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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
CRESCENT CITY RACING.
Large Attendance-Loveiy Weather Brisk
Betting.

Betting.
NEW ORLEANS, December 1.-THE at.
tendance at this. the eighth day of the
Crescent City Jockey Clubs meeting was
decidedly the largest since the opening
The weather was lovely, and had a ten.
dency to encourage brisk betting, which
marked each Of the five races carded.
The surprise OF the day was the victory
OF Tommy Griffin's brown gelding, Top
gallant, over j. Hyatts bay gelding
Nero. who was played at to 2 as though
1t was all over except the taking dowr
Of the bag" 1t was Penn's miserable
riding that beat Nero, who, had he beer
ridden as a thoroughbred should be, In
stead OF like a hobby-horse, could have
won easily.
Topgallant was entered to be sold fol
500, and in the future he will sport tbs
colors of the Fleischmans. having. through
his trainer. Lew Elmore, run his price w
TO $500. Thus 1T will be seen that ths
Fleischmans are playing even with Grifiir
for having run the price OF Clementine
who won the Traction Handicap satur
day, up on him.
With the exception OF Metropole all Of
the four favorites won handily. the horse
named having been run to a nose finisi
by Frank Gayle.
First race--three quarters Of q mile
Mollie B Q2o. j. Gardner. / 10 p won. Co
rinne second, Bob Campbell third. Time
1:l6h.
Second race-one mile. selling-Topgal
liant po5. Cassin, 20 TO - won, Nero Sc
cond, Mezzotint third. Time. 1:43a
Third race-five eighths of q mile-L,
Prewitt n06. Harold, Z to 2o) won, Booth
royd second. Imp. Pomegranite third
Time. Los.
Fourth race-three quarters OF mile
Metropole Ola. A. Clayton. Z to y won
Frank Gayle second. Rasper third. Time
i:13is
Fifth race--six and half furlongs. sell
ing-Baby Bill Qo5. A. Clayton. to I
won. fxion second. Maiague third. Time
Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
MASSACRE iT PORT ARTHUR.
The Truth About 1t from the Japanese
Point of View.


Point of View.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December H.
Fuller information concerning the reported
massacre Of Chinese by Japanese
troops after the fall Of Port Arthur was
received by the japanese Minister, Mr..
Kurino. this morning. from Mr.. Mutsu,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs at Toxic. Mr..
Mutsu says in his dispatch that the gov
ernment is not yet IN possession OF all
the facts about the alleged atrocities. but
that many details have been ascertained.
What is known 20 Mr.. Mutsu as stated
in the cable message, follows:
MANY Of the Chinese soldiers at Port
Arthur and from outlying Notifications
taken by the japanese, discarded their
uniforms. and II is now known certainly
to be the case that almost all of those
Chinese in plain clothes who were
killed there were soldiers in disguise.
The inhabitants of Port Arthur left before
the engagement. A few remained, how
ever, having been armed and placed under
orders to resist the japanese by firing on
them. This they did, and in the con-
fusion Of the fight IL was impossible to
distinguish them from Chinese soldiers.
"The Japanese ermy entering Port Ar
thus were greatly excited by the sight
Of the fearfuAy mutilated bodies Of Ja-
panese prisoners, some of whom had been
burned alive and some crucifed. Not
withstanding this, the discipline OF the
army was maintained. A number OF Chi
nese prisoners we're taken and were
kindly treated. The wounded (Chinese
and Japanese) who could be moved are
on their way to Toxic. and will arrive in
a few days"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
MURDER OF MISS ClNC.
Harry Hayward Green-Goods Man-BIixt
Pleads Not Guilty.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. December H.
The latest development in the Cling muir
der case is the discovery OF evidence that
leads the authorities to believe certainly
that Harry Hayward is the western agent
of a "green-goods" combination, whose
headquarters are in New YORK, with a
principal branch at Chicago. The first clue
to this was given by one of the members
Of the gang, whose conscience was quick
ened by the murder of Catharine
Cling.
The day after the murder. Julia Cling.
the twn-sister of Kittie, who resides at
Auburn, n. Y, received an anonymous
letter from New York city, stating that
her sister had been murdered, and that
she had better have the matter investi-
gated. The authorities of New York took
up the clue offered by the letter, and,
following 1t up, discovered that the writer
was a member of green-goods gang
which has been operating extensively OF
late. What additional facts the officers
discovered have been kept secret, but II
has been learned that the connection OF
Harry Hayward with this organization
has been Of long standing. and that in his
series of escapades in various parts OF
the country Hayward has handled large
amount OF the fictitious cash successfully
enough to gain the entire confidence OF
the gang.
Blixt, the actual murderer of Miss Cling
this morning pleaded not guilty on his
arraignment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
Christina. Holiday Rates.

For the Christmas holidays the South
ern Railway VIII Sell round-trip tickets
between points on its lines In the States
OF Virginia and North Carolina tor dis
tances OF 800 miles or less at rate OF
four cents per mile one way for the
round trip. These tickets will be sold
from December 22d 10 25th inclusive,
and from December 29th TO January 1st,
inclusive. with final limit January 3, 1895.
For students OF schools and colleges
tickets as above will be sold from De-
cember 18th TO 2lst inclusive. on presen-
tatlon 10 ticket agents OF certificates
signed by the respective principals or
superintendent of such schools or coll
leges, with final limit January g. 1885. as
above. The presentation of certificates
is not necessary with tickets sold 70
students on December 22d TO 18th or
December 18th TO January 1st, az these
dates are open to the public. From Rich
mond Lynchburg. Burkeville. Front
Royal. Riverton. Rocky Mount. and South
Boston, Va, and Durham and Winston
Salem, NJ c., the sale Of the above
tickets to the general pubic will begin
December 18th. instead Of I'd. For further
information apply at passenger Office, 500
east Main street.
JOHN NJ. BEALL,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
WEST VIRGINIA DEBT COMMISSION.
The Body to Hold It's Second Meeting Here
This Morning.

The commission constituted by an act
OF the last session of the General As
sembly to take steps looking to the settle
ment of West virginia's part of the debt
Of the original State will hold another
meeting at 10 o'clock this morning at
the Exchange Hotel.
The commission met here some weeks
ago.. and, after organizing, and thus
placing itself in position to receive over
lures from the holders Of West Virginia
certificates, adjourned subject to the call
of the chairman Delegate Downing was
the only member Of the commission who
had reached the city last night. In con-
versation with a Dispatch representative
he said he did not know why the COM
mission had been called together, or
whether any communication had been re-
ceived from the West Virginia certificate
holders. Mr.. John B. Moon Is chairman
and Mr.. Joseph Button is secretary Of the
commission. The other members OF the
commission are Delegate Harrison, Sena-
tors wickham, Flood, and Berry, and the
Governors appointee, Judge w. +. Rnea'
The West Virginia Legislature meets in
January, and recently there has been at
the North some little speculation In west
Virginia certificates.
The Virginia commission has no power
10 make any contract or bind the state
in any way. Its duty is TO see what can be
done, and report to the next meeting or
the General Assembly. 1t Is thought
probable that the West Virginia Legisla-
ture will. early In its session, appoint a
commission of conference. There are said
TO be two syndicates holding large blocks
OF West Virginia certificates. one In Bal
timore and the other in New York. The
slnking-fund commissioners also hold
about three million dollars Of the securi-
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

of his speech the blu was again placed
on the calendar
After some further uninportant pro-
ceedinRs the debate on the Nicara e,ian
canal bill came on. -
MT. Turpie prefaccd his speech with an
amendment. which he offered In the shane
OF an additional section, Cor the appoint
ment OF three competent engineers
OF tnem army engineer ofiicers--to make
a survey ard estimate OF the canal on the
line proposed by Mr. Menocai.
AZ the conclusion OF Mr. Turpie's speech
short executive session was held. and
tne Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
House OF Representatives.
Ihis was suspension day, under the
rules OF the House, and before tho army
appropriation bill was called up by Chair
man Outhwaite. Of the Committee on Mil-
itary Affairs, Mr.. McRae Oemocrau. OF
Arkansas, chairman OF the Committee on
Public Lands, succeeded In passing, under
suspension OF the rules. the bill 20 pro-
tect public forest reservations, by vote
OF l5s 20 5S. The bill as reported from the
committee was amended so as TO give
free timber TO miners and settlers on
public lands.
MT springer Oemocrat). OF Illinois. re-
ported from the Committee on Banking
and Currency the Carlisle bin providing
q new system of currency, and gave no.
tice that he would ask the House TO begin
general debate upon II tomorrow. The
biil was accompanied by the views OF the
majority. prepared by Mr. Springer, and
OF the minority. prepared by Mr.. Walker
Republican), OF Massachusetts,.
The army appropriation bill for the year
ending June 80. 1896 was passed. carry
Ing total OF s23, ,259, 500: also. an urgent
deficiency bill OF 10000 to continue the
operations Of the Government Printing
Office.
In the morning hour the House passed
the private pension bills (ifteen in num-
ber reported favorably by the Committee
of the Whole at last Friday nights ses-
sion.
Chairman Sayers. OF the Appropriations
Committee. In reporting the $4,000. 900
deficiency for the Government Printing
Office, stated that the urgent deficiency
bill passed last week carried a similar
appropriation. but that owing TO the dan
ger Of delay In the passage of that bill
through the Senate, IL was necessary to
pass this bill that the printing-office be
not closed
Mr. Goldzier, Of Illinois, introduced a
resolution providing for the appointment
of a commission to investigate the anti
toxine treatment Of diphtheria
Mr. Cultivate introduced Joint reso-
luton 10 revive the grade of Lieutenant
general In the army. The bill Is drawn to
carry out the recommendation OF Secre-
tary Lamont TO make General Schoield
a lieutenant-general. When General Scho-
field retires the grade is to expire.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
WRITE LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS,
Richmond Boys and Girls to Use the Dis
patch as q Medium.

patch as Medium.
Santa Claus. with his sleigh drawn by
swift reindeer, is coming to see the boys
and girls of Richmond one week from last
night. The Juveniles will not see him,
but as he comes down the chimney, with
the great pack OF Christmas toys and
good things on his back, he will look
around to see that the occupants Of the
trundle bed and crib are asleep. and then
he will proceed to fill their stockings.
But how is he to know just what each
and all of the thousands of children In
Richmond and Manchester want? Why,
by the letters that are sent to him. He
has received many hundreds OF letters in
the last few days. and he will get thou
sands this week. or course, he can't be-
gin to read all of these, but he will read
the selected ones that will be printed In
next Sundays Dispatch.
The Dispatch wants its young friends
to get just what they desire, and In order
that Santa Claus may know their wishes,
we will print next Sunday enough letters
to cover all petitions to the patron saint
OF the happy anniversary. The letters
must be the genuine productions of chill
dren, must bear bona-fide signatures,
and must be in hand by next Friday at
noon.
Address Santa Claus, care OF the Dis
patch, and send the letters before Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON DEAD.
His End Due to Apoplexy-His Resting
Place Mountain Top.


LONDON, December ia dispatch to
the Star. dated Apia, Samoa. December
Sth, confirms the report that Robert Louis
Stevenson, the novelist. died suddenly
few days ago from apoplexy. HIS pody
was buried on the summit OF Paa noun
tain, 800 feet high. -,
The late novelist was always or dell
cafe constitution. and 1t was on this
account that since 1890 he made MS nome
,n samoa. the climate OF which seemed
to he specially suitable TO him. For
some time past, however, his health has
haen known 10 be In a very precarious
condition. In November OF last year IL
was stated by mail from Apia that Mr.
stevenson had been very ILL., He was
recovering from an attack OF the measles
which was then epidemic In the south
sea Islands. when he was attacked Dy
what II was thought was whooping corgh
His condition was reported as very pre-
carious. lie, however. recovered trom
that illness, but his health was reported
az being very frail. and some weeks ago
:, was stated that he contemplated re-
turning TO Engiand--an intention wnien
he did not live to carry out.
Mr.. Stevenson was a Scotchman and
was born at Edinburgh forty-nine years
ago, He was the son OF Thomas Nestor
Stevenson, a distinguished engineer. who
has been called ''rhe Nestor OF light
house Illumination" As child Robert
WAS always i'll; Il is one OF the marvels
Of his marvellous life that all its wealth
az brilliant achievement has been accom-
pIisbed IA spite OF prolonged struggle
avainst Illness. In one Of his volumes,
sMemories and Portraits" he has given
us q series Of giimpses OF himself
we see him as "ths pious child" full
Of reverence because full OF imagination,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
THE PRESIDENTS STOP HERE.
Several Hundred Persons Shake His Hand
at Byrd Street Station.

Several Hundred PERSONS Snhho hir haho
at Byrd Street Station.
President Cleveland passed through the
city on the Z o'clock south-bound train
over the Atlantio-Coast Line Sunday
night. Some 300 persons had gathered In
the depot to greet him, and as the train
rolled in they sent up a hearty cheer
The Presidents car was the rear one.
and during the greater part Of the seven
teen minutes wait he stood in the smok-
ing compartment with his hand through
the window In the door shaking hands
with the crowd that surged over the
platform. Postmaster Cullingworth was
one of tie /1rst to pass in review
and grasp Mr.. Cleveland's hand, and was
greeted with the query, How Is the
post Officer To this Mr. Cullingworth re-
piled, "Oh, the post-office is all right"
Letter-Carrier Hope (coloreD was also
early in the rush. and had the satisfac-
tion of shaking hands with the President
and exclaiming. Here 1 am, Mr.. Presi-
dent, Letter-Carrier No. q. l want TO
pay to you my most profound respects" ="
The President was dressed In a dark
suit, and wore a light slouch hat. IL was
remarked that he seemed to have lost
flesh recently.
AS the train pulled out the President
half arose and raised his hat, and the
crowd responded by waving hats and
handkerchiefs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
PIcKETT'S STAFF IN SESSION.
To Compile Matter About tho General
Charge-At the Cnmp Last Night.

To Compile Matter About tho Generals
Charge-At the Camp Last Night.
The surviving officers OF the stan OF
General George f. Pickett met at Muir
phys Hotel yesterday for the purpose Of
compiling matter concerning the battle
Of Gettysburg. Those present were Major
Charles Pickett, of Norfolk, acting adju-
tant general; Captains Edwin r. Baird
of Occupation, Va; w. Stuart SymIngton,
of Baltimore, and Robert A. Bright. aide
de-camps, and Thomas r. Friend,
orderly. Colonel Raleigh w. Martin, Of
Chatham, Va, OF the Fifty-third Regl-
ment, and Captain Thc'nas Harrison, Of
| General Garrett's staff we're also pres
| ent, and besides these were the commit
| tee from Pickett Camp, consisting OF
| Colonel r. II. Maury, Captain r. p.
| Reeve. and Captain NJ. w. Hazlewood,
and Past-Commanders A. Jennings and
c. T. Loeher.
Major Pickett was made chairman and
Captain Hazlewood secretary of the meet
ing. The staff agreed to meet after the
session of the camp at night and prepare
| statement of the charge OF Pickett's
Division. This and all other papers re-
lating to the division were ordered TO
| be turned over to Captain Hazlewood.
historian of Pickett Camp, who was au-
thorzed to prepare the same for publi-
cation.
ATTEND THE CAMPS MEETING.
The staff visited Pickett Camp last
night, were introduced by Comrade
Loehr and greeted by a large audience.
All of these gentlemen made addresses,
and were followed by Colonel Maury,
Colonel Archer and Judge Minor and
others.
A number OF new members were pro-
posed and elected.
Colonel A. L. Phillips was called upon
by Commander Northen. and he gave
an interesting description of the travels
OF Pickett's Division during the war.
He was followed by Colonel Thomas p.
Pollard, who spoke in highest terms Of
General George II. Pickett.
This morning a committee from the
camp will take the members OF General
Picketts staff here for a drive. They
will be taken to all the points of in
terest in and around the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18

we are the manufactursrs statc-aeents.
Some unscrupulous parties are advertising
Mason a Hamlin Organs for sale. as
though they were new goods. We want
to warn the general public that these
goods so advertised are either old stock.
out OF style, secondhand. or soth. We
are sole agents for the State OF Virginia
for these wofld-renowned Organs. SO. be
not deceived II you wish to buy one for
your church or family. come direct TO
the manufacturers State agents, where
you get the latest STYLES OF new Organs.
Our new catalogue Is Just out. CAN on Us.
or write for prices and terms.
THOMAS G. BURTON & CO..
Sample Music-Parlorss
OIL east Main street,
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Interesting Nicaragua Canal Debate-Car-
lisIe Bill Reported.


WASHINGTON, d. c., December H.
sENATE.-The debate in the Senate TO-
DAY on the Nicaragua canal bill was of an
Interesting character. Mr.. Peffer de-
cared himself in favor Of the enterprise.
,-; opposed TO the financial feature OF
%. bll lie questioned the ability OF the
glyeument 10 pay In gold the oonds
provided for In the bill. and asked In
o.I I4lri1g tone what the government was
% l1 when the day of final payment OF
iS outstanding bonds should arrive. ne
oresaw financial difficulties in when 40
u.etc lnsurrCction or foreign war. OF
,.,h. were a logical possibility. If silver
coinage we're restored, or a fresh issue
we're made OF paper currency. In when
o pay The expenses Of the construction OF
rs canal. he might be agreeable 10 the
;an. bat he was opposed to the further
ISSUE and sale Of bonds for any puf-
g-ee.
Ar SQuires put forward no such con-
-u,as. but advocated the bill unquah-
fealy declaring that the work would be
81 eaiurng monument 10 the civlilzItioh
% the axe, and OF more importance 20
iae commerce o. the West than the Suez
cana. was 70 that OF the East.
Hlt the pending measure was hanaleo
BY Mr Turpie DemocraD, OF Indiana
WIN vehement severity While declaring
lnsa!f IN favor OF an isthmian canal. ne
G no, regard the pending measure as
furnishing a means for It's accomplish
"-1l lie regarded II as one OF those
A.as1res that would certainly lead 10 ah-
p.ae' failure dhe fifty-first, he thoughp,
o. similar conception. Besides. he had
i. hOi0-
Ng a. he did, that the government han
% rsht 70 suhsldlze or 10 guarantee the
lZyr Of any corporation. The only pre-
esient that could be found for II was
u case Of the Pacific railroads, ana he
taq that the governments security for
felnyment OF the immense sum due by
h9ss companies was ample as compared
With fhe security which u would have
rom The NicaraSua company, all OF
ha2se assets had been sold two years ago
~ New York unccr a decree OF the
United States Court for t2S7.o09 and would
10; fetch so to-day in London or in
AnsterdaFn lie had not completed his
Speech when the Senate adjourned.
rHE vIcE-PREsIDENT on HAND.
Vice President Stevenson presided over
Ie Senate to-day.
The Senate bin 20 amend the act au-
horzing the construction Of a bridge
across C0ntentnea Greek. at Crifton, Le-
hoir county. n. c.. was taken from the
'sltndar and passed.
The urgent deficiency. pension, Military
academy, and forfiiications appropriation
Oils were received from the House, and
we're referred 70 the Committee on Appro'
yIiations.
The Senate biz 20 establish q national
university was taken up. and MI hyie
FopvlisD. Of South Dakota. addressed inc
SsHate IN us advocacy. and at she cioss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
We give you lis. q cue usetul

We give you o list Of our useful
presents for men:
Bath Robes, Bath slippers,
Smoking-Jacxets, House Coats.
Scarfs, from &c. TO 500 each.
Handkerchiefs-Sllk and Linen.
Gloves-Penn's Kid are the best. and
We have others at si.oo and $50; Firms
English Driving Gloves, Dogskin, Astra-
chan, and Wool: Fur Gloves. and tur
Collars.
We have Just received lot OF about
one hundred Umbreilas-solid-silver trim
mIngs-and they viii be sold much under
the price. as we bought all the manufac-
turer had at a very low price for tine
goods.
Elegant walkIng-Canes, plain ard silver
trimmed.
Leather colIar-and-Cun Portfolio. for
trayelling-men.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
19 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
FOUR APPROPRIATION BILLS.
The Republicans Propose to Let the Demo
Gratis Enforce the Income-Tax.

Gratis Enforce the Income-Tax.
WASHINGTON. D. c., December H.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations
now has before it four appropriation bills
that have passed the House-the urgent
deficiency, Miitary-Academy, pensions,
and Notifications bills. The sub-commit-
tees on the first two named met this
morning and considered them. But few
changes were made In the bills as they
passed the House. The urgent-dehciency
bill will probably be reported to the Sen
ate tomorrow, and Mr. Cockrell will urge
that II be taken up at once, thus tenn
porarily displacing the Nicaragua-canal
bill. There are important reasons why this
bill should become a law before the holi-
day recess. The Republicans will not op-
pose II, although a few short speeches
may be made.
The minority believe that the income
tax is a bad law, but that. inasmuch as
the majority are responsible for its enact
ment, they snould be permitted to en-
force It, thereby making IL, as they claim,
more odious than it is, as mere proba-
bility. The Republican leaders assert
that all that is needed is enforcement OF
the law and an effort to collect the tax,
to shift upon the back Of the Democratic
party the last straw that Will break the
party in the next campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-18
A Wealth Of Christina. pre.sn,..

No wonder the Christmas display OF
the great book concern OF J. w. Ran
dolph & Co. Is drawing large crowd
OF holiday buyers. Never has the house
made more extensive preparations to
meet the demands Of the season. In
sumptuously-bound editions OF the poets,
and the standard works. In Illustrated
Books, in Leather Novelties, IN Writing
Desks and Portfolios in Work-Boxes, in
Children's Books. In Bibles, Prayer-BooIs.
and Hymnals-in fact. In everything In
the line Of the book and stationFy busi-
ness-their stock Is superb. All ages and
all tastes can be suited. The concern car
ries a large stock of Catholic Bibles ana
Prayer-Books. The round of the house IL
In itself a treat.