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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05
EMPORIA.
Denths-To Address the Camp-Per-
sOnaI Points.

EMPORIA, VA, August 4-(Special)-
Mrs. NJ. j. Ford. relict Of Samuel Ford,
died at her residence near here yester-
day. Mrs. Ford was we'll advanced in
years The interment took place this al
ternoon at the family burying-ground.
Mr.. Samuel Ford was a near relative TO
Mr.. A. J. Ford, of your. city
Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Tillar and family
are visiting Hon. David A. Bailey, at Bris-
tol. Va.
Information was received here to-day
announcing the death of Mrs. Younger.
the wife OF the popular pastor OF ,he
Methodist church here Mrs. Younger had
been in bad health for several months,
and some weeks ago went to visit rela-
tives near Chatham, Va, in hope Of re-
storing her health
Mrs. Younger was very popular. and the
announcement OF her death has cast a
gloom over the community.
Misses Anna Lee and Minnie NJ. Cham
bliss are at the Allegheny Springs
Hon. John Lamb. member of Congress
from the Third District, will deliver dn
address before Chambhss- Barham Camp,
No. 81. Confederate Veterans, on the 18th
instant.
Hon. George l.. Christian, OF your city,
was likewise invited to speak, but was
forced TO decline, on account of previous
engagements. Captain Lamb Is very pop
ular with all classes of our people, and
the distinguished congressman from the
Metropolitan District will be accorded a
generous welcome.
Mr.. L. l.. Drakns, Mayor of Emporia,
has returned, after a absence Of few
weeks,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05
NEW PROFESSORS
For the Virginia Polytechnic Insu'
tute-Important Board Meeting.

FORT MONROE, VA, August 4.-(Spe-
clal)-The Board OF Visitors Of the Vlr-
ginia Polytechnic Institute has been in
session here for the past two days, and
business Of great Importance has been
transacted. Captain C. +. Vawter Gector).
S. Hamilton Graves, 7. Il. Price, j.
Thompson Brown, J. NJ Barton, d. M.
CIoyd, Is. S. Selden, and President j. Nj.
McBryde are present
The Executive Committee made a
thorough examination of the books of
Treasurer c. l. Wade, and all things per-
tanning to that office were found TO be
entirely correct and satisfactory.
A chair of English and Political Econ
omy was founded by the selection TO I'LL
IL Of r. H. Hudnall of Mississippi. DIR.
Hudnall. after graduating at Clinton
College Miss. took the A. NJ. degree at
the University of Virginia, and about a
year ago received the degree Of Phi. ID.
from the University OF Leipsic.
Charles Il. Vawter, Jr.. was elected to
the position Of acting Professor Of Math-
ematics and Physics. Mr.. Vawter has
taken the degree of Bachelor OF Science
at the University Of Virginia, his major
subjects being mathematics and physics.
Both of these gentlemen presented the
highest testimonials, and were selected
over q number OF worthy competitors.
Mr.. George w. Walker, OF Pulaski
county, was elected assistant professor
in the department of English and Mathe-
MATES, a newly-created position. Mr.
Walker is a graduate of Hampden-Sidney
College, and has spent thirty years in
successful teaching, as his high creden-
tials attest. 1t was also determined to
have the Spanish language taught, and
the Executive Committee is charged with
the duty of selecting the instructor. The
matter of feeding the students, which
has always given the board the greatest
concern. is thought now to have been
successfully solved. The Office of steward
has been restored. and in order to aid
this department a four-ton cold-storage
plant will be constructed, to which an
ice plant will be added. Altogether, this
has been a most important meeting OF
the board. and its determinations will
decidedly enlarge the sphere OF useful
ness OF the institution.
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NORTHUMBERLAND.
CnntnIoupes school Matters - The
Camp Meetingx-PcrsonnI.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, August t.-(Spe-
cial)-Hundreds OF barrels Of cantaloupes
are being shipped from this section OF
the country to the Washington and Balti-
more markets, and through them TO cities
farther North. The market began to
show the effects of the large yield right
In the beginning, and prices are not up TO
the average. Most of the crops are In
good condition, and the shipping will be
very large II prices justify 1t.
The reports before the County School
Board OF Northumberland, at its last
meeting, show the financial status or the
public-school system in this county to be
excellent. The board asked for a levy of
10 cents per s100 in two districts. and for
cents in two others, for the coming
year.
The patrons of the Heathsvlle Graded
School are making an effort to secure the
services of Mr.. It. A. Rose OF Mecklen-
burg county, as principal for the coming
term, he having filed that position with
perfect satisfaction last session.
Some Of the fishermen who we're indicted
at the last term OF the court 70: trap
fishing In the Potomac river the past sea-
son without paying the license-tax have
deposited their fines with the Clerk OF
the court, to be paid to the Common
wealth. unless a majority of the fishermen
propose to make test case of the matter.
The Board Of Directors Of the Northern
Neck Agricultural Association held a
meeting last week to make arrangements
for their coming fair, September 18th.
10Th. and Both. Among other new fea-
lures in the amusement line, they will
offer a complete basketball outfit as
premium to the winning team In series
OF basketball games. This game has
been but lately introduced In the county,
but bids fair to take we'll where 1t is
established.
Master william Beale. son of DR.. George
w. Beale. had the misfortune TO have
his left shoulder broken In an accident
last week.
Quite a number OF city visitors are In
the country, many of them preparing TO
spend a week at Marvin or Kirkland
Grove camp. DIR. Starr, Of Richmond,
with his able assistants. will draw large
crowds at Marvin-GIove meeting. which
begins August 5th, lasting ten days there
after. At Kirkland DR.. Smith. of the
Richmond Second Baptist, will not be
wanting audiences in the large tabernacle
This camp will begin its annual ten-days
meeting August 18th. The interest taken
seems to indicate a good attendance at
both camps this season.
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although the volunteer act makes the
declaration mentioned above. It also says
that "the men composing said army
shall be discharged from the service OF
the United states when the purposes for
which they were called into service shall
have been accomplished or on the conciu-
sion or hostilities" This latter provision
OF the act is construed TO mean that the
President may at any time during the two
years for which the volunteers are enlist
ed call them into service for garrison duty
or otherwise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

taught to believe that a fiddle and the
Devii were inseparable. and that dancing
was pastimc instlgated by the Devil,
Dut they made no objection. ard OCCASION
ally took peep. Others of the party
enjoyed seeing and commenting on the
scenery. and the Mattaponi is not want
ing In historic associations. On its banks
on the King and Queen side lie the re-
mains OF two notable men--Carter Brax-
ton. one or the signers of the Declaration
OF Independence. and John Robinson.
Speaker OF the House Of Burgesses for
twenty-eight years-but they are like
Moses In that no man knoweth OF their
sepulchre unto this day. Arriving in West
Point the party went out to watch a
game OF baseball. After seeing ali the
sights OF the town. and having mock
marriage and dancing at the Terminal.
we started back about II at night The
trip home In the moonlight was delight
full and We reached Walkerton about 3,
and went home TO dream of one OF the
most pleasant outings of our experience.
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A SAD CASE.
NeighbOrs and Ministers Feared
Contagion.

WINCHESTER, VA, August 4.-(Spe-
cial.)-Two deaths, attended by rather pa
thetic circumstances, occurred within a
short time of each other in the family or
Montgomery Unger, prosperous farmer,
living at Ungers Store, in this county,
on Monday last Mr.. Unser's daughter,
Miss Emma Unger, aged Is years, died at
ter a short illness Of diphtheria. AL
though the fingers stand high in the COM
munity, so great was the dread among
the neighbors of contracting the disease
that no one would volunteer to either
nurse the patient when i'll or prepare her
body for burial after death. The under
taker and several assistants performed
this office. No minister, IL is claimed,
could be found who cared to risk the
danger of contagion, and the body was
inferred without burial service. In an ad-
Joining room was the mother dying with
the same disease, unable TO minister
either TO her own or her daughters needs.
Next day Mrs. Unger died, and again
were neighbors afraid TO venture TO the
house, in consequence Of which she was
hastily buried by her husband and the
undertaker's assistants, without religious
ceremony
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

Referring TO the fact that General
August may be compelled, in the interest
of protection of the people of Manila from
insurgent savagery, to surrender the city
to General Merritt, whether the latter is
ready to receive 1T or not, the Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune says:
Under such circumstances II is
certain that General Merritt would be
promptly compelled to accept the serious
responsibility of protecting property in
the city from the insurgents at whatever
hazards, and the incongruous spectacle
may yet be presented of American and
Spanish troops there cooperating against
a common enemy, supported by the com
bined forces from the foreign fleets which
have gathered in the harbor."
And, paradoxical as 1t may appear, such
a remarkable complication might render
all the easier the work Of solving the
Philippines problem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05
GLOUCESTER COUNTY.
Telephone Directors Meet-Escaped
from .JaiI-PersOnu1.


GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA.
August 4-(Special)-The directors of the
Tidewater Telephone Company met yes
terday, and in addition to transacting
routine business, declared 8 per cent.
dividend. This company started in 1855
with about 100 miles OF wire and II tele-
phones, which were rented. 1t now has
2e6 miles of wire and 76 stations.
County Court disposed of all routine
business on Monday and adjourned until
Wednesday TO try appeal warrants. a
special grand jury was empanelled and
indicted George Earnest for breaking into
the store-house of Julius Mitchell and
stealing 1925. Mr.. Mitchell was attending
a picnic at the time.
Last night Earnest cut the wooden
casing off the Jail lock and made his es-
cape. and is still at large. Mr.. W. S.
Ware. the jailer telephoned a description
Of the fugitive in every direction this
morning.
Mr.. Spottswood Garland, of Wilmington,
Del. arrived Sunday morning and left
for home Monday evening, accompanied
by his daughter, Miss Margarine. and
Miss Mary Maui, who had been visiting
Miss Anne Jones, of Clairmont.
Miss Mary Hamilton Pike. OF Washing
ton, and Miss Annie Biscoe, Of Baltimore,
are visiting Mrs. r. =. Taliaferro. Miss
Pike is a granddaughter of the author OF
Dixie Miss Biscoe is a sister of Pay
master Biscoe, of the Yankee.
Mr.. Robert Stores Of Richmond. who
shas been visiting at the rectory. returned
home this morning.
There was childrens party at Sum-
merville, the home Of Mr.. John Tabb.
this evening The party was in honor OF
Master Robert Minor Dashield. OF Rich
mond, who is staying at the rectory.
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General Joe Wheeler is writing a book
on the war, 1t is said and in it he will
do justice to our regular troops, 1t is
stated, as follows:
I'm regard to the difference between
regulars and volunteers, we must be fair,
Just. and honest In this matter Many
of the volunteers left positions with large
salaries and comfortable and luxurious
homes to serve their country. They were
self-sacriicing; they were brave; they
were chivalrous. But truth compels me
to say that for effectiveness in battle they
could not be expected to equal trained
soldiers. The regular army officers and
men had been trained to estimate dis
tances by the eye and to adjust their
sights with great precision; consequently,
when they went into action, every man
was an expert marksman, and they used
their rifles with most marvellous accu-
racy.
ut was touching to see the regulars get
some of the American newspapers, read
of how redoubt after redoubt was taken
by the volunteers, and scarcely any men
ton was made of the regular army. How
disappointed and disguised they were!
one captain turned TO me and said: De
pend upon it. the truth will be told when
history is written.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

Two Young Men sunOcated by Foul
Air-Marringe.

ALTERNATIVES.
FREDERICKSBURG VA, August A.
Especial -Lewis Bowling and Murray
T;ryant, two well-known young men Of
Stafford county, were suffocated by foul
air yesterday while cleaning out well
Mr.. Bowling descended first and upon
his failing to respond when called TO, Mr.
Bryant went down to investigate. Some
time afterwards persons, who had called
to see Mr.. Bryant at his store, finding the
place open and no one around. instituted
search, and, going to the well, saw him
standing in a half-reclining, position be-
low. After repeatedly calling him and
receiving no response. they began tearing
down the wall. and reached the bodies.
Mr. Bryant had just commenced store
keeping Monday and as the well was dry
and partly filed up he had decided to
clean it out. and bore deeper for water.
W. w. Brown was to-day appointed
Clerk of the courts of King George TO
succeed his father, the late w. S. Brown.
Mr. Brown appointed e. J.. Hunter
deputy.
Corporal James III. Revere, of Company
X Third Virginia. at Camp Alger, and
Miss Minnie Brown, of this city. were
quietly welded al Trinity parsonage last
night Both of the young people are prom
inent and well known here and their
many friends extend congratulations. The
news OF the company's being ordered 10
Porto Rico FASTENED the event.
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ADMISSION 10 CENTS
A stamp Tax Decision.
ATLANTA Constltuuon.)


In many States cases have been made
TO determine who should pay the stamp
taxes imposed by the war-revenue bill
Most of these cases have been brought
against telegraph and express eompanies,
and one OF them was decided in Chicago
few days ago.
The Manufacturers Association OF that
city contended that the express com
panies should supply stamps for receipts
without cost to the shipper. The case
was argued before Judge Tuley. In the
State Circuit Court, and ne decided that
express companies must accept packages
for shipment with the receipt duly stamp
ed by themselves. and without adding tho
cost OF the stamp TO the regular express
rate. The express companies will. OF
course, appeal 10 the higher courts; for
this decision should stand, and could he
enforced. the companies would have 10
bear the whole tax, which will amount
to about 100000 a year.
The Springfield Republican takes issue
with Judge Tuley, and is confident that
his decision will not stand. II says:
1T is fair TO compel the express COM
panies. and as well the railroad COM
panies, to provide the stamps required ~
law and afiix them 70 their bills Of lading'
But to go further and say that this cost
OF the stamps shall not be passed along
to the shipper is TO proceed beyond the
intent Of the law. II not the power % the
court, and render a judgment, further
more, which cannot be enforced. \ stamp
tax is an excise tax. and an excise TAX
pays no regard TO rules OF appor,ionment
but Is allowed 10 fall whore II may-the
government concerning itself merely Win
collecting the money which Is sought
1T is 10 exhibit great ignorance OF tho
nature OF the tax 90 say that II vas ths
intent OF Congress in composing a stamp
tax on bills OF lading and express COM
pany receipts, that the railroad and e1-
press companies should pay the whols
tax and not pass any part OF u along
TO their customers. The absurdity OF inc
Idea will appear on moments reflection
II Judge Tuley's decision Is SOUND
then the beer brewers and whiskey DIS
tillers and the tobacco men have been
violating the law for thirty-hye years
I'm collecting the costs OF the intern4i
revenue stamps on their products ron
the consumers or purchasers OF theh
goods. II this judgment Is sound, inca
the owners OF productive real estate nave
been violating State law from time oes
OF mind in undertaking 10 add the s'a's
property taxes on their tenemenis anu
business blocks 20 the rent charged i'
the use OF such property. Then 700,
the domestic importers OF dutiable sooos
have been violating Federal laws ifons
the beginning IN seeking 10 pass ai0ns
the customs dues collected from ihen
by the government 10 the buyers ans
consumers OF the goods"
II Is unfortunate that the act does NO.
Indicate clearly who Is 10 pay each s'sn,p
tax Il imposes. Uncertainty on ,p
point has already caused much htieau0n'
and will produce still more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

''To punish an officer Of the National
Guard for entering the volunteer service
of the United States by depriving him OF
his commission in the guard seems with
out any justification or excuse" says
Governor Johnston, Of Alabama, in let
ter to the New York Herald. I'm this
State alabama every officer of the Ma
tional Guard and every private will retain
his rank and place and the officers con-
tinue TO hold their commissions until the
war closes, no matter how long it may
continue"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

VOLUNTEERS AFTER PEACE.

Recently there has been a good deal OF
confusion In the public mind as TO what
will be the Presidents authority over the
volunteer army after peace shall have
been concluded.
II Is generally recognized that we will
have need for large number of troops
for some time after treaty of peace
has been ratified, and as soon as SPANS
overture for the opening of negotiations
was received the question was preached
whether the act authorizing the raising
OF our volunteer army provided for meet
ing that demand
LIS certain quarters IL was held that
the moment the Senate ratified treaty
OF peace, the Presidents power to main
tain the volunteer army we now have in
the field would cease and determine.
seeing that the act in question distinctly
declares that the volunteer army shall
he. maintained only during the existence
OF war. II was. therefore, contended that
tie President would. in the event OF
peace negotiations not mlscarrying have
20 call an extra session OF Congress, not
only for the purpose OF having the Sem
ate ratify treaty OF peace, but in order
10 procure necessary legislation by both
houses 10 continue the volunteers I'm SER
vice and the regular army on war-foot-
Ing al long as II might be necessary to oc-
cepy conquered territory, sc. Indeed. Il
was even stated that the President had
practically decided upon an extra ses-
sion OF both houses
later. however. this statement was de-
MED II has. we are told. been determined
that there Is no necessity for additional
LEGISLATION regarding the volunteers, for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-05

burial of Capt. william Garnett Will
Ifnmson-Teacher Institute.

LEXINGTON. VA. August 4--tSpecial,
Captain William Garrett Williamson. who
died near Pensacola Tuesday. was In.
tered here this morning In the cemetery
by the side of his parents. His body
arrived on the morning train, and SER
vices were held In the Grace Memorial
Episcopal church. The pall-bearers were
his comrades OF the famous Rockbridge
Artillery and Stonewall Brigade.
! Captain Williamson was the Oldest son
| OF the late General T. II. Williamson.
| who for forty-seven years filed pro-
/! fessorship at the Virginia Military In
| stitute and Miss Henrietta +. Garrett,
| of Essex county. sister of General Car
nett. Captain Williamson was born here
! December Is, 1871. He was educated at
| Washington and Lee University. and took
the degree OF Bachelor of Arts in 1859
When the civil war began he enlisted as
member OF the Rockbridge Artillery,
and was subsequently promoted to SER
geancy. He was later made second lieu
tenant Of engineers, and then promoted 10
first lieutenancy. He served on the
staff OF General r. J. Jackson tStOne-
walD. He was further promoted captain,
and was parolled with this rank at APP
pomattox. He was known for his bravery
and efficiency as a soldier and engineer.
Since the war nc had followed his pro-
fcssion as an engineer. and for a number
of years was City Engineer of Mont
gomery, Ala. For the past ten years he
had been In the United States Govern
ment employment as an engineer on
river and harbor work. At the time OF
his death he was engaged on the harbor
fortihcations at Pensacola. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was a Miss Bette
Cralle, of Huntington, w. Va, and six
children One Of his sons, Morris. Is In
the United States volunteer army, Nand is
at Miami, Fla. He was man who knew
not the word fear.
The County Teachers Institute. which
was held by County-Superintende J.
Sidney Saville for the past two days,
closed to-day after a very prosperous
term. The number of teachers in attend
ance was very gratifying. and the course
OF lectures highly instructive. Ninety
seven teachers were enrolled, all of whom
were from the county.
Mr.. John Huff. of near Harr!sonburg.
Va. met with a very serious accident
while driving down the hill here to the
river He was in a vehicle with Seth
Smith, horse dealer and when near the
bottom OF the hill the horse became
frightened and ran into a stone wall.
The occupants were pitched headlong
upon the wall.
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Feed Peaches to Hogs.

(Cordele lGa.) Sentinel)
The liberia peach crop around CordeIe
this year Is far larger than the demand
Thousands Of as fine fruit as ever grew In
Georgia are rottlng In the orchards. Two
horse wagon-loads are hauled out and fed
to hogs The very choicest fruit can be
bought here for 20 cents per busheI.
At the farm OF Mr. Charles Green. about
three miles from COrdele, he has a
twenty-acre field with not a single miss
ing tree, loaded with peaches, which are
now too ripe TO bear shipping. Wagon
back and fed to hogs. there being no sale
for them. On account OF being unable to
secure crates. Mr.. Green could not ship
his peaches ~ a northern market Never
before has this county had such a large
peach cfC.i.