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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
DEATH OF GEORGE WILLIAMS.
lie Was u Most Cultivated Man, " itii
Many Attachments.

WARRENTON, VA, April 9.-(SpeciaiD
The death of an esteemed old man oc-
CURED in this neighborhoOd Thursday
night. Mr.. George Williams. OF North
Wales. father of Mr.. George Thurston
Williams, of Rock Hill. beautiful cOun-
try place situated about six miles below
here. died OF pneumonia, al the age Of
81. He had been prominent architect in
London, but being fond OF astronomy, he
had given up active work for many years
and resided half the year with his
brother. who had built a small observa-
tory for him on his magnificent estate,
I'm North Wales, Homolynnen, and the
other half with his son here.
MIR. Williams was the eldest son OF
Colonel Monier Williams. II. h. |. {. s.,
surveyor general OF Bombay. and was
BORN in India, where he lived until his
9th year. His brother, Charles Reynolds
Williams. OF Homolynnen, Wales. is re-
tired solicitor: while another brother, Sir
Monier williams. Is a Boden Professor OF
Sanscrit in oxford University. This gem
tieman had written some scientific arti-
cles. copies of which were in the posses
sion OF the late Mr. Williams. ana upon
tho request OF a friend. to whom he re-
Gently loaned them, they viii be repub-
nshed in the next number OF the Protes-
tant Episcopal Review
Ill. ONLY a WEEK.
Mr.. Williams had been i'll only week.
and 1t was with great pleasure that ne
greeted Bishop Randolph on Monday last,
who, being in the neighborhood and hear
ing OF his illness, FASTENED to see him.
His passage to England had been taken.
and all arrangements made that he might
sail on the 18th. But the clear CALI for
him came sooner than that. and no one
that we know OF could have said more
earnestly. in the language OF Tennyson.
"rhat though from out our bourne OF
time and place,
The flood may bear me FAR,
| hope TO see my Pilot face TO face,
When have crossed the bar"
Every one who knew him loved him,
and the loss Will be great TO his sons
household, where he was SO warmly
cherished Mr.. George Thurston Williams
married Miss Sallie Nicolson, whose
mother is one OF the Richmond Well
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

attached to a steeple, and later a we'll
preserved church OF the thirteenth cen
fury was eXcayated. The church r. now
in use.
A bill Is before the New Jersey Legisla-
ture for the establishment OF an epiieptic
colony or village. The commission OF in
quiry which recommended the bill stated
that there were, at the lowest estimate.
almshouses. neither OF which are mt
places for them.
The origin of the custom Of widows
wearing caps is extremely ancient. IL
may be traced back 20 the Egyptian and
Grecian practice OF shaving of the hair
In periods Of mourning. But as without
hair there was a danger or catching cold,
the men wore wigs upon their bail
crowns. and the women caps.
a manufactures OF chahng dishes re-
Gently made the statement that he be
lieved gas and coal consumption In New
York would soon be very materially re
duced by the use of that convenient
means OF cooking light meals. Where
one was sold year ago. scores are sold
now" he said, and the demand Is In
creasing at a remarkable rate"
A French scientific journal says the
consumption of tobacco Is decreasing I'm
that country, being at the present time
about two pounds a head Of the popula-
ton annually; whereas in Holland IL a.
pounds; in the United States 5 pounds;
I'm Belgium and Germany. 3 pounds; in
Austria Hungary. 21-2 pounds, and IN
Canada, 2 IL pounds.
To fnd the rarest bird In existence You
must go to the mountains between AM
nam and Ioas, where there Is certain
kind OF pheasant. For many ears It's
existence was known only by the fact
that its longest and most splendid plume
was in much request by mandlrlns for
their headgear. A single skin IS worth
500. and the bird living would be price
less, for Ii soon dies in captivity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Personals and briefs.
Dr. ". d. Quesenberry, of Carclin
county, Is in the city.

Or. ". d. Quesenberry, Of Carolina
county is in the city.
Justice Crutchfield. after his usual Grim
inal docket in the Police Court yesterday
morning, ran the gamut of exactly 1OC
civil cases.
Pearl Prlddy. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John f. Priddy. who has been very I'll al
their home. No 3l5 oOuth Laure. 'street
is somewhat improved.
Colonel George ". Miles, principal Of
the st. Adams Male School, came 10
Richmond last night to attend the Yale
Virginia game to-day.
Mr.. Edward Tyler returns TO his home
in Montgomery, to-day after visit OF
several weeks to his father and mother
Governor and Mrs. Tyler.
Mr. c. H. Hasker left yesterday morn
ing for Pawtucket. II. l.. where. by spe-
cial request. he will deliver his interest
ing lecture on the "Merrlmac."
The Clay Ward Actives will hold an
important business meeting at Belyidere
Hall tonight, and IT Is expected that
there will be a large attendance.
DR.. Witherspoon, of Grace-Street Pres
byterian church, and Rev. G. r.. Hyde.
of the Third Presbyterian church, will
exchange pulpits tomorrow night.
Mr.. Claude NJ. Deane. who has been
confined to his room. at Richmond Col
lege for the last ten days, is now con-
valescent, and hopes to be out in few
days.
The New Covenant Christians Will hold
their regular second Sunday service at
the Soldiers Home tomorrow at p. NJ.
Elder staples will preach on Christ as
the Worlds Ransom"
The Dispatchs report of the meeting
Of the Police Board on Thursday failed
to show that Mr. David A. Wenbrunn
was present. He was on hand. as were all
the rest of the commissioners.
The Dispatch was in error yesterday in
saying that Mr.. Neale voted for Mi.
Trimmer for City-Hall Waterman. Those
who voted for him were Messrs Blanks
Brock. Noble, Snead, and Gunst.
Miss Eva Tyler will leave to-day for
Caroline county, TO attend the marriage
there next week Of her cousin, Miss Fan
ME Dew. Miss Tyler will later spend a
short time with her sister, Mrs. John
Washington, I'm Stafford county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
The Lowry Part.

written for the Dispatch)
We cannot all be famous some must
live
A life unchroncled on history's page.
Receiving nought from men; they give
All that they have, and die in honored
age.
We cannot all be lovely; Besutys smile
Cannot be won by wisdom or by gold.
And when she smiles IT'S for a little
while,
Then turns away her head when men
grow old.
We cannot all be rich: wealth comes
alone
Obeying summons OF some mighty
power.
Men gain ii. and within their hearts en-
throne,
Wasting q lifetime; own it Tor an hour.
We cannot all be good alike; for strife
Enters ones heart. which others never
feel;
A problem deep Is this. our human life.
Which death alone 10 us can e'er
reveal.
But all at least for others much can do;
We each can help our brother on his
way;
And helping others. may ourselves be
true,
Forming ourselves for Heaven day by
day.
smile may often win for Heaven a
soul.
A kind word spoken, life eternal give;
And little things unite TO torn whole.
III reward for any man 10 live.
JAMES SOUTHALL WILSON.
c,nifhfeld Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Thirty-One Men Killed by Snow
slide.

sKAGUAY, ALASKA, April g. via
SEATTLE. April Sat about noon to-
dav on the Chilkoot trail, between the
scales and Stone House at least thirty
one men met death, and large number
~ others were injured more or less Sc
riously. in snow-slide. Among the
known dead is G. Beck, of Sanford, Fla.
Fully fifty people were oyertaken by
the slide. and are either buried In the
snow or scattered along the borders of
the avalanche, in a more or less injured
condition.
The noint at which the accident oc-
CURED is some five miles above Sheep
camn. The nearest telephone station ~
four miles distant. The telephone wires
OF this point were carried away by the
slide This fact makes 1t difficult 10 OBJ
TAIN further particulars at this time. a
binding snow-storm was raging all day
upon the summit. and as consequence.
many Of those In the vicinity were
,,akine no attempt to travel. Thousands
~ neople were encamped In the vicinity
Of the accident at the time. and were
soon unon the scene, rendering such as
distance as possible. All day Saturday
and sunday a southerly storm. with rain,
wind and snow, prevailed I'm this vicinity,
ord n Ia believed the softening OF the
snow on the mountain SIDE by those
ogencies was the cause OF the avalanche.
The quantity of snow and ice that came
down in the slide Is estimated AT thou-
sands OF tons. 1t swept directly across
the trail which. Notwithstanding the
fact that the weather was unsuitable for
travel was thronged with wayfarers. The
last vestiee Of the trail In the vicinity
was wiped out of existence, and where
II Law Is now q mountain Of snow and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

demands greater than ever before from
general sources, urgent orders from the
government enlarge work, but do not
advance prices. Disasters in trade shown
this week by separate branches of bust
ness for the month of March. and also
the first quarter of 1885, make the best
report that has been possible for five
years. Ii is interesting TO note that
nearly all branches of business show
surprising movement.
Banks are extremely cautions, and COM
mercial loans are but 10 per cent. of their
aggregate. The belief that quick ex-
pansion in all branches would follow
greater liberality and patriotism by the
banks is not wholly unfounded, and the
heavy receipts from Europe of gold count
for little, compared with the greater or
less lberality in loans by banks. Dis
turbance does not yet appear. however.
and failures were 232 in the United States,
against 25S last year, and 32 in Canada,
against 3S last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Important Frefght-Rate Decision.

F. CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April s.
Henry .. Wing. Clerk OF the United
States Court here, received letter from
A. Shaver. counsel of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. stating that owing
to an opinion OF the United States Su-
preme Court delivered during the last
few days, the decision of United-States-
Judge Severens. rendered short time
ago, to the effect that freight rates from
the East to- Chattanooga must be as low
as those to Nashville. is effective at once.
According to this. all freight rates from
the East 10 the South must be changed
at once, as the roads are In contempt
every day they allow the present rates
to operate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Father and Son Waylaid ond Killed

MIDDLESBORO', KY, April S.-A spe
cial 20 the Herald from Manchester says
A. l.. Howard, ex-Sheriff of Clay county
and his son. WILL were waylaid and kill
ed. Howard is very prominent terri
bic sued has been raging between the
Philpots. Bakers. Campbells, and How
ards during the past year. Twenty men
have been killed during that time, mostly
from ambush
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

fee. under which are many bodies that
cannot be recovered for days to come.
There was preliminary slide at
o'clock In the morning. People were dig
ging up their goods when the second slide
occurred. about noon.
The latest reports are. that thirty-one
bodies have been recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Civil Action Againsh ZoIa.

PARIS, April s.-The officers composing
the court-martial which acquitted Count
Esterhazy met to-day, and decided to be-
gin civil actions for libel against Emile
Zoa and NJ. Perreux, publisher of the
AurOre
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

4 small fire. which had its origin IN a
curtain, at the residence OF Mrs. NJ. f..
Taylor, No. I'll east Leigh street, brought
the department out shortly before Z
o'clock last night. The alarm was sent
in from the corner of Ninth and Leigh
streets. The damage was merely nomi-
NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
yvsTyC A TREATY PORT.
U,c,opd Informed of Desire Tor
Tariff Revision.

LONDON, April 9.-The TeN'D
ponAent OF the Times says: ~
"china has voluntarily declared WI,
Sung q treaty port, ana gwen rns s.",n,,
S".-e ootice of n desire for revision
40 ~ ,a,in In accordance with Article
OF 90 the treaty of Tien-Tsin.
osrbe recent voluntary opening OF treaty
,orts e. Intended to induce England 10
accept this proposal soa 90 ,ba
"Weng-Tung, who is regarded as .ne
,,ost nowerful man in the government
is seriously H."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Ward Limo stenmers Withdrawn,

NEW YORK. April s.-R a. c. Smith,
of the Ward-Line Steamship Company,
returned from Washington to-day. TO
a reporter he said that all the Ward
Line steamers were withdrawn from SER
vice to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
Uncertain Indications.

tHarlem Life)
Experienced Servant; Gentleman wants
10 see you. sir.
ar Rlchmann: Who Is hey
EXPERIENCED Servant: couidnt ma out'
sir: but judgin' from his clothes mes
s,ther n beggar or a millionaire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

BoTT. Died. at 22p o'clock Friday
morning. al the residence OF her husband
No. ga north Seventh street. Mrs. T. II.
B0TT.
Funeral win take place from second
Presbyterian church tpr. hcgeD THIS
saturday. AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock
FRANcK.--Dled. at her residence, Ne.
sls north sixth street. at 1870 A. Al. April
9Th. Mrs. FANNIE FRANcks WIDOW of
+. w. r. Franck. In the 18th year 81 ~
age.
Funeral notice latas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

character received was one from a South
Carolinian, who says he desires to fight
with Virginia troops, should fighting be
necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

fOrds. and whose brother, DR.. NicolsOn
married Miss Whitcomb. OF Richmond
Mr. and Mrs Lewellyn Nicolson, OF
Georgetown. have come 10 attend the
funeral, which will take place tomorrow
evening from Grace church. The remains
will be interred I'm the little churchyard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
sss,u Attnck On Dervisbes.

CAIRO. April S-The Anslo,E s;s ,ar
80. ,,nder the Sirdar, General Sir Her
bert Kitchener, attacked the Dervish p 20
s,tion at 7:a5 this morning, and rusn ,',a
Mabnoud's zariba from the GENRE Q, ms
fortificatIons without check. Inc at narN
was entirely successful ana the Der
wishes lost very heavily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
A Curtain Causes n FIutter.

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Uicbmouders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, April S.-(Special)-J. 5.
Williams, Waldorf; w. c. Snead, Grand;
Mrs. j. NJ. Laren, Holland; DR.. r. l..
Triton, Aston; f. b. Cunningham, Nor
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DEATHS.

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Page s.
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Notes or Interest.

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DEATH on THE CHILKOOT TRAIL.

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Page 8.
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
TROOP SHIP ABSOLUTE
 CHASED BY SPANIARDS

Port Au Prince, June 5-S D. m-Accord- ing to the latest advices from Santiago de Cuba there were no more than seventeen ships in the offing all day, and it is believed there were three missing vessels here who have gone for provisions and munitions of war. At o'clock this afternoon the Ha tien steamer Nouvelle Voldredge arrived here from Cape Haytien, after touching at all the ports along the coast She reported that yesterday at Mole St. Nicholas she saw the United States troop ship Resolute awaiting instructions. The vessel was un- der convoy. It was ascertained from passengers on the Nouvelle Voldridge that the Resolute had been pursued between Janravel and Mole St. Nicholas by two Spanish corvettes, but had escaped.
 From the same source it is learned that Admiral Cervera's squadron in its entirety is not in the port of Santiago de Cuba, but that only one cruiser, supposed to be the Cristobal Colon, one torpedo boat and two auxiliary cruisers are there.
 The collier Merrimac, so it is thought at Santiago, went down laden with coal, prob- ably to render the obstruction of the har bor entrance more complete. There is no direct news from Santiago tonight.
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
First Regiment Alabama Volun- teers on Important Mission.
DRAFTS A LIFE PARTNER
And Yesterday consumated His Vows at the AItar-Made Known His Wishes and Obtained furlough-WlI Re-
 turn to His Command.

Coroparl Jack Annesley, of Company H, First regiment, Alabama volunteers, ar- rived in the city on Saturday on an impor- tant mission. He was not sent as cruiting officer, but on his own responsibii- ty he came to draft life partner-to join hands and hearts with trusty little woman ere his departure for Cuba, where he will fight for his country's honor
 Corporal Annesley was yesterday welded to Mrs. S. A. Butler at 1910 Avenue E, and after brief stay of four days in the city will return to his command
 It will be the consummation of an affec- ton that existed previous to the war" and the happy couple decided not to let such small matter interfere with their arrangements.
 When the first call for volunteers was issued Corporal Annesley at once enlisted with the Bessemer Rifles as private and reluctantly bid his sweetheart go dbye, when the regiment was ordered to Mobile.
 A few days ago, however, he decided to come back on a furlough if he could obtain one.
 Not to be daunted by the want of courage he made his application brief and point- ed. winding up with the explanation that he wanted to get married. The application was promptly indorsed by Captain Huey' who forwarded it to Colonel Higdon. In turn the application was forwarded to Colonel w H. Mabry, of the First Texas, commanding the brigade and to Major John Logan. acting adjutant general of the vol unteers. who returned 1t to Captain Huey with authority to grant the furlough.
 Corporal Annesley is an Englishman by birth and has served In the British army, having been stationed in Ireland He has been in this country a number of years and as soon as war was certain he took out his naturalization papers, determined to enlist in the American army. He is fine specimen of manhood and looks every inch the soldier.
 In conversation with an Age-Herald re- porter yesterday he expressed the highest praise for the officers of the First regi- ment Alabama Volunteers for their uni- form courtesy to the men while in Camp Clark previous to enlistment.
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
THE WINNER OF
 THE GRAND PRIX

Paris, June 5--The race for the Grand Prix de Paris was run at Longchamps to- day and was won by Baron De Rothschild's s Leroi Seleil. M. J. DeBremonds Cardefeu was second and M. Edmond Blanc's Gag abat third
 There were seventeen starters, including the American horse Archduke II.
 The Grand Prix de Paris is of 200 900 francs, for entire colts and Allies foaled in 1895 of every description and country, added to a sweepstakes of 1000 francs each, 600 francs forfeit and 300 francs forfeit only if declared by 10 D. m. on the Wednesday preceding the race, or 100 francs only if de- clared by the 2d of May. 1898; the second to receive 10000 francs and the third 10000 francs out of the stakes. Distance about one mile and seven furlongs.
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
BIRMINGHAM TYPOS
Will Give Barbecue Officers for Ensuing
 e Term Elected


 itThe regular monthly meeting of Birming- ham Typographical Union. No. 104, was held yesterday afternoon in Fox hall, cor ner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The reports of the various officers were read and received and the following ofi- cers elected for the ensuing term:
 President-W. M. Leath.
 Vice-President-A. J. Seeley.
 Financial Secretary-Allen M. Holt
 Recording Secretary-Chas. J. Deaton.
 Sergeant-at-Arms-Jas. Kelly.
 Executive Committee-A. J. Seeley, chair man; John Brock, Geo. G. Lanier, Ernest Hill, A. D. Howell.
 Delegates to Trades Council--Ernest Hill, A. D. Howell c. c. Wing, John A. Perry, G. F. Halsey.
 The union decided to give grand barbe- cue on the Fourth of July and the following committee on arrangements was appointed: C. J. Deaton. John A. Perry, and A. D. Howell
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
END THE .SENSELESS
 AND CRUEL WAR

St. Petersburg. June 5--The Noyostf. com menting today on the supposed intention Of the Spanish governmsnt to appeal to the powers to intervent says: Tt is full time to end senseless and criminal war. Spain's appeal is sort of exploitation. but on the other hand America must voluntarl- ly submit her pretentions to tribunal of the powers.
 America cannot avoid doir g this, as her position with two long and exposed coast lines, is not such as could withstand the combined fleets of two or three European powers Let Europe raise her mighty voice and restore that peace to which mankind looks for. the only peaceful expansion for the triumph of civi!zation."
The age-herald., 1898-06-06

The entire camp of the First resim mt has been vaccinated once and Sery lit le fear is entertained as to spread of the disease. A second round will be taken just as soon as new supply of virus arrives.
The age-herald., 1898-06-06
TROOP SHIP ABSOLUTE
 AT MOLE ST. NICHOLAS
Rumor That Battle Occurred Between the Van- guard of the Cadiz Squadron and Amer
 iCan Scout Boats.


  at depar ted shortly after distance the Spanish America
  the combat one or the The ohces " 0he a were telegraph station there of fleet of believed here Ia the were