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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
CHICAGO Livegtock Market.

Chicago, March ..
HOGS-Receipts 50, 900: left over. ], 500.
Market rather slow steady to shade lower.
Light, So. 1898. 971a: mixed, S3S0Q4; heavy,
So. 7564O5; rough, SO. 75Q3.S5.
CATTLF-Receipts, 5000. Steady to a
shade lower Beeves SO. 90d5.5O cows and
heifers, 81. 25G4. so; Texas steers, SO. 60Q4.50;
stockers and feeders. SO. 50n4.60.
SHEEP-Receipts, Is COO. Market steady
Native sheep, So. 35d475; westerns, $500
$50: lambs, $440d5.60.
Official yesterday:
HOGS-Receipts, q. ISL: shipments, 5,07S
CATTLE-Receipts, 2,7S9; shipments, l.
sHEEP-Receipts 1929; shipments, l.
'OG ESTIMATED receipts of hogs tomorrow,
30 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23

The Euterpe club enjoyed one of the
most pleasant dances of the series at
Hudson's hall Tuesday evening.
Those who danced were: Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Woolverton,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
Hurd, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H Foster,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. p. Hillyer, Col. and
Mrs. J. w. F. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs.
w T Roehr, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Shu-
bert, Mr. and Mrs J. H. Wetherell. Mr..
and Mrs. L. D. Reel, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
~ Wingert, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Kellogg,
Mrs. c. A Fellows, Miss Anna Dunn,
Mr.. Lon Davis, Mr.. Mart Wikidal and
Mr.. Glen Hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
TROOPERS GO EAST.
Artillerymen From Ft. Sheridan
Transferred to Fl. SIocum.

Chicago. March 23.-Nine troopers of
light battery A, Second artillery, U. S.
A, will leave Fort Sheridan today for
Fort Slocum, N. Y, where they will en-
ter the new artillery regiments, the Sixth
and Seventh, to assist in the work of drill
ing and organizing recruits. They will
be given nOn-cOmmissioned offices in the
new regiments. This is the second squad
of Fort Sheridan men ordered to the sea-
board garrisons within two weeks 81 SOL
diers having been sent with a similar
purpose about a fortnight ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
THE MA1NE,s DEAD.
The Official Report Makes the Num-
Der 266.

Havana, March 23.-Chaplain Chadwick
has completed his mortuary report, which
shows that 257 men and two officers per-
ished in the catastrophe, six succumbed
to their injuries while lying i'll in the San
Ambrose hospital and one died on the
Spanish transport; III bodies have been
recovered from the wreck. of which 81
have been Identified 161 have been buried
at Colon cemetery and IL at Key West.
This is the official report, made public,
after careful correction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Pneumonia Cured.

Mrs. A. J. Lawrence, of Beaver, Pa,
says: Brazilian Balm brought me out
of a severe attack of pneumonia in
splendid shape. 1t is a wonderful rem
edy for coughs and lung troubles. Also,
for outward use, for burns, cold-sores,
and chapped hands and face, it cures
like magic. It is invaluable in the
family .
Sold by druggists. A. J. Arnold &
Son wholesale agents. Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
TERROR ORDERED SOUTH.
She Will Join Sicard's Squadron at
Kew West

Washington. March 23-Secretary
Long today telegraphed orders to
Capt. Ludlow of the monitor Terror,
now at New York, to proceed at once
to Key West and to report to Admiral
Sicard. The Terror will be perma-
nently attached to the squadron at Key
West. 1t is said that she takes the
place of the Massachusetts and Texas
which have gone to Hampton Roads
and that this move has been contem-
plated for more than a week.
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UP TO HER NECK.
CONTINUED from First Page.1

water today. Heavy damage will result
The Fort Wayne road is unable to move
trains either east or west, the tracks be-
ing in many places under water. A cloud
burst seems to have struck the Cleveland,
Canton & Southern railroad ne9r Sherrods-
Vile, as portions of the track are entirely
washed away.
Dayton O., March 2S-Riverdale is
flooded by the breaking of the levee of
hydraulic canal. Miami City levees are
lea king and in danger. The damage will
be tremendous. The river is still rising
and it is raining. A thousand families
are suffering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Nc Storm Isl Ouer

Weather Observer T.B. Jennings saws
that the axis of the cold wave passed
Topeka Tuesday evening about dark.
From that time the temperature rose
slightly. The minimum temperature
Tor the night was 16 degrees. The air
will continue to grow warmer. and Mr.
Jennings says that fair weather may
be expected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
NOTICE.
Offce of Commissioners Of Elections,

Office of Commissioner of Elections,
Topeka. Kan. March 23rd. 1898
Notice is hereby given that the regis
tration books will be at the following
named places on Thursday, March z4th,
from 8 q. to p. m:
Jordan's. hall, 1179 Lincoln, n. D. Nc
Ginley-
Gish's drug store, 800 East Fourth, VIII
Gish.
y osborn's store. 17O1 Kansas avenue. r.
L. L. T YOUNT
Commissioner of Elections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
THE ARMY BILL.
Military Affairs Committee Make a
Favorable Report.

Washington, March 23.-The military
affairs committee of the house completed
consideration of the army reorganization
bill and ordered a favorable report upon
it. AS agreed upon, only few changes
were made. The section authorizing the
president to recruit the skeleton regi-
ments lin time of war was changed so
a 5 to make it more specific, limiting such
authorization to a time of actual hostili-
ties. after a declaration of war had been
made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. March %.
WHEAT-Weak. No. / hard 9OQ91c: No.
2 SSd S9c: No 3. S60S71ac: No red, 94q95c;
No 2 93a95c; No. 3, 91Q92c; No. 2 spring,
S7GSSc: No. 8. S5dS61zc.
CORN-Active, steady to &c higher. No.
mixed 26d2614c.
OATS-F'frm. No. 2 white, 28c.
HAY-steady. choice timothy. ss5Oas;
BUTTEREFir nm Creamery scarce. 100
1870: dairy, 140f16c.
EGGS-Unchange Fresh, Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
e.Amonp the Ozarks-y

is an attractive and interesting book
with views of South Missouri scenery
1t pertains to Embarrassing in that great
fruit belt of America, the southern slope
of the Ozarks. and is of interest to fruit
growers and to every farmer and home
seeker looking for a farm and a home.
Mailed free. Address,
J. z. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23

Liverpool: Wheat steady to turn dearer-
New York: The general verdict among
traders last evening was that yesterday
market was the most unsa tisfac Glory IN
every respect since last summers begin
ming of speculative inactivity, but there
was good reason for its being So The
Maine report, for which all who ever have
any interest in stocks have been generally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
TO MAN NEW CRUISER.
Blue Jackets Leave Brooklyn for
PHILADELPHIA

New York, March 23.-About los blue
jackets from the Brooklyn navy yard
left today for Philadelphia in charge of
petty officers. It is understood the
men are for the Columbia and Ninneap-
oils, now at the League island navy
ward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Saved A BOYS Life.

Mrs. Captain H. Hubbard, of Milford,
Del, saws: Brazilian Balm saved my
boys life. He began just like the one
we lost with Group. We gave him a few
doses. He quickly dropped to sleep,
and was all right in the morning"
Sold by druggists. A J. Arnold &
Son. wholesale agents, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
PURITAN ORDERED SOUTH
Largest Monitor in the Navy Will Go
to Key West.

Washington, March 23-Secretary
Long determined this afternoon to or
der the double turreted Monitor Puri-
tan to Key West where she will be at
tached to the squadron under Admiral
Sicard. She is the largest monitor in
the service, is of 5000 tons displace-
ment and carries ten guns in her main
battery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
COLUMBUS CUT OFF.
Is of Her Railroads Cannot Enter the
City.

Columbus, Ohio, March 23.-The worst
local flood in the history of the Scioto
river is in progress here. Thirteen of
fifteen railroads cannot get trains in or
out of the city. Fifty families, at least,
are homeless and 500 or more houses are
flooded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
OUR NEW CRUISER.
The New Orleans Goes to Take on
Ammunition

London, March 2S.-The New Orleans.
formerly the Amazonas, and the san
Francisco completed coaling today The
latter cruiser viii await orders The
former viii go to Halhaven to ship now
DER and ammunition previously ordered
py Brazil, and viii then await orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
THE FLOOD OF 1891
Seems Likely to Be Equalled by the
Present One at Pittsburg.

his river reports today, Local Forecaster
Frank Ridgeway gave out the following
river bulletin:
1.-The MonongaheIa will rise to 30 feet
and the Allegheny to 81 feet, which will
equal the flood OF. 1891
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Have You Noticed the New Lights

The Santa Fe chair cars, coaches and
dining cars are Illuminated by electric
ity generated by the revolution of the
axle. IT'S the first line to adopt the
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Peary and Nansen's straightaway.

They race with equal chances
Toward the northern goal
For neither of the racers
Has the pole. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

(AlI communications to this department
must give the full name and address of
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions. of social affairs will not be
published.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions
Kan.
Chicago, March o.
A-tic1o Omen HIGH Low Close Yes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
BLIZZARD HITS ST. LOUIS.

Grand total available ...............$21,3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Market Gossip.

Furnished by the W. A Michael Com
mission Co Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Kansas Citv Livegtock market.

Kansas City, March q
CATTLE-Receipts, 5000. Best grades
steady, others weak. Texas steers, s.. 80
s.. sos. 40: native cows and heifers. 81 700
AS: stockers and feeders, $3q5.35; bulls,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23

others weak to sc lower. Bulk of sales,
S3.70m3.SO; heavies, So 6003.ST12; packers.
50 6O6i3. s.: mixed. s.. 50d3 821a; lights. 1886
1875; workers., 50. 70d3.75; pigs, $3.05G365.
SHEEP-Receipts. 5000 Market steady.
Lambs S3.65d5.3O; muttons, $34415
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
Rock Island FLYER

Only IA hours to Denver and Colora-
do Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23
HUEH7U2S

Cold Cure cures colds in the head, colds on the
lungs, old colds, colds and obstinate cods and
all forms of grip stops sneezing, discharges from
the nose and eyes, prevents catarrh, diphtheria
pleasant little pellets absolutely harmless have
saved thousands of lives and prevented much sick
ness. The Munyori Remedy Company prepare q
separate cure for each disease At ali druggists
25 cents q vial If you need medical advice write
Prof Munyon, 1905 Arch street, Philadelphia. 1t is
absolutely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-23

Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by the W. a. Michael Com
mission Co Brokers in Grain. Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka.
New York March %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
OUR TRADE WITH CHINA.
United States Making Rapid Strides
i'm the Commercial World.

WASHINGTON. July 15.-Special.-
The increase OF the importation Of Amer
lean manufactures and productions into
China Is shown by the Official statements
OF the Report on the Trade OF China
and Abstract OF Statictics' for the year
1897. which has just reached Washington.
This statement OF imports shows that
the United States is making marked
gains in her Invasion OF the markets OF
China. especially In cotton goods. metals
and kerosene oil. though In the later ar
ticle Russia and Sumaira are proving ac-
tive II not dangerous rivals.
The total value OF the imports from the
United States into China have. according
to the figures presented by this report.
increased more than 800 per cent. since
1880. the total increase In importations
during that time being but little more
than 50 per cent. In cotton goods the re-
cord which the United states manutac-
turers and exporters made in 1891 was es-
peclally striking. IN cotton drills Jeans
and sheetipgs snportations from tne
United States increased materially. wnlle
those from all other countries feh on.
Importations Of English shsetings. for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
THE SURGEON MISSING,
The Flipper Guards at Their armory
All Day-Delogates to Atlanta.

PETERSBURG. VA, July l5.-speciaL-
Major shanks. United States Army was
here to-day 10 muster into service Com
many d. FIipper Guards. Second Battal-
ion Colored Virginia Volunteers, but Tor
some reason DR.. A. J. Black, OF Radiord'
Va the examining surgeon, did not ar
rive and. therefore, the troops wore not
mustered In. He will. however be here
Tomorrow. The Guards were at their
armory all day, and had out over one
hundred mon.
A y. Hi Camp Of Confederate Nete-
rams met tonight 20 arrange for their
trip TO Atlanta. Ca. TO attend the re-
union OF Confederate Veterans, which
begins there next Wednesday. It was
deemed impracticable for the camp to go
as a body. and, therefore, only thirteen
delegates from the camp and a rev OF
the other members will attend. They
will leave here Monday night next on the
Atlanta Special, accompanied by Miss
Matte Watson, OF this city the sponsor
from Virginia. and hex maids or honor
Miss Elizabeth Pickett, OF norfolk and
Miss Sallie l.. Huntington, OF Farmyille.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16

erv was purchased. They found the river
beds fun Of rocks, through which ther
clam-sheu scoops could not get 70 the
gold I'm sands below. The dredger was
then sold for enough TO bring the party
down. All Of the party but one hao
some money left Two days a COLLECTION
for this man was taken mp on board the
schooner. All contributed except Manager
Fuches. seeing which some OF ms per-
sonal belonging were seized and auction
ed off for 81. which was taken as his con-
tribution.
While searching for Copper River gold
I'm the interest Of company OF Phila-
delphians, DR.. William Beard. Of Phlla-
delphla. met his death in May on the
mountain beyond the Naldes glacier.
Racked with rheumatism brought on ny
the damp weather, he made the tHp
across the glacier. only 90 become 1851
on the other side and finally ne Was
smothered by slide Of soft snow W.
G. watkins a New York newspaper man.
who was with Dr. Beard, barely escaped
with mis- life. For ten days he was on
the mountain in the midst OF blizzSrd'
without fire or cooked food. He subsist-
ed on raw bacon. uncooked rice. and
rolled oats. The two men had abandoned
their outfit when the storm began. and
were making a run for their lives when
the slide came that cost Beard his life.
Watkins is now at Valdes. waiting for
money with which 10 return home. Or.
Beard was known among the mining
men all over the world. He went north
representing the Philadelphia Alaska
Mining Company. Of which DR.. Joseph
Hancock is president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
LOST FOR LOVE OF GOLD.
Many Men Lose Their Lives i'm the At
tempt To Reach the Shining Metal.

TACOMA. July l5.-Thirty men have
been drowned in Cook Inlet, Alaska. dur
ing the last four months. according TO
passengers on the schooner Golden Gate,
which has just arrived here. The drown
ings occurred in the upper part OF the
Met. where tenderfeet were trying 10
find new streams 10 prospect. At low tide
the bottom or the inlet is bare. in places.
and boats are rowed about In the narrow
channels remaining. The tides roll in
with great high waves. which swamp
all boats that cannot get to the shore
To this fact the large number OF fatali-
ties reported is due.
The Golden Gates passengers number
ed thirty disguised prospectors. including
a party OF ten from Troy, y. Y. ana
one OF ten from New Haven. Conn. The
Troy company was organized early this
wear BY II. Y. Fuches to dredge for GOLD
in creeks running into Cook Inlet. The
members say they put up from $500 to
$500 each. with which dredging machin-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16

instance fell from 10l9,99l pieces in 1894
10 $50 500 pieces IN 1897: those from India
fell from 1856 700 pieces to 23.1O0 pieces,
while American sheetings increased from
2 81. coo pieces in 1896 to 2.ilSsll in 1897.
Curiously the chief increase In impor-
tati0ns throughout the entire list Is IN
articles which the United States supplies,
while there is a. reduction In nearly All
other articles The chief imports into
China from the United states are cot
ton goods cigars and cigarettes. -four.
ginseng. machinery, medicines. kerosene
oil and timber In practically all OF these
articles there was in 1891 an increase In
importauons, while IN the large proper
ton OF the other articles imported de-
crease IS shown.
IL should be borne In mind. also, that
the direct importations from the United
States into Chinese ports do not by any
means include all American goods enter
ing China, as most OF the articles enter
E.g Hong Kong pass from that port into
China, and the reports OF our own Blu
reau Of Statictics show that the exports
of the United States 70 Hong Kong have
during the past ten years. nearly equal
led our direct exports 10 China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
LEXINGTON AFFAIRS.
Teachers aud Policeman Elected-A
fIreman's Team.

LEXINGTON. VA, July 15.-Spccial.-
The Lexington school this week re-elect-
ed all the old teachers for both white
and colorcd schools.
At the last meeting OF the Town Coun :
ell. Charles Pole was reelected chief OF
police. with James Hardwood, Johh
Spillan and James Walker on the resu-
lar force.
Miss Sailie Withrow. OF BrownsourS.
this county. died at Johns Hopkins nos
pital. Baltimore, on Friday, July Mn her
remains were brought home and buried
In New Providence church. Miss Wlth-
row was sister OF Mr.. Jack Wltnrow'
OF this place.
In obedience to the proclamation OF mo
President. patriotic services were held
Sunday morning in the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches.
The Lexington Fire Department Mon
day night decided TO send team 20
compete in the races 10 be held during
the Virginia State Firemen's Conven-
ton which meets in Newport News
September 2Sih. 10Th and 5oth. Nc. V.
T.. Funkhouser was elected captain and
trainer OF the team.
The following delegates 20 tho conyen-
ton were elected: r. s. Anderson. j. Ed.
Deavcr w. c.. White, F. l.. Young. N.
l.. Hlldebrand and H. c. Boungsf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
FACE TO FACE WITH DEATH.
This. Yomez Says, is the Position oil the
Snnnish Troops i'm Cuba.


orr SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July l3.-
wa PORT ANTONIO. July H)-A cor
reenondent OF the Associated Press re-
contlv had an interview with General
Garcia. "The enemy entrenched himself
&, Santiago I'm very good shape ne said
.hecsuse naturally, the place IS one OF
ne best IN the world for that purpose.
"Could- the troops outside OF the city
o- az other points. have made junction
with them at any timer" he was asked.
"Decidedly not. said General Garcia.
"Pando was completely cut on. Pando'
who amounts 60 nothing as q general
anyway. (this with hoarse laugn OF
dedance). was al Manzanillo with nearly
1900 troops. That is the point at which
The river Cauto empties into the sea.
In its ravines toward Santiago we had
men who held him back but the elements
aid even more. lie could not come over
the hills during the rainy season, which
is now on in the interior even worss
than on the coast. The coast was his
only hope, and there he would have
had to brave the fire Of your ships. Be
hind him he had yellow fever in It's worst
shape"
where else in Cuba are the Spanish
troops2'
General Loque has 5000 trops at Hol-
gum but they are being reduced In num-
bers very rapidly. The records show that
the deaths in the Spanish army in Cuba
have been close TO 10000 a year. There
will be double that number this year. 70
say nothing of the loss caused by the
American troops. I mean that from yell
low fever and the insm gent warfare their
numbers have already been reduced very
crafty Death stares them in the face,
and they know Il. I would not be sur
prised to see one-half OF them lay down
their arms and join US at the first oppor-
unity"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
Herirnli in NIeckIenburg.

GAINESVILLE, VA. July l6.-An IN
teresting REVEALS meeting. conducted oy
tho pastor. Rev. Or. W. W. Royal as
sisted by Rev. a. b. sharpe pastor Of
the Charlotte circuit. has been IN pro
,ress this week o. Trinity Methodist
church al Shpwith. Mscklenburs coun-
~. quite a number have maze pro-
fession OF religion and a numoer OF ac-
cessions 10 the church VIII be the result
Bishop II. G. Morrison, one Oh the re-
Gently ordained bishops Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. VIII preach
next Sunday. both morning and night
I'm RnNlfnn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
ENTIRELY NEW QUESTION.
Franklin and Pittsylvania Kaiiroau
Case-Dr. Jaegcr's Troubles.

LYNCHBURG. VA. July l5-Special-
Whether or not subscription l" SUN
constitutes a contract in writing Is the
question involved in the suit OF the Ii
berty Savings Bank VS.. the otter View
Land Company, which was one OF the
last cases heard by the Court OF Appeals
al Wythevile before adjournment The
point is SAID to be an entirely new one
In the courts OF Virginia.
The Injunction proceedings Instituted
by the Franklin and Pittsyivsnia Rail-
rosS Company VS.. the southern halroaa
ronnanv IN prevent the latter from
abaneoIng the branch road, Will not be
settled until the fall term of the Court OF
Appeals.
Judge white Of the Circuit Court,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
STEAM LAUNCH SUNK.
Mysterious Accident to the Scotch Cap
DIR. Tudor Makes an Address.

PETERSBURG. VA. July l5.-Special.-
The steam launch scotch Cap" owned
by Mr. Frank X. Clements. was found
sunk in the river this morning. Mr.. Gle
ments came up on the craft last night
from a trip down the river, and when
he left the launch II was in proper order.
He is unable 10 account forts SINKING
unless some culprit bored hole In us
bottom or opened the sea valve
Rev. j. W. ROsebro, d. D.. pastor OF
Tabb-Sareet Presbyterian 'church. Will
take his vacation next month, mostly on
his bicycle. He will spend a few days In
Washington. where he has two appoint
ments to preach.
The twenty-third anniversary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
Petersburg was appropriately celebrated
tonight al the First Baptist church. The
address on the occasion was made by
Rev. W. V. Tudor, D. D.. OF Richmond.