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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
HAWAII ~ 4 BAD WAY, HE SAYS.
Major WoOdhousc. Ex-British Min-
lister. Talks About the Country.

(NeW York Times, -ith.)
Major Woolhouse. ex-British Minister
10 Hawaii. who arrived here yesterday
morning from Honolulu and is stopping
At the Windsor Hotel was visited there
last night by reporter. He SPOKE freely
Of the situation In Hawaii.
Il have not been In Honolulu except for
few days at a time since l retired
from my official position a year ago.
have been living on another island. The
Government OF Hawaii at the present
time can be described IN very few
words. II is a despotic oliglrchy. proppeh
UP by bayOnets: that is, from my point
Of view
Just before I left Honolulu / asked
permission Of the Hawaiian authorities
10 make my farewell % the queen. 10
whom I had been accredited AS British
Minister by queen Victoria. bat WAS re-
fused. | had no Opportunity OF seeing
her or ascertaininc what her condition
was All | know ~ that she is a state
prisoner I'm her own palace. which has
now been converted 10 other usea-name-
Is. for government officers and troops.
AsI was not allowed 70 see her cannot
say what her future may he.
"The present situation ~ the country
IS very discOuragiug. There are claims
~ the amount Of between $4,000 and
so0no on henalf Of British subjects
.yaingt the government for Illegal ar
rests. iinpriganment. and deportation.
they are now before the English For
oisn Office. and n they are just claims
they will be supported There are also
claims for about S2jOG0 on the part Of
the United States Government for H.
legal arrests. imprisonment. and depor-
taton Of American subjects. and IN one
case compensation has already been
asked for. The claims would have been
pressed by the British Government. but
the change Of administration caused "a
delay.
"The financial condition Of the country
Is very bad, and the government are get
ting deeper into debt every day. II all
the claims are allowed there viii be no
money 10 meet them. and there IS no
saying what may transpire
"The native Hiwaiians. and the Eng
fish residents want a monarchy, but the
government and IT'S supporters want an
nexation 10 America. while the United
States IS not, On my opinion. at all
anxious to annex the Islands,
Major WooIhouso said he was unable
To give any estimate OF the numerical
strength Of the two PARTIES. but added
that the government had control OF every
thing. including the fnarces. such as
they were.
The Major. who Is accompanied - his
Wife and two daughters. will sail for
England this morning on the Etrrria.
lie does not expect 20 return 70 Hawaii
and gays he considers the thirty years
he has spent there quite sufficient.
n Ike the people very much" he sail
"anl am sorry that they lost their
independence. | was very popular with
The natives. and presume the only rea-
son / was not allowed T. see the eV-Queen
was because the government We're
afraid that their opponents would place
n different construction from an ordinary
farewell on the interview. and rise against
them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
CHARMS OF HALLELuJAHs.
suco.-Cnsy Frcuuenters Initiate
saIyntionists During Raid.
philadelphia Times, 26thD

(Phlddclphia Times, bth.)
Armed with reliable information that
"speak-easy" has been In full blast at 2sl1
RoutleIge avenue for several weeks. Spe-
cal-Pollcemen Belshaw and Alton left
the Thlrtieth District Station yesterday
morning with squad OF men ready u
make a descent upon the house. there
have been numerous complaints from the
neighbOrs during the past few days on
the uproarlOus conduct Of the persons VINO
have frequented the house. which IS old
and rickety. standing some what back
from the road with fully 10 feet OK space
on each side.
As the lille band II policemen ap-
proached yesterday they heard the sound
az music proceeding from the ancient
dwelling and imagined the scenes or revei-
~ that must be going on WITHIN. There
was A little boy playing In 'front.' OF tne
house. and when he saw the guardians or
the law he beat 2 hasty retreat, seeming
20 fear that he was In great danger or
his life The policemen, rearing that ne
might give the alarm 20 the jewellers IN
side walked Win somewhat more a1de-
rity than usual.
Helshaw opened the door and started
,tn-stairs followed by Alton, leaving their
comrades 10 catch any or the inmates
who might jump out OF the windows. The
music had suddenly stopped az they en-
tered the yard. and while they were
mounting the stairs the silence was
broken only by their footsteps upon the
creaking boards. Not understanding this
sudden change they nevertheless proceed
ga inward and opened the door At the
head OF the stairs. As they did 20 n very
bass voice exclaimed "Haiielujah." and a
hrass drum was given vigorous beating.
Nc; a little estonished. the two police
men found themselves confronted by
about twenty men. who. by their manner.
gave the impression that they vera work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
NoOHE-FOWD.
4 Pretty Wedding Yesterday NJ
Bedford CITY.

BEDFORD CITY. August 26.-(Spccial)
II the aphorism. happy the bride the
sun shines on" be- true, the future has
an abundant measure OF happiness in
store for the bride. Mrs. J. Il. Moore
whose nuptlals were solemnized at the
residence II her father. Captain W. II.
Ford. at ! o'clock T.. ". to-day. The
day was an ideal one. and fhe rooms on
the first floor Of the hous' were taste
fully decorated with palms AMI other
growing plants. inteispcrscl with cut
flowers that Glled the air with their deli
cious fragrance.
An elegant breakfast was served, after
which Mr. j Il. Moore. who is con-
necteI with the Revenue Department at
Washington. d. G.. and Miss Mary Lizzie
Ford, very attractive and popular young
LADY. were united IN marriage. soft
strains Of music iioated out from beneath
the touch OF Mr. Leo Wheat as the
ceremony was being performed. The
bride wore a very handsome travelling
suit Of blush gray cloth. with six trim
ming. and hat to correspond. ana was
attended by her sister and Miss Mary
Wilks. OF Goodies. The best man was
Mr. r. l.. Ford. Of Cincinnati. brother
Of the bride. After receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS Of their friends Mr.. and
Mrs. Moore took the 237 train for Wash
ington. where they viii join party for
an extensive tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
LAVIGNE AND ERNE.
These the YictorS at the New Long
Island Athletic Club.
TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT.


MASPETH. l.. l.. August 25.-The new
Fmpire Athletic Club. OF Maspeth. l.. l.,
was formally opened tonight. The prin-
clpal bout OF the evening was between
George I.avlgne, the Saginaw Kid. and
jimmy Handler. OF Newark.
There were about 2pO people present
when the opening bout between Frank
Erne. Of Buffalo, and Jack skclIy. OF
Brooklyn. was announced. The bout was
q lively one, and was OF the giye-and-
take order.
sleeIIv drew first blood and knock
down. the former In the first round and
the latter in the fourth.
When the seventh round was reached
both men were weak, but fought gamely.
Sicily got in a good right on the head
and left-hander on the face. which
made Ernc bleed freely.
Erne got in "A good rlght-hander. and
then landed twice on The heart, and fol-
lowed il up with his left In the face.
sk.lly sank - the ropes, ana roli,d over
on his aide. He was unable TO get up
and was counted out.
Tho round lasted two minutes and forty
seconds skelly had 10 be carried to his
Tbe second bout OF the rvening was
between Kid l.ayigLe, Of saginaw, Mich,
ana Jimmy Handler, Of Newark.
Tho bout was Tor twenty rounds. at lSj
pounds ,
breast After some eiye-anI-tak. work
Handler landed twice with the lett La
vlrre cot I'm a rlght-hsnl swing on the
b.,rt and Immediately got IN left-hand
sv.ing on the Jaw. Handler landed his
riebt ON the face, and missed q vicious
left swing.
Esunt 2.-Lavigre rushed. landing his
iaft IN the neck lie then lei for The face
and Handler caught him with a left
swing on the face. Layign. got IN
terrible right on the body, ana followed
i. nm with his left on The jaw He went
for his man with series of right and
left swings On tho face. ana Amos. had
Handler on the ropes. The round was
an in Layicnes favor.
Round 3.-iavignc got in ~. lett on the
nose ana landed twice on The face. lie
then landed heavily with the left and
went for his man IN terrific style. lie fell
short with his left. AMI Handler upper
cut him. The lad then landed His right
and lelt on the body. and forced bis
man 10 the ropes Handler rallied to-
wards the close. however.
Round 4--They SPARED FOR m opening,
and Lavlenc got in a body blow. which
sent Handler to the ropes. lie followed
il no wiki his right on the Jaw. Handler
appeared weak and l.7vigne landed some
heavy blows on the body. forcing his man
t. the ropes again. Just as the gong
sounded Lovigne got IN biz right ana left
on the head.
Round 5.-Thc KID got IN his right on
the body ana imme 'atoiy after landed
his left Handler was very grCggy. and
T.avie,re ro- ln heavy hndy-hlow. which
knocked Handler down. The Newark boy
got to his fce- but Immediately after
wards the K'1 landed Dis right on tho
Jaw. and Handler was knocked down
ana out one minute md seven seconds
Of the round had elapsed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
DEAF us.

CAROOZO. Died, at Aillboro' Depot.
Va, Sunday, August zitn, after long
and painful Illness. REBEccA BACON,
wife OF /. y. Cardozc, IN the 18th year
OF her age.
blessed are the pure in heart. for
they snail see God"
Her remains were brought 10 Etchmcnf
and buried from Or. hoge's church az
o'clock yesterday.
POWELL-Died. Argus, %. 1875. WIN
ME HASKINS, youngest child OF Robert
l.. and Lula II. Powell
Funeral from III. residence. NO. to'
Beverly street. at o'clock =. NJ TUES
DAY. August 9Th. Friends and socIasst-
arccs invited 10 attend.
Intermsnt at Oaawood.
X, oiled. Monday morning. Au-
gust 2Gth. ut her residence. 80 north
Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. MARTHA J.
ROLLS. In the I'D year OF her age.
Soldier OF Christ. well done.
Praise be thy now employ
And while eternal ages run
Rest In thy SayioutS Joy.
Funeral will take place THIS crues.~y
MORNING at II o'clock ut her resiaene~
Nv request now flowers.
Danville Va.). North Carolina. ana
Greensboro papers Will please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

Magic CITY. as at the end Of the game
they had only scvon hits TO their credit.
Hers work was Of the gilt-odged order.
and he demonstrated that he is a pitcher
OF great ability.
HAD THEIR EYES ON 1T.
Mr.. Lloyd. OF the Magicians. pitched
quite q good game but the Crows had
thc'r eyes on the ball. and connected
with IT with such promptness and with
such effect that tina; gentlemen was
somewhat dismayed AT the result. Mills.
the new second baseman OF the locals.
pleased the cranks highly. and he was
the recipient Of hearty applause.
one word more as 90 Mr.. Herr. He not
only pitched good ball. but he had his
eye with him. having two singles. two
bagger. and home-run to his credit
Ed.'s batting was a feature of the game
Gcicr was somewhat off I'm his stick
work. but took In everything which came
his way In left field. Stahl and Padden
were the bright. particular stars as 10
hatting for the Maglcians. The visitors
ga not succeed In getting man across
the rubber until the seventh inning The
locals had too much OF lead on them.
and they could not catch Up. although
they tried hard 10 do so. For further par
ticuiars OF the contest read the follow
Inc score
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

ing for the salvation o: their fellow
men.
Give thanks for two NOR. sinners
eaved from the everlasting frcr sv-
claimed the owner OF tie bass voice and
The drum.
A chorus Of "Ifaile,ujahs" followed. and
during the great connection the two
policemen decided with one accord to
beat "A hasty retreat
when they reached the foot 81 the
stairs they held council OF war with
their comrades Special Belshaw was no,
long In announcing 4 determination TO go
back
"To be savedg' inquired Special Alton
iaughingly.
NO. sir. but to save my reputation for
not being hooaooed." he replied. II am
sure I smelt alcohol"
They accordingly returned 10 the room
above their presence being again hailed
with many ordinations OF delight. They
demanded that the connection should
stop. and when comparative silence was
secured. they announced the object %
their visit. which was received as II ~
was new and distressing newe The
policeman were sure now about the oJor
Of alcohol. bu, there were no bottles ar
glasses 20 be seen. They called their
comrades from below. however. put the
occupants Of the room under arrest and
then proceeded 20 search for the unseen
spirits.
The room was decorated on each side
I by oli-fashlone1 walnscotlng. ana u was
not many minutes before the discovery
was made that this was a verltahle hid
den bar-room. being divided into several
compartments. two for beer. one for
whiskey. AMI two for various drinks ~
both the hard and soft variety. There
were not more than one or two glass
20 be seen NJ first but when the prisoners
were searched u was discovered that
each had one or two concealed IN his
/ pockets.
Kate Huckel. who Is sll1 20 have been
the proprletress ~ The house. was given
n hearing before Magistrate f.ukens. ana
was held in SloD0 bail for court. while
the rest ~ the prisoners were discharges
after having their names registered as
witnesses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

100000 will be 3 TO 4 per cent. general
lien bonds.
go 100000 first preferred per cent
non-cUmulatiye stock.
90 100000 second preferred per cent.
non-cumulatiyc stock.
20 100000 common stock.
"The assessment on stock deposited by
September 2lth is 81 per snare on common
and s. per share on preferred. payable In
four instalments when called for. at least
thirty days apart. The irst instalment-
viz, g on preferred and g on common
mus, be paid by the same date.
Any delay beyond that time VIII subject
the stock to ~ per cent. larger assess
ment-vlz, SIS per share on common and
sl2 per share on preferred a syndicate
Of 100000 in money has been formed u
subscribe for 100000 OF the pri0r-lICn
bonds OF the new company. and 10 take
the place and succeed To all the rights OF
holders OF preferred and common stock
OF the New York Lake Erie, and western
Railroad Company. who shall not deposit
their stock and pay the assessments there
on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
4 RONEOi NOT 4 BURGLAR.
Assisting the Girl He Loved When
lie Was shot.

4 Babylon a.. ID special OF the 22i
says: The supposed burglar who was sho,
by Lawyer ". @. Nichols. the Supervisor
Of tho town. was a young man named
Dean. and the woman whose scream was
heard after the .pistol-shot was Mrs.
Nichols's maid. The bullet fred at the
supposed burglar hit the maids lover in
the stomach. but = viii recover
Dean took the girl out on the night he
was shot. They returned late ana found
the doors locked The girl was afraid to
awaken her mistress. and suggested that
she crawl in through q WINDOW
Young Dean skrmlshol about the yard
and found a ladder hidden among a loi
OF bushes. lie placed Il against the sd.
Of the house. and the gin started t. climt
NJ. Just then the steps Of Lawyer
Nichols were heard coming down the
walk. The pair He'd and lett the ladde,
standing against the house When Mr.
Nichols reached hts home he removed
the ladder. and went inside to walt for
burglars He lay awake upon his bed. II
wss clear night and the young couple
sat about and whisp cred soft nothings &c
each other Until amost dawn.
When they reached the house they
steaithlly put up the ladder The law.
yer heard IL bump against the side II
the house. and sprlng from his couch.
Young an was just assisting the girl
10 climb the ladder. I'm the uncertain light
Nichols fired. and the ,all entered the
young mans stomach. with q cry II Il
am shot" he ran for home The girl an
swered. II am 50 sorry" ana went into
Mysteries. She was found moaning and
laughing In turns at the foot Of the lad.
der.
The neighbors were aroused and rushed
TO the Supervisors house II was some
time before the girl could tell about the
affair Then all Pr sent resolved % keer
TIE matter a secret
Mr.. Nichols only told he story to-day
10 contradict rumOrs that were hylng
ahnut tho fnMn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
THE RANSOM CASE.
Pulling Delay Of The President Re-
sarding II.
GOVERNOR O'rERRALL's LETTER
IL Attracts n Great Deal of Attcn-
ton ut MISUNDERSTANDING
Martini. virginia Lands, and SOUTH
crn Raiiway-Other Notes.

WASHINGTON. ID C., August 26.-tSpe.
ciai -Vhllo the friends Of General Matt
". Ransom s,ill seem to think he VIII De
roappolnted Minister to Mexico. they "o
not relish the long delay on the part VI
the President. They wonder why ne ooes
not take action. The usual communion
ton was received at the white House THIS
morning from Buzzarjs Bay. but there
was nothing in the package ABOUT '"''
matter. Mr.. OBrien, the Preslhehls oon-
idential clerk, IA the only one AT ''-
Executive Mansion who has a right 10
talk on the subject. and not word can
be gotten on, OF him. General Ransom II
yesterday for his home I'm North Carolina
Governor OFerralrs open letter on INC
financial question, which appeared In yes
terAay's Dispatch. and which was ahuneu
- AT length in to days Post. Is the SUB
iect Of much talk among government peo-
ple and newspaper-men. II has attracted
"A great deal OF attention, owing 10 the
fact that the Governor Is 80 well known
I'm Washington by reason Of his long ser
vice I'm Congress.
Secretary Morton has received mlny ad-
dliional letters on the subject of farm
lands i'm Virginia They come from an
portions Of the United states. and after
glsucing over them he sends them 70 the
officials of the Southern Hallway COM
many. who are taking a keen interest IN
the matter Of having settlers locate IN
Virginia.
POSTAL AND PERSONAL.
Post-ofiices have been established in
Virginia as follows:
Birdie. Hanover county. Agnes NJ.
Jones. postmaster. Ranson's BuckIng-
ham county, John J. Ransom, postmas-
ter.
The office Mt Timber Tree, Scott county.
Va. has been discontinued; mail T. Sill
vicOla
W. Il. Prentis. Of Wytheyille, Va. Is
at the Ebbitt House.
Everett Wadiey. Of Richmond; Lewis
r. Amrreu and wife. Of Lynchburg: Mrs.
NJ j. rawlings J. b. Selden, G. L. Gay,
and Miss .. Vclton, Of Petersburg. are
at the metropolitan.
W. g.. Stanard. Of Richmond. and j.
william Lee, Of Greensboro, are at the
National.
X. H. Simpson and =. :. Dance. OF Rich
mOnl, are az the ST. James.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
MCREARY, BLACKBURN, BUCkNER
No Two OF Their Speeches Alike ON
Money Question.

FRANKFORT. KY, August 25.-Messrs.
McCreary. Blackburn. and Buckner. the
three Senatorial candidates. mounted the
stump to-day and made ringing speeches,
but strange to say. no two were alike on
the money question.
blackburn were 10 Flemlngsburg. and
before an imm anse audience delivered one
OF his characteristic silver speeches. in
which he declared FOR Judas Iscariots
money"
Congressman McCreary spoke to a large
crowd at Princeton. In the course Of his
speech Colonel McCreary scored Hardin
for his free-slver IDEAS.
At Glasgow General Buckner was ten
dered an ovation. free-silver and gold
men Joining In welcoming "Kentucky's
Grand Od Man" He made a straishtout
sound money speech.
BLACKBURN VICTORY.
FRANKFORT, KY. August Ex-senator
BLACKBURN has captured the Barren coun-
~ representative. Il. W. Strader. the
sound-monsy candidate. was opposed by
/ NJ Richardson. Henry Edwards, and
j u. Wilson. all free-sllver advocates.
richardson won by big majority over
al.
To-nieht Senator Blackburn claims for
tv-tive out OF the eighty nominees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
on CuURCuILL DOWNS.
winners of the Races Yesterday
KnIn spnII. The Truck.

LOUISVILLE. KY. August 2G.-Threat-
ching weather kept many away from
Churchill Downs this afternoon. For the
first two races the track was fast. but
Just before the third race a hard rain fell
and made the track a quagmire. But one
fayOritc Won.
First race-four ana a half furlongs-
Princess Prim 0ol. NeNcom TO u won,
sapphire second. Triiby third. Time. 20 3-i
second race-three quarters OF a mile
selling-Swiftly @5. walker. - u - won.
Roosevelt second. Hubert third. Time
- Ii
Third race-four and a half furlongs-
Bonnie Louise O0j. Newcom. - TO y won,
Alt,dena second. Willie Shannon third.
Time. 50 -.
Fourth race-three quarters OF a mile
Mate d05. IL Williams. 8 - - won. Trilby
second Morto FonsO third. Time. l:l9 Il
Firth receive elghths OF a mile. sell
ing-Squire Gay O0l. Higgins. TO y
won. Sir Dixie second, Joe Clarke third.
Time | :03 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
A NARROW ESCAPE.
4 Young Lady Saved from Drowning
at Ocean View.

NORFOLK, VA. August 26.-(Special) >
Yesterday about noon young lady. who
gave the name OF Miss Blair. and her
place OF residence as Durham. y. C..
came very near being drowned while
bathing at Ocean View. She had gotten
beyond her depth. and not being able 10
swim called for assistance. Her cries for
all were heard by Mr.. James Luck. Of
this city. who was walking along the
beach Without waiting 10 remove any
of his clothing Mr.. Luck plunged into the
surf and made his way 10 the drowning
woman. Two colOred men engaged IN
fishing near by In boat came to his aid.
and the rescue was completed. Mr.. Luck
was heartily congratulated for his brave
~ bv the spectators. The young lady
was brought round all right without much
trouble. but she had a very narrow es-
cape from watery grave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
4 NEW WOMAN's PERIL.
picycIist Wearing Bioomers Attack
ed by "a Flock Of Geese.

4 Port Jervis q. j. dispatch OF Sun
day says: Two young wheei-women weaf-
ing boomers, when about 10 enter the
village of Matamoras early this morning.
came suddenly upon a flock OF geese.
They slowed up. and the geese attacked
one OF the young women, who wore blue
hloomers. They plgcked SO viciously at
her wearing apparel that they upset her.
IL required the help OF two small boys
and her companion To drive the geese
away. after which they remountei their
wheels and returned in the direction OF
Milford. They gave no address. other
Than that they were city boarders at
summer resort OH the New Jersey side
NJ the river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

MANASSAS. August 26-(Special)-
George Pos y. one Of the two man
charged with killing Andrew Loveless at
NeabscO Mills. this county, on August
1st and who were committed 10 jail To-
await the action Of the grand jury. has
been allowed bail in the sum II $50 His
son. Fred. Posey. the other prisoner.
struck Loveless with a stick in fight
which occurred about the sale of som
cord-wood. Loveless died two days after
in a hospital in Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Selling Liquor Without License.

LURAI. VA, August 26.-1Speciai)-
~ the Oll-Schoo Baptist Association.
held near Big Spring. in this county. yes
terday afternoon. John j. Ruifner was
arrested for the Illicit selling OF ardent
spirits. lie was located in a house near
by. and was literally patronised by the
rough element on the outskirts OF the
meeting. barrel. keg and other
utensils filed with liquor were seizd by
the officer He VIII be tried next Mon
day in the County Court.
Edward Brilor was arrested and fined
for disturbing religious worship.