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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
MEYER SYCLE,
CRIPPLED MAN IN TROUBLE.
Former Employee OF Home brewing
Co. Arrested on a Gruvc CHARGE.
1903 East Broad Street

Acknowledgement A. NJ. TomInson
yesterday morning arrested James II.
Kitchen. young white man. ~ years
Of age. and cripple upon a warrant
charging him with breaking into the
Office of the Home Brewing Company
and stealing therefrom the sum OF 81 I'm
currency. Kitchen has borne a good re-
putation. and for quite awhile was em-
ployed with the brewing company az
assistant book-keeper. He resided with
his aged father and mother on south
Beverly street. His arrest was great
surprise to him and has caused him 10
be very depressed.
Since Kitchens dismissal from the SER
vice OF the company small sums Of
money have been missed from the safe.
The case was given TO the police and
Chief-of-Detectives A. NJ. Tomlinson de-
tailed Detectives Gibson and Wren to
look into the matter. Another robbery
was committed and n was decided to
mark some money ana to await results.
Yesterday morning when the book keep
err opened the safe the money was gone.
The police were notified and the wheels
commenced to turn. President Guyer-
mater, OF the brewing company. had
been told about Kitchen and his haunts
He went out on the trail. The young
man was found I'm the saloon Of Pat
Griffin. Third and Broad streets. where
IL is claimed. he had Just passed a s.
bill. Mr.. Guvernater asked to see the
money. 1t was one of the marked notes.
Police headquarters were again notified
and Detective Gibson sent for. He was
not in. so Sergeant Tomlinson responded
himself and arrested the young man,
who protested vigorously. Kitchen was
seen in his cell at the station-house.
and he declared that he would prove an
alibi
II got into a poker game Friday night
and quit something over $40 the win
ner. | spent my money freely. and Sun
day had but little left. / was on "A street
car taking a ride, when an old gentle
man next to me asked for change for
$40. ] gave him ten 81 bills and he gave
me SOS. one OF the notes. IL seems,
was stolen from the brewery. / Will
give so to keep this ont of the papers.
yes $780," said the prisoner. as great tears
welled in his eyes.
Il have never done anything criminal.
and / have a poor old mother and father
/ can prove where / was Friday, Satur-
day, and Sunday. ! did not steal the
money: 7 don't know the safe comb-
nation. and am so crippled that / could
not get In a window"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ALEXANDRIA REPUBLICANS.
Want Full state Ticket With ii
Negro on II.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, August l6.-(Spo-
cial.)-The Republican City Committee
met Saturday night and adopted resolu-
lions urging the State Committee, which
meets in Lynchburg on the 18th Instant
10 call a convention and put a full State
ticket in the field. The resolutions echo
The sentiments OF large majority OF
Republicans in this section, and strong
effort Will be made to so influence tine
action OF the State Committee.
General James A. Walker is a prime
favorite for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton. and A. w. Harris (colored Of Din
widdie county. Is spoken Of IN connection
with the nomination for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor. A colored man for second place
on the ticket will. it is thought, bring
out the full negro vote, which has been
rendered somewhat lukewarm by the
treatment received at the hands Of the
Mckinley administration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

nearly two weeks and has been very
,ryins one. But there is no question OF
public interest upon which Judge Lee has
NOT an opinion. and an opinion. too
which he does not hesitate to express
he snatched n moment from his judicial
duties when approached by the Daily
fress correspondent for an expression
concerning the Roanoke nominees and the
platform. and spoke as follows:
The ticket is a strong and striking
one. The platform is sterling Demo
cratc pronunclamento-bold. broad, and
with the inspiring spirit of Mr.. Jefferson
pervadirg IT,"
Tho ticket Will have no warmer. no
more eloquent, supporter than Major Lee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
TARIFF PACT WITH FRANCE.
Reciprocity Agreement To he Con-
ridered.


riGered.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. August l6.-Since
the new tariff act went into operation
negotiations have been in progress be-
tween the Secretary OF State and the
French Ambassador here. looking to the
formation of a new agreement between
the two countries. on the basis OF re-
ciprocal concessions, under the authority
conferred by section OF the new tariff
act. 1t has finally been agreed that
Secretary Sherman, Assistant-Secretary
Howell. Of the Treasury Department, and
the French Ambassador shall join in a
conference on the subject IN the near
future. and it is fully expected that
new and satisfactory agreement Will be
reached.
Section Of the new tariff act provides
that for the purpose OF equalizing the
trade Of the United States with foreign
countries producing and exporting to
this country. paintings, statuary. wines.
brandles. etc. the President Is authorized
to negotiate with those governments com
mercial agreements. in which reciprocal
and equivalent concessions may be Sc
cured in favor OF the products Of the
United States The concessions author
ICED 70 be made by the President are in
most cases % per cent. Of the rates fixed
I'm the new law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
THE RIoHMoND DIsPArcH-ruEsoAY AUGUST II. 1897.

perintendent Jones. ard the feeling
against him IL so strong that he moves
about with an armed escort and his
house is guarded day and night.
At the meeting tonight resolutions
were adopted declaring that the men
would stand together II an attempt was
made TO discharge them for participating
in the strike movement. A committee was
appointed to wait on Mr.. Lowell and de-
mand restoration Of the system which
was in vogue prior TO the advent OF SUI
perintendent Jones 10 the district. The
committee is instructed TO report at
meeting 10 be held at noon tomorrow
In the mean tiHe no work will be done
at any Of the mines in the district.
A company OF men discharged were or
dered to leave the companys houses
within five days.
Revolt Against Commissnry.
PITTsBURG, PA, August is.-There
was open revolt at the Sandy Greek
strikers camp this evening A number
were dissatisfied with the comm!ssary.
They were told that the commssary de-
nartment was doing all right. and that
they were being well treated, and the
Nfavor ordered the deputies 10 arrest
iaem ~ they did not keep quiet. This had
the effect Of making the men seek their
quarters.
Simmons Creek md Logan.
METAWAN, W VA. August 16.-Eight
hundred miners at Simmons Creek and
Logan Joined the strike this morning.
Fifteen hundred men are now out In the
Norfolk and Western District.
Wild Disorder.
GREENsBURG. PA. August 16.-Wild
disorder prevailed in the vicinity Of Her
menie and the Ocean Coal Company
works tonight. The 30 miners who came
from ell over the district were successful
in bringing the miners out. About 10
men quit work about o'clock. They
marched over TO the Aroma and Madison
works. and proceeded to fill up with
"polinki." They threatened the miners
at Aroma and Madison, which number
about go. intimating that II they did not
quit work they would be burned out.
The incendary language created much
excitement. and II is likely that deputy
sheriffs will be sent TO the scene. The
Madison and Aroma miners are not favor
able TO striking. but consented TO attend
the meeting OF the strikers tomorrow
night at Madison. 1t is said that few
OF the miners at these works will join
the strikers. but a great many will not
heed their appeals Mrs. Jones addressed
this evenings meeting.
Trouble mt Corinth.
CUMBERLAND, MD, August l6.-From
information received here tonight, Sc
rious trouble Is likely to occur among the
miners near Corinth, W. Va, caused by
the release OF three Italians who were
arrested for threatening 10 blow up the
mine and brick plant Of the Oakland Coal
Company. The release Of the men tended
10 encourage the other strikers, who,
armed with guns. went to the house OF
six men who had been at work. broke
into II. and destroyed their property.
Fx-Deputy United States Marshal
Wheeler was guarding the miners, and
was shot at. but made his escape TO
Oakland. and reported the facts to SUI
perintendent Anderson. who resides there.
Since the rioting has commenced. there
is no telling where it will end, and great
alarm Is felt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ANOTHER CONFESSION BY FIFE.
Tie Admits Having Attempted As
sauit Upon Other Ladies'.

Joe Fife. the negro VINO on the 18th of
this month will suffer in death upon the
gallows his just due for a terrible crime
has added one more to his published list
Of attempts at the usual crime, and on
Sunday told Detective Charles a. Gibson
i'm an humble spirit, that a short while
ago he made an attempt happily uhsuc-
cessful. upon ladies of the oihcer 5 own
family circle and relationship.
The officer knew that some negro hau
made this attempt. and urged on by the
spirit of a true man. he rested not, but
searched day and night for the brute that
insulted the ladies of his home. He even
SUSPECTED Fife, but had been unable TO
gain sufficient evidence to satisfy his
mind. nor yet to lead to any one else
sunday he went TO the Jail, saw f1ie'
and when he had promised not 10 make
more miserable the condemned mans lit
lie remaining span Of life, wrested from
him the confession.
The rope for the hanging has been or
dered. but the WORK of putting up the
scafold has not yet begun
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
The Republican Meeting In Lynch
burg.

Judge Waddnl, Mr.. Edgar Allan. Nor
gan Treat. Esq, and other Republican
leaders from this section, will leave this
morning for Lynchburg, where the State
Committee meets tomorrow 10 consider
the matter OF calling convention TO
nominate a gubernatorial ticket. The
anti-Lamb people claim that they VIII
have with them at least % out OF the %
members of the committee, ana mat the3
will determine what Is best for the party
interests. and act accordingly This
faction Is thought to be pretty solidy in
favor of pursuing an inactive policy. and
not putting up a ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
NEWS or CITY-HALL COURTS.
4 Grocer Makes an Assigninent-
Creditors and Liabilities.

In the Chancery Court yesterday after
noon r. ]. Gary, a retail grocer at NO.
1902 west Broad street, filed deeu OF
aesigument TO Warren II. Mercer. trustee.
Liabilities are placed at SlVOV' All s'oeN'
fixtures. and other property, except goous
on consignment. Will be sofa LOT the
benefit of creditors. The princlpai ueD'oiS
are: Note for $500, Drawn by J. D. EaiS -
and endorsed by L. g. Gary H. =
Vaughan. and Ida b. Rider heid Dy inc
state Bank; 500 borrowed rom Lucy "
Gary and a note to the order OF Juiiah W
TvIer for $50. Other creditors are in the
second class.
clerk Walter Christian Of the Hastings
Court issued a marriage-license to MI
nd Wilton Clark and Miss Hester Snider.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
FATAL ACCIDENT.
4 wall Falls At Norfolk and Kills
Workman.

NORFOLK. VA, August l6.-(speclaL)
About o'clock this afternoon the west
ern wall Of the immense new warehouse
being erected in Atlantic City Ward by
the Norfolk Warehouse Company and
lust finished, at 10 O'Clock this morning
gave way. and falling, buried beneath II
a workman-Joseph Dudley-who was en-
gagged in baling water from the founda-
ton. near it's base. He was taken out
of the debris mangled and dead. An in
quest will be held tomorrow to ascertain
the cause of the accident. The part or
the wall which fell was over seventy feet
lorg and twenty high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
LOGAN cor SALEM.
Result of the Democratic Mass
Meeting Yesterday.

SALEM, VA. August l6.-CSpecial.)-
AT a Democratic mass-meeting held here
to-day 10 elect delegates to the Legisla-
tive convention. which meets at Salem
on September the 3D. the nine delegates
Of the Salem District, with four and
one-half votes, were elected. Ihey are
friendly TO the nomination Of Colonel r.
n Logan. out OF the other three dis
tricts. all of whose delegates were in
structed. Mr.. O. L. Stearns claims five
votes which would leave Colonel Lo-
gan's strength six votes in the county,
outside OF Roanoke city. The contest
between Colonel Logan and O. l.. Stearns
was close and spirited, the former win
ming the Salem delegates by d majority
of five votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
rorm,nx womcn's Auxiiinrie'.

a.. Connection with the negro ne
49, Association Of Virginia me
op,ect OF which IS to create among .he
oD,ev' n ~ the race an interest In the
Good work which has been undertaken ken
with a view to the rescue OF so.o'e ot
hoys and girls. who. on conviction ~
crime. disorder. or vagrancy, are no"
sen, 10 the fails Of the cities and couhueS
IN the state and the penitentiary. n
Local auxiiiaries will be formed IN en-
county and city OF the state, pus 81
general oficers-a president nse.p pr
.',snr uill an be residents Of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
silver situation In MexIco.

MEXICO CITY. August ia very
anxious time is being experienced here,
now that the people are beginning TO
realize that silver may go lower. COM
mercal crisis is hardly expected, as mer-
cbonts are not. as a rule. owing heavily
abroad The government and the country
are confronting n serious situation, which
is the worst for many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Endorsing Captain Cook.

A letter addressed TO President McKin-
lev is being circulated ald extensively
signed by ex-Confederates heartily re-
commenting and endorsing Captain u. G.
Cook for the office OF Collector OF Gus
toms. This petition speaks In the highest
terms OF Captain Cook who has won the
respect and esteem OF all parties. In spite
of his political affiliations and military
associations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

his side at the Roanoke convention had
the programme not been cut short by the
agreement 10 proceed 10 vote.
Captain Lamb said yesterday that the
fight for this plan would be kept up. ana
he had no doubt OF its success In the
near future. He had found very few OF
his constituents opposed TO II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
IRISH TO THE KLONDu<E.
Great Distress and Possible Death
Sure 10 Follow.

WASHINGTON. August l6.-William j.
Jones, United States Commissioner 10
Alaska. assigned to ST. Michaels, has
lust sent 10 the Interior Department the
following report on the gold rush in a
letter dated at Dyea, Alaska, August ith:
There are nearly 1900 people in the
Dyea and Skagaway routes, and both
trails are blocked People are throwing
away their packs and provisions, and
rushing headlong TO the mines. Great
distress. hardship. and suffering and pos
sible death from hunger and exposure.
are sure to follow this winter. an opin-
ion that is entertained by all old Alaskan
prospectors who have visited that part
OF the world in late years"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

COLUMBIA. $. G., August B-rhc
condition OF Secretary Mciaurin n de-
cidedly better to-day. and his friends arc
no longer apprehensiye; inns evening"
Mr. McIaurin wrote TO his closest
friends in Columbia: Am better. Wli
soon be all right"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
PROFESSOR FELTs DISAPPEARS.
The Incident Touching His Flying
Machine Thought Closed.


NANITOU. COL, August 16-William
r. Felts has mysteriously disappeared.
His nying-machine. with which he was
to have attempted the flight from Pike
Peak TO Colorado Springs, in still at
Puke's Peak. shere are rumOrs that
Felts's nerve was becoming shaky, and
that he went down the mountainside Fri
day. stating that he was going for walk,
since which time nothing has been seen
or heard Of him. His friends say he pro-
baby lost his way in the wilderness west
~ tho Peak. and may have fallen down
a precipice and been killed or injured.
Parties have been searching for him
since Friday The majority, however, are
sceptical enough TO believe that the Pro-
fessor has not sufficient faith in his own
invention and acknowledge that they
think the incident which has created so
much excitement for the past two weeks
Is closed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
stock. Canning from Abroad.

NEW YORK, August i6.-It Is estimated
that something like 5000 shares OF stock.
consigned 10 various bankins-houses and
some private individuals, are on tho
steamer Campania. which Will arrive mere
sunday. One OF the American lisers Is
also bringing over a large number OF
shares.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Heavy Rain Below the city.

The rain yesterday afternoon fell In
torrents below the city. but uptown 10
was OF short duration. AZ the CEDAR
Works. and 10 the cast. the rain continu-
ed to fall for half an hour or more. ana
was so heavy that many panes OF glass
were broken In the vicinity. Uptown tho
shower, though refreshing. was not go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
THEIR TRIp SLIGHTLY DELAYED.
MINOR snnds's Wheel is Broken' "ho
lie Has 10 Lay over.

Messrs. William II. Sands and h. NJ
c,,ith Ir. of this city, are en- route 10
uarpers Ferry on their wheels ana VIII
he out on the trip for some days yet
THESE gentlemen left Roanoke last FIJI
ao, after attending the sessions OF the
s,ote Democratic Convention. and had a
nleasant spin over to Lexington; pSt
- ieaviog the latter place Mr.. SANDS
rn ..t with an accident which delayed me
rim and caused him painful t, W2usl
fortunately not serious injury 10 w i hes
r,d,ng down a hill MI. Sands's lamp pc
luis detached. and falling. caught IN
, me Wheel. The result was rather nara lar.
S"n " The wheel was damaged, and Mr. Mr.
s Can wrist was quite badly bruised ana
spraircd. pichmond far
II. ana The marty took the tram lot
WIN ySavpesboro'. whence they proceeded on
their tourney yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

CONGRESSMAN John Lamb Is an earne''
advocate OF the primary plan ior .he
nomination Of candidates for united STATES
senator.
He would have closed the debate Tor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

The Newport News Daily Press says
Judge Lee has hardly had time 10 give
ne Roanoke convention passing thought
since is adjournment on account OF an
unusual pressure Of legal business. me
present term ~ court has been In session
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

NEW YORK, August is.-,special )-Dr.
l.. C. Boscher and DIR. C. Tompkins. Man.
haitian: G. s. Sell. Broadway Central: A.
NJ. Brown. st. Cloud: II. w. Coyington.
Marlborough; A. Pizzini. Jr.. New Am
sterGam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Kentucky Briber, Cases.

GEORGETOWN. KY. August "
Judge cantrill to-day overruied ,he os-
,nnryer ,o the Indictment against God
frev Hunter and others, az the last
term OF the Franklin Circuit Court. Tor
a,,emn, 70 bride certain members Of the
last Kentucky Legislature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ua,t,more stock Market.

BALTIMORE. August 10 virginia
century bonds. s. bid; Consolidated Gas,
"a asked: 90. bonds. SIS. iMh1les; Baits-
more and Ohio 1913 asked; Baltimore AID
ohio. rs. ~. guaranteed. es9ioc. Others
not quoted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Fighting for
Reduction of Stock
PRICES NO OBJECT.
Come and See for Yourself.

Children's Ice School Hose. SC. pair.
Buttermilk Soap, &c. for box OF cakes.
All the SOC. Belts. 19c.
The Ladies' l0c. Corded Edge Handker-
chiefs &c. each
80 All the $50 and sl.es Lawn Wrappers,
ySc. each
All the &c. Picture Frames. i5c. each.
~, 75c., and 81 Fans, &c. each.
All the acc. Drop-Stitch Hose. CSC. pair
All the remnants Worstcd Dress Goods
at one third the price.
All the s. Rugs now $3.50.
All the s. Rugs now g..
All the 81 CARPETS now t0c
All The .Jc. Ingram Carpets now 25c.
yard.
All the SOC. White silk Belts. I0c.
All the SOC. Black SILK Belts i9c. each.
All the $50 Black ]. y. Corsets. which
are made by the =. ID. Manufacturing
Company. are now 81.
All the 75c Manda White Corsets, Soc.
See the 81 4-Hook c. Is. Corsets-Black,
also White
The 1c. Linen Huck Towels are ~ i-2c.
each
The $50 Ladies' Black SIX Parasols
are CSC.
Colored SILK Parasols that were sta. s..
TO 81. now 9sc.
All the new shapes in Celluloid Collars
and Cuffs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

4 regular meeting OF Lee Camp Sons
OF Veterans was held last night at Lee
Camp Ean. Comrade h. f.. Cox, Of the
Executive Committee. made an encour-
aging report. saying that everything Was
IN readiness 70 start the work Of build
ing the cottage at the Soldiers Home
the cornerstone OF which VIII be iaid
"wednesday. August 18TH by Dove Lodge
OF Mason.
On Wednesday the camp will make the
trip 70 Louisa Courthouse 70 attend the
reunion 20 be held there
The treasurer made the semi-annual
report OF the condition OF the treasury
which showed a prosperous year, with
more money collected than ever before
IN the history Of the organization.
General order No 1. from the com
mander OF the Army OF Northern Nir-
gnla. was received, showing that in the
condiments on the official stan this
camp was honored by the selection Of
Commander Minetree Foikes as Judge
aQyOcate- general.
suitable resolutions were read and
adopted upon the death OF Csmrade w
Z Gum.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-11
Tha MeaaARe.

The presidents first annual message
TO congress, which has been awaited
with so much interest, was presented
before that body on Monday. The
document is quite voluminous, in which
the more important questions are very
clearly and deliberately reviewed. The
question of the currency is held to he of
paramount importance, and the plan
proposed by Secretary Gage, with which
the reading public is generally familiar,
is strongly recommended. The presi-
dents views upon the Cuban question,
which are fnlly and clearly stated, ad.
vising no congressional action pending
further Developments, while it will
doubtless be Endorsed by a large con
servative element, will be disappoint.
ing, and even distasteful to a faction by
no means insignificant, who advocate
the policy of granting beligerent rights
to the Cubans. The question of the
annexation of the Hawaiian Islands is
strongly favored, and as upon all other
questions, the president gives clear and
specific reasons for the position taken
Upon the question Of inter nationa
bimetal.sIa he is sill hopeful that suci
agreement will ultimately be effected
Civil service reform will be upheld anC
extended the outlook for reciprocit.
agreements is regarded as being favor
able. The president recommends til
enlargement Of the merchants marin
; service that attention should be direct
ed to the requirements of the navy, an
the better government Of Alaska. Tn
message treats upon the present trouble
in the Indian territory, and the need
lofnew quantantine laws, closing wit
WIN the general approvaf on me masst
The full text Of the message appea
an the second page of this issue Of Il
CHRONICLE.