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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear and oppressively hot.
gtate of thermometer:
Mean temperature. .................S
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK, July 2o.-The transactions
only G0,5j3 shares. Of which 6.100 shares
were American Sugar. goo Distllllng and
Cattle Feeding. and 1890 Chicago Gas
These were the most active stocks on the
list. The trading. as indicated above. was
light and entirely professional. The at
tendance at the board was also light, the
trial race Of the Defender and Vigilant off
Sandy Hook proving more attractive to
the brokers than the stock market.
The members present devoted their
time and attention TO the purchase OF
stocks 20 cover short contracts, the dis
position TO even up contracts being quite
general.
The shipment OF 100000 by the Etrurla
to-day was Of no assistance 10 those
working for lower prices for stocks. The
shipment brings the total exports of gold
for the week. according TO custom-hous
authorities, to 81, 1923.
The covering Of shorts led TO rise OF
Hal S-Sc in prices. Sugar, Gas, Leather.
Tobacco. DlstIling. Lead. the Changers,
and Missouri Pacific Increased fraction
allv.
Speculation closed quiet but strong. Net
changes show advances of l-Sdl IA per
cent. Bonds were DUH and strong. The
sales to-day OF listed stocks aggregated
1000 shares, and of unlisted stocks 1900
shares.
Treasury balances: Coin. sl00,l79,ooo; cur
rency, s63,69oOo.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at l per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3l-2di IL per.
cent.
Sterling exchange inactive. with actual
business in bankers bills at Si.s9 for GO
DAVIS and $40 for demand: posted rates.
stSs1-2GsLg0 IL; commercial bills, Si.S "a
G$LSS1-2.
neglected.
Government bonds firm. State bonds
ouiet. Railroad bonds higher.
STOCK QUOTATIONS..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
A Noble Man Gone.

On April. the 9TH instant, Brother p.
H. WALKER departed this life. leaving
behind him good will to all men. Tor II he
had a falkland who has motif was
one 70 his own hurt, and not that OK
another. Always free and frank TO con-
fess his faults. the noblest trait ~ man.
While a man OF quiet and kindly fruits
Of character friendly towards all. ma
made no profession OF Christianity until
some eleven years ago, under Brother L.
A. Cutters preaching at a meeting held
IN the old Twenty -tifth-street chapel. He
always held Brother Cutler In high es-
TEEN both before and after he became
member of the church. And before
Brother Cutler was engaged TO held tina
meeting he was asked by a friend who
dearly loved him II he would 90 and hear
Mr. Cutler IL he came. and he said pa
would try and do 40. lie did. and showed
deep interest from the start. and was
deeply moved whsn approached by this
friend. who, seeing his need or @ word
Of announcement, wrote him kindly
note. and that night he made the good
confession. | have understood that he
ever cherished and kept that note to
the DAY OF his death. | mention this
to show the deep gratitude and apprecia-
tlon of our dear brother, who never
seemed 10 forget the interest taken IN
him. How few OF us cherish the kindly
acts and deep interest felt in our eternal
welfare True 20 his relatives and friends
IN all relations Of life. kindly and al
fectonate, he bore himself on through
life ever rememb ring his duty TO his
God and the little church. Though takcn
without notice. he had not forgotten ha
little congregation with which he cast
his lot
We surrender our dear brother to God,
who gave him to live among us. and
commend Ia the Masters beloved watch
and care his bereayed wife and brother.
and pray lie may raise up many more
such noble men.
ONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIN.
" w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

LONDON. July co.-Bar silver. sof-2.
Paris advlces quote per cent. rentes at
Tor francs. y confines, for the account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

Mr.. John T. Mays was accidents
ly drowned last Saturday night abous
II O'Clock at Newport News.
He leaves a mother. sister. and brother
TO mourn their loss.
one by one earth's ties are broken.
As we see our love decay;
And the hopes so fondly cherished.
Brighten. but TO pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter.
As we near the shining shore;
For we know, across the river
Wait the loved ones gone before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

orders for printing sent to the Dis
patch Company VIII be given prompt at
tention, and the style of work and prices
will be sure TO please You.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
NAvAI-sToRE MARKETS.

WILMINGTON, y. c.. July 2O-Rosn-
Firm; strained, Sill IL; good strained,
sl22 i-2 bid.
Spirits OF Turpentlne-Steady; machine.
% 5-Sc: irregular % l-sc.
Tar-Firm at Sl30.
Crude Turpentine-Qulet; hard, I.2O;
soft, $40; virgin, $40.
CHARLESTON S. C., July 20.-Turpen-
tine-Firm at 3isc Receipts, l0l casks.
Rosin-GO0d strained firm az $i.l5 to
sl25. Receipts. 355 barrels.
SAVANNAH. GA. July 2e.-Spirlts OF
Turpentlne-Ftrm az ZlAc Sales, LUZ
Rosin Market-FiTm. Sales, 300 bar
rels: A. b. and e. sl.20; ID, $50: =, 81. 20:
+, 81 80: G. $l.6O; IT, sl.75: /, no: X. 81. q;
water-White $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
LONDON AND PARIS.

bid: Consolidated Gas, stock, 81 1-2163; do,
bonds. SIS. lis. asked; do. 5s. los IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsS-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds. stocks,
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, &C., and
in Addition Thereto the Wenther
Indications.

- WASHINGTON d. c., july co.
rilp Forecast for Virginia: Showers
wv" in northern, fair in southern por.
ton; southerly winds.
For North Carolina: Fair weather. ex-
cept showers on the coast; southerly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

The weekly statement OF the Associated
Banks shows the following changes:
Reserve dncrease), E5os5, ss5.
Loans (decrease). A1s5.5po.
Specie Gncrease), $04. 400.
Legal tenders Qncrease). So6s.5oo.
Deposits Qncrease). $3is.3oo.
Circulation dncrease), $4,000.
The banks now hold IS, 49l. Us In excess
OF legal requirements.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE. July 0-virginia century
bonds, e67-Sas7i Baltimore and ohia. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
" nIskty-QuItt dIu HFNl dt III.
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. MO. July 2o-Flour-
Steady: patents. $685. extra fancy, S.l5lI
s %: choice. ;2.GJd$2.75.
Wheat--Lower: July, Coo; September.
G6ikGG%c.
Corn-Lower: July, 4OAc.: September
il7sc.
oats-Lower; July. 2Sisc.; September
22Ac.
Pork-Standard mess sil12is.
Lard-Prime steam. s62j. choice. $500
Bacon-Shoulders, $G379: longs. s6.75;
clear ribs. $6SIis; short clear 81.
Dry-Sated Meats-Shouders. S.3k;
longs, SG.7j; clear ribs, $3.50; short clear,
1915.
High ENTHUSIASTICALLY NJ 81 q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
opening. Highest Lowest ciosios

Cash quotations.: Flour was quiet and
steady. No. spring wheat, e6d6sc.; NO;
red. e6q66Ac. No. . corn, 1870. NO. 2
oats 2ic Pork. S0.g7isQsll. Lard, %.Ssi2.
Short ribs. s.. 2Jds6.50; dry-salted shout
ders. $5.37ls@ $50: short clear sides, $500
S6.G2ia Whiskey. N.2i
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
UNION STOCK-YARDS. ILL. July 20.
Cattle--Receipts go head. Market steady;
common TO extra steers. S3.4VQ%; cows
and bulls. si75u 1915; stoclers and feeders.
81 25Gd; calves, s2gS.5e; Texans, S2.2oT
.i75
Hogs-Receipts. GOO head. Market
strong and l0Il5c. higher; heavy pack
ing and shipping. S.l5gS5+5; common TO
s555a$57o; light, sJ.9OaS.7O; pigs. s3.75@
$50
Sheep-Receipts. 800 head. Market I'M
changed: inferior TO choice, s2gA.Jo.
lambs. s3qS.Jo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

CINCINNATI. o.. July 2o.-Flour-
Easy; winter patents. sS.l0IS.25; fancy,
81. i0mS3C0: family, &.@QS.@; spring
patents. s3.70G$s
Wheat-Steady: No. red. track, SIC.
Corn-Weak; No. = mixed, &c; No. 2
white, mixed, 43hc.
Oats-Firmer; No. 2 mixed, &c; No. 2
white. pc.
Pork-Steady: mess. sli25; family. $3.50.
Lard-tirmer; steam leaf. 500; Kettle
1915.
BacOn-Firm: loose shoulders. S.62i5:
loose short ribs. s615; loose short clear,
81: boxed meats, 25c. more.
Dry-Salted Meats-Firm: loose Shout
ders. $5.25: loose short ribs. sG.25. loose
short clear, $50; boxed meats, worth soc.
more.
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THN COTTON MARK ETS.


LIVERPOOL. July 20--Noon. Cotton
Demand limited; prices steady: American
middling. 3 ll.l6d.; sales, 600 babes;
American, $500 bales: speculation and ex-
port, $50 bales; receipts, $500 bales; Ameri-
can. 400 bales. Futures opened steady;
demand moderate; September and OctO-
Der. 44-6id.: October ana November
3 std; November and December
p. M.-American mlddllng, 3 Il-lGd ;
July and August, 9 iO-Giq3 4l-6td., value;
August and September, 3 42-Gid., buyers;
September and October. H-Gid., sellers;
October and November. 3 45-Gid., buyers:
November and December. 46-Gid., buyers;
December and January. E,6id -, buyers si;
January and February iS-Cts 4s qtll;
3 50-Gid., buyers; March and April,
3 5l-Gld.. buyers; April and May 52-6i9
, 53-Gid., sellers. Futures closed quiet.
NEW YORK July 2o.--Cotton--Quiet;
middling gulf, lie; middllng, C.; net
sales 40 bales, all spinners; stock, 1881
bales.
Totals to-day and so far this week: Net
receipts. 56l bales; exports-to Great
Britain. / bale; stock, I5.sig bales, 90.
ceipts. 7,90ll@ bales; expor,s-to Great
Britain, 3,liOln bales: France, az, las
bales; Continent. 2.il1JGl bales.
Total visible supply Of cotton for the
bales are American, against 2,l59.769 and
2.o3l,G79 bales respectively. last year. Re
ceipts Of cotton this week at all interior
towns. 2.205 bales receipts from the plan
tations. 2lS bales; crop in sight. 1868. 80
bales.
NEW ORLEANS, La. July 20.-Cotton-
Futures quiet: sales. $500 bales; July. s65i;
August s52: September. sos: October.
$3.50: November, S6.63; December. 1888;
January. $50; February. sdIs; March,
AuriI 81 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

The troops, with the four prisoners in
charge. left Immediately for the railway
Station and will reach Richmond to-mor-
row afternoon. Thus ended the most
celebrated trial in the history of l.unen-
burg since the famous Garland trial nf'
teen years ago
Court has been IN session nine days
irving the murderers VI Mrs. Pollard.
last Two days less than were occupied
IN The Garland trial
This trial viii he remembered O. lifetime
by the military and all citizens who at
tended 81. II IN the only trial ever con-
Quoted IN this county under military
guard
THE Boys' coAipldMENTED
Mr.. Neblet, IN closing his argument to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15

David Wolfe Bruce. who died at his home. No.
SO FIfth-ave.. Wednesday forenoon and OF whom
a brief obituary notice was given in yesterday
Tribune. was at one time Well-known man about-
town and was known an art connosseur. Mr..
Bruce was a retired member OF the firm OF George
Bruce. Sons & Co. OF No. IL Chambers-st. HIS
father George Bruce. was one OF the founders or
the firm George Bruce came to this country at
the beginning OF the present century. lie hrst
settled IN philadelphia. but later came TO New-Iork
lie went with The Daily Advertiser. and when
he left its employ 1t vas TO form partnership
with his brother David 20 engage in the printing
business Tho brothers were progressive. and made
many improl, IN the style OF type then used
They invented new style Tor casting type, ana
this made their fortune. and their method Is sun
IN use to-day. After his fathers death David
Wolfe Bruce became senior member OF the firm:
lie Was a cousin OF the ate Catherine lorillari
Wolfe AZ The time OF her death, under her VIII,
he Was made OF the executors OF her estate
and 10 him Was also left large portion OF her
estate. He was a student and a lover or art, ana
his art collection Is rated as OF great value. MI
Brucc's health began to fail a few years ago
lie retired from business and turned over the IN
tcrcsts oi the concern 10 employees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN LEONARD G. SHEPARD.

Washington March lI-Captain Leonard u. ohep'
ard chief of the Revenue Marine Division treasury
DEPARTMENT died at o'clock this afternoon III thlS
city OF pneumonia after an Illness OF ten days.
While sitting at his desk about two weeks ago TIC
was seized with A chill. A few days later he was
confined to his house with the grip when rapluiy
developed into pneumonia.
Captain Shepard about ffty-two years OF age
stout and compactly built. He was born IN Massa-
chusetts and entered the Revenue Marine Service
in 1865 He passed successfully through the grades
OF third second and first lieutenants, ana was pro-
NOTED to a captancy in March, 1873. From that
time until 1889 Captain Shepard was stationed IN
the Pacific and commanded the revenue cutter
Rear making several cruises to the Arctic ocean
He seized several vessels engaged in seal poachnS.
which depredations finally gave rise to the dispute
between the United States and Great Britain anu
uere adjusted by the Arbitration Tribunal al Pars'
In 1883 Secretary Window departed from tne prece,
dom formerly followed in appointing ciVlilah az
chief Of the Revenue Marine Service and designated
Captain Shepard to tli the place h, an,s re ne
his duties thorough practical knowledge acqei req
nv HE service on the sea His administration OF me
oficn gave general satisfaction both in the De-
partment and in the leld ,o hin,
4 wife and three chldfeH SUI WV "''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
CHINESE Id UNDRYNEN WILL UNITE

UNION TO BE FORMED IN ORDER TO INCREASE
PRIcEs-THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE.
For some time there has been gloom Swallowed
over the faces of our Celestial washernen. but the
almost impassve face OF the Chinaman was bright
ened yesterday by a ray OF light ana OF Joy. Those
foreign devils" meaning the japanese, have. win
the help OF Shetam. beaten US too terribly bu'.
with the help OF Joss and Confucius. We VIII get
square with the world. The Mclean man will have
to foot the bill We Chinese launirymen are going
10 form a union and there will be no more one-cent
washing in this city in any other In America.
The Six Companies have taken up the matter, ana
every China twao who washes under the rates 10 %
soon issued will go out OF the trade.
The Chnaman who thus spoke Is the wFi,er
laundryman, a progressive one. and he was abso-
lutely excited. He started in business as simple
Sam Lee, but he lately changed his sign 10 Homer
Lee. ~,
In Chinatown Il was learned that Lee lung Ping.
with Offices al No. Is hottest. Is the temporary
president Of the union and has sent out men
throughout the city to call upon and discuss TINS
pressing Chinese question with every Chlnaman
from the Battery to the Bronx He was seen yes
teriay and somewhat retcenI but me follow,
ing schedule OF prices was secured; Inc union WIZ
charge for shirts from 10 70 i cents Wooieh shrts
cents socks from 10 , cents; ACCORDING 10 tne
time worn: collars cents. handkerchiets CENTS
and each garment OF underw ear cents. ,...t,x
Within a few days there will be great meeuns
NJ \ew-Yorks washers in or near NO. 10 Mott-st,
bit The willy Ping declined 10 say when the meeting
yu he and the Mayor Of Chinatown. Harry Lee
King was happily obvious or the time WnSn III, Ure
washers will leave their shirts in the tuo ana con,
regate in hottest to discuss the knotty question: OF
eetting square with foreign devils through me
ar :" ro,id not he learned whether the rev union
uo,,ld ton the X OF L. or the +. Of l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
NEWS or THE ARMY AND NAVY.

Washington. March II CpecaD.-Orders were Is
sued to-day as follows Assistant Engineer w L.
Winchell has been ordered TO cXamnato FOR pro-
motion on March q. and Paymaster Il. T.. Hen
dree on March - Assistants Surgeon Amin Faren-
Station. Passed Assistant Engineer f. c. Bicg
dered TO duty in the Bureau OF Steam Engineering
Paymaster II. NJ r. Ball ordered to the Michigan,
relieving Paymaster J. y. Speel. detached and or
dcred to hold himself In readiness for service.
Second Lieutenant Frank Cocheu 18th Infantry,
is transferred from Company | to Company ID OF
that regiment. BY direction OF the Secretary OF
War Board Of Survey. to consist OF Lieutenant
Colonel Almon +. Rockwell. Deputy Quartermastcr-
General: Major John Simpson. quartermaster. and
Captain Carroll H. Potter. 18th Infantry. VIII
scmble at the general depot of the Quartermasters
Department. Philadelphia for the purpose OF asccr
tanning and fixing the responsibility for any de-
hciencies In or damage TO property received at the
depot during the remainder OF the present calendar
year.
The War Department has determined that here
after the personal effects of II deserter shall be
by the offender claimed by his family within six
destroyed or. when of value. sold and the amount
realized turned into the Treasury.
Dispatches announcing the arrival Of the De-
troll at Nagssak and the sailing of the San
the Navy Department to-day. telegram was
also received from Commander O'Neil. OF the Mar
blehead at Halifax. stating that his vessel was
been completed she will sail for the Azores and join
the ships the European station. TO which she
has been assigned. All on board are we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
WITNESSES ACTING BY INSTRUCTION.

The combatants in the contest for the seat for
the With Congress District were all in evidence
Yesterday afternoon with the exception OF James j.
walsh. There a prevailing afr Of peace re-
stored when. at 30 o'clock. the first witness ap-
peared sign his testimony given Saturday last.
lie was william Maher who took up quarter Of
n minute In getting down each letter OF his name.
He was objected to by Mr.. Cushing because he
refused to perform n similar labor on his copy.
HE refuses under instruction OF counsel" said Mr.
Mitchell
Mr.. Cushing TO wltncssJ-Why do you refuse?
Mr.. Mitchell-Dont answer. We have instructed
the witness not to sign duplicate
The stenOgrapher was then called into play to note
Mr. Cushings objection. and Mr.. Bower. the notary,
wished II TO be distinctly shown that he had not
directed the witness TO decline 10 sign the duplicate
hut that 1t done by direction OF the con-
tcstants counsel
F. J. Lynch likewise declined to sign a duplicate
OF his evidence Further testimony will be taken
Saturday noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
GIDEON on l.. A. w. AFFAIRS.

Philadelphia. March H-George ID. Gideon chair
Of the Racing Board of the League Of Am"ri-
can Wheelmen. has issued tonight the following
official notice regarding l.. A. W. affairs:
The sanctions reported by some Of the cycling
papers last week as granted TO the Amateur Ath-
letic Union should have read to the New-Jersey
Athletic Club sports to be held al Bergen Point
The suspension standing against II. f. Frederick
son, Of Fremont Neb.. pending investigation. has
been removed. and the charges have been dis
missed.
Chief consuls whose division constitution pro
vides for a State Racing Board, are requested 10
kindly send the names of those constituting such
boards George ID. Gideon Il North Seventh St.
Philadelphia.
The following sanctions for race meets have been
granted:
July i,,Bnghamton Athletic Association Eing-
July 4-Baltimore Cycle Club. Park Cycle track,
Baltimore, Md.
April l3-Twenty-third Regiment Athletic AssO-
citation. Brooklyn. y. Y.
August 1--Schoo of Physical Training. Silver
Lake Assembly, y. Y
May 3oM!ddetOwn Wheelmen, Middietown. y. Y.
September B-McKeesport Cyclers McKeesport
Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
CYCLING NEWS AND NOTES.

Tho Asbur, Park committee in charge Of the L..
A W meet has been working hard on schenes LOT
@he entertainment and care OF visitors Inc COM
ro,,,ee secured Education Hall from July to
* ~ be used exclusively as cycle hotel FIRST
NJ ali the wheels will be checked and provided with
a rack Then they will be busted and cleaned II
"a spoke is loose a screw is gone the proper re-
pairs will be made, and the wheel VIII
be thoroughly overhauled. so that when the owner
calls for II he will find 1t in perfect conditlon'
cleaner and safer than when ne left 1t. This work
will be done free. Education Hall is the largest
building of its kind in Asbury Park ana It's loca-
ton is about the centre OF the resort as II
would be possible for building 10 be- II stands
In the centre of a block upon which there are no
other buildings. and there will be ample room Tor
the reception OF over 500 wheels at one time. In
that summer city of hotels Education Han, during
the meet will be known the Wheel House
The members OF the Cycle Club Of Brooklyn are
spending a good part OF Lent awheel An interest
ing entertainment has been arranged for tomorrow
night which will consist OF a music ride and dril
barrel and hurdle races and game of bicycle foot
ball. The first outdoor OF the club Will take
place at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The annual meeting OF the Manhattan bicycie
Club will be held at No. 1855 Broadway. Monday
night The regular nominations follows: For
president, w T. Stewart; vice-pIesden; G. H.
Cohen; trustees. V. F. Pelln and J. Meyer; treas
Sapan o'eh sanbaeS lst lieutenant G.
Bets second I,epten5ant C J. Dimich :.,D ., the
Central Y. NJ c. A., No. 5O2 Fulton-st.. Brooklyn.
Monday night The club will hold schedule runs
twice week. and mileage medals VIII be offered
Isaac Is. Potter. president OF the Brooklyn BIZ
cycle Club will appoint committee to confer with
the South Brooklyn Wheemen regarding the hold
Ing or the State division meet.
The Harlem Wheelmen have arranged the follow
these there viii % and 'f moonlight
from time to time: March TO- Ridgewood. N J.,
leave clubhouse a. m and Fort Lee ferry $40.
March H. City Island: leave clubhouse $50 a
March "a Mount Vernon. " T.: leave clubhouse a.
m. March 81, Alpine, y. j. leave clubhouse 9 a. m.
and Fort Lee ferry s2O. The runs will be led by
Captain Robert B. Morrison. with First Lieutenant
A. J. Englert Second Lieutenant Robert f.
Shaw second In command.
The applications for membership In the Manhat-
tan Bicycle Club OF the following have been APP
proved by the Membership Committee. Their appii-
cations will be acted upon at the next meeting Roy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
GEORGE SEWELL. L. 5. y.

George :. Scwell. a retired chief engineer OF the
United States Navy. living with his son-n-aw. Or.
Evan F. Smith at NO III Putnam-ave., Brooklyn.
died suddenly from heart failure on Thursday morn
ing aged nclry sevcnty-one Mr. Sewell had lived in
Brooklyn forty live years lie served with distnc-
ton through the Mexican War. and with Commodore
Pcrry's expedition in 1851 WAS among the first white
men to enter Japan. Forty-eight years ago he was
appointed 10 the warship New-Jersey. liis promo
ton 10 the rank OF chief engineer was made on
March H. 1857. During the civil War he served IN
the Atlantic blOcklding squadron. and ne took part
the capture OF Hatterts. Port Royal ana Nori X
Subsequently he served With the West Gulf block
aiding squadron, He was chief engineer OF the
Navy Yard OF New-York tBrOOklyn from 1853 10
lS72 His retirement occurred In December, lN>o y
widow three daughters survive him. one OF the
ghtcrS Is the wife of Lieutenant Commander W ~:
H. Webb retired and another IS the wife OF Passed
Assistant Engineer W. y. Little, l. :. y. The
funeral services will be held AT the house on FRIDAY
evening at 5 O'clock