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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
MURDER SUSPECTED.
THE BODY FOUND IN THE RIVER
NEAR THE STATE FARM.
BEEN EXHUMED AND EXAMINED.
Mr.. Jeff. Morris, of Powhatan, Ger
tain 1t is That of His Son Albert
Marks of vioIence-Warm County
Canvass.

PowHATAN COURTHOUSE. VA. May
1s.-(special.)-It is now quite certain that
the dead body Of a young man which was
found in James river. near the State
Farm, an account of which was published
in the Dispatch, is no other than that
Of Mr.. Albert Morris. the son OF Mr.. JEFF.
Morris. who lives near this place.
About the time when ne was supposed
to have been drowned, or murdered, young
Morris left home TO visit y friends and
klnsfolk in Goochland or Henrico county,
and Il was not until some time after the
finding OF the body that the young man
was missed. The father has exhumed
the body and is quite positive that it is
that of his son. lie is also satisfied that
the boy was murdered and stripped of his
clothing and a watch that he wore, and
his body thrown into the river. There
were marks Of violence that indicate muir
der. The superstition is, that an escaped
convict overhauled him and murdered
him for his clothes and watch. Some
have supposed that he attempted to wade
or swim the river and was drowned. The
father does not believe this.
The county canvass over the office of
Commemorative Attorney has suddenly
grown hot between Messrs. william NJ.
Flanagan, the incumbent, and William G.
Pilldnton. A card from the latter was
published and extensively circulated, and
Mr.. Flanagan has replied in spicy terms.
The latter's card is a little too violent
to be sent through the mails, and it goes
by private hands only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Battleship EenrsarSe-o'ner
Mention.

NEWPORT NEWS, May 1G.-(Special)-
Tho preliminary trial trip of the big bat
teship Kearsarge, which is considerably
farther advanced than her slster-ship,
Kentucky at the ship-yard Will take
place early next month, and the oilcidI
trial will follow in about two or three
weeks. IT is hoped TO have the kearsdrge
ready TO 80 into commission ABOUT sep
TENDER 1st.
The freight steamer Allan JOY, formerly
the New York, Pennsylvania and Norfolk
railroad steamer Cape Charles. which WIS
burned at Norfolk, and has been rebuilt
here. will leave the shi9-yard III Few
DAYS for New York. On June LIST she Will
start on the freight route between New
York and Providence.
Captain George W. Pigman, chief ord
nance officer at the ship-yard for some
time past, VINO was ordered 10 MAMMA
TO command the cruiser Charleston, let
last night for san Francisco, where lie
will take the steamer FOR Hongkohs' go
ing from there 70 his snip.
The cornerstone for the handsome new
public-school building, in Hampton, VIII
he laid tomorrow afternoon, with Ma
sonic honors. Professor Dudley r. Cow
les principal OF the Hampton schools,
has been busily engaged preparing an APP
rropriate programme for the OCCASION
which will undoubtedly be the most nota-
Bile one ever known in the schooFs circles
OF the place. Professor Boatwrieht pres
ident of Richmond College, has accepted
an invitation TO deliver the address.
Henry Brewington. who, on the night OF
April 18th. shot at his employer, Mt. q
r. Rlasenham, was tried IN the Corpora
ton Court to-day and found guilty. Ills
punishment was fixed by the jury at Tour
years in the State peniientiary. l.. D
Robinson. for the prisoner, made mo-
ton for a new trial
Mr.. George +. Griffiths will build at the
corner of Washington avenue and Thirty
second street large three-story BRICK
building which will be the largest single
store in the city, the dimensions being
1O0x5O feet. The building will be started
at once and completed in sixty days.
Tha notice here are confident that the
safa-hlowers who robbed the Williams
b,re nost-office OF $l00 early yesterday
mornine are the same men who cracked
tho safe of the Robert Portner Brewing
Company here last Tuesday morning
end cot $40. The method employed by the
men in Williamsburg tailed exactly with
the way they went about the Joo mere
on Thursday Of next week the people
will choose a City Treasurer ana seven
members of the Council. and Will express
their viii in the matter OF Issuing ponds
10 the amount OF $4,000 for street paving.
Newnort News last week ranked third
in -four shipments and fourth In corn eN-
ports among the coast and Gulf cues
The new city jail will be ready Tor oc-
cupancy September LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
THE VALLEY CITY.
War Talks of Veterans-A Marriage
Announcement.

STANTON, VA, May 16.-(SpeciaL)-
Tonight an interesting meeting of stone
wall Jackson Camp Of Confederate Vete-
rams was held Talks on the artillery SER
vice were made by Mr. Charles f.. Young
and Dr. Carter Berkeley, and Judge j. L.
s. Kirby spoke of his experience in the
Trans Mississippi service.
The Elkins College Committee Of Lex
ington Presbytery, in session here yes
torday afternoon. accepted the resignation
of Professor Dinwidde, principal of the
college.
Captain T. C. Morton was made secre-
tary Of the College Committee, vice Ma
jor Jed. Hotchkiss. deceased.
The committee adjourned TO convene in
Staunton June 3D.
Mr.. John w. Todd, former Richmond
er. has already announced himself as
candidate for the Legislature.
The Circuit Court OF Augusta is still In
session. Judge Letcher has small dock
ct, but several Of the cases are important.
Cards have been received announcing
the approaching marriage of Miss Natalie
Johnson 10 Mr.. Edward r. Robertson, OF
Charleston, S. c. Miss Johnson is a Staun-
ton girl, granddaughter Of the eminent
Richmond lawyer, Chapman Johnson, and
she is a sister of Captain Garter Johnson.
OF the Tenth United States Regulars. The
marriage will take place at ST. Michaels
church, Charleston. s. c., May 18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
THE NORTHERN NECK.
Personal and General Notes of In
terest.

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, May b.-(Special.)-Judge John L.
Mason and family. who spent the winter
in Fredericksburg, returned to their ele-
giant country home here to-day to spend
the summer months. They are greeted by
a most cordial welcome.
MIR. Hodges, OF Baltimore who recently
purchased BleaE-Hill farm, in this neigh
borhood, arrived here several days ago
with his family, and has already begun
the work Of improving his property.
DR. William NJ. XIX, a prominent ply
stefan Of Lancaster county, and brother
OF Rev. James Q. Kirk, OF Richmond city,
has returned from Baltimore, whittier he
went for expert medical treatment
Mr.. {. Conway Baker, a well-known
lawyer of Montross, has been very sick
for some days.
Mrs. w. Mcdonald Lee. Of Irvington,
has just returned home from a visit to
relatives in Hanover county.
Rev. Willard Fillmore Sanford, of Acco-
mac. has been spending some days with
kinsfolk in Westmoreand, his native
county.
The Misses Eils1ov, who spent the win
ter in the lower part of the Northern
Neck, left a few days ago for their home.
in Denmark.
Mr.. H. J.. Crlttendon. of Fauquer has
been visiting his brother. in Lancaster
county.
The Catholic missionary, Rev Father
Payne, has had large audiences and
awakened considerable interest in the
lower part Of the Neck" Of late.
Mrs. McNabb wife Of Rev. John Nc
Nabb, Of King George Courthouse. is q
guest Of relatives in Accomac county.
Mr.. Walter Cotton. late Of Texas, is a
guest of kinsfolk in this county.
Captain Dan. NJ. Lee, Of Stafford at
tended the reunion in Charleston.
Mr.. G. ". Lusby, Of Richmond county
went up 10 Fredericksburg last week. and
while there lost his pockct-book, contain
ing nearly $50 and some papers.
Rev }. w. r. Mcneil, Of Richmond Col
lege, came 30 King George Saturday
preached at Potomac church morning and
night yesterday and returned to Rich
mond to-day.
Mrs Edward purks, Of Morgantown.
w. Va. IS visiting Squire p. b. Purks
and family. near this place.
Mr.. Clarence Merriman. who has been
IN some Of the engagements" on the
Philippine Islands with the United States
troops. is spending his furlough with rela-
tives here He has with him many in
terestlng relics, and some coins, which
he gathered Up in the philippine regions,
among which are vastly queer-looking
shoes Of several Of the nationaltios who
inhabit the Islands.
Mrs. George r. Bruce. OF Warrenton
arrived here Saturday and will spend
week or so with her parents, Captain and
Mrs =. II. +. Wolfe.
owing to continued cold nights, cut
worms" and other insects have attacked
the young corn and are playing havoc
with it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
The Care OF The Graves OF Our Con-
fedcrate Dead.
dor the DisDatchJ


The Richmond Chapter, Daughters Of
the Confederacy, last week sent in pro-
test 10 the Charleston reunion, saying
the care of the graves or our dead must
not DO taken from US But. Daughters
OF the COnfederacy. are You doing your
duty towards the care OF these graves?
Who has done this work; who has made
il possible that such an association, call
ing themselves by your name. has spread
throughout the whole country? Even
Philadelphia, Pittsburg New YORK, ana
WASHINGTON having CHAPTERS. Who. l
again ask, has made II possible? Why,
the memorial societies-ti)lly@O d, Oak
wood the Hebrew These association
and their sister organizations through
out our SOuthland-they are the ones 10
whom we may turn with admiration;
thev the ones who. when II was not a
social thiug-who. when they dared not
float their banners even IN their own
land. gathered by the tens to do their
work; not by the thousands, as we do TO
day. and not having money 20 pay, did
the work themselves. Ii matters not
where or who first started this memorial
work IL was the spontaneous Outburst
of a broken-hearted people. Daughters
OF the Confederacy. IL is easy to protest,
but do we even In our own city hold Up
the hands Of these women who have so
long and faithfully cared for the graves
OF our dead? Do we belong 10 these me-
mortal associations. who keep guard over
the 1900 at Hollywood. 1900 AT Oak
wood. and those that lie in the Hebrew
Cemetery? They need your assistance.
The ranks OF these associations, Ike
those of the veterans, are Fast thinning
out. They need recruits; these must
come from you as their daughters. Look
we'll to It. and while protesting. which
was most proper. help by your tree-will
offerings. and If you are poor in this
worlds goods you can help with your
lands, help with your prayers, and when
the time comes that we care not for the
graves OF our heroes rather than turn
them over to strangers let these graves
be levelled with the ground Il their
mother earth. The dead will sleep as
well
RAEY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
BISHOP POTTER UPHELD.
The Case of Bishop-Eiect Funston,
of Portsmouth.
New York Tribune.)

lNtW 1OTh 1IlpuucsJ
PROVIDENCE, r. l., May ia repre-
sentative Of the Tribune called to-day on
the Right Rev. Thomas NJ. Clark, the
venerable presiding Bishop Of the Ameri-
can House of Bishops, to ascertain what
action. If any, he contemplates in re-
gard TO Dr. Brlggss ordination. The
Bishop has been fnuch annoyed by the
controversy over the Briggs matter, which
he considers most unfortunate. IL has
brought him a vast amount OF CORE
spondence and many kilograms In re-
gard to a matter over which he thinks
he has no control.
The Bishop said that he did not see
what action he could take, II he was de-
sirous of taking any. The ordination OF
a priest was entirely d matter or local
control. There was set method OF
procedure and if it was carried out and
the candidate for orders be recommend
ed by the standing committee the Blshop
of the diocese had no recourse except TO
ordain the candidate. He thought that
Bishop Potter in this case had eXer-
cised wise discretion and judgment, and
that his letter explaining his course
printed in to-days Tribune, was very
clear and convincing document.
In these views Bishop McVickar, the
coadiutor, who was present, concurred.
In answer to an inquiry whether resolu-
tons might not be passed in regard 10
the matter Bishop McVickar said: "Iney
can howl il they desire, but that Is all
that it can amount to-"
Bishop Clark has also been much dis
turbed over the Funston matter. The
Rev. ]. 3. Funston, Of Portsmouth. Va,
was 10 have been cOnsecrated Bishop or
the Diocese of Boise, but owing TO the
protest Of eleven bishops the order for
conservation has been cancelled. spe-
cial meeting OF the House Of Bishops has
been called TO meet in 81. Louis In Oc-
tober. for the election OF bishop for
japan. The Fusion matter may be re-
ferred TO that convention also by the
presiding Bishop for action. No other
business can come up except that for
which the convention is called, which
would prevent action by the House or
Bishops, should such action be contem-
plated.
In answer TO an inquiry as TO his views
Of the modern tendency OF clergymen OF
other denominations who get into trouble
with their churches fleeing TO the Episco-
pal Church for refuge, Bishop Clark said /:
THE Episcopal Church Is very rOomy.
II contains men OF the most divergent
views on many subjects. As long as A
man is able 10 subscribe to the crseds.
and is morally unimpeachable. he is gem
orally acceptable, and some OF the men
who have thus far come from other de-
nominations have proved to be very valu-
able Episcopalian clergymen."
Bishop Clark is now nearly 81 years old.
and the oldest Bishop in his denomina-
ton in the world. Although physically
weak, his intellect seems as keen and
trenchant as ever. lie will not attend
the st. Louis convention. OWNS to the
great distance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
TOBACCO FOR FRANCE.
Samples OF the weed on Exhibition
in Baltimore.
(BaltImore AmericanD


Six samples OF Maryland and Ohio to-
bacco are on exhibition at the French
consulate, in this city, Rooms 224 and 22S
Equitable building. The samples OF to-
bacco are marked A, b. and c. the A
grade being the best. In the instructions
sent TO the Consul. Leonce Rabillon, the
grades OF tobacco are called types"
This year the French contract calls for
$4,000 Kilograms OF Maryland tobacco
and S0o0cO Kilograms OF Ohio tobacco.
The time for the closing OF the bids will
be the end OF this month. Last year
100000 Kilograms OF Maryland tobacco
were bought by the French Government.
This year. for the first time in four years.
Ohio tobacco is also sought by that gov-
eminent.
The French Government has a monopo-
ly Of the tobacco trade conducted within
its boundaries and always contracts for
every ounce that the dealers sell. II as
sumes 10 itself tho right OF a general
oommissary In this respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
A Ridiculous Sensation.
(BaltlmOre sun

(BdlUuOic sum-
The attempt by some OF the sensational
northern papers 10 dlstort into a slight
TO General Wheeler the accidental failure
TO assign 10 him place in the Confede-
rate procession at Charleston last We'd
nesday is almost too ridiculous for no.
tice. 1t was simply one OF those overslghts
that are always liable 20 occur on occa-
sions OF this kind, and no one probably
regrets il so much as General e. Irvine
Walker, who was In charge of the parade.
and upon whom there Is a disposition in
some quarters 10 place the blame. There
was no intention on the part OF General
Walker. or of the people OF Charleston.
10 ''snub" General Wheeler. for the very
good reason that General Wheeler IS held
In the highest honor by all ex-Confede-
rates and Southerners. The intimation
that General Wheeler has lost standing
with his old military comrades by his
service in the Federal army In the war
against Spain could only proceed from
the brain OF an imbecile. The enthusiastic
reception given him by the convention on
the day following the parade Of itself
concluslvely disposes OF a suggestion
that should have been too silly even for
the s!lliest OF seasons and newspapers.
General Wheeler was evidently utterly
unconscious that he had been "snubbsd. "
and Will have 10 travel North TO learn the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Cases I'm the Police Court.

Matte and Emma Silvia Goth colored,
were fined $3.50 each in the Police Court
yesterday for dsorderly conduct.
Joe Wood (colored), charged with fight
ing with Lucy Ann Strong, was acquitted,
and Lucy who proved to be the aggressor,
went 10 Jail.
0. II. Mills was fined $3.50 for being
drunk and disorderly and $40 for resisting
an officer.
Robert Nash (colored), charged with
breaking into the. room OF James Mosely
and stealing pair of pants, was acquit-
ted.
Mollle Duke was fined IS for boring a
hole through her floor and pouring water
on meat belonging 10 w. q. Pollard, who
keeps a meat-stand there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
FUNERAL OF DIR. SLEDD.
An Impressive Occnsion-The Burial
To-Day.

DANVILLE, VA, May 16.-(Speclal.)-
The funeral services oyer the body of
Rev. DR.. r. n. Sledd were held in Main
Street Methodist church at o'clock this
evening, in the presence of an assem-
blage that crowded the building. The
occasion was most solemn and impress
sive. The rostrum, walls, furniture, and
accessories were draped In black. Sable
cloth covered the chancel rail, and heavy
drapery depended from the back of the
vacant chair which the deceased was
wont to occupy. The body, enclosed in
a handsome cloth-covered casket, rested
before the chancel rail, behind which, on
tables, were massed in beautiful and i'm
posing array a fragrant collection of
pure white and pink flowers. Bishop
]. c.. Granbery, who officiated; Rev.
Paul Whitehead, d. D., presiding elder
Of Lynchburg District; Rev. w V. Tudor,
ID. D., pastor of Centenary church, Rich
mond; Rev. J. J. Lafferty, D. D.. Of Rich
mond, and Rev. II. c. Cheatham, Of Mar
tinsvile, were visiting ministers, who oc-
cupied seats in the rostrum The invo-
cation was by Bishop CRANBERRY; DR..
Tudor, read the first lesson. selecting the
ninetieth Psalm; DR.. Whitehead read the
second lesson, consisting Of a passage
from the fifteenth chapter OF J. Corin-
thians, beginning at the twentieth verse,
and all three OF the diynes afterwards
paid exalted tributes TO the memory OF
DR.. Sledd.
At 1 o'clock tonight the remains will
be taken to Powhatan county, the funeral
party, consisting of relatives and a COM
mittee from the church leaving over the
Richmond and Danville railway. The
interment will be made in the family
burying-ground tomorrow. A con-
vincing testimonial of the great admira-
ton and love entertained for the deceased
minister by members of all denomina-
tons was the attendance at the funeral
of every minister in the city, together
with a large representation of the con-
gregations of each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
LABORER DROWNED
While Repairing Il Dam Near Wood
stock.

WOODSTOCK, VA, May l6.-(Special)
Henry Lckliteg, aged 80 years, a laborer
who was employed in repairing the dam
across the Shenandoah at the Stonewal
Mills. two miles east Of Woodstock. fell
into the river and was drowned shortly
after o'clock this afternoon. lickliier
was assisting in placing log on the dam
aud his lever slipped and threw him into
the water. Joseph Hyde, a co-laborer
leapcd TO his assistance. and narrowly
escaped with his life IN the futile attempt
10 rescue Licklitar. The drowning took
place In nine feet OF water. Searching
parties Immediately went TO work, and
the body was recovered late this evening.
Lickiiter leaves a wife and an infant
child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
zap I9-w1St&ap 2l-wlSO

news. As for ex-Confederates giving him
the cold shoulder because he served under
the Stars and Stripes In the late war, the
very reverse Is the case. The southern
people are prouder than ever OF the lit
tie Alabama gamecock who has added
glory TO their section while serving the
whole country. BY the same reasoning,
they would turn their backs on Fttz Lee
and thousands Of their own sons and bro
theirs who eagerly volunteered during the
war with Spain. An ingenious and
plausible liar is sometimes amusing and
interesting, and his hctions may be re-
gaTded with less severity for the sake
Of his imagination. But utterly dull,
stupid, feeble minded Inventors, like those
who sought to misrepresent this Charles
ton incident, are simply ntolerable. They
are not fit even for yellow Journalism and
should be impounded with other long
cared specimens OF their class 10 bray 10
some sequestered spot where their sense
less noise would not disturb the public
peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
FABULOUS NEW GOLD LANDS.
Two Men Gather Up $4,000 in
Ninety DAYS.

TACOMA, WASH, May ls-St. Michael
advices confirm the discovery OF tho new
gold district equalling the Klondike In
extent and richness. at Cape Nome. on
the Alaska mainland. a hundred miles
north OF 81. Michael. Everybody at st.
Michael and Golovin Bay has stampeded
there. Two men cleared up 5000 IN nine
~ days. Others have gathered nuggets
by the sackful. II seems 10 have literal-
rivers and their tributaries The news
has created great excitement In the
Northwest. Thousands OF persons Will
leave for Nome as soon 80 vessels can
be QUILTED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
LURAY.
A Movement to Build "a New Metho-
dist Church.

LURAY. VA, May l6.-(special.)-The
Methodist congregation Of Luray have in
contemplation the erection OF a new
church building. and have appointed
COMMITTEES 10 take into consideration the
question of a location. IL, is desired 10
build the new church nearer the centre OF
the town than the present structure. at
the West End. which will be sold II the
plans are perfected.
Already $2ioO has been subscribed to-
ward the erection OF the new building.
and It is likely that d sufficient amount
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

to warrant the commencement of the
work will soon be realized.
Rev. II. l.. Quarles, OF Richmond, mas
accepted an invitation TO preach the COM
mencement sermon Of Luray College on
the evening Of the 2sth Of the present
month, in Main-Street Baptist church. AS
a. former pastor of this church, well
known 10 our people. he will be gladly
heard on the occasion referred 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

President Loubet, the new President q
France, is, II anything. calm. sane. Z
trife bourgeois, and utterly devoid Of
strong and irresistible will behind his
bland face. and he looks like a man who
would infuse into rundown French poll
ties as much vigor and new life as Hos
letters stomach Bitters WITH into the
rundown system OF any tne who uses IL
Ii is an absolute cure for the worst q
all stomach disorders,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Chariottesv,,,e Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, May ia
Especial )--While returning from the Gym.
khana races al Keswick. Mr.. Lockwood.
OF the University, was thrown from al
unruly horse and was rendered uncon.
scious for time. His injuries were not
serious.
cult Court as executrix OF the win %
Luther II. Snead giving bond Of So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

If you have piles, cure them. No use
undergoing horrible operations that sim
ply remove the results or the disease
without disturbing the disease itself
Place your confidence in DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve II has never failed TO cure
others; It will not fail TO cure you. Bode-
ker Brothers, Lewis, and T. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
TRAGEDY IN WARREN.
"eTs Jury Gave Verdict of
, 'ustihabIe Mansiaugiiter.

=. LESTER, VA. May TO- (speciaI)
"s'nce was received here to-day Of
CO. s.oy just across the Frederick
y,o.' Nne IN Warren county. On Sat-
Vas evening John w. Brown (colored)
Gahr'li' o. ana killed by his father-in-law,
ilg 10 to,,e| while Brown was endeavor-
AL ms own wife. Browns wife
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Cumberland County.

Special THE Democrats OF this county
are making the hottest fight that has been
made In the county for years. and Il 10
thought by the best-informed politicians
that they are sure TO win.