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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
supposed Larceny of Diamonds.

BOSTON, December i7.-rhe police af'
investigating the supposed larceny or
wallet containing $1,000 worth or ll
diamonds from Mayer Herzog. N'-
York diamond salesman. who Is siqi ~
at the Adams House. Herzog was i- gov
eral jewelry stores In fhe vicinity or h.'
over street. this evening where NJ O'
played the gems. From Hanover su'
he proceeded up Washington street ~
ing up al the Park Theatre. lie hfsi
covered his loss while In the theatre
after making futile search Tor tne 800.
reported mis- loss to the police. he - ia-
cllned 10 the belief that his pocket W.
picked while passing through the Groves
ION the streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
AIorm Among steei-MaI<ers.

pTTTSRITRG PA, December IL
The decentralization in the steel
market since the adjournment Of
the pool meeting in Pittsburg last
week has created alarm among the
heaviest producers. and has caused them
TO ask that a meeting OF those connected
with the association be called for next
week I'm New York. The competition for
business has been so keen that II *
claimed profits have been wiped out for
everybody.
The officials OF the Carnegie Steel Com
pany would neither affirm nor deny that
the price OF standard steel rails had
been cut 8 a ton. but as the price was
fixed by the Makers Association. II VIII
probably be strictly adhered 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
RAILROADS IN THE SOUTH.
Construction During the Past Year
New Enterprises.

BALTIMORE. December 1.-THE Manu-
facturers' Record publishes reports show
ing the aggregate amount of railroad
building in the South during the last
twelve months; the total for that time be-
ing $50 miles, against es2 miles in 1895.
While this shows a decrease of 100 miles,
IL IL believed that the proportionate de-
crease throughout the country has been
very much larger, and that the South
has this year built a larger percentage of
the total mileage Of the country than
ever before. The details show the mileage
by States as follows: Maryland, 1I6; West
Virginia, 10; North Carolina. q; South
Carolina. 8, Georgia, CT; Florida, 80; Ala
bama, 26 Mississippi. 66; Louisiana. 81;
Texas. n; Arkansas 81; Tennessee, I;
Kentucky, II.
Among the railroad and industrial en-
terprises reported for the week were
contract for ballasting 900 miles of rail-
road in Texas at an aggregate reported
cost of 100000; plans for the building
OF a belt railroad at Norfolk; a contract
for the building of the new elevator at
Galveston. 10 cost $4,000. and to have a
capacity Of 10000 bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey

Invaluable as a stimulant and tonic. APP
petizer. and general health-builder. a
boon to thousands Of weary men and
women. who lack energy and ambition.
the pure Malt has q wonderfully benef-
cial effect In consumption and all other
wasting diseases. IL quickens the cir
culation. and acts as a sure cure and
preventive for coughs. colds. ;ho grip,
and pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
TO FIGHT THE ARBUCKLEs.
Wilson Spice Company bought Ont
by Sugar Trust.

NEW YORK, December T-Thore
was a report to-day that the American
Sugar Refining Company, sometimes
called the Sugar Trust. had bought out
the Wilson Spice Company, Of Toledo.
o. This is the largest embarrassing
and grinding concern in the country. next
20 Arbuckle Brothers. Of New York. and
Il Is said 10 have been acquired by the
Sugar Trust to fight Arbuckle Brothers,
on account OF their intention TO erect
sugar refinery In opposition TO the trust.
When asked II the purchase had been
made, II. O. Hayemeyer. president OF the
Sugar Trust. replied that he had nothing
TO say on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
For these two days we will give you
the pick of our entire stock of
Ladies' and ChiIdren's
JACKETS,

from the inexpensive. $3.50 garment to
the handsome sos Jacket at one fourth
of Of the already reduced price, which
means a saving TO you In many instances
Of one-half the usual price. This offer
also includes about thirty of those Tan.
Tailor-M Made. Sllk-Lined Jackets. with
SIX Velvet inlaid collar, that are regular
$3.50 garments and were sold here at
the special price Of $50. The price Fri
day and Saturday will be one fourth of,
which means that you buy the $3.50 Coat
at s5G3 This discount does not only
apply to the entire stock of Ladies'
Cloaks. but also to the complete stock OF
Children's and Misses Refers, which
is second 10 none In this city.
During this two-days' sale no cloaks
will be sent on approval or exchange.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
THE CAMERON RESOLUTION.
A Favorable Report Probably TO He
Ordered To-day.

WASHINGTON, December IA promi-
nent member Of the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations is authority for the
statement that the committee was this
morning poled. and that it will probably
tomorrow morning order a favorable re-
port on Senator Camerons resolution
calling for recognition of the republic OF
Cuba. and Offering the friendly offices
of the United States to bring the war to
N oInca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
PITTsBURG CASINO BURNED.
Finest Structure OF It's Kind In the
World.

PITTSBURC, PA. December I.-lhe
beautiful and costly Casino building TO-
gether with the bridge which spanned
four-mile run, at the main entrance OF
Schenley Park. Oakland, was destroyed
by fire at 1:4J o'clock this morning. The
Casino building and its contents repre-
scented an investment of about S5io'Wp
The insurance does not exceed No'VJJ.
The park bridge was temporary
structure. but cost about $4,000
The flames originated i'm the Casino
from the bursting OF an ammonia GYM
der in the ice-machine, under the skating
rink.
The Casino was the finest structure Of
its kind in the world. In winter IT is
used for skating. and in summer as
theatre with a seating capacity or $500
A finely appointed roof-garden had just
been completed at a cost of $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
SUIT AGAINST DOCTORS.
Claim of being Sent to Insane Asy-
Ium When Sane.

MOBILE. ALA. December 17.-Dr. F. T.
McKaig, of Mobile, sues Drs. Herman
Mohr. ]. A. Abrahams. Neil McKinnon.
and p. ]. NJ. Acker for sending him to the
Alabama State Insane Asylum when per-
fectly sane. and for the purpose of APP
propriating the income from his property
and enioying the emoluments of his posi-
ton i'm the Alabama College. All are Of
high standing. The defendants say they
sent him to the asylum at his own re-
quest. as he was losing his mind and
wanted TO be cured. He denies this
wholly. and wants $4,000 damages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
VOTE OF SOUTH DADOTA.
PopoIists Get Governor, Attorney
General, and IL. H. CommIssioner.

PIERRE, y. D., December 1.-THE Of
fetal canvass OF the vote OF this State
was completed here to-day. The Popu-
lists get the Governor, Attorney-General.
and Railroad Commissioners. and the
Republicans all the remaining offices.
The ofhciai vote for Congress and the
highest electors Is as follows:
Fc- Congress: Repubiican-Crawford
1898; Gamble. l0,575.
Populist-Kelly 4l,125: Knowles. n, 2ss.
rohibition-Alexander. 693; Lewis. TIP
Eiectors--Bryan. il.z2j: Mckinley, A,0i2;
Leyering. Ca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

The monthly meeting OF the Woman's
christian Temperance Union was held at
the Soldiers Home yesterday morning
Al If o'clock quite large number OF
dts members went out TO the meeting,
and visited the old soldiers at the home.
Rev. DR. NJ. ID. Hoge was present, and
made a brief talk. The meeting was In
terestlng throughout, and was greatly
enioyed by the veterans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

clubhouse Of Coleman. Both men were on
their way home from town. and az Ethe-
ridge passed Colemans buggy he fired at
Coleman with "A shotgun. The entire load
Of buckshot took effect In the back OF the
head. Coleman was unarmed Etheridgo
disappeared Sheriff Lumpkin and posse
are after the murderer. who IL known TO
be desperate man and an unerring shot
Trouble is expected II the officials ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
rtrecracker. and the Ministers.

Mayor Taylor has not yet decided what
he will do about the petition OF the Min
isterlal Union. asking for the suppress
sion OF popping frecrackers, blowing
horns. ETC.. around the churches and near
sick people during Christmas. He said
yesterday that the paper had not yet
reached him. and that none of the COM
mittee delegated to present IL to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
The FOurQurcan-Pricc Co,
NORTHUMBERLAND
To-Day and Tomorrow

will be two busy days here in holiday buying Only six DAYS
complete your purchases and of you have not VET
menced Every day additions made the STOCK
thing that has not been shown beore-keepng it attract
and increasing its variety To-day you will find greater [
than yesterday, and you here you will be r
with goods and prices.
Store open every evening until Xmas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

IS Austrfan-China Dinner Sets,
RosenthaIs celebrated make, SER
vice for ~ persons, elegant decora-
lions throughout, would he cheap at
$50. Special Holiday Price, COM
pIete, S15.s7.
200 German China Cuspadores, floral
decorations and gold lines, imported to
sell at J0c., this lot for the benefit Of our
patrons, each at 25c.
The assortment Of Cups and snu-
GERS we show IL second to none I'm
point OF variety and low prices.
Special lot of Austrian, English,
Carlsbad, Ownin, Toxic, and secto
GERS we show IS second To none In
manufactures, all beautifully deco
rated, and worth up to $50. Iour
choice OF this vast assortment, zoe.
81 dozen Fancy Etched Gas-Globes,
srlendid pattern, value, s. dozen, each Zoe.
Austrian China Smoking-Sets, splen-
did Gift for a gentleman, all pieces deco
rated. complete with tray, sc
Special lot of Imported-China Fruit
mr. DESSERT Plates, variety of decorn-
lions. value up 10 soc. Your choice,
each, IL 1-2c.
Handsome Brass Parlor Tables, rocco
designed top, French swell legs, good "
value, special A.sS.
rineIy-Dccornted Cnrisbad-Chinn
Pitchers-75c Pitchers-22c.
Fine Imported 7-piece water Sets
Pitcher and Tumblers-wOrth -,
to-day, Si.oS.
Genuine Cut-Glass Water-Bottles, worth
s.. to-day. SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Every Day

Is a round In your ladder OF life! You
know how many steps you have CLIMB
ed-but how many are there left?
DO you know that your life depends
on your supply OF health, and do you
realize that tired feelings and other
symptoms OF weakness are natures warn
ings?
II SO. remember that strength Is re-
stored by the prompt use of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
SOUTHERN R'Y TRAIN HELD UP.
Robbers Escape with n Large
Amount of Money.

BIRMINGHAM ALA, December IL
Two bold hiehwaymen held up a west
bound Southern railway passenger train
near Bryant Station. twenty-five miles
west Of here, tonight. and succeeded in
escaping with large amount OF money.
Details are meagre. Deputies with dogs
have gone 10 the scene.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Homicide In AIaba mn.

MONIGoMERY. ALA. December ia
special 10 the Advertiser from Selma. Ala.
says: Allen Coleman. a wealthy farmer
was shot and instantly killed this evening
by West Nheridge. The two men had
been enemies for some time, and Ether;dge
has been tried on charge OF burning the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
"Jim" Town. CAL. Fire-Swept.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, December
Thames Town. more popularity called
Jim Town. Cal, one OF the best known
mining towns in the State. was nearly
wiped out by fire this morning. Thirty
buildings were burned, with loss Of
so 900: insurance. half that amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
But Six Days More
In Which to Do Your Christmas ShODDng

possible buy Avoid the inevitable crush and lam
day before Christmas Every department of M
BIG BASEMENT fairly bristles with beautiful and useful p
gathered together from all parts of the earth Every reason
YOU should buy HERE-mmense assormentshghest qualities
prompt servcerapd deveresand at prices always lower than
anywhere else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

VANCOUVER, b. c., December H-Her
Majesty's steamships Archer and Ployer
have received orders to go to Manila. Her
Majestys steamship Grafton had orders
10 go, but had TO be locked. Spanish SOL
diers are reported in revolt on account OF
lack OF supplies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Mckinley I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO. ILL, December T.-Major
Mckinley arrived at the Union Station
at s o'clock this morning. His trip from
Canton was without incident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

TOYS MUST POSITIVELY M Ey.
TIRELN SOLD OUT
IT'S EXTRAVAGANCE TO PAY REcr.
LAR PRICES.
WHEN YOU CAV BUY HERE At
PRICES sHORN or PROFIT.
THE GREATEST MONEY-SAvryG
CHANCE
EVER PRESENTED TO HoID,y
SHOPPERS.
4 Few Hintss
Wheeibarrows, nicely stenciuea
long wood handles, Zoe.
1873 Steel Cutter and Horse. h.riy
coored, CSC
$lss Wheel-Rake. highly colored sse
Parlor Pewter-Sets, plush upholstered
worth 5oc.-22c.
Children's SCHOOLGIRLS. iarg,-sr,.
we'll made, double blackboard top s,
Willow Doll-Carriases long handle. G.
inch wheels &c; others up 20 $780,
Big Assortment Chrstmas-Tr.e O-a.
ments, worth &C.. 2 for Sc.
Christmas Tree Candles, assorted
colors per crge box. &c.
Large Fo Jt-Balls. worth SIS.
JUST As ATTRACTIVE PPI,rs
NELOCIPEDES,
SIEIGHS,
WAGONS.
TRICNCLES,
SHOoFIfES,
HOBBN-HORsES.
CHAIRS
PATROL-NAGONs ETC
300 st. Andrens. Pioler. md Import.
ed Iiartz Mountain Canary BIRD. On
Special sale to-day. All good sing
ers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Orders for printing ssnt TO the D''pa. ~,
Company will be given prompt atten,V y.
and the style OF work and prices WIZ ~
sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Down, Down Go the Prices

Profits be second thought to the cutting down Of
stocksa veab bargain harvest for moneysavng people N
matter what you will pay you handsomely learn our
prices before buying elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
OPEN TILL 10 EVERY NIGHT,

to enable thr ong of patrons to pleasant and
conveniently select Christmas gifts.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21

plain of the ingratitude of the Republic,
while extolling themselves as having be-
come burdened with the riches of the fruit
of their genius. Refusing to account for
trust funds, they have received and car
RED into their closets fortunes which would
more than pay the companies out of the
debt and still leave them rich, they de-
mand that Congress shall wait century
for the payment of what they have left to
US as legacy of crime, and shall surren-
der to them under new contract and new
conditions of this national highway for
half its value.
''These two companies have made direct
assaults upon Congress- frequently at
tended with criminal overtures and in
ducements that have made them stencil in
the nostrils of all honest men. My apology
for these protracted views is that the sub
iect is of the highest Importance, that it
involves the rights of the Government and
welfare of millions of people, and the plan
l propose represents, as | conceive, the
only effectual means of saving interests
that will otherwise be sacrificed, of many
helpless people, that it will defeat the
Vaccinations of powerful men to compel
Congress to yield to and to confirm series
of frauds that have selde had parallel
in human history, and it will defeat a
monopoly in an insolent and destructive
crusade against the general welfare OF the
naon1a -
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21

"The Smith a mighty man is he." Carl
Beauman is a Smith-a blacksmith, now
strong, vigorous and rugged. 1t was only
short time ago when he was sick man,
a tired, weary, day laborer. He could
digest no food, had pains in his liver and
pains over the kidneys. He suffered from
exhaustion, exposure, cold and overwork.
In his own words:
The Edwin w. Joy Company:
Gentlemen-I may not be a BILE to tell you In
hne language the great gratitude feel, but
can tell 1t Just the same. A short time ago I
was on the fiat of my back with pains all over
my body and pains in my stomach. / used
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla for two weeks and
that was getting on. | continued to use JOYS
Vegetable Sarsaparilla until was well enough
to work, and now am strong again. Saw God
bless joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla. 1t is great
| remedy. Signed,
CARL BEAUMAN, Stockton, Cal.
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla is the great
California remedy, of which so much has
already been said. More than 10000 testi-
monials are in the Office of joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla. 1t is good for the blood,
liver and kidneys. 1t is fine remedy for
people suffering from constipation. 1t
will cure the worst case of chronic consti-
patton. Ask your druggist or dealer for
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21
VISALIA WATER VAR.
Ditch Companies Quarrel OUer the KG-
lcedh RiUer StIppLu.


VISALIA, CAL, April 20.-About two
weeks ago the Farmers Ditch Company
secured an injunction against the Kaweah
and Mill Creek Water Company restrain
ing it from putting in dam where Deep
Creek takes its water from the Kaweah.
An argument was made before Judge
Cross on Tuesday in which it was sought
to have the injunction set aside. The
court still has the matter under advise
ment.
a number of people who are interested
in taking water OUT of Mill Creek in the
neighborhood of Visalia and around Gosh
en- went to the point at which the water is
diverted by Deep Greek on Saturday night
and put in a dam seventy-iye feet long,
ten feet wide and three or four feet high.
AS result there is plenty of water in Mill
Creek to-day. The Farmers Ditch Com
pany were to-day enjoined from cutting
out the dam in the Kaweah River, at the
head of Deep Creek, or from diverting any
water from the river. The injunction was
secured in court by the Evans Ditch Com
pany, the Watson Ditch Company and
several riparian owners of Lower Mill
Creek. The matter will probably occupy
the attention of the courts for some time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21
One Farmhouse Twisted Into
Ruins and the Occupants
Fatally Mangled.
NARROW ESCAPE OF FREMONT.
Warning Received in the Form of a
Hurricane and Great Delugc
of Rain.

FREMONT, ONO, April 20.-The rural
part of Sandusky County was stricken by
a cyclone this afternoon which left death
and destruction in its wake. The city
narrowly escaped. The dead and injured
so far as known are: w. L. Greene, a
well-to-do farmer, body crushed out of
shape; James Greene, son, found dead
and mangled near the ruin of his resi-
dence; Mrs. James Greene, his wife, in iured
by flying timber, may die.
The residents of this city first saw the
approaching cyclone about 8 o'clock.
Warning had come in the form of hurri-
cane OF wind and deluge of rain. The
cyclone seemed to be on the point of con-
tact with the city, when it swerved around
and passed northwest in a semicircle,
levelng all things in its path.
The path of the storm was about half
mile in width, distant from the city three
miles. The tail end of the cyclone touched
here, but did little damage. Soon after
the passage of the main storm news of its
destructive force was received from the
surrounding country. A party of physi-
clans and other citizens was quickly
formed to traverse the scene of desolation
and help the victims who were alive. Big
stretches of valuable timber land were laid
low like field of corn, with only solitary
tree at long distances. Farmhouses and
barns were demolished, livestock in large
mum bers was killed and found in all con-
ceivable places about the farms and in the
open country. w. L. Greene's residence
was crushed 20 splinters, and the house of
his dead son Jared the same fate.
Much of the country IN the path of the
storm was not occupied by farmhouses or
the loss of life would have been greater.
The storm kept on with slightly dimin-
ished in force westward through the oil
fields, but the damage reported is not
great. The loss in Sandusky County will
amount to many thousands of dollars, and
no storm like it has ever visited this Sec
ton. 1t is feared there has been destruc-
ton and loss of life or injury that has not
been reported yet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21

burg tonight he would have imagined a
Fourth of July celebration was on. An
wills were booming, bells ringing and whIs-
ties footing, and the admirers of Miss
Alice Haigh were cheering themselves
hoarse. All this demonstration was due
to the fact that the contest between the
rival candidates for queen of Healdsburg's 8
floral festival was at an end, and Miss
Haigh was the charming young lady Sc
lected to wear the floral crown.
The closing hours of tie contest were
most exciting. Miss Oza Waldrop with
drew early in the day, and although only
the friends of Miss Edna Biddle knew
that no contest was being made for her
she, too, was out of the race. Had Miss
Biddle permitted her friends to vote the
result might have been different, for she
is great favorite here. ALI day long
many stood around the voting place, and
every now and then a fat envelope would
be deposited in the box. Near the time
when the contest was to close hundreds
crowded around the box and great excite
ment prevailed. When the result was an
nounced the cheering began and the noise
was continued long into the night.
Miss Alice Haigh to-day received 5305
votes, while Miss Petray received 1903.
For the entire contest 10,9o5 votes were
cast. Miss Petray is at Sonoma, attending
the teachers institute, and had school
been in session to-day it is more than
likely the vote for the pretty teacher
would have been heavier.
Miss Alice Haigh is a brunette of COM
manding appearance. She is a native
daughter, having been born in HeaIds-
burg. The young lady will make an ideal
ruler.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-21
SNAKE RIVER MINING.
Gold to Be Taken From Beneath the Wafe
by a Strange Process.

OOLQ to BE TAKEN from ISeRedth the Water
by Strange Process.
SEATTLE, WASH, April 2O.-G. w. Will
liams of Boise, Idaho, is in this city pur-
chasing machinery for steamboat to be
operated upon Snake River, and in con-
nection Herewith an invention which he
claims will successfully extract -four gold
from the black sand over which the stream
flows. His discovery brings in new
principle. and IN the process he uses a
mineral the name of which he will not
disclose
The scheme involves the application of
superheated steam that crushes the sand,
which, after going through machinery,
passes off as muddy water. No stamp.
mill or grinding process is used. Instead
two steam lets of many thousand pounds
power per second are made to play against
one another, and into this vortex of power
and heat the sand passes. By this process
the search for gold is not prosecuted along
the banks of streams and in beds of dry
canyons and gulches, but on the contrary
the sand is taken from beneath the water,
and often at an unusual depth.