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The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
LYING In ALBERT BAY.
The Eugene is Forced to Abandon
Her Trip to Dawson.

r Port Townsend, Wash, Sept. THE
steamer Eugene, which started from
the Willamette river to Dawson City
by way of ST. Michaels, in tow of the
steamer Bristol, began to break up and
had to be deserted by the Bristol The
Eugene is now lying in Albert bay in a
badly damaged condition, her house
being nearly demolished.
The officers of the tug Pioneer, which
returned today from Skaguay, report
that both Dyea and Skaguay are free
of lawlessness and violation of the civil
law. Considerable rain is falling and
many persons will return to the sound
for the winter as soon as arrangements
can be made.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
PIRATES MAKE TERMS
Will Release Prisoners Recently
Taken, for a Consideration.

Tangier, Sept. THE pirates who
about the middle of last month boarded
and sacked the Italian bark Fiducia,
taking as prisoners her captain, boats
vain and one seaman, and who about
two weeks later seized and pluBdered
the Portuguese bark Resita Faro, and
carried off the captain of the vessel and
four of her crew, have agreed to re-
lease their prisoners in exchange for the
Riffians, who were captured by the
Spanish steamer Sevilla and upon the
payment of ransom of Sc, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
Chorus

When you hear dem bells go ding, ling,
ling.
All join round and Sweetly you must sing
And when the verse am through
In the chorus all join in, there'n be hot
time in the old town tonight.
The Karnival knights souvenir but
tons will be placed on sale tonight at
the meeting. This will be the first op-
portunity of procuring these handsome
buttons. They will be sold at 25 cents
each and the money will be used to
make the parade a success on Carnival
night. The imitation buttons which
some one brought here a few days ago,
are not neat nor pretty. and no one will
wishes to have a good Carnival will
buy them, for they are not authorized
and the sale does not help the associa-
ton at all.
1t is important that the audience
Hamilton hall. Better get there at Z
O'Clock and have a good seat. The
meeting will be called to order prompt
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
PASSENGERS TURNED BACK.
100 Persons Try to Run the Block
ade at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, Sept. 7-Despite the
quarantine proclamation about 100 per-
sons from Scranton, Biloxi, etc, tried to
get into Mobile on the midnight train.
but the police surrounded the train and
but four passengers were let off, they
being through from New Orleans and
being subject to examination by the
physicians here. The others were ta-.
ken on to a point above Mobile where
they will be transferred to the west
bound train and taken back where they
came from.
1t is said the excitement down the
road is very great and that crowds of
people went into New Orleans on the
late trains.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
MRS. CASE TO RUN.
TOpeka's Lady Lawyer Candi-
date For Justice on So
cialiSt Ticket.

Mrs. Lucia Q. Case, the Topeka fe-
male member of the bar, has announced
to several of her friends her intention
of making the race for associate justice
on the Socialist ticket next fall, to sue
ceeo Justice Allen.
Judge Doster has been very warm
friend of hers, and on him she relies
for great deal of her help and is ex-
pected to draw largely from his admir-
erS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07

A warrant was sworn out in Justice
GUYS court Saturday for the arrest OF
Samuel Hayden of Usage City for
stealing a table from Thompson Bros
HAYDEN is the man who coO1ly put the
table on his head and walked off with
it while the proprietor was absent from
the rear part of the store.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
LANDSLIDE IN QUEBEC
Acres of Land Slip Into the st. Ann
River

Montreal, Sept. ALMOST a repeti-
ton of the landslide which occurred two
years ago at St. Albans parish, Port
Neuf county, on the st. Ann river be-
low Quebec, when large section of the
land bordering on the river slipped
down, carrying many houses with it,
has occurred. The slide is described
as being 15 or 20 acres in extent. The
river is completely blocked
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07

ly at O'Clock and will be run through
with plenty of ginger" Come early,
and come prepared to laugh and cheer.
Tonight's meeting will be a Carnival on
a small scale 1t will be bristling with
enthusiasm and fun. Don't forget to
provide yourself with a little money to
purchase buttons. Buy several and
send them to your friends in other cit
les. They will appreciate them. TO- 900
buttons should be sold.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
A YELLOW FEVER CAMP
Has Been Established at Waynes-
boro, Georgia, as a Precautionary
Measure.

Washington, Sept. THE treasury
department has procured 200 tents from
the war department for use at the per-
manent yellow fever detention camp
which has been established at Waynes-
boro, Ga. There are no fever patients
there but the camp has been establish
ed as a precautionary measure.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
Wooden Mill Party.

The party tomorrow evening will pro-
bably be the last one given for the ben
eft of the Floral Fund. Cars Leave the
transfer station every 15 and As minutes
past the hour.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
$500 RATE TO ST. LOUIS
And Reduced Rates for All Other
Eastern Points Via Santa Fe
Route

On Sept. Z. 9, IA, IS. %, %, 80, Oct 5,
z, II, IA, 10 and 21, the Santa F'e Route
will sell tickets to ST. Louis for $500 and
will sell tickets to all eastern points at
reduced rates, which rates can be OBJ
tanned by telephoning depot phone 6S2.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
Rockefeller's Mother-in Law Dead

Cleveland, Sept. Mrs. H. L. Spell
man, mother of Mrs. John D. Rockefel-
ler died at Forest Hill, Mr. Rockefel-
ler's Cleveland home, this morning. For
the past few weeks physicians had re-
mained at her side all night and all
day
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
Within 200 Miles of Khartoum.

London, Sept. IA special dispatch
from Cairo says that Berber, the next
town of Importance on the Nile, in the
advance of the Anglo Egyptian expedi-
ton upon Khartoum, has been occupied
by Soudanese, who are friendly to the
British. Berber is only about 200 miles
as the crow flies from Khartoum.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07

Drive out to the Garden Party and
get your ice cream tonight, 100 Western
avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07
A HOT TIME IN THE OLD TOWN.
Chorus:

When you hear dem a bells go ding, ling,
ling
All join round and sweetly you must sing
And when the verse am through
In the chorus all join in, there'n be a hot
time in the old town tonight.
There'll be girls for evry body in that
good. good old town,
For deres Miss ConsoIa Davis and dere's
Miss Gondolia Brown;
And dere's Miss Johanna Beasly she am
dressed all in red,
1 just hugged her and kissed her and to
then she said
Please oh, please, oh, do not let me fall
You're all mine and love you best of all,
and you must be my man
Or I'll have no man at all, there'n be a
hot time in the old town tonight, my
baby.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-07

Bacon's lantern display at the Garden
Party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
, Social Gathering at the Y. NJ e. A.

The eight are busy planning me
Arcanum." to be given at the Associa-
ton tomorrow night, from TO 10 O'Clock.
4 very attractive invitation, worded as
follows. has been sent out
u r cordially invited TO attend
THE SELECT ARCANUM
10 be given at
Young Mems Christian Association
Thursday Night, May 10, 1891,
10 10 O'Clock.
M-s--c. Ally and 'f---h--P---- ;.
We want 10 tell TO YOU tale,
with light refreshments you regale;
So come on time. please don't be late
For this BID is sent by
cone OF the Eight
Kindly reply. Also present this card
at the door.
From the interest manifested IN the
gathering, IL as certain there Is going TO
be- a good attendance. The eight IS
composed of some of the hustling repre-
sentatives OF the local association. and
the social gathering Is "a forerunner OF
other social events to be given by the
association. Those who expect TO be
present will confer great favor on
The Eight If they will send in their ac-
ceptance card during to-day. The pro-
gramme Will be an exceedingly attractive
one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Devotion Of Uncle" Richard, an Old TX
Slave of Major Old. TO HisFormer Master.
Major Charles Old, OF Powhatan county,
who is we'll known in Richmond, where
the news OF his late illness has created
much uneasncss among his friends was
reported 10 be better yesterday morning.
IL is regarded as a singular coincidence
that Major Old. his two sons and
their old servant, a colored man. Uncle
Rich9rd. should an of them. have the
pneumonia at once Major Old was the
first one OF the sick 10 be attacked and
Charles Old. Jr, came from his home I'm
the West 10 be with his father I'm what
was thought 10 be his last Illness.
Mr.. Charles Old. Jr.. was shortly after
attacked with pneumonia. and is now
900 with IL. at the family residence in
Powhstan.
The next 10 be ill was Mr. William Old.
and sitter a week OF sickness. also with
pneumonia. no died and was buried ON
Monday last. from Grace church, foWha-
tan county
Uncle" Richard was former slave Of
Major Charles Old. and his body servant
during the war and though living 20 "a
distance from his old master. he came al
once TO his house. when he heard Of the
Majors illness. and offered 90 help TO
nurse him
Uncle" Richard never left Major Old
in his sickness. until he too was taken iil.
and forced 10 20 20 bed. when the family
Of his former owner had their own physi-
clans attend him. and showed him every
uos.ihl care and attention.
Now Major Ola his son. Mr.. Cherries
OId. jr, and faithful old Uncle Rich
and are improving daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
OFERRALL THE ORATOR
or HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL DAY
ON THE 5fST.
rhe Memorial Sermon VIII BE Delivered
nom Holy Trinity Chuteh-A
New Feature.

80 ladies Of the Hollywood Memorial
association held a largely attended meet
,.. IN one Of the Suuday-scnool rooms OF
&c Second Presbyterian church at noon
yesterday.
The meeting was called 20 decide on
'ae DETAILS Of the arrangements Tor the
,roper Observance OF Memorial Day ana
Memorial sunday.
The ao;h of May. Memorial Day railing
On Sunday This year. IL was determined
10 have the memorial exercises take place
c. Monday May 3lst. while Memorial
Sunday viii OF couse be observed on
Nay @th. Divine services on thc night
- Memorial sunday will bee held TINS
t.mc at Holy Trinity church.
THE PARADE.
Invitations to attend the same viii DC
tcrdefcd 90 the ladies OF the OaKwood
Memorial Association. TO those ~ the
i-~brcw Memorial Association. the ladies
80 the Junior Memorial Association. mem
ccrc CT Lee Camp, Pickett camp, sons
~ Veterans etc.
The arrangements for the parade on
Memorial Day. May Slst. will as here
tcfove be Ia charge OF X h. Lee camp.
Second Presbyterian church on north
lfth street promptly at 4;5O a. NJ, ana
tie details OF the arrangements viii be
announced later on.
Judge George l.. Christian viii act as
master of ceremonies at Hollywood. Rev
James y. Smith viii oner prayer ana
Governor O'Ferrali viii deliver the ora-
tioa.
A NEW FEATURE.
on Saturday evening May 18th. from
6 20 10 =. NJ. an afternoon tea VIII DC
given for the benefit Of the HOLLYWOOD
Memorial Association az the grounds OF
the Soldiers Home This entertainment
viii hereafter be- made an annual afiair
and 10 will alwys take place on the sat
urday just preceding Memorial Day ana
the grounds OF the Soldiers Home viii
always be the rendezvous.
The entertainment viii be under the
auspices Of the Hollywood Memorial As
ISOLATION. hut the public will be invited
10 participate. This years entertainment
will be un<tr the able management OF
Mrs. James b. Pace and a corps OF as
sistants. II will be quite social event.
There will be a dance around the may
pole. bicycle races and other outdoor
sporjs boy the society bellies and their
ad/irers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Mcssrs. John Baseler. Henry Rueger
and William Lee left here on Sunday
night for the Dismal Swamp 10 go a fish
ing expedition. They We're well provided
with the necessary paraphernalia. and
expect % Doc sOne Tor several more days
Not knowing what they might mud at
Lake Drummond they provided them
selves with a regular camping outfit The
only thing Mr. Henry Rueger was afraid
Of were snakes and before leaving he
made the remark TO one OF his friends
that he hoped Dee would not have 90 make
the Acquaintance OF amy of those blood
thirsty animals
Monday night however, telegram was
received hero from the three fishermen.
setting forth that they had already killed
two black snakes and a mocassin. which
came 10 pay them visit In their camp.
Besides they announced that they mad
caught ninety-thrce pounds OF pike and
fwcnty-seven clubs. The friends Of the
trio while not doubling IN the least tina
piscatorlal qualifications OF their friends
set they would feel much better satisfied
could they see some tangible results Of
their warfare against the finny tribe.
Mr. william Rueger. brother 10 Mr.
Henry RueCer left yesterday morning at
$ o.clock 20 Join the jolly anglers, aud the
FRIENDS OF the quartet may look for more
inter sting tales OF their experiences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

The State Board Of Dental Examiners In
SESSION at tle Capitol.

The State Board Of Dental Examiners
convened yesterday morning shortly after
10 o'clock in the hall - the House OF Dele
gates for the purpose Of examining APP
plicanis for diplomas to be allowed 10
practice dentistry within the boundaries
OF the State Of Virginia.
The following members OF the board
were present:
Or. J. Hall Moore. Of Richmond. presl-
dent: Dr. j. V. Haller. of Wytheville sec
rotary; DR.. -. W. Campbell. Of Suffolk,
Dr. j. A. Calvin. OF Charlottesville; Dr
J. +. Thompson. OF Fredericksburg. I'd
only absentee was DR.. u. y. Ross.
Alexandria, whose father-in-law is D..
tremely ill
There were fifteen applicants who We
admitted TO the examination. after pr
senti1g their certificates showing thr
they have graduated from well reputcD
colleges Of dentistry.
The subject for examination yesterda,
was oral surgery. At the close OF tht
written examination which will continue
for two days the young dentists VII
be given an opportunity Of demonstrating
their experience and knowledge by prac
Teal test.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Mr.. Davis w. Banks, of No. SO' north
Nineteenth street, alighted from west
bound Traction Company car yesterday
afternoon about l o'clock, and started
across the street. AS he passed around
the rear end of the car. No. :. east bound.
came up and the end OF fender struck
MIR. Banks. knocking him down and bruis-
ing him badly.
He received a cut over the left eye. one
tooth was knocked out, and MS hands
IL, INJURIES while painful. will prevent
him from working for some time.
Motorman Allen. of car No: ., was
warn, personal friend OF Mr.. Banks ana
was much distressed AT the acciuen ID
Another accident occurred on broau-
street hin at about the same time,
nhaeton being overthrow by car The
driver was endeavoring to get OF 'he
track. and the horses suddenly backed up
against the car. No one was injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
HENRICO HAPPENINGS.
Squire Lewis Busy Yesterday Liquor Ii.
censes Granted.

Squire Lewis Busy Yesterday Liquor Lii.
censes Granted.
John Mile. colorod. came before Squire
Lewis yesterday morning on the charge OF
stealing hound dog, valued at s., and
the property Of Thomas Jones, colored
brother.
The evidence was long and conflicting
and the Squire gave John the benefit of
the doubt, and dismissed the case.
Justicc-of-thc-P Peace James T. Lewis
heard yesterday morning the case OF wal
ter Brown, colored. who was charged with
stealing forty-eight cents worth Of lum-
Der from G.. O. Burch. and for whcih
theft he was given sixty days in the
county jail and fined s.
IL cost the State OF Virginia about s.
20 try this forty-eight cent case.
In the County Court OF Henrico. Judge
WiCkham presiding. applications for
liquor licenses were heard. and these We're
granted;
Mrs. Elizabeth Hclleran. on the extern
sion Of Seventeenth street. j. W. and +.
J.. Southwark. on the Osborne Turnpike,
and George a. Wray, al the head Of Clay
street.
A marriage license was issued i'm the
clerks office Of the HenricO County Court
yesterday morning 10 Mr.. Joseph k.Jack-
son and Mrs W. a. Hecht who are we'll
known citizens of HenricO. and were 20 be
joined in wedlock at T.. NJ. yesterday.
The case Of the negro Paul Davis,
charged with committing an assault upon
Miss Twitcheil several months ago. will
D. called I'm the Henrico County Court
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

all the boys that can be spared from other
work at this time. for number are re-
CURED 10 attend TO the work and busl-
ness OF the establishment. There are now
probably about 100 boys out there.
1--WE have three classes OF study now.
one before breakfast. one after dinner,
and ono after supper. This allows the
time from, breakfast TO dinner for work
1 don't know what hours the new iirm
will have. nor do 7 know whether they
will interfere with the present plan OF stu
dy. -.
1T is hardly probable that the new
work will interfere To any great extern
with the study OF the boys.
Things I'm general at the INSTITUTION a'e
getting along as nicely as possible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Nor 4 QUESTION or TILIDIrT.
cart Guigon Says The ren People VIII
Not Win on.

Captain A. b. Guigon. general counsel
for the Richmond Telephone Com
pany. was seen yesterday as TO
the effect OF the United states against
the Bell Telephone Company to annul the
last Berliner patent, which has been de-
cided in favor OF the company
Captain Guigon said: This was not q
suit 10 test the validity OF the patent. but
10 decide whether or not the patent had
been LEGALLY obtained. The court decided
that iuasmuch as the patent was granted
bv the officers OF the United States and
no fraud i'm the delay had been shown on
the part OF the company the granting
Of same was legal
Tho question will now probably come
NJ" continued Captain GuigOn. las 90
the validity OF the patent which is being
practically used In one way or another
bv the various telephone companies
throughout the country. 1 have no idea
that tho patent viii be considered as
valid. 1t will be- several years. perhaps.
before the controversy Is decided. and
the general opinion is that the patent
will be decided by the courts to be IN
valid.
III however. the patent should be es-
the people Of the United States will be
In the power OF the Bell Telephone Com
panv 80 tar as telephone service is con-
cerned for the next eleven years. We
have no fear that the court will make
such a decision as this"
Superintendent McCluer, of the Bell
Exchange here. when asked what action
would be taken towards closing up the
ouposition companies. said that he knew
nothing of the intentions Of the Rell Com
pany in the matter, having heard nothing
from headquarters
1T is certainly a big victory for the
American Bell" said he land / con-
slider the decision a complete vindication
OF all the charges Of fraud made against
the company"
He declined 10 talk further on the
subject. or TO make any prediction as
TO the course the Bell people might pur-
sue. but said that the successful corpora
ton would, doubtless, proceed to secure
its rights.
The Baltimore sun Of yesterday saws:
Mr. Frederick Il. Hubtell. president of
the Home Telephone Company. OF Raltl-
more. said that the decision In the Rer-
liner patent case by the United States su-
nreme Court did not disturb the telephone
companies who are the competitors OF the
Hell COMPANY. Mr.. Hubbell stated tina,
the action Of the court would affect in no
way the rights OF the Home Company
nor interfere with the development OF the
companys system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Mr.. George r. Fisher president and
treasurer of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company, who is in re city. said
yesterday morning that he expects 90 have
the now route 20 Lakeside Park in run
ming order by June Isl. Cars win then
run out 10 the park from the present
terminus of the Chamberlain Avenue
branch OF the Barton Heights line.
The cars viii run every fifteen minutes.
the same schedule as is now in operation
ON the Barton Heights line. IL will re-
quire some eight or ten ears 20 equip the
new route at that schedule for its entire
length OF Seven and half miles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Wants 10 he Collector.

1t was learned yesterday that the apph-
cation of Mr.. J. : Bethel. OF Richmond.
for the position of collector Of customs
had been forwarded To Washington. Ills
paper was endorsed by Judge Edmund
Waddill. Judge l.. l.. Lewis. and Gen.
Allan. and with such endorsement there
is little doubt that he will receive the
appointment
Mr. {. NJ. Wallaces term expires in
July, and accordingly. the change will
take place In little over month.
col James d. Brady will probably be
the next Collector Of Internal Revenue
FOR this district. He has had no oppo-
sition so far. but il is understood some
opposition will develop from Norfolk at
the proper time. While there rs very NJ
tle nrobabilitv of strong opposition, some
of tol Rradv's opponents declare mat
the fight will be bitter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Richmond College Bulletin.

The May number Of the Richmond Col
lege Bulletin. which is published quarter
ly M Richmond College, is very inter-
esting one.
Professor c. n. Winston contributes
an article. Science in the College being
an address he delivered AT the opening
OF the spring term; and Professor +. W.
Bcatwright, president Of the college.
has an article in IT, called Richmond
and Education" This article was origi-
nally published in The Times. and sets
forth the many advantages Of Richmond
as "a flo place for the training of youth.
There are many other items Of interest
in the Bulletin the circulation of which
is increasing with every issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
To Change Quarters.

Farmer Evans. the efficient director {
the weather bureau OF the State Boar
OF Agriculture. Is receiving the furliui
FOR his new quarters. which will be az
tablishcd on tho third ficor Of the Chan
Der OF Commerce building.
He has also Just received the first ship
ment OF his instrumental equipment
watch is being placed in position. AIr
Evans expects to move into his new OF.
fees betwe.S now and June lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Dr.. Jones Takes Charge of the Chair oil
Chemistry.

Dr. Jones Takes Charge OF the 'n"'r vi
Chemistry.
DR.. VIM. u. Jones, Of No. I'll west
Grace street. was elected on Monday
night as Prof. OF Chemistry of the uniVer-
sitv College Of Medicine Of Richmond.
lie has for the past three years, been
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Ill
fsis niversity. hence now has the en-
tire chair OF chemistry. ,.,
Or Jones is q native Of Orange coun-
". and is twenty-seven years OF age. lie
Is an NJ. u. OF the University OF Nrsini,'
rl,es 1900 and Pm. G.. OF University Col
lege OF Medicine. class 1891.
The University College of Medicine VII
make extensive Improvements before ihe
onenlns. 90 the next session in charging
tns lecture rooms and in increasing the
size and equipment OF the iap9fa toilcs.
These improvements are made hecessa-
~ 10 accommodate the increasing num-
her Of students. Last session two nun,
dred and seventy-fve matriculatcd anu
n large number were turned away ioF
want Of room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

George James. the young prodigal wis
left his home. on north Twenty-seycn.
street. neorly two weeks ago returned {
his parents Monday. He has been
Manchester most OF the time, and or b,
one occasion did he leave the city. who
his father came over TO look for him. X
was threatened with suspension fro-
Bellevue School. and that evening did nc
return home