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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
FRANCE AND CHINA.
NEGOTIATIONS at an End-Both Ministers Re.
called.
fly cable to the Dispatch. J

Fly cable to the Dispateh.1
LosDoS. August fla dispatch from
Pekin OF this dale 10 the Times says: The
French Consul lowered his flag at O'Clock
to-day. The interests OF the French sub
| icots have been entrusted TO the Russian
| Minister. China absolutely refuses TO adj
mt the French claims.
PARIS, August 21.-Thrre was confer
once to-dly between I'll Fong Pao, Chinese
Minister, and Prime-Minister Ferry. II
was without result
LONDON, August ala Pekln dispatch
10 the Times SAYS: "Tbe Tsung Ii Yaman
profess 10 be prepared for war to the end.
They are secretly hoping. however. to in
volye neutral Powers In the quarrel re-
specting treaty ports"
FINAL REFUSAL TO TIE FRENCH DEMAND.
PABIs. August 21.--It is reported here
that the Chinese Government a. Pekin has
given final refusal TO the French demand
for indemnity, and that the French Lega-
ton Is about to leave Pekln.
LONDON. August 2l.--The Admiral Is ar.
ranging TO increase the British squadron
in Chinese waters. SC rs 10 afford protec-
ton TO British subjects in China.
PARIS, August 21.-Thc following Is an
official resume Of the FrancO-C Chinese stua-
ilOH NOtWHnSt1DuiHH SUCCESSIVE respects
granted China by France, and the modera-
ton Of the French officials having the ne.
gotiations in charge, China has finally re.
fused all satisfaction for the Llng.on
trcacbery, and recalled its plenipOtentiarles
10 Shanghai. France Is therefore CON-
PEELED 10 present China with last sum-
mons.
NJ. Patenotrc, French Minister TO China.
has beon instructed TO acquaint Tsung Lii
famcn OF the vote OF Parliament. and also
with the fact that the indemnify has been
definitely fixed at 1000. coo francs, PAYABLE
in len years. Unles. the demand should
be complied with within for.y.eight hours.
Admiral Courbct would t,ke the necessary
steps forthwith to secure the reparation due
France. The term Of grace expired at
O'Clock this afternoon. The French Charqe
C1GGirCS was ordered to quit Pekin I'M
medlatcly and join II. Patenotre at Shang- |
lai. Ii FODg Pao during the day asked |
for an audience with NJ. Ferry. and an |
nouuced that he had been ordered to re- |
turn 10 his post at Berlin. The Chinese |
Minister babe NJ. Ferry adieu and received |
his passports.
RECEIVED HIS PASSPORTS.
PARIS, August 21.-Li F0ng Pao. the |
Chinese Minister, has received bis pass
bolts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
MOBmouth.Park Races.


NEW YORK, August 2l.-First racial
ages. seven MISUNDERSTANDING won by
length; Rica second, MARYLAND third.
Time, 1:s9s.
Second race-home-bred produce stakes
for two-year.olds, three quarters OF a
mile-Cadence colt led at the start. but
Wanda, the only other started. gradually
oyerhauled him, and won by a neck.
Time, Ills.
Third race-tbree-year.old fillies. one
mile-Equipoise won by three lengths IN
a eanter; Economy second, Sunmaid third.
Time, 1914.
Fourth race-sclling allowances, three
quarters Of a mile-Bahama won easily I;
Adonls second. Error third. Time, 1.16i.
Fifth race all ages. one mile and fur
long-Bob Cook won easily by length
and half Time, LIZA.
Sixth race--sclling allowances, one mile
and quarter -Clonmel won; Joe Mitch
ell second, Lytton third. Time 2:l3.
Seventh race-steeplecbase short course
Valiaire won; Pawnee second, Echo. third.
Time, 1913.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Total. 1J,S39
fThe quotations given in our livestock
reports are those OF the retail markets, ex-
ccpt when otherwise stated.1
PRICES OF BEEF CATTLE AT TIE MARKET THIS
WEEK.
Very best on sale to-day, 5iaGc.; those
generally rated first quality. 5a5sc.; meii-
nm or good fair quality, 3taitc.; ordinary
Thin steers. oxen. and cows, 2.a3tc.; ey-
IRENE range Of prices, 2ia6c.; most OF the
sales were from 81 20 5lc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Sarafoyu Races.
IBy telegram 10 tho Dlspatch.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dspatch.l
SARATOGA, August 2i.-First race-purse
S400. for all ages, one mile--Jim Renwick
Won easily by length, Loftin second, aud
Lady Loud third. Time, i:44.
Second race-Kenner stakes, for three
year olds, two miles-Powhatan won easily
by six lengths; Palenurus second, Paniquc
q bad third. Time, 1884.
Third raee-bandicap sweepstakes for all
ages, $50 each, with $500 added, one mile
and 500 yards-Fasteral won easily by .
length; General Monroe second, Nettle
third. Time, 2:i4.
Fourth race--purse $500, handicap stce-
plechlse for all ages. over fractional course
No. 2, about a mile and abalf-Disturbanc
won by two lengths Miss Moulsey second,
Major Picket third. Time. 2:54.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Trouble Anticipated with Striking
Miners.

fBy telegraph TO the Di patch.l
Coal CENTRE, Pa, August Warrants
have been issued. on the oath OF Officers
McBurney and Mcclure. Of the Coal and
Iron police, for the arrest of all miners in
the camp at Woods Run, for conspiracy.
Warrants were also issued for the arrest OF
President Costello and a number OF camp
ers for refusing to assist an officer in the
discharge OF his duty aud for obst:ucting
the execution OF legal process. Detectives
are swearing in assistants TO aid in making
arrests, and trouble is anticipated. A large
number Of Ncel's men have returned 10
work, and reports from the Third pool state
that the strikers are weakening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
THE GREELF CANNIBALfSH.
Reliable Statement Relative 10 the Recon
Reports.
ny telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.I

fBy Telegraph 90 the Dispatch.I
NEW YORK. August 21.-Thc Secretary
Of the Navy and Secretary OF War having
been in consultation to-day at the navy.
yard. Brooklyn, with Commander Schlcy
concerning the Greedy relief expedition.
from them the following reliable statement
relative to the recent reports Of the treat
ment Of the bodies Of the dead of the Gree
ly Polar expedition is derived:
"from revelations made by eXhuming
some OF the bodies differences have been
drawn that missions had been made i'm all
The bodies, aud that portions OF the flesh
bad been used either for food or for bait
Tor catching shlim1s The following all
thentic extract from Commander Schlev's
report. now being prepared for the
Secretary Of the Navy, shows portions OF re-
mains to have been so treated. but that
those OF Lieutenant Lockwood. Sergeant
Israel. Sergeant Linn, Private Schneider.
Sergeant Cross. and Eskimo Christensen,
were absolutely whole and untouched"
Extract: "In preparing the bodies OF
the dead for transportation in alcohol to
It. Johns il was found that the bodies OF
six Of them (LieuteDant kiSlngburv, Ser
geant Jewell, Private Whistler, Private
Henry, Private Ellis, and Sergeant Rails
tom had been cut and leshy parts removed
TO greater or lesser extent. All the other
bodies were intact
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
The Irish-Amcrican Vote.

10y "ieeIdph I" tue DlSpdtch'I
LOUISVILLE, August 81. - William VI.
Collins, OF this city, delegate to the Irish
National League Convention recently held
st Boston, in an interview relative to the
proposition TO trade the IriSh-Amcrican
vote for the advancement OF Ireland's cause,
as contained in the press dispatches, denies
that such a proposition was entertained by
the League; and said that none participant
ing in the alleged conference acted with
authority. Collins said It was understood
by the League that Irish affairs should be
kept separate from American politics. This
afternoons dispatches represent Collins As
being present at the secret meeting at BOs-
ton, whereas he has been in Louisville
since Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22

nsnts, and for the promotion generally ~
mining and transportation Interest. az :"
largely dependent on each other. Amor
agreeing on scale Of prices, which wa,
NOT made known. the Association adionrn.
gu subject to the call Of the president.
a great part OF the coal.miners In Ton.
are members, o"'"c@y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
WALL STREET yesterday.
An Irregular Market Closes strong aud
llInhaR

Higher.
INV YORK. August 2i.-The stock
,LaIhet during TIE early hours OF trading
WIS irregular. but In the main lower, ow-
nE % heavy realizing sales yesterday.
s s, declined 4a1l. Missouri, Pacific, Lake
Snon' Northwest, 81. Paul, and New York
..hIai leading the downward movement.
nNcr III y. VI. The market begih TO
strengthen. and under purchases for long
neoY"nt by room-traGcrs prices advanced
To-, the latter Union Pacific. Louisville
anu Nashville scored the next greatest adj
VINCE selling up II. At The close there
was reaction Of TAI. but the market left
on s'rong. Compared with last nights
e'oSe, Pricrs are talE higher. except Canada
southern Denver, and New York Central.
wplcn are iractionaily lower. Sales, 22i,OOO
aeon. stocks firm. Money. Ia2 per
cent. Exchange-Long. 4S2lais2l; short.
4e44aqSis. Governments dull. States
steady.
Ercnin9. -Exchange 1921. Money.
per cont. Sub-Treasurv balances-Gold,
sl2ts33; currency. sl35jG. Governments
hIM!' per cents, 100; per cents,
lO3l. State bonds dull.
AlaDhna-~f lass :. ia /, IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

lby tclcgiaph 10 inc DlSIatCnsI
BALTIMORE, August 2l.-At the monthly
meeting OF the Board Of Directors OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal held here to.
day, BENJAMIN Fawcett resigned az secre'
tary and treasurer, and stephen Glmhrill,
heretofore general superintendent, was APP
pointed in his piece. George Smith re-
signed as engineer OF the canal, and the
position was abolished. Both resignations
will take effect October LIST. The Office OF
general superintendent was also abolished,
and The duties will hereafter be performed
by the president. No action was taken
looking to a reduction OF tolls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Tho Printers strike In New York.

10y ItNEIupl 70 IHt UIspiICH'I
NEW YORK, August 2l.-The printers OF
the COmmercioI-AdUertiSer. who are on a
strike, express confidence in their success.
Bryant Goodwin, however. says that there
are az many new nOn-uniOn men in the
Office now as are needed, and that the re-
drchon to 80 cents per thousand ems will
be insisted on. II Is said that a majority
of the new men are from Philadelphia. Ii
Is also stated that the Mail dHd Express,
which pays only 81 cents, sent over fifteen
Of their men to work on the Commercial
d<I,,a~I;ca,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Reunion or Georgia Veterans.


MACON, GA, August 2l.-A rednion OF
the Fifth regiment occurred here to-day
Representatives from nine companies In
different parts Of the State were in attend.
ance. The regiment served throughout
the war, engaging In battles from Virginia
10 South Carolins. An sddress OF wei.
come was made by Congressman Thomas
Hsrdeman. The feature OF the meeting
was the restoration or the batsle-1aS cap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
GENERAL MARKETS.
NEW YORK IRON MARKET.

August l9.-Scotch pig il very dull the
sales OF triflng lots from dock; prices are
unsettled. American pig is lifeless; the
sales Of small quantities. with prices held
essentially as for several days. Rails are
quiet. Sales Of 200 tons American pig. part
at $3.50 for No. =; 10000 tons steel rails.
pat at S27 80. The following are the quota
tions: American pig, No. /. at Sl0.jOas2);
No. 2 at slS.j0iSl9; forge at Sl7J0a
$3.50; Scotch pig at S2i for Glengar-
mock, S2l.75 for ColtneSs, $40 for Egling-
ton, and S20.50 for Summerlee: S2l .5OaSl2
for Carnbroe. American steel rails at S2I
at mills; old rails at Slsa3ls.50. Wrought
scrap at $50. journal OF Commerce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
The Austrian flag Question.

ny ItIrEf'ph 10 tLt UlHpltch.I
PITTSBURGH, August 2l.-As there was
an international question involved in the
case Of the Austrian Consul Schamberg.
charged with violating the city ordinance
in refusing TO take down an Austrian flag
when ordered TO do 30 by Chiei-of-Pollcc
Braun. the hearing. which was TO have
taken place this afternoon, was indefinitely
DOStrOuCQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Changing the Record,

F"1 WItFfaPH " tbt DIspAtCn.1
NEW YORK. August 2i.-Dr. Nagle. Reg.
isirar OF the Bureau OF Vital Statistics, TO.
day received frsm the Navy Department al
Washington certified copy OF Lieutenant
Greely's report Oh the execution OF Private
Henry. On the authority OF this report the
record In the Bureau was changed 10 read
instead OF starvation" which was assign.
ed as the cause Of death, shot by order oil
Lieutenant Greedy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Fatal Explosion OF u Government
Launch.

lBy telegraph to the DispatchJ
MEMPHIS, August 2l.-The Government
launch Dafney, employed at the Govern
ment works here. exploded her boiler this
morning, killing Paymaster y. Golden,
who was blown overheard, and seriously
scalding engineer A. Graham, pilot c. ID.
Ryan, deck-hand Peter Walsh, and a news
boy who was on the launch. GOdden's
body has not yet been recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22

CHATTANOOGA, August 2i.--The South
ern Coal Association was formed to-day.
A. Il. Johnston. OF Birmingham, Ala, was
elected president; j. L. Williams, Of Chat
tsnooga, Il. \. heCroskey. OF Knoxville,
Tenn, and A. W. shook, Of Tracy City,
Tenp., vtee-prssidspts. The principal
Office will be In Chattanooga. The sbject
Of the Association IL TO form q compact
body Tor the protection OF property rep.
resented and secure a fair revenue for
the capital Invested therein and 70 bring
about better understanding between
transportation companies and coal operators
|" 70 their respective needs and require
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
a New Couuterfeit.

IDN Telegraph 20 The DispalCh.I
WASHINGTON. August 2I.-The Secret
service Division IN in possession OF a new
counterfeit S10 note The note Is on the
Third National Bank OF Cincinnati, Ohio,
and made Its appearance In that city Mon
day night. Ii is of the series OF 1882, with
brown or chocalate.s olored back. The Wig
nettes on the face Of the note have a very
coarse, scratchy appearance. but the back
is well executed aud calculated to deceive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22

tured at the Battle Of Coosaba.chee In 1894
by the Flfty.sixth New York regiment
II was presented by l.. G. Young, Of that
regiment, and the act was followed by q
touching scene. Tae veterans stood when
IT was received. and many shed tears.
Captain kiddo. who was 10 receive the
nag. was so overcome by his emotions
that he could only utter few words IN
repiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
SERIOUS Autt-JeuiSh Riots.

bJ VhUIV ~ IHt HIsIaI'II'I
ST. PETERsBUEG. August 2l.-The anti
Jewish riots at Yckaternoslav were more
serious than at first reported. Fourteen
houses and shops, belonging to Jews, were
rAnsscked and demolished. The Jews de-
Tended themselves and their property Wig
Orously. Two Jews and one Christian were
killed. and many persons wounded during
tho tiCtg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
PROPOSALS..
CITY ESGfSEER OFFIcE,l
RICHMOND, VA, August .2, 1854.
NOTICE TO BRICK-M.AsoNs.

SEALED PROPOSALS will b. ,ece we'd q. this
of.ce until
THURSDAY, AUGUsy 2sriL
81 O'Clock l.. ~, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FOLLOWING SEWERS:
CHuRCh-HILL AVENUE, between rwenty-
nrt and rwenty-fourth streets, fouf feet, cir
cular;
GRACE STREET, from Harrison to half wsy 10
tween Harrison aud shafer streets lsboat 100
fccil, l6x2f inches, egg-shape;
WfST LEIGH STREET. nom Brock avenue To
6ilmer street, lox2i incaes, egg.shapc.
Specifications be seen by applying a. tins
ofsce.
The Committee on streets reserves the right b
reject any all proposals offered, aud TO give The
contract separately Cor each portion OF the work.
W. L. CursHAw.
au 22-dtd City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA,

STocK-YARDs, WEST PHILADELPHIA, Au-
gust ls.-Cattle In fair demand; receipts,
5000 head; good, &c. lower; common, &c.
lower; prime, 6laTie.; good, 6s6ic.; me-
dunn, 5ta5}c.; common. 4a5c.; Texans,
4a54c. Sheep duh; receipts, $4,000 head ;
prime, 4ia5c.; good, 4a4ic.; medium, 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
TIE ERIE RAILWAY.
John King, Jr.. Accepts tho Assistant.Presi
dCnCy Other Matters

dency Other Matters.
iBy telegraph 10 the DIspatch.l
NEW YORK. August 2l.-At a meeting o
the Erie railroad directors. to-day, the
committee appointed to confer with John
King, Jr.. reported that he had accepted
tho position Of assistant president. The
arrangement on which Mr.. King bases his
acceptance is that the floating debt, amount
ing now to about S4.0O0,0 900, is TO be paid.
This has been agreed to. The English
share and bondhOlders have agreed,
through Messrs. Powell and Westlake,
their committee, to undertake to raise the
necessary amount.
Mr.. Jewett having peremptorily declined
reelection, the committee reported that he
should be- retained in a supervising capaci-
ty, either as chairman OF the Board or as
head of the Executive Committee, and also
suggested that at the annual meeting IN
November Mr.. King should assume the
presidency.
This report was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. King was formerly vice-presipent OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company,
and also for some years receiver OF the
Ohio and Mississippi Railway Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Serious Charges.

fBy cable 10 the Dispatch.l
DUBLIN, August 2l.-Thc limited Irsinpd
publishes the sworn information OF pris-
oncr named Grundy. charging cx-Soliciior
Bolton and Police-Superintendent MalIon
with attempting to frigh;en him and to en-
tice him TO testify against Joseph Poole.
who was hanged early last winter for the
mnrler OF Holm knnnnY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
PETERSBURG TOBACCO MARKET.

Reported for the Dispatch.l
AUGUST 20.-Our tobacco market cor
tinues quiet. The offerings and recC.. -.
are small. Manufacturers are buying
sparingly, and only As present wants de-
mand. For such as suits them prices are
about As good as heretofore. The ship
pers having completed their orders, good
and fair shipping leaf has sustained de-
cline OF from 20 to 90 per hundred. For.
tunately not much OF this grade remains
unsOld. The stock Of tobacco on hand Is
not large, and is daily decreasing. Good
to fair leaf, Sl2aSl3.j0; medium leaf, SSa
slO; Tugs (common), s5.50asG; Tugs good,
Sass,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
NEW YORK TOBACCO MARKET.

ket is quiet, but prices are held steadily.
In seedleaf there Is fair business at very
regular prices. Range contract spot quo
tations: Common Tugs, To-; medium Tugs,
&C.; good Tugs, Sc, common leaf, SIC. !;
low medium leaf. sic.; medium leaf. DC. !;
good medium leaf, 9tc.; good leaf, 10c.-
Joi<Ndl Of Commerce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Intense Hcs. I'm PcnnsyIynnia.

fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
EASTON, PA, August 2l.-Many OF the
men in the Bethlehem Stcel-Mill were com
PEELED TO stop work last night. One man
was so overcome this morning that he had
10 be carried home. \ large number Of
trachmen on the railroads had TO quit this
morning on account OF The intense heat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
OiliiuarN.

fIy telegraph to the DisDaich.l
WASHINGTON, August 2l.-Judge Jacob
II. Fla. Auditor OF the Treasury for the
PoSi-Ofiice Department. appointed in June.
1881, died to-day OF cry>ipclas, after an
illness OF about one week, at his residence
I'm this city,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
End Of the New York Bricklayers
Strike.
IBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch

by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, August 21.-The president
OF Brcklayers' Union No. this morning
received arequest from a firm OF contractors
who opposed the demand for nine hours
that men be sent TO their building. He
was unable to do so. as alI the men are at
work. The strike will be formally declared
closed next Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22

3;c. common, ea2Sc. Lambs. 3a7ic. Hogs
active; receipts, $500 head: western, 81
aGlc.; common a. low as SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET.
RICHMOND.

AUGrsr 1s.-Prices this week ranged a.
follows:
Beef Cattle--very best, 6la5ic. medium
to good. 4sa5c. !. common to fair, sa4c.
Sheep, 3Aa4tc.. gross.
Lambs, 4s5Ac.. gross.
Hogs, 7aSAc., net.
There were 2G5 bead OF beef cattle, 27s
hogs, and f.403 sheep and lambs. including
800 stock sheep, on the market during the
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
LOST. sTRAYED. AND FOUND.

~ west Eranklin street, a BLACK-AND-SsSZ>1n
NHilE->POTrED Dog, cross bctwgsaI New
fOGndiaad aud setter, answering 20 the acme of
"COlly =: has black spot on face. sRlfabie re-
ward will be paid FOR his return to i05i east
Main street. a20-6is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Appellate Judge Elected.

FRANKFORT, KY. August 21.-An official
count OF the vote for appellate judge Of the
First district shows that w. II. Holt IRE
publican received 33,G0S votes, and z.
Riddtll Democrat 32,9S3. Hollis majority
j. C2j. The district comprises II counties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
Congregational Nominations

HousToN. Ten, August 2l.-The Demo-
cratic Convention Of the First congressional
district to-day renominated Charles Stew
AT, Of Houston.
ST. LOUIs, August 2l.-The Democrats OF
the second district in this State have nomi-
mated John Il. Hale for Congress.
CINCINNATI. August 2l.-The Democrats
Of the First and Second congressional dis
tricts have nominated John FoIlett in the
First and Adam A. Kramer in the Second
district.
WATEET0ws, \. Y, August 21.-A. Y.
Parker was nominated for Congress by the
Twenty district Republicans to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22

Captain Renard, the inventor OF the
nayi.ablc balloon. claims tina. the problem
of aerial navigation has been completely
solved, and is now only question OF time
and money. He claims that he could in
sure 4 balloon postal system as easily as by
railroad, and could construct balloons,
each one Of which could carry over one
hundred soldiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-22
NEW YORK SITMAC MARKET.

AUGUST 19.-Quoted at S7OaS77jO for
Virginia and s90asl00 for foreign per
tom J0urTG! Of Commerce.