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The Portland daily press., 1896-03-31
CURRENT COMMENT.
THE REED BOOM.
Concord Monitor. J

Concord Monitor
The tremendous enthusiasm with which
the Republicans of Massachusetts, have
declared their preference for Speaker
Reed as a presidential candidate marks
the beginning of boom which the
speakers friends hope and believe will
secure him the nomination at st. Louis.
The Mckinley movement seems to have
reached its height; Gov Moron has se-
cured the endorsement of New York as
was expected; and the other 'favorite
sons" who are still in the field have had
their innings. There is not much of a
field now available for McKinley's friends
to work in without strenuous opposition
and the Reed managers have SUBSTANTIAL
ly all the territory there is left in which
to make gallant and We believe win
ming fight for the man from Maine. The
Reed forces are not Jaded sby exhausting
laboTs in states which have already chosen
delegates and they are in shape to start
down the home stretch with a rush
Massachusetts will be followed by all New
England. A potent voice from Maryland
both bespeaks. and pledges the vote Of sthe
South and in all the debatable ground
yet to be covered the great speaker has
more than an even chance.
Now is tho time to boom Reed.
DESERVES CREDIT.
(Lowell Mail.
Speaker Reed has introduced new
principle into campaigns for the presi-
Dental nomination, for which he deserves
credit. He has refused to ALLOW an effort
to be made to secure the election of Reed
delegates in Pittsburg, on the ground
that Pennsylvania has candidate sof her
own in the person of Senator Quay. This
is a marked contrast to the scramble to
get Mckinley delegates in Morton's own
state, and is move in the line of fair
ness and harmony which may we'll be-
come precedent.
WILL GROW RAPIDLY.
(Bangor Whig.)
Maine will speak in the same terms Gas
Massarhusetts) next month and from now
on the Reed column of delegates will con-
tinue to grow rapidly.
A WESTERN OPINION.
est. Louis Globe Democrat)
1t would be very hard to improve on
the Massachusetts money plank. IL is
better even than the expression of the
Wisconsin, New York and Minnesota
state conventions, courageous and admir-
able as those were. The West and the
East are, as these representative deliver
ances proclaim, in entire harmony on the
finance question, the most important
issue by far Of the presidential canvass.
Either the New York or the Massachu-
sets declaration, but preferably the lat
ter, should be adopted literally by the ST.
Louis convention.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-31

The Monroe cheese factory last season
made 1856 cheeses which weighed SITS
pounds out of 553, 40 pounds of milk re
ceived.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-31

The extent of the Matabele revolt seems
to have been somewhat exaggerated, but
it is formidable enough to give the Eng
lish serious concern, taken in connection
with the facts that President Kruger of
the Transyaal Republic has refused to 90
to England unless the complete inde-
pendence OF his government is first recog.
nized and that the Beers are busy drill
ing. England has had enough experience
in South Africa to know that all the
tribes there are good fighters and that a
general revolt would be a costly affair to
subdue. Furthermore she is not without
fear that if she makes any move looking
to her own aggrandizement in South
Africa Germany will be on her back.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-31
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
all druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-31

The story is repeated that President
Cleveland has not given up all idea of
being candidate before the next Demo-
cratic convention. On the right kind of a
platform-that is strong and unequivo-
cal gold platform-he would not only be
willing, but even eager to accept a nomi-
nation, SO it is said. But the great ma
jority of the leaders of the party are
against him, and the rank and file who
compelled his nomination four years ago,
are by no means enthusiastic for him
this year. Rightly or wrongly, it makes
no difference which, they hold him
responsible for the hard times. and want
change. He will therefore be forced to
put away his ambition for fourth term
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
THE WHITE HALL SHOOTING.
Trial of Gregory-very Hl-Attempf'
ed Suicide.


FARMvILLE, VA, April u.-(Special)
II was reported here this evening by
gentleman from near Buckingham Court
house that the trial of Mr.. Emmett d..
Gregory for the shooting OF the Messrs.
Glover at White Hall recently would
probably begin next Monday al Buck
ingham Court In many respects his
trial will be one of the most interesting.
II not sensational 10 a large degree, that
has occurred In this part OF Virginia for
many years.
THE COUNSEL
It is also learned that the prosecution
in this case will be assisted by the Hon.
George d. Wise, Of Richmond. and Mr..
]. L. Lee. of Lynchburg.
Hon. Hal. d. Flood. OF Appomattox.
will appear as the leading counsel for the
defence. Ex-Governor Mckinney was to-
day employed by a friend OF Mr. Gregory
to assist in the defence, and a lively
set-to II anticipated between the legal
lights In this trial.
A telegram received hero this afternoon
from Richmond announced the critical III
ness Of Miss Maude Wicker. daughter of
ex-Mayor o. T. Wicker. OF Farmville. Miss
Maude has been In Richmond for some
weeks visiting relatives. Her mother
and sister are at her bedside.
A negro man In the employ of Hen
derson Vaughan, Of this place, attempted
TO commit suicide yesterday by taking
"a large quantity OF laudanum. With
much difficulty he was saved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
wALpMAN AND COULD CONVICTED
Roth Plead Guilty, Bat Sentence Wns
Not Passed.

The United States District Court yes
terday found guilty both John r. Wald-
man. the pension fraud, and Edward
Gould. who is charged with sending in
decent circulars through the mail TO
Governor OFerrall and Mr.. Edgar Allan,
Jr.. but sentence was not passed upon
either. 1t probably will be this week,
however
Waldman, after having been found
guilty of defrauding Mrs. Bette Green
and Mrs Mary Holdings. pleaded guilty
TO the other indictments. He was repre-
scented by Mr. Alfred r. Cohen, while
District-Attorney Lassiter prosecuted the
case.
Gould pleaded guilty to both charges
against him.
Both waldman and Gould are now in
jall, where they are waiting to be SEN
fenced.
Nelson Winston was convicted Of a
violation Of the internal-revenue laws.
He was charged WITH having unstamped
chewing tobacco In his possession. In
this case the Court suspended sentence,
as the violation was only technical. and
he plead guilty. The defendant was
represented by Mr.. William Flegenhei-
mer.
Henry Hoffman who was indicted for
passing pennies, after having plated them
with some chemical, for Decent pieces,
was acquitted. He was represented by
william Flegenheimer, Esq, while the
District Attorney conducted the case for
the government.
The court adjourned until tomorrow
morning at II o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

xschmond ana Manchester win send
Large contingents--seme of Those
who w,n Go frem rAia vicinity--
Notes Of the order.

The ffty-ninth annual session Of the
Grand Lodge OF Virginia, Independent
order OF odl-Feliows. win convene in
Charlottesville aext Tuesday morning at
70 o'clock. Grand Master Hnl Montague
VIII preside
Preceding the opening of the Grand
Lodge. the citizens and odd-Feliows OF
Charlottesville VIII tender public re-
reption 10 the Grand officers. Past-Grand
officers. and Grand representatives Oh 'ne
order at the opera-house tomorrow night,
presided over BY the Mayor OF tnat
atty. Interesting addresses win be de-
livered by prominent mcmbers Of the
srder. giving history OF odd-Feiiow-
ship. its aims and objects.
About three hundred past grands and
representatives will be present to dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
WON BY A LUCKY HIT
La Chsncs Put the Ball OTsf the F'ncs
and Care Brooklyn The Game
RroHMoNDs PLAYED GREAT BALL.
They Hated the bridegroom Pitcher
cleverly, and Had the Hattie Wen
in Hand Until the big first Base
man Landed on the sphere
man Landed on Z

The Brfdegrooms took another sa"e
from Richmond yesterday. but they nao
no easy task therein, for the biueo""'
were MS clipper as could be. and con-
tested hotIy. every inch OF the ground
The honor for landing the game on
Brooklyn's side belongs exclusively 10
La Chance the huge frst-baseman OF tne
Bridegrooms, who. with two men y"
bases In the third inning. when the score
stood TO o In Richmonds favor. battea
thu spbere over right-feld fence, and TIED
the score.
Then Dillon presented Corcoran and
Bonner with their bases. and Grim hheo
out a double into left field. and the trick
was done. Corcoran crossing over the
rubber
The Bluebirds had been batting the
hall quite lively, and Daub. the Bride
grooms' twirler, was right much discon-
certed. but when La Chance landed so
yiciously on Dillon the Brooklyn team
regained confidence In themselves. ana
then the game was nip and tuck.
TANNEHILL PUT IN.
in the fourth inning Tannehill was SUB
stituted for him. and then the game be-
came even more spirited. Griffin, the
first man to confront the great Tame"
smote she leather with vigor. and drove
II down against right-held fence. which
permitted him to reach second base. Then
Mccarthy and Anderson sacrificed. and
brought Griffin home, adding the fifth and
last run to the score.
The Bluebirds fought fercely In an en-
deayor to overcome this lead, but In
vain. Several times did they hit the
ball out. but the hits were all scattered,
and not one Of the birdlinga could fly
past second.
COULD NOT INCREASE 1T.
The Bridegrooms tried hard TO increase
their lead, but their efforts proved equally
as futile as those OF the Richmond lads.
and they were held down nicely. AS a
matter OF fact, the Richmond lads out
played the visitors. and would undoubt-
eddy have earned q victory. but for La
Chances chance" hit. True, he deserves
due credit for the hit, which was a mas
ter stroke, but he certainly wrested the
game from Richmond thereby. and pre-
scented 1t to Brooklyn as a chance gift.
The score Is here appended:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

(HaEf Grand N1dSttAD
euss and vote upon the many questions
OF Importance that win come before inc
Grand body.
WILL SEND LARGE DELEGATIONS.
As usual. Richmond and Manchester
will send a large delegation OF proini-
nent workers in the order. They VIII
leave tomorrow afternoon over the
Cherapeake- and Ohio. and VIII be COM
pos a of ten representatives from Rich
rnond and two from Manchester inc
delegates from Highland SPRINGS, New
port News Hampton, Norfolk, forts-
mouth, Winterpoch. Aoseiey Junction,
Hallsboro', and Midlothian VIII join
the Richmond delegation here.
Among .he prominent members of the
order from Richmond who will accom-
many the delegation VIII be Past-Grand-
Master Thomas y. Kendler, OF Rich
mond Lodge, No /, whose record as
Grand Master has never been surpassed.
He was made Grand Master OF virginia
~ the session OF 1888. at Norfolk. during
bis term OF Office there was instituted
eighteen new lodges. and one Rebecca
lodge Oadles' degree LODGE. and the
Membership OF the order was Increased
nearly 100, the largest in quarter OF
q century.
PASr-GRAND-MASTER KENDLER.
Past-Grard- Master Render was born
in this city about thirty-eight years ago;
and. with the exception Of two years. has
resided here ever since. He represented
Clay Ward In the Council several
years ago, and made an excellent mem
Der OF that body. lie was made an odd
Fellow In August 1855: passed through
all the chairs in Aurora Lodge, NO. ll6, du-
ring the following year. During the
eleven years ne has been connected with
the order he has been as jealous In build
ing up the odd-Fellowship as he is agree
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
BEDFORD CITY.
A New Enterprise-The Fruit Crop
A Social Event.


BEDFORD CITY, VA. April n.-(spe-
cial.)-A new industry will be Instituted
here, and will go into operation at the
beginning Of the coming month Messrs.
Clark & Co., proprietors Of the Blue Ridge
Tobacco Works. have purchase the fac"
tory of Cauthorn 50 Jordan. and are filling
II with the necessary machinery and nix
lures, and will begin the manufacture or
plug tobacco. Bedford possesses many
advantages OF climate, location. &C., TO
make IL prosperous town, but lacks In
dustries to attract persons to locate, The
county has ever been famous for her pro-
duction of tobacco OF every grade, and
at one time there were as many as eight
manufacturing establishments within the
town that used the weed, furnished mainly
by her county, in their operations. There
are now three warehouses here. and her
prices obtained compare favorably with
those of larger places. The shipment OF
one firm, Berry Brothers, of manufac-
tured tobacco. during the past month, ex-
ceeded 10000 pounds. Smoking tobacco.
snuff, and cigars are also quite extern
sively manufactured In the town.
Only an infusion OF enterprise and prac-
teal knowledge Is needed 10 develop Bed
ford into one OF the most prosperous and
progressive counties OF the State.
THE FRUIT CROP.
AS yet the fruit-growers think the crop
Is safe, az the blossoms are still snugly
tucked away within the tightly-closed
buds. Farming operations are progress
ing satisfactorily. through the hope OF
more than half crop Of wheat has been
abandoned.
"The Democrat" celebrates this week
the tenth anniversary of It's existence, and
claims the distinction of having a larger
circulation than any paper ever previous
ly published In this county, which II mas
,raIned by It's conservative conduct and
advocacy OF the best interests OF both the
town and county.
On Tuesday next tho marriage OF Miss
Alice Board. daughter of DR.. c. A. Board.
to Mr.. b. r. Reese. Of Kansas City, Mo-.
win be solemnized at the Baptsst church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
nUENA VISTA.
Local Polftics-A Musical Event-A
Serious Loss.


Serious Loss.
BUENA VISTA, VA, April 11.-(Spe-
cial. )--From present indications local
politics will be pretty lively here from
now till the May election.
The Republicans have appointed Mr..
James Rane as the representative Of
their party here to the Staunton conven-
ton. He goes uninstructed.
The oratorio Of Queen Esther will be
presented at the Opera House Of this city
on the 10th and 18th instant. Fifty per-
sons in full costume will be engaged
In the rendition. A costumer of WASH
ington, d. c.. viii furnish the costumes.
All who will take part are residents OF
the city. except Professor c. w. Clarey.
the manager
Rev. p. A. Anthony. assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton. OF vinton. Va. will
begin q series OF meetings at the Baptist
church tomorrow.
MIR. H. b. Jennings. living near the
Forks Of Buffalo. In upper Amherst, had
his barn burned one night the FIRST OF the
week. His loss was very heavy. It In
Guided his reaper and mower, together
with lot OF other valuable machinery.
The fire was the work of an incendiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

credited with fifteen hits. with total OF
twenty-eight bases. Ellyson pitched FOR
the College team. and. had he been
properly supported, the score would have
been much less for the locals. Armstrong
Quarles. and Kitson did the pitching for
the home team. and all did their work
well Powers made his first appearance
this season behind the bat, and made
most creditable showing. Though stili
being weak from his spell OF sickness. his
throwing to bases was all that could be de-
sired. The score;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
Closed the Season Here.

There was no performance OF The
American Girl at the Academy OF Music
last evening. The company playing the
piece closed the season IN this city at
the matinee yesterday afternoon. The
evening performance was cancelled by
mutual agreement between Manager
Leath. of the Academy, and Manager
Scannon. of the company.
Salaries were paid In full. and the
members Of the organization left for their
homes last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
- SCORE BY INNINGS.

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Richmond ................1 20 O00o00-3
Brooklyn .................00 100000 8
Summary: Earned runs-Richmond, 2;
Brooklyn, q Home run-La Chance.
Two-base hits-Wood, Sweeney, Griffin,
Anderson, Grim, Daub. First base on
errors-Richmond. /; Brooklyn. 1. Bases
on balls-Off Daub, 3; OF Dillon. 8. Left
on bases-Richmond. /; Brooklyn, !.
Struck-out-By Daub. 4; by Dillon, /; by
Tannehill, 3. Base from being hit-Wells.
Stolen bases-Pender, Boland. Corcoran.
Passed balls-Grim, 2; Wilson. l. Time
of game-1 hour and So minutes. Um-
pire-Mr. Wood.
JAKE HAS A NEW INFIELDER.
Manager Wells went to Washington
Friday night to meet Manager Kuntzsch,
Of the Syracuse team, who released to
him Fred. Blakey, an infelder whom
Jake was after when Syracuse gobbled
hin Up.
Bakey Is a clever ball-player. He led
the Texas league in fielding and In base
running last year, and hit over the 800
mark. He was signed to play third base
with Syracuse, but since Manager
Kuntzsch secured Charlie Reilly, the
Philadelphia third baseman, to captain
his team. he didn't need Blakey. Jake
brought Blakey back with him, and while
he will make no changes in the team as
yet, he will hold him as a utility In
fielder.
The Bluebirds viii play the McCabe
boys tomorrow afternoon. the University
Of Maryland lads Tuesday, and the
Spiders Wednesday. and during these
three games Wells will sit on the bench
and look on, and Pender will play first
base, surrendering third bag to Blakey
To-morrow's game will be for the benefit
Of the Harry Wright monument fund
Umpire Belts will be here Tuesday, and
on Wednesday win call a meeting Of
his umpires In Petersburg when they
will be given their instructions for ruling
over the games this season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
MAJOR ANDREW L. prrzER.
Death of This Confederate veteran
I'm Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA, April ii.-(speeisil-
Major Andrew l.. Pitzer died in this CITY
this morning at 1880 O'Clock. at the ress
dence Of his daughter. Mrs. III. T.
Bragg. He was captain Of A Company
IN tho Second Virginia Cavalry early "a
the war. and for the last three years %
the struggle he was major on the ''~''
OF General Early.
Major Pitzer was a native Of Roanoke
county. and had lived In this section tho
greater part OF his life. For the pas.
fivs years he had been deputy IN " ~,
Office OF City-Treasurer Thomas.
was a devout member Of Trinity Net,
dist church, and the funeral VII
place from that church tomorrow ~
noon at o'clock. the mtermsnt
At Salem Cemetery At t;so ne va
years Of asA fse-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

since. Having passed through the Sh q
CT his lodge, he was sent TO the eraho
Lodge OF Virginia, session 1881, ana mas
attended every session since. taking an
actsve mart In ali work for the good OF
Odd-Fellowship.
PAsT-GRAND JONES.
Past-Grand George u. Jones, OF Capitai
CITY Lodge. l0l, Is another OF the prii.
llants OF the great brotherhood. lie WIN
represent his lodge at the coming session
and take an active part In It's proceeu-
ings. Past-Grand Jones was born IN
Fredercksburg, Va. March. 1853. wnere
he resided until 1862 when he moved 10
washington. After several years ne re,
turned to his native home and stuoieu
the art of telegraphy. lie has heia posi,
tIons In several companies In this ana
other States. and also responsible posi-
lions with several railroad COMPANIES;
He was made an Odd-Fellow N fucn.
mond Lodge, No. !, March, 1871 ana a.
once developed into a bright anu 49, s.s.
member of the order. About year ai'ot
he established Capital City Lodge Oh
which he was the first noble granu' l..
After Grand Master Kendler was IN
etollad into Office Mr. Jones was COM
missioned as special deputy lor 'iie
state. and started him out to WORK up
Odd Fellowship in Virginia. WIN ells
naner OF authority. and the Grand master
behind him, the order in the state TOOK
an new life. New lodges were ORGANIZED
in ali parts of the Jurisdiction. until the
grand total of eighteen new lodges were
instituted with an increase in membership
of nearly 100 As an Odd-Fellow ne
held the position Of special deputy Tor
two wears. Grand-Master Render COM
miss,oned him as such during his term OF
office. and so well did he perform the
duties assigned TO him that Grand-Master
Grinstead continued him in the posiuoh
for the year 1885,
NOTES ABOUT THE MEETING.
Past-Grand- Patriarch George b. DAVIS
DIstrict-D Deputy C. w. Morris, PAST
Grand Patriarch Manly y. Ramos, ana
Past-Grand Andrew Wood, and most
OF other prominent odd-Fellows OF this
CITY. will attend the coming session.
The new constitution will be adopted
and this question alone will occupy much
time OF the session. -,
The reduction OF capitaton-tax, as wen
as a reduction Of the Grand Secretary
salary. will also come in for considera-
ton.
There VIII be other questions before the
body. which may keep 1t in session for
three or four days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
TWO OUT OF THREE.
The Northampton Local-Optfon
EIection-Fence Question.

y
Eiection-Fence Question.
EAsTvILLE. VA, April n.-(speciai)
The lccaa-option election held In the
three districts OF this county Thursday
resulted as follows: Capevifle District
went wet by l9e majority; Eastville Dis
trict. wet by 224 majority, and Frank
town District dry by ~ majority.
Judge @. s. Kendall. OF the County
Court. has ordered an election on the no.
fence question for the two districts of
EastviIle and Trankfown, to take place
on the 2ist OF May. Capeville District In
the lower part OF the county. now has a
no-fence law. which was passed by the
last Legislature.
An entertainment under the auspiceo Of
the ladies Of tbs Episcopal church WIN be
given in the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Hall, at this place. on next
Tuesday Might April llth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12

GATE CITY. VA. April ll.-(Special)
In McPheters Bend, Hawkins county.
Tenn. James Stephenson and Branch
Gavin. young men. aged about % years.
quarrelled over a line fence. and Gavin
stabbed Stephenson several times seri-
ously. Sam. Stephenson. brother to
James. ran up and Gavin ned, when he
was shot In the back by one Of the Ste
phensons Both tho young men are
thought to be fatally injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
CAUGHT AT CREwE.
Approaching Protrscted Meeting
Marriage Announcement.


CREWE. VA. April 11.-(SpeciaL)-
Rev. John Rosser. evangelist. arrived
here to-day to assist Rev. r. T. Gayle
IN a series Of protracted meetings. now
In progress in the Methodist church.
The marriage OF Mr.. Robert w. Somers
and Miss Obedience Jenkins will be SOL
emnized In the Baptist church, at this
place, on the 18th instant. at II A. M.
Mr.. ]. T. Balsley. train master OF the
Philadelphia Division of the Pennsylvania
railroad. and wife are visiting Mr.. Hiram
Burkholder.
Miss Evelyn Crump. who has been Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. Bette Boisseau, left
to-day for Powhatan county.
Mrs. r. II. Beverly. OF Nottoway
Courthouse. has returned home from q
short visit to her sister. Mira NJ. X
Donnan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-12
THE FARMERS WIN.
Richmond College Was Weak at the
Hat.

PETERSBURG. VA. April ll.-(special.)
Richmond College was easily defeated by
the Petersburgs this afternoon. and would
have been shut out. but for errors by the
home team at critical points OF the game
The game abounded In brilliant fielding.
Both teams seemed on their mettle. Re-
garding this. particular mention should be
made OF Whites running catch Of a fly
ball In deep centre In the seventh inning
The College boys weak point was at the
bat. They were only able to hit for seven
singles, and In no inning but the ninth
were they able to make more than one
hit In an inning.
LOCALS HIT HARD.
Petersburg. on the other hand. hit hard
and at opportuns times. the boys being