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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
IunernI of Nr. =. =. Grren.

The funeral Ut Alr Samuel ). Green.
the Well-hnown Qulrryman and stone
mason. took place from the family resi-
dcnce. III south Laurel street. yesterday
morning. and the services were attended
10y large gathering Of friends whose
fNWu1tly Went out O. the gricf-stricken
wife ard children. The services. which
We're tender ana impressive. were con-
Quoted By Rev Or. Hawthorne. by whom
Mr.. Green was baptized IN the First Bap-
list ch.Ich about twelve years ago. assist
"a by Rev J. Il. liutson. Of Pine-Street
church. Dr. Hawthorne paid beautiful
tribute 10 the Christian character OF the
deceased. ana spoke foeline.y Of his deyo-
q u 30 his family and 10 his church.
For q number Of years Mr Green was
an earnest ana faithful member OF the
First Baptist church. and more recently
of Emmanuel where he WIS active in al,
that ptrtainel % the Advancement Of
the MASTERS cause tie was a regular
attendant upon the church services. and
gave literally Of both his time and means.
T., was worthy man. % whom I'll that
Or Hawthorne said was weil-deserved
Ills death U.s. recognized as a serious loss
10 imranuel church.
The interment vas made in Hollywood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
THE LIBERTY bell.
New Itinernry-Norih Carolina to
uc iIolored ou Return.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, August 2i-The
Joint counc.lmanic committee which will
accompany the Liberty Zen to the At
lan.a Exposition. IN the event Of the
courts refusing % grant an injunction
restraining the transfer Of the relic, met
this afternoon.
The sub-Commi-tee on Transportation
presented new itinerary o. correspond
with the change IN the time q departure
from September 18th 20 october 18th, as
agreed upon IT t.c last meeting. The
schedule as arrange. shows the time OF
arrival and departure OF the train from
al the stations along the route Copies
will be sent to an he points. In order
that the residents VIII be- enabled 10 OBJ
tain a view OF the bell while IN route.
\ communication was received from
Senator Butler. of North Carolina, call
ing attention 10 the fact tina. the first
ana last battles ~ fhe Rev0luti We're
fought in North Carolina. and suggesting
that the route OF the bell be changed SO
thai one stop be made at Greensboro
and another al Charlotte.
\ letter WIS received from g -. Elan
nigan. a former citizen or Philadelphia.
now in Athens Ca. asking that the bell
be taken 10 that city In order that il
could be properly received by the people
there.
nom letters were referred 10 the sub
Committee on Itinerary. with the under
standing that these points would be taken
in on the return trip from Atlanta. An
early decision g. cypro 81 on the appi-
cotion ~ cltizers of Philadelphia for an
Injunction 10 restrain the local agthorl-
,,es from temporarily removing the bell
from independence Hall to Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

CINCINNATI. O. August GA special
from Springfield. Ky. says: \ mob. COM
pos 4 ~ about a dozen men, al negroes,
took Harrison Lewis (coloreD from Jail
here last night and hanged him to
tree iu the courthouse yard.
About II o'clock they attacked the jail,
and demanded the KEYS II Ja.ler Smith
who. having ben warned 0f their ap-
proach. escaped ont OF a back door with
the keys. The mon. nothing daunted. re-
paired t. usighb0riug h!acNsmith-shop
procured a slelge-hImmer and other tools,
and began batter.ne down the doors
1t took three hours hard work - reach
their victim, but their determination
never wayered In the least. ard promptly
al O'Clock this morning he was hanged
No resistance was offered tie mob. and
quite number of people wore on the
street while they were at work. but were
afraid ~ interfere.
The Grim. for which Lewis was lynched
was 70 most cYva-diy murder Last Fri
day ui-it L.N., won't 10 tho house OF
Joe Brooks. AIS ,''0rei. looking Tor an
other negro. o. whom he had a
grievance. Br0o. nim that his man
was not there. WIZ. .Jn Lewis ilred upon
Brooks with a Sd an. killing him in
staut!y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

The Trlby excursion lett hcre Sunday
morning 40 500 4. ~ sharp. with eleven
coaches filed with Trilbyitos bound f0r
Norfolk. Virginia Beach. ana ocean View.
These trains seem 10 grow more popular
every Sunday ana are patronizet mostly
by the fair sex 81 this ci:y. who spend
"A delightful day at the seashore. These
people are given six hours and twenty
five minutes M Virginia Beach and ocean
View. and eight hours AZ Norfolk. All
on board returned home last night on
time. well pleased with the acc0mmoda-
ton and polite attention shown them
by Messrs. Niche & Adams. VINO look
after their comfort AMI convenience.
These gentlemen viii run a special Tr.lby
excursion TO these points o. THURSDAY.
August 23th, FOR the bc0eft or those
who dislike to take these outings on SUM
days leaving Byri-Sueet station az go
\. ~. returning. leaving Norfolk at "A
y. VI They viii also run their regulas
Trilby on next Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
SAVANNAH AND WESTERN.
Central II. Il. and Banking Company
REORGANIZATION Plan Approved.

NEW YORK. August 26.-The consoN-
dated mortgage bondholiers Of the Sa-
vanuah and Western Railroad Company
met this morning ut the Office Of Messrs.
Simon Borg & co. TO consider the pro-
position for participation in the reorgani-
zaton or the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company Of Georgia, submitted to
the Mercantile Trust Company by General
Samuel Thomas and Mr.. T. L. Ryan.
The meeting was organized by the cleo
ton Of Simon Borg as chairman, and was
entirely harmonious. \ number OF ques-
lions were asked the chairman by the
various persons present.
The plan for the reorganization of the
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Of Georgia was unanimously approved by
all the b0ndhoiders present or represent
al by proxy.
More than - per cent. OF all the bonds
deposited with the Borg committee We're
represented. and, As the agreement re-
quired the approval of only 90 per cent.
the assent OF the Savannah and Western
bondholders L. the plan has now been
given. and the reorganization Of the CEN
trail Railroad and Banking Company Of
Georgia viii soon be perfected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

ago. IL has also been stated that the
extension OF the Baltimore and ohio was
delayed and prevented by the urgent ne
cess.iy % improving it's irunk-iine route
between the West and East, which IN
cluded the building Of the Philadelphia
branch. traffic arrangements over the
Philadelphia and Reading 10 New YORK
and the securing O; terminal iacilues IN
New York aud Chicago.
The Roanoke aud Southern is l2i2l
miles long. and extends from Roanoke
70 Wins'on-Salem. -. G. II IS leased by
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany. At Winston connection is made
with the rape Fear and Yadkin Valley
road. which extends northward from VIII
mington. y c.. on the coast. to Mount
Airy. y. c.. few miles south OF the
virginia lire. The main line q the Cape
Fear and Ya1kin VALLEY road is 2N$
miles long. II has n half dozen branches.
which give it a total mileage Of &3S.6S
miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
THE STUDY or MEDICINE.
The University College of Medicine
and what IL Has Accomplished.

The outlook for the coming session oe
this institution. which opens on septcnl-
Der 18th. we are informed. "a exceptionally
encouraging. Although established only
a few years ago. IT'S success has been
really phenomenal. for last year Il hat
more than two hundred mltrlcuat's. en-
braclng ten States and two foreign coun-
tries.
The purpose Of its cOrporstors to estab-
lsh IN this city a great southern mod cal
university for the teaching OF medicine
In all Of its departments Ia already real
lied. and the profession everywhere "a
giving 10 IL II hearty support IN It's efforts
% maintain high grade theoretical and
practical course Of instruction.
The equipments 81 the college buildings.
which contain fifteen separate apartments
and have accommodations for three hum
bred and nftv students. are Of the most
approved designs and VIII compare IA
vorably with any In this country. Tho
teaching corps is composed Of forty-ei2ht
instructors. and IA the largest OF any
similar institution In the South. We ara
gratiacd 10 know that Richmond. With
its two medical colleges and fourteen
hospitals and disponsarics. T. fast hecom-
Ing a medical centre OK national repute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
II. & O. RAILWAY rNTEysION.
.icc-PresIdcnt King Inspecting
>orth Carolina systems.

BALTIMORE. MD. August 25.-Thomas
NJ. King. vlce-presilent q the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. viii start to-day on an
inspection trlp over the Roanoke and
Southern and Cape Fear and Yadkln Val
lev railroad lines. Mr.. King will be ac-
COMMANDED by General John GIN. receiver
of the last-named road, and Colonel John
4 Tompkins. expert accountant IL -
eaid maj Mr. KINGS object In making the
tin - 10 exauine these railroad properties
for tho nurnose OF determining the practl-
cabri,v Of bringing them into close aili-
ance with the Baltimore ana Ohio. thus
living that road access to large section
~ the south and putting /, Ia position
~ make further connections ana extern
slOns In that section.
m. Valley railroad, Of Virginia. which
10 n,rt of the Baltimore and OHIO system.
ends southwark through the Shenan-
d,,b Valley from Harper's Ferry. w. Va.
D. lexington. Va. about fifty miles from
I5,onolse the northern terminus OF the
pc,ro,,e and Southern. Any project Tor
flooding the business OF the Baltimore
and Ohi, southwark over the Roanoke ana
southern would require the construction
~ a railroad between Lexington ard Roa-
nOke.
The building OF such connection has
frequently been urged and Baltimore and
Ohio surveys for II were made some time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
sprciaI "Triib," Excursion

THURSDAY. hUGvsT Goth.
TO NORFOLK. OCEAN VIEW, AND
VIRGINIA REACH,
over Norfolk and Western railroad
Train leaves Eyrl-Street station AZ s2D
4. ~ This viii be- "a good opportunity
to spend a fun day % the seashore. ani
also % talSe I'm the attractions at Nofiolk
on that date.
There w.l 3. game OF baseball b.
tween Norfolk ami Portsmouth,. aud L
boxing match between Duke End Wongo
Ohc INDIAN. seconded by Jake hIlrain.
Eeturuilg tn Uan win leave Norfolk
~ II T. " The round trip rate rom
Richmond CD Norfolk uH De ST. Sea
small h.ls far rarteu'a's
.C3puin DO is NICHE and Il. 4.
AuAMs. ManlElra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
NIAGARA IL HARNESS.
II =. Tnde to send Ont Electricity
for Commercial tsr.

NIAGARA FALLS. y. y. August &C.
After almost five years work and the OK
penliture 81 over $4,000. the Niagara
has finally been harressed. and power
s.ncr.-teI b. the rnoHster 5.eo-hor-e-
power dynamos OF tn Cataract Construc-
ton Company Is 100 saui.ng out cleo
trlcity for commercial use The first
power was delivered 10 the works u the
piftsbIrg Deduction Company. here az
T2J O'Clock this morning. when dynamo
so. in the construction ccmpany's pow
er-h0use was set .n motion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Mn. EIs.Is HEARD FROM.
His Deputies Have Been to see TX
.u.N.I W nlicr.

iifN EfFNuitf" h'f'' ~ ~ 49,
gonsul walter.
WASHINGTON, August pa cable
gram from Ambassador Eustis received
~ the state Department to-day, an
nounces the return 10 Paris ~ the AM
bas.ad1rs Two deputies. Newton Eustis
and Mr.. Alexander. who had been sent
10 ClairyauX prison 10 see cX-COnsul Wal
Ter. They took Mr. Walters deposition
containing q fun statement 81 his trial
and conviction by the French military
court at Tamatave. and copy viii be
forwarded 20 the department as soon as
possible.
THE VISIT TO WALLER.
PARIS. August 26-Mr Newton y. Eus-
It's. the son OF the American Ambassador.
who Is secretary Of the embassy, and Mr.
Alexander. counsel Of the embassy. 20
turned to-day from ClairyauX. whittier
they went 10 see John L. Waller Ameri-
can ex-Consul 10 Madagascar. who was
sentenced by a cOurt-mGriial 20 long
term II imprisonment on conviction OF
having informed the Hovas. with whom
the French are at war; q the movements
of the French.
They were allow. 70 converse win
Waller practically alone The rules Of the
any visitors except In tha presence Of an
official In this case the rule was but
technically obeyed the Governor remain
ing in the room next 10 that IN which Mr..
Eustis and Mr. Alexander saw MIR. Wal
Ter. The door between the rooms was
left open, but practically the conversation
was private
walters health has improved since his
arrival In France as prisoner from MAJ
agascar. lie was suffering upon his ar
rival from the effects Of the fever that
preyails in Madagascar. IL seemed 10
be- greatly checred by the visit Of Mss5rs.
Eustis and Alexander. and by their as
surance that the United states Govern
ment would inquire thoroughly INTO MS
case
When asked whether be- had any COM
plant 10 make regarding his ireatmeDt III
prison. Waller replied. NO. hut | wOu'
Ike % have chair and table this'
however, according 20 the ruies govern
ing prisoners sentenc d - solitary con-
,iusm.rt. ia not allowed. The American
Ambassador win apply 20 the Foreign
Odlce Tor a relaxation Of the rule IN Wal
ler's case. In order that De may be sup
pliad with chair and a table.
Waller occupies wainscotei cell that
is reserved for political prisoners. He Is
allowed an inyaIiis diet-that l., Wnat-
ever he requests IN the way OF meats or
vegetables is furnished 10 him
he furnished Messrs Eustis and Alex
andar with A ful account OF the events
which led 70 his arrest, ana also OF the
nrnc.adlngs OF til coUrt-nartal which
convicted and sentenced him. This state
ua1- las been transmitted 10 the state
Departm NJ at Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
CHIEF HOWARD 4 MEMBER.
Pickett Cnmp NectinC-To Have
Gray Pants ~ Well ~ Gray Coats.

Pickett Camp held quite pleasant ses-
sion last night. Captain John T.. Sulli-
van filled tho chair. and the attendance
was unusually large. Major II. r. How
ard. Chief Of Police ard l.. II. Gates were
elected members Of the camp.
1t was decided that the members Of the
ORGANIZATION shall hereafter wear gray
rousrre as well IS coats and these viii
Doe furnished by Mir. Levy at the Boston
CiOtniug-HouE-.
Captain n. ". Lakewood was elected
ster-sergeant, ana members are
requested 20 call upon him as rapidly as
possible
Colonel William kean Of Louisa Camp.
was present. ana made an interesting
Confederate speech Historian Lakewood
read an able paper concerning a visi, 10
Louisa Camp. which Will be printed in
Sundays Dispatch.
Comrades Whitlock. Northen, Winston.
Bever'dce S,ciusberry. ana Lynch were
appointed a committee 70 get UP a sham
battle 10 Re given at West-Enl Park Sep
TENDER 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
THE VALKYRlE OUT.
She DisappOiniS a GFsat Many People,
Including George Gould.
THE VIGILAHf tiTID HER.


NEW YORK. August 25.-Tho Yalkyrie.
escorted by a fleet of newspaper tugs,
we,, dov-n 10 Sandy Hook this afternoon
for the avow,d purpose OF taking her
lrst spin IN American waters under racing
canvas. but disappointed great many
people by anchorng in the Horseshoe and
remaining there. Among the disappointed
ones was Geore. J. Goaid, who went
down 10 sandy Hook on o.. Ataianta. was
transferred 10 the vig!iaat. and sailed
the Tobin bronze boat on 'de.
NJ. Gould may have Been out merely
10 try lis hand az the wheel of th Nigi-
liant. and TO see what k.rl " shape Mr.
willard has got her in bi- the way he
took the cup defender OF - outside the
Hook and lowered about until nearly
nipbtf,u LIT ground for a suspicion
tina, he wanted brush '.it1 Naikyrie III.
Tho prit,sher was l0a'el 20 go \. NJ.
,he water having been TT into the dry
dock al Erie Basin Two hours earlier.
At 1000 y ". she wa warped out OF
the dock and mIg- ia7i % th' sidr -.
her tender the city ~ .itetr p1t,. AZ
o,clock the tug Lewis lu.Yer with II.
Maitland kcrsey on board. arrived The
pulver was given line. ana tae Nalkyrie
et,,tad ont IF the basin iH low. As the
vacht proceeded down to- bay the work
80 bending the maiusai So s begun. Inc
United Press tug G. f l,4ymona. ana
fo.,r other tugs. carrying new fp1per-mcn
and photographers. fell in lir..
In m. lower bay the Nislant was found.
with mulnsaHs clJh-topeah. Jip-. ana
st.y-saH up. cruising about in the main
sh,n-channel She met the NuAirie. ana
eo,ng about. followed tor down the
uorsl shoe. inside OF ncr t1oS. just
,e the Britisher reached the southwest
spit inside Of the HOOK the stetm-yacht
Atalanta. with George j. Gould. Edwin
Gould. and several guests. arrived. The
Afalanta dropped anchor. and Nr George
could was rowed 90 IT, N.c.lgnt As he
stepped aboard anl tex tDe wheel h.
was given three cheers uy tle creW. Af
soon as Nh. Could stepped aboard taa
Vigilant w,s put abOu ana went outside
OF Sandy Hook.
MAiNSAIL HOlSTED.
Meanwhile the work o. bonding the
ma.nsau progressiy slowly on the Naiky-
rice Instead ~ going or .i. $40 wcat 80
toward the H1rs Shoe blf hell oE 10 h.r
tug. Mr.. Ratsey stated before leaving
Ell. basin that the mains c'uii boo a'nt
I'm f0rtv-fly- minutes. iu '.ti % mat tf-
crew worked ~ o. thl be- tIufs. Then at
. O'Clock the halyards were m nnod ana
the sail was hoi-fci. " proved 90 &c. "a
handsome piece OF canvas aui of ennr-
NOUS PROPORTIONS. The forty men seemed
to have an they wanted o. lI t1 set ths
SAN well up.
IN. san ut well except 80 tn foot.
There was considerable ffu'-s from tne
mast two-thlrds ~ the WY 30 the "'i ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
special Round-Trtp Rates on satuP>
duyx.

beginning Saturday. August 18th. ana
continuing each Saturday thereafter. until
September 18th. inclusive. the Southern
railway will sell round-trip tickets from
Richmond 10 keysvllie and intermediates
stations AZ the rate Of one fare Tor tho
rOund-trip.
These tickets will be sold for Train No.
II (keysyllle Accommodation. leaving
Richmond at T.. NJ. only, and VIII b,
good to return until the following Nom
day. ). c. WHITEHEAD
City Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

ance between two accounts-thc T'rva-
sury owing him for several monthly dis
bursements Of library salaries, and hs
owing the Treasury copyright fees. tho
adjustment Of which had been delayed
by his ongrossment in pressing iabo-s.
preventing close scrutiny and prompt
balancing OF accounts. During the entire
time Of this delay. running from October.
lS0 he had continued 10 pay into 'hs
Treasury every two or three months
c0pyrght-fcos. 20 tho amount OF over
5000 IN 1894 and 1896. exclusive or thu
s.. 80 fcrrcd 20.
This g. ihn plain state OF the case--dc-
layei al MT OF accounts. and not .
shortage. h.s been widely represented.
lie distinct denies that the recent de-
post was -1 make good any wrongful
withholdirS " moneys due to the govern
mcpt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
BOARD ~ ATLANTA.
OGicinI Denial % Reports That Rates
HIVE Been Increased.

ATLANTA, GA. August PIN regard
to reports sent out from Atlanta TO the
effect that boarding -house-keepers have
increased their rates. Mr.. Alex. W. Smith.
chief Of the Department OF Public Com
fort. makes the official statement that
rates 40 tine regular hotels VII. be- from
= 10 g per day. European plan. and from
81 to s. per day. American plan. In
lodging and boarling-hous2s the rates
Win Dee from - cents 10 $50 for lodging
ana from 81 TO $50 a day for lodging
anil board. Weekly AMI monthly en-
eassments can b. made At the usual re-
.llef.Dul
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Excursion to Richmond from tho
Peninsula
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER %.

on Labor-Day, Monday. September q.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railway wiz
run a cheap excursion 20 Richmond from
the Peninsula Train Will leave Old Point
a. rs \. - Hampton. 7.52 4. 49,. and
Newport NF S.i5 s. NJ, running n
teen mir hrhird the regular train
40. -. arr t.r. 30 Richmond l0.5 a. ".
Rcturrlng leave Richmond Z +. ~ sams
date This tralu viii stop ar al stations
in both directions. The rate for the
round trip VIII be 81 from ola Point aud
Newport News. c0rrespOndlngly low
rates from points between Richmond and
NeMnOrt NeWs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

President Boa,wrisht II Richmond COLI
iege. viii be- in his cfflcc at the college
Monday. Tuesday. wednesday. and Thurs.
day OF tais week. irom . to % y. ~
ana from TO H. a.. and viii BE-
glad To meet parents Who have sons 10
educate and younc men who desire 10
enter college. The president expects I'D
make many calls during the week. AMI
would be- glad to visit persons who nni
IL iuconyeuicnt % come 90 his Office.
Address. President. Rcnmonl College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
MONITORS At LEAGUE ISLAND.
Two of Them Make the voyage
from Norfolk safely.

WASHINGTON. d. c., August %
4 telegram received al the Navy d..
par,ment this afternoon reported the
safe arrival at the League Island navy
yard. Philadelphia, from Norfolk. Va.
Of two OF the old wartime monitors that
Law in the James river opposite Rich
mond. for many years.
Acting Secretary McAdoo expresses
himself as much gratiied az the success
ful termination Of the rather risky voyage
Tor such decrept hunks, and gave high
prals. 70 the contractor who towed them
north. Both vessels Will remain at
League Island.
4 second convoy will start from Norfolk
without delay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27

WASHINGTON. y. G.. August &c
a cabiegram has been received az tho
State Department from Minister Thomp-
son. at Rio de Janeiro. stating that am
agreement OF peace has been signed by
the Federal Government ~ Brazil aud
the Rio Grande -evolutlonlsis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Grand Army Of the Republic az
Louisville, September Iith-isth.
SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA CHESA.
PEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.

On account OF the national cncamp.
ment Of the Grand Army ~ the Republic
tne Chesapeake ana Ohio Railway Com.
rany VIII sci! special tickets az rate II
cent per mle-y.Z.: From Portsmouth.
So. Norfolk. Sl5, Ola Point. SIS. Hamp-
ton, SIS. Newport News. 81: Washing.
ton CITY. N3G; Richmond. sl3. Lynch
burg, so -: buchanan. 1855. etc.
These tickets Will he on sale Septem.
Der Sth. sth. 10Th. and iith. good for re.
turn until October 8. 1886.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
0neu Meeting To Discuss silver,

The committee appointed by the Cen-
trail Trades end Labor Council 20 prepare
for the celebration Of l.abor-Dly held
meeting last night. and decided 10 have an
omen mass-ne citing al Old-Market Hen
next Monday night for the discussion OF
The silver question. There viii De TWO
sneechos from the standpoint 81 the fire.,
s,lveri.es. and two from Tho position 81
the sound-money advocates. The speakers
nave rot been selected yet but they will
all be local men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Federal and state officers.

ATLANTA. Ga. August 26.--Cha!rman
Clay. of the Democratic State EXecu-
tive Committee. has issued call for
meeting o. the committee In Atlanta on
THURSDAY one OF the matters 10 be con
sidtred Is whether members Of the Legis-
lature who hold Federal appointments
should be allowed ~ retain their seats in
the General Assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-27
Cnhnn tlnnI Dcfcntcn.

HAVANA. August IA dispatch from
Nanzani.lo SAYS IL is reported that
rebel band attacked the village OF Nj
qucro August 2lst. and were repulsed,
with a loss Of many killed and wound
Cd. The government loss was one killed
md ono Wnnnlel.