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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
EsrrRHAzY STARTS FOR PARIS.
Says He Alone Now Holds Secret or
Dreyfus Forgery.

LONDON. September 22.-The Daily
News to-day says that Count Esteraazy
has been sojourning in London In the
guise of an Italian count. A representa-
five of the Daily News caught him at
Charing Cross as he was about TO start
for Paris. In the course Of an interview.
the Count said he had vainly tried to
convince General Pellieux that the Henry
document was a forgery. but that General
PellIeux had declined TO listen to him.
"There were" said Count Esterhazy'
but three persons who knew the truth
Of the -sandher. Henry, and my
SELF The first two are dead. and alone
hold the secret"
After reference to ether phases OF the
arrair count Esterhazy said: Il intend
70 publish a book that will throw light
unor the unhappy Dreyfus story
The Count Esterhazy affected gay
ronchalance. but just as he was taking
The train he said. In a sharp. nervous
tome without pausing for breath: Il don !
know whether shall make use ee the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
SALEM SELECTIONS.
The Holiness Mecting-Approacb
Marriages-Persona

SALEM, VA, September 21.-(Special)-
The big Holiness camp-meeting closed the
first of this week, after a most successful
meeting About five hundred visitors were
present including forty-three ministers.
There will be several weddings in Salem
the last of this month. Cards have been
issued for the marriage of Miss Augusta
Chapmen to Mr.. William u. Wolfenden,
which will take place Thursday evening,
September 18th, at the home of the bride,
west of Salem.
The marriage of Miss Florence John
ston to Mr.. Oscar Il. Burch will occur
Thursday evening, September 10Th, at the
home of the brides parents, In West
Salem, and the marriage of Miss Agnes
Duke. of West Salem, to Mr.. Perry
Starkey, of Roanoke is announced TO take
place on the evening of Wednesday. the
2Sth, at the home or the parents OF the
bride, in West Salem.
MIR i III. Palmer will attend the Vir-
qinia SYNOD. which meets this year at
Tazewell as the delegate from the Saiem
Presbyterian church
Rev George Smead, after a pleasant
visit TO ms parents here, mas returned L.
little Rock, Ark, where he Is pastor or
the Episcopal church:
rev. A. ~. Pitzer, ID. d., of Washing
TON Is here on a visit 10 relatives.
Mrs Nv. Griffin and children have some
90 Richmond 10 Join Captain W. Griffin.
~ Company II, Second Virginia Regiment.
Vi mani Garner left yesterday for Blacks
burg 10 enter the Virginia Polytechnic
Miss Grace Fleming, who has been Wis
,,ino In salem for the past two months,
has returned 10 her home. IN Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
DEATH OF MALIETOA.
Trouble Expected-Germans DIS
posed to Annex the samOnns.

SAN FRANCISCO, September A.-The
steamship Alameda, from Sydney via
Auckland and Honolulu, brought further
particulars concerning the death OF King
Malietoa The Kings death was due to
typhoid-fever. He died on Monday
August 22d, and was buried on the oath.
According to a report received, 1t was
believed at Samoa that If II. NJ. s. Ring
dove had not been at Apia, the Germans
would have hoisted the German flag there,
on Malietoa's death. and would have pro-
claimed the annexation of Samoa.
Speaking of Samoan affairs to-day,
Purser Smith, Of the steamer Alameda,
said: Trouble is expected there, and the
Germans are bringing back King
Mataafa in a man-of-war. The English
have a gunboat there-the' Ringdoye. The
British. American, and German consuls,
the chief justices, and the president OF
the municipal council of Apia have
formed themselves into a board of con-
trail. pending the election Of successor
to King Malietoa, Of the Samoan group"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
THE ACKIss CASE.
Sowden Expects to Quaiify-Deiin-
guent Land Purchases.

NORFOLK, VA, September 21.-(Spe-
cial.)-Judge Waddill. of the United
states bench, arrived here last evening,
and interest at once centered around the
position Of clerk of his court which posi-
ton has been filed for several years by
Mr.. H. S. Ackiss, but whose resignation
was asked byJudge Waddili several days
ago. in order that he might appoint his
personal and political friend, Hon. George
T.. Bowden, to the position Mr.. Ackiss,
IL will be recalled, declined to tender his
resignation, thus leaving Judge Waddlll
no alternative but to vacate the once py
removal While the change has not been
formally made at this writing, Mr.. Bow
den confidently expects TO qualify to-
morrow-is, in fact, arranging 70 give the
necessary bond of 2OOO, ana considers
the appointment made.
A syndicate is here getting a list OF
property with q view 70 purchasing IL Tor
the price of overdue taxes. DR.. w. III:
Nottingham and Messrs @. y. Harris ana
r. T. Montgomery. of Mecklenburg coun-
Nv. arrived in Norfolk last evening, and
early this morning began examining the
delinquent lists at the Clerks office.
They stated this afternoon that II Is their
purpose 10 file applications with Clerk
Royster. Mr. II. ]. Montgomery, of Meek
lenburg county, is directly interested with
Mr. Harris in the matter.
acknowledgement Charles W. PEN
rose, son of ical-Director 6. n. PEN
rose, United States steamer Scindia, wed
here to-day Miss Mabel A. Rutter, oil
New York city The marriage was eXpe-
dited because Of the fact that Mr.. Pen
rose has been ordered to sail for Homo
lulu The bride was attended by Miss
Elizabeth Taylor of Norfolk, and Miss
Kerns, and Miss Lilly Kerns, OF Ports
mouth. and the groom by Mr. j. Pearson
williams, United States navy. Inc mar
rage was at Trinity Eplscopal church,
Portsmouth. Rev. j. b. Funston the rec
tor officiatpd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
THE OLD CAPITAL.
Teachers EIected-On for schoo'~
Personal Notes.

Teachers Eiected-Oh i"N
Personal Notes.
WILLIAMSBURG September A.-CSpe
,,l,-Tbe Grafton District School Board
....-..r5ov elected the following teachers
..- the ensuing session: White schools
81, I IL w. Moreland: No 2, 5. 5. hoge'
No. g. Miss Bertha c. Evans ana MES
.-.rits GREY. No. T. Mrs. l.. L. Nottingham
~. Miss Pauline c. Powell; No. g. MI.
l,.rri9m II. Howard Colored schools-No'
.lico u. Tavlor; No. 2, Adele Neal; NO
2 Susie =. Fields. -,.., ~.
,~4e hoard for Bruton District elected as
..liocrs. NVhite-No T. Miss Lizzie ChaIles' :
~, Miss Rebecca Cloves; NO. ., ). r.
7rn-irs. No. 4. w. w Bryan. Coloreu
~, o Roberta Norton; No. ., Matte T.
smith. No. G, John Parker. e..
share we're a number Of applicants lor
-, scbool. all Of whom were highly en-
So~sed and the boards experienced MUM
riBcvltv IN making the selections.
yVruiam Moncure. son oil III. Nioi, -, - >
and Clarence Newman son VI Cont,
60 - ,rbomas Newman, of YORK COUNTY
'...stcrdav for the college at BLACKS
80. and the following young ladies' lei.
~ t,e state Female Normal School AT
-,-.,,.,,lc. Miss ETA Wynne, OF James
-. 1fisees Helen and Emma CraIoro
a
~; -,i-ees Mamie and Mary curtis anu
60 80 l,r,r,ie Jones, Of Warwick; MISS
Incv smbbs. daughter OF frViesSo .
lt,tts and Miss Julia Tyler, daug hIet u
S7.-I't1,.t TVler. of William and Mary
M, penublicans here last night electeu
Treasurer NJ. +. Burke uele-
80 and John Casey alternate 10 ~
T9nb-vise congressional eoIlVeii'a4 ~,
15--trnester r NJ. Ware was hhaue - 1,s'
lbsirman. vice b. j. Peachy, anu 49,
1-rr NJ Dawson. the coioreu n 1e.l,,1
congressional committeeman mo c Sel,,.go
oitv delegates are a. H. Crall nslo..' A.
10 richardson, and ]. A. Couro"Sy,
+.rnates. George Crawley anu t'bite
watkins. All the delegates "'0
1.,. w n Roberts. rector or bruton
r.-t..o,ol church. after a Vacalion
i.lt..,,li,, snent in Mecklenburg mas Ie-
turned. 4, ~ Asbury
min be home the first OF next
week .ho bospital medi-
L'' 'i,,' ro,,,rned Yesterday from MS
t--,- Am Mathews, where ne haS ri
..,.arol weeks in attendance upon no
h-otbor who is down with leNei' ,-,,,,,,ort
NJ r. r. Hopkins, Of the NeM V.l1So1
vD .I- press. was here to-day ana C ran6e
N'"S r,,r,her of his old friends, mauo
on p d nu student at william and Mary ;,o
Sr. Robert L. Spencer steward CO. a" R, eo
COLLEGE Hotels. left this morning aot the in
,,8rd on business connected WIN ''' "
stlutiOn Tho &c employed
Mr. william Tinedge. VINO - e Naws is
with Mr.. ID. s. Jones IN Ne"p0-
nm Today to visit his family. &c visit
Mrs. Kate Lamb, from Ioanu' snencer.
,-- the family Of Mr.. Gregory
Francis street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
supreme Court of Appeals.

STAUNTON, VA, September 2l-(Spe-
c,alC-The following business was trans
acted by the Supreme Court OF Appeals
In the case Of the Mercantile Co-Ope-
rative Rank against j. L. Brown, from
the Circuit Court Of Page county, the
argument was concluded, and the case
The case of Allemong against Randolph.
Macon COLLEGE, from the Circuit Court
80 Warren county, was dismissed.
The case of Foltzmoyer against Hol-
singer. from the Circuit Court or Shenan-
me he case Of Kate r. Beatty against
xYanrv " Downing was heard In part and
continued till tomorrow morning Tor
n,ha next cases will be called as follows:
,,annyhacker against Maupin; Hotchkiss.
t irustse against Middlekauf; Bradshaw
against Bratton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
COLONEL JOHN HAY ARRIVES.
Says There is No Formal Angio-Ame'
rican Understanding.

NEW YORK, September 2l.-The White
Star Liner Teutonic arrived to-day from
Liverpool having on board many nota-
bles, including the new Secretary of state,
Colonel John Hay, former Ambassador to
the Court of st. James.
s'Is there any formal understanding be-
tween the United States and Great Bri-
tain?" Colonel Hay was asked.
mot that / know or" he answered.
But the relations existing between the
two countries are comfortable and salts
factory. There is no alliance, and l dom
think anything of the kind Is contem-
plated. The attitude of England during
the war was absolutely correct and strict
w neutral, Still. at the same time, Eng
land showed a great deal of friendship
for the United States. The feeling OF the
people of England was strongly in favor
OF this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
Personals aud Briefs.

few days. ~
The daily average Of stamps sold dur
ing the past week amounts 10 $1,000
Little Ruth Cornell the daughter OF
mr ana Mrs. l.. l.. Cornell. is critically
Ill az her home, on Grove road.
The condition Of Mr.. Wren Williams.
MS physician. DR.. Moseley. SAYS. il un.
changed He Is still very M.
Miss Dollie Aldrldge, of Prince George
county Is spending a most delightful
WISH Win hsr aunt Mrs. A. I. Ford, 9l2
hOfth twenty seyenth street.
Julian G. Schultz lately Professor OF
vocal Culture OF the Grand Conservatory
or New York city. has arrived an Rich-
mond. and will remain here.
Hon. Sydney +. Epes. the congressional
nominee In the Fourth District, and Major
FRANCES X. Lassiter, chairman OF the dis
trict, were in the city yesterday.
Miss NJ. Louise Davis, daughter OF SUI
psrlntendent Davis, at the almshouse, has
returned from a Visit 10 her sister Mrs
Cooley, OF Nashville, N. c.
Misses Ethel and Lucille Carlton. No.
l2l2 Grove avenue. who have been spend
ing most denghtful summer vacation
as members or house party" at Edge
NH, near Montvale, Va. have returned
nome. nome 10 Inc health and spirits.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF st. Patrick's
church began their military tea az the
school-house at Twenty-sixth and Grace
streets last night. The attendance was
very gratifying TO the ladies', and the eve
ming much enjoyed by all.
II has been decided by the Second Bap-
list church and the Young Mems Mis-
sionary Society To tender a reception to
the various educational and business
colleges
October LIST.
Rev. Howard Lee Jones, pastor OF the
church OF the Epiphany, OF New York,
Is In the city, the guest OF his brother,
Rev. M. Ashby Jones. lie Is accom-
panied by Mrs. Jones. Rev. Mr.. Jones
conducted the service at Loigh-Street
Baptist church last night for HIS brother.
DIR. Charles u. Rice. formerly Of Rich
mond. but now OF Brooklyn. ". Y, Is
very III, his life being despaired or His
daughters-Mrs. Stage. OF Charlotte, ~
c., and Mrs. Mckenzie, OF Baltimore
are at his bedside. Many friends here
and in the state viii be grieyed 10 hear
Of his Illness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
CUBy COLONIAL CABINET.
It's Opinion VIII He Sought by Paris
Peace Conference.

HABANA, September H.-Last night,
the Colonial Cabinet held a session, pre-
sided over by Captain-General Blanco,
to treat Of matters pertaining TO the
evacuation of the island, and to examine
into and approve of the decisions of the
supreme government In answer TO ques-
tions which will arise at the Paris peace
conference.
The Colonial governments judgment
and opinion will extend to matters Of
grave import.
IMPORTANT PAPERS FOR PARIS.
Important documents will be taken TO
Paris by DR.. Congosto, Secretary-General
of Cuba, who will sail for Europe, via
New York, on Saturday next.
CUBAN COMMISSION.
The American commissioners have not
yet answered the communication sent
them by the Spanish commissioners. re-
garding the evacuation Of the island. The
members of the commission refuse to dis
cuss the matter.
DEPOPULATION OF MANTANZAS.
Advices from MatanZas state that be-
tween the 1st Of January last and Sep
TENDER 18th, there were reported 81
births and 1901 deaths. OF the latter, 50
per cent. were due to hunger and dis
tress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
SPANISH QUITTING PORTO RICO.
Our Troops Occupy Towns as They
Are Evacuated.


SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO. September
W.-Delayed in transmission.) THE re-
turn of the Spanish soldiers began to-day.
Four hundred men, OF whom 200 were sick
and 200 belonged TO the engineer corps,
sailed for Spain on board the French
steamer Chateau LATTE. Eight hundred
infantry. belonging 10 the Asturias Bat
TALON. will sail tomorrow, on board the
steamer San Francisco.
The waterfront was crowded with
thousands of people when the Spanish
engineers marched down, 10 the music OF
the Spanish quickstep. TO the wharf,
where they were received by Captain
General Macias and General Ortega. The
Captain-General did not make speech,
but he shook hands with the officers and
men. There was no demonstration made
by the people.
DISPOSITION OF GUNS.
Some Spanish feldpieces are already on
hoard the San Francisco, but n question
has arisen I'm the commission concerning
the disposition Of some of the guns. and
| II had not been settled when this dig
| patch was filed.
| The Crptain-General to-day gave notice
| 10 the Spanish troops to Withdrew from
Barantis and Barrow on Sunday, and
| from Humacao, Guamani. and Cayey on
| Monday. our troops VIII iHpNN up .@'iN'
| occupy these towns as soon as they are
evacuated. and the Spanish troops IN po-
sition near the capital will enter the city,
| in order to be ready to embark on the
arrival of the transports here.
DANGER OF YELLOW-FENER.
The residents Of Porto Rico, and some
| Of the Americans here, are alarmed be-
| cause of some Of the Spanish ships re-
turning from Cuba stop al this port They
| believe there is danger of the introduce
| ton of yellow-feyer into the island from
the Spanish steamer City of cadiZ as
| some of the sick men on board OF her
were too III to proceed. and were brought
! ashore. Our commissioners Will protest,
! If there is n repetition of this.
The volunteers have now all been cls-
banded. and the Spanish soldiers are en-
gagged in dismantling the armories and
| barracks. and in boxing the guns and am
munition. They are rejoicing over the
prospect OF an early return to Spain
| Rear-Admiral Schley has declined 70
purchase the coal stored here, and II may
be purchased for the use Of the United
States army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
WED IN LNNCHBURG.
A yirginian Takes IA Bride from
Texas.

LYNCHBURG, VA, September 2l.-
Especial. MIR. Edward Dudley ColhoHn, OF
Allegheny Springs, and Miss Eleanor Ase-
NTH Cleveland, daughter of Mr.. w. ID.
Cleveland, a wealthy and influential resi-
dent of Houston, Tex, were married here
tonight in ST. Pau1s Episcopal church,
the ceremony being performed I'm the pres
ence of a large assemblage by Bishop
David Sessums, of the Diocese of Louis
iana, assisted by the rector Of st. Paul's,
Rey. II. NJ. Carson. ID. ID.
The attendants were Misses Alma f1na
and Abbie Cleveland. sisters of the bride,
and Mr.. w. II. Colhoun, of Christians
burg. brother of the groom, and ). w.
Clark, of Bedford City. The ushers We're
Messrs. c. A. Colhoun, II. ID. Colhoun,
and j. b. Taylor, of Lynchburg, and +.
w. Haggerdorn. of Danvlle.
After the ceremony reception was
held at Hotel Carroll. after which Mr.. ana
Mrs. Colhoun left the city for an extend
ed northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
n.,e. w. Quarles Dead.

BALTIMORE. MD. september IL
especial. J~Word has been received IN IN, M
CIV oi rt,es w. Ouaries, OF the firm of
s eniss glassware as this city. Mr.: Quarles was
en- ~ Years s old, and was born in Bedford
County Va II M sssspsd ls' pc POSITION fa%s
B ai,l1nl,v salesman. In 1878 he formed a
ttrnaanvssr ,llr' with H.. +. .chandlee \
S eoIs ss chandlee, Quarles Co., where
he H remained until Janaar cs W. oS wnss g
orsan'@eu ,taaw daughter OF II. r. Baylor
80 Giads spriaga va. and four ca'nren
suryiye htIa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
Z:ssMs:s:;; ; ss,zz,za8EEs
Hawaii National song,
cleveland LeaderO

y
friend In Honolulu has lust favored
US with the following verses taken from
the national song OF the Kanakas, our
new subjects IL the Pacific IL has been
supposed by many people that the Ha-
waiian islanders were rude untutored
people, who ate with their fingers and
scorned store clothes, but II seems that
we have misjudged them People vho
can produce such songs as the one from
which tho subjOined stanzas were taken
must be well advanced In civilization. as
the intelligent reader will readily see:
O nee mo nee mickey wickee
kay hi kee To-
Ito kee 20 kee no lee smo kee
Dat ee all II no;
An tee up ee now. nov. now;
go stan dee patee. WOW. WOW, WONT
lkee pilkee me nee mo
Jackie pot tee a
q In panay letta 70
Takay chippa way.
No kihiki llni Tho
see up ce mi
Nhatee gottee ku mo
ful In how say hooka hi!
Jim ma nee ma nj ma now
Thought IN bluffa, WOW, WOW won
Hooka hi o hiki Vi
hnockay ont tay 10!
Herr, quitu MIC mil
Dedi busti o,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22

HEATHSVILLE, VA, September IL
Cspecial.) IA 6-year-old son Of Mr.. Ran
dolph S. Brent, Of this place; was taken
Surgical treatment The little fellow, was
ONT in the field by himself some eight or
ten davs ago. and was gored by COW.
His leg was injured so that he could not
walk and he crawled until he was near
annn1h no the house TO be heard. A slight
S,,',,nd under the arm and one on the leg
saenned 10 be the only injuries. and al
ssSongb the leg was badly swollen for
some time and very painful, the hurt was
not considered very serious Dy tns aes, ,to
ne feg was found 20 be broken In two
nIaces' The lad Is in very precarous
condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
ALcER AT CHATTANOOGA.
He IL Cordially observation-disclosures
Tint officials Have Done Their Duts'

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, September IL
Secretary Alger and party reached TINS
city tonight from Knoxville. The party
were met at the depot by the Mayor OF
the city and large number OF citizens
and were conducted 70 the city Audlto-
rum. where 1900 people had gathered 10
meet and receive them. Secretary Anger
nIsuss lie made a short speech. thanking
the people for their courteous reception;
lie said with reference 20 charges oi
mismanagement: THAT some mistakes
have occurred | admit; but that the
Medical Department, the Commlssary De
partmenf and the Quartermaster's De-
Epartment have done their full duty ar
fir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
WEST AppoMATTox FIRE
several buildings Burne"-"e
and Insurance.

y
and Insurance
..oo,, .r,rox DEPOT, VA. sep'em-
81, -,' d So lsneclal1-At Appomattox station
,... ,,o+ninp about / o'clock inc
e- I'm was given. and the fre was
,,..,1 - ne on the inside OF W. ~
- storehouse. The smoke was ~ ~
a.. t,st nothlng could be gotten OUT ~
~ ,.'"S,,g The fire soon found It's
v,y 10 the building Of I. a. ,' 9Iri,H was
~ INST east OF Mosess mouse %n store.
u..5 as a furniture ana s,ee oc-
d.. ,,,,o ~ the smith bululhs store
o..,...I f,,, /, T. Smith as genera o ond
49, w., ,ne vest was a large guam Ia
-. Lo,,ea with sheds on elshe, 49,
49, ~. Atwood. Mckinney ~ ,bIs
80, -. ,,l,,t 20 catch. Just west Va -
t.,udinq used for storage pui 49,,
80 ~, y r Burke. all burned man
'.soan, block. There was ~ ~
.,,,.,'ce an The two last named pu n ~
"a Noses was insured for N',S" 60
sr,tb a Co. for 81 900. ana l." =. 81 90
To- coo the total insurance Dehhs 49,,
Ts. -, o,er and above Insurance. niuo.
r..cn e 400 ar more. The railway uepos
~. g., .oneiderable danger. anc Du' ios
tb, ..,,d,s shifting 20 me south IL "oulu
-. 80 escaped. The fire IS sup
r@.e5 80 hava been incendiary. IL was
found this morning that some ono 'rn
nieht bored several anger hoies '',o -
m. noor OF the Farmers ESchahse pu" ~
lng. endeayoring 70 make an eh'ia"0o -
the store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
DEMOCRATS OF CONNECTICUT.
Gold Faction Secures Control OF
state Organization.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, September 81
The Democrats OF Connecticut, the last
Of the three nominating parties in the
State to place their ticket in the field, to-
night concluded their biennial State con-
yention. The gold faction completely
routed the silver element by securing the
adoption of a platform which totally
eliminated reaffirmation Of the Chicago
platform Of 1896, and obtaining control OF
the State organization in the personnel
of the State Central Committee. Daniel
Nash Morgan, ex-United States Treasurer.
was nominated for Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
PLANS FOR FUNERAL.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST pAGT)

According to the plans formulated yes
terday, the body will leave here COR Rich
mond, Va, tomorrow morning.
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL OFFERINGS.
Among the most striking of all the
floral offerings received to-day was a
beautiful Ivy wreath, with white roses,
from the Times-Democht. Of New Or
leans. The pure white blossoms resting
among the shining green leaves seemed
to he a promise that her memory would
ever be kept green.
All day messages kept pouring IN from
hundreds OF southern organizations. ex-
pressing in simple but touching words
the profound sorrow of the whole South
at the loss of its most beloved daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-22
JOHN HANCOCK TO HANG.
The LynchburG Fiend TO Pay the
Death Penalty.

LYNCHBURG, VA. September 2l.-
Especial. )-Three weeks ago John Han
cock. a negro. IS years old, was arrested
on the charge of criminally assaulting
two little white girls. The girls were IL
and years old, respectively. The negro
was sent on 10 the grand jury, and on
Monday a true bill Of indictment was
found against him. To-day the case came
up for trial in the Corporation Court, and
after half an hours deliberation the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty, and pro-
nounced the death penalty. Tomorrow
Judge Christian will pass sentence.
INnchburg has not had hanging since
lust two weeks after Lees surrender,
when two negroes were executed in the
city jail-yard tor breaking into the resi-
dence of a prominent citizen at night
time and robbing the premises.