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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01

Senate Committee on Judiciary Is IN circu-
iation among the members OF the par pro
teatlng against his confirmation on the
ground that he has not sufficient legsi
eminence 10 warrant his appointmentto 80
hieh a iudscial station
Commodore Joseph s. Skerritt. who has
inst seen relieved from duty IN command
Of the Washington hayward, VIII leave
here tomorrow for San Francisco, where
he will raise his flag on the United states
sbip Mohican rs commander OF the Pacihc
squadron, with the rank Of Acting Rear
All the executive departments were
closed to-day at noon, and they will not DC
can again for business until Tuesday
morning, January 3. 1898.
james T.. Grosvenor, l. Wilson. aud Z. n.
Idtcbfeld, of New York. and s. Leabury.
of New Jersey. have brought suit against
Commodore felger. Chief of Ordnance OF
The NAVY, for infringement upon q patent
for an improved breeeh-losding cannon.
Lieutenant Leabury. of the navy. claims
10 have invented the improvement, and
III. Others have bought shares IN the IN
yentlon. They hold that Commodore
FoIger and others have conspired to de-
prIve them OF their rights in the patent by
building similar gun for tue government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Naval Orders.


WASHINGTON. ID. O., December 31.-Or-
dered: Captain j. II. Bartlett to COM
mand the training ship Minnesota the 14th
of January next; Pay-Inspector l.. q.
Billings to duty in charge OF the navy~pay
Office, New York. Detached: Rear-Ad-
miral James A. Greer from duty az presi-
dent of tho Navy Examining aud Retiring
COMMANDER A. W. Weaver from the COM
mand of the navy-yard, Norfolk, Va, on
the 18th of January next. and ordered to
duty as president of the Naval Examining
and Retiring Board, Washington, ID. @. /;
Captain Il. E. Potter from the command
OF the trainirg-ship Minnesota the 14th
of January next. aud ordered to command
the nayy-yard, Norfolk, Va, the 10th of
January next; Lieutenant A. A. Osborne
from duty as assistant inspector of ord
nance at Providence, Il. l., and ordered to
the nautical schooi-ship Enterprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01

won: Samaritan second. Rose Howard
third. limo. 1:3ih.
sixth race--six and one-hslf furiougs-
La Cigale won: Shakespeare second, Ma
tionsl third. Time, I:255l.
AT wEEHkwEKs.
GurrrSBuao, N. j., December sl.-first
race-six furlongs--H Heads. or Isls won;
Fancy Colt second, Eph third. iime'
Second receive furlongs- Running
Bird won: Bob Sutherland second, Maoei
Glenn third. Time. l:03.
Third race-one and one-quarter miles
Frnerience won: Prince Fortunatus So
cond. Bullfinch third. Time, 2:leA.
Fourth racs-one-hslf mile-tlattery
won: April Foul second, Uncertainty
third. Time, 4S. 80. 49,,
Filth receive and one-half furlonys---
Helen won: Lady Mary second. Oulpeper
third. Time. l:10A. A.
Plant won; Henry Alonzo second, ot'
James third. Time, 1:S0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
ST. LouIss SUSPENDED TREASURES
He Is Not Impoached-His Resignation
Acknowledgment Stevenson.
[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

[By telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
Sr. LOUIS, Mo-. December 31.-The City
Council met tonight prepared to act as
high court OF impeachment upon the case
of the suspended city treasurer, MiShaei
Foerstel. Shortly after assembling, how
ever. a new resignation was received, THIS
one addressed by Mr.. toerstel 10 the
Council, through it's president, T.. L. wal
bridge. short debate was suihcient 70
settle the matter, and after receiving tne
report of the investigating committee and
also an acknowledgment of the, shortage
from Mr.. Foerstel, the Council, on tue
ground that the city was fully secured.
that Mr.. Foerstel was only indirectly re-
sponsible, and that he had already SUI
fered sufficiently aud was willing to make
full reparatlon for his sons acts. accepted
the resignation, thus putting an end 10
the Impeachment proceedings An az
iournment was taken Immediately ano tne
matter of selecting successor was post
poned.
Service was made on Mr.. Foerstel to-day
in the impeachment proceedings at nls
retreat. Eureka, Mo-. but as this did not
give him the legal five days notice he was
not present at the Council nesting to-
NIGHT. Beyond these facts there Is nothing
new In the shortage situation except that
several of the bondsmen are considering
the matter of suing Comptroller Stevenson
on his bond. They consider that Steven
son was neglectful and that his bondsmen
should be made to suffer, az 1t was h's
business to check-up young FoerstePs &c
counts. They are looking up the Law on
the subiect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Thornton Strlngfeliow Acquitted.
INV telepranh 10 the DisDatch-l

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December 3l.-The
Jury in tho case of the State against
Thornton Stringfellow for killing Charles
III. Pratt. editor of the Gainesville ella.
Dolly Leader, was out only fifteen minutes
Stringfellow discovered Pratt in fragrant
relations with his wife and killed him, and
the verdict of the jury, Not guilty" met
with popular approval and caused ripple
of applause in the courtroom. Both
sides were represented by eminent coun-
sci. The prosecution attempted to prove
that nothing had occurred in Stringfel-
but there was no evidence in the case to
show that. The friends of both parties
ere surprised that the prosecution was
pressed and the unhappy affair exposed to
tho public gaze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Alleged Railway Discrimination.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 3l.-There
sion a complaint by II. w. Behlmer and
other merchants of Summerville, 5. c..
against the Memphis and Charleston rail
road, the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad, the Georgia Railroad and
Banking Company, the South Carolina
Railway Company, tho receivers OF the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad. the receiver of the South Caro-
lima Railroad Company, the Central Rail-
road and Banking Company of Georgia,
and the Southern Railway and Steamship
Association.
The complaint charges discrimination in
freight rates in favor of Charleston, s. g.,
and against SummervIlle. on shipments
from Memphis, Tenn, a higher rate being
charged to Summerville, the shorter dis
tanoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
rre NEW ooloAsLpe
K.ported the Richest Ever Discovered
ia This Country.


I Bf tsfokfNPH W - :. nj. i.
SALT LAKE. .UrAH. December s Iran
ppisesr conntry from this place are proceed
mo yanidIy. The excitement here 10 IN
creas,no every hour and the. rush TO tne
on J fields IL increasing dsy by cay. Old
time ra," prospestors and SPECTATORS. who
want TO get into the country at the earliest
moment, leave the railroad az Msncoes
and hire an outfit or buy it outright.
A. r. Mills. VINO has just returned rom
the digcines. says the placers are tne ricn-
est ever discovered III the United ota.es.
The San Juan is the nortneta ooun a,a,s
the colorado SIX miles this side OF the Arb
IONA line. The Jan Juan is drop OF 5000
feet from the general level, and there Is !,
ONLY one place to get down thereto1a tran !.
on the Arizona side. The canon Is from
quarter 10 half mile in width.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
PROPOSED MERCANTILE REFORM.
The Matter Of Uniformity In Giving Credits
and Collecting.
[By teIegraph % the Dlspatch.

New YORK. December 31.-Members OF
the Mercantile Exchange complain that
there IS q lack OF uniformity in giving
credits and discounts and in making col
lections by wholesale merchants. Ac-
cording TO their representations, spirit
of riva'ry has been fostered which has
created great deal of confusion and re-
suited in detriment TO the interested mer-
chants. and more especially those engaged
IN the dry goods and grocery trade. The
advocates of reform say that the begin
turn over a new leaf" They suggest the
drawing up Of an agreement, to which
every wholesaler in the city will be asked
to append his signature. The exchange,
however, will not be asked to give Official
endorsement Of the agreement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
washington News Notes.
IBy telegraph % tho Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON. December Si.--Jnst pre-
vious 10 the holiday season President Har-
rison disposed of all bills sent To him for
signature, and those that mad not reached
him at the time Of the holiday recess he
requested should be held ut the Capitol
Among these bills is the Mexican-yeteFan
pension bill. which passed the House on
Monday of last week.
Opposition higgins to develop in q new
quarter to continuation Of the nomination
az Judge NoComAs. A pstitlon W the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
PRISON orr1crA1a TO BE ARRrsrEp.
suPREMe-JusTlcE soMsReY.
Arrested on Charge of Dsfrauding the
Iron Hall.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch. !

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. December 91.-Su-
prerne-Justice f. d. Somerby, of the col
lapsed Order of the Iron Hall, was arrested
at his home here this morning. The
charge against him is the same as that
named in the warrants on which three
other "Supremes BAKER. Glading, and
Eckersley-were yesterday arrested, for
conspiring to cheat aud defraud by IN
lawfully using the money belonging to the
order. and with hindering and obstructing
the administration of public justice.
All four warrants were issued at the in
stance Of State Observation-Disclosures
Krumbhsar, and Superintendent-of-P Police
Linden this afternoon said that no more
arrests were contemplated.
Somerby furnished bail for hearing
next Thur5dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
The Public Dsbt.

WAsHINaroH. ID. O., December 3i.-The
pubhc-debt statement for December will
not be published until Tuesday next. 1t is
estimated that it will show loss in cash
during December of 81 ,000, 00O, making the
net cash balance about $2s, 100000. PEN
sion payments during December have been
in excess of $500 900. or at the rate Of
$3.50 OOO. 600 q wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
WASHINGTON CABINET TALK.
Carlisle for the Treasury-Tncker, Among
Others, for Attorney-General, Etc.
ruy ,atagronh 20 the Dfspatch.l


WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 3l.-Most
OF tho people in Washington interested IN
the gossip relating to Cleveland's Cabinet
choosing have settled down into the be-
lief that Senator Carlisle is TO be Secretary
of the Treasury IN the next administra-
ton. They are the more inclined to this
from the fact that the choice of Carlisle
would provo satisfactory to every one.
Among the guesses for other depart
ments is that Of eX-Minlster Phelps. or
Vermont, for Secretary of State, this gen.
tleman dividing with Don NJ. Dickinson,
in the Washington mind, the best chance
for that portfolio. Representative Her
bert. of Alabama. and ex- Private Secretary
Lamont are both talked of for the Navy
Department. and General Pat Collins, of
Boston. is talked of for Secretary OF War.
For the Department of Justice the names
most generally mentioned are those OF
Representative Culberson, OF Texas;
Martin +. Morrill,, of this city; Repre-
sentative Wilson, of West Virginia, and
Randolph Tucker, of Virginia.
Representative Blount OF Georgia. who
has served many years on the Committee
on Post-Offices and Post-Roeds in the
House of Representatives, is talked Of for
head OF the Post-Office Department and
may get the place II Herbert. from an adj
Joining State, does Lot get the Navy De-
partment. He might be appointed any
how, though 1t is thought to be more pro-
bable that in the event of the selection Of
Herbert a western man, like Ex-Governor
Campbell, of Ohio-who, however, says
positively that he IS not q Cabinet posi-
biity-will be appointed. For the lnte-
nor Department Morrison of Illinois, Gray
of Indiana, and other men from western
and far western States are talked of, and
the Agricultural Department, IL 10 said,
e TO ufayfn IA
Democrat from one of the northwestern
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Y.ar-Fpd a.o,nv.

GLoUcEsrER. N. j.. December 3i.-First
receive furlongs-Blue Wing won
Montlece second, Chapman third. Time,
1:0iJs.
Second receive furlones-Bunker Hill
won; La Juiye (fliy) second. Wheeler
third. Time. l034.
Third raee--five furiongs--Tioga won
Little Phil second. Morning Glory third.
Time. l:02H.
Fourth race--fve furlongs--T radesman
won; Shamrock second, keyssr third
Time. 1:U3A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
THE GoyRRSoRsHIP QUESTION.
ELEcToRAL-coLLEGE MEETINGS.
To BE Held on Monday the 9th Instant
Democrats Reminded.
rRv telegranh 70 the Disnatch1

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. December 3l-Chair-
man William +. Harrity. of the Democratic
National Committee. has written to al the
chaIrmen of Democratic Sta % committees,
and 10 all the members of the Democratic
National Committee from States which
cast their votes for Cleveland and Steven
son, calling their attention to the act of
Congress which requires that presidential
electors of the several States shall meet,
organize the electoral college, cast their
vote, etc., on the second Monday in Janu-
ary. The meetings of the several electoral
colleges will be held on Monday, January
8, 1898. This notice Is regarded a. ne
cessary. for the reason that many of th5
States have not yet changed their laws so
as to conform to the provisions of the act
Of Congress Of 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
ceiored Children Burned.

SroSY DRooK, n. Y, December 3f.-The
house of William Phillips colored la
borer living near this village, was burned
last night. -Four small children. who were
locked In the house, were horribly burned.
Two of them were dead when discovered.
The Others died thjA morning. II Is sup
posed that the ,hhdren. while playing
with the fire in the kitchen steve, set the
hause ablAsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
NEW FAST SCHEDULE.
sixty-one Miles Saved on the Atlantic
Coast Line.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December Gloom
mencing tomorrow, January 1st, the At
lantlc-Coast Line will put in effect new
son, including new fast train from
Washington to the South daily at
o'clock P. NJ. The opening OF
Wilson. n. c., and Florence. S. c., over
which these fast trains will run, makes q
saving in distance of siXty-one miles,
which means corresponding reduction in
time over this line between the North and
East. and Charleston. Savannah, and all
Florida pOints
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
sister Lease to Bs Provided For

VI - E-1V 37soPu'VlIsI
Topeka. KAN. December 31.-Governor.
elect Lleweilyn announces that he has de-
cided TO offer Mrs. Lease position on the
State Board of Charities. II will be one
of tue first appointments he will make. IL
is reported here that Mrs. Lease has mani.
tested her willingness to accept the posi-
ton. but il Is to be well understood be-
forehand that in accepting it she does not
in any way relinquish her claim to the
senatorship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
SIMPSON, THE sOcKLEss.
He TALKS About Force at Topeka-Rspub-
cans Stirred Up.
by telegraph % the DIspatch.I

: LUy tVIVbI1PII 70 bIIu 4JI5VEsVIlsI
TopEKA. KAN. December Cherry
Simpson arrived here to-day and declared
that the Popullsts would organize the
House of Representatives, BY force If
necessary. He said the will of the people
had been thwarted and the Peoples party
robbed Of legal majority in the House,
and that they proposed to right that steal
at all hazards. kilograms have been sent
10 every Republican member aud q rail-
road pass mailed urging them to be in
Topeka January 9Th prepared TO stay
The Populist leaders heard of this move
ment and to-day renewed their requests
by wire, urging their members to be here
By the night of the 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
SPEAKER CRISP RETURNS.
He "Had Very Pleasant Visit" to
New York.
tEy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 81
Speaker Crisp returned TO the city early
this morning. He was tired and tagged
out. He told the members of his family
that he had been kept up late each night,
and added that he had had "a very plea
SAINT visit" He Immediately retired to his
room, and without waiting for breakfast,
went to sleoD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Typhns In New York.

NEw YoaK, December 3i.-Three moro
persons suffering with typhus,feyer were
taken 10 Bellevue Hospital today from
houses on Bayasa street and Park Row.
The patients were aftsrward taken 10 North
Broshers Issand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
fns,a,N1ss WANTS.
TEANuLATED SUGAR. 30. +;

GRANULATED SUGAR, Do;
PURE LARD. ec.;
sILyER-KINa MINNESOTA PATENT FAxrf,
FLOUR, g, barrel. or 33c. ssck;
sSow-gLAgg PATENT FAMILY YJorh
e475 barrel, or 30cs sack;
PURE CIDER VINEGAR, 25c. ssIlon
3 pounds MILK LUNCH CRACkkhs TOT Roc'i
q cans BESr CORN for 2jc.;
Pound cans BAKING-PowDEk, 1oc. pound
CAROLINA RICE. &c. poand:
NEW RAIsISs. 7c.;
noanda BEST OATMEAL for 25c.
oLIvys, 25c. quart
pr,ce-l,s. mailed on Application. Phone 3i9
;. ULLaANS son,
1s20-lse2 east Main,
Kichnord Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
years. Parties OF young people have made
marry al young,a Pond and lakes nj Reser-

years. Parties OF young people have made
merry at young's Pond and lakes at heser-
yoir and Forest Hill parks, 10 the alter
Moons the skaters have presented pictur-
esaue aud interesting sights upon the zee
at these places. In climate which affords
so little opportunity for practice, thefe
cannot be- raany expert skaters, but the
amateurs have made rapid strides toward
perfection, even in these few days; the
aim Of most of the lady-skaters. OF
making the "outside edge" having been
attained By many. The graceful swaylng
of the form in the curves and sweeps OF
this accomplishment makes 1t one OF the
most beautiful and enjoyable. The ice has
been five inches thick and perfect sea
of glass" for the skaters. Among those
who have been enjoying the sport are
Misses Meta Potts, Irene Langhorne, Else
Williams. Bruce Williams, Mary McCam.
Eyie Walker. Bette Powell, Lizzie
Bridges. Ellen Hobson, Sallie Marshall.
Halle Strother, May Jones, Elise Strotherr,
Katie Buford, MISS Russell Hartford.
Conn }. Miss Marshall, Miss Brown (Balti-
more. Mrs. shIrly Carter, Mrs. Moncure
Perkins. Messrs. Henry Baskerville. Ed
ward Willis. William Ferguson. George
GIBSON, George Cunningham. +. ID. Will
liaroa. Ianeman Williams, James Logan,
r, nj. rutherford, Il. G. Mayo. l.: 4. ID.
Myers, Jr.. Dabney Maury, George LATER
ty. Allen Potts. Frederick Scott, Thomas
Scott, T.. Higginbotham, William Moseiy,
Waller Scott. and others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
a SOCIAL CHRISTMAS.
Events Of the Week Among Rich
mond's Fashionable Folk.
a BRILLIANT GERMAN.
Bsaustrui Ea.srsainmeat Of tho Tuesday
Ciub-Receptioa at M. Bryan's-
osAer society News.

The entertainment given by General aud
Mrs. r. III. Logan on Monday evening to
their young daughter, Miss Lily, was very
brilliant and beautiful. There were about
l25 fresh young faces. bright with the Joy
Of youth and Christmas-tide, who danced
and made merry. ate supper, and frolicked
as only girls and bows releasedfrom school
and realizing the long-talked-of holiday
can do. The Spacious home was tastefully
decorated with rose colors in shades and
flowers, the music was inspiring. every
thing was propitious, and the party was
greatly enioyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George s. Stevens gave a
handsome dinner" on Tuesday evening,
celebrstiye OF their wedding anniversary.
Their beautiful homo. on Floyd avenue. was
made even more attractive by the floral
Edornmenfs. aud very elegant dinner of
eight courses with wines was served ia
flushed style. The mother OF the host and
tie father OF the hostess were present on
tbs happy occasion. and the guests were
ehafmingly entertained after dinner by
wsli.rspdered vocal aud instrumental mu-
sie with harp and piano by the hostess.
Those present were Mrs. Il. II, Stevens,
Mr.. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs II. II. Wh,tloek,
Mrs. l.. II. Pord, Mrs. Camm, Mir. Barton
Grundy. and DR.. @. W. p. Brock.
Miss Annis Howard entertained few
young friends on Tuesday at luncheon 10
honor Of Miss Idly Day. Of ST. Paul. MINI.
The guests we're Misses Mary Howard,
LAZY Day, Carrie Talbot. Flossie Talbot,
Berta Wexford, Salhe Wexford. and
Messr& Allan Talbot. Philip Powers,
Frapk Powers, T.. q. Smith, James Ruther-
foord, James Howard. and II. Aldrich cf
North osrolins.
Richmond hss enjoyed during the past
! &stk ~ Ara skating carnival for many
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Kirkwood, miller & Co. Assign.

PEORIA, ILL.,, December 81; WILDWOOD
Miller & Co., Wholesale dealers IN aerl-
cultural implements, bicycles, ETC., as
signed to-day. Liabilities, S2oO,oVo; as
sets @l00, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
SENATOR DONALDSON cosFeY.
Appointed from Louisiana to Succeed
the Late Randall l.. Gibson.
TBv telegranh 10 the DispatchI

10y FuVbIaVIl 70 tIlY N'l7VHtNusI
NEW ORLEANS, December Ex-Governor
Foster to-day appointed Donaldson Cofey
United States Senator to succeed Gibson.
He enlisted as a private of artillery at the
breaking out of the war, and later served
as aid on the staff of General Joseph
Walker. He is president of the Bar Asgo-
ciatlon of Louisiana. In the late campaign
he became a candidate for State Senator,
to which Office he was elected by an over
whelming majority and rendered valua-
dietary Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
Blaine SIN Improving.

lBy telegraph to the Dispstch.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December 3i.-Mr.
Blaine continues to be reported "a little
better" in answer TO inquiries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
WANTED, OCCUPANTS FOR TWO

wELr.FuRNrsHED THlRD-sToRY ROOM.
Anpry at fO5 east Grace street "a LII