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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
WE'VE GOT EN-.

As you are accustomed TO reading all sorts OF
newspaper announcements, 1t Is probably pretty
hard to astonish you. WIN an astonishing ohcr
do it? Il is a waste Of time to tell you what you
know. but it is not waste Of time TO tell you
that our SUITS are going fast They have
never been sold cheaper and they never Will bo;
that they should sell for 30 little would b
strange II tho price Was at Wholesale instead OF
retail You will be good deal older before
such a slender outlay insures such fas return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
Contracts for supplies.

The Council Committee for the Relief Of
the Poor met last night at the City Aims
awarded the contracts for supplies for tbs next
Quarter, q follows: J. D. Moore, lard, baking
soda, and grsnulated sugar; Z. q. Leigh, Jr.. D
Co, soap; l. Q. Younger, behring's and molssees;
deroon. straw, shipstud, and brownstun; Bodek-
q Broshsrs, msdianss: Heller D Co., shoes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
Congressional Adjournment.
fRy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WAsHlSaroN. February 9.-The first adj
iournment resolution offered in the House
this session made it appearance to-day. ~
vas nresented by Representative Bushnell, Of
Wisconsta and provides for the final adjourn
mcnt Of the first session OF Congress on Tues
day, May 31st, al o'clock in the afternoon IL
WAS referred 10 the Committee on Rules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

re-eIected: Charles n. Wallace. prseident; t;
William II. Lowry. ce-presidsnt; A. L Mssyn' Y,
scne. Josepn B. welsh. ana James Nstherwood.
trustees, and Judge Wit, p. etumpf. 2. suis-
van. Charles Kelly, n. 8. Loldy, ". 7. nt9!sy' q
J. Burke, p. J. Murphy, and n. J. bmitn, Oh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
Mr.. GINTER RECEIVES
4 MAGNIFICENT ENTeRTAiNM ENT
GIVEN BY HIM LAST NIGHT.
A Notable Social Event Of the City
Beautiful Decorations-Exquisit
Toilets-S0me of the Guesta

The most elegant private entertainment
that Richmond society has ever psrtioi-
pated in was the reception given by Major
Lewis Ginter last night ct his residence,
corner Of Franklin and Shafer streets.
The mansion itself is one of the most
attractive, as to exterior effect in the
South. 1t ia built Of brownstone and
brick, free and imposing in its architect
ural lines, generous in its portals and
verandas. and surrounded by spacious
grounds.
In interior decoration and appointments
no identifying effect has been spared con-
sistent with richness and sumptuousness
shorn of obtrusiveness.
A large number of invitations, embracing
the beauty and fashion of the city, had
been issued. and from o'clock until after
midnight the house was thronged with
most brilliant assemblage.
THE DECORATIONS.
The special decorations for the occasion
were simple but in exquisite taste as to
disposition and harmonious blending with
surroundings. Major Ginter, in gratifica-
ton for q strong penchant for art. has
possessed himself Of many valuable exam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
p,,ot BilI D,sc a ssed.

The House Committee on Roads had the
p,lof bin under consideration yesterday
sfrerpoon. aud abio arggments we're 1e4e " ~
suDport b. Nssorn b D Hunlords E = ~
~ ~ s...s s.s = 9 sssh e 1s. Tss 'as'ss w = -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
For La Grippe

Consh use Dr. Dsvids Cough syrup Oh Fufs
Pine Tar, Horchound and Wild Cherry. II has
no euual Price 25c. everywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

Send stamp to A. b. G. Chemical Com:
pany. Richmond, Va, for copy Farm ana
Household" Almanac, calculated oy Y. H
Bowles. of Louisa, the best Virginia AIMS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

When Baby wss sick, We gave her cassorn
When she was Child, she cried for cestof'A-
When size became Miss, she cluns 70 CassosA
When sue had CLildrep, she gave thsm castossA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
The Hest Pianos

are the " Weber" and "whcelock." The
best organs are the Wilcox q White.
Hume, Minor L Co.. Ninth street, are sell.
ing these aud other hieh-grade instru-
ments at reduced prices, and on ressonA'
bic terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

ia grippe" is relieved by using A. b q
Expectorant. Is cents. At druggistA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
ph,,l,p, Digestibis Cocoon.

Unlike other coooas or chocolates T. "a ncs
greasy, and though containing all tho nutrimens
Of the richest cocoa bean IL 10 20 prepared thas
Il will not disturb digestion. AL druggista
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

Wolf Trap Lishis Water.
We are in receipt OF Q fresh supply, eno
will keen il up. Price. as cents gallon.
Polk MILLHR d Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
Caplfol nnilding AssocIation.

Cop1tot onuosu8 Assoc'ei"o'
/ Tho annual meeting Of the Capitol
Duil6ipR and Loan Association was held
6 g 4 SieA 60 - bod slEsss, In eve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and stomach dis
orders nae Browns Iron Bitters- TIE Best Tonic;
il rebullds the system, cleans ths oiood anu
strengthens the muscles. A splonalo tonio iof
weak and debllitated persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

our prices neuer hare been, are not
and nsver wiH be beaten. THE BOS
TON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10

pies of well-known articles. The canvases
and marbles and other articles of ue,tl in
his residence constitute permanent deco
rations that never fail to charm the visitor
Of aesthetic taste.
These were supplemented last night by
palms and ferns placed about the halls and
rooms. tendrils of green twined about the
stairwavs and chandeliers. and punches of
roses resting on mantels and brackets.
Everywhere there was luxurious abund-
ance of these queens of the hot-house and
garden. but nowhere profusion. The per-
yasive colors were pink and red, and the
general effect soft and subdued.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
THE LAST SAD ACT.
The Bodies of the Hill Farm Mine Vic
Tins Recovered.

UMoYTowN, PA, April lS.-The last three
ofthe Hill farm mine victims were found in
the main slope to-day. Two bodies were
found yesterday and one, that of Bamey
Maust, was found week ago.
All the bodies were badly decomposed
Mausts body was identified by the coal
checks in his pocket.
The presence of checks or other articles
on the other bodies were all that led to
their identification. The bodies were placed
in rough boxes and after being viewed by
Coroner Holbert and his jury they were
quietly inferred.
The names of the six men are as follows;
James McCune, aged 32 left a widow and
one child; Peter Eagan, 26 years old, left n
widow aud five children; William Hays,
aged 81 years, unmarried, this Is the trap
per boy whose lamp fired the gas); Milpn
Turney, 26 years old left widow and two
children; Joseph Bigley, 80 years old, left a
widow and children; Barney Maust, %
years old, left widow but no children.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.

The legislature Of the Brazilian province
Of Mayo Crosse has declared that State in
dependent of the republic of Brazil.
Smallpox is still raging at San Salvador in
spite of all efforts to check 1t.
Fire at Nogoya, Japan, March %, destroy
ed the temple and tower and 1900 houses,
cntaling a loss Of S25O,OO0.
A Russian ukase has been issued prohi-
biting even the naturalized foreigners from
settling outside the towns in Nolhynia or &c
possess real estate in Volhynia unless they
embrace the religion of the Orthodox Greek
church.
Cholera is spreading at an alarming rate
in Punjaub, British India.
Anna Sainio wife Of professor at the
State college at Tavastchuns. Finland, who
was charged with having murdered her hus-
band, has been found guilty. The courI
sentenced her to be beheaded and ordered
that her body be afterwards burned. The
woman is only - years old. She was marri
ed to Prof. Sainio in 1889, and has one child
An epidemic of black smallpox is raging
III roland, especially on the ualllclan IRON
tier. The disease is very fatal, most of
those who are attacked dying ON the third
day.
Cholerine in virulcnt form is raging in
the Nanterre penitentiary, France. Fifty
two convicts died last week.
The empress of Germany has forbidden
the ladies Of the Berlin court to read Frencl
novels. She has dismissed two maids o.
honor for joking with the emperor.
Baron Fava has received orders to retus
to his post at the Italian Legation at Wash
ington.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
SEVEN PERSONS ANNIHILATED
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION AT THE
Works of the American Foreite Powder
Company in New Jersey. Citiz sns
in a Panic.

NEWARK. n. j., April i9-The works Of
the American Forcite Powder Company
a short distance from the landing station re-
Lake Hopatcong, on the Morris and Essex
railway, blew up shortly after three O'Clock
this afternoon, and seven men were blown
to atoms.
The killed are: ]. ID. Smith, superin.
tendent of the works; Jacob Carlson, Will
liam Pierce James Vagh, A. Johnson, God
frey Watar, and an unknown Swede.
Besides these two men were injured. One of
them, Benjamin Cashmere, will probably
die.
The town was panics'ricken by the ex-
plosion, the cause of which is a mystery.
After several hours work the searchers
had succeeded in gathering about $50 pounds
of mangled flesh and bone, which is all
that remains of the dead men.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
The Nou-union Miners to Resume Work

LONDON April l9,-About 10000 Durham
non-union miners have resumed work.
These men have no connection with the
strike, but were forced out of employment
by the strike. Owing to the stoppage OF
furnaces through the Durham coal strike,
between 1900 and $4,000 men, women and
children, who were not parties 10 the dis
pute were deprived of the means of earning
their lvlihood. Great distress prevails at
Darlington, stockton, Middelsborough and
other places An appeal was made to the
non-union miners by the coal operators to
resume work, and they consented.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Her Children saw the Murder.

Mr. HOLLY, Nj, April l9.-Louisa Chock-
ley, a colored woman, As years Of age, was
committed TO jail here to-day, charged with
the murder of her 9-year-old daughter, Mat
tie, on Saturday. The murder was commit
ted in the presence of her two other child
rem, who were powerless TO prevent it. The
girl, for some slight offense, was placed in
a chair and rope tied around her neck and
the other end tied to the stove. The mother
pulled ON the rope until she had strangled
the child 10 death.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Bombs Thrown Into a Procession.

CADIz O., April ls-on Holy Thursday
there was public procession of worshipers,
the priests bearing religious emblems and
relics Everybody in the procession was
passing slowly along, without the least
thought of danger, when suddenly two
men in the crowd of onlookers threw two
petards directly into the procession. In tn
confusion and excitement the villains who
threw the petards made their escape A
number of the prscessionists were more OF
less injured by the explosion, but fortu
nately nobody was killed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
EXPRESS ROBBERS AT WORK.
They Hold Up Passenger Train Teai
New Orleans, Securing About g., 600.

NEW ORLEANS, April GA passenger
train on the Illinois Central road was held
mp by robbers between Arcola and Tan
gipopa stations, and the express Car rihed Of
about $1,000.
When the train arrived at Hammond sta
tian stranger jumped aboard the engine,
and drawinga pair Of pistols on the engi-
neer and fireman ordered them to go ahead,
which they did. The train was scheduled
to take siding at Independence to allow
another train to pass, and when that point
was reached four other robbers got aboard
he engine. As soon as the southbound
train had passed the robbers forced the en-
gineer and fireman to go TO the express car
and compel the messenger TO open the door.
He refused 10 do So but an entrance was
effected nevertheless, and while some of the
robbers held the passengers in check the
others compelled the messenger to open the
safes, from which they securel about g., 600
and made their escape. None of the pas
sengers were molested. A Sheriff and
posse aided by bloodhounds are tracking
the fleeing robbers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Eight Persons Killed.

LoSpoN, April 1.-two women and 81
children were killed by a crush on the stai'
way of the railroad station at Hampsteai
Heath to-day while a number of excursion
lists were Rushing for train. Four Of the
dead have been identified as Emily HAM
ton, age 55; Annie Eaton, ags 40; John, as
o. and Thomas Longford, agel The oiha
bodies are those Of boys of from 10 70
years. The persons seriously injured WEI
sent to hospitals.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
DOUBLE TRAaEpY AT NILES, o.
Samuel Williams Fractures His Dausl
ter's Skull and Cuts His Own Throat

YouSGsrowS, o., April ls.-Samuel W.
liams, of Niles while drunk, fractured D
daughters skull with poker and then g
his own throat, dying instantly. IS
daughter WAS % wears old.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Flood Sufferers Housed in Tents.

COLUMBUS, Miss, April ls.-Four hundrI
Government tents were received here cc'I
signed to the Mayor, who is distributia
them to those made homeless by the recsS
food.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
wAsHiSgroS April 49, ls1l.
6is Excellency James O. Blaine. Secretary of state

6is Excelency James @. Blaine. Secretary of state,
Ma SECRETARY oT srArI:-you werc pleased to
Inform me by your note Of to-day that tue f.deral
indempity the sum OF l25.OOfrshcs to be dls,r6ut
eddy me Italian Goyfrnment an3ns ,ee & tan,es ot
ere which took place March II. sgl In the city st
hope that the decision reached by the President
would put IN end 70 the unfortunate incident %
that the friendly relations between the two coun.
tries would be- firmly re.eetAbllshed.
the isnsuage nsei by the President in his nessaee
OF December last. and after having fully afpreci.
5'% 90 much f SSSSf,y Gy the c6iof Sassrse Of the
Republic and likewise the recc2nimendation to
by the unhappy incident, the Government OF HIS
acfnoweige that il is their solemn duty and at the
same time great pleasure, To pay an indemnity To
The Kings Government does not hesitate u nc-
cept this indemni without prejudice TO the judl-
take, and considerins the redress ohGained sum.
Client U sees no reason why the relations between
faithfully reject the sentiments OF reciprocal
teem and sympathy that animate the twn nations;
friendly. as they have radtionally been In ito
past and as Is TO be hoped that they Will ever be.
IN Lringins the foregoing 70 your knowledge, u
iency. the Marquis IL Rudini, President Of the
Council, Minister Of Foreign Affair.". Il the name OF
my august sovereign have the honor % declare 70
Your ENcelency that the diplomatic relations DC.
] tween lthiD huu OhlN'u SNANt' u' NhiH hVhS"s
hasten moreover in obedience TO Instructions
received. 81 inform you. that pcnding the Minister'S
return 20 this Capital, Ihave taken charge OF the
| Royal Legislation, In the capacity of Charge dAf
| faircs.
~ pleased to accept, etc. -,
! The money which was paid to Marquis
| IMPERIAL was taken from the fund which
| is usually appropriated for the State De
| partment to be used in emergencies and fol
| special and extraordinary purposes, such al
the present. The fund for the current yeal
amounted to $4,000 and has been drawr
upon in addition 10 this s25,000 for expon
ses at Santiago and Valparaiso during thu
Chilian controversy, and TO meet expenses
connected with the Bering Sea negotia'
| tions.
RoME, April i6-The newspapers thi
morning contain editorials on the 'settlemen
of the New Orleans difficulty. They are
unanimous in expressing satisfaction will
the terms offered by the United States gov
ernment, and the acceptance of the ssme.bI
Italy, and the hope is earnestly expressed
thai the friendly relations noX res,lmed vii
uever be interrupted in TIE future. =.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
DEPARTMENT o. STATE,
wAsHisor9y, ApIll .. ls9li

WASHINGTON Aprll lb,lo''L
Marquis Imperiali Charge des Affairs OF italy.
Sir. I congratulate you that the diniculty ex.
istng between the United states and Italy, growing
ont 81 The Iamettable massacre at New Orleans IN
March OF last year. Il about to be terminated The
President, feeling that such an injury there should
bc ample Indemnity. iustructs me 10 tender you
i25,OOi flames. The Italian Government VIII DTS
tribute this sum among the families OF the victims
While the injury was not inflicted directly py the
United States tse Prssden nevertheless feels Is
the solemn duty. well as the great pleasure OF the
National Government 70 pay satisfactory indeil.
nifty. Moreover the Presidents Instructions carry
with them the hope that the Transaction OF to-day
may eface all memory OF the unhappy Tragedy
that the old and friendly relations OF the Unite
states aud itaif may he restored and that nothing
unioward may ever again occur To disturb tneir
harmonious friendship. -,
avail myself Of this occasion to assure you that
your PROLONGED service. at this capital as charge
des Affairs has been marked by every quality that
renders YOU grateful and acceptable to the Govern
ment Of the United Statcs aud TO renew % you the
assurance Of my high consideration.
JAMES q. BLAINE.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Surrendered TO United State Troops.

DENVER, April is-Word has been received
acre that the oattlemen who were besieged
by rustlers at the L. A. Ranch have been
released by the United States troops, who
dissrmed them and took them as prisoners
TO Fort Mckinney.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Mortunry.

The casket containing the remains of Walt
Whitman, which, since the day of his funer-
al, has rested upon the trestles on the floor
of the tomb in the cemetery, was on satur-
day placed in the crpt prepared for 1t and
Theoretically sealed.
Hon. Alexander Mackenzie died at To-
ronto, ont, lie was born in Perthshire,
Scotland, In 1892, and came TO Canada in
1912, In business he was a builder and
then the publisher of a newspaper In
politics he was a Liberal. He first entered
parliament in 1861, when he was elected TO
the united parliament of Upper and Lower
Canada for the Lambin division.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
TROUBLE WI tn ITALY ENDED.
The U. 8. Pays Over las, 900 Francs Ct
Indemnity for Lynched ttaiisns.
Diplomatic Relations Re-

wAsHrSGroS, April 16.-A settlement has
been arrived at between the United States
and Italy respecting the lynching of the
Italians at New Orleans. The following
correspondence on the subjects sufficiently
explanatory: |
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21

Miss Amelia y. Edwards, the well-known
lecturer and novelist, died at London. She
was 81 years Of age.
Senator Stephens representing the Bed
ford division of Quebec, Canada, is dead,
aged IS. lie was liberal in politics.
After an illness Of only two days. Judge
John McMicbael expired at New Castle, Pa.
He was elected in 1884, and was one of the
best and most fayorably kaown law Judges
in Pennsylvania.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Politicnl.

The result of the election in Newport. r.
l., makes the complexion Of the next legis-
lature GG Republicans, 81 Democrats, with
II assemblymen 10 be chosen.
James II. Manning, Democrat, was elect
ed Mayor Of Albany, n. Y, by over 5000
majority. The entire Democratic city
ticket was elect d yesterday bp over 5000
majority. The Republicans gained two in
the Board of Aldermen and two in the
Board OF Supervisors.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
sanitary Items.

Eleven more persons afflicted with small
pox were discovered in Cvercrowded tene-
ment houses in New York City, where
hundreds have been exposed. The health
officials fear that the dreaded disease may
become epidemic.
Two eases of typhus fever and one death
from the disease occurred at Providence, II
!. THERE'S reason to believe tfA 1.-the dis
ease will spread.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-04-21
Legislative.

In the provincial assembly the bill pro.
viding for the admission Of women to study
and practice law in Ontario passed a third
reading.
Senator Canton's Congressional reappor-
tionment bill passed the " y. Assembly
without amcndmcnt-ayes 66, nays 59-and
the bill was signed by the Governor.
The bill allowing women TO vote for all
State officers, including the governor, passed
the New York assembly by 80 votes PHIL
Wissing of the Eighth district opposed the
bill in a speech 80 vile that it made the wo
men, who had gathered to hear the debate,
cover their faces to hide their burning
bushes Of shame. Every sentence contain
ed a double meaning. When Wessing ceased
Cob Webster demanded that his language
be cXpunged from the record A dozen
members were instantly on their feet to
second the demand and motion to ex-
punge was carried in thunder tones.
In the New York Senate bill was passed
fixing the wages in New York City for la,
borers at 81 a day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-22

reception. But he neither attempted to
molest me nor to emulate the traditional
example of Androcles' lion and fawn
gracefully on me. For about quarter
of a minute those seriously inquisitive
ewes were turned on mine then with a
stately lash of his tail, he turned and
leisurely trotted off into the forest
shades, a sadder If not much wiser
poacher.
After a short hunt found the settle
ment OF an Indian family whose ready
assistance | secured. Together we re-
turned to the scene of my adventure
and soon had the solitary product of
my days hunting in shape to be taken
to the camp.
My arrival at camp late in the after
noon was the occasion of some rejoicing,
as my companions had begun to enter
tain apprehensions about my safety; but
when the Indian boys came trudging
after with their load of additional
provender for our almost exhausted
larder the tone of mild congratulation
waxed INTO one of wild enthusiasm.
did not relate the story of the bag
ging of the game, however, until tho
feast was over, and the pipes and ruin
bottle were in order. And when | had
concluded the unanimous verdict of the
boys was that failing to procure any
game had purchased the animal from
the Indians.
The fact is that no man is prophet
in his own country, less so is an amateur
explorer an adventurer amongst his
immediate companions who have no
part in the adventure, But | can as
sure the reader that this is true Incl
dent Of life in the wilds of South Amer.
lea T. L. PORTER.