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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
SINKING OF THE DEWHURST.
CoiIided at Sea with the LOttie Rus
sell which liz Now Here.

The three-masted schooner "Lottie Rus
SELF arrived here recently from Kene-
bee with cargo of ice. The boat was
eight days out, and on the second day
of it's trip collided with the schooner l..
r. Dewhurst. as result Of which the
latter sank almost Immediately. pecu-
liar feature Of the casualty was that
the tonnage Of the Russell is only 262,
while that of the Dewhurst was twice as
much. The bows of the Lottie Russell
are badly stove in, but have been tenn
porarily repaired here. The collision &C
Cured in the night and both captains
deny that they were to blame. The crew
of tho Dewhurst were rescued without
any trouble.
The captain Of the Lottie Russell re-
fused to discuss the matter at all yester-
day when seen by a Dispatch reporter.
He said he expected that lawsuit
would grow out of the affair. but further
than that would not talk. The boat
will leave to-day. probably. for Kenebec
with a cargo of railroad ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
A Needed Invention.
(New York SUM-

The Brooklyn man who stopped the
noliceman on the corner just minute
before the policeman stopped him looked
as If he had been through a Klondike
winter and had left the country afterward
through the little end Of a thrashing ma
chine.
"Here. Mr.. Policeman" he began, when
the policeman put in:
"Whats the matter with you, anyhow
ne asked.
Domestic, purely domestic" he OK
planned.
Glad TO hear there are no foreign COM
plications." said the officer, encouragely
There amt; there never is; there never
was; but what US married men need Is
protection"
"Wen, hasn't the Dingley bill gone
through a-whooping? What more do you
want?p smiled the officer, who was dis
posed to be facetious.
Eyes: but that's got nothing TO do with
my case" contended the man Indignantly.
"What us married men want is protection
against our wives. Look at me, Mr..
officer; look at me. I'm a married man,
and my condition is entirely due to my
wife"
You are sober enough, i guess" said
the officer, looking him over
Course | am. faint that neither.
What we want is some OF these here in
yentors. who are turning out all kinds OF
machines that are doing all kinds Of
things we don't have any use for once in
a thousand years, TO get right down on
their marrowbones and invent a machine
that will go on the letter a wife hands 10
her husband TO mail when he's got some
thing else to think about, so that when
he passes 4 mail-boX or a carrier or the
post-office this same invention will yank
the letter out Of his pocket and chuck
the whole thing where il belongs. Then
when the letters are collected the ma
chimes can be taken Off and sent back
10 their owners for future use. Now a
thing like that would have saved me from
looking like / look now and would have
made it possible for me TO go back home
before two weeks
why" began the officer, when the
man shut him of.
Jaw, don't why me any why's" he said
"By gosh, | carried that letter around
two weeks. and ii ought TO got to the
place in four days, and when IL didn't
il kept my wife from doing something or
other one of the new women societies
she belongs to wanted her to do. and sc
she just lit into me, and you see what a
wreck l am"
where are you going?' asked the off,
Ger kindly, as the man started or
"Darned If / know" he said. II guess
I'll go down here TO the nearest saloon
and throw dice TO see whether I'll 20 tc
q hotel or a hospital"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
WANT ARM0R-PLATE FACTORY.
AIcxandrin's Business-Men urgina
ra.tr cttx ms the Site for IL.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 25.-CSpe~
cial)-A strenuous effort will BE- MAIDS
by the citizens OF Alexandria TO have tho
proposed government armor-p!a;e fac
tory located here. Al the meeting 90
the Business Mems League. held on Mon~
day, the matter was fully discussed. ana
the immense benefit 10 be derived by
the city from such a move on the part OF
the government plainly set forth.
committee OF leading business and
professional men viii confer with tho
Virginia delegation IA Congress at once.
and urge them 10 use their influence ~
the desired end.
The nearness OF Alexandria 10 the capfs
tai az well as 10 the proving grounds
al Indian Head. will be set forth amongst
other good reasons why this city should
have the armor-plate factory. IL -
learned In Washington AZ the Navy De-
partment that the officials there are anx-
ious 10 have the proposed factory as near
% them as possible. and also within
easv access OF the proving grounds. In
order, that the work may have their fire.
ouert and personal supervision. With
- In view. il II not without a fair hogs
success that Alexandria presents her
aim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26

nad been stirred to It's depth the toasts
ana speeches began. Responses were
mace by Rev. Fathers Donahuc and
donovan. and others. Nor were the
music-ioving folk forgotten. A guitar
ana mandolin club was present. and
song followed song. The vocal music,
which took so well. was under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. J. Louis Sullivan. while those
In the choruscs were Mcssrs. Tom Shea.
NJ. Smith George Parater. Thomas
Edgars, Mr.. John Blakey. and others.
The exercises were presided over by the
president OF the society. Mr.. j. j. Shelby.
At a late hour the festivities closed.
when all voted that they had had a de-
lightful time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
Scotland Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK, ~ c., August D.
lcnecial miss LILLIAN Jones and Mr.. h.
v Pope. both Of Spring Hill. were mar
ried at Halifax Monday.
Mr. John T. Brinkley, OF this place, VIII
wed Mrs. a. :. Ried at her home, III
Valdosta. Ga, September LIST.
Rev. Rufus Bradley, pastor or the Me-
thodist church OF this place, Will wei
Miss Lillian Hart at Ciarksburg Method
ist Episcopal church, Southampton coun-
Nv. Va. September sth.
There has been some talk OF securing
a detective TO spot and arrest the person
who poisoned Mr.. Alexander Madry
horse a few nights ago. 10 would be good
service to the community To do so.
There have been two attempts 10 wreck
the train on the North Carolina Lumber
Company's railroad leading from Tlliery
TO their timber lands. The company nave
offered a reward for the mIscreant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
No HOLIDAY FOR THE CLERKS.
The Postmaster Issues an E"ic'
which Causes Dissatisfaction.

Employees of the Richmond post-oflce
will not be allowed to take vacations this
wear. Postmaster Cullingworth has pro-
INDICATED his decree, and some dissatis-
faction has been the result. The laws
regulating the government OF the POST
Office Department. il is said, specify that
the EMPLOYEES shall be allowed Vaca-
ron of fifteen days, their places 10 De
Sled I'm the mean time by substitutes
but no provision is made for the pay
mrut OF these substitutes. 49,.
SIR. Cullingworth explained the situa-
Ton and the reasons which prompted MN
90 issue the order yesterday. He sald'
"When a clerk in one department taxes
holiday. a clerk from another department
undertakes TO do the absentee's work
When the latter comes back from his OF
her trip. he or she is I'm no humor TO 90
The extra work devolving upon him OF
hcr as IL should be done. and the SER
vic suffers
'Then. TOO. an official from Washington
IS likely 10 come down here. anc' hhdihs
four or FIVE clerks absent get II into ms
head that the Office can get along Win
lust 80 many employees less.
Again. The white clerks don't IKE 10
DO the work OF the cOlored clerks, anu
the white men naturally expect the whlte
men TO recipocate when they take the
enjoy vacation
In addition TO all these objections 10
the vacation scheme IL might also De
aided that the women cannot do the
mems work as IL ought 10 be done, anu
vice versa. So they will have TO go Win
oni their vacation this year. The good OF
10 service demands IT,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
FREE FIGHTS IN HENRICo.
One at seven Pines, and the other
on the Brook Road.


4 crowd of negroes, who assembled at
seven Pines Tuesday night for dance
and imbibed too freely of the splrituous
fermenu. engaged. as is usually the case
I'm brawl. and fists were freely used.
Robert Newton and James FISHER the
rinrleaders. were arrested and given a
hearing by Justice Lohwasser yesterday.
Newton was ordered TO pay costs ana
Fisher was fined i'm the aggregate az.
Roth were committed to jail in default.
4 lively fracas occurred on the Brook
turnpike. near the corporate limits. tues-
day evening. I'm which number Of wh lie
men and women participated. some
heavy blows were exchanged, ana all IN
the mill" were more or less injured.
No arrests were made.
Fleming Gum, "a l6-year-old cOlored boy,
living I'm the county a short distance
below the Richmond Cedar-Wofks, was
bitten by snake yesterday morning
about o'clock. The boy received the
reptiles fangs IN the foreiinger OF MS
Ieft hand. The entire hand and ann are
swollen and be is quite i'll from the ef-
fects of the poison injected into his sys-
fem. The wound. however. is not CON
sidered a dangerous che, and he Will prop
ably be able to so TO work in Jew
davs. Gum is a cigarmaker employed
In the city.
The public schools of Brookland Dis
trict will reopen for the term September
18th.
Principal Ivan Stephens, of The Barton
Heights High School. who has been III
an Basic City. has entirely recovered.
The schools of the Tuckahoe DISTRICT
omen on the 10Th. and those Of Fairfield
OF the same day. Narina schools re-
sumo studies on the 9th.
The County School Trustees have buiit
TWO new school-houses. one Is situated
on tine Broad-Street road and another
on the billiard road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26

Yesterdays Sessions OF the state
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Address.

WINSTON, n. c.. August 2.-tspeciaL)
This mornings session OF the STATE sum
day-School Convention opened with ~
Bible reading. conducted by p. NJ. Briggs.
Of Durham. A county officers conferences
was then conducted by Professor #. 81
Blair. of Guilford College. An open par
lament followed, led by ". IL. Broughton.
of Raleigh. He was followed by 4. II.
Bristow. OF Washington city.
Al the afternoon session Mr.. Brlstow
conducted a Sunday-school Institute. Iho
subject OF graded Sunday schools was
then ably presented and advocated by
Herman Horn. former president of tho
association. -
ONLY two officers were elected at this
standardization T. Il. Fuller and Irea'
surer j. II. Southgate-both or DURAN.
Nh Rristow delivered a strong and enter
tanning address to the convention TO-
nj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
stumble on "A Gold Mine.
Denver Republican,

tDenFcr htpuoilcdn.)
Two young doctors OF the name OF
House are here for their health. They
have been climbing the hills, and have
frequently visited the mines, but their
knowledge OF quartz was very mea.re
After scaling Filtration Peak on Monday
they concluded 10 continue their walk
TO the west and drop down the hill on the
Soda-creek side, probably half a mile be-
yond the peak. While stopping TO rest on
a ledge OF rock the peculiar formation
attracted their attention, and one of them
declared II 10 be his opinion that the
ledge was quartz. They broke OF piece
OF 1t. and brought 1t into town 10 be ex-
amined by one who should know. This
was a prospector. who came here recently
from the mines of Aspen. He declared il
TO be a good quartz. and, on closer ex-
animation. found some specks of free gold
in il. on getting a description OF the
location he FASTENED 10 the spot. and took
nm the claim, and found two feet OF
quartz with about six inches thoroughly
filled with free gold. There was no need
for an assay. and he is now sinking a
discovery shaft, and will continue the
opening OF the lode. =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
a Strong Bill ut Forest Hill.

The programme at Forest Hill Park
continues to attract large audiences. Last
evening the seating capacity of the pa
yilion was tested, and many people con-
gregated I'm the stage enclosure.
This weeks bill has taken the public
by storm. and from beginning TO end the
performers are encouraged with unstinted
applause.
Hoppe. the club iuggler. who is playing
a return engagement. has added to his
act several very sensational tricks.
Sisson and Wallace, Melville and Bar
low. and the Rossley brothers, are among
the best entertainers seen at the park this
season Walton and Doyle, the big man
and the little man, give really comical
sketch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
Fields Ministries Make n Hit.

Al. G. Fields minstrels played TO a
larger house at the Academy last night
than has ever before greeted that com
bination in this city. The show is bright
er. stronger, and better than ever. The
minstrel first part, entitled 1.-THE Court
of Momus." is a pretty picture studded
with scenes of comedy and song; the OHIO
is one of the best seen in Richmond, ana
the sketch. "a Trip to the Klondike Goio
Diggings." is just what it purports 10
be-"a laughable absurdity.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
a Morning Marriage.

Mr.. Charles r. Francis, a well-known
agriculturist living near Wins church,
I'm Hanover county. and Mrs Mary 5.
Priddy. living near Glen Allen. in Hen
rico. were married yesterday morning at
the residence OF the brides parents.
Mrs. Priddy is the daughter of Mr.. c. C.
and Mrs. Mary 4. Lane. and the Rev
Dr. Garlick. of the Baptist church. was
the officiating minister.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
Death of Mr.. Samuel Morgan.

Samuel Morgan, young man about IL
wears of age. died Tuesday night at the
residence OF his mother. No. 1904 Lester
street He was a son Of the late Mr.. AL
bert Morgan. who was drowned In the
river near Drewry's Bluff six or seven
wears ago while fishing. He leaves seve-
raj brothers. among them John Morgan,
the ex-ball player. The funeral takes
nlace from the residence this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
DeIirhtfuI Trolley Party.

A very delightful trolley party was
given last night over the lines Of the
Richmond Traction Company for the
benefit of St Mary's Catholic church.
The excursionists were accompanied by
a string band, and every one on the
crowded car seemed TO have an excellent
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY.
Members OF -. Patrick's Beneficial
society Enjoy Themselves.

ST. Patricks Beneficial and Social So
Getty celebrated its eighth anniversary
A'i night az us rooms, corner OF Grace
3d Twenty-sixth streets, under cir
.'mstances most suspicious. The AFFAIR,
non the beginning. was delightfully."- In
'o'mal, and the large number OF mem
.'h present roamed through the build
ts chatting at will. until the time for
'ne real exercises had arrived. Then
semp,uous banquet was spread and when
cornwall ana social nature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
when Colonel nrady Takes Charge.

The Internal Revenue Department has
been notified by letter that Colonel Brady
will take charge Of the Office after 8
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon next. No
thing has yet been given out as TO the
new Collectors intentions IS regards
the subordinate positions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
u,chmonders in New York.

NEW YORK. August %.-!special lii, III
N Eonnon ST. Denis: Mrs. 4. j. FRANCS
M ~; san Mooi Marlborough; Mrs G. a Dis-
MIS- e O. e. Lefew, Hoffman: E. 9. Leisfs
IT. Imperial X. Fisher, MariDoro .,,an,sj
Hutzler, Albert: IL. Strause. |oh'''e"'A''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26

orders for printing sent " the Dispatcb
company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices vii -
sure 70 please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
sAruTE TO THE GOVERNOR.

After the proceedings salute OF seven
teen guns was fired in the nonor OF 'he
Governor by the Howitzers, at the request
OF the Sons of Veterans.
All the arrangements were carried out
without a single hitch. and reflected much
credit upon the marshal and his aids.
Mrs. c. T. OFerrall occupied seat win
the Daughters of the Confederacy, as
also did the two young lady members
honorary Of the camp.
Colonel Bigger. with gracious FORE
thought. had provided large zinc tubs OF
ice water. which were placed on tables
about the grounds.
The cottage. il is said. will b. complete
and ready for occupation in four weeks
time. and there are no less than forty
applications for admission already on
hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26
CORNERSTONE LAID.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

they wendell their dreary way. rrofn .ns
drst nicket shot TO the last scream OF the
she'll they had seen their compatriots iail
fast and thick. but this was the rate OF
war, and they so accepted II ana wers
prepared for 1t, but civilized warfare does
not teach the use Of the loren nor .ne
wanton destruction OF the roofs that
shelter defenceless women, decrepid men,
and innocent children. 1t Is the mode ol
the savage and the usage OF the par pa
rian and until the archangel or Goo
shall proclaim the end OF time sucn ueeus
will meet with the execration OF ever
CLINE where an enlightened civilization
h. nrontnd ifs altar lAnplause.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-26

equal States We are here with neitne.
malice nor hatred. but instead Ioy"S
and attachment for our institutions ~.
glowing pride In our nationai prvsl.,o
and advancement. We have been uraw
hlther by recollections that can ne s.a
perish and obligations that can never or.
40 well might they who would conue'nn
US attempt TO harness the winds or SER
the lightnings or dam up the waters ~
the Mississippi as to seek 10 cnahss ".
current OF southern sentiment tnat ien.'
us annually to the sepultures or our ma,
tyrs or to Danish from southern Dreases
their devotion TO those VINO. ralyihs
their Southlands call, went forth 10 pa'
tie; II need be. 10 fall No power o.
man. no strength OF government. no rou
of the tyfant no heel OF the despot,
could ever deter southern men and south-
ern women from honoring their soldier
dead and succoring the surviving veteran
when bowling under affection or Dendins
in distress. (Cheers.)
This sun shines now upon people I'M
bued with the same spirit OF reverence
for fallen heroes and fidelity TO memories
that permeated every city, hamlet, vii
lage. ana rural district OF the dominions
Of the South when Characteristic was
roaring and Malvern Hill was laundering
AMI soilthrons were writing their deeds
on tables imperishable and painting their
names in skies immortal. prolonged APP
plause)
At the conclusion OF the Governor ;
speech three cheers were called Tor, ana
met with n hearty response.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-30
Death of John |. HOss.

DIR. A. C. Hoss received a telegram
last Sunday morning from Conway,
Ark, that his brother, John l. Hoss,
had been shot and killed. No particu.
lars could be learned in regard to the
sad affair until several hours after
wards when it was learned that it was
the result of q feud of a few months
standing. The murderer met John on
the street when the alteration occurred
with the above results. John was we'll
known here having been born and
reared in this place. This report was
very sadly received by all Of his
friends In this place, and our sympathy
ia with his bereaved family.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-30
MAY DAY.

1t seems for the past few days and
nights that "Old Prob has been out
on a spree and left the bung out of his
W aterbarrel, and has been providing
around at night with his flash box
raising a gentle breeze and whispering
in tones of thunder to such an extent
that the farmers are sitting with their
arms folded and with the same old
saying, II never saw so much rain"
Even u expounder of the law, Henry
Hoss, has become somewhat alarmed
and has built a bridge leading up to
the branches of a neighboring tree
where he will flee in case of another
deluge. Wheat harvest is over and the
farmers report a good crop, provided it
is not damaged in the shock, which is
greatly feared. G.. w. Swingle, who
now owns the Brown property, is hav-
ing the mill weatherboarded, which
will add greatly to the appearance as
we'll as to the benefit of same. II. l..
Berry is on the sick list this weak,
harvest. Our friend, Martin Kyker,
the calf trader, OF the Fourth District,
is still pursuing his work vigorously
and as soon as the calf is moved from
the parent stem he is on the ground
asking prices and telling of his cheap
purchases elsew here. The Lloyd Bros.
are preparing to start out soon with
their threshing machine; the boys are
old hands at the business and know
how to handle a machine in order to
give best results. The Deputy Sheriff
of this district, Tom Radford, has been
confined to his room with fever for
some time, but we are informed is con-
valescing. j. w. Berry, our travelling
photographer, went over to Bumpass
Cove Friday, where he tested his ma.
chine on some Of the picturesque
scenery as well as the inhabitants
thereof. Allie Swingle, Of this place,
has recently ordered a bicycle and is
looking forward with great expecta-
tons to its arrival when he can be
numbered on the list as q "scorcher."
Peddlers of seemingly all nationalities,
have been paying their respects to the
people of this vicinity of late. One of
our genial clerks is still wondering
when he will receive that bill of slippers
from Asheville. P. SHOCKS.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-06-30
NELLIE.

The health of this and surrounding
sections is good. Wheat harvest is
over and so far as we are able to Judge
wneat is moderately good; but we fear
1t Will be damaged in the shock by the
hard and continuous rams. The pros.
pect for a good crop of everything is
hattering. Berries and early apples
are %ripening, and one can just cat and
grow fat. Miss Ida Stafford is very i'll
with typhoid fever. Pettibone Jinkins,
son of Aaron Jinkips, is very sick; no
hope Of his recovery. Rev. w. A. Sher
fey, as we learn, is improving. Sunday
School at Hale's Chapel is climbing
lions hill. Sunday School at Mount
Zion is progressing. Well, we found a
great many good people round about
Nellie, Keebler's X Roads, Free Hin
and Douglass Shed, and I'm persuaded
there's good people everywhere. Yes,
Dhale, Greece is overpowered by the
foul beast of the earth that's blowed
by the green flies of thu filthy regions.
But Greece, noble little Christian
Greece, is neither dead nor damned,
but iiveth unto salvation forever and
ever. amen and amen AS for ourself,
you've told the people what we are do.
ing. We are sorry to learn of the death
of Jack Rabbit; may he live through
the successive periods of duration. AS
time and paper are more valuable than
nonsense, / will close.
UNCLE FULLER,