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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
WILSON TARIFF BILL.
Consideration In Committee Finished-Tax
on Cigarettes 81. 80 Per Thousand.


WASHINGTON. d. c., December l3.-
The Ways and Means Committee this af
ternoon finished their consideration Of
the Wilson tariff bill On motion Of Mr.
McMlllin II was ordered 10 be sent TO the
House next Tuesday with a favorable
recommendation. Chairman Wilson hopes
to have his report ready by that time.
The minority report Is fairly outlined.
and although the Republicans have asked
further extension of time in which to
prepare their report, it is expected that
they, too, will be ready by that ds'e.
The tax on cigarettes Will be increased
TO $50 per thousand.
The subcommittee on internal revenue
will hold an all-day session tomorrow.
and hope to be able to report their con-
clusiOns regarding an increased tax on
playlng-cards and the full scope Of the
proposed income-tax. 1t is not expected
that these schedules will be finished by
next Tuesday They will probably be
reported TO the House a little later In
the week.
Gill-netting in the Wilson bill was made
dutlable at o per cent The fine thread
Of which the netting Is composed is placed
at 80 per cent. II has been decided to
equalize both by fixing the rate on gill
netting at 30 per cent ad valorem.
The pressure on the Democratic mem
bers Of the Ways and Means Committee
to modify the rates OF the existing bill
Is unprecedented in the history Of tariff
legislation OF late years. Not only are
the corridors filed from morning until
night with the representati."S Of
ed interests seeking an audience with the
committee, but members OF Congress nh
10 e-gfl.
20 represent the wishes of constituents
who either cannot come or recognize the
futility Of doing so.
Congressman Bourke Cochran. Of New
York succeeded to-day In securing an
audience with Chairman Wilson for John
Sloane. Of New York. who was accom-
panied by James +. Hope and John G.
:. Davis. of Philadelphia. The three had
a ten-minutes' interview with Mr.. Wilson
regarding the duty on linoleum
Representative John Dewitt Warner,
0f New York, had n conference with seve-
raj members of the committee to-day,
asking for reduction of the duty on
still wines. The present rate Is % cents
gallon unbottled. Mr.. Warner says
large part OF these wines are retailed for
a sum largely below the duty. and that
a tariff Of 20 cents a gallon is prohibitive
Of the cheap grades. Upon the higher
grades it is not so noticeable. He wants
The committee 10 make the duty 80 cents
a gallon or substitute an advalorem rate
that would cut out that figure. lie argues
that a duty Of 20 per cent. would largely
increase the revenues and benefit both
the trade and the consumers.
Such members of the committee as were
spoken with recognized the force OF this
argument, but they are obviously afraid
that the temperance element Of the coun-
try will protest against any action on
their part which, while largely reducing
the duty on foreign liquors. still leaves
heavy tariff on many Of the actual ne
cesslties Of life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
The AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
An Additional Gift of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars.

WASHINGTON. y. G., December Il
Az the annual meeting to-day OF the
BOARD OF Trustees OF the American Uni
versity. In this city. gift OF SlVo'oOo was
announced by the chancellor Bishop
Hurst. This Is an addition TO the site,
now valued at $4,000. and the pledges OF
$4,000 for building and endowment p'o-
NtOUsly secured. .,,
The meeting was important on account
Of changes from the act OF incoIiof %liol
under the general laws OF the DIs1f1c'
~ Columbia to the liberal charter grant
cd by the last Congress and approves by
President Harrison -.
There were present Bishop Hurst OF
Washington; Bishop Wilson, OF the NE
thodist Episcopal Church. Sonth; r, NJ
carroll. General s. S. Henderson Law
yers Leighton and Browne. Messrs T. =
Glover. NJ. G.. Emery. John Il. Andrews.
of New York. president OF the board
Mrs General John A. Logan, ana Mrs'
j. T. Summers. -, =.
other large gifts are promised. ana II
"a hoped that by the next annual Hee'-
ino the building Will be In progress.
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Last Rehearsal Tonight.

The committee Of ladies' having in charge
the tableaux and supper TO be given at
the Governors Mansion Friday evening
at $50 O'Clock for the benefit OF the Wo-
mans Christian Association have sent
out very pretty cards OF invitation. The
invitations state that the affair WI
fill-ircsl, but II has been decided TO make
this entirely optional with the guests.
be held at the Governors Mansion to-
night when II Is hoped that ali taking
part In the performance will be present.
Tickets OF admission, including suppef.
are on sale ~ 50 cents each.
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.PATRIARCHS BALL.
The Social Event Of the Season in
New York.
MISS LANGHOUNE, OF RICHMOND.
With Mr.. Franklin Bartlett, She Leads the
CotilIon and Is Greatly Admired
A Brilliant Company.

NEW YORK, December 13.-The great
social event Of the week was the Patri-
archs' ball at Delmonico's tonight. The
participants did not begin to arrive until
nearly midnight. Then they came in
legions.
They found Delmonlco's at its best
The rooms lad been transformed into
bowers Of roses. On every hand the rarest
exotics were to be seen, and here and
there were floral screens. The bases Of
the long mirrors were literally banked
with flowers. Vines, palms, and roses
preGolninaied.
The -Four Hundred had engaged the
whole OF the Dtimonico building. There
were Policemen in uniform and in citi-
zens clothes, while number Of Inspec-
Tor McLaughlin's men mingled with the
guests In their swallow-talls and dia-
mond-and-peaTl-bedeck shirt-bosoms.
The supper was served at small tables on
the ground floor.
MISS LANGHORNE.
The cotiIlon was led by Miss Lang
horne. .he celebrated Southern beauty,
and her partner Mr. Franklin Bartlett
The young lady was greatly admired by
the sea Of ladies present.
1t was more than difficult TO obtain any
thing like a list OF those present. for once
inside the building they were lost to view
for the night. Among those noticed among
the merry throng were Baron Fallon. OF
the Belgium legation; the Duke de Lerme,
and Senior de Mequitt. OF his suite; the
Marquis de Talleyrand- -Perlgord. Miss Le-
caron, daughter OF Adolph Lecaron, the
Canadian Minister OF War; Count Sien-
tdrpff. Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer, Of
Chicago; Captain Hubert. OF the British
army; AIesandro Pedilla, of Spain; NJ. De
Prat, secretary OF the French legation.
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A New Rallrond Company Formed.

CCLPEPER. VA. December l3-(Spe-
cialD-At a meeting OF the subscribers
and those interested in our new railroad
held at the Mayors office last night H.
c. Burrows, Esq. was called 10 the chair
and Mr.. g. VI. Waite appointed secretary.
The name selected for the company was
the Cupeper RappahannOck, and Madi-
is TO be not less than 100000 and par
value Of shares So a charter was adopt
ed and directed TO be- sent to our dele
gate in the Legislature for its early pas
sage. IL is expected to be an electric
line running from Culpeper through the
counties named. and Is universally en-
dorsed by most of the principal and infiu-
ential men in all of the counties named.
The board of directors as selected at this
meeting for the first year was: w. p.
Hill. Culpeper; 5. Il. Smith, Culpeper;
]. 4. Brooke. Culpeper; David Carne,
Charles Green. Rappahannock; James
HAV Madison.
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STATE BANK or ORANGE.
This Splendid Institution 10 Increase Capis
tai and Enlarge Business.

The State Bank, OF Orange. Va. VIII
not go into voluntary liquidation, but
has increased its capital and VIII re-
main In business.
The only change in its officers Is the
election OF Mr. Thomas w. Bond presi-
dent who viii succeed Mr.. s. X. Nelson.
Mr.. Bond. the new president, IL the
wealthiest citizen In Orange: enjoys the
confidence OF the entire community. AMI
will give the bank financial standing
equal 10 any bank In the State.
During the recent panic this State Bank
Of Orange never refused currency to ITS
customers. irrespective as TO whether
checks were drawn on It or out OF town
banks, and no customer was refused ac-
commodation when the account justined
IL and satisfactory paper was offered.
and II will continue TO do business on
this principle The cashier. Mr. NJ. q.
Field. Is highly regarded for his integrity
and business qualifications. The directors
are among the wealthlest and best
known citizens OF Orange county, ana
It's success is undoubted.
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The DaYa of 1861.

The ladies connected with the Free
Dispensary have secured the consent of
Mr. Polk Miller and associates To repeat
their beautiful entertainment. THE Days
OF 1861 and So" for the benefit of this
charity. This play was given Tor the
benefit Of the J. Il. II. Stuart monument
fund here two years ago. and no enter
tainment ever given in this city created
such enthusiasm IL will take place at
Mozart-Hali on the night Of Friday. De-
cember 22d. As the house will be packed
we would advise that the tickets be spoken
for at an early date.
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Christmas an I New-year Holiday Rates On
(hes,peake and Ohio Railway.

on December 22d. 23d. 2ith. 18th. Soth.
3ist, and January Is round-trip tickets
will be sold by the Chesapeake and
Railway Company to its stations at re-
duced rates. Good to return until Janu-
ary 3, 1894. The following special rates
will apply
Richmond and Lynchburg. 800
Richmond and Norfolk. $3.50. -
Richmond and Old Point, 500.
Richmond and Lexington, Va, @1.
Richmond and Clifton Forge, N.IO.
Richmond and Washington. AS.
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MRS. DYSON PASSES AWAY.
First Public Soup House to BE Opened on
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Trade.

PETERSBURG. VA, December b.
CSpeciaD. D.--Mrs. Annie r. Dyson, relict OF
Daniel Dyson. for many years
Treasurer Of the city and member Of the
Common Council, died at her residence. on
South street. this morning. after an i'll
ness OF several weeks. Deceased was
widely connected. and highly respected In
the community.
The first OF the public soup-houses to
be established for the benefit OF the
poor OF the city, will be opened on Mon
day next at the artillery armory. on Tabb
street, under the direction OF Mrs Judge
s. s. Weisiger In this connection II may
be said that the churches and the people
generally. as we'll as the Common Coun-
ell. apprehensive OF unusual suffering
among the poor during the winter are
contributing literally for their relief. and
under the organized effort now being
made II Is believed there will be no ex-
cuse for actual suffering.
PLAY-GROUNDS'CuT OFF.
The narrow lot adjoining the Petersburg
High-School on the south, for many years
used as a playground for the pupils. and
until last year the property Of Allen shep-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
4 Boon to Humanity.

There are few troubles more common
than rupture. Hence truss like the 70.
k, which has proved itself by giving
relief TO and conquering thousands OF OBJ
stlnate cases. is a boon to humanity This
truss is manufactured by the 20. n.
Truss Company. OF Lynchburg. OF which
l.. w Hariwicke. formerly of this city,
Is president rhe Richmond agent. Dr.
f. f. Bowen, who has made study OF
fitting these trusses, can be found at 9l9
Marshall street.
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pr.,xed 10 BE the Best.

Tested and proved by over thirty yeers.
,,sa III All parts OF the world, Aiicock
po,,,,s plasters have the endorsement OF
The highest medical aud chemical au-
thoritIes. and millions OF grateful pauen,s
who have been cured OF distressing All
ments voluntarily testify 10 thelr nerns. ,s.
Allcocks Porous Piaseers ae s,t.,. ps.v,s
vsgetabIe They are mild. bat ef1ectiye,
sure. ana quick In their action ana abso-
lutely harmless. a.
Beware Of limitations. and do not DC us'
ceived by Misrepresentation. ASH ior All
cocks. and let no solicitation or sape'
nation induce you 10 accept supssi'e's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
Ten Elegant ParIor- Organs Must BE Sold.

We are Offering to-day at factory cost
ten of the handsomest parlor-orgnns.
cased I'm polished carved oak and walnut.
with large solid plate-glass mirrors, and
of the finest grade manufactured. This IL
a rare opportunity to buy not only an
elegant but a useful ChristmaS-present
for your family at half its real value.
Our stock must be sold to close business
WALTER ID. MOSES q Co,
1905 Main street, opposite post-otiSce.
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his own self-prescrvation and that ne So'
cognized that he had done wrong.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Todde speee.
Attorney Wade. for the defence. aIdres.su
the jury. 1--WE will not deny tnas un9
prisoner killed Mr.. Harrison" he sssa:
'Ihe whole question to be solved iA DiA
he al the time of the murder know tne
difference between right and wrongv'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
ELECTlON-LAW REPEAL.
Probably to BE Favorably Reported to the
Senate To-Day.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 13.-
The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections this morning discussed in an
informal way the bill to repeal the Fede-
raj electlon-laws, but owing to other en-
gagements of senators on the committee.
no action was taken, and the bill 'Has laid
over until Tomorrow The discussion.
however. showed disposition on the part
OF the Democrats to push the bill through
committee and send 1t back TO the Senate
with a favorable report with all possible
speed.
The Republicans counselled delay and
said more time ought 10 be given to
matter of this Importance. The impress
sion, however. prevails that the bill will
be favorably reported tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

been our faithful representative for many
years and had never yet failed TO come
before the people and give an account OF
himself at the proper time.
Mr.. Hunley then moved that the meet
Ing adjourn, which was carried, and the
meeting adjourned amidst considerable ex-
element and confusion without any ac-
tion whatever '..-
The meeting was largely attended. and
much interest was manifested In the pro-
Ccedlnas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

hard, nonresident. has been sold for
delinquent taxes Its present owner de-
mands Of the city 500 a year rent instead
Of $50. as heretofore. The School Board,
at It's meeting last night declined TO ac-
cede TO the Increase, and the children Will
be circumscribed in the limits OF their
Fairgrounds unless the owner makes
some concessions.
The ante-Christmas trade has greatly
increased during the present week. and
the indications are that 1t VIII be almost
as brisk as usual.
The planters are rushing their tobacco
to market, and are receiving good prices
for Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
THE PRENDeRcAsT TRIAL.
Plan OF the Prosecution-Line of Defence
Irresponsibility.

CHICAGO, I'LL, December 1s.-Assist-
ant-State-Attorney Todd opened The trial
OF the Prendergast case this morning with
an address to the jury. In which he out
lined the plan OF the prosecution. Mr..
Todd claimed that all OF the prisoners
acts at the time Of the crime showed
that he was In possession OF his faculties.
The fact that he called at I:30 and came
again half an hour later was given as
evidence OF premedltated action. Hts
levelling OF the revolver ~ the coachnlan
to keep him from coming INTO the room
between the firing OF the second and
third shots was held 70 show that his
mind was sound enough to look cut for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

CANNELTON. IND.-I have used Sim
mons Liver Regulator, manufactured by
j. II. ZeilIln & Co., Philadelphia, and
found that for indigestion and liver COM
plant II is the best medicine | ever used
T. r.. Clark. Your druggist sells II In
powder or liquid. The powder to be taken
dry or made into a tea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
BlCAMlST ERAZER'S FATE.
His Sentence I'm New York-He Pleads
Guilty.

NEW YORK, December 13.-David Fra
Zer alias Davis, who was arrested two
weeks ago in Richmond. Va. and brought
back TO this city on a charge Of bigamy
was to-day sentenced by Judge MARITIME
to four years and seven months in the
State prison
The prisoner. who Is a Splritualist, and
who was a regular attendant at the Sun
day seances in Carnegie Hall, pleaded
guilty to the charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
AZ domestic >" Art ReceptIon,

100 east Broad street. many pleasing ana
artistic effects are produced In the dis
play OF needle-work from December 18th
to 18TH Ladies' are cordially invited TO
inspect the exhibit.
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domestic 4" Art Reception

at i09 east Broad street IL given TO AFFORD
rare opportunity for examining the
latest shades and stitches in embroidery
from December Y 10 10, 1888.
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<e,v Fresh and Fashionable Holiday Goods,

Nowlan & Co. 921 east Main street.
have by far the largest freshest. and
handsomest stock OF Diamonds. Watches.
.Iewelry. and Solid SilYerware 10 bs
found i'm the city to which they are add
ing daily the latest designs in fine gold
and sterling silver novelties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
Art Reception

rendered the ladies' by the domestic"
at lO9 east Broad street from December
18th to 10Th. VIII display portieres, screens,
Banners. etc, etc, executed in SILK, ars
rasene, chenille. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
SCHAEFER DEFEATS IVES.
Score, GOOAo 3I5--Ive. and SIosson Play
Tonight.

NEW YORK, December 13--The bill
Hard game between Ives and Schaefer
tonight resulted in favor OF Schaefer II
the twentieth inning. Score: Ives, 3i7
Schaefer. COO. Highest runs: Ives. 81
SChaefer. 50. Averages: Ives, Il 20
Schaefer. 50.
Ives and Slosson play to-morrow night.
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socord Victim of Consunption.

STANTON VA. December B.-tSpe-
al)-Miss Lucy Elder. daughter of Ma
Tor r. c. Elder. died at her fathers resi-
dence this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss
Elder had been an invalid for many
months. and the end came unexpectedly
at last. This is the second daughter Ma
ior Elder has lost in the past four months
inf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
superb Holiday Gifts,

Nowlan e. Co.. 92l east Main street, are
receiving daily the latest designs In
Diamond Ornaments. Brooches. Pendants.
Laee-Pins. Scarf-Pins. Ear-drops. Soii-
taire and Cluster Rings. &c, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
Decorative Art Racanfian

rendered by the Domestic" at l09 east
Broad street, from December 18th to 18th.
Ladies are cordially invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

For CogaBs AND THsoAr DwoRDKls uso
BRows's BRONCHIAL TsocHrs. "Have never
changed my mind respecting them. sxcsps
;hink better OF that which began by thtnEsng
well of"--RKv. hEsRx WAxo BE1cua sold
only In boxes
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Aha

For one week Parlor Suits reduced to
make room for Christmas speciaities.
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY,
Leaders In Furniture.
I'll and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

Orders for printing sent to the Dis.
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style OF work and prices
will be sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
UprIyhts, Low Prices.

We have on hand three Upright Pianos
at bargain prices. See us before buying.
IL will certainly pay all customers. Manly
B. Ramos & CO., s03 Main street, Rich-
nond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

Calendars from cents to 800. Pocket
books and card-cases.
WEST, JOHNSTON & co.
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Beautiful I,on-Bons.

Sugar plums. bon bons, conserves. and
candies OF all kinds may be seen In pro-
fusion at Kaemprs, No 10 north Ninth
street He sells the most delicate and the
sweetest candies in the city. Reason why.
they are fresh every day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14
For "A Sweet Tooth.

The candies made fresh every day by
Kaempf No. 10 north Ninth street, are
more delicious than candies sold else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

Gas and Electric-Chandeliers anh
Globes. New designs and low prices.
JOHN BOWERS.
No. Governor street.
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Ladies' VII be instructed frse q sHov "a
Treat tho Hair By the ons-haizsd lalloe e ne
Seven sutherland Sisters. ~ OWNS q unsou
DErG CoNrAxYh 80
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Revised Prayer-Books and Hymiials from
80 cents 10 $40 per set.
WEST, JOHNSTON & CO.
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DO you Want Lovely Cut Flowers,

American Beauties, Mormets, Brides
Roses. May-Handy Niolets. Chrysanthe-
NUNS. Palms, Fern-Pans, &c? Go 20 w.
A Hammond. lO7 east Broad street.
Packed and shipped to any point
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

Holiday-books for old and young. All
the latest publications.
WEST JOHNSTON 4 co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-14

Writing-desks and lap-tablets ac all
WEST. JOHNSTON & co.
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Mantels. Crates and Tiling, In various
styles and low prices. at
JOHN BOWERS'S. Governor street.