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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
The Waste of Water.
RICHMOND, January z, 1893,


To Hle Edlor Of the Dispdtch:
Please allow me space in your widely
circulated paper TO suggest a plan by
which the waste of water can be prevent
ed, or the evil greatly abated. My busi-
ness carries me into every hole and corner
OF the city, and | am thus afforded
chance of seeing much IN this particular
line, that the police and water works de-
partments never dreamed OF. To dnd hy-
drants running Is the rule rather than the
exception. and on making inquiry have
been frequently told by the occupants of
the premises that they run all the time,
while water-takers IN other sections of the
city are unable 10 get an adequate supply
of water by practicing the most rigid
economy in its use. Now, / think it Is
clearly in the power OF the police and the
clerks of the water-works Office. and their
duty too. TO stop this waste OF water with
out subjecting the city 20 the additional
outlay of dollar. Now. TO the plan pro-
pose: Make it the imperative duty of the
members of the police force 10 examine The
hydrants in every yard IN their respective
districts weekly. but not Systematically.
OF on any set day. as that would give water
MASTERS q chance TO prepare tor them. but
TO drop in on them at random plan SO as 10
take them unawares. and when caught
wasting water deal summerily with than
ana have them forthwith before the Police
Justice and fined 10 the extent Of the osty
ordinance. This plan rigidly enforced
would prove happy solution Of the water
problem aud save the city thoussnds Of
dollars. WIrxxAM II. r.
2oolh Clay stroets~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
FRED. YutNGLING IS IN 1T AGAIN
baroness Blanc Has Row with the Man
ager of Her Company.


Jack Hamilton, who has been directing
| the stage venture OF the Baroness Blanc, is
no longer associated with her. He says he
resigned because he could not get his SAL
airy.
Frederick Yuengling, son of the WELL
known brewer. who talks for the Baroness
because be is going to marry her when she
gets divorce from the Baron, says Mr.
Hamilton was discharged. Here's what
they both said Tuesday night, says the
New York World. giving Mr. Hamilton,
who was seen at the Stuyvesant House,
first inning:
II heard that Nine. Blanc had been in
consultation last Sunday with Joe Rey-
nolds. who managed Mrs. Langtry. and l
asked her about it. She denied everything
and made some very damaging statements
about Mr.. Reynolds.
{" Last night met Reynolds at the Gill
sey House. and he produced letter from
the Baroness which denied that she had
ever made any such statements. took
REYNOLDS behind the scenes and knocked
at the Baroness's dressing-room door. She
answered
Are you alone p
mo / replied, I am with Mr. Rey-
nolds.'
and turning to a call-boy she cned, Tell
Mr.. 1uengllng TO come ln.' 8lr. 1ueng-
ling came. He said TO me: I've stood
up before prize-fighter for an hour and
you'd better get out OF here
~ don't care If you have stood up be-
fore a million priZe-fghters,' | said.
won't get out Just then the call-boy
came and told Nine. Blanc that it was her
time to 60 on. She said she wouldn't go
on until left and retired.
And now comes Mr.. Yuengling:
What Mr.. Hamilton said I said TO him
IS absolutely false. He has been whipped
too many times to ever think he can stand
up against @ scientific man. But will
give Mr.. Hamilton a chance 10 see before
many days whether l can thrash him or
not.
when be says no knocked on the
Baroness's door he lies again. She never
asked him whether he was alone Mr.. Rey-
nolds being gentleman enough to stand
outside.
I'm the short time--a little over four
weeks--that Mr.. Hamilton has been with
the Baroness he has spent something like
49,, 900. OF course, We all know that it Is
not for theatrical purposes. But when
wine bills, ETC.. amount TO about $40 day
1t is easy TO explain where the money has
gone.
kr. Hamilton considers himself COM
petent man; the Baroness thinks differ
emily. MIR. Hamilton was publicly dis
charged in the presence Of the whole CON-
pany tonight"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY
Lee CAMP OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR IT'S cEleBAArioN.
Cannot Parade wita the Mitttary--The
Historical Committee--speechs aud
Other Matters

Lee Camp had full attendance at its
meeting last night. when arrangements
were perfected for the celebration of
General Robert Z. lees birthday at the
Second Presbyterian church next Thurs
day night. The camp will assemble at
headquarters at o'clock and march TO
the church in body. DR.. Hoge will do
liver the address, and there viii be some
appropriate music.
A letter was received from the First
Regiment OF Virginia Volunteers, inviting
the veterans to participate with them in
the military parade at $50 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon. The compliment was highly
appreciated by the camp and their thanks
were returned to the regiment. but owing
10 arrangements which had been previous
ly made the organization found it impos-
sible to accept.
COMMITTEE on HISTORY.
The Historical Committee from Lee
Camp. consisting of Comrades William b.
Taliaferro, John b. Cary. aud Archer An
derson. was requested 10 meet Senator
james y. Stubbs's committee at tho Ex-
change hotel on Friday. January Goth. at
II O'Clock. The camp appointed the fol-
loving conference committee to meet the
Grand Camp delegation at the same time
and place: Colonel William p. Smith.
Lieutenant Colonel f. Q. Crump, Lieu-
tenant Colonel Thomas Byrne. Colonel
Alexander W. Archer. and Comrade George
W. Libbey. Great interest is felt in the
action of this committee. as 10 Is hoped
that the result of Its labors will be to give
TO our schools correct history of the
great war between the States.
ADDRESS TO TIE VETERANS.
General Marcus ID. Wright and Captain
Littlepage were present. and General
Wright made splendid talk 10 the old
soldiers.
Sergeant.Msjor ID. Smith Redford has
delivered to Captain 7. @. Morton. men,
Der of the Stonewall Jackson Camp. of
Staunton. Va, the medals be had for the
Stonewsll Brigade. Captain Morton will
deliver them to the members of that
brigade during their reunion in Staunton
next Thursday.
Sergeant Redford presented Comrade
Thomas p. Campbell with one of the
medals. Mr.. Campbell was a member of
the Fourth Virginia Regiment, Stonewali
Brigade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
East-RIchmond Items.

We are glad to hear favorable reports of
the condition of our esteemed neighbor
aud the kind benefactor Captain A. g..
Babcock. 1t was pitiful sight week ago
whsa the dummy went. creeping slowly
and quietly along, bearing upon q cot. in
full view. the suffering form OF the first
president of the road. We shall hope for
skilful treatment at the Retreat and his
speedy return h us.
Mr. j. Ii. Bailey fell the length Of his
staircase one day last week and sustained
what might have been considered serious
injuries, bat with his usual courage he
was able to overcome all. He went to the
city the next day TO meet his niece. Mrs.
ia Keene, and little daughter. Of Cottage
Grove, Minn., who win spend some time
here.
Sorne educationsl-game parties have
been ineuauvatsd. The initiative was held
1t Mr.. n. 4. Ames's last week on Friday
night, where " The States was played.
On Nonday evening the society met st
pxekeseor Il Wstson's and the game OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
Race War Apprehended.
fRv telegraph 10 tho Dispstch.l


Jackson, Tenn, January l3.--There are
grave apprehensions of bloody race war
at Greenfield, Tenn. Afew nights ago two
negroes went to the farmhouse of Mrs.
Jones, a widow, and attempted to assault
her. The woman recognized one OF the
negroes and told her neighbors. The fol-
loving night body of masked men went
TO the home of the negro aud greeted him
with volley of shots. Tao mob riddled
the house with bullets. aud the negro, who
was shot in the throat, escaped TO the bot
toms and remained on a stump all night
almost naked and surrounded by water:
In the morning he was caught and
whipped almost TO death. Yesterday O
strange young white man came TO town
and bought thirty 1--we masks. The negroes
have been buying guns and ammunition
and q war was expected last night Nearly
every negro in the neighoorhood has quit
work and bloody outbreak is expected at
any moment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14

gave notice that be would, on Tuesday.
the Gath instant, ask the Senate TO pay
fitting tribute to the memory of has late
predecessor in the Senate, MIR. Barbour.
Adjourned.
Honse of Representatives.
On motion OF Mr.. Culberson Democrat),
Of Texas, Tuesday next was substituted
for tomorrow for the consideration Of
bills reported by the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr.. Richardson, from the Committee on
Printing. reported concurrent resolution
for the printing Of G0.000 copies of the re-
port Of the Agricultural Department on
sheep industry and on thediseases of cat
tie for distribution by Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes. The resolution was agreed TO,
but it will be some weeks before the
copies Of the work viii be ready tor distri-
button.
Tomorrow was assigned for the con-
sideration OF measures called up by the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
REPUBLICAN, YIIdBUsrERISg.
Mr. Beltzhoover moved that the House
90 into Committee of the Whole for con-
sideration OF the private calendar, but the
Republicans resorted 20 flibustering tao
tics. The first few pages of the calendar
are full Of war claims. and the Republi-
hAAos hbt WiohthA tOh1AoNlths lt-
Trained from voting and left the House
without quorum. But on roll-call
quorum appeared, and by vote
of yeas 159, navs 8. Mr.. Beltzhoover's
motion was agreed 10. The first bill on
the calendar was one for the relief of
Hiram johnson anG others. and the Re-
publicaDs resorted 10 their flibustering
tactics and left the House without a
quorum. After a couple of hours con-
sumed in vain attempt 10 secure quo
rum TO vote upon the bill the Democrats
became irrutated, and under the lead of
Mr.. Enloe. the champion OF the johnson
measure. attempted 70 force an adjourn.
ment. The effect of this would be to va
cate the night session for the considera-
tion OF private pension bills.
The Republicans then came 10 the fore,
and. with the help of some Democrats, de-
feated the motion 70 adjourn-yeas,'74;
nays, 1928 The House then, at 4:3O o'clock.
took a recess until o'clock, the night ses-
sion TO be tor the consideration OF private
pension bills.
THE EVENING SESSION.
At the evening session of the House PEN
SION matters were discussed, but no action
was taken on any bill, and at S:45 O'Clock
the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
Cold-wcafher Items.
rRv teieeyaDh N the Dispatch

CHARLEsroS, 8. c.. January 13.-There
was slight snowfall this morning. the se-
cond OF the season. accompanied by a very
brisk wind, and il was unusually cold all
day-all of which was very uncommon tor
this latitude.
NASHVILLE. TENN, January 13.-For the
first time in fifteen years the Cumberland
river froze thick last night from the head
OF the river all the way to this point. The
mercury dropped to zero here early TINS
morning. The seyerest weather known for
twenty years is reported from different
portions of the State.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, January 13.-The
weather the last three days has been
almost unprecedented. the mercury
ranging from to 20 above zero. Early
this morning a negro woman was found
under house frozen 20 death.
MILLvuLE, N. j.. January 13.-The cold
spell, If 1t continues much longer, Is hkeiy
to cause disaster. Several vessels have en-
tered Maurice-river cove tins week and all
are frozen fast at the mouth of the river.
As vet no damage has been done to the
boats. At BIvalve and Maurice river, the
two oyster-shipping points. 1t is reported
that there Is not q sack OF oysterS. and
none have been shipped for several days.
BALTIMORE, MD., January 11.-Baltimore
is experiencing an unusually protracteu
cold spell. There is intense suffering
among the oyster-men. II has been three
weeks since the tongers have had work,
and even If the weather should moderate
1t would be some days before the ice would
permit them TO work. Some of the oyster
men endeavored TO work to-day by break
ing holes in the Ice, but did not meet with
success.
Governor Brown received q dispatch
from the president of the Crisfeld town
council informing him that twenty dredge-
boats are frozen up near that town. Ihe
occupants of the boats are subject TO much
suffering, as the boats have neither pro-
visions nor fuel on board. A Baltimore
ice-boat will be hurried TO the relief OF the
men.
Annapolis harbor is crowded with YES
sells on account of the ice. The revenue
cutter steamer Crawford. bound TO Nor
folk. was the only boat started out to-day
that did not return.
The steamship Shawmut with two
barges. bound up, is reported ice-gorged
of Thomas Point. Captain Lewis, of the
Alsenborn, who left New York Tuesday,
but found the ice in the Delaware too
heavy 10 take the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal, came around Cape Henry for
safety. Captain Lewis reports two three
masted sohOoners in the ice off Cedar
Point. at the mouth of the Potomac, wait
ing for a tug. A four-masted schooner
and three three-masted schooners are
ashore at Cape Charles. Captain Lewis
SAYS there is more ice on the coast than he
has ever seen before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
THE PANAMA TRIAL.
Insurmountable Obstacles Were on Paper
Brushed Aside.

tBy Anglo-American cable 70 the DsDstch.l
PARIS, January l9.-There is no abate-
ment whatever in the interest excited by
the developments in the Panama case that
have been brought 20 light by the skilful
questioning Of President Perivier, Of the
Court of Appeals, before whom the accused
are being tried.
To-day was the fourth day of the trial
of Charles de Lesseps. Cottu, FOntane,
and Eiffel, and, as on the preceding DAYS,
the courtroom was crowded. A number
of witnesses were called to show that at
the time rosy reports were being made by
the canal company the officials had full
knowledge that the reports were untrue,
and that difficulties that were brushed
aside on paper as though they were
nothing were known by De Lesseps and
Others to be insurmoYntaole.
The first witness to prove this condition
of affairs was Captain Fraysee, who had
acted in the capacity of superintendent of
the canal works. He testified that he had
many conversations with Ferdinand dc
Lesseps in regard to how matters were
proceeding on the isthmus. and that he
had often told De Lesseps that the serious
ness of the difficulties that were being met
with were hindering the execution of the
enterprise.
ONE OF THE sHoRN LAMBS.
Retault, shareholder in the canal CON-
pany. testified that he formerly had un-
bounded confidence in De Lesseps, and
that this confidence had led him to make
large invesmentsi in Panama stock.
Ketault desired to read a number of
documents to show that the newspapers
and members of the Chamber of Deputies
had deceived the public as TO the real con-
dition OF the enterprise, though they knew
il was swlndle.
President Perivier stopped him, saying
hearsay evidence.
THE coMPANY's CHIEF ACCOUNTANT.
The next person to be examined was NJ.
Hyeronimus, the chief accountant of the
Panama Canal Company. He was ques-
toned at length by President Perivier in
regard to the bonds dponynes. NJ. Hyeroni-
mus declared that be thought the course
followed in the ,c:s.ter of these bonds was
adopted in oySsr to keep the names of
those who reGeiv.d them from the officials I
of the company. Upon receiving this
answer President Perivier remarked
"When people are acting uprightly their
proceedings are not surrounded by such
mystery"
CLOSE AS AN OYSTER.
Further questions were put to the wit
ness. but he gave eyasive answers, and ID
was evident that he was determined TO say
nothing that would compromise the CON-
pany. He insisted that he knew nothing
of the company's operations. Though
both President Perivier and NJ Tanon, the |
Public Proclreur, plied HIM with questions.
they failed to elicit any information that |
would throw light upon the methods pur-
sued by the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Action In Its Favor on the Part of Senator
Morgan.
fBy telegraph to tho Dlspatch.I


WAsgrydToN. January 13.--Mr. Morgan
today introduced in the Senate the fol-
lowing resolution. which went over with
out action until tom orrow. when Mr.. Nor
gan will address the Senate on the SUBJ
joct
Resolred. That the Committee on Com
merce is instructed TO inquire and report
10 the Senate the advantages, If any, that
will accrue TO the productions, industries,
cOastwise and foreign commerce. lmmlgra-
ton. and other interests of the United
States by means OF the additional facili-
ties OF transportation, and the reduction
of the cost thereof. that would be afforded
by the building of q ship canal 10 connect
the waters OF the Atlantic and the Pacific
oceans through Lake Nicaragua
For two years past the Committee on
Foreign Relations have been investigating
the subject, and the well-snown friend
ship of Mr. Morgan for the project led TO
expressions OF surprise that be should
seek 10 transfer the inquiry from the CON-
mittoe of which he is so able member TO
the Committee on Commerce. When
asked about IL the Senator said that the
Committee on Foreign Relations had only
looked into the matter from O political
and had considered the rela-
tions Of the project to other governments,
together with the proposed cost of the
work and the difficulties OF engineering
that presented themselves. The Commit
tee on Commerce knew the commercial
value of the canal better. he thought,
than anv other committee. and 1t was for
the purpose of making the scope of the in
quiry as wide as possible and throwing as
much light as could be thrown upon the
advantages of the Nicaragua canal that he
suggested an investigation in this direc-
ton. With such information before the
American people, Mr.. Morgan said, he
could not see how any wise man could put
4 STUN bling block of any kind III the way
Df "a project so fraught with vital import !
ince to the people of this nation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
Twelve Pages To- Morrow.

To-morrow's DISPATCH will be twelve
page paper and will be rich in news
items. current comment. letters from the
people. book-revIews, literary notes. and
other popular features; besides much else
that goes to make up a great Sunday
paper.
Every department will be up 10 its
highest standard, and numerous special
articles of value will interest and repay
the reader.
Look out for Sundays DISPATCH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
AGAINST THE WHlSKeY TRUST.
Representative Burrows COuches
Lauce-Alleged AduIteration.
NV telegraph Z, the Disnatch,l

WASHINGTON, January l3.--Representa-
tive Burrows. of Michigan, has begun an
active onslaught on the whiskey trust.
To-day ho INTRODUCED IN the House long
preamble and resolution reciting the news
paper charges that the trust is making
spirits. high wines, and alcohol for use as
beverages 10y the use of adulterants; that
II is in conspiracy with the rectitiers to
that end that the adulteration is effected
by the use of poisonous drugs, OF which
fact retailers and consumers are III igno-
rance; that the spirit OF the Tectihers'
law is thus violated that the United
States revenues are thus deirauded by tho
dimInution of importations that the rec
tifiers are obliged TO consume only the
product of the trust under heavy penal
ties, and that the contracts are IN restraint
of commerce between the States; where
fore 1t is
Resolued, That a special committee of
FIVE members of the House be appointed
to fully investigate and report upon the
subject, and especially what persons are
connected with the trust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
WE CALL UPON THE POLICE TO IN.
CITY ORDINANCE AGAINST WASTE
OE WATER
The Right Man for the Place.

The Richmond correspondent of the Pc
tersburg Inder-Appeal writes TO that pa
per
." Captain w. G. VALLEY. managing editor
of the FINES, will be Q candidate for the
position of Minister to-the Argentine Re-
public. He is one of the most popular
men among the newspaper fraternity. and
his journalistic friends are very anxious to
see him get the appointment. Captain
Waller's health has not been good
during the last few years. and he feels the
need of change of climate and occupa-
patton. The salary of the position be de-
sires is $4,000 per year. Captain Waller's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
VIRGINIA AT The INAUGURATION.
Prospect for a Fine Military Dispiay--
Doubt About Our Clubs Going


General Charles J. Anderson said yester-
day that nothing had been beard from the
Third Regiment regarding their psrticipa-
tion in the parade at the Inauguration Of
Mr. Cleveland. The Second and Fourth
regiments have signitied their willingness
to go to Washington and the attendance OF
the First is matter Of doubt. Colonel
Jones Is unwilling to take bis regiment on
such a trip Ill supplied az the organization
is with Overcoats. The Walker Light
Guard will go m any event.
II he First Regiment OF Cavalry hopo TO
receive the post of honor that is, the po-
sltion of personal escort to Mr.. Cleveland
but even should they fail will, it Is under
stood, participate in the ceremonies.
What the Richmond clubs will do about
taking part in the parade is matter of
doubt. President Starke, of the Powhatan
Club. said Yesterday that his and the otLer
clubs had purposed to unite IN the matter
of securing rate from the railroads, but
the latter had SO far failed to give anything
like reasonable figures. Mr.. Welsiger.
president of the Drummer's Club, said he
had only heard from few of his members
aud did not know what toe organization
would do when the time came.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-14
The MURDER CASE POSTPONED.
Autopsy and Inquest tYesterday-Cbarged
with Keeping n Disorderiy House.


The case of John II. Price, the negro
charged with killing Willis Brown (co-
lored), was called in the Police Court yes
terday morning and continued until next
Tuesday, owing to the fact that neither
the autopsy nor the inquest had at that
time been held in the case.
Emily V. Travis alias johnson and Will
liam Travis were before his Honor on the
charge Of keeping and maintaining dis
orderly and ill-governed house. THIS case
was drawn out OF another against the
woman for being drunk and dlsorderly
heard in the Police Court on Thursday.
The examination was postponed until next
Tuesday.
Ella Black (colored) paid IS and costs
for abusing and cursing Policeman Is. IL.
Angle and O similar amount for being dis
orderly on the street.
James Burton (colored) was assessed
S2.50 and costs for -balling q child.