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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
IMPROVEMENTS IN NEWPORT NEWS
A Sewer system to lie Constructed
New Opern-House.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. March g.
(Special(-At the regular meeting OF the
Common Council last night. Mr.. Alexan-
der Potter, an expert engineer Of New
York. was engaged to superintend the
construction of the sewer system when
the city proposes to put down this spring
at a cost of $4,000. Mr. Potter designed
the system.
Unless the city appropriates additionai
funds the public schools Will De Goseu
the first OF next month, as the money -
about exhausted. II will require at ieast
50 600 10 carry on the work to the end
OF the present session. The shortage Is
due to the heavy increase I'm the attend
ance, as it has been necessary TO employ
five more teachers, build new School-
house, and purchase furniture.
TO AID THE CUBANS.
A Cuban Relief Committee" has been
organized in this city, with Mayor w. A.
Post as chairman. Next Tuesday night
a public meeting will be held In the opera
house at which time donations VIII be
solicited for the starving inhabitants OF
the island. The various ministers of the.
city are engaged in the work.
A committee Of ten, headed by Mr.. X.
G. Bickford and Mayor w. A. Post, left
IO-nlSnl LOT washington W dppt"i w
fore the Ways and Means Committee OF
the House and protest against the amend
ment Congressman w. A. Young has
offered to the recommendation of Secre-
tary Gage TO consolidate the ports of
Norfolk, Cape Charles. and Newport
News, with this city as the port of entry.
Congressman Young wants Norfo!k TO
be the port Of entry. The businessmen
Of this city object, as the statistics viii
show that the business OF this port Is
double that of Norfolk.
Newport News will certainly have one
opera-house The deal for
four lots, on Washington avenue, on
which the building will be erected, has
been closed, the purchasers paying $4,000
for the site. The land was bought by
Judge T. j. Sims, of Louisa county, and
Mr.. ]. o. Winston, of Chicago, a relative.
To your correspondent Judge Sims said
that he would build an opera-house on
the site and would have 1t ready for oc-
cupancy by October list, next. The build
ing will cost about $4,000 An architect
is now engaged I'm preparing the plans.
A CAPTAIN HONORED BY A QUEEN.
Captain w. c.. Randle, master Of the
American-Line steamer St. Louis. which
IS being overhaued at the ship-yard
here, was to-day notified that the Queen
OF Holland had decorated him with the
Order Of Orange-Nassau as token or
her Majesty's appreciation of his resculng
the crew and passengers Of the Holland
American steamer Veendam which was
lost I'm mid-ocean several weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
MIR. JOHN vi. CLAYTOR DEAD.
This Respected Citizen Suddenly III
hires in Bedford County.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, March 2.-(Spe-
ciay)--A shock thrilled through the en-
tire community this morning when u was
learned that SIR. John NJ. Clayton was
no more.
For some weeks ne had not looked en-
tireiy we'll or as strong as was his won't
but the indspostion seemed only slight
and he was rarely confined at home On
yesterday ne appeared quite bright ana
better than usual was at his place OF
business all day and about o'clock in
the afternoon made his first essay az
bicycle riding. which he ACCOMPLISHED
very successfully. riding several squares.
When he returned 10 the store ne SAID
that the effort had been great strain
quite taking his breath.
At night ne repaired 10 his room at
Arenel, the home of Mrs. w. NJ Eurwell,
where for some time he had been sleep
ing as a protector for the ladies OF me
family. and seemed as well as usual
About o'clock in the morning one
OF the ladies' was aroused by a heavy
breathing sound emanating from his
chamber. and supposing that he had fallen
asleep In an uncomfortable position and
was only snoring. she thought nothing
serious was the matter This morning
about O'Clock, when a servant was sent
to his room to attend 10 his comfort ne
reported Mr.. Clayton sleeping so soundy
that he could not rouse him. In ABOUT
an hour he was sent back ard on sp.
preaching the bed 10 awake him. found
that life had fed. The physician who
was summoned found him still warm,
but the vital spark had ceased TO burn.
Death Is supposed TO have resulted from
heart failure, caused by the unusual
strain incident 10 the bicycle riding
From the repose OF the body and condi-
ton OF the bed. Mr. Clayton is believed
TO have expired without a struggle. The
deceased. who was the son of Mr.. WI
liam Clayton. was born at Otterdaie'
about eight miles distant. February
1859. and for number OF years has been
a resident OF the town. engaging " ne
dry-goOds business. At the time OF MS
death he was the senior member OF the
leading firm I'm that business--the Clsytor
Dry-Goods Company. He was a member
OF the KNIGHTS OF Honor and Knights OF
Pythias and was the senior warden OF
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal church,
of which he was the leading spirit in all
matters OF church enterprise. In all ths
relations OF his public and social lie
he was the most popular man OF the
community admired and respected alike
by all classes OF society. and his death Is
felt TO be an irreparable loss. he vas
the Christian gentleman.
He is survived b. his father and several
brothers and sisters. They are Mrs. =.
3. stone Misses Mary. VIII. and Lucy
Clayton: Mr.. Graham Clayton. the Com
Attorney Of the county: Mr..
NJ VI. Clayton. State Senator from Roa'
noke Mr. A. Boyd clsyter. the post
master at this place. and Mr.. Robert NJ.
Clayton.
The heaviest snow of the season began
falling last night. and all nature IL thick
~ covered sv1 robe OF spotless royal
ermine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
MONTGOMERY PREsBYTERY.
Meeting Held Yesterday in Lynch
burg-SmaIl-Pox Warning.

LYNCHBURG, VA, March 2.-(spe-
cial.)-An adjourned meeting of Mont
gomery Presbytery was held yesterday In
Westminster Presbyterian church. Five
ministers and six ruling elders were pres
ent. After hearing responses from the
churches minlstered TO by Rev. G.. G..
Sydnor and Rev. w. 4. Hall, TO the cita-
ton of the former meeting of the presby-
terry. the pastoral relation between Mr.
Sydnor and Academy, Otterwood, and
Leesville churches and between Mr.. Hall
and Rocky Mount, Piedmont, and Bon
brook churches was dissolved
Mr.. Sydnor was granted letter Of dis
mission TO the Presbytery Of Augusta. he
having been called 10 the Second church
OF Augusta, Ga. A like letter to the
Presbytery Of Lexington was given to
Mr. Hall. he having accepted a call to
the church al Craigsville Augusta coun-
ty, Va
LOOK OUT FOR SMALLPOX.
Chief-of-Police Irwin to-day received
the following telegram from DR.. A. r..
Barber, secretary OF the State Board OF
Health. at Kenova, w. Va NEGRO ex-
posed to smallpox In infected region at
Cooper, Mercer county; left Sunday (the
Nth) for his home, In Lynchburg. An
other-perhaps several-left for Pocahou-
tas." Upon receipt OF this the Chief gave
orders for the police to be on the look
out for any men coming into the CITY
from the coal regions, and 10 arrest
them. The matter will probably be
brought 10 the attention OF the authorf-
ties whose duty 1t may be to enforce
quarantine against the infected sections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
The Y. w. G. II. L. Meefs.

To-day at the Friends Westinghouse
the district convention of the Young
Women's Christian Temperance Union
will hold morning and afternoon sessions.
Several counties will be represented, and
an interesting programme has been ar
ranged.
A special meeting will be held at 8
o'clock Z. NJ. at which Rev. Quincy Lee
Morrow, of Maryland, will speak. Mr..
Morrow has been for several years con-
nected with the National Christian Citi-
zenship League. The public are invited to
these services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

r.. G. Macon. Orange. Grand Sentinel; w.
RI. Battle. Danyiiie. Grand Reporter; Nj.
r., HudnalI. Richmond. Grand Treasurer
R4v. Fl. NJ. Hope, Richmond, Grand CHAP.
lain; George l.. Currie. Richmond, ana
J. r. Lamkin, Richmond, Representative
to Supreme Lodge. The grand omcers
were formally Installed. the secret WORK
exemplifed. resolutions OF thanks LOT
courtesies passed. and the Grand Looge
adjourned to meet in Roanoke next year.
The members expressed themselves mucn
pleased with Stanton and their reception
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
CONvICT's DEATH FROM MEASLES.
Inmate Of the Penitentiary Dies
from This Disease.

Luther Chapman, a man about 30
years of age, sent to the penitentiary
from Patrick county for a term Of nine
years, on conviction of murder in the
second degree, died at the institution
yesterday afternoon. after three weeks
Of Illness of the measles.
Chapman and another man were re-
ceiyed at the prison three weeks ago
from Patrick, and both at the time had
this disease. The second man has about
recovered but another case has de-
veloped.
DR.. Benjamin Harrison, the surgeon to
the institution. has placed those who
have been exposed to the disease I'm
quarantine, and taken every precaution
TO prevent it's spread
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Gone on "a Pleasant Trip.

Mr.. John SHELTON Williams, president of
the Georgia and Alabama railroad, left
Richmond yesterday morning for a trip
through Florida. He travelled in a pri-
vate car, and was accompanied by Mrs.
Williams and John Shelton, Jr., Mr.. G.
Sidney Sheppard and Mrs. Sheppard, OF
New York; Mr.. Frank A. Davenport,
Miss Anne Tenant; Miss Lucy Cooke,
of the University of Virginia, and Miss
Welles, of New York. The party will
probably extend their trip to Nassau, in
the Bahamas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

Julius Sycle 4 Son,
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD

1000 yards OF Dimities. regular price
10 2-3c., now \ 1-3c.
1900 yards OF Plain White Muslin.
regular price 1Oc.. now &c.
5000 yards of Colored Dotted Muslin
regular price 25c.. now 1-3c.
Unbleached Cotton, round thread, regu-
lar price &C.. now lie.
Calicoes. Light and Dark, regular price
&C.. now I 3-4c.
Linen Huck Towels. 1sx36, regular price
0c., now IL 1-2c.
ladies, Gentlemens and Children5
Black Hose, regular price l0c:, now DC.
5000 yards OF Black Granite, regular
price 50c., now 33c.
so dozen Napkins, pure linen and coiored
borders, regular price 50c., now 33c.
80 dozen Ladies' Shirt-Waists, with de-
tached collar. regular price 75c., now Doc.
80 dozen Corsets, regular price 5oc.,
now 35c.
Gentlemen's Pure Linen Collars, all
styles. never sold for less than 15c.,
now 1Oc.
Gentlemen's Pure Linen-Bosom Shirts,
regular price 75c., now Doc.
Ladies' Black Skirts, regular price
$50. now s1.3D.
Percalines all colors, regular price
II 1-2c.. now 1Oc.
Black Figured Siclian, regular price
&c. now zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
KNIGHTS or HONOR IN STANTON.
The Grand Lodge Wili Convene I'm
Roanoke Next Year.

STAUNToN. VA, March 2-(speciaL)-
The Grand Lodge. Knights OF Honor. met
to-day. and after the transaction OF rou-
tine business OF no special moment. pro-
ceeded to the election OF grand officers.
with the following result: George L. Cur
RE, of Richmond. Past Grand Dictator
w. g. Holland, Horntown. Grand Dicta-
tor; f. w. Wilson. Smithfleld. Vice-Grand
Dictator; George p. barnes. Portsmouth.
Assistant Grand Dictator; ]. w. Winston.
Bristol. Grand Guide; Charles j. Wade.
Christiansourg. Grand Guardian; Colonel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Real Estate Sales

AS an. evidence of the fact that real
estate is more active, Mr.. j. ID. Carneal
closed last week the following sales: No.
1914 Grove avenue, at 5000; No. 900 St
James street, corner OF Baker street, at
$500; No. 1903 Plum street, at 81, 400;
vacant lot on Twenty-third street. be-
tween Main and Franklin streets, at $500;
dwelling on Jay street, at 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
A Good Thing for the Peon,s.

There are thousands of people. who.
while not exactly sick. are out of order
or ailing In some way. They don't feel
we'll and can't understand what the
trouble Ia. You can learn exactly what
ails you without its costing anything nv
writing a letter to the noted and sue
oessful specialist. DR.. Greene, OF 80 was,
Fourteenth street New York city. and
telling him just how you feel. He will
explain every symptom In your case and
tell just what TO do to get well. Write
him now-do not delay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
DIR. vnnder.liee slightly Better.

The condition OF Rev. Dr. George c.
Vanderslice, pastor OF Union-Station
Methodist church, was thought by his
physician, DIR. Virginius Harrison. to be
slightly more favorable last night. He is,
however, a very Ill man. He has pleuro-
pneumonia. and has been sick about ten
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Charged with Stealing 500.

Clarence Peasants and Amos Parker,
two colored men, were arrested yester-
day, charged with stealing SEQ in cur
rency from Robert Taylor, also colored.
The men are thought 10 have gone into
Taylor's house and taken the money from
its hiding place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
snow at Woodstock.

WOODSTOCK. VA, March 2-(Special)
An inch and a half of snow fell here to-
day about noon. 1t ultimately turned into
light rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Miss BIair. European Party.

A cablegram was received yesterday
from Miss Mary Currie Donnan. dated
Rock OF Gibraltar, saying the steamer
Fulda arrived safely at p. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

Disagreeable sensations resulting from
cough vanish before DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

NJ oe enacted after It's passage. and the
ii"use ADJOURNED until to-day at noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
NO FURTHER AMENDMENTS.

grant a franchise to street railway COM
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
Delaware College.

Henry Littl"ton Constable, of Elkton. n
member of this years graduating class. of
Delaware College, delivered the society ad-
dress at the siNty-third anniversary of the
Delta Phi Literary Society held in the ora
tory on Wednesday evening. He held that
poets are born, not made, and that orators
and dcbaters are made, and one of their pro-
per spheres of training is in the college or
other literary society which exists for such
a purpose.
large number of Elktonians attended the
exercises and remained for the dance given
in honor of the graduating class in the
armory. Among the Elktouians attending
were:-Miss Laura Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Manly Drennen, Albert Constable. Jr., Miss
Nan Summers. Miss Katherine Constable,
Miss Carrie lamar, Miss Belle lamar, Arthur
Mitchell, DR.. Stanley steele Reginald Con-
stable, Richard Reese. Wednesday was COM
mencement day. Reginald Constable, Of
Elkton, won the prize of $50 offered in ltcra-
ture to n member of the Sophomore class.
Henry l.. Constable. who graduated. will
begin the study of law in the office OF his
father, Albert Constable, ESD. in Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
SHOOTING AFFRAY.
A COlOred Man Shot Near Earlcvllle-
ASSaiant in the ElktOn Jail,

During dance given by the colored popu-
lation at what is known a4 Watts Corner, in
the First District, near EarIeyillc, on Satur-
day night, John Stout and Richard Reed.
both colored became involved in quarrel
over woman, with the result that Stout
whipped out a revolver and shot Reed The
bullet entered the mans left breast Just below
the heart, inficting wound that may be at
tended with fatal results. The injured man
was attended by DR.. Hardcastle. of Ceciton,
and on Monday morning was taken to the
Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore. Stout
was arrested by Constable james B. Bens on,
of Earleville, and brought to the Elkton jail
Stout is about twenty-one years of age. while
Reed is several years older.
The prisoner is a nephew of Alfred Stout
who was hanged in the EIkton Jail in 1892 for
the murder of George Detmar, of Chesapeake
CITY,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
WHOLE NO. 2,o39
CLAIMS ELKTON'S SITE.
fennsylvanian Alleges That He Owns
Inc Ground Upon Which The Cecil
County Capital is Located,

III thls age OF gigantic undertakings and
schemes OF hugh proportions it was not
surprising on Monday that DR.. Andrew WAL
ker, resident Of Johnstown. Pa. seerred tho
services OF Cumberland attorney, to look up
Tor MIN an alleged claim for property in this
county, presumed to be the ground unon
which Elkton is built The claim occasioroa
but little interest here and the owners of ra.I
estate have lost no faith whatever in the
security of their holdings.
DR.. Walker bases his claim on a will made
by his great-grandfather, Andrew Walker. to
his son, John Walker, many years ago. He
willed what was known as "plantationn in
Cecil county to John Walker upon condition
that he pay certain bequests. John Walker
died leaving no children and an only sister
who has Since died, leaving no children. DR.,
Walker claims that the only offspring OF the
testator leaving any children was his son
Andrew.
1t is alleged thbt John Walker. to whom the
real estate was willed failed to comply with
the conditions of the will. and consequently
could not have made valid deeds for the pro-
perty, even granting that he sold it before he
died, and that the title to the property now
rests with the living descedants of the said
Andrew Walker, Sr. of whom the claimant
is believed to be the only one.
With reference to the will mentioned above
there is rceorreG at the office Of the Register
OF Wills, Ellton, the last will and testament of
John Walker-dated juno 3, 1874. in which
is this beQuest-"L Lastly bcqueath to nv
trusty and dutiful son John the paying the
above leSacics) the plantation | now live on
with all the applrteuanccs thereunto belong
ing. John Walker had four sons-John,
Andrew, William and David, and one daugh-
ter Margaret. The leeacies were bequests
Of sums Of money to the sons.
1t is reported that an attorney will come to
EIkton and search the records here-and auy
deyeIopemcut in the case will be promptly
reported in the CECIL WuIG but we cannot
ilnd the coolest inhabitaut" who is willing
TO believe that the site OF Elkton is in any but
the rightful hands.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
Police News.

Sheriff Conoly, Ekton, received on Thurs
day notification from the Baltimore police de-
partment station that corored man giving
the name of Armsted Hood had been arrested
in that city-and who was supposed to be
wanted in this county on the charge of as
sauting n white woman about eighteen
months ago. lie was described as being 27
years of age six feet and one inch tall. dark
brown skin, well built and weighing $50 or
ninety pounds, with small side wbiskers.
Sheriff Conoly is looking up the case as it
is thought that possibly the man is the one
who assaulted Mrs. Pounds near Banks about
that time ago. Mrs. Pounds has left the
county, and her whereabouts is now being
looked up.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
Shirt Factory in ElktOn.

Provided the services OF fifty operatives are
assured 10y June 20, Philadelphia firm will
establish Il shirt factory in Elkton. having
secured an option on the building in West
Elkton, once occupied 10y the Salvation
Army. Books have been opened for the
signatures OF those who desire employment
nj the proposed factory at the stores of II. c..
Lows. c. NJ. Boulden, Mrs. Caroline Hall,
Thomas j. Murray, Mrs. Litzenberg, w. d.
Price, Mrs. l.. IL. Bennett and Frank +. Price.
1t is understood that liberal wages will be
paid. George Birkhead is the representation
of the company, which is now successfully
operating similar factories in several towns
in Maryland and Delaware.
Up to yesterday afternoon 40 hands had
been secured.
The factory is expected to be a permanent
enterprise here. The firm has large govern
ment contracts to fill. The force here will
be increased to 100 hands if they can he
secured.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
FIRE in ELKTON.
Serious Loss at the Deibert Boatyard-
Rebuilding Begun at Once.

With that pluck and determination that
characterizes the firm Henry Deibert & Sons.
no sooner suffered the loss by fire at their
Elkton boatyard on Sunday, than they
arranged for the immediate rebuilding of
their machine and carpenter shops which
were totally destroyed with their con-
tents. The loss to the firm will be upwards
of $4,000, which is partly covered by iusur-
ance in the Citizens Mutual Company, of
Cecil county.
The burned buildings contained steam saws
and other woodworking machinery and tools,
while in the carpenter shop were stored the
valuable patterns for bodybuilding. To II
Of the firm said while our los is serious
one we will overcome it and rebuild and have
the plant again in operation in the shortest
time it requires to do it," A portion of the
machinery can be repaired. The fire broke
out about ten O'Clock in the morning and
having been put out on Saturday. The
flames spread rapidly, and although the
SingerY Fire Compan responded quickly to
the alarm and ran their steam engine to the
scene, it was evident that the buildings were
doomed. and efforts were turned to saving
the other frame buildings in close proximity.
1t was feared ut one time that the fire would
spread but the efficient efforts Of the tlremcn
prevented this further loss. The flerccness of
the fire made it impossible to save much from
the buildings. Included in the loss are kits
of tools owned by several of the workmcn.
The Deiberjs operate two yards at Elk Land
ing, the fire occurring at the upper yard. The
firm is now at the height of busy season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-18
ORPHANS COURT.

me orphans Court was IN session on
l1e'daE ana wednesday and approved the fol-
lowing honds:-
Bona "t Mary {. CUM and Anna Balder-
~ton, executors Of Elizabeth Candy; bond Of
John Drummond and Joshua Clayton Jr.,
administrators OF George y. Gill; bond Of
Mary A. t'H' administrators Of Edwin C..
Rice; bond OF John I. and George W. Buch-
anan. administrators OF W. P. Bnch-
nnan; bord OF G.. p. Mariner eN-
'eu'or OF Peter W. Mariner, bond of John 7.
and George w. Buchanan, administrators d..
%. H., OF Lewis I. B2chanan.
Accounts Pa--ed.-First and final account
Of jesse \. Kirk, executor of John Kirk and
distribution struck on same; first and final
account Of Thomas NJ. Tyson, administrator
e. [. H. OF John W. Tyson and distribution
struck ON same; first and final preferred ac-
count OF Frank VI. Rawlings, administrator
OF Henrietta Il. CouIson; first account of
james J. Tally, guardian Of Iadok Sturgis.
Court atJonrned to meet in special ses-
sion on Tuesday next, june 2l.
COUNTY coMMIssIoNERs
Tho County, c,r,,,fssior,,rs ,,.,.,. T., .,...,..
session ON Tnn-l,v and yc1,os,,a,, -, t,,t.