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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
RICHMOND AND LANCASTER.
Majority of Downing Convention Re-
assemblies and dominates Wexford.

WARSAW. VA. October 23.-(Special)
In accordance with the suggestion Of the
Democratic Committee of this county.
the Downing convention reassembled at
that place to-day, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for the House Of
Delegates for this and Lancaster coun-
ties. This county was fully represented
and there were full delegations from Lit
walton and Corrotoman districts. in
Lancaster county. Mr.. John Curlett, Of
Lancaster, was made temporary chair
man ana w. Y. Morgan temporary sec
rotary
Committees on Credentials, Orgsniza-
ton. and Resolutions were appointed
consisting Of five members each. after
which a recess Of one hour was taken.
when the convention reassembied, the
temporary organization was made per-
manent The Committee on Credentials
reported that all the delegates from
Richmond county were entitled 70 their
seats. and were entitled 10 $40 votes In
the convention; that the five delegates
from Litwalt0n Precinct were entitled TO
l4O votes. and the delegates present from
Corrottoman Precinct were entitled 20
cast one half OF the vote of that pre-
cinct-namely 81 IL votes-there having
been a tie in the vote IN the mass-meet-
Ing at which they were elected.
The report also stated that there We're
no delegates present from the remaining
preclucts Of Lancaster, but that ma
ioritv Of the delegates appointed in the
two counties were present, and that they
represented a majority Of the Demo-
cratic votes Of the two counties. The
report was adopted
Resolutions were adopted which re
afnrmed and endorsed the principles Of
tho Democratic party as set forth in the
chicago platform, and recommend
change in the Federal Constitution that
.,,iu hiring about the election of United
states senators by the direct vote Of the
people: also. endorsing the course OF Hon.
~ A Jones as the representative for
mis- district in Congress. and rendering
thanks for his gallant fght in the ~
aucuration and advocacy OF inc principle
OF the popular election OF senator's
The resolutions also urge upon Una
nominee of the convention 20 do all IN
his power TO preserve and protect the
rights Of our fellow-ctiz ms VINO are en-
gagged IN the oyster industry.
After the adoption OF the report "r.
c. 5. Towles OF Lancaster, placed IN
CONCLUDED ON SEVENTH PAGE)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
JOE, THE TURK, BADLY TREATED.
Indignfties Heaped Upon Him, He
Says, I'm Turkey.

NEW YORK. October 23.--The attorney
FOR the Salvation Army has called the
attention OF Secretary Hay to the indigni-
ties alleged 10 have been heaped on Joseph
Garabed, an ensign Of the Salvation
Army, known all over the United States
as Joe, the Turk who went 20 Turkey
recently for the purpose OF visiting some
of his relatives.
On July II. 1885, he got passport and
necessary papers which he supposed
would protect him as an American citizen
In Turkey, having been citizen OF this
country for over eight years On land
ing, instead of receiving protection, he
says mis- passport was contemptuously re-
ceived, and he was seized by the Turkish
authorities and thrown into Jail.
by virtue OF considerable expenditure
Gsrahed says he was able to reach a
United States Consul. He says the Con-
sui not only refused to protect him, but
ordered him TO leave the country, as the
Turks had directed, on the very next
steamer, or else be incarcerated by the
Consul In the American JAIL until the
Consul could place him aboard steamer
bound for some foreign port. Garabed
took a Russian steamship and left the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Injury to his Spine Said 10 Hare
Caused This.
PARTICULAR AWE VERY MrAonA
The kilograms DO Not Ten Of the
Accident, and Very Little IL Knows
Here-Major DerbysHire IN Now ~
His Sons Bedside
His Sons Bedside

A telegram received here late Saturday
evening announced the serious injury Of
Mr. George a. Derbyshire eommandant
OF Wetmore college, In Missouri
Mr.. Derbyshire is we'll known in this
State as the frst captain OF the oadet
and Immediately after his graduation last
summer he accepted the offer OF COM
mandant al the Missouri institution.
HIS BODY PARAI.YzED.
Particulars as 20 his injuries are
meagre. An that f. known here Is that
he was hurt in a football contest, and
that he is paralyzed, or partially so. as a
result OF injury to his spine.
II is not known here definitely when
the accident occurred. Mr.. Derbyshiro's
parents. who reside on Grace street. hav-
ing heard nothing from him for a week.
telegraphed TO ascertain the cause. A re-
ply came stating that he had suffered
slight strain. and would write In few
days. Major Derbyshre then began to
use the wire freely. with a view to ascer-
tanning his sons real condition. and when
he finally received telegram announcing
that his condition was very serious he
took the first train to the young mans
bedside.
The report current in Richmond yesier-
dav was to the effect that his injuries
were somewhat similar 10 those sustain
ed by young George Bahen some years
ago. though perhaps not so serious.
A TELEGRAM TODAY
Nothing was heard from Wetmore yes
terday. but Mrs. Derbyshire expects a
telegram Of particulars to-day.
Mr. Derbyshre was exceedingly popu-
lar with the members OF the Virginia
Military Institute cadet corps during his
stay there and the announcement Of his
injury will be sad news % them. Nr.
Derbyshire was a player on tho Virginia
Military Institute football team. He Is a
perfect athlete. and took great interest In
the game. lie was one OF the partcips nts
In the contest between Virginia Military
Institute and Georgetown in this city last
fall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
SENSATIONAL ROBBERy IN LONDON
New York Lady Loses Jewetry worm
$50. 900, and S23. 900 Ina Money.


LONDON, October 28.--Iate this after
noon il was announced that sensational
burglary had taken place yesterday at the
Savoy Hotel, London. where the room
OF Mrs. Stool1well. OF New York, tho
widow OF a New York jeweller. was en-
tered and robbed II is understood, OF
tewery valued az eloOoo. and bank notes
and other negotiable currency TO the
amount Of $500.
Mrs. Stockwell has been staying az the
hotel for some time with a nephew Jhe
APARTMENT was entered while the two
were at dinner. On returning 10 the room
Mrs. Stockwell found the door locked on
the inside. An alarm was raised and tho
door forced. The room was found empty
but II had been thoroughly ransacked.
The management took prompt mea-
sures. had the hotel doors closed, sum
moned detectives, and searched All
strangers and servants. Nothing now
ever. was discovered. The burglars hah
escaped. the thick fog enabling them 10
get away. Several detectives from Bow
Street and Scotland Yard are AT work on
the case, but thus far there Is no trace
OF the thieves.
Mrs. stockwen declines to discuss the
matter.
VICTIMS HUSBAND or T1FFANY'S.
NEW YORK. october S.-AIrs. Louise
stockwell. whose husband was yice-presi-
dent OF the firm Of Tiffany a Co, Is be-
lieved 20 have been the victim Of the rob-
berry During II any years Mrs Stockweu
had made a collection Of Jewels Of great
value. and some or Jiuanys most Ia
nous work found is way into her c0llec-
ton. A diamond necklace worth many
thousands was well known. she usually
took this necklace with her, and II was
probably secured by the thieves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Horse-ShoN Excursion.

The Old Dominion Steamship Company
announces it's sixth annual personally
conducted excursion from Richmond TO
New York on account of the National
Horse Show, November 18th 20 18th, in
elusive.
The party viii leave Richmond at 3:i5
p. A. on Saturday November 11th,via
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. or 9 A. NJ
via Richmond and Petersburg railroad
Norfolk and Western rOute). connecting
with steamer sailing from Norfolk same
evening.
Fare, Richmond 10 New York and re-
turn, tickets good for ten days, and in
Guiding meals and state-room berth on
steamer, 81. Fare one way, 81.
Tickets viii be on sale November Sth,
9th. 10th. and nth, good only for steamer
from Norfolk November 18th.
For further Information apply TO
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent,
1919 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
REV. p. NJ. McABE No MORE.
He Was Instrumentnl i'm Libera'i"s
John Boyle O'ReiIly.


WASECA. MINI. october 3.-Rev. r.
NJ McCabe. a well-known Roman Catho-
lie clergyman. is dead OF Bright's disease
at St. Mary's. small mission near Vase
ca. His death recalls an exploit Of inter-
national interest in which he was con
spicuous actor.
II was Father McCabe who was instru-
mental in llberating the political prison.
or John Boyle OReilly, who Afterwards
became the noted American poet.
ORenly was detected in propagatlns
renianism in England. He was arrested
and sentenced to penal servitude. Father
McCabe was stationed at the Australian
prison as chaplain, and TO MN - NeHly
confded his intention OF making MS ~
cane The priest offered 10 aha MN On
a dark night Ia 1863 the TWO met by dP-
pointment. and the priest and the prison.
or exchanged clothes. In TINS disguise
O'Reuly departed in an open BOAT WIN
ont food or drink. After three days Oh
terrible exposure he was picked up IS an
American whaler and carried To LIVER
rool Thence he made his way quickly 20
he United States. The priest reported 10
,be prison officials that ne had been way
Ioid hv the convict, who compelled MIN 10
make the exchange OF clothing. When the
truth leaked out later on. Father McCaDe
was Obliged 10 make nasty departure
from Australia.
-. came TO this country and applied 70
Ri.hop Ireland for a charge IN TINS ulo-
cara 9bout eighteen years ago. He has
remained in Minnesota ever since
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Very Fine Furniture.

About sixty-odd pieces Of the very
finest makes of Parlor. Library. and Hall
Pieces. comprising only solid mahogany,
Marqueterie, verni marten and some
rich golden oak, including principally
chairs without upholstering; large, swell.
upholstered chairs. elegantly upholstered
divans, pedestals, ornament tables, CEN
tre-tables. lamp tables. and plant stands,
all of which have been used as
samples. are now being sold out at reduc-
tions averaging one third and one half
their original prices. Prices range i'm
value from s. to 1925. prices now range
t2.75 TO $50 Sale I'm Furniture Depart
ment Meyers, Foushee and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
RACE FIGHT IN ALABAMA.
Negroes Raid Town-Three of
Them Reported shot.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, October IA
news letter from Seabright. Ala. lum-
Der town south Of here, says that place
was scene OF terror early yesterday
morning. The negro employees OF tho
turPentine stills were paid off Saturday
night. and hundreds of them, both mon
and women. went there to get drunk and
tako possession OF the town. Finally, a
row started in Faik's bar-roOm, and
Dozens OF pistols were fired. Then bedlam
relsned for an hour or two The white
mon got together, armed themselves. and
scattered the negroes. who subsequently
rallied and started back They were met
near Dunston's stable and partial en-
gasement ensued, the whites finally sue
ceeding In forcing the negroes back 10
the camp. Three negroes are reported
shot. The blacks are still In tho swamp,
and the white men are awaiting their re-
turn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
FUNSTON WROUGHT UP.
Saws Political influence Has Not AZ
fected His Movements.

SAN FRANCISCO. October Z.-General
Frederick Funston, in an interview to-
day. said:
81 am getting tired of the absurd claims
that are being made by certain politicians
Of Kansas. Letters have been written
me by certain alleged political leaders
Claiming credit for some order that had
been TO the advantage OF my .ret men. ~, or
myself They claim credit for the order
10 20 10 Manila. and further assert That
| owe my promotion to brigadier 10 their
influence IL Is claimed that the reei-
ment got It's order TO come nome throash
the influence OF certain politicians, and
now comes the absurd statement mat II
these same politicians had not eXerted
mighty influence l would not have Deen
returned TO Manila.
..The fact OF the matter Is that the
Kansas Regiment would have rotted IN
the sand-ots at Camp Merritt. would
never have gone to Manila, would DC Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
National Export Exposition, Phiia-
dolphin, Penn. september 11-No-
vember 30. 1899.

On account OF the above occasion the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
all coupon stations on It's line to Phia-
delpha and return at rate OF one and
one-thrd fares for the round trip, plus
80 cents for Que admission fee to the
exposition. Tickets will be on sale Tues
day and Thursday Of each week until
November p. 1899. with return limit
thirty days from date OF sale. In no case
will return limit extend beyond December
2d. The rate from Richmond 70 Philadel-
phia and return. via York-River Line.
including one admission 70 the exposition,
H.55 without Baltimore transfer; $50 In
Guiding Baltimore transfer
c. w WESTBURY, Il. r. A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
BRYAy's HEALTH GOOD.
His Two-Wecks Tour Of Nebraska
Higgins To-day.

LINCOLN, NEB.. October 23.-Colonel
w. j. Bryan arrived in Lincoln tonight.
and after three hours rest. started for
stromsburg, where he will begin his two
weeks Of speech-makiug in Nebraska TO-
morrow. lie said his health was excellent.
and that he was confident OF being able
10 conclude his campaign as scheduled.
Mr. Bryan said his long tour In Ne
braska had no special significance. He
had in the past neglected his home state.
and he was simply redeeming promises
of speeches made long ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Oysters, Fresh and Fine.
R.u TeIephonic Communication.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Compepy announces that tele-
pAonic Communication can be had oyer
lis lines with Lynehbutg, Va. Danwlle.
va; Roanoke, Va. Wakefield Va, APP
pomattox. Va. Fsrmyille Va; Crewe.
Va. Salem. Va; Bedford City. Va.
Reidsville N. c.; Charlotte, y. G. Column
bia. S. c.
For further particulars inquire az the
public pay stations. and 81 manager )
office. HIi east Main street
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

the Philippines yet, would still be a
colonel. and would soon be private citi-
zen had IL depended on the exertions or
influence Of these politicians. The Kan
sas Regiment was about the last regi-
ment TO leave San Francisco, and was the
last but two to leave Manila. whole
helrs acre of political Influence would
not have affected the order OK It's coming
or going"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Handsome Property to Be Sold.

The handsome three story brick resi-
dcnce and lot No. IL east Main street Will
bo sold by Messrs. J. b. Elan < co. this
afternoon at O'Clock. The sale Is most
attractive one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
FATAL EXPLOSION OF A BOILER.
Two Men KiiIed-Seven Others More
or Less Seriously Injured.

ORANGE, TEN. October Bly, the
explosion Of a boiler at the Luther &
Moore lumber-mill to-day two men were
killed and seven others injured. Law
renee Buehler. one Of the men who was
killed, was riding by the mill on horse
back. He was horribly mangled. Louis
Kicks received. injuries which proved
fatal Those injured are employees OF
the mill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

Miss Hickman, Expert Filter and De-
monstratOr Of la Vida Corsets, VIII be
az Thalhimer Brothers this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
The Weather

r., WASHINGTON. October b.
tEiip Forecast for TUESDAY and We'd
II nesday:
Vifginia-Fair. with moderate
temperature: light winds, mostly south
eriy.
North and South Carohna--Fair Tues
day and Wednesday light east TO south
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was bright and pleasant. The
range OF the thermometer was as fol-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Oysters, Fresh and Fine.
j. WATSON PHILIPS.
Rest GRADUATED Sugar, sc. Pound.

Teas and CoIees reta.ied al Wholesale
nrices- c. ID. KENNY.
Northwest Broad and Sixth streets
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

Oysters, Fresh and Fine.
}. WATSON PHILIPS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24
Old Dominion Tournament mad Fair
Association and Launching OF the
4. -. TorpedO-Boat shubrick, Rich
mond. Va, October 3i-November

on account Of the above occasion. the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
all tlcket-stations on its line In Virginia
and North Carolina 10 Richmond and re-
turn az one fare for the round trip.
plus 20 cents for admission 10 the tour
nament and races. November lst and ID.
Admission OF 90 cents will entitle holder
10 admission TO the tournament and races
on both the list ana I'd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

Mean temperature ............-..eo IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

LONDON. october 3.-During the
course Of the days proceedings, while
the House was discussing the report OF
tho supplementary estimates Patrick
O'Brieu. Parnelite, member for Kilken-
nv city. declared that the hands OF the
British Secretary OF State for the Colo
nies. Joseph Chamberlain, were as much
stained with blood as those Of any muir
derer who ever mounted the scaifold
Tha Speaker. William Court Gulley
called upon Mr. O'Brien 20 withdraw his
remark. but he refused TO do so, where
upon the House, by vote Of SlS 10 %, re-
solved to suspend him, ana ne lett the
House. remarkng: you had better bring
up another army corps, unless you want
it somewhere else"
The House then adjourned.
BOER VIEW OF DUNDEE FIGHT.
PRETORIA, October 2l-Oelayed in
Trnnsnission.)-Th Transvaal Govern
ment received this morning the following
dispatch from COmmandant-General Pet
Joubert
"Commandant Lucas Meyer has had an
engagement al Dundee. he made a plan
Of campaign with Commandant ERASMUS
by messenger. Erasmus, however failed
10 appear.
1T Is estimator th1t tiio bii'iHH iD'N
neaviIv. our FORCES suffered, but owing
IN the mkt IL has been impossible to get
all the details II is reported that ten OF
our force were killed and twenty-five
wounded"
CRONJE CAPTURED?
LONDON. October 2S.-The correspon-
ANT Of the Daily Mall at Durham. Natal,
savs. 'An offcial OF the Bonanza mine,
who has just arrived from Pretoria. de-
clares that while there he heard that
Colenel Baden Powell. the British com
mander az Mafeking, had captured Gene
raj Cronie and thirty other Beers, and
had killed 800"
ANOTHER ATTACK ON GLENCOE.
LONDON, October 23.-The Daily Tele-
graph has received the following from
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Mf Montague next adverted 90 the inn
Il Halistic policy OF the administration.
~ would not say that In the present
,5ttD,,hed condition OF the affairs IA the
tNne Islands which hc firmly be-
F.n HAD been brought about by the
IL, inefficient administration OF Mr.. Nc
>N'''iey' our army should be withdrawn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-24

LONDON, October "a special dis
patch from Cape Town. Sunday, says
that aduces received there from Preoria
report President Kruger as now being i'm
favor Of an unconditional surrender. il
is added that II is said the Executive
Council will meet OF Monday or Tuesday
TO discuss the ACCESSIBILITY Of such a
step. The report. it is stated here, must
be accepted with reserve
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-08
ENDING " FLOOR BOARDS.
Way of Handling Them, Apparently
With some saving 0f strength.

II is a common thing TO see men passing
floor boards right up the front OF "A build
ing The man on the ground raises a
board ~ tha, SIS UPPER end can be grasped
by "A man standing 81 window OF the Sec
ord story who now swings tho lower end
ot IL around through tAs air and up within
the grasp Of man standing al a window
in the story abcve. The third man in turn
swings II up to at window In tho
story above him. and so the beard goes in
this way from the ground 10 whatever
story Il IL 10 b. taken In AZ.
Il takes muscle 20 iift the boards by one
eud in thss way and swing them up and 10
keep at H. The ether day little variation
IN the n1ethud employed was observed in
New York hy which the man on the ground
managed 10 save himself a little Instead
~ Hitting the dead weight ~ each board. he
brought leverage so bear with mis- shoulder
for a fuicrum. The load az boards had been
Sid on from the truck In the street, not
aioneSise the curb. but at right angles 20 IL
in the street. Tue ends Of the boards wera
toward the building ard in front of H.
The man on the ground would pick ND a
s<sary Sv the end ard xalk toward the
building, h1siiug IT, and then inst cad %
facing the pile arsd fitting the board BY
sheer strength lee would face Tire build
.ug and lifting the foaF3 on his shoulder,
would sia;ress the forward end Of thu
board ard SD swfng the other end up. IL
looked like an easier way ~ doing IL than
the dead lsft II was possible only on
The ground In frosst OF tire building where
there vas rnurn 10 rnose and posrafa~ to
advantage orig with fae load thus con-
venistsily placed