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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
THE CHEZ OPERATOR ARRESTED.
He Has Good supply of Materials,
hut Appears Serene.

Harry Johnson, or, as he calls himself,
Harry Sears, the man who was beng
sought for by the police, who believed
him to be a bogus check operator, was
arrested yesterday morning at a few
minutes before 10 o'clock in the vicinity
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio depot, ana
IL is believed that he was at the time
preparing TO shake the dust of this city
from his feet.
The man was located by Officer Logan
s. Robins. and was taken to the First
Police Station, where he was locked Up.
He will be In the Police Court this morn
ing, and has engaged MIR. Seaton to de-
fend him. Shortly after his arrest Ser
geant A. NJ. Tomlinson visited the station
and sent for the proprietor Of the
Economy Shoe Store, on whom the cheek
for SIS, which Is supposed TO be a bogus
one, was passed. This gentleman at onc3
identified the prisoner and after being
searched, the man was again locked up
He had been stopping at Murphy's Hotel
where he was registered under the name
OF Frank Thompson, and left there yes
terday morning with three satchels for
the Chesapeake and Ohio Depot. He was
accompanied by one Of the porters OF the
hotel, and when he arrived at the depot,
he said he believed he would go over TO
the Byrd-Street station 10 take the train.
In the mean time. officer Robins had got
ten on his track. The man went into a
saloon near the depot and when he
emerged therefrom he was placed under
arrest He did not ask why he was al
rested but went quietly TO the station
with the officer.
When his satchels were searched q
bottle Of red and a bottle OF black ink
were found. together with two pens, Il
box OF stencils, such as might be used 10
make up the certification stamp on the
face OF check, a hand stamp, and a
number OF blank checks on various banks,
some Of which had the certification stamp
on them.
The man also had in his pocket list or
the names of bank cashiers. among which
was one Richmond cashier. He had a
number OF letters all addressed 10
Clifford Lopez, and card OF Lopez &
Twombiy detectives, 239 Broadway, New
York. Among the letters were several
from his wife. These were addressed 20
-. Clifford Lopez" and In one the wife
complains that she has not seen her
: husband for seven weeks She signs her
self Mamie"
Lopez. or whatever his name may be,
was called upon by Dispatch man. who
talked with him some time. He was
elegantly dressed, and smiled very serene
~ as ne said he hoped TO come
PIT Of bis trouble ali right. Ha said he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
THE GROUND BROKEN.
FIRST STEP TOWARD BUILDING
THE UNION UNIVERSITY HERE.
INTERESTING EXERCISES HELD.
Addresses by Drs. Corey, Tent, Dick
fnson, Cooper, and Several Coiored
Ministerial Half Million Dollars
Provided For.

Ground was broken yesterday afternoon
for Union University. the institution Of
learning for colored people. TO be erected
on the brow of the hill north Of Harris
horn Memorial College. and the work
OF erecting the buildings will be pushed
forward as rapidly as possible. The ox-
cavators will so to work this morning
preparing for the foundation of the main
building.
The breaking Of ground yesterday was
attended with interesting exercises. in
which thanks were rendered for Divine
assistance. Speeches were made by vari-
Gus ministers, both white and colored,
and It was stated that the money for
prosecuting the work is in hand. Rev.
DIT. Corey. president Of the Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
In OUR SISTER CITY.
TUESDAYS NEWS CLEANED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE.
AFTERMATH OF THE SYKES FIRE
Firemen Worked Nearly Six Hours
Before All Was Extinguished-Loss
About sI,OOO-one BOY stones AM
other-PersonaIs and Briefs.

There is not much aftermath to the
disastrous fire in the wood and coal-yard
of Mr. ]. S. Sykes. of Manchester. early
Yesterday morning the principal Facts
having been told in yesterdays paper.
The fremen worked on the flames con-
stantly from few minutes bstore
o'clock A. NJ. till CHS. when the last spark
had been extinguished. Mr.. Sykes had a
number of men at work yesterday all
day cleaning up the debris. and he ex-
poets soon to have his yard in same con-
dition for business as before. The sheds
will be rebuilt at once, and the matter OF
filling them with wood is small one.
A calmer estimate Of the loss will place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
THE VARSITY ELEVEN.
Hard Practice-The Contest with
Princeton To-Day.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA, NO
vember 1.-(SpeciaL) 1.-THE University OF
Virginia football team INDUCED in a light
signal practice this afternoon before
taking the 5:4S northbound fast mail over
the Southern railway for princeton
where tomorrow they will give battle
to the Tigers. The special Pullman III
which they will travel will be run straight
through to Princeton without stop.
The eleven were put through hard and
faithful practice last week, and in the
game Saturday with the Columbia Uni
yersity team Of Washington total OF Al
points was run up, while the visitors
were kept from approaching anywhere
near the Orange and Blue goal Five
touchdowns were made with ease In the
first half.
The practice on the athletic field yes
terday afternoon was a hard one, and
was kept up until It was stopped by dark
ness Three touchdowns were scored by
the Varsity in rapid succession, without
once losing the ball after the Kick OH
The second eleven was powerless to check
the rushes of the Varsity backs
The team which will meet Princeton
tomorrow will be a different one from
that which lined up against Pennsylva-
MIA on October 18th. The line has been
strengthened by the substitution of Davis
at left guard and Willis at left end.
Cooke, who injured his arm in the game
with the Quakers, has not yet recovered
sufficiently to return to the line, His place
at right end will probably be taken by
Harris. SHIRLEY, the scrub quarterback,
has been showing up well in practice,
and will no doubt play that position
tomorrow The halves will be Moore and
Wills. Coleman will do the kicking.
The weight and positions of the players
who will line up against the Tigers to-
morrow are as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
The Ascent of Mont Blanc.
UOndon Times letter.


Any work which facilitates the ascent
OF great peak always excepting funic-
uiar railway 10 the top is a proper and
laudable undertaking, and climbers who
have recently asceEded Mont Blanc via
Bellevue and the Aiguille du Coulter will
have noticed with approval the works
which are being carried out by public
and private enterprise on this route. That
part Of the Improvement which is due 10
state initiative has, of course, nothing to
do with the tourist, for whom the French
Department Of Mountains and Forests,
like all self-respecting government Offices,
has profound Scorn, but With q more
serious matter. The sub-glacial reservoir
in the glacier de Tete-Rousse, the BURST
ing Of which inundated ST. GerVais-les-
Bains In 1892, is reforming, and after
some naturally anxious consideration the
engineers OF the department have decided
TO bore tunnel from the glacier OF Bion-
nassay which shall tap this reservoir
and allow the water TO escape, as fast
as IL collects, down the Bionnassay gla-
cler. This undertaking has necessitated
the construction OF a broad and easily
rising mule-trdck 20 the spot, with the
result that any ordinary walker will next
season be able TO go from ST. Garvais TO
the foot of the Aiguille du Coulter in five
TO six hours. and a practiced climber in
much less. The path was not quite fin
ished I'm mid-September, when VI. Feraud
took me up TO the glacier de Tete-ROusse
10 Inspect the NoIk Oh WHICH ne ~ ~
charge, but IL the fine weather lasts a
little longer the path should be finished
this season. That It has taken about twice
as much time and money as was cacu-
lated is merely 10 say that II Is an oEdi-
nary bit OF mountain engineering. The
immense cavity In the glacier, which Is
familiar by sight or photograph 10 all
visitors 10 Chamonix, has frozen over,
though it's edges can be easily traced,
and interest now centres In the wall OF
a. ~ oh hA IL
being bored A credit OF 5000 francs has
been voted for the making OF the tunnel.
which will perhaps. with economy and
good luck, be completed for 10000 francs.
SO far the work has been carried out,
without a single finger Of one OF his
men ying injured.
Apart from the visitors and residents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
Opportunity.

Master Of human destinies am l;
Fame. love, and fortune on my footsteps
wait.
Cities and fields / walk; / penetrate
Deserts and seas remote and passing by
Howell and mart and palace-soon or late
knock unbidden once at every gate.
II sleeping, wake; II feasting, rise. before
/ turn away. 1t Is the hour OF fate;
And those who follow me reach every
state
Mortals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death. But those who doubt or
hesitate.
Condemned 10 failure, penury, and woe,
Seek me In vain and uselessly implore.
answer not, and return no more
JOHN j. INGALLS,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
Married mt st. James Church.

Miss Victoria Crowder, very pretty
young lady of Church Hill, was married
to Mr.. William r. Cole Monday evening
in the parlors OF the parsonage OF ST
James Methodist church. Rev. w. H.
Beauchamp officiating. The groom is a
native of Halifax county, and the bride
Is originally from Dinwiddie, but since
their residence in Richmond they have
made many friends. who wish them a
voyage free from storms on the matri-
monial sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
neferee nernard auaIiaes.

Hon. George S. Bernard, OF Petersburg
qualified as referee in bankruptcy for
District No. of this judicial district
Yesterday This district comprises the
city of Petersburg and the counties oil
Dinwiddie, Prince George. Surry, sussex,
and Greenesyjlle. Mr.. Bernard gave bond
in the sum of 5000. with the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
as security.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02

was a travelling man. but declined 20
say what his particular line Is. or where
bis home is. He would not discuss his
case either. and though quite courteous,
WAS firm in his determination TO say
naught that might incrimlnate himself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
POLITICS IN ALEXANDRIA.
The Opening OF the Cnnvass--A DEM
Ocratlc Meeting.

ALEXANDRIA,, VA. November l.
CSpecial.)-The opening guns of the can
vass here were fired to-day when the
Warfield-Graves-Van Auken Republicans
issued their call, and the Democrats held
forth at the Opera-House. The kickers
call says they are individual Republicans
of the Eighth District. They sought a
man and found him in Edward Hughes,
who is brave enough To allow the use OF
his name as a candidate for Congress.
The Opera House was well-iilied FOR the
Democratic meeting The speakers were
Congressman Rixey, r. Walton Moore,
James Cation, and Judge McCabe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
An Important Dinercnce.

To make II apparent to thousands, who
think themselves III. that they are not af-
fiicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing. is to bring
comfort home TO their hearts, as costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
OF Figs. Manufactured by the California
Zig syrup Company only. and sold BIZ sl'
drtieetefz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
ears. severed their connection with that

years. severed their connection with that
institution to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges Christian left
yesterday evening for Newport News,
where they will reside in future.
Mr.. r. S. Tuck, a well-known business
man of Richmond, was here to-day to
see Mr.. n. L. Henley
Miss Annie Mayo leaves on the 7th Of
this month for an extended visit 10 rela-
tives in Washington and Annapolis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
FUNERAL OF MRS. KERsE.

The funeral OF Mrs Margaret Kerse.
who died at her residence, No. 500 Louis
lana street, on Monday, will take place
from ST. Patricks church this morning
at o'clock, with requiem mass.
Deceased was an estlmable lady, and
during her long Illness she bore her suf-
fering with a fortitude and resignation
truly beautiful. She leaves four children
Mrs. S. ii. Quackenbos, Mrs. James D.
Tresnon; Sergeant James II. kerse, Rich
mond police. and Mr.. T. l.. kerse.
The following gentlemen Will act as
pall-bearers: Messrs. Daniel Higgins
Thomas German, Michael Connrs
Thomas Davis. George Cunningham, John
Smith, William Powers, and Edward Don
aEoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02

church. and the funeral took place from
that church yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. q. ~e-----
The funeral Of Mr.. Michael J: DAILY VIII
take place from st. Peters Cathedral this
morning at 10 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02
Tn. Ess-Layers of Maine

CNew York TimesO la,
Maine has taken a census VI
and finds Il has l,b7l.2oz OF thV''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02

building of the new statlon-house In the
First District
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02

Try Grape Tobacco. It's nav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-02

For good chew try Grape Tobaceo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
A Gala Occasion.

1T is the intention of the directors of
the new Grand opera house to make
the opening night, November 10th, q
gala occasion. They will therefore en-
large the orchestra, have had engraved
some beautiful souvenir programs, and
will in many ways beautify the theatre
with flowers and foliage.
The tickets which will be in the ma
ture Of o souvenir, will be placed on
sale at Neufert's Thursday morning,
November 8, at 10 o'clock. The prices
which have been agreed upon will be
from SO cents to 50 according to the
location. The scale is considerable
higher than the regular prices but not
nearly as high a. other theatre OPEN
ings have been; and seems to be within
the reach Of all as any seat in the house
Is good and respectable. The dollar
seats will be as desirable aud as well
situated as the 81 ones.
The directors have completed the
house in Q much more elaborate and
metropolitan manner than was first in
tended which has cost money and 1t is
hoped and expected that Decorah and
vicinity will respond in its usual free
and generous manner, by buying seats
early which will in manner repay the
opera house company, who have put
both time and money! in the enterprise
gratituously for the pride and glory Of
Decorah. We assure our people that
they cannot afford to miss this treat.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Property Owners in the City of De.
corah and West Decorah.

In the ordinance passed by the city
council October 12, 1898, Rule 8, of Sec
ton 1, reads as follows:
1.-THE owners of any premises now or
hereafter supplied with water from the
water system of this city will be held
responsible tor all water and meter
rents, chargeable to his or her premises
whether occupied by themselves or by
tenants"
The above rule went into effect i'm
mediately after publication, but the
committee would call especial aIten-
ton to the owners of property, that,
commencing with November 1st, 1898,
they will be looked to for water and
meter rents, and not the tenants.
All water rents are due six months in
advance, payable November lst and
May lst, at the city clerks Office. and
If not paid within ten days, ten per
cent. penalty will be added.
When the water is measured by
meter, the bills must be paid monthly;
and rental Of twenty cents per month
will be charged-in addition to water
rents-for the use of each meter.
w. e. TEsKEY, Water
GEORGE BERNArz, Works
o. q. ARNESON, Committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
UNITARIAN CONFERENCE
Brief Report of the Session Held in
This City Last Week, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursda

The conference of Unitarian and otll
er independent churches was held in
Unity church last week. A similar
congress of wider interest had been held
at Omaha the previous week which de-
pleted the usual attendance at this
state conference. Twenty-Five dele.
gates were present representing sixteen
churches and societies. The conference
enjoyed the presence Of Rev. DR.. Gro
theirs, OF Cambridge, Mass, and DR.,
Gould, of Chicago.
Three sessions were held each day
commencing Tuesday afternoon and
closing Thursday evening. Aside from
the usual business Of the conference
many addresses and papers were given
covering wide range of topics. Re.
ports from churches showed vigorous
and growing condition.
The most important missionary en-
terprise inaugurated was the purchase
of church property in Iowa City. 1t is
the policy Of the Unitarian church to
maintain, by endowment, if necessary,
q vigorous movement in every import
ant university town.
The most pleasant social feature of
the conference was the banquet served
by Unity Circle" on Wednesday even
ing.
A promising young minister was or
dained to the ministry Tuesday even
ing, the Rev. E. M. Hodgin, who has
entered the pastorate at Humboldt.
Hon. ]. III. Funk, Of Iowa Falls, did
not arrive and his topic "Why do not
men attend church," was ably present
ed by Revs. Judy, Gorden and Clute on
Thursday evening.
The conference was q success in prac-
tical results and has proved great in
spiration to the local Unity church.
Next year the conference will be held
at Humboldt, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
and others.
Republican Meetings.

Several very interesting republican
meetings have been held In the county
during the past week. On Wednesday
and Thursday evenings, Hon. Frank
Forbes spoke at Hesper and Frank
VILE, respectively, Hon. Ole O. Roe ct
Kendallville on Friday, at Button
Saturday, and at Nordness Monday;
and Hon. B. F. Clayton at Castalia
las night. Mr.. Clayton will also speak
at Kidgeway tonight. We hear ex-
cellent reports from the meetings held.
The attendance was good In most cases,
and the audiences listened to fair
minded and convincing discussions of
the issues.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
Will Close Opening Night.

Oct. q, 1898.
The New Grand Opera House will be
dedicated and opened Saturday even-
ing, Nov. 10th. As this will be an inn
portant event in Deeorah, is is reason
able to expect that all who possibly
can, will want to attend, and so that
we, as well as our employees may be
able to be present, we agree to close our
stores at S:15 o'clock on that evening:
Ben. Bear. NJ. j. SOukup.
l.. A. Marsh. n. j. Hutchinson.
q. N. Goddard. John Hexom.
Vance Bros. NJ. T. Torsen,
]. Jackwitz. Iver Larsen.
Larsen Bros. Chas. Hegner.
d. e. Reed. X. I. Haugen.
Ernest Hegner N. X. Groff
and others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02
DOES NOT WANT TT.
One 0fthe Prominent Farmers of Pleas
ant Township Opposes the Court
House Proposition.
LOCUST, Iowa, OCT. %, 1898

LOCUST, Iowa, OCT. %, 1898.
EDITORS PUBLIC OPINION:
Election day is drawing near, and as
no one has protested yet against build
ing new court house, it is high time
to have the sentiment of the majority
of farmers Of this county for building
new court house published in plain,
common language.
The agitators for q new court house
claim that the public demands it. This
is not so. They want to saddle the
county with $75, 900 bonds and the bal
ance that is needed to finish it, we do
not know how much. They are work
ing for their own interest. They bring
up Tom. Dick and Harry to say what
a loss there would be if the court house
would burn. But, must it burn? If
there is not enough room to protect the
books and documents, build a vault
large enough to store everything but
what is daily needed and for the others
there is ample room.
1t Is also said there is such fine site
for court house. Many a man has
fine site for house or barn and cannot
build unless he gives mortgage to get
money to do so. So in this case; it is
mortgaging the county to build q new
court house. Ifa new court house will
make it easier for the city people to do
their business in the court house; if it
will bring more trade to the city and
enhance the property, then let the city
pay half the tax as the city would have
the benefit ofa new court house. Many
an outsider is only stepping into the
court house in paying his taxes. Now
they propose to give number of years.
time to pay the bonds. The longer the
time the better for those that secure the
bonds.
They will make it easy for the tax
PAYERS in giving time. 1t is much the
same as with the man that wanted to
cut off his dogs tail, and thinking it
would hurt him to cut It all at once, he
cut off q short piece now and then un-
til he had it all of.
The population has not increased
much for the last twenty years SO there
cannot be much more business to do in
the court house than in years past.
Dear voter, did you ever figure the cost
to build new court house? Why, it
would settle debt of nearly four dol
lars on every man, woman and child,
and from $40 to $25 on every thousand
dollar assessment. The yearly interest
on the sum would be $1,000 to $4,000.
We have enough taxes to pay now. Is
our state, county and city of Decorah
out of debt? If 40, vote for it. II not,
then let the voters cry halt. 1t seems
the tendency Of the present time is
bonds and trusts.
Therefore, dear voter, consider'what
you are doing when you 60 to thepolla.
The financial question is to be decided
again. Not the national. but the coun-
ty's: not the gold standard nor the sill
yer 16 to 1, but the bonds, 20 or 25 to l.
Yours Truly,
GEO. A. PFISTER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02

SPAIN relinquishss claim and her
sovereignty over and title to Cuba,
Porto Rico and the island In the La
drones Guam-is to be ceded to the
United States. Thus far have the
peace commissioner agreed. Spain
gives up the contention that the United
States should assume al or any part Of
the Cuban debt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02

A.. J. ANDERs, Of Oelwein, democrat
ic nominee for district judge, positively
refuses to accept the nomination and
has requested the secretary Of state ia
omit his name from the official ballot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-02


. woman tramp which has just passed
through that county and thence north
towards Minnesota. To the distinc-
tion Of being veritable tramp the wo-
man lays the claim and has been
"tramping it" for number Of years.
She is we'll advanced In years, and in
touring the country has depended on
the charity of the kindly In all sec
tions. She first appeared at Ackley,
where she appealed to the citizens tor
aid. It was granted. and seemingly
thankful for the favors received, start
ed for this place. After brief sojourn
hers she climbed on the top Of q box
car in the Burlington yards and rode
north ON the Pacific division. She was
next heard of at West Bend, where her
appeal for assistance was rewarded by
Q generous hand, and, with collec-
ton taken for her benefit, she was sent
to Worthington, Minn., where she
claimed to have friends. This plea ID
made In every town, and her appeal
for assistance is always commensurate
with the distance she has to travel,
and the town just In advance on her
route always has friends that will help
her. Arriving there, charitable hu.
manity comes to her aid, and. with
grateful expressions for the sympathy
shown, she departs for greener fields,
It h evident she is tramp, pure aNd
slmple, and that the instinct for travel
u 9 stroug In her nature - In those q
|hss bgother hoboea.