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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Med from HIs Wonnds.

Wyndham Lipscomb. the negro lad stab
bed in the abdomen by Montague +.
Banks, another colored youth. on Sunday
night at the corner Of Tenth and BYRD
streets, died from his wound about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. II was appa-
rent from the first that Lipscomb's In
turles were fatal. and. although Drs.
Labenberg and Moncure did all they
could 10 save the boy, his death was
only a question Of a short time. His
internal ORGANS had been seriously in
cised. and death resulted from shock and
internal hemorrhages. Coroner Taylor
will hold an Inquest at IL o'clock this
morning. Lipscomb was only Is years
of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Sudden Death of Mrs. Woodbridge.

Mrs. Joseph Woodbridge OF No POI
east " street. who was only married last
January, died suddenly at her home about
4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Deceased had
enjoyed the best Of health, and a few
weeks ago went TO visit friends and rela-
tives near Norfolk She contracted ma
larlal-fever during her visit. and returned
home 10 receive the best medical treat
ment. She was no worse than usual Sun
day until about FIVE minutes before she
died, when she was taken with a choking
sensation. and soon expired.
Mrs Woodbridge was Miss Mamie Louise
Holdsworth, daughter OF Mr.. William 4.
Holdsworth, superintendent of the Hen
rico County PoOr-House, and WAS a young
lady of many beautiful traits OF cha
racter. She was consistent member
OF ST. Johns Episcopal church. at which
historic old edifice she was married
The funeral will take place this after
noon AZ o'clock from ST. Johns church.
and the interment Will be made in Oak
wood Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Returned from the MinstreIs.

Treasurer Phil. McNiyen. OF the Acade-
my OF Music, who is associated with
Nessrs. Leath & Mosely in the manage
ment OF Barlow Brothers Minstrels. has
returned from a two-weeks' tour with
the company. Mr. McNlven reports that
the company has met with success ~
every engagement. and the new spapers
have, without any exception. given thu
performance the most flattering notices.
The company, which numbers thirty peo-
Die. travels In a modern private car. which
relieves them OF the fatiguing hotel life.
and makes them appear fresh at their
nightly performance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
THE FAKIR Is FREE AGAIN.
vivian Proved to he ROmHncihS'
and lie Was Released.

Arthur Vivian. the English tramp sai'oI
who has been I'm the city jail for the past
two weeks because Of a marvellous yarn
he told I'm order 10 figure as a hero, has
been turned aloose
He was discharged from custody yes
terday morning b. order OF the United
States authorities. who proved him 10 De
a fakir Of the most pronounced type. II
VIII be remembered that vivian said ne
was a flbusterer and as such was cap
tured on the ship Three Friends aha
confined in Moro Castle. from whlcn
prison he finally made his escape.
The authorities here communicated with
DistTict-Attorney Frank Clark. OF the
Southern District OF Florida. and on yes
terday a letter was received from MIN, IN
which he says:
"NiVian rs not wanted here. and l am
satisfied that his story is cut out or the
whole cloth The steamer Three Friends
has never been al Newport News, nor mas
she ever had an English captain. she WAS
built here in Jacksonville. and her c1D
tain Is an American. born and raised
right here In addition 20 these facts. the
Three Friends has never been captufeg
nor has any Of her crew been Boz tho hand
o. the Spanish authorities. ! am satisned
that Vivian Is "a fraud"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
s.o.sssuI Richmond Boy.

Mr.. Richard Duckhart. artist On the
Corrier-Journal Of Louisville, KY, re-
turns TO his post tonight after lort-
nights vacation spent with bis father
In Henrico county. ,.,
picks" friends here will be Pleased
n hear OF his successes in the BLUEGRASS
state He was formerly a pupil OF
Messrs. Sheppard * Monyhan at the
Virginia Mechanics Institute. where ne
repeatedly bore off first honors. Thcughi
holding a very lucrative position as head
OF the art department on the Courier
Journal. he has higher aspirations ana
intends accepting a responsible POSITION
on one Of New York's illustrated maya
Zines. HIS friends wish him sodspeed and
success I'm hts art.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Virginia Cousins.

Virglnians generally. and the widely
ramified family OF Goode, of "Whitby"
James river, particularly, which has been
so worthily represented, will be gratiied
10 know that Professor G. Brown Goode,
Ii. D., OF the Smithsonian Institution,
has made material progress on new and
revised edition OF his admirable "Vir-
ginia Cousins" which was issued in 1857.
Professor Goode will be thankful for the
cooperation of all interested In his work.
These are legion. inasmuch as the de-
scendants Of John Goode, OF ''Whitby."
are represented In nearly every name OF
prominence In Virginia and the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Paid IN Omcinl Visit.

T. V. Turner. Grand Master OF the
Independent order Of Odd-Fellows OF
Virginia. accompanied by Past-Grand-
Master W. +. Larabee, OF Old Point. and
Grand-Trea surer j. ". Ferguson. Grand
Secretary T. Wiley Davis, and Grand
Warden J. II. Bailey, Of Richmond, paid
Unity Lodge, No. s., an official visit las'
Friday night. The Grand Master de.
liyered an interesting address. in the
course OF which he stated that the order
was In most prosperous condition
throughout the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
WAY RE A MURDER CASE.
Dir. Taylor Has n stomach from Nor
folk County TO AnnIyze.

folk County 10 AnnlSle'
DR.. W. II. Taylor. sate Chemist, on
yesterday received the stomach OF Mrs.
Huldah White. OF Norfolk county, whose
sudden death about June LIST last caused
considerable excitement in the neighbor-
hood Of her home.
The stomach was brought 10 DR.. Taylor
by the Norfolk county Coroner some
weeks ago. but was taken back. and was
only returned here yesterday.
Dr. Taylor will az once begin an analy-
sis. but, Of course. will not be able TO
determine what caused the deceased
death for some days yet.
The particulars Of the case 40 far as
known by Or. Taylor. are these: Mrs.
White lived with her husband, Mr.. George
r. white in Norfolk county until the LIST
Of June. when she took q dose or syrup
OF figs and died within tyo or three hours
thereafter with violent pains. She was
Inferred very soon after death and within
three days her husband elopsd with a ls-
vear-old girl to North Carolina. where
they were married. This hasty marriage
excited the suspicious OF the relatives OF
the deceased wife, and they had her re-
mains dlsinterred and the stomach ship
ped here for analysis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18

william Tinsley and William Moseley.
both colored. became engaged in a quarrel
no town last night about o'clock. and
MoseIey proceeded 10 slash Tinsley across
his throat with a razor. The ambulance
was summoned. and responded. with DR..
labenberg in charge. The Doctor found
n cash about four inches In length In
Tinsley's neck. which he dressed leaving
Tinsley at the Third Police Station. The
wound is not serious in its nature. Both
the negroes were arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18

The Atlanta Constitution OF Sunday
says:
Mr.. q. W. HollIngsworth. Of Petersburg
Va one OF the best known and mos,
popular men IN the old Dominion. has
moved 20 Atlanta to assume control OF
the Marion Hotel. lie was for a number
OF wears manager OF the Imperial Hotel.
in Richmond. and has a host OF friends
throughout the South.
Mr.. Hollingsworth is boniface OF the
ideal type. He has the characteristic
courtesy OF a true Nirginian, and he Is
known everywhere among the boys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
inland Came Down with Them.

Rev. Drs. Landrum and PitBhave return
ed from their eastern Journey They spent
a good portion Of their time on the sea.
and are as brown as a berry in conse-
ouence. They came and went by the
Gld Dominion Steamship Line on the
return trip Congressman r. p. Bland WAS
an hoard. and the preachers had the
opportunity Of hearing this staunch adyo-
cafe OF free coinage defend his views.
DIR. Iandrum viii leave for Georgia the
last OF this week HIS family will remain
i'm The city some weeks longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Looking for n HiEhuayman,

Detective ChaTles Gibson Is at work on
still hunt for a highwayman who Is
supposed to be operating in the central
portion OF the city.
Late last Saturday night as two OF the
young ladies' employed in a large dry
goods store were going home from their
work they were approached on south
Fifth street by white man, whose inten-
tion It was. judging from his actions, TO
rob them. The young ladies screamed, and
their cries attracted two gentlemen who
were in the neighborhood. The assailant
became alarmed and ran Off. followed by
the two men. who. however. were unable
TO catch him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Tbe Membership Committee.

The Red Men" and the Orange Boys"
are still fighting away at lively rate al
the Young Mems Christian Association,
and last night the former were in the
lead. having secured the names OF fifty
six new members to forty-fiye OF the
opposing team. While the excitement just
now at the association is nearly at
feyer-heat over the contest. the most
perfect friendliness prevails between the
teams. The Reds will tonight give a
banouet 10 the new members who have
thus far been secured. Toasts will be re-
sponded 10 by the bright young men Of
the Reds. and an enjoyable evening spent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
cap,aiu Taylor in snIt-Lake city.

Last Tuesdays Salt Lake Tribune, pub
Ushed at Salt Lake City, Utah. contains
an excellent picture Of eX-Chlef George
Watt Taylor. OF Richmond, who was IN
attendance on the convention Of chieIs
OF fire departments. which was held IN
salt Lake City last week. There are also
some complimentary paragraphs con-
cerning Captain Taylor in this publica-
tfoV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
WI, Attend the Reunion.

Pickett Camp held a meeting last night
M which an invitation was read from the
philadelphia Brigade inviting the organi-
zation to attend their reunion at Wash
ington September 18th. The camp decided
10 accept, and propose TO attend In a
body.
Comrades j. T.. Parrish and w. II. Per-
kinson were installed as members OF the
camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18

Commander James r. Gray requests all
members OF r. T. Lee Camp. No. /. Cen
fcdegatc Veterans, who desire TO attend
the unveiling OF the Powhatan Troop
monument 10 meet IN the camp hall on
Wednesday evening at s o'clock. An who
intend 10 80 Will be prompt In their at
tendance on this meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18

1894, page s, article emitted TAKE u
Chew: october ~ 1924. page 8. article en-
titled Pipe or Cigar; May Z. 1896. page
4. column 3. paragraph 8.
On Misrepresentation OF the facts Of
tho interview with the Book Committee
I'm their annual meeting I'm May. 1896: as
for example Fra Of June IS. 1896. editorial
entitled ''The Epworth Era: May q. 1895,
mage 4. column /, paragraph 3.
J. A. ODELL.
MANY WITNESSES HEARD.
The Banner Of Saturday evening last
says:
a. Yesterday afternoons session Or.
Y A. Young Dr. J. j. Tigert. and Mr..
.Iohn Daniel. for the prosecution. and
Afr. John r Pepper. OF Memphis: Mr..
Joe NJ. Ramsey. secretary and State or
ganizer for the league IN Tennessee: Miss
campbell OF Virginia, Mrs Dillon. edi-
Tor OF the Georgia State League depart
ment Of the Era: Charles c. Stahl, Ken
lucky state League editor. and DR.. New
man president Of the Alabama League
for Or. Steel. were examined.
At to-day's session Major Millsaps. Of
Mississippi: Mr.. J. ID. Hamilton. Mr. ID.
NJ. Smith and Or. J. J. Tigert we've
examined for the prosecution. after
which the committee rested its case. The
defendant will Introduce few other wit
nesses this afternoon. and some OF the
committee think the argument will be-
gin al this session. II IL, however. not
probab bic that the case will be concluded
before Monday or Tuesday.
MI T. r. Richardson and Mr. James
NJ. Ieech were examined, says the
American. as TO remarks made by Dr.
steel Ia the pulpit OF West End Methodist
church after his election as editor OF
the Tta. He was announcing his cleo
ton by the General Conference TO this
nositlon when he said In substance. that
IL was a question Of how tight they
drew the reins whether he would remain
i'm his new field Of labor or kick out Of
the traces" In other words, he would
run the Era untrammelled.
WAS PASTOR IN RICHMOND.
DR.. steel was chaplain OF the University
of Virginia some years ago, and succeeded
Dr. GranbeTy now Bishop as pastor OF
Rroad-street Methodist church IN this
city. He has held the pulpit Of the
foremost churches in Columbus Miss
Louisville, KY and Nashville. Tenn. He
made great fame by an grafton before
the Northern General Conference. where
he represented the Southern Church as
the fraternal delegate. lie ranks among
the most eloquent preachers I'm his church
He. however. fills the role OF a free
lance hitting right and left. He Is very
popular among the Methodists I'm the
North. and IL may be he will leave the
Southern Church for the northern branch
Or. Steel was in Richmond during the
last session Of the Virginia Conference
and addressed a large Epworth League
meeting.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02

when these vital tissues become fAtigued
and badly noruished. the bad effect 10
seen in failing digestion. distressing. ring
ing sounds in the ears. dizzy spells. de-
preston, neuralgia and lassitude. Spring
days afford every one the opportunity for
shaking OF old weaknesses and persist
emit disorders.
Physicians Of every school have been
from the start urged to inquire into the
formula OF Paine's celery compound. that
they might satisfy themselves OF its won
derful power Of making the sick well.
Prof. Edward E. Phelps, n. D., LIZ D.. az
soon as he presented Paine's celery COM
pound to his fellow physicians. was al
ways anxious to have the invigorator
tried in cases that had resisted the usual
methods Of treatment, that he might prove
the truth OF every claim made for his
newly discovered formula for Paine's cell
cry compound. The great remedy always
gave relief. and In % cases out Of 100 made
people we'll.
Paine's celery compound cannot DO
judged by the standard Of any ordinary
medicine. sarsaparilla or nerve tonic. 1t
IL q great modern. scientific discovery.
singularly unlike any remedial agent that
has ever aimed to effect Q similar purpose
Ito make people well.
Paine's celery compound n the one real
spring remedy known today that never
fails to benefit. Get Paine's celery COM
pound. and only Paine's celery compound
II you wish to be we'll
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

John n. Ward, the baseball player, has
been offered $S.t0 TO manage the Louis
vile baseball team, both OF and on the
field.
nence IN ISIS through his connection with
the Investigation OF charges directed al
James @. tsls ne. - dead at his home In
Raxbury. Mass
Princess Beatrice, younges, daughter OF
Queen Victoria. and widow OF Prince Hem
~ OF Bsi;saherg, has been appointed gov
ernor Of the Isle o. Wight. the ofyice pre-
v.ously held by her husband
Al the San Francisco races Friday the
winners were; Hair-mile. san Ma,eo. 20:
mile and ore-Qnsrter. q. r. Morris s.leis
one mile Joan, i;i,s.: FIVE furionxs, imp
Santa Bella. i.l4A. six fur.ongs Tlb,srtt,s
lis. six furionss. Yankee Doodle, i.isss.
The protoco, lately decided upon be-
twen Chile and Argentine Republic has
been signed. The treaty between chile
sad Bolivia has been ratified, ana fhe
state % armed truce ceases Dsfiuite
peace 10 settled. an3 by the arrsngeussr,
Chilean
The remains o. Gen. W. O. G-sssa,,
were removed from the vault In Oaky-sod
cemetery on Friday and were ,akar ~,
ecard train for Washington City, where
the final inssrnent VIII be made in AR
iinStoa cesaeievy. Mrs. Gresham ana hsr
sen otbo accompanied .hs body.
All the Western roads have agreed .s,,
the Northern Pacific raay rus hsrx.ss
excursions over rs line May 5 ursiar ma
usual eorats snrs. and At a rate o. --.s
fare. Plus s.. Tor the r,ani ,r4a tn.
Great Northern has given notice sNa, h.
does bot desire 20 participate in mo sx
cutssors. and ~ tickets VII b fsss,ss =,
Points or it, lines ~
Representative Gardner. Of Nag rsr.sx
from the committee Oh labor has s,,hrss,.
ted % the house. she fsvorrAi@ reTs7-- ~,
the SSuthwtck III % protect sraa l.h.1-
AID the industries IN which II Is en-,
played from '5he luxurious effects - 80
wet labor" by e0aaniaS the sale 81 ss,ess-
Manufacture by convict labor - fse
state u vn-ch ,hey are Produces
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02

A Congressman 10 . public servant In
the full sense Of the word.
He 10 responsible to his constituents. to
his party. to himself-the honorable ONCE
10 full OF hard. thankless work. and heavy
responsibility.
Congressman william W. Grout In CRATE
full to the friend who directed him to
Paines celery compound. when prolonged
ofi1cial work had well nigh exhausted his
health and strength. His letter reads:
Committee on Expenditures the War
Dept House Of Representatives, U. 8.
Washington d. c.. Feb - 1855.
found relief In Paine's celery COM
pound for insomnia Its action on the cir
culation and digestion was also beneficial.
Very truly yours. William W. Circuit
There il something wrong when one feels
tired all the time" 1t II contrary to
every condition OF good health.
There ought to be no necessity Of drum
ming. into the ears Of tired men and wo-
mel who feel they are broken In health.
and are every day losing In weight and
strength. the urgent need OF taking Paine .
celery compound, now It's spring. to re-
store their spent nerve force and purify
their blood.
Some Of the earliest good results no.
ticed from taking Paine's celery compound
during these spring days IL . regularity
Of the bowels. . better appetite. sound
deep, and good digestion. A healthy blood
supply y regulated BY the nerves. and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02

The Trial of the Ba,tle.n,p OREGON

Washington City. April 30.-Instructions
were sent forward from the navy DEPART
ment today to San Francisco for the trial
of the battleshlp Oregon. The conditions
OF the trial trip will be precisely the same
as those In the case of her sister ships, the
Indiana and the Massachusetts,. The trial
will take place over q thirty-one-k knot
course In the Santa Barbara channel, Just
outside Of the old Olympia course As
there has been strong spirit Of emuia-
ton manifested between the ship
builders OF the Atlantic and the
Pacific coasts. much interest 10
felt In the outcome of the Oregon's
trial. The California builders are express
ing confidence that they will be able to
match the Is eo.s knots OF the Massachu-
sets. when the trial IL run OF. which will
be as soon as the board can receive the
INSTRUCTIONS mailed today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02
WOES OF THE ARMENrANs.

They Must Embrace Islam, Endure
Persecution or Leave the Country.
New York. May 1.-The National Ar
menian Relief Committee has received q
document from Turkey. showing the feel
ing Of many Of the survivors Of the Ar
menian massacres. 1t says:
1T II now more than i've months that
sword, fire. famine and cold have been
doing their fearful work among IN. Not
less than D0.00o Of our people, largely men
ana women from the influential and pro-
ductive classes. have fallen victims to
the fury OF our prosecutors. More than
5000 have under threats Of instant death
professed Islam. Thousands OF our sis
ters and daughters have been Violently
carried or TO the harems OF the Turks and
Kurds
Not less than 5000 Of our principal men,
including many GregoriAn priests and
Protestant pastors and teachers, are Ian
gushing IN Turkish dungeons, arrested on
utterly baseiess charges and given no op-
porfunfty TO yindicate themselves. very
large part OF our property has been stolen
or destroyed. and all our business Il par
alyzed; what property we sim own u
largely worthless" 1t II then shown that
though massacre and open plumber have
been forbidden. no thought Of security
can be entertained.
Regarding the future the message saws.
Ahiec poSSlpfc cousses OF action are Ope0
to us. First. we can surrender all tn At
our fathers have chung to during .h-ir
many years OF oppression and sufYerinzs
We can abandon our faith, profess Islam
and lose ourselves and our children In the
mass OF Mosiem monasteries: second. w.
can 30 on patiently dragging the chains
OF our oonquerors and bearing their in
suits and abuses, wasting away our i,ycs
ana or strength In igr1obie seryitude
or. third. we can seek in other lands ana
among Hberty-ioying people. new homes
ana new hopes OF enterprise and bope..s
After recifing the terrors ATTENDING the
hrrt two alternatives. the document savs
OF the third: Only two things We NEED
10 know FIRST. viii our sultan permit
US TO emigrate? Second. win the Chris-
tian nations who have been witneases a.
cur snfferings grant Us an asylum In their
borders and give us aid IN time Of our dls-
sressy'
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-02
rhc rnilure of wexlcr.

MsfrAt Halstead IN Review Of Reviews
Capt. Gen. weyier began by denouncing
politicians. There had been too much pol
tiles IN tho time of Campos. and he would
havo none OF IL. There would be but two
parties Ia his est,nnasion--the one for Spain
and the one against her. II was among
the many things reported and that appear
ed probably true. but could not be verified,
that when the deputatioa OF the ultra
Spanish party called on him and began
TO give Instruction as 10 the importance
OF their services. he stopped their speeches
to say he would have no favorites and
took no private counsel. He would talk
politics when the rebellion was at an end
and he proposed to press the enemy and
give them no rest. He has frequently told
OF his satisfaction with the progress he
wns making-dwelt upon the rspidity and
persistency OF the blows strickland yet
we do not discover IN ne can be said
70 have done much mere than his prede-
e~ssors. though he Is clearly . more eompe-
tent business nan In the administration
Of tire war OF modern diys than any CT
them. The insurgents have been driven
eastward. but only 20 bresk out westward
again. They n way OF resppearing
IN tho territory from which they have
been excluded
Where IL the sign that the war will end
after q week. a uea'h, a year. Is IL In
the Increase - the forces IN the feli,
There are th.ee times a. many sranIaras
and ave times - many rebels engaged as
In the ter years war. The Spaniards saw
the insarsents--'or they never use the word
Cubsr AZ synonymous With rehei-are be-
inS driven sd are t!sheartenei because
they never before were 90 ccntlnnauslv
hammered. and the Implication is they viii
scca throw dcvr their srns and aisperse.
bat We mast remember that this style
% statement. that thu Cuban rebellion -
lost cause. has hsen often tried, and these
who have believed In ., disappointed