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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Impending Horrors I'm Alaska.
New York Tribune


Weeks ago, when the mad rush TO the
Yukon gold-helds began. strong warn
ing OF the dangers of such enterprise
was given. 1T was pointed out that the
stories of returning miners who had
Struck 1t rich were evidently much ex.
aggerated; that these fortunate ones
were a mere fraction OF the host that
had gone to the Yukon the others pro-
badly having failed or persisted; that
placer mines were of all least trust
worthy for extended yield and lasting
value; that the climate OF that region
was as rigorous as that OF Spitzbergen.
and the journey thither comparable with
a Polar quest. and that an indiscrminate
rush thither OF inexperienced and i'll
prepared men would be ominous OF
greater loss OF human life than gain
OF gold. The warning was given. in the
face Of the sensational heyday which
acclaimed the finding OF new Eldorado
and new earthly paradise amid the
rocks and glaciers Of the Arctic wilder
ness. 1t was. we believe. needed By
many, TO the saving OF their money.
health, and lives. TO what extent II
was unheeded by those made blind and
deaf and reasonless by the "auri sacra
James" the ominous tidlngs of the dav
reveal.
Stories of great strikes" have now
ceased. Instead. we hear OF hundreds
of fortune-seekers stranded on mid
trail. unable to go forward or 10 ys,
back. At the Yukon itself there arc
thousands Of idle men who have failed
to get claims on which to dig for gold
or employment from those who are more
fortunate. Already supplies OF food are
running low The reckless visiona yieo
tvh uyh
railroads and trolley lines to the Klon-
dixie. now find the trail scarcely traver-
sable by dog teams and Indian guides
And winter has not yet set I'm. In a few
weeks the passes Will be filled with SNOW
and TO get within 800 miles of the Klon-
dixie will be as difficult as TO cross mid
Greenland or to explore Franz Josef
Land. And there are thousands of men
up there without houses, without M
clothes. and with food not sufficient for
half their number. That. plain and un-
vanished. Is the actual state Of affairs
to-day
No wonder. then. that the very voices
which recently were crying 'Ho. for the
klondike" are now uttering warnings.
when IL is too late and are actually be-
ginning to invoke relief from the results
OF their own mad vaporings. Relief Is
already needed. 1t will soon be needed
on an enormous scale. And no relief that
can be given will be adequate to
the awful need. Seldom have the mate
rails for Wholesale tragedy been more
surely gathered and disposed to dead
Tier advantage than this year on the
Upper Yukon. Ali that can be done in
rescue and relief should. Of course be
done. Just as we should save from drown
ing the idiot who rocks a boat 'for fun
But after all Is done the name Of Kion-
dixie viii probably become AZ synony-
nous with famine. suffering. aud death
as the most sansuine prospectors ever
hoped Il would DO with golden fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
DIR. yOLCK AND HIS WORK.
Something About the Artist-Dentist.
Hi. Designs In Metal.
baltimore Sun)

The beautiful specimen Of the silver
workers art produced by DIR. Adalbert
J. Voick and presented to President
George J. Appold, of the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company, by the
directors OF that corporation. an engraving
of which was given in the Sun OF Satur-
day, has attracted much attention to the
artist and his work.
Since coming TO Baltimore. In 1850. Dr.
volck has been closely Identified with the
work Of creating and maintaining a high
artistic sentiment The late William II.
Walters was warm friend OF his, ana
this friendship DIR. Volck regards with
especial pride. He attended the first or
MIR. Walters's art unions when the gal
lery. which has since become world IA
nous. hardly oiled the walls of his resi-
dence. A notable company was assem-
bled at this gathering-El Elliott. the great
portrait paintesi Robertson Avery, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Mississippi steamer Wrecked,

MEMPHIS. TENN, September s.-The
Commercial Appeal this morning has the
following special from 81. Louis. No:
News OF the sinking OF the AnchOr-Eue
steamer Belle OF Memphis last evening
near Grains Island. in the Mississippi
river. just below Chester. H.. was re-
ceived here last night by General. Man
ager G. G. Meissonier. through the i0l-
lowing telegram. Belle OF Memphis
sank at Grains Island $50 tonight m
nine feet OF water at head and IL ~
stern. Break forty feet long through
keel. VIII send passengers forward On
Blur CITY"
In speaking OF the wreck, Captain
Meissonier said: There were about ~
passengers on board, many OF them n.
Louis people, all OF whom got or With
out accident. The Belle OF Memphis was
built about two years ago. was worm
10000. and was insured for half her
value. II is thought she will BE- a total
wreck"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

through Kindness. though he still has
considerable gauntlet to run az lrng as
the 46 per cent. who are eaten rom
preference or from hunger Is maintained,
Dr. Petrie insists that utility Is one OF
the main objects of this custom, since 1t
gives the greatest satisfaction to the
greatest number.
We are extremely doubtful II Dr.. Pet
rie's defence OF the cannfDal would ac-
quit the man-eater before an American
Jury, however gratifying II may be 20
know that the element OF malice Is al
most altogether absent. Still. there Is no
doubt that DR.. Petrie deserves as mucn
credit for his contribution TO science as
ne deserves honor from the class so aDiy
defended Should he ever fall into canni-
balistic hands may he be "eaten with
honor" and rot because the natives are
hungry and in need OF food.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Pension Payments. s14O.477. os7.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September q
The annual report OF the Auditor Of ne
Interior Department shows that ne
amount paid for pensions during The last
year was $40 Ar. s37. The payment On
pension account for the fiscal year lNS
was $l3S,722,lN. and for the fiscal year
1895, sli0,55S,6il; 1894, $i37. 1851, and 49,
$l54, 552,2A
The cost OF the service last year was
81. 80 per 81 600; for 1896, sfO7 for 1896 SLW,
for 1884, 1917, and for 1893, 1886.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Too Many Foxes.
CNew York Evening POST

A complaint of too many foxes In Sec
lions within a few miles of Boston Is
rather surprising. 1t Is. nevertheless.
true that in the Middlesex Fells and the
Blue Hills reservations the number OF
foxes is plaguing the Park Commission
ers. A few foxes are not Objectionable.
but their rapid increase Is fatal to the
desired increase in the number OF ruffied
grouse, quail, and other ground birds.
The foxes have no natural enemies, and
il is a puzzling question how to lessen
their number. Hunting them with fire.
arms cannot be permitted. as that would
open the way for poaching on the birds
with the strict enforcement OF the rule
against, carrying gun into the reserya-
ton, It is comparatively easy to prevent
all shooting. but II shooting of foxes were
allowed, the game birds would suffer.
One plan that has been discussed is that
of running the foxes with dogs by the
employees Of the Park Commissioners.
or under their supervision. and IL is prob
able that this could be done with as lit
tie disturbance to the other wild in
habitants OF the Fells as would result
from following any other method.
Old papers for sale at he Dispatch
office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

MADRID. September 9-The Official
Gazette to-day publishes the new Gus
toms tariff OF Cuba. Nearly all Amen
can goods are subject to lower duties
The tariff prohibits the entry into Cuni
OF arms. projectiles, munitions of "ai.
dynamite. gunpowdcr, sugars except
Spanish sugar., honey. molasses. siiFe,
or bronze coins, secret pharmaceuued
preparations, tobacco Except snuhh
chewing tobacco, and artificial wines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10
Voluntary Mnn~Iaughter.

MACON, GA. September 3.-Chafles H.
Reid, printer on the Macon Telegraph
who shot and killed J.. W. Halstead
for insulting his wife at a circus per-
Torrance in this city, several months
ago, was found guilty OF voluntary man.
slaughter by the jury this morning al'
sentenced to three years In the penlieD'
tiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

Old papers for sale at he Dispatch
Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-10

the lights and out to us came one of the
young women and invited us in good Eng
lish to enter. We sat down at one of the
tables, and the cheerful young woman
explained that as there was no charge for
admission we were expected to buy some
thing TO drink or smoke. We were at
that time the only persons in the place
besides the young woman. but two more
men dropped In later, to be so besieged
by the waiter girls and surrounded by
them and talked 10 that we concluded
they were the owners or managers of the
place. Within the next half hour several
girls probably mattresses in stage
clothes) sang French songs on the stage,
and we gave them what little encourage
ment we could in the way of applause
But that was only hollow mockery. for
we were almost alone in hall large
enough to hold 1900 or 5000 people
We were filled with thankfulness that
we had selected a really high-grade per-
Torrance, which gave me an opportunity
to learn something of the state of dra-
matte art In Belgium. 1t was while lis
tenng TO the enchanting music OF the
sylphs that read a brief account of the
early days of Antwerp. It Is one of the
Oldest towns In Northern Europe IL nv
French writer is to be believed In
five hundred and something the Saxons
founded II on the ruins OF a Roman for
LITIGATION, and gave IL the name which
It still bears. Three centuries later the
Normans took II and fortified It. and
part of their work is still standing in
the Steen. 600 years old. Then, in time
the Normans disappeared and Antwerp
became the capital city of Marquisate
of the Holy Empire. belonging to the
Duchy of Brabant
Before the year 1850 Antwerp had
125,0O0 inhabitants, and was the finest
city in Christendom. About that year
began long series OF political and re-
ligious wars, in which the worst Incl
dent was what Is called the Spanish
Fury" There Is a monument in the town
TO commemorate IT, The Spanish
soldiers who held the place were not
paid for nearly two years, and they
mutinied and sacked the city. Seven
thousand people lost their lives, and the
financial loss was about 100000
That put an end 10 the business OF
Antwerp for long time. and by 1890 the
population had fallen to 10000 Napoleon
tried TO revive IL without success. and II
was not until II became a part Of the
kingdom Of the Netherlands, about 1915,
that its commerce began to return. In
1856 the frst railway on the Continent
was built between this city and Brussels.
Next to the wiping out of navigation
dues on the River Scheldt which made
Antwerp . free port the city owes ~.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

tleman from Idaho complained that the
American producer was not properly
cared for. Mr.. Gum, the duty you
mention is ample and all that the peo-
pie of Idaho ask. What they want is
that you should collect it,
Among the bills introduced and re-
ferred in the senate today was one by
Mr.. Foraker to provide for the modern
organization of the artillery of the
army.
At 1920 the senate proceeded to the
consideration with closed doors) of the
arbitration treaty.
Senate confirmed Chester H. Brush.
recorder general land Office.
After the executive session the sen.te
this afternoon took up the bankruptcy
bill.
The executive session of the senate
was devoted to the consideration of the
general treaty arbitration with Great
Britain, Mr.. Chiffon of Texas, making
an elaborate speech on his amendment
to the first articles. Hewas frequently
interrupted by Senators Hoar, Davis
and GRAY
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Mexican Central Notes.

President Robinson of the Mexican
Central has ordered 700 new freight
cars, to be sent on as soon as possir lie,
and the contract with the Brooks
works for the twenty addi 5ional large
locomotives calls for final de livery not
later than May.
Parties from the City of Mexico re-
port that President Robinson was, as
far as can be ascertain d. so successful
abroad 10 his fua .cial mission that sur
vey- will be pushed as rapidly as pos
sibie for the new Tampico short, line
to the III Y of Mexico; also for the ex-
tension of The Ameca branch TO a point
at the mouth OF the Rio Grande de San
tiago where fine harbor has been locat-
ed. Then an0ther branch is to be built
from .Jimeney up the Nssas river into
the PaI raj country 10 reach the great
mining ca ps there. This last is very
important enterprise, and means big
rev, nue. to the r,i,road company when
completed President Robinson and
Manager Nickerson are very busy men
at present.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Hit Him q Heart Blow

The dog catcher is in evidence.
This af .ernoon On lower Ell Paso street
he caught g that was following his
owner, who was riding a WHEEL The
owner expos uiated with the dog
catcher and asked why he did not take
in some of the worthless ours that in
tested the lower part of town that de-
lighted in running out and burying
their teeth in bicycie riders calves, or
that cont nuai Y frightened horses that
were driven leisurrly along the streets
in the lower part of town. The dog
catcher did MT like the talk and made
a swipe at his offencer. The owner of
the dog then proceeded to put marks
on the dog catcher's face. After the
dog catcher had lost much blood, he
complained that be had received a
blow over The heart and had enough.
TIE owner of the dog then told the
catcher 10 take his dog to the pound
and tell Mr.. Mes m h would pay the
necessary dog tax. but be warned the
dog catcher not to say that he could
take the dog away from HIM. Thus the
row was settled. The owner of the dog
said he had paid q dog tax every year,
but that he had to fight his way up
from the river, where he s. ays all day,
through PACK of the worst dogs in
town that are never licensed. He
thought it hard for fine dogs to be taken
in while worthless, SnarlIng ours are
never bothered.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

A little boy four or Ave years old
wandered into Mrs. Wells reside nee
o Yer in Jusrez this morning and Mrs.
We'll has kindly taken care of the chi d
until his parents call for him. He got
Off the street car near Mrs Wells 9
house early this morning and has been
there since He can talk enough to
say his name is George, but can tell
nothing further as TO his parents or re-
sldence. The street car driver says he
got on the car on this side nd rode
around the circuit twice and then got
off on the other side. The police on
this side were notified about the lost
child. Ms. We'll lives opposite
Benson's store on Comercio sire 81, Juar-
ez. Mr.. Reed who lives on Missouri
str eet, notified the police today that his
child was lost and when he heard of the
child at Mrs. Wells be went over the
river and brought him back.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
The Levees Breaking.

CHARLESTON, Mo, March 25.-Sev-
eral more breaks in levee occurred
since last night and the current OF
water is as strong as a mill race rush.
ing through the centre of Birds point.
Already a dozen houses have been
swept from their foundations and it
looks as if there will not be building
left.
HELENA, Ark, March 25.-Auother
break in the levee was reported this
morning 500 feet in width and hourly
increasing. 1t is thought that all OF
the White rive levee system, from
Modoc south, will eventually 20 to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Whipped the Turks.

CANEA, March 25.-The artillery of
the insurRe ents surrounding the town Of
Malaxa, having rendered the town uu-
tenable by the Turkish troops. the lat
ter began a retreat 70 SCUBA Bay pur-
sued by insurgents, who kept up a
heavy fire upon the Turks, iuflicting q
heavy loss, until the Turkish warships
opened fire upon the insurgents caus-
ing them to retreat to the interior.
But for the timely assistance of the
warships the Turks would have been
we'll niph annibilated
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Brief Gatherings From All
Around the World.
TOLD IN A BRIEF MANNER
Levees Still Breaking on the Mississippi
Some Lively War News from Crete-The
Sugar Trust Looking for Beet Sugar
Lands on the Upper Rio Grande.
Looking for Beet Sugar Lands.

TRINIDAD, Col, March 25.-The sec
retary and treasurer Of the Sugar
Trust, and the man who defed the
Lexow committee, John E. Searles, is
in Colorado for the purpose of consult
ing with men of wealth concerning the
beet sugar industry. He will inspect
large tracts OF land in this vicinity with
the view of putting them under irriga-
tion canals aud planting an Immense
acreage in sugar beets: the establish
ing of sugar beet plant at this point.
The undertaking will involve the in
vestment of about four million dollars
and wi establish an important indus
try. The proposed canal will be about
one hundred miles long.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Greek Blockaa. Runner. Captured.

CANEA, March 25.- The Austrian
cruiser Satellit arrived in Buda bay,
having in custody the Creek steamer
with 60 volunteers and Greek sailing
vessel laden with ammuni tion intended
for the Cretan insurgents These YES
sells were captured while attempting to
run the blockade.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Congressman Stephens. of this dis

Congressman Stephens, of this dis
trict, has written to q gentleman of this
city that he thought that old Fort
Bliss ought to be given by the general
government to the state, county or
city, and that he would introduce q
bill for that purpose and desired sug-
gestions as TO the best purpose to which
1t could be dedicated. The letter was
referred to County Judge Harper and
he has written to Mr.. Stephens sug-
gestinR that the abandoned post is par
ticularly we'll suited for a county hos
d. .tal and sanitarlum.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

NEW YORK, March 25.-Speculation on
at stock exchange opened about steady
in'tone. Changes in prices were merely
fractional, either way outside. Jersey
Central was pressed for sale and fell
one point to SCI.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

FRANKFORT, KY, March 25.-The
second joint ballot for United States
senator took place at noon without re-
suit. The Hunter men were afraid to
force another ballot, SO the joint session
adjourned.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Britasns Will Take no Part.

+ CONSTANTINoPEE.M March 25.-It Is
stated here that in the event of block
ade of Greek ports by the warships of
the powers, the admiral commanding
the British squadron is under instruc-
tion to acquiesce therein, but the
British fleet will take no part in the
actual blockade
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
In Favor of Bucket Shops

CHICAGO, March 25.-In the injunc-
tion suit ins.igated by the Board of
Trade to restrain telegraph companies
from furnishing outsiders and especi-
ally bucket shops with market quota
tons, Judge Horton decided against
the board this morning. He declares
the quotations are public property and
cannot be withheld by the board.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
The Pool BreakingUp.

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-The ST. Louis
and San Francisco railroad last right
gave notice of its withdrawal from all
traffic associations, both from freight
and passenger in the west aud south
west.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Mr.. Comfort. of the Mexican Central
was a, the Southern Pacific depot tn S
afternoon to ex'eod the warm band of
welcome to carload of celestia' friends
from San Francisco distined for points
along his line
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Won the Handicap Shoot.

ELKwOOD PARK, N. j March % -
Tom Marshall, OF Veithsburg, Wiscon-
sin, won the grand American handicap
shoot with clean score of twenty-five
straight kills.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Sheriff Garrett, of Las Cruces. took
up this noon Miguel Puentes, the man
charged with murdt ring Jesus Chacon
near Straus, two years ago. Pueutes
went voluntarily, aud says he will point
out the place where Chacon lies buried
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25


tptal WHEELS will
Sterling
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Mexican Veteran Dead

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Alexander
Mcconnell Kennedy, a Mexican war
veteran, died this morning in his 73rd
year. He formerly lived in California.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Norman Kinmerer deeds to Il. T
White an undivided two-fifGhs Interest
in the property now occupied by the
Steffian Hardware company, for So, 600
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Janitor Connors has put dark loan
over the court bouse lawn VIII ch en-
sures a fine crop OF grass
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

The joint Office in this city handled
fifty-two cars OF cattle this morning
aud more are coming over this after
nom.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Merchandise shipments into Mexico,
through this city, are heavier than
ever before, and all kinds OF machinery,
including mining and agricultural ma
chinery and wagons are going south.
Cotton shipments. however, are falling
off steadily as the Mexicans are making
their own cotton fabrics.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

The state has leased for i've years
$40 acres in Ell Paso county TO j. r.
Finley for tnree ceuts an acre.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Elevated Ra,Iroad Receiver.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Frederick
w. Ulmann, was today appointed re-
ceiver of the Brooklyn Elevated road.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

ed case of T. 7. Teel VS. Mike Branni-
gan for S165 is being heard. Teel
claims to have been hired by Branui-
gan in the latters suit against the G. H.
for busting his leg in a water valve box
near the G. Fl. depot, and Mike says he
never so hired him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25

Corn is still going down into the
republic from Kansas, the shipments
season amounting TO over 1000 car
loads.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-25
Monetary Commission in Washin

Monetary COMMISSION in washington.
WASHINGTON, March % The COM
mission appointed at Indianapolis
monetary convention last January ar
rived here today.