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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
THEIR NEW epIFlcE
Thanksgiving and Greeting Services at the
Grace-street Baptist Church.


A service of thanksgiving and greeting
was held last night at Grace-Street Baptist
church, which edifice is now nearly com
pieted. The attendance was very good
indeed. and the crowd present embraced
nearly oil of the Baptist ministers OF the
CITY.
Rev. J. r. Hutson, pastor of Pine-Street
church. presided over the meeting, and
after devotional exercises Rev. DR.. X. ii.
Pitt delivered the first address OF the eve
ming. He extended his congratulations to
the congregation and briefly expressed his
pleasure at seeing the beautiful room,
which bewildered him at first. He
also alluded TO the beautiful glasses
In the windows; and IN concluding
warned the people not TO uncon-
sciously lean upon the edifce. de
spoke Of the unnoticed workers who had
gone through so much anxiety since the
work of building began and compared
them with the three hands of a watch,
stating that the second hand was Of least
importance as was the fussy or impatient
worker.
The remarks of Rev. Mr.. Clopton, the
next speaker, were brief. as he had spoken
words Of congratulation at the services
Sunday morning.
DIR. CooPER's REMARKS.
DIR. Cooper. OF the First church, next de-
livered an admirable address assuring the
members of the church that the
old mother of all the Baptist
churches watched every advance.
with tenderest affection and was ever
ready 10 lend hand of greeting and en-
couragement. The closing remarks OF ms
speech were very graceful. de comment
ed upon the approaches TO the room and
spoke of the advantages as they appeared
TO him. He added that he could not re-
alize that he was in Grace-Street church be-
cause Of its beauty.
DIR. wHITFIKLD's WORDS.
DIR. Whitfield, who represented the
Fulton church, SAID the work was an ex-
pansion of the Spirit and a stimulus TO
other church enterprises. To have accom-
plished hard and difficult things. he said.
encouraged much greater deeds, He be-
leyed in fine houses and tall splres-each
of which directed men towards Heaven.
The speaker added that he hoped the
Baptists of this city would cultivate a
spjrit of doing greater things, and that the
work would ever be source of congratu-
lations to the people who had accomplished
such results.
Rev. Mr.. Kirk, Rev. DR.. Nelson, and
other ministers were present and took part
in the services.
Rev. Walter p. Hines and DIR. Landrum
were late IN arriving. The latter, along
with his other words of congratulation,
said that the edifice was one OF the best
adapted for church purposes that he had
ever seen in his experience. The exceed
insly bad condition of the streets have
kent many of the members from getting
out as vet TO worship in the new house
and hence the special opening will run into
the Wednesday evening service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
vARArloNsI IN The LAKE LEVELS.
They are Caused Entirely by the Differ
erccs In R8infails.
Toronto MALL

The variations in the levels of the great
lakes have been the subject of study for
many years past, and various theories
have been advanced TO account for them.
Thirty years ego oil available data regard
ing the fluctuations were compiled, show
ing the more important changes In the
lower lakes between 1853 and 1851, with a
few facts as % exceptional phenomena in
earlier years. In 1859 the United States
engineers began systematic gauge read
ings. ard the work is still continued.
The highest known level occurred in
1893, when Michigan and Huron rose twen-
ty-six inches above ordinary high stage
and Erie and Ontario eighteen inches. The
lowest level was IN 1878, when Erie
fell about three and halt feet
below its usual plane. The fuctu-
atoms, apart from those which are
annual and those caused by the winds are
OF periodical occurrence and are charae-
terized by q remarkable approach to regu-
larity. Slnce the highest waters of 1873
there have been alternate periods of de-
scension and ascension OF the levels, either
FIVE. seven, or eight years IN length, the
seyen-year period being the most frequent.
AS we have said, various theories have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
TWENTY PEOPLE KILLED.
A Terrible Explosion at Blackburn, In
Lancashire. England.

A Terrible Explosion at blackburh' IN
Lancashire. England.
tBy Anglo-American cable 70 the Dispatchl
LONDON. November 8O.-A report has just
been received here to the effect that
there has been terrible explosion at
Black burn, near Preston, Lancashire;
Three stores are SAID to have been wrecked
by the explosion, twenty people are re-
ported killed and large number OF others
are reported TO be injured.
Blackburn contains population OF over
100. 900, and an extensive business in cotton
goods is done there. The streets IN the
vicinity Of the explosion were full OF peo-
ple, when suddenly, and without a mo-
ment's morning. the earth shook,
there was a tremendous report, and
the air was filled with flying bricks,
timbers, broken glass, and all man
ner of debris. The houses which were
DESTROYED were in the Blackburn market,
naturally one of the most frequented parts
of the town, and the scene which followed
was lndescribable. The people were wild
with fear, and ran in terror from the mar
ket-place. Many of those who ran away
had been struck by flying debris, and with
blood pouring from their wounds they
added to the terror of the people. The po-
lice FASTENED TO the scene, and az soon as
possible began to search the ruins Tor the
dead.
1t is feared that at least twenty. persons
have been killed. The number of injured
is not known, but must be large.
As yet no reason is known for the dlsas-
ter, but rigid inquiry is being made to
ascertain the cause.
FIRE BREAKS OUT.
A later dispatch says that before the
police could make thorough search for
the dead the ruins, which caught ire,
we're mass of flames, which rendered ap;
proach impossible. The iremen reported
quickly to the alarm, but as yet have not
succeeded in extinguishing the fire. 1t is
almost certain that any dead in the Iuins
will be burned beyond recognition.
Six persons received serious INJURIES IN
the explosion. 1t is difficult at present to
estimate the number of dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
CALHOUN ON AeaIcuLruaAL LAeoR.
A smaIi-HoIdIngs Biii-Re-Estab iisbm ent
of England's Yeomanrs.

of England's Yeomanrs.
rBy AnRio-American cable 10 the Dispatch..l
LoSpoS. November S0.--Mr. Balfour,
first Lord OF the Treasury, delivered q
politieal address at Huddersfeld to-day.
In the course Of his remarks he said that
Ireland as an electoral cry was played out.
The Liberal leaders appeared to De IN
doubt whether TO play on home rule or
Agricultural rule. Mr. Gladstone took one
side and Sir William Vernon-Harcourt the
other. This was judicious arrangement,
being planned so tina. whatever turned up
the winning card they could carry the
game between them. The question pre-
sented by the condition OF agricultural
labor in Great Britain deserved better
treatment than to be banded about be-
tween wire-pullers. The question, IN fact,
was one of supreme. absorbing interest,",
and the UnionIsts could claim that they
had shown a willingness to treat II IN q
broad liberal spirit. The Liberals had
promised TO deal with the question OF VII
iage councils, but this was but clumsy
method Of putting a coping stone on local
self-povernment. IL is not likely that VII
lage councils would materially alter the
condition of the laborer.
After announcing that Mr.. Chapln, the
president of the Board OF Agriculture
would az an early day introduce small
holdings bill, Mr. Balfour pointed out that
some difficulty would arise from the vital
difference between the conditions in Ire
land and the conditions IN England. In the
former country, he said, small holdings
were already in existence, while in the lat
ter they had TO deal eyerywhere.wlth large
estates, with buildings which would. be-
come worthless by conversion into allot-
ments. He sympathized with the desire 70
re-establish the yeomanry in England, b.
small proprietors ought 10 consider 4
lack of capital, machinery, etc. II sug-
gested cooperative farming AS a possible
remedy. but he frankly admitted that no
hone of this could be realized in tine imme-
diate future. Still 1t was an ideal to be
sought after. Herather doubted the success
of the Liberals espousal OF the agricultural
question. Their heads. he said, had been
turned by election successes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
SALE OF TTE YLgy
Valuable Old Virginia Homestead
% ROSEWELL."
on YORK RIVER IN GI0J,HIEBu.yTE
CONTAINING ABOUT lies. A,s..

By virtue of n le.I o rt 'rs
Aprl -, 1S-S. recorded u on. D.si
o!iire OF Gloucester County l.I-. A.
fault having been made jon f'F I1TH..f.| .t
debt therein secured, Bf ra request NJ 20
bsnenciarics tho understood trustees Nls.
at public auction, CA On" promises, ol
FRIDAY. uFcuuEaA ls1L
AZ IL C'clorK ", that wrirsu5a1 aaI -lu#l
TRACT OF LAND, together vim aI u. a.
prOvoments thereon, known r, "bH-ENt.i'
o. when Josiah g.. Deans, iI-i self-, sf.t.4
M Gloucester county, Na.,urar Us. Bank sllf
and bounded iy York river uy Aberdeen H.f.
by the lands oi Benjamin d. Leigh. .F he 'l
known l- B1rums ana NeR Qt....r 80
b. Carriers crees. estimated .0 contain Ll--t
ACRES.
The land IA unusually fertile, bong 1a e
rlpidly-growiug tunhlas a-...Hl ~ l..rsi'.,
Va. There ars ou tho promises rs largo .nt
dBelllng-hou-e ana tne customary DI.-. i'ii.. -
conveniently located Tho place H e1. l.il'
ally well timheIaJ, alt the land Err r-. 81
adapted % an cereals aud truck uI 80 ho.i
one hall being DO cultivation. The .t.Hr
hood T. cool. lli ile place Is IA,.l..., -
schools. church,- and ma,kyts.
Steamers plying uI h' York riY" l.'Rte2
Baltimore and Wos' Point stop 10 Nal.8El
wharf Monday, Wednesday, ana fA4A3'' az
al the next wharf. ou altrIu l'' days
IL Is seldom that such "a splr4ili .sa.' i-
upon tho market. Purchasers uri ui".H
rarely have such an opportunity 'n .Af Do
one o. tho historic places NJ Oh Virginia
TFRHs: Cash AZ tJ expenses ~ -l.' t-l'
pay the sum OF iG.g3J.22 Of paa,tgH g.r..'..,
money, with Interest thereon 70 tHr fl't A
per cent. per anuum from DO l''t Jay % So
isss, but az TO he sail interest sl'.'
credit. balance on ea-y terms 'H -li sili.i'
tory purchaser 70 DO announced AZ el.t
S.Np pAlI.eIh,
THOMAS =. PACE
Oc3I ltf,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
Excitement on the Russian Bourse.

The London Standards st. Petersburg
correspondent SAYS: There was also a
manic on the bourse here yesterday owing
10 belief in the latest financial rumors
concocted in Berlin and to increasing faith
in the report that Emperor William. de
sired TO resign his honorary colonelcies
of Russian regiments, and that the object
of the journey Of NJ. de Giers TO Berlin
was 10 dlssuade the German Emperor from
taking such step. These reports were
untrue, although there Is reason to believe
that the Kaiser contemplated resigning his
honorary Russian commands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01

animation. but IL will be made known
at the adjourned coroner's inquest next
Friday.
The funeral services over the. remains OF
the murdered woman were heid Yesterday
afternoon at the Baptist church. Tue
excitement among residents over the
cowardly murder Is undated, ana Is, IN
the female population, whose great desire
h TO see Harriet punished for his terrible
crime. The case Will so before the grand
Jury in February.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
PLAYED Rall wlth a Bomb.

ffy Angio-Americanc cable 10 the Dlspatch'I
LONDON. November S0.-Four boys while
PLAYING on the beach at southampton
found a bomb embedded in the sand. They
did not know what it was and began play
ing with it, tossing it from one to the other
and rolling IL along the shore. While they
were engaged in their sport the bomb eA-
ploded and pieces of 1t dew in every dlrec-
ton. One OF the boys was instantly killed,
and another was so badly injured that he
is now dying, aud the other three we're so
badly wounded that small hopes are enter
tanned Of their recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
SOUTH CAROLINA MEDAL.
Monument TO Iii whitney at Augusta
as.--A Cotton Exposition.
TBy telegraph 70 tho Dlspatch.l

AuousrA. GA.--Noyem5er S0.-Soutnl
Carolina has been awarded u gold medal
by the Board Of Directors OF the Au4us,a
Ernoa,t,on FOR the excellence Of its ex-
hibit OF natural and manufactured pro-
ducts.
A monument 10 Eli Whitney will DO IN;
yelled at Augusta in 1892, Next year VIII
be the Centennial OF his invention or the
cotton-gin in this city, and an Internation-
al cotton exposition will DO held here 70
commemorate the invention.
Georgia having made no appropriation
for the Worlds Fair. the managers OF the
Augusta Exposition have determined 70
collect and forward 10 Chicago al exh'oits
from this and other southern states IN
tended for tho Worlds Fair. The next Au-
eusta Exposition will be held during Oc-
tober and November. 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
French L,gI.Iatlye ACTION.

[By AngloAmerican cable 70 tho Dlspatch.I
PANS, November SO.-A committee Of
the Chamber of Deputies has drafted q
bill which provides that foreigners ar
riylng IN France with the intention Of
working, either temporarily OF permanent
ly, must within a week obtain license
bearing three-franc stamp. Employers
OF foreigners are liable 10 fine for intrac-
ton Of the law.
The Senate has approved tariff duty Of
three francs on maize.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
Naval Notes and Naval Orders.
ff,v telegraph 70 tho Dlspatch.i

WASHINGTON. d. c.. November 3d.
Passed Assistant Engineer A. G. Engard
has been ordered to examination for pro
motion.
The President has made the following
appointments in the navy: Benlamin r.
Day. 10 be captain; John n. speei, TO De
paymaster; George w. Beaman, to be pay
inspector.
Tho United States ship Yorktown ar
rived at Lota, Chile. yesterday. She Is ex:
pected to reach Valparaiso tomorrow. and
will probably relieve the Baltimore. which
has been afoat since last March without
docking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
r,,a rr.reay a. Atlantic highlands

Public Prosecutor WINS, accompanied
by Drs. Vanmater and Field, went to
Charles y ke0nards house e. az h Asicns,e
made very thorough autopsy Of the re-
mains OF Mrs. Leonard, who was SO brutal
~ murdered Friday afternoon By Louis
Harriet. Mr.. Lecnard's hired man. They
declined 10 give tho result Of their ex-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
THE MISSISSIPPI FaozEN.
Solid the Stream is from shore to shore
Coolest November Weather Known.

GALENA, III, November S0.-The mer
cury last night fell to fifteen degrees below
zero. The Mississippi river. which wa.
clear Of ice Thursday, is now frozen solic
from shore to shore. The weather is the
coolest ever known here in November,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
nnssi,nnmo,nI Corrnntion.

IBy Anglo-American Gable to the Dispatch.l
ODESSA, RUSSIA, November 30.-An cutlery
has been raised that Zemstyo agents are
paving fancy prices for rye that is so
adultersted with sand and other materials
that it is unfit to eat, and also that they
are buying wheat ct prices above the mar,
ket rate. 1t is feared that the cutlery will
put a stop to the contributions of people
charitably inclined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
ON THE wAR-pATA.
Arizona ApAches said TO Have Resumed
Hoalintiea
nv teleeraph 10 DO pispatoh. !

CHIoAco. November CA special dis
petch from Wilcox. Ariz., says; "The
Apaches are on the war-path and have COM
has been killed and another wounded,
and the settlers are artning 10 protect
themselves.
Major William !. Downing, who lives
abouf thirty miles south OF this place,
rode IN Ia great haste Thursday night and
reported that one Of bis men had been
murdered by war party Of indians, who
dissppeared soon after the killing and can
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
RUSSIAN NOTES,
Government Measures for Relief of the
FamIne-stricken Districts.

Famine-stricken Districts.
TBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch'l
ST. PETERSBURG. November 3l.-A decree
has been issued announcing that the ex-
port of pulse and oil-seeds Is not pro-
hibited.
Though there is at present no change in
the condition of affairs in the famine
stricken districts, the Government IS doing
everything in its power to relieve the dis
tress. II IS reported that the authorities
have decided to buy all the gram now in
the hands of private persons IN some CT
the distressed districts and then to give to
everybody sufficient grain TO support llie.
The sale of the grain, it is said, Will be
compulsory at the prices which rule at the
days prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
VIRUSTEE'S SALE OF A DESIRA-
BILE
.StOp0andDW0lIing
SOUTHWEST CORNER ST JAMES AND DU-
VAL STREETS.

Nv virtue OF n deed OF trust from william A.
Southau and wife dated February 20, 1857, ana
recorded Ia the Richmond Chancery Court, Deed,
Book 100 A, page 1873, TO secure the payment OF
a note therein described, and default having
Seen made and being requested so to do, will
sell at public auction, on the premises, on
TUESDAY, DRcgNBER lst, AT ~ =. NJ,
the PROPERTY therein described, NJ follows;
:" All that lot OF land In the city OF Richmond az
the southwest corner Of Duyal chi boushee
streets fronting IS feet on the south SIDE OF Dl-
va lstreet and running back along the west SIDE
az Foushee street / 10 feet. having width OF
feet I'm rear parallel with Duval street.
This kind OF property pays the best income,
and Will mako a Grst-class investment
. TERvs: Cash as to expenses OF sale and 20 pay
n note OF $500, with Interest from august -,
1890: balance announced az sale.
no % LEROY +. BROWN, Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01

WHERE SMALL BULDINGs WILL '1'
NEAR CENTRE or CITY,

as per foot, ENTIRE BLOch, BE-.
tween First and S. james, -.i ....,.
$3.50 per foot, 80 FEET n9r.-
one SQUARE Of s'reet-c1r Nl'. .......t-l
ais Der foot, 80 FEET cJsnrf 3''.
Orange street ....i HI
streets, dirt cheap. ....,, sai
ans per foot. so FEET, Orange t'fr -@
street. city water and cl.'rre ..,.,.-.
small house. arc in Big dom 10
persOns. and n built On any " %" -
viii nav nom 10 to 20 per cent? DID
them 10 y0I. -..-.,,.,,,,,, ,,,0u..,, a I'D.
ooo, d. li0l'i w. IIB Nta sfs- %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
That Fatal Landslide.

Three laborers on the Northern Pacific
railroad have made affidavit that twenty
ave or more men we're killed by the land
Aide at Canyon station, on the line Of the
Northern Pacific. Wednesday. The state
ment was published that only two men
were killed,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
An g. v. white a. Co. Settlemeot
rRv teIerraph 20 the Dispatch.l

CucAGo. November 30.--Ninety-seven
preferred creditors Of the Chicago branch
of s. Y. White h Co., of New York, who
failed several months ago, have accepted
the firms proposition 70 settle their claims
for so cents on the dollar. A petition 70
order the receiver 10 begin making settle
meuts on this basis was fled to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
VERY LIKE REBELLION.
Rio Grande do Sui Refuses to Obey Orders
from Bio Jan6iFO.

tBy Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch
LONDON, November 9O.--The latest dis
patches from Rio Grande do Sui are OF an
alarming nature. The national guard has
been mobilized and fears are entertained
that the issue will be grave one. The
authorities of Rio Grande do Sui are OBJ
stinate in their refusal 20 comply with the
orders from Rio Janelro lnstructing them
10 reinstate the former officials of the
State, and conflict with the Federal
authorities may be looked forward to I'M
less better eounsels prevail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
Hsnrnnk Landnnnm.

The ambulance was called last night at
1880 O'Clock TO sO7 Brook avenue to attend
white man named Robert l.. Crenshaw,
who had attempted suicide by drinking
laudanum.
The drug was pumped from his stomach,
ing out of danger and getting along as well
rs could be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
cyra. ". rlsla sIoeh ,pro.tra.sa.

10y toacbfAPH " eao HiHDat'hl
Nxw YORK, November 30.-Dr. Eugene
Fuller. who Is attending Cyrus w. Field,
this morning issued the following bulletin
regarding his patients condition: Mr..
Field rested rather better last night. He
is still very much prostracted end has
greater bodily weakness. Strict quiet is
most necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
rine to Rejoice.

II there's one thing IN the wide, vide world
Tnat makes a bachelor rejoice.
That makes him in burst u giee
Lils up his rich. melodious voice,
II Is a. SIT down 10 eat,
All innocent and bland and mild,
And have them put right next 70 him
An infantile and sfneary child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
For the Remoueti1ation Of sIlyer.

tBy Anglo-American cable 20 the Dispatchl
PARrs, November S0.--The Council of the
Textile Factory Workers Association have
decided 10 appeal 70 Parliament 10 re-
monetize silver, being convinced that such
q course on the part OF the Government is
the only means Of saving their trade from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
NO THIRD PARTY MENTIONED.
President Polk says the Alliance Con-
vention Never Gave II Thought.
Especial telegram TO the Dispateh.}

RALEIGH, N. G November 9O.-President
Polk was hero to-day for the first tune
SINCE the Indianapolis convention. When
asked about the reports of the Splits,
going over to the third party" ETC.. he
said There was no truth in the state
ment. The convention was large and en-
thusiastic, and a moro harmonious meet
ing was never held in the United States"
He further said: The third party was
not mentioned in the convention, at al
and the body never gave it single
thouOht.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
Rus.la to stop deportation of Horses.

tBy Anglo-Americau cable 70 the Dispatch1
BERLIN, November 80. = The VoSsische
Zeifimg. commenting on the coming Rus
sian prohibition of the expectation Of
horses, saws The measure is one that has
pever been resorted 10 by Germany ex-
cept when fearing war. The prohibition
will be severely felt in Germany. which
has been accustomed 20 import 10000
horses annually from Russia alone"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
YELLoW-FeVeR FROM SANTOS.
Terrible Experience of a ships Crew
Cruel InhospitaIity.

[By Anglo-American cable TO the Dspatch.l
LONDON. November 3O.-The British
steamer Petrarch, from Santos, October
29d, has arrived at Plymouth. Yellow-feyer
appeared as soon US the steamer sailed
from Santos, and spread rapidly till all ex-
Frustrated. The authorities at st. Vincent,
Cane de Verde Islands, and Las Palmas,
Canary Islands, at both of which points
the steamer stopped. were cruelty inhospi-
table, declining to grant any assistance
whatever to the stricken crow. The steam
er was compelled to sail for Gibraltar,
where good treatment was met. The chief
mate, the chief and second engineers, and
three members of the crew died between
October Goth and November 18th.