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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

early date such an officer will be ap-
pointed.
The Infant-Class Of Fulton Baptist
church Sunday school gave an ice-cream
festival at the home Of Mr.. F. II. Gar
Der, No. Go Graham street, Tuesday
evening. There was music and
solos by Mr.. Samuels. OF the church
choir and Miss Marie Koch. The amount
collected on this occasion was consider
able. which will go towards completing
the auditorium of the church.
Mr.. T.. h. Walker has returned from a
visit to his home. in Mecklenburg county.
Mr.. Oscar Wikerson and Charles Mar
low have returned from prolonged fish
ing expedition on the Carolina coast.
Mr. w. Wilson Turner. Of 39i2 Williams
burg avenue, is critically III.
Mrs. j. Il. Myers is critically Ill with
typhoid-malaria. at her home, on Will
li"rnsburg avenue near Louis street.
Miss Douthat, Of Danvile, Is visiting
Mrs. John Lamb. OF Fulton Hill
Mrs. William Lawder, of Baltimore. is
visiting her son, Mr.. J. III. Lawder, on
Nicholson street
Mr. w. T. Chakley, who is engaged in
the turning business, had his sign re-
moved a few nights ago without his con-
sent, and he has not as yet been able TO
locate 1t.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bryant, superintendent OF the
National Cemetery, received letter a
few days ago from his son, Mr.. Harry
w. Bryant, who resides in Fittsburs,
Mass, which announced his engagement
to a popular young lady of that place.
Mr.. Bryant left here two years ago for
Fittsburg, and has been very successful
there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK.
A Variety of Interesting Items-Per-
sOnaIs, CrOp Report, &c

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April g.
Special -This is quite a bright day
overhead and something warmer than
the same day thirty-two years ago, when
Richmond was evacuated.
There was a large country contingent
had little to talk about outside of the
splendid weather they were having for
their farming work. Many OF them
have finished their spring ploughing, and
others have 1t well under way. The
prospects are all favorable The wheat
I and grass is looking well In all direc-
tions. and the farmers are correspond
ingly encouraged.
Despite the low price Of corn, a much
larger area than usual will be planted.
There was a large number of fish
traders here to-day from the Potomac
and Rappahannock. The catch of shad
has been unprecedented, and prices for q
week or more have ruled very low.
Herrings are a little slow in coming.
but the catch is increasing, and old
fishermen predict that there will be more
fish caught this season than for many
years.
beginning to find their way to the differ
ent shores. some Of them coming from
Rockingham and Augusta counties
Years ago this was the annual custom
of farmers in the mountain regions
and the trip was made the occasion of
spring frolc At the different stopping-
places on the road were found houses
of entertainment. where pleasant hours
were spent. Some OF those passing
through here this season tell of the trips
they had to the fishing shores when they
were children, fifty or sixty years ago
The most famous of those shores are
still In operation. and being operated by
the younger members Of the same fami-
lies that fished there years ago Parties
go from here frequently to witness the
work of seine-hauling and eat a fish
dinner, which is cooked as can be found
nowhere else.
Those in town to-day bring the re-
port that the fruit-chop Is not damaged
TO any material extent, and say that
the prospect Is good. The bloom is NOT
quite as heavy as usual. This. they
claim good sign.
Quite building boom is on here. and
many new houses will be built this
spring.
The residents OF Hanover street have
laid sewer large enough to connect all
the property on the line OF that street
and the city will put down large sewer
from the upper end of the town. TO
empty into the sewer below the corporate
limits on the east IL is proposed 10
charge all the citizens connecting with
the Improvement a moderate sum. and I'm
this provide a sum 10 pay for the work.
IL Is every day here at this time and
the dust Ia most disagreeable. Every
promise OF rain by Old Prob. fails. and
HICKS has ceased to be quoted by the
weather-wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
THE NEWS OF FULTON.
Personal and Other Items Cleaned In
the East End.

There was a delightful social gathering
at the home of Miss Ball, No. 7O7 Graham
street, last Monday evening. The Fulton
Mandolin Club played several selections
i'm a mastery way TO the utter delight OF
the gathered guests. At midnight cream
and cake were served. The guests present
were: Misses Annie Ball, Mamie Ball,
Relle Childress, Nettie Hobson, L. Hob
son. Oakie Minson. Miss Condrey. Miss
Pearce. Miss Bingley, Miss Mansly. Miss
Cottrell and Miss Austin; also. Messrs.
frank Cordray. George DiEard. Bunger.
Tucker. Gaines, Lipscomb, Parish. Wal
pert. Henry Coghill. Charles Kerfelt.
Iohn Baler. Ed. Morecock, NJ Nichols, r..
Eacho. and T.. Mitchell.
THE Varina Farmers Club held large
and enthusiastic meeting at Mr.. }. +.
Griggs's. near FourAiile Creek church.
"Wednesday night Mr.. W. O. Mosby read
n paper entitled, How TO Improve Poor
Land" which was received with much
favor. Mr.. Mosby will continue from time
10 time TO have matters discussed at the
club that will prove beneficial TO the
organization. Officers were elected, and
the selections were as follows: Mr.. q. A
McAlpine. president; Hiram Saxton. vice
president; Mr. Westerbelt, secretary; Mr.
Sunday. treasurer
The firing OF pistols at night In Hen
rico county. Fairfield district, has be-
come so frequent OF late that the people
desire the election OF a policeman TO
protect the inhabitants from such riot
Gus conduct. a policeman. while patroll-
ing his beat, could. with little effort. put
stop to such dangerous practice as
firing pistols at all times OF night. and
II Is hoped by the residents that at an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
A Little Plain Talk.

shreveport U.a.) Tines
The cradle TO rock the southern baby IS
imported. So is the ball and top OF the
boy. SO are the clothes OF the gifl.
Likewise. the wheels OF the youth and
the maiden, not excepting most OF the
needs OF the man and woman. Then he
old men and women die. and are buried
in imported collins, while their tosb-
stones are brought from distant marble
quarries.
Millions and billions are take from me
agricultural industries Of the South 20
purchase the necessities OF life, when
this country produces all these things
They Keep up manufacturers az the *
pense OF the southern wealth. and ye'
the South complains OF the lack Of means
and prosperity
When the people learn 10 utilize theii
boundless materials by the establishment
OF industries they will become wealthy
prosperous. and happy. What Is spent
In keeping alive distant northern
factories is what impoverishes me
people The capital. kept at home ana
utilized, will revolutionize existing con
ditions build up the factories and me
millions spent abroad will remain q.
home. and the raw material converted
into fabrics. utensils. implements, ana
articles In. daily use will cheaper these
necessities, because OF lessening the
expense OF production.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

Also, remember have always sold Trunks at wholesale
prices and have better assortment than ever and prices
lower than Come and look stock over and be
convinced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

Thish enterprise surely deserves. and /
believe will receive, the hearty sympathy
and cordial support of every loyal south
erner, whether he lived during the days
of the Confederacy or not.
G.. NJ. SMITHDEAL,
President Smithdeal Business College.
The Sons OF Veterans will meet to-
morrow night. and take suitable action in
this matter.
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augusta ga. Chronicle.)

Mr.. Bailey takes the proper view. The
Democrats cannot prevent tue final pas
sage OF the Republican tariff and there
is nothing TO be gained by filibus'cring
tactics. IL II will bring prosperity the
Democrats do not wish t. Peep the
people from having It. and II II vii, not
then the sooner II becomes effective the
sooner this will be demonstrated.
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Mr.. Conway Gets the Nomination.

In the report OF the Henrico primary,
printed in yesterdays paper. it appeared
that Mr.. George T.. Conway, a candidate
for Overseer OF the Poor in Tuckahoe
District. was defeated. AS a matter Of
slct Mr.. Conway led the ticket with POI
votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

An alarm OF fire was turned in from
Box 324 shortly after 2 O'clock this morn
ing. caused by the burning OF a fence
I'm rear of the residence of Mr.. j. Aston
Cabell. al Si7 west Grace street. The fire
Is believed TO have had its origin In some
hot ashes. which had been deposited
against the fence. The department re-
sponded promptly, and the blaze was ex-
tingulshed before any material damage
had been effected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

/ am glad TO endorse the appeal, and
will give my time and services TO the
work. FRANK w. CUNNINGHAM,
POLK MILLER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

tPhlIaueIphIa FftssI
Mr.. Corbett. the new senator from ore
gon, got his appointment from the GOV
ernor: the other MIR. Corbett got ms
disappointment from Mr.. FitxsimmohA
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F.W. DABNEY, Agent,
3OI east Broad, corner Third.

MONDAY MORNING will offer the balance of the stock
left from the purchase of the late firm of Dabney Saunders
Also lot of Ladies Dongoa Buttons bought for less than
cents the dollar This will be great Saving day for
you. Come early.
The herald., 1897-05-06
THE MUNHALL MEETINGS
A Large Congregation at Simpson
Tabernacle Last Night

Tabernacle Last Night
Simpson Tabernacle was filed to the
last back seat of the first gallery last
evening at the initial service of the
series Of meetings to be conducted by
Rev. L. W. Munhall,- D. D.. Of Phila-
delphia. On the platform with the
speaker were seated, Rev. w. j. Chi
chester. DR.. Warren F. Day. DR.. Nc
Lean. Rev. c. c. Smither and Rev. j.
A. B. Wilson, whose churches have uni
ted in these services.
The singing Is conducted by the COM
bined choirs Of the churches named, led
by Mr.. Chester Birch, who accompa-
MES the evangelist.
Mr.. Munhall is q man of fine presence
and robust physique, In early middle
life. His manner IN the pulpit is ami
mated and his remarks are accentuat-
ed with profuse gesticulation.
He speaks without notes rapidly and
fiuently and after the manner Of re-
vivalists he illustrates his points with
humorous, and pathetic anecdotes that
appeal to the emotions Of his hearers.
THE word Of God endureth forever"
was the text upon which the first SER
mon was based. It was an impassioned
and earnest presentation Of the un-
changing truth Of the scriptures and
their survival through all the changes
OF time and circumstances, since they
were written. The speaker held the
close and appreciative attention of the
Large congregation. Services will be
held every afternoon and evening this
week except Saturday.
The herald., 1897-05-06
PERSONAL

L. J. Rose, jr, of Ell Rio, is stopping at
the Hollenbeck.
Samuel Duncan, a mining man from
Eureka, is guest at the Nadeau.
]. B. Mullen, Southern Pacific agent al
Redondo, is guest at the Hollenbeck.
Harry E. Andrews of the Lewiston,
Me-, Journal, is in the city visiting
friends.
L. H. Lord, an insurance man from
San Francisco, is at the Nadean, accom-
panied by his wife.
p. J. Delay, who Is one Of the leading
attorneys Of Marysville, it at the Ma
deau,- accompanied by his wife.
Mr. and Mrs T. ]. Jenne of Oakland
are spending their honeymoon in Los
Angeles. They are stopping at the Hol-
lenbeck
Mrs o. McHenry of Modesto, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. c. G. Bilicke
of the Hollenbeck hotel. left for home
yesterday.
II. II. Isham of New York, who is on
his way home after a visit to the crater
Kilaeua, in the Sandwich islands, is at
the Hollenbeck.
r. P. Ruggles and wife of st. Louis.
MO-, are stopping at the Hotel Vincent
on Broadway Mr.. Ruggles Is an old
time railroad conductor.
c.. A. Kegeris, sub-postal clerk, has
been appointed postal clerk on the lire
San Francisco, Mendoza and Los Ange-
les r. p. o., and will leave for San Fran
cisco today.
The herald., 1897-05-06
A YOUNG ANaELENo
Now Pastor Of the Methodist Church
at Newton, Z. I.

Now Pastor Of the Methodist Church
at Newton, Z. I.
The announcement Of the Rev. Lincoln
H. Caswell's transfer from Southern
California to New York East conference
was made yesterday by Bishop Walden,
says the Brooklyn Daily Times. Mr..
Caswell is graduate of the University
of Southern California in the class of SO,
he having the special honors in his uni
versity course of first prize in the tate
oratorical contest.
This young man entered Drew The
illogical seminary last September to fur
ther fit him for the work Of his life and
in connection with his studies In the
ology is caring for parish on Long is-
land. Last Sunday in the absence of
DIR. Kidder from Trinity church, New
Haven, young Mr. Caswell supplied the
ulpit with great acceptability. The New
Haven Leader says Of his efforts:
although a young man, still in the
seminary. his sermons evinced mucn
depth of thought and his delivery was
e.oqu and impressive. The hearers
were -ry enthusiastic over the young
preacher, and bespoke for him a brilliant
future of usefulness in his chosen pro-
fession.'
The herald., 1897-05-06
A DASH TO DEATH
Runaway Team Strikes Street Car
With Fatal Results

The fine team of horses owned by
Orr & Hines. the Broadway undertake
ers, made break for liberty last even
Ing and found death instead. The team,
attached to the ambulance, was hltched
at a point on Union avenue and becom-
ing resttve broke the fastening and
dashed up the avenue to Seventeenth
street and thence down that thorough
fare at a rapid rate. When opposite
the Good Samaritan hospital they
dashed into an electric car coming up.
the force Of the collision killing one
horse outright and injuring the other
so seriously that it was shot shortly
afterward. The ambulance was not
badly damaged.
fortunately no one was injured and
the wagon was unoccupied. The street
car was also unoccupied save by the
motorman and conductor.
The herald., 1897-05-06
DEATH BY AsPHYx1AT1oN
Mrs. Mary Ellis Stevens Found Dead
Lii Her. Bed

Mrs. Mary Ellis Stevens was found
dead in her bed at 939 Union avenue yes
terday morning. A gas jet was turned
on and the ro%ow % Vas vas fyll ef gas. causing
asphyxiation. Mrs. Stevens was 81 years
Of age and was resident of San Diego,
where she has son living. She came to
Los Angeles to remain until after the
Fiesta. and has been staying with her
relative, 7. W.T.. Richards, on Union av-
enue. t
Mrs.. Stevens retired Tuesday night
apparently as well as usual. The next
morning she did not rise as early as
usual. and one Of the members of the
household went to call her shortly after
T. o'clock, finding her lying dead. A win
dow was partially open, but the room
was full of gas, The coroner was noti-
fed Of the discovery, but decided not to
hold an inquest. .
Mrs. Stevens son at San Diego was
notified and left Immediately for this
city, arriving yesterday afternoon. Two
other sons, who live in New York, were
also notified by telegraph. The deceased
woman's son at San Diego is a promi-
nent business man and is well-known in
this city. SO.
The body will be taken to San Diego
for burial.
The herald., 1897-05-06
rHlRD BESAlJT LEG URE
NAN THE MASTER OF HIS OWN
DESTINY
II One Would Be Reborn to q higher
Life There Must Be Right Liv-
ing In This

Mrs. Annie Besant's lecture last even
ing in the rooms OF the Friday Morning
club on "Man the Master Of HE Own
Destiny" was a practical, reasonable
plea for right living. 1t was given nat
urally. from a Theosophical point OF
view and the advantages to be gained
from reincarnation were pointed out az
an added incentive to follow the course
so clearly and logically presented.
The speaker said that natures laws
may be disregarded but they can never
be broken. As in science these invidlab BILE
Interchangeable laws may be utilized for
mans best physical good, and make him
a power over nature, so may mental and
moral laws be adopted II man will OBJ
serve, and learn how to use them in
matters Of conduct.
Mrs. Besant then explained that
karma Is simply cause and effect There
are three great forces In karmic law
upon which ones future depends and
which man is generating constantly as
his heart and lungs perform their func-
tions In his physical body. The first
force, is thought, which builds charac-
ter; as one thinks SO shall his future
character be. The eecond IL desire, which
turns to external objects with the de-
termination to possess them, and every
desire ties one to the place where 1t can
be realized. The third Is the effect of
ones actions upon others. Nature reck-
ons up the effect Of each man on those
about him and casts up debtor and
creditor accounts for all. Therefore, in
the belief of reincarnation for the future
lives Of men, the character is built by the
thought forces in this life, the plane of
rebirth is determined in direct ratio as
the desires are controlled, curbed. and
directed: and as one spreads good hap
piness in this life among his fellows go
shall he reap the fruit Of his reward upon
his renaissance.
Mrs. Besant gave some concrete illus
trations to her theme. and closed with
few suggestive words as to the manner
Of overcoming, and counteracting the
evil effects Of past shortcomings by
generating present good. The fourth
and last lecture will be given this after
noon in Odd Fellows hall, 220A South
Main street, at o'clock with the subject
Life After Death"
The herald., 1897-05-06
City News In Brief


Orr q Hines, undertakers. removed to
~ South Broadway. Tel. Main e5.
yCall tel. Main 243 for ambulance. Kreg-
elo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
: Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors
Independently. 536 South Spring street
Telephone 1929. 5 ,sis5
! Watches cleaned. rs cents: main
springs, so cents; crystals. 10 cents
Patton. PA South Broadway.
The many friends of Mrs Goldsmith
(nee Marjorie Mackenzie), will be panied
to learn Of her death at White Lake, N
r., May 4th. A,Fi5 hrs q
Mrs. Annie Besant will lecture this af-
ternoon, 3 o'clock, at Odd Fellows hall,
2E0h South Main street. Subject: Life
After Death" Admission rs cents. L
s Adams Bros. dentists. 2s3h South
Spring street. Painless filing and ex-
tracting. Best sets Of teeth from IS to
so. Hours. to s; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Special excursion to Catalina Sunday.
Connection with steamer made by Ter
minal trains only. Leave First street
station 8 a. M, returning arrive Z: 80 p. m.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block. first floor, rooms 1873, 1874. 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to s. Tel. 1927.
H. G. Lichtenberger'e art emporium,
located at 202 South Spring street, in the
Wilcox building. IL the best place to pur-
chase frames, pictures and art materials.
Remember this store when you desire
anything new and artistic.
Second Presbyterian church give an
excursion to Terminal island next Sat-
urday. Terminal railway makes lowest
rate that will be offered to the beach
this season. Every one invited. Train
leaves Downey avenue $40 a. M; First
street, $3.50 a. m.
The herald., 1897-05-06
HARRoLD's SUICIDE
A Statement Of Facts by His Father
in-LaW--Hrroueous Reports

- - - SsSes%<4s~N - - esSS9 ~ 44A0 - essAAVA
in-Law--Hrroneous Reports
From statement made last night by
J. B. Harris, father-in-law of Elam w.
Harold, the wealthy rancher who COM
mitted suicide at his place in Ventura
county while insane on Friday morning
last. 1t appears that several inaccuracies
were contained In the first published
reports Harold discharged both bar
rels Of a shotgun into his abdomen while
insane, the deed being committed in his
own BEDROOM instead of in the barn, as
stated. The family were at breakfast
when the report bf the gun was heard
and Immediately rushed to the spot, but
assistance was Of no avail Harold dy-
ing an hour and half later, although
he recovered CONSCIOUSNESS and talked
nationally before the end came.
Within a few minutes after the death
Mr.. Harris sent one Of the emplsyes of
the ranch to the nearest telephone, half
mile away, and the coroner was noti-
fed and proceeded to the scene. Mr..
Harris absolutely contradicts the state
ment that the family or relatives made
any attempt at concealing the tragedy,
the inquest was held before Jury and a
verdict Of suicide by gunshot wound
while insane was rendered. Both Drs.
Bard and Kelsey, who had treated the
deceased, were of the opinion that his
mind had been unbalanced for some time.
Coroner Baker of Santa Paula has COR
roborated Mr.. Harris statements as to
his immediate call to the scene and that.
while bowed with grief, the family did all
In their power to facilitate the necessary
official investigation.
In speaking of Harrold's queer actions
and undoubted insanity Mr.. Harris
states that while the deceased was in
good financial standing, he became pos
|sessed of the delusion that he owed sew
!eral hundred thousand dollars and that
he was liable to lose his property. In
point Of fact Harold did not owe SIC. 1000,
which he could at any time have paid.
That he was worried over the woman
who had at one time caused him go much
anxiety Is improbable. She knew Har-
rold in Texas where he was extensively
engaged in cattle raising and after he
was married appeared upon the scene
making claims upon him.
At this juncture Harold laid the case
before Mr.. Harris and requested that he
make personal investigation, which he
did, going back to Texas and coming
back satisfied that the woman had no le-
gal claim upon him. Harold, Mr.. Harris
states positively, was never married nor
divorced previous to wedding Miss Har-
ris. At the time the woman appeared on
the scene, six or seven years ago, she
was dealt with entirely by Mr.. Harris
and left. having not been seen since. She
is well-known in Ventura, where she is
said to have conducted boarding, house
She is now reported to be in the city and
in communication with attorneys but
has so far kept her addres secret.
The herald., 1897-05-06
The Indian Plague

NEW YORK, May 5.-A dispatch to
the Journal from Bombay says: The
plague continues to diminish in Bombay
it has fallen to an average of fifteen
cases daily. 1t Is diminishing at Poonah
also and at Kurachee. New plague GEN.
ters have been formed at Kutch and at
Maldin. The cases at Bombay have gone
too far for DR.. Yerzin to continue his ex-
periments. He is, however, treating a
Few patients with serum, which has just
arrived from Paris. Good results have
been obtained in many cases with strong
injections. One drawback is that with
the available serum, doses have to be
reinforced. and more active serum is.
therefore, needed.
The herald., 1897-05-06
In the Ring

MUNCIE Ind. May 5.-Two hundred
sports tonight held a prize fight in the
Forest Hill United Brethren church yard
The principals were Dan Bailiff of Lima,
champion heavyweight Of Ohio and In
diana. and Gus German of San Francisco.
Bailiff knocked his man out in the fourth
round, after a vicious fight. German was
nearly killed by a blow over the heart.
LEXINGTON, KY, May 5.-Van Heest
got the decision over Stout in the four
teenth round.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Fields Restoration

RICHMOND,V Va, May 5.-It is learned
upon good authority here that Justice
Field of California, one OF the Associate
Justices of the United States Supreme
Court, will shortly resign, and Nathan
Goff of Wes& Virginia. the oldest
United States Circuit Judge, will be ap-
pointed in his stead. Should this pla n
be carried out. 1t is claimed that Judge
Edmund Waddill, jr., Of this city, will
be given Judge Gof's place. The matter
has caused considerable interest among
the members Of the legal fraternity
here,