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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
IDLE REPORTER on PLATFORM.
He Delights % Large Audience Win
His writings and sketches.

Thousands Of those 10 whom the Dis
patch finds its way have read those de-
lightfully humorous articles.sroTD the pen
Of AFR. Evan X. Chesterman, better known
az tie idle Reporter; but comparative
~ few. exclusive Of those OF his own cir
Gle have heard the witticisms fall from
his own lips. \ large audience last night
gathered az Corcoran Hall 10 greet tho
humorist on his first appearance In this
city upon the lecture platform. The en-
tertainment was FOR the benefit OF tho
Uni0n-Station EpwOrth League. Mr..
Chestermau gave readings from several
Of his articles. and illustrated them with
chalk drawings. He was introduced In
most happy manner by Mr. Tom Gard
ner. who incidentally referred tO the
strong hold the Dispatch bad upon the
people Of the State.
Mr. Chesterman caught tho disabilities
of his audience and found their funny
bone. and kept II from the time he ac-
knowledged the compliment rendered him
by Mr. Gardner until he babe HE hearers
good night after telling them Of his sum
mer vacation I'm Peaceful valley" Mr..
Chesterman made no att ampt al perf,c-
ton I'm elocution. but the dry humor
which marked his every uttorance and
the little side remarks with which lie oc-
casionally punctuated his readings, proved
irresistible 20 his auditors and they
10 the Communicating Chief" or his
tones Of resignation when he told Of the
string Of young ones that followed IN
her wake. And some OF those who had
been foolish enough 10 take In earnest
many little tale Of woe which Mr.. CheS-
terman relates SO clcverly every sunday.
realized what a huge joker the humorlst
really was. for I'm the young man who
stood before them they saw none of those
signs which would indicate that life vas
a burden 10 him, or that he was ''pecked
by the hen"
Not only did the idle Reporter reah
but he demonstrated that he was equally
as facle with a stick Of chalk as with
the pen. on two blackboards which &C.
cupied n portion OF the stage he caused
with wonderful rapidity to appear the
terror Of the back yard on washing
day. the billy goat" or that patient
beast Of burden. the donkey. The Com
mander-ln-Chef" was also pictured In
chalk. The climax was reached when
the lightning artist made a pictare. draw
ing with both hands nj the same time.
The selections read by Mr. Chesterman
were "A Letter From the Blue Ridge"
How l Went Christmas shopping" IAN
Unsentimental View Of Rome" "A Trip
TO New York" and ~ Letter From
Peaceful Valley"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES.
Enough Mishaps Befell Him to Keep
the Audience I'm Roar.

No audience at the Academy OF Music
this season has laughed louder or longer
than that which witnessed the first pro-
duction I'm this city at that playhouse
last night OF Broadhursts farce. what
Happened to Jones'" a comedy that made
New York merry the whole Of last sea-
son. and which is now making a phenOm-
email run i'm London.
The play is full Of life and once start
ed the humOr and situations never slack
,n. but keep up an uninterrupted run
throughout the three acts OF the farce.
Jones card drummer, and his mishaps
while disguised as bishop. TO eiude the
officers Of the law, who are seeking for
him. furnishes the foundation Of the
story. which is cleyerly told. As Jones,
Mr. George c. BOuiface could hardly find
more chances 10 let out his broad sense
of humOr. or be more cOmical Next TO
Mr. BOnface IN the fun-making Is Gerald
Griffin i'm the character Of professor OF
anatomy. who attends a priZe-fight and
causes Jones all his trouble. Frank Cur
eier. as the real bishop. Ada Craven, as
ne Swedish servant easily bought 20
ecp silent what she knows, and Mrs. T..
. Eberle, as a gay spinster, were all
ever. The beauty Of the cast Is found
d the presence Of Misses Mabel Mont
emery and Frances Drake, two striking
handsome women.
Two performances to-day close the en-
-agement
The sale Of seats commences next We'd
uesday morning for the engagement OF
the Roster & Bal Vaudeville Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Florida's Senatorial Elections.

WASHINGTON, December 16.-The Sem
ate Committee on Privileges and Elections
to-day agreed to a favorable report upon
senator Pasco's bill changing the Revised
Statutes so as TO permit the election of
United States senator's i'm Florida before
the expiration Of the terms Of incumbents
AS the law stands. the Legislature OF that
state. which elects a successor TO a sena-
tor does not meet until month or more
after the expiration OF his term, thus
creating q hiatus in the office and va
cancv in the Senate. The change pro-
posed empowers the preceding Legislature
10 elect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
THREE FAvORITEs WIN.
They Are DR.. Vaughan, Mnriti, ana
Handset-Other Winners.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. December Is
Twentieth day Crescent city Jockey Clubs
winter meeting. Weather cloudy; TRACK,
good. DR.. Vaughan. Mariu. and Handsol
were the winning favortes.s
First race-sellng, seven furongs
turbance u5 10 y won, Peerclta &c to
and 10 y second. and Hampden as 20 y
third. Time. 30 81.
Second rdce-slX furlongs-Dr Vaughan
&c 10 81 won. Our Clara g To - second and
Blue Lick @ to - third. Time III.
Third race-selling. seven furlongs-Ma-
riti Is to y won. DeBride (6 10 l and 10 u
second. and Locust Blossom 90 to y third.
Time. 1:30
Fourth race-Handlcap one mills and
wenty yards-IIandsel Is 10 81 won, DR..
sheppard @ 10 / and 10 D second. and
Judge Magee 10 20 y third. Time Las.
Fifth race-one and three-sixteenths OF
a mile-Henrico u to - won. Lady Gala
han u TO ! and 10 - second, and Hanton
80 70 u third. Time -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
GENERAL WHEELER Is COMING.
He VIII Visit Richmond Early In
.Jnnunry-Tee Camp's Meeting.

General Joseph Wheeler IS coming to
Richmond next month. At the meeting
OF Lee Camp last night Commander
Laughton, chairman Of the committee 10
invite General Wheeler TO visit the camp.
reported that they had written TO General
Wheeler on the subject, and received the
following reply:
Washington, d. c.. Dec. II, 1898.
John T.. Laughton. Jr., Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,-Your kind letter Of the 10th
just received, and / thank you again for
your warm and generous invitation. i
will do myself the honor to be with you
early In January. but It is impossible for
me to set the date al this time. / am
just leaving the city. and have a great
many engagements to meet upon my re-
turn, but will set the date more definitely
q little later. With very high regard,
Truly yours, JOSEPH WHEELER"
A letter was received from Mrs. n. v.
Randolph, treasurer OF Lee Camps
Ladies Auxiliary. stating that they would
meet i'm Lee-Camp Hall on Thursday next
at 10 o'clock 10 receive contributions OF
provisions and clothing for distribution
TO needy families OF Confederate soldiers,
and that any contribution Of groceries,
cOnfectOneries. and clothing from mem
bers OF the camp and others would be
gladly received. These ladies' annually
make up baskets about Christmas-time
and distribute them to the worthy poor
Of Confederate families.
Commander Laughton, for the Portrait
Gallery Committee, stated that the oil
portraits Of Colonel Walter II. Taylor, ad-
iutant-general Of the Army Of Northern
Virginia. and Captain Robertson Taylor
Of Mahone's Division both gallant Con-
federate soldiers. had been presented TO
the camp These gentlemen desired that
no formal ceremonies Of presentation be
made. but Commander Laughton, In very
elegant manner i'm a short talk, presented
them to the camp.
Nominations were made for officers for
the ensuing term. and the election VIII
be held next Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Fatal Array Between Cousins.

d. aWKINSVILLE. GA. December 10
= lotug array occurred south or TINS
last night, in which John James
KILLED and Base Turner fatally
nat1. They were young Tnen ana
~. cousins, and had been great friends
their childhood. They were promi-
Az q country party they had 4
st when their friends interfered. The
r thought everything was settled, and
Illy feeling restored, but after the
KY the disturbance was renewed and
t.M,s was killed. Turner is said TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Personals and Briefs.

a FIRE alarm-box. No. ~. has be placed
In the new Home for Incurables.
Hon. W. f. Reddy Is IN Washington,
ana will be absent until Monday
Rev. r. =. Nugent viii oficiate az 81.
Paurs church tomorrow az both the
morning ana evening services.
The funeral OF Mrs. Bridget Berry will
take place from Sacred Heart church with
requiem high mass this morning at 10
O'Clock
Mrs. Bertha Voelker-Rlchardson will
sing the onertory an d-Street Ne
thodlst Episcopal church tomorrow eve
Ming ar o'clock.
There was no quorum present AZ the
meeting Of the Sons Of American RevoIu-
ton last night, and hence no business was
transacted.
Rev T. G. Johnson. d. d., will preach
az the Third Presbyterian church tO-mor-
row morning and Rev. j. y. Craig. ID.
d.. at night
Rev Edward Leigh Pell, DID. will
lecture on the Sunday-schOol lesson at
the Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon at 400 o'clock.
Or. u. T. sweeney's subject Sunday
evening will be "Shipwrecks IN Life" This
is Especial sermon 10 young men, though
the public generally Is cordially invited.
Professor A. +. Frye. tho author OF
Frye's Biographies, viii deliver lecture
to the white teachers at the Central
School building az 10 o'clock this morn
ing. All white people vino are interested
will be welcome.
Foreman Mays. Of the City Gas-works,
who struck his leg against barrel some
time ago, while Ia the discharge Of his
duties. is seriously III. Erysipelas set
in. and other complications have arisen,
which render his condition serious, al
slightly better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
PAN-AMERICAN BANK BURIED.
Big majority Against IL I'm the
House.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December 10
The bill to incorporate the international
American Bank was buried under an over
whelming adverse majority of the House
to-day. The debate upon the measure
which opened yesterday, was concluded
to-day at o'clock.
Mr.. Dlngley, the floor leader OF the
majority, made an argument In It's sup
port. The other speakers to-day were Mr..
HIN. OF Connecticut. in its support, and
Messrs Bell PopulisD, Of Colorado; Sui
yer Democrat), OF New York; Maxwell
0opulis) OF Nebraska; Maddox Demo
craf) OF Georgia. and Swanson Demo
craD OF Virginia. In opposition. The
vote by which the bill was defeated stood
1903 ayes 10 1iS noes.
The bin to extend the customs and
revenue laws OF the United States over
Inc Hawaiian Islands was passed without
onposition. The bill. Mr.. Dingley ex-
NAMED carried with II the ciyil.service
law relating 10 appointments In the Gus
toms and revenue service in Hawaii.
The House, at 4:2o, adjourned until to-
morrow l.. ....to., .oo,v
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
INSPECTION or THE mowITzERs.
Five Members Being Absent, the
BATTERY Falls Below IFS standard.

The Howitzers' Battery and the bat
TALON staff were inspected at the Howit.
zers' Armory last night by Assistant-In.
spector-General 10. Lane Stern
The appearance of the battery was very
good. The appearance Of the men W..
somewhat affected by the worn condit.o
of their uniforms. The men have ne,
gray uniforms, but. of course, these cOul,
not be worn at inspection.
The battery fell. i'm point of attendance
below its usual mark OF 100. five men be
ing absent. A retired captain was absen
from the battalion staff
The attendance Of spectators was quite
large. the ladies, as usual, being greatly
in the majority. After inspection the
spectators remained some time watching
the battery drill.
Lieutenant-COlOnel Stern will inspect
the other batteries of the battalion soon
after the first of the year The companies
of the First Regiment viii be inspected
during Ne Christmas holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
FOUND DEAD IN HER BED.
Mrs. Sarah Newman FOund Dead
After Two Days.

Mrs. Sarah Q. Newman, widow Of Mr..
James r. Newman, was found dead in her
bed, at her home. No. 3lj south Cherry
street, yesterday afternoon, by her daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Newman evidently died Wednesday
night, and the Coroner. Dr. Taylor, is
quite sure that she died from heart
disease. This daughter, who resides in
another part Of the city, went TO visit
her mother yesterday afternoon, and find
ing the house fastened up, went next door
to learn the cause. The neighbor, upon
thinking OF it, said she did not remember
having seen Mrs. Newman for several
days; then she was very well. Together
they entered the house and found the
mother lying in her bed, as she had fe-
tired, stiff from cold and the chill OF
death.
Deceased had lived alone I'm this house
since the death OF her husband, several
years ago. She was in her CID year She
had closed up the house for the night and
then retired.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made, but interment will probably
take place tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
BRYAN on THE PHILIPPINES.
We should Hold the Latter Only 90
Make Them independents

WASHINGTON, d. c., december lc.-
William J. Bryan came to the House OF
representatives about / o'clock to-day.
and Was given most cordial recept'On
by his former colleagues i'm Congress.
Earlier I'm the day Representative Bailey.
Of Texas, the Democratic floor leader,
breakfasted with Mr. BRYAN al the lar
ter room, ana, IL is understood, discuss
ed in a general way questions of public
ana party policy. When Mr. Bryan reach
ed the House he was escorted TO the
Democratic cloakroOm, where he was
surrounded by members and made the
recipient OF many attentions. For some
time he talked socially and politically
with that unreserye which marks cloak
room discussion.
Colonel Bryan expressed himself very
emphatically 10 his Democratic assoc
ciates upon the duty Of Congress I'm re-
gard to the Philippines
TREATMENT LIKE THAT WE'VE
PROMISED CUBA.
He believes that the islands ought not
10 be held longer than is necessary for
the United states TO establish there a
stable and independent government, such
- was guaranteed to Cuba In the reso-
luton Which led 10 the declaration Of
war; and he believes IL is the duty Of
Congress 70 make a declaration OF
tho intention OF tho United States
al the earliest possible date. in
order that there may be no
misunderstanding I'm the future and
that the natives OF the islands may rest
assured that the ultimate purpose OF the
United States Is - give them u free and
Independent government. The war was
fought for humanlty's sake, he says. and
the United states In the hour OF victory.
at the close or the war when the Philip
pines have fallen into their possession,
should stand upon the policy IL pro-
claimed az the outset regarding Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

A Wcdding-Mustered out of tia
Service.


Service.
SALEM. VA, December 1G.-(Special)-
j. a.ght al s o'clock, at the home OF
81. .-.'a. I'm West Salsm, Mr.. James +.
an was united in marriage with
-# Starry ". Naudenbush, daughter Of
rorut Raudcnbush. Of the Salem
Stem uuery. The ceremony was per-
ly Rev. II. G. V. Campbell, OF
o. lyterian church. The attendants
N .ss Lizzie and Mr.. Harry Rauden-
er and cousin, respectively, of
ta Mr. and Mrs. YOungman left
night train to spend the honey
the North.
Company 1T. Second Virginia Regiment,
cred out Of service and paid off
i morning. At the same time there
mustered out also the Second Nir-
Regiment band and the field and
officers OF the regiment including
. u. O.. Baker, Licutenant-COlone
Roller, Major J. G. Watson Jr,
and 'Adjutant W. G. Campbell,
Captain NJ. H. Calfee, and a few
who had been ordered 10 report.
Tho three commissioned officers OF
Hg III are retained In service for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
STEAMER BURNED.
The Cape Charles. of the y. Y. T.. and
\. COmpamy.

NORFOLK, Va. December lG.-(Spe-
1.-The New York Philadelphia, ana
r.'t..f Railway Company's passenger ana
transfer steamer Cape Charles
burned here tonight, and IS consid-
total loss. She was lying at the
no Port Norfolk. when at O'Clock
burst out aboard her, and soon the
J mos lighted up the harbOr for miles. II
believed that no lives We're lost. Ire
Charles arrived here on her maiden
september 18th last, and has been
between Norfolk and Cape
'...s. She was not. IL Is said, formally
.a tle time stipulated for I'm the con-
.. She was built by the Delaware
Slip-Bulding Company, and cost, II
J. stated. about $4,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
His Henson Why.

INItNtIUUu TIdIU UttItTJ
The young man arose from the car seat
and the fat lady was IN a tWitter az once.
oh, dear me. sir. how very Kind ~ you.
I really don't feel az II l ought 20 take
your seat. Gentlemen are 50 rnselhsh.
DO you really insstT'
And she beamed at him archly.
mo. ma'am." he said In a hollow voice.
Il don't insist. I only got up cause 1
think tn darn steam heater under tn
seat has bustedr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Eel Through a Trap-Door.

DANVIILE, VA, December le.-tSpe-
cial Mrs. Julia A. Brown. mother-in-law
OF Councimen w. w. Willis, fell several
feet through a trap-door In a store here
this afternoon. sustaining painful injuries.
No limbs were broken. but Mrs. Brown
suffered internally and II was necessary
20 remove her TO her home In carriage
Though q advanced age, hAr recovery "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Musical Entertainment.

A literary and social treat was enjoyed
Thursday night in the rooms of st.
Patrick's Social ana Beneficial Society.
when the doors were opened TO the lady
friends Of that organization The feature
Of the entertainment was the appearance
of Mrs Ida Robinson Curtis, whose sweet
voice was so often heard in Richmond
before she made her debut upon the pro-
fessional stage. Mr.. Victor Crossman and
Mr.. Eugene Davis also rendered numbers
on the pTogramme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
ATMENT LIKE THAT WE'VE
PROMISED CHA
Lost $500 I'm n safcbeI.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December H.
tSpecial)-An Englishman. whose name
cannot be learned az this time arrived I'm
the city tonight from Richmond. and on
his way 10 Hampton by the street-raflroad
lost satchel containing 81 go in cash.
He Is not certain whether he left the
sstchel in the depot or carelessly drop.
ped lt on the car, but he evidently lost
IT, for tho police OF this city and Hamp.
ton are looking for the money
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Struck I'm the Forehead.

C. L. Critten, who Is employed at the
Richmond Locomotlve-Wor was struck
In the forehead last night with a hammer.
making n severe cash, though not frac-
turing the skull
DIR. A. B. Brown, Jr., was called TO see
the injured man, and, sewing mp the
wound, left him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
TO ADDRESS THE wOMAy's CLUB.
Hon. Elroy NJ Avery, of Ohio, VIII
Sneak This Afternoon.

Hon. Eroy NJ. Avery. of Cleveland. o.
will address the Woman's Club this after
noon on 1.-THE Nightmare Of a Religion
Mr.. Avery is gifted speaker. having
been a leading member OF the Ohio Legis
lature for number OF years. He is ar
author OF note, many OF his books being
used In the schools OF this country.
Mr., Avery Is an eX-Unon soldier, but
on the occasion of "A visit TO Richmond
two years ago In his public and private
utterances he gave utterance TO senti-
ments OF such broad nberality that he
won the hearts OF the old Confederates.
Mr. Avery heartily approves the sug-
gestiOn OF the President at Atlanta that
the National Government care for the
graves OF Confederate dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

at JOSEPH LA, December Ito
tey, within the walls Of the parish Jail
Inis place Simon Passet paid the ex-
Ntmc penalty OF the law for the murder
~ sus Mcqueen, al Somerset Plantation,
Z iLls parish, In May last. Both parties
S"e negroes and saw-miil hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

The writer has had occasion to use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a case
OF Group in his family within the last
week. and the results were such that he
can cheerfully testify to It's merits.-J. C..
Johnson. Business Manager OF The
Council Magazine. Memphis. Tenn. For
sale by all druggists. Sa. Su&W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself OF waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Risers viii remove the trou-
bis and cure Sick Headaches. Bilious
ness. Inactive Liver. and clear thu Com
plexion. Small. sugar-coated. don't grippe
or causa nausea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
Richmonders I'm New York

NEW YORK, December Is Especial -
r. Burlington, ST. Denis; w. ID. Gay,
Manhattan; 5. NJ. Block. Marlborough;
W. f. LaBonta and wife. Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
DEATHS.

Bl-AKE-Died, December ie, 1898 at
Mauquin, King William county. Mrs.
SARAH Il. BLAKE.
Funeral Will take place at tho residence
DECEMBER nth at II A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
WANTED.

A LARGE-SIZE. YOUNG. GENTLE.
Well-Broken Mule. 10 work In double har-
ness Address MULE care ptzpAtch
de 1T.lts 's-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

Judge Waddili will go TO Norfolk next
Monday, and will hold court there all The
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

DIR. bulls Cough syrup always
cures the cough which attends measies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17
1887-11,894,000
1895-19,526,OOO
1896-21,973,OOO
1897-22,585,0OO

Inc ever-increasing popularity and the pre-eminence
OF Apoinaris is clear to all from foregoing quantities
bottled at the Apollinaris Spring Rhenish Prussia
]HE INlES, LONDON speaking Of APOLLINARLS, says:
These figures are more eloquent than words.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-17

Rev. DR.. Calisch preached at Beth
Ahaba eynagogue last night 70 large as
semblagA
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-10-27

o.. -,a are the best After-ctnnsr
I1OO0 flliS pglls, aid digssnen- 30
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-10-27
Visited Santiago Battlefield.

Santiago, Oct. % Gen. Wood,
accompanied by large stsff, to-day
visited the scenes of the fighting
around Santiago, going over the
La Quasimas, where the Rough
Riders had their fret fight. They
found the field for more than half o
mile literally covered with empty
Mauser cartridges showing the inn
nense amount OF firing done by the
Spanish Thousands Of bullets were
found imbedded in trees, many Of
the latter being so riddled that they
are now decaying. Along the route
here and there ct the graves OF our
brave soldiers, the whole party dis
mounted to study the scenes Of
such high historical interest
Gen. Wood intends 10 place q cross
ct the spot where Capt. CaproD, Of
Troop l. of the rough riders, aud
another o few yards away where fell
Ssrgent Hamilton Fish, Jr. Of the
same troop