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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

FINE DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN
CHARLES CITY COUNTY.
A LARGE CROWD PRESENT.
Attorney Montague, Hon.
william A. Young, and Captain
John Lamb Make speeches-A
Splendid Impression Produced.

CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE, VA,
October 2O.-(SpeciaL)-Th Democracy
had a fine day here to-day. Attorney
General Montague made a great speech.
claiming the attention Of a large audi
ence for an hour and half. Mr.. Monta-
que was conversational at times. very
eloquent at other times, and, throughout.
logical and enhancing
Mr.. Montague's oratory is Of the high
est order, and he was interrupted ire
quently by hearty applause and with fre-
qgent cries Of GO on" He closed his
speech with a burst Of eloquence hardly
ever equalled.
Hon. William A. Young, Democratic
candidate for Congress in this district.
followed Mr.. Montague. 1t was Mr..
Houng's first appearance here, and he
made a fine impression upon the people.
His speech was practical and forcible and
able He will receive our full Democratic
vote.
Hon. John Lamb, OF the Richmond Dis
trict, followed Mr.. Young, in his usual
earnest and eloquent manner, and dis
cussed with great ability the money ques-
ton, and the shortcomings of the Repub-
lican party. Captain Lamb was received
with great cordially and applause by his
old friends and county-men.
number Of Charles Citys fair daugh-
tiers were present and enjoyed the speech
es greatly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
NO ORDERS FROM MADRID.
Spanish Peace Commissioners Walt
ing to Hear from Home.

PARIS. october 2O.-The Spanish peace
commissioners have rot yet received from
Madrid either instruction or permission
to bid adieu TO Cuban sovereignty with
out further seeking to attach to this SOW
ereignty some condition providing for the
assumption Of the Cuban debt by the
United States. If they are at present dis
posed and instructed the Spaniards will
not at tO-morrows meeting recognize af-
firmatively the United States position,
and will stop on the point OF results.
Should they fatty reject American IN
sstence, the Spaniards, while recognize
ing the physical power Of the United
States against unaided Spain, will dumbly
extend their palms upward and shrug
their shoulders. They regard the situa-
ton as pitiable. and are not averce 10
any sympathy il may excite. They affirm
that the American answer TO their debt
propositions is very long and that they
have not yet had time TO mediate fully
upon IL. They thus far apparently intend
not to yield, and will tomorrow make
another written pTesentment, and expect
an extended discussion thereon. Whether
they will tomorrow be met with or at
the close Of the session receive as TO
cuba the American ultimatum Of terms
and time must be then developed. While
this is possible, it is now not quite prob
able
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
COURT ORDERS.

VIRGINIA-IN THE LAW AND EQUI-
TY COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, THE 18th DAY OF OCTOBER,
1885.
j. ii. BlackIey URANIUM,
against
The Mutual Benefit Association Of Vir-
ginla ................ Defendant.
Copy OF Summons.
The Commonwealth OF Nirginia-TO the
Sheriff Of the City Of Richmond-Greet-
ing.
We command you TO summon THE
MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION OF
VIRGINIA TO appear at the Clerks office
Of our Law and Equity Court OF the city
Of Richmond, at the courthouse OF said
city al the rules to be holden for said
court on the FIRST MONDAY IN NO
MEMBER. 1855 10 answer the action OF
j. H. Blackley Of plea OF trespass on
the case I'm assumpsit Damages, $1,000.
And have then there this writ.
Witness, J.. j. Winston, Clerk OF our
said court, at Richmond the 10Th day OF
october. 1898. and In the 123d year of the
commonwealth.
co,v r p. r. WINSTON. Clerk.
y. Il. WINSTON, Clerk.
a. y; Chandler and Leake 4 Carter D. q.
&C 2l-Fit - y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
HILARITY AT AN EXECUTION.
Children Play With Hendless Trunks
of Decapitated Chinese.

VANCOUVER, +. c., october 2O.-Ac-
cordlng to the latest advices by mail from
China, eight subordinate leaders Of the
Kwangsh rebellion have been beheaded at
WI Chow. They were carried in baskets
through the principal streets as a warning
spectacle amidst the laughter and jeers
Of men, women, and children.
Ten thousand people witnessed the de-
capitation, and made IL gala day. Lit
tie children copied their parents, who
joked at the dying rebels a second before
the axe fell. When all was over the chill
dren played among the headless, bleeding
corpses. and made sport with the black,
dishgured heads.
Mandarins and headsmen improvlsed a
sort Of May pole. and the heads or the
rebels were placed on top in tiers, the
children dancing around them. The Gov
ernor advised mandarins TO make the be-
heading as festive as possible, so as TO
inspire disgust for the rebels in the hearts
OF the people. A banquet was afterward
spread.
The Japan Mail says petition has been
sent to the government by foreign con-
suls requesting that beheading be dis
continued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
SLOAN RIDES A DEAD HEAT.
The Race Was for 1000 SOvereigns
at Sandosyn Park.

LONDON, October a.-At the first days
racing of the Sandown Park Club autumn
meeting to-day, II. E. Beddington's A.
year-old chestnut colt Buckshot, won the
Hermitage Plate.
The Lorillard- Beresford stables Swear
old bay gelding, Bayard H., ridden by
Tod Sloan, finished third. Nine horses
ran.
The Lorillard-Beresford stables chest
nut tilly, Myakka, ridden by Sloan, and
Mr., ID. J. Jardine's Hearts Ease colt
ran dead heat I'm the Twentieth Year"
Of the Great Sapling Plate. r. r. Dewar's
Fifeshre was third. This event is of
l.e0O sovereigns by subscription Of one
sovereign each. Eleven horses ran over
the course-distance, five furlongs. che
betting was IL to 8 against Myakka.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
THE NINTH DISTRICT.
The ColOred Republicans Endorse Il
H.. Harris for Congress.


POCAHONTAS, VA. October 2O.-(spe.
cial)-The Independent colored Repubu-
cans OF the Ninth Congressional District
met here last night, 80 delegates being
present L. .. Holland was chosen chair
man and Professor J. r. Broadly secre-
tary. The object OF the meeting was ont
lined by the chairman. The house called
repeatedly for T.. l.. Harris. who smoke
for fifty minutes. He referred TO the
loyalty Of the negro for the past twenty
five years 10 the Republican party. add
ing that the negroes cast about 50 per
cent. OF he entire Republican vote OF the
State and have received IN return about
8 per cent. Of Federal patronage. and this
in very small offices.
Attorney j. NJ. Lewis was next called
upon. and responded I'm a vigorous speech
lie said. among other things. that the
negro had only one means OF securing
the recognition and respect OF his white
brethren. and that was by independent
action. prolonged applause.)
Professor Broadly then addressed the
meeting. and said IL the Republican party
had freed their bodies % enslave their
minds. then there is no sense OF graft
tude. I'VE. as a race" said he. should
always be for independent action. and
not join ourselves 20 one faction"
Captain j. W. Johnson spoke at length.
and said the negro has been free for thir-
~ years. but had just become conscious
Of IL.
The closing speech was made by IT, s.
Grant Froe. and was an eloquent appeal
10 his people to stand by their own race.
In conclusion. ne offered this motion:
That We, the independent colored Re-
rublicans OF the Ninth Congressional Dis
trict. endorse the candidacy or the Hon.
T. T.. Harris for Congress. and pledg
ourselves TO spend our time and means
TO elect him.
This was seconded by John w. Smith.
The chairman put the question, which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
DIED TO AVOID ARREST.
Suicide of Unknown Man In Omaha
Public Library.

OMAHA. NEB, October @.-An un-
known man committed suicide at the pub
10 library here. under mysterious cir
cumstances. early to-day. Everything
points 20 the fact that he secreted him.
self I'm tho building with the intention OF
securing tho priceless collection OF COINS
in tho Byron Reid donation. When oe-
lection and capture confronted MN ne
cooly placed a revolver 10 his temple ana
fred bullet into his brain. There IS no
thing by which the suicide may be idcn-
fitted. lie was evidently a Russian, and
some slight marks on the clothes wouIu
seem 10 Indicate that he was nobleman.
Early this morning the Waterman no.
ticed the burglar alarms leading TO the
Reid collection ringing violently. An M
vestigation followed. and then the SUI
cide's weapon exploded. and the man fell
dead in the hall IN front Of the watch
man. The door leading 10 the Reid col
lection had been tempered with.
This Is the fourth time burglars nave
attempted 10 rob this collection. The
thousands Of gold coins Of all nations 1t
includes represent n large fortune.
The Coroner IS investigating the case.
The suicide was a large, fine-lookins
man. He was not seen around the build
ing previously. and the police can learn
nothing concerning him. He was proba-
bly, 45 years of age. but there was no.
thing in his pockets to indicate his iden-
tity.
Tho name John Schmidt was found
written on tho margin Of small map OF
Europe found in one Of his pockets. The
map was torn from Russian geography.
A pair Of sun glasses. the case Of which
bore the label "Riga, Russia" was also
found. On the corner of pocket hand
kerchief in red silk. were embroidered
the letters ~. X. r"
The dead man. judging from his cloth
ing. had not been in this country long.
From the quality of his wearing apparel
and his general appearance, he was above
the ordinary station in life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
REPORT OF NAVAL FIGHT.
IL f. Utterly Discredited at Washing
ton-The Abby Incident.

WASHINGTON, october 2O.-The sensa-
tional Spanish report of naval battle
between Admiral Dewey's vessels and the
insurgent navy I'm the Philippines is re
ceived with absolute incredulity in both
the Navy and War departments. II there
has been any recent action. Admiral
Dewey has failed to mention IL, and rei-
Their General Otis nor United States Con-
sui Wildman has regarded ii es worthy
Of notice. 1t is believed at the Navy De-
partment that the Spanish authorities
refer to the seizure Of the little steamer
Abby, by the Mccullough, on september
sd last. The steamer was OF American
register though formerly known as the
Pasig II was reported to Admiral Dewey
that she was bringing arms and supplies
of war 10 the insurgents He sent the
Mccullough TO stop this movement, but
when the cutter found the Abby in Ba-
tanzas Bay the latter had landed her
cargo OF arms and the insurgents re-
fused to give them up. Thereupon the
Abby was seized and taken by the Nc
Cullough 10 Manila. This affair could
not be dignified with the name If raval
engagement. and Admiral Dewey, in re-
porting the seizure 10 the Navy Depart
ment made little OF IT,
POSSIBLY SIMILAR INCIDENTS.
1t is just possible that there have been
some similar incidents not deemed worthy
of report. in the islands OF Cebu or
Panay, as IL has been reported that some
insurgent vessels have been carrying
arms 20 spread the instruction to those
islands, and Dewey would have depressed
them. But the reports To the Navy
Department show that it is absurd 10
speak OF an insurgent navy seriously, for
the entire force consists OF few schoon-
ers, and one or two little coasting steam
RS. all put together not being a match
for the least of the vessels under Dswey's
command. The explanation Of the Ad-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
MASSACRE IN CHINA.
French Missionary a Nictim-France
Demands Reparation.

PARIS. October 2o.-At the Cabinet
meeting to-day, the Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. NJ Delcasse. read a dispatch
from the French Minister at Pekin, NJ.
Gerard. announcing that a French mis-
sionary and several Chinese Catholics
have been massacred or burned 10 death
in a chapel at Pakiung by riotous mob
NJ Gerard Immediately demanded repara-
ton from the Chinese Government, IN
Guiding pecuniary compensation.
NJ. Delcasse instructed NJ. Gerard to IN
struct the Chinese Foreign Office that the
French Government will take action II
China does not adopt measures absolutely
guaranteeing the lives OF missionaries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
PORTO RICO QUIET.
Ministers OF Spanish Government
Tender Their designations.

SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO, october 20
The city remains orderly and all is quiet
elsewhere. Major-General Brooke Is IN
stalled in the Palace and Brigadier-Gene-
raj Henry remains as commander or the
District OF Ponce. Brigadier-General
Grant has been appointed commander Of
the District of San Juan.
Seniors Rivera, Blanco, Lopez, and Car
bonnet. Ministers Of the Insular Govern
ment. have rendered their designations 20
General Brooke, stating that they VIII per
form their functions, ii desired, until their
successors are appointed.
The first general orders ISSUED by Gen
eral Brooke has been well received py
the people.
The post-ofice here under American
auspices is being established WIN al
possible haste.
United States Special-Commissioner
Carroll arrived here yesterday on board
the steamer Panama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Mr. and NIrs. George Mnshington.

Ye Old Folke will give a reception, AZ
which Mr. and Mrs. George Washington
Will do the receiving. az COrcoran ha.
this evening at $50 O'clock. This us ths
programme: 1 Parte Song Cousin Je1i.-
diah. Mrs. Van Buren,. Parte Sons Mt.
and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Monroe, Mr. Jti-
ferson: 1 Parte Song. Annie Laurie, .
Old Folkes; Parte Song, Reuben ah-
Rachel Mrs. Madison Mr. Patrick III
ry; Parte Song. Three Blind Nice
Old Folkes, 4 Parte Song Drifting Win
the Tide. Mrs. Van Buren,. Mrs. Madison.
Mr.. Washington. General Lafayette D
Parte Song, Tobias and Cachunka. Mf.
Madison; Parte Song. Sewaneo Rifef
Ie Old Folkes. 2 Parte Song, Wait i'r
the Wagon, Mrs. Lafayette; Ne Speakihs
Piece. Dolly Sullivan. Mrs. Henry clay
Parte Song. Wild Ash Deer, le O.d
Folkes; Parte Song. Seeding Wife, NJ.
Monroe; Parte Song Medley. Ie Oi1
Folkes; Parte Song, Come Where Lilies
Bloom. Mrs Henry Lee. Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Jefferson. General lafayette 4
Parte Song. Old Maid. Miss Deborah
Loveioy: Parte Song Come 10 Ny Own
Native Isle, Mrs. Jefferson. Mrs. Monroe
Mr.. Jefferson. Mr. Van Buren,, Paruns
Song. Goodbye. Ye ola Folkes. Curtain
Tableau. America. Miss Crump and re
Old F'olkes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Recital of MIR. and Mrs. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stayton Thompson
gave a very pleasant recital at the Young
Mems Christian Association nan last
night. Every seat was occupied, ana the
aisles were crowded with persons VINO
preferred to stand rather than miss the
treat in store for them. The audience
was appreciatlve. and much Of the good
work of these popular artists was loudly
applauded.
1t was a very fiattering testimonial 10
the merits Of these two teachers, VINO
have established themselves very FIRMLY
in the popular estimation afte- one sea-
sons work in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

IL Has Been Approved by Secretary
of Navy.

WASHINGTON, October 2O.-The Sec
ton of the court-martial which tried and
convicted Chaplain j. z. Mcintyre for
publicly criticising the conduct Of Admiral
Sampson and Captain Evans at the bat
tie of Santiago. The chaplain was SEN
fenced 10 dismissal from the navy. The
case will now go TO the President, and
it rests with him 10 execute or modify
the sentence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
TO REORGANIZE THE ID. AND D.
A Meeting VIII BE Held I'm Baltimore
November 2Ist.

BALTIMORE, MD. october @.-It was
officially announced to-day that the meet
ing TO further the reorganization OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad viii take
place in Baltimore on November Ast'
when an entirely new Board Of Directors
will be chosen. The western interests
will be allowed 70 name two of the direc-
tors. and IT is understood that Messrs.
hin and Rheen will be chosen, ana tha'
Mr.. John X. Cowen will also be reelected
Two vice-presidents Will be choseh' one
OF whom will be MIR. Oscar u. Murray one
~ the receivers. BY the time that meeting
Is held 1t is expected that the road Will
he turned over 10 the new organization by
the United States Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

miraPs interference with these vessels
is a desire on his part to maintain the
status quo In the Philippines, pending the
conclusion OF the Peace Commissions
work in Paris
SPANISH INTEREST IN TALE.
1t is said there that it IS not surprising
that the Spanish Cabinet is trying 20
make much Of any incident that can be
twisted into a demonstration Of actual
hostlltles between the occupying Ameri-
can forces I'm the Philippines and the in
surgents, for that would afford ground
enough TO sustain the contention they are
sure 10 put forth when the Philippines
come under consideration before the Paris
commission, that the United States forces
never have been able to take possession
of and hold territory outside Of Manila
proper. Under the rules OF international
law, such a point would be entitled 10
serious consideration In determining what
disposition should be made Of the ter
ritOry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

was taken by rising vote and unanimous.
ly carried.
Your correspondent, in conversation
with the nominee, has learned that De
viii at once take the stump and make al
active campaign Of the entire district
The nominee was born In Abingdon. Ya,
thirty-one years ago; attended The pub
schools OF his town. and II graduate q.
tho Hampton Institute. and has been
principal Of an Abingdon school FOR some
time. lie has always taken a prominent
part IN politics. has been upon the stump
and is a speaker OF ability
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
KIondike Output, $4,000, 900.

SEATTLE. october @.-The receipts OF
the Seattle Assay Office and the San
Francisco Mint OF the cleanup OF the
seasons output of Klondike gold are S.
100000 Superintendent Wing, of the for
mer raid that his office had taken In
$4,000 and the san Francisco Mint So
10000 Besides this. II Is estimated that
Dust equalling 10000 was sent TO Phila-
delphia, Denver, and Helena. The local
Assay ONCE has advices OF single con-
signnent OF $ss,oco now en- route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Tint joyful Feeling.

with the exhharating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use OF Syrup OF
Figs. is unknown 10 the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cines and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered. but never accepted by the we'll
informed Buy the genuine. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig SYup Com
papy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
ADJOURNED TILL NOVEMBER 18TH.
Another Session of the Labor Com
mittee on Procedure.

mittee on PROCEDURE.
WASHINGTON, october 2O.-The Com
mittee on Procedure Of the Industrial
Commission met this morning at 10 o'clock
at the Capitol, and after a session
lasting couple Of hours, adjourned until
November nth, when they will meet TO
complete their recommendations regard
ing the scope and plan Of the work TO be
carried on by the commission. The COM
mittee assigned work under different
heads among its members who will re-
port at the next meeting of the commit
tee.
Carroll ID. Wright, superintendent of
the Bureau of Labor, was before the
committee this morning for some time.
All the members of the committee will
probably 80 10 their homes except Mr..
Farquhar, temporary secretary, who will
remain here TO get the commissions quar-
ters in the Bliss building in order for
beginning active work when the commits
sion reassembles next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Dur Treatmen, of Spanish cap,iye.

NtVti beiore IN history was tnero a
use NheFe q defeated and captive enemv
ss.siNee s9ch generous treatment az w.,
save me Spanlards. Other nations a.e
assolisneS. Equally astonishing are a.
$3.50 pr1ousht about by Hosfettsr;s
49, eso'n1en bittefs. Never before in history
g@s mere been so successful a mediejns
,or me weak, debilitated. and ne,vous
,or stomach and liver disorders like Svs'
,,rpssa indigestion. biliousaess. ami con,
"p sna an All nations have benefited by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
Nominated After u Deadlock.

BOSTON, October 2o.-Henry +. Naphen
was nominated for Congress by the Dem
ocrats In the Tenth District convention
to-day, after deadlock Of fifteen hours
and a half. He was nominated on the
10th ballot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21

Senator TilIman left yesterday morning
for Fayetteville n. c. A committee RON
the Old Dominion Club escorted him 70
tina deDot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-21
baseball BATTING.
OmciaI Averages for the season Re-
Gently Ended.

WASHINGTON, October 2o-Praader.
Young, Of the National Baseball League
to-day gave out the official batting ave.
RACES for the past season Of players WHO
took part in fifteen or more games. Those
OF a per cent. OF 300 or over are as io.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
WANTED.

S1S A WEEK AND EXPENSES TO
responsible person 10 Travel and Collect.
Address. with references, II. II. WOOD
WARD Baltimore. Sc 2l-ltt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
TRAINED NURSES WILL GRADUATE.
Interesting Exercises to Take Place
Mt virginia Hospital TO-Morrow.

The commencement exercises OF the
Training School for Nurses, Of the Vir-
ginia Hospital. viii be held in the lee
ture-room of that institution tomorrow
evening. The nurses vino will be awarded
diplomas are Miss Agnes ID. Randolph. of
Charlottesville; Miss Mary Douthatt, of
Wyanoke Miss Bernette V. Spencer, OF
Keysville; Miss Elizabeth Walker Terrell,
of Hewetts; Miss Dorothy Strickey, of
Martinsburg, w. Va; Miss Bessie Merritt,
of Greensvlle, and Miss Sallie a. Webb,
of Richmond.
The exercises will be opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. w. V. Tudor. Or. W.
S. Gordon will present the diplomas, and
DR.. J. A. Hodges, the Virginia Hospital
badges.
The school, which was organized in
1888 has been lately reorganized by Miss
A. Nj. Robertson, a graduate OF Montreal
General Hospital. Canada.
Miss Mary Douthatt, who graduates
with this class, will be remembered as
the nurse who refused 10 attend leprosy
case in the John Hopkins Hospital last
wear.