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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
DEATH OF G.. A. HANCOCK.
Much Interest I'm Revivals I'm How
nrdsviIIe-AgricuItu Notes.

hOS, -4-.->.ss Lille, VA, reDruary 10
Special mir. Gustavus A. Hancock, one
of the best ana most highly respected
citizens Of Ai0emarie county died at his
home, near this place, yesterday morning
at o'clock Mr.. Hancock had been in
declining health for over year, and lad
gradually grown worse, until yesterday,
when he peacefully passed away. He
leaves a wife and seven children. -Four
OF these-David, Robert, Lila, and Vir-
ginla-were at ms pedslde wnen he died.
ana three were away-David, Charles,
ana Alexander. me funeral will take
pace tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the house.
me revival which has been going on
rhis week was closed last night until
Monday. More interest is shoYa in the
meeting than in any for long time, and
good audiences are present every night.
Inc meeting will begin again Monday,
and continue through next week.
Fallowing has commenced in earnest,
and farmers are preparing TO put in oats
and tobacco. on account Of the good
price which tobacco has been command
ing this year, a larger acreage will be
put in THIS year tnan Tor long time.
me virginia soapstone quarry is now
running DOlH IleHl anu Nds AOASNSs AAfN
oav force is eigaged IN the regular work,
and the night force is opening up new
quarry.
Mr.. Rolfe Turner, who has been to
rarmville on business, has returned.
Mr.. G. &. Camden, who is connected
with the office Of Commissioner OF the
revenue or Buckingham, was In town
yesterday.
MT. Graham, OF the LAenan soapstone
quarry recently paid us a visit. Mr.. NJ
Ldenan has returned from Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
SOCIETY IN MARTISsvILLE.
MIR. and Mrs. Harrison Entertain
Most Handsomely.

MARTINSVILLE, VA, February ~
(Special.)-One of the most charming en-
tertainments that has ever delighted Mar
tinsville society was that given Thursday
evening at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs James Harrison Spence. on east
Church street. Their elegant, new man
sion, which is the handsomest in this
section OF the State. was thrown open 10
the reception OF guests from TO II. ana
was a scene Of splendor and grandeur
never before witnessed In our town. There
were more than 80 invited guests. VINO
represented the elite OF Martinsvlle and
the surrounding country. Mr.. and Mrs
Spencer were assisted In receiving by Mr.
and Mrs John w. Carter and Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. T. Penn. The frappe-room was
presided over by Mrs. w. s. Brown, Mrs
w. NJ Semple, Mrs. j. Il. Lewis and Mrs
w. q. Lee, while the dining-room. deco
rated In pink. and in Itself a thing or
beauty, was made more so by the skilrul
MANAGEMENT OF Mrs. G.. w. Coon, Miss
Katharine Thomas. and Miss Mary VIII
liams. and the menu was all that the
most fastldious could desire. The occasion
was one OF rare pleasure 10 ali present.
and was made particularly SO by tho Ern-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
INCENDIARIEs CONVICTED.
Richmond Detectives Bring North
Carolina Negroes TO Justice.

ROCKY MOUNT. N. c.. February 49,
(Special)-In November of last year Mr..
Thomas II. Battle, president Of the Bank
of Rocky Mount, n. c.. had his cotton
gin. In Edgecombe county, about five
miles from this place, burned down, to-
gether with a large quantity of cotton.
by iDcendaries. After some time had
elapsed in the endeavor TO obtain evil
dence to bring the guilty parties TO Jus
tice, and falling, Mr.. Battle secured the
services Of the Richmond National De-
tective Agency. Mr.. A. NJ. Brownen, gem
eral manager, to fully investigate the
case. The detectives, after careful and
skiful investigation. succeeded in ar
resting the guilty parties John Bras
well (colored) and his wife. Lille, who
were both tried before our Edgecombe
County Court, at Tarboro'. on Tuesday
last, and sentenced TO five-years' terms
in the North Carolina State Penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20

cious and charming manner or the hos
tess, who Is noted for her hospitality.
Among those present were Judge ana
Mrs. 3. q. White. Judge and Mrs. N. II.
Hairston, DR.. and Mrs. G. p. Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. u. Stultz. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. M.
Dickinson; Misses Williams. Arson.
Thomas. Matthews. Brown, and Ander-
son; Messrs. Semplc. Jamerson. Smith,
Marshall, Penn. Gravely, and others. or
Martinsville; Mr.. Hardin Hairston and
Miss Sara Hairston, or Chatmoss; Mrs.
II. c. Gravely, OF Leatherwood; Mr.. Watt
Hairston OF Beaver Creek; Mrs. Colonel
Peter Hairston and Mrs. 4. A. Ransom.
OF Irwin; Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Blair. or
Danyilie, and Miss Whitaker, OF Tennes-
GO
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TREASURER CALL ENJoINED.
Notes from the Town of Winston-
Assistant District Attorney.

WINSTON. N. c., February 19-(Sps.
al)-Judge Starbuck to-day continued
the injunction restraining Treasurer Call
from paying any more money on the
Wilkes county railroad bonds. This IS a
verdict for the county. The bond-holders
will appeal to the Supreme Court
Spencer Blackburn, OF Ashe county, ar
rived here tonight to receive hts COM
mission as Assistant District Attorney,
which came in from Washington to-day
David Covington, Backburn's predeces-
sor, refused 10 resign, claiming he was
protected by civil service. He says he
will contest the appointment in the
courts.
Martin V. Sapp, an old soldier, and one
of Forsyth's best citizens, was stricken
with paralysis to-day. and is not eY-
pected to live. He is unable to move or
speak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
TO Meet To-Morrow wight.

The Wideawake and Solid-Shot Demo-
cratic Club Of the Third and Fourth pre-
cincts Of Jackson ward will noet TO-
morrow evening at s o'clock at Ryan's
Hall, corner Mill and Hospital streets.
Good music will be in attendance, and
members OF the Senate and House Of
Delegates and candidates for municipal
offices ana the City Council are cordially
Invited to be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
DIED FOR HIS TEMERITY.
Spanish Miner Killed for Anti.
American Sentiments.

CLEVELAND. o., February Blast
night at Wellston, o.. Chandler Alexan.
dries, Spanish miner, was killed nv his
Infatuated companions because he SAID
Spain could whip this country In case
of war. He had no sooner uttered the
words than he was struck over the head
with pick. dying instantly. The event
caused intense excitement in Wellston.
Captain Bolivar, Of the Ohio National
Guard, wires President Mckinley the ser
vices Of 80 men in case OF war with
SDafn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
THE VERDICT SET ASIDE
In the Case of Pitman vs.. the Nor
folk and Western.


LURAY, VA, February 19.-(Special.)-
Judge Hatrison, of the Circuit Court, to-
day set aside the verdict OF the jury in
the case of Julia o. Pitmans Executrix
VS.. the receivers Of the Norfolk and
Western railroad for $500 damages, IN
favor of the plaintiff. The case will pro-
badly be tried again at the May term or
the court.
1t is reported here to-day that in an
alteration between John Keyser, prom
inent young farmer Of Rappahannoclx
county, and a colored man on Thursday,
the nth instant, Keyser was hit with a
rock thrown by the negro. and in return
the former dealt the latter blow on the
head with a swingle-tree, from the Ell
fects of which he died soon afterwards.
Keyser is under arrest.
Mr.. c. j. Stevens, secretary Of the Shen-
andoah Furnace Company, died at his
home, in Shenandoah, this county, yes
terday. He was Royal-Arch Mason and
a Knight of Pythias, and will be buried
with Masonic honors tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
BOOMING MEHERRIN.
This Town Getting to he n Big To-
bacco Market.


MEHERRIN, VA, February 19.-(Spe-
cial)-The quantity Of tobacco offered for
sale at this place to-day was somewhat
limited owing to the high winds and dry
weather during the week. Prices ranged
from s. to $lS. None was taken in, and
farmers were highly delighted with the
figures. Meherrin is now the headquarters
for the sale Of dark tobaccos. Buyers from
Richmond, Petersburg, Danville. Farm
vile, &c, attend our sales regularly, and
seem to be anxious to secure enough OF
the weed TO fill their orders at fair prices.
We also. have several local buyers, VINO
are determined to make this place per-
manent market
Mr. Julian Price and wife, OF Green's
boro'. N c., are visiting their mother,
Mrs. NJ. G. Price, of this place.
Mr.. J. c. Robertson, OF Richmond, is
on our streets. looking after his many
customers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
A RESPECTED CITIZEN DEAD.
Mr.. John While Dies I'm the County
of GPeenesyiIIe.

of GreenesviIIe.
EMPORIA, VA, February 19.-(Special.)
The illness Of Mr.. John While, which has
been noted in this correspondence. was
ended yesterday afternoon. and the old
gentleman passed peacefully away. Mr..
While came TO this county many years
before the war and established himself
among our people. He subsequently mar
rled, but there was no issue from the
union. His wife died many years ago.
Mr. While was engaged in the foundry
business for many years. and during the
war was employed at the Weldon IN c.
foundry by the Confederate States Gov
eminent. Since the war he has been en-
gagged In farming. Mr.. While was for
number Of years consistent member
OF the Zion Baptist church.
The interment took place this afternoon
at the Emporia Cemetery. Rev. Vernon
IAnson officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
R,cbmonders in New York.

NEW YORK, February 19-(Special)-
]. =. Lightfoot, St. Denis; S. T. Morgan,
Miss NJ. c. Morgan, Fifth-Avenue; j.
Stein, Manhattan; r. II. Boykin. J. Wal
lerstein, Mrs. Simonds, Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
FUNERAL or JOuN p. DAVIS.

The funeral OF John 4. Davis. late
Sheriff Of Henry county. took place AT his
residence, on Moss street, Friday, and al
large concourse OF our citizens gathered,
thus evidencing their great respect for the
many admirable qualities Of the deceased,
who was, doubtless, one Of the most popu-
lar officers that ever lived In this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
MARRIAGES.

DUGGINs - GODDIN. - Married. IN
Washington. d. c., February l6, 1855 by
Rev. Richard p. Williams. JAMES h.
DUGGINS and CLAUDIA BLAIR GOD
DIN, OF Richmond. Va.
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this city on the occasion OK Una. s,s.s
ana VIII ocupuess pe greeted py pacAeu
nan luesnaY nIgnt.
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Actor scanIan DEAD.

NEW YORK, February l9.-William J.
Seaman, the singer and Irish actor. died
last night OF paresis. in the Bloominedale
Asylum for the Insane; aged u yearx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
WANTED.

YOUNG MAN OR LADY. WITH EXPE-
rience. Tor dispensing soda and mineral
waters. Address. stating experience ana
salary expected. J. II. T.. care Dispassh'
"a alt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
NOTHING NEW FROM TERESA.
Believed that She Will Need Extensive
Repairs Before Coming North.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Lieut Comman
der I. Harris, who was in command of
the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa. at the
time of her abandonment, has been ex-
pected to proceed from Charleston with
the enlisted men formerly attached to
the Teresa, to the navy yard at Norfolk.
No additional details were received at
the department, today, concerning the
condition of the Spanish warship but It
is assumed that the ships Potomac AMI
Vulcan, which We're sent to her relief, are
using their utmost endeavors to draw
her off the beach at Cat Island into deep
water, with Il view of towing her to the
United States.
The report that the tide rose and fell
within the wreck would seem to indicate
that she is in need of extensive repairs
before she can be made to float. The
Vulcan is equipped with all the tools and
machinery for the ordinary repair Of
ships of war; and unless the Teresa Is
damaged to greater extent than is be-
!ieved to be the case, the facilities at
hand are sufficient to repair her and put
her in condition to be towed to a United
States port when the conditions of wind
and tide are favorable.
When the wreeking expedition returns
to the United States. with or without the
Teresa, an investigation will be insu-
tuted to determine the necessities and
responsibilities for the abandonment OF
the Teresa off San Salvador.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
FlFTY.FWE VESSELS BUILDING.
United States Navy Bei's Increased al an Un-
precedented Rate.

Washington. Nov. IA statement
prepared by Commodore Hichborn,
chief of the construction bureau. shows
that on Nov. !. the navy had under
construction in the various parts of the
country 55 vessels, a larger number
thans ever undertaken before. There
are eight battleships and of these the
aKearsarge at Newport News had ad-
yanced Il per cent. toward completion,
while her sister ship. the Kentucky,
has percentage of SO: the Illinois is
/ 81 per cent; the Alabama at Cramps,
k65; and the Wisconsin AT the Union
5lron Works So per cent. completed
The sheathed cruiser Albany, which
he United States bought on the stocks
England, is exactly half finished.
he 20 torpedo boats contracted for
blow percentages of completion rang
ing from nothing to SO per cent, the
latter in the case of the Rowan at Mo-
ran Bros. The submarine boat Plunger
at the Columbian Iron Works is ad-
Vanced SO per cent, and the training
snip Chesapeake at Bath 35 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
Havana military Hospitals Are Unhealthy.

Havana, Nov. f4.-Dr. Laine expects
to have his report on the condition of
the military hospitals ready by to-
morrow. He has visited and inspected
every hospital in the city and suburbs,
with the view of converting them into
military hospitals for the use of the
that the condition of most of the hos
pitfalls was found to be too unhealthy
to warrant their being used. by un-
acclimated troops.
The United States and Spanish evacu-
alton commissioners will hold a joint ses-
sion, Wednesday morning to determine
definitely the limits regarding property
which the Spanards may remove and
dispose of. Col. Livermore will start for
New York, tomorrow. by the Ward Line
steamer Seguranca. Gel. Thompson and
Col Ray will leave, Wednesday,, for
Tampa.
Last night the Guardia Civil out
posts stationed at Arroyo Apollo, Jesus
Delmonte Calvario and Managua, on
the outskirts of Havana, numbering
about eco men, gave indications of an
intention to follow the example of the
erals palace to make demonstration
against the Withholding of their pay
The military authorities as a measure
of prccaution, sent a battalion of regli-
lars to the barracks and similar pre-
caution was taken at the Guardia
Civil barracks in Havana, no commu-
nication between the two detachments
being allowed.
The Spanish government, yesterday,
offered the market here G425, ,000 at three
days, on London, in order to apply the
proceeus to the payment of the troops
Two Spanish bankers took e120.0O0, but
the foreign houses refused to touch the
paper unless first advised that the neces-
sary funds had been deposited in London
banks to meet the drafts.
The Alicante with 500 members of the
OrGen Publico, and 20 officers and 800
soldiers of the regular forces sailed
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
~ suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
l thought would try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured. Mrs. JOHN FOREMAN, 20
N. Woodberry Ave, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Is only one of thousands
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
no TARIFF REslsIos
CONTINUED from page Is


establishment Of sanitary regulations.
the giving Of assistance to those who
nay need it. 1t will bring order out of
.haos and afford us time to determine
the wisest legislation. Time always
snlightens and certainly when Coz
gress meets at its regular time, in De-
sember Of next year we will be mucn
better equipped to consider the proper
method Of dealing with our new pos
sessions.
For my part" added Mr.. Dingley.
i hope that the territory to be added
will be no larger than is absolutely
necessary. I realize that In some cases
it may be easier to hold than it would
be to let go, but at the same time I
hope that the treaty when it is pre-
seuted to the Senate will provide for
the acquisition of a minimum amount
Of territory
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
SENATOR STEWART OF NEVADA.
Is Confidsn. that He Will Be Returned /
the Senate.

Chicago, Nov. 14.-United States
Senator Stewart of Nevada, today
teiegraphed the following to The Asso-
ciated Press from Carson, New: THE
Nevada Legislature is composed of Al
members on joint ballot. The Silver
party has elected 80. The Silver Dem
ocrats have elected two, who will un-
doubtedly act with the Silver party
The Republicans have elected IS, but
two of their seats are seriously con-
tested. The Silver party, in it's con-
vention endorsed me for United States
senator and l shall undoubtedly have
two-thirds majority in the Legislature.
1t is not publicly known how the Re
publicans will vote. No Silver party
man is running against me and no
straigntout Republican is seeking the
Republican vote. In 1892 I received
the unanimous vote of the Silver men
and Republicans.
WIN. H. STEWART"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
DISBANDING CUBAN ARMY.
All Enlisted Since Aug. IA to Be Discharged
All Others Given Leave OF Absence.

Havana, Nov 1.-THE Cuban dele
gates at their last session at Santa
Cruz del Sur resolved to discharge all
men who have been enlisted since Aug
Il. the date OF the cessation of hostil-
titles and to give an indefinite leave of
absence to all officers and men desir-
Gus of being discharged from the Gu
ban army, provided they give their
place of residence and give a pledge to
return to the ranks in case they are
called upon to do so. The Assembly
has adjourned until the return of its
commission from Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
THE HORSE SHOW.
Small Attendance at Opening Sa5, 1000 I,
Be Divided in Prizes.

New York, Nov. lathe 18th annual
horse show opened at 8 o'clock this;
morning, in Madison Square Garden.
The weather was damp and the early
attendance was not up to the standard.
There are signs that the show, this
year, will be even more attractive and
successful than that of last year. The
management feel that every detail has
been worked out to perfection so that
there will be no bitches during the
week.
The judges of the animals will be at
work morning, afternoon and evening.
There are ia classes to be judged and
the winners will divide $35, 900 in prizes.
There are many special prizes and
there are. too, a number of cups to so
to the winners in some of the classes
The entry list has filed to its usual
size and the horses entered are thor
oughbreds of the highest types.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
REPORT ON SUBSISTENCE.
Over S6.000000 Expended During the Wa
Leaving Balance Of S2O.222, ,689.

Washington. Nov. 14.-The report Of
Charles II. Eagan, commissary of sub
sistence of the army. has been submitted
to the secretary of war 1t shows an ex-
penditure of s6.00SG71. with a balance of
$50, 222 6s9 to the credit of the bureau.
After detailing the commissions of the
commissary department and it's organiz-
alton for the war with Spain General
Easan comes to the Santiago campaign,
Of which he says:
"A very serious freight blockade at and
in the neighborhood of Tampa. in May
and June. 1893, was caused by the celerity
with which the troops and their supplies
were concentrated at that place in prep
aration for the invasion of the island of
Cuba. The officers of the department on
the spot were enabled to so far extricate
the department as to permit the taking
by the 5th Army Corps. when it sailed.
June IA, of supply of rations sufficient
to last the command of 5000 enlisted
men for four months, and the sending.
on June 26, y and 2S, of further supplies.
All due diligence was used by the COM
missary general of subsistence in placing
subsistence stores within reach of the
troops operating against Santiago"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
OHIO IS GOLD CRAZY.
Latest Find Is At Augusta leland Jumps tc
Fabulous Prices.

Columbus. Ohio, Nov. 14-A sepcial
to the Dispatch from Canal Dover,
Ohio, says: Another discovery OF
gold is announced in the Malvern dis
trict here. The latest find is at Au-
gusta, a few miles north of Malvern,
where NJ. Q. Leyda has discovered on
his farm ore which he claims to be
richer than the Malvern product. A
large number of people visited the new
find. yesterday. and many express con-
fidence that Mr.. Leyda has struck a
good thing. Specimens will be at once
assayed. The discovery has increased
the gold fever and has also caused the
price Of land to take fabulous jump
so that it can be. neither bought or
leased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
THE MANITOBA.
Description Of the Big Steamer to Receive A.
terations at Bath.

The big transport Manitoba, on
which the Bath Iron Works were the
lowest bidders for repairs and altera-
tions, will not come to Bath for sever
al weeks. AS the Times stated, she is
now on her way from Brooklyn to Sa-
vannah, where she will take on board
the Sth Cavalry to be sent to Nuevitas.
The Manitoba is sister ship of the
steamer Mohawk and was built about
four years ago. by the firm of Harland
& Wolff of Belfast, Ireland, a concern
that are at present constructing the
same style of vessels. Her length is
455 feet, beam 40 feet, gross tonnage
$3.50, load displacement 12,600 tons.
She has a carrying capacity of 5000
tons of cargo and will carry twice as
much as the big cargo steamer Wini-
fred When loaded the Manitoba
draws about 26 feet of water and IL
feet light.
The Manitoba is steel steamer, has
a steel double bottom. four continuous
decks and four masts supplied with
steadying sails. She cost $1,250,000
Triple expansion engines turn her twin
screws at a rate that will send her
through the sea at IA knots an hour
There is coal bunker capacity of 900
tons.
The engines as well as all parts Of
the Manitoba are in good condition, but
a thorough cleaning as well as paint
ing, plumbing, iron work. joiners and
carpenters work will be necessary be-
fore she viii enter commission as a
modern transport for the United States
army.
Plans for the alterations on the Man
itoba will call for about the same
changes that are being made on the
transport Mohawk. Houses will be
erected for the army officers and a
hospital will occupy portion of the
stern. Bunks on the decks will furnish
good accommodations for the soldiers
making it necessary to place perma-
nent berths on board.
A complete ventilation system will be
placed on the steamer as well as many
layatories, bath roooms and shower
baths.
The alterations will be made prine-
pally to facilitate the transportation of
troops and when the changes are com
pleted the Manitoba will comfortably
carry 2600 men.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-15
curtaiIment by Fall River Mills.

Fall River, Mass, Nov. 14-Nearls
all of the cotton mills are in operation
this week, but number will be stop
ped, next week, which includes
Thanksgiving day. The following mills
are shut down, this week: Fall Rive,
Manufactory, Laurel Lake and Meta
comet, Granite Nos. / and . viii be
stopped two days, probably Friday
and Saturday. The Narrangansett is
on short time schedule by which tbs
curtailinent amounts to 10 1-2 hours a
week.