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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
DICKENs0N.
Surrendered and Accused others
Excitement Subsiding.

Excitement Subsiding.
DWAI.E. VA, February H.-(Special.)-
Your correspondent learns that Alb.
Vance. who was suspected Of being
connected with the burning OF John
Trivitts barn some time ago, has sur
rendered himself to the authorities. lie
had understood that the Commonwealth's
Attorney had agreed that. II there were
more than one party connected with the
burning in any way. any one Of them
who would surrender himself and turn
evidence against the others should not
be prosecuted Now Vance says that he
did the burning, but was hired TO to do
II by two others. both of whom Trivitt
had had some difficulties with. 1t Is said
that these parties are on the dodge
from the authorities, and 1t Is quite pro-
bable that both men will leave the State
to escape the law.
The excitement over the killing OF
Baker. at Cllntwood. Is abatlng. IL Is
thought the lynching mob will not ina
terialize" and that Farmer will not be
molested.
The Clntwood Tribune, small Re-
publican sheet, has resumed publication.
after a suspension Of some months. with
l.. V. Hanover in the editorial chair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

that the questions on these lists shall be
properly answered. Persons are required
10 put down the values OF their articles
OF property, sign their names TO the oath,
and return the sheet 10 the Commissioner
promptly Citizens have been growing
careless about this The Commissioners
says the law will be enforced hereafter.
These lists Will all be examined by the
Finance Committee. Lists Will not be
taken marked same" but must be filed
up by the person and properly signed.
Heads OF families are requested by Colo
mel Munford to give Instructions to SER
wants and those who 20 TO the door 10 be
careful and deliver these lists. as there
has been much carelessness heretofore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Is WAGING A WAR.
The Police Justice of the City by
the Sea.

the Sea.
NORFOLK, VA, February T.-(Spe-
cial.) 1.-The Police Justice of this city is
waging a relentless war on gambling
and the carrying of concealed weapons.
Several offenders convicted of running
gambling dives have been fined from $50
to 500 each, with jail sentences.
The plans and specifications for the
new hotel-the Monticello--will be ready
next week. Bids will be opened on March
18th.
The body of an elderly colored man,
named Henry Gill, who was brakeman
on the Norfolk and Western railway, was
found floating I'm the river, near Roanoke
dock, late yesterday afternoon. The
drowned man was from Petersburg, and
had been missing since Christmas. when
he stopped off in Norfolk. and probably
fell overheard while on spree.
The Tunis Lumber Company held its
annual meeting here to-day and re-elect-
ed the old officers. Several stockholders
from Baltimore and Washington were
in attendance upon the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
STORY or THE REFORMATION.
Features of the Approaching Day
Nursery Entertainment.

Nursery Entertainment.
ROYAL trappings, quaint costumes, his
torlcal dialogue realistic stage pictures
sacred music. and allegOrical professions
viii form the background Of the STORY
Of the Reformation" or Life OF Luther "
10 be presented al Mozart Academy
of Music on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings. February oath and 18th, for the
benefit OF the Day Nursery and Free
tcirderearten. This IS not simply an
entertainments but a very interesting
and impressive object lesson In history.
The story affords much action and tinges
Of pathos lightened at Intervals by
humor The musical features, which III
I'm tremendously will be very elaborate.
The leading artists OF the city are IN
cluded i'm the cast Mr. Sheppard WeDD
VIII be the accOmpanist, and Mr.. H.
J.. Rces the musical director. The Acad-
envy orchestra will furnish music Tor
the choruses, professions. etc. The
Old Dominion Scxtette Will furnish an
opening number. Among the artists are
the Webb Quartette, Messrs. Arthur
scrivenor. Captain r. W. Cunning
ham. Haddon S. Watkins. Miss stockdale
and representatives from nearly every
choir IN the city; from the wednesday
Club. the Elks' Chorus, etc.
Besides the musical features, The pro-
gramme is full Of pleasing variety.
The entertainment is supported by the
leading people Of the city, as VIII be
shown by the following list Of some OF
the patrons and patronesses: Mr.. ana
Mrs Joseph Bryan, Colonel and Mrs.
John -. Cary, Major and Mrs. James ID.
Capers Rev. and Mrs. William More
head. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph WEXFORD,
Dir. and Mrs George A. Lyons. Mr. aho
Mr.. Q. +. Walford, Mrs. Reginald Il-
liam. Mrs. Otway Allen, Mrs. Herbert
A. Claiborne. Mrs. Frank c. Bowman,
Mrs. w. y. Desaussure. Mrs. Albert
Bruce, Mrs. Frank Mcclure. Mrs. y. "
Valentine, Mrs. Andrew ii. Christian
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
DEATHS.

FISHER Entered into rest, on We'd
nesday morning. February nth. at his
residence. No. SOe north Twelfth street.
ROBERT HAXALL FISHER, In the 10Th
year OF his age.
Funeral from Monumental church FRI
DAY. February 18th. at II o'clock.
Friends of the family invited to be pres
emit. Interment private. "
LUcAS.-Died. February IS. 1897, at his
home No. Is west Jackson street,
CHARLES II. LUCAS. ia the Ssth year
OF his age.
The funeral services will be held from
Fbenezer Baptist church on THURS
DAY. February 18th. at o'clock II. M.
Friends and acquaIntances are invited
without further notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Two Youtbs Are Missing.

Charlie Shepperson. the 15-year-old son
Of Mr.. J. f. Shepperson, Of Sl9 north
Twenty-hfth street, and his cousin. Ned,
who is one year younger left the city
Sunday night, and not having been heard
from since their families are quite uneasy
about them. They are thought to have
boarded a freight train over the James
River Division of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. Charlie left home in his
fathers absence and told some Of his
friends he was going TO Marion, Smyth
county where he has a married sister. He
wore a dark-gray suit and light cap, and
his cousin a dark suit and corduroy hat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Hand Lacerated by n saw.

Mr.. James Butler q young farmer who
resides near East Richmond, had one OF
his hands badly lacerated while using n
circular saw yesterday. He was cutting
some wood, when In some way one of
his hands was caught by the saw and
was cut and torn i'm many places Mr..
Butler was brought to the city, and taken
20 DR.. Beasleys office. where Drs Beas-
ley and Blankenship took off two of the
fingers. The operation was very sue
cessful, but it may yet be necessary to
amputate another finger The young man
was carried back to his home, where ne
rested quietly last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

white man. who gave his name as
James It. Matthews, ana Is carpenter py
trade. was arrested yesterday afternoon
in Fulton by officer kerse' OF the FIRST
D,s,rIct for stealing lead pipe. The man
entered the house in broad daylight, when
its occupants were there, ana went 10
work to remove all the pipe ne coula III
as short time as the occasion required.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

Miss Frances II. Ensign, National Lee
turer Of the Woman's Christian Tempe
rance Union, who spent several days
working I'm the interest OF her organiza-
ton In Richmond two years ago, will re-
turn to the cisy next week. Miss Ensign
will come equipped with a good stereopu-
con and a fine collection Of temperance
views. with which she will illustrate one
lecture charging a small entrance fee FOR
the benefit of the work. The other lee
lures will be free of charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
sinking-Fund Methods Discussed.

There was a lengthy meeting last eve
ming OF the Board OF Sinking-Fund Com
missioners of the city. All the members
we're present, except Mr.. Turpin, Presi-
dent OF the Board of Aldermen. After the
regular business before the body had been
dispatched there was an Informal con-
ference as to the best method for car
rying out the ideas advanced by the city
Attorney for the restoration OF and pro-
lection of the sinking fund of the city.
No action was taken, however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
r.,..eo shipped I'm Bond.

Ten bales Of vutobago Habana tobacco
were shipped from this city to Mobile.
Ale an bond. by Mr.. +. Liebermuth.
This Is the first shipment OF its kind
a,a- ,nads from this city. This tobacco
bs,ng shipped In bond, the interest on
the dutv is saved, which latter amounts
90 ahout 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

The ambulance, with DR.. Labenberg in
charge was called last night about 3
o'clock to north Sixth street to attend
sam Brown, colored boy, who had been
bitten by a dog supposed to have the
rabies The lad was treated and taken
To his home, No. 7S5 north Fifth street.
The dog is said 10 have bitten several
other persons. but none Of the Injuries
are thought to be serious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Kute and KomilSai.

The entertainment which took place
~ Crove-Ayenue Baptist church last
NIGHT was a great success. "kute and
Komikap' were the terms used to
describe II, and 1t fully answered the de-
scription. Those VINO TOOK part were tne
Old Dominion seNtette' MIS- Jasper
Clements and Barker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
To Give Another Entertainment.

RICHMOND Lodge. No. ], I. Q. .. r, IS
TO give another grand musical and social
eptertainment at Belvidere Hail next
Monday night. The committee having the
affair in charge is composed OF Messrs'
A w Posene. Thomas G.. Wood, and Ro-
hort Wright. Professor Stein, Mr.. S. X.
Crowder. and many leading singers have
promised their services. l.. A. Tucker
will upon this occasion, deliver an ora
tion ON odd Fellowship"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
Change. I'm the Assessments.

The Henrico County Court has adjourn
"a FOR the term. The last days OF the
session were devoted to the consideration
- arroneous assessments OF taxes on the
land OF Major Ginter Mr.. w. o. SHELTON
WAS the attorney in the case. and several
,,onortaut changes were made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
FoUNDERED AT SEA.
The German ship baltimore Lost
senmen Picked Up.

senmen Picked Up.
LONDON, February 1.-THE German
ship Baltimore, which sailed from this
port for New York December 18TH foun-
dered at sea on January 2ith. One Of
her crew. a seamen named Christensen.
was picked up January 18th In latitude
"a north, longitude 81 west, by the Portu-
guese schooner Alice. late Ellen Cruso,
Captain Refs, and landed at st. Vim
cent.
1t is feared the remainder Of the Bal
timore's crew are lost. The Baltimore
was formerly the Volunteer. She was
a three-master, Of 1,0S3 tons, and was
built at South Boston in 1868. She was
owned in Bremerhaven, from which port
she hailed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
BLUES ACT on THE pEcLryArroS.
'"e'r Meeting Secret 0ne-Tbe
Letter Not Given m,

Letter Not Given Out.
INC regular weekly drill OF Company
- OF the Blues Battalion was held at
'heir ofiiee last night, AID afterwards a
speciai meeting was held behind closed
doors In the company-room.
captain George Ainslies letter declining
.he captaincy of the company was laid
before the members and some action was
taken thereon, though the nature Of IT
was withheld from publication. as was
also the text of Captain Ainslie's letter.
~ IS understood. however, that the mem
Ders declined to accept their former Cap
tain's declination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

The Commissioner Of the Revenue IL
now busy, through his deputies, leaving
the city and State tax-lists at the resi-
dences of the citizens. The law requires
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
WORK OF "REGULATORs.v
II. X. Cole Assaulted by His Step
mother.

mother.
ASHEVILLE. N. c., February ia
special 10 the Citizen from Barnards-
vile, this county, says r. X. Cole. with
a party Of regulators" went TO the
home Of his father. G. w. Cole. and step
mother, to settle an alleged difficulty be-
tween the couple, who are newly-mar-
RED Admittance was refused and the
door was battered down and shots ex-
changed. When the fight was over, r. r.
Cole had been struck with an axe, In the
hands Of his stepmother. He will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
PETERSBURG.
Marriages-Death of "a Lovely Lady
Personal.

PETERSBURG. VA. February H.
(speciai.)-There was a pretty double
marriage In Ettrick yesterday, Rev. Mr..
White. pastor OF the Baptist church, Off
ciating. The parties were all from Ma
toaca. The couples We're Miss Minnie
Wilson and Mr.. Joseph Bridgewater ana
Miss Sarah Butler and Mr.. Henry Bailey
ImmeliateIy after the marriage the
couples returned to Matoaca.
KRUEGER-HANKS-
last night. at the residence OF the
hride's mother, on Byrne street. Miss Ella
Hanks was married TO Mr.. III. T. Kruger,
Rev. !. w. stiff performing the ceremony.
The residence was very prettily decorated
IN honor of the occasion. The groom Is
well-known and popular young merchant
and the bride a charming and attractive
young lady.
nrATH of A LOVELY YOUNG LADY.
Miss Retta Ftiqua, only daughter OF Dr.
r, n Fuqua, one OF our most prominent
dentists. died ct the residence OF her pa
rents. on Franklin street. about noon to-
= W. Of pulmonary affection. Miss f'uqua
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
-. u.pt.xe I'm CHILE. Creek.

Rev. Mr.. .Dougherty. pastor OF Fulton
Anostollc church. will baptize several per-
sons In Gillie's creek next saturday al
ternoon at 40 o'clock. -. - - 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18
,,.,.onaer. I'm New York.

NEW YORK. February l7.-tSpeciaL'1-
,,,ss wallace. Plaza; w. i. Dennis, n. o.
Custer. l.. Aubel. Astor: II. Rothschiius'
Broadway Central.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-18

TO Cufc tofu IN Vhe DHy
take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
Druggists refund msney U falls to cure
&c -~~ -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements Of lndi-
xIhunls

Daily Chronicle OF the Movements Of lndi-
viduals.
p. e. Willard, of Cameron. was in the
city yesterday.
Rev. w. r. Brawnlee, OF Allegheny
was a Stamm guest yesterday.
Congressman b. B. Doyener will re-
turn to Washington in a day or two.
Henry Kraft, of Baltimore, is visit
ing John Hans, of South Jacob street
Chas. Brandfass of Eighteenth street
has returned from a trip to Chicago
and Pittsburg.
Adam Veese of South Chapline street,
who sprained his ankle Christmas day.
is able to be out.
Creel List, a former Wheeling boy
now living in Chicago, is visiting rel
atives in this city.
Miss Irene Sheats returned home
yesterday after pleasant visit WIN
friends in this city.
Governor MacCorkle passed through
the city yesterday on his return ID
Charleston from Pittsburg.
James Flanagan. the barber OF SCUM
Jacob street, returned yesterday rom
a trip to Baltimore, Md, and WASH
ington, d. c.
Jack Darrah, ex-captain Of The
Wheeling ball team, and bride, were
in the city yesterday and registered II
the Windsor.
Herbert Bratton, of the Eighth ward
Z. 81 hfc in MISSOURI
during the holidays and will return
some time this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Sullivan Oh
Cleveland, are visiting Mrs. Sullivan
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael ZeIgeE
Of Twenty-third street.
Miss Georgia Bicker, Of SteuDeh'iiI,}
who has been visiting Mrs. RuaoIph
Schubart, of Fifteenth street VIII I"
turn home this afternoon.
f. A. Woeber, one OF the oldest ana
most respected German citizens OF ''1
city, is lying critically i'll aJ MS RESP
dence on South Market street
Joseph Maloney of South Main stre.'
who cot a hard fall on the ICY pave
ment about couple Of weeks ago n .,.
recovered from his injuries and is ao-e
10 be about
Chas. F. Gilligan, formerly WIN 10
produce firm of James Campbell hLA
accepted a position as travelling sa..s
man for the wholesale grocery ho'''
of Simon Baer's Sons. ..,.
Miss Maggie BARLEY, former polo
lar saleslady of the Bon Ton, mas r..
signed her position and gone 10 i..
burg. where her percnts reslue' -l,
Mary Manion, Of Twenty-iourln s.''
was her guest last week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03
PERSONALS.

80. just one kiss" he fondly cried;
"One kiss | crave from thee;
But grant 1t. and the heavenly gates
VIII stand ajar for me-
She raised her ruby lips TO his,
But they are foes to-day!
The fool took only one. and so
She ordered him away.
Cleveland Leader.
Wheeler Norton left for Elmira, n.
Y, to visit relatives.
Miss Helen Caldwell left Saturday for
Pittsburg to visit friends.
Miss Emma Best, of Marietta, is a
guest of Mrs VIM. Driehorst, on
Twelfth street.
Albert Holman, of Chicago, is
spending the holidays at his home on
North Market street.
Miss Mary C. Campbell left Thursday
for New York City, where she will
make her future home.
Miss Louise Scull, of Somerset, Pa,
will arrive in the city during the COM
ing week to visit her friend, Miss Flora
Wilson, on North Main street.
Misses Irene Sheets, of Grafton,
Mary Terrill, of Triadelphia, and Irene
Dornan. of Wellsburg, are spending
the holidays with Miss Ella Clator.
Miss Della Davidson, of San Fran
cisco. Cal. who has been the guest of
Miss Henrietta Harper, on Fifteenth
street, left Thursday for New York
City.
Miss Carrie Zane. of South Front
street. is visiting in East Liverpool.
Miss Belle Devine is spending her
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03
MlLLlGAN, WlLKlN g. co.

school vacation with her friends at
Moundsville.
Misses Myrtle and Katie Vaughn. %
Bethesda, O., are the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. e. T. Conner. on South Main street
Miss Ella Spilman. Of Martinsburr W
Va, is the guest Of Miss Alberta Trux,u
on Chapline street.
Miss Ella Webster. Of Flushing. o.. Is
visiting Miss Belle Zane, OF the Island for
few days.
Mrs. J. b. Dickey. Of Washington. Pa
is visiting her mother, Mrs James An.
derson, of the Island.
Miss Lillian Anderson. Of the Isls-d
will leave during next week to visit re,.
tives in Washington Pa.
Miss Minnie Wood. Of the Island has
returned from visit 70 Pittsburg friends
Miss Amelia NuZum, q charming So
ciety lady of Pittsburg, is welcomed
among her many friends Of this city,
as the guest of Miss Cora T. Bower,
of North Main street.
Miss Lena Meister, Of Marietta. is
spending the holidays with Miss Luz
cielle Kronjaeger. Miss Meister is an
efficient teacher Of Marietta and will
spend Monday and Tuesday visiting
the schools of our city.
Miss Lottie Kroneweth, Of the Ma
tional Road, is on the sick list.
Miss Emma Beall, who has been az
tending the West Liberty State Nor
NAL, is home for her vacation.
Mrs. S. J. Bail has returned 10 her
home in Sioux City, Iowa, after pleas
ant sojourn with relatives in this city.
Miss Lila Beall, of Scranton. Pa. is
visiting relatives in the city for few
days.
Miss Gertrude Ambrose, OF Morris
town, O., who was the guest of Mr.. J.
d. Bodley, of the Island, and spent the
holidays visiting friends In the city
returned to her home last Thursday.
Mrs. Emma S. Odds. State Command
er Of the Ladies Of the Maccabees u
Ohio. is visiting at the home OF Mr.
George Bordeaux, on Fourteenth street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03

lanes Lasure. well and iayo o. ~.
known in manufacturing ana lag }iad 4
cles in this city and vicinity q a,r,da Z:
the weston Insane Asylum, '. tb',
morning, and will be buried i'll va.
INV iU, this his afternoon. Mr.. Lasnre W. W.,
Cor . lon long time a manager Of a depaIi,
me- Won't az the Central Glass WORKS, D an.
was moH a brother of G. x. Lasure; OF btI
aire A wife and daughter, ~, eno
Mrs. William Bradford, oil Chl''e"
vive him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03

a Kiss he took and backward look.
* -tuI nef neart grew suddenly lighter
III "A StlAe. you say, to color day
III ~ tne Ouu gray morn seemed brighter.
II or hearts are such that q tender touch
May Danish look Of sadness:
IA Sinah bright thing can make US sing.
Out HOWn Will check our gladness.
The cheeriest ray along our way
tne little act Of kindness.
anu the keenest sting some careless thing
max was done I'm moment OF blindness.
we can bravely face life i'm "a home where
strife
No fpothold can discover.
And PC lovers still III we only will
Ihcugh youths bright days are over.
AS sharp as swords cut the unBind words
In4t are Tar beyond recalling.
When face lies hid meath q coffin lid.
Ana bitter tears are falling
We tain would give the lives we live
Ior cndO our idle scorning:
Hhen lets not miss the smile and kiss
Win we part in the light of morning.
san Francisco Call.
During the week society bid farewell
&c the old year, and joyously welcomed
the birth of the new. This is an occa-
huion around which clusters not only
cd resolutions, and the striking of
rial balances, but numerous social en-
Entertainments of the most elaborate
Ccharacter. The holidays of 1896 were
notable in this respect and 1897 was
ushered in most auspieiously. It is
Tikely that many hopes died with the
odd year-the hopes Of those who look
spxiously forward to the period
so custom permitted them to ask a
lsntOus question which had much
with their future Happiness. If
Aosere not many weddings during
tlto, few months Of the new year, it
so evidence Of the modesty and
ts which are characteristic traits
Wheeling girl. The number Of
tie licenses issued during the
hndred and sixty-fve days does
A very good record for a leap
1tially when it is considered
ill be eight years until the
of popping" is again grant
lair sex. The entertainments
leap year were very numer-
the last few weeks of De-
al all were Of the most en-
Eracter, The clubs contri-
q little to the social pleasure
LAY season, and the custom
lopen house" on New Years
ae honored than in any re-
~ Tie next fortnight prom
be dull in social way, but there
PIE many eth--'~o.yuents before
Tdvent of t1en II ls Of sackcloth
e4fashes. 10.
-ot
engineer, u
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03
->.rrPTAINMENTS.

-. ,-escant the sultan reiSnsi
I Under me ,he c cIoss' the Briton gains;
Under the s saeie the German thylyes'
1 SSsr the trieSQ,Fs S sb,y s is55ys
what aNaiis ~, r,Ser the mistletoe,
Let me iS'sH Cleveland Plain Dealer
one Of the most notao'e cue, 90 ..'-.
nonts Of the week was the New Years
al a. the Mcclure. Tuesday evening.
= round Of social >gayety during the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03
DEATH OF JAMES LASURE'

Houses and store rooms to rent ~
1897. Fink & Braunlich.