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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
The singin, skuIe at the Tabernacle.

on Friday night at the Grace-Street
Baptist Tabernacle. Mr.. and Mrs. Bobbn's
Singin' Skule will give what will proba-
bly, be their last "singn' and speekin'
given within the city limits and there
is every reason to believe that they will
be most warmly and heartily greeted at
their final presentation. Few amateur
entertainments in Richmond have been
so well patronzed. and have secured such
unstinted praise as has the singin' skule:
and. no wonder, for It is bright, jolly,
fun-provoking, entertaining from begin
ming 10 end. Mr.. and Mrs. Bobbin. as
on every other presentation. have added
new numbers TO the programme. thus
making IL sufficiently new to be OF in
terest to persons who have seen II before.
The Tabernacle. which seats considerably
over a thousand. will afford comfortable
places for all who attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Ehody's Repubs Unanimous.

PROVIDENCE. X. l.. March l6.-The
Republican State Convention met to-day,
and the following State ticket was
nominated without opposition:
Governor-Elisha Dyer, of Providence.
Lieutenant Governor Abram j.
Pothier. Of Woonsocket.
Secretary Of State-Charles p Bennett
OF Providence.
Attorney -General-Willard b. Tanner,
of Pawtucket
eneral-Treasurer-S Clark, of
Lincoln.
The platform adopted congratulates
the country on the election of Re-
publican President and Congress, pledges
to the President loyalty and support,
looks hopefully for a tariff revision, ex-
presses gratitude TO those Democrats who
Joined the Republicans in the presi-
dental election. reaffirms the gold
standard. expresses sympathy with Cuba,
favors protection of American citizens,
commends State Republican administra-
tion for its financial wisdom, and pledges
support to revision of the State Constitu-
tion. Speeches were made by the candi-
dates. and the convention adjourned sine
die
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
THE CARD DIVIDED.
Warm Weather and n Fast Track
for Crescent City Races.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, March 10
Warmer weather, a fast track. and $500
people marked the races here to-day.
The sport was lively. favorites and out
siders dividing the card. In the fourth
race. however, it locked to most people
as If a claim OF foul. made by the jockey
of Maruuise. on Robert Bonner should
have been allowed, as the jockey of the
latter I'm the last sixteenth repeatedly
hit Marquise on the head with his whip.
First race-seven furlongs-Senator
Morrill, nO5. Caywood, to p won, Teno-
chitian second, Ettree third. Time,
1921
Second race-nile-Parmesan Ql3.
Scherrer. 4 to u won, Farmer Leigh, Sc
cond. Elkin third. Time, la.
Third face-hurdles, one and one
eighth .miles-Folly Ol7 Johnson. to p
won. Proverb second. Brakeman third.
Time. 2:O3 1-2.
Fourth race-one mile-Robert Bonner
(e5. Burns. to u won, Marquise second.
Albert 5. third. Time 1:42.
Fifth race-siX furlongs-Halloween
dO5. Scheerer, 7 TO 81 won, Ruth second,
Issie o. third. Time, Is.
sixth ace-mile-Imported Percy Ol3,
Clayton. ? to u won, Beau Ideal second,
Chicol third Time, 1:i2 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
The Festival of Flowers.

There is a very interesting flower festi-
vaP' in progress at COrcoran Hall. on
Church Hill. This entertainment is un-
der the auspices of the ladies of Trinity
Methodist church. and is proving quite
a success from every point Of view. The
hall IL beautifully decorated with artisu-
cally-wrought artificial flowers. The stage
is handsomely furnished; there are quite
a number of prettily ornamented booths,
at which the ladies dispense refreshments,
and sell fancy articles and bric-a-brac.
Last night there was an enjoyable con-
cert given by local talent. Mrs. Robert
Adams. Misses Marcie Chapel, Elsie
Davis, and Myrtland Taylor, and Messrs.
Mitchell. Bell, Clark. WoodalL and Davis
acquitted themselves very handsomely.
Tonight there will be spelling bee,
which promises to be very laughable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Johns Is Not a DIme-Novei Reader.

Richmond, Va, March 10. lsJi.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch
Apropos Of the comments in your paper
Of to-day in reference TO the troubles OF
Robert Johns and Henry Meyers at Seven
Pines on Sunday last, because OF shoot
ing there, and "terrorizing' people, &c,
as outlined by your reporter, VIII you
permit me TO make a statement with
reference TO Robert Johns, who was char
acterized as dime novel reader'2 Ro-
bert never read "dime novel; in his life.
The facts are the boys went 10 Seven
Pines relic hunting One had pistol with
him-which. by the way. some dealers are
selling 10 any boy who may come 10 buy
and. boy-like. he fired the pistol in the air.
Officials were near at the time, though
all this occurred Off in the fields away
from the village, and they were arrested.
Respectfully, w. ;. JOHNS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
THE TRANsyAAL RAIE.
Former Attorney-GeneraI Says
Rhodes Could Not stop It,

LONDON. March l6.-In the inquiry into
the circumstances of the Transyaal raid,
which was resumed by the Parliamentary
South African Committee in. Westminster
Hall to-day Mr. w. Il. Schrelner, former
ly Attorney-Geqeral Of the Cape Colony,
was called to me stand. Mr.. Schreiner
said. i'm answer TO questions, that he very
much doubted whether there were any
steps which Mr.. Rhodes could have taken
that would have stopped the raid made
by Mr.. jameson into the Boer territory.
The overthrow OF the existing govern
ment OF the TransvaaI republic. he said.
would greatly endanger the peace OF South
Africa. He had positive knowledge. he
added. that the Transvaal Government
was extremely anxious 70 observe their
treaty obligations with England
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

CUMBERLAND, MD, March l6.-As
the result Of proselyting of the Mormon
elders in the lower end Of Allegheny
county. Md. and contiguous sec
tions of Fulton and Bedford counties in
Pennsylvania, migration to Utah has
commenced. To-day a party Of eight,
composed of Mccormack Roebinette
and family Leander Clay, and Lawson
Collins, all well-to-do farmers Of Pratt,
this county, who have recently embraced
Mormonism. left for Utah to reside. Nc
Cormack Roebnette was recently or
dained an elder, and had been preaching
i'm Pratt. others will follow as soon as
they can sell their farms. The Mormon
elders have spread their literature and
conducted house-to-house proselyting'
until their converts have grown into the
hundreds, other churches suffering Sc
riously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Celebrate Their Tin Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Brown celebrated
their "tin wedding" at their home, No
1912 west Main street, on Monday night.
The happy event was rendered particular
ly happy by the presence Of large num-
Der OF friends. The parlors were prettily
decorated and progressive whist was the
feature of the evenings entertainment
prizes being awarded to the most success
full and most unsuccessful participants
A delightful supper was served and
photograph of those present was taken
by means of a kodak. These pictures.
when developed, will be given to each Of
the guests as a memento of the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
At,orney-Generars First Motion.

WASHINGTON. March 16-Attorney-
General McKenna made his first motion
I'm the Supreme Court Of the United
states yesterday 1t was that the man
date be issued In the case OF the Three
Friends. the alleged Cuban flibustering
schooner. which the Supreme Court de-
cided two weeks ago should be returned
TO the custody Of the Marshal for Florida
10 await the decision Of the court for
that district upon the libel filed against
the vessel by the Federal authorities for
violation of the neutrality laws. The mo-
tfon WAS granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
pictnre Committee Meets.

The Picture-Gallery Committee of Lee
Camp met last night in the camp hail,
and recommended that the camp appoint
a representative TO present TO the
United Confederate Veterans at their
meeting at Nashville, Tenn, in June next,
the objects of the camp in securing the
pictures of distinguished Confederates
for the gallery Of Lee Camp.
The circular letter To be sent out for
the pictures Of Confederatcs was adopt
ed. The committee adjourned to meet
next Tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
EIks Going to Norfolk.

Several members of the Richmond
Lodge Of Elks will leave for Norfolk this
morning. TO be present at the installa-
ton of the officers of the new lodge es-
tablished at Hampton. The presiding
officer on the occasion will be Mr.. Juan
A. Pizzini. who has just been appointed
Acting District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Those who will accompany the
Deputy are Past-Exalted Rulers T. r.
Archer. Burke. and Thomas G.. Leath;
Leading Knight j. II. Chataigne. Loyal
knight Juan a. Plzzni, Jr., Chaplain
William Goodman, and Sentinel Phil.
Heletein.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

ever. that the meeting was largely for
the purpose OF talking over and deciding
upon ways and means Of continuing the
silver campaign. Senator Jones made an
address. I'm which he advocated the dis
tribution of large quantities OF silver
literature. this being considered the best
way to educate the people on the subject.
When the conference adjourned 1t was
without date. Senator Jones and Cover
nor Steuenberg go to Salt Lake Wednes-
day. where other conferences will be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
More Than ~ Million Damage

ST. LOUIS. MO, March l6.-Last
nights fire in the Ely Walker Dry-Goods
Company building was gotten under con-
troll early this morning. All that re-
mains of the massive, seven-story granite
structure and the enormous stock OF
dry-goods is a mass Of smouldering ruins.
The loss to the Ely Walker Company is
estimated at $4,000, and the building
which was owned by the Liggett & Myer
Tobacco Company, was damaged to the
extent of 10000.
The adjoining business houses Of the
Veristee-Grant Shoe Company and the
Gauss-Shelton Hat Company were dam
AGED TO the extent of $4,000 by fire and
water. All the property was fully COW
cred by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
jackson and WaIIing's Death War
rant Read.

ALEXANDRIA, KY. March l6.-Sherin
Plummer came here late this afternoon
with the death warrants, which he read
TO jackson and Walling. Neither exhibit
ted any emotion during the protracted
reading Of the formal document. Mrs.
Walling pleaded to-day with tears and
choking sobs with Jackson to tell what
he had promised and save her son. jack
son remained apparently unmoved through
the ordeal. and three times repeated. to
her that he had nothing 10 tell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
An AeoIian Recital.

A large and enthusiastic audience at
tended the aeolian concert given by Mr.
Walter ID. Moses yesterday afternoon,
The programme was as follows: Dadse
Macabre, Op. 40. Saint Caens; Serenade,
Moszkowski; Hungarian Dances, Brahms;
Washington Post March, Sousa; hlna-
WAX Mazurka, violin and aeolian, VIE
niowski; Invitation 10 the Dance, Neoer;
"Nlerry wives of Windsor" overture,
NicOlai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Blues Officers Examined.

There was an examination al the office
OF the Adjutant-General yesterday after
noon of the commissioned officers Of
the Richmond Light Infantry. Blues
Battalion, who We're recently elected to
certain positions. The Board OF Exam
iners consisted Of Adjutant-Generai
Charles J. Anderson; Major Sol cutch-
ins OF the Blues Battalion; Captain G.
GRAY Boisseaux, OF Company A. First
Regiment: Captain Jackson. OF A. p. lin
Rifles, of Petersburg.
The candidates examined were First
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Preparing for the May Festival.

TIE Wednesday Club mad very full
rehearsal last night, and did some excel
lent work. Arrangements for the May
Festival are nearly complete, and are
on far more ambitious lines than ever
before. There will be three concerts on
May 9th and 7th. The Boston symphony
Orchestra will take part, and will be
accompanied by five noted soloists. The
Gesangverein Virginia will join force
with the club, and the programme is a
very fine one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Work on the Breakwater 10 Begin.

There was a meeting of the jamestown
Committee of the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities at
the residence of Mrs. George w. Bagby
yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Those
present were Mrs. Bagby (chairmanl,
Colonel W. f. Cutshaw, Messrs. w. G.
Stanard, r. A. Lancaster Jr., and Il. v.
Valentine, Jr. A number of routine mat
ters were discussed and information was
received that the work of completing the
breakwater on jamestown Island would
soon be commenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Customs Record Broken.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 1.-THE
rush to get goods out OF bond before the
new tariff bll becomes law and in
creases the duties thereon began yester-
dav All records were broken by the
receipts at the Baltimore custom-house-
si713. Nearly all Of the Withdrawals
consisted of tobacco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Cleveland NJ Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, March l6.-The gov
ernment lighthouse tender Violet ar
rived here at midnight from Currituck
sound. with ex-Presldent Cleveland and
party aboard They will remain aboard
the Violet till o'clock in the morning,
when they will leave for Washington on
the lighthouse tender Maple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Reported Disaster to spaniards.

HABANA, March l6, via KEY WEST
FLA. March 16.-A rumor gained cur
rency here this afternoon that the Span
iards had met with great disaster In
Pinar del Rio province. 1t was report
ed that government train had been
blown up by the rebels, over hundred
troops being killed and wounded Gu
hans had full belief In the statement. but
the Spanish officials. as usual, pooh
hoohed the idea of such a thing. II is
stated to have occurred last Wednesday
or Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

NEW YORK. March l6.-Judge Brown,
of the United States District Court. to-day
declined TO take bail In the case OF lurk-
ish-Consul Iasigi. who is wanted In Bos-
ton on a charge OF embezzlement' pu'
granted a motion to place him In the Gus
tody OF the United States District court.
Iasigi who has been confined IN 'he
Tombs since his arrest was discharged
from that institution this afternoon, anu
immediately rearrested by Deputy United
states marshals and taken TO Ludlow
Street fail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Authoress of "a Little Game of Des-
Iinyv Here.

Mrs. Marie St. Felix Of New York
authoress of the book "A Little Game OF
Destiny" which was recently sup
pressed i'm the metropolis, is at the JEFF
ferson. She is accompanied by party
Of friends, including Miss Marie Darling
of New York, and Messrs. Emilio and
Francisco Terry, of the French legation,
Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

MADRID. March l6-The Archbishop OF
Manila. the capital OF the Philippine IS
lands. has cabled 10 the authorities mere
,bot % 900 additional troops 70 reinforce
the spanish soldiers there are impera-
tivelv necessary, and that there should
he no delay in forwarding them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
Kentucky Republicans VIII Elect.

FRANKFORT. KY, March 1.-THE five
new State senators -four Republicans and
one Democrat were sworn in this morn
ing. Blackburn senators attempted to
refer the credentials, but they We're out
voted This means that the Republicans
will be able to elect United States sena-
tor at this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
sugar Refinery starts Up.

NEW YORK. March 16.-The sugar re-
finery on south Second street, Williams
burg belonging to the American Sugar
Refining Company after shutdown OF
over five months, opened last night. with
a force of nearly hundred men. The intro
duction OF the tariff bill with it's increased
dutv on sugar IS believed 10 be response
BILE for the resumption.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
The Globe shoe and Clothing Com
pany

have devoted their large Seyenth-street
window TO display OF Bicycle Goods
covering everything that is dear 10 the
heart OF a wheelman. including the best
Wheel In the country. the ''R. f. Lee
Suits are displayed from $3.50 up. Sweat
ers. Belts, Shoes, Hose--all at the popd-
lar prices that have made this house the
envy OF the trade. Wheelmen are invited
10 inspect these goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
The Inst of Cur Lost Cause.

As we are now running the Palmer
Cox Primers for the little ones, we Will
soon close our offer for "Our Lost Cause
Confederate souvenir. We wish TO no.
tify our subscribers that the time in
which TO secure them is very limited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

Lieutenant Frank ". Woon. who had been
elected adjutant of the battalion. with
the rank of captain; First-Lieutenant Il
l.. Cheatwood. and Second-Lieutenant w.
Peter Klein. both OF Company A.
All three candidates passed success
full examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
silver Conference In Dcnvcr

DENVER. COL. March ia con-
ference of silver men at Browns Palace
Hotel was In session until late last night.
The session was secret and the members
Of the conference refused positively TO
say what was done. II is known, how
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

be sure and use that old and well-triei
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. IL soothes tho
child, softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind-colic, and II the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bot
lie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

The ladies will watch for ten great
offerings In this paper tomorrow morn
ing from the Housefurnshing Depart
ment of the Fourqurean-Price Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
old Dominion Cycle and supply
Company Telephone.

Bell Telephone No. 592 has been placed
AZ the Office OF the Old Dominion cycle
and Supply Company. in the shafer
hnilding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

The ladies will watch for ten great
offerings In this paper tomorrow morn
ing from the Housefurnishing Depart
ment of the Fourqurean-Price Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will be
sure TO please YOU.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

Grand Spring Opening at the Four
ourean-Prlce Company's on Thursday and
Friday, March 18th and 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

Millinery Opening at the Fourqurean-
Price Company's this week-Thursday and
Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March
ICIOUU sreasns cloaGiuess SsH, Slightly
warmer; sOutheasterly winds.
North Carolina-Showers. with
partly CLOUDY weather; slightly warmer;
easterly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was fair and warm. The
sky was clear at midnight.
state Of thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE tx
aminer publishes a special from Carson,
in which Muldoon. the celebrated
wrestler. gives his opinion of fltzsim-
mons. 80
Tie visited Fitzsimmons at his tram
ing quarters yesterday, ana saw MN
20 through all his work -,
Among other things, Muldoon says;
am inclined 10 believe that ne mas peen
IN training so long that il requires exer-
ciso "a stimulate him TO look what he
resilv fs-the most marvellous piece or
phvsical development that ! ever saw IN
action His bag-punching was more
vigorous. harder. more effective, ana ih-
cluded more difficult tricks than no
ticed during Corbetts performance.
"It was easy TO see that his most pow
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-03
smoke1e.s Furnace.

A patent has been granted for furnace
doors of such construction that the
smoke of the furnace is disintegrated
and disseminated over the whole fire
surface, and those elements which are
OF value are consumed and utilized.
The advantages claimed for the inven-
ton, says the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat, are: Superior efficiency by secur-
ing the abolition of all coal smoke and
other noxious and poisonous products
caused through imperfect combustion;
great saving in fuel, as smaller and
cheaper coal NAV be used; the method
is cheap and can be easily applied; the
doors can be fitted to any type of fur
mace; the invention requires no altera-
tion of furnaces already in use beyond
the removal of the existing doors and
the substitution of the patent furnace
door, which change can be effected in
five minutes while the boiler is still at
work. 1t is understood that the inven-
tion has already been applied to mer-
camille, naval and marine boilers, as
we'll as to innumerable furnaces en-
ployed in various metal, pottery, brick
and other works.