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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
{, Harding Walker and Lloyd T. Smith.

c. Harding Walker and Lloyd 7. Smith.
From the several districts the following
gentlemen were chosen Lottsburg Dis
trict. Or. J. II. Booker and A. b. Garner;
Heathsville District. A. 5. Rice and j. W.
Anderson; Wicomico District, W. j.
Stokes and J. l.. Harding; Fairfield Dis
trict, A. v. Williams and A. +. Rice.
on motion, each delegate was author
ized TO name his own alternate.
The following resolution was offered by
Hon. c. Harding Walker, and adopted
we, the Democrats Of Northumber-
land. in mass-mee,ing assembled, heartily
endorse the course in the Congress of the
United States of our faithful and efficient
representative, the Hon. w. A. Jones, and
hereby express the wish that the dele
gates elected to-day TO the convention 10
be held at Urbana on the I'd Of August
next shall cast the vote of the county
for his nomination"
On motion, It was ordered that the min
utes of this meeting be published in the
local papers and in the Richmond DIS
patch Then, on motion, the meeting ad-
journed. A. S. RICE, Chairman
j. w. Tankard. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
MURDERER ANDERSEN'S
Resentence Expected To-Day-The
Southern Railway Agents.

NORFOLK, VA, July pecial) TN
less President Mckinley exercises execu-
tive clemcncy in the case, john Andersen,
the murderer Of Mate Saunders, Of the
Olive Pecker, will hang here on Septem-
Der 18th. This is a presumption which
is based on the fact that Judge Goft will
resentence Andersen tomorrow, and six
ty days are generally allowed condemned
murderers in which TO prepare for death.
Andersen's counsel Mr.. George Mcintosh,
says he has not yet decided what course
he will pursue after the prisoner is re-
sentenced, but he has several expedients
TO save his clients life. IL Is under
stood that il Andersen is resentenced to-
morrow the ,death-watch will be set.
There will be two men whose duty II
Will be TO watch every movement the
murderer makes in his cell. and 10 pre-
vent self-destruction. Andersen being OF
a highly nervous temperament, it is fear
ed he will completely collapse under the
ordeal of being resentenced.
The record for the rapid loading OF
bunker coal is now held by the Lamberts
Point coal piers. The British steamship
Fleming loaded 4.sol tons OF Pocahontas
coal in % i-2 hours.
The Association OF Southern Railway
Agents, which held two sessions In this
city yesterday, had its concluding session
this morning at the Chamberlin Hotel
Old Point Comfort The party was en-
tertained to-day aboard the Old Dominion
steamer Old Dominion in this city. dinec
at Virginia Beach. and took trip q
Hampton Roads on the steamer Pocanon
tas tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
Another Lady.

Says the author Of collection and ~
collection: "The house surgeon e' %
London hospital was attending TO i''
juries Of a poor woman whose arm n--
been severely bitten. As he was ''
ing the wound he said: 1 cannot w.
out what sort OF a creature bit YOU ~,
IS too small for a horses bite ana ~
large for a dogs oh sir rePIea 81.
patient It wasn't an animal; % vas
other lydy.'" As the author lusi}
serves. surely the force OF p0hl,N
urhanity could no further GO lNe ~,
ular conception OF "a lady Is Wen "a
I'm another case: "a good womt"
let furnished apartments In
town. describing ledger who ha. ~
parently known better days, SAID. N.
positive she was real born lady ioi
hadn't the least idea how 20 do n.l
thing herself; il took her hours 70 -
her potatOesr"
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Subscriptions in ell cases payable ~
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Tho expiration of the time paid for' oenu
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wishing their post-ofIieo changed must
give their old as we'll as their new post
Office Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
THE CONGREGATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic Convention, 10 nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress from the
Fifth District, will be held at stuart
Patrick county, to-day. The work OF the
convention, however. will be little more
than pcrfunctory. There Is no opposi-
ton 10 the incumbent. and Is foresone
conclusion that the resolutions VIII re-
affirm the principles OF the party as iaiu
down in the Chicago platform. After the
meeting of this convention there VIII DO
only two more TO be held-those or the
First and the Third districts The former
will meet at Urbanna on the 20 OF Au>
gust, and the latter In this city on the
4th o. August. 1t may, therefore, De saiu
that our congressional slate Is practicai
" made up. II may also be said that
taken by and through. the proceedings W
the conventions already held, Indicate
unity and harmony in the party, aho
there is reason to believe that those to
meet will accentuate that condition.
This is a gratifying sign. But there arc
other signs that are not gratifying. IL
would be useless TO attempt TO conceh
the fact that there has been less pubic
interest I'm the conventions than for many
years. Again, there Is danger OF wrong
IMPRESSIONS getting abroad as to the de
signs. hopes, and prospects of the enemy
For instance. a correspondent Of the DIS
match. writing a few days ago OF the
situation I'm one OF the districts, said II
was believed that the Democratic nomi-
nee would carry the district by larger
maiority than ever before because ms
Republican opponent, whoever ne might
he would not have the financial backing
previously given the Republican candl-
date. 1t would be a fatal error 10 pullu
hone upon any such belief under any cir
cumstances, but it would be an especially
fatal error to do so in view of recent de-
veIopments. II the Republican candidates
for Congress are not to have financial
backing in the coming campaign-if an
other effort is not TO be made TO debaucn
the Virginia electorate in the interest Oh
the Republican party why is Mark A
Hanna. the dispenser-general OF the cor
ruption fund Of that party, taking such
lively interest in Virginia politics? Need
we 20 further? Need the Democrats 90
more than ponder this question in order
that they may realize the supreme neces-
sity for Immediate organization and for
pressing the enemy from the start-the
supreme necessity for waking up?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14

Saturday. will be filled. The Lain. or mo
North German Lloyd Line. sailed yeste.'
day crowded. The Hamburg ll4'
Lines Patria sailing Saturday, ana tA'
international Navigation Company Ken
sington, sailing to-day, Will carry H'''o
passengers than the agents expected q
fortnight ago. The Cunard ana VINO
Star steamers for the last two weeks Z.
the month are already booked 10 neaiF
their fun capacities-a most unusual ''
cumstance one ship, 10 sail the las- =.
the month. Is booked complete, ana "'
book has been laid aside.
While travel TO Europe was seriously
affected this season by the war, The ",'''
ward travel was heavier than the "-
rage. one companys figures for Che ql4''
ter ending July % showed falling on p
eastward passenger receipts Of over ~.
coo and an increase In westward it'.ip'
Of over 81 800. July's receipts vii m'A
up for a part OF the loss during Nay aN-
June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
Death of Editor DrinISard.

(Norfolk Nirginian and Pllot)
The press of Virginia has learned with
deep regret OF the death Of Captain Will
liam f. Drinkard, editor Of the Richmond
Dispatch, which occurred in that city
Monday, after painful illness of several
years duration. Captain Drinkard had
been connected with the Dispatch since
1866, first as news editor and afterwards
as editorial writer. He was a careful,
conservative, and conscientious writer
whose opinions always commanded re-
spect, rendering him a strong factor IN
Virginia journalism. He was very
earnest Democrat, whose advice was
always sought in all matters connected
with the policy and campaigns of the
party in this state. He never sought or
held office. He was intensely Virginian,
who loved his mother State with the at
lection OF a devoted son. alive to her
every interest and concerned in all that
affected her welfare. A good man mas
passed away. Peace TO his ashes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
AMERICANS RUSHING TO EUROPE.
The War Scare over, Our People
Take Their Belated Holidays.

NNeW 1OTh Sull'J
The steamers sailing for Europe this
week and next will be heavily laden with
Americans, who are going TO take short
vacations, pow that they feel that peace
is near, and that the war will not serious
~ affect business. The July business OF
the transatlantic steamship companies,
consequently, promises 20 be much above
the average, But the increase will not
make up for the great falling OFF in May
and June, the big months for outward
bound travel, and the total passenger re-
ceipts for the season will fall far below
the average. In the spring and early sum-
mer the outcome OF the war was uncer-
tain few businessmen were ready 10 go
abroad with their families, expecting that
any days news might send them scurry-
ing back TO America. But the American
victories on land and sea at Santiago de
cuba, and the rumors OF peace negotia-
lions, make businessmen feel easier, and
they are now running OFF to Europe, eN-
pecting to hear. when they land on the
other side, that Santiago has fallen, and
that Spain has sued for peace.
Nobody was kept in the United States
by any fear Of an attack on the coast"
said one OF the steamship agents yester-
day That was a very foolish explana-
ton of the decline in ocean travel I'm the
spring months. IL was the uncertainty OF
the war, the doubt as TO what effect Il
would have on business. and the fear that
American reverses might bring on a
panic that made so many men give up
their vacations abroad. Now victory Is
assured. and peace IS near. The country
business interests are safe. Americans
can sail for Europe without worrying al
the way over.
Ordinarily the rush for Europe begins
in May and ends about the first week II
July Last year at this time business was
very dull with the steamship companies
But now the lines are having trouble II
taking care OF all the applicants for pas
sage that are coming 20 them. one as
pect OF the matter must not be overlook
ed. however. The supply OF steamers Il
smaller than usual. The 81. Louis, 81
Paul, New York. and Paris-the craci
| ships OF the American Line-are in tn
| service OF the government, and ali OF TN
| Atlantic Transport Line steamers haV
! been purchased by the United states
! Then too, there is temporary fear
| the French Line ships because OF the l.
| Bourgogne disaster"
Many applicants for cabin passage OF
the ships sailing to-day and Saturda
were turned away yes;erday-an unusus
happening in mid-July. The Majestic. Q
the White Star Line. viii sail this morn
ing with every stateroom occupied IN
campania. OF the Cunard Line. saiin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
NORTH CAROLINA.
An officer Declines service IN 7"
Negro Regiment.

RALEIGH, n. c., July 13.-(Special.)-
Major j. NJ. Lee United states army
who was to be in command of the North
Carolina Regiment of immunes, declines
the colonelcy, on the ground that he does
not care to be in a regiment with botn
white and negro officers. Under the act
creating the regiment It seems that the
captains are 10 be white and the lieute-
nants negroes. Captain Thad. w. Jones
Tenth Cavalry, United States army, Is
now named as colonel, and Augusta, Ga
designated as the point of rendezvous.
DR.. X. II. Lewis, secretary OF the state
Board of Health, says: There Is small
box I'm Iredel, Catawba. Rowan, Durham
and Rockingham counties. The chief trou-
Bile is among the negroes. These wander
around at night, and an inland quarantine
is of but little use against them. Naccl-
nation is the only preventive 80 lar
there have been but few cases among
white people, but those were among the
very best class. People in this State are
singularly reckless in doing without vac
cination. There Is a vast amount OF fuel
for smallpox i'm North Carolina. The fact
that it took on 900 of the members Of the
Second Regiment here is q powerful proof
of this statement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
virginia Editor Dead.
(Staunton Record.)

Captain William Francis Drinkard, for
a long time editor of the Richmond Dis
patch, died in Richmond yesterday after
noon. He was native of Prince Edward
county. During the war he served IN the
ordnance department in the Confederate
service with the rank of captain.
After the war, when the Richmond Dis
patch resumed publication, Captain
Drinkard became news editor or Inc
paper. Then he became editor-in-chief.
For many years ne was the leading edl-
torial writer of the Dispatch. and con-
tinued TO occupy an editorial chair until
his death. OF late years he had been
editor emeritus, but has done little
writing during the two years just past.
He was an active and energetic man.
wrote with vigor and strength, welded a
graceful and impressive pen, and possess
ed a mind richly stored with information
CLEANED from close observation and wide
reading.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
PETERSBURG.
Arrested on "a Serious Charge-Divi-
dend Deciared-Briefs.

PETERSBURG, VA, July l3.-(Special)
Chief of-Police Ragland and Lieutenant
Chandler to-day arrested an Italian
named William Pareldo, who, 1t is al
legged, is wanted in Roanoke to answer
the charge of criminal assault, commit
ted on the 18th OF May. The request lot
the arrest came in a letter from the Bald
win Detective Agency, or that CITY, IN
which an accurate description OF the ac-
cused is given. Pareldo denies the charge
and says he has not been In Roanoke
since 1891; that he then left there ana
went to the old country, where ne re-
manned until 1894; returning then and
working at his trade in Philadelphia and
al the Hot Springs, Va. He arrived here
last night from Eynchburg.
At the annua! meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF the Mutual Telephone Company,
held yesterday, Mr.. William b. Mcllwaine
was reelected president, Mr.. h. A. Hart
ley, vice-president, and Mr.. X. ID. Gill
liam secretary and treasurer. The fourth
semi-annual dividend Of per cent. on
the net earnings Of the company was de-
clared.
The regular monthly term OF the Coun-
tv Court Of Prince George Will be held
tomorrow. There are no criminal cases
on the docket. The Jail of this county
has been remarkably free Of prisoners for
many months past.
The City Sergeant is now engaged In
summonng grand and petit Juries for
the term OF the Hastings Court to be held
next week Among the cases TO be tried
is that of Richard Morton. the negro who
shot and killed George Westmoreland AT
West-End Park few days ago.
Colonel ]. y. Sublett. proprietor OF the
Hotel Shirley, on Tabb street, continues
critically i'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
SCOTLAND NECK.
A Death-Heavy Rims and the
CroDs-Tobacco Market

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., July "a
(Special)-M Richard Baker died at his
home, a few miles in the country Mon
day, and was buried yesterday at hehu-
kee church. near town.
The recent heavy rains have greatly MIN
dered the farmers in their work. They
have scarcely done any ploughing IN q
week. and many crops are suffering from
grass and the need Of work. Cotton is suf-
fering. perhaps, worse than any other
crop. Tobacco farmers have already COM
rnenced TO cure tobacco The new tobacco
market is about completed, and August
Attn is the day set for the opening sales.
Captain HerndQn Of Danville, Va, who
will manage one OF the warehouses, is
already here making preparation for the
opening.
Mr.. c. A. Camp and Misses Annie and
Leila Holiday were thrown from buggy
while riding near Dawson's two days ago.
Mr. Camp was confined to his bed yes
terday as a result of the accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
Marriage mt Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, VA. July B.-(opeciaL)--
A very quiet home marriage took place az
the residence Of Mr.. $. ID. Brown near
here. this evening. The contracting par
ties were Miss Ida l.. Brown OF tnlA
place, and Rev. r. +. Withers' Inc Gele'
mony was impressively performed oy ~
church at this place.
The bride has many friends in this Wei
nitv having always aided in sunday
school an1 church work. The groom is
originally from Lynchburg. but Tor the
lasI eighteen months has been preachihI
in Georgia. The couple will make thel'
future home at this place. and nave 'l'
hest wishes of the entire community
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
Posr-oFFrcE ROBBED.
burglars Make Good HnuI-Other
Notea

GAINESVILLE. VA, July 13.-(Special.)
Burglars entered the post-office here last
night. blew open the safe, and took all
the cash. amounting to about 500. and $500
in stamps. First they broke into the black
smith shop OF c. III. Russell & Sons
wagon-factory. where they got a sledge-
hammer, chisels, screw-wrench, and other
tools. which were left In the post-office.
Apparently the sledge-hammer was used
10 break of the doorknob OF the safe,
into the hole OF which blasting powder
was crammed.
the hinges, and everything was taken out
In the shape OF money or stamps. check
on the bank here, payable TO the postmas-
ter, which was with the currency. was
left, giving additional evidence that the
robbery was the work of professional
safe-blowers, who were deliberate in their
work.
Postmaster W. Il. Alfred wired the de-
partment this morning and II is expected
that a detective will soon arrive, who Will
try to run down the burglars. The local
authorities are keeping watch on couple
OF suspects, but have not sufficient EVIL
dence TO make arrest.
The eight-day clock just above the safe'
which was wound up yesterday, was STOP
ped by the conclusion with It's hands
pointing 10 l:30 a. NJ. The window cur
| tain next to the safe has a large mole
| burned in II.
About two weeks ago the store OF mas
| kins Brothers was entered and LOT OF
pistols and guns stolen. Mr.. j. Il. mas
| kins played his own detective, ana mas
recovered part Of his property from per-
sons residing over the line IN Nortn
| Carolina 1t is understood the gang VINO
| robbed Haskins Brothers were amateurs
and entirely distinct from the profession
ais who tackled the post-ofiice last mgh'
| and did neat Job.
Rev. W. f. Thompson, pastor or the
Methodist church at Boydton, Is spendins
| the week at Buffalo Springs. where there
| is a pleasant gathering Of health ana piel'
sure-seekers from all over the Union,
Messrs Whit. Roberts, and Murray Oh
| Richmond, who spent last night mere
went over to Buffalo this morning.
The magnificent Hotel Grace, whicn
stands boldly forth on high emlnence, is
| still unoccupied. A monument TO It's puliu'
or. built with all modern improvements
| its opening would add much TO the traVel
here and the material interest OF the toWn
and country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
To an Employee of the ho"""~e
Machlne-WOrks.

ROANOKE, VA. July l3.-(Speciail-
F. H.Yardley, an employee OF the Roanoke
Machine Works, and o well-known citizen
of this city, was seriously injured Dy 'ho
driving wheel of an engine. which was
being lowered. slipping and faiiins ol
him. He was mashed in the breast anu
II IS feared that he suffered lh'ernai III
juries. which may prove fatal' ne to
NAMED unconscious for several houis'
Miss Hattie Depriest, OF TINS eity, uleu 80 80
ber home last night. aged q years, OF
CONSERVATION. She was most estimaole
young lady. 49,,
Henry Micke, the colored ofiiee-poy
who some time ago assaulted his EN-
ployer. T. ]. Johnson, an insurance agent
with a hammer violently striking MN Oh
head. crushing the skull. was trleo to-o"S
and given fifteen days In JAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
An Ornament 10 the Profession.
(Baltimore News.)

A newspaper Of the old school mas
passed away in Virginia in the person Oh
Captain William +. DrinNrd. Tor some
years past editor emeritus OF the Rich-
mond Dispatch, and for many years ac-
lively engaged in the conduct OF that
naner He was not only a vigorous and
forceful writer. but he combined with
literary ability that fine sense Of news
gathering which is Characteristic Of the
old-fashioned all-'round newspaper-man'
Captain Drinkard's experience in virginia
Journalism was long and varied ana IN
whatever capacity he served he was an
ornament 10 the profession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
Emporia Mention.

EMPORIA. VA. July lS-,Specla..L.I -.
Board OF Supervisors OF GreenesNlt ~,
~ will meet at the court-hoGse $50.
fourth Monday In this month ana u We. ,.,,
routine business. and will also est'' 40
effect the new road law. passtu
last session OF the General Assem-, ~,
Mrs. Martha Allen. an aged lao. 5
county. died at the residence OF "''
Green on yesterday. ....h,,rx .
Miss May Claiborne. Of PETER t,'tes.
the guest OF MIR. and Mrs. A D.
cock, at Trego. this week. .,recr
DIR. George Potts. veterinary ss.b.IE
and prominent Mason OF Fo'''
was here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
THURSDAY. ..........JULY IA, 1888
Friends of the Dispatch would do us

Friends of the Dispatch would do us
a favor by informing us Of any failure
on the part of newsdealers, or neWsboys
ON railroad trains, tc meet the pubilc
demand for copies of this paper. In
formation is also desired by us OF the
delinquency OF any carrier OF ours IN
Richmond, Manchester or elsewhere
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
to report to us whenever their papers
come late or irregulatly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
ExCuHSiUNS.
OLD POINT AND OCEAN VIEW.

THE LADIES OF THE OLD DoMIN-
roN HOSPITAL will give an ENCVR-
SION to old Point and ocean View FRI
DAY. July Is. 1898. Train leaves Chesa.
netke and ohio depot Seventeenth ana
BROAD streets. at $50 A. NJ. returning.
leaves Old Point at $50 /. NJ. Round
View. N25; round-trip to Nortolk. N5).
round-trip 70 Virginia Beach, N.@
~ l2-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14

Spain has always counted on the aid OF
yeliow-fever in Cuba, and she seems not
TO have counted in vain. Is there no con-
nection between her calculation in this
respect and her parleying at Santiago?
Are we not playing into her hand by
listening to her Tomorrow" there?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14

The recent story about tho visit OF
Prince Nicholas, of Montenegro, to Lon
don and its results was attributed to the
"Glas Crnagorca," but 1t is now explain
ed that II really originated with the
"Agramer Srbobram."
This correction is calculated to relieve
the public mind Immensely. The proba-
bllities now are that there will be no war
In the Balkans Just yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14

Il "a perhaps natural that she should re-
sort TO dramatic methods to advertise
herself. But We have no idea that she
will carry her enterprise TO the extent oil
provoking serious quarrel with the
United states. She simply cannot afford 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-14
NORTHUMBERLAND DEMOCRATS.
Delegates Elected to the Urbann
Conyention-ResOlu

The Democrats of Northumberland met
in mass-mseting at HeathsvilIe, the coun-
~ seat, July 18th. A. S. Rice, county
chairman. presiding. DR.. j. W. Tankard
was elected secretary.
The following delegates at large were
elected 10 the Urbana convention: Hons.