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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02

Circulars have been received announc-
ing the appointment of w. S. Thompson
as western passenger agent of the Geor-
gia Southern and Florida railroad, with
headquarters at indianapolis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02

MIR. w. II. Wright, who has just return
ed from his trip with the railway conduc-
tors TO California, spent yesterday in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
DEATHS.

CORRIE. Died, at her residence, 30S
Darlington street, MARY ANN cORRIE,
daughter OF Thomas and Sarah A.
Brooks, in the 18th year OF her age. !
Loving words were spoken. ts
Sweet. indeed. TO near;
Now the ties are broken
Which once were held 50 tear.
The tears are falling fast,
Like bitter, bitter rain;
The beautiful. beautiful past
Win never come again.
Funeral from Hose-Memoriai church
THIS saturday AFTERNOON AZ
o'clock. Friends and acquaintanees are
invited 10 attend.
Lynchburg papers please copy.
JARyIs.-Died, Friday afternoon. at
1.E o'clock. at his residence, No. 20
north Twenty-ninth street. Mr.. q.
WASH JARVIS. In the sd year OF ~
age.
Funeral viii be announced hereafter
Petersburg papers please copy.
woRTHAM.-Died. April 18th. at p.
NJ. AZ her residence. corner OF Marohan
ana Second streets. Mrs. JULIA A.
WORTHAM. widow OF DIR. Albert q.
Worthasif. m the nth year OF her aoo.<
Her funeral with take place from her
iatc residence. at O'clock 0V4DAy
AFTERNOON (April isth). Fri>n1p q
the family are invited 10 sttends . ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
cROss.OvER AT FIRST STREET.
Double Curve Was Pat In rs Mat
tor M Convenience 10 the Public.


ter of Convenience 10 the Public.
The Richmond Traction Company's
oross-over at First and Broad streets,
about which so much has been said, and
which the Committee on Streets on
Thursday evening ordered TO be taken
I'M was nut down without authority
from that committee. An officer OF the
Fraction Company said 10 Dispatch
man last evening, however. that this
was entirely unintentional on the part
OF his company. 1t was necessity for
the successful operation of the road, and
particularly was IL demanded In order
n avoid a block In both the main and
branch lines IN the event or fire or
other accident, or even a public parade,
which might block the main line. With
this cross-over an inconvenience OF this
kind will be avoided, and blockade
ON BROAD street need have no effect on
the First-Street line. t....
All well-built modern roads have these
cross-oyers along their routes TO avoid
lust such contingencies. II being so es-
sential the engineer OF the Traction
Company proceeded TO put IL In. sup
posing the privilege had been obtained.
The company put down the cross-over
AZ large expense, only with the idea OF
making its lines more perfect and giving
the public better service. The plans for
this double curve were submitted to the
city Engineer as was required by the
city ordinances, said this officer Of the
company. and received his signature.
The work was done entirely. II was as
sured. I'm accordance with these draw
ines. and the officers OF the company
never supposed that any question: as TO
authority could be raised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
SPANISH TROOPS TO LEAVE CUBA.
Is the InsurrectiOn Ending. or Are
SpaIn's Funds Exhausted:

WASHINGTON, April l6.-According
to information received through trust
worthy sources here, the withdrawal OF
at least a part of the great army that
Spain has maintained for several years
in the Island of Cuba Will begin when
the rainy season sets I'm. within a few
DAYS. The initial movement will be the
departure of 10000 Spanish troops from
Habana for Spain. and within a short
time after that 5000 troops. IT Is under
stood, will follow.
Whether this movement Is TO be con-
strued in favor Of or against the insur-
gents II is impossible to say. The Span
isb insist positively that II means only
that little or nothing remains of the
insurrection; that Gomez has only about
fifty or one hundred followers. and that
10 watch these under the conditions now
presented. and as the campaign has been
necessarily conducted. few thousand
men are quite as effective as the army
of $50 900 men which has been maintained
i'm Cuba. The Cuban contingent, on the
other hand, insist that the Spanish finan-
cial resources are exhausted. and that
the troops are to be withdrawn because
OF lack TO money to keep them In SER
vice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
A WILL CONTEST.
Special Jury EmpnneiIed-Nava1 Ca
detship-MitI Sold.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April 16.-(Spe-
cial)-In the Circuit Court to-day, Judge
white presiding. a special jury was
empanelled TO determine the Casey will
case. The facts are these: James N.
Casey. q prominent Irish citizen. died
in this city. in 1896, leaving an estate
valued at $4,000. TO be divided between
two of his children-a son and daugh-
ter-but disinheriting a third child, Mrs.
John McSorley who had married
against his wishes. Mrs. McSorley now
brings suit praying that the Will be set
aside, alleging that her father had al
ways entertained an unnatural and in
sane aversion to her. Prominent legal
talent is engaged on both sides.
The Board of Examiners, chosen by
Congressman Otey. TO examine appli-
cants for appointment to a cadetship at
the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, con-
cluded their labors to-day. There were
thirteen candidates and the contest was
spirited. The three highest in the order
named. were A. III. Fleet, of Lynchburg;
r. G. Altizer, of Salem. and f. g. Ham
ner. Jr.. of I.ynchburg. Congressman
Otey has given the appointment to A.
II. Fleet, and made r. G.. Altizer alter
nate
The Big Island Paper Mill. established
in 1889 by Lynchburg and Richmond
capitalists at a cost of $4,000, has been
sold to w. j. Smith. of Camden, n. j.,
for $4,000. The mill was shut down
several years ago. having been operated
for only a short period. The present
purchaser will at once equip the mill
with necessary machinery for the manu-
facture of wallpaper.
Miss Celistia $. Parrish Of the RAN
dolph Macon Woman's College has been
invited TO represent that institution at
the Tennessee Centennial May 18th. and
10 make an address on some topic re-
lative to the higher education of woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
SUPREME FLOOD TEST.
II Is az Hand Now ON the Lower
Mississippi.

MEMPHIS. TENN, April l6-Adyices
from Natchez and other points below
Vicksburg indicate that the supreme test
I'm the nood situation is at hand The
swift current. which is rising steadily.
As beating against the levees with such
force as 10 cause the gravest apprehen-
sion al many places. At Natchez the
liver is near the top Of the leyee. and
everything possible is being done 10 fight
back the rising waters. All kinds OF
runors have been current to-day regard
ing wholesale loss OF fife on Davis Island.
but diligcnt Geographic inquiry fails 90
confirm the stories. II Is known that
three negroes were drowned on the island.
bat outside OF these fatalities no further
loss Of life Is known 10 have occurred.
AT Yicksburg the river Is rising at the
rate Of four tenths Of "A foot daily. The
rwlfi volume OF water pouring out OF
the Yazoo into the Mississippi at point
twelve miles north OF Vicksburg wifi con-
tinue FOR several days. The leyees be-
tween Bedford's Store. four miles south
Of Delta, La, TO Duckport, six miles
above are in a precarious condition To-
night. and every man and boy available
Ia at work strengthening the cmbaHk-
hoent. Al some points in this stretch OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

1t is understood that Rev Dr. James
Y. Fair. pastor OF Grace-Street Presbyte-
rian church, still expects TO go to Savan-
nah to accept the pastorate of the hide
pendent church there.
While feeling much gratified at the ac-
ton OF his church here i'm declining to
join I'm a request to the presbytery TO dis
solve his relations, and of the Command
cry of St. Andrew. No. Il. X. T., asking
him to remain in Richmond. he has de-
cided that 1t will be better for him to go
TO Savannah Notwithstanding the fact
that the Independent church Is not a
member of the Presbyterian body, the
presbytery for the Savannah jurisdiction
will send special commissioner 10 Rich
mond 10 attend East Hanover Presby-
terry on next Monday week for the pur-
pose Of urging this presbytery not TO de-
cline to grant the request.
Before leaving Richmond, DR.. Fair will.
Il H. understood, be invested with the
highest order of the Sovereign College OF
Allied Masonic Degrees for the United
States. and will be. commissioned In
tendent General for Georgia.
BY special request DR. Fair on last
evening delivered a sermon before the
societies OF the Church Of the Covenant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

Blackburn Democrats to rush through
some financial legislation ana Iorce q
sine die adjournment before hunter Tan
withdraw and spoil the plans TOT no eieo-
ton.
Samuel Taylor, representing Chairman
Hanna. OF the National Republican com
mittee. sent a long telegram 10 senator
Hanna last night. In i ne y rep enatoriai
situation had reached stage WEI
three-fourths of the Republican members
wanted DR.. Hunter to WITHDREW. anu ~
which he further asked Mr.. hanna "na'
to do. -.
Mr. Taylor. OF course. does not want
to discuss the contents OF MS prlvaes
dispatches, and the truth or the repor's ~
communication TO Mr.. Hanna cannot DC
confirmed. ~
Three ballots were taken before the Re-
publicans would move an adjournment.
The last two were copies OF the mrs,
A truce i'm the battle has been deciarru
till next Tuesday The respective steer,
ing committees this afternoon signeu
agreements that on tomorrow ana MOI,
day one vote should be cast iot eacn ,,, VI
the candidates. Nearly half of the mem
bers have gone home or elsewhere 20
stay TIL Tuesday morning. and most OF
the remaining half Will go 10 LOUISVILLE
on a special train tomorrow aiterhooh
TO attend the address OF William Jen-
nings Bryan at the Auditorium. IL Is
generally agreed that the Blackburn peo-
pie are hoping for the fndictment or hun
ter. the 1GeA tndt III
not withdraw under cloud. and the
cloud could not be lifted until the trial or
the Indictments, which would last the
summer out.
The grand jury. which has kept three
sheriffs busy looking for and summoning
witnesses for two weeks Is not yet
through. and adjourned again tonight
without making a report. The court adj
journs early tomorrow for the week,
and II is said that Judge Cantrill has no
titled the jury that a report must De
forthcoming before this adjournment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE.
..The Crucifxion" Sung mt Holy
Trinity; .Tbe Messiah" at ~. PnuIs

Trinity: .The Messiah AT ST. run
Good-Friday was observed with solemn
and Impressive ritual in the Ca'hohc'
rnIscopal. and Lutheran churches yes
terdav. The tragic story of the passion
of Christ was read and commented upon
and in the Catholic church the recount
ing of the last agony was fOloWeu ny
the alteration OF the Cross. IN tue LII
theran churches there were preparatory
services for the holy communion 10 DC
administered tomorrow.
A. 81 pours church last night the
second part of The Messiah was SUNG
hv the choir. the solos being well-sus-
talned by Mrs. Reinhardt, MISS Meau'
Signor Campobello and Mr.. TrlDDett'
This choir IS very effective i'm accept
able music work. and the parts were wei
sung from the opening 10 tne
closing chorus. Every available seat III
the church was filled.
The choir OF Holy Trinity church gave
their customary performance OF me
Crucidxjon'' last night The SOLOS were
taLen nv such well-known musicians as
Nessrs. Scriyenor and Coalter. inc
choral numbers were perfectly grand.
The work done by this choir, which was
snnnlemented by members of the We'd
nesday Club last night, Is n revelation
of the possibilities attainable with good
material and regular drill under a man
who is a capable choral conductor.
priests from all over Bishop Van dc
vvver,s diocese are here to participate
in the Holy Week, and Easter ceremo-
nies at the Cathedral. Among the
fathers visiting Richmond are: Father
w A. McKeefrey, OF winchester;
Father ]. j. Bowler, Of Alexandra;
Father w. A. Fallon, of Clifton Forge;
Father r. ]. Brady, of Portsmouth I;
Father J. 5. Walters. OF Charlottesyilie;
and Fathers John Doherty and I. d.
Wilson. of Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
levee the water Is washing over. and the
greatest alarm is felt.
BETTER FEELING IN DELTA.

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levee the water is washing over. and the
greatest alarm il felt
BETTER FEELING IN DELTA.
A more cheerful feeling exists In the
dssta tonight.
AT Greenvllle the backwater from
stops Landing crevasse, which has been
rising IN the flooded part OF the town
during the last three days. IL stationary
and will begin 10 fail tomorrow Rose
dale. Friars Point. Helena. and other
places report an encouraging improve
ment IN the situation. The river de-
clined one tenth OF a foot AT Greenville
to-day. and the fall OF two tenths OF n
foot reported al Cairo gives hope that the
water wifi recede I'm time 10 make
good crop.
At Memphis the river Is stationary,
Captain Mccoy. OF the steamer Blum.
arrived IN port to-day from st. Louis.
and brings a very encouraging account OF
the Improvement i'm the condition OF
the overlooked territory above Memphis.
He says that the waters have receded
sufficiently TO allow steamboats, 10 ianS
at all places. There is marked Inn
provement. and the outlook on the upper
river Is cheerful.
CREvAssE NEAR vICKSBURG.
N1CKSBURG. MISS, April h-Ihe
levee at Biggs, two and n hasf miles below
Delta, la. broke at 10 o'clock tonight.
The crevasse WAS 12O feet wide twenty
minutes after the embankment gave way.
Delta is directly opposite Vicksburg.
PROSPECT AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. LA. April l6.-Nine-
teen feet by April 10Th says the Weather
Bureau, as far as New Orleans is con-
cerned. 1t will probably come sooner
IL viii not mean any danger 10 the city.
but water will cover the wharves and
adjacent streets. The railroads are al
ready elevating their tracks, and higher
platforms have been built at the depots
The entire wharf front VIII probably
have TO be rebuilt and raised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

Tn his investigations OF the bottom OF
the dock yesterday morning, Joe Ed
wards, the diver brought TO sunlight
contained some gentlemen's undeYcloth-
ing and n cobblestone. The diver ASSOC
ciates the valise with the man who came
to Richmond about five months ago 70
Jumped into the dock, valise and all.
The groom-elect was fished out, but tho
valise was not regained till yesterday,
The clothing was pretty well soaked, and
used llp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
mn Ills MYERS sons Corner Sixth and Broad Streets.

are Messrs. Writ Il. Taylor. Claiborna
Epps, son OF the deceased, and one ot
HIS deputies. f. Strother Ferneyhough,
deputy at the jail; John f. Epps, and
John J. Crutchfeld, the Police Justice.
Captain Epps's successor will have to
be elected by the Council. the last Legis-
lature having taken the appointing
power from the Judge OF the Hastings
Court, and already great pressure Is bee
ing brought 20 bear on the city fathers
in the interest Of the various aspirants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Music mt Beth Ahaba To-Day.

The music to be sung by the Beth Ahaba
synagogue choir to-day will be especially
attractive. The quartette, directed by
Professor Jacob Reinhardt and managed
by music committee OF which Mr.. Isaac
Held IL chairman, is one of the best in
the city. II is composed OF Mrs. Rein
hardt. soprano; Mrs. Cloves. alto; Mr..
Jacob May, tenor. and Mr.. III. Il. Car
dozo. bass A hymn. Awake" called
God O Nature Awake" the words Of
which are arranged from the German by
Rabbi Calisch, will be sung. az also the
traditional Min Hamezahr psalm cxyiii.)
composed by Halevy
The regular service has been arranged
by Professor Reinhardt with n special
''En KelohenuD adapted from Mendels-
sOhn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Marriace Nenr PnnfOps.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, April To-
(Special)-Last evening, at the residence
of Mr.. John l.. Lang. near Pantops. Miss
Ella X. Lang was united In marriage TO
was performed by the Rev. II. W. Trib-
BILE. was Witnessed by a large number or
friends OF the contracting parties. The
walters and mattresses were Miss Minnie
Spencer and Mr.. John w. Goodson; MISS
Emelie Lang and Mr.. Fountain Leake,
Miss Mary Davis and Mr. Abner Will
liams. After the marriage an elaborate
wedding supper was served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
MANY Hear the BeII-Ringers.

The Royal Bell Ringers and Gleemen, OF
london England, were greeted with en-
thusiasm by very large audience at the
Young Mems Christian Association last
night Secretary Mckee stated that from
a box office standpoint, the entertainment
was the second largest OF the star course.
The programme was very attractive
one. Including none but popular airs, and
the music made by the bells was very
sweet. The manipulation was wonder
fully dexterous and the clever quintette
was loudly applauded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

Mr.. Hughes. an aged man who resides
with his family at No. 3i6 west Cary
street. has again wandered away from
his home. and his people are uneasy about
him. Mr. Hughes has been suffering
for some time from 4 stroke OF paraly-
sis. and he IL over Sc years OF age. He
tldings had been received from him at a
late hour last night. He disappeared
similarly about year ago, and was not
heard from for several days, but finally
returned home. Any information regards
ing his present whereabouts will be ap-
preciated by his family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
TRAIN-wRECKER SHAW.
He liz Found GuiIty-Recommen da-
,ion 10 Life-Imprisonm

MACON, GA, April 16.-The trial of
Shaw. wrecker OF the passenger train on
the Southern railroad al Stone Creek last
year. ended to-day at Jacksonville in
verdict OF guilty. with a recommendation
10 Acknowledgement. Shaw and Cres-
well wrecked the train, causing the loss
Of two lives. Creswell Is now serving a
Iife-term in the penitentiary, and Shaw
viii doubtless be sentenced tomorrow TO
the same fate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
They Were Accom- m Odated.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. April 10
Especial -Whlle Junior Endeavor meet
ing was in progress at the Christian
church yesterday afternoon, young
couple presented themselves as candidates
for matrimony. The pastor. nothing
daunted. ordered the exercises to be sus-
pended for "A few minutes, and tied the
knot The bride was Miss Matte Gle
ments. OF Albemarle, and the groom, Mr
George w. Beazley, is a resident OF Nell
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Beazley took the ,
o'clock train for Rockiish, where they
will reside
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
CcuCbt Mt CreWe.

CREWE. VA. April 16-(Special 1.-THE
revival services in the Methodist church
will commence again on Sunday morning,
instead of Monday night as stated in
this correspondence. Special Easter SER
vices will be held in the morning.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association will hold
carnival Monday afternoon and night,
the proceeds to be applied to the asso-
citation.
MIR. n. f. Lee was elected at the last
meeting of the Town Council Treasurer
of the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

The ambulance. with Or. Lemon in
charge was called TO Eighth-Street sta>
ton AT O'Clock yesterday evening To at
tend William Lee. a coiored man. whose
thigh had been broken in five places. The
injured man had been brought 10 the
city from the Clayton coal-mines, where
the accident. resulting 40 seriously. oc-
Cured. He was taken from the depot To
the Virginia Hospital. where the broken
member was set. The physicians do not
think amDutation necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
WESTERN PASSENGER ASSN.
Its New Agreement the Best IT Has
Ever Had.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE new agree
ment OF the Western Passenger Assoca-
ton is. in the opinion Of the members of
the committee which formulated 1t, the
best and strongest agreement the western
lines have ever had in connection with
their passenger business. In preparing ii
the general passenger agents on the com
laittee have had the advice and co-opera-
ton Of a number of legal advisors of the
leading roads in the association. and they
are positive that there is nothing in the
agreement that will in any manner con-
fict with the law.
The committee has recommended that
the association retain the old name OF the
Western Passenger Association. and has
declared in the agreement that the object
OF the association is 1.-The protection OF
the lines which are members OF it-pro-
lection against illegal competition, and 10
provide for proper action in all matters
OF common interest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
Fatal Mine Explosion.

JACKSONVILLE, KY. April 16.-This
evening an explosion. supposed 10 have
been caused by an imperfect blast. occur
red in the Monarch coal-mine, near here,
resulting In the death OF Robert Carlton
and Theodore Stone the only men I'm the
mine at the time, excepting the foreman.
whose proximity to the air-shaft enabled
him fo effect his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
SOUTHERN II. & l.. ASSOCIATION.
Again Is 1t in the Hands of Re-
cciyerS.


KNOXVILLE, TENN, April 16.-Again
the big Southern Building and Loan As
ISOLATION is in the hands OF receivers. and
this time its affairs will be wound up in
the courts. For four days Chancellor
Lindsay has listened TO arguments and
speeches in this case. there being ten
prominent lawyers employed. AT the con-
clusiOn of the speeches this afternoon,
the Judge named Major Daniel a. Car
penter and John W. Conner as receivers,
and instructed them TO wind up the af-
fairs of the association, without cost TO
the stockholders. Major Carpenter Is one
of the old directors and the present pen
sion agent at Knoxville while Mr.. Con-
nor is the clerk and master of the Chan
Gerry Court in which the cases were tried.
All claims against the association must
be filed by July 18TH
In rendering his opinion. Judge Lind
say said that If the association was not
insolvent it was right at the danger
lire.
It is claimed that an effort will now be
made TO put the association in the United
States Court again. This action will be
taken by the stockholders in this and
other States where the association did
bnCipeCS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

KANSAS CITY. MO-. April ga spe-
cial TO the Star from El Dorado Kan,
savs. cracksmen blew open a safe at
Latham last night. and secured a large
amount OF money. A reward or 500 has
been offered for the capture of the rob-
hers and the recovery OF the money. nhe
exact amount secured Is not given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17

Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Waithall. Wednesday, April 18th. at 8
p. NJ. at the Grace-Street Presbyterian
church.
senator Thurston and party arrived In
the city yesterday In private car. en-
route South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-17
LIQUORS FOR Personal USE.
Ninety-Eight Cases Seized In
ChurIeston-Dispe Question.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., April 16.-Dis-
pensary constables to-day seized sS cases
Of fine liquors consigned to John c. 81
monds, one Of the foremost men of the
city. The liquor came from a San Fran
cisco house and was marked for per-
sonal use A drummer of the house was
recently in Charleston. and a number of
the leading people dubbed together and
made this purchase. IL was all consigned
10 Mr. Simonds for convenience in dis
tribution These facts are well known.
and if the constables persist in their eff
forts TO seize II the matter will find its
way into the United States courts.