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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
ST. PAUL BANKS RECOVERING.
Reorganization Proceeding Cues
ton as TO Public Funds.

ton as to Public Funds.
ST. PAUL. MINI, January S-The
banks Of st. Paul and Minneapolis are
recovering much more rapidly than was
expected from the shock OF the past two
weeks. The assets of the Germania Bank
Of st. Paul have been found in excellent
shape. and the reorganization of the in
stituton will be pushed with all possible
speed.
The committee appointed by the de-
poitors Of the Bank of Minnesota 10
look after their interests while reOr-
ganization is being perfected has met
william Dawson, president. and William
Dawson. Jr. cashier of the bank. and
obtained from them as detailed accounts
of the actual condition Of the bank as
they could furnish. This committee repre-
sents depositors who had on deposit more
than 81. 10000 and are willing 10 act to-
gether in the matter Of reorganization
through the committee. II expects to
have a plan TO present to the depositors
shortly. by which they will eventually
receive dollar for dollar.
4 serious question now being agitated
f. what the city and county are going TO
do for funds with which to carry on cur
rent business. In round figures, there IS
tied up in city and county funds in the
four suspended banks 10000 OF which
S247 600 belongs 20 the city, and $1,000 to
the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
THE ATTORNEY FORGOT.
Hence o. u. Hill Had Trouble with
His Checks.

NORFOLK. VA, January S.-(Speclai)-
O. b Hill, charged with embezziSheht'
WAS before the Police Court to-day. Be
sides the charge made against him by
Armour q Co., TO whom he gave a Szo
check. which was not honored, he was
confronted with another charge brought
by the Daisy Roller Mills, who held q w
check. payment on which had also been
refused. information from Poughkeepsie'
n Y TO the effect that Mr.. Hill gave 10
the preacher. organist, and sexton who as
sisted at his wedding in that city on
Christmas-Day, checks which were not
honored by the bank upon which they
were drawn. was also developed In the
course of the hearing, which consumed
three hours.
MIR. r. j. Morris. an attorney, testified IN
bebalf of the prisoner that prior 10 the
Iatters departure for Poughkeepsie he
nod promised TO discount and place TO
UlIps credit a note for 500 to meet his
chacks. However, being suddenly called
70 New York, Morris forgot 10 do this,
ana hence Hilrs trouble with his checks.
with this additional light before ii, the
Court took the matter under Amusement,
and Hill was rebailed in the sum OF 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
10 lie Given NJ the Temple.

lre Central Committee Of the Associa-
Zion for the Preservation OF Virginia An
Equities met yesterday afternoon in the
looms Of the Virginia Historical Society
To complete plans for the mistletoe ball,
which win take place at the Temple on
ne Dth instant.
Toe brilliant gatherings Of $780, 1891, 1892,
h G win be readily recalled by al
Rose Who were fortunate enough 10 at
.tal tl,m. and plans have been made
t year upon more elaborate scale
han ever.
ts bah win. in a measure, Eke the
Place oi the assemblies Of 1896
owing % the fact that the space at
1a Temple IS limited, the number OF in
Walton. VIII. Of necessity. be restricted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
A CHASTITY CHRISTENING.
Terrible Fight Among Hungnrians-
Three Men kilIcd-Fiye wounded.

SCRANTON. PA, January ga Hun
garian christening at Mayneld. this coun-
ty, yesterday. had the usual bloody end
ing which attends these festivals. for as
the result of a fight with knives. one man
Is dead, two are dying, and five others
are badly carved. Strong liquor flowed
freely at the christening. and soon many
OF the men were mad with drink
Seven Of the participants in the feast
went 10 the house OF Lucetz Krutchas
Krutchas soon had to resent an insult to
his wife. and then the knives flashed out
Mrs. Krutchas dashed out the light. and
fed from the room. A fearful fight fol-
lowed in the dark. The drlnk-maddened
men cut and stabbed each other, and
rolled upon the floor I'm deadly grapple.
Finally. a constable and a posse broke
into the house and when light was had,
q CHASTITY picture was presented. The
furniture was battered and broken, and
blood was everywhere. and stretched on
the floor were eight apparently dead and
dying men. grooming and cursing. a
physician was hastily summoned.
Krutchas was 20 terribly cut that he
died In a short while. The injuries of the
other men show the savageness Of the
fight.
Peter GuZey. cut over the heart. and
with his left arm severed at the wrist,
will die.
Wazeyl Zubal. stabbed I'm the back.
and with his lung pierced, and a chunk
Of flesh cut from a shoulder, will probably
die
John Turpakone; ear cut off. and hume
rous slashes on shoulder and back.
Paul Pawlak; face and arms slashed-
John hester; face, head, and breast
badly cut.
Michael Oleanz; stabbed in the face
and back.
Andrew Telep; stabs and a broken
nose.
These men are under guard in the hos
pital. and an investigation Of the affair
rs hoing held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

Hands Across the Sea" a pretty Eng
lsa melodrama. was presented az the
Academy last night. and well received.
lle scenery e. picturesque. aud the eff
ie.is realistic the revolving prison scene
ID tte bird act and the fog and ship
ilard scene IN The fourth act being very
eeyerly staged
Ihe play IL fashioned 20 conventional
INES. and embodies most OF the we'll
Known oxpedients and features Of class
plays that have their periods Of SUI
Wemacy. and their years OF disuse but
~.ih which the public IS never entirely
Gone There will be matinee and evening
performances to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
-, word TO Dispatch Subscribers.

We would earnestly call the attention
If our subscribers to the offer, which
the Dispatch is still holding out to them,
in that artistic souvenir. 1.-THE Lost
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time goes on. and will instruct your
children.
Cut out three coupons Of different dates
and bring them with 10 cents to our
counter. or send them with 10 cents and
a 2-cent postage stamp. IL you wish them
mailed TO any address. In the latter
event, address
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The Dispatch Company,
Richmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

Rev. Z. L. Powell, of Louisville, KY
will occupy the pulpit Of seventh-Street
Christian church at II A. NJ. Sunday,
and at s = NJ. will deliver the annual
address before the Young Mems Mis-
slonary Society of that congregation.
Mr.. Powell is one of the most distin-
guished ministers of the Christian Church,
and ranks among the most eio-
quent speakers Of that denomination.
He is a native Virginian. a nephew %
the Rev. Robert G.. Cave. formerly of
this city. from whom he inherits those
graces Of oratory which made his uncle
so famous and popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
University student Dead.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. January
Special LECTURES were suspended
here to-day. out OF respect 10 the memory
of Mr.. A. Stephen cambridge, student
In the academic department. who died
this morning. lie had been suffering with
an attack Of grippe. but congestion OF
the lungs set in this morning; hemor-
rhage being the direct cause OF his death.
Mr. cambridge was q son of the Hon A.
stephen cambridge. Of Shepherdstown,
w Va. who arrived here this afternoon
"a take the body home tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
DEATHS.

BARRETT at his residence 400
Floyd avenue. January sth, at o'ciocA
A. NJ, WILLIAM TAYLOR BARRET. In
the 18th year OF his age.
Funeral from residence at o'clock
THIS AFTERNOON. No flowers.
BOEHME.--Died. In Richmond. Va,
January sth, at A. NJ, Mr.. ERNST
BOEHME. in the 9th year CT his age.
Funeral will be held SUNDAY, nj 2:31
y. NJ, from his late residence. No. 500
east Marshall street, TO 81. Johns Ger.
man Evangelical church. 70
MERRIMAN.-Died Thursday, JanuarD
I'm. al s T.. NJ, at the residence OF hak
brother. G.. r.. Merrifnan. No. sol China
street. Miss MATTE J.. MERRIMAN.
Blessed are the dead that die In the
Lord. =
The funeral VIII take place eAgUn&
DAY EVENING at 8 O'Clock. nom P1aos|
street Baptist church. Friends and nc<s
auaintances are invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
The FOurqurean-Price Co.
To-day again our Great
Clearing Sale in
HOuSeWaTe Department.

500 c-FOOT STEP-LADDERS, WITH
PAII-REsT. MADE OF BEST NORWAY
PINE. WELL BRACED, WORTH N-zo'
SPECIAL TO-DAY. 35c.
20 odd Slop Jars. Water-Carriers, ana
Foot-Tubs barge size. made Of the best
Japanned tin. nicely painted, and worth
GO and CSC, choice of any 25c.
Substantially Made Hat and Coat Racks,
oak finished. just the thing for small
halls, worth 25c.. for l3c.
300 EXTRA HEAVY BLOCK-TiN
STEW KETTLES. 4-QUART SIZE
WITH DOUBLE-RIvETED HANDLES
WORTH REGULARLY Csc. SPECIAL
TO-DAY &c.
$3.50 for $50 Real French China Dinner
Sets. "Haviland'' made. containing 100
pieces, including large soup tureen, spe-
cial for $3.50
S6.9s for s15 Genuine English China DIN
ner Sets, containing 100 pieces, nicely
decorated. and guaranteed not to craze
POO Children's Trays. with Patent Ad-
Unstable Spring. nicely decorated, Worth
f0c. for 10c.. complete.
Cuspadores, real china. with hand deco
rations, regular price 49c.. to-day's price
25c.
$3.50 FOR NEW DESIGNS IN TOILET
SETS. HANDSOMELY DECORATED, y
PIECES. ACTUALLY WORTH 49,
5000 boxes Toothpicks at 1c.
12c. for zoe. Cakes Plates, beautiful
goods, full size, Royal Bonn decorations,
new odd shapes. worth 50c., for l2c.
Carlsbad China Cream pitchers, prettily
decorated, with dainty decorations regu-
lar 25c. ones. for sc. choice.
800 DOZEN BEST QUALITY FLINT
GLASS TUMBLERS. DIFFERENT De
SIGNS TO SELECT FROM. No SEAMS,
WORTH REGULARLY % AND CSC. PER
DOZEN, SPECIAL TO-DAY, SIX FOR
14c.
81 sets Of Bread. Cake and Pairing
Knives. warranted good steel, 2ic. for the
three knives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
THE STEAMER DAUNTLEss.
She II Cleared OF the Suspicion Of
FilibusteriUg.

er Dauntless has been cleared OF the sus-
picion that she was engaged In blibus-
tering operations during her recent trip
out from Jacksonville. She returned to
Jacksonville Wednesday at midnight, and
under instructions from the Secretary OF
Treasury, the Collector Of Customs thera
to-day made a report by telegraph. sta
ting, I'm substance, that the Dauntless had
been occupied IN legitimate wxecking
work. The Collector also reported THAI
application had been made for clearance
for the Dauntless for the port OF Nuevi-
tas, Cuba, with a cargo OF munitions of
war. and requested instructions. Mr.. Car
Isle Immediately wired him to send "
full report. on which the department could
take action,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
Two Negroes Killed.

MACON, GA, January S.-A special to
,he Telegraph from Cochran. Ga, says:
rast night three negro tramps entered
the Ingraham Hotel and stole an over
enat The proprietor discovered the theft
oS the negroes were making their exit
60, The building. and, with Marshal
poeers pursued the thieves. The ne
80 ran TO a swamp a mile from the
- where they Were overtaken. They
-.o,,ad and opened fire on Ingraham and
1'oasrs The pursuers returned the fire,
i'ni,ng one negro, mortaily wounding a
.ond and capturing the third.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
a MnsicnI ENening.

The music class of Miss Maggie Gwilt
were entertained at her residence, No.
II south Laurel street, last night. Quite
an extensive musical programme was rem
dered by the pupils. and Messrs. FERGUS
son brothers added much 10 the plea
sure Of the guests. Among those present
were. Misses Annie Stewart Wade, Mag
ole Mary. Annie. and Fanny Hudson:
Nav Florence. and Little Jones; Magde-
lene Boltz. Rosa Cooper Lille Goode
Tiuie Smith: Messrs. Ferguson, X.
walker and /. r. Gavin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

WASHINGTON. u. c.. January S.
Chief-Engineer G.. II. Kearney. ordered
from the Minneapolis 10 the Cincinnati:
Chief-Engineer j. II. chasmar from tho
Cincinnati to the San Francisco. as feet
engineer In place of Chief-Engineer w.
A. Windsor, relieved as feet engineer.
and ordered 10 the Minneapolis: IAeuten-
ant-Commandsr w. n. Everett. from tho
steel board to the photographic ONCE;
Surgeon c. n. Gravatt has been detailed
to the Naval Museum OF Hygiene. at
Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

NEW YORK, January S.--There have
heen indications to-day In tho dry-goods
market OF an Improvement In demand
On various quarters, some agents report
ing that for the first time during several
weeks past their orders are such as to
encourage them in the hope OF a sub
stantial expansion I'm business shortly.
In the jobbing trade spring wash fabrics
An printed and woven-pattern lines and
prints are being distributed moderately
yell whist at first hands business Is
quiet, pending the recorder demand. Wool
len goods OF all transactions are quiet.
and without material change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
uns STUART At woMAN's CLUB.
Her Headings Enjoyed by Il Large
and Cultivated Audience.

Mrs Ruth McEnery Stuart, the we'll
A10Wn authoress. entertained a very large
aud fashionable audience at the Woman's
Club last night with a series of delight
t-l selections from some Of her most popu-
l-r works. chiefly "The Dividing Fence"
Sonny" "Camella Ricardo" and plan
'at0l Verses"
I9 say that the audience was delighted,
90 speak mildly. Mrs Stewart Is pos
sei in O. large measure of every re-
4Iromeut for the task she has under
taken She is a reader OF great ability.
Her toclton Us almost perfect, and there
au innate refinement and charm about
..r presence that is most ingratiating.
H.r voice IS superbly controlled, and
-, gestures and delivery graceful. Her
Dialect stories were particularly effective,
a- Der rendering Of the draWl of the
southern patois Is inimitable.
4rs. Stuart was introduced by Mrs. Ar
cher Anderson. and at the conclusion OF
te Entertainment was cordially thanked.
lae event was admitted to be one OF the
most Interesting since the Inauguration
~ the club
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

her to n house In 12lst street. where "A
ceremony was performed by a man In
clerical garb. and witnessed by his two
daughters.
Mr.. Schuman. according to both of the
New York papers. denies having mar
riod. or ever intended 10 marry. the girl,
who IS now nearly p years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
xorso,,s Postmaster's Shortage.

NORFOLK, VA. January s.-tSpecieL)-
rnsnector Cium and Mr. James w. Long
have finished an inventory OF the stock in
the post-office here. Their separate ac-
counts. when compared. tailed. This
enables Inspector Cium TO fix the amount
of Postmaster Desge's shortage at about
ss 100 Mr.. Degge says that he and his
sureties have paid in about $500 In cash.
The amount OF shortage was stated here
tofore to be $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

The bicycHsts here are taking much in
terest i'm the case of Barbee, decided in
the Law and Equity Court on Thursday.
They are greatly pleased with the deci-
SION The city was represented by Mr.,
q Y Meredith. the City Attorney, while
AIR James Lewis Anderson, president of
the League of Wheelmen, looked after
Mr. Barbee's interests in the suit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

4 good deal of interest was created
in Richmond baseball circles by the re-
port that Frank Behne, well-knoWn
baseball player was missing. spe-
ciel from Newport News states that
Behne Is now I'm that city, well and
hearty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09
c,..rIeston nond. stolen.

CHARLESTON. S. c., January g.
u,aven Charleston per cent city bonds.
''s,res,,ting in value $500. were stolen
from the private residence OF Mrs. IL. b.
pose wednesday night. The bonds were
Int 70 500 each, numbered 2o4 to I'll; one
:, zoo bond. No. sSi; one 5000 bond. No. s'i
one $500 bond. No. III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

The schooner Addie Bliss arrived here
Yesterday from Hillsboro, Nova Scotia,
l'aaed with plaster and cement for War
ses Moore. The captain reported heavy
ioSs on the trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

>,tcvv YORK. January S.--lSpecial)-L.
=, sever broadway Central; j.. I. Crump,
IronerIal; w. III. Couling, Marlborough
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

Norcoran Hall was taxed 10 lis utmost
-Npacity ., several hundred persons
-~s urn> ~. night when "Mr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

Old papers for sale at sc. hundred at
Dispatch Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-09

The remains Of Mrs. ". y. LIVIH'
daughter of Mr.. a. D. Atkinson or the
Lexington Hotel, whose death occurred
in Chicago last Wednesday reacheu thls
city yesterday morning ana were taAeH
60 +be hotel The funeral took place at
. % yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Moses
- Hoge officiating. and the interment
vas made at Hollywood. The pail
bearers we're: Messrs. G. II. King, c. r..
cuv IT l.. Strong. r. F. Parke, j. f..
b. Jurgens, II. lowering. S. r. Gates
and W. X. Bache.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-13
PUSHING GOMEZ.
Gen. PandO Said 10 Have Forced
Him to the Woods.
Mon Sent to Negotiate With Insurgents
Have Not Returned.

Havana, Dec. l3-(Via Key West). 1t
is officially announced that the 81 anish
forces under the command Of Gen. Pando,
in the province Of Puerto Principe, have
been pushing the insurgent leader.
Max imo Gomez, so closely that he was
obliged, with about 200 mon of his escort,
to seek refuge In the woods and noun.
tains OF Las Delicias.
Net ore of tho commissioners sent ty
Gen. pando To different parts OF the
island, with instructions To negotiate
with the insurgents. looking TO their ac-
ceptance Of the autonomous form OF gov
ernment proposed by 81 ain, has returned,
which seems 10 confirm the reports that
some OF them have been hanged by the
insurgents and that others have elected TO
remain with the enemv.
IL il reported that Juan Dolgado, the
insurgent leader. hanged the two com.
missioners who were sent 20 him with
peace propositions.
AtGispatch received hero from Madrid
saws that the autonumic cabinet of Cuba
will not be formed until tho reformists
ami 6uto omists unite In one party, and t
Is added that the reformist, Deputy Am
blard. VINO is now in Madrid. Will, on his
arrival i'm New York. offer Manuel Rafael
Angulo, n member Of the Cuban revolu-
tionary iunta. n portfolio in the new
aItonomist cabinet in order to induce
him TO return TO Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-13
Baker Precipitated From
Fourth Story.
UNCONSCIOUS ON A ROOF.
Taken to Hospital where His Con-
dlti0n Is Critical.
HE WAS WASHING THE WINDOWS

Walter Baker, IS years Of age, employed
as janitor of the Hodges Building, on
Wey ybosset street fell from fourth story
window Of the building to the roof of the
City Hotel annex, 90 feet below, this
morning, and sustained dangerous injur-
les. He was taken to the hospital where
bis condition is regarded as critical
About Q o'clock this morning Baker en-
tered the establishment of Julius Eicher-
berg, dealer in precious stones, on tho
fourth floor OF the Hodges building. This
room is on the east side next TO the City
Hotel, and separated therefrom by mar
row areaway open TO the lower story in
which is situated a one-story annex to the
hotel barroom.
Baker wen, to work to wash the win
dows, of which there are two in the room,
and soon had the work on one of them
done He started on the second which
was the nearest to eybosset street.
To wash the outside of these windows
IL was necessary to stand upon the ledge.
a narrow projection, at best dangerous
place, but with the window almost
closed, as IL is stated Baker had it, the
danger was largely enhanced.
Baker must have missed his footing or
lost his hold in some manner ut present
unknown. for presently he was missed
from the window. Two men named
Guttman and Lebmann. employees of the
firm, rushed To the window and saw the
janitor's form lying on the roof below.
lie Was unconscious.
Apparently he had fallen headlong the
entire distance and landed on his face.
but whether or not he had struck any
thing In his descent could not be told. 1t
Is quite possible that he did. however. for
in the areawav between the two buildings
are the City Hotel fire escapes and the fire
blinds on the Hodges building, covered
with sheet iron, were standing out from
the building in n half open state.
The jani tor s, face was mass of wounds
when he was picked up and IL was terri
bly, cut and bruised. Tho am mbu,ance,
which had been hurriedly Summoned.
arrived on the scene, Bnd after n super
ficisl examination, the victim was taken
to the Rhode Island Hospital.
sl5aker has been employed as janitor of
the Hodges building for several months,
and was considered q trustworthy and
and resided with his wife and four child -
len on Plain street between Public and
Oxford streets.
lhe accident recalls similar ono.
which occurred at the Hodges building
several months aaO. when previous iani-
tor named Davis fell from n third story
window OH th3 other side OF the building.
Davis, however. was unlnjured beyond n
bad shaking up. and he was anle to be at
work the next morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-13
ON THREE CHARGES.
Margaret Deadly Fined For Stealing
From Stores.
She Was Arres'ei In the Woods Bicknall
& Potter Establishment.

Margaret Deadly went on shopping ex-
petition on Saturday evening and visited
several Of the large downtown stores.
Margaret did not spend any money, but
there was hardly store she visited that
she departed from without one or more
mementoes for souvenirs.
Perhaps il was the fact that she had
been drinking THAI led TO her ultimate
detection. She was caught in the act of
shoplifting at the store of the Wood,
Bicknall & Potter company and turned
over TO Officer Norton, who took her to
the Central station.
Margaret was arraiRned In the District
Court this morning on three charges of
larceny. For stealing from the Wood,
Blcknall u Potter company she was fined
sen and costs For stealing from the Bos-
ton store she was fined $50 and costs.
And for the theft Of several small articles
from another store she was fined $40 and
costs.