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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
CARLISLE IN NEW YORK.
He Speaks on the Currency System OF the
Country.
Ry telegraph to the DIspatch.l


NEW YORK, November 2l.-The an
nual dinners Of the Chamber of Commerce
OF the State of New York are always OF
more than local interest. and the 125th
banquet at Delmonico's this evening was
no exception. Men Of national repute
were present, and not only were the
affairs OF the city and State discussed,
but the policy Of the nation was fore
shadowed by utterances of its high repre-
sentatiVes.
Senator David II. Hill accepted an invi-
tation TO attend, and place was reserved
for him at the head Of the table, but he
declined TO come at the last moment.
Those who did attend formed one Of the
most notable gatherings ever brought to-
body known az the Chamber OF Com
merce. Secretary Of the Treasury Carlisle
was there, and also Comptroller of the
Treasury Eckels. Great Britain was rep
resented in the person of Florence O'Dris-
coll. member Of Parliament from Mon
agahan, ard one Of the whips of the
Liberal party. Some OF the other guests
were MajOr-General Howard. DR.. +. J..
Patton, president Of Princeton College;
Carl Schurz. Rear-Admiral Gherardi.
John, Dewitt Warner, Congressman W.
Bourke Cochran. William Walter Phelps,
Whitelaw Reid. Murat Halstead. and
Seth Low. president OF Columbia College.
II was just I o'clock when the dinner
began. IL lasted a little over two hours
The president Of the Chamber of Com
merce. Mr.. Charles & Smith, first intro
duced Mr.. Carlisle, who responded appro-
priately to the following toast: Com
merce demands and the honor Of the
country requires that the obligations OF
the United States shall be paid in coin
current in any market OF the world. and
that this question shall be settled for all
time and beyond all controversy"
Secretary Carlisle was followed by Will
liam Walter Phelps, who gave his impress
sions about some changes in our men
and manners. as seen after four years
absence" st. Clair McKelway. editor Of
the Brooklyn Eagle. spoke briefly 10 the
toast Municipal Government, the Qucs-
tion of the Hour" Rev. DIR. Patton,
president Of Princeton University. re
spOnded TO the sentiment. Enlightened
Public Opinion. the Indispensable Safe
guard of Government by the People"
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,. and then let
ters OF regret were read from President
Cleveland. Lord Aberdeen, Govenor-Gen-
eral OF Canada: Senator Sherman. Con-
proeqmap Reed and a host of others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
The Amick Treatment.

PARIS, November H.-An American
musician, prescribing the new treatmehe
Tor consumption discovered by one OF ms
countrymen, DIR. Amick. OF cincinna,i.
says: "The average Frencn ooe.o.
.rhe recent Tuberculosis Congress held
here decreed that there Is no use trying
10 save the consumptiyes life and that
even after death the patient cannot be
allowed 70 rest. but must be cremated.
because otherwise earthworms will bring
the germs OF the disease TO the surface
aud 80 distribute the incurabie disease.
The American doctor Is creaung sone-
thing OF a sensation By eontehoins 'nas
the disease Is nor caused by germs, is not
infectious, and that II is now curaDie-
lie proves this by giving each patient
ten-days' trial OF the Amick treatment
without charge. which he says pe y
authorized 70 do by the diseoysrsr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
CUPID NON.POLlTlCAL.
Democratic Adlai's Son WEEDS the Daughter
of a Republican.
By telegraph to the Dlspatch)

CBy telegraph TO the Dlspatch)
BLOOMINGTON. ILL, November 2l.-
The marriage Of Mr.. Lewis Stevenson,
son and secretary OF the Vice-President,
and Miss Helen Louise Davis, both of
Bloomington. was solemnized tonight at
the Second Presbyterian church, Of which
the groom and his family are members.
The event was Of unusual significance
from the fact that while the groom is
the son OF the Democratic Nice-Presi-
dent. the bride is the daughter Of the
editor and owner of a Republican news
paper, which has always opposed Mr..
Stevenson politically.
The wedding ceremony was perfQrmed
I'm the presence of 900 people, the churcn
being beautifully decorated with white
pastor of the Unitarian church, the church
of the bride. performed the Episcopal
service. with a ring. pr. Kane, pastor
of the grooms church, delivered a prayer,
and the congregation recited the lords
Prayer in unison
The bridal entered the church to the
music of the wedding march in Lohengrin,
and left II TO the music Of Mendelssohn
bridal march. \ brilliant reception at the
home of the parents Of the bride followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson viii sail for
France December "a. and on their return
will stop at the Hotel Normandie. Wash
ington
Among the guests were Secretary of
the Navy Herbert and Miss Herbert.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22

great crowds assembled to hear the de-
bate. The session was one OF the most
exciting In the annals OF the conference,
and the older Methodists OF our city
have never forgotten the scenes.
Rumor has been busy to-day in REFER
ence to the elopement OF a prominent
young gentleman OF this city with a
charming young lady.
The many friends OF Dr. $. II. Bar
ham, of Surry county. the member-elect
10 the House OF Delegates from Prince
George and Surry. regretted 10 read the
telegraphic announcement or his proba-
bic declination to serve.
Mrs. Fanny NJ. Fits. venerable and
respected lady. died quite suddenly in
this city last night. She was the mother
OF Professor James II. Fits, of Blacks
burg College, who was killed by ie-
cent accident on the New River railroad,
from the shock of which she never re-
covered. The deceased was widely con-
nected in this community.
There was quite a fall Of hall here
to-day
The peanut planters In this section. in
view OF the low prices of nuts, are gene
rally holding back their crops from the
markets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
LYNCHING IN IOWA.
IT TAKES PLACE ON THE PRINCIPAL
STREET or oTTUMWA.
The Victim Being Hanged from the Plat
form of Justices Court-Room-
Awful Details.
lpy telegraph to the pIspatch.l }


OTTUMWA. IA. November 2.-An ex-
cited and angry mob hung Fred. Gusta-
vason TO the stair-railng OF Justice
Truths courtroom at 2:30 this afternoon.
Gustavason feloniously assaulted the T.
year-old daughter Of Jonas Sax about 10
o'clock last night. The brute was
promptly arrested shortly after commit
ting the crime and lodged in Jail.
This morning he was taken TO the Sax
house and positively identified by the
little girl and companion who was ens'
ticed to a room together with the little
Sax girl. but who was permitted to leave
after getting inside the room. Gustava-
son kept the little Sax child. aud after
committing the crime then turned the
little girl out, and with much difficulty
she succeeded in reaching home IN a ter
rible condition and related her horrible
experience to her parents Her father
wenb TO police Headquarters and soon
Captain Harmon had Gustavasol behind
the bars OF the county jail At o'clock
to-day Gustavason was taken to Justice
Truitts office for arraignment.
THE MOB.
The news that the man was In Trultts
Court spread with wonderful rapidity. and
In less than twenty minuteC a crowd OF
perhaps thousand was surging around
the stairway leading to the courtroom,
of the little girl succeeded I'm getting to
the TOP OF the stairs and to the platform
In front of the courtroom, swung rope
and together with her aged father, ap-
pealed TO the crowd below to nang Gus
tavason. Sheriff Mcintyre and Mayor
Force appealed to the crowd for peace
and silence. but all I'm vain. The mob
forced its way into the courtroom, over
whelming the officers by sheer weight OF
numbers. The leader seized the rope from
the hands OF Mrs. Sax. and as the court
attaches were powerless TO interfere,
placed II about Gustavason's neck In a
twinkling With a yell OF rage the rope
was seized by a hundred hands, and the
wretch was dragged from his chair and
across the floor 10 the door. where he
was lifted over the railing until the rope
had been made secure. when he was
let 20.
THE EXECUTION.
He hung suspended above the pavement
on the principal street OF the city for fully
ten minutes. the cOnt0rtiOns OF his body
being exceedingly revolving. Suddenly the
rope parted, and the body dropped to the
street below. and a rush was made for
its possession. The police were first TO
reach the body. and hastily throwing IL
into a farmers wagon standing near,
drove rapidly to the jail. followed by the
mob. The lynchers again demanded the
body OF GustaVason. nor would they dcsist
when told that the man was dead. A truce
was patched up by the appointment of a
committee. which examined the body and
pronounced life extinct. The mob then
quickly and quietly dispersed and the
city Is now as quiet as though no thought
OF the terrible affair of the afternoon had
ever entered the mind OF any citizen OF
the place.
The little girl remains in a precarlous
condition. with the chances for lhe great
ly against her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22

Dauntiess. i0s: Miss Galop. 100; Bonnie
Lee hlly). 100; Parasang, 100.
Second race-six and a half furlongs-
Tom Skidmore. 105: one. 10s: Nespasian,
l04: Mullet 104; Chiswiek, l02; Leonardo,
80: Moralist. 90. =,
Third race-five eighths OF mile; handi-
cap-wah Jim. l23; Pessara, ll5; Deriar-
gilla, 10: O'Connell. 1l0; Geraldine. l1'
Major Daily. los; Lord Harry. los; Lizetta,
102 Sandowne. %. :,
Fourth race-mile and one eighth; handi-
cap-Pessara. ia: Picknicker ITO; Sound
more 108: Comanche, l07: The 1ronmaster,
1922 Stonaway. IS; Kerry Cow, IS. :,
Fifth race--three quarters OF mile; sell
ing-Beldemonlo. li0; Merry Duke. 1O6:
Persistence. 100: Recherche, 103i Bon Voy-
age. l02; Peralto. 102: Krikina, 80; Joe Ma
lone. SO. Berwyn. 80; Balbriggan, 80; Early
Blossom. %: Azrael, 90.
Sixth race-seven eIghths OF a mile;
selling-St. John. rs; May Win. 1l9: Chief
Justice. lIs: Airpiant. 1ls; Esduimau. lls:
Double Cross. lie; Stonington, us; De
tfoit. 1l3: Blue Wind. ll3; Darkness. III;
Happy Maid. i0s: Oporto, 90; Red Cross
"a: Foxetta, So: Grlndeta, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
Mr.. J. J. PACE PASSES AWAY.
Reverend T.. l.. Waldrop and Followers
sent 10 the Grand Jury-The Snow.


Special telegram to the Dispatch)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November
2.-Mr John J. Pace, one of the best
known and most highly respected citI-
zens OF this county. died at his residence,
at Crozet. this morning, aged Is years.
He had been twice married. first to Miss
Gillum, daughter OF the late Frederick
Gillum. by whom he had three children
Edgar, Hillary, and Templeton. His
second wife. who survives him is the
issue from this marriage was one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Doherty Of Fort Worth, Tex.
He had been a resident Of this county
many years. For a long time he carried
on a large business as merchant at
whitehall and owned what is known as
Harris's Mil. The flood OF 20, however.
washed away his mill. with a large guam
tity OF -four and wheat, which crippled
him very much financially. He subsequent
~ moved his business TO Charlottesville,
where for a time he was successful After
wards he removed to the thriving village
OF CroZet
His funeral will take place tomorrow
on the arrival Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio train from CroZet
WILL BE TRIED.
The charge against Rev. T.. l.. Wal
drop and five or six Of his followers OF
forcibly entering Union-Grove church, In
Orange county. has been heard before a
magistrate. All Of the participants, as
far as known. including the reverend gen
tleman. were sent on to the grand jury.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Waidrop
applied for the key of the church, which
was refused. His followers then entered
through a window, Mr.. Waldrop preach
ing 10 a small crowd.
a half-inch Of snow fell here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
POINT FOR MRS. MAVERICK.
Arsenic in German Giycerine which Her
Husband Probably Used.
By cable 70 the Dispatch)

LONDON. November 2l.--A fact is about
to be made public here that by many per-
sons is taken to throw more doubt upon
the Justice of the sentence imposed UPON
Mrs. Florence Maybrick. who Is now un-
dergoing life imprisonment in the Wok-
ing prison on conviction OF having pol
soned her husband. James Maybrick, OF
Liverpool by administering arsenic to
him.
II was shown at the time Of the trial
Of Mrs. Maybrfck that glycerine used by
Mr. Maybrck contained arsenic, but this
testimony did not avail to save the pris-
oner from conviction.
Now Messrs Bird & Sons. Of Blrming-
ham. dealers In chemicals inform Food
and Sanitation, trade paper. that short
" before the death of Mr.. Maybrick they
analyZed a quantity OF German glycerine
offered for sale to them. They discovered
that II contained arsenic, and refused to
but It,
Later. they learned that this same gly-
cerine was sold in the midland counties,
and II is probable that some OF II was
purchased and used by Mr.. Maybrick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
EDITORS VS.. DEPUTY MARsHALs.
Investigation OF the Charges Made Against
the Marshals-A Sensation.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch)
CHARLESTON, w VA. November q.
Judge Jackson has ordered a thorough
investigation OF the charges of dlsor-
derly conduct on the part OF the deputy
marshals made by certain OF the Hunting
ton newspapers. Three OF the Hunting
ton newspaper-men-J. X. Dudley, pro-
prietor OF the Times; DR.. A. III. Halloran,
reporter on the Times, and j. w. Lang
ley. city editor of the Huntington Her
ald-were brought before the United
States grand jury to-day to give any in
formation in their possession regarding
the alleged dlsorderiy conduct Of the
deputy marshals. The Investigation had
not proceeded far when message was
sent to the jury by Judge Jackson. stating
that the investigation would be made
before him In open court tomorrow.
The Huntington journalists assert that
they can proye that the charges made
by them are true, and they will have
number OF witnesses here tomorrow to
substantlate them.
Marshal Vinson, on the other hand. Is
confident that he can prove his deputies
innocent of the charges OF disorderly
conduct IL will be the most sensational
trial had In the Federal Court here for
long time IL the Huntington newspaper
men are substantiated In their charges
by competent witnesses these deputy
marshals will be summarily dismissed. III
the charges are not substantiated the edi-
tors will have to suffer the penalty OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
w. A. SMITH VS.. THE A. g. D. RAILROAD.
Important No-Fence Case In Mecklenburg
County-Boydton's Visitors.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
BOYDTON, VA, November 21-The
County Court was In session yesterday.
The case OF A. w. Smith VS.. the Atlantic
and Danville railroad came up on an ap-
peal by the defendant from the judg-
ment given in a magistrates court Ex-
Judge Charles Alexander represents the
plaintiff and Hon. w A. Fentress the de-
fendant Ii was argued by the first
named that In all sections where the So
called no-fence law exists the boundary
OF every mans land is a legal fence. and
that II therefore devolves upon the rail
road company to fence in their road
beds This is n novel case The counsel
for the defendant said that II was the
first time he had had this brought to his
attention. Judge Homes has the matter
under consideration.
Mr.. r. l.. Turner. OF EmpOria, district
deputy grand master Of District No 10,
was In town the past week on a visit
TO the Masonic lodge. His urbanity and
thorough knowledge of the mysteries of
this secret order always make him
most welcome visitor.
The following gentlemen, among others.
visited our town this week: Messrs. Il.
O. Payne, II. +. Wnfree, G.. l.. Haynes,
T. VI. Early. OF Richmond; II. p. Hawks,
OF Portsmouth: S. H. Short, OF Peters
burg. and l.. III. Reverly, OF Radford.
This morning a rain, hail. and snow
storm struck us. 1t Is cold and very
disagreeable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
ATERRlBLEH EARTHQUAKE.
Town In Persia Completely Destroyed-A
Thousand Lives Lost.
(By cable to the Dispatch)

LONDON. November "A special dis
patch TO the Times from Meshed brings
further details of the earthquake that
occurred Friday at Kuchan. In the north
ern part of the province o: Khorassan.
The town was completely destroyed. and
the loss OF life is immense. Great Gre
vases opened in the earth, through which
water flowed in torrents, causing the
Atrek river TO overflow its banks. The
fertile region around the city was mum
dated, large gardens and extensive Vine-
yards being swept out of existence.
The people Of KWhan had no chance to
save anything. The shock was so severe
that the largest houses I'm the town, in
cluding the residence OF the Goyernor.
almost instantly tOppled over, crushing
hundreds of people to death. The town
had a population, of between 1000 and
25 O0O persons. ana ii is thought that at
least 600 perished. Many persons were
carried away by the food that flowed
down the valley.
II Is not known yet what damage was
done in the valley but it Is feared that
many villages below Kuchan have been
DESTROYED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
A PITTsYLvANIA HOME WEDDIN .
Miss Rose Sparrow Becomes the Bride of
MIR. Charles T.. CoIe-The Presents.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch)
DANVILLE. VA, November H.-A
beautiful home wedding took place at the
residence OF Mr. A. w. Sparrow. one OF
Plttsylvania eounty's substantial and
prosperous farmers, to-day at noon. The
contracting parties were Miss Rosa Spar
row. daughter OF the host and Mr..
Charles T.. Cole, OF North Danvile. Rev.
T. G. Anderson oficiated. The bride who
is charming young woman. OF a noble
Christian character. WIS dressed In a
neat-fitting blue brOadcloth travelling
suit and carried a bouquet OF brides
roses. Miss Fannie Thompson. as maid
OF honor. carried a bouquet of white
chrysanthemums. The groom is one OF
the finest young men OF North Danville,
is a Christian, and Is correspondent and
stenographer for Gravely & Miller.
After the ceremony the company was in
vited TO the dining hall. which had been
beautifully decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS and ferns. and all partook OF an old
fashioned country wedding dinner. After
dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Cole came to North
Danville. where they will permanently
reside. The brides presents were nu-
merous and they were beautiful, useful,
and ornamental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
DEATH OF Mr.. C. C. CASTILLO.
A Negro Woman Robbed Of the Proceeds of
u Bale OF Cotton.

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
WINDSOR, n. c., November H.-Cullen
C. CASTILLO, prominent farmer OF this
community, died at his residence. near
Windsor, yesterday. Mr.. CASTILLO was n
member of Cashie Baptist church. and
about 50 years old.
Susan Wesson, a negro woman, came
10 town Saturday and sold a bale of cot
ton for $il.i5 She took the
money and went into another store and
laid Ii on the counter and went few
steps away. When she came back her
money was gone. A negro named Caesar
Gillian was arrested for the theft. but
on trial there was not evidence enough
to hold him.
UNLUCKY WITH HORSES. -
young man named Ed. Butler hired q
horse of j. X. Moody yesterday and
droye him TO death IN about an hour. Mr..
Moody has been extremely unlucky with
his horses recently. This makes two that
have been driven 10 DEATH A negro
stole one some time ago, which he has not
yet recovered. and a few years age, his
stables were set on fire and seven OF his
horses burned up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
At TIE PIE COUNTER.
"-' thought TarlG Bill Copies Had
Been Loot The Income Tax.

aarL 10 the Dlspatch)
Al|YN. ID. C.. November 2.--
.... an excitement this after
Ways and Means Committee
.....s of the newly-prepared
..l. found TO be missing when
met for the afternoon ses-
.H.r who was responsible
MESSED that he had car
.t.r Go the pie-counter OF the
.art and laid them beside
nc swallowed his noon
. supposed he had forgot
hurried back 10 the Senate
. capitol. but the bills had
t Members Of the committee
I thcy had probably fallen
.t the newspaper-men, and
- l far az outlined, would
tne morning papers to-
4 r.maTk caused great con-
hurried search OF the com
n which all OF the members
fiowed While the excite
f height the copies were
a waggish member OF the
Who had taken them from the
te hidden them, and quiet
'a restored.
-.ti.EH THE LIGHT.
committee to-day transferred it's
is from the room Of the Com
.rfs.s. in the basement, 20 IT'S
ID r room on the House floor.
81. .- Hrht ~ day. The door OF the
r.. -o Deiug carefully closed. and
t... ' messenger. was further pro-
p. | i"o blue-cloth screehs. bearing
$50 Afmittance."
q. N-e yesterday was spent by
3. 'ai'''e in a consideration OF the
s... 'ffIt features OF the bill Incl
f... ncome-tax came in for a
-hrussion, but only Informal
e.. more the proposition is consid-
n.. 'i' committee the greater be-
d.. '' opposition 20 IL. II was sug-
o.. ''-day's meeting that n be left
e. 'f measure and introduced IN
Ia. as separate bill IL In said
t.,.. Administratlon Is not over
s... i' ihe scheme, and that the Pres
q, '''tet would be better satisfied
t.s...s i a part Of the general tariff
gt 4sposltion will ultimately be made
b - hardly be conjectured, but II II
q ,.sl hat a large deficit viii follow
Pa u'n of impor;-dutles Il is more
E..,.,D D'abse that the ineome-tax Will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
SEVEN cHARRED BODIES.
Result of "a boarding House Firc-Four
Persons Injured.
n3v telegraph 10 the DlspatchD

G3y telegraph to the Dispatch)
BEAVER. PA, November 2l.-The Mer-
rlu House. at the Government dam. two
miles below the city. was destroyed by
fire early this morning, and an unknown
number of men were burned to death.
The building was a three-story frame
built hotel and clearinghouse 10 accom-
MEDIATE the employees at the new dam,
which has been under course OF construe-
ton for the past year. The register was
burued and there is no way OF exactly
determining how many lives were lost.
seven charred bodies have been taken
out OF the debris. only one of which could
he identified. that of an engineer named
II,,t,hes :. -Four OF those who escaped were
badly burned and injured by Jumping from from
I Wren and his son. Daniel, each for the
others safety. both might nave ,,soei. been
rs father. he re-eniered the building to
hunt Tor him. Daniel had scarcely dis.
a6neared when the father came ouI
searching for his boy. When told that
Daniel was In the building IooKins TOT Lor
him the father also returned ana neilher
was seen again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22
Second Derby In the Field Trials.

NEWTON. n, c.. November n.-Eight
dogs were continued In the second series
OF the Derby, Advent n Thayer's Topsy
Rod with b. X. kennels's Blue-Rtagc
Mark. r. Dexter's Selah with Charles II.
Stokes's Bessie Shoupe, Advent a ThsyA
ette, and Charles III. Stokess Allene with
II. L. Lorllard's Leona. Two braces ran
Topsy Rod had the best place. with Blue
Ridge Mark. Selah and Bessie Shoupe
had an even race until stopped by rain.
III Allene runs as well as yesterday she
will not be worse than second. There
win be- twenty starters In the All-Age
stakes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-22

a youth. The boy was out hunting and
seeing the convict he orisre4s HenSS
up" The convict discovered tnat ne
was looking hAo the cold mu3sle v =
determined look IN the eyes OF his cept9fs
who was Mr.. George Simmons, - -
concluded 10 obey the command: ana was -
marched 10 town and delivered INTO u
hands OF justice.
Tne vesfry OF Grace Episcopal churSh
here has extended cali TO Rev. o. ,.
Benedict. OF Georgia. The church pas
been without a rector for some time.
A cold rain has been falling here TO-
day. and some citizens report having
seen snow fall