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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
COLOR-LINE QUESTION.
In PubIic-ScbooI Case In Nor
folk

NORFOLK, VA, February 2O.-(Spe-
cial.)-The mandamus proceedings to COM
pei the admission Of Olive Louise
Peters into the public schools set apart
for white children were heard by Judge
Hanckel In the Corporation Court to-day.
The case is an interesting one, as it in
wolves a fire distinction of the color line.
The child had attended the Boush-Street
School until it was discovered that she
had previously attended the Colored Mis-
sion College, whereupon she was dis
missed.
She entered another white school and
was again dismissed. The mother then
employed counsel, who sued out a man.
damus. the case coming up to-day. The
mother claims that the child is of white
parentage but the School Boards posi-
ton was that the mother having sent her
to a colored school left room to doubt
that tho child was Of unmixed blood.
When the case came up to-day City
Attorney Duncan made the point that the
Court hadn't jurisdiction to review the
acts of the School Board in the matter,
which body, he insisted, has judicial
functions.
The Court took the point under advise
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
., oe OF Staunton river bridge. be-
'"'en burkeville and Danvllle.
HIS FAMILY CONNECTIONS

W." b"iheVllle and Danvllle.
HIS FAMILY CONNECTIONS.
Ut, Ut. Fowers was twice married. ON
".,eh y 1913, he welded Miss Leila Skip
with HARRISON OF Amelia county who
oiea IN February, 1868. There were seven
vhiidreh by this union. as follows: Mrs.
=. bsker Thompson, Of Stauuton 0de-
ScaSeD' ~. Mrs. William II. Meade; Mrs.
w. stuart symngton. OF Baltimore de-
VedseuD' Misses A. III and +. C. Powers.
ane Mrs' .. a. Barksdale. Of Richmond.
Ia s, heV' w. ii. H. Powers. OF rowson,
died "'''" 'e
In 1913 DR. Powers married Miss Louise
issue.
lie leaves one brother. Mr.. Robert w.
fowers, or the Powers-Taylor Drug Com
pany. this city.
Dr. Powers was for some time pres-
dent OF the Richmond Glorious, COM
posed OF the Episcopal ministers of this
city and vicinity. He was made a Doctor
OF Divinity by William and Mary Col
lege. Williamsburg, in the latter part of
the 70's.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT
Hhe funeral will take place from st.
Andrews church tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. The services will be impressive
and beautiful and the hymns will be old
and familiar ones, long-loved by the de-
ceased. Bishops Whittle and Newton
will be assisted in the service by Rev.
John ]. Gravatt. rector Of the church
OF the Holy Trinity; Rev. b. M. RAN
dolph, Of Henrico county. and Rev. w.
ID. Smith. Of Fredericksburg.
The pall-bearers have not yet been Sc
lected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
ADMIRAL BUNcE RECEIVES.
CharlestOnians visit Him ON the
DoIphin--Herbert Leaves.

CHARLESTON. s. c., February 2o.--
The special function to-day with Admiral
Bunces fleet was reception rendered
by the officers to the citizens on board the
dispatch-boat Dolphin. The Dolphin lay
just Off the Battery, and was gayly de-
corated for the occasion. The Admiral
was on board, and his broad pennant
floated from the mninmpst. Secretary
Herbert was one OF the special gpests.
The big ships. New York. Massachu-
setts. Indiana, and Columbia, sail to-
morrow for Hampton Roads. The monl-
tors Puritan, Amphitrite. and Terror. and
the Vesuvius and Dolphin are expected
to remain at Charleston for some little
time.
Secretary Herbert and party LETT for
Washington on the special car attached
to Train 81. of the Atlantic-Coast Line, ut
$50 this afternoon. Secretary Herbert,
in an interview just before leaving. said
that the work OF Admiral Bunces squad
ron OF evolution had been most satisfac-
tory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
BoCOCK ACQUITTED.
End of an Interesting Trial in New
port News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February 20
Special 1.-The case of the State against
j. II. Bocock, indicted for the murder
of a negro named Lewis Cheek, was sub
mitted to the jury this afternoon, and
a verdict of mot guilty" was returned
after an hours deiberation. The case
has been on trial in the Corporation Court
for the past four days, and the pro-
ceedings have excited intense interest.
Bocock, who was a special policeman,
was employed as a watchman at one Of
the piers, at this port. by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company, and
while on duty on the 18th OF last De-
cember he attempted to suppress a diff
Guilty between Cheek, a trucker. and one
Of the freight-pilers The negro turned
on Bocock, threatened to cut him, and
advanced on him. The watchman drew
his revolver and shot the negro. One
of the strong points against the accused
was his failure to produce the knife in
court. 1t was proved, however, that
negro took 1t from the deceased, and con-
cealed it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
EXCEEDED CONTRACT SPEED.
WilmingtOn's Good Time on Her
RuiIders' Trial Trip.

NEWPORT NEWS VA, February 20
Especial 1.-THE Wilmington, one Of the
gunboats constructed at the shipyard
here, made her builders trial trip in the
lower bay this morning, and exceeded
her contract speed Of thirteen knots by
one and three quarter knots. The ma
chinery worked smoothly, and the build
ers are confident that the gunboat will
increase her speed at least a quarter of
a knot when she makes her official trial
trip. and this entities them TO a premium
of $4,000. Among those who went on
the trip were Naval-Constructor J. J.
woodward, Chief-Engineer Smith, and
Mayor Post.
The gunboat Helena. which has just
been completed, viii so out on pre-
liminary run next Tuesday morning, and
II Is expected that she will show an in
crease Of speed as great, If not greater,
than the Wilmington. 1t has not
been determined when the official trip
of these boats will be made The Will
mington is one of the three vessels on
which premiums will be paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Results Again Disastrous--OnIy Two
Favorites Win.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, February pa
summer temperature OF so degrees and a
track slow but drying fast. greeted $500
race-goers here to-day. The results were
again disastrous, only two favorites win
ming during the day.
First race-six furlongs-Tragedy d2o,
Garner, TO u won. Etarre second, and
May Ashley third. dtme. l:2O IL.
Second race-six furlongs-Henrica (es.
songer, s 10 81 won. Surveyor second.
ard Double Dummy third. Time. l:20 IL.
Third race-one mile--Renaud d07. Cay
wood. 6 TO u won, Bizarre second and Sir
John third Time. i5i a.
Fourth race-seven furlongs-Domingo
uO7. Caywood, Is 20 u won. Bob clampett
second. Springtime third. Time. 49,
Fifth race-six flirlongS-Incommand cs.
Dorsey, 10 20 y won. Jim Maddux second,
and Rumrill third. Time. %.
sixth race--six MISUNDERSTANDING de3,
c. Relff. to p won. Prince OF India Sc
cond, Graefin third. Time. 10 "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
RoANOKEs AUDITOR RESIGNS.
Council Meets and. Elects His Sue
cessOr.

ROANOKE. VA, February 20.-(spe-
cial.)-A called meeting OF the City Coun-
ell was held tonight TO take action on
the resignation OF Auditor w. A. Noble.
which was unanimously accepted. and
James A. McFalls. Chief OF the Roanoke
Fire Department, was elected TO fill the
vacancy. Before the vote on the Au-
iitor's resignation was taken. a message
TO the Council from Mayor Andrews was
read. stating that. I'm the line OF his Of
flcial duties. he had discovered certain
irregularities in the conduct Of the Au-
ditor's office, and. on his taking up the
matter with Mr.. Noble the latter de-
clded TO resign. The Mayor recommend
ed that the Council at once order an
examination OF all books OF the city con-
nected with the disbursement OF tho pub
lie revenue. A resolution empowering
the Finance Committee 20 employ an ex-
merit to do this was unanimously adopted.
citv officials say the Irregularities, as
Gar as discovered are not Of serious
character The bond Of the City Auditor
IL Sc coo,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
THE BILLS WE'RE RAISED.
And the Game Got Them Into
Trouble.

STAUNTON, VA, February D.-(Spe-
cial al.)-News is received here of the ar
rest Of George Fadeley and Bob Hoy
charged with passing H-bills raised so as
10 rudely resemble $l0-bills. 1t seems
that the men have been operating in the
neighborhood of Weyer's Cave, in this
county. and II is said that they per-
shaded a negro 10 attempt 10 purchase
, Gallon Of brandy, giving him one or
the raised bills The fraud was detect
"a and the negro together with Fade
.lov and Hoy, were arrested by Constable
peterson. Fadeley is Staunton man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
peath of a Goochiand veteran.

GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE. VAr
rehruary 90 Especial )-Captain George
tc,eher Harrison. one Of the Oldest and
most highly-respected citizens OF this
nonnfv. died suddenly to-day at o'clock
- M at his residence, 'Longwood,"
near Goochland Courthouse. lie was the
ssther OF Mrs. Walter II. 7. Morris. OF
tsichmond; John Harris, OF Bnrkevills;
Mrs n. Il. Turner: George f. Harrison,
Ir and Holmes Conrad Harrison. Cap
tain Harris was OF the famous Harrison
Family OF Virginia, and cultured. IN
teilectual gentleman OF the OLD schooi'
He commanded the Goochiand troop ouT
ring the late war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
THE WILMINGTON FIRE.
Charred Remains of George Cor
Found fn the Rufas

WILMINGTON, N. c.. February 3o.--
The fire which broke out last night In
B. Marks's ciothing-store. and spread to
several other stores. was under control
at A. NJ Loss, $4,000 to NS.O0, divided
among ten or twelve individuals and
firms. The losses are well covered
The charred remains OF George Cox.
sewing-machine agent have Just been
found In the ruins OF the Are. lie had
assisted his wife and two children in
making their escape from tho flames, but
for some unknown reason returned TO his
room, where he was overcome by smoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
CITY ON THE DAN.
FuEerai of Mrs. Boissenu-Bnse-Da
Aged Lady Dead.

DANVILLE, VA, February 2C-(spe-
cial.) .)-Mrs. William T. Bosseau was
buried in Greenhiil Cemetery to-day
The flowers on the grave OF her husband
had not wlthered. he having been buried
Just four days before. Mrs. Bosseau's
only brother was buried two weeks ago,
and several other members OF the family
have died during the past two years.
BASEBALL.
At mass-meeting held here to-day, az
which Mr.. Robert Haskins presided. suf-
fcient money was pledged TO ensure
Danville's membership In a four-ciub
baseball league. with Roanoke. Lynch
burg, and Winston, n. c.. as the other
three Dan Kelly. formerly Of lHamp-
ton, Va. who is TO manage the team.
was present. and briefly outlined his
plans. Mr.. Kelly has signed Catcher
Ed. Powell. Pitchers oscar Purnor and
Bud Burns. Second -Baseman Dan Dough-
erty Third-Baseman George Eible. and
OutfieIder Jesse Collins. Mr.. Kelly is
pleased with the outlook here.
AGED LADY DEAD.
Mrs. Martha A. Muse (nee Phelps) died
to-day at her brothers residence hero:
aged 50 years. Her first husband was
Alexander Pamplin, OF Lynchburg, who
died I'm 1877. She afterwards married
General Samuel Muse. OF Richmond, and
since his death she had resided in DAN
vile. Mrs Muse had beei for sixty
years n member Of the Methodist Church,
In which she was active and prominent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
1T WAS A SUCCESS.
Lecture and Entertainment for
Church.

ROCKOHOCK, VA, via WALKERS,
VA, February 2O.-(Special.)- Judge Isaac
Christian, of Charles City county, de-
Evered his popular lecture on "Courting
Folks and Married People" to a very
large audience at Liberty church last
evening. The lecture was received with
every manifestation of pleasure and is
considered one of the best ever made
here. 1t is full of witty, amusing things,
and at times very eloquent. An appe-
tizing oyster supper was served all
under the auspices OF the Ladies' Aid So
clety. Among the audience were Hon.
Manley Barnes, State Senator; Mr.. Tim
berlake. of Baltimore; Mr.. j. l.. Staley,
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, and
Rev. Mr.. Howell, of Charles City county
and a large crowd of beautiful women
and handsome men. Quite a sum was
realized for the church. which is in
very prosperous condition. The affair
was an entire success. and much credit
ls due TO the hard-working members Of
the Ladies' Aid Society
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
v,,aov-snade Maker Burned ous.

CHICAGO. ILL. February 2o-The
four lower floors Of the slx-story build
ing. IS and 20 north Canal street. occu-
pIed by c. Schotte, manufactures Of
window shades and fixtures, were gutted
nv fire this morning. Loss on building,
go 600; stock and machinery. 5000; July
covared bv insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Mr.. Miller Did Not Resign.

Mr.. 7. A. Miller, who was reported
10 have resigned as president Of the
State Board OF Pharmacy. said yestev-
day that the report wes erroneous. and
that he merely retired at the expiration
OF bis term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
rhe ImmIsratIon Bin.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. February D.
Tae President has referred the immisra-
t,on bill TO Secretary Carlisle for an ex-
nrsssion Of hrs opinion or the merits OF
the several provisions Of the bill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
The weather.

- WASHINGTON, d. c.. Febru-
airy %, p. M.-Forecass for vir-
l KAHN ginia and North Carolina
Threatening weather and rain;
probably clearing during the af-
ternoon: warmer in the interior; easter
ly TO southeriy winds.
South CarolIna--Locai rains, followed By
clearing weather: warmer In northern
portions; easterly TO westerly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
vrsTERDAY was wet and disagreeable.
with both snow add rain
CO. 81 shQrmOmefef.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08
GoLDRTnGs WANT HELP.

It is a common cry amorly the goldbug newspapers that the democrats must harmonize and get together in order to win the next election. They seem to have at last awakened to the fac. that they cannot win anything unless they get help. Their argument Is amusing in- deed when it is remembered that these same papers took a hand in the last cam paign before the perlmarfes and did tnelr cItmoSfs to commit the panty 10 The gold staIlGard, and when they Hailed in their fight they left the pali5y orga nizatioD and set up party of ltheir own, the purpose of which was to defeaa the regular dem ocratic nominee. Now they want; har- mony. They want to prescribe the har- mcny and fix up the terms. They want the great rlasg of the party to surrender the Identical cause for which they fought in the hast campaign--the cause of free sIiver-which they coifceive 'to be by far most impor. ant issue Of the age, for the sake of harmony The free silver people wanit harmony. They have been In favor of harmony all the while. They have net spill off from rhe party. They have rot kicked at the verdict rendered by the majority of 5lhe party. They are sat- isfled with the demteralsic party and Us platform. They are not asking amy quar- ters from anybody, and they are not going to surrender juss for the sake of har- mony, either That nigfIs as we'll be un- derstood. They propose to fight the fight to a finish and abide the consequences. be they what they may.-RusSell Regis ter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08
THAT COMPROMISE.
!. Wh hat the State Press Is Having to Say
 . Relative to the Matter-Snakes Have - Been Stirred Up.

The Montgomery Journal. claims that stfhes Advertiser, though batting Gen. George P. Harrison on the back, is in re ality for Frank BaRzell for governor. That would, indeed. be a strange sight -the Advertiser supporting BaItzell.- Athens Democrat. ~77f.eg .-eEss1
 Wrong you are. The Advertiser is for W7iite-" head anld the Palmer and Buck nsfKes will be whieheaded when 1t mes the neXe governor. 9..-- - 3--tz-@
 The present state administration seems to be making the ''ex's" hot under the collar Jones and Osltes don't seem to relish ihe way in which Johnston deals with the Randolph ma tie r,--A linens Dem ocrat
 Ex-Gov. Oates is not the leasi. bit holt. He says that Randclph just hornswag ggled him, and defense is unnecessary. You never catch Gov. Oates blowing land just to scare off frogs, and when you get him hemmed, he gives up and hollers quit, and makes ready for another deal. In school boy parlance, in playing base you never gels Gov. Oates "in prison"-he' figure how to be exchanged when cap- tured. l
 The set .lement with a part of the bondsmen of the defaulting judge of pro balte Randolph, has brought out some lenellhy newspaper contributions. Ex- Gov. Jones writes his usual colmun and half to refute the charge of conSpiring 10 cover up the rascality of Randolph after it was known. The article in the Advertiser suggests. hat .ihe train be ng heavily loaded, rulrs in sections and that
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08

in d wofnar1y way, there would be fewer young brides going to the altar arni-in- arm with death, and fewer young mothers who never live to nurse their babes. Before woman enters upon the obligations of wife hood and motherhood. she should be sure that she is fitted for the dSfles before her bv the possession of good womanly health. No woman can be healthy in general way who suffers from weakness and disease of the distinctly feminine organs
 If woman will, she may be strong ana healthy where d woiilan most neeus strength and health. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton fits a woman for @ifehood and mother hood. It prepares tte delicate and import ant organs, Shat make possible the perpetu. ation of the nunan race, for the strain of maternity. It makes them strong ana healthy. It does awaywith the discoInioris of expectart maternity, and makes baby's advent easy and almost painless. Thou sands have testified in, writing to it's virtues. No good dfnggist will -nrge upon you an inferior substitute for little extra proht.
 "My wife had been a, great sufferer for mum; her of wears with nervous prostration associated with every symptom that women Of her age N5) are liable to have i" writesW; e Gardner, Esq., of rzz Diamond St., Little Falls, N. Y She doctored with lccal docfofss until was not able to -eay e doctor bill East February she com fneiIcrd touse Dr. Pierce's Favor1te Prescf1pton and hisf Golden Medical Diseovery.. Her neai,n is better now than it has been in six years IT have been a'good many Hundred doiias pet ter off, V s- ..sss s1A,
 ptl.piesce's cosnpaorr Sense Msditaf Ad- wiser used to sell for ss. ta3 Now 1t IS tfce. Send to Dr. R. V.7Pierce. Buffalo, Ns 2I o,Is-crut stamps. to cover cost of mailing only. for "a paper.covered copy. French e.dth bindins 10 cents extra.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08

Inasmuch as the state Herald noticed that such purchase had been made, said notice having been based on what the Anniston Hot Blast published relative to the deal, we give space to the following in justice to MT. Clark:
 I desire to say that I have not pur- chased the -Annistonian. did not knew the Annistonian was for sale; when on my way to-Atla1lta stopped over be- tween trains in Anniston. do not wish to purchase the Annistonian. intend to make the Telegram a first-class weekly and it will require all my time and tai eints-' ,,.,Verpum sap.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08
sIAMEsE TWINS.

It is hard to understand the congen- sialfty existing betweenthe Alabama Mon itof, MT. BaltzeIles paper, and the Mont gonlery Advertiser these days, when it is remembered with what bitterness the editors of those two papers once fought each other. They now really blow the sarneihorn fn. many instances. In nearly severy issue of the Monitor are found ar ticles from the. type machines of the Ad- vertiser, and from the columns of the Adv These are little things but they are hard for the uninitiated to un- derstand Have the lion and the lamb lain down together? If so. which is the lamb Russell Re Rgister.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08
STATE ''lIjl UNIVERSITY AGAIN.

To i.he State Herald:
 an the last issue of the State Herald ap-F pears timely commrnication from Col E. w. Booker, relative to,the presidency of the State university. The wisdom of selecting a citizen of Ala bama for this position, as advocated by Col Booker, Will commend itself to the friends of 'ths university throughout the state. In or4 der tf-i. the university may achieve sucs cess, Vt is important that it shall be brought inlto closer rela ions with our public schools; that T. be made an organic part of our state system of education. A man from without the ate be he in scholarship, will be as a great disad- vantage; he will require a long time to fanliliarize himself with educational con- ditions in the $ ate before. he can urden- take the task of adjusting the work of the university on safe and progressive basis. Besides, a man who is a strsnqer to our people, as well as their tradi ions, wfll require toffg time to win the esteem of the professions and the confidenca of the people of ffre state.
 On she ether hand man who is a c'tiA zen c,s the stsita whsther he was born here or whether he has resided here ten, fifteen CT twenty years, provided he be are Thoroughly ia tea.ed. will combine these prerequisites, and as a result tIhe university will be given a new impulse, even from the day Of his election
 ,ASsan AlsbaniaH aud a frisrd es the unisffs5ty, I am p,eIt dn avor of ador'ang and vertising 70 f1e world any narrow, exclusive policy. but q sit rssr slv a dvrrslte t11 exercise Of such sound bsse!fiees iudg- nnent in this matter as wiz rsaca .he ura- yprstty. w1tha5ix l1nnecessarv logs of iaie, alt the head of oIir Sta,te educational sys- tenn, where t should be. and restore it
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-08
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Hall bottleoreommon glass with urine etnd Jet 1t stand twenty-four hours; sed- inkht or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t Is positive evidence of Kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back issalso cons vincing proof that the kidneys and blad- der are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kiitnefss Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back kidneys. liver, bladder and every part Of the urinary passages. It corrects ina bii- ity to hold urine and soaldlng pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following the use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com pelleds to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for US wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Il. you need medicine you should have the best Sold by druggists; price, fifty cents and one dollar. You may nave sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail
 Please mention Weekly State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. The propr1e- tors of this paper guarantee the genu- ineness of this offer