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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
MIR. EvENsEN ENUMERATED.
Justice Tomlin, of Norfolk, Dismiss
ed the Case Against Him.

Mr.. Christian Evensen, the popular
manager of the Elks' Home in this city,
who was arrested here Thursday and
taken to Norfolk to answer charge of
having removed a piano and other ar
ticles from Norfolk after a deed Of trust
had been executed on them, returned
home yesterday, having appeared before
Justice Tomlin, Of Norfolk, and been
promptly discharged from custody, Mr..
w. IL. Hofheimer, the plaintiff, falling
to make out a case against him.
Mr.. Evensen is indignant that such a
charge should have been preferred against
him, and contemplates entering suit
against those who were responsible for
his arrest. Mr.. j. Samuel Parrish, who
went TO Norfolk and defended him, has
the case in hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Judge Farrar to Lecture.

An interesting session Of Richmond
Lodge, No. 42S, Independent Order Of
Good Templars, was held Friday night at
Relvidere Hall. This lodge will have
Judge +. Il. Farrar c'Johnny Reb'D to
lecture next Thursday night at the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
His subject will be Winter Evening
stories by an Old Man" Some good
music, vocal and instrumental, is pro-
missed. Judge Farrar is a comrade In
good standing in Lee Camp NO. J. Con-
sederate Veterans, and has for twenty
eIght wears delighted audience all over
the country He is an alumnus Of
pr,nceton and the University Of Vir-
a,nia He began his professional career
&c lecturer in 1866 with his famous
"Tohnny Reb."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
PRAGUE NOW QUIET.
Military Patrol Fired On-Disturb-
ances I'm other bohemian Towns.

PRAGUE, December AIT Tabor last
evening the Czechs attacked the houses
of the Hebrews and broke the windows
of the Synagogue. Five Of the rioters
were arrested. The local force of gen.
darmes was reinforced this morning, and
the military was called upon to assist in
restoring order.
A mob Of over 1000 persons at Braunau
last evening attacked the houses of the
Czechs, and in spite OF the efforts OF the
eendarmes and regular police, smashed
windows and did other damage. Quiet
was not restored until midnight.
In Prague, q military patrol was fired
unon from O house on Brennestrasse.
None Of the patrol were wounded.
There have been no outbreaks of vio-
lence in the city to-day, and complete
tranquility now prevails.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
OPENING OF CONGRESS.
programme for HOusc--TwO Appro-
priation Bills Ready.

WASHINGTON. December 4.-Chair-
man Dingley. of the Ways and Means
Committee, was among the arrivals to-
day After comforting with Chairman
cannon, OF the Committee on Appro-
priations, the general programme for the
opening days of the House was mapped
out. Mr.. Dingley was informed that two
appropriation bills-the pension and legls-
iative bill and the executive and judicial
measurement practically completed. 1t
was determined, therefore, TO take these
up at the outset. When they are out
OF the way. 1t IS probable that the bank
ruptcy legislation will have a hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Dance on Floyd Avenue,

Among the social events of last week
was a hop given Wednesday at Miss Ro-
binson's hall, on Floyd avenue. The hall
was beautifully decorated with palms and
other foliage plants. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. Richard Wight, Misses
Bessie Wight, Kate and Alberta Will
liams, EVE Blankenship, Virginia Tyler
Julia Cardwell, of Hanover; Dorothea
and Bessie Lee. guests of Miss Anne Lee;
Kate Bidgood, Miss Carlton, Hal Light
foot. Lottie Lambert, Edith Jones, and
Miss Waddill, or Hanover. Among the
gentlemen were Messrs. Richard Early,
Albert Williams, William. Lightfoot, Reed
Venable. Edward and Willie Wright, Ro-
bert Peyton, Morrison Glenn, Phillip
Carlton, Clarence Thomas, George Nc
Crery, and Clarence Taylor, and Pat.
Cardwell, Of Hanover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Rahherie. In warwick.

MORRISON, VA. December 4-sspe.
cial.)-Thleves entered the store OF Mr..
]. ]. Kellum. at this point. some time
between the hours OF li:S0 o'clock Friday
night and o'clock this morning. securing
booty TO the amount OF sloo and over.
Among the articles purioined was q cash
register. valued at SIS, with its contents-
No clue TO the perpetrators has as yet
been obtained. This makes the third
Occurrence OF this kind within forty days.
The st-office was also entered about
afteen days ago and goods and pcst-osiics
matter TO the amount OF So were bor-
rowed for an Indefinite space OF time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Richmond Theatrical Company.

A combination Of local histrionic talent.
TO be known as the Manhattan Comedy
Company, is being organized here. and
will take to the road in about two weeks
time. Mr.. II. l.. Bell is the manager.
and he Is enthusiastic over the prospects
of the company. which, he says. includes
the best professional talent in the city
of Richmond. The route lies through the
Southern States. Those financially in
terested in the venture are Mr.. ID. A.
Putney. OF the Sun Life Insurance Com
many. Mr.. Hunter Wilkinson, who will
act as treasurer. and Mr.. T. l.. Bell. the
manager,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Volunteer Club Stag Party.

A stag dance. given under the auspices
Of the Volunteer Musical Club, of the
First Regiment, Infantry, was held last
night at the Armory Hall.
The music was furnished by the club,
and was well rendered. Those present
were Lieutenant A. w. Miller, Captain
John w. Starke, Lieutenant Scott Cum
ningham, A. Gary, G. C. Waller, Louis
Woodson, A. l.. Ford, II. T. Ford, II. II.
Richardson, C. Cupp. Dash Ashby, Walter
Birchett, ]. Ems. Allen Jeter, l.. Cherry.
f. Cherry. J. Cherry. ]. c. Weckert, c..
Marley, i. l.. Matthews, G. Z. Hill. j.
Robertson, w. Thurston, Kempsr Thorn
ton, V. r. Ford, Gus Shepherd, Joe Con-
way, and Ike Flegenheimer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
NATIONAL PRISON ASSOCIATION.
IL VIII Meet Next Year at In~
dfanapolis.

AUSTIN, TEX. December 4-The Ma
tional Prison Association to-day decided
that II would hold It's next annual meet
ing in Indianapolis. The most important
business OF the morning session was the
submission of the report Of the Conn
mlttee on Criminal Law Reform. A NUM-
Der OF recommendation were made to
check the progress OF crime. The wardens
elected the following officers: President,
Henry Wolford. Minnesota; First Vice
President, Philip ii. Dorne. Cleveland:
Second Vice President, Walter ~. Thayer.
New York; Third Vice-President. G. r..
Hoyt, Colorado; Secretary. I. b. Pat
ton, Pennsylvania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
THE LUETGERT TRIAL.
Expert Long Refuses to Have Any
thing to Do with Ii.

CHICAGO. December 4.-The defence In
the Luetgert case is likely to be greatly
hampered in the matter OF expert testi-
mony. 1t came to light during tho pro.
ceedings to-day that Professor John H
Long, of the Northwestern University.
has practically refused to have any con-
nection with the present trial.
Professor Long was one of the promi.
nent experts at the former trial, and
did more work in the case than any other
expert, with the possible exception Of
Dr. Rieshe. For his services at the
former trial Professor Long was paid
$500. In his researches he spent much
more than this sum. According TO tho
attorneys for the defence, there Is no
money available to recompense him for
any further services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

over expenditures, and an exchange OF
gold and notes, there Is no longer any
menace TO the country.
lie does not contemplate the retirement
OF Treasury notes. but only change
OF classification, for the reason that. IL
retired, there would always be a talk
OF contraction OF the currency, and ne
does believe that II gold and greenbacks
are made interchangeable, and kept in
class by themselves, no danger need
DC apprehended from that source.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE RACE.
A Series of Minor Contests as Pre-
lude.

NEW YORK, December 4.-As pre-
lude to the big six-day international BIZ
cycle race in which over forty riders
from the principal cities Of the world are
to compete, series Of short races took
place at the Madson-Square Garden to-
night. Many Of the prominent racers
who have made their names world-"lde-
ly known took part in the sprints.
The six-day race will begin Ut LID a.
NJ. Monday, and the latest entry Is foou-
ard Tayleure, OF France.
Inst before this Jimmy Michael will at
temnt 10 beat the worlds mile record,
paced. indoor, 1:4S, made by John 3.
Johnson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
GERMANY AND HAITI.
semi-Omcial Suggestion That Port
au-Prince May he BON barded.

BERLIN, December 4.-The semi-official
Post to-day says: should HAITI refuse
the German demands 0or an indemnity
on account OF the alleged illegal arrest
and Imprisonment of Herr Lueders, a
German subject, at Port-au-Prince).
sharp measures will follow. We snail
first lombard the coast forts, and II they
oro narsistent. we shall lombard the city
and the government buildings"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Hunt in North Carolina.

Judge 4. C. Minor and Clerk p. p.
winston, of the Law ambiguity Court,
returned yesterday from a hunting ex-
cursion In North Carolina, where they
were royalty entertained by Mr.. Julian
Bryants brother
They are quite enthusiastic over their
experiences. The sport was excellent and
they bagged between them ninty-nine
birds and thirty-three rabbits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
THE PRESIDENT ON FINANCE.
What lie VIII Recommend Touching
the Currency.

WASHINGTON. December 4.-President
Mckinley. In his forthcoming message to
Congress, will not discuss in slgnii-
cant way the recent monetary negotia,
tons OF the Wolcott BimetalIlc Commits
sion but Will casually refer 10 them.
interest Ia the financial part Of his mes
sage VIII attach 10 recommendation
mat gold shall be paid only for green
BACKS, and that greenbacks shall be paid
only for gold. The President does not
oelieye that Congress Will retire the
notes and II is his opinion that where
mere Is . constant surplus Of receipts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December A.
The Turkish legation to-day received the
following:
Constantinople, December "A def
mite treaty Of peace between the Sublime
Porte and Greece has been signed this
day"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
THE POPE NOT WELL.
Celebration of Anniversary OF HIS
First Mass Abandoned.

LONDON, December A dispatch TO
the Pail Mall Gazette from Rome. pub
lished this afternoon, says that the Pope
has not been enjoying his usual health
recently. Dr. Lapponi, the Pope's physi-
c,an. II is added, has forbidden his Holi-
ness TO take part In any trying function.
and. therefore. the programme mapped
out for the ceremonies which were to
take place on the sixtieth anniversary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
n council and Charter Changes.

The Common Council will meet at the
CIV Hall Tomorrow night at O'CLOCK.
The session promises TO De a very long
one. as a vast amount OF routine business
is 10 be transacted. The discussion VI .ne
rocort ~ the Committee on Charter
Changes will. It is expected. raise
breeze. and q lively discussion is looked
for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Secretary sherman Much Better

WASHINGTON, d. c., December A.
Secretary Sherman was so much i'm
proved to-day that he transacted business
at home, but did not venture out, owing
TO the fact that the weather was in
clement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

BERLIN, December i-The German re-
Inducements which will soon be seat to
Kiao-Chou bay consist of four COM
panies OF marines. consisting OF twenty
three officers and 1900 men, a company
OF naval artillery, numbering 200 men,
several pieces of field artillery, and a
number of machine guns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
certifxinx Pension Claims.

Clerk Walter Christian, of the Hastings
Court, has been spending the vacation
certifying TO the claims OF veterans and
widows OF veterans OF the Mexican war.
ton. whence checks are Issued to the APP
plicants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Postmasters for Virginia.

WASHINGTON, December 4-The fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters have
been appointed for Virginia: Rural Re-
treat, J. w. Eiffert; Taylors Store, John
w. Kinsey; Walkerton, Mrs. NJ. d.
Tltrpar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
chiones. commits Suicide

PARIS, December 4-The septuagena-
rian Warehouses d'Hyquelles committed
suicide tonight in garnet In the Rue
de- Belloy. by inhaling charcoal fumes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
German Reinforcement. for China.

Of the celebration OF the first mass OF
Leo XIII. has been abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. December ~
1ilp Forecast for Sunday;
For yirginia-Fair weaths9(
II southwest 10 westerly winds.
North Carolina--Fair weather. coidoP2
southwesterly winds. becoming westerly
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was rainy and disagrees
ahlc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

As result Of some hot words ex-
changed during the Dreyfus debate In
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
SERIOUS OFFENSE
United States Officer Assaulted
On Shipboard While Per-
forming a Duty.
Boarded the Filibuster Biscayne
and Was Knocked Down
and Driven Off.
Commissioner Calhoun Denies Re.
s%ponsibility for the Pepper
Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The secretary
If the treasury has received a telegram
from Special Inspector Hampton at Fort
Landerdale. Fla, stating that he board.
ed the steamer Biscayne, off the New
River Inlet at I o'clock Monday morn.
ing while she was transferring arms,
ammunition and coal to the DauntleSs,
and that he was knocked down, dis.
armed and driven off. This telegram
was referred to the attorney general foI
such action as the gravity of the occur
renee may warrant. This is the only
information yet received at the treasury
department III corroboration of the re-
port telcgraphcd from Fort Landerdale,
detailing this assault and the subse-
quent capture of the Dauntless by the
cruiser Marblehead. The department
officials say they have no doubt that the
Dauntless had just returned from a sue
cessful landing in Cuba of munitions OF
war, and her capture is regarded IA
highly important. The persons who
maltreated Inspector Hampton while in
the discharge of his duty as a United
States officer, it is said, will be rigor-
Ously prosecuted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

Another blunder has been discovered
IN the work of the last legislature. A
DILL was introduced in the senate detach,
ing Union comfy from the first judicial
circuit and attaching it to the second
circuit, and fixing the time for holding
terms of court in each county Of the two
house 10y changing these dates. There
is no record that the bill was returned
to the senat for it, concurrence in the
ameUdm"nt, or ltat 1t WAS again acted
upon 10y that body. Now it $ an
nouuCed that the validity OF the law will
have to be passed upon by the supreme
court before another term Of court can
be held il Union county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
OBJECT TO THE CUT.
Strike at the Jones g. Mclaughlin Iron
Works at Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, June "A 10 per cent cut
in wages affecting all men not under the
a~malgamated scale was ordered at Jones
& Laughlin's American Iron Works. As
a result the open hearth workers and
some other employees, i'll all about 200,
refuse to 90 to work. The firm EMPLOYS
nearly 5000 men.
The strike will probably cause a shut
down Of the entire plant. In the morn
ing the strikers gathered about the gates
of the mill and gave three cheers. This
was evidently a signal, for instantly all
the men at work except the tonnage OF
amalgamated men threw down their
tools and walked out Of the mill. At
Dol 500 men We're on IA strike. The
night turn men say they will not go on
duty unless the matter is adjusted, and
this will cause a general suspension, as
the tonnage men cannot work without
the laborers.
READING, Pa, June 2.-Over 100 men
in different parts of the Reading Iron
Works stopped work because Of reduc.
ton in wages of puddlers from s2.70 tc
$40 per ton, and others in proportion
about 10 per cent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
THOSE PEPPER LETTERS.
Commissioner Calhoun Denies Insinuations
of Havana Newspaper.

Commissioner Calhoun Denies Insinuations
of Havana Newspaper.
HAVANA, June Wv. j. Calhoun, the
United States commissioner who is in
vestigating the death in the prison at
Guanabacoa of DIR. Ricardo Ruiz, a nat
uralized American citizen, was inter
viewed with reference to the article in
The Diaro de la Marina, making III in
direct attack upon the commissioner by
criticising articles which have appeared
i'll a Washington newspaper over the
signature of Mr.. Pepper, who accompa.
MED Mr.. Calhoun to Cuba. Mr.. Cal
houn said:
"Mr. Pepper is in no way connected
with the commission. On the contrary,
he came to Havana on his W account,
as other correspondents might have
come. No secrets of the commission
have been divulged nor has any special
information been supplied to him which
was not obtainable by other correspond
ents. suppose Mr.. Peppers informa-
ton was gathered from personal infor-
nation or from hearsay."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
N~ru illlon is raising three carloads Of
corn from it's own vicinity for the India
fau'l e sufferers.


Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? Ii not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to he peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Complaints,
exertlng IA wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and ton to the organs.
If you have Loss of Appetite, Copstlpa-
ton, Headache, Painting Spells, Nor are
Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melan-
choIy or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and strength are guaran-
teed by It's use. Fifty cents and 81, at
G. II. Woods drug store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
HEMP AND FLAX RATES.
More Protection For These Articles Re
quested by Northwestern Members.

More Protection For These Articles Re-
quested by Northwestern Members.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The Repub.
lican members Of the senate committee
on finance We're in consultation at the
Arlington hotel with a large number of
senators on the flax and metal sched-
ules, on both of which amendments
looking to increases have been sug-
gested. Senators Davis, Nelson and
Pettigrew and Representative Tawney
were heard on the d~esirability of a gen
eral increase on hemp and flax duties,
advocating the restoration of the house
rates on all articles Of this character
which do not call for still higher rates
than those of the house bill. The com
mittee announced no conclusions, but
the advocates Of the flax amendments
left feeling very much encouraged.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
There il Nothing so Good

There is nothing SO good AS DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do
not permit the dealer to sell o some
substitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to max.
more profit be may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DIR.
Kings New Discovery because Won know
it to be safe and reliable, and guaran-
teed to 60 good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds, Consumption for all
affections of Throat, Chest and Lungs,
there is nothing so good as is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Trial bottle free at G. II.
Woods drug store. Regular size DC
cents and S1.OO.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

The .GauE'ou Gazette has compiled
tude Of the important POINTS IN the state.
The altitude Of Aberdeen above sea
level Is l,3CU feet; that of laD6tOn l,2OG
feet. The highest point Ia the state>east
Of the Missouri Is Gettysburg, 2,OS2 feet.
Next comes Goodwin, 2.OO9 feet. The
lowest point Is McCook. 100 feet.
Some other prominent points are, Huron,
1,22S5: Mitchell. 1872; Wa,ertown, 1873;
Brooklngs, 1886; F~landreau, l.5Gj;
Sioux Falls, 1897; Elk Point, l,l3l;
Pierre, LAO. Scotland is al feet
higher than Iankton, and A. feet higher
than Aberdeen. FROM Columbia to
lankton the James River has Il fall of
of only 100 feet. From Waterfowl to
McCook the Sioux River falls GIL feet.
The Missouri River enters the state at
at an elevation of l,JI2 feet and leaves
the state at 1916, Il fall Of 49G feet III
about 800 miles. At the north line of
the state the Missouri River is 2S2 feet
higher thar the jim. At Pierre the
Missouri is 200 feet higher than the Jim
at Huron, and the Sioux at Nolga is 3GS
feet higher than the Jim directly west
of Huron. The highest point in the
entire state is in the Black Hills.
Harvey Peak is 7,403 feet high. The
altitude Of Deadwood city is i,545 feet;
Hot Springs, 3,40O feet. The most in
terestlng phenomenon of the state as
related to attitudes Ne perhaps the great
trough Of the j i'm River which averages
POO feet deeper than the Missouri and
300 feet below ii { Sioux.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
MODERN

The Head Camp Organizes for Work at
Dubuque.
DUBUQUE, Ia, June 2.-The head
camp of Modern Woodmen of America
was called to order at 1920 O'Clock by
Head Consul Northcott. An address OF
welcome was delivered by Mayor Duffy,
and response was made by the head
consul. The convention then appointed
committees on resolutions, elections, or
der OF business, salaries and compensa-
ton, appeals, and grievances. After
transaction of minor business, the con-
vention adjourned until afternoon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
MCKINLEY Confers Diplomas.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-President Nc
Kinley conferred the degrees on about
graduates Of the senior and POSTCARD
uate classes Of the National university
law school at the annual commencement
exercises held in this city. The theater
was crowded and on the stage Were
many people of note.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
Banker Shove's punishment"

OSHKOSH, Wis, June Elk Banker
T. G. Shove has commenced to serve his
four months sentence in the county Jail
in lieu of paying a fine and costs of
A,O07. Shove has been installed in the
parlor bedroom at the Jail, and will be
given his liberty within the city limits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

lankton Press, 81: The senate has
adopted an amendment to the tariff bill
increasing the duty Of Portland Cement
from 8 to ii cents per 100 lbs including
weight OF package, and from 7 to 10 cents
in bulk. Tins is the result Of Senator
Pettigrew's effort and though a little
less han he contended for, may result in
building more cement plants in this por-
ton of the Missouri valley.