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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
SOUTH BOSTON.
harm Burned-Tbe Tobacco
MorIxet-CattIe Sold,

oOAts
SOUTH BOSTON. December 13.-(spe-
cial)-Saturday night at 100 o'clock the
stables Of DIR. II. s. Belt were discovered
TO be on fire. There was large amount
of forage stored In the upper rooms OF
the building. in which the fire originated.
The rapidity with which the flames
spread rendered II impossible TO save
everything The six horses which were
in the stable were gotten out uninJured.
The origin Of the fre IS unknown me
building was partially insured. -,
At a meeting of the Town Council
Mayor J. M. Darlington made his annual
report. The total OF taxes ana licenses
amount to s,a262; the bonded indebted
trio lights, and paving streets is 81, ,+oO5O
The breaks OF tobacco during the month
have been unusually large. Common NIL
ers and smokers are twice oS nigh as
they were at the same period last year.
Some extra fine tobacco from Prince Ed
ward county sold at So per hundred last
week.
during the autumn. Carpenters nave hdu
The Shipments of cattle 20 various
points during the month have been unpre-
cedently large. 1t Is reported that dealers
have been making good money; 1t ap,,
pears that all surplus cattle VIII be soid
before winter commences.
Farmers were unusually lucky this year
in that they had many hogs and plenty
of corn to make them heavy weight.
Sporting-men are delighted that they
can hereafter kill partridges without fear
OF molestation. Game was never more
plentiful.
the marriage of Mr.. David Lawson,
wholesale grocery merchant OF this town,
and Miss Fanny Chambers, OF Peytons-
burg, Pittsylvania county. The rite VIII
be solernnized at ST. PauPs Episcopal
church on the morning OF the 18th In
slant.
The many friends of Mrs. j. J. Lawson
will be glad 10 know that she is gradually
recovering from her protracted sickness.
Mrs. Frank w. Milford, OF Newport
News, is visiting her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. w. Easley.
Miss Laura NJ. Stebbins is visiting
friends In Salisbury, N. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

perfect. and clearly demonstrated the
value of the excellent apparatus at the
university. The swelling is supposed TO
be due to some liberation. Mr. Newman
has returned home well pleased with the
Governor w. c. Smith, OF Montana,
and wife are here visiting their son, who
is at the Washington and Lee University
as a student. Governor Smith has been
in attendance upon the Supreme Court In
Washington, and will go direct home from
this point. -,
The Pearson evangelical meetings held
I'm the Presbyterian church here are as
Stunning larger proportions daily The
large church is filled at every meeting to
it's full capacity. and long before me ho9r
assemble from far and near. Last eve
ming there were four professions and
nearly fifty pen..ents. The meetings VIII
he continued the rest OF this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The Judgesbip Question-A Success.
full Entertainments.

ROWLING GREEN, VA, December Is.
fsnecial 1-The Democratic County Com
mittee OF Caroline met here to-day Tor
the purpose OF taking some action In re-
gard TO the county 1idgeship. After d!s-
cusslng the question they came 70 ane
Conclusion that II was unwise and UNI
Democrats at this late day TO order =
urinary. and they recomU snded for re-
appointment the incumbent. Judge Il. z.
Moncure.
Southern Seminary was given here 70
night In the hall Of the seminary. The
Young ladies acquitted themselves In =
manner rejecting great credit on them
selves and their institution. A special
feature OF the programme was an ex-
hibition by the physical-culture class un-
der the direction OF the instructor, Miss
Adams OF Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
THE DURRANT CASE.
Murderer Ordered to Reappear for
Sentence TO-MOrrOw.

SAN FRANCISCO CAL, December IL.
Upon motion of District-Attorney Barnes.
w. II. Durrant, the murderer of Blanche
Lamont and Minnie Williams, was to-day
ordered by Judge Bahers TO reappear for
sentence on Wednesday morning.
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.
ST. LOUIS. MO-, December 13.-A spe-
cial to the Globe Democrat from San
Francisco says: I'm an interview publish
cd this morning Eugene Reupfey the the
Theodore Durrant, gives warning of sem
sational developments. He says that
Durrant will not hang in January, as is
generally supposed. and that he will
eventually go free.
1.-THE attorney says that revelations are
soon TO be made in the case that will
cause a profound sensation. Deuprey says
that they are on the track of the real
murderer, and that arrests will soon be
made"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BROAD,

county. of Mr. Josiah II. Whitlow; aged
IS years. For many years Mr.. Whitlow
was a member OF the firm of Murriii,
Whitlow q Co., large dealers in tobacco
In this city. About twelve years ago no
moved to his farm. in Bedford. where he
had since resided. lie leaves one son, Mr..
William IL Whitlow, OF Bedford, and two
daughters-Mrs. Betterton and Mrs. Cur
tis-of Knoxville, Tenn.
Mr.. Josiah Staples, section foreman for
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway at
Springwood, was in this city to-day in
quest OF his wife. To one Of the hotel
clerks he stated that his wife, who has
four children, on Wednesday last LEFT
Springwood, ostensibly TO come 20 Lynch
burg, but as she had not returned and no
tidings had been received from her, no
came here 70 see II he could trace her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
ARRESTED IN ORANGE
And to Re Taken to Roanoke for
Trial.

ROANOKE, VA, December B.-(spe-
cial)-Chief-of-P Police Dyer, OF this city,
received a telegram from the Sheriff OF
orange county this afternoon announcing
that Rev. Leslie Cook, who Is wanted
here for an alleged irregular transaction
during the session OF the late Baptist
Association, had been captured, and was
held at Orange Cook was at one time
pastor of the East Roanoke Baptist
church, and is charged with passing an
alleged forged check for $3.50. bearing
the signature Of w. 7; Hood q co. nnr,
serymen. of Richmond. upon Oyerstree.
of this charge Chief Dyer sent out cir
cular letters with a picture OF Cook to
various places. with the result above
hiring Cook TO this city for trial. A Roa-
noke policeman will leave for Orange to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
BRYAN AT THE MEXICAN CAPITAL.
He Il Welcomed In the Name or
Diaz-Great Enthusiasm.

CITY OF MEXICO December B.-Mr
Bryan and party arrived here tonight. a
great crowd Of Americans and Mexicans
were awaiting their arrival. Colonel Gar
ca Of President Diaz's stan, in full uni
form. greeted and welcomed Mr.. Bryan
In The name OF the Chief Magistrate, and
escorted him 10 the Presidents private
Carriage. The famous Twenty-seventh
heHment was stationed on the platform.
enthusiasm was great among the many
Americans present and cheers and tigers
I1f bryan were given. and loud calls made
Tor speech. He refused 20 talk. and
vas again cheered. Mrs. Bryan came in
i9r her share Of the applause. Nothing
hhe me enthusiastic demonstration has
ever been seen here. President Diaz has
eiNen orders that Mr.. Bryan shall be
conaldered az q specially honored guest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Crescent-City Racing.

NEW ORLEANS, December 13.-The
weather was pleasant; the track heavy.
First race-six furlongs-Albis q TO -
won, Sweet Cream 90 toll and 4 TO u
second, The Editor Is TO y third. Time,
1914.
Second race-six and a half furlongs-
Van Brunt Is TO p won, Carlotta (eyen
and ! 10 - second, Peacemaker g to u
third. Time, 1:35.
Third race-one mile-Swordsman Is TO
p won, Pete Kitchen 6 to 8 and / TO p
second, Con Reagan Is TO u third. Time,
200.
Fourth race--six Observation-Disclosures
Pirate a to - won, AL. Lone Is to ~ Sc
cond, Dave S. q TO ~ third Time. 1:26.
Fifth race-fifteen sixteenths OF a mile
Ben Weddell (even) won, Bustup 90 TO ]
and 4 10 u second. F1ordas g to y third.
Time 1884,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Hurled win MIlItarz Hoaers.

clal THE remains OF Boyd Z. Legs. who
died suddenly at his home. in this city,
sunday morning, were inferred In the
old family cemetery. near this place this
afternoon. Mr.. Legg was q member OF
and was buried with military bonors. lie
was also a member OF the Junior Order
limited American Mechanics. ana WAS
hurled with the honors Of that order also.
ss,as Shock 10 the entire community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Trial of the Pecker Crew.

NORFOLK. VA, December 13.-The
trial of the mutinous crew of the schooner
Olive Pecker, which was burned on the
high sea after her captain and mate had
been killed by the cook. John Anderson
will begin in the United States Circuit
Court Wednesday. Judge Con- will oc-
cupy the bench with Judge Hughes. The
trial is expected TO consume several days
There arrived in the city this evening a
number Of witnesses from Boston, the
home port Of the Inflated vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
ASHLAND.
MIR, Taylor Much Improyed-Broke
Her Wrist.

ASHLAND, December 1S.-(Special)-
MFR. C. A. Taylor, traffic manager OF the
richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad. returned to his home here to-
day I'm a very much improved condition,
ond with every prospect OF regaining
nerfect heaIth In the near future.
Mrs ". f. Grundy met with serious
accident yesterday morning In moving
about her room she hung her foot In a
"a doing she broke the bones OF her right
q r,,, near the wrist. The fracture was re-
duced. and she Is now resting very COM
fortably.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Henry Probasco rails.

CINCINNATI. o.. December Bone OF
the most startling Of recent assignments
was that Of Henry Probasco, made TO-
Gay Mr. Probasco has been retired from
business for more than thirty years, and
mas been living in one OF the most elc-
gent and costly homes in the suburbs OF
Cincinnati. The assets are pat down at
p'*a.o0e, and the liabilities at $4,000. no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
c.ur.h pedication at GIasxew.

GLASGOW, VA. December i3.-(Spe-
clal sunday was a proud day In the
htstorv on the Presbyterians OF Glasgow.
A large crowd assembled TO witness the
dedication OF their handsome new church.
Mc(,orkle. Of Clifton Forge. assisted by
Rev, MessrA McFaddsn OF Lynchburx
and Campbell OF salem Va The services
installing the pastor, Rev. G. r. Stribiirc.
were deeply interesting and instEuctiyc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Confirmation at the Penitentiary.

iNght Rey. Bishop A. Van de Vyver
administered the sacrament of coniirma-
Ioh al The penitentiary. assisted by Rev.
= ther Carne and other priests. A large
shoir drawn from the various Catholic
o. Mr.. j. Louis sullivan. sang through
specihl musical programme OF great at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
,u.,gert Jury Completed.

~,,,cAco December i3.--The Luetger,
~, SnisS 49,. ne second trial was completea
3hhty aSternoon. by the swearing In Oh
s tssr Roaster, a pressman, and fo-moa-
raw The second real trial Of the sausage
maker will begin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
&IDQM{!lS
slUzzzz ztT
OUR CHRISTMAS SALE
OFGAMES
IS NOW IN FULL SWAY,

600 Card Games comprising steeple-
chase. Toboggan Slide. Base Ball,
Go-Bang. The Shop Boy. and Old Maid.
All In one lot, including box and all
&c. each.
800 Card and Board Games, 30.
over 2.0o0 Extra Large Board Games.
the usual size OF &c games, are In
this sale at 1oc.
AT 100
yignette Authors,
Game OF Fascination,
Country Flsh-Pond.
fiddle de Winks
Geescs-a new came.
New Game OF Piggies.
Watermelon Party.
our ClCthes-Line Party,
He,en's Naughty Baby.
Real Donkey Party.
Sliced Animals.
Sliced Objects.
Game of Shopping, 45c.
Flowers and Birds A b G Blocks, 30c-
Battle for Flag, soc.
Jack Game, f0c.
Rondamee, 45c.
Great Maglc-Box. 45c.
New Portable Draught-Board, with ex
cellent draughtmen, complete, zoe.
The Great Spelling Came 00c.
Trip 10 Klondike. SSc.
Seneca Spelling Blocks, soc.
Game of Life. 4oc.
Game of Merry Hunt, 4Sc.
Round the World with Nellie BLY,, 0oc.
Came of India, Oriental game, f0c.
Steeplechase. 2ac.
Game of Castles, 50c.
Game of Parcheesl, 70c.
Game OF Halma, 75c.
These Games are on sale in our Toy
Department.
Orders by mail promptly filed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

take Laxative Bromo Quinine TaDlc,s.
All druggists refund the money II II f.sis
10 cure. sc. The genuine has L. u. Q.
on each tablet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
AT A RIPE Old AGE.
Death Of n Former Lynehburgcr--
Tn Search of Hfs Wife.

LYNcHBuRG, VA, December ia--tspe-
cial.)-Inteiligsnce reached here to-day OF
the death. at Clay's Crossing. In Bedford
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
THE FALL-RIvER wAGE-CUT.

reason Is given for the assignment. Mr.
Probasco is " years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
LEXINGTON.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29

4 FLOWING BOWL ADOPTED AZ THE rAH''
rNR1EM AND CANDIDATES NOMINATED.

r,ov,xc RovL ADOPTED AZ THE PARTY
rvnrrN AND CANDIDATES NOMINATED.
ri. rroh,n,,io, Marty o, Nev-York County assem-.
Ma IN convention last night at No. Union Square
and nominated candidates for offices in the New
york County in the borough OF Manhattan N
Council districts 10 four ana LOT the 'ou",~.:
The little hall in which the convention was "s'~
would he unable 70 accommodate comior'aoV
,,rd ~ the delegates attending the convention OF
the TWO big parties. but IL suffced 10 hoio 'h o"
hundred delegates to the temperance eon.s", .",
ConsnIcuous among them were TWO women de'0
gates Mrs Anna Mcbride and Mrs f. a. Looms
The convention like most meetings OF the ITO
bibtion party in this city, was quiet ana o'ae'V'
II vas called to order by jeremiah BROOKS. 70
tired police sergeant OF this city, VINO ca''eu op"
c. F. Jewell to offer prayer. atter WHO" 'ho '"
ton elected the latter chairman.
The convention Endorsed the platform adoptco "
tho Greater New-York Prohibition convention t"s
weeks ago and that adopted by the o.a'e So,.
ysn,ion a, Syracuse on September s. r. H. LYNCH
q builder and ex-policeman, was Unanimously
nominated as the candidate for Sheriff. Jonn
=. Hanson was named for Sheriff by % votes'
against d for b. T Rogers Alfred l. Mans
nierre for D!strict-Attorney. Dr. L. 4. Au"~S
for Register and THOMAS prev re stices There
being no available candidates for me Ivy
judges :da 1T S saS a H. Hardy although
lawyers it being understood t ds th me cnmtteS
WI 'Vacancies would md TWO members OF their
party lawyers and can be oSn Mc.
Voc was nominated and Drs. ]. II: Yarnall, r. p
Carpenter, A. w. Palmer and W. r. Dalton "~s
After II had been decided that howing toun.
tain should be the party's emblem on the oaliots
10 following Distrfc; Council nominations were
made: G w Mcclellan, George Gethin ana the
Rev F. Hamn. lid District: i. Porter: Wun9m
! n Holden william kellogg and George B; HI.
lard LIST District James Il KINGSTON n9eT5 .trist
Charles Austen was nominated for Justice OF the
Municipal Court for the Eleventh JUDICIAL DisuicI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29
SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES
GENERAL. BENJAMIN +. TRACY

GENERAL BENJAMIN +. IRAC1
General Bcnjamn Franklin Tracy was born in
Owego y Y. on April . 1880. His ia her. VINO was
q niouecr in the settlement of The aouthern tier Of
counties In ,hs state. man OF marked enter
Prise After he had finished his studies At the owe
&, Academy General Tracy entered a law Office IN
his native town. and in May. iS1l ne was adIn'''ed
20 the bar. Early In his career as lawyer he won
local distinction. In 1888 he was elected on Nhlg
ticket District Attorncy FOR Tioga County then
Democratic stronghold In 1886 he was Reelected
defeating Gilbert C. Walker. afterward Governor of
Virginia Soon after this election General Tracy and
Mr.. Walker formed a law partnership In lsdl Cen
cra Tracy filled important Offices in he STATE Legs
lature and In the spring OF the following year ne
recruited the lCath and the 10 n State Regiments
becoming he colonel of the former. One o: the most
important battles in which his regiment was en-
gagged was the battle OF the wilderness. Near the
close OF the battle he fell from sheer exhaustion ana
was carried from the field lie refused 10 50 10 the
hospia. however. and later led hiH troops during
the three days conflict at Spottsyvania In The
conflict he completely broke down and gave his com
mand 20 the Northumberland. Soon afierward ne
went North for the benefit Of his health and In tho
following September became the colonel o, the l-'h
United States Colored Troops and soon afierward
took charge Of me military post a, l;',.,ni j..
for Western New-York. At one tim" tho:" were
General Tracy was brcvetted hrigad.or-gencral Of
volunteers for gallant and mcritorous services II
tho war In March. Mo TWO months :hl'' ~
offered his resignation and was honorah,y dis
charged Subsequently he entered tn" Ia" hrm oi
Benedict Burr Benedict. OF this city. ana IN 100
he was appointed United States District-Attorn"y
for tho Eastern District OF New-fork. While IN
that of'lco ne drew internal revenue bil "hi'h
4, the drawing OF the bill the counTy's credit WIS
being established by the quick payment or husc
var debt The Office Of District Attorney General
TRACY hold until 1873 when he resigned 30 tax" M
the nrac,cc OF las again. SinS" then ~ mas nccn
encagod I'm many famous cases. No appointed
an Associate Justice OF the State Court OF Appeals
ir pecembcr Isl by the Governor. 10 III q
vacancy lie remained on tho bench FOR two years
lie ,hen returned 20 the practice OF law. his Office
being in Brooklyn.
on March z. 1859 he appointed by President
Harrison Secretary OF tho Navy. While secretary
hn prosecuted jealousy plans for the rehahilita-
ton and increase of the Navy. After his term az
secretary expired he returned once more 20 MS
law rracticc He H. n member % tho firm 81 Tracy.
Eoardrnan & Plat General Tracy was the chair
man OF the Charter Commission which drew up me
charter for the Greater New-York. He Is com
panlon Of the Loyal Legion and member OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29
WESTCHESTER POLITICAL NOTES.

The Republican Convention OF the lid A.
semby District Of Westchester. which will meet In
Palmers Hotel. Croton Dam. to-day. promises TO
no lively This Il the distric. represented for
quarter Of a century by James W. Hustled. the
Raid Eagle OF Westchester." and later by his son.
Mr.. Hustled says that he will not run again. ana
the candidate is James X. Apgar. formerly speak
er.s clerk secretary TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sax'
ton and now private secretary to Coneressman
Vard Charles n. Wells. son OF the late ex-Ds.
VAR; ,,ornav Edward Wells. entered the Tight on
Monday afternoon, and already has soSay !Si;
inwing in Peeksk and other towns, ana tnete WI
he some lively fighting to-day WeHs Is saia 20 =.
put forward by friends OF ,ne .an,s The W:rS.
Robertson side .x,,, ,,.,r,., nd Assenb bly,
conventions for the I'D DISTRICT OF sstrrday
were ne,u ~ " craney OF Greenburg. was noml'
mated for member of Assembly T. r. !" ~:
d,c,a convention At the Assembly coh' g, I'm
n ,rho we're not delegates were ailowea IN o
h nall and there much shouting ana ys"ins
that Il was impossible for any one 20 "s deIe..tSS
adjournment was takei a''e' "' '
were allowed TO enter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29
ASyypEI. T FITCH.

,shb., parneee Fitch was born az Mooers. Gin
ton County. y. y. on october 5. lsis. He is DO
scenaant Of tho Rev. James Fitch. of Braln'ree
England who came to this country IN 1885. and Of;
Jabez Fitch who served with distinction In tho
Revolutionary War. Mr.. Fitchs father. Edward
Fitch was grandson Of Jabez Fitch md a success
full lawyer IN this city. His father also served With
credi, in the state Legislature. After attending the
public schools OF this city and Wlston Seminary
Mr. Fitch completed his studies at tho universities
OF Jena and Berlin Germany. on his return home
he entered the Law School OF Columbia University
In 1869 whom he was tWenty-one years old he was
admitted TO the bar. Early In his career lawyer
ne became counsel for many corporations. ana the
legal adviser ~ OF the leading mercantile con
Germs OF this city. In 1854 ne received the Repubi-
can nomination for Congress In the XIilth District
but ne declined 1t on the ground that ne was not In
fi! sympathy with the Republican doctrine OF high
protection In 1856 General Z. l.. Viee. Democrat
who believed in high protection. was renominaed.
nomination In opposition 10 him was offered to Mr..
Fitch who was elected. becoming member Of the
Lih Congress. In the Lth Congress Mr.. Fitch was
assigned 20 the committees on Military Affairs and
on Reform OF the civil Service. These appointments
were looked upon as high compliment. lie helped
ia the formation Of the Army Appropriation bill. In
the establishment Of the Government gun factory at
Waterv.iet. " Y. and in tho development OF the
Yves, Point Military Academy. His action in voting
for tho Mills Tariff bill took him out OF tho ranks Of
his party.
In the following election he was reelected TO
Congress as Democrat. He served In tho List
Congress. on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. and
was chairman OF some minor committees. taking
an active part In the contest for an International
copyright Law. and in the struggc against the
prominent part in the fight against tho Mckinley
Tariff bill and active In the debates on the
silver question He always fighting for sound
currency and in favor Of the gold standard.
He was particularly opposed to free coinage. In
The List Congress he introduced a resolution on
the Federal election laws and he was appointed
chairman Of a committee To nvestiglt" the op'r-
alton OF these laws.
In 1870 lie was again returned TO Congress as
democrat and IN 1892 he more elected.
In the latter Congress he served on several I'M
portant committees and was prominent IN the dc-
hate for tho repoal Of tho Sherman Silver Pur-
chase act The following year his career In cor
gress ended. as he was elected I2h'F"'er VI thi'