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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATS.
HiIl and Cleveland Factions Break
Even ut Rochester.

ROCHESTER,. y. Y, August 2.-The
Democratic caucuses In the city Of Ro-
chester and the country districts OF Mon
roe county were held last evening under
an ARRANGEMENT made by the State Com
mIttee locking to the pacitication OF the
nm and Cleveland factions Of the party.
The results. as whole, We're surprising,
and showed that the quarrel between the
factions, which have been at daggers'
points for several years. has not been
thoroughly harmonlzed
In ten OF the twenty wards OF the city
each faction was successful. and in the
county. as a whole. the same proportion
marked the result. the Cleveland men
carrying the First and Third Assembly
districts. and the Hill men the Second
ana Fourth. This will make an even
break for the State committeeman.
In the division on the lines OF senate
nal districts the Hill men carry the
Third and the Cleveland men the Fourth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
PURSUIT OF TRAIN-ROuDEns.
An Entire County ArOused-Posses
Ont I'm Every Direction.

NEW RICHMOND. MICH. August IL
The Sheriff and his posse, together with
railroad detectives. are hot on the trail
of the five robbers who held up the Chi
cage and West Michigan train near Fem
vile last night They have tracked the
gang four miles towards Allegan. The
entire county has been aroused, ana
posses are out in every direction.
new brass lantern. which was used
In tagging the train. was found this
morning near the scene of the hold-up.
Section men also found Colts navy re-
volyer of 4i-calibse. All six chambers
were loaded, and there was clot OF
blood on the barrel.
The railroad officials offer reward OF
81 coo for the arrest OF the robbers. and
the AIlegan county officials also oner
reward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
CAPE CHARLES FAIR.
A Large Crowd and Good Kncing-
The winners.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. August IL
(special)-On this. the second day OF the
Chesapeake Agricultural Fair there was
n much better attendance than on yester-
day. About 900 people were present.
The track was just a little sloppy early
this morning. but a little work on II put
II I'm almost perfect condition, and very
good time was made IN all the races
The betting was very lively. and most on
the faVoritcs won. The greatest interest
was conferred In the 2.3S trot. In when
there were seven starters. At the start
the betting was 10 in favor OF Mento
Princess. a South Carolina mare. and
although closely followed 10y Wade Hamp-
ton. she won in straight heats easily.
In the 2.2S-class race Title Gritty, owned
In Baltimore. by IA. Pendleton, won by
taking three heats out of four. Hugo,
another Baltimore horse. won the first
heat. but Title Gritty made IT too hot
for him, driving him out I'm 2.26. the
third race was for 4-year-old Eastern
shore Of Virginia horses, and vas won
by Bursar owned 10y James. OF this city
The prospects are for a pretty day to-
morrow. when an immense crowd Will
be present Summaries;
First race-2:2s class trOt, purse SZ5c-
Title Gritty. Pendleton. 8. /, l. 1; Bella,
scattergood. g. 2, ?. 2. Grover G, otweH'
.. 4. 4. &: Hugo. Hoen, /, 3. 5, 3. Time
2.2s 3-i, 2:2G IL. 2:2S.
Second race-2:Ss-class trot. purse $3.50
Mento Princess. Jones. l. ]. /; Chattering.
station. 3, ;. ). Loella. Scattergood. 3. !. l.
Hampton, Brannell. Z, 6, 6; Lady Light
foot. Tandon. 6. I. Z; Sarah NJ, Reamer.
. 8. 3: Wade Hampton. Kelly, !, :. :.
Time. 2:3o. 2:3l. 1892.
Third race-i-year-olds and under. East
ern Shore Virginia horses. purse Sl5O-Bur-
sar. James w. !. !. /; Pin Money. Floyd
2. 2, 2: Lady Maud. James. 8. 3, g. Time,
2:52 10, 24s - 2.iS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22

Richmond to Boston and Return VIA
the York River Line,

For the above occasion the Southern
railway viii sell round-trip tickets from
Richmond to Boston and return via the
YOrk-Riyer Line at the following ratesl
VIA New York and Sound lines. sl2 .55: via
New York and rail- lines. si05 Ticket
will be sold August sd and oath, with final
limit September 10. 1895. by deposi;ine
tickets with agent Of terminal lines al
Boston an extension OF limit. TO leave Bos-
ton not later than September 30th, may
be obtained. For further Information ap.
ply at passenger office. so east Mair
street. :. g. WHITEHEAD.
City Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Special Round-Trip Rates ON satur-
days.

BEGINNING Saturday. August nth. ana
continuing each Saturday thereafter. until
September 2stn. inclusive. the southern
railway will sell round-trip tickets from
Richmond TO Keysv.!le and intermediate
stations at the rate OF one rare Tor Ino
round-trip.
These tickets will be sold for Train No.
IL ,Keysvllle Accommodation. leaving
Richmond at 6 p. NJ. only. and will DO
good TO return until the following Mon-
day. \. c. WHIIEhEAp.
City Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Cheap Tickets, RichmOnd to Boston,
Mass, and Return.

Open 10 the public. August I'D 10 18th.
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad will sell rouni-trip tick
cts 70 Boston at slL25. via sound
lines; and sl5.75 via an-raii routes. on
account OF Knights Templar conclave.
Tickets good until September 18th. and
can be extended longer II presented to
tlcket-agent In Boston between Septem-
Der 10Th and Sth
For full Information apply 70 Richmond
Transfer Company, corner Ninth and
Main streets; ticket-agent; Byrd-Street
Station, or &. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Grand Army of the Republic n
Louisville, September 11th-f4th.
SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA CHE,SA-
PEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.

on account OF the national encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany will sell special tickets at rate Of
l cent per mlle--yiz.: From Portsmouth.
Si5. Norfolk. SIS. Old Point. SIS; Hamp-
ton. SIS; Newport News. slj; Washing
ton city. slS25: Richmond. sl3; Lynch
burg, So 10; Buchanan. 1896. etc.
These tickets will be on sale Septem-
Der sth. 9th. 10th. and 18th. good for re-.
turn until October ). 1895.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Federal Funds Low.

WASHINGTON, August 2l.-The official
figures issued to-day show that the gene
raj Treasury balance stands AT Nsl,6Si,@7.
This includes S2,S76277 disbursed on ac-
count OF bonds and interest this month
which will not appear until the statement
for August appears on the LIST OF septem-
Der. Deductlng this, the actual balance
is found 70 be SIP l5S.60.
This IL the lowest figure reached since
last March. when the Treasury began TO
receive the proceeds Of the sale Of bonds
al that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
INVESTIGATION SECRET,
OVERLAND FLYER HELD UP.
Express safe Blown Open and Con-
tents Taken-NObOdy Hurt.

GOTHENBURG, NEB.. August H.
The Union Pacific east-bound overland
flyer arrived here at $40 this morning.
with the passengers In state Of great
excitement. the express-car shattered by
dvnamite and riddled with bullets. and
the train men badly scared. The train
had been held up and robbed by bandits
in a cut half way between Bradin's Island
and this place AZ ! O'Clock this morning.
rho train was delayed about two hours.
The robbers tagged the train. and when
II stopped they cut OFF the engine and
made the engineer accompany them 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22

Vim Pcnnsylvanta Railroad, On Ac.
count OF knights Tempiar Con.

From August 23d to 25th inclusive the
Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion
tickets to Boston, Mass. going and re-
turning by the same route. at single
fare for the round-trip. The tickets will
be good to return leaving Boston not later
than September 10th. reaching Washing-
ton not later than midnight Of September
nth. Excursion tickets going via enc
route and returning via another will be
sold on the same dates at slight adj
vance Of the one-farc rate for the round
trip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
TO MAKE CIGARETTES
Lorillard and Others Will Oppose Tho
American Tobacco Company.
ORGANIZATION At ST. LOUIS.
Prominent Rfchmondcrs Take PART
Possibly All Those Present at the
Meeting VIII Join In the Opposts
ton Above Referred To.

ST. LOUIS. MO-, August 2i.-As this
result OF secret meeting OF plug-tobacco
manufacturers held at tho Planters
Hotel this morning. At which Hon. Paul
J. Sorg. Of Middletown, o., presided. thu
J.. j. Lorllard Tobacco Company. OF
Jersey City; =. J. Sorg. Liggett & Myers.
and the Drummond Tobacco Company.
Of ST. Louis, will engage In the manufac-
ture OF cigarettes In opposition to tho
American Tobacco Company as soon as
plants can b. installed.
Sc,enteen manufacturers were present.
and It is probable that II found satlsfac-
tory all will embark in the manufacturo
OF cigarettes shortly.
Those In attendance. I'm addition to thu
ST. Louis men, were Pierre Loriilari.
New York: Robert McGlnnis. New York;
p. J. Sorg, Middletown. o.; Orren Scott
Detroit: r. c. Way. Detroit; p. II. Mayo.
Richmond. Va. y. r. Bowman, Lynch
burg. Va, and Thomas Atkinson, Rich
mOnd. Va.
Nothing definite could be learned here
last night about the combination referred
to In the above Messrs. Mayo ami At
kinson. the former president and the lat
ter vice-president OF l.. II. Mayo a
Brother, incorporated. have both been
out OF the city for several days. Mr.. l.. {.
Mayo IL secretary OF the concern. but
the dispatch was received SO late that he
was not seen. A telegram received by a
Richmond broker between 7 and O'Clock
last night from 81. Louis stated that the
conference of tobaccOnists had adjourned
over until to-day without reaching any
definite conclusion az TO combining tn
compete with the American Tobacco Com
pany i'm the manufacture OF cigarettes.
This broker thought II likely from what
he could learn that such action at
is reported in our 81. Louis telegram,
would be taken. Messrs Mayo & Brother
are among the largest tobacco men in
Richmond. There was rumor some
weeks ago that they would join interests
with the American company, but this
was promptly denied. IL now seems that
they are 70 fight that great and wealthy
corporation, which has very large inter-
ests here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
DISASTER ~ CHICAGO.
Many Lives Lost IL II Feared
Coliseum Roof Falls.

CHICAGO, ILL, August 1.-THE roof
OF the mammoth Coliseum building, which
Is being erected at SlXty-third and Hope
avenue, fell in at ll:5o o'clock tonight. a
large number Of men were at work Inside
the building, hurrying it toward compile
ton by September "a. for Barnum's show,
and II Is feared many lives have been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
ATTEMPT to Rob u Dunk.

SPENCER, MASS. August "A bold
attempt to rob the National Bank was
made this noon. During the noon hour
the bank Is closed. and the burglars. tax
ing advantage OF the absence OF the
employees. pried open the corridor-door
win a Jimmy" but did not have time
10 reach the vault before the bank-cierks
rafurnel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Tune knabe Pianos.

When they need attention II would GER
tainly BE- wise TO send 70 the sole repre-
sentatives and thus secure a guarantee OF
responsible work. Terms and prices TO ac-
cord with artistic work. MANLY ID. RA-
Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Eight Persons Drowned.

BERLIN, August PA steamer on the
Rhine came into collision with string
Of barges in tow Ct a tug near Mehrum
to-day. sinking one OF the barges and
drowning eight persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
COMMISSION INADEQUATE.
Cheng-Tu officials Implicated In
Massacre.

LONDON. August I.-The following
cablegram has been received at the Lon
don offices Of the Wesleyan Missionary So
ciety:
"Cheng-Tu commission inadequate. OH
Gals implicated. Disturbances spreading
r. garding Fu-Kien massacre, the Metho-
dist public urge strong government action
Have forwarded cable To Lord Salisbury"
INVESTIGATION SECRET.
WASHINGTON, u. c.. August IL
Consul-General Jernigan, at Shanghai!
has informed the State Department by
cable that the investigation by the Chi
nes. authorities Of the ku-Cheng mas
sacre is being conducted with closed doors.
Acting Secretary Adee has communicated
his Information in a cablegram TO Mr.
Denby. the United States Minister at
Picking, with instructions TO ascertain
It's portent. and. II true. 10 arrange mat
ters so that the United States commits
s,oner now at KuCh,ng Mr.. J. G. Hix-
son. United States Consul at Foo-Chow.
can attend the hearing. and not be ham
pered In getting all the facts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22

The ladies' OF Central Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union Will hold a lawn
party for the benefit OF their work this
evening from s 10 10 o'clock. at No. 6gt
east Leigh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
DO You Feel Depressed
Usc EOrsford's Acid Phosphate

II inv.gorates the nerves, stimulates d.
gestion, and relieves mental depression.
Especially valuable 10 tired brain workers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
Pool ar BiIiiard.Tables.

I want TO buy one or more cid second
Billiard or Pool-Tables cheap. address
POOL TABLES. Post.ofce Box ~
Richmond We. ....----...A--aA-S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-22
MURDER OF An OCTOGENARIAN.
Lynching OF the Murderer Within
n Few Hours.

NEW RICHMOND. KY. August "A
cowardly murder and the lynching OF the
murderer have occurred In this county
within the last twenty-four hours.
Franklin Friedman, aged 70. the wealth
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
THAT ICE HARBOR,

In speaking OF the ice harbor at the
mouth OF the Big Sioux the Sioux City
Tribune remarks:
1.-THE appropriation of 49,. 900 to put
in an ice harbor was male by the ma
tiOnal congress two Or three years ago.
and the money is now in the treasury,
waiting for the land to be secured re
fore work can be commenced on the
improvement. It was supposed there
would be no question about the pas
sage OF Il bill to allow the government,
to secure title to the lands in the sta,c
for such purposes. but this seems to
AVE been Il mistake. A bill was intro
duced in the Legislature some time auo,
general in its terms, allowing the fedc,
raj government the right to secure
title to lands in the state for the uses
OF the government, and excmpting If
from paymentOf taxes and other charges
of the state. The government re tuir, $
such concessions to be made before it
will make its improvements on any
land within a state.
Captain Hodges of the engineering
corps said there would he no trouble
in his opinion, about getting the land.
1t was desired to secure II strip half !;
mile long and as narrow as possible.
fronting on the Sioux, Il short distance
above the park. The work on the har-
Dor, he said, would not make any dit
ference in the stage Of water in the
river, and would in no way affect the
boating and other pleasure pursuits.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

Below Will be iOunu Il lew oil the laws
passed by the legislature Of South Da-
kOta:
\ =
Senator Wilson, of Fall River county,
is the father Of the following bill which
has passed both houses and is now the
law. School teachers should clip this
out and save it:
Section l. That section 4 of chapter
2 Of chapter - of the session laws OF
1898 he and same is hereby amended SO
rs to read as follows: Grades OF same.
County certificates shall be OF three
grades. The first grade certificate
shall be valid for a term OF three years
in every county i'm the state. Appli-
cants for . certificate of this grade
shall pass an examination in orthOgra-
ply, reading, writing, arithmetic,
geography, including physical geogra-
ply, English grammar. physiology.
hygiene. history Of the United States,
civil government, current events, book
keeping. American literature, drawing,
didactics. The papers OF applicants
for a first grade certificates shall be
marked by the county superintendent
and forwarded by him to the superin-
tendent Of public instruction who shalt,
after inspection and approval Of the
same, issue said certificates and send
lists Of the same, without delay TO all
OF the county superintendent of the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

The Beresford News printed the in.
suit on Senator Sinclair given in the
Vermillion Plain Talk without Il word
Of comment. Does Brer. Carleton en-
dorse the language contained therein!
a more unmcrited attack could not be
written in the English language and
Carleton should be the first one to de-
fend his fellow townsman from the as
sault. or course, il our esteemed and
worthy compeer in the art Of journal
ism endorses the sentiment of Tom
Ayres he should come out and say SO.
Silence is said to equal an endorse
ment and it may be that he intended
as such.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

The arrest Of Charles Mccoy, OF
Aberdeen, for completely in the Tay.
lOr dcfaication came us a surprise. II
is to be hoped he will be convicted,
although VIZ have our doubts as to the
probability of such an event. Mccoy
has proved Il sorry figure since he has
been in the state. His steps have al
been marked with crookedness. His
Douglas county deals are remembered
by many and from his prominence in
the Taylor scandal there is little doubt
that he has been playing fast and
loose with justice and deserves rough
handling in the courts.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
~. II.
Carriage Painter.

! make q specially of repainting carriages, in which guarantee
IN give satisfaction. Anything in the line of painting, sign writing,
ssAnlcinining o. paper hanging executed promptly and satisfactorily.
ESGhop in Kent Building, : : Elk Point, S. D.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

There has been Il good deal Of fun
made by the opposition to the idea OF
securing an appropriation from the
general government for the improve.
ment of the Missouri river bank neal
Elk Point. 1t has been constant jest
and there has been enough by-play
produced by Brer Knapp to fill /
book. Fair minded people will readily
admit that an honest and earnest
effort has been made to secure the
appropriation. 1t passed the senate.
through the efforts of Senator Petit.
grew, and would have passed the con.
ference committee If the populistic
nose had not chokel it to death. Give
credit where it is due? When the re-.
publicans are ut the helm We will get
the appropriation. Demo-populism
loves sugar too well to soil their dainty
fingers by touching river banks.
TO further indicate the earnestness
and sincerity OF the gentleman engag.
ed in securing the coveted appropria.
lion the following letter received by
Geo. Il. Freeman from Senator Petit
grew explains itself.
Washington, d. G., March Geo.
r. Freeman, ESD, Elk Point S. D.
Dear sir: | secured an amendment on
the sumlry civil bill Of $10,0oO for the
river front mt Elk Point. l do not
know whether | will be able to get il
through the house OF not. l shall
make Il strong effort, but next winter
| will guarantee that this oppropria-
ton is nude because we will then
have regular river and harbor bill
and I will make Il determined fight fol
it. Yours truly, II. +. Pettigrew.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
THURSDAY, MAR. Z. 1895.

Governor Sheldon has appointed
and the senate has affirmed the follow
ing:
For board of rcgents-Nclson w.
Eggleston Of Brule county, w. S.
Peterson Of Pennington, l.. +. Bou-
cher of Mcpherson, w. p. Jordan OF
Minnehaha, 4. ID. Adams of Brown, J.
c. Collier of Bookings.
For commissioner or the Soldiers
Home, to hold until April |, 1901-Rev
T.. +. Clough OF Lawrence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
4 Million Friends.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.
and not less than 1000, 900 people have
found just such a friend in DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, colds
and coughs. II you have never used
this great cough medicine, one trial
will convince you that it has wonder
ful curative powers in all di seascs of
the throat, chest and lungs. Each bot
tie is guaranteed to do all that il
claimed or the money will be refunded.
Trial bottles free at j. S. Talcott's.
Large bottles, soc and 81.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

The editor Of the Sioux City Tri-
bune is off his base. 1t is an unde-
served insult to accuse Union county
citizens with intending to go on 1;
Colossal toot.' We are not built that
way. We gave Il majority for prohibi-
ton and 35-year-Old or times as
old whiskey would not tempt n moth
er's son of us. We are strictly tenn
perate-as we always expect to be. We
know our duty. We know what to
do and If the editor of the Tribune
will promise to come up it will save the
expense Of wasting Il postage STAMP
on him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
Bucklen's arnica Saly6.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever.
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains. corns and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pa,
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re
funded. Price Is cents per box. Fo,
sale by DIR. J. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

They come from everywhere
to Cribs mill to get their grind
ing done. They get more flour,
moro bran, more shorts than
anywhere else.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
Is This Right?
3 ) 5 8 4 Z =
4 6 3 j 2
3 2 3 1 9 G

It's here merely to call your atten-
ton to the fact that J. NJ. Talcott sells
the best grades of coal on as narrow
margin OF profit us anybody. Don't
forget him when you are after coal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

O. W. O.. Hartman, sheriff Of Taylel
Co., w. Va. appreciates a good thing
and does not hesitate to say SO. He
was almost Frustrated with Il cold
when he procured Il bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He says. 1T
gave me prompt relief. / fluid il to be
an Invaluable remedy for coughs and
colds" For sale by DR.. w. j.. Comfy,
druggist.