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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATION.
Great Crowds In Attendance-Inter-
esting Discussions.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. August 10
(special)-On Tuesday morning the 122d
annual session Of the Strawberry Assoc
cation OF the Baptist Church convened
at Timber Ridge church, about six miles
distant. This association embraces forty
si% churches with "A membership or $50.
forty-four Of the churches were rep
resented either by delegates or letters.
Inc association then affected an or
ganization by electing Mr.. william A.
Miller, Of Lynchburg, as moderator, and
Or. G. \. Board, OF Bedford City, as
clerk and treasurer. DR.. Board has for
twenty-six consecutive years held this
position I'm the association.
Two new churches. upon application,
We're admitted into the assOcia uon-viZ.:
Norwood church, in Bedford and Nine
veh in Franklin.
In the afternoon a report on the Sun
day school work and the Bible Board
was read by Rev. W. s. Royal, Of this
place and afterward ably discussed by
Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher, the superintendent OF
the board. Rev. W. j. James read the
report on general education, which was
discussed by Professor r. Il. Gains, of
Richmond College. and Mr.. 5. s. Handy.
of Roanoke. All of the reports indicate
an increase In contributions during the
past year.
There was a very large attendance on
the opening day, but a conservative esti-
mate Of the great throng that gathered
from every point on Wednesday 0he Sc
cond day) is from 400 to 5000 persons.
Each day there was great crowds of
people of the county and many strangers
within the gates, for all Of whom there
was ample provision.
ON Wednesday the morning session was
devoted 10 the consideration Of the sub
iect Of missions-State. home, and for
eign-and the discussion was partici-
pated I'm by Rev. c. J. Thompson, Rev.
W 5. Royal, Rev. a. Eubank; Mr.. VIII
liam Ellyson, of Richmond, correspond
ing secretary of the State Board; Mr..
A. X Handy, Or. c. A. Board, Mr. J.
A. Turner, Mr. j. s. Lynn, and Professor
r. L. Gains. who spoke on the different
phases Of the mission work.
In the afternoon Rev. DIT. Mcconnell,
Of Lynchburg made a stirring address
on home missions.
A feature of the occasion was the
meeting of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety, which IS considered the most in
teresting and important in the history
of that organization.
While this was in progress the regular
session of the association was held at
a stand erected I'm the grove near by.
Among the visiting ministers and lay
men were Rev. DR.. a. +. Dickinson,
OF the Religious Herald; Professor X. 70.
Gains. of Richmond College; Rev. c. +.
James. Of Danville; Rev. p. A. Anthony,
of Buena Vista; Rev. John X. Figu, OF
Maryland; MI. William Ellyson' OF hlch-
mond and others.
The exercises were concluded to-day
when a great throng was again in at
tendance.
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volver. when Inc snapped II together.
causing one shell to explode. The ball
entered Frances left breast. Cosgrovc
closed up his place and went home after
which he went TO the county TAIL ana
surrendered himself. Another version OF
the affair was given by one witness, ana
corroborated by three others who were
present. These witnesses say that Cos
grove said to France: you are one OF
the men who helped TO XIII Wyatt"
France replied: "If you say so you
are q d--n liar" Cosgrove then said .
IF you say that again | will kill you"
The charge was reiterated. Cosgrove
then reached behind him 10 where
pistol was lying on a whiskey keg, and
taking IL up, fred one shot. The men IN
the place carried France outside TO the
platform, where he died I'm 20 minutes.
officer Edgar Holland. Of the Norfolk
police force, was found in the rear Of the
barber-shop No. $50 Church street. short
ly after O'Clock this morning. shot in
the head and unconscious. lie was sit
ting down and the pistol lay between his
feet. One barrel of the weapon had
been discharged and there was a wound
in his left temple He died before medi-
cal aid could reach him. 1t is not known
whether the shot was fired accidentally
or with suicidal intent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
FIRE IN PRINCE GEORGE.
saNy-MiII Burncd-COciSade City
Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA. August l0.--CSpe-
cial)-The large saw-mill near Dispu-
tanta, in Prince George county, owned
and operated by Mr.. James y. Thacker
was destroyed by fire this morning be-
tween ! and 2 o'clock. The machinery
and hXtures were ruined. The amount Of
lumber destroyed was not large, and the
teams were saved, though with great diff
ficulty. How the FIRE originated Is not
known. Mr.. Thacker estimates his loss
at between 5000 and 5000. upon which
ne had no insurance.
Mrs Minnie +. Davis, wife Of Mr.. Ma
thaniel Davis, died very suddenly this
morning at her home. on Mckenzie
street She arose apparently well, but
about breakfast time was seized with
commissions and died while the physician
was endeavoring to relieve her.
As stated IN this correspondence seye-
raj days ago a horse and buggy were
hired by a stranger from William Ellis,
a liveryman Of the city. The stranger
gave reference and paid the hire. After
that nothing was heard OF the team or
the man. To-day Ellis was Informed that
a horse and buggy answering the de-
scription Of his property We're at the
home of a farmer in Chesterfield county
Ellis identified both as his. II seems
that the team had been abandoned some
distance out from town, and that the
horse had wandered to this farm.
Rev. DR.. O. +. Flippo, of Philadelphia,
was in the city a brief while this morn
Ing. on his way 10 visit his daughter, in
Roanoke He took occasion 10 speak in
very high terms Of Rev. DR.. II. ". Bat
tie. of this city. who has recently been
preaching in Philadelphia.
Ii Is said there are three or four can
didates for the House Of Delegates from
Dinwiddie county, and there viii be
lively contest for the nomination. whether
. urinary or a convention be held. Hon.
Thomas T. Clarke Mr.. Charles T. smith,
ana Mr.. w. ID. Falconer, are reported 70
be candidates.
A three days devotion In honor Of the
Sacred Heart OF Jesus, Will be com
menced at ST. Josephs Catholic church
tomorrow. Father O'Farren viii be as
sisted in the services by priest rom
Georgetown. c,u,ou,
The contested election case or Gilman
We Harris. involving the county trea-
surersbip. will be tried at the August
term of Dinwiddie Court. An immense
a,,o,,nt of DISPOSITIONS has been taken.
IL is probable there Will be no appeal
e,ther way from the decision OF the
court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
ATLANTIC AND DANvILLE.
Has IL Been Purchased by the
sOuthernf

NORFOLK. VA, August i0.-(Spscial)
The very persistent rumor TO tina effect
that the Atlantic and Danville railroad
has been purchased by the Southern sys-
TEN again cropped up tonight 1t stands
this time without authoritative 'enial
Charles o. Haines, general manager Of
the road. when approached on the sub
feet. refusing TO affirm or deny the report
until tomorrow. The Atlantic and Dam
Vile Is q little line which was some time
ago purchased az receivers sale by Ben
tamin Newgass. an English capitalist. 1t
extends from West Norfolk to Danville.
While the physical condition Of the line
Is said in transportation circles 70 be
none Of the best. II Is believed generally
thar the Southern. which now has very
heavy trackage charge to pay the At
lantic-COast Line, over whose rails IL
reaches Norfolk. would like 10 own a
line into this city. Ii is thought the South
ern can secure the Atlantic and Danville
If it so desires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
ALEXANDRIA.
The City Has Quieted Down-Po-
iitical.

The City Has Quoted DOW h-io-
IiticaI.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. August l0.-(Spe-
cial)-Alexaudria has resumed its nor
nal quiet after the disorderly and riotous
scenes of the past few days The usual
reaction has set in. and citizens generally
are dcplOring the affair OF Tuesday night,
when the negro Benjamin Thomas was
dragged from Jail and hung from a amp
post. Mayor Simpson expresses willing
ness 10 prosecute any of The ringleaders
who may be pointed out, but thinks that
IL will be impossible % establish their
identity. The negroes have remained per
fectly passive since the lynching. Not
threat from them has been heard
CAPTAIN Kings men were under arms
until an early hour this morning with
the arms and ammunition received from
Richmond last evening the Alexandra
Light Infantry is now fully equipped. NO
onv. however seriously expects any iur-
her trouble.
Ihe remains Of Thomas were Inferred
this morning In Potter's Field. Ills
mother refused TO attend the burial.
Dir. James x. eaton. of this city ana
Mr Frank Hume Of Alexandria county
aspifants for "a seat In the state House
Of Delegates. are conducting very woo
rous canvass Joint discussions are taking
place almost every night at public places
I'm Alexandra county There was speech
making tonight in Washington District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
CHILD SERIOUSLY INJURED
In Bicycle Collision at FarmviIIe-
Hopes for His Recovery.

FARMNILLE. VA, August 10.-(Spe-
ctal)-Warren Wall. the 14-year-old son
OF Mr. AMI Mrs. II. T. Wall, sustained
serious if not fatal injuries this evening
while riding his bicycle. The little fellow
was wheeling around the race-track, when
a negro boy. VINO was also riding wheel
came upon young Wall at a fearful rate
of speed. The negrO's wheel was demol-
ished and Warren wall Knocked into I'M
consciousness The little fellow IS the
only child OF Mr. and Mrs. wall. and they
are almost frantic with grief. DR.. Ander-
son is ministefug TO him. and az last ac-
counts there were hopes that he would
rally.
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tier tronhle.
TWO TRAGEDIES
In cities by the Sea-NeSro and Po-
Iicemnn Killed.

NORFOLK VA. August i0-Cspecial.
John Smith the accused murderer OF
Charles Wyatt in Portsmouth. has been
Identified as the would-be murderer Of
Constable Matthews, whom ne assaulted
week ago with "a coupling pin, ana an
- ------r--TS;,sTTIo1; growing out OF the wyatt
murder caused another tragedy carly this
morning IN Portsmouth. Shortly after
midnight owen j. Cosgrove, proprietor
Of IA bar on London street killed William
France a negro musician. Cosgroye was
seen at the county jail this morning.
and said that the shooting Was accidental.
Ie was IN the act Of loading his pistol
and had placed Ave cartridges in the ie-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11

ell by Mr.. Boudar. the expert account
ant, Is a great surprise to him. re was
never advised with or asked to explain
any of the matters wherein the report
reflects upon him The report is inaccu-
rate and unjust. and a generous public
is earnestly asked 10 withhold the forn,n-
ton Of any opinion detrimental to him
In the matter. and assures them that
thorough, accurate, and impartial inves-
tgation Of all his books and transactions
as collector Of taxes for the city Of Dam
vile will vindicate him against any ufi-
Just charge or suspicion OF infdelity or
inefilciency. Respectfully.
Sgned) WILLIAM AYRES. Jr.,
Collector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
Gzse,ss lssslss;Ssiss596H

siderable quantities was mixed with the
now
height with tho water, and the exhibition
Of tremendous force was appalling 20 the
last degree No geyser Of the Yellow
stone ever displayed such activity. Tho
column OF muddy water was like a great
pillar extending almost 20 the clouds. and
failing back 10 earth again In graceful
fssto0ns The force exertod was equal
TO thousand powerful engines For
two weeks this phenomenon has been
active. though some diminution OF the
force exerted - beginning 10 be apparent.
The flow OF water Is enormous. and, the
country being fat. som9 difficulty Is APP
pretended In It's control
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
WEST POINT CADETS.
Competitive Examinations - Colonel
Whftchcnd's Condition.

AMHERST, VA, August 1O.-(Special)-
At the competitive examination closed
here to-day for the selection of a cadet,
congressional district, Mr.. w. D. A. An
derson. of Lexington. received the highest
mark. Mr.. Mayo Cabell, Of Norwood, Mel
son county, stood second, and Mr.. John
w Lee. of Lexington. third. The Exam
lining Board consisted of EIessrs. ". A..
Bowes, Of Staunton, and c. l.. Scott and
a. e. STROBE. of Amherst. There were
sixteen applicants, representing nearly
every part Of the district.
The condition of Colonel Thomas White
head IS somewhat improved, and the
fears of his friends are in measure al
layed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
4 blackstone Dance.

BLACKSTONE, VA, August lO-(Spe-
clal)-A delightful dance was given by
the young people OF Blackstone in the
Masonic banquet hail on Tuesday night
The chaperons were MIS-. j. NJ. Harris
and Mrs Charles Weislger. Among those
present were Misses Gerald Pryor and
Emily TONNES, of Petersburg; Fannie, Biz
die, Martha. and Matte Epes. Helen Har-
ris. Mary Fitzgerald, Louise Budd. and
BrOadus OF Caroline county; Lizzie Doyle,
Of Dinwiddie county; Sarah Wesiger Of
Richmond; Matte Hardy, Nellie Nitta,
and Maria Tugele, India and Bette Good
wynn Happie Robertson. Mary and Flo
renee Atkinson. - Tucker of Amelia
county: Susie Hite, Of Lunenburg county;
e. Tu iiaie' W. J. and Logan Harris, Sam
GRAY r.. A Epes. =. r.. Edw,. Allan.
Travis F.. Travis, Branch. Segar. and
W. g. Epes r.. Jones. w. a. Taylor. i.
II. Hardaway. J. s Hardaway. Herbert
Hardy. Tom MadduX, VIII Robertson,
paul Roper Of Petersburg, II. L. Chlorine,
r. Hubbard n. II. and c. l. Carter. Dab
new and Binham Morris. and Hon ), +.
Fines. Hon. r. Turnbull of Brunswick;
non Robert Southall, Of Amelia; Hon.
q q Passmore. of Lunenburg; Dr. y. G.
Eooth of Carriers Grove. and others.
Music was furnished by the Blackstone
String Band
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A REMARKABLE GEYsER.
II Throws n Column of Water five
Hundred Feet High.
CSclentifc American


The people of Southern California have
recently been favored with one OF the
most extraordinary exhibitions Of ma
tural phenomena on record, one which
has even astonished beyond measurement
all classes OF a community familiar AL
ready with instances OF what nature can
accomplish when its sets out to DO some
thing out OF the common.
southern callfoFnians are 50 used 70
shocks OF earthquakes. incipient volca-
noes. or threatening tidal waves that II
takes something extremely eruptive 10
disturb their ordinary eomposnre. but
the successful effort OF rural rancher
in his search for water with whicn 10
irrigate hts fields. parched with long
drouth. has turned the gaze OF the whoie
State toward the little town OF Whittier,
a hamlet located in the neighborhood OF
Los Angeles.
some weeks ago u farmer named
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
The Surry Light ArtiIIery-A Rum
nMnN Accident.

WAVERLY. VA. August 1o.-(Special)
The surviving veterans Of the Surry Light
Artillery met in reunion at Spring Hill,
Sussex county, about six miles from this
place, to-day. The welcome address was
delivered by Judge j. f. West, Of Waiver
ly, and x-Commonwealth's- Attorney
Samuel T. Drewry delivered an address
upon the life Of the Confederate soldier.
Rev. w. e. Allen, of Wakefield. was mas
ter of ceremonies. The Dendron Brass
Band was present, and furnished sacred
and patriotic music. Six hundred people
were present. and the day was pleasant
~ spent The veterans meet next year at
Dendron. Va.
A horse owned by Mr.. Z. A. Hatch took
fright from the train near Wakefield to-
day and ran away, demolishing the buggy
and throwing Mr.. Hatch TO the ground,
breaking his leg in three places
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
OLD BURG AND VICINITY.
Died In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Demo-
Gratis.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, August To-
(Special) Mrs. Laura Parks, native Of
this city, and widow of Captain Henry
Parks. died in Baltimore yesterday. Mrs.
Sallie Nossett and Mrs. John II. Robin
son, Of this city, are her sisters. The de-
ceased was an estimable Christian lady,
and has large circle of friends here,
who mourn her demise.
Mrs. Mary Ann Monteith. Of Dodi. stat
ford county, died yesterday. She was IN
the 18th year Of her age, and highly es-
teemed by all who knew her. brother,
Captain James Monteith. survives her.
The Democratic Executive Committee
Of Stafford will meet at the courthouse
next Wednesday (cOurt-daO for reorga-
nization, and the selecting Of a day to
hold primaries for the election OF dele
gates 20 the House Of Delegates conven-
ton.
The condition Of Mrs. Laura Heiser, who
Is quite 81. is thought to be somewhat i'm
proved this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
DANVILLE's sENsATtoN
Over Mr.. Boudnr's Report-'"rd from
the Collector.

DANVILLE. VA. August n-'SpeciaD
Tho report of Mr.. Boudar, tho expert ac-
countont showing several city officials TO
he dereict in their duty officially, when
was submitted 10 the Council last night
and published In full In this mornings
daily Register. came like bombshell
and created a decided sensation. Mr..
William Ayres. Jr.. who has been city
TAR Collector for eighteen years. has Is
sued the following card 10 the public:
The undersigned begs leave 10 saJ that
the report just made To tina City Coun-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
DEATHS.

ROBERTS. Died. August 10. 1879. at ga
p. NJ. az The home OF his mother. No.
g2l-2 north Seventh street. JOHN y.
ROBERTS. I'm his nth year.
Funeral 81 p. NJ. TO-DAY. from
seventh-Street Christian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
For the Pacific Cable.

MELBOURNE. August 10.-The Assem-
bly of Victoria to-day adopted a resolu-
ton pledeing the colony TO join the Pacific
cable scheme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11

Old papers for sale at i5c. per hundged
Ut the Dispatch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
Sparkling, Refreshing, Invigorating.
Cures Headache g. Indigestion
IT SHOULD BEL IN EVERY HOME

Put No in handy walls: tablets for 10
cents. Is tablets FOR Is cents. at all druS-
eists or sent by mall from 1905 Arch
street Philadelphia. Pa.
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Teieernphic Overflow.

London.--Andrew Carnegie has given
GlO,0)O $4,000 70 found a public library
at Keigley, Yorkshire.
Warren sheaf., 1899-11-16

APPEAL TO REASON, a socialistic
democratic-populist weekly, has come
to Our table, and in its columns is an
announcement that it will continue to
be sent to all editors as campaign
sheet. The principles that it will
oppose, it says, are ''entrenched by
all the education, and customs of
many ages past''-and supported
by almost every dollar of existing
wealth and all the institutions of to-
day. According to its theory then
all the accumulated experience and
wisdom of the race counts for nought,
and should be cast aside. All the
civilization and education of today
should be thrown away and humanity
make another start from the confines
of barbarism, from where it emerged
centuries ago with the hope that an
other and better civilization can be
evolved. But the human race is not
likely to do anything of the kind. A
higher power and greater mind
than that possessed by the editor of
Appeal to Reason guides the destin-
ies of mankind, and his efforts to
make the world over as we'll as to
make democratic votes will fail.
Warren sheaf., 1899-11-16

The jubilee number of the St. Paul
Pioneer Press, issued Nov. 9, COM
memorating the 50th anniversary of
its founding, was truly great issue,
that in its GA we'll filled pages reflect
ed not only the marvellous growth
and development of the paper, but
also: of the state of Minnesota, and
the entire Northwest, during the half
century just passed. As a purveyor
of news, the Pioneer Press stands at
the head, and its editorials are gener-
ally sound and reliable. Of yellow
journalism it has scarcely taint.
Long live the Pioneer Press! Won
der what kind of an issue will be got
ten out when it has made its cen
turyarun, - - ~ - =. II ,,--
Warren sheaf., 1899-11-16

VERY meager reports from the seat
of war in Africa have been obtained
this week. As the British control all
the cables from there it is safe to say
there have been no British victories,
as they doubtless would have been
made public. It is very probable
that the British army at Ladysmith
has been forced to surrender.
Warren sheaf., 1899-11-16
VIKING
=. =
Nov. IL, 1899.

-. ..+-:ss :: i: go s., :: Nov. IL, 1899.
News have now accumulated so
long and, of late, SO fast, that further
delay in making them public is un-
warranted. -
Carl o. Anderson has secured work
as hired man for John Branson.
Some wheat has been drawn by a
pumber of farmers; others are in no
hurry to sell yet.
Miss Annie Tornell went to Warren
some time ago.
Miss Christine Engen also made
ready to leave about two weeks since.
Much ditching has been done this
. fall; but the new grader has been
little used.
August Peterson has been trying a
new Hapgood gang plow. Il was
painted green, but it seemed to do
it's work like an experienced plow.
Geese and goose hunters are in
abundance this fall. It would not be
safe to assert which are the more nu-
merous, geese or hunters; but one
fact is known, the hunters fall down
more often on account of the geese,
than the latter fall from the effect of
the hunters guns.
Gust. Sustad, central Viking lad,
left for the woods short time ago.
Miss Annie Peterson spent few
days visiting with Andrew Peterson g,
in town of .Brislet.
Rev. Tornell came back from the
southern part of the state a week ago
to-day.
When Thanksgiving comes, don't
forget to mention things not wholly
agreeable thatswe should be thankful
for A thundershower is not all
pleasant, but it purifes the air and
makes us ever so much more buoyant
after it has passed.
An individual is trying to make
himself famous" or ridiculous, or
4 p
Warren sheaf., 1899-11-16

something, by criticizing scholars
and teacher Of his district. The mas
ter, however, after talking the matter
over with the school board, has de-
cided to take the matter philosophic-
ally-to remember the thundershower
when Thanksgiving arrives, and to
think that the chaff must be useful to
enable the harvester to gather the
grain, though, of course, both must
be thrashed before they are hauled to
their different and Indifferent mar
kets. Another thought strikes US
forcibly: Is it possible that the pres
ence of SO many wild geese is in any
way SO contagious that it affects the
minds of some people?
An agreeable and spicy time was
had at Olaf Larson's yesterday, by
the principal personages from section
80, and some other neighbors.
During these incompatible autumn
days, our school has progressed we'll.
If the weather continue thusly, an
other six weeks of school will be held.
Then comes Christmas:
Then away with Try cloud that our pleasure
might enshrowd,
And away with ey'ry word and look unkind;
Let old quarrels all be healed, and old friend
ship closer sealed,
And our hearts with purer, sweeter ties en-
twined." I
But don't leave off inquiring for
any useful news and gossip, mean
while you're wondering about the
silence of BOB B,