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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-06
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-06
Complete
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and how to attain it.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
DETECTIVES AT WORK.
CHRISTIAN WORKERS ADJOURN.
Not, However. Before Praying for the
Georgia Legislature.
By telegraph to the Dispatch)

By telegraph to the Dispatch)
ATLANTA, GA, November l5.-The
Christian Workers meeting opened with
"A song by w. r. Lamb, the sweet singer
of the convention. Rev. Thomas Hunter
began the devotional exercises with
prayer. and the reading of an epistle from
St. Paul. Prayers were then asked for
the conversion of brothers and sisters.
one Of the prayers of the morning was
for the State Legislature. an appropria-
tion from which viii be necessary In
order to place hymn-books and Bibles
in the hands OF every convict OF the state.
This prayer was made by Rev. Mr. Bone.
Booker r. Washington, "A colored man,
spoke I'm behalf of the Tuskegee (Ala)
Industrial School. He made the star
speech OF the session. and exhibited a
greater familiarity with the race qIes-
and was less diStasteful In his remarks
than many OF the white members.
\ delegate from Washington eX-
pressed the belief that what negroes
needed was Industrial education.
DR. A. p Sheriff.. of Atlanta, spoke on
Home Classes In Bible Study and Sun
day-School Work. and made very In
Mr. II. S Hadley. made a report OF
the progress OF the Jerry McAuley Water
Street Mission, and an interesting report
OF progress was made from Goodwill
Home for Boys at Fairfield Me.
The Christian Workers win meet next
year at Toronto. Canada. Invitations
were read from the City Council OF To-
lsters and citizens. and Rev. Mr.. Bone.
Rev. Mr.. Scott Miss Bertha Wright. and
Miss Mcdonald. all OF Canada. made
speeches. The session then adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
MONKEYS CAN TALK.
Professor Garner Says His Proposition Is
Proved,
Ry cable to the DispatchD

Ry cable 10 the Dispatch)
LIVERPOOL, NQyember 15.-Professor
Garner. who went from America into the
interior Of Africa for the purpose of
studying the methods Of communication
between monkeys and to learn the mon
key language, arrived at Liverpool on
his return yesterday. He claims that he
has established beyond n doubt that there
Is monkey language, and that 1t can be
learned by man.
He brought with him from Africa two
Kulu KiJnba chimpanZees, with which he
Is able 10 communicate.
Professor Garner states that he stayed
for lOl days in his cage, which he had
had carried into the heart OF forest 20
miles inland. This cage was massive
affair that was chained to trees. In 1t
Professor Garner would lock himself and
then await the coming OF members or the
ape family. when he would try TO commu-
nicate with them by means OF the sounds
he had learned from monkeys in America
and elsewhere. He had with him a pho
nograph. with which he kept record OF
the sounds made by his visitors.
He claims that his visit to Africa was
a great success In establishing his theory
that the monkey family has a language.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
Latest FINN the Wires.


General Manager John w. Green OF tho
Georgia Railroad has rendered his res'b-
nation.
The shellIng by the Spaniards at Meiilla
OF the camps and trenches occupiSu Dy
the Rtiians continues without appreclaDr
advantage so far as can be seen from tlo
Spanish outposts.
The Federal grand jury at Jackson,
Miss, has brought an Indictment against
w H. Gibbs. the late Republican post
master. of the city named; charging n,na nm
with the embezzement or $Np OF me
Governments funds.
In the case at Baltimore yesterday of
Nelson Wilson. Leslie Harding stark
Rowan, Edward Wamsley. Bruce Cap
linger. and Jared Wormsley, of beverley,
Randolph county, West Virginia, chargsd
with the murder of Paul Ratmhold. tho
Jury rendered verdict of not guilty.
President Plant, of the Plant System.
telegraphed President Walsh OF the Au-
gusta exposition. last night as follows: i
understand that the roads of our system
rate as represented by you" and this
gives the Augusta exposition n one-cent
rate on Tuesdays and Thursdays within
"A radius of 300 miles and two-cent rate
on all other days on all roads EXCEPT mo
Richmond and Danyille.
Congressman Magner. OF New York. Is
protesting vigorously against the PLACING
OF cotton basging on the free list, ana mas
announcer 10 tHe DtfnOtIdtlt fueiilDtis %
the Ways and Means Committee that ha
will vote against the Forthcoming tariff
bill II IL contains this provision. Con
gresham Bland, OF Missouri has also
come to the front lately In the role OF
one of those dissatisfied with the pro-
posed tariff-blll. and IL reported as threat
ening to vote against the the bill and
fight II on the floor OF the House TX It
places wool on the free list.
Senator Pugh has been telegraphed by
the Commercial Club. OF birmingham.
Ala, TO request that delegation from
that body be accorded a hearing before
the Ways and Means Committee the INST
instant on the proposition 10 place iron
ore and coal on the free list. but the
Alabamians will be disappointed for after
consultation with other Democratic mem-
bers OF the committee, Chairman Wilson
has declined 20 accord any formal hear
ing to the Birmingham manufacturers.
stating that the committee has long ago
closed it's public hearings, and that now
TO make an exception for the Commercial
Club, OF Birmingh ham, would be 10 oDen
the way for numerous others who arc
demanding TO i've heard In apprehension OF
legislation that may effect their interests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
coNrLAcRATIoN IN LONDON.
The Casselis and Blsckies. Pubiishefs,
Among the sufferers.

LONDON. November IA fro started
at 10 O'Clock this evening IN w. =. Tnonp.
son and Co.'S corset factory. ~ ana
A. Old Bailey, u. C.. II spread rapidly 20
the shop OF the Crown Perfumery com.
pany, at 10, and thence 90 Lockharts and
Blackie a. Co.'S publishing Office. Before
the firemen could get well 70 work sever,i
other buildings had caught ffre. and tho
rear OF Casselrs pubiishins-housc was In
flames.
shortly after n O'clock third OF the
frontage between Fleet street an3 Prujcau
square crashed down to the pavement:
The firemen ran for their tves. several
barely escaped burial In the burning
wreck A column of flame shot up two
hundred feet. Illuminating the city AMI
throwing into lurid night the dome OF 81.
Paurs. and the spires OF many other
churches.
Enormous crowds gathered in tho
streets. Twenty-four engines were at
work throwing water on the blaze. The
Obi Bailey session-house and Newgate
prison were drenched with innumeraspls
streams OF water TO keep them from TAX
ing fire. Several times report that tho
prison had caught was tarted, but it
proved 10 be false
The loss win amount TO many thousands
of pounds. The Casaeils AMI Blackies.
publishers. suffered considerable damage.
but the bulk OF their machinery and stock
was not injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
A cRYsANTHEMUM WEDDING.
Captain Craighiu, of the Zouaves' Marries
Miss Nnnnie Scott Hutter.


(Special telegram to the Dispatch)
LYNCHBURG, VA, November l5.-The
nuptials Of Captain r. E. Craishill. Of
tho Zouaves. and MISS Mamie Scott Hut
fer. the lovely young daughter OF Major
Edward =. Hutter. were celebrated at
o'clock to-day in St. Pauis Episcopal
church in the presence Of brlhaht as
senbly. The Zouaves. the crack military
organization of the city were present III
a body. IL was chrysanthemum Wea-
ding Back of the altar was bank OF
those lovely flowers. in which burned
nineteen. candles. while lamps with col
orcd shades added to the effect. The
ughers. sixteen in number also wore
white chrysanthcmums. and the hrlde
opd her maid-of-hOnor carried bouquets OF
that flower The bridal party entered the
church in the following order: Fiist' TOUR
little girls, Misses Edner Hutter' Mary
christian. Matte Craighill and Edith
Hammer. dressed I'm white. who stood AT
the ribbons. the ushers coming next; theh
tba maid-of-honor. Miss Halle Hutter'
ett,red I'm "A handsome costume OF black
e,lk followed by the bride, similarly at
,ired on the arm OF her father. They
were met at the altar by the groom ana
his best man, Mr.. T.. A. Craighih Jr.
,rbe beautiful and impressive ceremony
~ the church was performed by the
rector. Rev. \. Nj. Carson, amid sofe
strains Of music. The ushers were
Mesgrs. Dudley Holt. Lewis Brooks Her
bert Ould. George Hutter, John +. ForI'
John 4. Davis Robert kinnier r. u.
Johnson. Jr.. Boothroyd Taylor, kisque
Hutter. Davis Christian. James WeIIoIu.
Sidney StrOther, Emmett. Conneil, ERNEST
Cubert and Paul G. Edmunds. Jr.
From the church the young couple pro
caeded 10 the Union depot, where they
took the northbound Midland train. me
bride was the recipient of a large number
of beautiful and elegant presents among
the number being complete set OF silver
tableware from the Zouaves. Ihe groom
Is a popular employee OF the Nichilo,!9 N,
apd Danville railroad and IS a model
youne man. while his sweet and winsome
6rid. is a favorite wherever known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
hAwks.TlMeERLAKe NUPTIALs.
brilliant Home Wedding In staunton-Con-
eratuiations of the Dispatch.

EratulHuOnr VI INV b'HP"
Special telegram TO the Dispatcn)
sTAUNTON. VA, November l0.-Ihe
parlors of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus NJ. TIM
herlake echoed with the chimes of we'd
ding bells this morning. the occasion
being the marriage of their daughter. Miss
I.orene. TO MIR. Wells j. Hawks. The
ceremony was rendered by the Rev. a
Al Frazer pastor of the First Presbyte-
rlan church. The bride, In her blonde
beauty. was a dainty picture OF womaniy
orace attired as she was In dark-green
canoei's-hair travelling dress, hat ana
S,I0,,es matching. She carried superb
bououet OF iacqueminot roses, ana was
the recipient OF many handsome presents
betokening the high esteem IN whleh she
- held by her friends. Mr.. Hawks
who IS a grandson OF Major Nelis d
Hawks. one Of Stonewall Jackson com
,oIssarieg. rs a son Of the Baltimore hu-
morist. A. w. Hawks. and Is himseH
,',o,ninent Young newspaper man. en-
rloved on the Baltimore Heralds 5 stan,
anS is the Baltimore correspondent OF
the Disuatch. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawks lett
on the F. +. V. train Tor tIip 70 'no
northern cities, and shortly VIII take up
their residence on Hopkins avenue pels',
more. While In the city the groom, anu a'
his best man, Harold West OF ths i''iiU,
more Sun. were the guests Oh MAJOR anu
Mrs Henderson NJ. Ben.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Tringle, OF klchHlohu,
sister of the bride. was among the guests
present at their home Wednesday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.
Nothing New Observation-Disclosures Hitch
I'm the Gresham Programme.

III the tsfesnHm GfoSrhlnnt.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, November l5.-rhe ef-
forts made yesterday by Minister
Thurston to obtain something definite
concerning the exact course TO be pursued
towards Hawaii I'm two interviews with
Secretary Gresham failed Of accomplish
ment, according 10 confidential friends OF
the Minister'S. Mr.. Thurston said after
wards that he learned nothing new Of
interest from Mr.. Gresham, but he car
ried away the impression from what the
Secretary said that the United States did
not intend to use force In any circum-
stances In the restoration of Queen Lii
uOkalani.
There was nothing to be learned at the
Department of State to-day concerning
Hawaii The many newspaper theories
advanced as 70 the basis of action of
Minister Willis were submitted 10 de-
partment officers without eliciting any
expression OF opinion.
There Is more talk to-day to the effect
that hitch has occurred I'm carrying out
the programme. II that involved the re-
storation of Queen Liliu0kalani. IL is
difficult TO perceive what solid ground
these rumors can stand upon. in view OF
the fact that Secretary Gresham has him
self confirmed the press publication to
the effect that up To the very moment
that the steamer China sailed from Homo
lulu bringing the latest news that II IL
possible for any one in the United States
10 have received, Minister Wills had not
formally presented his credentials. and
had not made any movement that had
met with a check.
There were no cable dispatches received
at the State or Navy Departments to-day.
and matters appeared to have quieted
down. Nevertheless. there Is much sup
pressed anxiety among the officials. who
are waiting impatiently for the arrival OF
the next steamer from Hawaii. Conse-
quently. the report that came from Cali
fornia based on Claus Spreckelss state
ment that the steamer due by schedule
next Saturday night viii arrive at San
Francisco tomorrow was welcomed at
the departments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY:
Annual Meeting of StockhoIders-C. r,
Mayer Re Elected President.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.)


Especial telegram to the Dispatch.)
STAUNTON. VA. November 1.-THE
annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Valley Railroad Company, adjourned
from Lexington October Hth. was held
here to-day There were represented in
person or by proxy 1900 shares out OF
300O0-the whole number. Hon. William
A Anderson was chosen chairynan and
Hon James Bumgardner secretary. John
A. Robbas represented for the city Of
Baltimore 1900 shares. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company 1920 shares
were represented by a. Hunter johnson.
and William c. Houston represented the
1900 shares Of Rockbridge county.
The presidents report was read, show
Ing the gross earnings OF the road. run
ming from Harrisonburg TO Lexington.
slxty-two miles, to be- $l2S.753A "A de-
crease Of S2o, 47358 as compared with 1892.
Operating expenses. Sl2i1316 an increase
of SSH 90 over those Of 1892 Total opera
ting expenses. Sl27 ii069. as compared with
$l27 6}l. SO for 1892 Net earnings, N,3l2.55.
showing a decrease Of S2O, 2S from 1892.
Charles Il. Mayer was reelected presi-
dent and the following directory was
elected: j. J. Allen, Botetourt; W. A.
Anderson Lexington; Robert w. Burke.
Staunton, and Henry Duval. Osman La
trobe H. Crawford Black, and Charles Il.
Mayer Of Baltimore.
A Faure and W n. ljams were elected
secretary and treasurer, respectively, ana
the secretarys salary was liked az wv
per annum and the treasurerS at wv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
covERNoR.ELEcT o'FERRALL.
His Successor as Chairman of the Elections
Committee.
By telegraph to the Dispatch)

CBy telegraph to the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, November l5.-Hon.
Charles T. O'Ferrall. who has just been
elected Governor Of Virginia, has been
IN the city for few days closing up
his congressional business with the de-
partments He says that he will continue
as a member OF Congress from the
Seventh Virginia District until the eve
of his Inauguration as Governor,
It Is expected that Jasen Brown, OF
Indiana, the senior Democrat on the
House Committee on Privileges and
Elections, will succeed Colonel OFerrall
az chairman OF that committee.
Colonel O'Ferrall says that he thinks
the Popullst move IS at an end. at least
In Virginia, and the South He also
thinks 1t has seen its best days In the
West. The contests of the future, he
thinks, will be betwee the two old parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
GEN. M'DONALD DEAD
THIS WElL-KNoWN STATE OFFICER
PASSES AWAY.
Editor, Secretary of the Commonwealth,
and Adjutant- nt-Generai-His
Love for Virginia.

General James Mcdonald. Adjutant-
General OF Virginia, died at his residence,
No. 7i3 east Grace street. yesterday
morning at ten minutes TO 1 o'clock.
General Mcdonald was born I'm Camp
bell county. near LYnchburg, sixty-nine
yeats ago. and received his liberal educa-
tlon, at fleetwood Academy, Richmond
College. and the University OF Virginia.
He studied law in the law school G.
Judge Thompson, Of Staunton, and was
admitted 20 the Lynchburg bar, but the
bent OF his mind and his inclination
being towards journalism he practiced
his profession for a short time only. tie
was an ardent Whig. and In lS4s be-
came associated with William NJ. Bur-
wei and Joseph X. Irving In editing the
Lynchburg Patriot. His next newspaper
connection was with the Lynchburg Vir-
sinan, Of which he became editor In
1881, succeeding a. w. c. Terry. General
Mcdonald remained with the Vlrginian
until 1861. at which date he formed a
connection with T. w. Page, of Abe
marie, in the publication of the Peters,
burg Intelligencer.
CAME TO RICHMOND.
In 1858 he came to Richmond. and
accented tho poqition NJ aqcOcfote editor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
His Guilt Apparent.

Iby FItSTdpII 70 IlIt IyIsVdtCn.J
DALLAS. TEX, November lion Sat-
urday night II. NJ. LaBgdon prominent
businessman. after stepping from a
street-car. and Just before reaching his
gate, was murdered by negro armed
with a piece Of gas-pipe. who dealt him a
blow which crushed his skull. causing
almost instant death. Detectives went 70
work on the case and yesterday arrested
John Harris (colored) at Lampasas. The
negro made full Confession stating that
William G. Parrish, the murdered mans
commit the deed. Parrish was arrested
last night and jailed. About midnight he
attempted TO commit suicide by buttlng
his head against the iron bars Of hts cell
door. IL Is believed he will recover.
Parrish. Il Is stated, held $1,000 policy
OF insurance on Langdon's life. Parrish .
attempted suicide. In connection with the
confession made by the negro, is taken
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
suRcl lARY AND MURDER.
The Intruders Wound Two Memqers of the
Family whose Head They Kill.

tBy teleBTapn W INV D''P"'~"p
CHICAGO. November l5.-Thomas
Prunty was shot and killed by burglars
who broke into his house. No. lS west
Thirteenth street. about 3;45 o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Prunty was awakened
by hearing two men moving about her
bedroom. She aroused her husband. who
Jumped out Of bed and confronted the
intruders, one of whom fired. instantly
Killing Prunty. His wife's screams to-
gether with the shooting. brought out
other members OF the family. Peter
Prunty and his sister Sadie hurried In
from different rooms. Their approach
blocking the burglars escape. the latter
fired upon them. wounding the young man
An the left ankle and his sister In the
fieshy part OF the leg above the knee.
The burglars escaped before aid could be
called, and none OF the family obtained
a description OF the desperadees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
Always GIying satisfactIon,

Brandreth's Pills have always given
satisfaction. In fifty years there has
been no complaint Of them. That is
about their life in the United States.
and millions OF persons have used them.
There Is no doubt that they have estab-
lished themselves by merit alone. They
cure rheumatism. dyspepsia. piles. liver
complaint. biliousness. and any disease
arising from an impure state Of the
blood. One or two at night on an empty
stomach for week or two will keep
YOU in good form and tone up the sys-
TEN. They are purely vegetable. abso-
Iutely harmless, and safe to take at
any time.
Spld In every druG Or medicine store,
either plain or uRnr-coated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16

ter OF Mr.. John ID. Alley. Is an exceed-
ingly attractive young lady. The church
was handsomely decorated for the occa-
sion. The bride was dressed In rich
travelling suit and carried large bou-
quet OF flowers The walters were MI
John McCaleb and Miss Lillian Bishop.
Mr.. Samuel McCaleb and Miss Marion
Brister. Mr. ]. Lockett and Miss Mag
gle Smith, Mr.. John Walthall and MISS
Gertie Davis Immediately after the cere-
mony the couple left on bridal tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
MARSHALL AND O'FERRALL.
Both Mt Work In Wasbington-The Gov.
ernor- Elect Soon 10 Visit Richmond.

Especial telegram to the Dispateh.)
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. November i5--
Representative Marshall will endeavor TO
have changes made In postmasters al
Abingdon and Wytheville during his pres
ent visit to the city. The charges have
been fully sustained that were preferred
against the Republican incumbents. and
now the only question is as to the Demo-
Gratis to be appointed. and that will have
to be settled by the department.
Goyernor-elect OFerrall was caller
at several OF the departments to-day.
He Is making his arrangements TO go to
Richmond this week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
slightly Used Pianos.

Selling at cost prices can Oe compared
with the positive bargains In fine upright
pianos We are offering. II Is every ones
duty to visit out store, next 10 the cor
ner OF Ninth and Main streets, before
buying piano. Get posted from us, for
we intend TO sell the finest goods. and
on liberal terms.
MANLY B. RAMOS & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-16
Britl.h Reform Moye,nent.

tBy cable to the DispatchD
LONDON, November iA--A deDutation
consisting OF sSo liberal members or the
House OF Commons to-day waited on
Lord Herschel. the High Chancellor, and
asked him 10 as speedily as possible re-
form the county magistracy. They asked
that county magistrates I've appointed
without regard TO the Interference or
Lords Lieutenant and Tory cliques. Tho
to be- selected from among tradesmen anl
qualified representatives OF workmen ex-.
clusfvely. Lord Herschei promised TO
give the matter his favorable considera-
ffnD