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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
FAILED TO GET 4 QUORUM.
The Gas-House Matter, Therefore
Not COnsidcred--sOmeG Gossip.

The Light Committee failed to get a
quorum last evening. and therefore the
report OF the e9s-houss investigation
could not he fnulsr consldere1, as had
been intended
Chairman Grimes and Messrs Hard
wicke and Wallersten were the only
members present. Mr.. James r. Vaughan.
one OF the members OF che subcommittee
under whose direction the investigation
was made was confined at home by
sickness. and the other absentees were
Messrs. Davis Caskie, Noble, and Starke.
Another effort VIII be made to get Il
me eung next Monday afternoon at b
o'cloc'-.
Mr.. c. V. Meredith the City Attorney.
was on hand 10 give the committee what
legal advice might be needed In the prem
Uses. He stated privately afterwards that
he had Just come into the case, and was
therefore. not In a position TO say any
thing on the subject. He had not read
the bon'l given by Nr. G. T.. Stokes as
surety for the late Superintendent Adams,
and was therefore. unable TO state any
thing as to that gentlemans liability.
Mr.. Stokes was also in attendance to
await further developments. When speak
ing on the subject afterwards he said he
and he felt confident that the city au-
thorities would be prompted by similar
feeling When asked whether or not his
bond contained the clause that he would
become Mr. Adams's surety provided the
books and accounts OF the Gas Depart
n,ent be examined annually, he said that
this was not the case He thought. how
ever that the city charter. or the city
ordinances. contained Il provision for such
examination.
Foreman Thomas J. Walsh and Book
keeper John r. Meredith We're present to
give the committee any additional infor-
nation desired In reference to the charges
brought against them. One of the inte-
resting questions to be decided In con-
nection with this matter will be az to
whether or not these two officials shall
be retained in their positions.
There has been a good deal of specula-
tion az TO whether or not there is any
provision in the city ordinance requiring
the book-leeper and foreman at the gas
house to give bond. An ordinance passed
many years ago has this paragraph: THE
agent or clerk receiving coal and deliv-
ering coke at the gas-works, the several
deputies I'm the inspectors Office. and the
bin clerk in The Auditors office shall give
bond with sufficient surety, TO be APP
proved by the city Council. each In the
sum of 81 Oc0 conditioned for the faithful
discharge Of their respective duties. and
each shall take the oath OF Office pre-
scribed by law" So far as the City Clerk
Il advised the gas-works clerk has not
been giving bond All OF the other officers
mentioned have done so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
GRAND, SWEET SONG.
THE BEST OF ALL GOOD GIFTS
A Glowing and ARectionste" wife
something to lie More Thankful
for Than Honor and All Else--Mr.
Cleveland quite Sentimental.

ATLANTA, GA. July la letter from
President Cleveland. In which he speaks
OF his married life as zone grand. sweet
sorg," has been brought 10 light by the
news or the recent event at Gray Gables.
In December. 1870. Colonel John Temple
out invitations to his approaching we'd
ding to Miss Annie Cothran. OF Rome,
Ga He sent one TO his personal friends.
the President and Mrs. Cleveland. who
were then residing on Madison avenue.
New York. acknowledging the receipt OF
the invitation. slr. Cleveland wrote as
follows:
MY Dear Mr. Graves,-We received the
card of invitation to your wedding a
day or two ago. I am glad that your
letter. received only a few hours ago.
justifies me. on behalf OF my dear wife
and myself, to do more than TO formally
notice the occasion.
"And. first Of all. let me assure you
how much we appreciate the kind and
touching sentiment you convey TO us in
our married state. As look back upon
the years that have passed since God. In
His infinite goodness, bestowed upon me
the best of all Hts gifts--a loving and
affectionate wife-all else honor. the OPP
portunity OF usefulness, and the esteem OF
my felow-countrymen are subordinated In
every sense TO gratitude and thankful
ness
"You are not wrong, therefore. when
you claim. In the atmosphere of fast
coming bliss which now surrounds you,
knship with one who can testify with
unreserved tenderness 10 the sanctifcation
which comes TO men when Heaven-di-
rected love leads the way TO marriage.
"S.nce this tender theme has made us
kDsmen, let me wish for you and the
dear one who is to make your life doubIy
dear TO you all the Joy and happiness
vouchsafed 20 man.
you WILL I know, feel that our kind
wishes can reach no greater sincerity and
force than when my wife joins In the
fervent desire that you and your bride
may enter upon and enjoy the same
felicity which has made our married life
'one grand. sweet song
Truly, your friend.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Colonel Graves has kept the letter In a
whte-and gold frame hanging In his
parlor at Manchester. Two years ago he
wrote to President Cleveland for permits
sicn to publish the letter for its senti-
ment upon the domestic life Of the Ameri-
can people. Mr.. Cleveland. replying, said
that although he had forgotten the YER
biage of the letter, he left the publication
to the "delicacy and discretion" OF his
friend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
FIRE In THE HOTEL.
Considerable Blaze and Great Excitement
at the 81. Clair This Morning.
ORIGINATED IN THE LAUNDRY.
This and the DIning-ROom the Only
Places DamaRed-Caught by Goals
Falling from a stove-The Loss Is
Trtnlng.

Fire broke out in the kitchen OF the
streets. at 10 minutes TO l O'Clock this
morning. and for some time threatened
the destruction of the entire structure.
but the department responded promptly
and the flames were gotten under con-
troll and extinguished without having
communicated TO the hotel proper
Considerable excitement was occasioned
among the guests. all of whom had re-
tired, when the porters ran through the
halls and gave the alarm. All tumbled
out of their beds promptly. and many
made their appearance In the halls in
their night robes. They were quickly
treasured by the hotel employers. and
all returned to their rooms and dressed.
Trunks were soon packed and some of
the baggage was taken down into the
street.
The fire originated In the laundry. a
small wooden structure recently erected
On top OF the kitchen, in rear Of the main
building A stove had been left burn
ing In the laundry. and some Goals must
have rolled out on the floor. The fire
had been burning for at least an hour
before 1t was discovered. Mr.. j. II.
Cole. the night clerk, was in the Office
when some gentlemen rushed in from the
street and informed him that the hotel
was on fire He quickly had the guests
summoned, and called up the Second
Police Station and told them to turn in
an alarm.
In the mean time the flames had
gained great headway IN the laundry,
and were plainly visible from ali parts
of the city. Policeman W. 7. Foster.
who was on Sixth and Broad streets,
saw the light. and rushing TO the corner
Of Seventh and Broad. turned In an
alarm from Box 81. Chief Fuller, when
he passed this point. turned in the Sc
cond alarm. The department arrived
quickly on the scene, and by good work
confined the flames TO the kitchen and
laundry. which are separated from the
dining-room in the main building only
by a narrow hallway.
The laundry is a complete wreck both
inside and out, and the interior of the
kitchen Is Quilted. The building belongs
10 Mr.. a. j. Ford, and the hotel. as IL
also the Valentine House. acrcss Ninth
street, IL conducted by Mr.. G.. q. Pet
tilt The loss on the building Will not
be more than SEQ. and MIR Pettltt's loss
will not exceed 500 All OF the damage
Is fully covered by insurance. Breakfast
for the guests OF the IT. Clar will be
cooked this morning in the kitchen Of
the Valentine House. and will be served
at the usual hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
BULLET AND RAZOR BOTH.
Deliberate Suicide of IA COlOrcd MIN
lister Ia Illinois.

PEORIA. ILL.,. July l2.-The Rev.
Samuel W. Anderson, pastor OF the Mount
Zion Baptist church, and one OF the lead
ers OF the colored people in this section
Of the State, startled the community by
committing suicide in a decidedly SEN
sational manner yesterday. He prepared
for the event with the greatest delibera-
ton. and after firing bullet through his
hs.ld had strength enough left to cut his
throat with a razor. He left note in
which he said:
CHOSE men | have befrienied brought
me to this. To my good wife. sweet
little children. and mother. good-by. None
Of you know my troubles.
(Signed) "W. A. ANDERSON"
His wife states that for thu last three
days he had been broodIng over the loss
Of property In Nashville, Tenn. which.
she says. was wrested from him by per-
sons OF his own race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
sunday Outings 90 Old Point via q.
~ q. ny.

a fast 2-hour special train will leave
Richmond each Sunday, until otherwise
advised, at $50 A. NJ. sharp. arriving OLD
Point l0:i5 A. NJ. Norfolk II noon, and
leave Old Point on the return AT 7ao y.
NJ, instead Of Round-trip ticket 10 Old
Point or Norfolk. 81: dinner at Hygeia
Hotel. 75c at Sherwood. Zoe. The Norfolk
tickets are good returning on regular
trains leaving Norfolk at $40 4. NJ same
day, or a. ". next morning The latter
will enable ono 10 spend the night at
Virginia Beach. " desired. by an addi-
tional steamer fare from Norfolk 10 Old
Point one can spend four hours OF Sum
day at Ocean View or Virginia Beach.
and reach Old Point in time 10 catch
the special $50 +. NJ. train same day.
getting quick and comfortable ride In
the cool OF the evening over a rock bal
lasted track. free Of dust, and arrive In
Richmond % go r. NJ.
A N. Y. r. x n. steamer leaves Old
Point Sundays at $50 T.. ~. for a sail
TO the capes. and returns 10 Old Point
by $50. in time 10 get supper or an eve
ming dip in the sen before the departure
OF the special train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
NEW ORLEANS AND COLON.
Panama Railway Company to Cover
the sen-Rautc Somehow.

NEW YORK. July l2.-It is learned that
IL it IS true, as has been reported,
that the merchants of New Orleans have
decided not 10 repeat the trial trip OF
the steamship Oteri, in connection with
the Panama Railway Company. between
New Orleans and Colon. II is the intention
OF the Panama railway. for the purpose
OF securing business. 10 cover that route
by a chartered steamer OF ample ton
mage capacity and passenger accommo-
dations at a date not later than August
Eth. Arrangements to that effect have
been completed. and the Sunset rates be-
tween New Orleans and San Francisco
will be cut by the Panama railroad in
the same proportion as those between
San Francisco and New York are cut
namely 10 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
roRGERIEs OF BANKER LEWIS.
They Are Found In Four States
His Relatives Ruined.

CINCINNATI, o.. July 12.-The FORGE
ries OF Banker u. T. Lewis, OF Ansonia,
will amount to at least $1,000 The COM
missioners of every county In Ohio, In
diana. Kentucky, and West Virginia.
are busy examining bonds on which they
loaned money to Lewis. and In a majority
Of cases the paper has been found TO
be worthless.
Lewis year ago forged his brothers
name 10 a mortgage for 5000 and made
q pauper Of him. lie drained his mothers
purse. and made victims OF all OF his
relatives who had ready money or pro-
perty. The money he thus secured from
members OF his family be specialized
with, and Notwithstanding ne was sue
cessful in many cases he left them to
suffer for want Of cash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
FOUND LIVING IN ST. LOUIS.
She Is Charged With Having
afOO.O 600 Of Embexyled Money.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, July le.-Mrs. Richard
IL. Mcdonald. Jr., OF San Francisco. who
Is accused by morning paper there OF
having fled from that city with 10000
belonging to her husband. who Is await
ing trial there on charges OF forgery and
smbezzlement In connection with the
wrecking OF the Pacific Bank, was found
to-day to be living with her sister-in-Iaw.
Mrs. John Charlton. at ZOOS north Garri-
son avenue. this city.
At first she denied that she was the
missing woman. but after admitting her
identity said: THE report that have fed
with my husbands money Is untrue. /
have not had any Of his money for the
last three months. and then the amount
was not more than t5.0cc. This money was
all that my husband hads and II was for
his defence"
She added that she did not wish any
money outside Of living expenses, and
would return to San Francisco In time to
attend her husbands trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
RIVERS AROUND NORFOLK.
Commerce Responding to Their Inn
prOvement--Expe n diturcs.

WASHINGTON. July i2.-The report Of
Captain Thomas l.. Cas-y. having charge
of the rivers and harbors In the district
around Norfolk. Va. shows that commerce
is rapidly responding to the advantages
secured by widening and deepening chan
mel approaches by dredging.
The government project for improve
ment of the Nansemond river has been
prosecuted and the scheme for Chicka-
hominy completed. securing channel
about eight feet deep at the head OF navi-
CATION. BY the inland water route. made
famous by Presiuent Clevelands fishing
excursions, the passage from Norfolk
south to Currituck Sound has been deep
ened to l-2 feet as a minimum and over
most of the distance 8 feet at low water
may be carried.
The amounts expended during the past
fiscal year In this district are as follows:
Norfolk harbor, Si.i90: Nansemond river
N0,o05; Chickahominy river. S.I70; Apo
mattox river SECS; inland water route.
$3.50; Roanoke river. n. c.. 1851.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

A Meeting That IL Going to Stir
Jackson to It's Depths.

JACKSON. MISS. July i2.-John n.
Allen has notified the Bimetalltst League
Of Jackson that he will be on hand next
Tuesday night 10 meet W. II. Simms.
Mr.. Clevelands First Assistant Secretary
Of the Interior. In joint debate. The
appointment Is for Colonel Slmms, but
Allen, who is a candidate for United
States Senator &c succeed J. G. George.
proposes 10 measure language with him
In the official term.
This joint discussion will draw the big
gest audience that has been seen In Jack
son during this red-hot campaign. Both
speakers being very popular personages.
and Jackson being evenly divided between
silver and gold. the greatest interest will
be manifested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

'-,sss.-s to D.''s.'.' ~

Three daily trains between Richmond
and Baltimore In each direction ny the
Richmond. Fredericksburg. and Potomac
railroad.
Trains leave Richmond a. 81. u NJ
and ITO p NJ.
Arrive in baltimore u NJ. s;st p. n.
and 1883 A. NJ.
Returning. leave Baltimore ga A. Ne
2:i3 p. NJ, and TAI r. n
Arrive In Richmond. as p. ~, 81 p
NJ. and 1915 A. N.
Further Information desired may b
obtained from Mr. II. w. Cottyel.. state
transportation leader. or from once Of
trafic manager os Richmond, Fred
ericksburg. and Potomac railroad, Byrd.
street station.
Trains leaving Richmond st Il NJ. and
Baltimore at $40 A. ". do not run on
Sundays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
FOREST FIRES IN MICHIGAN.
Lumber Towns Destroyed-severnt
People BADLY burned.

DETROIT. MICH. July l2.-Thc upper
part OF the lower peninsula OF Michigan
was dotted last night with savage forest
fires. Already the lumber towns OF Wal
lin, up in Benzie county. and Cieary, an
other little town. have been Ieveiled 70 the
ground, and several people badly burn
ed. No one knows how far the damage
extends The thumb has teen invaded.
and the town OF Kindee giriei with fire
and ashes and black leaves. sitting down
on the people In the resorts 10 the north.
WaIIIn, as far az can be learned, was
totally destroyed. The Sullivan Lumber
Company mills there and 100000 feet OF
lumber were burned. together with the
thirty houses that made UP the little set
tiement The people lost all they had.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

Delegates and visitors 20 the Baptist
Young Peoples Union annual convention.
in Baltimore. are advised that the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg. and Potomac route
Offers choice Of three trains day In
both directions between Richmond and
Baltimore. Trains leave both cities al
and evening. The run Is about five
hours only. and passes through the
national capital The round-frip fare il
A.70.
Information as TO this route may be OBJ
tanned from II. W. Cottrcll. State trans
portation leader. or from once Of tfafflc
manager OF Richmond. fredericksburg,
and Potomac rni!road, Byrd street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
THE ORDER OF ELKs.
Articles Of IncOrpOration-J. w.
Laube "a COrpOrator and \ Trustee.

WASHINGTON, July l2.--Artlcles OF In
corporation Of the Benevolent and Protec-
tive order OF Eks of the United States
OF America were flied in the District
Court to-day by Edwin r. Hay, Joseph Y.
Potts, John c. Maxwell. and Thomas J.
King, Of the District Of Columbia: Willard
G.. vanderth. Boston Mass: Peter j.
Campbell, OF Baltimore. Nd, and Joseph
w. I.aube. Of Richmond. Va.
The objects OF the association are set
forth TO be benevolent. social. ard altru-
istlc; the promotion and encouragement
OF manly friendship and kindly intercourse,
and the aiding. assisting. and protection
OF Its members and their families.
William G.. Vanderth, Peter j. Camp
bell. and Joseph W. Laube are named as
trustees for the first year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
Low Rates Ia baltimore and Hes
turn-n., =. 4 y. n. u.

Account Of meeting Of Baptist Young
Peoples Union. the Richmond. Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railroad will sell
round-trip tickets to Baltimore at tho
one-way rate-A7o. Tickets on saie at
Byrd Street Station or Richmond Trans
fer Company. Ninth and Main streets.
July 18th and 18th; not good for going
trip after nth; final limit, August 5tns
1895. G. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
To Delegates and visItOrs Ia the NJ
". y. q. A. Convention.

by the Richmond, Fredericksburg. and
Potomac railroad the run TO Baltimore
Is made In five hours. Should you be
called home hurrIediy. there are four
trains daily Sundays excepted from Bal
timore to Richmond and three trains on
Sunday.
The round-trip rate Is $40
Information as 10 this route may be
obtained from Mr.. II. W. Cottrcll. State
transportation leader. or from ONCE OF
traffic manager OF Richmond. Freiericks-
burg. and Potomac railroad. Byrd-strcot
station
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

Round-trip tickets to Virginia Beach.
Norfolk. or Newport News Saturday
night. July 20. 1856. on the new and hand
some steamer Pocahontas. good to return
from Norfolk the following Tuesday.
Steamer viii leave Richmond at 10 O'Clock :
returning. leave Norfolk. Sunday. 4.
NJ; arriving In Richmond Sunday night
In time for eisctric-cars. No dsst; cool
breexes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
picnIcs In the suburbs. with the evening
spent in dancing.

picnIcs in the suburbs. with the evening
spent in dancing.
NO TROUBLE OF ANY SORT.
BOSTON. July 12-THe Little Red
School-house borne on the top Of long
pole In barouche. was the principal
feature Of the arrangements parade here
TO-DAY.
There was no trouble OF any sort expe-
rienced during the march from Cooper
square to the New York and New Eng
land depot. where the party took trains
for Highland Lake Grove TO enjoy the an
nual picnic.
Tie procession was headed by guard
of honor. under Deputy Pierce.
IN NOVA SCOTIA.
HALIFAX. ". s., July i2.-The Orange
men paraded this morning for tie .irst
time In the history Of Halifax. The demon
stratlon passed cff without incident. Eight
or nine hundred took part in the pro-
cession which was viewed by large
crowds.
a LARGE PROCESSION.
TORONTO, ONT. July I2.-The Orange
procession here to-day was the largest in
many years, fully 5000 members of the
order being In line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

CHARLESTON. w. VA, July l2.-fSpe-
cial)-Governor Maccorkie and Adjutant-
General Holiey left this evening for the
EIkhon region. A private telegram re-
ceived this morning caused evident con-
sterration at headquarters. and the two
soon had their grips packed. and were
on the way to the valley. Troops at the
scene are now looked upon az certainty.
MBRYDE TO MEET MAcCORKLE.
COLUMBUS. O.. July l2.-Secretary
Patrick McBryde. Of the United Nine
Workers. has been summoned to Charles
ton, w. Va. TO copfer with Governor
MacCorkle In regard to the calling out
Of State troops 10 suppress rioting In the
Pocahontas mines. He viii 60 there to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
A nRAcrxe PLUNGE IN THE SURF.
Trilby Excursicn 10 Norfolk. vlrs
ginia Beach, and Ocean View.

ginia beach, and Ocean View.
Sunday. July 18th. and every sun.
day thereafter until recalled we will
run our select seashore excursions vie
Norfolk and Western railroad to Norfolk.
Virginia Beach. and Ocean View. Train
leaves Byrd-street Union) station az SO
o'clock A. NJ, sharp Returning. leaves
Norfolk ut Z o'clock =. NJ. stopping only
at Petersburg and suffolk. Fare for tho
round trip: Richmond to Norfolk. Il: Ia
Virginia Beach. 80. and 10 Ocean View.
sl.l5. Special vestibuie coaches for ladies'
and their escorts. Reduced rates for
meals at Princess Anne and Ocean View
hotels for our people. Close connection
at Norfolk for Virginia Beach and Ocean
View trains. We leave promptly on time.
A daylight ride: no loss Of sleep; q good
dinner. and a nice dip In the ocean. all
by going on the Trilby Excursion. Tick
cts for sale at the train. Chair-cars 90
the Virginia Beach train.
Captain =. X. NICHE.
X. T. ADAMS.
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13

system OF the Mutual Guarantee Build.
ing and Loan Association enables II to
make more loans. satisfy asore Of 10
members. and mature It's stock sooner
than any association not operating with
that system.
No. 1913 east Main street, opposite tia
most ONCE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
Re.iwn In Indignation.

Topeka. KAN. July l2.-Messfs. Tub
lie Scott. John Armstrong. and James
Humphrey. directors OF the Hutchinson
(Kan.) reformatory. rendered their resIg-
nations to Governor Morrill, this morning
rather than submit 10 an investigation Of
the charges OF extravaganza and w.tsteful
against them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
Excursion Ia Old Poist and Norfolk
sunday N0rnfnW, July 18th,

and every SUNDAY until further no.
tIce. Train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio
depot at $50 A. NJ. sharp. returning.
leaves Old Point at I'D o'clock y. a..
sharp. Tickets bought 10 go 10 Norfolk
on this train good to return on this train
and Monday morning train only. Rount
trIp 10 Norfolk and OLD Point only 81. spe-
clal rates at Hyseia and other hotels.
This IN a fast train. and leaves promptly
on tiine--s hours and Is minutes run.
Captain J. T. BAILEY & CLASH.
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-13
oRAxGEMEN PARADE IN PEACE
The Little Red school, ouse-Pic
MICS and Dancing.

NEW YORK, July l3-Orangemen pa
raded every where throughout Canada and
the Northern and Western States to-day
without molestation anywhere. 50 far as
heard from. The greatest number Of pa.
raders--4.000- reported from Philadel-
phia. the home Of Grand-Master Kennedy.
The programme was uniformly tbs same.
A parade In the forenoon was followed BY