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The Advocate and news., 1898-03-30
FUNSTON FOR GOVERNOR.
Allen County Statesman Formal.
lyAnnounees Ms Candidacy

Special to the Capital
lola, Kan, Fsb n In raspohfe to num'
srous petitions vhleh have been eitculat'
lng here among Allen county Republicans,
Hon. 70 u Funston today announced him
sslf an candidate Tor tho Republican
nomination Tor doysrnoF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
MUST ALL GIVE BONDS.
Employees of the POst-Omce Mus
Comply With the New Law.

In pursuance of an act Of Congress, an
order has just been issued, calling for
bonds from all employees Of the post-ofice
20 the government.
These bonds will be given after January
LIST, but they will in no wise affect the
bonds which are now given by employees
to the postmaster.
The order does not include carriers.
but applies to the assistant postmaster.
the cashier, the heads Of the Registered
Letter Division. Money-Order Division,
and all other departments, and the clerks
n employees under them.
The employees Of the Richmond post
Office are required TO give a blanket
bond for $4,000, the amounts for indi-
Viduals ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. The
official order includes the following clause:
'"The taking of the bonds by the United
States directly from assistant post
masters and clerks in post-ofiices does
not in any wise affect the liability of
the postmaster upon his official bond for
the proper discharge Of all the duties Of
his office and the due accounting for all
the public funds which may be in, or
come into, his custody as postmaster and
he and his suretieS are responsible on
his official bono to the same extent as
heretofore for the defaults and defalca-
tions of his subordinates. The bonds
taken from assistants and clerks in post
offices are simply security OF which the
United States may avail itself in case Of
loss"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
AGREE.
The Jury I'm the Radford Criminal
Assault Case.

EAST RADFORD. VA. December ID
(Special.)-The case Of the Commonwealth
against Andrew Andrews for criminal as
sault, which had been in. progress here
during last week, resulted In a
hung jury. On the first trial the prisoner
was found guilty and was given eleven
years in the p~enitentiary, but Judge Cas-
sci set the verdict aside granted q
new trial. The case came up at this term
of the court and a jury was brought
from Giles county TO try II. The case
was vigorously fought by both sides, and
went to the jury Friday afternoon. The
jury, after being out all night. came into
court Saturday morning and reported that
they were unable to agree. The Judge
sent them back, but again they said they
could not agree; also, hat there was no
prospect of reaching a verdict. They were
discharged, and the case goes over to the
February term. The jury stood eight for
conviction and four for acquittal. The
Commonwealth was represented by
Robert l.. Jordon and Colonel Milton
French. of Pearisburg, and j. ID. Peters,
Of Radford, and the defence by Mr.. Joseph
c. Wysor, Massie e. Lorne, and Moore d
Addison. Of Pulaski.
Messrs. Frank w. Cannady. e. d. Mum
day, and Forbush Billiard, Of his place,
nave volunteered in the Fourth Regiment.
The first two were corporals in Company
n. OF Salem, and were mustered out last
week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
"LAyD-GRABBERs" RECONSTRUCTED
They Decided That They Did Not
Want Cass DniIey's Property.

The laugh IS on the 'land-grabbers" at
Henrico county courthouse, and all over
the fact that in reaching out for a piece
Of property the other day they bit off a
little more thar they cared TO chew.
In going over the books I'm Clerk Wad-
diPs office they ascertained that a home
stead. in the name Of Cass Bailey, Of
Henrico, was reported delinquent, and
they proceeded forthwith 10 lay claim
to 1t. All the papers were drawn up and
the property was looked upon by the
"land-grabbers'' as theirs. They submit
ted the papers TO Mr.. Waddill, n he,
after glancing at them. turned TO the
agent and told him a little story about
a trip made into Henrlco by Attorney r.
J.. Montague and Mr.. +. A. Saunders,
Jr., for the purpose OF selling apiece Of
property, and that when they returned
to the city Mr.. Montague had a number
Of shot in his head, while Mr.. Saunders
was admittedly very much frightened.
The man that fired these shots into Mr..
Montague's head and so badly scared Mr..
Saunders, Mr.. Waddill said. was Cass
Bailey, and the property which the two
gentlemen went to sell was the same
property which was now proposed to be
bought in by the "land-grabbers."
The agent listened to this interesting
little story without comment, and draw
ing his own moral, quietly tore his papers
up, and Bailey will continue in quiet
possession Of his homestead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
PROFESSOR MORSE on INSECTS.
His Lecture I'm the Lyceum Cours'
Enioycd by n Large Audience.

A delighted audience last night heard
the hard. common sense Of insects ex-
tolled at the Academy Of Music by Pro
fessor Edward 8. Morse, director OF the
Peabody Academy of Science at New
Salem, Mass.
The lecture, which was delivered under
the auspices Of the Richmond Lyceum,
carried the audience into an almost uneX-
plored field of thought, and, perhaps, con-
veyed more genuine information than any
of the magnificent curse which they had
hitherto enjoyed.
Professor Morse looks like a scientist
clipped from the pages OF one OF jules
Verne's novels. intellectually beams I'm
his face. and his words show an earnest
ness and depth Of thought which soon
onvince his hearers that entomology Is
meat and drink TO his very soul.
The learned man speaks a bit too rap
idly-so great Is his nthuslasmLDu ne
compensates his admirers for this short
coming by illustrating his mastery
thoughts on a blackboard. Last night he
incidentally showed his hearers that he
could handle chalk in a most .artistc
wav. With his left hand he sketched
many insects. Illustrative of his subject,
and these he drew with tremendous rapid
ity. and the Professor once, while revel-
ling in his subject, convinced his audience
that his cunning as a sketcher was not
fOlIlItN 10 HIS ltll il1ltNAs iAA'NHf ~
created a little lutter OF surprise by using
both members at once, and right skilfully
did he manipulate the crayons.
After a hurried but most instructive
comment on the structural peculiarities
of insects. the speaker announced his open
admiration for the tiny ant by saying
that after man this insect came next OF
animals in point Of sense. And then FOL
lowed the why's and wherefores OF this
astounding statement, and when the lee
ture ended there were none toe say the
fact had not been demonstrated
The Professor showed that ants, aside
from their industry and thrift. were
splendid engineers, crafty warriors,
thoughtful workers, faithful friends. and
splendid organizers. He convinced his au-
dience that the little insects have in
fallible means Of communication. and that
Of all the animal kingdom after the
genus homo they were the smartest.
These ideas. so pleasantly advanced, were
not mere theories Of the entomologists.
They were the Irresistible conclusions
drawn from we~ll-established facts.
Professor Morse, combined with his wis
dom and facility as an artist, a constant
flow Of wit, which was most pleasing, and,
withal. most apropos. Indeed. his whole
lecture was an intellectual treat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEET.
A Busy Session OF the BOard-Vacan-
cies Are Filled.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners met
last night I'm the City Hall with every
member present as follows: Messrs. j. II.
F~rischkorn, G.. w. Taylor, j. L.. Levy,
l.. C. Jenkins, c.. L. Taylor. and J. X.
Sheppard.
The designations Of ". b. Clarke, driver,
and w. II. Wyatt. hoseman, of Engine
Company No. 6. were received and ac-
cepted. The latter resigned on his APP
pointment TO the police force. his salary
as hoseman being $50 a month. Mr..
Clarhe's salary was so a month.
There were sixteen applicants for the
drivers position, but Z. Il. flippen, for
many years ladderman on Truck Company
No. /. was elected on the third ballot.
Jake Angel was elected runner" and
George T. Snead, a substitute, was elect
ed ladderman 10 I'LL the vacancy caused
by Mr.. Flippen's promotion. James l.
Cox was chosen as hoseman in place OF
Mr.. Wyatt.
j. S. Gary and c. o. Goode, Of Engine
Company No. /, were charged with con-
duct prejudicial 10 good order, through
lighting I'm the engine-hOuse on December
9th. Goode pleaded not guilty and Gary
pleaded guilty. Having heard all the evil
dence, Good was excused and Gary was
fined $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
MIR. uAzLEGRovE's COWS STOLEN
They Are Sold to n Richmond Deal
er-LOokIng for the Thief.

Silas Robertson, a negro, who lives In
Hechler's lane, a short way outside OF
the city, is a prisoner at the First Police
Station. The charge registered against
him is that Of being a suspicious charac-
ter. but his arrest grew out Of an inves-
tigation being made by the police In con-
nection with a case of cow stealing.
Mr.. Sim Hazlegrove, who onducts a
store and farm i'm Hanover county, had
two COWS stolen from his place some time
during Saturday night. He came TO the
city Sunday evening and reported the
matter to the police. with the result that
Yesterday morning the cows were found
In the possession of Mr.. Robert Logon,
Of the First Market, TO whom they were
sold sunday morning for $50. A man had
seen Mr.. Logon a day or two before
and told him that as he was about to
move be would bring his two COWS to the
city for sale. There was. therefore, no
surprise when the pair were driven up
and offered for a price which the butcher
was willing to pay.
There is a warrant out in Hanover,
charging Julian Lane, a %well-known
white man, with the theft. He and the
negro Robertson are said 70 have been
about Mr.. Hazlegrove's place on Satur-
day, and Robertson admits having helped
TO drive the cattle TO Richmond. He will
be I'm the Police Court this morning. but
1t IS not at all certain that Lane will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
IvANHOE LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS
Supreme Representative Turner
Present-A supper Enjoyed.

Ivanhoe Lodge. No. n, Knights OF
Pythias, met at their castle hall last night
and elected officers for the ensuing term,
as follows: James w. Graves. chancellor
commander; Julian Shelton, vice-chancel-
Tor: Louis p. Thomas, prelate; A. G. Dal-
ton. master Of work; Samuel T. Pulliam,
master-at-arms; j.. Wallace. inner guard
II. l.. King. outer guard; Leon Ruskell,
keeper Of records and seal; G.. c. Ruskeil.
master of eXchequer; a. l.. Davis. master
OF finance; James W. Gordon, representa-
tive to Grand Lodge; X. NJ. Smith, dis
trict deputy; r. NJ. Smith, a. II. Wallace,
and +. ~ Shepherd, trustees.
Supreme-Representative ID. j. Turner.
Of Norfolk, paid the lodge an official visit,
addressed the lodge, and exempliied the
U.written work in a strikingly impressive
manner. After the session the lodge es-
corted Mr.. Turner, together with several
visiting brethren. TO Murphy's. where the
party enjoyed a delightful little supper.
Mr.. Turner, who is now visiting the
lodges Of this city, Is a distinguished
Pythian, having been one OF the Supreme
Representatives from the Domain Of Nir-
ginia for eighteen years. Mr.. Turner Is
also Generalissimo Of the Uniform Rank,
knights of Pythias, a T|hirty-third De-
gree Mason, and prominent in other
orders. He represented Norfolk and Prin-
cess Anne counties in the State Senate
for the term Of 1SS9-'93.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
HANOVER COUNTY.
Meeting of the Walnut Grove Lite
rnrY Circle.

WALNUT GROVE, VA, December 10
(Special)-The h0sDitable home Of Mrs.
Katurah Bates, Of Mechanicsville, in this
county, was opened on Saturday evening
last to the young people Of the neighbor-
hood for a meeting Of the Walnut Grove
Literary Circle. This popular and helpful
club was originated by Miss Mamie
Bates, and has had a year Of very sue
cessful effort. Saturday evening the sub
feet was "~Tenuyson," and under the
guiding hand of Mr.. John W. Morgan, Of
Richmond College, the work was attrac-
lively done. Miss Jenni Bates presented
a paper on "Enoch Arden" Mrs. Charles
b.. Jeter read Lady Clare and Lord Ron
aid" and Mr.. II. Lewis Jenkins, Of
Richmond, a delightful criticism on
"Launcelot and Elaine
Between these essays and readings in
strumental and vocal music was render
ed by Mrs. Jeter. Miss Cora Jenkins, and
a full chorus. Miss Margaret Horne re-
cited very delightfully."- THE Inventors
Wife"
Refreshments were served by the hos
tess, and the company broke up at II
o'clock, after a very charming meeting
Of the circle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
DEATH OF MR.. JOHN JACOB, JR.
This Former Richmond Man Passes
Away I'm New Jersey.

Many of the older citizens Of Richmond,
and especially the surviving wal mem
beers OF the old First Regiment, Virginia
Volunteers, will be grieved 10 learn Of
the death Of Mr.. John Jacob, Jr., which
occurred at the residence Of his son, r..
II. Jacob, Esq, OF Hammonton, n. j.,
Sunday afternoon. The immediate cause
Of his death was heart-failure from old
age.
Mr.. Jacob was horn in this city August
4. 1915. and at the time of his death was
in the SD year of his age. For many
years he wos a resident Of this city. but
for a long time had made his home In
New Jersey. where he was tenderly cared
for and taken care OF by his son. At the
call of Virginia for her sons I'm April, 1861
(although muster free, he promptly an
swered the call OF his native State, and
enlisted In Company p, First Regiment,
Virginia Volunteers, commanded by cap
tain James X. Lee. and was in the ser
vice from April. 1861. 10 the close Of the
war. He was badly wounded and disabled
at the battle Of Williamsburg Ia May.
1862. A few OF his old company, residents
Of this city. who survive him, are deute-
mani James A. Archer. Lieutenant Ia 5.
Robins. Messrs. William Harper Deane,
X. y. DdNlSf anu NAhHR DN'~'
brothers and two sisters, all residents OF
this city. survive him. They are Messrs.
Caleb and J.. a. Jacob, Mrs. John H..
Dfckerson. and Mrs. II. 7. East.
The funeral will take place in Ham
monitor. y. j., and the remains VIII De
buried I'm that town to-day.
OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
The funeral Of Mrs. w. Mex. Fisher
took place Sunday afternoon at go
o'clock. from the residence OF her tatheT'
Mr.. D. A.. Barber, Eighth and Leigh
streets. and was attended by a large num-
Der Of sorrowing friends. The services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. w. q. starr
assisted by Rev. DR.. W. V. Tudor, me
floral tributes were numerous and eXcep-
tionally handsome. The internenl was
made in Hollywood.
The funeral Of Veteran Alvin Il. jude,
who died on Saturday at Lee Camp Sol
diers' Home, took place yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Jude was 50 years old, and was
a member of Company \, Fifteenth Nir-
ginia Regiment, during the civil war, and
a good record as n soldier. He wa
received at the Soldiers Home on July
u. 1886. and his home vas in Richmond.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Jude,
resides in Baltimore.
The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret Brophy
will take place from st. Peters Cathedral
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
sam Lazarus. ESD, the Only Favo-
rite to Win.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, December 49,
Twenty-second day Crescent City
Jockey Clubs winter meeting. Weather
fine; track heavy. Sam Lazarus, Esq,
was the only successful favorite.
First race-selllng. one mile and twenty
~yards-Pinkey Potter Is TO y won, Travel
Ter IL to l and 5 TO u second, Can / See
EN- az TO y third. Time, 1853 II.
Second race-selling. seven furlongs-
DR.. Vaughan g 10 u won, Anitra q to /
and EVEN second, Morning 60 to u third.
Time, 1872
Third race-handicap, one and a quarter
miles, Observation-Disclosures a to - won.
Protus q 10 3 and out) second. Alamo
Q5 10 l third. Time, 2:30 l-2.
Fourth ~race-seven furlongs-Sam L.aza-
rus. Esq. q TO u won, Loiterer g 10 2 and
4 to p second, Elkin Is 10 u third. Time.
1851.
Fifth race-selllng, one and one six
teenth miles-Dr. Marks 6 TO u won,
PATRON g 10 8 and l to p second, Hamp-
den q TO y third. Time. 1853.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
Wingield-CrowelI.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, December 10
(Speclal)-Mr. L. W.. Wingfield and Mrs.
Annie Wills Crowell arrived here this
afternoon on the west-bound train and
drove TO the Windsor Hotel. The gem
tleman then proceeded 10 procure 4 mar
rage license. II the nuptial ceremony
was performed I'm the parlor OF the hotel
by Rev. Dallas Tucker. Of the Episcopal
church. who was ummoned for the pur-
pose. The couple were accompanied by
MIR. r. G. Wingfield Gather of the groom),
MIR. Charles T.. McFalls, and Mr.. Charles
A. Maddox. Mr.. and Mrs. Wingfield, who
are both OF Bedford county, left for their
home on the 1926 train tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
Death of an Urbana Lady.

STORMONT, VA, December 19.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. Corrina Purkins, widow OF
William II. Purkins, of Urbana, Va, died
at her residence, in that place, last night
at Y o'clock, in the 18th year of her age.
Mrs. Purkins was a Miss Burke. She
leaves one son and several grandchildren
in Virginia. Most of her relatives live IN
Maryland. She has been for more than
fifty years a member of the Catholic
church, and will be buried at Hewitts
Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Purkins had
been In feeble health for many years.
She bore her sufferings with great pa
tience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
nanded the dynamite cruiser vesuvuls

manded the dynamite cruiser Vesuvuis
during the war with Spain.
The ship-yard has received the con-
tract 10 overhaul the United States quar-
antine-ship jamestown, which Is station
ed at old Point for the service OF quar-
antine-Oficer Pettus. The ship-yard mas
also received the contract to build 2
$4,000 tug for the Morgan Steamship Line
to ply at New York.
According TO custom-house officials. the
close OF the year will see an export value
OF S2,OO0.OO0 or 100000 increase over
last year. The total coal shipments for
the year will be 100000 tons, or 10000
tons more than last year. This coal will
fiji 600 cars or 1900 large ships.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
VISITED THE HOSPITAL
At Old POint-Newport News Ship
yard Notes.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December 49,
observation-disclosures Beaver, OF Penn
sylvania, and DIR. Conner, Of Cincinnati,
member OF the War Investigating Com
mission. Who arrived at Old Point yes
terday and made an inspection Of the
Josiah Simpson General Hospital, left
early this morning for Washington.
They were surprised at the excellent con-
dition OF the hospital.
The converted yacht Hornet arrived
at old Point this morning from the navy
yard and will sail tomorrow morning for
Wilmington. n. c. From there the vessel
will go TO Southport. On the Hornet is
Commander John II. Pillsbury, who COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
Embree-Incy.

LEXINGTON. VA. December fa-(Spe-
c'sl Mis- blanche McCorkle Lacy,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles a.
4-. - b~sna Nista, and Mr.. Lawrence
az nodn today at Buena Vista, Va. in
81. Johns Methodist Episcopal church
South. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. II. H. Joyce, former pastor OF
the church. assisted by Rev. Henry T..
Hamill, present pastor. The church was
beautifully trimmed with eyergreens,
while potted plants and palms were ar
tisticsily arranged. which gave a nne
effect under the mellow glow of banquet
lamps. The couple to be welded stood
under a large arch made OF arbor vitae,
ana which was lighted by twenty-one
way candles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
Condition of the Sick.

There was very little change in the con-
dition Of DR.. Hoge last night. He was
quite restless Sunday night, n suffered
a good deal yesterday, but seemed strong
or than on Sunday.
Mr.. John Hampton. long a book-keeper
in the Planters National Bank, IS eX-
tremely iii at the Home for Incurablcs.
Alderman King is reported as being
quite sick.
MI. c. y. Rady is still very III. He does
not improve as rapidly as a been hoped
for.
Miss Gretchen Parsons, who was ope-
rated on for appendicitis at the Old Do
mirion Hospital, Is recovering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
vfrRinfa News Notes.

Roanoke's curfew ordinance went into
effect Saturday night. Two boys were
nabbed by the police after the bell tapped
at 7:5 F. NJ.
Mr.. c. Il Terry, OF Roanoke, died Sun
day night
William Mullens, Of Dickinson county,
died Friday night; aged 90 years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20

Special Meeting of the Council.

The Common Council has been called
TO meet in special session next Thursday
night at Z o'clock TO consider the electri-
cal ordinances, as amended by the Street
Committee and passed by the Board OF
Aldermen, upon the petition of the Nir-
ginia Electrical Railway and Development
Company, the present owners Of the franz
cs.
Concurrence is a foregone conclusion,
but it will require a two-thirds vote 70
carry the matter through.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
THE CAPE CHARLES AGAIN on FIRE
She Sinks, and 1t Will BE Hard TO
Save Her.

NORFOLK, VA, December 1.-the new
steamer Of the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad Line, the Cape
Charles, caught fire again Saturday
night, in a dense fog, and sank on u
ledge Of mud. Her keel lies at such an
angle that II will be hard TO save her, it
is thought. The second fire caught in the
pilot-house. and burned out most of the
Interior Of the boat. 1t is now feared that
her boilers and engines are damaged, and
that the plates and hull may be warped.
This cannot be ascertained, however, until
an examination Is made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
Brought tn Richmond jail.

A prisoner from Petersburg, Peter
Crowder. was brought to Richmond and
lodged i'm Jail yesterday. Since the devel-
opment In the Petersburg Jail Saturday of
a case OF varioloid, the authorities Of that
city have arranged to have prisoners
lodged in Jail here instead Of at home.
OF course. prisoners In the Jail there will
be compelled To remain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20

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Cough Cure. the best remedy for all ages
and for the most severe cases. We re-
commend IL because It's good.