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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
FUTURE OF THE LEAGUE.
The Probabilities Are That 1t cannot
Last the Season.

Since the season of 1899 opened. the At
lantic League has had rather precarlous
existence, and the chances are that unless
the interest in baseball reyives very per
ceptibly in the next few weeks the or
ganization will disintegrate
Not a single team in the league has
made any money this season. indeed
every one of the magnates has lost
money, and some Of them big money at
that Every effort of legitimate char
acter has been resorted TO with View
to increasing the attendance here and
elsewhere. but the results have been dis
appointing, and it is learned on the quiet
that several Of the club-OWners are about
ready now 10 throw up the sponge.
The Paterson club is being continued by
the league 10 keep its organization intact.
The clubs have all they can do 10 carry
their own expenses, and now that Pater-
son has been saddled upon them, they
are in rather bad way. The owners OF
the Wilkesbarre club are selling their
best players and delivering them imme-
diatelY
Richmond is probably the best club from
financial standpoint IN the league, but
its owners are getting tired Of the losses
which are daily occurring. They are
however. determined. If possible, TO hold
on for the entire season, because they
have many valuable men under contract
Will probably reimburse the owners for
the losses incurred during the season. II
however, the league does not last through
the season, the players will be free to
sign wherever they will, and the owners
of the club will lose all they expect TO
make from the sale of men.
Ii is understood that the Richmond
magnates are tired of the fun they have
had in the Atlantic League, and that
Richmond Will not re-enter The organiza-
ton next year, even should II last
through the season. They recall with
longing the prosperous days OF the old
Virginia State League, and II is more than
probable that that organization will be
revived. The firm Of John l.. Williams AZ
Son holds large stock In the Richmond
Baseball and Athletic Association. ana
they also own street-car lines In most of
the larger Virginia cities. 1t may be
readily seen, therefore that IL would be
to their interest TO revive the State or
ganizatlon, and certainly the base ball
people throughout the State would hail
with delight such an organization. Rich
mond rooters would not be aYerse TO the
change for local interest il one OF the
main things that makes baseball thrive.
and II four or six evenly balanced teams
were scattered throughout Virginia. the
attendance would. no doubt be doubled
in Richmond, and certainly Norfolk and
Portsmouth would give their teams liberal
support. while Petersburg, Lynchburg and
Roanoke, having been so long without
baseball, would be good drawing cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
AGRICULTURAL EDUcATIov
Low Farm administrations
Trusts-IndustriaI Comm Aa,o

WASHINGTON, June 2i.-Tbers
two witnesses before the Industr,o, -.
mission to-day-A. c. True. dlroc,,.
the office OF experiment stations
George X. Holmes, a statistlcol o..
both OF the Department Of Aqri,,,', ~
DR.. True advocated the goyerniae,, als
pioyment Of travelling professors 49, az
benefit OF farmers institutes. and .d..,.s
instruction In nature. especially ir 80
schools, as preparation for agrlcufl.."
instruction. The movement for ag-,'..'
tural education in the United stat,
said, is only part Of a world-wide y,,.' "'
ment, including Egypt and Turkey p'
pointed out that all this meant CONN.
ton for the trade OF the world
Mr.. Holmes submitted detailed st,.,.
tics showing that the average Dor cs,,.'
earning Of farm laborers was y2T u',.
out board. against 1927 paid 10 person, IL
domestic service, siZ7 to miners ANA t,r
I'm the mechanic arts. He concluded n',
tho condition Of the farm laborer M
wretchedly poor, while that OF the fsr,
owner was but little better. The fa-~@.
receives an average OF only Mn -.
month. counting nothing FOR iuteres, 4.
cordlng to his estimate.
He urged the commission % roma-,..
the agricultural trusts IN their rs-,.
mendations. citing numerous fruit a,.-
Citations, milk-produce-e' ass0chus..
&c, and said the existing tcndorcv y,
ward organization among cotton-grov..,
II It took definite shape would be b..
most gigantic trust IN the world d.,
thought farmers cooperative a,-,r.
tons should be under State supervisor
to safeguard their members
The Southern States. BE- sugra,.s.
should take means 10 limit Pho percent.
age Of liens on growing cotton crops "a.
considered the credit system r tle San
responsible for the oyerrroducton ~ Mr.,
staple article.
The commission then adjourned Until
September 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
RIVER STEAMER SINKS.
Four Persons Drowned-Severai Peo-
pIc Injured by Explosion.

COLUMBUS, GA, June 2I-The steamer
Apalachee, OF the Peoples Line, plying
between Columbus and Apalachicola,
Fla, which left Columbus last Thursday,
was sunk in the Chipola river near We
wahitchka. Fla. late this afternoon, ana
four persons were drowned. Mrs. $. 70.
Clark. OF Chicago; Mrs Mcknight ana
daughter, of Jackson. Tenn, and deck
hand were lest.
The Apalachee was n first-class river
boat She struck an obstruction. inc
only information received here was IN
brief telegram from the captain OF the
boat, John Marcrum.
The Apalachee had on board a list or
100 passengers bound for different resorts
in Florida IL is supposed here that the
vessel got out OF her regular course and
struck a hidden obstruction.
AS she went down her boilers exploded,
severely inJurag several people. The ac-
cldent was seen from Wewahitchka, and
tugs were hastily dispatched to the scene.
Their timely arrival prevented greater
loss of life.
The Apalachee was built In Wheeling,
w. Va, and was valued at $4,000.
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Wilhelm. p. go" .........2 2 0
Totals .......... ........B Is q Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

With a strong team and the umpire
against them yesterday. the Champions
lost 10 Reading by the score Of 10 l.
The victory Of the visitors was more
largely due to the unfair decisions Of
Fox the erstwhile Reading catcher, who
ofiiciated as umpire. than TO any especi-
ally brilliant playing.
Fox had previously umpired in the
games between Reading and Richmond
and so fairly did he give his decisions
that he impressed all who saw the CON
tests with his business. But yesterday
he did not give the Champions half a
Show 10 win, and practically presented
the victory to Reading.
The contest was well-pllyed through
out, and had Fox umpTed imparually it
would have resulted IN one of the pret-
tiest exhibitions Of the year. AS Il was,
however. II was rendered farcical.
Strikes were called upon The Richmond
players when the ball was not within q
yard OF the plate. and whenever oppor-
tunity offered therefor the Richmond run
ners were declared out on the bases.
THE CROWD KISSED
The Champions endoavored to overcome
the advantage Reading was being given
by Fox, but their efforts were countered
by him at every stage of the game The
crowd lost patience with Fox and Kissed
him loudly and vigorously. Still he con-
tinued 20 make his rank decisions. and
in the ninth inning. when Richuond had
an opportunity of winning out. two fair
bit balls made by Seybod were called
foul, and the result was, that Reading
won by the score of to /.
Bishop pitched for Richmond, and kept
the Reading batsmen guessing. But for
his excellent work, coupled with the
grand support given him, FoX's work
would not have been so palpabe Garyin
was in to pitch for Reading, and he, too,
did well, but he gave no bases away,
only because Fox would not let him. and
the result was natural
The score here appended shows the es-
sential details of the play.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Of calIfornIa, are visiting friends

thews. of California, are visiting friends
In wythe. the Doctors old nome.
Misses Sallie and Anna Green, OK Lon
don. Eng, have arrived in Wytheviiie,
where they will make their future nome
with their brother. Mr.. Charles Green
The Joseph Hurt farm. east or town.
has been sold to Mr.. J. ~. Casseli. PRICE,
$3.50 per acre.
Mrs. Lizzie Boyd Crockett, of Dalton,
Ca. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Spiller, on
North street
will soon remove TO Wytheville and
make their future home
Miss Preston, of Marion, is visiting
here.
Mrs. William Mccarthy, Of Vivian, w.
Va, is visiting her old home here
Wheat harvest Is "in full blast In this
county, but the crop Is the shortest in
many years In some instances the yield
will not pay for the harvesting. All
other crops are looking well. That of
grass is unusually good.
The Misses Henderson, Of Decatur. Ga,
are boarding at Mrs Virginia Kents, on
Lawyers HILL
Mrs. G. Woodvile Smith and the Misses
Smith, Of Lynchburg, are among the
late arrivals to our town for the sum-
mer.
United States officials came to Wythe-
Vile q few days since to investigate
scme supposed counterfeiting. They
searched the premises of a well-known
citizen or our town, finding moulds. which
proved not to be for CONTRIBUTING
money, so no arrests were made.
Large quantities OF extra-fne tan-bark
Is being hauled here from Little Walker
Creek in Bland county, loaded on the
Norfolk and Western road, and shipped
TO a large steam tannery in Giles county.
1t is being cut from the property Of Judge
Samuel w. Williams.
Mrs. May Morris, of Marion, 90 years
old, is dead. She was a member of the
Lutheran Church for sixty years.
Mr.. Ralph Dickinson, son OF Dr. S. w.
Dickinson, Of Marion, won in the compe-
titive examination recently conducted by
Professors Snayely. of this place. and
Miles, of Radford, for an appointment
TO the United States Military Academy,
at West Point, y. Y. The appointment
has been made by Congressman William
+. Rhea.
A few days since one Of the daily
papers OK the State, in commenting upon
the proposed monument to the memory
of the Virginia Military Institute cadets
who were killed in the battle at New
Market, said that it would be erected
over their graves at Lexington. One Of
the gallant young cadets. who fell there.
shot through the head, c. c.. Crockett,
of this place. lies buried In the East-End
cemetery, in this town, not far from the
grave OF Hon. David $. PIERCE, also Of
Wytheville, who as q cadet was wounded
in that memorable battle.
Miss Alma Portner, of Alexandria, is
visiting the Misses Spiller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
ROOSEVELT TO THE ROUGH RIDERS
Composition of the Regiment-rres-
ent Duty Of Americans.

LAS VEGAS. NEW MEXICO, June "a
The Rough Riders. the regiment that hg-
.ured so consplcuously in the Cuban cam
na,yn opened their first convention to-
day. There were immense crowds assem-
bled about the town. and Governor hoose-
welt Of New York. their old leader, VIM
came on from Albany. was prime NOV.
I'm the proceedings. When he reached mere
this evening. clad in his Rough Rider uni
form. 5000 people massed about the depot
cheered him heartily. The association Oh
the Riders met tonight. and GoVerilDr
RooseyeIts speech was the feature ne
said:
This was a typical American regiment.
The majority OF its members came rum
tho Southwest. but not all. We pau III
our ranks Fasteners, Westerners, NoItn-
'erners. SOutherners. Catholics. TroVs-
tants. Jews, Gentiles-men whose parents
were born in Germany or lrelaIu' AM
on the banks of the James the Hudsoh'
and at Plymouth Rock nearly three CEN
turtles ago; and all were Americans III
heart and soul. I'm spirit and purpose
Americans. and nothing else. we khe"
no distinction of creed. birthplace. OF
residence. All the creed for us was tudl
a man should do his duty, should snow
hlfnSeH aleft, patient, anu eAiN"i ii'5'
in camp and on the march. and Valahe
In battle.
NO SECTION NOR CREED.
I'm administering this great country
we must know no North. South, East. or
West. We must pay no heed TO man
creed; we must be Indifferent as TO
whether he is rich or poor, provided only
he is indeed a good man, good citizen.
a good American. In our political and
social life alike. in order to permanently
succeed, we must base our conduct on
the DecalOgue and the Golden Rule.
Let us not forget our comrades who
this summer are facing all that We faced
last summer. Let us not forget the gall
LIANT men, the regulars and volunteers.
who are upholding the honor Of the flag
and the interests Of the nation in the
PHILIPPINES. To our shame, be 1t said,
there are men in this nation so indiffer-
ent 10 the nations honor. 50 lukewarn
I'm patriotism and courage, that they
would let all the work of these men 80
for naught--let their blood be spilled in
vain. Where our flag has been raised it
shall not be hauled down."
Governor Roosevelt was elected homo
rary president for life Of the association.
Colonel Brodie, of Prescott, was elected
president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
MUsTER-IN OF COMPANY #.
Fresh Attention Directed to the Fine
Old Command.

The muster in and inspection of Com
pany +, which is to take place at the
Armory Tuesday night, as announced ex-
clusiyely in the Dispatch, attracts atten-
ton afresh to one of the best-knoWn mill
tary companies in the State.
The company was organized in 1859,
and served with great distinction in the
civil war. AS soon after the war as pos
sible it was reorganized, and when the
call came for troops for the Spanish war
gallant old Company Il was among the
first to respond, volunteering almost to
man. Though ii saw no active service,
being stationed at Camp Alger during
the summer, it was ready TO so wherever
duty called.
The company was among the first to
reorganiZe after the Spanish war, with
seventy ex-members and other trained
soldiers. II has now the maximum num-
Der of men allowed under the Virginia
law. The company While in the Third
Regiment distinguished itself by its dis
cipline, and won the first and third prizes
In the competitive regimental drill.
The company reorganized March 80,
1879, with the following officers. all re-
elected: Captain. Robert lie Masurier;
First Lieutenant, Venahle S. Hardwicke.
Second Lieutenant. Joseph a. lie Ma
surfer.
Captain Masurer has sent out the fol-
lowing order:
Company L. Virginia Volunteer Infantry,
June %, 1888.
Orders
You are hereby ordered TO report at
your company's room, First Regiments
Armory, Tuesday evening June 9th, at
1880 o'clock sharp, for inspection and mus
ter in. 1t is of vital importance that
every member be promptly on hand, as
unless the requisite number is present the
company cannot be mustered in. Final
arrangements for outing will be made
at this meeting. Respectfully,
II. lie MASURIER. Captain.
The company will enjoy an outing at
Blandon Park on the Fourth of July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

the possession Of pistol then ensued'
both having hold Of che weapon MIS-.
Collier pushed the map outside the door,
when the pistol was Discharged he zen
dead. but she locked and barred the door
without ascertaining this fact.
Frost secured the transfer OF his sister
from the Jail at Ures to the jail at her
mosilhp, and at the same time took an APP
peal to the Supreme Court. sne claims
that her condition in the jail Is deplora-
HE Senator Perkins has promised 10
take ND the matter with Secretary Hay,
looking to an investigation and release,
IL her statements are verified.
STATE DEPARTMENT ACTS.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The state
Department has instructed Ambassador
Clayton. in Mexico. to investigate the
Collier case, and II the story OF MIS-
Collier is found to be true, the depart
ment will take steps to secure her re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
DRUMoIERs AT CHARLESTON
Georgia II. u. 4. Given n Fish Dime,
Mt Isle of Palms.

CHARLESTON, 5. c.. June 2i-Th
Georgia Travellers Protective Assocl.
ton arrived in Charleston to-day VITA
relatives and friends from Atlanta. aid
500 strong. They were met by a delegation
of city statesmen, and at O'Clock We're
formally welcomed at the isle oi Palms
by Mayor Smith. After addresses U8
delegates and guests sat down o. l.l
dinner rendered by Charleston jummer5
and businessmen, at Il Table o- t.,
long. The fish served at this spread were
caught in front OF the pavilion aa l.ur
before the dinner, and the seine Rs
drawn again after dinner t0 SHOW o..
visitors how their meal had been obtain.
ed. Two thousand people spent tle after.
noon and evening az the Ise. l4n.ia.
surf-bathing, etc. The Atlanta Traveller,
Protective Association Will remain In
Charleston until Monday night The Nae
con Travellers Protective Association is
expected at the Isle of Palms next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
A SALE OF CLOTHING FOR B0is
ONLY.

A Manufacturers Entire stock
Bought by the Meyer store-An-
other One of Its Large Deals VIII
Greatly Lessen the Prices of Wear
ing Apparel.
July the lst Is stoek-takins day among
the largest clothing manufactures nfm.
and with this knowledge the manager ~
the Clothing Department of The Nl!..
store offered 70 buy up the balance ei
made-up Boys Spring Suits from Arns
who preferred accepting a quick loss aaa
counting cash instead OF counting sl.i
on inyentory-day. Several |irms t1.A
advantage of this chance 90 close o-.
every Spring Suit on hand. which l.'
them with free hand TO start the mahHs
of fall suits, and in particular one tt.'
whose letter we give below, accepted INC
OFFER and shipped the Suits on The sai'
day. Saturdays freight brought In t.1
first instalment OF these Suits, and WhN'
the lot already received amount 20 ory
a few hundred, not enough Tor TIE
Meyer Store TO make much noise about
the city will ring with the news OF the''
Boys Suits at half price and less pel9lg
this week Is over. The Suits are an o-
the better class OF materials, and mas
up. such as sell from $50 10 -. but 10
reduced prices at which they were bousn-
enables Tho Meyer Store TO sell them i'f
eoc. 10 $3.50 suit. Here Is the iet.e1
which explains itself;
Morris Zimmerman,
Manufacturer or
BOYS and Children's Clothing,
iO7 and 100 Blocker street.
New York. June n. 1890.
Messrs. Julius Meyers Sons, S7 Broad
way, New York:
Gentlemen-We have decided 10 ae.
cept your OFFER for the entire balance o.
cur spring stock OF Suits, though II -
at a great loss 10 US. You can no" se'
these suits with profio for less 'n"a
they cost to make. Very truly: etc.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
DISASTROUS FIRE IN DELAWARE.
Laurel Loses Most of Its Business
Quarter-Other Losses.

Quarter-Other Losses.
LAUREL. DEL, June 2l.-The most dis
astrous fire in the history of this town
broke out early this morning in a pool
room, and with amazing rapidly wiped
out most Of the business section, aggre-
eating an estimated loss of over 100000.
The insurance scarcely reaches $4,000.
There were seventy buildings destroyed,
including the two hotels, the bank
building, the post-ofiice, two drugstores,
nearly all the business houses, and most
Of the homes Of the wealthiest residents
Of the place. When the fire was dis
covered a brisk wind was blowing, and
in short time flames broke out in seve-
raj other buildings.
There being no fire companies or en-
gines here, the town was soon at the
mercy Of the flames, and practically no.
thing could be done other than attempt
to remove goods to q place OF safety.
Engines and help from Pocomoke City,
Salisbury. and Wilmington were sent for,
and at S15 o'clock the flames were under
control. BY noon the fire was completely
extinguished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WYTHEVTLLE.
A Gay Week-Land sale-Tobacco-
Personal.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, June 9i.-(Special)
This has been another unusually gay
week in our town. Receptions, picnics,
etc.. have been numerous. but the
SWEETEST" was the reception given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Manchester, In
honor OF their visiting friends from Bal
timore Misses Cristy and Templer,
Thursday evening. at their hospltable
home on west Main street. The hours
were from TO -. The attendance was
large and the entertainment was most
pleasant.
General and Mrs. James A. Walker are
visiting in the Valley OF Virginia.
DR.. Tanner, OF long-fasting notorlety,
was in Wytheville this week on business.
The Norfolk and Western road has
withdrawn its engineering corps from
Carroll county. hence IL is feared that
the contemplated branch OF that great
system into that county will not be con-
structed now.
Misses Margaret and Mary Goodwin
have returned home here from school In
stanton.
Attorney Charles Brown, OF Knoxville,
Is on a visit to his old home In this place
DR.. William Matthews and Miss Mat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Taze,yeIl Tips.

TAZEWELL. VA. June 2.-(Special)-
William c. Harrison. Esq, one OF our
most prominent and popular merchants'
left on yesterday for Fayette, Mo, Wnere
on next Wednesday he will wed MISS
Ellen Kennard Spencer, of that place.
Mr. Harrison carries with MN IN ms
important mission the good wishes or
host of friends. He was accompanied Dy
Messrs. JEFF Gillespie; Barns GILLESPIE,
the Commemorative Attorney OF the
county. and Mr. ". b. +. White. -,
James Bandy, Sheriff. elect has DSeh
very III AT his home, and has been unapIe
to qualify so far at this term OF the court
II unable 70 attend during the session,
Judge Stuart. after adjournment, VIII
take his bond and qualification at MS
residence. ri, co,oo,
nominated. and the board elected. the foi-
lowing teachers for the ensuing year:
Miss Lou T. Coulling. Miss Ella BOWEN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly. Mrs. Reba Ban;
Mrs. Cowling, Of Sunolk, and MISS ALce
Mr. VIII Henry Anderson Will leave; on
Monday for the Summer Law School az
the University. and en- route VIII VISIT
friends at Lexington. ,,...Io,,d
Professor Housekeeper, OF Maryland;
has been elected president OF IazeWeii
College for next year.
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IMPORTANT SOUTHERN R'Y DEAL.
Outlet Mt BaItimOre-ChicngO Com
nection-COntrol of Florida Road.

CHICAGO, June Pat is reported that
a close traffic arrangement has been made
between the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Southern railway, under which the South
ern railway viii ger an outlet at Balu-
more, and also a western connection with
Chicago. In connection with the report IT
is stated that the Southern has for
long time past desired more direct con-
nections with the West Indies, and that
these it can now make through the Bal
timore gateway. 1t is also stated thai
the Southern has secured control OF the
Florida Central and Peninsuiar road, by
which It secures direct connection with
Tampa, so as TO complete the proposed
route through to Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Ne,rnnrt News Dots.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 2i.-(Spe-
cial)-The Scholarship Annapolis, with the
sixty-five cadets Of the senior Naval
Academy class. who have been here Tor
the past three weeks familiarizng them
selves with battleship construction drop
ped down to Old Point from the snip
ward this afternoon. and viii 80 10
Cramps yards Philadelphia. tomorrow.
George II. Clark formerly superlhteh-
dent of construction at this ship-yard, and
recently engineer I'm charge Of all
army transports for the government, has
accepted the position of superintendent
of construction at Cramps yard. Before
coming here Mr.. Clark was with the
American Line for twenty-five years, and
superintended the construction Of the
Paris
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
IN A MEXICAN JAIL.
An American Woman Imprisoned
for Defending Herself.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2i.-Two let
ters received from Mrs. Evaline Collier,
woo is now in jail at Hermoslllo, Mex,
tell the story OF her arrest, trial. and
sentence TO four years imprisonment for
shooting and killing q Mexican who
forced himself into her home when she
was alone and attempted TO assault her.
she is an American woman, who lived
with her brother, William Frost. at
Ures, Sonora. On March sist Of this year,
while her brother was absent. a Mexi-
can brake into the house. a scuffie over