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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
Those Poor MilIionaIres.
Chicago News.)


The discovery that Senator James g..
Fair. of California. was worth a bare sl2-
22S, 99SW at the time Of his death. as
shown by the inventory OF his estate.
comes as a great shock 90 the public.
even though 1t should have been prepared
for such revelation by long and un-
varying experience. The fact is that all
millionaires are comparatively poor.
Nobody put Senator Fair down for less
than 100000. and the prevailing idea
was that he was worth $50O00.O0O Yet
the most diligent efforts OF his executors
result in finding only Z cents above 49,
22S99S. Jay Gould was said TO be worth
Sl5,000.0O0 and, as a matter Of fact De
had merely $4,000 900. The late Mr. Pull
man was credited with possessing 5000
COO and he really had less than a third
of that sum. The list might be enlarged
by the addition Of nearly every million
aire whose estate has been inventoried
in the last twenty years.
It matters not that Mr.. Gould's $1,000
600. or Senator Fairs S1222S.99S, or Mr..
Pullman's 100000, makes a fairly com
Portable competency. The fact that a mau
can scrape together barely S12,0o0.0Oo when
he is popularity set down for $0oo0.oo0
must be peculiarly CALLING. IL is Ike
always itaNiluS III OHt , pocket TOT inc
81 supposed TO be there, and finding only
SO cents. Fifty-three cents is adequate
TO many needs, but il cannot make up for
the missing N.47. Very likely this
spectre Of an enormous deficit which pop
ular estimates force upon nearly every
millionaire has much 10 do with the re-
luctance of most millionaires to part with
any Of their money even for laudable pur-
poses. II a man were said TO be worth
100000 when he was actually worth ST.
10000, he might feel comparatively free
TO spend the odd 81, $4,000. But when
his favorite newspaper gives him a gap
twice as large as his estate to fill W he
must feel that every dollar counts.
Perhaps a universal rule TO divide
fortunes by three before
publication would result in much comfort
to the millonaires and benefit 10 the poor.
besides being incidentally commenda-
able move in the general interest OF
veraclty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
WED Al CREWE.
The First Marriage i'm the Gibson
Memorial Church.

CREWE. VA, January 25.--(Special)-
The first marriage which has been
solemnized In the Gibson Memorial Epls-
copal church took place at 1880 O'Clock
this morning, the contracting parties be-
ing Miss Jessie II. Ferguson and Mr.
James Il. Neale. The bride IS the third
daughter OF the late Captain James Fer
guson, of Liverpool, England, who was
connected with the Cunard Steamship
Line. The groom is . popular attache
of the Norfolk and Western railway
who. like the bride, was also born and
reared in England.
Rev. G. II. Kuyk rector OF the church
officiated, and Miss Indie Goodwin
daughter Of Judge Charles II. Goodwin
OF Nottoway Courthouse. presided at the
organ. Miss Nellie corbin was maid OF
honor and Mr.. X. Lee Walthall best man
Messrs. II. III. Crannis, OF Ipswich. Eng
land; Sterling Boisseau, T.. III. Tanner
and 7. /. Lipscomb, OF this place, acted
as ushers.
The bride entered the church on the
arm OF Mr.. Phil. j. Crannis, formerly of
Ipswich. England. who gave her away
Some OF the customs OF the English
Church were prettily blended with the
Episcopal ceremony as It prevails with us.
The church was tastefully decorated
for the occasion. After the ceremony
the bridal party were entertained at
luncheon. and Mr.. and Mrs. Neale left
on the noon train for Washington Via.
the shenandoah Valley. 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
ABINGDON.
Killed by Railroad Train-The
Trial of Mason.

ABINGDON. VA. January 5.-Cspe-
cial.) -Thomas McGoolrick, who lived
near Wallace's Switch. this county, was
struck by the east-bound Norfolk and
Western train yesterday evening about az
o'clock and instantly killed. In the dark
ness the engineer did not see him till too
late to stop his train. The accident oc-
CURED three miles east of this place
The trial of William Mason for killing
John +. Clark near Glade Spring, this
county, on the evening of September 9th
last, is now in progress, Judge Cummings
presiding. Not since the celebrated trial
Of Or. Baker has any case excited such
great interest and such intense feeling.
The trial began yesterday, and the court
room has been crowded from the first.
The prisoners aged father and his sisters
and brother are constantly at his side;
whilst the widow and the sister of the
murdered man sit just behind the prose-
cutting attorney, Peter j. Davenport.
Messrs. Honaker and Hutton and the two
1Tiggs-Daniel and Connolly Fare de-
tending Mason. A stubborn fight is being
made on both sides, and the case will
probably hold the court several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
DIR. R. c. FLOWER,
OF BOSTON,
Coming to Richmond.
Will Be at The Jefferson
Thursday, Friday and SatuIdaEFeb, 3,4, and s

DIR. Flowers name Is q household word
to our Worcester people. He has cured
so many of the sick of Worcester OF the
most incurable diseases after other physl-
clans have given them up to die, that you
will hear his praises sounded in hundreds
OF homes where other names are never
mentioned.
FEATURES PECULIAR TO DIR.
FLOWERS PRACTICE.
1t is believed that DR.. r. c. Flower is
the only physician in the world who can
tell any sick man or woman their disease
better than they can tell him without ask
ing any question. His ability 20 do this
makes him master of his profession, for
be does not have 10 guess as to the
patients disease
1t is claimed by DR.. Flowers friends
that i'm the treatment of cancer. tumor,
consumption, paralysis stomach. nerve.
and blood troubles, that he does not hose
one case in ninety.
JUDGE DWIGHT LOOMS, Of Hart
ford, Conn.,, ex-Justice of the Supreme
Court of Connecticut, says DR.. r. c.
Flower cured him Of a cancerous trouble
OF the stomach after the disease had
brought him 10 the gates of death and he
had been given up as incurable by the
leading physicians Of the State. He says
Or. Flower told him his troubles IN detail
without asking a question, and without
his telling him anything, better than he
could have told him, and said Or. Flower
was one Of the greatest physicians the
world has ever produced. Thousands and
thousands of people tell the same story.
and have been telling it for half a gene
ration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
EwART WILL BE APPOINTED.
He Is TO Get the North Carolina
Judgeship.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January %
Special lit was finally settled to-day
that Judge Ewart will be appointed
Judge of the Western District of North
Carolina, and it was all lucl.
1t will be the uniform policy Of both
parties in future to observe the age Imi-
tation in the appointment of United
States judges; otherwise, the appointment
of Colonel Lusk would have been certain.
The President was emphatic to-day In
declaring his purpose to adhere TO this
position. The name Of Judge Ewart was
then suggested by Senator Pritchard and
Representative Pearson, and the Presi-
dent said: Il will appoint Judge Ewart.
L know him well, and 1t will give me
pleasure to make the appointment"
That settles 1t, and il can be said that
there will be no opposition TO his con-
firmation. The matter was called TO the
attention of Senator Lodge to-day, and
he laughed at the idea of opposing Judge
Ewart. He accepted Ewart's reference
to him i'm his speech in the House as
more of a compliment than an affront.
Judge Douglas has also assured Judge
Ewart that he has no intention of OPP
posing his confirmation.
Speaking on the subject Of his appoint
ment tonight, Judge Ewart said: 1.-The
action of the Charlotte, N. C., Bar in
telegraphing its endorsement of my can
didacy is one of the most agreeable and
impressive incidents connected with it.
deeply appreciate it,"
Who will succeed Ewart as Judge OF
the Criminal Court of the Western Cir
cult is for Governor Russell TO determine.
Colonel Lusk, of course, if he wants il,
will get it. He declined TO talk on the
subject tonight, but did say: II am the
youngest man in the State of my age,
and the talk about my having heart
trouble is pure fiction. l am sound in
body and mind, and expect to live to be
100 wears old"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
A delightful mt Home.

BLACKSTONE. VA, January 25.-(Spe-
cial)-A delightful Eat home was given
by Mrs. II. S. Beverly on the evening of
January oath. 1t being the social event OF
tho season in Blackstone. The dining
room and parlors were tastefully deco
rated with cut-howers and ported plants
About 10 o'clock refreshments, consisting
OF delicious ices. corrections, and fruit,
were served, after which the guests were
entertained till a late hour by music and
pleasant games.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Graham, Of Crewe; Mr.. and Mrs. DON
nan, OF Crewe; Miss Maggie Mccormick,
OF Crewe: Mesdames Tuggle, Harris, ana
Kuyk, Professor and Mrs. Hampden Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Tuggie, Misses
Mary Fitzgerald. Fannie Epes, Sallie
Epes, BERTHE Epes Susie Hite. the Misses
McEnery, Misses Nellie, Meta, ana
Maria Tuggle. Miss Sturgis. and Miss In
die Goodwin, OF Nottoway. Amongst the
gentlemen present were Messrs. Robert
OFerrall and Noteworthy, Professor &.
A. Sydnor, Major Alexander ID. Hamilton
and quite a number OF the cadets or
HOge Academy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
WILLIAMSBURG.
Approaching Fraternity Celebration.
Much Interest Manifested.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January 25.-
(Speciai.)-From information given out MS
to those who are expected to take part
In the approaching annual celebration Of
the Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa
Society. February 18th. 1t seems
that more than the usual interest is
being manifested In the matter. Among
those who will be taken into the society
at this meeting will be ex-Postmaster-
General William l.. Wilson, now presi-
dent Of Washington and Lee University,
and Professor James A. Harrison. OF the
University Of Virginia. The address OF
the occasion will be delivered by DR.. Her
bert u. Adams, of the Department OF
History and Political Science at the Johns
Hopkins University, I'm Baltimore, and
Rev. Beverly ID. Tucker. ID. D., Of Norfolk,
will read a poem. The celebration VIII
be held In the college chapel. which will
be specially decorated for the occasion.
After the literary exercises are over
collation. will be served the members and
their families. 1t is expected that many
of the nonresident members Of the chap
ter will attend.
President Lyon G. Tyler and Professor
Hugh S. Bird, of William and Mary, left
this morning for Richmond, to appear be-
Schools and Colleges.
DIR. Edwin G. Booth, from Carriers
Grove, was here to-day. The Doctor
leaves tomorrow for a weeks visit to
his old home in Nottoway, and will stop
in Richmond en- route TO see his old
friend, DR.. Harris, who recently under
went painful surgical operation. per-
formed by DIR. Stuart Mcclure, at st.
Luke's.
Mrs. Lyon Tyler continues on the road
to recovery from her recent severe at
tack OF sickness. She is now able to
walk about her room a little.
Mr.. Edward Saunders. eldest son Of
Commissoner-of-the-Revenue II. Dudley
Saunders. is Ill with pneumonia.
Miss Idle Lane, from Auburn, Ala,
who is now visiting here. tomorrow will
be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Denison
Cole.
Mr.. James Barron, Of Norfolk, is here |
to visit his brother
Mrs. Il. NJ. Amber is a guest Of Mrs. |
William c. Mayo's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
STANTON.
Candidates for the Municipal Offices
Popping Up-Religious Notes.

STAUNTON, VA, January 25.-(Spe-
cial)-Candidates for the city offices are
showing up like popcorn over hot CRATE.
A primary election TO take place in April
has been decided on by the Democrats.
The Office carrying the largest income
Is that OF Commissioner of the Revenue,
now held by Captain T. j. Crowder. He
is opposed for reelection by ex-Deputy
Postmaster a. a. Eskridge; Captain
Frank Berkely, teller Of the Augusta
National Bank, and Captain II. NJ. Nc
llhany. All OF the candidates subject
themselves to the primary, as does AS
sistant Jailer Thomas A. Dawson. who
offers for the city sergeancy, now held
by Mr.. Logan Turner.
City Councilmen j. r. Taylor and e. w.
Stewart, who were members Of the Demo-
crat City Committee have resigned
therefrom, and the vacancies have been
filled by the election of Messrs. j. Il.
Ransom and L. w. Hartman.
Messrs. Taylor and Stewart it is un-
derstood, will offer for reelection to the
Council. and preferred not to occupy
positions on the Democratic Committee
where matters of party policy affecting
them might come up for decision.
In June the annual council Of the
Diocese Of Southern Virginia will meet
in Trinity church. This beautiful old
historic church is having handsome thing
and tiled wainscoating laid in the vesti-
bule.
DR.. b. NJ. Atkinson is in Baltimore, Wis
iting his sister. Mrs. Mary Tabb Wake
who is i'll in hospital in the Monumen-
tai City.
This has been a typical winters day.
Driving sleet has continued throughout
the day, TO the delight Of the children and
TO the disgust Of the older people.
At the Methodist church the revival is
exciting much interest, and under the
powerful pleas of Mr.. Prettyman, the
PASTOR many sinners are at the altar.
The revival will be continued for several |
days longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
FLUyANyA.
The Fence-Law Question-Confede-
rate Camp Reorganfzed.

FORK UNION, January 25.-(speciaL)--
In expectation Of "A public meeting 10 get
the sense Of the people o. the proposed
fence law for this county. the attendance
at our County Court yesterday was I'M
usually large. Our Senator, tho Hon. II.
ID. Flood. was on hand TO secure instruc-
ticns for his guidance I'm the matter
1t having been ascertained before the
hour of meeting that popular sentiment
was against the statutory fence PROPOSE
ton in all districts of the county except
Fork Union. the citizens present from
that one held In the courthouse a meet
ing, in which 1t was resolved that mai
action would be taken on the question as
10 that district in public meeting TO be
held at Fork Union on the first Saturday
in February.
The Fluvanna Camp OF Confederate
Veterans held a meeting for the purpose
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
Origin of the Steam Engine.
Nloyd's Weekly Newspaser.)

| AA<4SgA N''hig ANtNcId8tIsj
! Various countries claim the credit OF
having made the earliest practical appl-
cation OF Steam-pOWer, but, Judging by
! facts gathered from the most authentic
! sources, II was in Spain that the move
| ment of machinery by steam was first
4 brought under public notice At BARGE
| Iona, IN the year l543 a mechanic named
! BlascO de Garay, after many persistent
enorts, succeeded in impressing the Elm
/ peror CHARLES v, Of Austria. and L. Of
| spain, with the value OF his new inven-
ton for driving ships by steam. The
trial, which took place was considered
4, a success by the public, but the chief Of
| the Royal Commission. Ravago. ne trca-
sure-keeper OF the kingdom. for certain
I, sinister reasons persuaded the Emperor
that the discovery was OF no practical
value, and so ruined the hopes OF Blasco
de Garay.
Later on. about the beginning Of the
seventeenth century, Giovanni Granca, IN
Italian, invented steam engine. and his
machine is the first Of which we have
any descriptive or pictorial record. About
TINS same period, too France produced a
claimant for the glory Of having invented
the steam engine, and Marion Delormo.
IN a letter TO NJ de Cinq Mars, dated
Paris, l64l, gives an account OF him IN q
visit 20 the Bicetre with the Marquis 90
worcester: I'VE were crossing the court
or the madhouse, and /, more dead than
awe with fright. kept close 10 my COM
panlons side, when a frlghtful face app
peared behind some immense bars and a
noarse voice exclaimed. L am not madi
l am not madl / have made a discovery
which would enrich the country that
adopted it What has he discovered
asked OF our guide. Oh he answered.
smuggling his shoulders. something
trinlng enough; you would never guess
II; IL Is the use OF the steam OF boiling
water L began 10 laugh. This man
continued the keeper, is Saloman de
Caus; he came from Normandy four
years ago TO present 10 the King a state
ment OF the wonderful effects tln,t might
De produced from his invention. The
Cardinal sent the mailman away without
listening 10 him. S3loman de Caus. lar
from being discouraged. followed the car
dinal wherever he went with the most
determined perseverance. who, tired 90
death with his folly. ordered him TO be
shut up In tie Bcetre, where he has now
been for three years and a half
Lord Worcester WAS conducted 10 his
tDe Causs) cell; and came back. sad and
thoughtful. He is indeed mad now saii
ne Misfortune and captivity have
alienated his reason. but Il is you who
have TO answer for his madness. When
you east him into that cell you confined
the greatest genius OF the age
Twenty-Five years after the above Incl
dent dn 1863. IN work OF his called
Century OF Inventions the Marquis OF
Worcester described "A steam apparatus
OF his own. Papin followed with his in
vention in 1851. Captain Saverys engine
for water-raisIng was made in l69S. and In
1ll2 Thomas Newcomer constructed tina
nrst self-acting steam engine (Ahsch
worked successfully for over a century,
and with 10 the Age OF Steam NAV DO
said 10 have been inaugurated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
A KLoNDIKE COLD KING.

| Three years ago ABNER T.. WALL. tb.
Bonanza King Of the Klondlke. was i.
| the door OF death, suffering with con-
sumption Of the stomach and bowels. a..
a last resort, when the best physlclans
OF Iowa. Chicago. and New York h,d
given him up to die, he visited Or. r. O.
Flower.
After hearing Or. Flowers descript,o,
Of the case, he said: Or. Flower. Won,
diagnosis is perfect. Take my case.
had no hope when I came 10 see you. bun
have hope now. i want you TO take nv
case for / feel / can never die II undo,
your care" In twelve months Dr. Flower
had restored this shadow OF "A man In
complete health. strength. and vigor.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON, the great actor
once said; 'If you are sick. II other
have failed to help you. go and consult
Or. Flower. He cured me and he can
cure you. and from the moment you ses
DIR. Flower then you viii realize that
you are in the presence Of a man who Is
master OF his profession"
A BRAZILIAN MINISTER.
SALVATORE MENDONcA. the Brazil.
ian Minister at Washington, one OF The
greatest diplomats OF the world, said. Ia
speaking Of the great help his family had
received at the hands OF Dr. Flower. "If
often seems like play for Or. Flower to
cure those that others have given up IN
die"
TWO FREE LECTURES.
Dr. Flower has also arranged 20 deliver
two Of his humorous health lectures AZ
Masonic Temple Hall. Wednesday. Feb
ruary %. at 2:50 j. NJ. 10 women only
and at Z. NJ, TO men only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26

TO T.. NJ. Garrett, assignee OF Joel L.
Watkins. Of Henrico county, 5000.
To Garrett +. Watson, surviving part
ner Of Ludlam & Watson, OF Henrico
county. $4.972.
To V. Dallas White, administering OF
Benjamin X. White, late OF Dinwiddle
county, $2.203
To Daniel 4. Wood, Of Frederick coun-
ty. 1921.
To William II. Woodland, Of Shenandoah
county. SIP.
To Matthew Woodward Cor woodward.
Of Prince William county. $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
Escaped Convict Shot and Re-
captured.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., January 25.-
(Special)-Some days ago several con-
victs escaped from the State Farm. on
tho Roanoke river near Tillery, and last
night one OF them was brought here for
medical treatment, with seventeen buck
shot in him-thirteen in his back and
shoulders and four in his head. He was
found by the authorities OF the farm over
in Edgecombe county, and In running
from his pursuer he was shot I'm the back
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
Death Of a bedford city Lady. ,

BEDFORD CITY. January 2.-(Spe-
oial)-Very suddenly on yesterday, aftel
Elizabeth r.. Quarles passed away while
quietly sleeping She was the daughter
OF the late Robert G. Steptoe, and in 1876
was united to the late Samuel II. Quaries
At the time OF her death she was about
&c years of age she was a lady or many
graces of character, and was the next
Oldest member OF st. Johns Protestant
Episcopal church.
Her eldest child. the late n. S. QuarIes.
was for many years the Clerk OF the
County Court. The remaining children
are Mrs. III. G. Lowry. Misses Alice. Rosa.
and Emma Quarles. and Messrs. William
and Samuel Quaries. Mrs Quarles was a
member OF large and influential family
connection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
GOVERNOR TYLER ON HAWAII.
Possible Injury to Some Southern
Interests in Annexation.

UNIV 1OIk TtIaIu, 20th.)
RICHMOND, VA, Monday--Goyernor J.
Hoge Tyler said TO me to-day:
MY immature opinion is that from a
naval standpoint I'm the event Of future
war the annexation OF Hawaii is de-
sirable, while from commercial, social,
and political aspect my mind Is not SO
clear that it would be.
THE diversified interests OF our nation
are now so great as TO make national
legislation very complex and difficult. 1
can see a possible injury 10 some of our
southern interests, therefore / would be
willing 10 trust the settlement of the
question TO the wisdom and patriotism of
our national representatives, believing
they would do what Is for the best in
terests of the whole nation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
RECEIVER FOR sINGERLv's BANK.
Examiner in Charge ia Act Tempo
rarily in That Capacity.
lWashington Posl-23th.l

Nv dSnIubtvn toSt-~aAl.t
Comptroller Dawes late last night
Issued a general statement to the credi-
tors Of the Chestnut-Street Bank. Of Phil
adelphia. Comptroller Dawes reviewed at
length the "Singerly PLAN OF liquidation
by means of a committee Of FIVE acting
with the assent of all the creditors of
the bank. He said that up 20 date only
80 per cent. OF the creditors bad given
their assent TO the plan and that he
should grant twenty days from date for
the management TO secure the remaining
signatures
Meantime, 30 prevent undue loss Of
time. the examiner in charge viii be
named as temporary receiver and will
proceed toward liquidation in the usual
way. IF at the end OF twenty days the
creditors have not consented to volun-
tary liquidation, the receivership will be
made permanent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26
The Cuban Scare,

Although the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT
with Spain over Cuba IL 10 some extent
influencing the stock market. Wall street
thelcss, serious complication with other
maiadies may be expected TO follow an
attack Of biliousness, which IL not check
ed az the outset. The most effectual means
10 this end is Hostetters stomach Bitters
an admirable remedy. moreover, for dys.
pepsia. malaria, kidney trpubta copsf 'pa-
ton. and nervousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26

OF reorganizaticn, which resulted In the
reelection of the old officers. ON the OF
fering OF resolutions on the deaths OF
Mr. Thomas ii. Griffin and Mr.. John u.
Winn, old comrades recently passed
away, eloquent and touching tributes
were paid by Mr.. James K. Gait and
Colonel w. j. Pettlt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL IL fails
TO cure. 2sc. The genuine hey - v. q
on each tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-26

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