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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
THE PLAY-HOUsES.
Uncle HIrnm-The Bostonians-The Mo-


zHrt musical.
The Seabrooke Opera Company closed a
successful engagement ut the Academy of
Music last night.
Friday night the attraction Will be "Un-
Gle Hiram" a laughable comedy fun OF
mechanical and scenic effects. a boiler
explosion, a railroad train 300 feet long
crossing the stage in ten seconds, COM
plete saw-mlll outfit saving lumber in
viow OF the audience. and the Brooklyn
Bridge Bartholdi Statue and New YORK
Harbor will be among the features that
will be presented. The combination Is
said to be a very strong one.
eT W sH9eM oml pueds HIN 9qL 'LIBI
MOZART MUSICALE.
The next regular musicale will be given
on Thursday, 1lth September. The change
from Monday, the usual evening, had to
be made on account of that evening :
having been booked by the lessee for one
Of his attractions. The "BFill lnstru-
mental Quartette," of Philadelphia as
sisted by Mrs. VI. B. Thomas, soprano
OF Halifax county, Va, will be the at
traction on the 18th instant. The pro-
gramme will be as follows:
1st. Variations-Quartette
2. Piano Solo-"Hungarian Rhapsodle
No. 1f-UiszD-Mr Henry 4. Lang.
3. Soprano-Cavatina from "Orpheus
(Gluck)-Mrs. VI. b. Thomas.
T. "Loin du Ball''-(GilleO. b Serenade
(HerbertJ-(QuartetteD
3. Violln-"Glpsy Melodies -(Sarasate)-
Mr.. Edwin \. Brill.
g. Should He Upbraid-(H. r
Bishop)
7. "Tarentelle"-R -RafD-Quartette.
s Cello-"Fantaslc (SerVais) - Mr.
Louis Trein.
9. a "Bolera'-CArbas)-b Hungarian
Dance"-Brahms-(Q (QUartette)
THE BOSTONIANS.
The i'Bostonians" Concert Company
which will give a select entertainment at
the Mozart Academy Thursday. Septem
Der 2lst, under the direction or Mr.. james
II. Branch. Is composed Of Richmond
favoFitcs, headed by Mr.. Ned Hon anC
his wife. who are well remembered her,
by all lovers OF vocal music. They sans
AT St. Paurs church ana the Monumental
also. and these choirs were then the best
ever gotten together in this city. Pro
fessor Rcinhardt, their old organlst, vii
assist as accompanst. Hoff writes tha'
Jake is the best In the country Mr.
Henry Clay Barnabee IS famous as tht
comedian Of the old Boston Ideals ant
afterwards OF the "Bostonians," of whicf
company he Is part proprietor. lie i
along and many admirers VIII be able t'
enjoy his humor and comlcal songs again
Mr. William \. Howland's reputation has
reached Richmond. although he has never
been been here before. He Is one or the
best baritones this country has ever pro
duced and goes from here TO sing at th'
big Worcester Musical Festival MISS
Maud Timer is the favorite pupil OF tina
great maestro Bristol, and VIII be th'
prima donna of the "Bostonians' this sea
son. She is also "A stranger here. but th'
encomiums Of the Northern and western
papers guarantee her a warm welcome.
a choice programme will be rendered
ending with scene and quartette IRON
Robin Hood. The demand for seats ma
been large and they will be placed on SAT-
at the Academy Of Music Saturday sep
tember 18th. Those who signed the guar
antee list have the first choice OF seats
The prices have not been raised as IL
ported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
SQUARE MILES OF FIRE.
Towns In South Dakota Threatened with
Destruction.
By telegraph to the Dispatch)

(By telegraph TO the Dispatch)
CENTRAL CITY. S. D.. Sept. 13.-Lead
City. Central city and other small towns
north Of here are threatened with de-
struction by fire. At Two Bears mine
and Garden. people were still nghtlng the
flames at midnight. II is feared that
many mine-buildings will be destroyed
At Fort Meade. the whole garrison Is
fighting the fire. Thousands or CORDS oil
wood piled ready to market have peeii
lost and many residences and miners
cabins have been burned.
An area OF country consisting OF twenty
five miles square is surrounded by lire
circles. which are rapidly drawing to
center.
A report from Deadwood says that IRE
men are patrolling the citys outlying
property. The heat Is intense. me loss
to property Is estimated at SO0,COO The
fires have been burning for the past three
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
Tho PInfp-CIass Industry.

O3Y teIograph 20 the Dlspatch)
WASHINGTON, y. c., Sept. 13-The
tariff hearings were continued before the
WAYS and Means Committee to-day. Mr.
T. a. Hitchcock, Of st. Louis. represent
ing the Crystal Plate Glass Company.
asked the committee. In behalf Of this in
tcrcst. as well as the labor interests 50
closely identified with II, not to disturb
the existing rates OF duty on plate glass
and justified his request by asserting
Il at they had already accomplished what
was sought to be secured by reducing
rates, viz, lower prices TO the consumer,
which prices were to-day less than one
half what they were ten years ago. while
no change or reduction, whatever, had
been made either I'm the tariff or In the
rates paid for labor done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
DANGEROUS HEIGHT OF THE DAN.
All Trains Delayed In the Southside-
Bridge Carried Away-FIooded Floors.

Special telegram to the Dispatch)
DANVILLE, VA, Sept. 13.-The heavy
rains and wash-outs have impeded travel
considerably. on the Danville and West
ern railroad, between Waller and Stella
there are several wash-outs, and two be-
tween Walters and Spencer's. There
were no trains on this road to-day. The
Dan river at this point reached twelve
and one-half feet to-day above low-water
mark. The lower floor Of the Riverside
Mills was under water. The track OF
the Atlantic and Danville was under
water for a mile or more. and the train
from Norfolk, due here at & o'clock T..
NJ. stopped over at Milton. n. G. \
small trestle at this place over branch,
started 10 give way to-day When loaded
box and coal-cars were run onto II to
hold It in place.
BIG WASH-OUTS.
No trains are running on the Richmond
and Danyille owing to the wash-Out at
Messing Ford. The river is thought 10
have reached its greatest height, and
that 1t will begin to fall. unless there
should be another heavy rainfall.
News was received here to-day that the
bridge over Smith river had been washed
away. and hundreds of people gathered
on the iron bridge and wooden bridge
here. and every available point, 10 see
it come down the river
FLOATING BRIDGE.
The bridge was damaged some, but did
not give way, and all hands were disap-
pointed.
Whole trees, with roots and many
broken branches of green trees hoated on
down the river to-day, showing the water
-.
TO have been very high in the upper coun-
try. The damage done TO tobacco and
corn. and other products by this last rain
fan and rising in the river, is incalcula-
hle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
Brewers In CoHnoli.
By telegraph to the Dispatch

II3y teIcgfaph 10 INC vIspdICN'T
CHICAGO. Sept. iS.-It was the inten-
tion Of the meeting OF the United states
Brewing Association to complete the or
ganzation OF an international association
to-day, but the session was taken up In
the discussion of brewing processes among
the speakers. including many eminent
authorities on this subject. They ad-
iourned 10 visit the German village In tue
Midway plaisance at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14

closest touch with Gladstone. who. though
his name does not appear I'm connection
with the Issuance OF the circular, vas
doubtless aware OF its contents before
It was issued.
All the newspapers publish comments
on the manifesto. printing their articles
In prominent places. The Tory organs
treat the circular contemptuously. ana
pretend TO attach no Importance To II.
The Star CRadicaD publishes It's con-
n,ent under the caption THE Bugle Not"
In the course OF its article Il says that
the Democracy has been longing to come
to close quarters with the tyrants whom
they have tolerated SO long. In this SEN
tonce is condensed the Radical opinion OF
the whole country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
ChineRe DeDortation.


By telegraph TO the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept. l3.-Con-
gressman Geary. Of California, states that
the administration has made a change in
its policy on the Chinese law and Is now
not in favor Of the passage Of the Ever
eft bill suspendinR the operation of the
Geary law for one year.
Senator White states that he has been
summoned to the White House.
There was "A conference last night be-
tween Mcssrs. Carlisle and Gresham
at Mr.. CarIisles residence, and the Cabinet
has Just held meeting on the Chinese
sulieCt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
As Usual. Tho "Guild 4" Pays Prom pity.

RICHMOND. Va. September IL. 1893.
s. B. Brady. Esq. Secretary Washington
Chapter. No. 4. p. L. q. OF A.:
Dear Sir. Il hereby acknowledge re-
ceipt OF $500. being the amount OF the
benefit certificate in the Progressive En-
dowment Guild of America held by my
late nephew, Mr.. w. b. Weisiger. and bog 10
express my thanks to your Society for the
prompsness with which the claim W.
paid. Respectfully.
Miss BgrTIE Wxuogn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
War on the Tucker Bill.
Oy telegraph to the Dispatch.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. 13.-The
Republican opposition to the Tucker bill
to repeal the election law has taken form,
under instructions from Mr.. Reed. They
will absent themselves from the meeting
OF the Committee on Election of Presi-
dent and Nice-President tomorrow, when
the formal order 10 report the bill must
be made. 1t is understood that at least
one Democratic member OF the committee
I'm Difference TO the administration
views. will also be absent and in this
case the bill cannot be repealed to-mor-
row. because there will be no quorum IN
committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
TeiIinsiha Truth

It,s common saying that newspapers ne,
bnt when an editor writes thing and puts
his name TO II you may be sure he Is tel
ling the truth. Read this. We 1ave never
snt medicine advertisement IN our columns
bnt having given Simmons Liver Reguia-
tor tor a fair trial. we DO not hesitate TO say.
,bat for Dyspepsia and general debility II
ssnnot be excellsd. .p-FKyp. ~. Guilds,
sdItor "Exws,D ksnton, Ohio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
Fearing a Flood In the James

Correspondence OF the Dispatch.)
SCOTTSVILLE, Sept. S.-Rain has
fallen here almost incessantly since Sun
day. but it stopped about noon to-day.
The people are fearing nood IN the
lanes again. All Of the smaller streams
through this section have been on a boom,
and did considerable damage to bridges
and fences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
LORD ROBERTS APO LOGIzEs.
American Missionaries Correct In Thei
Charges About India.
n3v cable to the Dlspatch.l

LONDON, ENG, Sept. lS.-The report
of the government committee TO inquire
into the truth of the charges OF the
American missionary ladies' MIS-. AiuIe W
and Dr Kate Bushnell, that contrary TO
q resolution of the House of Commons an
officially controlled system of vice exists
in Indian military cantonments, fuliy
bears out their allegations.
Lord Roberts. who, when commander-ih-
chief. denied their statements, writes a
letter Offering an unreserved apology 10
the ladies. stating that he had been mlsih-
formed and that the orders which were
given were undoubtedly disopeyeu III
many stations without his knowledge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
CAPTAIN Rsbcock Quite sick.

Can,oin A. c. Babcock. the well-known
Mason Is now quite sick at Cedar Lawn,
HE beautiful home n short distance from
his city on the Nine Mile Road; Dr.
Brock his physician. does not think MS
condition IS very serous.
Captain Babcock is the founder OF the
Masonic Home, and IS a philanthropist
whose noble acts have made him well
known In this section Of the state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
The Indiana Train-Robbery.

(By telegraph TO the Dispatcho
NEW YORK. Sept lS.-Mr. Charles l.
Thayer, OF the United States Express
company has returned from Buffalo. ana
he said: Il can tell you with certainty
that the reports OF the amount OF ou. ioss
nave been exaggerated. IL was nothing
like $4,000. 1t was much less than
50. 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
Charnkee OntIe, Settlement:

(3y telegraph TO the Dispatchp
WASHINGTON, Sept ia report from
General Land OfhcCrs now in the
cherokee outlet shows that yesterday,
the first day the booths were open. over
5000 certificates OF intended settlement
were issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
T-s CCUNTRY'S SOLONS.
ht 'a.rles, Proposes TO Limit the Sem
atc silver Debate.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
Fatal Railway Crash.
(By telesraph to the Dispatch)

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Sept. B.-At
noon to-day n Northbound express tram
on the Reading Railroad crashed into a
shifting engine at the Eighteenth ana
Diamond streets crossing, killing IRE
man and injuring number Of p&sasn-
gers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
KaYidfa EAir.

A srLEcT PARTY TO LEAVE RICHMOND NOW
DAY, ocroBxB 2.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will run an
other of their personally conducted trains
to Chicago on Monday. October I'd, Ar
rangements have been made by the Chesa-
first-ciass hotels for one hundred people.
This arrangement will include railroad
fare. hotel accommodations. with oe vitk-
out Pullman privileges. A competent and
we'll posted conductor will accompany the
party. For full information apply 800 ens>
Main street, Richmond, Va
JoHx d. Porrs. ID. PA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
sySA4on FAULKNER's AMENDMENT
=, 4. Believed That Most Of the silver men
Favor IL.

tBy telegraph 10 tno
WASHINGTON, ID. C., sept io.-'
tor Faulkner has prepared. and wil' prop.
ably introduce tomorrow. his anenoneh'
TO the pending bilis for the repeal OF sne
parehssing clause Of tbs Sherman se'' aAs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14
x..,.y league ErpuIsion.

OBy telegraph to the Dispatch)
CHICAGO. ILL.,. Sept. is-The National
Convention OF Keeley Leagues to-day ex-
psIIed League u. A lively discussion pxsk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14

Mantels. Crates. and Thing, n vsrious
styles and low prices, at
JoHs Bowuss'a Governor street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14

ceded the expulsion. The action. taken Is
the up-shot OF dlssensions OF long stand
frR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-14

Gas and Electric Ohandsliers ana
Globes New dssisrs and low prieoa
{ouu B0vnn9
No Governor stroek
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

IN elegance of equipment, fine fur
niture, and good offices, the Globe
Savings Bank, corner of Dearborn
and Jacksoh streets, is unequaled.
What is better, the Globe Savings
bank, corner of Dearborn and jack
son streets, is unexcelled for solidity,
fair dealing and general good char
actcr as a bank. Moreover, the off,
GERS are courteous, we'll known and
otliging, which makes it all the
pleasanter for depositors.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
Just the Thinq.

This is an expression the travelling public
generally use when they find something That
is exactly what they want. This expression
applies directly to the Wisconsin Central
Lines which is now admitted by all to be
The Route" from Chicago TO st. Paul Mime
apolis, Ashland, Duluth and all points IN the
Northwest. Their double daily train service
and fine equipment offers inducement which
cannot be surpassed.
This is the only line running both through
Pullman first-class and tourist sleepers from
Chicago to Pacific Coast Points without
change.
For null information address your nearest
ticket agent
JAS. c. POND.
Gen Pass. and Tiki. Agt., Chicago, III.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

THE new billiard hall OF MessTs.
"agan * Barber, over the House Of
David l02 Clark street. Is the finest
- the city. Visit 10.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

GREATEST bargain on earth--stock
cuts for newspapers, 10 cents each.
Send for Catalogue. Chicago Photo
Engraving Company, 1s5 Madison
street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

MCINERNEY, DUNN & DIVERS
Madison street headquarters is the
most popular in the city.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

The only first premium lager
beer Is sold by the K. c.
Schmidt Brewing Co. in pack
ages and bottles. Family
trade our specially. 9 to 35
Grant place, chicago,IIl. TeIe-
phone North 400.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

a GENTS furnishing goods depart.
.nent has been added to Shayne's
State street store.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

THE ADVERTISER is the Oldest newspaper in
New York City. Its weekly edition is pub
lished in two sections and comes out every
Tuesday and Friday-lO4 times during the
year. has six to eight pages every issue. Is well
printed has plenty Of pictures, short stories,
Geographic news, financial and market reports.
woman's page, and the ablest editorials pub
lished by any New York paper. 1t IS model
home paper, with elevating and entertaining
reading matter. devoid of sensations and OBJ
jectionable advertisements. All for Il year.
Specimen copies and premium lists with full
particulars of the attractive inducements for
Agents sent free on application TO
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
KERN 5
RESTAURANT
CHAS. kern, Proprietor,
lO0&llO LaSale Street
CHICAGO.
100
FREE
WATCH ES!

In addition to the numerous new and origi-
nal premiums offered to subscribers. we pro-
pose to present them with lO0 Watches, all of
which are guaranteed by 7. Lynch. 14th street
and Union Square New York City, who fur
nishes til en- to us.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14
Around t.s World /. Rightly Day..

Did Jsles Verne ever think that his imaginary
Phileas Fogg would ee cclipscd by an American
girl, Who once made the circuit in less thin saw
en'y-ihree day.? But Ph,lcas had to take Sec
ond money" The fame OF DR.. Picrcc's Medical
Disccscry has gone around the world long ago.
and Left its record everywhere ss precious boon
TO every nation. In the whole world OF mcdi-
cine, nothing equals it for the cure Of scrofula Of
the lungs (Which IL consumption.) Coughs and
bronchial troubles succonb to this remedy. ard
the blood Re purified BY 1t, until all rns ly skin
blo;ches arc driven away. Don't be skepiicai, AZ
thi. medicine is guaranteed to every purchaser
You only pay for the good you get.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14
why He Never Ia. no Iu...

Two women were discussing the
question Of tips to walters in q cafe
the other day. one maintaining that
the wages OF walters were nav
enough and wondering how much the
men got in fees. Their waiter. q
very good-natured colored man.
stood By. and the woman said:
I'm going to ask him" So she
said to him:
Say. John. how much do you men
get . day in feesg''
The reply came At once:
See that boy over there! Well.
he makes . pile. He has luck, he
has. Always gets big fees He gets
men TO his table. I never has NO
luck always has women.-Boston
Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14

In Switzerland the orange and
myrtle blossoms, those graceful SYM
bois at weddings, find their substi-
tute in Gruyere cheese. On the day
OF her marriage the bride receives .
whole Gruyere cheese. which is re-
iigiously preserved in the family.
AS time goes on various marks and
notices are cut into it which serve to
record the births. marriages, deaths.
ETC., occurring in the household and
among the relatives Anyhow IL
may always serve u . provision for
. rainy day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14

The Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals does not hesitate
70 stop. through its agents. in the
streets OF Philadelphis United States
mail wagons when they are being
drawn by sick or MANNED horses. and
to take the animals away, whether
the United States mail suffers deteh.
ton or not At least this is the story
told by the local press. The agents
protest that the law against inhu-
manity shall not be ignored through
the greed OF contractors. even if the
wagons are conveying the mails
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14

c L. Simonds Of Lynn. Mass, has
made steam carriage for his own
use that will make ten miles an
hour. The carriage weighs only 100
pounds and can carry two persons at
. time. 1t has the appearance Of IN
ordinary carriage in front except
there are NO provisions made for q
horsa The wheels are Of cycle make
and are four in number. The hind
wheels are forty-three inches and
the front wheels are thirty-six
inches. with rubber tires
Tho boiler and engine are Just in
the rear Of the seat. and give the
carriage the appearance Of . fire en-
CINE. The steam generates in what
ID called . porcupine boiler. which
weighs 100 pounds. The steam n
made BY naphtha flames from three
Jets. The naphtha is kept in a CYL
inder. enough to last for seven hours.
and there is water tank that will
hold ten gallons. The steering part
consists OF crank wheel on the foot
board. SO that the engineer can steer
and attend to the engine at the same
time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-14

1t is stated that ordinary bricks
boiled in tar for about twelve hours.
or until they are saturated with Il
are increased about 80 per cent in
weights are much harder than COM
mon ones. and unaffected By frost
ana acids IS we'll Is perfectly water
proof. They form N excellent aoor.
ing for workshops or etorerooms.
particularly in chemical establish.
ments.