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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
A GRAND RECEPTION
TO the Newport News Members or
the Fourth.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 2S.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The reception given Company c,
Fourth Virginia Regiment. on its return
home from Savannah this afternoon was
one of the most patriotic celebrations ever
witnessed i'm this city. The company,
sixty strong, under Captain L. 4. Marye.
arrived at Portsmouth over the SeabOard
Airline at 3 o'clock. leaving immediate
ly for Newport News on the steamer
I.uray, and arriving here an hour later.
Fully 5000 people were congregated about
the Old Dominion pier when the Iuray
tied up. and as the soldiers stepped
ashore they were given a grand ovation.
As soon as the company reached the
Boulevard it fell in at the rear of the
parade, which was headed by the Sixth
Artillery Band, and comprised the Fede-
raj and Confederate veterans, the city
officials and cOuncilmen in carriages, the
volunteer fire companies. the cadets OF
the Newport News Military Academy,
Junior order of United American Me-
chanics. ana the members of the Hunt
ington Rifles and the Fourth Immunes.
who had been honorably discharged since
the declaration Of peace. The streets
along the line of march were crowded
with people. and the houses were gayly
decorated. At the Casino, after the pa
rade. banquet with $50 covers was set
for the returning soldiers and the vete-
rams Of the war of 1916 Mayor a. y.
Moss made the welcoming speech. Com
monwealth's-Attorney j. X. NJ. Newton.
Mr. X. q. Bickford, Rev. Il. T. Wexford,
Colonel w. C. Friend and Captain Marye
also made speeches, the last named ac-
cepting the handsome silk flag presented
the company by the ladies of the city
Tonight a dance was given at the Casino
Armory.
The reception given Company ID. Cap
tain Hope. at Hampton. was equally pa
triotic. parade ari banquet following
the return OF the soldiers, who arrived
al 5l5 on the Hampton Roads from
Portsmouth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
Mr. n. Harvie Spence Makes Large
SaIe.

Mr.. +. Haryie Spence who is the largest
handler Of trunks In the South, was Tor
merry the foremost shoe man or Klch-
mond. and since his trunk business mas
grown TO such great proportions his space
for shoes has grown less. When he moved
out OF the large building now used as the
Biiou Theatre he looked around for a
purchaser TO relieve him OF the surplus
portion OF his shoe stock, which he could
find no room for in his new store. He
naturally turned 10 Richmond's largest
enterprise, the Meyers Store, as he well
knew they were willing 10 buy any lots.
no matter how large. The advertisement
OF julius Meyers Sons. In another column
to-day. tells Of the starting OF their sale
OF the Shoes bought from Mr.. Spence.
and when II ~ taken into consideration
that Mr.. Spence dealt In the finer grades
OF shoes only. he must indeed have made
a sacrifice to enable the Meyers TO sell
his (Spence's) Ladies' Shoes for 6ec a
pair. and Infants and children's Shoes
for 2Jc. a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
NOrfOllk's Returned Boys.

NORFOLK, VA. April 2s.-(Special)- }
Welcomed by the thunder of cannon and
the huzzas of thousands of spectators
who had lined the streets since o'clock.
in hourly expectation of their arrival
the Norfolk members OF the Fourth Regi-
ment of Virginia Volunteers. Infantry
returned home tonight, after one years
absence in Florida. Georgia, and Cuba.
They came on special train provided
by the citizens. The streets and building
were lavishly decorated in honor of their
homecoming. The men We're so tired.
however. that the public reception was
aha ndOned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

Striking the eastern enu Oh tnc s0""'
| 1t cut clean swath. 500 to go feet wide,
| through the best part OF the place, sweep
| ing everything before IL.
THIRTY HOUSES DESTROYED.
Over thirty houses were torn to
splinters. On one street alone
row OF ten houses was entirely de-
molished. Here. scarcely any one es-
capped death or injury. The walls of build
ings fell with "A crash that sounded above
the roar OK the storm, burying people In
the ruins.
Frame buildings were twisted and lifted
from their foundations. Others were
utterly demolished, pieces OF them being
carried for miles. Others were shifted
In their positions. apparently unhurt. emo
was turned squarely around. while an
other was turned upside down.
CAUGHT By THE STORM.
Samuel Desper, at the appearance or
the black cloud, started with his family
Tor a Deighboring cellar but the house
was blown down over the party just as
they reached the door His two daughters
Were caught with him by the timbers, and
instantly killed. His wife was seriously
injured, but is still alive. Mrs. William
Hays was killed while running up the
street I'm seacch of shelter. The mutilated
trunk OF ner DOuy, with the neau missing,
was found on the street later. William
Hays and two children met death within
a few feet of each other.
The storm lasted five minutes, When
1t had ended the sun came out for few
minutes, and shone brightly over the
scene of ruin.
WORK OF RELIEF.
The houses of the survivors were thrown
open to the unfortunates, and all possible
was done TO alIay suffering. Chillicothe
sent a squad of physicians, who mate
rally aided the Newtown rescuers.
When morning broke the search was
begun with renewed activity. and has been
kept up all day. Nightfall found the
searchers still at work with no knowledge
of the actual number of dead and
wounded.
The storm blew down the telegraph
wires i'm and about town. and washed
away the bridge over Medicine creek. a
small stream south of the town, and
partially demolished the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul depot. the stock
yards. and a dozen stock-cars.
FOUR FAMILIES ANNIHILATED.
OMAHA, NEB.. April ga special to
the Bee from Milan. Mo-, says that four
families were annihilated by a tornado at
that place. There was great damage TO
property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
pEsoLATION At NEwTOwN.
Fifteen Dead and More Than Thirt,
Injured.

CHILLLCOTHE. MO, April 2s.-scenes
of utter distress and desolation were pic
tured to-day in the little tornado-swept
burg of Newtown. There are about fifteen
dead and over thirty injured, while half
OF the place Is in ruins and fifty families
are homeless.
The known dead are: 5. Desper, VIE.
and three children: Laban Evans and
two daughters; William hays. VIE. and
two children.
The storm struck Newtown al oIo III the
evening. coming from the southwest. IL
came without warning. and few were
ahle 10 take advantage OF storm cellars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
A TERRIBLE MISTAKE.
Good Eye Taken Ont Instead of
Sightless One.

MONTREAL. QUEBEC. April 2S.-Seven
years ago, Thomas Stewart, then 10 years
old. lost the sight Of one eye, the blade
of a penknife having been accidentally
run into it. DR.. Proudfoot attended
him. Recently DR.. Proudfoot advised the
removal of the useless eye as the only
means Of preserving the other one intact.
This was agreed to. and the delicate task
was entrusted 10 DR.. Proudfoot. who Is
assistant oculist at the General Hospital.
The operation took place at the hospital
and at the conclusion II WAS found that
a terrible mistake he'd been made-the
healthy eye had been removed. ON re-
covery from the effects OF the chloroform
the patient found himself blind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
Love and :,audanum.

Two nights in succession DR.. Lefew
the almshouse physician, has had the
fortune to defeat the aim OF lovers who
swallowed laudanum because their affec-
tions were not returned. He saved n
colored man Thursday night, and this
morning at 1890 o'clock he was summon
ed TO No q Mayo street where he found
Pattie Hayes. a colored damsel. VINO had
swoIIowed laudanum. She had had
quarrel with her lover. The Doctor
brought her around after hard work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

An operation for appendicitis was per-
formed upon a son OF Mr. X. B Smiths,
cashier OF the Planters National Bank;
Yesterday The operation was performed
at the Virginia Hospital and was quite
successful.
T,ventv-fifth street Is fast recovering
from the effects Of severe attack OF
appendicitis DR. W. III. Lyme Is her ply
cigian
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
At Louisville, ky.-One Fare for the
Round Trip, via q. q d. Route to
Louisville, for Delegates and vist-
tors to Southern baptist Conven.
ton aud Auxiiiaries.

These tickets will be on sale May sth
10 18th. limited TO fifteen days. with privi-
lege Of extension TO June 10th. by deposit-
ing return ticket. Delegates from Bal;i-
more. Washington. Richmond, and other
peakc and Ohio train leaving Richmond
2I5 T.. NJ. and Washington 2:20 Z. ".
MAY 10th. and will be pleased TO have
others join them
Extra sleeping-cars will run on this
train. Those wishing berths reserved
should early notify John ID. Potts. a. q.
=. A.. Chesapeake and Ohio railway,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
snooting Tournament Ends.

BALTIMORE April 2s.-The live-bird
ebooting tournament ended to-day with
the maryland Handicap" at twenty-five
birds. s25 entrance. sweeps with 800
added. Colonel Martin, OF North Carolina,
at fifty yards, killed ., and got FIRST
money. Sedan Leroy and Graham tied
on second.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
snaIn Calls for the $50. .OOO. 900.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Secretary
Hay was this afternoon notified by the
French Ambassador that Spain would ac-
cept. through him. the s2o,OOo.0oo to be paid
under the treaty of peace for the Phil
lppines. The payment will be made 10
the Ambassador as soon as the President
ri
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

The best regulator OF digestive organs
and the best appetizer known Is Angos-
tira Bitters. Try II. but beware OF imlta-
tions. Get the genuine article. manufac-
tured BY DIR. j. G. Is. Siegert & Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

AS the season Of the year when pneu-
monia. la grippe, sore throat, coughs
colds. catarrh, bronchitis. and lung
troubles are to be guarded against, no.
thing lis fine substitute" will answer
the purpose" or Is Just as good" as
One Minute Cough Cure. That is the one
ipfallible remedy for all lung. throat. or
bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously upon
having 1t II something else" Is offered
you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
m curc a Cold In On. Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
o,uyyists refund money IL falls TO cure
1 cents Genuine has L. b. Q. on eacn
tablet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

For n change. try the rev smoke
"Wyes. / Want IT. &c. Cigar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

You won't "get tired" OF smoking
'Wyes, / Want II" Sc. Cigar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
The Meather.

- WASHINGTON. April Store
IFkiR cast for Saturday:
For Virginia-Fair weather Sa-
turday and probably Sunday;
warmer Saturday; fresh. easteriy winds.
For North Carolina-Fair weather sa-
turday and Sunday; fresh. east TO south
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and cool. The skies
a. midnight were clear.
Stota NJ thermometer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

Satisfies to the end-'wyes. Want IT,
&C. Cigar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29
Germau-Amcrican Entente:

BERLIN. April 2S.-It H. believed here
that an understanding has been reached
between the governments OF the United
States and Germany. not only as 70 their
relations in Samoa, but In regard 10
other portions of the world az We'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

Meaa temperature ....o...........-a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-29

Striking the eastern end OF the town.
1t cut a clean swath. 500 TO go feet wide'
through the best part OF the place, sweep
ing everything before IL.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
FLoopsiN THE EAST.

Tho Ohio and Its Tributaries Arc High.
Cincinnati, o., March 5-During the
last two days there has been heavy
rainfall, principally south and east Of
the Ohio river. extending from below
the Kentucky river up to MorgantowD,
West VirginIa.
3 Tonight two-thirds of Charleston,
West Virginia. is under water. Tho
river Mt that point at this writing is II
feet and two-fifths of an inch, which
equals the highest previous record at
that point. The United States engineer
says 1t will likely rench one foot high
er. making AZ feet and two-fifths Of
nn inch.
On the north side of the Ohio the
streams are full but not dangerous.
Above Pnrkersburg to the source Of
the river the streams are high but not
dangerous to the extent of those IN
West Virginia and Kentucky.
The water bureau mt this point sent
out tonight danger signals to Point
Pleasant, Catlettsburg and Ports
mouth. The heaviest rise is In the
Great Kanawhn. but the Little Kan
awha. the Big Sandy, the Licking and
the Kentucky rivers are pouring in
tremendous floods.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
LIFE IN SIBERIA.
Iardens the Tourist and Strengthens His
Health.

The five years that | spent in Siberia
were for me great education in life
and human character, says writer In
the Atlantic. | was brought into con
tact with men of all descriptions; iii ,
best and the worst; those who stood at
the top of society and those who vege-
tated at the very bottom-the tramps
and the so-called incorrlgible criminal !.
l had ample opportunities to watch the
ways and habits of the pelsin,s in
their daily life, and still more oppoi-
tunlties 10 appreciate how little the
state administration could give TO
them. even though ii was animated by
the very best intentions. Finally. my
extensive journeys. during which l
Travelled over $4,000 miles in cars. on
board steamers. in boats and especially y
on horseback. had wonderful effect
In strengthening my health. They ais }
taught me how little man really needs
as soon as he comes out of the en-
chnnted circle of conventional c.yillzl-
ton. With few pounds of bread and
n Few ounces of tea In leather bag.
Kettle and hatchet hanging at the
side of the saddle, and under the sad
die n blanket. to be spread at the camp
hre upon bed of freshly cut spruce
twlgs, man feels wonderfully inde-
pendent. even amid unknown noun
tains. thickly clothed with woods, and
in winter time.
Siberia Is not the land bu led In
snow and peopled with exlles only.
that 1t is imagined TO be. even by
many Russians. In its southern paris
1t is as rich in natural Productions as
are the southern parts Of Canada. and.
besides, half million of natives, II
has population of more than 4.OO).-
ooo as thoroughly Russian as that 10
the north Of Soscow.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
powey i. to o., $4,000 a Year.

Washington, March BIN the last
hours of Congress II was provided that
the admiral of the navy should receive
the pay and emoluments of the last
general = the army.
This eifslation was supplemental to
the passage of the bill reviving the
grade of admiral for the benefit OF
Admiral Dewey. Its effect to give Ad-
mlral Dewey compensation at the rate
of S14.500 year. OF this amount S13.-
900 is the regulation pay OF an admiral
of the navy. The extra $500 is the
allowance made to the general of the
army of S125 per month for quarters.
Admiral Dewey holds the highest
rank in the military service of the
United States. army or navy. and
ranks with the highest officers In the
principal foreign navies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
That $1,000 Iu,ss,and.

One of the emolumcnts of the vice
president Of the United States is found
In the portable furnishings Of his room
at the capitol. On his retirement. Gus
tom entities him to take with him all
the souvenirs he can lug OFT, including
inkstands, clocks, stationery and other
portables. This adds special interest
TO the fact that n silver inkstapd
costing $1,000, n miniature of the can
itol. has just been placed upon the
vice presidents desk. for him to make
way with on his retirement. II is n
curious fact that for many years II
was the custom of the retiring mnyor
of the city of New York to take with
him the inkstnnd which ornamente,l
his own desk and which was faithful.
ly replaced every year by one of the
prominent city contractors. This ink.
stand was always quite expensive and
was pleasant souvenir. Ex-NIayor
Hugh j. Grant violated the unwritten
law by declining to take with him his
inkstand. and left 1t for his successor.
This broke the precedent and 1t has
not been renewed. There is an oppor.
tunity at Washington for another
precedent to be broken.-Leslie's
Weekly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09

Coroners OF the state of Illinois will
present to the legislature this session
a bill for an act making it a misde-
meanor for any person to remove the
body of person meeting unexpected
or violent death from the spot where
1t is found. except for the purpose OF
transferring the corpse to the nearest
suitable shelter for protection from
weather or conditions of traffic. The
amendment is aimed at the Chicago
police and the undertakers who have
had the benefits of the police system
which permitted the removal OF the
body to the nearest undertaking es-
tablishment. Under the proposed bill
the coroner. on his arrival at the
place where the body is. after exami-
nation, is obliged to order 1t taken
to a morgue, and after the inquest tr
turn the body over to friends. or. IN
the event no friends appear. to have II
buried at county charge. This provi-
sion is intended to stop the practice
said no., to prevail among undertake
ers, OF preparing the body for burial
an soon as 1t comes to their possession
and then insisting upon payment by
friends.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
ADMIR-, D .w.,.. Flag R,,..n.

Manila. March 5.-Admiral George
Dewey raised his flag MS an admiral
on board the Olympia yesterday
morning and was saluted by the guns
of the forts, of the foreign warships.
the British cruiser Narc'ssus and the
German cruiser Kalserin Augusta and
by the American ships in port
AT daylight General Wheaton's out
pust discovered a large body of rebels
attempting 10 cross the river for the
purpose of reinforcing the enemy Mt
Guntnioupe, and cunboat advanced
under heavy fire and poured shot in
10 the jungle on both sides cf the river
and shelled The enemy's position on
Guainlorpc. effectively. but tempornr-
lily scattering the rebels. The enemy's
loss was heavy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
Italy i. Grabbing.

London. March 5.-The Rome CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mail says:
The Italian warships have landed
marines nt San Nun bay, thus vhtu-
ally taking possession.
Italy will pay nearly fsO0OO for the
concession. The Tsung Ii Ynmen
wishes to reduce the lease to fifty
years.
The Pekin correspondent of III,
Times says:
at is asserted that since the Tsung
Ii Yamen returned Italy's dispatch
Sir Claude Macdonald. British MINIS
ter to China. has presented note sup
porting Italy's demand and it is pro
bablc that Italy will now take Iosses-
sion OF San Nun bay. encounteriny
practically no resistance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
national Reform aov.m.n. Falls.

Cincinnati. o.. March 2-The gen.
eral conference of the National Reform
party concluded its work today at
noon.
Its organization preparatory to NOM
mating an Independent presidential
ticket next year will be completed
when Its national executive committee
meets Mt Buffalo June both.
The efforts to amalgamnte the Popu-
lists, Socialists. Labor party, the Nh
tionnl Liberty party and other scatter
ing elements was not successful There
were only 154 delegates present rep
resenting fifteen states. Joel Parker
of the Texas Press Reform Associa-
tion and DIR. II. A. Thompson, lead
ing Prohibitionist. and other leading
reformers, who participated yesterday,
were not present to-day. and the advo-
cafes of amalgamation freely expressed
their disappointment over the results
Of the general conference.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-09
COPPER smELrsR SOLD.
New YORK syndicate Buys OF coiorad

New York Syndicate Hugs Of colorads
Men.
Denver. March 3.-The Republican
says;
One OF the heaviest cash sn,fs Of
mining and smelling property ever
made in the West was effected in New
York yesterday by II. II. Wolcott. who
sold to n New York company the Colo
RADIO Smelling and Mining Company's
plant at Butte. Montana. together with
oil the mines owned by the company.
for cash consideration Of two and n
hnlf million dollars.
This sale Is OF special interest in
Denver. ns the greater portion OF the
capital stock is held In this city. the
Colorado stockholders being n. +. Hill.
II. II. Wolcott. f.. O. wolcott. Richard
Pearce and Henry Harrington. At the
time OF the sale II. II. wolcott was the
heaviest Individual stakeholder. A..
W. Clark OF Montana was also a stock
folder and director.
The present company was organized
November 2G. 1883. and succeeded the
Colorado and Montana Mining and
Smelling Company. which was organ
lied June ]. 1879. From the first or
gnnizafion of the company n. p. Hill
has been Its president and ii. II. VOL
colt treasurer.
The sale illustrates the profits that
accrue to extensive mining operations
when conducted with due regard to
economy. The cnsh capital Of the COM
pany when organized was 100000,
and not another dollar has been put in.
The ores OF Butte are low grade. sell
dom going higher than per cent. cop
per. with correspondingly low values
In silver, md vet the operations OF the
company during the past twenty years
have not only paid a handsome profit
to the stockholders. but have paid for
the development of the mining proper
ties. for the improvement OF the
smelter and mill, and now. at the end
OF twenty years, pays $25 for every
dollar OF The original investment.
The new company will. 1t Is said,
largely increase the production as soon
as the necessary additions to the plant
are completed.
No Information has been received
concerning the personnel OF the pur-
chasing company. Mr.. Wolcott has
been in New York for some time nego-
tlatlng the sale, the entire property
having been placed in his hands for
that purpose. He Is expected home In
n few days.