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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
ANOTHER FITz KNOCKOUT.
An EngIishmnn the Victim This
TIme-Corbctfs Mans.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. March %
Robert Fftzsimmons knocked out an
English traveller named Campbell in the
Baldwin Hotel bar-room early this mOrn-
ing. After his exhibition at a local resort
last night the champion, Martin Julian,
and W. A. Brady. Corbetts manager. re-
turned 10 the hotel. and spent the night
discussing a return match. Along to-
wards morning Campbell drfted up 10 the
bar.. and addressing the COrnishman. said
the Carson affair was not a true-fought
hattie and that the best man did not win.
Fitz tumped towards the stranger and
swung his left with terrific force, knock
ing the intruder down.
Corbett was at the Baldwin early to-
day. watching for his conqueror. He
wanted an interview. but was not favor
cd When told Corbett was I'm quest OF
him. the champion lodged out OF the
door and down the street. COrbett says
If he can't meet Fitz he won't meet any
body.
lin has an offer 10 manage a big
athletic club In New York al a magnih-
cent salary. Should his show prove a
failure. he is liable TO take this job But
he has made up his mind to go back 10
the stage for awhile. His friends are
importunlng him 10 go direct 10 New York
and commence an engagement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
IlIness of General Wise.

General Peyton Wise has not been so
well for the last few days as he was last
week, and his condition last night was
such as TO awaken anxiety on the part
OF his friends. General Wise. one of the
best-known men in Richmond, has been
suffering with throat and ear troubles
for some weeks. and since Friday eve
ming he has had an affection or the
heart. The health OF General Wise has
not been good since the great Confede-
rate reunion. the preparations for which
subjected him to great physical and men
tai strain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

equal rights should be extended 10 all
and special privileges 70 none loud ap-
plause on the floor and in the galleries.
DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION.
Mr.. Carmack DemocraO, OF Tennessee.
also opposed the bill. saying that there
was absolutely nothing in the last cam
paign and election which justified the as
sumption on the Republican side that
the people either expected or desired the
passage Of any such measure as this
tariff bill. That was not the issue upon
which the Republican party won its vic
tory.
The last speech Of the evening was
made by Mr. Bwcker DemocraO. Of
Michigan. who. AZ the representative Of
the Saginaw District. inyelghed against
the iniquity Of the proposed increase In
the duty on lumber. lie denounced any
protective tariff on lumber as an out
rage.
At 1880. half an hour before the limit
OF the session, 10 one else was desirous
OF addressing the House; whereupon the
committee rose, and the Hcase adJourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
CncInne in Indinna.

WASHINGTON, IND. March PA
small cyclone struck this county at 4
O'Clock this morning. the north wall Of
tbe Swan-Pond Schoc. building was torn
ont. and the stone cross on ST. Simon's
cburch-stecplc blown off and broken
1Ionv trees were uprooted and windows
broken.
WHEATLAND. IND March 2.-At an
osrlv hour this morning cyclone passed
yer This town. doing much damage.
Vtanv houses were unroofed, and trees
and fences destroyed. No one was Sc
ri,,,.Iu iniured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
GOOD NBws FOR CHILDREN.
second Set Of Brownie Primers Vow
Ready at the Dispatch.

Ready at the Dispatch.
The sfcond sot Of Palmer Cox's
Brownie Primers is now ready for de-
livery, at the Dispatch Office We are
sure this news will be hailed with de-
light by the little ones. The four books
are Benny Birds" "Merry Mice"
Jack. the Giant" and "The Foxs
story" and are filed with pictures and
stories that cannot fail 10 please tho
children. The four l5-cent books can all
be obtained for 10 cents by those who
will cut out the little coupon from the
advertisement and send or bring TO tho
Dispatch Office. No extra charge for mall
ing Re sure TO state that you want tho
second set. and address Book Depart
ment. the Dispatch Company. Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Did You Ever Have the Bruesr

80 you know the cause? Yes; Indi-
gestonl
A never-faling remedy Is Colonial
Water Indigestion and Constipation can
be prevented or cured by this Poolar
Alkaline Water. 10 dispels Uric and
Iactic Acid-those breeders OF Rheuma-
tism. Gout. and Kidney Troubles. PAM
phlets Free. No. 81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
WILL WOOD WE'LL KNOWN.
He Is on ihe Way to south
Americn


NORFOLK. VA. March 22.-Win Wood.
wanted for completely I'm the murder or
Pearl Bryan. was in this city but four
days ago. He can be accurately located.
for his destination is MOnteyldeo.
Wood appeared I'm Philadelphia about
February 18th, and on .he nth Of that
month enlisted on board the receiving
ship Richmond, at the League Island
navy-yard. as a landsman. for three
years service. on the 18th day OF March
he was transferred 10 the receiving-ship
Franklin. at the nayy-yard here. and under
orders from the Navy Department was
transferred TO the United States snip
Castine on March 18th FOR passage to the
South Atlantic Station. where he Is 10 be
transferred 10 the United States steamship
Yantic. for duty as a yeoman. which is
a clerical position. The Castlne left New
port News on March l7th. and Is now on
her way 20 South America.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
AcnInst Duty ON PineappIcs.

WASHINGTON, March PA delegate
from Baltimore representing the Canned
Goods Exchange" Of that city, to-day
filed with the Ways and Means Commit
tee OF the House a protest against the
proposed duty of cents per pound on
green pineapples. which they claimed
would shut up the canning factories and
throw thousands out of employment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
noo,.,op Against the ArbucI<Ies.

TOLEDO O.. March 22.-Judge Morris
80 'aav rendered decision In the petition
- Arhuclle Brothers of New York. and
sr,ornas ! Kuhn. Of Cleveland for "A re-
ce,ver for the Woolson Spice COMPANY
Tbe temporary order restraining the
Woolson Company from making further
reductions In the price Of coffee Is dis
solved. the application for a receiver de-
MED. and the defendants demurrer sus-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

company, G.. r. Newberry. general
freight agent OF the old Dominion steam
snip Company; J. NJ. Eagan. vice-presi-
dent and general manager OF the Central
Georgia railroad; W. \. Wnburn gene
raj freight agent OF the Central Of
Georgia railroad: J. w. Fry. general
manager Of the Cape Fear and Yadkin
valley railway; and ". r.. Kyle gene
raj freight agent Of the Cape Fear and
Nodkin Valley railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
THE ARBITRATIoN TREATY.
Good Progress Made with IL In the
SENATE.

Ncuute.
WASHINGTON, March 2Z.-The Senate
remained in executive session to-day al
most five hours, during which time goou
progress was made with tho general
treaty OF arbitration between the Unitea
states and Great Britain. All of the I'M
portant committee amendments WeiV
agreed to without a division. lhese
amendments provide that all quesuo1hS
proposed to be submitted for arbitration
shall first be approved ny the President
and then submitted to the Senate for II
approval or disapproval; substitutlns
"iurists Of repute' in that part OF the
convention where Il is provided that the
members of the tribunal shall be mem
bers Of the Supreme or circuit OOuit ~
the r-nitcd States. and rejecting entirely
the tenth article which designates KING
oscar of Sweden and Norway, as the
umpire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Fine Watches!

Messrs. Jahnke Brothers. tho Rich
mond agents OF Patek Philippe & CO.,
of Geneva. will have on exhibition for
TO-DAY ONLY, the entire line OF
watches manufactured by this celebrated
firm.
The public are cordially invited to In
spect them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
GERMANS GREAT HOLIDAY.
Centenary of Emperor William L.
Berlin I'm Fetc.

Berlin I'm fetc.
BERLIN. March 22.-The celebration OF
the centenary Of Emperor William l.
who was born March p. 1871, which be-
gan to-day. was observed throughout
Germany as a national holiday. The day
opened dull and cloudy, threatening ram
bur early in the forenoon the skies bright
ened and the remainder OF the day was
sunny.
In the early hours of the day Berlin
presented the aspect Of Sunday. Ine
shops were closed and the streets were
filed with people IN holiday attire. Every
body was astir by daybreak. and by 3
o'clock crowds were hurrying to the best
points of observation for the princlpai
sights Of the day. While the people were
assembling. eighteen regiments OF me
Berlin garrison. horse and foot, were
marching from different points to rendez-
vous at the Brandenburs gate
The programme as outlined IN these
dispatches was carried out without al
teratiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Wanted IA Maidstone.

Application was made at the Office OF
the Board OF Health yesterday for n
maidstone, 20 be applied 10 the wound OF
little girl In Henrlco who had been bat
ten by a supposed mad-dog. There being
no maidstone AZ the health Office. the re-
dueSt 0nnld not ha granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March 2.-The
Senate has confirmed the nominations OF
General Powell Clayton, Of Arkansas, TO
be Minister 10 Mexico; William NJ. Os-
borne. of Massachusetts,. 20 be Consul
General. at London: John X. Gowdy, Of
Indiana. TO De COnsul-General NJ Paris.
and Joseph n. Brigham. Of Ohio. 10 be
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
Estimated Revenue-McKinIey Act
Wilson LaO-Ad Valorem Rates.

Wilson LaVV-Ad Vnlorem Rates.
WASHINGTON. March 22.-The Ways
and Means Committee made public to-day
a detailed statement showing the esti-
mated revenue under the now measure
for each schedule. with the average al
valorem rates under the Mckinney law
the nresant law. and the pending bills as
follows:
Dutiable value Of merchandise for the
year 1898. $i00069,6S8.
Dutiable value Of merchandise for the
year 1885. $500 1886 Sol ....
Estimated by proposed law, Sh95io. po.
Revenues collected in 1893. Slss'Si5i9-'
Revenues collected in 1896. $l55 loi,JsS.
Estimated by proposed law, $-l4gO'fZL
Equivalent ad valorem rate under law
of 1893 1855 per cent.
Under law Of 1886, 1894 per cent.
Under proposed law. T.03 per cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
ptTcH or NOMINATIONS.
L. Bristow, OF Kansas, 10 he the
Mckinley Headsmnn.

WASHINGTON. Marcn 1.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations:
Binger Hermann, OF Oregon to be Com
missioner OF the General Land Office.
Toseph l.. Bristow, Of Kansas, 10 be
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General.
ERNEST q. Trimme. of Wisconsin. TO be
Fifth Auditor for the State and other
departments.
Commodore Joseph \. Miller to be a
rear admiraL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
SAILORS AT THE VATICAN.
American Blueiackcts Received by
the Pope.

American BlueihckctS hec|iN"u ny
the Pope.
ROME. March pa detachment Of
sailors from the crews OF the United
States cruisers San Francisco and Gin
cinnau. Of the European squadron, We're
present at the celebration Of mass at the
Vatican to-day, and after the service the
officers and sailors of the two ships We're
presented 20 the Pope by Mgr. OConneH.
rector of the American College. The men
deflcd. and kissed the hand OF his Holi-
ness as they passed before him The
Pope then addressed the officers and sail
ors. saying: Il have celebrated mass for
the people of America and have prayed
for their prosperity and for the pros
pcritv of the American marine
Continuing. his Holiness charged the
officers and sailors TO bear his benedic-
tion and sympathies to the people of the
United states The sailors expressed
their appreciation of the Pope's remarks
with vociferous and enthusiastic "hur-
Yal2'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Take Notice.

Fitzsimmons IS acknowledged TO be tho
unrlyalled fighter of the world, and
colonial s. acknowledged % be supe~
rior 10 all mineral waters known. For
indigestion. constipation, and all
stomach or bowel tFoubles- ONCE 81
Main street. Send for pamphlet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The issue Of
standard silver dollars from the mints
and Treasury Offices for the week ending
March 10Th was S357S and for the cor
responding period last year was Sl22.650.
The shipment of fractional silver coin
from March lst to 10Th aggregated $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
ANOTHER NEW YORK STATE.
This a Consequence of the "Grenter
New York city"

New York city"
ALBANY. n. y. March 22.-What has
been feared and suggested by the Repub-
Hcan leaders from the interior and up
country sections of the State has come
10 PASS. They argue that the creation
of the Greater City of New York was
the first step toward making separate
state out of the territory adjacent to
New York harbor Assemblyman Train
or will tonight Introduce TWO bills look
ing towards the creation of new state
out of the counties of New York Kings.
Richmond Queens, Suffolk, Westchester,
and Putnam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
popuLrsrs NOT RECOGNIZED.
Reed VIII Treat Them ns Part ot
Democratic Organization.

WASHINGTON. March &.-speaker
Reed is not disposed to regard the Popu-
lists I'm the House as separate orsani-
zation About ten days ago the Populist
renrssent3tives presented a petition 10
Speaker Reed. reciting the fact that at
rbe last election they had cast about 2
0o0 900 votes. elected Governors IN hVe
states. and elected twenty-seyen mem
hers Of the present House. and request
ing. therefore, that they have a repre-
sentation on the committees on ways
and Means. Judiciary, Appropriations
Banlling Coinage, Elections, and others.
MIR Reed has just re7iied that he prefers
to recognize the Popnhsts as a part oi
The Democratic organization. and that
decision will stand for this Congress- az
Teast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

CoUGHs, HOARsEsEss, sORg THROAT, ETC.,
quickly relieved by BR0ws's BRONCHIAL
TR0cHEs They surpass all other preparations
in removing hoarseness, and as coagh remody
are pre-eminentiy the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

Mr. q. Wemer introduced the members
of the Bismarck Club. a German social
organization which has been lately FORM
"a and which was seated at the head OF
ono NJ the tables. and distinguished with
huge mugs. representing the head Of the
imperial Chancellor.
Mr.. C. Loeffler. president Of the CLUB
followed with a description OF the objects
~ the organ "a ton, and said their chief
motive was TO follow the tactics ana the
traits Of Bismarck az far az possible.
Mr.. William Krug. a veteran Of the
Revolutionary army OF l6is, gave several
nersonaI reminLscences OF the Emperor.
ON one occasion. he said. lot Of prisoners
had baeu taken, and William asked his
soldiers what should be done with them.
After some consideration he decided TO let
all oood citizens 20 home. II they would
Law down their arms and promise 10 be
faithful to the Fatheriand. His leniency
I'm this matter said Mr.. Krug, did much
towards queiling the revolution.
Several others snoke
4 feature Of this celebration was the
finished rendering Of patriotic songs by
the Gesanaverein between the speeches.
Refreshments were literally provided, and
the evening was pleasantly as well as
proftably spent.
SOME OF THE GUESTS.
Among those present were Messrs. Fl. G.
Miller A. Volkmann. G. H. Phillips. G.
A. Buck. II. Greener, c. Wippermann. j.
Wolf. r. Ruehrmund. +. Bernhardt, NJ.
T. Tiudner. r. Wagner, A. HOlzapple &.
Schaaf. O. Morgenstern. j. Wittle. G. I>oer-
aer. n. Rick. II. l. Miller. c. f. Mutter,
O. Krug. l. Muller G. Wendlnger. ).
Anderson. A. Shumaker. NJ Briel g.
Runge y. 4. Stumpf. c. thinner VI. No-
gel. A. Poig. c. Duncker. A. Osterloh. y.
Kersten. j. +. Kohler. f. Mueller, 4. Felt
ner. Joseph Stumpf, a. Hartung' a. MOL
!. Wehlcr II. Blenner, j. Schminke. NJ.
Gripler y. l.. MenzeL O. Spott. W. kue-
ger l.. Euker T.. Schmidt. \. Won y.
Rosenegk, f. c. Esel. +. c. Kohler' II.
Huge Il. Tinkcn G.. Kinterfater. c.
Roebn. j. Focee. W. II. zimmerman, $.
scheere +. Enders. ". F. Richter j.
Schopf. j. Kohlcr, Z. \. Spott II. Wunsh'
BrieI Sonderman. f. LindnerH. Kramer
J. Held. w. T. Klein, c. II. Metzger }.
RIumenllnk. A. Sauerwald. W. Rehling'
C.. II. L.oehr, VI. ID. Hoge, Jr., and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
WenIer or Amin

HABANA, March 22.-Captain-General
Weyler, accompanied by his stan, leIt
Habana last night on board the transport
steamer Legazpi His destination is not
known
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II falls to cure
1c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
The weather.

- WASHINGTON. y. c.. March
i22. 5 L. M.-Forecast for Nlr-
MAIN ginla: Showers, with partly
cloudy weather; not so warm;
northerly 20 eastery Winds.
For North and South Carolina: Threat
ening weather. and showers, with thun-
der-storms: eastoriy 10 southerly winds;
cooler IN North Georgia Tuesday night.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was fair and oppressiyeiy
warm. The sky was clear al midnight.
IL L..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
THE BISMARCK CLUE.

man for the proper place, which, ne sad
was particularly evident during the crisis
OF 1866.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
THE WEATHER IN RIcHMoN

warm The sky was clear az Midnight.
state Of the thermometer;
The times., 1897-07-19
HANGED AND BURNED.
Fury of an Alabama Mob on q Col
ored Preacher.

ored Preacher.
Chattanooga, Tenn, July 1s-Rev. Ed
mondson, a colored preacher, was lynched
and burned early yesterday morning near
Florence. Ala, by a mob OF $50 in
furiated citizens The offense for which
EdInondson paid this penalty was shield
ing Anthony Williams, colored, who was
shot TO death and burned two days ago
for the murder of Miss Rene Williams, a
respectable white girl OF that neighbor
mood
Williams went TO Edmon dson's house and
stayed two days and nj ights while the mob
secured the surrounding country When
asked, Edmoudson assured the leaders that
Williams had not been around After
Williams had been bum ed the party
learned that Williams had been around
Edmon dson's house.
They accordingly decided to administer
a severe thrashing 10 him. He learned OF
their intentions and fled, taking refuge in
the cabin Of a colored woman about q
mile away. The mob became incensed
at his escape, and getting blcodhounds,
chased him down. He was found under
the bed in the cabin and dragged out
..
but pleaded pitaously for mercy.
1t is probable that he would have been
let Off with a whipping, but reaching a
dense patch OF woods the man. almost
frightened to Death, made mad dash for
liberty. No sooner was the act observed
than pistol shot rang out and he fell
wounded. One member OF the party jumped
upon him and almost stamped him to death
A rope was at hand and the body
quickly was swung TO a large chestnut
tree. Here 1t was left for some hours,
and latest reports from the scene say that
about half the party went back and
burned il in the woods
The mob has threatened the woman at
whose home EdmoDdson was found. and
In their present excited state of mind
grave fears are entertained for her safety
The times., 1897-07-19
MOB THE MISSIONARIES.
Premises of the Plymouth Brethren
at WucheD, China, Destroyed.

Premises of the Plymouth Brethren
at WucheD, China, Destroyed.
Tacoma, Wash, July 18-News comes
today by steamer Pelican that the entire
mission premises of the Plymouth Breth-
ren at Wuchen, China, have been DESTROYED
by Chinese mob. Some Chinese bows in
the streets insulted a missionary and he
reproved them. They complained to their
parents, who, by starting the old story
Of child stealing and killing, raised mob
and attacked the five women and twelve
men missionaries in the house
The missionaries gathered in the school
room and barricaded the doors, and escap.
ed later 30 another house, where the
mob failed to find them as darkness
gathered Then the missionaries ESCAPED
to the hills in the rear of the ouse, while
the mob hurled stones and clubs at them
Several Of the fugitives Were slightly
injured, but the account gives no names
TIE mob then retnrned to the house and
destroyed every vestige OF the property
Tie crowd then turned it's attention
to the Roman Catholic mission, but by
this time the officials had been notified
end sent soldiers to prevent further dam
age. The Plymouth Brethren mission
aries escaped in boats that night, and the
next day the local mandaTins sent a squad
of soldiers to protect them. They saved
nothing but the clothes they wore.
The times., 1897-07-19

the local assemblies Withdrew and organ
lied trade district Then the locals
belonging TO the new district demanded
their share of the $50, ,000.
The demand being refused, they Sc
cured an injunction, restraining the bank
fCom paying cut the money While this
fight was going on. the two districts went
10 pieces, and the general officers now
claim the money. The bank refused TO
give IL up without warrant TEe gen
eral officers. however. had no legal docu-
ment in their possession, showing that
they were entitled to the money
An effort is now being made to Teor-
garize tire two districts so that the money
can be withdra VIII from the bank.
The work OF Teorganizing these dis
tricts will be attended with great diff
Guilty. since the only object OF the reoTgan-
iZatiOn is to get at the $4,000 The
money, Of course, belongs 10 somebody,
but under the law nobody can lay hands
on it. The bank cannot use it, but is
not eoing to let go, because it is response
bic for its safe-keeping.
So there You aTel
The officers OF the Knights OF Labor
have been racking their brains over the
problem and have resolved TO adopt heroic
measures.
The lack OF enthusiasm that VIII mark
the reorganization OF the two district as
seubIies VIII make it the hardest task
the general officers ever attempted But
they need the money and they must ma ke
the fight
The general officers have hit upon a
plan that viii prevent similar dilsmmas
in the future They have issued q gen
eral order to the effect that the officers
of each local and district assembly shall
give a bond binding themselves that In
case Of an assembly disbanding all It's
property shall be forwarded to the gen
eral officers.
Meanwhile the S20. 900 reposes quietly
in the vaults OF the Paterson bank.