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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
WsrsELL TIE sMueeLER DEAD.
He Was Regarded IS the Keenest I'm the
Busin.sa by United states Officials.

He Was Regarded IS the Keenest In the
Businsss by United states Officials.
CHICAGO, November 20,-A special dis.
patch from Sand Beach. Mich, gays;
George Wetsell, who has borne the reputa-
tion among the United States Treasury
agents as the keenest smuggler in the busi-
ness, has Just died at the home OF his pa
rents hero. He had many aliases, but his
principal one was George Thompson, q
name gwen him by Harris, the noted opium
smupgler. He was about thirty-one years
OF ace al the time Of his death, and
had been in the smuggling business about
fifteen years. His first efforts IN this line
were confded 10 sailing across Lake Huron
from Sand Beach 10 Goderich, Bayfield,,
Kincardine and various small places along
the Canadian shore. When the authorities
finally located him be was forced 10 leave
Sand Beach and was next heard from at
Detroit. He remained year or more
plying the same business as here. he then
disappeared and next turned up. under the
name of Thompson, as amember OF Harris 8
organized gang of opium-smugglers, then
operating on the Pacific Coast. Later he
returnedto Detroit in charge of squad OF
Harris's men and almost immediately after
his arrival there there were quantities or
opium shipped east snd west from there.
Notwithstanding thorough search on the
part of the authorities. they could not
ascertain from what source the opium
was received in Detroit. About. a
year ago the Treasury agents gradu-
ally closed in upon him. but he was too
valuable q man to shut up IN prison. pro-
yiding he could be induced to talk. tie
was, however, arrested and threatened
with punishment, and then. 70 the sur
prise Of every one, he began giving tips to
the Treasury agents which enabled them
TO capture 4 number Of noted smugglers.
He remained in Detroit and Windsor IN
the employ OF the United States Govern
ment and Saturday came TO Sand Beach
TO visit his relatives. His death Is an
nounced a. having been caused by typhoid
fever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
SOCIETY BURGLARS.
TWO LEADING PHYSICIANS AND 4
STABLE MAN-cRAcKsmEfs-


Jorrsr. IN. November Gardiner,
swenty-one miles from hege, IL excited
over the discovery to-dav that two Of the
leading physicians and hvery -stsbls
keeper Of the town are responsible for The
recent daring burgiaries there. Drs.
Boyer and McAdam aud Livery -sss5leman
Briggs were discovered early this mofnfng
trying TO blow open the safe Of the Gssdi-
ner Bank. BurRlaries hsys been frequent
during the last year. and a detectirs We
employed 10 ferret out the perpefrators.
He suspected the trio. and joined Thorn N
order 10 get az their secrets. He helpsd
Thorn 70 plan the burglary of the bsnx,
and while thew were in the act OF blowing
opon ths safe called on them % surrender.
They resisted and attempted TO escape.
The detective shot McAdam and brought
him down and captured Boyer. Briggs
escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

hned 20 his home aud IL threatened With
pneumonia
j. q. Crockett. United States Comma
tionef Tor Carroll county, died suddenly Of
heart.tailure Wednesday last
I. u. Johnson, Of this city, was stricken
With pneumonia in Salem several DAYS $50
and IL now critically III.
The different appointments made by the
Methodist Conference at Petersburg 70
the several churches here give general
satisfaction.
Rev. J. Q. Young, Of New York, young
divine Of very engaging manners, has
been giving Bible readings at the Young
Mems Christian Association rooms ia this
city this week and has had large audiences
and has 40 doubt done great good. lie is
. moot earnest aud pleasing speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
An Alliance Man in the Field.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, November 1.-Mr. i,
B. Turner, Of Broad Run, has announced
for the seat in Congress made vacant by
the death of General w. IL +. Lee. and 9
meeting in this connection viii DO held
early in December at the Alexandria opera,
house. at which Hon. Jerry Simpson and
other Alliance lights are expected to be
present. Mr.. Turner states that has. candi-
dacy is announced at the request of many
friends Ia the Alliance and out of II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22


Correspondence 81 tho Rishmond Dispatoh.l
CBARLofTksyuLF, Va. November d.
Mr. e.. Banstord Spoouer, VINO has Just
been admitted 10 the Methodist Confer.
eneo. will leave next wesk to take charge
Of the churches 81 WOodville end Jefferson
ton, 20 which he has been assigned.
Lieutenant Il y. l.. Niche. who has
been spending the summer with his
parents IN this county. has loft to Join his
command nt Fort Wingate, New Mexico.
Mrs BObinetts Cleland will epend the
winter with her nephew, Dir. Stonewell
TOmpkins.
Mrs. Q. +. BainDrldgs, Of BROOKLYN. N.
y. IL visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. G. Nc
kennie, in this place.
Mr.. Frank A. Massie and BRIDE, nee Miss
Nellie Louise Hinton. OF Petersburg, have
arrived at Charlottesville from most de-
lighttul northern tour.
Rev. II. Il. Lee attended the Central
Coayooation Of the Episcopal Church in
Stanton this week.
Miss Helen Rodgers. Of this place. Is in
Norfolk, where she expects TO remain until
next May.
little daughter Of Captain Micsjah
Woods is sick.
Miss Adele Gooding, of Whitehall, is
visiting relatives and friends In Stanton.
Mr.. Il. X. Church, Of the NewtoWn Pa.
on his way 20 Raleigh, N. @.
Mrs. Annie Lipscomb and Miss Minnie
Goodloe, Of Big StoLe Gap, are visiting
their father, Mr.. 4. w. G.. Goodloe, at
The Farm" near Alton.
Miss Mollie Robinson and Miss Dryer.
Of Hauisonburg, are visiting relatives at
Alton.
Miss NJ. +. Brown, of Whitehall, who has
been i'll for some time. is rapidly conva-
lescing. Her sister, Mrs. Kemper, of Port
Republic, who has been with her. has left
for her homo.
Mrs. DIR. John T. Jones, also Of White
ball, who has been seriously i'll for several
weeks. is improving RAPIDLY.
Mr. j. u. Hall, Jr., Of Orange, is at his
home in Alton on n visit
Messrs. T.. l.. Gooding. Lynwood Railey,
and Virgil Ballard. young men of White
hall, left few days ago for florida.
Dir. BledsOe Wagland, of CoYesville, who
so badly cut his knee with drawing
knife during the past summer, is able to
get about little by the aid Of clutches.
Mr.. g. ID. Melton and Miss l.. A. 4.
Davis were married on the evening of the
18th instant by the Rev. b. A. Abbott.
On the same evening by the same minis
ter Miss +. +. Martin was married to Mr,
w. l.. Meeks
MIR. Frank Durrette. Colonel II. 4.
Duke, and General Thomas i. Rosser
have been appointed by Judge John NJ.
White, of the County Court, as delegates
to the World's-Fsir Convention for Viz
ginia TO be held in Norfolk Wednesday
next,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
ANOTHER JOHN BROWN RAID.

This Time the Citizens OF Harper's Ferry
Reoapture the Cannon from chicagoans.
Especial telegram TO the DIspstch.l
WINoBrsTKs, Va, November M.-On Fri
dav. November 10th, the Worlds Far
commission bought che John Brown fort,
TO be removed 20 Chicago for exhioition at
fhe Worlds Far in 1898. They took every
brick. foundation-stone, and even the
earth IL rested on. and wanted to, take
cannon which Senator q. J. Faulkner IN
1876 had, through his influence, Is con-
gresham at that time. presented 10 the
citizens Of Harper's Ferry.
They had already loaded the cannon on
a car when the oitizens. headed BY Acting
Nayor Daniels, captured it and threateped
Violence TO them il they again tried TO
take It. The Chicago people claimed that
the Secretary of War gave them permis-
sion 10 remove IL, but could produce no
uroof. The cannon il now safe ana under
guard at Harper's Ferry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

ton Of your own offer. There, now, VIII
you taksfse
Very wei, said the COMMITTEES. We think
you nigh. strain point and do more, hut
IL that IL the best, done, we accept. and
here are our hands. The bargain IL made,
the debt is settled Good wofk done In .
good spirit by good menl So DO IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

Correspondence Of me Richmond Dispatch
KxYsyrLLx. Va, November. 2l.-Miss
Lizzie korysll is visiting al the osborne
House
from q visit 10 kaloIgh. N. @.
Colonel r. stobo Farrow, Of South Caro-
lima. is in town.
MIA Il. ii. Wilson. who has beam visiting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
M,ArIIsrrn,s cHAnors p1sM1ssrp.
THE WASHINGTON STATE ALLIANCE
Stormy sessIon--rhe Organization Seems
to Become Political.
By telegraph 10 tho Dispatoh.l

lBy telegraph TO tho Dispatchl
DAYTON. WASH. November 2l.--The
Farmers Alliance State Convention ad-
iourned last evening after very stormy
session. A motion was made to select
three delegates to the party convention to
be held ct Ellensburgh and to pay their
expenses out Of theSt Alliance treasury.
President Sutton ruled the motion out OF
order, but an appeal was taken and the
President was overruled. He then left the
hall amid great confusion. The eonyen-
ton was again called TO order by the Vice;
President. Three delegates were elected
to the Third-party convention aud q mo-
ton was carried TO pay their expenses out
of an allowance from the treasury. Presi-
dent Sutton declares that he will expose
the Alliance for It's political demonstra-
ton, and says it cannot DO successful un-
less politics are dropped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
Terrible Head-on Collision.
20. Aainnrnnh u INA DIsnatcn.l

M.nsHlIITown, IA, November 2i.--Two
snginss and over twonty freight-cars were
dsIaolished by head-end collision on the
Chicago, st. Paul and Kansas CITY road
nan wefe injured, II 10 thought none
fatally. The track Is still obssructed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
Illinois for william NJ. Springer.

IBy teIegraph 70 In0 DI5PaECn'I
CHICAGO. November at.--The 101 Demo-
cratic members of the Illinois General
Assembly who achieved national repu,,
tation in the long senatorial contest OF
last winter announce that they will leave
for Washington December LIST to assist
William Nj. Springer, of Illinois, In his
canYass for the speakership.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
JAMES clrY cIRcuIr couar.
Tho Hefner Damage Subtitle New Kent
Term Of the Court Postponed.

Term Of the Court Postponed.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. Va. November H.
Judge Gunter began q special term OF the
Circuit Court here last Thursday, which
has been engaged ever since in trying the
case of Hefner against the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. This action is o damage
suit brought by the administrator of Hef-
ner against this defendant company for
the death Of O. NJ. Hefner, caused 2y being
struck by an overhead bridge while acting
in the capacity of brakeman IN the en-
ployment of said company.
TIE COUNSEL.
The railway company Is represented by
Mr.. Arthur S. Segar, Of Hampton, and Mr.
Taylor, of Richmond, both Of whom are
of the company's general counsel.
The interests of the plaintiff are being
ably and zealously represented By Judge
Edmund Wsddill, OF Richmond Judge X.
/. Henly. y. ID. Peachy, and A. c. Peachy,
of this city.
The amount sued for as damages is $1O,-
900. Mrs. Hefner, the mother cf the d.
ceased brakeman, has been in constant at
tendance upon the court ever since the
case began, and has the sympathy Of the
people In her ailiction.
TIE TERM POSTPONED.
Judge Guuter desires to announce that
rs he is now engaged in the trial of this
case. which will certainly consume several
days of next week, that be will be unable
TO hold the term of his court at New Kent
set for next Tuesday, and notice ls hereby
given that that court Is postponed to some
future day. due notice of which will be
gwen.
Captain Charles W. Bidgood, COM
mandant of the corps OF cadets at Lewis
burg (W. Va.) Military Academy, came
down last night from Richmond to enjoy
few hours' dancing at the asylum Friday
night german.
A host of friends are an1iously awaiting
the return of Mr.. II. ID. Cole and wife from
their bridal tour. Mr.. Cole is O genial,
good fellow, and as his Office was general
rendezvous his absence has been greatly
falt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

"Did you hurt yourself. lovesn asked
Mrs. I1arkin, tenderly. as the hammer
came down on her husbands thupib-pail,
and he announe ed the fact with shrek.
MOL hovled Larkin. Il was the man
in the moon hurt.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Call for Meeting OF It's Executive Com
mittes December sth.
(By telegraph TO th

tBy telegraph 70 the Dispstcn.I
INDIANAPOLIS, November AIS. z. Spe;;
rim, secretary OF the Democratic National
Committee and er-otiso secretary. OF the
Executive Committee OF that body, mas,
bv direction. of Senator Brice, chairman,
lssued call for a meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee at the Arlington Hotel,
Washington, December 8, 1891; The Exc
cutiye Committee is composed OF twenty
fine members Of the National Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
A sAsY cHoKeD TO DEATH.
A Child Put a Grain of Corn in Its Mouth
WorId's-Tair Delegates Appointed.

WorId's-TAir Delegates Appointed.
rCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatchl
FARMy1ILE, VA. November Ala sad
and most distressing death occurred In the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Burger last
night. While their li:tle siI-months- old
child was lying on the bed one OF the other
little children climbed up and placed
grain of corn in the baby's mouth. The
little one swallowed the corn and was
choked to death by its lodgment In the
throat.
The ladies of the Baptist Parsonage So
cietv gave O most successful feast last
night. The occasion was highly enjoyable
TO all who attended, and it netted a good
sum of money TO the society.
DELEGATES TO NORFOLK.
Judpe ]. NJ. Orute, Major II. r. Hooper,
Messrs. II. A. Wilbourne, j. Is. Glenn, aud
h. H. Carter have been appointed by Judge
Farrar as delegates to the World s-tair
state Convention TO meet IN Norfolk on
the 25th instant from Prince Edward
4 contract has been let for the erection
Of jamestown bridge, which has SO long
been a necessity to the welfare Of Farm
Vile. The bridge without abutments is to
coat 81 675.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

The pooular verdict Is that DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is chs best IN the world. Is
cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
81. so.

Beginning early Monday morning In
terest in them grew and grew, until
Saturday it eliminated into throng
that taxed oar force 10 the utmost ten
sion. That's what comes OF IN extra
ordinary offer. Nothing less than this
could accomplish the magnificent trade
done in our establishment last week. II
you haven't already bought one Of these
Overcosts. don't put il OF any longer.
for at the rate they are moving IL won't
be long before they are all gone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs Is taken; it Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clesnses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feVers and cures babitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to tbs stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in Its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
70 ali ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO syrup CO.
SAN EaAgcIsoo. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YoRK. nv
ga 1-su, WV &Flosptcofrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
TURNER AND QUINN.

Ex.Congressman Turner. OF New York,
the latest addition to the list OF candl-
dates for the doorkeepership, is energetic
ally looking after new arrivals, ana mas
taken leading position in the race Tor the
place, When asked to-day IL there was
interference between his candidacy ana
the alleged ambition Of ex-ConqressBan
Quinn, of New YORK., to be Clerk OF the
House, Mr.. Turner said:
"Mr. Quinn and myself represent 70
large extent the same element namely,
the labor sentiment in New York city. Il
do not think he intends to press his candi-
dacy for the clerksAip. The people who
have put me forward for Doorkeeper have
done so because they expect me to WIN,
and they know IL would be out OF tue
question TO attempt TO make Mir. Quinn
and myself both officers Of the House;
Consequently assume that MIR. Quinn VIII
not remain candidate for the clerkship."
Whom do you regard as your leading
|General Fields, of Alabama. is making
considerable effort, but l feel confident
that he has not enough support 10 secure
the caucus nomination. liz the South gets
the speakership it will probably surrender
its claims 10 any of the other elective
Offices. Barring unforeseen contingencies,
| feel sure that will be selected for Door
keeper"
George Rea, Of Texas, for a long time
connected with the House Committee on
Claims. is said to be ready to enter the
contest for the doorkeepership in the
event that Mr. Mills should not be selected
for Speaker.
Frank II. Hosford. Of the Detroit Free
Press. was several days ago mentioned as
probable candidate for Doorkeeper, but
last evening he notified Mr. Turner that
there was no foundation for the report
and that the Michigan delegation would
doubtless support him (Turner).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
Our Own Manufacture.
90

There are reasons upon reasons Why
your best interests viii be servsd by in.
vesting your dollars with Us We arc
naturally ambitious, and just now our
leading ambition Is to win success by DE-
serving it. We, being manufactures
are in position TO sell cheaper than
any other house in this section. We're
right here to prove it, and are proving II
every day.
Don't You think we ought 10 expect
your patronage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
REJOICING OVER THE DEBT PLAN.
A Norfolk Mass-MeetinR Recommends 1t
to the Legislature for Adoption.
fu.,nnint Aninnr.r,, o., Ahn nianhtch

NORFOLK, Va, November 2l.---Aocordlug
the call Of Hon. Frank Morris, mayor Of
the city, mass-meeting OF the citizens of
Norfolk was held this evening at Me-
chanics Hall TO express the qualification
felt at the plan adopted for the settlement
Of the State debt and ratify the action Of
the debt commissioners.
Judge d. Tucker Brooke called the meet
ing to order and General X. l.. Page was
made chairman and spoke of the settle
ment as being hailed with delight byeyery
citizen of Virginia. Six vice-presidents
were elected. A committee on resolu-
tions was then appointed. with A. p. Thorn
as chairman and retired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
THE RESOLUTIONS.

The committee soon reported the reso-
lutions, which stated that the citizens Of
Norfolk had learned with sincere pleasure
of the settlement reached. and earnestly
recommended the same 10 the Legislature
for adoption. hailing the solution OF tho
vexed question as the harbinger of pros
perity and peace among the people.
Speeches were then made by A. p. Thorn,
Judge Brooke, J. Il. Dezendorf, and Charles
Sharp, after which the resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
WIRED TO THE GOVERNOR.
The action of the meeting was ordered
TO be wired to Governor Mckinney and
the president of the Norfolk and western
railroad.
Ex.Congressman John T. Dezendorf was
appointed United States commissioner
by Judge Hughes to-dcy.
SAID To BE A RICHMOND BOT.
Andrew J. Cash, who was committed to
Jail for stealing $50 worth of jewelry, is
said TO be from Richmond, where he is
well connected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
LET EN- COL
-~.---.-----

Our MEMS ovERCoAT trade last
week was Of the COLOSSAL Kind. We
told the public that we would give the
choice OF any $40 Light or Medium
Weight overcoat in the house for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
the most that Is conceded % the Alliance
Is eleven votes.

the most that 4 conceded 30 the Alliance
Is eleven votes.
LEnagn OF rHr CONTEXT.
II is 10 the interest Of Messrs. springer,
McMillin, Bynnn, and Hatch TO see 9 pro,
lon9ed contest between Messrs. E1ilis ena
Crisp. The assumption that there vsn
not be more than two ballots 10 thefei0ife
NOT admitted bv the friends OF the csnds-
dates named. Unless either Mr. Mills %
Mr.. Crisp shows o commanding lead on the
first ballot the struggle is likely TO con-
time at sorle length.
A dispute has been going on a. 20 me
position Of the Democratic congressman
from Ohio--Mr. Mills and Mr.. Crisp--eacb
claiming fen out of the fourteen. The
last rolf of the State made gave the votes
of Messrs. .Hsrs4r and Johnson TO Mis-.
Houk TO Springer. and Mr.. Warwick, MAJOR
hcKinley's successor. as uncertain. he ~
believed, however. to favor Springer. lne
balance OF the delegation isquoted as sup
porting Crisp. The strength which Ar.
Crisp has secured in Ohio Is due 60 the e.
forts OF Congressman Cultivate. mr.
Cultivate is the most prominent end tne
senior In service Of the Ohio Democrats ~
the House. He served on the Eleeti9ns
Committee through three terms with BIT.
Crisp. and they arc warm personal frlehus.
His missionary work for Crisp has been st,
fective. II the accuracy OF the above poll
Is established by the vote.
TB8 HOUSE cLERxsHIF.
The appointment Of ex.Representasive
Gibson, who was candidate fof the House
clerkship. TO be United States senator from
Maryland. has materially altered the aspect
of the contest for Clerk Of the House.
Heretofore the fight has been concededly
between Mr. Kerr OF Pennsylvania, ana
Mir. Gibson. with General John Is. CLARK.
OF Missouri, the ex-cierk. as a possibillty.
Mr.. 9ibsons retirement FROM the strug
gle naturally doomed Kerr stock 10
"a high notch aud greatly re-
lieved the pressure of mind among nis
supporters. Nevertheless. II bad the effect
of bringing out new candidate. X. Dalss
ton, of Indiana, formerly postmaster OF
the House, has actively entered the held.
He has had his eye ON the place Tor long
time, but has kept his candidacy In abey-
ance out OF respect to the Indiana move
ment to make MIR Bynum Speaker. Inc
new turn of affairs. however, has brought
MIR. Dalton 10 the front actiyely-sn indi-
cation that Indiana will take what It can
get, even If Il Is not speakership.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22

u. p. Duncan. of South Carolina, was
endorsed for appointment TO the Interstate
Commerce Commission uice Bragg, de-
ceased, and committee was appointed to
urge upon President Harrison the justice
of appointing a representative OF tho agrl-
cultural interests on the commission.
President Polk, II. b. Beverley, of Virginia.
and Hugh Mitchell, Of Maryland, oonstI-
tute the committee. 81.
The investigation Of the relations Of the
National Union and the State Agents AS
ISOLATION was deferred.