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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

CHAOS IN COSTA RIGA.
Inc FINANCES Greatly Disturbed-Yeiiow
Fever In Port LImon.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, August A.
man adVlces from San Jose. Costa Rica.
ceu.'dl america, report a disastrous
state or affairs there. Throughout the
repuDhe there Is a financial panic. caused
Dy the condition Of the silver market.
fallures nave been numerous and more
are expected. Among the houses which
nave gone TO the wall are the following:
Juan /. DeDough. Munoz d Viualon.
Jose Munoz. Jesus Pinto. Cubero & Co,
Echaudy & CO.. Francisco n SoIera.
Fernando Gtvicochea x Co. J. Farmer
Eoantala q Co. These firms are all prom
inent, and their liabilities are very large.
All business Is very much depressed. and
no change Is looked for until some action
is taken that will render the monetary
system more stable
A most significant occurrence I'm fnan-
cial circles Is the embarrassment OF the
Costa Rica Bank. formerly and better
known as the Banco De La Union. Its
notes are no longer accepted I'm CONNER
cial circles. The fact OF its being In
difficulties has been disseminated through
out the country by General Ventra car
azo. and it is feared that ;he promulga-
tion Of it's trouble will have a bad effect
on other financial Institutions.
Yellow fever is reported 20 be raging
at Port Bimon, on the Atlantic side. and
with such fatal effect that half of the
population have fallen victims to the
disease. Among the dead are three ply
sicians, who had been sent 20 Port Limon
by the Government 20 assist in checking
the Epidemic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
PRACTICAL KFFEcr or GEPEAI.
Senator Lodge Says 1t VIII Bring Money
From Abroad and Hoards From Hiding.

From Abroad and Hoards From Hiding.
BOSTON, August 4.-Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge will leave for Washington
Saturday Speaking OF the probability
Of repeal Of the purchasing clause Of
the Sherman law he said to-day:
Il think Congress Will repeal the pur-
chasing clause, although 1t may not be
done quite so promptly as is hoped here.
II an attempt is made 20 unite with the
repeal any other measure IN the nature
Of a compromise of an affirmative cnar-
acter il will lead TO intermediate debate,
and repeal win be likely 10 be defeated
II do not in the least under-rate the
necessity for some affirmative measures s
in regard TO the currency. Something
ought TO be done looking 10 the sale OF
the silver bullion In the Treasury, under
proper limitations. for gold. Some amend
ments ought also 10 be made 10 the
national bank act But these measures
can wait. and can be much better handed
after the repeal is disposed or
THE practical effect Of the repeal OF
the purchasing clause VIII be 10 remove
The distrust which now exists abroad,
aud the fear which they there have that
,ve are going on TO silver basis. When
this fear is removed money will now from
r.ondon. where the rate Of interest IS
very low, 10 New York, where the iate
Of interest is very high. and money rates
viii at once begin to grow easier IN TINS
country. AS soon as that comes about
The vast sums OF money which are now
boarded all over the United States Will
come forth from their hiding places, ana
this will cause a still further decline In
the rates OF money and bring "A great
relief 70 business. This is the practical
effect. it seems 10 me. OF repeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
MR.. BUSBEES DENIAL
PLANK REPEALIN0 THB TAX DID
NOT CREEP INTO THs PLATFORM.
IL Was Suggested by Him to the Commit-
tee on Resolutions Mt the Democratic
National iConvention-ssd Accident.

RALEIGH. N. c., August i.-SpecaI-
Mr.. +. II. Busbee, OF this city. who
was a member for North Carolina on
the committee on resolutions at the Dem
ocratic National Convention at Chicago,
and who was the first member OF She
committee who suggested a plank de-
manding the repeal Of the tax upon State
bank currency. to-day wrote a letter
TO Colonel Charles II. Jones. OF the
New York World. who was chairman of
the committee, asking him to deny the
statement just published In the World.
accrediting Judge Holman with saving
In an interview that that plank crept
INTO the platform without the knowledge
OF the committee on resolutions. and that
the chairman so stated TO him. As a
matter of fact IT was put In through
Mr.. Busbee's efforts after full dis
cussion.
Yesterday afternoon, on the farm OF
Peyton Moore, on Silver creek. Wilkes
county. while several boys were attack
ing wasp nest, one OF them, while run
ming out OF the way Of the wasps. stuu-
bled and fell upon an open knife which
he had In his hand. and the blade pene-
trated his heart causing immediate
death.
Another large party Of North Caroli-
mans. including n number OF teachers
and their friends. has been made up 10
20 TO Chicago on a special vestihule
train via the Seaboard Airline next
Tuesday. handsome train has been se-
cured for them from the baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
A negro man OF THIS city named John
Smith was run over and killed. by train
at Henderson last night.
During the last week about $1,000 II
old six per cent bonds have been brought
into the State Treasury TO be funded into
four per cent. consols. This Is the larg-
est amount received for many months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
sTTLL GOING EAsTWARD.
Colorado Miners Annoy Farmers and
Railroad Employees.

TOPEKA. KANs.. August 1.-The ex-
cdus of Colorado miners continues
through Kansas. proving a heavy burden
to the Western farmers and a source OF
great annoyance 10 the railroads. the
tramp trains on several railroads carry
from two Numbered % four hundred each
day going east. and the regular trains
are still besiegcd by idle and destitute
miners, who are determined TO get out
Of the country.
The crowds are so great I'm Denver
that the first-class passenger trains ire
quently back away from the depot and
then run through the station at fun
speed In order TO prevent men from
jumping On.
Trains that refuse 70 stop are pelted
with rocks and clubs In some instances.
The trains are accompanied through
Kansas by soldiers to avoid any
interference with the regular travel by
these nying laborers. Kansas farmers
are feeding them along the route when
ever they are able 10 DO so, and many
Of the men have accepted work on
farms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
10 COLLECT PromIssory Votes.

MILWAUKEE,, WIS, August 4.-There
were sensational developments to-day re-
gardng the Mitchell Bank. Washington
Beck, q receiver OF the Wisconsin Ma
rine and Fire Insurance Bank. has begun
suit I'm the superior court against Jonn
J.. Mitchell, David Ferguson and John
Johnson 20 collect prOmissary notes made
May p. 1893 which aggregate @O,OP
The notes given by Senator Mitchell ag-
gregate 10000, and those by Johnson
and Ferguson $4,000 each. These notes
were I'm the hands Of the bank at the
time of the appointment Of receiver
The ndles have never been paid. They
were not secured by collateral; they were
merely a promise 10 pay.
The Northwestern National Insurance
Company has brought suit against John
L. Mitchell for 10000, which represented
the compauys funds IN the bank at the
time OF the collapse. Mitchell is a direc-
tor of the company and be IS held per-
sonally responsible for the funds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Fifty Yenrs' Service.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. August 4-To-
day the State Bar Association Of Ala
bama, through its executive committee
called az the supreme court-rooms and
extended congratulations to Chief Justice
George w Stone. 10 was occasioned by
the completion Of fifty years service by
the distinguished jurist on the bench OF
the State circuit and supreme court A
number Of speeches were made, including
one by Governor Jones. Judge Stone was
deeply moved by the tribute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
SMALL CURRENCY pLENrIFUL.
All Demands VIII Bc Supplied by the
United States Treasury.

WASHINGTON. August 4.-Treasury
officials state that the Treasury is pre-
pared 10 supply all the small currency
wanted and the lack OF such cur
roncy IN certain sections Of the coun-
try Is accounted for by the supposition
that all money is scarce or that the
banks have failed 10 procure Of the Treas
ury the small notes needed for home con-
sumption.
At no time in recent years has so much
small money been sent to New York and
the lack Of small notes there cannot be
aS,ounted for. except on the theory that
much Of II IS being boarded by those who
receive IL, thus Withdrawing It from cir
culation.
Il Is also stated at the Treasury Depart
ment that there IS no likelihood Of the
resumption Of the issue Of the gold certi1-
Gates until the free gold stands from
seven 10 ten millions above the reserve.
Their issue can only be authorized by the
Secretary OF the Treasury. who has not
vet given any instructions I'm that direc-
ton. The free gold is now nearly 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
KINGS COUNTY or IN THr corr
while TammanY Hall Men Get New Ap-
poiutments at the Navy-Yard.

NEW YORK. August 4.-Several en-
ployes were discharged at the Brooklyn
navy-yard yesterday. and the axe is ex-
pected to fall again to-day. A number or
new appointments were made. and all
the plums went to Tammany Hall men.
out OF a dozen appointments made in two
days the Kings County Democracy has
received no recognition. The employees
who were discharged yesterday were all
in the construction department. and the
positions were worth from s. 70 S a day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
An ApDeal Ordered.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August 4.-The
Department OF Justice has ordered an
appeal from the decision Of Judge Davis.
in Southern California. that the deport-
ing section Of the Geary Chinese act Is
unconstitutional.
Attorney-General Maxwell has directed
United States Attorney Davis. at Los
Angeles. To represent the Government
when the case on appeal comes up for
argument. This appeal may cause the
whole matter 10 be again brought be-
fore the Supreme Court with a full bench.
with Justice Harlan back, and Justice
Blatchford's place supplied BY a new ap-
rointee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
srAGNArIOS or BUSINESS.
Several Manufacturing Establishments
Close Their Doors.

Close Their Doors.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 4.-The
wcrsted goods mandatory Of John
Bromley & Sons closed last night on ac-
count Of the depressed condition OF trade.
Three thousand employees are affected.
Tonight DOak & Son. worsted manu-
factLrers, will close their mill for the
same reason. Eight hundred employees
will be thrown out Of work. Jonn Blood
x Bros. hosiery manufacturers, nave
closed their plant. Five hundred men
and girls are idle Numerous other
manufactures Of this class viii be
worked on short time.
SCRANTON. PA. August 4-The
Scranton Lace Manufacturing Company
temporarily suspended work in all its
departments. except the finishing, on
account OF the depressed market Nearly
four hundred operatives are affected.
MACON. GA, August 4.-The Central
railroad cut down the shop force here
to-day. dischareng 100 men. A general
reduction of forty per cent. throughout
the system is looked for.
ST. LOUIS. MO, August 4.-The Ham
ilt0n-Br0wn shoe factory, located at
Twentieth and Locust streets, suspended
operations this morning temporarily,
owing 10 the depression Of business,
throwing 500 men and 900 women and girls
out Of employment.
CHICAGO. August 4.-James II. Walker
& Co. dealers in general dry goods and
one OF the largest and best known firms
in the city. confessed judgment In Judge
Windes court to-day on note Tor $',i5o
I'm favor Of Edward Noah. Shortly after
the rumors Of the past few days TO the
effect that the company was embarrassed
were confirmed IN the formal petition
for the appointment Of receiver. So
far as developed at the outset the sus-
nonsion Of business. as indicated by the
application OF a receiver, involves HOO,-
600. The firm succeeded 10 the Chicago
business Of 4. n. Stewart & Co, Of New
York. some years ago and did both whole
sale and retail business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Poid RaBk Rohber.

DULUTH MINI, Aug. A bold at
tempt was made yesterday TO rob the ST..
Louis County Bank. a man came into
the bank and saw a package containing
$4,000 within reach lie wIote a demand
for the money and passed 1t through the
window to the cashier, displaying gun
The cashier dropped down behind the
counter. and, by crying for help, fright
ened away the amateur bank robber
who escaped The work was evidently
new TO the would-be Jesse James.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

WASHINGTON, d. c., August 4.-Pri-
vate adyices later. and apparently more
authentic than those received by the
State Department as to the movements
of the Behrlng Sea arbitrators. have
reached this city
Senator Morgan cables his son that II
will be impossible for him 10 leave Paris
before August 18th. This is a postpone
ment Of two weeks beyond the time or
iglnally set for his departure. Several
DAYS ago the Senator booked himself
for passage on q steamer sailing August
5th. and this was taken as sign that
the verdict Of the arhitrators would be
rendered this week From the language
OF his cablegram il seems that he Is
doubtful whether the arbitrators will
have finished their duties even upon the
lQfh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

While was in the hospital my brother-in-
law. John Lumbert. searched the house
for the money.
He was ordered out and afterwards
burned the house. My wife and twins
perished In the fire. Lumbert got the
money and fed. He was caught In Mil
waukee, Wis. taken back 10 California
and sent TO State prison for life. Then
my boy ana ], both pennlless, started on
our walk East / was advised 10 ask the
Germ an Consul In Now York TO send us
home. Ii took US four months and four
teen days TO walk from San Francisco,
and we were often without food"
The police gave Slosser lodging I'm the
city hall and some clothing. Captain
Hayes will see tho German Consul The
captain thinks Slossers story is true
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
TUO BRITISH FLEETS 1SIRdf.
An Awkward Hitch In the Naval Man
nuyres on the Irish Coast.

LONDON, August 1T is suspected
that there is a hitch In the British naval
manoeuyres of the Irish coast.
The blue feet, after coaling at Queens
town. sailed yesterday morning In search
OF the red fleet.
The latter is reported cruising up and
down the Irish Sea and ST. Georges chan
mel looking for the blue fleet.
The Admiralty has ordered that the ma
noeuvres cease at 6 o'clock this evening.
The order has caused general surprise. as
Il had been arranged that they should
stop at 10 o'clock on Sunday night
The reason for the change Is not stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
RTorING IN NORTHERN IrALY.

Peasants Resist Efforts To Stamp out
PhvlIoNern.
ROME. August 4-The Minister Of Agri-
culture. with the view Of stopping the
ravages of phyllCxera. recently ordered
the destruction Of vineyards covering a
large area I'm the Province Of Novara.
The peasants losing employment
through these steps began TO riot. Many
were injured I'm conflicts with the police,
and large number were arrested.
Troops have been sent TO the scenes OF
disturbance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
pun's Review Of the Trade.

NEW YORK. August 4.-Dun's review
Of the state Of trade will say: Demorali-
zation In speculative markets mas been
followed by more healthy tone, and
heavy imports Of gold inspire hope that
the monetary troubles may dbat'.
Bank failures have been almost as
numerous this week as for either OF the
two preceding weeks, but few have
been Of more than local importance. The
western States show greater distrust or
weakness than other sections. out OF
1i9 banks failed since March, five were
In Eastern States forty-eight in South
crn and Isl I'm Western States. Failures
Of National banks numbered hfty-eight;
Of State oaks seventy-nine, ani Of prl-
vate banks sixty-seven
Failures during the week number f3S
in the United States. against 100 last
year. and thrty-four I'm Canada. against
twenty-four last year. The West con-
tributed most largely 10 the number Of
failures. 37 being reported from that
section. I'm the East there were l55. and
in the South foity-six There were three
failures Of a million or more, two at
Chicago. due 20 the break I'm the pork
deal, and ole in New York city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

TRENTON, MO. August 4.-Joseph A.
Howell was executed by hanging here to-
day az 10 o'clock for the murder OF Mrs.
Nettlo Hall and four children near Brook
field. Mo, on January 18Th last.
HOUSTON, TEX. August 4-lhis morn
ing at 1885 Walter f. Shaw. the murderer
OF his mother and aunt. was hanged In
the courtyard here in expiation of the
crime. He was cool 70 the last moment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
No Rise i'm Lead.

ST. LOUIS. August 4.-The closing Of
the silver mines has not so far had the
stimulating influence on the lead market
that was looked for. To-day lead sold al
S2.97 10. the lowest price touched In for
ty-fve years. The cause assigned is the
financial depression Buyers are purchas-
ine as little as possible, and as large
stocks are on hand and shippers anxious
10 obtain money. a declined resulted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

AKRON. OHIO. August six hum
dred OF the depostors Of the Akron saw
ings Bank assembled last evening IN
Columbia Hall, and unanimously agreed
IN n plan whereby the institution viii
be enabled 10 discharge the receiver and
omen its doors for business next Monday
morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
p -.linlnary Examination.

CANTON. MISS. August 4.-Ihe pre-
lminary trial Of Malcolm Cameron FOR the
murder of r. G. RCtdebush was called
to-day. Cameron entered a plea OF not
guilty Of the charge. The state intro
duccd the dying declaration Of the de-
ceased as testimony. In this declaration
the statement is made that he Roude-
bush) was only kissing the girl Cameron
was sent before the circuit court. his
bail being fixed at $4,000. which was
given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Home Again.

BLOOMINGTON. ILL, August r.
Vice-Presldent and Mrs Stevenson and
party arrived home last night from their
trlp To the Pacific coast. Mr.. Steven
son leaves tonight for Washington. Mrs:
stevenson is somewhat fatgued. and VIII
not accompany her husband. she VIII
remain here till next fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Sllnf Himself.

CHICAGO. ILL, August 4.-Nelson Van
Kirk. board Of trade operator shot
himself 10 death this afternoon IN MS
office in the Rialto building He was
seycnty-nve years Old. and was mem
Der Of the firm of VanKirk K osten' wnicn
went bankrupt about a month ago. amer
the failure he had rcorganized his aftairs
and resumed trading, but was again forced
10 the wall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Lord Randolph Churchill M.

LONDON. August Lord Randolph
Churchill has gone 20 France. accompl-
MED BY his wife. II is said that he Is
seriously III and that II will be long be-
fore ne is seen in England in public again.
An intimate friend OF his family said
last night that Lord Randolph's nervous
system Is shattered.
There seems little doubt that he Is
seriously broken In health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
DISCOFEKED IN TIME.
Rail Taken Out by wouid-Be Train
Robbers.

ST. LOUIS. August 4.-News was re-
tempt TO wreck and rob a Wabash train
this morning near Atlanta. Mo.
A rail was taken from the track by
the criminals, but its absence was dis
covered by the son OF the station agent
who tagged the train, preventing the
wreck and intended robbery. The rail-
was replaced and the train proceeded at
ter an hour or so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Bradstreet's Report.

NEW YORK. August 4-Bradstreet's
tomorrow will say.
Good crop prospects South lend 20 pro-
duce more hopeful feeling at Nashville,
Atlanta, New Orleans. Little Rock, Hous-
ton and Galveston. No currency scarcity
is noted at Charleston or Mobile. Banks
at Memphis, Galveston. New Orleans,
Birmingham and Richmond appear 10
regard the new national bank currency
issue as a promising relief. Currency is
scarce at birmingham. but confidence
since the bank failure is returning. At
Louisville, whore recent bank embarrass-
ments disturbed trade confidence Is being
restored. though the volume Of business
is small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

CHICAGO August 1.-THE Chicago Title
and Trust Company has been appointed
receiver for the Nacirema Hotel, a
Worlds Fair enterprise at Grand Cross
ing The company was organized with
500 900 capital. but has not enjoyed a lu-
crative patronage. and has no funds
now with which TO pay its debts. The
court is asked TO dissolve the company
and wind un the business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

MOBILE. ALA. August 4.-The direc-
tors of the Coal Creek Coal Company
met here tonight 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Gaylord B. Clarke,
late vice-presldent Of the company Or.
q /. CHAMPION. OF Mobile. was elected
vice-president and Thomas Mcdonald di-
rector
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05

WASHINGTON. August 4.-The Treas.
ury Department to-day purchased 10.-
900 ounces OF silver NJ 72c. an ounce. an
advance OF l Lice. an ounce over the
price paid Wednesday. The oners To-
6av amounted TO $4,000 ounces The pur-
chases thus far aggregate 10000 ounces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
ar.. Neyer Tnken 20 New York.

DETROIT. MICH. August 4-petec-
tives Won Gerichten and Trainor' OF the
New York Police Department, leit this
afternoon. via Toledo. with Mrs Henry
G. w. Meyer. wife and alleged accomplice
Of the alleged wholesale poisoner Dr.
Meyer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. August s.-For
Virginia: Light rains and fog on the
coast. fair In the interior. warmer. light,
variable winds.
For North Carolina: Occasional ught
rains. variable Winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
Silver Orators.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., August i--spe-
cial-Judge Kerr OF Colorado. spoke for
a short while az Lilesvile in Anson coun-
~ this afternoon. General Weaver
speaks tomorrow. or rather he IL an
nOunced to DO 50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
RANCE on THERMOMETER.

Range OF Thermometer at The Times
Office yesterday. August fth:
"A. NJ, 70. u NJ, "a: T. 81, Is; r.
NJ, Y; p. NJ. 70; midnight. 70. Average.
IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
GONE TO THE WfIL.
Quite Number OF Banks Suspend
Business.

MUNCIE, IND. August 4.-The Citi-
zens' National Bank. one OF the oldest and
soundest banks In this city suspended
business this mor1ing. WithIra yals o.
deposits and inability TO realize on paper
IS the cause President Kerwood claims
mis- assets as two TO one. Three other
banks in the city are preparing for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
SAYS M WALKlD FEom frisco.
A. Unfortunate Old Man and His SON
Reach Hoboken.

NEW YORK. Angus. 4--Lambert slos-
ss' and his twelve-year-old boy William
walked into the noboken poiIce-station
lAsi nisht ana asked for lodgings. Slosser
tali De- had lived al No. n Main street.
H1h ftarcisco, Cal, and had waikei
aci9ss The continent on his way to Ger
many.
9.'saer said. Il came from Wiesbaden
SoYll year ago. and located in San
-I'N'ih'o j worked two months. and
~ iatniaily injured and went TO o
no.p.ial brought from Germany 81, ,355.
sAlcA intended TO invest in a home.
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out IL Is assumed that the Admiralty re-
tafds the encounter OF last week in the
irish Sea as having determined the sue
cess or failure Of the scheme Of opera
tions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
More Gold From Abroad.

NEW YORK. August I.-The Augusta
Victoria, which arrived to-day. brought
$4,000 IN gold.