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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
VIII Give Them n Good Time.

NORFOLK, VA, February S.-tSpe-
cial.)-The local Joint Committee on Har-
Dor Improvement held meeting this eve
ming. and adopted an elaborate pro-
gramme for the entertainment OF the
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
on the occasion Of their visit to th@s port
next Saturday. The elegant steamer
New York. Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
COMPANY thas been placed at the com
mittee's disposal, and aboard her they
will inspect the harbor and Roads. A
luncheon will be rendered the committee
a. Hotel Chamberlin, Old Point, and they
will return TO Washington at night. a
conroittee will be sent to the capital
10 escort the congressman down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
PLAIN LANGUAGE.
From Ex-Governor Wilson, of West
Virginia.


CHARLESTON, KANAWHA COUNTY,
w. VA, February 2S.-(Special.)-In the
attempt to pick flaws in the Democratic
administration Of State affairs. charges
Of a sensational character have been
,trumped up by the Republicans imputing
against Ex-Governor T. Willis Wilson and
Auditor /. V. Johnson irregularities i'm Sc
curing 10 per cent. of the direct-taX fund
paid over by the government two years
ago Threats of a suit against the Audi
tor and his bondsmen to recover the
amount paid Mr.. Wilson and heirs OF
Beverly Tucker are made.
In an open letter to-day Governor Will
son puts a frost on the sensation. After an
exhaustive explanation Of the manner in
which the refunded direct-tax was Sc
cured, he concludes as follows: II was en-
pioyed by the State as It's agent, perform
ed the services to a much greater extent
than | contemplated when ] took the
agency; the Legislature appropriated the
money in payment for my services; l have
received my proportion according to con-
tract. and anybody who intimates TO the
contrary is not only slanderer but a
deliberate and wiful liar"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
second Sale OF Manfun.

HEATHSVILLE. VA. February %
Especial Hon. w. \. Jones became the
purchaser Of Mantua at the second sale
on Thursday last, at the price Of $3.50
The second sale was the result Of the
purchaser at the first failing to comply
with the terms. Mantua is one of the
largest and most desirable farms in our
county. and was lately owned by Thomas
II. Crane.
Mr. Jones was accompanied by Judge
DeArmond while on his visit here, and
the two members of the House Of Repre-
sentatives were the guests Of Hon. l.. Il.
Smith.
The farmers in this part Of the North
ern Neck are putting i'm early peas as
fast as the weather will permit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
CORCORAy ART GALLERY.
Opening of the New and Magnificent
Rufidfng I'm Warrington.

The new and magnificent Corcoran
Art Gallery. at the corner OF Seventeenth
street and New York avenue. northwest,
Washington, ID. c., was thrown open TO
the public Monday night. No formali-
ties were observed In the opening other
than the issuance OF 5000 invitations 10
persons prominent in the scientific So
cial. and political circles OF the capital.
IL was nearly three years ago that the
cornerstone OF the Art Gallery was laid.
IL was built entirely OF white marble. and
In the Neo-Grecian style OF architecture.
IL Is ecoxlB feet and its exterior Is Of
stately simplicity. The various pieces
OF sculpture and the many magnificent
paintings that adorned the rooms and
walls OF the old Corcoran Gallery. at
Pennsylvania avenue aud Seventeenth
street. together with many new figures,
have been placed Ia the new gallery.
Among the new statues OF most inter-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24

est is a group Of two figures represent.
ing the Visitation OF St. Elizabeth"
from the Louvre; gigantic figure 10
armor OF Arthur. King OF England. tina
cast OF which was moulded from one OF
the bronze figures surrounding the
sarcophagus OF Macmillan l.. in the
Franciscan church at Innsbruck; splen-
did seated figure TO Poseideppos. the
last OF the poets Of the new Attic comedy.
2si b. c.. taken from the Vatican Ia
Rome; the celebrated Callahan and
Wife" also from Rome. and the beautiful
winged figure OF Nike. from samothrake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
A horticultural convention.

There will be held at Charlottesville,
Va, on March ID at 10 o'clock a. NJ. a
horticultural convention TO take into
consideration important matters relating
TO the future Of fTuit-growing in Nir-
ginia Possibly a State horticultural So
cety will be organized. This meeting is
called by the Experiment station autho-
rites at Blacksburg. and will be adj
dressed by Captain c. T.. Vawter. Of the
Board of Control, and Professor VIII
liam b. Atwood. entomologist All nur-
serymen and fruit-growers are urged TO
attend. as matters Of critical Importance
viii be considered. The meeting will
be held in the Masonic Hall. corner Fifth
and Main streets. Headquarters will be
at Wrights Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
,,...,ge of Help for sick Children.

II Is a fact that our people have here
tofore not had the same opportunity for
having their children who suner from
chronic or lingering complaints treated
and cured by eminent specialists IN emil
dren's diseases as do the residents OF me
great cities where such skilled PHYSICIANS
res,de DIR Green. of No IS west Four
,eenth street. New York city, who Is be-
vond doubt the most successful specialist
In curing diseases OF children, offers 10
give free consultation by mail IN all
cases OF children's complaints. write Dr.
Green Immediately about your child. IL
certainly can be cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
NORFOLK PosTMAsrERsHIr.
VIII Try 10 Get Things Straight
Vessels In Collision.

NORFOLK, VA, February @.-(spe-
oial)-Mr. william T. Anderson. accom-
panied by Judge Thomas II. Wilcox and
other influential friends. left tonight for
Washington city. where they viii en-
dsavor 10 straighten out the complica-
ton regarding Mr. Anderson's appoint
ment 10 the postmastcrship Of this city.
Friends OF that gentleman are al loss
10 understand his being notified by the
department Of appointment IN the alb
scnce OF confirmation
The Councils Ordinance Committee
granted hearings tonight 10 OIL dealers
pending the adoption OF an ordinance
restricting the storage Of oil In the city
limits
1Ais morning about o'clock the clyde
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
Charged with burglary.

BOWLING GREEN. VA, February
23.-(Special.) -Charles Mosby, colored
youth about 10 years Old was brought
here last night and lodged I'm the county
jail He is charged with breaking in the
ticket-office Of the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad at Penola
and stealing SIS therefrom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24

BLOOMSBURY. PA. February a.
The bloomsbury Carpet Works. Magee
Garnet Works. and Reader store Com
pany. ell owned by the same persons,
failed yesterday. with liabilities OF 100000
The assets are not known. The failure
had been expected for some tine. The
plants are claimed TO be the best-eQulpped
La the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTHERN.
Ran Ento sIide--A Second Mis-
hap.

Ran into SIIde-A SecOh" MIS-
hap.
LYNCHBURG, VA, February S.-(Spe-
cisl. 1.-The Florida Special on the South
ern. which came along about midnight
last night, ran into heavy slide Just
above the city. The trucks Of the en-
CINE and the first car were derailed'
while the trucks of a Pullman were bad
lv broken BY contact with a large piece
OF rock. and the steps on one sac OF
the other six cars were also broken.
Fortunately, no one was hurt although
the passengers were somewhat snaheh'
The train left about 6 o'clock this morn
ing on its southern journey. and wnen
abou, a mile below the city another
narrow escape from wreck was made.
cave-in had occurred in deep cut
and but for the prompt action or
tramp In waving the train down, 1t would
have collided with the obstruction wilh'
perhaps, serious results.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24
Judge white and Washington and

LYNCHBURG. VA, February 28.-(Spe-
cial)-It is reported that Judge Stafford
G.. White Of this judicial circuit. will
be elected professor Of constitutional
law at Washington and Lee University
TO succeed the late John Randolph
Tucker Judge Whittle declined a pro-
fessorship at this institution last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-24

ACCOUNT UNITED STATES OF THIS
BONDS STOCKS OWNED ABsOIlITEI.Y COMPANY
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II. ASSETS.

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r LENS FALLS INSURANCE. COMPANY OF GLENs FALLS N Il
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upon which than years interest ~ due
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12

By tho acceptance Of the active
and regular duties of District Ma
gistrate by Judge Wilcox, the
position of Hawaiian interpreter
in the courts, 80 ably performed
for many years by that gentleman,
has become vacant. The Execu-
tive is considering the question of
whether to have the Office filled
permanently or simply to employ
a Hawaiian interpreter when the
services of one is actually required.
When Chief Justice Judd returns
from the United States, and not
before, the question will be de-
cided. John e. Bush is a candi-
date for the position and is pro-
badly the most competent man
available.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12

Whatever question there may
have been as to who should get
the liquor saloon license for the
old Bay Horse premises is decid-
cd. William Cunningham has
the promise OF the license in writ
ing and his bondsmen have been
accepted. He will get his license
a. soon as the premises are put
INTO condition approved by the
Marshal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12

A half crazy native woman was
arrested this morning and is held
pending investigation into her
sanity.
The big tree in front of McIn-
tyres grocery store is covered
with ladybirds in process Of hatch
ing out.
The finest of breakfast sausages
are to be had at the Central Meat
Market on Nuuanu avenue. Tele-
phone 104.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. r. Walker have
issued invitations to an lat home"
with dancing on Tuesday evening
of next week.
Olahune is Japanese woman
who was fined a dollar this morn
ing by Judge Wilcox for throwing
dirty water into the street.
The Kapahulu property adver-
tised to be sold on Saturday last
by j. f. Morgan was withdrawn,
as was also the stallion Earl
Spencer"
Anxious eyes are commencing
to scan the horizon for sight of
the missionary bar kentineM Morning
Star, now more than due from
San Francisco.
Ten ordinary DRINKS were fined
80 and costs each today. w.
Crewes received thirty days for
the same offense, he being q
chronic offender.
The KAPPA premises at Kalihi,
sole under foreclosure of mort
gage by Jas. F. Morgan at noon
today, were bid in by A. G. NJ.
Robertson for $1,000.
School teachers in town are
especially addressed by N. s.
Sachs today. Ladies in general
will find it to their advantage to
watch his space in this paper.
The Board of Health will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the usual
hour instead of Wednesday. The
change is made on account of the
expected arrival of the Gaelic on
Wednesday.
| II. G. Norton of Waianae is in
town today. He has taken con-
tract for grading about 9 miles OF
track for the railroad from Wal
amaze towards Kaena Point. On
the Goth Of June work will com.
mence all along the extension.
In the case of Solomon Ed wards
accused of assault and battery or
T. J. Christley, the defendant wal
found guilty and fined SIS and
costs by Judge Wilcox this morn
ing. The trouble arose over tn,
breaking down of a fence across ,
right of way.
Sorenson & Lyle are doing tn.
necessary repairs to the U. 8. S
Msrion's engine bed. The me
chanics are working under diff
culties, having very narrow space
in which to operate. They hav,
to work by candle light and in I
lying position.
Executive officer G. B. Rey-
nolds of the Board of Health re-
serves any statement of what hi
deems necessary to be done at tn,
Leper Settlement, as a result OF
his recent visit of observation
with Secretary Charles Wilcox
: for his report to the Board o
Health.
E. Ross, a second-class fireman
on the U. s. s. Marion, was &C
, cidentslly drowned while bathing
ON Saturday evening about
O'Clock. Up to 3 o'clock thi
afternoon the body had not beef
recovered, although the ship
, diver has made continuo GUS effort
to find it.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Rudolph Spreckels is in the
city.
Representative Hanuna is over
from Maui.
Senator G. N. Wilcox Of Kauai
came over on the Hall.
Concert by the Government
band at Emma square tonight.
Senator Fl. p. Baldwin was one
of the arrivals on the Claudine.
A Japanese troupe is now per-
forming in the Bristol pavilion.
The Gaelic should be in tomor-
row night with 10 days. later news.
The Sons of st. George will
hold a meeting this evening at
7:3O.
If you want photographs or
crayon portraits cheap, see what
B. Lichtig says elsewhere.
Kaaikaula was found guilty of
assaulting Kaahia and fined IS
and costs by Judge Wilcox.
Demetrius George Camsrinos
has a guardianship notice, relative
to P. G. Camarinos, in this paper.
The T. F. Lansings have gone
to their summer Waiahole
on windward Oahu-for the sum-
mer.
Rev. Alexander Macintosh and
his son Eneas will return from
Victoria on the Warrimoo next
Friday.
Fred. j. Turner has leased his
Punahou premises to A. Barnes
and moved to Emma street near
Beretania.
Twelfth of July in the morn
ing" when orange and green in
Ireland suspend their truce-just
for the day.
A Waikapu party consisting Of
Mrs. j. s. Walker, Miss Corn well
and Mrs. w. p. Boyd are booked
for the Claudine tomorrow.
The big ship Roanoke is dis.
charging dirt and gravel ballast
on Oceanic wharf previous to
loading sugar for New York.
Meohanics' Home. corner Hotel
and Nuuanu streets, lodging by
day, week or month. Terms: 26
and so cents per night. 81, and
81. 25 per week.
The Hawaiian Cycle Il Manu-
featuring Co. make speciality Of
fine bicycle repair work. Give
them trial if you want salts
factory job in that line. .
Curtis J. Lyons, director of the
Weather Bureau, has issued in
printed form the Weather Record
for Honolulu and the Hawaiian
Islands for 1894 and 1896.
Alex. Bolster, one of the ian,
cient and honorable" typographers
Of Honolulu, has returned to town
from protracted stay at Kohale
looking much rejuvenated.
If you want Decoy Duck, Plov
or Decoys, Duck Calls, Plovel
Calls and any such supplies call Al
the Pacific Cycle & Manufacturing
Co., Love building, Fort street.
F. b. McStocker and family
have moved into the city from thu
beach. The Macfarlane cottage
formerly occupied there by then
has been taken by Lieut.. Stoney
U. s. N, and family.
City Carriage 90, j. 8. And.
rade. manager. If you want ,
hack with good horse and care.
full driver ring up Telephone lib
corner Of Fort and Merohsn
streets. Hack at all hours. =
A native woman was found dead
in a King street lodging hous,
yesterday afternoon. DR.. Elmer
son examined the body and gave
it as his opinion that heart disease
was the cause of death. No in
quest was deemed necessary.
At the Saturday evening meet
ing of the Hsgey Social Club, 9
committee consisting of j. T
Stewart. j. A. Mehrten, E. b
Thomas, j. w. Ysrndley and G
H. White was appointed to make
arrangements for the July socials
Tt,s ann fbipo IN taka an Orde
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
Notice.

The Cows belonging to Enterprise
Dairy have been examined, by Gov
eminent Order, and not one was
found diseased.
Buy your milk there. 654.1W
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-07-12
Everyone
Likes
It.

No more struggling Of the shoulders
when requested to take q dose Of
Castor Oil. DIR. Cummins Tasteless
Castor Oil has dispensed with all dis
agreeable expressions connected with
taking Castor Oil.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-15
EXECUTIVE DisApPRovAL.


Special Dispatch TO the standard.
Boise. March li-Goycrnor st"uncnhcrg
yesterday vetoed n Of the bills lcfI In HIS
hands. approved two aud has several re-
msining To be- acted upon. one Of the
bills vetoed was for the establishment Of
Clearwater county. In Withholding Ap-
proval Of this measure the governor says.
"The consideration OF this hill presents
many interesting questions. In the hrst
place the people OF the northern portion
Of Shoshonc county petition Tor s'gr"gd-
ton as outlined IN the hill under review
but the petitions OF the citi2cnS OF the
southern portion pray FOR the passage OF
the hill introduced by Hon, g. q. Fuller.
;, eregating the counties of Shoshonc,
Idaho and NcE Perez aud forming there
from new county.
Continuing, the governor states that
there il NO evidence before him to show
that the people dcsirr to hc cut on with
such territory rs that included In the hill.
n am constrained he says. TO Withhold
approval | feel that this II the only safe
course. for In ease the law Il needed they
have their remedy with other lcgisla-
lures: on the other hand. irrcparab" IN
jury might be- entailcd by the hill bccom-
Ing a law
Another of the bills vetoed Is that re-
ducing the salaries OF the state officers
and Judges THE economy attempted In
this hill the governor says, Y not only
regard as false but entirely uncnllcd for
While committed To tho principle OF true
economy in public AFFAIRS, | cannot give
approval tn a measure that reduces the
compensation of state officials TO the
grade of ordinary clerkshps.'
h.. luu.lx Of
the state from the stock OF non-r.sidents
has also met with executive disapprovat
Among the other bills vetoed are senate
bill No. 100. to repeal the provision for the
appointment OF u deputy clerk OF the SUI
preme court at lewiston house bill No,
a. to repeal the law regulating IN. estab-
lishment of ferries hous" joint resolution
to submit an amendment TO the constl-
tuition providing for payment for hx"d
annual salaries To county officers. The
bills still unacted on are two irrigation
measures. the bill 10 remit penalties on
delinquent taxes and the hill to establish
a state board OF arbitration.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-15
ANOTHER BIG MEETING.
London symps,hi,er. with Greece and
Crete Resolve.

London March li.-Rctwccn 10000 and
i0Ooo people crowded the approaches to
Trafalgar square this afternoon TO ex-
press sympathy with Greece and crete
and according to the posters announcing
the meeting. to assist the diplomatists To
make up their minds, The gathering was
made up of - less respectfully dressed
class than the great Hyde park meeting
of week ago.
The windows of the clubs aud hotels
facing on the square aud the approaches
To II wer" filled with spectators Tho
Greek colors were worn by a majority OF
those present aud many Greek flags were
displayed. The proceedings began AZ Z
O'Clock. tn. speakers including Rev. Dr.
John clifford the well known Free
church minister. aud the following mem-
bers Of the house of commons: Hon.
Michael Duvitt. y. \ Charming. h, q.
Morton and invclock Wilson, Miss Flor
ence Belgnrnir, NJ J. llolyoke and other
prominent sympathizcrS with the move
ment of the political union of Crete with
Greece arrived In the procession. The
bands and the banners with III. speakers
occupied siN platforms. The resolutions
were similar In protest 10 those adopted
az the Hyde park meeting aud In general
terms stated the Greek reply to the idcn-
tiCal notes Of the powers offered as a
satisfactory basis OF settlement.
The meeting appointed its chairman and
the various speakers as u deputation to
present the resolutions 10 Lord Salisbury.
The adoption OF the resolutions WIS greet.
cd with loud cheering. mingled with hoot-
ing for Lord salisbury. who the pro-
gramme OF the meeting declared. WAS still
determined upon war In spite of the wish
OF the people OF Great Britain.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-15

followed for three minutes and then
Woods. with his swollen face and puffy
pneumatic headgear. was taken on for
the hardest work NJ the day. Corhett
continued his practice II punching on
the brcakaway and succeeded In max
ing Woods decidedly unhappy. despite
the leather protection. Each OF the four
men was given two rounds and the suc
ceeding rundown ended the training
for the day. White declared at the
finish that his man has shown So much
Cleverncss In the work at clos" quar-
ters that further practice at that style
OF fighting viii he abandoned, To-
morrow's training viii be very light,
and Tuesday Corhctt will do no work
beyond a short walk.
Corbctt received numerous calls to-
day. one of them being from James G,
Nealon of san Francisco, who. In addi-
tiou to being a prominent politician ON
the coast is noted as handhall eN-
pert. Nealon played game with the
fighter during the afternoon and spent
the evening at Shaw's Springs. James
Wakely Of New York who viii bet
81 500 at 10 To- ON Curbett. was another
prominent caller, taking luncheon at
the springs. and Major Hughes of Lou
isvills also spent several hours at the
champions camp.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-15
THE NEW SENATE.
Vice President Hobart will Call II to
Order at Noon To-Day.

Washington March 4-Nice President
Hobart will rap the senate to order at
noon tomorrow for the beginning of the
work of the Fifty-hflh congress. The
week does not now promise 10 be busy
one In the senate except In the event that
the arbitration treaty between this coun-
try and Great Britain is considered. Sem
stor Davis. chairman Of the foreign re-
ldtions committee. said he would fore.
the question Of ratification to as speedy
determination. as 1t would be possible to
do. The treaty will be considered In ex-
ecutive session. There will be consider
able opposition to IL, even In Its amended
form. but the friends OF the treaty assert
that there will not be 10 exceed ~ op-
posing votes, when the final result Is an
nounced.
Some nominations are expected on Mon
day and there may he brief cxecuiiv,
session to permit their reference TO COM
mittees. \ number Of bills. a ma jofity
OF which will be- those which failed in the
last congress. will be introduced during
the week. hut as none OF them can hc
taken up until they receive committee a..
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-15
BUTLER GIVES UP.


San Francisco. March H.-Frank
Butler alias Ashe. alias Newman. the
accused murderer of Captain Lee Wei
Ter. Arthur Preston and Charles Bur
CESS. has decided Ia give up his fight
against the efforts Of the Australian
police To- secure his eNtradition from
this country. lie gives as his reasons
for this action that he has not hope
that the United States supreme court
will reverse District Judge Morrow
and that he cannot stand the cost of
carrying the matter 10 the court Of
last resort Butler said that he had
considered the matter and had come To
the conclusion that he felt confident
the supreme court would decide against
him, and that an appeal would give
him nothing but pustponement Of
the day upon which he would have To
return TO Australia 10 answer for the
crimes with which nc stands charged.
In this. in view of the matter. h. con
sidercd IL hest for him not to longer op-
pose the matter of his cNtraditiOn. III
timately he said, he would have 90 60
on trial for his life, and the sooner the
thing was over. the better IL would h.
for him. He will go back and face his
accusers and depend upon the loop
holes Of the Australian criminal laws
for his escape from the gallows.