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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
FREDERICKSBURG.
Death OF n Lndy-High Water i'm the
Rnppahannock.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February 8
Special Mrs. Thomas Buchanan died al
her home here this afternoon from
stroke Of paralysis She leaves several
children, all grown.
Captain Gibson cut in his seine this
morning at the mouth Of Acquia creek, OH
the Potomac, where white shad are re-
ported as running quite plentifully.
The river was very high here yesterday
Crowds lined the water 'front.' Watching
the efforts Of the tie shippers to save
their property, which was thought 10 De
out OF danger Only few ties hoated OIL
The loss was small.
Congressman W. A. Jones was here TO-
day. lie went 10 Tappahannock this az
ternoon by boat to attend the examination
OF the thirty-odd applicants for the cadet
ship at West Point
CAPTAIN McCracken and his son, John,
left for Tappahannock via Milford THIS
morning. The young man will enter the
competitive examination for the cadet
ship from the First Congressional Dis
trict
Deputy United States Marshal Joseph =.
Glover is here to-day IN quest OF wit
ness in the alleged fraudulent pension
case of Mr. Staples. of King George coun-
ty.
Mr.. Joseph Wine. wife. and child. OF
Stafford county, are quite III at their
home.
Miss Emily s. Rowe, who has been very
sick for a week or more, Is reported as
improving to-day.
Mrs James p. Woody left to-day 10
visit her daughter. in Baltimore.
Mr.. Boyd Simpson returned to-day from
p'~H--~-'' vs1re he haa been visiting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SLOW.
A District of Columbia Complica-
ton in Consequence.

WASHINGTON. d. c., February s.
Considering the number OF important
judicial nominations pending before It,
the Committee on the judiciary is
making every little Roadway in clear
ing I'd its executive calendar. For more
than an hour this morning, Senator
Hansbrough, Of North Dakota, was
heard I'm opposition TO the confirmation
Of Charles +. Amidon. nominated some
weeks ago to be District Judge for the
District Of North Dakota. Mr.. Hans
brough stated that Mr.. Amidon was
lacking in training, and had not, In the
opinion Of nine-tenths OF the bar OF the
State. the mind OF a jurist. He insist
ed that his confirmation would be a mis-
take. Nothing was said against Mr..
Amidon personally.
Senator Roach. OF North Dakota,
urged confirmation, and stated that the
bar was with him. The committee took
no action.
The nomination of William II. Munger
to be District Judge for the District Of
Nebraska, was laid over for one week.
A complicated condition Of affairs has
arisen in the District Of Columbia, ow-
ing 10 the failure Of the committee TO
take action this morning on the nomi-
trict Attorney for the District of Colum-
bia. Under the law, the term Of office
Of the United States District Attorney
OF the District of Columbia expires by
Limitation at the end Of four years. and
no provision Is made for a successor,
temporarily or otherwise. until the new
appointee Is confirmed by the Senate.
The retiring District Attorneys term
expired Friday evening last. The COM
mittee is agreed that there is no autho-
rity given the courts Of the district TO
make a temporary appointment. The
Police Court of the District being a
United States court. is under the juris-
diction Of the District-Attorney, and his
deputies have charge OF the prosecution
of the most petty offences In that local
court.
Since Saturday not a case has been
tried. nor can the business proceed. II
the contention of the Senate Committee
Is correct. until a new district attorney
has been confirmed. and he can name
his deputies Meanwhile. the criminal
docket Of the District Police Court Is
piling I'D. and cases are being postponed
pending the action Of the Senate.
Despite this condition OF affairs. the
committee did not reach the Davis
nomination this morning. There IS some
oppositlon TO the nominee by the sill
yer men. because Mr.. Davis was active
I'm his opposition to the Chicago ticket
and platform. The committee appears 10
be almost evenly divided. The commit
tee will meet In special session Thurs
day TO dispose Of this and several other
important nominations.
A Joint resolution was subsequently
reported TO the Senate, where 1t was
PASSED. authorizing the Supreme Court
OF the District OF Columbia TO fill any
vacancy in the Office Of District-Attor-
ney for the District OF Columbia. This
resolution. when passed by the House
and signed by the President viii enable
the business Of the criminal courts Of
the District to proceed, pending the ac-
ton Of the Senate upon any nomination
for Distrlct-Attorney that may be SUBJ
mitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
EXCITEMENT IN FARMvILLE.
& Lunntic Fires the JaiI-ConsfabIe
Uses His Pistol,

FARMVILLE. February S.-(Speclal)-
Considerable excitement was created here
last night, just before the hour for going
to church. The jail was fired by a luna
tic. who himself had a narrow escape
frcm burning to death. The unfortunate
man IS named Willie Davis and is aged
a years. He was brought 20 Farmvllle
yesterday at noon from the nelghborhood
Of Rice's Depot and locked in the cell,
which is made almost entirely Of steel
All the afternoon the poor fellow was
raving maniac aud between the hours
OF and o'clock ne thrust blanket
through the grating TO a hot stove and
drawing IL back 10 his cage, he deibe-
rately set fire 10 his bedding. The fumes
frightened other inmates Of the prison,
who screamed fire at tho top OF their
voices. The fire bell rang out and the
people fiocked 10 the scene. The TALLER
arrived soon and rushed TO the rescue
Of the fast-suffocating man. Though he
was raying, The jai!er took him In his
arms and carried him from the burning
part of the jail 10 an adjoining room,
while the flames were subdued by the
crowd which had collected. The young
man was then taken back TO the cell
and chained. so that he could do no
more harm to himself or the prison. IL
is earnestly hoped that there may be no
delay In getting this subject to one Of
the three asylums Of the State.
Again, to-day the man managed 10 set
fire to the bedding and his clothing, but
the flames were extinguished before
harm was done him.
William Coles. a very desperate negro
who has been charged with crime time
and again. had narrow escape Saturday
night at a late hour. lie was being taken
TO Jail by Constable Orange. When
a short distance from the prison he
broke away and ran. The Constable
fred three times at him in rapid success
sion. Though aiming directly at him.
no shot took effect. 1t IS alleged that
Coles returned several OF the officers
shots. aiming his pistol as he ran. He
gave himself up to-day and Is now IN
jail awaiting a hearing by the court.
Mayor Burton is now out and attending
10 the duties OF his Office.
Miss Stone, OF the Normal School fac
ulty. who has been Ill with pneumonia,
IS convalesclng and expects to resume
her duties this week.
Mr.. A. A. Cox. who has pneumonia, Is
thought to be better to-day, with the
chances fayor!ng his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
The Public Comes First.
Baltlmore AmerlcanO

a court IN Philadelphia has recently
RENDERED an important decision regard
ing the rights Of a street-car company,
In relation TO a merchant whose place or
business is on the thOroughfarc trayersef
by the cars. In this case there was a
double track IN front OF tho business
house, and the merchant who sued tho
Traction Company claimed damages BE-
cause. as he declared. the street-car EN-
ployees refused 20 allow him sufficient
time 20 load or unload his wagons, and,
as a result, his business fell on TO such
an extent that ne was compelled to sell
out. Counsel for the Traction Company.
after the complaint was heard, moved
for a non-suit on the ground that the
right OF the public was superior 10 the
right OF an individual. and that an indi-
vidual must give way 10 public convent
ence. The Court sustained this view OF
the case and granted the non-rIt.
There can be no question that this
decision was the right and proper one.
Here IN Baltimore there has been, at
times, considerable friction from cases
OF this character. but BY reasonable con-
cesslons on both sides an understand
ing has been reached which Is Just TO ali
concerned. a fair allowance OF time is
made for unloading OF goods on busi-
ness streets on which rapid-transit cars
run, ana a similar allowance OF time In
given for the unloading OF coal IN all
sections OF the city. This tirne-aliowancs
sometimes seems 10 be far too long 10
passengers In the car who are IA a hurry
10 keep an important engagement. or 20
catch a train but these are among the
minor annoyances OF modern city life
with which the good citizens puts up with
as much grace as possible. But IA the
Philadelphia court decided. the public
comes first In all such matters. and
this fact II is the duty OF tho individual
always bear In mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

OF that church had devolved largely upon
him. He had Tor many years been a
member Of the Pythian order. and the
lodge. here will attend his funeral In a
body The Town Council will meet to-
morrow to take suitable action.
Mr.. j. c. Richardson. hlghly-esteem-
cd gentleman Of the East End, died
at his home this morning, after a inger-
ing illness. lie was connected with the
Christian church, OF which he was an
earnest-working member.
The following officers were elected by
ID. J. Turner Division OF Pythans. OF
this town. for the ensuing year: Cap
tain. S. Gordon Cumming, First Llcu-
tenant, T. j. Haskins; Second Lleuten-
ant. c. W. Hickman; Treasurer. Il. e.
Rees Recorder. l.. +. Hobbs; Guard. 4.
l.. Howard; Sentinel, X. j. Patrick.
Some three or four negroes went into
tho store OF a man uamed Jordan a
short distance from town. and attempted
to take charge. assaulting the proprietor
with razor. They were arrested and
Jailed this morning.
Rev. Mr. Lambeth returned 10 his work
here to-day.
Mr.. Robert Massenburg is stu very
sick
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
WILLIAMSBURG.
Several Denths-Court-Day- In
dictments Returned.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February s.
Special )--The funeral OF Mrs. II. Gregory
Spencer, who died at her home here on
'yesteInay, will take place tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock from Bruton Epis-
copal church, OF which she had for many
years been a consistent member. After
the funeral service here the remains Will
be taken 10 Ioano, formerly old Burnt
Ordinary. and inferred in the family
burying-ground.
Mr.. ID. q. Cheever. an old and highly
respected citizen, who resided with his
son on the Mclean farm. Just east OF
town, died late Saturday evening from
pneumonia, superinduced by the grip. lie
had been complaining for several days be-
fore taking to his bed
Mr.. J. NJ. Cook OF Yorktown. a brother
in-law of Mr.. J. ". Rogers. the we'll
known manager OF the Yorktown Hotel,
died yesterday OF pneumonia. lie was 80
years Of age, and had been associated with
Mr.. Rogers I'm business foI several years.
In the County Court to-day. Judge sgd
ney Smith on the bench. A. Swanson quall-
fed as administrator OF the estate or
oscar House deceased. with Mrs. Mary
House rs surety. The bond required was
for 5000 The Court then named the fol-
lowing as appraisers: George r.. Richard
son, Southey $. Hankins John Pitts,
James r.. Banks, and Thomas Lawson.
At $50 o'clock tho grand jury. through it's
foreman, Mr.. =. r. Powell ST.. came into
court and reported no indictments and
were discharged for the term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Dcaths-ReviyoI Services-PersOnals
and Briefs.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February s.
Special Mrs. Peyton, wife Of Council
man A. n. Peyton, died suddenly Satur-
day night at her home, in this city. She
was before marriage a Miss Milan, OF
near Nashville, Tenn, but had resided
in this city about ten years. Her husband
and four children survive her. Her chill
dren are Walter Philip b., James, and
Mary Peyton. The funeral Will be from
her residence. on Fourteenth street, at 3
A. NJ tomorrow, after which the body
will be. conveyed to Rapidan for inter-
ment
The services in the chapel of the Uni
versity Of Virginia yesterday were con-
Quoted I'm the morning by Or. A. r. Cock,
OF Waynesboro', formerly chaplain TO the
University, and in the evening by DR.. J.
WILEY Bledsoe. Of the Charlottesville Me
thodist church. At the evening service
Leo Wheat was the organist.
4 revival IS now in progress at the
Baptist church. The attendance IS very
large at each meeting. and the preaching
of the Rev. j. h. Harrison, Of Richmond,
Is very acceptable. Yesterday Mr. Percy
c. Christian. Of the Fourth Presbyterian
church. Richmond. sang impressiyely the
HYMN almost Persuaded" There were a
dozen or more professions OF faith. TWEEN
~ were added 70 the church, and thirteen
baptized.
Or. w. Smith feathers, OF the Miller
Manual Labor School, spent yesterday
here. and left to-day for Washington.
Mrs. c. c. Cochran and children, OF
Bristol. are visiting Mrs. Cochran's pa
rents. General and Mrs. r. l.. Rosser.
Alexander McClannan died last night at
Mr.. Johnson's boarding house, in this city.
On the 10Th Of January he arrived in this
city and asked the police 10 give him
quarters In the station-house for the
night. The next morning he was III. and
the city physician found him suffering
from pneumonia, from which he died.
PAPERS on his person disclosed the fact
that ne was a sailor, and his last voyage
had been from Liverpool 10 Boston. He
had his discharge, which showed him 10
be q years OF age. He gave conflicting
accounts OF himself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
c,,.,-Ju,t,ce Mott Installed.

wASHINGTON, d. G, FebruAiy .
rudge Charles c. Mott Of the United
Ststes Court of Claims, was to-day
s,sorn i'm as Chief Justice OF that tri-
hnnal vice william A. Richardson. de-
ceased. The oath was administered by
nudge Weldon, and the new Chie1 JUS
tice then administered II to Charies D.
sIo,yrv OF Mississippi, formerly Assist
ant Attorney-General, who was recently
snrolnted 10 MI the vacancy caused by
~ promotion OF Judge Mott The Chief
1,,stice. on taking his place on the bench.
made a short address 10 the members or
me bar present, In which he said he
you'd continue his efforts to expedite
the business OF the court. Chief-Justice
Mott has been a member o. 80 ""'~f
81 claims for thirty year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
HAMPTON.
Death of the mayor-Pythian Omcers
Elected.

HAMPTON. VA. February s.-(Spe-
clal)-The Mayor Of our town. Mr.. w.
W. Topping. died at his home here about
II o'clock last night. after an illness OF
not quite one week. While II was gene
rally known that he was sick, no one
had an idea that ne was In any imme-
date danger. and the news OF his death
was a shock TO the entire community.
lie was nearly 81 years OF age. and was
an honest, upright. earnest Christian
Gentleman. lie had for many years been
an exhorter and local preacher In the
Methodist Church, being connected with
the West-End church. and since the sick
ness Of Rev. Dir. Lambeth the care
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
A BRUTAL ASSAULT.
4 Negro Probably Fatally Hurt
Death.

WILSON, ". c., February S.-(speciaL)-
Saturday afternoon a brutal assault was
made by two colored men by the name OF
Daniel upon another negro named VIII
Lee. There had been some Ill feeling be-
tween Lee and the Daniel boys about
something that had occurred before. and
ON SATURDAY. afternoon the men met IN
KEMP a. Perry's bar, on Barnes street.
There some words were passed. when one
of the Daniels seized spade lying near
and struck Lee tremendous blow upon
the mead with the edge Of the spade. Lee
fell 10 the floor bleeding profusely He
rallied after awhile and was carried home.
His condition was pronounced hopeless,
int AT last accounts he was still living.
This morning Mr. J. J. Cay a we'll
known citizen Of Wilson, died. lie had been
sick for some time. and his death was not
uuaxnected. Mr. Gay was the Demo-
cratic nominee for Sheriff I'm the last cleo
ton. but was defeated. He leaves a wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WILSON.
Presidency OF Washington and Lee
University.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February s.
Postmaster-General Wilson was to-day
asked II there was any truth In the re-
peated statements that he had been Of
fered the presidency Of the Washing
ton and Lee University. Mr. Wilson
said he had talked about the matter with
the trustees OF that institution, but that
body had not yet held a meeting. 10 make
an offer Of The position. He jokingly
remarked that he had. according 10 re-
port. been offered the editorship o. q
New York daily. and also was to practice
law in the metropolis. He added in
seriousness that it was true he had been
offered the presidency Of several cduca-
tional institutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
RICHMOND LODGE QUALIFICATION.
Odd-Feilows Have IA Merry Time at
RcIvidere Hall.

The Publication arranged for last
night by Richmond Lodge OF odd Fell
lows, as a compliment to the brethren
Of the various lodges OF Richmond and
Manchester. was a signal success. and
was attended by a large concourse OF
members of tho fraternity. IL was an
enthusiastic and delightful fun-loving
company. The lodge held a regular
meeting at Belvldere Hall. and after
the usual business had been transacted
the body adjourned TO the refreshments
room, where an informal entertainment
and supper was given. Addresses were
made by Messrs. III. NJ. Smith, Jr.. and b.
O. James, OF Richmond Lodge; Harry
Winsheld, Of Fitzhugh Lodge Nj. u. Fer
gusson and c. l.. Batkins OF Friendship
Lodge, and w. j. Osborne, OF Unity
Lodge
Vocal and instrumental musical So
lections were given by Messrs. Eugene
T. Davis, III. Thurston CardOza. J. Louis
Sullivan, A. W. Rosene, Robert Wright,
and others. The Old Dominion Quartette
was detained until very late, owing TO
two other engagements. A bountiful
supper was served, and a good time was
had by all.
Richmond Lodge IS now I'm a most
prosperous and hourshing condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

BIDDEFORD. ME-. February a-rns
management OF the PeppsrelI and Tacoma
mills to-day announced the contemplated
curtailment OF production. IN accordance
with the agreement with some other
cotton factories OF New England. There
viii be a reduction OF 10000 pounds IN
the product OF the Biddesord miils be-
tween now and May. Fifty thousand
spindles win be run ~-eshir'i ssrre put
all others an fu'l tiine. e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
SHENANDOAH COURT.
Bar Llcenses-Pnrt OF n Dam Washed
AWay-SnoW.

Away-SnoW.
WOODSTOCK. VA. February S-(S2e-
clal) 1.-The February term OF the County
Court commenced here to-day. Judge New
man presiding. Owing TO the inclement
weather the attendance was small. the
application Of Joseph Hoffman for ordi-
nary license at Newmarket and OF j. IA.
Thomas for removal OF his bar-room from
Valley View TO Newmarket were allowed.
This gives Newmarket four saloons.
The case OF the Commonwealth against
George Spiiler. Sam. Dollinger, and j. III.
Miller, for criminal assault or a lady last
September, will come up for trial to-mor-
row. Tho case will consume some time.
as there are thirty-two witnesses sum
moned.
During the high water Sunday morning
about 60 feet OF the dam at Stonewail
Mills, two miles east OF this place. was
washed away.
A half an inch OF snow fell here this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
INDIANA ORDERED TO SEA.
Were Her Officers Frightened.-
Probable Court OF Inquiry.


WASHINGTON, d. c., February s.
Captain Taylor has been ordered TO 90
TO sea with the battlesnip Indiana, and
Join Admiral Bunce's squadron. as soon
as the weather moderates. This order
was the result OF conference between
Secretary Herbert Assistant-Secretary
McAdoo. Admiral Ramsay, and Chief
Constructor Hichborn, this morning, al
which Naval-Constructor Taylor. who In
spected the Indiana's turrets yes;er-
day. reported that nothing was the mat
ter with the vessel After considering all
reports. the conclusion was reached
by those in conference that the return
of the ship to Hampton Roads was I'M
necessary; and it was thought taat Ad-
rniral Bunce, as soon as opportunity Of
fers. will have court OF inquiry INTO the
affair. The Indiana may so to sea to-
ufpbt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
wATsoN-BLAcK CONTEST.
Committee Decides 10 Confirm the
pemocrats Title.

WASHINGTON, February SIT is salu
that the House Committee on Elections
which mas charge or the election contest
brought by Thomas e. Watson, OF Geor-
eia recently the Populist candidate ior
ce-President, against Representative
,,ioct| bas decided 10 confirm Judge
eiack's title to his seat The verdict II
ie understood, is unanimous. Representa-
tive Bartlett. Of Georgia, a Democratic
member of the committee, will make the
ronort ia favor Of Mr.. Black.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
cnrresnondent scovers cnse.

WASHINGTON, February S-Consul-
General Lee telegraphs the State Depart
ment that Correspondent Scoyel, arrested
at Tomas, viii be brought TO Hanana'
reaching there Friday next. and he ap-
prehends no difficulty in the case. 1t IS
thought here that Scovel viii be expelled
from the island after brief imprison-
ment pending examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

the minis and Treasury Offices for the
week ended February 9Th was 1904 300,
and for the corresponding period last
year. $3.50.
The shipment Of fractional silver coin
from February 1st aggregated SlHCs9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

The young ladies' OF the Faithful Cir
cIe OF Kings Daughters will hold a sill
yer tea this evening from 5 TO o'clock
at the residence o. '-~ "e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
r.,uc and shipment of silver.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February s.
THO tssus ~ standard eIise- S"1s-e '~~--
The Washington bee., 1897-05-01

WANTED.-Rehned energetic ladies
as agents for good-selling toilet arti-
cles. Must be we'll recommended.
Apply between the hours If 9 a. m.
and6 p. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
IL Florida Avenue N. w.