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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
A TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE Al
CHARLOTTEsvILLE YEsTEnDAY.
A WAREHOUSE CATCHES AFIRR
OIL SCATTEgs THE FLAMES AND
POWDER DEALS DESTRUCTION.
MANY CAUGHT IN THE RUINS
One Man Dies from His Injuries
Death from shock-Tbe List Of
Wounded-How Hundreds Escaped
Miracle.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May 3D.
out in the warehouse of Charles King
d Sons, and a barrel OF oil exploded,
spreading the flames all over the build
ing. A dozen or more persons entered
other property when a keg OF powder
exploded, demolishing the building. catch
ing several under the falling timbers
and brick. and inf.cting injuries from
which one has died.
c. w. Hulhsh, the manager for Charles
King & Sons. was leaving the office. with
an armful OF books and papers when the
crash came. He was knocked to tho
ground and partially covered with the
debris. His left arm was broken, aud
he sustained painful cuts about the head.
FATAL INJURIES.
After half an hours hot work. and
while threatened by totterng wall, the
workers succeeded in resculng Mr.. C.
II. Christian, one Of the men who had
been pinned under the wreckage His
this evening. Alonzo Gooch was part
ly under Christian. and escaped with his
life. He was conscious throughout this
trying ordeal A cheer went up from
the crowd when at last he was removed.
He was carried TO the residence Of his
aunt. Mrs Mollie Gooch. His injuries
are serious.
Walker Anderson, book keeper for the
firm. was in the office when the col
lapse came. He was buried under tho
falling bricks. He was removed TO Mrs.
Cooch's. His injuries are painful, but
not serious.
THE OTHER WOUNDED.
Many others were more or less serious
ly hurt.
j. f. Morris has scalp wound and a
wound in the shoulder.
John Scott (colored) has painful scalp
wound.
a little boy. named Havey had leg
broken.
Arthur Wlngfeld had leg broken.
Mrs. Jones, an aged lady who lived
just across the street. died of shock
Several Chesapeake and Ohio freight-
cars standing on the siding took fire.
but were hauled away by the yard force
and the flames extinguished.
FORCE OF THE EXPLOSION.
Hundreds OF men. women. and chill.
dren were near the building when the
explosion occurred. Many were thrown
to the ground, while upon them and
all around bricks and burning timbers
fell like hail. Some were badly hurt
about their heads, while the escape of
hundreds from death was miraculous. Tho
loss is about $4,000.
Just before the fire two distinct shocks
OF earthquake were felt the second OF
less violence than the first. The walls
OF houses. shook and the floors trembled.
as If a heavy weight was being rolled
over them. and a rumbllng sound accom-
panied the vibrations. The movement
seemed to travel from the southwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
A Great Lot Sale In Newport News.

There will be a sale OF one hundred
Building Lots in Newport News on
Thursday the 90 Of June, beginning at
2 o'clock Z. NJ.
Powell Brothers & King, who Will con-
duct the sale. say: This Is the fourth big
sale of lots we have conducted OF late.
I'm Newport News. and all who have
bought are well satisfied. Many OF them
are now selling al % TO 100 per cent. over
purchase price" II you with paying
investment II may be well for you TO at
tend this great sale next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
VIII De Married To-day.

The marriage Of Mr. Clarence Price and
Miss Minnie Thon will take place ut 2:l5
y. NJ. to-day from ST. Johns German
mony the bride and groom will leave by
boat for Baltimore for "A wedding tour TO
northern cities.
Mr.. Glenn Price will act as best man.
and Miss Rosie l.. Thon viii Ie the maid
OF honor. The bridesmaids will be Misses
Mabel and Grace Price and Lizzie Gund-
lock. The ushers will be Messrs. w. r.
Wood. Otto Tinken. John NJ. Taylor, otto
Miller, G. Mahone and 4. W. Thon;
minister. The wedding party was en-
tertained by the bridegroom last night.
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Salisbury and Other Points.

Salisbury anu Ctuer Points.
SALISBURY. n. C.. May Sl-(special)
at 2 o'clock Z. VI. to-day there was a
distinct shock OF earthquake felt here
that lasted several seconds. 1t was at
once Followed by two more vibrations
The shock came from the south The vi
bratiOns were from east 10 west. No dam
age was done. but walls cracked. plaster
ing fell. and glass ratified. The shock
was felt in South Carolina. Charlotte,
Concord. Ashevillc. New London, and
other places I'm this state.
~ Durham.
DURHAM. X. G., May Sl.-(Special)-
Two distinct earthquake shocks were
felt here to-day one minute before 2
O'Clock u. NJ. Houses were shaken and
Dlastering knocked from the ceilings.
The shocks lasted about ~ seconds. The
TO southeast.
NEW BERNB. n. c.. May 3l.-(Spe-
cial. About a quarter past ! o'clock to-
day decided shock OF an earthquake
was felt here. Persons in the upper part
OF buildings felt II quite sensibly. while
those on the lower floors and ground did
be from north 10 south.
At Oxford.
OXFORD. y. c.. May 3f.-Special)-
About o'clock this afternoon our people
were startled by two very perceptible
earthquake shocks. lasting one minute.
Bricks were thrown from chimneys. No
other damage was done.
At Raleigh.
RALEIGH. y. C.. May I.-(SpeciaL)-
Two minutes before o'clock this after
noon there were three sharp earthquake
tremOrs here sufficiently strong TO throw
down plasterng in some houses, 10 close
doors. and II IS asserted that one of the
public buildings was cracked.
At GrcenviIIc.
GREENVILLE, y. c.. May A.-(Spe-
ciaL)-About o'clock this afternoon a
distinct earthquake shock was felt here,
lasting a few seconds. Reports from
neighboring towns say the shock was felt
in them also.
Wilson's Windows Ratified.
WILSON. y. c., May 8.-(Speciai)-An
earthquake shock was plainly felt here
to-day about o'clock The shock was
sufficient TO make windows rattle, and
lasted for about thirty seconds.
At ReidsviIic.
REIDSVILLE. y. c.. May 3l.-(Special.)
An earthquake shock was felt here at -
o'clock this afternoon lasting about
twenty seconds. The wave seemed TO be
from northwest to southeast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

when YOU see Il; then learn 70 appreciate
q GOOD thing WHEN YOU TRY IT by
nurchasing bottle Of Polk MiIier's
ItaIian Insect Powder, which WI effectu-
auv rid your house o. Flies. Reaches.
and other troublesome insects. For sale
In 10 25. and zoe. bottles by AL leading
dr,c and grocery stores. The genuine
nowder never sold in bulk.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
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IN NORTH CAROLINA.
A Severe shocI. at Winston--Persons
Made Sick.

WINSTON, n. c., May 3l.-(speciai)-
The most severe earthquake shock, and
one of the longest duration of any eNpe-
enced in this section since the memora-
HE charleston earthquake in 1856 was
fol, hero at I .5s o'clock to-day. The shock
lasted about a minute, although IL seemed
much longer. and the movement Of the
wave appeared to be from west 10 east.
trnere was a general exodus from stores
and residences TO the streets. ana con-
.,a,inn a.iu reigned supreme for "A few
ninutes. Some people report feeling
of nausea or seasickness as result or
tho shake. Bricks were shaken OH CHM
news al several residences In winston.
At weldon.
WELDON. N. c.. May a.-(Special)-
MANY OF the citizens Of the town were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
VERY nADLY SCARED.
In RadfOrd People Take 10 the
streets.

IN HuuiOrt People rake 10 the
Streets.
RADFORD. VA. May G.-(Special)-
Ihe heaviest earthquake ever known in
This section came to-day at exactly ,
o'clock Your correspondent counted no
Jess than twenty chimneys shaken or
tiIN and Boo some Instances the chlmneys
"sie nearly leyclled 10 the houses ON
Dle 0r two residences the roof looked as
y mortar and lime had been scattered all
over them. Buildings rocked so much
ihaf nO one stayed in but sought Saiety
in the middle of the streets.
The shocks were noticeable IN the open
ground. The earth seemed 10 rise ana
lal iu waves. which was not apparent IN
lhe previous shake The shocks came
ciose together. and did not last more
thau ten seconds.
Blucleld reports a heavy seismic dis
tuibanc.. with buildings rocking ana
ch.mncys falling.
A gentleman from Giles county reports
That Angels Rest" a high mountain
near Pearisburg. was cracked clear across
the summit by the previous earthquake,
and that the citizens in the vicinity are
much concerned about Ae opening IN
Mother Earth. This earthquake passed
along the same route as the other, from
northwest 10 southeast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
ycv York Tribune aud Newpore
News.

The New York Tribune prints an ar
t,clo about Newport News, In which II
prophesies that this great seaport town
vii continue to grow and prosper Until
II shall be the equal OF any city In the
whole South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

contained provisions as 70 the charges o1, ior
local phoac service. Mr.. Allen moVsu
10 substitute the sixth section OF Wy
Attorneys ordinance for II. This wouIu
nave placed "A maximum rate upon the
company, but il was defeated by n VOle
or Z noes 10 ayes. During the ueps'e
upon this matter a little spat occurred De-
tween Nessrs. Alien. Pollock, ana Baneu'
ceptions at remark made by Mr.: Allen,
and declared that they were looking t9
the interests of the citizens OF Richmond
just as much as the member from Mani-
son Ward. Mr.. Allen, while not retract-
ing said he believed all were doing what
they believed to be best.
Section u was one over which the COM
mittee stichled for more than an hour.
II has reference TO the location or poles.
without requiring the company TO go INTO
the Joint use OF poles with any other
company The section was offered by
Mr. Pollock. and was adopted, ana the
ordinance as a whole was recommehueu
TO the Council by vote OF I ayes 10 .
noes. ,,
AT the conclusion Of the session. Alr.
Pollock offered a preamble ana resoiu-
tions. explaining the circumstances uHuc'
which the committee ana Clerk - -,
Jacobs sever official relations, ana pay ns
n high tribute to that gentleman az an
officer and man. and expressing ueeP
regret at the parting. This was uhahi-
mously adopted.
Other Committee Meetings.
The Committee on Shockoe Creek held
special meeting at II o'clock yesteruay
morning and transacted quantity Oh
routine business. The city Ensi @
stated that on account Of washouts IN tne
creek the contractors had been uhapls 10
complete the work He recommended tilat
they be allowed an extension or SKY
days. This was agreed TO, PROVIDED VIZ
sureties would agree 10 continue tne,r
responsibility. The contractors were al
lowed 81 700 on work already done;
pronertv-owners adjacent to Shockoe
creek where a recent cave-in occurred,
hetveen Main and Franklin streets, were
requested to have the rubbish removed a'
rbcre was a regular session Of the COM
,,itfea on Police last evening. Ohly fou-
fine matters were disposed OF. pr,,t.
The Committee on Accounts ana fIln'
ing failed to get quorum last e'o"i"e'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
whit-Monday Excursion to WASH
ington.

Messrs. Thompson, Niche & adams VIII
r,,, tbeir usual excursion 10 Washington
Whit-Monday. June 9TH, leaving Rich
mond Monday at s a. NJ; returning leave
washington at y. NJ. Tuesday, the sths
q 30 for the round-trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

The Tower, corner Second and Broad.
will place on sale to-day 5000 yards Of
fine Dmity, Solid colors. Figures. and
Floral designs. They were made to sell
at l21-2c. Their price will be 6 Lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
PETERSBURG JaBRED.
Houses shaken and Crochcry
Broken.

PETERSBURG. VA. May Si.-(SDeclal)
The earthquake shock here was sufii-
cicntly severe 10 jar the heaviest building
though causing no damage Probably
along High and Hinton streets and vicini-
~. i'm the western, and in BlanGford, in
the eastern portion. the shock was more
Houses were considerably shaken, crock
cry rattlec and families were SO fright
oned that they rushed out into the street
as "a means of safety. Some OF the large
factory buildings were quickly emptied
cc lLe!r WoYkmep. who stood not on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

badly frightened by the earthquake
shock to-day. and ran out OF their houses.
The disturbance was OF short dura lion
but was quite severe The walls OF seve-
raj houses were seen To move and Others
rocked like a cradle. Several citizens re-
port that crockery and other things rat
tied together, and many small things
were thrown down. Two shocks were
felt-a heavy one. followed by a lighter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
The Weather.

. WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May
o u.-Forecast for Virginia and
North Carolina: Fair weather:
variable winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

order OF their going into the streets W
some buildings vases were broken and the
gas globes shaken from the chandeliers
and the crockcrv moved o. The sneiNes.
The telephone and telegraph wires along
the streets were violently shaken. Apia-
rcntly the course Of the earthquake was
from south TO north.
out at the Normal College, In Chester
field county and at the tcntral rtaie
Hospital in Dnwiddic county. the shock
was very decided. These large buildings
felt the trcmor. and there was general
rattling of the windows. but no damage
was done. 4 deep. tow rumblng noise
nrnnrnnn Mod the shnCE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

rbc piNturbnncc Noticeable I'm the
cities Of virginia and Norih Caro-
linn aud In other Citics--Strn"se
observation-disclosures Nisitations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was changeable, with
threatening clouds both In the morning
and at night. but there was no rain.
Staie OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
THE CITY TREMBLES.
EARTHQUAKE Shocks Felt Throughout
the WhOls Of Richmond.
PgOfLE BECOME PAEIC,STRICKEN
Hundreds Flee From Their Homes, Fear
Ing Disastrous Results.

FELT ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

shaken. and the shaking of doors and
windows was distinctly heard. The shock
was more sensbly felt than the one re-
ported a few weeks ago.
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Houses Trembied rt Crcwe.

CREWE. VA. May S1.-(specialD-Two
earthquake shocks were felt here at :5s
o'clock this afternoon. lasting about ten
seconds or more The second was the
heavier. and came before the vibrations
had ceased from the first Houses
trcnbled and china and glassware turned
over I'm some Of them. Many persons
were alarmed, and some ran out OF their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
scoreJ the CoIored People.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. May Sl-(Spe-
cialD-An earthquake shock was felt here
al 2lO o'clock this afternoon. The YlDia-
tions lasted several seconds, and iIisht-
,yas more perceptible at the wharf and
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway depot
near the edge Of the water, where IL
caused the piers and buildings 10 rock;
The colored people became scared ana
left their posts OF duty. No damage was
done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01

Mean temperature ...........,......."s
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NottoNay Disturbed.

NOTTOWAY COURTHOUSE. VA. May
3l.-lSpecial.)-A very perceptlble earth
quake was experienced here this after
noon at 1:5S o'clock. The vibration lasted
about one minute, and was distinctly felt
by many persons. but was not sufficiently
severe to cause any damage. The shock
was preceded by a loud rumbling sound.
which seemed TO roll from southwest 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Sunolk Made Dizzy.

SUFFOLK. VA. May 3l.-(Speciall ,
About 2 clock this afternoon slght
but very decided earthquake shock was
felt throughout Suffolk. The swayinS
motion affected some persons with dizzi-
ness. while in some buildings WINDOWS
were shaken as though by wind num-
ber Of ladies were so startled that they
ran from their houses, enquiring the
cause of the disturbance. No damage
has been reported In this section.
Twenty Seconds at Miliboro'.
MILLBORO'. VA, May a.-(Special)-
This evening at exactly o'clock very
severe earthquake shock was felt here
Almost every one in the place felt IL. III
lasted about twenty seconds. Many peo-
ple came in from the surrounding neigh
borhood and all report quite a severe
shock. In some places people ran from
their houses, fearing they would fail
The shock seemed TO pass from west to
east. This was the only shock felt.
Like Rumbiing Of Cars.
FINCASTLE, VA. May 3l.-tSpecial.)-
We had another shock OF an earthquake
to-day at about T. NJ. The vibrations
lasted only a few seconds, and were pre-
coded by a noise resembling that made
Nv the rumbling Of cars. Houses were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Roarcd In farewell.

TAZEWELL. VA. May a.-(Special) >
Tazewell felt the earthquake at 100 +.
NJ. to-day. The shock was so strong that
the bricks were shaken from the tops or
some chimneys and citizens rushed into
the streets 10 ascertain the cause OF the
vibrations There was perceptible roar
ACCOMMODATING the shock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-01
Third shock Within n Month.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. May Sl.-
(Speclal)-Our town was again shaken up
to-day by an earthquake shock which in
severity exceeded any in the recollection
Of the Oldest i-habitant. At just O'Clock
n rumhling noise was heard, Which was
Immediately followed by the shock. last
inc fully twenty seconds. Houses We're
rocked. doors opened. and bricks thrown
from chimneys. People generally bft
their houses and places OF bUsiness, ana
rushed into The streets much excited ms
is the third shock we have had within a
month. q very slight o.e having been eX-
porienced about ten days ago, but was
not generally felt.
The silver star., 1897-04-29
New system Of Distribution,

&NOW Sf0k0Ax "a 4<A4sA ~ stb1>3@tt
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson has
initiated new system of seed distribu
tion in his department. His aim is to
diversity. 60 far as possible. the farm
products Of the country, and to this end
he 10 making speciality Of selecting
new and valuable seeds from all parta Of
the world and putting them In the handp
OF farmers likely to use them to advant-
age. Such an. undertaking. the secretary
isawsre. cannot be accomplished quickly.
He has begunthe work With sugar heets
and leguminous plants Of. aIf sorts.
!: While sugar beets are now widely cul.
tivated in the west. the best seed at pres.
ent comes from abroad. where scientific
improvement in species has been ord.
cred. by the French and. Garman govern.
ment for years. A large supply Of these
high,grade seeds has been ordered. and
will be iudioiously distributed. 1t is
thought that in this way the United
States will soon be able to produce its
own supply Of the best. seed. Canadian
and Japanese field peas have already
been tried in some sections Of the United
States. and have proved valuable as fod.
der plants. The secretary expects TO ex.
tend their culture during the comine
season, i
The silver star., 1897-04-29
They Knew Hoxp.

OF all the practical uses to- which the
phonograph has been applied mono %
strongly appeals TO the average y6ung
man az that devised by love sick swain
In the Capitol Hill section Of Denver.
For two years the young man in question
had been calling on'a 'particular" friend
without making any progrers in his
courtship. principally becaiss the young
lady's parents insisted that tlic psrlor
door should be left open during tho visits
Of her suitor. For several nights the
latter did some hard thinkipg. a. re.
suit OF which process he not long ago
purchased q phonograph. on tho even
ing Of his next call no and his girl talked
for two hours into the new instrument.
after which they placed it out III the
hallway. turned the lever to start 1t, and
shut the parlnr door. Tho old folks up.
stairs still heard the sound Of yoices. and
remained in blissful Ignorance OF the
true state Of affsirs. The young man 10
mute with regard to what transpired 10
the barlor. but he now announces that
he 10 engaged.
The silver star., 1897-04-29
Carrying out Instructions

Carrying out Instructions.
There was you;ig man. whose,saocial
education had been somewhat neglected.
and 1t CHANGED that he received an invi.
tation to church wedding.
The morning OF the ceremony found
him qnite excited. and he started for the
church some time before. as, be- would
have said. "the show was billed to
come of" e'i> ....l
Under his arm he carried small bun
die. and before he bad proceeded fsr he
met friend. .,.v', -
Hello!" said the friend, "and where
are you going all dressed Up at thistine
in the morningf" N-
wedding answered the young man
briefly and proudly. .: -
"Indeedf Going to do some erranda
on the wayf"
Certainly not"
"But you are not going to wedding
with bundle under your arm9,r.'.i'' q
"Of course avn. That's my present. =
present! But you don't take your
present with you, nun, You send il
beforehand : '"'
That's all you know about 1t. I've
got u card right hore in my pocket. ana
the card saws. Present ut the church, .
Boston Budget.
The silver star., 1897-04-29

An employer who says he will
pay his help only what he plcascs,
because he won't be dictated to by
a labor union," is illogical, to say
the least. Why don't he refuse to
insure his property because he
won't be dictated to" by fire in.
surance companiesr Why don't he
carry his products to customers on
wlcel-barrow, because he won't
"be dictated to" by railroad corpor-
ations-or 60 to hades, because he
won't be dictated to" BY q church
organization as to the price of pew!
The truth is that a man who uses
the "won't-bc-dictated.to" excuse
to pay low wages, is craven COW.
ard, when imposed on by men
weather. than himself, and he
proves his cowardicc by trying to
get even by abusing those who nre
poorer than he.
The silver star., 1897-04-29
THE SILVER coMMfss1oNERs,
w. J. Bryan Says They Are Good

Speaking of the presidents APP
pointment of commissioners to visit
foreign countries III the interest of all
International monetary conference,
William ] Bryan said he thought the
personnel Of the commission was ex-
eellent, SO far as Mr.. Stevenson and
Mr.. Wolcott were concerned. Mr..
Payne he did not know.
<ssMr. Wolcott's visit abroad last
summer" said he, especially fits
him for service as one of the commits
sioners, and Mr.. Stevenson s conspic-
uous position in the Democratic par
ty and the nation makes his appoint
ment entirely appropriate.
"The fact that he is a bimetallist
and actively Supported the Demo
cratic party III the demand for ind.
pendent action by the United States
instead Of being an argument against
him will lend weight to his inhueiicc
as one of the commissioners. All
independent biinetallists favor in
ternational bimetallisni if that is pos
sible, but do not believe in waiting
for other nations to act. The six and
a half millions who supported the de-
mand for independent bimetallism
will heartily rejoice if the commits
sion is able to bring about a restora-.
ton of international bimetallism.
'sBut a large majority, if not all
independent bimetallism, regard in
ternational bimetallism as very re-
mote possibility. If the commits
siDners fail to secures an internation-
al conference, or if successful and all
international conference does not secure
foreign cooperation for the restoration
OF bimetallism the cause of free silver
will be strongea In 1900 than in 1886. be-
cause many have been inclined to rely
on'foreign aid and will see the necessity
Of self.reliance on the part OF the people
Of the United States"