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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
OFFICIAL GERMAN STATEMENT.
German Embassy Never Maintained
ANY Relation With Drcyfus.

BERLIN. September s.-The Reichzan-
zeiger this evening, in the official por-
ton of the paper, publishes the following
statement:
I'VE are authorized 60 repeat herewith
the declaration wh,ch the Imperial Gov
eminent. while Loyalty observing the re-
serve demanded in regard TO the internal
matters Of another country mas MADE
concerning the French captain, Dreyfus
For the preservation OF ms own ols-
pitv and the fulhlment of a duty TO hu-
roanitv Prince Won Munster, after obtain
ing the orders of the Emperor, repeated
the speech made IN December, 1894, ana
in Januarv. 1895, to NJ HanotauX. M.
DuruV and NJ Casimir-Perier declara-
lions 10 the effect that the Imperial EN-
basev i'm France never maintained, either
directly or Indirectly. any relations win
Drevfus. Secretary Of state Won BueloW'
i'm The Reichstag. January "a 1873, maze
The following statement:
81 declare in the most positive man
ner that no relations or connections OF
any kind ever existed between the French
ex-captain. Dreyfus now on DeVil :
island. and any German agents"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Eriduy and saturday seashorc TX
cursson via H., r. ~ a. and PENN
.viyanIn Railroad. 5000 Round
prin from Richmond.

For all Pennsylvania railroad trains
leaving Washington fridays and Satur-
davs. continuing until September 9th IN
elusive. special excursion tickets TO At
lantic City, Ocean city, Sea Isle city, and
Cape May will DO sold al $50 from Rich
nond only on these days Tickets Sood
returning until and Including Tuesday
following the Friday or Saturday FOR
which sold.
Leave Richmond S.S3 4. NJ, s45 A. NJ.
Y NJ. and $40 p. NJ.
For further Information apply TO Rich
mond Transfer Company. No. 100 eost
Main street; Ticket Agent Byrd-Street
station, or w. 4. IA iOh'
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Took TOO Much MORPHINE.
Nr. Robert }. Anderson Nnrrowis
Escapes Death by Poison.

Robert j. Anderson. prominent ium-
her merchant Of Rockbridge Baths. va,
took an overdose Of morphine yesterday,
and but for heroic treatment given him
nv DIR. Frank NJ Cunningham. OF the city
Hospital corps, his life would uhdouDted-
IN have been forfeited.
Mr. Anderson was taken Ill on Nintn
street and was taken into pawnbroker's
shop The ambulance was promptly
called. and key 10 room in Murphy
Hotei being found In the unfortunate
mans pocket, he was removed there anu
restoratives applied.
Mr.. Anderson registered at Murphy
Thursday night. lie had the appearance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

BALTIMORE. MD. September S-The
grand Jury for the May term, on being
discharged to-day, by Judge Dobler, in
the Criminal Court, made the following
suggestion in its report:
"The punishment OF death, whether
judicially or illegally carried out, would
be considered the most effective punish
ment for felonious assault on women
which could be inflicted. 1t having
failed. however. in its results, we would
suggest mutilation and Imprisonment in
all cases OF conviction, instead OF hang
ing. This punishment unquestionaoiy
viii prevent the criminal from again COM
hitting this crime, and he VIII become
a marked object and living warning.
which we think, will cause others OF
the same brutal propensities TO hesitate
before they give way TO their passions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
NEXT SUNDAYS
TriIby Excursion. the Most Popular
win n. & w. Hallway.

Every Sunday morning at $50 sharp
the "Trilby" Will leave Byrd-Street
OJnion) station, via Atlantc-Coast Line
and Norfolk and Western railway, FOR
Norfolk. ocean View, and Virginia
Beach. for days outing, the rate
either TO Norfolk or Ocean View, 81 for
the round trip: 10 Virginia Beach ana
return. 1875. Returning. train leaves
Virginia Beach al $50 p. ", Ocean view
az $50 p NJ, and Norfolk at 1:lO +. NJ.
Through car TO Virginia Beach Fas-
sengers for Ocean View change at the
Norfolk and Western Depot, Norfolk,
with through train TO Ocean View.
NICHE & ADAMS,
Managers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

OF having been drinking and subsequent
ly ne partook OF more liquor. He con-
tinued to drink yesterday. and shortly
after leaving the hotel he was stricken
on the street.
DR.. Cunningham. after taking him back
to the hotel, worked on him for six
hours. Mr.. Anderson had no recollec-
tion Of taking the drug. but DR.. Cunning
ham says he had used more than four
grains OF morphine. and that but for the
liquor he had drunk he would surely have
died
Late last night the young man had
rallied, and ne will return 10 his home
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Attractive Excursion 10 Washing
ton September 18th, via r., Il. ~ u.

Grand early fall excursion TO the ma
tons capital, Tuesday, September 18th,
under the auspices Of Mrs. J. II. Gill, SUI
perintendent Male Orphan Asylum
Special train with Pullman car, VIII
leave Broad and Hancock streets via
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad at A. NJ. Round-trip fare only
$3.50. Pullman-car seats 90 cents each
way. Returning, the special train viii
leave Ninth street and Maryland avenue,
Washington, at p. ~, Friday, Septem-
Der 18th.
Three days in Americas most beautiful
city. Tickets on sale at Eliza and on the
train. Special stops at Alexandria in
both directions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

LOUISVILLE. KY. September Sire
to-day destroyed the stove foundry Of
Bridgefnrd a CO. causing a loss OF S200-
900; Insurance about 100000. While going
10 the fire a salvage truck was over
turned and Sam Reese fireman, was
fatally injured. While the Bridgeford fire
was in progress the plant of the Phoenix
Tanning Company. situated in another
mart OF the city was totally destroyed
by fire owing 10 lack of engines. Loss.
$4,000: fully covered by Insurance. John
y Kinder a spectator, was caught under
a falling wall and his skull crushed. He
,,iiI 1fa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
More volunteer Officers.

WASHINGTON, September s-The fol-
lowing appointments in the volunteer
army are among those announced to-day:
Tennessce-TO be first Lieutenant. Leo
nard $ Goddard. late first Lieutenant,
Fourth Tennessee Volunteers
AT Iarge-To be captain FOrty-seyenth
Regiment. John G.. Livingston, late FIRST
lieutenant. First United States Volunteer
Engineers. TO be first lieutenants-Jona-
than Cilley. sergoant-ma1or. seventh
United states lnf1ntry; Lewis McLane
Hamilton. late lieutenant. Sixth United
States Volunteers: 20 be captain, Albert
w Lllionthal. late captain, Seventh
United States Volunteers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
seaboard Purchase, or Nots

CHARLESTON. S. C.. September s.
The Carolina and Northwestern, former
lv the Chester and LeOir narrOw-gauge
railroad. was sold recently 10 agents OF
the purchasers at Chester and Winns-
boro'. $. G.
The Scaboard Airline officially denied
being the purchasers. but the Lincolnt0n
~. O. Journal THIS week says that the
Seaboard AIRLINE furnished the money
about S20.O0O-for the payment, recently
made. OF the first instalmcnt
when changed 20 standard gauge, tho
road will be an important addition 60 tina
Seaboard Airline system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Hamburg STEAK, . Cents.
MONROE MARKET. 40l west Grace.
peu Telephonio Communication.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tee-
phonic communication can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg. Va: Danville.
Va: Roanoke Va; Wakefield, Va; Ap-
nomattox. Va: Farmville, Va: Crewe.
va: Salem. Va; Bedford City, Va;
Reldsvile. ". c.; Charlotte, X. c.; Column
bia. s. C.
For further particulars enquire at the
nuhllc pay stations. and al manager 5
office. 1874 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
nENTHEM GIVES NAMES.
Snys a Mr. HaIsey Was Consul nj
souueberg over FIOrschutz.


ATLANTA, GA September S.-Charles
e. Bentheim. who claims 10 have up TO
two years ago been connected with me
secret service Of the German War o.
fee and recently In an interview stated
the manner in which the French War
Office secrets and other information re-
garding French arsenals ana t0rtlHcdu9hs
reached the German War once TO-DAY
cove the name Of the consul al some
berg under whom Florschutz was en-
plOVed "Ar Halsey was consul at
Sonncberg during the time that ALVIN
Florscbutz was vice-consul' said ben
tbeim. II do not believe Mr.. Halsey
knew anything of the use 10 Whlch lOi =
schultz was putting his once. met
Eyorschutz. then United states Nice.Con-
nj ~ Sonneberg. IN Berlin. at stan head
ouarters. No. 9 KongratZer Str9sst' III
Hto,,,,anv with friends They had many
t,,teIvicyys with Captain Sieeel, al which
30 United states official business was
discussed. but number or plans TOT CT
c,irnventing those French oifcers VINO
ou',' 80 n The espionage scheme were
decided upon. Iils N"0"'
WEILOPs ABSOLNED.
oNfr Weiops. now In Illinois, was not
consul af ,his time. and be could Know
"9 '.Tbiss Siseel" said Benthelm, slowly,
"is the Captain Siegel who was one OF
Germany's representatives IN me recent
Peace Conference at the Hague
Mr. Bentheim stated tnal INC w -
postage stamps were used on an Wy
United states consulate envelopes, Just
az in the case Of ordinary man as !. W.
known that the official seal Of the Amer
can consulate would not carry them WIFI
out postage IN u foreign country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
spunish War Association.

WASHINGTON, September S-One hun
dred and twenty-five delegates were In
attendance to-day on the sessions or the
Standardization War Association. GEM
eral Warren Keifer presided. resolu-
ton was adopted providing for a permai-
nent organization and 10 accomplish TINS
end Committees on Credentials and Plan
OF Organization were appointed. the
convention will continue throughout to-
morrow.
The following officers were elected to-
night: Commander-in~C Chief, General J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
r,,., Co,Iision With street-Car.

ST. LOUIS. MO-. September San cleo
trio street-car on the I.inde.l line collided
with a wagon-load Of school children at
Charming and Lucas avenues to-day, IA
tally injuring two persons ana baaly
hadlv mangied. and will die. Arthur Lari-
more. driver of the wagon. is thought 10
hsys heen fatally hurt Elsie Eng er and
tbree children OF James r. McCabe were
badly cut and bruised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Special sunday Trips to West POint
COO. Round Trip--6Oc.

The Sunday trips 10 West Point con-
tlnue 10 gain in popularity. Large crowds
go each Sunday and return we'll pleased
with their trip. Fast. limited train leaves
Southern railway depot every Sunday at
$50 A. NJ; returning. arriving at Rich
mond at TAO p. NJ. Seventy minutes ride
each way and only 80 cents for the round
trip Train stops AT Tunstalls and Lestor
Manor. Clean, quick trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
y. u. Eusfis Seriously III.

NEW YORK. September S-A special
TO tine Press from Newport says u Mas
learned tonight that James IS. hustls'
formerly Etnbassador to France. IS seri-
ouslv mi in his Newport villa, and there
are some doubts expressed as TO his re-
coYery. He has pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
g. A. o. AUTUMN OUTINGS
Evrry Sunday to the senside-S0.oo
fey the ROUnd Trip.

The Sunday outing trains. with Farior-
car leave Chesapeake and Ohio Broad
Street Station every Sunday nj $50 A. NJ.
making a fast. clean ride, without stops
TO old Point. connecting for Ocean view
and Norfolk. Connection Is made WIN
electric-cars for BuelSroe Beach and New
port News. Two hours longer at the sea-
side than by any other route. \ Norfolk
ticket permits visit to Old Point and
ocean View.
Returning. leave Norfolk, ocean view
c,otion al 7P. NJ: leave Ocean View at
515 p NJ; leave Old Point p. NJ, and
arrive AT Richmond 10 z. Nj.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
s5-Washington TO the seashore aud
Retura-SJ. Via the Pennsylvania

Atlantic City. Cape May. Ocean City,
Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale for all
trains Fridays and Saturdays. good 70
return 10 the following Tuesday. Allan
nc City tickets good via Delaware
Bridge, avoiding transfer through Phiia'
delphla. Last day OF sale. September s,h
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
rrcsinent of Peru.

LIMA, PERU september s.--Senhor
Eduardo Romano. formerly senator for
Areauipa. was to-day inaueurated as
President OF the republic " Peru for the
term Of four years, in succession 10
Senior Nicola Pieroa. The city is quiet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
G.. & O. SUNDAY CUTTERS
Can Take n Sail TO the Capes Next
Sunday from Old Point.

The steamer PocahOntas will make an
excursion from old Point TO the capes
next Sunday, September 10Th. leaving Old
Point at 3 Z. NJ, and return az 5:b =. NJ.
The Blues Band Will accompany them.
The price of the sail from Old Point to
the capes and back viii be 30 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

Boston.-The FLAGS at the Chariestown
nsXv-vard were raised at half-mast on
account Of the death Of Rear-AdmirS4l
Henry +. Picking. which occurred SUI
denly just after midnight. Death was
due TO heart failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

BEST on the market for coughs and
colds and all bronchial troubles; Tor Group
:, has no equal" writes Henry K. Whit
rora South Canaan, Conn. OF one minute
Cough Cure. Bodeker Bros, /. A Miiief'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09

In order 70 avoid all danger Of running
your health by drinking impure water.
add 10 TO ~ Drops OF Angostura Bitters 10
every glass OF water you drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
Hnmbure steak, : Cents.
MONROE MARKET. icl west Grace

Hamburg steak, = Cents.
MONROE MARKET, *Ol west Grace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-09
The Wea ther.

- WASHINGTON, September s.
IcTnpu Forecast for Saturday ana SUM-
day;
l For Virginia-Sh0wers and
thunder-storms Saturday; cooler IN north
ern. and eastern portions; Sunday, fair
weather: fresh westerly winds.
For North Carolina-Showers and thun-
der-storms Saturday; cooler in eastern
portion; Sunday, generally fair weather;
fresh, southerly winas.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was fair. cloudy. and soma
rainfall az night.
The morning news., 1899-11-24

Of Confederate Veterans win close its an
nual convention to-day. The division win
meet at odd Fellows Han this morning
at o'cSo k. III re IS considerable work TO
he disposed Of and a large attendance is
hoIed for. The reports Of the committees
On bylaws. and upon other questions viii
lie received aud passed uIOn, o-hcers Will
be elected for the ensuing year and the
next place of meeting win be selected.
no business Was transacted ty ne vs.
ion yesterday. The Sons met at the obi
Fellows Hail AT O'Clock, and marched
10 the thester. where they attende the
session OF the veterans. In The afternoon
the division again met at odd Fellows
Hall and Joined the Vets in their parade,
acting as an escort to the commanding
general and staff. AT 73O p. m, the Sons
attended the rec aption 10 Gov. Cand'er at
the lie TO and half hour later met with
The veterans al the Guards Hall.
This afternoon the sons Will join with
the veterans in the Tybee excursion.
The morning news., 1899-11-24
CITY BREVTTIES.

Sam Graham was arrested yes erlay at
the corner of Bay and Barnard streets for
acting suspicously, and win be given a
chance to explain himself to the Recorder
this morning.
The fremen at No. 4 engine house re-
quest tte Morning News to return their
thanks to the ladies who generously sent
them flowers 10 decorate their engine in
the annual parade.
After the parade yesterday Capt John
r. Dillon entertained Gen. George p. Har-
rison of Alabama, Gen. c. l. Walker of
South Carolina and a number of Savan-
nah veterans at his home on Drayton
street. The occasion was one of much
pleasure, and many stories of war days
We're narrated.
Samuel Barnes, darky from the rural
districts, was held up and robbed near
the Central depot on West Broad street,
yesterday afternoon about 4 ocoek by
Peter Brown, another darlxy, and two
dusky pals. Brown. who is the man that
secured the lions share of the pIunder,
was arrested, but the other two men,
whose names could not be learned, escap-
ed
The negro hack drivers seem to have
sized up the present influx of people as a
rich harvest for their picking, and are
governing their actions accordingly. Nu-
merous complaints are being made daily
Of overcharges, and the possibilities are
that only a small number of the cases that
actually occur are reported, as the fact
that there is a graduated scale of prices
prescribed by law Is not known to every
one a fact that cabby is not slow to turn
to his advantage.
Henry Winning, a colored patient at the
Georgia Inhrmary, became demen nted last
night and before he could be secured tore
up the bed clothes in his room, smashed
the furniture, and wrecked everything
within reach A telephone message was
sent to the barracks, and, pending the
arrival of the police, he was locked In his
room. When the police arrived IT took
several OF them to subdue him ana ii
was necessary 10 shackle him before he
could be put into the wagon. He was
taken to the barracks and locked up for
safe keeping.
The morning news., 1899-11-24
-s-HJH-o----------
A MECCA FOR THE THIRSTY,
Chances for Hamburg If the VIII
lingham Bill Passes.

Augusta, Ca, Nov ga phase of the
prohibition question that has not yet been
touched upon in Atlanta has developed in
Augusta Owing TO the proximity of South
Carolina SOIL there would, in the event of
the Willingham bill becoming a law. be
grand crop of 'places" over the river,
and the little town of Hamburg would be-
come Mecca for the thirsty.
Alexander & johnson, real estate
dealers, have been approached by
prospective buyers to secure for
them options on property across
the river in South Carolina on the river
front. The firm confirmed this statement
to-day The firm also confirmed the stale.
ment that the options were sought in view
OF the pending bill in the Georgia Ieeis-
lature known as the Willingham bill
which secured a majority of five votes in
the House yesterday, and which has gone
to the Senate for action. 1t is stated that
the prospective buyers propose in case the
prohibition bill goes through the Senate
and becomes a law, to equip and oper-
ate dispensaries on the Carolina side. hon.
ing to secure a Georgia market for their
product.
The morning news., 1899-11-24

Veterans Had Their Pictures Taken
in the Thenter.

Veterans Had Their Pictures Taken
in the Thenter.
An hour was spent yesterday morning
in taking phoiogf apis of the Geo gia Di-
vision, u. c. v, in session in the theater.
The first view was taken from the back
of the stage, taking in the delegates and
visitors in the dress aisle and galleries,
and the Governor and staff officers of the
convention and committees on the stage
facing half way around so as to come in
the picture The next picture was taken
from the gallery and shows those on the
stage IA irg TO The front. The views should
be good, as Mr.. NJ. Ed. Wilson, the photog-
rapher by his plain directions, delivered
in a distinct and positive manner COM
manded the close attention of all present.
There is nothing that a man or woman
either likes so weH as to have their coun-
terf,it presentments properly expressed in
a picture. Gen. Evans was very happy in
a few remarks lie made, in VIII ch lie ask
ed the attention of those present to the
work Of the artist.
The morning news., 1899-11-24
FOREST CITY's SHOOT.
some Excellent scores Made by Mem
bers and Guests.


bers and Guests.
The Forest City Gun Clubs tournament
yesterday was a success In every wav.
The attendance was large, and the shoot
ers made some excellent scores. Eleven
matches were had starting at $50 a. m.
ana continuing until almost dark.
The best score was made by DIR. F G..
Wilson, who broke 1870 blue rocks out of
a total of 205. In two events Wilson made
clean scores, breaking twenty targets in
one and fifteen in the other The cash
prizes were divided as follows: Wilson. 191
out of 2O5; Kaiser, 1S0; Rocker, 1SO; Peter
man OF Charleston, 179; Swan Of Charles
ton, IFS; Beach of Brunswick. 176: Ross of
Brunswick, 175i Woeltjen of Savannah. 172:
Skelly of Louisville, III; Lamotte of Sa-
Yaunah 169
Swan of Charleston and woeltjen of sa-
Vannah made each twenty straight targets
in the sixth event. Kaiser did some ex-
ceiient shooting and while he failed to gel
Trst money he landed in the second and
third grade In number of events Hearn
dld some very nice shooting also He won
thlrd money several times, but seemed to
nave gotten into too warm a class. Phoe-
nix OF brunswick was little off his usua.
score, by reason of having 10 travel all of
last night. His score was good under the
circumstances, and he picked UP fourth
money in a number of events.
DIR. Wilson's shooting was very fine. He
has mastered the shot gun as he has the
rifle, and the experts may soon look for
trouble from him. Capt. Swan of Charles
ton fell off only a point or two, but his
lieutenant, Peterman, picked up what he
lost Beach of Brunswick did some nice
exhibition shooting, but he fell behind in
the general average. Skelly of Louisville
KY, is new shooter in this field He
tried hard, but he could NOT come up to
The scratch. His score of 172 was very
nicely executed, but he needs practice. if
ne intends to shoot the Savannah men,
bers
The morning news., 1899-11-24
OYSTER ROAST AT TYBEE.
Veterans and other Confederate Adj
hnrn..4. rH-iIr IL rrnAnrtninnh

Veterans and other Confederate Adj
herents VIII BE Entertained.
When the morning session of the con-
venton adjourns to-day, the convention it.
self win adjourn sine die. Starting at 8
o clock trains of the Central Railway viii
take the Veterans, Sons of Veterans, and
Daughters of the Confederacy, and their
families and friends to Tybee, where there
will be an oyster rcast for them an
1t is expected that this will be one Of the
most pleasing and enjoyable features of
II e entire convention. 7 he special train " i'll
start from the Tybee depot at o'clock,
city time, and win reach the island in
about half an hour. II viii be foil wed in
few minutes by The regular train of the
Central which viii carry dow he regu-
lar passengers and the heated guests of
the convention. Wren the moinrgae on
of the convention adjourns il will be to
mach 10 the Tybee depot.
Ella orate arra ngements have teen made
for the reception and enter tainment of al
the veterans end their families and friends.
who come TO the island. The oysters, CLAIMS
and other r fl es aments viii be suppl ed by
Mr W. NJ. Bohan, who has handled
crowds of his Charac er On many former
occas sions. The weather promises to re de-
lghtfui and there II Re moth ng wanting
to assure the perfect enjoyment Of the ola
Rebs ard all their fr ends. Several of The
committee viii leave for the island on
a srecial train during the morning to per-
feet the final arrangements The Iro-
gramme for the excursion and oyster roast
viii Re announced from the stage at the
session this morning. at which time tick
cts will also be supp led.