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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
virginia News Items.

Fielding Bayne lost his house, near Belle
nov ,n gloucester, Thursday by fre' Ihe
hre caught from the kitchen nue..
The oyster trade OF Gloucester is very
dulI now in consequence OF the continued
warm weather. The shippers are getting
very small prices.
lanes Brown shot and mortally
wounded Elizabeth Timbers, on her re-
urn from a Christmas ball on TUESDAY
morning at Alexandria Both are col
ored
William II. Burgess, who built the vault
al Mount Vernon, and the last or those
a,ho saw Washington's features at the
change OF collins, died in Alexandra on
Tuesday.
A meeting in the interest of local option
win be held at Gloucester Courthouse on
January court-day. The friends or tenn
nerance are requested TO be present and
participate.
Mrs isabella X. Chiffon, relict of Hon.
Samuel Chiffon, representative from Vir-
ctnIa IN the Twenty-eighth Congress. died
., :, I,eonard's, near Warrenton, ON sun
day last in the slst year OF her
9ge.
Onicials OF the Norfolk and Western
yai,road Company deny tho report that
thev are negotiating with the Richmond
and DanviIle for the purchase OF the
washington and Ohio line in order 10 get
an entrance into Washington. Represen n
tatiyes OF the company have been sent
into the two Virginias 10 work up puDiic
scntinent against free coal with the put-
nose OF bringing pressure 10 bear on con-
gressen 20 amend the Wilson tarih-pih-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
A DISASTROUS FIRE.
Ono Man Burned To Death and Severa
Persons Injured.


PROVIDENCE, r. l., December H.
One OF the most disastrous and thrilling
fires that have ever visited this city broke
out at the corner OF Moulton and West
minister streets late this evening. The
building was completely gutted. one man
was burned to death, and several were
injured.
SO fiercey did the fire burn that the
fifty people in the building became panic
stricken, and but for the prompt work
Of firemen a terrible disaster would have
occurred Many of the occupants made
their way through the smoke, but those
in the upper part Of the building were
cut off from all means OF escape. Some
appeared at front windows, and others
reached the fire-escapes on the Moulton-
street side only to be driven back from
the landings by flames, which rolled from
the windows on the second and third
floors. To the thousands Of people in
the streets death seemed certain TO those
above. The trucks could not be promptly
raised. owing to network of wires.
Forty-foot ladders were called into
use. atd then the firemen did good work.
From the fourth-story windows fronting
on Westminster street, the Misses +.
and G.. f.. Taft we're carried down the
ladders.
A THRILLING RESCUE.
The thrilling sight Of the fire, however,
was on the Moulton street side of the
building. while the flames were shooting
through the fire-escapes. Streams or
water were directed on them, and Fire
men McNelll and Brown made way UP
by the burning windows to the third land
ing. where two people had been seen.
They found l.. C. Perkins, OF the Boston
Electric Supply Company and his daush-
ter. Josie. and carried them back through
tho smoke and the flames exhausted.
Nothing but the brave efforts OF the fire.
men below. who kept streams OF water
nlavinr on the fre-escapes, enabled them
TO reach the bottom alive. Both flremen
were severely burned Mr.. Perkins and
his daughter were badly burned, but VIII
recover.
Two men were seen on the roof. They
proved 10 be S. b. Hall, photographer,
and Charles Pierce. They had provided
themselves with a rope. and going to the
roof made 1t fast and lowered themselves
down. The rope was thirteen feet snort
OF reaching the sidewalk, but both men
we're caught by the firemen when they
dropped.
THE FATALITY.
When the fire was under control. the
firenen working on the third floor came
across The body OF man In the room
whence Mr.. Perkins and daughter had
been rescued. IL proved to be that OF
Dr. +. A. Gay, q dentist. who had an office
on the fourth floor. He had made his way
TO the third floor, but was cut off, and
then tried to escape by means of the fire
escape, but was overcome within ten feet
of the window and perished.
The fire was not fully under control
late this evening The building was com
pletely gutted. 1t was built three years
ago at a cost Of 100000. and was occu-
pied by more than twenty firms. The
total loss is estimated at S2O0,COO well
covered by insurance.
The fire was caused by dynamo wire
on the second floor becoming crossed with
q power-wire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28

Mrs. Maggie Clifford, 2s years old, was
burned to death at her home. 1919 north
Dallas street Baltimore. Tuesday night
Birmingham. Ala, was visited yester-
day by two disastrous fires, entailing an
aggregate loss of $1,000, partly covered
by insurance.
A dispatch from Lisbon says: A great
sensation has been caused In government
and other circles here by a report that the
Portuguese Minister Is detained by force
at Rio de Janeiro.
Mrs. Margaret Martin, relict OF william
Martin, and one OF the most eminent
women In the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, died In Columbia, 8. c..
last night. She was born In Scotland In
1907.
President Mayer, of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. was yesterday unanimously
reelected for another term. and Major
Alexander Shaw q director OF the same
road In place of George de B. Keim,
deceased.
Ii Is announced that on Monday next
another general reduction In wages will
60 into effect at the mills of the Potts
Vile (Pa) Iron and Steel Company, the
reduction averaging from to Is per cent.
throughout.
BY an explosion OF tank In the soap
factory OF Proctor G Gamble at Ivory
dale, a suburb OF Cincinnati. yesterday
evening. Edward Marquet. an employe.
and stephen Reynolds. visitor, were In
stantly killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY.
An Abundance Of Good Thing I'm AlbernarIe.
Holiday visitors.

SCOTTSVlLLE. VA. December ~
(Specih)-For ten days past the weather
has been all that could be desired, and
our people, though very quiet and orderly
seem to be enjoying the holidays. This
has heen a year OF plentiful crops, and al
though the article OF money is scarce, our
people seem to have an abundance of "the
good things" of life
There have been more marriages around
this section. and especially in this county,
than for many years.
Many of our former citizens who are
now living In different sections OF the
country are visiting friends and relatives
here this week. Among them are the fol-
lowing: Mr.. G.. Mason Dillard and his
friend. Mr.. Rufin, OF Norfolk, Va, are
visiting the old home. Chester: Mr. w
G FarTar. of Norfolk: Mr. Sidney A.
Thomas. OF Baltimore; Mr.. Leslie Martin
Richmond: Miss BESSIE Staples. from near
Charlottesville: Miss Rose Farrar, from
near North Garden; Messrs. Philip S.
and William A. Powers and their families,
OF Richmond: Mr.. George w. Poland
Richmond: Mr. BENJAMIN jones' of VIM
chester. and MIR. Charles ID. McEwen, Of
Richmond.
The many friends OF Mr.. Charles r.
Bark sdale were greatly shocked and dis
trcssed by the sad news OF his death, an
account of which appeared in Sundays
Dispatch He was very popular here, at
mis- old home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
M'Aooo AT THE cosPoRT YARD.
He Ia SaIuted with Seventeen Guns-The
Texas and Raleigh Inspected-ClOsed.

He Is SaIuted with Seventeen Guns-The
Texas and Raleigh Inspected Closed.
NORFOLK, VA. December 27-(Spe-
cial)-Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
McAdoo arrived at the navy-yard from
Washington this morning on a visit TO
Rear-Admlral Brown. and will remain
here until tomorrow afternoon the guest
OF the Admiral. After lunch the As
sistant Secretary went on board the bat
tleship Texas. cruiser Raleigh. and coast
defenceship Amphitrite and inspected the
condition OF those new vessels. On his
arrival the distinguished visitor was re-
ceived with n salute Of seventeen guns
from the receivingshp Franklin, and du-
ring the day a number OF prominent citi-
zens Df Norfolk called upon him.
WORK SUSPENDED.
The shops of the Atlantic and Danyille
railroad have shut down.
". w. sylvester has received notice
that nc will be relieved on Monday by
Mr.. Newberne. Of Norfolk county. as IN
terna'-revenue gauger
4 Norfolk boy Is under arrest In
Charleston, S. c.. on the charge OF
forgery
HANDSOME TRIBUTES.
Norfolk Lodge OF Elks and Royal Area
mum sent handsome floral tributes to the
funeral of Captain Sam Kimberly.
Surgeon X. II. Carter, of the United
States Hospital Corps, is In correspond
ence with other surgeons of the corps
looking to a change Of the existing
quarantine laws.
The funeral Of ex-senator NJ. L. Rue
took place this afternoon from the Pres
byterlan church. at LamberkF Point
The late Captain Samuel Kimberly had
his lie insured In the Royal Arcanum
and Enights of Honor organizations, OF
this city.
Oscar Jones, of Huntersville, Is at ST.
Vincehts Hospital, dangerously wounded
with d pistol-shot in his abdomen. having
been Shot for some one else.
ASSIGNED.
George C. Corpman, millinery. and
Moses Brown, groceries, assigned yes
terday.
Hon. l.. L. Kellam. OF the House OF
Delegates, is Ill with the grip at his
home here.
Mr.. John w. Cannon, well-mown
Norfolk county farmer, died at his home
near Great Bridge yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
DOMAIN NOT TRIED.
His Case WIN Come Up To-Day, However
The Specific Charges.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December N'-
Joseph Donjan. the writer of the threat
ening letters to government officials, was
NOT tried In the Police Court to-day, as
was expected. Chief Drummond' OF the
secret service. had not made charge upon
which the United States GoVernIheht
rn,eht trv the man, and consequently he
was remanded to the First Precinct sta
lion. as the District government did not
wish TO act In the case until the National
Government had concluded. Afterwards
chief Drummond swore out warrant
against DOMAIN for writing menacing let
ters 10 Vlce-Presldent Stevenson and mis-
using the United States mails. The case
VIII be tried tomorrow morning In the
police Court, and II he is found TO be OF
sound mind the case will go TO the grand
iury and thence TO the Criminal Court
as this crime is a penitentiary offence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
MAcIC-LANTeRN AND PICTURES.
Owner Sues for Them and " "skips"-Dweil-
ing-House Partly Burned.


ing-House Partly Burned.
PETERSBURG, VA, December H.
Special sunday night colored man
who gave his name as NJ. G. Brown
and North Carolina as the place OF resi-
dence walked into the station-house and
produced a paper which proved to be
an attachment for certain property be-
longing to him, alleged to be in the hands
Of one Rev. Professor J. A. Robins. also
colored, supposed to be In Petersburg
The said property was a magic-lantern
and fixtures, which had been sold TO the
Rev Professor but which had never been
paid for. IL was ascertained by the High
Constable that the Rev. Robins had been
here for some weeks had preached on
several occasions. and had given exhibit
tions with the lantern. but that on Mon
day and Tuesday he was exhibiting In
the country
This morning when the reverend
gentleman stepped from the cars at the
Southern Depot he was served with the at
tachment and asked the officer TO go
with him to his boardng-house, whore he
would deliver the property in question.
This was done, and after the property
had been produced Robins asked to be
excused for minute. lie rushed through
the backyard, scaled the fence and has
not been seen since. This part OF his
conduct is inexpllcable. as there was no
criminal warrant against him, and no
pursuit was given. Robins IS a we'll
educated, Sood-looking mulatto. There
are suspicions that there is something
wrong about him.
BADLY BITTEN by A DOG.
Little Charley Clayton. aged about
years. was badly bitten about the face
and body to-day on Sheppard street by
vicious bulldog. An investigation
showed that the dog had been set on the
child by "A colored boy named Joe Tay-
lor about IS years old, without know
ledge OF the consequences The Mayor is
sued an order for the killing of the dog,
which was duly executed by police
officer
The alarm of fire about midnight last
night was caused by the partial burning
of a dwelling house on South street owned
by Pollce-O officer Robert Chandler. The
loss was covered by insurance. The fire
was extinguished with the chemical appa-
-atus belonging to the department. There
was another alarm OF fire to-day about
noon, but no damage resulted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pannll. of Norfolk, are
visiting relatives in this city.
The Sunday-school children Of Bland
ford Methodist church were treated to
a fine Christmas-tree last night, from
whiGh many handsome presents were
drawn by the little ones.
Many OF the holders Of peanuts in this
sectibn are in the vocative in their ac-
cents Some of them had the opportu-
nifty to realize hundreds or thousands Of
dollars profit before the late decline in
prices. but they wanted a fraction higher
than the market price
The Masons of this city celebrated st.
John's-Day with n fine supper and all
necessary concomitants last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
cHRISTMAS.TlDE TURF.
More Trouble at Ivy City-No Racing
There To-Day.

WASHINGTON, December 27.-Racing
was continued at Ivy City this after
noon, and the six events were run off
without any booking whatever. Owing
to the uncertainty relative to the status
of the case against Bookmaker Marvin
no hand-books were permitted. When 1t
was learned that Marvin and his three
assistants had been indicted by the grand
Jury fears were entertained that the
meeting would not last. and this proved
TO be the case. Entries were sent out for
racing tomorrow. but after a consulta-
ton between George Engeman and his
lawyers 1t was decided to postpone the
meeting until after u decision by the
court.
United States District-Attorney Birney
sprang a surprise on the race-track peo-
pie to-day when he nolle prosecuted the
indictments against the arrested book
makers In the Police Court and then had
the four accused rearrested on indict-
ments issued by the grand jury. Mr.
Engeman's attorneys also went before
Judge Cote In the Criminal Court and
filed a demurrer and made motion to
ouash the indictments. District-Aftorney
Birney objected TO an immediate hearing
OF the motion to quash. and after legal
TIT between counsel the Judge set Janu-
AIRY 9Th for argument. This resulted In
further racing being postponed until q
decision Is rendered
First race-seling, seven furlongs-Sam
Bryant won. Little Charley second. Nc
Murtry third Time. i:so.
Hacond racer-2-year-oldA seiun& AZ kur-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
NO CHANGE AT RIO.
Reported Protest Against British Represen-
tatiyes-Positlon of Minister Thompson.

Copyright. 1898, by the United Press)
RIO SANEIRO, December Fit is re-
ported here that the British shipmasters.
representing two thousand men and
property valued at sl,5OOOOO, have
sent to Lord Rosebery. the British
Foreign Minister. n protest against
the course pursued by Captain William
VI. Lang, commander of the British crui-
ser Sirius, and senior officer OF the British
sGuddi on. now here and G.. Wyndham,
the British Minister TO Brazil. both OF
whom they charge with not protecting
them in dscharging their cargoes.
There Is no change whatever in the
situation here.
URUGUAY AGAINST MELLO.
It n reported that the Government OF
Uruguay has expelled General Martens
the Fcreigr Minister OF the De Mello
Provisional Government General Mar
tens is the officer. who some months
ago led the movement In southern Bra
I'll that had for its object the restoration
Of the monarchy. He Is an enthusiastic
Nonarchist 1t is thought here that his
expulsion from Uruguay. which is un-
doubtedly the result of action taken by
the Brazilian government TO secure that
end. will for a time put an end 10 his
efforts TO overthrow the PeiXoto govern
mfnt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A PASSENGER TRAIN RUNS INTO A
FREIGHT AT TROUTviLLE.
An Open Switch the Cause Engineer, Fire.
man, aud One Passenger Injured
Three Cars Demolished.

ROANOKE. VA, December 2 Sspe-
cial.)-A serious railroad accident oc-
CURED at Troutville, on the Shenandoah
Valley Division OF the Norfolk and West
ern railroad. eleven miles north of this
city this morning at 1866
The vestibuled train from the North
due here at SIS. with seventy passengers
on board. ran into an open switch and
collided with a freight train standing on
the track.
The engine OF the vestibuled train, one
baggage-car, and two freight-cars were
demolished. and Engineer j l.. oney
and Fireman ]. ID. Childress were
severely hurt by jumping at the last
moment.
One passenger. Albert Hilvesline. Of this
city, was slightly injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
degeneration.

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Al in cases of temporary and habitnai
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
cHIcAco's FINANCIAL CONDITION
1T Is Shown to he Very Bad-woful Mis-
management. 4.

CHICAGO. December G.-The Evening
Post to-day says: All the information OBJ
tainable regarding the city's financial con-
dition tends to show that the deficit In the
municipal treasury amounts TO nearly
s.. Oh, 900. An experts report TO this effect
Will be submitted to the city by Mayor
Swift tonight, but II Is incomplete. d,
The investigation OF the comptrollers s
office by an accountant shows that the
office has been woefully mismanaged. and
that II is next to impossible to ascertain
the facts. AS far as the expert has
been able to examine the books an actual
shortage OF s.. .oOo-about N,5oo'oeo more
than the first estimate Of the deficit-has
been found. and It Ii more than probable
that more debts win be found when a
more thorough examination OF the ac-
counts has been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
ANOTHER RECEIVER.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, December H.
Judge William X. Townsend, OF the
United States District Court, tonight ap-
pointed William II. Hart, OF Boston. tenn
porary receiver of the New York and
New England road, upon the same
grounds as those contained I'm the action
OF Judge Wallace, at Albany this morn
ing. This move was made at the in
stance and upon the application Of W.
X loring, OF Boston. and Charles c.
Perkins. of Hartford. who appeared for
the second mortgage bond-holders OF the
road
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
UNITED STATES CoRDAcE co.
IL Rises Phenix-Like from the Ashes of the
National Co.

TRENTON, n. j., December T.-The
United States Cordage Company. which
has risen from the ashes of the National
Cordage Company, begins business to-day
according to its new charter under the
laws Of New Jersey. IL starts with q
capital stock amounting 10 sSi,0O0.Oo0, and
has Offices for the transaction OF business
In New Jersey, New York, Boston, Chi
cago, and Cincinnati. The certificate Of
organization was fled I'm the Office OF
the Secretary OF State this morning. The
list OF stockholders shows that Harvey
A. Herrold. of New York. holds $3.50
shares, The s3i.ooo.Oo0 worth Of stock Is
divided into $4,000 shares.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
NEW YORK. December H.-The United
States, Cordage Company elected the fol-
lowing directors at the stockholders meet
ing this morning: Rudolph Keppler. VIII
liam 81. Corbin, e. r. c. Young. G. O..
williams. W. W. Sherman. w. Boswell.
Francis Smith, Joseph J. Donohue. VAL
entine p. Snyder. and John Scott.
After the Reorganization Committee has
completed its work Thalmann Gossler AM
Gulliyer will also be elected permanen
directors. There are two more director
10 be elected when the company ls b
operation. Rudolph Keppier Wiz be elect
ed president and w. II. Corbin vice.
president and temporary chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
Northern Wills Resume.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, December IL
At a conference OF Doran Brothers with
their employees yesterday the latter
agreed to accept a reduction Of 10 per
cent. in their wages. end the big Ingram
carpet mill. which has been closed since
November %, will be started up Friday
giving employment to about four hundred
hands.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., December H.
The Wanskuk Mills. which have been
idle for some time. resumed yesterday
with $50 looms-about hale the capacity
of the concern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
FEDERAL NET BALANCE.
It Touches tho Lowest Point Ever Reached
aud liz Going Lower.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December H.
The Treasury net balance to-day declined
70 the low figure of sss,sii.0s6, OF which
*, ,oal. 796 is In gold and s6sSe,so0 In cur
rency' This Is the lowest point ever
reached by the Treasury. but each sue
cessiye day only makes It lower. AZ the
herlnning OF the fiscal year the balance
aas sl22. 500 900. and at the commencement
~ pecember II was ss5.coooco Little nope
is entertained that the receipts WI ~. ~,
crease 10 any material extent uusns rue
.r ~ month ~ the year for Treasury sx-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
rJberty Iron Company May Start.

WOODSTOCK, va, December Fl
CSpecial1-Now that Hy. IL. Yard, Of
Philadelphia, Pa, has been acquitted of
the charges against him in the Keystone
Bank troubles. IT is thought the Liberty
Iron Company, near this place VIII be
started No again. Mr. Yard is president
and a chief stockholder Of the company
Liberty and Columbia furnaces are con-
nect1d with the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road at Ednburg by narrow gauge
railroad. and much Is expected by the
people of that vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
The Propo-e0 New Court.

The committee appointed from the Rich
mond Bar Association 10 prepare bill
for the establishment OF an additional
court In Richmond held short meeting
in the office OF MIR. James l.. Anderson
yesterday afternoon and considered tho
draft OF bill. but without deciding upon
IL adjourned over until to-day. The COM
mittee will report to meeting OF tbs
association TO be held tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-28
HANDSOME SHRlNER'S JEWEL.
Trainmaster Burkholder's Christmas Gift
Personal Notes.

CREWE, VA, December 7.--(Spe-
cial "A committee Of conductors on the
Norfolk and Western railroad. consisting
Of Messrs. J. W. Hardaway, Edmunds
Gee. r. Il. Dance, and l.. ID. Thornton,
waited on Mr.. Hiram Burkholder, train
master, on Christmas morning and pre-
sented him with a handsome Shriner's
tewel-a genuine tigers claw, encased
with gold and set with garnets.
Captain r. T.. Dance made the presen-
tation speech to which Mr.. Burkholder re-
sponded in a feeling and appropriate
manner. He has perhaps as many costly
Masonic jewels as any one i'm this section.
which have been presented to him at diff
ferent times.
The Baptist and Episcopal Sunday
schools will have a Christmas-tree
Mr. Richard Jones spent Christmas at
his old home Blackstone.
Mr.. w. a. Glidewen, well-known
young man here, celebrated his twenty
second birthday to-day.
A happy New-Year for the Dispatch is
the wish OF its many readers.