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plies. because no allotment had been
made. but yesterday afternoon the
ordnance bureau was given $780, 900,
and business went forward with a rush.
1t is true that this sum is already
mortgaged under provisional arrange
ment made during the past week. but
with the assurance of more funds to
come the work of the bureau is now
moving rapidly.
The construction Of five modern dry
docks was agreed on yesterday by the
house committee on naval affairs. They
are to be located at Portsmouth, N. H..
Boston, League Island, near Philadel-
phia, Algiers, near New Orleans. and
Mare Island, near San Francisco. These
docks, all of which are to be entirely
new structures, are to be of wood ex-
cept those at Algiers and Portsmouth.
The indications now are that the
dock at Portsmouth will be built OF
stone and that at Algiers of steel.
There is q strong disposition in the
committee to increase the navy, in ad-
dition to the three batteries recently
authorized. by the construction OF
some Of the smaller vessels Of war. 1t
was stated today that the committee
may authorize the building Of about
ten torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
stroyers, costing in the neighborhood
OF $500, 900 for all.
In all sections of the country the
manufacture of ammunition and arms
is being rapidly pushed. and several
establishments are working day and
night. In addition to this bill has
been introduced in congress, at the re-
quest Of the administration, admitting
naval stores free OF duty for a period.
At conference between the war de-
ment and railroad officials on Sunday
arrangements were perfected for the
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
HON. 3. K. BRUCE,
Register of the Treasury,
Died Last Thursday Morning at $50 O'clock
NWASHINGTON, DC.

speedy transfer Of troops to points
along the southern coasts.
The Army and Navy Register, of
New York. publishes an article assert
ing that the president and his ad-
visers have Information from the
Maine court OF inquiry that the dis
aster was caused by a submarine mine.
and the warlil<e preparations being
made are the result OF that informa-
ton
Negotiations closed Monday by the
triumphant purchase by the navy de-
partment, in London, Of the two fine
cruisers built and building at Elswicx
for the Brazilian government. Pos
sibly the officers took more pleasure in
closing UP the business in this manner
because of the knowledge that the
Spanish agents have been striving TO
secure these very ships. to whom it is
said they would be of much greater
value i'm case OF trouble than to the
United States. The United States flag
will be hoisted over the new ships
within a week. probably, and just as
| soon as the crew can be put aboard the
, Amazonas she will start for the Uni
/ ted States. The other vessel win fol-
4 low at the earliest possible moment
| The terms ct sale are secret.
The two Brazilian vessels viii be ex-
| tremely useful additions to the United
| States navy in either war or peace. ir
the opinion Of Secretary Long. They
are steel. sheathed and coppered, with
| twin screws, and will be the first
| cruisers in our navy 10 embody thai
most important useful feature Of nava
construction. sheathing. for which
Constructor Hichborn has worked
earnestly for many years past. He
| finally succeeded in having some Of the
smaller gunboats constructed on thi.
principle. The Amazonas is rated a
5000 tons displacement. with an indi
Gated horse power under natura
draught of 1900. which is calculated I,
develop 20 knots speed. Thus. whil'
the ship is about the size of the
Charleston. she is much faster. HeI
armament Is also much more formid.
able.
The new cruiser Amazonas. accord
ing to present plans, will be manned
entirely from the San Francisco. Th'
latter vessel sailed yesterday morning
from Libson, and will arrive I'm the Tyn
about Friday. 1T is expected that sh
will divide her officers and crew will
the Amazonas, placing Lieutenan
Commander Arthur p. Nazro. execu
tive officer of the San Francisco. II
charge of the latter vessel. Withou
doubt the Amazonas will be gottel
across the ocean as soon as possible
and 1t is expected that the San Fran
cisco will convoy her.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
THE SOCIETY'S
EXPLANATION.
Rev. Vass and TIN CoIIec-
tion of Money.
Why His Name Did not Ap-
pear.
DR. ROWLAND WRITES.

The following appeared in the Jack
sonville, Fla. Evangelist of March II,
1898:
American Baptist Publication So
ciety. 1920 Chestnut Street, Philadel-
Phis. March 2, '9S.
Rev. NJ Waldron,
Florida Evangelist. Jacksonville, Fla.
Dear Brother My attention has been
called to an editorial in recent num-
Der of The Evangelist rejecting some
what upon the Society for not includ-
ing the name of our District Secretary
Rev s. n. Vass, among those asked TO
receive special offerings for the debt OF
our Society. We certainly intended no
rs hsction on Mr. Vass, whom we hold
in the highest regard and esteem The
explanation is to be found in the fact
that we conducted this special effort
entirely in the north, only appealing to
limited number of churches.
LIMITED TERRITORY.
Had we made general Ell ,rt we
would of course have included Mr.
| VASES name, but as the effort was in
tended only for a limited territory we
not only omitted Mr.. VASES name bul
also the names of Drs. Luther, Robert
son and Hatcher of Atlanta, Dallas ard
st. Louis. think that you will see
from these facts that no reflection
whatever was intended. We make nc
difference here between white and col.
ored in any way, and, as have alread )
said, we regard Mr. Vaas too highly to
do anything whatever which could re.
fleet in the slightest degree upon hii
chara2ter and his relations to our So
ciety.
Very truly yours.
A. ]. ROWLAND"
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
Surprise Party.

A surprise was lead on Mr.. and Mrs
nnomas Smith at their reside ence. 425
W Duval Street on Tuesday nigbt-
March 10th. MIR. and Mrs. Samuel M
wilson were the leaders of the partv
atd deserve special mention for the
manner in which the affair was con-
Quoted. W.
The following named persons were
present: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. vii
son, Mr. and Mrs. X. A. Evans. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Turner. MIR. and Mrs. v
l., Hawkins. Mr.. and Mrs. !. w
Thompson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
u ,. Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Qdarles, Mrs. NJ. r. Grey and mother.
Mrs. ALBERT Hooker, Mrs. Joseph Low
ing. Mrs. Belle Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. z.
y. Nelson, Mrs q. l.. Pitman and Miss
Deane, MIR. and Mrs. Robert GREY. MIS-.
James Grey, Misses N. Jones. alberta
burrell, Lille Jones, Hattie Jenes.
Mary Evans. Mrs. Dennis TAYLOR. Mr'
Floyd Pryor, MIR. Percy Wilson. Nine
pieces oil music was furnished bv the
Allegro Musical Club, and too much
praise can not be given them for hsv-
ing rendered such excellent music
which greatly enlivened the occasion.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

to the standard in the musical world.
Both sacred and sentimental music
and exhaIsting were the strains OF mu-
sic TO the ear.
After this, all returned to the spa
cious dining hall where a samptuous
repast was spread, aRd the inner man
was completely satisfied. This band is
rapidly making strides to the topmost
round in the musical realm and solicit
the patronage of the public.
Music furnished for all occasions.
Leave orders st the hall, 1914 East
Leigh St. Goodbye,
"IeEIs."
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
B. H. 0.
BorHwR1L. Va. March s. 1s98.

BorHwRLL, Va, March 8. 1898.
The B. P. S. club gave their first
grand entertainment on Friday night
March 4th, at the Bachelors' Head
quarters at 1880 O'Clock. Vehicles
could be heard and seen coming from
different directions with the gentle-
men bringing in their lady friends,
while in spite of the inclemency of the
we ather many could be seen wander
ing their way on foot, and at $3.50 p m
the Bachelors Headquarters was pack
ed from pit to dome and every one was
enjoying themselves to the full ex-
tent of their hearts desire.
The charming young ladies were look
ing at their best while those of the
young men that could not keep up
with the bell COW we're galloping
with the gang. When the hour of u: {:
80 arrived, we we're ushered into the
dining parlor and quite a sensation
was caused by the grOans of agony
which the table was undergoing from
being over burdened with all the deli
cacies of the season, and when il was
realized fully where those groans were
coming from broad smiles could be
| seen on the faces of all that were pres
ent, and every one present did justice
to the iDnerman
l At the hour of 2 m we returned to
1 the sitting-room where many were en-
gagged in different games and others
were busily engaged in the chit-chat
Wnen the hour of four O'Clock arrived
we were again ushered into the din
ming parlor, where we found the table
heavy ladened with all the varieties o.
fruit, ice cream, cakes, candi, and
twines of all ind there we spent the
time pleasantly, each one giving satis.
faction to the inner-man. At the hour
OF m many OF US could be seen wan
idering our way home.
Among those present were Mr.. j. I
LiRhtfoOt, of Cleveland, Ohio, wh6
was enroute to Old Point Comfort. II,
also visited the Sabbath school on Sun
Iday morning and our souls were fec
with wholesome food from an addres
delivered by Brother Lightfoot. HI
left on Monday morning, the 7th, ol
the z :15 train over the famous q. q O
route to Old Point. Call again BTothe
LightfoOt MIR. and Mrs. 2. M. Mitch
ell, of Washington, d. 9. our popula
| school teachers, Misses A, V. Johnson
of Richmond and s. +. Terrell, of Tay
lorville; Mesdames ]. w. Randolph
Louisa Thomas. r. F. Robinson, Nj
and Mrs. NJ. T. Liehtfoot, Messrs
James Harris, of Hewletts, Isaac Wat
kins. of Ashland, Misses Susie an
Matte Terrell, Louisa Fountain, Sara
Robinson, Belle Taylor, Agnes and Ad
die Thomas. Emma aud Josie Pleas
ants Sarah Lightfoot, of Ohilesburf
Caroline Co. Va. Annie Carter. Patti
Guy. Rosa Ligbtfoot, Belle Nelson
Fanny Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph MOI
ris, Mr.. Dickens Cornelius. Master
Phillip Thompson, Lewis Johnson an
James Ligntfoot, Messrs. Jesse RobiE
son, Willie Thomas, Marshall Pleas
ant, Harry Thomas, Richard Greene
IL. w Randolph, A. w. Thompson
John Lindsey R. J. Robinson, J. +
Thompson, e F. L'ghJfoot. president
e. G. Ferrell, secretary.
Much credit is due the b. P. s. Clu
for the manner in which they conduc
ed such q grand entertainment
RAMBLER.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
AN ATLANTA SENSATION.

Lively Fight In the Dining Room OF
Fashionable Hotel.
Atlanta, March 15.-The dining room
Of the Kimbau hotel was the scene last
night OF sensational encounter be-
tween Judge John Berry, Of the city
court Of Atlanta, and Orth Stein, a
well known newspaper man and AT
present editor of The Looking Glass. a
weekly publication. The dining room
was well filled, and the affair created
the greatest excitement. Many ladies
and gentlemen, on seeing the blood
besmeared face OF one of the COM
batants and a pistol flashing in the
hands Of the other, became panic
stricken. Both Judge Berry and Mr..
Stein board at the Kimball, and were
at dinner at the same hour. According
to Stein, Judge Berry walked up to
him, and without a word struck MIN
across the forehead with a bottle OF
catsup, cutting an ugly cash and
knocking Stein out OF his chair to the
floor. Berry then, Stein says, kicked
him several times in the face, makins
bad wounds Stein drew his revolver
but in getting IT out of his pocket he
loosened the breech- Berry then seized
the revolver and pummeled Stein with
II until he was nearly unconscious and
mis- face covered with blood. The
walters and some OF the guests, who
had by this time mustered up courage
enough to approach the two men
separated them and removed them
from the dining ROOM
Judge Berry's side of the affair dsf.
fers somewhat from the statement
made by Stein The Judge says he
walked UP to Stein and spoke to him
saying: How do you do?' Stein die
not reply. and Berry then struck him
The revolver. Judge Berry says, was
| drawn intact from STEMS pocket, and
in order to prevent him from using Il
he (Berry) unbreeched It. Berry wa:
| arrested.
The direct cause of the attack wa.
an article in the last issue Of Stein.
paper, but the real trouble dates bacl
| some months. and has a bearing on tn,
/ Ra1DnOrt cfvQr Mr. StQfnsq nonar
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
A Brilliant Marriage.

A large assemblage attended the Mt.
Zion Church, PowhatRn County, We'd
nesday, February 22rd at P. M to
witness the marriage of Miss Eta
Bells to Mr. William st. Taylor.
The bride was tastefully Rttired
while the groom was up to the order of
the day Miss Sallie Bradley of Rich
mond was bridesmaid and Mr. George
Morris groom-servant. After the cere
mony was performed by Rev 7. P.
Harris, the happy party wended their
way to the residence OF the groom 8
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor
where an excellent repast had been
prepared.
Next day the newly married couple
took up their residence at the new
house Of the groom, which had been
furnished with all that could be de.
sired to make happy bride.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

Cleveland. o.. March ,le.-One of the
biggest pools the country has ever
known was formed in Cleveland yester-
day. All Bessemer pig iron producers
in the Cleveland, Mahoning valley and
Shenango iron districts are bound to-
sether by the combine. The only firm
In these districts, il is officially stated.
not included in the pool is the Cleve-
land Rolling Mil company. OF this city
The pool will control the Bessemer
market of the United States. A num-
ber OF furnaces viii be closed, and at
the end OF the year profits will be di-
vided. Prices viii be advanced 80
cents per ton Immediately.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
INQUIRY BOARD OURS HAVANA.
Captain Sampson Wants to Continue
the Sessions at Key West.

Captain Sampson Wants to Continue
the Sessions at Key West.
Havana, March 16-The Mangrove,
with the court of inquiry on board,
sailed last night for Key West Cap
tain Sampson, president OF the board,
assured the correspondents that the
decision to leave Havana was not
reached until yesterday afternoon, af-
ter a consultation of the members. 1t
was decided that, while further testi-
mony might be obtained here. this was
not sufficiently likely to justify a
longer stay. The court can return II
the divers OF wreckers make discover
les that add to the stock OF knowledge
now gathered
Captain Sampson hopes the court will
be allowed to resume it's sittings on
the battleship Iowa, now near Key
West with the flagship New York. AL
the officers Of the court except Judge
Advocate Mark are stationed on the
Iowa or New York. and on the former
the court could be absolutely free from
interruption. The greater part Of the
investigation that remains Will consist
unless the court returns here, OF a
( careful study Of the plans.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
Threatened strike OF Miners.

Cleveland, March 15.-Concerning the
possibility of another great strike OF
coal miners, Thomas Young, manager
Of the M. 4. Hanna Coal company, ex-
tensive operators in Pennsylvania, is
quoted as saying: "A strike involving
about 10000 miners viii probably soon
be in full swing in central Pennsyl-
vania. The operators declare they viii
not pay the Chicago scale, and the
miners announce their intention to
strike. 1t Is probable that the Hooking
Valley operators viii sign the scale
rather than lose their share OF the
spring business
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

into the condition of the fortifications
about this hRrbor over which he was
formerly in command.
At the navy yard here there is the
same activity that has been apparent
for the last fortnight. A shipment OF
300. 900 pounds of powder was dispatch
ed yesterday to Key West. This is the
first shipment OF the 400 tons of pow
der which the navy department di-
rected. to be forwarded from this yard.
A six inch breechloading rifle intended
for the cruiser Philadelphia was ship
ped TO San Francisco by an arrange
ment that viii get IL to Mare Island
almost as soon as II It had been sent
by means of sn express train.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
DR.. Il. L. Harris Returns.

fielding to very generally express
ed wish OF number of my former pat
irons, and those of our late friend DIR.
;. II. Dismond, L have arranged to re-
sumo the practice Of medicine in Rich
mond and its vicinity on and after
Monday, March 20th, 1898.
Will occupy the office of DR.. Dis
mond, No ll2 West Leigh st, I re-
spectiully invite the patronage of the
puoilo-pTomising prompt and re-
gular service.
II, L. HARRIS. ND.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

The Carney Guards, Co. "R." 1st
Battalion, Virginia Volunteers Infan-
try. Capt Charles b. Nicholas COM
mandirg, will attend services at the
9th Street ChHrch on Sunday evening.
March 20, 1888, at 3 O'Clock, this being
the occasion of the 25th Anniversary
OF the Company. Rev. Graham will
preach special sermon to the SOL
diers.
All ex-members of the COMPANY are
invited to be present.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
Premier Salisbury to Go to Franc

Premier Salisbury to Go to France.
London, March 15.-It is officially
announced that the Marquis OF Sails
bury, the premier and minister of for
eign affairs, was greatly fatigued by
Fridays cabinet council, and a return
OF the weakness from which he has
suffered, following the attacks of in
nuenza, supervened, with the result
that Sir william Broadbent, his ply
sician, advised the premier to take a
complete rest in the south Of France.
Idr. A J. Balfour, the first lord Of the
treasury, and government leader in the
house of commons, win deal with for
eign business during the premier's alb
sence- The premier has no intention OF
resiRninR
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
A Gard of Thanks.

BELLS Gross ROAD, LOUISA Co VA.
Dear Editor,
Please allow me space in your valua.
BILE paper to return thanks to the mem.
bers of GalIlee Baptist Church for the
gold watch that was made q present tC
me on the 9Th of February. thanA
them ever so much
The following were the committees
Mesdames Matte Hackney, Mary
Ware, Mr.. Frank Boyd.
Pastor of said church,
RRv. d. A COLEMAN.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
Prof sOurgeOn Appointed.

James r; Sturgeon of Maysville.
KY, an old Richmond boy called at
our Office last Thursday evening. We
were highly gratified 20 hear that he
has been appointed Secretary of the
Legation at Monrovia. He left Rich
mond yesterday morning for Hampton
ana wall leave New York next Wed,
hesoay Tor Liberia via Liverpool Eng,
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
A Female Cavnlrv Troor..

Denver. Colo. March ia troop OF
cavalry. composed entirely Of women,
is a Colorado possibility In the event
of war with Spain. Mrs. Martha A.
Shute viii organize the troop. She
notified Acting Governor Brush Of her
intentions. and he advised her 20 con-
suit with Adjutant General Moss. Mrs.
Shute is secretary Of the State Horti-
cultural society. She is a fearless
eQuestrienne and handles a gun very
dexterously.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
spanish Police Kni strIIsers.

Bilbao. Spain, March 16.-The strike
that has broken out in the great iron
mine at Somorrostro, 15 miles north
west of this city. has led to serious dis
turbances- The rioters stoned the po-
lice. who fired upon the crowd. killing
three outright. Troops have been sum-
moned to the scene of the outbreak.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
ANNUAL INSPECTION AND BAN
QUIET
Of the First National Band-An EHjoYa-
bic Evening.

On last Wednesday, the magnificent
hall of the First National Band was the
scene of gaysty and many of our best
and most respectable citizens assem-
bled to witness the first annual inspec-
ton OF the above named band under
the leadership of the efficient and ac-
complished musical director. Mr..
James 5. Starkes. Colonel Walker
Johnson of the Knights OF PYthias was
chief Of inspection, and declared in no
uncertain tones that the band vas u
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
z. NJ, O. A. Votes.

New members are joining the Tues
day Night Bible Glass. This is encour-
aging.
The members of the Association held
their business meeting Friday night.
They are Dlannlng for a special effort,
Sunday March 2Sth at IL A. M, at the
First Baptist Church Special sermon
by Rev. Thomas II. White.
Rev. ID. w. Davis was very helpful to
many In explaining the Sunday School
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
Mrs. DickersOn's Demise.
BosroN. MASS, March 10. 1s9

BosToN. MASS, March 10, 1898.
Mrs. Emily J. Dickerson of 277
Church ST., Newton, Mass, passed
away on Tuesday. March 9th at her
home Death was due to paralysis.
Deceased was born in Nelson County
Va, go years ago, and coming north
had spent the last few years of life in
she bore it with christian fortitude and
left the blessed assurance that she has
gone to rest.
Two sons James L., and Joseph and
a host of sympathizing friends to
mourn their loss.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

KxNG--JAcKsoN-T marriage of
Miss Phyllis Jasper to Mr.. Eddie King
will take place Wednesday March %.
1898 at ll:30 a m. at the Second Bap-
tist Church, Friends are invited. No
cards.
They will leave on the noon train for
Washington, D. @ on bridal tour.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
T,ffe Sentence For Roerner.

New York, March 16.-Winiam J.
Koerner. the newspaper artist, was
sentenced yesterday TO Imprisonment
for life for the murder of Rosie Red
gate, his sweetheart, on Sept %, 1896.
Koerner's attorney viii appeal from
his conviction.
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

SULLY-CLAeKE-The marriage of
Miss Emma Jane Clarke to Mr.. Gus
Sully will take place Thursday, March
"A. 1898 at $3.50 P. M, at the residence
of Mrs. Jennie Roane, 1409 Moore st.
Friends are invited. No cards. Re-
ceptiOn from 60 ii P. NJ
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19
GENERAL MILES IN NEW YORK
Activity I'm Military and Naval Circles
Continues UnaDated.

New York. March 16.-Major General
Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
army Of the United States, visited the
headquarters of the department OF the
east today While his visit is osten-
slbly to attend the military tourna-
mant n kadigon SQUARE Garden hs
Richmond planet., 1898-03-19

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartlc. cure constipation forever.
% A. 20 O q ssi2. druggists refurd raonsV
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

seemed to be the same man, and went
about in dazed condition. There had
Iatterly been little to do in the plague
room, which was accordingly visited with
less frequency by Prof. Weiohsslbaum
and his assistants. Barisch's duty, how
ever, took him there daily. He had to
feed the animals experimental upon
namely, guinea-pigs, rats, mice and rab-
bits-clean their cages, ami wash the
floor, sometimes twice in the course of
the day, with corrosive sublimats 1t is
impossible to say when the Infection
took place, as the period of incubation
varies, Out of the thirty odd test glasses
containing bacilli which were brought
from Bonn bay by DR.. Albrecht and his
colleague DIR. Ghon, some were found in
the experiments to be much more rapid
in their effect than others, the period
within which death followed varying
from one to three days. The caroases OF
these animals were first saturated with
corrosive sublimate for twenty.four
hours, and afterwards burned.
According to DR.. AIbrecht. while the
extirpation of the glands affected may
save the life of the patient where the
seat of the disease permits of a surgical
operation, the form of the bubonic plague
to which Barisch succumbed has inyari-
ably proved fatal in India. When. as in
his case, the lungs are attacked, there is
no remedy. Nevertheless, as a forlorn
hope his medical attendants sent for n
supply of serum, which was not to be he'd
in Vienna, This WAS received on Monaay
night, when an injection was made, but
it produced no appreciable effect.-Vien-
ma Corr. London Times, October 81.