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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
COMMENCEMENT UNDER ARREST
Orange Free State Accuses Him of Sending
Out False Statements.

Epseiat Gael. DeIpateh TO TIE Sun.
BLoEMFoNTEIN. Aug. 16.-Mr. Putnam. the
Reuter- news agency correspondent here. was
arrested yesterday under a law passed. by the
Volksraad OF the Orange Free State for send
ing out Information alleged to be false and ad.
verse to the interests Of the State. He was ar
raigned to-day in the Landrost's police court.
The telegram on which the charge is based
stated that the military commander had been
ordered to attend q meeting at Bloemfontein
next week.
Government Secretary Blignant denied that
such an order had been given. but admitted
that he was unable to say that report to that
effect had not been current.
The case was adjourned and Putnam was re-
leased on f100 bail
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
Dry summer in England.

Special Cattle Dsspatch 10 THE sun.
LONDON. Aug. 18.-This has been the dryest
summer on record here. Only 100 tons OF
water per acre has fallen instead OF the usual
average OF 80 tons. For twenty-five days the
thermometer has registered a temperature OF
over 80 degrees.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-These army orders
were published to-day:
First Lieut.. Clarence II. Mcneil 9th Artillery. will
report for duty 20 the Supt. Military Academy West
Point. Second Lieut.. George T.. Goodrich 32nd In
fantry. will proceed to Fort Leavenworth for duty.
Acting Asst. Surgeon J. Samuel White having re-
ported to the surgeon-General of the Army. will
proceed to San Francisco for assignment to duty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17

Said to be Anxious to Reveal Everything to
the Court-martial.
SpeeiaI Cable DespdtcA to TIE Sun.
PARIS, Aug. 16.-The Ldnterne says II is
authorized to state that Du Patty de Clam 10
most anxious to be examined before the court
martial at Rennes. He is dlsRusted at the
treatment he has received and is resolved to
reveal everything.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17

Colorado Troops Reach San Francisco.
SAN Francisco. Aug. 16-The transport
Warren arrived this evening with the First
Colorado Regiment OF Volunteers from Manila.
She was met By Gov. Thorn and . party OF
Colorado people.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
THE TORTURED TEX As PRISONERS.

Two Claim t" BIO Mexican Citizens and Arc
Seeking Damages.
AUSTIN. TEX. Aug. lett Is now asserted
that two of the prisoners confined in the
HidalRo county Jail. who were 30 horribly
tortured for the purpose OF extortinG. confess
Rluns. are citizens OF Mexico. and that the affair
has been reported to the Mexican Government
cor will be made the subject OF interna tional
andsideration. Claims for heavy damages will
H." mad" against thu lnIlad States il the
prisoners are Mexican citizens.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Aug. l6-The Republican
managers will try to get Gov. Roosevelt OF
New York to take part in the cam pa IN in this
State.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
NILES RIsv ,or SArIsFAoroRY.

Upper Country VIII Probably Suffer From
Lack of Water for Irrigation.
Special Cable DespSteh to The Sun.
CAIRO. Aug. 16.-The Nile is rising very un-
satisfactorily and up TO date it is the worst rise
on record in respect OF irrigation. There Is
sufhcient water In lower Egypt. but the upper
Nile country will suffer. However. there will
probably be large cotton crop.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
1yDIA's CROPS BACKWARD.
Some Rain Has Fallen, hut Conditions Are
Still UnsatiSRnctOry.

Special Gable DesDdteh to THE sUN.
BOMBAY. Aug. 16.-Some rain has fallen. but
the condition OF the crops is very unsatisfac-
tory. especially In the Deccan district. The
cuItivators In Guzerat and Hathaway are SELL
ing their cattle at two rupees head.
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declared that when he FIRST saw the petit beu
he found that the handwriting did not resem-
BILE that OF Swartzkoppen who was It's alleged
author; therefore. despite PicQuart's complete
eXoneration he continued TO argue that Pic
quart forged the petit bleu.
Roget affirmed further that Pcquart endeav-
ored to use 100000 francs OF the secret service
money on the pretext OF esta blishing relations
with some mysterious foreign woman who
could furnish Information. He also accused
Picquart OF irving to begin the prosecution Of
an unfortunate officer named Dorval whom he
desired to substitute for Dreyfus az the traitor
Roget. In a word. presented q most fantastical
version OF every feature OF the anti
Dreyfus case. and argued IL with q
cold-blooded assurance which It WIS impos-
sibe to accept in good faith. but which made
one wonder what was the motive behind 1t o
what could be this mans opinion OF the intelli-
Renoe OF the members Of the tribunal
Gen. Roget had not finished his testimony
when the hour for adjournment was reached.
Col Jouaust announced that the court would
cit at the usual hour to- morrow when Dreyfus
rose and In an earnest voice aaid
Never has man been placed In position
like me. 1t is impossible to bear day after day
this repetition OF most infamous calumnies
without protesting. l have been loyal soldier,
Colonel. but this situation Ia unbearable."
COL Jouaust replied severely: II give You
an opportunity to speak after each witne, e.
You must submit to the regular progress "
The trial wns then adjourned.
The refusal Of the court to grant an adjourn
ment until Monday Is by no means interpi etsd
as prejudicial To the defence. The majority
take 1t to mean that the Court Is already con-
yinoee that there 10 no real case against the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
A Compliment to Rev. Mr.. semmes

The Northern Neck News. IN its last
issue. saws:
1--WE notice that the Rev. Thomas
Semmes rector OF st. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal church, Richmond. has re-
signed his charge. We also notice
with pleasure that Mr.. Semmes's resig-
nation was greeted with regrets on the
part Of his members, and those who knew
him, regardless Of UNCONVENTIONAL lines.
Mr.. Semmes was for some time rector at
this place prior 10 his accepting a call
in Richmond. lie is a man Of attractive
personality, man Of tireless energy, a
man Of devout zeal a consistent Chris
tan character. and a man OF eloquence
and impressiveness In the pulpit. While
sincere in all things he was like 81. Paul
"All things unto all men," in that his
cloth did not prevent his entering
into the homes OF all, and entering the
wishes, desires. and approaching the en-
vironments Of all. Wherever he goes he
Is bound to make hosts Of friends, and
the wishes of his erstwhile congregation
in Warsaw, as well as that CT his recent
charge in Richmond, follow him with sim
cere desires for his temporal welfare, as
well as an earnest confidence I'm his future
spiritual growth and usefulness"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
CONVICTED IN HIS ABSENCE.
william UtIey il now Fugitive
from Jnstice-Other Henrico News.

william Utley was convicted I'm the
Henrico County Court yesterday on three
counts and sentenced 70 four months IN
Jail and TO pay a fine. but he doesn't
know II. Utley was tried in his absence.
He is one Of the men who is accused
Of having received and bought stolen
goods from J. o. Gadsey, who was con-
vcted Of robbing a car on the Chesapeake
and Ohio. When Utley was first arrested
Jerry Jones, one of the managers at the
Clayton coal-mines, went on his bond for
$500. Utley himself having furnished the
money. The case came up for trial in the
County Court The trial was put OFF. This
time Senator Flanagan. the mans coun-
sci, went on his bond, and knowing that
Utley had furnished the cash for Jones
on his last bond, Senator Flanagan did
not require that the money be put up.
When the case was called yesterday
Utley did not show up, and now Senator
Flanagan will have 20 stand good for
the amount unless Judge Wickham agrees
to let off the bondsman from paying the
amount, or unless Utley can be produced
10 serve his sentence.
Utey. Il is said had 900 in a Viz
ginia bank 10 his credit, but before his
disappearance drew this out. His where
abouts are not now known.
j. w. Hafner was before Justice Lob
wasser, OF Henrico, on the charge OF
voting twice in the recent primary. He
pleaded guilty. alleging intoxication rs
the cause, and was fined s.. He voted
under the same name at Hardin's Shop
and at Howard s-Grove precincts. Hon.
George ID. Wise defended h'm and Com
monweath s-Attorney Sands appeared
for the prosecution.
Judge Wickham yesterday appointed
Garland Taylor. =. b. Ragland Jr., and
j. n. Lee, judges Of election for Barton
Heights township
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

the rounds that cerebro-splnal menen,
gets 'spottod-fever" ETC.. are caused By
vaccination and seize large percentage
OF persons who resort TO vaccination,
have created so much alarm among creds
ulous people that great many positiveiy
decline TO be yaccinated and now have a
greater horror OF this. the only known
preventive, than they have OF smallpox.
with number OF daily mail routes runs
ming through the county and daily steams
boats landing at various points, exposing.
TO some extent, the population 70 smalls
poX, IL Is held by some that the Board
OF Supervisors should make vaccination
compulsory, and IL is surprising, to say
the least. that prompt vaccination OF tho
public school pupils has not been ordered.
Miss Daisy Coakley. who is attending
school in Washington. u. c., has been
spending some days with her parents here,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Lexington Personals,

LEXINGTON, VA. April 15.-(Speciaiy
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bolver II. Leech, of
Oak Dale, are visiting friends In Teunes-
see
Mrs. f. r. Williams. OF buckingham
county. is the guest Of her sister. Mrs.
John T. Wilson, who has been quite III
for some time.
Mrs. II. J. Redneld. OF New York city.
is the guest Of Mrs. John w. Haugh-
awout.
Mrs. William S. Hopkins Is visiting
friends I'm Richmond
Miss Eliza Dillon is visiting Mrs w.
Archer Roberts Of Washington. ID. G.
Bishop a. VI. Randolph preached at
Grace Memorial church Monday night,
and confirmed a class Of nine persons.
Miss Nellie Hartman IS visiting friends
I'm Richmond.
Rev. Or. and Mrs r. J. McBryde are
visiting their son. Mr. r. J. McBryde,
Jr.. OF Louisville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Woods Baretay Of
Cooper's. W. Va. are the guests Of Mr..
Barclays parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Barclay.
Mr.. Charles p. Bowman. n former resi-
dent OF Lexington, now of Baltimore, was
here this week visiting old friends
Mrs. +. ). Carson. OF SpOtsw0od Va,
IS the guest OF Mrs. Elihu H. Barclay.
Captain Roam Barnes, Jr.. OF New
York. who was n member OF General NJ.
G. Buffers stalf during the Spanish war.
was here during the past week examining
property, with the view OF buying and To-
eating I'm this county
In the absence Of Rev. Or. McBryds. Or
Grace Memorial church, Rev John Meem,
OF the Brazilian mission, will preach nc
Grace Memorial tomorrow. Rev John
Meem is graduate OF the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. OF the class OF 1854. and
was first stand and honor man OF hts
class, carrying off first Jackson-Hops
medal.
Dr. Samuel VI. Terrell. OF San Fran
cisco, and Rev. Mr.. Bushnell OF VIM
chester, were here visiting friends during
the week.
Mr.. J. Herbert Charlton has gone Ia
Newport News 10 engage in BUSINESS.
Miss Hope Stuart, who Is a student nc
the Mary Baldwin Seminary stanton,
has been spending some days here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. G. Stuart.
Or. John ID. Myers. of Huntington. w.
Va. is the guest Of his brother. Mr.. Hen.
~ II. Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Embree, OF
Buena VISTA are visiting friends IN Penn
sylvania.
Misses Gerda and Nellie Hamilton and
Miss Sue Trihbett, Of C0llierstown, ars
visiting friends IN Clifton Forge.
Miss Nellie Wade. Of Big Spring Mil, IL
visiting friends in stanton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

V"V ytdIs, UNI II. I. Nltnaft. ~. d.
cannot refrain Nebraska City. Mo.
from informing you OF the good results
obtained 1 deem e useless to detail
every case 0or they are many in which
have used and prescribed this remedy.
but | viii say that | have never been
disappointed in results. / have used,
not dozens. but hundreds OF bottles. I
am a physician OF fifty-eight years con-
slant practice and always willing to re-
commend anything OF service 10 suffering
humanity. Pe-ru-na stands first and
foremost in my estimation OF all pro.
prietary medicines" Send 10 the Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company OF Colum.
bus, O., for a free copy OF Dr. Hartman'a
latest book on catarrhal diseases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Professor Il. j. Minors Beneft.

The many friends Of Professor Minor
will unite on Thursday night. April 20th,
at Sanger Hall, IN giving him a benefit.
The entertainment will consist Of music,
Rotations, tabeaux, and will be partlci-
pated in by prominent local talent
Professor Minor. who IS well known in
Richmond for his great talent and skilful
direction of entertainments. has assisted
almost every church and charitable ins,i-
tuition In the city and IT is certain that
a crowded house will testify to him the
OF his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Swallowed His False Teeth.

A man recently swallowed ITS false
teeth and It drove him mad. Stomachs
will stand n great deal. but not every
thing. IL yours Is weak ny Hostctter' 4
Stomach Bitters II cures Indigestion.
constipation. kidney, and liver troubles.
as well as malaria and fever and ague.
II IS particularly effective In all nervous
affections. and Is strongly recommended
at this season Of the year when the sys-
TEN Is rundown and most susceptible 10
disease. All druggists keep IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Hrnnd-Sfreet HeNiNnI.

This morning at II o'clock at Broad
Street Methodist Episcopal church ROY.
l.. Il. Bransford. the evangelist, VIII
preach by special request upon "Ihe
Building OF Christian Character" To-
night al o'clock he will deliver his last
sermon upon THE Handwriting on the
Wall" The meeting has resulted In a
number Of conversions and has been a
great blessing 20 the church. A cordial
Invitation is extended to the public TO
attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
sacrament to BE Administered To-
Dly.

The sacrament will be administered in
the First Presbyterian church to-day,
and preparatory thereto solemn and
impressive service was held In the lee
ture-room OF the First church Friday
night. Rev. Dr. McVicar. principal Of
the Presbyterian College, at Montreal
delivered an excellent discourse upon
the text, whatsoever shall call upon the
name of the Lord shall be saved"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Policeman Jones Resigned.

Special Policeman 4. +. Jones, OF Fair
field District. Henrlco, rendered his resig@
nation 20 Judge r. Ashby Wickham, at
the county courthouse, Friday, and IL was
accepted. to take effect forthwith. Sir.
Jones was appointed a special officer abour
two years ago. Judge Wickham has not
yet decided whom he viii appoint to sue
coed Mr.. Jones. In the mean time Fair
field Is without a Policeman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

In the announcement OF Or. Upshurs
resignation yesterday IL was stated that
he held the chair OF Materia Medlca and
Therapeutics His chair is designated 40
that OF the Practice OF Medicine. and tho
Board OF Visitors Will elect a professor
for the chair at It's meeting May ith. The
new professor Will have the appointment
" his adjunct professor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

mond 10 the Whist Congress, which meets
in Washington the last of this week.
Mrs. Conway Howard is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Raleigh ColstCn.
Miss Margaret Old, Of Norfolk, is the
guest of the Misses Werth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
SOCIETY At SPRING.
THE PAST WEEK QUITE GAY, DE-
SPITE THE HEAT.
DANCES The CHER FEATURES.
subscription German and brilliant
Fancy Ball of NIrs WeIch's Glass
ment--Other Events.

Jake souls that balance Joy and pain,
With tears and smiles from Heaven
gas maiden Spring upon the plain,
Came Iu d. -uUit fall OF rain.
j. CRYSTAL .onr eNcryW mere,
EIua isles of Heaven laughed between,
And far in forest-lceps unseen.
The topmos' c.m-frce gathered green
From drtughts ~ halmy afr.
Spring is indeed here now. with all It's
lauraorous fascination. in the last week
Tho trees have burst into vivid green
and ne smooth slopes Of the Capitol
Square blend into delicious light and
shadow from The sunshine that Sits
through the grand old trees
l1 spite of the heat. society has been
very say the past week. Several germans
and the afternoon teas have been given
and greatly enjoyed by all who attended
.hem. On Monday afternoon the Colonial
DANES were handsomely entertained by
Nrs Warner Moore On next Tuesday
re Danes will give a superb enter
-.rmeut at the jefferson Hotel. and
many distinguished strangers Will be
r-ssut
l.s invitations for the elegant enter
a.ament to be given by the Colonial
I-nes on next Tuesday are extremely
-l.e and pretty. They are printed I'm
quaint letters on corn-colored paper, with
cough edges. which is folded and
sealed with blue wax, stamped
ah the official seal Of tho Danes"
Ita invitation is tied with blus ribbon.
,.n,,.. ana br,e l,.r.,, tbe Colonial coiors.
'"- 'N'4'"uoh is W"!ueu mus
4e Colonial Danes of America,
In ye
Ahuent DOMINION or virginia
AsN 'o Ho"3I Sl loI Soinp"Hlo al 70
ruer1av We t,irbferItb 1aie NJ AnrD.
al Nine o. We Ciocke.
Co Commemorate ye Nearlie Thanks
giving,
Lstaullshed by Acc of sc General Assem-
Day OF NH-lildf
90 twenty tDStln l,aIe OF MaIch,
and va r,,oi,.il',-,Tt- Ii,,.'t, 80 ,..r
eafUl,\-f - W WI Np'"'
Dr. Thomas Nelson Pare
VIII make an Address: likewise n Poem
Will De read br
Judge r.. ". ". Duke.
THIS entertainment VIII DEE given I'm the
81 ~.
300 will Doe one Of the most elegant So |
Cad functions Of the season.
Or Monday afternoon tha Colonial |
DANES were Handsomely, ,,f.r,oire9 h,, |
Warmer Moore ~. bor ,ie,,,,t nome |
r.-- rrsrl.lip. .t,o., at = o.'fl.oi- ,1rs |
hobart Claiborro he ,.r1eiJe,,t y,5s |
chair The ladies present were |
1r,.....e Conc. tIl.,,.,rd -
Matthew Peasants. Adair Peasants. A. |
Montague. Virginius Hall. Walter |
S.Gen. Patterson. LEROY, |
ITCn. Drake. Perkins. w. Il. Ro-
H.fnald Gillian. Camm. Thomas; |
Lyons. Boykin. Virginia peasants.
- W. II. Wight as Maryland |
After much routine business, Mrs.
T Peasants. In few wcll-chosen
Presented 30 Mrs. Claiborne I'm
name Of the society. very hand
'lt with much feeling she
'ie Danes most beautifully.
Dr." members were elected. after
r., - conway Howard read "a de-
paper on the Home Life OF the
Colonial Danes"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

nate catarrh OF the stomach, where PEE
ru-na was tho only medicine used.
consider 1t a reliable medicine.
GEORGIANA DEAN.
Miss Georgana Dean was for three
years missionary IN liberia under tho
Methodist Episcopal Church from the
training school IN Chicago. After her re-
turn she studied nursing. graduating from
the present Frances T. willard National
Temperance Hospital Of Chicago
Po-ru-na Is IN high favor with The
nurses and doctors. 1t is a specific :
catarrhal diseases OF all varieties.
cures catarrh OF the throat. catarfh q
the lungs. catarrh OF the stomach. c.
tarrh OF the kidneys. and that form *
catarrh so common among women,
known to the profession as pelvic O.
tarrh. ordinarily called female coa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

plant. Pe-ru-na
c ure 3 { h Q s G
troubles promptly
and permanently.
II. =. Nichart, NJ.
D., writes: Il am
so well pleased
with the works Of
Pe-ru-na I'm the nu-
mcrOus cases !
have been using q
during the pa s Q
49, .. -. o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Croxe's Ouinine Liver PiIls

are better than other liver pills be-
cause the quinine stimulates and assists
the liver medicine 20 remove biliousness
and malaria That is all. Price. 10 and 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

On Tuesday Miss Mary Thomas gave
an elegant breakfast at 1880 o'clock I'm
honor of Miss Fannie Beverly Workman,
who became the next day Mrs. Milton ;.
Brown The table was exquisitely deco
rated with white roses and panses. AT
each plate with the card were also laid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13
STAND ING COMMITTEES OF TINE HOUSE.

ON WAYS AND MEANS.-Plumme oil
Portland. Jordan of Lisbon, BodwelI of
HallOweH. RrittOn OF BuckspOrt EerEon
Of Sanford. Webb Of Portland, O'Bricn oil
ThOmaston.
ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE. OF
Brunswick. Plummer Of Portland Berry
OF Denmark, Wood Of Camden, Girdier Of
Mercer. Spofford Of New Sharon, Teei oil
ON EGsINEss OF THE HOUSE,
Philbrook Of Waterville. Chase of Port
land. Beilean Of Lewiston.
ON BILLS IN THE THIRD READ
ING.--Cha nbcrIain OF Lebanon, Fltz OF
Durham, Smith Of Hartland, Libby OF
Albion, Hill OF Belfast, Teel Of st. George
Merrill Of New Gloucester
ON ENGROSSED BIId,S.-Powers oil
Fit. Fairfield, Webster Of Chestervilie
Purinton Of Woolwich, Sawyer OF Lin.
ington, Pierce Of Blaine. Mercy OF Lewis.
ton. Brown OF Warren.
ON EI.EcTIONS.-Hopki Of Deering
McFadden Of Dresden, Gordon Of Read.
field, Taylor OF Hope, Sargent Of Sedg-
wick, O'Brien Of Thomaston. Belleau OF
Lewiston.
ON COUNTY ESTIMATES. Harris OF
Auburn. Cleveland of fI0ulton. Staples 0s
Bridgton, Webster of ChestervilIe, Somes
Of Mt. Desert, Maxcy OF Gardiner, Hix OF
Rockland. Peaslee of Wiscasset, kilborn
Of Bethel. Beal Of Bangor, Guernsey OF
Dover Ledyard OF Bath, Merrill OF Show
hogan, Hill OF Belfast. McFaul Of Ma
chias, Kernon Of Sanford.