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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
THE BUDGET WELL RECEIVED.
Belief That Ii VIII Pass the Board
ReadiIy-Points Discussed.

The budget for 1898, which was passed
by the Common Council on Monday night,
is generally conceded to be the most
satisfactory ordinance of the kind that
has been presented for many years. Old
c9uncilmen said yesterday that 1t was the
best paper that the Finance Committee
had ever put out, and 1t seems to be q
foregone conclusion that 1t will pass the
Board of Aldermen with as little difficulty
as 1t did the lower branch.
A prominent member of the Board said
yesterday that he expected there would
be protests against the appropriation for
sectarian institutions, against the water
meter appropriation, and in favor of an
increased sum for schools. but he thought
the ordinance would I'M all probability be
accepted by the Board just as II left the
Council. The main points of interest are
naturally the city departments, and these
have all been literally dealt with, the
sums appropriated exceeding, In some
instances. those of 1895 and 1896, before
the retrenchment and reform movement
had set in with such a fiOod-tide
The Streets Department particularly has
Jared better, and there will be ample
funds to keep all the hands busy through
out the year. In addition TO the $4,000
for salaries, and 5000 for contract work
on the streets 1880 is set apart for
"hands and CARTS or the repairs TO
streets.
An effort will be made to induce this
committee to depart from the plan OF
dividing the appropriation between the
different wards, and to use the money
where ii is most needed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Mis- Tyler Wins the Prize.

Tho "select BALI given at Sanger Han
Monday night proved TO be a most en-
so,,atIe affair. The feature OF the occa-
ZION was the presentation of handsome
hououet 10 the most graceful lady dancer
The eoral token falling TO Miss Josie ~
Ter Among those present were the loi-
Io,ying ladies: The Misses Meanley, MISS
,r,Ier Miss OHM. Misses Cats, Kate anu
lin Kisers, Della Kelly, Eva DUKE
Iunnie Ford, Ada Branchford, Annie nan,
1ennie McGraw, Cappa Barron, Assie
ccbwartz Katie Bowers, Miss Fersesoh'
Misses Blake. Ransbury. Maude Blank
onsbip. Blanch Baker. Eva Hail. CIaIA a
yrtau Miss Crawley. Miss Hudgins, Annie
pihbins. Dollie Barrenger. Miss Berkiey'
Ada Golden. Rosa Ford, Lille overly
MIC wright Miss Mooney. ana Mrs.
euler some of the gentlemen present
Nfessrs. Hicks. Frost, Kidd. Berry, MATS
Ton Lord. Jarvis. Taylor. Bernstein
paschon. Phelps. Lipscomb, Graves Graves
t,stes Allen. Mostly. Points. Omen
,rhorn Griffin. Ryan. Smith PoWen'
pntler. New. O'Harra, Grifhth, Bal.ey'
G,nter Alley, Malone, Franklin, Car
s,onv rhol' Barry. Loving. Hopson'
p,ercs Goddall Cameron. BOD Lee'
Mcc;ee. Fitzpatrick. Harmon, McCsr'n y
S-,nhols Hensnil, Folly, Babel W. -
Gibson and Blaid Meanley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
CHRIS Won DER AHE KIDNAPPED.
Arrested at 81. Louis and Taken to
Northumberland on Bail.

PITTSBURG, PA, February S.-Ihe
Prttsburg Dispatch this morning publishes
the following telegram from STAFF cor
respondent dated St. Louis:
Chris Won Der Abe, the baseball mag
nate, was taken into custody here last
evening by a Pittsburg detective. Ihe
most unique character in the sporting
world was really kidnapped and Is no"
on his way to the Smoky City. where MS
body may be held for an indefinite period,
on a judgment given by the courts in the
SUIT brought by Mark Baldwin, the base
ball pitcher.
"The kidnapping Of Mr.. Won Der Abe
for it is such in the true meaning OF the
word, will no doubt create big sensa-
ton He was decoyed to the st. Nicholas
Hotel, where he was hustled into car
rage, after being shown the ball-piece
carried by Detective Nicholas Bendel.
The carriage was driven around aimless-
~ until It was time to board train for
the East, when he was showed into the
train, and is now on his way to Plus
burg. where he will either have to make
good the Judgment of $500, rendered
against him in the Baldwin case, or re-
main in Jail until such time as William
A. Nimick, who was on his bond when
his first arrest on the charge preferred
by Pitcher Baldwin was made is satis-
he'd"
Won Der Abe arrived at the Allegheny
county Jail at SIS tonight, in the custody
of Detective Nicholas Bendel, who made
the sensational kidnap last night at 81.
Louis When the party reached the JAN
they were met by United States authori-
ties, who produced habeas corpus papers,
issued by Judge Burlington, and claimed
the prisoner. Bendel refused 10 deliver
his man until the United States Marsnal
had given him a receipt after consider
able wrangling this was done, and Mar
shall Gamble took charge of Mr.. Won Der
Abe Justice ]. Scott Ferguson then sign
Cd n hail bond for $500, which released
the magnate until 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. when a hearing will be held
Mr.. Ferguson says the arrest " his
client was clearly illegal, and that he VIII
go back to st. Louis tomorrow, under
protection and not in custody.
Mr. Won Der Abe is very indignant at
the manner in which he was captured
and at his subsequent treatment, and says
he will fight the case through to the end.
He expects to get even yet with his cap
tors.
Tonight Mr.. Won Der Abe is the guest
of Attorney Ferguson at his East-End
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Of Spain to a previous note, in which 1t
was suggested that the Cuban insurrec-
ton gained much OF its strength through
filibustering parties. organized and equip
ped in the United States. and that this
was one of the reasons which increased
the difficulties Of Spain in bringing the
instruction to a close, as was urged in
Mr.. Woodford's first note.
This Spanish answer was given some
months ago, and now Minister Woodford
has rejoined with an array OF facts and
figures, drawn from the official records
of the Department of Justice and the
Treasury Department here, showing in
detail the painstaking efforts made by
the United States to stop filibustering.
The statement showed an aggregate
expenditure of 100000 by this govern
ment in running down filibusters, main
tanning detectives, and equipping vessels
and searching parties. 1t showed also
that the United States had been more
successful in this regard than Spain, as
the detailed statement showed how a
large number of flibusters had been APP
pretended parties broken up and prose-
cutions carried on by the Federal au-
thorities. while the Spanish naval forces
surrounding the Island of Cuba had not
succeeded in accomplishing equal results,
the Competitor party being, II is said,
the only one of any proportions which
has been apprehended by the Spanish.
1t is understood that the showing is
mainly important In its array of facts
and figures, rather than in it's cOntrover-
sial tone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
,Judiciary-Deficif.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch.
Public opinion charges the Judicial De-
partment of the State with much OF the
embarrassment which now environs
legislation. The steady increase OF crlmi-
nal charges from $l2O15S-5S, in the year
1873, to $322 473.26 in 1897, taken In con-
nection with the great diversity of costs
of administration in various counties ana
sections of the State, awakens enquiry
and criticism. Take three OF the most
populous counties-Loudoun Augusta,
and Rockingham-with a population OF
81 SIS. and In which last years criminal
charges were s6,375.34, and compare them
with Buchanan, Dickinson, and Elizabeth
City, with an aggregate population or
y .ll2. and which made a charge of Sll,-
gSG.i7. There Is developed in this COM
parison a majority Of 81, 466 population
and s. 6i0S3 less expense In the larger
counties than in the smaller counties.
There are other counties In like relation.
There Is evidently great lack OF uniform
itv i'm the administration OF the laws
not Only in the costs, but in the careful
and industrious dispatch OF business. II
is not probable that the Legislature Will
be able TO establish any satisfactory sys-
tenn Of economy. But il is In the power
and is the duty OF the judiciary, espe-
ciaIly OF the county courts, TO establish
an uniform practice and enforcement OF
the laws throughout the state; taking
care to prohibit an abuse OF the process
OF the courts IT Is their duty TO assume
the entire responsibility OF conducting
business with as much dispatch as Is
compatible with the ends Of justice. 1t
Is deroeatory TO the dignity and duty or
the Office for the Judge 10 pose merely
as a conservator of the peace, and de-
volve the conduct OF a trial upon this
counsel until they become
wearied into silence. Witnesses much be
protected in the presence OF the court
from insult and abuse. A practice Of pro-
tecting the treasury in every county
and City should bring back the criminal
CHARGES from S322. Alb TO near si20.l5S. as
in the year 1873. The increase OF popu-
lation will not Justify the greatly-in-
creased charge. conference OF the
Judges Of the State Will contribute i'm
mensely TO the desired end and the re-
establishment Of public confidence.
Fishersville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Mnny BalIs Announced.

Balls and dances innumerable VIII De
held during the next few days.
There will be a mask ball at Taylor S
Hall at the corner of Broad and twenty
fifth streets on Friday evening next,
February 18th. The grand march Will be-
gin at $50 o'clock, and a prize will be
awarded to the best costumed lady and
gentlemen. Messrs G. J.. Butler J. f..
I.ally, and Henry Cahe comprise the ener-
getic committee in charge OF the affair.
There will be a ball held at New Market
Hall corner of Marshall and sixth
streets. on Monday, February 2lst. Inc
committee to which the affairs success is
entrusted is made up Messrs. Charles
Magnes. George Carson, and Ben. August.
Monticello Hall will be the scene of
dance which will probably be one OF the
most ENJOYABLE of the season. 1t VIII be
for the benefit of Mr.. w. Collier Gibson
q vouns man who has been so unfortu-
nate as TO lose both of his legs. The COM
rnittee Of Arrangements consist OF Messrs.
NfcGruder chairman; Lewis Ban, VIII
tam Toler. Robert Powell, William Berry.
chris. Calder, and Ben. Lehman.
81 valentine s-Day will be celebrated
,,,ith han for the benefit OF Mr. otto
Arobrecbt TO be given at Sanger Han.
Nfasers William Kelly and Allie Marston
are IN charge of the arrangements.
Tho grand annual ball of the Christofor
,,a,n,,,bo Rand will be held on Tuesday,
,.St,,,ay,, o2d and Messrs. S. Rocchiccioh,
pocchiccioli. and G.. Ottoiano, VINO
oomnose the Arrangements Committee, are
enarina no efforts to ensure the analr
si,ooess The proceeds will go TO pur-
oi,oeo new uniforms for the band.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
WAS 1T WRITTEN BY DE LONE.
Alleged Letter from Minister Refer
ring CONTEMPORARY to Mckinley.


NEW YORK, February S.-The Press
will tomorrow say that representatives
of the Cuba Junta yesterday gave out
copies of a letter signed Enrique Dupuy
de LONE, who is the Minister of Spain
I'm Washington, and addressed TO Jose
Canalejas. who went TO Cuba as Premier
Sagastas personal representative.
In this letter the Spanish Minister re-
fers to President Mckinley as weak,
and catering to the rebellion" and as "a
low politician, who desires to stand well
with the jingoes Of his party
The Washington correspondent Of the
Press says that when copy of the let
ter was shown to Minister de LONE he
promptly pronounced it a forgery. He
also says that an official Of the State
Department, discussing the matter, said;
"De LONE did not write the letter. The
Cuban Junta has been imposed upon by
somebody"
on the other hand. Horatio L. Rubens.
counsel for the Cuban Junta, says: we
know absolutely that this letter Is
genuine A man risked his life TO obtain
IL. We do not hesitate to state that II
was stolen from Canalejas. 1t Is written
on the paper of the legation. The hand
writing is De Lomes and It is his. He
may deny 1t till he is black in the face,
but it Is genuine. and everybody who
has seen It knows that 1t is. The man
who stole 1t distracted 1t from the en-
velope and left the latter. IL he had at
tempted to steal the envelope he never
would have gotten away with the letter.
Mr.. Rubens was asked about the trans
lation, and If there was not some danger
that IL might be wrong. He replied;
"No. the translation was made In the
office by men who thoroughly understood
both languages. and it is as nearly cor
rect as a translation can be-
"Where is the letter now ne was
asked. THAT 1 decline to answer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

tendance at present shows an increase Of
- per cent. over any previous history of
the college. Sixteen States are repre-
sented by some of the brightest young
men to be found anywhere The law
class is the largest ever known here.
Governor Hoge Tyler was presented to
the large audience. and made a most
happy and Informal speech, which capti-
waited all who heard it. Among other
things quite as gratifying to the students,
Governor Tyler said that he was so i'm
pressed 10y their good looks that he had
notion Of sending a special message to
the Legislature to-day recommending the
passage of a bill TO protect the boys
from the girls, whom he was sure wanted
to pounce on them and devour them.
Acknowledgement Montague, was absent.
on account of sickness. The singing of
the Glee Club was especially fine.
At the conclusion of the exercises in
the chapel a social hour was spent in
the college library, where the faculty of
the college extended a reception to the
students and their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
SPANS LATEST REPLY.
Our strong showing in the Matter
OF stopping Filibustering.

WASHINGTON. February Sit is said
at the State Department that all at
tempts to state the nature of the Spanish
reply to Minister Woodford's note of last
December. at least. so far as correspond
ence on this side of the Atlantic Is con-
cerned, are purely speculative, and must
be so OF necessity, for the reason that
up to this time the department does not
know even the substance OF the reply.
This disposes OF the stories that have
appeared TO the effect that the adminis-
tration has been deeply stirred by cable
grams from Minister Woodford Gflatiye
10 the Spanish answer. AS a mifter OK
fact the subject was not discussed AT
all during the Cabinet meeting to-day.
From a reliable quarter 1t was learned
To-day that the recent note delivered by
Minister Woodford TO the Spanish Cow
eminent. TO which Madrid cables have re-
referred relates to the question OF nli-
clustering, and Is strong showing OF
what the United States has done, and the
amount of money the government has
spent In stopping fiIibustering.
The note was drawn out by the reply
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
HABANA PRESS MUzZLED.
Order to Say Nothing in Disparnge-
ment of Autonomy.

HABANA, February S.-General Pando
met at noon to-day the editors Of the
local newspapers, and issued instructions
prohibiting them from writing. directly
or indirectly, or in an ironical veni, in
disparagement of the efforts being made
to secure peace, or in attack upon
autonomy.
The manifesto prohibits also the
writing of anything dsagreeable TO
friendly nations" and concludes with the
declaration that any newspaper failing
to comply with the instructions will be
SUPPRESSED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Every Part and Parcel of Goods in the House
Reduced Except Where Contracts With
Manufacturers Forbid.

Baby Afgbans, made OF best
eiderdown and trou-trou cloth,
some lace. trimmed, Others heavily
embroidered, nicely lined, here
tofore selling at 81 and 80
$1.25, choice. ...... 80. cOs
4 dozen Mems Shirts, all laun-
dered, attached collars and cuffs,
both Madras and percale, >oc
have been 50c., now. .... <y~s
100 sets Children's White Furs,
comprising neck pieces and muffs,
heads and ribbon trimmed, White
and tinted Angora and lambs
wool, sold from 1926 to $3.50. O.
Sale centre aisle, choice. 49,. Vl
81 Gray Blankets, full ia size,
wide Blue borders, hundreds of
them have sold at s4, crvn
now. ............-. 80. WY
Ladies Coats, all Black Melton
cloth, fly front, storm O. -
collar, have been "a, now pl'SO
One table full Underwear,
Aprons, Drawers, Corset Covers,
all dressmaker made, all hand
somely trimmed. Many OF them
sold for 39c., most of them
for 50c., now at per gar or~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
NEW BERNIE.
Sudden Death-Hotei Soid-Prepara-
tion for n Fair.


fion for n Fair.
NEW BERNIE. n. C.. February s.
(special)--Mrs. Sarah Sterling, widow
residing in this city. was taken with q
hemorrhage at ~ O'Clock this morning.
and expired In few minutes. She vas
well enough TO attend 20 her household
duties early IN the morning. and her
sudden death was matter OF much
surprise.
The Hotel Albert property was sold AZ
public auction to-day. Mr.. Samuel w.
smailwood was the purchaser In the sum
OF Si0500.
The construction OF a spacious tobacco
warehouse will begin here In q few weeks.
This will be the second OF which New
Berne boasts. and II looks as II the TO-
bacco business Is on boom.
Preparations FOR the Eass Carolina Fair
20 b. held the first week In March. are
being vigorously pushed forward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

no,ective Baldwin, OF Roanoke. was III
III, ,aet night. He reported having
Wy Abner williams, a negro, VINO
o az. e,,aroed with burning the mill ana
W. -, ,-,nachines OF ID. II. Newman, OF
p'"n county. The negro was given
$3.50 ,,,,,g ~ crewe on Monday. and was
son 10 20 The grand jury. He confessed the
crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Mrs. Brown, whose children were
taken from the blind beggar. Summers.
In Baltimore. by the Children's Society.
says she Is able to provide for them. and
is making strenuous efforts to have them
returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

UNION, W. VA. February H-stspeciAi')
Cochran Wylie. aged 81 years. died near
sweet springs. OF Monroe county: -.
night. He owned s.Oo0 acres OF land. and
was well-known and honorable man.
ana great friend Of the late oliver
Blerna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Mr.. w. d. chesterman' VINO . mas ues 20
quite III with peritonitis' was snous"' ~
bs considerably better last nish''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
TaiIOr-rIade Suits.

Our stock OF these goods contains
only the very newest ideas. IN regard
20 both materials used and cuts. Spc-
cial attention will be given this
department TO make II the most COM
plete in the city.
LADIES' SUITS IN
SERGEs. CHEvIOTs. CLOTHS.
AND NIGREAUN EFFECTS.
We especially invite the ladies' Of
Richmond TO inspect these goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Ola papers Cor sale a ihls osies,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Ladies' Muslin


We place on sale to-day our new
stock Of Muslin Underwear. These
garments were all made to our special
order Of carefully-selected mnslins
and embroderies. and are right in
every particular.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
Blouses of black moire velours.

Blouses of black moire velours
English walking hats trimmed will
violets and eagles feathers.
Girls frocks trimmed with plating
of satin-edged striped ribbon.
Corset covers in bolero style Of EN-
broidered chiffon edged with lace.
Tiny handkerchiefs having line o
embroidery above the very marrow
hens.
Dressy waists of satin covered will
alternate rows of mousseline ruche
and jet OF jet-embroidered mousselin
bands.
Sheer handkerchiefs from eight t,
twelve inches square 10 be edged Will
fine imit"tion Valenciennes lace on,
inch or more vide
Little girls cashmere frocks will
rows of satin ribbon on the skirt and
grimper of brighter Solored silk over
laid with piece lace and tiny frills o
edgingfl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
A Girl Station Keeper.

"Kentucky is the homo Of many
business women, but I think no one
of them is prettier or more energetic
than the lovable girl who is station
agent at Rowland, in the Bluegrass,
said Stanford friend. 81 refer to
Miss Susie Lasley, who is perhaps the
youngest station agent and ticket
seller in the country. Two years ago,
when her brother, who had been the
agent at Rowland, died, Miss Susie
was given the appointment, and though
less than twenty, she has earned de-
served reputation for capacity and
faithfulness. Her home is q mile
from her post, but she is always at the
little ticket window to sell tickets for
every train and is ON the platform,
lantern in hand, to sign for all the
baggage and express, it matters not
how cold and disagreeable the night
in winter. She rides a wheel, bus is
fin de steele in no other respect, there
being too much Of the matter of fact
about her for any foolishness. She is
a brunette, with nut-brown hair, hazel
eyes, and is as attractive as she is cour-
ageous and independent. Everybody
at Rowland knows and loves the sweet
tempered station agent, who will earn
q better place in the company's employ
before many months have elapsed. -
Louisville Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
Immigration from Europe.

That we live in an age Of wonder is
proved by the bare statement of figures
with regard to the immigration from
Europe to this country during the pres
ent century. Statistics previous to
1920 were not kept, but 1t is estimated
that between 1889 and the last named
year the immigration from Europe to
the United States did not exceed 25O,.
900. In 1920 the Government began a
systematic collection of data with re-
gard to immigration and from that
time to the close of 1896 II, 7,544 ,692 peo.
pie came from Europe and were well
coined on our shores. These figures do
not include the immigration to British
America, to Mexico, Central or South
America, but solely to the United
States. The smallest number of immi.
grants during recent years was 1T, 500
in 1879, the largest 623, ,0S4 in 1892; in
1896 the immigration was 343,267. No
such movement of population has ever
of the German nations over the terri
tory of the Roman empire did not com,
prise more than 100000 of people and
covered 400 years: the exodus of the
Jews from Egypt was with 100000
able-bodied men, or counting five to
each family. about 100000 of people.
Compared with the exodus from Eu-
rope the depopulation of Goshen was a
t,.iaa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-10
The Newest Collar Bands. ::

The new black collar bands which
are selling so well in the shops can
easily be duplicated at home. Pur-
chase one yard and half of velvet
ribbon. 1t should be exactly an inch
and one-half wide, but it may be of
satin or gros grain ribbon if they are
more becoming than the dull-fnished
velvet. From this you measure and
cut off one-auarter OF yard. Fold
the ends under to make two-looped
bow as soon as you have passed it
through the side of a fancy buckle.
Your long piece of ribbon, now meas
uring yard and quarter, must have
the ends properly slanted instead of
being mitred. Find the exact middle,
and here stitch down the bow with a
buckle. The collar band is now ready
to be worn with any or every cos
tune. Tie the ends in the back, and
you will have the proud satisfaction of
being up to date.