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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11
NEWSY cLEANINCS.

Japan buys Texas cotton
New zealand has one woman physician.
A Union Pacific troi- recently ran $40
miles in $40 minutes -
New discove-les OF petroleon - We ben
made Ia the Crimes. f -
4 STATE asssss . s'ss's 2 2, n
st. Louis has projccted tine 81 steel
barges 10 run 10 the Gulf. ~
Analysis OF sugar beets slown in stark
County, Indiana. shows a pescentage "
22t< per cent. sugar ia the lutee.
David Christie Murray. the novelist, has
started "A movement 90 erect a statue OF
George Washington ia London
Duane Doty. OF Chicago. has com pletcd
the model OF a steel ring gun which he be-
lieves will DO away with expensive casting
processes.
John ". Kcely, Of motor fame, has al
most completed n twO-ton iron and steel
flying machine. Tie says in" machine will
noutralize the power OF terrestrial gravita-
ton.
The Canadian Government, in declining
the proposal OF the United States 10 sus-
pend pclagic sealing. says shat such action
can be taken only 10y the British Pariia-
ment.
The familiar short. undrcss stable jacket
and round forage cap SO long worn by Eng
lish cavalry soldiers. are 20 be abolished
and replaced by the frOck coat and modern
/ field cap.
The official report OK the United States
/ himctallic proposals showed that ~ the CO.
/ operation OF more countries were secured
! the Indian Cover ment might reconsider
! its decision.
The great increase in diphtheria and
cholera infantGm in London during the
last few months. has led 10 tho belief that
the drainage OF the city il, at present,
greatly in fault.
There was drop OF half a cent in unroast-
ell coffee. the roasted article Is selling ~
nine cents, the lowest price on record, and
thcrc Is no truce ia sigh; between the Ar
buckles and the Hayemeyers.
dust cyclone swept over the northwest
portion OF Victoria, Australia. IL was e.
l peclaIly severe ia the Wimmera district
where several towns were wrecked, mao,
churches and prominent buildings beins
4 ruined. One town alone suffered damag'
TO the amount OF $3.50 900. Several persons
were seriously injured
John Morrisville, OF Whitneyville, Me.
, while out hunting with a new magaain
ride the other dsv. encountered sevel
! ferocious wild eats at whom he fred thin
teen Intellectual shots. Then the wild AMI
, | mails attacked him and he sprang into
I brook. where. with stones from the bottom
4 | ne drove the beasts away.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11

The recent rrevsience OF yellow fsuw
a number Of cities and towns thrCdLEr-f
the South has resulted An much dtstuc~l
necessity OF such Amendmenfs TO our
quarantine laws as will make the reGuln-
tons OF the national quarantine authorities
unson Pacific Sale.
The Union Pacific Railway. main line. was
sold under the decree OF the United States
Court for the District OF Nebraska on No
vember and OF this year. The Rmount
due the Government consisted of the prfn-
eipal OF the subsidy bonds. ~, 23s. 513 aud
the accrued interest thereon S31 All III as,
making the total Indebtedness Sbe u.s.
1875. The bid at the sale covered tho
first mortgage lien and the entire mortgage
claim OF the Government. principal and
Interest.
The sale of the subsidized portion OF tho
Kansas Pacific line. upon which the Gov
eminent holds a second mortgage lien. has
been postponed at the instance OF the Gov
crnment 20 December 16. 1897. BY the de-
cree 81 the court the upset price on the
sale OF the Kansas Pacific will yield TO the
Government the sum OF o.. 500 900 over all
prior liens. costs and charges.
In SO important matter - the Govern
ment becoming the possible owner OF rail-
road property, feel constrained 20 lay be-
[ fore Congress these facts for its considera-
| tiOn before the contamination OF the sale.
/ IL is clear 20 my mind that the Government
| should not permit the property 20 be sold
Z NJ "A price which viii Weld less than one
4 half OF the principal OF SITS debt. or less than
one-Gfth OF iss entire debt, principal and
interest. But whether tho Government.
/ rather than accept less than its claim,
should become n bidder. and thereby the
owner OF the property, L submit 20 the Con-
gress for action.
Civil Service.
During the past few months tho Civil
Service has been placed upon n still nrmer
basis of business methods and personal
merit While the right % our veteran sol
sficrs 20 reinstatement in deserving cases
has been asserted, dismissals for merely
political reasons have been carefully
guarded against the examination for adj
/ mittance to the service enlarged. and at
I the same time rendered less technical and
more PRACTICAL and distinct advance has
been made by giving n hearing before dis
/ nfssal upon all cases where incompctency
is charged or demand made for the removal
OF officials in any OF the departments.
Economy Urged.
The estimates OF the expenses OF the
Government by the several departments
will. 1 am sure. have your careful ecru-
tiny While the Congress may not ind II
Az easy task TO reduce the expenses OF tho
Government IL should not encourage theii
increase. These expenses will, in my judg
mcnt, admit Of n decrease in many branches
OF she Government without injury 10 th'
, / public service. u Is a commanding duty q
keep the appropriations within the receipt
OF the Government. and thus avoid n dc
! felt. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion. ID December g. 1897.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11

samuel J. Parkhill. eighty -folfS years
old. a ticket chopper on the Brooklyn Eie-
waited Railroad, shot himself because his
girl bride OF fortnight refused so live
with him In the same house with bis chill
dren. She insisted upon house OF her
own. She Is twenty-four years old. and q
ticket agent on the Kings County Road.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11
Italian Cabinet EssiEn..

In consequence OF the amendment Of tho
bin dealing with army promotions. General
PellOux, the Italian Minister OF War, in-
sisted upon withdrawing from the Ministry,
whereupon the entire Cabinet decided to
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11
Emneror yyuliam and preyfus.

Emperor William has declined the re-
quest OF the family OF Captain Dreyfus to
express his belief In the latter's Innocence
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11

Japan buys Texas cotton
New Zealand has one woman pbysIoIan.
A Union Pacific trai- recently ran $40
miles in $40 minutes. -
New aissovss.ss Of Retroieasn . We ben
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11

BY special message dated the lSth day
OF June last I laid before the Senate
treaty signed that day by the plenipOtenti-
aries OF the United States and OF the Re-
public Of Hawaii. having for its purpose
the Incorporation OF the Hawaiian Islands
as an integral part.of the United States and
under its sovereignty. The Senate having
removed the injunction OF secrecy, although
the treaty Il still pending before that body,
the subject may be properly referred 10 in
this NJ ess age because the necessary action
OF the Congress Is required 20 determine by
legislation many details OF the eventua al
/ union. should the fact Of annexation be ac-
| com 3lished. as believe IL should.
while constantly disevowing from very
I early period any aggressive policy OF ALB
sorDtion in regard TO the Hawaiian group. a
/ long series OF declarations through three
quarters OF a century has proclaimed the
| vital interest OF the United States In the In
| dependent life % the islands and theiE In
tercommerciai Dependence upon this coun-
/ try. At the same time It has been repeated
" asserted that in no event could the en-
.ity OF Hawaiian Statehood cease by tbs
passage OF the islands under the DONNA
\ ton or influence OF another power than thu
United states. Under these circumstance
the logic o. events reonted that annexa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
M. M. 9TRAU9E.

thorough search of the two trunks anu
a yalise belonging to the deceased, anu
also the dresser and washstand, IN Which
she had her personal effects stored. Nun
bers of notes were found, but none OF
them threw any light upon her early ne
and. indeed most OF the letters were Writ
ten by Montgomery parties. NOT sihsls
lire was found giving any intimation OF
her intention TO kill herself.
A picture of Morgan held conspicuous
place upon the bureau, while surrounding
il and also on the mantelpiece there Were
numbers of other photos, some OF which
were of theatrical people. the TRUNKS anu
drawers contained mass of clothihs anu
many feminine trinkets, and the only
story they could tell was that the owner
had been fond of pretty things ana had
good taste This latter Characteristic Ne
came especially noticeable when the re-
porter examined MIS- hatiloule ~ Ne
scrap-book and found the clippings 10 Dc
of genuine literary merit; some OF the
verses had her own name signed 10 theit.
Whether the verses which appear IN
this account are of her own compassion,
however. Is strongly doubted. The iuea
seems strangely familiar, and suggests
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
HER CAREER HERE.
Since Mrs. Lamoureaux came 10
Montgomery she has attracted attention
by her looks and formed many acquaiIit-
ances for the principal reason that she
times For short periods she has stopped
at nearly every hotel in town, besides
staying at various boarding-paces. In
changing the young woman left no ul-
paid accounts that have been heard' OF,
and the chief reason assigned Tor the
changes was that she was dissatisfied ana
restless.
When she first arrived. early last fan,
Mr.. Morgan secured board with highly
respectable family on north Perry street
and there Mrs. Lamoureaux was intro
duced as Morgan's sister They didn't re-
main there long.
During the past winter Mrs. Lamou-
reaux made two trips away, going hrst
to New Orleans and then TO Pensacola
She was away about two months, ana
shortly after her return Morgan left Tor
Richmond. Va. When he was leaving the
Advertiser enc of the staff asked him IL
"his sister would go with him TO Nir-
ginia" mo" he answered. Il guess she
will go home-to Omaha. Neb." But she
didn't go. and evidently IL wasn't long
before Mrs. IamOureaux' finances goi
low ana she began 10 grow desperate
Just month ago she moved to the Kyle
House. and was barely able 10 pay two
weeks board Then her funds ran out
entirely. and yesterday when her purse
was opened not cent was found In IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Charged With the Larceny of shoes.

Philip Davis, merchant doing business
next door to the old stone house. on
lower Main street. was arrested yesterday
by Sergeant John r.. Hall on the charge
of the larceny of lot OF shoes from the
store Of j. X. Teasdaie. a boot and shoe
dealer on Main street near Fifteenth. The
footgear I'm question are said TO have been
stolen from Mr. Teasdales store on We'd
nesday morning. while the clerk was en-
gagged in sweeping off the pavement in
front. The robbery was discovered later
I'm the day. and IL was reported 20 police
HEADQUARTERS. Sergeant Hall found lot
of shoes corresponding to the description
of those purloned i'm Davis's store. and
the latter was arrested Mr.. Teasdale
identified the goods as his property, but
Davis claimed that he had had them in
stock for i year. Davis was taken TO the
First Police-Station, where he was bailed
later in the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
CLOTHING, HATS, AND FURNISHINGS
FOR MEN NND BOYS.
A few of the selling prices are:

Children's Knee Pants, were to be sold
for 35c.. for I5c.
Children's Knee Pants. were to be sold
for 65c. for SOC.
Office Coats, were to be sold for 50c.,
for 25c.
Alpaca Coats, were to be sold for 81,
FOR soc
Alpaca Coats, were to be sold for 81. for
81.
Mems Negligee Shirts. were to be sold
for 81. for SIC.
Mems French Babriggan Underwear,
were TO be sold for SOC. for zoe.
Mems SuspenGers, were TO be sold for
Soc. for &c
Mems 4-Ply Linen Collars and Cuffs. all
styles and sizes. ranging from u 10 q in
sizes were TO be sold for &C., are now
lie.
Link and Doublo-I.ink Cuffs that were
TO be sold FOR S5c.. for Ioc; two pairs for
zoe.
Boys Straw Hats the latest yacht
style. were 10 be sold for i0c.. for 13c.
Boys Fine Straws, comprising the
grades which were to be sold for 81 and
$3.50. for soc.
Children's Sailors. were to be sold for
S5c for Use.
Childrens Fine Sailors were to be sold
for 81, for sc.
Mems Light-Colored Stiff Hats were to
be sold for 50, for SI.25.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

held picnic at Providence Forge. The
train left the Chesapeake and Ohio depot
at $3.50 In the morning with a large crowd.
Twenty coaches carried the plcnickers
lop's early yesterday morning. All had a
most enjoyable time.
The Broad-Street Methodist Sunday
school left Yesterday morning for a day
at westover. down the James river. They
carried "A good boat LOAD or youthful an
ticipatlons. The party returned fatigued.
but delighted with the sojourn at this
historic place.
To-day the Sunday school Of the Third
Christian church will give its annual ex-
cursion TO Westover. The boat will leave
her wharf at 7:3D o'clock
The First Evangelical Lutheran church
Sunday school ENJOYED yesterday an
outing at Ashland Park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

ANDREwS.-Died at Fredericksburg.
Va, June 2ith, at noon, JOHN q. AN
DREWS. Jr., eldest son OF Julia II. and
the late John q. Andrews; aged 10 years.
The body will be inferred az Fredericks.
burg TO-DAY AZ noon.
DAVIS. - Died, in Ware Neck. Glou.
cester county, on the 18th day Of June,
Mrs. SALLY j. DAVIS, the wife OF
Thomas j. Davis. n former resident OF
that county. but now in public service
as one of the guards OF the State Peni.
tertiary AZ Richmond. I'm which city. for
several years past. with his family, he
has resided.
Mrs. Davis was daughter of William
Francis Thornton. a highiy-respccted
and popular citizen OF that county, where
she was born. and has spent nearly her
entire life. Her feeble health and SUI
ferings for the past year. which che bore
with the greatest Christian resignation
and fortitude, had occasioned serious
alarm, and TO some extent prepared hei
friends to fear the stroke OF the fell de.
stroyer
In response to her oft repeated invo-
cations and prayers. Providence kindly
permitted her TO revisit for short tint
the scenes and associations OF her carries
life, and TO have gathered around her
in death those to her nearest and dear
est.
She possessed In an eminent degree
the truest and noblest OF womanly v!r
tues and graces. or nature frank. Nv
genuous and gentle, she was CON
fiding and loving wife. an obedient ant
tender daughter. u self-sacrihcing and
afYectionate mother and sister. "a stauncb
and steadfast friend; guileless. yet lofty
In all her aims and purposes. She en-
forced the esteem and friendship o.
all with whom she was associated. an<
by precept and example impressed tht
gentle traits which adorned her characs
ter. She became al an early age u use
full and consistent member OF the Baptist
Church. and It may be truly said Of TILL.
amiabIe. exemplary Christian woman
Blessed are the pure In heart. for thel
shall see God.
GALLafEYER.-Dicd. at hts residence
near williamsburg road. At 10 A. -
Thursday. June s>th. LOUIS GALL
MEYER: aged Is years.
He was born LIP Germany.
Funeral from hate residence q y II
TO-DAY (Irrsdsy). Juae HI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
THEIR CONTRACT SOON EXPIRES.
Larus e. Brother to Quit Manu-
facturc of Tobacco at Pcnitcntiary.

The contract of Messrs. Larus *
Brother. tobacco manufacturers at the
State penitentlary. with the State Of Vir-
ginia, expires October 10Th next. and at
this time this wel-known firm will cease
to manufacture its goods at this insti-
tuition. Whether they Will continue ope-
rations elsewhere is not yet known. Their
factory In the pententiary- grounds will,
after that time, be occupied by the Davis
Shoe Company, which concern has for
several years done an immense business
there i'm the manufacture of both cheap
and high-grade shoes. About the last of
October the Davis company will take on
very considerable number OF convicts i'm
their works.
The system employed in their plant is
to give each man or woman a task for
each day. and then pay them extra for
all work done i'm excess of their tasks.
Many of the prisoners, as a result of this
method. leave the penitentiary having
saved snug little sums Of money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Mrs. johanna G. BOschen Passes
Away.

Mrs. Johanna Christina Boschen, widow
Of John II. Boschen and mother OF Mr..
Theodore l.. Boschen. died at her sons
residence. No. 125 south Laurel street
last night at II o'clock. Deceased had been
i'll for several years She was Y years OF
age, and was a most estimable Christian
lady, having been for years a member OF
ST. Johns German Lutheran church. Sht
is survived by four children-Mrs. Charles
l.. Siegel, Mr.. Henry c. Boschen, Mrs.
Hermann Schmidt. and Mr.. Theodore +.
BCschen. No arrangements have yet been
made for the funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

MONS strong Working Pants. were TO
p. sold Tor N.25; all that are left go for
s5c
.er's All-Wcol Pants. that are dam
and we're to be sold for $3.50. FOR 75c.
Mons Pants. We're 10 be sold for 81.
fsr sd.
Mems Pants. were to be sold for $40.
Or $50.
Mons Imported Worsted Pants. were TO
l. sold Tor s.. for 81.
ys White Duck Pants. were TO be
.l for $50. for zoe
Wa Linen Suits, were 10 be sold for
a. for sI.sJ.
u.fs Black Cheviot Suits. were to be
. for $50 for So 80
W.r.s All-WOol Suits. were 10 be sold
f- SIS and g. for So. 50.
Mems Atwood Blue Serge Suits, were
q. Dr. sold for Si5. Tor 81.
CFHlreu's CheViOt Suits. ages TO u.
v.-. tl le sold FOR g. for 75c.
DlUlreu's Fine Choviot Suits. the new
s.. patterns. were 10 be sold for $3.50 for
81 -
crllren's Fine Cashmere Suits and
Eae SrEes. were 10 be sold for 81. for
n55
"a. lrG's Wash Pants for DC.
ChIlrens Waists, were TO be sold for
-. lor ioc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

Strongly-Made Washboards, heavy zind
front regular l9c. kind. for &c.
500 Published Rolls Medicated
Perforated Toilet Paper mt fAc. per
roll.
Best Japanned Dust-Pans, worth &c.,
now sc.
Teapots. nicely decorated. real English
China. actually worth Toe. now 25c.
l LOT BEST ENGLISH CHINA DIN
NER, SOUP. AND TEMPLATES. Alb
NICELY DECORATED. REGULARLY
WORTH UP TO sl6s DOZEN. CHOICE
OF ANY SC. EACH.
Best Engiish-China Cups and Saw
GERS. all nicely decorated, worth 81
dozen. for &c. pair.
tull-SiZ. China Wash-BowIs, all nicely
decorated inside and outside. worth up
TO $50. for 25c. choice.
Fine Imported Toilet Sets. nicely deco
rated, full 10 pieces, actually worth S.
as long as they last. $3.50 complete.
Handsome 12-piece Toilet Sets. beautiful
floral decorations. actually worth $l2. now
$3.50 complete. with Stop Jars.
Royal Tipiitx Vases. all haDd-dero-
rated, regularly worth % and 35c.
Special for to-day, De. choice.
Real China Condensed Milk Jais, with
tops. all handsomely decorated. fully
worth ST. for l5c.
All Dinner and Ten Sets cut right
and left to sell out quickly.
real Carlsbad China Dinner and Tea
Sets. combined. pretty floral decorations.
trimmed with FURNISHED gilt, regular s..
sets, now So % complete.
Genuine "Wede wood" China Dinner
Sets, full III pieces all handsomely deco
rated, regular sl5 sets, for $50 COM
plete
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
DnuntIess Crew Arrested.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, June PA spe.
cial from Key West TO the Citizen says:
THE cruiser Wilmington was ready this
morning to tow the Dauntless to Jack
sonville. when the order TO that effect
was countermanded by the District At
torney. who directed the immediate ar
rest OF the crew and the Cubans that are
on board. They were taken before United
States Commissioner Julius Otto, where
they gave bail for their appearance at
preliminary hearing, TO take place to-
morrow"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
BOTH WE'RE AT FAULT.
The Suits Growing Out of the Sink
ing Of the Wilson.

BALTIMORE. MD, June A.--tspecial.)
Judge Morris. OF the United States Court.
to-day decided In the suit Of the owners
OF the tug-boat job. T. Wilson, OF Rich
mond. Va. against the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company. own
ers of the steamship Howard. for dam
ages for the alleged sinking OF the tug
boat by the steamship, on January 18th.
that the officers Of both vessels were at
fault. He ordered the parties to the
suit to divide the damages between
themselves. the owners Of each vessel
bearing portion. The suits for dam
ages for the death OF Engineer Childress
and Cook Chappell. OF the tug-boat.
drowned In the collision. are not directly
affected by this decision. They will be
tried hereafter. The damage TO the ves-
sells amounted to about $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
OPEN SWITCH AT LYNCHBURG.
Ii Comes Near Causing n serious Ac-
ctdent.

LYNCHBURG. VA, June 2t-An open
switch on a short piece Of side-track load
ing TO a turn-table came near causing "A
serious wreck on the Southern railway
here to-day. The north-bound fast mail,
which leaves Lyrfchburg at $40 p. NJ,
ran into the open switch The engineer
applied the air-brakes. and ne and the
fireman jumped. The engine ran across
the turn-table. and crashed against the
side of a rocky cliff beyond. The engine
was considerably damaged. and the en-
press-car broken. The passengers were
considerably shaken up but none were
injured. How the switch came TO be open
is not known. Ii is rarely used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Death of Louis GaiImeycr, ESQ.

Mr.. Louis Gallmeyer. an aged citizen
of Henrfco county. and a native of Ger
many. died M his home. near the Will
liamsburg road. yesterday morning. He
was "a years old. The funeral will take
place from the residence of the deceased
IL o. clock this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

Mrs. Charlotte T. Poythress. widow OF
William Z. Poythress. Sr. died at her
residence No 623 east Franklin street. at
1890 o'clock last evening. she was II years
old and her life had been one OF useful
ness. She was prominent in church work
for many years, and was a devoted wife,
mother, and friend. She Is survived BY
one son and one daughter-Mr. William =.
Poythress and Miss Sallie Poythress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
couv,cts to Work the Roads.

DIR. Smith, chairman Of the Board OF
cyperyisors OF Henry county. was in the
city Yesterday but returned home last
night carrying home with hirn twenty-five
conyicts from the State Penitentiary.
who 20 to Henry, under q contract be-
tween the county and The Srate. 10 Work
mon the county roads for one year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
The Liga slipped.

Mr.. George W. Stevens. general man.
ager of the Chesapeake and Ohio is de-
tanned at his home. at Glasgow. by a
slight injury that will prevent him from
going out for several days. The trouble.
which Is not serious, Is due 10 the slipping
of a ligamenf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Director in Virginia Trust COmpany.

Mr. Junius b. Mosby was elected
member of the Board Of Directors of the
Virginia Trust Company at its meeting
yesterday morning. Mr.. Mosby succeeds
the late A. l.. Boulware. The usual quar-
tery dividend was declared by the ccm-