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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
GEN. WILLIAM BOOTH.
HEAD OF THE SALVATION ARMY
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK.
HIS AMERICAN TOUR TO BEGIN FEB. 10
Hcindons With His Son darlington,
Leader OF the American yoIun-
teers-Terms on Which Latter
Agrees TO Meet Him.

NEW YORK, January 15.-General VIII
liam Booth. the head OF the Salvation
Army. reached this city to-day on board
the steamer st. Paul. from Southampton.
The General was met down the bay by
Commander Booth-Tucker. On the pier
large delegation of headquarters SAL
vationists were awaiting their chief.
General Booth was given a warm recep-
tion.
Tho General" said Commander Booth
Tucker. will stay at my house, in Ford
ham, till Monday when he will leave for
Canada, where he will be met by his
daughter. Miss Eva Booth, who is in
charge Of the Salvation Army there. lie
will remain there three weeks, inspecting
the work Of the army, and win then re-
turn to the United States He will begin
his American tour on February 10th, in
Washington.
General Booths idea Is not alone TO
look over the work and progress of the
Salyation Army in the United States and
Canada, but in travelling through these
countries he will confer with a number
of citizens Of leading cities concerning his
schemes for the assistance Of the poor
General Booth will inspect and suggest
improvements in the social institutions
which we have established in this coun-
try. which now have accommodation Tor
4,O0O persons"
During the day General Booth made a
detailed statement Of his plans to the
newspapers. Incidentally he was spoken
TO of his relations with his son, Balling-
ton Booth. Upon this subject he said
that full explanations Of the cause OF the
separation were given at the time OF the
disagreement, and TO these he was un-
able to add anything. He said;
"a great deal of curiosity has been
manifested, l am informed, as to whether
1 am going to have an interview with
my son. TO that 1 reply that, as is well
known, 1 was anxious TO see him a few
years ago, to which 1 can but add that
l have already asked for an interview
on the occasion Of my present visit.
Whether it will be granted to me in the
form l have asked for it-that is, with
out the interference Of any other per-
son-remains TO be seen"
Commander Ballington Booth, Of the
Volunteers Of America, was asked to-day
If he would be willing 10 meet his father.
lie said:
Most assuredly. will meet my father
under the following conditions, which
have been drawn up by the Rev. DR..
Josiah Strong:
Il. That there shall be arranged an in
terview between General William Booth
and Commander Ballington Booth at as
early a date as possible.
-. That they meet, not I'm their official
capacities. but as father and son.
''3. That Rev. DR.. Josiah H. Strong.
OF the Evangelical Society. be invited TO
be present as a witness, and that DR.. |
Strong shall give the result Of such in
torview 10 the public"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
NORTHUMBERLAND.
To Erect New Whnrf-GOod Fish
ing-Delegates Appointed.

HEATHSVILLE, VA, January IA
(Special)-An order was entered at the
last term of our County Court granting
to ]. G. Ride, ". c. Snow, II. c. Rowe,
and others the privilege OF erecting a
wharf opposite the public landing at the
head Of Coan river. A stock company
will be formed TO build the wharf and
erect a large tomato-factory. At this
time the river is only nayigable by
steamer within three-quarters Of mile
Of this landing. A petition Is being cir
culated among our citizens asking for an
appropriation from the government for
the purpose Of deepening out a channel
to the wharf. The public benefit derived
from the establishment OF a wharf at
this point and the deepening of the chan
mel would be inestimable. and the move
ment will have the support of every pub
lic-spirlted citizen. Coan river already
has six wharyes that pay well, and II is
believed that wharf established at this
point within a mile of the county seat
will pay unusually well.
The case Of the Commonwealth VS.. VIII
liam Powers and others and $. II. John-
son and others was again continued.
The mail contractor who BID In the
mail route from Merry Point TO Heaths-
vile. connecting daily with Richmond, at
starvation rates is having considerable
trouble in keeping q carrier, The route
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
A SURPRISE.
Drought Home n Bride-A Whist
Tournament.

WARRENTON, VA. January 15.-(Spe-
cial)-It has just become known that one
Of our popular sportsmen and English
brethren, Mr.. Norman Barclay Bevan
brought his bride home with him last
night from Washington. 1t is a grea.
surprise TO his many friends, as so one
suspected him Of any such intention. His
bride is a beautiful Chicagoan nee STAN
tom. who spent last summer here, and
20 whom he was very attentive. She
met Mr. Bevan I'm Washington, where
they were quietly married, yesterday.
Hon. James v Brooke, who has been
i'll for several days with bronchial pneu-
monia, Is better this morning. His daugh-
ter, Mrs Jennie Payne, and his sons
Mr. Richard Brooke. the artist, and Mr.
William Brooke, of Norfolk-are with him.
The Misses ScOtt's return from Rich
mond TO their home here has been de-
layed.
The Warrenton Whist Club played and
entertained the Bullturn Club last night
at the hotel, Buuturn beating them seven
points. The Warrenton club is composed
OF eight members-namely: Mrs John
Hoor, Mrs. Shirley Carter, Misses Made
leine Miller, Charlotte, Nelson. Mary
Hicks. Lucy Spilman, Mrs. Turner Day,
and Dr. John Hicks The Bullturn Club
members are Misses Kate Keith, jose
phine Spiman, Lucretia Spilman. Mamie
Spilman. Messrs. John and Isham Keith
Jr., +. NJ Spilman, Jr.. and Samuel APP
pletOn
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no' entitled to cast such halo, tho
he'ssss' Shall, II he shall be so reouestad
81, au person, endorse on said hallot
~ name OF such person. and shall nre-
Ne said ballot and send tho same
~ ,'n 'he returns OF the election IN the
1911 OF commissioners OF Election
~, "Nose decision upon the persons ri.yht
ro,,s,s 80 snali be final. But II the said
-. O, "' shali not be requested so to en-
ne shall then and there destroy ,no go ~a.,..
q Upon the closing OF the nore tbo Ia
yuuses snail guard against any one de-
poSiNhs anything In such box or boxes
N"Vhlng or opening said boxes or re-
loving any ballot therefrom until they
sN"" pe ready TO count the ballots there
IN. After the said Judges shall ha,-a
CahNassed the votes for the candidates
lor the Legislature. and formulate their
returns thereon and shall have performed
al olher duties then and there required
10 such canvass and returns. they
shal then In the same manner nrocoed
10 canvass the nominating ballots in oach
or the above mentioned boxes separatelv
ana shal accurately tabulate the votes
GUST ior each nominee and shall properlv
i"Aihuiate a return OF their count for
o"vn nominee, and shall forward such
return TO the Board Of Commissioners
OF Election for such city or county. along
win the returns Of the votes cast for
me candidates for the Legislature. The
said board shall have as to said returns
the correction thereof, the same powers
mat II may then have over the returns
as to the candidates for the Legislature.
The said Judges Of election and CLERKS.
IN the conducting OF such voting for said
nominees and in ascertaining and re-
turning the results thereof. shall have
the same powers and responsibilities and
DC subject to all the penalties prescribed
Dy law for said judges and clerks in .he
conducting OF the election OF members CT
1he Legislature, and in asce-taining and
returning the results thereof.
IL. The expenses attending such voting.
such as furnishing the boxes and ballots.
and those Of similar nature shall be
borne by the city or county in which
such voting shall be had: but the Off
GERS Of election shall not be entitled to
any extra compensation for conducting
such voting. and for canvassing and
making returns thereof as aforesaid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
THE FEDERAL HOUSE.
Eulogies on the Late Mr.. MiIIiISen-
The Army Bill.

WASHINGTON, January 15.-The ses-
sion Of the House to-day, after 2 o'clock.
was devoted to eulogies on the life and
public services Of Representative Seth W.
Milikcn, Of Maine. Immediately after
the reading Of the Journal Representa-
tive Stark PopulisD, Of Nebraska, rose
to a question Of privilege. to deny a pub
lication in a local paper, stating hat
he had acted as attorney in the pension
case Of Jackson W. Cheney.
On motion of Mr.. Lanham DemocraD.
of Texas the bill was passed authorizing
the President to appoint an additional
District Judge in the Tenth Texas Dis
trict.
The House then went into Committee
Of the Whole, and took up consideration
Of the army appropriation bill.
The bill, Chairman Hull of the Mill
tary Committee, explained, carried 3d.
1S5, ,990-$l, ,039, ,75l less than the estimates
and $5G746 in excess of the law for the
current year. The increase in the pay
of the army was due to the fact that
the army was nearer its maximum
strength than il had been heretofore. A
new provision in the bill required the
payment of troops by the paymaster In
person.
The general deDdte on the Dill was ue-
sultory, and was not confined to the
subject matter dealt with by the bill.
Mr.. Henry DemocraD, OF Texas, took
occasion to denounce Secretary Cages
funding scheme. Mr.. Terry OemocraD,
Of Arkansas, made some remarks about
the protective tariff. and Mr.. Gaines
DemocraD, Of Tennessee, spoke on the
claim of the publishing-hous of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South. AT
o'clock the debate was suspended to
give the members an opportunity TO pay
tribute to the memory Of the late Repre-
sentative Milliken.
Speaker Reed occupied the chair du-
ring the delivery Of the eulogies. Those
who spoke were Messrs. Burleigh Repub-
lican), Of Maine, who succeeded Mr.. Mil
liken; Dingley Republicam, OF Maine;
Boutelle Republican, Of Maine; Dins-
more DemocraD. OF Arkansas Skinner
OemocraO, Of North Carolina; Mercer
Repubican), OF Nebraska; Hilborn (Re-
publcan). Of California; Hicks Repubh-
cam. Of Pennsylvania, and Little Demo
craO, Of Arkansas.
At 3:25 +. NJ. as a further mark OF re-
spect. the House adjourned.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
THE COCKADE CITY.
A Fraternity acknowledgement
for Lee birthday Celebration.

PETERSBURG, VA, January l5.-(Spe-
cial )--The Kappa Alpha Fraternity Of the
Alumni Association Of the University Of
Virginia had an elegant banquet at
French's cafe last night, and the occa-
sion was greatly enjoyed. The colors
were crimson and old gold. and white
and red carnations. Rev II. NJ. Hope
acted as POSTMASTER. and Messrs. W. B.
Stevens. Charles Hall Davis. John Moy-
Ter, Arthur Kyle Davis, and william l.
thinner responded to the toasts offered.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs
A. X. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bur-
well, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nichols, Rev.
II. NJ. Hope and Miss Fitzhugh, of Rich
mond; Mr.. Charles Hale Davis and MISS
Sallie Bernard. Mr.. w. T. Davis and Miss
May Rogers, Mr.. John Moyler and Miss
Mary thinner, DR.. william Pitcher and
Miss Anabelle Green, Dr. G. w Budd
and Miss Fannie Budd, Or. III. G. Leigh,
Jr., and Miss Carne Craddock, Mr.. Le-
Roy Roper and Miss Jennie Prichett, Mr..
w. l.. thinner The organization Is 10
be made social one, and meetings are
to be held frequently.
A temperance society was organized by
the young men OF High-Street Methodist
Episcopal church tonight. Rev. 10. i.
Dadmun presided over the meeting, and
Miss Mary Louise Davis. Of Richmond.
gave a recitation Of "The Outcast."
A. p. Hill Camp Of Confederate Vete-
rams will appropriately observe the ami
versary of General Lees birthday on the
18th, and will close the celebration with
a banquet. Colonel ]. p. Fitzgerald, OF
Farmvile. will be one OF the speakers,
and Captain William c. Whittle, or Nor
folk, a gallant officer Of the Confederate
navy. will be another. II is understood
that Captain whites address will bring
out much Of the unwritten history of the
Confederate States navy. His subject VIII
be "The Cruise Of the Shenandoah"
An unoccupied frame dwelling at the
corner Of Hickory and Nelson streets,
the property Of Dir. D. w. Lassiter. was
nearly destroyed by fire at an early hour
this morning. The house was set afre.
A thief broke into the drugstore OF Mr..
W. +. Ium last night and robbed the
money-drawer OF about Sl.25 that had
been left therein, but stole nothing else
of value. Entrance was gained through
a rear window.
Melee Obey, who was arrested here
yesterday on the charge Of house-break-
ing and robbery in Norfolk, was this
morning taken down 10 that CITY py Oih-
Ger West, OF the Norfolk police force, to
stand trial.
Mrs. DR.. J. W Rosebro, who has been
under medical treatment I'm Baltimore
for several weeks, has returned home,
much improved I'm health.
Mr.. George Weber, who Is in Philadel-
phia under medical treatment, is report
ed as improving.
Mr. Beverly Il. Randolph, OF Richmond,
was I'm the city to-day.
j. NJ. Williams died tonight Mr.. VIII
llams was one OF our most prominent
and at one time was member
OF the Council. He leaves a wife and
several children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
ROANOKE POsTMAsTERsHTP.
A Number of Aspirants-Persona
and General News.


ROANOKE. VA. January l5.-(Special.)
The question Of the appointment of a new
postmaster to succeed Mr.. Dupuy is but
little talked of in Roanoke at present, al
though the incumbents four-years' term
expires I'm March. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Dupuy's commission does not expire
until September but what the ruling OF
the department will be regarding the time
intervening between March and September
IS not known. Mr.. Dupuy, the present
postmaster. has given eminent satisfac-
zion. and nothing has ever been said detri-
mental 10 his administration. He has sue
ceeded I'm working the Office up TO a high
standard Of efficiency, and within the past
wear has succeeded I'm giving the people
n-actically two deliveries daily I'm all parts
of the city. and this by the addition or
onlv one carrier. one thing is sure. Mr..
Dunuy knows much more Of the workings
of the Roanoke post-office than any OF his
predecessors knew. during the incum-
bency
Among the prominent candidates for the
postmastership may be mentioned ex-
postmaster A. s. Asberry, S. Il. Sproul
William =. HUFF, and W. II. Strickler.
CLAY Starkey is also mentioned, but the
General impression is that 1t will be
either Asberry or Sproul. The latter Is
said to have strong pull with the ad-
ministration, and II is generally believed
that he could win IL he should make an
effort TO do so. II he Is making fight
for The plum It is being done very quietly.
William f. Hun, prominent Republican,
worker, is doing some hard work Tor the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
or Richmond JcvveIIer I'm Abe
marie County.


marie County.
SCOTTSVILLE, VA, January 15.-(Spe-
cial)-A great sensation was caused in
our town last evening by the report that
an attempt was made to rob Mr.. A..
Frank a jeweller Of Richmond, who has
been working here and at Alberene. From
Mr. Frank himself I have just received
this statement: Yesterday about O'clock
Z. NJ. he hired a horse and buggy to come
to this place. While he was speaking
OF coming a young negro man, Saun-
ders Wood, who lives here. heard him,
and told him he was on his way TO North
Garden with n drummer, and would be
back by Alberene in a short time, and
would bring him down for a triae. SO
Mr.. Frank concluded not to hire the
team, but told Wood he would wait ond
come with him. He had with him a good
deal Of tewelry and money. It was
rather late when Wood returned, and
as the two came along the road Wood
asked Mr.. Frank n great many ques-
tions that were rather unusual but did
not raise his suspicion OF robbery, until
as they were on a lonely part of the
road, passing an ice-pond. Mr.. Frank
nOtlceq tnat W oOu neld MS right ndnu
I'm his hip-pocket Suddenly the negro
drew a pistol, and was in the act OF
raising It on a level with Mr.. Franks
face, when that gentleman dexterously
grasped the weapon, and wrested II from
Wood. He then made Wood drive him
down to Mr.. Thomas's store, where he
waited, and came 10 town on the mail
wagon. When Mr. Frank got here he
had Wood arrested. but as the Sergeant
was in the act OF unlocking the door of
the calaboose Wood jerked away from
him, and escaped. The Sergeant fired two
shots after him, but failed to stop him.
Wood bears a very bad reputation In
Charlottesville and in Richmond
DR.. 4. p. Bowles returned last night
from Richmond, where he went with Mr..
James Stinson, OF Diana Nills, BuclSing-
ham. two days ago. He reports that Mr.
Stinson died at the Old Dominion Hos
pital yesterday without having an opera
ton performed, as was intended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
NORFOLK AND INSURANCE.
Vigorous steps Taken-The Acts Of
an Insane Prisoner.

an Insane Prisoner.
NORFOLK. VA, January 15.-CSpecial)
The Committee on Trade of the Cotton
Exchange, has taken vigorous steps look
ing to legislation by the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia to procure relief from
the oppression and unjust insurance
rates established by the Southeastern
Tariff Association. The Chamber OF
Commerce and the Business-Alen's Asso-
citation were requested 70 unite with the
cotton men 70 secure the relief needed
by our merchants and the business tnte-
rests Of Norfolk.
The work on the monitor Terror at
the navy-yard here is being pushed to
completion. men being employed on her
day and night.
William Herbert, confined In the Ports
mouth city Jail to await the action Of a
commission of lunacy. concealed d num-
Der Of matches in his hair. and at an
early hour this morning he attempted TO
burn the Jail down. He set fire to the
corridor woodwork but the jaier, aroused
by the screams Of the prisoners, arrived
in time to extinguish the blaze. Herbert
was searched and confined in a steel cell,
where he set fire TO the bedding, almost
suffocating himself before succor arrived.
The Board of Directors. Of the Young
Mems Christian Association have accept
ed the resignation of the general secre-
tary. Mr.. c. r.. Towson. 10 take effect
the end of this month. Mr.. Towson goes
from here to Philadelphia, where he will
become general secretary Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Mr. Wyndham Meredith to Open the
Course on the 2Sth.

Course on the 2Sth.
The Association for the Preservation
Of Virginia Antiquities takes pleasure in
announcing the annual series Of lectures
The great work Of the association has
been most ably supported by eminent
lecturers in the past, and the future is
equally promising Each lecturer throws
bright light on some period of Nir-
ginia history hitherto neglected, or what
is more unfortunate, heretofore misrep-
resented
The gradual, honest. and painstaking
research of the gentlemen who give,
without charge so much time and thought
70 the several topics, should incite the
interest of the most Indifferent to a just
discrimination and public recognition of
the historic claims Of our State.
This recognition the association is en-
endeavoring TO awaken. For the purpose
a series of lectures is given annually.
The opening lecture this winter Will be
delivered by Mr.. Wyndham Meredith.
His earnest interest I'm any subject he
treats renders him entertaining, instruc-
tive, and above all. true TO history. In
his theme, Colonial Culture in Virginia"
he rofutes the idea prevailing among so
many Americans that Virginia was set
tied by ignorant uneducated people.
This lecture viii be delivered Friday
January 2Sth, at SIS L. NJ, in the AS
sembly hall Of the Chamber of Commerce.
The second lecture viii be delivered
the latter part Of February by Dr. Moses
d. Hoge Due notice Of time and place
will be given.
No charge is made for these lectures.
and the public is invited 10 attend them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
ND, VA, SUNDAY. JANUARY l6 1898

postmastership and II Is said has con-
siderable influential backing.
The twenty-seventh annual celebration
OF the Demostenean Literary Society,
OF Roanoke College. will be held Wednes-
day night I'm the Town Hall. The following
will represent The society: President j.
w. Freed; First Orator. j. III. Richards;
Affirmative Debater. j. G. Martin: Noga-
tive Debater. G. Il. W. Keyley; Final ora
tor. III. NJ. Frox.
Samuel Scott, farmer living near Fort
Lewis, In this county. killed a bear on
Fort Lewis mountain Friday that weigh
ed 200 pounds. The bear was chased by
dogs TO his den, and Mr.. Scott placed
himself near the entrance and shot 1t as
IL came out.
The January number OF the Roanoke
Collegian has Just been published by the
Sentinel Publishing Company. In the way
OF reading matter It Is very interesting
and Is credit to the school. as well as
the two young men who have editorial
charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Gordonsville Mention.

GORDONSVILLE. VA. January ID
Especial )-Mr J. Wickliffe Scott. after
an illness Of several months. died Thurs
day night at his residence, near Madison
Run Post-Omce, in the list year OF his
age. Mr. Scott will long be remembered.
especially by the young people and chill
dren. TO these he spared no effort TO be
pleasing.
Miss Eta May Twyman died at the
residence OF her brother-in-law, Mr.. =.
J. Fulcher, Tuesday night. Her remains
were inferred in Maplewood Cemetery.
The funeral services We're conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Gordenier, OF the Christian
Church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Is hard one. and several sub-contract-
ors have thrown up the job.
Mr.. Joseph Il. Lewis. of Avalon. made
a fine catch Of fish some days since. Hulrs
creek seems 10 be a favorite spot for
perch, the haul made by Mr.. Lewis yield
ing over twelve barrels Of these fine fish.
Hunting still continues 70 be good In
Northumberland, and one OF our crack
shots IS reported To have killed twenty
three birds out Of twenty-four shots and
fcathered the twenty-fourth one.
The delegates appointed by Judge Ewell
to attend the Sugar-Beet Convention in
Fredericksburg January 2ist are as fol-
lows: For Northumbcrland-Wil Hen
dorson, John a. Palmer. l.. T. Smith,
Thomas II. Falln, DR.. J. w. Tankard.
Lyttleton Cockrell. DR. J. IT. Booker,
Giles T. Eubank; for Lancaster-William
Currell l.. NJ. Flippo. r. Il. Pierce.
George Cottingham. William G. Beane,
Robert o. Norris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
VIRGINEA-DAY.
Members of the Woman's College
Compete in Map-Drawing.
BaltimoTo Sun.)

lBaIUmOl0 SuH.J
'"Virginla-Day" of the Southern Club OF
the Woman's College was celebrated yes
terday at the home Of Miss Lettice La
tame, 1H2 Park avenue.
An entertaining feature was the draw
ine, of the map Of Virginia by each mem
her of the club the one giving the most
correct drawing winning a prize. MISS
Mildred Dean, 1901, of Washington, ID. Co
took away the prize. water-color paint-
ing of the Confederate flag on blotter
hearing the date, January IA. 1897, and
"Virginia-Day, Southern Club"
Chocolate, tea, sandwiches, and salted
nuts were served by the fair Virginia
members: Misses Mary Louise Smith,
I,ynchburg; Melissa Hill. Alexandra; Flo
renee Janney Heaton Hamilton; Emma
Chiffon Bass, and Leila Nelson Ware.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
A Pioneer KentucLian Dying.

DWALE. DICKENSON COUNTY, VA,
January 15-(Speciai.)-Your correspond
ent learns that Miles Webb, aged Is, a
pioneer settler OF Eastern Kentucky, IS
dying al his home. near Sergent, OF a
carbuncle which has been brewing upon
him for about sixteen years. He is a
member of the remarkable old Webb
family, composed OF three brothers and
three sisters, ranging in ages from "a to
S6 years Their portraits. with sketches,
were published In several leading papers
two years ago. "Uncle Miles," as he was
Familiarity known. leaves many de-
scendant2