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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
CYCLONE IN CANADA.
Three People KiIled-Many Injured
Great Damage to Property.

ST. CATHARINES. ONT, September 20.
cyclone struck Merriton, three miles
from this city, this afternoon, killing
three persons and injuring many more.
The dead are Clara O'Neil, employed in
the Lincoln Paper-Mills; Mrs. John Bick-
ley, and Frank Moffett.
The Lincoln Paper-Mil was unroofed
and badly wrecked, as was the power
house of the Acetylene Gas-Works.
Other buildings unroofed or partly
wrecked. were the Orange Hall, the pub
lie school. st. James church, the PresDy-
terrain church.
There were forty pupils in the public
school when IL collapsed. The children
were covered with debris, and many were
badly injured. Frank Moffett, one OF the
pupils, was dead when taken from the
ruins. Mrs. John Buckley was killed as
she was about 10 close the front door OF
her house, flying piece OF lumber strik-
ing her on the head.
ARMORY DEMOLISHED.
In ST. Catharines the armory OF the
local militia was practically demolished.
Falling chimneys crashed through the
roof of the Collegiate Institute, narrowly
missing a company OF students VINO were
drilling Hughes's cigar-factory lost IT'S
roof, Packards Electric-Works were
badly shaken up, and one storage ware
house was demolished. Ratcliffe's large
house, on the banks OF the Welland
canal. has completely disappeared. The
81. Catharine's House was badly wrecked.
In the district extending from 81.
James street east to Queen street the
havoc was great. Fallen telegraph-poles
and debris Of all kinds render the streets
impossible.
TWO OF THE INJURED DIE
James Mccarthy and Maude Neil. EN-
ployees Of the IAncoln Paper-Mills at
Merriton, who were injured. died tonight.
making a total of five deaths Many re-
ports are coming in from the country OF
houses being destroyed and people in
tured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
yELLOw-FEvER SITUATION.
No New Cases in Jackson-rwei'e
Cases at Wilson, La.

JACKSON. MISS, September $.-The
veI,ow-fever situation in Jackson Is
practically unchanged. No new cases
have been announced by the Board Oh
Health. but the house-to-house inspec-
ton of the western portion OF the city
still continues.
Mrs Wright. mother OF the boy who
took the fever Saturday, was taken III
This morning with the usual symptoms,
Including a. chill, but the case mas not
vet been pronounced yellow-fever.
twelve cases OF yellow-fever have been
renorted at Wilson, La, and the BOARD
NJ Health has established a quarantine
against the parish of Felciana, III WHICH
the town is located.
Tho Yazoo and Mississippi valley ran
road has established relay stations at
WHITAKER Station, Miss, and Caydeh'
La. , .>.r.
Dr HARRISON sends the following report
.o-niobt from oxford: lone new case
Dr chandler. a local physician. one
critically Ill. other sick doing well.
Tho Marine Hospital Service Will sup
oIv the eouipage for the refugees camp
ar oxford, and the people OF the Town
ore expected to furnish the sustenance.
The camp will contain about eo negroes
ord large number OF whites. Dr.
Cant yvires that he has found a suspi-
c,ons case at Water Valley. The patient
has heen isolated, and Is In charge OK
local physician oos
No report from Taylor's and Orwood'
Eiva cases OF scarlet-fever are reporter
e. the BOARD OF Health from Cayuga'
ahout twenty miles from Jackson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
ROOSEVELT THE MAN.
1T Is ABOUT DECIDED THAT BLACK
WON'T GO INTO CONVENTION.
PLATFORM A VERY BRIEF ONE.
IL Endorses Blacks Administration
and Declares Against Return TO
Spain of Any Conquered Lands
PAPER Money on Gold Standard.

SARATOGA, N. Y, September 3d.
There is hardly an impartial observer
here tonight who does not believe that
the ticket to be nominated by the Repub-
lican State Convention tomorrow will be
headed by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
for Governor and Timothy Il. Woodruff
for Governor. It was pretty
well decided late tonight that Governor
Black will not go into the convention.
His friends are urging him to do so. but
up to this time he has stoutly main
tanned that It would not be dignified. The
fact that the platform will endorse Gov
ernor Blacks administration is indicative
of good feeling.
PLATFORM READY.
The leaders OF the party to-day put the
finishing touches on the platform. and
that document is ready to be reported
to the convention tomorrow afternoon.
1t will be one of the briefest platforms
ever adopted by a Republican State Con-
vention, comprising not more than 1000
words. The document will not be made
public until II Is reported to the con-
ventlon, but the Associated Press Is able
to give a synopsis OF It's principal planks.
The platform will endorse the admin
istration of Governor Black and review
the proceedings OF the last two sessions
Of the Republican Legislature.
ENDORSEMENT OF MKINLEY.
Beyond that 1t will not deal with state
issues, but will chiefly touch on questions
of national scope, including an unquali-
fed and vigorous endorsement or Presi-
dent McKinley's administration. One OF
the most important planks will declare In
favor of the retention OF the Philippine
Islands, and against the return to Spain
of any conquered lands. Another plank
will recommend the passage OF a cur
rency bill which shall reorganize the gov
eminent paper money on the basis or the
gold standard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
Photographic Briefs.

send the cruiser Buffalo. now at New
York, to the Pacific station, She will
probably 90 TO Honolulu. and In the event
that she is needed to reinforce Dewey &
fleet. she can receive her orders at that
place by dispatch boat. rf.fr
AS approved by the Acting Secretary
OF the Navy, and prepared for transmits
sion to Congress, through the Treasury
Department, the naval estimates include
the following items for new work I'm
navy-yards: For Norfolk, 100000; for
Port Royal. S. c., $4,000; for Key West,
Sll2520.
The transport Yucatan, Captain Ro-
bertson. arrived at New York yesterday
from Ponce and Santiago. with LA ON
GERS, privates, and civilians, The last
named mostly discharged laborers ana
packers. The returned officers and men
are members OF different regiments, and
are mostly convaisscents, sent home 10
be discharged or mustered out. All are
we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
COALING STATION QUESTION.
We May Have to Take All of the
LadrOnes.

WASHINGTON, September 26-The first
word that has come to Washington from
the American members Of the peace COM
mission since their departure. save a
brief announcement OF their arrival in
England, was received at the Navy De-
partment to-day, being a cablegram re-
questing that Captain Bradford, chief OF
the Equipment Bureau, be sent at once
to Paris, to assist the commission.
As the officer Is the leading expert OF
the Navy Department in the matter Of
coaling stations, ocean routes of COM
munication, and strategic points, the in
ference is that the commission expects
to begin promptly the consideration OF
these subjects. so far as they relate TO
the Philippines and the Ladrones. Re
specting the latter group, from which the
United States commissioners are to make
a selection for a coaling station, II has
been found that the only good harbor Is
on the Island Of Guam. the capital or
the group which was captured by one OF
the warships bound for Manila. Yet II
that is taken, there will be so little or
the group thus left without harbOr,
that il is believed 1t would be best for
both parties-the United States and
spain-to allow all the islands to go with
Guam into United States possession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27

Choice as Embarkation Point he
tween That City md Charleston.


SAVANNAH, GA, September 26.-Sec-
retary-ofWar Alger, Surgeon-General
Sternberg, and General Ludington, chief
Of the quartermaster's department Of the
army. spent to-day In Savannah, inspect
ing the ports advantages for the en-
barkatlon OF troops to Cuba, and as a
site for an army camp and for an army
hospital. The proposed camp and hos
pital sites were visited this morning, after
which General Alger and party made a
trim down the harbor, on tho revenue
cutter Boutwell,. TO Tybee, where they
inspected the Notifications and spent the
afternoon. They left at midnight for
Charleston.
General Alger said tonight that the
choice as a port of embarkation lies be-
tween Savannah and Charleston. Further
tnan that ne would not say.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SICKNESS.
q General Alger still maintains that the
responsibility for the sickness In the
army camps rests with the commanders
II they had enforced senitary regulations,
the Secretary says, the causes Oh SICK
ness would not have existed.
While there is no expression In mat
direction. 1t Is inferred that an army nos
pital will be located here.
General Alger and his party were given
a cordial reception here. They were en-
tertained at the Yacht Club, and Tonight
were called upon by many citizens at the
De Soto Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
Personals and Briefs.

Revival services are being held at the
Barton Heights Baptist church this week.
Miss Zenada Alexander, OF No. "a west
Marshall street. left yesterday for New
York.
Miss Mary A. Burton, OF Urbanna, Va,
is the guest of Mas Eva Powell, l029 west
Cary street.
A large king sora was caught in the
yard OF west Franklin-street residence
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Philip Shea, wife OF the Jefferson
Ward Alderman, Is visiting her friend.
Mrs. Maggie French. In Baltimore.
Or. Charles W. Doughtie. Of whaley-
Vile. Va, Is in town. having brought a
case to the Old Dominion Hospital for
surgical treatment.
Sydney Giles is a guest at the Second
Police Station, charged with breaking
into a freight-car OF the Atantic-coaat
Line and stealing pair OF shoes.
Mr. A. 8. DufYey. of Mt Olive Stock
Farm, Va, who has been at the Jefferson
for the past two weeks. leaves to-day for
Urbanna, Va, 20 spend some tlme with
Mr.. W. C. F1tzhugh.
Mr.. James TAFT, Jr., assistant cashier
OF the New York World. Is spending his
two weeks vacation with relatives here.
Mr.. Emanuel Uilman. who has been Ill
for some time. Is improving steadily.
Toledo Commandery Of Knights Tenn
plar will arrive here October 18th on =
train Of Pullman and dining cars. They
will DO entertained while IN Richmond By
the Commandery OF 81. Andrew.
A called meeting OF the Richmond
Young woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held this afternoon at 40
o'clock. to elect delegates TO the state
convention. and arrange for "a reception
TO be given BY the US Of Richmond 20 the
..i.ltir.< VS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27


ly back to her home. DIR. Thomas p,
Mathews. OF this city, was summoned
and attended her. Dr. Mathews said last
night that his patient was doing very
well.
The funeral OF Mr.. Maurice NJ. King
who died at his parents residence, No
Slf Hull street, Saturday evening took
place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
from st. Peters Cathedral. In Richmond
with requiem mass, Father Waters cele-
brant. The interment was made in Maury
Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs
Allie Blyley. Ben Talker. Thomas Binn
Robert Brooks, George Meyer. John Grif-
fin. William Baird. and Thomas Moore.
EXAMINATION WAIVED.
Marshall Copeland and Van Staples, the
colored boys who are charged with the
murder of George Byrd, a companion,
were in the Police Court yesterday morn.
ing.
Their counsel. Mr.. W. Hay Gar
nett waived examination, however, and
the case was certified to the Hastings
Court. Bail was refused the boys.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. w. w. Pace, Of Bon Air, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. John w. Tingle. who was injured
in collision on the Free bridge rev
nights since. is getting on very well.
Mr.. Robert l. French. OF the Fourth
Virginia, who has been at home on fur
Tough, has had his time extended ten days
Mr.. Omohundro. of Radford, who Is
the counsel for the Roanoke syndicate
was in the city yesterday.
Judge b. A. Hancock Will begin the
September term or the Nottoway Circuit
Court tomorrow.
Postmaster Ben. B. Weislger. who was
injured at the Hanover Republican Con-
vention. is getting on as well as could
be expected. He is still confined to his
room
The Hastings Court, Judge John II.
Ingram presiding, will be in session to-
morrow.
Intelligence reached the city yesterday
that Mrs. Merchant, mother of DR.. Fewell
Merchant, does not improve.
Mr.. C. T. Whitfield, of III west Ninth
street, left Sunday night for Washington
city, where he goes to accept promo
ton as assistant superintendent in the
METROPOLITAN Insurance Company.
Three men entered the residence or Mr..
Andrew j. Hooker, No. ST west Seventh
street, early yesterday morning. but were
frightened away by Mrs. Rockers cries
of alarm. Mr. Hooker is an engineer on
the Atlantic-Coast Line, and was not at
home at the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27

Some people in the world persist IN
clinging to old methods There are men
who still use forked stick in place of
modern pillow. There are also men, who,
when they are troubled with a disordered
stomach or liver, resort to the old-fashioped
violent remedies that rack and rend the
whole body, and while they give temporary
relief, in the long run do the entire system
agreat amount of harm.
Modern science has discovered remedies
infinitely superior to these old-fashiored
drugs, that do their work By promoting the
natural processes Of excretion and secrc-
ton and gently correcting all circulatory
disturbances. When a man feels generally
out of sorts, when he loses sleep at night,
when he gets up headachey and with bad
taste in his mouth in the morning, when he
feels dull and lethargic all day, when his
appetite is poor and his food distresses
him, when work comes hard and recreation
is an impossibility, that man, though be
may not believe IT, Is a pretty sick man.
He Is on the road to consumption, nervous
prostration, malaria, or some serious blood
disease. In cases of this description man
should resort at once to Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. II lis the best medicine
for a weak stomach, impaired digestion
and disordered liver. II is the great blood
maker and purifier, fesh-builder and nerve
tonic. II cures % per cent of all cases Of
consumption, bronchitis, lingering coughs
and kindred ailments. Thousands have
testified to its marvellous merits. 1t is
q roderu, scientific medicine that aids
without goading nature, and that has stood
the test for thirty years. Medicine dealers
sell il.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
HONORs TO SULLIVAN.
Smith Breaks His Left Arm In the
Second Round.

NEW YORK, September 26.-Dave Sui
Ivan. OF Ireland, and Solly Smith, OF
Los Angeles, Cal. feather-weights, met
tonight at the Greater New York Ath-
letic Club for a twenty-ive-round bout,
but Smith was incapacitated early In the
fight. The bout was stopped at the end OF
the fifth round by the referee, who
awarded the honors to Sullivan.
During the second round Smith had the
misfortune to break his left arm near
the wrist. He used it lightly a few times
in the third round, but it hung loosely
in the next two rounds. and 1t was seen
by everybody that the Californian could
not continue. Smiths accident robbed
him Of what certainly would have been a
victory. as it was apparent to every one
that he was by far the cleverer man.
Sulivan's brother, Spike" bet lot
Of money on his brothers. ability TO best
the western pugilist. forcing his price TO
100 to rs on, and he won big pile on
the result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
Colombia VIII Not Pay.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September %
Advices from Cartagena, Colombia, state
that the Colombian Government has hnal-
Iv decided to decline to pay the Ceruttl
claim. ON the ground that they are able
to produce ample evidence of ceruttrs 5
,mplicacy in the troubles that occurred
in the country in 1876 and 1871. The gov
eminent. according TO the advices re-
ceived, has asked the President to urge
ItaIv ia leave the case to arbitration. and
viu in the event of failing in this at
tempt oppose force with force to the last
evtrpme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
SPANS PEACE INSTRUCTIONS.
strong Contention TO he Made Tor
spanish Sovereignty In PHILIPPINES.


MADRID September 26.-The CABINET
this evening had under discussion cap
taln-General Blancc's dispatch concern
ing the American claims In connection
with the evacuation OF Cuba.
Duke Almodavor de Rio. Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, states that the Spanish
neace commissioners have been instruct
ed 10 contend strongly for the integrity
M snain's sovereignty In the premises,
on the ground that the protocol between
spain and the United States was signed
before the Manila capituiation. and also
70 make n strong stand regarding the
Cuban debt.
should the United States prove less ex-
acting than is expected. the commission
ers have powers to make all possible con-
cassions. political and commercial. COM
natibIe with the retention OF Spanish
novereignty in the Philippines. but In the
avent of losing a portion of the Islands,
they are instructed TO resist to the ut
lost any claim OF the United States 10
Tho right of preference over other powers.
should spain desire TO sell or cede the
rara,raer OF the islands.
II ,s understood. however. that all In
.,.,.,,ons are only lad referendum"
,sost Of the commissioners and attaches
sneak English.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
UNCLE sAMIN PORTO RICO.
He Now Holds Fourth-Fifths or the
Island.

PONCE. PORTO RICO. September 20
The Americans now hold four hfths OF
the island. The Spanish are retiring
mon San Juan from all directions, and
the American troops are moving up. Some
slight disturbances have occurred at
Barros and Fajardo, but their serious
ness has been exaggerated
Cantain Hammers Company OF the
Third wisconsin Regiment entered Cayey
Yesterday. General Ernest has moved
his headquarters to Aioonito' put l. Is
doubtful II his brigade will follow. The
percentage Of sick in his brigade Is AZ
and there are on the sick list in the en-
tire command 200 men. 400 of whom are
suffering from typhoid-fever.
The transport OLDHAM will sail to-mor-
row. with 2iO convalescents, and the Re-
lief will leave Arroyo with 26o. The medi-
cal officers generally believe the troops
should be sent north, but rev tninK
their condition will improve when they
cross the mountains and get into quar-
tiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
BRYAN HAS FEVER.
He f. Confined to He'd I'm washing
ton.

WASHINGTON. September 26-Colonel
william ]. Bryan. OF the Third Nebraska
Regiment, was unable 10 leave Washing
ton to-day for Jacksonville. II have
a touch OF malaria" he said this eve
ming. "and my physician told me to-day
that I would have to remain here for
two or three days"
Colonel Bryan was In bed. where he
passed most OF the day. His face was
aushed with fever. and he remarked that
he guessed he was a little tired out.
.T have been delaying my return 20
Jacksonville" ne added. for three or
four days, In the hope that would feel
better the next day and be able 70 under
take the Journey"
Colonel Bryan expressed the reluctance
with which he had admiNed his illness.
while he Is disposed TO look upon his
illness as trihins. II Is not at all Inn
probable that he will have 20 remain In
Washington longer than he had caicu-
lated on. TO liable the fever to run its
course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
ITALY wrTH THE GEAR.
She Accepts Invitation TO Peace Com
ference, Hut Very Warily.

ROME September 2s.-The government
has sent to Russia a automatically
worded acceptance Of the Cars invita-
ton TO take part in an international peace
conference. In its note OF acceptance
the government expresses sympathy with,
and admiration for. the objects Of the
Car, but says 1t fears that difficulties
will arise over the discussion of ques tons
other than that Of armament, which
might accentuate in the very heart Of
the projected conference conflict Of
opinions, the consequences Of which
would not leave lis without anxiety" The
government suggests that the Car elimi-
nate this possibility by formulating a
definite programme limiting the Discus
sons to the central idea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27

Mr.. William h. HARDWOOD, a welI-known
resident OF Church Hin. died at his home,
on east Marshall street. last nignt about
1870 o'clock.
Deceased had been unwell for some time,
but only about week ago did his friends
and he realize that his condition was Sc
rious.
For number Of years he was a mer-
chant OF Tidewater Virginia, but since
1889 has lived In Richmond
His wife and several children survive
him.
The funeral arrangements will be made
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
Score the "RexuIars.v

The Central Republican League met last
night at Harriss Hall, In Jackson Ward
Or. X. T.. Jones presiding. The commit
tee appointed to investigate the ways CT
the regulars" reported most emphau-
cally and heartily denouncing their ways
OF doing things. 1t was the consensus
OF all present that II things went on like
this all freedom OF speech and action
would be taken away from ell terrestrial
creatures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
DEATHS.

GIPPERIcH.-Died September ~. 1878.
at the residence of her husband. No. no
Mosby street. at 7;& A. M. MARTHA.
beloved wife OF A. Gipperieh. ST.; aged
So years.
Funeral from ST. Johns German Lush-
eran church. corner Eighth and Marshall
streets. al 4 p. NJ. TUESDAY. Septem>
Der nth. Friends and ac2uaintahcs< "
vitad to attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
CONFETTI AND SHARKEY.
Offer of SIS 700 for N Twenty-ho"""
coutest mt San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 26-rne
national Athletic Club OF San Francisco
made an offer to corbett and snarNsy
This evening Of purse of $1,000 for a
On FOUND contest In November, or any
month between that and February;
In making the offer the CLUB witha niSH
a. ofSer OF $4,000 TO Corbett and Jenries,
"a gives as the reason therefor INA.
Snrbett announced to-day that ne wouid
meet either shsrkey or Jenries, SO inc
National club prefers corbe't ana Shar-
kew as a drawing caro-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
TO LIVE IN AMERICA.
Mrs. Lnngtry Will Become a Perm"-
s Resident of California.

SAN FRANCISCO, September B.-The
Evening Post says that LILLIAN IAngtry
is coming to California TO live. and that
she will soon remove her effects from
Iondon 10 this State, to take up her
permanent residence here. Her attorneys
IN this city corroborate the story. and
ssv that the Jersey IAly will probably
live on her splendid ranch In Lake
county.
Mrs. Langtry has claimed this State as
her legal residence for many years past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27

NEW YORK. September S.--(spee.al.) -.
W. c. Bates. G.. O. Worsham, Astor: W.
W. Russell. Cosmopolitan: a. Sheen.
Marlborough; J. NJ. Fourqurear. 81.
Denis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-27
LEE GOING TO WARRINGTON.


JACKSONVILLE. Sept. M-oehei"'
Tee will leave tomorrow evening tor
washington. and It is understood goes
there ON summons from the war De-
partment.