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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
THE SINKING OF THE WILSON.
The Amounts Awarded for the Loss
of Life.

BALTIMORE, MD. November o.
(special Judge Morris, of the United
States District Court. rendered final
opinion to-day in the case of the steam
tug Job r. Wilson and the steamship
Howard, which collided last January
near Fort Carroll, the tug being sunk
and the engineer and one of the crew
drowned. The captain of the Howard
ofterward committed suicide. The tug
belonged to the Warwick Park Trans
Dortation Company, of Richmond, Va,
and the steamship belonged TO the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
pany. nee
AS TO the payment for the loss Of life'
nudge Morris decreed that while the
yvuson was not liable the Howard was
liable. Mrs. Sarah Il. Childress. the
widow OF the engineer. and her children
were given $500 for the death OF nus,
hand and father. Samuel j. Chappel
vas awarded $3.50 for the death of his
son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
VIII Construct a Railroad.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, November g.
Especial. )-Hon. Joseph e. Willard, OF
Fairfax county, offered 10 construct
line Of railway from Sideburn. on the
Southern road. TO Fairfax Courthouse, a
distance OF FIVE or six miles, provided
the owners of land along the route would
give the right OF way through their pro-
perty IL Is said that all the property
owners have agreed TO this. and that the
road will be constructed In a short time.
MIR. Donald Mclean, who was recently
appointed United States Storekeeper at
Kernstown, Va, has been transferred TO
the Mahoneyville distillery, near this city,
and arrived here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
coQuETTING WITH UNCLE SAM.
Van Johnson Charged With Jilting
the Old Man and Fleeing.

Sam Van Johnson and his travelling
companion. Frank Jones. were In the
White Temple yesterday morning among
the other visitors. Van Johnson had the
distinction OF person In wearing apparel
u United States naval uniform, and was
charged with being a deserter from the
navy. Jones was charged with being Il
suspicious character. The case OF each
Vas continued until December I'd, when
more Of the prisoners biography viii be
learned than is now known. They were
arrested by Oficer McMullen. They
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
SUICIDE IN SUFFOLK.
Mr.. Henry oliver Blows His Brains
Ouf-Cause Not Known.

SUFFOLK, VA. November B.-tSpe-
cial.)-About 6 o'clock this morning Mr..
Henry oliver committed suicide at his
residence, on the suburbs OF Suffolk. Mrs.
oliver had gone down stairs TO at
tend to her household duties and was
startled to hear the report OF gun.
When she went to investigate the mat
ter she found the stairsteps spattered
with her husbands blood, he having
blown OFF the entire front part OF his
head.
The unfortunate man placed the gun
beneath his chin and pulled the trigger
with his fingers. the weapon being found
I'm his death grasp. Mr.. oliver was
about 40 years Of age and leaves a wife
and four children. The cause for his
rash act Is not known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

would say nothing for themselves in court.
nor were they talkative in the jail, where
they were sent from the Police Court
Nothing has been given away as to
where they came from or why they are
travelling together, or how Van Johnson
succeeded i'm getting away from Uncle
Sans clutches If he is really a naval
escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

The weekly meeting Of the Young We
mans Christian Temperance Union will
be held on Friday next, In the parlors
Of the Woman's Christian Association. at
4 o'clock promptly. being postponed from
Thursday, on account OF Thanksgiving
Day. A large attendance is especially
desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
Could Not Identity Him.

NORFOLK, VA. November 3:--tspe-
ciai. flames Bonney, who was held here
on suspicion OF killing Emmett Ross at
Crewe some time ago has been released.
The man sent from crewe TO identity
him was unable 10 do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

THE LADIES OF GHACN-}Zl}kz101
BAPTIST CHURCH win hold = THANXH
GIVING DINNER at their Tabeuzaole
on west Grace street. on THURSDAY. III
18th. from 70 O'Clock e. ~ Dtnl.@, q
cents. -e 49,. no ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
The Hunter memorial Association.

TAPPAHANNOCK. VA. November b.
ton was TO have met here October z7th
last. but the meeting was postponed be-
cause Hon. J. b. Sener and Colonel l.. %.
washington were unable 10 be here then.
December 10Th has since been lxed az
the date for the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

A marriage license was granted in the
Clerks ONCE OF the Henrico County
Court yesterday TO Archer L. Thomas
and Myrtle r. Dicken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

We can save money for you II you Will
buy your Underwear OF US.
TEMPLE, PEMBERTON, CORDES IL CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
To cure a Cold In One Day

rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
10 cure. Csc. The genuine has l. b. ..
on each tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24

Buy your underwear OF u.s.
TEMPLE, PEMBERTON, CORDES & CO.
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&9llgyR3S
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To-Day Store News.

pieces 5O-inch Black Storm Serge,
all pure wool, Jet black, regular
price 5Dc., for 37Ac.
pieces 46-inch Black jacquard Novelty,
all pure wool. handsome designs, reg
2 pieces 2f-inch Chnngeable
Taneta Silks, extra heavy, and fue
rustiing effect, regular price 7oc-,
for soc.
pieces Corduroy Velvetecn, for fancy
wasts-Black. Olive Garnet, Blue,
and Brown-worth 69c., for ......4oc.
2 pieces 50-inch Navy cheviot, wide-waie'
effect. and all wool, worth i5c., Tor
S9c.
10 pieces 35-inch CamePs-Hnir
Serge, fine, soft-Hnisb, all solid cole
Ors, worth 25c., for I2Ic.
Kid-Ftnished Cambria. all coiors and
Black. the best quality, worth &C.;
wednesday ............ .......-..-..@r1c.
Slate silcssa. extra weight and
quality, worth 12ic., for 5ic.
3 Specials from the
CLOAk-ROOM.
Navy-Blue and Black Kersey Al-Wooi
Coats, lined Throughout, trimmed in
straps OF same material, inlaid velvet
cOllaTS .....,........ ................>>.ov.
Black Boucle Jackets, OF good quality
Jet-Black material, every coat worth
A:So, Tor ............... .,.......... .><Wy.
Seal-Plush Capes, edged with Thibet fur,
trimmed with Jet and braid. double
box-pleat In back, with Black or color
ed silk Innings So.oo.
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9TH AND BROAD,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
Rerul.rl.y Of ocean Mali service.

The records of the postotfice department
show a remarkable regularity In the arriv-
ais of the transatlantic malls. The steam
ships are almost as prompt and as regular
In their service ns the railways, and 1t IL
doubtful whether any railway company
could send Its trains the same distance day
after day and month after month without
losing more time. For example, the Lucanla
did not vary more than three hours In the
eleven voyages made last year. the longest
time occupied In the transportation of the
malls between the postofiice In London and
the postOfiice In New York being 1O3 bours.
and the shortest 1G0 hours The average
time was 1B1 hours and hfty-four minutes,
The Fuerst bismarck OF the Hamburg line
varied only four hours and ten minutes, the
longest voyage being ia hours and thirty
minutes, the shortest ITO hours and twenty
minutes, and the average 173 hours and
thirty five minutes.
The Teutonic varied 1--WE hours and thirty
four minutes in thirteen trips, the longest
being IFS hours and forty minutes. the short
est 1I3 hours and six minutes, and the aver
age 115 hours and forty-fve minutes The
New York OF the American line varied SIX
hours and one minute In fifteen trips. the
longest being ISL hours and seven minutes.
the shortest 1I5 hours and six minutes. and
the average III hours and hfty minutes
This time also Included the handling OF
.. l03.O4I pounds of mall dispatched from the
United States to Great britain, and sI5t
pounds dispatched to Germany. Also sim
though the weight dispatched from the other
side Is not given. Taking into consideration
the distance which Is more than 5000 miles.
and the length of the voyage. which Is about
one week. this regularity is remarkable
Chicago Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
What the Matter Is.

The statistics that have just been
published by the national census de-
partment contain some startling fig
ures in relation to the unemployed
Those statistics, 1t will be remembered
were collected during the year 1870.
the year after the inauguration OF
President harrison, and the year Of
the Mckinley bill. During that. nor
mally prosperous year, we learn that
out Of g, 2,735,661 persons who had to
work for wages. comprising 1881 900
were 3,523,O of them unemployed
fom one to three months, 1885, 41S
from four to six months, and 1886, Al
from seven to twelve months. Prac-
tically that means that there were l.
339-612 persons who that year found
no employment at their calling, or,
in other words, there We're 5.0l per
cent of the wage earners of the Unit
ed States debarred by our idiotic in
dustrial system from earning live
lihood. Now, IL that was the case in
year like 1880, what must be the
proportion of the unemployed at pres
ent? A very conservative estimate
will make 1t at least from 10 to 20
per cent, that Is. from about 81 mil
lions to 4 millions. In the face of these
startling figures Is 1t any wonder we
find n contemporary, the Philadelphia
Record, making the following state.
ment:
.1The number of suicides lately re-
ported in the United States is start.
ling. Life is dear. and this country
is a lovely one In which to live. What
can the matter be?'
II the editor of the Record will con-
slider the above figures he will have no
need to ask. "What can the matter
beY'-The People.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
Hoods pills :s:y ca: pisess s sss sesns Is s.s' sa
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Senator Mason says he keeps five
clerks busy fourteen hours a day an
swering his letters, and that his corre-
spondence thus far has cost more than
half his salary.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who has been
living In Washington this winter, is
80 much improved In health and finds
the climate SO agreeable that he pro-
poses to make Washington his perma-
nent winter residence.
The Washington Base Ball Club
called on the President yesterday be-
fore starting on their annual tour, and
were presented by President Nick
Young. The President said he intend
ed to attend as many games as possi-
ble this season.
police census Just concluded shows
the population Of Washington to be
21I,4s3 an increase of 1911 during
the last two years.
President Mckinley is now riding a
white horse, and II he would wear a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
Judge Holman Dead.

Washington. April 22.-Representa.
tive Holman. of Indiana. died at his
home here ut o'clock. after an illness
of some weeks. Spinal meningitis was
the cause.
Judge Holman's death was due pri-
marily to fall he sustained early this
spring. rs the result OF an attack of
vertigo. He soon complained of feeling
badly, and his condition grew steadily
worse until last Tuesday. Then he raj.
lied somewhat. and the Improvement
gave the family some encouragement
In hoping for his recovery. However.
meningitis developed. and since then
he has been rapidly sinking. Since last
night he has been under the influence
Of opiates. and this morning the fam
lily gave up all hopes and realized that
the end was near. He passed away
without regaining consciousness. At
the deathbed were gathered his four
children. Mrs. Il. Il. Fletcher, w. S.
Holman, Jr.. Mrs. Fred. Harvey and
Paul Holman. all Of this city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
New Mcxico CapitoI Ronds

Santa Fc. n. NJ, April 22.-Territo-
rial bonds to the amount of $4,000. is.
sued for the rebuilding of the capitol
at Santa Fe. which was destroyed by
fire several years ago, have been sold
at par to B. l.. and G. ID. Cook Com
pany, Chicago. A member of the firm
has been here for ten days, and has al
so purchased the Roswell Military In
stitute bonds and other issues. which
have had the formal approval of Con.
gress. The cash will be paid over on
May 1st. and within Il few days there
after the work Of rebuilding will be
commenced. Much of the material in
the site will be again utilized. Plans
for the new structure, by Rapp Il
Bros. of Trinidad. have been accepted
by the capitol commission.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
KENTUCKY sENAroRSHIP.
DR.. W. J. Dsbos Nominated by the Repul
llcaus.

llcans.
Frankfort. KY. April 23.-The breach
In the Republican ranks was healed to-
night when the Republican senatorial
caucus, after n long and stormy ses-
sion, nominated DIR. W. J. Deboe as the
Republican choice for United States
senator. Tonight there is every rea-
son to believe that he will be elected by
the State Legislature tomorrow. The
nomination of Deboe was brought
about by Governor Bradley and the
five Republicans who bolted after DR..
Hunter had been declared the Repub.
lican caucus nominee. The Bradley
faction played waiting game. When
the Hunter contingent had finally been
brought together In the support Of De.
boe the boilers swung into line, east
their solid vote for him, carrying the
nomination, and moment later Deboe
was unanimously declared the nOmi-
nee OF the caucus.
Amid the wild midnight scenes that
followed the nominee was brought be-
fore the caucus and made n strong
speech of thanks. Holt. who, after the
withdrawal of DR.. Hunter. became De.
boe's leading opponent, also made fc.
licitous speech.
w. J. DebOe. the nominee, is about
fifty years old, native of Crittenden
county, where he was n practicinG
county physician for number OF
years. His first political prominence
was his election to the State Senate
four years ago. He Is still a member
Of the State Senate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
A,.emp. to KIN King numb.r..

Rome. April 22.-At 2:3O this after.
noon, while King Humbert was on his
way to the races man named Pietro
Acciarito, an iron worker out of EN-.
ployment, attempted to stab his majes
ty with dagger. The man was seized
before he could carry out his purpose
and the king proceeded to the Campa
nellie race course, seemingly unmoved
On arriving at the race course his
majesty was greatly cheered.
King Humbert treated the matter
lightly and remarked: at is only one
of the little incidents of my trade
The King remained at the race coarse
with his nephew. the Duke Of Aosta
until the royal derby was run.
His majesty returned to the quirinal
followed by hundreds OF carriages. and
thousands of people gathered about the
palace and gave him an imposing and
frantic ovation. They called for the
royal hymn. and the band of the guard
on duty at the palace played it repeat.
edly.
Acciarito appears to be political IA
matte. He says he has no accomplices
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
TO CALL THE pocroR.
1t u Now Proposed That Country Fhysi
clans Utilise Homing Pigsons.

1t y Now Proposed. That Country Fhysi
clans Utiliss Homing Pigsons.
Thanks perhaps more than to any
thing else to the successful use of hom-
ing pigeons by the French government,
both In military and naval maneuvers.
there has been general revival Of In
terest in the subject of the possibilities
of the utilization OF these birds as u
means of rapid communication be-
tween points that are for various rea-
sons unconnected by the usual means
of communication. says the New York
Journal. The Medical Record and sew
eral of its contemporaries are urging
the great benefits that medical practi-
TONERS in sparsely settled districts may
derive from carrier-pigeOn service The
idea seems to have been successfully
inaugurated by several medical men.
who have written of their experiences
The plan Is for the doctor who is ex-
pecting a call from n distant farm or
hamlet beyond telephone or telegraphic
service, to carry one or more homing
birds to the point with instructions to
release the feathered messenger when
his services may be required. The pos
sibilities of the homing pigeon have
never been estimated fully. az
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29

cooked hat he would look very much
like Napoleon. but he insists upon
wearing a silk hat and fr0ck coat
made Of black broadcloth. which gives
him clerical instead Of military ap-
pearance. He sits horse well, and
handles his bride gracefully. but ev-
erybody who pretends to know what
Is what thinks he ought to change his
costume. General Miles, who goes out
with him every day, wears what the
English call a hunting coat. with Il
black slouch hat, and rides hand
some black charger, very suitable to
the general of the army. No man in
the world looks better on horseback
than General Miles. When he went
out yesterday afternoon, the President
and General Miles rode side by side.
while behind them came Secretary
Porter Captain Michler of General
Miles staff, and Cousin" Osborne,
who seemed to be having pretty
good time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
1..rc Care of Your Wheel.

When your bicycle makes n noise 1t is n
sure sign that something Is wrong. The
perfect running machine Is noiseless. Loose
tools will rattle. and should be so wrapped
that they will not be heard from; jingling
sound usually means that spokes have
ing points; a distinct click indicates spokes
loosened at the rim: what might be termed
n jogging noise Is usually caused by loose
comes from a dry chain and n loose sprocket
will thump. No matter what the noise Is or
from what part OF the machine 1t comes 1t
Indicates trouble that should be promptly
attended to,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
Merle Wins,

The invention OF Alabastine marked
new era in wall coatings. and from
the standpoint of the building owner
was a most important discovery. II
has from a small beginning branched
out into every country Of the civilized
world. The name "kalsomine" has be-
come SO offensive to property owners
that manufacturers Of cheap kaiso-
mine preparations are now calling
them by some other name. and at
tempting to sell on the Alabastine COM
pany's reputation.
Through extensive advertising and
personal use. the merits OF the durable
Alabastine are SO thoroughly known
that the people insist on getting these
goods and will take no chance OF spoil
Ing their walls for possible saving OF
at the most but few cents. Thus 1t
is again demonstrated that merit wins.
and that manufactures OF first-class
articles will be supported by the
people. ID ..i--
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
NEW sHavsrHAr 10 a REMEDY
a s.rs Care for Kidney Diseases and
RhsunatIsm.

a sars Care for Kidney Diseases and
RhsunstIsm.
It IL NO doubt true that next to con-
sumption, more people die yearly from
diseases Of the kidneys than from any
other cause. In some respects Kidney
disease 10 the most dangerous Of all
maladies, because 1t usually has made
much progress before the victim ID
aware OF its existence. 1t Is. there
fore. with great pleasure We commend
to our readers the recent discovery
in East India Of the Kava-Kava shrub.
which has proved most powerful
remedy for diseases Of the kidneys,
rheumatism, or other ailments caused
by uric acid In the blood. The cures
wrought by this new remedy are indeed
most remarkable. Many who have sun
cred from the most severe forms OF the
disease, have been completely cured In
from twenty to forty days by the
Kava-Kava shrub. In the New York
Weekly World Of Sept. 10th, the testi-
mony of Rev. w. B. Moore, D. D., of
Washington. D. c., was given. describ-
ing his years of suffering from Kidney
disease and rheumatism. and his rapid
cure by Alkavis. Rev. John H. Wat
son Of Sunset. Texas. minister Of the
gospel Of thirty years service. was
struck down at his post OF duty by
Kidney disease. After lowering be-
tween life and death for two months.
and all his doctors having failed. he
took Alkavis. and was completely re-
stored to health and strength and is
fulfilling his duties as minister Of the
gospel. Mr.. R. c. Wood, a prominent
attorney Of Lowell. Indiana. was cur
ed Of Rheumatism. Kidney and Blad-
der disease Of ten years standing by
Alkavis. Mr.. Wood describes himself
as being in constant misery. often COM
PEELED to rise ten times during the
night on account of weakness OF the
bladder. He was treated by all his
home physicians without the least
benefit and finally completely cured in
few weeks by Alkavis. The tcsti-
mony is undoubted and really wonder
.ul. Any Of our readers who are SO un-
fortunate as to suffer from Kidney dis
orders or rheumatism should write to
he Church Kidney Cure Co., OF 422
Fourth avenue, New York, who will
gladly send them free by mail prepaid
Large Case of the Kava-Kava Com
pound. SO that they can test its value
.or themselves. This generous free Of
:er is made to prove the wonderful cur
ltive powers Of this new botanic dis
sovery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
The senate Pn-scs IN nIII,

Washington, April 22.-The session
Of the Senate to-day was one of the
most eventful since Congress assem-.
bled. 1t opened with proposition for
an official expression Of sympathy to
the Greeks in their struggle with Tur-
key. This son merged into turbulent
debate over the disorganized state of
the Senate. during which Senator Nor
gan characterized Speaker Reed as
the great white filibuster." Later
in the day the Nelson bankruptcy bill
was passed by the decisive vote of 40
to 8.
The Nelson bill as passed provides
for the voluntary and involuntary
bankruptcy. but the theory Of its
author was to free 1t from harshness
and make it of substantial benefit to
debtors and creditors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
WAGER Afrcct. Nerve. BADLY.

Professor Waller recently lectured
before the London Royal Institute on
Nerves and Stimulants." He Is re
ported as follows: "A little tobacco
smoke or a little alcohol were shown
10 stimulate the nerves slightly; q
strong dose. especially of the latter. i'm.
nediately ceased from exciting the
nerve and began 10 stupefy 1t. One
ias seen something like this result In
he human subject. The strangest dis
.overy, however. that Is yielded by
hese experiments Is that plain water
las the worst effect of all upon the
nerves." Until this fact Is explained II
not likely that tcetOtalers will be
:cmpted to draw moral from the pro.
'essor's other Observation-Disclosures
Graphic.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
STATE ApPolMrMEN
o~vernor Adams Names two Boards and
two Individuals.

two Individuals.
Denver, April 23.-The following ap-
pointments to state Offices were yester'
day announced by Governor Adams:
Wolfe Londoner. Denver, to be com.
missioner for the State Of Colorado at
the Tennessee Centennial exposition,
which opens In Nashville, May 1, 1897,
and continues for period of six
months, vice George E. Crater, re-
signed.
State Board Of Health-Dr. H. II.
Bull, Grand Junction, reappointed; DR..
Edmund J. A. Rogers, Denver, reap
pointed; DR.. A. b. HARRISON, Aguilar.
succeeds DR.. b. II. Wooding, Of Trini-
dad. '..h .
State Board OF Medical Examiner
DIR. w. W. Rowan, Ouray, succeeds DIR.
r. j. Perry, of Aspen; DR.. Frank $.
Dulin, Denver. succeeds DR.. Reuben n.
Mayfield, of Cripple Creek; DR.. Charles
N. Hart, Denver, reappOinted.
Mrs. Helen Grenfell. school superin-
tendent of Gilpin county, to be mem
ber of the Examining Board OF tho
State Normal school.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-29
sundstorm Damages CROPS

Topeka, Kan. April 23.-Sand storms
swept over the Arkansas valley in this
State to-day. The wheat fields, to some
extent, have been covered. The corn
that was planted recently was blown
from the ground. The people, to avoid
strangulation. fled to their homes. 1t
was with great difficulty that passen-
ger trains plowed through the dust,
while the passengers experienced much
discomfort in travelling for hours in
alright cars. Many irrigation bitches
have been filed by the storm