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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

speaking unofilcially. the case has as
sumed In the press proportions far
greater than II deserves II is simply a
question OF collecting an indemnity for
an offence against a German citizen re-
siding In Haiti. Beyond this all is con-
lecture. and there Is no basis of fact
whatsoever for the reports as to what
might ultimately occur"
The Ambassador was asked as to the
tarin. but he did not care to discuss
that matter. On the general feeling In
Germany, he said: There Is, / am glad
to say. the most kindly sentiment
throughout Germany toward the Amerl-
can people and their government" ..,,,..
When DR.. Won Holleben was asked as
to the meaning Of Germany's steps to-
ward increasing her navy, he smilingiy
replied: Germany is peaceful nation,
and am glad TO say that, like President
Mckinley, the Emperor OF Germany Is
one Of the most pacific rulers in the
world. Naturally. Germany wants an
adequate navy, just as the United States
desires a strong naval force, not as
means of aggression, but to maintain
her interests throughout the world"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
NORTH ATLANTA SQUADRON.
II II to Rendezvous at Key West
for Drill.

| WASHINGTON, ID. c., December l.
The North Atlantic Squadron will enter
the Gulf Of Mexico this winter and spend
several months of the coast Of Florida.
| This Will be the first time In about three
| years that the squadron has been In the
| Gulf, the last cruise having been made
| under the command OF Rear-Admiral
Meade.
IL was the intention shortly after his
:etirement to send the squadron to the
Venezuelan coast for the customary win
ter drills. but this cruise was abandoned
on account of the friction that had been
caused between the United States and
Great Britain over the Venezuelan ques-
ton, IL being feared that the presence
OF American warshlps In the nelghborhood
of the scene of the dispute would be mis-
construed into hostile purpose. Later
on. and after the Venezuelan matter had
dropped into the background, the situa-
ton as 10 Cuba was regarded by the
administration as being such as to make
1t imprudent to allow the squadron to
absent itself from our unprotected shores.
Moreover. the approach of the ships TO
Cuba would have been interpreted by
the insurgents as a sign of the intention
OF the United States Government to in
terfere in their behalf All Of these rea-
sons have now ceased to DO of force.
1t has been arranged that the harbor
OF Key West shall form the rendezvous
OF the vessels. The conditions there, 1t
is said, at the department, are very |
favorable. The exact date Of the as |
sembling of the ships there has not yet /
been fixed. The torpedo-boat hotilla prob
ably will be in the neighborhood Of Key
West about the time the squadron is In
the harbor, and some interesting drills
and mock attacks may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
GOVERNMENT ARMOR-PLANT.
Report of the Naval Board-A vO-
luminous Document.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The
Naval Board appointed by authority of
Congress TO ascertain the cost of an
plant, made its report through
Commodore Howell, to Secretary Long,
to-day. The report makes a volumnous
document, treating every detail Of the
process of armor-making essential to a
correct apprehension of the cost of a
plant and of the product. 1t is also ac-
companied by elaborate plans for a plant.
which have been verified by Expert
Fritz.
The cost of a plant suitable for the
making of naval armor at the rate of
about 10000 tons per annum. which H.
fully equal to the capacity of both of
the existing private plants, is set down
as about three and three-quarter millions
Of dollars
No recommendation is made as to loca-
ton of the plant, but the board has ac-
cumulated much information as to the
merits Of various eligible locations, which
may be had by Congress If called for
by it.
Secretary Long will now proceed i'm
mediately to take the next step necessary
to carry out the wish of Congress
namely, invite proposals by advertise
ment for building such a plant as that
designed for the use Of the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
American Bridge-BuiIders Win.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. December l.
The A. q +. Roberts Company, which
Works, of this city. has received cable
gram, though not officially, from Utrecht.
stating that the company's bid of S474, 600
is the lowest i'm the competition for the
contract for the material and erection of
an extensive iron bridge over the river
Yssel. near Westvoort Netherlands. The
bridge is 10 be built for the Government
of Holland, and the Pencoyd Company
had as competitors number of the lead
ing iron manufacturers and bridge build
ers OF England and Belgium.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
GERMANS DEMAND ON HAITI.
The Lntter's Requirement., I'm Turn
Indemnity of Minor Importance,

WASHINGTON. December 1.-The ex-
act nature OF Germanys demands on
Haiti became known for the first time
to-day. The details came by way Of a
steamer from Port-au-Prince, which ar
rived at New York yesterday, and show
the demands to be as follows:
First, an indemnity of 10000 American
dollars for Emil Lueders's Imprisonment:
second. a promise that Mr.. Lueders may
return to Haiti and there sOjourn with
out danger OF any kind; third, a letter
10 the German Government in which
Haiti will express apology for the pro-
ceedings toward the German Govern
ment in the whole transaction; fourth,
that the President OF Haiti shall gra-
cIously receive the German charge
d'affaires at Port-au-Prince.
Haiti. in turn. demands 10 know on
what ground an apology Is asked, al
leging gross disrespect on the part OF
the German charge d'affaires toward the
Haitien President
The money indemnity is regarded by
Haiti as the least important feature OF
the AFFAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
WILLIAMSBURG.
Approaching Meeting OF Alumni
ecutive COmmittee-Person

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Decembar
(Special.)-Mr. S. Gordon Cumming q,
Hampton, the president OF the Will,
and Mary Alumni Association. has Ia.
rected the secretary. who resides here \,
issue call for the annual meeting NJ th,
Executive Committee TO be- held here ua,,
Monday, December 9th. at 3 p. NJ TbI,
committee meets once a year. and sel,cf,
the annual orator to address the a..
ciation at the commencement and or.
points a committee TO arrange for tbe
annual banquet. On the same day there
will be meeting OF the Phi Beta Kanut
Fraternity in the College Library.
a number of persons from here went
out this morning 20 attend the biz ssls
at Jockeys Neck farm. about four miles
distant. The place has been purchased by
a western man, who will turn Il into A
truck farm.
Mrs. Lane left yesterday morning Tor
Norfolk to visit her daughter, Mrs. Edwin
Lamb.
Mr.. John wilkins, a well-known citizen.
VIII be in Norfolk for several days on
an important mission this week.
Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler, who has been 40
for several weeks, is steadily improving
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Dfnyiddie Mention.

GUNS HILL. DINWIDDIB COUNTY
VA, December 1.-(Spccial) -Dinwijds
Lodge. No. l36, A. r.. and A. NJ. held us
regular stated communication on Satur'
day, the 9th, and will %. VI b. repre-
sented at the meeting OF the Grand DodEe
on the 9TH OF December Worshipfui r:
j.. Turner was unanimously recOmmended
as Worshipful District Deputy Grand
Master for District No. %
The young people and the sunday
schools are already making preparations
Tor the Christmas holidays.
There was "a pretty wedding AZ me
Church OF the Good Shepherd" yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. j. w. White and Mss
Mabel Crlttenden were united In the ho.y
bonds of matrimony. the Rev. Edgar car
penter, our rector. Officiating.
There was a drop OF Is degrees IN INC
thermometer Tuesday night. and We hdt
sharp. frosty morning yesterday, anl
fine weather for the farmers 10 Kill thsH
pork.
There will be no opposition 20 the re-
election OF Hon. Il. J. Epes as our County
Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
BIG FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
Sawyer Paper-FactOry Destroyed
Printers and binders Burned out.

ST. LOUIS, MO, December Fire was
| discovered in the +. o. Sawyer & Co.
paper factory on Locust street, near
Third street, at $3.50 this afternoon. and
withln an hour the estaDnshmenI was M
ruins and a number of adjoining build
ings were badly damaged. The general
loss is estimated at over 100000
Just how the fire started is not known.
the flames suddenly bursting from the
building The structure contained highly
infammable material and was soon a
roaring furnace, the fire communicating
across the narrow street 10 the Economic
Bindery plant, the Young McKinney
Printing Company, the Missouri Engrav-
ing Company, the Woodward Tiernan
Printing Company, and the Higgins Map
Printing Company
A general alarm was turned in, but the
network of wires and the narrowness Of
Locust street at this place prevented the
fremen from getting actively to work at
the seat of the fire.
There were a hundred employees in the
paper factory, but all made their escape
i'm safety.
AT 4:30 O'clock the walls of the paper
factory fell. crushing in the Mckinney
Companys plant. At o'clock the flames
were under control. The fire will con-
tinue to burn all night, however. feeding
upon the printers ink and paper
While running to the fire a hose-reel
colided with street car, and Finley
Bruce, the driver sustained three broken
ribs.
AS night fell the firemen worked in
total darkness, as the electric wires are
all down.
1t is claimed that all the companies !
were fully insured.
A conservative estimate Of the amount |
Of loss tonight places the sum at 500, 600 |
With insurance amounting to $4,000. At |
Il 80 o'clock the fire was still burning |
,tubbornly under the debris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
as follows: Deeds recorded, "a; marrIag,
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs w. Z. Matthews, who has been
quite sick, is improving.
Mr.. b. w. Andrews, of Lunenbugg
county, is visiting his friend, Mr.. j. j.
Hudson, on Hull street.
Mr.. w. Il. Gillian, who has been spend
ing several days in this city. left yester-
day afternoon for his home in Powhatan
county.
The Street Committee will meet i'm regu-
lar session this evening at 1880 o'clock
in the office Of the City Engineer in the
Leader building.
Miss Norma Lithgow, who has been
visiting the Misses Weeks, OF Petersburg
has returned home after a delightful stay
in the Cockade City.
Mr.. II. S. Bradley came home Tuesday
from Baltimore, where he has been en-
gagged for the past several months in the
construction of an electric railway.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presby-
terrain church, have arranged to furnish
an oyster supper in the lecture-room of
the church this evening. The ladies are
particularly DESTROYS that no one will for
get this.
The stewards of Central Methodist
church have elected their officers for the
ensuing year as follows: Judge William
l. Clopton, chairman: Charles Wake, sec
rotary, and ]. Edward BEDFORD, treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
JUSTICE FIELD RETIREs.
He Has been Nearly Forty-Four
Years on the Bench.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-Justice
Fields retirement from the Supreme
Court, of which he gave official notice
to the President last April, took place
to-day.
There was no formality attendant upon
ii. The Justice was not present in the
courtroom, and as he had not sat with
the court on any day since the opening
day of the term, the proceedings did not
differ in any respect from those of or
binary days.
If Justice Fields term had continued
until next Tuesday he would have had
forty-four years OF continuous service.
Under the law he will draw full salary
until his DEATH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
RURAL FREE MAIL DELIVERY.
How Success of the Experiment May
be Promoted.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December L.
Acting Postmaster-G General Perry s..
Heath has issued the following circular
regarding the rural free-mail delivery:
"The ultimate success OF the expert
ment of free-delivery OF mail, which is
now being tried, by direction of Congress.
In fifty rural districts of the United
States. will depend largely upon the
promptness with which the carriers can
make their deliveries to the patrons on
their routes. This will be greatly ia
cilitated, and the chances for the per-
manency Of the service increased, If those
desiring to take advantage of rural free
delivery will erect suitable boxes by the
roadside, in which carriers may deposit
mail as they pass, and from which they
may collect the mail intended for trans
mission"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
THE EsTERHAZY MATTER.
Count Said tC Have Acknowledged
Most of the Figaro Letters.

PARIS, December l.-Major, the Count
Ferdinand Walsh Esterhazy, the retired
French army officer. who is charged with
having written the letter which led to the
imprisonment on Devil Island of Alfred
Dreyfus, the former captain of French
artillery, who was convicted by court
martial of selling military secrets to the
agents Of a foreign Power. Is said to-
day to have acknowledged the authentici-
ty of the letters recently published by
Figaro. with the exception of the one in
which the Count is said to have expressed
a wish to die al the head of a Uhlan
regiment, sabriug Frenchmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
wARsHIPs FOR FERNANDO Pc.
Spain Congratulated on Autonomy
Decrees-CarIist situation.

MADRID. December lat the Cabinet
meeting on yesterday the Minister of
Marine, Admiral Bermejo, presented the
request of the Governor of the island
Of Fernando Pc, the Spanish penal settle
ment on the west coast OF Africa, for
more warships to guard that place.
Premier Sagasta read kilograms from
Habana and from various towns of Spain,
congratulating the government upon the
issuance of the autonomy DEGREES.
1t is understood that the Carlists will
not take any action until Don Carlos, the
pretender to the throne. has replied to a
message sent to him at Vienna relative
to the political situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
REPORT FROM GENERAL LEE.
Case of the Appeal of Ferdinand
POns.

WASHINGTON, December 1-Consul-
General Lee has made report to the
State Department upon the case of Ferdi-
nand Pons, a naturalized American citi-
zen, at present in Paris, who appealed to
the Department of State, through his
counsel, Coudert Brothers, of New York,
10 secure the abatement Of an excessive
tax levied upon his plantations in Cuba.
The Consul-General says that he has
been informed by Captain-General Blanco
that he has given instructions to the
regional government at Guanabacoa,
where the plantations lie, to suspend the
collection of the taxes, and to send the
case to the central authorities at Habana
for their action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
NEW MOVE AGAINST HANNA.
Louisville Republicans Going TO
Ohio to Fight Him.

COLUMBUS, o.. December IAN OFF,
cial letter was received here to-day from
the Falls City Republican Club, of Louis
vile. KY, giving the names of members
Of a committee just appointed by the
club TO come here at the opening of the
Legislature to oppose the return of Sena-
tor Hanna 10 the Senate.
The members of the committee are
prominent Republicans of Louisville who
opposed Hunter in the long-drawn-out
senatorial contest in Kentucky. The com
mttee is headed by the president of the
club T ]. CarrinRtOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
FAMOUS CASE DECIDED.
Williams Estate, at Winchester. Va,
Relieved of Tax Assessments.

A Winchester Wa.) special OF yesterday
says: In the Corporation Court here to-
day the celebrated tax suits Of the State
or Virginia and city OF Winchester against
the estate OF the late Philip Williams, Of
Winchester, were decided In favor OF The
estate OF Mr. Williams.
The assessment amounted by accumula-
ton TO over a million OF dollars on per-
sonal property OF Mr.. Williams. and was
set aside, with but few EXCEPTIONS and
amount
me case was OF general interest, IN thar
~ involved construction OF the laws ot
virginia, and new question presented by
recent act appointing an examiner u
records IN each county In the STATE. who
assessed back taxes on the Williams cs-
tate and Other large estates. which have
besn IN litigation ever since the war.
Neither the State nor city will appeal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
AN INDETERMINATE TERM.
Ex-Bank President SpaIding Sem
fenced to Prison.

CHICAGO, December 1.-Charles War
rem Spalding, ex-president of the GLOBE
Savings Bank, was to-day sentenced TO
an indeterminate term in the penitenti-
airy. He was charged with embezzling
funds of the University Of Illinois, OF
which he was treasurer. Before sentence
was pronounced he denied that he or his
counsel ever admitted his guilt ana
claimed his innocence.
Under the indeterminate sentence law
I'm operation in this State. the convicted
banker may be kept in prison from one
to fifteen years. The length Of the SEN
tence above one year rests with the
Board of Prison Commissioners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
wOuNDING OF REVENUE OFFICERS.
Authorities Asked to Offer Reward
for Pittman's Approximations,

WASHINGTON. December deputy
Commissioner Wilson, OF the Internal
Revenue Bureau. has received the follow
ing telegram, dated yesterday, from Rev
enue-Agent Ferguson, at Greenville, s.
c., In regard to the fight with moon
sinners:
'Deputy-Collector Phillips and Dave
Stewart were wounded in a raid to-day
by Eli Pittman., Please offer reward at
once"
The department has instituted an in
yestigation, and a reward may be offered
later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
THE FEDERAL DEBT.
Decrease Due TO the Union Pacific
Sale.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The De-
cember statement OF the public debt
shows that at the close OF business No
vember 80. 1897, the public debt, less
cash in the Treasury. amounted to $780,
226, 466, a decrease since october 3Oth of
$l1,33S 125. This decrease is accounted
for by an increase in the cash, due to
the deposit of an instalment Of the pro-
ceeds of the sale Of the governments in
terest in the Union Pacific railroad. But
for this transaction. the cash i'm the
Treasury would have been H71, 45O less
than last month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

the Seaboard Airline, in order IN ma,
the action of its competitors. viii allo.
free 300 pounds Of baggage for each hi,
senger holding a fun ticket. ana !,
pounds for each half ticket betwee, a..
lions on it's line"
This Is double the amount OF baoo,.,
now carried free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
"MIssING-LETTERy CONTESTS.
Post-Ofice Department Bars Them
from the Malls.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-The
Post-Ofice Department is taking a firm
stand against the so-called missing let
ter and missing word contests, which
are being conducted by number Of pub
fishers to increase the subscriptions 10
their papers. All newspapers and peri
odicals containing advertisements OF this
character are forbidden transmission I'm
the malls. under the anti-lottery regula-
lions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Mine Disaster I'm bavaria.

KA1SERSLAUTERN.R HENISH BAVA-
RIA, December LA fire-damp explosion
has taken place in the Frankerholz coal
mine near Homburg. The bodies of ten
men killed and forty-five injured miners
already have been extricated. Others or
the miners are still missing
Latcr.-The full number of men killed
is thirty and the injured number forty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Won HOLLEBEN's VIEWS.
The Haitien Incident-The TariG-In.
crease of German yavy.

WASHINGTON. December l.-Dr. Won
Hoileben. the new German Ambassador.
was seen at the German embassy to-
day. and for the first time since his ar
rival consented to speak concerning
some OF the questions OF mutual interest
between the United States and Germany.
AS TO the Haitien controversy, Dr.. Won
Holleben said:
II have received no official instructions
from my government on the subject, yet,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Ex-senator Warner Miller Declares
IL VIII he Built.

NORFOLK, VA, December 1.-(Speciall
HON Warner Miller, now visiting here
Is president Of the Nicaragua Canal Com.
pany, and he states positively that ths
eonsummation OF that stupendous scheme
Is now In sight. Unless Congress acts
speedliy' ne says, the canal will be buii
Dy private capital. which has already
largely been provided. The completion Of
s me canai. he says, will make the United
safes mistress OF the commercial world.
The former Senator declares that he a
entirely out OF politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
TO ORGANIZE TODAY.
New Owners of the Norfolk Street
Railway System.

NORFOLK, VA, December 1.-(Special.)
The new owners of the Norfolk Street
Railway system will meet in this city
to-day for organization. Mr.. r. Lancaster
Williams, of Richmond, who will be one
of the directors. said tonight that while
extensive improvements would be made.
the company would proceed on conserva-
tive lines and would make no extensions
y blp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Nerweglan narls q WRECK.

ANTWERP, December 1.-The Nerve,
gian bark Adele and Sabine Capsa'
Vilund. from Brunswick, Ca. for No.,
terdam. went ashore al Cocq-sur-MtI. -
Is reported that the vessel Is bfeaAint
up. that her cargo Is washing out, ans
thar the bodies OF four OF her crew hsse
been picked Up. Part OF the crew -
thought 70 have reached shore In sAi's"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
ANOTHER BOLD STROKE
by the seaboard AIRLINE HALLWAY
In Fighting Competifors.

NORFOLK. VA. December 1.-fspeciai)
The Seaboard Airline has followed up
It's differential tariff. which reduced
through fares about one third. by an
other stroke OF policy equally as bold
The General Passenger Department to-
Day issued circular. which viii doubt
throughout tho South.
The circular reads: "On and after De-
cember 8. 1857. and until further notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Increasing distance one way 762 miles,
equal TO 3.Sf miles and back.
Cox 20 Gilly. From December 1. 1897.
supply Legg. between Crab orchard and
Oily, without change In distance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Among the fourth-class postmasters
|mmissioncd November 18th were the
flowing; Vincent u. Hardwlck. Kin
pc. Va: Robert Il. Montgomery.
|aphine, Va.-money-order offices; James
Arrant. Brasstown. ~ c.. Samuel ].
Tent, Little Pine Creek. N. c.; Joshua
Laughter. Money. N. c.; Major ].
Ills. Contra. Va; Warner T. Taylor
|over Mines, Va; Wallace De Ford
jacksonville. Va--not money-order Of
tes.
|Star mail service changes have been
|aae In Virginia % follows:
nnmarnock 10 dopeside. From Decem-
-, = isss' r>duce service to four trips a
i> ,sas to Loneoak. From December
eh>nge service so az to supply
'>@A' Desween irisburg and Tan-Yard.