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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DEATH OF MR.. MOORE.
ESTEEMED CITIZEN DIES AFTER
A BRIEF ILLNESS.
TO HOLD WATCH-NIGHT SERVICES.
People of Cowardin-Avcnue Chris
tian Church VIII Assemble to See
the Old Year Out ana the New In
other Items from Manchester.

Mr.. Charles 7. Moore, of Swansboro',
died at his residence last night, at 9:25
O'clock after just weeks Illness. De-
| ceased took to his bed a week ago. having
1 violent form OF pneumonia. lie re-
I ceiyed the best medical attention at the
| hands OF Drs +. r. Rucker and w. Z.
Mathews, but sank rapidly till the end.
lie was q years old, and is survived by
a wife and two children. He had been
employed at the Richmond Locomotive
Works for some time, ana was held in
high esteem by brother employees and
associates. His death brings great deal
OF sadness TO many friends and neighbors
in the little city set on the hill.
The funeral will take place at St
| Peters Cathedral, i'm Richmond, but the
time has not yet been fixed.
WATCH-NIGHT SERVICES.
Rev. ]. i. Spencer will hold watch
night" services at the COwardin-Avenue
church tonight. The departure OF the
old year to the dim realm Of the past
viii be Witnessed, and the advent Of the
glad new year hailed with delight. As the
old year goes tender and beautiful SER
vices will be- conducted by the pastor.
ne pupiC - IOi ul"iiy IhfilIH ~ @0NcHN
them.
COwardin-Avenue Christian Sunday
school will have their annual Christmas
celebration on next Monday night at the
church. An excellent programme has been
arranged for the occasion by Miss Agnes
Ely and others.
SQUIRE LITHGOW PRESGDES.
Squire Iathgow held his performance
at the Police Court yesterday morning,
and had two applicants for justice at his
hands.
The continued case Of William Ander-
son (colored) was first called. William was
alleged to have been party to a nuisance
which affected his neighbors. Squire Lith-
gov talked at some length and very in
terestingly on the subject of nusances,
and then. without further punishment,
let his prisoner go.
William Singleton was up FOR being
down on the street drunk, but he, too.
was let or He is the West Indies negro.
and the Squire didn't think he would
ever bother the Manchester 'squires
again
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The public schools will resume work
on Tuesday.
Lily Council, Daughters of Liberty, will
meet in an important session Tuesday
night, with a view to changing their by
laws.
Mr. Thomas r. Wilson, of Newport
News. returned yesterday, after spending
the holidays with his people in swans
bOrO'.
Mr.. Stafford Betty has returned from
James City, where he went TO attend
his cousins wedding. lie was accom-
panied by Miss Annie Minor, a charming
young lady of James City.
one of the most delightful entertain
ments of the week was that Of the Pres
byteran Sunday school Thursday night
A delightful incident was the presenta-
ton OF a handsome china dinner set to
Rev. Charles n. Van Houten the pastor
and his wife by the school Mr.. James \.
Bayley spoke for the school, and Rev.
Mr.. Van Houten responded gracefully.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Another Scottish Marine View.

Ambrose Macneil, the celebrated artist.
has placed on exhibition I'm the salon Of
the Jefferson another OF his superb ma
rine paintings, entitled Sunset on st.
kilda and Castle OF Ian Dhu." The sub
Jact OF the piece. St. Kilda, IS the most
westerly of the Hebridean group Of Islands
OF the coast of North Scotland. a region
celebrated for It's wild picturesdueness
ana gorgeous sunsets. Here the most
weird and beautiful combinations I'm ma
ture occur. Stupendous mountain peaks.
capped with lowering clouds; bold sea-
washed crags. half-clothed in mist:
striking effects OF sunlight and shadow.
a wild yet harmonious mingling OF gray
ana purple tone; the breaking Of the
sea In foam-capped madness against the
rocks, and the wild cry OF the sea-
fowl, scurrying through the mist. all
unto IN one wild reyelry OF form and
color, thrilling the soul of the artist. or
the lover OF the beautiful and sublime IN
nature
The Castle OF Ian Dhu, an old ruin.
shown in the foreground OF the picture
was erected I'm the twelfth century by
Tan Dhu" 0black john Macdonald one
OF the lords OF the isles who figure so
prominently IN me early history of Scot
land, and In the works OF Sir Walter
Scott and other writer's The picture has
attracted a good deal OF attention and
received much merited praise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Death of "a Venerable Lady.

BALTIMORE. MD, December SO.-Cspe-
cial) Mrs Catherine l.. Mckim, a de-
scendant of one of the most prominent
families of Virginia, died here this after
noon. Mrs. Mcl<im was born at Clifton,
Va, eighty-eight years ago, but since the
time OF her marriage In 1891 20 the late
John 5. Mckim, had lived here. She was
a daughter OF Randolph HARRISON, OF
Clifton, Va, who was a descendant OF the
Harrison who settled on the banks Of
the James river. i'm 1875, and 10 which
family belonged William Harrison, a
signer Of the Declaration OF Independence,
and Presidents William Henry and Ben
jamin Harrison. on her mothers side
Mrs. Harrison was descended from the
famous Randolphs who claim Peyton Ran
dolph and John Randolph OF Roanoke.
For many years Mrs. McKim was the
mistress OF Belyidere, a magnificent es
tate on which was the mansion built by
John Eager Howard, OF revolutionary
fame. Mrs. McKim Is survived by three
children-the Rev. DR.. Randolph III. Nc
Kim. rector OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church Of the Epiphany, at Washington;
Miss Mary II. and Miss Margaret II. Nc
I'm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
RObert McHerneY Dead.

Mr.. Robert r. McBerney, who for so
many years had been general secretary
OF the Young Mems Christian Associations
OF New York city. died on Tuesday at
clifton Springs. New York. He had been
Familiarity called the father OF the assoc
citation. He was born IN Ireland IN 1887,
his father being a prominent physician.
He became secretary OF the New York
Association when Il vas nothing but a
small library and reading-roOm, thirty
five years ago, and from the day he took
hold he proved TO be a most valuable
man. lie lived 70 see fourteen branches
OF the association organised IT, the city.
owning eleven magnificent buildings He
was the guiding power In international
Association work, as well a. a strong
force In the work OF the Worlds Com
mttee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DEATH or MRS. GAINES.
Aged and Estimable Lady Passes
Away After Years OF Illness.

Mrs. Jane s. Gaines died at the resi-
dence Of her daughter. Mrs. w. j. Peyton
No. 23O2 east Marshall street, yesterday
at 1890 +. NJ. in the S7th year OF her age,
after an Illness which lasted four years.
Mrs Gaines was taken with la grippe
during Christmas of 1894, and never re-
covered, remaining an invalid ever since.
She was a most estimabie lady and her
death occasions sincere grief among
host Of friends She was a member OF the
Disciples Church nearly a half cen
tury, and al tho time OF her death she
belonged 10 the Third Christian church.
Deceased was the relict OF George b.
Gaines and daughter Of Captain Robert
Lewis. Of Spotsyvania county. During
the civil war she was a resident Of Rich
mond and devoted her whole time TO
caring for the Confederate soldiers In
the hospitals. Four daughters survive
her-Mesdam w. j. Peyton, j. c. Smith,
Fannie l.. Fore, and Miss Emma Gaines
and two sons-Messrs. George Il. and w
j. Gaines.
The funeral will take place from the
Seventh-Street Christian church to-mor-
row afternoon al 3 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
MASSACRE OF SPANISH.
BARON CURZON IN INDIA.
New Viceroy Receives an Ovation
from the People of bombay.

from the BeOpie or bombay.
BOMBAY, December 3O.-Baron Curzon
Of Kedleston, the new Viceroy Of India,
who arrived here yesterday from Eng
land. with Lady Curzon, and their chill
dren. landed to-day. The warships IN port
fired a royal salute as the Viceroy land
ed. The city was decorated with flags
and Lord Curzon was received by the
heads Of the military, naval ecclesiasti-
cal, legal, and civil departments. An adj
dress Of welcome was presented by the
corporation of Bombay. 1t was inclosed
in a silver casket of Indian workman
ship. and expressed the qualification eX-
perienced by all classes at his appoint
ment.
Lord Curzon. replying, thanked those
present for the gracious welcome extend
ed 10 him and to his wife, who, he added,
came 10 India with sympathies as warm
as his own and who looked forward with
earnest delight TO a life Of happy labor
i'm their midst.
At the conclusion Of the reception Lord
and Lady Curzon were driven in an open
landau 10 the government house, escorted
by the Bombay Light Horse.
Immense crowds OF people assembled In
the native quarters. They were not de-
monstrative, but were evidently keenly in
ttrested.
lord Sandhurst, the Governor Of Bonn
hay. and Lady Sandhurst, received Lord
and Lady Curzon on the steps Of the
government house.
The new Vicaroy and Lady Curzon viii
start for Calcutta tomorrow evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
FRAUDULENT PENSION CLAIMANT
He WAS Accidentally shot While
Nursing n Brother.

PORTLAND, ORE, December 30.-silas
Luttrell, aged GO. Of Wallowa county, Ore
has been arraigned in the United States
Circuit Court on a charge OF fraudulently
endeavoring to obtain pension, and com
mitted to jail in default of 5000 bail
He made application to the United
States Commissioner OF Pensions under
the name of John Luttrell, who was first
sergeant in the Ninety-third Indiana Regi-
ment during the civil war. Luttren does
not attempt TO deny his guilt, but SAYS
during the war his brother was taken
sick at Guntown and he went to nurse
MIN. While so engaged n revolver acct
qehtaliy exploded, injurlng his eyesight.
IN view OF this, Luttrell states that he
uoes not believe he Is doing wrong in ap-
plying for his dead brothers penslon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DUNHtM FOUND AGAIN.
This Time lie is Located I'm an Iowa
County Jail,

BURLINGTON, IA. December 3O.-The
Hawkeye says that the person in the Des
Moines county Jail known as Ed. Smith is
no other than James c. Durham. who
murdered six people near San Jose, Cal.
and for whom reward Of $1,000 Is Of
fered.
The prisoner was arrested here for
drunkenness a month ago, and would have
been released to-day but for his resem-
blance TO the description Of Durham.
which had just been received. Durham
Will be rearrested on charge of being n
fugitive from justice. and will be held
pending instructions from San JOSE He
is said to be the exact image Of the man
wanted, and local officers are positive he
IS Durham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
FROM THE FILIPINO JUNTA.
Statement of Situation and sentI-
meut In the Philippines.

Statement of Situation and Senti-
ment In the Philippines.
HONGKONG, December 30.-The Filipino
Junta here has replied to the report of
Commissioner Harden. who was sent to
the Philippines by the Government Of the
United States to report upon the condi-
tions there prevailing. The Junta asked
the Associated Press 10 publish the fol-
lowing as revealing the true situation
and sentiment in the Philippines:
I'VE deny that Aguinaldo will be salts
fed If made a major-general in command
of five native regiments, and that if this
is done the national army could be dis
aimed and dis5anded.
1--WE repeat our appeal for an impartial
inquiry by an able commissioner, and Inn
plore the American people 20 refrain from
a hasty decision.
THE Filipino Government views with
alarm Commissioner Harden's proposal 10
impose In America high protective tariff
against Philippine products.
no OPPOSITION REPUBLIC.
'Toilo surrendered 10 the national army.
which is the completion Of occupation of
the Island Of Panay There is no truth
ia the reported establishment Of an oppo-
sition republic in the Visayas. All the
officials I'm the Visayas hold Aguinaldo's
THE Filipinos are yearning for peace
ful settlement Of all questions. TO their
brothers across the sea the Filipinos send
greeting and earnest prayer that with
the New Year will come the dawn Of
new era Of peace, prosperity. and good
fellowship with the free and beneficent
people OF the United states. Though but
an infant among nations. yet are We
strong If assured Of the good will Of the
great American nation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
orr FOR CUBA.
NeorIy Three Thousand Troops san
from Charleston.

'
CHARLESTON. $. c.. December 30
G.arry 300 United States troops sailed
tr,m Charleston for cuba to-day. The
t-r.ports Nnnnewaska and Manitoba
went out on the morning tide, and the
Ward Line steamer Saratoga went 10 sea
..te- in the day. on the frst-named ship
There were General Bates. IFS headquar-
.rs. the brigade hospital, and the sixth
REGIMENT ~ Ohio Volunteers, bound Tor
Oau.ueg1s: the Manitoba carried General
ueer. his headquarters, ana the 1"eilIH
REGIMENT OF Sew York Volunteers, WINE
tho human cargo of The Saratoga consist
.I oI $50 men Of the First Regular IN
aatry. Ia addition 10 the troops, eacn
vessel carried an immense quantity OF
1IIes-pr0yIsiOus, baggage. NUMBER
etc.
The SARATOGA goes 20 Habana. while the
Manitoba takes General Sanger and his
sfaa 10 Matanzas, Of which CITY ana uls-
trct he VIII nave military charge Al
though II was not high water by over an
hour when the Munewaska sailed 'haI
transport steamed ont Of the harpor WIN
perfect ease. drawing - feet 8 inches OF
water The Manitoba and saratoga WI"
reach their respective destinations sun
day. but the voyage OF the MinnewasKa
viii consume az least five days.
The officers IN charge Of the several eN
pedltlons leaving here to-day expressed
much satisfaction az the expedition en-
ployod Ia loading and preparing their
llls for sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
ILOILO STILL UNHEARD FROM.
Provision for Mail Service Between
Manila and Guam.

WASHINGTON, December 3O.-A cable
gram was received at the War Depart
ment to-day from General Otis, in COM
mand at Manila, bat, to the disappoint-
ment Of the officials, he announced that
he had not yet heard of the result OF
the landing of General AIiler's forces at
Iloilo
Provision has been made by the Navy
Department for the establishment Of a
mail service between Manila rnd Guam,
our new naval station n the Pacific. Ad-
miral Dewey has been instructed that
after the Yosemite arrives at Manila he
must send mail to the island If Guam
at least once In every TWO months, Using
any vessel of the fleet available for the
service
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
nROoI<LYN BANKS TO CONSOLIDATE
Fulton, Kings, and Union VIII BE
Under One Management.

NEW YORK, December S0.-The move
ment which was begun some time ago
for a consolidation OF some Brooklyn
banks has taken definite shape, three
state banks having appointed committees
Of their stockholders to bring about such
a result. Those banks are the Fulton
Bank. the Kings County Bank. and the
Union Bank II is the purpose 10 or
ganize new bank TO take over the busi-
ness OF the three consolidating banks, on
the same lines as In the consultations
erected In Boston. Cincinnati, and other
cities.
Ex-Congressman Griswold. president OF
the Union Bank. said this morning that
IL might take couple Of months, and 1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DEATHS.

GAISES.--Dled. at 1880 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, at No. 23O2 east Marshall
street, Mrs. JANE s. GAINES. rollCt OF
George %. Games, In the S5th year OF her
age.
Funeral al the Seventh-StrCet Christian
church TOMORROW Sunday AFTER
NOON M 3 O'clock No lowers. e
JOHNSON Died. December 18Th. a. her
late residence. ln5 FLOYD avenue, Miss
HARRIET n. JOHNSON.
Funeral from residence TO-DAY (Satur-
day, December 3isD at Il. NJ. Friends
and those OF her niecc's. Mrs. Wiastoas.
invited 10 attend.
MOORE.-Died, at his residence. In
Swansboro', c. II. MOORE: aged =, years,
after an illness OF one week
Funeral Will take place from 81.
Peters Cathedral. but the hone has rot
been fixed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
HIS RETURN TO VIRGINIA.
REV. DIR. cnvERs COMING HERE.
The International Secretary to visit
Richmond soon.

Rev. DR.. Chivers. international Secre-
tary Of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
will be in Richmond about the 18th Of
January.
His visit will be a brief one and Is for
the purpose OF meeting those in charge OF
the local arrangements for the meeting
here in July Of the great international
convention.
In a letter to Clty-Chalrman Hi Mon
tague, DR.. Chivers says he viii leave New
York by steamer on the 18th for Rich
mond, and that his stay here will be
short. II is hoped however, that he
may be induced TO stay over til Sunday,
the 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DESPERATE SHOT AND KILLED.
Not, However, Before lie Kills n
Sheriff and His Deputy.

SEASIDE, ORE, December 9O-Charles
Willard, a desperate character, shot and
killed Sheriff W. ]. Williams and Deputy
Lamers here to-day and wounded Deputy
Miller and was himself killed by State
Senator II. w. Fulton. Willard was sus-
pected OF burning Senator Fulton's sum-
mer cottage here, after robbing IT, and the
officers were searching his house for sto-
len goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
STEAMER GLENAyoN WRECKED.
Twenty OF the Crew SIN Unaccount-
ed For.

HONGKONG. December 9o-The British
steamer Glenavon. 'Zaptain Pithle, which
sailed for London from here yesterday
evening, has been wrecked on a rock.
The Glenavon. after striking the rock,
headed for Hongkong. but sank rapidly.
TWO Of her boats arrived here and two
are missing. Two steamers have been
sent In search Of them.
1t now develops that four passengers.
the captain, and thirty-three OF the crew
were saved. Tie Glenavon had a crew
Of hfty-fOur men, all told.
The British steamer Clenavon hailed
from Glasgow. and was of 1912 tons regis
ter. She left London on october "a for
Kobe. Japan, and sailed from Shanghai
for Hongkong on December 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
SCOTCH COMMISSION COMING.
VIII Try to Interest President I'm
GInsgOM Exhibition.

GLASGOW, December 3O.-The Lord
Provost Of Glasgow has charged three
Observation-Disclosures. Crawford Slmons,
and Masonic visit the United States and
lay before President Mckinley and his
Cabinet particulars regarding the Glas-
cow exhibition TO be held in 1901, in order
to insure adequate American representa-
ton. The commissioners will sail for New
York on January 18th, on board the Ameri-
can Line steamer st. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Former Judge brewster Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December %
A private telegram was received In this
city to-day announcing the death az
Charlotte, n. c.. Of former Judge +, Car
roll Brewster. OF Philadelphia, Ex-Judge
brewster was Judge Of the Court OF
common Pleas, and one Of The most prom
inent members Of the Philadelphia Bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

might take year to work out the de-
tails.
The Union Bank has capital OF siO0.-
co. surplus OF $4,000, and $4,000 o. de.
posts. The Fulton Bank has n capital OF
$4,000. a surplus Of S1GS 900, and $3.50 900
OF deposits. The Kings County Bank has
capital OF $4,000, n surplus Of $4,000,
and $4,000 of deposits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Young Man I'm Trouble.

Sidney Duesberry, a young man. is
under arrest at the Third Station on
the charge Of taking n gold ring beiong-
Ing 10 Edward Petochilll. an Italian shoe
maker. officer Mcmahon arrested Dues
berry who appears before Justice John
this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
soldier Attempts 10 XIII.

CHARLESTON, s. c., December o.
John Peters Of Company l. Third Con-
nectcut Regiment stationed al camp
ManOn, near Summeryille. yesterday at
tempted 90 cut the throat OF the wife OF
Psrson Bellamy. at Incolnwlle, negro
village about FIVE miles from me cainp.
She lodged. and he cut her in the right
cheek. lie IS supposed 10 be crazy lie
WIS found preaching 10 an iiliterate CON
gregation near Camp Marion recently
He Is now under treatment al the Dflsaoe
Is @Ilital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
ATTEMPT TO LYNCH MURDERER.
Mob After DIR. Gray, who Killed Liz
zie Skinner.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 90.-A
special TO the Evening Post from Bed
ford, Ind, says:
The friends Of Lizzie Skinner, who was
stabbed TO death at Bloomfield by DIR.
Gray yesterday formed a mob and in
tended TO lynch the murderer, but were
outwitted by the officers. DR. Cray was
spirited away last night.
Early to-day Gray was brought 10 the
refOrmatory I'm Jenersonville by the
Sheriff Of Green county. He declined 20
discuss his case, but said he was not
afraid Of mObs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
DREYFUs STILL ON DEVILS ISLE.
French Minister Denies Rumor of
His Starting Home.

PARIS, December 3O.-The Ministry OF
the Colonies denies the report that Drey-
fus has embarked for Cayenne on his re-
turn TO France, adding that the Court of
Cessation alone can decide the question
of the return Of the prisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Georgia n Alabama IL. IL. Terminals.

SAVANNAH, GA, December S0.-The
Georgfa and Alabama railroad stockhold-
ers guaranteed to-day an issue OF 100000
Of bonds for the construction OF terminals
al Savannah. The terminals Will be built
at "a cost OF over $lVvQ,Vo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
GUAM AGAIN ~ SPANISH HANDS.
American Governors Authority Ig-
nored-N1assacre of Spanish Troops.

nored-Nassacre of Spanish Troops.
MANILA, December SO.-The British
schooner Esmeralda, which has just ar
rived here from the Ladrone Islands re-
ports that after the United States cruiser
Charleston LEFT the Island Of Guam in
June last the Spaniards refused to re-
cOgniZe the authority of Francis PoTtu-
sach, who was verbally authorized by
Captain Glass TO continue his former
regime as Governor, and Jose Sisto, a
former public administrator, was de-
clared Governor. lie armed part Of the
native guard, collected a tax Of Sc a
head, and secreted IL tons Of powder and
a small stock Of ammunition, which was
left when the island was taken by the
Americans.
MASSACRE OF SPANISH.
The schooner also reports the massacre
OF tho Spanish garrison by the combined
native forces at Panopi, Caroline Islands.
Henry Naoti an educated chief. has been
selected to be the ruler lie IS reported
to be favorable 10 the Americans.
The British schooner Bueua Ventura
has gone to noilo to protect British inte-
rests there.
SITUATION AT ILOILO.
The Spanish steamer Romulus, which
has just arrived here, confirms the report
that the insurgents at Iloilo are inclined
to surrender that town TO the Americans,
If satisfied as to the form of government
which will be accorded them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Richmonders In Ne,y York.

NEW YORK, December 30.--(SpeciaL)-
@. NJ. BrOkee. Broadway Central. III.
Chipley H. Il. Mel0ney. Aioemarle; n. Il.
Crunck, Imperial; n. strauss. Marlbo-