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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Returned from Spanish Honduras.

Mr. A IAngstan Johnston returned TO
the city last Friday from Spanish Hon
duras He has been engaged as consult
ing engineer for "A syndicate. Mr john
stOn met Mr.. Frank VI. Parker. Jr.. OF
Richmond and Captain Jackson Imboden,
brother OF the late General ImhOden. az
San Pedro Sula. thrty-eight miles from
the interior Mr. Johnston has duties In
this country. and may not return 10 Hon
duras. He represents Honduras az a most
fertile country. susceptible 10 great de-
velopment and an inviting field ror In
vestrnent He says the soil Is the richest
he ever saw. and the finest corn is grown
without any cultivation whatever. Mr..
Johnston was In Honduras less than for
ty-five days. yet he ate snap beans that
We're planted aad matured while he was
tlere
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

celebrated lecture. "Gumption and Grit
Many have simply taken the position OF
the man who said. Il will grin and bear
it," Dr. Sperry will speak on two es-
sentials for a happy life in all kinds OF
w.ather-"Gumptiou and Grit" You can
not afford TO miss him.
Reserved seats al the association build
ing any time Monday.
The seventh number Of the star Course
will take place Friday night, the Ridge
way Concert Company appearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
OTHERS TO BE ARGUED.
motherhood of st. Andrew.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
local council OF the Brotherhood Of St
Andrew will be held tomorrow evening
Irlhruarv 10Th. at SI5 o'clock I'm the parish
bcuse ~ All Saints church, Madison and
Grace streets. As the constitution Of the
local council has been changed 50 that
hereafter every brotherhood man in the
citv shall be "a member OF the local coun-
eli IL is hoped that every member OF
The brotherhood will endeayor to be pres
ent al this meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
NEWPORT NEWS.
Association Banquet.
other Mention.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February IS
(Special)-The Business-Men's Associa-
ton Of Newport News will give its an
nual banquet at Hotel Warwick Monday
night. The Committee on Arrangements
promise an occasion that will surpass in
every respect all former banquets given
bv the association The speakers VIII be
ral-Superintendent Walter \. Post.
or the Newport News Ship-building ana
Dry-Dock Company. Mr.. Il. q. Bickford'
one OF the leading lawyers In this section
OF the State: CommOnwealth'a-A Attorney
j. X. NJ. NewyOn. Mr.. Robert +. orr. MT.
j. A. Hirshberg. and Mr.. W. B. Vest.
president of the association, who Will IN
troduce the speakers. President NcKin-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

ley and Mr.. Coils =. Huntington who
were invited 10 be present, sent letters
os regret that their affairs would prevent
their attendance. Chauncey Nj. Depow
was invited. but he has not been heard
from Governor Tyler is also among the
invited guests who have not sent re-
sponses.
on Wednesday night. Washngton's
Birthday. the G. +. Huntington Rcpuhli-
can League Club will give its annual BAN
Quet at the Casino. Elaborate arrange
ments have been made for the occasion.
The programme for the twenty .thi I'd
annual convention OF the Virginia Young
Mems Christian associations of Virginia.
which meets in Hampton March 81 10 Jth
al the First Methodist Episcopal church,
has just been completed. The music for
the occasion will be I'm charge of Charles
+. Townson. secretary Of the Pennsylya-
MIA railroad department.
The city to-day paid the laborers on
the sewer system nearly 5000 for work
done.
The cable lines between Old Point and
the Rip-Raps are still interrupted. and
there is no direct telegraph or telephone
connection between this city and Norfolk.
The American liner Paris was success
fslly placed in the dry-dock at the ship
yard this afternoon.
The British steamship Inl ami Of the
United States Shipping Company. IS now
overdue at this port nine days. rhe ves-
SCI sailed from Glasgow Scotland. Jauu.
airy 18th. and has not been reported on
the voyage at all.
The Old Dominion steamer Virginia
Dare arrived here this afternoon with
freight from Norfolk This is the vessel
which plies regularly between Norfolk
and Suffolk but owing % the thickness
Of the ice in Nansemol1 river is unable
10 go on her route.
Another theatre project is announced.
Now several New Y0rl. men. VINO lave
capital and theatrical experience. propose
TO build a 10000 house this not including
stage and house-furnishings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
His Feet Erostbilten.

The ambulance was called yesterday
afternoon at o'clock to The Union Depot,
vtere Dr. Gwathmey founl colorcd
mas, named Tom Robins, whose feet weie
,rbern being no hospital In FredericlSs-
,,,,ya no was brought here for treatment
Ia rcw he is at the almshouse. The
Th,'.icians say that one Of ms feet and
rchollv 10th will have 10 be an.pntated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
A., ,foxbv Gets the Appointment.

Mr.. Ernest Mosby has received the ap-
polntment to the interneship in the
iTrnited states Marine Hospital. at Bos-
TON This appointment. which is cow
sidarod tho hest in the gift OF the Mcdi-
cal College OF virginia. is made by Dr..
Francis ". Upshur, subject 10 the fp-
nroval of the faculty. Mr. Mosby VIII not
leave for Boston until September.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Secretary Chivers Here.

Rev. Or. +. T.. Chivers, general secre-
tary of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
of America. was i'm the city for a
few hours yesterday. ana left In the after
neon for Chicago. Dr. Chivers had
conference with members Of the EXecu-
tive Committee i'm charge OF the arrange
mcnts for the meeting OF the great con-
vention in this city in July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Hospital Board to Meet.

There will be "A meeting Of the Ladies'
Board OF Managers at the Virginia Hos
pital on Tuesday. February 2lst. at u
O'Clock. The meeting was postponed from
last Tuesday ON account OF bad weather.
Every member Is requested TO be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
FEARS AT FREDERICKSBURG.
An lee Gorge Has FOrmed-Iiigh
Water.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February
.-Cspecial) ice in the river broke
up this evening and. as was feared, has
gorged. The water is steadily rising, and
drizzling rain IS falling. Beyond slight
destruction to wharf property the gorge
has not yet caused any material damage,
but If the ice remains as it is till morn
ing. thus allowing the up-river water 10
reach here before the gorge is broken,
the loss will be very great. The river at
this writing is 10 feet above high tide
and rising at the rate Of about ) inches
an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
"Gumptfon and Grit"

The fifth number Of the Members
Course will take place In Association
Han tomorrow night. Dr. Lyman b.
Spcrry. OF Oberlin, o.. humorous Zee
trrer Of national fame will deliver his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

WORK TO SAVE THE SOUTHERN.

Successfully Uscd 10 BrcnIS
o. channel and the Structure Hcavf-
D, Misunderstanding Steadily at
loIumbia-Situation in Detail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

-. conditions existing in Richmond
,ng nom tho flood in the river have
--ouo within thirty-sIN hours no
... No sufficient Importance TO make
worthy Of coneratuaU0u or of COM
r.tion.
..e grcat ico-goree in the river had not
SEN at midnight The waterfront
che lowest portions of Main street
Rockets and of Frauklin near the
rls; Market. are stin under water The
. is suu packed mp against Mayo's
-.lee and the danger of that structure
which bias already been greatly injured
being destroyed in whole or in part. was
as imminent 40 late hour last night. or
more imminent. than ever. Many huu-
irc5s Of cellars 70 stores. warehouses.
and residences are filed with water
Families ere still unable 10 return TO the
homes from which they were driven Icy
gill, eucr0aching waters.
Tho streets are stil i'm darkness, save
pr an occasional g7s-lamp Many busi-
a.ss-houses are without electric lights,
..t many have % depend upon Gas. or
petroleum. or candles. Fortunately, the
....s-. rsv. s,,bs.5e5 sufficiently, IN allav
. -- rara-5irr rhe GAS s1pDlv being cYt
re-
-.-.at-car service is very greatly ham,
..-.f The principal lines are operating
.1. water on the tracks of the Richmond
.vay and Electric Company prevents
,.. mining ~ through cars ON Main and
Franklin streets.
EFFORTS To IMPROVE CONDITIONS
a.,emr+s 10 improve conditions were
..- wanting DYNAMITE was used I'M blow
liz tut the ice packed between the South
.-r railway and Nlavo's bridge. The pres
.... AGAINST the former structure was
....r rae.o~e5 and u is believed that bv
7.-r channel through which the
v...~ ooYld flow freely the des-rlction of
-.. bridge or lis serious injury. was
...I. This also helped conditions S
-..r9'- bridge.
-r cellars were pumped out after the
-.- raced4d somewhat Yesterday after
.r and merchants and warehousemen
il. a.
t.s.r rreeable results Of the overflow Their
..-s-- WAS nor datteriug.
-..aa- lies solely i'm the gorge extending
.....-,. .oro.s the river from point a
....-. r.-tarce baloy the vbarves OF the
... Dominion Steamship Company. The
""'i t' CoIuIAD-a is low II zen al u"S
yesterday and last night the river was
.. -.- feet above io"-""tei marx.
THE GORGE NOT BROKEN.
Nothing has been done 10 remove the |
-.. 40 the lower end Of this city Per-
-- ,.-bine- can be done. though ON this !
,.. .t.r. 10 di,.ersi,,, of o,i,io, =,
.,. t.iiae of e,er,. ono ar an familiar |
.,. .r. water and experienced I'm other |
.---..-. that there is little or no hone Of
vement until the gorge disappears.
.. ia. oarrfad ONT bv q flood from nm the
.... .-.,, 5sr,s,,s ,o,et first he dome
-....,.,. -, ,t,. oi+,. chou. tt,o .,,,o.
Co. nil, anu. l..,,,o,,.. d.. .,,...,...,
80, ',,.- '.,,,l,,~,. -. -
........ NIL, ,,e,,. ,,,.,,, ,,,at ,,,r,tC,, 80
..-. ,.tt,h iios t.io,,. ,l,. ,.oi..t -
...,,srer+ Vatarmep saw the damaco
.......-,, from, the breal,ine ~ the eoroo
10 .t,..,.. ,.,.,..i,.i,. t.. l.,,,.,.,,,,,,.
DAMAGE ALREADY DONE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
President M Nome Again.

WASHINGTON. u. C.. February IS
The President and party returned to
Washington az o'clock this morning.
from their trip to Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
POST OFFICE BILL
PROPOSITION TO EXTEND PNEUMA-
TIC-TUBE SYSTEM DEFEATED.
The STAR NAIL ROUTE ABUSES.
Provision Against SubIettinG of
Bids-Tributes TO Deceased Con-
gressmen-appropri for New
BuiIdings at Annapolis.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February IS
The Senate spent most Of the day on the
post-ofice appropriation bill, bur failed to
complete f. After animated discussion
of the pneumatic system, Mr.. Cullom's
amendment. increasing the appropriation
for this purpose, and designed to extend
the system 10 Chicago was tabled.
a spirited controversy arose over the
Senate amendment that star route bidders
shall reside on the routes where the ser
vice is 10 be performed Mr.. Money, Of
Mississippi said this would result i'm
leaving many star routes without service,
as there would be no local bidders.
SPECULATIVE BIDDING.
Mr.. Pasco. Of Florida, said steps should
be taken 70 break up this speculative
bidding in star routes. He said he had seen
the service carried on in manner un-
worthy of the government, as a result OF
the system OF sIbletting.
The amendment was allowed 10 stand.
with a suggestion from Mr. Jones Of
Arkansas. that the conferrees provide
against subletting Of star route bids
a number of bills or minor Importance
We're passed early i'm the day.
At 1 o'clock tributes 10 the memory of
the late Representative Simpkins, of Mas
sachusetts. We're pronounced.
AT 4:lj Il. NJ. the Senate adjourned
House of Representatives.
The House to-day spent two hours upon
the naval appropriation bill without
making any progress. and devoted the
remainder Of the session 10 eulOgies upon
the life and public services OF the late
Representative NOrthWay. of Ohio.
The paragraph IN the bill relating 10 the
Naval Academy, against which Mr.. Mudd
Republcan). OF Maryland raised a point
of order yesterday, was stricken out. the
point OF order being sustained. Mr.. Mudd
then moved an additional appropriation
of $4,000 FOR the completion OF the build
ings at the academy, authorized in the
last naval bill. The amendment was not
voted upon.
During the morning hour n bill was
passed for the relief of George 4. Dickel |
K CO.. of Nashville. Tenn.
At 3.20 +. NJ the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

CONCLUDED on PAGE TRNl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

In the United States senate on the 18th
the peace treaty was received from the
president and referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations. Adjournment
was then taken out OF respect TO the
memory of the late Senator Morrill,. In
Tie house the time was occupied in con-
eidering the bill to define and punish
crimes in the district Of Alaska and pro-
vide code of criminal proceedings for
the district. Resolutions of respect 10
the memory of the late Senator Morrill,
were adopted.
Robert Porter, special commissioners
Of the treasury department, pictures a
bright future for Cuba.
State legislatures convened in Illi-
nois, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado
New York. Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
A. X. Willis, n farmer living near
Brighton, Col. was robbed OF $1,000
which he had in a bureau drawer.
4 Missouri Pacific passenger train
was derailed near Jefferson City, Mo-,
and Engineer Charles Clawsen and
Fireman Zoll were killed.
The indeterminate sentence act has
been declared to be unconstitutional by
the supreme court Of Massachusetts.
Julius G. Burrows was renominated
for United States senator 10y the Mich
igan legislature and Cushman X. Davis
by the Minnesota and Eugene Hale by
the Maine legislatures.
A txrttt,,r ,,apar apt,, him. ha.,,
launched at Holyoke, Mass, with cap
ital Of Sl0,000,o00
In accordance with a New Year GUS
tom President Faure, OF France, has
issued pardons to CAT persons con-
demned by court-martial.
Two men and one woman were killed
and seven children fatally wounded ly
an explosion Of Mauser ammunition at
Matanzas. Cuba.
Miss Olive Harrington Sampson,
daughter OF Rear Admiral Sampson,
was married 10 Henry Harrison Scott.
OF San Francisco, in Glen Ridge, Nj.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley
gave the first state dinner Of the sea-
son in honor Of the members Of The cab
met and their ladies'.
Gen. Otis issued a proclamation in
Manila saying it is the intention of the
United States TO draw from the Fill
pinos as much of the military force OF
the islands as is possible and TO seek the
establishment Of the most liberal gov
eminent, in which the Filipinos will
have as full a representation as the
maintenance Of law and order Will per-
mi
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

Floods have destroyed the crops and
tbousapds OF natives are starving in the
province of Szecheun. China.
Many Of the unacclimated Americans
Mt Havana are seriously i'll with fever.
Schneider. the Pole who murdered a
German bakers assistant in London by
throwing him inside an oven. was exc
cuted at Newgate.
The Italian steamer Voorwarts was
wrecked on the Cornwall coast and IL
Of the crew were drowned.
In proclamation 10 the Cuban army
Gen. Gomez advises against disbanding
until they are paid.
III Reconcentrado. the newspaper or
gan in Havana of Cuba libre." says
that Zecarias Bresmes, Spanish judge.
now a fugitive from Havana, was the
leader in the plot which resulted In
the destruction OF the Maine, and also
gives the names OF his assistants.
Advices from Manila say that all the
Spaniards in Balabac have been assas-
sinated by the insurgents except the
women.
The French ship Anglers was wrecked
in the North sea. and five of those on
board were drowned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
Personal Anp POLITICAL.

Impressive funeral services over the
late Senator Justin s. Morrill,. Of Yer
mont. were held in the United States
senate chamber.
Public funeral services over the re-
mains OF the late ambassador from
Mexico to the United States. Don Matias
Romero, were held ut Washington.
Judge William Paterson. aged 81,
died al his home in Perth Amboy. y.
j. He was five times elected mayor OF
Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Mabel Barnett, only child OF the
poet. James Russell Lowell. died at her
home al Elmwood. Mass. aged 81 years
The body Of the late United States
Senator Justin Smith Morrill, arrived
at Montpelier. VI, lay in state In
the capitol. aud after funeral services
was placed In vault in the cemetery
beside his wife.
George EscoI Sellers died nj his home
near Chattanooga. Tenn, aged Oh years
He was said 20 be the original OF Mark
Twain's celebrated character.
Daniel La Forte. known by his In
dian name as Te-hcs-la, president OF
the Six Nations. died on the reservation
near Syracuse, n. Y, aged &c years.
Hon. William a. Schultz died in a
street car al Lancaster, o. lie was pro-
bate judge. and in 1895 and 1896 he
served in the treasury department at
Washington.
At the democratic legislative caucus
in Raleigh. y. c.. a resolution was
unanimously adopted that none but
white men be employed.
State legislatures convened in Mime
sofa. North Dakora. South Dakota, Ne
braska and California.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

The population Of India increases at
the rate Of 100000 annually.
Profanity is forbidden by both the
army and the navy regulations of the
United States.
Charles Newton. Of bradford. Pa.
was blown to pieces while shooting an
oil well al Orchard Park.
President Snow, Of the Mormon
church, says the law against poiyg-
amy is being strictly obeyed in Utah.
The senior senator from Connecticut
Orvill II. Platt. Is over n years old. and
his colleague, Joseph T. lIawley, Is
over 70.
The population OF the earth at the
time OF Emperor Augustus is estimated
AT 54,o00,O00. II is now estimated TO be
about l,5s0,o0o.0oo.
Six conyicts. driven mad by idleness.
were taken from the Kings county peni-
Tertiary in New York to- asylums for
the criminal insane.
The Miller Electric Construction
company OF Pittsburgh. Pm, has in.
vented new plan for utilizing the
power Of Niagara falls.
Services in commemoration OF the
founding OF Christ church. Salem
street, us years ago. were held in the
meeting house I'm Boston.
The extension OF American authority
in the Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico
will lead 10 the abandonment Of some
military posts in this country.
There are now 10000 head OF cattle
beit.y fed for market on the line OF he
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe railroad.
and the majority of these cattle are
destined for Cuba.
Brig Gen. Harrison q. Otis. now serv-
ing In the Philippines. enlisted in the
civil war with President Mckinley In
the Twcnty-third Ohio. Private Me
Kinley rose 60 be brcvet major and
Private Otis a colonel.
The Spanish brig Gabriel. from Car
denas. arrived at Corunna, having on
board ten OF the crew Of the American
bark EVE Reed, Capt. J. ID. sieelmaD.
from New York. which Is lost. The
crew were rescued near the island Of
bermuda.
King Humbert. of Italy. has signed n
decree amnestying or reducing the
punishment of the rioters who took
part In the disturbances last spring.
About 700 persons who were sentenced
by court-martial and about 1000 who
were condemned by civil courts have
been liberated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
GREETINGS EXCHANGED.
Throngs OF Callers Attend the New
Year Reception Mt the
white House.

Washington, Jan. 3.-The president
and Mrs. Mckinley received the sea-
sons greetings Monday from the great
throng of callers representing every
branch of public life, who attended the
white house reception. Ii was the first
time since the present administration
began that circumstances permitted
the observance of this custom, and this,
as we'll as she happy and propitious cir
cumstancts under which the year be-
gins. added to the interest and enjoy
ment surrounding the event. 1t was
an ideal mid-winter day, the air crisp
and brscing, and the ground covered
with sEow. The executive mansion was
olabordtely decorated for the event, a
wealth OF cut flowers, palms. potted
plants and ferns transforming the
apartments into bowers of shrubbery
and bloom. In the receiving line with
the president and Mrs. Mckinley were
the members OF the cabinet and the
cabinet ladies'. while back OF the line
stood many ladies from the army, navy,
congressional and judicial circles.
Among the most notable figures In the
line of callers were the foreign ambas-
sndors and ministers. In their rich Dip
lomntic uniforms. Officers of the army
and navy also were in full uniform. Civ
ing n brilliancy and dash TO the occa.
sion. The army group which attracted
most attention. was made up OF Mai.
Gems Miles Shnfter and Lawton and
Brig Gen. Corbin. who. after greeting
The presidential party. were invited 10
join the receiving party. The recep-
ton lasted something over two hours.
and was in every way a successful and
happy ushering In OF the new year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

Events OF Interest and Importance I'm
Foreign Lands.

While there have been no great wars In
the old world during 1855, the contests OF
diplomacy and politics have been none the
less conspicuous and far-rcachlng IN their
results. The most significant OF Them has
be~n the competition OF the great powers
0Ner the PARTITION Of the ancient empire OF
China and the dcfrauding OF Japan out OF
the fruits OF TIA war which u 40 Justly
earned The treaty between these two
oriental nations mad hardly been nego.
tiated before the scramble OF the powers
began. Russia was the FIRST ~ the field
and to secure an outlet for It's Trans Sibe-
ran road and an open port the year round
obtained from China the cesslon OF Ia
Lien-wan ana Port Arthur, The brea king
up OF German mission In Shantung was n
pTetcxt for Germany TO make iis grab OF
territory. IL secured the port OF Kiao Chou
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
nu--la No, Embarrn..ea.

st. Petersburg, Jan. Am imperial
decree just issued directs the payment
OF 75,o00.0o0 roubles out Of the free
cash reserves In the imperial treasury
for the redemption OF large portion Of
the state debt TO the Imperial bank.
The issuance Of the ukase Is regarded
as disprovng the reports spread
abroad Of Russia's embarrassment and
OF her efforts TO contract a loan. II il
declared on trustworthy authority that
the question of loan in no way en-
cages the governments attention, and
that the suggestions TO the contrary
emanate from Representatives Of the
financial world who increasingly i'd
dress loan propositions TO Russia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
Hood's pile cure biliOusness. indigestion.
beware OF Ofntments for Cnturrh
That Contain Mercury,

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often ten fold to the good you can possibly
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o.. contains no mercury, and is taken inter
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mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure bc sure you get the gem
uine. IL is taken internally, and made IN
Toledo. Ohio. by +. j. Cheney & Go. Test,
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best