davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
JUDGE JOHN II. DILLARD.
Death of This Prominent North
Carolina Lawyer.

GREENSBORO, y. C.. May 6-(Spe-
cial)-Judge John II. billiard. a distin-
guish lawyer Of this city, died at his
home, on west Iayston street, this after
noon at o'clock. He had been Ill only
since Saturday. although in very feeble
health for years Judge billiard was born
November -, 1919. I'm Rockingham county;
studied law at William and Mary College
and began the practice of law in Patrick
county. Va, I'm 1916. He was elected 10
the Supreme Court Bench Of North Caro-
lima I'm 1873 but resigned one year later
on account of ill-health.
Judge billiard moved 10 Greensboro In
1868. where he had since resided. He was
married I'm 1876. his wife being Miss Ann
Martin. daughter OF Colonel Joseph Mar
tin, OF Henry county. Va. Seven children
were born 10 them five of whom survive.
He also leaves a brother and sister
Mr.. ]. T. billiard and Mrs. Aiken-now
residing at Lakeville, y. G. Judge Dill
lard possessed a genial. kindly nature,
that made him beloved by all who knew
him. The funeral services Will be con-
Quoted from the first Presbyterian church
tomorrow at 40
Revenue-Agent Pickard seized a dis
tillery to-day belonging 10 w. b Pember-
ton. and located about six miles from
town. Seven barrels OF corn whiskey and
three copper stills were captured. The
SEIZURE was for non-payment Of back as
easements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
THE ALLEGHANY CRIME.
Trial of the Negro MnEruder-Dra-
matte Testimony.

CONVICTION, VA, May 6.-(Special)-
The trial Of Henry Magruder (colored),
for outrageous assault upon Mrs Mamie
Z. Ballengee, began in the County Court
here to-day Contrary to the general ex-
pectation, no difficulty was experienced
in obtaining a jury. The jurors are:
Damron Jennings o. b. Rose, ). @. Red
mond. -. NJ Robinson, c. W. Wright,
$. l.. Carter. G.. W. Carson. G.. n. Dam
ron, j. s. Fitzhugh, ID. A. Hepler, W. ID.
Robinson, and J. w. Bowyer.
The prosecution has not yet finished
its case, but up to the present has so
completely woven the web around the
prisoner that there seems TO be no es-
cape whatever from the conclusion that
he is guilty He has been fully identified
as a man who was seen loafing around the
place before the crime was committed,
and Mrs. Ballengee positively Identifies
him az the man who attacked her.
DRAMATIC TESTIMONY.
Some Of the descriptions given are dra-
matte IN the extreme. 1t has been proved
that the prisoner was seen on his way 10
the house Of Mrs. Ballengee on the morn
ing OF the crime by two persons; that he
attacked Mrs Ballengee In her house, and
Of her brother, boy of IL
years Of age; that he was track
ed across the mountains 20 where the
second crime was committed and the
murder took place; that his track was
taken up. and he was traced six miles,
the tracks being those OF a barefooted
man. 10 within less than a mile OF Cliff
ton Forge; that he was seen still hatleSs
on the railroad track on his way from
the point where his tracks were last seen
near Clifton Forge: that ne picked up an
old pair OF shoes that had been lying
near the railroad track for week. and
that while trying to beg a hat in Clifton
Forge he was arrested.
VERY COMPLETE.
At every point i'm the evidence his iden-
LITIGATION Is complete, and the closest
cross-eXamination cannot. it is thought
weaken any of the witnesses The case
excites great interest In this section, as
Mrs. Ballengee is a most respectable
young married woman, whose manner
and appearance would attract attention
anywhere. There seems 10 be no ques-
ton that Magruder will hang
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
OF the Norfolk and Western and Al
lied Corporations.

ROANOKE, VA. May 6.-(Special)-
The annual meetings OF the Norfolk and
Western railroad and large number OF
allied corporations were held here to-day.
The stockholders of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company met at 10
o'clock I'm Nice-President and General
Manager Sands's office. A large majority
OF the stock was represented, and Colonel
William Lamb presided. The annual re-
port was read and approved. and the fol-
lowing directors elected: L. J. Kimball.
president: Joseph /. Doran, Richard l..
Brock. Samuel A. Grocer, \. J. Dull, L. l..
Boyce Walter II. Taylor, Henry Wheelen.
Jr., Harry F. West II. S. Trout, Harold
NJ. Sill. William y. Campbell, and
Clarence II. Clark.
The Roanoke Machine-W orks elected
the following directors: +. j. Kimball,
president: c. II. CLARK, Joseph |. DoIan,
w. c. Bullitt. Joseph II. Sands. w. g..
Macdowen. and NJ. c. jameson.
The Virginia Company elected c. H..
Clark. president; +. J. Kimball, Joseph J..
Doran. A. j. Dull. W. c. Bulutt, w. c..
Macdowen. and NJ c. jameson, directors.
The Pocahontas Coal Company elected
as directors NJ. c. jameson, president;
f. j. Kimball. Joseph III. Sands. Henry
Fairfax, Joseph I. poran, j. Allen Watts,
and w. c. Bulltt.
President Kimball who usually attends
the meetings. was kept at his home, in
philadelphia. by sickness
No changes Of Importance were made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
CHARLOTTESVILLE
To Build n Modern Hotei-Robbed-
Sudden Death.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May g.
,Special)-M. S. Gleason is preparing TO
build a large modern hotel on the site
Of the Hase property, on Main street, near
the West-End Opera-House. An old
frame building IS being torn down TO
give place for the new structure. which
will front thirty-hve feet on Main street
and run back 1876 feet. II will contain
forty sleepng-rooms elegant Office, etc,
and is TO be up-to-date i'm every respect
IL will be managed by Anderson Burgess,
at present proprietor Of the Waverly
Hotel, in Culpeper.
W. II. Hin, of Ruckersville, Greene
county. came TO Charlottesville last Mon
day on business. bringing with him nearly
5000. He deposited with his friend, VII
liam Durrett, the sum OF 500 for safe
keeping About o'clock yesterday Mr.
Hi called on Mr.. Durrett for his money,
which the latter counted out in the pres
ence Of Daniel Snead, the two leaving Mr..
Durrett's place together. Later In the
afternoon Mr.. Hill discovered that he had
been robbed of all his money except $50.
The police are investigating.
WANTS TO BE MAYOR.
Captain j. IT, Rives has announced him
self as a candidate for Mayor at the
election this month. RE is a Republican,
and one Of the delegates from this dis
trict TO the st. Louis convention.
Messrs. J. G.. Martin, Robert VI. Har-
mon, and G.. W. Gilmer have been app
pointed by the County Court as com
missioners to look after the interest OF
the county, and report to the Court on the
propriety of allowing the Alberene rail-
road TO be built. The company proposing
10 construct this road was granted a
charter by the Legislature. It is to run
from North Garden to the soapstone quar-
ries at Alberene.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mary b. Hurt, daughter Of Mrs. L. G.
Hurt, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at
the residence OF Mr.. j. .. ii. Pendleton,
on north First street, in her 18th year.
Yesterday afternoon the little miss was
engaged at play with the children Of the
neiyhborhood. apparently as we'll as ever
and her death is a great shock TO her
mother and other relatives. She was a
native OF Texas, and niece OF Mrs. j. O.
II. Pendleton.
Ben. T. Madison, of Earlysyille, this
county, was taken violently insane yester-
day, and was brought here ana confined
In the county Jail Last night he tried
TO kill himself by striking his head
against the walls OF his cell. Some ter
rible wounds were inflicted. Tonight he
will be taken TO the Western State Hos
pital, where he has been previously
treated.
Mrs. Duggen died suddenly last night
at Ivy Depot of heart-disease.
Professor w. b. Atwood, OF the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College, OF
Blacksburg is i'm Charlottesville, working
for the suppression Of the San Jose scale
i'm this locality. Professor Atwood is the
State Inspector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
REMARKABLE SERMON.
DIR. Peyton Hoge FaVors the Use OF
Liturgy and Responsive Service


Wilmington Messenger
The congregation OF the First Presby-
terrain church had cause for congratula-
ton Sunday morning when their beloved
pastor, the Rev. Peyton- II. Hoge' ID. De-
made public his decision not to accept
the call Of the Independent church, OF
savannah. Ga. We know that all the
Christian denominations rejoice to know
that Ir. tAge is not TO leave Winning
ton. 49,
DIR Hoge very briefly announced his
declinatlon OF the call to Savannah, and
followed il I'D with remarkable sermon
that has caused much comment and dis
cusslon, not only among his own hock'
but among Christian people generally. IN
view OF the general interest I'm Or. hoge 5
sermon. a Messenger reporter cnHed on
him last evening and asked him about
IL:
''The sermon concerning which you ask
Information was on the Christians love
for the Church. from Palms lxxxyiL, 7
GAN nv springs are in thee" Among the
grounds OF our love for the Church
spoke Of il as the place OF worship
thought il proper 10 improve the occa-
sion by calling attention 10 the TACT thdt
Presbyterians do not make as much or
worship as they do OF preaching. some
others have, | think, unduly emphasized
the service 10 the neglect Of the sermon.
There must be a happy mean In which
sermon and service shall have an equal
Mace I'm the love Of Gods people. | took
occasion TO point out chat We did not have
10 look outside OF the Presbyterian
family for the sources Of such improve
nent. Calvin framsd the liturgy Of the
Strasburg church in 1888, and IN l5h that
of the Church OF Geneva. The BOOK OF
Common Prayer (EpiscOpaD was compiled
in l549. The present minister OF John cat
WINS church in Geneva told me rev
years ago that Calvin's liturgy - sun
used. The litursies OF Presbyterian
churches all have place for original
prayers What 1 myself would prefer -
the familiar use Of some OF the prin-
cinal hymns OF the early Church, the
repetitlon Of the Lords Prayer in concert
nv the people. and the response OF the
neople 10 the prayers by an audible
Amen. and responsive readings from the
scrlntures All of these things were an
doubtedly practiced by the earliest Chris
,ians are clearly scriptural. and have
the full endorsement Of Presbyterian
usage I also favor the use OF the Apos-
les Greed In the reception OF members
into the Church as Ruhnns describes Is
early use, or at the service OF communion.
Ii Il a part OF the standard OF the
PRESBYTERIAN Church. and II Is required 10
bs taught 10 our children. But because
vye make no public note OF It many have
supposed IL 90 be non-Presbyterian.
"rhe same principle applies to the use
~ ecclesiastical vestments. our Lord un-
ADMITTEDLY wore the distinctive garb OF a
teacher. The Geneva gown" has beer
worn by Presbyterian ministers In all
countries except the United States from
the time OF the Reformation.
II have no desire TO press any OF these
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
NEW LoNDON's GREAT DAY.
The 25Oth Anniversary of Its Found
inp-Nemory OF winthrop.

NEW LONDON, CONN, May 6.-This
city has had a grand day of it in observ-
ing her 2JOth anniversary. and she has
has also. the handsomest soldiers and
sailors monumental granite shaft fifty
feet high-to be found in New England
through the generosity Of Sebastian ID.
Lawrence. who had II erected at cost
OF more than $4,000
New London to-day also honored the
memory Of Connecticutts hrst Governor
Iohn Winthrop who came here from
Groton. England. where he was born,
with a little band Of Puritans, and found
"a the town Of New London. The cor
ner-stone OF a Winthrop monument was
laid to-day with ceremonies BETTING the
occasion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
neutrality-suspicious..
Venezuelan Romance Has Appropri-
ate Contamination in Washington.

WASHINGTON, May Cat the Nene-
zuelan legation to-day, at noon, Miss
Teresa Andrade, daughter of the Minis
ter. was married 10 Mr.. Gustav Schlott-
man, Father Lee Of StMatthew's oficiat-
ing The bride was attended by her
sister, and Mr.. Jose Andrade, her brother.
acted as best man. The guests at the
ceremony, and the breakfast following,
included members Of the diplomatic corps
and many persons prominent in official
and resident circles.
Before coming TO Washington, Minister
Andrade was Governor of the province
Of Naracaibo. Mr.. Schlottman was sue
cessful young representative Of German
capitalists in Maracaibo city, and IL was
there that the attachment leading TO
to-days wedding was formed. The young
couple will return TO Maracaibo TO live.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
Highest all in Leavening PoweLatest U. s. Govt Report
R&!A!!! RR s*ass1!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

things against the wishes OF others-even
smal minority. But desire to declare
.ne ruin as l believe H. and when my
people find that they want these thing<
they VIII know my Views.
90 not regard the fact that other
branches OF Christians use a thing. N IL
IS right and scriptural I'm itself-as an
oolecuon' but recommendation. Ths
more the churches OF Christ grow alike.
the sooner will the glorious day come
wnen the rallying cries OF sect and party
VIII no more be heard. but Christ viii bs
all and I'm all" VIM "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
FELL EIGHTY-FIyE FEET.
Hut Escaped with Only Few
Bruises.

DURHAM, n. c., May 6.-(SpeciaL)-
At Ewin Cotton Mills yesterday afternoon
Dave Parker colored bricklayer, fell
from the top Of a smokestack to the
ground, a distance Of 80 feet. The wonder
Is he was not killed instantly but
striking on the blanks below every nye
or six feet he came to the ground COM
partiyely uninjured. The doctor says no
bones are broken, and he may recover
Mr.. c. II. Norton, the builder, and a.
Bauer. the architect, who were struck
by a train a few days ago, are reported
this morning TO be no worse but Mr..
Bauer stlll remains most Of the time In
an unconscious condition. His friends
fear he will not recover
Their silver wedding was celebrated last
night by Major and Mrs. 5. +. Tomlinson.
4 great many friends assembled TO greet
them. and many wishes were expressed
that this popular couple might see their
golden wedding. The presents were nu-
merous. and some Of them exceedingly
costly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
TOMB OF AN EARLY BUDDuA
discovery OF nm Inscription That
changes an Accepted Date.
lIhe EdInburg Sootsman

RtOANiHdI.t
ut. Fuhrer archaeological surveyor in
the northwestern provinces OF India. has
made a discovery which seems 10 carry
the origin OF Buddhism much further
BACK than the accepted date I'm the nftn
century before Christ.
In the village OF Niiiva. in swamps
within the borders Of the state OF Nepsi.
ne round an Asoka pillar, surrounded for
hali mile by vast brick ruins OF monas-
terles and Of a still magnificent domed
TOMB OF honakamana. The portion OF tho
piiiar' which is still erect, has an inscrip-
uoh establishing the fact that the Buddha
commemorated Is the same as the Koua-
gamana OF the Buddhsts OF Ceylon. VINO
was the twenty-third mythical prede-
cessor OF the historical Buddha The Ne
paiese speak OF the pillar as the smoking
pipe OF Bhima Sen, their giant hero.
Inc native durbar, or council, Is TO be
asked 10 sanction scientific inyestiga-
tloh OF the ruins Of this once great set
tement OF the Aryan tribe OF the Sakyas.
VINO settled liz miles to the northeast
OF the CITY OF Benares, at a date hitherto
only conjectural. General Cunningham.
who, under Lord Canning, began the
archaeological survey OF India. long ago
Identified Kapilavastu, I'm this region. as
the birthplace of the historical Guatama.
ana the capital OF Sakya clan. Ii Is in
the sub-Himalayan district now called
Basti. and must have extended northward
into Napal, which is still second In sa-
credness only to Benares.
Nepal has now a serious dispute with
the Llama Government OF Lhasa on its
hands and Is always Jealous OF British
or foreign visitors. But should the Coy
eminent of India not discourage It's pro-
posed campaign In Thibot, the durbar
may be willing to help DR.. Fuhrer to
dig on sufficiently great scale. Nepal is
almost as little known as Thibet. al
though IT Is a protected State OF the Gov
eminent OF India, and II seems time that
II was opened as Kasmir has been, to the
saVant and the travafiar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
oHRoxoscopE At FORT MONROE,
Grand Army os the Republic Con-
Vention ut Hampton.

FORT MONROE. VA, May 6.-The
Board of Ordnance and Forthcations
spent the morning in Inspecting the Ar
tillery School. devoting about two hours
to the electrical department. where Lieu
tenant George o. Squire Third Artillery
explained the working OF new chrome
scope. recently invented by Professor
Crepere. OF Dartmouth College, and him
self. A three-hours' session was held
This afternoon behind closed doors.
The Department OF Virginia and North
carolina. Grand Army Of the Republic,
held their twenty-dfth anniversary and
convention at the Soldiers Home, Hamp-
ron to-day. II. L. Wish Of Empora.
Va. was elected department commander,
- and Comrade Dixon. OF Hampton.
,rnior vice-commander. There viii be a
banguet in honor Of the anniversary to-
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
The vienncse Crisis Ended.

VIENNA. May 6.-The municipal crisis,
which has been prolonged by the repeat
ed election Of Or. Lueger, the Anti-Se-
mite leader. to the Office OF Burgomaster
of Vienna. and his rejection by the EN-
neror was ended this morning by the
action OF the municipal Council In elect
ing Herr Strohbach. prominent vienna
merchant, 10 the office. DR.. Lueger was
1850 first Vice-burgomaster Herr
etrobbach. upon being officially Informed
80 his election. said that he would accept
me Office. but declared that he would
anti the post the moment DR.. Lueger
rno,,ld demand II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07

Mr.. II. W. Alley. OF Augusta, and Mr..
Hugh w. Henry. OF Staunton.
on Sunday the anniversary sermon will
no nreached at the Waynesboro' church.
in the morning by the Rev. A. NJ. Froser,
OF staunton. Colonel Bennett H. Young.
OF Louisville, delivering the anniversary
address in the evening.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Ex-Mayor j. T. Beckham. of Alexan-
dria. Colonel T.. T.. Stickey, OF Wood
stock. and Dr. T.. c. Conway. OF Rapi-
dan. Executive Committee OF the Western
state Hospital, were I'm town yesterday.
auditing the accounts Of the hospital
state-Treasurer Asher W Hartman Is
here visiting his brother. Captain Lewis
Hartman.
News is received here OF the marriage
last night In Key West Fla, OF Miss
Mary Il. Wren. Of this city TO G. G. Car
rollton. the ceremony being performed
by the Rev. W. f. Frazier.
AT the twenty-second annual meeting
Of the Young Mems Christian Association
last night the following officers were
elected: President. b. Hughes. sue
ceeding H. NJ. McIllhany. Vice Presi-
dents, James Ker. Henry Hutchinson. j.
II. Alexander, u. l.. Stratton. j. a. Wood
son; Secretary. j. l.. Templeton; Treas
urer c. r. Caldweh.
Miss Henrietta Booth, OF Williamsburg,
is here. the guest Of the Miss Ransons, at
"Oakenwald."
Manager John Scott has arranged 10
NAV his stanton ball team with the
Virginia Military Institute team, at Ath-
letic Park here, May 18th.
Mr.. Tyler Brock. of Richmond, was the
guest Of friends here this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
OLD NORTH STATE.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED AT THE
CAPITAL CITY.
Federal Pensions-An Important
Case Involving the Existence of "a
ernor--MiIitary Matters.

RALEIGH y. C.. May 6.-CSpecial.)-
draw Federal pensions, ranging from IS
TO SIG quarterly. About $500 is dis
trlbuted over the county every three
months.
At the funeral OF Mrs. r. b. Raney
the choir gallery was draped in white
For many years she was organist. The
flowers were the most profuse and beau
tiful ever seen here OH similar occasion.
They not only covered the casket, but
were banked about the chancel, the lee
tern. and around the casket, also.
Professor Collier Cobb, Of the State
University, will start out with his sum-
mer class in geology the day after COM
mencement. and will make a systematic
study Of the coal-helds of Deep river.
AN IMPORTANT CASE.
Mr.. r. II. Battle and Mr. f. III. Busbee
left yesterday for Washington city to
be present at the arguing OF the case Of
the Patapsco Guano Company vs.. the
state Board of Agriculture. The boards
existence hangs on the decision Of the
United States Supreme Court. The Legis-
lature i'm 1891 put tax OF . cents on each
sack OF commercial fertilizer, the pro-
ceeds to be used TO pay for perfect sys-
tenn OF fertilizer inspection. The Patapsco
company claims that. while the tax
IS ostensiby for inspection, II Is only
a subterfuge. The Agricultural Depart
ment is sustained by the proceeds Of
this tax.
Governor Carr has appointed w. j.
Andrews and c. G. Latta, Of Raleigh,
and II. NJ Miller, OF Charlotte. delegates
TO the meeting to be held in Atlanta
tomorrow TO adopt final plans regarding
| exhibits for the Southern States EXPOSE
| ton at Chicago.
The committee appointed by the Cham
Der OF Commerce to meet the Seaboard
| Airline officials regarding the rebuild
| ing the railroad shops here Is ready to
! go TO Norfolk. whenever Mr.. st. John is
ready to see them.
MILITARY.
The Governors Guards have reelected
| all the old officers. except second iienten-
| ant Lieutenant Bates resigned, and Ser
geant Crawford was elected to fiji that
/ vacancy. The company but seldom al
| lows the public the pleasure OF seeing
| the drills. but on Memoral-day they Will
be on hand as will also the cadets OF
| the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
| The neat gray uniforms of the college bat
TALON always elicit applause when the
/ bows march down the streets. The love
for the dear old gray has still a spot in
| the memory OF many
J. c. l.. Harris is out this morning
| in a circular calling for a Republican
| speaking, to be held May Sth, to denounce
''bolters and traitors" 1t may be remem-
bered that in 1892 he bolted and voted
| for Weaver, the Populist candidate.
Miss Hattie Dillon. who was so badly
| hurt here at the railroad bridge some
weeks ago, will sue the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
Prisoners Escape from Jail.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. May at an
early hour this morning, five prisoners
made their escape from the county Jail
here. and are still at large. The prison.
ers were all confined in one upper room,
and managed to cut a hole through the
roof, whence they easily reached a lower
building and jumped to the street. They
were: James Sullivan. in for house
breaking; Michael Thomas, charged with
attempted murder; James Loyeland, alb
duction: William Taylor. and John Mar
tin, robbery. A reward has been offered
for their capture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-07
BASIC CITY DRY.
And the People Are Mad-Church
conference.-the Notes.

sTAUNToN. VA. May 6.-(special)-
Judge Lyman Chalkley. I'm the County
Court OF Augusta. has decided to grant
no licenses to liquor dealers at Basic
city. No little feeling has arisen over
the matter Waynesboro, just across
South river from Basic city, was
opposed 10 license. and in the
interest OF it's schools-a mill
tary school and a female seminary-some
OF the waynesboro' people opposed the
Basic City bars. the result being that
the latter town resents the interference
CHURCH SEMI~CENTENNIAL
The semi-centennial OF the Waynesboro'
Presbyterian church will be celebrated
next Saturday and Sunday. Addresses
will be delivered on the first day by the
Rev. G.. NJ Finley. Of Thinking Springs
church. The Rev. q. Henry Smith, OF
Greensboro. n. c.: the Rev. j. A. smith,
OF Richmond; the Rev. A. r. Cooke, ana