davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

cal team. are said TO be very good in
their line Of business.
Mile Flora will be seen on the slack
wire She introduces Juggling in her act.
Pat and Matte Rooney. who are not un-
known here. will. no doubt. hold their
own. They are singers and dancers.
Leroy and Morris. comedy bar per
formers, will present the acrobatic act Of
the bill.
Sallie Stembler. vocalist. will be heard
in three songs
The summer season is on. and the gre0t
question thar confronts the manager is
how TO lower the temperature of his
house 50 that the patrons may enjoy the
performance. and not fuss and fume
throughout the entertainment on account
Of the heat Many means are resorted 10.
but all of them are more or less unsuc-
cessful. There is only one way in which
the desired end may be accomplished
take off the roof.
The Criterion, the only theatre on the
North Side in Chicago, will h. Under
Lincoln j. Carriers management. com
mencing next season, he having leased 1t
for term of years. Extensive alterations
have been planned. aud will immediately
be put into effect. The Criterion has che
Of the largest stages in that city.
In consequence of the marked success
Of Frederick Warde in the character OF
Macbeth with the triumVirate, he will
make an elaborate revival of that TRACE
dy the feature of his next seasons roper
tore which will include 1.-THE Merchant
of Venice" 1.-THE LIONS Mouth" and
probably Francesca da Rimini"
Harry Morris will present next season
I'm an elaborate manner a new travcsty
on "Cyrano de Bergerac." The book OF
the burlcsque is by John a. Fraser. Chi
cago librettist, and the music is by VII
helm Schatfcr
Joseph Jefferson his son Charles, ard
ex-Presldent Grover Cleveland will, the
latter part of this month. go TO resort
in Maine for "A season OF fishing.
William II. Crane next season will i'm
personate Schuyler Sturtevant in 8ron-
son Howard's and Brander Matthew's
play, New Amsterdam"
Mr.. Allen jenkins, formerly connected
with the Academy of Music. but now OF
Norfolk. was in the city several days last
week.
Mr.. Phillip McNivcns. a well-known
Richmond boy. who this season was man
.ager for the Lees has returned here.
after conducting a most successful tour
for the hypnOtists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
Evening College commencement.

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eXerciscS OF TIC
Young Mems Christian Association Eve
ming College will take place in Associa-
ton Hall Monday, May 22d. at S:lo /. NJ
The exercises will be of most interesting
character. and will include the AWARDING
of certificates and gold medals the latter
heing presented by businessmen; report
Of committee, and address by Hon. John
A. Lamb, congressman from this distrlcl'
THE Virginia Glee Club will sing Inc
association school enrolled 1854 young men
during the past season, and twenty-eiSh'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

Or Eduiel Remedy COfupdHy' IHN"''
"a: ..e,..,
Gentlemen.-It has now been TWO years
since Won cared me Of that dreadful can
Ger on by back, my general health IS
better than ever before, as the result OF
the blood medicine you gave me, ana thete
is no signs Of any return 81 my old
trouble. / have been very ective IN the
interests of the afflicted, and have recon-
mendcd you, ard your treatment 10 at
least nifty persons who have written me
about you. In my letters l refer partic-
ularly 10 the easy method employed by
YOU. the fact Of your using no KNIFE,
CAUsTIC. or BURNING PLASTER ana
erecting a cure so speedily, and with so
little pain. You certainly are doing
great kindness TO humanity by placing
your valuable cure withia the reach OF
people I'm moderate circumstances py
your liberal charges, and You may de-
pend on me at all times 70 speak well
of YOU Wishing you continued success
II am yours very truly. SAM MOSS.
Beaver Dam. Va. March Is, 1889
(au l6-Sunts)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

ISOLATION Work" 1.-THE Bible in Student
ife." Junior Work" and THE Promotion
OF Civic Righteousness Among. Young
Men"
The citizens Of Grand Rapids will en-
terrain the delegates, and there VII De
many objects of interest for the ylsltors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

STATEMENTS
TINTED STATES BRANCH ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
L y

ATEMENT
LIVERPOOL. ENGLAND
THE KINGDOM OF GREAT bk
TAIN MADE AUDITOR ACCOUNTS OF THE CON
o
in the
o u,
of real sa :"
thano ney
crsedo said ortgage ......
i've o perihab
improv valu o
. sg aS SE BoNps OWNED ABSOLUTELY
Marie Xafuc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
FREE Hl aPslIaas and
To any honest man who may
trv them a reasonable time.

If he is pleased with the result, he is to keep
and pay for them. II he is dissatisfied, he has
simply to return the appliance and remainder
Of medicine to us, and that ends the transac-
ton without any expense whatsoever Ihere
is no c. d. fraud, no deception of any nature
Our treatment is so sure to give bodily
strength, to remove impediments to marriage,
TO stop unhealthy losses, to bring natural
development and tone to every portion of
the body, and to restore to weak men the
feelings and buoyancy of youth, that we glad
" make this offer in good faith.
If you are interested and in earnest, write
vour name and address in the blank form
below. cut out the coupon and mail it to
Erie Medical Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

ERIE MEDICAL Co,
&C NIAGARA STREET BUFFALO, n. Y.
Srs,-As per statement in Richmond Dispatch
you may mail TO me under plain letter seal post
age paid. full explanation Of your new system OF
furnishing your Appliance and Remedies 10 relia-
BILE men on trial and approval without expense
no payment to be made in ADVANCING cost OF any
kind unless treatment proves successful and en-
tirely satisfactory Also mail sealed free, your
new medical book for men.
(FILLIN NAME AND ADDRESS IN FULL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

The headliners at the Bijou this week
are Monroe and Mack, two well known
Performers. who will be seen in black
face and present an act that Is said 10
b 'as good a. the best
Ward and Curran will do talking ana
singing act, and the former Is declared
. possess a very sweet voice.
Tho Deltorelli Brothers, p comedy fnusl-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

Mr.. Phillip McNivcns. well-known
Richmond boy. who this season was man
lager for the Lees has returned mere
aftcr conducting a most successful tour
for the hypnotists.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
THE GOVERNOR BACK IN ALBANY.

Albany. Dec 2s (SpeciaD. Governor Roosevelt
returned here from New-York at 42o O'clock 'hls
afternoon and praised Colonel Treadweli. his
military secretary for his diplomacy yesterday IN
concealing his the Governors, departure for tho
great CITY Yesterday afternoon by the statement
.'rhe Governor has gone out for little Walk 10
the railroad station The Governor acknowledged
that ne had returned to New-York for the pur-
nose OF having a private talk with Senator Platt
and benjamin b. Odell. jr upon matters which
he might treat Of I'm his message.
Republican politicians say that Senator Platt
dld not feel like exposing all the convolutions or
his polltical mind to Frederick w. Hollis. OF the
Educational [ nihcation Commission, and 10 other
guests OF Governor Roosevelt at his breakfast on
Saturday last and therefore. said little. An ar
rangement was made therefore for the Governor
10 return to Ncw-York yesterday afternoon ana
have private chat with Senator Plat and MI.
Odell on various political matters. which were not
deba ted at Saturdays breakfast
The Governor said tonight that nothing was
settled at hs conference with Senator Platt ana
Mr. Odeu and further that he intended TO wait
before committing himself on certain appointments
until he had had a chance OF consulting with the
members OF the Legislature. large proportion
~ them will br greatly surprised II the Governor
informs them Of his design 10 consider tnem ny
factors In tne State government. ana not hsL
registering stamps for the political bosses oi 'he
'The Governor did converse with Senator Piatt
and Mr.. Ode about the treatment OF we re- ,,rI
~ thc charter OF New-YOrk and educational UNI
0c,tion I'm his message. but as he remarked noth-
ing was settled. Upon his arrival also or,o ai,er d
fatgulng journey from New ant DS letter
found al the Executive Chamber long L,ttr
fron, Frederick W. Hollis. on educational uhlncs
,ion This letter the Governor did not maze pun
lic and early departed for the Executive Ma'Soh
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
"BUFFALO BILL" MAKES PROTEeI'
But THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADHEREs II

R-T THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADHEREs TO
IT'S NEW POLICY OF NOT LENDING INDIANS
Washington Dec 2s.-Snce the recent announce
ment OF the policy of the Interior department
discountenanclng exhibitions Of Indians, the De-
partment has been deluged with both written and
oral Inquiries Colonel W. F. Cody has protested
that the action will nearly ruin his business lie
sent representative here, who urged Commis-
sioner Jones to make exception In his case.
number Of other interested persons also have called
number Of letters, mostly indorsing the Depart-
ment's attitude have come by mail: Commissioners
Jones said to-day there would be no cnange In
the Departments policy, and that he was con-
vnced the exhibitions have demoralizing tendency
and retard the progress Of the Indians II Is rec
ogniZed. however that II the Government does not
consent. Indians may be contracted with and WIN.
drawn from the reservations and exhibited without
the formality of securing official sanction
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
Army AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Dec. 2s-The following Army Navy
and Marine Corps orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Captain CHARLES 7. POTTER. Corps Of Engineers n
addition his other duties is detailed as engineer ot
Tho sixteenth Ughth9qse Di,IiGt relieving Captain
Captain NEWCOMER. upon being relieved from his dute:
report the Engineer Commissioner Of the District OF
Columbia lor duty az an assistant
First Lieutenant BENJAMIN J. EDGER. Jc, assistant
surgeon. is relieved from Fort Monroe ana VIII pro-
ceed without delay TO West Point Military Academy
FOR duty.
Captain JEFFERSON d. PoINDExTF,R assistant sur sur
gson will proceed Fort Reno 20 relieve First Leu
tenan; Walter COX assistant surgeon Lieutenant Cox
will proceed san Francisco FOR assignment
Leave Of three months 10 take effect about
granted captain EDWIN 3. BABBiTT Ordnance Do
partment
First Lieutenant ASA T ABBOTT. upon his own .pp,,
tactics at the Bishop seabury Mission tshaeuck
school Faribaut MINI.
isyed from the Division or Cubs. and. upon the 'x-
piratloa of sick leave OF absence VIII proceed 10
Washington for further Instructions
seeond Lieutenant WILLIAM r. BENNETT, Jr. recently
fahtfy is assigned ne 1874 Infantry and will Join
IAuetenant r. l. RUSSELL 20 Cleveland Ohio to opsn
recruiting rendezvous.
Medical Inspector II sIMoNs. to Cleveland. Ohio, on
recruiting duty.
MARINE CORPS.
IAeutenent-colonei II G cocHRANE and Captain M I.
motion the higher grades
So >ond IAeutenants r a. EsIICK. J. n sALi.ADA1'
r /. WALLACE. NJ. BABB and IL L. RoosEvELI;
10 report 10 the brgsdier- general eofnmandant tor
orders.
psymaster to proceed Manila, etc, modified He
receives a delay OF thirty days from the 10Th inst
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
NEW TINPLATE COMPANY OR"1Ni|FH'

,pr,.er-pEp .xD DIRECTORS CHOSEN At PITTS
BURG.
Plttsburg Dec 2s (SpeciaD. Stockholders of the
National Tiaplate Company organized To-Day OS
electing j. G. Mcdowell. or the fhiihoeipHIa ,oi
ponv treasurer and the following Board OF Drec-
-. r., Covernor lanes A. Beaver. OF Be!cfonte'
penn. senator ~ f. Whitaker and W. H. Rogers
Of wheeling. W Va and a. Il. Daily this city
The nominal capital stock o: N.Co was Increased 10
100000. The company was recently chartered
under the laws Of West Virginia for the purpose OF
operating the Rogers patents; "nch,o ,o n ~ the
VIII revoluti iOnize tinpate MAKING w, ~,
Gractors sald that the American Tinplate ComPany
ppd GercJ to buv the patents or TO operate thein
aI 5o o. a roval,y Land and cash bonuses 10 locate
sac,ori@s We're also offered to the company Gov
ernor Reaver said Of the project p.ul,..
several years ago TO test the Rogers pat"hs. ,,
an ana ichcaDer under this process than the one now
In vORlIe'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
scH0OL PRINCIPALS ELECT OFFICERS.

syracuse y y. Dec 2s-This mornings session
of the New-York State Council OF Grammar School
princ,,o,a was taken up by a discussion on Manual
training" w. H. Scott OF Syracuse. read paper
on that subject.
The council elected these officers: President H. r.
provnine OF Buffalo; nrst Uoe-presdont, b. A.
Frye. of Troy: second vice-presideni orson
Warren. OF Elmira; recording secretary L T..
Franklin Of Albany treasurer r. b. hoTS1ni W,IIi o, m
Rinchamton: corresponding secretary NIiIlain
Mackaye. OF Buffalo; Executive Committee. Presi.
dent browning, g. =. Moulthrop. OF hochester
Charles f. White OF Syracuse H. C. lie Hroat' OF
Buffalo so,. =, p,,A
lie Instruction. and w. D. Lewis, or syracuse,
spoke this afternoon. after which the council ad-
iOurned,
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
GAGGED AND THROWN INTO STREAM.

Waterloo. n. Y. Dec. 2s.-Last night Reynold
seybold was sandbagged. gagged and thrown lh'o
- 20 ,rrt,,. sul race When he did return
soro h,s u,fe became alarmed, and searching
Marty Was sent out Seybold was found lying IN
about foot OF water gagged and WIN ms nls hsnds
around in front Of his face. and his head was heid
above water. .,, go. .,,. r,orn,,a
when he became conscious, but was sull IN such
a dazed condition that he could give no account OF
the holdup AT noon Seybold had lapsed into un-
corsciousness and II is thought that he VIII de
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
APuOR FOR RUSSIA TESTED.
A BIG PLATE TRIED AT INDIAN HEAD WIZ"
SATISFACTORY RESULTS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-ln the presenue % g.,
of the Russian Government, seNei"' ~, (,uoa,.
u.,oI oe,cars and representatives OF the Carnegie
s,eeI Comnanv. an s-inch Krupp plate, part OF
lot of armor for the Russian batteshp hetsisan'
now building at the Cramp shipyards rnlauer
phia, was tested to-day at the Indian Head rroS"e
Grounds The plate 100 inches long % ihches
wide. inches thick and curved Ihe gu" u'eo
in making the test was an s-incn Iine' 'e a.,
,c,,Ies beinp armor piercing shells go pounds IN
weight The required striking velocity was I..oo
feet second. Four shots were fired az tne coz ,he
plate The striking velocity. measured oy inc inc
chonograph was 1887 feet SECOND ,he or third mir, and
1884 for fourth The penstratien at5sseo TAN nlats
did not crack under the test and little injured
The test was regarded by those present as entTeiy
satisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

Syracuse. y. Y, Dec. 2s-The second session OF
the hfteenth annual meeting of tho New-fork State
Association OF School Commissioners ana superin-
tendents opened this morning Charles X
Skinner, State Superintendent OF Public instruction.
spoke concerning the work OF the teachers and
also recommended the consolidation OF districts
At the afternoon session these officers were
elected: President, James Cooley Glen Cove, Long
island first vlce-president. Edward Jones Pulaski:
second vice president, Edward Mcdonald 81. Law
renee County: secretary. Cora A Davis Oneida
County; treasurer. Albert sheffield, Montgomery
County.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
Grand JURY SIMMONS MR. CHANDLER.

-r,r rrsrn5oXy IN REGARD TO THE
CHARGES AGAINST SENATOR GALIINGEh'
Concord. y. H.. Dec. Ex-senator Chandler has
heep summoned to this city 10 appear as witness
before the United States Grand Jury IN connection
with the charges Of violating the C'Vi' service III"
hroueht against Senator Gallinger. whlch are now
go tho iurv II is expected that Mr.. Chandler
wiiI arrive tomorrow night from washington An
Cher Witness who is expected 10 arrive toinorro"
a. foh, II Walker clerk OF the Senate commit
to. ,e on Pensions and Senator Gaingers stenogra-
pher.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
THINK PLATT FAVORS WOODRUFF.

THE SENATOR is FRIENDLY TO HIS VICE
PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRATIONS.
Friends OF Lieutenant Governor Timothy l.
Woodruff are working steadily 10 make him the
leading candidate for the Republican nomination
for Vice President next year. Senator Platt has
permitted them TO understand that he favors Mr..
Woodruff's nomination. while he has declared that
the Republican organization Is still committed 10
no candidate. Republican politicians OF the city
understand that a delegation from Neyl ork state
to the next Republican National Convention viii
be for Mr. WOOdruffs nomination II Senator PIatt
has control OF the delegation. Mr.. Woodruns
friends using Senator Platts expressions OF
friendship for Mr.. Woodruff as an argument Tor
the Senator's control Of the delegation.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT CITY HALL

The Aldermen have planned TO have a New Year
celebration at the City Hall Monday. and have
passed a resolution to have the building decorated
for the occasion and TO have music by band.
The resolution was passed by a mere majority
vote, however and II requires four-nfths vote
TO authorize expenditure OF money the celebration
cannot be paid for Of the fund for Incidental
expenses unless tae resolution u repaAsed.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
TEMPORARY POSTAL CLERKS CONTINUED

Washington. Dec. IS (SpeciaD.-The postmaster
General has ordered the continuance in service
until March 81 1900 OF the thirty temporary clerks
allowed TO the Postofice In New-fork Tor the
month OF December This is extension for that
period OF the additional clerks usually allowed Tor
the holiday season.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
FOR TIE COLLECTION or cHEcKS'

cuARGEs ADOPTED BY THE BOSTON CAhAh''"
uo,,sp SIMILAR TO THOSE ~ EFFECT HERE
Roston. Dec 2s-The Boston Clearing HOUSE n
soc,ation has adopted amendments TO us cohS''"
,,o, ,rovidlng for rules to regulate the co"eNtlo"
~ cbecks in New-England outside OF Boston Inc
,ias nrovlde that for all checks ana dIhi'S u'"""
unor any New-England bank or banking Hs'l'u
49,, Witch does not pay checks and drafts drawn
,,o, usen and sent through the Boston ''eaf'hE
Ti,,,se the collecting banks shall charge not less
tban one-tenth Of one per cent OF tho amount %
such checks and drafts respectively.
In case the charge upon any check does not equal
"a cents the collecting bank shall charge not Jess
than that sum but all checks received from any
ono depositor or correspondent on the same any i.
and navable by the same institution may Dc ""neu
,oqether and treated AS one Item for the purpose
Of hxing the amount to be charged ,..., -, ,,,o
The charges are IN all cases 70 p' roi.' A.. -,
,ime Of deposit or not later than the tehth H@N ~ ~
ne following calendar month. NO 'oliectihs O'i'"
snaU directly or indirectly allow any aD"t'"
Tahste or return FOR or account or hu'h 'ilaib'
or make I'm any form any compensation thereon, -
S m.1 nenalV Is provided for violation OF the Iu'tr
/, i,einR made incumbent upon members 10 IrPSSI
any infraction the manager or person 'HVis iI'
"he manager Exclusion from privileges or ekpul-
son ~ the guilty member IL lcft 10 the dlSIe!oH
~ Tho Clearing House Committee.
Every collecting bank Is directed 70 ahopt tesV-
r,ion n the eject that II In all respects assents To-
res and regulations regarding collections outslds,
~ tho city OF Boston, and 10 nle ceTlned COPY OF
Tho resolution with the Clearing House AssociauoH
| forthwith.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

The rules summarized above are substantially the
same as those put into effect by the New orK
Clearing House Association last fprihg ana ti''
a,,,on b, the Roston Clearing House will. It Is
helieved here lead the Philadelphia Clearing House
Association soon to take similar action. Inc hos-
Ton associntlon II will be remembcTed ,e"
,Nop.bs ago arranged for the estnbllshment o, 4
ciea ring house in Boston. which hhOdIl 'oI!,tt
cbecfs drawn on NeW-England banks. bul ms
DDroicct was soon found 10 work unsatisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

.n,o. cut out the address and put 1t In my
desk with the bottle and ee tse the 6ce? AYes
II n King and George A. solomon oft Mr; n, Hllat tbaf
hau td co,ta thaf he should take some OF the bromo
seItzeT' Mr.. Fnneran went out to get some water
from Did bid Mr. King take any of the bromo sezer?
A%No There was no water In me GOoe,, co. n,- dosk >
,I,ntjI the following Tuesday night, December
e. / took 1t to my home
IDENTIFIES BOTTLE AND HOLDER.
The bottle and the holder were submitted 10
Cornish at this point, and he identified po'h'
Continuing his testimony, he said:
Soon after reached home Mrs. Rogers and Mrs
Adams came in. and showed the pTesen, as ~ .
thought 1t was then pointed Plcr 3Pui TO T." ' SOM
silver She had. l told her had no use Tor II anu
'0-Wherr was the bottle kept that night? a
on the dresser in my room. In the morhlhs N Wnen
rose went to tn door to sGt my PHifh cloth
about her head. probably had some CONVERSE
lion with her and then went back into my room
ly afterward came TO me and asked me u ". VIZ -
not give her mother some OF my promo mo- her the
bromo seltzer bottle. but she came Dhoh ~ III " NV
ment or two and SAID she GOu'1 forF n0' read the
directions on the bottle and put htaped ~ ~
SPOONFUL I'm glass OF water and gave 1t to NJ, t,
aJ@rns She drank IT, and then said. 1T tastes pit
Ter or queer or something Ike thaI sarl @
ITS all right" and took small portion 0l ], IN mI
sdif Cron The glass which remained on the thp.',
About a minute later Mrs. Rogers called 10 me 5o
come and help her mother. who was III III liz M
Eo'broorn had f,lt no effects OF the SUM ul
to that time but got up my knees %rnS dame
under me A ! got To thebathroom hfS. Au'iii'
eli / could not move her Mrs. rogers can
Tor Mr. Hovey. Together we cSdreSI dnES Hr went te
10 hali and called down the hallboy 10 Ect Il ~.
tor as Mrs Adams was sick Pn' dpmc on "y s,orc at
E,gbtv-sixth-st aud Columbus-aye pId,e" ~, ~,
bottle on the counter and told ne sie said
a woman had been made I'll by taxing " ~. ~. s., 81
'.yVbv that is bromo seltzer. lie sald ihat ~ ~
matte spirits OF ammonia would be g"ou 10 ~
her. He put up prescTipuo"' """
10 the house. o. I'D, =, ,
The trial will be resumed at 1880 'hls mon"
mo
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

Washington. Dec 2.-The following official state
rnent OF facts respecting the Argentine reciprocity
treaty IS issued for public Information and 20 cor
rect msapprehensions in respect the effect OF the
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

Washington. Dec. &.-The following Army, NavJ
and Marine Corps orders have been issued:
ARMY
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

cate a particular kind Of poIson' Am the ia''e'
| case. ptooo
q 6-CouIdn't that have resutCd from any o
poison? APossiby-and tnen 1ns 1onmssn,t'es in intes-
final indigestion? Ayes, but not IN sue" '"'
| quantities as in this case. ana not SO roP!'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29
IDENTIFIES BOTTLE AND HOLDER.

The bottle and the holder were submitted 10
Cornish at this point, and he identihed po'h'
Continuing his testimony. he said