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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
WAS IT DYNAMrTE2
The Steamer SENECA Sunk in the Harbor OF
Havana.

Havana.
NEW YORK, December 2s.-The steamer
Seneca, from Havana for New York,
returned 10 Havana on fire on Sunday
and was SUM In Havana harbor 10 save
her. She caught fire In the lower hold
just after leaving Havana Saturday night.
She was about seventy miles from port
and the crew were startled by an explo-
sion. When they reached the deck the
vessel was In flames, aud the cry went
up hat a dynamite bomb had exploded.
The Seneca was Immediately headed for
Havana. The crew worked against the
fire until daylight. Then, having become
exhausted, they appealed TO Captain Ste
vens and asked him TO abandon the ship.
According to the dispatch the Captain
stood on the bridge and commanded them
to return to their duty. Twice this ac-
tion OF the crew was repeated before
the steamer had made the seventy miles
which brought her pack TO the island.
The rigging was then ablaZe. and the
efforts of the crew having been unsuccess-
full IN subduing the flames, the order
was given by Captain Stevens TO sink
her. The sea-cocks were opened, and the
vessel filled In a short time. and lies to-
day. so far as the information of the
agent Of the line goes, at the bottom of
the bay near Havana. The cable says
crew and passengers are safe on shore.
Commodore Hughes says he believes the
vessel to be in such a position that she
can be raised without much trouble.
AN UNLUCKY YEAR.
The ward-Line people are much exer-
cised over the numerous disasters OF the
past year, and Commodore Hughes re-
marked that he wished '3 would close
and "a BEGIN Nothing but trouble this
year" continued the Commodore.
The %company's steamship city Of Alex
andria was burned on the way from
Matanzas TO Havana November LIST. A
few weeks ago a dynamite cartridge was
found in a sack of coffee shipped in the
freight of the City of Washington. AS
the shin had just arrived from Mexican
ports the inference was that the explo-
sive was placed on board before she
reached Havana.
In the case Of the City Of Alexandria
the fire was preceded by an explosion
among the freight. In the present In
stance the flames were first discovered
i'm freight I'm the fore-hold. Had they
not been discovered in time to put back
the indications are that the loss or Ire
would have been greater than that which
resulted in the burning OF the CITY or
Alexandria, when eleven of the crew
were lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
THE AGONY is OVER.
All Factions Relieved of Even the Slightest
Tarnlsh Of Corruption.

BUCKINGHAM, VA, December 25.-
(Special)-The short agony is now past,
! The committee Of investigation was pro-
perly appointed. composed Of good men
and true and after the most dlligent
| search has made Its report.
All sides and all parties are relieved OF
even the slightest suspicion Of guilt or
tarnish.
All this Is much to the credit ofour old
Commonwealth, dear as she Is to the
hearts OF US all, and sacred as we hold
her honor.
Hunton, Lee. and Martin are all good
and patriotic. n have proved themselves
not more ~ on the battlefield and forum
than In private life. and our people are
ready 10 show them honored applause.
Martin has been elected to the United
States Senate. and his friends here rejoice
at his success. and will equally rejoice In
honor TO those who were left over for
other times and places.
The people are happy to know that the
Old Dominion has many men whose m
were mentioned In this connection, and
now constitute a brilliant contingent OF
talent and worth. ready to do and die for
our native State. SO mote II be.
Now II the General Assembly will Sc
lect our best men for the Supreme Court
and the circuit benches, our honor and
safety win be fully assured, and our pro-
perry rights equally protected. Tn safety
OF a republic is always In the keeping OF
an honest and faithful judiciary. no less
in the hands OF our faithful and watchful
ever ready 70 sound the
alarm when danger IL ahead, and to hoist
the danger signal All honor them. too;
n happy Christmas and prosperous New
Year to all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
ANOTHER SAW. AND PLANNING MILL
NEAR NORFOLK BURNED.
Five Small Negro Dwellings Also Con-
sunsd-Bis Christmas Dinners Served
ON the w~ar-ships.

NORFOLK. VA, December I.-(spe-
cial)-Yesterday morning about 4 O'Clock
a fire broke ont In the saw-and planning
mill OF A. f. Watkins C Co., outside of
the city iimits At the intersection OF the
Princess Anne and Lambert's Point roads,
and as there were no means at hand to
check the flames the mill and entire plant
were consumed, together with a large
amount of dressed lumber piled on the
yard. Five small dwellings, occupied by
the negro employees OF the mill, were
also burned. The fire was accidental.
There was some insurance on the pro-
perry.
HOLIDAY oBSERvANCEs.
Christmas was high-festivai day here.
and the bright, balmy weather largely
contributed TO the Joyous occasion. filing
the streets all day with crowds OF happy
hearted people. The special Christmas SER
vices at the Catholic and Episcopal
churches attracted crowds of people. Gen
eral liberty was given and big dinners
were served on the war-ships. marine bar
racks, Naval Hospital. and at all the
Institutions. The day throughout was one
of holiday, recreation, and generous fes-
tivity.
DR.. NATIONS FUNERAL.
The funeral OF DR.. James L.. Hatton. of
Portsmouth. took place yesterday after
noon from st. Johns Protestant Episco-
pal church.
The new Baptist church to be erected
on South street, I'm Portsmouth, will be
called the Cox-Memorial church. In honor
OF the late Richard Cox. OF the county.
the wealthy pioneer trucker. who was a
devoted Baptist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
HALF BOTTLE OF GIN.
CAUSE or AN OLD coLoREo WOMAN
BEING BURNED TO DEATH.


PETERSBURG. VA, December ST.
tSpecial.)-The Fire Department was called
out by an alarm from Browns alley. in
the lower part Of the city. about 2 o'clock
Sunday morning. On entering the house
from which smoke was issuing. an old
eolored woman named Patsy billiard
was found wnthing upon the floor, with
her clothing in full blaze. She was 10
terribly burned that she died in a very
short time. A haif-alied bottle OF gin
was found near her. and the supposition
Is that, overcome by the effects OF the
liquor, she fell into the fire. and thus
met her death.
AN oLD-TIME CHRISTMAS.
Christmas was observed here In the old
fashion way, with noise and confusion
upon the streets. and the same scenes
Of hilarity and Yood-feeling. There was
apparently no limit to the full observance
of the day on account OF the hard times.
Business was almost entirely closed
early In the day. There were
the usual family gatherings at
the firesides. good dinners were
served. and the everything In the city be-
tokened an ample enjoyment OF the day.
The weather has been perfect for several
days.
Large congregations attended the SER
vices at the churches. The Episcopal
churches were tastefuliy dressed with
evergreens. and the music was elaborate
and beautiful. The Holy Communion was
administered. The union services at the
Market-Street Methodist Episcopal church,
where the sermon was delivered by the
Rev. Dir. III. w. Battle, were also very
largely attended.
AN OBsTREPERoUS NEGRO.
"A negro named Edward Johnson was
arrested on Saturday night by Police
Officer webb for disorderly conduct. He
celebrated the occasion by knocking the
officer down with a door-bolt wrapped
In a handkerchief. and in turn had to be
roughly handled before he yielded. This
morning. while being taken from the jail
10 the co,vt-house, he broke from the
guard and hed from the square. followed
by several officers and citizens In pursuit.
He gave the pursuing party a long chase.
but was finally captured by the Chiet OF
Police on Lombard street. He was taken
before the Mayor and committed to jail
70 await trial for assault at the next
term of the Hastings Court.
John Warrenton (white) was to-day sent
on for trial for assaulting ana reakihe
the nose OF w. II. Jackson (colored)' a
citizen OF Prince George county.
Ex-Governor William n. Cameron, VINO
"a visiting relatives here, Is confined 10
his room by a severe attack of rheuma-
tiym.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
POSSIBLY FATAL ACCIDENT.
H.. C. Goddin, Jr., of This City, Terribly
Injured in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. MD. December S-
CSpecial)-Edward G.. Goddin, Jr''
of s0l5 east Main street, Rich
mond. Va. was run over by
a ~cable-car in this city to-day. and had
both legs painfully crushed. He is now
at the City Hospital. where he is receiv-
ing the best OF mtdlcal attention. Am
putation will probably be necessary. The
physicians, however. are afraid his in
turtles will prove fatal.
The accident occurred at the corner OF
Gay and Saratoga streets, in the centre
OF the city. Goddin approached a cable
car which had stopped. but before get
ting on he stepped back again to the
pavement. After the car had started ne
again attempted 10 board 1t. He slipped
and fell between the grip-car n the
trailer. and directly under the wheels.
Before the gripman could reverse his
lever the wheels passed over his legs,
managing them horribly.
He was removed TO ths hospital IN a
patroi-wagon. He is about "a years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

hood NJ Locomotive rIrenen, AMI who are
employed on the Toledo. st. Louis and
Kansas City railroad. called on Grand
Master Sargent to acquelnt him with
grievances Of the men on the system. They
brought books TO show how waSes had
been reduced by Receiver Galloway, who
disregarded d yearly wage schedule con-
tract. The wages Of all classes Of labor
In the operating branch Of the service,
except switchmen, have been cut deeply,
and the men claim that what has been
saved In this way has beer paid out In
new and increased salaries OF clerks. They
show that the average monthly wages of
the firemen n $40, whereas II used to be
go. The question Is to be submitted to
Judge Hicks, OF the United States Court.
at Toledo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
METEOROLOGICAL INDICATIONS.
Data Compiled from the Record OF observa'
lions for the Month of Jan. for 22 Years.

Data COMPLIED from the Record OF Observa-
lions for the Month Of Jan. for 22 Years.
LYNCHBURG. VA, December %
CSpecial.)-The Chief of the Weather Bu-
reau directs the publication Of the fol-
lowing data, compiled from the record
of observations for the month Of January,
taken at this station for a period of twen-
ty-two years:
1t is believed that the facts thus set
forth will prove of interest to the public.
as well as the special student, showing
as they do the average and extreme con-
ditions of the more important meteoro-
logical elements and the range within
which such variations may be expected
TO keep during any corresponding month.
TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, 81 degrees.
The warn est January was that OF
1890. with an average of Al degrees. The
coolest January was hat OF 1898, with an
average of q degrees.
The highest temperature during any
January was II degrees on the 18th, 1880.
The lowest temperature during any Janu-
airy wa 6 degrees on the nth. 1893.
PRECIPITATION GRAIN AND MELT
ED SNOWY
Average for the month. 1872 inches.
Average number of days with 81 of an
inch or more, u.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
9.77 inches In 1856. The least monthly pre-
cipitation was 1.0i Inches In 1876.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any twenty-fOur consecutive
hours was 2.36 inches on January "a and
%, 1891. The greatest amount of snowfall
recorded in twenty-four consecutive hour
Crecord extending TO winter OF 1sSi-'S5
only was z inches on January s n G,
1892.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number OF cloudless days, 9,
average number of partly cloudy days.
IL; average number of cloudy days, IL.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the southwest. The highest velocity of
the wind during any January was &c miles
ON January 4. 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
PLAYING.

90 captain played a remarkable
wifi and heady running bring
the plaudits Of the crowd time
Tausslg. OF Cornell. and the
enc Naval Academy showed the
ts Of their seasons training on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

prsashed this morning at the Methodist
chuFch.
sfss Lucy A. wilson Is spending her
holidays IN Emporia.
Widows Son Lodge. No. 40. A. +. and
A. NJ, Will celebrate the festival of ST,
o h the Evangelist. or the 9th instant,
After the ceremonies at the lodge are
over the craft, with their invited guests,
will partake OF a fine supper at the wea'
yer Hotel.
A number OF citizens are suffering from
Ia grippe.
Mr.. John Y. Cooke. Of the United States
Rsilway-Mafi Service, is In town.
Miss Boyd. OF the Norfolk College for
Young Ladies'. IL visiting frienaA here.
The compliments OF the season and a
happy and prosperous New Year for the
Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
PROSPECTIVE BREAD FAMINE.
Chicago Bakers Ordered TO Strike and They
VIII Probably do So.

CHICAGO December 25-By tomorrow
night Chicago is likely to be In the midst
OF a bread famine. The Executive Board
of the Bakers Union Saturday night or
dered a strike. The Chicago Bakers As
ISOLATION has now taken zip the fight, and
in leading factories when the men report
for duty they will be confronted with
the alternative OF going TO work under
new rules TO be laid down by the bosses.
or giving up their positions. There is no
doubt which action will be taken, as the
men have already placed themselves on
record. This resulted from the discharge
Of a number OF men. Both sides claim to
be In the right, and both assert their
ability to win the strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

careuAsr Isbao4 ~ ~ 49,
nsres x-sxAss66s.n os.nen111ses
me ccmni1tss a feels6Aen 20 ~
Charnber u Commerce ce1c1!cW %
Messfs. II. Garter Scott. p. y. Aep.urs.
J. Taylor Etlyeon. levin ytyrfe so,r
B.. Cary. and A. 3. Bufoed. nA1o Nv~se
the fotDwiax circular invstAtsoa ~ ~
"cystcr convention 10 be held N tnis
cifv on the leth Of January next
Dear Sir.-You are invited 70 eftend me
convention 70 BE- held IN Rtchfa094 5o8or
AIRY IL 1854 called 70 consider an -
cuss the oyster question. u the Mo uet
such information may be elected - =
create an intelligent Understanding -
widespread iaterest IN this suoj<ets y
which every citizen and Taxpayer -
the State as such II most deeply CO.
cerned-
While Il IL not intended that this 90.
ventfon shall recommend any decfool
course Of action. but that q oedy -
section represented shall be free 10 tnk9
such action a. II deems best after the
convention, II Is fully expected ehsf me
discussion Of the subject will BRING fyrth
the most important facts relating 70
the oyster question, ~stenographic reporte
OF which will be printed In pamphlet
form and constitute a valuable conpen>
dium OF information on the subject.
Your attention n asked tp the accor1s
panyins pap<rs 0he committees report
to the Chamber and part OF Governor
Mcxinney's messaee}, and your attend
ance on the occasion referred 10 "a most
earnestly requested. not only from z
patriotic consideration on your part OF
the interest which your section has Ia
this Immensely valuable resource OF Wiz.
-. A..s <-.-< &sxA IAIl1R thai 40 a f4X-
payer. YOU will, In the end. be amply
compensated for any time consumed or
expense incurred by your attendance AZ
this convention.
Should circumstances beyond your con-
troll render Il impossible for you 70 %
present, you are requested TO Immediately
confer with the most prominent and M
fuentiai resident OF your county, whose
consent you car secure to attend In your
stead. and that you will promptly INFORM
the Secretary OF the Chamber. that an mvf-
tation may be extended to such person
as you may designate,
The convention win be heid January
IL, 1894. In the assembiy.room OF the
Chamber OF Commerce. corner OF Ninth
and Main streets.
There will be invited as delegates to
said convention prominent citizesis from
all sections of the State
Representatives OF the planters, dred-
gers. and tongmen. and also the oyster
inspectors from Tidewater Virginia.
representatives OF the various nme
cial organizations throughout the state.
Recognized authorities upon the ques-
ton of oyster planting. and those VINO
have given the subject especial Atten-
ton. including judges OF those counues
in the State bordering upon the oyster
beds Of Virginia.
And such committees as the oyster-law
may be referred to by the present Gen.
eral Assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Sullivan spend. sunday In Jail.

NEW YORK, December PA Toledo
(O) special says: John l.. Sullivan spent
the Sabbath in Jail Mt Sandusky. Yester-
day morning. in company with two mem
bers of his combination, John got into a
quarrel. II is said he tried to part the
other two men, but at any rate he and
Dan Dwyer were arrested. Sullivarfs
friends hustled around all day trying to
get the Mayor to fix a bond for hirn.
The Mayor set the sum at $50, which
was paid, and the entire company boari-
ed q Lake-Shore train a few minutes later
en- route for Brooklyn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoymsflt 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 N the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
It's excellence is due to iS presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of aperfect lax
alive efEectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fe!ers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction 70 millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because It acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it u perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs. il for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but It IL man
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs
and being well informed, you win NOS
accept any substitute If offered.
ls 1.Tu, Thtw,ssloorspfrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. DANIEL A. LONG.
Laid to Rest in the Family Lot In the
Cemetery at Enfield.

WELDON. N. c., December 25.-(Spe-
eial)-Rev. Daniel Albright Long. ID. D.,
LII. d., president of the Antioch College,
Yellow Springs, o., arrived here yester-
day with the remains of his wife, who
died at their home last Thursday night
in the Ath year OF her age. The remains
were taken to Enfield and Inferred In
the family square OF the cemetery.
The deceased before marriage was Miss
Carrie Eugenia Bell. a daughter OF the
late Colonel ID. b. Bell, Of Enfield. and
a lineal descendant from oliver Cromwell,
which name her youngest son, Joseph
Cromwell Long, bears. She was also a
sister of Mrs. ID. E. Stalnback. OF this
place.
DIR. Long left this morning for Ohio.
going via Graham. where his aged pa
rents. now nearly 80 years OF age, live.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Crossed Oyerthe Dark River.

LOUISA. VA, December 3.-(Speclal)-
Mrs. Joseph II. Perkins, relict OF ].
II. Perkins. died last Saturday at an
advanced age at her home near TrevL
lians. Her remains were inferred at 3
o'clock last Sunday. The cause OF her
death was paralysis.
Mrs. Walden died Sunday morning at 4
O'Clock Of pneumonia at the residence OF
her son-in-law. the Rev. g. i. Richard
son, here. She VIII be buried in Oakland
cemetery tomorrow.
Miss Cook. sister OF MIR. Benjamin
Chewing, living near Trevilians. is very
III. and hopes Of her ecovery are slight.
Christmas is in full blast In Louisa, and
hard times are forgotten for the present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

Miss Mary Mann Page Newton's paper
read before the Historical Congress-, a,
Chicago. July Is. 1898. entitled colonial
Virginia" together with q series OF hef
"World's-Fair Letters" have been pub
lished in a neat little booklet, bearing the
imprint OF West, Johnston q Co., OF this
CITY. Colonial Virginia" In q charming
picture In miniature Of the period with
which IL deals. In which historic frame
work IL made TO encircie views OF social
conditions. Miss Newton's World s-Fair
Letters are both entertaining and IN.
structive. h saw much that would
escape the ordinary observer, and what
she saw she has described with great
v%ividness and c~learness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
CoIumbias
'9--ARD AGAINST BRECKENRIDGE.
mor Of Compromise Outside of Court
Not Credited.

t-iiiNGTON. d. G.. December 70
rlu1f % the effect that the suit OF
ino Y. Pollard against Repre-
B~reckinridge for $4,000 for
~ promise viii be compromised
l-i outside Of the courts Is not
l fhis city. Enoch Totten. n
f iialk inrld1e's attorneys, said to-
sw Ar. Breckinrfdgc the day be-
f'siarlay, and ne said nothing TO me
Ntuement. or. indeed. OF any pro-
0l hls part or on the part OF sltss
Iespecting "A settlement haa
Deem any such proposition i would
have been informed N II; hence
he, only say that ! know nothing
Dli also that ] am very sure there
flth IN TIE story. How ~ origi-
am az a loss 10 understand. You
rat an far as his counsel have
ionnei there IL no intention on the
o. Mr. Breckinridge 10 agssse to- any
snt which would In any way reflect
Af Character"
"ltl Philip u. Thompson. another at
Toy Nr. Breckinridge, said: II
heard nothing OF that. II such a re-
As become current. II has spread
WIN no foundation. We have made
D. ahces looking toward a settlement
u court"
Pollard could not be seen. rs she
70 be visiting friends In Kentucky.
Eutauve Breckinridge Is also In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
posT-oFFIcE RoBeER ARRESTED.
Jonathan stokes's Painful Accident
White-Modlin Marriage.

WINDSOR, N. c., December 2j.-(Spe-
cial.)-A negro boy named Jim Lee. about
IA years OF age, was arrested and brought
to Jail on Friday last. He was charged
with breaking into the post-ofice at Lew
iston, in this county. and stealing $40.
Jonathan Stokes, aged u. the son of
]. b. Stokes, chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners, while hunting had
his gun TO explode in his hands. injuring
one OF them and his arm very severely.
The gun was broken In pieces.
Estus White. a prominent farmer and
lumberman of this county, was married
TO Miss Ella Modlin. daughter OF Henry
Modlin, OF HEREFORD county. Thursday
last at the home OF the brides parents.
The bridal couple arrived at the groom's
residence, near Merry Hill, Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
car,,,,o, ostbc Sick,

Mrs. william Taylor. mother OF Coroner
Taylor. is very III at the residences OF her
husband. In the West End. She Is IL
years OF age. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor have
been married sixty-one years.
Mr.. James Alfred Jones's condition was
somewhat improved last night.
Captain Frank Chamberlain and Gene
raj James G. Hin. both OF whom have
been confined 10 their homes for several
w~eeks-the former by an accident. and
the latter by sickness-were ON the
street yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26
Death Of Mrs. Elizabeth Brumback.

LURAY, VA, December 25.-(SpeciaI)-
Mrs. Elizabeth Brumback, relict of
.John Brumback. of this county, died
Saturday evening at her home, about
eight miles from Luray. Mrs. Brum-
hacks death was not unexpected. She
was over SO years of age, and was one
of the oldest residents of Page county.
Mrs. Brumback was the mother of a
large family. among the number Drs. d.
II. and j. Il. Brumback, OF this county.
She had been for many years a MEM
Der of the Old-School Baptist church.