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spent "a Good Farm Doctoring.

MT. A. N. Noell of Asherville, Kan sas, says he spent a good farm doctor ing himself for chronic diarrrhoea but got no relief and was afraid that he must die He chance to get hold of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was perma nently cured by 1t. For sale by l.. w. Mix & Co.,, Druggists.
The oasis., 1899-07-22
EXPERT ACCOUNTANT with practi

EXPERT ACCOUNTANT with practi- cal knowledge of mill aud mine as. saying, versed in Spanish, wide experience with Mexican mine and store accounts, desires position in Mexico as business manager, ac- countant or assayer. References Al. P. 0. Box 646. El Paso, Texas.
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 tion from Finals capital is suffering severely from black measles and that during last week there were thirteen cases which ended fatally Curiously enough, the Americans have been affected but very little with the epidemic
 Phoenix Herald; There is an abundance of water in the Buckeye region just at this time, ample for all irrigatiDg purposes That part of the valley is coming to the front ra- pidly and many new residents have settled there the present season. Ranchers under the Buckeye canal re- port this year as being the most pros- porous season since the settlement of that district.
 Mesa Free Press: The almond har- vest has begun in real earnest. The yield for the season will be very heavy and the quality Of the product will be first-classr The Trppel orchard will yield several tons of fine paper shell almonds This almond is considered to be the very best variety and always demands a tirst-class price in all local and eastern markets.
 Republicans s. NJ Cullom, deputy internal revenue collector of the Ari- zona division, says that the revenues from this territory ttlls year will he fifty per cent mGfe than they were last year, ending June 30. This is partly owing to the increase in population and greater consumption of tobaccon and liquors. but the main cause is the extra taxes, such as those on billiard rooms.
 Arizonian: On last Saturday, while the two-year-old child of Mir. Collins, living two and half miles north of Stafford, was playing iu the yard ad- joining the home of it's parents, it was attacked by dog belonging 10 John Roby. The face and upper part of the body of the little one was badly lacerated. but it is hoped no serians results may ensue. Dr. Lindley cauterized and dressed the would
 Arizonian: Lieut.. Wiley E. Jones, who has been looking the town over for site on which to build three story hotel and lodging house. has finally secured desirable location. The property selected was three lots north of the railroad, now occupied by Mir. Mills as a blacksmith shop and on which the old school house stands Lieutenant Jones bought the property ot Joe Mckinney last Tuesday The work of erecting the building will be- gin at once.
 Graham Guardian: Last Monday Chapo Serrano swore out complaint against Jesus Verdugo, Angel Aranda and Pedro Serrano. charging them with stealing five sacks of barley. The barley had been missed from the pile and upon search being made was found where the thieves had cached 1t. Chapo watched it for five nights and last Saturday night they came for it when they were stopped and re- cognized. At the trial Verdugo and Serrano were convicted and fined SlO each. Aranda was discharged.
 Graham Guardian c. c. Babb, the civil engineer, who has been making tests of the river for the government for several months past, was in Saf- ford last Tuesday. MT. Babb says that tue machinery necessary to test for bedrock has arrived and one test,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
INCOME FROM OYSTERS.
The state Board of Fisheries Has
Turned I'm 10000 since April Ist.

There has been paid into the State Irea-
sury during the nine months ending De-
cember 3lst $4,000, representing the in
come derived from the fish and oyster in
dustry for the period stated.
On September Goth. six months after the
law putting the industry under the con-
troll of the State Board OF Fisheries went
into operation. there had been paid into
the Treasury taxes from this source
amounting to $lSCO0. During the months
of October. November, and December there
was paid in $1,000, making II total Of yiO -
600 for the nine months.
one of the members Of tho board states
that he believes II perfectly conservative
Ia estimate that the state will realize a.
net income from the fish and oyster indus
try during the first twelve months Of the
boards existence amounting 10 Mt least
$4,000 Last year the gross income from
this source was only little upwards Of
SIC 900 The expenses incident TO the en-
forcement of the law were $1,000 greater
than the total income.
The state Board Of Fisheries Is proving
successful above the most sanguine eX-
pectations OF its advocates. IL was stated
last night by a gentleman from the oyster
section that the board would prove its
efficiency more clearly every year. as IL
would accomplish great deal in the way
of propagating fishes and oysters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
"RULERs or THE NATIONS,
Presbyterians of Richmond Hold
Special Prayer for Them.

The week Of prayer services OF the
Presbyterian denomination were continued
last night. the meeting being held AZ
Grace-Strect 'ressvtCrian church, with
q large congregation IN attendance.
Or. WitherspOOn pastor presided. The
services were opened with the hymn,
Come, thou Almighty King,
Help US Thy name 70 sing.
The subject for prayer and meditation
was, Rulers of the Nations After
prayers and hymns appropriate 10 the
subject. the Rev. J. Calvin stewart de-
liyered an address, as also did the keV.
DR. $ s. Laws. late of Columbia, >. c.,
now Of Richmond. Mr.. Stewards line OF
though, rs The Duty Of the Churc11
ard ca itidns Towards Nations ana
i'm an earnest manner developed this
thought. Particularly did he show the
duty OF every Christian 10 take a deep in
terest in whatever concerns our own ma
tiOn. holding that = was a responsibility
and he could not escape it.
Dr. Laws followed Mr.. stewart, ana no
doubt surprised many present by reading
the number Of alliances-nO less than
with the Richmond Presbyterians praying
for rulers OF nations. said the Doctor:
There is power in numbers, but What
a power when backed by the Almighty
God" Both addresses We're interesting
and appropriate 10 the subject for the
evening. and were listened to with mark
ed attention.
The choir added much to the services
of the evening. 80
Third Presbyterian church. The subject
will be. Foreign Missions" The speak
ers will be Rev. G. y. Van Houten and
Rev. c. NJ. Chumbley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
RAILWAYS MAY CONSOLIDATE.
The Traction Company snid To ne
NEGOTIATING for the Old lie.

It was reported here yestci .Iy on
what seemed to be good authority. that
the Richmond Traction Company IL max
ing overtures TO the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company with a view to pur-
chasing all the latter's interests and fran
chises in this city.
II is said that officers Of the Traction
Company have, within the past few days,
gone over the system OF the older COM
pany and taken an inventory OF all pro-
perty. and there seems 10 be excellent
ground for the belief that the oyertures
have been met with some degree Of favor.
The representatives, of the Traction
Company have been given access 10 all
the sheds and buildings Of the old com
pany. and all the information sought FOR
has been forthcoming.
The possibilities growing out OF the situ-
alton are purely speculative at this time.
The officers OF both companies seen yes
terday declined 10 discuss the matter in
any Of its phases. thougn IL was ascer-
tanned that she negotiations at present
are far from being complete. 1t is an
interesting fact In this connection. how
eyer. that though offers have been made
10 the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company by the Traction Company be-
fore. the negotiations have been early
nipped in the bud and have never pro-
gressed as far as they have In the present
instance.
The absorbing Of the old company into
the Traction Companys system. would.
il is said. deprive the forthcoming sale
OF the Main-street franchise OF much OF
It's interest since the local capitalists who
might have entered the field are willing
TO combine forces with the Traction Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
DRYAy on IMPERIALISM.
"ForcibIe Annexation Is Criminal
Aggression"

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. January f-Wi-
liam Jennings Bryan arrived In Spring.
field at o'clock this afternoon. He VIII
leave for Jacksonville H.. tomorrow. and
Will go 10 Cincinnati Friday. At o'clock
he addressed an immense audience In Cen
trail Music Hall.
Touching the question Of annexation,
Mr.. Bryan said: THE party that was
willing TO oppose the gold standard oe-
carse II was wrong ought 10 be great
enough to oppose an English Colonial sys-
TEN because II is wrong. IL is astonsh-
ing that any man living In this age OF
the world in the United States should
uphold the doctrine OF securing land by
conquest. Jefferson was against II long
years ago. Blaine was against IL in 1899.
And year ago last December the Pres-
dent Of the United States sent message
10 Congress. and i'm that message he said:
" Il speak not Of fOrcible anneXtion, be-
cause that is not TO be thought Of. and
under our code of morality. 1t would be
criminal aggression
MY friends. there is a great moral
question invOlved-declared SO by your
President; a code Of morality is in ques-
tion. and. according to that code. forcible
annexation Is criminal aggression.
/ say, give independence to the people
Of Cuba, not because we promised it to
them, but because they fought for IL and
have a right to IT, whether we promised
It or not. Why cannot we apply the
same principle to the Philippines? Why
should We purchase a title to the Philip
pines from Spain? We declared that
Spain did not have any title TO Cuba.
When / buy the Filipinos | want 10 deal
directly with them, and / want TO pay
more tran 800 apiece for them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
"GYP- FINED FOR LIBEL.
She Continues to FuIminate Against
the jews.

PARIS, January "A civil court has
mulcted the Comtesse de Martel. the weh-
known writer over the nom de plume OF
"Gyp." in 5000 francs $1,000 damages, ana
costs, for publishing in a recent book a
libel against Senator Trarieux. the for-
mer Minister of Justice. The libel was
an assertion by "Gyp" that Nj. Trarieux
became a Protestant in order TO contract
rich marriage.
The Comtesse continues in conversations
TO illuminate against the Jews. VINO. she
says, should be driven, not only out OF
Paris, but out of the country. THE rich
jews. she asserts, "are much less popu-
lar than formerly. Many salons nave
been closed against them. while Jewish
receptions and marriages with Jews are
becoming unpopular"
She further predicts social and pOliti-
cal revolution i'm France, "as IL is impOs-
sble that the Republican regime should
cOntinue.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05

pany in buying out the old system. ana
there is little or no doubt that they would
be given clear field when the time comes
for renewing or selling franchises. lhe
record Of the Traction Company mas
been very enviable one. There nave
been few. II any. complaints registered
either against the service or the equip
ment.
There Is. II is said, practically unlimited
capital behind the project. and IN event
of success much Of II will be suDscriDeo
by citizens OF Richmond.
Interesting developments may be looked
for within the next few days and I'm
view Of lhe present situation. there seems
10 be n strong probability that the pend
ing negotiations will be crowned with sue
cess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Why the service Is slow.

Richmond. Va, January 4. 1899.
The Traction Company desire 20 explain
10 their patrons that the schedule OF cars
operated for the last few days has been
caused by a burncd-out armature at tho
pOwer-house, which renders n impossible
20 operate but "A limited number OF cars.
owing 20 the builders factory being shut
down during the holidays. IL has been I'M
possible 20 obtain the repair parts. The
repair parts are now on the way. and tho
company hopes at an early date 10 return
to our former schedules.
EDWARD J. WILLIS.
superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
CO-RECEIVER WITH HARMON.
Joseph Robinson, of the Norfolk and
Western Road.

CINCINNATI. o.. January 4-Judge
Harmon. receiver of the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern railroad, not being a
practical railroad man. it was thought
advisable TO have some such person as
sociated with him in the receivership.
Judge Thompson. Of the United States
District Court. therefore, late this eve
ming. appointed as co-receiver Joseph Ro-
binson now with the Norfolk and West
ern. Mr.. Robinson was once receiver OF
the Scinfo VALLEY railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
More Cavalry for Nueyitas.

Orders We're issued to-day for Troops ID,
T.. F. II. X. and l.. OF the Eighth Cavalry.
now at Huntsville. Ala, To proceed at
bnce to Savannah. Ga, for embarkation
on the transport Michigan for Nueyitas.
The troops will be fully armed and
equipped for field service, and will carry
rations and forage for thirty days. in
addition to what may be necessary for
the trip. The other troops of this regi-
ment are already i'm Cuba, distributed
between Nuevltas and Puerto PrInclpe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
NO YELLOw-FEvER IN LEES CORPS
One Case of smHII-Pox I'm North
Carolina Regiment,

HABANA, January 4.-Ldeutenant-Col-
onel Louis NJ. Maus, chief surgeon OF the
Seventh Army Corps, asserts that there
is not single case of yellowfever in the
whole force. There is one case Of small
pox in the First North Carolina Regi-
ment, but the regiment is quarantined,
and has been for eight days. At Marianao
there are several smallpox cases, and
the authorities have sent for more vac
cine matter, as the supply is short. There
is always more or less smallpox in Cuban
cities, and the situation at Marianao is
in no respect exceptional.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
A NEW sTEAMBOAT.
For Baltimore. Richmond and Nor
folk Line.

BALTIMORE, MD, January i.-(Spe-
cial)-A contract has been awarded by
the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamboat Company. better known as the
Hork-RiYCr Line, for n new steamer TO
ply between Baltimore and Norfolk. The
chip will be the largest and most COM
modious yet built for the company. She
will measure 26O feet in length, " In beam,
and have lG feet draught, and will make
is knots an hour. She will accommodate
800 passengers. and will carry 200 tons Of
freight. The vessel is 10 have triple eX-
pansion engines, and a single screw. she
is to be the star ship Of her line. The
contract was awarded to the Neafie &
Levy Engine and Ship-Building Company,
of Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
COUNT EsTERHAZY SUMMONED.
He L. To Appear Before Court of
Cessation January 18th.

PARIS. January 4.-Major the Comte
Ferdinand Walsn Esterhazy. now known
to be the author OF the Dreyfus "borde-
reau." has been summoned to appear be-
fore the Court Of Cessation on January
18th. 1t is understood that though no
formal understanding has been given. he
will be free from arrest, coming and
going.
II is expected that tho Dreyfus deposit
tions will be received OIL Saturday from
CAYENNE. and that the court Will then
decide whether Dreyfus's actual presence
I'm Paris Is necessary. IL Is believed,
however. that the whole examination will
he conducted by telegraph, at an enOr-
nous expense. m order 10 avoid dangerous
manifestations here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05

fraudulent purposes. were given pre-
urinary hearing before United states
COMMISSIONS GOodell to-day. The de-
cision was reserved TIL tomorrow morn
ing. The case was very strong against
them, and they were positively Identified
by tered-Letter-Carrier Hogan, OF
the Chicago pOst-ofiice. as Henschel ana
Miss Wilson, operating the Edison Pho
nograph Company, az il5 Dearborn street,
In that city, I'm November last. No tes-
timOny was offered by the defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Fatal Impromptu prIxe-Fight.

NEW YORK, January 4.-George Tyler.
n young man p years of age, was TO-
night killed I'm an .mpromptu prize-heht
in Jersey City, by Thomas Foley a young
man about % years old. The two had
an unsatisfactory sparring bout a few
days ago. and decided 10 settle 81 to-
night. I'm the first round both T. 81 re-
ceived a good deal Of punishment. but
toward the close Foley landed a right
swing on the point OF Tyler's jaw Tyler
dropped and after being counted out was
taken to a hospital. whore he was pro-
nOrnced dead. His neck was broken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Condition of The Sick.

Rev. Or NJ. ID. Hoge was considered
somewhat worse last night. His strength
is gradually falling him.
Mr.. r. d. Christian was somewhat
worse last night. but Is not considered 10
be in any Immediate danger.
MIR. John w. Myers IS sui quite sick at
his home. 9l1 east Leigh street. with grip.
Lieutenant w. NJ. Myers is quite sick
AT his home. 9lT east Leigh street, with
grip.
Mr.. George WIay f. suffering with a
second attack OF appendicitis at his
nome. No. NO west Cary street. His
sister. Miss Sallie Wray, is also quite sick
with the grip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Archb'D Ireland Denies Rome Report

ST. TAUL, MINI. January arch
the report sent from Rome 10 the London
Daily Mail that the pope would not allow
him 10 accept the appointment 20 the St
Petersburg Peace Conference because the
Vatican was not 10 be represented there.
"Gn the first place" he said, II have
not been appointed by the President 70
go 10 St Petersburg.
Secondly, If | had been appointed, It
IL absurd 10 suppose the Holy Father
would say a word about It,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
A REPUBLICAN DEADLOCK.
Democratic Aid in Election of
Speaker Rejected.

DOVER, DEL, January 4-The two
Republican factions Of the House of
Representatives are still at issue over the
choice OF "A speaker. Fifty-four fruitless
ballots Were taken to-day. and an adj
JOurnment was taken until tomorrow.
Several Democrats voted for the regu-
lar Republican candidate, in an effort 20
effect an organization. but the regulars
declared that they did not want Demo
cratic aid, and would not vote for their
own candidate. An organization will pro-
badly be effected tomorrow morning
Representative Clark, the regular Repub-
iican candidate, will doubtless be chosen
Speaker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
Burrows Unanimously Nominated.

LANSING. MICH. January 4-Senator
j. G. Burrows was unanimously nomi-
mated tonight by the Republican caucus
10 succeed himself After the nomina-
ton the Senator and his late opponent,
Albert Pack, Of Alpen. came TO the Capt.
tot together. which fact elected great en-
thusiasm from the legislators. Both ad-
dressed the caucus As the Republicans
have a large majority on joint ballot the
reelection of Senator Burrows IS as
sured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
prorosed ",o TO Money League

DENVER, col. January f-Prellmi-
nary steps have been taken In this city
for the organization Of the United
States Sixteen 20 one Money League.
The object OF the organization is 20 assist
i'm the organization OF political pariies on
the basis OF bimetslhsm. II Is expected
that the league will take prominent
part in politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
MIR. uOBsON FOR PRESIDENT.
He VIII Probably he Elected by the
Povhatnn Club Tonight.

The annual meeting Of the Powhatan
club will be held tonight, when officers
will he elected and other important h'lsi-
hess transacted.
Mr. jefferson Wallace VINO has filled
the office of president most acceptably
for several years. viii decline reelection.
as his duties as chairman or the city
Committee take so much oI ms Time ana
4, is understood that Mr.. Julius Hobson,
an influential and popular member OF the
clnb will gucceed him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05

HABANA, January 4-MajOr- General
Ludlow. Governor Of the Department OF
Habana, has issued an order forbidding
Immoral dances" In the theatrgs, and the
circulation OF indecent Literature. He has
dismissed all the clerks I'm the office Of the
Secretary-tieneral Of the late AutOno-
mist Government. with the exception Of
SenOr Benjamin Simpson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
GOOD PLAYERS FOR RICHMOND.
Manager Wells Has Landed some
Excellent Men for This Years Team.

Manager Jake Wells, though busily en-
gagged at present in getting the Bijou
Theatre In shape for opening has found
time 10 look after next seasons ball
team. and he has just concluded deal
whereby he secures from Norfolk Pitch
ers Pfanmlller. Bishop. and Staley. and
Inhelder Weddige.
This about completes his team, and in
sures Richmond a good place In the At
lantic League race OF 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
DingIey Resting Comfortably.

WASHINGTON, January f-The physl.
clans attending Representative Dingley
announce tonight that he Is resting com
fOrtably, but they are not yet able %
say whether there Is sufficient vitality
left in the patient 10 successfully resist
the inroads of the disease. After a sink
ing spell this morning he rallied some
what and tonight appears stronger
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
senator Davis ReDominnted.

ST. PAUL, MINI. January 4-Igon.
Cushman X. Davis was unanimously
nominated b. the Republican members
OF the two houses OF the Legislature. in
caucus tonight 10 succeed himself as
I-rtted States senator. rhe Republicans
nave a majority OF ninety on joint ballot
in the LEGISLATURE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
ola Patrie franchise stiII-Born.

PARIS. January 4.-The recently-formed
league known as La Patrie Francaise,
whose avOwed object IS 10 Knit intel
lectual France into union for counter
acting the Dreyfus agitation" seems still
born. owing to the incompatbllity OF NJ.
Brunetiere. NJ. Coppee. and VI. Maurice
Barres and the dissenslOns among the
authors, professors, and scientists who
have signed the membership list.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-05
nARON AND BARONESS DE BARA.
Cnse Against Them at Jacksonville
Very strong.

JACKSONVILLE FLA. January A.
Haron and Baroness De Bara alias George
T. Hpnschel and Miss T.. Wilson. who
were arrested at ST. Augustine on Tues
day. charged with using the mails for