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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
ROBT. GARRETT DEAD
The End Came at Deer Park, Maryland,
Yesterday Morning.
IN FAILING HEALTH FOR WEEKS.
The News of His Demise Causes Sur
prise in BnItimore-The story
of His Life-His Works OF
Charity.
Charity.

BALTIMORE. MD, July 2s.-Robert
Garrett, former president Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, died at his cottage in
Deer Park. Nd, soon after o'clock this
morning. Although Mr.. Garrett had been
a hopeless mental invalid for many years,
1t was not thought that his physical In
firmities were such as to cause any I'M
mediate uneasiness upon the part OF his
friends. About two weeks ago, however,
he began to fail, and 1t was thought best
to remove him from "Uplands," his ooun-
try home, near Baltimore, to Deer Park,
In the hope that the change of air and
scenery would benefit him. The improve
ment was not as great as his physicians
hoped for, and within the past week the
patient suffered much from mental de-
preston and melancholia. Monday his
physical condition showed a marked
change for the worse. and yesterday his
condition became critical.
HIS devoted wife was with him when
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assigned 10 command the post Of Lynch
burg, the only city In Virginia which the
enemy failed 10 get into until after the
war.
Others have hitherto gotten the credit
OF holding the city. but residents OF tnat
section believe that TO General Colstons $
strategic defence Is due the defeat OF the
enemys troops In their attempts 10 enter
Lynchburg.
After the war General Colston estab-
lished a military school in North Carolina
amid his old comrades who had served so
eallantly under him. and his venture
prove n success.
FOUGHT FOR THE KHEDIVE.
When the Khedive OF Egypt called for
American officers TO come and organize
his army-General Colston being mas
ter OF the French language. which was
the language OF that army. accepted
fatterng offer TO assist in the com
mand OF the troops. and was the only
officer who accomplished any great re-
suits I'm the field for the Khedive. He
marched an expedition on camels across
the Great Desert with none Of his old
comrades in support, and losing his
health in the torried sands, returned to
the flag OF his country. bringing with him
his hard-earned store Of gold which he
placed with some Wall-street gentry,
who assured him IL would grow anu
multiply, and the fruit Of his toll could
be his support IN his declining years.
In few months, however. he found him.
self worn and decrepid by the disease he
had contracted amid alien skies, and
his gold had vanished. His old comrade
and cadet friend. Senator Malone. Sc
cured him place in the medical depart
ment at Washington, where he remained
until his health utterly failed, when he
came to the Soldiers Home I'm his Vir-
ginia to die During his service In Egypt,
General Colston received the decoration
OF the knight commander Of the Osma-
nish, for distinguished gallantry.
HIS FAMILY.
Early in life General Coston welded
Mrs. Lou Bower Brown, the widowed
daughter Of Captain Mike Bower. OF
Thornhin. and the celebrated beauty OF
Rockbridge county. She died a good
many years ago and is buried in VIII
mngton. n. c.
General Colston is survived by two
daughters-Mrs. Ragland and Mrs. A. ID.
Lippitt Of Plttsboro', n. c.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The funeral OF General Colston will
take place at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
from the Soldiers Home chapel Rev.
Landon r. Mason rector OF Grace Epis-
copal church, will conduct the services.
The interment will take place at Holly
wood. and the veterans from the home
will attend In a body. The pall-bearers
VIII be announced this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
IT WILL BE WARM.
Eye Of the Tenth Dh.ils. Congressional
Convention.
THE DELEGATES CAUCUsING.
The Fight Between Tucker and
FIood-The Friends of the Latter
Very Confdenf-Talk of a Dark
Horse.
Horse.

AMHERST COURTHOUSE. July 20
Especial. )-Tne Democratic convention TO
nominate a candidate for Congress for the
Tenth District will meet here at noon
tomorrow. Delegates have been arriving
all day and tonight. Congressman
Tucker, Senator Flood, Judge William
billiard, and Colonel w. b. Petitt all
candidates for the nomination, are on
hand; and Judge Fitzpatrick, Of Nelson.
the remaining candidate, will be here to-
morrow.
The convention will be held in the
Young Mems Christian Association Hail.
on the ground floor OF the Masonic Tenn
ple. which has been fitted up for the
purpose. The hall will seat about FIVE
hundred persons.
PROMINENT DELEGATES.
Among the most prominent delegates
now here are: Hon. William McAbett, OF
buckingham; Hon. John Thompson
Brown. Of Nelson: Colonel Cary Breck-
inridge. OF Botetourt, and State-Sena-
tor Edward Echols. Of Staunton.
Mr.. Joseph Button. chairman of the
District Committee, will call the conven-
ton TO order. Mr.. A. G.. Preston, OF
Botetourt, will be temporary chairman;
Mr.. Clarence J. Campbell of Amherst
temporary secretary. and Mr.. Thomas
Kiveleghan, OF Staunton. sergeant-at-
arms.
fuckers CHANCES POOR.
1t seems to be generally conceded that
Congressman Tucker. owing to his ideas
on the financial question, cannot be re-
nominated. The convention will have a
large majority in favor of the free and
independent coinage Of silver at the ratio
of l6 to 1, but as Mr.. Tucker will have
about eighty votes In the convention, 1t
will be in his power, provided he can de-
liver the votes of his followers, to nomi-
nate the candidate.
FLOODITEs CONFIDENT.
1t is. however, said that some of Mr..
fuckers friends would. In case he were
out of the race. go to Senator Flood,
who will start out with about seventy
five votes. The supporters of all the can
didates are caucusing tonight, and ru-
mors are afoat that efforts are making
to stampede the convention to Judge
Fitzpatrick, of Nelson. But Senator
Floods friends boldly assert that this
cannot be done. and that their favorite
will be nominated on the second or third
ballot. The best impartial opinion, how
ever. seems now TO. be that some dark
horse will carry off the prize.
1t is probable that d. NJ McAbett. Of
buckingham. Will be permanent chairman
of the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
POSTAL CLERKS AND POLITICS.
Wishes of Post-Oficc Department as
Regards Coming Campaign.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The Post
Office Department has issued a circular
of instructions to railway postal clerks,
informing them of the departments wishes
concerning the attitude of these clerks In
the coming political campaign. The circu-
lar states that "The department does not
attempt OF desire to control the political
opinion of any one connected with tho pos
tai service. but IL expects that employees
OF the Railway Mail Service shall not take
an active interest In politics In the way
of attending conventions as delegates,
making political speeches, or assisting IN
the management of political campaigns.
These employees should recognize the iact
that their tenure of office depends upon
themselves; If they conform 10 these re,
nuirements and are efficient. honest, ana
courteous to the public. and abstain from
unseemly and indecent language in DIS
cussing candidates or parties. they may
reasonably expect 10 remain In the ser
vice. All this will not interfere with their
voting according 10 the dictates or their
own cOnsciences. or expressing their opin-
ions I'm an intelligent and courteous way;
More than this. however, Is detrimental
10 the best interests OF the service, ana
is in violation OF Postal Laws and Regula-
tions and also OF the order of the Presi-
dent issued July H. 1886. which is stu In
force. and was made a part OF the Postal
Laws and Regulations subsequently, ana
repromulgated by the Postmaster-General
Nav q 1894"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
WHERE is HE AT'2
Secretary Hoke Smith and Hls 2eli-
tonS With The President.
HAS HE nncEIvED A sSuBs
IL Looks Very Mach as II no HAD
Appointment to an once Under nsx
Control without Regard t.
Him. .E.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. July ,a.--one %
the most interesting unsolved problems
in Washington to-day IS the question
whether Mr.. Hoke Smith has re-
signed, or Is about to resign.
as Secretary Of the Interior. There Ia a
widely-prevailing impression that the
Presidents action to-day In selecting q.
West Virginia man, at the request OF
PosEmaster-General Wilson. for linton
Pacific Railroad Director an Office under
the control OF the Interior Department.
was intended as direct snub OF secrs-
tary Smith. and was meant to be 50 re-
garded by him, especially as there does
not appear to have been any pretenco
made by the President OF asking the aa-
vice Of the Secretary OF the Interior ON
the matter.
Mr.. Cleveland's known views against
the free coinage Of silver were entirely
In accordance with those expressed bv
his Secretary OF the Interior IN his re-
cent joint discussion with ex-Speaker
Crisp; but the fact that AR. Smiths
newspaper. the Atlanta Journal, has sfnoo
come out in favor OF Bryan and Sewall
and free silver. and the further fact that
Mr.. Smith has been advertised to open
the campaign for Bryan and free silver at
Augusta, Ca, on the 18th OF August
next have naturally revived the rumors
that Mr. Smiths resignation will either
be requested or enforced within a verY
few days.
Secretary Smith being asked whether
It was true that he proposed to 20 to
Gray Gables for consultation with Presi-
dent Cleveland prior to entering tho CAM
paign. declined TO make any statement
for publication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
THE OUTING OF THE ELKs.
They Have Glorious Time nj Pro'i-
dence FOrge-iIany Games.

They Have n Glorious Time nj Pro'i-
dence Forge-Nany Games.
The annual outing OF Richmond Lodge
of Elks. which took place yesterday, was
characterized by JOY and brightness ana
a general good time for all who attended
IL. Early yesterday morning found the
members OF the organization hurrying
around, making their preparations 10 get
off for the jollhcatlon at providence
Forge. Nearly one hundred Eiks were
on board the train when IL pulled OUT VI
the Chesapeake and ohio depot for the
pleasure-grounds at Q o'clock yesterday
morning, but these were not all. Tor more
than four hundred ladies and children
also occupied seats upon the cars. Inc
marty OF frolickers arrived at the seat Oh
fun early In the morning, and hsnea
and rowed and played games unth
o'clock. when dinner was served. rms
was typical Virginia meal III CONSIST
ed OF Brunswick stew, entries, roas's'
creams. cakes. pickles etc, and was tho-
roughly enjoyed In the afternoon there
was a game OF baseball and races OF
many kinds. There was a chase after
n live pig, in which the son OF Mr. Pres
ton Belvln caught the swine by the ICE
before the other contestants reached u.
The sack-race was won by MI II. Car
horne Epps, who ran clear away from
Messrs Everett Radford and Marion
sutton. The Elks and their lady frlenus
returned to the city about O'Clock iaS'
evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
OUR LOST CAUSE.
A Most Appropriate and Benutifui
Souvenir of the War and the
Late Reunion.


Tho Dispatch Company has at great
expense gotten up a most artistic COM
panion picture for OUR HEROES AND
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The picture is beautifully Illuminated,
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last Cabinet, while below are speaking
portraits of Lee and Jackson. In the
centre Is handsome drawing Of the
proposed jefferson Davis monument. by
Mr.. Percy Griffin, of New York. Under
each portrait is the fac-simile autograph
of the parsonage represented. This will
mako the picture Of decided intrinsic
worth as a memento OF the late war.
There Is also an exact reproduction OF
the seal OF the Confederacy, while be-
meath the portraits OF Davis and Ste
phens are draped the four flags Of
the Confederacy. In the foreground is
n picture OF the "Merrimac." or "Vir-
q,nia." and a piece Of heavy ordnance.
Taken as a whole. OUR LOST CAUSE
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30

On and after July 2ith the freight
steamer CASTOR will be run on the
schedule OF the Virginia. which Is un-
dersoing repairs, and passenger traffo
Will be discontinued until the Virginia IL
again put in service, which will be aborv
July 3lst. Freight Will be received. II
heretofore. for boat leaving Richmond 81
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays !
about p. NJ. reaching Baltimore next
morning about 10 O'clock Returning,
leaves Baltimore on Mondays Wednes-
days, and Fridays about p. NJ, arriving
IN Richmond about 10 o'clock next morn
ing. Freight-rates have been very great.
ly reduced.
For tariffs and other information. apply
to II. M. BOYKIN.
General Agent.
No. SS6 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
Anather veteran Dead.

Mr. Noble T. Johnson. member Oh
Company A.. Fifth Virginia hesiii'esIh.s, ~
late war, died at the Lee-Camp Soldiers so
Home yesterday afternoon about NV
o'clock. He was IS years OF age, ano IN
late years had suffered with consumption
Mr iohnson came TO Richmond from Lex
ington. Va, about fifteen months ago anu
entered the home. - a..
The funeral will take place from the
Soldiers Home chapel at O'Clock inns
afternoon, and the service will be con-
Quoted by Rev. l.. Y. Mason: The, inter-
ment win take place at Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
NEGRO MURDERER CAUGHT.
AssniIant of n Young White Woman
Confesscs His Crime.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 9.-James
Smith. the negro who murdered Miss Mar
garet Drown at Mount Pleasant, Nd, last
night. was captured this morning by Ser
geant Bryan, OF the Washington police
force. at No. $40 east Capitol street, the
city residence Of the mother OF the MUIR
dered girl. Smith has made a full con-
fession of his crime. and is held awaiting
reouisition papers from Governor
I,owndes. OF Maryland. He admits that
he attempted 10 assault Miss Drown, who
resisted until he choked her into insensi-
bility.
Smith seems to have followed exactly In
the line of the negro Ford, recently exc
cuted in this city for the murder of Elsie
Kreelo. When he failed to accomplish
his purpose. he cut his intended victims
throat 20 prevent her identifying him. The
washington city police. suspected he
would come TO the east Capitol-street
house. where he was formerly employed,
and they had the place watched. When
he reached there this morning. the au-
tborities were notified and he was ar
rested. He made no resistance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
THE FLORIDA DEMOCRACY.
Nobody of Prominence Available for
GoId-Bolt Purpose.

ATLANTA, GA, July pa special to
the Constitution from Pensacola, Fla.
says that Hon. w ID. Chipley, candidate
for the United States Senate from that
State. and who is classed among the
gohi-stapiard leaders OF Florida, has
received a telegram from General u. 5.
Bragg, dated Chicago, and asking. In be-
half bf the independent sound-money
movement: "Who is the right man to
organize the Florida sound-money De-
mocracy for the third ticketr'
To this telegram Mr.. Chipley has sent
the following answer: Disruption OF
the Democratic organization means more
harm to the South than the people or the
North can understand. The Democratic
partv has ever been the bulwark OF the
liberties Of our people, and l don't be-
lleve 800 Democrats in Florida will sup
port the third ticket you propose, II
nominated. 1 know no Democrat or
prominence or influence In Florida avail
able for your purpose. Florida VIII stand
by the Chicago nominees by enormous
maiorities, and will maintain Democratic
supremacy in State Affairs.
CsIgned) "W. u. CHIPLEY."
AGAINST PARTY DISRUPTION.
ATLANTA, GA, July 29.-Before the
receipt of Mr.. Chipley's telegram In Chi
caeo another was sent to him, signed
u. s. Bragg, chairman, and II. 5. Rob
bins. and others, notifying him that ne
had been selected to confer with the gold
Democrats, and report as member or
the National Committee to represent
Florida at the meeting at Indianapolis
August Ttb.
TO this Mr.. Chipley replied: Il wired
YOU yesterday. explaining my position
which is we'll understood in Florida. l am
supporting earnestly and sincerely the
nominees OF the Chicago convention, ana
am unwilling to see my party disrupted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
EoBART TALKS WITH HANNA.
Former Pleased with What He Hears
of situation.

NEW YORK. July 2s.-Hon. Garrett "A.
Hobart, the Republican candidate for
President, came to the Waldor-
Hotel early this morning, and had a talk
with Mark A. Hanna and some other
members OF the Executive Committee OF
the Republican National Committee, who
had come to the city to attend the mrs.
meeting of the committee to-day. Mr.
Hobart seemed 10 be pleased with the
reports he had heard concerning the po-
litlcal conditions in other states. he
said: 81 came over to attend the meet
ing OF the Executive Committee py re.
quest of Mr.. Hanna, and l expect tnaI
the committee will start the campaign
going without delay. shall spend a
great deal Of time at New York head
quarters during the campaign. Mr.
Hobart did not care to say anything
about the political outlook.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30

was the national committeeman from
West Virginia
MIR. Sheridan Is an experienced railroad
man. and has large coal interests in his
State. being a member OF the company
OF Black, Sheridan & Wilson. He has
been an active Democrat In bis State.
but has never held public office before.
II was ascsrtained by Inquiry OF Secre-
tary Hoks Smith, under whose depart
ment. az Secretary OF the Interior. the
appointment falls, that he had not been
consulted in the matter, and that he
knew nothing Of the appointment until
n was announced. Postmaster-GenerL
Wilson appears TO have been Mr.. Sheri-
dams sponsor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
oY. WATSON OPENS HIS CANVASS.
He Is Anxious to Divide Time with
Russell.

WINSTON, N. c., July 9.-Hon. Cyrus
B. Watson. Democratic candidate TOT
Governor, made his opening campaign
speech at wentworth. Rockingham coun-
". to-day. A large and enthusiastic au-
dience greeted him. He discussed the
present condition of the country. and
argued strongly in favor OF blmetalllsm'
along the line of the Democratic plat
form Mr. Watson will make his next
speech at his birthplace. Kernersrle.. on
SATURDAY.. He Is anxious TO divide time
with his Republican competitor, Judge ~.
7. Russell. but the latter is debating the
ouestIon whether or not he win take part
i'm a Joint canvass of the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
NATIONAL SILVER COMMITTEE.
Executive Body CompIeted-"Coinr
Harvey a Member.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-charles d.
Lane, of California. chairman of
the National Committee OF the
National silver party, to-day desig-
mated Messrs. G.. p. Keeney, of
New York city; G.. S. Nixon, OF Nevada:
Il. o. Flower, of Boston; w. II. ("Coin')
Harvey. of Chicago, and 9. ]. Hillyer, OF
Washington. as members Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee. These appointments
complete the membership Of the commit
tee, as /. N. Stevens. OF Denver. Col, was
elected vice-chairman; William L. st.
John, of New York, treasurer, and Mr..
r. e. Diffenderfer. Of Pennsylvania, Sec
retary. at the meeting OF the committee
held in st. Louis last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
SILVER AND THE DEMOCRACY.
Campaign Committees VIII Work I'm
Harmony, But Separately.

WASHINGTON, July 29.--At a confer
ence this morning between Senators Stew
art, Of the Silver Committee. and Faulk-
ner of the Democratic Congressional
Committee, It was decided that while the
two committees would work in harmony,
they would not be merged, for the reason
that the Silver Committee would
know best the needs of their
own people. Silver headquarters will ac-
cordngly be opened in this city. and
rooms So, 50, 81, and So. in the Corcoran
building. have been engaged for their
use. 1t is thought George P. Keeney, OF
California, who has long been connected
with the silver movement, will be placed
i'm charge of the headquarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
The Maine Democracy.

AUGUSTA, NE, July @.--At a meeting
of the democratic State Committee here
shis evening II was decided by q vote OF
II 10 to reconvene the old convention,
ana nv a vote OF IA TO 2 II was decided 10
hold he convention at Waterville. Hanson
and other prominent free-silver men ia
Vile But six of the sixteen members Of
,ha committee were present, the others
being reported by proxies. The date. OF
the convention was fixed for August eth
a. v,ll nominate a silver candidate on the
national platform,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
REPORT FROM GENERAL LEE.
No Information About Reported
Killing of Pierce Atkinson.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-Consul-Gene-
raj Fitzhugh Lee has telegraphed the
State Department, In response to in
ouiries made at the instigation OF Gene
raj Miles, commanding the army.
that there is no information in
Habana regarding the reported killing
OF Pierce Atkinson near there. It was
reported in the West that Atkinson, who
IS said to have gone to Join the insur-
gents, had been killed in battle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
WAS HE A COUNTs
Failed to Pay His Hotel Bfll-Arrest-
ed-Sufcfdes.

NEW YORK, July 2s.-Roman ]. zuliof,
who claimed 10 be Russian Count, was
arrested on board the steamship New
York just before she sailed for Europe to-
day. ON a warrant charging him with
having failed 10 settle his bill at the Hotel
Cambridge, where he had been stopping.
He was committed to Jefferson Market
prison. Half an hour after his commital
he was found hanging by the neck from
handkerchief In an effort to hang himself.
When discovered life was not extinct, but
he died shortly after having been cut
down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
seashorc Excursion via Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad.

On Fridays ana Saturdays during June.
July. and August the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell excursion tickets
for 10 and IL A. N. trains from Washing
ton to Atlantic City. Cape May. and Sea
Isle City at rate Of S for the round trip;
tickets good to ret-7n until tho following
Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
Niagara Falls Excursions via H., F.
a. Il. and Pennsylvania NJ. n.

Niagara Falls Tours will leave WASH
ington, ID. c., in special trains via the
Pennsylvania railroad at 7:30 A. NJ. July
3d. August 9Th and 10th, September 9th
and 18th. The Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad will sell round-trip
tickets from Richmond for these tours at
81.
For full information apply to Rich
mond Transfer Company, 903 east Main
street; Jefferson Hotel Branch. Byrd
Street Station. or G. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Nanager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-30
TO SUCCEED GENERAL LEE.
John sheridan, of West Virginia
Union Pacific Railway Director.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. July 2s.-The
President has appointed John Sheridan.
Of West virginia. government director
Of the Union Pacific Railway Company,
vice Fitzhugh Lee. now Consul ul-General
at Habana-
,ohn Sheridan. Of West Virginia, who
vas to-day appointed Government Di-
rector of the Union Pacific railroad. TO
succeed Consul-G General Lee. lives at Pied
mont, w. va. and u about 70 years old.
Until the last Democtatic convention he