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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
WtreIets still Warm.

Kingston. Jamaica.-The British steamer
para arrived with sixty cases OF measles
aboard. She was denied pratique, ana or
dsred in quarantine.
Dallas. Tex-John Britt * Brother.
general merchants az Chico and Alvorn'
failed. Liabilities, $4,000; assets, COM
paratively insignificant.
ST Louis. Mo.-Suit has been commenced
by Messrs Moore, Gannett * Co. against
Rose a Pearl, the brokerage firm, IN
which the plaintiffs seek to recover the
sum OF 10000. embezzled by their book
keeper Alfred l.. Avery, and lost In OPP
tIon transactions alleged to have been ne
gotiated through the firm or Rose &
Pearl The SUIT is of intcres. 70 DO rus or
trade. as upon its conclusion the result OF
the war against bucket-shop traders VIII
largely depend.
New Orleans, Lat has been stated
that Ex-Governor Yarmouth represented
the interests of ex-President Harrison at
Thursdays meeting OF the State Repub-
lIcan Executive Committee. The after
math OF the committees meeting devel-
ops the fact that Ex-Governor Kellogg
and his forces, led by Leonard and Hero,
were entirely routed by Yarmouth, as
sisted by ex-Collector- of-Internal-Revenue
WImberly and State-Senator Demas.
Leonard admits his defeat. He says there
win be a united Republican party in the
state henceforth, but will not concede that
Mckinley will get the entire delegation.
The best-posted Repub ic1ns. h we er.
saw that Warmouth's victory Is the first
gun fired for Napoleon Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. r. Z. Jones will leave the city to-
day. to spend the Christmas holidays
with friends and relatives in buckingham
county.
iect of Rev. Edward L. Pelrs lecture at
the Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon at o'clock.
DR.. T. T. stratton, the newly-elected
trict Of the city. appeared before City
Clerk y. T. August yesterday and quail
fed.
The Council Committee on Fire Depart
ment held regular meeting last evening
and passed upon a large number OF APP
plications for permits TO construct frame
buildings In the city.
The annual meeting Of the Society for
The Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals
was held last night. The officers reports
revi wed the good work of the organiza-
ton during the year
At venable-street Baptist church spe-
cial Christmas services viii be held to-
Mullins will preach the anniversary SER
mon before the Boys Union.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams was among
the guests at the banquet given at Del
monicos. New York, Thursday night
In honor of the centennial OF. the ratincd-
ton of the Jay commercial treaty.
An unruIy colt hitched to a sulky ran
amuck at the corner of Seventh and
Main streets yesterday and, Kidding him
self Of the suky, cavOrted up and down
the street. until finally captured. No
damage was done.
Otto Gundlock; a small white boy. re-
siding at No. 1904 Williamsburg avenue,
while playing with some machinery at
the factory of the Virginia and North
Carolina Wheel Company yesterday, had
one OF his hands cut off.
Mr.. William Holman Jennings. who left
Virginia In October TO accept a position
with the Edgar Thompson Company. law
publishers. Northport, l.. l.. has been ele-
waited 10 a place on the editorial staff Of
the Encyclopedia of Pleading and Prac-
tce.
The members of the German Choral As
ISOLATION held their regular weekly meet s
room at the First Regiment Armory:
The society is doing excellent work, and
making arrangements 10 give a concert
shortly.
Mr.. A. X. Schasp has invented a
sprocket-wheel and chain which will prove
y boon TO bicyce-riders the world over.
rhe device is known as the lever-chain,
and gives an increase OF about 90 per
cent in power. Mr.. Schaap VIII use tNs
device on the bicycle whlch ne Is now
building.
The employees Of the packing-room OF
the Whitlock Branch of the American
Tobacco Company presented their fore
man. Mr.. j. NJ. Fassett with "A gold
healed cane Thursday. Speeches were
made by Mr.. Harry Granger and Mr..
Fassett. and the occasion was a most
peasant one.
Mr.. Henry V. Banta. the boy
Preacher" is In the city, and will preach
AT the Union Mission. on Broad street,
sunday. He is connected with the Evan
gelical Society. and though he is not more
than Is or Is years of age, he has preached
in some OF the first churches in this Sec
ton Of the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
No ENCOURAGEMENT.

At the meeting in London OF the Egypt
EXPLORATION Fund, the other day, Mr.
ID. c. Hogarth, the well-known explorer,
said that the excavations of last season
had convinced him that there was no nope
of the preservation of any OF the contents
OF the libraries of Alexandra witnih
the city. Not only has the subsoil wa
ter risen generally above the Roman
level. but. even where the water does
not reach there is a great deal of damp
sucked up by capillary attraction. so that
there is no chance. even II any papyri
we're found in Alexandria, of their be-
ing legible at the present day. Mr.
Hogarth emphatically expressed his con-
viction that, whether the great libraries
were totally destroyed or not, there are
not under the houses OF Alexandria at
this day literary remains of any one or
them. one of the main reasons Tor stop
ping the work at Alexandria was that,
even below the water-lever. everything
was found TO be in the utmost state OF
-uin: walls knocked down pavements
rInned up. everything as il would be left
after the most awful sack and pillage.
This had been the experience OF every
excayator there. The explanation OF
this fact could only be sought. he thought,
in the history Of Alexandria. and he
suspected that the Arabs were more
responsible for 1t than even the early
Christians or the Roman mob. After the
Arab conquest any OF the books which
remained would naturally drift from
Alexandria to Cairo. 1t is not, however
in the rainy delta that they must be
sought, he declared, but higher up the
Nile. where man has been less active.
II is only to Egypt. he said that we
can look with any confidence, to the Fa-
yum. and to the upper valley OF the
Nile for the lost classics-perhaps for
sappho and Menander-and for the miss
ing early Christian literature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
A Costly Piece of Folly.
(Staunton VindicatorJ


udst public men of any force have
enemies but Governor OFerrall seems
10 have had the luck OF arraying against
himself some of. the pettiest that ever
fell TO the lot of any enc man. AS long
az they confined themselves TO the
"spite work" OF the children. whom they
seem TO resemble In their methods, 1t
has been distinctly their own affair; but
when they come to involving the State IN
II II is time for the grown people or the
state to put In a word OF remonstrance
we see a statement to the effect that II
~ proposed in the Legislature TO intro
duce a resolution censuring the Execu-
tive for dispatchng troops to Pocahon-
tas. and maintaining them there to pro-
tect the coal-mining properties. With
out going again over the narration or
discussion OF the incidents attending the
Governors action, we may say that the
action itself gained for Virginia a repu-
tation all over the Union, worth mil
lions of dollars to her. IL gave the
world authoritative assurance that every
dollar OF capital from abroad invested
in virginia would be protected from the
res,,lts OF mob violence at any cost,
uhether the mob was union men" or
what not. And 1t gave the further as
surance that any man who was willing
TO work, whether union man or
what not, should be protected at his
work Mt any cost. That the Legislature
Of the State should contemplate for
a moment the undoing and blotting out
from the mind OF the country the
good impression made by Governor OFer-
rails action is 50 costly a piece OF folly
that we cannot think 1t possible. On the
contrary, some true friend OF the Commos
wealth should Introduce resolution
heartily endorsing that action. ana there.
nv make stil more enduring the good
name given his State by II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
on AN OCEAN LINER.
some of the Interesting Incidents OF
n Trip Across the Atlantic.

George AIDE. I'm Washington Post)
on board of ship, where most of the
womenili lie forever wilted in the steamer
chairs and the men are on democratic
equality of heavy coats and travelling
caps. there can be no sharp distinctions
Of caste.
The millionaire, who at home. is always
surrounded by splendid suggestions Of
his social position. who can close his door
against the world. IL he chooses, and
carefully select his associates. is simply
first-class passenger after he comes
aboard the steamer. He may engage
special apartments. but he cannot get
away from the motion of the ship in
rough weather. II he goes on deck on a
wet day he will have TO be just as undig-
nified as the other men who are siagger-
ing along the shiny decks with the fine
spray beating in their faces.
You take the most staid and awe-in-
spring notable In the world bundle him
in a damp stormcoat and pull a baggy
travelling cap down over his ears. and
there IL none SO humble as to do him
reverence. one passenger may say to
another as this great man teeters along
the deck, squirting against the wind:
do you know who that man is?'
mo, who Is it?''
Hes Mr.. Bond the head OF the great
banking house in New York"
That's the end OF II so far as any fiat
tering attentions to Mr.. Bond are con
cerned. II he goes In the smoking-room
some beardless youth will invite him TO
sit In a game of poker. His confidential
friend at the table may be a Montana
miner. a Chicago real estate agent, or
Kentucky horseman. He may hold him
self aloof from the betting crowd and
discourage those who would talk with
him on deck, but he cannot by any posi-
biltty be man OF importance. Com
pared with the captain. for instance. he
is mere pygmy.
One pleasant afternoon on board OF the
Etruria the president Of a great railway
corporation, a Scotch-American farmer
going TO visit his old home. and two small
bows were playing a four-cornered game
~ ouoits. The boys laughed. heartily at
the railway presidents wild throws and
applauded the Scotchman. who went at
ouoit throwing with all the determined
and serious resolve of his race. None OF
qhe ncople on deck appeared TO know that
the had thrower was the president OF a
railway. No particular consideration was
shown him. and he certainly was not as
nonular as the actor who auctioned of
The pools In the smoking-rcom. ana who
IN three days had learned the names OF
ali the betting men, although ne could
not have told the home address or busi-
ness occupation OF any one OF them
In the humdrum life on board snip smali
events naturally become magnihed Dy
contrast. and bits OF gossip are as pre-
cIous as in a small town. There Ia always
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
MIR. Surette's Closing Lecture.

The final lecture in Mr.. Surette's course
last night In tba Yorne Msn,s .br;st,e -
Association Hall, before a large and APP
preciative audience: The subject was
Beethoven" and the lecture dealt with
the great symphonies and sonatas and the
latter part of his life.
Mr.. Surette gave very interesting
analysis of the great C-minor symphony,
No. 8. which was played on two pianos by
Miss Guillaume, Miss Minor, Professor
Hair and Mr.. Surette.
The four notes at the beginning. which
Beethoven said symbolzed faith Knocking
at a mans heart, a beautiful, bsseeching
second theme, wonderful working cut
Of these ideas-all these points were
brought out by the lecturer In the course
Of his analysis.
The programme Of illustrations also
included the great Appasslonata Sonata,
which was played by Professor HAIR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCE.
PAGES Administrator Against
Petersburg Railroad.

RALEIGH, n. G.. December 20.-Samuel
Drew. ex-Register Of Deeds Of Brunswick
county, and member OF the mercantile
firm of Z. +. Davis & Dew. has mysteri-
ously disappeared. He conveyed his pro-
perty but it is found that the property
is already mortgaged for its full value.
Drew left home TO go to Wilmington, and
has not been heard from since.
The Supreme Court affrms the verdict
of the lower court in the notable case
of w. r. Daniels, administrator OF Pace.
VS.. the Petersburg Railroad Company, in
which the plaintiff was awarded 5000
damages. Suit was brought against the
railroad for $4,000 damages for the kill
ing of Charles Bee, at Garysburg by John
+. Lifsey, while the latter was depot
agent for the defendant company The
case was tried three times in the Supe-
rior Court before a verdict could be
reached, and at the last trial the jury
gave a verdict for 5000.
News has reached here that a million
aire named Palmer of New York, has
given Elon College 10000. 1t is said Pal
mer has been thinking for some time Of
making the college gift. but its friends
had no idea the gift would be so large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
ADMIRE "AFTER THE STORM"
Soldiers Home Veterans Look Upon
the Rare Painting at saks.

The veterans of the Soldiers Home
enjoyed rare treat yesterday through
the thoughtful courtesy OF Mr.. Cans. OF
\ Saks & Co., who invited them TO visit
the store and see the beautiful painting,
After the Storm" on exhibition there.
Mr. Cans kindly sent comfortable con-
veyances out for the old soldiers and had
them taken back after they had admired
the wonderful work of art and looked
to their hearts content upon the anus
ing Partisan figures on exhibition In the
cravat window
The visit Of the veterans was a bright
incident in the rather monotonous lives
OF these brave men who suffered and shed
their blood In defence of the South
land. They were enthusiastic In their
admiration of After the Storm" as all
OF the thousands who have visited the
store 10 see II are. The painting will
only be here until the end of the month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
A TALK WITH JARVIS
THE Ex-MINrsTER on THE MONROE
DOCTRINE.
Glad to See the President support
Ing It-An Interesting Incident
Does Not Think There Will he
War-Must he Firm.

GREENVILLE. n. c.. December o.
(special.)-The complication between the
United States and England over the
Venezuelan affair being the absorbing
topic at present. your correspondent
knowing that ex-Minister Thomas j. Jar
Wis had spent four years in South Ameri'
ca. and was well posted on our for
eign relations, interviewed him to-day
to obtain some expression on the Presi-
dents recent message.
Mr.. Jarvis replied: II have read the
message with great pleasure and hearty
approval. | am delighted to see the
President take so bold stand in sup
port of the Monroe doctrine
"Did you give any special attention 10
the Monroe doctrine while you were a
Minister of the United States in South
American
yes. Immediately after my appoint
ment I devoted mvself u the study OF
international law, and especially to
Monroe doctrine Ia ats applications To
European relations with the South Ameri-
can countries
ASSERTED 1T.
Did YOU have any occasion to assert
the Monroe doctrine while you were rep
resenting this country at the Govern
ment of Brazil?'
Yes The English Government was
pressing the collection of a claim against
the Government of Brazil The English
Minister addressed very tart note &c
the Brazilian Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs. which created intense excitement
in the Brazilian Parliament, which was
then in session. The situation was sc
acute that IL looked for some days as II
the English Minister'S passport would be
sent TO him and diplomatic relations
broken off. II was at this stage of the
proceedings that the English Consul-Gene-
raj. who was a man Of long experience
and fine ~''''t- '~' ~ interview with
me. in which these laconic and pointe
questions .--.. ,--.-"-4s we're asked ano
given:
English Consul Are your
people in earnest about the Monroe doc
trine?
American Minister: | think so.
English Consul General: II we were
10 take possession Of two OF the Brazilian
provinces and hold them till our claims
are paid. do you think your government
in the maintenance OF the Monroe doc
trine, would interfere?
WOULD NOT PERMIT 1T.
american Minister: Yes. My govern
ment win not permit it; and. If your
country does not desire to come in con
hict with mine you had better not at
tempt II.
"In few days the English Minister
modified his attitude. and the matter was
amicably settled. | do not say my posi-
ton on the Monroe doctrine had any.
thing to do with the amcable adjustment
Of the controversy. but | will say that
heard no more Of Selling Brazilian terri
tory"
do you think a war is imminent be
tween this country and England?'
IL do not. If the President maintains
his firm attitude, and Congress stand:
up 10 him, ] think England will find some
way to adjust her difficulties with Vene
zuela without involving the United States
in the matter. IT, however. war should
come. as much as II is to be deplored, Il
will not be as calamtous TO us as a ma
ton as a surrender of one iota Of the
Monroe doctrine, as Americans interpret
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Terry.

Mrs. Sarah A. Terry died at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at her residence, No.
go north Eighth street She was 81 years
OF age. and had long been an invalid,
having suffered a stroke of paralysis
many years ago.
MI MRS, detry Was MISS rarhl I on
rest Of her family. She was twice mar
ried, her first husband having been Mr..
Franklin, and the second Mr.. Terry, who
died many years ago Deceased leaves
two children-Mrs. Ann T. Archer, with
whom she lived, and Mr.. Peter A. Frank
lin. Of New York.
Mrs. Terry was probably the oldest
member Of BrOad-Street Methodist
church. having joined it when but Il
years Of age. She was an earnest Chris
tian. and took a deep interest in Church
matters until her health failed.
The funeral Will take place from the
house at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
CHARLES CITY.
New Trial Granted--An Acquittal-
naior Drcwry's Condition.

CHARLES CITY COUNTY COURT
HOUSE. December 2o.-(SpeciaL)-County
Court was in session until a late hour to-
night Al the last term Wilson Horns
hy. charged with outrageous assault
was found guilty. and his punishment
liked al ten years in the penitenuary.
The prisoner. by his counsel, r. T. Lacy,
o. New Kent. moved 10 set aside the
verdict. which motion was continued TO
this court The Judge reviewing the
testimony AT some length to-day, refused
30 interfere with the jury's finding upon
The evidence: but subsequently granted
a new trial upon a motion for another
bearing. on the ground Of newly-discov-
cred evidence.
Gathright. who was indicted yes
ferisy morning by a special grand jury
was tried in the afternoon. and the trial
resulted in an acquittal.
Major 4. II. Drewry is still very sick
81 Westover. IN this county; but his
condition is more favorable to-day. Great
interest Is manifested In this genial gen
f'eman. who il loved as neighbor and
admired as citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
BOYS MUST BE ORDERLY.
Orders Against Use of Firecrackcrs
Before Christmas.

The boys had better hold up their exu-
berance at the near approach of Christ
mas. and wait until the day arrives be-
fore they 'let loose" with their fire
crackers, or else they had better keep a
shorp lookout for the blue-coats.
Chief Howard has issued orders that no
popcrackers, "baby-wakers," or other
such explosives shall be fired until Christ
mas-Day. and has instructed the police
to arrest any one guilty Of disobeyng
his mandates. Particularly will the law
be enforced where the offenders have
not the excuse of tender years.
Last night a youth. II years old, was
arrested at the Second Station for being
disorderly and firing popcrackers He
was bailed for his appearance in the
Police Court to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
A MISSIONARY MURDERED.
His Church Burned-MOussa Boy
Captured mt Bagdad.

CONSTANTINOPLE, December D.-Ad-
vices have been received from Arab,
stating that Rev. Sir Agnanian, widely
known among Baptists In the United
States has been murdered and his church
burned; also that Moussa Bey. the notori-
Gus Kurdish brigand, of Bitlis, has been
captured at 'Bagdad.
Five years ago Moussa Bey wounded
Rev. Mr.. Knapp, an American mission
airy, for which offence he was tried in
Constantinople. and. despite overwhelm..
ing evidence OF his guilt, was acquitted
by corrupt tribunal. The United States
Minister and the American missionaries
in Turkey resented this verdict so
strenuously that, in Difference to their
feelings OF Indignation the Porte exiled
MOUSSE to Medina, from which place
he made his escape short time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
Indictments mt Pittsburg.

pr1.rSRIrRG PA. December 20.-Nine
,,dictmants have been returned
aaainet x-City Attorney Moreland
and Assistant W. ii. House
Three indictments charge eacn
of the defendants with making contracts
with three banks used as repositories or
civ funds. Three are against Moreland
and House jointly, and three charge
Woreland with having made. such con-
tracts, aided and abetted by House: o
The indictments are framed under Sec
ton ga of the Act OF March 81. 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21

and u is thought Is hopeless cripple.
weather clear: track heavy.
tlrst race-seven and half furlongs-
.innet ON, Soden, to - won. KING
Michael second, Baldur third. Time. ] :Si.
second race--one mile donaldson O0i,
y Murphy, to 81 won. Equinox second.
whisper third. Time, 1.5i.
IhiIc race-seven furlongs-Miss Rowett
Goa Han, to 81 won. Ashland second,
Sir Planet third Time. ! 30 la
fourth race--one miie-Cass (at. Davis.
3 to ID won. Judge Debouse second. Squire
third. Time. 80
Firth race--six MISUNDERSTANDING Coz.
Jones. Z 10 % won, Barney Aaron, Jr.,
second. Bob Neville third. Time, l:2l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
NEW COTTON-MILL IDEA.
Alabama state Factory TO BE Ope-
rated by Conyicts.

BALTIMORE. Md December 9.-The
Nsrufacturers' Record has received par
rcllars of the first cotton-mill ever
built in this country. II not in the world,
go he operated by convicts. The mill is
10 be- built by the State OF Alabama. and
mo operatives are to be the female and
youthful cOnvicts. seven Fights Of them,
so the dispatch states being negroes.
Governor Oates. from whom full in
formation comes. believes that the State
wN reap good profits, as the cotton will
he raised by convicts on TIE State plan
fauon and manufactured on the ground
in these mills. The mill WI be con-
s'ructed by convict labor; will be Of brick
made on the ground. and the lumber
VIII be sawed from trees standing on the
convict farm. and dressed by the con-
vcts
competent builder will oversee the
obstruction Of the mill. the capacity Of
which will be 5000 spindles. 5000 having
s'f'ady been purchased. the intention
being 10 add the others shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
IMPORTANT MEXICAN DEALS.
'fteen Million Dollars from Bar
nnto. Rhodes, and the HothschiIds.

MEXICO CITY. December D.-The most
important deals which have been MADE
ln Mexico for many years are being
made. A. G. Butler, Of South Africa. ar
Hfed few days ago with "A letter Of
credit 10 the amount OF tl50o0.O00 from
barney Barnato, cecil Rhodes. and the
Fotfschilds. He was given a cordial well
come by President Diaz. and the result
o. his visit T. the investment OF several
million dollars Ia the drainage tunnel
which the government has under way
and In the city water-works.
Mr. Butler has also taken an option
upon the street-raiiway system for $780,
90 This includes the entire street-car
service not only OF the city, but Of the
Federal district