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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

ED BY THE VIRGINIA STEEL
IRON, AND SLATE COMPANY.
By virtue of a decree IN the chancery
suit OF a. W. FlOurn0y and ais against
The Virginia Steel, Iron, and Slate COM
pauy. entered May !. 1896. in the Chancefy
Court OF the city 0f Richmond, the UNDER
signed, who were thereby appointed rl.-
cal commissioners for the purpose. eliH..
OK whom may act without the other, VIII
sell at 1870 =. NJ.
TUESDAY. THE 2D DAY or JUNE 1906.
at The store OF Joseph *. irving, boz How
1rd5yille. Va, the following PkOfEH-
TIES-to wit.
First. A tract OF land. with brick house
thereon, In HJWardsyillc. Albemafle cOu.-
~ Va, called the Brown Tract cI"-
ta'n.nS about twenty-nine and one-hit
ACRES.
Second. Thlrty-six acres Of land, more
or less. adjoining the said Brown proper
~ and known as the "E. Batemau proc
perry with the valuable mill-site There
on. on kOckhsh river.
Third An undivided two thirds interest
i'm one hundred and eight and two thirds
acres OF land near DilWyn, BucklnGht IT'D
county. Va. considered a very valuable
mineral property, having on 10 me mag
neuc irOn-Ore. a railroad runs within "a
short distance-s3y a mile-of the pro-
yerty.
CLAY Tract" near HowardsVue. Va.
containing about one hundred and TWEEN
ty-one and one-half acres. Good for farm
lng purposes.
Fifth. An undivided four ffths interest
in a tract OF about one hundred ana
seventv-six and three elghths acres Dt
land on Rockhsh river. near howardsvIi..
Va. called the Gilmore Tract
Sixth 4 tract OF land in Albemarle
county. called the "HartsOOk Tract cone
tanning about three hundred and seven
acres.
seventh All mineral rights in a tract
of land ln Nelson county, Va, called inc
"Bugey Tract"
This land Is near "Warminster." am
the mineral rights supposed 20 be- very
valuable. and % include ricn deposits pt
manganese, cost the company large
sum
THE TERMS OF SALE are one fourth
cash. and the balance on three equal cree
dts OF six. twelve. and eighteen months,
the purchasers 20 give notes waving On.
homestead cXemutiOn. with interest added
from day Of sale. and titles retained oL
each tract until the purchase money
therefor rs paid In full.
For further information apply 20 the
undersigned al Richmond Va, or 70 CAP
tain Joseph X Irving az HOwardsyiiie'
Va Captain Irving VIII show the pro-
pertiCs 20 persons interested.
w ID CARDWELIA
GEORGE WAYNE ANDERSON,
Special Commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
10y e. a. Cauiu, Auctloneor.
DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING

IL or CHURCH HILL AT AUCTION, TO
WIND Up AN ESTATE-On
WEDNESDAY, MAY ~. 1896,
at O'Clock y. NJ. I will sell az public
auction the premises No. 40l north Twen-
ty-third street. between Marshall and clay
streets. This Is new splendidly-con-
structed building, most conveniently To-
Gated. and viii bee sold for much less than
its cost. II necessary. 1t is ln one OF the
most desirable ueighborhOOds ON Church
UiU and is surrounded by high-class inn
movements. and this sale should attract
the attention Of all who are seeking either
d home OF an investment
TERMS. WIN Doe easy.
my gi-tds r. A. CATLIN Auctionoer
BY George Z. Crawford q CO..
Real Estate Aucti0uoers,
1903 Bank street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

By virtue of a certain deed OF trust
10 the trustees OF the Old Dominion Build
Ing and Loan Association, dated March
p 1880 and duly recorded In the Clerks
Office Of Richmond Chancery Court. Deed.
Book l40 4, page ISL. which was given
10 secure the payment OF q certain bond
therein mentioned. default having been
made in the payment OF q part thereof
and being directed by the Board OF Df-
rectors OF the Old Dominion Building
Association 50 10 DO we shall offer Tor
sale, at public auction, upon the premises.
on
TUESDAY. MAY 26. 1896.
al o'clock r. NJ. the aforementioned
PROPERTY, being the same conveyed by
the deed Of trust herenbeforc mentioned
The house has six or seVel rooms. and
the lot fronts 80 feet, running back be-
tween parallel lines s. feet
TERMS: Cash as 20 expenses OF sale.
all pasJ-due taxes also. "a ratabie prOuOr-
ton Of the taxes OF 1895. and the sum OF
S3i493. which is the amount now due on
said bond and the balance, whatever that
may be-, on a credit Of six and twelve
months, for negotiable notes, with interest
added, and secured hy q deed OF trust
JOHN 3. PURCELL,
JOHN Is. ELLETT.
FRANK T. SUTTON,
Trustees OF the Old Dominion Building
and Loan Association my 10
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
W ANTE ID.


SIX PEOPLE TO Do SAMPLING. EX-
preferred. Call or address rs
.lst Marshall. my -l-ll-
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EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY !

VALUABLE STORE AND DWELLING,
WITH CELLAR.
on THE WEST SIDE or SEVEN
TENTH STREET.
IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF NENA-
BILE STREET.
BEING No. jl2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

At ONCE TEN STONECUTTERS At
Wakefield Granite Quarries, Petersburg
nv 9t-1t. 4. 3. COOK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
By Sutton & CO.,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
Richmond. Va.
COMMISSIONERS SALE

ALL THE VALUABLE MINERAL
LANDS AND REAL ESTATE own
ED BY THE VIRGINIA STEEL
IRON. AND SLATE COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
BLACK DRESS FABRICS.

St pieces this morning BLACK Heavy 81
Gillian Cloth, full 36 inches wide, costing
usually 29c.. for l6 2-3c.
Bright Full-Lustre Alpacas. usual price
so and Coo, for - and BIC. These are
two out of half a dozen Black Dress
Fabrics that call your attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
DraperieS to be sold today.

Jan1nese Gold Draperies. the newest and
best of the Csc. ones, for Z Sic. "a yard.
SNkohues, usually l. l-2cr Tor 5-4c.
yard.
Dotted Curtain Muslins usual price DC,
for ice a yard.
White Madras embroidered IN White.
yellow. Old-ROse, or Blue figures, -
inches wide, usual price 45c., for lG 2-3c.
a yard
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COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE

COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
~ OF
THOSE TWO LARGE. ATTRACTIVE.
MODERNLY CONSTRUCTED. AND
DELIGHTFULLY."- SITUATED
BRICK RESIDENCES
Nos. SIS AND $40 NORTH SIDE OF
GRACE STREET.
BETWEEN LAUREL AND SHAFER
STREETS,
NOW OCCUPIED by r.. b. LEE. ESQ
BY virtue Of the decree mentioned be-
low. We WILL as special cOmmi ssiOners
thereby appointed, proceed 10 sell the
aforementioned REAL ESTATE, at pub
Ec auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY. MAY p, 1896.
at o'clock T. ~.
No. $40 is located at the northeast corner
Of Grace and Shafer streets. and CON
taius twelve rooms. besides kitchen and
servants rooms. The lot fronts rs feet
more or less, and runs back between
parallel lines. 100 feet to an alley.
No. SIS adjOins the aforementioned
house on the east. and 10 also contains
twelve rooms, besides kitchen and s4r-
wants rooms. There is also n large brick
stable on the premises. This lot fronts
IS feet, more or less, and runs back 80
feet more or less, 10 an alley
These are strictly hrst-class dwellings
They were erected few years ago by
the present owner at a considerable cost.
are admirably arranged, have high cell
ings. well lighted and ventilated. and
contain the usual modern appliances for
comfort and convenience. The location
Of this property, the neghborhood. and
its surroundings are all that can be de-
sired.
TERMS; one fourth cash: balance at
one and two years, or earlier at the op-
ton of the purchaser, Tor negotiable notes
with interest added from day OF sale. and
the title retained until all Of tie pur-
chase money has been paid.
W. &. PRESTON
WILLIAM ELLYSON,
II. r POLLARD.
BEVERLEY r. CRUAfP.
Special Commissioners.
Harris. &C., vs. r. B. Lee. &C. and Home
Building Company...... ........Plaintins,
against
Mary J. Lee and als..........Dsf endants
In the Chancery Court Of the city of
Richmond.
7. Charles w. Goddin, Clerk Of said
court, certify that the bond required OF
the special commissioners by the decree
in said cause Of May s. 1896, has been duly
given.
Given under my hand. this l4fh day OF
May, 1896. CHARLES W. GODDIN
my l6 Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
WANTED.

TO BUY INSTALAIENT STOCK OF THE
Old Dominion Building and Loan Assoc
citation, five years or more old. WIN buy
from ten 10 fifty shares Address. stating
lowest price, y. y. r., care Dispatch
office my ll-ffF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
REFRIGERATORs.

The Quincy Refrigerator is not
only the best refrigerator in point
of refrigeratlng merit, but a leader
as well in style and finish. 1t is
the only refrigerator that has the
Patent Removable Ice Compart-
ment. The Quincy has limitations
but is never equalled. Being lined
with mineral wool, which is the
best known non. conductor, 40 per
cent. colder than charcoal-lined
refrlgerators besides it is perfectly
odorless, no higher than ordinary
makes. To-day we offer SI2 re-
frigeratorS for SS.9S.
GAS AND Ou-SToVEs.
Reliance oh-Stoves,. with Russla-iron
chimneys warranted not TO leak, value
soc. for 25c. each.
Iron-Tank Oil-StOyes best made VIII
not leak. worth more than double, for
c9c each.
Fine Nickel Plated Gas-Stoves. worth
SEQ. burns perfect blue flame, save
half of your gas bill, for Sl59
Three Burner Nickel Plated Gas-Stoyes
for Si.T9 each. worth double.
A piece of Covered Mohair
Tubing given free with every gas
stove purchased OF us.
FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK
Extra Large size Braided Edge Mexican
Hammocks, worth 81, for 29c. each.
ALL DAY
Fine Woven Macrame Hammocks. with
pillow and spread. worth g, for Sl.iS
each.
Heavy Block Tin Dish-Pans. worth &c,
for &c. each
Decorated CuspadOres, &c. each.
Imitation Cut Glass lce-Cream Trays for
&c each-yalus ssc.
THE COHEN ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
uEADY-MADE SUITS.

Linen Crash. the stylish suit OF this
season. olabOrately trimmed I'm linen
lace and buttons. $642; Others az N5y.
transformations Dresses Tor $50
each
Pretty Black and White and Navy and
White Dresses. $3.50 each.
40 Ladies' Duck Suits for yi.2j a suit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
WHITE GOODS.


Many hundred pieces a third less
than manufacturers cost.
$500 yards Imported Dotted Swiss, sheer
and fine. various size dots. all White
and Solid Black, costing up TO 11c "a
yard. for 3-ic.
$3.50 yards Satin-Finish Checked Nam
sook, all size Checks, Il 1-2c. value, for
3-ic. a yard
40-inch Sheer White India Linon, usual
Iy T. 1-2c., for Sc. a yard.
200 yards Sheer White India Llnon'
book fold. made 20 sell at loc, lot
3-ic. "a yard.
25c. Finest, Sheerest White India Linon
for - 1-2c. a yard.
1850 yards Fine, Sheer Open-Work lndia
Lnon, usually 20c.. for s &c.
81 and 40c French Marseilles and Nelts,
extra heavy. for l6 2-3c. yard.
2 i-2-yard-wide White London DUCK
Suiiing made especially for woe
skirts. sleeves. &c. taking only I'VE
yards FOR suit, 2ac. "a yard.
Csc Fine Sheer White French Organ
die. 100. "a yard.
200 yards Sheer white India Linon,
7-Sc. a yard.
CSC Fine S0ft-Fini-hed English Main
sock, 40 inches wide j. lie. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
AUCTION sALEs-Tbis Day.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
NANTE,D.


AN EXPERIENCED NURSE. MUST
come well recommended. Apply al 2QS
Arch street. my ny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

DOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
ID EXECUTED AT TIE DISPATCH PRINT
Ing HOusE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
AUCTION sALEs-Fnlnre DIVE.

BY A. b. ApDcrson * CO.,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
No. S north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

AN AGENCY FOR A RELIABLE FIRE
Insurance Company 90 solicit business al
this place. Company formerly represented
by me Withdrawn from State OF virginia.
a large amount OF good risks for rene" a.
Address ". II. SAUNDERS.
Chase city, Va.
Reference and bond will be satlsfac-
torv my yl-Zt
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MUSICAL.

At ONCE. NEAT tND TIDY COLORED
Boy. Must have reference. AZ east Broad
street my 2l-1t-
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ANTED,
WANTED.

SITUATION BY TWO COLORED WO-
men as Cook and Chambermaid. ABBY
az sos north Adams street. nay Z-ll-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

BY II. Seldom Taylor & Son,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
WANTED.

TO SELL NEW AND SECONDHAND
Cooking Stoves, Gasoline and Kerosene
Stoves. Oye-Bricks. and Repairs for all
kinds Of stoves. Gasoline, per gallon, l5c
at LEIDY'S STOVE-HOUSE, 1908 east
Franklin street. Phone l0CJ. Goods de-
IiVerCl. de %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

BY Sutton & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auetloneers,
corner OF Ttnth and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
RIBBON SELLING.


bons-fancy and plain, every
width, and color-wanted.
The Pretuest and Newest Designed
French Warp Sash Ribbons
were 9ic a yard, for 3ic.
Aii-Su< Taffeta Warp-Print Ribbon. in
prettiest colorings, were up 10 COO. a
yard, choice for 23c 1870. r-,
4 and 5-inch All Pure SILK Plain tTehch
Taffcta Ribbon. every shade' SOFA up
to ace. a yard for &c.
I'D pieces of No. 9 All-Silk Satin and
Gros-Grain Al Pure SILK Ribbon
~ 1-2c. quality, for Sc. a yard..
narrow stripe Of Black and White and
Nayv and White. only l2c yard
1S6 pieces Print-Warp Effects newest
and pretuest coloringa IL inches
wide. for Toe. yard. The same II
inches wide. for lie. -o.
Au-Suk Plaid Ianeta FlbDohs' oVc'
value. for nc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
UMBRELLAS.

That special stock bought not
long since keeps on coming in. The
fact is hundreds were in process Of
making when the stockWaS bought
and have to be disposed Of at these
prices. There'll be quick selling.
23o Ladies' and Mems Umbrellas, Of the
finest Seryia silk, with imported
handles of French horn, ccllulold hand-
PAINTED Dresden balls and CROOKS
carved mourning ebony, and Japanese
oak trimmed. You can pick from thIs
lot. values up 90 SD for 81 each
limit Of one TO a customer
Ladies' or Mems Victoria Serge IHl-
brelas. with natural or. Dresdcn
handles. Others say bargain al 15c.i
our price. $50 each.
100 Ladies' All-Silk Taneta sun m
brellas. close rolling. steel roo. SILK
cover and tassel, Whangee topped
Turze. Congo, and Wcichsel handles
usually $3.50 for Sl9S each 800,
220 Ladies' and Mems Fine Hclyeua-Silk
Umbrellas. close rolling. steel rod. SILK
covers and tassels imported handles,
best S. value, for Sl49 each.
ladies' Pongce-Silk ParasOls linen
color, with sticks, ribs, and tassels 10
Ladies $50 Taffeta-Slk Parasols, IN
Black and White Stripes and checks
or colored. for 9 each.
Ladies' White Coaching Parasols Wmte
enamelled sticks and ribs Tor b5c each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

BOARDERS FOR THE SUMMER. TWO
hours from Richmond. Half mile from
Gainesville Shady yard. Terms. so
per month. Half price for children
References exchanged. Address Miss
MARIA BROUN. Gainesville. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
TIE PEOPLES STORE

dIIU us IIIIooIUT.
PRICES OF OTHER STORES
ARE THE SAME HERE OR LESS.
Prices of other stores are in utter
disregard here. That is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

As executor OF Philip s. Kelley. de-
ceased. I will sell. by public auction, on
the premises. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

Harris, &C., vs.. r. 3. Lee. &C., and Home
Building Company. ........Plaintins.
against
Mary J Lee and als..........D efendants
In the Cnancery Court Of the city of
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21

7kDYEsi @ Chicheser's English PeonyroyaI Pills
Ia Diamond lTaH-l, are tho sest.t Sc. Rs,a5s:
- Tax ttld 49, trt
for Lair.." LsfrER by etUTn Mall. A. Drug IS.
Chichester Chemical Co., Philad1., ia.
my 26-Sa. Su. Tu&ThlY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-21
TRUSTEES SALE

\ DETACHED FRAME DWELLING
At THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
WILLIAMSBURG AVENUE AND
ASH STREET.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
CONDENSED TELEGnAMs.

Chicago. Ill, March AFTER an ex-
citing contest George T. Foss was to-
day rcnominated by the Republican
convention for congress from the Soy
cnth congressional district, receiving
siNty-cight votes against twenty-five
for W d. Doyce.
New York. March 4 Clifford. BRIGHT
phpebus and Bay Hampton have been
declared out OF the Metropolitan handi.
cap.
Washington, March 4,-The presIdept
and Mr. rhurber. his private secretary
returned from New York at 1880 this
morning. '9
Fort Smith, Ark, March 4.-In tina
United States court Judge Parker prn-
nounced the death sentence OF GeGrge
Pearce. Webster lsaacs. John Penree
Perry Foremand and Mollic king TO-
DAY. Their execution Is set for Thurs.
day, Anrll 30. '"'S-
Reading, Pa. March 4.-Throupbout
eaatern burk county for distance OF
zen miles distinct shock of earth.
quake was felt last night Houses
We're shaken, windows ratified and Mt
some places glass was broken
pes Molnes, Iowa. March 4.-Fiftv
county conventions In Iowa to select
uelesates to the state convention which
e,ected national delegates have de-
cared Tor Allison without second
Ellsworth, Me, March 4.-Durinr tho
severe storm this morning the coasting
sehooners James Steson. Seth Wymnn
the Alabama and Jennie and Foe went
ashore IN the southwest harbor.
New York March AT the ho,d
quarters OF the Presbyterian board or
nome missions 1t was announced TODAY
mt last nights meeting netted about
$500 ""'"'
London. March 4.-The Chronicle
says that the government blue bool,
on venezuela will reach Washington
on saturday and will be dlstributed
here on the same day.
LONDON. March i,-Prince Won Hohcn-
lone. the chancellor of tho German ern.
pre-, has arrived In London.
washington, March 4.-The United
states treasury was directed TODAY 10
redeem Sl.6eo,OO0 certificates OF indebt-
payment of the Cherokee Strip which
was purchased from the Indians
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
BURNED TO DEATH
DI.p.Tcn THAR c,nANs n,RS FIVE
LABoRERs.
An Engagement In which Thirty
Insurgents Src Killed ana
several wounded.

Havana, March A column OF
troops. commanded by BrlBadier-Gcn-
cral Nlunoz. in an engagement with the
Insurgents IN the ManZauillo district.
Killed two OF the enemy and wounded
six.
y dispatch from Gulnes, province Of
Havana, says that the insurEent lead.
ers. AInrso and Castillo, are wounded.
\ numerous band of insurgents re.
Gently attacked the government
guerrillas near Sagua La Grande, but
column of Spanish troops arrived at
an opportune moment. surprised the
insurgents, attacked them In the rear,
killed thirty OF them ana wounded
many others. According to a dispatch
from Placetas, province Of Santa clara,
II number of insurgents recently in
vaded an estate near San Pnulo, fast
ened five laborers 10 the pillars of the
ovcrseers house and then set fire to
the building and burned IT, The un-
fortunate lahOrerg were all burned 10
death. one Of them was volunteer
At Fernandez XIII. near San Nocals,
n party OF guerrillas in the government
service nmhushed and killed a number
Of Insurgents, including their leaders,
lierra and Emilio Sierra.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
GREENHALGE DEAD
Lowell, Mass. March 5.-orccnhalgc

Lowell, Mass, March 5-Greenhalge
dIed at 1880 O'Clock this morning.
Governor Groonhalgc was of English
birth but came with his parents to this
country IN his childhood He was
graduated from Harvard university in
1868. Two years later he was admitted
to the bar, at which he took high rank
as counsellor aud advocate. He was
elected TO congress from the Eighth
district In 1855 having previous TO that
time having occupied the Offices Of
mayor of Lowell and member Of the
legislature, He was elected governor
three successive times.
TIE Gubernntorlal chair is vacant for
the reason that the constitution docs
not transmit the title OF governor 10
the second officer of the state in the
event of tho death Of the first off,
Ger.
Lieutenant Governor Wolcntt will To-
morrow send u message to the legislo-
turc notifying II or the governors
death. and viii Immediately issue n
proclamation announcing 10 the pcople
OF the commonwealth that there is n
vacancy In the office Of governor nh"
lieutenant then ceases to be "ncting
governor but hccomcs "lleutennnf
governor and commander In cher"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
COMPLETELY AvNrHrLATEp.
Most Alarming Reports Of the Italian
Waterloo Confirmed.

Rome. March t--Further details
were received tonight concerning the
defeat OF the Italians at tine battle of
Adowa and they tend TO confirm the
most alarming reports circulated at.
though the exact number OF men killed
" not yet announced
General H7raticrl's force consisted OF
tiXtcen hatnllions OF white troops Qtal-
lons), six bntalllons OF native troops
and twelve batteries or artillery,
Since the defeat no news has been re-
eeived OF General Dabarra brigade.
which was composed OF seven wi lie
hatnllions ana four batterlea OF artil-
lery.
Generals Alber,lnc and Aramendl
and their. brigades nre also missing,
annihilated
IL IL almost impossible to describe
the state OF excitement IN Rome this
morning. and no such scenes have been
witnessed since the occupation OF this
city By The Italian troops
The cabinet ministers have heen hold
ing meetings throughout tho dnv. I'M,
no rar as known the king has not vet
ncoepted Premier Crispls resignation.
rhe whole country appears TO he ~
excited as the inhabitants OF the cant
tai, and 1t Is reported that rloting oc-
CURED during the day In several cities
The press censor, however. IA holdIns,
nack all dispatches liable 10 Inoreo so
the state or alarm prevailing. and some
time must eiapse before the real truth
n known. IVY"
One rumor tonight Is that the en,iro
army was practically wiped ont nnd
thut only battalion or 80 succeeded ~,
reaching Asmara. AT the war officn
however, u was stated that this was M
exaeEeration. ''N vas "h
To those having relatives serviny
with inc Italian army in Africa Tho fan.
ure OF the war office 10 issue nm os'c,ai
report is little less than torture NM NJ
amount OF pressure seems stronS
enough to obtain the anxiously awai,eS
news from the minister OF war.
An important meeting at which ~,
MARQUIS III Rudini presided took n,s sn
today. All the opposition dep,ities yvhn
could attend were present, and while 4,
was decided 10 support all the measures
necessary 10 sustain the honor Of Italv
II Is understood that the government
VIII be subject to the most ilerce M.
tacks, and that its colonial pollcy viii
tlon.
In several districts II Is reported IN.
government officials In charge Of s,,s
pervising the calling out OF reserves OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
MKINLEY FIGURES.

washington. March 4. - Mckinley
managers in Washington nra ~.
claiming that the nomination ~ NV oM
taNorltr ON the FIRST ballot is certain
week ago Cen, GTosvenor gave out
an estimate by states which showed
thot Mckinley was even now but n fcw
votes, short OF victory. and Tim, ha
would win beyond question on the sec
S S pailot; since then Gen. Grosvenor
nus amended his figures, and now in
slsts that the Ohio Napoleon nIraa1,.
mas votes sufficient to win before two.
thirds of the roll has been called a, :,
Louis with the present growth of No
hlnley sentiment. in fact, the general
WOULD not be surprised If the cOnyen'
Won ueciucd to make II unanimous
without the iormallty OF ballot.