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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Pelham Blackford has returned TO
the city
Mr.. W. S. Buchanan, Of Louisa, was
in the city yesterday.
Ex-Governor william z. Cameron was
I'm the city yesterday.
Mr.. Charles McHenry has returned
from trip 10 New York.
Treasurer s. Russell Smith. OF Culpeper
county. was I'm the city yesterday.
The docket IN the Police Court yester-
day. while long was made up Of unim-
portant cases.
Mr.. w. c. Newman, who has been at
point pleasant. w. Va. for the past
six weeks. has returned home.
Mr.. Frank Cunningham, Jr., leaves to-
dav for a short trip 20 Baltimore. He
will probably return on Monday
There viii be an important called meet
ing al the Retreat for tne Sick of the
Board OF Managers this afternoon at I
o'clock.
Rev. Moses ID. Hoge. ID. D., will preach
Sunday night at o'clock In the Church
OF the Covenant, corner Park avenue
and Harrison street.
Mr. l.. Rees. OF Petersburg, has ac-
cepted a position with the new telephone
company. and enters upon the duties OF
his position next Monday.
OF the three race-horses injured Tues
day night by the falling OF their stalls
al the observation-disclosures, u Is now
feared that Hollywood will die
Senator Buchanan. OF Smyth county;
Mr. & w. Porter, Treasurer OF King and
Queen county. and Mr.. Robert Smyth.
OF Clayton. were visitors at the Auditors
office yesterday.
state Secretary /. A. Coulter, of the
Young Mems Christian Association, viii
address the mems meeting at the Ports
mouth Association on Sunday, and Mr.. j.
Stuart Hopkins VIII sing.
Rev. MIR. Holcombe preached 20 "a large
congregation at Clay-Street Methodist
church last night, and deep interest was
manifested. There will be three services
tomorrow. including one at 300 =. NJ
w Il. Parrott. the Postal-Telegraph
lineman. who has been robbed during the
past few months no less than three times.
has again sustained a loss, and the po-
lice are looking for the thief. This time
Mr.. PARROT was relieved OF so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
RHEA SEEN AS MARY STUART.
The Talented Actress Delights n
Inrre Audience

Rhea returns TO US, perfect. serene
and satisfying. IL would seem that
Mary Stuart" Is her most congenial role.
In the fine old play OF Schiller she moves
a true queen. noble, sympathetic figure.
Mr.. Froude may possibly have laid on
the colors too thick in drawing the Stuart
woman's character but far, far better
his fierce. trustful queen. the woman who
loved Boutwell,, Rissio. Chastelard. Doug
lass; who loved lovers and not idiots
such as Darnley; the wOmtn who hated
her natural cousin, and upon whose head
England's crown might have rested-far
better indeed this INSCRIPTIONS beauty
than the tepid. indicated. colorlessj
creature of Merline.
The German poet puts in the mouth Of
his Scottish Queen "A confe ssion OF hot
blooded imprudences. while SwinbuIne
impetuously caps the barriers OF histori-
cal accuracy, and paints with fiery pig
ments a 1.-THE. lustful woman. white
throated with a saints face. a very ser
pent i'm untruths.
Rhea's Mary Is lovable. never vicious.
and she wings unwilling tears from you
as she bids her faithful friends farewell
Her support is adequate.
Josephine, Empress Of the French"
will be presented at the matinee to-day,
and MARY Stuart" again tonight
Della Fox will be at the Academy next
Monday and Tuesday for two perform
ances only. On Monday night she will
appear in "The Little Trooper" and on
Tuesday In "Fleur dc Lis The pro-
auctions viii be very elaborate I'm every
detail. Seats go on sale this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
WASHINGTON VOTERS
now ABOUT rRAssPoRvArros
ron THEM TO RIcnMoSos
REGISTRATION and THg BALLOyIEG
Tax In the Way os Hessias
Hallway Fare Too Crest Sov
Many to Amord-spccss, Rates
Desired.

WASHINGTON. october 2--0speclal)- -
The new registration bex.ns IN Rich
mond on Monday next. and 40 far no ar
engagements have been made for the
transportation to that city OF the hum
dreds OF voters who are temporarily re.
siding here. bot are entitled TO vote Ia
that city. Few of them can afford 10
pay the regular fare-s7-to and
from Richmond. first to register. ard
the same amount 70 go down and vote
In November. The Virginia Demo-
cratic Association OF the District Of
Columbia, Of which the greater number
or these voters are members. IL unable
officials have written 20 Secretary Button.
OF the State Democratic COMMITTEES,
urging him 20 negotiate with the rail-
roads. and II possible secure a cheap
rate. which would enable all the voters
here TO visit Richmond during the COM
ing week for the purpose OF registering.
Mr.. Button. It Is thought. might CD.
operate with the association, and ar
range for an excursion train 10 20 down
one day and return the next. - as 10
aiiOiu ehc '"Rcfs All Vppottuhhes W ir6n-
ter.
IL this is not practicable. the railroads
might be induced to give the voters q
one-farc rate 10 go and return. as might he
convenient on the certificate OF officers
OF the Virginia Association which would
identify them as being entitled TO tho
privilege A similar plan would also be
adopted FOR the November election.
Al any rate. something should be done.
and that quickly. which will give All the
Virginians here, without regard TO party,
the opportunity 10 cast theif' votes foe
the candidates OF their choice In the APP
preaching preslden.ia, election.
Besides those from ilIchmond. there arc
also a large number OF citizens here who
vote at intermediate points between hero
and Richmond, ana IL will % 10 the sd-
vantage OF the railroads TO offer at least
a one-rate fare 10 the great number who
would be glad 10 avail themselves OF n
one-rate fare. but who could not afford
to pay the full fare this month and IN
November both This Is an urgent mat
ter. which should be settled without loss
OF time.
COMMISSIONER BELL.
Councilman Mcdowell Blake, OF Rich
mond. was here tonight. and called upon
II. n. Harper. secretary OF the Virginia
Democratic Association, with a view 10
securing the services OF Deputy Commits
sioner Bell. OF the Pension Bureau, to
speak again In Richmond on the issues
OF the campaign. Mr.. Bell Is absent from
the city on a stumping tour I'm West Viz
ginia. He II in great demand as he ls
one Of the most effective speakers on the
silver issue In the country. An UNDER
standing was reached. however by which
Secretary Button and Mr.. Blake can at
an early date introduce Mr.. Bell TO an
audience that Will iii the Auditorium.
Ex-Governor William Il. Cameron, who
speaks I'm Alexandria tonight. Colonel
w. W. Archer. formerly Of the Exchange
and Ballard Hotels. Richmond and Cap.
tain J. w. McCarrick. OF the clyde Line
in Norfolk and Richmond, were in the
city this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
HENRY DEMOCRATS.
Mr. Peyton scores ~ Triumph at
NartinSViIIe.

AIARTINsVILLE. VA. october D.
Special. THE Boiler speakers advertised
to speak here on the Goth ultimo de-
clined a division Of time in the day. but
upon the assembling OF the audience
about O'clock at night they accepted
a division as follows: Major Saunders
10 open with speech Of forty-five
minutes, Mr.. William NJ. Peyton TO fol-
low in thirty minutes. Mr.. Saunders 10
reply i'm fifteen minutes, and Mr. Peyton
10 close ia thirty. The courthouse build
ing was packed with silverites and Han
MATES and the applause with which Mr..
Peyton the Democratic elector, was
greeted. showed that Mr.. Saunders had
no followers in Henry county. Mr. Pey-
ton had quite an ovation after the speak
ing. and many OF Marunsville's most
prominent men declared his speech the
best delivered here during the campaign.
Mr.. Saunders said that Colonel Fred.
Grant son Of President Grant. denied
that his father had said the bill demone-
tizing silver was not signed by him with
out knowing 81 Us contents. whereupon. Mr..
Peytou read a letter from Mr.. Jesse X.
Grant. another son, declaring in favor of
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
and gold, and declaring his purpose to
assist In the election Of silver Presi-
dent.
Henry county will be in line with the
silver counties in November, and from
present indications Mr.. Bryan viii get
more votes than any predecessor on the
Democratic ticket ever received in Henry
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
STANDS -FOUR SQUARE
THAT GOV. MKrNyEY's POSITION
nv THE CHICAGO PLATFORM.
A TALK TO THE POINT.
~. ,s for Bryan with All His Heart.
The Democratic Nominee the Hope
of the Country, He Sa,s-IittIc Di-
vision Among the People.

rhRMVnLE. VA. October 2.-tSpe-
c,al)-No one who really knows ex-Gov-
,rpor Mckinney has ever entertained
,be slightest doubt as to his position IL
tho present campaign. IL has been known
nv the people Of this section ever since
,be Chicago convention that he would
suoport heartily the platform adopted.
Inasmuch, however. as an editorial pub
Ishcd Yesterday by the Richmond Times,
quoting from speech made by the Gov
ernor in 1893, might mislead some Demo
Gratis in the state into the belief that the
Governor is a supporter Of the Boiter
ticket. the Dispatch correspondent called
unon him Tonight and was accorded a
very pleasant interview.
STANDS WITH HIS PEOPLE.
The Governor was shown the editorial
IN the Times. relating to his financial
views IN 1876. and then asked for a stale
ment lie read the Times's remarks and
the quotations carefully and then said:
Il am Tor the Chicago nominees and
platform with an my heart. Ihtre were
some things In the platform that ola not
meet VIII lAf 'NNtAN
nominees were a surprise 10 me-
and should have selected DIFF
fcrent men ia the beginning. But
! heartily approve Of the action OF
the convention. ana will sustain them
with my vote and with my influence.
..The indianapolis convention. IN my
Judgment was unwse and unnecessary,
and cannot. In my opirion, result in any
good 10 the Democratic party or the
country
"fn our section Of the state l think
there is but little division among the
pe,ulo. The country must have relief.
The people see but one hope for US TO
have it. that is through the election OF
BRYAN. and he is supported with an en-
thusiasm which / 10 not think l have
ever seen eXceled. / would 80 at once
heartily into the canvass. but for several
weeks ] have been practically confined
10 my room. and a good part OF the time,
10 my bed. and / am physically unable 10
make a canvass, or TO make speech at
present But / am for Bryan. with all
my heart and 1 regret / am compelled
10 be, In consequence Of my health. a
silent locker on M this great contest for
the people that is being wased."
The Governor did not allude In his
conversation with the reporter 10 the
editorial or its quotations from his
speech. He was exceedingly affable and
pleasant and very pronounced in his sup
port Of the Chicago platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
DEATHS.

DONOVAN.-Died. at his residence,
Towards Grove, Henrico county, october
80. at 1 A. NJ. DANIEL DONOVAN,
native OF County Cork, Ireland. in the
10Th year OF his age.
May his soul rest in peace"
Fureral notice hereafter.
HILI.--Died, Friday morning. October
2, 1895, ~ minutes after o'clock. at the
residence Of her aunt. 5l7 north Second
street Mss ISABELLE NJ. HILL, the
beloved daughter OF william w. and
Charles Anna Hin; aged "A years.
Though dead, she speaks in reasons ear,
And In example lives;
Her faith and nope and mighty deeds
Still fresh instruction give.
She saw a hand you could not see,
Which beckoned her away;
She heard a voice you could not hear,
Which would not let her stay"
She leaves 10 mourn her departure
kind father, a loving mother sister, three
brothers. and a number OF relatives ana
friends.
Funeral SUNDAY AFTERNOON, Octo-
Der itr IL o'clock. from the Ebenezer
BAPTIST church. Friends and acquaint-
ances invited to attend.
washington papers please copy.
JONES-Died. at her home. in Gooch-
land county. Va. September Is. 1896: Mrs.
ADELPHIA JONES. I'm her 6sth year Of
axe. the old housemaid Of DIR. W. NJ.
Morris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Respected Citizcn-storm
Reports.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, october 2.
(Special)-N. B. illienfeld. one Of our
best known Hebrew citizens. died to-day
at the home of his daughter. Mrs John
5. Hawkins. Mr. Lilicnfeld came TO
Charlottesville about twenty-five years
ago. and at once entered into the mercan-
tile business. which he successfully con-
Quoted until last fall. when his falling
health neCessitated his retirement. Three
CHILDREN survive him-Mrs. Carrie Wheel
or. Of Edwardsvile Ill; Mrs. Rosa A..
Hawkins. and F. j. Lilienfeld, Of this
place.
Reports OF damage by Tuesdays storm
are Z, III coming in Bridges, fences, ana
corn are washed away; trees, chimneys
and outhouses blown down. mili-dams de-
stroyed. mills injured. and much stored
grain and meal ruined
Martin Bruns the editor in chlef OF
the University OF Virginia College Topics
has appointed as his assistants Il. w;
Steams. O. W. Ball l.. l. Blum, and
David r. Lyman, Pierce Bruins has re. re-
turned from California. He viii be the
editor In chief Of 1.-The University Maya
zine this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
ASK HIM TO RESIGN.
A Roanoke Democratic Club Wants
the Governor 10 Nacate.

ROANOKE. VA, october 2-(Special)-
The Central Democratic Club held an en-
thusastic Taeeting tonight in the court
house. There was a large number OF
members present and arrangements we're
made for a grand ratification meeting on
the night Of the 10th instant. when
James Lindsay Gordon. Of New York, will
be here TO address the meeting at the
Academy OF Music r. Il. Hicks ad-
dressed the meeting tonight on the issues
involved after which the following reso-
lutions were offered by q member % the
club and after .inging speech OF ap-
prevail by 4. b. Antrim were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. Charles T. OFerrall, Gov
ernor Of Virginia, has renowned his De-
mocracy and joined the Aid Society OF
The Republican party, and
Whereas, the Democratic party has
elevated him from County Clerk TO Gov
ernor. and as congressman he voted
divers times for free silver: be II therefore
Resolved. That We. the Central Demo
cratic Club OF The city OF Roanoke, IN
meeting assembled censure him for bis
apostacy. condemn him for his dupliclty,
and indict HIM for betraying his party;
be u further
Resolved, That in view Of these facts.
the said Charles T. OFerral be. and he
Is hereby requested to vacate the guber-
material chair OF Virginia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
Rand. the HITTER. Assigns.

A. B. Rand. the hat merchant, at No
S34 east Main street, made an assign
ment yesterday with liabilities Of $500.
Captain Alexander Coke was named as
trustee. and he is given authority 10 wind
up the business. and 10 pay of the
creditors OF Mr. Rand in the order men
toned below. Captain Coke Is given
power TO continue the business. re-
plenish the stock. etc. up TO February
Is. 1897. The deed conveys all the fixtures
in the Office and store. together with
stock Of every kind and description out
Of the proceeds Of the sales the trustee
is directed. first, TO pay the expenses OF
executing and recording deed Then he
Is 10 pay the Commercial and Farmers
Bank. OF Raleigh. y. c., $3.50. note Of
A. y. Rand. due October p. 1895. and the
Merchants National Bank, OF this city.
81. 625, notes of A. -. Rand, and with the
balance he is TO pay a debt due G. ID.
Rand for S3.0557S. and other creditors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
COL. MARSHALL HERE
THE ELECToR-AT-LARG SPEAKS
At OLD-MARKET HALL.
REASONS FOR BEING A DEMOCRAT.
This the Party of the PeopIe-Brynn
the Worl<ingmcn's Friend-hr.
Martin Pays His Respects to the
BoItcrs I'm Plain Terms.

The meeting held at Old-Market Hall
last night. under the auspices Of the Old
Dominion Democratic Club. which was ad-
dressed by Hon. James w. Marshall, ana
Mr.. Miles NJ. Martin. OF Charlotte was
rousng one, and the large hall was
packed. probably 1000 persons being pre-
sent. The First Regiment band was on
hand. and rendered excellent music du'
ring the evening.
Judge Marshall 2, cred the hall Few
minutes after O'Clock. and before he
had reached the stand the crowd spied
him. and he was greeted with a burst OF
applause The speaker was introduced
by MI. w. W. Wood Judge Marshah.
In opening his remarks, stated that he
had just arrived from Prince George,
where he delivered two hours speech
al Disputanta. and that he was ieebng
rather broken down. He was in splen-
did voice. however ard warming up u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
ADDRESSES BoLTOcRATs.
s. Brown Allen Talks mt Boze's Hall.
Excurstou to Canton

Colonel 5. Brown Allen. Of Augusta. one
Of the most prominent Republicans in the
State spoke last night TO lot OF Re
publlcans and Boltocrats at Bozes Hail.
on The corner Of Venable and Mosby
streets and delivered the usual anti-free-
silver harangue. He created some little
enthusiasm among his hearers. the ma =
jority Of whom were Boltocrats, but didn't
talk very long.
Colonel Allen Is in charge OF the eXcur-
sion viii il 4 is proposed TO run from
stanton to Canton. O.. to take lot OF
veterans out to near Mckinley. and he
said after the meeting that he would en-
deavor TO have the train run from Rich
mond. In event that he succeeded. Colo
mel Allen said the fare for the round trip
would be $40 A large number OF those
al the meeting signified their intention of
goine, on the excursion. though Is safe
to assert that they Will go only for the
trip. and not TO see or hear BIZ Mckin-
lev
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03

In Richmond there live a great many
deaf mutes, and while they pass among
US in silence. they are all fully awake to
the questions of the day. and many OF
them are profoundly Interested In the
political issues now uppermost in every
body's mind. Three OF the mutes met In
front OF the Dispatch office yesterday ana
entered into a lively political discussion.
Two of them were ardent supporters 81
Mr. Bryan, and the third was for Mckin-
ley. He was getting the worst OF the
argument. as was evidenced by his ges-
ticulations and his antics soon caused
crowd TO gather around him. He paid no
heed TO the curious throng, however, and
continued 10 sing McKinley's praises-not
with his mouth. but on his fingers. The
Bryan men had about cleaned him up
when a negro mute hove on The scene
and took his part. The argument then
waxed warm, much 10 the delight OK the
onlOokers. when Mr. Ben. Il. Owen. Jr,
appeared on the scene. Ben can tax on
his fingers almost as fiuently as with MS
mouth. and he pitched iIto the discussion
and completely routed the goldbugs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
AGAINST MISUSE OF DEMOCRATIC,
True Democrats VIII Go Into the
Conrfs " Nrcessary.

NEW YORK. October 2-The managers
OF the Democratic State campaign de-
cided TO 60 into litigation. II necessary. tn
prevent the use OF the name. The Ma
tional Democratic party" By the boiling
Democrats. Chairman DaDforth. Of the
Democratic State Committee, said that
a protest will be fled with the Secretary
OF State at Albany TO prevent the use OF
that name. III The Secretary refuses 10 en-
terrain the protest. IL will be carried 10
the courts. The announcement caused
some excitement al the boiling Demo-
cratic headquarters. The boltars Will
fight for the title.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03

for life to capsized boats. and others
hanging 10 tree-tops. beaten ana oune'e'
by wind and waves until almost EXHAUST
ed They all show the effects In their
tattered clothing and bruised flesh. but
are thankful to escape with their ives.
Many others are sim unaccounted Tor
and families and friends are hiled win
anxiety. hoping for the best, but rearing
the worst There has been no communi-
cation with the outside world by wire
or mail. or two days"
DEVASTATION AND DISTRESS.
SAVANNAH. CA. October "A letter
from Gainesville. Fla. dated october LIST,
says: Il. +. Hampton and l.. Maginnis,
who have Just returned from the Su-
wanee-river country. tell dreary story
OF the devastation there. Fully 20 per
cent. OF the timber is down, and 60 per
cent. OF the residences and farm build
lngs have been destroyed. The damage
does not stop there In Lafayette coun-
" the valuable cedar forests are lost
Stock has been killed by the hundred
head. All crops have been destroyed
Hundreds of people are In distress. with
cut homes and nothing to eat. To add
TO this dIstressful condition. the farms
are covered with trees. which will have
to be removed before the farms can be
cultivated.
The turpentine men on the Suwanee
river are financially ruined. They had
invested all their money I'm turpentine
lands and stills. and everything Is de-
stroyed. Twenty-Five hundred men are
thrown out Of work. and must live on
charity until they can find something
to do.
The little town Of Wade. on the South
Florida railroad, was completely swept
away. Nearly every phosphate mine In
that county is totally destroyed. Nine
people were injured. but none killed.
At Flora. out OF forty dwelling-houses.
only five remain standing.
MORE VICTIMS FOUND.
SAVANNAH. GA. October 2.-Three
more victims Of the hurricane were found
to-day. The body of j. G. Mcclure. the
young man who was lost with the tug
Robert Turner. was picked up in the
river. The body of the missing deck
hand OF the tug was also found. The
body OF an unknown man was found In
Ossabaw sound. twenty miles below sa-
vannah.
II Is believed that the fatalities from
the storm will foot up twenty-five or
more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. OCT. 2 1886.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Richmond. Davis Norfolk;
Old Dominion Steamship Company.
SAILED.
Steamship Richmond. Davis, Norfolk:
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves, Norfolk
merchandise and passengers; Virginia
Navigation Company
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. OCT. ID.
CBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
German steamship Bolivia, Habana
Schooner r. /. Carter Boston.
Schooner X. ID. Perry, Boston.
Schooner NJ. f.. III. Dow. Boston.
Schooner Z. III. King. Portsmouth, n. Ii.
SAILED
British steamship Chickahominy, Lon
don.
PORT OF WEST POINT. OCT. 2. 1896
(By telegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Baltl-
more; passengers and general cargo
SAILED.
STEAMSHIP Baltimore, Murphy. Balti-
more; passengers ana general cargo.
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Botetourt Fair.

FINCASTLE. VA. October 2.-(Special)
The Botetourt Agricultural and Mechahi-
81 E-ofr onened on Wednesday. and il
having its usual success. Fiftec hundred
tickets were sold yesterday, ana il IS es-
flrnated that there were two thousand peo-
pie on the grounds. The EXHIBITS are
good In all departments, though in some
of them not as large as on some former
occasions. Aside from the agricultural
and mechanical products the chief at
factions are the race, which are said
10 be good. -. -,
on account of Tuesdays storm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-03
NOMINATION. ron CONGRESS.
Chicago Convention Iee-Wnter Man
Observation-Disclosures Resolution.

NEW ORLEANS. October The
Democratic Congressional Convention Of
the Fourth District. at Shreveport. re-
nominated II. W. OYien for Congress
on the first ballot. u. w. Marston, the
hero Of the ice-water incident al the
Chicago convention. was a candidate for
the nomination. but was overwhelmingly
beaten.
The convention adopted "a resolution de-
nouncing the Indianapolis convention az
a "heresy'' and treason 10 the Demo.
cratic party" especially denounclng tho
chairman OF said convention. Senator
Donelson Caffery. for the part played 81
him, and calling on him TO resign hl
commission as senator.