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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02

The bright varieties require aross,nei
different treatment from the cohrse'
heavy shipping. The conuitions mere III
Florida are not unlike those In CUBA.
The seasons and climate are not unlike.
II grows rapidly here. natures In from
sixty TO ninety days. IL not allowed 10
ripen fully. is cut by clipping OF the
stock I'm small sections. which are thrown
across n smooth pole Is feet long cypress
noles preferredD and then carried direct
Iv ia The curing-house. This Is the span
ish process. as / am Informed. Three
crops ar. grown during the season. FIRST
crop IL being planted now. After this Is
removed a cron from the suckers, then
a crop in the fall. which IL saved In No
ven,ber. so on the acre they estimate
,,iold Of from 80 TO I 100 pounds. II Is
nlonted I'm rows 21-2 feet apart, and from
- "a Is inches I'm the row. The lightest Of
orr valley lands in Virginia would,
should think. require a greater distance.
From what / have seen and heard OF this
tobacco. | should think that II would do
better I'm the lighter sOils-on the sandy
Stones Of our hills and mountaineering by
a liberal use OF sulphate Of potash and a
ught sprinkle OF acid phosphate, or be-
ter. perhaps. fertilizer OF high grade
adapted to Tobacco, literally applied
would produce this tobacco as near 10
perfection as may be obtainable IN Nlr-
ginia.
You will excuse the length Of this let
ter. ] feel deeply interested IN any
measure that will promote healthy re-
action in the depressed condition OF our
coworkers in old Virginia. with much
regard l remain, very truly yours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Fatal Freight-Trsin Accident.

SAVANNAH, GA, April Freight
Train No. ~, on the Central OF Georgia
road. which left Macon last night, ran
into a washout four miles south OF Oco-
nee. Ga, soon after midnight this morn
ing. The washout was seveuty-nye feet
long and four feet deep. The engine am
nine cars went into e. The other sixteen
cars OF the train remained on the track.
Brakeman Joel 5. Bragg. OF Macon.
was caught under the tender and crushed
10 death.
Engineer w. A. Ryan. Of Savannah. had
his left leg broken, and was bruised
about the head.
Fireman Hugh Grady was bruised ana
shaken M.
A wreelSing train from Macon arrived
on the scene six hours after the accident.
Passenger trains met a the scene or the
accident, and their passengers were trans
ferred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02


ana sydney II. Jasper. interest In 20 feet
on south side Dover street. 20 feet west
VI randolph, subject TO liens amounting
a. +. Lawsha and wife TO James -.
oickerstaff, Is IA feet on south aide Mich.
$500. VI
Elizabeth A. Lipscomb 10 w. ! Linz
comp 80 feet on north side Clay street
netween Graham and Gilmer, subject to
liens. $40.
refer Morris's trustees TO George w.
Mospy 20 feet on north side Cabeli street.
feet west Of Hickory. s205
Is. r. Pollard and wife to Florence s.
spotts's trustee. IS feet on south side
baker street. 81 feet west OF St Peter.
subject TO lien OF 5000. 500.
r. h. Woodson TO Alfred l.. Brown.
haii interest I'm l4l-2 feet on west side
Williamsburg avosue. i6 feet south OF
Nicholson street s..
W. 6. Wilkinson and wife TO Florence
>. Wife Of A. =. SPOTS. p feet on east
slde Hickory street. 800 feet north Of
Baker. $500.
Henrico; W. G. Hobson and wife 10 G.
watt. Taylor. GO feet on north side In
man avenue. 60 feet west Of sixth street,
East Richmond. 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
A New Political Club Formed.

A representative body OF the Young
Business Mems Club, of jefferson Ward,
gathered at their meeting-place last eve
ming and perfected the organization CT a
Democratic club, which was commenced
al their last weekly meeting. They elect
cd the following officers for the ensuing
six months: ). Stern. president; T.. {.
O'SuIlIvan, vice-president; ID. Connell
treasurer.
They decided &c name their political Or
ganization THE John w. Daniel Demo
cratic Association" pending Major
Daniels permission, which has not yet
been secured. The club was addressed
by several businessmen, and was enter
tanned by songs. Rotations. etc.. by it's
meVbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
FAILURE .OF PAGE BROTHERS.
independent Ice Company Goes TO
the MnII-LiabIIities About S3,3oo'


The independent Ice Company OF
Charles A. and Howard p. Page. trading
as Page Brothers. at No. Sl9 west Bro'o
street made an assignment late yester-
Gay afternoon TO Allen @. Collins, trustee
with Liabilities amounting 10 about VOW
The property assigned consists OF all
stock equipment. horses. wagons, &c.
OF the Independent Ice Company an
chooses IN action, book accounts, &c. anu
the trustee r. 70 take immediate fhalse
and convert the assets into cash Attei
the payment Of the expenses OF recording
the deed. executing the trust a commits
sion Of per cent 20 the trustee, ana Nov
fO counsel for services rendered, the ere
lit0rs are provided for in TWO Glasses d.
follows:
First class-Charles n. Largford. note
500. Charles il. Page, check Tor S5'oV iol
money loaned by him.
Second class-Planters' National Bank'
note sgHO7: holder OF note due April 49,
la7. for qC0O7: Kersten & Won kosenegk,
note for 5000: holder Of note due June H.
1sG. Tor S2l82O; r. +. Murphy q Son, note
Tor 81. 81, 1. l.. Sutherland. note Tor SlSrtei
holder OF demand note for $1,000; Pealo,
Peacock a Kerr. s39O.2l; Russell Creek
Coal Company. s3lSG; Mutual lee Delivery
COMPANY. $l07.59 j. NJ Buchanan. 40;
D. Brown. Jr., 81. J. A. Walsh, sl5;
Flniayson e. Frayser. $3.50; Walthall 4
Jenkins Si1. G r. Page. note $50. James
McGraw. x2.O3: J. 4. Reynolds * Brother
3 -. and a number OF other cIeuitors
smaller amounts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
AcoIinn Recital.

There was standing-room only at the
aeolian concert, given by Mr.. Walter ID.
Moses yesterday afternoon. These con-
certs appear to grow in popular favor,
and are attracting the earnest atten-
ton of the musicians Of the city The
following interesting programme was
played: Midsummer Nights Dream,
overture. Mendelssohn; Melody in F.
Rubnstein; Manhattan Beach March,
Sousa; lie Rouet dOmphale'' sympho-
mic poem. Saint Saens: la Paloma"
(The Dove). Yradier: THE Last Smile"
Wallenhaupt; Bronze Horse" overture
Amber
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
M.IlENzIE GORDON HERE TONIGHT
lie VIII He the Central Figure in
the Sfar-Course Concert.


Tonight will witness one OF the leading
musical events Of the season. Mr. Me-
I<enzie Gordon. the famous tenor of st.
Bartholemew's church, New York, win
sing at the star course entertainment to
be given in the association han. Mr..
Gordon appeared in Richmond one year
ago I'm the Wednesday Clubs May Fes-
tival. and made a great name for himself
as a tenor soloist. His temperance to-
night i'm the popular star course Is the
talk Of the city, not only are musical
circles interested, but all lovers OF vocal
music anticipating rare treat. Mr.
Gordon is in excellent health and voice.
His support will be the talented violinist
of Washington, Miss Bertha Lucas and
Mss Irene Rowland, the popular mono
loguist. of the capital city. Mr.. Jacob
Reinhardt will be the accompanIst, and
the entertainment VIII De hrst-Ciass ia
every particular.
There had been $40 seats taken up TO
last night. leaving only sixty TO be had
to-day. The following is the attractive
programme: .,, 9,
Seventh Concerto, "Adagio ct Allegro -
de Beriot) Miss Lucas.
1.-The Tiger Lily" (scene from Philips
Herne) Miss Rowland
la Fieur que ~ NJ ANdls 'etee'
(Camen) Mr.. Gordon.
"Behind a Curtain" (Mrs. Burton Har-
rison) Miss Rowland.
"Reverie," (VieuXtemps) Miss Lucas.
(a) The Land O. the Lea (Arthur
Foote): Cb) "Nita Gitana." Neginald de
Koven.) Mr.. Gordon.
"Mazurka Caprice" Carl Bohm0 Miss
Lucas.
"That Waltz Of Won Webers." Mora
perrv) Miss Rowland, with violin obli-
(a1 "Wenn Ich in Define Angen Sen"
Rogers). 90 "Slumber Song" Oennee).
fc) "Aime-Aoi." On. Bemberg) Mr. Cor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Success WITH CUBAN TOBACCO.
The Crop Grows Well In Florid" ana
Urings Good Prices.

The following letter from an intelligent
and thoroughly reliable gentleman gives
some highly interesting information on
a subject in which considerable interest
has been aroused in Virginia, especially
among tobacco-growers:
Safety Harbor,
Hinsborough Co., Fla, March p. 1897.
Colonel Thomas whitehead Commission
err Of Agriculture. Richmond, Va:
My Dear Sir,-A few observations from
this location may be OF interest 10 those
of our friends TO whom you have distri-
buted Cuban tobacco seed.
The raising of this tobacco in Florida
was brought about, as many other enter
prises are from the force Of circum-
stances. Two years ago there was a dis
astrous freeze here. which in Middle ana
North FLORIDA weli-nigh finished up the
orange industry Then followed the Gu
ban rebellion, which in measure cut
off from the factories located In this
country their supply Of Cuban tobacco.
Yebor City. the adjunct Fl Tampa CITY,
and the most onterprising part OF it,
manufa, uring largely cigars from i'm
ported Cuban tobacco interested the
Floridians in growing this tobacco. II
successful, the onerous duties which were
paid for every pound would be saved TO
them II II could be raised here possess
ing the peculiar qualities OF the Cuban
then IL would prove a boon for Florida,
and a good thing for the manufacturer.
The experiments limited as they have
been, have proved entirely satisfactory,
as | am informed. The prices obtained
have been so far beyond those which we
are accustomed 10 In Virginia that l
hesitate 10 mention them lest / excite
the doubts of some OF our old planters,
one lot however, recently sold 5000
pounds) brought so l am credbly IN
formed. $50 600. This was raised near
Fort Meade. Small lots, raised from one
TO FIVE acres, have been sold In Tampa
for high and satisfactory prices. The
interest here, If judiciously followed up,
and the demand continues for this va
riety, will prove a blessing 10 this State.
There will be- OF course. many disap-
pointments Wild men viii overdo the
matter, just as they have done in the
orange business. In their zeal TO out
strip the old Florida cracker, who Is con-
tent with his little three or five-acre
grove. "cowpenned." they go 10 work,
clear off a big territory Of pine and ham,
mock land. expend thousands OF dollars,
and before they can realize anything
from their investment their patience and
faith desert them. ana the big enterprise
fails and is andoned. whereas one
half the money nd time expended on
much smaller area would have resulted
differently This. I predict, Will attach
10 this new enterprise. He who moves
cautiously and uses discretion. and is
observant of the many conditions which
are peculiar TO tobacco-raising. and par
ticularly this variety. will be more apt
10 succeed What these conditions are
can only be shown by carefully-made ex-
perments
The same rules applicable i'm Florida
may prove a failure In Virginia, just as
Il exists in different parts OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
DECLINES THE CALL.
Rev. Mr.. Hepburn VIII Remain In
Hanover.

OFFLEY, VA, April 1.-(Special)-
The parishloners OF the Rev. 5. ;. Hep
burn and the community at large are
much gratifed 10 learn that he has de-
clined the call recently extended him
by the vestry Of St. Andrews church,
Richmond. of which the late Rev. DR..
Pike Powers was rector.
In order 10 give pointed expression to
their views. a meeting Of the consreBa-
ton of the Church OF our saviour was
held on Sunday after services, WIN MI
W. L. Wickham in the chair, ana MI
s w. McChesney as secretary and ap-
propriate resolutions, after being heartily
s1upor;ed By Messrs. Wickham Nc
Chesney, 6. G.. Thompson, and Rosewei
Page. were passed, testifying 10 the
congregations high appreciation OF the
Rev. MIR. HepbuTn's work and lnnuehce
in this parish and community ana
hedging TO him hearty cooperation ana
helm in his efforts for the advancement
of Christs cause and the elevation OF
his fellow -mon.
Mr.. Hepburn then appeared before the
meeting. and expressed his graliheatloh
at the action taken, and SAID ne hopeu
that in the future pastor ana people
might be even more CloS'iS "''N~' '
they have been in the past.
II was further moved that the resolu-
lions and proceedings Of the meeting be
spread on the church records OF ST. Mar
tins parish.
The Rev. Mr. Hepburn is in charge OF
an unusually large territory in Hanover,
comprising six churches Cll, except -.
James. in Ashland. and the pastoral
duties. particularly in the winter season
are often very onerous; but country
bred. practical, sympathetic, and genial
and with untiring zeal and energy In his
work. he seems specially adapted to such
q field: and his ministry and lie are
an inspiration and help to the people
or,ong whom he moves, and whose
united wish is that long may he be
-,arad 10 them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Personals and Briefs.

Judge David e. Johnston, Of West Vir-
gnia, is in the city.
The Capitol-Square police yesterday be-
gan going on duty at a. NJ.
Mr.. p. A. Baw left few days ago to
visit his mother in Lincolnton, n. c.
Mrs. Waller Morton is the guest Of her
father Colonel ID. G. Mcintosh, Towson,
Md.
Ex-Councllman Carter, Of Church Hill,
who has been i'll for a long time, IS i'm
proving.
The First-street line of the Richmond
Traction Company will be completed in a
few days.
Mr.. Palmer Cox, who has charge of
the Brownies" has apartments at the
Lexington.
The condition of Colonel John b. Cary
was regarded as somewhat improved yes
terday evening.
Mr.. 4. McLain. Of the Lexington Hotel,
has returned from Washington, -. c.,
where he had been on business.
The Freight Clerks Association will
hold a meeting Saturday night at Sis
o'clock at Central Hall, Fifth street.
The Virginia Boat Club opened its
clubhouse yesterday morning for the
work OF the summer. The boats will all
he in order by Saturday.
Miss Hassle J. Wood. who has been in
charge Of the Orphans Home. in Atlanta.
and who re gned on account Of i'll
health, has returned TO the city.
Governor O'Ferran has reappolnted
DR.. W. 4. Jones as quarantine officer at
V4
pointed to this Office by Governor Lee, in
1856. r'..
Miss Virginia Peasants, recently the
guest OF Nine. De Sibour, Washington,
d. c.. is now attending the whist con-
gress in Philadelphia, together with the
ladies Of her hostess household.
The funeral Of Mr.. Alex. L. Little, the
well known printer, whose death was an
nounced in yesterdays Dispatch, Will
take place from the residence, l4Ol Bever-
lev street. this morning at 1890 o'clock.
Miss Mary \. Bell has been engaged
as the soprano OF the First Baptist
church quartette, which VIII Include Mrs.
Bethel, contralto; Captain FRANK Cum
ningham, tenor, and Mr.. ii. T. Cardozo,
bass.
Hon. James W. Marshall, OF Giles
county: Hon. G.. ID. Letcher, OF LeXing-
ton: Hon. Marshall Mccormick. OF Clarke
county, and Captain r. S. Park. OF Page
county. were callers at the State Library
yesterday.
Judge Allan r. Hanckel, Of the Cor
marathon Court Of the city OF Norfolk
and Judge william n. Portlock. of the
County Court of Norfolk county. are on
q visit TO Secretary Commonwealth
I.awless at his residence. 1872 Grove ave-
nue..
CLERK Walter Christian, OF the Hastings
Court. =, been kept busy all day issuing
Conf ss~~kAe pension certificates TO those
entitled TO them There are about fifty
neople I'm this city who receive pensions
and the amounts range from SIC to $50
per wear. The pensions are paid on ana
after April LIST OF each year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02

Mrs. l.. Tignor, Of No. 50l north Seven
teenth street, met with quite painful
accident on a street-car Wednesday morn
ing about 1870 o'clock. Mrs. Tignor was
riding on Car No 10i. Of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company. and when
she reached her corner the car stopped.
She attempted to get of but Just as she
arose from her seat the car started, and
threw her face forward TO the floor. She
received painful injuries about the face.
and her arm was fractured. From these
injuries she is now confined to her room,
and is under the treatment Of her physi-
clan. DR.. Ramon ID. Garcin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
OPERATIONS IN CUBA.
Spanish Troops Defeat Insurgents-
Colonel BInnco Killed.

HABANA, April l-Lieutenant-Colone
Perez Blanco. with half a battalion OF
Spanish troops and a detachment OF local
guerillas. left Artemisa yesterday and
at Bujoro Rio encountered a party cf
rebels occupying strong positions. The
lighting was stubborn on both sides. and
the insurgents were dislodged with iifii-
Guilty. Hearing the firing from dis
lance Colonel Boy, with three companies
of Spanish troops, came TO the assistance
OF Lieutenant-CoionelP Perez Blanco's COM
mand. and the insurgents were finally
driven from the field. carrying with thcm
number Of their dead and wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Perez Blanco. a lieu
tenant, and four priyates were killed and
four priyates were wounded.
At Hato Nueyo. In the Matanzas pro-
vince, Major Valina, t~O captains. and
fourteen priyates, comprising the remain-
der Of the defeated insurgent party un-
der the leader BarFOts. have surrendered
10 the Spanish authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
SALE PRICE OF SPRING WRAPS.
NEWS OF CITY-HALL COURTS.
Case of Kelley Against the ie'e-
phOne Company on Tri"i.

Yesterday was a very busy day IN
the Law and Equity Court me tri'tl
of the case of s. r. Kelley against the
Southern Bell Telephone Company be-
gan. Mr.. Kelley was injured by ran
from a pole belonging to the company
on June /. 1895, and asks for 5000
damages. The following special jury
was summoned for the case: MessrS' j.
" Thonas. \. ~. Archer. 4. L. Bro"n'
G w Jones, Saunders Hobson, ): a.
Fox. c. c. Cauthorn D. b. ELAN, W. /;
smoot. p. r. Norment, j. f. kohler' ana
J II. Montague, Jr. go
Judgment was confessed in the case
of J. u. Moore & Sons against same d.
Stout for 500.
NJ e. Gerst Instituted suit against
William w. Browne for $1,000 Tor san
der No declaration was filed. Messrs.
G. Y Meredith and Hin Montague are
counsel for Gerst. III. o-o
In the city Circuit Court suits were
instituted as follows. |. Davenport. IT,
executor. against II. w. Gibbs Tor >z,vV''
same against Robert i. Smith for sf%
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
DIR. HALL on THE BoRDER LAND
This the Theme Of Last Nights
Lecture.

The subject OF DR.. Halls lecture at
Richmond College last night was THE
Border Land The audience was an
unusually large one, the chapel being
filed TO overlooking.
The lecturer spoke very freely and
forcibly of the different phases OF mind
study, and the results obtained. He re-
ferred TO the hypnotic state and other
ways OF gaining control Of ones VIII
power Tho lecturer spoke I'm his accus-
toned attractive and forcible manner,
using only the most select language with
which to express his thoughts. In the
audience were many prominent persons,
among them several trustees OF the col
Iege. DR.. Hairs subject for this evening
will be "Genotic Psychology and Child
Study"
Dr. Hall has accepted an invitation
from Dr. Nelson to address the young
ladies OF the Woman's College this morn
ing at IL 30 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02

his reign. There is a decided literary
merit In the book the music-hall element
Is much less aggressive than Il IL wont
to be In productions Of this class and the
whole show Is bright, varied. and ami
mated.
The spectacles and transformations are
splendidly done and there are some very
pleasing bits Of stage realism. A compe-
tent company handles the book and the
melodies brightly. smoothly. and easily.
The spectacle Il entirely free from OBJ
jectionable features and Is interesting
to the Old as well as the young
There will be performances tonight
and Tomorrow afternoon aud evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Miss sheldon and Her Fancy Work.

Miss Grace Carew sheldon. OF the Buff
falo Courier. who has been in the city for
the past few days getting data for an
article she purposes writing ABOUT Rich
mond. IS not alone a literary woman.
She Is the founder Of the Woman's FIX
change in Buffalo. which has many Vir-
ginia contributors, and Is exhibiting In
one OF the pariors OF tho Jefferson. mere
y for the purpose OF showing the ladies
Of Richmond some new departures IN
fancy work, many OF the dainty articles
sent to the Buffalo Exchange. Miss Shell
don will remain here a day or so longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
GOOD NEWS FOR CHILDREN.
Second set of Brownie Primers Now
Ready at the Dispatch.

The second set of Palmer Cox's
Brownie Primers is now ready for de-
livery. at the Dispatch office. We are
sure this news will be hailed with de-
LIGHT bv the little ones. The four books
are "Bonny Birds, Merry Mice -
Jack. the Giant" and 'The Fox's
story" and are filed with pictures and
stories that cannot fail to please the
children. The four 15-cent books can all
be obtained for 10 cents by those who
VIII cut out the little coupon from the
advertisement and send or bring to the
Dispatch Office. No extra charge for mall
ing. BE sure TO state that you want the
second set. and address Book Depart
ment the Dispatch Company. Richmond
20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Ashland Athletic ASSN Organized.

ASHLAND. VA, April 1.-(Special)-
The Ashland Athletic Association was
organized tonight by a number of the
Young men of the town. MI. Schooler
Fox was made chairman. and Mr. W. s.
Brown, secretary and treasurer. The OBJ
iect of the association is TO encourage all
kinds OF athletic games, such as base
ball. oot-ball, and the like The con-
stitutlon and bylaws under which the
organization will work viii be similar to
those Of the Columbian Athletic Associa-
ton. of WASHINGTON. baseball team
will be put I'm the field under the man
agement OF Mr.. r.. Irwin Scott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
Death of Mr. Richard N. Anderson.

Mr.. Richard Henry Anderson died at
Westover yesterday afternoon about l
o'clock. after long Illness. He was In
the 18th year OF his age, and was a son
of Hesry anderson, Of Amelia county,
and Eliza Bland Anderson, formerly OF
Nottoway county. The deceased was also
a nephew Of Major Augustus II. Drewry,
of Westover. and Of Mrs. ID. A. Weisiger.
He was also a grandson OF John and
Mary Bland, Of NOttOway.
The funeral will take place from West
over church at 4 o'clock this afternoon.