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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE RALEIGH & WESTERN.
chief Engineer nacGresor Ta1,ss OF

I
It's Plans-The Cummock Mines.
GREENSBORO. N c.. December 81.
tspecial.) - Mr.. George G. MaeGregor,
Chief Engineer OF the Raleigh and West
ern Railway. returned On Tuesday even
ing from New York.
He says that the surveyed line from
its connection with the Seahoard Air Line
at CoIon. thirty-nine miles west of
Raleigh, to Greensboro, has been finally
located and adopted; that of the line,
eight miles. between Colon and the
Cumnock mines. are now in operation.
and fifteen miles additional towards
Greensboro are graded. and that two
iron bridgesSof 1s0-feet span each. one
Tor use at Cumnock, the other at Ram
seur, at both Of which points the line
crosses Deep river. have been bought
and are now on the ground ready for
creation.
The location of the line. he states. has
been made with view Of Offering all
possible accommodation to the various
Industries along The route, while the
alignment and grades are all favorable
for economical operation. The cost OF
construction is reasonable in view Of the
country.
Mr. MacGregor admits that while north
he was Informed that the railway COM
pany had arranged to acquire the Cum
mock coal mines and open them on q
large scale.
Such Of the present product OF 3 the
mines as is not shipped to local industries
On the Seaboard Air Line. Raleigh being
among the localities that take large ton-
mage, goes 20 Greensboro. High Point.
Pomona, Rand1sman. Ramseur. Winston
and sundry points on the Southern Rail-
way. The demand is far in excess of the
ua7
completed. 1t Is believed that the entire
output of the mines Will be absorbed by
Industries on the rails of 1his company.
a In this connection Mr.. lIacGrcgor
thinks that his company Will prove YER
table dsliyerance to this section, ex-
pressing The opinipn that 18th the evn-
luton ofs@tle rians nov under conten1-
rlation, s. 80 coal MI not only he pos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
I'M GREENSBORO.
=. Or. Hattie win Probably Be
sc,.1ed Notes.

GREENSBORO, y; c. lamar lamar, Ii -
specialHRev. DR.. Henry w Battle. o. ..
.,eters burg. arrived IN the city TUESDAY
light and IS stepping with his ki a Iao.
5yer the field with a view TO consldetlHs
i cali to the First Baptist church wn ls
5.ould probably be rendered MIN In tns ne
vent Of his being favorabiy impressed
Nth the church and the Opportunities
or usefulness which it would afford MIN
e. L. Norton. travelling solicitor tor the
american Telephone and Telegraph COM
,any, is here securing subscribers to a
oeaI eSshangs. which. aa says. his cen
.ecided opposition from some quarters.
". Forbis who for rwenty-sight
years has ESen in the furniture and uIl-
ertaking business In this place. has sold
nut to his partner. E. Poole. anu bought
1 farm. to which he viii retire for rest
md recuperation.
lit is learned on good authority that
n the coming year there will be at rsaSt
zwo important WatsE,power. Developments
industries At one of them. and possl-
Y both, there viii be developed power
for electrical transmission as well as
for local purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
IQPIgIIl VICTIMS!
CITY OF NOHF0I. X HAS GoHTRI-3
BuTED FOUR ALREADY THIS
CHRISTsIAs.
LOCKJAlV 70 { OWED WOUNDS.
Son OF john Brumaley,yH Was the Lar
est Unfortunate-ca.e Of vi11ic..
White q Little sesro-Republ1can
PolItIc.-Sorfo1L,.B Hank se1ear1ng...
j Other Statistics.


NORFOLK, "a. January -Four
deaths from lock jaw as result Of
the deadly toy pistol IS NorfoIk.s Christ
mas record TIE IittleS 5-year-old son of
John BruEsIe5 he latest victim
Health Clerz7Pannil1 to-day refused to
issue burial permit in the case of
Willie " bite. a 9-year-old colored
boy, who died from lockjaw. and the
case vas turned over to Coroner FL p.
QdenthaI, who will make an investiga-
ton. The mother Of the boy notified the
police that her son had died from the
effects Of being shot in the hand with
toy pistol by another boy Christmas
day. The mother was sent to magis-
rate's office, but being so grieved at
the time over the death OF her child, al
lowed the criminal action which she
had first thought Of taking against the
boy who shot Willie to drop. Coroner
odenthal will look into the case
TIE white boy died yesterday afternoon
within an hour after he was seen by a
physician. The first victim was 13-year-5
old Charles Morris. and the second S.
year-old Harold Horney, who died early
yesterday morning at his widowed moth
er's home on East Brambletcn avenue in
this city.
TO SUE A NEWSPAPER.
ALA. Bakhish the young son Of Ne.la
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

Bakhish. Church-sireet herb doctor
brought suit in the court of law and
chancery here to-day against the Vir-
ginian Pilot newspaper, claiming St, 600
for alleged libel. The suit grows out Of
publication Of an arrest for alleged
larceny.
No declaration has been filed as yet,
and there are those who say the plain
tiff has no grounds for a suit The ac-
ton was brought in the same court in
which the Tilton libel suit against the
Attorney J. Lindsay. Heard is counsel for
Bakhish, who sues by his father and
next friend.
REPUBLICAN POLITICS.
Captain C. H, Causey. Republican cam
didate for Congress. is here opposing the.
recommendation of National Committee
man Bowden of Captain Nichols for post
master. He claims that Captain Nichols
is not an active party worker,
Hugh Miller. Assistant United States
District Attorney, will hold a political
meeting at the Academy OF Music week
after next for the purpose of discussing
local Republican politics ard the rela-
tons OF certain local Republicans to the
election Of November 5. 1902, which res
suited in Messrs. John Whitehead and
C. "A. Woodward being awarded cert1fl-a
Gates as members of the House of Dele
gates from Norfolk
NORFOLK'S BANK ClEARINGS.
The bank clearings Of Norfolk were
s77ts9.ess# in 1902. This is 81 .00o, 900 more
than last year.
The Emancipation day parade Of the
colored people here today was one OF
the most nota Bile in years. Services We're
a afterwards held at st ohn's church
Ross Evans, an official Of Norfolk coun-
ty,y is dead of heart disease
Six hundred couples even were married
in Norfolk last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
TIL TUBULAR Fight.
FOUND DEMAND FOR SHARES.
5Auerh.cA Declines to Deliver Them.
Pay. No Attention 10 Threats-
S HARRIS and xeumana Depart De-
e1arsnE Purpose To Bring Both
+ Civil and CRIMINAL Action.

The status quo OF the Canadian Tubu-
lar Steamship Company was unchanged
Yesterday. Messrs. Harris and Neumann
having repeated their demand on Mr.
Auerbach for the delivery Of the 12.-s
go shares OF Etock to which Harris was
apparently entitled by The terms Of the
writer agreement between himself and
Auerbach, and the latter refusing to de-
liver the same.
The demand was made through Mr..
Eppa Hunton. Jr.. Of Hunton. Williams
G. Anderson. whom Messrs. Harris and
Neumann have retained to represent
them.
Mr. Harris denies that he had any
Igreeenent With Mr. Auerpaeh to pro-.
mole the company and that such services
constituted any part Of the considera-
don Tor the $500 shares of stock.
LEAVE FOR NEW YORK.
Harris and Neumann departed yester-
Cay afternoon for New Fork after max
lne the following statement as to their
further steps:
eve win bring suit In New Jersey to
wind up the affairs of the company On
the ground Of its being insoIvent. their
MISREPRESENTATION OF money, and being
fraudulent This suit will be brought by
q stakeholder of record.
Mr.. Harris Will go to Montreal where
he paid over 1853 to Mr.. Auerbach There
E lie WILL luSLiEUbc G1ii1IiAai sur <1eseit'@s
him for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. We are acting under legal adj
-ice. having retained Blair & Layerty,
OF Montreal, and civil and criminal
lawyer in New York, In addition TO our
Richmond advisers.
WHAT MR. AuERBACH SAYS.
When asked for a statement as to the
status Of the matter yesterday Nj. Auer~
bach said:
"A demand was made upon me this
afternoon by Harris, through my counsel
Mr.. II L. Watson. of Watson and Skip
with, for the delivery to him of 1860
shares Of stock This demand refused
Now II this man Harris has any claim
against me, why does he not assert it in
The Canadian courts. This. however. he
dares not do. He seems to prefer instead,
to indulge In personal abuse and threats
against me and In Misrepresentation Of
.he standing Of the company.
AS for Newman, who is here with Har-
1is, had never met or communicated
with him before. He claims he purchased
i've dollars worth of stock, upon the
strength Of which, as a stock-holder, he
now asserts that unless accede to their
demands they will break the company
To these threats 1 pay no attention.
81 appreciate very much the action OF
90 Dispatch In having taken the trouble
ascertain my standing and reputation
In my home, Montreal. Canada, as pub
lished by them this morning, and would
now suggest ...at similar enquiry be made
at the American consuTS Office at Mon
treal. as to the character and reputation
In that city Of Samuel Harris. OF the
Home Remedy Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
MRS. MORAN's MISHAP.
Struck By q Gar at Main and Lona-
hardy Street Yesterday.

Mrs NJ Moran. OF t5a5 West Cary
street, was crossing Main street at Lous-
hardy. on her way to church. at 7:ao
o'clock yesterday morning. when she Was
struck by Main-street car. In charge
OF motorman Zimmerman. Mrs Moran
who is about seventy years old, had her
leg broken between the ankle ard tbs
knee.
Il was very foggy when she tried TO
cross In 'front.' OF the car. She says 1T
was her own fault.
Or. H. Stuart AacLeau aad DIR. Cole-
man attended her Sir. afacLeaa reported
last night that Mrs. Moran was getting
along nicely. He said there was no rea-
son to suppose she would rot recover,
notwithstanding her age. as tna leg VISA
simply fractured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE FRI mi N ERGER.
Believed to Have BeenA Abandoned
Pm bic Anairs In RnlciSh .

E0bltC Affairs In q hd1GA2 H.
.January 1.tSpe-
cIalJ-TWo cotton mill men we're heard
B talking here ard one said he believed the
Fries merger of cotton mills had failed:
s for the present, at & least. because Of the
ket; that the arm which at first intended
10 undsrWHte the merger found itself uus
able to do so. but that perhaps another
firm might come forward and take up
s that matter. He went on to say that
he did not care how the matter turned
gut, though his mill had signed papers 70
enter the merger; his reason for not car
ing being that the mills are making
money.
TO examine their report to Governor Ay.
cock and the Legislature The fsca.
year of the penitentiary ended December
Ist, while that of the State ended No
Fember Both.
Governor Aycock's message is now be-
ing tFpewritten. It viii make about fort!
pages Of legal cap. One may be SURE
that It will be a strong document, well
worth reading.
sPERlNTENDENT JOINER Mad.
State Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
T ton Joyner was angry to-day, and very
properly so, at report received from a
certain county that a school committee
declined to have over two months school
in the year. though the funds are on
hand for four-months' school, which IS
required by law. Mr.. Joyner wrote the
countyt Board of Educal.on to dismiss
at once that school committee The lat
ter cannot be convinced of its duty. It
has already been cited to appear before
the Board Of Education.
James H Young (co1ored) now a clerk
in the revenue collectors Office here, is
an aspirant for the position Of Minister
to Liberia, but says he will not make
any scramble for the position
SOME CHEAP COAL
It is the plan Of the Raleigh and West
ern railway, which is now under con-
struction. to buy the soft coal mine at
Cumnock. This coal is now sold here
at $3.50 ton. The price was not raised
this season. The output is small
Professor Linscott. of the chair Of
Latin at the State University died sud-
denly yesterday.
= Insurance Commissioner Young has re-
turned from Greensboro. where he look
ed into the matter OF unlicensed agents
who were secretly doing some business
Secretary Of State Grimes, who spent
the holidays at his homo in Pitt county,
has returned here.
The public buildings were closed to-
day, as were. the banks. The negroes
celebrated in good style the fortieth anni-
versary of emancipation.
Walter Clark was to-day sworn in as
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
DIR. ,I,Leun To Be Expelled.

mittee on Privileges aud Elections VIII
meet next Tuesday ard formulate re.
port to the full committee In the case OF
DR.. e. P. Mclean. the member from
ateckIanburg. who has SO far declined "a
take the oath It is certain that the ma
iority OF the subcommittee viii recon-
mend the expulsion Of Dr.. Mclean I la
report will be ratified and cor dr-ssd ~
the full committee A writ OF election VIII
be then issued to I'll vacancy from NECK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
Greenrille (N. CO Weddings.

GREENVILLE, N. c., January H.
fSpeciaL)-At s o'clock yesterday morn
ing at the home of ex-State Senator A.
a. Forbes. his daughter. Miss Deloise.
and Mr.. Luther NJ. Savage. were mar
RED by Rev. J.. N Booth pastor of the
Memorial Baptist church. The attend
ants were Mr.. E. Barrett with Miss
Lucy Forbes: Mr.. T. w. Skinner with
Miss Mary Moye. and 31r. NJ. E. T.
Forbes with Miss Emily Higgs. The
couple left on the morning train for a
tour North.
At $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon at the
home Of Mr.. E. B. Dudley. his daughter.
Miss: Martha. and Nr. Edward Forbes
were married by Rev. j. n. Booth. It
was a quiet home marriage with only a
fa- fria 1c# 1,,T 10 i,-ae ar,t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
A MIDNIGHT BLAzE. in
THE TOWN OF RADFoRD
Citizens Forgot To Notffy
the Fire observation-disclosures
Inctfectua1ly Used-Loss VIII
Reach $4,000.

EAST RADFORD, VA, January L.
Specialists the result of last nights
FIRE. five dwelling houses on Fourth street
owned by the Virginia Iron, Coal ana
Coke Company, are in ashes and nun
Der Of families w:..lout homes
The fire broke out about midnight in
the kitchen Of the house occupied by the
families OF Messrs. r. H. and William
Ratclife. who lost all Of their house
hold effects. The pipe works hose was
Immediately obtained. but as 1t could not
be adjusted to the water plugs dynamite
was used to check the flames. This. too,
proved Intellectual, and owing to the ex-
element OF the spectators. the fire de-
partment was not notified. The fire was
discovered, however, by Truman Billiard,
assistant foreman Of the fire company,
during an intermission of the german,
about o'clock. He sounded the alarm,
and with the assistance Of several Of the
dancers, got the company's hose to the
scene of the fire. more than mile dis.
tant. Five houses had then been con-
sumed. and the sixth In the row was Just
ready to become ignited. but was saved
and the flames checked IN their rapid
course. The loss Is about $4,o00, mostly
covered by insurance.
The Virginia Anthracite Coal Company.
that purchased the Kirnball coal mines
and the Clifford coal lands at Belspring,
viii take possession the 10th of the month,
and will develop the mines to their full
capacity. Mr.. John P. PARROT. agent for
the company. which Is mainly composed
OF New York capitalists. was In town to-
day. and stans that the work OF In
creasing the output OF the mines would
begin imnedia tely, and their office be To-
Gated either at Radford or Belspring
Mrs Mary Eskridge, widow Of Senator
Eskridge, is reported dying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
CAROLINA FREIGHT RATES.
Business Mems Move To Prevent
Discriminn tions-Wi1m News.

p y
Discriminat ions-Wi1minsto News.
WILMINGTON, N. c., January II
President j. w. Hanes. Of tina winston
Salem Chamber Of Commerce. who Is at
the head Of the movement for a meeting
Of the representative business men Of
the State to consider the question of
freight rate discrimination by the rail-
roads, has issued call to the trades
bodies of North Carolina to sand delega-
tons to Greensboro on the afternoon of
January s, at whSh time a conference
will be held and some plan of action de-
termined upon, The =. ilmington Cham
Der Of Commerce viii be represented and
will cooperate in any reasonable action
looking to a remedy for the conditions
com planned Of
The first outward manifestation of
fight against the liquor element in the
city came yesterday evening. when
number Of prohibitionists employed Mr..
George Rountree. an able member OF
the local bar. to appear before the coun-
ty Commissioners and see that the p
plications for renewal of licenses for the
new year compiled strictly with the law
governing same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

TIE larger portion Of the fair maidens
gathered at the hospitabie home to en-
gags IN tS feStlss The apaG Meps
thrown wide open and the light fantastic
was tripped until the small hours Of the
coming morn gave the guests Of the eve
collation. prepared by the veteran caterer.
Captain jim Ash. and superintsnded by
Aunt Lizzie . the hostess Of the evening.
The music for the occasion vas 1UTnsh
Seawell and Master Seaweu. and heartily
enjoyed The feature of the evening was
a number Of artistic fancy dances exc
cuted by Master seawell and Dir. George
Harwood.
NewbiII Eva Richardson. Einora Duffy.
H HIse. W R,9n sEge Kowe Jessie
Ian Ash. Ruby and Fannie Ash. Mrs.
Dick sibley. Mrs. Maggie Ash and daugh-
Ter, s9r.-1 Miss May The :, gentlemen we're
nadds xsEg S Todd Peint sTa pz:
Bunting. Tom Leigh. Hawkins and Tom
mic Hughes, Henry Leigh. Hubert Craws-
well. Herman Rove. Lloyd Pointer,
!. II. Minor, Bubb and Gilmore Bray,
Maryus shackelford: Tom, Aubrey. and
J: P. Ash. Jr-; Winnie Rowe, John New
Hogg, Droytte Pointer, George Harwood.
Jesse Richardson. Marion and Frank
Robins, Clinton Hogge. Bonnie Bray. and
FRANK Ash. Mr. Edward I. Gallagher
and the venerable Mr.. Charles Gallagher
were honorary guests of the occasion.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan. Of Richmond, is
having MS magnificent old homestead In
Gloucester county. Eagle Point
thoroughly renovated and redtted. Some
twenty or more artisans are at work on
the struc.~.e and when their labors are
completed Mr.. Bryan's former home will
be in condition fit to entertain in royal
old Virginia style.
Large shipments Of barrel oysters are
being ma6e to Baltimore and Richmond,
as are also large quantities of fowl
From the quantity Of turkey crates whic;,
still continue to leave here. Gloucester
county will soon be depopulated Of that
toofhsonle fowl
There is quite a boom in Gloucester
real estate. and quite quantity Of real
estate has changed hands on Ware river
Building Is being carried on extensively.
and many improvements are perceptible
The oystcr-shucking plant of P e.
Roberts & Co. will resume operations
early this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
The Art
.NeedlcWOrk Section.

.daDr women found il an art
treasure house at Christmas time,
and no wonder, for We hare an
expert designer IN this aeclin1
whose business ii is 10 help By
suggestion and advice any one
seeking information along this
line.
Our designer will not only help
you bv advice, but viii carry ont
these ideas and produce you some
thing In art work that viii De e1-
.clnsively yours
We also have choice line OF
stock designs and are fully pre-
pared to do all kin.is OF STAN plug
or designing We know ae hare
the best department OF its kind in
the South, but knowing that
doesn't cause US to rest on our lau-
reis until somebody else catches
up with us-but 1t spurs us on to
increased effort, and frcm all we
can learn there are many exquisite
designs Of imaorted needlework
in our store not to be found any,
where else In the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
a new Year Religious Service.

The Inauguration OF the New Year was
commemorated in an appropriate religious
service at the First Baptist church last
n-7---. the exercises beng appropriate 10
the date. The services Were held in the
lecture room Of the church. and were
very well attended and thoroughly inter
esting. The meeting was marked by re-
newal Of pledges for more faithful living
during the year and expressions OF graft
tude for the blessings of the past year.
Rev D. a Soliy spoke on The Bright
ness of the New Era OF 1885," his re-
marks being admirably adapted to the
opening of another year with Its opportu-
mites for usefulness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
Married In the Early Horn.

BRIsTC4, TENN, January 1.-(spe-
eial)-pr, w. S. Neighbors was aroused
at 4 o'clock this morning to unite a we'll
to-do Virginia couple in marriage The
couple, who eloped from Abingdon, Va.
late last night, were Miss Bessie John
son. daughter of Mr.. c.. H johnson, OF
Abingdon, and DIR. V. Kendrick, a popu-
lar merchant. at Meadow View. and son
OF W. J. Kepdrick, welI-known citizen
OF Washington county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
ENTERTAINED ms ASSOCIATES.
Manager T. j. Walker, OF the Ameri-
Gun Tobacco Company, Was the Hose

The employees of the Office department.
OF the stemE1ery OF the American Tobacco
Company and Of the American Cigar
Company were rendered New Year din
ner at Rsugerfs last night by Mr. T. r
Walker, manager Of the Leaf department
OF the American One Of the large pci-
vats dining-rooms was reserved TOR ths
congenial party. and a delightful evening
was had The dinner was served al $50.
but the diners fingered over the viards
and the cigars for two hours or mcre
INDUCING IN pieasantries and listening -
impronaptu talks by members OF the party
Covers were laid for twenty-five. and
there were no vacancies. The menu was
a very fine one, and the dinner was a.
thoroughly enjoyable informal affair.
The harmony and good feeling among
the officials and empIoyees found another
pleasant expression christmas-Eve. whe1
the office employees OF the company pre-
sented to Manager Walker a handsou.
cut-glass punch bowl and Iadie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
A YEAR AGO YESTERDAY.
of the Greatest Freshef
in the James IN Recent Years.

1aA "a =. - ~ 49,
in the James In Recent Years.
Just one year ago yesterday James nv
er was higher at this point than 1t had
been since the great freshet OF 1877, the
highest level on record Jan. !. 1860. the
water was up to the floor Of the Southern
Railway bridge. and was rushing with
great force under Mayo's bridge, and
scarcely two feet below the floor level.
Ths rising waters caused suspension of
all business in the lower portions OF the
city, and the Main street depot was reach
ed by boats.
It was Just the day before that the rail-
way disaster occurred at Reusens, on the
James river division of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. and Conductor Whit
aker was swept to his death in the river
by. an immense rock slide. His body has
never been recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE HERMITAGE CLUB.
Award of Prizes I'm the annual
Tournament.


One OF the most delightful social
events OF the season took place at the
Hermitage Golf Club yesterday after
noon. the occasion being the awarding
Of prizes for the annual autumn tourna-
msnt. which was played during the
months of October and November.
The prssenta tions were made by iIr.
Clement c. Jones. president OF the club.
The prizes ware very handsoEus silver
cups.
The ladies' championship was won by
Miss Edith Jones, while the gentieulen's
championship was won by Mr.. R. II.
Meade.
In Class 4 thanaicapl the cup was
awarded TO Mr.. Peter Winston. In Class
3 Mr.. Gsssner Harrison vas the sue
cessful competitor. The ladies handicap
was WON by Mrs. II. s. Jones.
The affair was entirely informal and
after the presentation refreshments ware
served. Music anu dancing Was enjoyed
thoroughly by ali present.