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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
THE OLD DOMINION.
THE FOREST FIRES IN UPPER AND
LOWER STAFFORD.
A Groom's Team Runs Away-Inte-
rest I'm the Northern Neck Railroad
scheme Revfved-A Church Burn
ed-LOw Water.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March g.
Especial -Later information reports for
est-fres at several places in upper
and lower Stafford. The high winds
which prevailed made fighting the flames
dangerous. No damage reported 10
dwelling or outhouses
Mrs. Ann Shelton, widow OF Robert
ty. died In Washington yesterday; aged
60 years.
A WAGON WRECKED.
Mr.. w. Robinson Taylor. Jr., Of King
George, who was married in Danville
yesterday morning, arrived here with
his bride yesterday evening, en- route for
his home, Mountain View. This morning
while they were making some purchases
their team ran away and badly wrecked
the wagon. After making the circuit
of several of the busiest streets without
doing any damage, the horses. which had
become detached from the wagon. were
stopped near Myer & Brulle's mill. be-
tween here and Falmouth.
Mrs. J. a. Turner is in Washington,
WHtIt Silc went W iit VI
her aunt, Mrs. Mary. c. Burns, who
died there yesterday.
INTEREST REVIVED.
Interest has been revived here in the
Virginia. Fredericksburg and Western
railroad by the official announcement
that Senator c. III. Gibson, OF Mary
land. had been elected president, and
proposes To devote much of his time to
the furtherance of the enterprise, which
it is now said has the promise OF an
abundance Of capital. In the new d.
rectory are included prominent men Of
Virginia. New York, and New Eng
land. The road as surveyed will run
from Millenbeck. on the lower Kappa
hammock, 10 Davis, in Tucker county
W. Va. State-Senator Little is the gene
raj counsel for this road, and Is enthusi-
astic over its prospect.
Court to-day who have Just returned
report that several forest-fires have oc-
CURED in that county doing much dam
age to growing timber and fencing. A
colored Baptist church was burned last
night. The origin Of this fire is un-
known.
The water in the Rappahannock and
Potomac rivers was lower for the past
two or three days than at any time since
the blizzard Of March, 1ss9
a fair crowd was present at court
but no business of Importance was
transacted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
TUsKEEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE.
Possession OF Christian Character,
Education, and Property Urged.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. March 1.-THE
fifth annual session of the Tuskeegee
negro conference is now in session at
Tuskeegee. There are over GOO people
present. and fifteen States are repre-
sented-eight southern and seven north
ern. The meeting Is presided over by
Booker T. Washington. The following
declaration was unanimously adopted:
"We are more and more convinced as
we gather in these annual conferences
that we shall secure our rightful place
as citizens in proportion as we possess
Christian character. education, and pro-
perty To this end We urge parents
10 exercise rigid care In the control of
their children, and the doing away with
the one-room cabin and the mortgage
habit We urge the purchase OF land, i'm
proved methods Of farming, diversified
crops. attention to stock-raising. dairying,
and fruit-growing, and more interest In
learning the trades, now too much neg
lected.
80 We urge that a large proportion OF
our college educated men and women give
the benefit of their education along in
dustriaI lines. and that more educated
ministers and teachers settle in the cOun-
try districts.
'.s. As In most places. the public schools
are In session only three or four months
during the year we urge the people, by
every means possible. to supplement- THIS
time by at least three or four additional
months each year: that no sacrifice be
considered too great to keep the children
in school. and that only the best teachers
be employed.
~. We note with pleasure the organiza-
ton OF other conferences, and we advise
that the number be still more largely
increased.
As we look back over the five annual
sessions of this conference We are con-
WINGED that marked improvem INT has
been made among the masses, In getting
rid OF the one-room cabin. In The pur-
chase of land, In greater economy. in
getting out Of debt, In the raising OF
more food-supplies, In the .lore con-
slderate treatment OF women. a greater
desire for higher education, a higher
standard Of morals, and a widespread
and intense purpose to get into better
conditions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Their heard complaints az to the license
taxes imposed by tho ely.

Their heard complaints az to the license
taxes imposed by tho ely.
The Executive Committee OF the Baptist
City Missionary Society will hold regu-
lar meeting tonight In the office OF Be-
cond-Auditor Josiah Ryland, In the state
Library building.
An important meeting Of the Third Pre-
cinct Democratic Club. OF Marshall Ward,
will be held tonight at the club-room,
Twenty-sixth and NJ street. All Demo-
Gratis are invited to attend.
Miss Garlic Comstock. the well-known
artist. returned last evening from a five
months visit to friends In New York
city and Glen Ridge, n. J. While in the
metropolis Miss Comstock visited all the
prominent art galleries.
The Rev. Baylus Cade. formerly pastor
OF the Venable-Street Baptist church. has
just been appointed chaplain Of the Fede-
raj Penitentiary at Leavenworth, kans.,
with a salary Of 1850 a year. The APP
pointment is for life.
A decree OF absolute divorce has
been granted to Mrs. Annie c. Klein
from her husband, Mr. Charles Klein
in the Law and Equity Court. The plea
was based on the wilful desertion OF An
ME Klein by Charles Klein.
The gross earnings of the Norfolk
and Western railroad for January We're
s975,5s2 against Ss22.iS9 for the same
month last year. The net earnings were
s233,93l, against $SS.l75 for January
1895, an increase Of sli5,756.
Marriage licenses were Issued II
Washington Wednesday TO Charles r.
Chandler, OF Richmond. Va. end Ha.-
tie Il. Leary. Of Prince William county,
Va. Charles c. Gordon, and Sadie
Davis. both of Richmond.
On Wednesday afternoon about o'clock
the roof OF the residence of Mr.. Vir-
ginus Bosseux, corner Thirty-second
and o streets caught fire from a burn
ing chimney. The fire was put out with
out calling the Fire Department Dam
age, about SIS.
Messrs. w. A. Turk, general passsr-
ger agent of the Southern railway; I.
J. Anderson. general passenger agent
OF the Seaboard Airline: II. NJ. Finer
son, general freight and passenger agent
Of the Atlantic coast-Lne. held a con-
ference in this city on "Wednesday.
The revival services at Asbury Metho-
dist church are increasing in interest:
large congregations attend. and there
have been a number of conversions al
ready. The pastor, Rev. W. A. CHRIS
tian, is assisted by Rev. W. ID. Hol
comb. Afternoon services at and night
services at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
THE ANDREWS CASE.
The Argument Concluded Last
Night-AnOther Indictment.

STAUNToN, VA, March 5.-tspecIal)-
For ten days the County Court has been
trying Stuart Andrews, charged with
murder in attempting malpractice on
Miss Alice Bibble. OF Sangersville
Messrs. Charles Curry. Harry Bleas, and
ex-United District-Attorney William Il.
Craig spoke this morning in Andrews's
defence. Owing TO the strain OF the
protracted trial, Commonwealth's-A
ney Meade +. White, after speaking a
half hour this evening. begged Judge
Chalkley foi an adjournment. Tonight,
after two hours recess, Mr.. White was
not well enough 10 conclude. and his as
sociate, Mr.. Lawrence Peyton, summed
up for the State The jury took the
case, and are locked up until tomorrow.
Under the Courts instructions no severer
verdict than manslaughter can be re-
turned under this indictment, but the
accused is indicted on another charge
that of numbering Miss Bibbie In commit
ting the malpractice, In contradlstinc-
ton to the Indictment now In issue. al
leging murder as resultant from an at
tempt.
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rHF RICHMOND DISPAToH-FRIDAY, MARCH s. 1886!

with the exception Of the al!-around
gymnasts medal. which was AWARDED
to Mr.. Ayers. The committee-conslst-
ing OF DIR. Barringer. Mr.. Lille. and Mr.
Echols-decided that the other medals
should not be delivered. owing to the
lateness OF the hour. They VIII DC
given to the respective winners to-mor-
row, when the results are made known
by the committee The medals are
beautiful lot OF gold, silver. and bronze.
The one given by Professor Harrison Ior
the best wrestler and boxer was pro-
badly the prettiest design.
PROFESSOR THORNTON SPEAKS.
In delivering the all-'round medal 10
Mr.. Ayres, Professor Thornton made
one OF his usual happy speeches. re-
caIi,ng athletic events of old Greece,
when Attica cheered on the victors with
the smiles of her fair maidens. and lau-
rel wreaths as tokens. The gymnasium
was crowded to its utmost seating ca
pacity. the improved stand and track
being packed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
THE COCKADE CITY.
VIII Probatcd-SurpIicc ChOfrs-
Personals and Briefs.


PETERSBURG, VA, March 5.-(Spe-
al)-The viii of the late a. j. Blick
was admitted to probate in the Hastings
Court to-day. Mr.. George w. Blick Ia
brother Of the deceased) qualifying as
administrator.
A telegram from Lynchburg to-day
announcing the critical Illness Of Mr..
Ward Parrish, well-known young man
of this city who a few days ago went
to Lynchburg, hoping that change
would benefit his health. The young
man is i'll OF consumption.
Mrs. DR.. Thompson and daughter, OF
New Orleans. who for some time have
been guests in the family OF Judge ID.
A. Hinton, left for their home last eve
ming.
Mr.. Ezra Wells, an efficient member
o. the police corps for some years past,
is lying at the point of death at his home.
in Blandford
SURPLICED CHOIRS.
Grace GpiscopaD church will introduce
its surpliced choir on Easter Sunday-a
male choir altogether. 1t Is not impro-
bable that st. Pauls church Will fol-
low in this respect at n later date.
Mr.. Charles b. Mann, accompanied by
several Of the clerks of committees
OF the late House OF Delegates. left this
morning on a peasure-trip to Florida,
10 be absent for some days. Among the
pleasure-seekers was a son of Hon. j.
Hoge Tyler
The Hastings Court wound up It's bust
ness for the term to-day and adjourned.
The term was quite a busy one, ana
several important cases had to be con-
tinued until the March court.
CENTRAL HOSPITAL.
The Executive Committee OF the Board
OF Directors OF the Central State Hos
pital met to-day. The main business of
the meeting was to open bids and award
contracts for supplies for the hospital
for the next three months. While the
principal articles to be supplied consist
of clothing. groceries,. and fuel. ii is
said that in detail the number Of these
articles runs up to some eighty or ninety
different things.
Rev. Mr.. Cox. OF Richmond, who has
been invited to take pastoral charge OF
the sOld-Street church. in this city, will
preach at that church on Friday night.
1t is said that Mr. II. Il. Davis, on
behalf OF the Washington-Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church. has comple<ed the
reply Of the official board 70 the publ
cation OF Rev. DR.. A. G.. Brown. The
reply will fully cover the position OF the
church In the matter Of the removal Of
Rev. DR.. Starr as well as all criticisms OF
the action OF the church in the premises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
WILLIAMSBURG.
Ho.pitaI Matters-Lnnd snle-Good
Temp1ars.

TempIaFs'
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March 5.-(Spe-
cial)-The Hospital Executive Committee
met at the hospital yesterday In regular
monthly session. A number Of bills con-
,racted during the past month were
audited and other matters Of routine
character looked after. The committee
decided to purchase new dynamo,
having capacity Of about 6DJ lights. The
committee also decided TO resume work
ON the building to Ie occupied by the
insane sick about-the 18th OF this month,
II the weather is favorable. and the clerk,
Mr.. John L. Mercer was directed 10 so
notify the architect, Mr. Carl Ruehr-
mund. OF Richmond.
The superintendent of the hospital has
been notified that the regular annual
appropriation has been reduced $500,
the last annual appropriation being
81, 900.
A valuable tract Of land i'm York coun-
ty. containing about 276 acres. was sold
yesterday to Mr.. G.. Helm. late OF New
York. for s., 800 cash.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. H. Constable, the well-known New
York architect. who has charge or the
improvements on the old Gait lot, was
here yesterday looking after his work
a large sum Of money has been set ASIDE
by the parties owning this property for
its Improvement.
A deed Of bargain and sale was on
yesterday recorded In the Clerks office
here from Edward f. Barney. conveying
10 Louise J. Barney all OF jamestown
Island. except that portion twenty-five
acres) which was given some time ago to
the Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities
GOOD TEMPLARS.
The Good Templars lodge of this place
held an open meeting last night in the
Baptist church, which was largely at
tended. The meeting was called to order
by the chief templar. and after prayer
by the chaplain speeches were made
by members. among whom were Mayor
Henley. a. T. Cloves. +. c. Davis, and
John III. Seymour The last-named gen.
tleman's speech was an address of rare
merit. and is well spoken Of by those who
heard il.
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DEATHS.

CARTER-Died, Thursday, March s.
1856. at 1i:2O o'clock p NJ. at the resi-
dence OF her husband. No. uQ3 Brook ave-
nue.. Mrs. FLORENCE WALTON CAR
TER, wife Of Thomas b. Garter, In the
10Th year OF her age.
She leaves a husband and nine children
TO mourn their loss.
Funeral notice hereafter.
COLLINS.-Died, Thursday March o.
1886. at $40 O'Clock =. NJ, at the residence
OF his brother-in-law. John Adam. No.
1905 east Broad street, CHARLES H.
COLLINS. I'm the 3Sth year OF his age.
Funeral from above residence SATUR-
DAY at 1890 o'clock A. NJ. Friends OF
the family are invited TO attend.
SYDNOR.-Died, at Warsaw, Richmond
county. on Friday. February q, 1886,
CARRIE, infant child of G. Milton and
Nora l.. Sydnor; aged months and 5
days.
WALLER STEIN.-Died, Thursday
night. al II :35 o'clock, GUSTAVUS WAL
LERSTEIN, in the Dth years OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
WILKES.-Died, Thursday. March 5.
1886. at $50 =. NJ. at his residence, No.
$50 north Eighth street, JOHN W.
WILKES. in the 55th year OF his age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET.
plans for Entertaining the veterans
Next ,yune Discussed Inst Night.

A meeting of the General Committee
Of ARRANGEMENTS for the reunion OF the
United Confederate Veterans vas held
Al the Mechanics Institute last night at
, o'clock, and various plans for enter
aiming the host of veterans who VIII
assemble here next June were discussed.
Those present were General Peyton Wise
ichairman), Captain Thomas Elicit, Cap
Jain Martin w. Lakewood. Colonel John
Murphy. Colonel Charles T. Loehr. Colo
mel Robert n. Northen, Colonel George
l.. Christian, Joseph c. Dickerson. James
Il. Ferriter Colonel S. II. Gates. General
r. A. Brander, Colonel r. l.. Maury,
Otway S. Allen. and A. b. Clarke.
General Wise reported that the appro-
priation of $4,000 for entertaining visi-
tors and $4,000 for the auditorium had
been generously made by our City Coun-
Gil: that the Auditorium Committee would
meet on Tuesday TO award the contract
for erecting the building. and that the
Legislature had appropriated $500 for i'm
provements TO the Lee monument.
He read circular letter. which the
committee will address TO the various
Confederate veteran camps, and cause
TO be made public. but its adoption was
postponed until the next meeting.
General Wise stated that IL was neces-
sary 10 take some action in reference to
adopting an official programme for the
reunion. and that there were two gentle
men present who desired to make propo-
sitiona to the committee. Mr. j. L. Hill.
of the Hill Printing Company, stated
that they rad made all arrangements
TO get out souvenir volume. which
would be creditable TO the veterans and
to themselves. Messrs. Saunders &
Baptist also applied for permission to get
up programme. and promised to give
the committee a good book The j. L.
Hill Company were awarded the exclu-
sive privilege.
The chairman was authorized to APP
point an Advisory Committee OF five who
were instructed TO take charge of the
question OF issuing invitations and 10
confer with the jefferson Davis Monu-
ment Association.
Letters were read from the Confede-
rate Veteran Association. of Washington,
and the Louisiana Division OF the Army
of Northern Virginia, saying they were
coming 10 Richmond in large numbers
and asking for information as 10 quarters.
etc.
Mr.. Thomas p. Buford, of Roanoke.
wrote letter suggesting that as there
would be such an immense, crowd in
Richmond during the reunion separate
headquarters for each State be provided.
In order that comrades may be able 10
locate and md each other who come from
different States.
Action on this suggestion was deferred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
A MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS.
The Gymnastic Tourney mt the Uni
versity of Virginia.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, March
5.-(Special)-A magnificent success was
the tourney, which the Fairweather
Gymnasium Association gave here to-
night. The work ON the dying trapeze
leaping, parallei-bar acts, boxing. and
wrestling were all fine. Probably the
most unique and beautiful event was
the Roman ladders. In which fve par
ticlpated The work on the single ira
peze by Ayers was marvellous for an
amateur. The double-trapeze by Heiner
and Goldbach was fine. In the general
tumbiing Ayres again distinguished him
SELF by his general action. and the i'm
pressIon he conveyed OF lack OF bones
and OF being one system OF joints.
Owing to one OF the contestants drop
ping out from sickness. the wrestling
and boxing was not decided tonight. but
was postponed.
THE MEDALS.
No medals were delivered tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO FOR THE
NEW YORK MAYNARD. February
a, is96.-Sealed proposals. endorsed
Proposals for Tobacco for the New York
Navy-Yard. TO be opened March 81, 1885,.
Will be received at the Bureau OF Sup
plies and Accounts, Navy Department.
Washington, ID. c., until II o'clock noon,
March 81, 1886. and publicly opened imme-
dlately thereafter. TO furnish at abe New
York Navy-Yard 10000 pounds of Navy
Tobacco. The tobacco must conform 10
the Navy standard and pass the usual
naval inspection. Blank forms OF propo-
sails will be furnished upon application
10 the Navy Pay Office, New York, or to
the Bureau. Samples Of the standard to-
bacco viii be furnished upon Application
TO the Bureau. The attention OF manu-
facturers and dealers IL Invited. Tie bids.
all other things being equal. decided by
lot The Department reserves the right
10 waive defects or TO reject any or all
bids not deemed advantageous 10 the
government EDWIN STEWART. Pay
masters General, United States Navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

WASHINGTON, d. c., March D.
These officers were elected at the meet
ing OF the Republican Congressional
Campaign Committee tonight to serve
for the ensuing two years:
j. w. Babcock. Wisconsin; chairman.
L. ID. Apsley, Massachusetts,; VICE
chairman.
William r. Thompson, Michigan; urea
surer.
Executive Committee. Fl. Hull Iowa;
Joseph Cannon. Illinois; j. s. Sher-
man. New York; Jesse Oyerstreet In
diana: William David Mercer. of Ne
braska, and Senators Pritchard of North
Carolina, Pettigrew Of South Dakota,
and Mitchell, OF Oregon.
Representative Warren b. Hooker, OF
New York, presided
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Mr.. Martin Now at the Jefferson.

Mr.. j. Il. Martin has been engaged
as night clerk at the Jefferson. and has
entered upon the discharge OF his duties
there. Mr.. Martin was two years chief
clerk at the Gladys Inn. and came prom
inently before the public as one OF the
two witnesses who saw Colonel Henry
9. Parsons killed In the lobby OF that
hotel last June, year ago. Mr. Mar
tin left Clifton Forge 10 take position
as assistant clerk and book-keeper at
the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke. Va. and
y Is from that hosiery that he came
10 the Jefferson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Personal. and nriefs.

Mr. Irving l.. Beverage. who has been
quite sick, Is now convalescing.
Mira, l.. y. Morris has just returned
from business trip to New York
Miss Annie Curtin has Just returned
from stay Of two weeks IN New York.
Miss NJ. A. Curtain, OF 4os east Grace
street, has returned 70 the city fron
New York.
The Council COMMITTEES on Finance held
3 meeting YESTERDAY evening and fur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Fire in Mckinney. Texas.

DALLAS. TEN. March 5.-Private
kilograms to insurance headquarters In
Dallas state that the business portion
OF the town of Mckinney was visited
by a disastrous confiagration after mid
night this morning. which did damage
amounting to about $4,000. The block
I'm the heart Of the town. known as the
Jesse Shain block. was totally destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Death of a weiI-Known Lady.

KING GEORGE COURTHOUSE. March
5.-(Special) Mrs. Grigsby, for some
years a helpless invalid, and one of the
most widely-known ladies OF this coun-
ty. died last night. She was e6 years
old. She leaves a husband Captain c. w.
Grigsby) and six children.
For some years she was useful In her
community. and prominent in church cir
cles. Her death is lamented by the whole
DeoDle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

AUGUSTA. GA. March 5.-Governor
William C. Oates. Of Alabama. in letter
to ex-United. States Senator Patrick
Walsh. says: II am now inauguratirg
active measures to have Alabama repre-
scented by a good exhibit at the Chicago
exposition. agree with you that II is
a msst remarkable opportunity which Is
extended TO our States. and should not
be allowed 70 pass unavailed."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
knights of PythIas Proclamation.

LIMA, O.. March March 5.-The pro-
clamation Of Supreme Chancellor Richie,
regarding the Knights of Pythias en-
campment and Supreme Lodge meeting.
has been issued. He calls the lodge TO
meet in Cleveland. August 18th, and
the encampment OF the military order
will be held there, II satisfactory rail-
road arrangements can be made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Dcath of nm Ashland Indy.

ASHLAND. VA. March 5.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Mary Frances Taylor, wife of Mr.
C. c. Taylor, died to-day at IL o'clock
from Brights disease. after an illness Of
some months. She was Miss Vass Her
funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon at o'clock from the residence. The
pall-bearers will be Messrs. ID. Il. Cox
s. NJ. Stone, ]. NJ. Stone, Or. H. c.
Scott, Lorenzo Lane. and Lewis Delarue
The interment will be at Woodland Gem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
COL. LAMB SPEAKS OUT.
Says He IL Not for BILE
Chnirmen.

NORFOLK, VA, March 5.-Colonel
William Lamb. chairman of the Republi-
member of the National Committee, asserts
that the statement that he is for Reed or
has done anything TO influence any ones
choice in Virginia is false.
Colonel Lamb tonight said: There Is
no discord except in Richmond and Nor
folk cities, where the two chairmen are
considered so unreliable by the great
majority of the party that they are clam
orous for a change. The choice of the
Norfolk Republicans for the presidential
nomination is not known by the execu-
tive committee"