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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
FROM WEST APPOMATTOx.
Negro Girl Charged With Murder
Lively Political Tilt

WEST APPOMATTOX, VA, september
Especial 1.-The September term 81
the County Court commenced on Thurs
day Most Of the day was consumed in
the trial of Lille Washington, colore.d
Girl. y years old charged with setting
fire 10 a little girl years old, and caus-
ing her death. The jury were unable 10
agree. standing eleven for conviction and
one for acauittal and were discharged.
Duriue. the recess Of the court for ain
ner Mr.. X. A. Fulwier. Of BOtetourt'
prominent Republican Of the Tenth DIS
trict and chairman Of the District COM
mittee. addressed the Republicans or
Appomatt0x In the interest OF Coiohel
r. Il. HUBBARD. During the early part OIL
his speech there was very slim crown
i'm attendance, but just before ne closed
q great many Democrats went INTO the
COURTROOM. and, and at the CONCLUSION
of his remarks called Justify for Hon
II. ID. Flood TO reply to him. rms sir
Flood did in a vigorous manner. answer
ing every argument Of the BOtetourt gem
tleman. and in conclusion he begged his
friends not to let their disappointment
al his defeat for the nomination lessen
their LOYALTY TO the party. but 10 turn Out
ON election-day and cast their vote Tor
Judge j. NJ Quarles, Of Augusta. Mt.
Floods speech was a manly one, and ala
great good to Democracy in this county.
COUNTY SCHOOL BOOKS.
The County School Board met yester-
dav. and heard the report OF the commit
toe To examine school books The report
OF the committee was unanimous, ana
the board unanimously adopted its re-
port. The following books were selected
Fry's Elements OF Geography, Fry's COM
plete Geography, COOper's History, Mont
gomery's Beginners History. whitney &
I.ockwood's Grammar Finch's Primer,
MerrilPs Speler, Stepping Stones 10 Lii
erature. Glass's Spelling Blanks. Coul-
bourn's Intellectual Arithmetic, Whites
arithmetlcs. Hyde's Language Lessons,
Magilps Histories Of Virginia, Vertical
Copy- Books. Cutters Physiology, Bert
First Steps i'm Scientific knowledge, Web
ster's dictionaries. Nontgomery's Book
Keeping Riverside Literature Series,
Carnenx Reading Chart, Thompsons
Drawing.
The County Court is now engaged in
the trial OF Douglas Harvey, negro,
| charged with the murder Of another re-
gro named Boiling Garrett, which occur
red at Pamplins, in this county, some
time ago.
Several Of our farmers have had the
misfortune 10 lose their tobacco barns
by fire within the last week, among them
Mr.. Walker Martin and SIR. John j.
Durrun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

Zurich Luccesi was present at meet
ing of Italian Anarchists, when seven
were selected, including Luccesi, TO as
sassinate the principal European soye-
reigns, including the King of Italy.
4 French detective, who was present
at the meeting I'm disguise, warned the
French Foreign Office. which commun.-
Gated its information to the italian Gov
eminent. As a result King Humbert was
carefully guarded, as was also NJ. Faure.
TO SHOW HIMSELF NO COWARD.
About a week ago, another meeting Of
the same band Of Anarchists was held at
Zurich. and those who had been selected
at the previous meeting were accused Of
cowardice. Thereupon, Luccesi said. 81
will show that | am no coward. l will
kill some one"
The following day he left Zurich and
went to Basic. proceeding thence to Ge-
neVa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
NEGRO SOLDIERS RIOT.
Trouble Mt Admission, Ala, Like That
ut DnnviIie.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, September TO-
Members of the Third Alabama negro)
Regiment engaged in riot at Admission
tonight, which came near having serious
results. member of the regiment was
arrested by the police for disorderly con-
duct and lodged in jail. Members Of the
Third Tennessee and Second Arkansas
regiments assisted in UNFOLDING the law.
At night nearly five hundred of the Third
Alabama slipped out OF their camp and
went to town, with the intention of libe-
rating their comrade. At the prison they
were met by the provost guard.
They then gathered at another point
where there were white soldiers and cit
liens. Here , riot was soon in progress,
and a dozen or more pistol shots were
fired. Two negro soldiers and member
of the Second Alabama were shot. The
white officers finally formed the negro
soldiers in line, and marched them back
to camp. The wounds are slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
TIDINGs FROM CHASE CITY.
SOuthside Academy Opened With
Fine PrOspects-Nunicip Matters.

Fine prOspects-Nunicfp matters.
CHASE CITY, September 12.-(Special)
The tenth session of the Southside Acade-
my opened Friday. The number of
students is larger than ever before this
early in the session. Professor Edward
c. James is principal, with a full and
experienced faculty and enlarged curricu-
lum for the term.
So great has been the increase Of the
patronage that additions to the buildings
are absolutely necessary. The estimated
cost of Improvements was placed at 500.
Friday night, upon short notice. an edu-
cational mass-meeting was held in the
Baptist church. The object was briefly
and pointedly stated by Rev. Herbert J..
Williams. and I'm a short time the sum
OF $500 was raised. The balance VIII soon
be obtained. The people here appreci-
ate the Importance of first-class edu-
cational institution and the Denehclal u
nuences radiating from it.
Rev j. II. Newbill, of Crewe, brouSn'
five students with him, and MI Thoma
f. Jeffress, of Richmond, another patroI
came with three, which he entered
The sales of tobacco here have peeh
unusually large for so early in the sea
son. The prices are very good. ana the
tobacco-buyers are placing new and I'M
proved steamers, dryers, and hNture5 III
their prizeries for safe and eXpedltlouS
handling Of the lear. ,-,,.
Representatives Of different publishing
houses have thoroughly canvassed tni'
county 10 introduce their books IN Tue
public schools.
AT the last meeting Of our Town Coun
ell the financial condition OF the corpora
tion was shown 10 be better than eVel
before i'm its history. Taxation Is low
and there is always a good balance II
the Treasury. All work and purchases arr
paid for in cash. -
THE Council elected Captain Thomas u
Jeffress Mayor, with full authority durlhs
the disability from illness OF Mayor
Hughes.
Mr.. Ed NJ. Holt. Of Newport News
formerly a citizen Of this place, Is spehu
ing some time here with his family, an'
was warmly greeted by his friends
Numerous tracts of land are adNerIiSe'
for sale i'm this county under DEGREES o
, court and for private sale. Ihere Is
| greater demand for real estate, and sale
are more readily made than formerly
| rbere is an evident advancing tendency
An offer was made Saturday OF Sl2 pc
| acre for a tract Of over 100 acres or uIl
| imnroved land near this place, which
few months ago would have sold for mucl
! less
Miss Mary Thornton, OF Houston, va.
who has been very ILL., IS now at IN
| Mineral Hotel. in Chase City. Her coma
4 a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

september LIST 20 be slSese, balance in the
ueasury' we'll Individual contribu-
uons during the year amounted 10 a
,otal OF NoS.5O. The report was referred
10 - new Finance Committee, which has
not yet been appointed. six apnlica-
lions for membership were received. and
VIII be acted upon at the next meeting.
The election of an assistant sergeant
alarms is an innovation, but was mace
necessary by the Ill health Of Mr.. RAJ
ston, who has been sergrant-at arms for
number Of years. The club wished to
show Ear Ralston, who is one OF its
founderS its appreciation Of his efficiency
and loyaSy, and he was reelected by ac-
clamation.
The club will probably change its head
quarters to Monroe Hall about October
10th. A committee, consisting of the
president, secretary, and treasurer, was
appointed TO decide upon the time the
change should bo made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
MAI. BRANCH RESIGNS
ARMY ORDERS OF INTEREST TO
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting of This Patriotic
District of Columbia Organization
pr Robert \. Harper Reelected
presiJcnt-Other Elections.

WASHINGTON, d. c., September TO-
(special1-Major James r. Branch.
seventh Regiment, United States Nolun-
teers. has resigned and been granted al
honorable discharge, to date from Sep
TENDER 7th.
Army orders have been issued as fol-
lows:
Honorable Discharge-Captain Carl W.
Jeffries Second North Carolina Infantry
on resignation.
Ordinary Discharges--Sergeant PAU c.
Hutton. Company &, First North Caro-
lima. Private Edward w. Johnson, Com
many II. Fourth Virginia; Sergeant Claude
+. Plcllin. Company f, Third Virginia;
Sergeant Harry o. Holt, Company Il, Sc
cond Virginia.
Major Herbert Katz, Chief Commssary
NJ subsistence. United States Volunteers
has been relieved from duty as depot
,ommissary at Newport News ana
ordered TO Omaha, to relieve the present
citing chief commissary of the Depart
nent Of the Missouri. -
ASSIGNMENTS TO LEE.
Major Godfrey II. Macdonald, CHIEF
FINANCE officer. United States Nolun-
GERS. has been ordered 10 report to Gene
al Lee for assignment TO duty
4 number of additional surgeons ana
seistant surgeons have been ordered 70
, renort TO General Lee the past week OF
two. ,,,..,
star mail service has been established
between Hinshaw and Boonville, y. c,
three times a week.
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
The Virginia Democratic Associa-
zion of the District Of Columbia
held it's annual meeting last eve
ming with a large attendance. inns
| Is one Of the Oldest political orga'
nizations i'm the District, and has been
/ Of great service to the Democratic party
having held together its organization
, dnrlng several different administrations
Dr. Robert n. Harper was re-eiec'e.
president. and made forclble speech o.
/ acceptance. dwelling upon the poIiuCd
issues of the day. lie sald ti'at ti'
! democratic platform Of 1896 is the pat
form Of the Democratic party of to-day
| and that william Jennings Bryan woui'
| bo the choice Of the party i'm 1890 as NJ
! ms I'm 1896. From the reception gwen MS
| epeech il is evident That the sehtilheh
| of the Democracy Of the District oil 20
| Icmbla is with him. Or. Harper was LOT
merlv a resident Of Loudoun county q.
and has always taken deep interest il
| whatever pertains to the Democrats y
! the old Dominion. lie has many adinifei'
i'm the state. as well as in the District
and at no far distant date his poiltlca
friends will show their appreciation o
! his services.
ADDITIONAL OFFICERS.
The following were the other Officers
| elected: ,.. ,rho,,as
First Vico-President Clarence Ihomas
formerly OF Loudoun county.
second Vice-Presideut, +. Winghei'
BnlIock. formerly Of Alexandria.
treasurer c. j. Gilbert formerly o
| Roanoke. vorott
Corresponding Secretary, Dr. ID. L. Han
! non. ,,,;t,,.,, II c,ur
aers / X. Edmunds. Hon. william a
! Zones member of congress from IN
First District; J. c. Weldon and Georg'
After the election of officers refresh
! ments were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
Miss MabeIIe Recovering.

Miss Margerie Mabelle, the actress W.
has been so i'll at the ola Doniilion NJ ,ho
L. L. IL RAPIDLY recovering from the
lnesocts OF the operation recently perform
"a law Drs. Teusler and Massie. and ner
connlete restoration. will not. II IS pc
1ieycd be long delayed. Miss Ma Belle
tn,o,,diess condition has excited great SYM
Ia,hv here. and the benefit which is TO
p''', ay,,en for her under the auspices OF
~ lodge of Elks Of this city SATURDAY
aisht will be largely attended. The Dill
Iii be one Of the best presented AZ Main
rect This summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
rnsAwe,t Point Eueur.ionist..

The excursions which the Southern rail-
way have been running 10 West Point
this summer have proven successful far
beyond expectation, and Mr.. q. w. West
bury. the Southern's travelling passenger
agent in this city, says he believes be
will be able TO keep running them seve-
raj months yet. possibly all winter.
These excursions have proven beneficial
10 West Point. as well as affordiRs the
means development to hundreds Of Rich-
monders. A great deal OF money has been
spent there, and Richmond people
are. perhaps. beginning TO realize IN
some small measure. az least, that TIE
prosperity OF West Point adds TO the
prosperity Of RIchmonds merchants,
since supplies OF every character used
there come from the wholesale and re-
tau houses OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
PORTO RICO COMMISSION.
First Joint Mceting-0ur Represen-
tatfyes VIII he Liberal.

SAN JUAN Dc PORTO RICO. septem-
Der 1c.-The first Joint meeting OF the
evacuation commissioners was held In the
Council chamber OF the palace this morn
Ing IL was exceedingly formal. Ma
ior-General Brooke. Rear-Admiral schley,
and Brigadler-General Gordon. accom-
panied by tkcr personal stafs. drove TO
the palace, where they were formally
presented 10 the spanish commissioners.
General Ortega, Drigsdier-of-M Marine VAL
le-no. and Senior Asuila. Auditor Of War.
The presentation was made by Captain
General Macias.
Both commissions then retired 10 the
spacious Council-room. hung with fne
painting whore credentials were ex-
changed.
SPANISH MOST COURTEOUS.
The Spanish commissioners were most
courteous. They explained that their
embarrassment was due 10 the fact that
their Instructions had failed 10 arrive.
though expected on the Alfonso Stif.,
overdue since yesterday. They assured
the American commissioners OF their con-
fidence that the instructions would arr
rive during the day OF tomorrow. and
(CONcIIIDED On PAGE SEVENTEENTH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
NO FOOD FOR CUBAN TROOPS.
The Law Provides for Issue to starry
ing Cubnns Only.

KEY WEST. FLA, September 1O.-The
government at Washington has assumed
q firm stand upon the matter of supply
ing food to the Cuban insurgents. Re-
Gently NJ. Balonzee made a request upon
General Lawton, at Santiago that GER
tain Cuban troops at Des CANNES and
Cobre be supplied with food. The apph-
cation was in turn submitted to the war
Department by General Lawton. II Is
now learned that the matter was referred
directly to President Mckinley, who re-
sponded. through General Corbin. that no
subsistence or other stores would be Is
sued to any armed troops other than
those of the United States, the law pro-
viding that issue be made only to inhaoi-
tants of Cuba who are in immediate dan
GER of perishing unless they receive them'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
Eusion In Colorado n Fact.

COLORADO SPRINGS. COL, septem-
her 1O-Fusion between the Democrats
the Populists and the Teller branch OF the
silver Republicans Is an accomplished
fact After a struggle, lasting thirty-six
hours between the conference commit
tees OF the three parties. an agreement
was reached to-day by which the ofhces
were apportioned between the three par
Ties The Democrats received the gov
arp.rShfn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
,,or.. Report More Encouraging.

WASHINGTON. September lO--Gererai
I.awton's health report from Santiago TO-
night was more encouraging In the NOR
tally lisr. II was as Follows: lotal
sick. 52f; total fever cases, %; totai ne"
cases of fever. 49, total returned 10 duty
80 No deaths"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
A Collection Mania.

(Cotebergs Aftonbiad<
"pld YOU get back that gold 10 wnich
your little boy swallowed? - -, a,
yo ,.no. ,he doctor said he would keep IL
"a memory OF one of the most rsmars-
ab,e cases that have came under ais Cd
seryation."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
ECHOES FROM LOuDOUN.
Deaths of james Mankin and sum-
r,cr6etd UoIyn-COunty Notes.

LEEsBURG, Va. September lo.-(Spe-
clal)-James Mankin, well known and
highly esteemed young man. OF the firm
Of Mankin Brothers, dealers in grain at
Sterling. on the Southern railroad. died
Yesterday morning. 80,
About two weeks ago he became Ill
with tvphoid-fever. which terminates
quickly and unexpectedly in death.
Added TO the sorrow Of his many friends
"a the fact that his brother and partner
in business is dangerously i'll Of the same
disease.
suAfAfERFIELD BoLYN DEAD.
N.ws has been received here OF the
desth of summerfieid Bolyn, Thursday
night near Lincoln. Mr.. Bolyn was one
=, ,he nest known men OF this section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
NIL. p,x,... Condition Unchanged.

NARRAGANSETT PIER, September ~
The condition OF Miss Winnie Davis TO-
night was unchanged. She passed a
fairly comfortable day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
THE PEACE PROTOCOL
Inner House Of the spanish Cortes
Adopts IL.

MADRID, September 1o.-The Senate
has adopted the Hispano-American pro-
tocol by a sitting and standing vote
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11

The Marechale de MacMahon. widow OF
the famous French general. Is lying at
the point OF death at the Chateau de
Cairon, the home or her daughter. sne
Was stricken with apoplexy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-11
TO BEGIN THE FIGHT,
Democratic State Headquarters
8BeOpen8d Here on Thursday
An AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN,
/ viii Be Pushed With Yl6Or in
Every District.
ALREADY on IN SOME OF THEM.

In the First, Second, Third, Ninth,
and Tenth Good Work is Being
Donc-The Clay Ward Actives Elect
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-17
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
Rose Carson White Given Pre-
|ininary Hearing, Thursday,
On the Charge of Numbering Her
Husband, Everett White.
Ordered Committed to Jail to jaii TO Await
Action OF the Grand Jury

Chelsea, Me, June 16.-(SpeciaD.-
Fer a time the affair of the death by
shooting, Of 1vertt White, on Tues
day evening, at the famous Carson
home, is at rest SO far as the civil
authorities are concerned. The action
AIKEN that places the case at rest, was
ne preliminary hearing at the homa
Of judge +. c. Stevens. Thursday
forenoon. Of Rose Carson White on the
charge of murdeEing her husband, and
as probable cause was found by Judge
Stevens, she was committed to jail
without bail. to await the action of the
grand jury al the September term of
me kennehec county superior court
The ccroncr's inquest was forn the
time postponed, and The jurors dis
missed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-17
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 16.-The area Of
high pressure is central on the north
Atlantic coast and covers New Eng
land, the Atlantic states and the Lake
region. The pressure is generally low
west of the Mississippi river The bar
ometer has fallen i'll New England. the
Lake regions and the Missouri valley
The temperature is lower in the At
lantic states and warmer in northern
New England, the Lake regions and
the Mississippi valley. Showers have
fallen in The middle Atlantic states ard
occasionally in the Mississippi valley.
Showers viii continue III the middle
Atlantic states. Friday. ana threaten
ing weather showers. is indicated for
the New England coast ana the north
Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-17
TO CHANGE CAMPS.
Second Brigade lst Division 10 Leave Wash
ingt0n for Florida.

Washington, June ia rumor gain
Cd foothold in Camp Alger, today, to
the effect that the ID Brigade. list Divi-
sion. is to proceed to Fernandina, Fla.
1t is said that the authority for this
talk was a message delivered to Brig.
Gen. Garrettson, commander of the
brigade. by superior officer. 1t is also
said that the following regiments will
accompany the brigade 81 New York.
lst Rhode Island. 4th Missouri. 9Th
Massachusetts and LIST New York Vol
unteer Cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-17
Washington Forecast.

Washington, June l6. Forecast for
Friday: Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont. fair; variable winds, bcoom-
ing southWcsterly. For Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut: Threat
cnlnG weather; possibly showers, near
the coast; warmer; Southcrly winds.
For eastern New York: Fair, except
possibly showers in southern port IONS;
variable winds becoming Southcrly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-17
BLOWN SKY HIGH,
Our Ships PuIverize the De-
fences at Caimanera.
The Texas, MarbIehead and Suwanee
Do the Business.
Spanish Captive Says Hundreds CT Soldiers
willing to Surrender

Copyright, 1885, by The Associated Press
Camp McCalla, Guantanamo Bay,
Wednesday, June Is, (3.30 7. Nd via
Kingston. Thursday, june IS, Is A. ND
The brick fort ana earthworks at
Caimanera, at the end Of the railroad
leading To the city Of GaantaEasno,
WeIe demolished, today, by the bonn
bardlnent of the Texas, Marblehcad
ana Suwanee.
Tie warships opened fire At F. NJ,
ana tile 'bombarIlnent lasted one hour
ana 70 minutes.
The Texas steamed slowly UP to the
channel leading to the Qualifications,
followed closely hy the Marblehead
The Texas fired two shots as range
finders, both falling short and to the
right. The Marhlchead stood off TO the
west side Of the channel and opened
with her fveinch guns on the fort,
knocking down part Of the wall
The Texas then threw in some 12-in-
Oh shells. tearing down the wall of the
fort and throwing the bricks and NOR
tar 80 feet in the air
After badly damaging the fort, the
Marblehcad stood further in, to shell
the earthworks and barracks at the
west end Of the harbor She knocked
then into the air and when the Span
iards fled from the fort, they were
SHIELDED by the St Paul and driven into
the bushes.
The Spaniards fired only five shots,
which did no damage. After the SHIPS
stood out into the harbor, the Span
iards in the bush opened fire on the
Marblehead's launch, which replied
vigorously. The suwanec thea turned
back and shelled the bushes. driving
the Spaniards inland.
During the afternoon 4 h3lf-starved ana
ragged Spanish soldier crawled into the
camp and gave himself up. He said he
expected TO he shot, but ne would gladly
die IF they would give him food and
water. lie had had neither for IS hours
lie reported that there were 1850 Span
ish soldiers half starved. who wanted to
give themselves up but that tney be-
l!aved they would Dc killed BY the Ameri-
cans as soon as they were once In cap
tivity. The Spaniard was given d good
dinner ana some clothing ana was then
taken on hoard the Marblehead. lie de
cIraed that he would gladly 80 back and
report 70 his comrades. but that they
would certainly shoot him. He is now
held as q prisoner on the Marblehead
The Marblehead's little steam launch
cleared out detachment Of Spanish
bushwhackcrs This afternoon ana e.
capped without the loss Of man. after
not engagement of q quarter OF an hour
The launch had been dragging the harbor
near the fort for mines. had found one
and was towing it back to the Marble
head. when the enemy concealed in the
bushes on the shore opened hot fire on
the dvo men In the launch.
The launch headed toward shore ana
began banging away but the bow gun
finally kicked overheard, carrying the
gunner with it. In the meantime the en-
envy was fleeing. The marine was
promptly rescued. 1t is believed that sew
eral Spaniards were killed