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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
FARMING IMPLEMENTS FOR CUDANs
Special Requests to This Country
for Observation-Disclosures


HABANA, July 1O.-The Board Of Agri-
culture Of Puerto Principe has appointed
Seniors Cardenas and Luaces a commit
tee to visit Washington and ask for an
appropriation for the province to enable
it to purchase farming implements
The Manzanillo rural police have killed
Robinson Arito, an escaping outlaw.
At Bayamo 5000 men are waiting pay
ment About 200 weapons have been
delivered to the Mayor.
At Bejucal two armed men hailed Julio
Angulo, owner Of the plantation Santa
Rosa, and ordered him TO open the door
OF his house. He hesitated, or refused,
and they fired twice through a window,
whereupon he complied. The men were
Maxine Rodriguez and Antonio Morono,
who escaped from Bejucal jail last month.
They bound AngUlo, searched the house,
secured $50, and having ordered him 20
bring an additional $500 TO a spot desig-
mated within an hour, under threat 20
return and kill him, they left with the
planters horse. rife, and macheie.
A short time Gfterward the same men
practically repeated this performance on
the plantation Guijales. belonging TO Fer
min Diaz. There they obtained ten GEN.
times. They went next to the adjoining
farm, the property Of Jose Gonzales.
where they secured so and various arti-
Giles Of jewelry. finally disappearing, UNI
touched by the bullets fired from the
raided houses after their departure.
The Mayor Of Alquizar has asked Gov
ernor-General Brooke to send in rations
to that point, and TO expend certain
amount for farming implements. I'm or
der that the people may earn liveh-
hood. instead OF depending upon aims"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
THE ROOF GARDEN.
The Opening of the Resort Las
Night a Great Success.

The opening OF the jefferson Roof Gar
den last night proved an event which
caused something over "a thousand per-
sons TO seek this elevated resort, where
vaudeville bill was presented that COM
pares favorably with the best of last
seasons offerings.
The garden Is certainly pretty home
for vaudeville, and can be truthfully call
ed the theatre In the air." The hit OF
the bill last night was made by John
son. Davenport, and LorTella trio Of
comedy acrobats. whose work was as
clever as any ever seen here In similar
act. They do some burlesque football
business" two of the team being made
up as long-haired colegians. while the
third appears as a Rube.
Barney Pagan and Henrietta Byron
certainly come next in favor, and the lat
ter left a most pleasant impression. She
has a fetching smile and delightful way
Of saying things and then too, she wears
half a dozen stunning gowns, Whlch aud
no little to her charms.
Fields and Salina are high-kickers,
whose toes about reach the record mark
They both certainly succeed In getting
their feet up in the air.
Hastings and Wright, comedians and
character vocalists. held the audience
twenty minutes or so in rather pleasing
act.
The Mitchell Sisters rendered coon songs
and did the regulation SISTER act Inc
entire bill is an excellent one, and tho
roughly pleased the large audience. The
performances continue every night this
week. with a special matinee Saturday
for ladies and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
BRIGHTON BEACH RACES.
No stake Event, But Many Entries-
The Results.


NEW YORK, July 1O.-There was TO
stake event on the card to-day at Brigh-
ton Beach, but there was big entry list.
In the first event eighteen horses went 10
the post with The Amazon as the ia
vorite. Rose Clark and Wildwood made
all the running, and finished in that or
der. the former winning easily. In the
second race Central Trust was the choice,
but could do no better than third De-
canter won easily. For the third ace
Sky Scraper and Miss Patron were equal
favorites. The former won easily, while
the latter was nowhere. In the hrth race
Zanone went TO the front and had a drive
through the stretch with Flax Spinner,
the latter winning out.
First receive furlOngs-Rose Clark q
TO n won, Wildwood (25 10 ! and 10 ID
second, and Dunblane 40 TO. y third.
Time, i:o2.
Second race-one and one-eighth miles
Decanter @ 10 - won, Knight OF the Car
ter % toll and 10 y second, and Cen
trail Trust (eyen) third. Time, 1903
Third race--one mile-Sky Scraper "a to
u won. Fast Black @ TO / and 90 u
second. and Mariu q to y third. Fine,
1921 Is
Fourth race-six furlongs-Sadducee q
10 81 won. Stuart @ 70 l and EVEN second,
and Big Gun GO 20 u third. Tins. LA 25
Fifth rnce--seven furlongs-Flax Snn-
ner Is 10 p won. Zanone q TO and 70 81
second. and High Jinks q 10 u third.
Time. los
Sixth race-Steeplechase. full course
King l.. O. TO 81 won. Perine g 10 and
10 TO y second. and Trillion a 10 u third.
Time, 500 2-5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
Masonic Entertainment.

lie Statuaire Vivant Club %ill give one
OF their novel entertainments In the as
sembly room of the Masonic Temple on
next Friday night. for the benefit Of the
Masonic Home OF Virginia. This new
form OF entertainment may be described
briefly as an attraction which makes 1t
possible for the club, with the talents
Of the ladies and gentlemen therein, and
with the aid Of the best perfected illus
trating equipment, to bring 20 the eye
and ear a full realization Of the beauties
OF the great dramatic masterpieces. Noted
scenes from the classics have been Sc
lected for this purpose. The canse for
which this entertainment is given should.
and doubtless will, attract a large audi
cnce.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will serve re-
treatments after the entertainment, and
the electric fans and elevator will be run
ming, for the accommodation of those VINO
attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
A BOLD ROBBERY.
Lndy's Rings Taken from Her
Fingers.

WOODSTOCK. VA, July 10.-(Special)
one of the boldest daytime robberies
ever attempted In this section was per-
petrated here on Sunday morning short
" before noon. Miss c. Edwardine Crane,
daughter Of Hon. ]. Parran Crane, OF
st. Mary's. Md, who is Judge OF the
Seventh Judicial Circuit Of Maryland.
being the victim. For some days past
Miss Crane has been the guest OF Rev.
a. A j. Bushong, pastor of the Lutheran
church. This morning Miss Crane at
tended services at the Episcopal church,
but becoming i'll, was compelled to leave
tho building before the service was con-
oluded. She went to the parsonage and
found II closed, the members of the fam
fly being at the Lutheran church, but a
few steps away Being very Ill, she sat
down on the front veranda to rest. After
remaining there some time she started
90 20 &C the cistern for a drink of water
The cistern is partially obscured from the
street by a thick growth OF vines. Just
as the young lady passed the vines a
man leaped from cover behind fence
and took hold Of her and attempted to
steal the rings from her finger Miss
Crane fought him OFF. but he came at hor
again ana RrdSped nor ny neE lclt urn
and pulled her three rings-one die
mona. which is highly priced as a family
heirloom; another, class ring, and the
third a plain gold band-from her fingers.
When released Miss Crane screamed, FELL
and became unconscious. and the robber
made his escape.
Upon regainlng consciousness Miss
Crane summoned help, and in short
time the phone lines all over the county
were put TO work, and searching parties
were formed. who spent the entire after
noon in & vain search for the robber.
The man is described as short. WELL
built. clean-shaven. tough-iooking feiloW.
He was without coat. and was poorly
dressed.
Some time after the incident two OF
the rings were found lying on box In
the yard about 30 feet from where the
assault took place the plain gold Dana
being the one missing. BY Sunday eve
ming Miss Crane had recovered from her
fright, and aside from several bruises,
she is none the worst for the experience.
One OF the peculiar phases OF the bold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
MIR. JOSEPH HALL DEAD.
This Popular Christian Gentleman
Dies After IA Long Illness.

Mr.. Joseph Hall, an estimable Chris
tan gentleman, died last evening at 7:@
o'clock at his residence. No. 5li north
Seventh street. His death was not I'M
expected. He had been practically an
invalid for about live yeats, and for some
weeks past it had been apparent TO those
about him that the end was near.
Mr.. Hall was a native Of Northumber-
land, England, and was in his 18th year.
He came to America in 1917, and had
long been a resident of Richmond. MI
Han was a man of pure life and sterling
worth He had long been an earnest
humble Christian, and was held in high
esteem by all who knew him. The devo-
ton Of his children was beautiful 90 be-
hold He is survived by four sons ana
three daughters. These are Messrs I.
d.. w. L., Joseph E., and j. W. Hall;
Mrs. w T. Smoot, Mrs. T.. S. Robinson
and Miss Sallie Hall.
The funeral will take place from the
house tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
The rnterment will be made in lakewood
Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
Personals and Briefs.

Mr. George ]. Freddy is quite i'll at
the Old Dominion Hospital.
The Academy of Medicine and Surgery
will hold a regular meeting tonight at
$50 o'clock I'm Lee Camp Hail.
Mrs. f. r. Seayers and Miss Clara VI.
Hughes left Thursday for CrOzet. They
will go later to Variety Springs.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Atkinson and bride returned
Sunday night from a tour of the North,
and left yesterday for their future home
in Chicago.
Misses Freda and Julia Jacobs, for
merly Of this city, now Of Wheeling, w.
Va. are stopping with Mrs. Schwartz, at
No. sos north sixth street.
Mr.. Fitzgerald. at the Union Stock
Yards. found carrier-pigeon i'm an out
house yesterday. The inscription on the
band was ~. c., 49," and the cross-mark
"NO. 9S."
On account OF the trap of the Old DO
minion Gun Club being out of order, the
club will by the kindness of the Lakeside
Club. shoot on their grounds Tuesday,
July 18th. at i. NJ.
Mr.. VIII VI. Stevens, editor and pro-
prietor of the ClaremOnt Herald, was in
the city last night EN- route 10 the Rock
bridge Alum Springs to attend the meet
inc of the Virginia state Press Assocla-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
SUMNER NORMALs FLOURIsHING.
All Have Very Large Attendance
Capitol Notes.

Reports received at the Department OF
Education indicate that the summer nor
nal schools for Virginia public-schooi
teachers ara being better attended this
year than ever before.
The attendance at the Summer School
Of Methods, in Roanoke II Is thought
will reach 900. being considerably upwards
OF 500 already The department received
a letter from Professor Charles II. WIN
ston. the conductor of the Fredericksburg
Normal. yesterday, stating that the en-
rolment there is 25S, and that admirable
work is being done.
Governor Tyler has Issued requisitlon
upon the Governor Of New York for the
return 10 Virginia of Andrew Rogers,
negro. who killed Emmett Rogers also
colored), in Nottoway county. some
months ago.
A Tequisition has also been made upon
the Governor Of New Jersey for Daniel
Burns, wanted in Henrico county for
felony.
COMPREHENSIVE w. r. Perrin, of Glou-
cester, and C. w. Porter, Of King and
queen, were at the Auditors and Trea-
surer's offices yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
DEATH BENEATH THE WATERS.
Ernest Bramberry Loses His Life i'm
the James.


James river has again robbed Rich
mond of a bright young man, full of
hope and promise, the favorte Of his
fellows and the joy and pride of home.
Ernest cranberry, aged 16 years, was
drowned in the river just off the lower
end of Mayo's Island about 6:2O o'clock
Sunday afternoon. His body was re-
covered about forty-five minutes later by
Joe Edwards. and taken to the home of
his father, No. 7OS east Marshall street.
Deceased accompanied by his friend
Mr.. j. NJ. Binford, and some small boys,
had gone in for a swim at the extreme
end OF Mayo's Island. There is a deep
hole not fifteen feet from the waters
edge at this point, and none in the party
knew of it.
HE BECAME FRIGHTENED.
Mr.. cranberry got in 1t unexpectedly,
was greatly frightened, and could not
swim well. The rest is known. Mr.. Bin
ford. though not able to swim at all,
made a brave effort TO rescue his
friend, and sank twice. being himself
nearly drowned. One Of the boys handed
him an oar and he clutched it as he sank
the third time.
When Joe Edwards had brought up the
body the Coroner held an inquest, and the
jury found that death was due to acci-
dental drowning. The body was removed
to Blileys, and the funeral services were
held at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
DR.. w. L. Hatcher conducted the SER
vice at the house and Rev. j. r. Harrison
at the grave, in lakewood.
Deceased was a son Of Mr.. J. II. Bram-
berry. a telegraph operator in the freight
depot of the Atlantlc-Coast Line. He
used TO be employed by this company
himself. but just recently had opened a
watch repairing shop. on Brook avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
REPORTED STREET II. n. DEAL.
NcRotiHtions Said To Re Pending
for Purchase OF II. II. a n. IN

IL Is believed that here Is strong probo.
oility of the purchase Of the Richmond
Halfway and Electric Company by the
American Railway Company. OF Philadel-
phia
1t Is understood that negotiations are
pending looking 20 the purchase of the
property by the Philadelphia corpora
ton. There is said TO be good prospects
OF their proving successful.
captain Andrew Pizzlni. the Richmond
representative of the Railway and Flee
uic Company, Is In New York. it is be-
1eVed on business connected with the pro-
posed deal.
Ihe franchise of the company expires
January ], 1900 There will be great deal
OF competition for the privileges now en-
loyed by the road. II has always been
understood that the Richmond Traction
Company would make a determined cf-
fort to secure them, and a syndicate OF
local capitalists, composed Of Messrs.
Nirginius Newton. Dabney Crenshaw. 5.
T. Morgan. T. G. Williams. and several
others was formed some time ago for
the purpose OF securing the renewal OF
the franchise when IL expired. 1t was
stated on behalf Of this syndicate last
night that IL meant business. and had
both the money and the viii 10 secure the
privilege OF operating cars over the
streets where lines are now owned for
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany.
SO that the purchase OF the line by the
American Railway Company would not
mean that the latter would certainly Sc
cure the renewal of the privileges now
granted the Richmond Railway and Flee
trio Company.
IL was reported yesterday that MIR.
George e. Fisher. Of New York. the sec
rotary Of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. was in the city. pro-
badly in connection with the negotiations
but II so. he was not registered at any
Of tho botplc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
k$OXAl F s:*'ss
W ABSOLUTELY Pure
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome


ternoon, and before and after the parade
received considerable attention from the
denizens OF Jackson Ward. They returned
last night.
The iireinen were members Of two COM
panios, and We're picturesquely uniformed
In red-hannel shirts. They were big
brawny-looking fellows. apparently capa-
bic OF doing good service in fighting
flames.
When they lined up for parade upon
their arrival yesterday somebody told
them they would have TO pay s. for the
privilege Of paradlng the streets, which
caused them to send Il delegation TO walt
on Chief Howard TO ask for information.
The latter told them there was no license
fee attached to parades. and the band
then serenaded Mayor Taylor. Everybody
In the party appeared well-behaved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11

action to stamp out the yellow-fever. III,
finds the situation more serious than he
anticipated.
Tomorrow headquarters will be moved
to SongO, twenty miles north, on the rail-
road a point about thousand feet above
sea level, and all the administrative dc.
partments. except the sanitary depart
ment and a few immune clerks on the
quartermaster and commssary STATS, will
90. too.
The paymaster has been ordered TO sus-
pend all payments TO Cuban troops until
the fever has been stamped out, the spe-
cial object of the order being to prevent
the soldiers from drinking during the
epidemic
Many predict that there will be trouble
when the United States troops are en-
tirely removed from the city. as there
are many hundreds Of destitute Cuban
soldiers already here. They are expecting
payment, and have been, though for the
best reasons. put Off for a month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
VOLUNTEERS FOR PHILIPPINES.
First EnIistments in This City Yes
terday-MiIitary Notes.

FuUy-4iilA0hg NosNS'
Tho enlistment Of soldiers in this city
f- services in the volunteer regiments TO
N sent 20 the Philippines began yester-
Jay. three recruits being received at the
-ecruiung station, on Broad street.
A number OF the men OF the companies
which have recently been reorganized
-.paratory 20 re-entering the state ser
vice are hopeful Of being ultimately sent
. the Philippines. 1t was stated by an
officer 1T the Regimental Armory last
.f that "A number Of men had Joined
.. company within the past few days
..n the expressed hope Of being sent 10
u philippines. IL is a somewhat curious
Gar. that many of the officers and men
r.k The President will eventually call
r tee Governor for volunteer organiZa-
ga.
meeting Of Company 3, First Reei-
aat will be held Monday night for the
purpose Of electing a captain and second
.....raut TO succeed Captain Russell and
S..rG-Lfeutenant Duesbery, resigned.
A. the inetigatlon Of First-Lieutenant
rr Miller. an effort is being made TO
uc.a Colonel Henry c. Jones to accept
H o.rtaincy. Colonel Jones commanded
Company b before being elected 10 the
....cy Of the First Regiment. which
Position he resigned in the spring of ls9S.
H Jones is a fine tactic1an and dis
"a. rHian and several Of the members
. Company i stated last night that
1.- believed his election 10 the captaincy
r be- one Of the wisest actions the
.-l.ay could take. The committee APP
'rt.l To- select a man TO command the
uly held a meeting az the AFmory
' raht. with several members of the
Company interested In the matter Of Sc
commander present Nothing
was done beyond agreeing 10
r. fort 10 induce Colonel Jones TO
a... tla captaincy. his name Will be
r. .I at the company meeting Monday
-.at
Company VI Ohe Richmond Grays) had
r REGULAR meeting last night. Several
tf ames were added 10 the list of those
.. wish 90 enter the state service with
mlHny
..I,.u Luther /. Cheatwood, OF Com
& . of the Blues and First-Lieuten-
.' Thomas spencer, Of the same com
VIII appear before tho Military
to-day for examination for com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
PATRIOTIC FIRE PICTURE.
Pains Grand Production to he Seen
Here This Week.

Pains grand patriotic production and
fire picture The Battle Of Manila" or
Dewey's great victory will be presented
al the Baseball Park on Thursday. Fri
day, and Saturday nights, this week. The
picture is said to be most complete and
elaborate 1t marks a distinct advance in
the art OF pyrotechny, and is being eX-
plotted here by the Pain Fireworks Com
pany. Of New York, for the first time
The production is not fireworks
show" it is the reproduction of the great
drama enacted in Manila bay year ago
last May by Admiral Dewey and his men.
The outlines Of the coast have been re-
produced in miniature, and the battle
ships have been closely copied. -Four nun
dred people take part in the production
which includes not only a naval battle,
but a land battle as well. The production
will take two hours.
Tickets have been placed on sale at
Morris's and shepherds, on Broad street,
and at Schoens Aliens, Polk Miller's,
and w. d. Moses's, on Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
Specjal Sale of BEDDING.

Hotel keepers and boarding houses are
invited to buy as much or as little as they
wish.
Pillow Cases, sleeping size for......2sc
Pillow Cases, made Of extra heavy cot
ton 15c. value, each for...............".Sc
Full Size Bleached Sheets. laundered.
ready for use, Sc value. for 371zc. each.
OF per dozen..................... ~ 20
Extra Heavy Bleached Sheets, New
York mills quality. better than Utica, &c.
value each Observation-Disclosures. 55c
Two Yards Long Bolster Cases, good
quality, each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5Hc
Al Croscoggin Brand Bolster Cases, two
yards long. 25c. value, each for....... iSc
Hemstitched Bleached Shes,s. :Aa2A
yards 81 value, each for. ......... .UOc
Single Bed Size Sheets, ready for use.
elch for. ...u......... .25c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
p,R,xy TERRIBLY CUTS ANOTHER.
They Were Playing Craps and HAD
Failing Out-RaxOr Used.

Isaiah Johnson and William Jackson
two colored boys. had fight Sunday
night in an alley near Cary and Sixth
streets. Jackson was terribly cut across
the abdomen.
The city ambulance was called, and Dr.
]. wyatt Davis promptly responded IN
charge The man was lying on the pave
ment in a pool of blood, with wounds III
the abdomen, right and left shoulders
and arms. The cuts were evidently made
with a razor.
The man was carried to the City hos
pital and operated on by DR.. John G. Ire
william. assisted by Drs. DAVIS and Cum
ningham. His large intestine was badly
lacerated, and much internal hemorrhage
resulted. The man finally rallied under
the most vigorous stimulating treatment,
and is doing as well as can be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
THE sEABoARD AT COLUMBIA.
IL Secures Terminal Property In
Heart of the City.

COLUMBIA. S. c.. July lO.-To-day, the
seaboard Airline paid TO the City Coun-
Gil the 10000 fixed by the jury OF con-
demnation for the Sydney Park property,
and now the seaboard holds the title to
a terminal property covering twenty-three
acres Of picturesque land within one block
of Main street, and in the very heart OF
the city. A party Of citizens took every
means possible to prevent the park from
going into the hands Of the railroad. They
got a temporary injunction when the con-
demnation proceedings were Instituted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
Wash Goods Clearance.

To reduce this stock, to close Il out, our
entire stock of Summer Wash Fabrics
are TO go at about n third their real
value.
SC. a yard for Wellersley Batiste 90
Inch Fine Lawns, American Organdles,
every yard worth 12izc. for. per yard. &c
So. a yard for Fine irish Dimity. new
stripe patterns, 17c. value, for, per
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...............sc
100. yard for Satin Stripe Bat'ste. oil
this seasons newest designs, for per
yard ............... ........................iO c
fJac. a yarG for thousands OF yards OF
remnants OF Fine Lawns. new stripes,
solid coiors and figured, &C. TO Sc. value.
nor ward iIsC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-11
Committees of Barton Heights Coun-

Mayor Starritt Of Barton Heights has
announced the following standing com
nittees of the Council for the ensuing two
years:
street Committee-B. s. Ragland, e. H.
Lea. and +. i. Goodwin.
Finance and Claims-E. II. Lea, A. w.
Martnstein and A. W. Meyer.
Water Committee-A. w. Martinsteln.
II. l.. Denoon, and Il. s. Ragland
Light Commttee-A. II. Meyer, IL. l..
Denoon. and +. II. Lea.
Health COmmittee-H. j.. Denoon, Il.
H. Lea. and b. S. Ragland.
Police Committee. w Starritt, A. w.
Martinstein, and L. p. Goodwin.
Ordinance COmmittee-E. +. Goodwin,
A. II. Meyer, and b. S. Ragland.
Fire Committee-E. p. Goodwin, II. Il.
Denoon, and A. w. Martinstein.