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The times., 1897-04-02

Open all day and-evening Sundays. 1
to T. M.
623 Thirte enth Street N. w.
The times., 1897-04-02
Who Leads !?

w k1o ISSao
Who's doing the womau's
ready-made garment busi-
ness of the District? Watch
the people who come in and
go out of our doors and
Judge for yourself. Four
teen salesladies busy con-
tinually on the second floor.
Here's the cause, coupled
with our credit privilege:
Tomorrow we put on sale
another immense lot of those
Hoffman ladies' Mar
quise" waists s-percales,
lawns and batistes, worth on.
up 40 81, for. LJU,
We shall also add to that
lot ofuBderwear even higher
priced garments than ever
that means that you get
the ehandSonestlace-br -brimued
gowns, chemise. dra weTs,
%ossn S96s45 uS SGSS5: to 7so n4o skirts $50.
We are keeping the pick
ing in that lot of boys wash
duck sailor suits, splendid.
We got an enormous guam
tity. so we've plenty OF
them yet they're just 39c.
tns@ aaaS' foF.,,i....... S6'@s ~nsn 70" get 59G.
Every boys suit in the
house that sold at S3.5
all the medium and
heavy weights are go SiQQ
ing at..-............-.... ~t'oO
Friday we shall offer
Mothers French" percale
for sS'',"ai''. t, .....,... the $50. sort 49C.
Lot of little boys India
linon blouse waistS-wliUe
and colored and linen col
ored-have large sailor col
lar, turned fs-ruffletrim- m.
med-to go for a day at. OJG.
Lot of hoys' Scotch plaid
silk REFER ties-the usual 10.
29C. sort for ....,...... loGs
A Treat for the Men.
Allour oOc DeCkWear-Jne
newest spring effects, to go M
for day at.....-.......... OJG,
Lot of men s unlaundered,
linen-boSom shirtS-equai to
any you've ever seen, at50c. m.
Tor day ..-....-......-..- ZJG,
HEIGHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh St.
The times., 1897-04-02

Gen. William +. Draper is from Massa'
chusetts, and is fiity-five years old. lie
mad public school education. He went
The times., 1897-04-02

Ex- Congressman Benjamin F, Butter
worth, who VIII become Commissioner of
The times., 1897-04-02
ELECTRICAL MACHINE.

If You Are Ailing in Any Way, Why
Not Spend ) Minutes with One
of Munyon's Eminent Specialists?
You VIII BE Told the Nature of
Your Disease in Plain Words, and
Given Full Instructions for Treat
nent, Without Being Expected to
Pay One Cent for the Doctors At
tention.
The times., 1897-04-02
HECHT & COMPANY.

The store where your promise
to pay buys as much and for as
little as cash"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
THE RUSH FOR KL0NDyKE.
Steamers from seattle Having All
They Can Garry.

SEATTLE, WASH, July H.-To-mor-
row at noon the steamship Portland, OF
the n. y. T. and T. c. Company. leaves
Seattle for st. Michaers, with her pas
senger accommodations taxed to the
limit, and with a fun cargo Of provisions.
On the Portland Will be the second party
OF fortune hunters 10 leave for the Klon-
dyke gOld-fields. On board will be G.
III. Weston. of the Post-Intenigencer,
who will take with him dozen carrier
pigeons, TO send news from Klondyke to
the Post-fntelligencer and tho Asso-
cfated Press.
Next Friday the Pacific coast steam
ship Queen will leave Seattle for Juneau
and Dyea She will have a full list
OF people, who will go into the Klondyke
overland. on Sunday the Mexico VIII
sail from the same point, with all ac-
commodations engaged. Tomorrow the
steamer Islander goes from Victoria TO
Dyea and Skagaway Bay, and the COM
pany's representatives here say she will
have all she can carry.
To-day q deal was about closed for the
purchase of the steamers Eliza Anderson
and j. T.. Mervin, sound boats, which Will
be put on the route.
\ special meeting of the City Council
was held to-day to take action concern
ing the necessity Of raising the pay Of
policemen. 80 many officers have re-
signed 10 go North that the department
is badly crippled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
ND, VA, THURSDAY, JULY %, 1897.

that II the Citizens Telephone and Tele-
graph Company did not file the indemni-
flying bond OF $500. with some approved
trust and security company as surety.
by the 1st OF August. it should work
a forfeiture Of the franchise granted
some time since by the Council.
Mr. Bernard W. Crump. chief clerk
I'm the storeroom at the shipyard. and
Miss Addie Belle Allen were married
this morning at the residence Of the
brides father, in Clayton, y. J. They
are expected to arrive in the city to-
morrow evening. The bride is a sister
in-law OF Police-Justice J. ID. q. Brown,
and formerly resided In this city.
Rev. c. c. Cox. OF this city. is I'm at
tendance on tho Dover Baptist Asso-
clation, now in session In Henrico
county.
Mr.. r. a. Booker. who for the past
six years has been employed at the ship
yard, left this morning TO accept po-
sition in the Norfolk navy-yard.
Misses Mamie Straus and Esther
Hirshburg, of Richmond, are the guests
Of Mrs. J. a. Hirshburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
TcIcgrnms BoiIed Down.

Habana.-Captain-G General Weyler ar
rived.
Habana.-The insurgents destroyed with
dvnanite the fine railroad bridge near
Aiadruga, IN the province OF HdDdha'
Berlln.-Emperor william has invited
the Sultan to send Turkish ot1cers 10
witness the German military manoeuVres'
Newport News.-An Afro-American
educational conference began at lamp
ton Institute. in Hampton, ana Will last
until Friday.
Honezong.-A grave police scandal has
been brought to light, and several OH
cers have been suspended on the cnarBe
of accepting bribes from gamDllhs-
houses
London.-The Paris correspondent OF
the Daily Mail says: me JaPthless JP.lll,,5
Minister here denies that the IeldIi@oilo @
between Japan and the United states are
strained"
Vashineton.-T nomination Of B. II;
yK-orner Ir, OF Maryland, to be Consul
AT I,eipsic. which has been. opposed py
senator Wellington, was confirmed Dy the
senate. in executive session.
rondon AT the Putney boat races
RIackstaffe won the Wingield SOULS by
Two lengths. Howell, the young Amer-
can. being among MS competltors' anu
taking second place at the nnlsn.
San Diego, Cdl.-MTS. l<OftJ AlAilIht
cre ~ theT seven surviving widows OF the
Revolutionary soldiers who fought In the
war of l776 died al the home OF her son,
y. c. Aldrich. in San Diego, Monday al
ternoon; aged 81
L.ondon.-The proprietor OF the Hali-
Moon Tavern at Putney gave compl-
rentary dinner and presented gold
badge 10 T.. II. Ten Eyck, the American
winner Of the Diamond Souls at the
Henley regatta.
port Huron, Mich.--The principal streets
~ The city are alive with life ana color
In celebration of Maccabee-Day. which IS
the feature OF the biennial gathering OF
tbe Great Tent and Great Hive OF the
order of Maccabees.
Habana.-The action Of United States
secretary OF State Sherman in giving
ntbIicity 10 his Instructions 10 General
stewart l.. Woodford. the new United
states Minister to Spain. In the Ruiz case.
A. freely commented on. and is regarded
az a breach OF diplomatic usage and as
being only surpassed by the premature
nublication OF the report OF Consul-Gene-
raj Lee in the same case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
WILLIAMSBURG.
Accented the CnlI-Innd SnIc-Per-
sOnnl Notes.

SOnAA '''''s
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July 2l.-(spe-
cial)-Rev. j. S. Boyles, from Waverly.
who was extended a call by the Bap-
fist church here, has accepted and Will
move here at once with his family. He
min nreach here the first Sunday in
August in the morning, and at night
at SMYRNA, in James City. The new
pastor is called for one year from tho
1st of August.
Mrs. Henley, who has been i'll for some
time is reported to-day 10 be in ex-
tremis.
Misses Kittie MOrocock and Mary Wal
Ter Mercer have returned from their
visit TO Professor and Mrs. Leslie Hall,
ot yorktown. char~ed with their stay
bv the beautiful Noi
Miss Lettic Rope formerly Of this
Mace now residing IN Richmond, is eX-
pected here during the week TO visit
her mother and sisters.
Mrs. w. II. Roberts and two little
children leave shortly 10 spend some
time in Culpeper with friends.
Among the recent arrivals at the Inn
from Richmond are w. II. Brander, w.
S. Parker, r.. l.. Barnes, and c. w.
Cofer.
Mr.. Joseph Pnkinton to-day sold and
convened TO Mr.. George Robb, from
scotland q portion Of Delks and Camp
Holly tracts OF land lying in James
CITY. bordering on the College creek.
Mrs. Robb and children have recently
arrived. and q neat and comfortable
home will be at once erected by Mr..
Robb for himself and family.
Mr.. J. Calhoun Slater returned yester-
dav from a visit TO Richmond to con-
suit with a specialist in regard 10 his
health.
Mr.. Graham Nichol. Of Washington, is
here for a visit Of a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
WATSON AGAINST BUTLER.
Latter Called on to Resign Populist
Chairmanship.

ATLANTA. GA, July 4.-In his Peo-
mos party paper of this week, out to-
ni,,bt Thomas r. Watson calls on Sena-
Tor Marion Butler to resign the national
Craftsmanship of the Peoples party. He
says:
the host is not going TO march. We
80 had enough of Butler and of But
inr,sm He has deceived us. and is de-
ceiying us now. lie is in coiiuslon with
o,,r foes lust as Allen is. We cannot
G@ht fusion with a fusionist in com
Ind There is no sense in trying it.
This party is entitled ,in to o. chair chairman
who is in sympathy WIN IT'S pohcy, as
HacIared AT Nashville. Populism cannot
,,ro,y 10 success unless Populist leads
. Ceader who puts principles above the
oences' and who realizes the deadly mis-
ON ,.o 80 nnttine our party into corrupt
harqainines with its foes.
oct MIR. Butler resign. Let us nave
Vvasbhurn or Reed for champion.
,,s have an official head I'm whom
he rank and file put confidence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
Newport News Delegates.


ASHLAND, July 4.-(SpeciaL)-The
new Board Of Supervisors OF Hanover
met yesterday. and organized by clccting
Mr.. Charles II. Oliver of Beaver Dam
District, chairman. The other members
Of the board are Messrs. Gilman and
Jones. They held long session after
organization, which was devoted 10 lou
tine work.
Very little was done to-day at Hanover
Court Julian Watkins, indicted for ma
Iicious cutting, was before the court. but
his case was continued until August.
A motion was made by III. g. Buch-
anan. Esq. for a new trial for Peter
Coleman. who was tried al last court
for murder and convicted. The case also
went over until August.
Julian Parsley was tried for creating
a disturbance at a ball game in Henry
District, and fined s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
ANNEXATION or HAWAII.
Morgan Bill Discussed-Trenty Early
Next December.

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations to-day
discussed briefly the bin introduced by
Senator Morgan for the annexation of
Hawaii. but decided to postpone further
consideration Of il while the annexation
treaty is sull pending The bill Is only
intended to be acted upon I'm its present
shape in the case OF failure OF the treaty
10 secure ratification by the Senate.
The committee expect 10 ask the Senate
to take up the treaty Immediately upon
assembling next December. and desire
10 have the bill i'm shape for prompt con-
sideratiOn I'm case its consideration should
be rendered necessary by ill-succes5 on
the part Of the treaty.
COUNT OKUNAS OPINION.
VANCOUVER, b. c., July A-Count
Okuna. Foreign Minister Of Japan, says
regarding the annexation OF Hawai- 10
the United States:
"The Foreign Office Is not surprised az
the proposed annexation. We simply
protested against IL. The importance OF
The islands will be immensely Increased
bv the construction of the Nicaragua or
Panama canal and it Is absolutely ne
cessary. therefore. 10 leave the country
independent In VOyagng to the TAR East
steamers starting from Europe or AmeIl-
"a must call az Hawaii To have the
islands incorporated into the Union would
involve international interests in the Pa
cific ocean. H.
Another reason is this: Annexation
would impair the rights and privileges
which Japan IS enjoying in Hawaii The
nrotest was therefore entered on these
grounds Leaving aside the attitude or
other powers. the question is, what VIII
Tanan do If. under any circumstances,
9nnexation is carried into practice in
snife of the protest OF Japan2 Japan
,,,,e+ oppose il 10 the utmost. AnneXa-
ZION must not be recognized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
ONE MINERS EXPERIENCE.
How an Indianian Obtained $4,000
of the KIOndyI<e Gold.

NEW CARLISLE. IND, July a.
Frank Phiscater, of this city. who Went
to the Klondyke, Alaska, region last
winter has just returned with $1,000 in
gold. Phiscater reached the field i'm the
dead OF winter lie dug a hole I'm the
ground large enough to hold himself and
his provisions After many weeks OF
searching he one day came upon "A little
stream which flowed down the side of
mountain and emptied into basin. The
water was clear. and in peering down
into its shallow depths Phiscater dis
covered gold He picked all his metal out
Of the ice-cold water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
G.. A. O. SUNDAY OUTINGS. p
Old Point, Ocean View, BuciSroe
uench, and Norfolk.

For ONE DOLLAR you can visit Old
Point. Ocean View, and Norfolk, dividing
vour time between them. Buckroe Beach
Is reached from Old Point by electric
railway-5-cent fares. You can save one
hours ride and Is cents in money TO
ocean View by Chesapeake and Ohio
Sunday outings.
clam bake at Ocean View next Sum
day.
The new route 20 Ocean View by Old
Point and Willoughby Spit Is only two
and a half hours Zone hour less than
bv Norfolk by Chesapeake and Ohio out
ings.
The finest and safest bathing is at
ocean View, Old Point, and Buckroo
Peach. No dangerous undertowi no
oyerpowering surf entirely safe for
ladies' and children. Chesapeake and
ohio outings leave Richmond, sixteenth
and Broad street, at $50. sharp, every
Sunday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Question of sewerage-A Mar
riage-Personai.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, July H.
Cspecial)-At the regular meeting Of the
Common Council last night an ordi-
nance was introduced providing for the
issuance of bonds TO the amount OF SSo'-
600 10 be used in extending the sewer
age system Of the city, and the mat
fer was made the special order for an
adjourned meeting 10 be held next Iues-
day night. 1t is thought the measure
will pass without dissenting voice as
the pressing need Of better drainage Is
natent TO every one. The cases OF ty-
phoid-fever in the city are. 1t is claimed.
due to the lack of sewerage. The bonds
are TO be divided into denominations
of 500 each, and are to be payable IN
gold coin, and run for period OF thirty
years.
A resolution was passed stlpulatlIG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
THREE MEN sCALDED.
Engineers and Fireman OF steamer
saturn Severely Injured.

NEW YORK, July H.-While the tow
inc steamer Saturn. bound from Boston
for Newport News, Va, was of Barne-
gat early to-day, one Of the water-gauge
glasses broke, and in consequence the
boiler and engine-rooms were filled with
escaping steam. Chief-Englneer James
A. Gnkey, his assistant, a. NJ. Rowen'
and Fireman John Bennett, who were
below at the time of the break, were ter
ribly scalded. The men had a miracu-
lous escape from death, as the engine
and boiler-rooms were suddenly turned
into veritabie caldrons. The wounded
men were transferred to the Marine Hos
pital. on Staten Island where tonight
IL was said they were doing as well as
could be expected. The steamer re-
turned to New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
ging coal after September lat. threaten
ing a strike II the demand Is refused.
DEBS SOCIALLSTIC.


FAIRMONT. w. VA, July H.-Eugenc
V Dcbs addressed 40 miners at Wat
son this evening 800 Of the men march
ing through from Monongha, a dis
tancc OF four miles. In his speech he
took pains to denounce the reports sent
TO various papers by special CORE
spondonts, saying he was discouraged.
Dcbs's speech was a socialistlc one. and
his utopia was described to the men
completely. Dcbs does not leave here
for Columbus. as many papers state.
Ratchford will come TO him.
Debs. when seen. denounced the re-
fusal OF tho Mayor Of Pocahontas to let
sovereign speak. as follows: IF it IS
true we are no better off in the United
states than they are in Russia. Free
speech IS denied I'm West Virginia; so it
is IN Russia. II shows desperation on the
part OF the operators. It's like other
schemes OF the money power. The end
IS near. IL Is cupidity. and cupidity COM
mlts suicide. They can force us down
now, but IL is like dammng a stream.
You can build the dam higher and high
or, but finally the dam must break Pent
up power will some day destroy. Sovcr-
clgn's fate will strengthen the Social
Democracy"
The meeting at Worthington this af-
ternoOn was very successful one from
the organizers standpoint. and union
there will be formed tomorrow
EMBARGO on w. VA. COAL.
FAIRMONT. w. VA, July H.-The
most important development Of the past
twenty-four hours is an embargo laid
by the Baltimore and Ohio on all West
Virginia coal orders were issued TO
hold all coal at junction points, as the
railroad wanted to keep a ten-days' sup
ply always on hand. Sensational pubn-
cations have frightened the roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
PROBABLY SWINGING FROM A TREE
Cause OF Alabama Rnce Trouble
Undoubtedly Lynchcd.

FLORENCE, ALA, July a-Iim
Speaks. the negro who caused the trouble
at Riverton, IS probably swinging from
a convenient limb between Riverton and
Cherokee. Speaks was captured near
Riverton this morning, and at o'clock
tonight officers started for Tuscumbia
with him. A hundred armed mon
followed the officers. swearing they would
hang the negro before he could be taken
four miles. They undoubtedly carried
out their threats.
The negro's victim IS Go years old. She
is said to be badly injured.
Riverton is intensely excited, and re-
Inducements are going into the town
from every direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22

WASHINGTON. July A.-The following
,onrth-class postmasters were appointed
'Virsinia-Cana, NJ A. Jones; Claremont,
q y, skinner; Seven Pines, q. Z. Fin-
North Carollna--Mt. Pleasant, W X.
Kindley: Poindexter. Casewen Taylor;
Patocasi B. ". Langford: Rural Hall,
4 y. Styers: Sandy. j. a. Farmer; sara
toea. ]. L. Cay; Worthwhile. !. f. frog
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
Alabama Miners MT work Again.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, July 2l.-All the
idle miners of the SlOss Iron and Steel
Company, and all. except those at Blue
Greek. employed by the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company, returned TO work to-
day. having compromised with the opera
tors at 37ls cents per ton reduction OF
2ie cents The same scale will, il is eX-
pected. be signed up with the Blue-Creek
miners to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
WANTED, AN ARCHITECT.
Government Ready 10 Pay $500
Year to the Right Man.

WASHINGTON, July A.-The United
States Civil-Seryice Commission an
nounces a competitive examination 10 MI
the vacancy in. the position Of Supervising
Architect Of the Treasury. The salary
of this position. which IS one Of the most
nrInent is $500 per aunum. and il IS
Snncd that architects OF high Sttainments
nOf reputation may be induced by these
considerations 10 enter the competition.
:. a. The desire Of the department TO Sc
- practical architect of high adj
o,,,1nistratiye ability TO direct and super
i,iSe The work OF the office force as well
", the contract work done on public
b,,iIdings throughout the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
GInss-INorI1s start Up.

KOKONIO. IND. July A.-The Pitts
burg Plate-Glass Company posted notices
to-day that the plant would resume ope-
rations tomorrow morning In every de-
partment. When the plant closed down,
several weeks ago ii was stated that
operations would not be resumed until
September 1st. but an Unexpectedly large
demand for glass is the cause Of the early
resumption. Eight hundred men are in
teTested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
a buckingham Enterprise.

DILLWYN. BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
VA, July 21.-(SpeciaL)--A meeting Of
the directors Of the Whitehall Tobacco
Warehouse Company was held at v. hitc-
Hall on the Goth, and 10 was agreed that
bids be received for the construction Of
the warehouse until the 10Th day of Au-
gust. at which time they will be opened.
and the contract for the building awarded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
AMERICAN TURF CONFERENCE.
No Foreign Book on Any Track
After August LIST.

CINCINNATI O., July 2l.-At a meet
ing Of the American Turf Conference
here to-day it was ordered that after
August 1st there shall be no foreign book
on any track. II one be run, all horses
Jockeys. owners, trainers and oiiicials
participating I'm such violation shall be
declared outlawed. No race-track at
city of 10000 inhabitants shall give less
than five daily purses, of not less than
500 each. Cities Of from 10000 to oo0~o
shall give five purses Of not less than
$500 each. This rule also goes into enect
August lst. Judge NJ. Lewis Clarke, OF
the Harlem track, was given addiuohal
time TO dissolve the injunction secured IN
court against his track.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22

COLUMBIA, MO, July IA gold dis
covery on the banks Of Dry-Fork creek,
near New Florence in Montgomery cOun-
ty Mo. is announced by DR. c. a. Broad
head. geologist for the State University.
NJ. \. Bibb, the discoyerer, has sent seVe-
raj consignments of quartz 10 DR. Broad
head. and assays by the latter have
proved the genuineness Of the find. Or.
Broadhead viii visit Montgomery county
10 inspect the vein.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
Awarded Richmond Printers.

RALEIGH, y. G., July I-(Speciall-
The Secretary Of state awarded the
contract for printing the l20th volume Of
the Supreme Court reports 10 the James
II. Goode Company. Of Richmond, for
Sgl4. There were three other Richmond
bidders. The next lowest bid was by
NASH Brothers, OF Goldsboro. Local
OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
II. & o. Receivers Answer.

BALTIMORE, MD. July 2L-Receivers
Cowen and Murray, of the Balti-
more and Ohio railway. to-day filed an
aneyer i'm the United States Circuit Court
20 the petition Of Charles +. Coster. J.
Wilcox Brown. and James Bond. sub
etituted trustees under the mortgage Of
IS17 10 secure the payment OF fL6cJ0JJ
by the Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago
railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
Clam Rake mt Ocean View Next suns


Owing to the incement weather on
TUESDAY last. the clam bake at Ocean
view was postponed until next Sunday.
and the bake will take place at noon.
Those going 10 ocean View on next sun,
DAVIS outing via the Chesapeake ana
ohio and old Point Will reach there III
good season for the bake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22
IY-NCHING IN LOUISIANA.
Negro Hanged for the Usual
Crime.

Crime.
NEW IBERIA, LA, July A.-About 1880
this morning, at Baldwin, in st. Mary >
Parish. a negro, Jack Davis, alias Buddy
lack. was hung by the citizens Of the
town for crlminally assaulting Widow
Nrariol Davis waylaid the lady and
struggled with her. Her screams aroused
Micah Heck who chased the negro TO
the borders of st. Mary's, where he was
seized and rushed TO the bayou bank, at
the edge Of the town, and with no cere-
mony hung. He implicated another negro
Willis Jewell, who after being severely
whipped. was ordered to leave the town.
All excitement is allayed and no further
trouble is anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-22

DETROIT, MICH, July 2l.-Tom
Conner won the mile match race between
Cooper. Eddie Bald. and Earl Kiser this
afternoon. Notwithstanding he did not
finish first in any heat. The decision was
upon points. and COOper's total figures
exceeded those OF Baid's by one.