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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
THE STORMS RECORD
EQUALS THAT OF ANY HuaRrc,,r
OF PREVIOUS YEARS.
VESSELS ARRIVING 1t NORFOLK
Tell stories of Terrible BattIes With
the seas-The stranded stesm.b,,
Poiaria--The BaiIey's Experience
other Notes

NORFOLK, VA, October N.-yyrA.
cial.)-The record OF the storm which
has swept the Virginia coast since sstur.
day, and which is still towering to the
southwark and causing tremendous seas
will, II seems, equal tina. OF any hurr,.
cane here OF previous years. Every ar.
irving vessel brings fresh story OF
terrible battle with tho furious elements.
and what with broken spars missing
masts and canvas. their very appear
apce bears eloquent testimony OF the
story told by their crews. The large
steamship which was stranded I'm font
of the Weather Bureau office at Cape
Henry last night at 1870 o'clock was
discovered this morning to b. the Ger
man steamship Polaria. from Galveston.
October 18th, for Hamburg, VIA Norfolk
She is about 100 yards from shore. with
a heavy surf pounding her. She Is la
boring some, and is thought to be Leak
ing. Tugs went from Norfolk 10 her
assistance. but because OF the heavy
seas nothing has been done by them.
except that the tug Jones has line to
her and is pulling on the steamer. Tbs
tug Samson, which has returned from
her. reports that part Of her cargo WIN
have to come out before she floats; that
she will have TO be hauled of by cables.
She is lying on her starboard bpse Just
inside the nook Of the cape. heading
-.
with cotton. The Polaria is a ship OF
216s tons. Her crew is stnl aboard Ths
Merritt Wrecking Company have re.
ceived instructions to float her, and viii
make every effort TO do so, but the tre-
mendous seas now running VIII prevent
anything being done for several hours
The impression that the Polaria has
large number of passengers aboard Il IN.
correct. There are not many on her lsl
and none have thus far been taken q
The surf was still too high 10 launch
boat. Nine efforts were made by the
llfe-saving crew TO reach the vessel With
guns. but every shot fell shor. The
Merritt Wrecking Company's tug Jones
Is still alongside the stranded steamer.
She is lying comfortably and In no In
mediate danger
The schooner Julia S. Bailey, Captain
Wyman. arrived here this afternoon
from New York. having had very
rough passage. Sunday night the storm
struck her off the Delaware Breakwater
and carried away her foresail and main
boom. She put in at Hog Island, where
she anchored at noon Monday. The wind
continued high and the vessel parted
both anchor-chains. and was al the
mercy OF the hurricane. Captain Wy
man headed her for Norfolk, and arrived
without further mishap. New anchors
and chains have been secured here.
The ocean tug Underwater arrived IN
Hampton Roads to-day with the dis
masted schooner John Paul in tow. The
Paul put in at Mayport, Fla, septefbef
9th. after having been dismasted on a
voyage from Brunswick, Ca to New
York with a cargo Of Pine lumber The
Underwater left here on the Ith IN.
slant. to tow her to her destination
and put in the Roads to await more
favorable weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
on THE EASTERN SHORE.
The Heaviest Gale Known In Years.
The Damage.

ONANCOCK, VA, october H'-'spe-
c,al,-Tbe terrific gale that has pre-
vailed along the coast since Saturday IS
nv common consent, the worst expe-
rIenced hero for many years. Now, tor
nearly four days, the sea has 0eea
sweeping over the islands and all tbs
Iow-lying lands on the coast. villages
like Greenbackyille and Franklin City,
on Chincoteagus bay, and Wachapreasue'
about ten miles southeast OF this t0Wn'
havs been flooded. and people 90 from
house to house in boats. In many p'aces
the hogs and chickens have been drown
ed. and horses and COWS arc
standing knee deep In water In ibe
stables and barn-yards. Every island on
the seaside has been more or less under
water. and there can be no doubt th~'
immense damage has been done on tnem
all. In many places all the fencins hs
been swept away. On Cedar Island ths
water entered or surrounded al the
houses and old Mr.. Wilkinson, whose
wife keeps a clearinghouse there had
10 be taken in a boat from the house
and carried 10 a place OF safety. MS
wife was not on the island at the time.
liz Is thought that many potato-helds
on the seaside have been inundated, ana
the potatoes ruined. The tides continue
as high as ever, and the amount Of
damage cannot be estimated Ill tn'
waters subside.
The Chesapeake bay is brimmins fpl
of water and its estuaries look ike
great arms OF the sea. Should the VIVA
veer around TO the northwest and Dlo~
hard from that region, all the lowlanas
on the bayside OF the Eastern shofs
would be inundated. This Is just what -
feared here ar present. This morning the
tide in Onancock creek was so high thas
1t flooded the steamboat wharf here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
Branch--Ha Ond'

r,,,o marriage of Miss Sallie Hammond,
one Of the most popular Of the ex-schooi
teachers Of This county, and Mr.. c. Z.
Rranch. OF Toano. came of at oiive
Branch church to-day. The bridal party
and many friends took lunch at Mr. ~ =,
r. Cartoons previous to going 10 .ns
church. Rev. Junius Watkins perIormeu,
the ceremony in his usual graceIul
stvle. The bride and her waters were
looking as beautiful as dress, smes'
temper and good humor make II possi,
BILE. The cfititch was decorated ano
everything was first-class. except inc
weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

Last year the American sunda a,s sr,D, o.
aided 9.s2i Sunday schools. containing
5i5. sos scholars and teachers. Visits were
made to ", S37 families; l4,4l2 Bibles ana
Testaments Were distributed. and large
amount OF religious literature donated 70
needy schools that were unable 10 puF-
chase.
In addition to this great work the mis-
sionaries Of the society have been active
In evangelistic labors at destitute points,
More than 1888 conversions were reported
in connection with their work. ana lVs
OF their Sunday schools developed into
churches.
The work done by this society for the
neglected Is so vest and the results So
gratifying that :or sevepty-three. years
this agency rsto:ns its stronghold upon
the sympathy OF all denominations.
The following Richmond gentlemen are
Independents of the union: Hon. w. w.
Henry. Joseph Bryan, Charles p. Rady,
and c. u. Wexford. Rev J. ~ McCuI-
logh. superintendent Of the Southern Dis
trict. is making his annual VISIT TO the
city In behalf OF this important work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

Baltimore: Mr.. and Mrs B. 1Ansne',ms M.
Miss Bertha Goodman. Miss Annie E
rich, Mr.. Wolf, Mr.. Enrich: sol. LEWIS Lewis
OF Washington, d. c.: Miss Esther Mn'sT''
OF Petersburg. Va ~..
At the conclusion OF the beautiiui 49,
mony a large number OF those pressn ra
repaired TO the Exchange Hotter, wness
reception was held. and q sump.rv',1
banquet partaken OF by those .ss
after which the crowd returneu a.
oner, House where dancing was IN
dulged ,n. until the time had arrived ior
the departure of the newly-wedded pal.
on a bridal tour OF the northern ano
eastern cities. There was a large cro"u
at the depot TO see them or,
The groom Is a young pusiness',. 's,,
of Washington. ID. c., ana tne pal. W.
make their home in that Guy u" INC
conclusion of their tour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
The chsckahomany All Right.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, october u
Especial. 1.-THE big Chesapeake and ono
liner Chickahomany arrived al O'Clock
this afternoon, having safely passed tae
capes three hours before. She sustained
no damage whatever during the storm.
ana lost only twenty-four hours. Woia
was received here tonight that the GA
Dominion steamship Richmond, when
left here for New York last SATURDAY,
had put into Delaware Breakwater Tor
safety. and would continue on her TIP
tonight.
In ten hours tho james river has faleh
3 feet IL is evident that the storm -
abating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
RHEINs-GOLDSMITH.
A Very Pretty Marriage I'm the Old
burg.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. October
27.-(Special)-Th Opera-House here was
crowded this afternoon by the friends
and relatives of the contracting parties,
TO witness the marriage of Miss Bessie
Goldsmith. one of the fairest bellies or
the burg, the daughter Of Benjamin
Goldsmith. Esq, an old and highly-es-
teemed citizen, TO Mr.. Moses Il. Rheims,
of Washington, ID. c.
The entire house had been decorated
for the OCCASION while the stage, where
the ceremony was performed, had been
made a perfect bower of beauty by its
setting, and most liberal display OF
cut and potted flowers and evergreens-
The bride has always been a great IA
vorite here and her friends were out In
full force to see her married She never
looked lovelier than tonight, when she
plighted her troth to the man OF her
choice.
At $50 o'clock. to the strains of Men
dessohn's wedding-march, the bride and
attendants entered the hall. and took
their station on dias erected for the
purpose before Rabbi Mr. Gutmacher, OF
Baltimore, the officiating clergyman. The
bride. who was escorted by her father.
who gave her away, was In few mo-
ments followed by the groom and his
best man, who took their places on the
platform, and the twain were made one.
according to the beautiful ritual Of the
Jewish faith.
The following ladies and gentlemen en-
tered the Opera-House In the train or
the contracting parties: Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Hartman. of New York city; Mr.. NJ.
Goldsmith, of Titusville, Fla; Mr.. and
Mrs. Adler OF Alabama. Then came as
fower-girl little Selma Uiman, niece
of the bride
The ushers were Messrs Jake and Joe
Gcldsmith. brothers of the bride: Maui
rice Hirsh, L. Schin, ]. Hartman, F.
Herick. OF Baltimore; and Maurice Lin
sheimer, OF Washington. Miss Julia
Goldsmith, sister Of the bride. was maid
OF honor, and Mr.. Moses Freeman. OF
Baltimore, best man. Others from
a distance were Mr.. ana Mrs. l.. NJ
Adler, Of I<ovingston, Va; Miss Matte
Meyers. of Lovingston. Va: Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph liable, Mr.. l. Fleischer. Mr.. SOL
block, Miss Tillie Freeman. Miss Flosa
Gump, Mr.. and Mrs. Goldschieder, Mrs.
Mary Hartman. Mrs. n. echiff, Mn. H.
Freeman; Mr.. and Ara n b. 0unap. Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
BIG FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
Wabash Railway Building Burned-
Loss, OO,OOO-ClcrI Injured.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, Oct der IA light
ed cigarette, dropped by a thoughtless
clerk. is supposed to have caused the
fire which this afternoon practically
Quilted the white stone building at the
corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets,
occupied by the general offices of the
Wabash railway. At lbs, just after the
clerks had returned from their noon.
recess and were beginning work, a
policeman standing on the corner below
noticed a small tongue of flame shoot
out of a window in the fifth-story of
the building, which was used as a
storage attic. Instantly puff Of dense.
black smoke followed, aid the officer
rushed into the building, shouting an
alarm. Then there was a confused rush
for every means of exit. Fortunately,
the stairways were wide. the building in
former years having been used for the
public school library and the Polytech-
mic Institute.
The attic was stored with old papers
and documents. and within five minutes
was a roaring furnace. The whole floor
seemed to suddenly burst into flame in
every part.
During all this number Of young
wcmen employed In the inner mailing
rooms OF the fourth floor had not been
notified, and were still working, uncon-
scicus OF their peril When they did dis
cover their situation they found to their
horror that IL was impossible to reach
the stairs. as the stairway was burning
fiercely. They appeared at the windows
and cry Of horror went up from the
streets.
''The fre-sscape." shouted the crowd
n nd WI r..1. a -
later climbed out on the iron platform
OF the escape. They hesitated, but the
advancing fiameS gave them determine
tion, and they started on their descent.
reaching the street In safety. as thun-
dcring cheer went up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
MAzozAIs UP IN ARMS.
New Enemies Who Will Oppose Al
vance of British.

SIMLA, October N.-Replying 10 the
proclamation Of the British commander on
the frontier, Sir William Lockhart the
Mazozais protest against the occupation
of the Khyber pass, SANTANA range. ana
Swat Valley by the British forces. ana
declare their intention Of opposing the
British advance.
The Mazozai leaders are now at khur-
mana. and are preparing to attack the
Kurram Valley. A letter was received
from these leaders yesterday evening, ASK
ing whether the British intentions were
peace or war.
The Mainland position has been greatly
strengthened, and is now capable OF STUD
born defence.
The British foragers have captured In
the Khanki Valley 800 mules laden Win
supplies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
The STORM AM New Kest.

OAK. NEW KENT COUNTY. VA oc,
tober N.---(Special.)- 1.-THE long dry spsl'
OF weather has been at last broken ~
this section by the most terrific wihu-
and rain-storm seen here for good many
years. IL commenced on last ihu's
day, and from present appearance y
win te on for some time TO come
good many fences and trees have peen
blown down and considerable daniass
done generally. 49,.
DIR. A. II. Taylor passed through thi,
place last week on a professional 'h''
tc King and Queen county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
Went TO bristol to Wed.

CHRIsTIANSBURG. VA, October r.
Especial MIR. George S. Fitzwater and
Miss Belle Evans took the morning tram
to-day for Bristol to be married. Inc
bride is niece of Captain Robley d.
Evans. of the navy. Ii was not run
away match, as open preparations for the
event have been in progress Tor
some time. but 1t seems the mother oil
the young lady, who is not of age, while
not forbidding the wedding, would not
give her consent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
.JobusOu-Luster.

FINCASTLE. VA. october N.-tSpe-
cial)-Mr. Edgar Johnson. of Cincinnati
wed this morning at 8 o'clock Miss Ed
wilma. daughter of f. b. Luster. Rev.
j. l.. Henderson. of the Methodist church,
officiating. The newly-married couple
left at once for visit to Washington
and New York, to remain in the latter city
for several weeks; then they will return
to their future home in Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
Wed MT Warrcnton.

wARRENTON. VA, october A'-'ope-
ciai)-The Baptist church here was yes
terday afternoon the scene OF ioveiy
wedding, the young couple being Mr.. carr
Clifton Owens. a prominent young meI-
chant of this place, and Miss Florence ..
Yates. Beautiful flower decorations ana
a large assembly of friends were marked
features of The affair. Rev. F. X. Boston,
Miss Yates's pastor, oficiated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
Home wedding I'm Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, october H.-(Special)
Mr. Carey p. Weston and Miss Susan
Whitehurst, daughter Of Judge and Mrs
+. NJ. Wnitehurst. were married this
afternoon. Rev. DR.. y. ID. Tucker Off
ciating. The ceremony was performed at
the residence of the brides parents. Miss
Ethel Whitehurst was maid of honor,
and Mr.. f. Thornton Gwathmey, Of Nor
folk acted as best man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
MRS. MAVERICK MAY GO FREE.
Statement Of DIR. Helen Densmore
and John q. smeliings.

CHICAGO, October 27-Dr. Helen Dens-
more. Of California and London. arrived
at the Auditorium Annex Hotel with her
husband, DIR. Emmet Densmore. she
has been actively engaged In MIRA Flor
encs Maybrick's case for four years. and
for the first time she expresses hope that
the unfortunate woman viii soon be at
liberty.
In addition to thu statement given by
Mrs. Denamore. John :. suellings. Of
Australis. who has been In London for
two years. says II viii be bat two nenths
until Mrs Maybrick II = free woman.
Mr.. and Mn. psnsuaers calno sxosp Lon
don erect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
To- VIEW SUNS ECLIPSE.
Party Headed by Professor 1urck'
halter VIII Visit India.

OAKLAND. CAL, October H.-An ex-
petition to view and photograph the
eclipse Of the sun in India on January "a
next will leave on Saturday Tor Hong
Kong on The steamer Beigic-
1t will be headed by Professor Charles
Burckhalter. OF the Chapot OpseIvaloay
Invention OF his own, which he expects 10
give the best results ever obtained IN pho
foeraphing the eclipsed sun. He took Il to
Japan with him, but the tact that mere
eclipse there prevented its being tested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28
rsrnark ca,sed him to make the rcspo'is'

remark caused him to make the response
he did.
uava evidence concerning the charge OF
.iisrsrnect. corroborating what Captain
sbackelford had said. The accused made
a statement that he had answered Cap
tain shackelford IN the manner II. wnicn
he did simply because Captain shackei-
ford had told him that he hadn't the au-
thcrity TO grant discharge, and because
OF the unseemIy language be had used IN
addressing him.
HE PLEADED GUILTY.
The verdict IN this case was also held
secret. and the next case, that OF William
stertzbach. Of Company c. was called
The charges and specifications In this case
were.
Charge I: Absence without leave. IN
violation Of the s2d article OF war. ,.,,,,
Specification: That Private N s.liam
Infantry. Virginia Volunteers, did absent
himself from hts company, without ieaN Nv
from his commanding oincer, on ,he - -
lowing dates: August 10th, I'D. SUN Sop
TENDER 18th; gith and October e,, r,nra COM
many drills were held: also, that the salu
Private William StertzOack uid hheMnso
absent himself from his company on yune
18th and lltn. being tIt udtto uPoii a. a.
battalion drills were held. In when NE
company was ordered 20 participate, ano
that he also absented himself on JUNE
i4th. which was the date OF regimehtai
crII. This at Richmond, Va, on the dates
specified. a
Charge III: Absence from parade. In vio-
lafion OF the 3sd article OF war
Specifications That Private Niiliam
stertzback, Company c, First Regimen
Infantry. Virginia Volunteers. NOT being
prevented by sickness or other necessity,
did fail to appear at the time liked 10
the place appointed by his commanding
officer for annual inspection. rms at
Richmond. Va. on the 10th day OF sep
TENDER. 1897.
The accused pleaded guilty to both
charges and specifications, and taxing
the stand offered evidence in mitigation,
asserting that he was absent because OF
business interfering with his military
duties. Upon being questioned by the
Judge-Advocate. he admitted that upon
the night of inspection he was at Fonti-
cello Springs on pleasure.
No further evidence was taken, and the
court adjourned until the evening of No
vember 18th. .t,..,i..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

Captain George A. Buckholz, In charge
OF the Twenty-sixth Precinct OF Police,
OF brooklyn. Is IN the city on q pleasure
trip Captain Buckhoix has been police
man for thirty-three years. and has
grown Tat In the service. Indeed. he can
give Ed. Redford cards and spades ana
Wyct VIII be- Se 0rseter New Yerk's NayeS:
fhouah nHrsn.ailx hA = : TzAax pAn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

cards ,Bul-Heads. Statements. Liter
ueads. Note-H eads. cifculars. HfFoali's'
Dodgers. &c. printed cy the plsra.S az,
Company at low prices WI give ~
good work ~ same prices YOU pay "a
;nf@rior work. Hsnd W your sras's - -
We VIII sunxanteo ,Atlsf1s,iaA ~ W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

LIMA. PERU. via GALVESTON. TEX.
October U.--A rumor u current here To-
day that the Peruvian Cabinet has re-
solved 70 tsndes its resigpa1Ion 70 ne
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-09
M. H. Webb for school supplies.

John MoKeogh, the big switchman
who was mixed up in the Muu-Snyder-
Ru oidoux Difficulty las. week, has lost
his JOB In consequence. Many OF his
friends In this city VINO heard the evil
uence In the case ana 90 not believe
that MCkeogh was more than au I'M
willing Witness to the atfray, cunlem-
plate petltiOning the Santa re raIlr oao
to either reinstate MckeOgh, or at
least give him letter 50 that he can
get employment with another road. 1t
Is the custom Win ali railroads that Il
man seeking employment must show
"clearance Zap rs II ON the road With
VIII CHI ne last worked. This clearance
is what MckeOgh now wants anu which
the Santa Re railr DAD has so far with
Leld fl ON nlm. Tue evidence in the
Case except that of Lee Nun, who was
Drunk when the attray occurred does
not connect MckeOgh in any way otner
than as witness, out being an in
pOI TIA 1t eye witness be was paced I'M
der bona 10 give his evidence before
the grand jury.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-09
How Wasps Build Their Nests.

In Tee in the garden round the
house here L was stopping was d
wasp's nest In process OF CONSTRUCTION
The busy Insects were going Dackwarue
and forwards carrying tne.r material
to In. paper-IlKe fabric; but though
waite he'd several days, l could 10. dis
cover where 1t was collected. IL nap
pene u that the pillars of the veranud
OF The nuo-bullL house In hlch Was
s.opping were rOugnIy hueu trunks OF
the Lou oardy poplar tnaJ grows Ii
that region TO gOJd size anu cOhsiu-
cradle neignJ without bIaacheS, ana
MAKES ulean straight stem. One
afternuo1, whi!e lOltcrIng about the
geranoa, 1 nOClced that nun cer5 vi
wa-ps were ails hung ON the sloe Il
these pillars thai Was worn by tie
weather, anu then. alter a short stay
moved off again, apparently carry IN <
away a small loan with them.
SJatlooing myself close To one OF the
pillars, / sum had the satisfaction vi
seeing a Wasp aIgh5 on II. Alter run-
ming abuus over The surface 20 hnu
what he was In search OI, he sudden
stopped, and carefully feeling the spot
he was on, he cut tue worn surface
with mis- nippers, and then proce edeu
in a wOrKmaLlike manner 10 cut from
the surface OF the wCod a strip the
nlppers laJerAlly, anu as Lie moved
backwards he rolled the strip up I'm
der mis- chin with the aid OF his fol e.
feet uulil he had as much as he could
conveniently mold, when ne gave ii
finishing cu.-Ott aLd flew away. Watch
ing the work vi construction alter =
wards, it was marvellous 10 see how
the end of the little roll was attach u
to the strip of work that was being
ADDED to- by means Of some waNy gum
exu. ed by tue builder, and Joineu Oh
lateraily as 1T was uni oiled un'll hnlst-
ed, anu then the workman would hy
away for fl esa piece. Zach il sect Cut
Off u STRIP averaging ABOUT thr. e.
eiyhtts OF an inch IL length and ldtu,
anu uoLning could be more admirable
than the al Uistlc aud busine slike way
in " hich they Carr lea on their work.
Harper's ROunu Taole.