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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

All the bellies and beaux Of the younger
social set are on tip-toe IN anticipation
Of the hop which is to be given on the
10Th in honor Of the Virginia Military
Institute cadets. Brass buttons always
get near the hearts Of Richmond bellies
and the ieux desprit Of the local society
men will be taxed TO the utmost point
when the event comes OF. Misses Nellie
Mayo. Claire Randolph and Nellie Boy
kin have charge Of the arrangements
and they are sure to have everything
perfectly appointed for the event.
These cadets are alwdye raved over.
"It's so nice TO know them" said girl
to-day. They always show US such de-
ughtful times. and then, you know, SO
many Of them go from the Institute TO
West Point and Annapolis, and we do
so love to get cards for those dances.
They are Just like delightful dreams; one
hates to come home to the dull. prosaic,
peaceful society life here after such gay
affairs. DO We love brass buttonsi-weli
now" and she would not say another
word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
ARRESryD ~ bANOkE.
Thc Young Man who Fawned Typewriter
TO Enise Funds.


TO Enise Funds.
Joseph J.. Bonavita. the telegrapher who
appropriated a typewriter and pawned II
rrder the name Of c. II. Kelly, en- ac-
count Of which was published exclusively
.n Yesterdays Times has been arrested
tn Roanoke for the offence under lnstruc-
tions from the Chicf Of Ponce % tIls
city, and il is probable that .De'ec'iNe
1ali will bring him back Monday.
His parents live I'm Roanoke, and MS
father who IS a respectable and Well
known citizen Of that place. onered 10
pay for the machine If Mr.. Culpeper
willing 10 do this. but discovered that
the case could not now be taken out or
the usual legal channel through whlch
criminal charges must pass. BonaVita was
bailed after his arrest.
In justice 10 the young man, the foi-
lowing statement S. made by trlead'
II seems that AT the time he pdWned
the machine ne had note TO meet, anu
II he had not taken care of II would nave
lost his situation, and in order TO save
his place he acted as he did Mr.. Cul-
pepper received a telegram from his iather
Friday night. when ne knew the arrest
was 10 be made, offering 10 settle the
Indebtedness due. and his Drother calleu
al the Remington office yesterday morn
.ng ana made arrangements about set
ting the entire amount due. MI Culpeper
has no desire whatever 10 prosecute hln'
and when he arrives here from ROANOKE
he will be released from CUSTODY. lie Nid
not run away from Richmond, but went
on a visit 10 his father at Roanoke hls
people are OF high standing, ana IL IS 10
Sc regretted that he should have acted
30 indiscreeuy In an unguarded moment
II IS believed that his people VIII De ape
90 avoid criminal prosecution, as 'he
young man, prior 10 this trouble, pore
rood character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Our Trimmed Hat Department

has been filed all the past week with de-
lighted buyers. Knowing the truthtulnS,5s
OF our "ads," they expected much, we
even exceeded these expectations In the
remarkable values given.
The sale continues this week, with many
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIVE NEW
SUMMER STYLES.
TO give you an inkling OF some Oh the
values we shall quote n few prices:
Here are CHILDREN'S PRETTY, Sly -,
LISH HATS, trimmed with Ribbon ana
Flowers, usually sell for 50; price cut IN
half, $50. .o,o
Others that were 81 and s., now $3.50.
LADIES DRESS HATS, stylishly trim
med. in any color, former prices ii and %o'
now s. and $3.50 -,
BLACK LACE HATS, that usually sell
for So and 81. now $3.50.
CHIP, TUSCAN, and NEOPOLFTAN
STRAW TRIMMED HATS and BON
NI,1',s ar 81 and s.; former price $ and $40.
IMPORTED PATTERN HATS, that
were SIS and so; now IS and SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

KID and SILK GLOVES
At Reduced Prices.

Foster Paul & Co.'S genuine DRESSED
KID GLOVES, 7-hook, colors Tan, Gray.
and Black, sizes 3 ID and 5 81, former
price $l.75 and 81; reduced 10 81.
Foster Paul e Co.'S SUEDE NOUS
QUETAfRH UNDRESSED KIDS. colors
Tan. Gray, and Black. sizes - ga. .,
and "a, former price A.95 and 81; re-
r & r GLAcE MoUsQUETAIREs.
former price 81; reduced to SIS.
BLACK GLACE 4-BUTTON KID
GLOVES, warranted, sizes 8 - - 8.
8 il. and I. formerly sold at $L25; re-
OK BLOOD RED GLACE GLOVES.
with large pearl buttons and white
welks, every pair warranted, reduced to
$50.
SUEDE MOUSQUETAIRES in Navy,
Red. Green, and Tan. sold at $3.50 sizes
II. 81. 8, 6 II, and 9 l-2, reduced 10 81.
Few pairs TAN GLACE MOUSQUE-
TAIRE GLOVES in 8 3-4 and "a. former
~ sold at $50; reduced now 10 81.
SUEDE GAUNTLErS, Gray with White
Stitching, sizes "a, s. 61-4, and 6 IL,
former price $50; reduced now TO 81.
WHITE SUEDE, l2-button length. suit
able for commencement exercises, all sizes.
reduced 70 Sl75.
BLACK SILK MITTS In all styles, also
extra sizes; prices range from lOc. up 10
75c.
SILK MITTS, in 16 and 2O-button
lengths Pearl White, Cream and Black
prices So lac, and ST.
BLACK SILK GLOVES, patent finger
tips al sizes; price soc.
Best grade PURE SILK GLOVES, Taps
and Grays. reduced 10 zoe.
Complete line Of Blacks and Color1 in
KAYSER PATENT FINGER TIP
GLOVES: prices, 60, -, So, and CSC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Z. 2. 4. Monthly neetlng.

The regular monthly meeting Of VIZ
einia r. +. \. Of America was held
last night at $50 at their rooms, Cham-
Der Of Commerce building, c. W. Saun-
ders. vice-prcsident. in the chair. Il. H.
Marsh. assistant secretary, recorded Inc
minutes OF the last meeting were Tedu
and approved.
II was decided TO get up neat ana
handsome souvenir badge, to be worn by
the delegates and members at the Ma
tonal Convention to be held at Mil
waukee, Wis. June 18th
The travelling men are heartily In favor
Of the Saturday half-holiday movement,
and they will urge the manufacturers
and jobbers 10 fall in line with the large
number OF business men who have al
ready inaugurated the system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

not satisfied with his shooting on that
occasion, and hence the match arranged
for Monday. The shoot VIII take place
OF West-End Baseball Park at = o'clock
II. Nj.
There was TO have been another match
on Tuesday evening at the same place at
$50 clay targets CLAY pigeons) for 800
side, between MIR. Mitchell and Mr.
Brewer. OF New Jersey. but the following
telegram was received from Mr.. Mitchell
yesterday morning. which fully explains
itself;
LYNCH. VA, May 26.-Don't adver-
tise the match with Brewer lie has
backed down. w. I. MITCHELL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
The NcGill Union Affairs.

The McGnl Catholic Union viii give the
third Of their series Of musicales on
Thursday, June 18th. The following we'll
known local talent will participate: Mrs.
c. OBJ. Cowardin Miss Louise Meade,
Mr. Arthur ScrivenOr and Mr.. Oscar "A.
Howard. They will be assisted by the
gifted pianiste, Miss Clara Bell Palmer
and the Dixie Mandolin Club. Rev.
Father McKeefrey viii award the prizes
to the successful contestants at the re-
cent outing of the union at the rooms Of
the union next Monday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Ninsfrcls Tuesday Night.

Shatkleford & Meyers Ministries VIII
be at the Richmond Theatre Iuesuay
night, May 9th They have secured some
Of the best minstrel talent III ana out
Of the city. Among some OF the artiS'S
are the following twirlers OF the Datoh :
Tr,rrv Cardoza. interlocutor; George
Davis and Allen Stokes. end men, Nal
colin Shackleford, COMFY Meyers. Charles
Wallace and Marshall Ramos quartette;
Douglas Leftwich, Charles Eubank, Gay
Barker and Charles Browning Among
the specialtles are Morrissett and Flnney,
contortionists: Shackleford and Boyd, in
banjo witisms, and last, but not least, Is
Mr.. Ed. J. Brady, formerly with Ed.
Harrigan. Of New York. The above names
speak for themselves. so the public need
have no fears Of disappointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
PrOpsrty Transfers

Rlchmond-J. b. Cosby and wife TO
Conway r. Sands. II feet II inches, with
improvements. No. nl8 west Marshall
street. $500.
J. 3. Cosby and wife TO T. X. Sands
the following three pieces of property:
Seventeen feet II inches. with improve
ments, No. 1116 west Marshall street; II
feet inches, with improvements, No.
112O west Marshall street; 20 feet, with
Improvements, on west Marshall street
between Hancock and Harrison, all for
$500
George y. Mayo to J. z. and ]. II.
Rose 50 feet corner Twenty-third and
Randolph, 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
She Killed Herself.

Mrs. Sarah Ann Moore, the wife of VIII
liam Moore, who lives at south Twenty
fourth street, has finally succeeded in
"shufiing off the mortal coil" by taking
an overdose Of laudanum. This is the
third time she has made the attempt.
but the stomach-pump saved her hereto
fore. II Is understood that she has been
q hard drinker. and in fits of dependency
following the too free use Of intoxicants
she made efforts to make away with her
self She died about Z. NJ. yesterday,
having taken the fatal dose about 8
o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Deserve Credit for Their Work.

The young ladies Of the Richmond
Young Woman's Christian Temperance
Union have furnished the bay-window
room, fronting on Grove road, Of Pickett
Cottage. at the Soldiers Home. They de-
serve a great deal of credit for the good
work which they are doing. The furni-
ture is well adapted for the purpose. be-
ing both handsome and substantial. 1t is
decidedly the handsomest room at the
home. Among the pictures which deco
rate the walls are those of Generals
Pickett and Lee and the battle of Bull
Run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
None VIII 60.

1t is not probable that there will be
any delegates from Richmond at the
Southern immigration Convention at Au-
gusta, Ga. on May Both. This will be a
very important day here with the monu-
ment unwilling and other ceremonies, and
those who would doubtless have taken
this trip will remain here. The passenger
agents Of both the Richmond and Danville
and Seaboard Air Line systems say that
no special rates have been made for dele
gates from this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Ihe city in Total Darkness.

The city looked like country village
last night for the space Of about one
hour. Every electric light In the city
went out because OF some trouble over
on the island where the company's plant
is located Just what caused the trou-
BILE seemed TO be rather hard TO find out,
as numerous phone calls failed TO elicit
any satisfactory information.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

The Board Of Commissioners Of Elec-
ton met in the clerks office OF the Hust-
ings Court yesterday to proceed with the
official canvass OF the vote cast at the
municipal election on Thursday last. The
highest vote cast was that for Mr.. Rich
ard NJ. Taylor. for Mayor. who received
ABS votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

Hon. 3. D. Munford called on Governor
O'Ferrall yesterday and invited him, in
the name of Mr.. William Reynolds, OF
Baltimore, president Of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION of William and Mary College.
IN attend the annual banquet Of that
organization. on June. nth, and respond
N the toast Virginia" The Governor
kindly ACCEPTED the invitation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
MUSLIN UNDERGAR MEATS.

This department IS replete WIN every
thing nertaining to UNDERWEAR. Some
exceptionally good values within the past
few DAYS IN GOWNS, CORSET COVERS,
and SKIRTS. ..,..,,,,,,r,.r, -
All Of our MUSLIN UNDERWEAR IS
well made. perfect fitting. and full length:
we also show a complete variety OF
CHILDREN'S SLIPS. DRESSES, ROBES
and TNDERGARAfENT in fact the
most attractive variety OF SHORT
DRESSES 1t has ever been our pleasure
TO display. II you are interested come
and inspect them.
Hundreds OF worthy people who have
felt the pinch OF hard times have taken
advantage Of the marvelously low prices
now made on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

The Church-Hill Fishing Club Will 20 out
on q trip after the parade next Wednes-
a aas then from there to the swamps. where MERE
they will have a big Brunswick stew,
'rbere win be meeting OF the club Mon
day night, at Councilman E. M. Mobiles.
Twenty~fourth street and the avenue. 10
perfect arrangements. The catering viii
Be done BY Mr.. John Pitt. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
The Pigeon Shoot

Mr. William r. Mitchell will arrive in
she city to-day 10 participate tomorrow
IN a contest for the championship OF the
Sorld for pigeon-shooting About one
month ago he and Mr. II. ID. Fuiford.
who Is now the champion. shot a similar
match In this city. and Mr.. Fulford won
~ three or four birds. Mr. Mitchell was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
To G ose nj 6 =. NJ.

We. the undersigned Broad-street fur
niture dealers. agree 10 close our stores
at 6 p. NJ. beginning June LIST. ending
September LIST, Saturdays excepted.
(Signed) Tinsiey & Montgomery, Haskell
q Hatton. Charles @. Jurgens' Son.
Rothert & Co., Sydnor e. Hundley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
XCUKSfONs.
30 WITH THE BOYS.

20 WITH THE BOYS.
THE YOUNG MEMS SOCIAL AND
POLITICAL CLUE OF EAST END.
4 GRAND EXCURSION
To be given 10
PROVIDENCE FORGE
MONDAY, MAY y, 1894.
Fare round-trip: Adults, Joc.; chhdreh
under twelve years, 2Jc.
Amusements: Dancing, Boating, Flsh-
ing and Baseball. Sack Race between
the celebrated light weights. Joseph
thinner ESQ and Clifford Hughes Cool,
open to all in this class. One box cigars
10 be given 10 the best gentleman dancer
and a fine Gold Ring 20 be given TO ths
best lady dancer. Good music has peeh
engaged
Refreshments at city prices.
Train will leave Chesapeake ana ONO
depot BROAD street near Seventeenth
street, at $50 A. ~. sharp.
Committee OF Arrangements: Joseph
ZImmer (chairmam, j. {. Russell. 'harl.s
G. Lewis, Edward Peatro$s, w; L. cry
fin. Alex. Wells, J. II. McGruder. }. -
Gibbons, Frank Barnett. and Mike Pearce'
my27-1t'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

The ladies Of the Hollywood Memorial
Association are requested to assemble
promptly at the JEFF. Davis Mansion, so
long in use as the Central School, on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
FLOWERS.
THOUSANDS TO SELECT FROM.

THOUSANDS TO SELECT FROM.
o,c for choice OF an immense lot; same
as are sold elsewhere for Zoe.
our SOC. SPRAYS and MONTuRES are
The sane STYLES which sold for 81 and $50
early IN the month: .,,oo,,,,,r, ,,1>,r1
- TACO ROSES and FOLIAGE for
Tin trimr1ing Leghorns and White Chips;
ve '-i,' elegant, stylish and cheap; ,r,,r,s
Bi,kCK JETTED TIPS, PLUMES'
OIIILLS. COQUE PLUMES, ana VIZ
LET'S I'm all the very latesl eIect9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
II XCURSION TO ,,
u HISTORIC JAtESTO"N
(hrst Of the season..

FRIDAY. JUNE isT.
under the auspices OF Mrs. J. X. Gu.
Superintendent OF Richmond Male or
phan Asylum. on the new and elegant
steamer POcahOntas
children under twelve years. &c.
Steamer leaves wharf AT $50 a. Nj;
returning, leaves jamestown az l.. NJ,
arriving at Richmond at i. ~
my20-su. tn. th&suft
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
OTRER MATTERS.

Mr.. William b. Cook. civil engineer
of Chicago, is here on n visit.-Mr. COOK
Is a son Of Mr.. A. Il. Cook, OF Chester
field county.
Richard Bailey, colored. has been con-
victed in the County Court Of Surry or
the murder Of Walter Anderson, and his
punishment fixed at fifteen years in the
DeniteDtiary. Bailey was also given I'VE
years additional for HOUSEKEEPING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Thin Underwear.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC SWISS
RIBBED VESTS FOR CHILDREN
AND LADIES.

The variety ranges in price from Sc.
eoch for fair quality WHITE AND BAL
BRIGGAN RIBBED VESTS; better at
y and i9c. ,,,Dr rrorr
VESTS. thin and elastic, 25c.; others SS
and 5Op
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
THE NEW BELT-LINE ROAD
CONTRACT ron ITS CONsTRUCJio6
MS BEEN AWARDED.
Laue Brothers, of Charlottesville, the snc-
cessful Bidders on the Grading and
Masonry-Entire Cost $500, 900.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 26.-Special.-
The bids for the contract for building
belt line around Petersburg for the At
lanuc Coast Line were opened to-day at
the Office Of the engineer Of the company
In this city.
Those present at the opening Of the bids
were Major Walters. president. and Col.
Gordon and Mr.. Latter. engineers. Among
the bidders were Lane Bros, OF Char
lottesville; John Sexton and a. J. Banks,
of the firm Of a. j. Banks q Co.. Rogers
q Bryant. Capt. Henry DAWN, all Of
Roanoke; Capt Luther Wright. CaIEen-
ter n Co, and Riddle q Co. OF Iach-
mond j.. s. Norman Co, and Jonn
Kelly. OF Lynchburg: Fenton a Mcln-
tyre. of New York; SANFORD d BroohS'
of baltimore: i. b.. winston. OF MIME,
apolis. and others. from Winchester and
other places. There were tbiriy-three bid
ders In all.
The contract was awarded to Lane
Bros, Of Charlottesville. va. The WORK
was let by classification. The grading
and masonry OF the road will cost about
$780, 900. The total cost Of the road, with
bridges. etc, will be in the neighborhood
Of 100000.
OF Mr. George w. Drumwright, OF this
city who was run over by an electric
car yesterday afternoon, died OF his IN
tuTieS this morning about CLOCK. lHc
coroner DR. ii. G.. Leigh held an inquest
to-day. and the jury. after hearing the
testimony OF several witnesses, rendered
this verdict walter Drumwright came
TO his death on the 18th OF May, 1871,
from being run over by car No. II OF the
Petersburg Electric Street Railway on
Washington street. and we. the jury, eA-
Onerate the mOtOrman, John ". hlrh'
from all blamep Mayor Collier was
among those who were present at the IN
quest. o.,
erans held u meeting last night and de-
clded TO go over 10 Richmond on the SOih
instant at 1lIJ o'clock A. NJ, on a ispe-
cial train to take part In the unveiling
ceremonies of the soldiers and sailors
monument The camp will carry about
125 men IN uniform. The Sons OF Veterans
will accompany the camp, and 'gill carry
about Fifty members all wearing badges.
The report OF the health officer shows olg,'
that during the month ending may zoth
there we're forty-five deaths IN Peters
burg; white II; cOlored, q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27

DIGEON SHOOTING
AT WEST-END BASEBALL PARK,
MONDAY, May 18th. at 4 T.. NJ
T.. ID. FULFORD VS.. w. T. MITCHELL.
One hundred birds, $3.50 a side and cham
piOnship OF the world.
ADMISSION, DC; LADIES FREE.
my2T-ft
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
ChemISe!ie and Windsor Ties,

Tho nopularity Of the above articles
M ees SON makes * next 10 impossible 70
keep a supply. A shipment received sat
urday makes the assortment compete,
The price-25c.--is a minor consideration
Another pOpuiar article is the STER-
LING SILVER BELT BUCKLE, Of when
we show large variety OF. styles ana
new designs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-27
Null Caps and Sun B0nnetS.

Hot weather calls for something light
a1d cool on the child's head. What more
Serviceable or comfortable can you get
than one Of those CORDED or TUCkhED
TfiioNEI,,rS or CAPS which We are show
H. az * 38. and Soc They can't be
matched Tor the price elsewhere .,.
Should you want something more elabo-
rste we have them up TO $3.50 and 81
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
LOCAL MENTION.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The new church on Cold brook is
about ready for the plasterers.
ID. E. Winslow, practical watch
maker from Peoria, Ills, has taken
position in Sandie Noodles jewelry
Store.
The Fourth of July exercises at
Edgemont are to he held over the hill
about three quarters of a mile south
of town.
A big twelve pound daughter ar
rived at the home of Johnnie Mueller
and the family rejoices. Congratula-
tions are in order.
O. FL. Southmayd and Pof. Lymer
went to Stnrgis this morning to attend
the district convention of the Epworth
League. MIR. Southmayd will visit
his parents at Big Bottom before re-
turning.
You will miss it if you don't look
at the line of shoes at the New York
store. just think of school shoes for
80 cts, ladies fine shoes, patent tip,
$l.4O, and everything in proportion.
Come and see us.
a letter was received from w. j..
1ippett who has been at Hot Springs
for a week, saying that he had so far
improved as to be able to take two
mile walk. This news is very gratify-
ing to the many friends of Mr.. Tippett
who dispaired of his life for time.-
Lead Tribune.
Maj. Campbell has received the
glad news that his pension claim has
been increased and he will receive S12
per month from this time forward.
Mr. Carey of the home has also been
re-instated. They are both rejoicing
over this recognition of their deserts
and the STAR congratulates.
Hon. Samuel w. Allerton of Chicago
arrived yesterday and will remain a
few days. During his visit the annual
meeting Of stockholders of the Golden
Reward company will he held. 1t is
rumored that the company will shortly
build an addition to the plant and
overhaul and improve it throughout.
Times.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Cleveland, formerly of
this city was one of class Of twenty.
one graduates from the Washington
National and Froebel kindergarten
Normal institute on the 14th inst.
Mrs. Cleveland's friends will he glad
to know she has finished her course
and hope she may return to Hot
Springs to teach.
The Chautauqua assembly has Sc.
cured the services of w. G. Rice of
Deadwood as musical director, of Miss
Estelle Clough of Deadwood as pianist,
and of Miss Madge Bullock of the
same place as vocal soloist. Mesdames
Porter and Burton of Custer are also
expected to sing a number of solos
during the progress of the assembly.
A. B. Connor returned from a very
successful business visit to Omaha this
morning having purchased a large
quantity of fruit and potatoes. He is
contemplating other additions to their
business which will be mentioned later.
He also took in the state encampment
of the Iowa G. A. r. and enjoyed the
visit with his old comrades exceedingly.
Evening star., 1894-04-12
SMOKERS ALARMED
Increased Duty on Cigars and To-
bacco Proposed in England.
HASTE TO GET GOODS OUT OF BOND
The Wholesale Trade in a Panicky
Condition.
GENERAL FOREIGN MATTERS

LONDON, April 12.-The wholesale cigar
trade is in a panicky condition in view Of
the coming Introduction of the budget
which, 1t is understood, will be presented
by Sir William Harcourt, chancellor of the
exchequer, on Monday next. Up to the
present the duty on cigars has been five
shillings per pound; on cigarettes. four shil-
lngs per pound; on cigars and tobacco,
three shillings two pence per pound. The
tobacco merchants here believe that Sir
William Harcourt proposes to raise the
duty on cigars to seven shillings per pound,
and If this should turn out to be the case
1t Is understood that the entire tobacco
trade of Great Britain will be revolution
ized, and that continental, Indian, Manila
and Mexican cigars will entirely disappear
from the market, as they could not with
the increase in duty compete with home
made cigars. Havana cigars would also be-
come much dearer.
The panic has revealed that gigantic clear
ances have been made from the bonded
warehouses. Hundreds OF cases of cigars,
cigarettes and tobacco are delivered daily
to the importers, and the dock and customs
officers are hardly able to cope with the de-
uand of the importers.