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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Desperate Attempt at Suicide.

BRISTOL TENN, August 15.-(SpeciaD
II. NJ. Roach, who was retired from ser
vice as the first lieutenant of~the Fifth
Cavalry, United States army. made n
desperate attempt at suicide at Johnson
City, Tenn, to-day. He thrust knife
into his throat twice, each time barely
missing the jugular vein. But for his lit
tie son. who restrained him until assist
ance could be had. he would have sue
ceeded in his intention. Lieutenant Roach
went to Johnson City with his wife and
five children a few months ago, locating
there in order to be convenient 10 the
Chickamauga National Park, OF which ne
is one Of the commissioners. He Is man
OF commanding appearance and great
bravery. For bis intrepidity at Cheyenne,
Wyoming. Congress awarded him me-
dal. He has just completed handsome
residence at st. Elmo, near Chattanooga
where he meant to locate permanently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

HON HOKE SMITH. OF GEORGIA.
but also had occasion then to say that
when the National Democratic Convention
named candidates for President and wee
President, no matter what might be the
action of the convention upon the hnanclal
question. all Democrats should support the
nominees. This position l then beheVeu
TO be correct. and ] am prepared TO sus-
tain il with equal sincerity now
'"rhe Democratic party does not conhne
its platform TO n single issue nor VIII
its power TO serve the people cease WIN
the solution Of that issue. It stands Tor
lust taxation, for the suppression OF mo-
nopolies and trusts, for government ac-
cordinp 10 the terms of the Constitution,
and for the rights of the plain people OF
the land. with US Georgians also
stands for honesty and capacity IN the
MANAGEMENT Of our State and county az
fairs and for the defence of property
home. and person. The Democrat VINO
fails TO vote for the national Democratic
ticket strikes a blow at the DemocrAuc
State organizations.
sT urge each Democrat to vote Tor Bryan
and Sewal even though he may nave
In nowise participated in the selection Oh
delegates to the Chicago convention i
can scarcely feel that it is necessary 10
urge support from those Georglans VINO il.
took part in the selection of delegates.
For myself. I consider that my action
when the delegates were being chosen
fully committed me TO support the nom-
nees.
Il regret that cannot be with you at
the ratification meeting, but | shall be IN
Georgia later on during the campaign
and will endeavor TO aid as much as
possible toward Democratic success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
In the Hand. of a receiver.

REIDsyILLE. n. c.. August l5.-(spe-
ciaIO-The A. II. Motley Company, to-
bacco manufacturers. OF this place, went
into the hands of a receiver to-day. L.
E. Balsley, vlce-president Of the company
Is the receiver The company did
large business here. but since the sale
recently of one Of their prominent brands
TO the American Tobacco Company have
been called upon 20 liquidate their paper
very rapidly, and upon prayer OF, one OF
the stockholders, to-day the company
went into a receivers hand. They say
they will pay every dollar due.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
OCEAN VIEW.
How to lie I'm "the swim"-The
Amusements.

OCEAN VIEW. VA. August l5.-(soe-
cial. ITO be strictly 'in the swim" one
has only to come to Ocean View, where
the wild waves beat eternally against the
shore and where thousands OF fair women
throng the sandy Beach. while scores OF
pretty girls, in the cutest of bathing suits
float upon the blue waters OF old ocean
az they come sweeping In from the broad
Atlantic This Is now one or the most
delightful seaside resorts in Virginia. and
+ notice that very many Richmond and
Petersburg people are here. while Norfolk
and Portsmouth come trooDing In on
every train.
one OF the pleasing features OF the
place is the erection Of stage under the
pavllion. where free entertainments are
held afternoon and evening each day, sun
day, OF course, excepted.
IL is rather warm here during the day,
but the evenings and nights are most de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

lightful. Cne of the most pleasing sights
to be seen here every afternoon Is tne
precious little children. who come 10 drinN
in the invigorating heaIth-giving breezes'
/ find that the Dispatch here. as else
where, is popular and ever welcome
visitor, and is sold at ratio OF ID 10 L
/. a.. siateen Dispatches TO one OF any
other daily.
. The people here are not In politics; they
cast all cares TO the windward as soon as
their feet touch the beautiful grounds
and while hear an occasional what
the matter with HANNAH" find that the
maiden with her golden hair hanging
down her baclS'' is Just as popular as the
one who softly huns silver threads
among the gold"
While the drought affords a topic OF
conversation to the bashful young man.
no fears are apprehended that the pond
will run dry. There's water in abund-
ance-oceans OF II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
LEEsBJRG GAYETY.
A Charming Dance-Those Partici-
pnting.

LEESBURG, VA, August l5.-(Speciai)
A charming scene was presented at the
Opera-House here last night at the dance
of the young people of the town and their
visitors. Beauty and grace shown re
splendent. happiness reigned, and at the
end all were satisfied. The music was
from Washington. and that city. Baltl-
more. Alexandria. and Richmond were
beauti ully represented upon The ballroom
floor. Among the dancers were: MISS
Mary A. Fendall of Washington; Miss
Helen Johnston, Of Washington; Misses
Kate watkins, Mary Rogers; Miss Lett
wich. OF Richmond; Mrs. DR.. Crosson, OF
Washington: Miss Maud Blaine, OF WASH
ington: Miss Kerr. of Washington; MISS
Marshall. Of Washington; Misses Janet
Davidson and Sadie Taylor. Of Alexan-
dria: Miss Sadie Poe, of Baltimore; MISS
Elsie Rittenhouse, of Washington; MISS
Esther Gordon. of Georgetown ID. -
Misses Janet and Bena Harrison. Bessie
Davis. Fannie MARROW, Katie ClaEett,
Ida Lutz. Lily Howard. Myra English
Florrie Dibren, Corrinne Worsley, Miss
Gibson. Lawrence Beverly, OF Deeburg
and vicinity. OF the gentlemen were no
ticed Willie Rogers, Powell and Charles
Harrison. Eugene Giddings. Julian Rog-
ers John Janney, A. Dibrel, Thomas
Moore. Hugh Howard, George Pisman' OF
Richmond; John II. Nelson: - Schermer-
horn, Of Baltimore; Brantz Russell. OF
Baltimore; - Harden, OF Baltimore;
Daingerfeld Brooks. of Alexandria; Her
bert and Howell Lightfoot, Arthur Chi
chester. J. Whipple, Judge Muson, Jonn
Gibson. Frank and Edgar Littleton. w.
w. Nixon, T.. b. Harrison; Morris Ritten-
house Of washington; Phil. Morris, Shir-
lev McGnl. Powell Mccall, Connie Carter,
Pollock Janney. and VIII Worsley, and
others.
The chaperons were Mrs. I. l.. Worsley;
Mrs. Dr. Kerr, Of Washington; Mrs. ). >.
Iutz. Mrs DR.. McGlll, Mrs Longhbor-
oueh. Mrs Janet X. Harrison, Mrs. c. A.
English, Mrs b. V. White; Mrs Elizabeth
Trescot. of Washington.
Miss I.alla Harrison has gone TO the
White Sulphur Springs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
The Commodore and n Cutter.

CHARLESTON. S. c., August 1.-THE
steamer Commodore. which has been
wing in this harbor for some time, loaded
with arms and ammunition. and watched
bv the revenue cutter colfax, went to
sea at noon. closely pursued by the cut
ter. About 4:SO o'clock the Commodore
and the cutter returned 70 the harbor.
and anchored In about the same posi-
ton they had left. No information could
be gathered from government officials
or the Commodore people as to what hap
pened at sea. The Commodore led in the
race out and back.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Emporia Notes.

EMPORIA, VA. August l5.-(Special)-
The Democrats Of Hicksford District met
al tbe courthouse to-day and elected an
Executive Committee. The other districts
will elect their committees on Monday.
and next Friday all the committees will
meet here to elect a county chairman.
Judge Yarrell arrived from Washington
last night
Mrs. Charley Baker, OF Portsmouth. has
heen visiting In the family of Judge Var
rell.
Hon. r.. TuTnbuli and Mrs. Turnbuli
nassed through town to-day en- route for
their home, IN Laurelceyil!e
Mrs. Jennie c. Chambliss Is quite sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
gussex Democrats.

WAvERLY. VA. August 15.-(Special.l
The voters of Waverly and vicinity held
a mass-meeting here to-day and organized
a Bryan and Sewall campaign club. Colo
mel y. w. J.. Holt was elected president
and w. b. Parham secretary, and gooc-
ly number OF members were enrolled. The
club will meet twice month.
The revival services at the Wayerly
Christian church, conducted by Rev.
Roger Charnock. OF Franklin, o., closed
last night, having resulted in sixteen con-
versions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
SPREADING LIKE A PRAIRIE FIRE.
silver Sentiment I'm the Northwest
ern states.

BUFFALO IITHIA SPRINGS. August
15.-(Special.) al.)-Colonel Thomas F. Goode
returned to-day from an extensive trip
through the Northwestern States. where
he was visiting summer resorts and large
cities. He was long in Michigan, con-
yersed with numerous people. and heard
others IN groups discussing the political
situation. He saw the popular drift diff
ferently from Polk Miller. He says the
silver sentiment is spreading like
prairie fire. He believes that Bryan will
carry Michigan and Illinois. and doubt
less Indiana and Ohio. Colonel Goode Is
a close and impartial observer. He ex-
perienced hotter weather near the lakes
than any he ever felt I'm Virginia. and
found no place better than Buffalo Lithia
Springs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
New york Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, August BIN the dry
goods market it has been a long time
since a weeks close was hailed with
such relief as to-day. not because or
anxiety, but entirely on account OF the
weather. Day by day trade has been
conducted under extremely trying condi-
tlons, and It must be regarded as en-
tirely satisfactory that there can be re-
ported an Improvement In volume, no
matter how slight. compared with recent
weeks. The general tone has undergone
no material alteration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
N|.INI- y 7 N-Nl7I-''''''
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A L1srLEss CONTEST.
The Game Between Hampton and
ROnnOi1e.

ROANOKE. VA, August 15.-(special)
Roanoke and Hampton played hstless
bld uuinteresting game this afternoon
D. which the home team won easily,
though they were badly crippled. The
visitors put Malone. a local amateur In
ihe box 90 pitch the game. and he did
llcaiy up 90 the fourth inning when
tre hits and three bases on balls netted
iN r-ls. Malone was very wild through
i.t ihe game. giving nine bases on balls,
ti'ng one man. and making three Wild
pitches. Coons kept his hits well scattered.
Williams was hit by a pitched bali. IN the
lH.a and had 10 retire from the game.
s.cra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Much improved.

cuRIsTIANsBURG VA. August 15.-
(speclal.)-Dr II. C. Randolph, OF Boyce,
Clark county was summoned to the bed
side Of Mrs. John K. johnson. who was
suffering with serious sinking spell.
She is now much improved DR.. Randolph
was an assistant OK DR. Mcguire at ST.
Lakes Home. last winter. when Mrs.
johnson was patient there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

KEYSVILLE, VA, August l5.-(special)
A Bryan club of over hundred members
was organized here this afternoon. with
w. Il. watkins president, r. +. Pettus
vice-president, and f. Stanley Jenress
secretary. John w. Daniel. Thomas >.
Martin. and Peter ]. Otey were elected
honorary members. Cement r. Green de-
livered a forcible free-silver address.
Gold bugs are exceedingly scarce mere
OLD Charlotte will roll up handsome ma
jority for Bryan. Sewall. and Otey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
PETERSBURG.
Sent on for Cutting His Wife-Gcn-
eraI Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, August l5.-(spe-
cial.)-In the Mayors Court this morning
William Parrish (whitel was charged with
the felonious cutting and wounding OF his
wife. The unfortunate woman shows
three cuts inflicted with case knife-none
of them dangerous. however. The accused
was sent on TO the next term OF the
Musings Court for trial. and ball was al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
MIR. AND MRS. BRYAN.
The Former Glad He HASN'T Lately
Been Called Anarchist.

NEW YORK, August l5.-Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan left New York by the. lO:a5 croton
local on the New York Central road FOR
Irvington-on-the-Hud escorted by Mr.
J. Brisbane Walker whose guest they will
be until Monday. and accompanied by
Mr.. Sewall and a small host Of news
paper-men and women.
ARRIVAL AT IRvINGToN.
IRVINGTON, N. T., August Bs-Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. Sewall, and John
Brisbane Walker arrived here at i1:4o.
small crowd at the station chsered Mr..
Bryan as he stepped from the train.
Mr.. Walker placed his friends IN car
riage, in waiting, and they were wisled
Off to Mr.. Walkers residence. half
mile away.
TO RED HOOK TO-DAY.
NEW YORK. August 15.-None of tho
arrangements announced yesterday have
been altered After spending Sunday al
Mr. Walkers place, Gir. sewall will re-
turn to Maine, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
will go to Red Hook. Duchess county,
for a vacation OF ten days. Their later
movements will be governed by the plans
of the Campaign Committee.
There was little or no demonstration
at the Grand Central depot. although the
hour Of the presidential candidates de-
parture had been widely announced. Per-
haps $50 people were gathered to see him,
and they pressed around and crowded ths
entranceway.
Mrs. Bryan smiled sweetly. and Mr..
Bryan lifted his hat in response TO q
mild cheer, and then the party hurried
through the platform gates to the wait
ing train.
BRYAN ON GOTHAM PRESS.
Before leaving Mr.. 81. Johns house, Mr.
Bryan had a brief talk with the repor.
ters who were waiting TO see him Off. Hs
said that he knew when he came to New
York it was to face an antagonistic press
and he had received better treatment
than he expected. He congratulated him
self that none OF the editorials published
in this city referred to him as an Anar
chist since he arrived. He knew tha,
they had done so previously, and was de-
| lighted to believe that he had at least
partially eradicated that sentiment re.
garding him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
New German War Minister.

BERLIN. August l5.--The Rechsanzei-
ger. the official journal announces that
the Emperor has accepted the resignation
OF General Bronzart Won Schelendorf
and has appointed General Won Gossler
commander OF the Hesslan Division, in
his place as Minister OF War
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

BEVERLY. MASS. August 15.-Fire
was discovered at o'clock this morning
in ST. Mary's Catholic church. Tive fire.
men were seriously injured The build
ing was destroyed The loss Will reach
about $4,000 The property was fully in
sured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
HoKE SMITHS POSITION.
His Opinion of Democratic Boilers
from Chicago Ticket.

AUGUSTA. Ca. August l5.-Hon. Hoke
Smith, Secretary OF the Interior, replying
to an invitation to attend Bryan-Sewall
ratification meeting in Augusta. after ex-
pressing regret that he cannot be present,
says
"To the opinions which then expressed
on the financial question / still adhere
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

Hn: Coons TO wrigley to Hill; Dundon
to Kelley: Leach TO Kelley. Bases on
balls--Ofr Coons. !; of Malone, ,. Hit
by pitched ball-Williams. Struck out
by Coons, 4. wild pitches-Coons, l.
Malone. s. Time Of game-2 hours. Um-
pirc-Mr Quarles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Mrs. parne,I Sails for England.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. August l5.-Mrs.
Della Parnell sailed for Liverpool to-day.
She goes 10 England for an indefinite
stay with her daughter and grandchildren.
She is very feeble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
BRYAN ON GOTHAM PRESS.
u,.hon M C1onfert Dead.

DUBLIN, August l5.-The Right Rev
Patrick Duggan, Catholic Bishop OF cion-
fert, died to-day. Ho was consecrated
Bishop In 1872
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

LONDON, August i5.-Lord Salisbury
was Installed at Dover to-day as the
l5lst warden OF the Cinaue Ports.
The ceremony. which took place In the
presence OF a large gathering Of seople,
was an extremely brilliant AFFAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

MADRID, August 15.-The Spanish Gov
ernment has ordered the construction or
one iron-clad battieship and one cruiser
IN English yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
bulgarian Cabinet Resigns.

SOFIA, August 15.-The Bulgarian cabi-
net presented their designations TO Prince
Ferdinand to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Goxernor Stone in MOTION.

BOSTON. MASS. August i5.-covernor
Stone. OF Missouri. Is a. the Parker
House In this city. -.-...-.----.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

CANES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK
Iichmond at Roanoke,
Norfolk at Lynchburg'
Hampton at Portsmouth
Portsmouth at Richmond,
Hampton AT Norfolk
Iynchburg at Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
The weather..

r, WASHINGTON. August 15.-Fore-
Lulpu cast for Virginia Fair weather;
"""" slightly warmer during the day,
probably followed by threatening
weather; winds shifting TO southeast.
North Carolina: Fair weather, except
local thunder-storms near the coast.
The barometer has risen on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts. and In tho Northwest
and at Rocky Mountains stations. Thun-
der-storms are Indicated for the States
north of the Ohio. the Lake region. and
the central Mississippi and lower Missis-
sippi valleys, followed by clearing. cooler
weather.
Local showers are also Indicated for the
South Atlantic States and lower Missis-
sippi valley.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YEsTxzpAz
was clear and cooler. At midnight the in
dications were for continued fair weather.
State OF thermometer:
6 A. M.......-..--........'.
ga M...................s
~ M.................-..'
3 T. M................s.s. .s.s......-.s.....e
6 u. .M.................s.s .s.......oo
II Night. .....................o2
Mean Temperature. ..................Hi II
"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

ii1oahohe .......... ......~0 o o. l-l0
summary: Earned runs-RoanOke. q:
Jdmo-D9se hits ROthosmel and loft
yhier-Dane hits Wrg,cy and Fleming.
Ii0ine Leach. stolen bases-~Lynch.
III. Mrgley Kelley %. Toft. Hal
man. Double piays-Lynch 10 McCann 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
o,nrs scnEprLEp TMIs WEEK.

Lost............. l4lllli1 -o. - - 9l''..''''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-04
THE CASE OF MRS. CASTLE.


London, Nov. AT the opening OF
the Clerkenwen sessions to-day, Chair
man Mcconnell directed the special at
tention of the grand jury to the case Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter M. Castle, of San
Francisco, who are charged with stealing
goods from various London stores, saying
that it presented some remarkable cir
cumstances. He added that the facts did
not differ from ordinary charges Of lar
ceny, except for the position of the par
ties.
Continuing, the chairman stated that
upon most occasions the Castles entered
the stores together, but sometimes Mrs.
Castle was alone. Still he further as
serted, there was evidence which bore the
conviction that there was joint pos
session of the articles, and he expressed
the opinion that it was a proper case for
investigation by a common jury as, with
the exception Of one, all the several
charges were shop. lifting. The hearing
Of the case was Bet for Friday next at
1870 IN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-04
OFFICERS:

dOttW tSIIlL3 ITD3IuenJ.
w. W. SPENCE, Vice. President.
G, Il. SPENCE. Third Vice President
/, q. FISHER, Secretary and Treasurer.
JOHN MCH ENRY, Asst Secy and Tres
LOUIS MOLANE, Chairman.
ANDREW REID, BERNARD CABIN
JNO. 4. HAMBLETON. ALEX. sHAW.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-04
HOW M'KINLEY CAST HIS VOTE

As he entered the small store, in which
the booths are located, there was a stir
of agitation with the officials and mild
rustic of applause. The nominee took
his place in the line, and the systematic
march of the Australian balloting pro-
ceeded in truly Democratic fashion.
Ahead of Maj. Mckinley was a
swarthy faced workingman, whose hands
showed that he had just laid down his
tools. With some confusion he greeted
the Major and offered to yield his place,
but the offer was declined with whisper
in the mans ear, which made him beam.
''Wm. Mckinley, 723 North Market
Street." called the inspector just as the
clock marked 8.
The Major stepped forward and receiv-
ed his ballot, huge sheet, with eight
horizontal tickets, the frst one being the
Republican, headed with his own name.
He moved through the Enclosure to the
curtailed booths in the rear and stepped
into the first one. He was in no hurry.
Adjusting his eye glasses, he scrutinized
the ticket carefully. For just one minute
and eighteen seconds, he went over the
names. Then, marking the Republican
ticket at the head, indicating a straight
Republican vote, he came from the booth
and handed the ballot to the official in
charge Of the box. As he emerged from
the place there was another cheer from
those outside and another kindly ac-
acknowledgements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-04
Phones: Nos. Al, n and 2O9

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NITED STETEs,
] EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
VIM. p. Henszey and others VS., The Lang
don Henszey Coal Mining Company and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-04
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
WRECK ON THE SOUTHERN.

Lexington, n. c., Nov. 1.-(SpeciaD-
There was big wreck on the Southern
railroad near here this morning. Thir-
teen box and coal cars were smashed.
One fireman, John Brown, had his leg
broken and n brakeman had his leg
scratched. The freight going toward
Salisbury had the right of way, and wait
ed at Conrad station for the first and
second sections to pass. Then it started
to Salisbury, and ran into the third sec
ton OF the north-bound freight. The en-
gineer on the third section read his or
ders wrong, and started for Conrad sid
ing, and was going down six mile hill
at the rate six miles an hour when he
met the extra from Greensboro two miles
below Lexington All Of the crew in both
trains jumped.