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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-21

Investors and SPECTATORS Eksenfaen Is
called to the advertisement Oh page OF
Sc 900 acres hsseraszEn of the lands
near Wichits Fats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
KNAVERY OF A BARON.
A Titled Foreigners Adroit tinancierihg
and Sudden Disappearance.
MAJ Ynrk Herald

Raron Iagerfelt. VINO has suddenly de-
narted for Europe, was driven away by un-
fortunate speculation in New York. This
became known on Thursday through the
statement of an official OF the Keystone
Ronk of Pittsburgh, Pa. AT the time he
secured 81 900 from this bank" said this
official. "the Baron had $4,000 on deposit
with us. He went to New YORK, ana
through Max Schamberg 20. drew the
money. From the endorsement on the
draft. which was that OF well known New
York broker, / think ne had oeeh specu-
lating in New York"
Mr Elliott. the son of the partner OF
Mr.. Daly. the Baron's father in-law, was In
the city to-day and said Mrs. Lagerfelt has
not been away from Steubenville since she
received a letter from her husband saying
he was not going to return. She ID COM
nletely Frustrated and MIR. DAILY IS entirely
unified for business. In the letter 70 MS
wife, written from abroad, ne teiis ner OF
his intentions and says that under all the
circumstances he does not expect ever 70
raturn 10 this country. Mr. Elliott said
that the Baron would never dare 10 colie
back to this section.
The Baron's manner OF procuring FUNDS
IN certificates of stock was unique. The
certificates were not counterfeits and only
the names were forged. He secured old
hIank certificates and an old seal OF the
Jefferson Iron Company. which came into
his possession as an officer of the company.
II was these old certificates he used.
placing on them the old seal of the COM
pany. A question arises whether or not
the company, by its failure to destroy. the
old certificate and seal. has made itself re-
sponsible for the act of its officer. The
general impression is that his father-in-
law will pay the money and then express
qualification that he is rid of the titled
foreipnar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30

l.,a.rstood before that the big fellow
w va sn,,cbt his last fight; but he reconsid-
n.u ~ decision then, and perhaps the
s sleu .hat he is not in earnest this time Will
nhaoI the flow of challenges. r.. ~,
cn ~ I,, tSroueh with fights and fighters
ii inhn "and don't want anybody TO
Sntber me about either one or the other.
y II The trouble ever had came from fight
nc and from the men who are always
found near rms. .;.,,
nnrcan n. Harrison, his partner. for pc,
;ua - fortv-seyen weeks. He will find
.h;u ,,;,,htv hard work, for in many places
.hav ,v;ll Give only one performance. 1t
. .nv, ost;meted by warm friend OF John
s ma5 mo who knows him pretty well that
b,s theatrical career will last about seven
weeks. Ill.,, ;,
said this gentleman. III Is more tnan
s;nelv that he will hang up his corduroy
h ilney ybreeches for good before the week
~ ,,assad know the big fellow from
a. ppround M. and 1 tell you that the
' VIZ The novelty of this new work be-
mn to wear away he will skip out, and all
81 he aoyeements in the world won't be able
LID III him of course he can't last any
i ho' Of time as an actor. because am very
soySy 10 saw that John hasn't got brains
enonph TO act. In my opinion 1t was
pitiful thing to see MN noun
der;np about the stage on Wednesday
nieht and speaking few words now and
then which had been put in his mouth by
somebody else. He spoke the words like
an oyer.orown schooI-boy recites his first
rac;tation. John will be Kissed some day:
and that will break his heart and wind
him up, / fear, both as fighter and an an ac &C.
tor. You must remember that SO lar as
fighting is concerned John Is reacning an
age that will soon make IL llnpossi1 y, LUZ
him to compete with younger men,"
After tbis interview Sullivan was asked
how old he was. ..,
Der" he replied grufiiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
A Body on Plumber Bent.

When Commsnder-in-Ch Alger, in his
address to the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie at Boston, said that there had already
been made more than 5000 applications
under the new pauper pension act. and
that they were still coming in at the rate
of 1000 per day. he spoke apparently with
the utmost complacency, as though such a
thing were a mere matter of course, ana
his remarks were received by his hearers In
the same spirit. =,
The truth is the Grand Army, originally
organized for high and noble purposes,
has, we fear, been prostituted TO the most
dangerous political ends on the one hand,
and to a cold-blooded Instrumentallty tor
fleeing the United States Treasury on the
other. Such fragrant schemes OF plumber
upon a public treasury as seem to be Ia
vored by this organization We're never
dreamed of in times of peace under any
other civilized government on earth: The
idea seems to have become general IN That
body that the only legitimate purpose Tor
which taxes may be gathered from the peo17
pie is to subsidiZe every man who VIII
make oath that he was not in open hostility
to the Government during the war. 1t has
almost come to that pass already.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
HARD TIMES FOR THE BABY.
King George to Select a Nurse for the New
Greek Prince.

I9slignanis Messenger CParis) August eth.i
No little anxiety has prevailed at Athens,
Greece. concerning the illness of the
Crown Princess Sophia. Her Royal High
ness's illness succeeding the birth OF her
child became so alarming as to give rise 10
the grayest forebodings, and at intervals
the rumor spread through the town that
death had relieved her from her sufierings;;
The worst, happily, Is now over ana all
danger of relapse having passed. the
Princess NAV now be said TO be conVales-
cent. The Crown Princes anxiety, natu-
rally great, was no doubt augmented from
the fact of Dr. Hatzisko. the chief medical
adviser. having been in constant attend
ance at the bedside of the young mother.
Professor Olshausen, the director OF the
Berlin University Clinic for Women, was
communicated with, and with all dispatch
was summoned to Athens. OF much more
vital importance. however, are the pros and
cons of the sucking question, the Crown
Princess having expressed decided wish 10
nurse her frst-fsrn, and thereby turn a
cold shoulder on the rival Pomeranians IN
opposition TO the grave lnlunctions OF the
doctor IN attendance. To add TO me H.
trio.ay of this delicate situation. and TO
rsnder the solution of the question more
J petplexing still young woman OF tine
Island of Naxos had been selected for this
position, as in every way eligible. The
matter, / understand, Is now to be den;
nitely settled by King George himself, and
| il is the devout wish of all right-minied
mothers that His Majesty may succeed IN
making judicious selection. In the mean
time. however, the young mother is allow
| ed TO have her own way.
Throughout the critical time the Crown
| Princess has recently gone through, Ger
man nurse who had formerly held the po-
| sition of housekeeper was her constant at
| tendant. and it was due to Empress Fred
| erick's maternal forethought that this ex-
| perienced chaperon was struggled into the
| Crown Princess's suite "unbeknown to
| her fellow-servitors. who were kept IN
| wholesome ignorance of the sage. femn'e
proficiencies of the pseudo housekeeper.
| The prerogatives of DR.. Hatzisko were tnus
usurped, and although the learned dar
coucae,u mad duringa recent visit TO Vienna
| devoted his energies. in anticipation OF the
auspicious event, to the clinical lying-in de-
partment, he had professionally to experi;;
ence the modification of being ousted, and
| to abide the time in an adjacent chamber,
where he was subsequently called upon to
| sign the bulletin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
AN AME RlCAN SPY.
He Threatens to Involve This Country In
the Central American War.
lSan Francisco Examinerl

According to the statement of Frank
Maelone, a coffee-dealer of Salvador who
is now in San Francisco. an American
named Post is figuring prominently IN the
trouble between the Central American re-
publics. and threatens to involve this
country in the war. Post was in the en-
ploy of Guatemalan railroad as conductor.
Mr.. Maglone says that the company dis
charged him on suspicion of dishonesty.
He then worked about the port of San
Jose &c Guatemala in various capacities.
When war was inaugurated the Ameri-
can entered the service of Guatemala as
spy, and was sent TO Salvadorian territory.
which included Nicaragua snd Costa inca,
the allies of Salvador. His mission In Sal
yador was discovered, and Post was gwen
forty-eight hours to leave the country IN
der pain Of being shot II he was caught
there after that limit OF time. =,
AZ Ia Iibertad Post embarked on the
Colima and went TO Corinto, port belong
inc Ia Nicaragua. There the fact that he
WAS a spy was made known and he was Or
dered to leave the country. When the
San Juan arrived, Post went aboard with
ticket to Guatemala, but he was AFRAID
that he would be taken on the steamer
when she entered a Salvadorlan port, so he
demanded protection OF Captain Mchae on
the ground that he was an American citi-
zen. Post had a revolver strapped TO his
side and the Captain took 1t from him. as
his manner was boisterous. The weapon
was returned to him, and upon learning
that the steamship officials could not pro-
tect him be left the vessel.
Before leaving the San Juan the spy
stated that il he was molested by the Mica
raguans or Salvadorians no would have the
wrath Of the United States visited upon
the offending Government. There board
ed the steamer at La Union q company OF
Salyadorian volunteers. who were going to
Acajutla 10 take part in the war. Their
feet were bare and their clothing thread
bare. They were not regular soldiers, but
natives Of the eastern part OF Salvador,
who having heard of the troubles in The
West had volunteered TO serse their coun-
Mr.. Msglone stated that the rifles seized
| from the Colima by the GuAtcmalans were
owned by Fsbio Moran. the ex-exile. who
was taking them TO Salvador with the in
tention of using them In . revolution he
proposed to institute In that republic.
Evidently Moran changed his mind upon
arriving in Central American waters. for
for hs Il now fighting With the Guatems-
lans. That the war viii end with victory
for the 6alvsdorians = considered by
Naxlone to be certain. Hesays the Guate-
mslsns are without food. and the Govern
mont has no money to pay the army, While
the 6Aivadorisns arc ready 70 march upon
the capital Of 0us1enals Whenever the
order y given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
VAUGHAN-ROGERS.
A Pretty and Happy Marriage in HALIFAX
Counfy-Base- Game.
rspsc,sl telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.]
SourH BosToN, Va. August 29.-Last
Wednesday morning at $3.50 O'Clock St.
JohnN church at Houston was crowded oy
friends and admirers to witness the mar
riaoa OF our popular county clerk. MIR.
Edgar III. Vaughan. and Miss Ida j. Rogers.
The church was profusely and most beau
thully decorated with plants ana ever
Greens and cut-fowers, and was softly
lighted by wax-candles.
THE usHERs.
There were no attendants, but the follow
ing gentlemen were the ushers: DR.. IA. Is.
Melvin. Colonel W. A. Hester. Messrs L.
l.. Younger, n. r. Coles, Aaron vaughan,
w. /. johnson, and W. ,. hdklss0n. Inc
ceremony was performed by Rev. Alr.
Gault, of Mt. Laurel.
THE BRIDAL COUPLE.
The bride is daughter of the late Will
liam A. Rogers and Mrs. Bette Rogers.
She is one of the most loyable young Ia
dies of the the county and her friends re-
gret sorelv TO see her leave Houston. Mr..
Vaughan is well known to all our people
as one of the most sterling and popular
gentlemen of Halifax.
The presents to the bride were very nu-
merous and most elegant. MIR. and Mrs.
Vaughan left on the morning tram ga
Lvnchburg for Washington and Luray
Cave. after which they will soiourn awhile
at some summer resort. Returning to
South Boston, their future home. they
will find cordial welcome from all our
citizens.
BASE BALL.
A game of baseball was played here this
evening between the Roxboro and South
Boston mines. 1t was really game be
tween North Carolina and Virginia, as the
Roxboro' boys brought seven or eight pro-
fessionals from Winston to stand up to
them. The South Boston had four from
Roanoke and three from Danville: The
game stood: North Carolina Z Virginia
/. 1t was witnessed by at least one
The came was beautifully played. The
North Carolinians acquitted themselves
quite handsomely and South Boston gives
them the laurels so far.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
WILL JOHN |. EVER FIGHT AeAiNi
Says He Has Forsaken the Ring for the
Stage, But Friends Doubt IL.
Nav Xcrk Sun

If John L. Sullivan ever meant anything
in his life he means to leave the world of
sports and "pugs" and enterth that filled by
theatrical people. OF course. his claim on
public notice as an actor will disappear the
minute the memory of his fistic honors has
grown dim. He has sufficient assurance
to believe that no walk in life is too diff
cult for him to tread safely and surely,
and until this is knocked out of him he
may persist in speaking his feeble lines
every night in Honest Hearts and Will
ing Hands" Both in front of the curtain,
when he made bis speech to the audience,
and in his dressing-room he announced
his intention OF giving mp the ring for the
Il have left my old vocation behind
me-" he said to the audience, land sm
starting out In life anew. am going to
try TO earn my living in this new busi-
moss, and hope TO do ii even H. am not q
John Mccullough or an Edwin Booth"
This statement was made deliberately
and clearly and the big fellow acted %
though he meart just what he said In
his dressing-room he was less direct, but
the general tenor OF his conversation made
IL certain that be really believes that he Is
now only an ex-pugilist and that he y
fairly launched on the stormy tdestrioal
sea
In yisw of these facts II u now the proper
q every class to bsgin issuing challenges
- Johb i THIS thing hnppeoed when y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
A Roots Remarkable Journey for Water.
fsan Diego Union.l


A story of one of the most interesting
froats of vegetable life is told by Ellwood
Cooper. of Santa Barbara. AZ coming from
him the story cannot be anything. but
strictly in accordance with the facts.
Through Mr.. Cooper's garden there ran;
some wears ago, a sewer made OF REDWOOD
timber. This sewer was again caged by an
outside sewer. Across the sewer there
was built brick wall many feet
high and in such way that 1t was
pierced by the inner sewer, when
It enclosed tightly, while the out
side sewer ended abruptly against the wall
The outside sewer casing had in course OF
time decayed, and eucalyptus-tree stand
inc some sixty feet away had taken advan-
tage of this and sent one of tsroots to the
coveted spot in a. direct line as possible.
Here the root entered the outside sewer
and followed its course az far as 1t could.
Al last il came TO the wall which shut Oh
ITS course. and it could 90 no further, the
inside sewer being perfectly tlght.
But on the other side OF the wall the
sewer and its double casing continued, ana
this eucalyptus-tree evidently knew now
10 get there. Some three feet high IN the
brick wall there was little hole an inch
or two in diameter, aud this the eucalyp-
tue-tree was aware of as its big root began
10 climb the dry wall and face the sun
and wind until it found the hole, through
which il descended on the other side ana
entered the sewer again and followed 1t
along as formerly. How did the tree know
of the hole in the WALL How dld u Know
that the sewer was on the other side! Dld
II smell. and if il did how could II direct
the root to 60 and find the place with such
precision? The roots of any plant grow
always and unerringly in the direction OF
its food lust az the eucalyptus-tree did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE
ON the Norfolk and westcrn Railroad
Two Engines and Ten Cars Dsraiied.
ra,a~sa n, tafs 0ra N, u, tina Dtapatch.I


ROANOKE, Va, August 29.-About
o'clock this morning q collision occurred
near Christiansburg on the Norfolk and
Western railroad between two. heavily
loaded freight trains. The engines ana
ten box cars were derailed and badly
damaged. The trsinmen all succeeded IN
making their escape. Passenger trains
were DELAYED twelve hours.
John Brooks, an employein the ROANOKE
Machine Works, received painful wound
in his eve to-day by piece OF flying steel:
His wound was dressed 10y Drs. kolner ana
Gale. and he is now resting quietly.
MILITARY EXCURSION.
The Roanoke Light Infantry will run an
excursion 10 the Natural Bridge Tomorrow
ria the Shenandoah Valley railroad. RACING
and dancing will be the order OF the day.
CHARTER GRANTED.
The Vinton Investment Company was
chartered to-day with a capital OF S2o ,OoO.
The officers are Il. VI. Gray. president w.
J. Blair. yice-president. and William Luns-
ford secretary and treasurer. The princi-
pal Office will be in this city.
STRIPPED HIM.
Thieves broke into the rooms OF A, ,.
Morris. on Commonwealth avenue. last
night and completely stripped him OF his
wearing apparel.
A company is beng organized 10 start
paper-mill in this city at an early Gay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
WRECKED MARINERS
Picked Up and Brought Home BY the
British Steamer Autilias.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, Va. August 29.-The British
steamship Autillas arrived at Lamberts
Point to-day for coal. She had on board
the third mate and four passengers of the
British steamship Professor, which had
been blown ashore the night of the 18th
instant at Chinchina Reefs, Mexico. The
vessel afterwards hosted and the people
mentioned were left behind.
POUR AMERICANS.
She also brought four people, J. Perry,
j. Spartenburg, George Masina, and Charle'
Summed, of the American schooner J. T..
Machyear, which went ashore the came
night on Glover's reef on the sane coast.
They seem to have money and need no
assistance, and proceeded from here home.
NICE PLUM.
Ex-Mayor Barton Myers and NJ. Gillian,
of this city. have Just realized S250,0O0 on
investments at Glasgow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
A "KESWlcK" GERMAN.
0iven In Honor OF Two Richmond Bellies
A Picturesque, Lovely Scene.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I

CoBHAM. Va, August 90, 1890.
One Of the most enjoyable events of the
season was german gwen at "keswick,
the hospitable home OF Mrs. N. Nj. Page, to
her guests, the Misses Petit and Miss
Booker Of Richmond, on the 26th instant.
The dancing was IN the spacious new hall
Just finished for the opening session OF
the "Keswick School" The favor german
was led by Professor r. W. Page. dancing
with Miss Booker, and was chaperoned by
Mrs. Page. Mrs. West. OF Richmond. and
Mrs, Dunlap, of Kentucky. The exquisite
moonlight without, blended. with the softer
radiance of the Chinese lanterns which
shone from the branches Of the great trees
With which the lawn is studded. made the
scene truly picturesque and charming.
Among the dancers were Misses Petit,
Page. Booker Of Richmond. Marbury OF
Alexandria. Rives. Dickinson. Martin Of
Richmond. Long. aud sampson, and
4essrs. Petit. Page, Patton, Macon, Ran
lolph, Taylor. Dickinson, Todd, Wheat,
sndothers Of both sexes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30

lance from the ship.yard and within half
an hours drive on beautiful road to
Hampton and Old Point. II will also have
the advantage Of the proposed electric lee re.
through the centre of this property from
Newport News to Hampton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
REPUBLICANS SEA.
They Would Have Candidate IT the
Force Bill Had Been Passed.
ESPECIAL telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatcn.I
DASvILLE. Va. August 29.-The Republic
cans in this district are all at sea as to
whether or not the party will run candi-
date for Congress against Lester. They
do not hesitate to say that they would
have put forth a candidate had the
force bill been passed; but as it is most or
them are of the opinion that no conven-
ton will be held. 1t is rumored that ex-
Congressman John II. Brown, of Henry,
will run as an independent, but even that
has not been definitely determined. The
indications are now that Lester VIII have
walkover without opposition.
Rev. DR.. Lafferty lectured at Byrdville,
Pittsylvania county. last night for the
benefit of the Methodist church at that
place.
MARRIED UNDER TIE CANVAS.
A sensational marriage took place here
to-day. A man came 10 Danville some time
ago with erry-go-around show, aud
here met an abandoned woman whom he
had known in early life in their younger
DAYS. They had been sweethearts. but some
thing broke of the match and the girl
went astrsy. The man had lost sight of
her for several years. but meeting her here
he proposed marriage and she accepted
HIM. The ceremony was performed under
the show-canvas to-day by a well-known
Danville minister. and both promised the
preacher to live pure life in the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
No Dude, at Least.

Cold-yictual Billy Say, ma'am. couldn't
yer gimme An old vest
Mrs. Goodsole: Why. shouldn't think
you'd want one with that flannel shirt.
Billy (stiffening): Madame. do you sup
pose want to look like one OF those dude
tourists?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30

The Newport News Land aud Develop
mcnt Company has boen organized with
the following gentlemen ~ ofacers, Car
Ter II. Byaxton. president; Dr.. G. Perkins.
Vice president: w. h. Landon, secretary !;
q. B., West, treasurer. and NJ. B. Crovell,
= VI Robinson, G. A. Schnels, w. B.
Thomas. and A. ". Johnston, directors,
70 40 6 general land and development
business. having purchased from @. b.
Vsof and his Sistsr. Mr.. n. z Narrow.
Is screS Of the most elevated and dssirs-
81 lend IN this distFict. This land y stu:
80 q Hampton Avenue. IN full view Of
S0nfon R0ads and the Atlantic Ocean.
~ Dim beeutjfpl locations fos resi-
16rona II q vifhin one mjIe from the
$500 deptt - within tas sans d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
LOST, sTRAYED. AND FOUND.
PROPOSALS.

CoxNoswEALTH OF visGiSiA'l
OFFIcn OF suP1 or PUBLIC PRIsIiSo.
RICHMOND, VA, August %, ls"@ >
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL nE
- received ct this ofI1ce until WkDNESDH,hn:s
September 10, 1880, ct IL O'Clock ~. lys ~
PHiNTIN0, LITHO0RAPHING. blS ~ 80
RULING, &C., for tho state Of vrgin'a y" 'A'
year from October I, lc9p. ,,.ss,.
fscstions, will DO furnishsd on spplicsuoI - ~
derA on which Ill bids will DO requ''N
msde. ,.,o mind
Contractors win b required % enter ino IuS
u e. Il sPp or Ss promp and faith
ful exocution Of their contracts. any ar m,
The right y roGorved Of fe1ec.ins s,,s.h loeS
BIDS. and the work VIII BE- awarded La dssS
-nsonsR. :. b 0bASrsvss
Gupsrtniaa1ess = rssli0 rr'su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
JANES-RIyER Division
Richmoni and Allegheny Ks.lroail

LEAVE EiChHoNn
400 A. ". daily Tor Lyucnbarg, LoKingi1a, sai
Ctflon Forge.
an F.. NJ. forLyuchUurg except SUNDAY S.ees-
ing Cor f0r LyncabuFs. Jsl
leaves Lyncnburg a. Oh q. V. IA4y
for Lexington aud Chiffon rofga.
TRAINS AEEiys 40 RcHh'Np
$40 p. NJ. daily from clifton Forge.
e7O A. u. sXcsp sunday from clifton f.fsA
Loxlngto1. sai LynchburA
station Eightn snd Canal sire1i.
H. y. FULlkR
General PASSENGER AGA.
g. ". srsYRSB. General superintendent JOS