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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Death of Mrs. Kate Watkins-The
Sick.

Sick.
EUREKA MILLS, VA, February O.
(Specal)-Mrs Kate watkins, wife Of
3Ir w. w Watkins, died last Friday Of
pneumonia. superinduced by the grip. She
had been I'm bad health for a long time
Mrs. Watkins was % years old. and was a
woman Of a lovely Christian character
Der remains were laid to rest Sunday
morning in the family burial-grounds,
and a large number Of her friends wit
messed the last sad rites.
Nrs. Margaret Morton. who has been
sick for some time. is some better
The condition of Mrs. i. j. Spencer,
Who had been considered in eXtremis, is
cec.I lly improved.
lrs Martha Morton is quite Ill with
Paralysis.
Mrs. S. Graham Howison, Of Frede-
r.cksburg. is on a visit to her mother,
Airs Morgaret Morton.
lir III. Darlington Grigsby. who has
been 20 Norfolk TO consult an oculist, has
returned home much improved.
There have been a great many cases or
grip hereabouts, but nearly all were Of
mild FORM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
DEATHS.

FOX.-Died, at his residence. NO
east Main street, at 20 minutes past 2,
February 8, 1881. RICHARD FOX, In
the e0th year OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
HARRIs.-Died within about twenty
four hours of each other, at 1910 i. NJ
Monday, CLIFTON c., and at l.D 4.
NJ. Tuesday. February 9, 1887, WILLIAM
ASHBY, the only children Of Samuel g.
and Carrie Harris. They were 10 months
and years old, respectively.
The funeral OF william Ashby Harris
will take place from the house OF his
parents. No 1913 east Franklin street,
at O'Clock THIS "wednesday AFTER
NOON. InIerment at lakewood Gene
terry.
KRONMEISTER.-D February y
1887. I'm Chesterfield county Hopkins
old place., Rev. GEORGE NJ KRON-
MEIsTER, in the 2sth year OF his age.
Funeral announcement later.
MDONOUGH.-Dled. this morning, al
1890 o'clock. at her husbands residence,
No. 10 north Seventeenth street. KATE
GRIFFITH. beloved wife OF John j. Nc
Donoush. and daughter OF the late John
+. and Ellen Griffith aged % years.
Funeral notice later.
WEIs.-Died. February 9Th. at 10 a.
NJ at her residence. No. g36 Brook ave-
nue.. ADA LOUISA WElS. widow OF
Hugo Weis.
She leaves three children.
precious one from US has gone;
A voice we loved IS stiiled;
4 Mace Is vacant In our nome.
Which never can be hllod.
God I'm His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given:
Ard though the body slumbers here,
The soul IL safe in Heaven.
Funeral win take place from. the Pine
Street Baptist churca THIS MORNING.
AZ 10 o'clock Friends and relatives are
invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

Nellie McHenry and very strong com
pany will appear at the Academy tonight
In her new play. "a Night In New York."
There will be matinee and evening
performances tomorrow. The play has
bean written especially for Miss Me-
Henry by II. Grattan Donnelly. II re-
counts the adventures OF two club
men who arrange TO 90 10 the French
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Fire IN RandaII,s Island.

NEW YORK, February 9.-Fire this
morning damaged one Of the wings OF
the House of Refuge, on RandalFs IS
land. to the extent Of 5000 When the
are broke out over 500 children of both
sexes were In the building. They were
removed to another building. The trans
fer was made without excitement, and
no casualties occurred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Death OF an Aged Lady.

WELDON. y. c., February 9.-(spe-
clal)-Nlrs. Mary A. r. Peterson. wife of
captain T.. y. Peterson, died at her
home here this afternoon at 100 o'clock,
In the Sist year of her age. The de-
ceased was noble, Christian lady. and
her entire life was devoted to Christian
deeds Of love and charity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
VERDICT IN A LIBEL CASE.
Proprietor and Political Reporter
of Paper Found Guilty.

PITTSBURG. PA. February 9.-The
jury in the libel suit OF Senators William
Finn and c. L. Magee against the Com
morcial-Gazette retired at Has o'clock.
The morning was occupied in the attor-
neys' addresses and Judge Whites charge
to the jury. At l.S0 o'clock this after
noon the Jury returned verdict finding
Albert Reed. proprietor. and Walter
Christy. the political reporter Of the
paper. guilty as charged. City-Editor T.
w. Bartlett was acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

ball In New York on the eve OF their
wedding day.
Miss McHenry's support includes John
Webster, Charles Morrison, Charles
wesiwood, Albert Moher, J. Hayes, Miss
Henrietta Lee. Fanny Brooks. Viola
Raymore. La Petite Rosa. and the Mar
guerite dancers from the olympia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Deotb of Mrs. J. J. McDonough.

Mrs. Kate Griffith McDonough died at
1890 o'clock this morning, at the resi-
dence of her husband. Mr. John j Nc
Donough. Deceased was daughter OF
the late John Il. Griffith, and leaves
two brothers and three sisters. The ar
rangements for the funeral have not
been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
ANNUAL MEETING OF Y. VI. c. A.
New Directors Elected TO Serve Va
rious Terms.

At the regular annual meeting OF the
active members of the Young Men
Christian Association, held last night In
the parlor Of the association, the follow
ing Board OF Directors were elected for
the terms herein specified:
For Three Years-Messrs. II. :. Bosher,
w ]. Whitehurst, G.. w. Tanner, X. NJ.
Smith. and Joseph Bryan.
For Two Years-G. b. Sydnor, Jr., j. w.
Blanton. w. c. West. IL. ID. Eicheloer-
ger. and James L. Anderson.
For One Years. NJ. Woodward, w. C.
Camp. b. n. Newman. DR.. ]. w. Long.
and Frank ID. Beverage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
p,o,,monders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, February 9.-(special.)-
y q Leigh. Jr.. Fifth-Avenue: ]. w.
Honkins and wife. Grand; c. Davenport,
Windsor. ]. Il. Palmer. Metropole:
y n. cloves, w. c. Mercer Bartholdi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

RALEIGH. n. c., February 0.-(SpeeiaL)
Governor Russell to-day appointed An
drew ID. Cowles, of Statesyille, Adjutant-
General
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
ON THE PENINSULA.
THE MEETING or NEWPORT NEWS
BUSINESSMEN.

A temporary organizatIon Effected
To Re Made Permanent Thurss,v
Nicht-In Memory of MIR. Lcon.ra
Jail-Dciivery scheme Frustrated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
INSURANCE STATEMENT.
RTTsH AMERICA ASSURANCE COMPANY OF TORONTO CANADA
II.AssETs

la
OF ALL OTHER BONDS AND STOCKS OWNED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
A klondiko Opportunity.

The Flmora Mining and Development Com.
pany, 30 Broadway, Now York, are the
originators 81 what Is a unique departure in
the history of mining Investments
The company holds options on valuable
claims In the Klondil,e country, ana In offer
ing stocks places itself under bonds Co refund
the money 20 all subscribers shonld an i'm
Sufficient amount Of stock be sold 90 acquire
title 90 q ESQ claims aud develop its property.
None other of the many Klondike invest
ments presents ~ straightforward propo-
sitiou. This plan for the protection of inyes-
tors, while still Offering all the possibilities
OF the enormous success which surrounds the
development of the Klonoike fields, Is 10 palp-
ably Just that 10 must appeal To capital and
shows an honesty Of purpose which has placed
ih. stock of this company above the plane II
a speculative venture into tho broader field of
n conservative business proposition. This ne.
counts for the favorable mention which the
company l. 30 generously receiving In the
puUlic press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
Trinity Church a Scene
of Beauty.
John Nicholas Brown and
Miss Dresser United.
Guests Were Present From Many
OF the Leading Cities.

Newport, r. l., Sept. S-The wedding OF
Mr.. John Nicholas Brown to Miss Nathalie
Dresser, daughter of the late Colonel George
W. Dresser u. S. A., and granddaughter of
the late Daniel Leroy took place mt Trinity
church at hoon today in the presence OF a
large number Of guests from New York,
Boston, Providence and Newport.
The ceremony was performed by RI. Rev.
Henry G. Potter. ID. d.. bishop of Now York,
assisted by Rev. George J. Mngill. rector of
Trinity church, Newport Rev. Emory IL.
Porter, rector of Emanuel church, Newport,
and Rev. ID. ID. Richards of st. Johns church,
Providence.
There was no bridesmaid. Mr. Horace Bin
ney OF New York acted as best man. The
ushers were Messrs Howard Gardiner Cush-
ing Of Newport, j. De Forest Danielson of
Boston. Elisha Dyer Jr., of Newport, Joseph
Rowland Hunt of New York, Harold Fitz
gerald of Brooklyn and ID. Berkeley Updike
Of Boston. Following the ceremony at Trim
ity church n wedding breakfast was given.
The police with white gloves occupied about
every corner in the proximity Of Trinity
church and all approaching streets were
bockaded. Society carriages were numerous
and extended all along Thames street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08

pounds 1t Is the largest wheel ever
built and its cost wds several thousand
dollars.
The steersman of the machine is A. f.
WisneT aud he stated today in an inter
view with The News correspondent that
the oriten is practical, both OF the track
and road, rs liz has already had maker
trial on both. 1t il built for fast work ana
is capable with trained crew OF very
fast time; faster than people will believe
until the record is actually made.
Is FIRMLY BRACED.
In riding a wheel with such long
wheeled base there is a tendency TO sway
in the middle This has been provided
fer in the braces which run from the head
to tie rear forks. One point about the
Wheel which shows something OF its
popularity is that it cannot DO ridden
with any comfort To the crew at sreed
Of less than 20 miles an hour. When the
rate drops below mile in three minutes 10
steers unsteadily. 1t requires no more work
To make the oriten go at a three mi mite
clip than it would To carry triplet
along at q four minute gait. When 10 is
up Co speed and with "a trained crew 1t
can be easily steered.
The wheel mado its first appearance on
the track this forenoon with but six
riders This afternoon. however. the first
formal exhibition was given with every
saddle occupied. The principal positions
are very much the same as they are in
racing she'll in which 81 much depends
on the bow and stroke oarsmep. On the
oriten the center seat is another delicate
position where tho rider must sit as
rigidlv ms II he was part OF the wheel.
lie must not look around the riler IN
front Of him to soc where the wheel Is
going but safety and speed both require
that no shall keep every portion of MS
body, except his legs, immoyable.
THE CREW THAT TRIED IT
Tne crew todEy was made up with a.
+. Wisner ms steersmnn. Frank B. Sulli
van in the centre. Matthews Linthwait ns
rear scat man To do the balancing.
Among the other riders were Frank
Weeks. Thomas Connaton Of Waltham
ana &. Stuart Bolting OF Providence.
The rrcsent mile record for multi.
cycle IL l;il made on a quint The oriten
will try 90 lower that.
THE LOAN EXHIBITION
Tie hrt exhibition this year shows n
BIG improvement over those of previous
fairs principally because Of difference
In methods adopted by MIR. Frank &.
MatheWsGn superintendent Of this Ce-
rsrtment The work otSrofcssionnls ana
amCtuers ate kcvt separate and there is "a
fine loan exhibition which is nOn-com-
rctiiive. containing the works Of the best
local artists
The rrinCipal thing In this collection is
Hugo bruei's Iortiait OF Bishop Clark.
10. Cvius FarnunI has four cIciitable
p,ttufoS tho PRINCIPAL one being II.
Ju n.
Louis ID Norton's Blizzard ON Market
square Is orc al the most ratcby lOral
pictures ever exhibited.
Tho complete list IN the loan collection
Is.
Miss l.. NJ A1gsll- Cherries ID DlnodiiS
E. NJ Baumister- Pasture az knights
willie
Hugo -portrait r. Bishop Clark.
Walter Francis Brown Desert Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
|. |. ! A I | {. { s 7 |
he MAY DIE.
Leonard Shot in
the Abdomen.
found Suffering on The
Street in Hyde Park.
Claimed He Had Been Held
Up by Two HighWaymal.
Lett His Home on KoSSuth Street,
This City, on Monday.
VIII: Hea Nothing From m Until Told
CT SnOcting by News Man.
Claimed He Had Been Held
Up by Two HighWaymal
Lett His Home on KoSSuh Street,
This City, on Monday.
VIII: Hea Nothing From m Until Told
CT Shooting by News Man.

A mysterioussand probably fatal shoot
ing afiray occurred at Hyde Park. Mass,
about midnight last night. Michael
Leonard. middle-aged man. who lives
at 40 kossuth street. in this city was shot
the abdomen, and was taken to the
Massachusetts, General Hospitals in dan
gerous condition. James A. Cronnick of
hyie Park is in custody on suspicion of
having shot Leonard.
The shooting occurred on Water street.
Up to ~ o'clock this morning little was
known of the circumstances.
Two residents of Eastern avenue, Will
liam Iron and John II. Frazier. heard
two shots fired few minutes before mid
night They ran toward the locality
from which the reports came, together
with one or two others who happened to
be on the streets In the vicinity.
BULLET IN THE ABDOMEN.
Near where Eastern avenue and Water
street meet, man who afterward proved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08

The organization of tho Reform League
in Johnston has at last been completed.
Officers have been chosen, but tor good
and sufficient reasons their names are to
be withheld for the present, and an ex-
ecutive board, whose duty it will be to
carry out the wishes of the main body and
to devise ways and means for attacking
the gambling and other evils, has been
appointed.
This board is composed OF number OF
well-known citizens, some of them prom
inent church men who have figured in
many of the reform movements which
have been started in the past, and others
are we'll know business men.
10 MEET TONIGHT.
The board will hold an important
meeting this evening at the home of its
Oh lirnan. 1t has been given discretion
airy power In many matters fnl will
therefore be able to go ahead with the
work without consulting the main or
ganization. The organization will not
be dependent upon the regular police
when the time comes to begin the prose
cution of the gam blers and other violators
of the law. It will have officers of it's
own. or rather special officers will be ap.
pointed who will be ready and willing TO
act at once upon the evidence that Will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
HON. II. II. FAY DEAD.
Passed Away at Newport Today
Alter a Long Illness.

Newport II. l.. Sept. S-Hon. Henry II.
Fay died this morning after long illness.
Lieutenant Governor Fay, who was the son
of Rev. Elipbaz Fay, for long time presidents
OF the watervIlle College, Me-. was for u
great many years devoted TO educational in
terests in this state He was always n sin
cere and earnest Republican in politics and
was lieutenant governor during the years
1880 and 1881.
New Pallz, Ulster county, N. u, was his
birthplace, but he went to reside in Newport
in 1856, and TO the interests OF the southern
capital, as well as OF those Of tho whole
state, he was always devoted. Tho degree OF
master of arts was conferred upon him by tho
University of Rochester previoss TO his going
10 Newport, and at the latter place he ut once
opened school for boys. This school Gov
ernor Fay conducted most successfully until
In 1870
Soon after becoming n resident OF this state
ne became identified with the Republican
party and was delegate 90 the national Re-
publican convention which nominated Ahra-
ham Iincoin i'm 1854 In the spring Of 1870 he
was elected 90 the General Assembly, and was
u member OF the House of Reimeseptatives for
some years. During his service I'm the As.
sembly he was chairman OF the cominitiee ON
educatio
President Harrison. IN recognition OF the
ser vices OF the deceased 10 his party, appoint.
ed hIm postmaster Of Newport. and Postmas
ter Fay's administration was snccessful
one. Governor Fay married In 1874 Ida Gar
land OF BALTIMORE He was ~ years old. and
the news OF hts death brought out expressions
Of regret from friends IN many parts of ths
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08

bo placed before them as soon as they
qualify
IL is now doubtful II anything is done
be held Friday evening of this week.
sufficiently matured by tnat time. it Is
said, to begin action, and unit. such timo
AS thew are ready To proceed the officers
do not want TO expose thelr plans
MAGNATES RETURNING.
The magnates of shc gam bling fraternity
are Leginning to return 20 town.
Prince Blond Blond of the Manisees.
the Mayor OF the Pist and that other dis
tinguisheu gambler, the ahiet entertainer
OF town sergeants, and other public OIL
oials. have all made their appearance on
the street during tno past few days.
Their smiles are MS bland as ever and
the serenity of their minds does not sp-
pear 10 be in the least disturbed by the
threatened uprising Of tho righteous.
1t Is how reported that tho gamblers
who took lease of the Waterman prop
erty on Plainfield street, have not re-
linquished their hold on that place, but
that they are only laying low until the
present agitation against the gamblers
subsidies little. As soon as things quiet
down a little they will be oil ready to
throw open their doors. The friends OF
this crowd claim that the people who
have been loudest in their protestations
against the opening OF another gam bling
den were paid for protesting by the other
gamblers. who were anxious TO keep out
oppusi.ion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
WOMAN BURGLAR.
One Discovered in the House of
Rev. Mr.. Hardy.

Wakefield, X. l., Sept. s.-A woman burglar
was captured here on Sunday night, but she
escaped yesterday She said s-e came from
New York. The woman was caught in the
act OF ransacking the residence OF the Rev. A.
II. Hardy on Lake street on Sunday evening
between 8 and o'clock, while the family
was at church. Entrance was effected
through the kitchen door by means OF the
house key, which had been hidden on the
premises by n servant, who locked the house
shortly after o'clock.
After the woman thief had made n careful
survey Of the house she gathered valuable ar
ticles OF jewelry in one OF the bedrooms mp.
stairs. Just as she had made a selection Mr..
and Mrs. Hardy returned home. They had
only been in the house moment when n
noise attracted their attention. Mr.. Hardy
went upstairs to make an investigation. He
saw the edge OF wOman's skirt sticking
out behind heavy drapery which hangs over
tho door leading to one Of the side bedrooms
He drew aside the curtain. There stood the
woman. She was Of large frame middle age
and had a comely face. Mr.. Hardy said;
what are you doing heref"
Nothing" replied tie woman, with a
smile.
Several more questions were aske1 but the
woman would give-no response. Then Mr.
Hardy conducted her downstairs and imme-
diGtcly sent word TO the police Policeman
William Tourg'o was soCn on the scene and
rudeavorcd q get tho woman to talk but she
refused absolutely 10 say anything. None Of
the property was found in her possession, hut
several articles Of jcwelry were found on the
stars, where she had dropped them. AT the
conclusion of the search the policeman took
her TO the town farm and placed her in Gus.
tody until she should be tallcp 10 Kingston
In scme way she got cut OF the building and
has not been seen since
1t is thoughs that she was professional
tnicf. Every room in the house was care.
fully runsacSed nnd scarcely any article Of
value escaped her notice. on Saturday night
woman answering her description was
found in the residence of Mrs. Donaghue on
Main street Upon being detected she hastily
left without securing anything.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08
A BIG Day.
Thousands Attend
State Fair.
Many Interested in Great
PAGER Robert ].
A Ten-Seated Bicycle EX-
hibiIed On the Track.
Art EXh bltiOn Shows Much In
provemelt This Year.
Vaudeville Entertainment reparaions
For Governors Day.
A Ten-Seated Bicycle Ex-
ilibiJed On the Track.
Art EXh bltiOn Shows Much In
proyemelt This Year.
Vaudeville Entertainment Preparations
For Governors Day.

Ore Of the big features at the State Fair
today, and in fact IA sensational event in the
cycling annals of the world was the ex-
perinental ride OF the oriten or decuplet
IA multicyule with ten seats
The Immense machine was completed
day before Yesterday at Wnltham and to-
day the public got the first glimpse Of il. Ii
is an astonisbment TO bioy Gle builders as
we'll as To the general public tor IL had
been claimed that the limit in multi
cycles had been reached with seven seats.
Tno dimensions Of the oriten are
longth over all - feet. nine inches;
tread five inches; diameter OF wheels 80
inches. slze of tubing y inches; gauge
from II TO Ii; distance between saddle
posts - inches; diameter OF sprocket
wheels from TO lS inches; weight 2oO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-08

10 re Michael Leonard. was found. He
was Ifforing from "a bullet hole In tho
abdomen. AS soon as tho police were in
formed OF the shooting. DIR. Holmes, the
town physician, was called. lie worked
over Leonard for some time, and sue
cCedeu in extracting the bnil, which was
from revolver.
Ihe bullet had penetrated tho intestines
ana DR.. Holmes thought it doubtful il
the man wouii recover. At ? a. III. he
was taken 10 the Massachusetts General
Hospital.
The police promptly began an investi-
CATION. Leonard was unable 10 tell who
his assailant was as the latter had llod by
the time Iron aud Frazier reached the
scene.
HEARD DOG BARK.
Thew reported that previous TO the
shooting they beard dog bark Two
shots were fired almost Immediately after.
1huy also said that James a. CronDick
had visited thon and nad left for home %
II 40. n lew minutes before tao shooting.
Cronniok had been drinking and he bad
his dog with him Cronnick. after his
arrest. denied that he did tho shooting.
He said he renohod home. which is not far
from where Leonard was found, telore
tho shots were fired. Tho police nre
searching for the revolver with which
Leonard was shot. Iron and Frazier are
held az witnesses.
This forenoon 10 was stated that Icon
ard had told an officer before he was
taken 20 the hospital that he was held up
hv two men. and thar one shot MIN. He
could not give any description Of the mon.
Leonard il about 80 years Of age and is
well known or Mount Pleasant whero he
lived at G] R5rolu street until short time
arO when hc removed To % kossuth
street, also on Mount Pleasant. He lives
in tho upper tenement OF small house
ana he has "a wife and boy about IL years
Of age
Tho victim Of the shooting is man of
unsteady habits and when under tire In
flueDco of drink is incliped 70 be quarrel
some. 1ho neighbors say that he occa.
sionally ill-used bis wife and that their
Gomostic life is not characterized by
harmony because Of the incorporate
haGiLs 81 the husband and father.
HIS WIFE INFORMED.
Leonard IS big man and when he is
1T works az his trade of carpenter. A
News reporter informed his wife Of what
had befallen him. She said she had not
seen her husband since Monday morning
and tho had no srowledgo Of his whore
atouts.
After hearing OF tho case she LIFT tho
house 60 inform her husband Brother
Of the facts and the wife and brother viii
probably go TO Boston this afternoon or
tomorrow morning
1t is presumed that Leonard went to
Boston Monday morning TO zee the Labor
day demonstration in that city md being
of a convivial turn of mind wandered
about aimlessly and finally took trolley
ride 10 Hyde Park where he mot tho two
men who held him up, according TO his
own story.