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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

wild alarm. The thousands rushed out
attired as they slept They were quickly
joined by the entire native and over
night population OF the Island, some TO-
Vo whose eager interest hampered the
flremen. IL was seen that the firemen had
determined to make the Bowery the
fighting line. and then the last hope OF
those south OF the Bowery that any of
their houses might be saved being gone.
a pell-mell rush for salvage or plumber
took place. Scores OF thieves broke
through the fire-lnes or entered the dis
trict from the ocean side, and their work
Of looting was wholesale. A crowd carry
ing off a piano was one sight which
taught the police what kind of crooks
they had to deal with.
So far as known only four persons were
injured or burned. and all will recover.
Deputy Ba ttalion-Chief Kirkpatrick says
he Is convinced that the fire was OF IN
cendiary origin. He arrives at TINS con-
clusion owing to the fact that the names
broke out in two different parts or me
island at about the same time, Dotn
places being difficult Of access. so far as
fiTe-engines are concerned. and from the
fact that upon his arrival he found traces
Of Kerosene oil along the board-walks ana
around both houses where the hres orlsi-
mated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
COMFY ISLAND FIRE-SWEPT.
The "BOWery" i'm Ashes-ThOusaDds
SheIterIcss-FOurP Persons Injured.

NEW YORK, May 26.-Coney Island
property to the value of nearly 81, OOO, 900
was destroyed by fire early to-day, twenty
acres in the heart of the summer-resort
section, the district known as The
Bowery." being reduced to ashes.
The two hundred buildings burned were
located between the BOwery and the
Ocean walk on the west and the old iron
pier on the east. These buildings ranged
i'm size and Importance from a wabbling
bathing pavilion" TO the handsome five
story Hygeia Hotel, including theatres
concert halls. dancing Davilions. stores OF
various kinds, restaurants, and hotels Of
every grade.
The fire made shelterless for time a
native and transient population of about
$500. including 600 men and women,
classed az comedians and soubrettes. EN-
ployed In the district. and silenced no less
than one hundred pianos, which have for
years assisted in merry-making at Coney
lslanc.
II was nearly A. NJ. when police
man discovered a blaze in a cottage near
the iron pier. A prompt response OF the
Fire Department in answer 10 the alarm
had this trouble disposed of before $3.50.
and the engines were going away when
the same policeman discovered another
fire In Sheffie's palm pavilion, at the
Ocean-walk end of the district.
WILD ALARM.
In ten minutes after The second IRE
started the whole Bowery district was III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
MRS. BRYAN MAKES AN ADDRESS.
Speaks to n Graduating Class on
1.-The American Woman"

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, May 26.-Mrs.
w. j. Bryan, herself graduate of the
academy for young women in this city,
made the chief address 20 a graduating
class to-day Mrs. Bryan spoke on Tine
American Woman"
She said, among other things: "rhe
public find the American woman an Hiter-
esting subject This interest follows from
the unique position in which American
women stand to-day The American wo-
man should be sufficiently independent 10
study her own surroundings, choose her
own course. and live the life which Is
best for herself and those nearest her,
without regard to the opinions OF the
outer world.
while we hear great deal these days
about equality, the real permanent adj
Vancement of women depends on her M
dividual development. When man finds III
woman thorough appreciation or his
work and aims: when the mind OF woman
becomes the perfect supplement and COM
plement of the mind of man which the
creator intended it To be, then will all the
discussions as to rights and privileges
aaasa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
G. a. o. SUNDAY OUTING
TO old Point, Ocenn View, and Nor-
folk Every sunday.

The Special Fast outing Train, with
parlor car. leaves Richmond every Sum
day at $50 A. NJ, arriving at Old Point,
without stops at 1880 \. NJ; connecting
with the new commodious steamer Vigi-
liant for Wiloughby Spit and thence by
electric line, arriving at Ocean View IL
A. NJ and Norfolk ll15 A. NJ. One Dol
lar for the round-trip TO either Old Point.
Ocean View, or Norfolk. The Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes. captured at san
tiago, and several United States training
ships are now in Hampton Roads. The
prohibition TO visit the Reina Mercedes
expires on Friday night. This is the most
delightful time 70 visit the seashore
Returning. leave Norfolk tOcean-View
Station) at p. NJ, ocean View at 7l5
7. NJ, and Old Point az s =. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
INJURIES AND 4 DEATH.
Two Workmcn Have Their Hands
Crusbed-Dies from HcmOrrbagc.

Mr.. Frank Reur a young man employ
ed at the Cedar-Works, had his left hand
caught i'm the machinery and badly mash
ed Yesterday about noon. DR.. William
II. Parker was called TO attend the sut-
ferer. and found il necessary TO ampu-
tate two fingers. The young man was
taken to his home, NO. GA north Twenty
fifth street.
MIR. \. j. Williams, employed at the
Locomotive Works badly mashed his
finger yesterday morning I'm a piece OF
machinery. Or. Lemon. in charge OF
the ambulance. responded to call. He
was treated and left.
William BnfOrd. a colored man en-
ploved at Kinney's stemmcry. was taken
in Yesterday about noon. and died In a
short while The ambulance was sum
moned but the man was dead before IL
reached the spot. having had severe
hemorrhage. The Coroner viewed the
remains and declared death due from
natural causes. inc body was turned
over 10 relatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

to condemn that policy Of management
which makes IL obligatory upon the Ea-
borer to choose between dismissal ana
Sunday labor"
DR.. John W. Dinsmore. chairman OF the
standing Committee on Theological Semi
naries. turned In an exhaustive review OF
those institutions. The report was some
thing of roast for the dude minister's
and IL was limited that the lives OF many
theological students are too luxurious.
Dr. Dinsmore followed the report with
speech, in which he Geplored the tendency
OF graduates to look too intently for SOFT
berths
Tonight a thanksgiving meeting was
held in Westminster church, Or. Sample,
the moderator. presiding. After to-mor-
row mornings session the assembly VIII
adjourn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Reyes Critically Ill.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, May 2s.-Private
advices received here say that General
Reves leader OF the late Nicaraguan revo-
Luton. Is lying seriously Ill at Bocas del
Toro. Colombia. from the effects of an
attempted assassination. was on his
way home when parties sprang from
ambush and beat him win sticks until
he was unconscious. Owing TO his age
his condition is critical
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

SAVANNAH. GA. May 26.-ln the an
nual regatta OF me savannah aacnt oi ,.l
were as follows:
First class-The Cora won. the Leader
second The new yacht Dragon was
disqualified on account Of a foul. though
she beat the fleet over the course by 20
minutes.
Second cass-The Catherine won, the
Shamrock second.
Third class-The Lilee Won. the Undine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Farewell from the Ship vixen.

CAPE HENRY. VA, May ga. l..
Dosher Weather Bureau observer at Hat
teras. \. c., reports that a bottle was
picked up on the beach to-day near the
ChcomicomcO life-saying station, thirty
miles north Of Hatteras. in which was
found the following letter:
stormy all day. Both masts gone
Very little hope. Going to pieces rapidly
Almost gone. No hope. Good-by. ship
Vixen: crew eight men; Captain Carter"
The letter contained no date, no lati-
where the bottle was thrown overheard.
1t appeared TO have been in the water a
time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Rates on Traffic in Grain.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., May 26.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission Will give
hearings on the question OF rates upon
export and domestic traffic I'm grain and
grain products In Chicago on June 18th,
and I'm ST. Louis on June 18th. IL IS pro-
posed TO secure evidence showing all inn
pOrtant changes which have taken place
in rates 10 the Atlantic and Gulf OF
Mexico ports Of shipments of grain and
grain-prOducts ana the reasons why
such changes were made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Championship Contest Begins-one
MnrII Record nrOIken.

NEW YORK. May 26.-The tWenty-
fourth annual athletic meeting under the
auspices OF the intercollegiate Amateur
Athletic Association, 10 determine inter-
collegiate championship in neid and TRACK
events. began this afternoon at Manhat-
tan Field, and will be concluded to-mor-
row.
one worlds record was smashed. This
was on the running broad jump, by A. c.
Kraenselein, of Pennsylvania, who COW
cred q feet AZ inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
THE AUTOMOBILE RECORD.
CIeyeIand-New York Vehicles speed
Iz.H MiIes m Hour.

NEW YORK, May 26.-The automobile
which left Cleveland at o'clock Monday
morning, to establish an automobile re-
cord between Cleveland and New York,
arrived in front of the Aston House this
afternoon. The record made was 70l.4
miles in forty hours and four minutes OF
actual running, an average Of lL6 miles
an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
nh. N IL Conference.

NEW YORK. May 26.-One Of the most
important matters that came before the
African Methodist Episcopal Conference
to-day was the report OF the Committee
on the State Of the shurch inc report
called anention TO alleged scurrilOus re-
marks concerning the bishops and min
listers OF the Church at large, that had
appeared in western and southern papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
CLEARANCE FOR CUBAN VESSELS.
We Do Not Undertake. However, 10
Protect such shipping.

HABANA, May 26.-The Collector or
Customs here, Major r. IL. Bliss, has or
dered the island collectors to issue clear
ances to vessels carrying the coasting
flag. going 10 the United States or foreign
ports, but he stipulates that the soVeIn,-
ment cannot guarantee to protect such
vessels, either in the United States or
elsewhere.
QUESTION OF OUR RIGHT.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., May %.-The
War Departments orders giving cledr-
once Ia Cuban vessels under the Cuban
flag has raised the question of the right
of the United States 10 take this step.
That ultimately will have 10 be deter
mined by the AttOrney-General The
order as issued by the War Department
simply authorizes its officers in Cuba to
clear the vessels in question, but at pres
ent they will have 10 sail at their own
risk. so far as any fines or penalties are
concerned TO which they may be sub
iected in foreign ports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
sCHLEY ON PIXIES PEAK.
He Places Miniature of Brooklyn III
Dry-Dock There.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COL, May %
Admiral Schley and party reached th'
miraI brought a miniature OF his flagship
BROOKLYN, done in flowers, and placed
II in dry as he smilingly remarked
on the highest point reached by a rail-
road in the United states.
This evening a public reception was
given Admiral Schley at the Alta Vista
Hotel i'm this city, and the Admiral was
greeted by several thousand people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
sunday Accommodation Trains ia
Petersburg.

The Atlantc-Coast Line will inaugurato
It's regular Sunday accommodation trains
between Richmond AID Petersburg. Sum
day, May 2lst. Train will leave Richmond
1925 A. NJ. Manchester $40 A. NJ. and re-
turning, leave Petersburg 8 =. NJ. Fare
for the round trip will be 20 cents. For
further information apply to
G. :. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Wedgwood Writing-Papcr,
other new styles. HUNTER x co
nook-nenders. AttentIon!

If you are at all interested In Books and
want TO keep up with All the New Books
as published; send your name and ad-
dress 10 the Book Department AT The
Meyer Store. FOushce and Broad streets.
and they will mail you. free of charge,
twice every month list OF every New
Book published during the preceding hale
month
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Reduced Round-Trip Tickets on
saturdays During the summer, vim


Commencing Saturday. May 9th. tho
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad will round-trip tickets from
Richmond 10 all stations on its line. on
Saturdays, good returning until this fOl-
lowing Mondays. at the onc-fare rate.
These weekend tickets on sale only az
Byrd-Street Station, Richmond.
W. 7. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Mourning for CASTELAR,.

MADRID. May 26.-The Democratic pa
pers appear to-day In mourning on ac-
count Of the death OF Senior Don Emilio
CASTELAR,. who passed away yesterday az
Murcia. The body will lie In state during
sunday and the funeral viii take place
IN Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Richmond il getting bnu ""-
vertiscment throughout the country
by renson of her delay I'm granting
the franchises for the Main-sfreet
deDuf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Occur d'Aicne saloons Closed.

WARDNER. IA. May 26.-AI saloons
in Mullanux, Gem, and Burke have been
closed. the publication OF the Mullanux
Stewart. arrested on the charge OF pub
fishing seditious matter. There are now
Us men under arrest. accused OF riOting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
schooner IIiida I'm Distress.

SAVANNAH GA. May 2G.-The
schooner Hilda. hence for Baltimore, May
I'D. was towed into Tybee Roads TINS
evening in distress. She sprung aleak
enc day out. and was forced TO put back
with live feet of water in her hold. She
Is lumber laden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

This Is the best day. OF the season TO
get berries 20 preserve, and II you placa
your orders with US we can give you
choice stock al very low price.
GEORGE b. BULL COMPANY,
Second Market
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Lost His Bu,lge.

FONTAINEBLEAU. FRANCE. May ~.
Rosa Bonheur. the famous animal painter,
died at II o'clock last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Personal.

The Fruit Set' whica was for rattle
at Mrs. l.. b. Morris's for the benefit
OF the Old Dominion Hospital. has been
won by Miss Alice Henderson, fG east
Leigh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Richmond is getting bad al
yertisement throughout the country
by reason of her delay I'm granting
the franchises for the Main-street
depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Reinn Mercedes.

the Spanish cruiser. viii be ta.Sn to Nor
folk navy-yard this morning. The steamer
Pocahontas, leaving here tonight at 10
o'clock will pass In view OF her at Nor
folk tomorrow morning. ONLY 75c. round
trip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

The sooner the franchises ara
granted for the Main-street depot
the sooner the number of Idle work.
iucmcn here will he reduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

The most ehicacious stiuulants 10 excite
the appetite are Angostura Bitters. pre-
pared by DR.. J. @. u. Siegert & Sons. Be
ware of counterfeits. ASK FOR the genuine
article
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
TRAGEDY IN PATRICK.
One of the Alleged Lynchers Kills
Man.

STUART, VA, May 26.-(speciaL)-L. ID.
Mcmillan, Jr., one Of the men charged
with lynchng Pickett, shot and instantly
killed w. A. Lewis, at Gales Store Pre-
cinct yesterday The precinct is in the
neighborhood Of the scene of the lynch
tnn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Fireman w. X. Davenport. OF Steamer
Company No. Z, lost his badge at the fire
last nighI His No. Is 70. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
rpuo,R IN ITALIAN PARLIAMENT
The Italian Reverse in Er!
Charge OF COwnrdice.

ROME. MAY 2G-FOrmer-PremlerC rlspi,
i'm the Chamber Of Deputies to-day asked
permission 70 explain the circumstances
leading TO the Italian rout in Erythrea'
His remarks led to an immense uprOar'
during which epithets were hurled mus
criminately. and the din became SO srvat
that the session was suspended: After us
resumption there was repetltloh ol lnc
scenes previously Witnessed.
Signor Ferry. Socialist. accused General
Raratieri who commanded the ltanah
forces in Erythrea. of fleeing ana ledN-
ing his troops in the lurch. Ferry re-
fused to withdraw his accusation, ana IN
the midst Of indescIibable confusion the
House adjourned.
The Italian rout in EVthrea referred
70 was the defeat Of the Italian army
commanded by General Baraueri at
Adowa. the italian East African colony,
in March, 1896 Some reports at that
time had il that the Italians lost about
Id. O1O men In killed and wounded, In addl-
ton TO losing seyenty-hve pieces OF az
tillery and their ammunition ana wagon
trims -, A..
Signor Crispi was Premier at the time
OF this disaster 10 the Italian arms ana
a great deal Of the odium fell upon MIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

The sooner the franchises are
granted for the Main-street depot,
the sooner the number of idle work.
iugmen here will he reduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Rosa Bonhcur No More.

ALBANY. n. Y. May 26.-GOvernor
Roosevelt signed the amended franchise
tax bill to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Impressive Scenes at closing Session

At the last session Of the assembly the
report of the Committee on the Minutes
Of the Texas synod was recOnsldered ana
all criticism contained therein was Or
dcTed To be cXpunged. The criticism
which had excited the heartiest laughter
OF the commissioners when II was de-
livered was explained by Chairman Craig,
who said he had but quoted from the
minutes.
An effort was made by Mr.. Price 10
Teintroduce the addenda he proposed on
Thursday TO the reply to the overture
from Fayetteville PTesbytery touching
worldly amuscments, 50 as to include. be-
sides dancing card-playing. and theatre
going. such things as Sunday excursions,
Sunday newspapers. ana the like. The
motion 90 reconsider was lost, its adj
visibility being questioned by Judge
James. Or. Woodrow, Dr. Nall, and
others. on the ground that more, than
half the members had left. and IT was
setting bad precedent for Il minority
at the closing hour 10 undertake to re-
consider the action of the whole assem-
bly,
After the motion to reconsider had been
voted down Or. Martin offered resou-
ton embodying the same ideas as those
contained in Mr. Prices resolution. which
he asked should be referred TO the com
mitteo appointed TO frame the pastoral
letter. with Il request that allusion should
l.. made In that letter 20 all kinds OF
worldly amusements. The resolution was
laid upon the table
SPECIAL COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The following special committees were
by the moderator:
Committee on Church and Christian
b. Shearer u. D., X, +.
Kerr. -. D., G. b. Strickler. ID. d.. Rev.
Donald Guthrie Hon. George J.. Chris
tian. j. y. CullingwOrth. Il. II. Gaines.
d. D.. George Summey. T. d., e. L. Cor
don. d. b.. l.. III. Blanton, -. d., T. X.
ID. d., j. A. Meckln, ID. d.,
President H. X. Long. Rev. W. T.. Nc
Ilwaine Rev. -. y. Mclaughlin. A. +.
1'nrrie. ID. D., and G.. w. McCrae.
Invalid FUND.- r. Beatie. ID. D., II.
NJ. Greed, u. d.. and S. V. Rowland.
Committee to Prepare Pastoral Letter
CONCLUDED ON SECOND PACED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May "a
En0rMl Forecast for saturday:
| For Notwithstanding cloudi-
ness Saturday. with warmer wea-
Their IN eastern portion; probtsly showers
Saturday: brisk southerly winds.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
llna-Generally fair weather Saturday and
Sunday; brisk southerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
zoe. Rocks at 10c.-
titles. HUNTER az co.

800 titles
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
KEEP POST 6 p

On the daily iiuctuat,ons .'. ,;ts
stock and Eraln at hansn .:1 n N. E I.
the f3Sijr brewers Iclt<reu pqclisct4 e
Ksnsns Oify, the best me<ket report 8 ''< 'z
find n Tie world sample cep'e. so y
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
CORN FOR WINTER.
Ways of Preparing 1t for Use
During the Cold
Season.

There are two ways in which corn is
prepared in the household for use
which are eminently successful. 1t is
hardly wise for anyone to attempt to
can corn at home. as it requires to be
cooked with greater heat than boiling
water. Occasionally canned corn
keeps where it is put up at home, but
such cases are exceptional and not
the rule.
Old-fashioned dried corn was always
excellent, as is the hulled corn which
farmers prepare, when it is properly
made. We publish three rules fur
nished by correspondents. The follow
ing recipe is for drying sweet corn in
the shioned manner: THE corn
should be taken when just suitable for
eating and boiled ten orHifteen min
utes-long enough to set the milk.
When cool take a sharp knife and cut
through every row of kernels (they
dry sooner and soak more easily when
used), then shave the corn off the cob,
spread it on plates near the stove or
in the heating closet and let it dry,
being careful not to let it brown. 1t
will dry in two or three days. Put the
corn in glass jars and it viii keep for
two years. When you wish to use it
soak it in warm water for couple of
hours, then boil in milk, adding little
bntter.
A Pennsylvania housekeeper sends
the following recipes, which are slight
" different: Select fresh ears when
they are sufficiently ripe for the table,
preferably those you can pick from
the stalk. Free them from husk and
silk, and then with thin-bladed knife
cut the grains from the cob. Spread
thinly on plates and put in a moderate
ly warm oven. Stir frequently until
dried. 1t will require from "a to
hours to complete drying.
'.0r with a sharp knife, after prepar-
ing as before, split each row of kernels
lengthwise of the ear and gently press
out the milky pulp. Spread on plates
and proceed as before. To be genuine
old-fashioned dried corn it should be
prepared Immediately after pluckine
from the stalk, and never cooked be
fore cutting from the cob."-N. 7
Trihnua.