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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
BIG STAMP TAX SCANDAL.
Internal Revenue Men Allege short
age on Recorded Documents.
CNew York Times-Sth.)

CNew York Times-Sth.)
Robert williams, Jr., United States
revenue agent in this city, and his in
spectors, since last Friday have been
quietly conducting an investigation Of
the method in which mortgages. deeds of
property, and other similar papers. have
been stamped at the New York County
Registers office, and yesterday 1t de-
veloped that startling laxity had been dis
covered in the payment of stamp taxes
on these documents Colonel Williams
has also begun similar examinations In
Kings and the other counties of his dis
trict, and the laxity has prevailed In all
quarters ever since few days after the
stamp-tax law went into effect, on July
LIST last.
Hesiaes the immense loss 10 the gov
eminent the title to millions of dollars
worth of property in this county alone,
it is declared, has been put In question,
at least for the time being Colonel VII
liams contends that the holders OF docu-
ments which do not bear the proper
amount Of stamps. in order to clear them
selves. must go back TO the Register s
office. nay the balance of the tax due, and
have a memorandum made on the docu-
ment showing the correction OF the error.
In support OF his contention he quotes
from section - of the Act Of June Is. 1898.
Isaac Fromme. Register of New York
county on the other hand. while assert
ing that the number of cases in which the
proper taxes have not been paid is very
few. declared yesterday that II documents
were brought back for the payment OF
more tax. these documents would have
TO be recorded again. He declared that a
eta. an f.
not invalidate IL.
Colonel Williams said he understood
that these examinations had been, or
were TO be, ordered by the Internal Reve-
nue. Commissioner TO be made through
out the country. The government. he said.
had doubtless been cheated cut OF mil
lions of dollars by the recording of docu-
ments at short rate OF taxation. When
asked IL 1t were likely that the papers
recorded in this county would show a
shortage TO the extent OF 100000, he said
he thought that estimate was probably
not too large However" he added.
my inspectors have not proceeded with
their work far enough to allow me TO
make any computation as to the amount
OF shortage likely TO be found.
zone notable thing the examinations
have already shown he said, is that
the taxes were paid pretty generally &C
cording TO law during the first three or
four days after the stamp tax act went
into effect But then the laxity In regard
10 honest payments began and has con-
tinued steadily with remarkable boldness.
Here Is one odd instance: mortgage
was recorded for $4,000. and the valua-
ton OF the property on which the tex
had to be paid at the rate OF 81 for each
1000. was placed at $4,000. and tax Of
sSs paid. Now. that is a ridicuously low
valuation. Who would ever think OF lend
Ing $4,000 on property worth only
Isl, OoOg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Plead the Pauper Act.

NORFOLK. VA, December S.--(spe-
cial) -Thomas West and Adeline Wick
alias Reid, were convicted last May in
the United States District Court, on the
charge Of fraudulent practices in securing
two pensions. They were sentenced To-
six months each Imprisonment in the Nor
folk city jail, and 20 pay line
and the costs OF court. Upon the expira-
ton Of their sentence yesterday they
were taken before United States Com
missioner George Il. Bowden, and upon
pleading the pauper act they were re-
leased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Inyakion of Trusts.

CNew York Commercial Advertiser)
The reported formation of flour trust
will be watched with peculiar interest
F'louring-m mills are so numerous and wide
Iy scattered, and are managed under such
a variety of conditions, that heretofore
every attempt 10 consolidate them has
proved failure. 1t came TO be believed
that Touring WAS at least one great In
dustry to which the trust principle could
not be applied. IL the reported trust shall
prove successful IL will constitute a new
illustration I'm the possibilities OF indus
trial consolidation and lead TO adoption
OF the trust principle by other branches
OF industry now conducted on the old
principle of individual competition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
THE MAKING OF PIPES.
Brierx Are Now Turned Out In i"''
Country ut Moderate COST
New York Sun.

A-NtW Ahl II tlAttfI
when / began selling pipes ID D''
store" said the dealer. most or m5 e''
toners were middle-aged or elderly H-.,
and the well-to-do among them g'ls-
deliberately carved meerschaums-
within the last ten or fifteen years 'I-'
young men have taken o. pipe s"'N.
and they have made the brer the p'op'.
thing IN pipes. Ny business "-
booming when the bicycle craze i4' y
hard. Don't see what that has i' ~
with pipes? Ask any pipe manIIA-.''
ard ne will tell you that bicycling LIZ.
his business seriously for two years
man who rode wheel quickly d.s 80
that a pipe was an awkward ,"'"e
smoke while he was riding. lA. la
from "A ptDe were blown back i-. "a
face, and IL was not easy tJ t,'' no
light u while riding C0narI- b,
soothed his ycaruinS for toD4iD1o ANN.
cigar or cigarette. me va. L .....Is
ed again, and the dealers lA "'o" ' a
pipes have had a rush busiNe'a' ~ if.
nv belief that golf IS resIonei'.e "a
calf is "a digniGed. serious game a.t
man who plays IL finds mar q , A
more satisfactory ON the INKS l.-'
cigarette or cigar. cha fact
you may rot be aware OF .L- 10
that we arc making excellent Ni'. t...t
i'm this country now. Ten years a-y .-...
OF our brler pipes were made ll .-f..-
Germany, and England oAl mos.
turers turned their attention pr r.ry
and the result was improved hl'. lin
Tor turning them out and p.f l,. -lr
In their price We have ID iLNi - ~
brierwood from Europe, ana .-- ~ trI.r
IL comes from France. Ihe I'-.l .,.1es
Is OF superior quality rms w. %, blgs.
In rough blocks and IL Is packe' i' e,sb.
which hold from 30 20 80 b. ZONE hoy
The blocks are roughly shape a. '. ,rIeh
are first put In n frazing maehiA. ,.'.rR
shapes the bowl. Then thet =, .r fhs
another machine. which holoh' Ind.
howl and reduces the stem. III ~ b., is
papered and pumicestoned ooN Tao
proper size. and the stem + .i-' or .
besf brier pipes, which sell ipi ..a, I'M
each. are initiated In shape arg ,cn tu,
pines which sell for - Genus a., tham
here IS lust as great a dineiencf y, ib.re
as the price Indicates. To my n.Ne -isn q
is nothing sweeter for a ~ f5 no
good brier and IL has smootlNt .I,,flrn.
touch which is lacking Ia the r,.htar.
The mOuthpieces are maoe " courss.
celluloid, bone. and amber anu Y0a
The amber IL the most eNl,nS h mst
can get a domestic brier, "n.tIs tai,
"a good as the imported "i"''''
moreover, Il is cheaper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
MeyerSyCle
1913 East Broad Street,
Next Corner First.
ia sin
COURT ORDERS.

q
VIRGINIA. IN THE CHANcEki
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
THE Zlst DAY OF NONEMBLE, lsa.
Fountain Coles ct ais. ..........Flilnuds.
VS.
James .. Ne,holland. Cornelius. Taomn-
son. and louisa IhOm-s ...DeieHliA,s'
- CHANCEkf.
The object Of this. SILT is 20 lar..i, '.
the real estate LETT by Betsy Ann A'el.
deceased. consisting Of a house AND .Q1
situated n tie city Of Richmond. 'front.'
ing Is feet on the western line OF skin
street north Of Baker and running back
l22 feet TO en- alley. icing designated as
No 9l4 north Sixth street
And an affidavit having been maze anl
filed that Concnus Thompson and LOUIS.
Thomas ere nOn-resideuJs of the state oi
Virginia. IT Is ordered that they DO appear
here within fifteen days after Que p-o--
cation OF this order and do what s re-
cessary TO protect their Interest IN ms
suit.
A copy-Teste:
p. A. l.. Smith. =. q. no -l-Ntw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
TROUBLE IN CALIFORNIA TOWN.
MYSTERIOUS Fires-HoteI Man Ordered
10 Leaye-IIe Refuses.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, December S.-Seve-
raj mysterious fires and an attempt 10
poison the water used by railway section
men have caused much excitement in the
little town of Delmar, twenty miles north
Of here. A vigilance committee has been
organized, and William Bennett, proprie-
tor OF a hotel, which was burned on
Tuesday, has been ordered to leave town
within forty-eight hours. Mr.. Bennett
refuses to do so, and defies any one TO
lay a hand on him. He goes about The
streets armed with a Winchester, and
serious trouble is feared. Bennett was not
in Delmar when the hotel was destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
DR.. WURTH'S OPINION
OF THE NEW DISCOVERY IN NEDI.
CINE.
A Remarkably Successful Hemee'
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, ana
Stomach Troubles.

DR.. Wurth. in commenting on recent dis
coveries In medicine SAID: Tnere Is
none which is certain to be so ValuaDie
and far-reaching in benefit as stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets, the new stomach rem
edy; | say far-reaching, because people
little realize how important souhd
stomach and vigorous digestion Is to
every man. woman. and child.
Indigestion is the starting point OF
consumption. heart disease, Brights as
ease. diabetes. nervous prostration liver
troubles. Why is this so? Simply De
cause every nerve. muscle, and tissue IN
our bodies is created and nourished from
the food we eat. If that food Is, by
reason of a weak stomach, compelled T.
lie for hours a sour. fermentlng mass
Of half digested food, IL poisons the blood
and nervous system. creates gas wnich
distends the stomach and bowels. CAUSING
pressure on the heart. lungs, and other
organs. and seriously impeding their &C
ton.
He says further, the point to direct at
tention is not the nerves. nor heart, nor
lungs nor kidneys. but the stomach, the
first cause of all the mischief
The remedy TO use for indigestion anu
weak stomachs is not some cathartlc'
but a remedy which will digest the 1000
increase the now Oh bdStilS JNN~'
the gases, and Stuart's Dyspepsia 1ao-
lets will accomplish exactly TINS result
in any case of stomach trouble, because
these tablets are composed of the dlges-
tive acids, aseptic pepsin, Golden Seal
and bismuth pleasant TO taste, and not
being a patent medicine, can be used by
any one with perfect safety. | believe
StuarGs Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any
form of indigestion and stomach trouble
except cancer of the stomach.
Full-sze packages of Stuarts Dyspep-
STA Tablets are sold by druggists at %
cents, or by mail from F. A. Stuart Com
pany, Marshall Mich. A book on stomach
diseases. together with thousands OF teS-
timonials, will be sent by address above,
or call on your druggist for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Regulars Off for Habana.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, December s.
The Seventh Cavalry, observation-disclosures
Michael Cooney, departed for Macon, Ca
this evening. They will camp with the
Third Corps until taken to Cuba.
The Eighth Infantry has been ordered
10 Habana, via Port Tampa, and leaves
here Saturday.
Six companies of the Tenth Infantry
departed for Charleston, where they viii
board a transport for Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Taken to Philadelphia.

NORFOLK, VA, December S-(Spe-
cial detective Bond. of the Philadelphia
Police Department. arrived here yester-
day to take charge of Joseph Morehouse,
who is wanted in that city for jumping
his bail bond of 81 800. Morehouse, who
is about so years of age. and married.
was arrested. charged with attempted
criminal assault. His wife and child, who
are in destitute circumstances. will be
sent TO Philadelphia tonight. on the same
train that carried Detective Bond and
his prisoner last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Regulars Soon Going TO Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, December s.
Preparation are now being made by Lieu
tenant Colonel Long, depot quartermas-
ter, to dispatch a fleet of transports TO
the Philippines. From Washington, d..
c., the information has been received to
the effect that shortly. several regiments
of regular troops will be sent to Manila
for the purpose of relieving the volunteer
forces now there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
A Bsx bicycle rider.

Joe w. Grimes. OF Cleveland, o., said
10 be the biggest man in the Unted
States. and fully as large as three or -four
average men. arrived In the city last
night. and for two hours he was nearly
smothered by a crowd OF curious gazers
who gathered about him In the lobby at
Murphy's. Joe has been In Richmond be-
fore. He is travelling 10 advertise a GER
tain bicycle. and win give public exhibit
ton OF his riding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Erie Medica! Co., Buffalo, NY.
HAPPINESS VS.. MISERY.

DIR. CHARcoTS TONIC TABLETS.
the great Partisan remedy, is a guaran-
iced cure for the Drink Habit. Also.
Nervousness and Melancholy caused by
oyer-induIgence. 1t destroys the APP
petite for alcoholic and all intoN eating
beverages. and leaves man as he should
be- II can be administered without the
knowledge OF the patient where neces-
sary. Send for pamphlet. POLK MIL
Ter DRUG COMPANY. Ninth and Main.
Richmond. Va. NH l1-F-nr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Caxent Estops Matnnfa.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. De-
cember S..-The following advices were se-
ceived here to-day from Samoa: 1.-THE
supporters of Mataafa having elected him
King. certain chiefs lodged a caveat,
which the Chief Justice has decided IN
their favor. 1t Is now understood that
Tamasese will be nominated"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09

Gnd acknowledged by he puiictt.
Tho Erie Medical Companys Appliance and
Remedies have been talked OF and written about
Gil every man has heard OF them.
The highest medical authorities IN the world
have lately commended them.
They possess marvellous power 10 vitalize, de-
velop. restore, and sustain.
They create yigor, healthy tissue. new life.
They stop drains that sap the energy:
oRSscs orerwork.
They give fun strength. development and tone
% every portion and organ OF the BODY.
Failure impossible age no barrier
Noe. o. ID. scheme, nor deception: no exposure
"a clean business proposition by company OF
high financial and professional standing Write
lore lod information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
The Modern Mother

has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs. when I'm need OF the laxative effect
OF a gentle remedy. than by any other.
Children enjoy II, and It benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs. Is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Geuerai Garcia seriou.,y SICK.

WASHINGTON. December S.-General
Garcia, OF the Cuban army, who has been
confined TO his hotel for some days rs
announced 20 be quite seriously sex.
There are some fears OF pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Richmondern I'm New York.

NEW YORK. December ESPECIAL y
]. w. Scott. Windsor; c. f. Potts and
wife. Marlborough; Z. c. Vaughan. Hoif-
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
NEW ERA
FOR MEN.
Happy uaTTlags,
Health, Energy
and Long Life.

A magically effective
appliance and a months
course OF restorative rem
edics sentOn trial-and APP
prevail. without expense.
Not a dollar need bc paid
,,ogy rseiiffS are lnOirn 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
ON 4 z, .-'
MIMI {.
COUGH CURE

cures quickly. That ia what 1t wa
made for. Prompt, safe, sure, luic5
relief, quick cure. Pleasant 20 take
Children like 1t and adults ike IL
Mothers buy it for their children
Prepared By z. O. Dewitt & Co., skers oi
De Wits Littls Early RiseEs, gho ilLsssS
Little pulls
THE MAKING OF PIPES.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-03

Butte, Mont. Oct. 3.-Walter Blanck-
hard, better known as Zeke Walters.
the animal man, with Lehman Broth
ers' circus, was attacked in the lion
cage by one of the lions, who felled
him with a blow on the head with its
paws and continued the attack as he
lay prostrate. Walters grabbed one Of
the bars of the cage and drew himself
to his feet, at the same time attempt
ing to fight off the brute. Almost
blinded by blood from the wounds in
his head. Walters dragged himself to
the door at the rear of the cage. I'm
fastening it. he ieaped to the ground
and fell unconscious to the ground. The
door was slammed shut after his exit.
thus preventing the escape of the ami
mails. Walters back is terribly lacer-
ated. The doctors say he cannot re-
cover
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-03
Victims of the Forest Fires.

Cumberland, Wis, Oct. 3.-News Of
another death from forest fires comes
from the town of Clinton. ii. this
county. A boy was found dead on the
bank Of Yellow river. His feet were
badly burned. and the appearance in
dicated that he had sought the river
for safety. General Boardman and
party from Madison. representing the
State Relief association, arrived here
yesterday, and after taking census
of the fire district drove to Rice lake.
He has listed 70 destitute families in
Turtle Lake. 80 families In Cumber-
land, 40 families In Stamford and Rice
Lake and 30 families in Clinton and
Barron, also 10 families In Cumberland,
all of which need immediate assistance.
The property loss in this county will
aggregate 100000 besides the farm
buildings and crops. A crew of men
were engaged today in burning the
dead bodies of animals in the fire dis
trict south of here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-03
SHAFTER'S COMMAND.
Veteran Of Santiago Now Stationed
at Governors Island.
HOPES TO RETURN TO THE WEST.

When General Merritt Returns From
Manila He VIII Command the De-
partment of the East, and Then Shaf-
ter Expects to Go to California.
New York, Oct. S.-General William
lhafer arrived In this city yesterday
FROM Montauk Point, and went to Gov
ernors Island this morning to take COM
mand of the department Of the east to
which he has been assigned. He was
accompanied by Major ]. d. Miley, his
aide. When asked last night If he ex-
rected to remain long in command Of
the department of the east, General
Shafter said:
II expect to remain in charge of the
department of the east until General
Wesley Merritt arrives from Manila.
On his arrival expect he will assume
command Of the department and will
return to the Pacific coast and resume
charge of the department of the Pa
ciflc. l like California, and 1 want to
make 1t my permanent home. During
my command there I made many
friends. and l like the climate and as
sociations there"
When General Shafter was asked il
he knew that General Gillespie was re-
ported to have said that he knew
nothing Of General Skaters appoint
ment. in charge Of the department of
the east General Shafter replied: II
know nothing whatever Of the matter;
I have not met General Gillespie yet
and do not know whether he is at Gov
ernors Island. in this city or Wash
iDgton."
When General Shafter was asked If
he had been summoned to testify be-
fore the commission appointed to in
vestigate army matters, he said: Il
have not yet been notified to appear be-
fore the commission. When l am noti-
fled to appear. I will do So I do not
know what I could say of Importance.
but If l am wanted l shall certainly
respond to any notification"
General Shafter was asked IL he
thought the present army was held in
readiness without mastering out any
more soldiers for the purpose of await
ing the decision of the Paris council.
He satr1: "There are not enough soldiers
now to garrison all the posts. There is
need of 100000 soldiers for'that purpose.
do not know what the intention of the
war department is. 1t may be that the
soldiers are being held in the event of
trouble occurring in the Philippines,
Cuba or Porto Rico. Everything Is in
allegiance now. I have no definite
knowledge of what the war department
intends, but 1t is certainly safe to hold
large number of the soldiers in readi-
ness"
Concerning the controversy between
General Miles and the war department
he said: Il have no statement whatever
to make. I have nothing whatever to
complain about. did my duty as I
thought best and tried to do 1t faith
fully for the best interests of all. It
will be time enough to make state
ments when my superiors complain
and call me to account. There is no use
stirring up matters"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-03
A SURGEON MAJORS PROTEST,
He Fears Another Horror In Trans.
portIno TroOp, Ero,,, Com ttoro

He Fears Another Horror In Trans-
porting Troops From San tiago.
Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 3.-Surgeon
Major Seaman, of the transport OBJ
dam. declares that there will be q
repetition of the awful horrors that
have characterized the voyage home of
the other transports IL more sick SOL
diers are sent on board the vessel for
transportation to New York. He says
that when the Obdam left Porto Rico
many on board were sick, yet the first
quartermaster refused to furnish wine
for their use, but supplied them with
hard tack and canned food, saying that
he had no authority to do more. Sur
geon Seaman said he would hold him
responsible should any deaths occur,
and finally succeeded in obtaining suit
able food for those who were i'll.
He asserts that the ship has every
man that she can carry and that IL she
reaches New York without any deaths
occurring she will be lucky.
Hearing that a number Of other sick
soldiers were to be sent aboard her,
the surgeon major made protest. and
stated that he was informed by Cen
eral Lawton that his protest showed
lack of discipline and that an officer
had been appointed to see how many
additional men the Obdam should
carry
Surgeon Seaman says he will cable
to Surgeon General Sternberg protest
disclaiming responsibility for whatever
may happen.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-03
CANADA WANTS TERRITORY.
Asks a Slice of Alaska in Return For
Snu1 EIahaVIoa

Asks Slice of Alaska in Return For
Seal Flsheries..
Quebec, Oct. 3.-During the last "a
hours the American members of the
international commission have received
many kilograms from different parts Of
the United States. and particularly
from Seattle, asking about the cession
Of American territory to give the
Canadians freer access to the Yukon
river in Alaska 1t has been reported
that the Canadian commissioners were
Yakutat bay to Dixon's Entrance, in
cluding the cities of Skaguay and Dyea,
thus extending the Canadian boundary
line to the Pacific ocean between the
points named, this cesson being given
in return for the surrender of all Brit
ish rights to the seal fisheries in the
Behring sea.
1t is quite possible that such propo-
sition has been made by the British
commissioners, but 1t is stated upon
official information that the matter has
not been considered by the Joint COM
mission in a conclusive way, and that
no proposition whatever has been ac-
cepted. Views on both sides have been
submitted, but no adjustment has been
reached. and a member of the joint
high commission stated today that in
this, as in all other matters, there was
no ground for apprehension that vital
interests of the United States would be
sacrificed