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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Sriftieer @runb. Mann: 8arum
eiebt's benn in LETTER Belt feline Sc
berfnDbel mebr? 5rau: Die neue
SDbin mag tie nidt!
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11
GItftriih Dies Sitters

Gleftriides Sitters lit elm iir Jeoe
Saiiun braud6ares Mittel, miro
aber jeoenfaIls am Nteilten 9cbrauht
tpenn I'M 5riiblin9 cine &eiuigung Der
Sdfte %nptbWenoig miro un0 MAJ Die
9eber 81 erbDbtcr Sbdtigfeit nnrc8erl
mill. Gin bduiiger 8ebrnudJ Oieics
Wtittels bat ifpn m%andJes biliDle
uno t6otlide 6ieber uerbin0ert. Sci
ne MeOi5in mirft 10 iidJer INN bn3
SpItem BON malarildem @ift 5u be
Ireien. Supi1ueb, NtagcnbeidJluerOen
SerltOpfung unO S6min0elaniaue
pei9en benz @leftric Sitter3.
Ereis 80 Gents un0 S1.OO pro
5laI6e in g9nlfcr Srps'. 2lpptbeIe.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

@s lit nur cine Minute n6tbig, I'M
iid gu i~iberseusen, baB One Minute
Cough Cure" oas besipedt, mas Der
9tame anoeutet.-@alfer 8ros.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Gu tDmmt man aus. @ie Sic
nit 10 GROCER Samilie bel Sbrem &c.
ringen @ebalt nun austomnten t6n-
men? Sn, i6auen e., 3 Wtittag ei-
fen mir ME, uno 0aS mas ibrig
bleibt, marmen mir bes Nbenos!
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Sine @rtaltuns iuute iDfort be-
Ieitiet meroen. rOne Minute Cough
Sure" brinet Sic in elmer Wtinute
auf ben 8ee Der @eneiune. 9aS
Wtittel beilt 2uneenentsinouna,
Solsent5inOung, bic 8rdune uno aue
2rten D Sals' unb 2uneenleioen.
-Salfer Bros.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Sin g8irbeltbierden. 9unnertpet:
ter, tan5t 5rdulein WtiIer aber in
einem fort! Doctor Der 3uloeie:
Nun, lie 9eb0rt ia audi gu ben @ir'
beltbieren!
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Stilbliitbc. Ter milo oo%BinraIen
&c Sdla6terbuuO rnnnte BENT aht
ungSlos an Der Gde itebcnoeu Nuoe
oeS @eIeteS 5luilden Die Yeinc, ooB
Is Der gauge nndJ nif Ben 8nud)
rel.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Slnolife Seitdti9un9 6err; 0eiu
%ater lit ppbl, luie ma 10 Iaot, eiu
9roBeS Sbier? @onS: 0ns mill idy
nIeinen. Molna nenut i'm immer:
Sameel, O6ie, 8inooieb uoer &biz
nDCerpS.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

2(ud cine 96luBfol9erun9. u:
@arum bieie Sauqerin nur 10 uiel
triuert? 9: Sat uabri6einlid n
3ungenontteri6!
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11

Sariante. Settler; Sic uerSciben,
rXeln 9err, babeu ie uieueibt cine
ab9ele9te @uie? Stuoent: Seoaucre,
bin ielber nidt ouf Nulen ocbettet.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1897-06-11
MbtmnO Oarmcr !
66mie0e nn0
&ngenwerttattt
VICTOR LAUER,
Gittle Berger, no.

Ssltit9' mo6te @fius.. Ma9.n NIB guesies Al f,br
biligsn Brsiisn. 9teu. 9Ddgsn'5tttte per Get $3.50;
olte Heite ouf5uj chen 81 pee Set; usue 3lueIipuuuer
Yfhss s.; nenes WtuIshoro unb sdnbr tlr Yaiee
$50 @teroe. Glen mt StabloriFi 10 Gsuts per Yoar;
W19.nrGpariren. Speinen l2L2 Sts Jtlons Is
Cts Aue Arb 1t lptIo 9Irnuttrt.
- Wciu Ytero' ionic Sisulbsngit piro bitie Cation
luieo;r aut r1siuer 6Irm itsss 5H 81 bel 9slT9er.
ing. Vtttor 2outr,
Ntttle Serner. N}n-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12

and her husband will take her back TO
Richmond when she is 'aa.e to stand the
trip
The mcaaeI I'm mild FORM mas
maze it's appearance In the town and
some portions OF the county, and IS
spreading rapidly. But as the public
schools OF the county close this week,
they will not be reached.
Or. NJ. Dogget. late of Texas. Is now
filing the Presbyterian pulpit here, and
IS pleasing the large congregations that
attend upon his ministry with most
excellent sermons. On Friday night ne
delivered a lecture in the Town Han
on Mexico. which was most entertain
ing. and was well received. The Doctor
described only such places and scenery
as had come under his own eye, he
having spent some time In the country.
and become familiar with the subject
Of his lecture. The Rev. p. c. Clarke
the late pastor, and DR. Doggets prede-
cesgor. has gone 10 Bluefield. and taken
charge OF the Presbyterian church at
that place.
Rain has been the order Of the day
here. until the roads. which were I'm fine
condition a week ago are now almost
impasslble. But Notwithstanding mud
and weather. our County Court, which
has Just closed, was more largely at
tended than usual. Nothing Of interest
was done I'm court. The case Of Henry
Black will be in the hands Of the grand
Jury. which meets in April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
PoLICEMEN's BAD AIM.
visiting Merchant Mortnily wound
ed-A Robber Killed.

CHICAGO. ILL, March u.-BHilets
fred by police officers and Pinkerton
watchmen in pursuit Of burglar struck
Albert Ziemmer, Cleveland (O) mer-
chant, and he is now at the county hos
pital, i'm a dying condition.
The shooting took place shortly after
midnight this morning, in plymouth
Place. opposite the Great Northern Hotel.
where Ziemmer was a guest. He mad
left the hotel for a short stroll before
retiring. He walked about 300 feet south
I'm Plymouth Place, and was returning
10 the hotel, when a thief pursued by
several policemen and Pinkerton watch
men. dashed past him. Five or six shots
were fired at the fleeing burglar by the
officers in pursuit, and Ziemmer was in
range Of the bullets Two Of the leaden
missiles struck Mr. Ziemmmer, and he fell
TO the ground, MORALLY wounded.
The burglar who dashed past Ziemmer
at Jackson street and Plymouth Place
was caught He gave the name OF OTTO
Riemann.
An hour after this exciting incident IN
Plymouth Face policeman found the
body Of a man propped up against the
old Marshall Field wholesale house. A
bullet had drilled a hole in his abdomen.
In his rocket was found a letter ad-
dressed 10 &c. Stack" Later, the body
was Identified as that Of Louis benger'
Ienger was shot in the abdomen by
George Stack, while attempting to rop
the Corn Palace" saloon, owned by
James l. Stack, at No. 287 Madison
street. He managed 10 walk 10 the
corner of Madison and Market streets
who're he expired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
CHARLESTON & wEsTN CAROLINA.
Decision Affecting the Port hosai
and Augusta Division.

AUGUSTA. GA. March 1l.-An impor-
tant decision affecting the Port Royal
and August Division Of the Charleston
and weston Carolina railway system.
was rendered to-day by Judge Galway.
of the Superior Court. Augusta Circuit.
After the sale OF the property under re-
ownership. by which Thomas & Ryan
came into possession OF II. Judge Simon
ton Of the United States Court, and
Judge Aldrich of the South Carolina
Court. dismissed the receiver. The SUI
perior Court OF the Augusta Circuit be-
ing I'm recess, Judge Galloway refused 10
nut the Charleston and Western Carolina
system In possession OF that portion OF
the road which was in the State OF Geor-
pia except with the consent Of inter-
vsners In the Richmond Superior Court.
The Augusta and Summeryille Railway
COMPANY. a local transfer corporation.
filed an Intervention, by leave OF the
Court. claiming a balance due Of $500
for transportation services. The decision
to-day finds in favor OF the Augusta and
summervile railway. and continues the
receiver in possession OF the property
until such sum is settled, failing which
he is ordered 70 sell the property to pay
the claim. The case will probably go TO
a higher court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
FEDERAL HOUSE sPEAKERsHP.
Democratic Observation-Disclosures OF
Texns-COiOneI }. T.. Boyd

Democratic ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oi
Texas-COIOneI }. T.. Boyd
WASHINGTON. ID. c., March u.-(Spe-
caIJ-The Democratic nomination for
Speaker OF the House IS an empty honor
but o. spirited contest for it is on be
tween Representatives McMillin, Of
Tennessee. and Bailey, Of Texas. The
general impression here is that Bailey
a.u receive the caucus nomination
Speaking of the matter to-day, promi-
leut Virginia congressman said that
Bailey would get a solid vote from Nlr-
rr.. H.s visit 20 Richmond during the
campaign. and the great speech he maze
there. is recalled by the Virginia repre-
seu,auycs Nearly all Of them are ac-
lively e,pousing Baiey's candidacy, ana
they regard his nomination as certain.
Colonel James T.. Boyd. Of North caro-
lima. returns home tonight, satisned lual
De VIII get what ne wants IN the way
or recognition by President Mckinney
The mention of his name in connection
with the hrst-assistant postmaster-seh
rlship. Doe SAYS. was without ms au-
thonty He does not want the place
and would not accept it If It were ten
dered His preference has been mol
Gated 10 the President. and II Is I'M
derstood % be the solicitor-generaiship
or the judgeship of the Eastern DlstIIct
Of North Carolina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS.
The Tournament of the Fayer"e"-
Their Gymnasium Association


UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA March
u.-gpecial 1.-THE tournament held by
the Faverweather Gymnastie Associa-
tom in the gymnasium last night was
one Of the most successful that has ever
heen given. The programme consisted OF
ten divisions of work, and was arranged
as folIows: /. Flying trapeze; z Leap
inc. 2 Hitch kick; 4. Parallel bars; D.
Flving rings; 6. German horse; Z. Fence
vaIIt. < Horizontal bars; y. Roman
ladder: 10. Tumbling.
The gymnasium gallery and the speclal
eeats ON the door were all crowded, while
numbers of persons were unable TO gam
adrnittance as only those having tickets
were admitted.
There were quite number OF VISITORS
from other colleges, and among them
were several gymnasium instructors, IN
clnding Fred. Parker, from Brown uni
yors,tv. John Everett Doldt, OF Provi-
49, 4 tbletic Club; Henry +. Mechling.
from the University OF North Carohna,
and c. e. Herring, from the Mliler
School.
Every one pronounced the exhibition
GOOD one and each number well executed.
The Judges were composed OF commit
tee ~ three members Of the faculty, con-
sisting OF DIR. Barringer and Professors
Lille and Echols.
The all-'round gymnastic medal, which
was a handsome gold one, was won by
Ashby Henry. and was presented to the
winner by Captain Macajah Woods, oil
Charlottesville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12

w r. lockwood. OF New York, and S.
Il. Mclean. OF New York.
". W. Bates. OF Illinois, made appli-
cation for Commissioner of Navigation.
and j. a. Ockerson, of Missouri, for
superintendent Of the Coast and Geode-
Jic Survey.
There is absolutely not a single office
SO the disposal OF Secretary Al
ger. even his confidential secretary be-
ing subject TO the civil-seryice rules
governing appointments. But, notwith-
standing this. nearly 1900 applications
for Office have been filed with him.
There was a noticeable diminution this
morning in the ofice-seeking forces that
have marched on the White House since
the new President entered it. Bright
sunshine and balmy air made IL day
70 Doe spent ont Of doors rather than in,
and this may have had some effect on
the people who want 10 serve their coun-
try.
Many gentlemen were willing however
20 sit for hours in the closely filled
corridor that leads TO the Presidents
room. In the hope Of getting his ear.
but the real reasons for the slump in
attendance are undoubtedly the new
rules for the reception Of visitors, and
tho hints the President has given that
ho will not give much consideration TO
IS I'm a fair way toward final dlspOsi-
rion Then. again, he has had little
time TO write the message to be pre-
scented 20 Congress next Monday, and
that is "a matter that cannot wait, while
ofice-seekers can.
Several men of prominence, VINO had
nothing TO ask and nothing TO expect
from tho administration. dropped IN 10
Yay their respects this morning.
senator Mason to-day presented the
names Of four Of his constituents for
Federal positions. Huntington Wilson,
If Chicago. wants TO be Secretary Of Lee
cation al Paris; the well-known Thomas
Vs. Needles Is after the Indian commits
sionership: Professor Lowry would like
10 80 abroad in a diplomatic and con-
sular capacity and Mr. Elliott, of Chi
cago. is an applicant for the position OK
Assistant AttOrney-General.
Secretary Sherman to-day appointed
William b. Gaitree. of Marietta, O., as
his confidential clerk, at salary or
81 200 per year Mr. Gaitree was as
misunderstanding 10 Governor Mckinley
FOR several years.
SIR. j. Walter Blandford, Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, has been appointed
urivate-secretary 10 Attorney General
NcKenua. "a position he formerly held
when Mr. Olney was at the head Of the
department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
NEGLECTED. TO SIGN.
A QUESTION REGARDING No"'h
CARoLrSAs PENSION ACT.
The state supreme Court VIII Have
TO Pass Upon It-uussen ana the
North Carolina Railway
Briefs.

RALEIGH, y. c.. March u.-Ispeclai'|
1t was discovered this morning tnat 'ne
Lieutenant Governor had not signed the
pension act. 1t seems that there was an
error in a figure. discovered after the
Speaker had signed, and the act was sent
back for correction. When It was brought
back the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ala not
sign. thinking he had already done
so. The Secretary of State declines 10
allow it to be signed now, unless the
Supreme Court so orders. That court
will pass upon the matter. The secretary
of state lntimated that the matter was
largely in the Auditors hands. Inc
Auditor said he could not act without
ruling from the Supreme Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
TINCAsTLE.
Very sick-The Measles Prevalent in
the Town and County.

FINCAsTLE. VA, March n.-CSpe-
cial.)-Mr. Claiborne Goodwin. son of DR..
/. r. Goodwin, Of this place, who was
painfully injured in New York a short
time since by having his foot caught in
an elevator in the house in which he
was employed, has been brought home
by his father, and is now able TO be
out on crutches. It was thought at first
that the injury was of such character
as TO render amputation necessary, but
this proved to he a mistake, and the
foot and ankle will be fully restored.
Mrs. Haden, wife Of Benjamin Haden,
and daughter OF the Rev. G.. Gray. is
very sick at her home here. Mrs. Haden
has been In Richmond once or twice
under the care Of DR.. Mcclure, by whose
treatment she seemed TO be benefited,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ELEGANT AFFAIR.
Entertainment of a Lady's Club In
Durham.

Durham.
DURHAM y. c.. March 11.-(Special) ,
Possibly the most elegant affair Of the
season was held at the residence of Colo
mel ]. s. Carr yesterday afternoon. The
occasion was a luncheon given as an en-
tertainment 10 the "Up-to-Date Clup,
which Is an association Of about twelve
ladies who meet every two weeks for
social enjoyment and literary effort The
ladies' present were Mosdames A. G.. Carr,
y Parrish. :. A. White, l.. D..
Heart. L. l.. Morehead. Rufus Patter-
son r. ID. Jones, S. f. Tomlinson, l.. A..
Carr and 3. l.. Duke. Such an array
of magnificently sowned ladies it would
be hard TO find in any city, and large
amounts Of money were represented IN
this feature alone
"Summerset villa" the lovely home OF
Mr. and Mrs Carr, never looked more
lovely than on this occasion. 1t was
deliberately decorated with Easter lilies,
palms. hyacinths, lilies OF the valley,
and cut-roses, especially the Bride, Ne
phetos. and American Beauties. The
table was handsomely ornamented with
the most exquisite cut-howers. orchids
Of many varieties were in great profu-
sion. embedded in maiden-hair ferns.
Gorgeous American Beauties were laid
at each plate for the guests, with souvenir
nins Covers were laid for twelve.
There were eighteen courses served, con-
sisting OF the choicest up-to-date denca-
cies including fresh vegetables, such as
notstoes cucumbers, lettuce. and straw
berries. served as only the hostess
knows how. The seats at the table were
designated by cards OF Charles Dana
Gibsons most artistic selections OF hand
nainted miniatures. All came away
greatly pleased at the delightful hour
spent. -, -,
Colonel w. A. Lea. Familiarity known
as Buck Lea, is critically Ill. and his
friends have given up all hopes OF his
recovery. He has been for NUMBER OF
wears a resident Of Durham ana promi'
nent warehousenan and leai-aeaief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
INTERESTING CASE.
A virginian's Suit Againt ""i'
mere Hospital and Surgeons

more Uospital and Surgeons
BALTIMORE, MD, March n.-lspe-
cfal)-Two additional pleas were n'eu
to-day In the United States Court IN the
case of James Wilson, Of Roanoke va
against the Johns Hopkins Hospl'ai
and Drs. Edmund c. Clark and Joseph
c. Bloodgood. Wilson, in MS oeci"'
ton. alleged that he was sent 10 tno
hospital by his local physician While nc
was suffering from a disease which re-
ouircd an operation. When p. cuIn'
70 the hospital he was told by the ply
stoiors mat he was suffering from an
entirely different disease, ana NJ
wished TO save himself, he must submit
10 an operation which would permanent
Iv disable him. This he did, very re-
Iuctantlv. After it had been performed
he grew no better, and after two more
visits TO the hospital, the DOCTORS no
saws. admitted having been mistaken II,
their first diagnosis, and then periornleu
tho oneration first recommended by MS
home phvsician. Tin.s relieved him OF
his suffering. but the fret operation Iett
him mutilated for life. He sued FOR w.
0Ce -, 4.
The pleas filed to-day state that tn
trustees of Johns Hopkins Hospital nave
carried out the terms OF the endo"niell.
of the institution. They set forth that
IL was primarily endowed for the treat.
ment of INDECENT patients ana accluehs
cases. but that the founder provided ior
the recepti0u Of certain number OF
natlents who are unable TO pay Tor
| treatment. None of the trustees were
present at the operation performed on
Mr.. Wilson. None advised it. The trs'
plea merely asserted that the wrong
charged was not committed by defend
/
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE WILLIAMSBURG BANK.
Officers EIected-To Serve Nith-
out Pay-Other Business.

Officers EIected-TO serve Nltn-
out Pay-Other Business.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March IL
(special.)-The following directors Of
the Peninsula Bank met at the court
house tonight: Judge r. J.. Henly, Ar
thur Denmead, Hugh S. Bird, II. T.
Jones. Robert L. Spencer, l.. w. Lane,
Jr., John l.. Mercer, G. +, Arnistead,
ID. w. Marston, Judge II. b. Warren,
and r.. w. Warburton. Judge Henry b.
Warren was made temporary chairman,
after which the oath was administered
TO each director by the Clerk Of the
Court. T. II. Geddy.
Judge r. L. Henly was unanimously
elected president Of the bank, and ac-
cepted the honor in a neat little speech
Mr. Geddy was made clerk OF the d.
rectory for the present Judge Warren
was made vice-president, receiving all
the votes cast Judge Henly stated That
he would give his very best efforts to
the enterprise, and that he had never
undertaken anything in which he did
not partially succeed. The president
read the law in regard TO the manage
ment Of banks, and stated that the
expenses should be as little as posslple
for the present. and that he did not
expect 1 cent VI sandy et-+ 49,
directors should not expect any. IL was
decided by q unanimous vote that the
president. vice-presldent, and directors
serve this bank free Of charge for the
term for which they were elected, which
is one year. The salary Of cashier was
fixed at 81 .OOO
Mr.. II. n. Phillips. Of Chase City Va
was unanimously elected cashier for one
year
Judge Henly. c. p. Armistead' ana
L w. Lane. Jr., were appointed a COM
mittee TO draft charter to De pre-
sented TO the Circuit Judge, and Messrs.
ZONES Spencer, and Denmead were re-
ouested 10 select central location for
the bank. and report TO the directors at
their next meeting. The following Is the
committee on bylaws: Messrs. Bird'
Mercer. and Warburton. lie cashier Is
authorized 10 purchase the necessary
stationery. including 100 blank eer, an
cates of stock. A committee was ap-
nointed 10 suggest seal. ID. w. Marston
was named.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ELEPHANTS IN WAR.
GREAT BEASTS NOW DRAW EACH
DIVISION or THE DIG GUNS.
They Take the Place OF Hundreds of
DuilockS-Ncither Mire Nor Bnrri-
Their Progress.
CwrItten Tor the pIspateh.l

The elephant has become one of the
most important adjuncts of the English
army in India. He is attached TO the ar
drags the biggest guns as If they were
feathers. keeping a steady pace with the
tramp. tramp. tramp Of the infantry
lie is no laggard at any time, and deep
indeed must be the mire and high the
barricade which he cannot walk through
or demolish. IN one respect the elephant
in artillery is Ike Napoleon-he never
knows defeat.
The officers and men Of the Indian army
have for years been working with the
idea OF making the elephant more and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
70 Combination Can Take Organiz"-
don From Republicans.

uOu FROM NcpuDitchhA'
WASHINGTON. y. c., March 1.-THE
Republican Senatorial Steering Commit
tee met this afternoon for the purpose OF
coming 20 some conclusion. II possible
Ola the questions pertaining 10 the or
rauizatiOn Of the committees. More than
Two hours were consumed IN the as
cussi0n. but no plan was agreed upon. IN
addition 10 the seven members or the
COmmittee-Messrs. Allison. Hale, Al
drch CuuOm. Davis. carter. and Sewail-
there were present, by invitation, Senators
Mason. Of Illinois; Foraker. OF Ohlo'
Fairbanks. Of Indiana. and Wellington
Of Maryland.
The Informal talk disclosed the fact
That the situation had been cautiously
discussed with leading Democrats by IN
dF.dual members OF the committee from
which the positive conviction was reacheu
that there would be formed no eiec-
tual combination that could take the or
ganizatiOn Of the committees from the
Republicans. IL is the impression thae
Immediately after the extra session CON
Vencs. the committee vacancies VIII DC
filed IA accordance with the exisilns Or
der OF THINKS. and that this VIII be ac-
compllshed without material opposi''O"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE PIE BRIGADE.
"a. CLAY EVANS TO NE COMMITS
sIoNER or PENSIONS.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF TREASURY.
Five Applications for This Posi-
tioo-COmmissioncrship of Navign-
tion-Four Iliinoisnns Presented
for Places-NcISiricy ,.oing slow.

WASHING .. -. c.. March IL
Hon. H. c.. Evans, OF Chattanooga. Tenn.
who has been in Washington since lust
before Internationally. left for home
this afternoon. 1t is said that he bore
with him the assurance that he should
be appointed Commissioner Of Pensions
Five applications FOR the position OF
notwithstanding OF the Treasury
were filed with Secretary Gage to-day.
The applicants We're William Odun. OF
Massachusetts; J. II. Keatley. Of Min
nosota: W. b. Howell. OF New Jersey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE INDIANA TRAIS-wRECK.
No aiore bodies Recovered-The
Water Rising.

EVANSVILLE, IND, March li.-No
bodies have been recovered to-day from
the wreck OF the Evansville and Terre
Haute passenger train In the White
river, near here. yesterday morning.
The death OF Herbert Alien, OF Evans
Vile, who was a doorkecper at the last
session OF the Indiana Legislature. IL
confirmed to-day. II Is also known that
w Il. Philips. OF Fort Wayne. Is among
the killed. 1t is believed by many here
that tsere are twelve or fifteen bodies
IN the wreck. The water Is rising. and
nothing can be done IN the search until
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
20, and 2o3 East Broad:

tho river falls. which may not be untu
several days hence. ,,,
Mr. and Mrs. f. NJ. F'inney, or MIL
waukee were In the sleeper, en- route ior
Georgia from Europe. Their trunks were
in the aggage-car when It was swept
away In one Of the trunks was box
containing diamonds and relics valued at
5000
There was also a corpse In the car
having been put on whoe he train stop
ped at Vincennes.