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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
ANOTHER TREASURE SHIP.
The LOng-Ovcrdue Excelsior Ar
rIves-KIOpdiISe Starvation.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 15.-The
long-overdue steamer Excelsior, which
left st. Michaers, Alaska. for this port
six weeks ago, but was compelled to
put back to Unalaska for repairs, ar
rived this morning. with sixty-three pas
sengers and about 81 100000 in. gold.
or those who came down from Alaska,
all but two are known to have money,
but few were communicative enough TO
admit how much they have.
All unite in confirming the stories al
ready told Of the impending danger OF
famine at Dawson City during the
coming winter. They say there are at
least 1000 people now at Dawson City,
and more are swarming in every day;
that the provisions are already running
short, and that the prospects of get
ting more in are remote.
The EVelsior's passengers are of the
opinion that the Klondike District Is
richer than was at first supposed, but
are also OF the opinion that unless the
immigration to that country is stopped
temporarily, there will be terrible suf-
fering. -lt'- q
Mr.. Sloss Jr.. Of the Alaska CONNER
cial Company, was among the passen-
gers He thinks provisions at Dawson
lily Will Dt SSdiecS bNN no 'cSAet'Neo "
say that there will be actual starva-
ton. He states that there are about 700
impatient miners at 81. Michaels, who
will probably have to stay till spring.
unless they have already secured
passage to Dawson.
1t is difficult 10 say how much money
was brought down by the Excelsior. The
miners are secretive and will give no
accurate information. Some OF them, it
is known, could not bring much, and will
be glad TO get work down here.
The Alaska Commercial Company re-
port a large consignment of treasure.
but will not say exactly how much.
When asked as to the amount, Mr.. Sloss
said: I'VE brought more than came
down on the Portland, and we did not
need any Maxim guns to protect it,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
The Trial of bud Houchens-Otbe r
Mention.

CHARLOTTESVILLE,V VA. September
| b.-(Special THE County Court was
| filed again to-day by deeply interested
crowd. the occasion being the continual
| ton of the trial of Bud Houchens,
charged with completely in the death Of
Lincoln Graves. The prosecution rest
ed its case 1t had shown that Houchens
had threatened Graves. who had been
forced 10 marry Houchens's sister. though
he refused TO live with her. 1t had
shown that the two stabs had been in
nicted by Houchens during n quarrel.
Mrs. John Il. Massey, accompanied by
her nephew, Hunter McCleiland. has
gone TO Alabama to attend u family re-
union on her mothers seth birthday.
Dr. feathers has been appointed 10 the
Chair of Biology In Columbia College,
of South Carolina. He has been teaching
the same branches in the Miller School.
Mr.. r. r. Allison, OF the Chariottes-
VILE Woollen-Mills, died last night AFTER
lonp and painful Illness. The funeral
too< place this afternoon.
The remains of Mrs. Ellerton, wife CT
cantain Ellerton, of the Chesapeake and
ohio railway, were conveyed to Rich
r,ond to-day on No. 4, ana Will be buried
from Paramount Methodist church to-
,,orrow AT 3 Z. NJ She came to this
citv last June in search OF health. and 1t
was thought had made fair progress to-
ward recovery. but the day before that
on which she expected to return to her
home in Richmond she grew worse. and
never rallied. She died at the home or
her sister. Mrs. NJ. Ambroselli. in Bel
mont and her sisters. Miss irving ana
Mrs Matthews, of stanton; Mrs. Arnold,
~ Richmond. and her brother. j. b.
irving OF Covington. KY, were with her
Ne she died. Her husband and Ave
children survive her. She was 30 years
OF age. 10 urarrasan ara
In Lynchburg In attenaanSe Oh '"e 0ep
Mrs A, b. DeCourcey and children have
re,nrned 10 the city. after spending the
summer in pennsylvania and New YORK S,,
The session OF the University OF Vir-
s,nia opened this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Silks,
j. M. FOURQUREAN, Receiver.
RALEIGH's BUDGET.
A General Order 10 veterans-Dto
Race Purses.

RALEIGH, N. c., September 15-(spe-
cial. )-Major- General w. L. DeRossett.
the commander OF tho North Carolina
Division OF Confederate Veterans. has
issued a general order in which no
speaks OF the laying OF the conversions
of the monument to the North Carolina
soldiers buried In Stonewall Cemotsrys
at Winchester, Va, and urges AZ many
Confederate veterans 10 be present on
September 18th, when Rev. james Battle
Ayeritt delivers and dodicatts the ~
hcadstones. as can possibly go.
At New Berne, on October the 3th,
9th. 18th, and 10Th. the Oaks Detvina
Club races VIII be held. TIE purses fof
these races have been increased from
1900 to 5000 These purses Win be me
largest ever offered In North Carotsna.
J. I. Milan, the railroad ticket agent
In Charlotte. who embezzled over $4,000
was brought here yesterday afternoon
and nut In the pcnltentiary for two years.
The American Forestry Association
will hold a special autumn meeting W
Nashville on the 22d, and on their way
thew will view the extensive forestry
system Of vanderbilt's estate, Ut buS
more.
DIR. c. f. Nichols. Of Boston. was here
Yesterday. He is acting for 1.-THE Inva-
IN Aid society" OF Boston, OF which he
is one OF the vice-presidents. The opJect
~ this society is to seek out climates
suitable for consumptives and establish
sanitariums. Dr. Nichols is here look.
inc into the conditions. with an IDEA OF
establishing one somewhere In TINS
state. possibly In Moore county,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

CThe Star Twirler, who Has Been SOLD
TO Pittsburgh
goes to Join Tannehill, the crack south
paw pitcher VINO graduated from the
Richmond club last year.
The Richmond cranks will be sorry 10
part with Professor Sammy, for aside
from his ability as ball tosser, he is
a gentlemanly athlete and has made
many friends here. He Is wonderful
manipulation of the sphere, ana In him
Pittsburg secures man who VIII DO
much toward pushing her team TO the
front in next years race.
He was the best winner Richmond
had and the management of the local
club had hoped to hold him for another
season. but it was impossible for this 10
no done as he was i'm demand by big
Ieaguers. and had he not been sold, he
would have been drafted at the close of
the season and the Richmond club S
hank account would have been very much
smaller than will now be the case.
Lever was a find, as was Elberfeld.
and though he was something or
countryman when he came here, he de-
veloped rapidly into star OF the hrst
magnitude. The Pittsburg management
heard of his great work some weeks ago.
ond Tannehill was sent down here on
the quiet TO see him pitch. Tame. must
have given a favorable report on him.
for President Kerr. Of the Smoky Citys
Climb wired here yesterday and made an
offer for him. This offer was refused
and n considerably higher price was
named by the club owners. Their mes
sage had been gone but snort time
orc another wire came from Kerr, ac-
centing the increased price, ana the deal
was closed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
THE WHITE HOUSE THRONGED.
Cuban Affairs ana General Lees
Visit-Georgta Post-Oiices.

WASHINGTON, September l5.--The
White House was thronged with Official
visitors to-day, and the President was
kept busy from an early hour with the
steady stream of callers.
The first was Judge Day, Assistant Sec
rotary of state, who came at Sis o'clock.
He and the President were together for
some time. presumably In relation to
Cuban affairs and General Lees visit. al
though no information as TO the nature
of the call was obtainable.
A number Of the Georgia leaders. in
GLIDING United States Marshal Johnson,
called In relation to the contest over the
augusta pcst-office. for which Lyons (col-
ored, has been the leading candidate. The
subject will be brought TO the attention
of the President, with view no closing
the long controversy.
Messrs Clemens and Carrot, candidates
for the Columbus (Ga.) postmastership,
were also awaiting a hearing.
A number Of representative colored men
were among the callers. including Bishop
Gaines, OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, OF Georgia; ex-senator Bruce.
and ex-Representative Murray. of South
Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
WILLIAMSBURG.
Behind the Bsrs-His Entertainers
Quiet--Personal.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. September 10
cial.)-"Hon. Sidney Russell, London"
as he registered Saturday evening at the
Colonial Inn. and who claims to be a
son Of the Chief Justice OF England, has
changed his place Of residence. as tele-
graphed last night. having secured a hne
suit OF rooms I'm the city jail and being
now the guest OF the City Sergeant, on
the charge OF being delinquent in paying
his board bill Lord Russelrs son" Is,
IN appearance of rather slender build.
With sun-burned complexion and very
Light hair During his sojourn here he
had been the recipient of considerable
hospitality from a number Of our appre-
eatiye citizens 1t is needless TO say that
al social relations have been rather
struptly terminated, and the families
Mo so lavishly entertained him and In
holuced him among our people. are
is,her quiet on the subject OF entertain
'as titled foreigners.
Yesterday evening al 2 o'clock Lillian
Kay Casey the 3-year-oid daughter OF
H. and Mrs. Allen Casey. died after an
Aress OF only few days. The funeral
took place this evening from the family
IesAence, on Boundary street. Rev. J.
n latham ofiiciated.
SA4se Gunter yesterday, at NEWPORT
News, granted writ OF error and super
'eaeas in the case of Ryland, trustee. &c,
vs.. the city OF Williamsburg. This is
Ease Of alleged erroneous assessment OF
axes. Involving the right Of the city 10
az aank stock OF bank located In
nNhmond. but held By residents Of this
so"n Mr.. Robert 4. Armistesd repre-
scented the city before the court.
ne Democrats will meet the night OF
,Ne 80 at the courthouse to elect the
ueiesates and alternates 10 the conven-
uon. which meets here on the S0th 10
nominate candidate for the House. At
inns meeting the annual reorganization
OF 'he party here for the approaching
campaign viii take place.
~ James u doBcure. superintendent
me Eastern State Hospital. ID In
"cnn'ena. attending . meetink Of the
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ton, have a range Of 5000 yards, ana
were so effectively handled that they
scattered the enemy investing Fort
Gulistan.
Eighty-one Shinwaris. who formed part
OF the garrison of Fort Lundi-Kota'. In
the Khyber Pass. and who were cap
tured by the Afridis. have arrived at
Jamrud with their rifles
General Bloods column Is steadily ad-
vancing through the Mohmand country.
The Haddah Muilah Is reported 10 be at
Gondab with gathering Of tribesmen.
General Elles's column OF troops has
reached the top OF the Karppa defiIe, but
the enemy has not been sighted In that
direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Did Not Nominate n Senator.

AMHERST. VA, September 15-(Spe-
ciaL)-The convention 10 nominate a
senator from this Che Nineteenth dis
irct. convened here to-day. and was
called TO order by Mr.. job Horsley.
chairman Of the Democratic ,,.rty Of
Nelson county. Captain j. w. Foster
offered a resolution. that lnasmuch as
& was generally considered that there
was a tie between the senatorial aspi-
rents-J. Thompson Brown and Bland
Massie-so that the body could not even
organize for the purpose Of nominating
q senator, the convention adjourn, with
he request that the Executive Commit
tees OF the two counties order a primary
election for the purpose of naming a
senator. Captain Foster spoke to his
resolution with much eloquence and
force, counselling harmony in, the party,
and after some alterations in the word
ing Of the resolutions It was unanimously
adopted and the convention adjourned
sine die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
CONVENTIONS HELD IN THE STATE
ON YESTERDAY.
SEVERAL NOMINATIONS MADE
r southampton. Democrats En-
aor.e rhcir County Judge and OPP
uo.e the Re-Eiection of Hon. John
II. Massey.

FRANKLIN. VA, September i5.-(spe-
,i,l,-The Democratic convention TO
nominate a candidate for the House OF
peecags from Southampton county met
o, CORTLAND to-day. Hon. j. G.
parkcr was nominated by reclamation.
pesou.lons were adopted endorsing
uoo. John w. Daniel, recommending
,,rsHtuuonal amendments to reduce
safe and county expenses. endorsing
,gsse j. d. Prince. for reelection as
county Judge. and. opposing the reelection
~ John T. Massey for superintendent of
pebiic Instruction. The nomination is
,5a.yslent to an election. and 1t is not
thought az this time that the Republicans
sill pat up any candidate in opposition
% Mr Parker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
HANOvER AND KING WILLIAM.
Dr. Winston and Isaac Diggs the
Democratic Nominees.

uANOVER COURTHOUSE. September
p-special) -Promptly at l o'clock to-
5sv the County Democratic Convention
ssr The purpose OF selecting a candidate
Cor the next House Of Delegates was
called 10 order by Mr.. ii. G. Buchanan,
the county chairman.
Wr r. II. Horne was chosen perma-
rent chairman and Mr.. Il. l.. c. Scott
secretary OF the convention.
Nj w. l.. Wickham, who had an
reuaced himself candidate before the
,eorle. was introduced to the convention.
and in very graceful manner withdrew
his name from the contest and requested
ms 'iends and supporters to stand by
d. a. l.. Winston, who was destined to be
fhe next representative from Hanover
Nr Wickham was afterwards chosen the
delegate at large.
Dr. winston was placed in nomination
b. Mr. George i. Haw. and his nomina-
ION was seconded by Hon. II. T. Wick
ham and j. j. Terry. the latter of whom
moved TO make the nomination OF Win
gon by reclamation. This motion was
carried.
The following was offered by Mr.. ].
a. Rufin and unanimously adopted:
Resolved That this convention of
delegates from Hanover declares I'm favor
Of rctrenchment and reform i'm State
affars. and we request the nominee of
this convention 90 consider specially our
judiciary system in that convention"
The convention to nominate a fioater
from Hanover and King William was
called Immediately after the adjournment
CT the Hanover convention by Mr.. A. w.
Eastwood. OF King william, who was
made permanent chairman. with Mr. H.
G. Buchanan his secretary.
Mr. W. r. Broodass, of King william.
nominated Hon. Isaac Diggs. and Mr.
George y. Haw and Churchill Cooke
second the nomination. Mr.. Digs was
nominated without opposition. In ac-
cepting the nomination Mr. Diggs gave an
account OF his stewardship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
CALM PERvADEs HAZLETON.
suggestions of Dynamite, However
| Strike situation Unchanged.


HAZLETON, PA. September ia
calm pervaded Hazleton and its environs
to-day. The strikers maintain silence
and good order. An extra guard was
placed about the company stores at
Iatimer to-day, in consequence of ru-
NOR that the foreigners were plotting
to blow up the building with dynamite.
They have ceased dealing there, and
are now buying their proyender in Ha-
zleton. Some are going so far as TO
move into town.
Arrangements are under way for q
monster mass-meeting here on Saturday
night, and 1t Is understood that efforts
are being made TO have Eugene ".
Debs and other prominent iabor-men adj
dress it, All the miners In the middle
coal-held will be asked to attend, and
it is estimated that $500 miners Will
be present.
The arrangements for prosecution by
the Austrian societies who have taken
up the case have been brought TO a
pause by General Gobin's order. forbid
ding the arrest of the prospective de-
PENDANTS. Several meetings were held.
but 1t was finally determined TO let the
matter rest In allegiance until after
Coroner Bowman has held his inquest
and reached a verdict. That official has
not yet fixed date for the inquiry, but
thinks II will be some time In the early
part Of next week. Fifty or sixty wit
nesses will be examined. including
Sheriff Martin and number OF his
deputies and some Of the miners. No
matter what the verdict may be, the
case will be carried into the courts, but
no details have been arranged.
The strike conditions were not material
ly changed to-day. The 500 men employed
at the Beaver Brook colliery OF Dodson
& Co. met last night and decided TO de-
mand an increase of 10 per cent. in wages
and the sale Of powder at - per key, in
stead Of $2.75. II the company refuses,
they too. will join the striking army.
The Beaver Brook men went out few
days ago, but returned to work yester-
day.
The funeral of Cemeno Paltrock. an
other victim OF the shooting. occurred in
Cranberry to-day.
j. II. Jacobs. an east Broad-street ba-
ker, is a much frightened man. He has
received a letter threatening him with
death. 1t was signed Committee or
Foreign Element" and read to the effect
that proof had been secured that he had
acted as one of the deputies. and that
he would be killed the first time he ven
tured outside the city. The letter is re-
garded as a foolish hoax.
Word reached here to-day that a mass
meeting of Hungarian societies would be
held In New York tomorrow night TO
consider the situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
THE AUTUMN TURF.
No Stake Event mt Gravesend, but
n Fair Attendance.

MEM YUM otPNtA-cNN 49,
there were no stake events at the Grave
send track to-day, there was fairly
good attendance.
First race-five furlongs-High Hoo @
70 n won. Maud Ellis Q5 to / and 6.to u
second. Domestic Q5 to u third. Time
1903.
second race-mile-Orimar % TO 81 won,
shasta Water q to / and to % second.
Rev del TERRA Is to u third. Time,
las IA.
,rhird race-fve and a half furlongs-
Demagogue g to p won, Salabar 70 TO
and event second. Fonsayannah GO 10 y
third. Time, los IL.
Fourth race-mile and sixteenth-Ronda
n TO p won. Howard Mann q TO ana
6 IN ~ second, Bernardillo 90 10 u thira'
Time 1:50 Ia.
Iifth race-six furlongs-Hastings
owen, won. Ornament q 10 and TO %
second. Cleophas @ 10 u third. Time
113 "a. ~. re % ~
non pam,ro H. 6 to p second. Good
Times Is to p third. Time, lAS.
MoUND-CITY TRACK.
CIR 1otrIs MO. September 15.-Delay
at
soaine Of a heat race caused late fin
,sh ~ the programme at the Fair-Grouhd'
today silver Set and Tragedy were the
onlv winning favorites. Weather warm;
track fast. ~. ,o.x,
First race-2-year-olds, one mile-Jonn
V. Mccarthy g to u won, Kings Guard
10 IN 4 and to % second. and Snesue 'zo
to ID third. Time, l:io.
second race-maiden 2-year-olds. hve
Perspective Is TO u won. Veloce
"a TO 5 and 10 to - second. and Sir way
man &c 10 ID third. Time, lO3 Ia.
Third race-mile and three-sixteenths-
Razendille q to u won, Practitioner q 10
and 20 to u second, and Glad Eyes q 10
81 third. Time. 2ni.
Fourth race-five furlongs:
First heat-SIlver Set 90 TO y Gon. De-
NAL a to / and TO 81 second, and X. ".
Ban g TO p third. Time Nv Ia.
second heat-Silver Set 90 TO 90 won,
p q Ran "A to and to 81 second, and
Denial a TO y third. Time, 1O2 S-s.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Reel Is to 81
xon Hester (6 TO and 10 to p second.
and Bob White q TO ID third. Time,
l141-2.
sixth race-six furlongs-Tragedy q to
81 won. Miss Verne q to 1 and to u
second. and Nicholas q to - third. Time,
11i1-2.
EVENTS AT OAKLEY.
CINCINNATI. O., September Hockey
sberrer landed four favorites past the
most for the talent at Oakley to-day. The
only outsider 20 win was Cycline. in the
fourth event. Weather hot.
Eirst race-six furlongs-George p. Cox
M 10 ~ won. Wilson g to and to y
second. and Creedmore l. q to u third.
Time. 1141-
second race-six furlongs-Happy Hours
"A 70 u won. Harry Thorburn GO TO and
4 to s. second. and suydam Is to y third.
Time. lbs IA.
Third receive furlongs-Wing Shot g
20 II won. Urda Is to and QUIT second.
and The Naulahka 600 TO u third Time.
l:02
Fourth race-six furlongs-Cycline 40 to
81 won. Turtle Dove g to u second. and
Pouting Is to y third. Time. lis.
Fifth race--one mile--Countess Irma 90
TO % won. Barton 40 to ! and 8 to p
second. and EIgitha 90 to u third. Time.
IA A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Grrenxlrle N. CD Mention.

GREENvILLE, N. c., September 5-
Special.)-Greenville has just purchased
a splendid steam fire engine OK the La
France make. The engine arrived W
day and will be tested as soon as an ex'
pert can get here.
Tonight Miss Lima Sheppard gave =
charming Eat home" at the residence Oh
her father, Mr.. Henry Sheppard. IL va
one of the most brilliant Social events
OF the season. and was n,tenoeu ~
most OF the young people Oh VIC ''""'
as y,e,I "a by a number OF visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
ucnfard democrats.

EEDFORD CITY. VA, September 10
(special) --The Democrats of Bedford. In
convention here to-day, decided to select
delegates 10 the Legislature by primary
on october 9Th. at which time voters will
also signify their preference for county
Judge. H. O. Humphreys was unani-
mously reelected county chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
(Nineteenth Centrry.l

We have ali heard the well-worn axiom
attributed TO the Psalmist that the days
o. nnda vi Win he So,ra the soliou,n~
passage: Yet his days shall be an hun
dred and twenty years" This passage
seems to have been overlooked. az have
rarely seen u quoted. although. obviously
ory that man should attain i've times 7he
period Of reaching bis maturity.
ALICE 0LENEsK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

Cards. Bnl-Heads, Statements. Letter.
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dodgers. &C.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. Will give you
good work at same prices ycu pay for
inferior work. Send VI your orders and
we VIII guarantee satisfaction In every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
PROSECUTION NEARING ITS END
Evidence Of Professor bailey Heavi-
ly Against Luetgert.

CHICAGO, September 1.-THE prosecu-
ton in the Luetgert trial is nearing In
end. and the announcement was made
to-day that 1t would probably have all
of its witnesses on the stand by Satur-
day noon.
The evidence given to-day weighed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
BRITISH TROOPS VICTORIOUS.
Posts ON SANTANA Range Relieved by
Gen. Yeatmnn- Biggs.

Gen. Yeatmnn- Biggs.
sIMI4A, September 1.-THE operations
of the troops under the command Of Gene
raj Yeatman- Biggs, undertaken for the
purpose Of relieving the SANTANA posts.
have been entirely successful. The police
post at saragh has been recaptured by
the British forces. the troops carrying the
position by assault.
Fort Lockhart was relieved on Tuesday
morning, and Fort 0ulistan was relieved
the same evening Tho neld-guns. which
upon this occasion were brought into ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

Professor Sammy Sold to the smoky
CITY Folks.

Sam. Lever, the clever twirier for the
Richmond Baseball Club, has pitched
his last game in this city. He was sold
yesterday to the Pittsburg club and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

WASHINGTON. September lb-Four'h-
class postmaster appointed to-csy'
virginia--M. ]. Richardson oione'o'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

The cheapest Shade in the lot
was 25c., and most OF them sold
at Csc, 75c., 81 each.