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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
rniox.bIe Confederate Reunion.

BoYpToN. VA. August 2s.-(Special)-
+. A Armistead Camp of Confederate
Veterans held their annual reunion TO-
day al South Hnl. this county. Half a
hundred Roydtonians attended. including
many prominent veterans of the Lost
Cause their wives and daughters.
The interesting and entertaining exer-
cises Of the day consisted OF speech
making. interspersed with GRASSLAND
music followed by the usual sumptuous
dinner A very large crowd was present
from this and adjoining counties.
At these annual reunions old acquaint-
ances are renewed. new ones are made,
and every one enjoys a delightful day.
Mr.. w. c. Curtis Clerk OF the circuit
Court for Meckenburg, has returned from
Buffalo Lithla Springs, whittier he went
a month ago for his health.
Mr.. r. y. Morgan. prominent tobacco
mist here has returned from trip in the
South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
Railroad Men Who VIII Vote for
Bryan. ,
Hinton. w. Va. August %,

Hinton w. Va, August %, 1850.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In reading a piece I'm the Richmond
Times OF August 18th, giving an account
of Hon. NJ Il. Ingalls's speech TO the
Railway Mems Sound-Money Club, OF this
CITY. the writer says: There were $500
peopla present" The opera house only
holds ] 800 people, packed to its utmost
capacity. and IL was nothing like full.
Mr.. ingalls, made a very fine speech, but
[ don't think he changed the minds Of a
single advocate OF free silver.
The correspondent OF the Times said
the large railroad element OF this city
would vote for sound money almost to a
man. am acquainted with almost every
railroad-man in the city. and believe that
= per cent. OF them will vote for Bryan
and Sewall.
Many of them thought they would have
n support Mr. Mckinley In order to keep
their positlons I'm the service of the Ches-
aneake and Ohio, but after hearing Mr..
Inealls's speech. in which he said h.
wanted every employee to study the ques-
ton for himself and to vote according
m the dictates or his own conscience. and
mat he would not do II himself. or allow
any other official to coerce or intimldate
any man to vote in any manner, Hinton
will give Bryan and Sewall large ma
tor,,N II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
WILL CLEVELAND RUNs
4 Question which Democrats Are
Now Asking.
washington Star. 27th)

washington star. 27th)
Associated with the idea that Mckin-
ley's letter of acceptance will not please
the gold Democrats in It's insistenee that
the free-trade tendencies Of this admins
tration are responsible for the hard times.
talk Of the nomination Of Cleveland Is
being INDUCED in to-day. There Is
strong sentiment among the most en-
thusiastic OF the gold Democrats in favor
or the nomination OF Cleveland. There
mas never been any doubt among Cleve-
lands admirers that IL he would permit
t. his nomination would be- the best they
could make. and that IL would be GER
tainty II his acceptance were assured.
IL has not been believed, however. that he
would agree TO run. and this fact has kept
il out Of the field os discussion.
The suggestion is now made, however,
that the prominence given 10 the tariff
issue in McKinley's letter might induce
some free-trade gold Democrats TO decline
any contribution toward the success OF
the Republican ticket. Those who hold
10 this idea think thae II Cleveland would
consent TO run at the head OF the IN
dianaDOls ticket he would receive the
vote OF every gold Democrat that might
otherwise 20 TO Bryan. and that his can
didacy would prove a more severe blow TO
free silver than could be dealt through
any other candidate. They would hope
moreover, 10 prove by the large vote ne
would get that the gold men did not ae-
cept tho theory that Cleyeland's Admins
tratlon was in any way responsible for
the financial depression which has run
through his entire term.
Unless IL is definitely known when the
INDIANAPOLIS convention meets that under
no circumstances would Cleveland run,
his name is likely TO be taken up. II TINS
we're done with the belief that he VIII
accent his nomination would surely be
made by reclamation.
THE block to the whole matter is the
.xtreme impropability that Cleveland VIII
hermit The use OF his name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
FAMILY FOUND DEAD.
MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN
VICTIMS OF A REVOLVER.
Did the Maternal Parent First All
Her Little Ones and Then Commit
Suicide $50 II Appears-The F"ther
Absent.
Absent.

KANSAS CITY, August 2-At noon TO-
day the family of Charles W. Green
travelling passenger agent of the Big
Four railroad. consisting OF Mrs. Green
and three children--a boy aged u, sirl
aged 9. and a little girl aged e-were found
dead in their home. 5l9 west IhirV-
fourth street. All of the little ones were
in their beds, and the mother lay "'
I'm a doorway with a revolver by ner sac.
The murder and suicide, or murder OF al
the persons, is supposed to have occurred
Wednesday morning at o'clock AT tha'
hour neighbors heard pistol-shots near
the Green home. but no investigation was
made until the non-appearance OF the
Green family led to an inquiry
Mr.. Green left the city week ago last
Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
THE uErrAsoPHs' ANNIVERSARY.
4 varied and Attractive Entertnin-
ment Given Last Night.

ment Given Last Night.
The complimentary entertainment ten
dered TO the public last night az the
Academy of Music by the HeptasoDhs was
d. success in every way. and the house
was crowded from gallery TO pit with the
members of the order, their families, and
their friends.
The entertainment was in celebration Of
the eighteenth anniversary Of the order
which now has a large membership in this
city. Mr. Henry Flegeneimer acted as
master Of ceremonies during the evening
Before the commencement OF the pro
gramme Rev. DR.. Preston e. Nash Of
Tered PRAYER The ola Dominion SeXtette
consisting OF Messrs. sam Crowder (di-
rector. John Reinhardt. J. F. Tanner
&. =. Mcclure, and william Boschen, then
rendered two selections in a most finished
and artistic manner, which evoked we'll
merited applause.
The next number which appeared on the
programme was an address By Mr.. Harry
H. Smith. but that gentleman was de-
tanned at home by sickness, though HE
place was most ably filled by Mr. T. f..
Greenwood. who i'm few words. ex-
piaiuel the objects or the order OF Geptd-
eCphe aud told OF It's great growth IN
thc past eighteen years. Or. Nash fol-
lowed Mr. Greenwood, and, after making
"a most witty little speech. presented the
latter gentleman with bOquet or MOWERS.
The feature OF the evening was the
singing of little Miss Weina Newman,
VINO CAPTURED her audience, and held them
from tho time she stepped before the loot
Hghts until she had finished her third
song. the little vocalist having 10 respond
TO TWO cncOres.
Wessrs. Trlbett and Cardoza rendered a
duet in excellent manner, and captain
Frank Cunningham. as ufual, was warmly
received when ho made his appearance
90 contribute 10 the programme, which
he did I'm the rendition of My Ola KEN
lucky Home" and cold Folks at Home
in q manner that provoked the heartest
applause Mr. Jake kaufman, with his
violin. added a most enjoyable number
to the programme. and his rendition OF
the "COcOanut Dance made many
foot pat time 10 the merry strain. Mr..
Eugene Davis, with mis- eyer-ready DanJO'
and his quaint manner, kept ms audience
laughing during the rendition or the three
comic songs. which constituted his share
ln the programme. Mrs. Durrett, Win
her exquisite cOntreltO voice. rendered "a
solo splendidly, and for an encore SUNG
"geu Bolt with beautiful expression.
The Quartette Of Messrs TrDett, cunning
ham. Cardoza. and Johnson, the duet OF
Messrs. Phillips and RUrger. the tenor
solo by Mr. Tribett and the baritone by
AIR. CardOZa were all exceilently rendered
and well received. The programme con-
cuded with a selection by the Ola DO
mirion SeNtette. which was quite as well
rendered as their nrst number
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
4 NEGRO FIEND's FATE.
Killed After Long and Persistent
search.

DURHAM. Y. c.. August 2S.-lspecialJ
The negro, Wash Atwater, charged with
attempted assault on Miss Canada, Of
Orange county. some time ago. and for
whom such persistent search has been
kept I'd the past few weeks. has met
his doom al last A posse OF citizens
surrounded the house OF a colored tenant
on the McCauley plantation. near Chapel
Hill. I'm which Atwater was at dinner
When he became aware OF this he at
tempted 10 run and dsregarded The com
mands 10 halt. a score Of shotguns and
rifles empteS their contents into him, ana
death was instantaneous. The body was
removed by the lynchers, and the authori-
ties can find or hear nothing which has
justified them in taking action. The
parties 10 the shooting don't talk. anI
IL is not known who they are. Atwater
had spent three years IN the work-house
for a similar attempt on another woman
and had only been at liberty two months
Tobacco from eastern markets H.
coming in freely this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
ROANOKE PREsBYTERY.
Second Day-Importanta and Interest
ing Discussions.


EUREKA MILLS, VA. August Is
(special.) -Pursuant to adjournment OF
wednesday. Roanoke Presbytery met at
9 o'clock A NJ. yesterday Devotional
exercises were conducted by the mode
rator. and prayer was offered by Rev.
d a. Leps. a number Of delegates who
did not arrive until the second day were
excused for hardness, and their names
enrolled Rev. DR.. Laird was appointed
TO preach on Family Religion az the
next meeting of the presbytery, win Ut.
Hersman his alternate.
Revs- j. {. Crews, of Abingdon PTesby-
terry, and a. j. Mckel"ay, OF fdyette-
Vile PresbyteTy. were invited 10 sIl -
corresponding members Rev. Mr.. Coucn,
OF the Baptist church, was invited TO SIT
candidates Woodworth and Overcast
were examined with view. TO their en-
tering the ministry Both Of these young
men passed creditable examinations, ana
were sustained.
Rev r. n Whaley's name was placed
on the disabled ministers list. Rev. q.
n Morton was placed on the list OF min
listers not IN full work or the ministry.
shelton Memorial church. Of DanVille,
is the place Of the next meeting OF the
DR.. W. /. Doggett preached at the
morning session from Acts X, =, MS sub
iect being Family Religion Or. Dog
getts sermon was very able one.
Al the afternoon stSSloi tht iiiet OlN'A
of business was a Sunday-school con-
ference. the subject of discussion being
the Aims and Objects OF the sunday
School" The subject was opened by Rev.
j. G.. Leps, and Revs. W. !. DOggett'
g. ". BeIk. and Elder L. l.. Walker took
part in the discussion. Ihe SUBJECT OF
ministerial education was next taken up.
The report was read 10y the chairman OF
the committee. Dr. II. G. Johnson. Snort
speeches on the report were made by
Revs T. :. Wilson. T. X. English, 6. W.
Belk. and Richard Mcllwaine D. ID.
-Four hundred and fifty dollars was the
amount subscribed by the presbytery 10
this cause.
DR.. johnson asked TO be released from
the committee and Dr. Laird was ap-
pointed 10 iii his place.
Elder John X. Morton was also, by his
request stricken from the same com
mittee. and Elder i. l.. Walker sub
stituted for him.
Dr. McIlwaine, president OF Hampden-
Sidney College. presented the claims OF
the college in a strong speech.
The presbytery adjourned 10 meet at y
OclOck a. NJ. to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29

creature over to the Office OF the Chiet
OF Police Miss Thomas was here closely
questioned regarding herself and her
people. but she would tell very little. In
her card-case she had a number of cards
bearing the names OF well-known young
men OF Richmond. Miss Thomas said
that she knew these gentlemen, and made
tho remarkable statement that one OF
them intended 20 marry her. and that she
had come 10 this city IN order that the
matrimonial event might take place
chief Howard. in Ms characteristic, quiz
zicai way. elected from the girl that she
WAS fond OF reading novels and riding
BICYCLES. She at that time had book ia
her hand. the opening lines OF when
read:
~ YOU get there before l do.
Just tell them ! am coming TOO.
warrant was sworn out charging
Miss Thomas with being person OF I'M
sound mind. and Deputy Dan. Weisiger
was called no from the jail for her
That officer responded in carriage. and
b, a short time the pretty Washingtonian
was behind the big doors OF The city
prison.
The commission OF lunacy was held
over her az O'Clock yesterday after
noon with the result above stated. The
girl was az once liberated. but taken TO a
Mace where she will be cared for until
come of her relatives can be heard from
she saws that her home is in Charles
Town. ". va. and that her mother will
send for her. She has no money. A
hottie Of laudanUm was found In her
room AT the hotel. and e is thought that
she intended 10 end her existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29

J. A. Bottss s. Tucker. ]. 0, 2. 2, 2; ]. A.
Guys Little Guy. 2. .. l. |. !. Time 2.39 IL.
2:42,A. 2:io1s. 2:s7is. and 2:37ls
Running-half-mile heats-Walter {.
Ames's Lewellyn, !. 1: j. G. Doughty =
Charlie. 2 ?. Time. 1903. and l;Os.
T. ID oulnbys Lamp Girl that won the
4-year-old trotting race yesterday ana the
2g0 race the day before. was SOLD to-day
TO George c. Walker and j. X. Bull for
handsome price. She Is the fastest J.
year-old trotter now on the Eastern Shore.
The premiums were awarded this after
noon. The exhibits In most OF the de-
partments were slender. but In point of
attendance the fair was the most sue
cessful one ever held here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
Portrait of Judge Montague.

4 life-size portrait OF the late Judge
Robert l.. Montagge was presented 10 lhe
county of Middlesex Monday by the sons
OF the jurst. Messrs Robert /. and A. ..
Montague. The painting has been hung
iu tho county courthouse and IS hgnly
valued by the people with whom Judge
Montague was 50 popular during his lie.
All the time Of his death. IN 1871, ne was
the circuit Judge OF his judicial district
lie had prior 10 his elevation TO the CIR
cult bench filled many positions of trust
and prominence with great efficiency
Judge Montague was the leading speaker
I'm The famous campaign when he ran for
Lieutenant Governor on the ticket with
Ietcher He was regarded by many as
the most powerful and convincing speak
81 iu the Commonwealth al that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
A stiH-Necked People,

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In 1860, when the Democratic party very
foolishly split asunder, and thereby
elected a Republican as President the
result was a most disastrous war, ana
The question naturally arises at present
IL history repeating itself?
Some time ago Senator ingalls, OF Kan
sas. said in effect "that our next war
,youId he between capital and labor, and
thar our last war was but as child's play
10 what this next would be-" | DO not
remember that there was much thought
of war I'm August. 1850: or. indeed, for
some time thereafter; but II came. and
n. we have no way OF judging OF the
future save by the past, II may be well
for us to look carefully along the horizon
now. In 1889 1.-THE silver men" so called,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
Athletics I'm Women's Schools ana
Colleges I'm England.
From Harper's Bazaar

The women Of England seem TO take
naturally TO sport and the things OF the
field. and from their childhood up theS
Gre M home out-of-doors. IL is not ne
cessary TO spur the student TO exercise
as assidously as in America, but every
means for strengthening their PHYSIQUE
that Is possible IS given Them and not
only is their exercise made pleasant. but
much is done besides TO benent them
physically.
The routine Of their daily life Is careful
" considered, so that it may be conducive
TO their best development. just as their
system OF study is calculated 70 develop
their minds to the best advantage. The
temperature Of the rooms In which they
sit eat and sleep is always cool. Furnace
or steam heat IS unknown. and open fire.
places are the only means OF heating
the apartments when II is necessary
small coal fire is lighted, but thu Their
mometer In the house seldom goes above
20 degrees. and the girls usually live IN
a cooler atmosphere.
The students dress warmly In ana out
doors. but as they are never In an over
heated atmosphere. and as they spend so
much OF their time exercising I'm the open
air they have good circulation, and they
do not feel the cold. When they are not
engaged in study or sport they take long
they live as much az possible out-of-
doors. reading or working, or lounging
under trees when they are not busy with
recitations or games. They are not sfrad
OF wetting their feet or catching cold by
going out on a rainy day, but properly
clothed and shod for the weather they
walk or play on their teams as usual.
BY such good physical training In her
grlhood an English woman Is well pre-
pared for whatever she has 10 confront
I'm after life II she is Obliged TO earn
her own living she IL strong In physique
for any vocation that she chooses. Her
health being good. her mind will be clear
and her tastes wholesome. She Is we'll
fitted for the duties OF wife and mother,
and having started early on the good road
OF indulgence I'm health-giving pursuits.
she will be likely 10 continue her outdoor
athletic life She will escape many OF the
ills from which weaker women sufier.
ant she will bequeath the best OF all heri-
tages. that OF good health. TO her children
and grandchildren.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
THE WRIGHT TRIAL.
The Testimony Observation-Disclosures
tfons-PartiaIIy Argued.


SUFFOLK. VA, August 2s-tSpecial)-
This was the tenth day Of the Wright
trial and about o'clock this afternoon
the examination of witnesses was con-
cluded. The prisoner was on the stand
nearly all day His memory was very
clear whsn answering questions pro
pounded by his attorneys, but when IN
tarroeatories were submitted by me
commemorative Attorney II was not.
Mr.. W. y. McAnge, member OF the
Council committee that investigated
Wrighrs accounts when he retired from
the office Of Town Treasurer, was on the
stand this afternoon and stated that
when Wrlghrs report was examined by
said committee each item. was checked,
but upon reference 10 report submitted
bv the prisoner as the one which the
committee examined the fact was de-
yeloped that an item OF over 5000 was
not SO checked Hon. John Il. Primer,
ev-Mayor Of Suffolk. was the last wit
ness examined. and he testified that
Wright had specifically stated that he
would not charge a commission on
certain issue Of town bonds. Counsel
on both sides then submitted their in
-tructions. some Of which were argued,
and Jndge Kiby took them under con-
sheraton until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29

According TO Professor Patterson, OF
the Coast Survey, the reason why the
needle points I'm a northerly direction H.
because the earth in itself is a magnet,
attracting the magnetic needle as the
ordinary magnets do the earth being
also = magnet as the result OF certain
cosmical facts, much affected by the ac-
ton of the sun. These laws have period
cities all OF which have not as yet been
determined A condensed explanation
accented i'm regard 10 the needle pointing
ia the northward and southwark Is that
the magnetic poles OF the earth do not
Naincide with the geographical poles
that is the axis OF rotation makes an
angle OF about about twenty-three de-
grees with line joining the former, and
hence the needle does not everywhere
noint TO the astronomical north, and Is
constantly variable within certain limits
Thus. at the northern magnetic pole, a
balanced needle points with Its north END
downward in a plumb line, while at San
Francisco II dips about sixty-three de
srees and. at the southern magnetic pole
The south end points directly down. The
action OF the earth upon a magnetic nee
die at its surface Is OF about the SANE
force as that OF a hard steel magnet ~
inches long and strongly magnetized al
a distance OF / foot. No ultimate rea-
son can be given OF the fact In nature
that the needle points 10 the northward
and southwark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Case of Young POyner-Personnl
Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, August 81
CSpeciaI)-Mr John r. Poyner, the young
man from Suffolk who applied to the IN
sane asylum authorities here on yester-
day for admission, saying he'was an m
sane person of suicidal intent, was com
mitted this morning by commission
summoned by Mayor John J.. Mercer. Inc
young man made very intelligent answers !,
10 the questions propounded, ana seVeIal
times during the examination asked those
present TO DO the best they could Tor MN
lie Is undoubtedly off on religion.
Colonel Jacob Kemple, OF west Nlf-
ginia. who has been campaigning in Nlr-
ginla under the direction of the National
Republican Committee spoke al the
court house last night.
General James III. Lane, who mas Deen
visiting here and in Mathews, left yes
terday evening for his nome In AUBURN,
Ala. via Portsmouth. The General was
very much pleased during his stay here.
Much OF the material 10 be used IN re-
pairing old Bruton Episcopal church ar
rived yesterday from New York, and Is
being hauled to-day TO the church build
ing. The architect with his force from
New York viii be here in few rays to
Work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29

In casting aluminium bronze special
point OF attention consists in not heating
the metal too high or the aluminium viii
oxidize so that the alumina thus formed
mix with the metal aud make the cast
ing dirty" The metal Is also liable to
be spongy from the presence OF occluded
gases; II the scum which hoats on top
OF the bronze In melted cruciole goes
into the metal trouble arises. the pre-
vention OF this being accomplished BY the
use OF suitable gates. Another point OF
special consideration In these operations
IS the shrinkage .of the metai-one OF the
gres test troubles. in fact. attending the
process OF making aluminium-bronxe cast
ings, which formerly seemed insurmount-
able. IL is. however overcome by giving
the casting a large sinking head and
''risers," though it is often required TO
make the sinking head as large as the
casting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
Wilson Notes.

WILSON, n. c.. August 2S.-(SpeciaL)-
AT o'clock yesterday the Democratic
convention OF Wilson county assembled in
tho courthouse for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for county Offices and
one member of the State Legislature. The
following were declared the nominees
Sor Psgister OF Deeds: W. T. Farmer. FOR
treasure: DR.. C. f. Moore. for Coroner
x ~ Barnes. for member Of the Legisla-
ture: W. d. p Sharp. w W. Farmer. ana
Perry Ke adrS school no buIdine is now cor,
Melted IL will furnish room for 200 pupils
To-day the four tobacco warehouses
had large quantities OF tobacco upon their
floors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-29
EASTERN SHORE FAIR.
The Closing Dny-The Haces-Good
Attendance.

ONANCOCK, VA, August 2S.-(Special)
This was the fourth and last day of the
Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair. The
ram yesterday evening had laid the dust,
and the weather was delightful. The
crowd was the largest ever seen on the
closing day OF the fair, ana the races.
though not so exciting as on other days.
we're greatly enjoyed by the spectators.
All the horses in these races are Eastern
shore OF Virginia horses, and all of them.
win two exceptions. were bred I'm Acco-
mac and Northampton. II is confidently
believed that no other TWO counties In
Following Is the summary OF to-day's
1.s0 ciass-miie heats--W. ID. Duncan's
Maggie D., 8. 3, 2; Levin Parker's Grey
EaSie. 2 2. 3: Fisher Bradfords Basil.
FL Time, 2:3s 2:s4 IA. and 2:36 IA.
Three minute pacing race-mile heats