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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

long. Following is description of the
animal; Age, 7 or years; weight about
200 or 800 pounds bay in color, with
four white feet, and white nose; name
had been reached. but now grown out TO
some extent, and very thick; fetocks
long
TWO FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
The funeral OF Mr.. Martin Harnisn.
whose death occurred at his residence. IN
the county, Thursday morning, took place
from the house yesterday afternoon at
2 o'clock. and interment was made in
Maury Cemetery. The services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. Charles n. Van Houten,
of this city.
The sad rites over the remains of Mrs
Fannie Toy, who was killed by talllng
over the Wasteway of the canal below
the Marshall COttOn-Mins. an account or
which, appeared in Yesterdays Dispatch
were held at the residence OF Mr. w. II.
Smith. No. p east Tenth street, yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. George If.
McFaden pastor Of the tifth-Street Me-
thodist church. conducted the services.
SQUIRE CHEATHAM HOLDS COURT.
squire L. w. Cheatham held court at
his White Temple corner or Maury street
and the Petersburg turnpike, yesterday
morning.
Hugh Gin was charged with stealing
lot of wood from the premises OF MAJOR
Joseph Walker. but the case was con-
tinued until the 18th.
~Robert Bailey was wanted TO appear on
the charge Of stealing a cow, but as he
succeeded in breaking from an oincer ms
absence was more conspicuous IMAM MS
presence. CHI.
During the present sitting Of the Circuit
Court Of Chesterfield two absolute divorces
have been granted. Absolute divorce was
granted Il. George Price from Ella Prlce'
on the ground Of desertion Absolute dl-
vorce was also granted Mrs. Belle =
I,eper from her husband John Leper. Inc
court will probably adjourn the last part
of next week.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
t.dge Thomas NJ. Miller. who has been
visiting i'm this city. returned to his home
i'm Powhatan. yesterday.
The passenger train leaving the city AT
q o'cloeir over the Richmond and Peters
burr road. killed a COW at the cambridge
street crossing yesterday morning
MIR. Tyre p Cheatham LEFT Thursqay
piohf for Fernandina Fla, where he has
accepted position with the f. c. and +.
Il r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
MARRIAGES IN GREENEsvMLE.
Mr.. Bragg suffers n stroke OF ParaIy-
sis-Othcr Matters.

EMPORIA. VA, February 18.-(Special)
The Clerk OF the Court issued this morn
ing a license for the marriage Of Miss
Mary Moody. OF Northampton county,
n. c.. and Mr.. John A. Massey, Of this
county
The cards are out announcing the
coming marriage Of Miss Balls, a prom
inent young lady OF this county, and
Mr.. J. ID. Walker, a well-known bust
ness-man OF Portsmouth, Va. The mar
rage takes place at the Methodist church.
on the 23d instant.
Mr.. Robert w. Bragg. a popular cltI-
zen. OF Brunswick county. VINO has been
doing business here for several months.
suffered a stroke of paralysis at the
Weaver Hotel o day or so since. He Is
now out Of danger.
As soon as his condition justifes he
will be taken to the home OF his friend,
Judge f. T.. Buford, Lawrencevilie, Va.
Much sympathy is felt for the unfortu-
nate gentleman.
The condition of Mr. John Wilde, mem
toned I'm this correspondence few days
since. is not much improved.
Rev. w. f.. Thompson OF Boydton.
closed the series of meeting which he
has been holding at the Methodist church
this week. tonight. our people hate 10
part with Mr.. Thompson, as he has made
many friends among Us.
Justice l.. j. Deakins, accompanied by
DR.. Iucien Loften, went out In the coun-
try to-day TO enquire into the condition
Of a Miss kirkland, supposed lunatlc-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
CHASED by NEGROES.
SUBJECTS Arrestcd-Denth of n Han
over Lady.

ASHLAND, VA. February iS-lspc-
cial)-This afternoon about 4Aj o'clock,
Miss Ollie Mallory. while on her way
from Ashland High School, and while
within half mile of her residence, at
Elliots crossing, was chased for some
distance by two colored men. She Tor
tunataly. saw them In time and made
her way 10 the home Of Mr. Bowies,
where she found protection. she was
seen by w. II. Wood and NJ. u. IRE
william. Of Ashland, to whom she toid
her story They Immediately started In
n,,rsuit Of the men, but failed 10 eaten
them. The gentlemen came TO town, ana
Notified the authorities, who set out 10
1ool, for the offenders. Late tonight two
negroes about q years old each. were
arrested bv Sergeant Elicit In the store
~ Engleking, and locked up as be-
Inc the men wanted. They gave their
names AZ Henry Darracott and Henry
proolxs They said they had come down
the road from Beaver-Dam Depot THIS
aftornoon. and were on their way home
r,n,cn &c near the farm OF Deputy-SherlH
Vaughan. about four miles from this
nlace They will have a hearing IN the
norninr before Mayor Peasants, al
which Miss Mallory will be present. Inc
young lady Is about Is years old, ana
the daughter of Mr.. Charles A Mallory.
Mrs Frederick Duke died this evening
M her husbands home three miles pc
low this town. she was Miss Page, ana
was &c years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
WANT NEW LINES IN VIRGINIA.
Postars Counsel Appears In beh"ii
of the Condemnation Bill.

Tho hill TO authorize the construction
NJ telegraph lines within the state oil
VIRGINIA. and TO provide for the con-
demnatlon Of the rights of way therefor
was further argued before the House
Committee on Propositions and GrleVances
Yesterday morning by Colonel j. II. Nc
Intosh. of Meridian. Miss, attorney LOT
the Postal Telegraph-C Gable Company AZ
whose instance the DIN was a,'di Tor
THE bill provides the modus operandi lot
condemnation proceedings against ran
road companies for the right or con-
structing telegraph lines upon tne Iisne
of way OF railroads, ana upon the pupnc
roads and over and along any turnpikes
,,,i,hin the state upon paying just COM
nensation therefor, TO be ascertained py
Colonel Mcintosh insisted In support OF
the bill that the State can exercise the
right of eminent domain IN cSnu n,,nl,ns
So much OF the right of way OF raiiroans
that may be necessary for the erection Oh
teIegranh lines thereon. provided that II
does not interfere with any otner tele-
graph line already constructed thereon,
or with the purposes ana uses iof which
Tho railroad acquired its right OF way
that IS. for railroad purposes. Notwith-
etandino the contract existing between
Tie Western Union Telegraph Company
and the railroads. which Is what Is known
as an exclusive contract. giving the ex-
ciusiva right of way 10 the Western Union
Tor telegraph purposes, all the courts
- last resort where that contract had
been passed upon have declared u con-
trarv TO public policy and void as tending
10 create monopoly In the telegraph
Colonel Mcintosh argued that the day
hsd nessed when the American people
would longer submit 20 any monopoly, es-
peciaily in the matter OF so great Inn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
HAMPDEN-sIDNEY NEWS,
Preparations for the Twenty-Second.
Much Pleasure Anticipated.

HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA, Februsry H.
Special 1.-THE influence Of the approach
ing 22d Is very evident in everything
time at Hampden-Sidney, and IS looked
forward to with pleasure by young ana
old. The young people especially make
ii an occasion for much social enjoyment.
In anticipation good many young ladies
from a distance are already here, and
others are expected. on Monday night
the gymnastlc class. under Professor W.
+. Bull, give an exhibition In the Memo
rial chapel, and on Tuesday night the In
termediate celebration OF the literary So
cieties takes place.
The college Is represented at the con-
vention OF the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION now IN session at Lynchburg by
Mr. Eugene Douglas, of the senior class.
and Messrs. w. w. Bondurant and NJ. i.
Pilson. OF the junior class. Mr.. w. ;.
Morton. OF Union Theological Seminary.
and Mr.. j. w. Kinnier, OF the college, Will
represent their respective institutions az
the convention OF the student volunteers
to assemble in Cleveland. O., on the I'D
instant
The address by Rev. r. II. Gaily OF New
Jersey. I'm the Memorial chapel last sun
day afternoon on the htuuehI FoiuIeeeI
movement was both interfering and In
structive. Mr.. Gaily sailed from New
York two days ago for China, and expects
TO devote himself to work among the stu
dent class OF that great empire. When IN
Princeton College he was a noted fpot-
ballist. and has developed a strong and
vigorous physical system. He Is an en-
thusiast in the vocation he has chosen.
and will no doubt be an important factor
in promoting and extending Christianity
in the Flowery Kingdom. M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
JUDGE wADDrLL NOT DECIDED.
The Postmastership Appointment "a
Doubtful Surmise. lie snys.

The question Of succession ia the post
office is growing monotonous and theories
multiply.
Judge Waddill said last night in very
emphatic terms that the matter had not
been decided. He ridiculed the idea OF
any set interview between Judge Lewis
ana himself for the purpose of reaching
a conclusion as published in another pa
per. saying that as he saw Judge Lewis
every day and was constantly associated
with him in law cases, any such arrange
ment as the one indicated would be en-
tirely superfuous. lie added that the
issue would be a very dangerous one 10
risk any money on, as IL was case in
which the unexpected would probably nap
pen.
1t is believed in some circles that there
is n deadlock among the local party lead
ers. and for that reason Judge Lewis mas
beon chosen as the arbitcr. The appoint
ment will probably be made in time ior
tho incoming postmaster to assume his
duties on March lst, so the next lew days
should bring about a settlement or the
question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19


portance to the public as the telegraph
business and that the effect OF the VII
would be simply to produce competition
In the telegraph business and bring aum-
tionaI revenue into the state treasury:
He held that the railroad companies hoid
their right of way even though they nave
fee-simplc title to IT, solely for railroad
purposes. and that the measure OF JAM
ages i'm the condemnation proceedings ~
n telegraph company against the raiircau
company is the cash value OK the iano
that will actually be taken by the teie-
graph company, and the diminution ~
value of the remainder of the right OF way
caused by the construction OF a telegraph
line The bill provides for only one pro
ceeding in the State against any one rali-
road company, for the reason that the
right of way Is one continuous piece OF
property, owned by the same party ana
for the same purposes. thereby uoins
away with the necessity OF condemnation
proceedings In every county.
At the request OF Major stiles, repre-
senting the Western Union Company, the
further consideration or the bill was de-
ferred until this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
S,ot at Ills Broth.r-in-La,v.

There was considerable excitement on
west Broad street last night over pistol
shot fired by W. A. Wood at his brother
in-law. Lee Fandree. II seems from re-
ports made TO the Third-Pohce Station'
tt,ot Fandroe took a new oll-stoye from
.Sfr Wnod's residence to a nearby saloon
- ,,.bsn the owner went to recover his
,,,orortv his brother-in-law resisted and
etr,,ck or struck az him. II was then
that tho shot was fired. but not with the
intention. st IS believed, Of shooting ran
dree Wood was arrested and bailed'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
HE OPPOSES WOMEN NoTARIEs.
a Distinguished Lawyer Wants the
Bill VetOed-Nore Applications.


The Governor is still receiving appli-
cations from women for appointment as
notaries. though he has not signed the
bill authorizing their appointment.
Those received yesterday were from
Miss Carrie NJ. Gregory. OF -ynchbu-g,
and Miss Lula c. Smith. Of Bedford City.
The Governor has received a letter from
D distinguished lawyer urging him to veto
the measure. This gentleman argues that
the bin is unconstitutional and he OBJ
jects 10 Ii also on the ground that II
would be an unwise departure from a
established custom in Virginia.
Governor Tyler has been invited TO at
tend the meeting, which will be held az
Fredericksburg on the 22d instant for
the purpose Of organization under a char
ter recently granted by the Legislature 10
"the Fredericksburg and Adjacent Ma
tional Battle-F'ields Memorial Park AS
ISOLATION OF Virginia" at which many
prominent men from different sections Of
the country, who are among the corpora
tors. will be present. The meeting will
be held at o'clock and will be followed
by dinner at 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
SEVERAL GOOD ADDRESSES.
scotland Neck News-improvements
In Town.

SCOTLAND NECK, N. c., February ls.
Special. )-Scotland Neck has enjoyed the
rare treat OF three fine lectures within the
past ten days. On the night OF the 10th
Rev. NJ. l.. Kesler, OF Rocky Mount,
spoke to the Halifax County Temperance
Association, which was In session here.
and on the following night he addressed
the Baptist Young Peoples Union. We'd
uesdav night of this week Rev. c. j.
blackwell. the corresponding secretary
OF the Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
the South. delivered a very strong adj
dress In the Baptist church here, and last
night DR.. j. +. Gibbs, presiding elder OF
the Narrenton District, delivered an adj
dress on "Our Country" 1t was stir
rlngly patriotic. and took quite an OPP
timistic view of the future OF America.
The telephone line has been extended
to Hobgood, and will be continued TO
Tarboro
Contracts have been made for one Oh
the tobacco warehouses for the new
market, and also for prize-house. The
otner two have not been contracted Tor.
Mr.. NJ. A. Smith. who viii soon put In
a new knitting-mill has contracted Tor
the building.
Democrats here say they want a
straight fight. and no fusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
THE RAILWAY COMMISSION.
Fixes the Rate on Constellation
of TeIephone Rentals.

RALEIGH, N. c.. February 1S.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Railway Commission makes
the rate on corn I'm carload lots not less
than 5000 pounds, 10 cents per hundred
from New Berne to Raleigh. All the other
new rates on corn are Withdrawn In Inc
State. The commission discharged j. w.
Wilson and Henry Page as witnesses
without asking them a solitary question.
The commission overruled all exceptions
TO it's order reducing telephone rentals
and the Bell Company appeals to the gu,
perior Court. The commission ordered
fertilizer rates on carload lots OF not less
than 10000 pounds OF 81 per ton for twelve
miles or under. and 10 cents for each ad-
ditional ten miles up TO $50; then cents
for each additional mile
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Greater New York's "chnrtcr-Dny.'
New York Heraid)

Let every citizen of Greater New forh
make n "mem'' OF the date May T. 1873
and see to Il that no engagement Is made
40 take him out OF the city on that day.
n Is "Charter- Day" anniversary or the
signing of the big city's charter By the
Governor, and the grand land and water
parades. banauets. balls, and pubic exer-
cises which the Citizens committee >
,,re,,a,ina for the three days celebration
sho,,Id NOT be missed by one OF the three
,nIllion persons who were made residents
Of one city by the charter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
MEYERS, Sixth andBrOad.

Mrs. William III. Bridgeforth was granted
an absolute divorce from her husband on
the ground of infidelity. 1t was mainly on
Ashby's testimony that the divorce was
granted. He afterwards made statements
to the effect that his evidence was false.
which resulted in proceedings being In
stituted against him for perjury.
Joseph Darten, who brutality beat a
sailor on board Of the schooner AHA
Tuesday, was tonight sentenced TO Two
years in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
The blackstone Fire.

Blackstone, Va. February u.s. iSas.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
will thank you to publish the follow
ing card in the Dispatch: Your corre-
spondent was mlsinformed as TO the
origin of the fire which consumed The
Methodist parsonage here last Tuesday
evening. The fire originated in a small
frame house adjacent 10 the dwelling.
Very respectfully.
HAMPDEN WILSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
CONVICTED OF PERJURY.
Hampton Man Found Guilty ana
Fined Five Dollars.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February is-7
(Special.)-G. w. Ashby, a prominent
young businessman OF Hampton. was TO-
day found guilty OF perjury. and SEN
fenced TO one minute In jail and fined y.
This is the denouemont OF sensational
divorce case. which occupied the at,en-
ton Of the Hampton courts Ia issb "hen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
General shipp Improving.

LEXINGTON, VA. February 1s.--lspe-
cial.)-The condition. OF General Scott
DAYS past, IS very much improved to-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
n,,.,,ondcrs in New York.

NEW YORK, February is;-,Spo e,'.o.
A. ]. Marcrse. Imperial w. - 80,
Grand; n. ID. Powers, ,yn,san Ir
a. ZelIer. Manhattan; J. q WATSON 90
a. a.,or. A. parks, New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
MARIxE INrELLIcENcR.

CARDS, Bln-Heads. statements, Letter.
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. iandbiiis.
Dodgers. Sc. printed py the Dispatch
Company at low prices. WIN give you
good work al same prices yoa pay for
Inferior work. Send rs yocr orders an9
we viii guarantee satislas1on Ia svsr
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Even If the University were closed
the annual expenses for care
takers of this property. library.
auditorium, museum, observatory, 49,.
etc. etc, could not be less than.R'Oo
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-02-02
Miscellaneous Expenses.

Brown Co. "A gricultu
Assoc. Approximation $1,000 e
Chas. oberer, plumbing sos
G.. MA. sKToOk, oil and
bTOOnlS.... !. z 5. ]. !. g. s. 5O.t9
|syV. i. Runck, Hall re1ltal
! at Sleepy Eye for State
boiless. !. &. 2225
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-08
DUTIES ORDERED TO BE PAID.
The COmaPs Cargo to BE Distributed
by United states Officers.

Washington. Sept. IA cablegram was
received from Havana to-day stating that
the Spanish authorities absolutely refused
to allow the Coral to land the provisions
which she carried for the straving inhab-
Itants of Cuba unless the full duty was
paid.
Secretary Alger thereupon ordered the
duties on the million rations to be paid
and directed that they be distributed under
the supervision of the United States off,
GERS. Whatever opinion the department
might have OF the action of the Spanish
authorities It is believed that the United
States cannot afford to allow the people
who are hungry to suffer because the
Spanish insist upon the payment Of the
full duty.
1t is also stated by the secretary that
the United States insists upon conformity
to its orders where IL holds possession,
and the authority Of Spain in Cuba must
be recognized while its flag still waves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-08
STRIVING TO BE RETAINED.
A Conflict of Evidence i'm the First
North Carolina Regiment.

Washington, Sept THE South Caro-
Ina Volunteers are striving to be retain
ed in the army, while troops from other
states are pleading to be mustered out of
the service.
Unless some unlocked for influence is
brought TO bear upon the Secretary of War
the First Regiment of South Carolina
troops wil be mustered out In ac-
cordance with a recent order promulgated
by Adjt. Gen. Corbin.
There seems TO be a conflict of evidence
as to the desires of the men of the First
Regiment Yesterday Lieut.. Col James
Tillman called at the war department and
presented a petition purporting to be sign
ed by coo or 700 men of the regiment re-
questing to be mustered out to-day
Maj. John Earle of the same regiment
called upon the President and the secre-
tary of War and urged thai the First Reg
iment be retained in the service. He stat
ed that a majority of the men had signed
Col. Tiilman's petition under a misappre-
hension, and if a poll of the regiment is
fairly taken it will be found that nearly
all of the men are anxious to remain in
the service.
When this statement was made to Adjt.
Gen. Corbin by Maj. Earle, Gen Corbin
said the policy of the government is to give
the troops who entered the service first
the first chance to get out He added that
he had received numerous letters from
members of the First Regiment asking to
be mustered out. Unless the President
directs otherwise the First Regiment will
be mustered out in accordance with the
expressed desire of a majority of the reg
iminent, as set forth in Col. Tillmans pc
titon.
1t is asserted by some of those who do
not desire the First Regiment mustered
out that ii is a political move to get the
members of that regiment home in time
to take an active part in the second pri-
mary election for Governor. From the
same source comes the suggestion that
the Second Regiment, but recently mus
tered into the service, should go out and
allow the First TO remain in. When the
Second Regiment was ordered to be mus
tered in a few weeks ago It was with the
distinct understanding between the Presi-
dent, Secretary Alger, Senator McLaurin
and Col. Wylie Jones that the Second
Regiment would be willing to remain in the
service and perform garrison duty in Cuba
or Porto Rico for the privilege of being
mustered in. Under the circumstances
the First having asked to be mustered out
and the Second expressed a willingness to
remain in, the order of the Secretary Of
War seems to be just In the event of
the First Regiment going out Mai Earle
may be transferred to Cen Lees staff.
Gen. Lee and several officers of Lees
Corps have requested the transfer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-08
TOTAL OERvIsH DEAD, 1O,sOO.
I[halifa AbduIIah Fleeing So Rapid
" as to Lose Some of His wives.

I[halifa AbdulIah Fleeing So Rapid
Iy as to Lose Some of His wives.
London, Sept. THE British war office
has received dispatch from Sir Herbert
Kitchener the commander of the Anglo
Egyptian forces, dated from Omdurman
on Monday last, saying that over 500
Arabs, mounted on camels, were Dispatch
ed after the fugitive Khalia Abdullah
that morning.
The general added that the dervlsh
leader was reported to be moving with
such speed that some of his wives had
been dropped along the road followed by
him.
The sirdar also says: "Ofcers have
been counting the dervish bodies on the
field and report the total number of dead
found as about 10S0O. From the numbers
of wounded Who have crawled to the river
and town, 1t is estimated that 5000 were
wounded. Beside the above between 800
and 400 dervishes were killed in Omdur-
man when the town was taken.
Il have as prisoners between 300 and
400 fighting men,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-08
COMMISSIONERS VISITING.
Probably VIII Not Meet for business
for Several Days.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Sept. This
afternoon Capt. Gen. Macias returned the
visit of courtesy paid him yesterday after
noon by Maj. Gen. Brooke, Rear Admiral
Schley and Brig. Gen. Gordon, the United
States military commissioners.
Earlier in the day Admiral Schley with
his personal staff Lieut.. Sears and Lieut..
Wells, returned the official visit paid him
yesterday by Brig. Gen. Vallerino of the
Spanish marine corps.
Toward evening Admiral Schley and
Gen. Gordon went to Rio Piedras, the sub
urb of San Juan, where Gen. Brooke has
established his headquarters, at the coun-
try residence of Capt Gen. Macias, and
conferred respecting their instructions as
military commissioners. The commission
viii not probably meet for business for
several days.
Admiral Schley expects to occupy a cot
tage at Rio Piedras while here, owing to
the extreme heat of the city.
The gunboat Wasp, Capt Ward, sailed
for Charleston tonight with Capt. w. NJ
Folger, Ensign Bleckley and Cadet Nelson
of the New Orleans. Lieutenant Com
mander Dey is left in command of the New
Orleans