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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
MARDI GRAs.
New Orleans, La; Mobile. Ala. and
Birmingham, Aiu., February ~,
1SDS.

New Orleans. La; Mobile. Ala. and
birmingham, Ain., February ~
1898.
A rate of one first-class limited fare
for the round-trip, to New Orleans, la.
Mobile, Ala, and birmingham. Ala. Is
offered by the Southern railway from
all points on it's line 10 those wishing
to attend these grand festivals. which
occur each year. Tickets on sale Feb
ruary 18th TO 2lst. inclusive, final limit
returning March 3, 1898.
Not only does the Southern railway
offer this very low rate to all who wish
TO go, but II also offers the shortest and
quickest route, most convenient
schedules, and comfortable accommoda-
tions. The Southern has double daily
trains running between all points on it's
line in this section, and the above points
where the festival will be held. These
trains are composed Of the very latest
and most handsome design of Pullman
sleeping-cars and Southern railway
dining-cars and coaches.
Complete information as 10 schedules,
sleeping-car reservations etc, will be
cheerfully furnished upon application by
any agent OF the Southern railway;
Richmond Transfer Company, 903 east
Main street, or c. w. Westbury, Travel
ling Passenger Agent. 920 east Main
street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
LIKE THE GULDENsuPPE CASE.
Another MutiIated Body Found In
East River.

NEW YORK, February S.-The mutt
lated body of man, without stitch oil
clothing on il, was found in the East
River to-day. Half Of the head was
missing. the right leg was cut off at the
hip, the left leg was cut OF AT the Knee
and both arms were gone, having been
cut off close TO the shoulders.
The police believe that another murder
mystery of a character similar to that Of
the recent Guldensuppe case has been
unearthed by this discovery. The man
had apparently been strangled 10 death
stabbed with some ssharp instrument
thought to be a stiletto. and then cut TO
pieces in the most ruthless manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
VIII Teach Them Hebrew.

At a very interesting meeting held sun
day evening at Thon's Hall. Hebrew
school was organized. its object being
the instruction of Jewish children in the
Hebrew language and literature. The
following gentlemen were elected OFF,
GERS: President, A. Mulloy; Vice-Presi-
dent, l.. Silver; Treasurer, $. Spilburg;
Secretary II. Breitstein; Trustees-B.
Woolf, w. A. Broidy, II. Fl. Rosenberg
A. Shapiro, M. .Ararnowitz. A. Swarg-
man, l.. Levy, NJ. Brown. and NJ. Amstar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
BoIEs ON THE MONEY QUESTION.
He Has Plan which He Thinks
should Unite All Democrats.

FAIRFIELD, IA, February S.-bx-GoV-
ernor Horace Boies made an address on
the financial question here tonight.
1t was his first utterance on the sub
iect since the publishing of the widely
quoted letters in which he denied the
sacred and irrevocable nature of party
platforms. and insisted that the battle
for free coinage of silver at the ratio OF
le 10 having been fought under the most
favorable circumstances, and the Demo
crats been defeated at the polls, the Dem
ocratic party should abandon the financial
plank of 1896 and endeavor TO rally on
new ground.
His sneech tonight embodied plan for
q redeemable government currency, upon
which. he thinks, all Democrats should
be able TO agree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Miss Eliza J. Heath, who mad been con-
nected with the orphan asylum of the
Richmond Hun.-ne Association for about
q half century, died early this morning
at her rooms in that institution. Miss
Heath. who was held in affectionate re-
gard by all connected with the instltu-
ton. was i'm her 18th year. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet been
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
I'm Oldeu Times

people overlooked the Importance OF per-
manently beneficial effects and were sat-
Istied with transient action; but now that
IL Is generally known that Syrup OF Figs
will permanently overcome habitua con-
stipation. well-informed people will not
buy other laxatlves, which act for a time.
but finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine. made by the California Fig
Syrup Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
TROOPS FOR ALASKA.
Two Companies 10 he Sent to Dye"
and Skaguny.

WASHINGTON, February S-At the
Cabinet meeting to-day, it was decided
TO send two companies Of troops to Dyea
and skaguay, Alaska, for the purpose OF
Dreserving order and protecting life and
property -. ..o.o ,,at
~ r,,sh 10 the gold-felds has attracted
bmndreds OF the lawless element. and
that troops are necessary at once to pre-
vent trouble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Disastrous Earthquake shocks.

CONSTANTINOPLE, February S.
Earthquake shocks continue 10 be sclt
at Balikesr Asia Minor, and in its
vicinity.
About 1900 people have been rendered
homeless. some $500 houses, 80 mosques.
and Is khans have been more or less de-
stroyed. and l2O persons have been killed
or injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
MORGAN TREAT MARSHAL.
Alamo G. Yates. of virginia co" III
nj Patrns, Greece.

WASHINGTON, d. c. February -
1,he president to-day nominated Aionzo
= Yates. OF Virginia, TO be Consul at
patras. Greece. and Morgan Treat. to De
uarshal of the Eastern District Of Vir-
Qlnia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
MINISTER THOMAS RECEIVED.
Special Honor Accorded TO Our Rep
rasentutfye--IIiS Third Term.

STOCKHOLM. February S-Wiiiiam
Thomas. the new American Minister 10
Sweden and Norway was received In spe-
o,a, audience to-day by King Oscar Tor
the purpose Of presenting his ereoen'isis. isn'.
This is the third time MI lhoIi,as i,''s
...,.ssanted rbe United States as Minister
80 ctockholm. something unprecedented
IN IN he history Of the Swedish Court ana
IL the '' reception accorded him to-day re-
acts honor upon Minister Thomas ana
upon the United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
threatening letters. ~
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST zoI.A.

o'NSl RATION AGAINST ZOIA
nc court then rose amid great excite
,nyn' s and shouts for and against NJ.
Io'". Ihere was a big crowd outside the
,e court and as the people were
ssse'ng tne building man cried: ''vive
Down with Francel" lie was
immediately arrested.
A tremendous rush followed Al ~.
on emerging from the Jury door was
recognized and Obliged 20 return and soe,,
refuge In the robing rooms. the doors Of
which were then locked.
ne crowd remained outside. yelling
Nohspuez Ioia! etc, led by a number OF
young oarristers in their robes. who
roughly handled NJ Zola's sympathizers.
"h'i detachment OF Republican Guards
cleared the approaches TO the court.
M Hola then emerged. pale and trem-
bling, and the moment ne appeared on
the stairs leading to the court yard there
was an immense clamor and shouts of
Down with Zola," Long. live zolar"
and Death to Zolaw the last cry domi-
mating the others.
The novelist. with his few friends. had
difhcuity in keeping his feet amid the
surging crowd.
IOLA IN PERIL
In the meanwhile the police. misun-
derstanding their orders. closed the gates.
and NJ. Zola thus found himself inside the
courtyard, surrounding by bowling,
threatening mob The police were power
less. and for moment II looked as
though ne would be lynched, with the
friends who formed his body-guard. His
friends rallied around him, and eventually
the gates were reopened and the police.
having been reinforced. escorted NJ. Zola
to the street. while the majority Of the
mob was confined in the courtyard
shrieking threats against the novelist.
who eventually entered a cab and drove
quickly away.
The women in the crowd were especially
violent man who cheered for Zola
was set upon by a mob Of people. who
hustled him 10 the St Michaers bridge
where they tried TO throw him into the
river Seine, but the police were rein
forced and saved him
The crowd remaining in the courtyard
greeted NJ Rocheforts exit with great.
cheers of "Vive rarmiew and "Vive la
Francew They were eventually dis
persed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Might Have Gotten Wine for the
Price.

=. 3. Wyatt. a saloon-keeper, at No. 900
west Broad street. is a prisoner at the
Third Police Station, where he is charged
with stealing $40 from George H. South
ard. Southard alleges that he handed
Wyatt $40 note in payment for drink
and got no change. The case will be in
vestigated in the Police Court to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
The Luctgert Case.

CHICAGO, February s.-Attorney Har-
mon concluded his speech in defence OF
Adolph l.. Luetgert late this afternoon,
and tomorrow State's-Attorney Deneen
will close for the prosecution. The case
should 20 TO the jury by noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
s,,,, Another spanish Cruiser.

MADRID February s.-The Spanish
oSnernment has decided 10 send the
.,Tn,ish cruiser. Almirante oquendo TO
fisnana. ana thence TO New YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

The Williams Typewriter carries the
broadest guarantee IN existence. It's un-
approachable features make IL easy for
us TO do this. Secondhand machines
bought, sold, rented. and exchanged. Sup
plies etc. HARDIN COMPANY,
Ola cast Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
III the baby Is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. Ii soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

The condition OF Mr.. j. Newton Gordon.
who lies paralyzed at his home. on Bar
ton Heights. remains unchanged. and but
little hope is entertained OF his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Thanks 10 the introduction Of Salvation
OIL young bicyciers need not rear d ia''-
Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

DIR. Elliott DE Jarnette, Jr.,
Of Bowling Green, has removed to Ash
land. Va, where he expects to locate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Double Violets, 75c. a hundred; Roses,
sl.5O a dozen. NJ. A. WHITTY. Nos. 903
east Main street and 2l5 east Broad
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February s.
IcI0IlfN Forecast for Wednesday:
| For Virginia-Partly cloudy
l weather; possibly with rain Wed
nesday night; slightly warmer; south
easterly winds.
For North carolina-Partly cloudy
weather; warmer; east to southeast
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
The pen Book sad Stationery cen-

No. g2s east Main strest, have nice iinc
OF Sentimental valentines. for &c. up. and
the comic ones BY the sross-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

The Committee on Entertainment,
appointed By the local exchange, are
working lndefatigably TO make the stay
OF the visitors pleasant, and with Messrs'
T. c. Ebel, A. Simon, and II. Whitlock'
as the leading spirits therein. they are
succeeding admirably. Last night a de-
lightful musicale was rendered the VISIT
ors. and a programme OF exceptional
merit participated in by Mr.. and Mrs. E.
III. Cloves. Mr.. Thurston Cardoza. Miss
Maud Porter Captain +. W. Cunning
ham. Mr.. Oscar Lohman. and Mr.. II. [.
Rueger, was rendered. This was inter-
spersed by humorous recitations by Mr.
Allen T.. Day. Of Buffalo. vice-president
OF the exchange.
The entertainment was given In the
lobby OF the hotel the singers being To-
Gated In the south balcony. and the
other balconies. the stairway. and me
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Mean temperature. re.......-..-..,a2 - |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

The regular weekly meeting OF the Old
Dominion Democratic Club will take
place tonight. Candidates are invited 20
attend.
A call has been Issued for the Demo-
cratic voters OF Jackson Ward 20 meet
tonight at Bahen & Rhodess Hall. COR
ner OF Second and Duval streets. and or
ganlze club. The meeting has been set
for 5 O'Clock.
The Bryan Democratic Club held a large
meeting at their rooms, No. u north
Eighteenth Street. on Monday night ana
were addressed by number OF candi-
dates. This organization meets every
Monday. The officers ares President,
Mike Pierce; vice-Presidert. Thomas
Knote, Treasurer, ID. Huffman; sesss.at>'
James Cox; Sergeant-at-Arms. Wiiiiam
Gibbons; Executive Committee Al,
Robertson. J. II. strang. L. H. Bah, q.
r. Mountz.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
TWELVE PAGES
DITyEHENcEs IN TIME.
THE FLEA or INSANITY.

The supreme court of Iowa has done
what It could recently TO discourage the
resort by the defense in criminal cases 10
a false plea Of insanity. and II other courts
would follow the precedent or other States
provide by law for a similar disposition of
those whose Insanity had been established
to jury's satisfaction. there would TO
fewer attempts to escape justice by the
insanity dodge
II is not such difficult thing for n
shrewd criminal to simulate insanity and
deceive jury. The trick has been often
played with success Criminals have been
turned loose undor pleas of mental ire
sponsibliity, ana have taken M their law
breaking careers again within Il few
months. Often when suffering from tit
of temporary insanity only. they have been
srnt to an asylum, to he dismissed In A
few weeks to resume the commission of
crime.
The supreme court OF Iowa held that II
at any time in the course of trial, "A doubt
shall be raised as TO the sanity of the de.
PENDANT, special trial for insanity may be-
Immediately ordered II Jury OF medical
experts find that the defendant is really
insane, the criminal trini will at once bo
dropped. The defendant. however. viii
not be given his liberty, as IL now com
monty the result of such an inquiry, but
VIII be committed to the insane ward of
tho state prison for an indefinite length OF
Tune The verdict of the insanity jury
therefore may mean virtual life imprlson-
ment In the insane ward II. on the othe,
hand, the insanity jury shall find the de-
iendant TO be sane. the criminal trial vii
proceed, with the insanity plea stricken
out OF the defense. Counsel for the de
Tense is at liberty to introduce the insan,
ity plea, but under the courts ruling the
success of that plea viii mean long ia.
generation, inevitably.
Except In desperate cases. or when thc
p aim is only TO save the criminals neck. n
would hardly be the policy OF the defense
to put in false plea OF insanity when It's
establishment would mean long imprisnn-
ment In the penitentiary. general adop.
tion by appellate courts or courts of last
resort OF this Iowa decision would mn.
doubtedly work reform to large ex,on,
In field where fraud has been froouent
aud costly TO society.
Gradually the coils are tightening around
the law breaker under the growth of on.
lightened sentiment Technloalities ar,
peing swept away, and fraudulent practic,
blocked. The complete protection of So.
cie'y anu the UNFOLDING of the law res
with the courts The statutes are com.
pfohensive enough, il there be enlighten
ment, sternness, Independence and prompt
ness on the bench. II criminals find III,
courts easy avenues of escape ii is. gener.
ally. because the judges fail to do thei,
whole duty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
NOTES AND PERSONALS

The Galveston regiment indulre, in drin
practice every day and the men arr he.
coming quite proficient. They EXPECT m
be ordered to the front inside of a week.
Inc taking of testimony in the cas-. NJ
Eluer Hubbs, pastor of colorsd Rap,ist
church was concluded in the county conrt
today and Judge Mann has the matter I'M
der Amusement.
MI Jeh Mcl.emore. formerly one or tn.
pest known newspaper men in the state
is mere To-Day on business. He Is now Stale
assent lor the Woodward-Tiernan Printing
Austin tomorrow
The contract has been let for a shclI roaa
oeginning In the northwestern part az
town aud continuing down the island. The
total cost OF the road win be about sgOon
one third OF the expense to be borne nv
the city and the balance by the county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
FiREMAN's ASSOCIATIONS
me Annual Convention Ber;rs IN
Waco To-day

waco. reSas. May l0.-The State Firemen..
Assoclauon VIII meet in annual convention
IN waco tomorrow. The following official
programme has been arranged:
Wednesday, May 1i.-Delegates to the state
ftremehs association to meet at Central Fire
station at O'Clock a. m. 10 be escorted tn
tne opera house by the hremen of Waco A,
.,So p ~ water display on the square by
~. NY en're hre department After the disnlav
W nonor OF the State Firemen's assocjs,,oa
e r VISITING nremen at Maennerchor hail an
, spankiin street All firemen in uniforms ana Nd
out ticket a"i'ted with
AZ nursaay, May Twisting fremen Ana
ssaesstes VII meet at Central Are station a.
~ = We ~ haa VIII be escorted by delegation
senuon nail. All visiting nremen are ear-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11

| atcd Notifications for fear OF having the
| few fighting ships in It's navy crippled, aud
rendered incapable OF subsequently meet
| ing an attack from Spanish fleet. These
| few fighting ships we have are slow, ana
! could not force the Spanish 0rmored cruis-
ers into battle on the sea II the latter de-
sired 10 avoid the conflict. While samp-
son has the offensive and defensive power
OF his squadron about three days sail from
| Havana. It would be possible for the span
! ish Notwithstanding that 1t Is In the gulf
! or the Caribbean sea--to make detour,
leave the American fighting ships in the
rear and fall upon the little gunboats and
cruisers near Havana and Key West!
| In other words swift and powerful
squadron of armored cruisers In the West
Indies, acting on the guerilla plan, could
avoid the single fighting fleet OF slow bat
tleshps and monitors under Sampson, and
pick off our unprotected cruisers one by
one!
In the meantime. the only other armored
vessels we have, owing to the confusion as
TO SPANS naval plans must be held inact-
I've at Hampton Roads for the possible
protection of the North Atlantic coasts.
In short we have not sufficient naval
strength to protect our coasts, hunt an
enemy and maintain a safe bloekading fleet
at Havana and Porto Rico at one and the
same time. And this weakness is exhibited
In contest with poor old bankrupt Spain!
For years the officers OF the navy and
the heads OF the navy department have
pleaded with congress to expedite naval
construction, All the embarrassment We
are now experiencing was pointed out, but
the piece meal congressional policy could
not be changed. If we had six or eight
big arfnored cruisers at this time. instead
Of two aa now. speedy. Of large coal capa-
city and offensive power they would be
sufficient to watch for Spanish fleets and
leave the monitors aud batteshlps free TO
reduce Cuban and Porto Rican fortifca-
lions, or to maintain blockade without
fear from opposing vessels.
We are paying for our inattention to our
highest interests--we arc rcaping the fruits
OF penny wise policies! Congressional
stupidity is Icing rebuked In d conspicuous
manner.
Let us as a people insist on a change of
policy. We must have n strong navy. We
do not need large army aud the fact
that We have small one enables us to ox-
pend tho more money and effort to become
powerful at sea. Sen-power means security,
commerce, International respect. We can
never afford again to take such desperate
chances as We have been taking as great
and rich but practically derenseless Ma
ton. Hut the American congress is alone
TO blame for our present appropriateness
for prompt ending of this war, Or the
srayer complications that may grow out OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
SUCCESSFUL FLAX FARM.
Demonstrated that II Can he Grown
In Victoria County.

Victoria Texas, May l0--The Post cor
respondent had the pleasure few days
since of inspecting twonty-acre field of
fax on tho farm CT MIR. Zimmerman. about
four miles from here 1t is over two feet
high, which is about twice the height II
grows in the Northern States where 1t is
a paying crop. This particular field was
planted in February, and VIII yield about
twenty bushels to the acre of seed twortn
so cents) and three or four tons OF fiber
which is very valuable. The cost OF seed
planting and harvesting VIII not exceed "a
per acre. There are 500 acres in the coun-
Is and the indications are that it will be-
como a sianle crop Of this county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11

Ennis, Texas, May 10. During the re-
cent storm at this place the United States
flag on the electric light tower was torn to
pieces Yesterday a subscription was taken
up by Mr.. A. Nj. Morrison to replaces the
Rag. \ SUFFICIENT amount was raised TO
purchase three flags and one Will be placed
on the light tower. one on the public school
building and one on the highest business
building in the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
LEAGUE REORGANIZATION.
Steps Are Now Being Taken in that
Direction.
BUfFALOES GO 10 GALVESTON TO-DAY
Those Two Teams VIII Continue ia
Play Baii-Thc Austin Club
still in Town.

TIE Austin club is here, with one or two
extortiops and can not play at san Antonio
today. as scheduled O'Connor and Maloney
LEI, town last night and the franchise has
been forfeited
Bailey and Eiscnfelder OF Galveston were
in communication with Or. Chiles of Austin
last night and it is believed probable that
h will take the club in hand and keep the
league intact
the Bunaloes will go to Galveston this
morning for n series of three games and the
two teams will aftcrward play three games
he's.
As it is now outlined. Austin will go to San
Antonio today and play two games there, and
then finish out the schedule.
While matters are Just now in a serious
shape it is believed they can and Will be
Strengthened out in a short time and the
league live out its days.
hut whether It does not, the public is
urged to give good attendance to the games
which are to be played here between Calves
ton and Houston. 1t is really for you to de-
eide whether you are to have some place TO
sle nd the long, hot afternoons or not.
There are strng hores of a reorganization
of tie league, and this NAV be accomplished
II il is, then the Texas baseball world is well
rid of certain men who have been shaken out.
Every endeavor is being used, and it is
strongly hoped they will be successful.