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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE FAMOUS mANDLEY CASE.
Another ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Proposition to Frederick County.

WINCHESTER, VA, September b.
SPECIAL 1.-The attorneys for the city OF
Winchester I'm the suit Of the alleged
heirs of Judge John Handley. who are
endeavoring to break his Will, have been
notified that the hearing OF the case be-
fore the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals of Pennsylvania has been post
poned from the September term untl
March. because the records OF the case
could not be printed in time for the
September term.
Judge Handley died in 1884, leaving tne
bulk OF his fortune. valued ut over mil
lion OF dollars. 10 Winchester. Inc az
legged heirs attacked the validity or the
WILL claiming to be next OF kin AL the
trial Of the case last spring In the uniteu
States Circuit Court Of Pennsylvania
decision was rendered i'm favor OK WIN
chester, and was appealed by the plain
tiffs.
At n meeting OF the City Council last
night a committee was appointed TO SUD
nit a proposition TO the Board OF county
Supervisors. asking that they VIII cede
some portion Of the Market Square, when
both the city and county claim, In order
that the city may erect there public
building toward which Mr.. Charles Is.
Rouss, of New York, has donated $4,000.
The board and the committee met In
Joint session this afternoon, but nothing
was accomplished, and an adjournment
was taken until tomorrow. The mem
bers refuse to make public either the de-
tails OF the proposition or their senu-
ments a former proposition was sub
mitted TO the board several weeks ago
and refused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
FISH Am oYsTERs.

The State Board OF Fisheries makes
good showing In its annual report 1t IS
cheerful 20 hear OF net revenue Of s3i,
0o0-where under the old system deficits
were sometimes reported.
while the Dispatch never has been able
10 agree with those gentlemen who ima-
gine that there are millions I'm TIN
the oyster tax-we think gradual In
crease in the revenue may be expected.
one OF the amendments to the state
Constitution. which was proposed by the
last Legislature. and Is 10 so BEFORE the
next contemplates additional revenue
from the States oyster-beds. The amend
nent is designed TO strike from the Con-
stitution the provision which says that
no tax shall be imposed upon citizens OF
this State for taking oysters with tongs
from the natural beds.
We were not aware OF the fact until
lately. but It now appears that the peo-
pie Of the oyster country are divided In
opinion as 10 whether this amendment
should be adopted. Most other voters IN
the State favor IT, If adopted, the Legs
Iature will have full discretion to act in
the matter as II deems best.
The Board of Fisheries Is anxious 10
do something practical in the way OF
stocking our fresh water streams WIN
fish. In this matter we trust the Legs
lature will aid the board only sHaH
anpropriation will be necessary, and with
II much good may be done. But care VIII
have to be taken 10 stock such streams
onlv as are protected from injurious
washings from mines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.

In a recent editorial in the Danville
Register. discussing present political con-
ditions in Virginia we find the following:
The Richmond papers are full of letters
and kilograms predicting Independent
candidates for the Legislature, and tacitly
endorsing such movements in opposition
TO the regular Democracy. In many
cases these independent movements are
engineered by men who have been de-
fcated or whose friends have been de-
feated in their candidacy for the Legisla-
ture. Beaten in their fight within the
ranks Of the party, these men refuse 10
abide by the result and fling party loyalty
TO the winds.
This charge is not sustainable as
against the Dispatch. Indeed, in the
very issue OF the Register in which the
foregoing paragraph appeared. there was
repuolished an editorial of this papers
discussing independents in which we said:
The Republicans have thrown out a
thinly disguised bait for independent can
didates from our ranks. but in vain VIII
II be dangled before patriotic Democrats
who know the history of that party.
There is nothing in the condition Of
Virginia now TO make "independentism"
more defensible or desirable than 1t has
been for 10 these many years, during
which our ancient enemy has watched
and waited in vain.
Where splits have occurred in our party
IL is seldom an easy matter for us, at
this distance from the scene OF contest
10 decide which are the independents"
and which the regulars" In most
cases. we doubt not. correct judgments
can only DE reached by examining papers
and hearing witnesses.
Wherever there is doubt existing In the
community as TO who is the regular nom
inee. and which is the regular county or
ganization, the questions at issue can
only be settled satisfactorily by the con-
stituted authorities of the Democratic
party Of Virginia.
Some Of the controversies now pending
we hope TO see settled amicably. as soon
as the contestants have had cooling time.
All Others will have TO be dealt with as
similar cases have been dealt with IN
the past. and the judgments thereupon
rendered will be entitled TO the same
weight and respect which good Demo-
Gratis ever have given TO the action OF
their party authorities. We know OF no
reason for departing now from the usage
which mas prevailed so long in our party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
PRETTY SALEM WEDDING.
Marriage of Professor Nugent ana
Miss Mary Louise Logan.

SALEM, VA. September l3.-(Special)-
The marriage Of Miss Mary Louise Lo-
gan of this city. to Professor Paul Cook
Nugent, OF Syracuse. y. y, which took
place at o'clock yesterday evening In ~.
Paul's Episcopal church, was one of the
prettiest weddings ever witnessed In ga
lem. The church was tastefully decorated
in golden rod and was crowded TO its
fullest capacity with relatives and friends
OF the happy couple. To the strains OF
Mendessohn's wedding march, beauutul-
" rendered by j. r.. AllemOng. Mr.. Joe
Logan. brother of the bride, accom-
panied by MIR. Robert Logan, her uncle
came In, followed by the prldesntatindis.0
Miss Johnson with Miss clayton Nhle'
Miss LanghOrne with Miss Louise Logan,
Miss Burks with Miss Taylor, and Miss
Blair with Miss McCray The young Ia
dies were dressed in white orBandle,
trimmed with yellow ribbons. After them
came the maid of honor, Miss Elsie Lo-
gan. the brides sister, in white organize
over yellow satin. She was followed by
the bride dressed in white satin, trim
med IN chiffon, who entered with her
father. Colonel r. II. Logan. They were
Or. r. Minor Wiley. The impressive cere-
mony of the Episcopal Church was per-
formed by Rev Mercer Il. Logan, ID. d.,
of Wytheville, who is an uncle OF the
bride. assisted by Rev. T.. II. Hubbard
the rector.
After the marriage the couple and their
attendants returned 10 the residence OF
the brides father. where reception was
given Professor and Mrs. Nugent Will
leave tomorrow for Syracuse, y. Y,
where he will resume his work as Pro-
fessor Of Civil Engineering in the Uni
ycrsity Of Syracuse.
Mrs. Nugent has many friends in Sa-
lem. and will be greatly missed. The
groom was once a resident OF Salem,
where he has scores Of friends, but LETT
a few years ago to accept the professor
ship at Syracuse.
Mr.. william 5. Dreher. of Berlin. who
has been visiting his brother, Or. julius
u. Dreher president Of Roanoke College,
left this evening for his home in Ger
many. where he will continue his work
as Berlin correspondent Of the London
Economist. one of the worlds leading
papers. Mr.. Dreher was for four years
United States Consul TO Berlin
The Salem High School opened Mon
day with an enrolment Of 527. the largest
I'm the history of the institution. Pro-
fessor Adams. the principal Will move
into tho new building, while Miss John
son will have the graded school In the
old. Some new teachers have been em-
ployed. and with this efficient corps OF
instructors we predict most successful
year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

ton contractor. Mr.. j. II. Brlnson. whose
bid of sl93S2 was the lowest OF SIN SUD
mitted to the Building Committee iast
night Work will commence on the cnurch
a. once and Il is expected that the house
will be ready for worship by May next.
TO ORGANIZE MILITARY COMPAN !.
scventy-fve young men of this city, all
able-bodied and representative; dlc 1
tons TO ION the State militia. Last niB"'
another meeting was held to effect an or
CO. nization and in "A few DAYS the roster
Of the new company TO replace the NUM-
ington Rifles will be complete. Inc com,
mittee appointed to communicate wiz
Adtutant-General Male In reference 10
the admission of the company IN one or
the State regiments received reply
stating thlt there viii be no obJecton 10
the organization of the company u CUM
pleted within reasonable time $1,000
The case OF William .. Boyle, cnatgeu
with killing a negro woman, VIII DC ui'"
a. this term Of the court oo,,o
White longsnoremen continue 10 come
here from ether cities, and ;here are ny ny
about 400 at WORK on the ers' l"0
ne gro union longshoremen are doing no
thing. Each white man Is now pald -
cents an nCur which Is an increase VI
cents over the price paid formerly.
Captain Bailey. the weil-known Ches3-
peake and Ohio conductor, lost nis
pocket-book this morning on the tram
coming from Richmond. a young man
was arrested on suspicion OF having
stolen IT, .,,~.r,
Another move has been started TO get
Chief-of-Polce Harwood3 scaip' III
fine II originated. according TO we'll
authenticated report. in the Board of Pc
lice commissioners. Unless charges are
brought and substantiated Chiet HaI-
wood is not likely to be trouDieu. the
nress and the public are opposed TO taking
such a step for political reasons ana
will fight any attempt to Gust Mr. Har-
wood without good grounds. 49,,
The case OF Mr. John IA. Lyons, cha i isru
with Violating the Sunday and liquor laws
a. Point OF Pines, was called in the County
Court of Elizabeth City to-day. In the
lower court Lyons was fined $500 and re-
leased on 500 bail bond to appear at TINS
term. Colonel Baker, counsel for the
second Baptist church, asked for con-
tinuance on the ground that he did NOT
have sufficient time in which 10 prepare
his case. The continuance was granted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE OLD HANOVER TROOP.
Meeting of neutrality-suspicious.
Stew, Speeches. and Merriment

ASHLAND. VA. September l3.-CSpe-
ciaI)-The old Hanover Troop Associa-
ton met Tuesday for their annual reunion
at Ashland Park. Thrty-one members
answered roll-cal. The day was spent
IN social intercourse and enjoyment. A
splendid Brunswick stew was made by
Mr.. Charles Parke England and Edmund
Winston barbccued a lamb After dinner
Hon. John Lamb made a very neat
speech on the war Hon. H. II. Wckham.
on behalf Of Mr. w b. Newton. pre-
scented 10 the association the first roll Of
the Hanover Dragons. in the hand
writing OF General Williams c. Wickham
then captain OF the organization. This
was I'm the year 1855. Mr.. Wickham made
a s0ul-inspiring speech I'm presenting this
document, and spoke I'm glowing terms
of the valor Of all the cavalry. especially
the Hanover Troop and Of the gallant
Newton. who was killed while In COM
mand of the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

General Wheeler is reported as dis
gusted with the American inertia at Ma
Mia, and as threatening TO ask TO be
called home If Otis doesn't place him
where he can be actively engaged in the
work for which he went to the Philip
pines-the pushing Of hostiliues against
the Filipinos, TO the end that peace may
be the sooner reached. We are not sur
prised at the story. Wheeler ana
Grandma" are about as different in
character and disposition, judging from
all accounts of the latter, as two men
well could be. The former is fighter In
every fibre and a bundle of nervous en-
ergy. He is, moreover, no mans man.
and never could be any mans, not even
the Presidents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
PROPOSALS..
Commonwealth Of Virginia,
Office of
superintendent Of Public Printing.

Superintendent Of Public Printing.
Richmond. Va, September 3, 1883
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
Ceived az this office until - M. Of THUR.
DAY, September "a. 1893. for the ItiN
ING BINDING. RULING. etc, Tor tHe
State OF Virginia for one year from D.-
tober 1. 1899 Printed schedules, showing
I'm detail the classihcations, viii De iI.-
nished on application 20 bidders, on Wh.
all bids will be required 10 be made. Coz
tractors will be required 90 enter into
bond. with security, 20 Doe approved tF
the Secretary of the Commonwealth, tyr
the prompt and faithful execution " th'f
contracts The right Is reserved ~ joe
iecting any or al bids, and the work
be awarded i'm such lots or portions ti
the Superintendent may deem proper
At the same time and place bids will .'
receiving for furnishing the f0lOWii5
PAPERS for the use OK the Commo
600 rcams 2izSS 5O-pound No. NJ 70
Book.
BIS reams 2sxs6 5o-pound f. $. Ft
81 resms 26x2s 7O-pound No. Leds'
hos reams 22x32 5i-pound No. Lels'
Stock
Is reams l7x2S 32-pound Flat.
Bidders viii furnish samples. Paper %
be delivered IN stOrCrOOm without c..'-3
for freight or drayage.
j. H. O'BANNlA.
Superintendent OF Public Ir
sc a-suu " SD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
SUPPOSED MURDER IN BUCHANAN.
sidney Bryan Dies suddeniy-Poison-
ing is Suspected.

BUCHANAN. VA. September 13.-(Spe-
cial)-A mysterious and sudden death oc-
CURED at jennings Greek, in this county,
yesterday at l o'clock. Sidney Bryan.
prosperous farmer, came home from the
field complaining, and was given some
wine In a few minutes he was thrown
into commissions and died I'm great agony.
To-day Drs. r.. II. Latane and W. 6.
Barker, Squire Linkenhoker, and Sheriff
Barty went over 10 hold an inquest. IL
seems to be the general opinion that the
young man was poisoned. a post-mortem
examination will be held, and his
stomach sent 10 Richmond for eNamina-
ton. The greatest excitement prevails in
the locality OF the deceased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
A FREDERICKsBURG WEDDING.
Stafford County POIitics-Mr. Me-
Cracker Enters Naval Academy.


FREDERICKSBURG, VA, September
i3.-(Special)-M Thomas w. Merriam,
OF King George county, and Miss Maude
j.. McClelland Of Washington. were mar
ried here yesterday. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Decatur Edwards
The Board OF Directors Of the Kappa
hammock Valley Agricultural and Me-
Thursday September oath to perfect the
final arrangements for the coming fdlr.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Stafford have been called 10 meet at
the courthouse, next Wednesday Court
day) 10 consider the time for the holding
of the House Convention. II is likely
II will be a week later than that proposed
by King GeOrge-namely, September I'D
Professor Stuart II. Smith, of North
Carolina, Miss Florence T.. hayes ana
Miss Grace y. Finney. Of New York ana
Columbia colleges. respectively; Mrs:
] aura f. kirkpatrick. Of Mississippi, ana
Professor \. b. Ellis. Of Alabama, the
new teachers for Fredericksburg college,,
which opens Monday next, have arrived.
The outlook for large attendance TINS
session is very bright.
Among the number Of candidates who
passed both the mental and physlcal eN-
aminations to the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis last week IS John
J. McCracken, OF this city, son OF Cap
tain Terence McCracken. Cadet Nc
Cracker is the only Virginian that enters
the academy this year, ana deserves con-
graduation, for out Of class OF sixty
three who were examined, only thirty
passed the mental and twenty-seven the
physical examinations. Cadet McCrack-
en- attended the private and public schools
of this city, Rock Hill College (Md),
Georgetown University, and the virginia
Military Institute. In 1897 he was Sc
cond in "a competitive examination IN a
class of eighteen for a cadetship at West
point the successful candidate being
Young Brown, of Accomac. Last Marcn
Hon. w. \. Jones appointed MN 10 lhe
Naval Academy, and feeling confident that
he would pass, did not appoint an alter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

The Oceanic. which arrived at New
York yesterday from Liverpool. is the
largest vessel that ever fioated. She was
built at Belfast and her length is 7Oi
feet. while the Great Eastern's was but
a ualtry $50. The Oceanic had on board
,iO5 passengers. Her record across was
fast. but not the fastest that has been
made. by any means. She is to be open
to visitors for several days. while she is
in New York. An admission fee of 50
cents will be charged. and the proceeds
will be given to the New York hospitals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
DROPPED DEAD NEAR GREENWOOD
The sudden End of w. IL. Haryie
Wallace.

GREENWOOD. VA, September l3.-
(Special.)-W. r. Harvey Wallace drop
ped dead I'm the yard at the Wallace
homestead. near here. at O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. lie went out as usual to
feed and see after the stock. He had fed
one horse and started 10 give the second
an armful Of fodder when ne fell lifeless
w l.. Wallace and c. j. Wallace. his
brothers. who were sitting on the porch,
noticed the horse shy off from his feed.
and they walked down 10 the fence
to see what was the trouble. They found
their brother dead.
Mr. Wallace was II years Of age. He
served four years I'm the Confederate
army with the Courtney Artillery. He
was one of twelve children. and never
married. Only two brothers survive him
". J.. Wallace and G. J. Wallace, of this
place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

The yellow-fever that has made its APP
pearance in the Gulf States seems to be
Of mild type. but II is spreading to an I'M
comfortable extent and with dsagreeable
rapidly. There is still time for 1t TO do
great damage, but we trust that with
the improved methods OF dealing with
epidemic diseases now in hand. the
scourge may soon be stayed and put out
Of existence. 1t has not been many Gays
since the first case was discovered at
Key West, and yet the official report is
that there have been 2lS cases there,
while new cases are being reported cally.
The death-rate, however, is small, end 30
we hope it will continue Then, there
have been cases at New Orleans and Mis-
sissippl City, the latter a Gulf coast re-
sort, and al Jackson, the capital OF MIS-
sissippi. In the interior of the state.
Cases. including fatal one, have also
been reported by the Marine Hospital
authorities at Port Tampa, but the
Florida State Health Board apparently
questions the correctness of the diagnosis
at that point The disease. too, has reach
cd the ranks Of our troops at Habana'
several cases there having been reported
recently. SO it Is evident that the scourge
is spreading, but, as we have already
said. we hope its progress will soon be
checked and in view Of the general sue
cess which has attended recent efforts TO
stamp out the plague wherever il has APP
peared, we think there is abundant
ground for the hope.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
HEARD IN NEWPORT NEWS.
Collier santuit Sold-New Methods
Church-Pollce News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September lS.
(Special)-The steam solier Santuit was
sold Tuesday at public auction at the
Chesapeake and Ohio passenger pier. The
purchasers were Asa Haley and William
c. Appleton, both OF Boston, and the
price, $3.50, was paid In cash. AS soon
as the Santuit can be furnished captain
and a crew she will sail for Boston. The
ship was sold by order of court 10 satisfy
the claim Of the Knickerbocker Steam
Towing Company, OF Maine. against the
defunct Atlantic Transportation Company
for $4,000.
The new house OF worship for the con-
gregation OF the Washington-Avenue Me-
thodist church will be built by Hamp-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
"DeviI Anse" Hatfield Captured.

WILLIAMSON. w. VA. September b.
Sheriff Henderson, of Logan county. and
a posse OF $50 men on Tuesday went 10
the Hatfield fort in the mountains, thirty
miles from here, and without blOodshed
captured Devil Anse" Hatfield. his son
Bob. and John Dingess, "A relative OF the
Hatfields by marriage. The prisoners
will be taken to Pike county and tried
on charges of murder, growing out OF the
Hatfield Mccoy feud.
Cap Hatfield is the only prominent
member OF the faction now at liberty
and is being hunted by a posse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INsTi-
Tr-TE

NIGHT SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY.
Will begin its sixteenth session on FRI
DAY. the 18th day Of September, 1899
The scholars Of last session will be given
the exclusive privilege of entering until
the 18th of September; after that date all
applications viii be considered In turn
until the limit Of each class il reached.
Apply to secretary at Institute COZ east
Main street. daily from o'clock A: NJ.
to O'Clock =. NJ, and from o'clock +.
b. to $50 o'clock p. W.
MANN s. QUARbES.
Chairman School Committee
Thomas Elicit. Secretary. sc S-tSe IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

The New York Herald says that the
Earl of Yarmouth, who has been spend
ing the summer at Newport. and who is
a gifted amateur actor. has decided to
adopt the stage as profession. and will
make his debut as an actor in that city
at a very early date. Mr.. Charles Froh-
man has engaged the titled Thespian for
his forces, and he will make his first
appearance on the professional stage in
wheels Within Wheels" at the Madison
Square Theatre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

1.-THE Authority of Criticism and Other
Essays" by Professor w. i. Trent. OF
sewaneo University, formerly of Rich
mond. is the title OF book Of 800 pages,
just issued by Charles Scribner's Sons. 1t
is dedicated to S. S. =. Patteson. Esq. Of
the Richmond Bar, who seems TO be hav-
ing a fine run Of luck just now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
OUR HIGHEST APPELLATE COURT.
Proceedings OF the supreme Court of
Appeals at StnuntOn.

STANTON. VA, September l3.-(Spe-
cial)-These were the proceedings Of the
Supreme Court Of Appeals here to-day;
Norfolk and Western railroad VS.. Mar
pole Argument fully completed and case
submitted.
Kimball and Fink, receivers OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad. VS.. Il. +.
Borden Argued and submitted.
Fitzmayer and others vs.. Holsinger,
was dismissed, by argument, until the
next term.
Iskey VS.. Pitman's Administrator was
continued. as was also the case OF I. j.
Lovett against Emma VI. Perry
Wisecarver VS. Wisecaryer was partly
argued and adjourned over until to-mor-
row.
Robinson vs.. Moses. from the Augusta
Circuit. will be heard next in order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

Bourke Cochran has written letter TO
the President urging him TO offer the
friendly offices of this country 10 settle
the differences between the British and
the Beers. A good idea! That might
lead Great Britain TO offer her mediation
between us and the Fflipinos.