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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
FIGHT OVER a Triple
In the ConI-FieIds of southwest Nfr-
yinia-Injunction.

POCAHONTAS. VA, April 2.-(Spe-
cial)-The Southwest Virginia Improve
ment Company has taken possession Of
and is now guarding the tipple to the
Browning mines, which was built some
time since by agreement on land be-
longing TO the Southwest Virginia I'M
provement Company. Mr.. Browning had
withdrawn from the 'coal-pool," and re-
fused 10 sell his output with the output
of the other mines. and the company
served notice on him Thursday night,
and to-day took possession and tore up
some of the track leading TO the Brown
ing tipple. An injunction restraining the
Southwest Virginia Improvement Com
many has been granted to-day Dy CIR
cuit-Judge Depuy, OF Roanoke. At pre-
sent the Southwest Company is in pos
session. and the injunction is not ex-
pected TO be acted upon until some time
tomorrow.
Colonel A. J. May came from Taze-
well to-day. Mr.. 5. ID. May having ar
rived yesterday This Is the hrm OF A
! e. s ID. May, the company's attor-
neys. From the present outlook IL seems
that ALI may go off quietly, but both
the company and Colonel Browning are
firm. Public feeling is divided, many
holding that the company is right In
taking possession, while, perhaps. as
many contend its action is piece OF
tyranny. This is a portion OF the coal
deld i'm which the strike OF 1888 occurred
10 which the militia was called,
There is now some probability OF an
agreement by which Browning Is 10 dump
his coal at another point. ana Iew
mon are left in charge Of the present
tinnle This seems only temporary ar
.'i,i,,an,ant the issue remaining the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
NO QUORUM At FRANKFORT.
Silver Democrats Responsible
Change In Blackburn Programme.

FRANKFORT, KY. April 2.-The
Blackburn forces are beginning to be-
lieve there will be no election of a
United States senator at the extra ses-
sion. and they will fight accordingly.
The silver Democrats prevented quo
rum at to-day's joint session, only sixty
five members, including gold Democrats,
answering to their names. A ballot was
taken. however, and it resulted as fol-
lows: Hunter, So; Davie, I; Boyle,
/. The silver Democrats and two others
refused to answer TO their names.
There being no quorum, the joint session
stood adjourned when the formal ballot
was announced.
The Hunter people said the reason the
opposition broke a quorurl was that
they feared some more members were
coming to Hunter to-day. The real rea-
son was that the gold Democrats were
about to spring the name OF Senator IL.
l.. Martin. and the Blackburn people
were afraid of the risk at this juncture.
After the joint session, Senator Martin
said that the movement to make him
a candidate was wholly unauthorized,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
ARTILLERY FOR CRETE.
Russia, at Least, Has Sent a Noun
thin uattery.

LONDON, April I'm the House of
Commons to-day, Right Hon. George n.
Curzon, Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs. replying TO a question by j. G..
s. MacNeill. anti-Parnelite member tor
South Donegal. stated that the admirals
commanding the foreign squadrOns In
Cretan waters had asked their respective
governments to send three mountain
guns each to Crete. Mr.. Curzon added
that he was not aware of the character
of the replies Of the Powers to this re-
quest, If. indeed. any answer had been
made. except in the case OF Russia, which
government he said was sending
mountain battery 10 Crete, In accordance
with the recommendation of the Russian
admiral.
GLADSTONE ON CRETAN RULER.
LONDON. April 2.-Tbe Hon. Phillip
]. Stanhope. Member of Parliament for
Burnley has received a letter from Mr..
Gladstone, in which the ex-Prlme Min
ister says he hopes that Parliament
Will firmly resist the claim of the Powers
10 choose a ruler for the Cretans. The
Powers Mr. Gladstone adds, are entitled
TO claim that whoever shall be selected
as Prince Of Crete shall be disposed and
able to fairly recognize Ottoman sove-
reignty in the island. but beyond
that the selection Of a ruler Is purely
Cretan affair
GREEK BLOCKADE TOMORROW.
LONDON, April 2.-The Star, in its
issue OF this afternoon asserts that II has
authority for the statement that the
blockade of the ports of Greece by the
Powers will begin on Sunday, April 4th.
TURKEY GROWING WARLIKE.
ONSTANTINOPLE. April 2.-The re-
ports of fighting in Crete. which are being
received here daily, are making very
bad impression upon the government. ana
the people alike, and in consequence the
Porte has informed representatives Of the
Turkish Government abroad that the
present position is no longer tenable. This
Information is accompanied by declara-
tion on the part OF the Porte that unless
settlement Of the Cretan difficulty shall
be speedily reached, the Porte will pro-
pose to the Powers that Turkey take mat
ters into her own hands 1t is also fear
ed here that q blockade of Greece by the
warships of the Powers will hasten a
conflict between the Turks and Greeks
on the frontier Of Thessaly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
HONOR PRESIDENT PATTERSON.
savings Bank Presents Him win
Handsome Chest of silVerware.

The Savings Bank OF Richmond one OIL
the most successful Of the financial in
stitutions Of this city, and whose pros
peritv i'm these stringest times is remark
able was opened eight years ago on
Thursday. The anniversary was ceie-
brated Yesterday by a meeting OF the
BOARD of Directors, which was marked
bv a most pleasant incident
Dr. n. A Patterson has been preSiueht l
of the bank from its institution anO
much of its success is due 10 his wise
and prudent management. As marx OF
their esteem. his associates on the Doard
presented him with handsome chest Oh
silverware. Judge George L.. Chrlstlan
made the presentation in fellcltous ana
congratulatory little speech, and Dr. Pat
terson in accepting the Deautliul slIt'
EXPRESSED his appreciation OF II as an
evidence of the confidence and esteem Oh
his business associates, which he valued
above silver and gold.
The present is "A large antique OAK
chest with brass trimmings, elaDorately
gotten M by the NOWlan Company, Jew
elers. containing a complet set of sterling
silver tableware. consisting OF table
spOons teaspoons. table knives, forks,
berry and sugar spoons. pickle forks, but
ter knives &c. A brass plate on top OF
the chest bears this inscription: Pre-
sented TO Dr. X. a. Patterson by the
BOARD of Directors of the Savings Bank
of Richmond as token of appreciation
of mis- services as president of the bank,
April l. 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03

the Governor this morning to send nifty
tents at once. They were forwarded on
the first train. but will have TO make
several miles OF the journey by Skin
The State is doing all In its power TO
assist the delta people. but from the de-
pleted condition of her treasury she can
offer little else than the labor OF her
able-bodied convicts. Thousands OF delta
negroes are now homeless. and will re-
main SO until the foods subside. but
the planters are feeding and caring for
their hands as far az possible.
BODIES OF FLOOD VICTIMS FOUND.
ST. LOUIS. MO. April 2.-The special
from Cairo. H., TO the Scripps-McRae
Press Association states that information
was brought to Cairo by a commercial
traveller that a relief boat yesterday
found the bodies of young girl, an aged
woman. and child in a flooded house
on the Missouri side of the river, at
point about thirty miles south OF New
Madrid. The people =. l either starved
to death or died of fright The water
was at the caves Of the house, and the VIC
tins were i'm the attic. A negro and
white man are also reported as having
been found starved 10 death on the plat
form of a temporary refuge In the same
locality.
FLOOD REMAINS SERIOUS.
ST. PAUL. MINI. April 2.-The flood
in this region and other Mississippi river
points in the State, and In South Dakota.
remains serious. The river rose here to-
day. showing 1874 feet. or pa feet above
the danger line. Mr.. Huddleson- or
Prescott. was drowned this morning
while trying to cross the South ST. Paul
Belt-Line bridge, although he had been
warned of the danger. No teams have
been allowed to cross the bridge, but he
insisted on crossing on horseback. Horse
and rider were swept off into deep water
but the horse SWAN ashore when Huddle-
son went down.
Between Minneapolis and st. Paul, 1000
families have been made homeless.
They lived on the flats along the river
side. and In the lowlands of West ST.
Paul. The families that lived 10 the left
of the interurban bridge at Minneapolis
have been driven out, and a vast body
OF water rushes over the spot where their
homes used TO be. 1t has swept away
many houses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
Entertainment at the Y. NJ G. A.
Last Night.

The ninth entertainment of the star
course of the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation took place IN the Assembly Hall
~ that institution last night. and was a
signal success. The large room was crowd
ed and the audience was representative
one No more attractive programme mas
heen rendered at the Young Mems Chrls-
ian Association this season, and the high
degree of appreciation evidenced by those
t.hoee in charge of and those participating
In the entertainment. Mr.. Mckenzie Cor
5on of New York, the tenor Of the eve
Ming. scored several successes, his seiec-
them with all the pathos and expression
REQUIRED. - u,-,..,o, .ho
Miss Bertha Lucas. OF Washington, the
,,toiinist was captivating. Her rendition Of
~ numbers assigned her was excellent.
The monoiogoist. Miss Irene Rowland. also
OF Washington. was seVeral times shcoIed'
g,be nerformance was one OF high order.
and was fully appreciated by the music
loving people present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03

Mr.. Willie d. Price. of Green Bay. Is in
the city on business.
Mr.. f. n. Finke. who has been very III.
Is now improving slowly.
Rev A. j. Barton, assistant secretary
of the Foreign Mission Board. will preach
at the Barton Heights Baptist church to-
morrow morning.
Rev. Edward Holyoke. pastor OF Cal.
vary Baptist church, Providence, X. IL
will preach at the Second Baptist churcn
tomorrow. both morning and night.
Misses Sallie and Ada Wilson. of No. Q
south Morris street h2Ye gone over 10
Petersburg to attend the dedication OF
the Second Baptist church. OF that city.
Mr.. II. c. Franklyn. OF west Grace
street. accompanied by his daughter. Miss
Minnie Lee, is on a pleasure Jaunt 10
Jacksonville, ST. Augustine, nd Tampa,
Fla.
Mrs. General Craighill. OF Washington
city. arrived In the city Thursday night.
and will spend several weeks with her
brother DR. George w. Jones. at 500 east
Franklin street
The ladies interested in the North Caro-
lima Room of the Confederate Memorial
Society will hold a meeting at Mrs. James
w Gordons, % north Laurel street. April
9Th. at II o'clock.
l. l.. Sutherland only holds the note OF
the Independent Ice Company. which fall
ed ON Thursday. for SlI.7s, and not a
demand note for SlOO. as might nave
been Inferred from the published reports
of the assignment.
The Woman's Christian Association will
hold their annual meeting on Wednesday.
This being the tenth anniversary OF the
association all friends who will con9ider
IN n privilege to contribute TO the cause
will have the opportunity OF doing so on
this occasion.
Miss Edyth Carter Beveridge, OF this
city. who has already an enviable fame as
an artist. has an interesting article en-
titled 'The Richmond Howitzers" In the
current number OF the illustrated Ameri-
Ran. with excellent illustrations from Pho
tographs by the author.
Mr.. lack Cohen, Washington corresponds
ent Of the Atlanta Journal. arrived In
Richmond Thursday night. and is visiting
his sister. Mrs. Barton II. Wise MI.
Cohen has not been very well Tor some
weeks and will remain here until his
health is entirely restored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
Funeral of Mrs. Mamie G. Jones.

The funeral of Mrs Mamie G. Jones.
whose death at 1920 o'clock yesterday
morning. at her residence, No. Sl4 north
Twenty-seventh street. was announced in
the Dispatch. will take place at 3 o'clock
this afternoon from the Third Christian
church. OF which she was a Jealous and
active member The ball-bearers will be
Messrs. w. T. Atkinson Frank y. Waller,
Thomas Murdock. Luther 5. Camp, John
Pearman. and Herbert Ware.
Mrs. Jones was a most estimable Chris
tian lady. and enjoyed the affectionate
regard Of a wide circle of friends. She
was the wife of Mr.. @. II. A Jones. ship
ping clerk of the j. b. Pace Tobacco Com
pany. a daughter OF the late Milton 5.
Cottrell, and niece of Mr.. S. S. Cottrell
She is survived by her husband. three
daughters. and three sons She was the
aunt of Mr.. H. w. Cottrell, who was
reared as a member of her family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
ANTI-RAILROAD VICTORY.
Commission Hill Passes the Tennes-
see Legislature.

NASHVILLE, TENN, April 2.-Never
in the State Of Tennessee has such vic
tory been won against the railway com
panles as was won to-day. when the Sem
ate passed the Railroad Commission bill
The fight against this measure by the cor
porations has been a bitter one, and every
means the ingenuity OF lobbyists, with
unlimited funds, could invent has been
brought 10 bear 10 defeat the measure. IL
has been the sole topic In the legislative
halls for the last two months, and the
people OF the State have been aroused 10
the highest pitch.
The House passed the measure several
davs ago. but the Senate amended IL so
as 10 make It's operations ineffective. The
House refused TO concur and several con-
ferences were held by committees appoint
ed The fight has been on In the Senate
for the last last two weeks, and the de-
hate was the most interesting ever wit
messed In this chamber. The vote resulted.
AYES. Is; nays. l3-with two senators abb
sent. The Republicans fought solidly
OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
HIS BODY EN- ROUTE.
FRANK u. sTEGERs REMAINS 70
DE BURIED IN RICHMOND.
HIS BROTHER IDENTIFIES THEn.
All That Is Mortal of the Unfortus
nnte Man VIII Reach Richmona
To-MOrrow MorDing-May He Ins
tered with Masonic Hon0rs.

The remains OF Frank ID. Steger, the
ex-secretsry OF the Mutual Assurance
Society OF Virginia, who committed sui
eide In New Orleans on Monday last, are
now en- route TO this city. They will
probably reach here tomorrow morning,
and IL Is understood will be buried In
the family section at Hollywood. per.
haps with Masonic honors.
The following special telegram from
New Orleans was received by the Dis.
patch last night:
wv. o. Steger, brother OF Frank ID.
Steger. late secretary OF the Mutual As.
surance Society of Virginia. who COM
mitted suicide I'm the Palace Hotel on
st. Charles street. on Monday, arrived
In the city from Richmond this morning.
He Immediately proceeded to the under.
taking parlors OF F. Laudunley s. Co..
where the body has been held. One look
at the corpse was sufficient 10 show him
that the remains were those of mis- un-
fortunate brother. He was greatly af-
fected By the incident.
"Mr. Steger would say nothing of tha
circumstances surrounding the death OF
hts brother. He made arrangements with
Mr. Laudumley TO ship the body 10 Rich
mond this evening. He said that he
wanted 1t inferred there in the family
section.
"Mr. Steger subsequently proceeded to
the Office of Coroner Lemonnier. where he
was given a certificate OF his brothers.
death. He was also given the personal
effects of the deceased. including tho
watch which led TO the identification OF
the deceased"
Steger was a Mason. having been con-
nected with Dove Lodge. No. 81, and was
a charter-member of st. Andrews Com
mandery, No. l3. Knight Templars. II
is understood that his Masonic brethren
will accord him burial with the rites OF
the order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
ELOPEMENT IN HIGH LIFE.
Georgia's Governors 17-fear-Ofd
SON Narries a 1s-Near-Old Girl.

ATLANTA, GA, April "A special
from Rome, Ga. 10 the Constitution says
that }. T. Atkinson, the H-year-old son
OF Georgia's Governor, was married to-
day 10 Ada Byrd, H-yearold Atlanta
girl. The bride Is the granddaughter or
Mrs. Mary r.. Bryan the authoress.
Governor Atkinson and {. L. Byrd, the
brides father, offered Sicl 10 any officer
who would arrest the eloping couple ard
nrevent them from marrying. The boy
Slipped away from the Executive Mansion
here In Atlanta yesterday morning, ana
went to Kingston. He found his sweet
heart with relatives near there. An APP
pointment was made for to-day. and the
went TO Rome and registered as j. L.
Atkinson and wife The police found them
and notified the Governor, who LETT At
Ianta tonight for Rome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03

look at the ethnic religions OF the Per-
slams. based on astrology; the worship
OF the moon. the clouds. ietiehlsm, poly
theism pantheism. monotheism, Children
repeat ali the history OF the race In these
respects: they cherish stones. and flowers.
and pay reverence 10 the stars, tney pic
ture ali manner OF things in the clouds.
A child, be said, VIII become peter
the ages OF fetlchism. Their ideas want
nutriment. but they are the strong foun-
dations and the basis OF Christianity
Dr Hall then spoke OF the adolescence
of the child which begins at the age Of
IL and lasts for about ten years. 1t is a
perlod OF ferment. during which every
Thing changes-the hair. the muscles, the
temperature increases: bones grow
rapidlv' calibre OF the arteries increases
about one third In three years; touch Is
modified taste changes strangely. and
sense undergoes a transformation: the
ear-centres enlarge. and music and the
sounds in nature become more impressive.
some bows become dumb bound, others
loduacious. II is the age when boys are
imbued with a passion Tor concealing and
lying. and girls for novel-readinS. The
Impulse for change reaches its highest
consummatIon. This period witnessed the
birth of emotion. and. most important
of all. introspection. The subjective
states are dangerous, and should oe en-
earlier stages of this period are really a
second infancy. There Is great need OF
morality and religion. and an unreserved
devotion TO some cause higher than self.
DR.. Hall was loudly applauded when he
took his seat and many Of the audience
fiocked around the rostrum TO greet him:
Professor Boatwright announced that
the Thomas course OF lectures was at an
end.
AT THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE.
Yesterday morning DR.. Hall addressed
the students OF the Woman's College.
His lecture lasted for three quarters OF
an hour, and the subject was Common
Sense" He dwelt particularly upon the
Importance of physical exercise to the
highest attainments. and the necessity
for perfect health. THE greatest danger
of youth" said DR.. Han, us emotional
perversion."
Dr. Hall will leave for home this morn s
ing. He said last night that he had been
more than delighted with his visit. He
had been particularly nierested in anG the
more than all, in the Davis Museum.
There was so much to be seen here that
ne had made arrangements to return ana
spend two weeks here about Christmas
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
so Cents.

lust think OF fl II you wear sizo
~ 2 or 2ia. you can get a pair OF g
oxford Ties. fine grade. at 5oc.. On sale
to-day and Monday.
You should also see the new Ox-Blood
WeIted Shoes for walking. both for
ladies and gentlemen. They are just the
thing now 70. early spring. These OK
Blood Boots. in laced or button. are just
the thing TO be worn with the new.
style suits for ladies. Price. $50.
THE MODEL, GT Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
SHOT HIS OWN FOOT.
An EarIy-Morning Fracas on the
Fffth-Street bridge.

Messrs. George L. Pollock and b. Ii.
Bullock were arrested early this morning,
charged with being disorderly and were
lodged at the Second Police-Station. Bull
lock was also charged with firing a pistol
in the street The latter was temporarily
in charge of the Fifth-Street bridge when
Pollock arrived on the scene. and. accord
ing to Bullock. created disturbance
Bnllock telephoned from the almshouse
for the police. but on their arrival no spe-
cific charge could be preferred against
Pollock. and they declined to arrest him.
Pollock and Bullock then had some diff
cultv on the bridge, and a revolver in the
nocket of the latter was discharged
wounding its owner in the foot. The police
ret,,rne1 10 the scene and arrested both
mon charging them as aboye.
Robert Vine was arrested last night
charged with stealing "A side-saddle, the
property Of Messrs. Moore q Rose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
GOOD NEWS FOR CHILDREN.
Second Set of Brownie Primers Now
Ready ut the Dispatch.

The second set 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 "Bonny Birds" merry Mice"
Jack, the Giant" and "The Fox's
Story" and are filed with pictures and
stories that cannot fail TO please the
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 the
Dispatch office. No extra charge for mall
ing BE sure 10 state that you want the
second set, and address Book Depart
ment the Dispatch Company, Richmond,
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
u,bIe society Anniversary.

Tho Rible Society OF Virginia will hold
,ts eiehtv-fourth anniversary meeting at
Centenary Methodist ch9ren ,,en On Spnday nles q.
49,, Of Trinity College. Durham. n. c..
uJi' iii deliver the address. DR.. Kilgo Is a
dc sneaker. and will be heard with plea
sure. IL, 90 ,ha hoara WAS
"a ,'asterdav afternoon, when reports
ns.u Mere submitted and the present officers
w. w.. dominated for reelection on Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
cREENyILLE UNDER WATER.
streets of the Misnissfppf city NOW
Nnxignble Only by BOnt.

JACKSON, MISS, April 2-Ihe oniy
change in the situation in the delta Is
for the worse The water IL still pour
ing through the breaks. and encroachins
','on ns nlaces heretofore thought above the
Sanger-line. Plantations never before
,,,aar water are now submerged. The
streets OF Greenville are navigabie only
bv boats. the food from above having
met and Joined forces with that from
below & Nearly one thousand families In
creenville are surrounded by water. al
though some portions OF the httie cry
are still dry. The levees there sun ho'u'
however. ..nh.a
The citizens OF Huntington teiesfaphea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
AUSTRIAN CABINET RESIGNS.
Count Badeni Unable to Maintain
Liberal Majority In Hcichsrath.

VIENNA, April count Badeni. Prime
Minister OF Austria, rendered to the En-
peror this morning the designations or
himself and his entire cabinet
The reason for the resignation OF the
Cabinet is the fact that Count Badeni
found il impossible to maintain a Lib
eral majority in the recently-elected
Relchsrath The Emperor has requested
Count Badeni 10 form a new ministry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-03
COLONEL GRANT DECLINES.
He Cannot Consider Position Onered
Uim-His Disappointment.

NEW YORK, April 2.--Police-Commis-
sioner Grant to-day sent the following
dispatch 10 President Mckinley:
"Wuliam Mckinley. President OF the
United States, Washington:
"Although you were pleased TO urge
me 10 think over the matter. it is i'm
possible for me to consider the position
of Assistant Secretary of War, which
YOU were good enough to offer me.
II therefore. decline, with thanks, the
appolntment. at the same time regretting
mat l am not TO serve your administra-
ton. for which / worked earnestly
fsigned FIRED. ID. GRANT"