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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

The largest Krupp guns have range of
seventeen miles and fire two shots min
ute.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
DOWN ON HOBG0BL|NS,
DR.. w. N. Hailman Would Not
Have Them Dance in
Schoolbooks.
Indian Teachers Thoroughly Enjoy
a Fine Literary and Musical
Programme.

The schooIteachers Of San Francisco
took half-hoIday yesterday and went
out to the Girls High School, at Geary
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

Leaves every day at r. NJ, carrying Pullman
Palace Drawing-room Sleepers, also Modern Up
holstered Tourist Sleeping-cars with clean linen
and bedding and in charge Of a porter, run daily
through to Chlca 60 via Kansas City. Annex cars
for Denver and ST. Louis. ,
Personally conducted Boston Excursions via
Kansas City, Chicago, Montreal and the White
Mountains leave every Wednesday.
The best railway frop California TO the East.
New rails, new ties; dust: interesting scenery;
and good meals in Harvey's dining-rooms.
Ticket Office-644 Market Street,
Chronicle Building
Telephone Main 1881.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

Dining Dining Tables
Door from the b G,
-, 49, heavy fel 10 W S
dDleS. for m a n S i o n S
down to the modest little So
sort they're all here.
To be brief: 4o3, all at a
clip.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

CREEK ROUTE FERRY,
From SAN faaEgIsC0-Foot Of Market Street {Slip 81
+7l5 500 HOGAN. tloo 1890 t3:sl
400 t5oo ss:ooP.M.
From eAKLkHD-soot Of DrcadTay.-- 900 SOC
l00oAM. tl2:oo 100 t2:oo $500 t4:se
.S0or.M.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
Atlantic
AND
Pacific
SANTA PE EXPRESS.
RAILROAD
Trains leave and arriys q
Market-Street Ferry.

To Chicago via A. & p
Direct Line
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
The Charter Amendments.
THE TWO RECEPTIONS TONIGHT.
Governor 10 Welcome Law-NaI<ers
and the Public.

The reception rendered by Governor
O'Ferrall 10 the Legislature will take
place at the Governors Mansion tonight
from to Il o'clock. Every member Of
the General Assembly has been honored
with a special invitation to be present,
and there will also be very large at
tendance Of Richmond people. both ladies
and gentlemen. TO whom a generous in
vitatiOn has been extended. and who viii
embrace this opportunity Of calling on the
Governor and paying their respects to the
Chief Magistrate Of the Commonwealth.
The Governors staff will be present.
and in consequence of the absence OF
Mrs. O'Ferrall, on account of the recent
death of Colonel William c. Knight. Mrs
James Lyons, the wife Of Colonel James
Lyons, the Governors Chief Of Staff will
assist In receiving. aided by the following
ladies: Mrs. Boykln. Mrs. Harwood. Mrs.
Barley, Mrs. Dudley. and Mrs. i easants,
the wives Of the other STAFF officers, Mrs.
Joseph Bryan, Mrs. Stephen Putney. Mrs.
T.. -. Hotchkiss. Mrs. NJ am 5. Valentine
Mrs. Charles f. Boiling, Mrs Mary Louise
Harrison, and Misses Halves. Cameron.
Lewis Scott, Tayloe. Peasants, Rely,
Huntington. Wormley, Morton, Dunlop,
Walker and Hayes.
Governor - erfdll regrets very muCh
that his reception should take place at
the time Of the reception OF Rev. DR..
Hoge. but the accidental coincidence was
unavoidable. as his Excellency had fixed
February 9th as the date for his re-
cepton, and announced ii before it was
known that there would be a reception
rendered 10 Or. Hoge tonight. But the
ladies of DR.. Hoges church were not will
ing 10 let the fifty-frst anniversary OF
his pastorate, which occurs to-day, pass
without reception I'm honor Of the event.
Pastor Fifty-One Years.
Tie ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church will tender TO Rev. DR.. NJ. ID.
Hoge reception in the lecture-room of
the church at o'clock tonight, in honor
OF the ffty-first anniversary of Or. Hoges
pastorate Of that church, which occurs
to-day. There viii be a very large at
tendance Of Or. Hoge's friends, including
many children of the church, who have
been specially invited to be present.
DR.. Hoge is very much disappointed at
not being able TO attend the Governors
reception, as he had especially wished 10
be present, but the unexpected coinci-
dence Of the two receptions will necessar-
lily prevent him from carrying out his in
tention of calling on the Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Crew Of Shin Dnxi. Landed.

QUARANTINE, 5. l.. February 25.-The
steamer Curacao, OF the Red y Line, ar
rived at Quarantine early this morning
from ports in Venezuela. Among those
on board the Curacao were twenty ship
wrecked mariners. Captain ClaXton. AMI
the crew OF the American ship william
c. Davis. who were transferred from Tie
Nova Scotia bark StrathIsla TO the Cula-
Goa on February oath, having been picked
up by the Strathisla on February IsL
about 80 miles east OF Cape Hatteras.
The Davis was from Manila for NeW
York, with sugar. She became disabled 1
the series Of gales which began February
18th. and was abandoned on the -ist
waterlOgged. Captain Cllxton set che
wreck on fire before abandoning her. ITS
crew lost everything, except what they
wore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
THE PETRIFIED BODY.
History of the Remarkable Dis
cOvery I'm south Carolina.

The petrifed body OF a man. now being
exhibited at No. 622 east Broad street.
is most remarkable study, which is the
beginning TO attract the attention OF
the Richmond people. L is claimed by
those having 1t in charge that this Is
the most perfect case Of the petrification
of human body ever known.
Every line OF the mans face Is plainly
marked, and If there should be living any
friend Of the deceased he would en-
counter no difficulty in recognizing the
man. on the breast a scar IS plainly
visible, and this I'm all probability is the
result of a wound which doubtless
brought the man to his death. II is sup
posed that the man was killed in the
Revolutionary war, and that the scar
represents the spot where he was struck
The body was found by fisherman on the
banks Of the Saluda, near Columbia
s. c., last November. II weighs 4l3 pounds
The feet were first discovered protruding
through the sand. The owner of the
corpse Of stone was Immediately offered
5000 for his find, but refused TO accept
this sum. starting upon the road with
the pctrified wonder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
ELEyENTH-HOUR CHANGE.
BaIdisera, Instead of PeiIoux. Il
Command Italians In Africa.

ROME, February 26.-For some reason
not clearly explained, Lieutenant-Gene-
raj Baldisera, commanding the military
division OF Novara, has been appointed
at the last moment to the chief COM
mand Of italian forces in Africa. instead
of Lieutenant-General Pelloux, whose ap-
pointment was announced on Monday.
The government has received informa-
ton that the Abysslnia army, after pass
ing Marcia, returned to Adua, where they
went into camp.
King Humbert will go to Naples on
February 2Sth, and remain there over
February 2Sth. for the purpose of sa-
luting the troops which are about 10
start to reinforce the Italian army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27

The Richmond Howlt2ors VII tonight
hold a smoker az their armory, and
about 800 invitations have been issued
to the affair which will no doubt prove
delightful event, as this Organizatio
knows how to have a good time and make
those who visit them enjoy themselves
The officers OF all OF tho military com
panes In the city. and those OF the seve-
raj Confederate camps have been in
vited 10 be present. while the Howltzer
Association Will be on hand in a body.
Informal addresses Will be the order of
the evening. There will DO no speeches,
but "reminiscences Of the late war will be
related, and sociabiiity. without Formally,
Will be observed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
THE RICHMOND DIspArcH-rHURsDAY. FEBRUARY 1896.

through you. to my friends and the
people generally. my heartfelt thanks TOT
the sympathy shown US and the efficient
aid rendered us in our recent misfortune
But for this my losses would have beeh
very great. and the burden Of RESPONSE
bility felt for those committed 10 our
care would have been insupportable. For
the Fire Department / have nothing
but praise. To their heroic efforts II Is
due that the house was not entirely de-
stroyed, and to the police and the num-
berless ready helpers IL due the preser>
walton Of most Of our property.
This is another manifestation TO us OF
the goodness OF this people for which we
will ever be grateful. The unfortunate
interruption 10 our work will be for
few days only. We expect TO renew our
regular school duties Friday morning or
on Monday at the latest.
Very truly, etc.
JOHN IT. POWELL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Crew of the Stacht In Boston.

BOSTON. February 26.-Tne steam-coi-
uer Santult, which arrived to-day.
brought Captain Taylor and the crew 81
the two-masted schooner II. l.. Stachr
from Newport News Hst IN red'' ''
Philadelphia. with cord-woOd. Heavy
weather and ice rendered the scho1n.f
unmanageable. She sprang aleak. and BIO
came waterlogged. and the crew was
forced to abandon her forty miles eas'
OF Hog Island. They took 10 the yaH.
with some provisions. and on Satufd
hailed a steamer. which. Captain Ta}-oi
saws. was the British boat Parnass =.
and which passed close by them. DI'
offered no assistance. At 40 +. NJ, OF
the 23d. they were picked up by the san
TUT. suffering severely from exposure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
THE SCENE AT THE RUNS.
Fragments of Walls stiII Standing
Towers MAY EaII-Othcr Nofcs


The ruins Of the once-beautiful church
were visited by thousands OF people yes
terday. Police had been stationed there
by Chief Howard, and the streets were
roped off very much In the same manner
that they were on the day previous This
had been done owing 10 the dangerous
condition Of the towers and fragments
OF walls of the burned building now
standing. Steps will be Immediately taken
to rae the towers and walls, as In their
cracked condition they may fall at any
time.
WHY 1T BURNED so FAST.
Many people We're greatly astonished
that the building burned so rapidly. This
can be easily explained. Starting in the
furnace-room, IL had made great pro-
gress before discovery, and the oiled par
titons and the combustible furnishings
were all that the hre-iend could desire
to feed upon. The wind was OF material
aid in the deplorable work OF destruction.
ENGINES CHOKED UP.
The mains at that point are only 6-inch.
and this would hardly have been sum,
cient had there been no other trouble.
There was other trouble. however After
the fire had been subdued almost a buck
etful of leaves and trash were taken
.. and the strainer 10 one of the hose
Of engine No. 3 was found filled with
leaves. which had been sucked up from
the iire-plug. Other steamers were Grip
pied similarly and ii was remarkable that
as much water and as great pressure as
were secured could have been obtained.
The Fire Department extend their
thanks to the kind people in the neigh
borhood OF the church who so kindly
furnished refreshments to the tired. hard
working fre-fghters.
While fighting the fire In the church
Chief Fuller and several firemen were
surrounded by flames. They had to dash
through il 10 escape.
Firemen Umlauf, OF Truck 3. and Kelly
and Clark. of No. Company, were re-
ported sick yesterday, as a result OF the
fire.
Dr. Hatcher said yesterday morning
that he felt quite homeless until DR..
Kerr appeared before breakfast. and
turned over TO him the keys OF his
cosey study In the First Presbyterian
church. for his exclusive use.
Card from Mr.. Powell.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
beg that you will allow me to express
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Cuban Flag In Paris.

PARIS. February pa slight dis
turbance took place in front Of the Of
fees OF the Petit Partisan, growing out
Of the fact that the managers OF that
paper had hoisted a Cuban flag over
the building. Many Spaniards residents
OF Paris. objected 10 the display OF the
flag and a crowd OF them assembled In
front OF the building and cheered for
Spain. They were dispersed by the po-
lice, and some OF them were arrested
but were released after a short deten-
ton in the police station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Brief hits of Local News,

Senator LeCato received telegram
yesterday announcing that fire Tuesday
night destroyed the Masonic Temple and
two stores and the postohice at Wacha-
pocaque. in Accomac.
The Sunday school OF the Unitarian
church will have its first social meeting
this evening at o'clock at 2l0 north
Fifth street. There will be music. reci-
tations, and refreshments by the chill
dren. Everybody very cordially invited.
Mr. John SHELTON Williams's party have
returned from delightful trip TO the
Mardi Gras Mr.. Wiliams's guests were
the Misses Tenant, Miss Ray Ellyson.
and Messrs. W. o. SHELTON, II. L. Ca
bell. Frank Davenport. and Lancaster
williams
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Another Fight I'm Abyssinia.

ROME, February 26.-Advices received
by the government from Adlgrat, the
Italian headquarters in Abyssinia. state
that the Italian troops have had another
engagement with the force under com.
mand OF Ras Sebat, one OF the native
chiefs, who some time since deserted the
Italians. taking with him quite number
OF his followers. The battle resulted in
the defeat of the Abyssinans, who lost
sixty killed and hundred wounded.
Nine OF the Italian soldiers were killed
and twenty-eight wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
"THE AMERICAN SORROW,
Salvation Army situation sO-CnIled
by the "War Cry."

LONDON. February 26.-The "War
Cry" the official journal Of the Salvation
Army, publishes a statement, signed by
Bramwell Booth, chief Of staff in Lon
don, under the caption THE American
Sorrow" The statement includes the let
tiers leading up to the resignation of
Ballington Booth, commander OF the Sal
walton Army in the United States. and
concludes as follows: THE resignation Of
BallingtOn Booth is deeply deplored, but
the General has only given fresh proof
Of his conscientious and resolute deter
mination to administer the affairs of the
Salvation Army without regard to family
or personal preferences"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
TWO PRETTY WEDDINGS.
Miss Agnes Brown and Mr.. v. ID.
Gates United Yesterday Afternoon.

y very pretty wedding was solemnlzed
at LaurelStreet Methodist church yes
terday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. when
Miss Agnes Brown became the bride Of
Mr.. n. ID. Gates.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
T. j. Taylor, pastor of the church. as
sisted by Rev. w. Asbury Christian, Of
Asbury Methodist church.
The maid OF honor was Miss Seneora
J. Brown. sister of the bride, while Mr..
II. l.. Bailey was the best man. Messrs.
John c. Pearman. Browner Gates, w. J.
Brown, Jr., and Sidney Gates acted as
ushers.
The bride was attired In travelling
suit OF imperial serge. with Dresden silk
and pearl ornaments. The maid of honor
wore white organdie gown, point lace,
with trimmings TO match.
The bride is n daughter Of Mr.. w. j.
Brown. a well-known grocer in the West
End. while the groom is the mechanical
engineer for the Davis Boot and Shoe
Company
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left via the York-River Line for
Baltimore and other northern points.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Last night at the residence of the BRIDE
'NNN -NS' ''S NV III NtfiNy -hAtu Sbttli
Miss Ora L. Cartwright became the
wife of Mr.. w. H. Mattox. Rev. Joel r.
Tucker of East-End Baptist church. per
forming the ceremony.
The residence was prettily decorated
and the bridal party, preceded by their
ushers. entered the parlor, where the
happy couple were united.
The bride was becomingly ettired in a
beautiful gown of white organdie. trim
med with Irish-point lace.
The ushers were Messrs W. i. Ander-
son (best NAM. Benjamin Frances, w. T.
Mcdowell, and Sidney Gates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
BRITISH ARBITRATION LEAGUE.
Ang1O-Amcrican Peace Prospect
Lust of Gold.

LONDON. February 26-At the annual
meeting OF the Arbitration League this
evening n resolution was adopted eX-
pressing Joy at the rapid. almost mar
vellous progress, Of the movement for
the establishment Of a permanent court
OF arbitration for the settlement OF DIFF
ferences between Great Britain and the
United States. and the hopeful prospect
for the speedy achievement OF the pro-
ject. There was adopted also resolu-
ton declaring that lust OF gold and land
were at the bottom of the present trou-
bles In the Transvaal and elsewhere. and
denouncing the unrighteous practices
adopted for the qualification Of this lust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Evacuation of Egypt.

PARIS. February 6.-The Figaro says
the European foreign offices are now dis.
cussing the Egyptian question in the
light OF whether Great Britain has en-.
tered into any engagement 10 evacuate
that country, and also whether the cir
cumstances are favorable TO evacuation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
The Missionary Home and school.

Rev. A. Z. Saunders. ID. D.. of the
Assembly Home and School, at Freder-
lcksburg, which Is designed Tor the edu-
cation OF children OF missionaries. will
give an account Of the interesting work
being done at his school before the En-
deavor society Of the Church OF the
Covenant Sunday night at o'clock, In
the Blble-class-room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
The Grace-street Revival.

Although Grace-Street church has been
destroyed, the great revival continues.
There was a fine meeting last night at
the Second church, whore DIR. Broughton
will preach again tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Wholesale Lumber-DcaIcrs Fail.

NEW YORK, February 26.-Robinson &
Booth, wholesale dealers In lumber made
an assignment to-day. The firm had been
In business some twenty-five years. No
statement of assets or liabilities has as
yet been given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Hote, md po.t-omce purn.a.

SLATER. MO. February 3-Fire to-
tally destroyed the Hotel Hughes and the
post-office building early this morning.
The loss is about $4,000. half insured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Admiral Eye No More.

OMAHA, NEB.. February 26--James
F. Fyife. Rear Admiral. United States
navy, retired. died at his home. at
Pierce, Neb, last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
Fire In Savannah h.

SAVANNAH. GA, February ~
b. Hull & Co.'S wholesale grocery Wa'
damaged by fire this morning 70 the eN'
tent OF $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27

Who are afraid TO trust the people
the men who wish TO refer the
charter amendments to the people, or
the men who oppose this reference? Say,
who are the men who are afraid TO trust
the people?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
mortal and Literary Association merely DC
allowed 10 have their CUSTODY
The pilot Bill sleeps

mortal and Literary Association merely DC
allowed TO have their custody
The pilot Biu sleeps.
The House Committee on Finance. Cur
repcy. and Commerce. Mr. John ;. Har-
wood. chairman, held meeting iast
night to consider Mr. Cookies bill TO
exempt barges engaged in the coal trade
with any port In this commonwealth
from the piiotage license ana after some
discussion. the measure was indefinitely
postponed by the body. which means that
1; Is billed in committee"
As one OF the members OF the COM
mittee expressed IL, IL was night be-
tween vhe Chamber OF Commerce OF
Richmond and the Chamber Of Com
mcrce of Norfolk
Colonel William Lamb and Captain
Marshall. the latter the attorney for the
Pilot Association of Virginia and both
OF Norfolk. spoke In favor OF the BILL
while Messrs. s. ID. Crenshaw. 5. w
Travers. j. c. Curtis. and \. ID. Lander.
kin. representing the Chamber OF Com
merce OF this city. addressed the COM
mittee In opposition 10 the measure. II
coal barCes were TO be exempt from the
piotage tax, then they could see no
reason, these gentlemen said. why other
vessels should not be treated likewise
After both sides had been heard the
COMMITTEE hfCiufl 10 utSpuSt OF the Dill
as stated above.
For Steam Dredging.
The Senate Committee on Fish and
Game last night reported favorably bill
permitting steam dredging on all the
natural oyster-beds and grounds Of the
state.
The Governor yesterday communicated
TO the General Assembly the resignation
Of Judge Keeling of the County Court
OF Princess Anne county. and an election
TO I'll the office will be held to-day The
only candidate thus far on the field is
Mr.. Wood. OF that county. who was at
the Capitol yesterday. He Will probably
be elected.
The Charter Amendments.
The House Committee on Counties.
Cities. and Towns did not vote on the
Richmond-charter amendments yesterday
afternoon. as was expected As there
was an afternoon session of the House,
the Committee postponed It's meeting IN
ti this morning at 10 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27
LOST, sTRAYED. AND FOUND.

LOST, A SMALL FOX TERRIER,
body white. face black and tan; very
short tail. Reward II returned to NO -
west Franklin street. - "S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-27

Richmond Va, February %, 1896.
Mr.. Ezekiel:
Dear Sir.-Your kind proposition IS
gratefully accepted. Go ahead.
and work it out, and my people will not
forget 10 be grateful.
Yours sincerely,
W. Il. HATCHER.
l have selected Wednesday next, March
4th, as the day on which 20 per cent. of
all goods sold will be donated to the re-
building fund Of Grace-Street Baptist
church, and ask a generous Response from
the public generally.
Il. a. EZEKIEL,
3l3 east Broad street.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-18
wEYLER ON MAcEo.

New York, December ID
The World correspondent at
Havana sends tonight The fol
lowing signed statement from
General Weyler deathi
The paper will print the or
'iginal Spanish, of which the
following is a translation:
Havana, December a.
Maceo died as a result OF
the feeble state in which were
the insurgeDt bands ut Havana.
Doubtless before the sudden
attacks and the constant per-
seculion Of the battalion Of San
quetin they were losing ground
To reorganize those bands
he put him self at their head
and for ;his lie died with part
of the staff accompanying him.
ain the same manner have
died many generals In the wars
all over The world.
"Maceo was net killed in
ambush.
"My assertion can be proven
by the fact that the Spanish
column which fought aeainst
his forces were strong enough
| in her to reIake the bodies
OF Macpo and the son Of Max
imo Gomez. which was carried
away from the field.
"Maceo was surrounded with
his own men. who embarked
with him and passed the trocha
it is affirmed By his own phys
| irian, DR.. Hertucha.
ut Is not true that Macao
vas coming fer any conference
with me-. can prove it. The
first reason is that ] was in the
province of Pinar del Rio;
Therefore, how could l summon
him to the province of Havana.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-18
ANOTHER STEP.
House to House Collection of
Letters To Be Tried on a .
Small Scale.

Washington, D. c. Dec.
14.-Postmaster General WIZ
son has issued an order ex-
tending the house to house
collection and delivery letter
system, SO as to provide for
the sale of postage and special
delivery stamps through or
ders to letter carriers on slips
contained in a unique Official
stamp-selling envelope to be
furnished by the Postal I'M
provement Company. The
order provides for one OF the
most radical Improvements
yet made in the postal system.
1t will be tried in Washington
at once, and if found practical
extended gradually. 1t is OK
pected to largely increase
stamp sales as soon as the
system becomes general. The
house to house collection OF
mail by means Of ingeniously
contrived boxes has already
been adopted and extended to
twenty-five FIR e e delivery
cities.