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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

the hearing will not be reached before
to-morrow night. The testimony OF wit
nesses for the prosecution 80 far shows
that Algie Tuck committed the murder
by stabbing 10 death his victim, who OF
fered no resistance.
The tragedy occurred at Algie TUCK
house on the night OF February istn
est There was q gathering of the neigh
hors FOR a social time. and among the
ro,,,.nv was John T.. Tuck. The night
was dark and rainy. John was drink
inc n seems. and made himself rather
familiar with the wife Of Aigie. who or
dered him out OF his house. and then,
following him to the yard In the dark
ness. the fatal wounds were inflicted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
THE LEAGUE MEETING TONIGHT.
Large Attendance Expected from,
All over the City.

Large Attendance Expected from
All over the City.
The weekly meeting of the Democratic
League for Good Government will be held
at Lee Camp Hall tonight. The session
promises to be an interesting one and It
is expected that there will be a full at
tendance from all sections of the city. All
members are urged TO attend.
There was a big meeting of the Old Do
minion Club last night. and many
speeches were made. MIR. Grimes was
among the speakers, and submitted papers
TO show that other members OF the Coun-
ell. including some Of those who oensured
him, had furnished the city with supplies.
There will be an open political meeting
at CANDLES Hill Park tonight. 1t is
announced that there will be music ana
fireworks. Mr.. Blake and number Of
candidates are expected to speak.
The Madison Ward Democratic Club
viii hold its regular meeting tonight AT
the Powhatan Clubrooms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
AROUND THE OLD BURG.
Fire. In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Money
Recovered-Brfefs.


FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April a.
fsneciaI )-Persons from Spotsylvaria to-
dav hiring the news OF the destruction by
FIRE Monday Of the dwellings OF Mr.. Henry
Rob,nson and a colored man by the name
~ william Coleman. The buildings and
contents were total loss, as there was
no insurance.
Mr. 70. ID. Cole purchased to-day of Hon.
III r. Crismond an unimproved lot on
Washington avenue for 500.
LOST MONEY RECOVERED.
The Adams Express-man here lost some
davs ago a package containing about
$50. Yesterday colored woman and her
son were discovered spending more money
than their surroundings justified. Some
az the money they had spent was OBJ
tanned and plainly showed the marks Of
having been enclosed in an express pack
age. on being charged with having found
the package and used the money they
confessed, returning what was left. They
had a hearing before Mayor Rowe this
morning, and were sent on TO the grand
jury.
Mfr. ]. NJ Griffin. delegate TO the Repub-
lican Staunton Convention. left for that
city this afternoon.
VERY INHARMONIOUS
Prominent Republicans Of Stafford coun-
~. who attended the Eighth District Con-
yention, at Manassas yesterday. and who
returned home by way OF this city this
morning. are loud in their criticism of the
inharmonious proceedings OF the conven-
ton. They say that animosities engen-
dered yesterday will make the old Eighth
so overwhelmingly Democratic that no
member OF their party can be induced TO
make the fight for Congress this fall.
Many of the leading northern news
papers are taking deep interest in Fred
ericksburgs efforts for a national battle
field park, and are aiding the move great
lv by the favorable notices they give II.
All agree that our request is just one,
and urge its being carried out as soon as
practicable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

sweet and attractive girl OF by Miss
Blanche Burton. Edwin Arden, as the IN
triguing Mason Hix; William Boag. as tho
typical southern gentleman. Colonel Ding
ley, and Miss Marion Abbott. as the wo-
man lobbyist. are all made meritoriou3
successes by their several lmpersonators.
This evening the bill will be His Wiie's
Father" Tomorrow evening The Sena-
tor will be seen, and at the Saturday
matinee "His wife's Father" and Satur-
day evening a repetition OF the ''Governor
OF Kentucky"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
City-HalI Court News.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday af-
ternoon suit was instituted by Hugh
Miller against j. II. Harvey, action Of
asSumpsit. Damages $500.
MIR. W. A. Crenshaw qualified In the
Chancery Court as administrator OF the
estate Of Mr. Leroy A. Crenshaw
Owing to the absence of a quorum, the
meeting Of the Committee on Fire De
partment. which was TO have been held
yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock in Room
No. II Of the City Hail. was further post
poned until the same hour next Mon
dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

Best Baby-Carriage on Earth.
Now for ride, my baby hoy,
Your papn's pride, your mammals
JOYS
YoGr royal carriage, stately. fine,
becomes you well. ID baby mine!
IL Is the paragon of art,
Perfection alike I'm every part,
In vondrous contrast with the cage
In which travelled at your age,
whose memory ! now abhcr!
what can EXCEL "EXCELsi0R"!
Note the Special Features as Follows;
4. The Adjustable or Swinging Back,
which can be instantly adjusted 10
any angle desired for reclining or
sleeping and forms, in connection
with the seat or cushion COM
plete bed on which the baby can
sleep as comfortably as In cradle.
and WITHOUT THE USE or A
PILLOW.
.. As sleeping Coach
the .EXCELSIOR" Is unrivalled.
and no Child's Carriage can be
nerfectly adapted TO the various
purposes 1t should serve which can
not be readily converted into a
SLEEPER" How often do we see
children trundled along with heads
nodding and pitching from one side
10 the other OF the carriage. or
sleeping In a most uncomfortable
position? The Excelsior obviates
all this Whenever the child is In
clined 20 sleep the back can be let
down In a moment, and the child at
once placed in an easy sleeping po-
sition.
q Az an Invalid Carriage
for sick or invalid children nothing
can be more complete than
the EXCELSIOR SLEEPING
COACH"
A. As "a Substitute for a Crib or Cra-
die
for use in the house. the EXCEL
sTOR'' VIII be found VERY Salts
FACTORY, and viii render the ex-
nense Of such an article of furniture
wholly unnecessary. The easy YER
,tcal motion which II gives TO the
body of the carriage by touch OF
the hand. win quiet the baby ana
nut IL to sleep.
+. Ths Adjustable Parasol or Canopy
Holder,
Nv the use Of which the child can
Ne readily and perfectly protector
sron, the sun or Wind. in whatever
,,nstt,on II may he In. The holder
- saints. 30 that the parasol may
ne carried upward or downward. or
10 either side. as may De reqcireu
10 suit any position desired,
IIIIIUC CVnTE GN0NN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
The baby Receptions This evening.

The baby reception at the rooms OF tho
woman's Christian Association this eve
ming from 1 10 o'clock and from 4
TO 10 o'clock promises TO be one OF the
most unique entertainments OF the sea-
son. There viii be music, recitauors,
and refreshments both afternoon and
evening.
The feature Of the afternoon VIII 20 an
entertainment by little tots OF ; years.
and night the New Baby will make
lis bow. Indeed. there viii be three Of
them, all In Infants clothes. and one
nearly 6 feet tall
Mr. Foster has offered four price m
the shape OF handsome pictures Theao
are for the prettiest handsomest,
heaithIsst. and latest babies. respect-
lively. A lady has also offered silver
spoon as a prize for the prettsest pictxre
OF q baby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
PIANO COMPANY FAILs.


CINCINNATI. o.. April 2.-The Smith
& Nixon Piano Company. on Fourth
street. made an assignment this afternoon.
Assets. $4,000; liabilities. 100000. The
members OF the firm are Henry w. Craw-
ford. Joseph q. Eversole, and j. 4. Smith.
The firm has branch houses in Pittsburg.
Detroit Columbus, Toledo. and Indianapo-
lis An assignment OF the property VIII
be made at each house.
The failure is attributed to hard times.
heavy competition, and inability OF the
firm to get credit from the banks. ID. ID.
Woodmansee. the assignee. says the
largest factor contributing to the down
fall OF the Smith &c Nixon Company is
the fact that within the last three years
the firm has lost $4,000 as sureties on
paper for their agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
TRIAL OF ALGIE TUCK.
For the Murder OF His Cousin. John
II. Tuck.

y. TUCK.
BoYDToN. Va. April 22.-(special)-
Aigie Tuck, charged with the murder
OF his cousin, John T.. Tuck. last Feb
ruary. near the town Of GAINESVILLE. this
county. was placed on trial in the Coun-
Nv Court here yesterday. Judge w. r..
Homes presiding. commemorative sat
torney II. Chambers Goode is assisted by
Mr.. Harry C. Smith. q rising young at
torney OF Meckienburg. and the accused
Is well represented by ex-Judge Henry
wood, prominent criminal lawyer. OF
Clarksville.
AS the trial progresses interest In the
case increases. as is evidenced by the
large crowds that Ill the courtroom
daily.
A large number Of witnesses are sum-
monsd IN the case, and . conclusion OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
Died in Louisville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. April o.
(speclal.)-A telegram was received here
this morning announcing the death in
Louisville. KY. Of Mr.. j. Kent Drane,
sr.. a former resident of this city. Mr..
Drane was brother-in-law Of Messrs.
c. w. and f. w. Poindexter, of this
place. No particulars Of his death were
given. Mr.. Drane moved from this place
to Louisville about twelve years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
A DERRICK BREAKS.
Two Men Hurt-KiIIed by n Falling
Tree.

DANvILLE, VA. April 22.-(Special)-
This afternoon a large derrick. used in
hosting stone at the foundation OF a
hoiler-house for the new cotton-mill. in
Neapolis. broke into several pieces. and
they and the boom came tumbling to the
ground. The wire cable snapped. and
struck a white laborer on the shoulder.
knocking him down. 1t also struck
colored man, who was standing on a
nlatform. throwing him upon a pile OF
rocks in the river. He was badly cut
On the head and otherwise shaken up.
and had to be taken to his home. From
the number OF hands at work in the vi
entity II Is a wonder that some were not
killed outright.
Young white man from Franklin
county, whose name could not be learned,
was crushed to death Yesterday a short
on him. He was gathering bark at the
time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

The ambulance. with DIR. William I.yue
In charge, WAS called to chestermAb's
nlanlne-milIs yesterday morniag at a -
10 attend Walter Winston. white uap.
who had been struck In the right ~
Min 4 plank and quite badly hurt, N
I.yne dressed the wound and teok ~
man 10 his home on Taylor end 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
ChiIhren's Celebration.

The Taster-tide celebration Of the Mon
umental Sunday-school will take place
next Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Inc
church viii be appropriately decorated
and quite an interesting programme mas
been arranged for the occasion. The
vested choir will participate in the music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
u.,Iroad Appointment.

sTAUNTON. VA. April 2.-(Spe-
cial.)-B. Il. Jackson. formerly Kama
VIVA Dispatch agent at Chicago. has been
appointed division freight agent OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. with head
Quarters at Staunton. This position has
inst been established here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
supreme Court of Appeals.

Morris VS.. Deane. Continued.
Jones vs. Murphy. Argued by b. T..
Crump. Esq. for appellant, and Hill Car
ter for appellee.
The next cases to be called are Aiken
VS.. Connolly and Spindle VS.. Fletcher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

WARSAW, VA, April 22.-(Special)-
John johnson (colored), was convicted OF
murder in the first degree at Lancaster
Courthouse to-day. He killed Charles
Carter on tho night of the Slst ultimo, in
a store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
FIRE At RALEIGH.
One Building of seaboard Airline
ShOOs Desfn Dyed.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 22.--Early this
morning the machine department, black
smith and boier-shops. and engine-rooms
OF the Seaboard Airline railways main
shops here were entirely destroyed by
fire. There was some delay in sending
In an alarm. The fire originated In the
wooden roof near the chimney stack, and
IN a few minutes the entire building was
on fire. The firemen saved the round
house. and the oil and supply-houses ad-
Joining, combining the fire to one building.
The building destroyed was 200x6o feet
In dimensions, and the damage to II Is
$1,000. and TO the machinery 5000. all
covered by insurance. One hundred and
twenty-five men are thrown out OF en-
ployment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
Commencing at II O'Clock

The most remarkable part OF this store
lis the Shoe Department. Less than yeai
lold, yet Il counts among It's steady pa
ltrons as many friends as almost any de
jpartment of the store. You know It takes
n great deal TO wean you from your old
ihopping place, but you had better let "a:
Isave you shoe money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style Of work and prices win be
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
1Sc.
Sc Lamp, 1888.

Heavy cast brass. with open-work stem.
gold finish, central-draft burner. COM
plete, with ring and chimney, worth s..
Today for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
lOO-pieCe Dinner-Sets, S5.9S
To-Day at $500.
Bar Tumblers, I8C. dozen.

sizes To-day umblers, pure lead-blown
flint glass, genuine Coo. goods-on sale
to-day per dozen,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-04
HIouuta II News.

MoUNTAG;, August %l.-Tne dry weather
has hasteued the cutting Of corn, aud will
shorten the tomato pack this season. The
pack will be leow the average. Y number
OF fields already have been abandoned on ac-
count Of the 'Tuit being OF s icn inferior quail
ity tIe!d corn will give nearly an average
yield. Very little blowing has been done as
yet iog fail seeding.
Mr. 4 4. Eiakeney is putting in a new fore
Eav and cleaning out the rae at FraukiiuYiile
mills, consequently the mil. have been shut
down for al, at two weeks and will not be IN
operation before the first of next week.
GIuruwdgr Tribe Redmeu will hold an en-
tcrtainment ut their new hall at old jericho,
on next Saturday evening, September 9Th.
Victory Council. Jr. o. [. \. NJ, Of Upper
Falls, expect to attend the parade in Balti
more on the 18TH. They will have about 81
members in line. The council also proposes
to hold a tournament at Bradshaw in the neal
future.
Rev. .. : Hopkins. paste. of the Mountain
Christian Church. has been assisting in Il re
v.vHl at BUiiicy, aasi the pulpit at the Noun
:a.H w4s SIZED uu last sunday by Rev. W. II
S.hrj!, ri Washington, y. &. Revival service.
will begin ~ the Mountain on Sunday, sep
ieiai,-r -. IL" pastor wi,! he assisted 10y
Ecy Peter .:u-ii.. II baltimore, aui the
state evangelist. Rev. Mr. Wright
Nh Alt&i, $h'igrr, Of "Dnry," started on
SATURDAY for Il suort trip through Eastern
Penn. yiYauiH.
Mir John Standiford. If Alexandria. Va.
is listing lts brother. MIR. Beuiamin Standi
ford, al wilma. MIR St.udtlord is native OF
this county, having been horn and raised neaI
Ga ytOn.
AIR j. H. Midlenlorf who has been follow
iug he market business for the past ~ years
ma been obliged, on account of poor health
, To- aGaudOn the road. He is succeeded bv hi!
sol. Mr.. George II. Middcndorf. {. +. c
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-04
Freight Train wrecked.

A wreck occurred on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington 4 Baltimore Railroad last Weu-
nestlay night about 1l.3O. a freight train
was moving south and just after passing
Edeewood Station, this county, a spring bar
on one of the loaded coal cars broke and one
pair of trucks jumped from under the car,
throwing it upon the track.
Four other loaded coal cars jumped the
track. The train ran for over 400 feet before
it could be stopped, and the south. bound
track was torn up for that distance. Some of
the cars jumped over on the north-bound
track. blocking it also. Strange to say,
although all the derailed cars Were loaded
VITA coal, only about one ton was thrown
out of them by the wreck. The superinten-
dent asked the Bait more 4 Ohio officials for
permission to run their trains over their roads
until the wreck was cleaned up. This was
promptly given, and trains Nos. GO and IS,
from the South for New York, were taken on
the B. & o. K. K. at Bayview and run to
Wilmington, Del, and the New York and
Washington express No. % was run from
Wilmington to Bayview on the B. & o., with
little delay Train No. 3, the Adams Express
| for the South, was delayed several hours. 1t
was not run over the'B. &. o. because the wreck
happened after it had LETT Wilmington and
the roads have no connection between thai
point and Bsyview.
The tracks were cleard about O'Clock
next morning. Conductor Craig, OF
Pe1ryville, had charge of the train. 1t was
the train that is known as the Perryville eX
| ira No one was injured.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-04
ADis,ressinr Accident.

On last Friday afternoon James Harvey, the
Youngest son of Mr.. Charles 7. Henderson,
residing near Black Horse, met with most
horrible death by being thrown from horse
belonging to his brother-iu-law, Mr.. John NJ
Wilson. He was taking two horses to water
and was riding one of them and leading the
other, from the water, back to the wagon,
which his brother Edwin was fixing in order
to haul wood, when the horse upon which he
was mounted took fright and began running
and kicking. He was thrown when about one
hundred yards from the wagon, and i'll falling,
his foot became entangled in the harness
chain, and his head was dashed violently
against stone, killing him instantly. Both
horses continued running, dragging the body
nearly two miles over rough road When
they reached the premises of Mrs Hunter,
the gate being closed. they turned into the
woods. where they We're found with the corpse
still hanging to them 1t presented a horrible
sight: the clothing had been entirely stripped
from it, and the flesh was terribly mangltd
and lacerated. The right arm was almost
torn from its socket, the knee twisted out of
shape, the ankle broken, the chin nearly
torn off and the scalp banging over his eyes.
DIR. J. T. Payne and Mr. Samuel NJ. kirkwood,
the undertaken, were quickly summoned, and
did all they could to make the corpse present
able, but as may be imagined, it was barely
recognizable.
His brother Edwin, who was working under
the wagon, seeing Harvey's critical position,
immediately started, calling for the youth 10
cling TO the horse, but it seemed impossible
for him to do so. His sister, Mrs. Wilson,
and her husband, heard the horses and started
in pursuit, but without avail.
The funeral took place on Sunday from the
residence of Mr.. Wilson, the burial being at
Wesley Chapel. 1t was the largest ever
known at this church. Harvey was a bright,
intelligent and manly youth, and was univer-
sallY favorite He would have celebrated
his 18th birthday on Saturday. Rev. Thomas
Henderson conducted the services, the pail
bearers being Masters Harry G., Otis, Leonard
and Elwood Henderson, cousins of the lie
ceased, James Vance and Norris Wilson. MIR.
and Mrs. Henderson have the deepest
sympathies of the community.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-04

THE entertainment on Monday evening was
cond acted by the members of the Institute,
and 4as very successful and enjoyable. The
nrograsl2le included the following numbers !;
Recitation. by Miss Minnie V. Lee reading
Inv Prof. Charles T. Wright g Baby Song" by
tive little girls from the primary department
of the Bel Air school, with Miss Blanche F.
Archer as accompanies recitation, by Miss
Helen c. Bradshaw solo. by Wallace
Broumei: recitation, by Miss Hayfeld
Wright; solo, by Miss Fannie Bissell, with
violin accompaniment by Benz. Bissell, Dr.;
select reading, by, Prof. Chas T. Wright.
There was large and sppreciatigs audience,
and several of the pieces were encored.
On Tuesday evening the teachers were en-.
tertained by lecture by Professor Samuel
II. Baer, of Reading, Pennsylvania. His sub
5zct was - Environments, and it was treated
3ln4 practical, didactical manner, full of in
strua.ion and encouragement. The keeI
.OuaFssa.e, of Bel Air, rendered several o
their ,ohosce selections during the entertain
ment.
On Wednesday evening the Ariel Ladie
QuaItette, of Philadelphia, gave concert
which was a rich mUsi2al treat. The quartet
included Misses Tegtmeier, Spain and Moor
and Mrs. Cooper, and'their solos especial
we're artistcaly and beautifully rendered
The encore song 1.-THE Last Rose Of Summer,
was the most attractive feature of the PR
:gramme,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-04
Clue 40 Il Murder.

Last week a man employed by o. \. John
sou while at work found double-barreled
mrzzle- loading shotgun in the swamp IN the
rear of the house where Julius Re.lersman, an
aged German kept store and was shot and
killed May 30, 1898 Immediately after the
murder colored us,u was arrested on sus-
picion, but the grand jury failed to find an
indictment and lie was released. Since then
no further light could be thrown on the mys-
terry, though rigid search was kept up for
some time. Rellersman had opened smal!
country store about year before the shoot
ing occurred and was doing good business.
he was found in the back room Of his house
in the early morning after the shooting by a
colored man, who went to the store for sup
pl es. Rellersman had evidently been stand,
| in in the doorway when he was shot and
had staggered back in the storeroom. AL
| the lower part Of his face had been torn away
| by the guushot wound. Blood was spattereo
oy er the door frame and several shot wer,
| found in the da0r 1t was evident the ASSASSIN
had taken him unawares. The place where
| the murder occurred is about four miles be
low Aberdeen, on the road known as thu
| ncw-cut road.
The gun now just found had one barre
empty. The other load being Withdrawn
tt e shot correspondent exactly with those TAX
ell out of Rellersman face.
Il was n cold-blooded murder and the pee
pie living near the place are in a state of eX
element over the finding of the gun. GGice
Thompson, Of Aberdeen, has the gun in hi
possession, and is now at work trying to lin
its owner, as he thinks it is Il clue to tn
murder.