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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
At the CoIOrcd Normal School Near
Petersburg-Politi

PETERSBURG VA. May 7.-(Special.)
One of the colored female students at the
Virginia Normal and Collegiate lnstitute
near this city. attempted self-de-
struction this morning by jumping from
"A window OF one OF the upper floors oil
the building. She was not seriously hurt
and was promrsly cared for by her
friends. The cause OF the act Is not
known. beyond the report that the youns
woman was disappointed and depresse,
because OF her failure to graduate. The
matter was kept very quiet at the col
lege and the name withheld.
Rev. Dr. o. S. Bunting. rector OF st.
Pauls Episcopal church, will deliver q
special sermon Sunday night before the
A. +. Hill Camp OF Confederate vete-
rams.
II is probable that a small vote VIII DC
cast In this section on the question OF
calling a constitutional convention. The
matter has been very little discussed.
and nothing like full vote VIII be
brought out at the local elections.
Rev. j. 4. Sewall, pastor OF west
Street Methodist Episcopal church. who
has been visiting In Northampton coun-
ty returned home to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Townes. who
have been spending some weeks In
Chase City. have returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
" AGNEW LIKES LYNCHBURG.
FELL FROM THE TREsTLE.
]. r.. Madison Badly Hurt mt the
eoufheru DepOt.

]. T.. Madison, a freight brakeman on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, met
with a serious accident last night, which
may cost him his life
Mr. Madison lives with his mother, IN
Fulton. and is employed as one of the
night-shift of brakemen TO run trains over
the connection-track from Second street
to Orleans street.
He was on top of a freght-car about
l o'clock this morning, and the train was
passing over the trestle which crosses
ever the top of the Southern Depot. In
some unaccountable manner he lost MS
balance at the highest point of the trestle
and fell a distance of about forty feet
to the stone paving in the Southern-Derot
yard. In falling his chest struck against
a tile or projecting beam in the trestle.
and his ribs were crushed In.
The ambulance was called. and Dr.
Hugh Taylor was summoned. DR.. Baugh-
man, who responded with the ambulance,
carried the injured man to the Retreat
for the Sick, where he turned him over
TO DR.. Taylor, who treated him, and made
him as comfortable as circumstances
would admit.
At an early hour this morning It was
impossible for the physician TO say
whether Mr.. Madison will recover or not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
APPOINTMENT Of BLAIR.
II Disconcerts Virginia Republican
LerderH.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-The encouragement in the Dis
match that j. C. Blair. son of ex-Attor-
ney-General Blair, had been appointed
Assistant District Attorney for the
Western District of Virginia. which news
has been verified to-day. came like a
clan of thunder from clear sky TO the
Republican leaders here. Indignation re-
garding 1t is the prevailing sentiment
among them, and II Is safe TO say that
n such an appointment had been men
toned before the St. Louis convention.
II would have lost Mckinley two votes
from virginia. The appointment Is said
to have been made at the request OF
Judge Con-, who was here few days
ago and without the knowledge OF
either General Walker, National Com
mittecmau Bowden, Judge Waddill. or
anv of the other Virginia Republican
leaders.
Nearly all Of those who are now here.
however. beyond expressing surprise. de-
cline to say anything about IL. They
believe there ID some mistake about II,
and they will see the President and At
tornev-General tomorrow with refe-
renee TO the matter.
Blsir's appointment will seriously COM
olicate General Walkers slate for the
Federal appointments In the Western
section of the State. To the General the
appointment Is particularly distasteful.
He had been convinced that no changes
of this character were contemplated by
the Dersytment Of Juatlcs Vt this time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
wOMAN's MISSIONARY UNION.
Ninth Annual Mecting-Oficinl Re-
ports-FinanciaI Exhibit.

WILMINGTON, n. c., May THE
ninth annual meeting of the Woman $
Missionary Union, auxiliary to the South
ern Baptist Convention. met in the
First Presbyterian church to-day at 9:5O
A. NJ. the president. Miss F. {. Heck, OF
Raleigh, n. c., in the chair. Mrs. W. 4.
Oldham, of Wilmington, conducted the
opening service of praise.
Mrs. c. L. Stevenson, or Wilmington
N @ warmly welcomed the union. The
response, by Mrs S. Il. WOODY Oh heh-
lucky, was equally coIuiai' Noi''''''N
were then appointed
Miss Heck. the president, delivered the
annual address, and the corresponding
secretary. Miss Annie w. Armstrong, re-
ported. showing the following receipts and
expenditures.
The entire receipts of the Woman
Missionary Union for the year were s53,-
4O7. .O4: home missions, s29,93l.l; foreign
missions, S23. 1868.
Because of the great financial depres-
sion. the droughts in some places and
the floods in others. the offerings PROBABLY
represent more real sacrifice than In any
previous year.
The total expenses were Sl,s5o.66, OF
which amount the foreign board paid
$3.50. iS christmas offering expenses
$3.50. 49,; the home board, $3.50, and the sun
day-school board 500.
The services of the officers OF the Wo-
mans Missionary Union are gladly, free
ly. lovingly given for the advancement
Of Christ's cause. nothing being PAID
them not even for travelling expenses
The work Is carried on continuously du-
ring winter and summer
The report of the Enrolment Commit
tee shows large representation from
States of the South and Southwest.
After the transaction of routine bust
ness the meeting adjourned until 10 a. NJ
to-norroxr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

and he feels that snap Judgment mas
been taken on him IN this case Inc ap-
polntee Is a resident of his home town.
but has, In the recent past, made nimseii
personally and politically hostile 10 MN.
General Walker informed the Attorney
General this afternoon OF his feeiing IN
the matter, and will undoubtedly see the
President about 1t tomorrow. In the
mean time. Mr. Blair has qualified, and
II Is hardly probable that the Depart
ment OF Justice VIII reverse its action.
General Walker saw the President to-
day and had quite a lengthy talk about
Federal appointments for Virginia lie
strongly urged Mr.. Hoge for Deputy
Auditor Of the Treasury. Mr.. Kent for
Minister to Korea, ard MIR. j. J. Alley
for Indian Commissioner. The Presi-
dent. however. gave no intimation or an
intention of giving either one OF the APP
pontinents named TO Virginia. Colonel
]. Hampton Hoge. who has been here
for day or two looking after his inte-
rest in the attorneyship for the western
District of Virginia returned home this
evening.
NORTH CAROLINA NOTES.
Charles II. j. Taylor, Recorder of Deeds
for the District OF Columbia. rendered
his resignation to-day, and after seeing
the President, made the announcement
that ex-Congressman Cheatham, OF North
Carolina, would be his successor. or Re-
gister of the Treasury. II is also stated
that Colonel James e. Boyd, of Green's
boro'. will be appointed Assistant Attor-
ney- General. at a salary of 5000. instead
of Solicitor of the Internal Revenue De-
partment, at smaller salary.
1t was semi-ohlcially given out to-day
that H. A. Gudger will succeed Mr.. Jerni-
gen as Consu-General at Shanghai 1t
may be several weeks before the change
is made, but Gudger is down on the list
for Shanghai The next best consul APP
pointment will probably be given to Clau-
dius Dockery.
Representative f. s. Marshall. OF Surry
county, n. c.. arrived tonight He Is
interested In the post-oflice appointments
in that county, and will remain here seve-
raj days
Ex-Collector White returned home to-
day. He filed big bundle of papers
| indorsing his candidacy for the collector
/ ship.
AGNEW LIKES LYNCHBURG.
| Collector Parke Agnew was In the city
a short time tonight. on his way to Alex
andria from Lynchburg. He is well
! pleased with his appointment, and de-
| lighted with his stay in Lynchburg. He
/ does not contemplate any changes in the
personnel of the working force Of the
| office. and wifi not attempt to defy the
| rulings of the Civil Service Commission.
He will return to Lynchburg on Mon
| dav next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
THE TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.
Air-ship of Professor Barnard With
drawn from Exhibition.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May THE at
tendance at the Tennessee Centennial EX-
position to-day was large. The convoca-
ton of Ossoli Circle was held in the
Woman's building. Mrs. Charles a. Per
kins, Of Knoxville. presiding.
The desire TO see the air-ship of Pro-
fessor Barnard. which on its trial TRIP
yesterday showed that the inventor mad
built a machine that could be steered Ia
any direction, and which responded read
lily to the propelllng power, attracted
many visitors 10 the Exposition Grounds,
but the ship was not on exhibition.
Many prominent artists have arrived
and others are en- route, to attend the
formal opening of the Parthenon Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Interfered with a Policeman.

About 1 O'Clock yesterday AFTERNOON
two white men committed an assault
upon negro in front OF Morgenstern's
saloon. on Broad street. Policeman Fos-
ter, who was on that beat, was attracted
to the scene, but just before he arrived
on the spot the two mon entered the sa-
loon. Foster attempted to follow and ar
rest them. but was prevented by Mr.. Otto
Morgenstern. The two men made good
their escape, and Foster lodged COM
plaint against Mr.. Morgenstern at the
Second Police Station. and the saloon
keeper was arrested on a warrant sworn
out by the policeman later in the eve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
NunicipaI League AdjOurns.

annual convention of the National Mu-
nlcipal League adjourned this morning
after the reading of several interesting
papers. Previous 10 adjournment the
Executive Committee reported favoraDly
on number OF applications for member
ship in the league. swelling its member
ship to 100. a resolution was adopted
authorizing the appointment of a COM
mittee to report on the feasibility OF a
municipal programme, and to suggest a
plan for putting the principles into prac-
tical operation. The delegates We're ten
dered a banquet at the Gait House to-
rinhf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

KNOXVILLE, TENN, May IA deed
of assignment of all the assets or every
natureIproperty. notes. mortgages, and
debts-of the Southern Building and Loan
Association, was fled in the County Regis
ters office here this morning. The con-
veyance is made TO the receivers of the
association. ID. a. Carpenter and john W.
connor The purpose is simply to for
maily place the assets Of the association
i'm the receivers hands. as ordered by
the chancery decree, and TO avoid the
taking of unnecessary proof on litigation
in other States. Aside from this 1t has
no significance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

WASHINGTON, May THE Confer
snce Committee OF the Senate and
House reached an agreement on the In
dian bill to-day The differences be-
tween the two houses on the Senate
amendment for the opening OF the IN
compahgre reservation were reoonclled on
the basis OF a provision for the leasing
of the gilsonte lands, instead OF the
nurchase of them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
sf23. Worth $3.50.

1t would surprise you to see moss
Ladies' Pretty S-Button Black Kid. Low
Quarter Shoes. with pointed toes, pa
tentIleather tips. hand-turned. fine ausis
ity. regular $3.50 quality. now on sale AZ
the Model Shoe Store. COZ Broad street,
for only s23--less than half their value
and all sizes on A. B, c. ID. and lasts:
They are displayed In the WINDOW e1
This model establishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

their ministerial powers by issuing ~.
cree authorizing the official use oI .ns
Czech language In Bohemia. The M!nlStef.
of Justice. DR.. Gleispach. to-day assefteu
that no blame or bad intention could pe
imputed TO the government. which, ne
asserted. had continued In the path taken
By its predecessors. showing that the I'M
parchment resolution was never meant
seriously. This assertion drew forth loud
applause from the Right, and caused a
tremendous uproar. mingled with cries OF
Withdraw from the Left. AS the tu-
multi continued. the sitting was suspended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
STATE Treasurcr's Bank Closed.

LINCOLN, NEB., May THE Exchange
Bank of Atkinson. State Treasurer Bart
Iey's bank, was taken In charge by state
Rank Examiner Coad to-day. The bank 5
last statement shows assets and liabilities
amounting 10 Sil7, 400 and $ll0.9g0 respec-
tivelv. Demand certificates and indi-
yiduaI deposits amounting to s5Sl00 were
in the name OF J. S. BARLEY. which
amount. however, was not set forth In the
statement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

THE DALLES. ORE. May I.-The Dai-
Rank -Examlner Clary. against the advice
and despite the protest OF the banks offi-
Gers. The Immediate cause OF the closing.
n Is said was disagreement among the
stockholders No statement OF assets ana
liabilities has yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
raIIVs Withdrawn.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, May 7.-call was
Withdrawn from the race for United
states Senator to-day, and j. n. C. stock
ton a Jacksonville banker, and support
or of Calls. placed in nomination. The
result OF the ballot to-day was: Chipley.
n: stockton. 80; Raney, 20; Hooker. 5;
purford |. Total 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
THE wHITsITT CONTROVERSY.
statement from Seminary Trustees
Letter from the Doctor.


WILMINGTON. n. c.. May 7.-The
Whitsitt controversy, which has excited
so much interest among the Baptists
of the country, came up before the con-
vention to-day. Rev. DR.. Whitsitt presi-
dent oil the Southern Baptist Theological!
Seminary at Louisville, Ky. wrote seve-
raj editorials for the Independent. In
which he took the position that prior
TO 1871 the rite OF baptism among the
Baptists was performed by sprinkling.
This started a controversy. which. II
was feared, would result in a heated
debate during the sessions Of the conven-
lion. Apparently. however. the question
has been peacefully settled by the ac-
tion OF the convention to-day
This afternoon a very important state
ment and very important letter were
read. The statement Is the oficial story
OF the action OF the Theological Seminary
Board OF Trustees at It's session Of
night before last. and It's session OF this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

snec,al attention OF those desiring new
,..'.s,,,,erts Is called TO the prepaid stock
- the United Banking and Building
Cannarv This stock is sold at 30 per
share the par or maturity value Of wniee
o. 600 Upon the cost OF this stock =
Gividend Of 6 per cent. per apnum
saSm na,d until maturity. when the hp'oes
Isl, he entitled to receive 500 per snare
wnr wor further Information spr,y as teo
ae,cs OF the company. III east Aa4
ufr rea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

VIENNA. May 7.-The exciting scenes
~ Yesterday were repeated in the lower
house OF the Reichsrath to-day. when the
House resumed discussion OF the motion
submitted by the German Nat!onalists to
impeach Count Badeni, the Premier and
ali the others ministers fer violating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

The opening Of the ferry line betwcen
Ola Point and Ocean View will prove
a convenience to Richmond pecele.
The Chesapeake and Ohio viii ser
,nroupb tickets and check baggage 10
Ocean View via Old Point during the
Summer The ride from Ola Point q
Ocean View is less than 30 minutes. 20
excursionists on Sunday will be able 20
n nike the trip from Richmond TO ocean
View via Chesapeake and OHIO ana oso
po,nt ,n about 2 hours and 70 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
CHARGED WITH EMnEzzLEMExr,
Former Treasurer of Coiumbiau Unss
xcrxity the Man This Time.

WASHINGTON, Msy 7.--Rsbert II.
Martin, formerly treasurer of the Column
bian University, OF this city was ar
rested to-day. on the charge OF enoe3'
cling funds OF the institution. The COM
plant was made by President Whitman
OF the Columbian University, ana 1fus-
tees Woodward and Green. me detaicA>
tion is placed az 5000 Martin was re-
Ia, aed on S5 GOO security.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08


The Weather. u
-. WASHINGTON. May L-Feeot
cast for Saturday:
IWkRM For virginia-Warmer we4eqc9|
~outheesterly winds.
For North Caroiipa-Fer vooe
,ssr. warmer in eastern portion; soetnesl
winds.
mur WEATHER IN RICHHo1
xrsTrRDAY was clear and varun1I
M - skies at midnight were cloudlese, -
state OF Thermometer;
6 A. M...s.... So
3 A. M.........'. ..'...'.s's'''''..'''s.''S. n
Il M......... ss....sss. 's''.''ss''s.s<s....< VI
p. M............s OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
y. M-.....s... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r.
Il night .s..........s ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mean temperature ......s s..s..,: 3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

Consumers Ice Company can be reached
~, either 'phone-old or new. Cali l2ol.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
The WHITSITT NATTER SETTLED.
EVERYBODY, MOREOVER, is IN A
GOOD uuMoR ABOUT II.
A LETTER FROM The DOCTOR.

STATEMENT FROM THEOLOGICAL.
SEMINARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
R..e-DaiI To-Day.

Richmond VS.. Norfolk
Broad-Street Park.
Thursday. Friday. ana se.uS'
Game called at l:3o p. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

so,d the physician. Beverage ana
Ssad,cinc when he prescribed Colon,et'
watrr for those horrid twin disease
-, INDIGESTION and constipation. accom-
ranied by PERSISTENT Nausea. NO =:
Main street. N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
PRESIDENT HARRISON REELECTED.

yICE-rREs'Ts AND SECRETARIES
ALSO SUCCEED THEMSELVES.
The herald., 1897-08-08
Fresno Irritation

FRESNO, August &c. d. Davis.
Civil Engineer and formerly County
Surveyor, is the promoter of a big scheme
TO use the water of Tulare Lake for irri-
eating about 100000 acres Of land in
Kings, Fresno and Mereed counties He
proposes to pump the water to the top OF
e. hill Immediately at the western point
of the lake. Thence it can be run over
the vast area of land it is desired to
transform from desert into productive
fields. The power for the pumping, ac-
cording to Davis plans, is to be supplied
by an electric plant deriving water
power from Kings river at point above
Centerville.
The herald., 1897-08-08
An Insurance Case

SAN FRANCISCO. August Ion
June 13, 1892, G. D. A. Crosbie. a young
Englishman, shot himself fatally In the
City of Mexico. The deceased at the
line of his death held an accident policy
in the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company of this city. The policy was
issued in Mexico for $11, 900 and the val
ue of the insurance in American money
is about $4,000. A suit for this amount
has been brought by John Jenkin, as the
assignee of Annie Mercer George. the
grandmother of the deceased and the
beneficiary named in the policy. The
question raised is as to whether death
resulted from accident or design.
The herald., 1897-08-08
Quarantine Quarre1s

SAN FRANCISCO, August THE
Treasury Department has taken q hand
in the fight between the Federal and
local quarantine officers al this port. BY
on order just issued the last vestige Of
authority seems to be taken from Dr..
Chalmers, the State Quarantine Omcer.
Heretofore, masters Of vessels have CIV
en- one copy Of their health bill to DR..
Chalmers when he inspected the vessel
and passengers, and deposited the other
with customs officials. By this last
order masters are required to deliver
both copies to the customs officials.
The herald., 1897-08-08
A Rancher Killed

SAN JOSE, August IA Herald spe-
cial from Morgan Hill says that George
w. Schofield, well-known rancher Of
this county and former stage driver.
aged IS, was assassinated this morning
in the road from his ranch to Morgan
Hill. Schofield had had trouble with his
neighbors and his wife, who had him ar
rested for disturbing the peace. Last
night shot was fired at him through .
window of his house, and a man was
heard to say: II missed you this time.
but / will get you in the worning."
Schofield started for Morgan Hill early
this morning, and about 6 o'clock his
body was found lying in the road about
three miles from that place. There isno
clew to the murderer, but the officers
are investigating.
The herald., 1897-08-08
FOR ExcHANGE-REAL ESTATE

FOR EXCHANGE
All clear of incumbrance
s2O00-10 acres in Burbank for house and
lot in city.
s350O-5-room house. Kansas City, for
small ranch.
s3O00-16O acres Antelope valley for a
house and lot; will assume; $500.
s2000-S0 acres Neosho county, KAN, for
small ranch.
s1600-Two houses Monrovia for cheap
land.
sS000-371s acres in city for inside prop
erty in city.
s3500-9-room house in western Kansas
for improved ranch.
S4500--10 acres in lemons at Ontario for
house and lot.
$450O-40 acres near Florence, for house
and lot.
$S00-4-room house, Burbank, for Santa
Monica property.
S2000-S0 acres Riverside county.
$S00-160 acres near Acton for furniture
or city
$50 per acre-259 acres near Chino for
Los Angeles.
$2500-2500 shares mining stock for
northern property.
s250O-House 8 rooms and lots, Guthrie,
Ok. for lodging house.
$S000-35 acres miles from city for city
property.
See Day 119is S. Spring st. 8
The herald., 1897-08-08
A Hundred Killed

SOFIA, Bulgaria, August IA terrific
explosion occurred yesterday at the cart
ridge factory of Rustchuk, on the Dam
ube, 139 miles northwest of varna. Forty
six persons were killed outright and very
many others were injured. The lives of
so of the latter are despaired Of. Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria. on receipt Of the
news of the disaster, visited the sufferers
from the explosion and caused money to
be distributed to the families OF the VIC
tins.
The herald., 1897-08-08
Avoids Publicity

SAN FRANCISCO, August T. A few
weeks ago it was said that Lady Yarde-
Butler had effected settlement with
her sisters and had returned to Eng
land Her son, Captain Arthur Blair,
was also reported to have gone to Lon
don to rejoin his regiment. 1t was dis
covered last night that Lady Yarde-
Butler has been hiding from publicity in
an obscure cottage on the borders OF
the West Oakland marsh and that her
son is camping with her younger brother
in the Moraga Valley.
The herald., 1897-08-08
A Strange Crime

CORNING, N. Y, August 7.-Mosee
e. Banks, flour and feed merchant
living on a farm at Gibson, suburb Of
this city, was called from his house
after supper last night by three men and
foully murdered. A bullet hole was
found in his temple and one in his heart.
The perpetrators escaped and are un-
known,
The herald., 1897-08-08
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