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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
BRITTANY. Latc.t Little War.

philadelphia Record)
Bida, the capital OF the Fulah Emir OF
Nupe. having fallen into the hands or
the Royal Niger Company's army. the
Emirs dorinions will doubtless be incor-
porated into the territory directly admin
istered by the company. and thus the
British empire will have been further ex-
tended Incidentally the negroes Of Nupe
Will DO released from the cruel tyranny
Of their Fulah overlords, and the country
bordering on Nupe will no longer be sub
ject to the raids OF Fulah slavers.
Nupe lies on both sides OF the Niger. and
extends southwark from about the tenth
degree OF north latitude to the junction
Of the Niger and the Benue rivers. Bida,
the capital, contains about 5000 inhabi-
tants, and is the largest city of the Niger
Territory. The occasion for the British
expedition against Nupe was furnished by
the EInr's Indulgence in piratical raid
into the Niger Company's territories, as
well as by the wholesale slaughter OF the
slaves captured in these raids. 1t is quite
possible, however, Notwithstanding the
horror expressed by his British neighbors
over the Emir's detestable practices, that
the invitation thus given by him to puni-
tive expedition was not altogether unwel-
come TO the Royal Niger Company's off,
Il
commanding position on the Niger 10 be
permitted 70 remain defnantly hostile to
the British. 1t must be admitted, on the
other hand, that the negro natives OF Nupe
will fare better under British control than
they did under the despotic rule OF thelr
Fulah conquerors.
The Emrate OF Nupe and the Empire
Of Sokoto, which passed under the sover-
eighty Of the Royal Niger Company by
treaty nearly ten years ago, comprise an
area OF over 10000 square miles. with a
population of nearly 20,0O0,o00. The Fulah,
the ,Mahommedan invaders of Berber race,
constitute the dominant caste throughout
this region. The aborigines, known as the
Haussa people, whose language Is the
lingua franca of all West Central Africa,
have been the merchants OF that part OF
the world from time immemorial. Brave,
but not fond Of war; inclined TO commerce
rather than military adventures, the
Haussa between the years 1900 and 1905
were gradually subjugated by the Fulah.
The Haussa, nevertheless, make excellent
soldiers; and the 800 men in the service
Of the Royal Niger Company, who have
just defeated 10000 Fulah at Bda, were
mainly recruited from that people. The
Haussa are of pure negro type. They are
well clothed. and have many well-bult
and populous cities, and their land is the
only part Of Africa where without the aid
Of Caucasian influences trade and conf
merce, agriculture and manufactures (par-
tcularly of cloth, leather, glass, and me-
tals) have been carried to an advanced
stage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Fine Weather, and nm Attendance
of Three Thousand.


NEW ORLEANS. LA. February 2e.--
Fine weather and a crowd OF 5000 people
marked the days sport. The track was
heavy. and only two favorites won.
First race-seven furlongs-Bust-Up Qoi,
W. Dean, to ~ won. Pearson second.
Skyblue third. Time. la.
Second race-one mile-Augustina 600.
Hough, 30 to ID won, Hurns second, Harry
S. third. Time, 1854
Third race-six furlongs-Hailstone Qls,
J. Gardner, to . won, May Ashley Sc
cond, Lizetta third. Time, %.
Fourth race-seven furl0ngs-Robert
Latta oil, Caywood, 10 81 won, Pitfall
second, Hardenburg third. Time, lao IL.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Ella Penzance
90. J. Weber, TO 81 won. Old Dominion
second, Midstar third. Time, liz.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Double Dunn
my QOi, Scherer TO p won. Sugar-Cane
second, lila third. Time, l:241-i.
THE RACING AT NEW BERNIE.
RALEIGH, n. c., February ga spe-
cial TO the Tribune from New Berne says:
To-day's turf events were as follows;
Trotting race-2:20 class, best three IN
five-mile heats. 500.
First heat-Luay Ashley first Miss
Thompson second, Eufaula c. third.
Second heat-Lucy Ashley first. Eufauis
c. second, Miss Thompson third.
Third heat-Palmetto Prince rrst, Prince
Albert second, Lucy Ashley third.
Fourth heat-Lucy Ashley FIRST Palmet-
to Prince second. Prince Albert third.
Time. last heat, 2:A. Best time In third
heat, 1888 IL.
Trotting race-2:4O class, best three IN
fiye-miIe heats. Ss0O--Sam Rhea took three
straight heats, with lillian ID. second. ana
RAPID third. Time, 2:i2.
Running race-two thirds OF mile
best two in three, S50-St Vincent took
both heats in LII. Florence Hubert re-
cond, Ginger Ale third.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
THE BAZAAR TO CLOSE TONIGHT
This VIII he the Last Night-EN-
citing Contest over the Couch

This VIII Be the Last Night-EX-
citing Contest over the Couch
The Associated Hospitals bazaar VIII
have run its course when the hsn's
turned low al the Armory tonight ONiS
the ladies' who have worked so ihoel''i-
cablv win rejoice at this fact, for tho
great multitude Of people who have VlsiIo1
the bazaar have found there mos "
lightul resort and almost ilhmllaD'o
sources Of entertainment .,i.o-
Last NIGHT there was IL spice OF eA0lto
men. added 10 the cauldron OF pLoi', -, -
The closing of the voting contest py
The most popular hospital was 10 DS -,
r.ched by q handsome coOch' W"s -
breezy and interesting The contest "@o
advertised TO close at 10 o'clock, ana INC
struggle for supremacy began soon arr
o o'clock. From that time eXcitemeh' io.'o
in leans and bounds as the vote began W
pour in The struggle was between IN
Virginia Hospital and the Retreat Ior VI
Sick but the Old Dominion, WhlVh no
never becr REGARDED as rival, was .h0
dark horse i'm the race. At hve Ihihul.'
20 10 o'clock the voting stood' Ne'i -, s.'s
2ls. Virginia, 3sl; Old Dominion, l'oi -
and Ear. Q; Sheltering Arms, z. a III"
later the Virginia went with DouAu ~
ole ana az 700 a IA~haDN Va
handed I'm from the Old Dominion. inc
bearer OF the money did not know no"
many votes il represented, and WINE u
was being counted the clock struck th9
hour. The money handed in would nav
brought the Old Dominions total up 10
60 and would have placed IL al the he"u
o. the list -.
A very nice point was here raised ~
was ruled that inasmuch as the votes werV
l.ot properly cast before 10 O'Clock they
were not admissible. On the other hahu'
30 was urged that the money had beeh
accepted before the hour for closing, anu
should have been credited. There was q
good deal Of excitement and much arsu-
ment. bot eventually the money was Ie-
turned 10 the Old Dominion stan and the
Virginia was declared the winner.
The visit OF Company y with the youhB
ladies' squad. which was 10 have taken
place Last night WAS postponed until TO-
night. and this afternoon the children OF
The Male Orphan Asylum and the Hunohe
Asylum will be entertained
The voting contest TO decide who IL tho
most popular little girl VIII close NJ y'sy
o'clock tonight The fayorites up 70 ms
time are Misses Johnson. Levy, and Cor
don. Half an hour later the vote for ing
most popular surgeon win close. The ioi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
MANY REvIvALs IN PROGRESS.
meetings Mt Pine-street, Union-sta-
uOn, Asbury. and Denny-Sfreef

meetings ut Pine-Strect, Unfon-sfa-
uon, Asbury, and Denny-street.
Inc revival meeting at Pine-street Bap-
list church has continued to grow in in
terest all through the week, and nearly
10 persons have been converted. Rev.
& W. Duke, who has been preaching
so acceptably, felt constrained to return
10 MS own church, az Berkeley, yester-
DAY. and Rev. J. II. Hutson, the evange-
nst preached last night. Notwithstand-
ing the cold rain, there was a large con-
gregation. He viii preach all OF the four
or hve services tomorrow. There were
Iorty-ive candidates baptized yesterday
afternoon, making 1l2 who have received
tnis ordinance since the meeting begun.
Rev. George II. Wiley, who has been
assisting Dr. Vanderslice in a meeting
az Union-Station church for some time,
left yesterday for his home, near Lynch
burg. DR.. Vanderslice will continue the
meeting for some time. There have
been about ninety conversions.
The revival at Asbury Methodist church,
is going on with increasing inte-
rest. The pastor, Rev. y. NJ. Beckham,
has been preaching this week TO the
members Of the church. especially, seek
ing to inspire them with greater conse-
Grafton ana zeal one thousand printed
invitations TO the services have been sent
out in the community, and the prospect
for a successful meeting Is encouraging
Services will continue every night next
week. commencing at 8 o'clock. On Sun
day morning the pastor will preach on
THE Spirits Power" and at night the
subject will be The Plan Of Salvation
The great doctrines Of Christianity will be
discussed next week
Rev. S. c. Hatcher IS having a fine
meeting at Denny-Street church. The
congregations have been large and much
interest has been shown. Fourteen per-
sons came forward for prayer last night.
There will be four services tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27

present TO wish her a happy future. The
groom is popuar employee OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad and is
a man of sterling worth. The couple
left on the 8 o'clock train for BlueheId.
their future home.
Collier. tho great baseball and foot
ball player on the st. Adams teams for
the past two years, left yesterday for
the University OF Virginia. where he will
pitch on the baseball team this season.
Collier 10 one of the star college pitchers
In the South, and the University OF Vir-
ginia is fortunate in securing him. They
tried to get him last year. but failed
His departure will hurt ST. Albans's team,
but the team still has strong pitchers on
the nine.
Mr.. John L. Pamplln. for many years
a citizen of this place IS critically Ill,
with little hopes Of recovery. He Is a
Confederate veteran, having served In
the navy for the four years.
Trains are to-day running through to
Blueheld, but no further.
Mr.. T. o. Moody, foreman Of the Sec
ton here, was badly hurt by a fall Of
rocks and dirt at the Eggleston tunnel.
on Wednesday. He is able to be up to-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED.
Trustees of Newport News Company
Restrained from Selling Property.

Trustees of Newport News Company
Restrained from Selling Property.
Judge Lamb, Of the Chancery Court,
yesterday, upon the application of j. A..
Wallen, James Bahen, and others, grant
ed an injunction restraining f. y. Mon
tague and w. P. de Saussure. trustees
Of the Newport News Company, from
disposing of the property conveyed 20
them under a deed of trust until the
further order of the Court. The bill filed
in the case is a. most exhaustive one,
deals largely IN general allegations and
makes some rather sweeping charges
The object of the injunction is to prevent
the sale. which was TO have taken place
to-day, Of certain property TO satisfy the
claims of c. NJ. BraXton, from whom the
land was purchased. The money due Is
for one Of the deferred payments. The
Newport News Company, composed OF
well-known businessmen Of this ana
other cities. was organized in 1881. Mr..
Lewis II. Blair is its president.
In the Circuit Court yesterday the fol-
lowing judgments were rendered: W. c..
Hitchcock q Co against r. \. Ezekiel,
for $1,000; Joseph w. Blanton against
Charles Meyers, HnB
The following suit was instituted: s.
7. O'Keefe against Grifith-Mayo Manu-
featuring Company for $1,000.
The Law and Equity Court was en-
Gagged yesterday considering the suit Of
Archie Pendleton against the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company for $4,000
damages for injuries sustained by Pen
dleton by being hurt in a Main-street-car
this winter.
The case Of William Starke, charged
with murder, was called in the Hastings
court yesterday, and postponed until
March 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
Rev. Pike Powers.
(For lie DlspatchO

Richmond, Va, February %, 1897.
No man is great without a great will,
or grand purpose In life. 1t is a declara-
ton OF Holy Writ that II thine eye be
single thy whole body shall be full of
light" Mr.. Powers and / were from
the same county, Caroline, and when l
was quite small lad / heard of him
as a boy who was bent on getting a
good education. When L came to Rich
mond. more than. fifty years ago. was
glad TO hear Of his success as a teacher
at the University Of Virginia The Mag
dalen Asylum was established twenty
five years ago, and. the first minister
who came to my aid was the Rev. Mr..
Powers He seemed 20 like hard work.
He had great faith in the power of the
Gospel. 1 have known him to preach to
four unfortunate girls often with as
much interest as to great congrega-
tion. one OF these sermons l shall never
forget. His zeal knew no abatement.
Like that of his Divine Master at the
well, his spirit was stirred by the peril
Of one erring, SHINING daughter His
last sermon to them was preached a
year ago. His wife, till the day Of her
death, stood by him in this arduous
work. Not long after the war L was
made commissary by the city to issue
rations to the poor at Il time OF great
distress. One Of the first gentlemen that
applied for a place as visitor was Mr..
Powers. l rather discouraged him, sug-
costing a younger man. But he insist.
ed, and did the work well. Montgomery
lines are appropriate:
1.-The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow cease:
And life's long warfare closed at last,
His soul Is found I'm peace.
Soldier Of Christ, well done!
Praise be thy new employ;
And while eternal ages run,
Rest in thy Saviour's JOY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
pRIpAL TOUR IN a sCOw.
Peter Hover and His Bride VIII
Float Through Life Together.

Mr.. Peter Hover, one Of the best-known
horqemen on the James river, and Miss
Matte Butler, daughter Of the light
house keeper at Dutch Gap, were mar
ried in this city on Tuesday and began
life on the scow Of which the happy
room Sc the proprietor, launching their
matrimonial bark on the broadened BOSOM
Of the turbulent James. which at
that time was overlooking its banks.
The couple came up to the city on
Tuesday. accom-. anied by the father OF
the bride, and after securing a license
al the county-court house repaired % '@ %
-.tdorce I'm Fulton, of Rev. 5. {.
Hatcher. where they were united in the
bonds Of wedlock
The couple went directly to a row
boat which awaited them at the NOUN
~ Gmie's creels. and taking passage
tborein soon rowed 10 the Hover barge.
which was anchored in the river ana
took up their abode therein.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
lakewood Association Accepts.

The Oakwood Memorial Association mes
yesterday evening in the Thlrd frespy,e-
Ran church at A o'clock. This was tho
first meeting since the election OF the as
sociations new president, Miss ltuDy
Bodeker, and those who placed her there
are not surprised at the grace ana Skin
with which she Yields the gavel. Tno
Drincipal object OF the meeting was %
Consider an Invitation from the HOLLYWOOD
Auxiliary Association TO the lakewood AS
ISOLATION 10 unite with them In an enter
tainment TO be given during Easter Week
srhe nresident OF the auxiliary, Mrs Hume
was present, and urged KS acceptance.
mis- the association resolved 70 do Tho
entertainment will probably be a lecture
on Cuba, which VIII be richly illustrates
by scenes from this fair queen OK thd
Antilles"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
Dance at Emporia.

EMPORIA, VA, February 26.-(Special.)
The married ladies Of this town gave a
delightful dance last night 10 their young
friends at Bakers Hail. The music was
furnished by musicians from Weldon, ~.
c. Among those present were Mesdames
George S. Bruce, w. Sam. Goodwin,
w. +. Dean, j. J. Taylor, Henry
Schwartz: Misses Matte Hedge, Mary
Turner. Maud Davis Sallie Powell. Fam
ME Hall, and Minnie Goodwin; Messrs.
Archer Robertson of Portsmouth; w.
w. Robertson, Z. Peyton Turner, Walker
Turner, Peter Jones, r. w. Daughtery,
w. c. Davis. W. @. Weaver, J. b..
Bailey, Harley Duann, H. w. Hall,
Ike Swartz, A. ". Potter, NJ G. Marion.
The dancing was kept up until the wee
sma' hours" and all voted the occasion
one OF the most pleasant OF their lives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
LYNCHING IN TENNESSEE.
Negro Miners incensed over IL, nnd
Threaten Vengeance.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, February
2s.-Corrected details OF the iynching OF
the negro, Charley Brown, at Soddy. last
night, were received to-day.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Ellen WALKER
the 12-year-old stepdaughter Of III. II.
Warner, a highly-respected farmer. living
near Soddy, was going home, having been
10 a neighbor's house. She was grabbed
al a lonely spot by Brown, negro. who
told her not to scream. and drew a pistol.
The girl after a fearful struggle. freed
herself from his grasp and ran scream
ing down the road
The negro fed, and hid In barn. He
was soon surrounded by a posse OF off
fcers. Deputy John sadler went up into
the loft and as soon as his head project
ed above the ladder he was fatally shot
by Brown
The negro was arrested, and a mob
quickly formed and took the trembling
wretch from the officers hands, and
swung him TO a tree.
The negro miners are highly incensed
over the lynchlng OF Brown, and have
formed a mob and threaten vengeance
on the lynchers. Serious trouble Is ex-
pected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27

Toas SURGEONS are on the list: Drs.
Il. Mcclure. any
- Inc very handsome lace scarf on The
Eye and Ear Infrmary booth was ra,,ed
OF last night and won bv Mrs Ing,e
Mrs. Michelbacher won the basket of dow.
ers. Contributions were received q, th,a
S'ail yesterday as follows: A barrel or
nour, from Ballard q Ballard. through
Mr' y. A. Breaux; n barrel of oil. from
,ne STANDARD OH Company, and a set of
nlcyc1e tires from Morgan & Wright of
chicago through the Old Dominion cycle
company, OF this city
me Retreat for the Sick have received
i iVur sets OF bicycle tires and a large guam
uty OF Wilknson's mineral water.
Everything will be sold by auction or
otherwise tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
Aeo,u.t Dispatches About Gambling

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. February Do
The House Committee on the Judiciary
to-day fayorably reported a Dill which
makes il a misdemeanOr for any person
TO transmit by any telegraph or telephone
company any dispatch from one State or
TERRITORY into another State or Territory,
relating TO lotteries, pool-selling. book
punishable by Imprisonment for not more
than two years or by a fine OF not more
than 81 600 or both. The bill further pro-
Vides that no common carrier or corpora
tion or employee thereof, shall transmit
sncb Sisnatehes: and for every infraction
Of the law they also shall be subject to
the foregoing penalty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
wipaton Entertainments.

WINSTON. n. c.. February 26.-CSpe-
al.)-Mrs. Clement Manly gave a charm
ing entertainment at her home tonight,
complimentary TO her guests-Misses An
ME Gray and Kate Buford, Of Richmond,
and Miss Emma Jones, OF Danville
The Forsyth Republican Club has de-
cided to attend President McKinley's in
auguration. The club win leave here
Tuesday evening in Pullman-car.
Hon. c. b. Watson gave an elegant
supper at his home last night to men,
hers of local bar and Judge Green, who
Is here holding court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Miss Grace Arents TO Establish one
in This City.

Miss Grace Arents, niece Of Major
rovis Ginter. has determined TO estab-
lien a boys industrial school in this city
and her recent trip TO New York was
made for the purpose of inspecting the
,,ar,ons industrial schools in that city
and in Brooklyn in order to OBTAIN me
,aoet improved ideas Tor the school shc
,gnl establish in Richmond.
,rne rIans for the institution have not
been perfected but close friend OF MISS MISS
Arents says that the schooi WIN sine
to,,s of the city who have no means
~ Getting an education, but have an IN
oi,nation 10 improve themselves, the OPP
portunity at no cost TO themselves -, MOI MOI
ooiv viii there be chance to obtain
-, 60 commonly called "book-learning
mr', also i an opportunity to learn various
Ia 'rades Electricity will be one OF me the
branches taught 1t is said -, that at MISS tos
~ school and has well-formed plans for
the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27

DANVILLE, VA. February 26.-(Spe-
cial)-A poll of eleven members or the
civ Council. taken to-day. shows that
eight unoualifiedly endorsed the resolution
of Allen, as advocated by Senator Daniel,
demanding the release Of Americans inn
prisoned in Cuba. But one OF the other
three OpDOsed II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
whereabouts of war-vesseIs.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February 26.-
THE Detroit has arrived at Bangkok, 10
receive the snort-. ,,iI men OF .he ma, ma
Rome Via Suez The Maine is at New
orleans the Dolphin is at Washington.
80 the Montgomery has left Key Wesl
Tor awhile, on being relieved by the Mar
t4hasT torpedo Boat No. will reach
xvashineton this afternoon, and will be
sVhibited TO members Of Congress In a
nm down the Potomac tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
vorfo,k.s Celebrated school Case.

NORFOLK, VA. February 26.-(Spe-
clal)-Judge Hanckel. Of the Corpora
tion Court, to-day decided that the action
of the Superintendent Of the City Schools
excluding a girl from the white schools
on the ground that, he claimed, she was
a negress was final, and that the Court
could not. under the statute. grant the
mandamus asked. compelling her REIN
statement. The case win go TO the Su-
r.rnrnn Cnurf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
NOMINATIONS THAT WILL FAIL.
Those of wOIcott and Clark to BE
District Judges.

Those of WOlcOtt and clark TO lie
District Judges.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February %
The Republicans on the Committee on the
judiciary of the Senate have practically
notified their Democratic associates that
the nominations Of James l.. Wolcott, to
be District Judge for the District of Della
ware. and William w. Clark, of North Ca
rolina, to be District Judge for the Eastern
District of North Carolina, cannot De
confirmed. In the special meeting Of the
committee this morning Mr.. Hin en-
deavored TO have these nominations acted
upon. but failed The Republicans said
there were charges against both men, ana
that the time was not sufficient to enable
them to investigate the subject. They
declined to permit the cases to be taken
I'D and In this they were joined by Sena-
tor Pugh Democrat, Of Alabama. Ihe
Democrats win make another effort. hut
have little hope Of getting either OF the
nominees through.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
Georgia and Alabama.

The following is the comparative state
Georgia and Alabama railway Tor the
'n''u WIN " 1897 1896. Incr'se.
Week ending Febru- go
airy 21st ........;:...S --VS4 I''o'o o'ooo
Three weeks ending 49, 49,.
February 2lst 49,. o'slo S4Oo5 1857
January list to FED -, 800 - ooo
ruary 21st .......,.. loi'flS al-0 WIS
July Isl 2 1sS" -. ss2eO9 S7OlOi sl2,5Oi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
Going to the Inauguration.

Among the prominent Republicans who
will 90 from Richmond to the inausara..
the United States are Judge Waddill. MIS-
Waddill. Misses Juliet and Mary Waddiii'
Nr and Mrs. Allan. Mr. Edgar Allan,
Jr Colonel James u. Brady Mr.. Gus
VI. Russell. Mr.. John Bethel. Mr.; Wray
r. Knight, Mr. NJ. J. Smith. and captain
n q Cook