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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-14
BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.

uLIus MEYERS SONS. 9Th hsD BROAD.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2o-R. J.
Seldom, New Zealands Prime Minister,
was at the Capitol with Congressman
Loud to-day.
A pos,office was established at Patchin,
Santa Clara County. to-day and Charles L.
A. Scott appointed postmaster.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California;: Original-George Peter, Oak
lana; Wiley Martin, Georgetown; Anna
Perry Smith (nurse), San Diego. Original
widows, etc.-Minors OF Ebenezer S. Cam D.
bell, Adm. Mexican war survivors Gn.
creased )-Frederick Pickham, San Fran
cisco; Isaac d. Snedcor, San Diego.
Oregon: Original-Daniel w. Ogle,oy,
MarQuam; Isaac B. Lee, Oregon City.
Original widows etc.-Minor of Peter B.
Merry, Currnsvile. Survivors Indian
war-Sam uel Baughman Pleasant Hill.
Washington: Original-Streeter Petit.
john. Special, May 8, 1S97-Henry S.
Hover, Tacoma
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Visit of the Pugilist to
the Government
Offices.
FitZ Tells How He Could Have
Sold Out the Fight at
Carson.
While Posing as Corbett Treasurer
Morgan Deity Dodges an
Uppercut.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 20.-Cham.
pion Fitzsimmons visited all the depart
ments of the Government to-day and was
given warm reception everywhere. Sec
retary Sherman received him, out the
fighter was so EN- barrassed when the Sec
retary asked him how he felt he could
scarcely speak.
Treasurer Morgan showed him through
the money vaults. and when Filzsimm ons
saw the piles of gold and silver he made
the interesting remark: II could have
sold out the fight with Corbett for $50, 0O0 :"
Secretary Gage was glad to see the cham
piol, felt his arms and tapped his chest.
Fitzsimmons felt Cages muscle and pro-
nounced his right forearm a marvel. In
the room of Assistant Secretary Wike,
Fitzsimmons, before an aimiring audi
etice OF clerks, explained how he whipped
Corbett. He got down on the floor and
showed how Corbett lay after the So
called Knockout blow was delivered.
Corbett, he said, was not knocked out,
but was merely afraid to get up again and
lost the fight through fear.
Treasurer Morgan posed as Corbett
while Fitzsimmons illustrated the de-
cisive blow. Morgan became pale and
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
BRITT 4s3s rWO YEARS.
Historical Character Sentenced fc
RfHIn0 MditboSes.

Historical Character Sentenced for
Rfftn0 MaitboDes.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 2o.-Adrian Brit,
who at one time exercised a most i'm
portant influence in American history,
was to-day sentenced to two years in
the House of Correction. He was ar
rested on charge of rifing mailboxes
and his light sentence is due to the fact
that he confessed his guilt.
Twenty-ono years ago Britt was news
paper editar in Florida and took promi-
nent part in politics. The Presidential
election of 1876 had left matters in a very
uncertain condition, both parties claim
ing the victory. The result depended on
Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana.
These States were absolutely necessary TO
the Repn blicans if Hayes were to be the
President.
1t was at this moment that Britt got in
his work, and he is generally credited
with having so manipulated things in
Florida as to have the canvassing board of
the State declare the RepI blican Electors
chosen.
The canvassing boards of South Caro-
lima and Louisiana took the same action
and Hayes was declared elected over Til
den by an electoral vote of 1S5 to 1874, al
though the popular vote gave the Demo
cratic candidate a plurality of 100000
votes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
REITERATED IN DISGUST.
Greek Soldiers Demoralized by the
Conduct of Constan tine at
Dhor1oko.

Greek Soldiers Demoralized by the
Conduct of Constantine at
Dhon1oko.
NEW YORK, N. Y, May 2o.-The Jour
nails copyrighted special from Athens
saws: "At 7 o'clock Monday evening
stood on the heights of Dhomoko watching
the gradual subsiding of the battle. Eight
Turks, burned in the plain below me.
This throws some light on the iamblike
way in which the Turks are supposed to
be making war. The right wing, driven in
to its second line of defense, was holding
its own, although no guns were sent to
assist it.
1.-TWO regiments of Turkish sharpshoot-
ers, who had shown such daredevil cour-
age in attacking the Greek front, had
been checked. The battle, however, was
over. The Turks had shown great quail
ties as soldiers. They maneuvered their
guns with the greatest dispatch, and their
infantry advanced so rapidly the wonder
was where it came from. The Turks on
the right showed an utter disregard Tor
danger and death. The Greeks had held
their own except on the right wing,
where mismanagement prevented sue
cess.
Grown Prince Constantine viewed the
battle from window of house. 1 tried
10 send dispatch, but the Prince, with
pale, drawn face, held the wire five hours,
personally commun icating with Athens.
He is said to have wired to the King.
among other things: Army is lost.
Save ~
Evidently be was badly frightened.
At midnight l was sleeping beside the
road when was awakened by friend
who said: The Prince has just passed IN a
carriage, with positions. leading the re-
treat as usual 1 could net believe it.
found some friends, Greek officers, who
said: we cannot look you IN the face.
Greece is dishonored. We have been
ordered to retreat
Then followed one of .he saddest events
in war. The Greek army, sullen and in
0iShoAbb ONb W1GAO0b PdhASI ASAb
The men did not care to keep order. Cav
airy, infantry and artillery, mixed to-
gether, plodded along the road to Lamia.
Thousands of peasants, refugees in OK
carts, on mules and afoot, carrying every
species of household furniture, mixed in
the retreat. The wounded, in sprinsless
carts, were jolted over the road. Many
died on the way.
''At break of day ran across the Prince
sleeping in his carriage drawn up by the
roadside. Thus was supervised the retreat
OF the army. Exhausted soldiers gazed
stupidity at the sight and did not under
stand it. The soldiers were deserting in
large numbers, saying, If We are not al
lowed TO fight we will go home The
Greek army had become headless rabble
and sick at heart"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
DEATH At The oHURoa ALTAR.
n Church Member EDptres While Pray
ting to Bier God.

n Church Member EDpfres While Pray
ting to Bier God.
VINCENNES, IND, May 20.-At Metho-
dist meeting in this city last night oc-
Cured very sad event. When the
preacher extended an invitation to those
who loved religion to come up to the altar
and pray, quite a number accepted the in
vitation. Among others was Mrs. Nancy
Z. Smith. one Of the well-known men,
bers of the church. She walked up the
aisle with a firm step, and when she
reached the altar rail she knelt down
quietly.
In few minutes the lady who was
kneeling beside her felt the weight of Mrs.
Smiths body bearing against her. She
moved a few inches, thinking that Mrs.
Smith was crowded and needed more
room. She was about 10 say something
to Mrs. Smith, when the latter gave a
groan and fell extended at full length to
the floor.
Instantly there was great confusion in
the church. People crowded around
lady to see what the trouble was, and it
took some minutes before the sensible
ones were able to keep the crowd back so
that the unfortunate woman could get air.
A physician was sum moned from near by,
but before he cou.d arrive Mrs. Smith
had breathed her last. She never recov-
cred consciousness from the time she fell
over on the floor.
The doctor in attendance gave it as his
opinion that death was caused from heart
failure. The sudden death cast gloom
over the meeting and the community.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
Alexander Ven Hoheniohe. Son of the
Chancellor, Joins the Majority in
fhe Re!chSt1o,

BERLIN. GERMANY. May 20.-A sensa.
ton was caused here when it became
known that Alexander Won Hohenlohe,
son of the Imperial Chancellor, had to-day
voted in the Reichstag with the majority,
in favor of passing the third reading of
the Richter anti Government bill, legal
izing the combination of political as
sociations.
The bill is the Rsichstag's challenge to
the Government il answer to the bill now
before the lower house of the Prussian
Diet to amend the law relating to such
asso Citations.
LONDON, ENG, Nav 2o-The Berlin
correspondent of the Daily News says,
commenting on the fact that Hohenlohe
to-day voted against the Government,
that his joining the Radicals and Social
lists is proof that the Chancellor is mimi
cal to the bill which is being considered
by the Diet, which measure be allowed to
be introduced for mere tactical reasons.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
DID NOT CONSENT.
Secretary Sherman's Reply to the
Notice OF the Blockade Of
Crete.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May Coon
gresham Barrows of Massachusetts, has
the text of the letter written by Secretary
Sherman, March 26, to Pauncefote in re-
ply to his note announcing the formal
blockade of Crete. Sherman says:
LAS the United States is not signatory
Of the treaty of Berlin nor otherwise
amenable to engagements thereof, con-
fine myself to taking note OF the commu-
nication, not conceding the right to make
such a blockade as that referred to in
your communication, and reserving con-
sideration of all international rights and
OF any question which may in any way
affect the commerce or interests of the
United States"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
THE ROYAL ARCAN VW.
Supreme Coupcil Holding a SucoessJssl
Session in Boston.

Supreme Council Holding a SucoessJus
Session in boston.
BOSTON, MASS, May 20.-The Supreme
Council of the Royal Arcanum is holding
a very successful session here.
The Royal Arcanum was founded at
Boston in 1877 by nine men. Last year its
membership was 188 S18, the number OF
grand councils q and subordinate coun-
ellis 1720. The benefits paid to October 81
were $37, 759 122. The supreme regent is
John E. Pound of Lockport, N. Y, and
the supreme secretary is W. o. Robson of
Boston.
The present session will last until the
2Sth inst. Handsome gold souvenir pins
have been made, one of which will be pre-
sented to each delegate, and tasty SOU
venlr book is in preparation, with illus
rations of historic Boston. and series OF
entertainments. receptions, meetings and
theater parties, drives, etc., have been ar
ranged, full details of which will be given
later.
Governor Wolcott will be conspicuous
figure at the remonies, and many other
distinguished men will take part.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
ENTIRE BLOCK BURNED.
A New York Fire Does Half Million
Dollars Damage and Leaves FAM
JIeS Hon1eIeec


NEW YORK, N. Y, May 20.-Fire to-
night destroyed the block at Twelfth,
Thirteenth. Washington and Hudson
streets, Hoboken, occupied by fve-story
factory and fifteen five-story fiat build
ings. The latter were occupied by las
families. all of whom were made home
less.
There we're several narrow escapes, and
a mum ber of sick people were carried out
just in time. The loss on the fiat build
ings is $3.50 0O0 and on the factory and
contents 100000. The buildings were
owned by the Hoboken Land Improve
ment Company, Ward & Leonard. Elec-
trical Supplies and Benton Heath q
Co., wall paper. Nathan Strauss Co.,
are the principal losers in the factory.
The Poormaster and Mayor Fagan pro-
vided temporary homes for the families
None of the latter had insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
H0RATiO KNC DEAD.
He Was q Member of President BHch0n-
ans CAB net and an Editor of
Prominence

WASHINGTON. D. c., May 2o.-Gen-
eral Horatio King, Postmaster General
during Buchanan's administration, died
this morning.
The deceased was born in Paris, Oxford
County, Me-, June q. 1911. George King,
his grandfather, fought in the Revolution.
Horatio King, after receiving comron
school education, worked for the Paris
Jeffersonian, and soon became editor and
proprietor.
In 1854 he was appointed First Assistant
Postmaster General in Washington. He
was afterward appointed master-Gen-
eral.
During the Civil War he served on q
Board of Com missioners to carry into ex.
ecution the emancipation law in the Dis
trict OF Colum bia. Mr.. King took an ac-
tive part in the work of completing the
Washington m monument. He has also been
frequent contributor to the press. He
has published ''An Grafton Before the
Union Literary Society of Washington"
and s'Sketches of Travel, or Twelve
Months in Europe"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21

any traces of the crime that is believed
to have occurred there. The police have
put several detectives at work in the
basement and on the first floor of the
structure where the watts are situated. in
one OF which Mrs. Luetgert's body is sup
posed to have been destroyed.
As a result of their search the police
claim to have discovered a blood stained
chisel in Luetgert's sleeping-room in the
factory and STAINS, having every appear
ance of blood, on the wall of Luetgert's
office in the factory. A piece of dress
goods, partly eaten by acid, was found in
the vat adjoining the one in which Mrs.
Lueig gert's wedding ring was found. Bail
has been refused Luetgert
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
HEADING FOR OLD HAUNTS.
II Is Now Reported That the Southern
Pac fc Trom r. 6bsrs Secured
S42 OOO

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, May 2o.-The
Southern Pacific train robbers have not
crossed into Mexico. but when near Rio
Grande changed their course, and are
now headed toward New Mexico, where
they expect to find refuge in old haunts
and among friends. They killed their
pack mules on the Pecos River bank and
cut out and destroyed the brands of the
animals 1t is now reported on good au-
thority that the robbers secured $4,000 in
currency and gold. The officers are max
ing desperate effort to overtake and cap
ture the outlaws.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIE
The PfttsburQ Session Hears Many II
Bnso.rs mud kannrfs

The Pittsburg Sessfon Hears Many In
terestin0 Papers and reports.
PITTSBURG. PA. May 20.-This is the
third day of the National Baptist ami
versaries. at this mornings session the
report OF the committee on the educa-
tional work OF the Home Mission Socie ty
was presented by the president, Rev. DR..
B. L. Whitman of the District of Co.
lum bia.
The afternoon session was devoted to
the business OF the Baptist Historical
Society. This evening the opening exer-
the Publication Society took place.
Samuel A. Grocer of this State sub
mitted the presidents address and a re-
view of the work of the society was made
by Austin w. Smith of Minnesota.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
A, to Field.s Rctsre,uent

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 2o.-The
Evening Star revives the report that Asso-
ciate Justice Field will retire in August,
when he has exceeded Justice John Mar
shall's period of service. The Star says
that on Monday the Supreme Court con-
venes for the last time at this session and
will not meet again until the October
term, and that it is altogether prob BILE
that before they meet again Justice Field
will have retired. Justice Field could not
be seen, but Mrs. Field sent word to The
CALL representative that there was mo
truth in the report"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
MAP BE hErhIMANDED.

But 1t Is Probable No Action WlI Be
Tnkem in MuEIan's Case.
WASHINGTON, D. G., May 20.-It is
believed the Navy Department has de-
cided to take no action in the case of
Commander Dennis w. Mullan, formerly
in command of the Pensacola (Fiorida)
navy-yard, against whom charges OF gay
conduct with woman and drunkenness
were made by officers and their wives at
the yard. Mullan may be reprimanded,
but an officer at the Navy Department
said to-day he believed the sentence would
not even be that severe. He has already
been permanently superseded by Captain
Reisinger as commandant at the yard.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Eduordo Gibbon D,ad.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, May co.
Eduardo Gibbon, the well-known lit
terateur, died yesterday. He was one OF
the private secretaries of lian
His work, Nocturnal London" was
favorablY commented on in England. He
was the author OF various novels, articles,
ETC., and his name was more than once re.
ferred TO in Bancroft's works on Mexico.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
PROMJsES Il SENSA TION.
Interesting Developments May Foltot
~

Interesttn0 Developments May Foitotc
Secretary AIoer's Course
WASHINGTON, D. g., May 2O.-There
promises to be a big sensation on account
of Secretary Alger's reply to the San Pc
dro resolution. Senator White construes
it to be fat refusal TO advertise for bids
for the work, because. as the Secretary al
leges, ''the intent OF Congress in making
the appropriation is not clear" Senat or
White is LOADED" for the Secretary.
Michigan men, who are unfriendly to AL
ger, have written him and given him some
information that would cause big sensa-
tion if read in the Senate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21

preventing the heroizing of any OF the
Turkish com mmanders.
1t is expected that in the negotiations
for the establishment of peace Turkey will
deal directly with Greece and, IN accord
ance with the precedent made at San
Stefano, the treaty between Turkey and
Greece will be submitted to conference
of the European powers, which will prob
abIy be held at Paris.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
THREE GOOD INDIANS SHOT.
Ruled While Trying to Enforce the Okla
homa Law A3ajnst Nan-Residen
CntfemeH

PERRY. o. T.. May 20. - Freeland
Marshall, Judge of the Creek District
Court, and Dugan BerryhiH, captain of
the Greek Light Horse ana one OF his
deputies, all Creek Indian officers, were
shot and killed this evening. The names
of the shooters are not known yet, but the
crime was committed by Texas cowboys.
The Creek officers were attempting to
capture fences occupied illegally by nom
resident cattlemen. Judge Marshall was
shot five times
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Bcpison Mav Take Command.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 2o.-The
Call correspondent learned tonight that
Comm odore Howison, formerly stationed
at Mare Island, and lately in command OF
the Oregon. will in all probability be sent
to Honolu. Il TO take charge of the Pacific
station n instead OF Ad miral Miller, who was
at first slated for this post. tits believed
that Miller cannot get back from the
Queens jubilee in time for the assign
ment. Comm odore Dewey is anxious for
the assignment, but Howison will get it.
unless there is change in the programme.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
De,nvea ov Huntington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2o.-Cali-
fornians in Congress generally express The
belief that Alger has been persuaded to
delay the letting of the contracts by the
influence of Coils P. Huntington and as
sociates, who favored the selection of
Santa Monica harbor for the improve
mem.
These:two harbors have been conspicu-
ously before the country for many years
as rival claimants for Government bounty.
Santa Monica is practically owned by
Huntington.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
KILLED HIS OWN BROTHER.
Hcw Carpenter Resented the Marriage
of Woman Win Whom He
Hnd Lived

BUFFALO, N. Y. May 20.-Samuel
Williams, aged so, carpenter. lived for
six months with woman not his wife.
His brother Alonzo called upon the woman
yesterday, took her to Niagara Falls and
married her. On Alonzo's return to-day
the brothers met in saloon and quarreIed
about the woman. The fight was renewed
outside, and Alonzo pushed Samuel
against tree, placed revolver to his
heart and fired, killing him instantly. The
murderer was arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Coptasa homevm,. Casa.

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 2o.-The
judge-advocate general OF the army sent q
record of the case Of Captain Romeyn to
Secre airy Alger W tn a brief of the testi-
mony. Alger will examine it without de-
lay and take it to President Mckinley for
final action. The general belief is that
Romeyn will be subjected to loss OF pay
and reprimand.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
The Pope Presided.

ROME. ITALY, May 20.-The Pope pre-
sided over the Conslstory held this morn.
ing for the purpose of obtaining the ad-
esions of Bishops for the incoming can
Imitation OF saints. Thirty Cardinals
ond 100 Arch bishops were present. Thef
aonsislory proceeded with casting o
cvoteS
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
ALBANF cor ExCITfD.
Great Alarm, Deer a small Fire a. the
Capitol.

ALBANY. n. Y. May 20.-There was
great excitement in this city to-day when
fire alarm summoned the entire depart
ment to the capitol grounds and it became
known that tue State Capitoi, which cost
the State $40, ,000. 900, was on fire.
The flre started in the upper part of the
big building, and when the Fire Depart
Ment arrived smoke was pouring out of
the upper windows at one end of the
structure. Lines OF hose were at once run
into the building, and after a hard fight
the flames were subdued.
The fire was confined to the fourth
floor. More damage was done by the
smoke and water than by the fire itseI.
How it started is not known, but it is
supposed to have originated from cigar
or match carelessly thrown among loose
papers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
rornodo In south Dakota.

HOWARD, S. D., May 20.-A tornado
passed over the northern part of Miner
County last night. The greatest damage
was done at Carthage. Patton & Jackson's
elevator, the Nor .hwestern depot and sev-
eral smaller bu ldings were destroyed. No
lives were lost. The damage TO farm prop
erty is extensive.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
One Vtctorw for the TaiIors.

NEW YORK. N. Y, May 2o.-The strik-
ing tailors won their first victory this
morning. Abraham Cohen, contractor.
increased wages 20 per cent and nine
hours day. Two hundred and fifty men
returned to work. The men are very
much encouraged, and hope to win in the
long run.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Idaho Amasgamator's A,cfuI Denth.=
Chang Buys a Big Diamond.

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 2G.-John
Roach, who got up the Bryan lecture
tour, and vino is also a diamond dealer.
sold to the Chinese special envoy to the
Queens Jubilee, Chang Yuen Hoon, As
carat yellow diamond for $4,000. This
will be worn in Chang's jeweled hat at The
jubilee, alongside of a smaller but clearer
stone. Chang has an option Oh the pur-
chase OF three rubies for $35, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
IN Indiana Bank Closed.

LoGANSPORT, IND, May 2o.-The
bank examines closed the National State
Bank to-day. The capital is 100000 and
deposits $1,000 Most of the funds are
loaned on worthless security. A large
crowd of depositors gathered and made
threats against the managers. President
Johnson, who is leading citizen, is pros
trated.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Coron.Is to Be Promoted.

WASHINGTON. D. c., May 2O.-The
Star says the officers thought to stand the
best chance of being made brigadier-gen-
erals are Colonel Merriam of the infantry
Colonel Wade of the cavalry and Colonel
William M. Graham of the Fifth Artillery
The latter was formerly stationed at the
Presidio.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Denfh of Seuafor Earle.

GREENVILLE, s. c., May 2o.-United
States Senator Earle died at his residence
this afternoon. He was 30 years old on
the Goth of last April. After taking his
seat in the Senate last March Earle was
seized with the grippe. Later Bright's
disease was developed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Snider's Cream of Corn

This is daintily favored soup stock. Its
regular price is 25c, has worked It's way TO
our bargain counter at cents. Have not
time TO explain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Dubuque Non The Ne,Dn nrket.

LONDON, Eng. May 20.-The New
market breeders plate of f3500 run to-
day, was won by Lord Durham's Dubu-
que, August Belmont's Bridegroom Sec
ond, Lorillard's Elfn third.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Meptcan Volonno BONDED.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, May 2o.-The
volcano of Popocatepetl is bonded to an
American syndicate, the object being to
exploit for sulphur, bring ice and wood to
this city and carry tourists up to the
crater.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Wortn.nn,s Lono Wheel Rtde.

PATERSON. N. j., May 20.-William
G. Workman left here last night on
wheel for San Francisco. He carries only
gripsack and small leather bag. He
expects to ride sixty days.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21

We used to get 10c for same size and quail
lily (some get 1t yeti and had large sale for
it. Hope it VIII be appreciated al this price.