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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
NORTH CAROLINA COTTON CROP.
Generally Encouraging Reports on De-
creased Acreage.

The Department of Agriculture at Ra-
la,ch. saws the New York WOrd, is In re-
CENT of adyices from entire cotton section
of North Carolina, which show that crop Is
looking badly and is making remarkably
little progress. Cool weather has been
great cause OF damage TO crop. Reports
show that cotton has suffered more than
onv other crop and is most backward of
all Cool nights during the past five weeks,
while effecting other crops very slightly.
anpear TO have been particularly injurious
10 cotton. Plants are small. as rule. and
stand is not average. There is general
complaint of damage by lice, this being
extremely unusual in North Carolina.
Reports state that increase IN acreage as
compared with last season is 10 per cent,
which is considerably less than was ex-
pocted.
Cotton on sandy lands has suffered more
than that on clay soils. 1t has gwen
farmers especial trouble to keep crop clear
of weeds.
There is less, interest in cotton than
usual and increased disposition to grow
food crops, the acreage of which Is steadlly
increasing. 1t Is very remargaole that cot
ton IN this season grows on slopes OF Blue
Ridge mountains and natures there as
early as anywhere in Piedmont section.
Reports, as summarized, show percentage
MS 10 condition of crop TO be considerably
less than last season at this date.
CaARIorTE. July 5.-Good stand; plants
are healthy; about ten days behind;
slight increase in acreage.
ELIZABETH CITY. July 6.-Crop an ave
rage in acreage and condition Tor past nve
years prospect far crop.
FAYrTrEyiLLR, July Crop decidedly
backward, the weed giving little evidence
of net yield anything like last year;
slYght incrense of acreage.
GoIpsBoRo', July 5.-Smallest weed at
this date in eight years and less promising.
Little, lousy, and langulshlng.
GAsroSIA, July Stand poor; plant
small; backward two weeks; improving
prospect three-fourths average crop or
less.
is-not looking well.
ton; full of hce; prospect poorest Tor
wears; acreage diminished.
LoUIsBURG, July 5.-Crop about ten days
late in Franklin county, but is IN good
condition.
LUMBrRros, July 6.-Crop two weeks
late: stand bad louise damaging; weather
too cool and wet; outlook gloomy.
NEwBERSE. July 5.--Crop well advanced
and doing finely under present weather.
blooms have appeared some days ago.
ROCKY Mourn, July 5.--Cotton and to-
bacco slightly below average, bat i'm
proving; peanuts. corn. and small gram
very good.
ScoTL,Np NECK, July 5.--Cotton crop Is
per cent. increased acreage over last year.
Forty per cent. below average growth. but
improving.
SNIrHFiELD, July 5.-Rains and cold in
jured crop; probaol y make hall fuii crop
or three fourths last years.
SgIIBY July 5.-Cotton dyspeptic !;
dWarfy. vet clean; 5 per cent. decline;
small damage from lice in sandy soils.
TARBoRo', July 5.-An acreage OF 80 per
cent. far below average; the stalk Is small
and sickly.
WILSON, July 5.-Owing to excessive
rains cotton crop is very poor; expected
yield 60 per cent average acreage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
The chrisrisn Ena~svorcrs.

MONTREAL. July 7.-Nor that all the Christian
Rndeayor delegates havo arrived, 10 IA admitted
by some OF the head men In ths convention 90 st
the attendance Is rather disappointing and that
$4,000 IS an outside number Tor the deie-
gater, but this 6etracts nothing rom the
enthusiasm, aud this morning all the y
O'Clock prnyor-meefings were well attended
and the tent ana hall we're comfortably
nIled. In the tent Rev "A. Rhodes, OF 81 lsouie,
prasided An open meeting was conducted on
tby sunday-ovenins service by Rev. j. A. Roul-
thaier, OF Indiana polls. kev. 5. V. ksrmarker.
An Enjeavurer from bombay, read paper on
"A Voice from India detailing Christtsn-kn-
dosyor work In tnat fsr-on land. treasurer
shay, O. Boston, condufei question box.
wsich was participated in by many OF the dele
gates present, 80,
Tnssprincipal interest centred In tho drill
hall, where the orators Of the mora ing were
Assem- bied. Tho DELEGATES marched to tue
meeting with banners Tying ani singing En-
desyor hymns Seven thousand people were
assembled Ia the drill-halI The papers read
were: Tho Pledge" by Herbert L. Dale, OF
Worcester, Mass. "Committee Work. by Z. A.
Hardy, OF Lsndsay, Ont "The Conservation
Meeting by Rev. r. n. Young, OF New Britain,
Conn; Observation-Disclosures Fellowship by
Rev. K. Dillon, OF Toronto, and The Christian
Endeavor society Typical Church Institution
by Rev Kerr y. Topper, OF Denver.
parade OF the nre brigade at noon wac W.T.
messed By thousands OF the delegates.
Committee conferences were held IN the city
churches this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Note. from tho Y. VI. G.. A.

The last OF the series 81 talks 20 young men
will he given Tomorrow afternoon At the Young
Mems Christian AssoC iaiioa Han ~. Rev. vs.. A..
Christian. The subject Will 10 "Oneness. y
These meetings have been largely attended.
The Young Mems Christian As 'oc alton Or
chestra had rehearsal last night. They VIII
probably give concert about the middle OF this
month.
State-S6cretary Williams and Onlce-Secrctary
Hsight wont to Norfolk yesterday on association
business Nj. Williams expects 20 GO from Nor
folk to Lynchbnrg. where ne will address the
young mons meeting tomorrow afternoon.
The Bible class started by General-Secreiary
Tibbetts last sunday morning was sell attend
ed considering The tact that N IL something new.
lie expects 10 get into tue class n number II
youngsters who do not attend the Sabbath
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
MEETING or WhEELMEN.
They Elect Oncers ana Transact Other
Business of Importance.

The semi.annual meeting of the Rich
,nond Cycle Club was held last night at
the quarters II the wheelmen on Grace
street. with Mr. G. W. Funston IN the
CHAIR.
The following officers were elected for
thv ensuing year G. ". Dunstqn, presl-
dent; i. Alexander Jones first vice-presi-
tcnt. n. +. Vaughan. second wee presi-
dent. Luther Cheatwood. third vice-presi-
dent; j. I. Tanner, treasurer; X. McC.
liuihugton, seer etary; G. NJ. Frschkorn,
captain: Gus Michebacner. first heuten-
INT. AID c. NJ. Wallace. second lieutenant
A committee consisting OF Messrs.
kclaap. Mchclbacher. and Temple was
appointed 10 inquire into tho adyisability
a. building "A special raeo-course lor the
local wheclmen.
At,,f the meeting the wheelmen par
tooa u hight refreshments and cooled the
IrIJr OF their enthusiasm with Ice-cream.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

ikepOrtcd tor Too blsphFrhl
July 7-Auction offerings on Change to-cay
50 packages and taksu 10. Highest, s2O !;
lowest $3.50; average, s6.i".
Private sales to-day; Wrappers. 20; darks,
l0-total 80 hogsnesds.
Internal-revenue collections Cigars and cigar
cites. s7O.s0: tobacco. s1,GJIso: special TAX,
s30O-tOtal, ~. 02S.60.
Mr.. A. J. Flynn, Of Aamesa, Col, was on
Change to-day.
Planters Warehouse had quite good sale OF
Ioy-grsde working stock to-day.
Wrappers sales were larger than usuai Today.
but no real demand was notceabIe. otner
Grades continue outlet. Prizes are unchanged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Concatenation of Crime.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. July 0.--Dayid Caven-
der, the wealthy farmer who Tuesday evening,
Ia the suburb OF Chattanooga. murdered X. H..
Reed, was arrested yesterday I'm q vacant room
where he was hiding. He acknowledged his
cr1me and the coroners Jury found him guilty,
duplicating James Irwin as On accessory. A
dramatic scene ensned. when the gray-haifed
father OF the victim confronted the slayer OF his
son. A telephone message says that Irwin was
shot ard killed yesterday by Reeds brother
near their home, In North Georgia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Florida Land-GraBt Sustained.
nv telegraph TO the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, duly In the case OF the
Florida Central aud Peninsula Railway Com
pAny the Secretary Of the Interior has afirmed
the decision OF Secretary Noble holding that the
grant OF MayI5, 1885, has not been forfeited
hy Any net OF tue South Florida Railroad Com
papy or its successors, and that no action has
been taken by the state denying TO the company
the benefits Of tho grant. lie therefore reyokes
the order suspending Lasts NOS. !, =, ana . Oh
tbe ian Is within the Gainesville land district.
Florida, selected on account OF the grant malo
by the act Of May II, 1856, and directs the issu-
ance Of patents thereon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Their Accounts Said to Have Been shor

Well-kpown young man OF this city en-
ployed in a large manufacturing establishment
rs bOOk-k II reported 20 have been re-
comfy found short in lis accounts and ASKED 10
resign his position. When -- WAS seen yes
terday no declined 20 talk on the subject frrther
than 10 say that tho young man was not now In
his employ.
Anemployer Of one Of the railroad companies
who filled position near Richmond recently,
left quite suddenly, ana II Is said that his ac-
counts we're no. found 10 be correct.
Nolegal steps will DO taken iD other case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08

Terrell. the above property, $500; Mamie W.
Htii 70 FRANK u. uni 34t l-6 feet on south slde
Hanover etreot, extending from Cedar 10 Rim,
e.: Henry karr's heirs 60 Commonwealth u
Virginia 1873 foot on First street, southwest
corner Byrd, 5000, %; Mario Is. Walker 20 n.
II. Pluelnacner ana Frank A. Biiley, aga feet
on west side Twenty.eixth street near u. and "a
feet on porth eide Cary street between Short
ana Harvey $4,000: zane to rBme. 80 feet on
north side Wiudcr street near Washington ant
90 feet on south side Taylor street. $4,000.
HenricO William Banks and vito 70 Lucy
Brooks Is feet west ado Thlrty-secon1
street near y, s400 James IL. Barton and vito
10 saeau N. and susan Daet. block 10, wanut
Hill $3.50: ,ssme 10 Rosa J. Renhart, block ~,
Walnut llnl $3.50: John Hushess devisces 20
Richard T. Soncare, trustee. 20 5S.lo0 sSres on
Williamsburg road. $4,000; Richmond Pcrpei-
ual Bailclng Loaa and Trdst Company to Rich.
ard Banks, 2OM feet on cast side Twenty.
seventh street noar V, $3.50; W. +. Ryan and
wife 90 Ellen Turner, % feet on Hatfield street.
600: Emanuel Ullman 20 Paramount Land
Company, q feet on west sido rweniy-second
street near ;, and 30 feet on Twenty second
street northwest corner q. e6O9.52; Joscph
Walierste.n and wife 10 faIrnount Land Com
pauy, % ieet on east side Tweniy-nrst street
near 4, e26gt7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
DEA rIfs.

DUKE.-Dled. at his residence. 1oy Ora
ham street. Fulton, at half-psst iO o,cloek
p M Jnly 18th, Mr.. MAsION L. DUKE;
oeed Il years 8 months and III days.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Baltimore papers please copy.
GORDON.-DIed, at her residence, No.
1926 Ashland street. on July oth, Az T. az.
Mrs. FI,MYRA GORDON. wife OK the Iats
Thomas Gordon; aged 30.
Call not back the dear departed.
Anchored safe where storms are o'eri
On the border land We left her
Soon 10 meet and part nc more.
When we leave this world OF changes,
Vixen we leave this world OF care,
We shall hnd our missing ioFen one
In our Fathers mansion TAR.
Fa,awell dear mother, sweet thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with PAIN
Farewell, till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.
yTis ours 10 miss thee all our years,
And tender memories Of thee keep;
Thine in the Lord TO rest. for 50
He giyeth His beloved sleep.
The funsral will take place from the
bnnss THIS Saturday MORNING at IL
o,cIoek. Friends and acqusintances re-
soectfully invited 10 attend.
oIIyFR.-Entered into rest, at her resi-
dance No. 2i5 north Madison street, 81
DIX o'elocx Z. ~, Mrs, MAkf Il. OLi'
YER. mother OF the late X 7. Oiiver' u
the sad year of her age. n
She was q devoted member OK tne Lesxn.
CO., wsthodist Episcopal church. She
iaavss TWO sous end one daughter ana a
,or.s CIRCLE OF friends and relatives 70
mourn their loss.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
n,n,n wh,ch none ever wske TO weep.
H. funeral will take place T0-MOR.
pnW Sunday EVENING at 8 O'clock.
T,ttle Washington and Pittsburg RAJ
sna Wheeling CIV. ya.) papers please
copy.
sNFAp.-Died, at 3l5 west Main street,
tsp n. July Z, 1898. FRANK W.. son o.
A. j. and N. A. Snead. IN the istn year OK
VI The b remains will be taken TO his fathers
residence. in Hanover county, on tns -
M Richmond. Fredericksburg lsna foso-
mac train TO-DAY (ssturssy..
wHITTAKER-Died. at her residence
No. sos west Clay street. July Q. ioT, 49,
p. NJ, in the hope OF oiissi mI lW~
s.,sy. after ter u P: Joba y iI'ni wsisssHsr 4
the leth year of her age. She leaves 90
voted husband aud SON to mourn snsn
'o5 Fnosral from Park Place church BUN.
DAY. July 9th. ct $50 7. NJ SaF'si -
Oakwood.
WRIGHT Died, Thursday night. July
a ,sas A. II O'Clock, at the residence OF
he, hnstsnd. as east Tenth street, nss-
chsstsr. Va. ANN. wife OF Aloeu r.
Wright' in the esd rear OF her sses
May her soul rest In peace
ra. IA acouaintn nces ere invited 10
| ..s.,d she funeral from the above rsse
Ssncr this (ssturdAy) MORNING., July
Ssh. Il II O'Clock. lntstmsns 81 AAsy
, cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08

AZ meeting OF citizens Of Shumskers pre-.
cinct, Honrico county, held on the 9th instant
cluD was organized favorable 10 the nomination
o. Colonel 4, \. Butoid for the goyernorship. The
following officers were elected: James Phillips,
president; Robert k. Smith. vice-president: Da-
Yid VI. Hall, se'Teiary, and a. W. Bal, sergeant
alarms. The club wlll meet every Thursday at
500 Z. NJ. at Ice Nan. Park and Cary streets
The Clay-Wsrd Actiyes, Of which MIR. Evan
Snead II president and =. II. G, CaDei, Esq,
secretary, will hold an important meeting at
Belvldere Han at $50 o'clock tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
UNI1Ys OFFICERS INSTALLED.
After she Ceremony the Guests Enjoy a
Hauauct and Good Speeches.

About 200 ladies' and gentlemen wit
,,-,sed the public installation of the Off
~. II Unity Lodge No. 50, |. o. o. f., at
loWei's Hall. on Church Hill, last eve
ing. Grand -MaSter-of-the-State Thomas
n. h,udlcr, assisted by District Deputy
Gr.ud-Masier Hill Montague. installed
-. following officers for the next
tItronths: -. s. Thompson, noble grand {;
e. ST. Leidy, vlce-eTand; George ]. Ball,
.,rc.rliug secretary; w. w. ChildIess.
financial secretary; George w. POckling-
s.u. treasurer; Robert A. Raper. chaplain.
After officers were installed the visiting
oaic,rs qua guests of the lodge repaired
90 toe hall below. where a banquet
was spread. If which all were
suut,d t. pariake. The following
were the toasts: Grand Lodge of
Nusuin. /. o. o. f." responded TO by
GIaud-Mastor Kendler; Our Grand Mas
J,r.' responded 10 by Grand-Representa-
tive George h. Davis; Odd-Fello wshIp"
responded 70 by SPECIAL Deputy Grand
Master George b. Jones. Of Capital City
lodge. lOl; Unity Lodge, No. So re-
ruonded to by District Deputy Grand
Na,tcr HIll Montague, OF Unity Lodge,
No So
After the responses 10 toasts the assem-
Nlage adjourned 20 their homes, highly
pleased with the evenings entertainment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08

Ie Roy Lewis, a colored youth, was before
'SOuue Tyler. OF Hcnrico, yesterday on seven
different warrants. charging him with malicious
assault, assault with Intent TO Kill, &c. lie was
represented 10y Lawyer Justis, who succeeded IN
having tho charges In nVe Of the warrants dis-
missed. Security for his good behavior ia tho
suu Of $500 Tas required in the other two.-
Constable Sanuels had the misfortune 10 have
his cart break down last evening. tie succeeded
in borrowing another wheel and wendsd his way
out into the rural wilds Of the county OF mystic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
INJURED ~ A COLLISION.
william Mitchelrs Arm Crushed and He
Otherwise Bruised.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
NEWPORT News, Va, July 7.-William
Mitchell. Chesapeake and Ohio brake
man. was seriously injured in collision
which oceurred In the yard here las I
night at half-past 10 o'clock.
Mitchell was sitting on the pilot OF En-
CINE No. II, which was engaged az shifting
cars. The locomotive was approaching a
train Of freight-csrs which stood near the
Observation-Disclosures crossing. Suddenly
the engine crashed into the train and
Mitchell was thrown off. His arm was
badly mashed and he was otherwise in
jured. The collision smashed the car and
did considerable damage TO the locomo-
tive
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
. T.r,,fIc Fight at windsor.
rcorreacOndoncc OF tho Richmond DisDu

TJOTftIBUIIUUIITV " s'1' THU III '7I't-7'''
WINpsog, v. c., Jolly III. W. Butler, car
penter. and Thomas Bryant, a negro barber, had
q terrible FIGHT yesier'iay morning. Ihey i0usht
Win uieces OF scantling, and Bryant got hold OF
Butler and bit several places on bis arm TO the
bone and cut him severely on the head with
piece OF scantling. -
Tnonas Uaggard. n prominent farmer. az
years Old, died al mis- residence. near Hixteud,
yesterday. 60, ,-,
Thomas Perry, prominent farmer, living
near Hnggsrd's MIL lost his liitle son, years
OF age, yesterday BY bilous-feVer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08

averaging higher. July sdvancsd ~. aud ssp-
tesnbex advanced ~, but lost most Of bsfose
Gloss. Pork vas almost entirely neglected, tut
tho Clique took care fnst tboss who Required shem
should pay well for thetf purchases Lard sd-
vsneed Acc sud ribs 27y<c., bus lost respective.
~ 12h ana 1jc. OF tho gain. Pork closed nosnl-
nslly loo. higher than last night
Casb quotations.: ffour dull, prices gene
rally shaded; No 2 spring wheat Csc No.
corn, 4lt<c. No z oats. 29a20tzc. Nssspotk.
s1e.35aei9.37j<s Lard, ss9y5<a99.g5. Short
shoulders tpoxed), ss.75asp. chost-slsar sides
tbexcdl, % 50at9.75. whiskey, ella.
the leading Injuries ranged - follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
sumatra Tobacco Seized.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July IA special agent
OF the Treasury Department yesterday seized
nearly 800 pounds OF tobacco which had frau
duIently passed BY tho castom-housc at Ogdens-
burg. n. T., as fllers when u Was me nnes.
snmatra leaf used only as wrappers. Ii Is said
that the losses Of revenue 70 the government by
these Canadian importationa- covering num-
Der OF years, will amount TO over Sl,OOO,OOO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Normal College Anniversary.

BASIC CITY. VA, July The tenth anniver-
sary OF the Normal College was held Ia their
hall last night and proved TO be grand sue
cess. There was a very large and apptecatiye
audience In attendance, who we're treated 20
some fine speeches and essays by the students.
Misses Alexander and Stone played a beautiful
duet on the piano, which was enjoyed by those
present. and the College band furnished some
splendid music. Professor q. W. IiOenshel is 10
70 congratulated upon the success OF this tine
school. whore young ladies and gentlemen pre-
pare themselves for teachers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

New YORK. July THE tendency OF prices
al the Stock Exchange to-day vas upward.
Tho yolume OF business was small. the sales
footing up only 1o3, 900 shares. bat as che bears
showed a disposition to cover the market ruled
on higher range. The upward movement " As
assisted by an advance In American securities
at London and by the absence OF important
mercantile or bank failures a. home.
INCREASED NUMBER or ORDERS.
While the dealings we're largely for profess
sional accounts tho commission houses were Oh
most unaDimous In reporting an increased num-
Der OF orders for fractional and tall lots for in
vestment New jersey Central moved up "a,
Manhattan, 2L: New England. rs. aud the
general HAT anywhere from u 10 n per cent
Final quotations wore a to " below tie highest.
except In tue case OF Manhattan, which reacted
Ia per cent. NatiOnal C0rdage fell on from
81 TO IA aud later advanced TO S1s.
Tue CLOSE STEADY.
The market was not affected TO any great ex-
tent by the rise 10 the rate for money, AMI
closed steady In tonc
koYRY-ExCHkNGB-B0Nps
Money on call more active. ranging from O 20
20: last loan at q, and closing offered at q per
cent. Prime mercantile paper, 6a10 per cent.
Sterling Exchange steady posted rates,
s4s3lSas4.Sjls; commercial bills, shsl>as
$i.s4.
Government bonds strong State bonds dun
Railroad bonds tirmer
sub-Treasury balances: Coin, $40, lac, 900 (;
currency, sl3002.000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08

deusnds onthe liver. Ifsudering with Ind.
eestion or troubled with Malaria, that tired
worn-out feeling. you will consider ire
worth very little. But when relieved OF
these by taking simmons Liver Regulator
you viii count life blessing and keep the
Regulator on hand for any sudden sttsck
OF biliIousncss and Sick Hesdsche; Ar
active liver makes life . delight, Don't
foxess ths Reeuister with the red -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
Atianta's Monetary Sentiments.

ATLANTA. GA, July THE Atlanta Clearing
House to-day adopted the following resolutions
RssoiUed, That we favor the unconditional
repeal Of what Is known as the Sherman silver
purchase act; that we oppose any further com
age OF silver with the present ratio 10 gold, and
that we favor the coinage Of all silver which can
be used by the people OF this country, provided
each dollar coined shall contain enough silver to
bring 100 cents of gold in any market In the
world.
Rssolred, That We favor the repeal OF the 10
per cent. tax on Stats-bank notes, provided
suitable national or state legislation be enacted
which will make any future issue Of notes as safe
and good s. tho national bank notes are at pres
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
The Hastings Court.

=, ouly two cases we're tried 10 the Hastings
toan yesterday.
eainael horfyveather, charged with malicious
I-Snu.t WAS convicted and sent 70 the peniteo-
tary Tor two years,
Fat. Wihs. charged with resisting police
oI.oei ~ lne discharge Of bis duty, was hoDt 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
SILVER PURCHASES RESUMED.
One Hundred Thousand Ounces Taken
by Uncle Sam at ~.
fpu.oto.ro,h % ,hn Oiapot,bl

WisuISGroy, ID. c., July Tbs Urea
surv Department resumed the purchase OF
silver bullion to-day, buying 10000 ounces
at 70. The offers aggregated 1,27o,OOO
ounces at tho same price "a that paid. but
all offers beyond the 100000 ounces pur-
chased were declined. The price of silver
bullion in London to-day was thirty-four
and a fraction pence. which, at the ex-
change rates. made the New York price
ward. and IL is believed at the Treasury
Department that the price of silver next
Monday in London will be lower than 1t
was TO-DAY, This is the explanation why
so little of the amount offered was pur-
chased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-08
rnnnrnInf Nirs. Clash.

Tho funeral o, Mrs c. V. Clash took place
Iron The GrGce-sireei Baptist church yesterday
sitrrnOOn At o'clock. Thege was O very large
attendance and the foTGl offerings we're pro-
Ease AMI exquisite IA desgn. The services were
c,u1urged hy Rev. DR.. Hatcher who In brief
address alluded most tOuchingly to the beauti-
tul bnsiisu character Of the deceased. Thei n-
tcfl4Vut was at Hollywood.