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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Those Funny Frenchmen.

Charleston News and Courier)
They produce more kinds of asses in
France than we do here, and Monsieur
Guerin seems to belong 70 the most pic
turesque variety OF that animal known
even TO the land OF his nativity. He has
shut himself up In his chateau. and has
given out 10 the press OF Paris the an
nouncement that he is conducting a re-
bellion against the French Republic.
Some years ago the late John Brown
made war on the State of Virginia on q
similar scale. The Virginia authorities
promptly accepted the gage OF battle
thrown down by Brown. and when they
went TO Harper's Ferry they carried q
rope with them. When they got through
with Brown, there was nothing OF him
left but spirit. which. according to song
and story, has been doing race against
time ever since. But Monsieur Guern has
met with far diferent treatment at the
hands OF his government. The Anti-Se-
mites have made a hero Of him, and, in
stead of sending out squad OF police TO
bring him up TO the station-house for trial
before the Recorder for disorderly con-
duct, the administration has been stand
ing around, asking him wouldn't he please
behave himself. Dizzy persons, with
Titan hare. and stage names, nave or
ganized themselves into relief expeditions
I'm the interest Of Monsieur Guerin, taking
him pate de fOis gras and other triumphs
Of Partisan cuisine concealed in bouquets
OF roses. Being raided by the constabu-
larry. specially Instituted to prevent the
Guerin revolution from roaming about
the streets, the ladies with the yariegated
characters have uniformly cried at the
top OF rich meZZo-sopranO voices, 'Vive
PArmeew and "a has Dreyfusw and
then gone OFF TO give signed statements
to the yellow journals.
All Of this makes the head Of the ave-
rage Anglo-Saxon swim. His only ac-
quaintance with such carvings on having
been acquired from fugitive attendance
upon comic operas, he cannot for the life
Of him take Monsieur Guerin more seri-
ously than he does Mr.. de Wolf Hopper
or Mr.. Thomas q. Seabrook when they
play at being kings. banditti, or other
noteworthy personages. IL some person
who is accustomed to translating French
Mysteries into everyday language would
kindly explain why Monsieur Guerin does
not wish to be arrested, as well as why
the proper authorities do not arrest him,
popular interest In the revolution Of the
Rue de Chabrol would be materially en-
HANGED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Christian Science XIII. an Athlete,

NEW HAVEN. CONN, September g.
Ira o. Estey was a renowned athlete, but
he was also Christian Scientist. lie
Il dead.
They let this magnificent specimen of
manhood perish without even trying to
ease his moments OF agony" said De.
Barnett. Medical Examiner OF the boz
rough OF West Haven.
Estey was champion weight hureY
twenty years ago. and his weight and
stamina were so great that he was "an-
Choir" on the tug-of-war team OK Dart
mouth College.
1T was a house painter who pretended
TO succor him in hfs fatal illness-a house
painter whose occupation Is given in the
New Haven directory as Christian
Scientist" His name is Edward Il.
Perry. Among the divine healers" Of
this city ne is reputed 10 be a practi-
toner OF great attainments. His inter
cessiOns on behalf OF sick persons are
said TO have been very potent
e-Superintendent Wrinn Is scepti-
cal about the right OF Christian Scientists
To practice experiments In healing on
persons who really need medical treat
nlent, and he threatens TO make New
Haven an uncomfortable place for them
in future: BUT for the TACT mat Perry
lives In New Haven. whereas Estey died
I'm West Haven, a warrant would already
have been issued for the house painter
''healer." This will be attended 10 70.
day. Perrys landlady said last nigtl
that he had left home In a hurry, but
added that she expected him back to-day
Estey's widow is a votary OF Christian
Science. Her eyes assume q look Of
wild fervor when the subject Is men
MY husband believed in doing his OWL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
REV. JAS. A. RIDDICK DEAD.
Was the oldest Minister of the Vir-
gfnIa Conference.

PETERSBURG, VA. September g.
(Special.) REV. James Andrew Rddick,
the oldest minister of the Virginia Con-
ference, died at his residence in this city
tonight, aged SO years. He was born
in Gates county, n. c., September H. 1910,
and was a descendant Of the old Aston
family, famous In the annals of that
State He joined the church at a camp
meeting in Gates county in 1897. In 1881
he moved TO Brunswick county, Va, to
engage in the mercantile business, out
quickly gave this up to enter the min
istry In 1892 he went TO the conference
at Norfolk and took an appointment
under John Early as presiding elder, and
went on the Amelia Circuit After his
ordination 10 the ministry he filled many
appointments and served the Master ably
and faithfully.
During his long connection OF sixty-six
years with the conference he met and
became intimate with all the great lead
ers i'm the Church, and his "reminiscences
of them were OF great Interest. Mr..
Riddick retired from active labOrs many
years ago, though his mind was as
bright and clear as ever.
He was a man Of genial heart, or
sunny. bright and charming disposition.
His life was holy and pure, and his old
age peaceful and beautiful. He leaves
one son-Dr James @. Riddick, of Nor
falkland four daughters-Mrs. Judge
Weisiger, Mrs Judith Smith, and Misses
Emma and Bette Riddick. all OF this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
THOSE ROssLYy GAMBLERS.
They Are Again Defying the Law
hold BurtInry.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, September g.
tSpecial.)-A large crowd of people gather
ed at the Alexandria county courthouse
this afternoon TO witness the trial of
several alleged gamblers of Rosslyn, who
were charged with being implicated in
riotous proceedings at that place last
evening. Justice William L. Smith, OF
Rosslyn presided instead Of Justice Var
ney who was detained. The cases OF
George Turley. Tony Simmons, John
Nokes. James alias Dad" Simmons, and
Abe Bowman were examined.
According TO the evidence there was
quite riot at Rosslyn last night. Con-
stable G. F. Marsey, 1t was stated, start
ed things moving by arresting a colored
man named James Hunter. of George
town, who was brought before a justice
this morning and fined $50 and 1886 costs
on a charge Of playing policy. The ar
rest of this man put the alleged gamblers
on, the alert. and when Constable Marcy
again appeared there was general mix
uD.
RESISTED AN OFFICER.
The officer stated that while examining
supposed policy-player Tony Simmons
came up and interfered. whereupon he
was arrested. The prisoner. the officer
stated. made a violent assault upon him.
and in self-defence he deputized William
Hull to assist in arresting him. While
tho officers were conveying their prisoner
DIV the klOn0lkt house. Il UOlDIlOuo
place I'm Rosslyn, they were set upon by
a bowling mob, and some Of them sus-
tanned severe handling other citizens
were deputized. but the gamblers wero
I'm the majority and the prisoner made
his escape in the general scrimmage.
Abe Bowman and Dad Simmons were
finally landed behind bars, but were later
released on BAIL
After hearing the evidence this after
noon all of the prisoners were discharged
except Nokes and Bowman, who were
fined s. each.
A BOLD BURGLARY.
bold burglary was committed on
King street at an early hour this morn
ing. The office Of the Postal Telegraph
Company was broken into and several
electrical instruments, amounting to
about Sl5, carried off A glass in the
window was found neatly cut, as If by
an an, experienced hand hand ., uessrs
s. r. Dyson & Brother, near by,
was smashed in and several dol
lars worth Of goods stolen. man
was seen skulkting of with . bundle lie
further clue as yet.
The local chapter of the Woman's
/ Christian Temperance Union is MAKING
/ preparations TO entertain the members
I Of the state Convention, which viii be
held here October Sd. 1t Is expected that
! about eighty delegates, representing every
! section OF the State, will be present.
| The convention will elect delegates to tho
National Convention, which meets In NO,
! vember. Mrs. Howard NJ. HOge, OF
[ Lincoln, Va, president Of the Virginia
| Division Of the society, Will preside. Mrs
Margaret Dye Ellis, OF New Jersey, Is
expected to be among those who will de-
/ liver special addresses. The convention
| church, and close Friday evening In
| Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
DEATHS.

AXsELL.-Died. at his residence. in
Henrico county, September g. 1852. at i:so
o'clock A. NJ, WILLIAM AXSELJ-, In
the 51st year OF his age.
Notice OF funeral In Sundays Dispatch.
GILLIS.-Died. at the residence Of his
parents, 12O Reid avenue, Brooklyn, on
Saturday morning. August 18th. FRANK
REED GILLIS. In the 3ith year VI hSs
age.
KEMPLE.--Died. Friday morning at 6
O'clock at the residence OF her son, Mrs.
HELEN KEMPLE.
Funeral from the house. nos west Cary
street, THIS Saturday AFTERNOON ct
4 o'clock. Friends OF tho family invited
TO attend.
sOUTHALL-Died. at the residence OF
her husband. Mr.. Morgan Southaii. In
Henrico county, September 7th, at sAS
p. NJ after a long and painful Illness OF
consumption, which she bore with Chris
tian fortitude, Mrs. SALLIE c. SOUTH
ALL, In the Goth year OF her age.
Relatives and friends are rl~pcenuiiy
iryited TO attend her burial, which VIII
take place at willis's church SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. September 9th, at 8
O'Clock.
sTAIL.-Died. Friday. ct p. NJ. ct the
residence OF her son. N. A. Stall, NO. S9
north Twelfth street, Mrs. LUCY NJ.
| STALL
Funeral services at the house at. :
o'clock THIS Saturday EVENING. IN
| terment at Akron, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
HANNA HOMEwARD ROUND.
He Expresses Himself ON Ohio ant
Mclean.

LONDON, September S.-Rejuvenated by
a course of treatment at German baths
and a summers visit to Europe, United
States Senator Mark A. Hanna has re-
turned to London for few days rest pre-
vlous TO sailing for the United States on
board the American Line steamer ST.
Louis on Saturday next. Senator Hanna
Is hurrying to Ohio TO participate in the
opening of the Republican campaign at
Akron. The zest with which he is looking
forward TO the conflict in Ohio IS due to
the fact that he recognizes that the COM
ing campaign will not only furnish the
real answer 10 the question of the cOun-
try's indorsment of the national adj
ministration, but that behind the candi-
dacy OF Mr.. John r. Mclean for the gov
ernorship Of Ohio there is an aspiration
for the second place on the Democratic
presidential ticket with Mr.. Bryan, and.
failing of election, a future contest for the
United States senatorship from Ohio. In
such a competition Mr.. Hanna Is anxious
to participate. because IL means the open
ing of the national campaign OF 1880.
II do not concede." Mr. Hanna said,
that the congressional election in the
late Representative BANDS district In
Missouri last week affords any test OF
American sentiment In relation 10 nation
al issues for the election OF a Democrat
was a foregone conclusion, and the fact
that the Democrats are calling II a test
case gives ground for the suspicion that
they made the majority 10 suit them
selves. In Ohio. however, we have an OPP
portunity 70 make an open fight, and am
anxious 10 assist all IN my power IN
bringing the issue TO successful conclu-
sion. The Republican party, nationally
and locally. has no cause to fear the com
bat on the issues as now presented. Mr.
Mclean has undoubtedly loaded his dou-
ble-barrelled fowling pieco and that word
has a peculiar Ohio meaning. for In this
contest he is looking both to the vice.
presidency and the United states senator
ship. which. / understand has long been
his ambition II Is evident now that the
Democrats OF Ohio, as well as OF the ma
ton. are ready TO make use OF the anti
expansion and free-silyer issues. Just as
General Hancock used the tamr issue II
isso-that is. seek TO make local issues o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

them. They will use each cock In what
ever pit they think Il, will fight best--nee
silver in the Southwest and anti-expan-
sion In New England. ,
President Mckinley. In his speech NJ
Pittsburg. has already outlined the Execu-
tive's policy OF expansion. and have no
doubt as TO what we will do in Congress
in supporting that policy. Bryan and
Croker have already come 10 an arrange
mcnt. hoping to secure the offices In 1900;
but II is my own opinion that the Philip
pine war Will De concluded and the con-
gressional policy determined before the
first vote Is cast In 1900.
II cannot see how. with Mr.. Mclean as
a candidate, the Democrats can say much
about trusts The free-silver Issue Is evil
IDENTIFY preferable to them. That question
has already been thrashed out IN the
United States. The country Is abundantly
prosperous. and the only trouble now IL
TO SECURE transportation facilisies for more
crops and merchandise. All over Europe
I have found evidences OF the wisdom OF
our policy in maintaining the gold stand
ard. and. with regard 30 the Philippine
Islands. President McKinley's speech on
the latter subject will find a ready re-
Spouse from the American people, and 4
am returning home 70 renew the hgnt
firm in the belief in the success OF RepuD-
lican principles"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
DEBATED WITH MORMONs.
Rev. DIR. II. c. Carter Publicly De-
nounces Them I'm Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA. September S.-(Spe-
cial 1.-Two Mormon elders have been IN
the city several days. At night they pro-
nulgate their doctrines on the street-cor-
ners and during the day are active in
spreading their literature among the
homes of our people. Last night at the
close of an harangue in The centre of the
city. Rev. DIR. 4. c. Carter stood on the
curbxt1ne and challenged the intruders 10
give the history of their doctrine and te-
nets The Doctor said: - desire 10 ask
Won a few questions How do you regard
Rrisham Young and Joseph Smith? And
where did YOU get your Mormon Bible?
After much hesitation the preachers
announced that they placed Brigham
Young and Joseph Smi with all the
great prophets OF God.
Dr carrier then pressed the question as
70 where they got their Mormon BiDle!
Finally IL was answered that an anger
from Heaven brought II down and de.
posted IL i'm the ground IN the state Oh
Now York. and that Joseph Smith found
/, in gold covers where II was buried
By the angel
mr. Carter then denounced the assertion
ae one of the most colossal faisehoOds
mat were ever paimed on on the Ameri-
can pecple. He then asked how many
wives Brigham Young had?
The Mormon replied seven.
Dr. Carter then answered: You admit
thai the great founder of your so-called
Church was a poyeamist and an open
aiulterer In violation OF the laws oil
every state in the Union. and yet you
are on the streets OF Roanoke, In the
great State OF Virginia. going into the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
FILIPINO CONGRESS MEETS.
Aguina1do Appoints Chief Justice
and Attorney-GciseraI

MANILA, September s-eO5 p. MA
Filipino, who has arrived here from
Tarlac says an extraordinary session of
the revolutionary congress took place at
Tarlac August 2ith. Aguinaldo presided,
and chose Mablni as President Of the Su-
preme Court and Gonzaga as Attorney
General. They both represent the most
conservative and temperate element.
Mabini. who recently resigned the foreign
secretaryship. Is the ablest man con-
nected with the revolution. Gonzaga was
president Of the last Peace Commission.
The proceedings Of the congress DIS
prove the report that Aguinaldo had de-
clared himself dictator
SCHEME TO TAX CHINAMEN.
decree has been issued by the Fill
pinos compelling the registration of all
foreigners in Filipino territory. The
Chinese. who are a large fraction OF the
population. are considered foreigners. in
Guiding those born I'm the Philippine
Islands. Applications must be made on
stamped paper, which figures largely in
all the business OF the insurrectionary
government. This seems to be largely a
scheme TO tax Cinnamon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
ANOTHER CAR-LINE.
ppoPERTY-owNER on CARY-sr.
ROAD WILL GIVE LAND FOR IT.
A PARK At The FORKS OF The ROAD
This VIII he Made the Objective
Point of the New RniIrond-A Com
pnny May he Formed on Franchise
offered to One OF the syndicates.

The owners OF property on the Cary
Street road are considering a plan for the
widening Of that thoroughfare, and IL the
Improvement is carried out they will Of
fer a right OF way to any street railway
company that will make use of 1t, unless
separate company IS formed TO operate
IL.
II Is proposed 20 widen the road from
the Boulevard west to the forks. dis
lance Of three miles. The road is now GO
feet wide, but property-holders on either
side propose TO give 10 feet Of their land
and increase the width by 20 feet The
road is to be graded. and trees will be
planted along the side.
A BEAUTIFUL PARK.
At the terminus Of the forks is an ad-
mirable site for a park which embraces
a full view Of the river and valley Tor
many miles. The scenery is particularly
fine. 1t is proposed to develop this park
and make 1t an attractive resort.
1t is on the cards that new railroad
company: may be formed to build ana
operate this line; II this plan is not feasi-
BILE then the franchise will be offered 70
one Of the other street-car companies al
ready in existence.
WHO THE PROMOTERS ARE
The promoters of the enterprise, who
are also among the most prominent resi-
| dents and property-owners Of the section,
are Messrs. Henry Haase, DIR. X. A. Pat
terson, +. A. Lowry. John Lentrox. LIB
bic J. Thompson estate, c. II. Thompson.
and others.
The building of this line, II IT IS carried
out-and there seems 10 be no reason why
! it should not be and every prospect that
it will be built-wil add materially TO the
attractions Of the city and will tend TO
open up a very delightful residential dis
| trict
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Some Modern Flats.
New York Press.l

The modern hlgh-class apartment IL
nearly as perfect az human ingenuity can
devise. II was my pleasure to 90 through
one yesterday strictly ilreproof' build
ing, with suites Of eight TO seventeen
rooms. There are bathrooms for the nm-
lily and bathrooms for the servants.
There ere the buffers room, the Laundry
room, the drying room. Elevators ana
electric lights run all night. The SER
wants have a private elevator. There
are commodious store-rooms and cement
closets. The dining-rooms. finished In ma
hogany and Flemish oak. are wainscoted
eight feet high. The ceilings are beam
ed There are hood mantels. window
seats. inglenooks. electric buttons under
the table for servants and lights, plumb
ing fixtures OF porcelain. needle shower
baths, marble pastry tables. cold storage.
Ice and ioe-water Free telephone In each
fiat, mail chute, etc. IL is difficult to
enumerate. Bathrooms, toilet-roOms,
kitchens. pantries are tiled five feet high.
The price? Less than 5000 year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Typewriter Repairs.

UNIV IUIh T I'0TsI
Once in awhile our typewrters need re-
pairing, and up comes young man from
the office with his kit Of tools. have
watched him often making tests OF the
alignment, balancing the keys. straight
ening the letters, etc, and he invariably
writes out this sentence I'm capitals and
lower case, then all capitals and all
lower case: 1.-The quick brown fox jumps
over the lazy dog back OF the housc."
Then he tries this combination: 'l2l3l4l5
i6l7lSl9." After that he goes for the ms.
thus: "NnNnNnNnNn" ad infnitum. For
alignment he tries the four corners OF the
paper with a dash: - -" He
Is a skiller mechanic and always gen.
tleman, but wonder why he is 30 fond
Of the fox and dog story.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
MLAUGuLIN JOINS HILL.
Plans for Democratic Work I'm New
York state.
New York Herald.)

New York Herald)
Hugh Mclaughlin, the Brooklyn leader.
has gone into the State campaign ahead
of Richard Croker and Tammany Hall.
and, with money. has joined David b.
Hill in planning the work Of the De-
mocracy in establishing permanent State
headquarters i'm New York city.
AS was told some time ago. the idea
of doing as the Republicans do and hav-
ing a bureau that works ell the year,
was brought forth by Frank Campbell,
chairman OF the Democratic State Com
mttee. who. when he advanced 1T, had
the backing Of Hill, whose close friend
he IS.
Mr.. Campbell said al the time that he
would call upon Tammany for help. ana
upon Tammany leaders for Endorsement,
but that he expected tho bulk of the
money for expenses would be con-
tributed by wealthy men in the party.
WHERE MONEY is RAISED.
Former Senator Murphy was one OF the
first TO come forward with money Sena-
tor Hill did all he could to bring about
the establishment OF permanent head
quarters here. As a result. Mr.. Camp
bell will come TO New York some day
this week, prepared TO begin the active
| WOTh Ol OfkdilLtHS OutcoN.
He has collected 5000 for the purpose.
and his plan is that the fifty senatorial
districts shall contribute sl0o each. The
Mclaughlin organization has contributed
more than its share already, the money
| having been paid by James Shelvin, Mr..
McLaughlin's chief lieutenant. Mr..
| Croker and Mr.. Carroll have. by letter
| TO Mr. Campbell. approved the plan.
! but no money has been received from
| Tammany. II is expected, however, that
the Tiger will follow the lead Of Nc
Laughlin, and that Croker and Hill will
go through another campaign of armed
neutrality.
PROBABLE HEADQUARTERS
Headquarters probably will be opened
| in the Hoffman House. and the bureau
will be modelled after that presided over
| by benjamin g. Odell, Jr., Republican
| State chairman, in the Fifth avenue
Hotel. Mr.. Campbell, as chairman OF
the State Committed, will be In charge.
Another Hill man, whose name cannot
be mentioned now, is slated for the chief
clerkship, and several other Hill men ex-
pect to get the minor places.
One OF the most important Of the
places to be filled is one corresponding
to that held for the Republicans by
Luther b. Little, who conducts the lite-
rary bureau. supplying party information
| and ammunition TO upstate newspapers
| and flooding the State with party litera
| ture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
GOVERNMENTS IN PHILIPPINES.
cabinet Discusses Systems for DIFF
fereDt Islands.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September s.
The Cabinet meeting to-day was devoted
almost entirely to a discussion OF the
local governments which will be establish
ed In the Philippines on the cessation Of
hostilities. Secretary Root has given
the matter much thought, and his views,
as expressed at the meeting to-day, were
received with approval by all Of the mem
bers present. lie pointed out that a sys-
tom of government which would be suit
ed 10 the people Of LuZOn would hardly
DO for some OF the other islands, where
the Inhabitants are far less advanced. A
member Of the Cabinet in speaking Of
the matter said that Secretary Root dis
played a broad craftsmanship and a full
knowledge Of the social and economic con-
ditiOns Of the islands.
Postmaster-General Smith spoke brief
ly 10 the effect that there was an in
creasing demand In Cuba and Porto Rico
for money-order facilities. and a sur
prising growth in the receipts of the pos
tai department, which was interpreted
20 mean a rapid Improvement in bust
ness throughout the islands.