davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-20
CUT IN 2 SALE.

Our furnishing goods are just
right for this season. Take look
at them, it will pay you. Do you
need Cuffs, Collars, Handkerchief,
Neckwear, Hats or Hosiery, if so
give us a call.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-20
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Southern Pacific hauled 15l
people out Of San Antonio to Hous-
ton yesterday.
The Arkansas Pass took fifty peo-
pie from Floresville to Houston
this morning. A big crowd is ex-
pected to go to Houston from San
Antonio over this road tomorrow.
The right score in that Arkansas
Pass freight office baseball game
was 80 to II in favor of the depot
nine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-20
The Deed of Cain.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, May 90
Ned and Will. Rose, sons OF a prom
inent farmer, quarreled over a calf,
when Ned drew pistol and shot
Will. dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-20
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, May 20.-Cattle:
butchers grade, prices stiff; mar
ket weaker; sheep active at 10 to
l5c advance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-20

On account of rain Joske's Big
Sale will continue tomorrow. 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
THE POLITICAL FIELD
,ox or THE DEMOCRATS on
uocKBRIpGE YESTERDAY.
and Crnig Nominated for the
,,ou.e Of Observation-Disclosures OF
x,rtnecs-want 10 Amend the
walton Law.

,vvrXGTON. VA, September "a
.,,l, Tho Rockbridge Democratic
80, convention met here in the court
&C today and nominated w. Boil
= r.ec-h. Of Bnnalo. and J. S. Craig.
- c,shcn. ~ the House Of Delegates.
-. invention was presided over by
49,, % Grigsby Paxton. and the best
-, cling and perfect harmony prevailed.
$50. uore four names placed before
-. convention, those Of Captain j. W.
-, ~ Huena Vista: ID. +. Moore. of
,.,,,rfon. and the two successful can
-.,..es Nh Leech received the nomina-
80. an the first ballot. and after close
I'm and hard work Mr.. Craig was nomi-
,.,ei on the third ballot. Their nomina-
.,,-s were then made unanimous.
THE NOMINEES.
,,. bolivar f. Leech was in the Legis-
t...ra from 1875 20 1871 as a colleague OF
,.,..nia'e war Governor. Hon. John
,.-tar He is one OF the leading Demo-
'..ts iv the county, also one Of the most
,...nsr0us farmers in the county. He is
.. IN soldier. J. sidney Craig was orig-
,.fy Il Augusta county, and owns and
.rarstes a large farm there now. Eight
,.,rs ago he adopted Rockbridge az his
.,.r'v and located at Goshen. where he
EN-. "a hotel. He ls a fearless Democrat.
al enjoys the entire confidence Of all
sr. know him, but he is not widely
troVn 10 the county at large.
me selections by the convention are
,-rravcd by the citizens here and will
rI'., with the APPROVAL OF the county.
I, q evident from the resolutions adopted
br The convention that the Walton law
5.es not meet with the APPROVAL of this
county,. and a change Is undoubtedly
looked for In that direction from Rock
bridge voters.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Tie Committee on RESOLUTIONS reported
the following. and they were hnani-
rnrusly adopted by the conventions
l. We reaiiirm our fealty 10 the great
democratic party Of the country and our
adherence 20 the principles Of our party
a., enunciated in the platforms adopted
ly our last State and National cOnven-
TONS.
without undertaking 10 indicate
What amendments should be made. we
favor such changes In our present cleo
ton laws as may be necessary to enable
every voter to cast his vote intelligently
ari with certainty for the candidate of
BIS choice, and under such circumstances
as viii disarm all criticism. which now
slams that the voter is liable in the
OCT Of voting 10 partisan interference and
f-InQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
SIR. Mcdonald, senator watts. and
Judge staples at CbristIansburg.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA, September
4-(Special)-A fine crowd turned out TO-
day TO hear the Democratic speakers.
The crowd We're well repaid. Mr.. Nc
Donald. the candidate for the House, led
off I'm a short speech announcing his
candidacy. He Will he heard from fire.
;ucntly during the canvass. and is bound
10 commend himself to the people.
Hon. j. Allen Watts next spoke. and
referred TO his course I'm tho Senate as
being entirely In the interests Of his con-
stituents. He said that ne voted and
worked against the Walton law. but
now thought it should have a fair trial
under proper amendments. He spoke of
HE efforts in aid Of the Blacksburg Col
loce. and paid that institution a high
tribute.
A BIMETALLIsT.
He declared himself bimetal-
list. He favored the coinage of both gold
and silver. but wanted silver dollar to
have equal purchasing power with n gold
dollar But the financial question. he
said. was "A matter for Congress. He read
a paper prepared by Auditor Marye.
showing what had been done for the pub
nc Institutions and hospitals. The
psnltentiary. this paper showed. was more
than paying expenses. and good
revenue WAS DtlnE utliNtu libiu Wy HNtISs
IL announced himself as a strong Dan
Eel man.
JUDGE STAPLES.
Judge Waller Staples then responded
4 an enthusiastic call. His friends agree
that be made the most effective speech
a. his life and this is saying a great
deal lie declared that the Democratic
administration Of State affairs was so
pure and economical that II was wotthy
OF an support; that II there had beer
nothing else 70 its credit. the settlement
@; the debt question was enough because
such confidence did the bondholders have
ST. The party In power carrying out its
pledges that they surrendered their cou-
Tong ani consented TO a lower rate
~ interest
RE next spoke Of the danger which
would attend Blacksburg College under
Republican rule. 1t passed. he said. un-
der the control OF the Republicans
ai one time and was nearly wrecked.
nut hal been built up by the Democratic
party % It's present high standard.
THE WALTON LAW.
He reviewed the history OF the Walton
law. ana explained that IL had accom-
plishei the main end for which II was
devised, ami that was TO prevent the
use Of money IN elections. He was par
ucularly severe in his denunciation Of
th" hon st-clcction" party. and cited the
force Odd as a sample of Republican
sincerity The speakers were all ac-
corded the closest attention. and II there
is any good in speaking 1t was certainly
accomplished to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
The WEATHER N RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear and hot, with slight rise IN the
tempernture at night.
state Of thermometer:
Mean temperature. 81 81
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, September A.-Stocks
ruled quiet to-day. At one time the mar
ket was quite active and prices advanced
IA TO / per cent Sugar, Chicago Cas-
Wheeling and Lake Erie. the Grangers'
Manhattan. Tobacco. and General Elec-
trio all being more or less prominent III
the upward movement Chicago Gas SOFA
at II SIS. the best figure attained In weeks
The REPORTS about a reorganization were
again revived, and with good effect at
this time. Among the Changers, ROCK
Island was the feature, and rose 10 ~ 1-S
Some OF the buyers of the stock were
talking of an increase In the dividend.
Those in position to know, however. sald
that according TO their Information. the
directors had no intention OF Increasing
the dividend at their meeting tomorrow
AboU ! o'clock the market received
setback. and from that time on the course
OF prices was downward. The selling was
due to reports that a mercantile mouse
prominent in the recent gold-export move
ment intended forwarding a million or
more OF the metal by Saturdays Euro
mean steamer While the firm In ques-
ton made no statement. the mere rumor
was enough to chin the bullish ardor'
and prices gradually sank to a lower
level. Up TO the close OF business the
Withdrawals Of gold for shipment were
only 10000, all for Canada. SO FAR as
sbipments to the other side are concerned.
bankers still maintain that there can be
no movement at this time.
The general exports from this port Tor
the week ended to-day show n gain OF
nearly 81. 10000 as compared with the cor
responding period last year. Further
more. the actual selling rates for sterling
exchange were lower at the close IMAM
any time In weeks.
The decline during the afternoon ranged
from IA TO rs per cent, Sugar lead
ing.
SPECULATION closed weak.
Bonds were Irregular. but In the main
lower.
The sales OF listed stocks aggregated
1874. 600 shares, and of unlisted stocks tS.Vc
shares.
treasury balances: Coin. $50. 2S7,667: cur
rency, SOS. 479,G0S.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at 1-2d2 per cent:
last loan at l-2, and closing offered at
/ 1-2 per cent; prime mercantile paper
4 l-2ll5 per cent.
Sterling exchange easy. with actual busi-
ness in bankers bills at sisS IA for sixty
davs. and s4s9ds4.ss IA for demand: pos
ted rates. s4ss l-2qst9 1-2; commercial
bills. si.N 3-4.
Government bonds firm. State bonds
dull. Railroad bonds irregular.
Silver a. the board neglected.
sTOcK OuOTATIONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
BRUNSWICK DEMOCRATS.
Delegates 10 the Senatorial COnven-
tiOn-PRrty REORGANIZATION.

LANRENCENILLE, VA, September
% Spccial)-Pursuant to call OF the
chairman Of the Democratic party of the
county OF Brunswick. the citizens as
S'Ahi.d IN the courthouse yesterday for
ID. purpose Of electing delegates to at
tr4 the Democratic convention at Black
None on Wednesday. the 18th instant.
u nominate a candidate for State sena-
UT rom this senatorial district. Upon
motion. Judge y. S. Turnbull was chosen
chairman and G.. Il. Blick secretary.
II was moved and adopted that each
eNtiict should recommend two delegates
am iWo alternates 10 attend said con-
ent.on Those chosen are:
h'herrin Distrlct-Delegates. w. X.
Harris. O. l. Seymour. Alternates-E.
j. Temple. 6. Il. Harris.
Fowciiton District Delegates. Ira w.
MITCHELL w. c. Phipps. Alternates-S. II.
carpenter. w. a. Rawlings.
hel Oak Observation-Disclosures, Charles 5.
Barrow. L. -. Lewis.
sturgeon Observation-Disclosures. Clarence
Mallory. G.. X. Blick. Alternates-J. a.
hlnf9ri. r. j. Slate.
Ioiaro Dlstrict-Delegates. Judge W. 5.
Iufnbuli. George T. Lucy. Alternates-
CHARLES Turnbuli. q. Il. Malone.
fAff at iItlk N--Ns W. -NtROi'hN+
fesOlutiOn was offered and unani-
m'usly adopted that the delegates be in
sulcted 10 cast their full vote for Mr..
robert Turnbull for State senator.
This being the regular day for the re-
.isanizdtiOn Of the Democratic party.
DIT W. T. Sledge was put in nomination
Dhl duly elected chairman of the party.
ana The following gentlemen were select
81 as the Executive Committee:
Meherrin District--W. X. Harris, X. II.
seymour
Fowellton Dis,ric,-Ira w. Mitchell. w.
u. Valentine.
H,d Oak District-R. r. lIaskins, DIR.
J. J. Taylor
Binfofd.
II. Raney.
ND0a motion. q vote Of thanks was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT DUsS'
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds. Stocks
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, &c, ana
I'm Addition Thereto tho Weather
Indications.

- WASHINGTON, September "a
lriIp Forecast for Virginia: Generally
wv" fair weather; easterly to southeriy
winds.
For North Carolina: Generally fair
weather; variable winds.
For South Carolina: Fair weather;
easterly to southerly winds.
Weather Conditions: The barometer
has risen In New England and the Md
die Atlantic States and TO the west
Of Montana. 1t has fallen In all other
districts. a depression Of considerable
energy exists in North Dakota, where
the barometer is unusually low. IT is
from 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the At
lantic coast north Of Virginia, and 1t Is
about 10 degrees warmer in the MISSISSIPPI
Valley and westward to the Rocky
mountains The weather is generally fair'
but local showers are reported from the
southern portions Of Florida and Iexas
and at Northwest Canadian stations.
The Indications are that the weather
will continue fair. with warmer southerly
winds in the central valleys, and on the
Atlantic coast the weather Will continue
fair. with slight changes In temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
nRExNAMAN NOMINATED.
The Choice for the HOuSe of the
Shenandoah Democrats.

WOODSTOCK. VA. September a.
Special 1.-The Democrats OF Shenandoah
county assembled In convention here to-
day and made the issue with the Repub-
n-Populist- honest elections
party by nominating J. n. Brennaman.
of Newmarket, by reclamation. to repre-
sent the county In the next House OF
Delegates.
MIR. Brennaman has been county Demo-
cratic chairman since 1857. and has dis
charged the duties Of clerk OF the FL
nance Committee OF the House OF Dele
gates since 1883. He is well vcrsed in
parliamentary affairs. Resolutions were
adopted declaring in favor OF State-Sena-
tor NJ l.. Walton for congressman from
the Tenth District
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK. September A.-Flour-;Ac-
tive and held irmer w9 9s;r ,n low
ECO slsS SIS DO. patents n:sSasN: MJa;
nesota clear. s2.5ot$2,soi patents. t3.2c9
Aio; low extras, ,2i5asabo; southern hour.
quiet and Arm; common to fair extra.
s2aE: good to choice. do. s2s0Gs5.
Wheat-Firm but dull: No: . red, store
and elevator: ssss Sc; anSa!; q 1850 sc;
s.sc.. rallied, declined, rallied again. and
closed firm, I s:sal s-se; over yesterday.
6 i.ac.. October. b SSe.; March. g S-sc.:
Corn~steady; No. T. - s-tc.. in elevator;
advanced with wheat. closing lac. over
Yesterday: September. 81 $40; October.
sse bsssmSeST ,ss May. Sys,i Is ,. s,me,.
senfsmber. "A Use; October. Nc.: De-
ceinber. "a l-3c.: spot. quiet and steady.
Hay-steady; good to choice. Ns.sogu&
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
Shooting ARRAY MT Greenwood.

GREENWOOD. VA. September a
(Special)-Henry Whitaker (colored) to-
day shot William Jones (coloredD. These
two negroes had a difficulty last night at
the depot. when Jones cut Whittaker's
head open with a stone and ran off. Both
negroes were employed by Mr.. a. j.
Wood 10 pick apples. Early this morning
In Mr.. Woods orchard they renewed
their quarrel, and Whitaker drew his
pistol and fired two shots at Jones. The
first shot missed. but the second shot
took effect in the right thigh. Or. NJ l..
McCue was sent for al once and dressed
Jones's wound. No arrests have been
made vet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
Finvnnnn md GoochIand Democrats

COLUMBIA, VA, September 2i--(Spe-
cial)-The joint Democratic convention
for Fluvanna and Goochland met here
to-day. After much discussion the fol-
loving gentlemen were placed in nomi-
nation for the candidacy for the House
Of Delegates Mr. j. Nice. Miller and Mr..
w. I. Britt. both of Fluvanna. The vote
Of Fluvanna was taken as between these
two gentlemen, and resulted in II for
Miller and IL for Britt. Then Goochland
cast her entire vote of % for Miller. giving
him the nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
Speaking ut FIuvnnnn Court.

PALMYRA, VA. September 2f-(Spe-
cial )-Yesterday was our regular County
Court-Day. and there was large turnout
Of the people. There was very little bust
ness in court, and Judge Holman was so
unwell about noon that he adjourned
court.
Not long after adjournment U. T, Hub
bard. Esq. OF Buckingham. Republican
Honest Elections candidate for the
state Senate, presented his claims 10 the
people. Re was followed by Hon. VI. D.
Flood. the Democratic nominee, who I'M
doubtedly sustained his reputation as a
champion OF the Democratic party and
principles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND. VA, September "a. 1895
No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales light.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites, $.677l0; tobacco. fe,l95A Total.
S. s73.04
Roth Stonewall and Shelburne's ware
houses had large sales OF bright loose to-
day, and the quality was generally quite
good. A number Of buyers who have not
been on the market heretofore this sea-
son were heavy bidders to-day. and IN
consequence prices were considerably
stronger on all grades.
Breaks will be large again tomorrow,
and the warehousemen promise TO put on
some fine wrappers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
SOUTH-SIDE GLEANINGS.
Died from His Injurics-Petcrsbur
Points.

PETERSBURG, VA. September Pa
(SpecLll.)-Mr. II. G.. Clampett, who was
so seriously hurt at Crewe n day or two
ago. while directing the shifting Of some
cars in the Norfolk and Western railroad
yard. died at an early hour this morning
OF his injuries In the company's hospital
at that place. Deceased was well known
here
The remains were taken to Blackstone.
and after services at the Episcopal
church were buried with Masonic honore.
The procession TO the cemetery was n
mile long. Deceased was born in De-
vOnshire. England. He was exceedingly
popular. and leaves a wife and son.
The negro. Golden Carroll. convicted IN
the County Court of Prince George
few days ago of the murder Of an I'M
known negro near Disputanta, with whom
he was tramping, and sentenced to the
pententiary. was brought back 10 the
t1il In this city this morning TO await
the result OF an appeal TO the Circuit
Court.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
At the Union chapel, IN Dinwidde
county. tomorrow afternoon Mr.. Abner
Watkins. n prosperous young farmer. and
Miss May Branch. daughter OF Mr.. Miles
Il. Branch. will be married. Rev II.
NJ. Hope. Of this city. will perform the
ceremony.
a few nights ago n stranger, who repre-
scented himself ms "A Pythian. and who
stated that his home was in Sumter s.
c.. was given lodging at the Appomattox
Hotel. In this city. ms a matter of charity.
After the stranger left for the South on
his tramp next day nothing more was
heard Of him until last night. when the
proprietor % the hotel received n tele-
gram from Rocky Mount. n. c., announc-
ing his death at that place.
AT the next session Of the General AS
sembly a Judge OF the Hastings Court OF
this city will have 10 be elected to fill
the unexpired term Of the late Judge D.
NJ. Bernard. Judge Mullen, who Is tenn
porarily filling the vacancy by appoint
ment of the Governor will have no oppo-
sition for the place.
The furniture for the new ST. Joseph's
Catholic church arrived to-day. and will
be put in position at once. The pews are
Of oak highly polished
ARRESTED ON A TELEGRAM.
J. II. Chumerly was arrested here to-
night on telegram from ]. S. Phelps.
Sergeant Of Crewe. stating that he was
wanted In that city on charge OF felony.
Chumerly declined to talk in regard to
the charges against him by the Crewe au-
thorities. Forty-flve dollars and loaded
pistol were taken off his person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
Copper Company COining Money.

HOUGHTON, MICH. September "a
The Calumet and Hecla Company is
materially increasing its output of refined
copper, and ore stored from the opera
tions of previous years is now being
smelted. This company's output of copper
will be nearly 2O00,C0o pounds more than
last year. At the present price OF copper
the company is earning nearly $4,000
moi nrnfit per month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE. MD. September A.-vir-
ginla new 3s. 70 II: do. century bonds.
e3as3 1-2; Baltimore and Ohio. 81. asked !;
baltimore and Ohio Southwestern income
a. 81. asked; income b, %; Gas. 63d53 Ia;
bonds, 6s, 1l7dlis; do. SIS. 100. asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25

cHRISTIANsBURG September a.
fsoeciai) THE negroes who assaulted and
robbed Clint Allen were caught last
nisht, They have been thoroughly idcnti-
ned by two reputable citizens who saw
them with Allen. and by Allen himself
The watch stolen from Allen was found
on one Of the negroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RlCHMOND, VA, StpttinDtr -, 1870
Quotations. -Wheat-Longberry, 63n6Sc.
mixed. 62a6sc.; shortberry, 62a6sc.; No. 2
red. 67a6Sc Corn-White Virginia. pg
4lc.; No. white. 4oc.; No. mixed.
39c. Oats-No. 2 mixed. "a l-2n25c.; No. 3
mixed q l-2@2ic.; wlntercseed, 25d30c.
RYE 45Ii7c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25

rendered 10 Mr.. T. H. Price, the former
chairman. for efficient service rendered
TO the Democratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-25
Opening Highest. Lowest Closln

Cash quotations: Flour was firm but
dull. No. spring wheat, 50 1-Sd59 3-4c. !;
No. red. 50 $3.50 3-4c. No. corn, 81 3-ic
No. . oats. 1919 l-2c. Mess pork. sds lie
Lard, T97 l-2HsS. Short-rib Sides S.05lD
$50. Dry salted shoulders. 1851 1-2 Short
clear. s5.62 l-2Ms5.75. Whiskey. M.22.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
CLOSING PRICES or curcAGo STOCKS.
THE BANK STATEMENT.
Saturday Decent

Saturday December IA p. n.
The weekly statement Of the associated banks
published to-day. shows falling of in receipts
OF currency from the interior Influenced. no
doubt by the decline of New-York exchange
rates at the principal cities in the Wect What
the banks gained from the interior currency
movement was offset by the loss caused by
gold exports the cash holdings showing a de-
crease OF 1880 700. made up by loss Of 81 GS4
eco In legal tenders and gain OF sl23,90J in
specie The banks have increased their specie
holdings since the middle Of October By over
$6 O00, 600. which would indicate boarding Of gold
On a small scale. in anticipation Of the heavy
inrOads which will be made upon the Treasurys
reserve in response to the demand for normal
trade remittance. The striking feature Of the
statement was an increase Of S3l70,3Q0 in loans
which for the last four months have shown
steady decrease. This increase represents the
demand for accommodation incident TO this time
Of the year Deposits increased 81. 1863 900. The
Re suit Of all the changes was a decrease in the
surplus reserve Of S1.sO2,95O which now stands
at s1s.9sl 395 against s33,345.s25 in the corre-
spending week in 1894. and s7C16S,S25 in the
same week In 1895 The operations Of the Sub
Treasury with the banks in the week ended
last night caused a loss 10 the banks Of 81, ,629,-
20.
The following are the comparative statements
nd
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

United States bonds deposited for circulation
durnz the week $23o.500. United States BONDS
withdrawn 1925 600 N2tiOaal bank note clrcuia-
tion observation-disclosures notes. s2l3o3'.-f-'
oold notes $50 4O2 against which the Treasury
holds 500 500 1872 legal-tender money FOR redemp-
tiou Of surrendered circulation
The Sub-Treasury had a debit balance al the
Clearing House to-day OF S+i5,52i
Appended Is a table Of the current quotations
Of city bank stocks. together with theH pa'