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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
EMPEROR WILLIAM CENTENARY.
The Historic Procession i'm Berlin
Most Gorgeous.

BERLIN. March 23.-The skies were
dull and overcast this morning, though
there were occasional intervals Of sun
shine. The streets were filed at an early
hour with people anxious to witness the
great historic procession, which was the
principal outdoor feature Of the days
programme Of the celebration OF the CEN
tenary OF Emperor William l.
The procession began forming in the
Thiergarten at o'clock, and started al
1920 A. NJ. on its march. The route
taken was through the Inter den Linden,
eand from the Brandenburg gate 10 the
Kaiser william /. monument, which was
unveiled yesterday, where the Emperor.
with the Empress Frederick: the Prince
Regent of Bavaria; the King Of Saxony;
the King Of Wurtumberg; the Grand
Duke of Baden; the Grand Duke of
Hesse. and other exalted personages.
waited its arrival. AS the procession
filed past the Royal party, the vast
crowds which had assembled TO witness
the review kept up an incessant round of
cheers.
1t is estimated that upwards Of twenty
thousand persons marched in the pro-
cesslon, which was of the most gorgeous
description. Many Of the historic cos
tunes WOtH bg the Hdl ldAtiS NGAt VI the
most costly material and ornamentation
and artistic design.
BISMARCK. NOT FORGOTTEN
BERLIN. March 23.-Prince Bismarck
has been the recipient Of almost count
less telegraphic. written, and verbal con-
gratulations in connection with the CEN
tenary Of Kaiser William /. Last eve
ming procession Of 100 men, bearing
torches. marched through the park at
Friedrichsruhe and past the Castle
cheering the eX-ChancellOr. and indulging
i'm a variety OF expressions associating
his name with that Of the old Emperor
I'm connection with the historic events In
which they took part together The
Prince was suffering from a severe at
tack Of neuralgia. and was unable to
make his appearance outside the Castle,
but he sent a message OF thanks. which
was received with cheers Count Her
bert Bismarck, Count Won Rantzau and
other members Of Prince Bismarcks
fanny. viewed the procession from the
balcony
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

The system Of filtration plants intro
duccd I'm Berlin has fulfilled. 10 a won
derful degree. its promise Of utility in
respect of pure water supply and sanitary
security. as compared with the past ex-
perience OF that city. The Spree has been
abandoned as a sewer and an elaborate
radical system built up; the city has
been divided into five general drainage
districts: these again being subdivided
into twelve. Drain channels laid in the
prlncipal streets converge at the lowest
level I'm the several districts, where the
tanks and pumping stations are located,
tunnels connecting these with the city's
farms some miles away. Other Euro
uean cities have made vast movements In
this line. Thus Vienna has finally Sc
cured the long-talked-of water supply
from the Alps, twenty miles away. since
which time typhus cholera, and other in
fictitious diseases have greatly decreased
In ls,S-57 the yearly death-rate was Y
per LOCO but in 1875 the Alpine water
being introduced the death-rate fell TO
% Is per 1000 In 1898 Hamburg had not
completed her extensive filtration plants
the people still drinking the impure water
OF the Elbe. a great cholera epidemic re-
shifting but I'm 1891 after the plants had
been completed a good supply Of whole
some water was secured, and there has
been no recurrence Of cholera symptoms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
DEATH AND DISASTER.
Reported Tornado Near EufauIa,
AIabama-TerribIe Devastation.

Ala Iabama-TerribIe Devastation.
CHICAGO March pa special to the
Tribune from Eufaula, Ala, says: This
city is central in a section which was
swept by a tornado yesterday. in which
death and disaster played a dreadful part.
For several days there has been summer
mildness all through Southwest Georgia
and Southeast Alabama, the country tri-
butary to the ChattahOochee river. on
Sunday the thermometer went up to so,
and the air was oppressive. Yesterday
morning, leaden skies and increasing wind
pressure preceded a storm which came
sweeping along with terrific force. SMUT
ters aud roofs gave way, and for two
hours there were terror and Qesolation,
when the tornado passed off to the north
west. coursing along the Chattahoochee
Valley.
The reports soon coming In told of ter
rible devastation. The town of Blakeiy,
m Georgia. was nearly lifted out of eS-
istcnce. and people seeking refuge indoors
were as badly knocked around by falling
timbers as were those on the outside. who
were unable to dodge fence-rails and
other flying missiles. From Henry coun-
ty. Ala. around Abbeville, there come
stories Of death and wreck a family Of
five persons is reported killed near Ge-
4
now upon the country. Rivers and creeks
are swelling with the rainfall which al
most resembles cloudbursts I'm its copious-
ness. on both sides Of the ChattahoOchee
south Of this the fields are Overiiowed
destroying all the winters work OF pre-
paration, and carrying away cabins and
stock Late last night news came in of
the drowning of a family OF eight persons
ON the Alabama side of the river, I'm Henry
county Richard Manson. with his wife
and six children lived I'm n cabin on the
river bank at the crossing Of the Central
railroad from Columbia. The waters rIsh-
ed in. and before they could extricate
themselves all were lost
MISTAKE AS TO ABBEVILLE.
MONTGOMERY. ALA. March pa
special 10 the Advertiser from Abbeville,
Ala. says: "There has been no cyclone
here. There was the heaviest rain in
years. No damage except 10 lands.
RAINFALL TERRIBLE
MONTGOMERY. ALA. March 2S.-A
special to the Advertiser from Troy says:
The rainfall for two days has been terri
BILE All trains on the Central OF Georgia
and the Alabama Midland roads have
been annulled. Many bridges have been
washed away. and the Concuh river is
out OF its banks. The rain ceased this
morning No loss Of life is reported.
PROSPECTS BETTER
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. March "a
special 10 the Sta1e-Herald from Colum-
bia Ala. says: Rain has fallen here al
most continuously since sunday nOcn,
but the prospects are now for fair wea-
ther The Chattahoochee is higher than
since 1856 and the town is surrounded by
water The bridge on the lower river
road Is in danger. The bridge at Woods
Mil Is gone and the one at Taylor's MIL
Is impossible and will likely go. AL
river plantations are under water, and
the damage will be great. The river Is
stiil rising at the rate OF four inches an
hour.
While party OF men were out run
ming rabbits and attempting 10 reach an
island, the boat capsizsd, and jim Ro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

an the guards should be paid by the City
Sergeant
Mr.. zimmerman offered az a substitute
that the City Attorney be asked 10 have
the Legislature repeal this law as long
as the receipts Of the Office OF the CITY
sergeant are as large as they are now.
The substitute was adopted.
THE JUDGES UNCHANGED
ON motion Of Mr. Allen, IL was decided
70 be the sense OF the committee that the
Judges Of the city are not paid too much,
ana their salaries should not be reduced.
Al this juncture the committee adjourn
eu TO meet again next Tuesday night at
CLOCK. lt was the opinion OF tho mem
Ders that 1t would be impossible 20 have
the work Of the report completed by the
next session of the Common Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
Washington Gife-Insurance Com
pany of New York.

The thirty-seycnth annual statement ot
the above named frst-class company an
pears IN our columns this morning, aad
we take great pleasure in calling aftaH-
ton 10 t. IL will be seen from this ff-e-
ment that the "Washington's' as.e s. Oh
the lst OF January last amounted 20
near 100000 and that they have II
handsome surplus over and above all
liabilities. The Washington" has been
doing business in Virginia for about
twenty-five years, having been intro
duced into the State by the late General
George +. Pickett, who carried Insurance.
I'm the company at the time OF his death.
During tho time they have been doing
business in Virginia they have paid be-
tween 500. 90 and $4,000 TO our citizens.
and have never had the slightest contest
about the payment Of a claim. Mr..
Thomas L. Alfriend 1913 Main street, Is
the manager OF the Washington" for
Virginia. and will take great pleasure IN
explaining 10 any OF our people desiring
first-class lifo-lnsurance all the different
plans OF tho Washington"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
ExrERrMENr ~ BEET CULTURE.
~ - Decided To Make nn Experiment
at the state Farm

Inc Board Of Directors OF the penl-
tentiary at their meeting yesterday af-
ternoon decided to have "a practical ex-
pertinent made at the state farm I'm the
cultivation Of sugar-beets The test viii
be made on sufficiently large scale to
ascertain both the fitness of the soil
Ior beet culture and whether the sac-
charine properties of the product are
suihcient TO make the crop profitable.
Mr. Lapham, who is greatly interest,"
ed IN this subject. was az the penitenti-
airy farm a few days ago. and was so
Impressed with the idea that the place
is well-suited for beet culture that be
brought the matter to the attention Of
Colonel Thomas Whitehead Commits
sioner OF Agriculture and the latter
wrote a letter TO Superintendent Lynn,
who, In turn, laid the matter before the
board. with the result stated above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
HIGH WATER IN GEORGIA.
Railroad Traffic Greatly lnterfered
Mitb-Americus Partly Innndated

SAVANNAH. GA. March zS.-special
dispatches to the Morning News from
Albany, Blakely, and Americus report
very high water in those sections Of the
State The Chautauqua at Albany opened
to-day. snd ten companies of the Second
Regiment en- route TO take part in the
parade, were unable TO get beyond Ameri-
Gus. Railroad traffic has been greatly IN
terfered with, bridges washed away, ana
mill-dams swept before the rushing wa
ters. No loss OF life il reported from any
point At Americus several houses In the
lowland section OF tho city are surround
ed by water, and their occupants are
able TO reach them only by means or
Inafs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
PRESSING CLAIMS OF col. nvEs.
Being Urged for APPOINTMENT on
the NIcarngunn CommIssIon.

Being Urged for AppoIntment on
the NIcarngunn Com mission.
Colonel A. t. Rives. OF Castle Hill,
an engineer OF long experience. and for
many years I'm charge Of the work or
construction on the Panama railroad, is
being urged for appointment as a mem
Der OF the commission provided for by
act OF Congress TO make an inyestiga-
tion Of matters touching the Nicaraguan
canal
Mr.. NJ. r. Ingalls,. president OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, Is especial
" prominent in pushing the claims Of
Colonel Rives. and among others OF in
fuence who are working In his behalf
are President Samuel Spencer. OF tho
Southern railway. and Judge Story, OK
Cincinnati
The commission Is TO be composed OF
three engineers. one OF whom must be
"A naval engineer. Tile positions are very
desirable, and pay wei.
Colonel Rives Is regarded as man
emlnently well qualified Tor service on
such a commission. lie graduated from
n school Of engineering I'm Paris. where
he lived for a long time, and has had
varied experience Ills friends recently
urged him to become a candidate for the
Office Of proctor OF the University, but
he declined 10 do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
THE KENTUCKY sENAroRsHIr.
No Election Net--Bet on BradIey's
Winning To-Day.

FRANKFORT. ky. March 23.-The re-
suit OF the senatorial ballot to-day was
no election.
LOUISVILLE. KY, March BIT will
take sixty-nine votes TO elect a senator
at tomorrow joint session. Hunter got
sixty-six to-day: There will be 1856 votes
cast. only l35 were cast at to-day's sepa-
rate ballot. as one House Democrat miss
ed his train. There are lSS seats In the
Legislature. but one Oemocratic) i va
cant through death. and Illness Keeps
Senator Ogilyie OemocraD away 1t Is
said tonight that eleven more Republi-
cans will refuse TO vote for Hunter to-
morrow. Ex-State-Senator Ed. Parker,
q friend Of Governor Bradley's, onered
70 bet 81 ,Oo0 this afternoon that Bradley
would be elected Senator tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

NEW LONDON. CONN. March 25.-The
gunboat Helena arrived here this morn
ing from Newport News. About everything
is IN readiness for the trial OF the VIII
mington, which will be the first to under
20 the speed test. She will leave here at
6 a. VI. tomorrow for the starting line.
of old Field point, and the start will be
made as soon as the conditions OF wind
and sea will permit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
FRENCH TROOPS LAND.
First of the Reinforcements Ordered
tn Crete.

w tfta's
CANEA. March 2.-Three hundred
French troops, the first Of the rein
forcements ordered to Crete for service,
landed at Suda to-day. Later they
marched TO this city. Three hundred
French troops will 90 to sitia, in the
eastern end Of the island. Admiral Cane
varo the Italian, who = by reason OF
seniority I'm command of the combined
fleets OF the Powers, has Issued a pro-
clamation enjoining the insurgents and
Greek troops not 10 attack the Turkish
forts at Kissamo, Suda, MalaXa, RetimO,
Gambia, and Hierapetra, these forts be-
ing necessary for the maintenance Of
order at the ports where the foreign
troops will be disembarked The procla-
nation closes with a warning that mea-
sures will be taken to ensure respect
for Il.
It IS doubted whether the insurgents
Will pay any heed to the proclamation.
GREECE NOT COMPROMISING.
LONDON. March Z.--In the House Of
Commons to-day MIR - n. CurzOn, Tn
der Foreign Secretary IN reply 10
question by Sir Charles Dixie, said that
the government had not received any
proposals from Greece, looking TO
compromise with the Powers, beyond
that contained in Greece's supplement
tary note. which had already been made
public. II seemed, however, that the
Greek Minister at Paris had made YER
bal communications 20 NJ. Hanotaux, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, that
no such proposal had been made 10 the
Government of Great Britain.
In reply TO a question by Mr.. John
n, -.rHF
Zon said that Turkey was not taking any
part in the blockade and that Turkish
merchant vessels, in entering the ports
of Crete would be subject 10 the same
restrictions as were imposed upon YES
eeIe of other nations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
CAR CoLLIDEs WITH 4 BUGGY.
MIR. BuyIiss Thrown out, But Not
Hurt-HOrse Injured.

Car No 81. of the Traction Company,
came into collision with the buggy Of
Mr.. James BayHss At the crossing Of
Nineteenth and Broad streets yesterday
afternoon. The car was travelling east
at the time, and Mr. Bayliss was driving
along Nineteenth street. The car struck
the buggy at the crossing and broke one
of the shafts. 1t also knocked the horse
down and dragged 10 for some distance
along the track. injuring it rather Sc
vepely Mr.. Bayliss. who was the only
occupant Of the buggy at the time. was
thrown out, but happily escaped unhurt
The motorman of the car and several
passengers stated that the alarm bell
was sounded before the crossing was
reached. Mr.. Bayliss denied this and
said that though be listened intenty. he
could not hear the bell. He was very in
dignant. and says that the matter will
not be allowed to rest where IL Is at pre-
sent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
ROYAL TRIBE OF JOSEPH.
Richmond Lodge of This Order In
Stituted Last Night.

Richmond Lodge, No. 1, OF the Royal
Tribe of Joseph was instituted at Smiths s
Hall. on north Fifth street last night by
Organizer Purdie. The cnarter-list Is of
GOOD size and embraces among others the
Following well-knoWn citizens: Messrs.
Writ Il. Taylor Phil. Il. Shield. w. i.
Svdnor. G.. o. Saville, Charles B. Car
rngton. j. b. Mcdonald, Rev. j. r. Mas
tin Judge James G.. Lamb, Joseph ,,l-.. II.
r thornton. John r. Hughes Charles II.
phillips. W. r. Talley, T.. l.. c. scott and
A. B. Apperson.
The following officers We're elected: Act
ing Past Patriarch. Hay r. Thornton;
Patriarch. O. A. Hawkins; Vice Pa
triarch. p II. Noel Pries-, Rev j.. NJ.
Omer: scribe, W. Il. Taylor; Treasurer
irving l.. Beverdge; Escort, j. II. Shep-
herd: Inner Guard. T.. b. Mcdaniel Outer
Cnard b NJ. Bushong, Medical EXami-
ner DR.. Charles V. Darlington.
This being the first lodge instituted in
Virginia. II was presented by the supreme
Lodge with a handsome set OF oihcers'
Jewels
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

WASHINGTON. March 23-The follow
ing changes have been ordered In the
Naval Medical Corps:
Surgeon T. C.. craig, placed on the re-
tired list.
Past-Assistant-Surge r. VI. Kennedy,
detached from the Naval Hospital at Nor
folk. and ordered 10 philadelphia, re-
Ueving Surgeon ODiehel. ordered 10 the
Terror. IN place of Surgeon w. Dubose,
transferred 10 the Texas. relieving Sur
geon S. II. Dickson. transferred 70 the
Massachusetts relieving Surgeon Sigfeld,
ordered TO the torpedo station at New
port
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
MASSACRE OF ARMENIANS.
Strongest Remonstrnnce Yet sent to
fhe Porte.


the Porte.
CONSTANTINOPLE March 23-In con-
sequence Of the troubles at Tonkal, In the
Sivas District OF Anatola, Sir Philip Cur
rie. the British Ambassador, has sent TO
the Porte the strongest remonstrance that
has yet been addressed TO the government
i'm an official communication. The official
report of the affair said that fifteen Ar
menians and three Mussulmans were kill
cd. but the embassies have received rel-
able information that fully 100 Armenians
were massacred. The people were killed
while i'm church. During and after the
massacre the Armenian quarter OF the
city was given over 10 pillage.
The Turkish newspapers remark upon
the Da-ihc attitude OF the Powers towards
Turkey Their attitude. they say, is con-
formable with the rights and political in
terests of the Porte. and furnish fresh
proof of the striking success that has
been gained by the Sultan. 1t also testi-
fees 10 the friendship Of the Powers for
the Porte and their soliciude for the
pcace OF the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
HANDSOME RESIDENCE BURNED.
Treasures Of Art Destroyed Along
with 1t

ALAMEDA, CALL, March 8.-The
handsome residence of the late a. A.
Cohen, in this place, was destroyed by
fire this morning supposedly from de-
fectlve fue. The structure was entirely
of wood In the centre was a great
court, extending TO the roof. The walls
of this court were frescoed with heauu-
ful pictures, and there were costly and
rare statues also around the court. The
house was filed with elegant furniture
and works Of art. Many of the pictures
I'm the art gallery had been bought in
Europe, and represented a large outlay.
When the house was built twenty-five
years ago. IL was said to have cost. with
its contents, 100000 The total in
surance on the house and its contents
was Sf55 OOO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
yew york Dry-Dock Satisfactory.

WASHINGTON. March D. Captain
George c. Remey president OF the board
which tested the new dry-dock az New
York, presented his report in person to-
day. and as a result the dock Will be ac-
cepted after the small amount Of work
still lacking is completed. Captain Remey
says the dock Is satisfactory. and there
Is no reason why the Iowa or any other
heavy battleship should not be docked IN
ii at any time. The department refuses
10 make the report public until after IL
is acted uDOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
MIssissIPPPs FINANCES.
House Committee Trying To Agree
ON "A Revenue Bill

JACKSON. MISS. March 23.-ThlrIesn'
OF the twenty-five members OF the Ways
and Means Committee Of the Mississippi
House met here to-day, in response 10
Governor McLaurin's Invitation, 10 dis
cuss the States financial condition, ana
~ roesible 20 agree on a revenue bill 10
no submitted TO the extra session Of the
Legislature. which will be called within
the next few days. The committee has
been in session ali day, but has arrived
AT no conclusion.
The Governor submitted his views as
TO the best means OF curing the threaten
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
rhe Detroi, and the Essex.

WASHINGTON. March @.-The cruiser
Detroit. which arrived al Alden yesterday,
evidently found that port an unhca....y
stopping place. for she left there this
morning Oh her way 10 Port Said. She
VIII probably enter the Surz Canal next
Mouday
The training-ship Essex left 81. Thomas
to-day for Laguayra. Venezuela.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
1nst of the Concerts.

The last of the series of Metropolitan
concerts will be given at the Academy Of
Music on the 10th of April. Terasa car
reno. the greatest of all lving planlsts'
bos, been engaged for this concert, Mama
teer Wright being fortunate enough 10
Secure the only open date in her tour. No
artist that could have been brought 10
Richmond would command anything IKE
the attention Of the great Carfeho, Wno WE,
Glands absolutely supreme III her arr.
Peservod seats for the event may now be
eecured at the music warehouse OF
SfeSsrs. Walter ID. Moses & CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
BIG -FOUR FREIGHT WRECK.
FOur Tramps injured-FOur Others
supposed TO lie in Debris.

SPRINGFIELD. o., March 3.-Twenty-
three cars of Big -Four Freight No. II
are piled in mass on the Ohio Southern
tracks. which pass the Big Four near
Buffalo crossing. The wreck was caused
by the breaking of the coupling between
two OF the cars at / o'clock this morn
ing The train came together again, and
the wreck followed Four tramps have
been found badly injured, and four others
are supposed 10 be buried in the wreck.
The injured are:
WILLIAM SINEY, Jersey City; shoul-
der. head, and back injured.
FRANK FOY. 81. Louis; cut on back
Of the head. and leg and shoulder badly
hurt.
WILLIAM KINSLEY, st. Louis; both
legs crushed.
ED. KINSLEY St Louis; legs injured.
All were taken 10 hospital here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

cd deficit Of about $4,000. II "a under
stood that the committee Is favorably
impressed with his scheme. but. II will
not be given out until settled upon az
to-morow's session. when It IS hoped
several other members OF the committee
will be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

land. young man about IS years Of age.
was drowned. and Charlie Morriss drifted
over a mile down stream before he could
be rescued.
The train on the Central left here this
morning on time. but has been unable to
get on the Blakely bridge. thirteen miles
east OF here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24

ALBANY, n. y. March 2g.-The Great
er New York charter was passed in the
Assembly this afternoon, without amend
ment and now goes 10 the Senate f0f
concurrence. The charter will pass the
Senate this week. and viii then be sent
10 the mayors Of the cities affected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
socre,ary B.tton In the city.

Mir. Joseph Button. OF AppomalIoA,
Ciert of the state Senate. and secretary
OF the state Democratic Committee, ~ III III
verse 10 talking about politics, but sa'd
maj nc presumed the state Committee
would meet about the same time TINS year
maj il did four years ago. when was
Nav 18th. He said, further, that from
CiJ Dominion would stand by the noml-
80 ~ the Democratic party this faL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
sCOVIL At HOME AGAIN.
Much sympathy Has Been Wasted on
Him. He Says.

NEW YORK. March 8.-sylvester SEQ
vii the newspaper correspondent who
was imprisoned for thirty-one days in
Cuba. arrived this morning I'm the
steamer seguranca, from Habana.
Mr.. Scovil was in the best Of health,
and stated that a great deal of sympathy
had been wasted on him, as he had been
treated with great consideration and
kindness