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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
AFATAL ASCENSION.
.-o5u-a,lc Experience That May End In
the Loss of Three Lives.

3 a,co-American cable 70 the Dispatch.l
:Es June ls-A fatal balloon trip, re.
'.-s almost % a certainty IL the loss OF
-.- 1.r4-red at La Nillette yesterday al
-'- a balloon containing prOiesslchAl
-... ..I $50 other persons made an ascent
..ay from Ia Niuette, the aerial ven
20 a.'r1ed Oy crowds Of people. Wnen
-- tai reached a height OF not more
a .l.. ,... the aerCnaut, who bad been
.f.c-I about the outside Of the car, was
'....l.y DO lO-e his balance. lie MADE
-,. .-4-' % regain IL and then fen wnlfl-
n Pee .4-,l. lie was picked up 30 terIlDly
"s' 10 L. said there Is no prospect VI
E.- t.
mean while the balloon and It's two re-
-.t IJauts, both Of whom were utterly
. no manner IN which balloon Is
pa united up higher and higher into the
WIG D. TIE sight smaller ana smaller /,
zee llally lost sight OF entirely among
lament onlcials have telegraphed 70
o. I tleOutlying departmentstO MAKE
t-'-- lp-.lD.c In regard 70 the iale o. tno
-ia,'. n the balloon, but up 10 THIS morn
at tr. been heard Of their Whereabouts
---Fl Thai the balloon viii aScenu 70 a
g ,si sill cause SIS unfortunate occupants
t.- ~ 1sa,h. and that the DaLoon VII
~ Hl.ap5s and itH remains, tOgethet VIZ
s ~ t.s two unfortunates, may hnu
Be-, lace iu the ocean.
fEE BALLOONlsTs sAFB.
''--le baIlDonists descended az YER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
CHILEAN AFFAIRS.
xcl1lNe NEWS FROM THE PERruRs-
so SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLIC.


U,sn,NeroN, June ls.-oficial mails
An Chile received here bring exciting
~. from that republic. The House of
o.rales has passed a bin authorizing the
..,..Acnt TO levy forced loan OF 500
81 ,a 90 carry on the war. The measure
81. not yet passed the Senate, however.
No cARRIAGTs AFTER MIDNIGHT.
Under an order from the Executive car
.-s, are not permitted TO drive in the
u.s., os santiago after midnight under
.srs.ty Of $50 FOR the FIRST offence and
> q fsr me second. A dccrce has alao been Is
1-aa.niuug groups OF more than three per
I . ,-er8lng together In the streets, squares. or
2 r.sccs oi santiago Persons guilty OF an
-rscH1cut a. this degree viii be liable 20 a
=, b s15 90 500.
THEATRES CLOSED.
r,,~1'hcr decree ell the theatres Of Santiago
..s.-e5 Jutn further notice.
TuE METALLIC RESERVE NO MORE.
.-s,. tsc authority Of Congress al tho cold
..s...- Boa tho Treasury 81 Chile, composing
...- SHOWN as the metallic reserve, was sold
~. no On the 18th ofNay. Tho coined silver
....... .u lots Of ave thousand dollars aud up-
.-., .uj NE bar-silvcr Ia lots Of two thousand
-.-, and upwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
Inrn NeM Torpedo-Boat.

7" IHItEtlpu % me UIspHIcu'I
T.s-N5r1N. June 1S.-SeCretary Tracy
-.a. another advertisement inviting pro-
e.. .-- t.a construction Of a steel twln-screw
-. 20 ..-i-iO-boat. Under the former adj
-,t-.-' Two proposals we're received, but
,.-a.ary decided 20 increase the size Of the
1913 .asUce the plans in other respects, so
.s -.a.ycrtisement was made necessary.
--... sails are 10 be opened August 18th
.,- lat viii be Of about 120 tons dis
l.-.1' suI must be completed within twelve
--. a',-- Signature Of the contract. PrOpO-
l. -sr .a under the departments designs OF
s....r.. with the bidders designs. The
-.r speed IL 10 10 twenty-fOur knots per
-.a-t PROVISION IS made for a bonus ranging
$500 90 $4,000 for every quarter knot Of
sl.T" 'Weuty-fOnr knots and for doduc-
$500 for every quarter-knOt deh.
T. L-a vessel may, however, be accepted
b. asses twenty-five knots per hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
LABOR AT THE WORLDS FAIa.
Action in Its Intorest--A Warning Against
FlOcking to Chicago.
ny telegraph to tho Dispatch.l


CHICAGO, June 1s.-The Joint union of
the trades unions of the city has decided
70 hend letter 20 the President, asking that In
an Work done by the Federal Government I'm
connection with the Worlds Fair the eight-hour
Oay De recognized, all disputes be settled by arbi-
trHtioh' ana not less than the recognized mini
mum scales Of wages for the various trades re-
cognized In this city be paid.
- Ahothcr lotter has BEEN ordered sent 70 Samuel
sompers' president Of the American Federation
OF Labor, asking him not 20 take any action ON a
REQUEST from the labor Congress branch OF the
World 3 air auxiliary for assistance In organ
lslng a worlds FaiT Labor Congress In connec-
ton with the fair until the committee can fur
hlsh him report Of l8bor's unsuccessful efforts
Win the local directory in behalf Of a minimum
A circular has also been issued 20 the working.
men OF America and Europe warning them not
70 come 70 Chicago In the expectation of getting
pienty OF work aud higher wages I'm connection
win tho construction Of the Worlds Fair bull 4
lhgs' IL points out that the buildings are all 70
be constructed within eighteen months and that
wages are likely 10 be lower instead Of higher
. because OF the surplus Of labor already here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
IReported for the Dispatch.l

khtpOitt AVA thp OA'PNf~1l
JUNE Is, 1891.
Auction offerings on Change to-day l13 pack
ages and taken in. Highest, S25; lowest
sl.IO-ayerage, $500.
Revenue conectlons Cigars and cigarettes,
s1,O95.75; tobacco, 1887. 3s-total, ST.
033.I3.
Private sales: Filters, %; smokers, 49, cut
tiers, 3; wrappers, q; dArks, 4 ; scrap, 3-total
10 hogsheads.
Messrs. J. B. Thomas and J. s. Meadows oil
Louisburg, n. c., and Mr.. Alexander Harthill, Of
Louisville, KY, we're on the market to-day.
Prices we're called considerably of on sun
cured tobacco to-day, but the quality was mostly
inferior and much was out Of order.
Tobacco-men Of North Carolina stiIl report the
crop in grass and planters unable to work II on
account Of rain and scarce labor. The material
increase In the crop is eontradicted by many con-
sentative tobacco-men.
Many are the sympathizers with the family OF
Mr.. Ran. Boiling whose death in Africa was an
nounced this morning on Change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
DEATHS.

BLUNT.-Dled, at the residence Of her brother,
Mr. w. J. Blunt, Thursday morning at O'Clock,
Miss SALLlE T. BLUNT, In the nfty-third year
of her age
Funeral from Broad-Street Methodist Episco-
pal church at $50 p. NJ. FRIDAY, June 10Th.
Friends and acquaintences areinvited 10 attend.
EGIAVANETTI.-Dfed,a at the residence OF his
parents, No. 1921 corner Eighteenth and Clay
streets, June 18th, ut 4 A. NJ, JESSIE L., young
est child Of John and Nj. f. Giayanett; aged six
months.
FAREWELL mother, 7 must leave you
For the dark and silent tomb;
Close my eyes In deathless slumber,.
Faded Ia my early bloom.
The funeral will take place from the above
number THIS friday MORNING at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
Market quiet

COTTON
Market quiet
MIDDLISG, SC.
Low MIDDLISG, NC.
GOOD ORDINARY, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
ScHOFlELD A BENEDICT.
The General of the Army CapituIates i'm
Due Form to Hymen.
TBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

KEOKUK. IA, June 1S.-The marriage Of
General John NJ. Schofeld. COMMANDMENT
chief Of the army Of the United States, TO Miss
Georgia KilbOCrne, of this city, was solemnized
at St Johns Episcopal church here al high noon
to-day, the officiating clergyman being Rev. X.
{. McIlwaine, the rector Of the church As far
as consistent with the high rank Of General
ScbOheld and the social prominence Of his bride,
to-days wedding was devoid Of display. The
only military features were the appearance of
the General and his stan in full uniform. Only
the intimate friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties Witnessed the ceremony, which
was performed according 10 the beautiful Epis-
cOpal ritual
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19

nus inetructions, which are andorntood "a to =,
tne same character those given 40 she co,s ~
nlaneers OF the United States cutters. Her Ma
has boon ordered 70 the same niara o. " .,'
sn,ps 70 meet at point IN Berng Sea prsvionao
~ agreed upon. The Nymphce oriers are Tor q
s snTee in0ntns cruise, and she viii be ready 20
the war-ship Peasant win 20 north ON ina ssree
mission, making three British veasels ~ %
operate with the American cruisers In enforc,ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
TURF EVENTS
Rain spciIs the yaa ~ shsspsnsse-T
Gloucesscr Races.
fr,~ ,.,o~youb N ma y)fspA4Sb.1


tBy telegraph 10 sbe Dispsscb.I
sHrrpsHrAp Bar, juno fa.-Probeoly
5000 persons, not more, visited tnis cou nss,
resting events. AZ noon the frsok Wa IN vsy
faIr shsoo. but a violent ratn-stofm came up ~
before the hrst race, and lasted long enough "
'' Frs or rasescr tro-yesroids with si,5oo sdd.
ed, eve fgriongs--nswy Monarch Won sssg ~
three lengths from Airpisns. VINO oees rfoi"s'
the same distance. Time, l;ol 10. IN. s..vs
SERVICE sSiSsa wos Tsrr,f second. RcSsi srd
Time, f,43 SIS.
Third rsce--yolunteer handicap, for nfse
year-clds, with 5000 sdded, one m,,s :. - -,
entered the stretch, and won easily ~ sx lsassSs
from Boodlum. who came very fan ~ ~
rear; John Cavanauen third, ienrsn M
away. Time, gao %. The favori'e r'o-rs'H*
Fonrsh racc--Bay Ridge handicap. vim el.7so
added. one mile and half-M the head q ~
stretch it looked - though Banauss woo,a
lengths before Banquet, who beat Domutn Ok
lengths. Time, ESD Is.
Fifth race-purso 81 900, mile and furicas-
Longford won; Lepsnto second os''''o1fs
sixth race-heayy-wolsft handicap, u 700
added, mile and q quarter loFe tho turf)-n
won; Isaac Lewis second, Tammany shn
GLoUcEsrsR. n j., June Is.-Foliowins are NO
results OF to-day's events:
First raee--sIx and half furlongs-IAndsew
won; Leo II. second, Edward y. Third. inns
1898.
Second race--four and one-hsf farion6s-
Helen Rose won; Fearless second, VusseF
Stretch third. Time, o9A-
Third raoe---six aud three-querter furiongs.
Ecstasy won; yevay second, Planter sniro'
Time, 1:2UA.
Fourth race-one mile-rds GirI won; Pearl
Set second, Samaritan third. Time, 1913.
FIFTH raco-one and One-eighth miles-Now Of
Never won; Prather second, King CRAB sn'ro.
sixth race-four and one half furiongs-fre-
jols won; King solomon second, Clover thio'
Time, 1;0ih.
ENTRIES FOR TODAY.
First race-six and one-half furiongs, selling
ONE, III; Sir Lancelot, i07; Royalet, 1851
hssn 81 S so4 Rl,sS d. coin, iOa Soainss
100: Indian 101 Maid OF the Mist, 81.
Second race-seven turlonss, seliing-Davy
johnson, IFS; j. J. OBJ, Wyndorf, ssckensie,
no; Lancaster, l. j. D., Dover, Refund, cour-
tier, Jaokstaff, Charles Reed. Moreneld, Monte
Cristo, Philander, 100; Darling, 90.
Third race-four and one-han furlongs scii-
ing--Harry Russell, liz; Raymond, Biii Barnes,
los virginia Belle, Dingo. Little Grand, 100;
The Lion, Outright, Copperfeld, King Arthur,
104; Lits Discount, Durham, III Cameron, lo3;
Mayhowor, %.
| lng-Bargain, 1ls Chiefteln, 1t2; Cammncs'
Whitsnose, ITO; Fox Hin, los; kenesvuie.
100; Little Ella, 100; Rose Howard, loo
Fifth raco-one and one-cigbth miles--Lotion,
III Rcseberry, 107; King Idle, i0o; Sam d.,
| 80; Panama, 90; Salute, 81.
Sixth race-slx and one-duarter furiongs, seii-
| ing-Count Luna, kismet, 112; Veyay, Can't
| Tell, Gllmer, los; Edward ~, y. j. H., iOf;
| Lum, 1903; Tappahannock, i02; Souvenir, Paro-
| lima, 9s; Reve Dor, Mascot lnlly), 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
A Church Goes with Its Deposed Pastor.
Tliy telegrn oh 20 the Dispatchl

PITTsRURG, Pa, June lS.--Last night the
.ich and strong congregation OF tbs Allegheny
Reformed Presbyterian church, hev. D. ~
met and unanimously withdrew from the Re
formed Presbyterian Church, and Will seek adj
mission TO the United Presbyterian Church.
Among the ministers present were Rev. j. ;. ~.
sas; Rev. j. j. Huston, Of Belle Centre, o.; y.
II. Tense, Of Selma, Ala, the southern negro
missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church, and others OF that denomination. An OF
these endorsed the action OF the Allegheny
church. and the more than Inference Is that they
will also 20 from the Reformed Presbyterian
Church 20 the United Presbyterian Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
zoos OF s23 SUITS AT s13.
zoos OF SEQ SUITS AT s13.
zoos OF SIS SUITS AT s13.

-s1s- They are the kinds Of suits
BIB you WANT, and will want
-s13-- until snow flies. They are
-s13-- OUR MATCHLEss CREA-
-s13- TIoNs, SACK and CUT
-s13- AWAY SUITS that were
Sis made BY Us this season
-s13- and which We have been
-s13.- selling at s24, s23, s22,
-s13-- $40, and s18. There are
-s13- both light and dark effects
-sl3- among them-in the hand
-sl3- soonest Plaid, Check, Stripe,
--s13- and mixed patterns Of
-s13- CHEvIoTs AND CAssI-
--s13- MEREs.
--sl3- Where We lead othersTRY
--sl3- 70 follow-but the public
-s13- have been witnesses Of our
-s13- enterprising methods for so
--s13- many years that they can
-sl3- tell the ring Of the true
-s13- metal from all limitations.
Ill n ,Noonta
---s13- together on these special
-sI3- occasions that we have not
--s13- prepared a spread that will
s13- feast the most fastidious
-s13- taste. 1t takes STOCK to
-s13- have a suit sale. GOOD,
-s1s- HONEST QUALITIEs-and
-s13- BRIGHT, CLEAN, NEW,
-s1a- "IN-sEAsoN" GOODS. To
-s13- reach back into the past and
-s1s- pull to light parcel Of old
lib fashioned, shop-worn re-
-sl3- minders Of other days and
-s1s- give the collection the entie-
s1a- ing name Of bargain" Is
-s1s-- totreat lightly the apprecis-
-s13- ton and confidence Of an
-s1s- intelligent public. We are
s,a- above that-anfevery move
s13- made in that direction only
-s13- serves 70 throw stronger
Alb light on the MAGNIFl'
-s1s- CENCE of OUR OFFER
---s13-- ING.
-sls-- Take your choice-and
s1s--- weIoome-ot the thousands
-s1s- Of Suits we have to shO"
-s1s-- you. Not a price has been
s13- changed-and you know It
-s1S- because those Suits have
s1s-- been before you since the
-s13- season opened. Not pre-
--s1s- parasiOn has been made
-sl3- We've simply made up our
s1ss- minds tOhave this sale-and
s1s-- the thousands Of Fancy
-s1s-- Suits succume to our Will
813.
A, SAKS ( CD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
VICTOR NEWCOMB INSANE.
His Trouble Hereditary-His Crazy
Mothers Awful Performances.


New York, June 1S.-It was announced
to-day that ii. Victor Newcomb, one of
Wall streets Doldest spectators, has been placed
IN a private insane asylum. He Is not violently
insane, but - suffering from softening Of the
Draiu, and on the advice Of his physicians his
family have placed him In a retreat.
Mr.. Newcomb's malay is said TO be hereditary
His mother who had been a sufferer from KEEP
ionania, one day became violently insane and
attempted 10 Kill her Ave children. She sue
ceeied in throwing the three youngest Of her
children out OF the third-stOry window Of her
house In Louisville. They struck an iron railing
below and were instantly killed. Mrs. Newcomb
tried 90 Kill Victor and his brother, but
the childrens nurse had arrived lin time to
throw a mattress on the ground below
the window, so that the two boys were not killed
by the fall. The unfortunate woman was COM
mitted 10 the Mclean Insane Asylum at SOmer-
vile, Mass, where she was maintained by her
husband for thirty-iive years. The Kentucky
law did not recognize insanity as a ground for
divorce, but after his wife had been confined in
the asylum twenty-five years Mr.. NewcOmb pro-
cured a change in the statute which enabled him
TO obtain divorce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
Amy Officers from Civil Life.

T..av5T0S. June lS.-The names Of
--..- -el appointed 70 commissions In the
C. -- .iUl iife have been made public.
--- ..au are the following from southern
s,. the colleges al which military in-
- be- been impaired 10 them by army
--.. lawrence Z. Baker, Alabama, Ala
a r.ll.c Institute; John i. Manner,
.s-..-.I Agricultural College Of Mississippi;
-A..-A.e. Tennessee, University Of Ten
49, >I o.. ;he appCiutees are sons OF army
s-, ... seven, u whom three are army Oh
.-. are now attached 10 the National
--.- e. ,-a.s respective States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
PLAYED CARDS TO THE scAFFoLD.
Shocking End of Liquor-Law-B Breaking
Murderer.
M telegraph 10 nc DIspatch.l

10y 70 0I0EIFVIII'I
BRIDGEPoRT, CT, June 1S.-Jacob
Scheele, q German salOOn-keeper of New
Canaan, Ct, was hanged here to-day for the
murder Of Constable Drucker, Of New Canaan.
New Canaan is "nO-license" town, and DrucR er
went TO execute a warrant against Scheele for
violation Of the liquor law. Scheele saw Drucker
coming and shot him from a window before he
reached the house. Scheele made an unsuccess-
full attempt az suicide. He only disabled himself,
and was found surrounded by enough weapons
TO arm four men. He recovered from his wound
in time for trial The execution was attended
with no unusual incidents, but Scheele played
cards all night last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
Destructive Rain-Storin In lows.
FRY teIeRraph 10 the Dispatch.l

DEs MONIES, Iowa, June ls.-Reports from
ali over the State show that the rain the past
twenty-four hours has been exceedingly heavy,
aud some damage and loss Of life ara reported.
The Rock Island road at Casey Is washed out and
trains arc delayed. The town Ia inundated and
two girls are reported drowned there. Their
names are unknown. Lightning struck the In
sane asylum 1t Clarinda, but little damage WAS
done. Crops were damaged BY hall ana STOCK
killed by lightning in the vicinity Of Fort Dodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
Hyppolite's Removal DOUBTED Further
rpv teIegrauh 10 the Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, June ls.-Haitlen-Consul
price said to-day that there was not the slightest
foundation for the statement that ftesluehl
WTnpoIite had been shot; that he had received a
- 81 rom port-au-Prince OF later date than
the time OF the alleged shooting, and that MS al;
vices Indicated that everything was tranqull
there and that Government and business aHalrs
were being transacted AZ usuaI. ere nS pp;U -
mis- civ would have been notified OF the event
- "a hie ere this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
ANOTHER AND SON Ole SUDDENLY.
Colonel Hester's Terrible Affiiction-Peti-
lions Being signed for Pardons.
Especial telegram 90 the Dil

DAsvIILE, Va, June ls.-Colonel A. j.
Hester, q wealthy farmer OF Person county,
N, C., lost his son, boy Of nine years, last Sun
day, ON Monday his wife died, and he now has
another son at the point Of death. Dysentery
was tho cause OF the deaths.
Petitions are being circulated hero for signa-
lures 10 the Governor praying hts Excellency 70
pardon Robert Lindsay and Thomas Robinson,
convicted &C the last term Of the Hastings Court
OF malicious cutting anu sentenced 10 tue penl-
Tertiary for ono year.
petition IL also IN circulation asking for the
pardon Of James :. DoOley now an Inmate OF the
penitentiary from this place.
The amount contributed here to-day toward
the Jefferson Davis monument fund VIII reach
between two and three hundred dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19

Roth the method and results whea
svrun Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and 6 actS
.rlu vet promptly on the Kidneys
T iysr and Bowels, cleanses the syS-
TEN tenn efectually, dispels colds head o,
o o9iT and fevers and cures hablt1al
''or,si Syrup Of Figs is the
o oUIv'l remedy of its kind ever pro
d, pleasing to the taste and a e
o oonta5la to the stomach, prompt IN IN
G ~ sct;on and truly beneficial IN us
facts ~ a prepared only from the most ~
snoIf6, and agreeable substances, us Is
n raanv excellent qualities commend nat J.
70 ali and have made II Inc ii0S'
p0g gurup Of Figs is for sale IN oOc
hotties by all leading drug
a aist. y Any reliable druggist si1, VINO VINO
nav sasv not have it on hand WIN Pr
c @ay i L promptly for any . one s snU
wishes to try it DO not aO0'p'
substitute. ovoy,p m
CALIFORNIA rio SiR0T w.
shs FRANCISCO. ~ cxli yoex. ~
i0@snlii' ~ =. we-.4p,..a.AAi'lI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
ious'Dischsrges OF Conductors.
IRy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

WATERLOO, IA, June is.-The Illinois
Central railroad has begun a Wholesale dis
charge Of passenger and freight conductors ON
the four sections Of their Iowa divisions CEN
tring here. Twenty-nlne men are saidto be mark
cd for dismissal One OF the men discharged
has been In the service OF the company twenty
five years and two others nearly as long. No
cause Is assigned, the men simply being noiinod
that their services are no longer required. It's
supposed % DO the work VI spoilers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
,-- OF GENERAL ALBERT PIKE.
.as specially Interesting Devices-The
L. :. a beneficiary.
by telegraph to the Dispatch

by telegraph TO the Dispatch
g. .ser>5roS. June ls.-The will Of Gene
/ ..-- Pike, grand commander of the
49,. lire order OF Masonry OF the Southern
81. ION. was hlei to-day. lie leaves all arti-
+. F. -.---1-al'y 20 trustees Tor the benefit Of
-..r , which he was grand commander,
.-...- that If any Of his children attempt
.-..--. 'ls carrying ont Of this Oequest they
..'.f what IL devised 10 them. The fee TO
d. Is entitled IN the famous ChOctaw
d.. D.. leaves 10 bis two sons and daughter,
.f.- vssl estate In Arkansas 10 his son,
s.. The moneys IN the Treasury Of the
.--. s-s'a- arising IRON the sale under pro
!. b. ..-fs-atlon Of his property IA Little
F.. o. ..u be wills 10 the United States "that
--sv have an honest title thereto and no
..t ... trem ~ the proceeds OF plundering
-.r.- form Of law, and also the indebted
~ t-- United states 10 me for four horses
SHINE 10 the military service Of the United
.sa. .r N.l..r.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
TRIED FOR HIS LIFE SIX TIMES.
He Is Now Sentenced to imprisonments nj
Hard Labor.
[By telegraph TO the Dispatch

CHARLESTON, s. O., June is.-Robert
Jones, who murdered his father-in-law.
Mr.. Presley, and two brothers-ln-law, In Edge
field county four years ago, and who has been
tried for his life ak times, was convicted OF man
slaughter In the court In Lexington county on
Saturday last. TO which court his case had been
removed ON change Of venue. To-day Jones was
sentenced by Judge Frazer 10 imprisonment at
hard labor In the State ponitentiary for twensy-
one years. Jones has spent four years In Edge
neld-nounty Jail. In passing sentence judge
Frazer made allowance for these four years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-19
CERMAN FINANCES.
ra.as Iairest Years Behind Her ~
Economy the Watch-WOrd.

''DnotDy the Natch-Hor
A.t1-Amencsn cable 70 tho Dispateh-l
t.N. June l8.-In the upper house
rws,.an Diet today Herr Miguel,
10. Minister " finance, presehte9 10
a'susut, tue substance Of when ~ 40
itf LGsl accounts Of the current nhaA'
s4.d, give warning that the o0x7Ih-
i exercise caution, for, WINE an 100 W
~. Glow q possible surplus OF l@,oOV,VVV
10 whole a this sum would sD0n disap.
..e acrossing expenditures. lie aoae ,a
s .fil our fairest years behind us.
iea'usss lies In the prosperity ~ no. ~,
-. -aa this can only DO oDt4ineu W
'.reut. which have Just been MADE az, ano
'-- are sim Ia progress IN cOnneclloo
tlrJad system d the country holo,
aasier d Finance, the chbsi cu l,iA
I -- iaey SLOW an increased eSpenoi1u,to
-t b ~ 100000 marks over the ESTE
! .-se after some discussion, approSeo
---a Uet IuHtea.