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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Hill Montague who has been sick
for the last week or ten days, is out
again.
Mrs. Isaac II. Christian is stopping with
her daughter. Mrs. T C. Cunningham.
2Sl2 east Grace street.
The funeral of Mrs. John T. Wright
will take place from ner late residence
this afternoon at o'clock.
The Third Precinct Democratic Club
will hold its weekly meeting tonight at
Springfield Hail. The candidates are ex-
pected to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Won Fingler, of
Belgium. have taken rooms al the Lexing-
ton, and may make their stay in Rich
mond a lengthy one.
Yesterdays Washington Post says a
marriage license was issued there We'd
nesday to John l.. Kirkpatrick and Susie
Il. Jordan. both of Richmond.
News was received from Brooklyn. n.
Y, yesterday of the death of Margaret
Virginia. infant daughter OF Willie A.
and Addie NJ. Grimes, and granddaughter
OF John r. Grimes, Of this city.
Mrs. L. NJ n. Stevens, national vice
president OF the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, will deliver an address
i'm Asbury Methodist Episcopal church to-
night at O'Clock. The public is cordially
invited TO attend.
Mr.. r. q. Bell. OF Augusta county,
spent Wednesday night I'm the city with
his brother. Mr.. n. Crawford Bell. who
IS now making Richmond his home. Mr..
Bell was on his way TO Newport News.
where he has accepted a position at the
Warwick Hotel.
Mr.. w. W. Wood presided at a largely
attended meeting Of the Old Dominion De-
mocratic Club Wednesday night. Speeches
were made by Messrs w. w. Wood, 5. l..
Wood, Marshall r. Ramos, ]. +. Flour
noy, A. T. Montgomery, J. w. Redwood
and j. W. Gibbons. The issues of the
present campaign were discussed. The
club now has $40 members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Considerable excitement was caused in
the East End Wednesday afternoon by
the supposition that boy named Green.
one OF the pupils OF the East-End colored
public school. had smallpox. The lad
appeared in his classroom as usual that
morning, and 1t was observed that he was
suffering from an ugly skin disease. r.
w. F.ournoy. the principal. was called
IN, and. after examining the boy, sent
him home, and notified the officer of the
School Board of his case
DR.. w. I. Oppenhimer President of the
Board of Health. was apprised of the
case Immediately, anc visited the home OF
young Green. He made a careful ex-
animation, and decided that the boy
was suffering from a skin disease, but
did not have smallpox.
Tine report that the loathsome and
much dreaded disease had made its ap-
pearanee in the East End created alarm
among the colored people, many OF whom
kept their children from the school yes
terday. Some Of the white residents OF
the neighborhood, hearing the report.
were also frightened
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
A PRIzE-FIGHT IN RICHMOND.
Mill Pulled on Near the Corner of
seventh and Main Streets.

The sporting fraternity of Richmond
We're served a dessert on Tuesday eve
ming. In house on Seventh street. not
many doors below Main street, genuine
prize-fight took place.
The mill was arranged for the amuse-
ment OF a number of Richmonders by n
well-known member of the organization
OF sports, Murphys Hotel was assigned
as the rendezvous, and o'clock was the
appointed hour. At that time a number
Of the admirers Of The manly art, aug
mented by a crowd, who had an idea
that they would see a sample of the
real thing" had assembled at the
hostelry. After pledging themselves not
10 disclose the participants or the scene
of acton, the crowd quietly repaired to
the scene OF the fray
Upon their arrival there they found that
the arrangements had been made TO q
nicely. There was a ring, the referee,
the seconds, and, most important of all,
the fighters When all the guests had ar
rived the men entered the ring in full
lighting rig.
As soon as the affray began il could be
seen that a very interesting one II would
be- Six rounds had been fought, and
the seventh was progressing nicely. when
the heavier or the ngfttfS brought the
mill 10 a close by landing a Knockout
blow on his adversary's head. The van
pushed fighter reeled, and then fell TO the
floor in a stupor Panic reigned supreme
amongst the spectators for few mo-
ments, and many of them made hasty
exit
The fight was for the Insignificant sum
OF s5 and the honor OF victory. a small
admission fee was taxed some OF the
spectators. but the greater portion were
entered upon the delightful dead-head
list
The names Of the principals would not
be divulged by any OF the audience
present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
THE YOUNG PEOPLES RECEPTION.
The First of the Series "a Most De-
lighffuI Affair.

The first Of the four receptions which
the Young Mems Christian Association
will give to the several young peoples So
cieties IN this city and Manchester wa;
held at the han of that institution last
night, when over seven hundred persons
were present crowding the audience
chamber 10 the very doors.
The programme was participated in
only by members of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union, II being the intention TO
have the other societie3 conduct the re-
ceptions 10 be held later. The following
Young Peoples organizations were repre-
sented in the large gathering: Baptist
Young Peoples unions Christian En-
deavor societies, Epworth leagues, Broth
erhoods of st. Andrew and Westminster
leagues
The exercises were opened with a hymn.
after which Mr.. H. NJ. Fugate. Of the
college, offered prayer Mr.. A. T. Rag
land, president OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union, delivered the address Of
welcome "Our Object" was the title Of
an interesting address by Mr. w. ID.
Duke The Young Peoples Union. he
said was not an innovation, as some had
termed IL, and would live a long life, not
withstanding the predictions Of many.
Simon Peter. said he, was the first Young
GeOblc organizer.
Mr. h. c. Garden spoke upon "Our Pos
sibiities." which, he said, would never
end until eternity should dawn. AT
last said he. ''at the close OF the nine.
teenth century, our young men have a
privilege upon life's stage" 1t had been
but a few years, he said. since the young
people had no voice In the Church, and
when they sprang into life a demoralized
Church was predicted. Such had not proved
20 be the result.
Secretary Mckee was the last speaker,
and the popular head OF the Young Mems
Christian Association took bis audience
by storm He said that If Edison had
brought his Y rays and turned them upon
those present he would see that every
heart pulsated with love for one another.
Re said he wished il TO be borne in mind
that the receptions were not for any one
Of the Young Peoples associations, but
for them all and that from now on they
would be held every two weeks. each be-
ing on a Thursday night, until the last
OF the four had taken place
Several hymns were rendered in an ex-
cellent manner during the exercises and
Miss Levie Martin sang a solo in splendid
voice.
At the conclusion Of the programme
social hour" was held. when the men,
bers of the various associations mingled
with each other and became acquainted.
A game Of basketball was played in
the gymnasium between the "Reds" and
the Blues" resulting in a victory for
the former by a score Of 6 TO 2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Used HIS Revolver Twice.

Nineteenth and Broad streets was the
scene OF an exciting incident last night
about 750 o'clock Policeman Brown was
in the act OF arresting a negro named
George Harris for firing a pistol in the
street. Harris ran. and the officer seeing
that the negro was about to get away
from him, called for assistance young
man, whose name could not be learned,
attempted 10 stop tho fugitive. when Har-
rs deliberately turned and fred at him.
This ended the chase for the time, the
young man considering himself very for
tunate I'm not being wounded. Several
hours later, however Harris called at the
First Police Staton-House and surrender
"a himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
TELLS ON THE COMMODORE.
An Ex-Fireman Makes statement be-
fore Spanish Consul.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March S.-Ed-
ward Owens, late fireman on the fill
clustering steamer Commodore, went be-
fore the Spanish Consul here to-day
and made a statement regarding the
much-talk-of trip OF the Commodore. lie
was mad because the officers Of the boat
would not pay him more money, ana ne
had been drinking, besides. He admitted
that he always knew where the boat
really was going. but he claimed to have
been "Shanghaied" is, shipped TO
go to one port, and then made to go
TO another-and he swears he will prose-
cute the officers Of the Commodore.
He told the Consul to-day that the
Commodore went straight TO CUBA
when she left here or the 18TH. she tried
10 land at night, and falling at that'
she came boldly up TO the cuban coast
and put her men and arms ashore. There
were thirty-two men, he said. among
whom were General Desota, and SIX
boat-loads OF rifles. machetes, and am
munition. lie said the landing was made
inst around a cape, which was. he
thought. in the province OF Santa Anna.
The men on board were mostly Ameri-
cans of Cuban extraction. General De-
sofa being the only man Of note among
them. They did not drill while on board
the Commodore, but when they landed
they all put on caps with Cuban flags
on them.
The Spanish Consul said that he could
take no part in the matter until @of-
fetal recognition Of Owens's statement
had been made. If Owens wished to
prosecute the officers, or libel the boat.
the Spanish Government would help al
II could. after the cases had been made.
and If the United States District At
torney would start proceedings Spain
would help to push them, thereby get
ting witnesses, etc.
owens saw a lawyer this afternoon,
and a libel suit against the vessel VIII
be brought tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
sCUTHN R'wAY TRAIN DERAILED.
Conductor Edison Hurt Three
Others slightly Injured.


Others slightly Injured.
SAVANNAH, GA, March 26-A Morning
News special from Eastman, Ca. says:
south-bound vestibule train No IA, OF
the Southern railroad, was deralled here
at 4 O'clock this morning. The accident
was caused by a mail-p0uch thrown from
the train striking and breaking a switch
stand. causing the switch TO open and
the train to take the siding. except the
engine and mail-car, which stuck 10 the
main line.
This train Is run on a fast schedule,
making no stops between Macon and
Jesup. and had a down-grade of nearly
n mile before reaching the switch. All
the cars. except the last Pullman. were
deralled. The frst-class coach turned par
tally over and the smoking-car COM
pletely over
Conductor Edison was the most seri-
ouslv injured person In the wreck. Pull
man Conductor Wells was shaken up;
Mrs John Roy, OF Chattanooga, Tenn.
had hand bruised, and Miss Edil III. Mil
Ter. of Warren, o.. had an elbow bruised.
F1elght-cars standing on the siding
were turned over and the trucks knocked
from under them. breaking down teie-
eranh mole and grounding the wires. A
nair OF wheels from under one OF these
cars rolled up the street $50 feet. lodging
against a store. The cars blocked Fourth
street How so many passengers escaped
injury Is remarkable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
NAY NOT BE MURDER.
,bsence Of Evidence 10 Show That Kane
Killed HlS Vile.
NE oonosnn HOLDS AN INQUEST
,,ner Of witnesses Ex""ined-
Dr. weIIford's Testimony VIZ
III. In the Prisoncr-Case
,,,rca in the PoIice Count.

~.o charge OF murder against James
Ao wlfe-beater who so frequently
.',,oa,ed NJ his wife, will be quasneu'
m'',,,-. ,,-. Is an absence OF evidence to
as ~, Mrs. Kane's death was the
sh'" ,,,.,t Of the blows administered
o'''.' ~. husband Kane will. however be
oy '.' 80 ,oslicious assault II the muir
Az ease falls through
'.' .,. coroner's inquest yesterday which
.hor exhaustive, so far as the
ing Of evidence is concerned there
80, q single fact adduced 10 show
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
THE GAS TURNED ON.
A North Car6Iinian Found Asphyx-
fated I'm baltimore.

BALTDioRE MD, March %.-Spe-
cial)-Jonn }. .s.ni. OF the irn OF Parker
& Hin. dealers in dry goods. at Ashoski.
". c., was found asphyxiated this morn
ing in his room at the carrollton Hotel.
His condition Is critical, and death Is
expected AT any moment. HUI came here
Tuesday to purchase spring goods. We'd
nesday night he retired 10 his room about
II o'clock. This morning porter de-
tected the odor of gas coming from the
room and forced the door open. The
room was full OF gas, and to all APP
pearances Hill was dead. The burner VAS
partly open. by accident 1t is believed.
A physician was called. but he failed to
restore the man to consciousness. and
he Is still in stupor. His partner was
telegraphed to, and will come on to-mor-
row. Hill is "a years old and single.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
HARRISON us WILLIN'.
Being Drafted and v 'iunteering Are
Two DinereI0 Things.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 26-One of
General Harrison's most influential wor-
shippers among the Indianapolians was
authority to-day for statement of much
significance just now in the political
world anent Harrison's being a receptive
candidate. He said letter had been
written to the General recently by lead
ing Republicans Of Indiana. asking him IL
he would accept in case the st. Louis
convention nominated him. In reply 10
this letter General Harrison is said to
have remarked that, being drafted and
volunteering are two different matters"
The inference il that he would accept
the nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
FOUR CHILDREN POISONED.
They Ate Either wild Parsnips or
wild - >sticholSes.

BOUND BROOKSN. j., March 9'-rour
school children were poisoned In South
Bound Brook to-day. and one of them Is
dead. while another is not expected to
live.
In company with other children. bes-
sic and Willie Matthews and Leon ana
Anne Van Nest left school at noon 10
go home to dinner On their way they
found some roots. which they mistook
for horseradlsh. and ate of the plants.
After dinner. Bessie. who was 8 years
old. was taken with convulsions. and
died before medical attendance could be
procured.
The doctors say the roots were either
wild parsnips or wild artichokes.
Anna Van Nest, years OF age, Is 80
I'll that she is not expected to live The
others will probably recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
MIR. soyTHALL FOR CASHIER.
He Is Elected by the Dine Savings
Bank Directors.

Mr.. John II. Southall viii be the cashier
OF the Dime Savings Bank. which was
chartered I'm the City Circuit Court q few
days ago.
He was elected by the Board Of Dlrec-
tors OF the new institution at a meeting
held yesterday afternoon. and there is
no doubt felt AZ TO his acceptance. The
bank vii! begin business April ist. and
about $4,000 of its stock has already been
subscribed TO.
The selection Of Mr.. southall as cashier
OF the bank ia regarded as q mot ex-
celient one He has been connected with
the firm OF w. j. Johnson a Co. for many
years, and possesses fine qualifications for
the position 70 which be has been chosen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
The PbiIoIogian Debate

The annual public debate Of the Philo-
Logan Literary Society OF Richmond Cor
lege viii be given this evening at s o'clock
I'm the college hall. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged. Music will be
furnished by Prof.sscr Stein, OF the
Mozart Academy, The public Will be
welcome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
nEApa'rERs ron FAST CYCLISTS
Conference To-day with Reference
to the Training Point.

Richmond may yet be selected as the
headquarters for the fast bicycle racing
men to train. Some time ago Mr.. Dixie
Hines, OF the American wheelman. Wis
..cd Richmond and talked with the
local enthusiasts about the matter. and
promised TO return again after he had
finished a very extensive trip through
the South. Mr. Hines returned last
night, after having visited prominent
places further South, and Is so favorabls
impressed with the advantages Of Hien.
mond thai today be win meet. ths
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

CINCINNATI. o., March 2S.-The Price
Current summarizes the crop conditions
for the past week as follows: The wheat
crop situation continues moro a matter
of surmise than OF evidence. Something
OF snow protection and moisture has
modified adverse influences. The general
situation has not appreciably changed.
The weeks packing OF hogs amounted
TO 225,c00. against 10000 during the corr
responding week a year ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
wKrxLEyITEs RULED OUT.
Knock-Down and Drag-Out Row
Among Republicans.

AUSTIN. TEX. March 2s.--The Repub-
llcan convention met at II o'clock this
morning. but the Credentials Committee
was not ready to report. and the con-
yension adjourned till o'clock When IL
reassembled at i:3o the Committee on
Credentials reported. throwing out Nc
Kinley proxies from forty to nfty coun-
ties. Both delegations from Grayson
county were solid and each was given
half \ vote. A minority report by the
NcKiuiey faction was ruled out OF order
By cuney. because Il was not prepared
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Britain Buys Deinsoa Bay.

LONDON, March 26-The Chronicle. in
its issue tomorrow. will publish under
reserve a report that Great Britain has
purchased Delagoa bay, East Africa,
from the Portuguese. The price paid, ac-
cording to the report, was f5,OO0,co0 The
purchase includes the whole country be-
tween the South African republic and the
South Indian Ocean from Amatongaland
TO the Limpopo river as far as the terri
tory OF the British South Africa Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Deceased wife's Sister Marriages.

LONDON, March 26.-The Colonial
agents in London, including the Canadian
agent. had an interview this afternoon
with Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain. Secretary
of State for the Colonies, the purpose Of
the interview being TO obtain from the
government assistance In the recognition
in England Of marriages to deceased
wives sisters, which are legalized In the
Colonies.
Mr.. Chamberlain. in reply to the repre-
sentations OF the Colonial agents. said
ne was willing to support their request.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
ne,.pntes for Mckinley.

CHARLESTON, ". VA, March 26.-The
Third District convention Of West Vir-
ginia after an announced three-hours'
session elected the following delegates
,o the Republican convention: ]. ID. Craw-
lord of Fayette county. and T. T.. Hous-
ton OF Mcdowell county. with Peter Sill
man OF Kanawha. and Walter Ballard,
~ Nonroe. as alternates. The delegates
ore uninstructed, but all are for Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

cHAMBERsBURG. PA. March 3.--An
incendiary fire this morning destroyed
the upper door and roof OF the White
p,ock situated on Memorial Square,
causing n loss of sso.oeo: insurance. s25. 0oo
Adtognlng buildings were also damaged.
Among the occupants OF the White build
ing TO suffer loss was the Register print
ingsoffice. = !. -i-,--...-.--..-.-..---4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

People who raise poultry ought to use
Polk Miller's Victory" Poultry-Food. ~
thoroughly purges them Of all impurities.
ana starts them 10 laying early and often
In the spring. All dealers. at y cents.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMfANt. +
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Einrst Pinno-Tuninx

Our tuners are endorsed by the best
teachers in Richmond. as we'll as by the
recent great artists visiting our city.
The charges are moderate. and satisfac-
ton is guaranteed. Leave orders at our
new store, No. i1s east Broad street, near
the corner of Second street.
MANLY Il. RAMOS g. co. a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

be sure and use that old and well-trled
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing -syrup.
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums. ailays all pain.
cures wind-coiic. and Is the best remedy
FOR dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

DR. sIEaEHT's ASeosruRA BIrrERs IL known -
the great regulator OF digestive organs all over
the world. Rave u Ia your house. Ask for the
genuine article, Manufactured By ps. J. @. D.
SrPcFRsF A SoSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
R,cbmonders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, March 26.-tspecial)-A
Il. Clarke. Waldorf; o. A. Hawkins, st
Denis; j. Bates, ST. Denis; W. +. Iaborta
Imperial; w. c. Saunders. Marlborough
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

threw IL down and threw a cup at her.
This concluded the testimony before the
jury. and after short secret session
the jury returned verdict that the de-
ceased came to her death from peritoni-
It's.
THE CASE IN COURT.
Kane was In the Police Court yester-
day morning, but the case was post
poned until tomorrow morning.
Mr.. ID. c. Richardson appeared for the
prisoner. He stated that he was acting
as counsel, temporarily. for the man..
having been solicited by Kane's friends.
but he was unable to say whether
he would take the case. as II was one
OF great Importance. and he was not
sure that he could give 1t the attention
IL required. on account of other pressing
business
Kane was exceedingly haggard. and ap-
peared 10 be very deeply grieyed. He
asked the Justice for permission TO visit
his home and look once again upon his
dead wife. ere she was laid in the grave.
This permission was granted him, and
Deputy-Sergeant Ralston will take him
TO the cherries residence, on Church
street. this morning at $50 O'Clock.
An effort is beirg made by his chill
dren to obtain permission for him to at
tend the iunefal, Wnlcn VIII TAKE pace
from the Sacred Heart church this morn
ing at Ii o'clock.
A DESOLATE HOME.
The home Of the Kanes. on oregon HILL
presented a sad picture yesterday. or the
fourteen children born to the couple eight
are living, and all were at the house
John Kain. the oldest of the children, is
an Industrious, honeet, manly youth Of
49, and is employed in a butcher-shop.
Thomas. the next son, is an inmate Of
the Laurel Reformatory, having been
committed by the requegs of his father
who pronounced him incorrigible. Charles
and Mann are young sons. and Joseph is
the baby, being only years Of age. Hes
ter and Rosie. two little daughters. have
been in the care Of the Sisters Of Charity
at their institution here FOR some time
and Gertrude a girl Of about 10, lived
with her mother.
Mrs Germelman, a sister of Mrs. Kane
who lives on Maddox Hin, will probably
adopt the younger children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
The weather.

- WASHINGTON. March 26.--For>-
llilp cast for Friday-virginis. North
"" Carolina. and South Carohns;
Fair and cooler weather; north
westerly winds.
The centre Of low pressure has adj
yanced from Ontario 10 Northern New
England. and an area OF high pressure
has developed in the Lake region fhe
weather remains cloudy In New
England the northern portion Of the
Middle States. and In the Lower Lake
regions.
The temperature has risen on the AZ
Iantlc and Gulf coasts. and In TIE North
west.
Fair and colder weather Is indicated
for the Middle and Ncrtaern-Atlantio
states.
The weather VIII je generally fair
throughout the South. and the tempera~'
,urs changes win be Of slight extent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

twitness) had told Kane that he must
not hit his wife with a stick. He then
threw IL down and threw a cup at her.
This concluded the testimony before the
jury. and after short secret session
the jury returned a verdict that the de-
ceased came to her death from peritoni-
10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

TIE wrAv1a IN Rtcaxosp rrSrEspAf
was clear and fair. The skiss at midsiehl
were cloudless.
cs.s. - thar<oornafor. @t.