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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
WILLIAMSBURG.
Contract Awardsd-Died mt an Adj
vanced Age-Briefs.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. September 60
Especial 1.-The City School Board met TO-
day and awarded the contract Tor heatinS
the Nicholson School building to George
f. Beale, of this place
Extensive repairs are being made to
the Mathew Whaley Model and practice
School" by the college people, VINO own
the property and conduct the school as
an adjunct 10 the Chair OF Pedagogy IN
the college. AS such 1t is conducted UNI
der the faculty's supervision by hugh >.
Bird A. b., principal, graduate Oh the
Peabody Normal School, and Miss Lucy
l.. Davis, assistant principal
Mr.. oliver p. Chitwood, from Rocky
Mount. Franklin county, librarian OF Will
liam and Mary College, arrived this morn
ing and entered upon his duties.
Nancy Avis a resident of Bruton Dis
trlct York county died yesterday; aged
o. wears. She had been resident Of the
county ALI her life. Her remains were
buried in the family lot adjoining the old
homestead
Mr.. f.. w. Hopewell and Mr.. John
Glenn. members OF the Marshall Cornet
Band, returned to-day from Newport
News, where they paraded with the Stone
wall Band, OF Staunton
Mr.. Jack Spencer, with his son. Mr.
Blair, returned this morning from ten
days' visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Spencer, in New York.
Lieutenant Rogers Gait, OF the navy
stationed at the Newport News shlp-yard,
was ND yesterday 10 visit his people.
Miss Susan Webb, one of our most
charming girls. has gotten home from a
visit to friends in Norfolk.
Mrs. William Oppenheimer. who has
been stopping with Miss Marie Marshall,
left for her home yesterday. in Richmond.
Miss Susie Warburton, OF Richmond. is
visiting her cousin, Miss Lettie Warbur-
ton, Nicholson street.
Miss Annie Hampshire has returned
from a pleasant visit to her old home. In
Norfolk.
Mr.. ]. NJ Brooks, who has been quite
sick. continues TO improve, and Mrs.
Charles Person is ALSO reported much bet
ter to-day.
Captain Stonewall ]. Brooks. OF the
Atlantic Coast Line, with headquarters
in Manchester accompanied by his little
son, is here 10 visit his mother
College President Tyler is expected home
Sunday from an extended visit through
the counties in the Northern Neck.
The Peninsula Bank people have been
notified by the Post-Office Department
that they would permit the post-ofiice 10
be located In their handsome new bank
building, which IS nearly completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
CORBETT AND MCCOY.

Grim visaged war has again embellish-
oh ITS wrinkled front with a Few aooi-
,ioral kinks. and the rumblings OF dis
cord are heard throughout the land. TWO
mighty leviathans have met, and the
world has trembled at the onslaught. In
plain. everyday language the once
"great and only James Corbet has
been kicked by his hated antagonist
"Kid" Mccoy, and what is more shock
ing still, the quondam champion OF
Americas fstic ring has had his hat
removed from his head by the foot OF
him whose appellation suggests juven-
lie goat
II all happened a few days ago In GER
tain hosiery known as the Gilsey House,
in the city of New York. By mischance
the blatant pair of unfought fighters
met in that hotel, and after some feeble
limitations of politeness on the part of
their respective suites. one Gray. refer
ring TO the much discussed SCRAP"
which is on the tapis, said unto Pompa-
dour Jim: II don't think you want to
fight"
To make a remark of this kind to
"gent" who is a pugilist by profession
is like accusing a lawyer of not recog-
nizing a fee simple estate when he meets
it on the street and even now we can
hear Jim's stentorian tones as he thun-
dered I'm reply, whats that?" And so,
also, we can, even as we write, hear
Corbetts supplemental language as he
melo-dramatically thunders forth, I'll
fight him now and right here"
A few seconds later the chivalric kid"
ambled up, and administered unto the
hat of the pLgnacious Corbett a certain
high kick, which sent the headgear
spinning with frightful velocity. But not
half has yet been told. A moment after
wards the same foot of the same KID
dug deep into the groin of Sullivan's con-
queror, and then, uniting with it's life
companion, sped the recalcltrant Mccoy
into a side entrance of the hotel.
The sweettempered victim of this de-
grading pedal assault had no opportu-
nifty for revenge, for his peaceful friends.
set of the meeting, seized and held him,
so that the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth might be preserved inn
maculate. But oh! that words could ex-
press the pent-up wrath which surges in
the bosom of the battered pugilist g.
None can predict what the future will
bring forth. but the public is relieved
Something important had to happen after
the war to loosen the tension, and now
the body polite breathes easier.
We await with bated breath the 1900
columns of threats and journalistic al
tercations which will follow the incident.
and mean while we shall study up the
prospects for football In time of
peace prepare for war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
TRAGEDY IN FREDERICKsBURG.
Mrs, Lizzie Cahill Commits Suicide
Body Terribly Burned.


FREDERICKSBURG, VA. September
SO.-(Special.)- evening between
and 6 O'Clock several persons standing
near the residence Of Mrs. Lizzie Cahill
observed smoke issuing from the front
room of the building, and failing TO re-
ceive any respose after repeated knocks
at the door, which was locked, they
forced an entrance. The sight which met
their gaze was horrifying. In the centre
of the room, near a big armchair lay
Mrs. Cahill almost nude, and her body
burned nearly to a crisp Without max
ing any examination, those who had en-
tered the room reported that she had
been burned 10 death by her clothes
catching fire from the crate. On the ar
rival of the Coroner, however IL was
disclosed that apparently no fire had
been in the crate for some hours. An
examination of the Body was then made,
and in turning IL over a 3S-calibre Brit
ish bulldog pistol was found under her.
A further examination then disclosed
that she had shot herself through the
left breast, and after considerable pro-
bing the ball was located near her left
shoulder. The fire Is supposed 10 have
been caused by the fash from the pow
der Mrs. Cahill was about GO years Of
age. and widow Of the well-known po-
lice officer, Martin Cahil The pistol with
which she killed herself was one used
by him when on duty. One daughter sur
Wives her Miss Lizzie Cahill. who. at
the time OF the occurrence. was perform
ing her duties at the silk-mllI.
Mrs. A. NJ. Limerick. an aged and we'll
known Christian lady. died at her home
on Sophia street this evening. after a
lingering illness, I'm the SD year OF her
age Four children survive her-Rufus
and Wesley Limerick and Mrs. Lucy A.
Brummett. Of this city, and Mrs. Jane
Shelton. OF Stafford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
THE rrREMEN.

Newport News Is now extending her
! bounteous hospitality to the Virginia
State Firemen's Association. and, accord
In that enterprising city. "the town Is
theirs till they shake the dust from their
| feet"
In Richmond and the larger cities.
where the firemen are paid, we do not
attach the same importance to this class
OF citizens that they enjoy In other towns,
but our brethren in the smaller munich
palities realize their worth and take
personal pride in the men. Indeed. the
hremen Will always hold unique posi-
ton In American history and In the hearts
OF the American people. Whether paid or
not, the work OF these brave fellows is
a most important one, and the good they
do is incalculable. In a certain sense they
never sleep, but are eternally the SER
wants Of the public, ready and anxiohs to
risk their lives, II necessary. in checking
1.-THE devouring element" which is one OF
mans worst and most destructive enc
mics.
The local companies throughout the
State are well drilled and efficient Their
first lessons are In the importance OF
concerted action and cool headwork
They do not rush pell-mell to a fire and
attack 1t at will, but work together as
harmonious parts of well-ordered piece
of machinery. Without them the smaller
towns. which are unable to have paid de-
partments and expensive apparatus, would
always be at the mercy of the incendiary
and the careless individual who scatters
sparks regardless of the direful conse-
quences which generally follow such wan
tonness.
We might even go so far as to say that
in his proper sphere the volunteer fire.
man is more useful than the volunteer
soldier. He does not enjoy the same eclat
nor is he so ornamental, but when brave
ry, courage, and judgment are to be
tested he stands pre-eminent. His good
deeds. II reduced to cash valuation,
would mount up into the millions, while
his compensation, though not to be reck-
oned in dollars and cents, is the best Of
all rewards-the consciousness of duty
well and faithfully performed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01

AsIatic group. The most ardent defena-
ers OF imperialism admit that the annex
alton OF the philippines would necessi-
tate a vast increase in our standing
army. What does Washington say -
bearing upon that admission? Hear MIN
"Hence. likewise. they tthe United statep
will avoid the necessity OF those over
grown military establishments WHICH,
under any form OF government. are III"
ausplcious 10 liberty. and which are 10
be regarded as particularly hostile 10 is-
publican liberty" SO. we say III 'o"
cluslon. that although we MAJ not nave
nrovea our case to the satisfaction OF cur
imperialistic contemporary, we have we
think. at least shown that there are some
very respectable witnesses on our sue
and that Imperialism and new statesman
chin are a little vulnerable at more points
than one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
THE COCKADE CITY.
sad News-Has Seen Long Service
Briefs.

PETERSBURG, VA, September So
nounces the death in Perth Amboy. n. j..
on Wednesday night of Mrs. Mamie
Kearny, wife Of Mr.. J. Lawrence Kearny.
quite suddenly, OF heart-disease.
Mrs. Kearny was formerly Miss Mamie
RoWlett, daughter of the late John Row
lett, Of this city. She was n lady OF strik-
ingly handsome appearance, devoted
member Of and an untiring worker in the
Episcopal church. and was a great favor
tie in Petersburg's best society. She was
widely known and beloved for her many
graces OF true womanhood. A sister and
several nieces reside here. Mrs. Kearny's
health had been delicate for some time.
Her funeral took place at Perth Amboy
this morning.
Judge Mullen has rendered decision
In the suit OF w. ID. Smith. OF this city,
VS.. the Adrian CMich) Furniture Com
pany, argument in which was heard in
Chambers several days ago. The plain
tiff was represented by Hon. w. r. Nc
Kenney, and the defendant company by
Bartlett Roper, Esq. The plaintiff filed
demurrer to the petition of the two banks
of Adrian assignees of the Furniture
Company, which was sustained. The
Judge. however, granted the company
permission to amend their petition. The
case involved the validity Of the deed OF
assignment, and IL is thought the courts
permission TO amend the petition may
indicate that the assignment will be held
as good and that the funds attached
here by the-plaintiff are part the trust
created under the deed.
Apropos of the purchase OF two fresh
horses for the use of the Fire Depart
ment OF this city. II may be said that one
Of the departments engine horses has
been in active and continuous service for
twenty-one years He Is in fine trim now.
and is instantly alert to every alarm OF
fire. This horse was brought here with
the first fire engine purchased by the city.
He deserves to be retired and well cared
for during the remainder Of his life.
From what can be learned from the old
Confederate veterans in this city, there
is decided opposition to conferrlng the
title of Daughter of the Confederacy'
on any lady. as the successor or MISS
Winnie Davis. OF course, there Is dlvi-
sion OF opinion in the matter, but there
arc many of the veterans who think there
could properly be but one Daughter of
the Confederacy," and that the title ex-
pIred with the death of Miss Davis.
CAPTAIN John Lamb, of the Richmond
District. will speak during the campaign
at several places in this district, In De-
half OF Mr.. Epes.
There are many applicants for the va
cancv on the police corps from the Fourth
Ward. The Council will have TO elect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
PEANUT TRUST.
1t Is Reported That Ii Is to he ne
organized.

NORFOLK. VA, September 3o-(spe-
cial)-Ex-Governor Campbell, of Ohio,
has been here for several days interview
ing the principal peanut-c!eaners Of this
section. 1t is understood that his object
is a resurrection of the old Virginia Pea
nut Trust on a national scale. The trust
will It is stated, comprise all the dealers
in the South and West and viii employ
a very large capital and absolutely con-
troll the trade. The peanut industry is
one of the largest in Virginia, and the
formation of the trust will scarcely be
combated by the farmers who produce
the nuts. because 1t will make sitter
market and better prices will be the rule.
Many OF the sailors who served on
American vessels that captured the prizes
or destroyed the enemy's gunboats du-
ring the 1898 war are anxious about their
shares of the bounty. Most of the crews
on the Hornet, Wasp, Hawk, and Suwa-
nee have presented their applications
through attorneys. II is rumored that an
early adjustment of the claims will be
made by the Navy Department.
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NO SUCCESSOR.

The consensus of newspaper opinion is
against the selection of any one to sue
coed Miss Winnie Davis in the title Of
THE Daughter of the Confederacy."
General John b. Gordon, who bestowed
upon Miss Davis this sobriquet, and who
is the Grand Commander of the United
Confederate Veterans. is also opposed to
any ones succeeding to that title.
That is the practical and the sentiment
tai view as well. The name fitted Miss
Winnie because she was the only child
born in 'the White House of the Con-
federacy." and because she was the pet
Of her father in his old age.
Nor could any one else fill her place in
the affection of our veterans. OF lovely
and lovable young women who are daugh-
tiers of distinguished Confederates, and
who are dear to our Confederate organi-
zations and to all our people. there are
not few, but there is no other Winnie
Davis. Her history and her title were
unique, and it is her right to be remem-
bered as the first and last of that name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
SENATOR MARTIN TALKS.
Takes n Bright View of the Demo.
cratic Prospects.

NORFOLK. VA. September 30-(Spe-
ciai.)-United States Senator Thomas s
Martin Is at the Monticello. To your cor
respondent ne stated that he was conf
dent OF the success OF the Democratic
party throughout the country this fall.
"You know" he stated. that congress
sionaI elections are almost infallibIe pro-
phecies Of the result In presidential
wears" Senator Martin had very little
to say concerning his own prospects In
the forthcoming senatorial race i'm vir-
ginia. IN which his old-tlme opponent.
General Fitzhugh Lee, will probably con-
front him again.
The Senator Is deeply Interested in the
Second District congressional race now
on In earnest. He thinks that Young
should regain his seat easily. but ventures
no prediction as 10 whether he will be al
lowed 10 retain H. II the next House Is
Republican. The proposed 2Co000o dry
dock and other improvements at the Nor
folk maynard. he says. will almost I'M
questionably be constructed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l, 1898.

Friends of the Dispatch would do us
n favor by informing US promptly of any
fai,pre on the par, of newsdealers, OF
newsboys on railroad trains, to meet the
puhlic demand for copies Of this paper.
Information is also desired by us Oh the
delinquency of any carrier of ours in
Richmond. Manchester or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
TO report to us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
PRICE OF COTTON.
Thinks IL VIII GO tp-Blo0ded
Horses.

NORFOLK, VA, September N-ispe-
cial)-J. w. Perry. prominent southern
cotton factor, president OF the J. W.
Perry Company. and the head Of other
large cotton industries, said to-day that
the price Of cotton would undoubtedly 60
up within n few months. The rise be
predicts. will be phenomenal, and ne
thinks there is % per cent profit In the
staple. The crop. he says, has been
vastly overestimated.
Judgment has been entered Tor N,
sum OF $4,000 in the celebrated case 4
Franklin Bache. administrator ~ El
oft Roosevelt, deceased, against heirs o.
the estate.
one hundred and ten blooded hourses
have been entered for the fan races
which begin here in connection with The
State Fair next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
Fire In CIarlse County.

BERRYVILLE, VA, September 3U.-
(Special)-At an early hour this morning
the barn of !. A. Christman, near White
Post. Clarke county, was burned. Twen-
ty-five tons of hay, GO bushels or wheat
and all Of the farming utensils OF Mr.:
Christman's were lost The barn and
contents were insured in the Mutual, of
London. for 81. 200. The wheat was insured
I'm the same company to it's full value.
The building was ablaze when the fire
was discovered. and ii was only by the
most heroic efforts on the part of Mr..
Christman and his young son. who fought
the fire for three hours. that ether build
ings were saved. The clearinghouse
caught fire several times. The fire is sup
posed to have been started by :ncendia-
ries
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01

STAUNTON, VA. September 30.-(Spe-
cial)-This was the business before the
supreme Court OF Appeals to-day: The
case Of the City OF Harrisonburg against
Kohn e. Roller. from the Circuit Court OF
Rockingham county. and the case of r.
Nj. Ayres against John r. Hite. from the
Clrcuii Court OF Augusta county, were
CONTINUED TO the next term.
A petition for rehearing was filed In
tho case OF c. Reusens against j. c.
Iawson Guard. etc The Court adjourn
ed 10 meet in Richmond the 9Th of No
yember,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
CoIemnn-sauders Suit.

WARSAW, VA. September 3o-tsps-
cial)-The argument In the breach of
promise suit of Coleman vs.. Sanders was
opened to-day by Mr.. r. J. Downing Tor
the plaintiff. in a speech Of one hour
and a half. He was followed by Mr. j.
w. Chinn and G. +. Walker for the De-
PENDANT. Both made able and strong
arguments Mr. l. r. Smith commenced
the closing argument for the plaintiff
but after he had been speaking inc hour
court adjourned until tomorrow when
Mr.. Smith will resume his argument
verdict IS expected tomorrow afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
charlottesville Notes.

CHARL VA, September
30-(Special.)-M William q. christmas,
son of Mr. John W. Christmas, of this
city. has just been appointed superintend-
emf of the Kanawha and Michigan rail-
road. Be began as messenger boy In
this city thirteen years ago In the offices
of the Southern railway under captain
TROY then a superintendent OF the South
ern. He succeeds Superintendent j. NJ.
Dawson. resigned. Mr.. Dawson is ma
tive OF this county.
Captain r. T.. Lee Niche, OF General
Fitzhugh Lees staff. Seventh Army Corps
is very i'll at the residence OF Captain ii.
CLAW Niche, I'm this county.
The marriage of Mr.. Douglas McGregor,
Of this city, and Miss Minnie Goodloe,
daughter of Mr.. r. ". Goodloe. is an
nounced for October 18th.
Senator II. ID. Flood was In this city
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway re-
ports gross earnings for August Of 81 .O3S.-
sO5. an increase of s3is96 as compared with
the same month of last year, and net
S36G, 066. an increase of $685.. For the two
months ending August 31st the gross
earnings were sl,s9ss9i. an increase OF
S35,7S5 as compared with the correspond
ing period Of last year. and net s704. 240.
an increase of 81, 607.-The New York Sun.
We are clad to see this statement. 1t
encourages us to hope that the company s
financial condition will soon be such as
will justify it in beginning work on new
passenger depot here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01

A dispatch TO the London Daily Mail
from Cape Town says General Kitchener
has cabled to Cecil Rhodes the question:
when are you coming up?"
This is probably a joke, but 1t is a pro-
phetic one. If Rhodes lives he will get
there" That is as certain as that the
Khalifa has been smashed and the Sirdar
has raised the Egyptian flag over Fa-
shoda
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
pro,o.cd Alliance With England.

IN the United States and England Should
form an alliance, the combined strength
would he 80 great that there would be
little chance for enemies 10 overcome US.
In "A like manner. when men and women
keep up their bodily strength with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. there is little
chance OF attack from disease. The old
time remedy enriches the blood, builds up
the muscles. steadies the nerves, and In
creases the appetite. Try 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01
Georgia and Alabama Earnings.

The earnings and expenses of the Geor-
gia and Alabama railway for August,
compared with the same mouth last year,
were as follows:
Mileage, 1895. 45s; 1897, ass. Gross earn
ings 1895, $1Ol .63S; 1897. ssl.A4; increase.
p psas SEM sa ;es Perssng expenses
S94l7-l5 per cent. Net earnings, 1898,
s2s 1ss; 1897, 1888; increase, l0.775-5S per
cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-01

Head of Six Months Old Baby.
They Would Peel of Taking
The Hair with Them.
Doctor & Remedies Did No Good
Tried Cuticura. Hair Grew and
New No Trace Of Eczema.

NV bay was about six weeks old when tho
top Of her head became covered with thick
scales, which would peel and come Off, taking
the hair with it. 1t would soon form again
and be as bad as before. tried several things
and then went to the doctor. He san was
Eczema and prescribed an ointment, which
did not do any good. A friend spoke of Gu
TrcURA soar. tried it and read on the
wrapper about CUTIcURA (ointmenN as REM
edy for Eczema. bought box and washed
her head in warm water and CUTIcURA SOAR
and gently combed the scales OF. They did
not come back, and her hair grew out ine
and thick. She is now year and half old
and has no trace Of Ec>emd. You have my
permission to publish my letter.
Mrs. c. W. BURGESS,
Feb. q, 'es. 95 Warren St., Bridgeport, Conn.
CurrcrRA REMEDIES appeal with irresistible force to
mothers nurses and all having the ofchdren To
know that single application will afford instant relief,
permit rss, and Sleep and point to speedy cure IN the
most torturng and d,hgurng Of skin and soap diseases,
with loss of hair and them to fsln your duty
sLrEP voR SKis-ToRrURLD BABIES AND Rssr TOR
TIRED MOTHERS In q warm bath with CuTIcuRA soar.
and single application Of CcTrcuR tointment greatest
ofcmollena and skin cures.
Sold throughortthe Sord. Porter Drro AND CHIN.
CoRP, sole Props. nnsf0~~
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