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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
THE COCKADE CITY.
street Improvement Bids-sun"as
school statistfcs-BrIefs.

PETERSBURG. VA, April H.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Street Committee. Of which
Mr.. w. II. Talley is chairman, met this
morning. and opened the several bids
which had been received for paving GER
tain streets. as authorized by the Com
mon Council. Granite blocks are 10 be
used on the grade on Sycamore street
between Bollingbrook and Old streets.
and on Second between Bolllngbrook and
River streets On Bollingbrook, from Sc
cond 70 Sycamore, and on Sycamore, from
Bollingbrook 10 Oak street, vitrfied
bricks are to be laid, on proper founda-
ton. There were six bids, involving diff
ferent prices for different qualities. the
bids were all placed in the hands or the
City Engineer for arrangement ana pro-
per calculations, TO be presented 10 the
committee tonight. The committee WIN
report the facts with recommendations
10 the Common Council tomorrow night
and until then. 1t is probable. no DEFINITE
information as 10 the successful bidder
or bidders will be made public.
The Common Council tomorrow night
will also pass upon two very important
ordinances, introduced thirty days ago
one touching the terms, provisions, condi-
tons restrictions. and limitations OF ral-
ways 10 be built on our streets ana nav
ing special reference to the street railway
soon to be constructed here; the other In
relation TO surface and underground
structures and works, in streets which
the city shall determine TO grade or pave.
Mrs r. a. Crump widow OF Robert
Crump. died yesterday at her residence
on west High street. Of consumption al
ter a prOtracted illness. She was most
estimable lady and widely known. she
leaves three daughters and two sons the
latter Mr.. Benjamin Crump of this city
and e. a. Crump Of Waynesboro'. va,
The regular monthly meeting or the
Methodist Sunday-School Association or
this city was held Sunday afternoon In
the church at Ettrick. The attendance
was large. and the exercises were very
interesting. Rev G. T. Green gave de-
lghtful and Instructive "chalk-talk.'
committee Of one from each school was
appointed to recommend for the next
year. TO be elected at the annual meeting
Of the association in May.
The organization Of the schools as re-
ported yesterday, is as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18

Mr.. Macomber who resides &; Quincy Street,
SOmcrville Dist, Boston, had been afflicted with
a deepseated structure close TO the bladder; u
was 80 tight and irritable that for hours he would
strain in his cndeavor 10 pass s,s water, and the
suffering which he endured is impossible for one
20 describe. During one Of these severe attacks
Mr. MacOmbcr called physician 20 draw the
water. He WAS ordered 10 one Of the large hos
pitals I'm Boston for operation, but ~ he had hyc
wears previously undergone an operation in the
anne hospital he declined 10 again submit TO
.uch torture.
About this time he heard Of the famous Solvent
Nltcraus method. which prOmlHca the patient
,O-itiye cure without submitting him 10 the
orture Of tire surgeons knife. This plan ~
ppealed 20 his judgment That he AT once Oh
iincd the Solvent Altcrans. lie found It to u,
painless method, and he easily employed IN
anne, thus saving the extra expense OF proief
iOnal attendance. IN one month hr. Macombc
yas fully cured. During the use OF the sOlVen
Alteiaus he attended ~ lis business every uaN
The expense was small, rnd yet the result wa
10y and delight for the structure was gone; ~
Instruction. the tenderness and the straining
hoi u were found u he II thing OF the past.
Tie SOlyen. Alterans method IL an Improve
nent upon the old fashioned operation. IL Is
home treatment which can be employed withou
particle OF pain Fun particulars IN regar'
10 this marvellous method are puhiished In an
illustrated book called solvent Alterans." ms
book Is intended for gratuitou- distrlbuton ana
a copy OF the same can be obtained iree OF AL
cost by merely sending your name aud address
10 tho Empire Medical Company, $50 Z smith
Building, Boston, Mass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
FIRE IN LONDON FLATS.
Holocaust Like That of WindsOr
Hotel Narrowly Ayerted.


LONDON, April 1.-THE British me-
tropolis narrowly escaped a calamity to-
day, which might have rivalled the hor-
rors witnessed at the destruction by fire
recently of the Windsor Hotel, in New
York city.
HYDE Park Court, Albert Gate, one Of
the finest and most fashionable blocks Of
residential flats, overlooking the famous
Rotten Row, caught fire at $50 O'Clock
this morning. The building, which is
eleven stories high, was built by the no.
torious Jabez Spencer Balfour. the for
mer member of Parliament, who was re-
sponsible for the collapse OF the Liberia
tor Building Association and other COM
panies, by which thousands OF people
were ruined and who is now undergoing
a sentence of fourteen years penal servi-
tude as result of his conviction on
charges OF fraud. 1t practically adjoins
the house occupied by Sir Herbert Nay
lor-Leyland Baronet. Liberal member Of
Parliament for the South Port Division
Of Lancashire. whose wife was Miss Jen-
ME Chamberlain, Of Cleveland, o.
The fire broke out in the lower part or
the building and spread up the elevator
shaft with great rapldity. The flames ep-
veloped the upper stories before their oc-
cupants were aware OF the DANGER NHSh
the alarm was raised the affrighted SER
wants dropped from the top windows TO
veranda on the ninth story.
The defective arrangements Of the Lon
don fire brigade were again demonstrated.
and even when the fire-escapes reached
the scene they were too short to reach
the people in the upper stories, who only
escaped with the greatest difficulty while
the residents OF the lower stories stream
ed out OF the building. carrying what they
could OF their belongings.
The flames were not under control until
o'clock, when the upper part OF the
structure was Quilted.
1t is considered lucky that the fire oc-
Cured in daylight. as otherwise it would
have resulted in loss Of life.
All the floors were supposed to be fire.
proOf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
DEATH OF BISHOP wATTERsON.
Sudden Demise of Head or the
Columbus Diocese.

COLUMBUS, O., April H.-Right Rev.
John Ambrose Watterson, Bishop Of the
Diocese Of Columbus, died suddenly at his
home here to-day.
Bishop Watterson had been in ill-health
for some time, but his death was unex-
pected. He had prepared to go TO Europe
next month for rest, and made trip
TO Washington TO confer with the apos-
tolic delegate, returning TO Columbus
Saturday night.
1t is now thought that the funeral will
be held Thursday and the remains buried
under the altar of ST. Joseph's Cathedral
Right Rev. John Ambrose Watterson,
ID. D.. was born May q, 1874, in Blairs-
Vile. Pa. He was ordained TO the priest
hood in Pittsburg and appointed pro-
lessor in 81. Marys College, being made
president in 1877. He was appointed
Bishop of Columbus and consecrated Au-
gust s, 1850. He was relative of Henry
Watterson, Of Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
SMALLPOX IN CHARLOTTE, n. c.
Boarding-HouseN Near Centre of City
0uarantined-No Alarm.

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. April Nv. A.
Sossamon, commercial salesman. came
in from a trip last Wednesday and went
to his boarding house sick. Yesterday 1t
developed that he had a full-blown case
Of smallpox. The Dixon House, where
he stopped is near the centre OF the
city and has a large list OF boarders,
all OF whom were promptly quarantined,
while the house was put under guard
Or. Long OF Statesvi.le. the State small
pOx inspector. Is here to-day TO aid the
municipal authorities in taking precau-
tionary measures. Mr.. Sossanon Will be
sent to the pest-house. an institution built
a few days ago for just such an emer-
gency. There is absolutely no alarm IN
town.
4 big yellow flag waves over the gate
way OF the house. The quarantined in
mates spent the afternoon on the 'front.'
veranda, enjoying the spring air ana car
rying on long-distance conversations WIN
acquaintances, who would stop al the
gate to exchange greetings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
A SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
Supposed Plumber from Toronto
Cuts His Throat with Glass.

VALDOSTA. GA, April i7..-Robcrt NIL
Ter. supposed 10 be a plumber. originally
from Toronto. but lately working at Bir-
mingham, Ala. and Jacksonville. Fla,
committed suicide I'm a most sensational
manner here to-day. He arrived here last
viOr attracted the attention OF the Chief
OF Police. and he was locked up. pending
an examination into his mental condition.
This morning he began calling loudly Tor
the taller. and screaming murder" at
the top OF his voice. His cries attracted
a crowd in front OF the fail window As
the people stood looking at him. Miller
deliberately cut his throat with a piece
Of broken window glass. making repeated
slashes. IL was impossible TO reach him
pipe and jugular-yell were severed, and
he died In few minutes Last night he
asked the jailer 20 notify his mother Ia
Toronto II anything happened 10 him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
RAILROAD NEWS.
President Ingalls, Here To-Night-A
Richmond RaiIronder Uonored

PRESIDENT NJ. +. ingalls,. OF the Chesa-
pedke and Ohio and Big Four passed
through the city IN his private car yes
tefday. He was joined here by General
Manager stevens. OF the Chesapeake and
ONO, ana the two officials went down TO
Newport News. After inspecting the
chesapeake and Ohio Improvements there
they viii come up 20 Richmond. reaching
here to@night Mr.. ingalls, will spend the
night mere and tomorrow. probably.
'e1VihS tomorrow night for Cincinnati.
A. the session IN Detroit last week Of
IaiIroad air-brake men. Mr.. ". +. Brod-
max, general air and car-brake inspec-
TOT OF the Auantic-Coast Line. was elect
ca president. Mr.. BrodnaX Is from this
Guy. though his headquarters are now at
wilmington. lie is very young man
70 occupy so important a position. but IS
one or the most efficient officials Of the
road. He is "a graduate Of the Mechanics
institute Of Technology Of this city. and
was al one time employed at the Rich
mond Locomotive Works.
Colonel James S. Wilson. equipment
agent Of the Chesapeake and Ohio. has
lust returned from "A trip 10 Florida. Near
Jacksonville Colonel Wilson visited an
ostrich farm, and was greatly interested
IN the giant birds. About 100 Ostriches
sale al prices ranging as high az 500
apiece Colonel Wilson did not buy any.
1t Is understood that the Chesapeake
4 and Ohio viii put on two additional trains
| about May 18th. The trains are made
necessary by reason Of the remarkably
heavy passenger traffic. The travel over
the Washington Cincinnati line IS said to
be heavier than ever before in the history
OF the road
The Chesapeake and Ohio will on April
9th put on between Cincinnati and Jersey
city four new yellow sieepers The travel
on The line Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
from Washington and Cincinnati is ex-
trcmcly heavy.
Mr. De Witt Smith, Of New York, presi-
dent OF the Richmond. Petersburg and
Carolina railroad and Mr. James + Nc
Donald. the contractor for the construc-
ton OF the road are at the Jefferson.
10 is the intention Of Mr. Mcdonald to
hurry the work all possible.
Mr.. r. b. Seymour. chief engineer Of
The Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina,
has taken permanent office in the Cham
Der of Commerce building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
HILL CITY COTTON-MILLs.
To Double Their Capacity-Dr.
Jaeger Fined.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April H-(Speclal)
The Board Of Directors of the Lynchburg
Cotton Mill. one of the largest plants of
the kind in the South, have determined
to double the capacity Of the mill. and
efforts in that direction will be made at
once.
What was thought might prove a sem
sation In the Mayors Court this morning
was shorn Of anything approaching il
when the case of DR.. A. Jaeger was call
ed. His counsel. Judge Nelson, OF Camp
bell county, pleaded guilty on behalf Of his
client. The Mayor then imposed a fine
or $40, and stated that as Judge Nelson
had promised that there would not be any
repetition of the offence, which was that
OF abusing Bishop Randolph. OF Southern
Virginia. he would not require Dr. Jaeger
TO furnish bond for his good behavior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
THE SECOND LOUISIANA.
Presentations I'm savannah To Gene-
raj and Mrs. Gordon.

SAVANNAH, GA. April 1.-THE en-
listed men OF the Second Louisiana Reg
iment. which command will be MUSTER
ed out Of the service mere tomorrow, this
afternoon called upon Brigadier- General
W. w. Gordon, at his residence. and made
presentations TO the General and his wife
in neat speeches General Gordon was in
command OF the brigade IN which tho
Second Louisiana served. Mrs. Gordon
endeared herself TO the soldiers by her
tender care Of sick volunteers during the
war. She not only gave money for their
comfort. but personally nursed the sick
and buried the dead. The enlisted men
visited the General, under command Of
a nOn-commissiOned officer There Is
considerable hard feeling between tho
officers and men. and tomorrow when
they are mustered out, the officers will
not be present on the ground. nor will
the officers and men go home together,
but the two classes will travel In sepa-
rate trains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
SAMOAN HIGH COMMISSION.
All the Members Now In Washing
ton-Confcrence To-Day.

WASHINGTON, April E.-Ex-Minister
Bartlett Trip. the American member OF
the Samoan Commission. arrived here this
evening from his home. in lankton' 5. D.
He will have a conference with the Presi-
dent and Secretary-of-St Hay to-mor-
row. when his instructions will be given
him. The entire commission-Baron Stern
berg. Mr.. Eliot, and Mr.. Trlpp-will be
entertained at luncheon tomorrow by
Secretary Hay. when some preliminary
discussion over the negotiations may oc-
cur. While there has been no meeting
OF the commission. 1t is understood that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY,
Sup't Thompson Gives the Commits
si0ners An Interesting Exhibition.


s REGULAR meeting OF the BOARD of
1-i~. Cor,,,ts.i,,ors ,,.,e ia =, 49,.
....... 80, - a. u" ''l'l ~
D" ii 'Ie Nlly nan lasl night al o'oJ
Clock Those present were Messrs.
John IT, Frischkorn (presidenD and
,fe-.re I, O. Jenlins Toeenb 7. l,.,.
Jam.. r. Sbernard Cb9rlct II ,ra,.lC..'
and q n Ta,-ior cornroissio,,erg. 49,
Engineer w PniIer+ Aeeigta,,t So
re,r d. a. shaw. Sunerinfendcnt--o'f- liz
Alarm. 1t- n Tborpneo, a-d 60. u -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
Average Average

Amount Of money collected during the
month 1878.
Right Rev. A. VI. Randolph, d. D.
Bishop of this diocese. delivered two very
able sermons in this city on Sunday 10
crowded congregations-in the morning at
St. Johns church. where he confirmed
twenty-four persons, and at night at
Grace church, where he confirmed thir-
teen.
Mr.. c. b. Gill, Of Southside Council, NO.
2sS. and Mr.. r. ". Kruse, Of Sycamore
Council No. 70j will attend the Grand
Council. Royal Arcanum, which meets to-
morrow in Richmond. as representatives
Of the order in this city.
There was quite a severe frost through
out this section this morning but the
weather being very dry, it is not thought
any damage was done.
There has been d marked advance in
the prices Of lumber with the past few
months The vast quantities now being
cut along the line Of the Richmond, Pc
tersburg and Carolina railroad, almost at
our very doors, so directly through the
city to supply big orders from the North.
The quarries Of the Petersburg Granite
Company will be reopened very soon to
fill the $4,000 contract recently awarded
the company by the government for fur
nishing granite TO build the sea-walls at
the Annapolis Academy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
E{eOHAG4 b Rsxrxe
" ABSOLUTELY PUgE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome

Laird; Vidette. William Mitchell. The
following members were elected delegates
10 the Grand Camp OF United Confede-
rate Veterans. which meets in Charles
ton. ). G. May lith: William a. Ander-
son, j. Scott Moore. and j. Preston
Moore; alternates. w. c. Stuart, John T.
Wilson. and r.. ii. Barclay.
Professor Harry ST. g. Tucker. Of
Washington and Lee University, has re-
ceived the marble bust by Sculptor VAL
entine OF his father. Hon. John Ran
the reading-room OF the j. Randolph
Tucker Hall at the University when the
building shall have been completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
ARc,NUmrEs TO MEET TODAY.
greetings at Murphy's Last Night
Committees AT Work.

Committees az work.
tae advance guard OF the Arcanum
-.a.. came in last evening, and many
'.,--ors VI the mystic V. NJ. c. greeted
Vie another al Murphy's and Fords.
".-n AZ those who had arrived 20 be I'm
0ncc upon the Grand Council.
meets at 1 o'clock this afternoon
gre Camp Hail. were Grand Secretary
j. Banks, OF Petersburg, Grand Urea
r a. b. Bolts, OF Fredericksburg.
orator &. G.. Berry OF StauntOn,
sentry W. H. Hurkamp. of Fred
oirE; Representative w. T.. Nernai-
d.. PORTSMOUTH; J. &. u. Kellam. OF
Charles, S. Edward Beach. OF Alex
IT. ]. Briggs. Of the Committee
laws. OF Portsmouth
d. tinance Committee, consisting Of
H.. j.. Taylor Eilyson, j. b. Blanks.
u- Joseph L. Levy. were I'm session last
r All The officers and members bring
No. gratifying reports OF the condition
:, ie order In the State. Numerically
,. laily ana In zeal and loyalty, the
al record has been phenomenal one.
~. reflects great credit upon the official
~lilnIstration.
O,epieme Regent Schryyer and Supreme
vlr Ldngspitt viii arrive to-day, as
al 10y me members OF the Grand Coun-
.r .e session this evening will be chief
on 1pied with reception OF reports from
ms committees. and local councils.
~ ef, union entertainment tomorrow
's1oO night at the Academy prom
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
GENERAL LAwTON's RETURN.
II Doesn't Indicate Failure-AIl That
Was Attempted Accomplished.

WASHINGTON, April l7.--At the War
Department 10 Is stated that the return
or General LawtOn from his expedition
does not indicate the failure Of his cam
paign, but that II is evident that no has
accomplished all that he attempted--tho
capture of the gunboats and the driving
Of the rebels out Of Santa Cruz. When
he left Manila General Lawton took ra-
lions for ten days only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
Germany's Meat-Inspection BiiI.

BERLIN. April 1.-THE Reichstag TO-
day began consideration OF the meat-in-
sDection bill, with small attendance.
the Minister OF the Interior. Count Posa-
dowsky-W ehner, who alone represented
the government. contrary Ia custom. did
not make an Introductory speech The
impression prevails that the keichstag
bill in It's present shape. will not prove
acceptable, as IL is looked upon as favor
ing foreigners. The bill viii DO debated
tomorrow. and will then 90 10 commIt-
tee. where the real fight will begin II
IS questionable whether the government
"a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
At the jefferson.

Among the guests at the Jefferson are
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Cooper. Mr. y. Y.
Cooper, and Mrs. A. G. Zollicofer, all OF
Henderson, n. c. Mr.. John d. Cooper
is one Of the large tobacco dealers Of
Henderson.
Other guests at the Jefferson are Mrs.
William r. Beale, Of Botetourt county,
president OF the Board Of Worlds FAIR
Lady Commissioners from Virginia. and
Messrs. William II. Castle and c. l.. Cas-
tie, Of Honolulu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
Marriage of Nr. PuiIinm and Miss
Campbell.

Mr.. Charles VI. Pullam and Miss Mag
gle Campbell were married last night az
o'clock. by Rev. j. X. Harrison. The
ceremony was performed in the parlors Of
the minister's residence, SOC east Leigh
street owing TO Il recent affection in
the family of the groom. the wedding
was a very simple one, and only the i'm
mediate families and few intimate
friends were present.
Mr.. Pulliam is a worthy young man,
and is associated in the bindery business
with Mr. 5. b. Atkins His bride is
esteemed for her earnest Christian char
acter and sunny disposition. Both are
members of Emmanuel Baptist church. of
which Rev. Mr. Harrison is pastor
Mr. Lee II. Lakewood, who while at
work Saturday al the store Of j. =.
Rose & Co, Tell and was severely in
jured was resting easily yesterday He
fell from a step-ladder while al work.
49, f>err
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
Tyyenty-One Additions.

At the First Presbyterian church on
Sunday morning a great congregation as
sembled for the holy communion. DR..
Kerr preached the sermon and celebrated
communion, assisted by the Rev s. :
Laws, ID. ID. There were twenty-one adj
ditons 10 the church.
At the evening service, after DR.. Kerr's
sermon, Rev. Jean r.. Knatz. OF Paris,
made an eloquent appeal in behalf Of the
work Of the Reformed or Presbyterian
Church OF France.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18
Cured His Structure.
The Famous SuRant-AIteranS Method a
Blessing TO StrlGtured Men.
The Report of the Cure of Mr. E. E. Macom-
Der of Boston is Found TO be Authentic.

The temporary relief which a man obtains by
submitting 10 a surgical operation for structure
t. more than Offset by the suffering which he
must undergo. He should count the cost, and
take into account the chance be is running.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18

iscs TO be very interesting and enter
tanning aflair. The demand for tickets ia
very great
Supreme Deputy c. ~ Busby IS also
present. and IS very popular Arcanum-
ite-zealous. faithful up-to-date. and ell
cient.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18

Herr Pollack, well-known engineer
and electrician, has discovered, says the
Vienna correspondent OF the Daily
Chronicle. a means OF telegraph!ng g. 900
words per hour over a single wire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-18

Book and Job Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Emergency Relief.

The emergency relief of the poor of the
city. supplied through The Stars pound
party. is still going on, and those who have
50 generously contributed in money, food
and other supplies will have the satisfac-
ton Of knowing that hundreds of starving
mouths have been fed and the freezing fur
uishvd with fuel or clothes.
The work of giving relief was closed at
the pound party room today, but the
feature Of the day was the sending out of
two mammoth emergency relief expedi-
tions. carrying good cheer to more than
hundred homes where the inmates had no
way of personally applying to the pound
party rooms or were kept in their homes
by Illness or through humiliation at the
thought of asking for charity.
From today the work first began in the
pound party room in The Star building will
he continued at the Offices of the super
vising principals of the public schools and
through the superintendent of police From
the fund contributed to The Star these Of
ficiaIs have been supplied with money to
care for cases of the most needy character
and known to be deserving of any aid
which can be given. The school officials
named are to especially supply shoes and
clothing. They will not have supply of
food on hand 1t is desired that cases rec
commended to these officials shall have the
greatest merit, and that cases which have
already been supplied shall not again be
given assistance.