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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
THE GERMAN-sPANIsu DEAL.
Won HuelOw Explains Purchase of
CarOIines-LeffistsA Attack IT,

BERLIN. June 6.--The Minister of For
eign Affairs Baron Won Buclow, in the
Reichstag to-day, made a statement on
the subject Of the German-Spanish treaty
for the cession on the Caroline. Ladrone
ana PeleW Islands. lie said that in order
10 round off the German possessions in
the Pacific. and in view of German COM
mercial interests. which had long existed
in the Caroline Island, I'VE considered IL
our duty to take care Of this group, so
that in the event of change in ownership
1t should not be lost 10 Germany. The
Minister then retl the text Of the agree
ment which was concluded February H.
1888. as follows:
l. Spain cedes to Germany the Caro-
line. Peew. and Ladrone Islands. except
the Island Of Guam, In consideration Of
compensation Of 2o0JO,OOO pesetas GiS15,-
0OO).
FAVORED NATION TREATMENT.
@ Germany comedies TO Spanish trade
and agricultural enterprises In those is
lands the same treatment and facilities
that are granted TO German trade. and
comedies TO the Spanish religious orders
in the islands the same rights and liber-
ties as those enjoyed by the German or
ders.
g. Spain will establish naval, mercantile,
and coaling stations in the carolines,
Pe,ews. and LadrOnes, and will be al
lowed 10 retain them In case Of war.
Tic agreement - W NC Eubh<<S W
for the constitutional sanction Of t& two
countries. and is TO be ratified as soon as
this sanction is given.
Continuing Baron Won Buelow said:
TARIFF ARRANGEMENTS.
"An understanding has also been ar
rived st with Spain regarding the mu-
tual granting Of conventional tariffs.
such az correspond with the wishes and
interests OF German. as well as Spanish,
traders. SO soon as the Cortes has sane
toned the sale OF the Islands, we will i'm
mediately submit the necessary bills 10
the Reichstag, which will have the OPP
portunity of thorough and practical eX-
animation of the matter. Until then We
hope the Reichstag will defer its decision.
out of international courtesy" Oheers.)
In spite Of the request of the Minister
Of Foreign Affairs. Herren. Bebei and
Richer Of the Leftsts, in the course OF
debate on the supplemental estimates.
vigorously attacked the Spanish-German
agreement. criticised the 'eXOrbtant
price" paid for the islands, and claimed
they were of little value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
RAILROAD MEN IN CONVENTION,
Representatives OF the various Rro.
thcrhOods-Openi Proceedings

CUMBERLAND MD. June 6.-Tbs Gam.
vention Of railroad men, including len-..
sentatives of the Brotherhoojs of Gan.
ductors, Engineers, Photographers. ana al.
lied organizations, began to-day and vrl
be continued tomorrow Railroad MN
from as far as west as Chicago. Ana
from southern lines, as Wei rs the near.
by roads. to the number OF 2.p0 are prs.-
ent, and many of them attended tha ss..
sions OF the convention IN the Academy
OF Music.
The convention opened this forenoon.
James B. Finna. yice-prcs.dent of hs
order Of Railway photographers. calling
the convention 20 order. City-Att0fley
McCheney delivered the address ~ vel.
come. on behalf OF Mayor K,an. to With
J. Barretson, of the Railway CouiaHra
responded. EX-Congressman M.hacl
paid a tribute 10 the hcroism Of OBJ. rl..
readers. J. H. Dodge. cX-Ralroao Com.
missioner OF Iowa. now prcs.den, o. -
Railroad Mems Home ar Highland Pork.
ILL.,, made an address. He spoke Of ihe
affection Of the railroad men Tor Colo
mel Dave Henderson. OK Iowa, who vas
their friend and said thar ..ey were
helping 10 elevate him 90 The speaker
ship. He was their champion Dob Con.
gress, he said.
The afternoon and night SESSIONS Negi
devoted to routine matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Girl Graduates.

SUFFOLK, VA, June 6-(Special.)-
The Suffolk College graduation exercises
took place In the City Hall to-day The
graduates are: Miss Elizabeth Brownlcy
Odom, of Suffolk; Mary Adele Fiers, of
southampton county: India Virginia Saun-
ders and Sallie Burton Ellenor, Of Nanse
mond county; Mamie Louise Kabler, Of
East Suffolk. and Lillian Jones. OF Suf-
folk. The first four read essays during
the exercises. The sixth. Miss Jones. WIS
the class prophet. and her forecast of he
future OF the class of 80 was unique and
extremely interesting. Miss Kabler. the
fifth in the above iist, read her essay last
night at the Victoria Society celebration
Features of to-day's exercises were the
awarding Of certificates Of distinction and
the presentation OF medals. The certi-
ficates of distinction were presented by
Rev. J. II. Kabler. the honors being
quite numerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07

TRINITY COLLEGE.
The Commencement Exercfses--An
Important Announcement.

DURHAM, n. c.. June 6.-(Special)-
The regular commencement exercises Of
Trinity College opened to-day with a
baccalaureate sermon, preached by
Bishop W. W. Duncan. of Spartanburg
S. c. IT was well received by the large
audience in the memorial hall, just COM
pleted. The annual address before the
Alumni Association was delivered by DR..
L. r. White, of oxford. n. c., at o'clock
Z. NJ.
The announcement was made by Rev
DR.. j. c. Kilgo, president of the college,
that Benjamin n. Duke this morning
donated $4,000 in addition to over $50, 900
he expended the past year in ornamenting
and laying off the grounds and buildings
and furnishing a gymnasium.
The large and beautiful memorial hall
was presented to the Board of Trustees
by n. NJ. Jurney in behalf of the alumni.
1t was erected TO the memory of Braxton
Craven, the first president of Trinity
College. 1t was accepted in a graceful
and eloquent speech by j. II. Southgate,
chairman. Never before in the history
OF this college have such crowds attended
a commencement occasion. Tomorrow
Is commencement-day proper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
ANNA GoyLD's MARRIAGE.
Some Hithertofore Unpublished
Facts About IL.

NEW YORK, June 6.--The attention
which the young woman who was former
~ Anna Gould has drawn to herself In
Paris by her exhibition Of royal!sm re-
wives interest In her marriage. The Facts
are here printed for the first time:
Count Boni de Casteilane came 10
America in the spring of 1894 to marry
an heiress He expected TO win either
Miss Virginia Fair or Miss COnsuelo Van
derbilt. IL was arranged that If he failed
10 get the heircss he should become
champagne salesman. Count CasleiiJne
missed becoming a wine salesman by
about one week. Anna Gould saved him.
When the Count appeared in this coun-
try he was one of the most beautiful
things that ever wore trousers He had
the most charming manners ana was
exceedingly gallant. There was no flare
OF trumpets announcing his arrival.
Until he went to Newport he remained
very quiet, planning his campaign. His
friend. Raoul Duval who was a friend
of Mrs. Paran Stevens went with him
10 Newport.
In Newport Castellane lived in the club
house. His social success there was
genuine. 1t was only when he laid siege
10 heiresses that he failed. lie had heard
much about Miss Virginia Fair in Europe
CHc Was OIt VI INV btSA bhNNi-
tised young women in the world. because
OF her wealth. although there were many
young women much richer than she who
were not talked about at al.
Castellane amused Miss Fair for
while. but she has always been dis
tinguished for her great common sense.
and II was not long before she brought
him up with suddeness that dazed
him. Then he turned to Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt but she would have none OF
him. Castellane came back TO town with
a deal OF conceit taken out OF him. lie
was then living az No. p east Thirty
second street. In a room on the third
foor back Things reached such a fnan-
ciai state that he was forced TO abandon
the pursuit OF aeiresses for time. He
made trip West In the interest OF the
Champagne he was 10 boom.
He didn't like the business, and, re-
turning appealed 10 Mrs. Paran Stevens.
She understood the situation and was
equal 10 It. "You will have 70 marry a
Could" she said.
That summer Mrs. Stevens had been
introduced 10 Mr. and Mrs. George Gould
at Newport and they were under obliga-
tions TO her. She told the Count about
Anna Gould aud her $i5.oo0,00o legacy.
Mrs. stevens suggested that he give a
dinner. 70 which the Gouids should be
invited.
cntil he was introduced TO her at this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07

Meeting With Reference 10 Cohs"h'
dalton of Offices.

SAVANNAH, GA. June GA meeting
OF the leading officials OF the Georgia ana
Alabama and Florida Central and PENN
sular railroads and the Seaboard Air
Line was held here to-day.
Vice-President and Generai-Manager
Cecil Gabbett. and General-Freight- and
Passenger Agent A. Pope. or the Georgia
and Alabama; President ST. John, OF the
Seaboard Airline: Second Vice-President
and General Manager Maxwell. Assistant
General Manager T. A. Philips, and Cen
eral-P assenger-Agent A. o. Macdonald,
OF the Florida Central and Peninsular,
were at the meeting.
Consolidation OF the offices OF the pres
ent system was considered, but no ac-
ton was taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
xv,u,a Not Suffer 50 Again for fi''
Times It's Prfcc.

7 awoke last night with severe p''- .r
my stomach. never felt so ba"iy t.,
nv life. When l came down 10 "".N .l,,
morning / felt so weak l cou,u .t.,iq.
work | went TO Miller x Mc''eiu ~, ,,ter.
,"t,'s SoIIc Cholera. and Diarrhoea h,N.
IL /, worked Ike magic aud one o'
fxed me all right. II certainly Pc
as, thing I ever used for stomach 'i''
HE + shall not be without Il In my h'..'
bsreafter. for | should not care 10
dnre the Sunerings OF last night ss9i ~,
any times its price.-G. II. W liS'g 80,
Iiyeryman. Burgettstown, W@'.',s ~,
county. PA. This remedy Is tor s.s,v
OIL druggists. ~ '-~-'',-''--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07

Facts I'm the Life of the fo""s
American.

NEW YORK. June 6.-George Gould re-
fused 10 say word yesterday about the
extraordinary achievement OF MS SISTER
Anna in assuming 20 lead The younger
set OF French Royalists at the demon
stration against President Loupet Oh
Sunday. So many unusual incidents nav
been crowded into the lie OF ihe az
law Gould's youngest daughter that hel
sister and brothers here have deemed IL
the hest plan to avoid discussing them
sven among their closest friends. here
ere the salient features Of the He oil
the young American who plunged deep
ly into the feveTish whirlpool OF fTehch
politics; A..
The Countess is 20 years old. by the
will OF her father she inherited one-siNIh
of So, 10000 Her portion OF the estate
AT the time she became OF age had grown
10 $l5.oO0,0cO.
In November. 1898, her engagement 10
Harry Woodruff, an actor was reported
In January, 1894, her engagement TO VIII
liam NJ. Hartman. New York banker,
was announced by her brother George
This was broken off by mutual consent.
-Four other engagements were reported
On February s, 1895, her engagement
was formally announced 10 count bOhl
de Castellane. on March 4, 1893, she be
came the Countess de Castellane' the
marriage ceremony being performed at
the Fifth-Ayenue home of her brother
George. by Archbishop Corrigan and JUS
tlce Andrews.
AT the time of her marriage the bride
was short with an angular figure, halr
iet black, eyebrows very thick and black
and meeting at the top OF the nose COM
plexion swarthy. Three millions was set
lied upon the Count at the time OF the
wedding.
In March. 1895. the bridal couple went
TO Paris. French aristocracy AT hrst was
disInclined 10 receive the Countess. The
Count planned social campaign which
eventually won, but at considerable cost
10 the Gould millions.
In October. 1895 the Count and Countess
purchased for 100000 francs &9iO0OO
site on the corner OF the Avenue du Bois
de Boulogne and Avenue Malakoff for
red marble palace TO be reproduction
Of the Petit Trianon, and with many of
the extravagant embellishments OF the
Grand Trianon. On July z. 1896. an eX-
traordinary fete was given by the Count
and Countess 10 5000 French arlstocrats
on the grounds Of their residence. The
fete cost about 100000 francs GSOOVv0
After the fete the French aristocracy
recognized the Countess.
on January IS. 1897. a son was born 10
the Count and Countess. A year ana a
half later another son came. Castellane
entered politics and with twenty-slN
other Monarchists was elected deputy
For some time he has been an active fig-
ure I'm the Royalist party.
on June IA, 1898. he fought duel with
Henri Turot. editor of the Petit Repub-
liQue." The Count was victorious, wound
Ing his adversary. In February last it
was rumored the Count was 10 be ar
rested for heading a conspiracy TO over
throw the republic in the influence OF
tho RoYalista.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
VIII Break Precedents.
Baltimore Americana

II Mr.. Henderson is successful his cleo
ton will break two precedents. lie VIII
be the first Speaker of the United states
Congress born an allen. and fhe, nrst
Speaker from a State west OF the Missls-
slppi. The late Speaker crisp was porn
I'm England. but this occurred during a
temporary stay Of his parents IN Snefneld,
and did not invalidate his American citi-
zenship. Mr. Henderson, however, was
born in Scotland of foreign parents, and
did not come to this country until he was
years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07

Republican congressman of Sew iD.N
State to decide upon can. at,e ig
the speakership Of the hJ-
Representatives was held at in.
Avenue Hotel to-day. and ie,- ..t %
a decision 10 support David D.. ii.'t.
son. OF Iowa. The cOnfsrence h..- "'
session behind closed doors. Rcpr
tive sherman did not go into me CONC.
ence. Subsequently Mr.. sherman h.ii
called In By his colleagues ana isl"i w. l..
that they would support him Tor Sp.'"
Al his suggestion however ~ Wa
cided 10 throw New YORK Eol.s =" ~,
1srso"' "' he iowa candidate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Movement OF wnr.hIps.

WASHINGTON. June 6.-The gunboat
Machias, with the tugs Potomac and Pts
cataqua. will leave New York I'm a few
days with the new dry-dock intended for
the naval station at Pensacola, Fla, in
tow.
The Detroit sailed to-day from George
town for Key West. From that port She
will come straight TO Washington. She
brings the remains OF the late Daniel Nc
cauley, who died In Nicaragua about two
years ago.
The Vixen has already arrived at Blue
fields. TO take the place Of. the Detroit on
that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
THE GREATEST LOCOMOTIVE.
Big Four Engine Makes Record
breaking Trip With a Train.

CINCINNATI, o.. June 6.-The Big
Four's mammoth new freight engine, No.
7O3. which is claimed to be the largest and
most powerful locomotive ever built,
reached the Chesapeake and Ohio terminal
I'm Coyington at / o'clock Yesterday. 1t
was soon afterward brought across 10
the Riverside yards. so as so be in readi-
ness 10 continue It's record-breaking trip
to Chicago in the evening.
The big engine was sent out from New
mort News over the Chesapeake and Ohio
with a train OF seyenty~seyen loaded
cars. bound for Chicago, and the manner
i'm which 1t is covering the run OF l,VOl
miles is regarded as marvellous.
When No 703 reaches Chicago early
Wednesday morning IL will have com
pleted the longest run on record, either
by a freight or passenger engine. Win
the heaviest train that any locomotive
has ever pulled for any distance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
KILLED CATETPILLAR ARMY.
Train Runs Through the Insects for
Quarter of Mile.

UTICA. n. Y, June Ga passenger
train on the Mohawk and Malone rail.
road ran through an army of caterpillars
last Friday while going up the grade be
tween Malone and OWLS Head. The ca.
terpiilars were not following the railroad,
but were crossing, and they covered the
track thickly for distance Of about q
quarter OF mile.
The effect as the cars passed along
was as If the track had been creased.
and il seemed for time as II the train
would be stuck. The engine managed TO
get through most of the caterpillars and
went UP the grade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
SUICIDE AT MANILA.
Lieutenant Pearce shoots Iiimselfr
ArgueIics Imprisoned by FilipfnOs.

MANILA, June 6.-7:1O A. M.-Lieuten-
ant Fred, w. Pearce, of the Sixth United
States Artillery, committed suicide here
this morning. He came from Iloilo a
week ago on leave, but fingered here be-
yond the limit, and failed TO reply to re-
peated kilograms from his commander.
Yesterday he was put under arrest, on
his commanders order. This morning
another officer called to see him. when
be suddenly pulled revolver from under
his pillow and shot himself through the
head His friends say his mind was af-
fected by recent sunstroke.
A Spanish paper asserts that Colonel
Arguelles one Of the two members OF the
original Filipino Military Commission,
who were placed under arrest at Tarlac
last month, after returning to Luna's
camp from their conferences with the
United States Commissioners, has been
court-martialled and sentenced to twelve
years imprisonment for Friendship dis
played towards the Americans"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
LOUISVILLE BANK yICTIMIZED.
Pays Out $1,000 to Two Inknewa
Young Men.

LOUISVILLE. KY. June THE Ger
man Insurance Bank, OF ibis city, Was
victimized out OF 5000 Monday Afternoon
by two wel-dressed young men, ~h)
worked a neat game. Just before ne holr
for closing the bank, the assistant caa--
Ter was rung up by telephone and asked
II he could accommodate the Cluzeha Ns-
tional Bank with 5000 IN currency pa
being answered i'm the affirmative no A-
curing party said he would send W.
men around 10 get the money S"9i't
afterward TWO young men appeared q.
the bank with a check for s H pear
the supposed signature OF the cashier "
the Citizens National Bank The asss.
ant cashier. suspectlns nothing Ml-.a
connted out the money 10 the young men
who were profuse IN their thanks as tls'
accepted IT. When the check reached ih.
clearinghouse to-day 10 was discover
to be a forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH ROBBERS
sheriff shot and kiIled-Whoie
Country Aroused.

CHEYENNE. WYO., June G.-Sheriff
Hazcn, OF Converse county. and the posse
in pursuit Of the Union Pacific robbers
had another fight with the bandits late
yesterday, news OF which has Just been
brought in. The robbers were surrounded
in gulch, where they were forced TO
tured They hid behind the rocks and
made n desperate fight. Sheriff Joe Ha-
zen was shot through the body and died
at 5:30 o clock this afternoon. The entire
country is aroused, and the prospects are
good, not only for capturing all OF the
members OF the band now being pursued.
but for clearing out all the outlaws that
have infested the "HOle-in- the WalP'
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
S, S, 9. FOR TIE BLOOD

dinner Count Castellane had never seen
Miss Anna Gould. 1t was ON December
a, 1894, that the affair took place. There
were twenty-fOur persons at the table
Within two months from the time the
Count gave the dinner the wedding was
practically settled.
There was some trouble about the mar
riage portion. The Count wanted $780,
900. but compromised on 100000.
The engagement was formally an
n0unced on February Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
v,u. nj Manchester, Ky.

WINCHESTER. Ky. June 6.-Ths oy
- hrcr uneventful. The military, u', 10
cd as they are BY law and Sn9 "1 lor an
aa,r,'1reencv that may arise. appear % Day p
beon acknowledged by common 20
os sole masters and arbiters Of the
lion The Bakers have not been pto--
In from their home. which Is Twelve i
.n,n,orroNv night. or even THURSDAY. D.
the Whites and Towards are so nun. I..,
and wen armed as they have been r,po'
ed TO be they would have no dithcuii1
Going the short distance TO ihr hs
So,,e ana Killing them. The tcelins h''
az ,hot they will be brought before Goa. ,
~ safety. and there tried aecordihs .
law
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Modern woodmen I'm Convention.

KANSAS CITY. MO, June 6.-Modern
Woodmen of America. to the number of
10000. gathered In this city to-day. in at
the order The opening session was en-
tirely routine. consisting of welcoming
addresses by Governor Stanley, of Kan
sas: Mayor Jones. OF this city, and John
Sullivan. on behalf OF the local Woodmen.
Illinois, responded. The regular COM
mitteeS were appointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Ether Compnny's Factory to he
built.

The contract for the erection OF the
building TO be occupied by the American
Ether Company win be awarded To Mr.
John Schminker. The factory will con-
sist of two buildings 45xs5 and i5x55 feet
an Office building 30x30 feet.
The officers of the company for the pres
ient wear are: President. John u. Purcell;
Secretary, William G. Schmidt; Treasurer,
William III. zimmerman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Masonic Election.

At a stated communication Of Richmond
Jodee No. TO- a. +. and a. NJ, held at
the Masonic Temple last evening, the
following officers were elected and install
ed for the ensuing twelve months: Wor-
Sinful Master. X. L. Vandeventer; Senior
Warden, +. NJ. Read; Junior Warden, f.
w. Stiff; Treasurer. George ID Pleasants;
Secretary. II. b. Snead Senior Deacon.
w. ID. Atwood; Junior Deacon, NJ. NJ.
Martin. The worshipful master then
made the following appointments: Rev
Preston Nash. chaplain; w. j. i.ynnain'
Rrine steward; G.. l.. Bidgood, Commit
tee b.." on Masonic Section: A. H. Peasants.
Committee on Masonic Relief Board.
Stewards Committee-H. T. East, Harry
Marks. Robert Parkinson, II. NJ. Tyler
Wyndham Boiling. W. Greed DAYS., W, w
f. Joyner. II. I. Horner' ana u W.
(.arcy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
PauncefOte's Plan I'm Favor.

LONDON, June THE correspondent
of the Daily News, at the Hague. says:
1T IL now confessed that the Russian
arbitration scheme was only presented
hurriedly on Russias learning that Eng
land was about to present a scheme. Mel
Their Russia nor America appears anxious
TO press its scheme and the work Of the
Arbitration Committee has mainly to do
with the scheme of Sir Julian PauncefOte
head of the British delegation, which is
likely to be adopted"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
VOLUNTEERS COMING HOME.
Oregonians First, Then Californinn'i
CoIorndinns uui NebrasIans.

MANILA, June 1.-THE Second Ur1g0I
Regiment has returned to barracks ln Ml'
Mia, and is preparing 10 return to tf1
United States. The order 10 sail in ie"
days will shortly be issued.
The First California Regiment VIII -
relieved by a regiment OF regulars an III
early date. and Will follow Che OregonIaHa
IL IS Intended 10 send the First Co.0'
RADIO and the First Nebraska regimen.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-07
Victoria Geffinw Yaunn

In view of the fact OF the Queens ap-
preaching visit 20 the Continent. English
men are especially interested in her Ma
jesty's health. II IL announced that her
hearing has grown acute and her eye
sight ksener. Youthful faculties In old
age depend merely upon the health. The
blood should be kept pure and the
stomach sweet with Hostetters stomach
Bitters, II cures indigestion, constipa-
uon' Dhiousness, NERVOUSNESS, liver and