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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
THE SITUATION Is CRITICAL.
Only High Conservatism and Wisdom
VIII Prevent BIoodshed.

Judge b. b. Winborne, Of Mur'frees-
boro N. c.. and Hon. Francis d. Win
ston. Of Windsor, n. c., are guests Of the
Jefferson. They are in the city in attend
ance upon the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals, where ttey argued an
important suit yesterday.
Both OF these gentlemen are prominent
In politics in North Carolina, and have
been actively engaged in the present
heated canvass there. In a conversation
with Mr. Winston he stated that the Or
ganization of the white voters in the State
was never as compact as at this time.
Mr. Winston Is I'm charge of the organi-
cation of political clubs known as Gov
eminent White Unions" In those lOcali-
ties where these bodies have been organ
lied the most effective campaign work Is
being done.
Both gentlemen candidly say that the
situation I'm North Carolina is critical In
the extreme, and that only the exercise
of the highest conservatism and wisdom
will prevent bloodshed In some counties
In those counties where the negroes have
been given control OF the local offices the
feeling is intense. This is especially SO
at Wilmington, n. c., the home of Gov
ernor Russell.
The management of the campaign on
the part of the Fusionists has been re-
garded as a series OF plumbers from the
start. and their threat TO bring troops
TO the State to supervise the election, IL
Is generally conceded, makes the State
safe for the Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
THE FASHION IN LITERATURE.
DIR. woodrow Wilson Addresses the
Womnn's Club on This Subject.

Professor Woodrow Wilson, OF Prince
ton, gave a charming talk yesterday be-
fore the Woman's Club, on the Fashion
Of the Day In Literature" Professor WI
sons enunciation is so distinct and his
English so perfect that not word es-
capped his intensely interested audience
He said the whole world reads, but there
are three distinctly separate circles OF
readers-one which reads only the best,
another which seeks madly after sensa-
ton. AMI a third, which cares only for
simple vLlgarity. All these classes find
their desire in the literature Of the day.
But there is still, as there always has
been, circle Of readers who find delight
in pure literature.
In speaking of the modern sensational
novel, he said: Anybody can turn on
an electrical current who has no con-
science for his connections" Further, he
said, that once a young lady had asked
him If he had ever read the Heavenly
Twins" He replied: mo; but may /
ask il you have ever read 'Burton's An
atomy of Meancholia' In conclusion,
he said pure literature would ever stand
out above the baser sort, as the clear
notes Of a prima donnas soprano is heard
far above the mixed voices of the chorus.
The guests of the chairman were Judge
Keith, Mrs. NJ. c. Pattlson. Mrs. A. W.
Pattison, Mrs. j. X. Branch, Miss Mary
Thomas, Miss Juliet Lee, Miss Corrie
Lancaster.
Mrs. Norton Savage presided at the tea
table, assisted by Mrs. o. A. Crenshaw,
Mrs. Lewis ID. Aylett, and Mrs. SouthalL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
DANGEROUS SURGERY
DEATH FOLLOWS THE SURGEONS
KNIFE-SOT. THE SURGEONS
FAULT, OF COURSE HE
CAN'T HELP IT
YOU CAN.
YOU CAN.
Pyramid Pile Cure Cures Plies
Quickly, PainIessIy, With
ont Danger.

People so along for years sunering
with piles. Then try this and that and
the other thing; from carrying a buck
eye 10 getting treatment from physi-
clan. They obtain temporary relief. may
De, but they are never quite cured. A
little strain In lifting, excessive fatigue,
little constipation, or a little diarrhoea,
and the piles come back.
They don't seem to amount to much,
but they Danish sleep and appetite. NO
position is comfortable. There is intense
local pain and that dreadful feeling OF
weight In the perineum.
Maybe, In the early stages some OF the
many salves on sale will afford temporary
relief. IL the case is Of long standing
there Is only one speedy and sure remedy.
1t Is Pyramid Pile Cure Even in light
cases 1T Is the safest thing TO use. other
applications may cure and may not.
pyramid Cure is always certain, always
reliable, always brings comfort at once
Its prompt use saves months of severe
suffering. In extreme cases IT Will save
surgical operations and their attendant
dangers and discomforts. IL Is better
than knife. VIII cure easier, quicker,
and safer Thousands have used 1t.
Thousands have been cured by II. The
cost is trifiing compared with what it
does. The price is 80 cents. Most any
body would gladly pay $40 to be rid of
piles.
Druggists sell Pyramid Pile Cure. Send
to Pyramid Drug Company, Marshall,
Mich, for book on cause and cure of
niles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
News of the City Courts.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday,
in the case of Deltrick Oeter's Admins
traitor against the Supreme Council,
Knights OF Honor, verdict was render
ed for the plaintiff in the sum OF 50, 900.
A demurrer was entered. and will be ar
gued to-day. This Is the second trial OF
this case, the verdict in the former trial
having been set aside.
In the City Circuit Court an order was
entered appointing d. r. Midyette trus-
tee OF Park-Place Methodist Episcopal
church. 10 succeed ID. V. Morton.
Henry w. Anderson qualified 10 prac-
tice law In this court
Judgment was entered In favor Of $.
Zorn x Co against the Richmond City
Mills Company for s69.31.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
SELLING CONTINENTAL STOCK.
Being bought In RichmOnd-The
Mayo Plant Included.

The stock Of the Continental Tobacco
Company, the newly-organized plug
manufacturing concern. embracing a
number Of the largest plants in this
country, was on the Richmond market
Tuesday and yesterday, and was bought
by Richmond brokers and investors.
There is $3O,00O0OO Of common stock and
the same amount of preferred. The COM
mon is offered at sS7. while the preferred
is held at $75 per share.
1t was stated in high financial circles
here yesterday that the p. II. Mayo &
Brother plant was among those included
in the Continental Company. and that
this fact helped to sell the stock in Rich
mond.
Much as there has been written about
these big deals in tobacco concerns, there
is lack Of information as to the details
of the important transaction. The Con-
tinental Company is a great combination
OF plug manufacturing concerns very
similar to the American Tobacco Com
pany, and a twin of it. The company
was organized and as many companies as
wished took stock in 1t. Doubtless some
were bought out bodily, while others
were paid a half or n third Of their esti-
mated value and the other fraction of
their value taken in stock. This would
likely be done by the more cautious and
conservative, as It involves less risk.
A significant statement IS that the
American Company goes out of the plug
making business. and it's president pc
comes at the same time the vice-presi-
dent of the Continental Company. \
representative Of the Dispatch called to
see Mr.. p. II. Mayo last night but he
had gone to New York, where the gene
raj offices Of the Continental Company
are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

Mr. Travers was seen at his office in
this connection last night. He said that
having failed to get the consent of the
officials of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road-for reasons no doubt good and SUI
ficent TO themselves-to the use of the
waste water at the pump-house. for which
a franchise was granted last May, and
under which the city would have received
a rental of 5000 per year, he, with his
Richmond associates land Richmond as
sociates only. We're bidders for an option
on the HaxaIl-Crenshaw property, with
the intention of asking the City Council
for a new franchise.
Mr. Trayers further stated that ne was
thoroughly convinced of the great adj
yantages to be derived from hydraulic
compressed air. and believed that had he
obtained the water-power. that the
scheme would have been a profitable one
ia. him and 10 his associates, even at q
cost of $4,000 for the property. He had,
however. been induced to take an inter-
est i'm the enterprise out Of his desire TO
rehabilitate a once valuable property, ana
still further 10 develope the small. manu-
featuring enterprises OF Richmond lie
also stated that whilst he believed he
would have made money by the enterprise.
yet he felt If he failed init that he had
been actuated by an honest effort TO do
something TO help Richmond, and that
II he had TO lose money anywhere he
would rather II should be lost right here.
He stated further that he was satisfied
that the property had fallen into good
hands. and that he was led to believe
that the gentlemen and their associates
would do as much, and possibly more,
for Richmond, than he and his associates
could have done-at least he hoped so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
SAVANNAH TRIP POSTPONED.
Gov. TyIer's Visit Deferred, Owing To
Illness of Gen. Lees Mother.

Governor Tyler and General Lee did
not leave for Savannah yesterday, owing
TO General Lee having to go to Stafford
county to the bedside Of his aged mother,
who fell this week and broke her hip.
General Lee, accompanied by Miss Nam
ME, called at the Governors Office yes
terday morning and explained the cir
cumstances, whereupon Governor Tyler
at once decided to postpone his visit.
one Of the chief objects the Governor
has in view in making the trip to Savan-
nah is to investigate the cases of soldiers
who wish 10 be discharged from the SER
vice, and TO cooperate with General Lee
in having the department order the dis
charge OF those who have families de-
pendent on them. and to allow mon from
the Second and Third regiments who wish
to remain. in the service 10 take their
places.
General Lee will go to Savannah the
9th OF November unless the condition or
his mother be such as 10 prevent. The
Governor will accompany him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
FEAST OF ALL-sOULs' DAY.
Observed With Appropriate Services
Flowers Mt Mt. Calvary.

The feast Of "All-Souls' Day" was OBJ
served by the Catholics Of this city yes
terday with appropriate exercises. From
early morn until the hour of service rela-
tives and friends wendell their way 10
Mt Calvary Cemetery with flowers TO
place on the graves OF their departed
ones. After mass in the different church
es a union service was held al Mt Cal
vary Cemetery, fully 1900 people witness
ing the exercises. Rev. Father McKeefrey,
pastor Of ST. Patricks church, delivered
an eloquent and impressive sermon,
which was attentively listened 20 by the
large multitude present Right Rev.
Bishop Van de Vyver gave the last bene-
diction. The singing, which was OF
high order, was rendered by the sanctu-
airy boys, under the direction of Brothers
Michael ana Phillip.
The floral decorations were the best
ever seen in that cemetery, a noticeable
feature being that no grave was without
a design of some kind. The grave of lit
tie Tommy Dolan, who met such sad
and untimely end last Sunday, attracted
considerable attention. IL was literally
covered with flowers Among the de-
signs was a pillow with the inscription,
From twelve playmates." and another
an anchor from the girls of First street.
The friends OF Sergeant Harry Brooks,
who died here from fever contracted at
Jacksonville. placed. numerous floral tri-
butes on his grave, and two American
flags, planted by a loving hand at the
head and foot OF the grave. marked the
last restlng-plaee OF the noble young
man who sacrificed his life for his coun-
try's sake. The grave of George Bahen.
who died here from injuries received In
football game at Georgetown on
Thanksgiving Day, 1894. was handsomely
decorated. a striking feature being the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
BISHOP BURTON AT ST. JOHNS.
He Lectures In His Old Church on the
Lambeth Conference.

Bishop Lewis w. Burton. long the be-
loved rector of historic old St. Johns
church, lectured there last night on the
gregation heard and enjoyed the dis
course
The Bishop explained that this confer
ence. gathering Of all the notable clergy
OF England, her Colonies, and America,
takes its name from the Lambeth Palace,
the home OF the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. where the conference meets. To this
conference none are admitted but the
acting bishops of the Anglican commu-
nion This conference has and wishes for
no legislative authority. 1t is essentially
q meeting to talk over the affairs Of the
Church. There were present at the con-
ference held at the time of the Queens
Jubilee $50 American bishops.
Bishop Burton gave an interesting de-
scription of the Archbishop OF Canter-
bury, who ranks next to the Queen, and
showed how, though the Archbishop 3
salary is twice that Of the President Of
the United States, yet he is a compare
lively poor man, because he has TO live
up to his position. Among the hospitali-
ties which were extended 10 the Lambeth
conference We're a garden party, given
by the Baroness Burdett Coutts; a lunch,
given by the American Ambassador; the
Lord Mayors banquet, another garden
party at Lambeth Palace TO meet the
Prince and Princess OF Wales, and an
invitation to Windsor. where they were
invited by the Queen herself.
Bishop Burton, who was the pastor of
st. Johns in past years, expressed his
great pleasure at being able to visit his
old church again A reception, given by
St. Johns church TO Bishop Burton and
Mrs. Burton, will be held in the vestry-
room tonight at s o'clock. The congre-
CATION Is cordially invited 10 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
MGUIRE-JOHNsoN NUPTTALs.
A Prominent Virginia Surgeon Takes
A Washfngton Bride.

The Washington Star Of yesterday. con-
tanned the following account OF the mar
riage in that city at noon of DR.. Hugh
Holmes Mcclure, son of Dr. Hunter
Mcclure, of this city, and Miss Sara T..
Johnson.
Mrs. r.. Kurtz Johnson's spacious
home, near Scott Circle. was profusely
adorned with flowers to-day for the mar
rage of her only daughter. Sara, to Or.
Hugh Holmes Mcclure, son OF DR.. Hunter
Mcclure. Of Richmond. The ceremony
took place at noon within q bower of
palms, arranged in the tower window of
the reception-room, curtained off by dra-
peries of asparagus vines. Throughout
this room and the spacious drawing-room
adjoining. only white fowers-roses and
rysanthemums-were used, with great
quantities OF vines and foliage plants. In
the dining-room pink flowers predomi-
mated. and the effect was very pretty.
lowing to the recent death of the brides
uncle only a family party, immediate
relatives Of the bride and groom, were
present. The latter was accompanied here
by a number of other relatives. The
bride was escorted TO the drawingroom
by her eldest brother, Mr.. Richard a.
Johnson, DIR. Stuart Mcclure, OF Rich
mond, being best man for his brother.
Inc ceremony was Dl the ltt-
tor of St Matthew's church, Rev. Thomas
5. Lee.
1.-THE radiant bride was elegantly gowned
In white satin, richly trimmed with point
lace. which nearly covered the high-neck-
ed bodice and formed an apron effect on
the front OF the skirt. Her all-enveloping
veil of tulle fell from under a wreath OF
orange blossoms. Her bouquet was OF
white orchids and bride roses. She wore
no jewels.
"a wedding breakfast was served be-
fore DIR. and Mrs. Mcclure left for their
bridal Journey, the objective point of
which they did not reveal. The brides
going-away costume was of blue cloth,
with hat 10 match. Her presents were
numerous and valuable, and consisted
largely Of superb articles Of jewelry
Among other gifts, Mrs. Johnson gave
her daughter a diamond brooch.
"Dr. and Mrs. Mcclure have not yet
quite decided whether to make their per-
manent home in Richmond. Washington.
or Alexandria. In the latter city DIR. Nc
CURE is already established in practice.
Mrs. Johnson, accompanied by her
daughter-in-law, Mrs Richard A. John
son, will leave in few weeks for the
Hot Springs, in Arkansas, to spend the
winter for the benefit of the formers
health"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
THE SALE CONFIRMED
VALENTINE Mn FOR nAxALL MILLS
APPROVED by COURT.
uR. SCOTT MAKES OBJECTION.
He CpIis Attention 10 other Offers
md Advocates an Auction Sale
work Co Beain without Delay on
the Paper and Puip Plant.

The sale OF the Haxall Mills property
"a the Valentine syndicate was con-
armed in the Chancery Court yesterday.
An effort was made 20 upset the sale
in the interest Of another syndicate.
which was willing 20 post $1,000 for a
sixty-days' option. but the bid of $4,000
was so Intangible that the Court refused
70 consider H.
All the stock was represented In The
proceedings. five sixths being Ia favor Of
accepting Mr.. Henry Lee Valentines bid
Of $4,000. and Mr.. Fred r. Scott, on be-
half Of the benenciaries under his
,afner's viii. opposing this course.
Judge Hancock, OF Chesterfield, who has
leen holding court for Judge Lamb, was
enable to be present. but Judge Wexford,
" the City Circuit Court, consented TO
VT in the case.
Judge W. J. Leake and Mr. Frank
Christian, were present. representing the
commissioners; Hon. b. b. Munford APP
peared for the Valentine syndicate. and
Major Charles S. stringfenow represent
"a Mr.. Fred r. Scott. Mr.. r. r. Harri-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

A called meeting OF the Old Dominion
Chapter OF the Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution was held in the rooms OF
the Virginia Historical Society, at II.
noon, yesterday. An invitation from the
Great Bridge Chapter, of Norfolk, and
the Fort Nelson Chapter. OF Portsmouth.
TO the State convention, which meets In
Norfolk on the 7th. sth, and 9th OF De-
cember, was read. The election OF a DEL
egate TO this convention was postponed
until the general meeting Of this chap
ter. which takes place on the 18th instant.
An election of officers will also take place
at that time.
Mrs. Virginius Hall was elected chair
man OF the Children of the Revolution,
In the place OF Mrs NJ. Il. Harrison. who
has moved to Washington. A very graft
flying report was made OF the work done
by the Daughters for the soldiers in
the late war. This chapter cordfuify IN
vites all members TO attend the general
meeting on the 18th of this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
THE NEW HARBOR MONITORS.
Plans for Increasing Their Power
Being Considered.

WASHINGTON, November 2.-The Navy
Department is considering the advisable
ity Of modifying the plans for the four
new harbor monitors by increasing their
size from 200 tons TO 400 tons, and en-
abling them to carry four 12-inch guns in
two turrets, instead of only two guns In
one turret. Lewis Nixon, one of the sue
cessful bidders for building the monitors,
was at the Navy Department to-day, In
consultation with Secretary Long on the
subject, which was later in the day con-
sidered by he Board Of Bureau Chiefs. 1t
is said that if the power of the monitors
can be doubled at an increase in cost that
still places the figures within the appro-
priation, the change will probably be
made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
GEN. GRAHAM RELIEVED.
The Order n Surprise-Voting by
New yOrISers-Vaccinati

CAMP MEADE, MIDDLETOWN, PA,
November Major-General Graham was
formally relieved to-day Of command of
the Second Corps by Major-Generl
Young, Of the First Division. The order
relieving General Graham came this
morning, and was a surprise, as 1t was
thought he was to remain with his corps
until the troops were fully established in
the South.
An election was held in the 2O1st New
York Regiment to-day, and less than 40
per cent OF the total vote was polled.
The 2O3d Regiment will vote tomorrow.
The men of the Fifteenth Minnesota
refused to be vaccinated, and General
Graham issued an order directing the
regimental surgeons to begin vaccinating
at once. If the men again refuse they
will be punished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
4 LONG-HIDDEN DEFALCATIoN.
1 IL Discovered Only on Death or
the DefnuIter.

HANOVER, PA, November "a long
hidden deficiency, reaching about $1,000
has been discovered in the accounts of
the late John II. Alleman, cashier OF the
First National Bank. of this place, who
died about three weeks ago. The books
have been in the hands of an expert ac-
countant since Alleman's death, and the
shortage was thus revealed. Mr.. Allie
man had been cashier of the bank for
twenty-eight years, and at no time was
ne ever suspected Of doing wrong. HIS
defalcations were cleverly covered up by
means of "l1iting," or the use of drafts
ON different out-of-town banks. and thus
deceived even the bank examiners.
Mr.. Alleman was under bonds of $4,000.
and the bank will, therefore, suffer little,
and it still has a surplus Of $4,000 over
all liabilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
ASK CLEMENCY FOR MORTON.
The Governor Asks an Opinion from
the Prosecuting Attorney.

Counsel for Robert Morton. the negro
who is TO be hanged in Petersburg Fri
day, yesterday called up Governor Tyler,
and had a Telephone conversation with
him regarding the negro's case, asking
that clemency be shown him for his con-
duct in notifying the jail officials Of the
fire about to destroy the structure early
yesterday morning.
The Governor advised counsel to secure
the opinion of the prosecuting attorney
in tho premises, and intimated that If APP
proved by that officer further respite
might be considered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
for sale again, the accruing ground rent
and the interest on the ground rent.
MIGHT NOT GET As MOCK


"rf you put this property up at public
sale" continued Mr.. Christian, "all these
people may combine, and the sum offered
may be much smaller than that before
the court" There was danger and un-
certainty In delay, he said. The property
Is a terrible burden to those who can't
use II, but IL is very valuable TO those
who can use It. The cost of insurance
had been so great that IL had been given
M There was danger OF loss from fire.
and a majority OF the bondholders, be-
inc Thoroughly acquainted with all the
circumstances, were heartily In favor OF
accepting sir. Valentines offer.
Major stringfelIow urged a delay OF
sixty DAYS which would be well paid for
with the $4,000. The mill was rented at
the present time.
Judge I,eake replied that only portion
OF the mill was rented. and II brought SID
a month. but three watchmen had to be
kent there. and II took nearly all the
money TO pay their wages.
sIf these gentlemen will guarantee that
we shan't lose this bid of $4,000, we Will
consider this proposition" he said, but
capital will not stand waiting" The pid
was so much better than the commits
gioners expected for long time, 1t would
be a great hardship to upset 1t.
THE SALE is CONFIRMED.
Mr.. Munford spoke in the interest of
his client, after which Judge Wexford
said that TO postpone the matter would
be mere speculation on the possibility OF
getting more than $4,000. with the haz-
card OF losing the bid of Mr.. valentine.
Taking into consideration also the fact
that fye-sixths Of the bondholders were
in favor Of this bid, he confirmed the sale
A representation Of the Valentine syn
dictate will go to New York tonight ana
arrangements will be made within the
next few days to commence operations.
The old building Is to be RACED to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
Thomas n. II. Cobb No More.

ATLANTA. GA, November 2.-Word
has been received here from Colorado
Springs, Col, that Thomas II. r. Cobb,
OF this city, died there Of consumption
to-day Mr.. Cobb was brilliant and
prominent lawyer, and connected with
the prominent family OF Georgia of that
name.