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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-24

Re neryi, the famous v;olinist.
with his concert company, will
play at tn opera house March Sth
This world renowned violinist
could only be secured by a heavy
guarantee. Let us help Mr.. Syl.
Vester to make it up.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-24

R. f. YoDge, jr, is busy t' day
wiring Capt. Pcoser's residence
preparatory to lighting it with cleo
ticitl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
BLEED by SWISS OFFICIALS.
ToIlerton and Holmes, American
Tourists, Have Peculiar Adventures.

CHICAGO. September 30.-A special to
the Inter-Ocean from Toledo, O., says:
Harry Tollerton and Professor Holmes,
whose mysterious adventures In Switzer-
land have attracted International atten-
ton, have been located. They are alive
and well at Luzerne and expect to leave
for Berlin tomorrow.
The mystery of their eleven days de-
tention at LuZerne and cablegrams for
large sums of money is still unsolved
and the family will not say just what
happened. Friends Of the family in
Europe have learned details which will
never be made public. 1t is said to have
been very singular comedy OF errors
but II has been very expensive one for
Lawyer Tollerton. There Is now no
denial that they sent for the money i'm
medlately after having acknowledged re-
mittances In excess Of what they really
needed for legitimate expenses.
Mrs. Tollerton. who has been in Wash
ington appealing to the State Depart
ment, Is expected home in the morning,
ard she bears a number of cipher dis
patches. The American consular agent
was mixed up in his cables, which con-
fused matters still more. An opinion
prevails that the young men had diff
Guilty with the Swiss officials and were
badly bled under pretences OF fines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
GOVERNMENT DRY DOCKS.
All But One of the Timber Structures
Out of Repair.

NEW YORK, September SO.-A special
meeting of the Naval Dock Board was
held to-day at the Brooklyn navy-yard,
TO consider the reports as to the dis
abIed condition of all but one of the tim
her structures owned by the govern
ment. A complete examination by the
engineers has revealed the above start
ling information, and the only exception
is the timber dock on Puget Sound.
AS the timber docks practically do all
the work of the navy. the stone struc-
lures being used for the smaller vessels,
the department regards the existing con-
ditions with considerable apprehension,
and il will be the duty of the Dock
BOARD to report on the subject and sug-
gest the best way of repairing the docks.
None of the members of the board would
talk for publication to-day, but 1t Is I'M
derstood that an estimate of the cost OF
repairs. together with the recommenda-
ton TO proceed at once with the work,
viii be forwarded Immediately TO the
department.
Commodore Bunce, the commandant OF
the station. is president of the board.
Engineers have estimated that 1t viii
cost at least $4,000 to put the timber
docks i'm condition and the Dock Board
Is expected to recommend that this money
ba snent on the structures at New York,
League Island. Norfolk, and Port Royal.
There is a separate recommendation
for Dock No. 3, at the Brooklyn navy
ward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
Meeting of the Committee-Reports
from the Counties.

NORFOLK. VA, September SO-(Spe-
cial)-The Democratic Committee Of the
Second Congressional District met to-
day at the Atlantic Hotel. with the fol-
lowing present: Colonel c. f. Day, Of
Isle of Wight; Captain W. w. Dey, Of
Norfolk. and Mr.. Il. Thompson. Jr., Of
Portsmouth: also, Mr.. John Whitehead
secretary of the old committee, and Hon.
w A. Young. member of Congress.
Mr. Whitehead called the meeting to
order. and Captain Dey nominated Colo
mel Day for chairman of the committee.
He was elected unanimously. Mr.. White
head was reelected secretary.
Report was made from all the counties
NJ the district. In Nansemond, some lit
tie friction YVES reported. Norfolk county
reported split in the party and two
candidates in the ield-Messrs. M. 5.
Newberne and J. Z. Cole.
princess Anne reported DIR. George T.
snead nominated for the House, and
some little friction and soreness in the
narty. The senator is yet TO be nomi-
mated I'm conjunction with Norfolk city
After some discussion relative to the
situation in Norfolk county, the com
,nittee adjourned. subject TO the call Of
The chairman. The members left in the
afternoon far Richmond TO meet with the
state Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
CAPTURE OF A DESPERATE.
Hot Fight Between Him and n
SherifTs Posse.

SAVANNAH, GA, September 3O.-Three
weeks ago, at Hahira. Ga, Shelton Dam
pier, in cold blood, shot down Sam.
Parker, one of the most respected citizens
of the place, because he had been instru-
mental in securing the conviction of Dam
pier in a theft prosecution. Damper has
been pursued ever since with dogs, but
managed to elude his pursuers.
Last night the Sheriff of Lowndes coun-
ty received notice that Dampier was in
the vicinity. He gathered a posse and
surrounded the house where he was hid
den. Dampier was seen in the night sit
ting on the doorstep of the house chew
ing sugar-cane. AS daylight dawned ne
saw the members Of the posse. and a
fusillade began. DampIer was shot in
the shoulder before he gained the cover
of the log hut. but his return fire was
too hot to allow the Sheriff's rnen to
leave the cover of the saplings The logs
of the hut were riddled with bullets. and
some OF the deputies had their clothing
perforated several times.
Dampier finally surrendered, cursing the
crowd for their cowardice I'm remaining
under cover. He was taken 10 Jail in
Valdosta. He says that he you'd have
gotten away entirely but for tLe stringen-
cy of the quarantine regulations in the
State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERs.
First Day of Their Annual Conven-
ton Mt Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, September S0-(Spe-
cial.)-The event of the week and the
principal event in the history of the local
organization Of the Young Peoples So
cietv of Christian Endeavor is the hold
ing Of the State Convention here, the
first session beginning to-day. The last
will be held Sunday evening next
Freemason-S treet Church of Christians
where the convention is meeting, mas
been tastefully though not deliberately
decorated I'm honor of the occasion. over
the door has been placed the words, "Wei-
come c. e." formed of ivy leaves. over
the stage, which is arranged TO accom-
modate fifty or more people is a banner
hearing the motto of the organization,
'For Christ and the Church" The lee
ture-room has been fitted with chairs.
doubling the normal capacity of the build
ing Delegates were arriving all day
yesterday and reporting at headquarters
which has been established at the church.
one that attracted a great deal OF at
tention was that which came down on
the Washington boat some sixty strong.
The delegation from the Valley came
down via the Chesapeake and Ohio last
evening. The Richmond delegates are
chartered in various hosptable homes
provided by the committee. There was
no business transacted at the opening
session tonight, it being largely a de-
votional service.
Mr.. Reg. Walker, Of Richmond. offered
prayer. and Immediately afterwards Pro-
fessor S. NJ Smith. Of Berkeley, called
the convention 10 order. The address
of welcome was delivered by Rev. ]. w.
Bamber. pastor of The Freemason-Street
Church of Christ.
Mr. w. w. Douglas, of Ballston, respond
ed in a happy vein. Rev. Peter Ainsley,
of baltimore. being delayed his place was
taken by Professor James Howe. of the
washington and Lee University, who
spoke on Personal Christianity" This
concluded the exercises of the evening.
Mr. w II. II. Smith. of Washington,
will be unable to be present, owing to
his illness. He was one of the promi-
nent Endeavorers down for addresses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BROAD.

lea TO criticlse your politics, and. Of
course, It would be equally bad taste for
me TO discuss my home politics while
away from home" a .sra
Literature was suggested as n theme
on which the distinguished visitor might
say a word . nf
NO" no responded, II fear you would
not find me very optimistic on that SUBJ
ject. so l prefer not 10 say anything
about it."
Although courteously declining to speak
on politics. Mr.. Bryce said he did want 10
speak a word OF appreciation OF tho treat
mcnt he had received at the hands OF his
American friends on his present visit. he
expressed himself as highly delighted
with his stay here, and reiterated tho
statements made IN his American Com
monwealth commendatory OF the charm
OF American life.
MIR. .BRYCE'S CAREER.
Mr.. Bryce is a university graduate.
having been an honor man at Trinity Col
Iege. oxford. In the class OF 1882. HIS
birthplace vas Belfast. Ireland, and he
has always been an earliest supporter OF
home rule for his native country. He
was born May 10. 1893. After graduating
from oxford, he practlced law for several
years. He became regius Professor Of
Civil Law in his Alma Mater In 1870 and
ten years later was elected 90 Pariias
ment as Liberal from the Tower Ham
lets. In 1885 he became a representative
OF South Aberdeen In Parliament. and
was Under Secretary OF State in Mr..
Gadstone's Government.
With all these public duties he has con
tinued his professional labors at oxford.
and has also delivered lectures ct the
inns Of court. In London he is connected
with many philanthropic and social insti-
tutions.
Mr.. Bryce has been a frequent vis'toi
TO America. He was here last In 1880.
He has also been an extensive traveller
In other lands. and Is said to be the on's
Englishman who has assembled Mt. Ara
raf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND BR0AI
GREAT ENGLIsHMAN COY.
Mr.. Bryce, of american Common
wealth. Again I'm This Country.
Rhiladelphia p

(Pn1idOolpDld IltSS.j
The Right Hon. James Bryce, member
of the British Parliament for Aberdeen,
nrofessor in oxford University, author,
lecturer. and philanthropist, has been
spending few days in the vicinity OF
Philadelphia, the guest Of former Ambas-
sador Wayne MacVeagh, at the latters
charming country place near Bryn Mawr
Mr.. Bryce has been in America two
months. His chief purpose in crossing
the water this summer was TO attend the
annual meeting of the British Associa-
ton In Canada. Incidentally, ne came
10 renew old acquaintance found curing
his many visits to this country, ana 10
gain additional Information OF Americap
affairs. Of which he has long been
student and critic. THE American COM
monwealth' Is well known on this SIDE
as one Of the most acute and erudlte ana
lyses of the government, social CONDITIONS
ana customs Of the United States.
A representative of the Press visited
Rrvn Mawr yesterday afternoon for me
purpose OF offering Mr.. Bryce an oppor-
tunitv OF giving expression TO any new
opinions ne may have formed while on
his tour. Mr. Bryce was found cut
driving near the grounds OF Bryn MaWr
College In company with his host MI.
bryce Is better than middle height. his
shoulders are good. but he Is not ever
stout His face Is distinctively that OF
. man of deep thought and close obserya-
sior He wears full beard, which IL
noys nearly white. His eye is clear and
charm and his complexion rudy. When
In conversation he looks directly into the
ewes NJ his yis-a-vis, and though he fire.
oyentlv smiles, he gives one the impress
s,on ~ a man who is accustomed TO
the serious things OF life.
NO TALK ON POLITICS.
II was evidently not the first oppor-
turitv Mr.. Bryce has had OF expressing
his onInlons through the American news
,aner press- He has become accustomed
"a American reporters. and knows how
IN give the soft answer that turneth
away reportorial research.
mo thank you,' with the emphasis
an the kew" In true English form.
"No. l should prefer TO be excused from
sneaking on American politics." was his
polite response to my request for his
opinion.
"But Mr.. Bryce, 1 am sure the public
would like to know your opinion on the
New York mayoralty tangle, for In
stance. Can't you say a word"
..Thankew. thankew, but l must ask
10 be excused. made resolution on
coming to America two months ago not
10 discuss American politics for publiea-
ton. and az have adhered TO that reso-
luton during the entire summer, I shall
not break IL on the eve OF my departure
from your country. consider II very
bad taste for a foreign visitor in Amer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
HELD FOR BURNING A SHIP.
So Much Opposed to Sailing That He
Cut on Two of His Fingers.

PENSACOLA. FLA, September 3d.
United States Commissioner Tunison de-
cided to-day to hold Carl A. Karlsen. n
young Norwegian. who shipped as car
penter on the British ship Favonius. on
a voyage to Rio Janeiro from this port
for the burning of the ship at sea
eighteen miles off this port on the night
of the 18th instant.
The evidence against Karlsen was main
" circums tantial but it was shown that
he was so much opposed to going on the
voyage that he chopped off two OF his
fingers the day before the ship sailed.
1t was also in evidence that after the
vessel crossed the bar he told the creW
they would be back in Pensacola in an
other day. Two of the crew swore that
they saw Karlsen at the forward ventila-
tor with oakum a short time before the
fire was discovered at that place.
The prisoner was remanded to Jail TO
await the order of the President. who
will be asked by the British Minister to
extradite him for trial in England
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01

BEST THAT HAVE EVER BEEN
SEEN At THE TRACK.
CLOSE FINISHES THE RULE.
Every Contest Fought Until the
Horses Are Under the wire-A
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ut the Grnvesend
Track.
Track.

BALTIMORE, September 30.-The trot-
ting races at Pimlico, on this, the third
day Of the meeting, were the best that
have ever been seen at the track. Close
finishes were the rule. and every race
was fought out until the horses were
under the wire.
Charlie II. ran away in the 217 trottlng
race, throwing his driver, Snyder, out Of
the sulky, and wrecking the vehicle, but
doing no dana &c to the driver or to him
SELF He was withdrawn.
Hazel managed 10 land first money In
the 2:27 trot. which came over from yes
terday, by winning the seventh heat OF
the race and the first of the day.
The last event on the days card was
not finished, but as the time for start
ing was made an hour earlier for to-
morrow, 1t is altogether likely that the
meeting will end tomorrow night, with
a steeplechase for gentlemen riders.
The attendance to-day was the best
Of the meet. The weather was perfect,
and the track fast. Results:
2:27 trotting Diminished from Wednes-
day)--Hazel won the fourth, sixth, and
seventh heats. Best time 2:19 IA. Tim
berlake won the first and third. Time,
2:21 IA. Spring Lock won fifth. Time,
2:24 IA. Miss Wilkes won second. Time,
2:H. Matte Young Princess Orion. Col
leen Bawn, Martin, Farra, Nella s., and
Charmine also started.
PA trotting-Ruby won third, fourth,
and fifth heats. Best time, 213 IL. j.
NJ. ID. won the second Time, 2l3 IA.
Cling won the first. Time, 2141-4 Aid
rich New York Central and Frank Hill
also started.
2I7 trotting-Belle Pilot won fourth,
fifth, and sixth heats. Best time, 2I4 Sd.
Minnie McGregor won first and third.
Best time, 2141- Robert Burns won
the second. Time, 214 1-2. Gordon H.,
Tom Medium, st. George, Bird Eye,
Susie Hill, and Charlie II. also started.
2:25 pace-Pety X. won in three
straight heats. Best time, PA IL.
Peaches. David c., Sable Noir, Frostburg,
and Bonnie Boy also started.
2:20 trotting (unfinished-Othello won
first and second heats. Best time, 216 Ia.
Germa. Mike, Little Nance, Pearl j.,
Minnie Rysdyk. Idle wis, Donna leila,
Maud H., Marie, and Internal also
started.
NEW YORK, September 3O.-The at
tendance at Gravesend to-day was good
and some Of the finishes were exciting
First race-fve ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Y
TO q won, Hindoonet g to and z 10 y
second. and Maud Ellis u5 to ID third
Time. 1908.
Second race-Greenfeld Stakes. six fur-
longs-Cleophus @ to 100 won, Trolley Y
to 2 and to y second, and LeedsVllle u
to u third. Time, 119 ~
Third race-one mile-Poetess (eVenJ
won. Tripping Is TO and to 81 second
and Mana H. az to u third. Time, / AZ IL
Fourth race-five and half furlongs-
Bliss Rucker e to u won, Handball % te
and 4 to 81 second. and Demagogue i;
TO u third. Time, 1OS
Fifth race-one mile and a quarter
Tom Cromwell 90 TO u won, Ben EdeI
n6 to and EVEN second, and Rondo q
to p third. Time, 2:0S 81.
Sixth race-fve furlongs-Lambent o.
to 81 won, Domitor q to l and to u Sc
cond. and Kaiser Ludwig 90 to u third
Time I :01 ga
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
WARNING TO snIP-OwNERs.
Freight Money Hard to Obtain I'm
GuadaIOupe.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September 3d.
The United States Consul at Guadalupe,
w. l., sends to the State Department
note of warning for the benefit Of Ameri-
can shipping interests. He says that the
master of the schooner Charles ]. VIII
lard Captain ]. II. York. was compelled
TO leave the port without cent OF his
freight money. and he advises ship
owners in the United States not TO char
ter vessels for the island without first
collecting their freight in the United
States. Finances in the island also seem
to be In a bad way for the Consul says
that the "Banque de la Guadaloupe." the
only bank on the island. on September 20
ceased altogether TO issue drafts, without
any notice of an intention to resume. The
bank had previously been charging the
ezorbitant rate of 30 per cent. for drafts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
Only ONE LUETGERT WITNESS.
DIR. Airport Being Cross-Examfned--
He Falls Into n Trap.

CHICAGO, September SO.-There was
but one witness on the stand in the Luet-
CERT trial to-day. and at the conclusion
of his testimony the State announced
that It would in all probability keep him
on the stand for the greater portion of
tomorrow.
The witness was DIR. w. II. Airport, the
expert who testified for the defence yes
terday that the femur claimed by the
state as the femur of woman is in
reality the femur of a hog.
The State had prepared a warm cross
examination for him to-day and toward
the latter portion of the session 1t sue
ceeded in confusing him, and gaining
from him several contradictions of his
own evidence. He identified the skull OF
a dog as being the skull of monkey,
and Was neatly trapped by the State in
doing so.
The attorneys for the State have con-
siderable feeling against DR.. Airport, as
his testimony more than once has been
to the effect that evidence wars being
manufactured by the prosecution, and
they will leave nothing undone to break
him down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
MLEAN NOT A CANDIDATE.
He Thinks General Warner a Good
Man for Senator.

COLUMBUS. o.. September 3o.-John
r. Mclean. his nearest friends declare,
is not candidate for the United States
Senate. Mr.. Mclean had secret con-
ference with the State Committee. and
his friends say he spoke as follows:
II am not a candidate for the United
States Senate. ! am merely good
Democrat. and wish TO see the Demo-
cratic State and legislative ticket sue
cessful. In the event that the Legisla-
ture is Democratic, ] hope to see some
good Democrat elected to represent this
State In the United States Senate. be-
lieve General A. j. Warner Is a good
man for this place. For that matter.
there are half dozen other men in the
State who are as well known and as
able as General Warner l would be
glad TO see any one Of them elected"
WARNER CANDIDACY ANNOUNCED.
CINCINNATI. O., September 3o.-A
special from Columbus. D.. says: General
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
SCOTLAND NECK.
Penifentiary Lease Question-Rnfl-
road Matters-C0urt Incident.


SCOTLAND NECK, N. c., September
30-(Special)-Mr T.. 7. Clark, of Wei
don, member Of the Board OF Directors
for the penitentiary, to-day publishes
letter in the Scotland Neck Common
wealth, giving his reasons for voting
against leasing the penitentiary. He
thinks that under the statement that SUI
perintendent Smith made 10 the board,
that the cotton crop will bring $4,000 and
the debt against the pententiary will be
only $4,000, II would be poor business TO
lease. He thinks that II the directors
will practice the same economy in the
management of the penitentiary that they
would in their own personal business,
they viii have no trouble with II. Mr..
Clark declares that he is for facing the
matter and doing the best with II possi-
HE Mr.. Clark seems TO have most OF
the board against him in his efforts to
economize.
Mr. Ernest AppIewhite, overseer OF Mr..
w. f. Butterworth's farm, on Roanoke
river. was thrown from mule q few
DAYS ago and seriously hurt.
There Is talk of a mixed train being
put on from Hobgood to weldon. taking
off the regular passenger train from Kin
ston 10 weldon, and running train from
wilmington to New Berne. and on TO
Norfolk via Hobgood. This would put
Scotland Neck at some disadvantage, and
the people here hope that nothing like 1t
will be done.
There was a little episode in the court
house at Halifax yesterday which created
some excitement. The evidence In the
case against Homer Webb and John
Davis. charged with stealing meat from
Mr.. I. H.. Lewis. was circumstantiai.
Judge Sutton. however. said he did not
think the evidence sufficient to send the
case TO the jury. and so dismissed 1t.
When the Judge dismissed the case there
were several Kissing whistles in the court
room. which somewhat incensed Judge
sutton. He instructed the Sheriff to bring
the Offenders before him, and said ne
would fine them, black or white. some
of the Jurors who were sitting In the
case said that they would certainly have
convicted mad the case been given them.
Judge Sutton's remarks on the matter
were TO the effect that his conscience
would not allow him TO let the case go
TO the Jury with the evidence before him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
TRAMP HEIR TO A FORTUNE.
Weary Wanderer With "a History in
n st. Louis Retreat.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, September SO.-Peter
Champion, a tattered tramp, was re-
Gently admitted TO the Central Home of
Rest here, but, while he had every APP
pearance of common vagabond. his
polished manner indicated he had seen
better days. He was very respondent,
but earnestly asserted he was heir TO a
fortune in Dusseldorf. Germany. Finally,
in a spirit of compassion, the slperin-
tendent listened to his story and wrote
to Germany.
A letter has Just been received, saying
relatives of Champion have been look
ing for him for three years, and he Is
an heir TO large estate. his portion
being $4,000 marks. Inclosed in the let
ter was a draft for 1,1OO marks to pay his
expenses. Champion will go to Ger
many at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
That Terrible scourge,

Malarial disease Is invariably supple
menfed by disturbance Of the liver. the
bowels. the stomach. and the nerves. To
the removal of both the cause and its eff
fects Hostetter's Stomach Bftters is fully
reneJv does. performing its work tho
roughly. It's ingredients are pure and
wholesome, and II admirably serves TO
p,,ild no system broken by iii health
md shorn Of strength. Constipation. liver
End kidney complaint, and nervousness
are conouered by II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-01
Declined the Honor.

VAyERIY. VA. September 3o-(Spe-
ciaI)-The Republican Senatorial Con-
vention for the Twenty-seventh Sena-
torial District met here to-day, and NOM
mated ex-Judge r. W. Arnold OF
this place, by reclamation. Judge Ar
mold has declined the nomination, ana
sarors tbe nomination of Hon. George w.
Tackson. n Populist. No further ac-
zion has Just been taken. A convention
~ the delegates from GreensviDs and
Sussex nominated L. A. Knox (coiored'
~ sussex. for the House of Delegates.