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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
ENGINEER BAILEY RESIGNS.
Fire Commissioners Elect Mr.. Cnss
johnson To succeed Him.

The Board OF Fire Commissioners held
called meeting in the board-room OF
the City Hall last evening at o'clock.
To take some definite action In regard
to Engineer Nicholas w. Barley, of En-
CINE Company No .. on Brook avenue
At a meeting of the board held last week
Mr.. Bailey was disciplined by the board
for being disrespectful 10 the chlef ehsl-
neer. lie was fined two days OF his pay
and ordered 10 remain at the quarters
Of the eneine-house during that time.
Subsequently 1t was stated that MT
Bailey had resigned his position. but this
was not the case, he simply stayed away
from the engine-house.
The board met with all the members
present as follows; President john H.
FriSchkorn. George W. Taylor Charles
+. Taylor. Joseph H. Levy. l. G. jenkins,
and j. Il. Shepard.
Considerable discussion ensued. and a
motion was made that Mr.. Bailey, who
was present be discharged from the de
parmcnt. This motion was opposed by
some of the members on personal
grounds. and it was finally defeated.
motion was then made that Mr..
Bailey be allowed 10 tender his resigna-
ton. This was agreed TO after some 1T
he discussion. and Mr.. Bailey stepped
into the adjoining room TO write out his
resignation. which was dated June oath.
Captain G. f. Taylor moved suspen-
sion of the rules of the department which
prescribe that a resignation shall be
handed i'm five days before it can be acted
upon. The motion TO suspend was
agreed TO-, Messrs. Levy and G. Watt
Taylor voting IN the negative.
Mr. Cass Johnson. now an employee In
the shops of the Southern railway, in
Manchester was unanimously elected as
successor to Mr.. Bailey.
The question of transferring Engineer
John Miller. Of Engine Company No. I,
on Third street. 10 Company No. .. was
discussed for some little time, but 1t
WAS finally, on motion of Mr. Ct. Watt
Taylor, laid over until the August meet
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
cu,nCED WITH EMBEZZLING
Money Belonging to HIS "s'"
Parents.

LYNCHBURG. VA. June %.-CSpec'alJ
officer Seay left here this AFTERNOON io'
washington with n warrant for the ar
rest of Arthur y. Derr. In addition 10 the
warrant the officer was armed win re-
ouisition signed by the Governor OF Nr-
sinia' Derr is charged with embezzllhS
% large sum of money left 10 MS ageu
father and mother by Rush |. Derr,
Uell-known lawyer and politician OF Hoa,
noke who died very suddenly severai
Years ago, and on whose life there s, We're s55
insurance policies aggregaung, sp,W Nr
,rhe Insurance money and real eslalS
,.aiued nj several thousand dollars was
ryilIed by Derr to his parents ana u -
siiesed that soon after they came INTO
nnssessiGn Of the property Arthur n.
pcrr prevailed on them 10 allow MN 10
invest their money. collect rents, anu IN
fact act az their agent and attorney. IL
is also alleged that young Derr SPIRITED
Tho old people away under various pre-
texts of having them receive medical al,
tention for, supposed faulty hearing ana
evesieht: that he failed TO provide Tor
t6em' and that they are at present III
Surrv county dependent on the charity
M relatiyes. The warrant for his arrest
vas sworn out by his brother, oscar
Derr who was postmaster at Roanoke
under Clevelands administration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
A DREYFUS MEETING.
FRENCH AND JEWISH CITIZENS
TO CELEBRATE HIS ACQUITTAL.
FIRST STEPS TAKEN LAST NIGHT.
Committees Appointed to Make Ar
rangeme nts and Collect Funds
The FOURTH of July May he Chosen
ns the Date.

There was an interesting meeting OF
Dreyfus sympathizers at the parlors of
New Ford's Hotel last night, and steps
were taken TO celebrate in d proper man.
ner the triumph of justice. which is con-
fidently expected to follow the retrial OF
the prosecuted officer.
There was much enthusiasm displayed,
and 1t was evident that nobody enter
tanned the slightest doubt of the final
exoneration of Dreyfus.
THE COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. A. Eichel, and Mr.. Charles Hutzler
was chosen to preside, and Mr.. II. 7.
Ezekiel was elected secretary.
In taking the chair, Mr.. Hutzler spoke
eloquently of the Object OF the meeting
He stated that the present condition OF
affairs in France was little else than a
theatrical show, the government officials
being the actors, and the French nation
and the world the spectators.
Several brief speeches were made, the
tenor of all being that it was the duty
Of every lover of truth, liberty, and justice
to rejoice at the turn affairs in France
had taken, and to show to the world the
appreciation which was felt.
The following Committee on Plans ana
Resolutions was appointed Messrs. j.
Marcuse chairman, \. j. Guerpiliop
Charles Well. Leon Weinberg, III. l..
Ezekiel, and Charles Hutzler
1t is understood that il the exoneration
of Dreyfus occurs before this committee
has completed plans. cablegram OF con-
graduation is to be sent him.
The following Finance Committee was
appointed: Messrs. a. Cohen. A. Eichei,
A. l.. Jacobs, II. Bloch, and Captain Paul
Well.
The two committees will meet tonight
for the purpose of formulating plans.
WANTS THE MOVEMENT GENERAL
Every lover of justice and of a republl-
can form Of government is invited 10 CO.
operate in the movement to becomingly
celebrate the acquittal of Dreyfus. Ihf
movement is not Jewish, though Dery1uS
Is a Jew. nor Is It French though Dreytus
is a Frenchman. Every lover OF fepuD'
Hcan form of government is invited 10
take part in the movement. The plans
for the celebration have not been agreed
upon. There is a movement on loot to
have it on the Fourth of July, provided
the exoneration of Dreyfus be reached
bv that time. One OF the most active
men I'm the movement is Mr.. A. Coheh
who has for a long time been recognized
as a Jealous Dreyfusite. His JOY at the
prospect of so soon seeing Dreyfus treed
and restored to his rank, is indescrlDaDle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Damages for BOurgOgne Loss.

PARIS, June 2s.-The action for dam
ages brought by Madame Resal as the
result of the loss of her husband by the
sinking of the French Line steamer La
Bourgogne in collision with the British
ship CrOmartyshire, July t. 1898, off Sable
Island. Nova Scotia, has resulted in YER
diet against the company Tor lOo,UO
francs 02O.0OO. The Court found the COM
pany responsible for the acts of the Cap
tain. who was declared to be at fault IN
not bringing his ship 10 standstill after
the collision. in losing time In launching
the boats. and in not furnishing the pas
sengers with life-boats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
For Pine-street's Library.

on Monday evening Miss Cora Jones
gave a delightful entertainment at her
home. l23 south Laurel street, for the
benefit of the library of Pine-Street Bap-
list church. Among the features of the
evening were solos, duets comedy,
nautomirue and several beautiful
tablcauX Among the young people VINO
took leading parts were Miss Cora Jones
Mr. Thomas L. Wynne. Miss Bessie Cary,
Miss Norma Ragand. Mr.. Graham
Wvnne. Jr. Miss Belle Hooper, Mr.. Yer
non owen. Miss GLADYS owen, Mr.. Gray
Hulce. and Miss Inez Wright. The whole
entertainment was such success That
IL will shortly be repeated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Observation-Disclosures.

CULPEPER. VA, June 2s.-(special)-
The home Of Mr.. George NJ Williams,
known as Redwood" situated JUST be-
You'd our town limits. was the scene this
afternoon at o'clock of a quiet but very
beautiful wedding, when Miss Lucy Pen
dleton Williams became the bride Of Mr..
Edwin l.. Slaughter. formerly Of this
county, but now of Baltimore. The main
parlor had been lavishly decorated with
flowers, artistcally arranged. and here
the ceremony was performed by Rev.
stanton StrngfellOw. of the Episcopal
church. The bride is an accomplished
young lady and one of the handsOmest
in the county She was gowned in white
satin and point lace. Miss Mary j. VIII
liams and Miss Cornelia SOmerviile were
maids of honor. They wore gowns of or
candle over silk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
An Interesting Wedding.

NORFOLK, VA. June 2S.-An interest
ing marriage was solemnized in Freema-
Baptist church this evening,
the contracting parties being Rev. c. w.
Emmanuel Baptist church. Baltimore.
and Miss Estelle Butt, of this city. late
OF Ryland Institute. Berkeley.
Rev. T.. l.. Dudley, a college-mate OF
the groom's. performed the ceremony.
The marriage was a stylish affair. and
was attended by people from Baltimore,
Suffolk. and other points. Rev. ana Mrs.
Duke left for Baltimore tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

PROVIDENCE, II. l.. June &.-Sadie
II. Matthewson. q years old, was muir
dered by her alleged lover. Samuel II.
Owens. 81 years old. at Forestdale. II. l..
yesterday. 1t is claimed that both were
drunk. and that owens drove the woman
into the ward. knocked her down and split
her head open with an axe. stabbed her
twice in the breast with carving knife
and then. pouring Kerosene oil over her.
set her on fire while she was still breath
Ing. Her body was burned to y crisp.
owen was arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

some twenty-five miles into the county
and traverse a fnely-timbered section and
develop mines Of iron, lead. copper, and
silver ores. said 20 g very valuable.
Judge ]. Singleton Dggs, of Lynchburg,
and Mr.. J. Davis Reed. of Norfolk are
I'm the county looking out timber and iron
property.
The wheat harvest has just commenced
here. and the farmers report that the
wheat is good in the head but thin on
the land" The yield will probably not
be over half crop. The prospect for
oats and corn is very fine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
VIII start u bank.

PETERSBURG. VA, June 2s.-(Special)
At a largely-attended meeting of the
stockholders OF the Perpetual Building
and Loan Association held tonight. II
was decided to start G. banking and trust
business. In order 10 do this some
changes will have 10 be made in the char
ter of the association. AT a future meet
ing officers and directors will be elected.
The new bank will be located on Sycamore
street. and will start with a handsome
capital and fine prospects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

FLOYD. VA, Juno 2s-tSpeclaL)-It is
renorted here that the Virginia Iron.
Coal and Coke Company have bought me
Tonkry iron and copper property. in this
county, and that the Norfolk and West
ern will extend the contemplated branch
road from Radford TO the mouth of Indian
creek, 10 the ronkry mines, which are
very rich III iron and copper ores. III
these rumors prove true. these enter
prises will be OF vast benefit 10 Floyd
county. The branch road would run for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Mrs. Mckinley better.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The condition
of Mrs Mckinley has materially i'm
proved She IL still weak. however, and
,Ipon the advice OF DR.. Rixey, her physi-
clan. she did not receive to-day. She
passed a comfortable night, and has
gained strength since she reached the
White House yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

WYTHEVILLE, VA, June 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-In the Supreme Court to-day Kane
VS.. Virginia Coal and Iron Company was
argued and submitted.
Martin VS.. the South Salem Land Com
pany, will be the first case called to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

William jackson was before Magistrate
owls at the county courthouse yester-
day on the charge of stealing cow
from Mrs. Charles Jones. The evidence
was so conflicting that the Squire was
unable TO unravel The case. and he GER
tilted II 10 the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Cran-Na-GaeI Ala for the beers.

LONDON. June 3s.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette saws II has discovered in London
two members of the Clan Na-Gael. from
the United States. who are en- route for
the Transvaal. and trying 10 enlist money
and men In support Of the Beers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
nav at BuckrOc Reach.

The Leigh-Street Baptist church Sun
day school went TO Buckroe Beach yester-
dav. taking eight cars, or about 600 peo-
nle The day was very pleasantly spent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
future home on Twenty-ninth street. be-
tween Clay and Marshall.
Marriage I'm Hcnrico.

Mr.. James |. Fraughnaugh and Miss
Ada Bell Self were married at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at No. Iit3 north
Twenty ninth street, Rev. X u. Collier,
pastor OF New Bridge and Dover Baptist
churches performing the ceremony.
Mr.. Fraughnaugh is q prominent mer-
chant of Caroline county.
His bride Is the attractive daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. w. Self. OF Henrico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

Mr. Robert H. Batklns and Miss RUBY
y Bprnett were married lest night at
O'Clock. at the residence OF the brides
cousin. Sir. John H. Burnett, 100 south
Beech street.
The bride was dressed in white organ
ole over white taffefa, and carried brides
roses Her two bridesmaids Misses ONE
Dyson ana Mamie Burnetf-were dressed
in white organdie and carried bouquets
Of daisies. MI Julian Burnett was the
best man, aud Mr.. John Paul acted as
usher. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Joel T. Tucker OF East-End baptist
church.
Mrs. BatkIns is an attractive aud popu-
lar young lady. Her husband Is a valued
employee OF Baughman's Stationery Com
pany.
Lar. and Mrs.. Batkins will make their
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02

Miss Mary Livingstone, Scotland's
champion lady swimmer, attempted to
swim FROM Grccnock to Rothcsay, a
distance of IL miles, says the London
Leader. She took the water at / 40,
the temperature being in the region of
IS degrees. She showed splendid form
and no signs of fatigue. After leaving
Gourock some rcfrcshment was admin
iStcrcd, and her hands were rubbed.
She passed Clock lighthouse at 1880,
the distance up to this point being six
miles and the time occupied two hours
and ten minutes, the tide and river aid
ing her greatly. Miss Livingstone be-
gan to show signs of exhaustion short
~ after passing the lighthouse, and as
the sea had turned trihe rough it
was evident she would not succeed in
her OBJECT. When opposite WemysS
castle about eight miles from Green.
Ock, the doctors decided to take her
On board. the swim to this point tax
Ing 8 hours and 40 minutes. She plead
ed to be allowed to float and finish the
feat.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
WHEN FASTING is FATAL.
Loss of Weight below Certain
Point Brings Death.


During long fast the daily loss of
weight becomes gradually less and
less. Death comes when the total loss
has reached certain percentage,
which percentage varies with the orig.
inal weight. Fat animals may lose
half their weight. thinner ones per.
haps twO-fifthS.
\ man or woman of rather spare
habit. weighing 143 pounds, could.
therefore. lose about - pounds before
succumbing. Heart action, respiration
and blood pressure remain unaltcrcd
during starvation, but the tcmpcra.
ture of the body falls nearly degree
in most cases. The secretion Of gastric
juice ceases. but saliva and bile are
still formed The duration of life de-
ponds upon the extent and activity Of
the physiological processes.
Children die after Il fast of from
three to five days. during which they
have lost quarter of their weight.
Healthy adults. however. have tasted
GO days when water has been taken.
DIR. Schacfrcr, u German physician,
HOteS tlc cdSe VI NOuldl, dScu IT.
who died after a fast Of 43 days. dur
ing which she drank water freely.
Her weight. which was 143 pounds n
year before her death, was reduced
to 80 pounds. 1t was case of sui
cidal melanchOla. and the woman pa
tiently carried out her horrible under.
taking so quietly as to scarcely at
. a
at last calmly and peacefully without
complaint or apparent evidence of suf-
fering.-San Francisco Examiner.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

One of DctrOit'S WcllthiCSt men has
a big farm out in the state and runs il
OH business principles. lie has u nrph-
ew with plenty of money. but no am
bition The uncle called this young
man into the office and told him he
would do well to get away for Il time
from his present associations.
why not 20 out To my farm for
awhile and ta.c charge of one of the
dcpartmcuts|'
"DcpartmentsT
"YcS. | have a man at the head of
the farming department, one In charge
of the dairy. head Stahlcman. a
chief gardener. and So on. Every man
makes regular reports. There is
bookkecpcr. and | know to n cent how
things are going. Try it. lou'll have
a change. it will he healthy, you'll ac-
uuirc regular habits. and you may be-
come interested in the business"
The novelty of the thing attracted
the young man, and he went.
I'm the water board" the nephew
telegraphcd within II few days.
The uncle replied, asking an eXplana-
ton.
81 look after the water supply" came
by return mail. eff the river or wells
run dry. I'll notify you at once. Mean
time I'm a political machine. Every
man on the place is pledged to vote as
l direct They think that because I'm
the governors nephew I'm the boss,
with power to promote or advance"
The uncle is out at the farm now,
wrestling with the situation.-Detroit
Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
SEA DOG FEARS FOR HIS SON
The Promising Boy Had Imblbed
some NeuInngIcd words.

Hes right" said the weather beaten
old man with n fringe of whiskers I'M
der his chin. The Teller as wrote that
is stccrin straight an no mistake" he
added rs he BIT piece out of plug
Of tobacco.
whats the tr)ublc?' asked the man
who had sat down near him on the
park bench.
"a fathers sorrcr This paper says
that boys amt cddycatcd right"
well. it's pretty hard to keep them
at their books. and that's fact. I've
got boy whose sole ambition y to run
away and 60 To sea-
"Louk out fur i'm. Watch his eddy
cation before il gifts too late. sent my
boy To- school. but | didn't take pains
an keep an eye on him. ! went to zee
the lad the other day. an while was
talkin about old times ! started In to
tell him foc'slc yarn. lie looked ut
me Kind ~ inqurin like an says, 'EX-
rIlsc me. father. but don't you mean
forccaStlcT You can imagine n par
rnt'S feelings But | led him on an
could feel myself turnin pale to hear
him talk about bulwarks when he
meant bularks an rcfcrrin offhand to
the main tOpgallant sail. What he
meant was the mcntogallansl. But he
didn't know any better. | told him
better. but he jcs' grinncd. Now what's
that boys chance in life? S'posen he
takes n notion to make n man o. him
self an runs away to sea, fur
wouldn't have the nerve. KNOWN
what do to recommend him. What'li
the result he? He'll walk up to the
bo'sun an ask him II he amt the boat
swain. an then he'll jcs' naturally
get dropped overheard. Washington
Star
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
Reflections of n Bachelor.

The first requisite of Il bride is n
large capacity to be foolish and not
care if she is.
A little boy is nine-tenths devil and
one-tenth angel. He would he bad
enough if the proportion were the 9th
er way round.
The girl who wants to get married
and cant may deserve pity from some
body, but the girl who can get married
and won't deserves the admiration Of
the world.
If women weren't SO dead set on do
ing the things men don't want them to
do, probably they'd be just as contrary
not doing the things men want them to
do.-NeW York Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
4 Costly Gown.

Think of Tie thousands of women in
America who never have enough
money to buy one new summer gown.
Then think again, and try to imagine,
IL You cam n single gown worth 81, 40.
Mrs. William AStOr Is its pOSseSsor,
and it is only one of gorgeous group
OF gowns which We're executed for her
especially for the Newport season. The
$1,7JO dress is made entiAely of black
lace over white satin, with very long
court train, Il full waist and white
chiffon front The front is studded
with Roman pearls, or, rather, the imi-
tatiOn pearls, which are only made il
one place, and which are costly. This
gown is intended and is made witt
short sleeves and is so designed that
with it are to be worn Mrs. AStor's
celebrated pearls, the long chain and
collar which she has worn so often at
the opera. The gown Is one that is
just suited to display to advantage
such superb gems as the Aston jewels
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02

Commodore Perry had not yet clcc-
trified n grateful nation with his i'm
mortal message. I'VE have met the en-
envy, and they are ours" While the
battle was in progress the sound Of
the guns was heard ut Cleveland.
about 60 miles away in n direct line
over the water. The few settlers there
were expecting the battle and listened
with intense interest. Finally the
sounds ceased. They waited for n re-
newal. None came; the lull was pain
full. Then they knew the battle was
over; but the result. ali! that was the
point. One old fellow, who had been
lying fiat with his ear to the ground.
soon settled that point. Springing up
he clapped his hands and shouted
Thank God! They are whipped,
They are whipped"'
'IIow do you know?" the others
inquired.
Heard the big guns LAST
Perry's guns We're the heaviest
Buckeye.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
lie COmfOrtnbne,

Devote your energies to being COM
Portable. Nothing will aid you so much
as simplicity. Don't try to follow all
the fads invented by fools. In the first
place. get comfortable place to live.
Get Il good cellar. Get a good cistern.
Fix your water pipes so they won't
freeze. Fix yourself so that you can
be warm In winter and reasonably
cool in summer. Have things handy
around the house. Give up your MEM
bership in literary and card clubs and
devote your attention to your own
affairs. If you can't find enough to
keep you busy, it is a sign you don't
look very closely.-Atchison Globe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
The Fifth Feminine Are,

supposed that there were but four
ages in woman's life-the young. the
still young. the well preserved and
the cldcrly-but a man | know has
added to my knowledge fifth age. 1t
comes in somewhere between the still
young and the well preserved, | i'm
aginc | said to him maliciously:
''How old is Mrs. Blank? Is she n
young womanT'
Not exactly" he made answer
"Shes-weil. she's ut the age when n
woman always tells you, when she in
PRODUCES her eldest son to you. that
she was married ridiculously young
Washington Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
Now She's Got Him!

Harry tells me that his father died
of Indigestion" said the bride of
month. I'm awfully glad ! found it
out"
"Why so?" asked her dearest friend.
because" was the reply, Harry
will never dare refer to the bread and
pies his mother used to ke."-Chica-
go News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
Had Left for Parts Unknown.

In murder trial in Dallas the coun-
sci for the defense was examining a
venircman regarding his qualifications
to serve. The candidate admitted that
he had once been member of jury
which tried a negro for murder. 1t is
not permissible IN such cases to ask
the result of the trial. so the counsel
said:
"Where is that negro noW?"
II don't know" was the reply. 1.-THE
sheriff hanged him at the appointed
time."-Law Notes.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-02
Not Her Style.

1.-The idrai' exclaimed the senga-
tional actress as she beat an angry tat
too on the floor with her slipper.
whats the trouble? Can't you get
your divorce?'
"Yes, hut that lawyer has offered to
secnre it without publicity.