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The herald., 1898-04-01
Grandc. Mr.. Munford walked from San
Franoisco to Pasadena in twenty-three
days.
Alamitos Sugar Company Securing
Acreage for Beet Haisiur

~~~6S NSA AsS0~ ASs%@se@~0
SANTA ANA. March 31.-W. H. Holabird
OF Los Angeles, representing the Los Ala
mitos Beet Sugar company. was in Santa
Ana today. He is DESTROYS Of securing
acreage in this vicinity for the raising of
beets for this year. and wants at least
1000 acres II possible. He will meet with
farmers and owners Of land next Tuesday
at the chamber of commerce room. when
he will explain the advantages of raising
the beets. The Alamitos company Will
contract for the entire crop raised here at
good prices. az most Of the beets this year
will necessarily have to be grown on ir-
rigable land or in the artesian belt
Tho school teachers Of this city and
bounty went to Los Angeles today to at
md the Southern California Teachers
association.
tThe deciduous fruit growers Of Ell Mo-
alma and villa Park met yesterday and
I'd med an association to be known as the
Mountain View association.
Aers. F. A. Marks and son are visiting in
Reblands.
Miss Lulu Howe entertained number Of
her young friends at her home on North
But street last night in most enjoyable
manner.
Prof. David Starr Jordan viii be In Santa
Ana next Monday evening and deliver q
lecture on 1.-THE Passion Play of Ober-
Ammergau" In the Unity church.
w. J. Rouse. correspondent for number
of eastern papers. left here today for the
east after visit
The Orange County Lyceum league will
hold Its second convention Saturday af-
ternoon and evening in Orange. In the
afternoon session a debate on 1.-THE Cur
rency Question" will be held, and the
evening session will be devoted principally
to an oratorical contest.
d. M. Baker and William Robinson will
leave tomorrow for q trip up the coast by
wagon. They propose stopping at all
points Of interest. and will be gone sew
eral months.
Six carloads OF oranges have been ship
ped from this city this week to eastern
markets.
George Diven and family Of Riverside
have moved to Santa Ana to locate.
A. r. Sprague will be here tomorrow to
meet with the deciduous fruit growers in
the city hall at 1880.
The herald., 1898-04-01

chance to spend some of the money he
states he is bringing out with him to fight
his and Jacksop's battle.
Judson. who says he has the letter in
question, says Clay Is In Missouri, but If
he is, 1t is sure he is keeping in hiding, for
the officers here have had standing order
with the Missouri officers for some time
to gather in the promoter on first sight.
The herald., 1898-04-01
Union Pacific Positions

OMAHA, March 31.-Dr. J. F. Jones of
Omaha has been appointed chief surgeon
of the Union Pacific to succeed DR.. w. J.
Galbraith of Omaha, who has occupied
that position for 25 years. The whole of
the medical staff of the system will be at
once reorganized. DIR. Jones was chief
surgeon of the Northwestern lines in
Omaha for six years. Other changes on
the Union Pacific are imminent that are
likely to change number of the officials
of the old company.
The herald., 1898-04-01

of the property of her late husband, DR..
M. A. Cheek The property consisted OF
number of immense RATS Of teak logs and
herd of elephants.
While in Siam the doctor secured control
of extensive teak forests. With the aid OF
elephants he carried the timber to navi-
gable stream where 1t was confiscated by
the government which had given him per-
mission to cut it.
The herald., 1898-04-01
SERVANT GIRLS ON A STRIKE
Domestics Of Topeka Demand More
Privileges for Their Callers

Topeka, Kan.-The servant girls Of this
town have begun a war. which they say
they will not end until the women employ
ers shall accord to them all the rights and
privileges due them.
They are demanding that in the future
the young men who call upon them shall
be permitted to enter at the front door. and
not through the kitchen from the back
yard The domestics further demand that
the dining room, If not the back parlor,
shall be set apart for them to use in enter
tanning their friends.
The threatened strike IL popular move
ment among the young women who work
for living, and 1t promises to shake So
ciety in the Capital city from center to cir
conference.
The herald., 1898-04-01
->reVp>--
Hill's Sentence

VENTURA. March s1.--As was reported
yesterday. Robert Lee Hill has been con-
victed Of the murder Of Theodore Parvin
in the second degree. The Jury had been
out three hours and at the expiration of
that time were not fully satisfied as to
that part Of the law relating to murder in
the second degree or nanslaughter. Judge
Williams repeated his instructions. Hill
received the verdict with the calm indiffer-
ence that has been characteristic Of him
during the entire trial. But the next MORN
ing he seemed to more fully realize his con-
dition and on talking over the matter broke
down completely and wept. His wife, by
her ever-faithfdl presence, Is still offering
all consolation In her power, but to no
effect On Monday next Judge williams
will pronounce sentence, and at that time,
It Is reported. Hill win make a strong ef-
fort FOR an appeal,
The herald., 1898-04-01
"Dan de Guile" Dead

+ VIRGINIA CITY, New, March S1--News
has just reached here than William Wright,
better known as Dan de guile. once a pop
.ular writer and associated In literary work
with Mark Twain, has died in La Fayette,
Ind, where he was visiting his sister. He
was a friend Of ]. w. Mackay and ali the
bonanza kings Of the Comstock.
The herald., 1898-04-01
Frank House Dead

POMONA, March s1.-Frank House, a
well-known resident of this city, died this
afternoon. Mr.. House was prominent
Republican. He had been in Highland asy-
lum for several weeks. afflicted with soft
ening Of the brain.
The herald., 1898-04-01
WAITING PATIENTLY

For q Big Fortune to Arrive From
Siam
OAKLAND, Cal, March 31.-Mrs. Sarah
B. Cheek of this city is anxiously awaiting
the arrival of fortune due her from the
government of Siam. She has urged her
claim for five years through Washington
officials and United States Minister Barrett
stationed at Bangkok.
Within the past few days she has re-
ceived word that has led her to believe
that the fortune Is near at hand.
Eighty thousand dollars is the amount
Of her claim. It accrued from the seizure
The herald., 1898-04-01
Steve Brodie Dead

NEW YORK, March s1.-Private advices
received in this city confirm the report Of
the death of Steve Brodie. He died on a
train near Adrian. Mich. while en- route
to this city.
The herald., 1898-04-01
Senator Enos Dead

SONOMA, CAL. March 31.-Ex-State Sem
ator John r. Enos dropped dead of heart
disease at the Snyder ranch this morning.
He was well known as lawyer and poll
tician and at one time was State Labor
Commissioner. He was a native Of New
York and 72 years of age.
The herald., 1898-04-01

\ The funny man who falls from d high
grade wheel gets on GOOD thins. Chica-
50 News.
The herald., 1898-04-01

Russia has ordered 10000 horsepower
ice breaker of the Armstrong;, to cost $780,
0O0 1t will be ready in October and will be
used to keep open navigation to st. Peters,
burg throughout the winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
ACLEyER CHESS PLAYER.
Young Billikopf. Of This city. Promises to
BE Wonder.

Tho American Chess Magazine. pub
llshed IN Philadelphia and New York. IN
us November number published pic
ture o, Young Jacob Billikopf. Of this city
with the following comments about him:
Jacob Bnnkopf. a Russian. Of about
nftcen years Of age. who is already nm apt
AMI brilliant player. and who bids fair TO
develop into q phenomenal chess PLAYER
was introduced n the Richmond Chess
Club n few months ago. In tho hrst TWO
games he played with Or. Otto Meyer.
the president Of the club ana tho cham
pion chess player az Virginia. JACOB ex-
limited wonderful tact and strategy
Rllikopf came TO Richmond with his
parents two years ago. speaking only his
native tongue. Russian. Ills father en-
tered him In one OF tho public schools OF
the city. where ne was assigned 10 mo
urinary class Bu. Jacob ala not re-
main long In that GLASS. for after being
=, few DAYS At school he eStonished MS
teachers by demons rating n dit'enlt geo
metric problem. II was then developed
that he was chiefly put 20 school that ne
uizht learn English. ard THAI In many
respects that he was moro proficient than
tlia average American boy OF ninsteen.
Young Btlkopt comes of good Slavic
stock. one or his brothers is professor
ia IA university ia "a. cry Of Missk. ana II
was from him that ths oOv Dire" ms
stocS ~ learning.
Df. Never. Mr. Macfarlane. Mr. wal
lace end Professor kass and the other
gentlemen who have seen young Billihopf
play think that he will develop INTO
great player and perhaps NAV some day
rival his fellow-countryman. Tchigorin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
NorTHERyuOSr GREENLAND
II. II. f. Peary TO Lecture on This subJec
Tn-Morrow Night.

Tho attraction for the members or the
Richmond Lyceum at the Academy Of Mu-
sic tomorrow night will DO the famous
traveller and explorer. Lieutenant r. j.
Peary. who will lecture. with stereoptcon
views on "Northernmost Greenland"
This lecture will perhaps prove more
POPULAR with the general public
than any other number In tho
Iyceum course. Lieutenant Peary is civil
engineer in the L. S. Navy, and has made
a great reputation as an explorer, writer
and lecturer "He has a story 20 tell and
knows how 10 tell H." lie will give an IN
terestlng account OF his contact with the
most rcrtherly tribe OF human beings on
earth. lie also tells OF how mis- celebrated
mctooritc. Weighing one hundred tons,
was discovered and brought TO New York.
This meteorite has attracted the alten-
lion OF the scientific world.
The lecture will begin at a quarter
past eight promptly. Much complaint has
been made BY the members Of the LyceIm
on account OF the disturbance caused by
those coming in late. On account OF this
fact the Lyceum Board has Instructed
the ushers TO have those coming IN AFTER
tho lecture begins 10 take seats IN The
rear OF the hall There will be limited
number OF reserved seat tickets on sale
10 the general public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
Inthe Courts,

Two suits for divorce were rled yes
terday IN the Law and Equity Court.
Sarah Bailey asks Tor separation from
her husband. John y. Bailey. on the
ground Of wilful desertion and abandon
meng.
Pagie Tinsiey asks for divorce from
Robert Iinsley, alleging statutory
grounds.
a judgment was rendered IN the case
or y. w Bowe against Samuel Proskauer
In the Circuit Court the suit OF Charles
j. Blankenship against the &. and o.
railway for $1,000 damages was disposed
of nv verdict tor 81 500 FOR the plaintiff
A motion 10 set the verdict aside IS now
under consideration by the court
A suit In Chancery was fled I'm the Law
ana Equity Court by q. w. Lambert
against X. 4. h. Baln and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
Progressive Whist Party.

The home OF Mr.. George -. Lambeth
presented q festive scene on Friday even
Ing last. when hts daughter. Miss Marian
T.. Lambeth. entertained a number or
friends at a progressive whist party. tho
honoree OF the occasion being Miss Annie
w. Iopling. OF Bedford city. Mr.. Philip
parraud and Miss Virginia Talbot proved
tho successful contestants for tho FIRST
prize Among those present wers' Mr.
and Mrs Philip Bartoud. Mr.. md Mrs.
I g Schloss. Mrs. J w. Snyder. Misses
Winnie Leach or New Jersey. Virginia
Talbot. !, Esther Clarke. Myra Bar
rand. Fannie Fowler. annie ID Lambeth.
Annie H. Fravser. Nellie V Lambeth and
Annie w JoplinE; DR. y. a Kuyk and
Mcs~rs. IT u. Tbei. II L'pscousn. III
y Wnkerson. " w. Dickie H. Z. Nlch-
olas. A. Winctield Parke II. r. Lewis.
Frank Frayser. Frank Bell and W. n.
Lambeth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
WELLS OFF FOR TAMPA.
NE wILL RETURN HEHE ron WORE
MARCH fsT.
Then tho Team win BE shaped for Prss.
tice-E is All ut sca-Bass Ball
News Notcs.

Manager Jake Wells. OF the Rlchmond
Base Ball and Athletic Association, lett
yesterday at noon over tho Southern road
FOR Tampa. Fla, whero he WIN Join Mrs.
Wells, and his mother and after brief
visit to friends Will SO TO his home at
Pensacola, whore ho proposes TO put IN
a few weeks hunting ana fishing. Sir.
Wells will return 10 Richmond about the
first OF March and then tho work or shap-
ing his ball club for tho season VIII %
commenced.
Mr.. Wells closed up every piece Of bus
ness he could before his departure, but
Il may be that he viii attend to another
little deal that Will mean much FOR the
strength Of the club before the middle OK
this month.
lie went around yesterday morning tell
Inc his friends goodbye. and LETT wore
ono or two personal friends ne went 10 the
depot. and there he found assembled quito
y number of acquaintanccs who had come
10 wish him happy Journey.
ALL But THREE
The departure OF Wells. Otis Stocksc1ls
and Archie Stimmcll. leaves only Chnrns
Elsoy. jesse rannchili aad Pete woodruff
as representatives OF the 'profesh' III
Richmond
XIV. his home next week. and Esey ara
Woodruff viii remain here.
rannehiu will report at pittsburg early
IN March and so with tho Pir2tce 10 Ar
kansas to get IN shape Elscy aud WOOD
rufs arc going 20 shape up hero, and az
both OF thorn viii surely play BAH thoy
will be heard from.
There is something under the cover IN
tho Elscy case. Charlie believes that
some ono Of the magnetcs who made up
tho 'biack list" had his name placed on
the exclude" and he is at a loss 60 know
vhv Elsev IA certainly not rowdy bail
al. 9Th N i "A
focque. who will manage Paterson. But
termorc. Lcidy and Ward, OF Lancaster.
Ulrick and Moran OF Allentown, Wright
qrg who havo been signed TO play this
Eiscy wants to play here. lie has sew.
Richmond he wants 10 remain here, ana
il is no secret that Wells would ike 70
have him. Elsey said yesterday that X
the salary was right. ana II he IS accept
able. ne would be glad to play WITH hiSh-
m0nd.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Tho season IS but a few weeks of, and
tho fans arc getting ever so restless.
II looks like Richmond viii have all
kinds OF baseball here this season.
Sevhold has been officially tfanStctrel
"a Richmond Washington has med the
papers with Uncle Nick.
Philadelphia IS trying N buy INC keao'
ing franchise, with view OF estapllsh-
Tom Fleming who uSed 70 rlay with
Roanoke, has been picked up by Cihe'h-
natl. -, -, ., ,,.oa Is,
Pittsburg as utility out-nelder ~,
Nanagrr Selee, OF the Boston CLUB, VIII
brine his club TO Virginia for spring
Philadelphia has placed Elherfe'd 20
play second, third or short. Iha' - IL ns
pertc has resigned with quincy. ne
led the short stops OF the western AS
ISOLATION last season.
AZ rowis Fleming OF this city, has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
Settle Nervous Bankruptcy.

Investigation shows that men who sue
cecd arc men OF brains-strong nerves
great wlil-power. Ordinary food cannot
supply the vital forces which people WIN
active brains and bodies require. BICObA
PILLS feed the nerves-makc the nina
bright, muscles strong-make hesh ana
blood and give perfect heaith 20 mSn i an
Women. THE TURNER'S: or Phiiahe'
phia. make BICOIA PILLS.
]. r. Buckley, chief Clerk National TO
tel Washington. u. c.. testlhes that ne
Was all run down-wa5 a Snauow VI Mn IN
former self-B1COLA PILLS gave MN
wonderful reilef-hc gained over twenty
pounds after using them.
Richmond Agents:
ANDREW r BRIGGS.
A. =. BRIGGS.
r. J.. REEVE & co
a. II. ROBlNS.
WM. II. SCOTT.
NJ FILL Sly,
L. NJ. SLAUGHTER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
Is Minutes
Sufficient
to make most de-
IiCiOus tea biscuit
with Royal Baking
Powder.

Carter Class. OF Campbell, and Mr. Chan
clcr. Of Caroline county.
rne Agricultural. Mechanical. and Poly
technical lnstItute-Captain e., y. Naw-
ter. Of Albemsrlc. j. Thompson Brown.
Of Nelson: David Cloyd, OF Pulaski, and
Charles Selden. OF Richmond
There WAS considerable debate over MT
Turnbulfs bill In relation 70 costs IN
criminal cases. but vote was not reach
ed Mr. Turnbull supported the measure
in an able speech. contending that II
passed il would save them probably s'J.-
Messrs Mason and Keezell found fault
with the measure and opposed IL.
Tho IlOuso bin charging the Governor
staff. was passed under a suspension OF
The rules.
INTRODUCED AND REFDRRED.
BY Mr. Kane tNo. I'D: TO authorize
the county courts Of Virginia TO adopt
and 90 put into use kilsores Bar and
Reference Docket. Kilgore's Complete
Account Chart and Kilgore's Direct In
dcx TO Deeds.
BY Mr.. Mushbach. No. III. - incorpo-.
rate tho Alexandria Shoe Company.
Ny Mr.. Munford, No. li6 TO incorporate
the Warehouse Company OF kicnmohQ'
Va Tho cOrpQrators ere Charles 1. VIII
iiams. John -. Purcell, Hugh a. NC
Curdy. r. w. Wood, +. {. Christian Al
bert Blair II. ". Rountrce, a. >. Bu-
ford and r. ID. Christian. The capital
stock is 10 be not less than <0VN' nor
more than 100000 The bill authorized
the company to carry on storage ousi-
ness.
BY Mr.. Turnb1n No IT'S, for the RELIEF
Of DR. II. A. Jones. Jr. OF Brunswick
county. VIM. Arch Head and John ..
Green. Of Scott county, ana j. sl' O'a4'
of Giles county , I'D
BY Mr. Munford. No. ll9. 10 amend ata
re-cnact sections 2Si9 and 2o'5 or the
Code in rcgarc 20 notes. bills. ana ch'thS
20 be deemed negotiable and protested
and as 10 suits thereon. .,...,uo
Nv Mr. Fairfax. No. les 10 autn9llze
the Norfolk and Western RAILWAY 'oh,-
panv 10 construct and operate q n'ahtn
railroad TO the Potomac river ana lhto
tho city Of Washington. ....,.,.,..
Nv MIR s. Clair. No. 40. 20 authorize
Henry Katcnn, of Dickinson coH",F'
TO practice law IN all the courts OF lhe
CommouW ealtth. .,-,.
A bin was offered by Mr. Wickham
amending certain sections OF the debt set
Element act with "a Wow Of making the
customary extension OF time In when GER
tain outstanding obligations OF the COM
monwealth may be refunded under the
terms OF the act.
MI Flanagan introduced bill 70 re-
store the liability of express companies 10
forfeiture in cases OF overcharge ny
them. The new act approved December
lst. Of last year. modified that lahihly
and enabled the company 20 escape by re-
funding the overcharge in ten days.
.ang 80 ~ - 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09

Tie Committee on Counties, cities and
Towns Reports Stubs Bill Favorably.

The House Committee on Counties.
Cites and Towns held a special meeting
yesterday afternoon. with Mr. Digs. OF
King William. in the chair. for the pur-
pose of taking up what is known as the
Stubs pension fund bill. The bill pro-
vdes that the Boards or Supervisors OF
the various counties and the councils OF
the various cities may issue tax levy,
not to exceed four cents on each hundred
dollars worth OF taxable property. The
receipts of such a levy are TO be divided
among old Confederate soldiers and sail
ors, who are INDECENT and wel-deserving
or their widows. by orders OF the Cor
poration or County Courts.
The bill was briefly explained by Mr.
Stubs whereupon the committee de-
cided 10 report the same favorably.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09

logal effect prescribed by the genera
i.vs. said company shall have lien on
an Goods stored in its warehouse; II IS
r,,rtbor empowered to conduct a general
auction and commission business and sell
n public auction any goods held by them
when charges for same have not been
paid.
Mr. Charles r. Bland. Of Portsmouth
introduced a bill 20 repeal the act re-
Gently passed. OF which Mr.. Parks was
the patron, providing that when express
companies or other common carriers shall
make an overchargc. upon being notihed
OF same. shall refund the amount within
ten DAYS. that SUCH corporations shall
not be subject 10 the penalty provided by
Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
AGAINST GANfBLTNG.

Mr. Maupn. Of Henrico introduced a bill
repeating sections 3sl9 and 3S23 Of the
Code of 1857 in relation to gambling. Sec
ton 3S19 allows persons 10 play az any
game or wager elsewhere than AZ a
public place and lose or win within
tweniy-fOur hours the sum OF twenty
dollars. Section 1923 contains the follow
ing:
"If any person playing at any game or
making q wager. or having share IN any
stake or wager. or betting OF the hands
or sides Of others Playing al any game
or making a wager. cheat or by fradu-
lent means win or acquire for himself
or another. money or other valuable they
or he shall be confined I'm jail not exceeding
one year and fined not less than five
times the value OF the money or thing
won or acquired"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
BUDGET FOR 1928.
Finance Committee to Hold An Open Ses-
sion Next Thursday Night.

meeting OF the Committee on Finance
will be held next Thursday evening at
80 o'clock. All heads or departments and
persons interested in securing appropria-
tons for 1895 are invited TO be present,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09

Mr.. Lewis Fleming Of THIS city mas
been appointed Deputy clerk or inc
Chancery Court by Clerk Saville, ana en-
tered upon the duties Of his oiilce the
early part OF the week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09

rrpNEes. LITTLE LIVER TURNER'S
very email pill Turns your liver
cnra sick ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ffOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09

Ladies' Gowns. made OF good quality
muslin. fun length and Width. Mother
Hubbard style. yoke made or clusters or
nne tucks and hamburg Insertion. neck
and sleeves finished with rufile5 cOC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-09
Kaufnnann&CO.
Great January Triumph Sale
Muslin. Cambria and
Fine Sheer Underwear.
Fine Sheer Underwear.

More and better values than ever before feast for
lovers of fine UndermusIins! harvest for economical
BuyerS
The record-union., 1898-11-26
DIED..

DA SILvA-At Somerville, Massachu-
setts, September 23d, Carlos Augusta da
Silva, native of Terceira,. Azores ISL
ands, aged 4S years. 6 months and 5
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully. invited to attend the funeral
o'clock, from Kavanaugh's undertaking
parlors; thence to Cathedral, where fu-
neral services will be held. Interment
St; Joseph's Cemetery, Members Of Con
c., and members of Acoriani Grove, No.
S., y. A: Q; D. and members of Con
E. S.. are requested to attend
HAPEMAN-In this city, November Path,
Spencer John Hapeman, a native of
New York, aged 6S years. (Adrian Mich,
papers please copyo
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
from Kavanagh's parlors, No. 511 j
street, this lsaturdayl afternoon. at 2:SO
HARRIGAN--In this city. November 23d,
Mary Harrigan, sister of c. w. Sam
uelson. a native of California.
Triends and ,nxtsd g. are
the Cathedral. Eleventh and K streets.
Interment City Cemetery.
GRoNPoNANNear this city, on River
band of Maria Grondona, father Of Mrs
s; Cecchettini, Nicholas, John, Charles,
FRANK ana domingo JrOnQOna, native
of Italy, aged 79 years, months and II
days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
to-day Saturday, at p. M, from
the Cathedral Eleventh and K. streets.
Interment st. Joseph's Cemetery. Please
omit flowers.
this city, November
oath, Robert Henry Fleischer. son of
Mrs. M. Fleischer of Detroit Michigan,
a native of Michigan, aged 80 years
Friends and acQuaintances are re-
spectfully invited to. attend the funeral
tomorrow Sunday, at 2 p. m, from
Odd Fellows Temple, under the aus
pices of the Relief Committee Inter
ment City Cemetery.