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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21


When the Federal Government took adj
vantage OF the war 10 slice OF a large sec
ton OF the territory OF Virginia and per-
NIT il 10 become q separate State. the
status of Vircin4a's puolic debt naturally
became a yexed question.
Why should Wet Virginia have her
share Of the debt wiped out by this high
handed outrage.
This Is what bothers the Virgin ians, and
they have resisted the efforts Of the
foreign hondholders 10 make them liable
for the full amount Of the debt with tho
interest thereon. Time and again sug-
gestions have been made OF a compromise,
but the parties have failed 10 agree.
IHE RICHNOsD DIsPATCu now talks about
the matter III very independent way. IL
SAYS that the people II Virginia are not az
hostile 10 reputation 90 good many per
sons think they ought 10 be. hey fear
neither the name nor the fact Of reDudia-
ton. They understand the situation, and
ere determined not u be huilfOzei into
paving more than their Just proportion
Of the deot. and they do not caro-
what outsiders sav about II. They
do not believe that their refusal 20 set
tie the debt has hurt thom. In act. they
think that # they had paid ont in the past
twenty veaTs the ~3J,0OO.OpO interest
claimed by the foreign bondholders II
would haze made the State bankrupt.
The London Council OF Bondhoider5 may
talk a. much as 1t pleases about the in.
Jury sustained bv virginia on account OF
this deiav. but such talk will not convince
the people that their refusal 10 send mil
lions of dollars every year 10 Europe has
made them any poorer.
The DISPATCH then proceeds to explain
Virgnia's depression. IL says that Il / the
fr4c1Wcp of many ngrTNps III they
could lie removed from the state and as
many whites mt in their places. the Com
monwealth would soon blossom as the
rose.
Virginia certainly has the sympathy u
her southern sisters IN her troubles, and
they Will hal her deliverance with Joy. II
IS a desperate case requiring q heroic
remedy.
lWeA saii. and we thank Won for n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
The woRKINsMeN's CONGRESS.
Triumph of Labor Over sociaiism-rhe
Jewish Question.


BRUssErs, BrLorUX, August I9.-Ths
British delegates 20 the International So.
ciailst Norkingmen's Congress held a
meeting to-day 10 consider the commit
tees report presented 20 the Congress ves-
tcrday IN favor of plcdging the workmen
OF ali countries not TO support a Candidate
for n public Office unless he Announced
himself prepared to advocate reforms for
the benefit of labor and the protective
legislation demanded by workmen. The
amendment offered yesterday by Herr
Beoel providing that candidates must ae
cept the full Socialist programme was re-
lected 10y the British delegates. WAC de-
c.ared themselves Labor and not Socialis.
delegates. They adopted modified reso.
iution 10 the eject that workrlen shonld
exercise their political rights to secnre
any useful reform. The Congress. after a
long discussion. passed the resolution VIZ
tuaily as modified by the British delegates.
with provision that there be organized IN
every country a permanent commission 10
inquire INTO the conditions Of labor. The
passage OF tEa resolution was the signal
Tor scene Of Wild enthusiasm.
After quiet had been restored Mr. Kahan
opened the discussion on the attitude M
labor towards the Jewish question. He
urged that sympathy be extended 10 the
Jews he committee having reported IN
favor OF resolution coudemning anti
Semitism as device of the capitalist
and governing classes 10 divert The
social movement and SOW disunion among
worHnsmen. several speakers reminded
the Congress that jewish bankers and
tnanciers were also great oppressors Of
labor. Finally dihuse resolution was
passed condemning both anti-semitism
and Jewish financial tyranny
ms impOsslollliy of recOnciling con-
tlcting opinions and interests is the key
note OF the whole proceedings of the Con
gress. the discussions leading to no practi-
cal result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

PFC =, SCOT up IN ave minutes from eI.o5j< 10
ss "a 1ss sD0 s sLo7. hsula,ed fas sie.
oss, s.a pounned 70 si:lsts. bat. under heavy
sivcts The trading became very Animated AZ
ne e'sner rangs.6 prsas, sni a repstlstoa OF
VIZ vsn'csy stsf. ~ aaair- existing on last Sat.
uriay Ana Monday appeared Imminent for 3
moment or two. The days Laws yas ssruns,v
ouiusn. The cie-rings from the AtIantir SEA.
noarn were rnPr.csisnscily hssvy. resch-
ro1r he inciufcd, and New Orleans ei~srr6
t4v.o'o bushels ioy Antwerp. Bat The Great
caIge o. NO day was cue t. q dispatch 10 he ef-
Ier. .na, INC natsian Government had issued an
vtosr puenlostihg No exyort - ubsss contain.
Ing per cea.. OF rye. and another sablssfnu
whlcn reIoue1 \ prohibition Of exrorts * fss
rom Finland Another ten 10 the eject mas
VIC ,orFssses ., hassa v-re being vlctsalle-i
iolmenatef fsisoj rgmcrs ~ var and cent
prices 70 no top. Tue corn marsst sas vefv
nervous aad erra'le. Commission men Win
either Juytus or selling orders had hard s,rns
II TIE orders we're limited any.hars within half
a O. at Of the msrkct Tns NV. were -, bry.
CTS and all sellers 4; the same moment. me
-aorts were afraid tn trade On ss,,ount ~ tho
Supposed corner. Mos, OF the SsvtsIabsr IL
held here by prominent houses PEE
fear that 20 protect II they VIII 20
on haii campaign. II the bears. In expectation
q large receipts. begin 10 sell short freely. sep
temher in different parts Of tie pi, a. the sans
lilac cold a. tho opening al from CO 10 se:.. but
very few bought (. AZ the higher prices ana its
tumble Vas quick. 66Isc- being marked IN sAs
brs. nak hours trading. IL rcsoyeref again -
dTssc. very quickly. and later reached osI<c- 10
htoSe later 90 6514c., bat tho msSyst rsliied
sorao with the lS,o strength IN wheat and closed
NJ 67tS,. Good buying 81 oats Toe export. bo<n
here and In New York. frightened the shorts,
who. in Their efforts IA cover. forced prices up
la2bic. The provision market ~a- rather &C.
tive. and not wlthstaniins heavy fecsip;s OF hogs
and lower prices for them. the products were 10.
chned 20 nrmness. The iactastions wsrs mar
we're snail
Cash quotations: Flour duh and unchanged.
Me- spring wheat, s1.05aael05,<: No. 2 rcd.
die. No. 2vhite. 33s33tsc. Mess-pork, e10.3oa
slO.35. Lard, e6.62s1. Shottrtts, so.62.<A1d.6S.
Dry-ssltei shoulder, so2ost625. shori~ciear
sides. sf.25.ss7.35. Whiskey, ellis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitud
constipation Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
and 81 bottles by sll leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc syrup co.
San FRANCISCO. cAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. new Ycas, NJ
ia -su,wlv,&Fleiptc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

In. 2. Highest, els; lowest, si'?H-e'osAs'
$3.50.
Revenue collections Cigars and cigsrettes'
tl,l52.9o: tobacco, s3.44s.so--total' s4s6gS' 'o'
Private sales: Wrappers, o; smokers. 2; niiers'
z; dsrks, 23-so,sl...i1.
Registered on Change: c. G. L. Head LOUIE
vile, Ky. r. NJ. Rogers, Florence, .. c.
Very good sales OF new loose bright to-day VIII
be followed by a fun break OF ave old planters
tobacco tomorrow 90 Planters warehouse.
Planters have been with rs this week from
Durham. n. c., various parts OF Virginia. ana
South Carolina A Bedford county planter VIII
offer his old crop tomorrow. Sale at 10 O'CLOCK
prompt.
Several OF our buyers have received the I'M
preston that the 1891 crop will mako more cut
tiers and smokers and light tobacco again, at the
expense Of good wrappers. Filters promise more
abundance than last year from all accounts.
4 close observer and writer for the Esstsr" To-
baeco Journal says there Is a shortage IN Span
ish lugs in the West. That will advance tbs
grade 80 per cent. in September next II that
reggie order Is half Glled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
MORE BRIGANDAGE.
a Railroad Inspector Abducted-A Rail-
road Workman Killed.

CoSsrAyrrsoPLr. August 1o.-Another
outrage upon the part OF Turkish brigands
Is causing much uneasiness 10 the high
authorities of this city. An Italian rail
road inspector. who was at work about
seventy miles from Salonica. has been alb
Quoted by brigsnds. and he - supposed TO
be held prisoner pending the payment OF
heavy ransom. The body Of n murdered
railroad workman was found near the SPOT
where the inspector was last seen. and II
Is supposed that he was killed IN order TO
prevent him fiom giving the authorities
cue AS to the route taken by the b.ieands.
TWO TREScHMIS KILLrD. 1T IL FEARED.
No news has been received up 20 date OF
the Frenchman Ruf;ier. who started about
week ago 10 ransom his EMPLOYER. VI.
RAYMOND. who was held prisoner by b-i-
gands. II il feared that both the French
men have been killed and that the
'hr1gands arc enjoying high cerousal with
the money sent fol- Raymond's ransom
-, COO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
NEW YORK.

NEW IORh-
NEW YORK. August 20.-Co.ton quie, aud
nrn; sales to-day, l54 bales; uplands To- l6c. !:
Orleans, c3sc.; net receipts at al ports To-
day, 2,O39 bales; exports-to Great Britain,
$50 bales; 10 France, 655 bales: the contl-
reus, LIT bales; stock, 204,6l7 bales. South.
unsettled, dull: No. 2 red. sI.I2asi.I3sS In
elevator. Options more active, opening 1Ssa
exc. Up ~ Cincinnati Price Current report Of q
.sA,oJO,OOO bushels crop, tine weather. and
large receipts, advanced 2esa314c- on a Russian
dispatch u the prohibition Of exports and fears
that political complications viii grow out OF 10
with Germany, declined S.alisc. on realizing,
and closed easy az 2lsa3c. over yesterday; No.
= rec. August and September, ol.l3si; 0cto-
Der. si.l4I.; December. el.l6ls, Corn-spois
lirn and moderate business for home use No.
=, s2Gs3;- IN elevator: options very irregular,
az times 14alc. lower, closing, however, hre ~,
for the day, Nc decline on August and septem-
Der and sss1ac advance on other moaths to Do
cember on manipulation; August, 76a<c.: Sep
tsmoer. 1&ssc-: October, 5st<c. December,
USs;- Oats-Spot higher and active for exports
options active and higher. nrm; August and
September, 4lc.; spot, No 9, Ssa3slsc.: mixed
western, 34s39c. coffee-Options steady, closed
points down 20 10 points up: August, et6.05 ;
September, sl5.S5asl6.l0: spos Rio dull and
easy. sugar-Raw active and nrmer; refined
firm and Ia good demand. Molasscs-New Or.
leans nrm anu quiet. Rice duh ana weak. Pc
trolorm quies, steady, and unchanged Cotton
seed OH strong. kossa quiet and steady. Tur-
peaiire quiet aud steady at 35s37c. Pork dull.
Peanuts steady fancy hAnd-picksd, 4isaalsc.
farmers, 2s<a3s4c. Beef quiet and nrln. Lard
stronger aud quiet: western steam, So.9lr
city, $3.50 bid; opsions-scpsember, 1894
October, s7.04 bid: January, WAC. Frelehtl
nrlr. fair demand; cotton, Ita5-32d.; gram ID.
BAD.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, August 20--wheas and eots con-
tinued excited, with orcssonal spells Of dainess,
AID closed with decided advances. bus corn,
after opening higher, grew dun and weak. Ihil
Was due % fears OF manipulation BY clique
which Is said 10 comprise number u hssvy
local houses with eastern hacking, VINO arc sup
posed 10 DO preparing 70 corner september
Wneat opened Win pecrmber quoted u from
sl.05 10 sl.0534. assinst s1.o4 - the close zee
tert.y, and sosd aaickg up 10 elc9. Followed .,
gn almost as speedy decline % p1.03. Il I'm
gered In the nsigbborhcod fos . tine an<
tnen took 3 dip downward 70 t1.04H 70
bounded 70 ol.66,<. snd broke - tl.0<sl
An Of this oaeurred rithin The nrsa NO boar
The nnctu,sions later Displayed No came
nervousness among sra6eep. bQ9 pg1Bse moved
m % hishsx pianA Aboo1 - o'c1nrs ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
NETWORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. August 20.-The stock mar
ket to-day again gave evidence of the re-
vival Of confidence among all classes of
operators, Gnd the course 81 prices during
the day was most dIscoura.ing TO those
who are looking for q material reaction IN
stocks. London Was again heavy seller
and bear manipulation was not wanting
to make a serious depression. but the
volume Of buying for outside account was
such tina; not only were the free offerings
absorbed but marked advances in many
cases were seen. Another evidence Of a
general increase Of confidence IN higher
prices IN the market was the easier ten
dency in time money with the relaxation
Of the late severe scrutiny Of collateral,
while the long expected revival of interest
and business in the boud-msrket Is one Of
the most influential factors Of the situa-
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
0lD-W0RLD NEWS.
.oee VARIED ANo INTERESTING
eUo6sT THAN USUAL
-. coat. and Protests against Its
sf' France and England
serious Brigsudage-Notes.

cre- August i9.-Five thou
...,t. have written asking permis-
g. .,u-h the Holy Coat. hoping
.he healed. The Vicaraite has
.,nc, regulations 60 prevent
nerubhc health. All persons
oh.- infectious diseases VIII be
I'D f-.m the exhibition.
.aADsg sxHr1iTiNa THE FEI'c.
Co... August 49, Many Catho-
-,...s ~ tbs country are pro
tse exhibition of the Holy
vl.c the non-Cathoilcs
M -ha u - only done for the
..-, 3 Tie Catholic Church.
.torfi s tnis protest beng
.. t,-rYale's attacking the
H-' ..t,. lave been widely clrcu-
.,.-,. orerISTSEss ATTACKED.
.hf.ts also attack the state
... T. >-npal Secretary. Father
e., fe.I that the coat was cenu-
.-.>t IN his yabhc capacity
...-. tte dress OF the upper class
Bloc. referred 70 dwell upon
...o-diug 20 the Bible, Jesus
esr- poorly dressed. and that
-s.rsg caring for dress.
-...,l ny 4 Crowd ExrKcTED.
.... August l9.-Ihe managers
e.-.s-t,ring Ircves are making
c. .r.as-euon- tor an enormous
+-.F-. Tie trans announced
.. VIII be able to bring
~. % Ireyes for the contem-
r.. q lis Coat relic. The Bur
fr-.rr~ saws he expects that
.-.. sll come 20 the city AID
.e if1cessloos. He Il OF the
,as bulk of the. Pill
.-,r tae.r own food and that
are Ril be no difficulty in
.t. .rvI The provost Of tae
.f..s med military aid 10 pre-
TIE guard Of honor which
..a gym route Will consist Of
-st-.l t..t.scpatrlcian ianllie
-.. .-- exhibition 20 continue
t- ..a bishop thinks that
--r-e. A depu'ation OF the
RI. wi attend the inaugu-
rf.s are obliged 10
mattresses md 70 employ
--- Gil. ambition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

IoyDov. Enc. August l9.-There is a
swarm OF foreign correspondents and az
fists at Portsmouth. which fact indicates
that deep interest Is taken IN Europe IN
the visit of the French fleet 10 Ports
mouth. Most Of the morning papers have
editorials extending d warm welcome 70
the French fleet. The Chronice warns
France that Enelands sad fate in the
Crimea. due to depending upon German
friendship, is likely TO be hers II she de-
pends on Russia in the hour Of need.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
u....-nuth I'm Eefe.n

PORTSMOUTH, ESo., August 1s.-Ports-
mouth il en- jsse in honor Of the French
reet which is expected to arrive shortly.
Bunting is displayed everywhere. Inc
hotels are crowded WITH guests anu tue
heyhor Is full OF yachts. The committee
~ ls pr;tish officers met to-day and finally
'oa.tIad the programme for the entertain
T n,snt of the visiting Frenchmen-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
We'll said. and we thank you for it,


4 Find " In the keystone Dank Wreck.
PHuArELPHIA. August l9.--The Govern
ment experts engaged ~ examining the a.
sets Of the suspended keystone National
Bank today found tin box IN the bank
vault which is supposed 70 have been the
personal property Of Gideon W. Marsh, the
fugitive president OF the bank. In the
box. IN addition TO q number u papers ana
documents. the experts found clearing
house due-blll issued by the Spring Garden
National Bank also suspended tor c15.OJO
and a draft of the Spring Garden Bank on
the Chase National Bank Of New YORK Tor
so, 600 Both the due OIL and the draft are
dated February II. 1855. They have never
been cancelled. The due-hlll IS similar %
those received by John Bardsley from the
keystone Bank and upon which his a.
slguee has sued that institution. Nhle II
j. highly probable that both due-blI ana
draft were loaned 70 President Marsh, OF
the keystone Bank byFrancis ". Kennedy.
the imprisoned president Il the Spring
Garden Bank. - swell the assets OF the
former when the banE-eXamlner was eX-
uected - look over the books, Receiver
iardley Is of the opinion that they can be
collected. or at least that the Sp-ing 6ar-
den Bank can be compelled % acknowledge
the Indebtedness represented by them.
The experts refused % disclose what otaer
papers or documents were found il the
books or 10 say whether or not they were
important. Regarding tie S5OU0O repre-,
seutel bv the draft and due-bill they hail
that So lar but little trace Of them had
been discovered IN the books OF the BANK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
China Coming to Her Senses.

PARIS. FRANCE, August 19.-Official in
formation has been received here 10 the
effect that the combined action Of the re-
presentatives of the Powers N China Is
succeeding in bringing the Chinese Gov
eminent to lcok upon matters IN their
proper light. The local authorities are be-
coming more concilistory. and 1t begins 70
look as II il will not be necessary o. make
the proposed naval dsmons'rstioh, "a
which the war-ships OF all the Powers re-
presented IL Chinese waters were to take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

Hon. A. N. Kelley. who has been invited
90 deliver a lecture in this city Tor the
beneft OF the Private Soldiers ana oai 10
Monument now being erected on Aony
Hill has written u member Oh vac CON ~
mittee which waited upon him. stalins -
readiness and suggesting thst tne e Nn H.
We, has been reached by the committee.
hrt i - probable meeting will be heid a.
oncs for settling upon the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
r.a No, KiIr,a. Forty Injured.

Prs1N GER. August ia dispatch
f-nrn Nordenhamm. Grand Duchy of
oldenburg, says that high scafold upon
which a large number of men were work
ing collapsed to-day, dragging a lower scat
fold 10 the ground and killing ten men
upon the spot and seriously injuring forty
others. In addition fifty workmen were
precIpitated into the water, but most OF
these were saved uninjured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or THE WORLD
rrees for Money. Boads. Stocks Grain.
Tobacco. Cotton. &c.. and in Con
nsetion Herewith the Wsa-
Their Indicatioua
by telegraph % tho Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. August TO-
IRAN Forecast for Virginia: Cloudi-
ness and showers; increasing
southerly winds; no decided
change in temperature; slightly cooler
Saturday.
For North Carolina: Continued warm
weather, with cloudiness and occasional
showers; southwesterly winds: showers
Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

A resolution was adopted providing for
the appointment Of COMMITTEES whose
duty II snail be to ascertain The exact
number of bales OF cotton produced IN
Texas this year for the purpose Of pro-
tecting the planters against the false re-
pOrts of spec ulatOrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
One Man Killed aud two Others seri-
ousiy4njurea.

BALTIMORE, August l9.-While a freight
train was standing on the viaduct bridge
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad over
Gwyn's Falls this morn ~ another freight
tram came along aud crashed into the
caooose, killing Albert c. Brent. brake
man. and seriously lnJuring c. ". RUDY.
conductor. and {. :. Thompson, another
brakeman. It IS the rule Of the rosd for
all freight traias TO run slowly nearing the
bridge. bu. 1t Is thought that the eng-
neer Joseph II. Hands II the train that
did the mischief was asleep, and hat his
engine vas not slowed. The wrecked
ca5oose AID three ears 81 the freign' tram
we're pitched over the bridge and INTO the
ravine sixty feet below. The roling-stock
loss Is uulmDOrtant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
TIE rxEScHMEN IN THE soLEST.

PORTSMOUTH. Enc, August i9.-The
French fleet has arrived IN the Solent.
They were received with profuse demon
STATIONS Of welcome by the British naval
forces. The Queen and the Princess
Beatrice witnessed the arrival from the
terrace Of Osborne House. The anchorage
i under the meadows Of Osborne Park.
having been selected by the Queen herself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
Tn. latest Method OF stealing.

suvrEroS. Col, August is.1Edwsra :.
Iambert' Jr., ok-keeper OF the san Juan
Smelling aud Mining Company anu mas 80 80
OF Durango, is q detaulter IN tne sun ~
$4,000. HI. method Of stsaa ns. , Sns
drawing checks for freight cnafses 'aiso''
In axcess OF the true amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

KxoxvnLF. INN. August lg.E-John
Oakes and Gordon LongmiIe, two Union
rival affair yesterday and Cakes was shot
and instantly killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
c.,ma, Merchant. to Lose Heavily.

BERLIN. GEE. August ls.-The Ndtiona!
zsjn0,g saws: German merchants who
made heavy advances TO Russian growers IN
1pril for rye for delivery IN September VIII
sntIer enormous losses. and PROBABLY some
fa,Inres will occur. The situation Is ex-
tremely grave and the Government Is not
navinr sufficient attention 10 IT,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
M!ssoURPs Ex-coNFeoERATes.
General Joe Shelby Opposed to Reunions
His Reasnns.

kansas CITY, No. August l9.-lhe ninth
annual reunion II the eX-ContedeIate
soldiers OF Missouri WAS held here to-dav.
Three thousand men who wore the cray
are N attendance. General Joe shelby,
the most interesting character OF war
times IN Missouri. had been invited T.
command the marching veterans, but be
declined t. have anything 70 do with the
reunion. believing the Cd wounds viii
heal more quickly and easily without such
affairs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
VETERAN TELEGRAPHERs.
The oid-Timers and the Military Wire
Wprf.er. Animal toa.t.o


WASHINGTON. August 1.-Two societies
Of veteran telegraphers are holding tn ir
two-days' annual meetings in Washing
toni the Olc-Iime Trlegraphers and the
Society OF United States Military Tele-
graphers. There Il larger attendance Of
upin than at any previous gatherings
AMI MANY new mem Ders have been
added. To-day was devoted 10 bust
ness meetings and tomorrow Will be de-
voted 10 social enjoyment and sight
seeing. winding up with q reception to-
morrow night. The following officers IF
the Old-Iimers were elected President.
Edward E0sewater. Of the Omaha lee ::
Nice-President. George ". Dugau. Of jack
son. Tenn. Secretary and Irea ,urer. VII
ham ). Do.iy, manager Of the Western
Union ottce AZ New York. The old officers
OF the Military Te.egraphers We're re-
elected, making tie tenth consecutive
wear Of service for the president, ". Il.
Plum.
\ new division Of the Order of
RAILWAY IFLEGRApHFRs
was organized in Alexandra. Vs.. to-day
with algut one hunirrl rnDrnbers