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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
LAKE CITY LYNCHING CASE.
MistriaI Expected-The Judge Sheds
Tears i'm Charging the Jury.

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 2l.-The
Lake City lynching case was given to the
jury in Judge Brawley's court this after
noon. At $50 the Jury was still out, and
a mistrial is generally expected.
District-Attorney Lathrop concluded his
argument for the government shortly be-
fore noon. Judge Brawey. I'm delivering
his charge TO the jury shed tears when
referring 10 the horror of the crime, the
outrageous violation OF law, and the
shame incurred by the people OF Lake
City Among other things, Judge Braw-
ley said: III IL be true that this post
master was an incompetent negro, the
community he was appointed TO serve had
grave and just ground for complaint, and
those responsible for his appointment
cannot escape the condemnation OF fair
minded men for the wrong done, but this
Is not the issue in this case"
AT midnight the jury was still out, and
is said TO stand seven for conviction and
five for acQuittal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
SCOTTISH lille.
A Heception-The Guests-Appie crop
Prospect.

sCoTTsvILLE. VA, April I.-(spe-
cial)-The main event Of the week here
was the unique reception given Rev W.
III. Laird and bride (nee Lind. OF Baltl
more) by Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Pereira. at
their suite OF rooms AT the Hotel Abe
marie. on Wednesday night. Nothing
equal 10 this In the way OF an entertain
ment has come of In our town for a
great while. Among the guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. w Gordon Merrlck.
OF GlendOwer; Rev. and Mrs. j. II.
Daniel Dr. J. s. PendletOn and wife. Or.
and Mrs. j. L. Blair. DR.. and Mrs. A. =.
Bowles. Mr. and Mrs ID. II. Pitts. Mr..
and Mrs ID. w. Hancock. Mr.. and Mrs.
+. l.. Fox. Misses Marietta and Lucy
Powers. Miss Pearl Jefferies, Misses Clara
Lewis. Lizzie Moon. Carrie Pendleton.
and Mary Wyman. and Mrs. Boyd. and
Messrs. T. G.. Griffin, J. L. Moon. Jack
son Bool. r. /. Cox, :. X. Gault. Clay
Drewry. Jr., W. A. Shepherd Il. c. Boyd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
MIR. JONES IN NORFOLK.
He VIII Not BE Back Until Next
WecL-SenHtoriaI Conference Notes.


Mr. Claggett Il. Jones. who has charge
OF the senatorial conference headquarters
at Murphy's, went down TO Norfolk yes
terday on private and political business.
The sentiment in favor Of the move
ment for the popular selection Of sena-
torial candidate is said to be stronger
I'm Norfolk than at almost any point in
the state Mr.. Jones will remain in Nor
folk until tomorrow night.
Mr.. Jones cannot be here in charge Of
conference headquarters the early part Of
next week. as his duties as Common
wealth's Attorney of King and Queen
will keep him at court on Monday and
Tuesday, AT least. II is not improbable
that Congressman Jones will be here UNI
iii the return of Mr.. Claggett Jones. The
Congressman Is expected here to-day.
A gentleman from Hanover remarked
yesterday that his county would have a
large and representative delegation al
the conference
"You have heard a great deal about
the strong opposition i'm Hanover 10 the
conference. he said. There IS cOnsid-
cradle opposition. ! do not undertake its
strength Neither do | Cverrate the
strength Of it's advocates when | say that
We're the question 10 come 70 a popular
vote i'm Hanover, the people would vote
for a State convention OF senatorial
primary for the purpose of nominating
a candidate That Is all there is TO it,
1t seems TO be thoroughly well settled
that no attempt will be made by the
conference TO place a candidate in the
field In the past few weeks number
Of the Democrats who are supporting the
movement have expressed their opposi-
tion 10 q nomination being made The
principle Of the popular selection Of
candidate will be distinctly enunciated
and the request for call for conven-
ton will be made of the State Commit
tee. The candidate or candidates must
coma forUar,f later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
GILLIAN is VICTOR.
80, WINS CHEsTERFIELD TREA-
.,u,suIp ny LARGE MAJORITY.
IgRgGULsUllY IN THE FIRST WARD.
,v,rd superintendent Claims Th"t
ue was Deposcd-Ccntrai Commit
orderx Observation-Disclosures
,ommfttcc Making IN the Budget.

,,...rre from Chesterfield county snow
... Dr. Gillian was nominated for the
..ron Of Treasurer OF that county by
-.t1rity OF go votes The total num-
,.~.f votes cast in the county was i,42s.
~r, following gentlemen were nomi-
.... supervisors: h. A. Bowen. Man
.,..r District; Thomas Hewlett, Ma
..a John : Taylor. Vale. J. V. Bur
Bermuda. and A. II. Phaup. Win
a.
~. following Is the vote cast at Win
,.r k Gillian. ISL; Robertson. 10;
r-eau. is2. Flournoy leo; GIL l6o; Cog
l ,a; Mann ~; simms. 81; Phaup 30;
sr -; Cox. 126; Condrey. JOS; Tray
90.
meeting Of the City Central Commit
was held In the Police Court last
.-.t with the following members pres
r ID. L. Toney. chairman; Charles
Irsort. secretary; G. w. Gooding, j. J..
Is ford A. Knorr. a. l.. Simpson. r. T..
Gwen, Augustine Royal, and A. j. Gala
eaer.
SIR. Gooding sprung bomb among the
mmittee by a statement that the meet
g Of the First Ward on Tuesday night
was conducted with irreguarity and,
therefore, II was a question whether Mr..
Handlett was the nominee OF the ward
for the Council. Mr.. Gooding stated spe-
cihcauy that he. as ward superintendent
had not been permitted to preside, ana
another had been elected ia his piact-
The committee therefore voted 'hat "''
Investigation should be held on ntN' i u'
day evening. when a number or VIM
will be examined 10 bring out 'no az
before the committee. There l9 i mn ~
be a lively time. ana no NIUE
among jealous partisaiS' ....r..,,
CONSIDERED THE BUDGET
III t,,,once Committee of the Council
moi last night and spent seNeII IoU's !"
consid,riug the appropriations loI INV
go. .l,,,rfneuts for the present year.
~ r.lolutiou was passed invoking the
,,-lsi5ent of the Council TO call that body
together ON Monday night. when the
midget. with certain Specified changes
will Dee considered.
CAPTAIN O'Brieu stated 10 the commit
foe that Mr. William GratZnowsh was
DESTROYS of building his factory near the
lot occupied by j. &. Hagan. \ motion
was made that the question should De
considered by the Council on Monday
u'-ht
REPRESENTATIVES Of the Manchester
Gravs were present and asked an APP
rropriation for their company. IT was
referred 20 the Council.
Those present were Captain W. W.
Pool. Captain John OBrien, Messrs. John
Is rtz. Matthew Morton, J. r. Green,
and b. l.. Patram.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs A. c.. Cook, S4 Everett street, is
quite .u
llrs e r. Gilbert was improved con-
e.f,aby yesterday.
t.-f.r was received from San Fran
,.... Yesterday by Mr.. A. W. Fair, from
t. s.rs clarence. who is on the United
-.,... steamer Badger. He says he is
v.u and expects 10 be ordered 20 the
philippines
R.. 49, E Burkhoad Will preach at
O.k-Gr,. pust church Sunday morn
.-a.I evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22

BERLIN, April Alan official Of the
German Navy Department says 'hs
United States torpedo-boat Somers. pur-
chased In Germany before tho war, and
now on it, way 20 New York on board
the Atlantic Transportation Line steamer
Manhattan. after the boat had suffered a
series Of mishaps. contains a number %
novel features. OF which the agents OF tho
United States were Informed when sho
was purchased at the Schischau yards,
and he Il OF the opinion that the expert
mental features fully explain the Somers's
fqtlurp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
WANTS PEACE AND THE DEPOT.
4 Chesapeake and ohio Man Opposes
Controversy.

a prominent Chesapeake and Ohio Off
cial. discussing yesterday the structures
Of Major Otway s. Allen, of the Board Of
Aldermen, upon the attitude of the road
regarding the proposed union depot, said:
so far as | am concerned, | do not
wish to censure anybody. l am firmly
convinced there Is no reason for any con-
troversy regarding this matter. | am
convinced. too that the Council. the rail-
road. and the people OF Richmond are to-
gether i'm desiring a new passenger depot.
Let us have peace, and let us have the
DEPOT"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
THE MANCHESTER MISSING Roy.
The "Son of Gypsy Parents" Sent to
Reformatory, May lie He.

For several days a boy about Is years
Of age, son OF well-known widow Of
Manchester. has been missing from his
home. and it Is now said on excellent
authority that he is the same lad that
went to Justice Crutchfeld Thursday
morning and asked TO be sent to the re-
formatOry.
The boy has dark curly hair and dark
skin. He told Justice Crutchfeld that he
was the son Of gypsies. and his parents
We're dead. He told pitiful tale of be-
ing an orphan, and having no friends;
wanted a home at Laurel, where he could
be educated II is stated that the lads
mother will apply 10 the Governor to-day
for a pardon for her son. and will try TO
persuade him 20 come home and remain
there. He gave his name TO the police as
Willie Jones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
GLOUCEsTER's WORK WELL DONE.
Hull Of the PIuton Literally RiddIcd
With B-Pound shot.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. April g.-rho
wreck OF the Spanish torpedo-boat-de-
stroyer Pluton. which was sunk in tho
great battle that resulted in the destruc-
ton OF Admiral Cervera's squadron, was
discovered yesterday about three miles
west Of Moro Castle. I'm eight fathoms OF
water. IL was found by divers from tho
YanktOn. who made a thorough inspec-
side. and with no indication - having
been struck by a heavy shell. as was
originally reported. The vessel however,
IS badly stove and literally riddled with
6-pound shot. Evidently he Gloucester
did her work well that day. for the Plu-
ton Is utterly ruined and no attempt viii
be made 10 raise her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
Funeral of Colonel j. W. Carr.

The funeral OF Colonel ]. w. Carr took
place this afternoon at st. Johns Protes-
tant Episcopal church. after which tho
remains were inferred ip the watts family
buTying-grOund, near the city. The pail
bearers were Captain W. ". Berkeley,
Colonel s. S. Brooke, Lawrence :. Davis,
Captain Taliaferro II. G. Macklin. ". y.
Mechanism, y. w. Jamison, and NJ. III.
RoVgrg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22

The cast which Is 10 present The Lady
OF Lyons" a tho Academy next Tuesday
night for the benefit OF the Woman's
College library IS made up as follows:
Claude Melnotte. Mr.. Henry X. Terry;
Beauseant DIR. Russell Perlberton: Glaris.
Mr.. j. w. Searer. Jr.: Colonel Damas,
Mr.. John s. Eggleston, Mons. Des Cha
pelles, Mr. A. o. Boschen; Gaspar. Mr..
4. Hartwell. Landlord. Mr. N. Freeman:
Pauline. Mrs. Lenore Duke Chandler:
Nine. Des Chapelles. Miss Elizabeth May
Bentley; Widow Melnotte. Miss May
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
To Purchase Water Power.

DANVILLE. VA, April 2l.-(speciall--
Al "A meeting Of the City Council this
evening, II was practically agreed that
the city would purchase the Westbrooks
water power. on the river front. at tho
price Of $4,000. The purchase was rem
may perpetuate it's ownership Of the cleo
trict-ight franchise. power for the sys-
tenn being now secured by lease from
private individuals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
BAPTIST FEMALE UNIVERSITY.
Election of President and Members
of Faculty.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 21.-(Special.)-
Tonight the trustees Of the Baptist Fee
male University here elected as it's presl-
dent Rev. DR.. James c. Blaslngame, a
native Of Georgia and now president OF
Holbrook Normal College, Knoxville. He
will be here in few days. The univer
sity opens the second week In next Sep
TENDER. The following members of the
faculty were also elected tonight: Miss
Sadie Perry. graduate OF Harvard, Latin;
Miss Ida NJ. Poteat. art; Miss Della
Dixon, physiology and hygiene and resi-
dent physician. She IL a sister of Rev.
Thomas Dixon, OF New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
Walter DOrrier, ]. NJ. Moon. and c. b.

Walter Dorrier, J. NJ Moon. and c. b.
Lewis.
The weather all this week has been as
lovely as could be desired, and vegetation
is advancing rapidly. II now seems as "
we will have a full apple crop, as tho
blooms are not quite open yet, and they
are plentiful Complaining IL In full
blast and farmers are 80 busy that the
town Is almost deserted.
Captain John g. Anderson has been
quite sick at his home. near town. for
four or five days past, but Is nov i'm
proving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
IYNCtiBt RIG.
Petition in Bankruptcy-Given Dame
ages.

LYNCHBURG. VA, April 21.-Cspe-
cial)-A petition in bankruptcy was fled
in the Clerks office OF the United States
Court to-day from Joel j. Eandy and
Ballard Y. Bandy doing business in Roa-
noke under the firm name of T. l.. Bandy
q Sons. with liabilities Of A,0li64 and
creditors In Roanoke, Richmond, and
Greensboro. y. G.
In the Circuit Court to-day Jndgs
Whittle presiding, the jury In the case Of
John w. Cnrue's AdministratriS vs. Din
gee. Weinman 81 CO.. I'm which the dam
ages were laid at $4,000, brought I'm q
verdict for the plaintiff for $3.50. Unrue
was killed by the caving I'm OF a mino
operated by the defendants I'm Campbell
county. A new trial VIII be asked for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
wenyers Did Not Agree.

CHARLOTTE, y. c., April I.-The
veayers OF fine goods did not reach any
Conclusion here at the meeting last night,
A committee was appointed 10 study and
report on the legal aspect OF the proposed
n ereement. Another committee will be
aopointed by the chairman 20 visit the
North and confer with northern manL-
facturers on the subject OF prices and
methods of selling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
Isle Of Wight Primary.

WINDSOR,vA. April H.-(special.l The
primary election for this Usie of Wighp
county took place yesterday. and passed
of very quietly, There were Ave cam
didates cOr Treasurer, four for Commlss
siOner OF the Revenue. two FOR Clerk,
three for Sheriff, and two for Common
wealth's Attorney. All the old officers
Young, Clerk: r. a. Edwards. Sheriff;
Colonel II. H. Boykin Commonwealths
Attorney; J. w. Roberts. Treasurer, and
o. l.. Batten. Commissioner OF the Reve-
nue.. This speaks well for the old Of
ficerg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
DEATH OF MRS. THOS. GRtCEY.
She Passed Away in London fester-
dny-A Richmond Woman.

A cablegram from London was received
here yesterday announcing the death, in
that city. of Mrs. Thomas Gracey. Mrs.
Gracey was Miss Eliza Cole, Of this city
and was the niece of the late Dr.
Charles r. Cullen. a few years ago she
married Mr. Thomas Gracey, of England,
who was at the time engaged in the man
ufacture Of tobacco here. Soon after their
marriage they removed to London, where
they had since resided
Mrs. Gracey was quite young woman.
She spent large portion Of her youth
i'm Richmond, and her fine character made
for her host Of warm friends, who will
mourn her death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
CAPTAIN pIzzINI SERIOUSLY Ill.
lie Returned Home on Thursday and
WAS Taken III Yesterday.

Captain Andrew Pigzini, Jr., was taken
suddenly III yesterday morning. and his
condition caused his friends the greatest
alarm. Dr. Stone was called in, and was
almost constantly at his patients bedside
during the day. Late last night Captain
pizzini's condition was said 10 be very
serious.
CAPTAIN Pizzni returned from New YORK
on Thursday night with his wife. He has
been suffering with his throat for some
time and has consulted eminent northern
SPECIALISTS, but has so far obtained niue
relief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
DIR. Angel Mt Colgate.

HAMILTON, y. Y. April H.-Fully
one thousand students alumni, aud
friends OF Colgate University assembled
to-day 10 hear the Patrons Day address
bv President james -. Angel, Ill. ID.
OF the University OK Michigan. His adj
dress was upon the subject OF our dlpio-
matte consular service,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
Eunernl Notice.

CIIFFE will take place from his real
dence. No. 1919 Floyd avenue. at 40
o'clock THIS Saturday AFTERNOON.
Relatives and friends invited 20 attend =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
Persian Mission Declined.

WASHINGTON. u. G.. April u.--Ex-
Governor Lord OF oregon, has declined
the tender OF the mission TO Persia. Gov
ernor Lord was an applicant Tor the
Peruvian mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22
.t.hmoud.rs I'm New York.

NEW YORK, April I.-lspecial.)-L c.
Chelf. Fifth-Avenue; {. w. Branch. A.
von \. Rosenegk, r. II. Grundy, Waldorf
NJ. Watkin. Cosmopolitan; W. A. Par
sons. Ashland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-22

"Giye me liver regulator and l can
reeulate the world" said genius. The
druggist handed him bottle of De WITS
little Early Risers, the famous little pills
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

NEW BUR RG. y. Y. Nov. T.-Gustkvs
von Zadlar. aged se a former Russian
cavalryman. was arrested oy the New
burg police last night, charged with muir
der. Won Zadlsr L. a farm hand In the
employ OF Mrs. Wells. who lives with her
two daughters six miles from here. Mrs
Wells had given him strict orders TO ki-
low no treSpa<Ssrs On the farm Yesser-
day morning six Italian hunters came On
the farm. and the Russian ordered them
0g. They ambushed him. and shots were
exchanged. bullet from Won Zadlar's
Winchester struck one OF the party, Sal
vatore Napof. fruit dealer. In the back.
killing him.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

rassy --suC1 a c-,f--ng wsrn-ng s-r- r~r--
inx o. the eject that no disappointment
mast BE feit By the pablic n the trans
ports should not arrive az the dates men
tioned dates which. the war Ofice says
arr ~bs~ed IN many cases upon too san
gaiNc expectations-
IN allied fund viii be opened in Paris
Mr. Hafgcs OF Drexcl. Harges 4 Co.
has sued a call for meeting 20 form a
committee. Lady Randolph Churchill
has sent him the following telegram /.
The executive committee thanks you for
yoar cooperation aud hopes you may
work as effectively ss we are working
here"
Last evening her ma sieSty wired in re-
ply % = telegram from the Crimcan vet
erans' banquet st Portsmouth.
The queen wildly recalls your cam
paign aud feels sure that the Crimean
veterans must feel proud OF their young
CT comrades now lighting IN south AZ
rica
The Daily Mall has received the fol
loving di-retch from Stormberg. datec
Friday evening;
An Orange Free State force 2.0os
strong Is now az Pewpn's farm. half va.
between the Orange river and Bnrghers
dorm The BOer- arr waiting there 70
the arrival 81 3,00O re-entorcvments from
yonxviiie and Bloemfontein before NOV
lg on Stormberg. There H. third FIRE.
~tate force no Colesberg The signaln
the Bocr camp Was plainly visihs
-'on here last night"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

for as n we vi 60 ana take ~. our 70
order 20 reach II IL Is absolutely neces-
sary that we make the right way. ADD
Christ Is the way, and We must enter
at the right door. and Christ Is the door,
and we must start in time. and the only
hour you are sure Of Is the hour the
clock now strikes, and 'he only secOad
the one your watch Is now ticking. I
hold In NV hand a roll Of letters invit-
ing you all TO make that your home for
ever The New Testamsnt Is only a roll
Of letters inviting you. as the spirit %
them practically says: my dying yet
Immortal child in earthly .ghborhood.
. have built for you a great residence.
IL IL full Of rooms have furnished
them as no palace was ever furnished.
Pearls are nothing. emeralds are moth
ing. chry sopraSns is nothing. ili0mined
panels OF sunrise and sunset nothing.
The aurora of the northern heavens
aothiny. compared with the splendor
with which l have garnitured them.
But you must be clean before you can
enter there. and SO have opsnsd Q
fountain where you NAV wash al your
aims away. Come now. Put your weary
but essanssd feet or the upward path
vsy. Do you no, see amid the thiei
foliage On the heavenly hilitops sAs
osd family homsstssd2" ~ls ny ~
thss's Aevss are nssy rccns,"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

ESTgOTRr. Natal. Nov. "A reBa-
ole messcnErr who lcft Ladyspith Satur-
kay. passing the Rosr lines during the
eight. reports that heavy fghting occur
rs.d on Thursday around I.adysmith
The. hottest cngagcmeat was on George
rathani's farm. on the Orange Free
State side 81 ReSter's. The British drove
the Boes5 hack 60 their camp. The eue-
N SUFFERED great loss. and 30 mounted
toers were captured.
rho sighting Was resumed Friday. the
Boers firing from Nosdw athshana hill
near Pepworth's farm. Again they were
driven hack. with loss. on their camp.
4 large Boer force. with artillery. an
der John Wcs~els. has taken up a posi-
tion Ca the left % Beacon. locating on the
Woodhouse. ricciones and Langvaracht
farms. facing Brster's. and small com
mando Is now encamped on the south
side % pietcr's Station. cnmn,a nding the
railway. The Rocrs have toin up ths
culverts ~ the railway near pister's Sta.
ton and have burned the wooden por
tions
No damage has yet been done tt Colen
~. The houses. stores. railway and iror
bridges remain intact.
The messenger saws ne heard that sh'
Bosrs would he in Coienso Saturday aus
that the volunteers were leaving.
Much regret Is felt az the unneccSsar'
alarm being created az Pistcrmaritzhur1
when there Ia no need for IL. The Natu
naval corps. with guns. rcturned a. Ris
termaritzburg 20 reassure the inhahi
ants.
IL is reported that the Beers lost NJ
+ Ina killed and wounded aud captured
Thursdays battle ON Iatham's farm
. near Lady ysuiith.
Colenso is now in the hands % th
Bocrs. Beforc the evacuation was IA
ci,l,.d upon the enemy tried to cut oh "a
outpo~tS The Durham Light mfantr
under Lieutenant Molyneux. and for'
81 Dublin fuSilcers were sent % the r
lief ~ the outpost~. and brisk nght 81
sued. The Beers were repulsed. leavii
y dcrd Twenty Boer horses were XII
ed. and the others -tampeded.
The chief motive for the withdraw
however. was that the long range gu
of the Roers had made the position IA
tennble 40 orders were received for 1
firefneuf
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

BERLIN. Nov. T.-Commenting upon
a runor from Amsterdam that pr
I.eyds. the diplomatic representative 30
the TrRnsvaal Ina Europe. had declaret
that the intervention OF France. Russia
and Germany in the Transvaal was nov
assured. the kolnische Zcituug says
We do not know what Dr. Leyds may
have said. but the matter of his supposed
-.utement ls false ia every respect. Nei
,acr France nor Russia has shown ths
.hghtest inclination. either with or with
out Germany, 90 set the South Africzi
question on the order OF the day"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11
Tn Sfnn TInnfnx

CHICAGO, Nov. THE Record to
day says that George IA. Daniels. general
passenger agent Os the New York Central
railroad. Is AZ the bead OF q movement 10
abolish the practice OF tipping on dining
and sleeping ears The movement already
has found hearty approval and backing
among officials OF several Of the trunk
lines
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. 7.-Fredersck
weyerhauser Of Chippewa Falls has just
closed a deal for i.Oo0.00O acres OF tim
Der lands from the Northern Pacihc com
pany. This timber il located on the Pa
ci6c coast. and the price paid II $1,000
100. This Il the greatest timber deal
ever closed by a single individual in the
history Of the numbering and logging in.
ttuSfrv
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-11-11

DETROIT. Nov IA Free Press spe-
ciaI from Menominee. Mica. says In q
mine cave in yesterday az AnaSa. a short
distance from here. Prank Brown was in
ssansly killed. Edward X. Hughes.
Charles Erickson and Abs Gui received
severe but II i not believed fatal inja-
49,