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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13

owen. ID. D.. and Rev. Il. G. Davis, or
Portsmouth. Rev. Drs. Rudd and II. W.
Battle, OF Petersburg, Rev X. B. Boat
wright, OF Buckingham county: Rev. Dr.
A. B. Woodfin, OF Hampton. Among those
from the city were Professor Jonn y.
Powell and a number Of young ladies
OF his school. President James Nelson.
teachers. and students OF the Woman 5
College, Miss Ellott and pupils; supern.
tcndent w. +. Fox. Professor J. 4.
Thomas a. B. Clarke. Esq, Rabbi +. y.
Calisch. and Rev. Or. j. X. Gariick.
Professor +. W. Boatwrght, in the
opening remarks. announced the irst Sc
ries Of the course Of public lectures. lie
then introduced Professor Winston by re-
fcwing 20 the great interest that TINS us
tiuguished gentleman has manifested I'm
the cause OF education In the State, and
how for more than score OF years he mas
gone i'm and out among the Richmond peo-
pie. and has endeared himself 20 the
hearts Of all
In beginning Professor Winston mem
toned the many kinds OF rays, any one
Of which affords a wide subject in itself.
lie then defined radiation as transmits
sion OF energy through ether ana eX-
hibitcd the radiOmetcr which was invent
ca boy William Crookes. OF England. The
kinds OF rays referred 10 and partially
ultraviolet. cathode. Lenard. and Bec<e-
reIl rays. Fleuorescence was explained.
along with mention OF the stages by
which the N-rays were discovered. The
electric spark occupies rightly the first
place. and then comes the Aurora tube,
Geisler tube. and Crookcs tube. each of
which was a step towards the X-ray dis
covery.
on q screen were thrown the names Of
such men as Crookcs. Hertz. Lenard, and
Edison, who have contributed much to
science by their application Of this new
kind Of rays. a picture of the discoverer,
Professor ROentgen, was also exhibited.
The lecturer. continuing. mentioned the
properties Of X-rays which are remark
able I'm the following way: They are i'm
visible. not reflected by magnet, not re-
ncctcd Gegularly). not refracted, not po-
larizcd. but will pass through Opaque sub
stances. am will discharge electriileI
bodies by the aid Of the Horoscope ana
N-ray tubes many experiments were
made. which verified the statements made
10y the lecturer.
In closing Professor Winston expressed
the opinion that the new discovery would
ultimately become OF great value TO the
medical as we'll as to the surgical proies-
sions
As this is the week observed by all the
colleges I'm the country as the annual week
of prayer. services have been held every
evening I'm the chapel and will be con-
tinued till the close Of the week.
Professor S. G. Mitchell. of the School
Of Latin. and Professor j. R. Hunter. OF
the School OF Chemistry. are i'm North
Carolina. attending the general convention
OF that state. held I'm Norganton. They
will probably return to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
I'D, VA. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER l3, 1896.

fore. entitled TO a verdict OF not guilty.
in view Of the absence OF felonious in
tent. which the English law regards as
essential.
- act was passed In 1873, relating
TO the trial Of lunatics. which provides
that the jury shall return verdict that
the accused was guilty az the time of
committing the act Of which nc or she
was accused though insane. Thereupon.
the court must record the verdict. and
order the accused to be imprisoned du-
ring her Majesty 3 pleasure. In view
OF this extraordinary AMI inhuman state
Of the law Mrs. Castles advisers de-
clded to enter a plea OF guilt. English
legal circles approve the course taken as
the best, and the Home Secretary's de-
cislon In favor Of Mrs Castles imme-
date release justified the soundness OF
the counsers advice"
Mr.. and Mrs Castle hope TO sail from
Southampton for New York on Satur-
day; but. II they are pursued by curios-
ty-seekcrs. they will sail from France
under assumed names.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
German Imperial Budget.

BERLIN. November l2.-The imperial
budget. as il Will be- submitted TO the
Reichstag. shows that the receipts and
expenditures balance at l.32S.3 .S25
marks. The ordinary expenditures show
an increase Of 2i209, ,23S marks. The work
ingmens Insurance fund requires an in
crease Of 3,53l,5O0 marks The army ex-
penditures show a permanent increase of
Gs25,51 marks, while the navy requires
3,ji29n marks. In addition 10 these
amounts, there are large non-receiving
military and naval charges. The matrcu-
lar contributions show an increase of
II .l0l go marks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13

Kaiser Wilhelm to Recruits-aIre-
glance to the Crown.

BERLIN. November l2-The Emperor
performed the ceremony Of swearing in
the troops IN the Lustgarten at 2:gO O'Clock
this afternoon in the presence of the En-
press; the Grand Duke Vladimir Of Rus
sia. who wore the uniform Of the Hussar
Regiment; the Siamese field marshal ana
the Imperial princes, who occupied the
balcony Of the palace facing the field
altar before which the ceremony took
place. The weather was fine and the
scene brilliant. After the administration
Of the oath, the Emperor who was on
horseback, addressed the recruits. saving.
You have now sworn an allegiance i'm
plying obedience and fidelity until death
This oath applies 10 me, your chief and
your war lord. and is sacred. as IL is
sworn 10 God upon the cruciix My house
IS a Christian house and is nothing with
out Christ. our Lord. Thus a soldier is
nothing without faith. with a firm be
lief in Christ you have a special advant-
age. As long as you wear the Kings
coat remember that he who insults the
King insults your uniform. as well as
your chief. Therefore, ] trust that you
will energetically defend the King and
Crown. especially in these times when
disobedience and discomfort are rampant
and disloyalty is rife. / rely upon you 20
always remember your oath. 1t is easy
for you to do your duty while the eye of
your superior is upon you. but il may be
difficult, when you are alone. unobserved
and exposed to the temptation Of Sc
ducers Yet. remembering your vows. II
you do your duty fully. YOU will have
the strongest claims upon your country's
gratitude
Il hope next year you will be present
TO celebrate the hundreCth anniversary OF
the birth of the great Kaiser William l.
His eyes are upon you. What he gained
we Will protect with our last drop Of
blood. l am confident that you will be-
have so as not TO be found wanting at the
great review I'm Heaven"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
TO Carry White to baltimore.

Governor O'Ferrall yesterday honored
the requisition drawn upon him by the
Governor Of Maryland for Edward Gay
White the young man. formerly Of this
citv who is under arrest IN Norfolk on
the charge Of robbing n. Dallman New
combe. OF Baltimore. out Of 5000. The
details Of the transaction have already
been printed I'm the Dispatch.
Detective Gault. Of Baltimore arrived
here Yesterday with the papers and ne
proceeded TO Norfolk last night, accom-
panied by Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson OF
mis- city. eddie" White will be taken
direct 10 Baltimore for trial. colonel
Tazewel Elicit. who is counsel for Nhite,
returned TO the city yesterday. lie VIII
cndeavor to secure his clients release.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
KENTUCKY VOTE ALL IN.
One Democratic Eiector Apparently
ChOsen-McINinIey's Plurality, 357.

ChOsen-McINinIey's Plurality, 257.
FRANKFORT, ky, November 12-The
official returns of the vote I'm each county
for the election OF November 81 are all I'm.
With the counties Of Marshall, Mclean,
and Montgomery left of the table pre-
pared by the Secretary Of State. because
of unexplained Irregularities they show
that W. 3. Smith the first Democratic
clector viii have vote I'm the Electoral
College. The other twelve electors viii
be Republicans, with the counties Of Mar.
shall. Mclean. and Montgomery left out.
S II. Kash. the first Republican elector.
received 2l5,0S6 votes; Smith, the first
Democratic elector. 12Ss0. Trimble. the
last Republican elector. 2l23S9. and Ward,
the first boting Democratic elector, 5.0lS
Smiths plurality over the hindmost Re-
publican elector may be wiped out alto
gether by the official count. and it can
not be said for certain yet that Trindle is
that man.
The official vote Of the Seventh Con-
gressional District shows that Settle de-
feated Colonel Breckinridge by lSOS votes.
The total Of the unofficial vote Of Nc
Lean, Marshall. and Montgomery coun-
ties made McKinley's plurality in the
State 257
The returning board will meet IN a few
days and announce the official result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
"Birzy" Continues His Attacks.

BERLIN, November 1Z-Prince Bis
marck is continuing his attacks upon the
administration of his successor. Count
Capriv through the columns Of his organ.
the Hamburger Nachrichten, which pub
lishes to-day another article on the Russo
German treaty OF neutrality. The ex-
Chancellor is not in favor of the proposed
debate on the treaty in the Reichstag.
but thinks il would be "a matter OF special
interest to know why CapriW I'm 1880
felt compelled TO cut the wires which
still united Germany 10 Russia. The ex-
Chancellor is of opinion that the question
Of paramount Importance TO all Germany
now is whether a powerful nelghbor like
Russia is in closer touch with Germany
or with her opponents in Europe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
A GREAT CLOTHING SALE.
BurIS .S Co. OfSer Their Large stock
at Prices Less Than Cost.

at Prices Less Than Cost.
The clothing firm Of Burk < Co.. No.
1888 east Main street this city. have long
been among the leaders I'm their line oe
business Their goods have always been
up 10 a high standard Of excellence ami
durability, and they have been famous
for low prices rhey make an almost
astounding announcement TO the pubic
this morning. 90 the effect that they Will
sell $1,000 worth OF merchandise at prices
below the cost Of the manufacture. Dali
business and unreasonable weather ara
assigned as the causes for this slaughter
sale.
Burk e co. are not going out OF busi-
ness. They are simply offering AT mar
vellously small sums their splendid
ready~tO-wear garments, which wero
made up this season and are new and
stylish. They have a vast storehouse
packed with all kinds Of clothing for
men and boys. and the prices they quote
I'm this mornings Dispatch VIII cofnmend
them % any one wishing 10 buy.
There are mems overcoats from AD
10 S25 the former figures on which were
81 10 So Childrens salts are offered at
from ssc. TO s.. and corresponding prices
are announced for all other articles.
Burk & Co are manufacturers a. well
as retailers Of clothing, and the gooas
offered to-day are all built by skilled
labor. Each garment bears the white
union label.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
s,,,. for Coin of the Realm.

GALVESTON. TEN, November =
William ]. Valentine has sued the CAT
weston city Railroad Company for SV.VVo
damages for personal injuries, alleging
that on october %. 1896, he was engassu
In driving dray. when 1t was carelessly ny
run into by a Market-street-car' that ne
was thrown to the pavement. MS Jaw
hone was broken, his shoulder was oS
located, and that he received other ih'u-
rics. a., .to,-
Mr.. c. Chambers has sued the n slal, VI
haitian Life Insurance Company TOT S'V''V'
on u life-insurance policy. --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
An Energetic Contractor.

Mr.. r. ID. Bowles, contractor and build
er. residing at 800 south Pine street. says:
II have been afflicted with Rheumatism
for fifteen years; took course OF To-.
Ka. the Mexican Blood Tonic, and am
perfectly cured" Large 81 bottle, 2j
cents Samples free. Office. 500 east
Broad street. "T0-Ka' stamped in each
genuine bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
CASE OF MRS. CASTLE.
why the Plea Of Guilty was
Made.

LONDON, November H.-Mr. Bernard
Abrahams. counsel for the defence IN the
case OF Mrs. Walter NJ. Castle. Of San
Francisco. who pleaded guilty last week
10 the charge OF shoplfting was sem
fenced to three months Imprisonment,
ana was subsequently pardoned, has sent
IN the offices Of the Southern Associated
Press the following communication:
1T would appear from a summary or
the opinions of the American press, pub
lished in yesterday afternoons papers,
that surprise is felt that Mrs. Castle in
view of the medical evidence. should have
been instructed TO plead guilty. The
nresent state of the English law I'm re-
gard 10 insane prisoners has been over
looked Sir Edward Clarke stated In
court that If the law OF England stood as
II dld in 1883. he would have advised his
client to plead not guilty. and to con-
test the case, so as TO show the jury
that she was not responsible for what
she did. In consequence of her mental
state, and She would have been, there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
Change OF Schedule ON Southern
HALLWAY.

On Sunday. November 18th, the South
ern railway will make the following
change I'm its schedule:
Train No. . will leave Richmond at y
o'clock, noon. arriving in Danvlle at
4:JO Il. NJ. This train will run solid from
Richmond 10 Charlotte y. c. The Pull
man Parlor-Car heretofore handled on
this train viii be discontinued on and
after this date.
Train No. 40 Local Mixed. will leave
Virginia street at A. NJ. Returning. ar
rive at Virginia-Street Station az s +. NJ
Heretofore this train has arrived and
departed from Twenty-eighth street.
We will continue 10 run Pullman
sleepers on our night train. leaving at . A.
NJ, 10 Augusta, Ga. Same can be taken
at =. NJ. as heretofore.
See corrected schedule. which will ap-
pear in this paper Sunday morning.
j. G. HORTON
Travelling Passenger
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
The Vote of Mississlppi.

JACKSON, MISS. November l2.-Every
county in Mississippi. but one-Itawam-
ba-has sent I'm it's election returns. and
they show the following result: Total
vote for congressman, 65leI total vote for
electors. 66.li0. The congressional vote In
1894 was 80 43g. The presidential vote in 1879
was 70 500. The Democratic vote for 1896
IS i9.16S; the Popullst. li.2s9; the Republi-
can, 4,73Q. One county Is TO hear from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
SOUTHERN SURGICAL ASSOCIATION
DIR. George B. Johnston Elected
President.

NASHVILLE. TENN. November r.
The Southern Surgical and Gynecological
Association to-day elected DR.. George B.
Johnston, OF Richmond. Va. PRESIDENT;
DR.. W. r. Parker Of New Orleans. and
+. w. NcCrea, OF Atlanta. vice-presi-
dents; DR.. +. $. Lewis. OF New Orleans,
member Of the Judicial Council: Dr. II. ii.
Mudd. OF st. Louis chairman of the Com
mittee on Arrangements.
st. Louis was selected as the next place
Of meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
The AngIo-vcnezueInn Agreement

LONDON, November 12-The Daily
News will say tomorrow that rumors
are current Of a resumption Of diploma
tic relations between Great Britain and
Venezuela. The New York correspondent
Of the Standard afiirms that. instead Of
entering upon a contract with Venezuela
or the United States, Great Britain will
sign an agreement with both. The Anglo
American document will not be techni-
cally a treaty; II will merely be a proto-
col for preparing an Anglo-Venezuelan
treaty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
HE LOST HIS VOTE.
Suit Against transportation Com
Dnny I'm Consequence

BALTIMORE, November 12.-Thomas
r. Hall to-day sued the Sassafras River
Steamboat Company for $500. for causing
him to lose his vote on election-day BE
says that on October 18th he bought
round-trip ticket from Georgetown 10
Baltimore and return. and IN coming on
the steamer the wrong coupon was taken
by the purser When he wanted 10 20
home to vote the company refused to
accept the ticket for passage back. He
did not have means 10 pay his fare and
was obliged 20 remain In Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
THE VENEZUELAN MATTER.
Angio-Amcrican ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Idea About Monroe Doctrine.

Idea About Monroe Doctrine.
PARIS. November I2.-The Temps. in an
article on the proposed settlement by ar
biration Of the Anglo-Venezuelan ques-
tion remarks upon the immense impulse
Great Britain is giving TO one Of the most
extreme consequences Of the Monroe doc
trine. 1t contends that with the consent
of Great Britain, the United States is
invested with the right TO interfere in all
territorial quarrels Of European owners
with New World States, even when not
asked by the latter, and without their
consent These great innovations in inter-
national law. the paper adds, consecrate
the absolute supremacy OF the United
States i'm the Western hemisphere. and
must cost British pride dear. Europe,
however will be unable 10 ACCEPT such
grave departure from the rights of na-
t!Dus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
INDEMNITY ron JAMESON RAID.
The Fact That IL Has Been Demand
al I'm Doubt.

LONDON. November l2-NothIng has
been heard by either the Foreign Office
or the British South Africa Company OF
the decision of the Transvaal Government
TO claim Il O0O.0O indemnity from
the chartered company for the Jameson
raid. beyond the report to that effect
received from Pretoria yesterday. The
authorities at the Foreign Office regard
the truth of the report as highly impro-
-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
WILL NOT REOPEN.
baltimore Sugar-Rennery Kept
Closed by the Trust.

closed by the Trust
BALTIMORE November 12.-John r.
Searlez. Of New York. representing the
Sugar Trust, put a Quietus on the plans Of
the directors of TIE Baltimore Sugar Re
fning Company to-day. The directors had
announced that the big plant at Curtis
Bay would reopen I'm a few days. giving
employment 10 1900 men. AT the stock
holders meeting to-day Mr.. SeaTles voted
the Sugar Trusts stock in favor Of re-
naming idle. A new Board Of Directors
was also chosen by the votes controlled
by Mr. Searles, as follows: G.IH Frazer.
Of Philadelphia C.. Morton Stewart. Of
Baltimore; William Dick. H. o. Have
meyer, and +. .. Matthiessen. Of New
York. II is thought the directors will
meet I'm a few days and elect Mr. Frazer
president. The capital stock Of the com
pany Is $4,000 OF which the Sugar
Trust controls 10000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13

made an assignment to-day to Francis
Connor. Mr. Hurlbert lives at Worcester
Mass. He started the business In 1913
ana Mr. Hall became a partner In lsNo
The liabilities are from $1,000 TO 5000
with assets OF about the same amount
The creditors are persons who have been
dealing with the firm for many years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
REFORMS IN ARMENIA.
They Are Being Carried Out-TurlS-
ish Financial Reform.


PARIS, November I'm. Hanotaux,
Minister of Foreign Affairs informed the
Cabinet this morning that the Turkish
Ambassador Zia Pasha, had communi-
Gated with the Foreign Office In writing,
confirming the reports that the reforms
which the Sultan had promised were be-
ing carried out. kilograms have already
been sent by the Porte to the military
governors. informing them that they
would be held answerable for any further
bloodshed, and instrucung them to i'm
mediateiy put into operation the reforms
agreed upon in 1896. I'm addition 10 this,
the Ambassador. NJ. HanotauX said, had
informed him t7at the police force OF
COnstantnOpie would be- reorganlzcd. ~
Han0tauX added that the European Cabi-
net would now secure other reforms i'm
Turkey. including reforms in the admin
israti9n OF the finances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
Steamship Agents Fail.

NEW YORK. November l2.-William w.
Hurlbert and James K. Hall, composing
the firm OF w. w. Hurlbert a Co., steam
ship agents. ship-brokers, and commission
merchants. at No. Is Broadway and at
No. sl5 Carondelet street. New Orleans,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13

In the city Circuit Court yesterday an
order was entered awarding a writ OF
babeas corpus upon a petition Of Mrs.
j. ID. Keller to produce the body OF her
SON. Clarence White. an inmate OF the
Laurel Reform School. before the court
Saturday. Mrs Kelly wishes her son
released from the reformatory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
The Dispatch's Ncw Phone.

The No. OF the Dispatch's new phone
IS 1858. Patrons VIII please note this.
The old phone No. is l5s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
PROFESSOR wINsroN's LECTURE.
ne Discusses y Rays and Other
Hnys-A Splendid Audience.

Notwithstanding the very inclement
",e.ifr 0i last evening. Richmond Col
..e chapel was filed 10 OyeriiOwing by a
lf' ana aDprociatiye audience 10 hear
t.l'..f'or O.. H Winston lecture on
"-'a}s and Other Rays" Prominent
''is those who attended the lecture
.''n q distance were Rev. J B. Gam
~. - J.. Of Georgia; Rev. n. s. Dun
sesay. ID. j.. and Superintendent y. T..
MA OF Frsderlcksburg: Rev. a. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
The weather.

- WASHINGTON. November 12--Fore-
ir,lp east for Virginia: Fair weather.
~" preceded by showers in the south
east portion in the early mornings
cooler; northerly winds.
North and South Carolina; Threatening
weather and showers; clearing during the
day; cooler; winds shifting 20 northerly.
1T RAISED IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
throughout most Of the day. The skies
were overcast at midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
shredded Mhent nl,cuit

will be served free to-day and tomorrow
at Sam. ullman's grocery store. i25 north
Sixth street.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-20
Trustees sale.

Whereas, Robert Hotson, and Martha L..
Hotson, his wife, by their certain deed of
trust, dated the seventh day OF May, 1881,
ana duly recorded in the office of Recorder
of Deeds for the County of Iron, State of
Missouri. in Book e." at page 100, did con-
vey to Edwin May. trustee, the follow
ing described real estate, situated in the
County of Iron, in the State of Missouri,
to wit:
All of the lot numbered four, and the
north half Of the lot numbered five, in block
numbered thirty -one, in the City of Ironton,
as the same are laid down on the plat of said
city on file and of record in the Office of the
Recorder for said county of Iron, with all
the improvements thereon or hereafter may
be placed thereon by said NJ. L. Hotson,
her agent, representative, heirs or assigns.
Which conveyance was made and eXecut-
ed in trust to secure the payment of a certain
trust described; and whereas, default has
been made in the payment of said note and
interest, now past due;
And, whereas, it is provided in said deed
refusal to act rs such trustee, the acting
sheriff of Iron county shall act as such trus-
tee;
And, whereas, said Edwin May is log
since deceased;
Now, therefore, at the request of the legal
holder of said note, and in pursuance of the
terms of said deed of trust, /, the undersigned
trustee, will, on
Thursday, February Goth, 1895.
between the bours of nine o'clock A. NJ. and
i've o'clock P. NJ. Of said day, at the Court
House door in the City of 1ronton, in
the County of Iron, State Of Missouri.
erty, at public vendue. to the>highest bidder.
for cash, for the purpose of satisfying said
note and the cost of executing this trust.
VIM. T. O'NEAL,
ians3r3O Sheriff and Trustee.