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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
RECOGNIZE COL. LAMB
ACTION OF TnE PETERSBURG RE
punLrcAss LAST NIGHT.
The Mass-Meeting Elects Delegates
TO the Lynchburg Convention-Ths
City Committee Entirely Reor'
ganixed.
CANNED.

PETERSBURG, VA. September a.
(SpeciaL)-Pursuant to the call OF those
Republicans favoring tho election oil
delegates to the Lamb convention, 20 be
held In Lynchburg on the 9th OF October
next, large and enthusiastic crowd oil
Republicans met IN tho Hustlngs-Court
room tonight.
After the call BY Colonel Lamb for
the convention had been read and those
present had signed the call. Mr. T. j.
McCaleb was elected chairman and
james II. Evans (colored) secretary. On
motion, q committee OF three from each
ward was elected by the separate wards
to decide as TO the adyisability OF re-
commencing delegates TO tho Lynchburs
convention. While they were out
heated argument was carried on as TO
what should be done In regard 10 the
removal of the present city chairman
and the City Executive Committee. The
committee reported as follows: Dele
gates at Large, II. c. Wilson and Ro-
blnson Dunlop; First Ward. J. NJ New
comb: Second Ward, James III. Evans
(coloredD: Third Ward, w. n. Ragland,
Fourth Ward, w. ID. Northington; Fitth
Ward. James Anderson; Sixth Ward,
George f.. Smith.
At this point motion was MADE 70
recommend the removal OF the present
City Chairman, Robert McCandlish, and
the convention, by acclamation. elected
and recommended TO the State conven-
ton the name OF III. G. Wilson as his
successor.
The Committee on Resolutions present
ed a paper. stating that they would only
recognize Lamb "a the State Chairman,
and would disregard any ruling OF Park
Agnew. The convention then elected a
new City Committee Of six members.
and six new ward chairmen were also
pIoetpb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
AVALANCHE ON THE CHILKOOT.
Eighteen Men Pcrish-One OF Them
Cousin of ChoynsIkrs.


PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, September
2i-The tug Pioneer, which left Puget
Sound on September 18th, with the bark
Shirley I'm tow, for Skaguay, returned at
1 o'clock this morning, having made the
run down in ninety-six hours. The
Pioneer brings report of landslide,
which occurred near Sheep Camp, on
the Chilkoot Pass, last Sunday morning,
i'm which eighteen men are said to have
lost their lives. Only one body is said
TO have been recovered. that of man
named Choynski a cousin Of Joe Choyn-
ski, the prize-ighter.
The men supposed TO have been lost
were packers on the Dyea trail.
The officers of the Pioneer say that the
story was brought to Skaguay on Sunday
evening by three men, who told 1t in
such a way as TO leave no doubt as to
its truthfulness. They described the
avalanche as consisting OF rocks Ice,
and dirt, which had been loosened by
the unprecedentedly hard rains that have
been falling continuously for the past
month. All the bridges on the Skaguay
river have been washed out, and the
stream IS a raging torrent
w. w. Sprague OF Tacoma, who started
eight weeks ago with three-year out
fit. returned from Skaguay on the
steamer.
The steamer All<l, a week overdue from
Alaska, arrived this morning at O'Clock.
She carried large list of men, return
ing from Skaguay, who were unable 10
cross the pass
The snow is six inches deep at Lake
Bennett, and three inches fell on the
summit of the Chilkoot Pass last Satur-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
a MAN WITH TWO WIVES.
One Supposed TO Have Been Dead
Trims I'd and Gives Trouble.

Mr.. J. NJ. Shelley an employee OF the
Richmond Locomotive-Worksa and man
quite well-known just beyond the north-
ern limits Of the city. where he resides
has had domestic troubles without end IN
the mast few days. He has awakened TO
the stern realization that he mas Two
living wives From what he says ne ulu
not intend that this should De tne Cdse,
for he thought that Mrs. Shelley no.
was long since dead. Both the Mesdames
Shelley are young, ana each' IL - sa'u' -
contented with her lot.
In 1891 Shelley married young lady II!
Halifax. n. c., and soon afterWard mVNcu
with his wife TO Newport News, VIZ
Mr.. Shelley had secured empioyihe and
Later on they became separated, ana
after awhile Shelley was ADVISED that ms
wife who had been i'll for a long uihe'
had died. He subsequently married "
young lady i'm Albemarle county on Au
gust 9, 1894. All things went aioIs W., W.,
until Mrs. Shelley No ] appeared upon
the scene again. An emotional interview
was held between her and her husband
and the latter consulted a lawyer, win
the result that on July 2S 1871. an agree
mont was entered between Shelley ana
bis 6rst wife whereby she renowned ali
claims upon him and admitted that she
had been leading a Maynard lie.
This instrument was MED away py
shelley i'm the bottom of his trunk, where
Mrs. Shelley No. 2 found IL on w e1hes
dav night when Shelley remained down
town With his first wife. who mad called
on him during the day. Learning OF these
circumstances. Mrs. Shelley No. 2 went
10 the First Police Station TO confer with
the authorities regarding the SITUATION,
Cartofn Thomas was consulted by bOth
the man and the woman, and Common
,,eattb's-Attorney Richardson was asked
FOR his views concerning the matter Mr..
Richardson said that the case did not
it, 90 D. 10 mt
and that nothing could be done with
Shelley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
Crane In IA New Play.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 2L-wil-
liam II. Crane gave "a Virginia Court
shin" its first production here Monday.
The play which is by Eugene Presbrey.
deals with the early Colonial days. The
story takes one back 90 the beginning
of the present century when Virginia
was a Colony and the country boosted OF
rOomy old mansions, sturdy men, and
fair women, and when the chase. the
minuet. and the heavily-laden dining
tables furnished the pleasures Of the hour.
In fact, Mr.. Presbrey admits that he took
for his models the old-fashioned comedies.
The story is one of love ana intrigue.
Mr.. Crane took the role of Major Fair
fax. and acquitted himself credtably.
Miss Anne Irish, as a French widow OF
aristOcratic lineage, made a hit. Vincent
Serrano was seen as a young planter, and
Miss Louise Chaser played tho part or a
pretty maid. The play was well received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
COLONEL WICKHAMs VIEWS.
He Explains Why the Republicans
should Put Up a Ticket.

The following letter from Colonel w. r.
Wickham appeared in the last issue or
the Fredericksburg Free Lance:
Richmond, Va, September IS, 1897.
To the Free Lance:
Replying to your favor as follows:
!. The present squabble in the Repubh-
can party in Virginia" is greatly TO be de-
plored by all who favor the triumph OF
Republican principles in this State-that
il. protection, honest money, and honest
elections. IL Is particularly so at the
present time, when all around US we see
discomfort with the Democratic machine
~ OF government. and their method OF
running it-so great, indeed, that their
press and platform groan with Appeals
FOR retrenchment and reform I'm the Dem
ocratic) expenditures In the State.
was one among the rank and file or
the Republican party who favored calling
a state convention and putting a full
state ticket in the field this fall. This 1
favored for many reasons. not necessary
10 be mentioned here, but particularly on
account OF the Tact that we have seen
the Republicans OF Maryland. Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
ONLY ONE FAvoRITE WINS.
Dool<ies Reap Rich Harvest at the
Oakley Track.

CINCINNATI. O., September 4.-Don
O,i,ote was the only faVorite that won
~ oakley to-day, and the bookies reaped
. ,icb harvest. The meeting will close
tomorrow. Weather fine; track fast.
'ttsrSt race-five furlOngs-Dayo 60 to y
,,.dn Annie Taylor q TO j and eVen) Sc
cond Queen of Hurstbourne q to d third.
t Sncond race-six furlongs-Parson a to
n NON Violet Parsons Is 10 and to %
second Colleen Q5 TO u third. Time
I15A -. e,o,. A,,,oo,o 10 90
- I'm Seaport C 10 and 10 10 y second,
- on 16 10 ID third. Time. l:02A.
uoG,,1th race-one mile-Don Quixote g
80 ~ won oral az to and 10 % second,
Henry of FTanstamar e TO u third. Time
Kim race-one mile and seventy
IL Harry Gaines C TO u won, Oscuro
20 80 : and i 10 p second, Forsythe a 10
N third. Time. l;4b'2
sixth race-six furlongs-osmon 10
u won. George H. SoA 70 ,bira T ~ -
second Kallitan % TO ID thiro' line
l'l'7'' TRoTTING AND PACING.
pArTTMORE, September 2L-Trotting
was resumed at Genuemens Drlvlhs
park to-day with a go0d crowd IVA. n naSe
~ S.t4 trot. which was diminished on
oJ4 trotting-Rose Turner won nrst'
tbird and fourth heats and race. Time,
DC 2J4I-l. 2IS1-i. Ruby won second
heat. Time, 2:i4 - Gordon IL. j. Nj. w.
and n " Central also started.
217 trotting-Belle PILOT won won second Strna
third. and fifth heats and race. Ilfne.
5.ioI' Ola l-2. 2:22 Ia. Robert Burns won
drst heat Time, 2:20l-i Alrich won
.n,,rth heat. Time, 2:2l Ia. Tom Medium,
frank Hll, Biroeye, and Charlie IL. also
started.
time e.2l 10. 2:l9 l-2. 2;23 IA. Luke Nor
san. Johnnle b.. Jessie L.. Pearl Alfred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
A Little Boys Lament.

"a. It. Worden in Sioux City Trioune)
I'm going back down 10 grandpas,
/ wont come back no more
TO hear the remarks about my rect
A-muddyin' up the floor.
They's too much said about my ciothes'
The scOldin's never Done
I'm goin' back down 10 grandpas,
Where a boy kin hey some run.
dug up hat his garden
A-gettin' worms fer balti
He said he used 10 like II
when laid abed so late;
He said that pie was good Ter pogS'
An, candy made EN- grow.
FfT can't go 10 grandpa
ri turn pirate first you know.
uo let me take his shotgun,
An loaded II fer ne.
rba cars they hid out in the barn,
The hens flew up tree.
had a circus I'm the yard,
With twenty other boys
~ coin back TO grandpa's,
Where they amt afraid OF noise.
ue didn't make me comb my hair
mt once or twice week;
ne wasn't watchin' out fer words
I didn't orter speak;
tIa told me stories bout the war,
And Infuns shot out West.
on I'm goin' down to grandpa's.
I,ar no knows wot boys like best.
We even run a race with me.
p,t he had 10 stop an cough;
ne rode my bicycle and laughed
Rec'us' he tumbled on;
He knew the early appie-trees
Around within a mile;
Ohi grandpa was dandy,
An was ''in IT. all the while.
7 hot YOU grandpa's lonesome.
don't care what you say;
7 seen him kinder cryin'
When you took me away;
when you talk TO me OF Heaven,
Where all the good folks 20.
/ guess I'll go TO grandpa's,
An well have good times, | know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25

West Virginia. and North Carolina yearly
making contests under as great odds as
we have to encounter: yet, with logged
courage and constancy, faithful TO their
principles to the last. and at last success
full. and these victories lead me to be-
lieve that we, too, will De ultimately sue
cessfuL Most particularly, however.
wished to see a convention because.
thought that the only way TO get rid OF
the factions in our party was by letting
the majority OF the people say who should
be their leaders.
2. L favor no faction. l have been all
my life a Republican. as n private. and
all wish is TO see the party led by men
who are the honest choice OF the ma
jority-men who Will serve the party
faithfully. and who, II successful, will
manage its affairs with such wisdom and
moderation that its success will be per-
manent.
/ think the State Committee made a
great mistake In not calling a convention,
and in removing the chairman, and have
had no hesitation in saying so. That being
done however, / thought their decision
should have been final, but now IL seems
10 me that the large majority or those
who cast their votes for Mckinley In this
State desire a convention 10 be held. liz
that is so. then the majority should rule,
and should send their delegates 10 the
convention called to meet at Lynchburg.
and I, for one. will attend, should the
people among whom l live desire 1t, and
in the event OF the nomination OF a
ticket. will give it my loyal support.
J. As to the best course to be pursued
to restore n united party. II is impossible
for me 10 form an opinion on that now.
Time alone can solve the problem. Ii
looks as II the breach was too wide TO be
bridged and that one side must 20 under;
which side that will be must be decided
By the majority of the Republicans In
Virginia. When that Is done. then | hope
that. regardless of past feelings. regard
less of self-interest, all Republicans In
Virginia will unite to give our leaders
such cordial support as Will insure their
success.
Yours very fury.
WI TrANr Z, wTCKHAM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
AUGUSTA PROHIBITIONIsTs.
The Stanton Convention Endorses
the state Ticket.

STAUNTON, VA, September 2l-(Spe-
cial)-The Prohibitionists of Staunton
and Augusta met here to-day in conven-
ton. called to order by +. b. Kennedy,
county chairman. who is a candidate on
the State ticket for the attorney-general-
ship John Campbell was made chairman,
and Henry G.. Barnhart secretary of the
convention Resolutions endorsing the
STATE Prohibition platform were adopted
No overtures are made to other parties.
though many believe the Republican
County Convention which meets here
Monday. will endorse the ticket named to-
day i'm which event IL will make spirit
ed fight. The county ticket nominated
nv ne Prohibitionists is: For the Senate.
DR. n. s. Griffith, Mayor OF Basic City;
for the lower house, Or. w. b. Dodge OF
stnart's Draft and r. d. Haislip, OF the
stanton Daily News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
LEE AND THE sENATORsHIP.
Says Gle Wouldn't lie Surprised" IL
He Were n Candidate.

LYNCHBURG. VA. September "a
(Special)-General Fitzhugh Lee arrived
here to-day from Covington When
questioned by your correspondent as to
his attitude in State politics, he de-
clined to discuss the subject, remark
Ing that he was still Consul-General to
Cuba. When pressed. however, by your
correspondent to know If he would be a
candidate for election to the United
States Senate TO succeed Senator Mar
tin, he laughingly replied: Il would not
be surprised"
General Lee will go TO Richmond about
October 1st where he will probably re-
main until the time for his return to
Cuba. Mrs. Lee and her daughters
Misses Ellen, Virginia and Nannie-will
spend the winter months in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
TESTIMONY THROWN OUT.
Luetgert Defehce Weakened-
Charges Against a Juror.

CHICAGO, September H-The testi-
mony for the defence in the Luetgert
trial to-day was for the most part that
of witnesses who said they had seen
Mrs Imetgert in the vicinity OF Ke-
,osha wis. within few days after the
date on which IL is claimed BY the State
sha was murdered. An effort was made
10 introduce evidence regarding threats
mat Mrs. Luetgert is said TO have made
of leaving her home. When this ques-
ton was first brought up, the Court
ruled that threats OF this kind. when
made not longer than one week prior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
xy,,a-west Men To he Paid on Here.

Mr.. w. II. Gardner. general agent OF
~ Rough Riders of the World, is at the
Iefferson. Re is arranging for the return
90 CoIonel Cody TO Richmond on Satur-
Gav october 10th. This will be the closing
day of the season, and from Richmond
tbs Eve or six hundred men, including the
soreigners go direct 10 their homes, all
over the world. These men make a prac-
ice of drawing only one half of their
ssIarv and wages during the season, and
will he paid the remainder here. This
ought TO result in big trade in mer-
chandise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
CONVICT TERMnAIONAIRE.
An Alleged EmbezyIer Falls Heir "a
Fortune.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 24.-W.
+. Karron. now imprisoned in the
county Jail here. charged with embezzle-
ment, has fallen heir to $4,000.
james Karron, the prisoners uncle.
who was a prominent mining operator
OF Montana, died last week at Austin,
Ia. leaving property valued at 10000.
TO be equally divided between his two
nephews. One Of these is the prisoner.
The other, Linnie Karron, is barber
In Sioux City. Ia. No other surviving
relatives are known TO exist.
The San Francisco heir was formerly
business manager OF the California Com
mercial, a souvenir magazine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
Miss Creighton as Juliet.

Miss Bertha Creighton. whose former
appearances here have always left pleas
a,,r recollections scored veritable tri-
umnh at the Academy last night in the
role of Juliet. The fears that her touch
might be too light for the Shakesperean
heroine were quickly put TO flight Miss
Creighton is well supported. and the per-
formance is wei rounded ana artistic. a,
he presented. and tonight Romeo ana
Inlet" will be repeated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
Beanenters serenaded.

BALTIMORE, September 2l.-The Bos.
l1n "rOOtcrs." headed by Congressman
John II Fitzgerald. OF that city. hired "a
BRASS band tonight. and gave the victOrs
serendde and reception al the Eutaw
House Tomorrow they will take the
oand TO che grounds, 10 help root" for
me visitors.
Collins, Bostons third baseman. was
NY IN Tho eye by a batted ball during
pla.uce this afternoon, and tonight the
i,yJ!1Ied member is swollen and discolored.
l 10 ~ ecis 10 be IN the game tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
Dance at Lakeside.

The dance given at Lakeside last night
under the auspices Of the Daughters OF
the COnfederacy for the benefit OF the
Sons Of Veterans cottage at the Soldiers
Home was a very pleasurable success.
a merry party assembled ar Lee-camp
Hail at O'Clock and proceeded 10 the
north-side park IN buses. There were
about 10 people present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
TeIegraphic Briefs.

Washington.-R. II. Palmer was APP
pointed postmaster at DaysVilie' va.
I.ondon.-A private dispatch from Rome
says that about forty persons were killed
and many others injured by an earth-slip
at the sulphur mines near Girgeni.
Wilmington. n. C.-The British steamer
Torr Head, McCalmont master. from New
orleans for Belfast, is aground on Frying
pan Shoals, about twelve miles from
cane Fear. Two tugs from southport
have gone to her assistance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
co, whitehead ana Sugar Beets.

Colonel Thomas Whitehead, commits.
sioner OF Agriculture was In the city
yesterday. and he talked most enthusiasts
tlcally over the results Of sugar-beet Gull
ture in Virginia, 30 far. eve are recely.
ing samples OF beets daily" said ne, and
the tests made as to their saccharine pro-
perties have been most gratifying"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
Funeral Notice.

The funeral OF HARRY r. BAILEY
viii take place from the residence OF his
father. Captain James L. Bailey, No. 2a3
east Broad street. at 1879 A. NJ. TODAY
saturday, September o., l27. Friends
and acqualntances are invited to attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
THE RECORD.
sCHEDULE ZOE TO-DAY.

HI1TII an BdItlmOIe.
philadelphia at Brooklyn
Washington at New York.
Cincinnati at 81. Louis.
Louisville at Cleveland.
Chicago at Pittsburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work ana prices will
be suro to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25

Patsy X. Frostburg. Sable NOR. and
Trixie Loeb started.
2:A trotting unfnished)-Othello won
first and second heats. Time 2:23 IA.
2:22i-4. Victor B.. Burser. Minnie
Rysdyk, Marie. Atlantic, Jr.. Colleen
Bawn, j. r., Maude H.. Irene. Susie Hill,
Julian May. Princess Orloff, and Red Leo
also started
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25

Better cut off your under
coat than wear a long over
coat if you care for style.
Wen do it for you. Short Top
Coats, 81 to $40.
If YOU don't want to cut
vow old suit our New Fall
Suits fit the coats.
Dunlap" Hats are leaders.
Others, in style, from $3.50 up.
We can clothe your boy
more economically for a
twelvemonth than any CON
,eln in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-13
OBITUARY.

James M. Hunt, a resident of the city
for nearly thirty years, during all of
which time he was closely identified with
its business life, died from paralysis at
his home on Monsey avenue Saturday
evening at 7.30 after an illness of about
three weeks. Mr.. Hunt was born in
Plattsville, N. Y, January u, 1S4l, and
was married to Mary e. Brandow, of
that place. In 1869 he came to this city
to accept a position as clerk in a store
on the West Side. Soon afterward he
accepted position with the firm of Me-
gargel d Harris. In 1881 Mr. Harris re-
tired from the firm and was succeeded by
Mr.. Hunt, the firm title being Megargel
& Hunt. The co-partne rship continued for
several years and was then dissolved,
Mr.. Hunt embarking in business for him
self and continuing it until three years
ago, since which time he has been en-
ployed as a travelling salesman. He was
quiet, unassuming man who made
host of warm friends during his long bus
mess career. He is survived by his wife
and three children: Mrs. Clifford st.
john of New York city; Alfred II. Hunt,
of the First National bank of this city,
and Mrs George d. Rogers, also of this
city. The funeral services will be held
this afternoon at o'clock at his home,
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
To the list of we'll known residents of
the West Side who have died recently is
add that of EbeneZer John Evans, who
died at his home, at 1917 Lafayette street,
yesterday morning about 7.30 o'clock.
Death was due to Bright's disease and
though Mr.. Evans had suffered for some
time he had only been confined to bed
for few weeks. Deceased was As years
of age and was born in Sirhowy, Wales.
He came to America when a young man
and first resided with his parents at Dan
ville later coming to Scranton and To-
eating on the West Side. He was mar
ried to Miss Annie Smith on September
%, 1875. He is survived by his wife, one
son, Robert, aged Ia, and his mother,
Mrs. Samuel Evans. He is a brother of
Mail Carrier EieeZer Evans and was well
known and respected. He has been en-
gagged in the plumbing and tinsmthing
business fer several years and was rec
ognized as a careful and honest workman.
He was a member of the knights of Ply
thias. The funeral services will take
place at the home Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. Interment will be made at
Washburn street cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Mary Mccarthy
occurred yesterday morning at the home
of her daughter Mrs. John Slattery, of
634 Madison avenue. She came here from
Shenandoah year and a half ago After
a requiem mass in st. Peters cathedral
Thursday morning the remains will be
taken on the 7.45 o'clock a. m. train to
Shenandoah for interment.