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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
wAYNEsBORO' PREsByTERIANs
Celebrate the Semi-CentenniaI OF
Their Church.

STANTON, VA, May n.-(Special)-
The semi-centennial exercises Of the
Waynesboro' Presbyterian church began
on Saturday and closed last night. when
Colonel Bennett Young, OF Louisville. Ky,
to crowded congregation delivered an elo-
quent address on the subject Of "Presbyte-
rianism.' Present at the semi-centennial
were large crowds and a number Of visit
ing ministers. Yesterday Waynesboro'
was filled with visitors. The Rev. A. NJ.
Frazer of Stanton, preached the an
nlversary sermon in the Presbyterian
church, and an overflow congregation was
preached to in the Baptist church by the
Rev. Dr. Jacob Henry Smith, Of Green's
boro'. n. G.
on Saturday. at the parent church at
Thinking Spring, addresses were made by
DR.. }. II. Smith, DR.. J. Z. Smith. OF
Richmond, and Rev. A. NJ. Frazer. Tink-
ling Spring church Is the parent stock
from which several OF the prosperous
Presbyterian churches OF Augusta have
sprung. Its pastors have been among
the strongest men I'm the Southern Pres
byterian Church. Such men as DR. Rose
bro, DR.. Strickler and DR. Dabney have
served at Tinkling-Spring, and It's second
pastor was the blind preacher, William
Waddell. whose matchless oratory has
been immortallzed by William Wirt's ac-
count OF Mr.. Waddelrs elOquence in
Orange county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
NORTHUMBERLAND.
Several Addresses and n Free-siIver
Delegation.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, May 11.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Democrats Of Northumberland
assembled at Heathsvllle in mass-meet-
ing to-day and adopted resolutions and
elected delegates to the Stanton conven-
ton. After the meeting was called 10
order Hon. James Bailey, Of Texas was
introduced. and for nearly two hours
held the large audience captive by his
eloquence. lie upheld his reputation as a
distinguished speaker, and was given close
attention throughout his masterful dis
cussiOn of the financial question. He
earnestly advocated silver His speech Is
regarded by some as one Of the finest
ever delivered within the walls Of our
courtroom. other speeches were made
by the champions Of the single and double
standard respectively, and some
lively tits were had Resolutions were
adopted reafilrming allegiance 20 Democ-
racy. recognizing the financial question
as one now demanding the greatest at
tention, denouncing the decentralization Of
silver by the Republicans, and attributing
to IL a great deal of the hardship of the
times, recognizing the double standard as
the only means of restoring prosperity,
approving the course OF Hon. w. A.
Jones and John w. Daniel. and formally
declaring I'm favor Of the free and un-
limited coinage of silver, Independent Of
the action of other nations. at the ratio
Of l6 to /, and instructing delegates 10
the state convention to vote only for the
advocates thereof. The delegates are as
follows LOttsburg District II. Booker
and T. j. Bird: Heathsville District. II.
II. Walker and w c. Snow; Fairfield Dis
trict. r. II. Blundon and a. b. Williams;
Wycomaco District. John c. Harding and
Goidsborough Hall; gates-at-Large'
Or. Hiram Harding and l.. 7. Smith.
The delegates are for free silver. No
thing was said about the unit rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
JAMES CITY.
Nothing Said About the Unit Rule I'm
the Convention.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. May 11.-(Spe-
c.al)-Pursuant to notice given by the
county chairman CMr. Andrew J. Barnes,
the Democrats Of James City assembled
100 the courthouse during the recess of
the court to-day 70 elect delegates and
a.ternates 20 the State convention and
the district conventions. 20 nominate a
candidate for Congress. The meeting was
presided over by DR.. Edwin G. Booth,
from Jamestown District. The follow
irg delegates 10 the stanton convention
were chosen: Lyon c. Tyler. Walker
Ware and p. G. Booth. To the district
convention Park Jones, Cyrus A. Brand
and ID. W. Marsion were elected.
Nothing was sa'i in regard TO the unit
rule
The following was unanimously adopt
al.
Resolved by the Democrats Of James
city county. I'm mass-meeting assembled.
That we cordially endorse the course I'm
Congress OF Hon. John W. Daniel and
Hon. ID O. Tyler: that we believe that
81 is the wise policy Of the country TO
return 90 the free coinage Of both gold
and silver and We are opposed to giving
either metal the advantage OF the other.
ST. Lyon q. Tyler spoke at length in
favor of this resolution, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
ELEVEN LIVES LOST.
Terrible Explosion Of Boilers on a
Mississippi River Tow Boat.
CRAFT SINKS IN FIVE MINUTES.
A Number of Persons Seriously In
tured-several of Them May Die
The Cause of the Catastrophe Tn
known.

-VICKsBURG, MISS. May n.-One OF
the most terrible disasters OF recent years
occurred last night about twenty
five miles below this city. The tow
boat Harry Brown, OF Pittsburg, up
ward-bound from New Orleans, ex-
ploded her boilers at IL o'clock. The
boat was a complete wreck and sank In
less than five minutes. Eleven lives
are known TO have been lost, including
Norman " bravo, pilot; G. W. Bards-
ley, steersman; William Dougherty. chief
engineer; Miss Annie Hess chambermaid;
Tom Judge. and William Wilson. fire.
men. The bodies Of First-Mate William
Fitzslmmons, Second-Mate George Kern.
and william Kelly, iamp-trimmer, were
recovered. and brought to this city by
the steamer Wash Honshell, which. for
tunately, was In sight OF the Brown az
the time Of the wreck.
OF the officers and the crew Of the
Harry Brown there are in the marine
ward Of the Vicksburg Hospital, as fol-
lows: Captain John KERN. master: hip
seriously hurt; William Grimm. carpen-
ter: leg broken; John Hardy. badly
scalded, and otherwise Injured; Don De
laney, second engineer; badly scal1ed. and
otherwise seriously injured internally /.
will probably die.
Pilot bravo. who was lost. was from
Pittsburg. The towboat Honshell was
so near the scene when the explosion oc-
CURED that her yawls were lowered. and
promptly manned and saved many lives
that would have been lost II it had not
a.. In
KERN, the master OF the Brown, al
though seriously injured. remained on
the afterpart Of the cabin-roof of the
Brown, where he had been blown by the
explosion. This portion Of the cabin
Aoated off from the hull as the latter
sank.
Captain KERN and Pilot Dan. Kahn
were I'm the Browns pilot-house when
the explosion occurred. Captain KERN
states that II would be impossible for any
one 10 tell how many Of the seven
boilers exploded. as the darkness pre-
vented any one from seeing anything
He says II seemed TO him that the hull
went down in less than a minute. Cap
tain KERN says that he has no blame
TO attach 10 any one. as the cause OF the
explosion will never be known. since the
chief engineer. William Dougherty. who
was on watch, was lost
The Harry Brown was built in 1852,
and was owned by the big coal firm OF
Brown e CO.. OF Pittsburg. The boat
was in perfect order, and had just clean
ed boilers at New Orleans. Captain
KERN says she was running at her
usual speed, and under no special pres
sure
She carried a list Of forty-elght officers
and crew, all white. She had In tow
six empty barges and two fuel-boats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
4 HOT FIGHT
In Northampton County Over the
Currency Question

In southampton touhtH ONt' INV
Currency Question
CAPE CHARLES. VA, May n.-tSpe-
cial.)-The Democrats of Northampton
county held mass-meetlng to-day in the
courthouse. at Eastville, and elected
delegates to the State convention. Coun-
ty-Chairman Il. L. Ailworth presided,
with w. b. Fitzhugh as secretary. one
of the hottest political fights in the his
tory of the county took place. The
trouble began when resolutions favoring
free and unlimited coinage Of silver were
offered by DR.. G.. r. Moore. They also
instructed the delegates to use their
every effort in the Staunton convention
20 effect the nomination OF none but
well-known silver men as delegates 10
Chicago.
Judge Gllmer Vendau and Common
wealth s-Attorney Mears and Hon. S. 5.
wilkins made strong speeches In oppo-
sltion 10 the resolutions, and in favor OF
a gold standard.
Or. Charles Smith. DR. c. r. Moore,
and T. b. Robertson favored the silver
resolutions.
After considerable heated debate the
resolutions were slightly modified, and
passed by the meeting.
The delegates elected are all strong
silver men, and are as follows: w. T.
Thomas. Dr. Charles Smith, J. L. Fowler,
r. l.. Anworth, Dr. John T. wilkins,
Jr. II. l.. Upshur, IT. Il. Robertson,
DR. Garland r. Moore, J. s. Williams,
Dr.. Austin Brockenbrough, and Luther
Willis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
READY FOR STAUNT0N
DslesateS Elected 10 the State Demo
cratic Convention.
COUNTY MEETINGS YESTERDAY.
ninging Resolutions of Nnnscmond
IN Favor OF suboriinnting All Else
Other Counties for Free silver.

SUFFOLK. VA. May u.-(Speciai)- -
Tho Democrats Of Nansemond county
mo, here to-day FOR the purpose OF choos-
hfr J. f. west county chairman. pre-
sided. and made an enthusiastic speech on
ibe issues Of the campaign, and counselled
harmony in the party. Eighteen dele
eafcs and alternates were chosen, as fol-
lows. To represent the county-at-large.
T. West. Suffolk. W. n. McAnge ].
j, Booker. T. b. Britt. II. Il. Smith, and
T. IT, Pruden: Chuckatuck District. SID
-.v r. Ellis. DR. J. NJ. Raby. }. T.. Rives,
IL s. Branch. and Il. +. Stalllngs. dele
gltos. Tazewell J. Saunders. A. w. Bal
lard j. G.. Dennis. Or. c. w. Butts, and
Vs. j. simons. alternates; Cypress Dis
tr.ct. a. ID. Milteer and l.. u. Brinkley,
delegates. James Britain and f. Z.
Parker alternates: Hollyneck District,
d. Thomas II. Barnes, T. G. Daughtrey
aud A. H. Baker delegates; j. Frank
Cltchin. J. x. =. Daughtrey. and A. +.
Holiday. alternates; Sleepy-Hol Dis
tr.ct. John T. Caps and Willis j. Lee,
delegates S. Bryant and f. NJ. Arthur,
areHates.
The following resolutions were unani-
u0usiy adopted:
j. Resolved. That the question Of good
government. on which depends our pence
prosperity and civilization, is involved
lu iho maintenance Of the supremacy Of
The Democratic party. and IS paramount
b. al others. and whether we are sill.
yerites or oddities we subordinate ali
other considerations 20 that OF preserving
harmony In our ranks and the integrity
Of our party.
@. Resolved. That we are unalterably
opposed 10 the unit rule and hereby in
ttruct our delegates 10 the Staunton con-
ventl0n 20 vote against its adoption.
While the representatives, were chosen
regardless Of their views on the financial
question. IL is believed that about four
Gfhs Of them favor the gold standard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12

hereby instruct our delegates to the State
convention to vote for no man as a dele.
gate to the national convention TO be
held In Chicago I'm July next who does not
favor this policy.
2 That The delegates to the State con-
yention be Instructed TO vote for the
adoption OF the unit rule
3. That we favor the reDeal OF the 10
per cent. tax on State banks circulation.
T. That we heartily endorse the course
OF our fellow-citizens. United States Sena-
tor John W. Daniel and our Representa-
tive. Hon. Peter j. Otey, in the National
Congress.
Mr.. Eugene Oulh presented the follow
ing resolution. which was adopted:
Resolved. That we favor new Consti-
tuition. believing that therein lies the only
remedy for reducing the expenses OF our
state Government. and making a CORES
ponding reduction OF taxes. and We in
struct our delegates TO the Staunton con-
vention to so represent this people.
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Arrest OF an Accomac Young Man.
His Statement

oNANCOCK, VA, May n.-(Special)-
Saturday afternoon Constable Tankard
Kellam arrested at Mappsville. In the
northern part OF Acccmac. young man
named Woody Chase. OF, a requisiton
from the Governor OF Maryland, issued
more than two years ago. Chase was en-
gagged in taking oysters from the Potomac
river. and IL is claimed that while In St
Mary's county. Md. he killed two ne
groes who were in a boat with him and
threw their bodies overheard. Governor
Brown. OF Maryland. made a requisition
ON the Governor Of Virginia for Chase,
and the requisition was duly honored and
sent TO the Sheriff Of Accomac. but some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
LOUISA's VIEWS.
Free SiIver-DeIcgates to stanton
md the Congregational Convention,

md the Congregational Convention.
LOUISA, VA, May n.-(Special.) 1.-THE
Democrats OF Louisa assembled in mass
meeting to-day at the courthouse. and
after reorganization OF the party reso-
lutions were adopted and delegates were
elected TO Staunton.
Plain and strong resolutions favoring
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver
at IS TO l. Independent Of other nations,
were passed. the unit rule was endorsed
unequivOcally, and solid silver delega-
ton was urged 10 be sent to Chicago.
The course OF the Hon. John W. Daniel
In the United States Senate in behalf Of
free silver was endorsed. and the thanks
Of the convention rendered him for his
eminent services In behalf the peoples
cause.
THE DELEGATES.
A double set Of delegates were elected,
and both sets instructed to vote solidly
for free silver candidates only.
The delegates are as follows: To the
Alexandria convention. on August 13th
10 nominate a candidate for Congress.
DR.. +. Pendleton. Captain William
B. Pendleton, William Kean, Gene
raj William McComb, Lee Rosson,
S. i. Henson, X. j. Gordon, w.
s. Gooch, w. j. Daniel. DR.. j. W. Baker,
Or. r. l.. Barrel. G. w. Bumpass. James
4. Meredith, and Jackson Anderson To
the State convention at Staunton.
Jackson Anderson ]. r. Meredith, G.
W. Bumpass. DR.. Baker r.. L. Gordon.
Dir. r. l.. Barrett. w. S. Gooch. w. j.
Daniel. r. n. Harris. William J. Crank.
William Kean. 5. p. Henson, w. j. Irby,
and Henry V. Moncure.
CONGRESSIONAL ASPIRANTS.
Congressional aspirants for the nomina-
ton in the Eighth District were pre-
sent, as follows: Judge j. Il. McCabe, Il.
Il. Meredith. Frank +. Anderson, and
j. +. Rixey. all OF whom made short adj
dresses, stating their position on the
financial question. All endorsed the free
silver cause, and stated that there was a
good show 10 elect clean free-silveT
President. The delegates to the Alexan-
dria convention are divided mainly be-
tween McCabe and RiXey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12

A gentleman who arrived in this city
last night from Lunenburg Courthouse.
SAYS that evidence is being collected with
a view OF indicting Rena Barnes as i'm
plicated In the murder OF Mrs. Lucy Jane
Pollard. II will be remembered that II
has been stated by a negro man arrested
in Mecklenburg county for burglary that
Rena Barnes was seen with one Of the
pair Of bracelets which belonged 10 Mrs.
Pollard, and which were stolen at the
time Of the murder. The Dispatches in
formant also says that there Is talk OF
trying 10 secure additional evidence with
which 10 make up another case against
Pokey Rarnes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
Proposed street-Car Line at EmporIo

EMPORIA, VA, May 9-(Special)-Du-
ring the recent term Of the County Court
petition was presented TO Judge George
p. Barham by w. W. Green and others
asking permission TO run a street-car
line through the towns Of North and
South Emporia- This would be a great
convenience TO our towns-people, and es-
pecially those of South Emporia. as the
depots OF both the Atlantic-COast Line
and the Atlantic and Danvlle railroads
are situated in North Emporia. The only
drawback 10 this measure is that there
seems 10 be some objection to running
the car line across the county bridge.
The Judge has the matter under advise
ment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
BofefOurt's Delegation.

FINCASTLE. VA. May 11.-(Special.)--
The Democrats OF Boutetourt assembled
In convention at Fincastle to-day. The
following delegates were appointed TO
represent the county in the State con-
vention TO be held at Staunton. and were
instructed for free silver at the ratio OF
Is to !. and for the unit rule: Flncastle
District. George II. Johnson. X. B.
Stoner J. L. Twyman. F. G. Woodson.
and c. Il. Camper; Buchanan District, A.
W Finch. J. J. Allen. c. II. Penn. J.
L. Garland and George o. Green; Am
sterdam District. j. II. Raborn, a. G.
Preston. +. Brugh, Phil Brown A. Beck
ley. and George w. Painter; Delegate-at-
Large, James Goodwin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
AGAINST TIE UNIT RULE.
Free silver Resolution Defeated in
Wythe.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, May 11.-(Speoial.)
The Democrats Of Wythe county, in mass
meeting here to-day. elected the following
delegates to the state Convention: ]. c.
Green, W. O. Moore. c. T. Thomas, Il. c.
Burton, ". A. Umberger, W. T.. Fulton.
r. w. Sanders II. c. Kent, T. 5. Crock
EFT H. NJ. Heuser Marshall Shuff, John
II. Huddle. ID. r. Porter. Joseph Il. PIERCE,
Robert Landreth, W. r.. Crockett C. X.
Fontaine. l.. T.. Pepper. and j. NJ. Brown.
Fifteen OF the delegates are for free sill
yer. Colonel X. j.. Wlthers was chairman,
Resolutions against the unit rule and
endorsing Senator Daniel. and in favor OF
tariff reform were passed. A free-silver
resolution was defeated by FIVE votes The
substitute introduced by Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Kent and adopted, reads:
1--WE favor both gold and silver as the
circulating medium Of the country, TO be
lepal tender for all debts. both public and
nriyate. the amount of silver to be issued
NV The government TO be controlled by
hesitation. the coinage OF silver 10 be
un,,ted only by the capacity OF the gov
eminent 10 preserve a parity between the
two metals"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
Roanoke Notes.

ROANOKE. VA, May n.-(Special.)-
The Virginia Chassis OF the Reformed
Church concluded its labors to-day. shep-
herdstown w. Va, is the place for the
next meeting.
The anniversary Of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held yester-
day afternoon at the First Baptist
church. State-Secretary Coulter made an
address. General-Secretary Meacham's
report showed marked progress in the
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
A Formal Invitation.

BALTIMORE. MD. May n.-(Special)-
In accordance with the resolution passed
by the City Council recently, Mayor
Hooper to-day wrote a letter to the Off
cials Of the United Confederate Veterans.
who will hold their annual encampment
in Richmond this year, inviting them 10
meet In Baltimore in 1897. The letter and
resolution will be taken to Richmond by
members OF James r. Herbert Camp, OF
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
HENRY COUNTY.
Tor Free silver and the Unit Rule
A Lnrge Convention.

MARTlNSVILLE. VA. May 9.-(spe-
cial)-The Democrats Of this county met
in mass-meetng to-day and put them
selves on record FOR free silver in no I'M
certain way. The meeting was the
largest county convention ever held here.
me courthouse was packed with the best
ttztns ln the county Perfect harmony
prevailed. and resolutions endorsing Sen
hlor Daniel and Representative Swanson.
ana declaring FOR silver at IS 10 ! and the
unit rule went through with a rush. and
without dissenting voice.
The delegates 70 the stanton conven-
lon are instructed 70 vote first, last, and
aH The time for q frce-silver delegation
lO Chicago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
CAROLINE COUNTY.
REGULATIONS for the Free Coinage of
Both Metals.

BOWLING GREEN, VA, May 11.-(Spe-
,all-At the mass-meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis OF Caroline county. held here to-day,
Che following delegates were elected 10
the state Convention at staunton: Bowl
ilg Green District-Dr. w. d. Quisenber-
o.. Major r. O. Peatross. DR.. J. ID. But
lsr. IT. D. Coghill, and r.. G. Moncurc
Madison Dlstrict-T. y. Welch, w. j.
Cobb and ST. l.. L. Moncure. Reidy
church Dlstrict-Atwell Burruss and c.
70 Saunders. Port Royal District-Dr X.
g. Holloway and J. f. Lefoe.
.outIons were adopted favoring the
use ~ both gold and silver as money
metals, without discrimination against
either. and demanding the free coinage Of
both metals al the present ratio, OF at a
ratio 90 be fixed hereafter by law.
Resolutions were also passed endorsing
the course Of Hon. w. A. Jones In Con-
gross. and instructing the delegates from
this county 10 Staunton 10 cast the vote
Of this county in accordance with the
above resolutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
A Section Boss Killed.

MANASSAS, VA. May 1.-(Special)-
Train. No. l6, on the Southern railway
this morning. when between Clifton and
Fairfax Station. killed George Marshal
a section boss. He and his crew were On
a hand-car. The crew jumped off when
they saw the train approaching, bur
Marshall attempted 10 get the car of
the track. Before he could accomplish
this he was killed. He leaves wife and
child
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12

STAUNTON, VA, May 1.-(Special)-
From inquiry tonight at the home OF
Judge George NJ. Harrison. the Dispatch
learns that Judge Harrison is resting as
quietly as could be expected. after his
accident, in which his right leg was
broken by an upright piano falling over
on him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
CAMPBELL DEMOCRATS.
tenator Daniel Makes "a Spectator
the White Metal.

LYNCHBURG. VA. May n.-(Special.)-
IN an enthusiastic mass-meetlng Of the
Democrats OF Campbell county held al
Hasiburg to-day resolutions were passed
declaring for free-silver and for the unit
rule and endorsing the course Of Senator
Daniel and Major Peter j. Otey. congress.
man from This district. Eighteen dele
Rates were elected with Senator John
W. Daniel as delega te-at-large Senator
Daniel made an eloquent and ringing
speech In answer TO criticisms on his
course by one OF the county delegates.
The following are the resolutions in full
Resolved By the Democrats OF Campbell
county IN mass-meeting assembled,
]. That we favor the free and unlimited
coinage OF gold and silver at the ratio of
10 70 without awaiting the action or CO.
operation OF any other nation, and we
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p.nth of n Former Resident-fo'-
sOunl Notes.

sonal Notes.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May IL
(special)-News was received here to-u"y
of the death OF II. Stuart Conway
former resident of this city, which oc-
CURED at owensville. Ky.
The Epworth League has elected the foi-
lowing delegates to the State Conference
TO be held in Lynchburg. June 18th: MISS
Mary Sterling. Miss Minnie Harris, and
Messrs. ]. ID. Via, b. +. Brown. and w.
c. Wager.
j. j. Watson, who was probably fatally
injured In Bluefeld, w. Va, is nephew
of Mrs. Anne Watson and Mrs Mary
Leitch, of this city.
Or. ]. Spottiswoode Taylor, OF the Uni
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12

GATE CITY. VA. May 11.-(Special)--
The Democratic mass-meeting here to-
day instructed the delegates to the Staun-
ton convention to vote for none but free
silver men as delegates to the Chicago
convention. The best OF harmony pre-
vailed, and Scott is apparently safely IN
the Democratic line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-12
No Southern Freight Pool.

NORFOLK. VA, May 1.-THE state
ment made in the New York Mail ana
Express as to the formation OF n ireignt
nool among the railroads OF the South.
and extensively circulated throughout
the country, stating that the Seaboard
Airline has entered into such an ar