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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
TeIexraphic Briefs.

Mobile. Ala.-The report that Minister
Hannis Taylor is about to send his family
away from Madrid arose from the fact
that the Minister Ii shipping home to
Mobile several cars OF surplus household
effects and bric-a-brac. He has no APP
prehension for the safety OF his family in
Madrid.
Celina. O.-Judge MONEYS committee.
investigating the accounts OF officials who
are charged with drawing large amounts
in excess of what they were legally enti-
tied to draw, has reported that Mercer
county has lost 10000. the peculations
covering Z period OF ten yeas. and near
ly ALI the county officials during that
time being implicated
PouRhkeepsie, N. IA number Of Gu
han students attending Eastman College
raised q Spanish flag In one OF the bu-
ssiest thoroughfares In the city. bearing
the words synonymous Of butchery." A
large crowd Of people collected. and the
Dag was finally taken down by tbs po-
lice. amid the hooting and 1eertng Of Q
large number OF students
Evererecn. Ala---An encounter took
Mace between Govan Moore and William
Byrd. which ended In the death Of the
fornsr and serious stabbine OF the lat
ter. They were students Of southwest
Alabama. Agricultural school. which y
located ~ Evsr9roen- Bad HOOD had az
lstsd betwesn the two for some time. No
ARRESTS have been made. - friends Of
~ decenGo6 acknoWisdge thai ~ deed
ves douo = sslf-1o(onc4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Four Members of a Trafn-Crew In-
stantIy Killed.


stantIy Killed.
HAZLETON, PA, March 1.-THE boiler
OF the engine OF a coal train on the Della
ware, Susquehanna, and Schuylkill rail-
road, exploded to-day between Gum Run
and Derringer, instantly killing four OF
the train-crew. and injuring severely
fifth member of the crew. Only one man
escaped unhurt The dead are:
John Chambers, engineer.
Jonas Stewart. fireman.
Frank ODonnell. brakeman.
Michael Boyle, conductor.
William Timony was severely injured
At the point where the explosion oc-
Cured the track runs through lonely
rayine 1t was showing heavily this
morning. and the train had come to
stop. William Tully. the fiagman, went
to the rear Of the train, and the other
five men of the crew went about the
engine to keep warm. Tlmony stepped
out of the cab for moment, and he had
hardly put his foot upon the ground be-
fore the terrific shock OF the explosion
hurled him unconscious to the earth. The
explosion shook Tully up at the end OF
the train, and when he had recovered
his scattered senses he ran Forward.
A terrible sight met his gaze. The en-
CINE had disappeared entirely, and nair
of the coal-cars In the train were torn
and twisted as II they had been in col
lision. OF the men who were on the
engine at the time OF the explosion, only
pieces of torn and mangled flesh were
visible.
Tully went to Timony's aid. and after
restoring him to consciousness assisted
him to the nearest town. a mile away.
The cause Of the explosion Is not known,
and as the engineer and fireman are both
dead II may never develop.
All the men killed lived at Freedland,
this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

take the expedition Is ready to sail at
any moment, and 1t is possible that the
men, and the arms and ammunition
which will form the vessels cargo, are
even now waiting for the ship at some
point on the New Jersey coast. When
the steamer arrives off this point pro
vided the above supposition is true) she
will probably lay to outside the three
mile limit, and the men and arms VIII
be taken aboard in boats.
If the expedition was to have started
tonight, as rumored. 1t is likely thai
the prevailing gale delayed the departure.
on one point only would the local Cuban
leaders talk. They assert positively
that General Calixto Garcia will head
no more expeditions. While crediting
General Garcia with all patriotism and
loyalty to the Cuban cause, they say he
is not circumspect enough. and that
he was mainly responsible for the failure
of the expeditions that came to grief
under his leadership.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
AGAIN DucK-HUNTING.
he II at Whitewater To-Day-Wea-
Their just Right.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March n.-Presl-
aent Cleveland sailed away from Wash
lngton tonight at IL o'clock on another
Of his duck-hunting trips. His destina-
lion IL Whitewater. Va, about forty miles
iovn the Potomac. where his friend, Colo
mel Richard Walker. has several private
iucking-bl AS usual, the light
house tender Maple conveyed the party.
which consisted Of Mr.. Cleveland. Com
mander Lamberton. of the navy. who Is
the Lighthouse Inspector for the Poto-
mac-River District, and DR., OReilly, OF
the army. the Presidents physician.
The President and his friends arrived
Mt the Washington and Norfolk steam
boat wharf at IL o'clock in the White
House carriage. Immediately afterward
they went on board the Maple, the lines
were cast off. and the little vessel steam
ed down the river
The weather is OF the kind that is sup
posed 70 delight the duck-hunter's heart.
and the snow had just ceased falling when
the Maple started.
The party win probably return to-mor-
row.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
New. Of the schooner Melvin.

LONDON, March 1.-THE British
steamer Lord ONeil, at Dublin from
Baltimore reports having spoken on Feb
ruary I'D, in latitude 80 north, longitude
II west, the American schooner Melvin,
which sailed from Beaufort, S. c., Feb
ruary I'd, for Philadelphia The masts or
the schooner had been carried away, ana
she signalled that she wished to be
taken In tow. The Lord O'Neill offered to
take off the six persons on board, but
Captain Gaskill. the schooner's COM
mander, refused to abandon his vessel,
and the steamer proceeded on her voy-
age
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
Venezuelan Brue-Book Attacked.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Daily Chroni-
Gle tomorrow will publish another OF the
series OF articles attacking the Venezue-
Ian blue-book recently issued by the gov
eminent, In which ii will contend mat
the statements that the claim to territory
in the interior is based upon the fact OF
possession and occupation by the Dutcn
in the eighteenth century are disproVed
by the very references to the documents
cited. The Chronicles article will ex-
press fear that the entire case Will be
Initiated by the assumption that the
Dutchmans rowing descendants upon the
Dutchmen's rowing descents upon the
coasts and rivers OF the territory claimed
constitute effective occupation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
THE IOWA REPUBLICANS.
Launch Of the Allison Hoom-Clark-
son y Delegate.

DIES MONIES, Ia. March 1.-THE Re-
publican State Convention met here to-
day to select delegates to the national
convention AZ st. Louis, and to formally
inaugurate the candidacy Of Senator VIII
liam b. Allison, of Iowa, for President
The convention was one OF the largest
ever held In the State, and hundreds OF
people were turned away from the 1aber-
nipsle. In which 1t was held
Congressman ]. p. Dolliver was named
as temporary chairman. J. N. Baldwin.
of Council Bluffs. offered. resolution
naming Senator John II. Gear. Congress-
man w. p. Hepburn. and David 3. Hem
derson, ana J. 8. Clarkson as delegates
At large. There had been = movement
10 keep Cisrkson OF the delegation. but
Il Was promptly squelched before the
convention came to order, and the reso-
luton carried unanimously. For alter
mates Il large there were number OF
asplraa(a. and those selected were H. q.
MoMiii1n. Of Lyon; David Heimsheimer.
o. MiII Pm echa1ler, Of Sac, and J. y.
~ se1plesjons ~ vazlAnee from ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
SUITS FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Alleged Deal TO Boom Mckinley
The n Rays, Etc.

PITTsBURG. Pa March lie. L.
Magee. of the Pittsburg Times. and
state-Senator William Finn entered suit
before Alderman McMasters to-day
against the Pittsburg Commentaries
zette for criminal libel.
Mr.. Finn also made an information
against the Pittsburg Press, charging
criminal libel.
The information against the Gazette
alleges that that paper published a false
and defamatory article. which stated that
Magee and Finn had entered into deal
with Mark Hanna the Cleveland (O)
millionaire, to boom Mckinley for Presi-
dent, and had received $4,000 for SO
doing.
Mr.. Films action against the Press Is
based on the publication Of a cut, Illus
trating the "X"-rays on his brain, show
ed a bag Of money labelled Mckinley
campaign fund.-" and some paving-biocks
marked, Popularity"
The time of the hearing Of the cases
has not yet been set
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

pr. J. Page Massie. who 10 very nj from
od-poisoning. II eth at the Old Do
minion Hospital. and his condition was
not regarded az at all improved AZ .
O'Clock this morning. DR.. George Ben.
Johnston. who Il attending him. stated
last night that while Or. Massie was
serioualy III. he had hopes that he would
pull through and soon be WELL The
nnger n which the bIood-poisonlns origi-
mated has not yet been amputated. ana
Dr: Johnston thinks 10 WIN - able 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
It.Iy pnrdons socialist Prisoners.

LONDON, March IA dispatch to the
Central News from Rome says the Cabl-
net has decided to pardon the prisoners
now In confinement under charge OF par
ticipation in the Socialist riots in Sicily
in 1893.
Among the convicts who will be re-
leased by this decision is Signor de Fee
lice, who. at the time OF his conviction,
was a member of the Chamber of Depu-
ties, and was reelected while serving
his sentence. His election was annulled,
however, on the ground that he was a
convict.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

BATH, N. T.. March 1.-THE announce
ment was made to-day OF the failure of
w. w. Allen. late cashier of the First
National Bank Allen was the principal
stakeholder In the Hammondsport Wine
Company. for which a receiver was APP
pointed yesterday. The liabilities are
5000; the assets $4,000
c. 8. Brownell & Co., hardware deal
ers. In which firm Allen was the "com-
pany." was closed by the Sheriff to-
night on chattel mortgages. Allen was
also interested In numerous other enter
prises. A large number Of persons are
Interested as endorsers Of bis notes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
ITALY,s NEW CABINET.
Comment of the Press of the City OF
Rome Thereon.

ROME. March 1.-THE Tribune ex-
presses dissatisfaction with the new Caoi-
net, which, It fears, is not possessed OF
sufficient energy to solve the grave ques-
lions which are pending.
The Italia says 1t Is a ministry OF re-
fiection, and must be judged by It's
works.
The Fanfulla and Ezercito approve the
construction of the Cabinet, and believe
that Parliament will support it..
The Riforma, a firm supporter OF
CrispPs, makes a violent attack upon the
new ministry. which, 1t says, has no
settled programme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
New African Administrators.

LONDON, March 1i.-Right Hon. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, Secretary OF State for
the Colonies, has appointed Sir Richard
Edward Bowley Martin as administrator
OF all of the police in Becnuanaland,
Matabeleland, and Mashonaland. The ap-
pointment prescribes that the administra-
tor shall be solely responsible to the gov
eminent, and not to the British South
Africa Company. as hitherto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
German Sugar Bill.

BERLIN, March 1.-THE Reichstag
committee, to which the government
sugar bill was referred. signifed its ap-
prevail to-day of the proposal made by
Herr Won Puttkamer, fixing the annual
limit Of the total taxable sugar produc-
ton at 100000 double quintals. All Of
the other proposed amendments to the
original bill were rejected by the commit
tee. The vote on Herr Won Puttkamers
amendment was 13 to 7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

NEW YORK, March ll.-John 8. Hoey.
the well-known sporting-man and referee,
died at Long Branch this afternoon OF
heart trouble. following severe at
tack of the grip. His death was sud
den and unexpected, as Mr.. Hoey ap-
peared to be rapidly recovering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

ROME. March 1.-THE members of the
italian colony which established itself
upon the Godofelassi plateau. in Abyssi-
mia, have returned to Massowah. They
express themselves as glad that the war
In Abyssinia has compelled them to quit
their agricultural life. which was made
terribly arduous by locuyts, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

NORTHPORT, L. l.. March 1.-THE
schooner Mary Bates. Captain Charles o.
Bates, of Sag Harbor went ashore on
Eaton's Neck this afternoon. In attempt
ing to get ashore in the small yawl two
of the crew of four were drowned. The
vessel was bound for New York, light.
She Is rapidly going to pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
Masonic Block Destroyed.

WESTFIELD, MASS, March 1.-THE
Westfield Masonic block. one Of the prin-
cipal buildings OF the town, was burned
this afternoon. The total loss Is about
100000, with $4,000 insurance. The build
ing was owned by Mount Monah Lodge
OF Masons. d. l.. GilletE and Colonel
J.. "a Lakin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
Paciflc Mail steamer Overdue.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March H.
Another day has, passed without bring
Ing any news Of the overdue Pacific
Mail steamer City OF Rio de Janeiro,
which Is now thirty-four days from this
port. bound for Yokohama and Hong
kong. Fifteen per cent. for insurance
was offered to-day. The steamer China
Saturday ana take the southern course,
tnst Is supposed 10 have been followed BIZ
the Rio, in the hope Of getting some
news.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
fmh 1O-Tu, Th&Su1

ordinary declaration of State conventions.
They are In the nature OF an address to
the country on the claims of Allison Tor
the presidential nomination. The plat
form, briefly, is the public record OF
Allison, with which alone the platform
deaig
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
ATTEMPT TO ROB A BANK.
Too Much Powder Used-The Town
Aroused.

DAYTON, o., March ia desperate
attempt was made this morning to rob
the First National Bank at German
town by liberal use Of giant-powder.
The robbers. who were evidently not
professionals. used so much powder that
the bank-room was wrecked. the people
Of the town were aroused. and the crimi-
nails fed. The door of the vault. which
weighed 800 pounds. was blown thirty
feet. In the vault were $4,000 In cash.
beside many securities. The bank OFF,
Gals are puzzled to know how the visit
ors escaped being blown to pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
JACK wAuLrFFE REArrEARs.
lie Has a Bout with Kid Lavigne
and Is Beaten.

and Js Beaten.
NEW YORK. March n.-After long
absence from the roped arena Jack Nc
Aul,rs appeared tonight In a six-round
bout with Kid Lavigne. at Madison
SQUARE Garden. At times the light
weight champion showed some OF his old
time Quickness and cIeverness. but ne
Was In no condition to antagonize the
kid. who had the best Of the argument.
McAuliffes poor condition was telling on
him fast and he was nearly out when
the police stopped the bout. Owing to the
action Of the authorities no referee was
appointed. and the men spared for a
popular verdict. McAuiiffe held warm
place In the hearts OF the spectators be-
eepe> OF his previous reputation. but
thers was only one verdict possible. and
that was IN Lavigne's favor. Fully 500
parsons witnessed the bout.
After the contest McAuiiffe challenged
Lavigne TO finish fight within ten
weeks and negotiations are pending.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
Paris Exposition Popular.

PARIS, March 1l.--Twenty-two countries
have given notice OF their Intention to
take part in the exhibition to be held In
Paris In 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
Evacuntion of KnnsaIa,

ROME. March 1l.-Judging from various
Indications. the report recently circu-
lated that General Baldissera has ordered
the evacuation of Kassala Is premature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

IL Il Bis one, ana IL Ready 10
start.

\ pHzLADEEPHlA PA. March H.
Although the report that another biz
nllnsyteFing expedition is ready to start
! dAy With any degree Of positiveness.
opo,1xh Was gathered from different
cep<tee % pat the r'tnnor on preftY
nolld foun1AtIon.
~ \ ~ thas ne ste~nss vhieh xili
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

BERLIN, March l1.-Agents Of the
Spanish Government have arrived at
Oberndorf Wurtemburg. to receive $1,000
Mauser rifles for use In the Spanish army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12

C0NsTANTINOPLE. Match u.--Rev.I
Mr. Christie. an American missionary.
stationed Il Tarsus. vii superintend ire
distribution of yslief y ne xoltonn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
coaBETT-FIrzsIMMoNs MATCH.

Now for 'sLanky Bob.v
PITTSBURG. PA, March n.--James j.
Corbett to-day signed the articles of
agreement forwarded by the National
Sporting Club Of London to tight Robert
J. Fitzsimmons before that organization
next June for purse Of $4,000. the win
ner to take ell the money T,ach man Is
allowed $500 for expenses. provide his
own gloves, and fight under the Marquis
OF Queensberry rules. The articles will
now 20 to Fitzsimmons for his signature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-12
queen Victoria at Nice.

NICE, March 11.-Queen Victoria ar
rived here this afternoon.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
The WAY to Make Ice.

THAT must be curious process, tn,
manufacture of ice" said a Chicago mar
TO resident of Dallas.
Yes" replied the scientist, "do yor
understand the philosophy of it?"
mo, / never saw one of the machines
and never had the thing explained tc
me-"
well, you See said the philosopher
'they have a kind of tank"
"Yes."
"And they fill that tank about two
thirds full of water'
"Yes; what then?'
"Why, then they freeze it,"
'Oh," exclaimed the disgusted Dal.
las man; that's it? / had an ides
they boiled it."-Tcxas Sitter.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
A FAREWELL SONG.

"heii ms mother kissed him and said |:
Good nightw
whispered: Hell wake some day."
Dut the world had nothing of love or light
NOR rose in the rosiest Mayl
Yet L whispered still:
It's Gods own WILL
out the green left the valley. the blue left
the hill:
Anu the world had no splendor, no peace
and no light
When his mother kissed him Good night.
"hen his mother kissed him and said /:
Goodnight"
whispered: Hell wake againv'
But In the sad darkness there streamed
no light.
And her tears fell down like rain!
But l whispered still:
1T Is Gods own will.
And His shafts are the kindest that crush
or that KILL"
But the rose left the garden, the light left
the hill
When his mother kissed him Good night!'
Frank l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu-
ton
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
A Gentle Mint to Her Guests.

Empress Frederick unwittingly
brought on herself the hostility of the
Prussian army by course she took, OF
that was taken in her name, when she
was crown princess. The crown prince
gave a great military dinner soon after
his father came to the throne. Officers
of all grades were invited. Some of
those who were then subalterns are
now hoary-headed generals, and cannot
speak of the circumstance without get
ting red in the face with anger. When
they had all Sat down to dinner gentle
man of the court went round to say that
her royal highness particularly desired
officers not TO eat with their knives. Ii
is not usual in good English society to
eat with the knife, but Germans and
Poles do not see that it is enough to
stamp It man as gar.-London Truth.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
So Honest.

Mother Ito newly married daughter)
You don't mean to say, Marie, that
you have kept your grocery book for
three months and haven't balanced il
yet?
'Oh, no, mamma, let the grocer bal.
ince it. He's so much better at figures
than / am and L know he's honest, for
ne always tells me that he has forgotten
10 charge something which should have
been in."-Brooklyn Life.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17

dangers ahead hope you will profit by
my advice"
"Oh, I'm not afraid" he asserted. in
"A good voice, I'm just waiting for that
sort of thing. The custom of tradition.
whatever you may call it, is an old.
fashioned one, and only an old-fash.
ioned woman would think of it, and
that is the kind l want. So none of
them had better try it unless she means
business"
Surely no finer opening could be pre-
sented TO young woman in her mood
than this, and Susanna gave herself n
shake and took another long breath
The time had come, and she was not ths
woman to lose SO glorious an oppor
tunity.
Mr.. Culver she began, in a firm
voice and with great earnestness. 81
have for long time been thinking YOU
ought to marry and l have even gone
SO far as to select just such a woman as
| think would suit you. | have had two
or three consultations with her. and
she is willing that | should present the
matter to you, because / know YOU so
well, and you will understand it better
from me than if she should present il
herself"
When she was about to proceed fur.
ther with ner remarks Mr.. Culver
showed sings of real anxiety and arose
to his feet.
Miss Susanna" he exclaimed, don't
say another word. Really, I cannot
listen to it,"
But | must say it to you," she in.
sisted, because, as it seemed to her. that
was the proper way to conduct a sue
cessful courtship, and now that she had
begun it she most decidedly wished il
to be successful
Il tell you l won't hear it. This is
entirely unexpected, and I am sure
nothing in my conduct has ever war
ranted you in broaching this subject
to me-"
Mr.. Culver was very evidently in
earnest, and Susanna almost chuckled
to herself, for this was the very way
young women acted under the circum.
stances in which Mr.. Culver was placed.
All it needed now was a little more
coaxing, and Susanna nerved herself
for the final pop.
Perhaps you have not thought so,s
she said in her softest voice, ''but to me
there has ever been a desire to say ia
you what l am now saying. Mr.. Cul.
ver-John," and Susanna came very
close to him, Notwithstanding she was
so nervous she hardly knew what to do
Hold on, Susanna, hold on" he ex
claimed. "Confound it'll" (that shocked
her, for she knew no girl ever talked
that way under such circumstances
however much she must have thought
it). II don't want you to be talkina
in any other woman's interest. There
is only one woman in the world that
/ want, and-and-and-" Mr.. Cul.
yer was getting nervous himself now
and Susanna gasped. "And-oh. Sus.
anna," he said, desperately, "don't you
know that woman is you? You. Susan.
ma. Don't you know it is you?"
Mr.. Culver caught Susanna's two
hands in his and looked into her eyes
with such pleading, pathetic, intense
sincerity that all her plans were con,
sumed like straw in a fierce blaze and
she simply tumbled into his arms and
let him finish the proposal she thought
she had begun in such mastery man.
ner.
And Mr.. Culver finished it with gilt.
tering success, much to the relief OF
Miss Susanna Morton, spinster.-Bos.
ton Traveller.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
has been

Nebraska has been termed the
"Blackwater state" The explanation
of this poetical nickname is found in
the fact that the water of the princi.
pal streams is as dark as that of the
rivers flowing from the bogs of Ire-
land. The soil of Nebraska is very rich
and loamys and I is said there are peat
beds in the state, the statement being
apparently confirmed by the color OF
the water, which is caused by the pres
ence of organic matter.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17

Who gives trifle meanly is mean.
er than the tEife.-Layater.