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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
THE COCKADE CITY.
knights TcmpInr Celebration-Per-
sonaI and General Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA, May 5.-(Spe-
al)-Wednesday May 9Th, is the 6S,h
anniversary of the institution OF Apo
mattox Commandery. No. g. Knights
Templar. of this city, and the occasion
will be appropriately observed at the
meeting Of the commandery at night. at
which will be present, not only the full
roster of the commandery, but the ladies
of the Sir knights. A very interesting
feature Of this anniversary occasion will
be the reading Of sketch OF the COM
mandery and its commanders from its
institution 10 the present time. This
sketch has been very carefully prepared
by the recorder, Mr.. John T.. Townes,
who viii read IL at the meeting. IL will
prove a valuable record 70 be preserved
by the commandery. Refreshments will,
Of course, be served, and addresses will
be delivered. Appomattox Commandery
was chartered May g. 1898, and 1t is one
of the finest and most nourishing COM
manderies in the State.
APPOINTED PHARMACIST.
Mr.. John B. Halligan, a well-knowu
young druggist of this city, has been APP
pointed pharmacist at the Central State
Hospital. This appointment was made
to-day by the Executive Committee OK
the Board OF Directors, in pursuance OF
resolution adopted by the board TO es-
tablish a pharmacy at the institution. and
have an experienced man to take charge
OF it.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mr.. w. J. Traylor. a merchant Of this
city, has purchased the city View" farm
in Chesterfield county, and Will soon oc-
cupy the place, though still continuing
business here.
8Ir. George ". Heath an old and WELL
known citizen, and a member Of The
Common Council. is quite sick
There are gratifying prospects Of an
early advance in the price OF peanuts.
which has been so low for months past.
Rev. Dr. II. W. Battle. pastor of the
First Baptist church. has accepted an
invitation 70 deliver an address before the
literary societies OF Randolph Macon Col
lege, at the commencement exercises IN
June Or. Battle had previously declined
invitations to deliver addresses at other
institutions Of learning In other States.
The match game OF baseball played
here this afternoon between two teams
composed Of our young society men. the
Young Men, and the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association resulted IN favor OF the
former. the score being 10 10 r. The
features of the game We're Charles Spi-
GERS work at short, and the Young Men
winning the game In the ninth inning
by their heavy stick-work. Batteries:
Scott. Mann. and Collier; Stevens. Spotts-
wood, and Bond.
The meeting OF the Board OF
Directors OF the Petersburg Elec-
trio Railway Company was held
here to-day. All OF the directors who
were elected when the road was sold last
winter were present. II was decided 20
reorganize the road and add additional
Improvements. The Halifax line will be
turned into an electric line. provided the
company can get the citizens along this
route 10 encourage them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06

NEW YORK, May 5.-(special)-H. 7.
Lefbonc and J. L. Wandt, Gilsey; NJ. Is.
Rosenbaum. Imperial; III. Conen, Broad
way Central: II. G. Rennold and W. J.
Anderson, Murray Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
Insurance Collector Arrested.

An insurance collector was arrested by
Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson yesterday
morning and lodged in the Second Police
Station. II. C. Bolden, momber OF the
Arm with which the young man was en-
ployed. charges him with stealing s. In
currency from him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
Pardonea Fourteen-Year-OId hoy.

The Governor yesterday pardoned
i4-year-oid boy. who has served two
years OF q three-years sentence for horse
stealing. In the penitentisry. The Execu-
tive is preparing a batch OF pardons TO
send In within the next few days.
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supply to its public. 1t proves oIi
buying by selling at prices new.
before known-and the uncomo,
missing good of all is that h,
merchandise handled is onlv H.,
new, choice, and most desirable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style of work and prices win be
sure 10 please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06

VIII stop at all intervening stations.
Excursionsts from GAINESVILLE Chase
city, etc, take Train No 16. which makes
close connection at Keysville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06

in their leadership look 10 all N.
Richmond public for support ana
return a goodly profit for the h,
VeStment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06

close OF hostillties he and Captain Epps
have formed a close friendship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
dav we offer (:
GAS AND OH. STOVES.

See our Famous Blue-Flame ou-7l''.a
Thev are oil-stOves that make gas
and burn only &c. worth " do D -ai
No smoke; no danger, no WIGS.
trim, and no trouble In using lA.-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
REFRIGERATORS.

Bargain-hunters for Refrigerator org.f
10 flock here by the hundreds 1i
offer is Unprecedented. Just think .
ia The Highest-Grade REFRlGERA
TOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CELE
DRAFTED GURNEY'-at % per conn
lower than the cheap and badly-malt
Refrigerators offered Tor sale t
others Don't miss this opportunity
Buy your Refrigerator nov, when SD
most need Il; don't walt uhti tts
middle OF the summer.
Quincy RefrigeratOrs, with removable
ice compartment: large enough tor d
family Of ten persons; Will hold from
70 to 100 pounds OF ice, catalogue price
sl725: sale price S&.
Quincy Refrigerators, regular caulosle
price. Sl9.45. sale price, gN
Quincy Refrigerators with water cooler
bronze hinges, patent locks. n.ck..
plated faucets. catalogue price. Ala.
sale price. Sll.
someiy built, catalogue price AAe
sale price. Sl6 %.
Quincy Ice-Chests, catalogue price, 0h.
Steel Mlncins- Knives. with wooaa
handles, lc. each.
100 SlaW- or Negetable-Cutters, wo-1
25c. for 10c. each.
Large Covered Imported Willow Market
Baskets, worth ST. for 5ec. each
Swinging Book-Racks. worth SIS i'
Fine Selected Whlsk Brooms, worth o.,
for Sc each.
FROM IL TO T. O'CLOCK
500 Fine Bristle ClOthes-Brushes, WorA
1870, for &c. each.
FOR ALL DAY
Another shipment Of Ice-Cream
Freezers, 2.quart Blizzard FreezeH,
TOO. each.
Heavy Twisted Wire Flesh Forks, vorh
Sc, for ic. each.
Highly Polished Solid Steel Cake-Ilfh-
ers. worth Sc, for lc each.
Heavy Forged Polished Basting-slooas
1c each.
Special Tinware purchase. 10
day we offer:
1.O0O Polished Steel Tin Dlsh-PaEs D
quart size, a good zoe. value iof D.
each. Not over two 20 a customel
Large 21-quart Dish-Pans, worth ~
for l4c. each.
Polished steel Tin saucepans. wore
lOc.. for &c. each.
GAS AND OlL-STOVES.
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DAILY. $40 A YEAR
8 CENTS A COPY.
WE'EKLT Nflflk 81 a YEAR
GENTRY TO GO TO THE elBBET.
The JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY II
TIE FIRST DEGREE.


The Murderer Physical wreck aah
in Tears While waiting for the
Verdict and During It's neudIns.
staggers us il Dealt a Heavy Blow
when the Result was Announced
hy thc Jury's Foreman.
Philadelphia. June 27.-The jury IN the
trial of James B. Gentry. the actor. Tor
the murder in this city on Feb. u, 1885.
of Margaret w. Drysdale. his actress
sweetheart, who was known on the stage
as Madge yorke. rendered a verdict this
morning Of guilty in the nrst degree. The
jurors retired at 935 o'clock last night.
and until their return 20 the court room
az li.ol o'clock this morning. nothing was
heard from them.
Gentry is physical wreck and as he
heard the pronounclng OF his doom his
appearance was piuabie.
The court officers would not admit the
general public To the court room, but
when the court was opened at 1920 o'clock,
for the purpose of receiving the verdict.
the room was weu-hlled. After waiting
for few minutes for the jury and no tid-
ings from them being forthcoming Judge
Yerkes temporarily left the bench. Tho
delay OF the jury was regarded as favora-
bic to the prisoner.
AT II o'clock word was received from
the jury room that a verdict had been
reached and when the jurors silently
walked to their seats. there was a breath
less suspense in the court room
Gentry, who had been very sick during
the night, was led to the dock trembling
Ike a leaf Tears rolled down his cheeks
and his manIer was one Of utter deiec-
don When the clerk OF the court asked
the foreman OF the jury. Have you
agreed upon verdictT' the pris0ners's
ed for breath The words guilty Of MUIR
der IN the first degree" fell upon Gentry
rs though no had been struck a heavy
blow. He grasped the front railing of
the dock with both hands and q was with
dmiculty that he remained upon his feet.
lie sought relief in tears and when he
was allowed 20 Sit down he buried his
face in HE hands and continued to sob.
The scene was very impressive
AZ the request of Lawyer Brooke Of New
York, senior counsel for the defendant,
the jury was polled Individually, and each
The verdict was formally recorded, and
Mr.. Brooke thon made the customary mo-
uon for q new trial. Thursday next was
set by Judge lcrkes as the day FOR hear
ing argument upon the motion, and In
the meantime the prisoners ATTORNEYS
VIII HE their reasons for new trial.
' The judge before discharrnc tho Jurors
thanked them Tor "the faithful perform
ance Of their duty" and warned them
not TO discuss what had transp.red la
the jury room.
Gentry was taken TO his cell I'm the city
the day no was returned to the county
prison.
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ARRESTED AFTER - YEARS.
a Former Floridian Held in Ala
bama on Charge of Murder.

4 Former FIoridian Held in Ala
bama on n Charge of Murder.
Mobile, Ala, June 27.-Colyer Han, a
wen known citizen Of this county. was
arrested this morning at his home. about
ten miles north Of Mobile, and two miles
from Cleveland Station, for tine alleged
murder Of his step-father, named O'Fer-
rail, in Escamb.a county, Florida. on
June TO- 1871 Mr. Hall has been a citizen
Of MS county for the past quarter Of q
century, and is a Well-to-dO stock raiser.
his wealth being estimated at $4,000
He admits that he was present when his
step-father was killed and that there had
been bad blood between them, but denies
that he fired the shot that killed O'Fer-
rail-. Hall claims that O'Ferrau after
marrying his stcp-mother, stole his sheen
and hogs and several times tried TO burn
MIN out Trouble sprung up between
them, and he would have nothing to do
with his step-father Han claims that one
Sunday while on his way 10 church with
his family, the man rose from behind q
log, where he had q gun and pistol con-
cealed, and but for the presence Of his
step-motner, O'Ferran would nave killed
him. O'Ferral attempted to use a gun
and was killed by gun-shot wound but
Hall claims that he never fired IT,
Hall SAID that he would 90 with Sheriff
George i. Smith of Pensacola, who had
the requisition for him. lie was arrested
by Sheriff Dorian of Mobile county.
The alleged murderer Is one Of the most
popular citizens Of Mobile county. ana
hundreds of people called al the sheriff g
office this afternoon to express their
sympathy. lie is 66 years of age. sher-
ifs Smith and Dorian viii leave win
the prisoner for Pensacola tomorrow
They viii be accompanied by a number
Of Halls Influential friends, who saw
they viii move heaven and earth to have
him released on bond
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28
BALL PLAYERS N CouRr.
Four Members of the Cleveland
Club Fined at Louisville.

Four Members of the Cleveland
Club Fined at Louisville.
Louisville, KY, June 27.-Four piavers
Of the Cleveland base ball team were
found guilty OF breach Of the peace in the
city court this evening, for their action IN
yesterdays game with Louisville. CAM
Tebeau was fined 500; Mexican and Nc
Aleer S75 EACH and Burkett, $50 Thomas
IT, Stucky president Of the TonisvilIe
club, Indignant over the rowdyisn "a vas-
terday, this afternoon swEre out Warrs + !
Childs O'ConnOr, Tebeau. McGarr. Bjaire
and Cuppy who took part in vesforda.,s 3,
game. charging them with breach ~ ~
peace, with the intention Of HAVING fbe,o
arrested after the game. At o'clool, fl- +.
game was called off because Of me rsi+,
and the police presented warrants on the
Cleveland players, who We're taken hefor.e
Judge Thompson IN the city court
The testimony Of the prosecufjan chs.
ed that McAleer, Tebeau, McKee,, ~ = i,
Bnrkett had heaped insults unon H., ,.-ts 80
Weidman, and that McAleer had st-,t-f q
him. Weidman testified that no o1,a s- y ts
MIN. but that he was insulted ana l,ott ~
The Cleveland players denied nsinai I'm IN
1ence or offering insults buf f,,s-
THOMPSON held that the testlmonv 81 saa e...a e Z
that Tebeau McAleer, AeKean e',5 q
Burkelt were guilty as CHARGED H. tt.l
warrants and imposed the fines rnentio,,l',5
above.
Tne other players were dismissed with
out r-al, except as to O'ConnOr. who 49,
found not guilty The defendants tool+ -
appeal % the circuit court. and the cievn-
lan1 men save BOND for their appearance
when required,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28
RuMORs OF A FUSION TICKET.
Leading PoDuli-ts Deny mat Il Is
True

Atlanta, Ca, june 21-Chlirman Tom
Watson Of the DopuHsl state exccutiv
committee has Issued D clu for q STATE
convention of MS party. To- be heiI in this
city OH Aug. G. The announced purpose
OF the convention Is 10 put out ticiSet
for governor and state house officers. ANA
10 elect q new committee. Nothing IS
said in the call about dividing the state
ticket with the republicans. as has been
said would be done. and 80 is not believed
that there is anything in CHAT report. If
there is fusion between the populs.s ami
republicans il viii De the kind OF fusion
that was practiccd Ia The last election.
the republicans voting for the popuHst
ticket as a matter OF individual prefer
ence.
Chairman Buck OF the republican state
committee is out OF town and 81 IS not
known what that party win do with ref
erence TO putting out a state ticket no
call for "a state convention has ass yet
been issued, bur one OF the reports OF 4ae
proposed fusion has it that the fusion
ticket IS TO be launched with Dr. FELTON,
oi CarJersville for governor AIRS FELTON,.
VINO ls here, however. denies that the
doctor is figuring on the move. She de-
ciares that it is lnders iOod by the poDu-
lst leaders that there is To- Doe e division
OF the Offices between the republicans ANA
popuists on tne popul5t state ucl,e,.
Other well known populsts denv this.
While sun others are n0n-Commitlal when
approached on the subject The cailing of
the populist state convention setilcs one
Thing, and That Is that tln talk of the rec
turn of the p0pulists 10 the democratic
party since Its capture lv tlc free silver
lies is idle If the p0pulisl leaders have any
control of their followers Watson ANA MS
q |aaHH o l. fHaaa
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DAVIS MONUMENT.
A Joint Meeting at Richmond Goes
over to Monday Night.

!
over to Monday Night.
Richmond, Va, June 2.-A joint meet
ing of the Davis Monument Association
of Virginia and of the Davis monument
committee of the United Confederate Vet
erans, was called for tonight, but while
the local organization was fully repre-
sented, Judge Calhoun of Atlanta was tie
only member present from beyond the boz
ders of this state. President sllyson
and other members, however, had proxies
to represent eight absentees from the
south. Letters from six or eight members
were read, regretting that they could not
come, but saying that they would be
present al the reunion. Thereupon the
joint meeting adjourned to meet Monday
night.
The special committee on design for the
architectural part of the Davis monu-
ment We're ready to make a report award
ing the three prizes offered but for the
reasons stated their awards were with
held and it was agreed the secrecy with
respect to them should be observed.
The history committee of the United
Confederate Veterans, of which Gen. Ste
phen D. Lee is chairman, was rendered a
welcome tonight at the jefferson hotel
by the Virginia history committee of
which Senator James n. Stubs is chair
man. Speeches were made by those two
gentlemen, Gen. Clement A. Evans Of At
lanta Gen. S. B. Buckner Of Kentucky.
Gen. French Of Arkansas, Bishop Capers
of South Carolina, and others No busi-
ness was transacted and the general com
mittee adjourned to meet Monday at 10
o'clock, when they will adopt report
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sHUr Down OF THE MILLS.
The Manufacturer OF Lovyeu Divid-
cd On the Question.

The Manufacturer OF LoweiI Divid-
cd On the Question.
Lowell, Mass, June 27-The sentiment
among the Lowell mill managers en- the
proposition of the Arkwr,sht club 70 shut
down cotton mills hair time In July and
August seems to be divided although they
do not care to say much about 1T. With
one possible exception the Lowell mills
are doing well. Il is not generally beiiev-
ed here that unanimous consent among
the New England mills can be obtained
for a shut down and unless The action !s
10 be unanimous the Lowell mills are not
likely it is believed, TO so into the deal
Boston, June 27.-The Boston News bu-
reau says in regard to the curtailment or
cotton mill production: TT does not seem
10 be easy to bring into line some OF lhe
mills located In Boston so that they VIII
take part in the short time movement 1T
is understood thar none Of the mills in
Manchester are likely to stop, and II IS
very unlikely that the Atha way, Dart
mouth and Whitman mills OF New Bed
ford viii stop any of their machinery
There seems to be u feeling that each mill
should act for it's own best interests and it
is going to be rather dilhcult TO convince
the mills that are selling ahead on paying
orders for export that they should sacri-
flee these orders for the sake of helping
people who make print cloths and similar
goods.
"The stock Of print cloths on hand to-
day Is 2.05 600 pieces. the largest stock by
some hundred thousand pieces that there
ever was in the country. The demand for
print cloths and kindred goods is limited
and fl Is difficult to see how manufacturers
can expect 20 get any advance on the part
Of prices even with the proposed curtail-
ment OF production for four weeks during
the summer considering these enormous
stocks OF HraX cloths which Ba
keted and the limited needs Of the calico
prlnters and conNertersn y
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AID RYMAN a SUICIDE.
He InhaIes Gas From a jet Through
Rubber Tube.

New York. June 27.-Edward, better
known as .Ad." Ryman, the minstrel and
negro delineator who was well known IN
the theatrical profession and all over the
country as Governor Ad Ryman." was
found dead to-day in his room in the board
ing house, NO. 142 East Sixteenth street.
r5e had committed sdicide by inhaIing ga :
through a rubber tube attached to a eas
iet in the room. One end was in his mouth
wire which he had fastened around his
Rvman had room on the tor floor or
the above number, which is a theatrical
boarding house. HIe came home about mid
night last night and was talking with Ca1
Spencer of the Fatal Card Company before
he retired. He was IN good So rits ana
nothing seemed TO be the matter with him.
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STRUCK A SCHOOL SNIP.
Annapolis Cadets in Peril in a Coll
IisiOn at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 27.-The new steam-
ship Reina de Los Angeles started from
Neafy & Leavy's ship yard to-day on her
trip down the river. She had barely got
ten into mid-stream before she collided
heavily with the government school ship
Bancroft, which came 10 this port about
ten days ago with number Of cadets
from the Annapolis Academy who are in
specting the navy and ship-building yards
along the upper coast. There We're about
200 guests on the steamship, and they re-
ceived a bad scare. but no one was hurt
The vessels came together bows on ana
the Bancroft was struck with such force
that portion Of her bowsprit and side
steps were torn away. The Bancroft was
at anchor al the time. The only damage
to the ship was the breaking of her flag
pole She proceeded on her trim down
the river. The accident may delay the
departnre OF the CADETS a few davs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28
LOVE N A DuyCo aAmn.
Guileless Young Texan Caught by
the WiIes OF widow.

the WiIes OF "a widow.
New Orleans La. June 2L-An unique
violation OF the postal laws has been de-
veloped. Postoiice Inspector Dice, in
charge Of this division, received a COM
plaint against Mrs. Sophie Hoffman. a
widow, Of Austin, Tex, charging that
some time ago she beguiled young man
of another state by letter writing to fall
in love with her. Photographs were ex-
changed and marriage agreed upon. Prob
ably unaware that she was violating Sec
ton 33i Of the postal laws relative to US
ing the malls for improper pursposes, she
requested her finance to send railroad
fare and sum for other necessary ex-
penses so that she might meet him and
be married. The money was sent and
from that moment, the young man claims,
the widow wes "as mute as the harp that
hung on Tara's walls"
The deceived man put the matter in the
hands or the postolhce authorities and
yesterday Mrs. Hoffman was arrested at
Austin by Inspector Woods, and Is now
in jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28
TIN PLATE MILLS TO CLOSE.
The Employers and Their Wen Fan
to Reach AN Agreement.

Pittsburg. June 27.-After conference
which lasted from o'clock this morning
to o'clock this afternoon the tin plata
manufacturers ard workers We're unable
to agree and on Tuesday night. next, all
of the tin plate nails viii close pending a
settlement. The manufacturers nave ask
ed for another conference on Thursday Of
next week. About 10,000 men are concerned
in the wage dispute in the tin plate mills
Of the country.
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TICKET soALrERs N THE TonLs.
They Are Sentenced to serve Thirty
Months for Forgery.

New York. June ZI-Eugene Barnett and
Joseph Wenar, New Orleans railroad tick
ct brokers, recently convicted Of attempt
ing to commit forgery, were sentenced TO-
day to two and half
years each in state prison by
Judge Fitzgerald in general sessions. We
mar and Barnett We're arrested in New or
leans last September At the same time
Clarence Barnett, a brother OF Eu~ana
was arrested here. Clarence had hoa1,s
passes on the Southern Pacific railway
printed here on instructions from tie ser-
ond man al New Orleans. He turned states
nHIdan.e anl VIII nraaaL-H b. L-nar. - q
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Tials, June pa newspaper here states
that a member of the Babi Society re-
Gently tried to assassinate the new shah
at Teheran Ills majesty was not hurt.
Tha Mauld-he mnrLerar was arrasLaa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28
HENLEY's Regatta.
only Eight Competitor to Row In
the Final Heats.

Henely. June 1.-The regatta commit
tee at a meeting to-day decided That r.
upon the occasion Of the drawing for heats
ia the various races in the Royal Henalv
regatta which drawing VIII take Dface
on July g. there shall be more than eigbt
com npetitors in any race sufficient num-
Der Of preliminary heats shall be ropged
on July 6, to reduce the number Of conn
pctftora 10 eight. Ii IS probable tbaf fve
or six preliminary hers win be rowed