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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
IN RESPECT TO HIS MEMORY.
RESOLUTIONS on the Death of Pro-
fessor III. II. Harris.

The following resolutions were adopted
by the Alumni Association Of Richmond
College at their recent meeting IN re-
spect TO the memcry of Professor IL. ii.
Harris
"The alumni have heard with deep sor-
row of the death Of Professor IL. IL.
Harris, who was one Of the mos. dis
tinguished graduates OF Richmoni COL
lege. and afterwards one Of the most
valued members Of her faculty. 'omlng
TO the college in the autumn OF lal,
at the age Of II years, he at once tock
high rank in his classes; ana, after
two-years' course, characterized by pains
taking diligence, thorough worE. and
high Christian integrity, ne received bis
diploma i'm the summer Of 1896. HIS
heart always turned with warm affection
TO his Alma Mater, 10 whose service he
devoted the best years and most valuable
labors of his life. and in whose welfare
he always felt the deepest interest.
"He was an earnest worker IN the
Alumni Association, and spared no pains
TO forward, by all his great influence,
the well-beng of the college. The as
sociation feel that in him they had lost
a loved companion and valued fellow
worker. and the college a faithful and
earnest friend
",The alumni tender their warmest sym
pathy and coincidence TO Professor Har-
ris's family In their deep bereavement.
Action Of Church of Covenant.
At a meeting Of the session of the
Church of the Covenant, held February
7th the following preamble and resolu-
tions were adopted, and ordered to be
read before the congregation:
"The Church of the Covenant learns
with profound sorrow OF the death OF
Professor II. II. Harris, late Of the
Chair of Greek, Richmond College. We
record with grateful memory mis- inter-
est i'm this church; his frequent minis
trations from the pulpit; his tender sym
pathy in many Of the trials and difficult
ties incident 10 the life of a young strug-
Cling church.
1--WE treasure the recollection Of this
truly noble man and servant OF God;
the scholarly preacher, the skilled work
man in the Word the living example
OF the sweetest of all the Beatitudes-
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
shall see God
"Resolved, That we hereby express
our deep appreciation Of all his ready
and willing services to this church; that
we tender the heartfelt sympathy OF the
church to the bereaved family, com
mending them in prayer 10 God. and to
the Word OF His grace, which Is able TO
build them up
THAT this preamble and resolution be
spread upon the records OF the church,
and that a copy be forwarded 10 the sor-
rowing family.
IS. CALVIN STEWART.
Moderator Of Session."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

said he was OF opinion that the Legisla-
ture should encourage the formation OF
corporations in the State, instead OF driv-
ing them to other States.
To another question. the witness said
the total consumption OF refined sugar In
the United States was 10000 tons, and
that the American Sugar-Refning Com
pany produced about 10000 Of the total.
Then you fix the price?"
1--WE fix the price only in so far as we
fix such low prices that we undersell our
competitors"
The witness would not admit that his
company did control the sugar market.
Mr. Searles was dismissed with notice
from the committee that the records OF
the American Sugar-Refining Company
bearing upon the points named by the
chairman must be produced before the
committee next Saturday, If It was neces-
sary 10 subpoena the entire Board of Dl-
TectOrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
LEADING REPUBLICAN ASSAULTED.
Knocked Down With Loaded
Cane-Iiis Injuries Serious.

MEMPHIS, TENN, February Sex
CONGRESSMAN W r. Moore. a leading
Republican. and mentioned once for
Vice-President. also for place in Nc
Kinley's Cabinet. was to-day violently
assaulted on the street by Hugh L.
Brinkley, a local Fire and Police Com
missioner. and an ex-State legislator,
the assailant using a loaded cane. Moore
was Knocked down by the first blow,
and other blows were dealt him while
prostrate. the injuries being pronounced
serious.
Iast week Colonel Moore issued a cir
cular against a railroad scheme being
promoted by Brinkley. the latter pro-
posing that this county issue 100000
bonds. 10 be exchanged for like amount
of company bonds.
In his circular Moore referred TO an
alleged incident in Brinkley's legislative
career. wherein he is accused Of par
ticipating in a stifr poker game. losing
heavily. giving checks in payment. and
then stopping their payment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

-. y. -. Borden, at Fan River. TODAY
,V"hVeu IN despatch From, tbat
'@ce 10 the Southern Associated pross
most important one. Althoueh tbe
s"'e was not announced until fo.aav
PROBABLE that the arraneemente a
o oauer "hich II was made were concluded
p,, 'V"St TWO weeks ago, while the Fall
sIi,Vr ss H'ii-men were canvassing for
now in force. "s'e'iien'
Inc stock Of print-cloths. unsold and
heid by the Fall River provtGrnce 80
other eastern mills. has been steadily
Increasing. On January Ist last wear
s" Ie s'ock OF weaves known as sixty
,VUI squares was nearly 10000 pieces
+'se saturday the stock was said to
nave decreased TO 10000 pieces. Nume-
rus pans were discussed for further
ieuucihg the surplus stock. and finally
pdrtial curtailment was agreed on. An
an az Mlrahgement was signed by which g.
yoV'VVV splndles are to remain idle two
udgs IN each week for thirteen weeks
oi their equivalent. Among the mills
Sishihg THIS was the Fail River Iron
morhs Company's MILL controlled by tho
borden interests. Being himself a party
10 the curtailment plan. IL IS reasonable
10 suppose that Mr.. Borden will now
insist on its being carried out as ar
ranged His purchase OF 10000 pieces
mas therefore, stimulating effect on
the market, i'm which he will participate
TO great extent.
Inc cloth purchased represents a cas1S
value OF $s6l 200.
1t Is understood that the cloths have
Deen purchased for the American Print
ing Company's works, which have
capacity Of between 1900 and $1,000
pieces per week.
Mr.. Heineman, a prominent print
cloth broker said to-day. in comment
ing on the sale, that il had been Of vast
Importance TO the market There had
been an instant rallying Of the buyers
in eastern markets and 1t was reason
able to suppose that print-cloths would
advance very materially before March.
The sale provided a ready. relief for the
present stock embarrassment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
A DEFAULTER sURRENDERS.
IL Is Thought That wealthy Heia'
tives VIII Help Him.

PARKERSBURG, ". VA, February
S-Iee Mcfarland, who was teller OF
the Second National Bank, defaulted in
the sum Of $4,000. and who has trans
ferred 70 the bank at least $4,000 worth
of nroperty since this afternoon surren-
dered to the authorities. He was at once
released on $4,000 bail. No formal charge
has as vet been filed against him. IL $
thought that wealthy relatives in Pitts
burg will help him out OF his trouble by
making good the $4,000 he is yet short.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
c.n.roI sbeIby,s Condition.

KANSAS CITY, MO, February g.
General Joe Shelby's condition is un-
changed He may live another t"eh'y-
four hours but his physicians state thal
49,, would not be surprised at a col
80 anv moment His mental facul-
Las have apparently left him. He scarce
~ W recoenizes any person, and falls 20 re-
spond TO any questions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
SOUTHERN BUILDING ASSN.
Protective COmnittee-Investi
of Sccretary's Accounts Asked

ATLANTA, GA, February S-Messrs'
paul Romaire. w. A. Hemphill, and r. d.
spalding have been asked to act as a
protective committee for the stockholders
in the Southern Building and Loan Asso-
citation. An effort is being made to take
the company out of the hands Of tenn
norarv receiver and carry 1t on.
A bill was filed in court to-day by one
~ the stockholders, charging that w. -
hale. the secretary. withdrew large sums
from the association in violation OF his
duties. An investigation is asked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
INTERFERENCE WITH PUGILIsM
Permanent Injunction Restraining
BrookIyn's Mayor Therefrom.


NEW YORK, February s.-By Justice
Gaynor's decision, handed down in the
Supreme Court, Brooklyn, to-day, the
Greater New York Athletic Club, of
Coney Island, secured a permanent in
junction restraining Mayor Wurster from
interfering with the exhibits of the club
at Coney Island. The Justice holds,
in conformity with the decision in the
case of the Seaside Athletic Club against
Mayor Schieren, that the Mayor has au-
thority to issue the license, and that any
interference for violation of the law must
come from the police
The fight in which Maher knocked out
ODonnell in a single round, on Christ
mas-Day, 1896, was held the day after
the club was licensed On Polce-Cap-
tain Clayton's report that the law had
been violated by a brutal exhibition,
Mayor Wurster revoked the license on
December 30th. The club, on January
2Sth asked for the permanent injunction
granted by to-day's decision. The JUS
tice holds that Captain Clayton should
have made arrests for whatever viola
ton he observed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

The members OF the German-American
Ladies' Aid Association VINO haven't I
made returns for their tickets are re-
auested TO send them In, If possible. to-
day to Mrs. B. Brauer, 5l6 north Sixth
street. chairman OF the Entertainment
Committee, as she wishes to have a
meeting OF her committee to settle up
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

the roll-call. Bilyeu made a speech. IN
which he denounced the whole proceeding,
and called upon the Republicans TO come
I'm and organize the House. He said the
temporary organization was the only legal
organization. and demanded that men,
bers make permanent organization.
Mitchell and his friends have been work.
ing hard since Saturday, and this looks as
though he had made a gain OF the two
Democrats. The House took a recess
untiI 7.2O = NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
nir establishments Resume.

PITTsBURG. PA, February S-The
Homestead steel-works. Edgar Thomson
blast furnaces and steel-works, and
Duauesne steel-works resumed in full IN
all departments last evening. The West
inghouse electric works resumed in tull
to-day, on double-time. 1t had been
operating on half-time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
A Trip to Mexico.

A special party is being organized for
n trip to Mexico in March by Mrs. Caskie
Cabell. Stops will be made at principal
cities en- route, and a week will be spent
In and around the City OF Mexico. Mrs.
Cabell will have the assistance OF ex-
perienced guides and chaperons. and nc
trim could be more attractive for its his
toric and interesting features. For fun
narticulars. address. Mrs. CASKIE
cABELI. 221 Governor street. Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
ITS DIFFICULTIES INCREASING.
CncSTer County, Pa, Trust Company
Threatened With Receivership.

WESTCHESTER PA, February S.
The financial difficulties Of the Chester
County Guarantee, Trust and Safe De-
posit Company are increasing. The COM
pany some time ago found itself in finan-
cial straits. with liabilities estimated at
$500 900 and assets at $,0O)O0O These assets,
however. are mostly in western mortgages
and sch investments. and cannot Oe
realiztd on except at a loss. The COM
pany made a proposition to its depositors
TO accept bonds for their deposits, to
run ten years and to pay per cent IN
terest Some Of the larger depositors
and stockholders did not take kindly 10
this proposition, and to-day h!ed Dili III
eouitv I'm court. asking for the appoint
ment of a receiver for the company. The
court will hear argument on the applica-
ton on Friday next. The company holus
$40 600 of State funds on deposit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
BIG SALE or PRINT-CLOTHs.
What VIII lie Its Eject Upon the
Market.

FALL RIVER. MASS. February s.
Nir NJ. C. ID. Borden came into the
market this morning and purchased 750.-
VO pieces Of goods-JOoOoO spots. and
4'''Vo futures-at 2 9-lG cents. This rep
iesen1s the largest sale Of print-cloths
h many months, and it's effect upon
,ne market Is awaited with interest
y VIII undoubtedly make the market
a'gher but II Is generally thought that
VIII have little or no effect on the
o1rtaiment situation.
AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
NEW YORK, February S-The pur-
'A@se Of 7OQ.0o0 pieces Of print-cloth bv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
otterhurn Lifhin Winter.

]. T.. Burns * Co., general agents. No.
SO east Main street, Post-Office Box l26.
new phone go. old phone 1912. Great
est known Water for Dyspepsia. Indi-
gestion; Kidney. Liver. Bladder. and all
stomach Troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
Revival In Iron and steel.

PITTSBURG. PA, February S-A re-
vival IN the iron and steel business Is
expected here. Prices Of steel billets are
about y cents higher than last week,
and orders at last weeks figures were
refused. Pig-iron prices are also ad-
Yancing SLIGHTLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
,,,os,hate-worixs nurned.

FORT MEADE. FLA. February S-rne
RelI Phosphate Works. four miles eas'
OF this place, valued at $ooco' were pu,n, ~,
"a 1st night. The fire was OF incendiary
es,otn There was no insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
right Goes MerriIy On.

PIERRE, S. d.. February S-The sena-
.arial deht goes merrily on, and the
sStnation is practically unchanged. The
,,ote S'.r, IN Joint session to-day resulted as
so,Iows: PickIer. a.; Kyle, 80; Plowman'
80. coodykoontz, IS; Palmer, l; Kellar, 2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
GIGANTIC HANNA SCHEME.
Millions of Voters TO he Given Gold
Literature.

CLEVELAND, o., February S.-Chair-
man NJ. A. Hanna has inaugurated a
gigantic scheme, by which millions OF
voters will be reached. To set the ball
rolling. Chairman Hanna's first step was
TO make arrangements for the use OF the
patent insides.' furnished the thousands
of weekly and daily country papers in all
parts of this country. for the distribu-
tion of the gold" matter that Will be
nrepared by the agents Of the National
committee. The terms Of the CONTRACTS
with the various associations calls Tor
from one to three columns OF printed
matter on the financial question IN al
the patent insides" sent out. This VIII
be continued during the coming Tour
VaarS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

The Faithful Circle Of the Kings Daugh-
ters. OF which Mrs. George Warren Is
leader, viii give Silver Tea at SIG west
Franklin street this afternoon from to
7. There will be good musical pro-
gramme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
Guard Against Grippe

by using Ouluine Whiskey. which will en-
able you 10 resist this terrible disease.
Price 25c. Soc and 81 a bottle.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
MITCHELL. Of oregan. Gains.

SALEM, ORE, February s.-The Joint
assembly met at II o'clock, with tnirty-
nine present. gain OF TWO votes Ior
Mitchell from Saturday.
Bilyeu and Lee Democrats) answered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company viii be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices wiz be
sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
Sicl<-ffendnche

and it's return prevented with DIR. David's
liver pills They cure Biliousness, Con-
stlpation. Dyspepsia, Stomach and Liver
troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
Sfop Tint

cough before 1t is too late. with DR..
David's Cough Syrup Of pure Pine Tar.
Horehound. and Wild Cherry. The best
on earth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
Cut-FIowers, Plants, Funeral De-
signs.

MY friends can find me with complete
eoral stock. Out-of-town orders filled
nrornntlv. JOHN LAIRD.
Hew phone. 5Oi; old 'phcne. 1885,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

FOR CoUGHs AND THgoAr TROUBLES use
BRowSs BRONCHIAL TRocHgs Tbsy relieve all
Throat irrirations caused by cold or use Of tho
voice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
TEE POPE ATTENDS MASS.
lie Seems 10 he I'm His Usual
Health.

ROME, February S-The Pope to-day
attended requiem mass for the repose
Of the soul of Pope Plus TX. His Holi-
ness appeared to be in his usual health,
and spoke in a strong voice as he pro-
nounced the absoution at the conclusion
of the services
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

..ra laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
pruaglsts refund money II fails to cure.
Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
The Weather.

-, WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Febru-
airy S.-Forecast for Virginia:
lClDUUY partly cloudy weather; cooler In
southern portion; winds shifting
I TO northerly.
North and South Carolina: Local show
ors On the early morning. followed BY
fair cooler weather; northerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was warmer. with rain In
,he forenoon. and changeable weather In
,be afternoon. II was clear at mid
night. o....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
UP THE VALLEY.

The river reached It's highest point at
Columbia during Sunday night. and began
10 fall early yesterday morning The rise
amounted to o feet. but at p. NJ. the
water had fallen to Is feet, and was re-
ceding rapidly. II was then 10 feet az
scottsville and 6 feet at Lynchburg. ana
falling at both places.
The street-cars were unable 10 run
through last night, but they will be this
morning.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
IN A LONDON HOTEL.
Novelties and LuSurics of Life In the
Inn. of England.

Novelties and Lunuries of Life In the
Inns of England.
The American visitor to London who
stops at certain hotel in that city
finds many novelties and convenlences
that are not known here in America.
where hotels are supposed to have
reached the acme OF luxury. II has an
American plan dining room but only
a French bill Of fare II has an In
dian room, where an Indian chef. In the
costume of his country. prepares ma
tive dishes for those who desire them.
In this hotel each guest is known by
the number of his room Instead of his
name. and II Is rather odd TO an
American to be addressed as Mr. 90"
as though he were a convict in a pen
itentiary on each floor. day and
night, are to be found a maid. valet
and a waiter. who are at your ser
vice and have free access to your
rooms When you come home at night
IL you are a man. you find your clothes
pressed and cleaned and carefully pack
ed away in chest Of drawers. II you
are a woman the maid attends to
frills and furbelows, as though she
were hired by you especially. Guests
never bother with their keys-the maid
or valet on the floor takes charge of
the key and is ready at any time to
open your door.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

that she knew nothing of his de !
ton, that he was not in a position. >
declare himself then and would not be
until fortune smiled. She was young
No one would take her from him for
years yet. One week he missed her.
Another passed and she did not appear.
He overheard a conversation one day
that gave him the Information he de-
sired. She was i'll at her home. He
learned the address. Next day some
exquisite rcd roses cheered the sight OF
the sick girl No card accompanied
them. Every day the gift was re-
peated. One day a merry party board
ed the car. The pretty girl, looking
strong and well again. and the young
man whom the conductor had noticed
before. were the center Of the crowd.
When the merry party alighted the
pretty girl looked shyly at the con-
ductor She had a warm heart that
otter led her to forget the less inn
portant conyentionalitles. She had
bade adieu to the cat at home. why
not TO this quiet, stern-looking man,
who she vaguely remembered. had al
ways been kinder than his duties re-
quired. Besides. she was so happy to-
night that her heart oyerfiowed with
kind impulses. 'Good-by.' she said.
softly. I shall not ride on your line
again soon. We go to Cleveland to
live. / was married today.
THE hand pressure that returned
hers was gentle and respectful The
mans face was ashen He said not a
word. He was surprised. Perhaps |
should not have done that she whis-
pered to the bridegroom. Nothing
you do could be wrong. dear, he whis-
pered. and neither thought Of the con-
ductor again. l know him we'll, and
was at loss to account for his mo-
roseness and the premature whitening
OF his hair. It was long afterward
that he told me this in a burst OF con-
fdenCe. II was the death of the mans
ambition. That happened fifteen years
ago. He Is street car conductor still,
probably always will be. He seems
to have no desire 10 become anything
else"
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
rhe bellman'. Lltue joke.

klrriemuir, in Forfarshire. tho
"Thrums" OF Mr.. Barrie's delightful
studies OF Scottish life and character.
once possessed a humorous bellman.
on one occasion he was instructed to
make the following announcement on
the day OF the local fair: Notice! All
persons driving cattle through the
lands Of Logic. to or from the market,
will be prosecuted with the utmost
rigur OF the law" Then, seeming to
be sorry for the harshness OF the or
der. and anxious to clear himself in
the eyes of his neighbors, he added:
"Ye needna mind a this, lads; it's
only a hayer Cnonsense) O. the grieyes
(the farm overseer)."
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
CASTLES In THE AIR.
A MAN WHO RINGS UP FARES
HAS A ROMANCE.
The Reason that He Never Married
Pretty GIrI Who smiled at the Con-
duetor Unconscious OF the Impression
She Was Making.

E are not likely to
think of romance
in connection with
the man who rings
up fares. He IS
mortal like our
selves. howev e r,
and being so is a
target for Cupid's
darts, says the st.
Louis Repub II c.
There Is a tail
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

All of the mummy cats unearthed In
Egyptian tnrnbo have red hair.