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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
MORE BOERs At KIMBERLEY.
stock Intended for Towns Susie
nance CorrnIied by Burghers.

ORANGE RIVER, CAPE COLONY.
Monday. November G.-The Beers invest
inr Kimberley have been reinforced by
1900 men. and have succeeded in coraiilng
about $4,000 worth Of stock belonging TO
Kimberley merchants, which was intend
ed for the sustenance Of the town.
RAILWAY IN FREE STATE 4 WRECK
LONDON. November "a special from
Queenstown. dated Monday, November
9Th. says:
"Tbe railway within the Free state IS
completely wrecked. 1t is estimated that
II viii take six months TO repair the
damage already done in South Africa ana
tb,. army will hardly be able. TO use the
railway any more than in ISL
The Colonial Office has received tele-
gram from the Governor OF Natal, giving
u cow of a pigeon-post message received
h. the Premier from the commandments
of volunteers. It is as folloWs'
FIGHT At LADYSMITH TUESDAY.
"Iadvsmith. Tuesday. Noyembcr IL
sent YOU November 81, by native mos
senger. report Of the engagement that
cav. but l am not sure that II reached
vou as the messenger has not returned.
1r,for Taunton and Sergeant Maps0n. Of
The Natal Carbneers, were killed. cap
lain Arnott. If the Border Mountei
Rifles was wounded. Nine troopers We're
wounded. all slightly. and they are doing
"There has been nothing important
-,,oe The hospital was removed To a
spot on the railway, three miles soulh'
IAN was quiet on Sunday and Monday.
The enemy renewed the bomDaldmeht
to-day. but no damage has been done
KIMBERLEY O. X. SUNDAY.
LONDON. November 9.-The War Ohice
has received the following dispatch from
General Butler dated Cape Town wed
nesday. November sth, ll.O T. M
Colonel l[ekewich telegIaph5 iron,
Kimberley. November 9Th, that all IL Wen
there. and that there has been no serious
attack as vet. \ slight bombaidment
ala mo- damage. Information from MAZE
king shows that place was safe october
27fh. Colonel plumer had successtul
engagement near Fort Tuli, october @oth.
General White reports by pigeon post
that the wounded and some civilians from
Iadvsmith have been removed -FOUR
miles down the railroad, by an arrange
ment with General Joubert, 10 neutral
place to save them from the pomDaIu-
ment. ,.,.,.r,,,,,
"Ninety-nine wounded from Dundee
nave beeh Sent III "i"e' a.
They are all doing well, and include the
tollowing officers: Colonel G. l..
Rrecl,itt. Major T.. Hammersley, Captain
II Iadam. Lieutenant McLachlan, Major
Boultbee. Captain Dibley, Lieutenant c.
n Perreaux. Lieutenant c. A. Worteram,
Major ]. Davidson, and Lieutenant ID. a.
Welder.
"The bombardment was discontinued
November 4th and November 9Th. but It
is expected that it will recommence No
vember 9Th"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

united in the petition made In faith thar
He would be with and bless US through
the day.
After the morning service we had re-
cess for lunch, and during the time allot-
ted for that purpose we visited the broom
factory, which has recently been erected
by one Of Gods faithful stewards. This
gives tho Institution an opportunity TO
teach the children a useful industry. and
the brooms. which seem to be excellent
ones, and arc made by the larger boys
and girls, are taken 20 Richmond for SALE
Miss Cornelia Meade. Of Horeb, Bedford
county, Va. has charge of the Industrial
branch Of the home, and Miss Ossie
Bpscomb, OF Monita. Va, has charge or
the educational department. All the
work Of the institution Is entirely In the
hands OF conseVlted. spirit-flIed servants
OF God and the children under their SUI
pervision and instruction are taught from
earliest childhood the higher truths OF
the Gospel. and are. many Of them, earn
est Christians.
Such happy faces. such gentle. loving.
earnest words and deeds as are the fruit
of this teaching we have never before
witnessed In any home where n similar
number OF Titles ones are gathered to-
gether
Truly the love of God for little children
IS manifest In providing for the orphan
and the neglected such a home as this.
In the afternoon. Just before the close
OF the meeting, we held an altar service,
at which the Spirit was present in mighty
power. 10 was one of the most sacred
seasons Of our experience. and much real
and lasting work was done. we believe.
At the close Of the day one member OF
our party said II had been the sweetest
day" she had ever spent and we felt sure
It was because she had met God I'm a new
and more real way than ever before.
The memory OF those sacred hours lin
gers with us yet, and 70 all who would
| enjoy a like season OF fellowship with
the Lord and with His saints, we would
recommend u visit 10 bethany Home
Bon Air, Va. ELIZABETH MORTON.
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y, wn1-NnEn rROM DUNDEE.
SUPERIOR TO THE MECAPHOyE.
4 Device NOW Being Tested i'm Bri-
fish Coast Forts.

The War Department has been inform
ed Of an interesting device invented by an
Engllshman and now being tested In the
British coast forts which promises TO
serve as a substitute, in limited mea-
sure. for wireless telegraphy. 1t is claim
ed ~ he s,Iuerior TO the megaphone, now
universally used on shpbOard. IL is a
simple parabolic reflector with a fiexi-
BILE speaking tube, pointed at the focus
OF the reflector. Speaking into the tube,
the sound waves are reflected I'm practi-
cally direct line, and caught by SINH
lar reflector. with an earpiece located at
some distant point.
The report does not say what extreme
range has been attained, but indicates
that the experiments have been quite sat-
isfactOty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
TRAIy-wRECK IN MICHIGAN.
Three Persons Fatally Iujurcd-Ten
Others Seriously Hurt.

TOLEDO. O.. November s.-Mchlgan
Central train No. $40. from Toledo for
Detroit, was ditched by the spreading OF
rails between Alexis and Vienna. Mich,
about O'Clock tonight. Three persons
were fatally injured. They are:
John Mckay, indianapolis; rib broken;
cut about face and head by glass.
head and arms.
william Hamilton, engineer; bruised and
probably internally injured.
Ten were seriously injured, and between
fifteen and twenty others were bruised
and shaken UP.
Tho accident was the result 81 de-
llberate piece OF work by unknown train
wreckers. and happened ~ point Just
by a short ttestie. Two freight trains
had passed over the road In safety q short
time before
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

washington Evening Star. sth.

(WashlnRton EVenIng Star, 9th.)
Father Machn tells another good story
on himself. Some time aeo, end II was
not weeks either, he wrote little note "a
Mrs. Hazen when h9r quarterly pew rent
was due. Father Mackin ~ q sood deal
Of n wag. and his bon-mots are we'll
known contributions TO ecclesiastical plea.
santries. In his note he said that he's
new. No. CT, In his church was getting
mouldv. and he feared she might be going
10 some other church than his. This
morning she reminded him OF y, and
not say my pew IS 'sih-dewey' Instead OF
that very ugly word The father
owned up that she had ths best o. u In
tho play OF words and there was great
laugh al around al tho incident
Ruhlin Proposes 20 Fight Jeffries.
NEW YORK. November 9.--Gus Rubin
to-day posted 81 600 for a fight with James
Ieffrlea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
J. T. ALVEY MISSING.
GRAyEsT FEARS FELT FOR CARY
STREET FEEp-DEsLER.
MADE his WILL WEDNESDAY.
A Few Moments Later He Left His
Place OF business and Has Not Bcen
Seen But Once since-peep SYM
pnthy-Detcctives at Work.

Mr. John r. Alvey, OF Alvey Brothers,
feed'dealers, at No. 1904 east Cary street.
has been missing since O'Clock Wednes-
day, and the gravest fears are now felt
for his safety.
His brother, Mr. Edward Alvey. and his
family arc almost wild with apprshsn-
sion. Friends OF Mr. Alvey's family fear
he has taken his life. Two private detec-
tives and the police Of Richmond are
looking in every conceivable place for
him. I'D to a late hour no tidings had
been received.
His disappearance IS most peculiar
one. SO far as can be learned, no cause
OF any moment whatever existed for him
TO leave Richmond. Yet some OF his ac-
tions on Wednesday point 10 some de-
liberate violent deed.
MADE HIS WILL
Mr.. Alvey made his will Wednesday
just before he left tho office. Ho called
Mr.. Spencer Il. Hancock, a trusted asso-
ciate. 10 him. and told him he wanted TO
make his Will Mr.. Hancock thought this
was peculiar. but no aided him in the
wording Of tho testament. He made his
vito his heir.
When he had written IL he asked Mr..
Hancock to witness H. That gentleman
told him that 1t was not necessary for
any one to witness H. and besides. that
he (Hancoch) would likely be dead him.
self before any one. would be called upon
to read the will Mr.. Alvey. IN reply to
this, said, Maybe not"
Soon after no went out, and has not
hoan econ cfpco huf pnA fifeio
This was at $50 o'clock by Cary-street
merchant at the Union Depot. IL he took
| any money away with him other than
the pocket change a businessman natu-
| rally carries, 10 has not been discovered.
NO CAUSE is KNOWN.
| II Is impossible 10 find any cause why
| Mr.. Alvey should destroy himself or lsaya
! his happy home. He IS good. succofs-
| full businessman.
II IS true that he had much business
on his hands and mind. lie was a nophe "
Of the late Major W. {. Lpscomc. OF
| PresQuile, Chesterfield county. A short
while ago ne was mace the odministra-
tor Of Major LipscomVs estate. which
Is valued az about sos.o0o Mr.. Alvey, when
| qualifying for this respoNyihility, rave q
heavy bond. and It Is said lhat no greatly
feared he would mako some niataka
which would cause him 20 have 20 pay the
| bond out Of his own personal properly
Mr. Alvey Is about 81 years OF aso. ne
| f. married and has a little girl fs's VIE
was Miss Mary Starke, OF this Guy. Nr
Alvey IS OF spare build, about feet L
inches high. weighs about 1870 pounds, L.
OF dark complexion. with black hair. daFh
noustache, and always dressed nsatiy,
His house was established about twenty
FIVE years ago and is rated by Dun al
about $4,000. It's finances are regarded N
| fine condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
ANTHRACITE COAL TO ADVANCE.
Incrcnse Of 20 Cents a Ton is Ex-
pected on December 1st.
Now YORK Timos.)

CHICAGO. November S.-A jump Of p
cents q ton I'm the price Of anthracite
coal. which has been rumored among
dealers for some time, was to-day pre-
dicted with certainty by coal men, and
the date for the advance was fixed at
pecember'lst About that time. say the
dealers navigation will have closed, and
the an-ran rates viii reach the highest
figure for several years The present re-
tai price of anthracite Is 500 a ton
u look for an advance. probably OF -
cents q ton about December lst.' said
big dealer. 1T will be occasioned solely
~ The steadily mounting freight rates.
Bituminous coal, too, Will advance I'm
prlce .n the near future. Next Monday
an advance OF ~ cents a ton on Eastern
freight rates and an advance Of u cents
10 ST. Paul and Minneapolis Will 90 into
oifcct This Will send the price of soft
,.Osr nm"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
PRINCE OF wALEss BIRTHDAY.
EngIand's Future Ruler Was Fifty
Eight Years OLD Yesterday.

LONDON, November s.-The fifty
eighth birthday anniversary Of the Prince
OF wales was celebrated to-day. st.
Paul's, Westminster, and other chimes
were pealed the public buildings fioated
the royal standard; salutes were fired at
Windsor; the Horse Guards parade and
the Tower Of London.
The Prince celebrated his birthday at
Sandringham, where he entertained Lord
Rosebery and other distinguished guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
Through Southern Hallway Trains.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., November 3
1t is announced that, commencing Deem
Der 10, 1899. the Southern Railway Com
pany Will operate through trains over its
own new line via Columbia, Perry,
Blaclkville. and Alendale. b. c., TO Sa-
vannah. Ga. It's through-car service will
be operated Ia connection with the Plant
system south OF Savannah, Ca. and the
Florida Fast-Coast railway TO points on
the east coast of Florida, where direct
connections for Key West, Fla, Habana.
cuba and Nassau, n. p, via Miami, Fla,
viii be made with the Florida East-Coast
Steamship Line. and In connection with
the Plant System south Of Savannah, 10
other points in Florida, including points
on the west coast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
COL. j. J. MOORE DEAD.
He Was n Prominent officer During
the Civil War.

PHILADELPHIA, November 9.--Colonel
J j. Moore, who during the civil war
was chief engineer and superintendent of
the military roads Of Virginia, died sud
denly to-day in a cheap lodging-house in
this city. Colonel Moore had been stop
ping al the lodging-house for nearly ten
months under the name Of ). J. Jackson
which he assumed fearing his impov-
erisbed condition would become known 10
his friends. and wishing TO avoid the en-
barrassment of accepting money OF as
ciates or the members of his family. lie
was a sufferer from asthma. and this
aument is believed to have caused his
death
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
MUST AFFIX THE STAMPS.
Decision of Treasury Comptroller
Touching Express Companies.

J. II. Kidd. disbursing officer Of the
United States Board Of Engineers and
Deep Waterways at Detroit reports to
the Comptroller of the Treasury that he
IS called upon to make shipments by the
American Express Company, and that
the company refuses TO aitiX revenue
stamps on its receipts and bills of ladins
unless paid for by Mr.. Kidd. Inquiry
Is made as 20 what should be done. The
COMPTROLLER SAYS that the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue has decided that eX-
press companies should aftX the stamps.
If the company does not do so In this
case Mr. Kidd is authorized to pay for
the stamps and report the matter TO the
Commissioner Of internal Revenue for
notion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.
baltimore Men File Articles for nm
Association.
(New York Herald)

TRENTON, n. j., November S-The
United Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany filed articles Of Incorporation here
to-day with the Secretary of State. The
capital stock is 100000.
Henry Y. Parr. n. j. Hayward. ; ID.
Warfe.d. and James Bond all Of Balti-
more. and John Haddon. Of Jersey City
The company will carry on a general
telegraph and telephone business ana
manufacture equipments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
cntcGs LOOKS TO MARYLAND.
Says Democrats
Nigbt Find IA Candidate There.

New YORK 11meS)
WASHINGTON. November S-Attor-
ney-General Griggs made a significant
comment on the election. lie said: ut
seems to me- judging from the results,
that the proper place for the Democratic
party TO look for q candidate next year
Is I'M the State of Maryland
In this connection II is interesting 10
note that the picture of Admiral Schley
was displayed on the bulletin boards last
night after the Maryland news came In.
and that IL received as much cheering as
that OF Bryan. and more Than was gwen
TO the picture Of any other Democrat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
GUATEMALA WILL ARBITRATE.
Claim of X. III. May for Being De
prived of Hts Rights.
(Washlngton Sian

According to a dispatch received by the
Secretary of State from Minister Hunter.
the GovernmeAt OF Guatemala has agreed
American citizen, 20 arbitration. Mr.. May
was interested In the Gustemalan North
ern railroad, and alleges that he was sum.
marily dispossessed OF his rights By the
Guatemalan Government. Guatemala dis
putes Mays claim TO an indemnity, bur
expresses her willingness TO submit the
points at issna tn arhitHatton-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
Roston no,,s nottled wrnth.

Chicago Tribune)
you tallow-faced siobp' snaTlsd the
bad boy Of the neighbofhood For 2
cents ia break yer FACET
u shall go and consult the lexicons
with reference TO that word 'slob.' re-
spondcd the other. a little boy from Bos--
ton. wrathful but self-pOssesscd, and
II II has an opprobrious significance, l viii
return and chnstise you"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

bankers aid not believe the Secretary
would respond TO the wishes and desires
or those who were asking him again 10
come 20 the relief OF the money market.
| was told yesterday that there Is de-
mand on the banks now for money on the
part OF merchants who are arranging Tor
their late winter and spring goods.
GAGE DOES NOT BELIEVE TREA-
SURY BALANCE LARGE ENOUGH.
Herald Bureau.
Corner Fifteenth and G. Streets. N. W.
Washington. ID. -. Wednesday,
There viii be no immediate purchase
OF bonds by the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury for the purpose Of relieving the
stringoucy Of the money market.
Since Secretary Gage came TO the as
sistance Of the banks by anticipating the
payment OF interest on the public debt
it has been suggested TO him by bankers
and others that he go further and pur-
chase considerable amount OF govern
ment bonds, IN order 90 put more cur
rency In circulation. Thus far the Sec
rotary has not seen III 20 act on these
suggestions, and he said to-day that he
did not contemplate such action.
Oiiicials OF the Treasury Department
are OF the opinion that the banks will be
able 10 tide over the present stringency
without any serious difficulty and with
out any further assistance from the de-
partment The cash balance In the Urea
sury is not now so large that the Sec
rotary would feel justified in using any
OF II for the purchase Of bonds, except
! In an emergency.
Another reason for not purchasing
bonds at ants time is that II is believed
that the heavy expenditures that will be
| required on account Of the increo sed mill.
| tary force in the Philippines will take
| considerable money out Of the Treasury
and will tend to reduce the cash balance
| somewhat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
Mr. uobart brighter.

President Hobart was a little brighter to-
day than he has been since the beglnnine
of his Illness. He took some solid nour'
ishment and was In good spirits. lie Sc
cured much natural sleep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
Riehmondersin New York.

NEW YORK. November s--(Speclal)--
J.. W. Hopkins. Grand; A. Warwick
Herald Square; Dr. l.. Cowardin. Hon
man; c. J. Billups and wife. Bartholdo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
BOND PURCHASE NOT TO BE MADE.
although Asked Thus 10 Relieve
'tFingency Secretary Gage Refuses.

tNew York Herald-9th)
efforts have been made on the part Of
'''ne Of the officers OF banks IN this city
nave secretary -of-the-Treasury Gage
D. "0''1e me purchase Of bonds by the
treasury. The purpose Of this was TO in
N'tese the circulation Of money.
~ Was stated IA wall street Yesterday
u.at Secretary Gage was asked 10 buy
-'Vu' s9o'VpvD OF bonds. Some OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10
Execution I'm Florida.

ORLANDO, FLA. November 9.-Sher-
man Copeland was hanged here to-day.
al noon, for the murder, at Winter Park,
of Mary Cook, q young colored woman.
I'm February, 1893. He was In love with the
girl, and murdered her through Jealousy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

orders for printing sent 10 the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style Of work and prices will be
sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
The range OF the Thermometer was "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

The Me ather.

7 WASHINGTON. November a.
Iglln Forecast for Triday and satur-
- day:
For Virania-Fair Friday and
Saturday; warmer Friday; light 60 fresh
scuthwesterly winds
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lina-Falr Friday and Saturday: light,
variable winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

Mean temDeFa'ure ...-.......--.si Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-10

Regarding the future, l will only de-
precate some very strange assertions that
see occasionally IN the Continental
press only the other day | saw IL as
serted. not by a chance writer. but by
man who has been a member OF
French Government. that this war had
for It's object the qualification of the lusts
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28
TESTING CHRONOMETERS.

The Interesting Process Of Adjusting
Watches for Temperature.
Before a. frst-class watch is sold it
has to go through a variety of tests OF
"adjustments,' and one of the most
important is the adjustment for tenn
perature.
Chronometers are adjusted for tenn
peratures varying from so degrees to
80 degrees, as a rule, but some makers
especially in Frnnce-cool them down
to zero, and often they are heated to
100 degrees. Beyond this point it is
dangerous to heat them, as the oil
would be liable to injury, and even the
works might suffer.
Pocket watches are adjusted for tenn
peratures varying from 35,degrees to 95
degrees. The process consists in put
ting the watch in a close-ftting case,
and placing this in cold room, or q
refrigerator with ice, and leaving it
! there for some time, altering the works
: so as to make it keep regular time.
Then it is very gradually heated, great
care being taken not to let the moisture
in the warm air condense upon it.
Next it is put in a specially con-
structed oven, and heated to 90 or 100
or 100 degrees, the machinery being
again adjusted to go regularly. Chron-
oIneters are usually kept week in the
cold chamber, then week in the hot,
and again a,week in the cold chamber.
After that they are ready, to make voy-
ages to any port between the equator
and the poles without losing or gaining
minute. sssE +
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28
Terms, s1.Oo 4 Year IN Advance.

r ~ s 4 49,
One portion Of Maj. Gen. Woods testi-
mony before the War Investigation Com
mission has not received the attention it
deserved. Knowing that Gen. Wood
was physician he was the Mckinley
family doctor when he was appointed
Colonel<o of the Rough Riders, the COM
mission expected to get some valuable
testimony as to whether Skaters army
had enough medicines, but they conclu-
dsd not to ask any more questions whom
Con. Wood, in reply to one about
whether lack of medicines had increased
the sufferings of the soldiers. said it was
q matter of opinion, and added, II never
take medicine myself" -
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28

The London Times accuses tho govern
ment;of tho Transvaal with having spent
a million dollars q year during the Lac t
four years in substituting the European
press against British interests. Still,
there are corporations in this count try
which act as though they monopol'ze
tho business of substituting the press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28

AS there was no kissing connected with
the enthusiastic reception of Hobson at
Honolulu, We take 1t that the young
man has found his head again: May be
keep it?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28

Mr.. Carnegie was perfectly safe in Of
ferlng to pay the $200OO,00O which the
treaty of peace binds US to pay Spain,' if
President Mckinley would make the
Philippines independent. He knew the
absolute inpossiblllty OF the government
accepting the money from him.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-01-28

The Boston editor who apooeized to
the judge whom be had criticised, rather
than remain in Jail for contempt isn't the
first man who preferred humble pie to
imprisonment.