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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
OUR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.
How II Is shown by Current Rates
OF Interest.

WASHINGTON, December 1s.-ln speak
ing of the present situation of the New
York money market. Mr.. Coffin, the act
ing Comptroller of the Currency, to-day
said: "If any one doubts the financial
independence of the United States, he
should study the quotations showing the
current rates of interest in New York,
London, and other places. 1t will be
found that the rate for demand loans
yesterday in New York; per cent-was
as low as in any European city, and
lower than in London, Berlin, Hamburg,
or Amsterdam. In these centres the
rates ranged from 2 1-2d4 1-2 per cent
This fully accounts for the non-importa-
ton OF gold by the United States, al
though OUR heavy exports or cotton, corn,
and wheat have established a large
balance of trade in our favor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
SOUTHERN R,Y WILL ACQUIRE 1T.
Memphis and Charleston Road to BE
So Disposed of January Ist.

CINCINNATI. o., December B-The
Southern Railway Company will acquire
the Memphis and Charleston January LIST.
During the past week details Of the trans
action have been consunmated. and there
is nothing pending to further delay the
sale. The attorneys representing the
litigants in the three suits for foreclosure
and the general creditors bill, have asked
Judge Lurton to agree TO consolidation
of the four cases. An order granting
the consolidation will be given, and a
decree of sale for foreclosure will be pro-
nnnnced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
TO AVERT HYDROPHOBIA.
Professor Robinson I'm baltimore for
the Pasteur Treatment.

BALTIMORE. December lS-Professor
Dolph Robinson, of Guilford College, Gull
ford, N. c., has come here to take the
Pasteur treatment for threatened hydro
phobia. He was bitten by a kitten on
November 9th. and boy who lived in
Guilford was bitten by the same animal
on the same day. The boy died the day
before yesterday Of hydrophobia, and
Professor Robinson, becoming alarmed,
came here I'm the hope that the threatened
danger TO himself might be averted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
WASHINGTON HEsING DEAD.
His End Unexpected and n Great
shock.

CHICAGO. December 1S.-Washington
Hesing, proprietor Of the Illinois Stats
Zeitung and prominent in Chicago during
the last term of President Cleveland
died suddenly this evening, of heart
disease, at his home, on Michigan avenue.
Mr.. Hesing had been i'll for several
DAYS with severe cold. but was rapidly
recovering, and his death was shock
TO his family and friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE MURDER OF TERRIss.
The Betrothed of Prince Attributes
1t to Jealousy.

LONDON, December 19.-The Sunday
special this morning publishes the report
of an interview with the fiancee of Will
liam Arthur Prince, who murdered wa
liam Terriss, the actor, as he was en-
tefing the Adeiphi Theatre last Thurs
day evening.
The lady attributes the crime TO long
standing jealousy Of Terriss, whom Prince
believed to be responsible for the rebuff
his advances had received from the lead
ing lady of the Adelphi three years ago,
when Prince was employed there as a
"super." His advances became so per-
sistent that the lady complained to the
management, which resolved to discharge
Prince, but Terriss interviewed, and the
dismissal was delayed.
Prince misunderstood Terriss's action
I'm the matter and resolved upon revenge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
ANOTHER JUROR SUSPECTED.
Luetgert Defence Investigatihg-
Testimony in Luetgert Case.

CHICAGO. December 1S.-Another juror
In the Luetgert case is under investiga-
tion by the defence. Rumors were cur
rent to-day as to the jurors Identity put
the attorneys refused to confirm or deny
any of them. 1t was admitted. however
that there Is some ground for the sus,
melon that one Of the jurors expressed
violent opinions relative to the merits Oh
the case before he was summoned, ana
that amdavts similar to those which lea
10 the dismissal of Hoffman ana Boas-
berg are likely TO be obtained. IL Is
said the juror expressed himself as anX-
ions TO hang Luetgert.
At the trial to-day Dietrich BlcKhey'
q brother of the missing womans, was
the first witness. The testimony ala not
differ materially from that given by Blck-
nev I'm the former trial.
Louis Haaf, the draughtsman VINO ore"
the plans Of the factory for use In court
paul D. House. a newspaper reporter
who took pictures of the plant; Silas H.
Meander. a photographer. who also ma9o
nictures Of the factory, and captain
sehuetsler, were the other state VIII
ueSseS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE PANAMA SCANDAL.
Trial of ArtOn, Boyer, ana others
Regun-Arton's Testimony.

PARIS. December 1s.-The trial OF eight
men. charged with completely In the
Panama scandal. began here to-day Inc
accused present were Emile Arton' An
tide Boyer. representing the Firth DIS
trict OF Marseilles in the Chamber OF
IDENTITIES: Henri Maret. representing the
district OF Sancerre In the Chamber;
Aime de st. Martin, and Mn. Planteau.
Iaisant Gaillard, and Rigaud, all former
,,ne,uhers of the Chamber of Deputies.
The defendants were represented by en-
,nent counsel. NJ. Boyer was chargeo with
having received 6,o0o francs; NM. III
i.'a and Gaillsrd we're accused of having
sseoa,ved ~ 900 francs each; Mn. Laisant
and planteau were accused OF each re-
ce,ving 5000 francs; M. Maret was
charged with having received 5000 francs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE CUTTER MCULLOCH.
She Goes Around the Horn to Relieve
the Bear.


PHILADELPHIA, December 1S.-The
new revenue cutter, Hugh McCulloch left
Cramps hip-yard to-day for the Pacific
coast By way Of Cape Horn, in command
o. Captain Hodgsdon. with ten officers
ana a crew Of seventy-flve men. She viii
De The flagship OF the revenue cutter fleet
.A those waters. Her principal duty,
however viii be 10 keep the seal poach-
efs i-om violating the United States laws
governing the waters Of Boring Sea. She
WI relieve the cutter Bear.
The dimensions of the new cutter are:
length 20 feet; beam, 81 feet; mean
ela-slt - feet; displacement, l,2sO tons.
lAe engines are OF 200 indicated horse
power The contract speed Is 10 knots,
a'la9lFh on her official test last May
lAe average speed was 1874 knots an
.'lf The vessels armament. consist
ing o. four 6-pounders and four l-pound-
on. ,ae latter rapid-nring guns. are OF
10 Lr.gg Shredder pattern.
The McCulOch is said 20 be. beyond
-'n. the latest cutter in the United
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
SHARP FIGHT IN CUBA.
Honors About Easy-An Insurgent
Leader Taken Prisoner.

HABANA. December 1S.-Official ad-
vices from Manzanillo, province Of San
tiago de Cuba, say that a detachment Of
troops belonging to General Segura's
column, escorting a provision train, has
been engaged between Manzanillo and
Ravo with an insurgent force. The fignt-
ing took place at the Heights OF San
Francisco, and the insurgents are re-
norted TO have retired with the loss Of
seven men killed 1t Is admitted, how
ever that the troops had seven men
killed. and a doctor, captain, and two
other officers, and twenty-eight soldiers
wounded.
Candida Villa Neuve, an insurgent
leader, was brought here as prisoner
of war to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
CIGARETTES PROHIBITED.
They smoke or Drink Benefici-
aries VIII Not Inherit.

EylKFORD. ILL, December l5.-The
"s'is Of George G.. seaton must not be-
come cigarette smokers II they wish 10
receive their legacies under his will.
10 four nieces and six nephews he be-
H.ta'Aed sums ranging from 500 10 500
- with the following proviso: 1T is
Asieny 20 be expressly understood that II
any Or the legatees above named shall
e's TO excess either cigarettes or alco-
l'"t liquors. that portion which was to
- 10 them shall 90 20 some charitable
toImiuc"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
RABIES AS CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Court Turns Children Over TO hun
hand for That Day.

cHAMBERSBURG, Pa, Decemoer
,s-Two years ago Mrs. Susan l.. Myers
the wife Of an Antrim township farmer
left him on account Of what she aiieses
.yos extreme cruelty. She took with her
their three children. aged o. o. anu
years, respectively .o oo,r,
"a netitioned the Judge to grant MN
the cnstody OF the children over christ
mas Judge Stewart thereupon mace an
orSer setting forth that the chiidreh
sho,,ld be delivered 10 the custody OF inc
father on December sd. They are 10
be returned to their mother Nsw-fear >
Eve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
yOLTAIRE AND ROUSSEAU.
Their Remains Exhumed-Body OF
First-Named Well Preserved.

PARIS. December 1S.-The bodies Of
Voltaire and Rousseau were again ex-
humed to-day at the Pantheon, in order
to settle long-standing controversy as
10 their authenticity. The remains of
yoltaire were well preserved, and mark
edly resembled Houdon's statue. OF the
body OF Rousseau only the skeleton re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
RUSSIA IN CHINA.
Squadron Enters Port Arthur, With
Chinese Acquiescence.

ST. PETERSBURG. December 1S.-It Is
announced that a Russian squadron, I'M
der Rear-Admiral Reounow, has entered
Port Arthur, on the Chinese coast, with
the entire acquescence OF the Chinese
Government. The squadron intends to
remain at Port Arthur throughout the
winter
This is due solely TO the need Of tenn
porary winter station, and involves no
question Of forcible occupation or hostile
demonstration. or any intention against
China. Germany, Japan, or any otner
power
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

will leave here next Tuesday for Will
liamston.
After the ceremony the bridal couple
will leave for northern tour. and, re-
turning to Richmond about January IL,
will make their home at No. 2OS west
Grace street.
Mr.. Herrick came to Richmond recently
from Baltimore, having been appointed
superintendent OF Bradstreets agency.
and has made host of friends here. The
prospective brides father Is the president
of the Society OF the Cincinnati in North
Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dutch Minister Resigns.

THE HAGUE. December iS-The Min
lister OF Marine. j. Jansen, has resigned
on account Of the defeat OF the govern
ment in the Chamber OF Deputies on
wednesday last, when, by vote or Is
TO Al. the House refused to authorize
the building Of a new warship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Mr.. Herricls to he Married.

Mr.. Howard J. Herrick. OF Richmond.
and Miss Della Gotten Lamb. OF Will
lIamston. N. c., will be married next
wednesday at 5 o'clock A. NJ. at the
home OF the brides parents Mr.. HArrink
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
PRINCE BISMARCK DECLINING.
He Hns Relapsed Into Weakness,
Despondency, and Insomnia.

LONDON, December ia special dis
patch from Hamburg says: prince Bis
marck. who braced up for the Emperor's
visit, has relapsed into his former weak
ness, dependency, and persistent In
somnia. Mentally and physically, Prince
Bismarck is rapidly declining.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Nomination. Duly connrmea.

WASHINGTON. December M-The
Senate to-day confirmed the nominations
OF recently appointed ministers: also. a
large number OF consuis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
FiTz on WcoY-cREEDoN CONTEST.
says New ZeaIander Was ont of Com
dItI0n-MIu Nor Iight Anybody.

c,MlLWAUKEE. WIS. December b.
hampton Robert Fitzsimmons, who is
yeylhs an engagement In this city. In
commenting on the McCoy~creedon fight,
s~ld; 4 90 not take the rumor that Nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
REPORTED MURDER
OF the Captain of an Oysteu
schooner--Dropped Dead.

oNANcocK. VA. via TAsLEY. Vas
December ls.-(special.)--It is currently
reported here that Captain George Trader
formerly OF Accomac. was murdered seyes
raj nights ago In the Machodoc river. Il
the western shore.
He was born In the Messongo region
OF Accomac. but for the past ten years
had been residing In Westinoreland coun-
~, where he engaged in oyster dredging
He owned and commanded the schooner
Cape Charles. There IS no means hero
OF verifying the report OF the murder.
Mr.. John +. Mets. weli-known ci(i>
zen of Wachapreague, on the seaside.
died very suddenly yesterday. h sat
down 20 dinner In his usual health ana
started TO ask the blessing, when he fdl(
10 the floor and expired In few minutes.
He was msddle-aged man, and leaves q
wife and several children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

No Grain from Norfolk last Week.
NORFOLK. VA. December N-rhero
were no exports OF grain from this poke
for the week ending Decemher 18th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04

A MANTRAP.-ThOse whose ac-
with clans extends only
to "little necEs on the half.slell" will
be slow to think evil Of any members
of 50 delightful a family. But the
shy and peaceful little neck has
some big brothers that vigorously re-
sent any attempt to pry into their
personal affairs
Men have accidentally stepped into
the open jaws Of those huge clans at
low tide, and the clans, closing their
laws, have held them fast until the
tide rose, when the men were drown
ed. Other men have reached for lure
in the form of a lumin0as spot. The
instant they touched it the shells OF a
clam closed on their arms, and in a
few minutes the men were drowned.
Some Of these clans that trap men
are found lmhedded in the coral reefs
of the Pacific and Indian oceans, and
the men captured are pearl divers
The flesh OF one Of the huge clam:
sometimes weighs twenty pounds, anc
added to that Is the 500 pounds oI
more OF shell. The shell is sometimes
five feet long by two and three-quar
tiers feet wide Youths Companiou.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04

night, and continually rang in the
halls Of his memory.
"Sued in the great court Of Heaven,
Judgment already entered against
me, | cannot stand this. I'll 90 to
God in prayer and plead my case with
him. and III lose no time in meeting
this judgment and settling it all off. y
Bright and early next morning he
had his servants to load two wagons
brim full OF supplies and drive
them to the gate Of his neighbOr
and brother, to whom he said, with
tears running down his cheeks:
"My brother, | am here to answer
to the judgment. II lam sued in that
court Of Heaven, and judgment has
been rendered, | prefer to meet it ani
satisfy it as soon as possible. Here is
one wagon load Of supplies to cancel
the claim, and another wagon load to
cover the costs Of the case. Forgive
me, brother, and may God ever bless
us, and help me to live as tccometh
his servant"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04
Chancery Court-2dDist
Y. c. HILL, CHANCELLOR.

to the county OF Pearl River on the first
Monday Of January and July and continue
six days
,bp second Monday Of January and July and
rontirur six days. In tn" Second district
An ihp third Monday Of January and July
and continue six days.
In the county OF Hancock on the fourth
Monday ~ January and July and continue
SIX days,
In the county OF Harrison on the frsl
Monday nt February and August and con-
ttuur six days.
Inthr county OF Jackson on the second
Monday Of February and August and con-
tmur six days.
IN me county Of Wayne on the second
Monday OF June and December. and continue
six DAYS.
In the county OF Jones ON the first Monday
Of March and September and continue SIX
days. a,
Inthc county OF Jones on the nrst Monday
oi March and September and continue six
DAYS
Ia tho county Of Jasper on the second
NoudaY uf March and september aud con-
in the county OF Perry held In Augusta.
the First District. on the third Monday OF
March and september and continue six days.
In the town of iIattcshurg. the second Dis
trrt. an the first Monday ofJunc and Dccem-
Der and continue six days
Inthrrountv Of smith on the fourth Mon
DAY of March and september. and coutlnu"
SIX days.
Ii county Of Greene on Thursday after
the second Monday OF April and October ana
c.rtinu" tire" days.
IN the county OF rovington on the fourth
Monday in April and October aud continue
sydays.
In the county OF Newton on the first Mon
day II April and November and continue SIN
dayS
In the county OF Laudcrdalr on the FIRST
Monday VI May and Novenbcr and continue
twcnty-tour days.
In tie county OF Clarke on the third Mon
llv April and November and continue six
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04
WAS HIS MOTHERS DARLING.

lie was nice, manly little fellow in
Fauntleroy dress and with long golden
Curls. He was knccling in front Of an
Olive street Car intently watching the
moturman says st. Louis paper.
The motorman stopped the car with
IA jerk, MY" said the little fellow,
don't he make things hum"
The old gentleman in the seat be-
hind him nodded and recognition by
a fellow passenger put the little man
in a talkatiye mood.
MY name is Berthe" he said. II
live out in Westminster place. Where
do you lyc?"
"On West Pine street." obligingly
sad the elderly man.
That's where my sisters beau
lives. That's him back there sitting
in a seat with my sister. Don't you
think my sister is a pretty glrl?"
The old gentleman nodded con-
iirming the youngsters judgment
about his sisters beauty.
"Do you think he is good looking,
too? My sister says he isn't, but he's
got lots of dough-"
BY this time everybody within
sound Of the little fellows voice was
laughing The girl blushcd hercely,
and was almost frantic with fear Of
what was going to come next.
"She had an awfully looking
sweetheart last summer, and lie was
so nice to me, and always took me out
for a walk when he came in the even
ing, waiting for her to dress. But he
didn't have any dough, and so she
took up with this one. She is going
to be married soon"
The elderly man felt sorry for the
girl, and tried to stop the youngsters 5
prattle. But his voice had gone all
over the car by this time. The young
millionaire had heard the last remark,
and he looked dumbiOunded. At the
next crossing he lifted his hat to the
shameiaccd girl, and jumped from the
car,
And tins is a true story Of little
pitchers that have big ears"
There is Il broken engagement some
where in the West End.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04
THE LITTLE UIDOU.

She is cunning, sometime witty;
Free and easy. but not bold;
Like an apple, ripe and mellow
Not too young and not too Old;
Half inviting. half rcpellant;
Now advancing and now shy;
There is mischief in her laughter
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature;
She is schoolcd in every art;
She has taken her diploma
AS the mistress Of the heart
She can tell the very moment
When TO sigh and when to smile.
Oh. a maid is sometimes charming,
But Il widow, all the while,
All, "old fossils nearly fifty.
Who are plotting, deep and wise;
Ye "Adoni>es' OF twenty
With the lovc-light in your eyes,
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know Il little widow
Who can win and fool you all.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04

WHEN TO Stop IT.-Whcn you are
convinced that paper is dishonest
and deceitful, stop it. When con-
vinccd that it is unclcan, stop it. But
don't stop paper that you believe to
be honest, courageous, entcrprlsIng
and clean simply because its editor
has written his own sincere views in
stead of yours or somebody's clSc'S; for
if you do, you are putting premium
on insincerc journalism and serving
notice on an editor that the way to
succeed is to write what he thinks
will best please his readers instead OF
what he honestly believes to be the
truth. Springfield (Mass.) Repuoll'
can
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1897-06-04
Secret Societies.
SCRANTON.


10 q Z Scranton Lodge No - mccts"v
ery Tuesday evening at odd rs. avs Hall at
7;NorIork. I. C. Gat,i. n. G. JUS, Rourkc.
secretary.
Scranton Encampmcnt No -. meets every
"a and TN Friday evening ~ odd n'ilmws
Han at I:;.d o'clock. D. ;. Forts. {. T.; H. :
Eluru. scribe.
Knight, II pythias. Mississippi Lodge 30,
50, m,rtS every Thursday evening ~ oId
FcIloe, Hall nj 7:;N O'Clock; F. l. LindinE'rr'
fNA NJ Gulf Lodge No. ~, meets 2nd
Wednesdays in each month At odd Fellows
Hal chris Nelson. W NJ: Vim. &. Parker,
srrrrtrrv
Woodmon ot the World, Scranton Camp 30.
g. T ~ Errht. &C.; John \. Morgan, A. H.;
h T. Browne. clerk.
MOSS POINT.
Tho following orders meet in stewart snew hall
Moss po,t Lodge No. III. |. q. q. F.-Evcry
Monday night NJ NJ. Watkins, g., a. II,
Smith V O. J h Chamhc,lin, Secretary.
Moss Point Encampmcnt No. s-First aud third
frday nights N. NJ. Watkins. G. r.; n. NJ. Cnd
aoac II T.; j. W. Stewart, scribe.
rasta.oula Lodge No 2oa A. F & 4: NJ
Every thrd saturday night q. W. ONcil, W. NJ,
L II Wood, 81 retary.
p,0aaoula Senate No. i55 Ancient ESsrnir
uldrr-Evcrv second and fourth TUESDAYS IN tarh
month 7, W, Adams seuior senator: j. J. Mcln-
tsh secretary.
Wcolmcn of the World No. 55-Sccond and
hnth FRIDAYS in each month, Thos. Spencer.
Se"rtWv; II C.. Herring Consul Commander:
watkins Adviser Lieutenant; I. W. Ad-
snlS, clerk.
Chapter No. los. meets every SECOND Satnr'
Day in each month. II. l.. Howe, ii, T.; II.
wood, secretary,
Gut Lodge No. 2iA. knights OF Honor.
meets SeCoud aud fourth Saturday nights in
eAch month, W. Fred Icrrin, Dictator.
knights Of Pythias, Moss Point Lodge No. lls.
meets every first and third Tuesday at Stewart :
liaI At 40 o'clock. +. NJ. johnson, {. G.; We.
Nta'h. X. Il. = and NJ. +.
st Charles Lodge. A. f. h 4. NJ. No. iM-
regular communication first wednesday
nnEht ot each month. For lecture ih'rd
Wednesday. st. Johns days. Annual com
@nntationS ?ih OF June and 9Th of i,crrn'-
ort of each year. G. s. COLLARD. W NJ.
~. itILL. Secretary.
ESCATAwPA.
Iods" X, ot II. No. 3ii5 h,ls regular meetings
on second and innrth Saturdays in each month
l.. L. Rogers Dictator Philip Davis, Repoltcr.
OCEAN SPRINGS.
ocean Springs Lodge No. ST X. of =. W
= Nanclcavc, e. G.; A. p. Kotzum. '. G.: o
H"ung, F.; f. l.. Tardv, NJ. Of NJ: Il. u. Wig
gm,on, NJ, at A.; W. Lorenncn, !. g.; G. W
Madison, 0. e.
vANCLEAvE.
.hEll Lodge No 426. meets Saturday before
W,e KY hrat sunday in each month az Vanclcave
retary.
DAISY.
F. Daisy Lodge No 42l, AT. & A. NJ, meets
saturday before third Sunday IN each month
a walker, W. NJ: H. o. FURRY, Secretary.