The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10
METROPOLITAN MATTERS.
SIMMONS THE BANK WRECkER
FORFEiTS HIS BAIL.
Cigarmskers striking for . Share or the
Denies Michael Davitrs chargss-oen-
eral Gothsm Gossip.
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James A. simmons, indicted by the
United States grand jury for aiding and
abetting in wrecking the Sixth National
Bank, did not put in an appearance to-day
in the United States Circuit Court. Judge
Benedict directed the clerk to declare Sim
ions bail forfeited. The amount was
$4,000. Ex-Judge Donohue at once set out
in search Of his client before bench war
rant should be issued.
CIGARMAKERs' sTRiKE.
About twelve hundred spanish and Cuban
| cigarmakers Of this city and Brooklyn de-
cided TO 90 on strike at ( O'Clock today
for an increase of two dollars a thousand in
their wages. This strike will affect about
fourteen firms, prominent among which
are lOzondo Pendas X Co.. 4. D9a, and
Rodriques X Garcia. They declare that
they must share in the benefit 10 the trade
, by the Mckinley bill.
CUSTOMS DECisONs.
The following customs decisions were
made to-day: Goods in warehouse paving
specific duties. which are subject 20 loss In
weight, like sugar, should have special
weigher's return on withdrawal for con-
sumption"
Goods free under the present law, ware
housed under the provisions Of the previous
law. may now be Withdrawn free" Msile
this settles the question with regard 10 free
goods, il does not decide the matter In ref
creuce To goods IN warehouse which are
now limited at reduced rate Of duty.
CONSUL HoARE AND MICHAEL DAyrrr.
William II. lIoare, the British Consul at
this port, was shown to-day Michael Di-
Wits latest utterances about the dynamite
Outrages of 1883, which goes over the story
of Informer "Jim" McDerm0tts connection
with various plots, and specifically charges
Mr.. iloare with having paid AcDermott
and other persons for their services To the
British Government. Mr.. iioare said the
whole story was absurd.
INDEPENDENT SHOE MEN.
As tine wears ON, new developments are
disclosed regarding the effect OF the new
tariff law. The public are daily finding
out 10 what extent they are allowed 10 20
IN procuring the necessities OF life. Tho
latest phase announced is tho action taken
10y the Shoe Manufacturers Association ol
the United states, who have decided 10 adj
vance the prices on all shoe materials,
which necessarily means an advance ON
their products, or in other words tO raise
the price OF shoes from - To 80 cents pair.
Manufacturers hereafter will not guaran-
tee the quality Of their goods, neiIher will
they take back or reimburse any customer
whose footgear has proven unsatisfactory.
ER-CHAMBERLAIN.
The announcement OF the marriage o
Miss Alice Chamberlain ard Mr.. Lewis
StuyNeseant Chanler in London lately was
a surprise to the many friends here OF the
bridegroom, who is a member OF several So
cial clubs and rOia.lye of the AstOr family.
Mr.. chanler has three brothers, one Of
whom, j. Armstrong Cbanlcr. In June.
lScl, married Miss Amelie dives. Mrs.
Chanler Is a daughter of the late William
II. Chamberlain. The couple are expected
IN New York on sunday next.
RAILROAD NOTES.
General Thomas says in regard 10 the
East Tennessee first preferred dividend.
due about the middle of this month, that
while he cannot tell what the Board Of hi
rectors will do, he does not think over per
cent. will be declared this year. The regu-
lar rate has been per cent,
GENERAL AMP PERSONAL.
At the office of psexel, Morgan S Co. II
is reported that Mr.. j. I'ierpont Morgan,
whose sudden Illness calp'ed such sensa-
tioa ON Wall street Yesterday, had COM
pletely recovered from his attack.
Goods rope making g.machine factory in
Brooklyn is to be closed on account Of the
new tariG law. 1t employed four hundred
men. With the announcement Of the clos
ing Of Goods works come the announce
ment to-day OF "A gigantic trust known as
the National C0rdage Company, with cap
ital stock OF $4,000, 600.