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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
NEWPORT NEWS.
A sponsor Seiected-Big Catholic
College to he BuiIt.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December p
>re.all-HIlas Josephine Antoinette
H.aHk. daughter Of Captain Peter A..
Eauck. United States navy. Sc
l.r Inspector OF machinery at
tl. sllu-Vard has been selected IS spon-
-.r for The new Cromwell-Line steamship
fr.-.us which Will be launched az the
.Hn-rarf saturday morning. Miss jose
..H. Hohrer daughter Of Lieutenant
.Hmmander Karl ROhrer. United States
t1fy win be maid Of honor
Professor Dudley Il. COwles. principal
o- fus Hampton Public Academy. has re-
"a hls position. as the result OF the
recent controversy in his school. although
o.. school Board upheld him.
When the next schoOl-sessiOn opens here
hrH port News VIII have large Catholic
U0ll ge. which promises to be one of the
most impoi tdIit euatauonal institutions in
ihe South. 10 Will Doe built bv the Old
Point COLLEGE company. which is already
operating splendid Catholic college mi
iuckroe Beach, with the Xaverian bro-
theirs JOB charge. The company to-day mr.
chased thirteen lots i'm the heart Of the
city. THE deal was cOnsummated bv Rro-
thor Alexis. Brother Paul. and several
otacrs OF 81. Joseph's. Baltimore. The
plan ccutemplates the erection OF "a build-
Ms % cost not less than $1,000. and it will
Do one OF the handsomest i'm the State
THE Naverian brothers have great faith
n the future Of Newport News. and he
ieye That 10 Is just the place for great
college, Work will commence on the col
.re no once. The money for the lots
t-tD was paid down in fun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Ruppert for Republican BiII.

NEW YORK, December l2-Before
leaving for Washington to-day, Congress-
man Jacob Rupert DemocrdO Vas puSs-
Toned as TO his position on the gold
standard bin framed by the Republican
Caucus Committee. and introduced in the
House by Representative Overstreet, OF
Indiana
"Whie / understand that most or my
fsilov-Democrsti representatives from
his city will oppose the bill. said Mr..
Ruppert "for myself / will say that l
intend 10 vote for Il. / represent sound
money constituency. and l propose TO act
I'm accordance with their wishes and with
the best interests OF this great CONNER
cial city"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Returning TO CUBA FROM EMILE.
sonora Lopez VIII Try to Regain Her
Estate.

NEW YORK, December 12.-Senora
Carmina Lopez, who was the wife of a
Cuban general, and who in 1891 escaped
from Cabanas Fortress, Habana, i'm the
guise OF a nun, and took refuge on an
Argentine warship. which conveyed her
TO BuenOs Ayres, was held with her -FOUR
children at the Barge Office to-day, hay
ing arrived here from Rio JaneirO on the
steamer Warsaw, en- route for Cuba. The
family is returning TO its old home, after
long exile.
General Juan Lopez was. five years
ago. a wealthy planter, worth $2,OOOW9.
He was arrested and sent as political
prisoner to Cabanas Fortress. where,
three years ago. with 131 other prison.
ers he was shot
Shortly after this his widow was appre-
hended and cast into prison set apart
for women Her four children were taken
in charge by the Sisters Of Charity. After
Sonora Lopez had been in prison two
months. she effected her escape, By the
aid of two American Sisters Of Charity.
Sonora Lopez is returning 10 Cuba 10
try TO regain her estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13

mented to-day on his speech al the Demo-
cratic banquet last night. His re-
marks on Imperialism and militarsm
have struck responsive chord in the
hearts of all true Democrats, and the
Richmond representative has been con-
graduated on all sides to-day.
The Captain to-day received thanks
from the Danville Lodge Of Benevolent
and Protective order Of Elks, for an adj
dress he delivered there recently, the &C.
caslon being "a lodge OF sorrow"
He visited the War Department to-day
I'm behalf Of Rev. Mr.. benjamin Dennis,
for appointment as chaplain In tho army.
Mr.. Dennis is strongly endorsed by Gene
raj A. G.. Phillips, of the Virginia Volun-
teers.
WASHINGTON CELEBRATION.
Grand Master X. II. w. Duke. and Major
Alfred Courtney, Of the Grand Lodge
Of Masons Of Virginia. accompanied by
the Virginia senators, called at the Capt.
tol to-day, and requested the presiding
officers Of both branches of Congress t.
adjourn on Thursday, I'm honor of the cen
tennial anniversary OF Washington's
Senator Frye. presiding in the Senate
and Speaker Henderson, I'm the House
said It would be impossible 10 do so, th'
latter remarklng that the House had Its
hands full Of business, which must be at
tended to.
BITFFALONIANS HERE.
Mr.. Norman r. Mack, editor and pro-
prietor OF the Buffalo N. W Times; Col
oneI John =. Weber. Hon. Joseph l.. Gar
ven. Mr.. f. NJ. Wheeler. and Represen
tative W. r. Ryan. Of Buffalo, \. Y, Z
committee representing the Pan-Ameri
can Exposition, 10 be given in that cit,
in 1901. left here on the evening train fo
Richmond. They have letters from th'
senators here to Governor Tyler anC
prominent citizens OF Richmond. and seel
TO interest the people Of your city in the
coming exposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
sWINnLED THROUGH THE MAILS.
Confesses That He Grew wealthy In
This Way.

CHICAGO. December l2-Walter r..
hs'sr arrested here to-day. charged
Wh rsing the malls for fraudulent pur-
iE Confessed before United States
Commissioner Humphrey that he had
grown wealthy through his swindling
'ffatons. st-Oflce-InspectOr Stuart
as received scores of complaints. most
nom women. which indicate that
N.'.r operated through the mails in
'''n part Of the country. He advertised
even V.iy. offering 10 send 800 samples
I Ft and other articles upon receipt Of
Oats AZ an extra inducement, ne
t-ianieed 10 reproduce In oil phDtos
sent him by customers When arrested
numerous photographs were found. and
Ns naI on the day Of his capture. con-
...n.4 nearly $500 IN sums OF from .
cents 20 So.
among the aliases under which he ope-
ie'e- were the following: 4. II. Burnie.
= j. I0iman. George f.. True. l.. Fau-
nan. and Hayden" The authorities be-
"''e ieber is also an assumed name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Not Used to a Gun.
December IL, 1883.

December II, 1913.
tn the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your account this morning or the ac-
cidental shooting OF Mrs. Conway, OF
Church Hill. Saturday evening by my
SON Stanley, you place him in false light
ore would suppose rom reading your ar
ticle that he was in the habit OF carrying
a loaded gun about the streets pointing
it at objects. when, the fact Is, ne never
knowledge. on this occasion the gun was
handed him by a much larger boy, who
sfatsd that II was not loaded. and from
his abatement, he put it down by post
and it was in the act OF falling, wnen
he caught 1t. and In 50 doing nc Knosksa
he hammer against the post. which
caused IL TO go of. In support OF this
statement. / will say that the lady and
ali connected with the sad affair exone-
rate him from all blame. Very respect
fully, %. DA -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
THE REPuBLIcAN CONVENTION.
"''"delphin Delegation In Wash
lngton Calls ON the President.

"AshiNGTON, j. c., December L.
large delegation from Philadelphia,
which IS here in the interest Of that cit,
Place for holding the next Republ
D.. oaYention. to-day called on the
,s'''ht who expressed his pleasure at
h'.''ns The. delegates. but said II would
-. '., ,iestiy improper for him TO express
cl, s"shlest preference for any city in IA
'.'sst Of this character
h.. ise delegation IL expected 10 arrive
,,,.., "OIh Chicago tomorrow, in the IN
"'ss' Of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
THE SAMOAN AGREEMENT.
German Niew-POint-Critici of
Speech from Kaiser.

BERLIN, December l2-The Minister of
Foreign Affairs. Count Won Buelow, re-
PLYING i'm the Reichstag to-day to re-
mark of d previous speaker, said he did
not wish to discuss the Samoan agree
ment lie might. however, say IN the
most positive manner that the agreement
contained no secret conditions of any kind.
either of political Or an economic ma
ure and entailed no obligations. political
or economic. either toward Great Britain
or the United States.
DR.. Iieber (CentrisD. criticised the En-
perOr's Hamburg speech. bringing forth
"A protest from Prince Hohenlohe.
Count NOn BallestTem, President of the
Rcichstag. however. upheld freedom OF
speech in that body. The affair has
caused a sensation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
TeIegraphic Overflow.

Webster. Nassau increase Of 10 per
cent. was made in the wages Of the Slater
Company employees.
Lima, Peru.-Before closing the extra
ordinary session, Congress approved the
extradition treaty with the United States.
Caracas, Venezuela.-It Is announced
that the Colombian Government has oc-
cupied Cumana. on the Gulf or cariaco,
and the revolution is said TO be- crushed.
Washington. Government of Great
Britain has designated +. King, the gov
erament astronomer at Ottawa, as the
representative OF her MaJesty's govern
ment In the delimltat ton OF the provis-
ional boundary line between Alaska and
Canada about the head Of the Lynn canal.
under the terms OF the modus vivendi OF
October 10Th last, and the Government
OF the United States has designated y.
III. Titman, assistant superintendent OF
the coast add geodetio survey. TO act In
q similar capacity for this country.
Old papers ,or sale ~ is cents per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
The Daughters Return Thanks.

Richmond, Va, December D, 1888.
The Richmond Chapter, Daughters or
the Confederacy, United Daughters or the
Confederacy, az their first meeting since
the adjournment of the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy Convention, by an
unanimous vote. decided to, through the
press. thank the Westmoreland and Com
monwealth clubs and every citizen OF
Richmond for their gracious courtesy 20
their guests of the convention, and also
for their generous assistance in entertain
ing thsm. ,... ,..,o.s
From every part Of the South letters
have been received. telling us that the
memory OF their splendid reception grows
brighter and brighter. and that they are
tust beginning 10 take II in. In all us I'M
mensity: that Richmond has reason 10 De
proud Of the success OF the convention, as
no occasion could have been nearer per-
lection"
The Richmond chapter, fully realizing
that this great triumph could not nave
been attained had not our friends STOOD
by US so grandly. gave rising vote OF OF
thanks 10 all those who aided them IN
entertaining the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
The Pndere,ysI.i Concert.

II Is said that blocks OF seats for the
Paderewski concert next Monday have
fallen into the hands OF northern specu-
lators. These spectators seem TO be
following I'm Paderewskis wake. There
are very few seats left on the box-ofiice
plan in any part OF the house. The Board
Of Fire Commissioners will no longer al
low the aisles and vestlbuies OF the build
ing 10 be blocked by people who cannot
secure seats, so IL really looks as though
many who would like to hear Paderewski
will be disappointed. What seats there
are left will be on sale at the store
of Messrs. Walter ID. Moses & Co. until
Monday evening. when the sale will be
transferred TO the box-offlce at the Acad-
envy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
WILLIS ROssER ARRAIGNED.
Held to Await Result of Injuries In
dicted on slater.

NEW YORK. December 12.-Willis Ros-
ser. the medical student from Stevenson,
Ala, VINO ON Saturday night shot Frede-
rick 5. Slater. In Nadison-Square Garden
was arraigued I'm the Police Court to-day.
The magistrate adJOuIned the hearing
until Thursday, 10 await further progress
IN the condition of Slater.
4 physi ian certificate read II court
was To the effect that Slater Is AT present
i'm a very GOOD condition. and barring
complications, viii make recovery but
viii be confined TO his house for at least
two weeks - come
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
PLANT INTERESTS IN THE SOUTH
M CHANGE I'm Management of Rail-
way or Express business

SAVANNAH. GA, December l2.-Presi-
dent r. c.. Erwin, or the rant System
of railways, declined to-day 10 discuss :,I
tho merits of the contest of the Will OF
The late II. Il. Plant Instituted In Ne"
work bv the widow, Mrs. Margaret Plant.
TIe stated however. that whatever might
he the outcome of the contest, there
vould he no change I'm the management
Of the properties In tho South OF the Pant
interests. These interests include the
Plant Railway System and the southern
Express Company: r.
PLANT HOTEL IN HABANA.
HABANA, December Leading ON
cials OF the Plant Line have been in Ha-
hama for several days looking over the
ground preparatory TO erecting large
hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Detroit Journal

Greece Is a very rough country. The
ancient Greece had beautiful legond
concerning this. According TO thslr my-
thoIogy, IL was In Greece that the god.
how fearfully a woman learning 10 play
golf tears up the grcurt.
And a goddess was lsyrely woman a.
Q large scale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Decision Goes to Gardiner.

NEW YORK. December l2-At the
Broadway Athletic Club tonight Jack
Moffatt, OF Chicago, broke his arm In
the seventh round, and the decision went
10 George Gardiner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
TAYLOR IN OFFICE.
SMALLER THAN USUAL.
anti = GOEBEL LAW EXPRESSIONS.
Both Bradley md the New Governor
Hope the Act VIII He Repealed
Democratic Candidates Serving Mo-
tees of Contest.
tees of Contest.

FRANKFORT, KY. December Evil
liam 5. Taylor was inaugurated as Gov.
ernor at noon to-day. The crowd was
much smaller than in past years. owing
to the weather. which up to last nisht
vas rainy, followed to-day by Deccmocr
blizzard. The inaugural ceremonies
were simple.
Retiring-Governor Bradley. in the
course Of his speech, said that he hoped
the Goebel election law, which had
brought so much turmoil to the State.
would be wiped from the statute-books.
Governor-elect Taylor. in his Inaugural.
address, said:
1.-THE verdict rendered by the people
last November was the mandate OF the
people I'm favor of civil liberty. Ii was
the triumph Of the people over merci-
less. remorseless. partisan machine, erect
ed to enslave them.
He said one of the CHIEF aims of his
administration would be to secure the
repeal Of the election law.
The oath Of Office was administered IL
Governor Taylor, at noon. by Chief-Jus-
tice Hazergg.
The lately defeated Democratic candl-
dates for state offices began serving 70
tees Of contest to-day against the he
publican candidates, who were given GER
tidcates Of election last week. Several
have been served.
RECEPTION AND BALL.
A reception and BAH were held tonight
I'm honor Of Governor Taylor. Regardless
of party amliation. Kentucky society was
represented. For hours people passed be-
fore the next Executive. and the bitter
ness of the campaign appeared TO have
been forgotten.
The reception preceded the ball The
ballroom was the scene OF one cf The
most brilliant spectacles ever witnessed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13
Antitrust Meeting In Chicago.

CHICAGO December 12-The Execu-
five Committee of the Antitrust Con-
ference decided tonight TO hold an anti
trust meeting in this city February I'm.
No formal call hys been issued as yet 'or
the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13

Property Transfers.
Walter Christian, Clerk, TO Joseph T..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-13

Old papers ,or sale at is cents per
hundred at the Dispatch ofiica
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-21
STAMP SALES IN CUBA
Are Expected to Reach an Average of
$1,000 a Day.

Washington, Jan. PA. N. Machen,
general superintendent of the free de-
livery system and chairman of the pos
tai commission sent to Cuba to investi
gate the conditions there, has returned
from Havana. He had a long confer
ence with Postmaster General Smith, at
which he described the comparatively
chaotic state of the service. Mr.. Macheu
believes the postal department in Cuba
will be self-sustaining.
The cost of the postal service under
the Spanish regime was approximately
$500, 900 year. 1t is estimated now that
the stamp sales on the island under
nominal conditions will foot up $1,000
day or approximately 1866, 900 annual
ly. The receipts from the registry ser
vice, the commission figures as very
likely to amount up about the Spanish
total cost figures. One result of the
commissions work will be an immedi-
ate re-esta blishment of domestic pos
tai money order system. At present in
ternational money orders are available
between Cuba and the United States,
but no money can be so sent between
points within the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-21
GLASS HOUSE.
The British Army is Said to Be Exist
ing.

London, Jan. 21.-The leading organ of
the army, the Broad Arrow, publishes
an article this week which has given
shock to people here who have lifted up
their hands in pious horror at the
French military shortcomings as re-
vealed by the DreyfuS affair. The
Broad Arrow draws an analogy between
the system of the confidential reports
of the British army and the French Sc
cret dossiers and says the British sys-
tenn is a ''grievous blot on the military
administration, which results in con-
hdential reports being in many cases
a mere travesty of Justice
The Broad Arrow explains that COM
handing officers are empowered to
make reports which reflect on Junior
officers and influence the war depart
ment in its selections for promotion,
without the sufferers being Informed of
the reasons, and says: THE effect of
prejudiced reports are often disastrous
to the officers prospects. A particular
case in point has been thus far smoth-
cred; but we are Informed that the facts
will sooner or later be published in the
press, which will not leave a doubt that
fragrant injustice has actually been COM
mitted. The secret archives CT the war
department could tell tales of careers
blasted on absolutely unreliable evil
dence, contradictory proof of which has
been in the hands of the authorities,
who, in order to avoid a scandal, re-
sisted all endeaVors upon the part of the
victim for a fair investigation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-21

which desired to purchase a large body
of timber land in that vicinity. He
gave it out that he was authorized to
pay $500 per quarter section Cor certain
lands. which he described. On his rep
resentatiOn about forty men were in
duced to make timber and stone filings
and they paid him a fee of $25 each for
locating them. Then he disappeared
from the country. The first victim ap
peared at the land office here yesterday
to make final proof. He found then that
Wood had not deposited with the re-
ceiver the sum required to make the
payment, as agreed.
Investigation which followed appears
to make it certain that Wood has bum
coed the Cle-Elum people. The lands as
a rule are said TO be worth So per acre
which Wood agreed to pay for them, but
none of the claimants are in a position
to pay, and will probably lose not only
the fee paid Wood for locating them,
but other expenses. Mr.. Smelling, who
was register of the land office at Lake
view, Ore, ten years ago, states that a
man answering to the description of
Wood appeared there and fieeced con-
f1ding settlers out of over $4,000 in the
same manner as this man has operated
at Cle-Elum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-21
Some of the Fancy Features of the French Ball.

City where he went to attend a banquet
of the hardware merchants
Mrs NJ. Snattinger and Mrs. J. Snat-
finger are spending the week in Kansas
City.
Miss Emma Dora Shepard and Miss
Alice Shepard of Burlingane are in the
city for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Trowbridge of Ar
kansas City will spend Sunday with
relatives in Topeka
About twenty of the friends of Miss
Elsie Cooper gave her a pleasant sur
prise party at her home on West Sixth
street Friday evening.
H. Franken burger of Fort Scott spent
Wednesday with friends in Topeka
Mrs. G. A Ransom of Kansas City is
visiting Topeka friends.
Mr.. VIII EaStOn of Kansas City spent
Friday in Topeka.
Miss Allie Madaris of Lyndon is the
guest of Miss Grace Uril, at 101 Linden
street, Potwin Place.
Mrs. Will Hindman went to Emporia
Thursday for two weeks visit with
relatives.
The Q D. club will be entertained
Monday evening by Miss Katherine
Ernich.
Thursday evening a taffy pull was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Sutton for
Miss Elite Emmons. A pleasant even
ing was spent by the following guests:
Misses Elite Emmons, Anna Anderson
Mayme Alldaffer, Aggie Boyer. Messrs
Charles Kline, Allie Roush, Benz Sex
ton, Fred Emmons, Walter Triggs, Louis
Spendle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyer and
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sutton.
Miss Pearl Mckinney, who has been
i'll for the past week, is much improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-21
CHARLIE PATRICK'S FAD.
Has Wonderful Machine That He Ia
Going to Amuse Himself With.

A large, heavy dray wagon, loaded
with a 1. 700 pound iron milling machine
backed up to the sidewalk in front o.
COG Kansas avenue and the driver and
his three assistants went up the stair
way of the building.
The wagon with it's load stood there.
A crowd collected. The men came back
and prepared to unload the machine
The second floor of the building is used
as lawyers and doctors offices and the
third floor for sleeping rooms for sew
eral Topeka bachelors. What in the
world was that heavy machine going up
there for? That was the question that
came to the minds of all who saw the
machine being unloaded.
Where are you going to take it?"
asked a hackman.
up yonder,' said one of the men who
came with the wagon as he jerked his
thumb in the direction of the stairway
whats it for?" asked the newsboy
Don't KNOW" was the answer.
A policeman came up, attracted by
the crowd that had grown until it
blocked the sidewalk. whats the mat
ter?" he asked as he forced his way to
the wagon to see what sort OF a ma
chine it was.
what is it?'' he asked.
'Keely motor, guess" said the man
with the pinch bar who was laboriously
trying to move the machine.
The machine was unloaded and by
means of block and tackle it was taken
up the front stairs of the building to
the third floor occupied by Charles Pat
rick of Patrick Brothers. Mr.. Patrick
stood guard at the head of the stairs
and allowed no one to pass while he
gave key to one of the draymen who
opened a door and the machine was run
in on rollers and the door closed
Charles Patrick must have some won
derful invention that he is working out
by the aid of machinery for he refuses
to allow even his brother to see the in
terror of that secret room. Those who
have caught a glimpse of the interior
through the key hole or the crack in
the panel of the front door, tell widely
different stories. Some say the room is
filed with lathes. drilling machines and
all sorts of machinery but others say
that a collection of files, jack planes,
cross cut saws and a few hammers is
all there is besides the new machine.
This morning Charlie Patrick was be-
sieged by friends who wished to know
what the machine is for. Butter stam-