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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
A yEw-YoRKER DROWNED AT rRErpo1,

Emil krauth. twenty -three years old. OF No 5s5
East Thirty-hfth-st, Manhattan was drowned yes
terday While bathing of the Woodcleft Inn Free
port. Long Island. lie was cousin OF the hotol
proprietor. and was in the water with many others
lie swan some distance away. and no particular at
tention was paid 10 him until he was seen 10 throw
up ms hands and scream FOR assistance Before
his brother or airy OF the others could get TO hi he
had disappeared. His body was recovered but ef-
forts 10 revive him fruitless -
lie met MS death at the same spot where a few
weeks ago Mayor Van Wyck aided IN the rescue
oil three young women from being drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
THE DOCTRINE OF UNITY
vrrws OF Az ESGLlsH,fAN oN THE QUESTION
or EXPANSION

To the Editor ~ The Tribune
Cir: After reading In this mornings Tribune tho
magnificent address made ~ Charles i Gardiner
the American Social Science Association upon
the subject OF The Proposed Arelc-Arnerlcan Al.
lance 7 cannot refrain from seeking 10 adj my
quota 10 this-.o nne-nlost Interesting topic o. the
times Conserving my spirit o: loyalty 10 my
native land, dear old England in the highest De
gree, II affords me deep satisfaction II be able 10
that during my zen years residence g. America
my pronounced love ~ country has never been
any bar Ia the friendship OF American citizens they
being as / have found people OF the same mould
ard having substantially the same way Of REGARD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
HAWAIIAN LAWS ~ FORCE.
MERCHANTS ENGAGING ~ BUSINESS rurRE
MUST CONFORM 70 THEM

Washington. Sept n ruling that persons en-
eaging in business In Honolulu affected nv Inter
nal Revenue laws .iuS' comply with the Hawai-
ian lows now IN force II laid down In e't-r
sent today tv Commissioner NJ Internal Revenue
Scott in response n an individual inquiry. Com
missioner Scott SAYS
You informed that while the Join. resou.
ton ri Congress, approved July :. 1898. provided
for tho annexation of the Hawaiian Islands, and
extended the sovereignty ~ Tho United States
thereto. the laws ~ this country have yet
been extended to that jurisdiction. snd the In
ternal Revenue laws OF the United States are not
present In force there II Is understood that the
laws heretofore prevailing In these Islands now
govern ard that. therefore. II will be necessary
FOR YOU r. comply with the requirsments OF the
same. II Is supposed that the Internal Revenue
laws ~ tho United States and the regulations
hereunder will ultimately obtain In tho Hawa'ian
Isla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
COINAGE RECORD BROKEN.

phraae,phl,. Sept rhe United states mint
T., this city ha. Just completed tho largest '"o
months work IN the history ~ the institution ~,
~. summer season Tn coinage IN the months or
It,, ,,, ,ucu,, renresented = valuation Of 5000. D..
90 x o.o na Of which was IN gold ana me re-.
ualnder in subsidiary and minor CONS III Is ],
800 nearly ~ Npfep pieces wer" coined. II u
20 d.ys tha mint will begin the coinage OF ~,
,.., ,esos i'm accordance with contract Tn'"' ny
w. " p.:D ",,-r-,cp, Nth ,ha, ., san Domingo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02

m, MADRAS tie weather is still
=, w" with us. and bids fair to re-
Furnishings main with us for some time.
consequently YOU will be glad to know
that the very best ties that are made from
the very best madrases that are woven can
be bought at 25C for six. hat IS just
three times as many tics for quarter as
YOU could get month ago. and the ties
are the same quality or better.
Madras shirts, too worth more to-day
than anv day this year, if to-day fu!flls the
promise of Yesterday. Worth more. but
costing less. Fifty Cents each. You can
pick dollar and even dollar and-a-hah
kinds from he lot if YOU are early enough
say before eleven.
A Ghv-cent SuSpender for 25c. Interest
inc at any time, but rather more interesting
than usual just now. Every concelvabIe
color and combination Of colors is here that
was ever conceived for SuSpender use.
Mems Furnishing store Ninth street
Assorted A pouNp-Box Of these excel
rhocoIotes lent chocolates at 20c. is an
a. 9oc III unusual bargain. They're
a' IVs' 'o' pure and good. and their
equals bring much bigger prices generally.
We have other sorts-higher prlced-but
still cheaper than same qualities IN most
other stores. You NAV he interested IN the
SOC. and soc. sorts.
Basement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
Selling of China and Glass

We have collected highly advantageous time most Wonder
h1 showing of china OF all kinds Sorts characters and descriptions
from cheapest to coses We have gathered at exactly the right
in crystal cut glass But the most wonderful thing OF all the list Of
prices would make glorious advertising but IT'S Too @ns We
gay prices Come in and learn Of these irregular ones
The main aisle Broadway and large portion OF the Basement
are devoted to the selling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
PrLTNG on PENSION ~HECKs

Washington. Sept. 1-CommissIoner Evans has
issued an order prohibiting the sending OF pension
checks 10 general delivery" The intention Of tho
Department rs to have all such checks delivered AZ
tho individual local addresses OF the pensioners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
CiLLTNG DRUGGISTS TO ACCOUNT.
CHEMISTS SAID TO BE PREPARING MEDICINAL
COMPOUNDS WITHOUT AFFIxiNG REV
rrUF STAMPS

Washington. Sept. The Treasury Department
has issued a circular calling the attention OF col
lectors ana revenue agents to the fact that the
tax on medicinal preparations Is not being thor
ougbly enforced, ana ordering an immediate and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
SENATOR KENNFTS TPOTRLES.
NAV BE RETIRED OK TIE CHARGE OF ASSIST
ING pEFArLT1SG TELLER BoGGs

Wilmington Del. Sept. limited States Dis
trict-Attorney Louis G, Vandergrift is preparing to
present to the Federal Grand Jury. which will re.
assemble in this city next Tuesday. additional evil
dence in the case Of the Government against United
States Senator Richard r. Kenney. charged with
aiding and ahettng William ~ Bogss to misapplv
funds Of the First National Bank OF Dover
Should this evidence meet the approval Of the
Grand Jury II will probably return another indct-
nent against the Senator In addition TO that which
is sti pending on which he was tried IN JULY the
trial having resulted In disagreement
Although this indictment will be 4 new one the
evidence 10 substanttate Will. II is understood be
on the same line az had ALREADY been submitted
first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02

THE MINT DIRECTORS REPORT.
Washington sept, The monthly tepo', y, ,"
n,r.c,or ~ tho Mint issued to-day shows me totll
, ., On. mint. OF the United states IN
,mrns, a. follows cold $a3H2", silver ss"v'''''
-,inor coins siss 7se. total coinage. ell S's''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
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Personal Observation


WE have extra good things to talk about We delight detail
w We are lust the phrase Reduced from as we have
found YOU be But often the very best things we present 40
admit Of elaborate detail there's too much OF IT, IN such
we must rev upon your observation the goods and your
knowledge Of the usual and accepted prices
Asa case strongly in point we instance TINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
A SOLUTION SUGGESTED

sympsthize with those experts who both Phil
nsophlcally and patheticaliy maintain that the
partisanship OF their employment should cease.
that they should be summoned by the court alone
and not by the attorney Of either side under color
OF the courts authority; that as many experts
should Re jud!cally surNroned rs the Judge thinks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
WOnlen's
Tan Shoes

YOU d VI n
reasons why this S-months-old shoe bus
ness of ours is already giant.
Ninety cents and dollar pair for dar
tan kidskin shoes for girls and small boy.
They have tips and heavy oak leather sole!
Two more reasons.
Fourth avenus an4 Ninth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
Ready.Made Sheets
and Pillow Cases

other needs. While the prices quoted below
might seem to indicate poor inferior stuff,
the plain truth OF the matter is that these
are Of the best muslin we know.
p,s.cvsp Prtow C,ws BLsAcHap SHEETS
45YssX in. re. 72190 in, 4oc.
so,3sI in. 1Sc. slx99 in, SOC.
4.ssn in. 1lc. 90r99 in, 55e.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Services at the Churches.
TURNED OUT AS PUBLIOAEs AM
SINNERS.
Anniversary at Mt. Carmel Other BreYi-
ties From the Ward.

Last Sunday carried our minds bach
to those midsummer days when the
suns rays fell heavily upon the heads
of the creatures here below. Notwith-
standing. this produced most pleas
ing effect and our churches were we'll
attended.
At the Moore St. Church, Rev. R. o
johnson preached q soul-stirring SER
mon to large congregation. His text
was from Amos 6:l. Woe unto them
that are at ease in Zion," etc.
Rev. Fields of Baltimore preached
powerful sermon at the Sixth Mt. Zion
Church on last Sunday morning.
The congregation OF Mt. Carmel Bap-
tist Church celebrated their l1th An
niversary on last Sunday. The pastor
Rev. w. 81. White preached HIS ami
versary sermon at IL 40 q. m. which
was indeed q treat. He was followed
at 5 80 by Rev. z. d. Lewis, D. D.
who preached en- eloquent sermon. At
s 80 o'clock we found ourselves listen
ing to an excellent sermon by Rev. DR..
Binga of Manchester. He took as his
theme, Thanksgiving" A large col :
lection was taken while the choir pour
ed forth fine music.
On last Monday night, a large mum.
Der of the members of Moore Street
Church were cited to the church for
various causes. Some Of them ap-
peared and some did not; but both
classes were turned out ss publicans
and sinners.
Extensive preparations are being
made by a number of our girls for mar
riage this fall. Among them we notice
Miss Annie Wrenn who marries Tues
day, October 18th.
On last Monday night, young man
started with three Young ladies to the
Mozart. He was told that it was inn
possible to get in, whereupon it was
postponed. He showed up on Tuesd ay
after they had gone with another.
The country schools of number o
our girls have been supplied by coun
try schoolteachers. Well, such will
happen.
At Home-Rev. and Mrs. IS. @. Bur
rell at home 1014 st. Peter st., Thurs.
day evening, September 20, from P
M, to 10 P. NJ. No cards.
Miss Emma James Of William St., i
able to be out again.
Mr.. Charles Lemus who has been sicl
at his home for the past month is abl
to sit up. We hope he will soon b.
able to be out.
VINO led that TRADE against the 6
S. on Friday night, Sept. 18th? Ca
| you answer? ? We can.
That young man was very much dis
appointed when he returned from tn
Springs to find his girl married. 1t
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
Argued For Southern Condi-
tiOnS.
THE CHAIRMAN LEAVES
THE CHAIR.
The Body Decides For and then Against Him.
BREEZY TIMES AT ROCHESTER.

organizing of ths Central Republican
Organization. Thad Gus. Robinson call
ed the meeting to order and Robert
II. Seay acted as secratarv-
After statement of the purpose OF
the meeting the election OF officers
was proceeded with. The following
were chosen: President, John Mitchell
Jr. Vice president. Richard Garter !;
Secretary, Benz. p. Vandervan Assist
ant Secretary. Robert II. Seay Treas
urer, h.. ]. Moore; Vice Presidents,
jackson Ward. Napoleau Price Mon
RE Ward, Washington Jeter; Clay
Ward, James Patterson Marshall
Ward, William III. Storrs; Jefferson
Ward. Thomas NJ. Crump; Madison
Ward, William Custalo-
The following members of the Exc
cutive Board were elected: VIM. Gus
talo, Benz. Scott, W. 7. Lee, Morton
Deane. James Bahen. j. @. Farley,
John @. Whinelton-
A committee TO draft n constitution
and bylaws was appointed. They
were Rev. J. II. Brice. Benz. Scott,
George Reed. John Whinelton, James
Patterson, W. n. Robinson, Richard
Carter.
After q discussion which was indulg-
ek in by Richard Carter, Henry Coop
er, Andrew Holmes, Charley Young
James Bahen, George Reed. Benjamin
Scott, James Patterson, Rev. J. ID
Brice, VIM. II. Storrs, the meeting ad-
jnurned to meet Friday night, Sept.
30th at Foushee Hall.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
John Walker White Gone.

The death of John W. White on Sun
day last came as q shock to this COM
munity. He was for sometime janitor
of Baker School, but resigned this to
go back to his employment OF life-
time-sexton of a church
His funeral took place Tuesday, Sep
tember 2Oth, at the Second Baptist
Church. On the rostsum were Rev
DR. flames 81. Holmes, Rev. DIR. w. F.
Tcdor. Rev. DR.. J. w. Kirby, Rev
Jacob Turner, Rev. Sanders Howell,
An able funeral discourse was preach
ed Rev. u. d. Lewis, d. d. His sub
ject was, The happy end of noble
life" Text, PHILIPPIANS 1:2l. "For to
live is Christ: to die is gain"
The Reverend Doctor drew vivid
p c.ures of the future, and in choice
language paid glowing tributes to the
many virtues of the deceased.
The congregation was deeply affect
ed and the large number of white per-
sons present were shedding tears of
sympathy, His concluding remarks
were the climax of a most eloquent
and soul stirring sermon.
Rev. DR.. w. f, Tudor paid high
tribute to the eloquent sermon of Rev.
DR. Lewis. He spoke of the faithful
ness of the late John Walker White
He testified to the truthfnIness of the
portrayal of the life and character oil
the late sexton of Centenary Church
The large attendance bear testimony
to the appreciation and affection oi
John White. He deeply impressed the
audience.
The choir furnished music. Direc.
tor III. B. Bur ell presided at the or.
gan. Funeral Director A. d. Price
ofhciated. The casket was cloth-eov-
cred, with heavy silver mounted han
dies.
The honorary pail bearers were
! George Reed, Richard Carter, Thoma
Griffin, L. r. Scott, j. o. Harris.
John Russell, George Wood, Ander
son Brown, Russell Nicholas, Jane
Brown, Wilson Jones, active.
The Centenary Church Cwhite) far
nished four pAll-bearers, Rev. DIR. Tu
dor being one of them himself. Tw,
members of the choir Of that churcl
sang duet.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. Ellis Braxton died on Tues
day last.
Mr.. A. D. Price has added anoth.
er new rubber-tire carriage to his
stock.
Miss Mary E. Brown. formerly of
this city, but now of New York, will be
IN this city Sept. 29th st J0O6 n. 7th
st.
A male teacher, we'll recommended
who can teach music is wanted. Ad-
dress W. G. Cunningham, Acherton,
La.
Miss Annie H. Reid, of n. 3rd St.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary
aaskins. in West 5osh Street, New
York city.
The Central Republican League
meets Monday night for the plrpose of
hearing reports of the action of the
State Committee at Lynchburg.
Mr.. James b Mason, who died
last week left an estate valued st $1,000
Mr.. h J. Moore has qualified as ad-
ministrator.
Misses Susie Kemp and Precilla
Ewell of 500 w. Leigh St., left the city,
Sunday the 18th inst, for Norfolk, Va.
to spend q week visiting the brother of
Miss Ewell. We wish them pleasant
stay.
Mrs. D. J. Chavers and Miss Ger
trude Mills arrived in the city last
week. The latter who is the daughter
of Mr.. A. d. Mills viii spend the win
ter here.
Miss Matte Medley spent very
pleasant time in this city being the
guest of Mss NJ. i. Sutton for two
weeks. She left Thursday, the 18th
for her home in Alexandria, Va.
-Miss Dolly Adams of 921 w.
Franklin St., has returned to the city
after about two months absence
I While away she visited Virginia Beach
and also spent 8 delightful time al
Wytheville, Va.
Miss Mary E. Jeffreys of Wake
Forest, n. c., passed through the city
enroute to Philadelphia. Pa, where
she attends school. During her sta.
here she spent an excellent time will
her friend Miss NJ. L. Sutton, 8l4 N
9Th st.
| Rev. George E. Morris, B. d.
pastor of the Calvary Baptist Churcl
of Morristown, N. J., is in the city. HI
gives q glowing account OF his field
He has built new church at copt o
$4,000. and it is paid for with the excep
} tion of about 500. He has promis
} ing family, wife and two children.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
MISS WINNIE DAVIS DEAD.

Daughter Of the Confederacy,' Sue
cumbs at Narragansett Pier, II. L,
Narragansett Pier. r. l.. Sept. 19.-
Miss Winnie Davis. daughter Of Mrs.
Jefferson Davis. died yesterday at the
Rockingham hotel, to which place she
came as a guest in the early part of
the Piers social season. She has been
i'll for several weeks. and n fortnight
ago her ailment was diagnosed as
malarial gastritis. At times her con-
dition became very serious so that
consultations of physicians were deem
ed necessary, but frequent rallies gave
renewed hope that she would ultimately
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
THE COMMITTEE MET.
THE STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE ORGAN
lied,
The Third and Fourth Dis
trict Contests Decided.
DR.. E. E. JONES' DELEGATION NOT
RECOGNIZED.
The Machine All Powerful-The New
Committee

The Republican State Committee.
met at Lynchburg, Va Monday, Sept
10th in accordance with the call of
Chairman Park Agnew.
The committee was called to order
and the committee on credentials ap-
pointed with G. NJ. Tucker of Carroll
Co.. chairman and John a. Noon of
Staunton, secretary.
The seats of the Third District dele
CATION were contested. Those on the
roll were General Edgar Allan (white),
Morgan Treat (white), and w. 6. SIN
gleton colored.
The contestants were DIR. r. f. Jones
(colored). JEFF Powell (white), and NJ
t. Lightfoot (coloredl.
The case was argued vehemently be-
fore the committee on credentials. In
vain did the contestantssexp plain the
devious ways of politics before this
body. They might as we'll have been
arguing before the sphynx of Egypt.
The door was unceremoniously
slammed in their faces so to speak. In
the Fourth Congress sional District case
a similar condition OF affairs existed.
The present body is distinctively an
| offiee-holders committee. The follow
| ing members of the State Executive
| Committee were elected Col. James
| d. Brady, Collector of Internal Reve-
| nue. General Stith Boiling, Postmas-
ter at Petersburg and J. l.. Gleaves
| (office- holder at Wytheville, Vs.) s
| Brown Allen, United States Marshal
Gen. James A. Walker, who had op.
| posed the machine was not placed on
! the committee.
The five colored men of the new com.
mittee are T. @. Walker. Esq ,(COllec-
tor at Tappahannock) James Mitch
ell, (office-holder) Yorktown; W. @
| Singleton (jsniter) Richmond II. L
Jackson. Blackstone T; A. w. Harris (of
fice-holder) Petersburg, Va.
The C District Convention, which il
recognized by the National Republican
Congressional Committee met on th.
| 22ad aud elected members of the state
! committee
The committee as organized is a.
follows:
The new State Committee is consti.
tuted as follows according to the roll
Secre tary Asa Rogers has made up:
First District-Josephus TIader
Fichets; T. G. Walker, Gloucester c
II. c. A. McKenney, Cape Charles.
| Second Gistrict-H. b. Nichols. Nor
folk John ]. Deyer. Handsoms; Jas
] Mitchell, Yorktown.
Third District-Edgar Allan, Rich
mond Morgan Treat, West Point
W. G. Singleton, Richmond.
Fourth District-W. NJ. Flanagan
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
Division. RevieW--SfxkEa
Regiment in F5ne
shape.
FEW IN THE HOSPITALS
Colonel Young's No1th GEO
lima Regiment
(8th Va. Vol. TzT-
(Camp Poland Tezwz-
September la 7Kn6s-

September la 7Bt5s-
On Thursday, the 18th inssezx, EEEK
command was ordered to join sRe Ee
view which mad been ordered SOz H5s5-
Gen Breckenridge. The tROSra IN q
Camp Poland at $3.50 in the xsnra7Ec
and marched about three miles ezv Enc
high hill, reaching the YnrzEls
grounds about 500 O'Clock. 7swzz -
grand and imposing sight tcsss oEzsr
10000 men marching in line at sgzzpR-
ny front.
The Knoxville Journal and TrEosErs
in speaking OF the 9th Va, says ~AEhe
last Regiment in the Second Brzrzz2H
to pass in review was the Sixth ySzzin-
ia. which recently arrived at Cazry Ea7-
land. Lieut. Col. Croxton, who IL 3n
command, has need to be proud Cs saEHr
showing it made. The company frzsE
were much longer than those ofxhss
other Regiments, as the ReginzsBs Azs
very few sick men and there sxre ND
large guard details TO lessen tbs Exm-
Der OF men. In spite OF this fn 81, shks
lines we're perfectly straight a. &AR.p
passed the Reviewing stand. Ths man
presented splendid appea-AnoA. xz
they are all OF military bearing arzTs ~
good physique. Many were the xxzzss--
pliments heard from the speet1s an
this regiment passed"
The Knoxville journal and TrEkHxres
is the leading white paper in The iszs-
Another Review has been 0rC1eEfsa
for Wednesday, the 21st instauk, whfEr
Secretary of War Alger will xisia khls
camp for inspection and reViegB.
The 3rd North Carolina with AZ eEiz-
ored officers has reached canp rxDanx
command of Colonel Young. HNe.g
are encamped in the valley just hGksag
our camp, on the ground occnp5n1 ny
the Pennsylvania troops.
We had quite little battle A xkEs
vicinity of our camp last Sa.urany
night. Some Of the Sd North Carn7lS-
mas and lst Georgia's, (the texznrz zEE
the camp came into collision, xr0
biazed away at each other for nexx7v
half an hour. None of our msr ge :.
concerned in il. No one was Naxa
The Georgians started the row, Nxn N
consequence, their whole exzrzB rs
now under arrest and will be keys 10
until they are sent home to be Ensxzn- =
ed out.
Mr.. @. u Dogan of the Y. NC Il zR
still with the boys and they cozAaone
to patronize The tent and its pri xSlsRssS
Private Wesley johnson Of Co. L M q
been removed to the Division Hos2zkzA-
He has completely lost his mind.
On coming up from Fort Macon. onN
section of the Bird n. G. had their kzziza
derailed and several of their men wzzss
badly hurt.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24

Powhatan Co. H.; H. L. Jackson,
Blackstone; A. w. Harris, Petersburg.
Fifth District-Thomas @. Green,
Rocky Mount G. M. Tucker. Hills
vile; b. s. Pedigo, Floyd Co. II.
sixth District-George o. Houston,
Roanoke w. h. Mosby. Bedford @ ty
w. II. Faulker, South Boston.
Seventh District-John Acker, Edom
O. NJ. Gibbons, Winchester, Va; B. @.
Sims, QuinQue.
Eighth District-R. r. Campbell
Warrentcn; r. L. Flrtford, Garrison
Vile; Joseph L. Crupper. Alexandria
Ninth District-J. l.. Gleaves, Wythe
vile; A. M. Dickenson, Marion J. W
Blankenship, louisville.
Tenth District-E. ]. McCulloch
Lithia; John A. Noon, Staunton; w. @
Franklin, Pamphn City.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24
RICHMOND VIRGINIA. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER "a. 1885,

aid that he weut 30 secure money
90 marry.
Blanche Burroughs, colored, at
-empted Suicide on Monday last by
aking lsudanum. She was found un-
conscious at the corner of 18th and
Franklin Sts. She is now out. of dan
ger.
Ajax" is very much interested in
3ill Patterson. The question by our
people last week was: who is Bill
Patterson Will Ajax" tell
MAGNo UNo.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-24

recover. During the past week. es-
pecially, was her condition considered
favorable. and II was thought that her
removal from the hotel would be pos
sible In a few days., as the hotel had
closed for the season, leaving the pa
tient and attendants practically alone
In the house. Saturday night. however.
a relapse in Kiss Davis condition was
noticed, and throughout the night she
lost strength perceptibly. At noon
death came to end the suffering. which
at times was intense. Miss Davis has
always been known as the child of
the Confederacy." having been born in
1868 in the Confederate executive man
sion, during her fathers presidency.
She was engaged to Mr.. Wilkerson, OF
Syracuse, N. Y. but shortly after the
death of her father the engagement
was broken Of While no public ex-
PLANTATION OF the rupture was given out
it is well known that 1t was for the
purpose Of maintaining her fathers
name.