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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

ld'nily died last night In cumhcrla na
,rh",.S snort distance from Farmville.
iS were colorcd people living Il f.
s"'u' on the plantation OF the late q
YNerton Smith. Those OF tho housohold
N"o pled We're the husband and wife and
ms TWO S'stere. They al mad nnoumonia
, sa,' were not able TO employ medical at
"''on Inc circumstance OF four mem
s,S ' % one ,ahiy dying In a single night
. o,'.,' we same roof. has occasioncd
a conservation among all colored peopie.
farmville physician said 10 the DIa-
paVch correspondent, In speaking az the
"u'ue'ous iatahties among the colored
p,eunWhla patents, that the wonder 10
-" was that more did not Succumb 10
."c uisease. They are taken sick and
not realizing the danger OF their SWIM
.olns' 90 not send for doctor or medicine
r,tt they are far advanced IN illness.
t"'H 'he attention which the average
ColoIed person roceives is meaere and al
together insufficient.
While Coles. the desperate negro cha
tHcter who was shot at three times Sa-
suIoaF night by Officer Orange. was to-
uay sent on 20 the grand Jury to answer
we chafge Of resisting arrest
me Davis. the young white man con-
Hhed IN jail as a lunatic. Is more COM
posed to day. and IS receiving every at
rn'on from the jail officials In his sad
Prince Edward county needs a new fan
building more than anything else. The
present structure Is unsafe in every way.
ana inadequate in size. with present ar
engagements lis sanitation is most imper-
feet
Dr. w. w. II. Thackston. who has been
SICK and confined TO the house for a month
or more. Is getting much better.
The taking OF dispositions I'm this county
IN the contest Of r. r. Thorp for the seat
or ; J.. Epes In Congress IS a tedious
ana most farcical proceeding. The notary
IS James h. Harris. Republican chairman
OF the county and one Of the btterest
ioes OF the local Democracy. Thus Tar
the dispositions have only been taken at
Prospect Dcpot. 1t is expected that by
tomorrow those engaged in the work will
ne ready to move on TO the Darlington
Heights Precinct. Judge J. NJ. Crute and
Colonel Fitzgerald are representing Mr.
Epess side, and Mr.. Brady, Of Peters,
burg, is laboring on the side Of Thorp.
great deal Of tobacco Is being brought
10 market here and the prices being paid
have been more satisfactory the past week
than any time this season. The sales made
during the last few days have been very
encouraging TO the growers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
MEETING OF THE s. p. C. A.
New Members EIected-Agent Tay-
lOr's Monthly Report.

ior hOHthiy REPORT.
The monthly meeting Of the Board OF
Directors Of the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Animals was held
last evening at the society's Office Those
present were Or. Jud. B. Wood,
Mrs. w Ben. Palmer Miss Pearl Bode-
ker, c. x. Kennon, J. Il. V. Daniel. T.
G. Mayo, +. j. Craigie Jr., and John
Chamblin. Minutes Of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The following members were elected:
Major Lewis Ginter, Miss ]. 3. Arents.
Mr.. NJ. E. Young. Miss \. G.. Taylor,
Miss Edna II. Young, Miss Anna Fairfax.
and Edwin Rugg
The report Of Agent Taylor shows The
following work 10 have been done during
the month: Number Of cases investigated,
81: admonition given drivers. 81 admoni-
ton given owners. 10: horse bought by
agent for 81, then killed by him. l. horses
unhitched and sent 10 stable to be
cared for. 10; overloaded teams, 2; case
of reckless driving (horses taken from
two young men and taken by agent 10
owners stable. ]; cases cared for by
agent 8: drivers reported to owners for
cruelty to teams and discharged by own
ers. 2: no cause for complaint. Z.
During the month there were humanely
destroyed, the following animals: Dis
eased. worthless. and wounded dogs. p;
cats. 49, horses and mules. H. Total. 80
OF the above, one man was fined SO
for cruelty working sore-back horse;
another was fined s. for unneces sarily and
cruelty whipping his horse
1t was asserted that there are broken
down horses sold at auction in Rich
mond at from 70 cents TO s. each. These
wrecked horses, IL was said, are en-
tirely unfit for work. and the agent was
instructed to keep a lookout for such and
prevent their being worked In the
offv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
RALEIGH'S BUDGET.
STATE OFFICIALS AND THE USE OF
FREE PASSES.
Naval Reserves May Get the Oyster
BiII-PersonnI and General.

RALEIGH. ". c., February 9.-(Spe-
cial ia bill has been introduced In the
Legislature prohibiting the use Of free
passes by any State officials. The Com
mittee on Railways decides to report II
unfavorably.
The stockholders OF the electric street
railway meet here this week to decide
whether they will rebuild and re-equip
their burned plant, or else surrender their
franchise.
The Committee on Military Affairs will
it IS said, report favorably the bill
giving 10 the Naval Reserves the use Of
the oyster-patrol steamer Lily. II at
any time there is an "oyster-war." the
Lily would be available for service, and
the Reserves would man her.
Senator Butler is expected to arrive
here tomorrow, presumably to take a
hand in the fight for the bill to annul
the lease of the North Carolina railway
This is the one subject on which the
Populist majority and the boilers agree
The Republicans and the boilers have
FOR weeks absolutely ignored Butler. They
EndtEt ne - EolAio ~ AiAN fNAANNAetN' 49,
fast as he can travel.
George w. Watts and n party of Dur
ham people left to-day for foreign tour,
during which they viii visit Jerusalem.
The Republicans are carefully con-
sidering a scheme TO so arrange the con-
eressional districts as 10 surely give
them six congressman next time.
The inhabitants Of the northeastern
part of the State appear 10 be much dis
turbed by the arrival of people from the
North with gill-nets Of enormous length.
one IS nearly fifteen miles long. ana Is
TO be used In Albemarle sound.
The bill. which has passed the House,
10 give quick trials In capital cases, by
allowing the Governor TO convene special
courts instantly. Is an excellent one.
While I'm the past two or three years
there have been four lynchngs In the
State. there has been much provocation.
The Legislature is now working six
and a half to seven hours day. The
number OF bills so far introduced In the
House is about $50.
II was said last night after the House
had voted TO kick out Swinson, the Popu-
list Enrolling Clerk who would not ac-
cept the negro clerks, whom the Repub-
licans tried to put in his office, that. per-
haps. the Senate would not pass the
resolution. To-day Republican said
II would pass; that It had been fixed; that
It was a party necessity; that the Re-
publlcans and boiling Popullsts were
solid for IL. The Democrats unanimous
w oppose IL. az not only unfair, but UNI
nrecedented: and the Populist majority
takes the same view; but the Republi-
cans and boilers can outvote the opposi-
ton all the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
ARE FOR FREE CUBA.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE
BOARD OF NORFOLK LEAGUE.
Criticism OF President Cleveland
and sccretary-of-State OIney-Ini-
u"tion Fec TO lie Box of Rem
ingion Cartridges.
ingion Cartridges.

NORFOLK. VA. February 9.-(spe-
cial)-A meeting of the Executive Board
of the Cuban League was held at
the Office OF the president. Captain w.
b. Barton. on Main street, this afternoon,
and it was decided that. "in view Of
the position OF President Cleveland and
Secretary-of-state Olney in their arbi-
trary assumption Of power, and es the
terms OF these gentlemen, who so per-
sistently misrepresent the sentiment Of
the American people toward Cuba, were
rapidly drawing to a close all further
public meetings OF the league would be
postponed until after the inauguration
March 4th next.
CARTRIDGES AS DUES.
Mr. Barton's office was designated as
temporary headquarters for the league,
and there all friends of Cuba will be
made welcome whenever they choose 20
drop In. Souvenir buttons and handker-
chiefs will also be furnished, the pro-
ceeds to 80 TO the fund. When the mat
ter Of charging an initiation-fee came
up for discussion. 1t was decided that 1t
should be box Of Remington-rile cart
ridges. Mon hly dues were fixed at %
cents per member.
ARTICLES MOST NEEDED.
A letter was read from Senior Tomas
Estrada Palma. stating that arms, am
munition, and medicines were the ar
ticles most needed, and they should be
sent, as soon as collected, to the head
quarters Of the junta. in New York, or
direct TO Cuba, by such other means
which might present themselves. 1t was
generally stated by the members pres
ent that the Cuban sentiment was wide
spread in this section, and that the MEM
bership Of the league had increased great
~ since the last meeting. 1t was
decided that any special private news
received from Cuba be bulletined az
headquarters, for the information of
members, and it was understood that any
member having such news should report
at once to the Executive Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
FOR THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
Appeal To the Women of the Coun-
try from Women.

try from Women.
NEW YORK, February 9.-The follow
ing circular, which explains itself. was
made public to-day:
ITO the Women Of the United States:
1--WE ask your earnest and prompt CO.
operation in urging upon the Senate Of
the United States that, after full con-
sideration. II should ratify the arbitra-
ton treaty between this country and
Great Britain. and without amendments
which will cripple its efficiency
"The mothers, the wives, and the
homes Of our land have the deepest in
terest i'm the substitution Of law for war.
In times of conflict they are the keenest
sufferers and. while the nations honor
is dear TO them, whatever tends to set
tie disputes by reason and law, rather
than by warfare, demands their hearth
est endorsement.
1T is absolutely necessary that the
universal public opinion of the country
in favor Of this treaty should find ex-
preston. Therefore we ask you. with
out delay. to write personally to your
senators. TO hold meetings, TO send pc
tltions and TO aid by all means i'm your
power. the completion Of this great act
Of Christian civilization.
(SigneD "Ellen Il HenrOtin. Alice Free
man Palmer. Louisa lie Schuyler Jo-
sephine Shaw Lowell. Margaret Sang
ster. Mary Mapes Dodge. Mary Low
Dickinson, Jeanette /. Glider Hanna
b. Einstein, Grace H. Dodge, Mary Il.
Trautman, Candace Wheeler, Elizabeth
b. Custer. Marie Louise Beebe. Maud
D. Ballington-Booth.
Address: Julia II. PI'cy, Secretary"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
GRAND LODGE, B'NAI BIRTH.
Biennial ConventiOn-EIecti O
Observation-Disclosures Fund.


Omccrs-EndOwment Fund.
BALTIMORE. MD, February 9.-Tho
twenty-ffth biennial convention Of Dis
trict Grand Lodge. No. 8, Independent
Order of B'nai Birth. was called to order
at Royal Arcanum Hall this morning.
Delegates were present from lodges in
all the States Of the district, which is
composed of Maryland, Virginia. North
and South Carolina, Georgia, and the
District of Columbia.
The outgoing officers made reports. and
their successors were elected, as follows;
President-J. II. Herts, Macon, Ga.
First Nica- President-SOlomon Well
Goldsboro, n. c.
Second ce-President-Samuel Cans,
Washington. ID. G.
Secretary oseph Salebes. Baltimore.
PRONUNCIATION Goodwin, Baltimore.
Serge ant-at-Arms-A. l.. Spandour
Norfolk, Va.
Endowment Commissioner. L. Auer-
bach. Maryland: Jacob Hecht. Virginia;
Henry Morris. North Carolina; l.. Grad
wohl. District OF Columbia; John Jay
Cohen. Georgia.
District Court Of Appeals-President,
c. Henry Cohen. Georgia; Messrs Alex
ander Wolf District of Columbia; i. b.
Bernei. Maryland; II. s. Hutzler, Virginia;
Sol. G. We'll, North Carolina Asher Il
Cohen. South Carolina; l. G. Haas,
Georgia.
The principal business Of the convention
will be to settle the endowment fund
of the organization. The sessions will
continue tomorrow, and, possibly, Thurs
dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
NORTH STATE LEGISLATURE.
New Bills Introduced-Must Not DIS
turb Political Meetings.

RALEIGH, n. c., February s.-(Spe-
cial)-In the Legislature to-day the
principal new bills were: TO repeal tho
act to establish true meridian in all
the counties; to amend the law regard
ing fertilizers by providing that If ma
terials known as "hllers" are found in
fertilizers, that fact shall be published
and the fertilizers seized and con-
demned. to allow Charlotte to issue
$4,000 in bonds for water-works; to IN
corporate the Winston and South-bound
railway; 10 prevent the hiring OF conVicts
I'm competition with free labor.
A bin passed making it misdemeanor
10 wilfully disturb or interrupt sny
political meeting lawfully assembled.
The penalty Is thirty days imprison-
ment or $50 fine.
A resolution appropriating SlO@ To-
wards a statue of George Peabody. to be
erected at Washington, was indefinitely
postponed. A..
The bin to restore to the state the
management Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railway was made the special
order for tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Fcbrparv
lerecal)-The businessmen have 6o,or-
mined 10 organize an association for tho
,.rrose OF promoting the material 8,
t.rats OF the city. Pursuant 10 "A pub
a.hoI call, large number OF prornt-
rr. citizens assembled In Orr's Han
.ss. r.eht and Effected a temporary or.
eraation by olecting Mr.. r.. G. R,ck-
fo-l chairman and l.. b. Revnolas
secretary. A committee on constitution
and bylaws. consisting Of seven mem
l.rs was appointed 10 report az a meet
irr to be held at the same place Thurs-
d.y ght 10 was decided that the name
Of the organization. when il is perma-
reaty Effected. shall be the Business.
2tus Association, OF Newport News
Persons desiring TO locate will receive
Inducements from the association. as
vI also manufacturing plants of any
character. The object OF the organiza-
aoa will be TO encourage manufacturing
Industries TO locate In this city.
is MEMORY OF MIR. LEONARD.
On account OF the death OF Mr. Al. ii.
leonard. superintendent OF telegram Of
tl. chesapeake and Ohio railway. flags
V-re Coated az half-mast on the Chesa-
..sa and Ohio tueboats
Nlyai-COrstructor Francis r. Bowler
vro is stationed at the New York navy
,ari and under whose supervision the
...eshlp Texas was built. visited the
1Hyard to-day, and was entertained by
A.tal-Constructor !. j. Woodward.
Am attempt TO escape from the War
NIlh county Jail was foilcd to-day. Bur
ras Latta. who is indicted for murder.
and several other prisoners had devised
a plan 10 escape from the prison
4 SLICK IDEA.
They obtained a corset-steel. which
they used TO dig the bricks loose Az
Ger making a hole large enough to admit
che passage of the largest prisoner. they
pasted paper over IL and whitowashed
TO- SD as 10 conceal their work. The
prisoners determined TO stand trial and
if their punishment was severe. they liz
tended 10 escape from prison. A fellow
prisoner disclosed the plot I'm a letter he
wrote % a justice OF the peace. and the
iailer was Immediately notified. The
prisoners are now in irons
The case of the Commonwealth VS.. j.
3D. Bocock indicted for the murder Of
Lewis Cheek. is set for trial on Wednes-
day February 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
CLAIMS INDIAN BLOOD.
Hut the Norfolk school BOARD Say
She Is Negress.

Hut the Norfolk school board Say
She Is n NegreSs.
NORFOLK, VA, February 9-(Special)
~ meeting Of the Board Of School Trus-
tees ~ this city to-day, Mr. J. w Eason
appeared before the board az attorney FOR
ou Peters an alleged colored girl, VINO
has been refused admission 10 the white
schools. The attorney presented a peI-
ZION with a considerable number OF sign
cis, asking for the admission OF the sirl,
lie stated that he Id on the zOth OF
ih's month apply 20 Judge Hanckel FOR
On tndamus requiring the board 20 snow
cause why the girl should not be allowed
% attend the white schools Of the city.
Upon request OF Mr.. Eason. the board
voted 20 accept service or the writ, argu-
ment TO be heard February 2Oth. Supcrin-
te1dent w. A. Dobie. the chairman Of the
board; Captain w. a. S. Taylor, ana
Commonwealth s-Attorney Duncan VIII
represent the board. The girl IL about IA
years ~ age. and claims 10 be OF indian
blood The board asserts she Is a nogress,
ana that she has been a pupil OF the
negro mission school Of this city. The
case eXcltCs considerable interest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
WHITE noY RECEIVES A BULLET.
Howard TaImnn Shot I'm the Leg by
n CotOred Youth.

Last evening about $50 o'clock,
Howard Talman, a white youth. was
accidentally shot in the left leg by a
negro boy, who gave his name as George
Green, but was only painfully injured.
The shooting occurred on Broad
street near Seventh, where a crowd OF
white boys had begun war upon the
negro youth. They beat him over the
head. and In the scrimmage his hand
was also badly hurt He freed himself
and drew his pistol as If 20 protect him
self, which, I'm the act OF drawing was
accidentally discharged. The bullet
found Judgment IN young Talmans
limb. This boy was not connected with
the affair, other than as a bystander
and spectator.
The ambulance. with Or. Labenberg in
charge, was summoned, and the injured
lad taken TO his home. where ne was
further treated by Or. Arthur Jordan.
His wound is not considered by his ply
stefan as dangerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
STANTON.
Preparing for Summer-Getting
Ready for Conference.

Preparing for Summer-Getting
Ready for Conference.
STANTON. VA, February 9.--(Special)
Messrs. James Ker and Hugh c. Eichel-
berger projectors of Variety Springs. are
building a siXty-room hotel at the springs,
and ere making other offensive improve
ments in view Of the approaching springs
season. stanton builders, Mcssrs. W. II.
Mari, Weeks, Riley, and Grubert, are
doing the work.
Mr. John r. Hartman, one OF the most
popular young men I'm stanton leaves
this week for Tarboro', ~ c.. where he
viii be Joined I'm marriage with Miss Mary
Peters, 81 larbor0'. Miss Peters was Tor
some time in charge Of the stanton
Kings Daughters Hospital and won the
aGectionate regard and esteem Of many
triends here. The marriage will take
place on the 10th instant
Mcssrs. Audley +. Harnsberger and Ed
ward Wright have been granted tiers.
patent on an improved typewriting-
chine. which is believed TO be OF much
value The machine. in addition TO making
single characters. as with the ordinary
typewriter, makes at one stroke oft-recur-
r.Us entire syllabies. and even such entire
words as make up a large part of Ian
gIage are printed at one touch of the key
Beginning March Esd. Tuesday. and con-
unuing throughout the Week. the annual
Baltimore Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church viii be held here Two
hundred and twenty-five ministers and
th.rty-two lay delegates compose the body.
and in addition there will be present other
official visitors local preachers and cam
d.dates for ordination. The city is being
C1uvassed by q committee, providing en-
tertainment for the prospective visitors.
ID is understood that the Rev. w. Castor
Payne assistant pastor of st. Francis
church. will at an early date be delegated
20 take charge of church in another
flld. His church and this community will
re 10th to see him leave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
MINERAL CITY.
Much-Needcd Improvements
Working Full Forces.

MINERAL CITY, VA, February O.
Cspecial)-Mr. w II. Adams having pur-
chased the parcel Of land which had for
years belonged to the Grooms family,
and which lies on the main road between
here and Spotsylyania, near Miners
chapel, has decided to erect dwelling
houses upon IT, This will supply a long
felt want in the neighborhood and should
enhance the value Of adjoining property.
Judging from the number OF cars which
daily leave this depot. 1t is evident that
the demand for Virginia pyrites is steadi-
ly on the increase. Both the Arminius and
the sulphur mines are working full forces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Pneumonia Discussed by Doctors.

Dr. r. ID. Garcin was the leader in
the subject selected for the discussion
at last nights meeting Of the Academy
Of Medicine and Surgery His theme,
Pneumonia" was thoroughly written.
and as thoroughly discussed Taking
part in the debate were Drs. Edwards,
Henson, Upshur. v. w. Harrison, Pey-
ser, II. NJ. Taylor, Beazley, II. II. Levy,
Hoge, and Robbins.
Reports Of interesting cases were made
by DIS Michaux. T.. c. Levy, Stuart
Mcclure. and Hodges.
A new committee, the Ways and
Means. will be instituted, and the order
of business slightly changed at the next
meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Nrrrn hoy Pound Dead.

RALEIGH, n. c., February "a ne
gro boy. about 10 years old, was found
dead I'm the cotton-seed-roOm at the OIL
mill i'm this city at late hour last night.
IL is supposed that he crawled into
the room Tuesdav night, and was
suffocated by the seed falling upon him.
He could not be identified positively. but
one boy says that the unfortunate youth
told him Tuesday that his name was
Bob Atkinson. that he lived near Selma,
and vyas going TO Durham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
mo-. Not Thi. Attract You.

Those who are sick. suffering, or out OF
health are always anxiously seeking a
chance TO get well. To such this is well
come news. You can consult free, by
letter. DIR. Greene, So west Fourteenth
street. New York city, the most famous
and successful physician Ia the cure OF
disease. whose wonderful cures have
made his fame worldwide. Write 10 him
about your case. He will send his opin-
ION advice. and fully explain your dis
ease free. Write to him now-do not de-
lay. Follow his advice and be cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
MORTALITY AMONG NEGROES.
Many Dying from Pneumonia--Ncw
Jail Needed.

FARMVILLB. VA, February s.--(spe-
e"l)-During the past three weeks many
coiored persons have died in this place
sna vicinity. One day during the latter
part OF last week there were four deaths
among the colored people Ia Farmville.
ih every instance pneumonia was the
uisease with which they died. There are
no" many cases OF sickness among the
Ieee, and some OF them being destitute OF
money are subjects OF charity.
Inc startling information vas brought
mare to-day that four members Of one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
nroke His Leg.

The ambulance, with Or. Labenberg in
charge. was called yesterday evening to
jackson and Fourth streets TO attend
Marion Clayton, white lad, who had
fallen from shed and broken his leg
The voungster was playing spectator to
a social game OF "seven-up." which was
..hroken up by the appearance OF two
of,icers In the skurry OF getting down
Marion fell. He was taken to his home,
No GO north Fourth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Trim Through Palestine.

The large audience that assembled at
Emmanuel Baptist church last night took
a most delightful trip through Palestine
with Rev. J. +. Belts. who recently
spent some months travelling through
the Holy Land. and took for himself the
most excellent Photographic views with
which his lecture IS illustrated by
stereopticon. The lecture is both enter
tanning and instructive
Mr. Belts will give the lecture at Cor
coran Hall Tomorrow night. under the
auspices Of Leigh-Street Baptist church,
for the benefit Of the poor Of Church
Hill. The musical selections will be an
attractive feature.