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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
clcERONIAN CELEBRATION.
The Birthday OF the Father of His Coun-
trY-Steel Experiments

TCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
SALEM. VA, February 21.-Last night the
Ciceronian Literary Society of Roanoke
College held ITS thirty-ffth annual cele-
bration of the birthday Of the Father Of
His Country. This was held in advance of
the 22d because that hOnored day Is itself
taking a Sabbath days rest this year. The
interesting programme OF the evening was
as follows and held in the Town Hall:
Prayer BY DR.. W. b. Yonce. Of the College
Faculty. President, 2. b. suckley, Virginia.
suulecL "Non kObiS, sed Patri@." First orator,
w. n. Burwell, Nirglnia-sub!ecI America, the
IDEAL Government" Debate-4uestion, Re
solved, " That Yirginias Greatest Glory Is in the
Future "-sflrmatye, j. l. Franz, Virginia;
negative, j. P. Woods, virginia Final orator.
Hidden Lives" Ushers; j. +. Crigler, 9. n.
Hoover, j. w. sleg, and J. l. Rendlemsn. Mar
Fhals: j, f Graves Chief, Luther Hogshead, IL.
A. Funk, A. b. Greiner, and j. 3. shuey.
FOR RESIDENCES.
The progress of this town during the
last wear is marvellous, and the march IS
only beginning. Several of the most In
fluential gentlemen of Jacksonville were
here this week and purchased trst-ciass
property for business and residence pur-
poses. Several others from Pennsylvania
and Massachusetts are here seeking busl-
ness locations.
THE COMING STEEL AGE.
The Superintendent Of the Salem Wire
Nail-Works is now conducting q series Of
experiments at the Camden Iron-WOrks.
lie is irving TO make steel from molten pig
iron from the cupola. He has succeeded
beyond denial in entirely changing the
nature of the metal treated by the use Of
certain chemicals in the brief space OF only
ore and a half minutes so that it could be
drawn upon the anvil under the gentle
persuasion Of a heavy sledge and then
tempered so that it disputed successfully
with a cold-chisel, q drill, aud file:
Further tests Will be made next week, OF
which you shall hear in due time.
NATURAL GAS.
The natural gas near this place undoubt-
edlv exists, as has been proved by burning
H. but its quantity has not yet been de-
termined by the drill.
GEOLOGICAL ADDRESS.
The annual address before the Geologi-
cal Society of Roanoke College will be de-
liyered in the City Hall on next Monday
night by DR.. S. @. Wells. This Will be
treat TO those who hear It,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
Sc People narned b peaih.

NV YoRK, February 2i.--A fivestory
double "fistp house, q better sort Of tene-
street. Brooklyn, burned tonight and six
OF the inmates were burned to death.
Thirty-two families occupied the houses,
in All about two hundred people. and but
For the aid OF the fremen many moro lives
would have been.lost,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
INTERMEDIATE cELEeRATloM
Probably the last that WIN BE Held 10
the ola College chspei.

,corrsepondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.i
H.,sppxn- SIDNEY, February 0.-At Hamp-
don sidney tonight was held in the Col
lnea chapel the intermediate celebration
oYtbe Union and Philanthroplc societies;
IL wes tho last meeting that viii 20 held
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE.

Physicians were sent for and it was
tbought he would certainly die last night,
hut thus far he has been kept alive, to the
SURPRISE of the attending physicians, as 1t
soon became evident that he had taken an
overdose of morphine. This fact was not
Generally known, however, until to-day, TO
fhe surprise of the attending physicians.
MT. Sclater came here from Hampton seye-
val wears AGO aud has made many warm
friends among the Danville people.
LARGE TOBACCO BUSINESS.
II is said that at least two millions
nonnds of leaf tobacco were sold here
dHTing the week Just closed, and the ship
n ants by rail were the largest ever known,
The shipments of manufactured tobacco
amounted to 1865, 900 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
PERSONAL

.r.]. a. sexton was called yesterday 70
'... y. g., 90 account of the death Of his
.-s Irving is convalescent, and ex-
- o. hold oJuN az the Prince Edward
''.- ginning March lst.
i.' bE. Archie Rice, Of King and Queen,
y ne guest this week Of the Rev. DE-.
4.'a.a BARTLETT Davis. who has been
o.. lues n a pTecarious condition.
.-. .'gers who were the recipients OF
l}u9Ds threatening letter this week
..e'e t.ey have d clue to the identity OF
author.
..'. Johnson. who was assaulted on the
s-. 70 tho 18th instant, IS getting well
'.s Randall, who is accused OF sus-
yea as the bend. is still confined TO
.r-t awaiting examination.
'.'' delightful reception was gotten
~ '' % number Of young ladies and held
evening m the beautiful home OF our
-. '-' nan, hr. John X. Martin, on Buffalo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22

l.a Republicans will not hold conven-
l.. a.t each Of their candidates will run
len. ~ party. Mr.. S. II. Bliss, the
y -, treasurer, viii again offer his ser
'.. .'- C. Ii. Bliss, Jr., who for fifteen
i.-. .4f served the county as sheriff. Will
W ae Tor his rs re e,,I 5'r 1SI A ai
--..ss, is spoken Of as most likely
=. Gle l.gple's sudrages fol-. that. office.
y. .lr- Harris is q candidate for re-
81. t1s Office Of commissioner Of
o. ..-
..u.cratic party Of the county viii
'-a..ze AID then sweep clean from her
boards every Republican at whom
.. ..--l- election viii them q chance al.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
nrprLrFn THREATS.
CALICO CHARLEY THE MAN.
Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio, Nominated
to BE Secretary of the Treasury.

President to-day sent 20 the Senate the
following nominations: Charles Foster, OF
Ohio, to be Secretrry OF the Treasury;
Martin A. Knapp, Of New York. Interstate
Commerce Commissioner.
Ex-Governor Charles Foster was born IN
Seneca county, o., April II, 1928; received
his education at the common schools,
and finished at the academy at Nor
walk. He first tried his fortunes IN
mercantile and banking business. and
never held q public office until he was
elected 10 the Forty-second Congress. he
was reelected to the Forty-third, Forty
fourth, and Forty-ffth Congresses. de
also held the Office of Governor OF Ohio.
He has since been engaged in business IN
Fostoria, o., his home, where be has con-
trolling interest in Q bank, and where he
also INDUCES in farming. He is further
engaged in several other business enter
prises, all Of which are prosperous, and he
Ks reputed to be q man Of considerable
means. He has served upon ono or two
Indian commissions. the last being that
which made the negotiation for the pur-
chase Of the Sioux lands about two years
ago.
Mr.. Foster was candidate for Congress
last fall, but was defeated along with va
fious and sundry other Ohio Republicans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
MONTGOMERY DEMOCRATS.
A Strong Ticket for County officials Noml-
mated by AcolamatiOn.
Ispecial telegram 70 the Dlspatchl

Especial telegram % inc UIspaIoLI
CHE1sTIANsBURG, VA, February 21.-The
Democrats of Montgomery county, eager
for the fray, met in convention here to-
dav for the purpose Of nominating, .candl-
dates for the various Offices TO be filled at
the spring election. The utmost harmony
prevailed, most Of the nominations being
made by reclamation. The following is the
ticket: Sheriff, +. IL. Taylor, from Allie
ghany Springs; Commonwealths Attorney,
Colonel ]. Hampton Hoge, OF Radtord
Biacksburp. Commissioner Of the Reye-
nue. Kirkwood Bell, of Radford, and ia
cob Garrett, Of Christiansburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
REVENUE REcErFTs. !,
- nrprrrrclN cnArnNARsHrp.


Though the State Convention Of the Re-
publican party will not be held until next
year, yet the question of the Craftsmanship,
now filed by General Malone, Is exciting
attention among the Republicans. espe-
ciallv those of the anti-Mahone faction.
IL is apparent that they are centrlng upon
Hon. George +. Bowden, of the Norfolk
district, as their future leader. IL Is not
known that General Malone Is giving any
thought to the matter. His attention seems
TO be directed more particularly g. his large
business interests. Should he decide 70
continue actively IN politics and desire TO
remain at the head of the party which he
has so long led, he viii retain the chair
manship without serious difficulty. MIR.
Bowden ran the campaign when General
Malone was n candidate for Governor, and
his friends think that he possesses the ele-
ments Of astute leadership and Will re-
store harmony in the ranks.
CoLORED CELEBRATION.
The three Colored military companies Of
this city will have q parade and battalion
drill on Monday in honor Of the Twenty
second.
Eighty-three deeds and other writings
were admitted to record in the clerks office
in this city between the January and Feb
ruary terms of the Hastings Court.
A maglsterial commission to-day adj
judged Dr. w. s. Archer, an elderly white
man, to be insane and directed application
to be made to the Williamsburg asylum for
his admission as patient.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
ApANVILLE DRUGGISTS ILLNESS.
Apparently in n Dying Conditlon-Large
Tobacco Shipments.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.l

DANvIILE, Va, February 2I.-Mr., L. X.
Sclater. a well-known druggist OF this city,
has been dangerously i'll since last night,
and while his condition is somewhat better
tonight the chances of recovery are against
him. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Sclater re;
fred 10 his room at the Arlington Hotel
and directed his servant 20 wake him at
supper-time. About o'clock the servant
knocked at the door, but falling TO arouse
Mr. Sclater finally forced an entrance. lie
was breathing badly and was apparently
IN a diving condition when found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
cr"0cRATlc CONVENTION.
Naaaa.lons for Prince Edward Count
uerf8I,-HcpubIIcan Candidates.

urc.aS-BopubIican Candidates.
...--s.. cadence Of tho Richmond DiSpatch.l
twrrurE. Va, February .2l.-The
..F ID -0rratic convention which met
yesterday e, Wursham made the following
..uHs from score or more OF can
I.r Commonwealth Attorney,
S. D. Watkins; for Treasurer, w.
d H.r for Commissioner of Revenue,
:. d. Clarke. for Sheriff, Thomas II. Dick
Zach II these nominees will have
o ..tt tc.t o. make 20 secure their cleo
o.. Except Judge Watkins who will hav9
q. gau. since the county does not
c.'-.- l.le Republican lawyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22

The nominations meet with great favor
and the ticket, taken as o whole possesses
many elements of strength. The district
meetings will be held soon 70 nominate su;
pervisors, justices, and consta5les, ana
when the ticket is thus completed the can
yass will begin in earnest.
UNITED WE STAND.
-Four years ago the county went Repub-
I;can and all the offices were captured from
us. but their days are numbered. There Is
no disoord in our party and there Is q de-
termination on the part OF oil to work IN
tiringly for the success OF the ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SAFE.
A BONANZA IN REAL ESTATE.

IA. -
We have about IS or 20 ACRES OF BEkUTI-
Full LAND about ono mile from the city front
ing on one Of the best roads, admirably adapted
for So burban homes. This IL the cheapest and
most desirable property on tho market
Also, q valuable piece OF srOhk PROPERTY
and BLACKsAiTH-sH0P. doing . good busi-
ness, about nine miles from tho city, which can
be bought for AGO.
Also, q BEAUTIFuL SUBURBAN HOME west
OF the city on o COED road, Containing about Il
seros OF good land. nice house Of 3 rooms, good
imDroVements, four miles from the city. Prizes
5000. MANNING q. STAPLES h CO..
10 gait ii0lk.Aain street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-22
From the Surplus above stated dividend viii be appOrOne

NEw YoRE, January q, 1891.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
SETTLE WASHINGTON TUESDAY, 20

up. as the money found on him and the
$lU,uo0 coming from the security company
Will cover the actual loss. He seems TO
ieel the disgrace on his family's account
more than his own. He is looking pale.
put MS cheeks are we'll rounded, his lips
fuii and red, his eyes triie dull, his
beard half an inch long. He says the rest
In the mountains did him much good, and
out for the strength he got there the
wound might have killed him.
b. b. Albertson, of Seattle. appeared in
the superior court room today and pleaded
not guilty to the charge of completely in
the Fidelity Trust bank robbery. Mr..
Albertson was represented by Judge
Burke, who conducted the hearing for
him in the justice court here. and Colonel
Haines. Subsequent to the arraignment
Juge Burke and Colonel Haines stated to
the correspondent Of the PosT-ISrELLr-
eEScER that the date of trial had not been
set, as the court had not yet agreed
upon the time for disposing of
the criminal calendar. However. the
trends of Mr.. Albertson have little
anxiety about the result of the
trial. Many refer to it as mere formality,
and taxpayers grumble in many intances
about putting the county to further un-
necessary expense, Mr.. Albertson's cousin,
Edward Albertson. who robbed the bank,
and his accomplice, Fred N. Chandler.
both having completely exonerated him
from any completely or knowledge of the
robbery prior to the time the principals
absconded. Prosecuting Attorney Smell
denies the rumor that negotiations were
being considered to dismiss the case
against R. B. Albertson, provided the cases
against Sullivan, Evans and Mckay were
also dismissed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
JEFFERSON COUNTY ROADS.
People of One Section so Isolated That
They Threaten to Secede.

PoRr TOWNSEND, Oct. 19.-[SpeciaL l-Unless
the board of county commissioners come to the
rescue, special session of the state legislature
may be tempted to slice from jefferson county a
large pieceof territory for the purpose OF an
nexing il to Mason county. c. NJ. Meeker, of
Quilcene, who was in the city today, brings
news that the people of Brinnon precinct are
very much exercised over the lack OF road ac-
commodations to Port Townsend The Quill
cene-Ducabush road now lacks six
teen miles of giving the people in
the section complained of straight
road TO and from this city. Were this stretch
of road completed, Jefferson county would have
a continuous road forty -four miles long. Under
the present state of affairs there are over 100
families living about Brinnon who, to reach the
outside world, are compelled to go in a canoe to
Brinnon, and from there to Seattle. The trade
of this community amounts to thousands
of dollars annually. All goes to
Seattle because the people can reach
that city easier than Port Townsend,
although it takes them over two days to make
Seattle. The county commissioners some time
ago passed a resolution deciding to discontinue
road building until spring. The people of Brin-
non say that is hardly fair that Port Townsend
should have q $4,000 courthouse. while the
taxpayers have no means OF reaching the county
seat They say the board promised them to have
a road to Quilcene completed before the end of
the present winter. Chairman Andrew Wey-
month yesterday said: at costs money to build
roads and the county cannot afford to complete
this one which cannot be built short of 81 100
mile" 1t is said the people are sincere in their
attempt to secede from Jefferson county and are
determined to petition the legislature to this
effect az soon as possible. They will also petition
the Chamber of Commerce to urge the county
commissioners to remedy the evil they COM
piain of,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
Safe Return of Prof. Russell's
Alaska Exploring Party.
THE MISSION OF THE RUSH.
Seized Canadian Sealers Released by
Order of the British Admiralty.
Two British Columbians Drowned -
Canadian Pacific Tea Ship Overdue
Fatal Accident In Portland-Puget
Sound Steamer Transfers.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. October 19.-Pro-
fessor Israel G. Russell, who was sent by
the United States government and ma
tional geographical survey to explore the
region about Mount ST. Elias. arrived here
today from Alaska. He left in June for
Alaska and went to Icy bay. His party
consisted, besides himself, of T. P.
Stainey, Neil Mccarthy, j. III. Crumback,
Frank 8. Warner and Thomas White.
White was drowned by the upsetting
of a boat. Otherwise the expedi-
ton was a success. They assembled
Mount st. Elias on the north side,
reaching the elevation of 1850 feet,
when they were turned back by clouds
and severe snowstorm. From the OBJ
servations taken the mountain is between
5000 and 1900 feet high. The party
then explored the coast from Icy bay to
Dlsenchantment bay, distance of about
zoo miles. and also the glaciers. Russell
and party left this evening for Seattle,
whence he goes direct to Washington City
to report to the government.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
CHILEANs HATE AMERICANS.
The Baltfmore's Murdered sailor Burfo6
Minister Egan Carries His png,t

Minister Egan Carries His P0int.
SANTIAGO, Oct 19.--The sailor Of the Unffrd
States steamer Baltimore, killed by Chilesn
sailors in a street brawl a few DAYS ago -
buried at Valparaiso to-day. There was no fos-
tile demonstration of any kind An armed forca
of Americans from the Baltimore were landed
and they attended the funeral unmolesfed A.
other Baltimore sailor cruelty wounded IN tha
same fight viii probably die. CAPTAIN sch3av
and the local authorities are invesf1gatinc tina
cause OF the killing Already IT. has.
been ascertained that Chilean nsoh ,,,.t. g
attack on the Americans. The chileana xrers
ell armed with knives and pistols. where.. ts.e
Americans had few weapons and wcre sIr,v Il,
using them. Chilean sailors and boafsoar /. IA
others about the water front still shoxr ra1,s@
less, bitter feeling toward Americans. ma ,,ai.
all manner of threats The better class 81
chileans heartily condemn the brutality. and
express hope that the country nav ssearss ,,-
odium that arises from such lawless scenes
1t is officially stated that the governroar,t -,
insure safe conduct to those persons who hav.
taken refuge In the American aud sDanish ls.s,
tions. The government has recoen;zed ~.
right OF asylum in letter 70 Mr. Eean. Trnt.~,s
States minister. The spanish minister "a acfs,,s,
IN conjunction with Mr.. Egan.
VALPARAISO, Oct. 19-Evideuce frn,. ..,
sources connrms tne s.a.cment that the United
States squadron in Chilean waters both y.
words and deeds, displayed enmity towavd 49,.
congressional navy during the recent civil -,
in Chile.
WASHINGTON CRY, Oct. 19.--Tho renort 90
the United States naval squadron +, r,,,iss.
waters displayed enmity to the conrre.ss.,,s- q
navy during the recent civil war in ffat
is discredited at the navy department
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1s.-Dr francis River. -
Signor Carlos Del Rio, late OF the militarv - -
of President Balmaceda, Of Chila arr5v->s Z -
yesterday en- route for New York. Thev ~
with them Louis Blouch. OF California :. -
terpreter. Through him they said thsf yss,.1z-
ceda was not dead, all reports of the susc,s. s
the contrary Notwithstanding. and fnet "a -
expected TO meet him either in New Yosl G. ~
Europe. -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
CRIME AT PORTLAND.
Deputy Sheriff Charged With Rape-Bru-
tai Beating by Saloon-Keeper.

PORTLAND, Oct. 19.ISpecial-l-J. J. Fitzsim-
mons, deputy sheriff, who has been In charge
of the Canyon Garden saloon, closed on an at
tachment was arrested today, charged with
rape on Glenora McClintock, 16-year-old girl,
whom he enticed into q saloon, and after lock-
ing the door, forcibly ravished.
William Mcdonald, an East Side saloon
keeper, while intoxicated, used abusive Ian
guage to Mrs. John lyman. George Gourley in
terfered and was knocked down by Mcdonald,
who then jumped upon the prostrate man,
grinding the heels of his heavy shoes into Gour-
ley's face, cutting his nose almost from his face
Then he kicked him in the right side and in
the neck Bystanders interfered and Officer
Lewis arrested Mcdonald. Gourley was taken
to q hotel and q physician called. Four ribs
were broken and it is thought that internal in
juries were sustained. Gourley is in q critical
condition,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-20
THE OTTO AND MARVIN FREE.
Commissioners of Admiralty Order the
Release of the Seized SeaIers.

commissioners of Admiralty Order the
Release of the Seized Sealers.
VICTORIA, B. c., Oct 19.-tspecial. 1.-The seal
ing schooners Otto and E. B. Marvin, seized for
alleged fnfractions of the Bering sea fishery act
OF 1891, have been Internationally released.
II. NJ. Collector of Customs A. r. Milne today re-
ceived the following communication:
H. M. s. WARsPrTE AT EsoUIMALT, Oct 49,
S1r: 1 have the honor to inform you that
nave received teiegraphic instructions, dated
the 18th of October IRON the lords commission
ers OF admiralty, to release the sealing schooners
E. b. Marvin and Otto, under seizure for contra
further proceedings other than informing the
owners and masters OF the penalty in
Cured In contravening the above named act,
under sections l0S and i04. and part x
OF the merchant shipping act of 1854,
and therefore, in accordance with these instruc-
tions have the honor to request that you will
cause , the release OF the vessels named, and
would deliver TO the owners and masters of the
respective vessels the accompanying letters.
CHARLES r. HorHAM
Rear Admiral and Commander Chief.
The letters alluded to were in the following
terms:
II. NJ. 8. WARsPIrE AT EsoUIMALr, Oct. 49,
SIR: In accordance with the instructions from
the lords commissioners of the admiralty dated
the 18th OF October, am directed to release the
schooners Marvin and Otto without further
proceedings against the owners and masters,
but to inform you at the same time that
seal fishery act of 1891, you have incurred the
penalty laid down in sections 103 and l04 and
part &, OF the merchant shipping act of 1884, ie,
the seizure and forfeiture OF the ship and equip
ment, and Imprisonment not exceeding six
months, or fine not exceeding 500.
II. NJ collector of customs at Victoria has
therefore, in compliance with the above named
instructions, been requested to release your yes-
sel forthwith CHARLES r. HoTHAM
Rear Admiral and Commander, in Chief
The owners of the vessels are more than salts
fed with the result, and feel thankful to Mr.
Milne and the admiral for having brought
troubled question to SO speedy a termination.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 19.-The United States
revenue cutter Richard Rush left today for
Unalsska- The vessel is ordered back to the
sealing grounds, as 1t is reported that a number
of sealers who are not satisfied with the small
catch are waiting to make a descent on the
rookeries when the revenue vessels shall have
left Bering sea. It is expected that the Rush
will remain in the vicinity of the seal islands
until the middle of December