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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
THE OLD CAPITAL.
THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF
THE HOSPITAL BOARD.
Guests-Report of the superintend-
cnt-The New Infirmnry BuiidinS-
Contemplated improvements 10 u"
Old Re.fdence-Home-se

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January H.
Especial. There was n full attendance
yesterday at the regular quarterly meet
ing OF the Board Of Directors OF the
Eastern state Hospital. and the boaru
had with them as their guests durihs
the day DR.. C. w. T.. Brock, oil hich-
mond, for nine years member Oh inns
board. and G.. c. Gary, a member OF the
Central Hospital Board. This was MT
Gary's first visit here, and he was hlshiy
pleased with the condition Of the WARDS
and grounds, and with the general man
agement Of the institution.
A REPORT.
The superlntendent read his report
from which is taken the following: Num-
Der of patients in hospital, october l.
1896 $50; admitted during the quarter, 20;
whole number treated. $50; discharged
restored IL died. 9. In the institution.
December 81, 1896, 5A. Average NUMBER
present, 521. 49,.
The new inhrmary building has now
been completed. and an order was passed
directing the Executive Committee OF
the board to furnish the same, and 1t Is
the intention of the hospital authorities
TO occupy the building as soon as posi-
bic.
Postmaster Archer Brooks left for Rich-
mond this evening to remain until Satur-
day.
Mir. Edward Langhorn, of Lynchpurg'
Is visiting at MIR. john i. MERGERS, east
Francis street. Mr.. Langhorn Is here at
tending to some business connected Win
the estate Of the late Major IL. NJ. wal
ler
CONTEMPLATED IMPROVEMENTS
The deed for the purchase OF the Sess
property, east Main street, was lieu
with the County Clerk yesterday. Inc
property was purchased by MIR. Arthur
! Denmead, late of Baltimore CITY lor
&. 800 cash. through n. l.. Henley at
| torney II is now rented, but possession
will be given August 1st, when MI
Denmead will begin TO improve greatly
both the main building and the GROUNDS
for his residence, and will remove the
two brick walls on Main street, erect
/ inc in their place a handsome iron fence
-Four home-seekers from Michigals ana
! Canada came here yesterday ana pur-
chased land on the King s-Mill COLONY
track. They will begin to build as soon
as the weather permits. They state thal
a large number from their sections VIII
visit the Colony in the spring
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
CHARLOTTE BANK TO LIQUIDATE.
Withdrawal of Fund-Affnirs in
Good Shape.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.. January H-At
the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Charlotte Loan and Savings Bank,
held yesterday, it was decided to go into
liquidation, and wind up the affairs OF
that institution. Ii appeared that the
Craig investment in the bank was desired
TO be placed elsewhere and this being
controlling interest in the bank 1t was
decided that the best course TO pursue
would be to wind w the business or the
bank. Mr.. John oates declined a re-
election as president Of the bank, on
account of his other business engage
ments. and Mr.. J. A. Craig was appointed
to succeed him. Mr.. l.. 5. Battle was
continued as cashier.
At the meeting of the stockholders,
President Oates submitted his report,
which showed the bank to be in per-
fectiy sound and healthy condition, and
it's affairs in good shape. IL will 80 out
Of business without the loss OF dollar
10 any stockholder or depositor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15

Cincinnati Commercial-lfiou"N -.
Chicago theatre-goers and Chicas0 ~, ~ h
tre-managers have take1 more .l-H "a,
the new anti-high-hat ordinance tl.-ss Ne,
expected. and Alderman PlotNt. VI. +. 3
~ the law, Is quite hero lN,.' .,.ss
disnosition inherent I'm the Chises9 ..,,rs
40 denounce aldermen and me-, .,1.,ic
and this was so strong Ia ihe - Al
Chronicle that II denounceN ft9,A.
ass and the ordinance as ridiculous ant q
Rut when it's representative N.n ...,ss q
,aLs the views OF tie leading ~, 10
the CITY AZ was found that fio..'''s,.ely
struck a popular chord. PromiheNs foscl
yomen. patrons OF the play Nsi fa,cf
"nan,mous in their expressions NJ, h5i
~ The abolition OF the the"t,e h1gh ts.
They vigorously denounsed .nv ey 8
a. xd,crous "a curse, an ,vta wc
vexation" and one said It's uros 49, az
'.so scr OF common deeency ~ CT
pressions probably contributes y he lse.
zion ~ Sentiment In favor OF ssr,sres
anS there has been a general ~ tssS.
~ /, much 10 the satisfaction V.ssecs,ion o
,ra -, and 10 the great gtean. escags
he eheatre-manaSers. whc thsae ~, orb
,hs UNPLEASANT %uty OF entofe'"e nte,go .
Vance sav against their patrons m ~
aInost dumb with surprise ~ abAteA
~i,h which the nuisance mas ee'"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR YOUNG LEE
OGciaI Action In His Behnif-Ex-
tenuating Circumstances.

WASHINGTON, January A.-Among
the thirty cadets dropped from the Mill
tary Academy as the result OF the Janu-
ary examinations was George Mason
Lee. fourth-class, of Virginia. son OF the
American Consul-General at Habana'
who was found deficient in several
stud,es. Secretary Lamont has referred
This case. together with that OF Philip
s. Ward, of New York, similarly dropped
IN the Academy Board for reconsidera-
ton. It being represented that there
were extenuating circumstances in each
instance. The decision OF the board Is
final in such matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
MIDWINTER RACING.
BooIzmaIsers Get the Bulk of the
SDOiIs.


NEW ORLEANS. January A-Warm
weather and a large attendance marked
the racing here to-day. Favorites only
won twice, however, and the bookmakers
got the bulk of the spells.
First race-selling, seven furlongs-Gls-
monda C5, songer, to y won, with sau-
terne second, and Trilby third. Time
Is ga.
Second race-selling. one mile-Sharon
dO7. Scherrer, to y won, with Candy
second. and Jack Hayes third. Time
143 IA.
Third race-selling. mile and SIX
teenth-Dorothy III. Qiirsch. TO p won
with Fasig second. and Ida Pickwieh
third. Time. 40.
Fourth race-handicap, six furlongs-
CASTOR (si. T. Burns. to 81 won, with
Anger second, and Lady Brittle third.
Time, 1;i6.
Fifth race-selling. seven furlongs-
Buckmore Q05, Dorsey, % to u won, with
C. c. Rumrlll second, and Moves third.
Time. 1:Sl.
sixth race-selllng, six furlongs-Mar-
oulse 600, Relff. TO p won. with Maggie
S. second, and Dorah Woods third. Time
TIA 1-2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
PASS A L'OUTRE CREyAssE.
consideration of Appropriation Bill
Postponed-yest Objection.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January H.
Senator Carery. OF Louisiana, got out OF
a sick-bed this morning 10 attend the
meeting OF the Committee on Commerce
for the purpose of submitting his report
ON the bill to appropriate $4,000 for stop
ming the crevasse at Pass FOutre, near
the mouth Of the Mississippi III was
useless. however. for the matter was
postponed a week, on account OF obJec-
ton from Mr.. Vest
Mr.. Caffery finds in his report that the
Eads people have not kept to the letter
of their contract with the government;
that they have maintained the channe-
in the river by dredging, Instead OF by
means OF the jettles. This dereliction
Of alleged duty is criticised by Mr.. CAT
ferry. and he recommends the passage OF
the BILL but requires the money to be
Maid by the Eads estate. IL was on &C
count of this provision that Mr.. Vest
objected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15

sloners ordered an Investigation OK tne
financial condition OF the county anu
the committee reports that the counsy
has assumed future obligations amounting
10 more than $4,000, but much OF TINS
amount Is for the new vault and JAN
which were built last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
nanser Enyirons Us

II we live in region where malaria IL
,1..r.vaIent IL Is useless TO hope TO escape
i II unprovided with medicinal safe
suara Wherever the endemic is most
66revaient and malignant-in South and
central America. the West Indies, and
Serfain portions OF Mexico and the 18TH
.,,,,s ~ panama-Hostetter stomach Bit
ters has proved remedy for and proven
tive ~ the disease In every form. Not
Ness eifective Is II In curing rheumatism,
liver and kidney complaints. dyspepsia,
hiliousness. and nervousness,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
DURHAM.
New Judge Gives satisfaction-A
Rector to Wed.

DURHAM, n. c., January H.-(Spe-
c,al,-Judge Alien. who is presiding at
,n,s court this week, for the first time
since his appointment. is giving great
satisfaction to the lawyers and commu-
nitv generally. He seems to be ready
and nrompt in all his decisions, and while
inst IS merciful. A murder trial was
hegun this morning at the opening or
court. w. r. Barbee killed man In
saloon last June. and his trial nad been
put off from time to time until this morn
ing.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Rev.
A. Pruden, q Virginian, rector OF 81.
philips Episcopal church, Of this place,
and Miss Minnie Happier daughter OF
Mrs. Mary Marshall Happer The happy
event will take place in the church on
the 9th Of this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
SCOTLAND NECK.
Death of Venerable Cthxen-
Caunfy Obligations.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c.. January a.
(special.)-Mr Edwin Whitehead. one OF
the Oldest and most respected citizens OF
the community. died yesterday morning
AZ his home, in the country, six miles from
town: aged nearly 50 years. He was a
man of most remarkable physical endu-
rance. He leaves large circle or friends
and relatives in the community.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mills died In Scotland
Neck yesterday morning, aged % years
she had been a sufferer for long time.
Snow fell here nearly all day yesterday
hut IL has melted, until there Ia not much
on the ground.
The new Board OF County Commits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
prominent Printers Asphyxiated.

NEW YORK, January if.-Wiliiam Fer
yuson and James McKenna were found
dead in a room of the Harlem Hotel this
,oorning. The men occupied the room
together. They had been asphyxiated by
illuminating-gas.
Ferguson and McKenna were prominent
members Of Typographical Union. No. s.
Ferguson was the secretary and trea-
surer of big Six" and Mckenna was
al one time vice-presIdent OF the, interna-
t!onal Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15

School. took fire for a second time az
2 o'clock this morning. and was COM
pletely destroyed. The building was one
OF the finest In lower Westchester coun-
ty, and was built of marble. The hrst
fire broke out at O'clock yesterday al
ternoon, and was extinguished, after
damaging the castle to the extent OF
10000. The total destruction OF the cas-
tie II Is estimated. involves a loss Oh
Sf00 00n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
...,gumeut i'm Louisa.

LOUISA. VA. January l4-tspeciai.l-
A deed of assignment. executed by Staple
TON ID. Gooch and Mary Il. Gooch,
his wife. 10 r. j.. Gordon, Jr.' trustee.
has lust been admitted 10 record IN our
clerks office. conveying certain real ana
personal property 10 secure creii.ors.
Tha liab,Iities are estimated at about
seo GOO. Mr.. Gooch has been an exceedingly
liberal man He has large interests In
western railroad contracts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
x.,,ona, Bank to Quit Business.

sTREATOR. ILL. January 1.-THE
citv Nationa! Bank yesterday notified
its depositors to come and get their
money. as the bank was going out OF
business. The bank was organized six
Years ago. with capital stock Of $780,
200. all paid. During the last eighteen
,,onths business has been very dull
and the stockholders decided that their
money could be more probably invest
ed. About $4,000 was paid to deposltors
La
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15

who Is connected with the Southern ran
way. and Is a relative of Colonei a. =
Buford. of Richmond, Is In the Guy y"
business. stopping at the Raleigh
Mr. Jake T. Anderson and Mr.. Aiireu
Carey. of Richmond, are registered AT Tue
Datc{oh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
NO CHANGE AT RALEIGH.
Unless the Unexpected Happens,
Pritchard VIII Win.

RALEIGH, n. c., January H-There is
no change whatever in the senatorial
situation tonight. Unless something I'M
expected happens, Pritchard will be re-
elected next Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style of work and prices will be
sure to please you. , =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
r,n. co,ntry Residence burned.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. January
,4-Leland Castle. owned by Adrain
Iselin, Jr., and occupied by the Morse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
Black Goods.

The Black Dress Goods Of
fer some great values to re.
duce the stock. A selection
now will we'll repay you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-15
$2.0S, 5
Quilts.

Fine Marseilles Quilts-extra
large size and hemmed ready for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01

MIR. Pepper. it is the confident belief of
Mr.. Peppers employers that his work
could not be influenced in the slightest
degree from considerations growing out
of that connection. In answer to the
criticisms that Mr.. Peppers work has
been unfair toward the Spanish side, it
is pointed ont that in last Saturdays
Star is one of his letters devoted entirely
to an exposition of the merits of the
Spanish cause, the basis being an inter
view with one of the largest planters on
the island who presents his strongest
arguments by the aid of Mr.. Peppers
pen to show that Cuban domination
would mean anarchy and ruin for the
best interests of the island
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
JERRY CONTINUES SASSY.
He Objects to Legislation in the House
on Memorial Day.

Washington, d. c., May 31-There
was good attendance on the floor of the
House and in the galleries today, not
wltnstanding the outside. attractions of
Memorial Day. On account of the day the
Republican leaders had requested the
Democrats to permit a recess until to-
morrow. They decided to have conference
reports on the Indian and Sundry Civil
Appropriation bills acted on as soon as
possible, but did not wish to work on Me-
mortal Day. Some of the Democrats
were disposed to concede this, but others
ueclared that the Republicans having
adopted a rule for semi-weekly sessions
must abide by it.
When the journal was read Mr., Lewis,
democrat, of WashingtOn) protested
against its approval, saying that there
was no constitutional House that can
legally approve the journal, and if there
was it could not be approved in the man
ner and form adopted" and gave notice
that he merely filed his protest to act up
on it in the future as might seem best.
Then Mr.. Cannon Republican, Illinois)
asked unanimous consent for the consid-
Grafton of a resolution to make immedi-
ately available funds for the work of the
government printing office, which had
been provided for in the General Def
cheney bill. The appropriations for the
printing office were exhausted, he said,
and work there must be stopped tOmOr-
row unless some provision for it was
made.
Does the gentleman think this prop
er way to legislator" Mr.. Richardson, of
Tennessee. asked.
Mr.. Cannon explained that the House
had done its duty when it passed the De-
ticiency bill some time ago and that the
fault Was the Senates.
The discussion was vetoed by Mr..
Simpson Populist, Kansas. who said he
must object to legislation today, as he un-
derstOod it was the plan to take recess
in honor of the dead.
Speaker Reed presented a letter from
Mr.. McLaurin democrat, South Caro-
lina) announcing his resignation to take
the seat in the Senate to which he had
been appointed by the Governor, and the
announcement was applauded by Mr..
McLaurin's friends.
Then the motion of Mr.. Dingley for Il
recess until tomorrow was carried with
few dissenting votes on the Democratic
side. and the members dispersed after
session of fifteen minutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
MIR. PEPPERS LETTER.
He Was Chosen for His Thoroughness
and Fairness.

Washington, d. c., May 31.-The at
tempt of a Havana newspaper to inn
pugn i'll advance the report that will be
made to the President by Special Com
missioner Calhoun, by means of an at
tack upon the letters which have been
printed as coming from Mr.. Pepper has
had the effect to arouse the friends of
the newspaper men to his defense. Mr..
Peppers letters have been printed in the
Washington Evening Star, so they have
fallen directly under the eye, not only
of Congress but of the members of the
diplomatic corps resident in Washington,
and have doubtless been used as the basis
for reports TO their own governments.
They have attracted more attention than
would have been accorded to similar
communications from other sources be-
cause of Mr.. Peppers high chara cter
among newspaper men, and his reputa-
ton for impartiality in the pursuit of his
business. The proprietOrs of the Star
We're led to select Mr.. Pepper to visit
Cuba and report upon the conditions
there for this and for no other reason.
They state that as their special cores
pondent during the last heated Presiden-
tial campaign, Mr.. Pepper had shown
such spirit of impartiality and fairness
and so much coolness in times of excite
ment that unbalanced the Judgment of
many other men, that they felt sure that
his Investigations would bring to light
the exact truth, at least so far as it could
be conveyed through the impressions
made upon a trained and unbiased news
paper man. Therefore, Mr.. Pepper was
not chosen out of consideration of his
relations to the President and Mr.. Cal
hOun. AS for the former, they were
those that might exist between any news
paper man who had been much in con-
tact with the President through a cam
paign and had earned his good opinion
through his accurate and fair work, while
as for the friendship of Mr.. Calhoun for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
TO KILL THE DISPENSARY.

Charleston, S. c., May 31.-Judge ST.
monton, of the United States Circuit
court, today gave a decision in the case
of the Vandercook Company VS.. The
State of South Carolina, restraining the
State from preventing the sale of liquors
brought into the State This decision, if
sustained on appeal, it is claimed, will
have the effect of rendering nugatory the
State dispensary law. Under the decision
of Judge SimOnton any person may i'm
port and sell liquor in original packages.
The decision is based on the Interstate
Commerce law, the Court holding that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01

He DISCLAlMS THEM ALL
GENERAL LEE RESENTS A NEWS
PAPERS INSINUATION.
GETTING WARM FOR MR. PEPPER
A Force of insurgents Dispersed With
Heavy Losses in Killed and Wound
ed--Wevler's typewriter Sta.
fictire In m nafa
tistics Up to Date.

Havana, May 31.-W. J. Calhoun, the
United States commissioner, who is in
vestigating the death in the prison at
Guanabacoa of DIR. Ricardo Ruiz, a ma
turalized American citizen, was inter
viewed to-day with reference to the ar
ticle in the Diario De La Marina, maxi
ing an indirect attack upon the commits
sioner by criticising articles which have
appeared in Washington newspaper over
the signature of Mr.. Pepper, who accom-
panied Mr.. Calhoun to Cuba. Mr. Cal
houn said
Mr.. Pepper is in no way connected
with the commission. On the contrary. he
came to Havana on his own account, as
other correspondents might have come.
No secrets of the commission have been
divulged, nor has any special infOrma-
ton been supplied to him which was not
obtainable by other correspondents. /
suppose Mr. Peppers information was
gathered from personal information or
from hearsay."
Mr.. Fishback, the Secretary of Mr..
CtilhOuu, WAS dISO lnleGNleWeu anu eA-
pressed opinions similar to those of the
commissioner.
General Fitzhugh Lee, the United
States Consul General disclaims exercis-
ing any influence over newspaper reports
sent from Havana to the United States
and resents the insinuation of the Diario
De La Marina that resident American
correspondents draw their inspiration
from him.
Mr.. Pepper says he is much amused by
the attack of the Diario De La Marina.
He returned last night from Guanajay,
where accompanied by Mr. Fishback, he
had been on a visit yesterday He says
his trip was highly interesting. While
returning to this city, the car in which
he was travelling was derailed by a rail
road accident, but all the passengers es-
capped without injury.
The Bourbon regiment of cavalry, un-
der the command of Col Perol it j. of
ficially reported, has engaged, pursued
and dispersed at NOvedad, province of
Havana, a force of insurgents believed to
have been commanded by General Alber-
to Rodriguez. The enemy left II men
killed. In addition, the insurgents are
believed to have suffered heavy loss in
killed and wounded who were carried a.
way. Documents which fell into the
hands Of Spaniards upon this occasion
show that Gen. Alberto Rodriguez on
May IS. 1t is officially announced that
during skirmishes which had taken pace
between the Spanish troops and the insur-
gents, within the last ten days, the latter
left 327 men killed the troops captured
ten prisoners and 1876 fire arms and 80
armed insurgents surrendered. Among
the insurgents killed, it is further stated,
were one colonel, two lieutenant colo
nesl and seven officers of minor rank.
The Spanish forces during these engage
ments, the official report continues, lost
two officers any twenty-five soldiers kill
ed and had six officers and 113 soldiers
wounded. Captain General Weyler has
arrived at Sancti Spiritus, province of
Santa Clara
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
NEWBERN GETS TWO SHAKES.
One Was a National Memorial Grafton
by Recorder Cheatham.

Newbern, n. c.. May 31.-(Special.)-
A slight earthquake shock was felt here
this afternoon about 2 O'Clock. Reports
come in on trains from adjoining towns,
Morehead, Kinston, Goldsboro, that
shock was also felt there.
National Memorial Day was celebrated
here to-day in grand shape by the colored
people at the National cemetery. The
orators of the day were Hon. p. II.
Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and Prof. I. III. Smith
Large crowds came by train and there
were about five thousand at the speak
ing Mr.. Cheatham was very clever
and harmonzing in his remarks, declar
ing that the war was over and peace
and liberty reigned supreme in old
America, the mother of civilization. He
made an excellent speech, which was
we'll received by white and black alike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
ALMIGHTY VOICE sILENCED
He and Two Other Indians Killed. and
Rebe llious Bucks Brought in

Winnipeg Manitoba, May 31.-AI-
mighty Voice and the two Indian muir
derers who have been holding Bellevue
Bluff, near Duck Lake, for the past two
days, against the mounted police, were
killed yesterday. A rush was made on the
bluff about o'clock and an Indian slain
1t was found that Almighty Voice and
another Indian had been killed by the
shells fired earlier in the day. The rebelli-
GUS Indians have been brought in. The
father of Almighty Voice is under arrest
here as an accomplice. No further trouble
is anticipated.