davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
HAMPTON.
Visitors 10 Fort MonrOe-No Excite.
ment There-Personal Mention.

ment There-PersonaI Mention.
HAMPTON, VA, March 23.-(Special
There are a number of visitors i'm town
attracted here by the launching at New
port News tomorrow, and it now looks
as If there will be a general exodus OF
our citizens to that place.
The Peninsula Guards (Company ID.
Fourth Regiment, will join with the
regiment tomorrow as the escort Of our
Governor.
Old Point seems the centre of attrac-
uoh about here just now, and on Sunday
last large numbers of persons visited
the Fort in order TO see the soldiers that
mad arrived early that morning and OBJ
serve what was going on Many of fthe
visitors seemed prepared to see the can
non all loaded and with the men stand
ing ready TO fire at a moments notice
The fact Is, there is but little change al
that point. There are more guns than
usual, and they seem in better condi-
ton. Ammunition Is seen here and there
ana more sentries are on duty to prevent
Nlsltofs from trespassing on forbidden
ground with these exceptions every
thing is about as common. Neither does
there seem TO be any undue excitement
peryading the atmosphere. There is no
doubt that considerable work has been
done In the last month and the fort is
in better fighting trim now than propa-
bly ever before In the way of modern
guns. ammunition, and batteries. No one
is allowed TO Inspect the battery M the
old cemetery up the beach, but II Is said
TO be very strong
Rev. Mr.. Whitley has commenced n
series Of protracted meetings in the FIRST
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Thalhimcr Bros
One=PriCe House.
Fifth and Broad Streets.
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Peninsula Bnnk-OHicers Elect
ed-On for Newport News.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March o.
Special THE Board of Directors Of the
Peninsula Bank last evening reelected the
following officers: NJ. r. Harren, presi-
dent; Judge II. b. Warren, of James City,
vice-president; IL. n Philips, cashier. a
called meeting will be held early next
week. when it is stated the contract viii
be let for the erection OF the building for
the bank and pOst-office.
Among those who arrived here this
morning from Old Point were Mr.. and
Mrs Ii. y. COwles. from James City.
They were married Monday evening in
Washington. The groom IS the son Of Mr..
and Mrs Peter CoWes. and the bride the
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes,
OF James City. Mr.. and Mrs. COwes are
stopping for the present with Mr.. Charles
Cowles, the assistant postmaster.
Miss Nirgie Armistead has as her
guests this week her cousin, Miss Minnie
Edwards. from Surry, and her friend,
Miss Lille Sears, Of Harrisburg Pa.
Nj. w ii. owens, master mechanic of
the Southern road, at the Manchester
shops, with his son. Mr.. oscar Owens.
who is attending Randolph Macon COL
lege has been visiting Captain and Mrs.
James n. Topham
Mr. George z. Coleman, who is a candi-
date for the position of secretary Of the |
Board Of Fisheries. left this morning for |
Norfolk.
Lieutenant Rogers Gait left this morn |
Ing for Newport News and Norfolk, to be |
absent several days
The musicale given last night by |
local talent for the benefit Of the Metho-
list church was a decided success. A
good crowd was present, and a wel-ar-
ranged programme was rendered. A song,
entitled "The Wreck of the Maine" was
sung by a quartette, and produced much
enthusiasm. 4 solo by Mrs. l.. w. lane, |
IT., whose sweet soprano voice never
.ails TO charm an audience was the fea-
ure Of the evening. Several beautiful Sc
cctons were rendered by the Marshall
Cornet Band, and a good sum was real
zed for worthy purpose.
number Of young men went down this
morning TO Newport News on their
wheels to witness the launching to-mor-
'ow. In the party were Messrs. Hope
well, Carper. Robert Badkinc, EweIl
)amcgan, and Oscar Stotts.
The members Of Castoria Club will
cave in the morning on the 500 train.
They will go in private car. and have
IS their special guest Hon. Robert w.
Poole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
TaiIor-Made Suits,
Skirts, and Waists.

Our stock is now complete, anC
we again come before the pubic
with the request for an early visit
of inspection.
Tailor Made Suits of fine quail
{ ty mixtures, in all the new shades,
also Blue and Black, at SO suit.
The same goods in Blouse Suits,
trimmed with braid, at SO.
Misses Suits, in Elton Blouses,
also tailor-made, handsomely
trimmed in the very latest styles,
from SO to $50.
Fine Black Serge Skirts, silk
lined, are remarkable at So.
Large line OF Skirts, in pretty
fancy mixtures, at $3.50.
Tailor-Made Suits, in Brown,
Green, and Blue mixtures, with
silk-lined jackets, a real $3.50
value, for s..
Large assortment of Figured
China Silk Waists, that sold at
S44S and So each last season-to
close out at Sl.4S choice.
We Sell McCaII's Patterns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Revival at Grnce-street Tnbernncle

Dr. Hatcher and his earnest church are
in the midst of a stirring revival The
congregations are very large. aud there
IS a manifest gathering Of religious force
in the services. The choir is composed
Of fine voices, and the great audiences
join heartily I'm the stirring choral songs.
The pastor and church seem specially de-
lighted I'm having DR.. Hale, Of BirmiUg-
ham, Ala, TO do the preaching The
Doctor is strikingly like Dr. L8ndrum.
and he has a manner so winning and
impressive that ne captures all hearts.
There were several conversions llst
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
CITIES BY THE SEA.
THE FINAL TRIAL TRIP OF THE
ToRPEDo-BoAT RODGERS.
supposed to Have Been Satisfactory.
fhe sale of the Norfolk and Ocenn
view Raiiway-Action OF Board of
Health.

N'HfoLk. VA, March 23.-(Special)--
Inc maj trial OF the torpedo-boat Rod
sers' winch was had yesterday. was pro-
""oiy successful, and II IS supposed that
'he government has accepted her. as the
crew from the Columbia Iron-Works
nave LETT the vessel and governments shin
Keepers are now on board. The run yes
'erday was from Thimble Shoals light
mouse past the Capes and five miles TO
sea ana return; then TO the Tail of the
i'orseshoe and back to Thimble light.
Inc distance is about fortv-dve miles
ana the time taken was two hours. The
nsh'ihg monitor Puritan steamed down
the harbor this morning at $50 O'Clock,
ana attracted a great deal of attention.
The powerful ironclad Is loaded down
with coal and ammunition. and If called
upon to do battle will give any ship in
the world a hard fight.
OCEAN VIEW RAILROAD.
Inc Norfolk and Ocean View railroad,
Tor some time past operated by a re-
celVer was sold to-day az noon from the
steps OF the custom house to r.. Iancas-
Ter Williams, Of Richmond and Walter
II. Doyle. composing a purchasing com
mlttee, presumably of the Norfolk Street
hailWay Company, for $4,000. After the
SAFE certified check for $4,000 was
named to the commissioners by the pur-
chasers as earnes. money. The first bid
was made by Mr. Charles Barritt. OF
rhiiadelphla, who started with an offer
OF 100000, and the price went up rapidly.
/ q
sand dollars was bid by Mr.. Barritt. who
AT this point retired from the contest.
The bid of Messrs. Williams and Doyle
of $4,000 was accepted. Besides the bids
mentioned, some Of the bids. it Is stated.
were made by representatives of the
chesapeake and ohio railway, and the
Old Dominion steamship Company
The Board Of Health Of this city. at it's
session to-day, passed resolution call
ing on our Senators and Representatives
In Congress TO urge the passage Of an |
amendment TO the law improving the |
present marine-hospitaI service, and re- |
questing them'to-oppose another amend |
ment which, If passed, would abolish the |
marine hospital service and create in
stead public health bureau, or commits
sion, which would, the doctors think,
be political office. and place unexpe-
rlenced men at the head of the National |
Health Department.
The Virginia State Photographers AS
met In annual session in this
'ity to-day. The convention will con-
iinue for three days. The delegates were
by Mayor Mayo. The presi-
tents report was then submitted. 1t re-
'ommends the forming OF an Interstate
association by inviting the cooperation
4 the North Carolina photographers.
The admission of amateurs is also recon-
nended. The association will attend the
tomorrow morning I'm body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Ashland Post-omce

ASHLAND, VA. March 2s.-(Speeial)-
Major j. NJ. Taylor. the newly-appointed
and confirmed postmaster at this place.
WIZ enter upon the discharge Of his dn-
ties on April lst succeeding Mr. George
X. Nixon, who has held the Office four
years yesterday. Major Taylor will keep
Mr.. j. Ryland Fleet, the present deputy.
and viii give the clerkship TO Miss Pattie
G. Leake, who was in the office under
both the Cleveland and Harrison admins
tfations as assistant The retiring officer
has made most capable and efficient
public servant.
NO clue has ever been found OF the safe
pio~ers' Who ala the work here a few
DAYS ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
HARRIsONBURG,
A Prominent Lawyer PnrnIyzed-A
Small Fire.

HARRIsoNBURG. VA, March o.
Cspecial.)-Willlam b. Compton, one of
the leading attorneys at the Harrisonburo
Bar, was slightly paralyzed in his office
Monday morning Since that time the
disease has progressed until IL Involves
his entire right side. Mr. Compton is
one of the most prominent LAWYERS In
Virginia, and has for some years been
counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company. During the war he made
thrilling escape from Fort McHenry.
while confined there as a Confederate
prisoner, under sentence of death.
Fire In the storeroom of the Rocking
ham Exchange, early this morning, came
near destroying a large stock of goods
and one OF the best business buildings I'm
the town. IL was caused by the explosion
of large lamp. The loss Is covered by
Insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
End of "a Murder-TriaI i'm MecLIen-
burg-BOydtOn Notes


BOHDTON. VA, March 23.-(SpeciaID-
The trial Of Isaac Paylor tcoloreD, for
the murder Of his wife. I'm the lower
end of the county, on January Nst last.
which commenced i'm the County Court
yesterday, was ended this morning al
$50, when the jury brought in a verdict
OF murder In the first degree"
Paylor Is about % years OF age, of n
greasy, black complexion, and claims to
have come to this county from Durham
y. c, 1t was two weeks after the dis
appearance of his wife before foul play
was suspected. When the body was
found, partially covered with sand and
leaves, in a gully mutilated by the pick
ing OF buzzards, and the inquest was
held, guilt was fastened upon Paylor
who was at once arrested and jailed.
The evidence before the court yester-
day was direct and positive, the strongest
testimony against the prisoner being
given by his brother aged about IS years.
Commonwealth's-At T. c. Goode
made vigorous prosecution, and ,eX-
Judge Charles Alexander pleaded for the
prisoner as well as the situation permit
ted. but the case was hopeless one for
him.
This is one Of the most brutal muir
ders ever committed i'm the county ana
public opinion sanctions the verdict of
the jury. The prisoner was remanded TO
jail. Judge Homes gave notice that he
would sentence the prisoner on Saturday.
W. t. Meadows, an experienced North
Carolina tobacco manufacturer. is here
to-day for the purpose of making ar
rangements TO establish a plug and
smoking factory at this place If things
seems favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
The Midday Lenten Service.

A large audience OF men listened with
deep interest TO a most earnest and bon.
teresting address, delivered by the Rev
Henry G.. Garrison yesterday az l46 cast
Main street. Mr.. Garrison took az bus
subject the second verse Of the third
chapter of First Epistle OF JOhn-and ar
gued that men are the true children of
God: that men of all races. 20 greater
child looks up to and stretches forth us
arms to its father-so the soul OF man
has a natural longing for and stretches
out its arms to take hold Of God !ts
Father, who made IL.
The meeting to-day will be conducted
by the Rev. Eugene II. Rawlings. pastor
Of Clay-Street Methodist church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
IL This Yonr nnne,

IL Is the hope OF every person suffering
from weakness or disease that be or she
shall some time be we'll Hope never de-
serts any man or woman. You may be-
III. you may suffer, bur there is still hope.
Why Is thisy 1t is because some great.
grand man has devoted his life TO your
welfare. He has studied, he has inyts-
tigated. and ne has discovered. as Or.
Greene has. the road TO speedy recovery.
You can consult Or, Greene. IS west
Fourteenth street, New York city, per-
sonally or by letter. free. and can be
treated at your home as we'll as II you
personally visited the Doe,es. II you
are suffering. write to him al once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
THE COCKADE CITY,
\ Marriage-rhe POstmastcrship-
The Municipal Canyass-PersonaI.

| PETERSBURG, VA, March 23.-(Spe-
cial)-At the residence of the brides
mother, on Liberty street. this morning
at o'clock, Miss Sallie Virginia Archer
was married to DIR. Bernard Barrow
Rev. r. r. Wilson, pastor of the Market
Street Methodist Episcopal church, Off
ciating at the ceremony. 1t was a quiet.
but very pretty, home wedding. The par
Tors were tastefully and artstically deco
rated with ferns and ported plants. The
bride is the only daughter of Mrs S. T..
Archer and was one Of Petersburg's most
attractive and popular young ladies' The
groom is very prominent young physi-
clan Of Brunswick county. The newly
welded couple left for an extended bridal
tour North.
Special-Agent Seawell, of the Internal
Revenue Department, visited and exam
ined the revenue office here this morning.
and found everything in excellnt condl-
ton.
Mr.. S. S. Bridges, one of our most
prominent merchants, has been seriously
i'll for some days.
General Stith Boiling, who has been APP
pointed postmaster for this city, will not
take charge Of the office until the expira-
ton of the term Of Mr.. Hugh r. Smith.
the incumbent. Mr.. Smiths term will ex-
pire the latter part of April.
Mr.. John Pegram, son Of our esteemed
townsman, Captain George w. Pegram.
received notice to-day of his having
passed a successful and satisfactory ex-
animation al West Point and he will. |
therefore, enter as a cadet at that institl1 |
ton.
The municipal canvass is nearly over. |
only the winding up work remaining 10
be done, such as attending to registration |
and picking up struggling voters. Candi-
dates for office will have to enter their
names on or before the Both of March
The primary election will be held on the
9Th Of April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
The Ties That Bind.
(Washlngton Post.l


THE ties which bind together the North
and South could not be more firmly ce-
mented than the establishment by the
! government Of the Department Of the
| south Of the army" said George J..
| Whitehouse, of Augusta, Ga. And the
| manner in which the people Of the South
| have been preparing TO go to war, if
called upon, and their anxiety for the
welfare of the nation and determination
that the honor of their country shall not
be impugned, all point TO the fact that
we rebels, as they chose TO call us, are
pretty good citizens after all, and will
be as faithful and dutiful i'm UNFOLDING
our flag against the attacks of any out
siders as any of the many thousands
who fought i'm the Union army or their
sons. That the southern people are fight
ers no one will deny. In the present crisis
loyal speeches of patriotism ring through
out the southern country. In case of
hostilities the battles with Spain will be
fought Off the southern coast and possibly
in southern territory, and there would
be such an army of fighting southerners
to repel any invaders that the North
would not have to be called upon.
THE manner i'm which the general com
handing the new department was well
coined in Atlanta and throughout Georgia
shows the interest the South takes I'm her
mother country. We have been left out
Of consideration I'm the forming of army
departments in the past. and the whole
of the North and South, east of the Mis-
sIssippi, has been included in one general
Department of the East. In the South
however are many Of the most famous
forts and posts i'm the country The army
cavalry post, at Fort Sam Houston, Tex,
and the infantry post at Fort Mcpherson.
Ca, where the Indian-fghting Fifth Regi- |
ment is quartered, are well known and |
formidable army rendezvous. But there !
is no use talking any further about the |
sectional line. The South is all right, and |
so is the North. The Maine affair has |
helped us together all through, especially. |
the administration backing of gallant /
FitZ ZEE at Habana"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
The Woes of Man.

kAtcnlSOn trlODe.)
About the time a man reaches an age
when he can be useful ne Is compelled
10 pay good deal of attention 10 sick
ness.
Every vanity has its penalty. II Is
claimed that curly-headed men get bald
quicker than straight-haired men.
Every man should have saved up
enough money 10 be able to take life
easier by the time he begins TO get
sleepy in the daytime.
The people you know may be divided
into two classeS-those who rent and
wish they owned home, and those who
own their homes and wish they didn't
have to pay taxes.
The season is almost here when the
men who can't go TO the Klondke TO
dig for gold may crafty their itching
for digging by digging their wives flower
gardens.
A man who really enjoys a church So
c;al will raise chin whiskers II given a
chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
The Federation of Labor.

Mr.. G. G. Kizer, Of Norfolk, was On the
city yesterday. Mr. Kizer is organizer ut
typographical unions for the States OF Viz
ginia. West Virginia, North and South
Carolina, and was here in the interest OK
the printers OF Richmond
Mr.. W n. Mullen, president of the
state Federation OF Labor. and Mr..
hizer held an extended conference last
night. discussing in detail the work tD
be done by the State Federation which
meets i'm Roanoke on the second Tues lay
in July
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
THE OFFICER USED HIS cIuR
n Jones Resisted Arrest, and His
Head Was Cut Open.

81 Jones, negro, who is well known
TO the police Of this city. is a prisoner
az the Third Police-Station with his head
split open, as result OF hts having re.
sisted arrest at the hands OF Henrico
officers. He will be turned over 10 the
county authorities to-day
Jones was at the county court housa
some time ago charged with a misde-
meanor, and a fine was assessed agains,
him, time being given him in which 10
pay up; His failure TO do so caused
arrest and last night Constables Branch
Green, and Mann. OF Henrico. went after
him. They found him at his home ON
Moore street In bed A struggle ensued'
and I'm the melee 81 was tapped on the
head. Ofiieer Priddy, OF the city force,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Thought to lie Drowned

NORFOLK, VA. March 23.-(Specia,.)--
Inc tug Henry Wehman, from Boston.
with a party OF newspaper correspond
entS on board, arrived here this morning.
battleships at Newport News to-morrovy
vale off Hospital Point. I'm the harbor.
her captain was relieved by the mate
Mr.. Williams. Shortly after he went
on duty he was seen standing by the
ran on me side Of the pilot-house. but
soon ne was missed, and IL is thought he
was taken with vertigo and fell over
board and was drowned '''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
General Maury I'm Petersburg.

General Dabney II. Maury one ~ the
most interesting lecturers in Virginia,
will tomorrow night deliver his ceIe-
brated lecture on the Life and Deeds Of
General Nathan p. Forest" in A. T. Hill
Camp Hall, at Petersburg
General Forrest was one Of the most
gallant, dashing, and romantic chamC-
ters of the civil war, and General Maury
tells Of his deeds In glowing terms iI-
terspersing his narrative with desgrIn-
tons Of contemporaneOus events told ig
his own charming style, and enliVeugI
with Characteristic flashes OF hum1r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24

Burks, the eldest daughter OF the late
Jusge Edward c.. Burks. and she sur
wives MIN. Their children are Mrs. John
,. Burks, Mrs. James II. Wamsley, Miss
BESSIE kasey, and Miss Louise Kasey,
Tor whom and his devoted wife the
deepest sympathy Is felt I'm this sad be-
reavement.
On Monday Mr.. Mathew Fisher. a re-
spected citizen Of the town. suffered
stroke OF paralysis, which he never rail-
iied. He passed away about 1890 O'Clock
last night at the age OF 81 years. For
iifty years he had been consistent men,
Der OF the Methodist church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Death I'm Bedford city.

BEDFORD CITY, March 23.-(Special)
The announcement this morning OF the
sudden death OF Mr.. John 5. Kasey was
a great shock and surprise 10 his friends.
For some time past he had been a SUI
ferer from Bright's disease, and had not
been at all strong but had not been
confined 10 the house.
Mr.. Kasey, who was a soh OF the late
Colonel Alexander Kasey, a prominent
man OF Bedford county, was about Sc
years OF age. On April II, 1863. he was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
The EII<s Elect Officers.

Richmond Lodge. No. 81, b. =. o. r.,
held an interesting meeting last night
A. PiZzini exalted ruler. Phil. j.
Kelley, esteemed leading knight, T..
n. Siegel, esteemed loyal knight, i. W.
Cunningham, esteemed lecturing knight,
I. X. a. Burke, secretary: q. NJ Angle,
treasurer; John J. Powell, .iler; O.. T.
Delarue. trustee for three wears: Carter
-. Neale, representative TO the Grand
Lodge; r. w. Courtney. alternate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24

The management of the Richmond
Baseball Club have ISSUED an announce
ment concerning the issuance of season
tickets TO the ball games during the lSN
schedule series. The tickets will be- sold
their holders 10 the grandstand aud og-
title each 10 a ladys ticket. The tickets
will not be good for the exhibition games,
and will be issued about a week before
the opening Of the championship season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24

then appeared on the scene and tool, a
10 the Third Station. where DIR. cs.sa
Baughman, Of the ambulance ser,,'aif
dressed his wound, which extended 10.
an inch and half along the side Of ~
head. us
The negro said he was in bed boo,,..
Of sickness, and that when the cogr,',
officers entered his sister lnterferSf u
his behalf. The officers, he asso.. u
handled the woman roughly. wbers,,,'1u
he sprang out OF bed and struck o.
them. Then 1t was that he was str,.' ~
with club. the man will be In *
Police Court this morning. ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
President IngnIs In the CITY.

Mr.. Melville r. ingalls,. president OF tE1
chesapeake and Ohio railway and the
1919 -Four system, arrived I'm Richmond
Yesterday at $40. his car being attached
10 the regular train
He spent several hours at the Chssa-
peake and Ohio general Offices. I'm consult
tation with officials and after lunch az
the Jefferson went on 70 Old Point, 10
be present az the launching to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Nothing But Routine.

Ihe Grounds and Buildings Committee
OF Richmond College held a meeting IA
the Office Of DR. Ryland the secretary.
last night. A member OF the committee
said after the meeting that nothing but
routine business was transacted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
Death of II Lady I'm Orange

ORANGE, VA, March 23.-(Special)-
Mrs. Charles j. Stovin died this morning
OF pneumonia, at her husbands residence,
near Liberty Mills, i'm this county. aged 90
years. She was Miss Taylor. She
leaves a husband and one child.