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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
ORDERED THEIR RELEASE.
The Imprisoned Members OF Nor.
folk County's Electoral board.


NORFOLK, VA. October 23--(Spe-
cial.) .)-About $50 o'clock this morning
Mr.. l. NJ. Sylvester, Clerk OF the Nor
folk County Circuit Court. appeared at
the county jeil with the following order
from Judge II. X. Prentis to forthwith
release Messrs. y. +. Cromwell and Ro-
bert L. Shea, members OF the Norfolk
County Electoral Board. who were sent
to jail last Monday afternoon for con-
tempt:
Circuit Court Of Norfolk County: In Va
cation on the I'D Day OF October.
1ss7-"George w. Jones and others va.
Il. r. Cromw ell and n. L. Shea:
The defendants stili alleging their ina
bility 10 obey the mandate Of the court
without q violation OF their conscienoes,
and II appearing 10 the Court that fur
ther imprisonment at this time would
be unavailing. II Is, therefore ordered
that they be forthwith released from
the county jan, and that they remain In
the custody OF the Sheriff Of Norfolh
county until they shall obey the said
mandate; or. IN the case OF their con-
tinucd dIsobedIence until the first day
Of the next session OF tho General As
sembly-namely, The first day OF De-
cember, lS97-at which time they shall
finally be discharged from, custody.
ROBERT r. PRENTTS
ITO the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Norfolk"
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nrst shot missed. Hammond ran. then
returned and fired again at Ayerett,
shooting him through the heart and kill
ing MIN Instantly Hammond gave him
SELF up, and is now In jail.
DTS. Whitehead and Long OF this city,
nave let the contract for the erection OF
a sanltarium for the treatment in this
city or non-contagIous diseases.
The body of Mr.. w. c.. Ranchette, who
died or typhoid-fever at Spencer, was
taken under escort of his family to his
old home In Manchester. Va, this morn
ing. He was a faithful engineer on the
Southern railway. running between Sails
bury and Monroe. Va.
Mr.. ID. L. Rislcy. the colony founder Of
Philadelphia who now has a colony at
Meherrin. Va. is arranging to locate a
colony In this county. He has already
opened an Office In this city, with Mr..
J. j. Newman in charge.
The Presbyterian Synod Of North Caro-
Ina meets here on Wednesday, October
Sd. Many eminent diviyes are expected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
DANIEL AT ROANOKE.
He Addresses n Large and Enthus-
fastfc Crowd.

ROANOKE, VA, October 23.-(Special.)
Senator John w. Daniel addressed q
large and enthusiastic gathering at the
Academy Of Music here tonight He
traced the history Of the Democratic
party from the beginning, and showed
that In spite OF all its mistakes II still
stood for the rights Of the people. The
Popullst, Readjuster, and Peoples
parties were. he said, formed on certain
issues and when they accomplished their
missions they died.
The Republican party had he said,
also done its work and should have gone
into the grave, as there was no longer
any cause for it's existence. But the
Democratic party would live as long as
the republic. He showed what the Demo-
cratic party had done for the State
I'm the way OF economy in public expen-
ditures; how the public schools had pros
pered under its rule, and how 1t had
provided for aged and inflrm Confederate
veterans.
He reminded his hearers OF the pro-
misses made to bring the State conven-
ton here, and asked the voters to re-
member this in a full support OF the
ticket nominated by the State conven-
ton, and of the Democratic candidates
for the Legislature.
In conclusion, he reviewed the condi-
tion OF Federal politics, and showed that
the Democratic party OF the nation stood
for financial and tariff reform and all
the rights OF the people as opposed TO
trust and monopolies. Senator Daniel
was in his best form, and his speech OF
more than an hour, was literally ap-
plauded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
HAVEMANY CONTESTS
DEMOCRATS HAVE OPPOSITION IN
sIxTy-stx COUNTIES.
SEVERAL CONTESTS VERY CLOSE,
Number OF Districts in which II
VIII Require Hard Work to Win
Great Apathy Among the People
Campaign Gossip.
Campaign Gossip.

The people Of Virginia Will be called
dpon next Tuesday week to rally around
tho polls and elect governor. a leu-
tenant-governor, an attorney general.
twenty senators. and one hundred men,
bers OF the House. There seems 10 be
no sort of doubt concerning the Demo-
cratic State ticket; the gentlemen who
were nominated at Roanoke will, OF
course. be elected. but great deal OF
apathy stili exists among the Demo-
cratic voters throughout the State. and
the vote for these leaders will be much
smaller than the vote given Mr.. Bryan
last fall.
Speakers are going the rounds of the
counties. making strenuous efforts 10
arouse the voters. but many Of them
are stsll lethargic. 1t is evident that.
unless the people are aroused, some OF
the Democratic legislators who expect
to come here TO make laws viii find
their seats occupied by Republicans.
CONTESTS IN SIXTY-SIX COUNTIES.
But few people are aware of the large
number OF legislative districts in which
the Democratic nominees have opposi-
ton. Interesting fights are waging in
more than half OF the counties OF the
State. The Democratic candidates for
the House in all Of the following coun-
ties have opposition:
Richmond. Lancaster, Stafford. King
George. Allegheny. Bath, Highland,
King and Queen. Pittsylvania. Patrick,
Henry. Mecklenburg. Brunswick. Powha-
tan, Cumberland, FluYanna, Goochland
Augusta. Pulaski, Giles. Bland. Nelson,
Amherst, Roanoke, Montgomery, Rock
bridge Botetourt. Tazewell. Wythe,
Washington. Smyth, Lee Scott, Wise.
Nansemond. Princess Anne Norfolk,
Warwick. Elizabeth city. York. New
Kent James City. Hanover Louisa,
Shenandoah. Rockingham, Greenesville,
Sussex. Surry. Nottoway Amelia, Hall
fax, Essex. Campbell. Gloucester. Dick
enson. Russell. Carke Warren. Charlotte.
Carroll Floyd. Chesterfield. Buckingham,
and Grayson.
WHERE CLOSE FIGHTS ARE
MAKING
In a number Of these counties the op-
position amounts TO almost naught, but
in some OF them the fights are hot ones,
and there is great danger of the Demo-
Gratis being defeated. In Pittsylvania,
Danvllle. and Henry the fight is an ex-
ceedingly interesting one, as is a the
case In the senatorial district composed
OF Wythe. Pulaski. Giles, and Bland In
Washington and Smyth two Democrats
are fighting each other and they are
making it lively, indeed Senator St
Clair who represents TaZewell, Russell
and Dickinson counties, has a very close
fight on hand. and In Stafford and King
George. the result is in doubt. Bruins
wick is reckoned among the very close
counties, and some anxiety is felt con-
cerning tho candidates in Chesterfield,
Rockingham. Augusta, Allegheny, Bath,
and Highland.
- .usi-ktoWa politician, man who
has made close study Of State politics
FOR years. said TO a Dispatch man yes
terday that he feared the Democratic
representation in the next General AS
sembiy would be much smaller than it
was last session.
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Rocky Mount On. CD Notes.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. c.. October 22.-
Especial the management of Sec
retary w. S. Wilkinson, the Rocky Mount
Fair. TO be held next week, viii have
larger and finer exhibits, more elaborate
racing. and heavier purses and premiums
than ever before.
The citizens Of Nashville say IT was
wholly unnecessary last week to remove
J. 3. Barnes, accused Of criminal assault,
TO Wilson's jail for safe keeping, and
that no attempt at lynching had been
thought Of.
Very little cotton is coming in to mar
ket. A good many farmers are able to
"hold." and do not propose to take the
present rulnous prices. One gentleman,
who has three years rent cotton on hand.
says he Is going to 'let II rot" before
getting less than 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
A CHILD's TERRIBLE FATE.
Flames Almost Lick Out It's Life
Mother Burned Also.

Mamie Walsh. the little daughter of
Mr.. James, Walsh. who resides at No.
226 south Fifth street. is still very N,
child. Mamie and her mother were badly
burned on Friday. and though the
mothers injuries are painful, she is in
no danger. but the child's injuries may
prove fatal. DR.. c. A. Labenberg is at
tending the mother and daughter and
though he hopes for the latter's full re-
covery, he admits the seriousness OF the
burn.
Friday evening Mrs. Walsh went into
the yard, leaving the child in the room
alone. The little one took the notion
to play In the fire. It's dress caught, and
instantly the flames were leaping as
high as its infant head. Screams brought
the mother to the room. and bravely did
she endeavor to put the fire out In doing
SO, her hands were badly blistered. and,
though she succeeded, It was not until
the whole left side of the chiId's body
had been horribly burned
AS or necessity, little Mamie's suffer
ings are almost unbearable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
EmpOria JOttings.

EMPORIA, VA, october 23.-(Special)-
The Circuit Court of Greenesville coun-
ty-Hon. b. A. Hancock, presiding-ad-
journed its fail term to-day. There were
a number OF DEGREES entered and conside-
rable common law business disposed OF.
The Board OF Supervisors will hold
their monthly meeting on Monday.
Our people anticipate quito a treat on
the 1st of November, when Virginia's 8
senior Senator will address them. Pre-
parations are being made to give the
silver-tongued orator grand ovation.
Hon. r. Turnbull, OF Lawrenceville.
passed through here to-day en- route to
his home. Mr.. Turnbull has been attend
inS9ba meeting OF the Farmville Normal
Institute.
Mr.. J. w. Williams. the popular Sheriff
OF Southampton county, was here yester-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

British Answer Decides IT, Says the
Paris Debats.

PARIS, October 23.-The Journal des
Deoats. commenting on the answer OF
the British Government to the proposals
OF the United States Monetary Commits
sion, says:
THE British reply has completely de-
cided the question OF free silver. In
spite OF the improbabllity of a different
solution. ii produced feeling Of uneasi-
ness in the business world. We rejoice
that the matter has been finally settled"
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LIGHT REGISTRATION.
The Work of Raising the Wrecked
WyanOke.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. October D.
Special. .)-Although this was the last day
of registration. but little interest was
manifested by either party in having
voters registered and transfers recorded.
Consequently registration is very light.
An effort will be made at o'clock to-
morrow morning to raise the sunken
steamship Wyanoke, OF the Old Dominion
Line, which went down In James river
In collision with the United States crul-
ser Columbia on the night OF April 2s
1896. The process by which 1t Is proposed
to raise the ship is the air process. and
is comparatively a new one. Wreckers
have been at work on the steamer since
last March. over one hundred air-bags
will be inflated TO displace the water in
the ship, which is 65 feet down.
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CAUSE OF sERvIAN CRISIS.
Order for Rides, for Which There
Was Doubt About Paying.

VIENNA. october 2S.-The Neue Freie
Presse declares that the sole reason for
the servian crisis is that the Servian
ministry, during King Alexander's alb
sence. sent a large order TO the French
Government for rifles intended 10 be
used by the Servian army. His Majesty
30 appears. was ignorant Of this until
his arrival IN Paris, when he was con-
suited by the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs regarding the difficulty
Of paying for the rifles. whereupon the
contract was cancelled, and the Cabinet
naturally fell.
NEW CABINET FORMED.
BELGRADE, October pa new Cabl-
net for seryia has been formed. under
the premiership OF Dr. Wladan George
witch. until recently Servian Minister at
Constantinople, who was entrusted with
the task of forming new ministry, on
Tuesday last. while taking the waters
at Carlsbad.
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No Speaking at waverIy.

WAVERLY, VA. October 23.-(Special)
Hon. Edward Echols. Democratic candi-
date for Lieutenant-Goyern was here
to-day. Owing TO County-Chalrman
Kings absence from the county, but few
knew OF Mr.. Echols's appointment. AS
result, the number OF people present
was 50 small that public speaking WAS
dispensed with. Mr.. Echols spent the
day at Hotel Waverly. where he re-
ceived a number of the leading citizens,
who were very favorably impressed with
him. He left for Richmond at o'clock.
Our people regret exceedingly that the
notice OF his coming was so short, as
they were anxious to hear him upon the
issues OF tho campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
TO RESIGN
THIS Is THE DEirDy IN SPITE o.
OFFICIAL DENIAL. i
DEVONSHIRg TO SUCCEED Hin
So at Least Says Devonshire Hiu-
self - Pierre Lorfllard 60 Live
Abroad = Pessimi.tie Regarding
America-other Foreign Xstes. |,
Copyrighted, 1897. by the Associated
Press)

Copyrighted, 1897. by the Associated
Press.)
LONDON, October 23.-In spite Of the
official denial OF the Marquis of Sails.
bury's approaching resignation OF the
premiership. belief In its truth IL vsry
strong In political circles. where u IL
considered that his retirement " insyls
table within few months. This view
OF the undercurrent was confirmed By
Cabinet Minister. on wednesday, who
privately remarked that the Duke of
Devonshire had declared that he means
to have the premiership when the Marquis
Of Salisbury resigns.
The special commission sent 10 Germany
by the corporation Of Manchester, In
order to discover the cause OF England'a
Industrial decadence. found the chis1
reason In the extraordinary development
Of technical education abroad. Alder
man Crossfield. member Of the come
mission. said: THE English workers are
half savages when compared with the
intelligent artisans OF Germany" Coun.
cillor Phithian, . member OF the Amals
gamated Society OF Engineers. remarkods
THE engines and dynamos made in Cler~
many put to shame most Of the work In
the English shops"
The tenor of the whole report amply
verified these opinions.
PIERRE LORILI.ARD PESSIMIST.
The American Line steamer St Louis.
which sailed for New York from South-
ampton to-day. had on board Pierre Isoril-
lard, the American horseman. After
spending two years In Europe he declares
that he will pass most of his time in
future on this side OF the Atlantic. He
will winter, however, on houseboat In
Florida, for after two winters on the
Riviera. he has concluded that Florida il
more healthy as a winter resort.
Mr. Lorillard took q gloomy view Of the
conditions prevailing In the United States,
and said to the representative OF the As
sociated Press: II fail to fnd European
confidence In the United States returning
with our improving business, and Il never
will return until our currency system IL
settled on a firm, rational baslss hone
England has put an end to the bmctailio
negotiations. l cannot understand why
she should have given 80 much encourages
ment to the monetary commissioners"
NAVAL ARMAMENTS.
The general disposition to increase naval
armaments can be gaused by tho fact
that eighty-one warships are building In
Great Britain alone. They aggregate q
displacement Of 3is,sl2 tons. Of these
warships. forty-one go to foreign govern
ments.
The Oxford Music Hall. where. Sunday
evening sacred concerts havo been in
troduced. adds new turn" tomorrow.
when Mrs. Ormiston Chant the social re-
former, who came into prominence year
or two ago by her crusade against musio
halls, etc. lectures on tho subject OF
"The Necessity for Sunday Evening
Amusements."
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AN AGED MAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Mr.. Robert Jones Expires as Soon
ms He Enters His House.

Another old soldier has Joined the
great majority. This is Mr.. Robert Jones.
whose death occurred very Unexpectedly
yesterday morning. at his home. No. 1ls
north Nineteenth street. Mr.. Jones went
to work as usual yesterday morning
about o'clock, but feeling badly, re-
turned to his residence. He had scarcely
entered the house when he breathed his
last, from heart disease
Coroner Taylor was at once notified
and viewed the body. He decided that
death had been caused by natural causes
and deemed an Inquest unnecessary.
Mr.. Jones leaves no family. his wife
having died some time ago. He lived
with Mr.. r. p. Rogers. and was 65 years
OF age. The funeral will take place to-
day from old st. Johns church. The
burial will be made in lakewood.
Deceased was a familiar figure about
the Old Market, where. almost without
he was In the employment
OF one butcher or another. Those who
knew him from early manhood, say that
he went through the war a brave and
gallant Confederate soldier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
STEAMSHIP, MIAMI LAUNCHED.
She IL 10 Ply Between Florida and
Nassau.

PHILADELPHIA. October D.-Thd
steel steamship Miami was successfully
launched from Cramps ship-yards to-
day. A large party from New York ana
some visitors from southern cities visit
ed the launching.
AS the vessel left the ways she was
named the miami" by Miss Julia RUS
sell Parsons. OF New YORK.
The steamship is being built for the
FIorida-Bahama Steamship Line. and will
ply between Miami and Nassau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
VIII Re.pect Civil-service.

Mr. John c. Bethel. the new Collector
of Customs, called on Mr.. Charles M.
Wallace yesterday, and stated that he
would not enter upon his duties until
the morning Of November LIST, unless
ordered TO do go by the department
He said further. that Mr.. Frank MUIR
ply would be his Chief deputy, and that
It was his intention to respect the civil
service rules and the construction placed
upon them by President Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
FUNERAL OF MIR. PULLMAN.
Many Friends and business Assocf-
ates of Deceased Present.

CHICAGO, Id, October 23.-The fune-
raj services over the body OF the late
George NJ. Pullman were held at the
family residence in Prairie avenue to-
day. The officiating clergymen we're
Rev. Drs. S. j. Mcpherson, N. d. Hills.
and G. X. Eaton, of New York, the last
visitor at the Pullman home on the
night Of the great financier's death. Each
minister spoke briefly. The Imperial
Quartette sang selection, and the
casket was then closed. The interment
was In the family lot at Graceland.
The trains OF the morning brought
from every section men who had been
intimate friends and business associates
Of the sleepng-car magnate in life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
BELLEVUE BEATEN,
And One of Their Players Suffered n
Broken Leg.


FARMvILLE, VA. October 23.-(Spe-
cial jim a game of football to-day be-
tween Hampden-Sidney and Bellevue
Academy, a member OF the latter team
named Crandle sustained fractured leg,
and will not be able for some time to
return to his school duties. No further
particulars are learned here tonight con-
cerning the unfortunate accident.
The game resulted In victory for
Hampden-Sidney by a score of IA TO 4.
The Bellevue boys were entirely out
classed especially in point Of avoirdupois
Neither Team Scored.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. October D.
Especial THE Portsmouth and Newport
Nows football eleyens played game at
Riyeryiew Park this afternoon. The
game was characterized by sharp play
and freauent scraps. The first half only
lasted twenty minutes and the second ten.
Owing to the lateness OF the Portspouth
team in arriving, neither side scored.
The work of Damon for Newport News
and of Langhorne for Portsmouth were
the features. The two elevens played
game some time ago which resulted in
neither side scoring.
st. Adams Won.
RADFORD, VA, october 23.-(Special)
Allegheny Institute. of Roanoke, played
81. Adams here to-day, and was defeated
by the score of 30 to 0. Allegheny had
a crippled team and st. Adams had no
trouble in making deep holes in the
centre and around the ends. But once
during the game was st. Aibans's goal
in danger. and then the ball was within
two feet Of the goal, but Allegheny lost
II and all hope OF scoring was gone.
lizard. Of st. Adams, made beautiful
run of 100 yards for touchdown. lizard
lory kicked one goal.
Referee-Mr Firth. OF the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. Umplre-Mr. Bell
OF the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Northside Notes.

Rev. g. II. Boggs has returned from
Ashland. where he went TO join a couple
In the holy bonds OF wedlock.
Fannie. the pretty little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Sales. who has been
sick for the past four months, Is i'm
proving.
Rev. B. X. Walthall returned on Friday
from a business trip.
The rehearsals for Our Boys" are be-
ing held twice a week
Mrs. r. T. Sales has entirely recovered
from a severe spell OF sickness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
TO ENTERTAIN MRS. srKTyLEY,
A Musicale at Cincinnati-A Lunch.
con mt Pittsburg..

WASHINGTON, October 23.-Arrange-
ments have been made at Cincinnati and
Pittsburg for the entertainment OF Mrs.
Mckinley while the President is engaged
in other functions. In the afternoon OF
Saturday. the 30th, Mrs. Schmidlap, of
Cincinnati, will give a musicale, and on
Wednesday. the Sd, Mrs. Pitcairn, OF
Pittsburg, will give a luncheon. on both
Of which occasions Mrs. Mckinley will be
the guest Of honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
po.tma.ters for the South.

WASHINGTON. october 2S.--The Presi-
dent has appointed the following post
masters:
Alabama-Blocton, Newton L. Wilson;
Rrewton. Nicholas G.. Schad; Ozark, S.
ID Clark; Pratt City, Andrew j. Prince.
Florida-Tampa. G b. Reynolds.
Georgia-Barnesville, Joshua Garris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Montague I'm BEDFORD City.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. October 3D.
Especial )-The opening speech Of the
State campaign In Bedford was made
last evening at the courthouse by Hon.
A. ]. Montague, and has been pronounced
by many competent judges one or the
ablest and best that has ever been heard
here. and the warmest encomiums have
been passed upon it. There was large
audience Of representative men present,
who listened with the deepest interest,
and although he spoke for nearly two
hours. not one was seen to leave the hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
DIR. wITHERsPOON,s LETTER.
In 1t He Tells the Grnce-street
Church of His Accepfanc~.

Rev. DR.. Jere Witherspoon's letter of
acceptance of the call extended him by
the Grace-Street Presbyterian church. OF
this city, was received yesterday morn
Ing by Mr.. b. c. Wherry, clerk Of the
church session, and will be read before
the session this morning.
The letter was not long, but TO the
point The writer said he appreciated
the confidence reposed In him by the
church. and after prayerful consideration
had decided to come to be It's pastor.
DR.. Witherspoon IL is reported, has
been invited to preach in the chapel of
the University OF Virginia on next Sun
day morning and evening This is a
recognition Of DR.. Witherspoon's ability
as a pulpit orator
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Another soIar-PIexu. Knock-out.

NEW ORLEANS. La. October o.
kid" McPartlands contest with Pro-
fessor Dacey last night lasted only about
ten seconds The men had hardly
squared off before Mcfarland, with
left hook, caught Dacey on the solar
plexus, and Dacey collapsed. After his
recovery he said he had not been hurt.
but that the wind had been knocked out
Of him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
superintendcncy of Coast Survey.

WASHINGTON, October 23.-1t is un-
derstood that Superintendent Dufiield. OF
tho United States Coast and Ceodetic
Survey. will be asked TO resign soon,
and it is probable that Edward s.
Holden, Of the Lick Observatory. Cali
fornia, or Professor II. s. Pritchett, OF
Washington University, at ST. Louis. will
be appointed to the vacancy. The case
is now before the President for action.