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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
eRAIa AND COTTON EXCHANGE

RICHMOND. January "A. 1889.
OFFRRfNGs.
WHBAr.-2.1i8 bushels.
CORN. p9 bushels.
OATS. 5000 bushels.
SALES RgPORFED TO sgcaEriRy.
WHEAr-Mixed. 1909 bushels very good on
private terms; 60 bushels common AZ s5c. Total
sales ~ wnaai. 2.lOJ bushels.
CORs. White. g0g bushels very good at 47c.
FLOUR
We q1o:e: Fins. g. 5Oas2 .. supsrius, t2.75.
SAG; extra, s. 5Oaga75: fanuy, SiasL3). psten.
family. cOuutry, sLI5at2s5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Minister Phelps Banqueted by the
lord MayOr.

(By Anglo-American cable 30 the Dispatcn.l
LONDON, January "a The Lord Mayor OF
London gave . banquet this evening in honor
Of Mr.. Phelps, the United states Minister
There were $50 guests, including Lord Rose
berry. Lord iIalsbury, Lord Coleridge. Mr..
Childress, Sir James Ferguson, and maoy
literary aud scientific celebrities. The Lord
Mayor in proposing q toast to Mr. Phelps ex-
pressed his siHcerest satisfaction at being
able to affirm that the presence Of Mr.. Phelps
in England had been appreciated by Tue
whole nation.
LONDON, January 2j.-The Post, referring
to the banquet TO Mr. Phelps, ssid: at Is
not without certain pride in the calm
strength OF English public sentiment that
we find most ample recognition universally
accorded to the representative OF America
and his honorable career IN our midst
The Daily News regrets the absence OF
Lord Salisbury and referred to the assem-
blage as te.tiiying to the esteem In which
Mr. Phelps WIS held
Sir Frederick Leighton. president OF the
Royal Academy, also spoke. He eclogized
Mr.. Phelps snd predicted = great future for
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
CORPS OF nnrveyorstnD DURANGO

10y tiegfhpu 10 tuo blSphlcll
Booze, Iowa, January 24.-The corps OF
surveyors that came INTO Boone with their
plausible scheme for a railroad from Mime
apolis 10 Kansas City via Boone are in du'
rance vile. They hsd a row among them>
selves, and one OF the party gave the scheme
awav. The fellows are out on their own
hook running this survey and demanding
donations for locating depots, etc. They
have had rich hsrvest. getting considerable
money from the towns through which they
passed, and securing some IN Boone. On in
formation filed before Justice Francis, &. II.
Evans, the leader OF the surveyors, was ar
rested, and Ia now on irial for obtaining
money under false pretences. The proposed
road has been widely advertised, and II
seems that upon the arrival OF The surveying
corps in any community subscription paper
would be circulsied. The sum collected in
Boone amounts to about $3.50, but more
would have been obtained but for the ex-
DOgure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Production OF Pig-ircu.

fby Telegraph 70 tue OispdtSul
PHILADELPHIA. PA, January "a The
American Iron and steel Association this
week publishes the details OF the production
of pig-lron 10 the United States. from which
the following ia taken: Theiotal production
ia 1883 was 6,490,7 1850 gross tons seainst
G,A7.14s gross tons In 1887. The production
in 1855 was slightly in excess OF that OF 1887
aud was the largest In our history. The ex-
traordinsry activity OF the furnaces In The
last few months OF the year. notably In Nos
vember and December, brought the total pro-
ductloa far above the figures indicated by TIE
statistical results OF the first bali OF the year
and by subsequent unofficial statements.
While an increased production in the last
halt was anticipated, general surprise will
be expressed upon learning bow great 1t has
been, which Is shown as follows: Produc-
tjon-frst half Of 1885, 3.020, 092 gross tons;
second half OF 1855, 3,47O.647. In 1888 the
southern pig.iron industry made great
stride forward. The production was as fol-
lows in net tons Compared with the produe-
ton In 1881.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Only rtteraneo. ola Crank.

tby Anglo-American cnule 10 tue DHpelch'l
L0NDON. January 2A-The statement re-
Gently made in Pittsburgh by Edward James.
claiming to represent the Hope Iron and
Tin-Plate Company, OF Upton, that over O
million Of dollars bad been contributed by
the tin-rlate manufacturers and merchants In
England 10 defeat the clause in the Senate
tariff bill imposing duty on tin-plate, was
cabled TO this country aud the attention OF
the manager Of the Hope Company WAS called
10 the matter. That gentleman said James
was wholly without authority TO represent
the Hope Company IN America and that his
statements were absolutely untrue. James
left the stafford district three months ago.
People then considered hun a crank. A
month ago the manager received letter from
an American trader asking whether James
was acting under authority OF the company.
The manager replied In the negative.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Internal Revenue-Eiectorai messen-
Lny telegraph % be- DIspatch.


WAsHINGTOS. -. c.. January pa dele
cation from Petersburg. Va. headed by
l.epGeseniative.elect Vonable. which arrived
here last night to urge the passage OF the
Cowlcs intcrnal-rsvenue bill. was AZ the
Capitol this morning, expecting TO make an
argument before the Appropriations Com
miitee. Their programme was lnteriered
with by the adjournment OF the committee
m mark OF respect for the memory OF
Representative Burnes, but the members OF
the delegation improved their opportunity
by pressing their views upon the Repre-
sentatyes individually upon the floor OF the
House. They hope 10 be heard by the APP
preparations Committee Tomorrow. The
members Of the delegation were armed with
memorial drawn 10y the Lynchburg WAY
Chamber az Commerce and addressed TO
like organizations In other Virginia towns,
urging them 10 cooperate In au effort to Sc
cure favorable action by Congress upon the
Cowles bill. Copies Of This memorial were
presented TO many Senators aud Representa-
tlycs by the delegation 10 supplement the in
divldual EFFORT.
The electoral messengers from nine States
have not as vet arrived at the Capitol and de-
livered the vote Of the electoral colleges OF
their states TO President Pro TEN. To-
gals. The law requires that the messengers
shall deliver an envelope containing the re-
suit Of the voting Of the electors in their re-
speciive states not later than the last Mon
day in January. This Will be next Monday
the 2Sih instant Returns have been re-
ceived from all the states by mail, but this
does not comply with the provisions of the
law, which imreratyely requires that the
messengers shall present their c0mmunica.
lions TO the President Of the Senate by the
date above named. Each envelope must
bear on IT. face the names OF the electors and
it's contents superscribed in accordance with
section 1879 OF the Revised Statutes. The
states whose messengers Will be delinquent
unless they arrive by Monday next are Cali
iorula, Colorado, Florida, Oregon. Ken
lucky, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, and Texas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
A Presidential Dinner.
by telegraph to the Dispatch. !


WASHINGTON, January 24.-The White
House was handsomely and deliberately de-
corated tonight for the state dinner OF the
President In honor OF the diplomatic corps.
The walls Of the East Room were almost
hidden 10 masses OF eyergreens and palms,
and choice cut.iowers and plants were
placed here and there to add TO the effect.
The dining-room was charmiDgly arranged.
and the table was made beautiful by wealth
Of choice roses. Forty-seyen covers werelsid.
Music was furnished by the Marine Band.
The place OF honor on the Presidents right
was occupied by Mrs. Romero, wife OF the
Mexican Minister, and that on the left by
Mrs. Carter, wife Of the Hawaiian Minister.
Mrs. Cleveland had on her right the Minister
Of Italy and on her LETT the Secretary OF
state. The other guests present embraced
all the principal members OF the diplomatic
corps in the city and sprinklIng OF promi.
nent Americans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Named AFTER Gladstone.

fBY Anglo-American cable 70 tho Dispateh.I
LONDON. January 2i.-Mr. Gladstone
who is now at Naples, in reply TO cor
respondent who had called bis attention 10
the fact that branch OF the Irish National
League had been named after hun wrote:
81 have no connection with the league,
nor have | any knowledge whatsoever upon
the subject. suppose my name was chosen
owing to my efforts to free the Irish from
oppressive laws, such rs are absolutely GER
tain to produce Objectionable acts on the
part Of some Irshmen. the fewness Of which
i only wonder at and feel thankful for"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
work of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 2A-The
House Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day
with only one dissenting vote that Of Rus
sell Of Massachusetts,, who has opposed the
resolution from The Grst) ordered a favorable
report to be made upon tke Senate reSolu-
tion relative to European participation in
the construction of the Panama canal There
was little discussion, the matter having been
fully gone into at two preceding sessions.
The matter Il not privileged for considers
ton under the rules Of the House, but an
effort viii be made TO have 1t made so. A
sub commlttec consisting OF REPRESENTATIVE
Morrow, MeCreary, and Russell was also APP
pointed TO consider the Samoa affairs which
come before the committee IN the shape OF
correspondence from the State Department
and IN resolutions introduced at the last
session declaring in favor of interference by
our Government 10 check German sggres-
sion at the Samoan Islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
The second Cotton Port.
iBy telegraph 10 the Dispatcn-l

TUy I'IVLI aIIII y w I7I"7]1IlIsI
AUGUSTA, Ga, January 24.-The Chronicle
tomorrow will say: Augusta ranks as the
second inland cotton market in the country.
Cotton and cotton manufacturing IL the
principal business OF the city. The cotton
merchants are as well posted ss in any inland
southern city. A thorough canvass among
them to-day on the published report that
this years crop may reach seven and a bail
million bales results In the unanimous
opinion that this is an oyer.estimate. The
present crop Is now four hundred thousand
bales short in round numbers. Last years
crop was seven million bales, aud continued
gsia OF 20 per cent. will be necessary to
catch up with last years figure. Augusta
cotton-men regard seven million bales IS the
outside figure on the years crop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
PERSONAL DOTS.

Among the visitors at the Capitol to-day
WAS Senator.elect barbour, who y looking
unusually well. lie was on the floor OF the
House conycrsing with bis former Assoc
ciaies.
When the sundry civil appropriation bill
comes up in the House again the steam
plale.pnuting-pfess clique. who with the
AID OF the MugWump crowd have managed
10 Keep 40 system mat Is responsible for
the bad work being done rs the Bureau OF
Engraving aud Printing, are liable 10 be
Knocked out.
In spite OF the fact that Cleveland con-
stAnty tried 10 please the Mugwumps and
believers generally IN the monkey business
STYLED ciYil-seryice reform" the Indiana
franks have just had - pow-wow aud con-
dtmned the present occupant OF the White
House. Some Of The Indiana men said to-
dav that IL WAS Characteristic OF those cranks
90 ind fault because Cleveland did not let
them run him entirely, and whst makes old
time Democrats laugh is that It serves Cleye-
lnd right for ever having paid the slightest
attention 20 the believers In the Chinese
system OF making appointments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25

NEW YORK. January 2A--Tho stock n,arfes
wss still less active to-day. and tho dealings
were even moro than usual OF late devoid OF
special features. The reduction In the Bank OF
England's rate 81 discount with the continued
ease OF money both here and abroad. gave the
foreigners renewed confidence this morning.
aud they took some lots Of stocks here and gave
for a time better tone 10 the local market than
was seen yesterday. The bears made demon
siration against the list with but poor saccess.
and by covering the movement later in The day
the losees we're about recovered before the close.
few Htocks showed marked strength. among
which Wheeling ana Lake Eric were
the most prominent. the buying being At
tributed TO the insiders. Pullman opened
up IN per cent on a riImor that the agreement
had been signed by which that company gains
control Of the Union COmpany, bu. the rsp0rt
was stated 10 be premature. and the stock re-
acted. IL was not until sitter the clCee OF busl-
ness that an official statement 10 that eject was
put out rock Island and ST. Paul preferred
were the only stocks IA which there was any
marked impression made by the Dears, although
both recovered handsomely toward the close.
10 the last hour there was renewed strength AL
over tho list and prices recovered almost all tho
losses Of the day and IN some cases fractions In
addition. The close was dun but arm. Most OF
the list was slightly higher and In no case Ii the
fnal change Tor more than traction
EssBtHe.-Excnange active and nrm NJ Is y a
4sgE. Money easy az 2. Sub-rreasury bal
ances Gold. fi5i. 1000: currency. fiAS3,0l
GOverDmenfs quiet and steady: per cents III ;
AZ coupoos. 10. state bonds duh aud steady
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
NEAIIIA.

COCKE.-Dled. Thursday January ~. 1889. At
OAKLAND, her residence, IN Cumberland county.
Va, Mrs ELIZABETH PRESTON COOKE. widow
OF William A. Cooke.
MOUNTCAsTLE-Died,a at ) o'clock Thursday
morning, a. her husbands residence. so era
ham street, Fulton, In the thirty-ssventh year %
her age, EMMA j., beloved wifo OF j. Il. Mount
castle ana daughter Of tho late James W.
Hardin.
Funeral At II O'Clock SUNDAY MORNING
at Denny-sGreet Methodist Episcopal church,
Friends and acquaintancss Invited % attend
without further notice. t&Sast'
NUSSANLY-Di IN swsnsborO', January
29d, at half-past 10 o'clock y. NJ, CLINTON At
kIsSON, infant son Of Mary X. and ;. q. Nun
manly aged eight months.
suffer little children n come unto Ne, for OF
such Is tho Kingdom Of Heaven.
Funeral from tue Wost- End Methodist church
FRIDAY EVENING al O'Clock. frieuds Of NE
family arc Invited 70 attsDd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25

zettc also denies that England and the United
States are agreed that tho proceedings OF the
German agent 10 Samoa are contrary to the
stipuIatlous OF the treaties concerning
Samoa aud are opposed 10 diplomatic
etiquette, and that these Powers have official
y notified the German Government accord
ingly. The treaties between Samoa, Ger
many, Engifnd. and the United States. the
Gazette further says, provide that samoa
shall concede 10 each treaty power equal
rights With any other Power, but no treaty
regarding the neutrality or independence OF
Samoa exists between Germany aud the
United States.
LONDON, January 2i.-The article IN the
North German Gazette relative 10 the treaties
regarding samoa has caused somewhat OF
connection in official circles here. BY some
persons n Is regarded as a deliberate de-
fance to the United States Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
A HEAVY rec.
coIlis,on. OF Ferry.Boas. aud steam.
fBy Telegraph TO the Dispatch1

tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. January 24.-rbls city and
North and East rivers were this morning en-
yeloped in heavy fog, and persons on their
way down town experienced a delay ave-
raging twenty minutes on both the surface
aud elevated railways. Elevated trains bad
to move with tue greatest caution, IL being
impossible to discern objects half way be-
tween stations on the North and East
rivers. Navigation was difficult and at
tended with no little danger. The steam
launch plying between Governors island
and the Battery ran into the Annex ferry
boat In the middle OF the river. The pas
sengers were badly scared, but none were
Injured. Neither Of the craft sustained any
damage. The Fulton ferry-bOat which left
Brooklyn at 3 o'clock had not got more than
twenty yards from her dock when sue re-
ceived broadside from a small steamer.
which caused her 10 vbrate from stem TO
stern. The alarmed passengers had scarcely
recovered from the shoes when the ferry
boat struck barge which was being towed
up the river. No damage resulted from
either mishap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
New Light-Houses.

10y ItIrhtuIA W tlIV 11t'F''-SN1'3
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January 2i-The
senate Committee on Commerce to-day au-
thorized Mr.. Frye TO report number OF
praposed amendments to the suudry civil
Authorization bill for the establishment OF
"A additional lighthouse. The principal
amendments are as follows A steam tender
for the first lighthouse district $4,000
the tender to be Quilt In so American ship
yard; the purchase OF additional land for
: site OF the Portsmouth (Va.) light house
depot. 800 Pork Point lighthouse sta.
uon, North Carolina. $4,000; Hilisboro'-
River inlet, Florida, $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
mOonshiusrs and Revenue Omeers.

III VII 70 Fs1V I1E'I4"F'EI1sI
CHARLESTON, s. c., January IA special
TO the - News and Courier says that
Illicit disiilling in Northwestern South
CsrolIna is increasing rapidly, and the
mOonshiners who for some years meek
ly submitted 10 arrest now mske
fierce resistance. On Tuesday q rsiding
party OF five revenue officers In the noun
taips were fired on BY body OF thirty men.
but the fire was not returned, as nobody was
hurt. About daylight yesterday the same
revenue officers were amDuscaded on their
way home. They returned the fire and
charged the moonshlners. Deputy Marshal
Hightower was wounded in the ARRAY, and
one moonshiner was captured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Southern Races.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

ff3Y telegraph 70 ths Dispatch.l
new ORLEANS, January a. The track
was muddy.
First rsce-one half OF mile-Carter won {;
Breakdown second, Dot third. Tine. %.
Second race-three quarters OF mile
Kee Wee Ma won; kensington second, Henry
Hardy third. Time, 1924.
Third receive eighths OF q mile-Jim
Jortlon Won; Regardless second, Trance
third. Time, I'LL.
Fourth raee-one mile-Red Leaf won;
Doubt second, Benton third. Time, 1:57t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
Killed I'm u Quarrel.

MEMPHIS, TENN., January ga difficulty
occurred to-day between Harry Oyerton sud
Thomas Swerning, switchman on the Kan
sss City railway. concernisg the ownership
OF a lantern. which finally resulted m the
killing Of Swernng. Overton shot him Ia
the abdomen. from the effects OF which be
died Ia few minutes. Swerning was forty-
two years old and came from Allegheny, ia.
Harry Oyerton IA twenty-three years of age
and IL the son Of prominent 81. Louis cill-
zen. lie fled after the shooting. and Is still
at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Appropriation Hills.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., January 2t.-The
Senate Committee on Appropriations have
concluded their work on The consular and
diplomatic, Military Academy, aud pension
bills. The consular bill IS il came from the
House appropriated 81 .427, 900. The Senate
committee increased the total TO $2,050,0OO.
six hundred thousand dollars OF the increase
Is for account OF Samoa. The Military
Academy bill calls for $9O4, 266. and the pen.
sion bill SSl,7l0,000. The senate tariff bill
a. eugroSsed makes formidable document
OF 100 pages Of engrossIng paper, IL by IL
inches in size. II is e,timased to contain
unwards OF 40, 900 words.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
HAEKErs BY TELEGRAPH
NEW YORG.


Nav YOEg. January 2i.--Cotton quiet; sales,
876 bales upands. s5sc.: Orleans. l0Ac.: net
receipts, . .24s bales, cxpOrts-t0 Great Britain,
a54O bales; TO the Continent gi26 bales; stock.
sls6s5 bales. Southern -four duh Wheat ir-
regular; M 2. % .G95fsc. Ia elevator; options
closed axe. over yesterday No. cred, January.
s85.c.; February. 9iflc.; May, as1Sc. Corn ksHc.
higher aud strong; No. ,, 45kal3[c. In elevator
options Aa6c. higher aud nrm; January. 43<c .
February 43Xc May, 45kc. Oats stronger
options quiet ami nrmef January, UAc.: FEB
ruary. axe. May. 324c; No. , spot 3lsc.
Hops firm COilee-OptlOns steady and l5a5
D. fats above yesterday January, 3i365ssi3sO;
February. SIS 00asl690; April and May. sia50a
$500; spot Rio steady. sugar-kaE weak. fair
refining. 4s<c. F; refined steady. Moissses QUOT
kice quiet Petroleum steady; refined. $40.
COttou-seed oil depressed; crude, &c. yellow,
30. TAlloW inactive city, SIC. kosin quiet
Turpentine quiet Eggs dun; southern. l54s
lgbc. Hides quiet Wool st0sdy. Pork dull (;
new mess, s1350a.l275 reef quiet Beef hams
dull qerced beef quiet CuE-mesis hrm
picked bellies, t7.s0ato; shoulders, t6.2a. MID
-SlOrt-clear 81. Lard lower; western
steam. tL3ossl55; January, NS; Nay, E.S0
treights nrm.
CHICAGO
CHICAGO, January q Cash quotations were:
Flour dull ami unchanged. No. spring and No.
red wheat g5a934c. No. 2corn, Nzc. I'D. NO.
oas, a%a24Ac. hess-Dork- sll.oOsfli. 81. Lsrd.
~. s2b. af6.s5. short-ribs. $3.50 Shoulders. s5s
t62L sDOrt-clear, s. 62Isf65j. Wbiskey. yl.04
Thele&ding futures ragged az follows.
0pesgag ai5ass. cgoasx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
A, Ass,gnment-s,ore Burned
sneoini tainrrnm @ me nispn,ch.l

ISpecIhI IbIekThIn 70 VUo II0VhIVII
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 24.-H. 7.
Shelley, dry-goods dealer, made sn assign
ment to-day TO s. 5. Green, trustee. His
liabilities are 81, 2S9: assets, about $4,000.
The store OF G. Chores, on the south side,
was burned at / O'Clock this morning. Both
building and contents were entirely de
stroyed. Loss, about S000; insured In
American for 1920. The origin OF the fire is
uukn0Un.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Led By an American Newspaper Cor
respondent.
tBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch

SAN FRANCISCO, January 24-The Homo
lulu Bulletin OF the 18TH instant reaching
here yesterday by steamer prints what pur-
ports to be a circular Just sent out by the
German officers at Samoa regarding the late
disturbances there. In general the circular
denies that the Germans on the island have
oppressed or mistrested the natives, and re-
affirms the statement that the late battle, in
which twenty-five Germans were killed. was
led by an American newspaper correspond
ant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
Ayreneh Editor wounded.

IBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.
PARIS, January 2l.-A duel was fought
to-day between NJ. Cornudet, member OF the
Chamber Of Deputies, for the department Of
the Grouse. and NJ. Cbabronillaud. editor OF
the newspaper. The latter was wounded.
The duel was the result Of quarrel grow
ing out OF the candidacy OF B0ulanger.