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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
SOUTHERN BIBLE ASSEMBLY.
Auxiliary Organization for Continu-
Ing The Work-Iiinging Speeches.

ASHEVIILE. y. c.. August l2.-An
auxiliary OF the Society OF Religious Edu-
cation has been organized for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the work OF the
Southern Biblical Assembly until next
summer. bile classes and unions for
the systematic study OF the Bible will be-
formed and Bible lectureships establish
ed Ii is proposed 70 establish auxilaries
I'm other leading cities and towns for
like purpose. with the Asheville summer
assembly a a centre.
A. the meeting Yesterday afternoon In
the First Baptist church Or. Gilbert, sec
rotary Of the society; Rev. n. L. Pear
son. and DR. r. +. White made ringing
speeches on the good % the assembly in
awakening American Protestant churches
tO see the need of the Bible IN the home.
Or Pearson predicted a great movement
in the South from the assembly IN pro-
noting better ana more systematic me
fh9ds Of Tinle study The ass mbly would
become the Southern Iu;auaua.
Or White said tie teachers ana the
society were orthodox. which suited the
South. The society rs the best guide fJr
the ssldv Of the Bible.
DR.. Gilbert made a splendid tax on
the objects Of the society, and the rapid
ity OF its growth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13

as published by the Times In regard 20
this case and ourselves. and We now dis
miss the Times and its false theories BY
which IL is indirectly protecting con-
yicied criminals, and attempting to impli-
cate innocent citizens In this horrible
crime and feel satisfied that the people
and the press OF the STATE will join us
I'm this ccnsurc OF the Times. whose
course Is the greatest possible incentive
10 lynch law, and subsersive of every
principle Of Justice and the right of the
PEOPLE to manage their own affairs
Resolved. That the good people OF
Iuncnburg and their friends throughout
the State be requested 90 discontinue
their ssriptions 10 the Times until 1t
fully Apologies for its unwarranted at
tack upon our people.
Resolved. That we extend our thanks to
the Richmond Dispatch and Blackstone
Courier for their noble defence Of our
people during the past week
lSgncd j. w. OVERLY. Chairman.
tSicucD Georgs T. Allen. Secretary.
The motion for the adoption Of the
resolutions was put and carried unani-
rnoueiV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
THE GOLD RESERVE.
Drain Upon II Seems to Have Begun in
Earnest.
ANOTHER ISSUE OF BONDs'


WASHINGTON. August 12.-The drain
upon the gold reserve of the Treasury Of
the United States. foreghadowed in these
dispatches for some time past. seems to
have begun in earnest to-day. when the
officials were advised Of the withdrawal
Of SlGN,CC0 from the Sub-Treasury at
New York for expsrt. The condition Of
affairs has occasoned much speculation
as 10 the means that the administration
will employ 10 maintain the gold reserve
or replenish It. should the probable with
drawals reduce e below the amount
which Il is deemed necessary for the gov
eminent TO hold. II may be stated al
most authoritatively that as between an
other issue Of bonds and the calling Of
an extra session Of Congress the former
will be resortcd TO.
To-day's Withdrawals were the largest
on any one day since the contract with the
Belmont Morgan syndicate went into ef-
feet last February. They reduced the
gold T. SOL. 302. 96}. or loss Of more than
100000 from the highest point 1t reach
ed after the syndicate had made It's iinal
payments last month. On July sth the
gold reserve was Sl07.5n,375. being higher
then than on any day., according to the
Trcasurys official ten-days' statement,
since February 90 1898.
Between the two dates named $1,000.
coo United States bonds were sold for
gold al prices aggr eating SlS2 0O1000 and
the gold reserve. which was something
over se5G0,00 on January il, 1873 re-
pienished as il has been by these bond
sales. amounts to-day TO little more
than Sl0l 10000. or a net loss Of $li6,0W,-
00o.
Department officials are 10th TO discuss
the effect on the Treasury OF renewed
gold shipments. or to express an opin-
ion as to their probable extent. or when
the shipments will cease. or whether the
bond syndicate will feel itself b0und 10
replace the gold. as II did the first large
withdrawal after its purchase Of bonds.
with exchange at $780,. an exceeding
~ HIGH figure. the opinion is generally
EXPRESSED that gold exports 10 the extent
of s.aOoOGlG or 100000 are likely 10
occur before October lst. The only thing
that Is likely 10 reduce the rate OF eN-
change is heavy shipments Of American
cereals
Aside from the decline in the gold re-
serve the Treasury situation i regarded
! as ENCOURAGING. as the receipts are grad
ualv approximating the expenditures.
/ Tho exp mixtures over receipts for the
mast two years amounted To SlD',O,.Vl'
and for the month and a third which
/ has olapsed OF the current fiscal year.
/ g5o00C0l. But the receipts are increas-
| ing and officials eXpr SIS the hope that
/ nv January ist next they Will equal the
| expenditures. or nearly so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
THE MISSISSIPPI TRAGEDY.
Killing OF II. y. Diniscns by MR.
shall and Three Others.

JACKSON. MISS. August l2.-1he at
ten,ion Of all Mississppians IS now CEN
tired on Brandon, the little town twenty
miles east Of here. where, on Thurs
day last. Senator Dabney Marshall and
thre. others. Vicksburgers. shot and killed
l.. r. Dinkcus. There IS but one seni-
uent about the matter here or at Bran
don. and the impression is that the grand
Jury now In session viii indct the four
muld rers in short order. TIE men who
used guns 20 such purp3s- are
evidently possessed with the idea that they
are i'm serious trouble. and that they
need big talk 10 get themselves outside
of prison. They have therefore employed
the finest gal talent IN the state, among
others being Hon. 4. j. McLaurin. Dem
ocratic nominee Tor Governor; Congress
man Tom. Catchlrgs Major L. ". Ma
gruder. and Alr. Dabney. Of Vicksburs,
and judge Sol. Calhoun. Of Jackson, to
defend them.
'rhe prosecution has as vt engaged
only one lawyer. Hon. j. l.. McCaskiN,
u Brandon % assist the District Attor-
ney. but will engage others. so that the
trial Is destined t. be- the hottest sort Of
contest OF legal forces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
THE CARrET-MANUFACTTRERs
they Open Their Mills But the
strikers Bor't Enter.

strikers Bor't Enter.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, August Fin
accordance with their ultimatum the
ingram carpet-manufacturers opened the
doors Of their mills this morning. so as
10 give IN, strikers an opportunity to re-
urn 70 work. The manufacturers agreed
IN Grant an advance on December lst u
the strikers would return TO work to-day,
othe-,yise they would call OF all negotia-
lions and sudeavor 20 I'LL their places
with new hands.
So far as could be learned none Of the
strikers returned TO work. and an early
settlement Of the strike. which has now
been in progress for five weeks. is not
rrobable 4 majority Of the strikers held
ehOp-meetings to-day and reiterated their
intention TO remain ont until the manu-
facturers shall acceds 10 their demands.
In several OF the mills affected q few
looms are being operated by new hands.
but the number Is not sufficient 10 have
any effect on the strike
IL is stated that worthy man. whose
name could not be learned, and who IS
I'm sympathy with the strikers. has made
a proposition 10 the weavers union
offering TO equip a large factory for the
weavers 10 operate on the cooperative
plan. Il Is said that a building, some dis
lance from Philadelphia. has been selected
and that the union is considering the
offer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
The NtIducf.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dispatch;
A great deal has been written about a
vladuct to connect Church Hill with
Shockoe Hill so that street-car inc
may use &c without having a heavy grade
10 ascend and descend, and undoubtedly
II a franchise is granted for a line from
ChimboraZo Park to the Exposition
Grounds a viaduct Is the proper thing.
But opinions differ as to what street
viaduct should be built upon.
IL is urged by some that the viaduct
should be built on Broad street from
Twelfth TO Twenty-second, SO as TO give
a straight line for the cars; but II seem,
TO this writer that those who advocate
this route have shut their eyes to the
damage which would be done TO the in
terests of property-holders on this street
between the points named, TO say nothing
of the disturbance TO which the con-
gregations Of the First Baptist. the Monu-
mental. Trinity, and the First African
churches would be subjected unneces-
sarily during their hours Of worship on
Sunday and during the week-a matter
which Is of great Importance 10 the
worshippers OF the churches named, ana
which should not be- dsregarded.
But there Is street over which the
viaduct can be built against which these
objections cannot be urged. | refer 10
Marshall street from Fourteenth street
to Twenty-rrst, which Is three squares
| shorter, and therefore could be built for
three tenths less money than the Broad
street line. This OF itself ought 10 have
great weight. whether the viaduct Is built
! by the street-car company or by the
! city Of Richmond. Then. again the class
| OF property on this street cannot be
| injured by 1t. and there are no churches
| 10 disturb on the route.
| With a view to avoid disturbing the
worship Of the churches as much as
| possible. I think II should be accepted
! by all who have at heart the rights OF the
worshpper. no matter what may be- his
creed or color, / would suggest the follow
ing: Coming west. let the cars turn into
Twenty-ffth street 10 Marshall. thence
UP Marshall street 10 Ninth stree
| (Which would save the. Broad-Stres
! Methodist church from being disturbed
thence down Ninth street to Broad. ane
thence up Broad 10 the Exposition
| Grounds What valid objection can b.
raised to this route IL Is difficult to see
| OF course there are DIRECTORS 10 any an'
/ everything, and there are those who have
an axe to grind. but i'm great enterprs
for the public benefit that course alon'
should be adopted which will secure tn
greatest good without unnecessarily an
unduly iniuring any respectable numbe
| OF our citizens. "A. h. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
HE WAS DISPOSED OF.
one Report IL That lie Was hurnrd
to Death.

SAVANNAH. GA, August IA Morn
ing News special from Albany, Ca says:
\ horrible crime has been perpetrated
near Hurbneld MIL Last Friday after
noon John Harris. IS years old, negro
hoy. went 10 the house Of Mrs. John
Monroe. a white woman. aged 80 years
and after choking her 10 insensibility re-
lcniously assaulted her.
Mrs. Monroe died few hours after
ward. but before dying regained con-
sclousncss enough 10 tell who her assail-
ant was. While Harris was committing
The crime the screams Of his victim were
heard by some neishbOrs, who arrived ID
time g. see the fcrd leave the premises.
Being well known. his identification was
conplcte. and the alarm soon spread.
i posse Of 20 was soon IN hot pursuit.
lie was captured near Camilla Saturday
and taken back 10 C0lquitt county ana
an tho route he was disposed Of.
Reports are conflicting as TO the inethol
o-nploved. one being that he was burned
10 death. and another that n was cut
and shot into giblets and then hung.
Whether either Of these reports Is true
or not. il is true that the brute met win
short Shirt after he was captured lis
victim was a highly-respected woman
ana her age ana infrmities should have
protected her against even brute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
THE LIBERTY BELL.
cit BcIongg In the Nrtion"-"Vhiia-
dcIpiiin Merely Its Custodian"


PHILADELPHIA. PA. August RE
earling the legal proceedings instituted
ON Saturday for the purpose OF rievont-
ing the Liberty Bell from peirg removed
from its resting pace in Independence
Hall and taken TO the Atlanta ,GaD fNrc-
si'lon. tho Evening Telegraph to-day says
editorially:
Probably In no city but Philadelphia
would there have been such an cNtr'or-
binary manifestations OF narroWr"ss ana
unwisdom, from every point OF view
rs ~ involved in the extraordinary ac-
ton taken by a small number OF citizens
Of good repute in thcmselvcs. bat strange
~ out Of sympathy with public sentl-
men'. with regard to the proposed visit
Of the Liberty Pei 10 he approaching
national exhibition at Atlan'a.
1T is a most singular proceeding NJ !!
II is difficult for the lay mind 10 dis
cover upon what grounds a co-ordIra'"
branch of the local government can
Justly interfere with the prerogatlVes OF
the executive and legislative departments
This Is a matter which should be d'-
cided by those who have already granted
permission for the temporary removal
Of the bell No great public interests ar
imperilled by such course.
should the court listen 10 the sugses-
ton Of the professors and order the pen
10 remain. this would be a strange re-
Election upon the judgment Of municlpdi
officers. who fully realize all the respon-
sibnites Of office ana VINO VIII take spa
cial care 90 protect the patriotic relic from
all harm during its absence from It's Gus
tomary location.
"The bell has been asked :or in Sr'rlt
Il true patriotism. and the request 50
confidently made has been promptly anu
chearfully complied with. Pc ,ple 81
both sections are ever ready 10 do homage
to the old bell They recognize the TACT
tbat (, belongs to tn nation, and mat
Philadelphia is mercy its custodian.
1.-THE proposed pilgrimage Vclld sur
M patriotic memories. and serve to pro
mote the public welfare in the widest
possible sense. besides affOrdlng great
personal qualification to large numbers OF
people.
In these days many strange things are
asked Of courts Of equity. but these mi
bunais. as well as others. have their i'm. :
t,tions. and II is 10 L. hoped the OH
+ dled will speedily be dismissed, in kindly
/ but emphatic terms
/ "The bell should 90 on its mission VI
reace. GOODWILL. and reunion. II VIII
( nave triumphal journey TO The most
/ entcrprislng city of the South. ana IN.
/ chances are not one I'm thousand that
any harm will come TO 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
DispInccIucnt of War-shirs.

WASHINGTON. August IA practical
step toward assisting the Construction
Department Of the navy to decide impor-
tant questions concerning the displace-
nlent OF war-ships n be- built has been
taken by Chief-Construcior Hitchborn.
He has ordered Constructor Ferguson 10
prcpare an experimental tank NJ the
Washington navy-yard. in which models
Of vessels may be tested. For many years
attempts have been made to induce Con-
press 20 appropriate sufficient money for
the purpose. but an these have failed. and
Commodore Hitchborn has decided 10 go
ahead with what money he can spare
from his construction fund.
Tho tank Will be 20 feet long 30 feet
wide. and u feet deep. Models Of battle
ships 3 ana viii Toe frs; tested. Such
tanks are now used by Great Britain, Ger
many. Italy. France, ana Russia with
valuable results.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
DISGRACE KILLED HIM.
short in His Accounts ~ h""''
Kccucr - Work house.

CLEVELAND, o.. AUGUST Fit was
discovered early yesterday morning tha'
George Lochncr. book-keeper At III work
house. was short in his accounts to the
extent of 5000. Last night he died as 4
result Of the shock \ warrant was issued
shortly after the shortags was discoNeIe''
Loehner had lived an exemplary me,
and had been regarded - mouei youhs
man The news Of the dedication came
as a great surprise. Mayor McklsSon hau
AN interview with him during the after
room with the result that Loehner re-
funded a great portion Of the money .,
Ioerner was taken 10 tae county jan
about o'clock V.ry mucn depit-se" III
snlrit and evidently suffering acuteN: ne
rani,llv shovel alarming symptoms Oh III
ness and physicians We're summoned. II
hecame apparent that he was Cy'rg rom
shook. caused by. the discovery OF ms
n'culat lions and his arrest. Every enor,
ryas made 10 rally his vital forces bu'
st : o'clock he died. The physicians pro
nounced his death 10 be directly que u
shock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
rERHIELE THUNDERB0LT.
Three Persons kiiied-o'hers se'i-
Iuirrcd-Houses shattered

COLUMBIA. s, C.. August l2.-N spe-
cial 70 the state from Spartanpu's' .
= saws. Yesterday at Fairmoun'' FOUR
miles from here. Miss jamie Fo"ier anu
her brother. william. we're struck oS
lightning and Instantly killed. TWO olpea
m, rof,ers OF the Fowler family were "is'
struck. and their recovery is hardY io9-
sihle. 49,, -, 81,
The Fowler house, in when were ~
least dozen people. was shatt'r,u CUI
rletely. and those VINO were NOV
we're knocked PROSTATE on the floor.
An ola negro woman. living neaf Glenn
Springs. was struck and killed outrisht'
The residence Of Captain G. {. Chase
in this city. was badly damaged by
bolt OF lightning. and the inmates were
severely shocked. Several trees were
struck and torn to splinters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13

To the Public:
We have declined positively 70 enter
any combination Of local agents looking
10 the re-establishment OF rates In this
city by the Southeastern Tariff Associa-
ton. Our refusal last week TO unite
With them has caused the present situa-
ton. and as long as our friends and the
public will uphold US IN our Efforts To
obtain only fair and adequate rates
there need be no cause for any change In
our position. In doing so. they VIII
enable US TO maintain an independent
position affording competition, the lack
OF which In the past few years has placed
the insuring public IN the absolute
control OF the Southeastern Tariff Asso-
cia,ion with their exorbitant rates and
Objectionable clauses.
PLEASANTS & CRENSHAw.
General Agents,
,phore ia ilOI IL east Main 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13

ly by the fire at Homewood. and j. u.
Williams, OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. Louise Henley arrived home last
evening from lengthy v,sit to Wash
ington and Hampton.
Mr.. w. j. Nelms and Mr.. 7. J. Bar
ham. prominent young attorneys Of New
port News. are here to-day.
MIR. James T. Christian, Mr.. Frank
Wolfe. Mr. Lee Henley, and Mr.. II. ID.
Peachy leave tomorrow for week =
outing on the yacht II. V. Lane. They
sail from Bigelow's. on the YORK river.
The historic Temple farm, one mile be-
low Yorktown. and containing about so
acres. with residence (the famous Moore
housed has been sold TO Amis o. Manch'
of Columbus. O. for $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
Conservative Investment.

The United Banking and Building Conn
many. having a good demand for money.
offers for sale limited number Of shares
OF lis pald-up. accumulatlye stock at 10
per share. maturity value 500. DIVIDEND
OF per cent. per annum. payable in cash
January and July. For further informa-
ton apply at the ONCE OF the company.
SCI east Main street.
LEWIS II. BLAIR.
President.
W. j. JOHNSON.
Vice President.
SAMUEL :. ELAN.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
I,ryest Crowd Of Triibyites of the
Srgspu.

Tho ..rrilby" Excursion left Sunday
morning via the Norfolk and Western
Railroad promptly on time. carrying the
largest crowd OF the season. There were
7oo neople on board, and from the general
opinion OF those who went everybody was
delighted with the trip. These excursions
are growing more popular every trip, ana
~. crowd increases as the season advan-
COO which shows that all appreciate the
management, accommodation. good SER
vice mic coaches and the interest which
Nessrs Niche & Adams take In trying
a. please their patrons. Another OF these
popular excursions viii be run Sunday
Angus, IS, at $50 a. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13

NEW ORLEANS. LA. August i2.-To-
day the attorneys ior ,Thomas Haley ana
peter 10. Can't =. Doodle couacilmen, VINO
v4ra convicted in June Of conspiracy ~
nroposlng 10 receive bride Of $3.50
from the Louisville ard Nashville rail-
road In return FOR certain privileges 10
no granted that road, filed an application
for a new trial They were 10 have been
sentenced to-day, but tn filing Of the
motion temporarily postponed the SEN
renee Thursday next wac fixed to hear
the argument on the motion for a new
trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
The IunenJurg Case.

To the Editor OF The DlspaIch'
W w p. Is in error again. The adj
p,,njsfration and execution Of the laws
in I.unenburg or elsewhere in Virginia
are matters Of concern 70 all thu people
az tbe State. and II is entirely right and
nroper for them TO inquire whether the
ends OF Justice have been secured both
for themselves and the state and they
are neither impertlnent nor meddiesome
when they make this demand.
ANOTHER =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
COMING TOWERS or wAR-sHIps.
The Entrances Thereto Mrsf suit
officers broad of Ueaui.

WASHINGTON. August 12.-At meet
Ing Of the Naval Board on Construction
to-day Chief-Construc.or IichbOn asked
q reconsideration ~ the boards action IN
directing that the entrance to the coming
towers Of battlesh!ps should be made
short and wide instead OF long and mar
row.
The action Of the board was taken be-
cause they believed portiy officers would
find difficulty I'm passing into the towers
and also 10 lessen the danger 20 those
inside from pieces Of exploding shells
which more easily enter through lCns
apertures than through short ones.
with one exception the board is COM
posed Of fat men. and consequently the
constructor was out-vOted and no change
in the boards original decision will be
made Commodore Hlchborn IS also ro-
fund. but naval constructors DO not 80 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
Furnace and RoiiIng-MiiI Leased.

ROANOKE. VA. August l2-tSpeciaL)-
Iu1ge Paul. Of the United states court
has entered an order for the lease OF the
Roanoke Iron COmpanys blast-turnace
and rolling-mill. in the West-End' when
went into the hands Of rec Ners lew
months ago. Beury Brothers ana john JONI,
Cooner Flat-Top coal-operators. VIII
1ease and operate the property. and work
viii start as soon as IL can be put in
good condition This is one Of the finest
IRON plants in Virginia. About 800 persons
will b. given employmc-t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13

WASHINGTON. August i2-The follow
ing telegram. dated Jackson's Hole. Az
Gust nth. was received al army head
n.ar;ers to-day from General copp.nser;
Colonel Randall "ith Lieutenant
Hamilton and a scouting party, p'ekcd
81, Temhi pete and party Of seventeen
Ina,aus. with sixty ponies. hunting peace
,uI,y I'm Teton Mountains. Started tnem
nome for i.emhi reservation yesterhy.
Nemiis. the wounded Bannock, saieiy IN
camp. Scouting party In from the
North. al quot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
Cheap Tickets, Richmond 90 b"s'""'
Mnss and Return.

open to the public. August I'D to zoth'
the Richmond, fredericksburg ana 20
tomac railroad will sell round-trip tck-
cts 10 Boston at SAB. VIA SOUND
lines; and sl575 via aii-rail routes, on
account Of knights Tempiar conclase.
Tickets good until September i9tn. anu
can be extended longer n presented 10
ticket-aeent I'm Boston between Septem-
Der 10th and 9th.
For full information apply 10 Richmond
Transfer Company, corner Ninth and
Main streets; ,icket-agent; Byrd-Sireet
station, or 1. a. IA bon'
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-13
r,r.t Cotton at savannah.

SAVANNAH, August i2.-The first bale
., re,y cotton was received to-day from
nayson Ga, weighed as pounds. was
c,assed as good middlne. and was sold
~ auction at ~ cents per pound. The
second bale OF new cotton which was re-
=. ,sS nounds. was c,assed fully mid
m Us OF good color vita staple very
u unnJ and was sold at auction at 7 5-ls
o.,,s ner pound.