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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
\ CHILD's HEAD BLOWN OFF.
Horrible Accident to Little .-lcnr-
Old Bertha Jordan.

Little Bertha Jordan. the 2-year-old
daughter of Mr. Otway Jordan who lives
at No. SIC Denny street. Fulton, was in
stantly killed Sunday morning shortly
after o'clock by the accidental dis
charge Of a gun.
At the time Of the accident the little
girl and her brother. two years older
than herself. were playing In room IN
which their mother was engaged IN some
household duty. Bertha was seated in a
chair. and her brother climbed up and
took a seat beside her. Just at this time
the little girl asked her mother for a
drink OF water, and she had turned her
back TO the children and was proceeding
10 bring the water when she was startled
by the discharge Of a gun. Turning she
saw the boy fall screaming. To the floor.
She saw the smoking gun lying on the
floor in a corner opposite the chair i'm
which the children had been seated, and
she AZ first thought the boy had received
the load from the weapon, but another
glance showed her that the girl, W no was
stil sitting in the chair had been the
Ii was an awful sight that the mother
looked upon. The entire load OF buckshOt
had taken effect In TIE TOP of the girIs
head. which was literally blown TO pieces.
The little boy in the mean time HAD
scrambled to his feet. having been nearly
frightened 10 death, but not a single shot
had touched him. though the two chill
dicn hdd letn Hlltils 'IoNutu tost tHti
i'm one chair How the gun happened 10
be discharged is mystery. and VIII no
doubt remain so. as the mother had turn
ed her back 10 get the water, and, cN-
copt the children, there was no one else
in the room. IL Is supposed. however.
that either dog or a cat brushed against
the gun, causing " 10 fall ana explode
This is the only explanation the mother
could give as 10 the dreadful occurrence
A physician was Immediately summoned,
hut after an examination he announced
that death had been Instantaneous.
Coroner Taylor Was 'phoned for. and
after viewing the body decided that an
inquest was unnecessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
BILLS AGAINST CONVICT LABOR.
Both of Them Ratified by the Trades
COuncil-Union-M Made Goods.

The meeting OF the Central Trades and
Labor Council last night was very largely
attended. and much Interest was mani
Tested in the proceedings. The Legislative
Committee presented for ratification two
bills bearing on convict labor. one OF
these measures provides for the labelling
or stamping OF all prison-made goods and
wares before they can be exposed for sale
in this State The other bill abolishes
corporal punishment I'm the State Peniten-
tiary. These bills will be placed In the
hands Of members Of the Richmond dele
cation In the Legislature at once and a
vigorous effort Will be set on foot to Sc
cure their passage
A full delegation from the National To-
bacco- Workers Union was present and
the products Of the United states Tobacco
Company OF this city were endorsed as
being the only strictly union made goods
OF this class manufactured I'M the city.
Notice Of "A boycott placed boy the ra-
tlonal organization OF tobacco workers
on the brands Of tobacco manufactured by
the American Tobacco Company was READ
ard laid over til the next meeting for
hnal action.
II was reported that the blacksmiths Of
this community will hold a meeHng I'm
Eletts Hall on Saturday night for the
purpose OF organizing a trades union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
G, j. Collins. Norfolk: n. II. Funsell,
Hampton. Va. ST. James.
NOW THEY ARE MARRIED

G, J. Collins. Norfolk: a. II. Funsell.
Hampton, Va. ST. James.
NOW THEY ARE MARRIED
Ernest Utterback and Edith Robinson.
OF Haymarkct Va. on account of OBJ
lcctions made by tho young iady's fatner
10 thcir marriage at home. cloped yester-
day and started for this city where.
upon their arrival. they were arrested
on telegram from the old gentleman
10 hold his daughter. As soon as they
got OF the train last night Sergeant
Ferry and Detective Rhodes nabbcd
Them. and the cNpectant bride had 10
Spvhd the night with the matron at the
First Police Station.
Her father arrived this morning and
hl very irate manner upbraided the
young lady for her conduct. II had no
eiiect upon her. however. and denantly.
she said' There IS no use I'm talking TO
me that way. You may take me back.
IL you want to. but l will bc twentv-one
IN three months. and then I'll marry him
III Spic OF you; and her black eyes
sp"ihled and her face flushed. showing
'nat she meant what she said
AR. Robinson held out FOR quiio a
WINE. nut finally yielded and Young
Itterhack. who had been waiting AZ the
S'auoh All the time soon procured A
49,, " A'ii't'''i' anu the PAIR were
Inaue one this afternoon bv the Rev. J. ].
Muir. - -
Inc ceremony took place at police head
quarters the bride being given away by
'hlet Moore. Detective Moore was best
man. ana the couple left for home with
the hearty congratulations Of all The
officials
\ marriage license was issued to-day
20 MT j. Norton Fordham and Miss
Florence Cowardin. both Of Richmond.
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
DEATH or MR. LEROY GRANT.
WcII-k Business Nan of For
mcr Years Passes Away.

Mr.. Leroy j. Grant, highly-esteemed
citizen, and formerly "A prominent bust
ness-man of Richmond. died early Sun
day morning at his residence. 1904 Grove
avenue The deceased was prominently
identified with the tobacco business here
for many years prior 10 the war. and.
like his brothers. Mcssrs. Beverly, James
H.. and William Grant, was "A factor in
Richmond's business life. Mrs. Ellen Cox
was also sister Of deceased.
Mr. Grant had been a sufferer from
dropsy for a long time. and had been
feeble for many months.
He leaves six children-Mrs. James X.
Willis. Mrs Rosa G.. Albert. Mrs. II. 4.
Wall and Messrs. Leroy D., Lewis c.,
and Charles NJ. Grant
The funeral took place yesterday AFTER
noon from lis late residence at o'clock.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Moses u. Hoge. u. d., assisted by Rev.
W. \. Christian, and thu deceased was
buried with Masonic honors by Joppa
Lodge. No 40 OF which body he had long
been a member The honorary pall-bear-
ers were Messrs. 5. II. Halves, r. b.
Somerville. George a. Haynes, and III.
Swlneford. and the active pail-bearers
were Messrs. Robert Leakey, Jr., Cap
tain j. n. Blair. +. r.. sutton. W. T.
Fitzgerald, George G. Jefferson, q. +.
Mcdowell, Willie Burton. and Maurice
r smith
The remains were inferred in Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
DEATHS.

ADAMS.-Died. suddenly, Sunday af-
teinoon at church, HARRIET ADAMS
in the 9Th year Of her age.
Funeral TUESDAY AFTERNOON at 2
o'clock from the Fourth Baptist church
(colored). Friends invited to attend
MADISON.-Died at the residence Of
her husband. +. III. Madison. SUSIE A.
MADISON, in the SD year Of her age
The precious one from me has gone:
No more her voice l hear;
The place is vacant in my home
That never can be lilled
=. II. MADISON.
Lynchburg and Roanoke papers please
copy.
RUSKELL.-Died. December 49, 1895 at
o'clock z. NJ, Mrs. ROBINA ). RUSK-
ELL. wife of Mr.. George c.
Ruskell, and daughter Of John shanks,
Esq.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Given % Farewell banquet.

The Stonewall club. No 81, Lyceum
League OF America. gave a banquet last
night at Ford's Hotel I'm honor Of Mr.
W W. Turner, the assistant secretary
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
who leaves I'm few days TO take charge
OF an association I'm Ohio. Mr.. b. NJ.
Shepherd acted as POSTMASTER. ana quite
"a number OF happy short speeches were
made. Mr. :. X. Mckee, general secre-
tary OF the Young Mems Christian Assoc
citation. made an interesting talk towards
the close OF the festivities. Mr.. Turner's
farewell speech was an excellent one,
and Characteristic OF the popular young
ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
For Burglnry In Manchester.

Sunday the police authorities of Peters
burg communicated to the officials Of
Manchester that they thought they had
under arrest another of the men who
participated In the robbery of Mr. Marks 5
store some time ago, as some clothing
very nearly like that found upon the
negro arrested about ten days ago for
the burglary vas discovered IN his
possession. Policeman Wright. of the
Manchester force. went over to Peters
burg yesterday afternoon, and returned
last night about I o'clock with the
prisoner. who gives his name as Braxton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

IN the noble work which they are under
taking. The rs.ignation Of Mr. w. r..
Evans. superint' dent OF the Eastern Dis
trict. was accepted, and Mr.. \. X. Vest
was elected TO MI that position Mr.
Evans. on account OF important business
matters. thought he would not be able
10 give enough OF his time 10 the work.
There was some discussion I'm regard to
having a mass-meeting i'm the near future
need OF Just such work as the exchange
is undertaking. The matter viii be fur
ther considered at the next meeting. Mr.
j. II. Sayers was requested TO take charge
Of the Literrean. publication which
the exchange has started. and which they
hope TO have on "A safe footing I'm the
next few weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Little Julia Martin. the 7-year-old
daughter Of Mr. Samuel Martin. OF pos
east Grace street. was very painfully hurt
yesterday afternoon about I o'clock In
neighborhood. The lit,ie girl was unable
to clear the fence. and was pierced by
fharp iron paing. The wound was
OF "A dangerous nature. and she was car
she was operated upon by DR.. George
Ben. Johnston. Later she was returned
10 her home. where she was getting on
very well last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Charles Kruger and Henry Randolph,
two lads about Il years old, were playing
... % - .f.. Go. .HC4u
No. 81 IL west Leigh street, when the
former fell through an open hatchway
"A distance Of about fifteen feet. and broke
his collar-bonc His companion ran at
once tor assistance. and neighDor- re-
moved the boy % his home, few doors
further up the street when a physician
was summoned and the necessary sur
gical assistance rendered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Death of Mrs. RraLcli.

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. George
G. Ruskell will be shocked to learn OF
the death of the latter. which occurred
yesterday after an Illness OF some weeks.
As Miss Robina Shanks the deceased was
a general favorite in Manchester. where
her girlhoOd days were spent, and since
her marriage TO Mr.. Ruskell a few years
ago. when she moved TO Richmond. she
had made many friends In this city. Mrs
Ruskell was the daughter OF Mr.. John
Shanks. was an accomplished vocalist
and a strkingly handsome woman. The
been made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
The Nnchinists Elect officers.

At regular meeting Of Richmond
Lodge. No. TO- international Association
OF Macninists. held in WilkinsOns Hall,
last night the following officers were
elected for the ensuing twelve months:
w. l.. Bridgers. past master machinist;
r. +. Dornin. master machinist r. ).
Neisler, secretary; =. J. Hearty, foreman,
j. w. Parker, financial secretary and
treasurer: j. \. Mclean, conductor: T. j.
Brown. inside sentinel; :. G. Craig. out
side sentinel Trustees-P. J. Hearty. q.
II. Davis, and T. ". Brennan. kfter
initiating several candidates the lodge
adjourned 70 Eilett's Hall. 10 attend The
meeting Of the Central Trades and Labor
Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

Edward Ellington. one Of the janitors
Of the county courthouse. sustained
painful injuries through n fall over the
tcrday.
Matthew Ford was charged before JUS
tice Vincent yesterday with trespassng
on the premises Of Mr.. Crawford and
threatening to take his life. He was COM
mitted TO Jail for a hearing to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

The only cases OF any importance IN
the Police Court yesterday were those OF
John Daniel (cOlored), charged with cut
ting and wounding Junius Wingfield with
a knife. and John Henderson tcoloredl'
charged with feionously stabblng Adolf
phus Francis. Neither OF the wounded
men were able 10 appear In court, 80 both
cases were continued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Deaths Last Week.

Thirty deaths occurred In Richmond
last Week-ll white and 10 colored per
sons departed from this life. There were
deaths from consumption and 1 from
heart-disease. During the week ending
December j., 1904 there were only is
deaths.
The physicians Tor tho poor made l92
visits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

As ii result of the work of the special
police detailed 10 seek evidence glinsl
saloon-men who violate the Suniay-closins
law. James jackson. a D3rkeeper In the
second District and @. A. Doe ng, in
the Third. were reported yesterday by
officers Angle and Amos. respectively, Tor
selling LIQUOR ON the Sahbath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
tOnyicts Received.

Tho following convicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday: y. Gunst (col-
oredl from Northumberland. 10 serve a
term Of two and Ia years for malicious
assault: George Sewell. from LOudOun,
TO serve a term OF two and a ha.f years
for malicious assault; NJ. McCloy. from
Richmond city 10 serve a term Of five
years for burglary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Pow Club Meeting.

An.adiourned meeting of the powhatan
club will be held At their headquarters
This evening AZ : J'"lOck for the purpose
of perfectng rs organization Cor next
year. \ fun ATTENDANCE OF members Is
desired
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

MADRID. December Negotiations
are proceeding between the Spanish Gov
eminent and "A Paris syndicate of carl
talists 10 increase to 100000 qesetas the
loan required TO conduct operations
against the insurgents in cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

The Richmond Christian Literature Ex-
change held it's regular monthly meeting
last night In the parlor OF the iount
Mems Christian Association, and much
interest was manifested by those present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Stimulating and Nutritious.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

II supplies just the right element Uhe
phosphates) to repair waste of body and
brain-a food itself. and also helps TO
digest other food.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
MEETINGS.

RICHMOND, Va. December IL. 1895.
I'HE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
i ING or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF inE
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, Rich
mond. Va. will be held at their banking
house on TUESDAY. the l+th OF January.
1896 at IL o'clock NJ. J. +. GLENN,
de l3-F& TutJalH Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
REMOy AIS.

RICHMOND. VA. December l6, 1856.
[ have removed my laboratory from
Raleigh. n. c.. to ll0g east Cary street.
Richmond. Va. DIR. OTTO MEYER,
Analytical and Consulting Chemist ana
Assayer de l7-6ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

but it wont be coming tory very
long. December is moving
right ahead, and if you don't
prepare for it you'll reach the
25th in a belated condition.
Our Xmas Gifts are going like
snow-fakes, and if you don't
make haste you'll open the
book of bargains at the page
on regrets.
A SPECIAL LOT OF MEN's
ENGLISH Wool SMOKING JACK
ETs, in the choicest line of
checks and colors, usually sold
at IS and so, at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

THO hotel arrivals to-day include the
wing.
s.. Tompkins. Charlotte. y. G.; j. g..
'I. Virginia D. Dunlop, Petersburg
tt iao Raleigh.
D.. Langley, RichmOnc. T.. A. East
Houston Va. j. ;. Wilson, Richmond;
u. Burroughs. Danyilie, Howard
.lUE.
d. M. Moore Fairfax; g. A. Barrett
tncnbufg; s. $. Rhodes. cuipeper; q.
7" kuner ana ". G.. Frame, Winchester
Nalonal
b.. j.. Dency stanton; y. j. Wits.
N'nmond. T. y. &. Hanley, Rockwell
A. g.. Metropolitan
D. + Evans. Richmond, Va, Hotei
Lawrence
= Il. OFef and wife. stanton, Va;
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01

received. Mrs. Verleye, who was
confined few months ngo and is
still in very delicate health, has
been the guest of Mrs. Canavarro,
the wife Of the Portuguese Charge
d. Affaires, and returned to her
home last Wednesday. The lady
will remain here for the present
and await communications from
the French Government and the
relations Of her much lamented
husband. Mr., w. NJ. Giffard, the
chancellor, has taken charge oi
the French Legation and will per.
form the duties pertaining to the
office until successor of the late
Commissioner is appointed. Mr.
Giffard is a kamaaina here; h,
has for several years filled the po
sition as chancellor to tho Frencl
Legation, and is the manager o
the great firm of w. q, Irwin q
90.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01
His Answer.

The following is Mr.. Francis NJ.
Hatch's answer to Mr.. Willis IN re
recall of Thurston:
Department of Foreign Affairs.
Honolulu, May Sd, 1895.
SIR: Referring to our interview
of the Both ultimo in which you
intimate that the President of the
United States would be pleased if
the Hawaiian Minister at Wash
ington should be recalled, for
personal reasons, and upon which
occasion you read to me a dis
patch from the Secretary of State
to yourself on the subject dated
4r~a,-unry u1sU out which bad
been sent to Japan by mistake, /
have the honor to inform you:
That Mr.. Thurston is now in
Hawaii and will not return to the
post of Hawaiian Minister at
Washington.
I regret extremely that the
presence in Washington of the
late Minister is no longer agree
able and that the matters re-
ferred to by the Secretary OF
State should have been considered
of sufficient gravity to call for the
action taken.
l have the honor to be, with the
highest consideration, Sir,
FRANCIS M. HATCH,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. ALBERT S. WILLIS,
u. 8. Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01
The Paradise.

Editor 'Hoogs is to be highly
cornplimented on the appearance
of the June number of the Para
disc OF the Pacific. The pictures
are unusually clear and pretty
and the text is both interesting
and instructive. Mr.C. A. Dickey
has contributed an excellent de-
scription of Haleakala. 1t is not
always understood that Halea-
kala is really tie wonder of
Hawaii. With all due respect to
Madame Pele her detunct sister
on Maui has yet grandeur enough
to call forth admiration and awe
even if she doesn't spit fire.
John Eff niger makes very lively
tramp" and gets poetieal when
firAa or SiU~ Thara 10 a
slight inclination on the editor 8
time to be political vice that the
Paradise heretofore has avoided.
Joaquin Miller and Captain ]. A.
Palmer get roasted--mildly Ike
peanuts but it is unfortunate that
the pretty issue should be marred
by an attempt to join in the
general hue and cry raised by the
profess onal" "barkers agai ,st two
men who simply published their
honest opinions to which they are
as entitled as is the Paradise tc
advocate volcanoes coffee, and
gaaya jelly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01
A Coffee King.

As the representative of the
INDEPENDENT was waiting at the
foot of the gangway to go on
board the Monowai his hand was
warmly grasped and he was cord
tally addressed by Mr.. r.. v.
w ebster. whose acquaintance he
had enjoyed for quarter of an
hour at the Bulletin office last
November. Mr.. Webster is q
wealthy coffee planter of Ceylon
and was ashore here from a
steamer at the time mentioned.
He takes lot OF interest in Ha-
waii as rising coffee country /,
and was much concerned at the
report that blight was attacking
the crop on Hawaii, Mr.. Web
ster, who went on by the Mono :
wal, desired to be kindly remem-
bered to Mr.. Joseph Marsden,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01
Some Truth.

The San Francisco chic is get
ting cheeky. The witty little
sheet is actually beginning to
oriticise US and what is worse
telling nasty little truths. 1t
makes one mistake though and
that is when it says Hawaii cannot
boast of a first class hotel. Come
along this evening and dine at
the Hawaiian Hotel and then tell
us where you get a better rnenue,
better attendance and better
music. This is what chic says:
Although Hawaii holds fair
average of cultured people, it is
the exception rather than the
rule to find them as appreciative
as visitors Of the charms Nature
has spread before them./ The
Californian is noted the world
over for his constant fealty to hi:
State, and his glowing, sometimes
fulsome pictures of all that be-
longs to it. His generosity to "tht
stranger withing the gates" hal
become | roverbial. The Hawaiian
talks politics, abuses Cleveland
treats you we'll if you agree will
him,-and advises you to "go t.
the volcano" which he has neve
seen. If you are stopping at th'
Hawaiian Hotel, he commiserate'
you over your bad choice; if 20,
are at the Arlington he suggest
that you should have tried tn
Hawaiian. 1t is unfortunate tina
Honolulu is unable to properl,
enrorraia ard oeter 20 the physica
wants of its many visitors. l
does not possess first class hotel
We will wait for annexation-an,
American money to build it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01

to him. The ignorant physi-
clan is more dangerous than
the plague. The incompetent
wood sawyer harms only the
wood pile. A large part Of our
criminal records is devoted to
legal and medical malpractice.
In other words, our bulk of
crime is swollen by robbery
and murder committed under
the guise of professional assist
ance. When the professions
cease to be open wide to ad-
venturers and thieves, they
will rise to something of their
professional dignity. Incom-
petent professional service is
always robbery. Moreover,
the politicians of each country
are, for the most part, its
lawyers. Our lawyers are oul
rulers, and we can never hope
to see our States well governed
until it's lawyers are well train
ed" Much of Presiden
Jordan's article applies will
great force here, as the most 0
our lawyers have the sam
training that American lawyer
have. If all signs do not fa
in dry weather we have to pa
} for the inefficiency of a govern
| ment composed largely {
a lawyers. In closing, Presider
r Jordan says: "The Fate
: charge compound interest o
/ every human blunder, and the
> have their own way at last
3 Poor Hawaii p /,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-01
Forged Bonds.

In his last report the Collector
General suggests that the Chinese
bureau Of immigration should
be removed to his office. 1t is
stated at the same time that the
present system works we'll and
that no forgeries take place here.
We are inclined TO believe that
there is great deal of bond
swindling going on and we don't
think that the community has
any reason. to advocate or agree
to the transfer of the Chinese
bureau to the Custom House.
Former experience has shewn
that, that the establishment is
not the safest place for Chinese
bonds or passports. Jen Seu a
well-known chinamann has been
arrested on charge of signing
the signature of Lam Tai Kee to
three bonds and thereby enabling
three Chinese not entitled to land
to pass the custom house and
fostering themselves illegally on
this already with Asiatics over
swamped community. The ac-
cused man on whose case we OF
course do not express an opinion
will appear in Court on Monday
He is now out on bail placed al
S100. Should the evidence prove
him guilty we hope that the judge
| will make an example of him
: There has lately been too mucl
inclination to compromise will
crime and it is about time that
was stopped.