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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
In NORTH CAROLINA.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED AT THE
STATE CAPITAL.
Charlotte Forging Ahead-sfany New
BufIdings-The Southern Railway
md the Assessment-Trave
baptist Female University-Crops.

RALEIGH, n. c., July N.-(Special)-
Rain is now needed here Much more has
fallen west of here than in this section.
1t is asserted that Charlotte is growing
more rapidly than any place in the state.
The official records show that during the
year ending June 30th no less than 4Vo
buildings were erected.
This morning President Andrews,
Of the Southern railway, was 10 have ap-
peared before the Railway Commission IN
regard 10 what he asserts is the excessive
assessment of the North Carolina railway
for taxation, but he was called to New
York. and the matter will not come up
until the end of this week.
RAILWAY TRAVEL.
Railway travel is good. but no particular
increase is observable to a casual specta-
tor despite the rate war. The very cheap
Saturday tickets to Norfolk and Whining
ton via the Seaboard Airline appear to
be making a big hit.
A $4,000 hotel is 10 be built on Ocean
View Beach, near Wilmington, by local
syndicate.
Work will be resumed next week on the
Baptist State Female University here, nor
will IL again be suspended until the puild-
ing Is under roof.
A State directory. which will contain
100000 names, is now In press here' 10
appear within fortnight.
1t is said by the oldest farmers tnat ,his
is the greatest season for melons ever
known in this section.
CROP REPORT.
The State weekly crop bulletin, issued
Friday, says that the conditions nave ior
the past seven days been generally very
favorable for the growth OF crops, ana
that they have improved materially. inc
temperature was above normal daily, ana
beneficial rains fell on four days. COTTON
corn. tobacco, sorghum, sweet-potaloes,
field peas. and rice are all on the average
in excellent condition. General frult Is
very poor. Grapes are fine. In the Eas..
ern District 1t has been one OF the oesl
weeks since May. Cotton is recovering
from the excessive rains, and IS mucn I'M
proved The weed is large. ana IL Is oon,
ing well. 1t Is shedding squares at soou
many places, but no badly. Tobacco curing
is in full progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
WATSON TO COME DowN.
The PopuIist Ticket VIII Be Bryan
and seWaII.

A st. Louis special 70 the Cincinnati
CONGRATULATIONS. says:
Watson is to come down. The Popus.
ticket will be Bryan and sewall. The
National Committee OF the Peoples Party
will make the change. The Democrah
National Committee will exercise all OF us
authority to force Democratic state
committees 20 arrange joint electoral
tickets with Populist State committees.
These were the conclusions hurrleiy
reached in conference OF Populist lead
ers with Senator Jones. chairman OF tho
Democratic National Committee. afte.
the convention adjourned.
The Populist National Committee viii
make the change from Watson TO Sewall
under authority OF a resolution slipped
through the convention just before al
journment. Probably not hundred dele
gates know the extraordinary power that
was delegated TO the committee.
The loaded resolution which the Official
minutes show was adopted, reads
Resolved, That the National Com
mittee be given plenary powers over me
party after the convention adjourns 70
all things that the convention would 90
II in session"
This resolution was offered by Georg1
( II. Abbott, OF Nebraska, the friend -
Bryan. II was rushed through by iha
chairman, although an Arkansas dele
gate, Mr.. Prince, who was near enough
TO the platform 20 discover what was
going on, tried to offer an amendment
providing that II there was a declinaton
the candidate receiving the next highes.
votes should be the nominee. This wolli
have spoiled the conspiracy 10 substtuis
sewall for Watson. Chairman Allen wa
equal TO the emergency He ruled ou,
the amendment as not gsrmane and "a
the same breath declared the resolution
adopted.
Senator Jones, as soon as the conferences
with the Populist leaders was over tooH
a train for Lincoln. Neb., TO carry rs
news 10 Bryan. He was In good humo',
but not inclined to say much. He "a'
asked IL he had received a telegram
from Mr.. Bryan during the afternoon.
Eyes, have received three or iolE
/ from him this afternoon"
s"What did he say IN reference 10 ae-
clining or accepting the Popuiist noni'
nation?'
mot n word"
DO you think no will acceptr
'T can't say"
WAS there a telegram received rom
/ him which Governor Stone INTENDED Fl"
have read to the committeeT
IT don't know thing about H.
Have you no late advice at al ify'A
Bryan regarding hts attitudeT
mo. / have not. 1 cannot make So
statements now. and don't care 70 oY'
cuss the question"
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THREE ATTEMPTS At SUICIDE.
The Desperation of n Young Norioi>
Huckster.

NORFOLK. VA. July H.-tSpecial)-
This afternoon a young white man. III
desperate state of mind. rushed from inc
sidewalk of Main street at the head OIL
Bank and attempted to throw himself
under a. passing electric car. A young MT.
Gaylor dashed after the would-be SUICIDE
and saved him. In the rescue bottle OIL
laudanum which the man had In his manu-
was broken. He gave the name OF WI
liam Kenny and his home as ~ Snielus
street He was taken to the pavement
near by and talked with, but soon after
ward he made another attempt to thro"
himself under a passing car, and this tlihe
he was saved by two young men, Messrs'
Gaylor and Morse, who. in order to pre-
vent any further effort on his part "
take his life. took him to the police sta-
item and there delivered him UP for safe-
keeping. Kenney Is SO years OF age anu
has a wife and an adopted son. he Is a
huckster in the market, and gives as the
reason for his attempted suicide tnat ne
is in financial trouble. having had poor
success and having lost money on ms
business last week. Later in the oay
Kenney attempted to hang himself by
blanket to the frame of a cell-door In the
station-house, and was this time saved Dy
the ianitor of the station. lie was cut
down and put in straight jacket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
CONFEDERATION At BELFAST.
shsp-Yard Buildings, Machinery anu
TooIs Destroyed-Loss, Sl,zoo'ooo'

Sh4p-f0ro butiothsS'
Tools pestroyed-Loss, si,25O'ooo.
RELFAsT, IRELAND, July 1.-THE
rreat sbip-buIlding yards OF Harland q
Wolff. in this city. were the scene OF an
extensive confagration to-day. The fuii
o-.ant ~ the damage done is not known,
,,t u Is believed 10 be heavy. The nrm
were the builders OF several OF the pest-
rrovn Transatlantic steamers.
The wards, with the main engineering
works attached. covered an area OF near
,y eighty acres. The firm employed up
ards OF 5000 hands, and the compulsory
taleness of large number OF them viii
cause much inconvenience. II not suffer-
Ing among their families. The yards
were on the Admiralty list, as suitable
for building vessels for the royal navy.
The fire began early This morning In
the engine-ftting department, and. as a
high wind was blowing. the flames spread
ranidlv. despite the efforts OF the local
iremen. who were greatly assisted in
their york by the employees In the yards.
Fire was communicated 10 the build
,ngs In the ship-yard Of Workman.
clark & Co., adjoining Harland & Wolff
The buildings IN both yards, which were
mostly huge wooden structures. were de-
stroyed. An immense quantity OF valu-
able machinery belonging TO vessels now
In course OF finishing M the yards was
ruined. as were also tools and machinery
belonging 10 various ships. A conserva-
tive estimate OF the loss is 1.So,e0o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

command a good price. notwithstanding
the fact that the arguments OF ,ne pr,
sent day are along the line INA. ,r e
Is not to be had; that the Sill ,,' "a
tho, The farmer is the greatest sufferer.
F Fen Harvey sold his farm, on
Meadow creek, consisting of Sis acres
one dsw isst week. to Jourdon Tronlnser,
for $4,000 in cash. The farm Is IN
a high state OF cultivation, ana Wiz
the price for farming land seems iaiss ~
the farm is we'll worth the sum
Trollinger is one OF the prosperous an ,ha,
ers OF Pulaski county, ana realiNeS
he has a bargain in the purcnasc'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
THE COCKADE CITY.
A wsLr~KNowN CARPENTER AND
csSTRAcToR DROWNED.
The Case n Very Singular one-A
Painful Accident 10 a Young Lady
The 4. p. min Rines--othcr Notes
of Interest


PETERSBURG, VA, July T.-(SpecialD
Mr.. william cuykendag. aged about 90
years, and for many years well-known
carpenter and contractor in this city, was
drowned Sunday afternoon in the Apo
mattox river. short distance below
campbelrs bridge. and just above the
dam. Whether his death was the result
OF accident or Of intent will never be
known. There are many who hold both
theories. especially as IL is said that
once or twice several years ago he jumped
into the river with the intention OF ending
his life.
However, yesterday afternoon. with sew
eral companions, while standing on the
bank OF the river he announced his In
fention to swim across to the opposite
side, and, pulling or his coat and shoes
and handing some OF his personal effects
TO friend. he plunged into the water
and struck out towards the other shore.
He was known TO be an expert swimmer
and, though the river Is wide and the
water deep at this point, those VINO
watched felt no uneasiness. After SWIM
ming out some distance. he went under
the water once or twice. appearing TO
those on shore as though he were diVins,
but finally went down, and ola not re-
appear. Then it was that one OF his COM
penions swan out 10 his rescue. but IL
was TOO late. Every effort was promptly
made 10 find the body, but 1t was nearly
an hour and half before II was recovered.
IL was finally caught and dragged TO the
surfce by means OF small fishing hook.
II was believed by those who witnessed
the drowning that Mr. Cuykendah was
overcome by cramp. and thus rendered
powerless to help himself or TO call TOT
assistance from the shore. The deceased
leaves many friends in the city. lie was
q widower, and leaves four children, TWO
OF whom reside in Roanoke and TWO mere.
A brother, Mr.. Henry Cuykendall lives In
Richmond No inquest was deemed ne
cessary.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Sunday afternoon daughter OF Mr..
William L. Gil. residing IN Chesterfield
county. fell from a swing In which she
was riding and fractured the bones OF one
OF her legs Just above the ankle. Dr. j.
b. Jones was summoned and rendered
proper attention.
GENERAL NEWS.
There is a good deal of rejoicing among
the members OF the A. p. Hin Rifles, our
new military company, and their friends,
over the announcement that the Governor
has consented TO muster the company into
service. The company numbers over nifty
young men.
1t is reported that portion of the dam
at Swift creek has been damaged by rea-
son OF the recent heavy winds. The dam
age will be promptly repaired.
Nothing has yet been heard from the
Governor in regard to the communication
OF sentence of Matthew Jones. the wife
murderer, who will otherwise be hanged
In the jai1-yard In this city on Friday.
In the mean while preparations for the
execution are In progress.
The members Of the Cockade cycle Club
who participated In the recent races near
this city have been notified Of their srs-
pension by the League Of American
Wheelmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
COLONEL HANsBRoUGH DEAD.
sketch OF His Career-Funeral Ar
rangements.

rangements.
SALEM. VA, July 27.-(Special.) -Colo-
mel George woodson Hansbrough the
Oldest and most prominent member of
the Salem Bar. died at his residence
here to-day at p. NJ. of paralysis.
having been stricken a week ago. Colo
mel Hansbrough was born in Culpeper
county. August 16. ls2S. and was educated
ACCIDENTALLY and professionally at the
University OF Virginia. where he gradual
ed In law. He married in early life Miss
Virginia Chancellor, OF Rappahannock
county. and soon after located In Taylor
county, Northwest Virginia, OF which he
was made Commonwealth Attorney. At
the commencement OF the war he organ
ICED a battalion of six companies of IN
fantry Ninth Virginia, Earlys Division),
known as Hansbroughs Battalion, and
was its commandant until II became dis
organized by casualties and death. He
was severely wounded at the battle OF
Allegheny Mountain, in Highland county.
and was also engaged in many other
nattlea at the close OF the war he re-
moved TO Roanoke county, and resided on
his farm, three miles west Of Salem, until
isSl. when he erected handsome residence
In Salem, where he has since lived. Colonel
Hansbrough enjoyed large and lucrative
practice, and tor the last quarter or
century has been regarded as one OF the
ablest lawyers in Southwest Virginia. In
1888 he was elected reporter OF the Court
OF Appeals, and published 10 volumes OF
reports Orom 76 10 80 Virginia), the excel
lent annotations and arrangement OF
which have been widely commented upon.
His term OF office expired January 1885,
In politics Colonel Hansbrough was
Republican. and for years was one OF the
leaders OF that party in this State. but
latterly he had not taken an active in
terest in politics. His wife and one son,
/. G. Hansbrough. survive him. Deceased
was a member OF St. Paurs Episcopal
church. from which his funeral VIII take
Mace Tuesday morning al 10 o'clock. His
remains will be laid TO rest in East Hill
rar.oearv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
POSTMASTER IN TROUBLE.
Charged with Appropriating a PEN
sion Check.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. va, July a.
(Special.)-W. II. Weeks. postmaster at
Burke's Fork, this county. was examined
before United States Commissioner II. d.
Spencer Saturday on the charge Of tam
pering with the mails. The testimony
for the government was as follows:
Some months ago a letter from the Audi
tor of Virginia, with a check for $40.
was mailed to Bufke's Fork. to Mrs.
Winfree, a widow of a Confederate SOL
der and a State pensioner. That was not
Mrs Winfree's post-office. and conse-
ouently she did not call for the letter.
Weeks was, 1t was testified. known to
be in possession OF the check some time
afterwards, and through his brother-in-
law attempted to get 1t cashed by mer-
chant at Hylton, but as Mrs. Winfree
had not endorsed II. he failed In this.
This fact being known, Weeks was called
on for the check
HE DENIED 1T.
He denied having taken the check from
the office, or that any such letter had
come there. and said he got Ii from a
man by the name of w. c. Grady, whom
he had never seen before, and that he had
let a man by the name of Bolt have II.
Jackson Mobry, assistant postmaster at
Burkes Fork. stated that such letter
did come to that office. Weeks was sent
on to court, and was bailed in sum of
5000. Weeks is still postmaster at
Burke's Fork.
A REVENUE CASE.
Jacob Webb, the West Virginia man
who was captured by the revenue officers
some time ago, has also had his exami-
nation before the commissioner. and was
sent on to court and bailed. and his
wagon and team and twenty-nine pack
ages Of brandy will be confscated. w.
A. Thompson, who, II is charged, sold
the brandy to Webb, has also been ex-
amined and sent on TO court. Thomp-
son at first denied having sold Webb
any brandy, but afterwards admitted
that he did. and claimed that the liquor
was all right and was sold from a
stamped barrel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
OLD BURG AND VICINITY.
Two Narrow Escapes-Cheering
yews-Tfe Trade.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. July H.
Especial. )--Late Saturday afternoon. as
the two young sons of Mr.. Charles Perry,
who lives at Altoona. about three miles
from town. were returning home. the
horse they were driving stumbled and
fell into a dangerous washout in the
road. The boys escaped with slight
bruises. and the horse. after turning two
or three somersaults and smashing the
wagon, was found TO be unhurt.
Saturday night about 10 o'clock the team
belonging TO Mr.. Poleglaiz. OF this coun-
Nv. ran away on the boulevard, and for
a few moments Il looked as If great dam
age must be done. as the driveway was
fun OF vehicles, and the sidewalk with
pedestrians. The runaway team, how
ever. kept the middle Of the road. and was
stopped after wrecking the wagon.
This cheering news from the Pan-Pres-
byterians' Council at Glasgow, Scotland:
sThe distinguished gathering made mem
ton IN fiattering terms OF the good work
being done here by DIR. Sampson and as
sociates in the favorable progress OF the
Fredericksburg College,"
Two large fleets OF barges are loading
ties here for w. s. Embry. destined for
the Philadelphia markets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

Episcopal church. A large crowd was
present. MIR. Matthews IL forcible
speaker and strong expounder OF the
Gospel truths.
The trolley cars yesterday for the first
time ran cut TO Park Addition. and were
literally patronized by those who wished
20 exchange the heat OF the city for the
countrys foods OF living green.
The Rev. j. III. Boyd. ID. d.. Is back
from Sweet Chalyheate Springs. greatly
improved by his vacation
Mr.. Charles j. Antrim, OF Richmond,
has been here for the past two days
Favorable reports are received here or
DIR. J. Shelton Horseley, Of this city. who
IL III in New York city at DR.. Wyeth's
Hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
DEATH OF WILLIAM HENRY SMITH
He Was n Newspaper-nan OF h"''
Executive ABILITY.

CHICAGO. ILL, Jaiy E.-The death -
william Henry Smith. at his home "
Lake Forest. occurred at . o'clock ln.s
morning. from pneumonia. Mr.. Smith va.
for many years general manager OF 'L'
Associated Press. Under President Hayes,
ne occupied the position OF Collector =.
Customs az Chicago. and proven 4,
efficient official. He was see'e's' nat
State Of ohio. and wrote history " nan.
State. He was an afle ne"spaps' va
and possessed rare executive no''''''''
leaves one son. Delavan Sin''n'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
ARonnER RUN DOWN.
Stole in Norfolk and Captured In
North Carolina.


NORFOLK, VA, July N.-(Special)-O
June 4th robbery was reported at the
police-station which amounted to hum
dreds of dollars and represented the earn
ings OF years of an old colored woman,
employed as servant by Mr.. Swartz-
korpsf the assistant cashier of the Nor
folk National Bank, at his home, IN
Client. The case was given 10 Detective
lanes. and this morning he walked into
the Police Court with his prisoner, the
elf-confessed robber. This was c. IL.
Bousch. an electrician. Bousch had taken
the alarm in Berkeley, and walked 10
Elizabeth City, N. c., where he was just
taking passage on the steamer Newpern
for Mays Head, when a telegram stopped
him. He waived extradition papers, and
made a clean breast of the whole matter.
The amount stolen was reported as being
over 5000. but Bousch says he got exactly
s524 OF which. when arrested. he mad Dut
S57.27 left.
The rest had been spent IN and about
Norfolk in the purlieus with fast women
az wine suppers, at ocean View, ana
elsewhere In this vicinity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
LURAY.
The Pastor of the baptist Church
Resigns.

LURAY, VA, July A.-(SpeciaL)-heV'
II. L. Quarles, pastor OF Main-Street Sap-
list church, in this place, yesterday ten
tered his resignation. to take effect Win
the close OF September next. The re-
signation was not accepted ana acs' 49,
upon IT was deferred. the church appoint
inc a committee to walt upon the pastor
in the mean time and ascertain more fully
the causes impellIug the step. General
regret was expressed at the resignation,
A Bryan and Sewall club has been
formed here with a large Membership
and a Junior organization mas also ueen
effected. The former club, at i's meeting
.an,ght was addressed by Captain II. S.
Parks. .ho
A large crowd is expected here on the
5th day OF August to hear General JONI,
n. Gordons lecture on the Last Days Oh
the Confederacy."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
THE VALLEY CITY.
Bryan and sewaIi Ciubx-PersonaIs
and Briefs.

sTAuSTON. VA, July 25.-(speclal.)-
Bryan and sewall campaign club is
being organized ia staunton. where. des-
pite The dampened ardor OF some few
gold men. the majority Democratic senti-
msnt Is warmly enthusiastic over Bryan
and free silver
Clubs are also being formed IN the
county st each precinct. which organiza-
ton. coupled with the subilant enthusiasm
o. the masses for silver. presage splendid
Democratic majorsties in this section.
Mr.. John X. Matthews. young English
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

sAyANNAH, GA, July Ia 80 -.
r. ,nornlna News from Tfion, -
s ~ s the ssfe-blowers who cracked ~.
ssss. AZ Alapapa. Ca. securing 500, -
hn.srss dollars were arrested there
asx as,er a hot chase Detectives spo ..',y
s ss men who were acting susp'e'o 49,,
,rhsv started 10 run. The s,,,sn.
cave chase and fred several shots "a,
s',,',,.s the rohbera threw each
s - ra,n ina the grass Spectators -
shern' ana recovered the bass. IA
mart Of the stolen money was fee0's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
SILVER Majority In virginia.

A washington special to the Baltimore
sun says: "a prominent Republican from
the First District Of Virginia, where w.
A. Jones has been renominated for Con-
gress as the silver Democrat said to-day
that SO strong - the sentiment for silver
in the district that The Republicans have
practically given up all thought Of making
a successful night. Mr.. Jones. this gem
tieman declares. win be elected by ma
jority OF no less than i've thousand"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
meath of Lady-An Interesting
Lecture.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, July a.
Cspecial.)-Miss Mary A. Paddington died
AT the residence of Mr.. A. ]. Craven, in
this city early this morning. The funeral
took place from the residence at o'clock
this afternoon, and the remains were
taken TO Baltimore to be inferred at
Greenmont.
Mr.. Justice Harlan delivered an inte-
resting lecture TO large audience IN
University chapel tonight on the Behr-
ing Sea arbitration.
q q. Grooms, who has been employed
nv the Southern Railway Company at
covesyille as telegraph operator for
eight years, died at that place yesterday.
after an illness OF several months. The
remains were brought through here to-
day and taken to rrevillienz for inter-
ment,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

BLACKSBURG, VA, July Especially
A very sudden death occurred In our
community on Friday night Mr.. John
Galloway, shoemaker by trade, was on
the street in the early part Of the eve
inning perfectly well. Shortly after re-
firing to his room he was taken Ill. DR..
William F. Henderson was called in. but
In spite OF the best effort OF his skill
Galloway died within twenty minutes.
The physicians pronounced the trouble
neuralgia of the heart.
Bryan and Sewall Club. of forty
members was organized here on the 18th.
THE number OF members Is increasing
every day and daily enthusiasm runs
higher for free silver, Bryan, and
Sewall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
THE HILL CITY.
Deed of Assignment-A Negro Man
Shot.

SnOt
IYNCHBURG, VA, July N.-(special.)-
A deed of assignment was recorded mere
to-day from NJ. b. Noel and wife 20 W. M.
Seay. trustee. conveying all accounts and
stock of tin. stoves etc. in their store
house In this city. The amount OF the ma
bilities is not named. The assets are est-
mated at $500.
A negro man by the name Of Ed. Rich
,nond from Greensboro. N. c., was shot
in this city this afternoon, and It Is fear
ed that the wound will prove fatal. The
shooting was done by white man, named
wood. who claims that the negro was
trespassing on his property, and was at
the time i'm his watermelon patch.
captain ]. p. Barney, Of Richmond; ar
rived in this city this afternoon and In
spected the Fitz Lee Troop of cavalry.