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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
STEAMER MOBILE DAMAGED.
She Doubtless the Vessel That Col
Iided With the Corenn.

NEW YORK, December THE Allan
tic Transportation-Line steamer Mobile,
Captain Layland. which arrived to-day
from London, had a collision with an
unknown steamer on the banks Of New
foundland at 2 o'clock Sunday morning,
during a thick fog. There is no doubt
that the other steamer was the
AllanLine steamer Corean, which
put into Halifax yesterday, bound
from New York to Glasgow, with
her bows damaged above the water
line. and which reported having been in
collision with an unknown steamer, In
about the same locality and at about
the same time.
rhe Mobile had five plates damaged on
her port bow, but fortunately above the
water-line. The greatest excitement pre-
vailed on board the steamer Immediately
after the collision.
The Mobile had on board fifty-nine
saloon passengers and nineteen returning
cattlemen. besides a cargo of general
merchandise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
PROPOSED NAVAL DRY-DOCKs.
Another New BattIeship-Nine More
TorpedO-BOats.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December r.
slr. Hale introduced in the Senate to-
day bills providing for the construction
Of dry-docks at Portsmouth, n. H.; Bos-
ton. Mass; Algiers. La. and Mare Is
land cal. and for the enlargement Of
the brooklyn, League Island, and Nor
fol,, docks. the appropriation for Ports
mouth being 100000; Boston, $i,35O00o;
Algiers. $4,000; Mare Island, $5OOoOO;
Rrooklyn. 1856, $50; League Island, S2S6, ,556
and Norfolk, $4,000
Also. to increase the naval establish
ment by the addition Of a first-class sea-
going coast-line battleshp. at cost not
10 exceed S3,5O0,O00; six sea-going torpedo
boats of lis tons displacement, at a cost
of sl.l25.OOO; three torpedo-boats Of great
er speed. 10000.
II is provided that the battleship shall
he primarily for coast defence. and that
q shall carry the heaviest armor and
most nowerful ordnance. and that II shall
have a displacement OF 11.500 tons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
Chairman DinEIoy Names the va
rious sSub-Committces.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December TAT
q special meeting Of the Ways and Means
Committee to-day, Chairman Dingley
named the sub-committees which will
consider the important measures referred
TO this committee. as follows:
Customs-Messrs. Dingley, Payne, Dali
zelI. Hopkins, Grosvenor, Bailey, and Nc
Millin.
customs Administration - Messrs.
Payne Russell, Dingley, Johnson, Steele
Swanson. and Robertson.
Internal Revenue-Messrs. Evans, Dolli-
ver. Steele. Russell, Dingley, McMillln,
and Mcclellan.
public Debt-Messrs. Dalzel, Johnson,'
Dingley, Bailey, and Wheeler.
pecnrocitv and Commercial Treaties
Nessrs. Hopkins. Dolliver, Tawney,
Payne. Dingley, McNTillin, and Mcclellan.
Revenue from Other Sources Than Gus
toms. and Miscellaneous Subjects
Messrs. Grosvenor. Russell, Tawney'
steele, Evans, Swanson, and Wheeler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
PETROLEUM FOR SMALL boats.
Two Methods of Using 1t as Fuel
TO lie Tested.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December T.
The Navy Department has been so favo-
rably impressed with the result of the
experiments made at the New York navy
yard with petroleum as fuel for
small boats. that 1t has given orders for
a trial on a larger scale of two distinct
systems.
The torpedo-boat Stiletto, at the New
York navy-yard. is TO be fitted up with
a system of burners through which the
oil is fed into the furnace by blasts of
compressed air. At the Norfolk navy
yard, a corresponding craft is to be fitted
with n system which uses a steam blast
to vaporize and burn the oil, and a COM
parative test will be made of the two
methods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
CHRISTENING OF THE KENTUCKY.
Miss Bradley Accepts Invitation 10
Perform the Ceremony.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December l.
The difficulty that had arisen in rela-
tion TO the christening OF the battleship
Kentucky has been settled, as indicated
bv the following letter:
.Hon. John ID. Long, Secretary or the
Navy. Washington, ID. c.:
my Dear Sir,-Kentucky, the hrst-
horn of the Union is justly proud of the
distinction proffered in giving her name
10 the magnificent battleship soon 10 be
launched at Newport News. 1t may not
be inappropriate or vain to say that the
valiant record made by her sons on land
and sea entities her to the compliment
Kindly accept my sincere thanks for the
honor with which you bave clothed an
unnretentfous. but ardent, Kentucky girl,
who loves her State second only TO her
country.
"Jt will give me much pleasure to as
sist in the ceremonies of the occasion,
which should serve, IL possible, TO bind
the svmpathies of every citizen of Ken
tncl<v more closely to the nation.
81 have the honor to be,
"Yours respectfully,
"CHRISTINE BRADLEY.
"Washington College, December 6, 1885," !"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
PENSION APPROPRIATION BILL.
1t Carries Total of S141,2fS,s3O-
Secretary Bliss's Estimate.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE sub
committee on pensions of the House COM
mittee on Appropriations agreed upon
the pension appropriation bill to-day, and
will report it to the full committee to-
morrow ..,o
The bill carries a total Of Slil.2lSs3o.
II gives $40 100000 for the payment OF
pensions proper, these figures being
Identical with the estimates submitted
bv the Secretary of the Interior. FOR
clerk hire at the pension agencies
throughout the country. the bill appro-
priates $4,000, a decrease of $4,000 from
tha estimates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
REPORT ON WAR CLAIMS.
II Fayors Settlement-Tribuna Tor
Investigation.

WASHINGTON, December THE
House Committee on War Claims has
made a favorable report on the bill 10
authorize the Secretary of War 10 in
yestigate and provide for the payment
of all claims for the use and occupation
OF church and school buildings ana
grounds for government purposes by the
United States military authorities during
the war between the States, and Tor
damages accruing thereby to furnishings
or material in such buildings. Claims OF
this character before the committee ag-
oregate Sgg5. .726. The committee reported
that 100000 would pay all meritorious
claims OF this nature. As there are
many such claims pending before Con-
gress. the committee endorses the pro-
vision for tribunal for their investiga-
ton and determination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
THE BLOW PROVES FATAL.
Croot succumbs To the Knockout
from Harry.

LONDON, December 7.-Walter Croot'
OF Newcastle, England. who was de-
feated for the bantam-weight champion
ship OF the world at the National sport
ing Club last night. by Jimmy Barry, OF
Chicago, died this morning from injuries
which he received during the contest.
B. f. Angel, manager OF the National
Sporting Club; Barry, his second
sTommy' White. and Whatley, the last
named Croot's second, were arraigned In
Bow-Street Police Court this afternoon
and formally charged with mansiaugnter'
After the police had testified. the mag
istrate remanded the prisoners for a
week. IN bonds OF $50 each, which were
furnished.
Barry. In an interview to-day said:
Il am deeply upset. and can hardly say
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Cut-FIowers and Designs.

7 beg to announce 10 my friends that
NJ. A. Witty, successor 20 the Richmond
Floral Company. has taken my former
floral stand at No. 9O3 east Main street.
where 1 will be pleased TO receive future
favors. All orders sent over old teie-
phone 10S5 OF 500, or those left at up
town store. No. 2l5 east Broad street,
will receive my attention.
Miss MAUD REYNOLDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Atlantic Coast-Line-Tmportant
Change I'm Schedule.

Train No. 80. leaving Richmond here
tofore al 80 p. NJ, will. commencing
Sunday. December 5th, leave Richmond
at 1915 p. NJ.
This train connects at Petersburg with
the Norfolk and Western railway, west
hound. c. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
II The baby u. Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tricd
remedy. Mrs. wlnsiow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind-colic. and is the best remedy
FOR dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottla
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08

what / think I had not the slightest
enmity towards Croot. We were good
friends, and there was nothing bitter In
our fight. never had the slightest
thought that my blow would do more
than stop him for few moments"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Postal saving. bank Amendments.

WASHINGTON, December 7.-Senator
Butler to-day introduced an amendment
10 the postal saUngs-bank bill. providing
for the introduction OF savings banks az
class post-ofiices only, and suggesting va-
rioua ofhar nhan0aA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
g1O-OnIy--Sf0

Graphophone Talking Machines What
Is nicer for Christmas?
WALTER ID. MOSES g. CO.,
1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
sIO-Only-s10.

Graphophone Talking Machines. What
IS nicer for Christmas?
WALTER ID. MOSES & CO.,
1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
TOHAVE THE BUREAU
This Decision Reached at q Splendid
Meeting Of Businessmen.
IOOKS TO IEDUSTRlAL DEVELOPMENT
Wil.InlOFmed Men Declare This 10 Be
Our Great Need.
REPORT is ADOPTED.

several Representative Citizens
o,cstion the Wisdom of the Move,
uut only one Dissenting Vote Is
cast - Handsome subscription
Raised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
The Weather..

Fl WASHINGTON, December IT,
IIiIQ Forecast for wednesday:
For virginia-Probabiy fass
weather. with slight changes Ia
temperatures; light. variable winds.
For North caroiina--Fair and slightly
warmer weather Wednesday; soatherly
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and cool.
State OF Thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08

Eat Cream Toast
For Indigestion. Eat IL instead OF bread
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

Twentythird street, is it not?" NO.
I replied, Ibis name was Booth, Ed
win Booth
We continued our walk. AT book
sellers there were two fine engraV-
ings in the -window-one of Rufus
Choate, the great attorney, the other
that accomplished actor, E. L. Daven-
port Gazers talked of the lawyer,
but no one knew who E. L. Daven-
port was. These men were contempo-
raries. In their day the name of Dav-
export was in every English-speak-
ing mouth, while Choate's renown was
limited to the bench and bar Things
are different now, because the print
ing press has done for one what it
could not do for the other.
1t must be remembered however.
that the actors merit meets speedy
reward. Applause and fortune do not
lag behind his accomplishments, but
go hand in hand with them. 1t is not
so, as rule, with votaries of other
arts.
Blaney's comedy drama "The Elec-
trician," which comes to the Grand for
weeks engagement commencing to-
night, is said to be one of the heaviest
melodramatic productions of the season
as to the number of people, scenery and
electrical and mechanical effects car
ried.
The story of 1.-THE Electrician deals
with the adventures Of Tom Edison, who
rises from the humble position of cleo
trician to that of philanthropist and
millionaire mine owner, known in the
last act as Edwin Palmer, the Gold
King. In the first act, Tom makes his
appearance at the Denver National
bank and presents a check for $4,000,
in payment of mortgage on his faith
er's electric light plant Kenneth Sau-
wage, the cashier of the bank, refuses
this check, although it is signed by
Edith Sessions, daughter of the banks
president, and demands the cash. BY
a clever ruse and through Edith's pres
ence of mind the money is forthcoming
at the last moment, Just as the big
clock on the vault strikes 3. Both
Savage and Edison love Edith, al
though she resents the formers .atten-
items, her affections having been be-
slowed on the latter. Savage soon
discovers this fact and from that time
commences Tom Edson's troubles. The
villain endeavors to ruin him in the
Sc cond act by cutting the wires in the
power house, thus breaking their con-
tract with the city of Denver Just as
he completes his cowardly work, Tom
father arrives at the darkened plant
and discovers his villainy. A scuffle
fellows, the old man is pushed against
the switchboard and killed. Here Tom
rUshes in and grabs Savage, mends
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

The theatrical stage employees union will
hold its fourth annual ball at Assembly hall
Christmas eve, Dec. 81. Attractive cards
advertising the fact have already been printed
and distributed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

The Retail Clerks association were schedule
ed to meet Wednesday evening. Owing to the
bailermakers', iron moulders' and bookbind-
ers' unions giving their annual hops. however.
the regular meeting was postponed for two
weeks. so that the members might enjoy
themselves attending the different events.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

The following letter from NJ. D.
Ratchford, Master WORKMAN and pres
ident of the United Mine Workers of
America, was received by c. H. STRAIT
ton. chairman of the organization COM
mittee of the Trades and Labor AS
sembly, and read before a meeting of
that body by Secretary Collins, of the
committee Friday evening. The letter
is dated Columbus, o., Nov. 20, and is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

The electrical workers union met Monday
evening with a greatly increased attendance.
Several applications were received and five
new members admitted. A communication
was received from Grand Secretary Kelly and
also from the national president relating to
matters affecting the craft at large as well as
the local union.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28
1)RAWA TIC

Stuart Robson. who will be seen at
the METROPOLITAN for three nights and
a Wednesday matinee, beginning to-
morrow night is an actor whose an
nual visits are looked forward to with
,nuch Measure. He is a jovial, fun
loving soul whom every American ap-
nreciates and a man who has probably
afforded pure wholesome laughter to as
many men, women and children as any
comedian in the country. Monday
night will witness the presentation of
the Comedy of Errors" Shakespeare's
noted play. No comedy presented by
Mr.. Robson has met with a more
hearty reception. The history of the
American stage of this decade cannot
be written without giving prominent
position to Mr. Robson's sumptuous re-
vival of this play, as well as most
honorable mention of his inimitable i'm
PRESERVATION of the drollery of the two
Dromios. Wednesday night will be de-
voted to Bronson Howards delightful
comedy, THE Henrietta" in which MI.
Robson appears as BERTHE the Lamb.
This is universally conceded to be one
of the most pleasing cnaracterizations
on the American stage
Oliver GOldsmiths exquisite comedy,
"She Stops to Conquer" will be pre-
scented at the Wednesday matinee.
The theatrical situation in this city
gives promise Of a brilliant season for
the Metropolitan opera house, and the
bookings so far have been of char
acter to compare favorably with the
exceptionally high standard of last
seasons attractions. So far, st. Paul
has had Julia Marlowe and Otis Skin
ner in standard repertoire; Primrose &
Vests MINISTRIES; Andrew Mack, a new
and rapidly rising Irish actor; Edwin
Milton Royle; the big spectacle, Jack
and the Bean Stalk" THE Girl from
Paris" decided novelty in this city;
the two Ryley comedies, The Mysteri-
Gus Mr.. Bugle" and christopher Jr.;"
Henry Miller, in "Heartsease," and to
bring the. situation up to date Robert
Mantell in his new play, "a Secret
Warrant" Mr.. Mantc1rs engagement
has been a big success, artistically and
otherwise; so much so, in fact, that
he has been prevailed upon to give a
special farewell performance at the
Metropolitan tonight. Martell has al
ways been a favorite in st. Paul, and
his popularity has never been so pro-
nounced as during his present engage
ment, so he will undoubtedly play to
big business for his closing PERFORM
ance this evening
Joseph Jefferson. the acknowledged
and undisputed leader of the theatrical
profession in America, will play an
engagement of three nights and Satur-
day matinee at the Metropolitan opera
house. beginning next Thursday even
ing MI Jefferson's tour this season is
one of ten weeks only. and Manager
Scott is very much pleased to have Sc
cured the veteran actor for a week in
the Twin Cities. Thursday and Fri
day evening and Saturday matinee Mr..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

Sunday evening last the members of
the hack and cab drivers union turned
out in large numbers at the regular
monthly meeting of that organization.
The committees having charge of the
arrangements completed; the per cap
tia tax levied by the State Federation
was favorably voted on. E. Godbout
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

thrown on his career, an indirect re-
fuIgence from the Bard Of Avon. At
this time the statement may sound
harsh, but make it in the unwilling
conviction that few years will bring
it's justification. The great Edwin
Booth will be known in history because
his brother killed President Lincoln.
1t will be something like this: John
Wilkes Booth assassinated the presi-
dent. He had a brother, Edwin, who,
in his day, was known as a prominent
actor"
The greatest comedian I ever saw
was William E. Burton. How many,
except students of stage history, ever
heard of him? Not long ago in New
York while conversing with an edu-
Gated elderly gentleman, mentioned
the name of Forrest. "Oh, yes" said
my companion, that's the man who
built the theater at Sixth avenue and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

terity-those whom he has made laugh
or weep cherish an intangible recollec-
ton, which usually fades at the death
OF the entertainer The canvas per-
petuates a painters glory, the printing
press the authors Musical instru-
ments voice a composers masterpiece
centuries after his lifetime, as court
archives and sheepskins preserve
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

actors structure is erected on the sea-
shore, where waves mount the sands
we'll. every one knows the close of the
smile.
David Garrick will live, not simply
because he was a great actor, but be-
cause of the Shakespearean sidelights
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

Jefferson will present rip Van Win
kle,'' and Saturday night he will APP
pear in the double bill, Cricket on
the Hearth" and Lend Me Five Shil-
lings." The sale of seats for Mr.. JEFF
ferson's engagement opens at the box
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28
office of the Metropolitan at
sharp tomorrow morning.

Stuart Robson, who comes to the
Metropolitan tomorrow night, when
reminiscent, is interesting. Talking in
the green room a few nights ago, he
said:
Do not speak of fame for the actor
He leaves none of his work behind.
Those who have not seen him cannot
transmit his accomplishments to pos
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28

rangements were: NJ S. Courtney, C.
w. Fritz, r. F. O'Heron, j.. j. Lynch.
J. Atkins and w. J. Hayes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

TARMVILLE. va. August ~ Special
Last evening Was the time and tho OH
Dominion Hotel tho place OF "a delightful
german. Tho dancers were.
Miss Andrews. Richmond w.. with nfr
r. h. Hooper flrmy.iiD. ba.. Miss Corr
ley Norfolk. VA. with Sir Vernon Ntu-
,ablc. FarMVIllc. Miss Jones' Blackstone.
Va. with Mr. j. 81. Lyon. Farmyll..
Miss Jones. Reading. Pa. with STR IL
fifuour. FarmFiIIc. Va. Miss iriel.
Memphis Tenn. with Mr Ilnd0n Hoop
err Blucheld. W. Va. Miss Wav Hlmp-
ton. Va. with Mr. Willie GIs FarmVlle
Va. Miss Mary Hooper rarmviIle. with
Mr.. WnitWOrtn ellis. IlrmEIlin. va.
Miss Robbie Berkeley. FarmNIle. Nu. with
Mr. Thomas Edmluls. South Boston.
Va. Miss Tucker. farmylIr with Mr
n. T.. Stoear Farmvlle. Bliss Lizzie
Wicker, tarmyi'le. with SIR. Judd Hel-
ford city. Va. Miss Ellen Cunningham
with Mr.. James Lancaster. Farmyl'..
Va; Miss Armstard. New York. y r..
with Mr. Saunders BlautOn. FarmFIiles
Miss Nirgle Morton. FarmS.llc. with M
Holeston. Hampton. Va.
Stags-Messrs. Paul Roper. Petersburg,
Va. Duyall. Farmyille. Robinson lurm-
Vile. Morton. Farmvlle. Stokes, tarm-
Vile
Chaperones- Mrs W r. Blanton and
Mrs. l.. NJ. Bug.
Visitors-Dr " =. Anderson with Miss
Pearl Neuablc. DR. j. r.. spencer with
Miss Pearl Cunningham Mr. Walker
Scott with Miss Nettie Morton Mr. w. j..
Camden and wife. OF Baltimore. Ad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

two runs for tho visitors neither OF
which was earned.
wright the second man up, took walk
on four bad balls. and just TO prove his
generosity Stocks hit Mfr. Cassidy on the
elbow. Then O'Hagan hit n wild one on
the nose for two bags, and both men
ahead Of him scored.
STOCKS SETTLED DOWN.
Stocks saw his mistake IN monkey'ng
with the buzz saw, however. and settled
down right there TO business. Not an
other man scored until the sixth, when
O'Iagan caught another two-bagger and
scored on shechan's single. In all the
other eight times UP II was one. two,
three. and but for Stocks own confidence
in the first inning the game would have
been won by the Cheruhs.
IN tho sixth inning two men were out
when Elscy got hit with the ball lie
got TO second on a passed ball. and in
attemptlng 10 steal was called out for
interference. which was uniltcntonal on
his part. however. For Newark, IN the
tenth Getiig was also called out for IN
reference. because he deliberately stopped
I'm front Of a pitched ball. and allowed
himself TO be hit.
There was some little kicking INDUCED
in BY both teams. but nothing serious
transplred. and the following correct
score tells the whole story:
IL