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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
CHASE CITY.
Hunters Are Acknowledgment
Forme Points.

CHASD CITY. VA, October lt.-lSpe-
al.)-Hunters from the Northern States
have arrived here with dogs and guns In
search Of hunting-grounds for birds and
deer. Game is plentiful. There are not
many local sportsmen, and outsiders Mlli
have practically monopoly OF hunung,
The best indications of more prosperous
times with the farmers are the new 'ehl-
cies and new furniture carried back with
them after selling their crops
Invitations have been issued Tor the
marriage of Miss Fannie Hughes, young
est daughter OF ex-Mayor John II. Hughes,
OF this place. TO Mr.. J. X. Pruden, 4
prominent merchant OF Chase City, oa the
18th OF the present month.
Also. OF Miss Hattie Hardy, one OF our
most popular young ladies, 10 Mr.. Robert
Clinton Garden, of Richmond, on OCTOBER
26th. at 3 o'clock i. NJ, at the Presby-
terrain church here.
Among the visitors here now 10 get the
benefit Of the waters and for recrea-r-sn
arc Mrs. James n. Boyd, of Richmond
Miss Lizzie Edmunds, OF Halifax; John
$. Lucan, OF Cantonsville, Md, and ldr
and Mrs. H. II. Taylor and W. j. starr
of Bridgeport, Conn.
Mr.. John A. Roberts, formerly a ner-
chant at Clifton Forge, has moved refe
with his family, and purchased i iesl-
There is little interest in politics here
IT. +. Hutchinson, the Democratic nomi'
neo for the House of Delegates, mas no
opposition, is acceptable TO all parties
ana his election is assured.
Many people will go from this section
tc your grand carnival and 10 see the
launching OF the Shubricls the last of this
month
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
When He Was Awaiting Trial for
Robbery.

WINCHESTER, VA. october G.-(Spe-
cial.)-John Morrison, a young man Of
this city. who, together with Thomas
Morrison, his brother. and Harry NJ. An
derson, has been in Jail at Romney, W.
Va, awaiting trial for robbery. escaped
from jail last night and has not been cap
tured. The three men occupied different
cells. but during the day were allowed the
freedom of the corridor. Yesterday du-
ring Jailer Monroe's absence from town,
they succeeded in cutting a hole eighteen
inches square I'm the wall. John and
Thomas Morrison succeeded in getting
out in the iail-yard, when the escape was
accidentally detected by Ellis Maloney'
the temporary jailer. About o'clock last
night he went to the cell with some ap-
pies for the prisoners and saw that the
two MorrisOns were missing. Anderson
was SIN in the cell. Maloney gave an
alarm. and captured Thomas Morrison as
he was scaling the jail wall. John Nor
rison IS still at large. hundreds or men
ara searching for him. Sheriff Monroe
has offered 500 reward for his capture
Anderson has been convicted, and was
awaiting sentence. The lowest penalty ID
ten years. yet ne refused TO escape the
three men belonged TO highly-respected
families in Winchester and were arrested
FOR robbing an old man Of over 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

graphy invented by Signor Marconi, who
will personally supervise the Proposed
tests along the Jersey coast. IL the tests
should show the utility OF the system for
naval purposes the officers believe it will
DO adopted They are deeply interested
IN the scientific experiments to be con-
Quoted aboard. 1t is possible that the
Indiana may be substituted for the New
York
The autumn firing practice with the
great guns of the disappearing batteries
recently installed at Fort Monroe, has
proved unusually interesting this year.
! The naval ordnance officers attached TO
the North Atlantic Squadron have had an
opportunity to inspect the great range
finder. and 10 observe the scheme OF ana
defences in operation. They were great
" impressed by the range and accuracy
OF the 10 inch disappearing rife, ana
many Of them declared that the fort, IN
It's present condition. is really impregna-
bic. The new system OF lO-inch disap-
pearing rife batteries is now practically
completed. the emplacements OF the last
battery being really for the guns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
WANTS $4,000.
A Norfolk lawyers CIaim-StrIise OF
MOuIders.

NORFOLK, VA, October l6.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. w. d. Fender. a Norfolk law
yer, has entered suit here for s2O0 900
against Alexander Brown & Sons. Of Bal
timore. When interviewed regarding the
object 81 the suit, he declared it TO be
for the recovery Of fees for services rem
dered Mr.. Brown IN connection with
the Norfolk and SewelPs Point railroad
scheme. This is one OF the most extern
siye ventures ever undertaken here, and
Mr.. Pender claims to have first proposed
IL TO Mr.. Brown, and TO have secured all
the necessary information and surveys,
upon the strength Of which the Baltimore
banker went into the 100000 deal and
insured its contamination. Therefore,
Mr.. Pender considers his services worth
the amount for which he sues The
wealthy banker will have to come 10
Norfolk 10 defend his suit in November,
as while he was with the Dismal Swamp
party the Virginia officers served pro-
cess upon him.
The moulders Of s. Il. White &
Brothers extensive plow factory, on
Water street, struck for higher wages
this morning. They formed in a body
at the Hotel Gladstone and went down
to the foundry, where they asked for an
advance OF l cent per flask. but one Of
the firm being out Of the city they re-
ceived no definite answer. They expect
a reply tomorrow. Their present pay
is cents per flask with an additional
10 per cent on their earnings at the end
OF the week.
The remains Of Mr.. w. A. Hines OF
Isle OF Wight county, formerly Of Nor
folok. who died at the Johns Hopkins
Hospital. in Baltimore, Friday night ar
rived here on the Washington steamer
this morning, and were taken to 81.
I.uke's Episcopal church. from where the
funeral took place at ii o'clock.
James Davis was captured by police
men In the act OF burglarizing Stroud's
LIQUOR store this morning. His retreat
was cut short by three shots from Police
man Morton's revolver. A confederate
escaped, but left the booty behind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
AFFAIRS IN SAN DOMINGO.
Suits Against Hcureaux Ueirs-PIOt
Against Jiminez Regime.

SAN DOMINGO. October 1.-THE gov
eminent has issued a decree declaring the
late President General Heureaux re-
sponsble for the acknowledgement OF the
government by reason Of his mixing pub
lie with private affairs, and introducing
unlawful currency. and has ordered the
PUtlic Attorney TO proceed against his
heirs. and all whom Il may concern, COM
mencing by attaching the estate. The
decree names a commission of three lead
ing lawyers, whom IL empowers TO CO.
operate with the Public Attorney in the
investigation.
Great Indignation is expressed al the
discovery OF q rebellious plot involving
an attempt to assassindte General Iimi-
ncz and General Nasques. the Provisional
President. MANY persons have been
placed under arrest charged with COM
plcty in the plot ana II is said that fur
thel arrests will be made.
Severe measures are being taken TO in
sure public order, and the country is APP
parently quiet. Business is slowly i'm
proving. There was a public sale yester-
Gay OF paper money. at the ratio Of is 10 l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
The Movements of Several of the
ships.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, October To-
Special Three ships Of the North At
lantic squadron left Hampton Roads this
morning at o'clock for Tompkinsyiile'
n. Y. They were the cruiser New York,
with Rear-Admiral Farquhar aboard, and
the battleships Massachusetts and IN
diana. The vessels passed out or the
Canes M II o'clock. AS the squadron
passed out it met the battleship Texas,
Captain sigsbee. which was sent down
the coast last Friday to blow up wreck
The Texas anchored or Old Point at 10
O'Clock. Its mission to the North caro-
lima coast was accomplished. The Texas,
IT Is understood, will coal before follow
ing the squadron to New York
The cruiser Brooklyn still lies Off Old
Point. with steam up, awaiting the arri-
val OF the gunboat Marietta from Lam
hsrt,s POINT. IL is not expected that the
ships will get away for Manila before to-
morrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
PANIPLIN.
Dedication OF n New Presbyterian
Church.

PAMPLIN CITY, VA October It,
(special.)-The Presbyterians Of this place
dedicated a new church, which they have
lust completed, yesterday Rev. j. {.
Lens. of West Virginia, a former pastor
of the congregation, preached the ser
mon 10 a large and attentive gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Beale, Of Coates
vile. Pa. attended the services. Mrs.
Beaie. while on a visit 10 her husband
Gears ago, became interested in the efforts
which the Presbyterians here were
making to build church, and, prompted
bv n generous and Christian spirit, con,
tributed very largely 10 ii, and secured
its completion. .,,,,o-s
Of the Philanthropic Society, of Hampton
Sidney College, TO know that the cnan-
delier which adorned its former han In
the college building now lights the
church which was dedicated YESTERDAY
The society bought new chandelier
when they removed 10 their new quarters
in the Memorial Hall at Hampden-Sld-
ney. and at the suggestion OF member
of, the society from this place, very klnd,
" donated the old one to the unfinished
PRESBYTERIAN church here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
CLARKE COUNTY.
The Circuit Court-Interesting Suits
Briefs.


BERRYVILLE, VA, October 1j.-(Spe-
cial) 1.-THE regular fall term of the Circuit
Court of Clarke county will convene here
on Friday next with Hon. T. W. Harrison
presiding. The docket is a larger one
than for several terms past. Among the
cases to be heard are two suits for dam
ages for defamation of oharacter-one
brought by r. A. Hart against Mason
Hummer, a prominent farmer on the east
side Of the Shenandoah river and the
other brought by Miss Maggie +. West
against John Gaunt, a farmer equally as
prominent living near Berryvile. Nearly
80 witnesses will be summoned In these
two cases which are attracting a good
deal of attention because of the standing
of the parties sued.
Mrs. Elizabeth Glover widow OF Lewis
Glover, Of this county, died saturday
morning at the home of her daughter-in-
law. Mrs. Eugenia Glover; aged 20 years
With the exception Of several grandchli-
dren and one niece, Mrs. John NJ GLIB
son Mrs. Glover was the last OF her
family She was one of the Oldest per-
sons In the county, and up TO snort
time prior TO her death retained all OF
her faculties.
The crop or apples IN Ciarhe county Is
the largest ever grown in the county.
The quality OF the fruit Is OF the best, and
commands the highest prices. Buyers
from the northern and eastern cities have
been through the county and purchased
the bulk OF the crop, which is now being
prepared for shipment.
Passed Assstant-Surgeon John +. Page,
who was on the Olympia with Admiral
Dewey at the battle Of Manila Bay, ac-
companied by his wife. left this week for
the Mare Island navy-yard. where sur
geon Page has been assigned TO duty on
the Pensacola.
The Berryville Milling Company IS now
having new machinery put Into their mill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
FIVE YEARS EACH
In the Penintentiay - Quarantine
Against Bristol.

ABINGDON, VA, October l6.-(SpeciaL)
In the United States District Court to-
day Judge Paul sentenced five men to
the penitentiary for ten years each for
the murder Of George A. Ratiife. o
deputy marshal, who was shot In husseii
county on the 18th OF last June. Thsy
are William Stroutt. Charles Brown.
Thomas Stroutt, Richard Dye, anu
Charles Newberry. Judge Paul, in SEN
fencing these men. said that It was a re-
proach to the United states that no
heavier penalty could be inflicted. under
the law for such dastardly crime.
Abingdon has made Its quarantine
against the city OF Bristol absolute. and
every possible step Will be made TO pre-
vent smallpox from being brought 10 THIS
place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
Alleged CattIer-steaIer Lynched.

CHICAGO, October ia special 10 the
Chronicle from New Orleans says: Wilson,
La, a little town on the Yazoo and Mis-
siss.ppi Valley railway. l25 miles above
this city. was the scene Of lynching
Sc turday' J. L. Smith (whlte). a former
resident Of the place, but lately of the
Buffalo Greek neighborhood, in Wilkin-
son county, Miss. was strung up 10 q
limb Of a pine tree after being wrested
from the Town Marshal by a posse Of citi-
zens. Smith was charged with having
been the leader of a cattle-stealinS gang
that had infested the county for years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
AN EPIDEMIC.
On Sykes IsIand-CominE Monument
dwelling.

oNANCOCK. VA. October 1s.-(spe-
cial')-The people Of Sykes Island are
much alarmed over what seems to be an
epidemic OF typhoid-fever. which threat
ems TO declmate that fiourishing little
community. Already within the last few
days five persons have tied. those dead
being John W. Leintor, Sadie Furllng-
ton. Rosa Martin, Eliza Evans. On yes
terday there were ten cases reported and
one death; to-day hear OF another death
and eleven new cases. The island Is at
the head OF Pocomoke Sound, is inhabited
by seafaring population chiefly, and
Is but few feet in any part above tide
water. The disease is supposed to have
originated by the peoples using the
water from the very shallow surface
wells.
! The Confederate monument recently
| erected at Parksley by the Harmanson-
! West Camp OF Confederate Veterans. in
memory of their fallen comrades, will be
unveiled on the goth instant Hon. Bever
| ly p. Munford. OF Richmond, will deliver
an address.
A mass-meeting will probably be held
| at Accomac Courthouse at October court
for the purpose Of adopting means by
which tho sentiments Of the Democrats
Of the county can be expressed in for
NAL manner TO the nominees Of the party
| for the House of Delegates from this and
Elizabeth City counties, In regard 10 the
Martin-Tyler senatorial contest.
| The farmers and businessmen OF the
shore are organizing an exchange for the
purpose Of selling and otherwise disposing
OF their truck" II IS thought that a
hundred thousand dollars worth Of stock
will be taken on the Shore, and with that
amount Of money 1t is hoped that the
prices of truck can be controlled to the
extent that farming will be more remu-
lucrative than 1t is at present. Many oil
the most talented businessmen on the
Shore are at the head of the movement
and there seems to be no doubt of sue
cess. i'm a measure, at least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
THE RICHMOND POsT-OFFICE.
Large Increase of Receipts During
the Past Year.

WASHINGTON, October 16.-(Special)-
The report Of the Post-Oflce Depart
ment for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1899, shows that the receipts Of the Rich
mond office have increased largely during
the past year The receipts for 1898 were
500. 1925. while this year they have been
largely over $4,000.
The other large Offices In Virginia all
show a gain in receipts over those of the
last fiscal year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
DISTRESSING DEATH.
Accidentally Shot Himseif-Loudoun
Circuit Court-Farmers Busy.

I.EEsBURG, VA, October ls.-t5peciaD
A distressing death occurred at Irene,
near Hamilton, Loudoun county, or Sat
urday afternoon. Mr.. Albert r. $. Greene
lefI his residence TO shoot rabbits. and
returning, crawled through q wire fence.
pulling the gun after him. The hammer
cqUght In the fence. the gun was dts
charged, and the load entered his head.
killing him instantly. Mr.. Greene was an
active Businessman. well known in bust
ness circles In Washington and other
cities.
Circuit Court. with geod-size docket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Annual Meeting of the Junior order
Large Attendance Promised.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, October "a
(speclal) THE Junior order Of American
Mechanics OF the State of Virginia will
hold their annual meeting here to-mor-
row In Parsons opera-House. About 20
delegates are expected to attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
GEN. sHAFTER's RETIREMENT.
1t Does Not Relieve Him of HIS Vol
unteer Command.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. October 1.-THE
following announcement OF General
SKATERS retirement WAS made to-day:
War Department Washington. October
16.-By direction of the President, Major
Gerera. William r. Shafter. United States
Volunteers (brigadier, United states
army. is retired from active service Oc-
tober t. 1899, as igadier-general, United
States army only. under the provisions
OF the act Of Congress approved June
80 1852. He will remain In command OF
the Department Of California and OF the
Columbia. under his commission as major
general, United states Volunteers, until
further orders.
(Signed) "ELlHU ROOT,
Secretary of War.
"By command Of Major-General Miles.
II. e. COrbin, Adjutant-General.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
TERRIBLE EPIDEMIC IN JAPAN.
Chinese Empress's Choice for Sue
cession TO I<wnng-Hsu.

CHICAGO, October ia special to the
Record from Tacoma. Wash. says:
A terrible epidemic OF dysentery is
sweeping over Japan with fatal results.
Official statistics show that out Of 5000
persons attacked up 10 September 18th.
nearly 1900 have died The authorities
estimate that 10000 cases will be re-
corded by the end Of October.
Picking adVices state that the Empress
Dowager has selected Pu Tsuan, the g
year-old son Of Tsai Ian, to succeed
Kwang Hsu as Chinese Emperor. The boy
candidate speaks only Manchui New re-
bellions have broken out IN Szechun and
Huan. The Thibetan King at Tachlenlu
has abdicated. being practically deposed
by Chinese officials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
NAVAL NOTES.
To Test Ma-cont System-The Fort
Monroe Defences.

NORFOLK, VA, october 1S.-lSpeciaL)
The flagship New York and the battieship
Massachusetts,, Immediately upon their
return to New York. whittier the feet
sailed to-day. will be equipped with all
apparatus necessary for experimenting
with the new system OF wireless teie-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

w VA october i6.-tSpeciai (--Sanuel
smoot' aged 70, OF Tsxewell county. Va.
dIsd this Afternoon at Boone Courthouse.
w va. He formerly resided IN Boone
county, where ne was Circuit Court Clerk
IN the seventies. fie wss cL = buslnsse
trlp and was IN but short TINA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

began here to-day, Judge {. II. Nicoi pre-
siding, but the attendance Is smaller than
usual, farmers being busy seeding wheat.
That already sOwn Is coming up beauu-
fully, and the fall pastures are me.
Stock cattle are arriving, and bringing
good even high, prices. Graz'eTs say
they are too high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

this State We want TO prevent giving
the State TO Mckinley. as in 1885, even
when ". j. Bryan had majority Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

here. and will soon be ready to receiver
wheat The Barnard e Leas Manufac-
turing Company. of Moline. H., are fur
nishing the new machinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17
Great Carpet Values.

The best OF the Imported and Domestic
Carpet productions are here. Not an old
pattern, and the handsomest OF the new
est. We undersell. Proof:
Ingram Carpets, pc. up.
Good Wool ingram Carpets, 5Oc. up.
Extra-Q Quality Brussels Carpets. 75c. UP.
Good Brussels Carpets, zoe.
2sx5.-inch Jute Smyrna Rugs. roc.
RUGS or EVERY SIZE AND DE
SCRIPTION.
Velvets Administers, and Moduette Car
pets at the lowest prices-MADE, LAID,
AND LINED FREE OF CHARGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-17

We strive too sincerely to win
10
esour T.
toned proofaw aitsY a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-05

the salvage people in handling stock
OF fire-damaged groceries is cleansing
1t of all odor and signs or smoke. That
accomplished, there IS small dlfnculty
in selling the dry stock, repapered ana
carefully packed, for almost as much
as it would have brought before the
fire. Thus where the salvage industry
is conducted for tho benefit OF the in
surance companies when nave PAID
insurers for total losses the insurance
men very often receive a sum OF mon
ey which considerably nghtens the
burden of their losses.
One stock which Is quite capable OF
appalling even the most experienced
salvage man is fire-ldmaged clothing.
and the fellow who takes charge OF
the work of restortnE II for savage
company must know the business from
A to lizard. After the garments have
been dried they mus, be gone over and
thoroughly inspected by experienced
tailors, who diligently strive to oblit-
crate all evidence OF damage. In order
to destroy such marks garments are
frequently changed IN size and style.
Perhaps an entire stock of coats occu-
pied such position in a great hre
that sleeve of each was burned
away That, howevcr, would not make
the garments a total loss to the sal
wage company. The costs would be so
patched up as to bring satisfactory
price at the forthcoming fire sale,
which terminates the ottices of the sal
wage company. Som'times at these
fire sales goods which We're miles and
miles away from the scene of the fire
are mingled with the damaged stock
for the purpose of striking an aver
age, and to max them look like
wrecked garments they are drenched
before the sale. Perhaps the real ter
ror of the salvage man in stock or
hardware damaged by fire. Hardware
and cutlery are Invariably difficult to
handle, because rust makes them un-
salable. When they are tumbled and
tossed from a burnadout establish
ment, highly polished steel, rifles, shot
guns, revolvers, pocket knives, raZors,
plated ware, saws, chisels, planes and
axes appear to be utterly useless and
only fit to grace the refuse heap. But
shortly after they have been carted
away by the salvage company TO
rooms especially engaged for their re-
Mobilization these articles take on
vastly different aspect, BY means OF
grindstones, POLISHING machines, burn
ishing tools and acid baths the metal
is made to look fresh and new. Old
handles are replaced with new ones
made of rubber, horn, ivory, celluloid
or other suitable materials, and all OF
the small articles common to the hard
ware and cutlery trad are fastened on
fresh cards or packed in new boxes.
Stock which is ruined beyond recov-
cry is disposed of to the junk dealers"
New York Sun.