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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Good Advice i'm Rhyme.

A prominent Richmond physician who
greatly admired the late Justice Lamar
was so impressed with the speech male
by that distinguished gentleman In the
United States Senate some years ago
when he cast his vote against bill Tor
which be had been imperatively instruct
ed by his constituency 10 give his as
senting vote that upon reading 1t Few
days ago he decided 10 send it to his
Young nephew, whose father is a Fede-
raj Judge on the Pacific coast. Tho
speech was enclosed in the following
rythmicai letter
RrcHxoSp, Va. February II. 1893
Ny Dear Nephew;
There's a Ieeson 70 learn Oft forgot nowadays,
lesson long taught by the sages;
| would nx it immoyshly FAST IN your mind
Its dislodgment resist through tte ages.
'Tis the foupdation-stone on which character
builds-
A temple which nothing can shake;
IT'S glittering gem wbich iuuininee the man
Who possessing, to eAchanssit' naushtear'hy
would taEc
I, Ia told IN the speech OF tho statesman !usi
dead,
Which send aud beseech you nz fast in your
Declsin II in college, weave it in speech.
When In manhoods estate you have lessons y
teach.
IT'S the hand-maId Of Justice; illustrate them
In life;
| 'Galnst their enemy, "Pollcy.' wago meiclless
strife
Let them garrison your heart with unconquer-
able force,
| "A principles In actiOn--ro alternate recourse.
| They have governed from childhood your father
most dear.
And see him now lifted to his exalted sphere.
| Where, with balance" Ia hand, "DutY" GOV.
erning In all,
| He measures out "Justicc' 20 great AMI %
small
Auecti0nately, Your UNCLE GEORGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
PNEuMATlC-GUN EXPERIMENTS.
The RapieT Fuse So Far Disappoint-
ment, Apparently.
(By telegraph to the Dispatchl

by Telegraph 10 tue Dlspatfn-l
PoRr RoYAL. S. c., February 1.-THE
Vesuyius remained IN the lower harbor
last night, and found herself this morning
surrounded by heavy fog, which showed
no signs Of lifting until nearly 2 o'clock in
the afternoon. The Wahnets lay at Beau
fort dock over night and went down to the
naval station to coal early in the morning.
When she started for the sound 1t took her
nearly two hours TO feel her way through
the six miles OF the heavy fog which
separated her from the war-shlps. The
experiments OF the day began with a
repetition Of the last test of yesterday. A
shell was fired from the starboard Gun Of
the Vesuvius at the beach of ST. Philips
Island The Vesuvius was considerably
closer in shore when the proiectIle was
fred than she was az the time OF the pre-
vious test. This moved the range line 10 a
part of the beach which was level. The pro-
Jectlle hurled pyramid OF sand thirty feet
in the air when it struck, but there was no
explosion of any kind. At the point OF
contact q trench ten feet long, three feet
deep. and one and half feet in width
was dug. The projectile took a course
nearly parallel TO the surface, and con
tinuing for distance of forty-ive feet.
When uuearthed IT was found pointing at
an angle about two thirds Of that at which
It had struck. The nose of the shell was
decidedly dented on one SIDE, whlch rem
dered II impossible 10 withdraw and tho
roughly examine the fuse. Before firing
the she'll the impact action Of the fuse had
been thoroughly neutralized. As the
board desired to experiment with time
action only the fuse Will be examined at
the leisure Of the board. The only other
experiment Of the day was an attempted
detonation of the loaded shell fired on the
beach yesterday. This shell was connect
ed with an electric battery stationed at
800 wards distance. The dry gun-cotton
of the fuse exploded with sharp
report, shattering two feet of the shell and
throwing one piece Of it $50 yards. The
200 pounds of wet gun-cotton was not de-
tonated. The experiment IS thought 70
have demonstrated either that the Rapieff
fuse does not contain sufficient charge
of dry gun-cotton to detonate full load OF
200 pounds OF wet Gun-cotton, or that the
connection between the two materials is
not intimate enough TO produce that re-,
suit. The experiments with the fuse will
be continued tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Another VIII Broken.
(By telegraph to the Dispatchl

INDIANAPOLIS. IND., February H.-This
morning the iury III the Mcdonald will
contest at Noblesville returned verdict
for the plaintiff. This breaks the will of
the late Senator Mcdonald. The contest
is thus described:
When the will OF Senator Mcdonald was pro-
hated at Indianapolis sensational Developments
came thick and fast. The estate was not large
slOO,O 900, only $4,000 Of which was disposed OF
by the will. The document turned into cobrt
gave the entire estate 10 the widow, leaving only
small legacies 10 Malcolm and two favorite
grandchildren. Instantly Malcolm Mcdonald
proclaimed the will forgery or at least OBJ
taiued by undue influence on the part OF Mrs.
Mcdonald, the Senator's third wife. In the
Mcdonald family was goyerness whom the
senator brought from Washington. This woman
never liked Mrs. Mcdonald Finally the gov
erness returned TO Washington. After the
death OF the Senator the goyerness sud
denly returned 10 Indianapolis and told a
oueer story she said she had dream In
which she saw Mrs Mcdonald persuade young
man. whom she recognized as Arthur hutchins,
tha Senator'S private secretary, into signing a
legaI-looking document. Although none OF this
could be admitted as evidence In court 10 gave
tho lawyers clue from which they based the
foundation Of the charge OF forgery.
The case came up for trial January 23d at
Noblesyilie, where il was taken on charge OF
renue from indianapolis.
An expert who had been given number OF
genuine signatures OF senator Mcdonald said
that the signature 70 the will was a clever int
tatlon. He studied these thoroughly together
with the handwriting on the will and came 10
the conclusion tha. the signature on the VIII was
The imitation was a clever one: the forger
caught Senator McDouald's characteristic way
OF holding pen. He used stub and wrote
with the side OF il. One thing was omitted, how
ever, which nature alone could suppIy-that Is,
age. The writer was a very mucn younger per-
son than Senator Mcdonald.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
\ Delightful Birthday Party To
Miss Iicning.

Miss Addie Hening was rendered
very nice birthday party on Friday
night.at her home. in Powhatan county.
Dancing Was indulged in until day, and
some of tho gentlemen and ladies' re-
turned 10 Richmond on tho morning
train irrespective of the inclement wea-
ther. Miss Hening entertained her
guests in most delightful manner. 1t
might be termed one Of the many plea
SAINT evenings spent at DR.. henlngs's.
Among the many present wero Misses
jamie Minor, Lizzie Justis, PattIe Justls,
and Mrs. James q. Hening. from Rich.
mond, and from Powhatan county
Misses Ruth MichauX. Fannie Michanx.
May Dunckley, Mary TIlman, Pattlo
Liggon, Eyie and Mamie Palmer, Fan
ME Murray, Susie Lewis Ann Stegar
and Mrs. Fannie Campbell. AMI
Messrs Paul MichauX. Harry NichauX,
James Cosby. Charlie Boss. James Plea
SAINTS, Edwin Hicks. Irwin Jordan.
Willie Campbell, +. Lewis, Charlie Tay-
lor. and Ned Taylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
THE GOWN TOO LARGE.
Difieuities Under Which DIR. Cooper
Filled n Presbyterian Pulpit.

The Richmond correspondent of tho
SATURDAY. Globe, Utica, n. L., contributes 20
the issue of that paper inst out very in
teresting letter about the First Baptist
church and its pastor. Rev. George
Cooper. ID. u. The article IL also Illus
trated with good pictures of DIR. Cooper,
Mr. Robert w. Powers, superintendent OF
the Sunday school. and of the church.
The correspondent quotes the following
story told by DIR. Cooper on himself:
While living in Scotland he was asked to
supply the pulpit of q Presbyterian
brother on certain Sabbath. IL was the
custom in this church for the ministers to
wear gowns. DIR. Cooper cheerfulty con-
sented to preach and at the appointed
was invited into the study. which
adioined the chancel, and was cor
diallv greeted by The church officer. After
a few commonplace remarks the latter pro
ceeded TO a closet and from its depths
forthwith produced mammoth black
gown belonging to the pastor, Many
thoughts went flashing through the BRAN
of the visiting minister, and nnd OF cola
tremor shook his form as he thought OF
himself in that gown.
Now the Presbyterian minister was
powerfully built man. SIX feet two inches
In his stocking feet, aud easily tipped the
scales at 21O pounds. DIR. Cooper is
feet 9 inches and weighs 1i0 pounds.
Imagine his feelings as he tremblingly
gazed upon the immense folds OF the
gown which the church officer was meekly
holding.
- Am bound 20 wear that?" timidly
and feebly asked the Doctor, and he
steadied himself against q neighborlng
door
"Ofcourse." said the officer. 1T would
never do for you to go in the pulpit with
out it.. They would think it very strange.
/ You had better put it on"
The Doctor put the gown on. and while
he looked like the small boy who had
donned his fathers great coat, his feel
ings we're entirely different. The gown
trailed several inches on the floor. was large
enough to wrap twice around his body and
| the sleeves covered up his hands entirely.
The consciousness of treading on the train
| and the fear Of tearing the garment were
by no means helpful to the preacher in his
| ministerial effort. nor was the smile that
fingered on the faces of his congregation
calculated 20 add great deal TO the
pleasure Of preaching that sermon.
| The Doctor says that his experience,
| Doth in college and since he has been
preaching has been such that in future be
| will let gowns alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
THE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS.
Their Convention Successful-Ohicers
EIect-Nsxt Meeting In Chicago.
ry-.oto....A 80 .ho Dtara+ch


NTw YORK, February l7.-After most
successful meeting the convention OF the
American Newspaper Publishers Associa-
ton was brought TO close this evening
with q banquet at the Hotel Imperial.
Last year SlOO. 600. 900 was the aggregate
sum represented by the various newspapers
owners. This year it takes goo, 100000 to
cover the amount
The convention has been successful in
every respect At each Of the SIX sessions
questions of vital importance were dis
cussed and many important results nave
been obtained. The convention has, IN
fact. accomplished much that will IN the
future accrue 10 the benefit OF newspaper
readers and the newspaper business.
The election OF officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows 4;
James w. Scott, Chicago Herdd, presl-
dent: e. II. Woods. Boston Herdd
vice. president: W. G. Bryan. Brook
lyn Times. secretary; j: 5. Seymour.
New York Post, treasurer; Executive Com
mittee-M. A. McRae, Cincinnati Post @.
w. Knapp. st. Louis Republic; Frederic K
DrIscoll. st. Paul Pioneer Press }. A. But
ler. Buffalo Nelcs 5. II. Kaufman, Wash
ingtOn Star.
The next meeting will be held in Chi
cago May %, ls93
After the banquet at the Hotel Imperial
tonight James W. scott, the newly
elected president. presided. There were no
formal toasts. Zach speaker was simply m
troduced and allowed to deliver himself "a
fancy dictated. MIR. st. Clair Mckelway
was the principal speaker of the evening.
Other speakers were Editor Il. n. Rhodes,
of the Birmingham NeeS; stephen Mera.
of the Boston journal; T.. II. Butler, OF
the Buffalo Ne,cS, and Clark Howell OF
the Atlanta Constitution. Eugene Field, OF
Chicago, recited his poems. Casey
Table Date" and Our Two Opinions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
News Of the Arcanuniitcs.

The annual session Of the Grand
Council Royal Arcanum will be held in
Richmond March list, and the several
subordinate councils in the State are
pushing ahead in their efforts TO increase
their membership and make as fine a
showing as possible. Good results are be-
ing reported on all sides. Ocean Council,
of Portsmouth. nov has over three hun
dred members, and is still gaining,
while the council at Danyille is adding
10 its roll steadily. A new council has
been instituted at Martinsyile. There
were twelve applications for member
ship in tho Alexandria organization at
its last meeting. Manchester will initiate
seven at its next convocatioD. Viz.
ginia, the oldest council in the state,
had several applications on Thursday
night, and Mccarthy Council had one
initiation and ten applications for mem
bership the same evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18

CHARLESTON, y c.. February 7...There
yrere no new dAelopments IN the famous
railroad-tax cases to-day. save that one Of
the sherihs. Tyler Of AIKEN. who Is very
IN. was permitted to go home on parole.
The Attorney General of the State
came down to-day for copy of the
opinion and decree and was III con-
snltation with the attorney representing
the State. He says that there will be
an appeal. but declines to say whether 1t
will be on habeas corpus or otherwise, In
thc mean time the other sheriGs are here
ON parole. the United States Marshal hay-
ing allowed them a few days to consult
with their counsel as TO their course of ac-
tion. All the property seized 10y the
sheriGs has been delivered back to the
United States Marshal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
J. STERLING MORTON.
TO He SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
UNDER Mr.. CLEVELAND.
Little Known In the East. bat Promiaent
In the Wsst--A Leading Me-
braska Democrat.
rBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

LAKEWOOD, N. j.. February l7-hr.
Cleveland announced this evening that j.
Sterling Morton. of Nebraska. who visited
HIM ar his request to-day, had been ten
dered the secretaryship of agriculture and
had accepted it.
Mr.. Morton is one of the most promi-
nent Democrats in the State of Nebraska.
He has been in the State Legislature and
was talked Of as candidate for Governor
last fall. Very little is known of HIM in
the East, but he has been prominent
figure in the Wes. for q number Of years,
He had proprietary interest in an Omaha
newspaper at one time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18

Hekaaniau, and other heirs OF the line OF
Imebambe, are the legal owners OF these
lands. and he invites investigation 10
prove their title. a.,
Pratt closes by saying that should his
protest "be disregarded by the United
States Government it will have a more dis-
turbing effect upon the native Hawaiians,
now smarting under their loss OF country
and independe o.. and might proba bly, lead
ITO disastrous consequences without any
compensating advantages"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
I'll Rln LIN sneoder.

The New York Sun OF Friday says: The
first steel steamship OF the Morgan Line.
FL Rio. demonstrated Yesterday in trial
spin down tne coast TO Long Branch that
she Is the swiftest American-built craft
of her kind ahoat. She left her pier 10
the foot of north Moore street at
1890 o'clock this morning with party Of
about one hundred persons interested
in the commerce of the port and returnod
at L. n. She developed speed ot
about seventeen knots an hour. con-
snmino coal at the rate Of somewhat more
than sixty tons a day. The FL Rio IL
freighter OF 4.500 tons register and ~ 400
feet in length. She ia steered BY steam
and lighted BY electricity. She was built
by the Newport News Steamship and Dry
Dock COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
HE TREASURY SITUATION.
Gold Reserve WIN lie Kept Intact at All
Hazards-Bond Issue.
rBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.


WASHINGTON. ID. c., February 1.-THE
Treasury situation shows Improvement.
The heavy receipts and small expenditures
have had the effect of showing O gain in
the net balance. which during the past few
DAYS had dropped down 10 a dangerously
low margin. To-day 1t ls about SIS, 900, 900.
of which $4,000. 600 Is in subsidiary coin
and "a like amount IN national-bank deposi-
tories. The margin few DAYS ago was only
about S23. .O0O. 900. which, taking out the
two items named. left the Treasury with
a very narrow margin 90 work on. All the
heavy payments likely to accrue this
month have been made. Treasury officials
are still interested in the question of keep
ing intact the Sl00, 100000 gold reserve.
Secretary Foster authorized the statement
today that the gold reserve will be kept
intact at all hazards. How. he could not
say, but he stated with emphasis that II 1t
was necessary 10 issue bonds TO do 1t he
would 20 even 10 that extreme. At pres
ent the free gold is more than 5000. QUO.
He said he felt almost certain that he
could reach the end Of his term without
having 10 issue bonds. But even TO 49,
sue bonds, say Sj00O0. 600. " said the Secre-
tary, would not necessarily mean an IN
crease IN gold 10 that extent. Inc law
provides that bonds must be paid
Tor in coin Silver Is coin. what
IS there to prevent silver or ITS
equivalent being offered for bonds
Nothing. Could | refuse? No. So, If
even bonds were sold would that relieve
the situation? Not unless an arrange
ment based on honor between the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury and the purchaser
was made. and then 1 would be subject 10
al sorts Of criticism. The whole subject Is
surrounded by vexatious. You may say,
however. that the gold reserve will bo kept
intact, como wna' may
The Treasury Department to-day pur-
chased go. 900 ounces of silver at $3.50
The oifors wero glS, 800 ounces. The pur-
chases for the month aggregate 3,46 ,OOC
ounces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Won CAPRlVI SPEAKS.
And His Remarks Are Earnest and Full OF
Significance.

[By yAnglO-Amcrican cable 10 the Dispa,ch.l
BERLIN. February 17.--Chancellor Won
Caprivi delivered powerful address in
the Reichstag TO-DAY. He declared with
unusual vehemence that the attacks which
the agrarlan and anti-Semitic parties were
directing against the government and HIM
self would never move him TO re-
sign. If the agrarians, he exclaimed, had
any special grievances or desires let them
declare what they were. and the govern
ment would give them due consideration.
but vague attacks must be stopped. 1t
was Impossible that the government should
accept bimetalhsm. because 1t was neither
able to propound a scheme acceptable TO
England nor to disregard any interna-
tlonal markets The agrarian and anti
Semitic movements. the Chancellor de-
clared, were certain of hnal over
throw. The promoters of anti-Seml-
tism were already running with social
ism. Personally. the Chancellor declared,
in conclusion. he would prefer 70 re-
linuuish the burdens of Office. but in ac-
cord with the spirit of Prussian fidelity ne
would remain TO fulfil his duty and to
serve the interests of the Emperor and
of the empire. The speech has caused a
great sensation. as II is believed TO mark a
complete rupture between the government
aud the Conservatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Concerning the Postmastcrship.

Among notwithstanding citizens tho
immunity which Richmond enjoys from
a scramble over its postmastership IL a
happiness very much to be envied. In
the metropolis of the State the business
community recognizes that tho expe-
rience which Mir. Cleyelands former
Postmaster acquired in tho course Of
one term adds TO MS qualification FOR
the office and makes him more efficient
servant OF tine large business interests
committed 10 his care. Ho has had
four years practical knowledge OF duties
that a new man would have to learn
ab mitjo. and for this reason, II for no
other, Richmond is to be congratulate |
that Mr.. Cullingworth has 10 opponent
for the Office he seeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
QUEEN LlLPS ENJOYS.
They Arrive in Washington and VIII AT
Once Present Their Case.
ru, toto,raph tO tho DisnRtch.1


WASHINGTON. February 17.-Paul Neu-
man. the envoy of Queen Lililuokalani TO
the United States, accompanied by Prince
David. Of the royal family, and two ser
wants. reached the city late tonight.
Though worn and tired out after their
tedious Journey, Mr.. Neuman IN brief
conversation indicated partially what his
course Of action Will be in his effort TO
induce the Senate TO refuse to ratity the
treaty for the annexation of Hawai-, which
il now has under consideration. Mr. Neu-
man regretted very much that the matter
had progressed so far as 1t has and regard
ed il as unfortunate that be would not be
able TO see the President or Secretary Eos
fer until next week. Mr.. Neuman realizes,
therefore. that he must submit the Queens s
case TO the senators themselves, and TO,
morrow he will begin the work. lie Will
ask the senators 70 consider the pa
pers which he has IN his possession
and then. after reading them and hear
ing all he has to say they should decide 70
ratify the treaty, he will not have a WORD
of complaint 10 make. He regretted ex-
ceedingly that such undue haste, as he
characterized il. should have been used III
sending the treaty 20 the Senate, when but
one side of the case had been heard, ana
no opportunity had been given the people
of Hawaii. whom he represented, 10 SUD
nit their views on the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Places Under Cleveland.

LOUISVILLE. KY. February i7.-The
rumor il being circulated on the streets
that Colonel Attila Cox had been offered
the position of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue under Cleveland and that the
offer hal been accented.
Colonel Cox refuses TO talk. special
TO the Bren,ng Times from Frankfort says
that Governor Simon Boliver Buckner will
be Mr. Cleveland's Minister TO Austria.
DIS MONIES, a.. February 1.-THE Dem
ocratic State Central Committee, which
met here yesterday, sent a telegram g
President Cleveland recommending [. w:
Buchanan. of Iowa, at present at the head
Of the Agricultural Department OF the
Worlds Fair, for the agricultural portfolio
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18
Huntington control from Chicago 70 Chat.

Huntington control from Chicago TO Chat.
tanooga.
The engineer who made the surveys has
handed to General Echols o favorable re-
port on the route passing through 6ias-
gov, Ky. General Echols said
" The objective point Is Chattanoogs. ana
when several small roads have been con-
structed by us we will have q direct con-
nection between the Northwest and South
east. We have the line from Chicago to
Louisville and Owensboro'. aud from there
down TO Horse Branch. known as tho
Owcnsboro' and Falls OF Rough railroad.
To make this important link between CHI
cago and Chattanooga all that remains -
the building OF two or three short roads
from Hodginsville 10 Scottsville and srota
liartville. Tenn. 10 the objective point
mentioned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-18

on the retired list IN 1895. Admiral Case
distinguished himself in the war with
Mexico and in that between the States.
His services IN Mexico included the cap
turc and defence Of the town OF Palisada
with twenty-five men. After the United
States ship Potpoise had taken possession
OF Laguna Admiral Case, then a young
officer went no the Palisada river in O small
boat with the number of men named. cap
tured the town, and held il for two weeks
against largo body of cavalry. His OBJ
ject In holding the place was TO intercept
General Santa Anna in his reported en-
deayor to escape TO Honduras through the
Pahsada passes. In the late war he was
the feet captain Of the North-Atlantic
blookadine squadron. and was present at
the fall OF Forts Hatteras and Clark, Roa-
noke Island. Sewelrs Point. and Norfolk
city