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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
BANK CERTIFICATES TAXABLE,
So Announces the Commissioner of Inter-
uaI Revenue


Q8y telegraph 10 the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, u. c., Sept. The
Treasury department to-day issued a cir
cular which is here given verbatim:
"Ohice of the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue,
Washington. d. c., Sept 7, 1898.
ITO Collectors of Internal Revenue al i
Revenue Agents:
1t has come to the knowledge Of this
Office through published news items, by
correspondence. and otherwise, that
banks are issuing certificates Of deposit
payable in the money or currency Of the
United States, and that these obligations
Of the banks are paid out and used for
circulation in lieu of the money of the
United States.
inquire as to the amount Of such issues
and report them TO this Office for assess
ment of the taxes incurred.
JOS. S. MILLER,
Commissioner"
The taxable rate Of such issues. as de-
scribcd in the circular. is 10 per cent. The
number now in circulation is beseved 10
be very heavy. as they have taken the
place. during the financial strngcncy, Of
currency or money. Whether the issues
include clearinghouse certificates is
question the Treasury officials decline
TO discuss. intimating that the question
is n legal one. that may call for judi
cial decision from the courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
Old papers for sale at IS cents hundred
AZ Dtop lToa office

The exposition Universsllo Dc rartC Cnl1nireai
awarded sns highest honors 10 ASeosruaA BIT.
1xRs az tho mes, sf,cscious stimulant 70 excits
tie appetite aud 10 keep the digestive organs ia
good order. ASK for the genuine article, manu-
fac,crsd by DIR. J. q. u. siesers 4 Sons. ana 30
ware Of limitations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

have been ordsred closed. AMI tho autcnr-
itics OF all towns in the Rhine valley
are Instructed 10 ADOPT stringent MEAS
ureg TO prevent the use of river wa.tr
for domestic Purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
>ev yorL,sInta.t Uorror.

MIDDI ETOWN. n. Y, Sept. THE
body OF Paul Halliday. the husband or the
woman under arrest. has been ;ounc
under the Halliday house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
ror Over F,nv Year.

Yrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has besu
used for children teething. IL soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie, and Il the best remedy
for diarrhaa. Is cents q bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

BERLIN. GERMANY. Sept. s>-Ths
Rhine has been proclaimed officially 10 -
infected with chstsrs. and bathing far
bidden- All piHblia bssl,s sleuS ia Asain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

Gas. and Electric Chandeliers and
Globes. Row designs and low prices.
JOHN bowers.
No. Governor street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
EI-Onfy-Rf.

Round trip TO Norfolk or Newport News,
on the new steamer Pocahontas. next sat
urday night AZ 10 o'clock. Tickets also
GOOD to return the following Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

ZANEsyILLE, o.. Sept. 1.-THE ousi-
ness portion OF White Cottage was ai'n0s. ,r,si
totally destroyed by nre yesteroay. ny ~
loss amounts 20 SIVvVO, tno
probably one-third Of that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
UamiI.on Fish No More.

GARRISON. ". Y, Sept 7.-Bo1.
Hamilton Fish. ex-secrctary OF state,
died at his country residence here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
.raet- ELL COMPROMISE
.... r..-e,f m the Ssnate-Danie
,,..>i,unrt- -Walthan Speaks
.-.-., o. the Dispatch.)

900, tho
...'-. S'lt
..... r- presented ana Ieieii0'
t..f.v was one by Mt.
... Co,ora8o,. for the
.t.,.,.,, .o,.,ff
I'D .'
'.' t.' letl''oh was
... ..r-.I frms sent out by the
.... t.- the repeal Of the
49,, ,h. notitloners
90 town III N''Oi 80
.t. f.- Mckinley taIlA u44l
....s moved 10 pro-
.,o T1orsa
r t.e purchasing CIauSe u
... .....,,.l that the resolu-
.e.. ,oi,t select
.I was Oh '''0
r.- .. t.h,u up without "A
..t.. I.lt he did not WISH
repeal liIl The Sena-
a.I himself had had
about the matter ana
..t o. press his motl'h
motion was thereupon
division. and the repeal
.. the Senate.
r.. Mas entitled 20 the
.... tt. third iustallmcnt
... T,'sIal, cxpressed
.. ..r.., mi, until the
......,, air NalthaW
........ FIN. senate to-day
..w,rI.s.
..... ....ir..s,.l the Senate
,...m lie expressed
....I.rat, with the
...at. committee. who
.g on the repeal bin;
..t Cher. was a simple
a prompt action. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

slantels. Crates, and Thing. IN various
styles and low prices. at
JoHs BowERs's. Governor street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

Our stores will bs closed Monday, Sep
tember llth, on account of holiday.
:. ULLMtS's Son.
ls2O-1s22 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
NO INTENTION OF REDUCING sALA-
RlES.

When asked about the reports recently
c;sculated that the road contemplated
reduction of salaries. he said there
was no present intention of making cut
ard he hoped the company would DE aple
to work along on the existing OASIS anu
pay fixed charges without reduction. lie
could only say that simply such economy
would be rractlced as would protect the
property. And in this oonecuon'' re-
marked Mr.. Ingalls,, Il wish 10 express
my qualification at the loyalty OF the
Chesapeake and ohio employees. rms
permeates all grades from high officials
down to Inborcrs. All seem to realize that
the times are hard. and all are doing
their best to make things GO
REPEAL THE SHERMAN ACT
Touching the remedy for the existing
condition Of things. Mr.. ingalls, said IL
rested In the repeal OF the she rman act.
Failure to repeal. he declared, would
mean disaster to and horrible
state Of affairs. not only with railroads
but with All other interests. Repeal.
remarked Alr. Ingalls,. rs Democratic
doctrine. The Republicans want the DEM
ocrats are not responsible for elther
falling to wipe out tad Republican legis-
lation. Every Democrat should I1te Tor
repeal. whether he IS in favor 81 gold
or silver. | do not believe in fisning IN
water that mas been muddied BY the Re-
publicans The first thing to do is to get
rid of the water. The next step should be
to repeal the Mckinley tariff. The DEM
ocrats are not responsible tor either
of those measures They should start
with a clear sky and policy of their
own. They should not attempt to bulld
upon Republican wreckage.'
THE RAPPAHANNOCK ARRIVES.
Tho "Rappahanuock. the first OF the
steamships Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Steamship Company. limited. passed the
capcs early Yesterday morning ard Is now
at her wharf at Newport News, She
made the distance from the caDcs to her
wharf in three hours and was docked IN
thirty minutes. Mr.. ingalls, VIII go down
10 Newport News to-day, and saturday
meet the guests Of the steamship and
railroad companies who have been invited
70 inspect the new ship and take trip in
her To the capes. The Richmond guests
will leave here at $50 Saturday morning,
starting from the Broad Street depot Of
/ the Chesapeake and Ohio. returning arrive
in Richmond at about Z. NJ. The Rap
pannock Is $40 feet in length, has cargo
/ CAPACITY of rs tons measurement and
IS httCd Cor Transporting l0J u-4d ot cattle
Her sister ships. the Shenandoah and the
Hanawho. now constructing. are OF the
same dimensions and capacity. The other
three ships OF the line. the Greenbrier,
; the Appomattox and the Chlckahoming,
/ viii each be 3i5 feet In length, and have
a cargo capacity of 5000 tons measure
ment. and carry each $50 head Of cattle.
1t is expected that the entire fleet Will
; be in service some time this fall
The guest train from Richmond will
reach Newport News at 1880 A. VI. snd
Will carry down about 200 persons, rep
resenting all the business interests Of The
CITY. on the trip to the capeS lunch
will be served and the ship will return 10
Old Point for dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08

Stct- -neadesAs
ssrea snd It's return prevented ~ ne usss
On pAvDs Livor rlliA
Price. aso for bon q tvsrsy.avs pllh, Az
boxss tos dolsr.
OWENS : npoa Dare osxaAxv.
R1rhmon1. VI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-08
INGALLS, FOR REPEAL
REMOVE THE MUDDY WATER AND
WIPE our The M'KIN.eY TARIFF.
rae c. & O.'s President Discusses the sftu'
ation-No Cat In Saisries-The
Rappahannock Arrives

Mr.. N. L. ingalls,. President of the Cbes-
epeakc and Ohio railway. who arrived in
the city wednesday night, spent ycster-
day at the general Office OF the company
here. conferring with heads OF depart
ments and others. receiving friends and
attending 70 important correspondence.
In conversation with a Dispatch re-
porter relative to the condition of the
road, Mr.. Ingalls, said passenger traffic
was splendid. but frelghts were very dull.
This latter fact was largely due TO the
indssposition of merchants 70 extend cred
4. and he did not looked for any marked
Improvement until after the January
settlement. The physical condition OF the
road. Mr.. Ingalls, declared, was splendid
Indeed the C. and O. was in better condi-
ton generally than most railroad prop
critics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
Pythian Sisters.

Arrangements are being made by the
social committee OF Eureka tempe 10
have a grand demonstration upon the
date of its next anniversary which &C.
ours Oct. 23
The committee that was appointed re-
Gently by Unity temple to draft r. solu-
tions upon the death OF Past Grand Chief
Rilla Dodge, made it's report at the last
meeting OF the temple, which report was
accepted, and a copy OF the same was
spread upon the records. one sent to the
relatives of the deceased, and one to the
Pythian Sister "Tiding for pu ,lication.
Beacon Light temple met last Mon
day evening. when one candidate was
initiated. In the future this temple will
hold its sessions in Arnold Post hall. and
will meet Thur sday evenings instead Of
Monday.
Unity temple will meet next Monday
evening when several candidates will be
initiated.
The executive board will htl l q session
In Columbia hall next Tuesday after
noon.
Est Providence temple will hold a
bsske; party pext NJ 'nday evening in
Howard Kopp hail. East Providence. A
large delega alton from the temples in this
city will leave the bridge at 8 o'clock for
the scene of the festivities.
Elmwood temple met last Saturday y
evening aud had large attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
The Am. Mechanics.

Mt. Vernon council No, %, WIS inSti,
tuted last Tuesday ,vcnins in King
Philips hall, No. "a North Main stree BY
State Councillor waylsnd r.. Smith and
board. The din rent degrees of the order
were conferred upon thirty-sour candi-
dates. The following named gentIemea
were elected as the board OF trustee 81
Six months, NJ. b. DeminR; twelve
months, II. NJ James eighteen mo .tls.
A s. Gilmore. The next meeting ~ i'll be
held at the call of the secretary when the
evening OF meeting and other business
will be decided.
At the last meeting of Peace Dale
council four applications for members
ship were rec.ivcd and RIM ssion was
Iiven two applicants to Lesome meme
bers Of the order.
At tire meeting Of Columbia councIl
last Wednesday eve iiug several candi-
dates ere Initiated in the thirl degress
Next Wednesday evening will be devoted
to sociability.
National rep cs,nsatives f. II. Carpcm.
ter, Fred W.. Folsom, Ira ID. GofI
ana ii. Poland boa 4 d ,ths $40
train for Boston yesterday. after
noon where they will j,in the
many representatives OF New En- Hand
and proceed to Dss Moines, IT,, wh,re he
rationale unci will be opened Monday
and will ontinue three days. The Rhode
IsIaud delegates viii visit the vo Ids
fair on their way home. yt
Burnside couaciI conferred the thir i
denes upon two can lid ties fast Tussstay
evening. Next 1uesiay evening the mem
bers Of Columbia ,uncil viii visi' toe
council In a body. A very pleasant pro-
gram has been arrange d tor the occ sion.
The third degree was conferred upon
four cand DATES at the mretiug OF Wnshs
ingtoa council last Wedpc day evening.
There were q number Of visitors present
from Lincoln ani other councils. There
will be al important auendncnt to t1o
ly.aws come up for action next Weduess
dav evening. t ast
Union council met in Pilgrim hall last
Friday evening. Nine applications for
membership were received ana eightcen
candidates initiated. There will be work
In one or more Of the degrees ths even
ing and several applicstio for me,nb. r. !,
ship will be received.
The thirt de ,ree was conf-rre upon
one candidate at the sessioa OF Nathaniel
Green council last M niay event 10
There will lie work in one Of the degrees
at the meeting Of Garfield council this
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
Knights ofHonor.

The ofiiecrs Gf the supreme lodge, in order
TO stimulate the growth Of new lodges,
make the following offer: For each new
lodge of 20 new full rate beneficial charter
members, instituted by the lst day Of DE.
cember, the supreme lodge will pay to the
deputy instituting the same the sum OF
ss5, and $3.50 for each additional full rat,
beneficial member over 20, and for each ad-
ditional half or quarter rate beneficial mem.
Der the sum of $3.50 When n lodge shall
be instituted with 20 or more full rate bene-
fetal charrr members. the charter and
supplies will be furnished by the supreme
lodge without charge.
The lodge at Statesville, N. c., has re
ceived IL applications since the meeting Of
the grand lodge in that city Aug. 8.
Banner lodge of Vernon. Tex, has initi
ated 40 members since June 20 and has a
number of petitions TO act upon.
The supreme lodge refused to create for
women an auxiliary degree with q benefit
attached or to admit women to beneficial
membership
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22

The supru. cvEicil in session Gt Mil
waukee elected the following officers: SUI
preme commander, John NJ. Gwinnell OF
New Jersey; supreme vice commander,
Hon. William n. Davenport Of Massachu-
sets; supreme orator, George w. Dixon of
California; supreme secretary, Adam War
noch OF Massachusetts,; supreme treasurer,
George w. Kendrick, Jr, of Pennsylvania;
supreme chaplain. c. G. Biting, ID. d., Of
Pennsylvania; supreme guide, Frank A.
Moses of Tennessee; supreme warden, j. M.
Watkins. NJ. d.. OF Louisiana; supreme
sentry, Charles G.. Frowert, M. d., Of Penn
sylvania; general counsel. John franklin
Fort of New Jersey: medical examiner in
chief, j. Foster Bush, M. d., OF Massachu-
sets. The next session of the supreme
council will be held in Detroit in 1896.
All those committing suicide within three
years from the date OF admission forfeit
their claim upon the order.
The salary of the supreme commander is
5000 per year.
Members, after suspension for more than
one year, may be admitted upon paying
the initiation fee as provided In the statute.
The $500, $4,000 and s5, 900 rates have been
abolished, and no more members will be
insured for those sums. Certificates al
ready in force remain.
Provision has been made for the selection
of collector by subordinate council, subject
TO approval by supreme commander. who
must also approve bonds. The secretary OF
a council may be selected for collector, and
the same collector may act for two or more
councils.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22

Tomorrow II Ia be gala day with the
members Of the John Bray Military COM
pany, a. they are to have field dny
1t Crescent ParK. The principal event
Will be = 135yard running race, In which
all OF the crack runners OF New England
will take part The race IL for purse of
600.
One application for men,bership was
received nc the meeting Of the Provide q,
castle last evening.
Samuel S. College castle he'd wc.l-
attended meeting last Tuesday evening"
Sir knight Commander George Porter
presiding. One application for mrmbsr.
ship was received and referred 10 the
Investigating committee.
Ivanhoe castle met last evening with
commander w. Il Kenny, M. d., presid-
Ing. Two applications for me nbesship
were received. The first degree will be
conferred at he next meeting.
The John Bray Military company viii
meet next Wednesdsy evening, when one
candidate will be installed.
The officers of the Select castle viii
hold special session en- the evening OF
October is. when the date Of he visits to
the subordinate castles will be an
nounced.
Tie charter members OF the now castle
will hold a preliminary meeting ia the
old Infantry hall next Friday evening ae
s o'clock. Each OF tho charter
members is r,quesiei to invite q
friend to attend the meating. promi-
inent members OF tie order will b. pres.
cnt TO explain the working Of the order.
Refreshments will be served at the close
OF the meeting.
Tie-e was a large attendar ce at the
meeting OF Alfred Anthony castle last
even ng. Sir Knight Commander William
Shaw pres.d d. Two candidates were In
itiat.d Ia the third degree aud two ap-
Pile ltions for membership were rsye. we'd
Select Commander William Broadbent
was present and addressed the meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
Doings Of FraternaI Orders.
Masonic.

For a Masonic home the citizens of
Springfield, o., generously presented 154
acres In the immediate outskirts of that
thriving and progressive center Of industry
at u cost to them Of over &c, ZOO. On this
beautiful tract will, on the 10th of October,
assemble craftsmen to lay the cornerstone
of the main or administration building.
This building will cost, when completed
and furnished, something over 500, 900 and
will be able TO accommodate about 200 in
mates. As additional rooms are needed,
cottages Of various sizes will be built up In
proximity to the main building until every
Mason, his wife, widow or children who
shall need care and the comforts Of home
shall be able to find 1t under the auspices
of our order.
The number Of Masons In the metropoli-
tan district OF New York Is %, 4O7; In the
remaining portion of the state. b2,2l6.
The losses by death last year were 3l-100
per cent of the membership of the order.
M. w. Bro. w. G. Bell of Manitoba in
bis able report truly says "that lodges will
benefit more IL their shortcomings are
brought home to them than IL buried under
undcserved compliments" This is senti-
ment which applies with force in all lodges
and to all officers
Last year the accession by new work I'm
the United States was 17-100 per cent,
the additions by affiliations and restoration
being SS-l00 per cent.
Lodges will now begin work after the
summer recess with renewed interest and
activity. The click of the gavel will now
be heard again In every lodgeroom, and
the members will return from refreshment
to labor much benefited by the vacation
now closed.
M. w. Bro. II. r. Taylor of Maine ad-
monishes the brotherhood to 'be circum-
spect with strangers. beware of Masonic
approaches which SAVIOR of trade purposes,'
betray no secrets intrusted to your keep
ing and be sure your own Masonry is not,
in medical parlance, manifested by too free
determination to the surface"
Mrs. G. Buttrick, the able and very efi-
cient grand secretary of the grand chapter
of New York, Order Of the Eastern Star,
has had other honors bestowed upon her.
She has been appointed grand representa-
tive of the grand chapter of Vermont and
has just received her certificate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
FOresterS.

Con clsve No. % will hold its next meet
ing next Wednesday evening. Several
candid ties will be initiated. The deleg ties
to the supreme convention will be pres
entand make their report Brother w. L.
Kenny, NJ. D., who was elected to the
position OF surg eon- general, is a member
of this conclave AMI he will be given
grand reception. The commander, Law
reacs Roche and Past Commander John
Bray also attended the session OF the su-
preme convention aad with what these
mem bers Of the convention saw will make
the meeting exceeding ly interes ing.
Owing to hi, illness Past Supreme In-
spector General =. w. Baxter WAS unable
10 attend the su RENE convention OF the
knights of the Sherwood Forest that
was held at New Haven this week. Had
he been able TO attend he would have been
elect, to the position Of supren e com.
mander. The next session will be held in
Newport in 1895.
Past Commander John Bray of Con-
cave No. % was appointed on the COM
mi tee of unwritten work and the rules
OF the order at the recent session of the
supreme convention.
The officers OF the grand council will
make an official visit tn Court Love and
Truth OK Pawtucket next Monday even
ing.
Grand Chief Ranger John r Lancaster,
accompanied by Grand Sscr. tarv T.. j.
Ftzg raid, Grani Treasurer NJ. O'Don-
nell and other m .mbcrs OF his suit e..
msde an Official visit to Court Flower of
the Blackstone last Wednesday evening.
They received most hearty greeting and
were very pleasantly entertained by the
members OF the court.
The officers Of the supreme conclave are
as Toll rvs: Commander, 5 ,muel B. M IT.
ds of Fail River; inspector general, JOS
eph M son, Paterson. n. j.: adiutant
general. William III. Doran. Fall River;
SURGEON general, William 4. Kenuy. Nd,
Providence; paymaster, ID. w. II.
Coy. New York City; first assistant
" spector general. John Adam, Newp rt;
quartermaster general, llenry Barber,
l'oston; frat officer Il the guard. A. III.
II ce. New Driisn. Conn; assistant sur.
Z on general. :. Youngelinv. New York
c e..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22

Gordon .commandery met last eve.i,.:
and In the absence OF Captain H,rberG
WALTON, Second L'eutenant Thomas
Axley took command. The nee ing
vas called for drill. aud an hour
CT more was very pleasantly
sre,t in drilling. The com.fities
who hal charge OF procuring tie uni
forms for the members r.ade its report,
s'ating that he uniforms d boe re-
ccive'. The commandrey Will soor make
its al pearence upon the street, a d they
will sow the neatest unIf ,ral VI any
secret society In the city.
On Saturday, October 8. the offic RS ard
members of Bsacons1 Id lod q viii be
the rues's of Rorer Williams 10 lgs
Of Newport. The trip viii be
made on the steamer Wave tia viii
leave her wharf at $3.50 in tie eve linz.
The affair is in cnarge of Brothers
Thomas Ball and Albert Ru ssll.
Tie officers OF tie grand lodge made an
official visit to Samuel Slater lodge Irst
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-22
Sisterho0d.

The members Of Calanth assembly are
requested to meet at the ball next We'd
nesday afternoon at Q O'Clock, so that all
arrangements for the ievening may be
perfected. This body will be i've
years old next Wednesday. and the
members are preparing TO celebrate the
event in a fitting manner. The officers OF
the grand assembly have been invited
and will no doubt be In attendance. On
Friday evening, October 9, the assembly
will hold its first meeting In its new
home in the Falstaff club hall. 295 West
minister street, when an entertain nment
and social will be given.
Ellwood assembly will hold one of its
suppers and socials during the early part
of the coming month. The suppers given
by this assembly were the best gwen by
any body, and the committee intend to
have them just as good this year, and IL
anything. better than they were last.
The social committee OF Calanths as
sembly met at the residence of Sister j.
III. Wheeler last Wednesday afternoon
and the work for the fall and winter was
arranged.
Elmwood assembly held it's regular
meeting Wednesday afterno N. The
committee reported progress. ani the
harvest supper and social Will be held
Tuesday evening. O,tober 3, X. OF p.
hall corner EImwood aud Potters avenue.
The next regular meeting will he
a short session, as the assembly is to cole
brate it's anniversary with tea social to
he held with Past Chancellor Sister Thur
Der, s6 Elm street. Sspt. 81. afternoon
and evening, and it is hoped that men,
hers and their friends will be present.
Sister Vaughan is reported sick.
Tue mem bers of Calsntha assembly are
requested to bring cake and fruit next
Wednesday, afternoon.