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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
SCOTLAND NECK.
Hand Badly Cut-A Rather COmpli-
Gated Cnse.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., April L.
(SpecIal)-A~ colored man named Sam.
Harris had his hand badly cut at the
saw-mill of Savage & Hancock, few
miles from town, this week. He was
brought to town and two of his fingers
were taken off.
A white man named Mobrey was this
week sent to Jail. The case was rather
a complicated one. In 1895 the man
Mobrey went TO the house of a farmer
named Bell and stayed all night. Next
morning he borrowed Bells overcoat 10
wear to Hobgood. where he said he was
going to take the train. He promised
10 send the coat back. but never did IT,.
Bell has kept a watch for him all the
time. and this week caught him and
brought him before Mayor Perry. The
trial about the coat was postponed for
a day or two. Mobrey then took out a
warrant against Bell for selling him
whiskey without license. The case
went against Mobrey. and then Bell had
him arrested for perjury. upon which
charge he was bound over to court. and
not being able to give bond, he is now
in Jail.
Farmers have about caught up with
their work, which was greatly delayed
by reason OF the rains few weeks ago.
Rev. A. McCulens, OF Henderson. Is
assisting Pastor Bradley. of the Metho-
dist church here. in protracted meet
ing. Large congregations are attending.
and there IL some interest manifested.
The preaching IS OF high order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Old Capital Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. April ls.--fSpe.
cial)-Mr. William III. VERIFY. native or
this place, but for number OF years en-
gagged in the hotel business at Old Point,
wrote here to-day that he would be here
Tuesday morning with the bodies OF HIS
two sisters, who, during HIS residence at
Old Point. were buried there. the Gem
eral Government having decided 10 dis
inter all bodies buried on the Point.
Miss Amanda Caskie from Virginia
Beach Is visiting her friend. Miss Vir-
ginia Wise. on east Francis street.
Mrs. Harry l.. Hundley left yesterday
for Richmond TO visit her cousin, Mrs.
Burruss 3l2 east Grace street. and to see
her brother. Rev. Ro $. Coupland, now
located i'm Covington. KY. but who has
been stopping for some time In Rich
mond, and expects to leave In a short
time for his new home.
Mrs. Cyrus A. Branch. Mrs. ID. w. Mar
ston, and Miss Mary Warren, from To-
ano were here to-day and attended d.
vine service at Bruton Episcopal church..
Captain ], III. Topham was unanimously
reelected engineer al the Eastern State
Hospital but mention of this was I'm some
way omitted from the report sent yester-
day to the Dispatch and published In this
mornings paper. 80
The big safe for the Peninsula Bank
arrived yesterday and was placed In posi-
ton before night in the bank building
by Contractor Van Epps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

Chairman starke and Messrs. Allen. Har-
reIson. Jones Noble, Vaughan, thinner
mann. and Wallerstein, OF the two COM
mittees: Superintendent William +.
Knowles. OF the gas-works: Judge
Flourioy and Colonel Marshall, Gas-In-
spector Shelton. City-Auditor Warren.
and his first clerk, Mr.. Henry c. Boudar.
Superintendent Knowles was prepared
10 furnish the committees with statistics
regarding the gas-works for the past
ten years and It Is said these figures
are most favorable toward the plant. es-
pecIally as to It's operations during the
past two years.
Mr.. Knowles stated to a Dispatch man
last night that he would submit a bid
which would cause the committeeman
to open their eyes. II they decided to
receive bids for the sale or lease Of the
works. lie added that he had men ready
TO back him I'm his proposition. who could
put up almost any amount OF money.
The Water and Fire Department COM
mittees We're TO have met last night to
attend to regular business. but neither
got quorum.
a meeting OF the Committee on Ac-
counts and Printing was held in Room
No. IL OF the City Hall last night. The
committee had advertised for proposals
for several articles OF stationery. but
there was only one bid-that Of the j..
w. Randolph Company-and the con-
tract was awarded to that firm. Bills
for stationery, printing and advertising
for the months Of January, February,
and March were approved. and a sub
committee. consisting of Messrs. Lawder,
Hawkins. and the clerk, were appoint
ed to confer with the City Printer rela-
tive to printing the annual reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
A BETTER SHOWING
MADE by THE DLUEBIRDs IN
WASHINGTON YESTERDAY.
SECOND GAME WITH The SENATORS.
The Contest Up Ia the sixth Inning
Very Pretty One Indecd-Couidn't
Find stultz-Other Games Played
and the Results.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 16.-CSpe-
c.al)-The Bluebirds to-day met the sena-
tors in the second game Of the series,
and their work was a decided improve
ment on yesterdays. Although they
are only credited with five hits, they hit
the ball very hard but were unfortunate
in getting their hits within reach of the
fast-helding Senators. The game for
six innings was a beautiful exhibition.
both teams up 10 that time having put
up a splendid game. Stultz, who pitched
these six innings for Richmond. demon
strated that he was a twirler of great
promise. the Senators for five innings
being unable 70 find him. In the seventh
inning Manager Wells gave the new re-
cruit Wordsworth, a chance to show
his worth. He was very wild. and. ow-
ing 10 his wlldness. spoiled what was,
up TO that time. "a grand exhibition Of
tall-playing Wells was at his position
on first base to-day, ana he seemed TO
inspire the team with confidence and
they played with much more spirit than
On yesterday. L berfeld's work at third
was again of high order. Elsey in
left field also did splendid work. Wells
and Berte. in their respective positions,
PLAYED git-edge ball. The Richmond
club has created the impression here that
they are "a team Of hustlers, and when
they are in their own class viii give a
good account Of themselves. SO far two
Of the Richmond pitchers Stimmel and
Stultz. have given evidence of making
trouble for Atlantic League batters the
coming season. The Washington Club
put Up a great game in the field, their
lnheld making q number of stops OF ap-
parent base hits. While Stultz remained
in the box for Richmond the Senators
(wore unable TO do much in the way Of
.un-getting, and during his stay IT was
anybody's game. Manager Wells. how
ever. showed his good judgment by taking
him out OF the box and rot overworking
him this early i'm the season. Moles-
worth. in the seventh inning. after giving
i've men bases on balls and hitting one
batter. was taken out of the box. and
was succeeded by ChesbrO. who did well
for the remaining two innings. Owing
20 the inability O., the Washingtons 10
score up 10 the sixth inning. their pitch
PTS were compelled to use their best ef-
forts in holding the Bluebirds down.
Following is the score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
THEY COULDN'T CONNECT.
Allegheny Institute Defeats WASH
ington and Lee.

LEXINGTON, VA, April 16--(Specia)
Allegheny Institute nine, of Roanoke.
defeated Washington and Lee University
nine here this afternoon, on the )atter's
grounds, by a score of 9 to Z. The game,
with one or two exceptions. was well
played by both mines, but the Roanoke
bows proved themselves to be sluggers
and won the game by that means. The
Varsity boys appeared unable to solve
the curves Of Withers, and there is
where they fell down. Myers, of the
Varsity. was the only one on his side
who could safely connect with the
sphere. and he made three hits, while
for the Institute boys. Boston, Handy,
and Accorsini each made Il like number.
For Varsity. Myers and Snyder put up
a fine game in their respective positions,
and Welch and Accorsini for the Insti-
tute. The Varsity boys were bandi-
capped by Burr having his hand split
I'm practice. but he pluckily caught the
game. Rain kept the attendance down.
The Allegheny boys play the Virginia
Military Institute nine tomorrow after
noon, here Score by innings:
1234567 9-R. II. E.
Varsity ..........0 020111I1-7 3
Allegheny ........1 0420O20 - Is
Summary: Struck out-By Pratt. 6;
by Withers. -. Bases on balls-Of
Pratt. 3; off Withers, 5. Left on bases
Varsity. - Allegheny, 9. Batteries
Pratt and Burr; Withers and Accorslni.
Umpires-Cadets Miller and Ship, of
Virginia Military Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
The Trade Excursions.

The Executive Committee of the Asso-
citation for the Development OF Trade will
in day or two issue circular calling
on all subscribers to the fund of the as
ISOLATION for the payment OF an assess
ment of p per cent. of their subscription
to provide fund as q necleus for char
tering trains and meeting incidental ex-
penses, and also providing for any losses
which may possibly occur.
The committee desire to raise 800 or
500. about half Of which, ii is stated, it
has i'm hand, and a collector will call on
those who have not paid the 20 per cent
call OF last year. The day on which the
first excursions will be run has not been
fixed as yet but request has been made
of the Southern, the Norfolk and West
ern. and the Chesapeake and Ohio roads
TO see If trains can be obtained for May
9TH from Farmville, South Boston. New
port News, Charlottesville, and Towards
Vile
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
RALEIGH'S BUDGET.
GOV. RUSSELL AND THE ATLANTIC
AND NORTH CAROLINA ROAD.
The Outlook for Pie-Seekers Very
POOr-DeIegates to the southern
Insurance Convention Appointed
Personal and General.

RALEIGH, N. c.. April 16.-tSpecial)-
Last night a train ran over William
Manly (colored) in the suburbs of this
city. and completely severed his head
from his body He was drunk, and a
quart bottle Of whiskey was found near
his body. He must have been lying
down with his neck on the rail- 1t was
O. train on the Southern railway which
struck him. He had for several years
been a volunteer fireman here, and was
% years old.
Governor Russell to-day accepted the
resignation of William T. Dortch as
State proxy of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railway. He was not enjoned
by the court from accepting this resigna-
ton, but from appointing State proxy.
He says, however, that If he wishes to
appoint one he will do So The private
secretary remarked that only two De-
mocrats had resigned, Mr.. Dortch and
Acknowledgement Cameron, their re-
signation having been received January
18th.
DR.. r. NJ. Norment, of Lumberton, was
",
to preside at the meeting of the new
directors OF that road, which began at
noon. He Is the new president OF the
road.
MIGHTY POOR OUTLOOK.
Congressman Linney was here to-day 70
see Governor Russell in regard to par
don. He says the outlook for offices IS
mighty poor" unless the civil-service
is modified or abolished, and that the
chance of this being done is very slim.
indeed. He SAYS that some Democrats
have promised their assistance for modih-
cation or repeal.
Governor Russell appoints the follow
ing delegates TO the Southern Insurance
Convention at Southern Pines, April 18th:
E. b. Springs, A. w. McAlister, Pulaski
Cowper. Orren Williams, ID. l.. Gore, j..
S. c. Carpenter, r. w. Rogers, X. l..
Burkhead, S. l.. Miller, j. ID. Church,
j. 8. Jones, Carey j. Hunter, w. ii. Nc
Cabe. $. d. Wait, j. $. Spencer, j. G.
Brown, ]. w. Norwood, B. n. Duke, w.
f. Breese. f. b. Borden, cyrus Ihomp-
son. j. w. Tufts, II. S. Chadwick, ID.
A. Tompkins. A. G. Riccand, r. c..
Strong. ". II. Day, Il. b. Raney, ID. Y.
Cooper Thomas Griffith. James South
gate. A. ID. Cowles, c. II. Belvin, b. s.
Jerman, G. c. McGilvray, j. r. Cham
berlain
A city convention Of Republicans Is
called here next Friday sd.
Suit for $4,000 is brought against the
Seaboard Airline for the death OF Fire
man OVERLY.
The acts of the Legislature will not be
issued until June.
The old dispute between the adherents
Of Russell and Dockery never ends. L
crops out in the independent movement IL
this city, and divides the negro element.
The statement OF the Governor thai
he really desired q negro physician APP
pointed as the head of the colored hos
pitaI for the insane Is regarded as
strange 1t was thought that he had the
influence TO cause the appointment of
any person he might desire to see get the
place.
The report Of the Board Of Visitors 10
the university Will be made next month
The report will be extremely favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
PADARAs IS RELEASED.
He is a Naturaiixed American Who
xxas Arrested at MityIene.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 1.-THE
United States legation at Constantinopie
has advised the State Department that
IL has secured the release of Padaras,
a naturalizei American citizen. who has
been under arrest at Aiitylene since Feb
mary sth. on a charge OF homicide.
When notified Of the arrest, Minister
Terrell demanded that the prisoner be
turned over TO him for trial. In COM
nliance with the treaty stipulations
which confer jurisdiction on the United
States Minister In cases, In which his
countrymen are concerned. The Turk
isb Government resisted. claiming that
because the man had been naturalized
since 1863. when the Turkish Govern
ment had given notice that 1t would
thereafter recognize no longer the right
of a Turk TO expstriate himself, his
naturalization as an American was void.
Mr.. Terrell, however sent his Secretary
OF Legation to Mitylene, with the result
that the Turkish Government surren-
dered Padaras.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
SENATE COMMITTEE NATTER.
Democratic Proposition Accepted by
Republican subcommittee.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April l6-The
Republican subcommittee on Commit
tees of the Senate to-day unanimously
agreed to accept, so far as it is en-
powdered to do So the proposition made
by the Democrats for the organization
OF the Senate committees. 1t was also
decided 10 report this conclusion to the
Republican senatorial caucus. Accord
ingly a caucus will be held at 10 o'clock
Monday morning.
The proposition which the committee
has agreed 10 accept Is the one outlined
in these dispatches last night II pro-
vides that the Republicans shall fill ali
the committee places which were filled
by Republican Senators during the last
Congress, including the chairmanships
vacated by Republicans. and that they
shall be given one additional place on
the Appropriations Committee vacated by
A Democrat and that the membership OF
the Committee on Post-Offices and Post
roads shall be increased from nine 10
ten. in order TO give the Democrats an
additional place on that committee. This
arrangement will result in leaving the
Republican Senators at the head Of all
the important Senate committees, out
a majority of the membership of many
Of them will be anti-Repu5.lcan.
There are indications that the commit
tees recommendation will not be received
with favor by all the Republican sena-
tors. Some of them think il would have
been possible for the Republicans to Sc
cure the cooperation OF enough Populists
TO organize all the committees, securing
n majority of the membership. as well
as of the chairmanships. and this pos
sibcity Will undoubtedly be pressed upon
the attention Of the caucus, and the
adoption Of the plan urged in preference
10 that recommended by the committee.
The committee however, will take the
nosition that the plan outlined is pre-
ferable on the eve OF the presentation
Of the tariff bill 10 the Senate. when
q fight on the organization Of the com
nittees would be unfortunate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Personals and briefs.

Miss Adelaide Howard, of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert c. Bruce
III Shafer street.
Miss Lulu Baker. Of Woodstock, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. c. b. Bowers
40 east Grace street
Mr. j. II. Duggins fell from his bicycle
Thursday night and was painfully bruis-
ed, but not seriously hurt
Mrs. J. w Elicit. of Newport News
Va. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
T.. Doyle. 9l6 Park avenue.
Mr.. Ernest Mcdowell. OF No. 2 south
Plum. who was taken very seriously III
on Sunday last, is much improved.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety will hold an important meeting al
the Museum this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
Within the past few days the Piedmont
Gold-Belt Chartered Company has ship
ped to it's mines, in Buckingham county
$1,000 worth of machinery
Mr.. ]. Osborne Haw. who has been
very sick with the peritonitis, has so far
recovered as TO be able 10 be out, ana
was at his office yesterday.
Rev. DR.. j. NJ. Sitter of Grocer Semi
nary. will preach at the Second Baptist
church tomorrow at both services, ana
the music will be exceptionally fine.
Rev. ]. w. Daugherty, of the Apostolic
church, Fulton, will preach at Union Cos
pei Mission. corner Eighth and Main
streets. Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The regular meeting of the Virginia
Sons Of the American Revolution VIII %
held this evening at S:l5 O'Clock Ill me
Virginia Historical Society's building, 10.
east Franklin street.
Rev. j. Il. Tyler, Of Cleveland, o.. for
merly pastor of the Seventh-Street Chris
friends ffe He is the guest of Mr.. d. c.
Zolliekoffer. on Floyd avenue.
Compound Passenger Locomotive, No.
100. built by the Richmond locomotive
Works. has broken all established re-
cords over the big mountain grade be
tween Charlottesville and Clifton Forge.
The State of Virginia appropriates sllO,-
coo for pensions, and since April LIST 3,We
of the $500 pension checks have been is
sued from the o1ce of the Auditor OF Pub
lie Accounts, and 100000 has been paid
out.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Clifton have issued
invitations TO the marriage OF their daugn
ters Miss Carrie c., to DR.. William w.
Kerns and Miss Adela NJ. to Mr.. Georg
sherman Black, Tuesday evening. Apri
9TH AT e:i5 o'clock, at Leigh-Street Bap
fist church.
The Girls of the Walker Light
delightful farm of Mr. Cole. on the old
BROAD Rock road Easter Monday. The
wagons will leave the First Regiment Ar
mory AT $50 O'Clock sharp. Music anc
dancing will be INDUCED in,
Mr.. j. II. Capers, Jr., treasurer OF
Madison Council. No. co. Home Gree. in
the presence of Mr. j. j. Wright, leader,
and Mr.. j. H. Capers, secretary of the
same council, paid TO Miss Hattie V.
Lovenstein, the legal representative OF
Mrs. Dora. widow of Mr.. William
Lovenstein. the sum or $500. I'm full OF
amount. The order OF the Home Circle
has two prosperous councils in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
PORTSMOUTH SHUT OUT.
In a Fairly weII-PIayed Game with
Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA. April iG.-Cspecial)-
Norfolk dallied with Portsmouth. Of the
Southeastern League, to-day and admin
stored "a shut-out in fairly-well-played
came on the part OF the Portsmouth,,
who have some good material on their
team. Tanner. their pitcher. who was
brought from the West by Pete Hall,
gave very clever exhibition, and was
somewhat OF puzzle to the Norfolk
heavy -hitters. only eight hits being made
~ his delivery Clausen pitched for Nor
folk. and. seelllngly. was afflicted with
that tired feeling. He was found for
seven plunks ~ the youngsters Al
ter the Brooklyn catastrophe the Nor
folk team seemed TO have become affiict-
"a with ennu. and played in careless
and dont-care fashion.
The score follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Exchange for WOman's Work.

The Board of Managers Of the Ex-
change for Woman's Work met at their
rooms, 800 east Franklin street, with the
president, Mrs. Newton. in the chair.
The reports were very encouraging.
After the regular business the correspond
ing secretary read a letter from Mr..
Morrison, asking the board to add an
exchange for music 10 their work. The
board thought best not TO grant the re-
quest After special attention was called
TO the Easter novelties the meeting adj
iOurnel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
AGAINST THE FUsIONIsTs.
Case of North Carolina Insane Asy-
Ium superintendents. M

RALEIGH. N. c.. April l6.-(Special.)-.
Judge Adams, OF the Superior Court. to-
day rendered judgment in case OF
great public interest The new Boards
OF Trustees OF the tnree insane asyiums
backed by Governor Russell. seek TO
GUST the present superintendent and
out In new ones they have elected a
case agreed was made up. Judge Adams.
who Is Republican. decides In favor Of
the old boards and Observation-Disclosures
other woods. In favor Of the Democrats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Meeting of Travelling Men,

There will be a meeting of Post a.
Travellers Protective Association, at its
rooms. in the Chamber of Commerce
building, at O'Clock this evening, TO
make arrangements for the coming State
Convention, which will convene here on
Saturday, May lst. The travelling men
are enthusiastic over the approaching big
assembly of drummers here. They anti
cipate a fine time, and are making elabo-
rate preparations for the entertainment
OF the visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, April TO, 1881.
No auction sales on Change to-day.
dark leaf, &; Jugs, 20 Total 81 hogs
heads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga-
rettes. slSl.S5; tobacco, s2,1i34 Total,
s2,s95.19.
No bright loose sales to-day, but
Planters Warehouse had q small sale oe
sun-cured tobacco. which proved very
satisfactory.
Business was generally dull on the siin
to-day
No auction sales tomorrow Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
RUSSELL. Directors Meet.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 16.--tSpeciai)-
The fusionist directors Of the North Caro-
lima Railway. appointed by Governor Rus
sell. met at Greensboro to-day. No
other directors were present. They elect
Walton secretary both pro tenn. and took
a recess until June 7th. They tried to
get In the company's office. but IL was
locked, and the secretary away. so they
met i'm q hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Prominent Citizen of Winchester
Dead. t'f" "'

WINCHESTER. VA, April l6.-.tspe-
cial. )-Henry Evans, a prominent citizen
of this place. died very suddenly this
afternoon. Mr. Evans was senior member
OF the firm OF II. Evans & Brother, whole
sale tobacconists. He was 63 years OF
age. and leaves an estate, estimated at
$4,000. Two daughters survive him. He
recently erected the Hotel Evans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
LEASE OR SALE OF GAs-wORKs.
This Question to Have Been Con-
sidered, Hut No Quorum Present.

sidered, Hut No Quorum Present.
There was to have been joint session
last night Of the Council Committees on
Light and Finance for the purpose OF
considering the application OF the syndi-
cate represented by Judge Henry W.
Flournoy and Colonel X. c. Marshall
for the purchase or lease OF the CITY
Gas-Works, but not a SUFFICIENT NUMBER
Of the members Of these bodies were pre-
sent 10 constitute quorum. This being
the case, nothing could - done. so the
Joint committees adjourned until Mon
day evening at o'clock.
There were In attepdance last svenins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Mckinney. Condition.

FARMVILLE. VA, April 16.-(SpeclaD
Governor Mckinney has rested quietly
and well all to-day. but there cannot be
said to be any change for the better in
his condition. He is just at that stage
when q relapse In his condition would not
be the least unexpected. while on tho
other hand he may continue fora Ions
time about as he is at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Julius SyCle & Son, The Tower.
AND 2os EAST BROAD STREET
PORTSMOUTH.

'E. Broughton out on hit by patted ball.
nwo-base hits-W eddige ~. Weihl, Nc
Farlan. Gilroy. and Hall Passed ball
Brandt. Bases on balls-On Tanner. 3.
Struck out--By Clausen, II; by Tanner, s.
Hayden, Weddige and Il. Broughton.
Left on bases-Norfolk 8; Portsmouth, 5.
Double plays-Wentz and Shaffer; Guilty.
Hall and Rosenthal. Time of camel
hour and 80 minutes. Cmpire-Mr. CHS
rpl