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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
HEAVY SHOWS IN NEBRASKA.
Hardly n Wheel Turning on Any
Railroad.

OMAHA. NEB.. March 3.-Because OF
heavy SHOWS during the past twenty-four
hours hardly a wheel has been turning on
any railroad in Western Nebraska, and
the same condition applies to districts in
Colorado, Wyoming, and the Black Hills
OF South Dakota. The Union Pacific ex-
perienced the greatest trouble. on its main
line between Sidney and Laramie. West
bound express trains were stalled at Hills
dale. Wyo until this afternoon. and the
fast mail did not succeed I'm getting away
from Sidney until to-night-a day late.
The east-bound flyer got as far as Red
Butte Neb.. yesterday. and then was run
back to Laramie where II was side
tracked until to-day noon.
The Rock Islands east-bOund limited
train was tied up at Limon, Col, Tuesday
night, and has not reached Omaha yet
-.r-.- -n-u~d fast train was also stalled
al LimOn. together with the limited trains
from Kansas City and ST. Joseph. 1t is
expected that the rotary plOws will get
through the drifts some time tomorrow.
on the Burlington the conditions were
very much the same. The limited which
left Denver Tuesday night, got as far as
McCook, Neb.. where it stuck in a drift
The west-bound train was stalled at Hol-
dredge Neb and the local trains were
tied up all along the road. Not a train is
running on the Black Hills. Wyoming
and Montana Division Of the road
The Elkhorn only suffered on its Black
Hills lines. all trains being abandoned
west Of Chadron. Neb. Most Of the tele-
graph lines are down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01

statement. giving his views on the situa-
tion. tut the members of the Ibcard were
for tins most part congregated in the cor
ners OF the room. giving vent to their
feelings in loud tones. MIR. Noble. who
sal at Mr.. Carter's elbow rose and said
he could not hear a word. and asked the
President to insist that order should be
preserved.
The Sergeant-at-Arms was instructed 20
conduct members TO their seats. and as
soon as quiet was restored Mr.. Carter
continued. but he was promptly interrupt.
ed on a point of order raised by Mr..
Cutchns as 10 whether he had a right
to speak when no motion was before the
Council. Mr.. Cutchins humorously sus
gested that the member might move TO
reconsider the vote byi which the budget
was lost, and Mr. Carter promptly ac-
cepted the suggestion, and having made
the motion. continued his speech.
WILL MEET AGAIN TONIGHT.
Mr.. Cutchins then moved that the
Board should adjourn until 8 o'clock to-
night. Mr. Snead moved as an amend
ment that the adjournment should be
until next Tuesday.
The amendment was lost, and Mr..
Cutchins's motion prevailed.
The result of the debate was eagerly
discussed after the adjournment, and Mr..
Allen requested that Mr.. James T..
Vaughan. member for Madison Ward,
should be telegraphed for. Mr.. Vaughan
left at noon yesterday on the pilgrimage
made by Acca Temple. Mystic Shriners.
to Washington. The Clerk was instructed
to wire Mr.. Vaughan that his presence
was absolutely necessary at the meeting
tonight
Mr., Vaughans letter. which stated his
intention. had he been able TO be pres
ent. to vote for the budget as returned
to the Board by the Conference Commit
tee. arrayed him on the side of the ayes,
and If he is present to cast his vote to-
night. and the other members remain
iirm. as at present. there will be the two
thirds vote necessary to the adoption of
the measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
Committee Meetings This Evening.

There are 10 be two important meetings
OF Council committees this evening. Tho
Committee on Retrenchmout and Reform
will assemble at o'clock TO complete
its work on the salary list. and prepare
its report to the City Council. There viii
also be a session Of the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings. az which the
question Of rotrenchment I'm that depart
ment will probably be considered one
matter which will be taken up I'm this
connection IS the proposition TO reduce
the number of watchmen ~ the city
Hall building from to , II is stated
that il is absolutely necessary to have
two watchmen on duty in that big house
at night and one in the daytime. one
of the night watchmen has TO make the
rounds" of the building, and this leaves
but one man as guard over the city
Treasurers and Collectors offices. In
which there IS at times as much as $4,000
in cash overnight. In these days OF i'm
proved burglarism either OF these offices
could be entered, the safe blown open by
dynamite. and pilfered before one watch
man could get from the top OF the Juild-
ting or from the engine-room IN the
basement The day watchman has his
hands full attending TO the duties de-
volving unon him from Z \. NJ TO l..
NJ IL Is claimed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
TOBACCO LEVIED ON.
MIR. LEWIS X. LIGHTFOOT's STOCK
ATTACHED YESTERDAY.
BANK HAD TAKEN POSSESSION.
Holding obligations on the Tobacco
This Institution Had Caused the
HogsbeadS to Re Moved In Anotber
W"rchcuse-This the Second Levy.

Messrs. II. Seldom Taylor & Co. on yes-
terday sued out an attachment on seven
hogsheads Of tobacco. the property OF
Mr. Lewis II. LIghtfoot. the weIl-known
leaf-tobacco dealer OF Shockoe Slip.
This tobacco had previously been levied
on by the High Constable at the instance
Of the real-estate firm to satisfy A claim
for rent due them by Mr.. Llghtfoot. ag-
gregating about $40. When this levy was
made the tobacco was in Mr.. Llghtfoots
warehouse, Nos. l0ll and 1913 Canal street.
After this levy, however, the Merchants
National Bank, not knowing that tho
rent levy had been made. and being aware
took possession Of the tobacco and had
ii moved to another warehouse there to
be sold for the banks account TO secure
certain negotiable paper that the bank
had discounted for Mr.. Lightfoot. and
for which the tobacco was designated as
collateral The orlgial levy was made
about the time Mr.. Lghtfoot left the
city, and It Is understood that he had no
knowledge Of the proceedings subsequent
to the levy.
Mr.. Lightfoot is said to have told some
friends before he left the city. about two
weeks ago, that he was going out West
with view 20 selling some tobacco. Just
where he is does not seem TO be generally
known. nor could II be ascertained last
night when he is expected to return.
During his absence some Of his business
friends have been looking after such mat
ters as demanded attention before his
raturp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
FROM SPANISH PRISONS.
Americans who Have Figured in
Cuba--Gen. Lees Influence

NEW YORK. March d.-On board the
Ward-Line steamer Orizaba, which ar
rivId this morning from Mexico and
Habana. was Carlos d. Scott. who was
arrested by the Spanish authorities in
Cuba on the charge Of circulating Cuba
Libre" postage stamps. Nothing was
proved against him, and after being
fourteen days in prison. he was put on
board the Orizaba and allowed TO depart
Scott's father was a New Yorker, who
established an iron foundry in Habana
and married there Scott is, therefore.
an American citizen. He speaks little
English.
Another passenger on the Orizaba was
Edward Nelson, aged is years. Of New
York city He left New York on the
last outward trip of the Orizaba with
the intention OF joining the Cuban army,
but was arrested while trying TO make
his way out of the city Of Habana TO
the insurgents headquarters, and was
sent back in custody of the Spanish
authorities Consul-General Lee inter-
ferred in his behalf and he was released,
on condition that he would leave Habana
and return to New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
HOLOCAUST IN OKLAHOMA.
Terrible scenes ut the Ruined Town
of Chandler.

GUTHRIE. OKLA, March S--A dis
patch received at o'clock this morning
from Chandler states that nine dead
bodies had been taken from the ruins.
The ruined buildings were on fire and
burning hercely. Many of the injured,
undoubtedly. met death by fire, while
mined fast under debris. In one build
ING five people were burned 10 death,
and at another place the incinerated
hodies Of three unknown children have
been taken out
Another telephone message received AT
2.2o o'clock this morning asked for help,
ana rescue parties Immediately started
from Guthrie and nearby towns. The
message says that the entire business
nortion OF the town was burned, after
being wrecked by the wind. The scene
a. described as terrible and almost be-
vond description. Several Of the IN
iured became temporarily insane and
rushed up and down the streets In a
state OF delirium. The main street OF
the town is a mass of dead and injured
neople. and wagons. buggies. trees, ana
debris from the buildings. Every build
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
Richmona.s Great Art sale.

The first days sale of the extraordinary
collection OF the Rare Works OF Art at
;e east Broad street was well repre-
sented by RichmonC's elite. Several thou
sand dollars were realized. Although Mr..
Grossbaum claims that the prices rea-
Iized were exceptionally low, II speaks
well for our city that really fine works of
art find appreciators, even though the
bidding is not high.
II was remarked by everybody pres
ent that the sale is being carried on IN
a thorough legitimate and courteous man.
ner, and that the same is positively with
out reserve.
The largest pieces sold were two grand
vases at 500. that unfortunately go to
New York. but another grand vase that
sold for $40 remains in the city.
The sale will be resumed to-day at II
O'Clock. and continues two days only.
We trust Rlchmond's art lovers will
not fail to appreciate this really unique
opportunity OF beautifying their homes
and cultivating their taste. as we un-
derstand the prices are ranging exceed
ingiy low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01

ing but one on the main street was
wrecked and burned. including the court
house, posi-ofice News and Democrat
offices. Lincoln County Bank, City Hall.
and several hotels.
James Williams and wife. OF Eldorado.
Kan. visiting at Chandler. were Instant
ly killed and their little daughter was
fatally crushed and badly hurt John
Dawson. OF Lincoln. Neb., a lawyer was
burned 10 death. Chief-Justice Dale. who
was holding court. ran with his wife to
hollow. and held her behind a large
bowlder. and both escaped unhurt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
wELL-KNowN PRINTER DEAD.
Mr.. 4. l.. Little Passes Away at His
ReSidencc-Funer Arrangements.

Mr. Alex l.. Little, one Of the best
known printers in Richmond. died at his
home No lm Beverley street, at 1879
o'clock yesterday morning, after an i'll
ness Of several months
The deceased was for twenty years or
more a compositor on the Dispatch. and
was highly respected and esteemed by
all who knew him. Al the time Of his
death he was I'm the employ OF the j. J..
Hill Printing Company. He was born I'm
the city OF Petersburg I'm 1916. and came
to Richmond TO live twenty-three or
twenty-four years ago. Early in life he
married Miss o. Ella Toney. Of Farm
Vile. who. with five children. survive
him. The latter are Mrs. u. l.. NJ. Green,
Of Savannah. Ga: and Messrs. II. L.. c.
c.. Lewis and Herbert Little, OF this
city. The deceased was a member Of the
international Typographical Union.
The funeral will take place from the
aforementioned residence at l03O o'clock
and the interment will be made IN River
View Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01

IN absolute want OF money during the
remaining day OF his existence He had
no baggage. He said once or twice he
had. written home for money and upon
one occasion told the hotel proprietor that
he was man OF family and had two
daughters. His dress indicated that he
was In good circumstances. and his gem
eral appearance indicated also that he
had never made his living by doing
manual labor, his hands being white and
soft During the stay at the hotel he
seemed TO be continually worried about
something or other. and complained OF
being unwell several times. and rode
about the city seeking change Of scene
In the hope Of improving his bodily or
mental condition.
HIS TEETH AND WATCH.
The two most conclusive points tending
TO show that 1t was really Steger who
committed suicide, are the description of
his teeth and watch. Both are absolutely
convincing. His teeth were just as de-
scribcd in the second telegram. quoted
above and the watch worn by him also
fully answers the description giver. The
number. too, is correct. Mr.. w. a. Spott.
who has repaired the timepiece several
times, has the number recorded as SS26s.
That Steger should have passed as VIII
son Williams is regarded as quite natural.
He knew the gentleman of this name in
timately. and an one time their Offices
were very close together. Mr.. Williams
travels over wide territory, and any Rich
mond man seeing his name on a hotel
register in New Orleans would have
thought nothing Of it, Then, again, the
Maryland Trust Company was security
on Stegers bond and he naturally eX-
pected that cooperation to have him track
ed up il possible.
WHO STEGER WAS.
Frank y. Steger was about Il years old,
and connected with many of the best fami-
lies in Richmond. With his moustache
shaved off. he would have looked consid-
erably younger lie had filled the position
Of first clerk or secretary Of the society
since October. 1875 and enjoyed the conf
dence and esteem # the management, as
we'll as Of businessmen generally.
He was fully cognizant Of the investiga-
tion being made of his books and doubt
less surmised what the result would be.
He left the Office early Monday afternoon
March 18th. When the Standing Com
mittee sent for him on Tuesday he was
not at home. nor could it be ascertained
where ne was. The discrepancies i'm Ste
gers accounts with the Mutual were de-
tected through the investigation made by
Mr. Boudar at the instance Of the COM
mittee appointed to have the books eN-
amined. 1t has been the custom of the
society to have the books and accounts
examined annually, but it appears that
the inquiry this year was more far-reach-
ing. A cursory investigation might have
shown the accounts to balance as here
tOfOre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
THE KENTuCI<Y sENAToRsHIP.
situation Becoming uGiy-Fusion on
BrccIinridge Dead.

FRANKFORT. KY. March 3l.-The
fourteenth senatorial ballot taken at
noon to-day, showed no change, the vote
being: Hunter 60; Blackburn, 43; Davie,
lg. BOYLE. Z; stone, i. The roll-call
showed l24 present. and six pairs, making
sixtv-three necessary TO a choice. Sena-
tor Hissen announced that when IL be-
came apparent that DR.. Hunter could not
be elected he thought Hunter should
lbsolve him and others from voting for
him by Withdrawing. The Senator SAID
ne wanted to give Hunter the benefit OF
the doubt as 10 when that time mad
come. and voted for him to-day.
The fifteenth and sixteenth ballots
showed no change.
The Joint session adjourned after the
eighteenth ballot. No choice.
The situation here is becoming very
r.ly. Much bad blood is being mani
tested. and several encounters have been
stopped i'm the nick 81 time. This morn
ing. Senator A. - James depublican)
and Senate DoOrkeeper Tyler Demo
craD tried % use knives on each other.
Tvler had struck James and insulted him
.or saving he was joking when he said
Representative James Violet Demo
craD had promised TO vote for Tyler.
Representatives of Dr. Hunter inti-
mated TO Governor Bradley this morning
that if he would withdraw his opposition
to Hunter ue and his friends could have
ANYTHING they wanted The Governor
would not listen TO them
The plan to fuse on Brechnridge
against Hunter is dead.
A HUNTER GAIN.
FRANKFORT, KY. March a.-It is
reported tonight that Senator Liney Will
vote for Hunter tomorrow. lie has been
one of the leaders Of the anti-Hunter
foeffpp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
A CUBAN SCARE.
The DauntIess Flies the Flag OF
"Cuba Librc."


JACKSONVILLE, FLA. March 3l.-
With a large Cuban flag flying from the
peak and the United States flag flying
from the gaff. the tug Dauntless backed
out from the ST. Johns river at noon to-
day. and caused considerable excitement
along the river front for nearly every
one who saw her thought that she would
attempt to run the blockade established
by Uncle Sam. The object was soon APP
parent. however. for a photographer was
seen on a lighter with a camera ready 10
take shot at the noted little tilbuster.
on board the Dauntless was the owner
W. 4. Bisbee and an officer of the cutter
Boutwell,. After the photograph had been
taken the Dauntless ran 40 the river
nearly to the drawbridge. and then re-
turned 10 her dock on board the cutter
men and officers were seen intently
watching the Dauntless. The owner will
not attempt to 20 out until he can Sc
cure a legal clearance.
As the Nesuvius was absent, and only
the cutter Boutwell, was in view. the
latter's officers thought sure that the
Dauntless was up TO some trick, and
considerable excitement ensued for an
hour or so. A Lieutenant was sent over
10 take charge of her and keep her at
her dock Cubans and others laughed
heartily over the scare given the govern
ment officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
BROWNIES AT THE ACADEMY.
The Clever and brilliant Spectacle
Delights IL Large Audience.

Few spectacles that have been pro-
duced on the Academy stage have met
with such unqualified approval from so
large and representative an audience as
did that which served TO Introduce the
quaint creations OF Palmer Cox to the
Richmond public last night
THE Brownies is produced under the
personal direction OF the author 1t Is
staged on "A magnificent scale: .he pretty
story, which is interviewer through a
maze OF gorgeous ballets and spectacu-
lar effects, is told In bright lines and
cleverly turned lyrics, and the music
il invariably catchy and pleasing. The
parts are all well sustained
The production will hold the boards
for the rest of the week. With matinees
to-day and on Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
THE MISSOURI RISING.
FIVE LIVES LOST.
Result of Fire i'm New York Fiat
BuiiIfng.

NEW YORK. March Sl.-Five persons
lost their lives by the burning Of the
aat building No. 81 west lo5th street
Yesterday afternoon. The dead are:
Mrs Darlington
- Darlington a 2-months-old baby.
Mrs Elizabeth French. 2S years old.
Fidele French, infant child OF Mrs.
Ellen Morrissey, As years old, of Al
bany.
1t was not known positively until this
morning that Mrs. Darlington and her
child were lost in the fire. II was sup
posed she had gone out during the day.
shopping. When her husband returned
AT night he Immediately began "A search
for her. He visited all Of their friends
and relatives, but could find no trace OF
her. The police then began search
of the ruins. and shortly after midnight
found the body of Mrs. Darlington IN
the collar under the debris. II Is pre-
sumed she sank with the caving hoors'
Half an hour later the body Of the baby
was found
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
GEN. LEE NOT RELIEVED.
The Report 10 Such Eject, 10 the
Coutrnry Notwithstanding.

WASHINGTON March a.-The State
Department declares that Consul-General
Lee has not been granted leave OF
absence. TO take effect April 18th, as pub
lished or on any other date. General Lee
has not asked for leave. and no action
looking tc his relief at Habana or TO the
acceptance OF his resignation has been
,.Leu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
HOOsAC RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Several Passengers More or Less
Seriously Hurt.

Seriously Hurt
NORTH ADAMS, MASS, March IL
There was an accident this morning on
the Hoosac Tunnel and Wilmington rail-
road. a quarter of a mile below Reads
boro'. VT. to the train due at the Hoosac
tunnel at 1896. The cars rolled over on
their sides and lodged on the Drink oi
bank 25 feet high. Several passeh-
gers were more or less injured. Those
most seriously hurt were:
G. W. Averin. Of North Adams; cut on
the face and hands. .......-.--
Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter OF Whittins-
ham. Vt: bruised on the chest ana m
ternally injured.
Miss Bertha Wheeler. Of Whittingham'
Vt. shock. and cut on the face.
G. B. Wheeler, Of Whittingham; cut on
the head. and injured internally.
Frank Chids Of Wilmington; leg lace
ratA by broken glass.
Spreading rails caused the accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
For the Benefit OF

a few who do not know where the besi
Ice-Cream. Ices, and Finest Cakes are
manufactured.
The address is given here.
WILLIAM II. SCHMIDT,
427 east Broad street
old Phone S96.
New Phone col
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01
Gladstone Not bicycling.

LONDON. March 3l.-Mr Herbert Glad
stone declares that the story recently
published here that his father has learn
ed 10 ride d bicycle Is a hoax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-01

Palace Hotel. In New Orleans. Monday
night. as told IN yesterdays Dispatch,
was Frank j.. Steger. who left the city
suddenly two weeks ago upon the dis
covcry being made that he was more
than $500 short in his accounts with
the Mutual Assurance Society OF Vir-
einla. OF which he had been secretary
for eighteen years.
While no personal acquaintance Of
steccr has seen and recognized his body
at the moreuo i'm the Crescent City, his
identity is complete. Every circumstance
shows that the sclf-dcstroyer is the
missing insurance man. and his family
have become so convinced of this fact
that sir. w. O. Stoger. one Of his
brothers. left for New orleans last night
to Identify the remains. and perhaps bring
them here for iutermcnt The body has al
r..9v been emhalmed. by order OF the
family. but 80 does not seem TO be entirely
certain that it wiz Dee brought here.
The receipt OF the press accounts Of
tho suicide i'm New Orleans aroused the
.r.ricion i'm the minds of some that the
man who had shot himself was the miss
i.r Insurance secretary. The specials
trnted in yesterday mornings papers
..rins descriptions Of the victim greatly
.,r,ncth,ned this belief and the tele-
r-aphic correspondence mad between here
..f New orleans during the day and
...r. ,sroved au doubt. Every crcum-
-..., .orer-oe5 the belief which soon
,..sroo General.
-ru, r.,-1DrNcrs. MULTIPLY.
,.,...,.. 80 ,o, ,,rfortu-
l''' '''-''' 49, .,..o yreols ago
N''' '''-.' -, osteor, here
was '''-' ..,.,. ~. COO, as thcv
+.......,,.. ....,,,,,, of the sui
....' .h.+ ,,,. rash act had been commit
.'t 80, ,,o ,,,e secretary of the Mutual.
.. ,r e,~eoiti,. niblic confidence and
,..- ,... ,....,, s,t,,re had brought so
....,,, sorroyy ,inon some of the best and
..., ,,rora8 families i'm Richmond.
.r,...,.. ,,.e- mo time lost in trying to es-
so. .,,, .orrectross of This opinion.
.-,...-,,,. of ino,irv were sent to
-. ..,.,r,.. The answers received
,. .t,. .fter,oon and evening. like
.,.. ,.i,,r,nos thai came to- the Dispatch.
1ro,gbt nroof most conclusive. The last
,.i.,.r,r, 70 come TO hand was received
,.e..r O'clock this morning. This was
go, Dr p Temonnier. Coroner of
So. Orleans and settled all questions
.t..,, ,b.. remains beine those OF Steger
,rb.. conviction that such was The case
had however. been fully reached early
in the afternoon. and a brother had been
sent 10 New Orleans 10 make certain and
,,,,.rr,i,e whether or not to have the
,.o1,. inferred here.
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