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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02

ALTOONA, Pa, Sept. Shortly after the
one hundred miners employed In the
Eureka No mine, operated by the Ber-
wind White Coal company, near Punksu-
tawney, jefferson county, had gone to
work they were alarmed by the cry Of fire,
and terrible excitement reigned among
them until the majority of them made
their escape. The fire started, 1t is be
lieved, by the carelessness OF miners work
ing in one OF the rooms spread through
the mine with alarming rapidly aud
caught Miner Hughes aud his two sons.
James and John, aud IL is believed they
were suffocated Fire companies from this
city and Tyrone responded to the call for
help and they are pumping water into the
mine in the hope of extinguishing the
6af,naa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02

NORFOLK, VA, august ~, 1879
The sad announcement having been made
to this Club that death has again invaded
our ranks and taken from among US the
bright young life OF our friend William Is.
Melslger, whereas he. whose passing away
We now record with sorrow, yet we recog-
niZe his death as one Of those yisltatlOnS
which forclbly illustrates to limited human
vision how inscruitable is the will OF Him
IN whose hands lie the issues of life and
death.
la the first flush of manhood. beloved
by those with whom his life threw him
into association. modest of demeanor. and
courteous Of manner, he has been cut down
by the grim Reaper. mindful therefore OF
his estimable qualities:
lie Il ReS0red. BIZ NE Arrinldc GLIB in
called meeting assembled, That in the death
of William b. Weis.eor we have suffered
q loss that fills our hearts with grief.
and that comes 10 US az sudden reminder
that human life. even for those whose
youth and vigor give hope for length of
days. IS but short and uncertain. that feel
ing powerless III our sorrow to do ought
but express It, we only bow before the
Awful Will.
That we do hereby present to the family
of our lost friend our deep and earnest
sympathy IN their bereavement.
That these resolutions be spread upon
the records of the Club. a capy be present.
ed 10 his family. and published in a daily
paper of this city, and the RICHMOND Dis
PATCH.
GEORGE +. Moss,
j. WATERS MARTIN,
X. l.. CAMPBELL,
Il. +. ATKINSON,
X, VI. WILKBRsoS,
Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
a Church Corner Stone Laid.

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
GEMS HILL. VA, August 3l.-The cor
ner stone Of the church OF the Good Shep-
herd, p. f. was laid BY the members OF
Dinwiddie lodge. No. 1876. A. F. & a. NJ.
on yesterday. Quite a large number OF
the citizens Of the county were present
10 witness the ceremony. A copy OF the
Richmond Dispatch of August g. 1893, a
copy of the proceedings OF the last Grand
Lodge Of Virginia copy of the constitu-
ton and by laws of Winwiddie Lodge.
No. 1876. Warrack's almanac for 1899, and
some old coins were placed In the cavity
OF the stone.
After the laying of the corner stone, the
audience was pleasantly entertained by
some highly interesting tableaux and cha
rades, rendered by the young people OF
the Church Guilds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
A NYreclS In TeHas.

BRENNAN, Tex, Sept. IA south bound
freight train loaded with merchandise was
wrecked and partly burned about ten
miles from here, on the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe railroad. A prairie fire had
burned a long piece Of track, and as the
train came along at the rate OF thirty
miles an hour it dashed into wide creek.
Jack Swanson, the engineer was killed
and Fireman Cameron and Brakeman
Ford were fatally injured. Two unknown
tramps were killed and number of others
are reported 10 be in the ruins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
s. A. I.

Daily. D-Dinnor. S-Supper
leigh with Piedmont Air Line for Asheville, NJ c.,
and all intermediate points on tho Western
North Carolina railroad.
No. % has Pullman-Bufet Sieepers Rich
mond 10 Atlanta. Connects directly at Atlanta
with W. q A. X. K for Chattanooga, Nashville,
and all points West Connects with A. & w. T..
X. X. for Mobile. Montgomery, New Orleans,
and all points Southwest.
ARRIVE DAILY.
No. 13+-A. q W. special. 1915 A. NJ.
No. 7S-Mail aud express $50 L. NJ.
For tickets Pullman reservations, &c, apply
at ticket-Ofice Byrd-Street Station, Richmond
Transfer Companys, 9Ol east Main street. ana
cOmpanys office, $50 east Main street
JOHN c. WINDER, /. 4. MYERS,
General Manager. General superint
OV. SMITH I. j. ANDERSON,
Traffic Manager. Passenger Agent
Ii. NJ. BOYKIN City Pas'g'r Agent. my ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
NETHERLANDS DAY.
FESTIVITIES AT The FAIR IN HONOR
OF QUEEN VII HelMiNA.
Muaso ana Glowing Thousands
asther 90 Honor a Royal birthday.
IN, t,lagrapn . tnS Dlspatch.l

Cu,cAoo. Sent. 1.--Thouaands OF per-
sons entering the gates OF the exposition
Yesterday wore upon their breasts yell
low silken badge with the inscription in
black across II face "Netherlands Day"
They had come 20 the fair TO celebrate the
birthday Of their queen, the young lady
who in measure guides the destiny OF
old Holland Queen Wilhelmina Is the sole
living descendant Of Prince William, the
Silent. OF Orange. who secured the indie
pendence Of the Netherlands, She was IL
years old yesterday. having already
reigned about two years. This is the first
great gathering Of Du,chmen ever held In
the west Hon. George Birkhob, Jr,
royal commissioner general 20 the fair ana
consul OF the Netherlands. acted as char
man and delivered an address, which was
Enthusiastically received.
The Netberland anthem. wien Neer
lands Bloeds. " was then sang by the chorus
aud audience. after which the Rev. j. Van
Uoute. OF Holland. Mich, delivered an
address In Dutch upon the topic The Day
we Celebrate" After song by the chorus
Hon. G. J. Dickema, of Holland, Mich,
sx-spcaker of the bousc OF representatives
OF Michigan. delivered an address in En-
Slish. Ills subject was The Iniu ence #
the Netherlands upon the United States"
Among other things lac said:
political institutions, like trees, are
the results Of growth, and the great polit-
zeal tree under the shelter Of whose
branches GO, 0)0 0O0 of freemen now dwell,
has It's roots deeply mh0died in the history
Of all quarters Of the globe.
lfrs,rtat, who Looks nnnu a nriCa
simply "a transplanted England, does not
understand the spirit Of our Institutions
neither does historical research confirm
the theory Of the over Jealous American
who looks upon our institutions as tho
original and spontaneous outgrowth Of
tho mighty brains Of the pilgrim fathers.
In our political institutions we are heirs
OF all the ages. Governor Horatio Seymour
has well ssid that the nine men most
prominent in the early history Of New
York and tho union represent rs many
nati0ualities
That country, then, whose institutions
have exercised the most powerful and
greatest influence upon the minds of the
people Of New England, New York and
Pennsylvania have left the deepest i'm
print upon American institutions, and
Ibis position is claimed for the people of
the N,,latlands.
Other addresses were made by j. II.
Stubourauch, Of Pella, Ia. on "Tbe Obli-
rAtious of The United States to the HOl-
Iander>;' y 4. Bolker. OF Amsterdam. on
"Our Young queen and what we think of
ler in Holland" The festivities were
continued until late, the public being ex-
c,udod.
CHICAGO. Sept Judge Coggin denied
the motion 20 dissolve the injunction re-
straiumg the Worlds fair commission
from closing jackson park on Sunday.
lie viii. however, bear fresh arguments.
There WAS a row among the judges over
the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
st. Paul Bank nobber Caught

NEW YORK, Sept Chief Of Police
John c. McGinn. of St Paul, arrived here
with requisition papers for the purpose OF
taking back with him the three men--Cc.
hen, Tomlinson and Gillespie-who were
arrested on suspicion Of being the three
men who snatched bag containing 5000
in gold from ST. Paul cashier. Chief
McGinn, however, upon looking ut the
men found that but one Of them was en-
gagged in the robbery, he being Cohen,
alias Miller. Justice Martin then dis
charged the remaining two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
DISTRESS AMONG CHINESE.
Hundreds Of Men. Women, Children and
Cattle DYING OF Starvation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1.-The steamer
China, Just arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohama, brings tho following advices:
Very sad accounts Of blood and famine
come from north China, and the distress
among the people Is terrible. In Hok-
chang men, women, children and cattle
are dying OF starvation by hundreds. and
as many rs thirty fatal cases of cholera
are reported as taking place In the city
daily.
While the Dutch steamer Rajnh Atjes,
trading between Penang and the east
coast OF Acheen, was making trip recently
the Chinese passengers rose and attacked
the crew. They killed the English cap
tain and mate and twenty others, who
were presumably Asiatic. They also
wounded fifteen others of the passengers
and crew. After this slaughter the Chinese
left the steamer in boats, taking with them
several eaptiyes. The steamer afterward
fell into Dutch hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
President Cleve,and,s "IlInes,."

BUFFALO, Sept Henry E. Perrine,
Mrs. Cleveland's slepfather, has just re-
turned from trip through the western
states. Speaking OF the recent reports
about the presidents Illness, Mr.. Per-
rine said TO a reporter: They are
terribly exaggerated and sensational.
He suffered somewhat from an liberated
tooth, which had also affected a neighbor-
ing tooth and portion Of the jawbone.
Both teeth were extracted and the dis
eased portions of the bone were removed.
The operation was successful and pro-
duced the desired relief This has been
the extent OF the presidents Illness"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02

FOR RENT-THAT VERY DESIRA-
able and attractive brick dwelling No 336
South Laurel street. containing six rooms.
city water and gas. Call for the keys
and examine 1t. Rent very low. j. d.
Elan & Co., 1ll3 Main street. Phone 53i.
aug 3l-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
A Long Branch Murder Mystery

Long BRANCH, Sept. 1.-The mystery
surrounding the strange disappearance of
Eden Rowland, who has been missing
since Sunday night last, when he left the
house of Miss Georgiana Smith, his fiance,
was partially cleared up yesterday by the
finding Of the aged man in pool of water
in mari pit at Poplar, N. j., a small
hamlet about six miles west of this place.
While many people are Of the belief that
the aged man committed suicide, there are
plenty of others who hint at murder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Lord Salisbury in Parliament.

LONDON, Sept Lord Salisbury APP
peared in the house Of lords yesterday for
the first time since his recent illness. He
has fully recovered, as was shown by his
unusual energy in debate. He spoke at
length against the betterment clauses
which the house Of commons had inserted
in the London improvement bill. The
amendments containing the clauses were
then rejected This action will strain still
further the relations between the lords and
the commons, already rendered tense by
the prospective disagreement of the house
on the home rule bill. Mr. Gladstone has
decided to take a fortnight's holiday on
Monday next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Paid admissions to the fair yesterday
were l4s,9o4.
Secretary Lamont has left Sorrento fol
Wasbinginn.
t5reyer brlgadler General Cnauncey MO
Keeyer, the senior assistant sdjutant gem
eral Of the United States army, was yester'
day placed on the retired list.
The English government has completed
nh agreement with the Irish steamship and
railway companies TO continue sending the
American mails via Queenstown.
The large life insurance companies
which have their head offices ia New Yorh
city have decided to advance the rate Oi
Interest On bond aud mortgages loans 70 {
psr cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
80 Ecn.linrls statement.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-The statement
of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
company for July. shows the gross receipts
to have been 81 SCI ,S's S5, and gross ex.
penses Sl,CS4. COS O5. leaving profit in
operating of S1s3,3g03l. The gross re-
ceipts Of the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron company for july wers
S3,O2i, +73 "a and gross expenses &, S3,17S.4L
leaving d profit from mining Of 81, 295. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Sineteen Hundred silver Do,Iars

Mr.. g.. of this city. had a note of over
whom it was due for collection. refused to
receive anything but currency in payment
thereof. stating that such were his instruc-
tions. Mr.. G. offered certified checks and
New York drafts, but Mr.. ID. was obdurate
and put 1t IN bank with orders that it he
protested if not paid. Then Mr.. C. got
warm under the collar and skIrmishlng
around raked up the amount in silver cirt-
wheels. These he deposited in bank with
the express understanding that they and
they only be used IN taking up the note.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
pnnnsrlvnnin Yoterans EIoct Ofloer,

READING, Pa. Sept. 1.-The survivors Of
the Third Pennsylvania artillery and One
Hundred and Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania
volunteers held their eighth annual re-
union at the Highland House, this city,
yesterday. The following officers were
elected; President Charles II. Schlecht
of Philadelphia; first vice president, Will
lam Graul Of Temple; second vice presi-
dent, c. c. Bait of Smoke Run; secretary,
Harry Graves of Millertou; corresponding
secretary, John w. Hague of Pittsburg;
physician, DR.. l.. c. Atkinson of Lewis
town. The next annual meeting will be
held In Scranton the first Wednesday and
Thursday VI September. 1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
n.sth Fnmnn. Indy.

P0,TBoY o., Sept. Mrs Virginia
Beverly Mclean. widow OF the late Major
Wilmor Mclean, in whose house Generals
Grant and Lee signed the articles Of sur
render 1t Appomattox, died at the resi-
dence Of her son-'n-law, II. T. Spillman, at
Sp.llman, ". Va, a short distance below
this city. She was - years old and was a
remarkably we'll preserved woman, cul-
ulrcl and refined Her body was en-
balmo1 to be sent TO Alexandria, Va, for
i.fiIi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Farners, Annual Outing.

BELvIDERE, N J., Sept. Fully 1900
people attended the third annual picnic of
the Warren County Farmers association
held in this place yesterday. The crowd
was an orderly one and listened attentively
TO exCongressman Henry S. Harris
speech Rev. w. H. Opdyke, state secre-
tary of the New Jersey Farmers alliance,
in mastery effort. told the farmers why
thew were moor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02

BURLINGTON, VT, Sept. by concur
rent vote of the clerical and lay delegates
to the Protestant Episcopal convention Of
Vermont diocese, the Rev Arthur Gran
shay Alliston Hall, d. D., Of Oxford, Eng.
was elected on second ballot to succeed
the late Right Rev. William Augustus
Bissell as bishop of the diocese.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
A LnsrniIe I,lentomnnInc.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, sept Hattie Hell
lcnhergcr aged l3, of Allentown, was ar
rested in Philadelphia for theft. She has
been plying in every large town between
WilEesbarre and Philadelphia. and is sup
posed 20 have stolen a thousand dollars. As
child in short dresses she was arrested
two years ago for till tapping, but was
prosecuted. She las been committed 10
EAston jail. She is undoubtedly a klepto-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Child Killed by the Storm.

(COrrespOndence OF The Dispatch)
huntsville. VA, August 3l.-During
the severe storm of Monday Mrs. Sarah
Maxwell, who was attending a protracted
meeting going on at Church View. Mid
dlesex county. had her five-year-old
daughter instantly killed by heavy limb
being blown off tree, which crushed the
child TO death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Communications Lochren's Order.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l. Commissioner
Lochren, of the pension bureau, has issued
an order modifying the practice Of the Of
Zee as TO suspensions OF pensions. The
most important change is that which d.
reefs that hereafter there will be no sus-
pensions except in cases where the record
shows on its face that the soldier was not
ent tiled 10 any pension whatever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
THE Pcace Luton Protests,

WASHINGTON, Sept. Mrs. Emma G.
Sickels, chairman Of the Indian committee
OF the Universal Peace union, has trans
mitted to the proper authorities vigorous
protest against the ''brutal and cruel ex-
hibtions which have been given of the In
dian sun dance at the Worlds Columbian
exposition" under the direction Of the
Worlds fair officials
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
suicid- Of a Chester Politician.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept wv. J. Hunter
well known politician, committed sui
eide by hanging himself A few days ago
charges Of crooked transactions were
brought ont against Hunter, and he
skipped the town. IN the meantime his
wife sold out the household goods and
moved away. 1t is supposed that Hunter
cams home and finding the house deserted
was overcome with melancholy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
SUGAR. SIC. pound

- RANULATEDS SUGAR, &c. pound ;
" NEW MACKEREL, 35c. per dozen;
CALIFORNIA HAMS Toe. a pound:
PLUGS sun CURED TOBACCO, for 2Jc.
PURE LARD, 3 pounds Tor 2Jc.
BEST CITY MEAL, 6Oc. n bushel
GOOD TEA, 2jc. pound;
ARBUCkLES' ARlOSA COFFEE, 23c. pound;
] | bars LARGE SOAP tor 25c.:
Pound boxes BEST BAkING-POWDERf for l0c.;
SAkDIN Is, sc. q box;
ROASTED COFFEE, lSc. PER pound.
NEW NORTH CAROLINA CUT HERklNdS,
lOc.:
HoME-MADs BLACKBERRY WINE, 81 per
gallon;
PURE SUGAR SYRUP, 25c. a gallon:
PURE CIDER VINEGAR, 25c. per gallon;
PICKING SPICES, poe. per pound:
BEST CAROLINA RICE. %. q pound;
PURE OLD RYE WHlSKEY, 81 a gallon;
SALT PORK. Toe n pound.
SILV ER-KING FLOUR best sold 1929 bar
rel. or 2Sc. sack:
SNOWFLAKE FLOUR, 1910 per barrel, or
:!5c. per sack:
. cans SALMON for Pc.
Phone 3l6. Price-list mailed on application.
:. ULLMANS son,
my o lS2O-lS22 easr Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02

FALL RIVER, Sept IA big sensation
was caused here last night when it was
discovered that five OF our banks, which
have discounted notes secured by bills of
lading for Cotton Broker Welcome II.
Hathaway, who for a score of years has
been one of the largest factors in this city,
failed 10 find the cotton represented by
many of the bills Of lading. Investiga-
tion into the affair is now in progress. Tho
amount involved by the banks is 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
international sunday School Convention.

ST. LOUIS Sept IA clear, bright day
greeted the first business session of thu
seventh international Sunday school con.
vention. The following officers were agreed
upon: President, W. Miller of Akron; re-
cording secretary, Curtis u. Cook Of Texas;
assistant recording secretary, Rev. E. NJ.
Ferguson Of New Jersey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; eiiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them aud ii is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but il is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whocs name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of FigA
and being well Informed, yon viii 10,
accep. any substitute II offered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
Capt. Camm Pattesou Endorsed.

lCOrfespondonce oTtLe DIspntch.)
BUcBIEGHAM COURTHOUSE, September L.
The meeting held here to-day sent Messrs.
l.. w. HUBBARD. n. b. Moseley and NJ. W.
Fitzpatrick as delegates to the convention
which meets at Cumberland Courthouse
September 7. A resolution was passed IN
structing these delegates TO vote for Capt
Camm Patteson as long as his name is be-
fore the Democratic convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-02
A Wealthy Widow Robbed.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Commercial
Advertiser says Mrs. c. r. Fiske, wealthy
widow of Boston, was robbed Of diamonds
worth $1,000 and letter Of credit for
10000 pounds sterling on the steamship
Campannia, on which she arrived from
Europe The matter has been placed in
the hands of detectives