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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
NOTES FROM THE WAR.
China Now Being Aided In Its Defence
by Winter.

by Winter.
NEW YORK, December ga special
cable dispatch to the Herald from
Shanghai says: Private letters from Wei
Hal-wei affirm that china's feet Is IN
hopeless condition.
In their operations by land the Chinese
are following the famous RUSSIAN tacucs.
OF 1872 and harassing the Hanks OF tne
first army, which Is stuck IN the snow.
The action OF the Chinese indicates that
proposals for peace are beng mace mercy
i1l order TO gain time and let winter play
havoc with the invading forces.
The progress OF Count Oyama's troops
has been arrested by delay In the move
ments OF the first army.
oyer thirty German officers and non.
commissioned officers are busily engaged
in drilling a new array OF Cninese troVps;
Foreigners IN the service who have bad
military experiences are joining the eensraI
army and manning Chinese forts. Ihe
Chinese are piucking up courage, In view
OF the climatic difficulties with whlch tno
enemy has TO contend. viceroy chang-
back to wachang. in order 20 start con-
struction OF the projected grand trunk
railway. He Is a man Of great energy.
UNCLE SAM AND CHINA.
LONDON, December Bs--A dispatch 10
the Central News from Shanghai says
the United States Government mas IN
structed Minister DENLY to demand eatS-
faction from the Chinese Government Tor
having violated its promise slven IN s, re-
gard to the surrender Of the japanese
spies at Shanghai.
GREsHAsrs PROMPT ACTION.
WASHINGTON, December zA-The &C.
curacy OF the information contnined 10
the Shanghai cable8rnrn regarding Mint
ter Denby's Instructions Ia the cane % the
Japanese student-spies u fully connfmeQ
ct the State Department. fromptY u1on
dsnts Uho had been turned over q ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
COLD WEATHER TO THE SOUTHWARK
The Mercury But Twelve Above Zero ut
Columbia, and Failing.

COLUMBIA. s. c., December 2S.-It
began showing here at daylight this morn
ing, but by the time two inches had fall
len the weather cleared, and. with a brisk
northwest wind. became rapidly colder,
and tonight is such ore as has been
experienced here but once before in twenty
years The mercury at midnight stands
at IL degrees above zero. and Is falling
steadily.
FLORIDA CROPS THREATENED.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December S.-
The cold wave has struck Florida. and
dispatches TO the Times-Union indicate
that II will prove record-breaker. Az
nearly all points In South Florida the
thermometer is below freezing at IL
o'clock tonight. Great damage Is feared
TO the orange and vegetable crops. Al
II O'Clock at Jacksonville the thermometer
stood at 10 above. IL will be several days
before the damage 10 fruits and VeSe-
tables can be estimated.
IN ALABAMA.
BIRMINGHAM, December 2S.-The ther-
mometer registered Is above zero tonight.
The indications are that IL Will be much
colder In the morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
LOST IN A SNOW-SToRM.
Three Young People Suffer Terribly They
May Not Recover.

SHELBYVILLE. IND, December 2s.-
Yesterday evening. William Leavitt, ac-
companed by Minnie Maple and Susie
Mitchell, went from their homes. four
miles south OF Shelbyville, to attend a
party ten miles away. After the party
they started home, but in the storm that
was raging Leavltt. who was unacqualnt,,
ed with the roads, missed his way. and
became lost.
This morning at 2 o'clock County Com
missioner Henry Gilman. who lives In
the southern part OF the county, was
awakened. and going to the door met
Leavitt, who was so cold he could hardly
explain what was the matter. Finally,
Gilman was made TO understand. and they
went out to Leavitt's buggy. Both the
young ladies' were unable to speak, and
were unconscious. They were carried to
the house and everything was done 70
restore them to consciousness but up 10
ten O'Clock this morning all the Efforts
had proved futile. Should they regain
consciousness. amputation OF their limbs
will be necessary. All belong to promi-
nent families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Yesterday was by far the coolest uay
that Richmond has experienced this VIII, VIII,
Ter. The thermometer stood at % degrees so
early i'm the morning, then went up 10 to oo
15 degrees The streets were frozen haru
aII dav. and long and heavy icicles hung
from the fountains in Capitol Square ana
elsewhere. The weather, prophets pIofnlSe use
s',ddsn change In the temperature the
weather has been more severe upon pc
destrians than 1t would otherwise have
lHen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
Caufaiu HOWaate's Case.

WASHINGTON, December S.-Ihe casa
NJ the United States against Captain
Henry w. Howgate, formerly cniet oI
the Signal Service, came up In Criminat
Cnur, Ma 4 of the District to-day, Judga
Mccomss presiding. Howgate was ar.
raigned. and the three indictments lounu
were nresented and read. a. G. s. Worth.
ington, one OF Howgates aIorneyss
,,eeved "a ouash the indictments and tha
limited states District Attorney WRys3
apainst the motion. =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Referring last night TO the criticism IN
The Staunton Vindicator of his action in
pardoning James p. Bruit, Governor
OFerral said executive clemency. was
recommended by Commonwealth s-Attor-
tial cifiyens Of Staunton, and by physi-
clans who testified that the prisoner was
the victim OF epllepdc insanity. The
Governor said further that the physician
AZ the penitentiary had stated that Br9lt %
disaase was increasing with his coniine-
ment Bruit had. when pardoned. been
in the penitentiary fourteen months, ana
not, as stated In the Vindlcator. only
A"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
, c.,.,d., worth Having.

Almost every one has use for caisndaN
and nv the same token they ought 10
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The one we like best Of all IL that puo-
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The handsome copy for 1886 carries on
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and the work a beautiful specimen cr
the printers art.
The price is % cents. delivered everys
where post paid. and In perfect condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
An OTev 10 the Public

The Southern Chemical Company OF
Norfolk. va, manufacturers Of ouratol.
desires that every person In Richmond
should know the merits Of ouratoi as .
curative agent IN burns. cuts bruises
sweIIIngs, and all skin diseases IL any
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
DIED OF HYDROPHOBlA.
w. ii. Lindsay, of Bedford County, Vic
tim to the Dread Disease.

LYNCHBURG, VA, December 2S-W.
II. Lindsay. an aged citizen of Bedford,
died yesterday afternoon from hydropho-
bia. About six months ago a rabid dog
in the neighborhood Of Clay's crossing
bit several horses and cattle, and all OF
the animals were taken with hydrophobia
and had to be killed. The dog was owned
by Lindsay, who had a wheelwright-shop
al Clay's, and 1t bit him before 1t was
killed. -,
Lindsay suffered from no ill-effects until
last Saturday. when he was suddenly
taken m. and the physicians who were
called saw unmlstakable signs OF hydro
phobia, such as aversion TO water. etc.
Nothing could be done for him. and he
fingered until o'clock yesterday after
noon. when he died.
The deceased was Sc years OF age. and
one OF the best known wheelwrightS In
this section OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
They shot Each Other.

CHARLESTON, 8. c., December GA
News and Courier special from Cypress,
s. c., says: a most horrible killing took
place about eight miles north OF tnat
place. near Kellytown, on Christmas-day.
Mr.. Harvey Kelly and Mr.. Frank Fields,
two farmers and young married white
men about % years old, became involved
in a quarrel and drew pistols and shot
instantly and Mr.. Fields is mortally
wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
prominent Man Frozen to Death,

PEEKSKILL N. Y, December o.
James II. Robertson, brother of Senator
George W. Robertson's, was found In the
road near the Gospel Mission, In the
Seventh Ward, early this morning frozen
to death. die was prominent citizen.
and had been Mayor of Peekskll for
several terms. He had been addicted to
drink OF late, and It Is supposed he was
under the influence OF liquor last night.
A widow and three children survive him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
Gave Him n Baton.

The Gospel Chorus met at the seccm' ans
Baptist church THURSDAY nsms,, ss,a,,o Nir
lame lanes leigh Jones ascended the rostrnmm' rum
onh n = short speech presented 10 Mr.
Water G. Mercer. the director 3 nana.
som silyer-tipped baton, the g'ft OF 'he
s.Aorila
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
v.rv Cool yye.tber ~ Weldon.

WELDON, N. c.. December 2-(Spe.
ciai. .)--The weather here Is extremely cold
to-day. The mercury dropped many de-
grees Last night, and to-day the earth Is
hard frozen. Snow fell here during the
early morning hours. At this writing the
clouds are breaking away.
The Democrats elected to the next Legis-
lature are at Littleton this week. where
deposItions are being taken In the contest
by the defeated Republican-Populist com
bIua ftof,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
co,,,,n wi.sz slightly Improved.

A private note received by a msnin.r .,.,,I,.,
of ,br Dispatch staff from Jacksenvilie,
=. " -" states that the condition OF Captain
Frnest Wlltz. formerly Of this city, ~, Is
ss,n,,eochat improved. but that he Is stli
In a critical condition. The ncwspspsr
men OF Richmond remembered Sap'ai'
WIZ in a Christmas present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Miss L. A. willis. principal Of the BaJs
t.more Cooking School. has complied 4
rev pastry cookbook. which 10 now betnD
distributed TO the patrons Of the veil.
known Hordord's Bread Preparation. The
reputation OF the author renders the book
OF special value. Mali one wrappsr trom
package Of Horsford's 70 Rumford
Chemical Works Providence. n Il "a
. copy will be cent fteA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
CHARGED with Insulting Ladies'.

Thomas Wood was arrested by Police,
ta.h, nsahh - fhe complaint of TWO young
i"dies guests Of the Lexington. and car
IA 90 the station-house. where the charge
-, Ming drunk and insulting ladies' on
the street was lodged against him. Ihe
offence is alleged TO have been eonil,.'tN ar ~
shortly after dark on Main street near 'is
hntei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
Telcorapb-pove Taxation.

The CITY Council last night, in adopting
a license-ordinance, added a new section
taxing telegraph, telephone, and electric
light and power poles so cents each per
annum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
a Re-Arrumept ordered.

RALEIGH, N. c.. December 2L-Spe
ciaI. .)-There were two important build
ing and loan association cases before tns
Supreme Court at the term just ended
One was decided last spring. but came W
day fiie an opinion in either case. but
ordered re-argument next term In DOLE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

m1xht MINI IS s aecosded IN cinllssd eogn1s,se es
upon lawful convictloI - ~ ~. z
mand satisfaction for the brssss o. Xxx tsiisS
No reply has yet peen ~ consi6sfs
ing the demoraIised condition o9 -
pekinc Gcvofnmc0f.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

rrIApJ.Es,rON. s. c., DECEMBER n
rSa N News and courierr's special from
GEORGETOWN, s. c.. says: 1t commenced
~ snow here this afternoon. and con-
ss,,'as "a snow and sieet while strong
rorfhwest winds are blowing. The town
iS robed In white tonight. and u 10
growing colder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Mrs. Lula L. Haake, wfe OF slr. o Law-
renee HaaiSe. one Of the CITY ~ Han .an,.oas ni
ors o..'a, = a, e.5D o'clock last night. She was
o,ty n wears OF age. and was consistent
.neinber of the Church. Arrangements ior
the funeral have not RS yet been niads'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Trustees Sale Of Fine Art Pictures To-Day
Special attention is called to the sale by
+. X. Ellis & Co., auc,ioneers, OF tho
I.eftwich collection OF fine pictures at
their rooms, No. 13 east Broad strsets
to-day at 1870 and 40 p. 81. Sale posis
tive. JOHN II. DINNEEN.
Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

orders for printing sent 70 the Dse'
,stch Company will BE- given prompt -.
sention. ana the style OF work ard pE1ees
rnl - sure 70 please yen 4<
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
Weather Strips

at vaughan's. COZ east Broad streets
Prices reduced 70 per cent. Phone US
your order. Phone. 75i. vAUGHAN'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

whsa BABY - ~. ~ eass ~ cn1nlA
whss shs vas CAiA - ats4 fos cRsosg1h
When shs became Nh - shaag - Cl1nlA
whsa ~ had chnd,sAs - oasset0 cnllA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

Put Weather Strips on your doors and
windows. Prices reduced % per cent
Phone z51. vAUGHANS. 4,
Goa east Broad strese
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29
The ccIdsss In Year,.

AsHEvILLE, N. c.. December f.
(SpecIal To-day has been the coidest IN
years. At 6 o'clock this afternoon tne
Thermometer sh,od two degrees above
zero. and il 10 stting colder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

TO keep up with the times you eannot
afford to be without Haspers Weekv'
Only r. . year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

No one who has taken Harpers Maga-
zine gives II up willingly. Price. Aa year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-29

as:s.i y. \ s. ss!9s R:s'ssss I::s.. q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
KANSAS AG1rAToR: GARRETT, KANSAS, NOV %, 1894
THE HOOSIER BLADE

After running six months and at
tanning circulation of 10, 900 copies,
has just moved South with the CO.
Operative Colony it has organized
and will soon appear as
THE GRANDER AGE.
1t has bought fine steam outfit
and will be printed four pages, sew
en- columns to the page, in size, and
one of the most aggressive reform
journals in all newspaperdom. Sum.
ner W. Rose, its editor, has been in
the fight for better conditions for
more than IL years. He knows
how to throw hot shot into the
ranks of the enemy, and will do it
in every issue of The Grander Age.
The paper will advocate justice to
Labor and Agriculture and the Rule
of the People through the Initiative
Referendum and Imperative Man.
date, and will strongly advocate a
union of all reform forces FOR the
battle of 1896. Readers of this pa
per can have The Grander Age
three months IL weeks) on trial for
10 cents if ordered at once. A
great bomb issue is being prepared
against the G o. P.'s which will
contain startling financial expose
entitled: "Thirty Years of Thiev-
cry" Send fifty cents for 100 or
81. so for 1000 and let the people of
your country see the light. Address
The GRANDER AGE,
Handsboro, Miss.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
THEY WERE USEFUL.
But Hardly Complimentary to the
Lady's Skill as Biscuit Builder.

But Hardly Complimentary to the
Lady's Skill as Biscuit Builder.
The tramp rounded up at the
xitchen door and found the lady OF
the house washing dishes. She was
IN the first six months of matrimony
and housekeeping, and she was learn
ing how to save money for her hus-
band and get the house paid for quick.
"Good morning, lady," remarked
the tramp, as if he had visited the To-
cality at some previous period, though
he didn't think of it till he saw her.
"Good morning" she responded,
almost with twitter, she was feel
ing so pleasant. 81 suppose you want
something to eat this morning"
81 wouldn't object, lady"
"You remember when you were
here two weeks ago I gave you a
hatful of biscuits that made myself,
don't your"
He had already forgotten, but all OF
sudden he remembered, and remem-
bered very distinctly.
'Oh, yes, lazy, ne SAID WIFI SasP'
81 remember, and came back this
morning for some more just like
them"
"Oh, I'm so glad" she chartered, as
she dropped the dishes and wiped her
hands on her apron. 'I've got a whole
lot more that you can have. Just wait
till bring them"
"Yes," he continued, but with an
evident intention of not waiting,
"yes, I'd like to have some moro OF
the same heft They were the finest
things to throw at dogs l ever come
across. guess I must have killed a
dozen dogs with that lot you give me.
Just the right size and shape to throw
well. Go ahead. I'll wait till you
come back"
But he did not wait.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
Rees In tho Mammoth Cave.

Mammoth cave in Kentucky is get
ting to be a gigantic bee hive" said
A. r. Lewis. 1.-THE last time l went
through this big hole in the ground l
took both the long and short routes,
as they are called by the guides AT
several places there were rather too
many bees for me to feel entirely
comfortable, although was not at
tackled by any of them. II the cave
should be explored for honey some
rich finds would undoubtedly be
made. The bees are increasing con.
stantly. In fact, while I have visited
the cave frequently for several years
It has only been about two years since
1 knew that they were there, and tins
wear it would be impossible for Wis
itor not to know it."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
THREE OF A KIND.
And They Were Suffering Ones ut That
and All Out of Temper.

and All Out of Temper.
There was man going up the east
side of the street as another man was
coming down on the west side on the
same block. Both had their heads
down and looked mad. AS they came
opposite they halted and looked at
each other, and pretty soon the east
side man growled out:
81 can punch your blamed head in
just one minute"
"And l can knock yours off in half
a minute" replied the other.
Don't stand there looking at me,
but go on"
"Pll go on when I get ready"
Just then a policeman came out OF
the alley and took in the situation
and asked:
"Now, then, what's the matter here"'
"Why," said the east side man, II
was coming along here with the TOOTH
ache and that galoot looked at me SO
mean that was just going to punch
his head"
"And I was coming along with a
splitting old headache" added the
other, "and that Teller stuck out his
tongue and come near being smashed
for it"
Gentlemen" said the officer, as he
spat on his hand and drew his club,
'Ive got three corns on my right foot
and four on the left, and all are ach-
ing like sixty miles an hour. If you
both don't git up n fly, I'll run you in
and swear you UP for three months"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
SKILLED IN SOFT PHRASES.
The Honest Tramp who Had Never Seen
Better Days.

The Honest Tramp who Had Never Seen
Better Days.
The tramp, whom the lady OF the
h6use had admitted to the kitchen
table and was giving dinner OF her
own cooking, was such q pleasant
looking fellow that she became quite
interested in him. After busying
about awhile she ventured into con-
versation.
"You have not always been in this
business, have you?" she asked.
mo, madam" he replied briefly.
"Ah, 1 thought so. You have seen
better days, thenP"
He looked at the fine piece of pie
and big glass of cold milk she set
down on the table for him to finish
ON. and laid down his knife and fork.
III you mean by better days,
madam" he said, "that 1 have not
always been a tramp, l will reply,
Yes, but if you mean by better days
that have ever had pleasanter sur
roundings than the present, or that
have surrounded pleasanter things,
and he blushed, ~ will say emphat-
ically that 1 have not" and the good
woman was SO pleased that she
almost wanted to take him as q
permanent boarder.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
HIS UNCLE HELPED HIM.
And the Young Man Found Out the
Value of Such n Relative.

And the Young Man Found Out the
Value of Such a Relative.
A young man employed at the Gin
cinnati court house found himself in
an embarrassing position the other
night. He had an engagement to
take couple of young ladies to one
of the theaters, and in donning his
best suit forgot his pocketbook,
which peacefully reposed in his every
day clothes. When he boarded a
street car and the conductor demanded
fare he became painfully aware of
his pleasant situation. He managed
to find dime and street car ticket in
his clothes and this afforded tempo
rary relief. But the young ladies'
were new acquaintance and he could
not we'll explain the situation and Sc.
cure q temporary loan. Besides,
young ladies hardly ever carry pocket
books for such emergencies. And he
in vain looked around for friend
who would accommodate him.
When the postoffice was reached
novel idea struck him. "We'll take
another car here" he said. 81 prom
Used to mail two important letters for
my sister, and she'll never forgive me
if neglect the matter" So they got
off the car and the young man dashed
into the postotiice and on to the near
est pawnshop. He carried a gold
watch and soon had loan on it, bor-
roxyinU n cheaner watch to wear until
he redeemed his own time-piece.
Then he hurried back, and as the
young ladies were patiently waiting
he did not tell them about any trouble
to get stamps. The young ladies
thanked him for very pleasant even
ing on their return, but they will not
know everything until they read this.
The watch was, of course, redeemed
the next day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
Tho Japanese Navy.

American interest naturally at
taches to the Japanese navy from the
fact that her first armed ship of mod
ern design was an American vessel
and her first admiral was an Ameri-
can officer. The vessel was the IAN
Stonewall. which was captured from
the Confederates while at Havana,
and in 1865 was sold to Japan and
taken to Yokohama by way OF the
straits of Magellan, in charge of Cap
tain George Brown, U. S. N. The
first Japanese admiral was Walter
Grinnell, who was appointed to that
Office while ensign in the United
States navy stationed at Hiogo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-11-23
A PRESiDENT-TO-BE.
He Covered Himself with Glory in the
Class Room.


Glass; Room.
Once during the school days OF the
new president of the French republic,
his professor in geography asked him;
"Perier, give us the exact position
and indicate the latitude Of the Gam
bier group" Casimir- Perier crossed
his arms tightly upon his chest, look
ing very perplexed. One of his neigh
bors whispered to him wrong an
swer; whereupon the professor gave
him the exact position of this little
group, which belongs to the more i'm
portant French establishment of Ia
hiti, and, after a short pause, and with
a little point of irony, said; "fou
ought to know that, Perier, because il
is thanks to your grandfather that
France acquired the ascendency in
these parts of the world; it was
through his efforts and entreaties that
the dusky queen of these islands was
induced to come to France; and the
men of my generation still remember
the comical songs which celebrated
the event" Perier blushed consider
ably; but, holding his head still high
er, answered the professor with ms
quick and peculiar diction; II will
most certainly go over this lessor
again and try to be more proficient al
the next lecture; but, so far as the
deeds of my grandfather go, they are
so numerous that am not old enough
vet to know them all"