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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
THE NEWS IN RICHMOND
Confederate Camps Adopt ResoIu-
tions of sympathy.

In no city was the announcement OF
her death received with more genuine
sorrow than in Richmond. Though Miss
Davis had not visited this city frequently.
she was born here. and the people OF
the capital Of the COnfederacy felt she
was peculiarly near to them, for Rich
mond people cherish more dearly than
those OF any other city. probably. tho
memories and traditions OF tho Lost
Cause.
Hundreds OF the people knew her per-
sonally. and admired the qualities that
made her a fayorite wherever she was
thrown. Many had entertained her In
their homes, and knew her in the privacy
OF the domestic circle, and these admired
her most and loved her best.
BORN IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
On the 9th day Of June. 1854. Miss Davis
Was horn In the White House Of the
Confederacy, at the corner OF Twelfth and
Clay streets There Is some doubt as 10
the chamber I'm which sne was born, but
Il IL generally believed to be the one Oh
the second floor in the southwest corner
OF the building. Since the Davis Man
sion has been used as the confederate
Museum. this chamber has been known
In the very last days Of the Confederacy
little Winrle Narina accompanied her
Darents n the retreat from Richmond.
Mrs. Davis has often loved 20 tell her
friends OF how patient the little child was
during the hardships OF that journey.
and Of how, when President Davis was
prisoner at Fort Monroe, she used TO
prefer playing in hts cell all day TO tho
omen air. and the petting which the offi-
tB.f xtffx
her After the release Of Mr. Davis he
and Mrs. Davis and other members OF tho
family visited Canada, Cuba, and Europe.
returning 10 Memphis, where Mr.. Davis
lived for some time.
HER LITERARY TASTE.
II was IN those early years that Miss
Davis showed that taste Cor reading and
study that was one OF her most marked
cbaracter!stics. Her father early dig
covered her studious bent. and shs
scholar began 10 develop the mind, whose
strength and elearness az maturity be-
came his chief pride. In 1877. when she
was only i3 years Of age, Miss Winnie was
sent TO friends In carlsruhe. Ger
comnlete her education. She spent
Ave years in school at Carlsruhe.
becoming especially proficient in ian-
suages, history. and art. and music. in
1852 she went 10 Paris. where she studied
music and art. developing very marked
talent She was joined In Paris by her
father and mother. Some months later
the farnily returned TO America, and 20
Besnvoir. Miss. the celebrated country
home OF her father.
II was In tho quiet secIusion Of beaufi-
ful Beauvoir that Miys Davis manifested
70 her father the qualities that made her
the stay and the delight OF his Old age.
Mr.. Davis was az that time engaged on
his work. The Rise and Fall Of ths
confederacy." Its preparation required
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
EIGHTEEN-HOuR BICYCLE RACE.
IL il Now On-rrack Fast-Rccord-
Breaking Expected.

BALTIMORE, September l9.-An eigh-
teen-hour bicycle-race, with fourteen
starters, began at the Coliseum, in this
city. at s o'clock tonight and will con-
tinue through the week. the riders to do
three hours work every night until Sa-
turday. Among the contestants are Tom
Barnaby of Boston; William Stinson, Of
BOSTON: oscar Peterson. of Cambridge,
Mass: Bert Repine. of Memphis William
Hicks, of New York; Burns Pierce, Of
Waltham, Mass; Daniel Kramer of Chi
cago: r. f. walters, of Pittsburg; John
Chapman. of Atlanta; Lee Counselman.
of Washington, and Glenn Turville, CT
Philadelphia.
The track is a very fast one, and it is
said that some ord-breaking will be
done before the week is ended, as the
men are all in good shape. and the other
conditions are propitious.
Ar the end OF the first nights racing
Rarnaby, Hicks, and Peterson had IS
miles laps each; Pearce, Repine, Coun-
seIman. Chapman. Turville, and Dan Cra-
,oer 65 miles. laps each; George Kra-
ner g. miles 3 "a laps; Stinson. 65 miles
. Ians. Walters, 81 miles laps, and r.
French. of Baltimore. 81 miles laps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
ALGER INSPECTING CAMPS.
sureeon-GeneraI and aunrtermaster-
General With Him.

CINCINNATI, o., September ls-Secre-
,arv AIger arrived from Detroit to-day.
accompanied by his aide, Major Hopkins.
us found awaiting him here Surgeon
ca,aral sternberg and General NJ. p.
S',d,rston ouartermaster general Of the
United States army.
The secretary's visit here is TO begin a
.eries of visits to camps and hospitals in
IN. West. The party inspected hospitals
=, Fort Thomas this afternoon, and re-
norted that they found everything in ex-
pel,a,t condition, and no serious case In
any OF the hospitals
Secretary Aiger and party left for Camp
ttanoi,ton. at Lexington. KY, tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
MYSTERIOUS Accident at Sea.

NEW YORK. September l9-The Ameri-
can schooner Anna, Captain Woodruff.
which sailed yesterday for Charleston, lost
her fore and main topmasts last night on
the Highlands. and returned to port FOR
repairs. Captain Woodruff could not ex-
plain the accident, as there was but little
wind and no sea TO make the schooner
roll.
Everything seemed to be swept clean
off " he saws. "and the topmasts fell down
about our ears before we could realize
what had happened. Both topmasts were
carried away at the cross-trees. and we
spent the night in clearing away the
Wrreckage."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
Special Sunday Trips to West Point
ya.-Round-Trtp, 90 Cents.

A good many Richmond people patro-
nzed the Southern railways special
train TO West Point Sunday, and were
much pleased with the days outing.
Special limited train left Richmond at
$3.50 A. NJ, last Sunday for West Point;
returning, left West Point at Il. NJ,
arriving in Richmond at $40 T. NJ, only
seventy minutes ride each way, stopping
at Tunstalrs and Lester Manor.
These trains will be continued for seve-
ray Sundays yet and the same low rate
of 80 cents round trip will be available
For those who wish to stay longer, tickets
are sold AT 75 cents round trip, good re-
turning Monday, in order that they may
enjoy the excellent, bathing. boating.
fishing. grabbing. duck and sora-shoot-
ing Of the York river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
Sydnor & HunaiIey.

As usual. Sydnor & Hundley are to the
front. and this week they are showing
in their windows probably the most luxu-
rious mattress known. IL is veri-
table air mattress. With these mat
tresses the celebrated ST. Paul and st.
Louis are fitted out.
or one of these mattresses Mrs. Whit
new was carried North after her severe
accident. and If you want the acme Of
Injurious comfort you can certainly Sc
cure IL by using the Air Mattress.
The Air Pillow is also boon Tor the
sick and a luxury for the well. Aha!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
Rough Rider Chaplain WEEDS.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, September ~
A special to the Times-Union and citizen
from Osceola says: Rev. II. B. morrison,
chaplain of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, ana
Miss Elma Boyd. Of Anthony. this coun-
". were married at o'clock this after
noon at the Baptist parsonage BY the
pastor, Rev. w. f. Bogart. The groom
was in the fight on San Juan HILL and
has burned powder in his face now. He
is a young and very handsome man ana
the bride is a member Of one OF Anthony
best families and quite pretty. the we'd
ding was a very quiet one, and Mr. and
Mrs. Morrison are registered at the Monte
yuma.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
MCCOY DECLINES TO MEET CORBETT
Proposed Change of Date and Place
of Contest.

NEW YORK. September 19.-kid NC
Coy refuses to hold any further confer
ence with Corbett and his manager rela-
tive to the change of date and place OF
his meeting with Corbett. He was not
present at a meeting which had been ar
ranged for this afternoon at saloon IN
this city, but instead sent letter. All
the pugilistic celebrities in town, 'nclud-
ing Corbett and Sharkey, were on hand
In his letter Mccoy said: II have been
notified through my manager that the
Hawthorne Athletic Club, OF Buffalo, Will
pull off the proposed contest between
Corbett and myself. which has been set
for October 18th. Therefore | do not see
any need Of meeting Mr.. Corbett.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
AGUINALDo IN PERIL.
Attempt 90 Poison Him-"CIose CALI
for spanish, In Return.

MANILA. September 1.-THE Republica
Fiiponi asserts that an attempt was made
70 poison Aguinaldo on Friday night. a
steward. it is alleged, saw a Spanish
prisoner who had been allowed his free
dom make a movement which appeared
Ike tamperiug with bowl OF soup In
tended for Aguinaldo: whereupon the
steward tasted a spoonful OF the soup
and fell dead.
Eleven Franciscan friars are alleged TO
have been engaged in the conspiracy.
Later. II Is said. an attempt was made to
kil all the Spanish prisoners. but Agui-
Ealdo interfored
AZ Saturdays session OF the General
Assembly, n appears. Aguinaldo was alb
sent, but his representative related the
story OF the outrage 20 the members. who
unanimously adopted the proposition that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
ptG FIRE IN WASHINGTON.
The Columbia Theatre Damaged by
FInme and Water.

WASHINGTON. September ls.-The
seven-story brick and steel building on
the southwest corner Of Twelfth and F
s,reets occupied by Robinson & Cherry.
o,o,biars and outfitters, was destroyed
-, DIRE tonight. as well as several small
buildings on both Twelfth and F streets.
Tsa Twelfth-street side OF the Columbia
,rnootra was damaged by fire and water.
Tho total loss will aggregate nearly
s-,oo ono
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
as 1875. Dunkhorst was simply an ant
mated punching-bag and took enough
punishment to settle half a dozen boxers
DRxUxcIATIoN OF DREYFUsITEs.
Due d'Orieans Says Mtnistry seeks
RetriaI for Its Own Profit.

PARIS. September is.-The Due dor
leaps has issued manifesto denouncins
the Dreyfusites. The Duo dOrleans ae-
cuses the ministry of seeking a revision
of the Dreyfus proceedings while con-
vinced that Dreyfus is guilty. under pre-
text OF calming the public, for their own
profit He declares that the prospecs
makes his heart Quiver. and he concludes
his manifesto in these words:
"Frenchmen, we are masters In our
own country. Your servants, subject 10
an occult and pernicious power, pre-
sumo to impose upon you the VIII 10
which they submit, under pretext Oh
proving tho innocence OF one whom the
military tribunals have condemned as
traitor. 1t Is the army they are trying
to destroy. and France they are striving
TO ruin.
"Frenchmen, we will not allow II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
THE CRETAN SITUATION.
Di.nrmamcnt OF Mussuim"ns Delay
ed by Turkish Commander.

CANDIDA, ISLAND OF CRETE Sep
tember l9-Edhem Pasha' the turkish
Governor. has just had proclamation
nublicIy read, saying that by order of the
sultan all arms must be surrendered to
committee formed for that purpose.
Tba disarmament OF the Mussulmans
hasn delayed. however. Dtevad Pasha,
re- Turkish military commander demand
,ne n that the arms be delivered on board
a Turkish warship. Admirai Noel .ne
.,'' -. handed TO q British guard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
FALL CLOTHES.
Now's The Time to Buy Them, ana
Eyyig's IL the Place.

Our stock for fall is ready, comprising
the choicest materials the market af-
fords. We are prepared TO make You a
suit at short notice. In our usual nrst-
class style. at prices to defy competition.
The secret. Short Credits, Short Prices.
See our Lounge Suits In our young men
department at SlS. EWl",
New Era Tanor. ~ east Main.
Founded by j. c. Shafer. 1912.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

they go 10 Agninaldo's house. express
sympathy with him. and congratulate him
upon his escape. During the evening a
special thanksgiving service was held at
the church at Malaios.
The soup intended for Aguinaldo Is now
subjected TO chemical analysis before
being presented 10 the insurgent leader.
and the Spanish prisoners are kept closely
confined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
urHr.IN GETS THE DECISION.
can't KNOCK Dunkhorst Out, Though.
Latter "A Punching-Bag.

NEW YORK, September ls.-Gus Ruh-
lin the Akron Giant met Eddie Dunk
horst. of Syracuse. for a twenty-five
round bout at catch-weights before the
Greater New York Athletic Club tonight.
md outfought and outpointed the Syra-
cmss boxer for twenty-five rounds, but
s,as unable 10 knock him out. The refe-
rec stopped the bout In the twenty-second
round. and awarded the fght to RuhiinI
Dunkhorst was hog-fat and weighed
about 200 pounds Rubin gave his weight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
lust Published.

.rPhases of An Inferior Planet" by the
author OF 'The Descendant" Price, Slzj,
postpaid. ~,
"Hope the Hermit" by Edna Lyall.
Price, $50. postpaid.
THE BELL BOOK AND STATIONERY
COMPANY,
5aS east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
A Handsome Thing.

The Indestructible Leather Couch Is
what Il Is called and for a handsome and
corr sorta bic leather couch 1t beats any
We have seen.
Yes IL is at sydnor &c Hundley's, the
Leaders. III and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
For Diseases of the Liver, stomach
and kidneys

the Water OF toe Greenbrisr Wh'te sulphur
springs Is the most valuable In America.
PURCELL, LADp & Co, Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

sons were killed and many injured. and a
number of buildings were destroyed at
Seville, and eighty-five houses were de-
molished and many persons fell victims
to the storm at Guadix. in the province
OF Granada.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
WINNIE DAVIS DEAD,
"The Daughter Of the confsds-
racy' Passes Away
TO Be BURIED IN HOLLYWOOD,
Her Death Occurred at EarlaSansa
Pier.
INTERMENr WILL OCCUR FRIDAY.
Gen. Gordon Issues an Order Direct.
ing Confederate Organizations ID
Send Delegations TO the Funerals.
Have Military Escort. AszG 2s1Nis&
IxTERMEsT WILL OCCUR FRIDAY.
Narragansett PIER, n. l.

September 1D, 1885,
Editors of the Richmond Dispatch,
Ricbmond, Va,
thank you for your kind sym.
pntby. The remains VIII be taken
to Richmond Friday, md will be
Inferred I'm Hollywood. The time
of the funeral has not yet been hxed.
v. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The above telegram was received last
night I'm response to one from the Dis
patch conveying to Mrs. Jefferson Davis
assurance Of the deep sympathy OF the
people Of Virginia I'm her great bereaye-
ment i'm the death Of her daughter.
Miss Varina Anne Davis, dear TO the
people of the South as "Winnie Davis.
the Daughter of the Confederacy." died
al noon Sunday at the Rockingham Hotel.
Narragansett Pier, II. l., where she had
been an for about six weeks Of malarial
gastritis. Ever since the Confederate
reunion at Atlanta, In the latter portion
Of July, Miss Davis had been in bad
health.
At times her condition became very se-
rious. so that consultations OF physicians
were deemed necessary. but frequent rail-
lies gave renewed hope that she would
ultimately recover.
During the past week especially was her
condition considered favorable. and 1t was
thought that her removal from the hotel
would be possible in a few days, as the
hotel had closed for the season. leaving
the patient and Mrs. Davis and the at
| tendants practically alone In the house.
| On Saturday night. however, relapse In
Miss Daviss condition was noticed. and
| through the night she lost strength per-
| ceptlbly. Sunday morning the physicians
| said that the end was not far off. and at
| noon death came to end the suffering.
which at times had been intense.
| Mrs Davis had watched unremittingly
at her daughters bedside. and she Is
bowed with sorrow The physician in at
tendance on Mrs Davis reports that She
Is holding up with great calmncss In her
affilction. and no fears are at present en-
tertsined that her health will succumb 10
the strain. Hundreds OF telegrams OF
sympathy came 20 her from all sections
OF the country yesterday. but she was not
able TO reply TO many OF them, being
much prostrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
Peaches. Peaches!

We will offer to-day a choice lot Of
yvhit. Heath and Soft Peaches.
GEORGE B. BULL & Co,
Second Market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
GREAT STORM IN SPAIN.
MANY buildings DESTROYED and Per-
rutured-Some Fatalities

.ons Injured-Some Fatalities.
MADRID, September ls.-A destructive
hurricane to-day swept over Southern
Spain. doing great damage In the pro-
yinces of Seville and Granada. Six per-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
The Weather.
- WASHINGTON. September 49,

- WASHINGTON. September 49,
Ian Forecast for. Tuesday:
For Virginia-Generally fair
weather: light. variable winds.
For North Carolina and South Carolina
Increasing cloudiness. and showers al
night; light. variable winds, becoming
southeasteriy.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear, with rising tenn
,ara,ure. At midnight the sky was clear.
state OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
No STRAINED RELATIONS,

urrNFoRoEMENTs FOR DEWEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

perature. ~ hh~"'e"N NN "' w." -
state OF Thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

Mean temperature $3.50.
The herald., 1898-01-14
AN INDUSTRIAL PARADE
MEETING OF JOINT COMMITTEES
TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT
The Home Products Exhibition to Be
Opened With Great Eclat and
Big Procession

The Merchants and Manufacturers
association has received a letter from
James w. Kerr, president of the Manu-
facturers and Producers association or
San Francisco, in reply to an invitation
from the directors to be present at the
opening of the Home Products exhibit
ton here Mr.. Kerr says: while regret
my inability to be present with you on
that special occasion, I must congrat-
ulate the people of Los Angeles on hav-
ing men of such practical ideas as in
dicated by the Inauguration of the ex-
hibition in question"
Colonel Berry of the Seventh regi-
ment will issue orders in few days for
all companies in this city and the one
in Pasadena to participate in the parade
of the oath. General Last and staff,
Colonel Berry and staff will lead the
division, with the Seventh regiment
band.
]. C. Cline has been elected grand
marshal of the parade.
A meeting of the joint committees
from the Pioneers, Native Sons, Native
Daughters and Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association was held last
evening in the rooms of the latter in the
Wilcox block to complete arrangements
for the parade and banquet of the gold
celebration on the oath.
The Pioneers have agreed to turn out
to at least the number of seven tally
no loads. Following them will come the
Native Daughters of the Golden West,
appearing for the first time in the his
tory of the organization in a public
parade A young Native Daughter will
be dressed as Eureka, on the state
shield and drive a chariot drawn by
| five horses. Three young Native Daugh-
ters will follow on horseback in Indian
costumes. The other members will be
driven in tally-hos, handsomely decora-
ted. In the third division will appear the
three parlors of Native Sons of the
Golden West in full membership some
of the parlors being in uniform.
There will be a sixteen-mule team
drawing a prairie schooner and one or
more stage coaches, drawn by six horses.
In the industrial section at least
seventy firms have promised to par
ticipate, represented by handsome
| ilOdtS. Inc eNIlIDltOIl ndll VIII De clOSeu
during the parade and will reopen at
43O
The procession will be reviewed in
front of the exhibition hall, and the
public is urged to decorate in the gold
color adopted by the committee A band
concert will be given at 1880 at the ex-
hibition hall, to which the public Is
| invited.
The Pioneers, Native Sons and
Native Daughters will close the festivi-
ties of the day with banquet, accom-
panied by literary and musical exercises,
at Turner hall.
To the regret of the committee having
the matter in charge, Mrs. Jessie Benton
Fremont and Mrs. S. o. Houghton have
sent word that they will be unable to be
present in the procession. The. former
The herald., 1898-01-14
WHAT MRS. VEZIE DID
When Constable Mugnemi Tried to
Eject Her From Home

Mrs. V. Veze, an old Frenchwoman,
gave Deputy Constable Mugnemi an un-
pleasant surprise yesterday evening, but
he got even by arresting her on a charge
of battery and sending her to the city
Jail in the patrol wagon. Mugnemi had
received a writ of ejectment against
the old woman, who has not been paying
her rent regularly at the house she in
habited on New High street. The land
lord wan.Ed her io vacate. but she
would not, and he finally instituted
civil suit for the recovery of his prem
ises Last evening the deputy. armed
with his writ, went to Mrs. Veze for the
purpose of throwing her belongings out
on the sidewalk, and in the execution of
his duty he showed her the paper. She
pulled it out of his hands and tore it
to pieces. Then she went for Mugnemi's
coat and managed to rend it, Such out
rageous conduct was too much for the
patient italian, who arrested her The
old lady may also have to answer for
contempt of court for tearing up the
process of the justices court
The herald., 1898-01-14
AN EASTERN ROMANCE
William Van Norman and Miss Maude
Theme Married

William Vernon Van Norman, son Of
Dr. Van Norman of San Diego, has mar
ried Miss Maud Theme, prominent
member of San Diego society, yesterday
in Cleveland. Ohio. The young couple
were schoolmates in San Diego and the
engagement was kept absolutely secret
on account of parental opposition.
The groom is a student at the Cleve-
land Homeopathic Medical college. will
graduate In March, and is % years OF
age. Miss Theme has been staying in
Minneapolis with her brother. Unwill-
ing to delay their long cherished scheme
any longer, she came to Cleveland at the
request of Van Norman to consummate
their union notwithstanding his parents
wishes.
DR.. Van Norman was interviewed In
regard to the affair at his parlors in the
Westminster hotel. He said: Il am
unable to give you any details whatever.
My son merely telegraphed that he was
married. I understand that his wife is
Miss Theme, former schoolmate of
his in San Diego. This affair is totally
unexpected, and, while it was my wish
that my son should postpone his inten-
tions in this direction until after the
completion of his education, I can but
make the best of what he has considered
to be essential to his happiness. 1 am
awaiting fuller details"