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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

Miss Irma Keppler. daughter OF the late Joseph
Keppler will be married 10 William A. c. Kiene
~ nor home No o East Seventy-ninth-st this
evening The ceremony will be followed by dinner
and reception at the Savoy. Fifth-ave. and Fifty
ninth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

THE Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's League
Of the MontehOre Home" will give hgh-clas'
entertainment. which will he followed by dance
at the Tuxedo. Madison-ave. and Fifty-ninth-st.
this evening The proceeds Of the affair will go
toward the support OF the Home. which Is stu
ated at One-hundred- neutrality-suspicious.. and
Western Boulevard L VI. Ruben, secretary OF
The NetropoItan Opera House. has the arranging OF
The programme in hand. and some Of the artists
who will lend their aid to this charity are MIS-
Entberine Fleming HnriCks Miss Florence La
Bird Max Karger and Miss Rosenberg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

An interesting wedding is TO take place thIs
morning nj the Orthodox Friends Meeting House.
in East Twent!eth-st Miss Edith Haydock daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Sarah A. Haydock a minister Of tho
Society OF Friends will marry herself" 10 Richard
HObsOn. A marriage OF this kind has no. taken
place I'm New York for nfty years though the
tom is still kept up among IIicksite Quakers in
PHILADELPHIA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

The managers Of the Society Of Decorative Art
No "A East Thirty-fourth-st, will hold n second
open reception and this afternoon. from until
6 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

The Danes Of the Revolution met at their club
rooms at No 81 Mad!son-ave.. yesterday after
noon Mrs Edward Steers. the president. In me
mbeir Patriotic statesmen were discussed and tea
was served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

The Amelia Relief Society will give It's second
annual entertainment and reception at Terrace
Garden this evening. a number Or wen Known
actors and actresses will take part. The proceeds
are 10 be devoted TO charity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

In the Church OF tie Ascension Fffth-ave and
Tenth-st. at o'clock this afternoon. Miss Louise
Griswold daughter OF Mrs. George Grswold, OF
No West feminist. will be married 10 Harold
Raaslon Miss Cirswold is sister OF Mrs. Schuy-
lnr Van Rensselaer,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
LETTER MAY SAVE DURRANT
One FOuud Alleged to Have Been Writ
fen by Suicide
COMPOSING TO TWO MURDERS
For which the Young Nedioai s'"ueh
stand, Convicted--The Handwriting
Compares Favorably with the sui
c,d.,ssay Competent Judges

uo1-StoN. TEN, Nov. "a special
20 the Post. from Morgan, Texas says
In March last, in the columns ol 'no
post was noted the death OF Jose r..
pisnther alias 10. bos, who commilleu
e,,icide i'm the Meridian jail in TINS couh-
~ ON March -. While Blaniher was
incarcerated IN the Meudau jan mere
was also o. fellow prisoner named RUS
VINO wis arrested on some minor charge
and occupied the cell adjoining that OK
Blanther. Pitts is a farmer who now
lives near iredoll in this county, ana is
known 10 have contarsed with Blanther
during his two or three o-ys confinement.
TIE LETTER FOUND.
IN a letter 10 Word, Dillerd and Nord,
att rneys OF Meridian. under date I NO
vember 2Zd. Mr.. Pitts enclose q letier
from .nther and says:
Il have been looking through some
papers that had Oh file in jail at Mefi-
dan and 1 find the enclosed sheet Wnlch
speaks f0r Itself The papers allu"ea 10
here worked ID rough hole in my p'oAe''
hence the delay in not discovering item
sooner. I well .emembcr that Forc on
rather Blantner asked me the eveniag he
took tho poison at night. which coat was
mine Or several that were hanging ln the
cell he occupied. ] never thought further
of the question until 1 found the letter he
wrote I send 10 20 YOU for the reason you
best know who 90 notify I'm California.
hope that it may be worth something
% You en- the way Of saving Durront -
California. VINO, j understand. is sentenc-
"a 10 death for killing Miss Lamont
THE CONFESSION.
Following is the Blanthcr letter:
meridian Jail. 90 Mr. Pitts-As this
is my last day on earth. / wish % say
that ! cannot die without telling truth.
! murdered Mrs. Laneledt. also Blanch
Lamont anG Minnie Williams Z put this
IN your coat pocket and hope YOU will
find it I'm time 90 save the life OF Durrant
IL may also be of service 10 Mr.. WomacA
in getting his reward money ! want YOU
IN have my watch for your kindness 10
me You have my best wishes, and /
hope your troubles will end, but not as
mine. .,..-..,,
"(siened) 'BIANTHER FORBES
The letter written by Blanther was
compared with a letter written by him
10 County Treasurer Randle, while me
tBlantnaD was teaching school at kop-
perl ;his county and the identification
is pronounced 10 Dee beyond doubt.
is IT GENUINE?
Cashier Hudisil, Of the Bank OF Mcr-
dan. says it compares favoraby with
Blanthcrs handwriting. while others
have hesitancy in pronouncing the last
letter as written by Blanthcr.
Tho alleged confession is now in the
hands of Word. willard and Word. Of
Meridian. who will at once notify the san
Francisco officials Of the startling confes-
sion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24

Mrs. Naok May lie Recalled, But II is
Not Certain.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-The second trial
OF Martin Thorn. for the murder of vii
liam Gmdensuppo was fairly started this
afternoon in Jhe queens County Court
The lawyers for the prosecution and dee
fence diligently cndeayofed to s''ui'
iurv as quickly Ass possible. and when 900
adjournment was taken yesterday evening
seven jurors had been sworn.
Am additional panel of nny was made
up yesterday ana from these and ihr
reuoaind,r of tho hrst special panel ~
t.Iosn.n. tha other five jurors were se-
lected before Z o'clock to-day They are
Nicholas Blake. carpenter. Freep1rI
Charles gchreihor. real estate dealer
valley stream. GEORGE r. Liiard. OYSTER
man Groat Neck. Valentine watts. farm
cr I.vnhr0ok. Elias Valsor, carpenter
Fort Washington
As soon as tire jury was completed
am adjournment for luncheon was ordered
by ihe court. after which District A.
,orr.v younrs opened the ease for the
prosecution.
In % comprohcnsive manner hc piacef
tho entire ease of the people against The
accused barber before the court and inry,
and promised 90 prove everything that
was charged in the indictment. Tie spoke
for thirty minutes. and AS soon as he had
finished fho taking Of evidence was ho-
gun.
phe most ~ the afternoon session WAS
.lkcn no in the examination of those who
found the three hundlea each ono contain
ing "a norton of tho severed body. and
several r0lice officers We're examined as to
tho manner in which rhe different parts
were brought fo the sew York moreue
Some of the bath rupbare, Who knew
Guidensunne an NE. and who worked
alongside - tim in The baths. testified
as 10 tho ideufitv of the remains. which
were found in FOUR SECTIONS in three hun-
dies and they were positive. judging fipm
peculiar marks in the different parts OF
me body. that they belonged to the body
Of the missing bath attendant
Tomorrow tho Coroner and his deputy
viii be called 20 testifv. and it e. onite
nr0bable that cath1. Clark. and others
who say that Thorn made confessions TO
them may ie examined.
Nra Mack may also be called but when
q renorter of the Associated Pres asked
the District ATTORNEY whether there was
anv sienifcance n the fact that ne had
not spoken Of Mrs Mack rs witness ln
his oDening address. and n she would or
would not he 70 witness during the second
trial Mr. Youngs renled:
"I cannot answer those questions al this
stage"
The lawyers for tho defence. however.
are quite positive that the woman viii he
"a witness. and thev are prepared 70 make
n very warm for her during her cross
examination: that they will put Thorn
or the stand 20 refute Mrs N1ck's testi-
monv and swear hat it was she who com-
r,iffed The murder. IS now beyond an
doubt.
Nr. Ho7e's questions - the talesmen
when they were examined showed conclu-
s-vciv the line NJ defence he meant 20
adopt in addition 10 Thbn's testir ory
it IS said on good authority the defence
will produce witnesses who will accuse
Mrs Mack OF having committed serious
oNences the nature of which will not be
disclosed 10y Thorns counsel until it Is
made public IN evidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24

and. with the necessary change Of cap
tion the ordi nance just passed concerning
The Southern Electric Company. was
adopted To this was appealed a pro-
vision that the r. W Trnyior Company
should rellnquish all rights and privileges
granted it.
The committee then adjourned. having
been In session nearly three hours.
TIE TAX PENALTY.
A committee Of conference. consist
Ing Of Meesrs. HarrelsOn Brock. Cutchins.
Hobson. Smith. and Witte. met al c
O'Clock Yesterday evening 90 crrsider an
ordinance providing a method Of account
ing for penalties on city taxes. accepted
by the Common Council and non-con-
CURED in by the sOaTd OF Aldermen.
The ordinance " len IS intended 10 en-
force the prompt collection Of the penalty
ON Delinquent ta1es. reads as follows.
J. The city Collector on or before the
18th day Of July of each year shall render
10 the Auditor statement showing the
iotal amo nt an the tax bills in his
h1rds for collection. rhich have been
paid in fun or half pad up 10 the first day
Of July Of the current year. and the total
amount Of the bills Of the current year
upon which no payment has been made
up 90 the first day OF July. and the ag-
gregat8 amount of the statement must
q. .al the total amount of the real and
personal taxes for the year.
O. Upon receipt OF the statements men
toned in Section !. the Auditor shall
forthwith estimate and charge 20 tho city
Cole tor s per cent. per lty upon the to-
tai amount of the bills lpon which no
payment has been made lp July lst
ana tho collector shall stand charged sith
The said penalty until it Is paid or the
lilis returned delinquent as now pre-
scrlhod by ordnance.
g. This ord'-snco shall De IN force fri
its passage
THE ORDINANCE EXPLAINED
Special Accountant Carr on Mccarthy
explained the me-suro to the committee
fully and clcorly. after which Mr Cutch-
ins spoke opsirst .ts adoption hls main
argument being that % would work q
hardship ou the poor especially After a
good deal OF discussion the ordinance. on
motion of Nr Wtfe was reported to the
Board NJ Aldermen with The recommcnda-
tion that it Doe c0ncurrel in
Tho Board of sinking Fund Commis-
siororg held q needing m 3 o'clock yes
to-day afternoon in the Auditors office
The Finance Committee met az S o'clock
at The same place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
ALL SAINTS new CHURCH.
The Plans Selected at a Meeting Of Tho
YeSTy Last Hight.
]. STEWART LAaNEY The ARCHITECT
A Handsome Design which Provides fog
a Bui ding OF Brick of the Gothic
slyIe to Cost About $4,000
Preparing the site.

Ata called a eotine Of the yestry Of ALI
Saints church last evening, q selection OF
plans for the handsome nrS church odi-
lice vas Ls.de.
Tho attendance was a fgll orc and Rev.
Dr. j. Y. Downman. the popular rector.
presided.
Plans wcro submitted in competition by
six architects. five Of whom were from
New York. TWO Richmond architects
were among the nst oil prospective COM
peutors. but ono @as SO presscd with
work that he was prevented from propar-
ms plans.
MK BARNEYs PLANS CHOSEN.
Alter a fJll and exhaustive coIsidcra-
ton OF Tho drawings. aud speciace etlons
submitted, u work which look ~ Several
nouns. tie choice was mado OF tnc plans
prepared by Nrs. j. stewart barney, OF
New York.
Mr. Bameys plans axe spoken vi IS
MASTERPIECES OF architectural skill and
are quite exhaustive IN their complete
ness.
Iney provide ior building OF brick in
The gothic style, TO cost ia The neishbOr-
hood OF forty thousand dollars.
5rLENDlD LbFECT
\ notable and pr0spocuvoly charming
feature OF the plans ls the treatment OF
the ancient gothic style, ali the beauty OF
that style, us impressive simplicity boing
preserved while every harsh severity of
outline usually observed m a gothic
structure has been s0ftcnod To accord
with modern ideals of structural loyeli-
ness.
a. is gratifying 10 witness the worthy
and wholesome rivalry that exists be-
tween the different church organizations
IN the way OF providing this growingly
beautiful city with the handsomest edi-
fees procurable. With such competition,
which is surely fostercd under prOyiden-
tal auspices. Richmond may soon hope
10 compare as church chy with the
largest IN tho East.
y SPLENDID SITE.
The site for the architectural delight
la prospect is one thlt cannot be better
ed In the city.
II Is on q spacious plot OF ground. which
was donated for the purpose by Nj T. H.
Mayo and is situated on Franklin street
between Madison and Monroe streets. and
is practically the geographical centre OF
the residences of tho congregation.
The building which formerly occupied
q portion Of the new site has been torn
down and ground has already been
re-broken for the new church
The Nestry rest I'm the easy conscious
ness Of having done their best. In the
expectation of the unanimous approval ~
the congregation. and i'm the fact that
they have placed Richmond far toward
the head Of the list of the homes OF beau
tiful churches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
BBYAv PHYS FOOr-BALL.
Participates In a Practice Game the firt
ofHis Life


COLUMBIA. MO, Nov 3.-William J.
Rrvan. late Presidential candidate, ap-
peared in Columbia in an altogether new
role. participating IN Dis first game OK
t00t-sall.
cad in striped old gold and black
sweater. the erstwhile Presidential candi-
cate appeared on the Athletic field Of the
Missouri University and took part in the
game. 10 was practice game between
the Varsity and the Alumni teams, and
Mr. Bryan had been persuaded 90 go TO
tie field by the college boys once on
.ho field it was suggested that the dis
tngLshed guest take part in the game.
AT tire solicitation Of Captain Ilill and
Coach Young, Mr. Bryan consented 20
kck-on for the Alumni Captain Hin
offered the Nebraskan his sweater. which
was pulled on. and amid deafening coll
lege yell, Dir. Bryan strobe on the field.
The bah was placed in position, and af-
ter q few rohctrsals. Mr.. Bryan planted
his 40. 10 fairly and equally under the
sphere and the bah went sailing down the
field for forty yards Mr. Bryan retired
20 the side lines and watched the scrim,
mage. continuing tO Weai the sweater
during the game. lie was much impress
ed with The play and said that while IL
hyas not played I'm his college days. he
was certain that he would have been on
I'd team had he been given a chance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
r1lR AMrRTcAS COMPETITIONS.
President of the London Board of Trade
sn1. y j. "nn.tin. ltriiish rrnde."


~n,. - 8, "oustin~ british Trade"
LONDON. Nov. 22-Right Hon Charles
f. Richie president Of the Board of
Trade. made am important speech before
the Chamber OF Commerce or croydon To-
day taking as his theme the decline or
British exports during the last ten
months. upon which he hung grave
warning against American competitors
now "Ousting British trade
Mr.. Ritchie. after declaring that the
Dingley tarin and the engineers trade
dispute were mainly responsible for the
recent decline OF exports. and after point
ing out tina England had no weapons
against the tariff said there was a great
deal of talk in commercial circles about
the serious competition Of Germany. but
he thought they We're too apt 10 overlook
more serious ocmpetitOr-the United
States.
.rhe facts are serious" he continued.
" and can upon us for the exercise of an
our powers 10 enable ms 10 maintain our
position in the commercial world. There
BIS no doubt that the United States is exc
cutting orders which ought TO he executed
here As We all know an American firm
obtained the contract for the Central TN
dergrOund Railway (Of LOndon). as IFS
bid was The lowest. end those OF the Eng
iish concerns. and n could deliver the sup
plies three months ahead ot the British
tenders.
MANY important continental orders have
gone 90 America. The same is to he said
of China and Japan whore the Americans
are d0iue work that Englishmen should
have done I'm consequence 0f the engi-
nocrs dispWe many orders are leaving
tne country and unfortunately these or
dtrs seldom rtturl.
"Amorica successful competition Is
duo IA, ncr cuiefurs.nr capital and due
t0 the employment of The best machinery
and working ~ in the most economical
manner. unfrlmmflled by the restrictions
which have hHmutred manufacturers
hero. Every ONE having the counfrys IN
terest at heart must hope ihat tn-mor-
rows conference viii lend 20 "a settlement
OK the unl0rtuuac engineering dispute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
rHE "OREGONv arIRE.
A stubborn Blaze IN the ccai Bunkers-
Narrow Escape.

Narrow Escape
sAN FRANCISCO CAL. Nov. 23.-The
Can says:
Tho coal bunkers in the United states
hanleshlp Oregon caught fire Sunday even
ing from spontaneous combustion. and
for over eight hours the crew worked with
a vengeance 40 smother what looked Ike
costly blaze. There were over 2i0 tons
of coal IN the vessel. ana prompt action
alone saved the ship.
Tho fire is supposed 10 have started from
water leaking into the coal buukers. TINS
would eventually cause terrific heal
from accumuating gases. Luckily, the
fire was discovered before b. had gained
much headway An alarm was imme
diatcly given. and orders were issued 10
remove he coal from the vessel 10 the
wharf steam pipes were attached and
connected with the lower part of the yes'
sci in an attempt 20 smother what fire
might start In other parts of the shin.
The men worked with a Will. but the task
was harder than was az FIRST supposed.
The work was done with dihicni'y. az tho
smoke hindcrod the mon ir their attempts
90 Cuiclily put ont the blaze During the
whole night after the IRE had been DIS
covered tho entire crow labored bon re-
mo, ing the smoking and blazing coal. as
b. was not until daybfeak that the men
were allowed 20 leave their work.
The warship gill he dry-docked within
n few days and rightcd, after which she
will be- coalod and her ammunition placed
on board. whon she viii be ready for ac-
ton.
According 10 later account OF The ac-
cident the Countess of Iath0m Was dr.F-
ing homo to LathOm Han orn@kirk, in
o. phaet0u accompanied b. Lady Lott
RIM and lady Evolyn Mason. The
coachmau was sitting bChlnd. 4 slack
cucd rern getting under the tain Of one
of the horses irritated the animal and
caused the accident an Che very gates Of
LathOm Park
The horse appears 90 hayo kicked the
Countess into the ditch. She WAS car
r.d to her apartments. Lord Lathom
who was immediately summoned. arrived
oniv in time t0 sec hs wife expire. Death
WAS duo partly 20 The Immersion and
partly t0 conclusion % the brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24

Gage Nas the CUES. Of hohsr and The
CHEZ sneaker.
Seth LCw, who Is an honorary member
OF the chamber was not present. Nelther
was MayOr-elect Robert i. Van WycA.
In fact, IL can be authortatively stateo
that tho latter was not invited.
Secretary Gage responded 20 the toast
Currency RefOrm-NOw or WhenY lie
reiterated his y Unknown vic@5 on the
currency question. advocating an elaf ic
currency and the establishment OF the
currency and banking system on more
secure foundation. Quto.ng Jeffereons de-
claration that all outstanding paper
should be called in durins times OF peace
and coin allowed 10 flow. he q.
No, my friends, We are not l'slined In
falling back In supreme ihoineio"'v 10
rest upon a perverted maxim.
Generals Bcaurogard and joseph r..
Johnston did that after the hrst battle
Of Bull Run. whon with fresh columns
at their hand they could have marched
on and occupied our capital fhe Federal
CON nar...r after Antiotam did that. since
n has boen shown that thc Confederate
forces were too much exhausted To int''-
nose anv effective obstacle to the posses
sion OF Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
Hammond Tell. II!s Story.

CHICAGO. Nov. 23-Prhate Charles
Hammond was the principal witness ln
the Lowering court-martlal to-day. ana
proved himself entirely capable of holding
his own with the attorneys who are act-
ing for Captain Lowering. HE gave dam
aging evidence against Lowering. and
could not be- made 10 contradict himself
on thc stand. nor was be- at any time
confused By the sharp crOss-eXaminatlon
10 which he was subjected.
Questions relating 10 his personal his
tory before he entered the army he quiet
ly refused TO answer because as he said
they have no bearing on this case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24

LONDON. nov 23-The Countess OF "a
tbom while returning from a shooting
Marty to-day. was thrown ont OF trap
and killed near Wig1n. Lancaster
The Countess was formerly Lady Alice
yluers second daughter Of the fourth
mi ~ .rerdon. She was married to
fr. E1rl of Lathom in lMo They had
fotr children. two sons and two daugh-
fCr. The eldest son Dis Lord Skelmers-
onle The Earl of l.athom b the Lord
Chlr.berlain Ot L G household OF Queen
The Countess wgs driving pair OF
fi.J and the Countess. with The other
l.d.ts Who were with her in tho trep was
thrown out She Ten INTO "a ditch run or
,,1+.r ard the trap fell upon her
Nhen She was eAtricated she was still
alive. but she died almost Immediately
~'ss.'r.,.rI- Her body was carried TO La
fbom Han on stetcher. The other la
dies escaped unhilrI
g,ho deceased Countess was immensely
uoni.l,r I'm Lancashire and prominent in
Gverv charitable work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-24
oplyroy oy rHr sRADr cAsr.
Solicitor O'ConnelP, Decision viii sustain
the Cnllccior'. PoaiiInn.

TfiANNlni ~ 4 tNiiifli = iFNiNltlt " III "h7iAih
the COLLECTOR Position.
WASHINGTON. Nov. % -Special-The
Information concerning tho Brady case
eivcn 90 Tie press az The Treasury Depart
mcnt Yesterday. was misleading. 20 say
the least ~ was stated that solicitor
o'Counells ruling would NOT pe Ior.n-
coming for some days yet, ana the state
mont certainly implied. ] take o. thal II
had not been written. gentcmhl OF
high standing told me to-day ihat the
opinion OF the Solicitor was prepared sew
cral days ago and that 10 was now Do the
Secretary OF the Treasury Office ms
gentleman said further that he had seen
The opinion. hut was nof at liberty I'D nl-
NuIee thc points il contained.
m was said bon department circles TINS
afternoon that the ruling OF the SoAGitot
would not Doe made public or am. lhitl
was the understanding in the Secretary
office go amy rate There seems To pe no
question about the upshoi OF me iuhns.
10 -ustins the opinion delivered ln me
eX-deputy contention by Assistant Attol-
nev-General Boyd in which the ground
was taken with much ppsltNenesa ihdl
Collector Brady had the right TO Dust the
old deputies because they were nol ies'l-
ly iu the classified service.
Iu fhr recent CORES oudence nave ne
tmafed pre.ty clearly That the Depart
eo0ucnt events VIII. ] think. prove this TO
Doe true. 20 is even stated on what see ms
to hc good authority that colonel hlduy
whom he called On Secretary Gage Satur-
day. either read The opinion N inc So
hcitor ur was made acquainted WIN lie
substance Of Do.
solicitor O'ConncI is from Iowa and
7t.. guroirf.d ou The recommendation
of C0ucro. smau Deliver of Iowa. one oi
The uUf aud ont opponents oL ine 'lth
Service i.. ilr DIIIlEer la now il
WASHINGTON. ald Says chat Doe VIII join
actively in ihc effort th1t is io De- made
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