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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Inuucst on BnrnatO.

SOUTHAMPTON. June 1S.-On the ar
rival Of the British steamship Scott to-
day. with the body Of the late Barney
Rarnato the Coroners officers went
aboard 10 ascertain as TO the necessity of
holding an inquest. The inquest was
held. and the jury returned a verdict of
death from drowning while temporarily
insane.
The arrival of the Scott confirms the
details already cabled by the Associated
Press Of the circumstances under which
Barney Barnato met 2lis death. He was
feeling very poorly when the vessel left
Cape Town. and often talked quite ira
tionally. The passengers subscribed 400
as a reward for MIR. Clifford. the officer
who tried TO rescue him. Sol. Joel. Bar
nato's nephew, says: My uncle showed
no sign OF suicidal tendency until that
fatal day. / decided at Z o'clock in the
morning not to leave him for a moment"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
A TRAMP BADLY INJURED,
Knocked from n Freight Train as 1t
Passed Under a Bridge.

John Martin. tramp. who was stealing
a ride on freight train OF the Atlantic
Coast Line, was knocked from the top
OF a box-car early this morning and Sc
verely bruised and cut about the head.
Martin, who is about 80 years OF age.
says his home IL In Hamilton. o. He was
standing on the top OF the car. and was
Knocked from the top as the train passed
under a bridge near the river He was
carried to the Second Police-Station and
attended by an ambulance surgeon, who
sewed up "A cash in the mans head about
one and a half inches long. and left him
In the custody of the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
CALHOUN AND WOODFORD.
Report of the Former on His Cuban
Mission.

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-Mr. Calhoun
has been in frequent consultation during
the past two days with the President and
MISUNDERSTANDING Day in the endeavor
to discharge himself of so much Of his
mission as will enable him 10 return 10
Illinois tomorrow to attend TO some
pressing law business. He will return TO
Washington. however, next Wednesday
to resume his labOrs. The special com
missioner already has reduced TO the
shape of a written report some OF the
results Of his observations, but his work
is far from being complete.
1t is expected that the findings Of Mr
Calhoun I'm the end will be intrusted 10
Mr. Woodford to take with him 10 Mad
rid. and support such representations as
he may be charged to make TO the Spanish
1t is also likely that upon
Mr.. Calhouns return TO Washington next
week a full conference will be held be-
tween him and Mr.. Woodford. who IS eX-
pected 10 come over from New York for
the purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Ocean View, Old Point, and Norfolk.
via G.. d u. Next Sunday-The
Cheapest, best, and Quickest Route.

The rate to Ocean View. 81: TO Old
Point, 81; or 10 Norfolk. 81, via Chesa-
peake and Ohio.
Ocean View is reached In hours and
a half, Old Point in 2 hours, Norfolk In
hours and - minutes. The ride Is over
-ballasted track. Offering a clean
ride.
The liberality with which these Outings
are patronized is evidence Of the pleasure
and comfort gained by those who go on
them.
The vestibued Sunday Outing train
leaves Richmond from Chesapeake and
Ohio Broad-Street Station every Sunday
at $50 a. NJ. and returning, arrives al
8 p. NJ, giving nearly full day at tho
seashore.
The trip from Old Point across Hamp.
ton Roads TO Ocean View is one OF the
many attractions OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio Outings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

LITTLE DOUBT OF THE RICHMOND
MANS BEING MURDERED.
BODY FOUND NEAR SISTERSVILLE.
The Remains I'm the River and the
Dead Mans Wagon i'm the Woods
Ago for Tint Place.

IL circumstantial evidence can be
trusted. there is every reason to be-
lieve that Emanuel Crull, proprietor OF
the livery stable on Eighteenth street be-
tween Franklin and Grace, who left his
home. No. 81 north Nineteenth street.
three weeks ago last Thursday, for a
trip to Slstersville,, w. Va, has been
murdered.
A body which corresponds to his was
found last Saturday i'm the Ohio river
near Sistersville. and his wife and chill
dren, whom he left i'm Richmond, having
heard nothing from him. they are in
clined to believe that the body is that of
their loved husband and father.
THE SISTERSVILLE STORY.
The first intlmation the bereaved
family received concerning the supposed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
GOVERNOR STILL IN NASHVILLE,
His STAFF, However, Has Left-Bril-
liant Reception.

NASHVILLE, TENN. June ls.-Gover-
nor OFerrall, of Virginia, is still here.
but his staff has departed, and the Vir-
ginia military will leave tomorrow night
A reception, brilliant and well attended
was given TO Governor OFerfal the
visiting military officers, and other OFF,
cials to-day by Mrs. Van Lear Klrkman.
president of the Woman's Board, at her
residence.
The Knoxville Legion left tonight The
Third Battalion of the Second Georgia
Regiment will arrive next Sunday. The
Missouri Press Association. l25 in the
party, will come tomorrow night and re-
main a week. The Texas building, a re-
production Of the famous Alamo is COM
plete. and ii may be formally opened
during next week.
AT the request Of Governor Johnson.
Alabama-Day will be set for September
Goth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
TRILBY EXCURSION.
Let Us Escape the Heat of the City
Mt the Seashore Next sunday.

Sunday. June 20th. and every Sunday
the "Trilby' excursions will run their
regular trips TO Norfolk. Virginia Beach,
and Ocean View, giving the public the
following low prices for the round-trip:
To Norfolk, 81; Virginia Beach. sl25. and
Ocean View, sl15 Train leaves Byrd
Street Depot (via Norfolk and Western
railway, at $50 A. NJ; returning, leaves
Virginia Beach at r. NJ. Ocean View
$50 p. NJ, and Norfolk al 7:3O p. NJ. Pas
sengers for Ocean View only have one
change. and that from the same plat
form (Norfolk and Western depo) Nor
folk. Those for Virginia Beach go
through without change. Dinner rates
at the Princess Anne. Virginia Beach,
and Ocean View hotels, for so cents.
Tickets for these points at and on the
train. NICHE & ADAMS, Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
prTy on WRAPPER TOBACCO.
Republicans Agree That the Rate
shall BE Sl.75 "a Pound.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The contro-
versy over the rate Of duty on wrapper
tobacco, which has been In progress
since the tariff bill was taken up In
the Senate, was settled to-day so far
as the Republican members OF the
Finance Committee could settle 1t, they
agreeing upon the rate of Sl.7o per pound.
This Is q compromise rate. The growers
of wrapper leaf wanted rate OF 81
while the manufacturers asked that the
rate should not exceed $50. The COM
mittee has not held many meetings to
consider the question. as both sides were
very persistent in pressing their claims.
No decision was reached till to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

that Polk Miller's Italian Insect Powder
has no equal as an exterminator OF Files.
Reaches. and other insects? BECAUSE
1t Is the genuine article. put up In bot
ties only never in buik). to protect our
customers as well as ourselves from the
limitations with which the mar
ket Is flooded. Foo sale by all leading
drug and grocery stores. at 10. 25 ana soc.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Rosemary Library.

Subscribers TO the Rosemary Public
Library and the public generally are
notified that the Library will be closed
from June 22d TO July l. 1897. when II
will reopen in its new quarters. corner
Fourth and Franklin streets. Every one
having books from the Library will
pIease return them by Monday next. The
managers OF the Library are very sorry
TO inconvenience the public, but the
above arrangement is essential to re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
kIf a. CoffDn-Oii Trust.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. June B.-A
secret meeting of cotton-oil men has just
been held at Lookout Inn. the proc.eu-
ines of which the attending members have
declined 10 give out. Enough has been
learned, however. TO state that the ques-
tion of prices. and production was con-
sldered, and that a quasi trust was dis
cussed. Whether ii was formed or not
IS not definitely known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Tclegra phic Tcrsitics.

Zebulon Ga.--Tom Delk was hanged
for the murder OF Sheriff Gwinn. The
execution was orderly. Delk faced death
brayey.
Paris.-A cyclone swept over the viii
lagos OF Becomes and Coiombes, near the
city. Houses collapsed. trees were torn
up. telegraph wires were broken, several
people were Injured. and much general
damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
yg'NiNLEY AND SPAIN.
Alleged Warlikc Demand to De
Made Regarding Cuba.

LONDON. June 19-rhe Washington
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle de-
clares that President Mckinley has in
instructed General Woodford, the new
Minister to spain to demand reparation
and indemnity for the death Of the late
DR.. Ruiz, and TO intimate to Spain that
IL she refuses to grant freedom TO Cuba,
she must be prepared to yield 1t to force,
which would mean large sacrifices Of
men and money
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

CHARLOTTE, n. c., June lS.--At 6
O'clock this evening a cyclone swept over
West Durham. The Baptist church was
large two-story storage house OF the Err
win Cotton-Mills was blown down, and
the stacks Of cotton cloth stored there
were soaked with rain. The loss Is con-
siderable. No fatalities are reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Tower succeeds TrIpp.

VIENNA. June 1S.-Emperor Francis
Joseph to-day received in audience Mr.
Rartlett Trip. the retiring United States
Minister 10 Austria Hungary who pro-
sented his letters OF recall. Later, his
Majesty received in audience Mr. Charlie
magae Tower, the new United States Min
isfer here. who presented. his credentials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

CULPEPER. VA. June lS.-(Special)-
4 well-dressed stranger. named j. j.
Murray. came here yesterday. Last night
he fen into the hands Of a crowd OF
sharks and when he awoke this morning
he was minus coat. vest, and hat. His
money was gone, and so was his watch.
Sergeant Rosson has been working on the
case and tonight he has hve prisoners
in the Lookup. one of them has confessed.
duplicating the others. All the prisoners
are cOlored except one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

upon the commercial intercourse Of the
United States with that island. During
the last fiscal year nsss) the total value
of our Cuban trade amounted to only
s47.5is.el0. az compared with slo2, ,ss4, ,2Oi in
1893. the year preceding the breaking out
of the war; This was falling of Of more
than 50 per cent. in three years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Our Trade with Cuba.

WASHINGTON, June l&-A significant
TO 1897, prepared by Chief Hitchcock, OF
the Foreign Market Section OF the Agri-
cultural Department, has been promul-
gated by Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson.
Tho statistics show very clearly the ef-
feet Of the present hostiities In Cuba
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
virginia summer Resorts ON Line Of
Norfolk md Western HALLWAY

Summer excursion tickets TO all Blue
Ridge and Allegheny Mountain Resorts
viii be on sale June LIST. Complete illus-
trated pamphlets can be had upon ap-
plication at ticket oiices al No. SOC east
Main street, Byrd-street Station. and &
company's office, S3s east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Attractive Excursion and PIcnio
Grounds

at Ashland Park, on the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad,
eighteen miles north of Richmond.
Trains chartered at low rates for Sun.
day school and other excursions and
picnics.
For full information apply 10 G. A.
Taylor, traffic manager Byrd-Street
Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
He Fell from III. Wheel.

Edmund Gibson, the 12-year-old son Of
Detective c. A. Glbson, fell from his
wheel on the Boulevard Thursday after
noon and badly cut and lacerated his left
Lex He was attended by DR.. c. W. p.
Brock, and his wounds dressed. He Will
be out again 4 day or so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

The rate from Richmond 10 Ocean View
on Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday Outings
is but ST.
Outing train leayes every Sunday at $40
A. NJ Time. 2i-2 hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

The rate from Richmond to Ocean View
on Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday Outings
Is but 81.
Outing train leaves every Sunday at $50
A. NJ Time, 21-2 hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

Tonight at the Hygeia Hotel. Ola
Point, there will be a grand exhibition
OF fireworks. The sight win be one worth
travelling many miles to see.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
Persons Deserve No sympathy

when annoyed by Kidney Troubles.
Rheumatism. Indigestion. or Constipa-
ton. when the remedy Is known, Is
pleasant. Is near at hand. and QUICK
TO relleye-Colonial Water. Pamphlets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

The rate from Richmond to Ocean View
on Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday OutinEY
IL but 81.
Outing train leaves every Sunday at $50
A. NJ Time. 2i-2 hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

THE WEATHER IN RIcHMoNn
YESTERDAY was fair. with clouds IN Tia
afternoon. out no rain. The sky Wan
clear III midnight. q
az hnr :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19
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The Weather..

- WASHINGTON. June 49, -Foro>
ruo cast for saturday:
IMn For Virgina--Falr weather.
slightly warmer: variable winds,
For North Carolina--Fair Wca-
ther. except local thunder-storms near the
coast warmer In the eastern portions
easterly winds. becoming variable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-19

TIC HTst IntlmatlOn INC DeTVdVtU
family received concerning the supposed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
THE TIOLIJ mas IITI.
The Lighthouse Tendcr of Presidential
Fame Made "a Short STAY.


The lighthouse tender, known as the
Violet" belonging to the United States
Navy and whose duties comprise the
looking after and tending Of buoys and
carrying supplies TO lighthouses along
the coast left Richmond yesterday morn
Ing, after a stay here of nearly twenty
four hours during which she was at the
dock Of the Bay Line. al Rockets.
Early yesterday morning the Violet
cast off her lines and proceeded down
what the country editor calls the tawny
bosom Of the noble James" presumably
to Washington, her destination being un-
known.
Besides her crew Of a dozen or fifteen
men. the Violet carried some govern
ment official and his wife. who came from
the South and went on board the tender
Monday night, in view Of the early sail
ing of the craft yesterday.
The officers of the Violet were politely
reticent concerning the reason for their
presence here with the steamer. and
equally uncommunicatve as 10 tht port
for which she was bound. and tie identity
Of her passengers
More than line Of mere mention as
10 the visit Of the Violet 10 Richmond is
due that now quite famous vessel Early
in the administration of ex-Presidcnt
Cleveland that official selected the boat
as his choice for conveyance when he
was inclined TO 20 duck-shooting. for rest
and recreation. after the pressing cares
of state. and 50 the small and modest
Violet has become well known.
Many a time and Oft have such distin-
guishcd pcrsonaGes as the then President
Of the United States. Grover Cleveland.
Secretary of the Treasury John c. Car
Isle. Captain in the United states Navy
Il. -. Evans commonly called Fighting
Bob" and Or. Bryant. the Presidents
private physician. embarked upon vOy-
ages in search OF wild ducks Of many
kinds-canvas- backs. hrant teal, red
headed. and any old ducks that came In
range OF the unerrng fowling pieces OF
the Presidential party from the decks OF
the Violet.
only a few days ago II will be remem-
bered. the ex-President went north from
Cape Charles to his Princeton home. from
the Violet. on which he went duck-sh BOT
ing. Immediately after filling his part in
the inauguration ceremonies of President
Mckinley.
other lighthouse tenders are called the
Jessam!ne. and Tulip. but they are 10
fame unknown. as compared TO the Nlo-
let for the latter has acquired never
dying glory by the honor so frequently
conferred OF safe carriage Of the Presi-
Dental person on these great ducking eN-
petitions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
JFTEE TNFOKH.fTION.
An Ohio Man Wants to Know All About

An Ohio Man Wants to Know All ABOUT
the virginia Volunteers.
The Adiutant General yesterday re-
ccivcd a communication from J. J. shoe
maker. OF Troy. Ohio. which contained
the following.
Would YOU please let me know what
ship Captain James Louis Markham OF
CAPTAIN James Markham as he is known,
commanded in the Virginia State navy
in the war Of the Revolution
.. VIII You please let me know what
the full war strength Of the state or
Virginia Is at present?
The full war strength Of ohio accord
ing TO the official records OF the war
Department shows that the fuil war
strength Of Ohio is $4,000 men able Tor
military duty at any time.
%. Also what sections Of the virginia
statutes pertains 10 volunteers ana sec
lions OF drafting laws?
Il. Would YOU please let me know what
the pay Of troops are IN Virginia on ae-
tive duty and encampments2
"j. Please let me know. If possible
how much militia in Virginia.
-. Where will the Virginia troops
camp this year,
~ The draft laws OF Ohio declare.
that N a n OF or udNEtl itHtr TO wv
thirty days, Il draft can be ordered, taat
is OF course. If volunteers have already
been called fer. How is this law in Nir-
ginia State?
80. Is there any law in Virginia which
provides punishment on employers. Who
discharge employees for responding TO any
cou2"
1, renlv General Charles J. Anderson
has written the following:
I'm response to your letter ] beg TO
say that the state has no revolutionary
records in this office. they having been
burned i'm the fire which partially de-
gtroved the city in April, 1860. at the end
OF the war.
The militia has no camp from lack
Of appropriation, which in virginia Is
very small the men doing most or the
duty al their own expense.
II do not understand your question
about drafts. The United States Constl-
tuition provides for the calling Of troops
in certain emergencies. and the code OF
Virginia OF 1857. title II. chapter q. page
,5s. under the head OF public deisnce.f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

Tho Traction Company's line TO Holly
wood Cemetery is being pushed along ~
rapldlv as possible to completion. and
the contractor has assured the officials
that 10 will be completed on or about
April 1st The double tracks have been
laid as far as Pine street where the loop
begins and the single track IS down as
far MS the gate al the Pickett monument.
What remains to be done is the laying
Of the single track from that point back
of Pine street. which Will be through
China street
The wires have been strung along the
entire line. and the company Will be
ready 10 run cars on the new line as soos
as IL has been completed. More cars
have been ordered. and those Of the new
line viii be On keeping with the handsome
cars used on the Broad-street line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
JoLLIFIcArioN Ar rHE cOLLEGE
Students to Have Uniqu" Entertainments
To-Morrow Night.

Tho students OF Richmond College are
prenarinc for their jOllihcation to be held
I'm the Thomas Memorial Hall tomorrow
night.
That night the boys will give Vauoe-
Vile show as a wind-up for the FESTIVITIES
the affair is IN the hands OF the corkolosy
class. the members e which have been III
training for tie event for some time.
All of the original thirteen jokes VIII
appear I'm regular order and the corko-
logical entertainers will be heard IN turn.
After the minstrel first part an oho OF
specialties will be put In motion ana
tbcn comes the trayesty that closes tbe
performance.
"The Merry. Merry Incident OF the
Professor, the Doctor, and the DOG y
the title. The piece was written by one
of the members OF the genealogical class
The cast is AS follows;
IKAMATIS PERSONAL
The Professor ....... Mr.. Gnat GOODWIN
TT, Doctor ........... Mr.. Joe Jcffer's SON
The Dog ................ 10y MS A'''''S
{. Doyle Sleuth detective. .....'''
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. MI. S'u'rt ~ "'o'''
NJ ,roi,o Mr.. Billiam Russell.
Miss Took ........... Mr.. Oisa NeNerso'"'
Miss Cue ........ Mr.. NJ Madden frisN'
(svmpathizers who giggle, gable ana
gitJ
Seen First-The Glass Room
Seen Sccond-Tho dog I'm mid-air.
soon Third-The court of John.
The students are making elaborate pre-
variations for the production Of the drama
which is expected to make hit. Inc
nublic will be admitted. a small adinls-
sion fee being charged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

Smith. Dat oawg longs ter de man
mex do ter mo"
Cant HELM that" said Hissonor. "you
have no right to let the dog come on
your premises You go right upstairs
and get license"
de dawg / had / glib a man In DE
county an ne dun TUX 1t erway'' SAID
another delinquent.
when did he take it,
"Yistidy"
you'll have to get a license for Keep
Ing the dog since February; 1t was que
then"
but | amt got de dawg."
Makes no difference. you had II. now
pay the license. or pay a hne OF slo.
"In pay the license.
Somebody Kilt my dog" said one man.
IL only got one dog" said another, VINO
had been charged with having two dogs.
DE other one was Jest visitin' my dog.
Don't have any more visitors. said
HIssonor.
Hattie Tinsloy. n colored nurse, was
charged with using indecent language TO-
ward Mrs. W. l.. Phillips.
Il tends 10 her daughters children,
said Hattie and when her daughter
goes out she NEEDLES with my business
/ didn't call her no names.
But witnesses testified that she Ola
use harsh language, and Hlssonor hned
her $3.50. which was paid by the Old lady
daughter.
Jesse Graves (coiored) was very dlsor-
DERBY on the street and IL cost him f2.5o.
When he was searched at the station
house n pistol was found in his pocket
which cost him so additional
George Mee,ins (colored) was request
ed 10 move his team along. but he de-
clined to do SO. and In consequence had
to pay $3.50
John Bowles a white man. for running
his engine with wood instead OF coal, was
fined s..
w. II. Jackson and John Shelton, two
little negro boys. were charged by Mr..
J. W. Wilson with stealing lot Of
fancy pigeons from him on December
18th last.
Shelton maintained that Jackson got
him to 20 with him after the pigeons.
and the latter said he didn't The case
was n small affair and Hissonor dismiss
ed tho boys with 4 reprimand.
VIM. T. Moran was assessed 81 because
his son jumped on street car.
Henry Eek and Frank kranz were
drinkins, together Monday morning in
Kranz's place Eek got full and took
a lot Of tobacco belonging 10 kranz. lie
acknowledged the theft and stated that
ne could give no reason Tor doing SO.
Hssonor sent him down for fifteen days.
A case Of theft against Alice Jackson.
colorcd who was charged with misap-
propriating money received from the Met
ronolitan Life Insurance Company was
dismissed.
George W. Parsons was charged with
using Indecent language 10 Kate Win
ston. and the case went over one day.