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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-08-19
Fine Concert at Biuehill

BluehiIl is fortunate in having among
its summer soiourners many musical peo-
pie, who cheerfully respond to the call OF
q worthy cause.
The ladies' social library and the Y. p.
5. c. E., OF Bluehll, are the organizations
to be benefited this season by concert
to be given in the town hall next Friday
evening, Aug. 20.
The artists who have volunteered their
services for this occasion are Wulf Fries,
the famous 'cellist, Junius W. Hill,
George l.. Lansing, Mrs. Ward Peters,
Mrs. Bertha Maas-Tapper, Misses Harrita
May Kane.
Following is the programme:
Grand Fantasie-for violin and piano, william
Tell'............ ....De Beriot and Osborne
Misses Tidd and Wolfe.
Song, 81 Cannot Help Loving Thee,
Clayton Johns
Mrs Peters.
Cello solos, a Adagio................B Beethoven
Tarantelle............- Pepper
Mr. Fries
Reading. "ole Msts."
Miss Name.
Banjo solo, "L1nfanta" March. ....... Gregory
Mr. Lansing.
Cello solo. Andaute and Rondo Mnitaire,
Seryas
Mr. Fries.
Song. Little Boy Blue. .Sevin
Mrs Peters.
Violin solo, "Adagio Pathetique. 5000. GODDARD
Miss Tidd.
Reading, selected.
Miss Kane.
Cello and piano, Barcarolle and Finale op. Is.
Rubinstein
Mr. Fries and Mrs Tanner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

regular race-meeting barred. First,
plate, value So; second. plate. value sl5-
The entries were: Tate c.. b. m. y.
Waddey owner, l. Croxton rider, black
and blue; Highfyer. b. g.. J. II. Chaffin
owner and rider, red, blue, and white;
Deerfoot. br. g.. w. M. Leathley owner
and rider: Miss Lee (saddie) b. m. b.
ID. Meanley owner, Gifford SHELTON rider,
yellow; Montiero. b. g., II. c. Beattie
owner and rider. blue and black.
The race was short. but full Of ex-
element. Monteiro won, and Tate G.
finished second. Just as the start was
made Miss Lees saddle slipped. and her
rider, MIR. clifford Skelton. was thrown
to the ground and dragged some dis
tance. lie escaped serious injury, how
ever. and his wounds consisted OF slight
bruises and rather painful cut on his
mouth. The mare finished without
rider, and kept well UP in the bunch.
PRINCETON A WINNER.
The fourth -ace-a steeplechase. open
to all horses; gentlemen riders; about
two and a half miles; weight, $50 pounds;
four TO start First, plate, value 800;
second, plate. value $50; third, plate.
value s2c-was won by Princeton, with
Jackpot close second.
The starters were: Fighting Creek, b.
e., j. III. Chaffin cwner and rider, red,
white, and blue: Jackpot Jack High),
g. e., f. s. Craven owner and rider,
blue, red spots; Brock, b. g., II. G. Hur-
kamp owner, Lieutenant w. c. Short
rider, orange and black: Princeton, b. s.,
II. c. Hurkamp owner and rider; orange
and black; Poca, ch. g., Captain q. Bur-
ton, owner and rider. yellow and blue;
Upstart, b. g., w. G. Schmidt owner, u.
B. Hobson rider, blue and white.
The race was one or the most exciting
of the meet, and the finish was exceed
ingly close. In the start Fighting Creek
ran first, but Princeton, on whom Hur-
kamp had declared to win, gave him
push after the second hurdle had been
taken. and on the second time around
took the lead from him. Mr.. Craven had
held Jackpot back but as the last mile
was being run he turned her aloose, and
she went rapidly ahead of Fighting
Creek and started after Princeton, finish
ing only half length behind him. Fight
ing Greek went down at the last hurdle,
but Mr.. Chafiin was not injured.
VICTORY FOR GOLDBUG.
The last race was a one-mile fiat race,
omen to all horses; weight for age; four
to start First, plate. value SIS; second,
plate, value s25.
The starters were: Princeton, b. g., G.
III. Hurkamp owner, orange and black;
Goldbug, ch. M. John Ransom owner,
canary and black sash; Tanager, br. g.,
John Ransom owner, orange; Mormon,
CHI. g., T. b. boswell owner, orange;
Estfio, ch. m, Captain q. Burton owner,
yellow and blue; The Duchess, ch. m,
]. p Barney owner.
Tanager's jockey was dismounted early
in the race, but finished third any
how. Goldbug was the winner and Nor
mon was second.
BANQUET TO THE FARMERS.
-Berore the races commenced the MEM
bers of the club rendered banquet 20
the farmers over whose grounds they
ride, and after the races an informal
reception was held in the parlors of the
clubhouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
NEWPORT NEWS.
Bond Issue ordinnnces Passea-Ran-
wny Onice shaken Up.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, November
2o-(special.)-At an adjourned meeting
of the Common Council, held last night.
two ordinances authorizing bond issues
to the amount Of $4,000 were passed. OF
this amount $4,000 is to be used In ex-
tending the system of the city and sl5O0
for building station-house and emer-
gency hospital Last nights action or
the Council will be submitted to the free
holders and other registered voters at
an election to be held Tuesday, Decem"
ber 21st, from IL A. M. to 2. M.
Mr.. w. f. Barrett, who for the last
two years has been chairman Of the
City Democratic Executive Committee,
last night resigned the Craftsmanship.
but as yet the vacancy has not been filled.
There was shaking up in the local
freight office of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad to-day, and a number OF
changes were made in the corps OF clerks.
Hereafter Mr.. II. E. Parker, who has
been superintendent OF terminals, Is now
general agent, and has the management
of the companys affairs here in charge.
Cashier III. b. Holmes. formerly travelling
auditor OF the company, will be freight
agent In fact, II not in name, and VIII
practically attend to the duties that
formerly fell to Mr.. Jesse w. Elliott. now
Collector of Customs for this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
he interests bvth OF the city and the con-

the interests b0th OF the clty div ''S
sumers.
General james Negley, Of the kicn-
mond. Petersburg. and Carolina railroad.
is In the city to-day. looking after the
interests of that road. and was for some
time in consultation with Hon. William
X. McKenney. the general COUNSEL OF tue
company. General Negley says that the
work preparatory to the commencement
OF the construction of the road Is pro-
crossing very satisfactorily. Engineers are
to-day engaged In locating the terminals
OF the road in this city, and contracts
for building bridges along the first twen-
ty miles OF the route have been awarded
and Ii is expected that work thereon Will
soon be begun.
Several days ago Mr.. Il. 4. Cox. or
Chesterfield county, saw on the street
dog which he identified as one he nad
lost two years ago. He found the owner
and, claiming the dog, asked that the
animal be surrendered to him; but IL was
finally agreed that the ownership snouiu
DC decided by the Mayor. During the
hearing of the case 1t was estapllsneo
that two years ago the dog was lound
unlicensed and impounded In accoroance
with the city ordinance; that when tne
killing of impounded dogs was stopped
THIS, WITH ScNcTdi ObuctSs "oo 49, - -
hands Of the dog-catcher; the latter gave
the animal away, and the dog passed
into possession Of one or more other peo-
ple until finally Russell Dabney owned
1, him. and for two years paid the license
tax on him. The claim of original owner
ship was established by Mr.. Cox, and the
Mayor decided he should have the oog
upon reimbursing Dabney for the expenses
he had gone to.
The removed of the main ofiice OF the
internal-revenue district back to Peters,
burg will necessitate some changes and
expense TO accommodate the Increased
force of deputies. There are enly four
rooms that can be used on the main moor,
but 1t is expected that NTH Will De
made by cutting the north end OK the
hallway.
waverly Lodge of Odd-Fellows has-peen
invited TO visit Petersburg and be the
guests Of Appomattox Lodge next Fri
day night on the occasion OF the initia-
ton of one or more candidates.
The receipts and sales Of loose tobacco
this week were large. on some days the
floors OF the warehouses could hardly con-
tain the offerings. Prices were good Tor
all grades Of quality, and the quality OF
the crop this year is much better tnan
last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
TWO CHILDREN MURDERED.
Their Father Found Seriously
Wounded-He IL Suspected.

OCONOMOWOC, WIS, November 20.--
A mysterious tragedy was committed in
this place some time last night at the
residence Of Ernest Cornell Two little
children-Willie Cornell. aged 6. and LII
lie. aged 4-were found dead lying on
their bed with their throats cut. Ernest
Cornell, their father, was found lying
on the floor with cash across his throat.
which extended from ear to ear. Corne.i
was able to make statement after his
throat was sewed up. He said that a
man named Lewis. who had boarded with
the family for some weeks, last night
induced him to drink lot OF whiskey.
and that after drinking the liquor he
soon lost consciousness. and knew no.
thing more until he was awakened by
the clocks striking, at o'clock this
morning. According to Cornell, his Cor
nell's) wife and Lewis were together much
of the time.
The coroners jury started an investiga-
ton, but adjourned until Monday, when
the inquest will be resumed.
The general opinion is that Cornell killed
the children and afterward attempted TO
commit suicide, because of his domestic
troubles. cornell's razor. with which the
deed had evidently been done, was lying
on the floor. -,
Mrs. Cornell and Lewis will be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
REVENUE OFFICE TO GO.
Order Issued for It's Removal to
Petersburg.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. November 10
After an informal hearing to-day. Com
missioner Forman. Of the Internal Reve-
nue. Bureau. issued an order in which he
directed that the Office of the Collector
of Internal Revenue for the Second Dis
trict of Virginia be removed from Rich
mond to Petersburg.
For many years the office OF the Col
lector was at Petersburg, but four years
ago, upon the earnest request OF the
Collector, II was changed to Richmond.
The present Collector-Colonel Brady
however. contended that the public SER
vice would not suffer by a change to the
original location, and as his home is In
Petersburg II would be much more con-
venient for him.
A stamp agency will be retained at
Richmond.
The change viii be made about De-
cernber 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE COCKADE CITY.
Proposed New Water Ordinance
r., T.. and C. Railroad.

PETERSBURG, VA. November ~
(specIai.)-The proposed new water ordi-
nance now pending before the Common
Council, and which will probably De
finally considered at an adjourned meet
ing of that body TO be held next week, Is
causing a great deal of adverse conrnen'
among the water-consumers in the city.
bv reason of the decided increase 10
rates which. II adopted. II VIII create.
The present rates are sufficiently high. y
Is claimed, to bring clear revenue INTO
The City Treasury Of several tnousanas
OF dollars. and the proposition to increase
the cost of water TO consumers, In some
instances TO double what Is now PAID.
meets with decided disfavor. The water
Deportment is the only one under the
municipal government that pays .ese-
nue. into the Treasury. 1t is probable. II
this ordinance Is adopted. that this feve-
nue. might be put In jeopardy by the
general use OF meters. which consumers
might md to their advantage but tne
common Council will doubtless act Wis.,
ly in the matter. considering carefully
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
COLLISION AT SEA.
Norwegian Bark vera Sunk-schoon-
err sprague Seriously Damaged.

WILMINGTON. N. c.. November 2o.--
The schooner Charles II. sprague. Captain
Harper, from Georgetown for New York,
with cargo OF lumber. Is In the harbor
at Southport with her port rigging torn
away. as a result of collision at sea
Wednesday afternoon. When nine miles
from Frying-Pan llghtship the master CT
the Sprague saw a bark bearing down on
him, with yards square. The bark was
the Norwegian Vera, Captain Tertesen,
which cleared from Wilmington for Man
chester, England, last Monday. Each yes
sci apparently thought the other would
change her course; but neither did so,
and they came together under full sail.
The Vera suffered most, having a great
hole knocked in the bluff Of her bow.
All of the crew jumped aboard the
schooner, except the captain and cabin
boy, who were taken off soon afterwards.
The schooner anchored nearby, and the
bark was last sighted at dark Wednes-
day night. She sank during the night.
The captains OF both vessels are here to-
day, and have filed their protests-Cap-
tain Terjesen with the Norwegian Consul,
Alexis Heide. and Captain Harper with
HIS agents, Messrs, George Harris, Son
e. Co. The cargo Of the Vera consisted OF
1880 barrels of rosin, shipped by the Ia
=. Shotter Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
WILLIAMSBURG.
Ladies' Auxiliary of the College
Young Mems Christian Association.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, November ~
Especial )-The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
College Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, which is continuing the good work
begun several sessions ago. has elected
the following officers, TO serve one year.
President, Mrs. William G.. Jones; vice.
Presldents-Miss Mary Lou Servant, from
the Baptist denomination; Mrs. Ida Hen
ley, from the Disciples; Miss Cora Smith,
from the Episcopalians; Mrs r. Nj. Smith,
from the Presbyterians, and Mrs. carey
p. Armistead, from the Methodists. MIS-.
George e. BeaIe was made treasurer;
Mrs. Charles Edward Bishop, recording
secretary, and Miss Lucy Walden, corre-
spending secretary.
A meeting OF the yestry OF old Bruton
Episcopal church has been called Tor
Tuesday evening next, to act upon the
proposition of q well-kiown gentleman,
who wishes to put in a handsome memo
rial-window in the east end OF the church
to the memory OF his wife. The question
of the removal of the organ from the gal
lery In the rear Of the congregation 10
a position near the chancel will also be
discussed at this meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
The Warm Springs valley.

WARM SPRINGS, VA, November 2.-
Especial 1.-The Rev. William c. White
has returned from a weeks visit TO
Augusta county.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Francisco are In
Staunton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Stephenson are
visiting relatives in Highland county,
Rev. ]. C. Garrett and his wife left
this week for Indiana, where they will
spend the winter. Mrs. Garrett. IL a
daughter Of Hon. c. r. McDanald, OF
this place, and eight years ago went TO
China as a missionary. There she met
and was married to Mr.. Garrett. They
will spend next summer here, and re-
turn to China next fall.
Millboro Depot and Pond Gap are the
railroad points where the stock which
are raised in this county and Pocahontas
are loaded for the markets. Several lots
of fine sheep and hogs have passed
through here this week to those points.
Mr.. Foxhall Keene, with his wife and
Mrs. Talbot Taylor mee Keene), Of Bal
timore, are the guests OF their aunt.
Mrs. s. w. Anderson. They have been
spending some time at the Hot Springs.
Mrs. M. Il. Eubank has left for the
winter. Before going, however. she put
I'm shipsbape, TO the minutest thing, the
hotel and grounds. Arrangement are
made 20 add one new cottage TO the
present equipment here.
AS the hunting season draws 10 It's
close the number Of Nimrods increases.
Parties from New York, Washington,
Ohio. and other points have been camp
ing In the surrounding mountains during
the week, chasing deer, and a goodly
number Of deer have been bagged. The
proprietor Of one OF our hunting resorts
is out In an article this week claiming
that for every deer killed by a non-resi-
dent OF the county, an average OF 500
Is brought into and spent In the county.
We are quoting, not endorsing. The
Ohio hunters forgot our ''blue-ietter''
laws and hunted on Sunday. They
found their mistake, however. and broke
camp before an arrest cdhld be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
The Kearsarge's Rudder.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. November 20
(Special)-It Is thought that the rudder
for the battleshiD Kearsarge, which ship
is being built at the yard Of the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Com
pany, is defective. The rudder was cast
by the Cleveland City Forge Company,
and when il was delivered here the Gov
ernment Inspector discovered flaws in It.
lust what will be done has not been de-
termined, but the matter has been re-
ported TO the Naval Department at Wash
ington. II the rudder is rejected 1t will
mean a loss of from $4,000 TO $4,000 TO
the manufacturers, and ii may delay the.
launching of the Kearsarge, which is to
take place in January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE END AT BENNINGs.
Close of the Fall Meeting-Attend-
ance Fair.

ance Fair.
WASHINGTON, November 2o.-The fall
meeting at the Bennings track came to
an end to-day. Crowd fair: weather
pleasant; track good.
First race-six and one-half furlongs-
Debride q to p won. Plepper G to p Sc
cond, Hugh Penny e to 81 third. Time.
1:A. .
Second receive fur1ongs-Long Acre
g to 81 won, Byron Cross GO to u Sc
cond, Ellerslie Belle Is to u third. Time,
1:0f As.
Third race-Owners' Handicap. one
mile and sixty yards-Billali Q1 to 81
won, Volley Q1 to D second, Thomas
Cat Is to y third. Time. 1:49.
Fourth race-one and one-sixteenth
miles-Kinvarra g to y won, X Ray a
to 81 second, Esherdown g to u third.
Time, 1:54.
Fifth race-two and one-half miles
Mars Chan OIL to 81 won, Decapod 90
to 81 second, Tom Moore q to u third.
Time, 5:55 2-5.
CUMBERLAND PARK.
NASHVILLE, TENN, November 20
Weather clear; track fast.
First race-six furlongs-Tivoli Q5 to y
won. Can I See EN- % to q second, Con-
fession q to 81 third. Time, 113 3-4.
Second race-six furlongs-Tauramay
az to u won, Tole Simmons q TO 81
second, Farondelle Is to 81 third. Time,
l:t6 1-2.
Third ace-eleven-sixteenths Of
mile-Juanita g IL to u won, McAlbert
q TO u second, Carrie Lyle (6 to 81 third.
Time, Loo.
Fourth race-six furlongs-Enchanter
(even) won, Miss Verne Is to u second,
DIR. Work Is to u third. Time, lis.
Fifth race-eleven-sixt OF a mile
High Noon Is to p won, Van Ness g
to second, Tramp Q5 to u third.
Time, 109
sixth race-six f,Irlongs--Tranby "A to y
won. Shuttle Cock g to 81 second, Tago
d2 to ID third. Time, lis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
A SUICIDE IDENTIFIED.
Man who Drowned Himself at
Charleston III. 3. BnInes, of Buffalo.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. November 90
1t was learned to-day that the man who
committed suicide here under the name
of H. Johnson, was II. S. Baines. the
Junior member of the firm of Baines
Brothers, of Buffalo. N. Y. He was
thirty-third degree Mason, and the mys-
terry surrounding his death and Identity
occasioned much interest The number
on his watch was the means Of identify
ing him. The body is to he exhumed
and sent TO his relatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
EMMA GOLDMAN's VIEWS.
InfideIity, Disbelief I'm Law, Ac-She
Causes Church Trouble.

DETROIT, MICH, November D-Emma
Goldman, the Anarchist leader, lectured
last night in the Peoples Tabernacle,
and boldly declared her fnfdelity, her
disbelief in law, and her opposition to the
custom OF matrimony, etc. Miss Gold
man was invited to address the congre-
cation by the pastor, Rev. r. MCGOWAN,
despite considerable opposition. To-day,
a majority Of the deacons. and many
members OF the church. declare the pro-
ceedlngs TO have been outrageous and
wholly without excuse. They call upon
the pastor to resign; otherwise, they say.
the - quit the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Fourth-Clnss Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. November D.-Tne foi-
lowing fourth-class postmasters were ap-
pointed to-day:
Alabama--Waverly, Lucy NJ. Gross.
Virein,a-Dover Mines, w. I. Tayior'
Hiltons, 8. q. Owens.
North Carolina--Cataloochee. }. +. Pat
NOR: cerro Gordo. w. III. Harrison; DAVID
son. s. II. Brady; Idaiia, w. w. sattertn-
waita.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
ALABAMA GUARANTEES RAISED.
All Trains to Leave Montgomery To-
morrow on Old Schedules.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, November 20
AS predicted in these dispatches last
night, to-day at noon all quarantine re-
strictions in Alabama. so far as the
State authorities are concerned, were re-
moved. One or two counties south Of
MONTGOMERY continue their quarantine.
but IL amounts to little. Commencing
Monday, trains will be run out of Mont
gomery to Mobile and New Orleans on
their old schedules. All others resumed
some days ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
FAST MAIL-TRAIN RESUMED.
Washington to New Orleans Over
the Southern Road.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 20
The quarantine restrictions having been
removed on account of the subsidence Of
the yellow-fever epidemic, the Southern
railway has resumed the United States
fast mail-train service from Washington
to New Orleans and the South via At
lanta and Montgomery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Fatal shooting Anair in Georgia.

SAVANNAH, GA, November IA spe-
cial to the Morning News from Mouitrie,
Ga. says: About three miles from mere
last night, at a party. Neal Sinclair shot
and instantly killed Robert Register ana
wounded his brother Linton. 1t seems
that the Registers were attacking Sin-
clair with knives. causing him 10 SHOOT
All are Young men OF prominent famiiies.
The Registers are sons of ex-Sheriff Jonn
Reeister and Sinclair is a nephew OF ~.
Sinclair. a turpentine operator OF tnis
countv and partner of b. f. Buliard, OF
savannah. Sinclair has not oeen ar
rested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Hunting q Rector.

NORFOLK, VA, November 2o.-tSDc-
cial.)-Mr. w. w. Old and Mr.. L. w.
Tazewell. acting as a committee from
Christ Episcopal church, have recently
been TO Washington and Philadelphia to
hear ministers who are on the list. from
which a rector for that church is 70 be
called. No choice has as yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

NEW YORK. November zo.-District-
Attorney Youngs. OF Queens county. said
to-day that everything is In readiness ior
the resumption on Monday of the trial OF
Martin Thorn. the alleged murderer Oh
william Gul5ensuppe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

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and Disciples churches, as well as the
Baptist churches OF the city and vicinity.
will be occupied tomorrow by delegates
and visitors to the convention.
The association will probably adjourn
Tuesday morning