Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-21
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Monroe. Lathe Democratic Conven-
ton of the Fifth District renominated
Samuel Z. Baird, by reclamation, for
Congress.
London.-The Timess Gambia CORE
spOndent says the MussulmanS are yield
ing up only obsolete arms, and have not
yet brought in any Martini rifles.
Paris.-The Cabinet council reappointed
General Zurlinden to the post OF military
governor Of Paris, which he occupied pre-
viously to accepting the portfolio or MIN
lister Of War, made vacant by the resig-
nation of NJ Cavaignac.
Newark, n. J-At a conference 1t was
decided 10 change the date OF the klo
Layigne- Frank Erne fight before the
Greater New York Athletic Club to We'd
nesday, September 18th.
Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, L. l.
The hospital now contains 5l5 men: Many
of these are beyond hope, and Tor the
next two weeks, II is feared, there VIII
be may deaths, mostly from typhoid
The Shinnecock will come here and trans
fer 200 of the sick.
Berin.-The police authorities have pro-
hibited the holding OF five projected So
cialist meetings in Hamburg, called for
the purpose Of discussing Emperor VIII
liam's recent speech regarding the I'M
prisoning of the provokers of strikes.
Berlin.-Count Stolberg- Wernergerode, a
cavalry captain. has been arrested on ac-
count of the death Of Sergeant Schein-
hardt from the effects of Sword-cut pc
hind the ear, inflicted by the Count Tor
alleged impertinence during the recent
manoeuvres in Alsace.
Pekin.-The diplomatic representatives
Of Russia, France. Belgium, SPAIN ana
Holland have called upon Ii Hung chang
20 condole with him upon his dismissal
from the Chinese Foreign once. Mucn
comment has been excited by the action
of these ministers.
New Orleans-The Democrats of the
First Louisiana District renominated Cen
eral Adolph NJ. Meyer for Congress. Inc
Second District Democrats also rendered
a unanimous denomination TO Robert Z.
Davye. In neither convention were ma
tional issues mentioned.
London.-special dispatches from Madrid
say the provincial councils election mas
resulted in the return or the ministerial
nominees, except at Bilbao, where the
Basque patriot Sarana has been elected
by an overwhelming majority. Serious
street disorders attended the election.
Quebec, Canada.-The international
were In joint session tor
an hour. and then adjourned 70 meet
again at 1890 A. NJ. Thursday. The ad-
monies attending the unyeiling or the
Champlain monument, in which the mem
beers Of the high commission are to par
tlcipate.
Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point-General
Shafter left the camp for Michigan, where
he Is 10 attend the reunion OF the regi-
ment in which he served during the civil
war. During his absence General Wheeler
will command. General Wheeler Is busy
making the needful preparations for NOV
ing his division OF cavalry 10 Huntsville.
IL the final determination or the depart
ment should be 10 send the regiments TO
that point.
Washington.-A large lead gargoyle
and the royal arms OF Aragon and cas-
tile are now in the possession OF the Post
Office Department. They are trophies
from Santiago having once graced the
Spanish post office at that place. Into the
open Jaws of the gargoyle was deposited
the letters of the patrons or the ONCE.
The mouth served as SLOT ana the let
tiers fell into receptacle on the inside or
the Office. The royal arms OF Spain were
also on the building. Both were sent 10
the department by Mr.. Louis Kempner,
the postal agent at Santiago.
Denver, Col.-The State Convention OF
the Prohibition party OF Colorado was
held and a ticket was nominated, heausu
by Rev. c. b. Spencer. OF Denver. Tor
Governor. The platform. besides the
usual prohibition plank. declares In favor
Of the free coinage OF silver.
Chickamauga National Park.-The hos
pital reports show no deaths either at
he Sternberg or the Letter hospitals.
New York.-The infant daughter OF
and Consul Booth Tucker or
he Salvation Army. died. The burial
viii be al Woodlawn Cemetery. Commls-
sioner Eva Booth. Of Canada, the Ma
Lional stan Band. and large number OF
officers and cadets will be in attendance.
Tacoma. Wash.-The Exposition build
ng. the largest structure OF Its KIND IN
he Northwest was completely destroyed
on fire. IL was owned by the Tacoma
land Company. and part OF the property
vas mortgaged by the Providence Mort
gage and Trust Company, OF Philadel-
phia. There was no insurance. Inc loss
will aggregate 100000.
San Francisco.-Walter Rosser, the
Tennessee soldier who shot Henry Hide
brant, was held TO answer for MS crime
n Judge Jpachimson's court. The cross
tended 10 show that there
was no motive for the crime. Rosser at
torney made no showing before the court,
preferring TO reserve his argument Tor the
higher court
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