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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

time Mr.. Nottingham was KNOCKED
senseless and fell TO the noor. At this
writing he Is reported TO be ia critical
cordition. Mr.. Nottingham IS brother
OF Mr. Lucius Nottingham, Justice o,
the Peace OF this county. and was him.
self, until few months ago, justice
OF the peace.
Mrs. James Daily. one OF the Oldest
and most respected ladies OF this coun-
~. died on Wednesday, and was buried
at the family buryingground at the
lower part Of this county yesterday.
Mr.. A. ID. Smith and family. of Leba-
non. Pa, have been spending few days
In this city. ss guest OF Mr.. p. w.
Savage. Mr.. Smith is general superin-
tendent OF the Cornwall and Lebanon
railroad.
Mr. Lucius Cobb and his uncle. War
ren Cobb. have been moving the re-
mains OF their relatives from Cobb's Is
land this week. since the storm has
absted. The remains OF Mr.. Nathan
Cobb, for whom the island was named,
were brought to the main land in a bag,
as there was nothing left but few
bones. The casket containing the re-
mains Of Mr.. Albert Cobb, who died
suddenly about six years ago (while try
ing TO rescue his brother who had fallen
overbosrd), was found to be in perfect
state of preservation, and II Is thought
that the body is petrified. Mr. Cobb. his
son, would not allow the casket to be
opened Nearly all Of the former resi-
dents are building cottages at "Cobb's
landing" in sight OF the deserted is
land Mr. Ashby Jones, OF Richmond. is
also erecting a cottage at 'Cobb's land
ing" which is nearly completed. The
4.f-
the island some time ago, and will be
placed In his new cottage. Mr.. Jones
gave his old cottage TO one OF the life
saving crew, who moved enough Of the
lumber after 1t had been partly wrecked
to the main land 10 build a comfortable
residence in the new settlement for his
family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
WOULDN'T COME UP.
Unsuccessful Attempt TO Raise tne
Steamship WyanOke.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. October w.
Cspecial) Am unsuccessful attempt was
made to-day TO raise the sunken ship
Wvanoke. OF the Old-Dominion Line.
which went down I'm James river on
this city on the morning OF April zS'
1896 in collision with the United states
cr,,iser Columbia For six hours TOUR
large air-compressors were kept at work
forcing air into the 176 sacks placed IN
the holds Of the sunken steamer. Inc
hoee were inflated, but not TO their luil-
est capacity, and on several occasions
tho mast Of the ship was seen TO sway
and II looked as if she would rise from
her muddy berth. The weight OK the
Wvanoke Is estimated to be 900 ons'
and the combined lifting capacity OF the
bags placed in her hull at l'ooe tons.
Varions reasons are assigned for mo
failure BY some it is believed that the
suction was too great but the theory
that is generally accepted Is that there
waa a leakage somewhere, and divers
will 20 down tomorrow and make a
tborough examination. The contract Tor
raising The wyanoke was let by the
government to philadelphia men, their
hid being $4,000. II 1t is found that the
shin cannot be raised by this process IL
will be blown up, as 1t lies In the chah-
mel and Is dangerous to navigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
sUFFoLK's BUDGET.
An Aged Man-Rev. w. A. Barr-Per-
sonaI Notes, &c.


SUFFOLK, VA. October So.--(Special.)
Although some people in other sections
think tho Tidcwater region is a mala-
rious, unhealthful region. that view is re-
futed by the large number OF aged per-
sons In Suffolk. one of whom, Mr.. Syl-
vester Oliver. will celebrate his Goth
birthday next Wednesday November
Sd. on which occasion he will gather
around him his children, grandchildren.
and rreat-gTandchildren to celebrate aud
enjoy the festive occasion. MIR. Oliver
enjoys splendid heath, and BIDS fair 10
attain TO quite good old age. consider
ing the inaiarial environments which he
has for years been subject TO.
Rev. r. II. Peel, formerly OF Suffolk,
but who has been living at HARRISON
burg for several years. has returned
here. with view to taking church in
the Eastern Virginia Christian Confe-
renee, which body will next week con-
yene In annual session at Bethlehem
church, near Suffolk.
Rev. w. A. Barr, the beloved rector OF
81. PauPs Protestant Episcopal church.
will tomorrow conclude his labols at
that church, and will In few days re-
move TO Richmond TO assume the duties
Of rector OF Monumental church. Mr..
Bars departure will cause genuine re-
gret In our town.
Rev. Joseph b. Dunn. Of South Boston.
has accepted a call to ST. Pauis church.
and will hil the pulpit Of his new charge
on Sunday, November zist
The young people of the Christian En-
deayor Society, enjoyed a Halloween
social last night at the residences OF Mss
Bessie Thomson, on Bank street.
Mrs. g. {. yanderslice, OF Richmond,
who had been visiting her 6stghtef. Mrs.
Lee Bfitt, OF suifoik, retpn>a home 4ast
'fhute ptfl.shs - = y -
- Mr. ana Mrs. ". n. Camp, OF Albion,
Fla, have been visiting relatives in Suf-
folk, this week.
Mr.. w. Charles Harrell and wife have
returned from their bridal tour, and are
now at home, at No. 10 Sycamore street.
Mr. T. L. Harrison, of Petersburg. has
accepted a position with Mr.. +. IL.
Wright. OF the Suffolk Steam Laundry.
DIR. Frank Whitehead, OF Scotland
Neck, n. c., oontemplates locating ia
Suffolk next month. for the practice OF
his profession.
Mr. ]. {. Peacock, of Williamsport,
Pa. Is the guest of friends in Suffolk.
Mr.. f. A. Bennett. formerly connected
with Messrs c. T.. Holland & Co., coal
and feed dealers. OF Suffolk, VIII on Mon
day next go into business for himself
In Norfolk, as successor to b. T. Book
over.
Mrs. w. z. Deaton, of Roanoke is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. Lee Britt, OF Suf-
folk.
Mr.. N. r. withers spent several days
this week in Baltimore and Queenstown,
Md.
Miss Florence Smith, OF Sycamore. Ga,
who had been visiting Mrs. l. o. Hill, OF
Suffolk, left here last Thursday for her
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
Caused Excitement in Lynchburg.

LYNCHBURG, VA, October sQ.-(spe-,
o,ai1 Ths employees OF the Internal
psv.nue once in this city were thrown
into state of excitement upon being
nntifed at noon to-day that Commissioner
Eorroan had decided TO remove to-mor-
ro,v the once TO Alexandria.
cashier J. II. Mclaughlin viii remain
hSr. and be in charge of the local Office,
WANING. temporarily. Mr.. IL. o. Holt
as his assistant Those who will leave
az. chief-Clerk James III. Beemer. Depu-
sv~collectors John A Herndon. Ham
Shenherd. Jr.. f. II. Caldwell. ID. w.
sale N. f. Featherstone. and Miss M. ii.
Reid, and Clerks Mrs. Kate W. Flood and
stratton While all OF them had
Zen Of the opinion that the change
.,,o,,ld be made, yet none OF them were
1renared for such a sudden departure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
A nIchmona Mnn's Promotion.

The Raleigh News and Observer mas
this to say about gentleman VINO
formerly lived In Richmond, and IS wen
known here:
MIR. J. r. Fitzwilson and family have
gone TO Norfolk TO live. Mr.. Fitzwilson
was travelling soliciting agent for TINS
division Of the Southern railway, and so
well did he succeed In that capacity that
he has been made chief clerk TO the
general freight agent. at Norfolk Mr..
Fitzwilson has many friends here VINO
will rejoice In his richly deserved pro-
motion. but they will also regret That II
has taken him and his charming famhy
from Raleigh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Appointment of November 25th as
the Day.

the Day.
President Mckinley on Friday Issued his
first Thanksgiving-Day proclamation
which reads:
"In remembrance of Gods goodness 10
US during the past year, which has peeh
so abundant, Let US offer unto Him our
Thanksgiving, and pay our VOWS unto the
Most High Under His watchful proVi-
dence industry has prospered, the conqi-
tions of labor have been improved, tne
rewards of the husbandman have peen III
creased. and the comforts OF our horire9 nre'
multiplied His mighty hand has pre-
served peace and protected the natioh,
Respect for law and order has peeh
strengthened. love OF free institutions
cherished, and all sections Of our beloved
country brought into closer bonds OF ira"
terna1 regard and generous cooperation.
For these great dement's II Is our outy
to praise the Lord in a spirit OF humlilty
and gratitude. and TO offer up 10 Him our
most earnest supplications. That we may
acknowledge our obligation as people 10
Him. who has so graciously granted US
the blessings OF free government ana ma
terial prosperity, J. William mckinley,
President OF the United States, 90 herepy
designate and set apart Thursday, lhe
9th day OF November, for national
Thanksgiving and prayer which all OF the
people are invited to observe with appro-
pirate religious services in their respec-
tive places of worship.
"On this day of rejoicing and domestic
reunion let our prayers ascend 10 the
Giver Of every good and perfect gift Tor
tho continuance OF His love and favor 10
us. that our hearts may be flled with
charity and good will. and that we may
be ever worthy Of His benencent concern.
I'm witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States TO be affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington this
18th day of october. in the year Of OF our
LORD 1897 and Of the independence Of the
United States 122d.
WILLIAM MKINLEY.
'By the President John Sherman, Sec
retary of State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
Tbe Lnst Sacred Concert.

To-day at $3.50 p. NJ. the last sacred
concert of the season will be rendered by
the First Virginia Regiment Band az
Lakeside Park. This is the programme:
/. March, Tacoma ................. Bach.
2. Paraphrase. Melody in f.. .Rubinstein.
8. Potpourri, Pictures OF the Past,
Robinson.
4. Transcription, Sounds from Home.
Gung
5. Caprice. Columbus .Equi
6. Song When the Children Sleep,
Hutchinson.
7. Grand March. .Tannhauser-. Wagner
g. Fantasia Happiness .........,. .Branoe.
O Sacred selection, Herald Angels. Boyer
n Serenade. The Stars .............. Ripley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

Kirkman Verser. son OF Mr.. j. Q. YER
ser. OF Church Hin, while boxing with q
playmate near his fathers residence yss,
terday afternoon, fell and broke ms ieie
arm Just above the wrist. ,..,,,
summoned. set the fractured limb, ana
his patient Is now doing as well as couid
he exDected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
vyiuston Tobacco Market.

WINSTON. N. c.. October 30 -(spe-
sold S.0SS,S0 pounds of leaf
tobacco this month for s22l, ,03231, an
average of y7.17 per 100 pounds. This is
perhaps the biggest sale for one month
in the history of the market. over one
million pounds OF manufactured tobacco
were shipped during the month. The
CITY is filing up with attractions for the
tobacco fair next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
FIGHT ON Department stores.

CHICAGO. ILL. october So.--Backed by
Mavor Harrison. Corporation-Counsel
Thornton will begin fight on department
stoyes next Monday. PROCEEDINGS will be
instituted in some Justices court TO com
Del department stores 20 observe the pro-
t,teions OF the Walker ordinances. These
oTdlnances provide that In no store where
dr.y goods are sold shall meat or liquor
Sa disDensed. In other words, they wipe
o,rt tbe provision department OF the big
Stnres' A test case IS expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
rank Of carriers to ne Indlcated.

postmaster CuIsingWorth mas received
from IN. Post-Office Department AZ
washington instructions as 20 marking
the uniforms OF the mail carriers and sub
ssitutes IN the Richmond Office. One
black stripe viii be placed on the arm 81
the service fiye years. and one for each
addifionai five years. The substitutes are
~ he distinguished from the regular car
rsars by the letter "S' worked IN black
on the arm Of the coat and bordered with
ushtfe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
r,oect. War between us and Spain.

LONDON, October S0.-The Spectator
takes a pessimistic view OF the SITUATION
be'fo,een The United States and Spain, and
aH.nresses the opinion that the chances
are In favor Of war
n also expresses the fear that the fact
80 wars existing might have the same
erect upon the strained situation In Eu-
rope as shooting among sunpowaer par
al -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
w.., v,ra,n,an Get. His rrisonsr

william Daniel. the negro who was nc.
leased from the penitentiary Friday anc
rearrested. on the charge OF being a nsg''
tive from Justice from Mcdowell eoAsty
w. Va. was taken back there last n,kni
to answer the charge OF murder. Iht
Covernor returned from New York yester-
dav afternoon, and Immediately issued sx.
tradition papers, on which Detective Eu-
gene Roberfxon. who came after Daniel.
took him awa7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
p-ss,,,entiaI Postmasters.

vAsuTNGTON, d. c.. October 90
nv. w 11SSresident has appointed the follow
ing postmasters: ErarL v,,e.nt. i.
,,rs, ~ Csorda Joshua Mizzel
l.ss% S.aoreja -Statesborough. David b. Rig
a'a. Vxiiledsevllle. Charles G. Wilson
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True BIZ. Against Bank omcers.

WEST CHESTER. PA. October 3D.
,,r,e hills have been found by the grand
inrv against ex~Congressman Smediey
Darlington and ]. Mitchell Baker presi-
dent and director, respectively. OF the In
,et,'ent chester County Guarantee Trust
snd safe-Deposit Company. The former
a. charged with perjury, and Director
Eal,er with embezzlement'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
pooL-RooM FIGHT.
A Probable Serious Biow-Abandon-
ing Cobbs Island.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, October 3d.
fspecial.)-Mr. Henry Nottingham and
Mr.. Edward Doughty. two very highly
respected farmers OF this county. be-'
came involved In dispute in the pool
room OF Mr. Il. Il. Thompson. at Sunny
side. about four miles from here. Thurs
dav night, and the trouble may result
seriously. Both men had their cues In
their hands, and landed them heavily
upon each others heads about the same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
Mr.. nobhie sutton Dead.

Mrs. Robbie Sutton, widow of Rlcnara
G. sutton. died at O'Clock yesterday
morning at the residence OF her brotner.
ln-law. Mr.. John T. Yancey; no. sace fass
from the residence this afternoon at 5
o,clnck. The interment will be private.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
n..th Of . LynchburEer.

LYNcHBURG. VA. october s0--(spe-
ciai.)-D. b. Terrell, well known car
riag.-maker OF this place, died at the
resld,,ce Of his daughter. Mrs. Robert
Ilair. az Max Meadows. this morning. OF
paralysis. The interment viii take place
here tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
n..ti.h Ambas.ador Returnn.

wAsnINGToNi oc.SOsr SSslF Julian
l,a nero from New York this after
i've, Ilgve win his family. He has just return
nS ngosr from his visit in England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

ASHLAND. October 3D. Especially Mrs
Catharine s. Luck. widow OF Mr.. Peter
Luck. died suddenly of congestion OF the
lungs this morning at her home. near
Ashland Her husband was killed NJ the
battle OK Chancellossyile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
s.. james Church Open To-Day.

81. James Episcopal church. after hay-
ing been closed for three months owing
~ extensive improvements 10 the fntertoF
OF the edlfice, will be again opened Tor
regular services to-day. The church 10
indeed beautiful inside. Rev. Dir. Clark.
the rector, will preach at both services
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
colonel John Murphy Honored.

Colonel John Murphy Is now an homo
rary member OF the Hartford city Guard.
which organization recently visited Rich
mond and stopped at the Coionels hos
talrv. A letter received BY Colonel Mur-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

ply yesterday from the companys Ssp
tain. Charles w. Newton. informs n,
OF the honor conferred on him; ana " 'ne
same time informs him that u - ~"
honor rarely conferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
,,.,o,.,. Of Grain from NerfoIls.

NORFOLK. VA. October 30; so,,Shlsxports ,o,,
OH o. tSs 200 bushels: wheat. 5000 bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

wAsHINGToN, october So..-J. q, ier, =,
reli has been appointed pos'n"sS''
Auburn Mills. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31

- WASHINGTON, October g..
IEllR Forecast for sunday:
virginia and North Carolina
Fair and slightly warmer wea-
,her Sunday; light. variable winds
south Carolina and Georgia Fair vea-
ther sunday: slightly warmer In north
ern portions; east to south winds.
TIE WEATHER IN RlcHMoND
YESTERDAY was clsar and pleasanS.
with falling temperature al nishs.
state of thefnS5mettr:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-31
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS.
SECOND APronrroxnESr OF STATE
FUNDS JUST MADE
FOR THE PAY or TEACHERS.
The Sum Considerably in Excess 81
the Revenues from the ssms
Source Last Year-what Each
County and City Gets.

On yesterday the Hon. John e. Massey,
Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
made Apportionment No. 2 OF State
school money for the school year Iss7-e&.
This is known as the cash or literary
fund apportIonment. and is to be used
exclusively for the pay of teachers The
apportionment is made at the rate Of q
cents per head OF school population. and
the total exceeds the amount appor-
toned last year by s2.ess.4s.
The amount received by each county
and city is given below:
Smyrna times., 1897-02-03
The Baltimore Weekly sun.

The WEEKLY SUN publishes all the news
of each week, giving complete accounts Of
events of interest throughout the world.
As an agricultural paper the WEEKLY SUN
is unsurpassed. 1t is edited by writer's of
practical experience, who know what farm
ing means and what farmers want in an
agricultural journal. 1t contains regular
reports of the work of the agricultural ex-
pertinent stations throughout the country,
of the proceedings of farmers clubs and
Institutes, and the discussion of new meth
DDS and ideas in agriculture. Its Markets
Reports, Poultry Department, and Veteri-
nary column are particularly valuable to
country readers. Every issue contains
Stories, Poems, Household and Puzzle Col
umns, variety of interesting and instruc-
tive selected material and other features,
which make it welcome visitor in city and
country homes alike.
One dollar year. Inducements to get
ters-up of clubs for the WEEKLY SUN. Both
the DAILY and WEEKLY SUN mailed free of
postage in the United States, Canada and
Mexico. Payments invariably in advance
Address
A. S. ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-03
Animal Kinderoar+ons

It will be noticed that all creatures
which have large families, whether
beasts or birds, have less trouble in rear
ing them than those which have only
one or twOyoung. Little pigs are weeks
ahead of calves i'll intelligence, and the
young partridge, with its dozen brothers
and sisters, is far more teachable than
the young eagle. There seems no doubt
that the latter is taught to fly by its
parents. A correspondent informs the
writer that he has watched the old
birds SO engaged and the young eagles
reluctantly following them to height
Specialized education in animals be-
gins late. The beaver kittens training
does not begin until the autumn of the
year in which it was born. The old
beavers, which have moved up tributary
streams into the woods, or roamed to
the larger lakes drring summer, then
return to inspect their dam and repair
it for the winter. They then cut down
a few trees, and, dividing them into
logs, roll them or tow them to the dam.
The kittens meantime are put on to
what IN workshop would be called
"soft job" They cut all the small
branches and twigs into lengths and do
their share of light transport service.
In the mud patting and repairing of the
dam the beaver kittens take their share,
but there is little doubt that they do so
because their elders are so engaged. 1t
is kindergarten of the best kind, be-
cause mud patting and stick cutting are
a great jog and solace to old beavers as
we'll as young ones, and so instruction,
pleasure and business are all combined.
Young offers, and probably also young
water rats, have to be taught to go into
the water. According to the observa-
tions Of Mr.. Hart, the late head keeper
at the zoo, the young offers born there
did not enter the water for weeks, and
even then their mother had to mind"
them and fetch them out when she
thought they had had enough of it.
They swim naturally when once in the
water, and this seems true of all ami
mails. London Spectator.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-03
KILLING WOLVES.
Some of the Methods Used to Get Rid of
the Pests.

Some of the Methods Used to Get Rid Of
the Pests.
Whole families of the animals are
sometimes asphyxiated in their dens.
A wolf of the gray variety generally
makes its home by getting ON the side
of dirt gulch and burrowing straight
inward until safe distance from the
surface is reached. There her young are
born and raised to sturdy cub estate.
When a cowboy locates a den in
which he believes the entire family to
be gathered, composite mass of cotton,
saturated with damp flour sulphur and
other noxious smelling substances, is
thrust into the den and set on fire. The
mouth of the hole is then filled with
clay tamped down solidly, and the i'm
prisonef wolves are speedily suffocated
within. In this way from to 10 and
II wolves, young and old, are wiped
out at one stroke
Another effective method is to bore
four or more holes in a flat piece Of
board and plug them up with beef fat
soaked in strychnine. The odor of the
fat attracts any wolves that may be in
the vicinity, and they lick the fat vora-
oiously until the leaveniDg of poison
does its work upon them and they drop
dead. Very often as many as a dozen
wolves are killed off by this process be-
fore the fat in the holes is exhausted.
Strychnine inclosed in capsules is also
used. The capsule is thrust into a slit
cut in a chunk of beef, and the wolf,
bolting the meat whole, falls an easy
victim. Steel traps, baited with raw
beef, are also tried with fair success
Denver ReDuhlican-
Smyrna times., 1897-02-03
An Eulbarrassinc Siirr.

Lord Leighton's house is to be pre-,
sented to the nation, which in turn is
to maintain it in its present condition
as an artistic monument of its late own
er. tits ungracious to discuss such mat
ters too closely, and every one will rec
ognize the good intentions of the ladies
who make the generous gift, but some
day it will be necessary seriously to dis.
cuss this business, now so much in fash
ion, of keeping up the houses that are
associated with the memory of our great
men. One day it is Carlyle, another it
is Turner, and SO on.
There is a little "boom, F" few of
the faithful pour in ON the opening day
and examine the hat stand, and the
walking stick, and the dining room ia
BILE, and then they go away and straight
way forget all about it. For a year or so
stray Americans and provincials keep up
a show of interest, and then the thing
becomes a mere white elephant, of in
terest or of use to nobody. Lord Leigh
toms house is ont beyond Holland Park,
and, as it is not to be either school,
museum or a home, who is likely after
the first few weeks to take the trouble
70 go three or four miles to visit it?--
st. James Gazette.