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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
wELL-KNowx YOUNG MAN DEAD.
Mr. w. &. Gibson Passes Away
Other Demises on the sabbath.

Mr. William Cutler Gibson. we'll
known young resident of the West End,
died Sunday night at II 80 O'Clock, at his
home, No. 322 south Cherry street. De-
ceased had been iii only a short while,
having been a sufferer from meningitis
Mr.. Gibson was a clerk i'm the employ OF
Harrelson & Crump. and was highly
esteemed by them. and popular with a
large circle of friends. He was about q
years OF age. The funeral will take place
from Grove-Avenue Baptist church this
afternoon at 4 O'Clock. The interment
will be in River View Cemetery.
Mr. George Whine, a Confederate vete-
ran. died on Saturday night at the Sol
diers' Home and was buried Sunday In
Hollywood, Rev. Mr.. Staples officiating.
Mr.. Whine was a member Of the Twelfth
Virginia Regiment, Mahone's Brigade.
He was a Petersburg man, and at the
home was. greatly beloved by his COM
rades. being always kind and considerate
of them and in many ways serving TO
make their lives brighter
Mr.. Francis Gallagher, an old gentle
man in his 72d year, died Sunday after
noon at s O'Clock, at his residence, NO. ~
north Seventeenth street. His funeral
will take place at o'clock this morning
with requiem high mass from 81. Peter
Cathedral.
Mrs. Francis Dimue died at 710 O'CLOCK
Sunday morning. at the residence OF her
son-in-law. Mr.. S. c. Ball. No. 610 Mosby
street. Deceased was I'm the 18th year or
her age. She leaves four children-Mrs.
S. C. Ball, Mrs. f. c. Chiles, Mrs. Il. A.
Mason, and william Dimue. The remains
will be taken to Caroline county for IN
terment.
Mrs. NJ. Massie, of this city. has re-
ceived information announcing the death
in Rome Italy, of her mother. Mrs. Ag-
nese Valenti
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
Vote for Frank Cunningham.

To the Democratic Voters:
The card appearing in yesterdays
Leader, signed Fair Play" Is correct In
stating the gross income Of the Collee-
tors office for the last nine years. The
fact should be borne In mind, however,
that fully one-half OF the income OF the
office has been paid by the Collector for
expenses. He has to employ two deputies
all the year, and In the ea-ly part OF
each year 1t is necessary for him TO
have eight or ten extra clerks for the
purpose Of making out the tax-bills.
Captain Cunningham has given The
best years of his life to the public SER
vice, and has made an efficient accom-
modating. and busIness-like officer. He
has always been ready 10 respond TO any
reasonable call upon his resources, ana
deserves the high place that he holds in
public estimation. Let every citizen who
wishes to endorse a faithful officer and
true man 20 to the polls to-day and vote
for Captain Frank w. Cunningham for
City Collector.
A LOVER OF JUSTICE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
TWO NEW CRUISERS.
PURCHASE OF AMAzoNAs AND HER
SISTER SHIP coxFrHMEn.
RECEIVING FINISHING TOUCHES.
Orders Issued for United state. BIAS
Jackets 10 TeSe Possession Of
Them-They VIII he Extremely
Uxefu1.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE report.
ed sale to the United States of the tive
Brazilian cruisers, Amazonas and Ads
miral Abreuel, now receiving theft
finishing touches I'm an English ships
yard, was confirmed here this afternoon,
1t Is learned also that Spain has MOI
purchased the oHlggins. and that chlIl
will not sell her to Spain.
1t is said further that Spain has not
purchased and cannot purchase ships from
either Chile or the Argentine Republic.
Orders have been sent to Commodore
Howell, commander OF the European stax
ton, 70 send men from San Francisco u
take possession and hoist the Unfasd
States flag on the Brazilian ships, that
are ready to go into commission at New
castle. This would prevent any difscul-
ties, IL hostilities should break out, as the
ships would be under the iag. but lying
In a friendly harbor.
The two vessels will be extremely USE
ful additions to the navy In either war on
peace, in the opinion OF Secretary Long
who acknowledges that they have beoa
bought by the United States. They are
steel-sheathed and copper bottomed, with
twin screws, and will be the first OF tho
cruisers I'M our navy to embody that most
useful feature naval construction,
sheathing. for which Chief-Construotor
Hichborn has worked earnestly for many
years past. He finally succeeded IN having
some OF the smaller gunboass constructed
on this principle.
AMAZoNASS GOOD POINTS
The Amazonas is rated az $500 toas dis.
placement, with an indicated horse power
under natural draught of 1900 calcu-
lated to develop twenty knots speed.
Thus. while the ship is about the size OF
the Charleston. she Is much faster. Her
armament is also much more formidable.
not so much In calibre. for the main bat
terry Is made up OF six 6-lnoh guns, but
these guns, as well as the four T-fnch
guns, are or what Is known as 5o-caiibra
length. giving them unusual range and
power.
In addition 10 this there are ten
6-pounder. quick-firing guns, four l.
Founders, four Maxim quick-nring boat
or field guns The torpedo tubes are
three in number.
The coal capacity is $50 tons, giving her
an effective steaming radius of 5000 knots.
a most valuable feature. inasmuch as ID
would enable the ship to cross and re-
cross the Atlantic without coalng. Such
a vessel used as comnierce-destroyer
would be vastly more effective than what
seem to be more powerful craft. because
or her ability to get along on long cruises
without touching at neutral ports to coal.
and thus exposing herself TO capture.
The new cruisers carrr no armor I'm tho
ordinary sense, but their machinery Is
protected from the fire Of guns by an
arched steel deck just below the water.
line, varying In thickness from 10 70 az
inches The battery has an unusuai
train, being arranged to fire three ahead
and three astern Of the principal guns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
TRAGEDY At JOHANNESBURG.
Trustee of Barney BarnatO's Estate
Shot and Killed.

CAPE TOWN, March 4-Woolf Joel.
nephew and trustee Of the estate Of the
late Barney Barnato, the South African
millionaire who committed suicide last
June. was shot i'm his office at Johannes
burg this morning by former soldier
named Feldthein. The latter then tried
TO commit suicide but failed. He was
arrested.
Feldthein entered Mr.. Joers Office and
demanded $500 Being refused. he
snatched a revolver from a desk and
fired. The bullet entered Mr. JoePs fore
head, and he fell to the ground and ex-
pired.
ANOTHER VERSION.
LONDON. March 15.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail, who
gives the murderer's name as Won Welt
helm, says:
"He is reported to be the same man
whose supposed body was found in the
Thames. bound with rope last year, but
who afterwards turned up, serving as
trooper in the Cape police at Vryburg.
mir. Joel and Mr.. Strange, his manager,
received Won Veltheim in Mr.. Strange's
room. All three had revolvers, cir
cumstance explained by the statement
that the meeting was not an ordinary
one. The first shot is said TO have been
fired by Mr. Strange, at Won Veltheim.
who had tried to seize Mr.. JoePs re-
volver Won Veltheim then fired at Mr.
Joel. the bullet entering his eye and
causing almost instant death. Several
shots were afterwards fired The cleri-
cal staff rushed i'm, and Won Veltheim
was secured, after severe struggle.
THE motive of the crime was failure
i'm an attempt TO blackmail."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
DEATH OF MIR. JOLLY.
PASTOR OF RANDOLPH-sTREET
DIES QUITE SUDDENLY.
TAKEN ILL WHILE At CHURCH.
He Lingers But Little Over Twenty
Four Hours ani Passes Peacefully
full Pastorate Here-The Funeral.

The death OF Rev. w. 7. jolly yesterday
afternoon. painfully sudden as II was.
came upon the community In the nature
of a sad surprise. He was deeply loved
by the members OF his flock, and will be
Icing and tenderly mourned, for during
the six years Of his incumbency OF the
pastorate OF Randolph-Street Baptist
church he won the respect and admira-
ton Of all with whom he came in contact,
regardless of their religious affiliations.
For several weeks Mr.. Jolly had been
far from being well, and had been
frequently heard to speak of his indispo-
sition, though. as he continued unremit-
ting in his labors, his condition was not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

Dr. Nnckols in charge. was summoned,
and the sick man was taken to his home.
Here Dr. r. j. Moseley. the family pny-
sician. was called. and saw Mr.. Rose
short while before he died. He said he
had congestion OF the lungs. Deceased
was ~ years OF age. and leaves a wife
and four children-one son and three
daughters.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning at II o'clock from Epworth
Methodist church. 1nterment will be made
in River-View Cemetery.
The circumstances surrounding the
death OF Mr.. Rose are peculiarly sad. he
had been out of work for some time.
and only yesterday was engaged at the
Tredegar Works. II was his first day.
and when he left home in the morning
he seemed to be unusually cheerful. He
told his wife what he would like for sup
per, and seemed 10 take n new lease on
life. A little over six hours later he was
corpse in his own home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
LORD SALISBURY INDIsPOsED.
His Physician Orders Him to the
south of France.

LONDON, March 15.-It is officially an
nounced that the Marquis of Salisbury,
the Premier and Minister OF Foreign Af-
fairs. was greatly fatigued by Fridays
Cabinet Council, and a return OF the
W weakness, from which he has suffered,
following attacks of influenza, with the
result that Dr. Broadbent, his physician,
advised him to take complete rest in the
South of France.
Mr.. A. ]. Balfour. the First Lord OF the
Treasury. and government leader in the
House OF Commons. so far as necessary,
Is now dealing with, the Foreign Office
business.
The press association says II is author
ized to declare that the rumor that the
Marquis OF Salisbury contemplates re-
signing either OF his offices is groundless.
The Marquis starts from Beaulieu In
about a weeks time, and will stay there
about a fortnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
Build Up the SYSTEM

with that greatest OF Alternative Tonics-
Dr. Davids Iodo-Ferrated sarsaparilia.
It makes pure, rich, red blood, and brings
bloom to the cheek and health and vigor
TO the body. There is more pure seaith-
giving medicine In a single bottle OF DR..
Davids Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilla than
in a gallon OF the much Wanted patent
medicines. Remember. DIR. David's Iodo-
rerrated Sarsaparilla cures that tired
feeling permanently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
MIR. JOHN VI. ROSE DIES SUDDENLY.
stricken While at Work and Lives
Only n Few Hours.

Mr. John NJ. Rose was stricken down
while engaged at work at the Tred-
egar Iron-works yesterday morn
ing, and died four hours later at his res
idence No. 17l3 Taylor street.
Mr. Rose. while at work. was seen TO
fall. and when friends reached him ne
was unconscians- Ths ambulance Win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
Tobacco-Drummer Found Dead.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. March III. l..
Price. a tobacco drummer from Reds
willie. N. C., was found dead In his bed
at Roanoke. Ala. this morning. The
Coroner's Jury found that he came to
his death from strangulation. caused by
oyeruse of whiskey. The reusinz will be
sent home tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

remarks. After the ward candidates had
been heard, the aspirants for the general
offices spoke, and were given close at
tention.
The other Club Meetings.
At Mike Moore's." No. 333 south Second
street, and at Eubank's. on Brook ave
nue.. the clubs rallied their forces last
night. Great difficulty was experienced
in getting sufficient candidates to keep
the ball rolling. and I'm one club, at least.
there was an adjournment pending the
appearance Of a willing victim. AT
Moore's place Dir. Louis Wendenburg was
the orator Of the evening. and he took
as his text "The Democracy OF the Stua-
tion." He denied that the league was
Democratic organization. 1t was COM
posed, he said, OF a few bankers and
brokers, who had discovered weak place
In the primary plan Of two years ago.
and had taken advantage Of II I'm such
way that, by dint OF secret meetings and
pledges, which had since been broken,
they had cOntrived so that the minority
ruled the majority. The principles OF the
league, he said, were laid down by Re
publican and a "Goldite." The issue of
the present campaign. he said, was
whether Democracy should prevail over
plutocracy. The league, he continued,
was now composed of a handful Of semi
Republicans, who got together behind
closed doors and put up a big bluf on
the people, sending out manifesto after
manifesto There were no soldiers in the
ranks: all were colonels He read a let
ter. which had been written confdentially
to one of the candidates endorsed by the
league and on the strength of II ne
asked whether the course OF endorsing
a candidate for office and asking him to
keep that endorsement secret, was not a
confession that IL would hurt the candi-
date if it became known.
ONLY AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM.
The speaker also read the platform OF
the league on salaries and wages, issued
two years ago, and contended that every
pledge had been broken. He criticised at
length the financial sagacity of the pres
ent Council and said the Recapitulation
Committee was noting more than an ad-
vertising medium for the league. In CON
ciuson, Mr. Wendenburg said when
you see banker running political party
and he tells you he has no axe to- grind
don't believe him" and then he charged
that the bankers had netted $4S2. 900 by
the increase in the value Of Richmond
bonds during the present City Councils
term.
The WorklngInan's Club met at Whalen's
Hall, and was visited by many candi-
dates. A resolution of thanks TO the
press for courtesy shown was adopted.
and IT was decided that the club should
mold a meeting every Monday night.
There was a large crowd at McDon-
ough's Hall last night, and the proceed
ings were of decidedly breezy nature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

LAUNCHING OF BATTLEsHIps
"Kentucky" and "Kearsase,, March
2ffh.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
run a SPECIAL FAST TRAIN from
Richmond TO the launching, leaving
Richmond at 8 A. NJ. March 2ith, ar
irving Newport News s:i5 A. NJ. at ONE
DOLLAR for the round-trip. good going
and returning on the special trains only.
Returning. the Special will leave New.
port News at 515 p. NJ. and arrive Rich
mond 4. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
FIFTY Cent. on the Dollar.

Balance OF Gentlemen's Furnishing
Goods at 80 cents on the dollar-Under-
wear, Suspenders. and Neckwear. Fine
chance for bargains.
T.. LESLIE SPENCE,
716 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
SECURE YOUR vALUABLEs.
store Them I'm Virginia Trust Co.'S
Fire. and Burglar-Proof VauIts.

The Virginia Trust Company Offers abb
solute security for all valuables deposit-
ed In It's storage vault, the only one In
Virginia. Parties are Invited 20 avail
themselves OF such security.
The boxes in the safety vault OF this
company cannot be surpassed. Both
vaults absolutely fire and burglar-proof,
and located in the only fre-proof once
building in this city. Charges very
moderate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

AsGosruRA BTTrgRs, the woric-renownsd sp-
petizer and inyigorstor, impsrts delicious
favor TO all drinks and cures dyspep-ia. disr-
rnGs. fever and ague. Try IL, but beware OF
couuterfeits. Ask fo- the genuine Agnosturs,
manufactured By DIR. ). q. B. siegsrt q Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
PUT THEM IN sTATE-BANK VAULTS.
Secure Place for Keeping Your Sc.
curitfex and Other valunbIez.

The State Bank OF Virginia invites
the public to inspect It's vaults for the
safekeeping OF Bonds, Stocks. etc. and
especially its storage vaults for tho safe
keeping of sllyer-plate and other bulky
valuabes,
They are regarded as safe as human
Ingenuity and skill could mako them. Al
night, they are guarded BY reliable,
Trustworthy guard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
He is Certainly Elected.

Many OF the candidates are In doubt to-
day, but there Is no doubt about one.
Everybody will vote that Hume-Minor
Company. Ninth and Broad. sell the
best Pianos. and at the lowest prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
Old papers for sale at this Office.

sLIGaF CoLD. II neglected, often ATTACKS
IN lungs. BRows's BRosCEIAL TRocHxs give
sure and immediate relief. Sold only In bsxea
Prfce 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
PURCHASE OF wARsHIPs.
Vessels That spain Has Been THYME
TO Buy secured

u,,sryr>,cToN March, 4.-A weeks
,..,,.t,otions we're closed to-day by the
purchase by the Navy Department III
London Of the two fine cruisers Duii' anu
building at Elswick for the bI@%'ii''h
Government Possibly the officials look
more pleasure in closing up the business
ip this manner because OF the kno"ieuse
that Spanish agents had peeh s'lI''"s ' -
10 secure these very shlps' " a,,aat ter
value in case of trouble lhah " 'i'0
United States. 90 oat tho
The next question is how 10 get the
sbips nome and that has not yet Deeh
settled. according 10 the Secretary Va 'io
Navy. lust as soon as ere" v"n o
rYt shoard tho Amazonas, she VIII start
Tor he limited States. The other Vessei
viii follow at the earliest posslDle nio-
ment.
TERMS SECRET.
The terms OF sale are secret, ,11i,
Lane agent of the Maxim-NordehIeiu
Company said to-day that the wv S,p s,4ia.,
wonid he most desirable acquisition
10 the American navy, as they are 'he
latest and best products OF the ,i t@ a.
Armstrong yards. one OF lhe si'po oo,1 -
complete i'm every respect has her coz,
supply and ammunition on Dodfo' anu
steam can be raised at any tIne. 80.
There will be no trouble in brlhsihs 'naS
ship across, as an adequate lVi ~
the local yards can be secured iof '"0
service. mai
II is said the coal and aminuni-
ton on board passed with the sale 70
the United States. The Ammunition -
not all OF the kind In use by the onl.eo
States navy, 80 that the supply OF aihIhu-
milton is necessary adjunct to the ne"
ships
The other ship has been launched, Dut
II will take some time 10 make her reauy
for sea. Mr.. Lane believes, however
that there viii be no difficulty In prins,
Ing her over Immediately, IL IL - oesife"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

denunciation OF the league and Its paper.
the Primary Pointer" which, he de-
clared, ought 10 have been called the
primary LIAR He was personal as
well as very pointed in his denunciatory
remarks. After the ward candidates mad
been heard the aspirants for the general
offices spoke, and were given close at
tenfiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
For Diseases of thu Liver, Stomach,

the Water OF the GreenbriSr White salphu
Springs II the most valuable In Amsrscs.
PURCELL, LApD q Co.. Wholesale Asents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

Old papers for sale at the plsgsten
Office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
SENATOR PROCTOR CALLS ON WKlELEY
He Viii Not Say, However, What In
formation, If Any, He Impaired.
BERNABE MAKES SUNDRY DENIALS.
Says There Has Been No Spanish Over
tuTe at Washington Regarding Cuba.

FITzHUGH LEE, JR., HAS RETURNED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
The Weather.

-, WASHINGTON. March IA
lcINlN Forecast for Tuesday:
For virginIa-Increasing clouds
I ness. possibly with showers In er-
treme southern portion; eastersy winds
For North and South carollna'-Psrtiy
cloudy weather. with light showers; east
erly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

h,,n MAKE ., the move without delay. as the
% nus, on the chip is so well along that she
vousu ',os,s DC towed, and her own sail power
utilized for the trip across. ' '"''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15

COLONEL PARKER y REfORI.
Colonel Myron NJ Parker, one of the
leading businessmen of Washington, who
accomnanied Senator Proctor in his recent
visit 10 Cuba. said to-day that the Ameri-
cans on the island had no doubt that the
disaster TO the Maine was caused through
Spanish agency. Their belief, however.
he said. could not be traced TO any au-
tboritative source. The insurgents, Colo
mel Parker thought, were in better shape
than ever before, and would be able TO
accomplish their independence in time.
The Cubans, as a rule, he believed,
would be glad to see the island come
under the American flag, and would do
what they could to bring about that re-
suit.
The Colonel reiterated mis- statement OF
last night that the situation of the re-
concentradoes was deplorable In the ex-
treme. They were confined within narrow
limits and practically left to starve. The
generosity of the American people, how
ever. was beginning to be felt, and the
extreme distress was gradually being re-
lieved.
He spoke in the highest terms Of Gene
raj Lee and the work he was doing, and
also OF Consul Barker, who had made
personal sacrifices for the starving people
within his district.
NAVAL MILITIA UNIFORMS.
representative Elliott, of South Caro-
lima called at the Navy Department to-
dav 10 talk with the officials respecting
the clothing of the naval militia. Under
the existing regulations the department
has no authority to expend any OF the
small allotment of funds made by Con-
eress for the use Of the naval militia
for the purchase of clothing. IL is all
In the purchase OF boats,
eouipments. arms, books, signal flags, ETC.
E'or several years the militiamen have
been irving hard to secure modification
~ the law. that would permit of the APP
nIioation OF at least portion of the
militia appropriation to the purchase OF
uniforms. This has been accomplished
NJ last through the inclusion in the pend
ing naval bill OF a suitable amendment
hui this new clause under ordinary CIR
would not go into effect be-
fore July ist next. Representative Elliott
,s endeavoring TO secure the departments
haIr an having the section go into effect
tmmediatelv upon the passage Of the bils,
en- which case n considerable body OF the
south Carolina militia can be put into
active service at once. The department
,s Thoroughly committed TO the measure.
MOVEMENT OF wARsHIPs
The tug I.eyden. fine steel boat, has
heen ordered from Newport TO Key west
cablegrams received at the Navy De-
CONCLUDED ON SECOND PAGG-'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was bright and warm.
css..~ - .harp,anafar.

Mean temperature..,, ,..s ,,,.1s' Il
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