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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
OFFICERS AND GUARDS.

souers. the deaths were GO. Forty o.
them. however, died upon the raiiioao
contracts.
The officers and guards have as a
whole. been faithful and efficient, and we
owe ii to them that no mutiny or out
break has occurred at the prison
ers nut for the fact that vigilant guard
with a repeating Winchester stanas on
the outside.
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.
Religious exercises preaching in the
morning, Sabbath school in the AFTERNOON
have been held regularly on the sabbath
on the first Sunday Rev. Mr.. Williams,
the pulpit. Second Sunday, Or. Duyall
OF the Christian Church; third sunday,
DR. Smith of the Presbyterian Church;
fourth Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Martin, or the
Episcopal Church, and the Fifth SUNDAY
Or. Hawks, of the Friends Church. Rev
Father Cairne holds short service eacn
Sabbath afternoon for his people. Mr:
John NJ. Cringan, superintendent OF the
prison Sabbath school, meets the men IN
the room set apart for that purpose with
a corps of Christian teachers, who come
in sunshine and rain every Sunday. Mr..
Robinson and Mr.. Lyons. with a. number
OF devoted Christian ladies, conduct tne
Sunday school In the w0menS depart
ment For all those who have given their
time so unselishly ] desire TO return my
sincere thanks.
of Directors desire to return my thanks
for the uniform and kind consideration
which you have extended to me In your
management, and which has made II pos
sible for the institution to make the bust
ness exhibit which is contained In this
report. Respectfully sumbitted.
Il. w. LYNN, superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
CUBAN INSURGENTS SURRENDER.
Gomez Defeated-B1anco Seeking to
Encourage Cane-Grinding.

HABANA, November San official dis
patch from Alfonso XII, province Of
Matanzas. announces the surrender there
to the Spanish authorities of an insurgent
force, consisting of three officers and fif-
teen privates, who delivered up thirty
carbines. The insurgent officers who
have surrendered are Colonel Evaristo
Leon, Major Guadeloupe Herrara, and
Captain Castos Seperis.
1t is semi-officially announced that
General Maxine Gomez has been attempt
ing to concentrate the insurgent forces
near Remedies, the principal northern port
of the province OF Santa Clara, and it
is added that he was engaged by Span
ish force, with the result that the insur-
gents left nine men killed on the field.
Captain-General Blanco has issued
circular to the Spanish military COM
manders in the different provinces of
Cuba, instructing them to favor the own
ers of sugar estates by all means in their
power, and to encourage those who may
be less disposed than others, To grind
their cane. The Captain-General Is de-
sirous that sugar-cane grinding should
proceed on a large scale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
Seats and sitters I'm Churches.
Boston Globe.)

The statement has recently been made
that II every qualified church-goer in the
United States should take notion 10
attend church on the same day and hour
only about one-fourth could find seats.
But there is no foundation for this as
sertlon in the figures Of the eleventh CEN
sus of the United States. Here the num-
Der of church sittings is stated to make
a grand total of 100000 at any hour OF
public worship, or the basis of popuia-
ton of e5,oO0,0O0 Moreover, there must
be a great multitude OF people who on
account of various disabilities could not
attend church il they wished TO.
Everybody in the United States able to
att In a church Understandings could
therefore be accommodated at any one
hour In the year and still leave about
one-third OF all the pews empty.
Unfortunately. the trouble In good
many churches Is not for want of Sit
tings. but for want Of sitters to occupy
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
PosT-oFFrcE BuRGLARIzED.
safe Blown Open--$3O0 stoIen--The
TeIegraph-Wires Cut.

WINSTON, n. c.. November 9.-(spe-
oIal)-The safe in the Mocksville post
Office was blown open last night and
robbed OF $500. half the amount being in
money and the other half in stamps.
The safe Is complete wreck. The rob-
bers failed 10 get the registered letters.
These were found this morning badly
tcorched by powder. Edward Morris is
the postmaster. lie was appointed a
few months ago. After committing the
robbery the burglars stole section
masters lever-car and rode out TO the
Davis school. just west OF Winston. 1t
was found this morning lying near the
railroad track At Dutchman Creek,
four miles this side Of Mocksyille. the
baie-blowers cut the telegraph wire In
two places. They did this 10 prevent
my messages being sent out after them.
Tie wires were repaired this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
RAnROAD-RATEs WAR.
The Chesapeake and Ohio and Nor
folk and Western.

NORFOLK, VA, November 9.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE Chesapeake and Ohio and the
Norfolk and Western railroads have
locked horns in battle royal for the
local traffic between Richmond and Nor
folk. The Norfolk and Western led of
to-day with slash of 20 per cent. on
straight and Is per cent. on round-trip
fares. This reduces the rate to 81
straight and $3.50 round-trip, as against
$3.50 and $3.50.
The Chesapeake and Ohio people here
heard of the proposed action Of their
rival in time to meet the rate as soon as
1t went into effect. AS the slash only
affects local tariffs, the usual ten-day
notice to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission Is unnecessary. 1t Is not thought
that a further cut will be made by
either line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
shockoe Councils. Complimentary
Entertainment.

The complimentary entertainment 10 be
given by shockoe Council, Royal Area
mum, Friday evening at the Young Mems
Christian Association Han bids fair 10
prove a most enjoyable treat. The pro-
gramme is not yet completed, but these
weIl-known people viii participate in the
manner Indicated: Mr.. $. L. Bloomberg
orator; Captain Frank Cunningham. solo;
Messrs Clark, Woodali, and Davis, In
strumentai trio; Messrs. Burton, Moesta.
and Bosher. vocal trio: Mr.. J. -. Poin-
dexter, humorous songs; Mr.. w. II.
Meyers, recitation; Mrs. smithdeai and
Miss Henning, duet; Msssrs. Miller, Rob-
pose thu orchestra. compiete pro-
eramme viii be published later Adm:s-
sion will be by tickets Only, which can
be obtained by the msmbtrs on applicz-
ton. at Stills. 500 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
ATTEMPT At DOUBLE MURDER.
II Is Followed by Suicide of the
AssaIlant.

PHILADELPHIA. November s-Cnaries
Gerback, a cigarmaker, on Norris street
near Fourth to-day attempted to Kill his
father-in-law, Frederick Fritz, and the
latter's son, Joseph, of 700 north Fourth
street, by shooting them. He then sent
a bullet through his own brain, and died
soon after being admitted to hospital.
Fritz and his son are said to be wealthy.
The shooting occurred in Fritzs nome
and Is said TO have been due to some dis
pute over business. The older Fritz was
but slightly wounded, and his son, while
severely, was not dangerously wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
RocKBRIDGE COUNTY.
Telephone Extension - Attempted
BurgIary-Wfld Turkey Hunt.

LEXINGTON. VA. November s.-(spe-
cial by means Of tele-
phone has been established with Clifton
Forge. and tho line is now In working
order. The Staunton Mutual Telephone
Company runs from Clifton Forge to
Longdale and Lsnedale Station, and from
that point James A. Frazier. Of the Rock
bridge Alum Springs. owns the line 10 the
Springs. and thence z Goshen. The sane
by way OF Kerr's ertek and Big Spring
milling property. The line from celliers-
town Is being rapidly. pushed 10 csmpie--
tion. and win xeacA Tia point By way OF
Contemplation. the snt1Ee county ct Rock
bridge VIII have fuA tsisphe0o COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

down the lake at the mercy OF the waves.
The steamer, with three barges In tow,
bound down, was noticed outside the
harbor this morning, flying signals of dis
tress. The tug Boynton, with the llfe-
savers. went to her assistance. The tug
got a line TO the disabled steamer twice,
but each time II parted. The sea then
became so heavy that the Boynton was
forced TO give it up. The life-savers are
apparently all right, and have sailed on
down the lake. The Pringle and tow are
lumber4aden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
HUGHES ACQUITTED.
A. Verdict of Not Guilty by Instruc-
lions of the Judge.

LYNCHBURG, VA, November s-(spe-
ciai.)-The second trial OF B. Il. Hughes,
vice-president Of the defunct Traders
Bank. who was indicted for embezzle-
ment. was terminated to-day. the jury
returning a verdict of not guilty. under
instructions Of the Court.
At the first trial of the case the ac-
cused was found guilty and given two
Years In the penitentiary. but Judge
crhrist,an set the verdict aside. On mo-
ton Of counsel for the defence a jury
was summoned from Danville to try the
case. with the result as stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

The Carnival Of Nations. that beautifui
entertainment being given at the negi-
mental Armory for the peneht OF t"e
Virginia Home for lncuraDies. Grew =
large crowd last night The Young girls
who participate In this fete dress ~ sa'
costumes Of the country they repleSens:
which lends a charm 10 the gay anu
festfve scene.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
Advance in Wages.

YOUNGSTOWN. o.. November Sine
employees at the Andrew Brothers x
companys blast furnace have been given
notice of a 10 per cent. advance In wages,
TO 20 into effect December LIST.
IL Is understood that other blast-fur-
mace companies will soon advance the
wages OF their employees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
steamer NJ Mercy Of STORM.

DETROIT MICH November 9.--A spe-
ga 10 the News from Sand Beach, Men.
tays: With her rudder gone. and north
Yes. gale blowing forty miles an hour
'Ar steamer John c. Pripgie Is dfiiung
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10
FOR TO-DAYS SALE

"A Manufacturer sample Line of
seasons Importation, NO two alike,
prices from 37hc. to $1.75 set, worth
double.
1-inch Black Thibet Fur. 75c. quality,
81 for 50c a yard.
Linen Etons, embroidered In geld, 37l1c:
Squirrel Tails, In two grades, 20 and
35c. each.
FUR Heads. az and 50c. each.
Eruine Fur Trimming, 25c. a yard.
ChinchiIla Fur, 35c. yard.
ing, long apd glossy fur, foc. YARD.
Innings.
Slate and Brown Canvas. worth u 1-2e.'
for 6l1c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

Slate eiIeeia. the u f-2c. kind, for 49,
Preach Han. Cloth. Black Only. The ~
quality, worth 29c.. for 1oc. a,
BLACK DRESS GOODS. ~
%-inch Black All Pure Wool et0c/
Serge, worth &c.,. for zoe f*
5o-inch Black All Pure Wool storm
Serge, worth Sec, for soc.
<6-inch Black German Henrietta e4tE4
for soc.
case DoubIe-width Afohair Diagonal
worth 1yc.. for 1910.
51-inch Black Brondcloth, extra weight
Ana finish. worth tl.4S. for 81.
Roman stripe silk TIE Ribbese,
10c. grade, for DC. tie. az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
refund money II It fails. z'e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

During the year the old walkway on
the outer wall having become unsafe, has
been removed and new walkway, with
substantial railing. has been put In place
OF IL at a cost Of s271.04. Three thousand,
nine hundred eleven and a half feet OF
granolithic pavement has been put down
in the court OF the prison at cost or
s4Ss 50. and many other improvements TO
the buildings and grounds.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED.
Although I have previously called the
attention Of your honorable board to the
great need OF a new cell building for our
male prisoners, yet as nothing has been
done, / feel that / ought TO again urge
upon you this important matter.
Acting upon some suggestions or the
Committee on Prisons and Asyiums OF
the last Legislature that plan and an
estimate cost of the improvement needed
be prepared for The consideration or the
next Generai Assembly, and after care
full consideration OF the subject. am stiil
OF the opinion that a plan for complete
modern and up-to-date prison should be
procured: that section across the south
front should be built at once, which
would hold 300>double cells; that the Old
Administration Building could be then
taken down. giving US a site on which
hospital, cook-house, and, wash-house.
which are all greatly needed, could be
erected. This would greatly improve and
relieve the present crowded CONDITION OK
the prison, leaving TO the future the COM
pIetlon OF the new building by extending
a wing north TO take the place OF the
present cell building.
Tn this way we might secure to the
state by instruments what she so much
needs new prison-and II we are 10
keen abrea st with the march OF progress,
and intrcducf .reformatory measures IN
our prison. Is a necessity.
PENITENTIARY LAWS CODIFIED.
For the convenience of the prison offi-
GERS. and that carefuI study Of them
rntSht be made with a view of asking
some changes and amendments, which
would seem necessary. ! have had the
laws pertaining to this institution careful
= respectfully suggest that you would
urge such changes as your Judgment
would dictate.
HEALTH OF THE INSTITUTION.
You will ind In the surgeons report,
both hers and at the farm, that notwfths
standing the fearful condition which
many Of our prisoners are physically
when they are received, the reports show
that the percentage Of deaths Is not large:
In q total OF 1859 prisoners we have lost
BIZ death 80 during the fiscal year, where
as the report OF leSi. made by my preoe-
aassor. with an AVERAGE of 1aN ~ pri-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-10

soners. the deaths were CO. Forty OF
them. however, died upon the raiiroao
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
Council Proceedings.
loFfIcIAL,l |

At regular meeting of the com
mon council of the village of l. Anse,
held in the council chamber
Thursday evening, February 4th,
A. d. 1897, there were present
Trustee McKernan, presiding
Trustees Shields, Bulger, Belanger
and Johnston, and Clerk Voetsch.
Absent, President Campbell and
Trustee Wallace.
The minutes Of the last regular
meeting were read and approved
The fire committee verbally re-
ported that the new wheels have
been placed on the fire engine and
recommended that the machinery
and boiler of the engine be repaired.
On motion the report was accepted
and the committee authorized to
repair the fire engine aud put it in
running order
The fire committee also verbally
reported that they had conferred
with Mr.. Smith in regard to the
hose, and asked that the matter be
pat over until the next meeting
so that the hose could be tested.
On motion the report was
accepted and the matter put over
until the next regular meeting
The finance committee reported
that they were ready to meet the
township board, but not knowing
the date of their last meeting failed
to appear at their said meeting.
On separate motions the following
bills were allowed
Ii t 1ngersoll, wagon paint ...............s2 .s2 -
JCountin, y days Bay shore road at 500. 3 90
r kemplh days ay shore road at 81 70 d. 63
r. Bulger, one day repairing fire engine. . 90
A.G. Shields, day repairing fire engine. 2 "
On motion the clerk was author
lied to purchase ballot box.
On motion Trustee McKernan
was authorized to purchase Is feet
of suction hose for fire engine.
On motion the council adjourned. |
MARTIN VoETsCH, Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
TIE MASQUERADE BALL
Given at the Opera House, In
This City, Last Evening.

The masquerade ball, given by
the L'Anse orchestra at the Opera
House last evening was largely
attended, and passed off in very
pleasant manner.
On account of lack of time we
are unable to give full details OF
the event, but it was a success
from every point OF view. The
following were awarded prizes:
First prize, fancy costume
group, red. white and blue-the
Misses Deschaine and Miss
Laundroche
Second, comic costume, rag
pickers-Fred Hid and Joe
Gauthier.
Third, negro gent-Nelse Nil
son, of Baraga.
Fourth, best single lady's fancy
costume, shepherdess-Miss Grace
Gardeau.
A large number Of people from
Baraga were in attendance.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06

OF that county when the water now
being pumped from the mine is ali
taken out. The bodies of the 20 or
more victims who perished in the
mine at the time of the accident have
never been recovered. and the coun-
ty will now be asked to bury them
as fast as reached. Some of them
have relatives in the county and
they, Of course, will be taken care Of
by them.--Ontonagon Herald.
A Michigan man, says the New
York Times, has invented a new
trade, out of which he is said to be
making comfortable living, with
very little exertion His scheme is
based on the system by which the
railroads OF the state try to prevent
the trars 'er OF mileage tickets from
the purchaser of one of them to oc-
casional travellers. This system con
sists in making the buyer sign his
name inside the cover Of his mileage
book, and then, in the presence of
the conductor, Sign each ticket that
is collected, the theory being that if
the signatures are alike the book is
in the proper hands. The man in
question buys his book and signs it
in the regular way Then, when the
conductor comes around he signs a
ticket in chirography altogether diff
ferent. A squabble follows, which
ends in the confscation Of the mile
age book and the election of the
traveller from the train. Thereupon
a suit for damages is brought, and
naturally the man has so clear a
case that the company's lawyer set
ties without bringing the matter in
to court. The game has been worked
successfully by this ingenious per-
son half dozen times, and in one
instance ne managed to get himself
wronged to the extent of $3.50.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
The Inaugural supper.

A Philadelphia caterer will fur.
nish the supper at the Mckinley in.
augural ball The menu as approved
by the committee will include:
Raw oy sters in ice
Consumme in caps
Broied oysters
Oysters a In Pouette
Chicken outlets
Sweetbread patties
Terrapin
Chicken Salad Lobster Salad
Crab Salad
Tongue Smith6eld Ham
Game Pate Boned Turkey
Pate De Foie Gras
Assorted Sandwiches
Lemon lees Roman Punch
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream
Fruit Assorted Cakes Cafe
There will be 800 gallons of con-
somme, 5000 chicken outlets 1000
sweetbread patties, 300 gallons of
chicken salad, 200 gallons Of lobster
and 25O gallons of crab salad, 200
tongues, 250 Smithfield hams, 20)
pates de foie gras, lS0 boned turkeys,
10, 900 assorted sandwiches, l,5O0
quarts of ice cream, 250 pounds Of
assorted cakes and 200 gallons OF
coffee.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
The Man and His House.

The ordinary polite enquiry, "How
do you do?" calls for nothing but q
conventionally polite response, but
if a man is past ''the allotted age"
and philosopher besides, it may
elicit reply full of meaning and
worthy of record
When John Quincy Adams was
eighty years old, he met on the
streets OF Boston an old friend who
shook his trembling hand and said,
Good morning! And how is John
Quincy Adams today?" Thank
you, was the eX-president' S answer,
John Quincy Adams himself is well,
sir, quite well, | thank you, but the
house in which he lives at present
is becoming dilapidated. II is tot
tering upon its foundation. Time and
the seasons have nearly destroyed
it. It's roof is pretty well worn out,
its walls are much shattered. and it
trembles with every wind. The old
tenement is becoming almost unin-
habitablc and / think John Quincy
Adams will have to move out of it
soon; but he himself is quite well sir,
quite well With that the venerable
sixth president Of the United States
moved on with the aid of his staff.
1t was not long afterward that he
had his second and fatal stroke of
paralysis in the Capitol at Washing
ton. "'This is the last of earth, " he
said, "and l am content. Youth S
COMPANION.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
a National Song Written Under
Hot Fire.

THE Star Spanglcd Banner" was
written by Francis Scott Key Mt the
time of the attack on Fort MclIenry,
made by Admiral Cockburn on
September l3, 1914. Key was held
"a u prisoner in little boat m0ored
to the commander vessel. Through
the whole day and night, exposed to
the fire from the shore, Key watched
the flag ON the fort. and at break OF
day on the 18th, saw it was still
waving our flag was still there.
Then, taking an 'old letter from his
pocket, he rested iton barrel head,
and at fever heat, wrote the poem,
which he called, The Defense of
Fort McHenry. william George
Jordan in February Ladies Home
Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
THerE Is NOTHING SD GOOD.

There IL nothing lust as good aS Dr.
Coughs AID Colds, So dcmaud 1t aud do
not permit the dealer to sell you some
substitute. He will mt claim there Is
anything better. but in order To make
more profit he may claim something else
to be just a. good. You want Dr. Kings
New Discovery because You knsw IL to
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed TO
Coughs, Coils, Consumption aud for all
Elections Of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
there Is nothing so Roo1 as Is DIR. Kings
New Discovery. Trial b",ile free AZ =.
/. Harris brug Store. Regular size,
soc aud Sl.00
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
Township Board Proceedings.

At meeting of the township
board Of l. 'Anse township, held in the
township clerk s Office on Friday,
the 10Th day of January, A. d. 1897,
there were present. Il. G. Williams,
supervisor; G. c, Jackman and John
l.. Hollinger, justices of the peace,
and S. T. Harris, clerk
The minutes OF the last meeting
were read and approved.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
Chas. Smith. rods for lamps and braces. IS J rs
Chas. Smith labor and material, putting
up scenery in Town Hall 80. 81 AZ
Geo. Trudeau, making tables and boxes
for Town Hall A ............. -. n 75
VI. Wallace. wood. ........ 49,. 10 90
q. G. Jackman printing tax receipts and .s
publishing notice To taxpayers e.. ~ 2S
Ole Peterson. labor at election polls :. %
Freight aud drayage on scenery 80. 10 ~
John Campbell, chairs and sundries ..... 90 b
On motion the meeting adjourned
S. L. HARRIS,
Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-06
NERAL ALGElt
Named by Maj. Mckinley for
Secretary Of War.

Gen. Russell A. Alger Saturday
received and accepted the offer of
the war portfolio, rendered him by
President-elect Mckinley.
CANTON, o., Jan. 29.-'I have
been rendered and have accepted the
war portfolio Thus spoke Gen.
Alger TO an Associated Press repre-
sentative this afternoon. He and
Maj. Mckinley had just completed
the interview in which the formal
tender and acceptance were passed.
The appointment of Gen. Alger
meets with general approval.