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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
FATAL FIRE IN CHATTANOOGA.
Richardson Building Burned-TwO
Lives Lost.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April 3.-Fire
broke out at o'clock this morning in the
Richarson building. on Market street, and
within two hours the handsomest store
and office block in the city was a pile OF
ruins. One threatening wall overlooking
Market street imperils the safety OF pass
ers-by. and prohibits traffic Tor an entire
square. Boyd Ewing, receiver of the East
Tennessee Land Company, fell six stories,
and was crushed TO death, while NJ. Pat
ton, architect, the designer of the building,
is buried underneath hundreds of tons OF
debris.
The building was six stories high, and
the largest Office block i'm the city. A law
library OF 500 volumes was located on the
fourth floor. The loss on law-books alone
is NO0 900. The fire originated in the boil
er-room in the basement. and was pre-
ceded by a heavy explosion. plainly heard
for many blocks. The site was originally
purchased for $4,000. while the cost OF
the structure exceeded $4,000 1t was in
the Renaissance style. About $4,000 in
surance, $91, 800 of which was placed with
local firms, was carried op the building.
The greatest loss resulted from the total
destruction Of valuable personal. insu-
rance. railway, and legal documents. that
cannot be replaced. Only the contents or
the safes in the block are saved
The general offices of the Chattanooga
Southern and the Chattanooga. Rome and
Columbus railroads. the local offices OF
r.. G.. Dun & Co., the National Building
and Loan Company. and numerous large
agencies-insurance mercantile. and man.
ufacturing-were located in the building.
The total losses cannot be stated In hg-
ures. but will not fall short of $500 900.
Other losses are the Yager building. ad-
Joining. 5000: occupied by G. a. Moross
q Co., seed dealers, loss on stock, 5000
The Third National Bank, across the
street, caught fire, but the flames there
were extinguished without much damage.
The Richardson building was the pro-
perty Of the American Investment Com
pany. composed Of Susie and Charles
Richardson, and the estate of John Rich
ardson--al Of New Orleans. Ed. r. Rlch-
ardson, manager of the property had
narrow escape by means of the fire-escape,
but Boyd Ewing, who tainted in Richard
sons arms. dropped to the pavement from
the sixth-foor window when the former
became exhausted. Several other occu-
pants suffered slight accidents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
SPANISH ENTHUSIASM GREAT.
War i'm Philippines Thought Ended.
Promotion for Cirujeda.

MADRID. April S.-Public enthusiasm
here is running very high over the news
from Manila of Spanish victories in the
Philippines, resulting in driving the in
surgents out of Cavite and the complete
capture Of the province by the govern
ment troops. IL is believed here that these
Spanish successes have ended the war
i'm the Philippines.
General Polavieja, the Governor-General
Of the Philippine Islands who is await
ing the arrival OF his successor. Captain
General Primo de Rivera, IS to receive
the laurel cross, and General La Cham
hre commanding a division OF Spanish
troops in the Philippines, is TO be ad-
vanced in rank.
Colonel Cirujeda, who commanded the
enanish forces IN the engagement in
the Pinar dcl RiD Province of Cuba.
IN which the insursent leader Antonio
Maceo was killed has been appointed
adiutant Of the military household of
the Queen Regent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Successful Revenue Raid.

DANVILLE. VA. April 3.-(Special)-
Revenue-Agent T. n. Williams and
Deputy-Marshals Paul Taylor and J. l..
Jennings returned to-day from reve-
nue. raid in Caswell county. N. c., just
across the State lines. During their
three days raid they destroyed three
stills and captured 1900 gallons Of corn
beer and 30 gallons OF mountain-dew.
The moonshiners got warning and es-
capped.
Rev. Dr. Sledd, OF Danylle. will preach
the commencement sermon 10 Emory Col
legt, Georgia, on June 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Emnnria JOttings.

EMPORIA. VA. April S.-(Special)-
The Belneld Manufacturing Company's s
plant. which was partially destroyed by
fire last December, has, been rebuilt on a
much larger and better plan.
The Enterprise Company have resumed
work with a large number OF hands, and
are daily receiving large orders for bas-
kets. crates. etc, etc. Tor the southern
truckers.
The northern and western people who
have recently settled here appear to be
nleased with their new home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

Mr.. w. $. Archer. secretary, and Mr..
r. B. Pettis, Of the Civil Service Com
mission, held an examination Ia Judge
Hughes's courtroom yesterday for the
grade OF Inspector i'm the customs de-
partment. There were three entries but
only two candidates presented them
selves.
The papers have been forwarded TO
Washington. and may be heard from
In about two months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

GREENVILLE. n. c., April 3--(Spe-
ciai. )-The Keel murder trial consumed
all Of to-day In court. The defence had
only one direct witness. all other testi-
mony on that side being an effort 10
weaken the evidence given by the State
witnesses and show that they had made
contradictory statements about how the
killing occurred. When all the testimony
was in, counsel on both sides held
consultation and agreed to enter a sub
mission for the prisoner OF murder in the
second degree. This was accepted by the
Court and Keel was sentenced TO twenty
years In the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Mills to Resume Full Time.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., April S-B. B.
& r. knights Royal and Valley Queen
Mhls, at Riyerpoint, will start on full
time Monday morning, orders TO that
effect having been issued from the Provi-
dence office of the company yesterday.
These two factories employ 5000 splndles
and 100 looms. engaged only on the finer
fabrics. which have made this concern
famous amlong American cotuon-mills.
The orders apply TO the two mills at
Riverpoint only, and it has not yet been
decided when the other mills controlled
by the firm In this State and Massachu-
setts will resume their regular schedules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Alexandria Notes.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. April 3.-(Spe-
cial. THE High-view Hotel property. at
the south end OF the chain bridge. In
this county, was sold this evening. for
Commissioners Crltcher and Johnston. TO
Mr. ]. Sims, OF Providence, K l.. for
5000
The University OF Maryland baseball
team will cross bats with the Episcopal
Hlgh-school Club on the grounds OF the
latter on Monday afternoon. A hotly-
contested game is looked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
ALBERT FINK NO MORE.
His Prominence Mt One Time as n
Railroad Man.

NEW YORK, April S--Albert Fink.
formerly commissioner of the Trunk
Line Association, and accounted at one
time the best all-'round railway man in
this country. died this morning at pri-
vate sanitarium near Sing Sing, whittier
he was taken some time ago, on account
Of mental failure, consequent upon diabe-
tes, from which he had suffered for some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Texas BaniSiug-House suspends.

MORGAN, TEN, April 3.-The banking
house OF John c. Tandy & Co.. OF this
city. closed its doors yesterday. The
assets and liabilities are not given. II
Is believed the depositors wiz be paid
in full, as Mr.. Tandy is also president
OF the banking-firm OF Tandy, Patterson
* Co., Of Cameron, Tex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Death in Louisa.

LOUISA. VA. April ESPECIAL Mrs
Mary C. McClung, a widow lady of lovely
disposition, died this morning. after five
days illness with the grippe. at her home,
a few miles north Of Mineral City. She
owned a large interest in the valuable
property of the sulphur Mines Company
OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
An Alleged Muiti-Murderer.

SAN FRANCISCO. April S-Frank
Putler who wiz sail for Australia to-
aay' where he will be tried for half a
dozen murders. has confessed that he
killed Arthur Preston. but claims that
he ala il IN self-defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Io,ot Traffic Conferences.

NEW YORK. Arril 3.-President c. NJ
Depew OF the Board OF Control of the
Joint Traffic Association. has called a
special conference OF the railroad presi-
dents for next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
s,nr,sb Honor for Grant

MADRID. Apri! S.-rhe Spanish crui-
ser Maria Teresa has sailed for New
York. 10 be present at the dedication OF
the Grant mausoleum on April 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
REV. E. NJ. PETERSON.
DEATH OF THIS wELL-KNOWN
METHODIST PREACHER.
WAS SICK FOR A LONG WaILg.
His Birth and Early EducatiOn-
His Success rs n Pnstor-His Many
Important Charges-His Family
Connections.
Connections.

PETERSBURG, VA. April s.-tspe-
cial.)-Rev. +. NJ. Peterson. pastor Of the
High-Street Methodist Episcopal church,
died this morning at his residence. on
High street. In the 67th year OF his age.
His health had long been feeble. and
during the past few weeks It became
apparent TO his family and friends that
the end would not long be delayed. Mr..
Peterson was sent TO High-S;reet by the
last conference. He was sick man
then, and had been unable to fll his puspit
since his return to Petersburg. much to
his own regret and that OF his congre-
CATION, who knew him so we'll and loved
him so much. In the city OF his birth
he laid aside the armor OF busy life
and hopefully and happily passed to
the reward that surely awaits the faith
ful.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Rev. Edward Marshall Peterson was
born in Petersburg In November. 1881. In
the 18th year Of his age he was converted
under the ministry OF Rev. g. W. Lang.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

nesday. Philadelphia; Thursday and Fri
day. Baltimore; Saturday. Boston; Mon
day and Tuesday, following, Brooklyn.
on Monday and Tuesday, April 18th and
10Th. Washington Will play here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
THE COCKADE CITY.
A Church Dedication To-Dny-Per-
sonal and General

PETERSBURG, VA, April 3.-(Special)
The Second Baptist church. of which Rev.
A. ]. Frisco Is the pastor, will be form
ally dedicated tomorrow Sunday morn
ing with impressive services. The new
church is a handsome brick structure
handsomely finished. and has just been
completed at a cost OF about go 90. IL is
located on Sycamore street, at the corner
of Oak street. Rev. DR.. III. w. Battle, OF
the First church, will deliver the dedi-
catory sermon, and will be assisted in
the services by Rev. j. II. Cox, or Balti-
more. and Rev. Mr. Frisco. Music VIII
be one OF the features of the occasion.
In the afternoon Rev. Dr. w. Il. Ed
wards. of the Westinghouse Me tho-
dist Episcopal church. will deliver an
address, to be followed by addresses by
Rev. DR.. ]. w. Rosebro. Of Tabb-Street
Presbyterian church, and DR.. Hatcher,
of Richmond. At night DR.. Hatcher will
preach.
The Second Baptist church was or
ganized in 1851. and Rev. T. f. Skinner,
of North Carolina, was the first pastor.
The church erected on Byrn street was
completed at a cost of $3.50, and was
dedicated March 16. 1856. Before that time
the congregation had worshipped in the
Classical Institute building now the pub
lie High SCHOOL,. In 1870 the church was
enlarged and rededcated. The congrega-
tion nov numbers over 800 souls.
VIRGINIA-CAROLIN RAILROAD.
1t is believed that in a very few days
something definite will be known in the
matter of the Virginia and Carolina rail-
road purchase. Meanwhile, the exami-
nation of titles Is being pushed with salts
factory progress.
CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE.
The President Of the Common Council
has appointed Councilmen George j. Seay,
T.. c. Bass, G.. w. Bland, S. NJ. Green, j.
c. Rowel, and T. +. Kidd to ascertain
the emoluments of the City Treasurer.
The city pays the Treasurer a salary OF
1890. and it is understood that the per-
centage allowed by the State for the col
lection of taxes amounts TO about as
much more. out of this sum the Trea-
surer pays a deputy $720 per annum. The
Treasurer gives a bond of $4,000 TO the
city.
GENERAL NEWS.
The young fruit has not been injured
to any extent in this section.
Evidently a number of good Republi-
cans in this city are to be sadly disap-
pointed, when the distribution OF patron
age is made. For INSTANCE, there are
some eight or ten applicants for the Office
of Collector of Customs. all of whom are
hopeful Of getting the place and the ma
jority very positive that the prize win
fall to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices will be
sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
nrahms. the Composer, Dead.

VIENNA. April S.-Johannes Brahms,
the noted German musician and COM
noser. died this morning; aged "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
Totals 49,. ...36 II q q
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

123t567ss
Richmond ......... ......6210123 I'll
Riehm6nd College .....O02OOOOl0 3
Summary: Earned runs-Richmond, 3.
Two-base hits-Mazena. First base on
errors-Richmond g. Bases on balls-On
Schmidt. &; off Stimmell, 2; off DeCamps,
g. off Ellyson, l. Left on bases-Rlch-
out-By Schmidt, 3; by McCord, s: by
stimmell. 3. Bases from being hit-Elsey,
Eberneld Double Plays-Leonard TO
Rea: Leonard TO McNeill 10 Rea. Stolen
bases-Sholta C2), Elberfield, Elsey. Ma
zena %. Wells, Berte. Foster. McNeln
CD. Cunningham. DeCamps. Wild pitches
Schmidt. I. Passed balls-Schabel i;
Hirsch. g. Time OF game-l hour and So
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Tate.
NOTES OF THE GAME.
Carney Flynn Is here, and was in uni
form out at the park yesterday. He is
the same old Carney" and when be
got out in front OF the grandstand before
the game. to warm up. he was given
great welcome.
Tomorrow Pittsburg. OF the big league.
will play Richmond, and IL will be Tame
hill against Flynn. A great game will no
doubt be played.
why doesn't some one sprinkle and roll
tho new park" That was the query oft
propounded yesterday. The field needs
rolling badly and II should be put in
good condition at once.
Lefty Mari is expected here to-day. He
will probably be In right-held tomorrow
afternoon.
Following Pittsburg at Broad-Street
Park this week the following schedule
has been completed: Tuesday and We'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. April S.-Fore-
lrn cast for Virginia: Probably clear
!Nh and slightly warmer weather;
u easterly 10 southerly winds
I For North Carolina Fair wea-
ther. preceded by local showers In west
ern portion easterly winds, slightly
warmer in northern and western portions
For South Carolina: Clearing weather
I'm northern portion; warmer weather in
southern portion: easterly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
state OF thermometer:

Mean temperature s.................a ~
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
stocks.
The Normal school.

A communication from gu. p. Born"
referring TO the above subject, appeared
in the LAnss Sentinel OF Saturday. In
it he appears to bear rather heavily upon
Mr.. Harry, of Hancock, and more prob
ably than the circumstance, OF which Mr..
Harry afterwards gave an account, at
tending the interview with the Free Press
man, really deserves; but that is ques-
ton just now immaterial in connection
with the subject OF a normal school in
the Upper Peninsula, which the News ap-
proaches from different standpoint to
most OF it's contemporaries.
Anyone acquainted with the mining
'towns OF the Upper Peninsula must know
that the population is increasing far ont
of proportion to the means OF employ
Vment, and the question, What is to be.
come Of the surplus population? il no
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
The Opera House orchestra.

This is the same organization that
played at the performances of the
operas, "Billie Taylor" and Bohemian
Girl" thereby gaining a most enviable
reputation. In compliance with numer-
GUS requests from connoisseurs of cd
music the organization has been made n
permanent institution and now solicits
the patronage OF the public at large. No
amateur affair, but professional music
by professional musicians. Anyone de-
string the services OF the orchestra for
sacred or secular concerts, parties,
dances, ETC., will please apply to the mus
ical director and manager, Mr.. Max Won
LEM, 205 Eighth street, Red Jacket.
Special music arranged or supplied on
short notice, without extra charge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

House to Reut-No. ago Tamarack street street
Laurium, suitable for a small family. 'o''
cheap rates. Apply on the premises r.
To Re0t-Four good rooms To rent mt, p En
quire of Mike Halter, on the premises 'oo INV
street.
Wanted To Rent-Eour or i've roo"''
Apply at the NEWS Office.
To Rent-wanted to rent BY a com 1as n
employee a house Of four or nve L oy, At
Yellow or Blue jacket. Leave parucui"'''
the News office.
For Ssle-An eight-room house on .. oT 10
town road, No. 3046. swedetown; a @Rce
John Il. Wertin OF at the companys onioo,L
For sale-House No. 1888 Raymbauls, eas"'
rooms. Enquire of Mat Lucas ked 1aoNo%
For bsle-For $3.50, house No: 90 En-
barn, on county road, Raymbauito"n'
Quire at house or of the company.
For Sale-House No. 1872 Lake Llno rooms.
enue. corner Railroad street. len wv
Enquire of the company.
For Hale-House No. alO1. swedfe scSet,
Enquire at Joseph sotlich's store heo
For sale-House No. s2O2. swedetovn' u"
Quire at the house.
For gale-House No. 8i41i six roo n%nlumst
situated In swedetown. Apply 10 o''
and Hecla mining company.
Fer Sale--House No. N1b street hs com
bsultown. Apply on the premises Oh '"'
pany. ..t
For sale-House No. s1so Tunnel s'r''"
swedetown. Apply ON the premises, mo. 1913
For hale-Seven. room house, Qso' Alex
Tunnel street. swedetown. Apply W
Seppals.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
,epUvIIC.N STATE CONvEN-

IG TON. DETROIT, Mich, Jan. To- 1871
TO USE REPUBLICAN ELECTORS OF THE STATE
or MICHIGAN: ~
The repub licau electors of the State OF Mich
scaE and all others who may desire To unite
with them in upholding the principles OF tue
vrepub lican party. as declared in it's platforms,
are he reby requested 10 send delegates TO the
State convention of said party, 10 be held AT
The Auditorium, in the city OF Detroit on
Tuesday, February g. 1897, beginning at III
O'Clock u III o., for the purpose or nominating
candida ties for justice OF the supreme court
and TWO regents OF tho university, ana the
transaction of such other business as may
voroperly come before the convention.
Every county will be entitled To one dele
gate for each 100 OF the total vote cast for gov
Sernor Ct the last state election November,
1885, and one additional delegate for every
fraction amounting to 300, but each organized
scouaty will be entitled to at least two dele
yates.
arict are requested TO meet in caucus at 10
% clock q. m, on February %, 1897, to select
candidates. as follows, TO be presented TO the
State convention for confirmation; One vice.
president one assistant secretary, and one
member for each OF the committees on ere
sdenbials," permanent organization ana order
OF business" and resolutions, and for the
transaction OF any other business properly
coming before them.
In accordance with resolution adopted
June %, 1880. the officers OF each county con-
-yention are requested to forward to the secre-
stary OF the State central committee (Lansing),
by the earliest mail after the delegates TO the
State convention have been chosen. a certified
Gist of such delegates and their respective
lies, as are entitled to seats in the convention.
Under the above, the following counties are
entitled to
zHoug hton............ ..............11 delegates
skeWeenaw ..,.... ....'.....'s'''..'' .
sliarsgs ....................'....
S'"'O'nso '''''''' DEXTER M. FERRY,
DENNIS f. AWARD, Chairman.
Secretary.
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+In addition to professional pay.
The foregoing comparison could be ex-
tended at great length and in the same
proportion.
An examination of some British official
salaries reveals startling figures in COM
parison with the small compensation given
public servants in the United States. Our
attorney general gets $4,000 a year and a
carriage. The attorney general of England
draws salary of S41 900 a year and besides
gets fees averaging $4,000 year. Our
supreme court justices are paid $40, 900 a
year each, with $500 extra to the chief JUS
tice. The lord chief justice of England,
Lord RUSSELL Is paid $40, 900 year. Four
teen justices of the queens bench are paid
&25, 900 year each. There are four lords
of appeal" salaried at $50, 900 each. There
are half dozen other judges of probate,
admiralty, divorce and other courts whose
salaries are $25, 900 each
In the lord mayors court the recorder
draws sec, 900 year and the sergeant $l5,-
600. Even the chief magistrate OF the Lon
don police court has salary OF $4,000
year, almost equal to that Of an American
Justice of the supreme court, 1.-THE greatest
judicial tribunal In The world.
Speaker Reed Il paid %, 600 year foI
presiding over the house Of representatives.
Speaker Gully Of the British house Of com
mons gets e25, 200 year and has mag
nifcent house to live In provided for him
ut government expense
WALTER wELLMAN.