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The San Francisco call., 1899-03-11

between the shore and the vessel in or
der to accommodate the guests. The
poop deck was decorated with profusion
of bright colored bunting. Around the
railing was strung canvas, which served
as barrier against the stiff breeze that
stirred UP the whitecaps upon the bay
Overhead was stretched an awning made
of the national flags of all countries. On
this deck was served an abundance of
light refreshments.
The guests were received at the port
gangway by Captain Sakurai and the fol-
lowing commissioned officers: Lieuten-
ant Commanders ]. Ushida S. Hideshi-
ma and r. Kamaya, Fleet Engineer T.
Hirabe. Staff Engineer K. Kisaki, Staff
Surgeon B. Harada, Lieutenant x. Ia
kamatsis, Lieutenant H. SawazaH, Pay
master u. Shimidzu, Surgeon S. Tedzuke,
Paymaster H. Yamazaki, Sub-Lieutenant
G.. Katsuk, Sub-Lieutenant y, Su-
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DR., FREDERICK P. MUFFE, Who DIED
Suddenly Yesterday at His Residence,
1911 Jackson Street

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and over
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and his unt.nely in
kindly
beloved selfish
their needs gout
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The San Francisco call., 1899-03-11
"BiIIv' Lavigne Talks.

BILLY" Lavigne, the manager and
brother of the champion lightweight who
followed the example set by Connie" Nc
Vey by jumping into the ring at an i'm
proper moment, seemed unperturbed al
what he had done, but gave the following
reasons for doing so:
1.-The referee should have awarded the
fight to my brother earlier in the contest
Smith repeatedly foued him and kept VI
these tactics right along. He had a great
advantage in fouling. / got tired of see
ing him continuing it and jumped into the
ring. / did not do so to save my brother
from a knockout. tslt simply because
Had George followed Smiths game
would not have interfered, but as he
didn't and was getting the worst of the
deal l jumped in"
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-11

n CAPTAIN SAKURAI and his officers
Yesterday extended the hospitality of
| his Imperial japanese Majesty's ship
~ Chitose to the State and Federal Of
ficers of California. the municipal ofhcers
of San Francisco, The representatives OF
the United States army and navy and to
the prominent citizens generally. 1T was
gala day aboard the new cruiser, which
lay just off the Union Iron Works, within
the very shadow of her nativity as it
were From the prov of the Chitose float
ed the national colors of Japan, the rising
sun upon the snow-white field. while from
the stern the flag of the royal japanese
navy tapped defiantly in the wind
The reception was from to o'clock,
and during that interval innumerable
tugs and launches were kept busy plying
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The Referees Views.

Immediately after declaring "Mysteri-
ous'' Billy Smith the victor, Referee Nc
Donald informed the press representa-
tives that he did so because Lavigne s
brother entered ,ue ring at an untimely
moment
Had this not occurred" said the ref
cree. land the fight had gone the limit
| would have declared it a draw, because
in my opinion Lavigne had the best of
the fight up to the tenth round. From the
tenth to the fourteenth Smith showed To
advantage. | could not decide differently
as the rules expressly. prohibit any OF
the seconds entering the ring during the
Ring-goers were greatly surprised that
Referee Mcdonald did not follow the pre-
cedent established by Honest" John Kel-
" in the Corbett-Sharkey go. when Nc
Vey entered the ring; and declare all
bets off thus saving the public'S money.
In the opinion of many present McDon-
aid should have followed his example.
The famous old JESSE MOORE WHISKY is
recommended by physicians for family and
medicinal use because it is pure.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-11
RIIIY IAVIONE SAVED HIS
BROTHER FROM A KNOCKOUT

Smith and Lavigne entered the ring
simultaneously at 9:17 .. m. Smiths sec
onds We're Alec Greggains, Tim McGrath
and one Hennessy. Lavigne was esquired
by his brother Billy, young Mitchell"
Teddy Alexander and Arthur Walker.
Jim Mcdonald, the popular baseball UNI
pire, acted as referee. Smith weighed
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jaw in a mix-up which apparently dazed
Taviene's brother Billy came to the res
cue. and emulating the latest scheme con-
cocted in the East by McEey, Corbett;
said TO Referee Mcdonald:
''This thing has gone far enough. Smith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
FOREIGN MISSIONS MAss-MEETING.
An Immense Audience Listens to the
Address of Secretary Chester.

| The meeting held at the First Presbyte-
| rian church last night, under the aus
| pices of the General Assembly and in
| the interest of the foreign missions,
| was most enthusiastic success. An i'm
mense congregation was present, and a
very interesting address on the subject
was delivered by Rev. DR.. Chester, sec
rotary of the Committee on Foreign Mis-
sions who has just returned from a visit
toathe several fields.
The address was a notable departure
from the stereotyped lines of such APP
peals, and though DR.. Chester spoke for
nearly an hour there was never an in
dication that his audience was in the
slightest degree tired OF listening 10 him.
The speaker was often facetlous and
frankly humorous while depicting the
conditions which confront the mission
airy. His address did infinite credit to his
powers OF observation.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Russell Cecil. Dr.
Chester said that some people believed
that there was no further need for work
In Japan, but he could testify from per-
sOnal observation that there Is still need
for mission work in the Flowery King
dom. He would like, he said, to devote
his address entirely TO the work in ia
pan. but the fiat had gone forth that
he should speak particularly OF the work
In the East He referred In a general
way to these missions, but devoted the
greater portion Of his address 10 China.
He described the Chinese character. life.
cities, and modes OF travel, giving his
own experiences in a very humorous
way The various means OF CONVEYANCE.
the inns. and the curiosity of the Celes-
tails were described in most ludicrous
way. He gave an account of the mis-
sionary homes. and said that policy die
tated that these homes should be made
as comfortable as possible, so as TO af-
ford a comfortable retreat from the ter
rib.e experiences the missionary meets
with amidst the great crowds of Chinese.
In conclusion. DR.. Chester urged the
members OF the assembly to make an
earnest effort TO carry into effect the
which II was determined TO raise 5000 600
for foreign missions by way Of signal
izing the birth OF the twentieth century
Assembly Notes and Personals,
The following is list of visitors TO tho
assembly: Rev. Henry Campbell ana
wife, Of Salem, Va; Rev. II. Ii. Fleming.
ID. D., wife. and daughter Miss Nav
of Lynchburg; Rev. j. A. McMurray
Rev. DR.. Z. ". MacCorkle
Clifton Forge. Va: Rev. C. d. Waller and
vile, OF Marion, Va; Rev. l.. F. Harper.
OF New London, Va; Rev Hugh White.
OF China; Rev. b. w. Mebane Rev. w.
n. Mebane. and Rev. f. Il. Ramsay. of
Fredericksburg, Va; Rev. Joseph Rennie,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25

sippl, Florida, South Carolina, NORTH
Carolina, and Georgia. All were adopted
without debate.
The report Of the Auditing Committee
was approved. 1t recommends rules for
the future guidance Of financial secrcta-
ries. which were adopted.
THE MODERN TENDENCY.
The Committee on the Narrative report
ed that papers on the subject had been
received from seventy-one of seventy
seven presbyteries, all purpOrting to an
swer questions touching the question Of
practical religion. The conclusions reach
ed by the committee after perusing these
reports are:
/. The congregations are very generally
supplied with the preaching of the Word,
the cases of entire restitution being very
few The attendance is good.
3 1t appears that the holy Sabbath con-
tinues TO command the reverential regard
of the people of God.
g. Accordingly. 1t is found that the gem
erai tenor Of the presbyterial reports in
dicates that the spirituality of Gods peo-
pie is not on the decline but that there
is "A growing interest in the things that
pertain to the Kingdom of God.
4. Yet the picture is not wholly bright.
The impression left by these reports is
not wholly pleasant. With a depress-
ing and painful uniformity the Presbyte-
rians report a lamentable neglect Of the
family altar and religious home training
Of children. 1t is not easy to obtain the
data requisite for satisfactory seasonal
reports touching these vital features of
that vital subject-family religion.
This report was adopted
PRAYER FOR PEACE CONFERENCE.
The overture presented to the assembly
i'm behalf of the Alliance of the Reformed
Churches, was favorably reported by the
Committee on Foreign Relations. The
recommends the appropria-
tion of $3.50 as the pro rata of the
expenses Of the alliance, and closes with
the following:
Since the peace conference of the ac-
credited representatives Of the nations.
looking forward 10 the disarmament Of
The several armies and navies of the
nations, is now in session at the
Hague. Holland, the assembly, at the
adoption of this report, be led in prayer
Tor this conference by the moderator
The report was adopted as n whole, and
he closing prayer was delivered by Dr.
Kerr. at the request of DR.. Green who
was acting as temporary moderator, in
he absence of Dr.. Cannon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
NIX. BEVERLY REYNOLDS DEAD.
He Passed Away in Washington
Northumberland Here To-Day.

A telegram received here yesterda,
morning announced the death in Wash
| ington Of Mr.. Beverly T. Reynolds. ca
| accountant of the Southern railway. Mr.
Reynolds was well known in Richmond
and during the early part Of his life re-
sided here. He was So years Of age. and
was a son of the late Robert 7. Reynolds
and Mrs. Mamie Reynolds, Of Richmond
Deceased is survived by four brothers
and one sister-JOhn D., of New York
Robert NJ, Charles w, and 5. Bruce OF
Newport News, Va, and Miss Mary L.
REYNOLDS. Of Washington, d. c.
The remains will be brought here. and
the funeral will be from Eiba station at
O'Clock this afternoon. The interment
Will be made i'm Hollywood
Funeral Of DR.. Taylor.
The funeral of DR.. William II. Taylor,
the well-known dentist. took place from
his residence, No 40 north Second street.
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. j. l..
Hill, w. l.. Sydnor, O. A. Hawkins, Z.
NJ Hundley. j. c. White, Parker Da-
shell, w. T. Tyree, and DR. Herbert
Scott.
Dr. Taylor was born in New York, and
came here TO live in 1869 He engaged in
his profession as a dentist, i'm which he
met with success. For fifteen years he
was with his brother at No. lilo east Main
street, under the name Of Taylor Bro
theirs.
During the construction of the battle
ship Texas by the Richmond Locomotive
and Machine Works DR.. Taylor held the
position Of government inspector. He did
not, however, relinquish his practice.
DR.. Taylor married Miss Hattie Lock-
EFT, of Mecklenburg county, who sur
wives him, with five children. They are
Miss Julia Mabel Taylor George II. Tay-
Tor, Jr., Marie A., Maud, and Helen Tay
lor. He also leaves a brother, Mr.. George
II. Taylor who lives in Alabama.
DR.. Taylor was a first cousin Of Hon.
Hannis Taylor, who was Minister to
Spain under President Cleveland.
Mrs. Jane Lyle Lucke, widow of Will
liam II. Lucke, died at Chatham, Pittsyl-
vania county Tuesday, in her S0th year.
The remains will be brought to Richmond
this morning over the Southern railway
at $3.50 o'clock, the funeral taking place
on arrival of the train.
The funeral of Mrs. NJ J. Wilson took
place from the First Baptist church yes
terday afternoon. Rev. DR.. Cooper con-
Quoted the service. assisted by Dr.
of Manchester The interment
will be made at Riverview. The pau-
bearers We're Drs W. p. Mathews and II
II. Franklin and Messrs. w. c. Williams
Philip Moore King. V. McCannon. A. H. !
Thomas, +. A. Lamb, and DR.. Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
GARY EVANS o.. CUBA.
He Is for AnneNation--smau Opinion
of the Cubaas.

WASHINGTON, May 2L-Ex-Governor
John Gary Evans, OF South Carolina, who
as a member Of General Ludlow's star
at one time had charge Of the city Of
Habana, called at the White House to-
day. He returned from Cuba about three
weeks ago. His accounts OF Cuban con-
ditions are most interesting. He Is a
hrm believer in annexation.
IF you could have seen the army that
marched into Habana behind Come Won
would have acknowledged the !mpossl-
bility OF decent self-government on that
island. OF all the heterogeneous assem-
Dlages ever gathered this was the worst
Coxeys army was a company OF aristo-
cratic gentlemen by comparison. All this
talk about the patriotism of the Cuban
army is myth. They We're largely
actuated by desire for plumber and for
Office They now want TO rule the island
because they see their chances OF footing
the Treasury will not be good so long as
IT remains under American control To
turn the island over to the Cubans would
be worse crime against civilization
than TO have allowed the Spanish to rule
it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
ASSEMBLY'SBUSYDA DAY
CONDEMNATION OF THE INCREASE
or YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETIES.
MONT MOVE TO RICHMOND.
Committee on Foreign Missions 10
BE Kept I'm NashyiIic--Aufhority Oh
xyuods Called I'm Qucstion-As TO
CInndcstfpc Marriages.

Tho General Assembly disposed OF a
largo number OF reports yesterday ana
transacted much business
The debates were in some instances
quite spirited though conducted without
acrlmony, and the results were always
emphatic. Particularly was this the case
in the discussion brought about by the
reports Of the Committee on Sunday
schools and Young Peoples Societies and
the Committee on the Records Of the
Synod Of Alabama.
The assembly went on record in no
uncertain terms against the multiplied
ton of young peoples societies, and in
terdenomnational associations were Sc
verely criticised. and their influence de-
nounced.
A disagreement as TO the authority Of
synods TO divide presbyteries led 10
rupture in Alabama. which was venu-
lated on the floor Of the assembly, and
though the protestants were largely IN
the minority, an effort is now being made
to revive the subject in dispute.
The Committee on Foreign Missions will
not be removed from Nashville 20 Rich
mond. The suggestion that this course
should be taken was received with favor
by the Ministerial Association Of this
city. but the assembly was practically
unanimous against any change.
Reports were received on several over
lures, the most interesting, perhaps be-
ing that relating to clandestine mar
rages. which the Church discounte-
nances but the report allows may be per-
formed under certain circumstances.
The effort TO found a summer school
has been abandoned. through the inabli-
ty Of the committee 10 secure professors
to teach.
Very favorable reports were received |
from the following committees: Foreign |
Home Missions. Theological |
scminaries. synodical Reports. and Mar
rative.
The afternoon session concluded with
prayer for the success OF the Peace Con-
ference. now in session at the Hague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
GERMAN BAPTISTS
LAST DAY OF THEIR GrNr,
CONFERENCE AT RoAyoK.
WOMEN May BIZ DELEGATES
NecistieS Must Not lie Worn for o,..
ment - Railroad Represep,.,,
. Land Agents, and Tobacco R.,
Ruled Out-Other Roanoke y.,.

ROANOKE. VA, May 2l-fs,c....
The second days session Of .bo c.-'-
Baptist General Conference o,,,.s ''''
o'clock this morning. 4 grc,, d..
business was transacted and Tho "
ance was large.
The conference decided that ,u ,,
tisements should be excluded f-o.. 80
Gospel Messenger except such a. r...
to church matters and books ana ,..
Of a highly moral nature. '''
Women in good standing were o,-..
cred as being eligible as delegate ,...
General Conference.
The conference decided that t
mental music should not be- taught .,...
the brotherhood. and that necessities -t..
only be worn for purpose Of co,,r...
and not ornament.
Some point in the Middle D..--t..
Indiana was chosen as the hex. r''.. *
meeting OF the annual c0nfsr.r.. ~.
town not being named.
No representative Of a RAILROAD o- ,,-,
company IS eligible as DELEGATE o..
district or the General C0nferorc. r
decision was because Of people h.ro
duced by these classes % leave -..,
homes and settle IN new sections III.
conference adopted a resolution rra.t
ing raisers OF tobacco from Ieras-...
ton In the district or annual confarn.-
The Virginia members entered a y.e.r,..
protest against this measure
A petition was read asking that ,s.
conference take action to suppress ns
publication Of the Landmark. published
at Warrensburg, Mo. on the ground Ia,
it was competing with the GOSPEL Ne.
senger. The petition was denied. f0r hs
reason that the publishers had never r..
quested that it be made an organ 0f tie
Church.
The conference closed its business this
evening and adjourned sine die
Mr.. NJ. p. Johnson and Miss McNosver
johnson and Mr. oscar Cunningham and
Miss Pearl Thomas, all OF Roanoke were
united in marriage this afternoon the
Methodist parsonage Of Salem by the pls-
tor, Rev. ~. II. II. Joyce. There Was Do
parental opposition.
To-day about noon an alarm OF tie
sounded. and the steam firo-ongine while
on a run, cOllided with a telcsraph-pols
Driver r. II. Dyer was thrown violently
from his seat, striking his head with great
force on the pavement, the blow inJurng
him, il is feared. fatally.
II. NJ Bell another Of the pickpoc,et
gang who followed the German BlpuTs
to Roanoke, was given "a preliminary
hearing this morning and sent on 20 the
grand jury on the charge Of robbery flom
The 9erson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
THE NAVAL RESERVES.
Their work on Cruises Good-Nir-
ginians Sail June 9Th.

WASHINGTON. May 2I-Lieutenant
Switzerland. in charge OF the naval mill
tia, has received a preliminary report on
the work done by the Georgia naval mill.
tia during the recent cruise Of the Prairie,
which inaugurated the scheme OF summer
cruises along the coast. IL shows THAI
the work OF the reserves was particularly
good. in view Of the fact that they had
never before been to sea, or had the use
Of a government ship. That their gun-
merry was good is shown by their smash
ing one Of the targets. The technical re-
port Of the board Of officers appointed 10
pass on the work in detail is that 10 was
fair" which is said to be a good shove
ing for a first cruise
The Prairie is now out with the North
Carolina Naval Reserves, and on her 10
turn will take out the Virginia militia,
sailing June 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
WATER POWERS or THE COUNTRY,
Those of James River, North Caro-
lima, and Georgia Included.

lima, and Georgia Included.
WASHINGTON. May 2i-The United
States Geological Survey has just issued
an important volume prepared by r. d..
Newell, relating to the use Of water for
power, irrigation, and other industrl.
purposes, being the product Of ten years
Of experience and systematic measure
ment. It gives facts concerning rivers
in various localities. from Maine TO Call
fornia and shows the greatest. the least.
and the average flow by months.
This report Is made up OF a number az
papers The water-powers on the James
river are pointed out and p profile given
of tho river from Clifton Forge t0 Eich-
mond The water-powers o- North Caro-
lima are also described by Professor J.
A. Holmes, and their possibility o. fI-
ture development shown. In the same
way the water resources Of Georgia are
taken up, as well as those Of Northern
Alabama.
Evening journal., 1899-10-05
DIR PHILIpPINE POLICY.

"The voice Of the nation is lifted In
praise and gratitude for the distin-
guished and memorable services you
have rendered the country, and all the
people give you affectonate welcome
home. in which 1 join with all my
heart Your victory exalted American
valor and extended American author
ity until there was no flaw IN your
victory. There viii be no faltering in
maintaining IT,"
So said President Mckinley when
handing the congressional sword to
Admiral Dewey. In every word and in
every syllable; in the spirit, the soul OF
every word and syllable, the president
certainly has the fullest approval OF
every American patriot whether
Democrat or Republican.
It was to be expected that the presi'
dent would use the occasion to an
nounce the present Philippine policy oi
his administration. He did that IN
saving: "Your victory exalted Ameri
can valor and extended American au'
thority. There will be no fal
tering in maintaining It,"
Evening journal., 1899-10-05
THE WEATHER.

New York Herald's Forecast.-The
gulf disturbance now Overspreading
the South Atlantic States, though not
generally strong on the mainland, has
ceased I'm It's front. II will move slowly
northward to-day. gradually involving
the Southern districts of this section
its outer edge probably reaching
Chesapeake bay this afternoon and
causing easterly winds on the New
Jersey coast.
In the Middle States and New Eng
land to-day, fair to partly cloudy more
humid weather and slightlyhigher tenn
perature will prevail, with light to fresh
winds. mostly southwesterly, shifting
to easterly i'm the afternoon in this sec
tion and followed by light rain In Vir-
ginia.
On Saturday. partly cloudy, with
brisk to fresh variable winds, preceded
by rain on the coasts.
European steamers now sailing will
have to-day mostly fair TO partly
cloudy weather and light southwesterly
breezes and variable winds to the
Banks.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey. increasing cloudiness Thursday
rain Thursday night and Friday; vari
able winds, shifting to northeasterly
Thursday afternoon and Increasing IN
force Thursday night
Delaware and Maryland: Rair
Thursday afternoon and might: raiI
Friday: winds shifting TO northeast
erly and increasing in force.
Evening journal., 1899-10-05
DONATION DAY.

The Sunday Breakfast Mission, No.
III shipley street, will observe Thurs
day, October 10, as donation day.
Thinking that friends Of the mission
might like to know what is most need
ed, the managers suggest the follow
ing: Dishes Of all kinds. old clothes,
hats and shoes, carpet rags, night
shirts, sheets. pillow cases, quilts,
blankets, towels, muslin, vegetables
and groceries. Money at all times is
Anyone having a donation
who cannot send it may notify the SUI
perintendent by card, and he will send
the team for it to any part of the city.
The superintendent is glad to receive
visitors at any time and explain the
work to them.