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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
WILLIAM &. HAGAN.
Death OF an Honored Citizen of
Christfansburg.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, November 2
Especial MIR. William c. Hagan died at
his residence here this morning. He was
born in Rockbridge county In February,
1919. and was. therefore, in the 18th year
of his age. Mr.. Hagan came to this place
in the early fiftes and commenced the
practice Of law with Mr.. Eli Phlegar, the
father Of Hon. A. a. Phlegar. Not liking
his chosen profession. he soon abandoned
IL 20 become principal of the Montgomery
Male Academy an institution of con-
siderable local reputation. in which posi-
tion be continued until the breaking out
of the war. While he was at the head
of the academy his pupils were drawn
from every section Of the State, and there
are many now living who have become
distinguished citizens in their respective
localities. and who. when they read this
notice. viii bear willing testimony 20 his
intelligence and skill as an instructor
He volunteered at the outbreak Of the
war with the Fifty-fourth Virginia Regi-
ment as a sergeant I'm a company raised
here. and on the death of Captain r. d.
Mosby, the commissary Of the regiment,
was promoted 10 that position. He was
made a prisoner at Cumberland Gap In
1863 and taken TO Johnson's Island where,
owing to the unwholesOme food and eV-
posture. his health gave way and ne was
sent home TO die. While he never fully
regained his health. yet it was far enough
restored 10 enable him to be a useful and
valuable citizen. About nine years ago
he was paralyzed but rallied sufficiently
to 20 about and attend to his business.
Two years ago he had TO give up the
struggle, and from that time has been
confined TO his bed.
Mr. Hagan was made an elder IN the
Presbyterian church soon after he located
here. and continued so until his death. He
was noted for his piety, purity Of life, and
great conscientiousness in the discharge
Of every duty.
Mr. Gordon ChTisman, another old ciu-
zen, died at his home, about three miles
from here. this morning. He was "a years
of age, and had spent the whole OF his
useful and honorable life in this, his ma
tive, county.
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LEFT IN DARKNESS.
Bedford CITY Electric-Lights Turn
ed on.

BEDFORD CITY. November 2.-(Spe-
clal)-One might have supposed last
night that this town. hitherto so pro-
gressive, had returned 10 the Dark Ages,
so profound was the darkness that pre-
vailed throughout It's borders. Such has
never been the case before. since It
emerged from villagehood. In the blaze
Of Kerosene lamps. more than thirty-five
years ago, and subsequently into an en-
bryo city. with its admirable system of
electric lights. In 1870 the Bedford City
electric plant was established, and the
town Council made a contract with II 10
furnish twenty are lights for the sum
OF $40 each per annum. This number had
been increased TO thirty-thrce at the
anne rate. The plant was subsequently
sold. and. although no contract was made
with the new management the lights
were stiIl furnished at the same rate.
The new Council decided TO reduce the
number of lights by ten. when the rate
vas Increased TO sS5 per light. a com
mIttee was appointed by the Council on
FIGHTS. consisting OF Messrs. J. T. David
son. ]. M. Daniel. and DIR. T. c. Dennis.
10 effect n compromise or arrange some
other made OF lighting the streets. but,
as no action had been taken at the end
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
BADLY HURT.
4 serious Runway Accident Near
Rndford.

EAST RADFORD. VA, November o.
(special)-A very serious accident hap
pened here yesterday afternoon. Mrs
c. L. Lawrence and two little children,
accompanied by Mrs. Polk Kirtner and
two children, were out driving near town.
when the horse became frightened, and
ran away, throwing the occupants out
and hurting the ladies badly. \ gentle
man came along ia a short time. and
found the ladies lying IN the road. and
the children crying IL was found that
Mrs. Lawrence was very seriously in
jured. and Mrs. Kirtner was but little
better off. Strange 10 say, none Of the
children have "a scratch on them. al
though n little babe was thrown twenty
feet. Mattresses were secured. and the
wounded ladies brought home. Mrs
Kirtner is hurt I'm the back and head.
Mrs. Lawrence was cut across the nose.
and hurt severely in the side The ply
stefan Is unable 10 tell how serious the
wounds are. 1t IS n wonder they were
not all killed, as the vehicle WAS torn
al TO pieces.
A gentleman from Raaford. who has
been speaking I'm the Valley, came home
Sunday afternoon. and reports that on
the Chesapeake and Ohio train that day
$50 negroes were on board, coming home
to vote. and they were all travelling on
passes furnished by the company they
were working for.
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Fatal and Singular Accident.

louisville. PA. November Am
accident resulting from a singular cause
cost the lives of two men. and the fatal
injury OF a third at Packer Colliery. No.
2. Girardyille. this afternoon. Thomas
Walsh, Of Lost Creek. and Michael Mack
were at work in the mlies this afternoon.
Walsh had been engaged In what
IS known as "robbing" pillars. He had
driven a pole in the face Of the breast,
IN which he put MS blast. He applied
the match 70 the squib and fastened
away for a place of shelter. He had
gone but a few feet when a large lump
of coal rolled onto his foot. pinning him
fast to the ground. Momentarily expect
ing the explosion OF the blast, he cried
FOR help. The other three men were
working near, and, disregarding the dan
ger Of themselves, they ran TO Walsh's
rescue.
They had hardly reached him when the
blast exploded, bringing down with it
mass OF coal upon the men. Halloran
and Staum were crushed TO death, ana
walsh was fatally injured, while Mack
was fortunate IN escaping with slight
hurts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03

OF the month, the lights were discon-
tinued. and to-day the lamps and other
apparatus Is being removed. The dynamo
for the lncandescent lights for the
houses is still being run. and the brilliant
lights within the dwellings and stores
render the darkness without only more
apparent.
The electric plant Is the property OF
Mr.. John y. Langhorne. n wealthy capt.
talist OF Washington. and has been ad-
vertised for sale in December.
II Is reported that the chairman Of the
County Republican Committee has re-
ceived a nice sum from headquarters,
which is being lndustriously distributed
through the county Ito the best advan-
tage. and whore most votes can be
gained"
Mrs. +. Sumter Smith left to-day for
Richmond as q delegate from the Wo-
mans Missionary Society to the annual
meeting OF the organization, which con-
venes IN your city Tuesday, preparatory
to the meeting of the conference in
Lynchburg, November 18th.
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juries He was taken 10 his home. on
west Salem avenue. after his wounds had
been dressed, and at this writing Is still
unconscious and sinking rapidly.
a. G. BccSner was the conductor in
charge OF the car, and Robert NJ. Sherry
the motorman. The latter rang the bell.
and did everything possible 10 stop the
car, but the Mayor who suffered from
deafness. apparently did not realize his
danger I'll too late Mayor McClelland
is 65 years Old and though OF Scottish
parentage. was born in Ireland. lie has
resided IN Virginia since his 22d year. and
was gallant soldier in the Confederate
army. lie served IN the City Council for
several years and was elected Mayor
last year. lie Is a member OF the Presby-
terrain church. and held In the highest
esteem for his integrity OF character and
fidelity 20 duty. The whole city Is sad
over the accident, and the deepest SYM
pathy is felt FOR his family. which con-
sist OF wife and daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03

ASHCAKE. VA. November 2.-CSpe-
ciaL)-Ailss Carrie Crenshaw Timberlako,
OF Atlee, Va, sailed from New York
for Germany on the oath Of October. She
will be abroad for n year. during which
time she will perfect herself I'm modern
languages. Her many Richmond friends
will wish her great success.
Everything Is quiet on this "eve be-
fore battle" but tomorrow the good
people OF Hanover by electing that son
Of the people, Bryan, Will prove that
truth f. mighty and viii prevail"
There is a great deal OF sickness in the
form Of 2 slow fever all through this
community.
Mr. Willie Pearson. Of this place. is
slowly convalesclng, and will leave IN
a few DAYS for the University Of Medi-
cine I'm your city.
Mr. John Garrett. for many years the
efficient and popular treasurer OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. is now IN
very feeble health, at the residence Of
his son-in-law, Mr.. Fred. Holiday, near
Peake.
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BIG DRY-GOODS STORE.
OLD JOE BARNES IN COURT.
Has Another Negro Up for Forging
an Order for His Trunk.

Has Another Negro Up for Forging
an order for His Trunk.
There were piles OF DRINKS before his
Honor yesterday morning. and good
cole lection whisley is getting its head
punched on every hand. The court
room was packed. and as the S250s be-
gan to tumble in at double quick time. a
musical chuckle rose from the throng
led by genial Sergeant Thomas.
The case of J. w. Blunt. the motor
man, who ran over and killed the little
colored boy, Russell Stewart. on Friday
evening. was dismissed The witnesses
examined all testified that Mr.. Blunt did
all in his power to prevent the accident,
and that the boys death could not be
charged to any neglect Of his
William Baker (coloreD, and James
Brown. also colOred, paid each $3.50 and
costs for a good old game" OF crap
shooting on Sunday.
There was quite a stir in court among
those who recognized him when Joseph
Barnes, the father OF n distinguished
daughter, Pokey Barnes. pushed his way
through the crowd to the judicial shrine
10 prove the charge against Thomas Bur
rel (coloreD of forging an order TO
hcSsy hnlBnt TOT Joe 3 trunk. Joe was
IN the best Of humor and seemed TO enjoy
the attention that his presence attract
ed. The case was sent on TO the Hust-
ings Court Burrell was also charged
with carrying concealed weapons. and
was asked 10 disconceal so and costs.
The case Of Martha Taylor (colored).
charged with stealing SIS from John
Sykes on Saturday evening, was also
sent 10 the Hastings Court.
John Sadler, boy OF y years. was
sent under thirty days for stealing a
pocket-knife from little Willie Dwyer.
John. though young In years. is rather
middle-aged in crime, and his Honor
thought # best TO give the magnetic"
fingers a much-needed vacation.
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sons of Veterans Meeting.

The weekly meeting Of the Sons OF
Veterans was called TO order last night.
with Lieutenant Waldron presiding. The
usual routine of business was gone
through, the Entertainment Committee re-
porting a first-class programme for the
23J.
Mr.. f. W. Mahood, ex-secretary and
treasurer of the Sons. was present, and
gave an interesting talk, reporting that
he was actively engaged in organizing
two camps in South Carolina, where he
is now doing business.
Lieutenant Morrisette read a most en-
tertaining account Of the battle between
the Alabama and the Kearsarge. Other
members read interesting pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
The Fourqurean-Price Co.
A WhirIwind Of Bargains
Awaits Your inspection Here LOBBY.
SECOND DAY OF OUR
GREAT CHALLENGE SALE.
We expect YOU to-day.

Finest Granite Soap Dishes. worth icc..
Challenge Price. Sc.
gapsnned Tin Bread-Boxes. worth ioc.,
cSssllenge Price i9c.
Ls.xge Biscuit Boards. worth 5oc., Chai-
lenge Price. &c.
Wire Soap Dishes. value &C.. Challenge
Price. ic.
Real Uand-Engraved Tumbers. worth
CSC. dozen, Challenge Price. &C. each.
i-QuaT yellow Mixing-Bowls. worth
&c. Chzll-nge Price. ioc.
9-inch Yellow Bakers, worth l5c., Chai-
lenge Price, Sc
s. Tea Sets, IS pieces choice porcelain,
elegant spray decoration. Challenge, $z.ss.
DC. Cut-Glass Salt-Cellars. Challenge.
each l0c.
35c. China TEAPOT Tiles. delft decora-
ton. very effective. Challenge Price, l5c.
100 Choice Banquet Lamps. worth 81,
Challenge Price N.H.
4-Quart Heavy REFINED Slowing Ket-
ties. Challenge Price. Sc.
Carving Sets. nrst-class knife and
Fork good value at $50 for 5oc.
l0c. Rochester Lamp Chimncys, Chal-
lenge. Sc.
Waffic-Irons, new improved. reversible.
best made worth SOC. Challenge. &c.
s'rEP-LADDERs.-rh are the
Best Norway Pine Step-iadders
n;nde. and must not be COMPOUNDED
with inferior goods advertised else
where. Five-foot size, should sell
for 81. Chalienge-saie Price, 2sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
Denth of Mrs. StnKISe.

Mrs. Charlotte L. Starle, widow Of
John X. Starke, died at her home Rye
field. Hanover county, of paralysis, at
11:3O o'clock yesterday.
Mrs. Starke was a woman of sterling
Christian character. She had been since
her girlhood a member Of Walnut Baptist
church, from which her funeral will take
place at 3 o'clock this afternoon She
was the mother Of Mr.. John w. Starke,
Of this city and of Messrs. r. c.. Joseph
W. c. n. T.. D., and Misses Lottie f..
and Ella J.. Starke, all of Hanover
county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
THE COCKADE CITY.
Getting Ready for To-Day-A Large
Class Confirmed.

PETERSBURG, VA. November o.
busy day in politics. All parties have
been arranging for the great battle OF
the ballots tomorrow, and the respective
party leaders have been confirming and
issuing directions.
The Republicans have had printed and
will distribute slips Of paper bearing the
names Of Mckinley and Hobart on them
which are designed for the use of iliite-
rate voters. 10 Is presumed that voter
will present this slip to the judge OF cleo
ton at his precinct and tell him that is
the ticket he wishes 10 vote. The judges
Of course, will not receive this slip. and
will require the voter TO state for whom
he wishes 10 vote.
The employees in all OF the factories in
this city viii be given full opportunity 10
vote tomorrow. and it is understood that
for this purpose some Of the large fac
tories will be closed for the day.
LARGE CLASS CONFIRMED.
Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver con-
frmed a class Of thirty-fve children
twenty-five girls and thirteen boys-at
ST. Joseph's Catholic church Sunday
morning and preached a very able and
instructive sermon appropriate to the in
teresting occasion. The church was
crowded. and many Protestants were
present. Rev. Father O'Farrell and Mr.
George Waters assisted in the services.
Mr.. Waters has lust returned from
Rome where he finished his studies in the
American College and is soon 20 he or
dained to the priesthood. He left this
morning for his home, in Roanoke.
GENERAL NEWS.
Mr. James D. Daniels. an efficient mem
Der OF the Fire Department, died Satur-
day night at his home, on Commerce
street, Of hemorrhage of the lungs.
MIR Thad. Woody's store. on ola
street. was robbed on Saturday night OF
some money and goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
Now York Dry-GoOds Market.

NEW YORK. November 1.-The Journal
of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin, in
i-s review OF the week in the dry-goods
market. says: The influences which have
governed business for so long have been
felt during the past week in an intensified
degree. Ante-election week is always a
dull one, but last week was pronouncedly
so. Buyers who have followed severely a
hand-to-mouth policy under the strain OF
the present situation saw no reason on
the eve of the election TO abandon IT,
Thev have. in fact. curtailed purchases
IN an excessive degree Their most press
ING requirements have attention, but
rarely anything beyond that. In the wool
Goods division a slow business and dun
tone have been the features, but here, too.
prices are steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
RYE OF THE BATTLE.
80 speeches OF THE CAM
puGN IN VIRGINIA.
..v,rL IN LEXINGTON.
Fl, Meet. wi'h " splendid "'S''-
ton-cieveia"d and the '"''"S"
THE Republicans and the
,.,,crs-Othcr Meetings

..,>.croN VA. November 2-C'pe-
Nr..,tr,ire county turned out in
ON. .... today. The town was thronsea
i.. ...,,.rse crowd The best OF Or
..r.j There were no lights con-
~, ,,peciaton. aud everybody was
host Of humor. senator Daniel ar
enc carly train. and was es-
,r,m the depot boy the sto"e"'''
',.. rlrd. Of s.aunton
r..,n yost the Republican nom'-
-- c,neross in this district made
, address from the courthouse
square .. ,,5,,o,3sor and SIR.
,r.~t.r. OF Richmond, addressed on
....rre gold Democrats a large au-
..-.. .n the Opora-liouse.
..,, o,cl,.t senator Daniel with c. d.
.-- county chairman; Dr. Estill, Dr.
-.trston. w.. PoinleXtcr. william
,-.,rson. F. 81. Enelcman. r. H.
., T. u Barclay. and W. J.. Crig-
.. and followed 10y "a diminu-
,..s covered with yellow buh'lhs,
tra inscription. sample Goa DUG,
,- me procession. which went 10
...s ward of Dr. Estill, Wnere
..-.. had been erected for the occa-
a. IN. Letchcr, the county chalr-
,r-~o1uccd Hon. william Anderson
. few well-chosen words intro
- -he speaker OF the occasion Hon
~ DANIEL. who received a warm
senator Daniel spoke for nearly
,'..-- RE paid a glowing tribute 70
.,.-.r-e county. and said ne had the
,-'.t regard for Colonel Edmoncson
r.f-s Mclaughlin. and did not WISH
understood otherwise, but there
f.w little kinks I'm them which the
....r w7l,l wash out Of them. lie also
,.-r.l cleveland and his CDanieis -
.--. t.kpn in regard TO the riots IN
...-o There was large audience
.-...v, .o listen 10 the orators eloquence'
.-.--e many ladies'.
-r ..,rrvau Brigade Band. or Staun-
cd. .-.--be8 in a body TO the cemetery IN
... .rsrroon and strewed the grave on
....- beloved ch'eftain with flowers. Dir.
r 81 p,incs. who IS one OF the Survivors
20 re original band. made a brief but
-..r.-t address TO his comrades IN the
..-..t.rv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
rotoI ponic fin Electrfc-Car.

NEWARK. y. j., November Through
the flashing Of the battery in an
electric car on Mount Prospect avenue
early this morning. terror seized the
passengers. and they sprang from the
car. one man was killed, one fatally
hurt, and five others were seriously in
jured The car was going north with
gang OF thirty Italian laborers. At
Mount Prospect Place the controlling
stand flashed out The car was under
full Roadway. The Italians became
panic-stricken. and dashed headlong out
OF the windows and over the rear plat
form. Laubuska Angelo landed upon his
head. breaking his neck. Luscatin Quiz
zeppe was nearly scalped by dashing his
head through a glass. The others were
injured by jumping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
Decided Against the Company.

OFFLEY, VA, November 2.-(Speclal)
Perhaps the largest warrant trial"
and certainly one of the most interesting.
ever held IN Hanover, was presided over
last week at Negrofoot by Justices T.
r. Pollard. Edmond Taylor. and James
Caison. the case being on warrants got
ten out by Mr.. J. H. Undertake, Of At
lee. secretary Of the Hanover Branch
Of the Virginia Mutual Insurance Com
pany. against n number Of citizens.
members of the company for non-pay-
ment Of assessments. Thirty-three war
rants had been issued. and between 80
and 200 persons. more or less interested,
were present, but the Court decided 10
make a test case. and, therefore. Sc
lected the warrants against Messrs. W.
l., Wickham and j. r. Stanley. Neither
side was represented by counsel, but Mr..
Wickham who is a well-known and
very intelligent farmer. appeared in his
own behalf and that OF the other de-
PENDANTS. and presented their side Of
the question IN clear and forcible
manner. and the Court, after patient
and full investigation. decided against
the company.
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WILLIANIsBURG.
College Athletic Association to
Have u Trainer-PersonnI.

Have II Trainer-PersonnI.
WILLIAMSBURG. November 2.-(Spe-
cial)-The William and Mary Athletic
Association have decided to employ a
professional trainer from the Hampton
Athletic Association. and he is expected
here in a few days 10 begin his work. II
is stated that there is some fine material
among the young men at the college here
and il only needs good training.
Miss Lettie Warburton left last Satur-
day for a visit 10 friends in Richmond.
Mrs. Bathurst D. Peachy, with her
daughter Miss Virginia, is in Norfolk,
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin T. Lamb.
They will be absent several days.
Mr.. w. H. Macon, who is connected
with one of the largest tobacco houses
in Richmond, was here yesterday TO visit
his family, who are at the residence OF
Mrs. Lizzie Harrison. Palace Square
Mr.. Tazewell Taylor, Of Norfolk. was
in town to-day on important business.
Miss Mamie Lucas. a most charming
young lady from Elizabeth. n. j., who
has been spending some time there with
her aunt. Mrs. w. p. Graves will leave
in a few days for home. stopping a short
time en- route in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
Speaking in York.

YORK COUNTY. VA. November .
CSpecial)-Hon. u. Gardiner Tyler. and
President Lyon G. Tyler. Of William and
Mary College. spoke NJ crab Neck York
county. on Saturday night. The audience
was q large and enthusiastic one. and
seemed 20 be unanimous for Bryan and
Sewall and free silver. If this audience
truly represented the spirit Of the people
Of old York. then the county is sure for
the Chicago ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03

WINDSOR. VA. November 2.-(special)
Hon. Thomas 5. Martin addressed a
large and enthusiastic crowd to-day at
Isle Of Wight Courthouse. on the great
question OF free coinage Of silver. and ac-
complished much for the grand, old Demo-
cratic party Of this county.
There was big crowd at the meeting
Of the Bryan, Sewall and. Young Club. at
This place tonight | predict good Dem
ocrauc majority from this county to-
morrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
Mayor of Roanoke Run Over and
Emtnlly Injured.


ROANOKE, VA, November 2.--(Spe-
cial)-This community was terribly
shocked this morning by an accident TO
Major Robert McClelland, Mayor Of this
city. by which he received injuries from
which his death Is likely 10 occur at any
moment. Mayor McClelland was walk
ing down Campbell avenue about 1910
o'clock. and In attempting 10 cross the
street-car track was struck By Norwich
Car. No. IA. and dragged a distance OF
fifty feet. When assistance reached him
he was in an unconscious condition, and
On being taken 10 a physicians office
near by Il was ascertained that his skull
had been fractured az the base of the
brain and one OF his arms had been
broken near the shoulder. There was also
a bad cut over the left eye. from which
the blood flowed profusely. and several
other cuts and bruises about the head
and shoulders. Five physicians were inn
mediately summoned, but II was soon APP
parent that he could not survive bis in-