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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
NEW sE,-GoING ToRpEDo-BoATs.
bids for them To BE Opened To-Day.
Connection M to speed.

WASHINGTON, February S.-Blds for
the NV sea-Going toTpedo-boa,s Will be-
opened by Secretary Herbert tomorrow
The work Of increasing the navy by the
addition Of mod ~ steel warships To re-
place the obsoet. type Of wooden fri
gates. which was 50 vigorously pressed by
Congress during the administration OF
Secretaries Chandler, Whitney, and ira
cey. has ben comparatively abandoned
recently. no new vessels having been un-
dertakcn except the three small gun
boats Of light draught Intended for usa in
Chinese and Central American waters. as
we'll as for river servic. for which bids
were opened october u. 1893.
These vessels are building at Newport
News Va. and with the exc ption Of a
cruis and three hlttleships nearly COM
pleted. constitute the entire work Of con-
struction now progressing
Consid, rable interest has already been
developed relativ- 70 the sharp cOmpeti-
ton between great ship-builders and
small, concerns for tho three twin-screw
torpedo cruisers. with minimum
guaranteed speed of 2f2 knots.
There is an appropriation of
S4JDo0o to be divided among IN thre"
vessels. and the great Point Of uncert ain
~ in the competition lies i'm the fact that
many bidders viii submit plans OF tn ir
own and promise unprec' dentcd speeds.
II is understood that the Here shons.
whose Gushing and StilettO have already
set the pac. in our navy, have a scheme
for "a bronze hull, and for The introduc-
tion of aluminium in many parts not IN
contact with tn water. which, together
with novel engines and boilers. may pro-
ducc boat OF hitherto unapproachable
speed and manOeuv-ring ability The
Crescent Works, to which eX-COnstructor
Nixon has lately attached himself. hav-
some surprises in store. while the SCOTS.
Of san Francisco; the Columbian Iron
Works Of Baltimore; the Dubuqu' and
Bath Works, and several others. which
have already built naval Vess Is. are eager
for the contracts. \ number Of new firms
are in the competition, and arly all of
them have bids on the departments plans.
as well as modified propositions of their
own 4 sign. which are calculated to de-
vclop abnormal speed. IL il expected that
the prices offered will range from $4,000
10 $4,000 for each vessel, several firms
stating that they will furnish the vessels
for the bare cost Of material and labor.
II will take at least a months cOnsidera-
ton Of the bids before the contract can b.
announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

graph The reports OF the Board OF d.
rectors and general manager have been
given TO each stockholder. They showed
In detail the financial condition OF the as
ISOLATION. with the receipts and expendi-
lures for the last seventeen months up 10
December n, 1894. and that the income
was more than Sufficient to cover the
outlay =.
.Inasmuch as this matter was intended
for the members OF the Associated Pres-
II seemed 10 be entirely unnecessary TO
send II out, In view OF the fact that ths
members themselves had In bound volume
the financial statement OF the board for
the year ending December 81 1884. and
also the report Of the Auditing Committee
of the board. both OF which fatty contra
dict the above statement sent out by VI.
f. Stone. general manager or the Asso-
ciated Press
"The general manager, In his official
rerort. shows loss every month from
August. 1893. 10 January. 1895, except In
October. 1894. and December 1894. net
loss in tho entire period of Ses,htS.
Therefore. his report does not show that
the income was more than sufficient tn
cover the outlay during the seventeen
months ending December :. 1891
"Thr Auditing Committee, under date
OF February 7th. set forth that the la
billtles of the Associated Press are 1856
e92.S2. and its assets s36.6js.s3. leaving the
net loss s2ls.63i.i9. or some $4,000 more
than Stone makes It.
"Tha assets are made up Of furniture.
fixtures. bills receivable. and n small
amount Of cash on hand. The liabilities
are COMPOSED of the capital stock. si6.150;
borrowed at banks 10000. and due tele-
graph companies. nearly 100000 more. II
is simply amazing that any man who de-
sires the reputation Of being honest could
send out the dispatch which appeared
I'm the Register of Thursday morning. In
view Of the official reports made To the
association on Wednesday i'm bound vol
umes. We have every reason 10 believe
that more searching investigation and
examination Of the books and records
would show that the Indebtedness the
first dav Of February. 1895. would be
nearer 10000 than sS0. .0o0.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
MARRIAGE N STAFFORD.
Miss BESSIE Bryan becomes the
Vride Of Mr. =. tshby jones.

STAFFORD COURTHOUSE, VA, teD-
rlarv S.-,Special)-Th marriage OF Miss
Bessie daughter Of G. \. Bryan. the GERS
n, the Court. to :. Ashby Jones. OF
Brooke. Va, took place At Register chape'
Tonight at o'clock. The groom's best
man was 5. B. Dabney, Of Brooke va.
The ushers were Messrs. &. W. Hall ana
George =. King. of Fredericksburs. W.
u. Smith. Of Brooke. and Frank Black
burn. OF Garrisonvile. Va.
Ths bride was attired in handsome
gown of blue Ottoman cloth. with hat
and gloves to match. The maid of honor
Miss Mamie Bryan. sister of the bride
Was handsomely attired in cream alba
trOss.
Those attending the wedding IN part
were Mrs. Mamie Maxwin and MISS Stei-
Ia Campbell. Of Washington ID. G; NJ
Mamie Blackburn and family. OF Carl
sonville: sheriff Kennedy. +. h. Eryah'
Esq.. of Washington. II. C.; Mr.. ana Mrs.
Delaiield Clift: Mrs. NJ c. Jones ana
family. Of Fredericksburg; Misses Marie
and Mamie Dix. and many others.
The bridal presents were many anu anu
valuable. consisting chiefly Of silver The
church was crowded 10 It's fullest extent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
I iection was heari he suggested O'clock

lection was heard he suggested 2 o'clock
tomorrow.
The vice-Presldent: Is there objection
20 that proposition?
Mr. Villas: | obi ct
Mir Butler: Then let us have vote this
afternoon
MIR. George: Let us have n vote before
We adjourn II We have to stay up all
night.
Mir. Hale: Senators must see that II Is
inposslhlc 20 g,t vote tonight.
MIR Jones: ! recognize that fact and
win now move that the Senate adjourn.
Tomorrow | will ask the Senate 10 re-
main In session until the final vote Is taken
on tht hill and amendm nts.
\ general chorus OF senator's. That is
richi
Mr.. Jones therefore made the motion.
and the senate at $50 T.. NJ. adjourned
tiu tomorrow at noon.
JONES BILL PROVISIONS
IN, Jones bill provides as follows:
THAT from and after the passage OF
this act the Secretary Of the Treasury IL
hereby authorized and directed to receive
at any United states mint. from any
citizen of the United States, silver bullion
Of standard hneness. and coin The same
into silver dollars OF ~ - grains each.
Tire seieniorage on the said bullion shall
belong 10 the United States, and shan
hc ihe difference between the coinage
value thereof ana The market price oi
the bullion in New York on the day the
deposit is made. and an expenditures Tor
coinage done under the provisions Of TINS
act shall be paid out of said seigniorage.
and the Secretary Of the Treasury shaii
deliver 10 the dcpOsitors OF such hullioh
standard silver dollars equal In amount
10 the price thereof. as aforesaid. ana
when the said coins herein PROVIDED lot
shall be received into the Treasury. ceru-
ncates na~ be issued thereon, IN the
manner now provided for by law
House of Representatives.
TIE House to-day devoted four hours
to the Transaction Of business, unuei
suspension Of the rules. during winch
time three measures were passed ana Two
defeated. Those passed were bills fix
ins the minimum pension of pensioners
Of the Mexican war and the Indian wars
from 1872 10 1872 at Sl2 per month amend
ing the statutes concerning the regulation
Of steam vessels and granting Mount
Vernon barracks, Ala. to that state for
public purposes.
The measures defeated Were 10 create
a retired list for the revenue-cutter ser
vice. ana granting tc the Atamonte
Water Company the right to construct
dams ACROSS the ST Louis and Colquet
rivers I'm Minnesota.
An hour was devoted to the naval APP
preparation bill 4 point of order was
made by Mr.. Savers Of Texas. against
the paragraph authorizing an increase in
the enlisted force of the navy. Mr.
O'Nein OF Massachusetts. chairman Of
the committee. reserved his decision until
tomorrow.
The resignation Of Representative VII
son Of Washington. ScnatOr-clcct, was re-
cciv'i and accepted.
An effort was made 10 fix the hour Of
meeting tomorrow at II o'clock. hut no
quorum could he induced 10 vote upon the
proposition So IL was Withdrawn, and
the House. at 5.lj adjourned till noon
tomorrow.
Several oNo~ts We're made unavailngly.
| 70 got unanimous consent for the passage
Of private bills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
JAPs WILL VOW TAKE CHEE-FOO.
solemn Farewell to the Remains Of
Admiral Ting.

LONDON. February 1s.-Tha Central
News correspondent in Chee-Foo says:
''The foreigners who were taken prison.
ers at Wei-Hai-Wei with the one ex-
ceptlon OF Howie. have arrived here The
steamship Kangchi brought the bodies
Of the Chinese naval officers who cons
mitted suicide The japanese saluted th-
Kinchi bidding a solemn and reverent
farewell to Admiral Ting's body. This
Chinese were greatly impressed. The
japanese will now come to Chee-Foo.
Junks brought the Chinese soldiers from
Wei-Hai-Wei to this port"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The KeeIey Institute.

GREENSBORO, y. c., February l5 1895.
The Keeley Institute al Greensboro. y.
c., never had warmer friend than the
late Rev. +. L. Reid, ID. d.. who at the
time OF his death was resident OF thai
city and editor Of the North Carolina
Christian Advocate. In a leeteT TO the
Rev. Alexander Walker. OF date May II,
1896 ne said:
''The Keeley Cure Is In dispute amone
the doctors-sOme think IL humbug.
some do not. believe II good thing,
and have helped send several to 1t and
bought IL for one man myself The best
way TO work for 1t is to do 1t by seeing
individuals personally and persuadins
them to go there. have put In some
work on that line. The preachers do
work for II some. I wish every drunk
ard would try II.
with best wishes, | am
yours sincerely. +. L. REID"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Irwin Acquitted Hut Pays Costs.

PITTSRIRG. PA, February 1S.-The
sealed verdict OF the jury i'm the case OF
Discretionary Pool-Operator George VI. Ir-
win was opened by Judge Kennedy to-
day The finding was for acquittal. the
defendant to pay the costs so far as the
charges of false pretence preferred by
Mrs. Brown are concerned. The court
room vas crowded to the limit. The YER
diet created no surprise and Irwin was
the FIRST man TO leave the room. When
in the corridor he was surrounded by a
host Of friends. who were profuse in con-
cratulatiOns. Irwin considers the verdict
complete viniication. lie went to the
Sheriff's office and entered bond TO pay
the costs within ten days. The future ac-
iion OF both sides TO the Gaze Is yet un-
decided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
PLYMOUTH ROCK PANTS co.
Manager I'm Atlanta Charge" VIII"
CbcuttnC and Svindling.

ATLANTA, GA, February Is .
Skies. manager Of the local brahc"
Of the Plymouth Rock Pants COM
nany. was placed under arrest mere
today on a warrant charging him
with cheating aDd swlndihs' II
seems that Skies. who closed the prahen
house here upon an attachment ehu0,seu
checks that were made payable 10 L. j.
Tay. who represented himself as travel
ling auditor for the general concern. The
checks were worthless. Three Atlanta
firms were touched for about 500 each
WrTants have been sent out Tor lay
arrest.
The branches OF the Plymouth ROCK
Company in Macon and Augusta We're
closed up to-day by the managers. Sew
eraI efforts to pass other checks were
made here by unknown men. but the
merchants declined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Niurdi Grus.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Feb. %. 1895.
For the above occasion the Southern
railway will sell tickets to New Orleans
and return ar the rate OF one tirst-ciass
fare for the round trip. From Richmond.
s26.5O) Tickets will be sold February 22d
to 18th, inclusive. with final limit fifteen
days from date OF sale.
For further information apply to pas
senger office, go east Main street.
JOHN NJ. BEALL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The 81. Augustine safe.

NEW YORK. February S.-A dispatch
received at the Maritime Exchange late
this afternoon states that the steamer
CITY of St Augustine arrived at the Bermu-
das to-day. short Of coal The steamer
sailed from Jacksonville. Fla. on Febru-
airy 2i. and with ordinary weather she
should have reached this port on the eth.
She is commanded by Captain Gaskill
and has Il crew Of thirteen men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
VIII of MIIliounirp Davis

HELENA, MONT. February lS.--The
Supreme Court decided to-day that Har-
riet Sheffield and Erwin Davis. niece
and hrolhe.E, ~ .AARarew j. Davis. the De-
ceased Tsrtfe millionaire, may contest the
viii on the ground that 1t was a for
gerry and was revoked by other wit
nesses This again opens the question
a. to the validity OF the will under which
Davis's brother claims the whole estate
Of SS n0pD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
FRIEND AGAINST UNCLE SAM.
Case Involving Damage Done at
Dutci, Gap Dismissed.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., February IS
The United States Court Of Claims to-
day dismissed the case 4 Robert G.
Friend against the United States for slO.-
90 damages for want Of jurisdiction.
The case involved damages done TO Farris
Island. in HenricO county, Va. owned by
Friend. 10y the government. in nllng up
the Dutch Gap canal" and thus cut
ting of Friend from the only outlet he
had for ,ransportatins his produce TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
ASSOCIATED PRESS STATEMENT.
IL Is Pronounced Otherwise Thnn
Gnrrecf-IncOme and Outlay.

SANDUsKY, o., February lS.-The San
dusky Register, published by l. +. Mack.
a member OF the Chicago organization
styling itself the Associated Press ana
formerly president OF the Western Asso-
ciated Press. prints the following edito-
rial under the headline. "A False State
ment":
In the dispatch sent out by the man.
ager OF the Associated Press "Wednesday
night concerning the annual meeting OK
that association at Chicago II this para
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Lieutenant SeIfridge's Promotion.

WASHINGTON. February N.-Secre-
tary Herbert has approved the report OF
the examining board which recommended
Lieutenant j. -. Selfridge's promotion to
commander. This officer. who was refused
promotion several months ago on account
Of temporary physical disability Is "A
brother of Commodore S.lfridge. and a son
Of the rear-admiral Of that name, who
is the oldest living officer OF the navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
sydnor 4 HundIey's Clearing Sale

continues to-day Mt 1890 A. NJ. and on
account of the large crowd that attended
yesterdays sale We have made still more
room for the people. As this is our first
Clearing auction s.iie We propose 10 have
the r. lie remember va mean business.
our rms are more than liberal. All
goods at your own price. and one third
cash and the balance in sixty days.
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY.
Leaders In Furniture.
7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Beer Tux Increase Dead.

WASHINGTON. II. C.. February h-
The bill 10 increase the tax on beer Is pre-
sunably dead. 1t was referred TO sub
committee OF the House Committee on
WAYS and Means, Of which MIR McMillin.
OF Tennessee is chairman. The favorable
showing made by Secretary Carlisle salts
nes Mr.. McMillin that the tax II not need
ed and he reports therefore. that no fur-
ther action will be taken upon the meas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The McFadden In TiarbOr.

VINEYARD HAVEN. MASS. February
1S-The four-masted schooner George a.
McFadden. Of Bath. Me. before reported
abandoned at sea in one OF the violent
gales of last week. while on the passage
from Norfolk. Va. to Boston. Mass. ar
rived in this harbor to-day. in tow Of the
stcam-tug Ice King. which picked her up
at sea. The schooner apparently has con-
siderable water in her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Weather for Nar,li Gras.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, February Is
There is good prospect for fair and
sunny weather for the Mardi-Gras fetes.
The bad weather OF the past cold spell
has almost cleared away. The street are
almost clear OF snow. and the sun was
out awhile to-day. The railroads report
everything in good condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Drn,ton Divorce Case.

JERSEY CITY, y. j., February IS
The Drayton divorce case which was
postponed until this morning. was to-day
again laid over none of the parties in
the suit having appeared up TO ii 10 a NJ.
The chancellor announced another posi-.
ponrment for one week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Oysters. Oysters.

Hotels, Restaurants. and Housekeepers.
take notice:
Having purchased one OF the finest
oyster beds IN York river. from which l
Ylll be receiving shipments daily. | will
nh all orders a, the same old price.
GEORGE Is. BULL,
Phone 505. 3Ji north Sixth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Auction Sale.

Sydnor & Hundley's clearing sale is the
talk OF the people. and II you need any
goods In thu furniture lin you should
avail yourself OF this grand opportunity to
get fine goods at your own price.
Sale to-day at l0:S0 a. NJ. on first door,
No. 7l3 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
kuusns civ Public uuiIding.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. February IS
Secretary Carlisle to-day awarded the
contract FOR the construction of the Kan
sis city MoD public building TO the Du-
gan Cut-StOne Company, Of Kansas
city. Mo. al their bid OF s}l7 900 Almo
county (Tex) granite is to be used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Money Wanted.

Heavy Merino Undershrts and Drawers
rs cents each. All kinds II furnishins-
Goods at and below cost Tor casn. ihe
goods must be sold. Call early. az - east
Sa,n street. T.. LESLIE SPENCE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Orders for printing sent to the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt At
tention, and the style Of work and prices
wilj b. sure 70 please IN. s.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Owing to Ranges not getting to other
points, The Majestic people VIII remain
with US until Thursday evening. Feoru'
ary eist Special prices hold good durins
this time. JOHN BOWERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Quratoi has created sensation
throughout Virginia. having been en>
dorsed by more people OF prominence
than all other similar preparations com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The Gunboat Castinc.

WASHINGTON. February ls.-The gum
boat Castine. bound for Madagascar. left
| Punta del Gado. Azores, to-day Tor Gil
! braltar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

For Throat Diseases. Coughs. Colds. ETC., Of
fectuai relief Is found in the use Of "fsowSs
BRONCHIAL TRocHya" Price Csc sud esy ~
bexss
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-11-09

IN hiA nnose1sloA consumed q. eertnr
worms In twelve honrs that Alexan-
der Wilson. shS great ornithologist,
estilnated that the red-winged black.
bird alone destroys about 10000. 600 OF
insects every years that shout twenty
years ago such clouds OF grasshoppers
descended upon the western states and,
territories that in Utah tho food sup
ply was thfeAtened with entire de-
struction, but 1T the moment OF great.
est peril large Hooks OF beautiful
show whitt Euils appeared. toInink
from no ono knew where. and de-
toGred the Erasshoppets almost with
odt ceas:ng. SO that the crops were
saved add the Salt Lake rrophets
solemnly declared that tho Lord had
sent these beautiful winged messen-
gers to save his chosen people. All
these facts, which have Eeen printed
over and over again. are worthy OF re-
publication and should bs borne in
mind by thoughtful people in every
community, and steps taken to check
40 much as possible the totai extinc-
ton OF these valuable allies OF man.
At best, birdH-sonR birds especially
afford very little food, and their wan.
ton destruction for ''sport" alone is .
crime against nature, which nature re-
pays by the in6ict:on of countless
myriads of insect foes, rendering in
vain tho painful labor of the agricul-
turiSt.-Humano World.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-11-09
WHY XIII lslr<Is9

The so-called open season for
'.sportsmen" is close at hand, and a
timely warning against the danger OF
the determination of birds is in order.
This is given in 4 very clever essay
lately pu blished by r. Leroy Homer,
Of Meadville, Pa From him we learn
that a single pair of plant lice can
produce, in about two months, about
6, OOO, 900, 600 of their kind, that one fe-
male moth can produce in single
year about 100000 of caterpillars;
that in France, in two years, one flor
list lost about zoo, 900 rose trees from
the larvse OF the cockchafer; that in
the Hartz mountains about 1,5Oo, 900
trees were killed in q few years by the
bark-boring beetle; that in our
own country. in spite OF all our num-
Der of birds, something like 5000
600 to 10, COG. 600 bushels of wheat alone
are annually destroyed by insects; that
Prof. T,readweil. of Cambridge. proved
by actual experiment TINT . robin con-
su,nss about i+o per cent. Of its OWL
weight sYesy dayi that , yoanS basd
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-11-09
HERE AND THERE.

"A yearling sheep that has been
carefully attended to will sell in the
market with much profit as any
other animal that is kept on the farm
Always have plenty of cut straw
or leaves for the hens to scratch i'm in
a dry place. Feed them there to in
duce exercise when cold or damp out
side.
The fruit growing posi- Utilities OF
this country are immense, and it may
almost be said that no section has vet
fully reached its limit of fruit growing
possibilities.
condition is always kept at more or
less loss, for it costs as much or more
than it originally did to put them
| back to the weight they have fallen
from.
Twenty thousand head of cattle
arc said to he grazing in the Salt River
valley, Arizona Some will be mar
| keted on the Pacific coast and most o.
| the others sent to Texas for feeding
during the winter.
Many a man who L. making dairy
ing a side issue. and = much neglected
one at that, by keeping few iil.cared
for cows on a good-sized farm. is =:
tonished at the man who can keep ,
goodly mum Der on . few acres. Th,
whole secret is In tho man and his in
tensifed farming.
speaking of baFn-yard u1anur
Prof bailey says there are sound scien
tiac reasons for the high esteem j;
which this manure Is held. It contain
| all tho fertilszing elements required b.
! plants In forms that insure plsuiiit.
crops and peTneRept fertility ee 81
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