold over ,hSs
court until the transcript OF the record
arrives from Lunenburg.
me trial Of Marable being set for the
nv DAY Of the March term OF court
Nspiain Gyigon said he desired. In behalf
=, ~ 'he defence for Mary AbeInathy and
..ss Barnes. 20 ask for continuance
or their trials.
A'' Was granted Nothing else appear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

Southall qualified to practice at the
Prince Edward bar.
BROUGHT IN.
The crowd that packed the courtroom
seemed completely overjoyed at the op-
portunlty which was afforded them Of
seeing the famous prisoners. Sheriff
Dickinson. his Deputy. Mr.. B. G.. Har-
vey. and Jailer Matthews very soon en-
tered the room with the three. The
Sheriff walked arm-in-arm with Solo
mon AS soon as the prisoners were
seated MIR. Guigon walked over and
shook his clients hand. asking Mary
Ahornathy how the baby was. Mary
was then holding the infant In her lap.
The women seemed much pleased at the
manifestations Of interest taken in them
by their counsel. and had each a smile
In return for every look Of recogni-
ton from the throng OF people pres
ent. Marable was apparently very nervous
and kept his eyes for the most part cast
down. except when addressed by the
counsel
Judge Crute asked him II he had
counsel. 10 which Marable very prompt
ly replied: II heard had"
CommOnwealths Attorney Watkins
stated 10 the Court that the purpose Of
the prosecution was 10 go into the trial
Of Solomon Marable at this term, and
said he would suggest next Tuesday, the
9TH instant. as suitable time to be
pin Ht thought that within the next
few days the transcript OF the record
from Lunenburg would be in the hands
~ the Prince Edward Clerk. and that
the witnesses could easily be gotten here
lv that time.
Judge Crute asked counsel for the pros
ecution II they had considered the fact
~ the Prince Edward Circuit Courts be
Hinuinr its spring term only the Monday
following the 25th.
To this Judge Mann replied that he
bad. and believed the case against Mara
Ole would last only two or three days at
most There were not many witnesses.
and none had much TO say.
CAPTAIN GUIGON OBJECTS
At this iuncture Captain Guigon O.. sc.
au1. addressing the Court. said that while
h. dl noi want IL understood that he had
amy connection Whatever with the case
OF Solomon Narable, yet I'm the interest
o. uauf he would say that he under
sioc chat ather Welbers was thoroughly
anxious that Marable should have counsel,
ana that ho Captain Gugom knew that
an attorney had the matter OF defending
a.. prisoners under consideration.
Judge Mann. Of the prosecution. replied
thtf he and his associates wanted Mara
ii. to have counsel, and the best Of cOun-
sl 40 that III he was not guilty they
Kauted him TO 80 free, but he ought not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18

PHILADELPHIA, February 1.-THE
soap and spice-works Of Z. c. Tomson q
Co., on Otsego street, at WASH
ington avenue. and the plant OF the
Philadelphia Cooperage Company, ad-
Joining. were destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Several dwellings on Washington
avenue In the vicinity OF the manufac-
tories were badly damaged.
The total loss is estimated at s2O,-
900. divided as follows: Tomson & Co.,
$4,000 Philadelphia Cooperage Com
pany So. CO., and nearby property. SZo'OOO
The losses are covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
REPUBLICANIsM IN GEORGIA.
Presidential PrediIectfons-Char
and Counter-Chargeso OF doodle.

ATLANTA. GA. February l7.-There
seems to be a wide diversity of opinion
between the Republican leaders of the
State as to she results of the district con-
yentions which have elected delegates to
the Republican convention. Four districts
have chosen delegates. Colonel Buck
leader OF the Mckinley forces. claims
seven OF the eight, while the anti-McKin-
ley claim fiye, and say but one is pro-
nounced Mckinley man. The fight is ap-
parently a friendly one, but there are
charges and counter-charges OF DOODLE
There are indications to-day of an incli-
nation on the part OF the anti-McKinley
forces to come out for Quay OF Penn
sylvania.