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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
LIQUOR MEN DEsPONDENT.
Tho Anti-Saloon League Claims q Ma.
jority of Precincts.

jority of Precincts.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 18-From
present appearances the liquor dealers
will not take so active part in the COM
ing campaign as was at first believed
would be the case. Whether this is be-
cause they have canvassed the question
and think that the no-iicense movement
will win or for other reasons is not known.
At any rate they show considerable
apathy, and the Anti-Saloon League is
correspondingly eiated. They believe
hat in the majority of precincts they will
win the dsy, and that in but one or two,
if so many, will the people give majority
in favor of the saloon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Bitten by a Spitx.

OAKLAND, CAL, March 18. The Good
Roads Assoclauon executive committee
held largely attended meeting last night
and recommended to the favorable con-
sideration of the Board of Public Works
the name OF NJ. K. Miller for Superintend-
ent of Streets.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

ished In a couple of weeks. Those who 30 much
riding at night in Brooklyn will appreciate ,he
change
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
THE SELMA LARSON CASE.
RET1CENCE OF THE DINsMoREs AND THEIR
FAMILY PHYSICIAN.

REr1CENcE OF TIE DINsMoREs AND THEIR
FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
Poughkeepsle y. Y. July 3-Coroner Bevier' of
Matteawan. received a letter this evening from
William Charvill recently butler at the Dinsmors
house a; Staatsburg. whose name has been NEIL
toned in connection with the mysterious death OF
Selma Larson. 1t is straightforward statement
in which Charvill tells the Coroner tat ne tehds
TO leave New-York seek employment. but agrees
to inform the Coroner every day OF his address, 80
that he may be found II wanted. He assures the
Coroner that he is anxious 10 have the mystery
cleared up and regrets that he made such fool
OF himself in lying about the bottles Of wine ne
took from the Dnsmore cellar and gave 10 Miss
Larson. ,
Nothing has occurred to-day 10 make the Coroner
or the District-A;torney alter their opinion that
the girls death due 70 natura. causes. Inese
officials cannot understand why Mr and Mrs. DlnS-
more and their family physician. Dr. Barnes, while
pretending to be extremely anxious 10 nave the
girls death thoroughly investigated. are so retcent
in giving information about the case To-day Dr.
Barnes to the District Attorney small pack
age Of powder. which appeared TO be either cos
rnetic or tooth powder. and which was found In
Sema's room Little importance Is attached 10 II.
DR. Barnes also wrote TO the District-Attorney re-
died from natural causes TO have the viscera pre-
served and sealed for future investigation.
II the chemical analysis shows the presence OF
poison in the stomach Mr.. and Mrs. Dinsmore and
Dr. Barnes will be subpoenaed before the Coroner's
jury 10 tel what they know.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

There racing at Brighton Beach yesterday
Consequently rained for a change.
Brighton appears TO be under the effects OF q
powerful hoodoo. Although the purses are liberal.
the horsemen in this neghborhood have not en-
tered their horses. nor have they patronzed
Brighton as they should have done II they desire
Patrick Dunno has sold Damien TO Frank Far
rell David Sloane Will train Damien, and the
horse will race at Saratoga.
President Reilly Of Aqueduct refused TO enter
tain the offer of So day from the Metropolitan
Turf Association for the privilege OF laying ODDS
al the Aqueduct track from every individual men,
Der who desires do business. Unless an agree
ment is reached to-day it is likely that the layers
Reilly wants $50 from each bookmaker. That is
the paid on the big tracks but Aqueduct Is not
big track. 1t is only very little one.
Parmesan acted as If he had an injection OF
fromage de Bre. as he ran like Welsh rabbit.
Starter Pettingi evidently believes that Bergen
is a member Of the Sugar Trust, as he fined him
500 for misbehavior at the post In the last race.
II II were not for the generous manner in which
the owners who raced their horses in California
entered their horses at Brighton, the meeting
would have been failure
Double Quick in the first race. Bergen and Shields
should form protective association of contributors
10 the funds OF the Jockey Club.
The rule Of three has caused any amount Of pain
and anguish TO Starter Pettingil When the bell
rings the third time 1t must be a start according
to the rule recently adopted by the Jockey Club
When the bell rang the third time in the sixth
race every jockey pulled UP. Starter Pettingill
Had one Of the Jockeys broken away and com
pleted the circuit Of the track. his mount would
have won the purse under the provisions OF the
rule even II all the other contestants remained
he
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

A promise has been made TO the Associated Cy-
.,,nr Clubs OF Long Island that the east and west
drives OF Prospect Park will be lighted hereafter
and that the work will be begun at once and nm
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
NINNERS AT GRAND RiPIDS.

Grand Rapids, Mich. July BIN the race for
nurse of 81 600 at the State meet Of the Michigan
Division. L. A W. this afternoon. Bald won first
money Kiser second. and Cooper third. kiser won
the first heat I'm 2:l3 Bald second. Cooper third.
Bald took the next two heats In 2l5a4 and 2:O re-
spectively Cooper finished third In each heat.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
HOW THE PROCEEDS WE'RE DIVIDED

HOW THE PROCEEDS WE'RE DIVIDED.
REPORT AS TO THE EXTRA DAY AT MORRIS
PARK FOR THE FRESH AIR AND DIS
ABLED JOCKEYS FUNDS.
Following Is a complete statement Of the receipts
and disbursements Of the extra day given by the
Westchester Racing Association at Morris Park
May 2 for the benefit Of the fresh air funds and
the fund for disabled Jockeys:
RECEIPTS
From boxes. grandstand and free neld admis-
sions. sale OF programmes, etc.......... es045 64
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
Gnropcan Aopertisemenis.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will find
IL the London ofIicc of The Tribune. 40
Fleet street. convenient place to leave
their advertisements and subscriptions for
The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
nn,ct,ro> REACH ENTRIES TO-DAY.

FIRsr RACE-Purse 500. for maiden thIee-y year 0'
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

The Boscobel Wheelmen. OF High Bridge Will
have a reception al Hubers Hail. One-hundred-
and -s!xty-hrst-st. and Jerome-ave. next Wednes-
day night. The reception will be held 10 celebrate
the anniversary Of the club
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

Cyclists desiring to Join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and ad-
dresses to the Cycling Editor. The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

Fred ]. Keer the vice-consu Of New-Jersey, and
Mrs. Keer. accompanied by his mother, sailed LOT
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

Won easily by two lengths: head between second ana
third
SIXTH RACE-s5O0 added selling. One mile
{ Fieischmann G sons b. c. Haphazard
bv INonatus-Net;ie Howell. yrs, W
II e.
J Kneaes b. h. Discount 8. ll5 80: -, q,
/ : 4 W p Thompsons ch Ma
nassas 3. i01 .........-...''.' - I2 orn.e2, Il
~ Time-1:4Il2.
W. ,ssuv nv six lengths: lengths between second
and third
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

DISTRIBUTION OF NET PROCEEDS.
Fund for disabled Jockeys. 1.70423
Fresh Funds.
Tribune Fresh Air Fund. .. 500 90
The Barthold Creche. ....... 2o4 q
The ChIldren's Aid Society. 200 90
81. Johns Guild ........... 200 90
New-York Association for
Improving the Condition
OF the Poor .............. 200 90
Sanitarium Hebrew
Children ................. 200 90
citation ................ 100 90
G A. Robertson Home. 100 %
cisty ........'....."...... 10000
University Settlement .... 100 no
Life" Fresh Air Fund. -. 100 90
&i.7Q %
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24
NOTES FROM A VETERAN TURFMAN.

F. T. BCRGHER
Treasurer Westchester Racing Association.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-24

FIFTH RAcE-vENruRE STAKES Of szoco. for two
year-ods 10 the winner q, $40. second horse
tSoo TO the third horse 500; selling allowances. Five
furlongs.
JUNIOR ............... 100 Fixed Star ......... l02
e"'dSesue .1Ot Nosey ............... W
SIXTH RAcE-THE CEDARHURsT. OF $1,000. for
'nree-yearolds and upward. welter weights: horses
70 @ ridden by gent.m riders any hunt club
certined ~ the National Steepechase Association or
the National Hunt Association: penalties and allow
ances. One mile.
Rubicor ............. $50 rour..r,, uo.,. Ia7
Nahhi room .l4I Rodman B...............lA .lA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Hnmpden-sidney Votes.

HANPDEN-SIDN VA. March s.
Special Judge w. s. Stuart, of Bristol
Va. (cass 1880. will deliver the address
before the Society Of Alumni at the next
college commencement. After graduation
Judge Stuart spent two years at the uni
versity Of Virginia in the study OF law
and obtained the degree Of B. L. He was
elected Judge OF the Hastings Court OF
Bristol at the last session Of the Legisla-
ture, and is perhaps one OF the youngest
men who ever filled so important a judi
cial position In the State. He is a man
OF ability and promise, and an excellent
speaker
The Hampden-Sidney Magazine for
Nsrch has Just appeared. It's leading
article Institutes a comparison between
Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde
and Poe's 1.-The TWO William Wilson's"
and displays unusual critical ability
couched in a mature and elegant style
not often employed by an undergraduate.
Rev. James Murray, d. D., pastor Of
College church, gave hi7 congregation a
very fine sermon yesterday morning from
the text, Psalm cv., 4-"Seek the Lord
and His strength; seek His face ever
more"
At the election Of officers for the en-
suing year held last Saturday, Mr.. J. /.
LineWeaVer OF ItdfIlsOhDuIs, Nd-S was
elected president Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. and will assume
his responsible duties on April LIST. Mr..
Lineweaver is a member OF the junior
class, and will doubtless make an eff
Client and useful officer.
Mrs. Matthew Gilmour, Of Richmond,
who has been on q visit 70 her sons, re-
turned 10 her home to-day. The elder
Mr.. A. ID. p. Gllmour, IS a postgraduate
student and instructor Of the sub
freshman classes in the college, and the
younger, Mr.. Matthew Gilmour. Jr., IS a
member of the junior class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
PISTOL In DANVlLLE.
VERY LIVELY SHOOTING Az
FRAY ~ THE STREET.
A Quarrel, a knoclS-Dovn, nnd
Rapid Firing nj Close Quarters
One of the Participants Seriously
Woundcd-Gfvcn Five Years.

DANNILLE, VA, Merch s.--(Special)-
serious but not fatal shooting affair oc-
CURED early this morning at the corner OF
Pickett and Henry streets. North Danvile
in which Bruce T. Adams a young mar
ried man. was shot three times by wallace
Riley. Both the parties are white opera
tives OF the Riverside Mills The two men
met this morning. and, as the result OF
quarrel. In which n woman is said TO be
concerned, Adams. It is alleged attacked
Riley, knocking him down. Riley there
upon drew a SS-calibre pistol and fired
four sots at Adams in rapid succession,
and at close range. One bullet entered
the right breast and passed out under the
arm. another passed through the left
thigh. the third entered the left hand, ana
the fourth punctured Adams's coat. None
OF the wounds are dangerous. The merits
OF the controversy have not yet been
made known. Riley IS out under 500 bond
Rooney Fulton, young white man, wei
known about town, was convicted to-day
in the Corporation Court OF attempted as
sault on 1 Isle Lee. lie was given i've
years In the penitentlary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
ALBEMARLE.
Death of I'm Aged Lady-FOr the
Legislature.


CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, March s.
(Special)-M Emma NJ. Moore. widow
of Commodore Edwin w. Moore and
daughter of the late William Tennent
Stockton. OF Rexborough, Pa, died at
$50 A. NJ, to-day at 1.-The Farm" the
residence Of her sister, Mrs. Julia Stock
ton Parish.
About four weeks ago Mrs. Moore.
while walking in her room, fell and broke
her thigh Although the best Of medical
attention was afforded her. her extreme
age-S3-made recuperation and recovery
impossible. The funeral service will take
place at "The Farm" and there she will
be buried tomorrow forenoon. The SER
vices will be conducted by the Rev. II. b.
Lee. rector Of Christ Episcopal church.
The Rev. Dr. L. L. Powell, Of the First
Christian church, Louisville, KY, preach
ed at the University Of Virginia ye1ter-
day morning on the subject, THE Call
for Prophets" He also preached in the
evening
Ii is quite likely that Albemarle county
"a in the field as early as any other cOun-
" In Virginia in the matter of agitating
the question Of who shall be her next
representatives In the Legislature. For
some time quiet work has been going on
In the interest OF various persons under
stood 10 be DESTROYS OF the nomination.
Among these were the Hon. John W.
Fishburne. one of the present incum-
bents, and Mr.. John S White, son Of
Judge John NJ. White. What promised
TO be very lively fight is declared off,
since both of these gentlemen have re-
tired from the field, and their friends
may support Mr.. r. w. Nelson. There
Is also a demand for Mr.. George Perkins
but he has not yet given any sign. The
Hon. w. II. Boaz. MIR. Fishburnes col
league. will probably be returned without
opposition.
DIR. Il. l.. Powell. Of Louisville, left this
afternoon for Richmond, where he will
conduct evangeiistic services in the
Seventh-Street Christian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
The Brownies Have Come.

All the children in families where tie
Dispatch is taken will rejoice at this an.
nouncement: Palmer Cox's Brownie
Primers-the most attractive and latcs.
juvenile books out-will be practically
given away by the Dispatch 20 It's sub
scribers. They are four In numba-,
and retail at 10 cents each. The Dispatch
will mail all four 10 any one who VIII
send 10 cents and the coupon cut from
the advertisement. together with name
and address plainly written. Those Who
prefer can call and get these books %
the counter for 10 cents and one coupon.
Don't fail 20 get the Brownie Primers
for the children. They arc simply de-
lightful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
(mh o-1aw4t'

will be pleased 10 learn that Secretary.
ot-the-Navy Long has decided 10 retai-
him as his private secretary. Mr. Pin.
ney served in that capacity 20 ex-Assist.
ant-Secretary Solely under the Harrison
Administration, and TO ex-Secretary Her.
bert, giving entire satisfaction 10 them.
and TO all who had business 10 transact,
with his department. Mr. Finney form.
erly resided in Richmond. and has a
number OF relatives still living there.
The Misses Moran. Of Charlottesville
are the guests Of their uncle. Mr.. J0hg
5. Blackburn, on north Washington
street.
Mr.. Andrew G. Dickinson. Of New York.
IS spending a few days in this city VIA
Judge Norton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
AI.xnndrin Jottings.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, March S-(Spe-
cial )-Alexandria viii be represented at
the meeting of the Grand Lodge OF odd
Fellows at stanton in May by Mr.. J. r..
Swain, Of Potomac Lodge.
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee has writ
ten to Mrs. II. p. Kersey. Of this city.
stating that he has beerunable as yet to
discover any trace Of the whereabouts OF
her son. Matthew Kersey. Young Kerr
sey was chief engineer OF the Inflated
tugboat Mascot and is supposed 10 be
Imprisoned somewhere IN Cuba. IL IL re-
ported that ne was seen in a Spanish hos
pital at Santa Maria, Matanzas
The many friends OF Mr. Lewis Haryie
F,nney here and throughout the State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
RALEIGH'S BUDGET.
THE LEASE or THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA RAILWAY.
The Deadlock Not Continued"-A
victory for the Ninety-Nine-fca
Contrnct-Uusscu ihtcENAe"0"-
Sneak Bilis.

RALEIGH. ". c., March s-(5peciai)-
The anticipated continuation OF the dead
lock on the North Carolina railway lease
bill did not continue to-day. and extreme
measures did not have to be resorted TO-
Amendments were offered by the minority
men making the rate OF rental OF the
road s, Q. and 10 per cent on the capital
stock. Duncan RepubAcan) said he came
here opposed to the lease Of the road 10
the Southern. but that he now beheVeu
this matter could not be settled by TINS
Legislature. so he moved TO table inc
amendments and the substitute. The mo-
ton was put and carried. There was much
stir and confusion. Both sides appiauded'
one majority man shouted: 1--WE whipped
you at your own game" Anti-lease men
say they were pleased, while the ma
jority ridiculed the Populists and friends
Of Governor Russell. who thus voted
against the 10 per cent. rate. Vice-Pres.-
dent Andrews was in the lobby and was
jocose. The majority regard it as an en-
tire victory for the ninety-nine-year lease.
RUSSELL INTERVIEWED
Governor Russell was specially inter
viewed by your correspondent who asked
him what he thought OF the action OF the
House He replied: ut means that the
CORPORATIONS could not entirely run TINS
legislature and that the people will settle
with them in 1898, and that in the mean
time they may hear something from I'VE
gentlemen just across the street pointing
TO the Supreme Court. all Of whom, in my
opinion, are intrepid judges and not the
chattel slaves Of the money kings
Some of the foremost lawyers say the
Southern railway wins, in that the Gov
ernor attempted legislation and failed.
Colonel Andrews declined TO say anything,
but his beaming smile was answer. His
qualification is great. Governor Russell
will now try to get q resolution through
authorizing the Attorney-General to bring
suit to test the validity Of the ninety-nine-
year lease. lie wants the question TO 90
into politics.
SNEAK BILLS.
There are several "sneak bills" which
have. in some way, worked through the
Legislature. Your correspondent found
one Yesterday 1t was to appropriate
5000 10 the Rolling XpOsiton-North
Carolina on Wheels" When that bill
was before the House, an amendment
was adopted, proving that there be no
cost 10 the State. This amendment is
now gone and the original bill is ratified.
\ little snow fell here yesterday. Many
kinds OF flowers are in bloom and trees
are budding
There is much interest felt as to the
award of the public printing. This whole
matter is now IN the hands Of the Gov
ernor's Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
The NInscot NIystery.

NORFOLK, VA, March 8-(Spe-
cial. THE report in a northern paper
that the Mascot. a tug which left Bal
timore I'm November, 1885. 10 90 10 Cuba
10 bring back wrecked vessel had
been blown up by Spanish man-of-war,
while trying TO deliver a cargo OF arms
and munitions 10 the insurgents, Is at
tracing interest here. This Is partly
due to the fact tina last December a
sailor named SANFORD Dougless made
affidavit before q notary IN this city
TO the effect that only a few weeks be
fore he had seen In a Spanish military
prison hospital a sailor from AleXan-
dria. va, named Matt Kersey, who told
him he was Of the Mascots crew. which
had been captured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09

George s. Kennard. the pastor Of the
church. Mr.. Meyer had been for long
time q faithful and efficient employee OF
Doford & Co. IN the operation OF their
tannory here
MIR. John Bailey, an old citizen Of the
Hope Mills nelghborhood, In this county.
also died Saturday night
Miss Ada NJ. Read OF this place, has
returned from a months visit TO friends
IN Washington, ID. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Naval Orders of Interest.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March, s.
Commander T.. +. Jewell has been 'pf-
dered as Inspector OF the Tenth LgnE
House District. at Buffalo, y. Y. AWlN
Both, succeeding Commander T.. Y. GlI.-'
ley placed on waiting orders. Cli-i-
Engineer c.. j. Burnap is directed % APP
pear before the Retiring Board. az WASH
ington. The order Transferring Ldeuttl-
ant J. Il. Murdoch from the Minneapolis
10 the Detroit is revoked, ana he is Or
dered 10 the Naval war Collegc, on MS
return from Europe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Mr.. Croker,s Niece Married.

FLUSHING. l.. l.. March S--Henry bow.
en-, prominent resident OF this place w..
married secretly Saturday night 10 Es','''
\. Il. Warren, niece OF Richard CloNel.
The ceremony was performed 10y ~.
Rev. Theodore Henderson. pastor OF pr,
Methodist church here. The bridal paif
LEFT town Immediately after the ceremony
The bride was formerly the WHO or
large dry-goods merchant in New AoiN'
but was recently divorced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
c,,.,,urcIe Caused Death

CHARLOTTESVlLLE, VA, March s.
Special. MIR. ". NJ. Crtzer died this
morning at o'clock at the residence or
his father-in-law. Mr. j. w. Bunch, in the
6)th year of his age. The immediate cause
OF his death was a carbuncle, which
formed on the back Of his neck about ten
DAYS ago The funeral service will take
place from the residence at 3 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Lester Trial Again Postponed.

DANVILLE. March S-CSreciaL)-The
case OF the Commonwealth vs.. w. W.
Lester charged with poisoning j. W. T..
Davis. OF Martinsville, year ago, was
called for retrial IN Henry County Court
to-day. but was again postponed, TINS
time on account OF the Illness OF child
OF Judge Mullen's. The case is now set
for fhe Aprll term
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Death of n Prominent Farmer.

STANTON. VA. March S.-(Special.)-
John T. Shields, aged 6s years one OF tho
most prominent farmers I'm this county,
oIed at his home, Mint Spring. to-
day. Mr.. Shields is survived by
his wife moe Martini. He was an unclo
OF Mrs. j. y. Mcfarland, and w. W..
King. OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
Indicted for Murder.

WOODSTOCK. VA, March s.-Spe-
cial)-The March term Of the County
Court was commenced here to-day. The
grand jury found Indictments against J.
~. Sbert and T. G.. Rice for the murder
OF Isaac Bowers. IN this county, In Janu-
airy last.
The case OF the Commonwealth against
Splitter, Moller, and Bowers Will be tried
al fhis term
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09

LURAY. VA, March -(speclal)--The
funeral OF Mr.. Isaac Meyer, one OF the
oldest citizens OF the town, who dieo
Saturday evening took place this morn
ing from the Baptist church, OF which
church deceased was a member. the fune-
ral services being conducted by Rev.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
D.o,, ~, an Icstecmcd Elder.

LURAY. VA. March s.-(Special.) Elder
John IL. Menefee died this morning at his
home near Brexler's Ferry. In this coun-
~. aged about rs years. lie had been for
MANY wears n minister Of the oid-schOol
Baptst denomination, and was held in
high esteem.