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The National tribune., 1899-03-23

THE Secretary of Agriculture is 10
be given power to retaliate against Ger
man, French, and other attacks on our
products, by declaring that certain of
their products imported into this coun-
try are injurious to health.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
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The National tribune., 1899-03-23

SENATOR PLATT, of Connecticut,
promises that the Senate Committee on
Pensions will look into the Commits
tioner's indefensible rulings against the
widows of veterans. The Senator pro.
nounces the Bureaus rulings "who!ly
wrong" But when are the poor wal
widows 10 get relief?
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
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&Veteran

Isl Klegs and his chum Shorty, both
OF the 200th Ind, at Chickamauga engage in
fierce battle. ST and Shorty capture rebel
flag, but both fall in the melee. They are
taken off the field in bad condition. Deacon
klegg hears about it and journeys to the
hospital. He fails to be able TO buy some
chickens for Sis broth On account of the
owners fear of taking U. 5. money. So he
raids his roost in the darkness, drops a s.
bill at the feet of the owner, and dashes
away in time to escape capture by the
Johnnies. He makes savory dish for 81 and
Shorty. FOraging again he surprises and
captures n team containing provisions pre-
pared for the men in n rebel camp by the
same people frora whom he got the chickens
Being conscientious, he tries to return the
team later. Rebel artillery frightens the
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

The payment of 800 each to the
Cuban soldiers is a very much larger
allowance than it would seem to our
men. In the first place, it will be made
in American coin, which is worth
double that of Spanish. It's, therefore,
equivalentto to 5000 each to them. Next,
wages are very much lower in Cuba
than here, and 81 there means at least
as much as S5 to an American.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

rrrrszD AT WASHINGTON szoonOol.ss MATTER,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Alexander. Of Leesburg. Va, the orator;
Mr.. John Ingram. OF south Carolina; q.
G.. Turner. OF North Carolina. ana
Corporal Tanner Many OF those adver-
tised TO be present. including Colonel w.
r. Teller as committeeman, and the Gov
ernor OF Virginia were conspicuous by
their absence. Among the Virginians
present, but apparently taking no part
In the proceedings were Captain w. III.
Gordon and Mr.. Edward c. CrUmp. OF
Richmond. and MIR. Mcdowell CARING
ton. With these exceptions, there were
no prominent Yirginians present.
DEDICATION OF GLEN SPRING.
WASHINGTON. June THE exercises
nj the Confederate Veterans Reunion at
Glen Echo to-day were carried out IN the
presence OF small crowd. The first per-
formance of interest was the dedication
of the Glen Spring to the memory or
Stonewall Jackson. Mrs. Buckner pro-
nounced the dedication. In the presence OF
all the visitors at the grounds. The ex-
erclses at the amphitheatre in the evening
were under the direction OF DR.. Hyde. OF
Winchester, Va. Addresses were made
by Corporal Tanner and Hon. John ii.
Alexander.
MOSBY AND HIS MEN.
The latter spoke on the history OF
Mosby and his men. rating their achieye-
ments with those OF the great irregular
cavalry. leaders of the Revolution. ana
paying a high tribute TO the valor ana
virtues OF the southern veterans IN gen.
eral. both as soldiers and men. Corporal
Tanner spoke very pleasantly on the
reunion of the Blue and the Gray, pay
ing respectful tribute TO both
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THE GLEN ECHO REUNION.
Not Many CoDfederates Present.
Virginia Day Not Success.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June 7.-(Spe-
cial)-It was easy 10 see this evening that
thu so-called Confederate reunion al Glen
Echo, Nd. beautiful afternoon and
Sunday resort some eight miles from the
city, was a dismal failure. There was
hardly the usual attendance OF pleasure
seekers. No COnfederate-Veteran uni
forms could be seen. but few OF those
present wore Confederate badges. Repre-
sentatives of the X. f.. Lee Chapter or
the Daughters OF the Confederacy were
present and the Confederate Veterans
Association OF the District Of Columbia
sent small delegation BY way of cour-
tesy to the former. Ii was painfully evil
dent that the reunion scheme ala not
have the endorsement OF any genuine
Confederate organization. and 1t Gas re-
gretftilly admitted by the few Nirginians
who went there that Nirsinia-Day was
ANYTHING but success.
The Third Cavalry band from Fort
Meyer. which had been ordered there by
the President. | am Informed, gave an
excellent concert. which lasted from | To
o'clock. init at the latter hour the
management had not taken in sufficient
funds 10 pay for their dinner, and the
band went home. A portion Of the Fifth
Maryland band. which Is employed by the
Glen Echo lessee for the season, rendered
the music at the amphitheatre al night,
Just as Il will do every day.
There were about a dozen Daughters
on the stage and probably as many gem
,lemen, including Rev J. y, Hyde. ID. d..
OF Winchester, who presided; Hon. J. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THEIR FATE DISCLOSED.
Missing Scientists shot as Spies by
Russians, without Trial.

VICTORIA, b. G., June 7.-Kobe papers
of May 10th contain the news that the
fate Of the party of scientists. missing
for upwards of a month past. has been
disclosed. According to these accounts,
the scientists had landed near Tosang,
on the Lao Tung peninsula. to pursue
their investigations in earthquake phe-
nomena and mountain flora. when they
were made prisoners by Russian cavalry.
and shot as spies, without the semblance
Of a trial. Their Photographic and other
scientific apparatus was destroyed
There were eleven professors in the
party, one German savant. and ten ma
tive Japanese whose homes were in
Kobe and Toxic.
The Japanese authorities will make a
thorough investigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
A LARGE CLASS
And Very Interesting Commence
ment Features.

BLACKSTONE, VA, June 7.-(Special0
The commencement exercises of the
Blackstone Female Institute closed yes
terday. The exercises opened Sunday with
the commencement sermon by Rev. Dr.
W. V. Tudor, of Richmond. On Monday
an address was delivered TO the students
by Rev. DR.. John Mathews, OF Nashville.
Tenn. Tuesday morning the annual con-
cert was given by the young ladies. Tues
day evening was given to the graduating
class, of which Miss Elizabeth NJ. Bin
ford IS president: Miss Sarah A. Harrell
vice-president. and Miss Marie Byrd, sec
rotary. The graduating class of this year
is the largest I'm the history of the school
being composed Of twenty young ladies,
as follows: Misses Bessie Lee Blanton,
Mamie Ruth Beville. Elizabeth Mary Bin
ford, Mary Elizabeth Harrell. Sarah Au-
gusta Harrell. Mary Elizabeth McClel-
land. Carrie Emily Elzey. Lucy Mason
OVERLY Adelaide Price Hardaway, Clara
Virginia Miles. Carrie Byerley. Eva Byer-
ley. Katherine Gillian McEnery, Lotte
Louise Cralle, Laura Gertrude Kennedy.
Mary Alma French, Louise Bernard
Crowder. Marie Louise Byrd Mary Hob
son Robertson. and Maude McCulloch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

while before called them one by one and
hidden them good-by. His mind was en-
tirely clear, and he was calm and com
posed. He gently closed his eyes. and the
lamp of life ceased to burn. There was
neither pain nor struggle.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed, though the service
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock at Monumental church, where COL
onel Bigger and his family had worship
ned for many years. The rector, Rev.
William A. Barr is out of the city, Dut
has been telegraphed for, and is expected
TO return to-day or tomorrow. The Blues
Association will meet this afternoon TO
take suitable action and arrange for at
tending the funeral. The interment will
be made in the family section in Shockoe-
Hill Cemetery.
DEATH AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Colonel Bigger's death, though not at
all unexpected, comes as a public sorrow.
Never very robust. he had been in falling
health for nearly three years. though he
persistently refused 10 give up. Two years
ago this summer when he had but recer'-
~ moved to his newly purchased country
home, near Ashland, he had Il long and
severe Illness, from the effects or when
he never recovered entirely. He had once
or twice since had more or less serious
spells of sickness, but would soon rally,
and in a measure resume his wonted ac-
tivity.
Colonel Bigger had not been well since
the blizzard of February last. lie was
able to be about until recently, but his
family saw that his constitution was shat
tered beyond repair. For two months ne
had been practically confined TO his room.
Three weeks ago he went 10 the residence
of DR.. Terrell, an old friend. in Hanover
county. II was hoped the change would
benefit him. lie grew worse, and when
he came back TO Richmond, after stay
of a week, il was as a dangerously i'll
man The end had been drawing rapidly
nearer ever since
DR.. Terrell spent a great deal OF
time by the bedside of his old friend. and
Drs. Hunter Mcclure and Hugh Taylor
have been unremitting I'm their efforts TO
proIong the days OF the gallant old man,
but science was helpless. The end was In
no wise unexpected.
MAN OF WIDE POPULARITY.
The death Of Colonel Bigger removes
from this life one who, during the past
thirty or forty years has been most con-
spicuous I'm State affairs; man who has
known practically every man OF promi-
nence i'm Virginia In that dime and who
was known 10 thousands more. IL IL
doubtful If any man in Virginia had
wider acquaintance. 1t is perfectly safe
TO say that few, if any, had more friends
His was a nature calculated TO draw
men to him. Sweet tempered. genial. even
jolly, keenly witty, quick TO make. or to
see. or 70 appreciate joke, he was ever
surrounded by an atmosphere that melt
ed the coolest and sternest. Added TO
these characteristics was a courtesy OF
the old-fas hioned sort, manner that sat
gracefully upon him because IL was bred
I'm the bone. His long black coat, reaching
below his knees, hanging open In the true
style of old fashioned Virginia. his collar
stiff and white and high; his swelling
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
SPRING SPECIAL At GRAyESEND.
IL In Won by hdmiratiOn-Ethclb
the Fayorite, second.

NEW YORK, June THE event of the
day at GraVcsend was the spring spe-
Cial in which Ethelbert was favorite at
odds-on, Admiration being well backed
for the place. Admiration went out TO
make the pace. and set hot one. Ethel
bert raced a long length and half be-
hind in second place and when he at
tempted 20 make up the gap, Odom let
out "A kink on Admiration. and in record
breaking finish the latter horse won by Il
neck, In new time for the track. Three
faVorites were beaten. Summary:
First receive and a half furlongs--
Modrine az 20 - won, Withers az to
!. and 10 - second, Pettifogger @ to p
third. Time los IL.
Second race-Spring special, one and
one-sixteenth miles-Admiration q TO u
won. Ethelbert @ to and oup second,
Tragedian GO TO u third. Time. 1:46 Ia.
Third race-six furiOngs-Ben Hadad
&c TO u won. Danforth q to l and To %
second. st. Clair & to > third. Time, l:l5.
Fourth race--one mile and furlong-
The Gardener 90 to y won, Estaca & TO
:, and 10 81 second, Handpress go TO y
third Time, las.
Fifth race-hve and a half furlongs-
Belle OF Orleans Is to u won. Lotte She
vile as to / and to - second, Innovator
q TO % third Time, 1909.
Sixth race-hurdle. one and three-quar-
ter mles-Arequebus Is to u won, Pre-
mier q 10 } and 3 to D second, Forget &c
to u third. Time. S19.
LATONIA EVENTS.
CINCINNATI, O., June 7.-Only two IA
vorites won at LatOnia to-day.
First TaCe-seVen furlongs-Aureole g TO
y won Full Dress G to y second, Jessie
Jarboe do to y third. Time, LIS 3-S
Second race-five furlongs-HiGhland
Lad al to % won, Kilmarnock (even) Sc
cond. Decoy a TO u third. Time, 1:Ol l-2.
Third race-mile and a quarter-Ray ii.
90 10 - won. Countess Gina Is 10 y Sc
cond Elkin @ TO p third. Time, 209 IL.
Fourth race-mile-Joe Grady q 20 y
won, Dashaway g to - second, Nanessa
G TO u third. Time, 40
Fifth race-five furlongs-John Yerkes
(cvon) won, Little Smoke q to y second,
u. NJ. Bailey GO &c u third. Time, 1903.
Sixth race-one mile-Albert Vale 6 to y
won. Guide Rock % TO u second, Sue Nell
e to y third. Time, 40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

shirt front; the great black bow under
hts chin: the chin itself long and square,
cut; the mouth above IT always ready TO
spread into laughter; the clear blue eyes;
the thin white hair-al these went 10
make up picture with which thousands
OF Nirginians were familiar.
II Colonel Bigger had enemies. they never
expressed their rnmity. There was not
In all Virginia q man more nearly uni
yersally liked.
LONG CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
II is thirty-four years since Colonel
Bigger first presided at the Clerks desk
in the House of Delegates. During one
term he was supplantcd by the chosen
officer of another party. but with that
expression, and the brief period of his re-
moval by the military authorities in 1859,
he had served without intermission since
the day he first took up the recording pen.
Colonel Bigger filed the position In an
ideal manner. He was never confused.
He rarely made an error. He rarely for
got. He was a chronology 50 far as Nir-
gnia legislation since the war was con-
cerned. He could not tell you the fate of
a bill II you gave him, or tried to give
him, an idea as TO its provisions. But
Just tell him its number, and he could
give its history at once; tell you whether
IT had died in committee or been voted
to death, or had become law
And he was never too busy 10 tell. lie
always had time to do a favor. Let one
go into his office when one would. when
the papers were breasthigh on his desk,
and overlooking on TO the floor; when
his clerks were plying him with questions
as 10 their work, the old gentleman was
always ready to fling at his visitor that
engaging smile and give as much Of his
time as possible TO finding the thing his
caller sought.
Such willingness TO oblige, often at the
cost of hours of labor. undoubtedly short
ened Colonel Bigger's days. His surren-
der of daylight TO his friends made night
work compulsory. He died of nervous
prostratl0n.
HIS BIOGRAPHY.
The history OF Colonel Bigger's life, as
represented by facts and dates, Is not
long one, nor specially eventtul. he was
born I'm RiShmond March 3, 1879. in
house which stood on Fourteenth street
between Main and Cary. He was edu-
Gated in the primary schools and acade-
mics here. While quite young he was en-
tered at school in the Richmond Acad-
envy, which was then the leading male
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
The SI.OO Tritby Excursion the
PeOnfe'H EaNOrite.

Every Sunday morning at $3.50 the "Trii-
hy'' will leave Byrd-Strest UniOm Sta
tion. via Atlantc-Coast Line and Norfolk
and Western railway for Norfolk, Ocean
View. and Virginia Beach for a days
outing, the rate either to Norfolk or
Ocean View 81 for the round trip; TO Vir-
ginia Beach and return. SIPS. Returning,
train leaves Virginia Beach at $3.50 z. NJ,
Ocean View at $40 =. NJ. and Norfolk at
7:l0 p. NJ Through cars to Virginia
Beach. Passengers for Ocean View
change ut the Norfolk and Western De-
pot. Norfolk, with through train to the
View. NICHE & ADAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Norfolk Plant Transferred TO Syndi-
cate Headed by X. l.. Williams.

NORFOLK, VA, June 7-(Special) -
For consideration of 100000, the plant
Of the Virginia Electric Company, with
its valuable franchises, has been trans
ferred from the. present owners, COM
pany Of Norfolk and New York capt.
talists, TO syndicate headed by Mr.. X.
Lancaster Williams, president of the
ocean View ana Norfolk Street Railway
Company. The plant will be used to fur
nlsh power for both Of these systems
Mr.. Williams has associated with him in
the deal Richmond and Baltimore capt.
tahsts. The actual transfer will be made
at the end OF this week in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
LINCHING IN ALABAMA,
Negro Murderer of Mrs. Hubbard
Shot to Death.

HUNTSVILLE. ALA, June WIN
Hin, brother OF Alex Hill, the negro who
Monday, was captured near McCuliey's
Mill yesterday, taken near the scene of
his chime. and killed. His head was
shot into a shapeless mass. He confessed
he was with Alex Hill at the time Mrs.
Hubbard was killed, and that he and
Alex went TO Hubbard's for the purpose
of killing Mrs. Hubbard. They had heard
her husband was absent and she had a
large sum of money in the house. The
crowd nrss hung him to limb and then
cut him down. He was then tied TO a
tree and d volley fired into mis- head. The
husband of the murdered woman was
present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
WAR TO THE SOUTHWARK.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica on Brink
OF HOStilitics.

MEMPHIS. TENN, June IA special
- the me,clal-Appeal from New Or
JAMS says.
From adviccs received tonight rom
Iuerelds Via The steamship Sunniva,
when sailed from that port June lst,
N..ala qua and Costa Rica are on the
lrlk " war. The Times-DemOcrat cor
respondent under date Of the Sunniya's
sailing, writes.
"Iae other day, when General Torres
.ff B'ucuelds Tor the interior. via San
J.al del NOrte with 49, soldiers and Il
us0acrs the Costa Ricau authorities
o '-e san Juan river, where that river
passes through Costa Rican territory.
dat lD which stream IL was necessary
g. 3. .n order 10 reach Nanagua, refused
N allow The force 10 pass through. As
equcncc. the soldiers and prisoners
''. .eft i'm GTeytOWn. and Torres went
l 'l the interior. 10 report the matter
ldent Zeiaya. AS yet no action
Been taken. Troops and supplies, 1t
are being rushed 20 the border by
lt Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
a.. kinds 81 rumOrs are being circu-
A 300 BmeheLds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Fitz said he was quite satisfied with ST.
ier's view that the men should step back
one pace at the word break" from the
referee. after they have c.inched. Slcr
will see Jcfrics tomorrow on the same
subject. and It Is thought the Californian
will readily agree TO this arrangement
MANY VISITORS.
Both the training quarters were visited
by many prominent sporting men to-day.
Fitzsimmons spared very lightly. and
tossed the medicine ball. while Jeffries
skipped the rope, wrestled, and took :,
long swim at the beach. Both men claim
TO be In excellent condition.
SULLIVAN BETS OK JEFFRIES.
TIFFIN. o., June John L. Sullivan
hero tonight tips Jeffries TO win, but
says the night probably will be long
one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
EON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD.
but IL You Should lie So Unfortunate
We Can Replace IL Eos You.

We are not ipeaking OF heads literally.
but commercially, and will furnish you
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THE DISPATCH COMPANY,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
for virginia Beach, via
Chesapeake md Ohio.

Chesapeake and Ohio train leaving
Richmond S:i5 i. NJ. connects at Norfolk
with Virginia Beach railroad. arriving at
the Peach $40 L. NJ. Chesapeake and
Ohio train leaving Richmond . A. VI. con-
meets at Norfolk with Virginia Beach rail-
road, arriving at the Beach I: 25 =. NJ spe-
cia excursion tickets on sale OF Rich
mond Transfer Office. No. SOC east Main
street, and at the station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
COL. BIGGER IS DEAD.
Veteran Clerk Of The House An
sWers the Final Ro||-Ca|h
WIDELY KNOWN AND POPULAR
Few Men in Virginia Who Had
So Many Friends.
HIS LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
Clerk of the House a Third of Cen
tury-Other Positions of RespOn-
HIS LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Colonel John Bell Bigger is dead. The
veteran Clerk Of the House of Delegates
and genial popular citizen has answered
tho final roll-call. After weeks 'of suffer-
ing he calmly fell asleep at 12;55 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at his residence, NO.
70S east Leigh street.
All of his family were assem-
bled around his bedside when he
breathed his last. He had short
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THE TOBACCO TRADE TO MEET.
Important Gathering mt Noon To-
Day-Au Members Urged to Come.

The Tobacco Trade holds most inn
portant meeting at IL O'Clock to-day Mr..
w. T.. Dibbrell says OF the meeting:
Previous meetings lacked quorum.
and II the same should again be the
case. II is probable that radical steps
will be taken to form an Incorporated ex-
change, by such as favor 1t.
1t is difficult matter to enforce inte-
rest by decree and memberships when
there is no real conference and co-opera-
tive interest with trade in fact There
are members who pay up, and care no
more for the organization beyond this.
The other ones propose to act, whether
few or many.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

The fact that the City Ice Company
quotes prices considerably below those
charged by the TWO large companies con
trolling the business hSrc will not IL Il
Company is owned by Petersburg men,
who determined TO enter this market be-
cause the Consumers Company began
business In Petersburg at prices consid-
erably below those then being charged
there 1t is asserted that neither Inc
Mutual nor the Consumers Company Will
meet the cut. which ranges from 20 to 10
per cent, according 10 quantity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
GAY OCEAN VIEW,
Ola Point. and Norfolk by {. a. %.
Sunday Outings-SI Round Trip.

The peoples favorite. a fast, clean ride
to the seaside, free from dust and
dirt These trains are run by the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway. and should not
be classed with excursion trains. Seats
for all. No stop between Richmond and
Old Point. Fast train, with parlor-car,
leaves Richmond (Broad-Street Statiom,
at $50 a. NJ, every Sunday. Returning,
leaves Norfolk at r.. NJ. Ocean
View at 7;15 2. H., and Old Point at s
Z. NJ; arrives in Richmond at 10 =. NJ,
giving TWO hours longer at the seashore
than any other route, and only 81 for the
round trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
HANNA NOT TO RETIRE.
Report To the Contrary a sheer Fab
ricatiOn, lie Says.

CLEVELAND o., June 7-Senator
Hanna to-day fatty denied the report
sent from Washington that he Intended
to retire from the craftsmanship Of the
National Republican Committee.
ut is a sheer fabrication" said the
Senator. II don't see how or by whom
the story could have been started. There
Is no basis for II. I shall retire from
the chairmanship when my term is Up,
of course, but you can say that | fully
expect 10 call the next national conven-
tiOn to order"