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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13
SCOTLAND NECK.
A Good Rain-Rev. DIR. w. Il. Hatche,
Holding Service

SCOTLAND NECK. n. c., May r.
Special )-Much-needed rain fell here
yesterday afternoon, and fields and gar
dens are greatly revived. There was
some hail. but 1t did no damage To-
bacco farmers are busy setting plants
now.
Scotland Neck is always greatly
pleased with Richmond preachers. Rev.
]. f. Hutson has held two or three meet
ings here. Two years ago Rev. ii. A.
Bagby held a meeting In the Baptist
church here. and now DIR. w. 4. Hatcher
Is here TO assist Pastor r. T. Vann OF
the Baptist church. In "A meeting OF days
DR.. Hatcher came yesterday from the
Southern Baptist Convention at Whining
ton, and preached last night. The rain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

tho earnest solicitation OF Judge CON, VIM
said IL would be perfectly asreea1,. ~
General Walker On the con'ra'y, -
ever. the appointment was apso' OIL n
repugnant TO General Walker as. L..
comes from Wytheville. wne'e ,,,s,,,e-
Mr.. ! II Gleayes. whom Generai VIM
probab,v wants TO be District Attorney
for the Western District. c.,o-
The Attorney General admlttea 10 uene
raj Walker that he had made mis'ahs
but said he did not know now IL co"'u
no recti6cd hut the President went lur-
Their and said A should not stand. Mr,
Mckinley asked: How can get riu
of Mr.. Blair?v and General walker was
unable TO solve the problem. Inc fres'-
dent then said, "Wait until the appoint
ment of DIstrict-Attorney Is made ana
then I will dispose of Mr.. Bar.
Judge COTS offlciousness I'm interterihs
with the Virginia appointments Is resent
ed by the leaders here, ana me crltic'sihs
upon his conduct in the Blair matter
are quite severe.
MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Senator Daniel again introduced III ,ne
senate TODAY the bill providing for the
construction OF a memorial bridge across
tho Potomac between Arlington and the
Naval Observatory. the cost not to exceed
SEQ 900 The bill also provides 100000 for
surveys. No cars are to be run on the
bridge.
National Committeoman Bowden Gaze
on Secretary Sherman to-day with cap
tain Henry Rives, who wants European
consulate. but would not decline one IN
anv of the South American republics. Mr..
Rowden called on the President, and was
afterwards in conference with Colonel
James ID. Brady. and left tonight for
Norfolk. He put In a good word for the
appropriation of $4,000 for the public
building at Norfolk, and left for nome
Tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

WASHINGTON. May l2-The following
for Virginia to-day: Alberene. f. l.. Eel
ter; All Wood. L. ]. Goodwin: Bloomtown
+. NJ. Fisher; Body Camp. c. w. Patter,
son: Cuynn, J. M. Carney; Hardesty
Frank Gardner; Meade. W. r. Crouch
Middlebrook, j. Il. Carwell: Orkney
Springs, III. II. Biller; Orlean, NJ. "
Moore: Rappahannock Academy. w. Ii
Buckner; Return. G. !. Ma9hersnead
Rowiey, W. Il. Hall; Toms Brook. NJ. C.
Bouman: Wheaton. II. r. Adams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

Rev. Fletcher Beadles. pastor of the
Paramount Methodist church. Will preach
at the Soldiers Home Sunday evening
at o'clock. Mr.. Beadles Will be ac-
companied by his choir, and an interest
ing service will attend their visit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13
Married in Ncsx Kent.

Miss Lula y. Clark and Mr. ID. Edward
Davis were married last evening at $3.50
o'clock at the residence OF the brides
parents, i'm New Kent county. Miss Josie
Davis. sister of the groom. left the city
yesterday TO be the maid of honor at
her brothers marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis will return to Richmond in a few
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13
Outing. for sundny-schooI Children.

The Richmond Traction Company has
extended TO all OF the Sunday schools
of the city an invitation TO enjoy an
outing upon It's cars any day each school
may select during the summer. The OFF,
Gals OF the company ooer to carry the
schools to any OF the parks on their
lines and bring them back I'm the eve
ming. They promise to provide an ample
pains to give the officers teachers. and
scholars an enjoyable outing. This libe-
raj offer will undoubtedly be accepted
by many Of the schools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

Colonel John Bell Bigger. secretary or
the State commission 10 investigate and
make some recommendations concerning
the care of cpileptics. will leave this
Hotel Rennert. he will meet the COM
missioners, and with them journey TO
New York and Ohio, where State insti.
tutions for epileptics viii be examined
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13
TOO LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION

MASONIC FUNERAL NOTICE.
The members OF HENRfcO w
UNION LODGE. No 100. are re- ~
quested TO attend a special COM
munication THIS AFTERNOON at 2:lS
O'Clock at Masopic Hail. on Twenty-ffth
street. TO pay the last sad tribute OF re-
spect to our deceased brother. w. X.
SMITH. Members OF sister lodges are
fraternally invited TO unite with US.
BY order OF the Worshipfui Master.
WILLIAM WILSON.
my l3-1t ~ secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13
Georgia and Alabama Earnings.

The Georgia and Alabama railway
makes the following report OF earnings
for first week i'm May: Week ending May
8. 1897. SIS. 25S; week ending May s. 1896
Sl4,13i. Increase, S4,164
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

Orders for printing sent to tho Dispatch
Company Will be given prompt attention.
and the style Of work and prices will -
sure to please you. .,.tsds&
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
CONSULS IN DANGER.
THEIR FLAG OF TRUCE ID NO
PROTECTION.
European Oniciais Unable to Confer with
Belligerent Christian Chiefs-Excite-
ment at Athens-Germans Began the
Bomb rdment.

Canea, Island of Crete. Feb. 24.-The
British, Italian and Russion consuis
have returned from Seinos, accompa-
MED by 10 Musselman fugitives. They
were unable to hold conferences with
the chiefs Of the belligerents, who are
conducting a war of determination.
Both sides have mutually massacred
prisoners. Two thousand civilians and
$50 Turkish soldiers are resisting the
advance of the insurgents with three
cannon. Their position is extremely
critical.
The consuls proceeded to Canada on
board ship. The Christians there, al
though advised of their arrival, fired on
the consuls, in spite of the white flag
OF truce which they carried. The con-
suls returned to Selinos. where the
Christians occupied fresh positions
Here, also, the consuls were fired upon,
the shots falling around the ship.
No insurgents were killed by the
cannonade of the warships on the in
surgent position, near here Sunday
The damage done was purely material
The French and Italian warships did
not open fire. because the Greek flag
was lowered by the insurgents before
their turn came.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
CONGRE SStONAL.
SENATE.

SENATE
Washington. Feb IL Allen spoke on his
resolution relating TO dismissais at the
post Office ut South Omaha, and declared
the civil service law a fraud. Conference
report on the immigration bill was agreed
To.
A bill passed opening To use and occu-
patton under the right of way act of 1891
all the reservation sites reserved by the
geological survey. Hopkins Kendall cleo
ton contest was debated, but no action
taken
Washington, Feb lS.--In executive ses-
sion the senate voted to take up consider
alton of nominations in preference to the
arbitration treaty. G. +. Amidon was
confirmed "a district judge of North
Dakota
The house, by vote of 49, to 81, reversed
the finding of "A majority of the elections
committee and decided the contested
election case of Hopkins VS.. Kendall. from
the Tenth Kentucky district, in favor of
the republican contestant.
SENATE.
Washington, Feb 19-In executive ses-
sion the senate voted down Nelson's motion
to postpone further consideration of the
arbitration treaty until March 5. Sherman
maderepeated efforts to secure vote on
the ratification, but was defeated.
HOUSE.
House took up the general deficiency
bill, but its consideration was not com
pleted
SENATE.
Washington. Feb 2O--A resolution by
Cameron extending sympathy to the gov
ernment ofGreece in its Intervention to free
the people of Crete from the tyranny of
foreign oppressors and to restore peace
with the blessing of Christian civilization
to that distressed land" was adopted
Indian appropriation bill came up. An
amendment making temporary provision
for contract or denominational schools for
Indian pupils, caused a long discussion, and
a vote was not reached.
HOUSE.
The house spent the day in discussing the
general deficiency appropriation bill and it
was not completed.
SENATE.
w uSuluRtoD. rem. --.-Studte tOOk
Indian appropriation bill Clause direct
ing temporary contracts with sectarian
schools was agreed TO. The bill is still
under consideration.
HOUSE.
The house passed the general deficiency
appropriation bill and began consideration
of the last of the money bills, that provid-
ing for the naval establishment.
SENATE.
Washington. Feb 23.--The senate made
slow progress on the Indian appropriation
bill, disposing of only one item \ resolu-
tod by Mills of Texas, was adopted asking
the president for information as to the
death of DR. Ruiz, at Guanabacoa Cuba
HOUSE
The naval appropriation bin was finished
and sent to the senate. A bill to permit
governors of territories To appoint certain
officers without consent of executive coun-
ellis caused debate on civil service, and
Grosvenor denounced the civil service law
as fraud. Republicans applauded
Literally. The bill passed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

DIES MONIES. Feb. 10.-In the revised
rules of practice in the United States
patent Office bearing date of February
o. 1897, occurs the following: 1T is
the design of the constitution and the
patent laws to secure to the inventor
not that which is "a matter of common
right, nor the property of another, but
what he has himself created. The
duty of the Office is to grant nothing
which already belongs to the domain
of the public, but. on the other hand.
not to withhold from the inventor any
portion of the full benefit of his
invention. Its function is TO draw the
line with even Justice between the
two. A patent for an invention is
synonymous with "A patent or deed for
land. The latter fixes the meter and
bounds of the land SO the owner knows
where it is relative TO adjoining land.
A patent for an invention points out
and distinguishes it from other inven-
tions and subject matter relating to
the same art to which it belongs
Surveyors sometimes vary in fixing
corners and litigation results. The
scope of "a claim to patent is some
times disputed in court. But there
is much less litigation in regard
to titles TO inventions than
there is about real estate.
Valuable information about obtaining,
valuing and selling patents sent free
to any address.
THOMAS q. AND j. RALPH ORwIG,
Solicitors of Patents
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
CORRUPTION AT DULUTH.
The Grand Jury Accuses County OncIalx
of WrongdoIng.

of WrongdoIng.
Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 24.-The grand
jury has completed it's labors and
turned into court its report, accompa-
MED by twenty-five indictments. The
names of the persons indicted will not
be made known before Thursday.
The jury reports that the register OF
deeds, though paid salary of $4,000
a year, has appropriated to his own use
large amounts of fees, which should
have been turned into the county treas
ury. The grand jury lately returned
true bill against Register of Deeds
Bergstrom. There are two true bills
against Auditor Halden, charging mis-
appropriation of funds.
The report says the administration
OF the affairs of the county up to Jan.
], 1897, has been one Of reckless. al
most criminal extravaganza.
1t was found by the grand Jury that
the poor-house is fire-trap, and that
body is impressed that should fire
take place at night the loss of life
would be frightful to contemplate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Kansas Observation-Disclosures Defeated.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 1S.-The fight in
the Kansas legislature for resubmission
of the liquor question is apparently
lost. The house, sitting in committee
Of the whole, recommended the adop-
ton of Joint resolution for the sub
mission Of the question to the people
in the form Of constitutional amend
ment, but when the resolution came
up in the regular order 1t failed OF
adoption by a vote of 62 ayes to 81
noes, less than the required two
thirds majority. Resubmissionists ac-
knowledge their defeat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Catholics Charge Discrimination,

Quincy, H., Feb. pa mass meet
ing Of Catholics has been called for
Sunday, when a formal protest will be
prepared against the bill before the
Illinois Legislature providing free
books to pupils of public schools. The
Catholics claim It is an unfair discrim-
ination against parochial schools. and
besides having their children to supply
with books Catholics will be taxed for
books for the pupils of the public
0nh
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Hanna Lays Down His Policy.

Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. 24.-M. A.
Hanna, speaking regarding the an
nouncement that Gov Bushnell had
decided to appoint him United States
senator to succeed Sherman, said: II
shall do all in my power to be worthy
OF the honor. SO far as my policy
goes, 1t will be to aid the Mckinley
administration, and in particular to
assist in framing at once tariff bill
which will seek to restore confidence
to the country and give stimulus to
our Industries. That is now the chief
purpose of my life"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
1y Rain for Seventy two uonrs

Cincinnati. Ohio, Feb. 24.-For sew
cnty-two hours, up to o'clock Monday
night. steady rain has fallen over the
entire area of the immense watershed
Of the Ohio valley, with the exception
of the mountainous portions of west
nrn New York and western Pennsyl-
vania, where the telegraph reports
rains. The river is at As feet and ris-
ing seven inches an hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
win Finance the Consolidation.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 24.-It is said
August Belmont & Co. of New York
have agreed to finance the consolida-
ton of the Kentucky distillers, and
have $15,000,000 which they are will
ing to place at the disposal of the dis
tillers. There are 5l5 distilleries in
Kentucky, but 1t will be hard work to
bring them together.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Nothing Done Regarding DR.. Ruiz.

Washington, Feb. 24.-No further
steps have been taken by the state de-
partment in the case of DR.. Ruiz. the
American citizen who was found dead,
In his cell at Guanabacoa. Cuba, under
suspicious circumstances. Consul
General Lee, who is investigating the
affair under the orders of the depart
ment, has not yet reporte.l the results
of his investigation. and meantime all
talk OF ultimatums and calls for war
ships is pronounced to be without foun-
dalton
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Mrs. Beecher Has n ReIaDs..

Stamford, Conn, Feb. "a. Mrs.
Henry Ward Bescher had another re-
lapse Monday Afternoon, and at no time
since she was confined to her room
about the middle OF December, has
her condition been considered so hone
less by members of her family. II is
thought the end will come within
!wenty-four hours.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
ST. Louis Millionaire Killed.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 24.-John r.
Boyden, president OF the Boyden Lum-
Der Company of st. Louis, which has
large mills at Neeleyville. Ark. died
at that place Monday morning. Mr..
Boyden was caught yesterday in the
mill machinery and horribly crushed
Mr.. Boyden was reputed millionaire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Vacation for Illinois Senate,

Springfield. H.. Feb. 1S.-At a eau
Gus of the republican members of the
senate it was decided to take an adj
tournment from Friday. Feb. 26, to
Tuesday, March 8, 10 permit the mem
bers 20 attend the Inauguration Of
President elect Mckinley.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Friend of President Lincoln Dead.

New York, Feb. 23.-Capt. William
Howard Merrill. U. s. A.. retired, died
Of cirrhosis of the liver after an ILL.,
ness OF month, at his home In this
city. Capt. Merrill was a friend OF
President Lincoln and for several
months was attached to his staff in the
capacity of aid-de-camp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
GREEKS ARE DETERMINED,
Bitter Protest Made Against Sundays
BOmbardment,

BOmbardment.
Athens, Feb. PA great indigna-
ton meeting was held here Monday in
order to protest against the lombard
ment by warships of the powers of the
insurgent camp near Canea Shouts
were raised for war, and the speakers
vehemently declared that the country
was now fully determined to sacrifice
its blood and treasure in aid OF Crete.
1t is believed that it has been decid-
ed to call out three more classes OF re-
serves. 1t is impossible for the king
OF Greece to draw back. If he should
do so there would be neither crown nor
government within twenty-four hours.
Prime Minister De,yannis in the leg
islative chamber denied all of the re-
ports of the landing of Turkish troops
on the island of Crete.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

Springfield, H., Feb. 19.-Revell's
bill to repeal the present libel law was
defeated in the house Thursday by
vote OF &c nays 70 SO yeas, with the
emergency clause attached.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

Salem, Ore, Feb. 24.-Only thirty
six members answered to roll call in
Joint convention Monday. After roll
call recess was taken to o'clock at
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
German Ship First to Fire.

Berlin, Feb. 24.-The Captain of the
German warship Kaiserin- Augusta tel
egraphs from Canea that his ship, be-
ing at the end of the line, fred the first
shot Sunday in bombarding the Cretan
camp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Elect - Chicago President,

Monmouth, H.. Feb. 24.-Illinois
state camp, Patriotic Sons of America.
convened here Monday morning and
elected James M. Calhoun. Chicago.
president
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Poverty Made Him Despondent.

Columbus, o., Feb. 24.-Otto Kratzch
of Milwaukee severed arteries in both
wrists and will die. He had no money,
was out of work and had gone to the
city prison for safe keeping.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

Bill relating TO county and township
government came up and senate amend
ment to give cities larger representation on
boards of supervisors was defeated. Tax
ON dogs was doubled A committee TO in
vestigate cost Of printing code was auth
Drlzed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

SUTcuklu III DtS hOluGS Il wear
ago when some of his friends who had
accompanied him to slaughter house,
remarked at the ease with which he
dispatched veal calf by using his
new record for strong men few DAYS
ago in the presence of several hun
dred people at Drake University, Des
Moines. Barney has signed contract
TO play the season with Ringling Bros
circus and gave d farewell performance
to the students of Drake, of whose
athletic work he has had charge.
Incidentally he announced his inten-
ton of making an attempt to break
the worlds record for heavy lift
straight from the ground. In this he
succeeded. ana set new mark at / $50
pounds. The record was formerly
held by Dove "a Canadian. and was
recently made at Montreal. where he
lifted l 100 pounds clear off the floor.
Louis Kellehan, the bank robber,
whose daring work at Sherburne,
Mimi, in connection with his brother,
caused big sensation last October, is
now on trial at Fairmont. kellihan's
home is in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
Will Fountain, Arthur Magee and
Ed Brown, three young men living at
Shenandoah, got on a drunken spree
and proceeded to make things lively.
They are in jail for cutting and
severely injuring A. b. Stoddard, a
barber. Stoddard was slashed back
of the ear with knife, the wound
extending down and across the neck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-02

company having declined to remove
the foreman, Mr.. Kirkhouse, against
whom the strikers had protested.
Ben ?. Garrett, Of the government
survey corps. who has been stationed
At Ksithsburg and vicinity the past
tive years. accompanied BY Mrs. Gar
rett, 10 visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. s. Heagy.
Requiem mass was celebrated a.
st. Joseph's church ct 8 O'Clock YES.
terday morning over the remains OF
William Lsffsrty. Rev. Father
Mackin conducted the service. In
torment was at Calvary.
An exciting game Of base ball was
played by the Londons and West
knds at the Hopdeld yesterday after
noon. The former won, the score
being IL 10 16. The West Ends led
until the closing inning. when the
Londens ran in two scores.
The great sale Of the Wadsworth
stock at AeCabe Bros. will be
pushed harder this week than ever,
as they are bound to close out every
dollars worth Of these special bar
gains before the arrival Of their new
fall stock, which will soon begin
coming.
Yesterday was another OF those
swelters. The mercury reached %
high as SO. and the humidity of the
atmosphere made it seem the most
oppressive day of the season. The
night, however, brought relief in .
refreshing breeze that sprung up
from the west. Today has been hot
enough for all practical purposes.
especially when The sun has had full
sway. There is . prospect Of re-
freshing local showers, and in eonse-
quence . decline in temperature.
The team Of James Conner created
. stir on Twentieth street
at noon today. The driver had
turned the carriage at Eighth avenue
and started north. Between Seventh
and Eighth the neckyoke broke.
The driver seeing the horses were
getting excited turned them toward
the curbing, when the double tree
broke. The horses then ran down
the street. leaving the carriage be-
hind. Mrs. Conner and her little
SOB, Peter, and Miss Schmid. who
were in the conveyance, escaped in
jury.
A treasurers for the Laid Relief
fund. Young 3 McCombs this after
noon shipped another consignment of
provisions. including barrel Of
crackers. groceries. l9 sacks of -four,
five sacks Of buckwheat, 81 sacks Of
corn meal. sack Of rye -four, 200
pounds Of side meat, four barrels of
fish, one chest Of tea. sack of rice,
nine bushels Of potatoes, two pack
ages OF dry goods. q package of
peaches, Is cans of vegetables, II
pounds Of coffee. clothing. two pack
ages Of corn meal, hams, mince meat,
bacon. oat meal and beans, amount
ing to 3.155 pounds.