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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSN.
"The Discoveries of John Cabof'-
.sourcesv of History.

CLEVELAND, o.. December %.-learn-
ed men from all over the land are assem-
bled in Cleveland to-day. The occasion Is
the thirteenth animal meeting OF the Amer
lean Historical Association, which Is
holding its first annual congress west of
the Alleghanies.
Mr.. James f. Rhodes, second vice-presl-
dent of Boston. called the meeting 10
order. and presided, in the absence OF
President James Schouler. The discussion
was opened by George Parker Winship. Of
Providence. Il. l., who spoke upon the
subject THE Discoveries OF John Ca
bot"-a brief and very interesting paper
He was followed by Professor Il. L. Che-
nev. of the University of Pennsylvania, in
a discussion as 10 what extent Sources
may profitably be used I'm the teaching
of history below the graduate school he
urged the value of illustration and exam
pie. and the study of contemporary VIII
ters. The thread was taken up by ITO
fessor a. b. Hart Of Harvard University,
who supported the position OF professor
Cheney. urging an examination or puohc
documents and private letters.
Professor ]. Woodburn. of lndinaha
University, did not place great value upon
original sources, but preferred rather the
study OF later writer's. The general dls-
cussion upon this subject closed the MORN
ing session.
The afternoon session was devoted 10
the discussion of papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
THE CASE OF MRS. FORD.
Question of Her Commitment 10
Mount Hope. in Court.

BALTIMORE MD, December @-
(Special.)-Judge Dobler gave a hearing
to-day to the habeas corpus proceedings
brought by Messrs. George r. Willis and
Josepb w. HAZEL, for Henry NJ. Carter,
of this city, on behalf of his sister, Mrs.
Mary Lucy Carter Ford, wife OF A. j..
Ford proprietor Of Ford's Hotel, Rich
mond Mrs. Ford Is now confined at
Mount Hope Retreat, in the suburbs OF
this city. She has several grown chill
dren. and is beneficiary OF the Ford
trust estate, which pays a large income
II was stated that a short time ago Mrs.
Ford was committed to Mount Hope on
netition OF her children and on certiiicates
~ Drs. J. w. Henson and c. l.. Seigie,
Of Richmond. Mrs. Ford's brother claims
that his sister had visited him ana
shown no signs of alteration. which was
the alleged cause for the commitment
Tha Judge ordered that Mrs. Ford be
nroduced in court, but she was absent.
LAWYER Allan, OF Richmond, representing
Mrs. Ford's children. presented a state
ment OF DIR. Charles q. fliii' superih-
tendent of the Retreat. stating that the
mental condition of Mrs. Ford was snch
as 10 make IL inadvisable TO bring her 10
court. DR.. Hill also stated that ne
thought Mrs. Ford was properly In the
patreat. Messrs. Willis and Hazeii ex-
oanted 10 the return of the Retreat on
the ground that Mrs. Fcrd had not been
nrooerly committed. and they also con-
tended that IL was necessary 10 nave tns
commitment signed by Maryland pnysi-
clans. Mr.. Allan did not agree with TINS
and said that Mrs. Fords chhufeh nau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
sunset Limited Annex, to and from
New Orleans.

Although the Sunset Limited, which has
formerly run over the Southern Pacific
between New Orleans and San Francisco.
is running between Chicago and San
Francisco this season, patrons or this
most excellent train, who desire 10 go
via New Orleans, can enjoy the same
luxuries and accommodations from tnat
point as formerly. The Southern Pacific
announces that commencing TUESDAY,
January 4, 1898, and on each succeeding
Tuesday and Saturday II VIII operate the
Sunset Limited Annex from New orleans,
leaving there at $40 =. NJ This annex
will he composed of double drawing
room. ten-sectIon sleeper, attached TO
Sunset Limited dining-car, the sleeper to
run through from New Orleans TO San
Francisco. This annex is TO be handled
on Southern Pacific Trains Nos. 10 and
90 and is to connect with the Sunset
Limited train at FL Paso Tex.
The luxury, magniiicence and comfort
offered 20 the patrons OF this elegant
train are all that modern skill can pro-
duce. These cars are fitted up in the
most modern and elegant design with all
accessories that could be obtained at the
hest hotels, and a trip across the Conti-
nent on the Sunset Limited is not only
comfortable, but pleasant.
In connection with the above, the
Southern railway Is operating two OF the
finest trains in the South between New
york. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing
ton. Virginia, and New Orleans. one Of
these trains, the Washington and South
western Limited, is solid vestibuled Pull
man all the way through, carrying
through Pullman sleepers from New
York 10 New Orleans without change.
The United states Fast Mail, another OF
these trains, is one of the finest and
fastest trains in this section OF the
country. carrying through Pullman Sleep
er between washington and New Orleans,
making close connection at New Orleans
on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the Sun
set Limited.
The same connections are made from
Richmond via Southern railway, at New
| Orleans. as are made from Washington,
trains leaving Richmond at II noon ana
I2 night 10 connect with the above limit
| ed trains.
The above trains, i'm connection with
the Sunset Limited Annex from New Or
leans. offer the quickest most desirable,
and best-equipped route between this
this section and the Pacific coast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
CHINA IS ALARMED.
SHE Is FINALLY AWAKE TO THE
EXISTING SITUATION.
GERMAN QUESTION UNSETTLED.
The Government Apparently Power
less. and the Forebodings Connect
ed with the Chinese New Year Are
CsIamitous.

PEKIN, December 2S.-The German
question is unsettled. Chinas difficulty
is increased. because Of uncertainty as to
the attitude Of the Powers. Germany's
withdrawal from Kiao-Chau bay Is said
To be conditional upon her finding suit
able naval station elsewhere. China Is
becoming alarmed at the present situa-
tion. The government appears tc be ut
terly powerless. No answer has been
received from Russia concerning the pro-
posed loan. There are calamitous fore
bodings connected with the Chinese New
Year.
BRITISH AND JAPANESE FLEETS.
LONDON, December 2S.-A special dis
patch from Shanghai says the British fleet
has anchored at Port Hamilton.
The dispatch further says that re-
port Is current at Chee-Fu TO the effect
that the japanese fleet has now arrived
at Port Hamilton.
TWENTY BRITISH WARSHIPS.
LONDON. December 2S.-The Globe this
afternoon says a private telegram reached
London last evening, announcing that
over twenty British warships have ar
rived at Port Hamilton.
JAPS READY FOR WAR.
LONDON, December "a special dis
patch from Shanghai dated yesterday
(Tuesday), says: 1T is reported that a
japanese feet of over twenty warships is
waiting near Goto Island, outside OF
Nagasak, fully equipped for war, and
only awaiting instructions. This includes
the Yashima and the Full, two OF the
finest vessels in the japanese navy, ana
the Chen-Yuen, that was captured from
China The. Japanese fleet, it is under
stood. Is acting in close touch with the
British squadron. under Vice-Admiral sir
Alexander Butler commander-in-ch on
the China station.
OPPOSITION TO RUSSIA.
Japan will certainly oppose a perma-
nent Russian occupation of Port Arthur.
The sudden dissolution of the japanese
Diet was owing to the war spirit. II is
said that the japanese fleet will attempt
to prevent the landing of reinforcements
from Odessa for the protection of Rus
sian trans Asiatic railway in Manchurla'
FRANCO-RUSSIAN CLASH.
LONDON. December 29.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Morning Post says;
raise a Chinese loan of f6WOOO IN
France. to pay the indemnity and secure
the japanese evacuation of Wei-Hai-Wei.
The negotiations were broken OF owlhs
TO Frances insisting that the Bank OF
France should issue the loan, ana hus-
sia's desiring that the Russo-Chinese
Bank should take the lead. A certain
coolness now exists between France ano
Russia"
EUROPE AND UNCLE SAM.
VIENNA. December 2s-The Neuer
Wiener Tageblatt claims that Cpuht
Goluchowski. the Austro-Hungarian fol-
eign Minister, foretold everything IN the
famous speech appealing to Europe 10
unite against America. 1t adds: There
is plenty of room for all. and If England
will fight with the European fo&tiS
against those dangerous rlVais
United States and Japan-the PROOF Oh
what United Europe is capable OF VIII
be given in Eastern Asia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

election. Mr.. Hanna IS not expected ,,s',s nr,s
before Saturday, and In the mean .n.'e
Major Dick will shape up anairs " .ss'
bat as successfully as possible ins oppo-
sition to his chief.
The rooms at the Nell House occup'su ~
bv Senator Sherman as headquarters III
his memorable contest with senator 80 80,
ker six years ago have been secu1su W
Major Dick for Mr.. Hanna.
Major Dick will have corps OF ieu-
tenants 10 assist him, and the prospsces
arc for a very lively skirmlsh. But Few
q, tho members-elect of the Generai AS
sembIy have arrived, and the majority
will not come to the capital city unul
Friday. the day previous to the caucusss
for the organization Of the upper ana
lower houses. The list OF members
claimed by Charles l.. Kurtz In opposi-
tion to Senator Hanna. as given out TO-
night, contains the names OF Two sena-
tors and six representatives, but MAJOR
Dick does not concede that any OF the
members will vote against Senator Hanna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
BRADY DENIES IT.
SAYS HE HAS NOT VIOLATED TiiT1
CrvIL-sERyIcE LAw.s
The CALL FOR HIS RESIGNATION.
story BASED ON Information Thne
Hardly Demands Connrmatior~~
Conflict Between Brady and see-
retary Gnge-Grosvcnor Revolutions

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December ~
GpecaL)--Th report sent TO the Dts
patch to the effect that Collector Bradys
resignation had been requested u posi-
lively denied by him to-day. He denies
that he has violated the civil-service law
during the administration OF his office,
and asserts that he has had no intimation
from any official source that his resigna-
tion is desired This is the old story, ana
the Collector repeats II with much unc-
ton.
The Dispatch's story was based on spe-
cihc information. which | am not at IL
berty to disclose at this time. IL came
from source that hardly demands con-
firmatlon. and unless conditions materiai.
" change. subsequent Developments VIII
vindcate the report.
Collector Brady may not resign IL may
be that he Is not contemplating snch sc-
ton. but the conflict between him ana
Secretary Gage means resignation or re-
moval. or the Secretary's abJect stultih-
cation.
Apart from the distinct allegation thas
he has violated the civii-service law, the
Secretary. it Is asserted, holds Collector
Brady responsible for the Grosvenor reso-
luton, calling for rhe correspondence be-
tween him and the Collector which, II 10
understood, sustains the Collectors right
to remove and appoint deputy collectors
without cause, and without regard 10 thc
ciyil-service law. The resolution was IN
troduced before the holiday recess, and
will not be reported. il is asserted, untt
the civll-service debate on the pending
appropriation bill is concluded. The Secre-
tary has changed his mind since the COR
respondence with Collector Brady, ami Ito
publication must necessarily dscredit his
present position. This Is regarded by the
Secretary, so / am informed. as an act or
insubordination. 1t may be that the cros-
venor resolution will be suppressed, IN
view of the impending complications. buc
IL this appears TO be the policy OF the
House Committee on Ctvil-Servce Re-
form. a motion will be passed TO dis
charge the committee and bring the mat
| ter to a direct vote i'm the House. IL was
| Grosvenor's intention. when he introduced
| the resolution, to make the corresponds
| ence in the question the basis OF MS
speech against the civil-service law. lie
| admitted to-day the possibility Of his dis
| appointment.
Collector Brady was M The Treasury De-
partment to-day. in conference with the
| Internal Revenue Commissioner. He came
| TO Washington. he said. upon telegram
| from MIR. Scott, who succeeds Commis-
sloner Forman on the first OF January
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
JAPANESE CABINET CRISIS.
OI,umn To Form n Ministry-Militnry
Party Wants War

LONDON, December pa dispatch 10
the Times from Kobe, Japan, says Ihe
dissolution of the Diet has greatly an
gered the political parties. 1t Is proDaDie
that the Marquis Ito. former Premier
ord Count Okuma, a former Foreign MIN
ss,er will form a coalition ministry, with
n vigorous foreign policy.
THE military party is eager for acuon'
extraordinary activity prevails at the
mil,tary and naval depots. and warships
are assembling at Nakasaki.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
CAGES REPORTED RESIGNATION.
How the story observation-disclosures
10 Intimate Friends.

WASHINGTON, December 2S.-Secre-
tary Gage was seen to-day on his return
from New York, and questioned as to the
truth OF the published report that he had
rendered his resignation to'the President,
and that it had been firmly declined,
with many expressions of confidence and
appreciation of his ability. as shown In
his administration OF the Treasury Mr.
Gage was not inclined to discuss the
matter at length, but said that he had
not rendered his resignation, nor had he
any reason to believe that he and the
President were not in substantial accord
on the great questions now before TIE
country.
The report. he said, had probably sprang
from a remark he had made to intimate
friends to the effect that not for any
thing would he embarrass the President,
and il he saw he was doing this he would
resign at once. He added "A Cabinet
officer ought always TO be and Is ready
10 surrender his office at the call of his
chief. the Executive, but l have not the
slightest reason 10 believe that such ac-
tion on my part is even remotely desired
by the President. The desires OF other
people in that direction l am not disposed
to consider"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
ATLANTIC-COAsr LINE.
Holiday Excursion Rates

The Atlantic-Coast Line viii sell. ac-
count Christmas holidays, round-rip
tickets between local stations on its lines
at cents per mile one way for the round
trip.
turn. s.; and Richmond to Norfolk and
return, $3.50.
Tickets on sale December I'D to zotn.
inclusive, and December 30. 1897. to Janu-
airy /, 1898, inclusive, good to return untii
January 4, 1898. inclusive.
Tickets will be sold TO students OF co1-
leges and schools ut same rates as named
above upon presentation OF certincate
signed by the superintendents. principalss
or presidents thereof on December 18TH
IN 9th. inclusive final limit January "a
1909 c. s. CAMPBEI4L,
Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

committed her there only with great re-
luctance. Judge DobIer overruled Messrs.
Wills and Hazeps exceptions, and
said that he would SO arrange II that
Mrs. Ford might be seen by her brother
and her brothers counsel and examined
by experts. He said that this might
bring both sides to the conclusion that
II was better for Mrs. Ford to be In the
Retreat. Mr.. Allan then read number
OF affidavits intended to show that Mrs.
Ford's mind was affected. These were
signed by f. T.. Taylor. formerly OF the
Imperial Hotel Richmond; Eugene ~.
CLOVIS OF Williamsburg; Moselle Poindex-
ter. housekeeper for Mrs. Ford, and
Richard w. Jones.
Mrs. Ford was taken to the Retreat
December 1st. Her lawyers stated that
they expected TO show she was not
mentally unbalanced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
MILITARY Operations IN CUBA.
Report That the SON of CaIixto GAR
Gin Is Dend.

HABANA, December 2S.-According TO
reports from Spanish sources, the ac-
ton taken by General Surriage In the
province Of Santa Clara has resulted in
the death of twenty-four of the enemy
The Spanish loss was two men killed and
twenty-seven wounded.
1T was further reported that Spanish
troops have been engaged with the insur-
gents commanded by Napoles. In this
engagement the Spanish say that after
the engagement an insurgent captain ana
seven armed privates surrendered.
A report is current here that the son
of Calixto Garcia died recently from
wounds received during the insurgent at
tack upon Guamo.
Tomorrow the Official Gazette VIII
publish decree establishing an autono-
mic government and administration Tor
the Island of Cuba from January Isl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
LETTER AND THE ELEVATORS.
The Young Wheat COrnerer seems
fo Have Won.

CHICAGO. December %.-Joseph Letter
has apparently won victory in his fsht
with George H. Seaverns, the grain-eleva-
tor owner. as to the quality of wheat 10
be delivered on Letters contracts.
Teiter's commission-men, Alexander
Geddes & CO., sent the steamer iron
Ilirg last week to Seaverns's elevator
the Alton. TO load with No. red winter
wheat Bv the time $500 bushels of the
steamers cargo of 1900 bushels had been
shouted into its hold, Letters private IN
snectors turned the wheat down. They
declared il not up to contract.
Mr. Seaverns now offers TO take the
wheat from the vessel and to give dif-
ferent grade Letter and his commission
men saw the big fight Of the great wheat
deal is now on; that they intend TO get
inst tho kind of wheat they bought, ana
20 noorer They have a fleet Of vessels,
of which the Iron King is only one
reodv 10 take all the No. red winter
yvboat for which they have contracts III
rho Alton elevator, about 10000 bushels.
last night it was understood that the
elevator people would remove the wheat
already in the boat, and tender new lot'
Exciting times may follow. the Letter
neonle look for the same sort OF wheat
over again, claiming that the Alton gram
has heen mixed down too fine, and that
a. is too late to change IT, If this hap
mems the private inspectors employed by
! T,eIter will protest. the Appeals Commit
toe viii at once be called on, and the
feht will be made over again.
II Il should happen that the Appeals
Committee should throw out any guam
titv of the grain rendered by any eleVa-
tor sensation might follow There are
8 OO0 coo bushels of contract wheat In the
Chicago elevators. Letter owns IL all IL
IS still III the possession OF the elevator
people. Certain cargoes We're takeh non
Armour and found very SATISFACTORY II
is. however, only as Letter begins -
load wheat from the elevators tnat nt
can tell what kind OF gram ne Is 10 ee'
on his contracts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
GARNET MEETING BRIEF.
The Appeal for Cuban sufferers
Generous Responses Anticipated

WASHINGTON, d. c., December %
To-day's Cabinet meeting was unusually
brief. Secretaries Gage and Bliss being
out of the city, and Secretary Alger be-
ing i'll. only five members attended. The
anneal Tn the American people for aid
fhr the sufferers in Cuba was the prin-
cipal topic OF discussion. The President
and all the members OF the Cabinet are
deeply interested in the relief project,
and have taken all means az the command
of the Executive to facilitate the transit
of relief through Consul-General Lee IN
Habana. 1t is said that the ilrst re-
sponses to the appeal will come from the
large cities of the country, ana the pc
lief is expressed that they will be both
prompt and generous.
Several departmental matters OF minor
importance also were brought 10 the
Presidents attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
NOT TRAVELLING so MUCH.
Business-Men Now Using the Long,
Distance Telephone.

CLEVELAND, o., December 2S'-Fresi-
dent S. r. Galloway, of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern railroad SAID TO-
day: For some time l have been trying
70 find the reason why, in spite OF the
fact that business is increasing, espe-
cially in the transportation of freight, the
messenger business is languishing. After
figuring on the matter for some time we
have come TO the conclusion that the
long-dstance telephone is responsible
businessmen are using it more and more
and the way it is cutting into our pas
senger business is a very serious matter
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
CANADA AND KLoNDIKE RELIEF.
Co-Operation with This Country
Minister Sexton in Washington.

WASHINGTON, December 2S.-The
Canadian Minister OF the Interior, Mr..
Sexton. and his secretary, Mr.. Mckenna,
were waited upon at their hotel this
morning by notwithstanding Meikle-
John, of the War Department, and We're
then driven around the suburbs until
noon, when Secretary Alger, who had
arisen from his sick-bed for the pur-
pose entertained his visitors at luncheon.
1t is learned that Mr.. Sexton, In accept
ing Secretary Ayers invitation to come
to Washington for the purpose OF con-
sulting respecting Klondike relief mea-
sures, telegraphed that his govern
ment was heartily in favor of co-operat-
ing with the United States authorities in
the effort to aid the miners in the Klon-
ditto
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
EDGED-TOOL COMBINATION.
The American Axe and Tool Com-
,any-CapitaI, S2,OOO,0OO.

PITTSBURG, PA, December S'-hishS
per cent. of the edged-tool manufacturers
in the United States have consolldateu
their interests. and have arranged lor
the erection of a new plant near Charie-
roi about forty miles north OF this
place. on the Monongahela river.
The concern will be known as the
American Axe and Tool Company, anu
will have capital stock OF sz'VVlVvV. -
lii amnlov over 1900 skilled workmen,
and the average weekly payroll VIII
amount TO $4,000 The plant Will be In
operation in six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
ORIENTAL RUGS.
The Finest Collection Ever Seen fH
Richmond for Sale Mt Auction.

Seldom has such an opportunity been
given to the people OF Richmond as the
great Turkish and Persian Rug Sale, that
will take place Wednesday and Thurs
day, December 2eth and Dth. when the
Japanese Fair Company will sell it's COLI
lection of Rare Rugs at public auction
1920 A. NJ, 1870 and 1880 r. Nj.
Special attention Is called to some or
the rare old CamePs-Hair Rugs, Persian,
Carpets-Heriz & Horassan-oves 100
years old the colorings and sheen OF
which will be greatly appreciated by con-
noisseurs.
Hundreds of Richmcnd's leading citi-
zens, who are held in high esteem. at
tended the great bric-a-brac sale last week.
and with one voice acknowledged the
honest business principles, square deal
ing. and refinement observed throughout
the sale. To them we respectfully refer.
Lovers OF beautiful Oriental Rugs should
not miss this great auction. at Sos east
Broad street.
THE JAPANESE FAIR COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
r,v pEy WILLIAM CORBy DEAD.
uead of the order of the Holy 'rosS
In America.

SOUTH BEND. IND. DECEMBER p
,r,oo Very rev. william Corby, Of Notre
name head Of the order OF the HOY
cross in America, died this afternoon.
HIe was the chaplain of the famous Irish
brigade. His death took place at NotIe
Dame University. The funerai VIII oe
held Friday morning in the cnapsI ~ ri,, ,dv
president. ., sayAr chan
,,,rs who ieft their classes In me UNI
yersitv for the Union army. Hs was a
comrade OF the recent.- organized Crane
Army ARM Of the Republic Post, So composed pose
Of the priests and brothers at Noue
Dame.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
AUTONOMY IN CUBA.
II Seems TO he Popular at Bejucai
and GuanabacOn.

WASHINGTON, December 2S.-The
Spanish Minister has received a dispatcn
from Habana stating that the Autono-
mist mayors of Bejucal and Guanabacoa
have been inaugurated amid great en-
thueiasm, the people receiving them with
shouts of Long live Spain"
The dispatch adds that the patriotic
spirit shown at these demonstrations
gives assurance of the speedy realization
of the good effects of an autonomous
form Of government in Cuba.
The autonomous mayors I'm these two
cities are among the first to be named
I'm each case succeeding a military ruler
under the martial system hitherto In
force