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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Lyceums and Libraries.
dor the Dispatch.)

ltOr the DlSpdtCHJ
The success of the I.yceum Course is
already thoroughly assured. The gentle
men who have borne the inevitable bur-
dens and have, without compensation, or
hope of compensation, discharged the va
rious and onerous tasks, connected with
the establishment of the course deserve
the grateful recognition Of the commu-
nifty They have not only shown COM
mendable skill in taking care OF the imam
cial part OF the enterprise, but they nave,
Judging from the samples we have al
ready had. shown excellent taste ana
Judgment I'm the selection or lecturers
readers, etc. We venture 10 express the
hope and the confidence that the Lyceuin
will be hereafter an institution among
us. Lyceums and Libraries naturally go
together IT ought not to be n matter OK
indifference to US that In Richmond there
is no considerable public library. We do
not. OF course, forget the Rosemary, or
under-vaIue the public spirit or the
good men and women who have heen
fostering this enterprise. This is, however,
largely supported as we understand, oy
private generosity and at best Is suD1ect
10 very narrow limitations. Ihe ot"te
Library. as GNcfyDOfly tthNNAFe"Df - =
no sense. except in that of ownership a
public institution. The establishment OF
the lyceun, with It's introduction OF hu-
merous famous authors, scientists. eX-
plorers. etc, to the community VIII great
ly stimulate the desire and taste lor
reading among our people. Our DOCK
stores will naturally reap the itst s"oo
results. Books have new interest Tor US
when once we have seen and heard thelr
authors. Any prosperity which the DOCK,
sellers may enjoy will not be begrudged
TO them, we are sure.
BUT private purchase cannot supply
What is needed. As the taste for reading
grows: as the desire for knowledge Is
whetted; az the presence OF worin-re-
nowned writers opens up new avenues OF
thought and interest and sympathy. we
shall feel increasing need or some WELL
equipped public library. where this taste
can he gratified and this desire fulfilled
The Iyceum and the Public Library go
together. Let our publc-spirited cftizens.
while they are thinking OF various ways
and means by which the city or when
we are all so proud may be blessed ana
benefited. take under consideration this
need of a well-equipped public library. IL
NAV be that the Rosemary FURNISHES a
nucleus 1t may be that some generous
soul has already siumbersng purpose 10
Law a broad financial foundation for such
an institution. At any rate, II Is matter
well worth thinking about.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

and NJ de st. Martin was charged with
receiving 5000 francs.
Finally, Mr.. racquet. who absconded.
was accused with having received 10000
francs.
The Judges examination OF the accused
lasted all day. Arton testified that he
was appointed agent for the Isthmus in
1887. through the influence of Lady Reny,
relative OF the absconding deputy, Mac
quet, and Deputy Barbe. Continuing, Ar
ton said he met Count de Lesseps at
Panama, and the latter expressed regret
that the opposition OF NM. Barbe and
Leguay, members OF the parliamentary
committee having jurisdiction OF the
Panama canal prevented the company
from issuing lottery bonds. Arton under
took parliamentary campaign and won
their support. Barbe promising to control
his group. and racquet undertook TO
manage the scheme in the Senate, and
selected NJ de St. Martin to manage the
deputies Baron de Reinacb placed $780,
600 francs at Arton's disposal, and he
eventually disbursed 100000 francs In all,
and kept none.
,Arton further testified that he gave
racquet 10000 francs; but he denied hav-
ing bribed anybody. claiming that he
merely gave acknowledgment for SER
vices rendered.
The hearing was adjourned until Mon
day next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
SPANISH OPINION.
PRESS VIEW OF OUR NAVAL MA
NOEUvREs OFF FLORIDA.
ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE CUBAHS.
Alleged Possible Intervention on
Our Part-Sarcasm With Reference
of German Cruisers at Haitf.o

MADRID, December 1S-The impartial.
in an article on the United States Con-
gress says: After the insults and
calumnies against Spain, our excellent al
most protector and friend, Mckinley, as
compensation, is going to send squad
ron to the Gulf of Mexico. measure
never so necessary as now. since Cuba
has Captain-General whose policy is
just and humane, and since Spain has
just made concessions to Cuba. This is
because the Yankees are seeking to JUS
tify the policy of the insurgents, who base
their hopes on the Intervention of their
friends. The sending of this squadron
will revivify their hopes, and cause a
continuation of the struggle.
"The Intervention of the United States
will be a monstrous act of cynicism.
Those who keep silence in the presence
Of the German cruisers at Haiti do not
dare to risk the dlsapprobation OF
Europe"
Continuing, the impartial. says: 1--WE
know means which will foil the tricks of
the Yankees. These means are the great
wisdom of Spain, the great loyalty OF the
island. the grand activity in our arsenals,
and the great energy of the government.
1t is unnecessary 10 mention the patriot
ism of Spain"
An official note issued to-day says that
the dispatch of an American squadron
to the Gulf of Mexico has not made
bad impression, as the government is
aware that at the present season the
Gulf of Mexico is the only sea where
naval manoeuvres are possible, and that
these winter manoeuvres have not oc-
Cured for two years past, on account Of
a desire TO avoid wounding Spanish sem
sibilitles.
The government, the note says, intends
to leave to Marshal Blanco the task OF
organizing the first Cuban government.
II will hold entirely aloof on local ques-
lions. having confidence in the Captain
General and the reforms adopted for the
island
The reports circulated concerning the
construction of Spanish warships are
much exaggerated, according to the note,
which asserts that 1t is the governments
intention merely to complete the existing
squadron, in accordance with scheme
prepared some years ago by n committee
presided over by the late Senior Canovas
del Castillo.
The note concludes with the assurance
that the Carlists have not been contem-
Mating disturbances, and that the leaders
of the party are preparing to take part
In the approaching legislative elections
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
DURRANTs EFFECTS DESIRED.
His Father Asks Tor Them, But the
Request Is Denied.

request Is DShieu'
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1S.-Wil-
liam A. Durrant, the father Of the con-
domned murderer of Blanche Lamont,
called at the District Attorneys office to-
day and asked TO see Mr. Barnes. That
gentleman was not in, but his chief as
sistant. Mr.. Walter Blair, was, and 10
him MIR. Durrant, Sr., addressed himself.
He said that now that the Blanche La
mont murder trial was over and the judg-
ment affirmed, with no possibility OF It's
ever again finding it's way into the courts,
he supposed the Police Department had
no further use for the prisoners personal
effects. which have been in keeping Of the
property clerk since April IA. 1885. HIS
reason for the request, he said, was the
fact that he needed money and couid
turn the effects 10 some account.
Mr.. Blair assured him that the District
Attorney would certainly not grant such
a request until the cases were finally dis
nosed of by the execution Of the prisoner
or otherwise.
The real motive for Durrant's request
was the topic Of discussion in the Dis
Embellishments Office for an hour after
ward. The consensus Of opinion appeared
IN he that Durrant was actuated by one
of two motiyes-one, TO trust to luck IN
the Blanche Lamont case, and remove
from sight the dangerous exhibits IN case
the Minnie Williams case should go 10
trial. the other, TO act on the dime-mu-
scum principle, and realize considerable
money by auctioning off the young muir
derer's effects as curios.
"N1r- Durrant came to me about the
clothes" said Judge Bahrs, but wouiu
not sign his order"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
EXECUTION OF RUIZ.
ENVOY FROM DLANCo PUT TO
DEATH ny CUBANs.
GENERAL LEE TRIED TO SAVE HIM,
MS Messenger to the Insurgents,
who Might Have Been Successful,
Arrived mt the Cuban Camp Too
,atc. ll


uARANA, December 1S-The news
,e1esraphed to the United states via Key
Ne,t that LIeutenant-Colonel Joaquin
pa.z had been shot by Aranguren lacks
coa0rmation. Ruiz. an aide-de-camp OF
Marshal Rlanco's. was recently sent 10
.,rftr with the insurgents.
rstcr-Colonel Ruiz proceeded into the
country on Monday last having previous
~ written a letter TO Aranguren. To-
~.rst. a consular employee, Senior Tosca
or, has been commissioned by United
ststcs-C onsul-General Lee to make in
,-.-its. returned from Campo Florido.
three leagues distant from the insurgent
,--ampment at Tumba Cuatro. lie says
Do met outposts OF Aranguren's force,
and that the chief OF the party confirmed
.rs report that on his arrival Colonel
gs.z was met by Aranguren and an es-
corr OF twelve men, who received him
,r~nly. Ruiz urged the party TO accept
..t5romy. and congratulated himself that
Do would induce them to return with him
p. Hahana. The insurgents in camp had
me-, been prepared for the visit by Aran-
rsrsn. and seeing Ruiz in his uniform,
and learning the object Of his visit. they
demanded the application OF the procla-
nation Of Gomez and Rodriguez, which
orders the in1icuon Of the death penalty
,.r-r aIl persons who attempt TO induce
chiefs Of the rebellion TO surrender. In
compliance with their demand, a court
martial was formed. and the sentence of
death was passed upon Ruiz.
Seuor Tosca adds that Aranguren stood
frot during the trial and allowed the
death sentence to be carried out.
Colonel Ruiz was executed with
ulehcte.
GENERAL LEES AID ASKED.
General Ruiz was very popular here.
and the news Of his execution by the
rsuretnt Aranguren has created a SEN
sGt.au.
The Russian Consul, who is president
af fra Union Club and q personal friend
OF Ruizs visited United States Consul
L. and asked him 10 use his influence TO
save the life Of Ruiz.
C1Gsul-General Lee called privately on
Marshal Blanco. and stated TO him the
object Of his visit The Governor General
allowed General Lee TO intercede in a
friendly way.
Early yesterday ErRest TosCa, an at
ts.he OF the American Consulate, with
young Manuel Chacon, carrying three
days provisions. left for Campo Florido
Habaua province bearing a permit from
Marshal BlancO TO seek the camp OF
Arrguren with a letter from Consul
General Lee. Ruiz was executed, how
a.-r yesterday, and General Parade was
assured that he was at liberty. Last
1.cht il was asserted that Ruiz would
D. released upon the condition that the
irsurgent leader. Candida Villa Nueve.
D. exchanged for him, but upon the ar
ryal here of Tosca it became known
that TOsca's visit did not avail TO save
L-- LIE Of Blanco's envoy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
WILL CALL A PASTOR To-nAv
Se'enth-street Christian Cburch
May Invite Rev. DIR. s,xe.

way invite Rev. DIR. S,yeeny.
Inc congregation Of Seventh-street
CHRISTIAN church will hold a meeting This
morning to receive the report OF the corn
mittee to recommend a pastor as the src.
cessor OF Rev. DR.. Jabez Hall. who re-
signed some months ago.
Ihere are good reasons for beiev,rg
mat call will be extended. and while
the names Of six distinguished minister's
nave been considered, it is thought that
'he honor VIII fall upon Rev. DIR. zacha-
ran Taylor sweeny, of Columbus. Ind.
VINO recently conducted such a successful
revival at this church.
The committee appointed by the church
TO recommend a pastor consists Of
t"enty-six of the most influential mem
pers of the church. and at their meeting
Friday night the report of the COMMITTEES
OF five, who had been charged with con-
quoting the correspondence, was submit
ted and adopted. The committee took the
obhgation Of secrecy, and while Il
was admitted last night that a conclu-
sion had been reached, no intimation
could be obtained as TO what name would
be recommended.
1t is known that there has been much
talk of calling DR.. Sweeny. and it was
said few days ago that the committee
were in correspondence with him. A
special received last night from Column
bus said that while DIR. Sweeny was out
of the CITY his wife rather indicated that
he might accept a call to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Crescent-City Racing.

NEW ORLEANS. December B.-Wea-
tier good and track fair. Summarizes:
First race-six and half furlongs-
Hibernia Queen @ to u won, Tradition
go to l and 10 to y seeond' ana Glen
second race-six furlongs-Octave Is "a
~ won. Dinsmore Is TO l and TO u Sc
cond, and Solution go to u third. Time,
1882.
Third race-mile and a quarter-Char.-
ma q TO 81 won, Evanatus a TO 1 and 8 10
81 second. and Nannie's Sister 90 to u
third. Time, 2iS.
Fourth race-six furlongs-Elsie Bran
bile f40 to u won, Sallie Cliquot 60 TO
and 5 10 - second, and Gath q 10 81 third.
Time. 1I7 81.
Fifth race-six NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. u
10 u won. Brother Fred. q 10 2 and even)
second, and Bor,bardon az to u third.
Time. i1Si-2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE RECENT MELBOURNE FIRE.
II Was Far More Destructive Than
mt First Indicated.

SAN FRANCISCO December 1S.-The
great fire in Melbourne on the morning
of November 22d was far more destructive
than was indicated in the brief cable re-
port Of the disaster Mail advlces brought
by the steamer Moana state that the en-
tire district bounded by Elizabeth. Flan-
ders. and Swanton streets and Flanders
lane, comprising the great warehouse en-
porlum of Victoria, was reduced to a mass
of ruins.
The total amount OF damage done IS
estimated at T,50000O.
About one thousand regular employees
engaged In the warehouses were thrown
out Of work, for some time, at least, and
about one thousand hands employed in
the clothing factories and in other places
will also suffer severely for time. owing
to the destruction of raw material.
The theory of lightning has been ad-
vanced TO account for the origin OF the
fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.
Personal Mention-News of the So
cietfes-Ohlcers Elected.

st. Peters Christian Doctrine Contra
ternity met last Tuesday. and listened to
an interesting address from Very Rev,
Father Tearney. V. c., on "The Best
Methods of Teaching Christian Doctrine"
Rev. Father Andrew has returned from
Edenton, N. c., where he has been on
mission service. While there he was the
guest of Mr.. J. Wozelka, prominent
citizen of that place.
Rev. Father DeMyunck, pastor of
Fredericksburg, Va, visited this city du-
ring the week.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term at the annual meeting
OF Division No. 1. Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans, held last Wednesday: President,
John Don Leavy; Vice-President, James
/. Smith: Recording Secretary. James
Brady; Financial Secretary, John A. Nc
Donough; Treasurer, Michael Carmody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
PAGES II TO 2s.

Noy WIN challenge me seriously Thero
"e piehty OF people ready to challenge
lne now That l have retired from the
ring, Mccoy is entitled TO no snaclaI
sreuit Tor whipping Creedon. creedon
mas not Deen taking care OF himself and
was ready for defeat II he had hecn
IA me condition he was in al New Or
leans when defeated him a wear aoo
mcIoy would not have whipped him
RE Is more than "A match for McCov. and
expected him TO win. anu
WIN not fight the victor. retired
I'm me ring March nth. All this talk
; Suou1 another 90 with Corbett Is blum
inspired oy the Brady-Corbett people"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Aid for English StrikerS-Kansas
City Next Meeting-PIace.

NASHVILLE, TENN, December 1S.-At
to-day's session of the American Fedora
ton of Labor $500 was appropriated for
the aid of the striking engineers of Eng
land. The president was also directed
TO issue an appeal TO the unions of the
country for contributions.
The following officers were elected
President, Samuel Gompers; First Vice
President, i. j. Mcclure; Second Vice
President. James Duncan; Third Vice
President, Robert Askew; Fourth Vice
President, NJ. NJ. Girland; Treasurer,
George b. Lennon; Secretary Frank
Morrison Legislative Committeeman, An
drew Furnseth, Of San Francisco.
Kansas City was selected as the next
place of meeting.
Ii was resolved to send fraternal dele
gates to the Canadian labor convention,
and Duncan and Lloyd were chosen.
The federation adjourned until Monday.
Most Of the business has been trans
acted, and Tuesday at least, should bring
the sessions TO close.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Foot-BaI at and by Our Univer.itie,

To the Editor of the Dispatch
The subject OF football Is engaging the
attention of universities and legislatures.
1t was the State University of Missouri
at which the Hon. William Jennings
Bryan took some kicks at a football.
This institution has grown. in a COMPARE
lively short lifetime, into very fine one.
A few years aga its main buildings were
like those of our own university-de-
stroyed by fire; but they have been rebuilt
on new plans and a greatly-enlarged
scale. For this purpose and others
ancillary to It, the Legislature OF Mis-
souri,. the county OF Boone, and the city
Of Columbia lin which the university is
located have contributed nearly half a
million of dollars.
Its president, Richard Fl. Jesse, is a ma
tive Virginian. and was born in Lancaster
county at the very place, think, where
Washington's mother lived before her
marriage Indeed, three of its six or
seven presidents have been natives OF this
State. President Jesse has been asked
for his opinion of football. which he has
given quasi judicially. and / herewith
respectfully tender it TO you. NJ.
PRESIDENT OF MISSOURI UNIVER-
sITY BELIEVES IN FOOTBALL.
Especial Correspondence of The st. Louis
Republfc.)
COLUMBIA, MO-, November R.-You
ask as football brutal and dangerous
Yes, sometimes; but this is abuse or the
game. Played properly, it is not, in my
opinion, either brutal or dangerous. Play
crs should be strong and sound. Such
men demand exercises that tax strength.
The shadow of risk adds zest TO their
enjoyment. This is a law of nature The
accidents at the game. I<operly and i'm
properly played, are not more frequent,
perhaps, than those of riding. bicycling,
swimming. boating, or hunting. l feel an
interest in the game only because my
students like 1t. 1t Is right to feel an in
terest in whatever pleases them, provided
ii be not wrong. I am not sure that foot
ball is wrong. If my students were to
give IL I'D | should not raise finger
TO prevent it, but so long as 1t pleases
them, feel an interest in the game.
Flrst-Foot-b ball and boating. the Sc
verest forms of athletics, have demon
strated from the physical side that bodily
perfection is possible to those only who
eschew stimulants
Second-Abstain from tobacco.
Third-heep cream.
Fourth--Exerclse chastity.
This Is not lost upon students. But my
interest in the game is sympathetic. Peo-
pie that talk about stopping university
students from football should remember
that the average age here is over q. II
would not be wise to tell men who per-
form their duties and behave themselves
that they shall not, i'm spare time, play
any game When discipline interferes
recklessly with liberty ii ought to fan.
If football is to be prohibited. let 1t be
by legislative enactment No university
can afford to have a rule that Is not sup
ported by good sense, good feeling, and
equity. Professionalism In college ath-
letics, formal and informal, direct and
indirect. is immoral. X. II. JESSE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Chancellor Smiths Pet scheme.

ASHLAND, VA, December B-(Spe-
cial)-It looks as IL there will be COM
bination commencement in June next at
I.ynchburg. Professor w. w. Smith,
chancellor OF the Randolph-Macon sys-
TEN, was here tonight I'm consultation
with the faculty of the mother institu-
ton. and while no definite decision was
reached. IL is more than probable that
the pet scheme OF DR.. Smith will become
a certainty. The graduating class OF
this year at a meeting held tonight
voted unanimously In favor of the plan.
This will be a big lever TO work up
boom with the Board OF Trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
GIVES UP $4,000 A YEAR.
VIII Preach During Rest OF His Life
without Pay.

NEW YORK, December 1S.-Rev. DR..
James Farrar, pastor of the First Re-
formed church, Brooklyn, has determined.
as soon as matters can be adjusted, TO
give his life to the preaching of the Cos
pei without pay. DR.. Farrar, during the
week OF prayer, will hold services every
evening, and will explain the meaning of
the Keswick movement, TO which he has
given his whole allegiance. The salary
which he relinquishes is 5000 year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE DEAL IN WHEAT.
Bull Clique Has smooth Sailing
Necessary Money on Hand.

Bull Clique Has smooth Sailing
Necessary Money on Hand.
CHICAGO. December 1S.-Despite pre-
t-.0ns that this would be a day full
Of surprises on the Board Of Trade. the
Jau Clique. headed by Joseph Letter. had
su05-. sailing. apparently, and seemed
90 have proved itself capable of doing
what 20 promised. II took the 600. 900
or more bushels Of wheat delivered to it
yesterday and to-day the deliveries
amounted 10 10000 bushels more. But
hs price held firm. The storm for to-
tly was predicted, because Armour had
begun unloading some of his enormous
holdings Yesterday II was feared there
would be a tremendous rush to-day to
dump an the wheat on Change into the
sp Of the syndicate, but the result
proved this prophecy wrong.
The Journal says: with the 10000
bushels delivered to-day. The Letter
crowd have 100000 bushels of wheat in
tha.r possession. acquired this week. How
much more the syndicate has bought
long is not known. but it NAV be as
much as 100000 or 100000 bushels. The
amount however. is probably only 5,OOJ,-
O" or 6Olo00. at the outside.
cas- December draws to a close, II
grows more and more probable that the
Later clique meant what il said when 1t
announced that it wanted the wheat, and
was not in the market for the purpose
o. c1merug the cereal 1t appears
I9W that Joseph Letter. and those with
him On this deal. have arranged for all
the money they need TO pay for the enor-
nous Dot OF wheat that will be delivered
20 them In all probability"
To .s said that at least 100000 IS on
dslos, iu various banks in this city to
tha credit o. the December wheat clique,
Tor the purpose OF paying for the wheat
20 b. delivered TO them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE OLIVE PICKER CASE.
Andersen Put on TriaI-He Pleads
Not Guilty.

NORFOLK, VA, December 1.-THE
new grand jury in the Olive Pecker case
to-day returned three indictments against
John Andersen, cook Of the schooner
Olive Pecker, charging him with the MUIR
der OF Captain Whitman and Mate Saun-
ders and with burning the vessel An
dersen was put on trial for the murder Of
Saunders, and pleaded not guilty. A petit
Jury was empanelled. and the case Will
come up Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
STANDING FOR THE LAW.
Postmaster Rnpier Will Not Yield
to Republican Persuasion.

MOBILE, ALA, December 1S.-Second-
Assistant Postmaster General Shallen-
berger arrived here to-day. The object
Of his visit was to persuade Postmaster
Rapier to surrender his Office TO the new
appointee. Mr.. Barker. Mr. Rapler was
very obdurate. and answered the official
visitor to the effect that he was standing
as an American citizen for the enforce
ment OF the law of the land, and that If
Mr.. Barker had any rights I'm the
premises the courts should so decide.
Mr.. Rapier contends that under the
law. Mr.. Barker is not postmaster until
confirmed by the Senate. his (Rapiers)
decapitation having been effected in due
form, as provided for in the United
States statutes.