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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
n special tax being levied IN oroer "
support tho Confederate veterans
TAKE CARE or THE HOME.


TAKE CARE OF THE HOME.
Mr.. Wilson was opposed TO doing any
thing 10 cripple the Soldiers HoIne. ~ ~
compared that splendid institution AZ
Hamilton. which he had recently visited
TO Lee Camp Soldiers Home, and pic
tured In graphic Language the men strut
ting around down there in fine blue uni-
forms. and walking among flowers Dlooh-
ing in the month Of February he knew
where the money was 10 be gotten "lth
which TO maintain the soldiers Home ana
to pay the pensions. "Cut down the APP
preparation to the University OF virginia,
he declared. Reduce the appropriation 10
the William and Mary College, ne saiu'
"and that doctors business over yoD-
der"
Senator Foster said he was an old Con-
federate soldier. but he warned the Dooy
from endeavOring TO cripple The lhs1i,u'
tions of learning. The young generation
were I'm the majority now. and they would
strike back II trodden upon. He cautioned
the body to 20 slow. and warned tnem
not to strike one blow at these institu-
tions II they did. said he. you VIII 20
down in a defeat worse than that at Ap-
pomattox."
Captain Minter thought as the Univer-
slty of Virginia and other like institu-
tions were not a part of the pubic iree-
school system. their appropriations coulo
be reduced, i'm the face Of the circum-
stances. At present these institutions
We're like barons OF old. demanding cer-
tain portion of the earnings OF the people
FRAME A GENERAL BILL.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Pitcher a commit
tee was appointed to meet to-day and de-
eide upon some general pension Dill.
which will do away with the necessity or
SO many private bills Of relief and estab-
lish an equitable system The chairman
appointed the following committee: Sena-
tors Clement, Southall and Foster; Dele
gates Minter, Featherston, and P1lcher.
The body then adjourned TO meet again
Tonight at O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
HIS HOTEL BILL NOT PAID.
A Young Man Arrested at the Lex
ington Inst Night.

A. f. Johnson alias Ralston, a young
man of respectable appearances and well
dressed, who claims TO represent John J.
Keller & Co., dye-dealers, Of New York,
was arrested last night at the Lexington
Hotel. charged with failure TO settle his
bill of $50. He was taken to the Second
Station-HOuse. and not bailed.
johnson claims TO be a native OF New
Jersey, and 10 have expected a remit
tance from his firm soon after his arrival
here. a few days ago. Suspicion seems
first 10 have pointed TO Johnson because
OF the fact that a check rendered by him
and bearing the endorsement OF q Rich
mOnd man was not hOnOred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

WASHINGTON. d. c.. February a.
Representative Barrett of Massachusetts,.
has introduced a resolution allowing the
Naval Affairs Committee 10 incorporate
In the naval appropriation bill provision
for an appropriation, not TO exceed $685.
coo, for new dry-dOcks. or extensions OF
existing ones. at Boston, New York, Nor
folk, Port Royal, New Orleans, and Mare
Island Cal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
pesperado Kills -Four Men.

LINCOLN. NEB., February pa spe-
cial from Alma. the county seat OF Har-
Ian county. says Word has Just been been
Thomas Ford. who last week cut the
throat of his brother-in-law. escaped from
iail to-day, and killed four men before
he could be overpowered. There is in
tense excitement here. and the Sheriff
has left for Mascot" Alma Is not
night telegraph office, and further details
cannot be obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
Hostiiities Between Costa Riea and
Nicaragua Imminent.

COLON, COLOMBIA. February Bad
vices from Port Llmon to-day announce
that war is imminent between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua. This grows out OF the
fact that Costa Rica allowed Nicaraguan
rebels 10 cross the frontier. The Mica
raguan Government has since driven them
back into Costa Rica. The British cruiser
Cordelia sailed for Port Lmon on Mon
dav.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
HINTON. NEW RIVER & WESTERN.
Work of Building This Road, IL Is
said, to Begin at Once

CINCINNATI. February pa special
to the Commercial Tribune from Charles
ton, w. Va, says a deed OF trust has
been admitted TO record i'm the Summer
County Courts clerks Office in favor of
the Central Trust Company. TO secure a
loan Of $60,0 900 to- the Hinton, New River
and Western Railroad Company.
1t IS said that the work Of building the
road will begin at once. IL is To iun
from Petersburg, Va, down the New river
TO Hinton, and thence branch will run
TO the headwaters OF the Coal river. and
down that stream 10 St. Adams and 10
Charleston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
THE LAKE CITY HORROR.
Reward offered for Arrest and con-
viction of aiur'ierers.

WAsHINGTON, ID. c., February D.
The Postmaster-Generai mas onereu
reward Of $500 for the arrest ana conNi.
ton Of the persons VINO ourneu the poS',
office at Lake City on Monday night ana
a reward of $500 for the arrest and CON
Seton NJ the persons who murdered the
nostmaster at the same time. lie mas
also issued an order TO discontinue tHe
office M Lake City from this time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
HE CUT THE COOKS THROAT.
After Doing This, Williams Jumps
Ont the window and Escapes.

Ont the WInUOW ma EBcHptNs
That William Stanton is not dead and
Alonzo Williams is not a. murderer is not
the fault of the latter
Stanton is the cook at the negro aims
house, and Williams a man about 20
years old. has been an inmate of the in
stitution for some time, and has been one
OF StantOns assistants. The two had
words last night just before II o'clock,
and a serious tragedy followed.
Williams had gone to bed. but, donning
his outer garments In a hurry. he grab
bed razor, and drew the sharp edge
across the throat Of Stanton. Blood flow
ed freely, and. thinking he had mortally
wounded his man, Williams jumped out
of the window and escaped
DR.. Nuckols was hastily summoned.
and sewed up the gaping wound in the
cooks throat, and he will recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
GENERAL GORDON SERIOUSLY ILL.
Unable to Keep IA Lecture Engnge-
ment in Toledo.

TOLEDO February 23.-General Cor
don. the distinguished ex-Confederate sol
der, was expected to lecture here last
evening. Every seat in the Valentine
Theatre had been sold in advance. Late
I'm the afternoon telegram was received
announcing that General Gordon nad oeeh
taken suddenly i'll at Port Huron. Mlcn.'
and was unable to travel any further'
private advices are to the ehect that
General Gordon is seriously sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
MRS. AMANDA HoGE DEAD.
Funeral Here To-Morrow Aiter-
noon-Hr. Charles Hasker.

noon-Hr. Charles Hnsker.
WASHINGTON, February 3.-(speciail
Mrs Amanda Hoge. Of Richmond, dled
Yesterday at the residence of her son-in-
law. Rev. J. A. Taylor, 1853 Pierce Pace
Her remains will be taken 10 Richmond,
and the funeral services viii De nelu az
the ESrst Raptjst church Friday afternoon
at o'clock. ,,s 4.
the guest OF his friend. Mr.. T.. G. Crump.
ON Capitol Hill. Mr.. Hasker was one OF
the officers Of the Merrimac, ana one Oh
the last TO leave II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
MERRITT COMING SOUTH
To Inspect Coast Defences-His
Regular Annual Trip.

NEW YORK. February 2.-Major-Gene-
raj Merritt commander of the Depart
ment of the East. leaves to-day for an
inspection Of the defences on the Atlantic
coast south of New York. His route Is
understood to include Atlanta. New Or
leans. Mobile. Pensacola, and savannah,
these cities being visited in the order
named. -. c....-.t
announced that his trip was his regular
annual inspection. which he had mad III
concentration for about two months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

PADUCAH. KY. February @.-Two
negroes Orchard Allen and Tom Holmes)
were lynched at Mayheld, KY. tonight
Allen robbed house, and Holmes killed
his wife six months ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
The Good. Muct Go.

Entire stock of Mems Furnishing Goods
at and below cost To close business.
Store Fixtures, Showcases, Counters,
and Shelving for sale at very small prices.
r. LESLIE SPENCE,
nc east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

Miss Sexton, an expert corset-fitter OF
New York. IS at rhalhimer Brothers, 10
fit the w b. and La Vida Corsets and
give any information In regard 10 them
for three days more 1if
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

Einel Tower Fruit Juices are prepared from
ripe fruit juices aud other wholesome ingre-
dents PURCELL, LADD & Co, Sole Agents-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
Mnehiaa Sails for Norfolk.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February "a
The Machias has sailed from Funchal
Madeira, for Norfolk. returning from a
long tour or the Asiatic Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

Ono SAFgR REMEDY can 10 had for Coughs and
Colds. OF any trouble Of the Throat than
" Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHkS" Price 2sc.
Sold only In boxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

NORFOLK. VA, February 2S.-tSpe-
al.)-The Terror has not left the e'navy-
yard. and Is not expected TO do 80 to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
The Weather.

1 WASHINGTON. February "a
IEkIR Forecast for Thursday:
For Vlrginia--Threatenin wea-
I ther in the early hsorning. fol-
lowed BY fair. warmer weather; southerly
winds.
For North enthusiastically fair
weather; southwesterly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
state Of thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

Double VioIets, soc. "a Hundred.
Roses. $50 a dozen
VI. n WITTY,
Nos. 903 east Main street.
and 2i5 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. the old reliable,
viii cure eyerx case Of cough or cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

snaii be subslsted on board one OF the
wrecking steamers.
THE TERROR.
Ine big doubie-mrrcted monitor Ter
ror remains under orders to stay al
Hampton Roads until further notice. Il
Is likely that she will be sent to take the
place OF the Maine IN the North Atlantic
squadron, II not needed elsewhere imme-
oa'eiy' The officials, however are 10th
10 cucumber the battieships and speedior
cratt with the Terror. as she might re-
tard the execution Of manoeuvres.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
REQUIsITION ISSUED.

The Governor yesterday ordered re-
duisition issued for Fred. Prendergrass,
now I'm custody in Mckinney, Tex,
charged with the murder OF AsDury
Starnes, in Scott county, several months
ago.
Starnes was sitting at his fireside short
ly after dark. when he was summoned
to the door by some one calling When
he opened it. two men covered him with
revolvers, and ordered him TO throw up
his hands. Asbury sprang back in the
house, when the men fired through the
door, breaking his arm. He then ran out
Of his house by a back way, but the
men found him hiding behind a stump
not far off. and shot him to death.
They then returned to the house, ana
made Mrs. Starnes and her daughter give
up all the money there was in the house,
amounting to about $50. They were MASK
ed and neither Mrs. Starnes nor her
daughter could recognize them. They had
carpets tied on their feet TO prevent
trail being made, but pieces of these were
worn off in walking. and by this means
the keen-scented mountaineers trailed
them to the house OF Jack PendletOn, the
father-in-law of Prendergrass. Prender-
grass had seen the men following his
trail. and went 10 a nearby store, and
purchased some- ammunition. saying he
was going to aid i'm the search. He has
not been seen In Virginia since.
PARDONED WHEN DYING.
Governor Tyler yesterday granted a
was dying OF consumption In the Danville
Jail, where he was serving a 60-day term
for petit larceny. Telegrams from the
Commonwealth Attorney and Chief OF
Police said that If the pardon were not
granted very quickly it would be too late.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
For Diseases of the Liver, stomach,
and kidneys

the Water OF the 1reenbrier White Sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable In Amorics.
PURCELL, LADD 8 Co. Wholesals Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24
WILL VETO RossLyN BILL TODAY.
Thought Governor TyIer's Mind is
Made Up--Reauisition Granted.

It is believed that Governor Tyler VIII
return to the Senate to-day without ms
approval the bill incorporating the town
of Rosslyn, against which there has been
such strong objection urged.
Mr.. Samuel G. Brent, of Alexandra
who wishes to have the town incorpo-
rated. visited Governor Tyler last night,
out received from him no intimation that
the bill would be allowed TO become
la
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

state Of thermometer;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-24

Sensational reports having peen s ciscu,
lated that Senator Hanna had eNplesssu
the belief that a conflict Det"een tn'
United States and Spain was 'il'nl''1n', n,,l,
the attention OF the senator was Vsaeu .s's'
- ~ ,tern he emphaticalIy denied them,
s.'.,,ne. ~ do not believe there IS any
thinc IN the Maine incident. or IN our
,cnNcIUDED on THIRD PAGEl
Evening journal., 1898-02-21
senntor Allen,a 1ntentlons.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The diplo-
matte and consular and the military
Appropriation bills will be considered
and passed by the senate during the
week. There Will be more or less debate
in executive session Of the Hawaiian
annexation treaty, and speeches viii be
made on the claim Of Mr.. Corbett to
seat in the senate on the appointment
Of the governor Of Oregon. The Corbett
matter viii not be pressed, except to the
end Of having the speeches so far dis
posed of as TO make sure of getting
vote at the time fixed-a week from
today. The expectation Is that the bill
making appropriation for the consular
md diplomatic service bill be made the
basis for considerable debate.
1t IS understood TO be Senator Aliens
intention to make an effort to secure the
incorporation in the bill as an amend
ment Of his provision for the recognition
OF Cuban belligerency, and if he should
make this effort the result might be a
general discussion Of the Cuban ques-
tion. While however this is among
the possibilities. it does not at this time
appear probable, for the senate is not
now in a mood for the opening of this
question pending the Maine investiga-
tion; so that If IT should be taken up
this week, there would have to be a
quite radical change in sentiment.
There are some senators, however.
who are dcsrous OF having the subject
debated, and they may force the issue.
AS Mr. Aliens amendment was adverse
" reported from the committee on for
eign relations. Senator Hale win raise
point of order against it. This the
vice president will sustain, and Mr. AL
len win Of course appeal. There win be
lstubborn opposition TO such an amend
ment II offered and the contest may be
an animated one If Mr. Allen persists in
his purpose. Independently of the Gu
ban amendment. the diplomatic bill Is
likely TO cause debate on other ques-
tions. II seldom gets through the sen
ate without being made the basis OF
more or less general discussion of the
country's foreign policy.
Evening journal., 1898-02-21
SENATE And HOUSE.
stirring Debate on Cuban AZ
fairs May Be Precipitated.
IMPORTATION READY FOR CONGRESS-.
sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Part of
Programme For Lower Body-senate
VIII Discuss Hawaii and Corbett
Among Other Matters.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Unless the
Cuban question or some phase of the
Maine disaster should come before the
house this week, the time viii be de-
voted, nominally at least, to the sundry
civil appropriation bill.
This bill will be reported to the house
at once II IS a very voluminous meas
ure, containing all the odds and ends
Of appropriations, as its name indicates,
and Is usually productive OF more pro-
tracted contests than any other appro-
prlation bill. 1t is understood that the
information regarding the situation in
Cuba, asked for last week by the house,
has been prepared by the state depart
ment and is ready for transmittal.
Some of the consular reports bearing
on the situation have been edited in
places, but It is said that the situa-
tion as presented probably will call
for some action, and If the information
goes to the house this week an effort
may be made to get it before the house
In some manner.
For this reason, and in view of the
condition Of public sentiment pending
the result Of the official investigation
into the cause Of the disaster to the
Maine, 1t Is considered probable that the
answer Of the state department will be
withheld for several days. In the face
Of the catastrophe which has occurred
the members of the house who have
usually rushed to the fore on the occa-
sion Of any sensational development,
either in foreign or domestic affairs,
were ominously silent last week.
The extreme gravity Of the situation
and the farreaching consequences of
hasty or i'll considered action tended to
disarm them, but at any time during
the consideration of the appropriation
bin, where the greatest latitude in de-
bate is allowed, O stirring discussion in
volving the recent sensational develop
ments in Cuba may be precipitated.
But those in authority, by keeping the
appropriation bin in the right of way.
can easily prevent actual action by the
house IL they 50 desire. and the prevail
ing opinion of the conservative leaders
on both sides is that both action and
agitation are out Of place until all the
facts upon which a calm judgment can
be predlcated are known.
Evening journal., 1898-02-21
ROCHEFORTCHEERED
Prison Gates Close on the
Partisan Editor.
WELCOMED IN HONOR BY WARDERS.
Meanwhile the Crowd Outside HowIs Itself
Hoarse In His Honor and Varies
Things by the Usual Cry OF
.sDeath 20 the JexEs.r

PARIS, Feb. 21.-Two thousand peo-
pie assembled yesterday in front OF the
st. Pelagle prison (well known as a
prison for offending journallsts) to greet
NJ. Henri Rochefort, editor Of The In
transigeant. on entering to serve. a sem
tence Of five days Imprisonment for
libeling NJ. Joseph Reinach, Conserva-
tive deputy for the district Of Digne and
editor Of The Republique Francalse, by
charging him with intending to prove
the innocence Of Alfred Dreyfus by the
use Of forged documents
At frst there were no signs Of force
to. preserve order, but as the crowd in
creased q company Of Republican
guards headed by buglers and drum
mers. a detachment of police and two
squadrons Of cuirassiers were drawn up
on each side the square in front Of the
prison. The troops were received with
cries Of 'Vive parmeel" 1t was
o'clock before NJ. Rochefort arrived. The
crowd hocked around his carriage,
shouting "Vive Rocheforti" and "Vive
Ia Communel" the police being power
less to restrain them NJ. Rochefort
alighted. waving his handkerchief, and,
escorted by the people, walked to the
prison gates. About so of his friends,
including NJ Ernest Roche, one Of the
deputies for Paris; the editor Of Jour
and the assistant editors of Intransi-
geant, accompanied him inside the
building amid continuous cheers from
the populace.
The warders, with the governor Of the
prison at their side, were waiting, cap
in hand, and respectfully received the
prisoner. The crowd meanwhile dis
persed, singing "The Carmagnole" and
shouting "Vive Rocheforti" and 'Vlve
Ia Communel" and completely blocking
traffic on the Rue Monge. So far,
though there was much excitement. the
crowd was good humored.
Suddenly a new gathering of 5000.
headed by NM. Millevoye, Thiebaud and
Regis, marched toward the Pantheon.
yelling Down with zolai" and Death
to the Jewsi" The police formed across
the road and stopped the progress Of the
demonstrators. NM. Thiebaud and
Millevoye began haranguing the crowd
from some steps. despite the efforts of
! the police to dislodge them. They ad-
vised the crowd to disperse in orderly
| fashion, but to keep on shouting loyal
cries and to reserve its strength for an
other occasion. Thiebaud eulogized NJ.
( Rochefort as "the man who will toll
( the knell OF the Jews"
Finally the mob dispersed. amid
/ shrouts Of "Conspuez Zolal" and SIM
/ liar cries. NM. Millevoye and Thiebaud
went to the police station to demand
! the Liberation Of q dozen people, includ-
/ Ing the editor of Petit Parisien, arrested
in the course Of the demonstration.
Evening journal., 1898-02-21
Troubles Of KIondIIse steamer.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Feb. 21-
The steamer North Pacific from Seattle
en- route to Alaska, is still here and is
likely TO remain for some time. Half
way across the straits of Fuca the
steamer was forced to put back on nc
count of the heavy sea, which caused
her to ship large quantities of water
Then all but three of the steamers s
crew deserted her, and also the pas
sengers, who numbered 800 They de-
cline TO proceed farther on this steam
er. as they are convinced that she is
not seaworthy. The managers tele-
graphed to Seattle for new crew I'm
less prevented 10y the authorities. the
managers say that they viii start north
as soon as the new crew arrives and
the weather moderates and that the
passengers who DO not want TO go can
stay behind. but no money will be re-
funded