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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
COUNCIL COMMITTEES ON HEALTH.
Richmonds Death Rate-The Chamber of
Commerce Resolution.

The Council Committee on Health met In tho
ONCE OF DIR. Oppenhimer yesterday Afternoon
and approved the semi-montny pay-rolis.
Chairman Reeve laid before the committee
the resolution Of the Chamber OF Commerce re-
questlng the Council 10 take the necessary steps
TO ascertain the causes OF the high death rate
IN the city with q view to removing them, which
resolution the Council had referred To the Health
Commiitee.
Mr. q. b. Davis moved that the Chamber OF
Commerce Committee on Health, the president
OF the Chamber. the president OF the Board OF
Aldermen, the president Of the Common Council,
the Mayor, and the Board Of Health be request
ed 20 confer with the Health Commi itteo on this
subject at the latters next meeting.
Mr.. X. T. Davis said he had no objection 10
this, but the Health Committee had done the
same thing last year.
Incidentally Mr.. Davis remarked that the
Health Committee had always been working 10
follow the suggestions OF the Board OF Health
IN respect u mix and meat inspection, ,
abattoir, &C., but could not move tho Council.
The motion was adopted, and after the trans
acton Of some routine business the committee
rose.
Durug the meeting IL developed that oil per-
sons who come here from other points Tor treat
ment and die here are charged 10 Richmonds
death-rate. This Is In accordance with fhe plan
pursued in most other cities. but while cities
like New York and Baltimore have charity hos
pitals located outside their corporate limits tho
deaths Of patients sent to them are not counted
In the mortality rate Of those cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE REFORM.
Proposed weeding-Out Process to Secure
Increased Efficiency.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 22.-A general plan
for the betierment of the departmental service
Of the government has been agreed upon by tho
several heads of the executive departments, and
when put into operation as the result Of inyesti-
cations now beng made Is expected TO produce
results Of n radical character. In carrying out
this general plan circular letters OF instruction
have been addressed 10 the chiefs OF bureaus ahd
divfi3Ls in every department OF the govern
mental service at Washington. In general way
this letter asks nll clerks. male aud female, TO
state eleir ages, when appointed, whence ap-
pointed, present grade, past promotions, NUN
her OF relatives IN Office ETC., etc. ana such Ike
questions. witch, when answered, VIII give nj a
glance a satisfactory history OF the clork's onl-
cial life. When ali these questions have been
answered the appointment clerks OF the several
executive departments will form themselves
into q hind of clearing house board. compare
notes. and make SUCH recommendations as tho
facts IN each particular case may seem to war
rant.
These Investigations are expected TO disclose
that numerous government employees are
aliens; also that many families have from three
10 ten relatives In the government service, and
that many clerks and others now carried on the
rolls are TOO old ana decrepit 10 perform ell
cient work and are represented by substitutes
AT greatly reduced pay These facts, when es-
tablished. Will form the basis OF a general reor-
ganization all along the line, and by tue weed
inc-out' process the government service IL ex-
pected 10 be increased In efficiency fully 10 or
/ > per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Home.Ruie Bill Alterations.

IBy Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
LASpoN, June ON the House OF Commons
to-day Mr.. Gladstone stated the alterations the
government had decided TO make In the nnan-
clal clauses OF the Irish home-rule bill. He pro-
posed provisional term OF six years 10 effect
ihe flnancial arrangements. At the close OF six
wears the contribution aud the whole arrange
that Ireland should collect and manage taxa
tion, with the exception OF the customs and ex-
cise dules- ~
Irelands contribution 10 the Imperial OK.
cheouer wouId be- one third OF the ascertained
revenue; also the whole yield OF any taxes im.
nosed upon Ireland by the imperial parliament
expressly for war or special defence.
Mr.. John Redmond Painelite) gave hotlcc
thn, he would oppose the clause preventing the
Irish parliament from collecting and regulating
existing taxation as unjust and humiliating
10 Ireland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
CYCLONE IN GEORGIA.
The Town of Dallas wrecked-AtIantiNn
Considsrably Frightened.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch

IBy telegraph 20 The Dlspatch.I
ATLANTA, GA. June GA cyclone swept for
fifty miles across rhe counties above Atlanta this
afternoon. Dallas, a small town on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad,
thirty-nve miles above Atlanta, was badly
wrecked, the following buildings being de-
stroyed The residences Of j. T. Foster. ID. W.
Lawrence, Mrs. Haidon, and j. B. Hunt; tho
drYgstore OF Connolly 4 Connolly, ana the brick
MOTEL OF - owens Twenty houses were un-
rooted, but no lives wore lost. Crops were
ruined over a large tract.
As the storm approached Atlanta many be-
came frightened and ran TO cellars. Two hum
dred people collected under the new Forsyth
street iron bridge for protection. Inc cioud
epli: on the western edge Of the city, however,
and passed 10 the q arth and the south, uDroohng
small buildings and destroying telephone COM
rnnnicAilOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

Anscnvilic. Anscn county, W. II. wilholt vice >.
~. hcndiey, removed; Barnits. Chowan county,
den, Camden county. q. y. sawyer vice u. +.
Giibcrt, resigned; Cameron. Moore county, Mrs
J. hck. nerrineton vice william Rogers re-
moved; Cherryville. CASTOR county, /. u j.
Hauscr vice Marcus NJ. Huss, removed: lfiulf.
Chatham county, u. 9. Marchison vice j. W.
heal, removed; okisko, Pasquotank county. ID.
Y. Perry wee III. ). Gregory, removed; Rich.
mond. Chatham county, A. ID. Phillips vice w.
N. Tally, removed; salem Chapel, FORSYTH
county. Al. X. Waddili vice II. 4. Grows, resigned
Saratoga, Wilson county, L. ID. Shelton vice J.
Laura T. Paul v,ce J. T. Linton. removed:
Thomasvi'le, Davidson coun,y,J. W. Lambeth
wee Mary t. oec1l, removed; Tomahawk, ,Samp-
son county, W. B. Murphy vice I. j. murphy,
resigned.
virginia-Cuckoo Louisa county, p b. Pen.
dleion vice W. t. Voolfolk, removed; New Balti.
moTo.Fauquicr connty,K.B. Sanders vice Mary X.
Grayson, removed; fhornhili. Orange county,
Mrs. II. H. Graves vice X. +. Graves, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

on the yoans ladies. Among the pieces Of cas.
work deserving of nention were tnosc @
Bessis ztmmsrmann, and tho spectmens of
plain sewing OF Misses Ross nockey winnie
Dippncs, Mario Schultz. and Lsba Morrie showed
Decided skill. Tho reputation OF tho institute
for painting, drawing. &C.. was veil sustained
This session, and tho work In this Departments q
Misses Alice Hierholzcr, Bessie ZimmermNnn,
Estslls fiorsboim. Ora Tudor, and Blanche
Giynn arc very praiseworfhy ana exnibt owl
OF Misses kstelle Florsneim and kcsa frofnmer
was very nice.
Thcre were on exhibition several OF the Horal
designs from the retntcrmcnt Of Hon. JensfsoA
DAVIS ombslmsd BY the Sisters. Tho work was
done for tho Valentine Museum. These Sisters
have we'll deserved reputation for embaiming,
and the pieces exhibited wsre magnificent and
nstural-lookins. Tho school VIII close The
morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
THE WORK or THEIR ENEMIES.
Mr.. TIllar Says the snis Against HIS Asso'
citation Won't Amount to Anything.

Mr.. J. b. TiIlar. the Richmond representative
OF the Fidelity Building, Loan ana Investment
Association. said yesterday to DISPATCH re-
porter In referring 10 the suit instituted in
Washington against the association, that az lar
as ne knew and believed there had been no mis-
management OF the afairs o. the corporation.
He said further that he was confdent
the suit and the charges OF mtsmsnsge-
ment had been hasched up BY enemies
OF the association aud showed the ro-
porter o letter from Mr.. Andrew Ware.
his vice president and general tnhpsger, saying
every thing WAS ell right and that tue associa-
tion would sue the instlgators OF the suit for
damages.
Tho bili nled In the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trics OF Columbia is on bobaif OF Richard X
BsaiI, B. 8. Miner. and william Wade and nearly
a score OF other stockholders No action what
ever has been brought against the association
In Richmond Mr.. Ttl.ar says some sto,kponefs
OF his company have given him notice that tney
desire TO Withdraw. In the case OF every
one who wishes - take such stop no says
he intends to par 10 them the amounts 70 wnIcn
they are entitled Immediately because " 70
doing they viii bs convinced os the companys
honest dealings. and when tue present tfouote
Is thoroughly s,fted they Will come back 70 the
company Mr. TillAr SAYS he thinks ne Knows
who are ct the bottom Of the ploe % rum tue
Fidelity Association, and DO 10 posistvo me
Dchemoru Will fail In their purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
TRAIN FIRED INTO.
Saved from Robbery by q Mistake as to
Its Character.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

[By telegraph 20 the Dtspatch.I
DENIsoH, Tx, June 22.-South-bound Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railway train No. 3
was fred into at strinstown at O'Clock this
morning BY a band Of outlaws supposed to be
the Dyer gang. The train was running on time
and did not stop. One OF the trainmen SAID:
:. think the frceht-engins that was pulling Us
saved US. The bandits were In ambush at the
south end OF the switch, and when the engine
whistled tney thought IL was freight and laid
low. Whom they saw their mistake they nred ana
trlei 10 stop US. We were running twenty miles
an hour fhey naggedefho engineer and fred
at him. the ball going through the cab window.
There were probably six ropbsrs.
The train was q rich one. and especiaiiy IN tho
express and registered pouches. The express
company expects shipment OF the Cherokee
Strip money and fears another attempt VIII be
msdo 70 rob II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
DuI, Day in the Police Court.

The proceedings at the Police Court yestsr-
day morning we're dull and unintere5ting, and
the number OF unfortunafes who WINGED before
MS Honor's stern gaze were few and far between.
Justice John was not TO be cheated, however,
and after short recess st III o'clock he tortured
a number OF merchants and professional men
who were charged with not paying their city
license-taxes-
Four hundred persons were summoned, but at
least 800 OF this number escaped punishment
by procuring the required licenses before they
appeared az tho tribunal, while the others were
fore ed 10 follow suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
MONEY FOR CALIFORNIA.
How Shipments OF the Needful Are Made
by Telegraph.

WASHINGTON d. c., June 22.-Extensive ship
ments Of money by telegraph from New York TO
san Francisco were made to-day by direction Of
United States Treasurer Morgan. Tho bank
failures yesterday on the Pacific coast evidently
spurred the banks TO increase their supply OF
ready money to meet any emergency that may
arise. THIS money Is transferred in simple
manner A bank in san Francisco tolegraphs
its New York correspondent "a bank
TO place iu the sub-1rcasury al New York
given sum OF money 10 Its credit 70 be sent the
San Francisco bank. The sub-lreasurer at
New York telegra phs the sub-Trca surer at San
Francisco 10 credit the national bank with the
given amount OF money. The san Francisco
bank thus saves the express charges, and the
government, which rcceives gold for the money
il transfers by telegraph. builds up its gold. III
Is a mutual arrangement, ey which Doth tho
bank an1 the government are bepented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
wanted. an Asst.-secy. of AcrIcuIture.

WAsniNGTON, June 22.-The President and
Secretary Morton are having difficulty IN select
fng a successor 10 Assistant-Secetary Wnlctts,
Of the Agricultural Department whose tesigna-
ZION has been accepted, 10 take eject June 3Oth.
There are twenty or more applicants but inc
President when the matter was brought TO hls
attention last wosk did not seriously consider
more than thee names. Some OF the applicants
from the West and North are regarded as being
quaiils ed for the place, but the President de-
parting from the custom OF bis predecessors IN
appoiptipg a western man, fcels that the South,
which has recently developed so much Ia agfi-
culture, is entitled 10 the place. There arc not
many "eliglbles" from the southern states, and
consequently II seems probable that Assistant
secretary Nllletts may be requested 20 retain his
position until q suitable successor can be de-
tsr,Din ad uUOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Coupterfeit-rs Being Baegsd.

wuxrt,sa. W. VA, juno 22.-1he police Of
Wnael,ng have evidence that den of dangerous
connierteiters is somewhere in this vicinity ana
are working on several clues. To-day two men
were caught In the act OF passing bogus ssHet
of ten ., the spurious pieces. and more OF the
"aueer +" was found 10 their pockets Inc .o"n
has been flooded with the stun for some une.
a d.,,gent search for the factory Is now being
,osde the men we're taken before United
stntos commissioner, who committed them 70
tlIi' Their names are Harry Bowers and JACK
Meredith and both are old residents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

The waynesboro' Sentinel says: " Professor L.
L. Campbell is to be principal Of the Hardin Col
legiate Institute, Of Elizabethtown, n.y., prepa-
ratory college under the care OF the Central Uni
yorsty, Richmond, Ky. Wbile We all appreciate
this fattering tmonial 10 Professor Cam pbel 8
abilities and accomplishments as gentleman
and scholar. his many friends in Waynesboro'
regret TO lose him. He is very popular here. "
Professor Campbell Is q son Of the Rev. DIR. Will
liam A. Campbell. OF this city, and also has many
warm friends In Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
nro,rpcd while Batbing.

fCorrcEpondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.)
GRKEsvHLE, n. c., Juno ga 15-year-old
white boy named " iliam Pittman WIS drowned
at Gritton, this county. while bathing with some
companions Tho body was not recovered until
next day after the acc ent.
Nessrf j. K Move. J. q. More. j. A. Andrews,
W. b. Wilson, II. L. Davis, J. Il. Cherry, Jr., and
j. NJ. Moore left yesterday for three weeks
trip 10 the Worlds Fair.
Miss Hovsns Cherry, of this town, teacher oi
music at salem (Virginia) Female College, mas
returned homo TO spend vacation.
Miss Alice Wilson, of Natural Bridge, Va, Is
visiting Miss Rosa Forbes here. They wero
schooi mates at StauntoD, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

backbones, which united Just at tho root OF the
tai. The animal WAS supposed to have pecn
born dead, as such Was tho case whom found,
and was an unusually large calf
The two Mormon elders arc still travelling
through tho country and seeking houses ana
audi snces for preaching, but 30 far have failed.
They applied for the Rsppahannock church
here, but II was kindly declined. We heard
married lady say that ono OF them was "cer-
tainIy spendid-looking man."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Mantels. Crates, and Tiling, in various
styles and low prices, at
JOHN BowKgs's, Governor street.
Where to summer.

HorEL BEDFORD. BEDFORD Cry, VA.
This elegant hotel, beautifully furnished,
Is situated at the base OF the Peaks OF
otter, ON the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. on commanding elevation. Afford
ing a beautiful view Of the surrounding
scenery, and is tho most complete summer
hotel in Virginia. Electric lights, hot
and cold-water baths. and complete sani-
tary arrangements. Cuisine and service
unstlrpassed. Mineral waters of valuable
curative powers. Band of music.
For further particulars and circulars
address j. GoRDos SMITH.
Manager,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
THE SENATOR'S FUNERAL.
A Number OF His PAIL I-Bearers to Bs Loco
motive Engineers.
rBv .sleerapb TO the p,spatch.l

motive Enstbeffs.
tBy telegraph 10 the Dspatch.l
MEMO PARK, CAL, June 22.-The arrange
ments for the funeral OF Senator Stanford are
all completed and will doubtless meet with the
approval OF Mrs. stanford. The services viii
take place at the chapel at Palo Alto University
on Saturday. They will be very simple. while
recently in Europe the Senator, who was always
a staunch friend OF railroad engineers. re-
duested that when his pal-bsarors were Sc
lected they should consist OF a number OF enSt-
necrs selected from those longest In the employ
OF the Southern Pacific Railway Company. The
re quest Ia to DO honored. and OF the twenty paul
bearers eight are TO be engineers
DIR. Stollard. the physician who was called 10
the death-bed, said tho immediate cause OF
death was paralysis OF the heart.
REPREsESrArIyEs or CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. juno 22,-Nice-Presiient
Stevenson aud sergeant-at-Arms Valentine have
teegraphed Senators Mhcheli, OF oregon, ana
White, OF California, to represent the senate at
Senator stanfords funeral. there not being time
TO send q delegation from the East. Action
similar, it Ia Understood, will be taken by
Speaker Crisp on the part OF the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Burord club Organized In Jackson ",

Buford Club Oraanfzod fn Jnckson Naru'
At q large meeting OF Democratic voters OF tho
First Second, and Third preciacts of jackson
Ward held last night at Gains Hall Q Buford
Club was organized. Mr.. James N. Bradley was
erected president. with three vice-presidents
ana an executive committee Of i've. and reso-
luton WAS unanimously adopted asking for
primary TO elect delegates 20 the gubernatorist
convention.
A large number Of names were enrolled for
work IN the ward and stirring speeches were
made by Colonel Buford and Judge flournoy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Bsvard at windsor.

fBy Anglo-American cable TO tho Dispatch.l
LONDON, June 22.--Hon. Thomas +. Bayard'
the American Ambassador 10 treat Briuan pro
ceedcd to-day from London to WINDSOR Sastie'
where he presented his credentials In accord
ance With the usual custom that obtains I'D the
case OF ambassadors. A state carriage was iur-
pished by the British government TO convey Mr.
Bayard from his hotel 20 the railway station'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
Dop China store.

BY some unknown means dog was locked mp
In the store Of f. B. Taylor q Co, on Broad
street, "wednesday night police omcer 10 try-
ing the door to see II 10 was locked noticed tho
canine and the animal, in his desire to get out.
jumped up into one OF the windows, breaking
up lot OF china and glassware. One $40 toa-
set was demolished. The policeman notified .
member OF the COMPANY, who went 70 re store
and LET tho dog out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
RAILROAD RATES FOR THE FAIR.
Withholding the Premium-List-Lfqu
Dealers in Accord with Democracy.

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatcn.I
RALEIGH. n. c., June 22.-Up TO this date the
different railroads OF tho State have failed TO
agree upon terms for the transportation OF pas
sengers ami freight 10 the State fair. Last year
these rates were very liberal and the conse-
quence was very large attendance. Inc
secretary Of the society has not yet issued his
premium-lst and will not do so until the roads
come 10 some definite understanding.
An interview with prominent members OF the
Liquor- Dealers Association shows that large
majority OF them arc In full accord with the
Democratic party. They only ask that no prohl-
bition plank be inserted In the platform OF the
party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
The New. Hospital and College.

The Board OF Directors Of the Richmond City
Hospital met at the ONCE OF Dr. Hunter Nc
CURE last night and confirmed the action Of the
Building Committee in buying the Pinei-liospi-
tai property. The Building Committee was In
structed to proceed Immediately 10 put the pro
perty in condition for the reception OF patients.
Subsequently the faculty OF the College OF
Physicians and Surgeons met and discussed the
question OF the hospital equipment. The move
mont to locate the college building on the Pinel
grounds has, u Is understood met with some
opposition and the question has been referred
fAaa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
German-Government Gain.

(By Anglo-American cable to tho Dispatch.l
BERLIN, JaLe 22.-Tbe nrst OF the second bal
lots was taken to-day in Lubeok. Inc canol-
dates were Johann Schwartz (Social Domocfap.
VINO received on the first ballot 1889 votes. anu
Herr Coertz (Radical Unionis), who received on
the first ballot 1850 votes. Goertz was support
ed by the National Liberals and was elected 20
day by a majority OF 100. AS schwartz was the
Iast deputy for Lubbock this Is loss TO the Social
Democrats, as well as TO the enemies OF inc
army bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
The shock Felt Here.

Mr.. John Maxwell. who resides on Meadow
street near tho river, distinctly felt the shock oe
earthquake which was noticed In several OF tno
The time az which his attention was called 20 it
bv hts wife was exactly the same as that when
IL was felt In Georgia and tho Carolinas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
onlce for the Associated Charities.

The Society OF Associated Charities hays So
cured the basement once under The state Bank.
III Main street. aud will open II for business
July 1st IL IL not the intention OF this society
20 dispense charities. but as 10 names implies is
will have an oversight of all the charities cf tho
city 70 prevent Implications OF ms-giying. &c.
II 10 receives the hearty cooperation OF ths
various charitable organizations. az its officers
hope that IL will. one Of the good effects II VIII
produce will be the breaking up OF all street
begging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

WAsBINGroN, u. C., June 22.-A Librarian Is
wanted ior the Department OF Agriculture
salary, 81 500. The CiUl-service commission
ers announce that In addition to the usnal
clerical examination applicants mus. Do pro
,'ared Tor examination In the modern IAN
cuages German, French. itclan, and SPANISH
Iiprary economy. biblography, and tho htera-
ture of agriculture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23
A Gard.

In calling attention to our celebrated
Roller-Tray, which Is the most convenient
and strongest trunk made and which IL
made in every way superior to all other
trunks, we beg to say that we warrant It
the best and that we will DO any necessary
repairs to them free of charge.
Very respectfully.
ii. w. RoUNIREE e. BRorHER.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 23.-Eighty-seyen
spe,ial examiners OF pensions have been re-
APPOINTED, the appointments 70 take eject July
IL The law has always limited these appoint
Iuents 10 one year and the salary Is reduced for
the next nscal year from 81 400 TO ~ 800. The
following are among the appointments Thomas
Coleman. of Virginia John NJ. Foote and James
A. Graham, of North Carolina; Edward b. liam
nor. Of Alabama: Harlem y. Maxwell, Of Ten
ns ssee, :and William :. houdenuth, OF MISSILE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-23

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