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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Post .Nr Meeting Last Night.

An interesting meeting OF Post A,
Travellers Protective Association, at the
new quarters of A, corner OF Main and
Third streets, was held last night, Mr..
John C. Hogan presiding. Much regret was
expressed at the inactivity In the asso-
citation at Norfolk, Va. as reported by
Mr.. Culpeper. OF the National Press
Committee.
The post last night adopted resolu-
ton endorsing the effort OF the national
officers OF the Travellers Protective As
ISOLATION of America IN order TO secure
interchangeable mileage throughout the
territory under the jurisdiction OF the
Southeastern Passenger Association.
II Is probable that the national and
state officers, on a visit contemplated
TO Alexandria, will organize post there.
After the transaction OF business the
members were shown through the build
ing, and were delighted at the artistic
and elaborate decorations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE STATE NEWSPAPER suspESDs.
Company's Affairs Placed I'm Hands
of Reeeiverx--Property VIII he SOLD.

Company's Affairs Placed I'm Hands
of Reeeivers-PrOperty Will he Sold.
The State newspaper. one OF the oldese
afternoon dailies In Virginia, suspended
publication yesterday. The Affairs Of the
company were placed In the hands %
receivers. the claims OF employees fop
services up to Friday night were paid,
and the property will be sold as quickly
as possible.
This step was taken at the Instances
of Mr. j. Garland Pollard. who had been
the practical owner of the paper for abous
a week. The papers filed with his appu-
cation show that he holds tho entire
series of bonds, amounting TO S15.000, on
which the interest Is in default; claims
aggregating $500, judgments amounting
to $500. and a majority OF the capital
stock. It Is estimated that the other
claims against the paper would reach
some $4,000 more. The receivers ara
Messrs. Daniel Grinnan and Emmett Sea-
ton. who gave bond and took charge OF
the property, and will sell It ~ soon ~
satisfactory arrangements can be made.
The company was bonded two years ago
In the sum of $4,000. When Mr.. Hutchins
became interested In the paper some me-
teen months ago he bought all OF the
bonds, over half OF the stock. and has
since acquired claims and judgments "a
the amounts indicated. Mr.. Pollard purs
chased the entire holdings Of Mr.. Hutch
ms, and il Is his purpose to realize on
the deal without delay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

this afternoon. The purses offered were
$500, $50, and $50. The winners were an
nounced as follows:
First, Tony's Gate. owned by Eldrid
Kennels, and handled by ID. +. Rose.
Second. Young Rip Rap. owned by Bar
Harbor Kennels. and handled by George
Gray.
Third. Count Gloster. owned by Pierre
Lorillard, Jr., and handled by c. Tucker.
In the all-age stakes. Tony's Gate and
Young Rip Rap were knocked out on the
second series. while Count Gloster took
first place, To-day they were first and
second winners In the last and greatest
race. Count Gloster Is the only dog
placed twice in the list OF winners this
week.
The Eastern field trials for the year
of 1887 are now concluded. The United
States field trial clubs are now coming
on. and will use the Eastern's grounds
next week for their trials. These trials
will begin Monday next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

The Henrico County Court, Judge
wickham on the bench. was engaged
from noon yesterday until midnight hear
ing the case OF Eddie Watkins. q
negro man. charged with crfminally as
saulting Mildred White. a negro woman
OF bad character.
The Commonwealth Is being repre-
scented by Hon. Conway Sands. and the
prisoner is being ably defended by Mr..
III. NJ Smith, Jr. The ease was not
finished last night, but win probably end
tomorrow.
The OFFENCE was committed about two
months ago. near Thirsieth and M
streets. ard wax brought to the ntten-
ton Of the police, but Mr.. ID. c. Rich
ardaon. Commonwealth Attorney for
Richmond. after looking into the evi-
dence, did not think the case could be
msds eat and would not bring II uR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Her Grace's Dressins-Case Gone.

LONDON. November ga special dis
patch from oxford. received tonight,
says that the dressing-case OF the Duchess
of Marlborough was stolen from Pad
dington Station this evening. as the
Duchess was about to start for Oxford.
The maid who accompanied the Duchess
left the case for a short time in order
TO purchase tickets, and when she re-
turned to the spot where she had put II
down she found that 1t had disappeared.
thought he had obtained a rich haul.
but must have been disappointed, as there
were few valuables among its contents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
CAPTAIN w. p. ANDERSON DEAD.
A Nephew of Robert Anderson, of
Fort Sumter Fame.

CINCINNATI, o., November @.-Cap-
tain William p. Anderson died suddenly
at his home, on Pike street, this city, to-
night of heart-failure; aged 81 years. He
was a nephew of General Robert Ander-
son. OF Fort Sumter fame. He was pre-
eminently a man of affairs. Though re-
tired from active business for several
years. he was at the time of his death
director Ia the Big Four and Chesapeake
and Ohio railroads, director in the
American Cottonseed-Oil Company; one
Of the governors of the Jekyl Island
Club, near Brunswick, Ga; director in
three important local companies, and
director in the Citizens National Bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Casualties I'm Cuba.

HABANA, November 2O.--According to
an official report, the insurgents during
the last ten days have lost 225 men
killed, among them colonel. a major.
and five other officers, while twenty pris-
oners and los firearms and 10000 cart
ridges have been captured by the authorI-
ties. In the same time. two insurgent
officers and thirty-four privates have
surrendered.
The same report places the Spanish
loss for the last ten days at two officers
and thirty-five privates killed. and five
officers and 159 privates wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PARIS.
Two Acres burned Over-Loss
sSO,OOO-FIremen Exhausted.

LONDON, November 2O.--A special dis
patch from Paris, received this evening,
says that destructive fire started this
evening in shop in the Rue des Pyre-
nees, in the northeast section of the city.
The flames spread rapidly. and before the
fire was under control large number OF
small houses and workshops were de-
stroyed.
The burned district covers an area OF
about two acres. The loss is placed at
100000 francs $4,000.
After a six-hours' battle with the fire,
the members of the fire brigade were ut
terly exhausted. and were relieved by
force OF $50 soldiers, who had been order
ed to the scene of the confiagration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
CUBA AND MEXICO.
Possible Union of Island With our
Sister Republic.

MEXICO CITY, November 2o.-The ques-
ton of the future of Cuba excites some
interest, owing to the talk Of a possiDie
union Of the island with the Mexican re-
public, in case OF its gaining ultimately
its independence. which would be pleasing
TO a large portion Of the Mexican people.
The Heral1o remarks:
Cuba should become a part OF Mexico,
which will eventually form part OF great
tropical republic extending to the mouth
OF the Orinoco, making the Caribbean sea
and Gulf of Mexico the new world >
Mediterranean"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
wACO's BLOODY DUEL.
Editor Harris Dies-CoIOneI Gernlds
Condition Critical.

WACO, TEX, November 2o-Yester-
days bloody duel between Colonel Gerald
and the Harris brothers has been the
sole topic OF discussion to-day in this
usually quiet city. Editor ]. w. Harris,
who was wounded in the duel, died to-
day. and his body lies beside that Of his
brother, w. A. Harris, who was killed
while the battle was at its fiercest Colo
mel Gerald is badly wounded in the groin.
His left arm was amputated to-day, ana
tonight he is In critical condition.
Other trouble is expected as a result or
the fight, and the Brann-Baylor Univer-
sity affair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
WILL OF HENRY GEORGE.
Entire Estate Left to Widow
Georges Last Book.

NEW YORK, November 20.-The Will
Of the late Henry George, filed for pro-
bate to-day, leaves his entire estate,
consisting OF the home at Fort Hamilton,
worth about 5000, and the copyright OF
his books, to his widow. Mr.. Georges
book on political economy, in the writing
of which he spent the last six years OF
his life, and on which he expected his
fame to rest, will be published in a few
months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
MISSING BRIDEGROOM FOUND.
Family Claim That Gle May Have
Been Robbed"

CHICAGO. November 2o-George A.
Bergman, who was to have been mar
ried Wednesday evening to Miss Mar
garet Perry, and disappeared on the
afternoon of the day set for his mar
rage and for whom the police and his
relatives have been searching ever since
his disappearance. has been found, and
is now at the residence of his father, on
west Adams street. The family refuse
to say anything regarding the disap-
pearance of the young man, or to per-
NIT anybody to see him. He has no
money. and the family claim that he
.may have been robbed" He was found
this evening in the depot of the North
western railway. at Milwaukee, just as
he was about to take train for Chi
cago and was brought home by his
father
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
ANALYSIS IN KETCHAM CASE.
1t Results I'm Poisoning of CorOner's
Physician.

CHICAGO, November 2O.-The analysis
of John b. Ketcham's stomach, on which
practically depends the generation from
possible conviction of Mabel Wallace
Walkup, received an unexpected setback
to-day. Physician Noel was
compelled to leave his task, as the hand
which he had scratched at the post-mor-
TEN became worse, and the blood-poison-
ing which has set in promises to be Sc
rious. No further examination can be
made until Monday. Until then the widow
must wait for the exoneration which she
expects.
Attorney Purnell representing the in
terests of the relatives of the dead club
man, called on State's-Attorney Deneen
to-day and asked him TO lay the matter
before the grand jury, and said the Coro-
ner's verdict warranted such a proce-
dura
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Assassination In New York.

ELMIRA, N. Y, November 20-John
Denmark. a farmer living near Van
Ettan, twenty-five miles from Elmira,
was murdered to-day by an unknown
person. Denmark and his little son were
sitting in their room at a table when the
muzzle Of a double-barrelled shotgun was
poked through a pane OF glass In
the window, and at short range the MUIR
derer blazed away at Denmark, killing
him instantly.
A party Of fifteen armed men are scour-
Ing the country for the criminal. Late
tonight 1t is reported that the posse
have surrounded the murderer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Pie Party Given.

A delightful pie party was given bX
Misses Johnson and Bowman at thet1
residence, COS Beverly street, Thursday
evening. November 18th. Games OF eli
kinds were played. and at late hour the
happy party left for their different homeas
Those present were Misses Rosa Rowe
lett, Annie Jackson, Annie Rinehart, Ans
ME Wilson, Eta Hills, Gertie Cary Ey1>
ma Clayton. Fannie Johnson, Ruth Clay
LILLIAN Johnson, Daisy Bowman, Lola
Hills. Messrs. G. Semi. II. Bowler. T. TIM
lauf, l.. Shepard, X. Gibson. +. Mallory.
N. Napier, f. Bowers. r.. Kelley, n.
Moesta, c. Clay, III. Firth, Il. Hickman,
Miller, Hudgins. Hillsman. T.. Hills. and
others. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
WORKING FOR HAMMER.
Congressman Otey Hopes to Secure
His Pardon.

WASHINGTON, November 2O.-Repre-
sentative Peter ]. Otey, of Virginia, call
ed at the White House to-day in
the interest of Mr.. Hammer. who was
convicted of wrecking the Lynchburg
Bank year or so ago. President Cleve-
land committed his sentence, but Con-
gresham Otey hopes that Mr.. Mckinley
may see his way clear to grant him
pardon. His term will expire in three
months, but Hammer says his aged
mother is dying, and as he has been
most exemplary prisoner. Mr.. Otey
thinks he should be pardoned in time to
see his mother before she dies.
Mr.. Otey has an appointment with the
President for Monday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
SERIES OF MARINE MIsHAPs.
A Brignntine Sunk-Two steamer
Damaged-Boy Drowned.

LONDON, November 2o.--The British
steamer Maine, Captain Musselwa,te'
which sailed hence November sth for
Philadelphia, went off westhoebury buoy
on her way down the Thames yesterday.
collided with and sank the brigantine
Rokewood, of this port. The Maine was
but slightly damaged. and later proceeded
on her voyage. All the crew Of the Roke-
wood were saved except a boy who was
drowned.
Subsequently, the British steamer Iris,
Captain Lenares. which arrived here No
vember 18th from Savannah, and was
proceeding down the river. bound for
Hamburg, colIided with the sunken bril-
gantine and lost her foremost. smashed
her bridge. and carried away her boats
and davits on the port side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE FLOODS IN WASHINGTON.
Town of Mount Vernon Inundated
Heavy Losses.

SEATTLE, WASH. November @.-The
most serious damage done by the recent
floods. SO far reported. was at Mount
Vernon. The dykes surrounding that
town broke last night, and within an
hour the whole town was under two
feet of water. Hundreds OF men worked
like Trojans. but their work was In vain.
as the river continued to rise untii IL
reached a height two feet greater than
Il was four years ago. when the whole
skagit Valley was inundated. Hundreds
OF head of stock were drowned, and
many barns and granaries washed away.
The Great Northern track below town
was washed out for distance OF 800 feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
ON THE WAY TO NORFOLK.
Nashvillians to Present Silver-ser-
vice Their City's Namesake.

NASHVILLE, TENN, November ga
party of thirty-five leading citizens. men
and women, left tonight for Norfolk, Va,
where they will present to Commodore
Maynard the handsome silver service,
given by citizens Of Nashville to the gun
boat Nashville. on next Monday. w. q.
Hutchinson will deliver the presentation
sDeech
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
HoRsE-sHow AT AN END.
New York Latest Event n Success In
Several Ways.

NEW YORK. November 2o.-The Horse
Show, which opened the society season of
1ss7-'sS, came to an end tonight.
The attendance upon the closing night
was large, and it can safely be said that
the show was a success in more ways
than one. Financially, 1t may not have
been quite as profitable as former other
shows, but the management appears to
be satisfied with the result.
The last session began with parade
of all the prize-winners. and the be-
ribboned equines occupied the ring for
half an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Fatal ExpIorton of a nofIer.

ACKERMAN, MISS, November Be-
News has just reached here from Louis
ville sixteen miles south, of the explosion
of a boiler In John Woodwards steam
mill. which occurred at that place this
evening, causing the death OF Frank
woodward, Jim Hemphill, and Fayette
Norton. Several others were perhaps
fatally injured.
John Woodward, owner Of the mill. and
his nephew, Mott, were badly scalded.
DR.. J. C. Blair's two little boys and JEFF
Hathorn and John Coleman were also
badly burned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
MIR. GLADsTONE's HEALTH.
An Alarming Rumor About IL Con-
tradfcted.

LONDON. November 2o.-An alarming
rumor regarding Mr.. Gladstone's health
has been widely circulated in the city,
and this evening formed the principal
topic of conversation at the various clubs.
A dispatch from Hawarden has been re-
ceived contradicting the rumor, and say
ing that. although he has been suffering
from insomnia for week past. Mr..
Gladstone has been able to take con-
siderable amount of outdoor exercise.
To-day he and Mrs. Gladstone drove
from the rectory, where they had been
guests for few days, to the castle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
PRIVATE HAMMOND BREAKS AWAY
He Comes Near Gaining His Liberty
The Post Excited.

CHICAGO, November 20.-Private Ham,
mond, the military prisoner at Fort Sheri-
dan. whom Captain Lowering is charged
with ill-treating. created intense excite
ment at the post tonight by an attempt
to break away from his guard. In com
pany with another prisoner Hammond
had been detailed to push small cart 10
the door of the private mess-room. Just
as they reached the door Hammond made
a break for liberty. and ran for small
ravine near at hand, where he would
have had an excellent chance OF eluding
his pursuers. Private Edwards, who was
the guard in charge Of Hammond, dashed
after him, and after hard run overlook
the prisoner and marched him back to
the guard-house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Tannery DESTROYED by Fire.

WATSONTOWN, PA. November 90
The large tannery known as that Of the
Watsontown Tanning Company. owned
by Langdon & Co.. of Boston, was al
most entirely destroyed by fire tonight
The loss is estimated at $4,000. The
amount of insurance cannot be learned
at this hour. The fire Is said to have
been OF incendiary origin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
c,,r,eston & savannah II. n.

CHARLESTON. S. c., November NJ
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Charleston and Savannah railroad
was held here to-day. All of the old ON
GERS Of the company were reelected. inc
annual report submitted showed gross
earnings of s5S2. 267.3o, against s4l6.s557l
GENERATING expenses. The report was con-
sidered TO be entirely satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

Purchase of the Norfolk Properties
to Re Elected To-Morrovv.

MIR. r. Lancaster Williams. Of the
clearinghouse Of John L. Williams 4
Sons, left yesterday for Baltimore. whsFG
It is expected that the negotiations look-
ing to the purchase OF the Norfolk street
railway properties viii be concluded to-
morrow.
The president OF the Norfolk company
and others interested in the deal will meet
Mr.. Williams in the Monumental City By
appointment. and as the details have
been practically agreed upon, there Is lit
tie doubt that the transaction Will be
carried through.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

CINCINNATI. O., November .2O.-The
Jury at Newport. KY. In the case OF
George G. Greer, indicted for felonious
assault on Mrs. Gleason, brought In a
verdict OF guilty to-day. and fixed the
penalty at twenty years In the peniten-
tiary at hard labor Next to capital
punishment, this Ii the extreme penaitv
for thia crimA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
rur,.ex for the Pre.ident.

WESTERLY, r. l., November %
Horace yose. who has annually sent
turkey 10 the Presidents table since the
days of Senator II. ID. Anthony, OF Rhode
island. has selected a bird this year that
Will weigh twenty-seven pounds. 1t WIN
be shipped to President Mckinley early
pQxf week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Collision OF Vessels Near Hmvre.

HAVRE, November 2O-The British
steamer Corcovado, Captain Styer, from
New Orleans. which arrived here to-day,
colided with a coasting vessel while en-
tering port Serious damage was sus-
tanned by both vessels. the extent Of
which has not yet been ascertained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
pr,.orer. I'm Cuba released.

HABANA. November H.-All the Eng
lish prisoners held in the island nave az
ready been released. and all tne An
can and French prisoners will be set at
liberty ia q few daYk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
EASTERN FIELD TRIALS.
subscription stake Concluded-Count
GlOster distinguished.

CHARLOTTE, N. c.. November MA
special 10 the Observer from Newton
says. After consuming a little more
than two days, the subscription stake
In the Eastern field triala was concluded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
The Meather.

~ WASHINGTON. Novsmbsr sh,>
IgilR Forecast for Sunday:
For Virginia. North carolin>
and South carolina--Fair We9f
ther: warmer; southerly Winds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE LINEUP

Umpire, James w. Beachman, Jr., Cor
nell. Referee, Clinton r. Wickoff, Cor
nell. Linesmen, Goodrich and Fortescue.
Touch-dow ns-Minds. Hare, and Parker.
Goals-Minds and Houghton. Goal from
feld-Minds. Total score-Pennsylvania.
Is; Harvard, 6. Time Of halves-S5
minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

THE WEATHER IN RIcHMoNn|
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant
state Of thermometer: H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
OTHER GAMES

Lafayette, Al; Wesleyan, 6.
West Point, ~; Brown, 0.
Dartmouth, 81; Williams, o.
Harvard freshmen, "a; Yale freshmen, U.
Naval Cadets. %; Lehigh, s.
Dickinson College, AZ; Fraaklin-Mar-
shall 0.
Detroit Athletic Club. IS; Kalamazoo
College. 16.
University Of Michigan. 81; Witten-
tenberg, 0.
Carlisle, %; University of Illinois, 8.
Dartmouth, 81; Williams, 0.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-15
THE JEWEL CASkET.

a unique jewel brooch Stimulates wheel
and Mercury wings
y coveted chaiclanc watch is omen
faced, with diamond pave back,
The button watch affords novel time.
piece and is worn in tho buttunh0lo of the
cut
Tiarns and necklaces continue to hold
important piaccs in the list of personal or.
nanIunGs
lapis lazul beads connected hy gold
links. afford IL pretty flexible bracelet at !;
comparatively small cost.
There are bracelets of all kinds, from
the plain gold bangle to those set with dia :
inonds in elaborate designs and arranged
in such manner that the center can un-
screw and form u brooch or hair ornament
y revival in icwclry is the cross of other
days. This design is worn as Il brooch, n
hair ornament or suspended from long
chain. Artistic crosses have appeared in
Roman gold, studded with gems Other
crosses are in enamel with or without
precious stoncs.-Jowelcrs Circular
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-15

against tho changes or temperature. put
ton limited extent il absorbs an excess of
superficial heat. Its greatest good, how
ever, is in It's effect on the spine. 1t de-
presses the sympathetic nerves and through
them the vasu.mutors. Thus the arteries
AFRO relieved from excessive restraint ard
the circulation becomes free and vigorous
Thorough circulation is thorough nutri-
ton. and nutrition is health and strength
In my travels. We noticed that those wum-
TN living in hot countries who frequently
liiunGu INTO Il river or some stream for II
ieW E!inutc, don't know what Il backnchc
Is. and as Tor nerves, why. they never
beard of en- The nations given over to
cold lni hs ugr the strongest nn;iuns phys
really 80 creature lives who would not be
better for taking cold water on his back.
10 ni;.ttcr how weak or diseased he riight
he. Take NY word for it. ii You tuko IL
'old bath iliie il on your spine ii lou
AXE warm or u hot !iath. keep the heat
away from your sIiino, and promise you
that you won't feel like your old lnnguid
iclf Every woinnn who goes in for 18th
iutics shnulu follow these two rules. and
50 should every man Now York sun