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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
THE COCKADE CITY.
The Richmond. Petersburg an" var
oIinu RaiIroad-Politic"i

PETERSBURG. VA, August 5.-(spe-
cial)-A meeting Of the stockholders ana
of the Board Of Directors of the Rich
moud. Petersburg and Carolina railroad
was held here to-day. The business trans
acted was mostly routine. Reports or
the several contractors as TO the pro-
gress of the work Of construction were
received and considered These reports
We're very satisfactory. Large gangs OF
hands are at work at several points on
the road south Of Petersburg and the
progress OF the work is rapid. Bridges
are being built over the several streams
TO be crossed, including the Appomattox
river.
The nominations for the House OF Dele
gates made by the Democratic oonven-
ton last night, give entire satisfaction
10 our people. Hon. Thomas b. lVey mas
served two terms, and Hon. w. +. Nc
Rae one term. in the House. They MADE
valuable and useful members, ana the
people are glad to show their confidence
i'm them by sending them back.
The thermometer has ransed close on 10
100 degrees to-day, and the humidity
i'm the atmosphere has made this weather
very Impressive. A number OF the
railway hands at work on sycamore
street were Frustrated by heat, thVush
none of them suffered seriously
A negro. named Joe Knox, but recently
released from the penitentiary, was 70
day committed to Jail TO be ulea io'
housekeeping. -.
me farmers throughout this section
are rejoicing at the prospects OF nho
crops. The recent abundant rams haNo
done immense good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
HIS BODY TORN PIECES.
Herbert y. EIicrbec Either Murder
ed, or kiIIcd by "a Train.

CHARLESTON, S. c., August 5.-Her-
bert S. Ellerbee. 30 years old, and
the youngest brother Of the late Governor
Ellerbee. was either killed and his body
put on the railroad track. or killed acci-
dentally by the southbound vestibuie train
IN Marion county this State. last Thurs
day night. The body was torn all 10
pieces and different bones and pieces oil
flesh were found along the track ior
many miles None of the clothing was
found except the coat. which contained 4
S5-blll. and the trousers. which were founC
on the engine when the train reachei
Charleston.
In support Of the theory that there was
foul play. no sign Of blood IN any
quantity has been found along the Ial.-
road track, and 1t is claimed that If the
body had been alive at the time 1t was
struck by the train there must have
been a great cffusion of blood.
The young man stood high in Marion
county, and there are many who believe
that his death was not accidental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
WARM SPRINGS VALLEY.
Addresses by DIR. McGuire and Coll
oneI kilhOurn.

WARM SPRINGS VALLEY. VA, Au-
train from the Hot Springs on Friday
morning saw the departure OF sixty
members Of the Bar Association, and
each train carried others until now but
few Of the large number attending are
left.
1t is the unexpected that happens. But
the unexpected Is not always enjoyed.
This. however, cannot be said Of two
short addresses made 10 the banquetters
OF the Bar Association at the Hot on
Thursday night at a late hour. One OF
these was by DR.. Hunter Mcclure, OF
Richmond. and the other by Colonel Kill
bourn, OF Ohio. the leading Democratic
candidate Of that State for the guberna-
tOrial nomination.
There was something pathetic In the
contrast drawn by DR.. Mcclure between
the reward and advance offered 10 the
legal profession and those in promise for
the profession OF medicine. But as the
speaker advanced, in telling Of the self
sacrificing labors Of the doctors, OF their
struggle with death and disease, me fitted
his hearers for the announcement; Il
would not exchange my profession for
the crown of Caesar"
AS be showed that the world was
watching with eager interest the struggle
of the doctors Of our Eastern Shore
against the recently invading plague. the
bravery OF those men was brought out
las true bravery as ever faced the can
mons mouth"-and his hearers greeted
him with round after round or applause
Colonel Kllbourn. in short address.
pointed out the fact that the time had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
ANOTHER DEWEY PAnLE.
Alleged Demand from Austrf" for
an Explanation.

PARIS, August 5.--A dispatch 10 tha
I.ibrc Parole says that tho Austrian Gov'
ernment asked Admiral Dewey 10 expiais
the statement said 20 have been made by
him that the next war Of the United
states would be with Germany, and that
the United states would be supported ~
England. To this request, the Idbre Pa
role says Admiral Dewey replied that ~
would deny nothing he had said, and
theroupon advanced tho date OF his de-
parture from Trieste.
IMPORTANTLY or FRENCH STORY.
WASHINGTON. August 5.-ReglrdIns
tho published statement accredited 10
French paper 20 the eflst that the Aus
trian Government made demand upon
Admiral Dewey TO confirm or deny his all
legged statement TO the effect that out
next war would be with Germany, thu
state Department points out mat ~
would be q glazing breach Of diplomaflo
proprieties 20 communicate on a dipio-
matte subject with a United states naval
officer directly. and outside Of the lawful
channels. II would, moreover, be mat
ter for complaint should Austria have
addressed Admiral Dewey on matter
relating entirely 10 Germany and tns
United States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
A SEVERE STORM
visits the Winchester section-Dam-
age by Lightning.

WINCHESTER, VA, August 5.-(Spe-
cial This section was visited by a Sc
wore wind and rain-storm this afternoon,
which did considerable damage 10
crops. Much hail fell. Lightning struck
the large barn on the farm Of w. w.
Tanquary, at Brucetown setting ii on
fire. The building together with large
quantity ~ wheat and hay. and many
agricultural implements was destroyed.
The loss is 81 800, covered by insurance.
This is tho fourth loss by fire that Mr..
Tanquary has sustained recently. Scvc-
raj houses in Winchester were struck by
lightning, the most damage being done
10 the residence Of Mr.. Joseph Patton. II
was badly wrecked and MS wife and two
children injured.
Miss Florence Push died at her resi-
dence, near Capon Bridge. to-day, after
several DAYS Illness. H0r father was
the late Captain David +. Pugh. for many
wears state Senator from Hampshire
county. w. We. Ohep VirsInia), and was
a member Of that body when the
ordinance Of secession was signed. Miss
Pugh was 20 years Of age, ana Is survived
bv n mother and two sisters.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company have
decided 70 buy an automobile hose-car-
riage. 10 be substituted for the carriage
now In use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED.
They Were SkyInrIsinG in Boat,
when IL Capsi1cd.

BALTIMORE, August olive persons
were drowned early this morning by The
capsizing Of a small row-boat in the
northwest branch of the Patapsco river,
near this city Their names are:
ANDREW DEEMS.
WILLIAM J. LYMAN.
JAMES WELSH
EDWARD GARRlCK.
Mrs. HOOVE.
The party was returning from day
outing at a pleasure resort, and, accor l.
ing TO the statement of Mrs. Deems, the
only survivor the members were SKY
larking in the skiff when it capsized All
went into the water, and appear to have
sunk Immediately, except Mrs. Deems,
who clung to the upturned boat until
rescued by Policeman James kldWeu,
who swan out TO the boat and assisted
her TO land. The wOman's husband and
sister were among those drowned. The
bodies have been recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
NEGRO MINISTER OBJECTS.
AITGELD ON 1G TO 4.
Tbnt Issue Not Necessarily the f"r"-
mount One Everywhere.

CHICAGO. August 5.-Replying to the
question. Should free silver coinage at 10
10 be the paramount issue next year?
Ex-Governor John p. Altgeid said:
NO. not any more than any other one
Of several issues. 1t is all nonsense 10
suppose that Convention, by resolution
makes any one thing the paramount issue
everywhere. There are those with Whohl
H. to l will be the paramount issue but
that will not make II so with, Tor exam
ple commercial men. They naturally re-
card tariff reform and freedom from
trust domination as the most important
issues. out in these great labor districts,
government by injunction overshadows all
other issues. With other people other
matters are paramount as, for example,
Imperialism, the Anglo-American ALL
ance &c"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
WARRIfNTON.
A German-Those In Attendance
Notes.

WARRENTON, VA, August 5.-(spe-
clal)-The german last night was largely
attended. Among the strangers present
were Misses Mary HILL Of Richmond;
Grace Mory. of Mississippi, Jones, Hob
brook. ana Mrs. Holbrook Of New York;
Misses Blaine and Mary Compton, Of
Washington: Miss Parsley Of Whining
ton. and Messrs. William Snead, or
Lynchburg; Edmund p. Cook, Of Clarke;
Graham and LipscOmb, of Washington;
Henry Harrison, of Brooklyn; Robert
Page. OF Clarke: X. Nj. Lawson, or Up
perville. and Harry Payne, of ST. LOUIS
After the dancing Mr. and Mrs. George
b stone entertained the whole CotliOn
club at their beautiful home, on Culpeper
street. where a most dainty and elaborate
supper was prepared.
Mrs. Kincaid, nee Spilman, well known
in Richmond. who was paralyzeu
a few days ago. Is reported this morning
as much better.
At the entertainment wednesday ana
Thursday nights FOR the benefit OF me
Daughters OF the Confederacy about ""
were realized.
Professor Robert Frazer and his VIE,
of Farmville, are visiting at the home OF
Rev f. X. Boston.
Misses Annie Drewry OF Richmond
and Josie Robinson, Of Alexandra, are
very popular guests Of Miss Lucy stone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
HIS RESIGNATION ASKED FOR.
AtInnta's Mayor Must Resign NON
dny or suffer Impeachu,ent.

ATLANTA, GA, August 5.-On a vote
Of II to 3 the resignation Of Mayor James
G. Woodward, Of this city, was asked
for at secret caucus of the City Council
and Board Of Aldermen held this after
noon.
Mayor Woodward was charged with
drunkenness several weeks ago, when i'm
parchment proceedings were threatened.
At that time the Mayor promised to le-
form. but il IS now charged that he has
broken faith with the City Council Ac-
cordine to the resolution, the resignation
must be IN by Monday morning Upon
failure II Is probable mat impeachment
proceedings will be instituted.
Al the caucus II wos intimated by Coun-
Gilman Parks that persons who wanted
certain measures passed. TO which II was
certain Mayor Woodward was opposed
were behind his conduct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
DEATH OF DIR. }. 5. LAWRENCE.
He Gave Charleston Its Fine Electric
Railway system.

CHARLESTON. 5. c.. August Sword
was received here this afternoon from
Capon Springs w. Va, of the death OF
Or. ]. s. Lawrence. president Of the
Charleston Consolidated Railway and
Gas Electric Company. DR.. Lawrence
was the protector and first president OF
the trolley road, and also Of the seashore
line TO Sullivan's Island and Isle or
Palms. He was a native Of this State
but lived North some years and was
well known I'm financial circles al Balu-
more and Washington. He came TO
Charleston about four years ago. and
gave thlp city the finest electric system
i'm the South His health was impaired by
overwork. and he succumbed 10 conges-
ton Of the brain. He was universally ad-
mired in Charleston for his genius intes-
rity. and untiring interest in all und sr-
takings The funeral will be in Charleston
Tuesday,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
FIRE ~ HAMPTON.
The Splendid Work of the Fire De-
Dartment.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August g.
Special But for the heroic efforts Of
the Hampton Fire Department, who
stubbornly faced the intense heat Of
both the weather and the flames, and
fought step by step a nre which broke
out i'm Mr. J. n Leonards saloon this
morning one Of the principal squares IN
the business centre of Hampton would
now be charred and blackened ruins.
As II was. the fire was confined to hve
houses and the total loss was about
$4,000. A gasoline explosion was respon-
sible for the fire On account of the
low condition of the water at the reser-
voir at Lee Hall, the Newport News
Water Company, which also supplies
Hampton with water felt that IL could
not furnish water enough TO properly
fight the fire, and so Informed the hre-
men. when they requested that All the
water possible be given them In their
battle against the flames. Running a
hose to the river they began 10 pump
water on the seething mass Of flames,
which had now gained such Roadway
that the building occupied by Mr.. K. 4.
Wood as a saloon, by Mr.. Cover as
china store. and a barber-shop ana a
Chinese laundry adjoining, were quickly
consumed.
MIR j ID. Leonard estimates his loss
on stock and fixtures at 5000 He car
ried no insurance Mr.. X. r.. Woods :
loss Is placed at $500, and he carried
no insurance. Mr.. Cover estimates his
loss at 5000 He carried no insurance
All the buildings were owned by the
Bank OF Hampton. The loss on these is
placed anywhere from 5000 TO SS'OJo'
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come when the northern man could, and
did. appreciate and applaud the splendid
bravery OF General Lee.
The work on the new passenger depot
al the Hot is being rapidly pushed. ms
depot has two well suited waiting -rooms
I'm IL "a thing long needed therel. ana
has a roof extending over on the car
tracks.
Mrs. c. B. Hood. OF culpeper county.
is the guest OF Mrs. w. II. Bryan.
Miss Anna White, OF Lexington Is VISIT
ing friends I'm this valley.
Rev. Lindsey Patton, OF Japan, WIN
preach in the Episcopal church here next
sunday.
MIR. Thomas 3. Wallace, aged 81 years,
died on the 18th ulumc. at his home near
Wnliamsville, in this county.
pov William c. White is still absent
in philadelphia. with his wife. Mrs'
White is undergoing treatment az the
Presbyterian Hospital there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
WORK OF THE PISTOL.
A Tragedy at Marion SnJths
County, Yesterday
MAN INSTANTLY KILLED,
And His Wits MOftally Wounded,
Il is Thought.
A HOMICIDE IN SCOTT coUrrrs
The victim Shot Down I'm the Road
After Assnuiting His sinyer-Ths
Latter Promptly surrenders tn M
Authorities
A HOMICIDE IN SCOTT courrr.
Authorities

MARION. VA. August 5--Cspsciai)-
About 10 o'clock this moraing. In am
ARRAY with officers L. l. Soherer and
:. g. Lindsay Joe sult was shot and
killed. The shot that killed Suit is salt
TO have been fred by Lindsay. This BALI
entered Suits head near the mouth aud
passed out at the base OF the brain. broals-
ing his neck Suit died instantly. In
the fusillade a second shot was fred by
L. L. Scherer. 1t Is stated. AT Mrs. SUIT
and took effect I'm the forehead. 1t 10
thought by the physicians that her wound
is mortal. The Suits, who were charged
with keeping a disorderly house, stfenu-
ously resisted the officers Of the law,
From the best information obssinatAs'
the killing was done in sole-defenoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
THE DUBLIN HOLD-UP
The People Demand the Extreme
Penalty of the Law.

DUBLIN, VA, August I5.-(Special)-
Noah Finley, the negro who robbed Major
Darst on Tuesday night. is in Jail In Pu-
lash special grand jury has been
summoned to consider his case on Mon
day. An indictment will undoubtedly De
returned against him, as the Major
watch and chain were found on him when
he was arrested. and he has confessed
his guilt. He will probably be tried the
same day, and prompt punishment VIII
be meted out to him. While not much Is
known of Finley's antecedents, since he
left here years ago (he was reared here,
II is said that he has recently completed
a term i'm the West Virginia penitentiary
for shooting a man. The crime OF Tues
day night has been fully and correctly
reported in the Dispatch. The people OF
the county and town expect and demand
that the extreme penalty of the law be
executed upon him with as little delay as
pOsSi ole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
BIG CORN cRoP IN KANSAS.
This Seasons Yield Fstimnted at
3gyOOO. 900 Busheis.

TOPEKA. KAN. August 0.-secfeiery
Cobufn. OF the state Board ~ Asrcal-
ture. mas issued q bulletin. based upon fe-
liable reports from corespondsnts
throughout the State. IN which he states
the present condition OF the kenae5 corn ,
crop 10 be- o9e2. with prospects for the
greatest yield ever known Ia the history
OF the State.
The acreage OF corn IS s&Aao, ana ina
estimated yield Per acre forty-foel oti4n-
sIs witch would give the 9SfOD'sfins
total OF SG2 olOc00 bushels. or three tiiues
the Weld OF last year and almost ir,-
90 900 bushels greater than sac banner
81 ~ I..a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
DU VIyiER RELEASED.
He is Now Enjoying Asylum in
American Legation.

WASHINGTON. August 5.-United
States Minister Powell at Port au Prince.
has cab,ed the State Department that he
has received its instructions relative 10
the violation OF his legation and the ar
rest OF Du Vivier therein by Haitien Off
GERS He has already notified the depart
ment that upon his demand the Haitien
Government promptly released Du Nivier.
who Is now enjoying an asylum i'm the
legation. Without making any explicit
statement as 10 the Character or Mr..
Powell's instructions, the officials u the
state Department do not conceal their
intention TO proceed deliberately in the
matter. and 10 refrain from surrendering
On Vivier If ne Is To be made the victim
of arbitrary and Illegal methods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
DEWEY TO VAN WICK.
Admiral Accepts Reception Tender
ed by New York.

NEW YORK, August 5.-The following
letter from Admiral Dewey, dated Trieste,
Austria. July 9TH, was received by Mayor
Van Wyck this mornings
"I have the honor TO acknowledge the
receipt Of your letter Of June 30th ten
dering me on behalf OF the city of New
York a public reception upon my arrival
and extending 20 me the Inequalities and
courtesies OF the city.
I'm accepting this invitation desire TO
express my deep sense of gratitude 10 the
citizens OF New York and their represen-
tatives for so signally honoring me.
1T is impossible al this time TO fix the
exact date Of the Olympia's arrival at
New York but | shall endeavor 10 INFORM
Won definitely by cable from Gibraltar.
II am, sir, very truly yours
"GEORGE pEWEY.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
Deuths in Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA. August 5.--Cspecial.)-
Miss Dora l.. White. an estimable lady
~ This city. died to-day from conclusion
~ the brain. caused by an accidental fall
yesterday The remains were inferred
iate This afternoon I'm the cemetery.
Mrs. r. II. Weldon died suddenly to-
night at her home, on Campbell avenue,
after a short illness. Mrs. Weldon leaves
a husband and one small child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
ADVANCE IN PITTsBURG COAL.
Prediction That the Price VIII soon
he Much Higher.

PITTSBURG. PA. August 5.-The hrst
substantial advance in the price OF Plus
burg District coal since the rapid rise III
the steel and iron market began has just
become effective. II is a straight advance
of cents a ton on nut and lump coal anu
from Z TO 10 cents on slack. These ad-
vances are at the mines, and mean 10
the small and large consumer allke Il
sharp enhancement in this class OF tuel-
The prices now at the mines range from
30 to 20 cents per ton on SLACK coal, ac.
cording 10 the importance of the contract
ON which il is sold The lump, or lh-lnch
screened coal. has bounded mp to 20 cents
straight, and the nut or three-quarters
coal has gone to 50 and 50 cents ton
at the mines An advance 20 81 ton Is
nredicted within the next six weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
DARK DAYS IN BULGARIA.
hitter Attacks ON Prince Fer"'""""
o,xinp to Financial Crisis.

SOFIA. BULGARIA., August o;IIHe ~ ~,
utjcal sItnotion grows darker daily. Inc
financial crisis. The state officials sala-
ries have not been paid for Two lho nn,1ss
and The scarcity OF money Is so acute
~ ,here &c great consequent discomfort,
and bitter attacks on Prince FERDINAND
are heard on all sides. AS result an
early ministerial crisis and genera NY
heayaI are confidently expected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
PAGES IL TO Is

error Miles -. McSweeny. of South Caro-
lima. will both be there. the latter deliv-
ering the address of welcome. and the
former making the response for the peo-
pie OF his State. An elaborate programme
OF entertainment has been prepared in
Guiding amusemcnts and speeches by
prominent men OF both States The Geor-
CLANS are coming under the auspices OF
that State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
MR. wITHERs OUT OF THE RACE
Declines denomination for the state
Senate.

DANVILLE, VA, August 5.-(Special.)-
Hon. Eugene Withers. who has repre-
scented Danville in the State Senate for
four years, will not be candidate for
denomination. In an interview Mr.. With
ers has so announced. His reasons for
declining denomination are he states
purely private and professional. but OF
sufficient Importance to influence him to
this decision.
on being asked II this meant his per-
manent withdrawal from politics, he said
"by no means
1t is understood that he has important
business interest that Will require his alb
sence from the State during the greater
part OF the winter. His successor VIII DE
chosen from the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
UAITIIN A FERMENT.
Presence of United states Warship
MnN lie CnIIed For.

WASHINGTON. August 5.-Haiti is in
state of ferment perhaps from sym
pathy with the neghboring State of San
Domingo United States Minister Powell
has cabled the State Department that
the presence of United States warship
may be required If the present threaten
ing conditions continue, TO insure the
safety of the United states legation ana
consulates The department is closely
watching DEVELOPMENTS. and has been
I'm communication with the Navy De-
partment on the subject. ready TO dis
match orders AT short notice TO Com
manders Longnecker and Logan, OF the
New Orleans and Machias. respec lively
These vessels are now at Santo Domingo
onlv half a days sail from Port-au-
Prince and will il is believed, be quite
sufficient TO meet the Minister'S needs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
COLLEGE ATHLETES RETURN.
They speak Highly of Their treat
meut In England.

NEW YORK. August 5.-Of the college
athletes who went to England on July ON
TO compete with the Oxford-Cambrldse
team eight returned on the ST. LOUIS TO-
day.
Those who returned to-day were {. H.
DAILY. the Harvard half-back; william
NJ. Fincko. the hurdler who, however, ulu
ner. r a. Blount. l0J-yard-dash runner ,
l. p. Adams, half mile runner; James G..
Iathrop. the Harvard coach; George b.
Morrison. Harvard graduate committee
man. and II :. Brooks, Jr., 1ale srauu-
ate committeeman. -.
The men expressed regret at their nav
ir, been beaten by the Englishmen but
were very emphatic in their praise OF the me
sportsmanike treatment they met WIN
on the field, and spoke with enthusiasm oil
the social clements OF their VISIT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

were about, called Mr.. Weston and ms
son-ln-law, Mr.. William Morton. Inc
latter was awakened first, and few mo
ments later Mr.. Weston saw what &c
thought TO be a man getting In the VIA
dow. and fired a snot that soon clearer
up the situation. the ball having entered
the arm of Mr. Morton, making a very
painful fesh-wound.