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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
A VERY PROSPEROUS CONCERN.
Annual Meeting of the Chase City
Manufacturing Company.

CHASE CITY, VA. April l.-(Special.)-
The Chase City Manufacturing Company,
incorporated, held its annual meeting last
night. This is one of the most important
enterprises of this section, employing
many skilled operatives. and is a great
factor In advancing the material inter-
ests Of the town. Its principal manufac-
ture is farm and road-wagons, although
other vehicles, barrel headings, stoves,
and dressed material for buildings are
turned out. Its wagons are In use, and
constantly shipped 10 Southern and
Western States.
The officers for the ensuing year elected
at this meeting were: Lucius Gregory,
president; Eugene s. Emory, general
manager, and Walter V. Gregory, secre-
tary and treasurer Directors--C. n.
Stuart, L. Gregory. George b. Finch. T..
S. Emory. w. V. Gregory. and 9. s.
Hutcheson.
The report OF the company's condition
was highly satisfactory. and IL enters
upon It's third year Of work with the most
encouraging prospects. Its capital Is am-
pie. and the officers are men OF recognized
business sagacity and progressive ideas.
After the meeting the Board OF Direc-
lOTS gave a. at thO DAhSFOll f1O-
tel 10 the officers. stockholders, and many
invited guests. This was splendidly pre-
pared and served by the experienced pro-
prietor. All the obtainable luxuries from
land and water were supplied. and II was
an occasion OF genial pleasure and rare
enjoyment.
The table was artistically arranged, the
centrepiece being a miniature wagon.
decorated with exquisite and beautiful
flowers. Music and songs from large
graphophone were pleasant diversion.
Appropriate souvenirs were given each
participant in the feast. and at Its con-
clusion 'the continued success and pros
perity of the Chase City Manufacturing
Company was the sentiment proposed,
and Captain Thomas d. Jeffress. Of Chase
City. was called upon TO reply. He did so
in a most happy little speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
TO REORGANIzE THE POLICE.
Changes in Petersburg's FOrce-Po-
IiticuI and Matrimonial News.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 1.-(Special)
At the final meeting last night Of the
committee of the Common Council to
whom was delegated the authority to
consider and report a plan for the reor-
ganization OF the Police Department, II
was agreed to report to the Council to-
night a plan of organization of the police
corps radically different from that in
vogue for many years past. If the new
plan should be adopted II will materially
affect the standing of many of the mem
bers of the present corps who have
proved themselves good and efficient OH
GERS. The recommendations Of the COM
mittee are: That the officers and prl-
Yates of the corps shall be twenty-five,
instead of twenty-six, in number; that
the limit of age shall be 40 years; height
at least feet inches; weight, 40
pounds; health and physical condition
good: all candidates TO be able TO read
and write and 10 be men OF good charac-
ter; a patrol wagon to be provided ana
a sanitary inspector TO be appointed
from the members of the corps. The re-
port provides for the appointment OF
board of police commissioners, with au-
thority TO examine as TO Quallncations
and recommend candidates to the Com
composed Jointly of members of the
Council and citizens. The present plan
REQUIRES the appointment Of an equal
number of police officers from each ward;
the new plan does away with this.
OF POLITICAL INTEREST.
A meeting of the Democratic District
Committee of the Fourth District will be
neld at the Shirley Hotel. in this city,
Tomorrow to consider the question OF
calling a convention to nominate a can
didate for Congress from this district.
The members of the committee are Ma
Tor F. r. Lasslter, chairman; Thomas y.
Williams. of Mecklenburg; Sidney L.
Epes. of Nottoway; Alexander King, OF
Sussex, and General George j. Hundley'
of Amelia. 1t is not probable that MT.
s. p. Epes will have opposition before
the convention.
Mr.. Robert Gillian, Clerk of the courts
has been busy to-day issuing certihcates
to Confederate pensioners, OF whom there
are about twenty in this city.
Cards of invitation are out to the mar
riage of Miss Emma Robinson Bolsseau
and Mr.. Abram Bruner, at Crewe, on the
18th of A9ril.
During the month of April sixty-hve
arrests for all causes were made by the
police of this city.
The commissioners appointed by the
County Court of Dinwiddie to appralse
the value of lands wanted for the use OF
the Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
railroad to-day appraised the land OF
Mr.. ]. C. Smith, of which about sixteen
acres are needed, at $500
The tobacco market here has been con-
siderably affected by the rumors OF war,
and planters are disposed to hold back
their crops.
On account of to-day's news from
Washington relative TO the war crisis,
feeling here has been quite excited. our
military companies are ready for any
emergency
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
BANK CASHIER DROWNED.
Indications Point tn Suicide, but
There are Other Theories.


SAVANNAH. GA. April IA special
from Brunswick. Ca, to the Morning
News says Cashier Louis Fleming, OF
the Brunswick Savings and Trust Com
pany, was drowned yesterday. Indications
point to suicide, but several theories are
advanced. The bank officials announce
that his cash and book accounts are
straight. except for an error in addition
OF 500 on his discount book
Bapk-Examiner Speer reached Bruns-
wick yesterday. He checked up Mr.. Flem-
fngs cash and A. proved correct He then
checked his books and found the small
error OF $lo0 F1eming's attention was
cailed TO the error. He put on his hat
and said he would be back shortly Two
hours afterward his body was founa
Heating IN the river A run commenced
ON the bank All demands were promntl,,
met, and the bank remained open afteen
minutes after banking hours 10 paw de.
pcsitors.
u - believed that yesterday whom lev.
nriner speer spoke OF the small error NJ
Iieming became temporarily Unbalanced
he had been working unusually hard
uay ana night for months, and his hleh.
Strung, sensitive nature IL believed "a
nave given way. He Is believed TO hay.
misunderstood the examiner ana taken
.pe remark as { reflection upon his
hanaE. '''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02

Edmondson. He received his education
at Washington College, now Washington
and Lee University, and in 1853 entered
the County Clerks office, of Rockbridge,
where he served as a deputy for County
Clerk Charles Chaplin until 1860 He was
then for one year Town Sergeant and
Clerk. In 1861 he entered the Confederate
service as a lieutenant Of the Rockbridge
Rifles, and for distinguished bravery was
successfully made captain and major. and
recommended for still higher military
honors by General Jackson He was
noted for his bravery in many fights,
and took part in all the engagements in
which the celebrated Stonewall Brigade
participated, and as colonel he command
ed the celebrated Twenty-seventh Virginia
Regiment at the battle of Chancel-
lorsvlle In that engagement he lost
an arm and was forced to retire from
service. He returned TO Lexington and
assumed command of the military post
here.
CLERK AND JUDGE.
In the fall of 1865, on the death OF Clerk
Chaplin, he was appointed to fill the va
cancy, and was afterwards elected ana
served in that position until removed by
the military power in 1868. In 1859 ne
studied law at the Washington and Lee
University, and in 1870 was elected Couh-
" Judge of Rockbridge county for
term of five years, and reelected Tor a
term of six years. He declined another
election. He then devoted himself to the
practice of law, and enjoyed a large,
confidential, and lucrative practice until
the time of his death. He was until re-
Gently a commissioner in chancery. and
held the honored position of receiver Of
the Circuit Court for a period of twelve
years which position he resigned March
4th on account of his ill-heath. He adj
ministered this position with rare ability,
and handled over $1,000,000, during which
time not one cent was lost through in
iudicious investment of the funds. To his
successor he turned over securities
amounting to S7664l.n. He was county
chairman of the Democratic party for
a number of years, and worked his forces
with the adroitness of a skilled soldier
and commander 1t was under his man
agement that the county threw off the
Malone yoke and polled one of the
largest votes in its history when General
Fitzhugh Lee was elected Governor of
Virginia. In 1888 he was sent TO the Vir-
einia Legislature and was a member of
the Finance Committee. He made a
great impression on his associates as Il
leader. He was administrator and trUs-
tee of many estates, and up to the time
of his death was assignee of the Bank
of Lexington, which was wrecked. BY
his skill the depositOrs were paid a Givi-
dend of 81 10 per cent. of their deposits
in that institution.
OTHER PUBLIC DUTIES.
He was at one time a member of the
Board Of Visitors of the Western State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
Is. Y. p. U. Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union Of Richmond and
Manchester. will be held al O'Clock Sun
day afternoon at Calvary Baptist church.
corner OF Pine and Grace streets The
various unions will report at 3:45 o'clock
for assignment TO their places in the
church. The meeting will be an exceed
ingly interesting one, its main feature be-
ing an address by Rev. Il. I. Sweeney.
pastor of Seventh-Street Christian
church.
The following programme will be rem
dered: Gospel Hymn. showers OF Bless
ing" No. 40; Prayer; Gospel Hymn.
Throw Out the Lifeline" No. l6j' Re-
ports from Senior Unions; Reports from
Junior Unions; Cornet Solo, G. Burton
Mountcastle; Roll-call and Responses.
Offering Solo. Haddon 5. Watkins; Ad-
dress, DR.. Il. T. Sweeney: Solo, Frank W.
Cunningham; Awarding OF Banner, Cos.
pei Hymn, MY Country, IT'S Of Thee
No 234; Benediction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
!. Heavy frost.

l. Heavy frost.
2. Rain 9 A. NJ. changing to hail and
snow; snow-storm $3.50 TO 1880, followed
by rain.
8. Snow during night; rain In the morn
ing changing to hail and snow; rain,
hail, and snow all day.
4. Frost.
8. Heavy fog.
8. Light rain at intervals in the eve
ming.
Z. Heavy fog. Wild geese passed.
g. Slight shower 2:SO 7. NJ.
o. Rain.
10. Thunder.
n.Rain all day; thunder and lightning
in the evening.
IL. Frost: thin ice.
IS. Rain early in the morning.
il. Rain; light in forenoon, heavier in
afternoon; storm in evening; rain till Z
A. NJ, 30
Is. Light rain at intervals in the after
noon; heavier in evening.
During the month there were only six
clear mornings, eighteen cloudy, and
seven partly cloudy at the time of OBJ
serVatiOn.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.
In the table below will be found the
mean temperature and the amount OF
rainfall during the corresponding month
for the past nineteen years, the rainfall
being measured at o'clock each morn
ing:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
ERNEST GILL INJURED.
Picked Jp in An Unconscious Con-
dItiOn-UnabIe 10 Explain.

ROANOKE. VA, April 1.-(SpeciaL)-A
few days ago Ernest Gill. young man
residing on Second avenue, northwest,
was paid OFF by the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company. for whom he worked
and he came down town. ostensibly TO
pay his bills. For several days ne was
not heard of, and his family began a
search for him. After two days he was
taken home, minus all his money. and in
u somi-conscious condition. and has re-
manned so ever since. 1t was learned to-
day that Mr.. Gill was picked up near the
m0rket-house and carried 10 DR.. Gamma
days office where he remained uniden-
titled and unconscious for some time. The
persons who carried him TO the doctors
Office are as yet unknown, and there is
a strong presumption that Mr.. Gill was
drueged and robbed. His present condi-
ton Is OF such nature that he ia I'M
able TO give any information as TO the
causes which led TO his present trouble.
Mr. gin was injured on the Norfolk and
Western about a year ago, and for several
weeks lowered between life and death.
Spccial-Ofiicer Il. NJ. Beard has been
promoted 10 a regular place on the police
force OF this city by Mayor Andrews.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02

Hospital for the Insane at stanton. lie
had been a member Of the Board CT
Trustees Of washington and Lee Uni
versity since 1870. and was also at the
time Of his death a member Of the Board
of Visitors Of the Deaf, Dumb, and i'lind
Institution at stanton. lie was cnair-
man Of the Jackson-memorial fund, and
through his untiring efforts the heroic
bronze statue which stands as memo
rial to Stonewall Jackson was erected.
There was no man in Rockbridge whose
record was better known than his. He
was an uncompromisllg Democrat In
politics and an active worker.
He married a Miss Taylor. who sur
wives him. They were not blessed with
children, but adopted two nieces, Misses
Monroe, both of whom are married. The
younger one, Mrs Paul Perick, resided
with him. Judge Edmon1son vas brst
cousin of Frank r. Glasgow, Esq, OF
Richmond.
Colonel Edmondson's funeral takes
place tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
from the Presbyterian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
First Market Matters.

The Council Committee on First Market
held It's regular monthly meeting yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock
The payroll and bills FOR the mQnih
OF March were approved and ordered 10
be paid. amounting 70 5000.
Clerk Mcdowell reported that the sum
OF %llO had been collected during me
month OF March for sanitary taxes anQ
paid into the city Treasury.
The subcommittee on Painting reported
through Mr. Smith that Messrs. Jeter
and Boisseau had refused 10 comply with
the provisions OF the contract FOR paint
Ing the roof OF the market building. on
motion OF Mr.. HARRISON. the vote by
which the contract had been awarded
was reconsidered All bids were rejected
and the clerk OF the committee directed
70 solicit new bids for the painting o.
the roof including scraping where neces.
sary. the bids 20 specify the work ~
painting only, the material 10 be furnlsh-
ed by the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
LIVERY STABLE BURNED.
A Worthy Fredericksburg Negro Sus-
tains Heavy Losses by Fire.


FREDERICKSBURG, VA. April l.
Special. david Ennis (colored), proprie-
tor of a livery stable here. had his pro-
perty burned this morning about 3
o'clock. He lost five head of horses and
several carriages. and was only partially
insured. The loss is a heavy one to
him. He is a most worthy man, and our
people generally are disposed to help him
in his trouble.
The war rumors that are received here
hourly keep our people in continual
state of excitement. The bulletin boards
are surrounded by an eager crowd, who
are loud in their expressions OF what they
think is criminal delay.
The few country people that come to
town report the roads worse than they
ever saw them before.
There has been marked Improvement
In the wheat and grass crops hereabouts
in the last ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
TALKING OF WAR WITH SPAIN.
Wi1liamsburgers Deeply Interested
MIR. Coleman Doing Well

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April 1.-(spe-
c!al)-Our people are very much stirred
up over the war news. and numbers Of
them gather around the bulletn-board
every morning to learn the latest We
have very few 'jingoes" among az. but
all are Of the opinion that the blowing
UP of our battleship and the cold-blooded
murder of PCS of our sailors should be
avenged.
MIR. COLEMAN IMPROVING.
Mr.. Charles Coleman, the college libra.
rian, who was so badly used up I'm his
fall Of twenty-seven feet from the galley
in the library to the main floor, IS doing
as well as could be expected. His left
arm is completely crushed and will be- u
little or no use to him hereafter. He e
attended by Drs. James ID. Moncure and
George A. Hankins. 1t will be some time
before Mr.. Coleman can sit up.
Mr.. George w. Bacon, an old Confede.
rate veteran from James City, was IN
town to-day 10 learn the latest news He
says he followed Fitz and is ready 20 fo.
low him again. Mr.. Bacon is a great
reader Of the Dispatch. and says he can't
do without 1t.
Mr. Robert NJ. Hughes, from Norfolk
who has been here on business, returned
home this morning.
Among the large party OF visitors here
this morning were the following from
Richmond: Mrs. Howard D. Hoge and
Mrs. Julian Harrison Chalkley There
are a large number Of arrivals here from
the Old Point hotels almost every day.
Or. and Mrs. Booth have as their guest
at the beautiful home. 1.-THE Grove" Mrs
Harris. wife of Captain John w. Harris
Of Blackstone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02

The readers OF the Richmond neWspa-
pers must have been struck for the past
few weeks with the alarming prevalence
OF meningitis. which has manifested IL
self in several varieties. Physicians say
that il amounts practically 20 an ep.de-
mic, and is contracted from germs whicn
are in the atmosphere. IL is said u eN-
tend from Richmond 10 the coast. one
species OF the disease affects the brain,
and is known as cerebro -meningilis. ana
another attacks the covering OF the sp.-
nal-chord. and is called spinal-menln-
gifts.
The disease first manifests itself 10
sharp pain I'm the back OF the neck. foi-
lowed by great nausea. u feeling OF IAN
guor then coma, and finally. In many
cases. death. This same disease has re-
Gently been causing much loss OF life IN
Russia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
DOING GOOD EvERrwHEBE.
A Medical Discovery That Enect"s"y
Cures piles In Every Form.

For many years physicians have eN-
perImented In vain. seeking a remedy
which would effectually cure plies ana
other rectal troubles. without resoruhs
to surgical operation. Many remeoies
were found TO give temporary RELIEF. out
none could be depended upon TO make
lasting. satisfactory cure.
Within a recent period, however
new remedy. the Pyramid Pile cure, mas
been repeatedly tested In hundreos Oh
cases and with highly satisfactory re-
suits.
The first effect OF the Pyramid Pile
Cure is 20 instantly remove the pam anu
irritation generally present, ana from
that time on the cure rapidly progresses'
and before the patient is hardly aware
of II he Is entirely cured. The remedy
seems to act directly on the nerves anu
blood vessels of the parts affected as IL
comes into direct contact with them anu
sets up g healthy action, which, In per
fectly natural way brings the parts TO
their normal condition.
The remedy does its work without any
pain or inconvenience to the sufferer. and
is Justly considered one of the most me-
ritorious discoveries Of modern medicine.
Piles is one of the most annoying ana
often times dangerous diseases with
which humanity is afflicted. III neglected
II frequently develops into fistrla or some
equally fatal or incurable trouble, where
as. by the timely use Of this simple, out
effective. remedy no one need suffer
single day from any form OF piles unless
they want to.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless, containing no mineral poisons,
and Is also very reasonable in price,
costing but 30 cents a package. IL Is sold
in drugstores everywhere. The manufac-
turers of the remedy are the Pyramid
Drug Company, of Marshall, Mich, VINO
have placed this excellent preparation
before the public only after giving 1t tho
rough and repeated tests In the hands OF
reputable physicians. The results in nun
dreds OF cases have convinced us that II
will not disappoint you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
At the Soldiers Home.

Rev. DR.. Nelson, of Emmanuel Baptist
church, conducted the services in the
chapel at the Soldiers Home yesterday
for the Central Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, and preached a fine SER
mon from Matthew XII, 29-"Take My
yoke upon YOU" The hospital was visited
and literature distributed. The veterans
are conducting Monday prayer-meeting.
and earnestly request Christian workers
in the city to assist. DR.. j. William
Jones will conduct the monday service
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
1.-The Always-Busy Store"

land. VS.. S. p. Halsey. rendered com.
promise verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
for $4,000. Bird & Co sued for 5000
In the same court Judge Paul rendered
an opinion in the suit Of Schultz. re-
ceiver of the Franklin Bass Company. OF
Buchanan. VS.. the Home Insurance Com
pany. of New York, and the Aetna I'm.
surance Company. Of Hartford In favor
of the defendant companies. The amount
involved is about $50 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
Alice Mitchell Dead.

MEMPHIS, TENN. April l.-Allce
Mitchell, tae young woman who a few
years ago created sensation by cutting
the throat OF Freda Ward. an intimate
friend, died yesterday In the State
asylum at Bolivar Tenn, where she had
been confined since the trial. The cause
OF death Is not known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
Hunt Club Meet. rhis Month.

The Deep Run Hunt Club meets THIS
month will occur at p. ~. and on ths
dates and at the places here indicator
Saturday. April "a. Fair-drounds; Wed
nesday. April 9Th. chantilly; SATURDAY,
April 9th. New Reservoir: "Wednesday
April 18th. Kennels; Saturday. April lSsh'
Rio Vista.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
Mr.. Wray II. Knight Ill.

Mr.. Wray Il. Knight. the newly-appoint-
ed postmaster of this city, is Ill at his
residence, on the corner OF Ninth and
Franklin streets. His condition pre-
cludes all possibility of his taking charge
of the post-ofiice, at least for several
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
MZerYRhoads,B Broad Street. Near Fifth.
Saturday Sale Laces, veilings, Etc.

Our Fancy Goods Department offers for to-days
VEIIINGS. NULL TIES, FRINGED SCARFS, RUFFS,
AND RUCHINGS-goods that were bought at "snal py"
prices or new goods in small quantities that must be
wiped up quickly. few OF the lots:
Black Russian Net Neck ends
-"
silk Point dEsprte Black White, fun funy,
iiO0' e0s' ~ Each
FulLength Sheer inches wide and nicely hem
s sIncb Fine Nun Ties with inserting nicely
patterns valenciennes Edge all and
odd lot Ladies' Collars regular 70 lie goods shapes
but
Fh-Net Fancy Yelling in Black White Jackdaw Mag
re NAVY
Real Dotted Tuxedo Yelling variety OF patterns all
mesh
Peaed Liberty Silks patterns all coo worth @e yard To-
ayadere Neckie Ribbons different colorngs Zoe
Neckties in
inches wide heavy knoted fringe
ach
Now Chiffon Bands checks
sI-r Gather Belts in Green Red Navy
23c each. To-day's price. .l0c Each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
PREPARING THE NAVAL RESERVES
Governor Russell, of North Carolina,
Recruiting the Divisions.

RALEIGH, N. c.. April l.-tspecial)-
In compliance with request from the
Navy Department to prepare the Naval
Reserves for a sudden call for service
by thu President. Governor Russell or
dered Commander Morton to recruit each
division 10 its maximum strength sixty
four. and to inspect all vessels and as
certain those which can be made avail
able as a mosquito fleet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
The LocaI Histrlons.

The Jefferson Dramatic Club has estab-
lished headquarters In Room No. Of
the Ebel building. There was reading
rehearsal there last night. and the or
ganization decided to embark on some
settled work Ia the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
Issuing Pension Certificates.

Clerk Christian. Of the Hastings Court.
was busy YESTERDAY Issuing certificates
for pensions 10 Confederate soldiers ana
widows OF veterans OF the late war. These
certificates are issued each year. begin
ming April LIST, and for several DAYS there
after the Clerk Is kept busy making them
out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-02
A Bnilin Appointed.

Unted-States-Marsh Morgan Treat
yesterday appointed s. c. Scott (colored.
OF Henrico county. bailiff OF the United
States District Court. In Richmond.