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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Primitive RnntIst Association.

FLOYD, VA, September ESPECIALLY
Smiths River Association OF the Primi-
tive Baptist Church convened at Salem
church, in this county, on Saturday last,
and continued three days. adjournine
Monday afternoon. The association was
attended by people from all the adjoining
counties, ard from North Carolina. On
Sunday a vast number were present, the
crowd being estimated at from 1900 10
5000. The multitudes were fed and most
Hospitality entertained by the good peo-
pie of the neighborhood Good order pre-
vailed. except that on Saturday night n
young man named Custer became disor-
DERBY; was promptly arrested. tried, and
fined s.; was sent 10 Jail on Sunday. and
Monday morning he was on the chain
gang beating rock.
Among those who were present from a
distance were Elders Z. ID. Gold. -
Wayatt. and F.. j. Stone. of North Caro-
lima; Elders ]. c. Hall and Peter Corn,
OF Carroll county; Mr.. and Mrs. c. b.
Keesee, of Martinsville. Va; Mrs. j. D..
Martin. of Leaksville. n. c.; Messrs.
George NJ. Helms and o.. II. Price and
DR.. T. NJ. Greer. of Franklin county; DR..
A. A. Cannaday and Mr. G. NJ. Turner, Of
Roanoke City, and Captain William
Smith, of Montgomery.
Ii is exceedingly dry here at this time,
and preparation for seeding wheat is
much retarded in consequence, the farm
ers being unable to plough.
Mr.. H. ID. Twyman. of Madison county,
United States Gauger. is visiting the
brandy distilleries in the county. and the
'stillers complains that he measures the
pumice too accurately, and that they
cannot afford to still If they are required
to give such strict account
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
FITZ LEE.

General Fitz Lee reached New York
from Habana yesterday, but though dill
gently questioned upon the subject, he
has not yet stated whether or not he ex-
poets to return to Cuba again. His
work in Cuba has given quite general
satisfaction TO. the country. and 1t is con-
ceded that no man can fill that post bet
ter than he has done, but the Republi-
can politicians want all OF the offices
In sight, and we should not wonder II
some Of them were impatient to fill Lees
official shoes. On the other hand. we
are inclined to believe that the General
would now be glad to return to Virginia,
where his greatest interests lie. and
where he continues to enjoy great mea-
sure of popularity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

large. Here will arise necessity for
tho urban communities to look after their
own interests wei.
We should not attempt to escape our
Just share of the burden Of taxation. but
we ought to see to It. II possible, that
nothing more than that 81 exacted of us.
SO. friends. make note of the fact that
the Richmond Democratic primary vii!
take place on September 18th. and begin
at once to canvass the merits Of the va
rious candidates, to the end that Rich
mond may have her interests well pro-
tectcd in the next Legislature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
FOUND DYING.
A Stranger Commits Suicide In the
Streets of Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, September S.-(Spe-
cial)-At $50 o'clock this morning an
unknown white man was found lying near
SouthalPs stables with a bullet in his
head and in his hand tightly-grasped
pistol. In his pocket was an empty lauda-
mum bottle and half box of cartridges
that fitted his pistol, a 32-calIbre British
bulldog. There were no papers in his pock-
cts by which he might be identihed.
When he was found life was not extinct,
but after remaining unconscious three
hours he died. The strangers death was
a clear case of suicide. He had placed
the muZzle i'm his mouth and pulled the
trigger. The bullet ranged upward ana
lodged in the brain. 1t was subsequently
learned that he came from Hampton two
weeks ago, ii being the impression here
that he was an inmate of the Soldiers
Home. He was frequently under the in
fuence of liquor. and had gone to a ply
stefan several times for treatment, but
invariably declined TO tell his name. It
was also learned that he had written
letter to Mrs. Eva Low. Norwalk, Conn,
who is believed to be his sister. 1t IS also
said that he has a married sister in New
York and a nephew on the battleship
Iowa. The deceased was apparently about
60 years of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
xryv YORK POLITICS.

It Is believed by some Of the ieadihs
politicians OF New York that the t'o"'
Thomas Croker, who has just returne"
from Europe will run for Mayor OF ''ea'-
err New York. 1t is limited. TO tnat MI
Bryan will lend his good Offices to ram
many so to arrange matters that durihs
the coming municipal campaign the cur
rency question shall not be brought into
issue. How this Is to be done Is not
clear 10 outsiders. but 1t is generally con-
ceded that there are some mighty shre"o
and far-seeing politicians among the ram
manyites. 1t is said that IL MT. Dryan
will further this scheme he Will lose no
thing when the presidential vote comes TO
be taken In 1900.
IL the Democrats Of New YORK shouio
be able to "get together" for the coming
great campaign, 1t is more than the ne
publicans seem likely to do. Mayor strong
is out of favor. and will not be consid-
cred in the making of the nomination.
Who the Republican candidate Will be
the Hon. Tom Plat, party boss, only
knows, and at present he will tell no one
his secret But certain 1t Is that he VIII
have none of Professor Seth Low, who
has been nominated as candidate by
the "Citizens Union" This union Is for
the most part composed of men who con-
slider themselves too good for either OF
the two old parties. But If Tammany
Hall should show its old-time strength
and Seth Low should remain in the field.
the Republicans could hardly escape de-
feat. Mr.. Low would quite surely draw
more votes from the Republicans than
from the Democrats.
Such is the political situation upon the
eve of the first campaign for filing the
chief magistracy of Greater New York.
a position of power only second in con-
sequence to that of President Of the
United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
A Great Virginian.

louisville Ry) Courier-Journal)
John Randolph Tucker, Of Virginia
was not the least eminent or distinguish
ed member of family OF statesman and
jurists that included such illustrious
names as that of his father Henry st.
George Tucker, and his uncle. John Ran
dolph Of Roanoke. That he did not
occupy the attorneygeneralcy of the
United States, nor represent Virginia in
the upper House Of Congress, was as
cribable far less TO his own eminent and
recognized fitness than to a popularity
Of the times, which permits mediocre
self-seeking to outstrip merit in the race
for political preferment. When in 1866
the new order of Democracy came in such
leaders as Thurman, and Mcdonald and
Tucker were not known at court, and.
serving out his last term, in the lower
House of Congress, John Randolph
son, the hardly less brilliant Henry ny,
from Ss; George S%giIc Tucker Sss and withdrew
shades of Washington and Lee. where
until his death last spring, he served as
the head Of the Law College. loved ana
revered by the students as he was honor
ed and respected by the country at large.
No man of his time drew to himself a
larger measure of affection than this
truly great Virginian. A scholar and a
thinker IN all arts, literary and social
he was like his father before him, pre-
eminently a jurist; a judge of law; and
a judge of law who was able TO deliver
It's expositions with rare eloquence and
SURPRISING clearness. His law lectures
Will rank with any of the writings OF
Story and Kent. His place in the Val
halla Cloisters Is with Marshall and
Writ
1t is proposed by the old associates and
disciples of Judge Tucker TO erect at
Lexington, Va, his home, and the scene
of his labors as a teacher, a memorial
hall, and, 10 this end, considerable pro-
gress has been already made Contri-
buttons have come from New England
and New York, well as from Virginia
and the West and South, and. as soon as
money enough has been subscribed to
insure the completion OF the edifice the
work Will be begun. 1t will be a noble
and fitting monument to an American
or the very first order of intellect
character, and service, and Kentucky
should be among the earliest to be en-
achievement. Wherever there is a WASH
ington and Lee alumnus. he will we feel
assured. be eager to enroll himself
1t has been suggested that the Alumni
Association of Louisville take the lead
and inaugurate a movement. first for the
city and then for the State and, in order |
the better to facilitate this, the Courier |
Journal will be glad to give its columns
to the business of bringing together and |
forming some union among the friends |
followers, and admirers OF Judge Tucker
who may be in reach of it's circulation |
and influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

The estimate of the Mark Lane Express
Of the shortage of the foreign wheat
crop is probably the most reliable yet
published. It's figures show that the COM
bned wheat surplus of the United States
and Canada will not be sufficient to sup
ply the deficiency in other countries. and
that. logically, there will be largely in
creased demand abroad for American
corn; also that continued firm prices
for grain may be expected. At the same
time, it should be said that conservative
men continue to warn farmers that in
holding wheat for the sl.25 mark, to
which, in certain quarters. 1t is predicted
it will so, they take SPECTATORS risks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
We Welcome fhe "R.v

PittSburg Chronicle-IeleSrapn.)
An envoy from old Neptune's realm,
And one we well remember.
Now comes to help US celebrate
The advent of September.
He finds a welcome everywhere,
From palace TO the cloister.
And people give receptions warm
To their old friend Sir Oyster.
To every banquet he will go.
And join in giving pleasure
To all who sit around the board
Extol him as a treasure.
His generosity is shown
Where'er old friends are meeting,
For he will shell out every time
Ii comes his turn in treating.
He's at the call of every man
For supper. breakfast, dinner.
And never an objection makes
To serving saint or sinner.
He often helps 10 clear the throat
OF Scripturai expounder;
He adds zest 10 appetite
or each belated rounder.
In every circle he'll be found.
The low as well as upper.
And from noisy feast nell go
To pose at some church supper:
He'll cheer us up wheneer we feel
Effects of weather mUrky,.
And quietly he'll help 10 I'LL
The big Thanksgiving turkey.
Though we NAV often make him hot,
He'll never try evasion.
But do his best 10 help along
on every glad OCCASION
For eight long months he'll thus prolong
The joyful celebration,
And then again 10 sea he'll go
For rest and recreation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Chicago. "Cause Ceiebre.v
Baltimore SUM-

The Luetgert murder case now on trial
in Chicago recalls the celebrated Webster
Parkman murder. which took place i'm
Boston many years ago. Parkman WAS
killed by Webster i'm Webster's room and
the body of the murdered man was de-
stroyed piece by piece in the stove. The
teeth were not so readily destroyed. and
the discovery OF them In the ashes led
10 he conviction of the murderer In the
Luetgert case the prisoner is on trial for
the murder of his wife. There seems TO
be no direct evidence against him. The
State must rely upon circumstantiai evil
dence not only to prove that Luetgert
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

According TO the Washington cores
pondent of the Baltimore American the
| Supreme Court OF the United States will
| decide ere long the validity Of the pre-
| sent civil service system. There has
| been so much contention over the ex-
listing civil service laws that President
| Mckinley is determined TO settle once
| for all the question of the constitution
| atty of all present laws affecting the
Civil Service Commission. Attorney
General McKenna has resolved that
IL possible, the case OF Wood,
the Superintendent of the Railway
Mail Service, stationed at Louis
vile, who seeks TO enjoin POST
master-General Gary and First-Assist-
/ ant-Postmaster-G General Heath from re-
moving him from office, shall be taken
up to the Supreme Court. The case comes
I'D in the local court next Saturday
In the event that the case goes against
the government, it will be taken at once
10 the Supreme Court. Should the gov
eminent succeed, then, on the first
occasion of a defeat in similar case,
an appeal will be taken and an opinion
sought from the final tribunal of this
country. The correspondent further
says:
The Post-Office Department is almost
overwhelmed by cases of this Kind. Ever
since President Mckinley issued his or
ders forbidding removals in the classi-
fled service, unless for cause, post
IN. IL, Il. h. col
service are declining to surrender their
positions TO their successors, and are in
sisting on remaining in office until the
expiration of their terms. The usual proce-
dure by the department is to notify an
inspector to take charge of the Office
which the rebellious postmaster refuses
to surrender, and, If need be, TO GUST
the official bodily. In each case the
postmaster adopts the course pursued by
Mr.. Wood, of applying for an injunction
in the nearest Federal Court, prohibiting
the Postmaster-General from removing
him until his term expires. The post
office authorities believe that sooner or
later some Federal judge will grant an
Injunction restraining the Postmaster
General. Then the case will go up to the
Supreme Court.
Whether or not the courts are going
to help the Republicans abolish the
civil service system we do not know, but
we have seen enough TO convince us that
some of the departmental officials at
Washington are engaged in a conspiracy
to take possession Of all Federal places
and give them to Republican henchmen
The President may be very much in favor |
of civil service, but If he is, he must |
know that many of his subordinates are |
opposed to the system. Furthermore, |
these suoordinates seem to feel sure that |
they will not offend the President by |
sezng all the offices for and in behalf |
Of the Republican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

The tramp is much abused animal.
1t isn't so that "he IS no use to no
body" Under certain conditions he can
be made a source of great revenue. This
has been demonstrated in Oneida
county, N. Y. 1t appears that when
ever a railroad tie or county road
knight is arrested in Oneida county,
the Sheriff RECEIVERS rs cents as turn
key, and as every tramp gets "sent
up for tifty-nine days the same
thrifty official receives $245 per week
for boarding him. OF this $l.45 per
week is estimated 10 be clear gain, and,
therefore,. every tramp who is arrest
ed represents a net profit to the Sheriff
of $l3. AS the Sheriff is said to feed
and quarter very we'll, and does not re-
quire his boarders to work. he Is very
popular, and it frequently occurs du-
ring cool weather that when a tramp
is let out he shows his appreciation Of
the Sheriff's Kindness by getting arrest
ed again, thus contributing another $l3
to the profits of the worthy official.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Progress of the Female Physician.

The State Medical Association, in ses-
sion last week at the Hot Springs, set
tied the question OF admitting women
doctors to membership by passing gene
raj resolution TO admit all worthy female
practitioners.
Thus have our friends, the female doc
tors, gained another point, and very
valuable one. over conservatism. They
have fortified themselves thus for an
other advance which we hope TO see
them make pretty soon, and that Is TO
secure compulsory employment OF female
physicians in female wards in the state
hospitals and female Institutions, not to
play second fiddle TO some male physician
in such institutions, but TO be on an In
dependent footing. subject only TO the
general authorities, just as male physi-
clans are employed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

According to the report of the New
York Bureau of Vital Statistics, issued
on Saturday last, the population OF New
York city-not the Greater New York,
but just the proposed Boroughs Of Man
haitian and the Bronx, that is, Man
north of the Harlem-has passed the
100000 mark, the figures given in the
official report being 2,0O0,916
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
RAILWAY COMPANY.
RiChmOnd Va Septemb

Richmond, Va, September s. 1897.
The annual meeting OF the STOCK
HOLDERS or THE CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY for
the election Of directors and for the
transaction of such other business as may
lawfully come before the meeting Tin
Guiding the ratification of all acts of the
Board of Directors, and all committees
thereof, since the last annual meeting)
will be held at the office of the company.
in the Pace Building. in the city Of Rich
mond. Va, on TUESDAY, the 18th day
of October, 1897 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The stock transfer-books will be closed
at the office Of Messrs. j. y. Morgan *
Co.. No. % Wall street. New York, on
Saturday, September IS. 1897. at II o'clock
noon. and will reopen on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 20 1897, at 10 O'clock A. Nj.
G. Il. WEXFORD,
sc SOW Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09


An American duchess is in Jail in Lon
She has appealed for aid to the American
Legation, on the ground that she is a
citizen Of this country. but. alas! she A
informed that she lost her citizenship
rights when she became the wife Of the
foreigner who is now her liege lord.
and whose title is of doubtful au-
thenucity, to say the least of it. Her
husband is with her-in jail--and claims
TO be Brazilian noble Of the creation
Of Dom Pedro. The couple have been
living high. at other peoples expense
since the Queens Jubilee. Now, will
our American girls take further warn
ing?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

Being asked to give his views, the Hon.
John w. Daniel tells New York paper
that the high price Of wheat is mani
testify due to the increased demand OF
foreign countries, due to crop failures
there. The low price of silver bullion"
he adds, is 'manifestly due to the de-
creased demand due to the progressive
closing of the minis to its coinage" He
argues that ''if there were still greater
failures of crops in other countries.
wheat would so higher. And If the pro-
hibtion OF silver coinage were followed
by the prohibition of the use of silver in
the arts, the bullion would become
worthless" So too. he believes it would
be with gold, II it were subjected to ike
discrimination. But he thinks II silver
were restored to free coinage it would
instantly so up in price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
RICHMOND COLLEGE,

Courses in Literature, Philosophy, SCI.
ence. and Law, leading TO degrees o.
Bachelor Of Arts, Master OF Arts. Bache.
lor Of Science, and Bachelor OF Law.
Courses entirely elective City students
NAV study In any one OF the twelve ds.
Dartments OF Latin, Greek. English.
French, German, Mathematics. Physics,
sion. or Law, and pay only Tor no
classes they take. No charge Tor library,
gymnasium, or baths. -Four instructors
in gymnasium.
Session begins SEPTEMBER ga Aa-
dre~s
President f. w. BoATWRIGHT.
au 18TH. Su&Tu20t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
NolLEY,s SCHOOL FOR BoYs.

1O7 NORTH PINE STREET. NEAR
Monroe Park-G. NJ. Motley. Principal:
ID. II. Rucker, Associate Princpal-opens
MONDAY. September 10th. New pupil,
enrolled Friday and Saturday, nth and
18th Of September. A well-equipped gym.
nasium free TO all pupils under a come.
tent instructor. A limited number o,
boarders taken. Circulars at the book.
stores and Chelf's drugstore. opposite ths
school-house For further particulars al.
dress till September 18th the PRINCIPAL.
at Ashland. Va. an i7-tSo3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Supreme Court of Appeals.

STANTON, VA. September S.-(Spe-
cial.)-These were the proceedings or the
Supreme Court of Appeals to-day:
A writ of error and suDersedeas was
awarded NJ. NJ. Moore in Triplett VS..
Moore From Shenandoah Circuit Court.
Solenberger VS.. Hers ADMINISTRATORS
was fully argued and submitted.
Ford q Bennick VS.. y. G. Watts, Sheriff.
was argued in part. and continued.
ID. c. O'Flaherty and Harry X. Kerr
qualified to practice I'm this court.
kimball & Fink, receivers or the Nor
folk and Western railroad, VS.. Borden,
will be called next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

Ex-President Cleveland is reported to
have appraised his property, real and
personal, for the purposes of the Prince
ton On. j. tax-gatherers, at $4,000 This
is quite small sum, in view of all the
circumstances, and seems to indicate
that the ex-Presdent, now that he Is
only a taxpayer, has acquired one of
the well-known habits of tax-payers-a
modest estimate of ones wealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
West Virginia Teachers Draw a Hair
Line.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribur

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
A Clarksburg (W. Va special says
Morgan County Teachers Institute has
passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That as a body OF teachers
we condemn the use OF alcohol and to-
bacco by the teachers, and we also con-
denim the habit of those male teachers
who sit in the school-room with their hair
parted in the middle and their pants in
their boot tons"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
(so lisa. Tu. Thlyfr)
pULfIT FURNITURE, SC.

THE CARPETS TAKEN FROM THE
floors Of the Second Baptist Church are
FOR SALE. Can be seen at the church
TO-DAY. September 9th. between the
hours OF . and 10 O'Clock. Sc cit.
FOR SALE. WALNUT PULPIT FIR
NiTuRE AND PART OF PEWS taken
from, the Second Baptist church. Rich
mond. Va. Address
w. J. wHITEHURST,
j. l.. PEIPPEN.
au SLIM Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

General Masso is reported, In advance
Of the official returns, to have been elect
ed President of the inchoate republic of
Cuba. According to his picture in the
papers, he is quite a fine-looklng fellow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Office City School Roar3
Richmond. Va. September 3. lW-
EXAMINATION OF NEW APPLICANT

An examination for the benefit of NEW
MINI Ufcu SclfOoT. an - ~ IL
the High-School building on FRIDAY
September 10th. 1897. commencing al \
o'clock. BY order OF the Board
WILLIAM II, FOX. SuYernterdort
Charles y Radv clerk 81 . 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Wed in Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. September
ESPECIAL. Miss Augusta Hotopp was
married tonight at the residence of her
father. Mr.. William Hotopp. Of Pen Park,
to Rev. Charles G. Morhart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
A Freight Jumps the Track.

STANTON, VA, September s-(Spe-
cial.)-A Chesapeake and Ohio east-bound
freight jumped the track I'm the yards
here to-day. The merchandise 81 three
cars was badly damaged, and the main
track blocked for four or five hours. No
persons were hurt. The way is clear tc-
night.