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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-12-11

The vote for the delegation will
thus be seen to be very close in
deed. In fact a change of ii to Mr..
Trezevant and IL to Mr.. Hs,rgrove
would have resulted ia their
election.
1t was an exceedingly close con-
test, and had Spring Ridge acted
with that fairness which is due
even in politics, there would have
been much better showing. The
commissioners there should con-
graduate themselves-ift to deprive
a man of his legitimate vote is a
cause for congratulation-for, if
reports be true, they did this N
several cases.
1t is the duty of the Caddo
Democratic Club to formally pro-
test against the great injustice done
at Spring Ridge. OF course the pro
test will come too late to effect the
present campaign, but we owe it
to our manhood and the cause of
truth and right to express orr in
dignation at the unfair treatment
and strongly condemn the great
political crime committed. The
world should hear of Spri' &
Ridges methods in political con-
tests; should know Of the unfair
ness practiced by white Democrats
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-12-11
FINAL TABU.ATION.

The committee, Col. S. J. Ward,
chairman, MIR. w. L. Foster, Sec
rotary, and Mr.. V. Grosjeau, of the
parish executive committee, met
Saturday and made the following
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-12-11

President Mckinley to date has
appointed ITO negroes to Office,
with salaries aggregating s129, 800
per annum.-West Baton Rouge
Sugar Planter.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-12-11
THE BATONRoUGE DELrGAYio>

The following is the tabulated
vote cast for the two delegations
to the Baton Rouge Convention,
not by wards but the parish at
large
LEVY PHILLIPS r'rCEIr,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-12-11
CARY INVITES DISCUSSION,

JAIL lNVlTbS DlSjUoSlUN.
Here's Chance for Everybody to
ASSIST Ill Securing Great Reform
Postmaster General Gary ex-
presses pleasure at the widespread
comment upon his recommends
ton for the esta blishment of postal
savings banks, and invites fur
Their discussion Of the subject. eff
we all put our heads together" the
postmaster general says, "the
right plan can be devised, and that
is what the country wants.
1t is not often that cabinet Of
ticer manifests such a disposition
to learn the desires Of the people
on matters OF legislation connected
with the development Of his de-
partment. Postmaster General
Gary's request for a widespread
popular expression of opinion on
the subject should meet with hearty
response on the part of the people,
The newspapers have already per-
Labor organizations, too, have
generally given consideration to
the subject, and with almost unan-
imous voice have asked for postal
banks. 1t remains now for other
bodies, especially those represent
ing the commercial interests of the
country, to give their approval to
the agitation, in order that con-
gress may be assured that the sem
timent Of all classes in the nation
is virtually united in favor Of the
early establishment of these much
needed institutions for the safe
keeping of the savings Of persons
Of moderate means. 1t may be
true that the commercial and bust
ness classes of the country have
not such an immediate personal
interest in the establishment Of
postal savings banks as have the
wage-earncrs. But the CONNER
cial portion Of the community can
not affOr;! to manifest Indifference
to the we'll being and contentment
of the working population OF the
country. Let them do what they
can to promote good feeling at
least by giving consideration to
propositions like that for the
establishment of postal savings
banks, the only object Of which is
to do something for the people,
whose interests are only too rarely
the subject of intelligent consider
alton by lawmakers. - Chicago
Record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
FIRE NEAR NORFOLK.
Over Two Million Feet of LUMBER
Destroyed.

NORFOLK, VA. March 5.-tspeciaL)-
About o'clock this afternoon fire broke
out in the lumber sheds Of the South NOT
fox Lumber Company, situated on 'ne
southern branch of the Elizabeth river
about three miles south Of this city. " ne
fire-tugs Phillips and Piedmont were ie"'
by, and soon got streams en- the names
but owing to the gale blowing at the
time. made little Roadway in supouins
them. Assistance was asked OF Berkeley
and the department responded. but IN
spite of all efforts 2.225,0O0 feet OF arr
dried pine lumber were burned Ihese
figures are taken from an inventory com
pleted to-day few hours before the
flames were discovered. IL was only oy
the most energetic efforts that the hre
was kept from reaching the company
offices ana tenant-houses. The sheds ana
extension wharves were destroyed. MI
j. T. Deal, president of the Lumber Gem
pany, is absent, Hence the total value ana
insurance cannot be accurately stated
The lumber destroyed belonged to the
CORTLAND Lumber Company, and was
worth about $1,000; insurance, $4,000. Inc
loss of the sheds and wharfage will pro-
badly amount to nearly as much more;
insurance unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
Lady Managers Return Thanks.

The Board OF Lady Managers OF the
Retreat for the Sick wish to take this
opportunity OF expressing their gratitude
to the management OF the Richmond
Daily Dispatch for the many courtesies
extended them by this valued paper. in
publishing gratuitously the frequent no
tees Of the late bazaar for the Asso-
clated Hospitals. and in the kindly in
terest manifested to make the bazaar a
success The kind and generous spirit
which has characterized their entire
course is thoroughly appreciated. and
one and all join in a universal and hearty
vote OF thanks.
The Board Of Lady Managers also de-
sire to express their appreciation and
return thanks TO the following persons
who so kindly aided them in the late
bazaar for the Associated Hospitals by
their generous donations and by their
untiring efforts TO help to a successful
end this charitable enterprise: The
Electric-Lght Company. Mr.. Thomas
Hancock, Mr. Gardner, Breeder & Tai
ley, Moses Milhiser, Temple, Pember-
ton, Cordes Co. All tobacconists. for
generous contributions: Mr.. Noting,
Whittle. Sydnor & Co. Joseph Bliley,
MIR. John Murphy. Clyde Glazebrook
Herman Boschen, +. II. Spence, Wood
ward & Sons. Harvey. Blair & Co. sgd
nor & Hundley. Hoen Company, Charles
Billups, j. w. Thomas, and Mr.. Henry
Holms, for designing the booths. Mrs.
James c. Lamb, chairman Retreat Booth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
THE GOVERNMENT AND RAILWAYS
Their Relations Discussed by the
Mu Sigma Rho Society.

Despite the very inclement weather. the
handsome Thomas Memorial Hall of Rich
mond College was well filled last night
with the gentlemen and lady friends OF
the institution, the occasion being the an
nual public debate of the Mu Sigma Rho
Society.
The platform was decorated with potted
plants; music was furnished by delight
full orchestra; the programme was good
and well rendered, and the whole occasion
a decided success.
The participants. attired in evening
dress entered the hall in a body, and were
roundly applauded. President Hartman,
Of the society, presided with the grace Of
an old parlamentarian and the exercises
were opened with prayer by Professor
Pollard
Mr.. e. b. McNeal read the Prisoner OF
Cheon" with emphasis and feeling. The
Grafton by Mr.. Ernest O'Bannon, was de-
livered with fine dramatic effect.
The question, Resolved. That the gov
eminent should own and operate its rail-
way systems" was then taken up by Mr..
O. l.. Owens, who made telling speech
for the affirmative. Mr.. II. l.. Norfleet,
the first to speak on the negative side,
handled his subject with skill and ability;
Mr. George Skipwith read a strong and
carefully prepared paper UNFOLDING the
affirmative. and the discussion was closed
by Mr.. Alfred Garrett, who argued the
question in humorous style which gain
ed him much applause. The society is TO
be congratulated upon the success of the
training which its members show so plain
" upon their appearance before the public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
CLEVELAND AT NORFOLK.
On His Way 20 shoot Ducks i'm North
Carolina.

NORFOLK, VA, March 5.-(Special.)-
Ex-President Cleveland, accompanied by
his friend, Captain Robley ID. Evans,
secretary Of the Lighthouse Board. and
Captain Lamberton. Of this Lighthouse
District. and DR.. Oreilly, the ex-Presi-
dents physician, arrived in port at
O'Clock this morning aboard the light
house tender Maple. They transferred
at once to the tender Violet and left for
Hatteras inlet by the inside route. Some
time will be spent there shooting the
ducks that swarm on those shores and
waters, and then IL IS not improbable that
the party will proceed in Mr.. r. G. Bene-
diets yacht, the Oneida, TO Florida, for a
season Of tarpon fishing. The eX-Presi-
dent could not be seen, but it was stated
by one of the gentlemen aboard that,
aside from the fatigue resulting from
his arduous labors incident TO the closing
days of Congress and his administration,
he was in good health, the rheumatism
in his foot giving him but Slight trouble
under these balmy skies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
MEETING OF THE VETERANS.
Lee Camp Receives Other Por-
traits-speech by CANAAN Lamb.

r +. Lee Camp, No. l, Confederate
Veterans, held a regular meeting last
night. Commander John NJ Warren oc-
cupied the chair, and the attendance was
quite large. An invitation was received
from George T.. Pickett Camp and from
the Sons of Veterans, asking the camp 10
attend their entertainment next week.
The invitations were accepted.
The following comrades were reported
sick: Thomas J. Smith. John III. Ware Sr.,
Charles II. Epps, Isaac Goddard, i. j.
Carneal, a. l.. Crouch, and Lewis Wag-
ner.
Colonel John Murphy presented to the
camp the picture of Past-COmmander
James Y. Gray. who so faithfully served
this camp for two terms as its command
er. At the request of Commander Warren
the painting was received on behalf of the
camp by Comrade William =. Smith.
COmrade Brander stated that an oil
painting Of Colonel William j. Pegram
would be presented 10 the camp on next
Friday night by Colonel w. Gordon Nc
Cahe. and that it would be received by
Colonel John b. Purcell IL was decided
that George T.. Pickett Camp, the Sons OF
Veterans. the Daughters of the COnfede-
Tacy. and the Ladies' Auxiliary Corps or
Lee and Pickett camps be invited TO be
present on this occasion. and that the Ar
tillery Committee of the Picture-Gallery
chairman, be authorized 10 extend such
other invitations as they deem proper.
Captain John Lamb who was present,
made a good speech on the objects OIL
Confederate camps. and the close cOmrade-
ship OF Confederate veterans. The camp
extended Captain Lamb a vote OF thanks
for his eloquent address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
A.SAKS&CO.
Saks' Corner"
WE'RE MARRIED II WASHINGTON
Miss Cresicy becomes the Bride OF
MIR. MnyfieId- other Nuptials.


Two Richmond couples were married
in Washington yesterday. One was Mr..
Elmer j. Mayfeld, a well-known and
popular travelling salesman for Wingo,
Elicit & Crump. and Miss Rosa b. Gers
ley. daughter of Mr. Thomas b. Cersley,
Of Manchester. and the other couple was
Mr. William T.. Porter and Miss Ida IL.
Minson.
Mr.. Mayfeld and Miss Cersley were
united i'm the bonds of matrimony by
Rev. Paul Johnson, Of the national capt.
tai. about noon. The young lady was
visiting friends in Washington, and Mr..
Mayfield went up with the Walker Light
Guard. of which he is member, 10
participate in the inaugural parade. They
contemplated marriage I'm Manchester at
a later day. but yesterday morning Mr..
Mayfeld called upon the young lady,
and while walking TO the Smithsonian
institution with her and her aunt. It
was agreed that the wedding might as
well take place then in the city of Wash
ington The license was procured I'M
mediately and the two were soon made
one. The bride is one of Manchester's
prettiest and most attractive young Ia
dies.
A marriage license was also issued in
Washington 10 Mr.. William =. Porter
and Miss Ida f. Minson, both Of T.ich-
mond. and it is supposed that they were
also married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
PERSONALS AND BNIEH %


PERSONALS AND BRIEFS
Hon. r. G. Wood of Crow Springs Is
In the city.
Mr.. Worthwhile Starke Is quite SICK DIT
his sisters, on Decatur street.
MIR. John Jennings. Thomas Turner
and Cammie Waddill returned yesterday
morning from Newport News.
Mrs r. b. Darlington has returned 10
her home at Selma, y. c., after visiting
her sister, Mrs. A. c. Harding, III this
city.
Mrs. r. C. Broadus of Porter street,
has returned from Raleigh, n. c.
Mr.. Leslie Powell, of Fulton, and MS
friend, Mr.. Hardy. from Cork Ireland
was in the city yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Darlington Watkins, OF Falllng
Creek, was in the city on business yester-
day.
Mrs. w. II. Marshall rendered a donkey
party to her friends in Swansboro' Thurs
day night
Judge James NJ Gregory who has
been sick for some weeks, has recovered
sufficiently 10 be up and about.
Mrs. c. G. Farley, of Swansboro', VINO
recently underwent a dangerous surgical
operation. Is improving
The work of paving the lower end OF
McDonough street, Is nearly completed.
Captain \. c. Atkinson, VINO mas peeh
detained at home by sickness for several
days, is a little better.
The young men of the Stockton-Street
Baptist church had a prayer-meeting at
Mrs. Henderson's, on Second street,
Thursday night. There were four CONVEX
sions. The young men of the church
have weekly prayer-meetings at different
houses in the city. They are doing much
good.
Canvassers were in the city this week
soliciting for new directory for Man
chester They say that they have met
with fair success from the business peo-
pie of the city.
Rev. Charles n. Van Houten, who has
been conducting a series Of meetings for
the past two weeks al the First Presby-
terrain church. of Newport News, will re-
turn to the city this morning. He will
occupy his pulpit at II A. NJ. and 7:45
p. NJ, Sunday. In the morning, by re-
quest. he will deliver "a sermon on
"Sanctifcation."
donkey party was given Thursday
night by Mrs. William II. Marshall at
her home in Swansboro. The entertain
ment was a happy occasion, long to be re-
membered by those present. Refresh
ments were served in an appropriate way
at IL o'clock. after which the former
pleasures of the evening were resumed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
THE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES
MIR. Smith Back from Washington,
But Has No News-New York Trip.

Mr.. H. NJ. Smith. Jr.. of counsel for the
long-distance Telephone Company, re-
turned last night from Washington
where he had been on business. When
asked by a Dispatch man If there was
anything new i'm the proposed New York
trip of the Street Committee. he said
that there was not at that time.
1t is thought that the members Of the
committee who are going will leave on
the 7:lO train over the Richmond, Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railroad to-mor-
row evening. They expect to spend one
day in New York and one day in Phila-
delphia investigating the practical opera
tions of the long-distance phones or the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany and will return home on Wednes-
day II is expected that a test will be
made in New York to show whether or
not the phones of the Richmond Tele-
phone Company can be connected with
the lOng-distance system.
Some time ago Captain A. b. Gulgon'
general counsel for the Richmond Tele-
phone Company, addressed a letter TO Mr.
J. T.. Keelyn. president Of the Western
Construction Company notifying him Of
the agreement of the American company
10 allow a test to be made, and asking
whether il would be well TO use in that
test one of the instruments OF the Rich
mond Telephone Company now in stock.
II reply Captain Guigon received the sDl-
lowing reply from Mr. KeelynT ANY one
of the telephones there will be satisfac-
tory. OF course IL should be tested for
proper conditions. Simply let the city
select from your stock as 1t or you
please"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06

TRUSTEE'S SALE BY PUBLIC
Il AUCTION OF THE VERY COMFORTABLE
FRAME DWELLING No. 700 NORTH
IHIRTIETH STREET. BETWEEN NJ
AND n STREETS In execution OF a
certain deed Of trust. dated June a fW
and recorded I'm Deadlock l8 A. pap,
3O6, Richmond Chancery Court, defaut
having been made in the debt secured
and being required so TO do by the benef.
ciary. the undersigned trustees will sen
by public auction. on the premises. on
THURSDAY. MARCH II. 1887.
at 4:30 =. NJ. sharp. the above-namef
REAL ESTATE. described I'm said deed.
the lot fronting II IL feet, more or less.
on Thirtieth street, and running hack
eastwardly between parallel lines 100 feet.
and the dwelling thereon being a very at.
tractive one OF about four rooms ana
will make good home or well-paying Inc
vestment.
TERMS: For cash as 20 expenses OF sale.
taxes and the sum OF <ilAG now due,
and payable on account Of the bond re-
ferred TO In said deed. and as 20 the rcg-
due Of the purchase money. by negotiable
note, at six months. with interest added.
and secured by deed Of trust upon The
property. But moro liberal terms win
very probably be announced by consent
at time Of sale.
ROBERT LECKY, JR..
JAMES g. ELAN
+. SITTLRDING
Trustees
J. 3. Elan & Co, Auctioneers. mh5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
Death of Mr.. Robert McAfee.

Mr.. Robert Miller McAfee. OF Hinton,
w. Va, died al ST. Luke's Hospital on
Thursday evening. Mr.. McAfee was suf-
fering with appendicitis. and succumbed
10 an operation.
Deceased was 80 years old. and had been
employed for some considerable time in
the civil-engineering department OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
He leaves a wife, who arrived yesterday
and took charge OF the remains.
Mr.. McAfee was a son OF Captain John
McAfee. who was killed during the war.
He was a Royal Arch Mason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
The Council and the sisters.

There is to be a mass-meeting next
Monday night at Cathedral Hall OF the
Catholic taxpayers of the city, the object
of which is said to be 10 take some action
with reference to the failure on the part
of the Council this year to make the GUS
tomary appropriations to the Sisters OF
Charity and the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Ii is contended by many citizens of the
Catholic faith that some of the institutions
given aid i'm the budget for 1899 are not
nearly so much entitled TO II as these. IL
is claimed, also. that while these institu-
lions are conducted by Catholic sisters.
their usefulness extends TO all classes and
conditions. without regard TO creed. The
Council decided that II would make no
appropriations to sectarian institutions
this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
Dinncr to Colonel A. L.. Rives

Colonel A. J.. Rives, OF Castle Hill,
father Of Amelie Rlves princess Troubetz-
koy), is IN the city for a few dSys. lie
was entertained at an elegant little din
ner at the Westmoreland Club last night
by Mr.. w. f.. Dennis who was Colonel
Rives's assistant while the latter had
charge OF the engineering work of the
Panama railroad. but who Is now a con-
tractor on the Chicago drainage canal.
General Dabney II. Maury and one or two
others were at the dinner
Mr.. Dennis was at one time connected
with the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06

Downfall of "a Captain of the For
tieth Virginia Regiment.

The era of prosperity that is alleged
to have dawned with the election of
Mckinley has not as yet shown its light
in this vicinity. or. II 1t has. the hobos
have not seen 1t. Tramps are more
numerous than ever before. and in their
army are enlisted many who have seen
better days.
In discussing the growth of the tramp
evil with a reporter yesterday, a we'll
known resident OF the suburbs said: Il
came across a case recently In which l
become deeply interested. l had just
been reading of the courageous conduct
Of the Fortieth virginia In the late war,
when a stranger was ushered into my
presence. He gave me his name and
told me he was a captain in the Fortieth
Virginia. The old officer said he was
wounded at the battle OF which / had
lust been reading a description. lie was
a man of good address. and bears an
honorable Virginia name. Such cases as
this make II hard to deal with all the
tramps on firm lines"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06

If you are waiting to change
Hats-the new spring shapes are
ready--Derbys and Fedoras.
We do the Hat business differ
ent from anybody in town, as
we buy direct from the manuiac-
turers. That makes our selling
price just about what other
folks have to pay. Difference OF
at least a couple of dollars-ior
you'll you'll let us save it for
you.
Where's the risk trying--don't
we say money back if you're not
satisfied?
Another sign ofspring-the lightweight
Top Coats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
The Male Quartette Takes We'll.

The New York Male Quartette. assisted
by Miss Nellie Nichols, reader, constituted
the seventh attraction of the star course.
The combination appeared at the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
and was accorded very hearty reception
by the usual large audience. The quartette
was heard i'm four numbers 1t is an admi-
rably balanced organization, and their
selections were given in a thoroughly skill
ed and musieianly manner.
Each member of the quartefte also sang
a solo. Miss Nichols displayed consider
able dramatic talent in her readings In
light comedy pieces Miss Nichols is par
ticularly pleasing. and her style is winning
and graceful.
The next attraction will take place
March 18th, when Mr.. Livingston Barbour
will appear in David Copperfield
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
THE COHEN co.
BUSINESS WANTS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE


WILL PAY $50 A MONTH TO BOARD
my family and coupe horse .sRobin, until
my return from France. about September
/, 1897. ] shall require him TO have good
care and moderate exercise In fair Wea-
my return for two horses, | Will sell Tor
SIS cash my late husbands trotting and
road mare Beautiful Belle fOaled May 8,
1890; bred and raised by the late Hon.
Leland Stanford. at his Palo Alto Farm,
California; sired by Enos; he by onward,
and he by George Wilkes; dam Berry by
Madrid Beautiful Belle Is Is 3-4 hands
high, bay color weighs LOO pounds. long,
flowing name and tail. handsome and
STYLISH natural roadster. twelve miles an
hour. and can trot a full mile on day OF
sale in 2:2O. She has no public record,
but trotted when purchased, fourteen
months ago. at a cost OF 1915, full mile
in 2l5 1-2 She must be seen and ridden
her absolutely sound and kind drives
with or without blinds; stands without
tying, and is reliable for a lady or in
yalid's use. She will only be sold al this
low figure TO a responsible party, who Will
board my horse Robin until my return.
for which I will have paid $50 each and
every month l prefer horses to go TO
the country. and will pay their expenses
both ways. Also. fine Falling-Top Buggy
made by Brewster. scarcely used; fine
set Of Harness Lap Robes, and Whip
WIN be sold for small sum OF $50. Call or
telegraph TO my residence l26 north Fir
square from Pennsylvania Railroad sta
ton and two squares from Reading Ter
ninal. Mrs. ISABELLE AGNEW.
NH got
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-06
Lies with the MarshnPs Office.

Mr.. b. Rand Wexford. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney. said yesterday that the
delay in dealing with the Anthonys, who
are alleged to be defrauding the govern
ment and defying the authorities in
Louisa county. was not caused through
his office. Ii was a matter for the Mar
shall 10 deal with and there was no rea-
son why the moonshners. If mOonshiners
they be. should not be brought TO Justice
Some Of the members of the family are
already resting under indictments, which
will be pressed If the men cap be brought
to Justice. Ii is within the power of the
Marshal, said Mr.. Welfor< TO swear in
deputies, or TO raise a posse. and take
the men by force, If there is any show OF