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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
THE STATE OF TRADE.
Financial Difficulty Not RcmOvabIe
D., IDnukers.

NEW YORK, September 20.-Messrs. X.
G. Dun e. Co. I'm their weekly review OF
trade tomorrow, will say:
The movements OF exchange and OF gold
have somewhat affected all markets this
week. Exchange has fallen, though not
because commercial bills have greatly IN
creased and the exports OF specie. though
diminished. will reach about S2icOOW. III
is confidently believed that the interna-
tIonal syndicate Will allow no hnanciai
disorder, and many are certain that an
issue OF bonds will come. But the root
OF the difficulty Is not removable py
bankers-namely. that merchandise ex-
ports disappoint the government ana 'he
syndicate. falling to meet the cost OF
merchandise imported, and leaving d
heavy balance to be paid abroad. Au-
gust imports exceeded exports by sl5.2S2,-
100 and the net exports Of gold were
sl5l59,7S1.
a small cotton crop, with large stocks
held abroad. slender demand for At
lantlc wheat, with Russian arriving in
London In large quantities, and merchan-
disc exports and imports at New YORK
30 per cent. larger than last year in Sep
TENDER. thus far scarcely promise speedy
change The volume of domestic trade
measured by eXchanges-20 per cent
greater than last year. but 9.S per cent
less than 1S92-is not quite as near the
record OF full prosperity for September
as for August and July. In spite OF goo
exports. wheat advanced for some days
In all nearly cents. Corn rose and feil
in sympathy with wheat. with as niue
reason. Western wheat receipts for three
weeks Of September have been l6,Sl go
bushels, against 1649l. go last year, whiie
Atlantic exports flour included. have been
3.9f, 694 bushels. against 7,j2l,SS6 last
year
Good reports OF foreign crops. the weak
ness of -four in Minnesota, and large ex-
ports of corn from this country. all work
against rise In wheat, though the
scarcity Of contract grades may help a
speculative advance
The cotton market, rising and falling
a fraction each day alternately. shows
no settled tendency. big stocks balancing
an undoubted but as yet not definite de-
crease in yield.
The surprising increase in production
and the advance In prices of iron seem
TO be bringing a natural check, as prices
have gone so high as TO cause some pur-
chases from Europe. both of pig and OF
finished products. and have also caused
distinct shrinkage in home demand.
The cotton-mills which laid In stocks OF
cotton below s cents are enriched by the
advance in material, and enabled to make
frequent advances In goods, which are
sustained. The present demand is dull,
but there are no reports Of stoppage. and
the threatened strike at Fall River does
not come
The woollen manufacture is doing well
IN dress goods and hosiery. but the de-
mand for mems woolens Is much re-
strlcted, and few mills have closed.
The commercial failures for two weeks
OF the month were si.l5i,2Z7 this year
against $2,S617 6i last year. and S2W,sl5
for the same weeks in 1898. This year
81. 723.liO were Of manufacturing concerns
against $9j9,7l6 last year, and 2Sll,5Ss OF
trading concerns, against a,'69,OiS last
year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
CUENG-TU INVESTIGATION
The Opposition Thereto Withdrawn
Membership of Commission.

WASHINGTON, u. c., September u
The Chinese Government has wlthdraWh
it's opposition 10 the proposed lnvestisaec
the missionary riots that occurred az
Cheng-Tu. in the province of Sze-Chueh'
Western China. ,.
British missions suffered more seriously
than did ours. the lives of British sub
jects being taken and much property
being destroyed. This government ASKED
tn English TO join with them in conduct
ing the investigation, request that wa
acceded 10 al first, but so much delay was
manifested that the United states nnally
decided TO make the investigation unaid-
ed The Chinese Government entered Il
strong protest against this. but the lls-
match received this morning indicates that
The objections have been overcome, ana
everything promises the securing OF a
rigid investigation, fixing the response
bility for. the outrages and the Gonpehsa-
ton of those who have suffered
Ii was understood that Minister Denny
would have a missionary placed on inns
commission. but this plan appears 10
have been changed; me dlspatcn Is "liei ~,
upon that subject, but Minister DENLY; IN
A telegram received to-day. states that
the commission will start at once.
The members of the commission are
C3mmander f. X. Barber. naval attache
at Toxic, and Fleming ID. Cheshire, IN
terpreter of the United States Legation at
Picking. $500.
Mr.. tneSnlTr VIII at 80 -
retary. and keep the records Of the com
mission. upon which the Chinese will also
have a representative.
The Chenr-Tu riots occurred late i'm the
spring. but. owing to the great distance
from the coast and the inaccessbility
of the place the news did not reach the
telegraphic ports until many weeks had
elansed No American lives were lost
in this riot. but American mission pro-
perty was destroyed.
Cheng-Tu is one months travel from
Tien-Tsin. The methods Of travel are
primitive and lahoTious. but the commits
Sion will have the advantage Of cool wea-
ther and will thus be able to get through
much earlier than II they had reached
Cheng-Tu in midsummer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
THE PENINSULA CLUBS.
Dispute About the Championship
a Steamship Sold.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September
2O-(Speciai.) -Although the Newport
News team, OF the Peninsula League
won greater number OF games IMAM
either the Hampton or Fox Hin cIuDs'
the claims OF the "Shipbuilders' to the
championship cup are disputed on the
ground that in order to win they signed
professional players, which was contrary
to an agreement entered into al the De-
ginning OF the season by the three clubs
The manager and players OF the foH
Hill team, which won the smallest number
OF games. claim that they are entitled
to the trophy, because they did not
violate the agreement. The manager Of
the Newport News club says that he did
not engage any outside players until al
ter Manager Watson, of the FOX Hill
team. consented for Hampton TO sign
professionals. The managers OF the
three teams will hold meeting in Hamp-
ton tomorrow night for the purpose or
deciding to which Of the clubs the prize
rightfully belongs.
The Norfolk State League club will
play the Newport News team at River
view Park tomorrow afternoon.
The British steamship Marlborough.
which went ashore near the Wash Woods
Llle-SaNlnS STATION seEtrdi HOHtho ae''
was sold at public auction at the ship
yard to-day by United States Marshal
Cross, Of Norfolk. She was purchased
by l. J. Merritt. of New York. for s2o.oO.
Representatives OF several ship owners
were present, but they did not seem
anxious To buy the vessel The New
borough was owned by Furness, Wethy
q Co. She was foated by the Merritt
Wrecking Organizatioy, which libelled
her for salvage. 1t is said that Mr..
Merritt paid a fair price for the steam
er. She will probably be repaired at
the ship-yard here. To put her in first
class condition Will cost as much as the
purchase price.
The steamship Hollywood sailed to-day
for Hamburg. She came here some time
ago TO have a broken shaft replaced.
After the repairs were completed she
took on considerable cargo at this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
EAST RADFORD Is WET.
The Contested LOcal-OptiOn Case
Dccidcd-An Accident.


EAST RADFORD. VA. September 90
Special. THE contested election case be-
tween the "wets" and "drys' which has
been i'm the courts since the election on
June 25th and which has been before
the Hastings Court and also before the
Court Of Appeals. was again heard here
Wednesday. Judge II. T.. Blair presiding.
At the election the vote showed dry
ma iority in the city Of 10. and the bars
were all closed. During the trial We'd
nesday the ballot-box and ballots were
produced and the ballots counted by
Judge Blair, the result being that the
city had gone "wet" by 81 majority.
instead of dry" by 10. The attorneys
asked that the Judge decide mo cleo
ton" instead of wet. This was done
and the saloons were reopened. There
eeems To be a grave question as TO how
such "A mistake could have been made.
James Bibb, young man, was break
ing horse yesterday. when the animal
reared up and fell back on him, seriously
hurting him.
There are no new cases of smallpox
here, and our people hope that the dis
ease is in n fair way TO be effectually
stamped out. Notwithstanding the many
garbled reports circulated over the
country there has never been but one
case "a mild one) in the corporate limits,
and one other very mild case in Pulaski
county.
Miss Pearl Palmer. an estmable young
lady, and formerly teacher in the city
schools. died yesterday morning at her
home at Snowville. in Pulaski county
She returned a few days ago from q
trip through Kansas. and Immediately
took her bed. and from the first sank
rapidly. She was lady OF the highes,
order Of intelligence, and much loved
by all who knew her.
The grand jury this week found several
true bills against persons charged with
selling liquor without license.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

Dearer of Forged Order Gets Them
During Her Absence.

London telegram of recent date says:
During the absence Of Mrs Langtry on
the Continent forged order was pre-
scented at the Sloan-Strfet Pranch ~ ne
Union Bank for her jewel-box, which
contained sZv0,VV worth OF jewels. Inc
box was delivered 10 the bearer OF the
order. Mrs. Langiry returned home "a
few days ago. and to- day she sent 10 the
bank for her Jewels. when she learned
that the box had been delivered on Au-
gust cath Mrs. Lanstry Immediately
drove to the once OF her legal adviser.
and Scotland Yard was at once notified
OF the robbery. Up to the present time
10 trace has been found OF the missing
Jewels
There is reason to believe that the
value placed upon the jewels which have
so mysteriously disappeared Is not exag-
yerated. as they have long been famous.
and Include three ,iaras. one being OK
diamonds and pearls. one Of diamonds
and rubies, and a third OF diamonds and
turquoises, besides several necklaces ane
rivierss. The box, in fact. contained
nearly all the gems and precious stones
that Mrs. Langtry possessed. The order
upon which II was delivered was written
on paper marked with Mrs. langtry' $
town address. q Point street, southwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
COL. HAMPTON HOGE DENIES.
Why He supports Senator Watts
Rule Dismissed.

ROANOKE VA. September 2o.-(spe-
cial)-Colonel j. Hampton Hoge. in ar
interview to-day. denied that he IS for
J. Allen Watts, the Democratic candidate
for the Senate, because his brother. Har-
ris Hoge. was not nominated by the
opposition. He says Mr.. Watts agreed
10 support an Investigations BILL and
in supporting him he CHoge) claims he
Is carrying out the letter and the spirit
Of the Petersburg conference.
Edward Taylor was arrested to-day on
the charge Of stealing a horse from W.
NJ. Woodson. OF this city.
George c. McCahan, superintendent of
the Roanoke Street Railway Company.
was in the Circuit Court to-day to answer
n rule TO show cause why he should not
be fined for contempt in coaching wit
nesses in a damage suit against the com
pany. Judge Dupuy had a jury summon
ed. and after examining the jurors who
reported the alleged coaching Of witnesses
the rule was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
ARMS FOR THE COMMODORE.
1t Is Suspected That They Are Also
for Cuba.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September 90
The Department Of Justice Is to-day in
receipt Of information, through official
channels. that $50 boxes of ammunition
and - boxes OF rifles. in special car No.
$751; over the Pennsylvania railroad. have
been shipped 10 Southport y. c., TO be
transferred TO the steamer Commodore.
The Commodore is the same steamer re-
ported yesterday as being at Wilmington,
N c.. and loading with arms for the
United States OF Colombia. II Is suspect
ed that the real destination of the arms
Is Cuba.
Actng-Attorney- General Conrad tele-
graphed United States District Attorney
Aycock and United States Marshal Carl
ton. calling their attention to the facts.
and instructing them to see that no vio
iation Of the neutrality laws Of the United
States Is committed.
The fact. however. is that the shipment
OF arms lis a legitimate traffic. which can
be carried on at the shippers risk even
In time OF war. and no state OF war has
yet been proclaimed In Cuba. The enlist
ment OF men for service against for
eign power Is prohibited. but no restric-
ton Is imposed on the shipment of arms
either by international law or the statutes
OF the United States. Should an attempt
be made to land these weapons In Cuba
for the use OF the insurgents. and should
the Spanish officials capture them. that
will be the shippers loss. but no claim
would lie against the United States for
breach OF neutrality laws.
STEAMER SEIZED-MEN ARRESTED.
WILMINGTON. N. c.. September 20
Under the instructions from the Depart
ment Of Justice. Washington, ID. c., 10
United States District-Attorney Aycock.
the steamer Commodore, at this port.
from New London. Conn. was to-day
seized by United States Deputy Marshal
Bunting, and the captain and crew OF
the vessel were placed under arrest. pend
Ing an examination. 10 take place to-
morrow before United States Commits
sioner II. II. Bunting.
The Commodore came here from New
York last Monday. with clearance papers
from that port 70 Castagcna. United
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
IMPRISONED A VIRGINIAN.
CnmpOs Released Sewers, Then Or
dered Him Out of Cuba.

A Tampa HlaD dispatch of Thursday
says: Among the passengers from Cuba
tonight was John Sewers, a Nirgnian,
who has lived in Cuba for thirty years,
and has a valuable sugar plantation
near Sagua. on August 18th he, with
Senior Alayas and his two sons. all
American citizens, were seized ana after
being taken before the communicate they
were thrown into prison, where they
were kept for ten days. the first two be-
ing spent in "A loathsome dungeon. no
communication with their families being
allowed.
Mr.. Sewers was released by direct order
OF General Campos. who commanded him
TO leave the island within twenty-four
hours. This order had TO be obeyed. re-
garlless OF business affairs.
When Sewers reached Havana the
American Consul desired him to protest
but he preferred to get beyond Campos' 5
reach before doing So He goes direct TO
Washington tonight to enter a protest.
Mr.. Sewers says he has no Idea what
was the cause of his arrest. and de-
clares himself innocent of any violation
of the laws He will not return TO Cuba
while she is under the Spanish nag. and
win make speedy arrangements for his
wife and four children 10 follow him
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

States Of Colombia The ostensible pur-
pose Of her visit here was 10 replenish
her coal-bunkers and repair her mschin.
cry. Thursday, however. she received
and took on board two carloads OF
boxes. supposed 90 contain arms and am
munition for the Cuban insurgents. the
boxes came by express from New YORK
each box marked. Charles Raymond
Southport. n. c."
Captain Dillon, master OF the steamer
has engaged counsel and has wired the
owners of the vessel In New York city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
FATAL LIGHTNING.
A CoIored Woman Instantly hi'ieo-
Coptested-EIectiOn Case Decided.

HAMPTON, VA. September D.-(Spe-
ciai)-A woman living three miles from
town was struck by lightning yesterday
and killed instantly.
The contested-election case of Collier
VS.. Montague was decided by Judge Gun
ter In the Circuit Court to-day. lie
ordered the ballots Of Wythe District 20
be again counted, which count gave COL
lier forty-two more votes than were re-
turned, and a majority over Montague
DemocraO Of thirty-three votes In the
county. Collier qualified at once as Com
monwealths Attorney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

fusion with the Populists. Some negroes
allege that their vote will divide next
year So far. an outsider sees ntt'e Ut
no sign OF such thing.
II Is said on the highest authority ina.
Rad the Norfolk and Western railway
been In a position to do so. u wouiu
have been u bidder for the lease OF .he
North Carolina railway. The Atlantic
Coast Line never had the least Idea OF
being bidder. In 1859 an effort was
made to induce the Raleigh and CASTOR
railway TO lease the road and operate H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
ACRIMONIOUS CONVENTION.
Giles md Pulaski Democrats ""~'
n strong Nomination.


PULASKI, VA, September Zo.-'9pe-
clal.)-Hon. j. r. Loving and John D
Draper. Jr.. have just returned from '"e
Pearisburg Democratic legislative 'o"-
vention. They report that the convention
was most harmonious, and that Air'
James w. williams, the nominee TOT 'ne
House, Is n very strong ana popular na".
He is leading merchant ana iat'hel
AZ Pembroke. I'm Giles county. ana an
elegant gentleman. His nomination "as
by reclamation, and he will be elected
carrying both Giles and Pulaski oy an
immense majority. HIS nomination So
cures a united Democracy. NO reietenos
was made to the currency or seha'oi,a'
questions. Perfect harmony was the one
thing desired. ,,.,
John S. Draper. Jr.. a rising ruiash
lawyer, made fine speech, secohdlhs 'h'
nomination OF Nr. Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
DIR, Hatcher Continues to Improve.

FORK UNION. VA, September %
(Special)-At 3 o'clock y. NJ. yesterday
the mercury rose to IS in the shade. ,,,.
son the Rev. Eldridge Hatcher. of Nor
folk. will hll the Baptist pulpit here on
Sunday, the 22d instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THl
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CAi.EN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA By THE VENDOR AND THA
NENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
NRUSTEE'S SALE OF DESIRABLE
l. rWJ-STORY FRAME DWELLING, M
l09 SOUTH BEECH STREET ne
TWEEN CARY AND TAYLOR
STREETS.

By virtue Of the provisions Of q certain
deed OF trust, dated July y. 1924 ant
recorded in Clerks Office ~ Richmond
Chancery COurt. Deadlock ~ "".. page
2S9. default having been made On ne
payment Of certain notes q, ro.n secured,
and being required So 10 DO, ] w.ll sell
by auction on the promises, on
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER p. 1906
at $50 o'clock T. NJ. All that ceria.r
LOT OR PARCEL or LAND, lying ago
being In the city Of Richmond, Va. " 'l
a twO-story tenement house thereon. h.l
bounded as follows. Commencing ~ a
point on the east side OF Beech street.
90 feet inches north Of the inter elton
OF Beech and Taylor streets. thence rin.
ming northwardly along the east line y
Beech street. and fronting thereon -
feet 10 inches more or less. % thr centre
Of the partition wall. dividing this pro-
perry from that adjoining on the north.
thence extending back between parallel
lines. Il feet inches
TERMS: Cash as TO expenses NJ execute
ing this trust, note for go with interest
from July q, 1886. and note Tor NWH
with interest from July q, 1886. balance
at one and two years.
&. l.. DENOON, Trustee.
Denoon. Upper & Co.. Auciioneefs.
y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE
STOCK OF one of our largest retail stores,
we are Offering II 10 our customers at
actual prime cost ss n good lot OF the
goods we do not keep regularly. The
stock consists OF Choice Old Liquors.
Brandies. and Gins. Fancy Groceries of
all kinds including Hay, Mill-Feed and
Grain:
300 barrels Dunlop Family Flour......A IS
Finest Table Peaches, cans fOr.... -
GOO cans Standard 3-pound Tomatoes. 5
Finest Old-Rye Whisky, years old. = 90
1000 gallons Rock-Candy Syrup. per
gallon ...,.........'....'. ............. ~
Fine Cream Cheese .................... 10
1000 bushels Water-Ground MEAL. so
1000 bales Choice Timothy Hay. ~
Fine Old French Brandy per gallon. ] 80
% chests English observation-disclosures. 40
5000 Choice Hams. very old ........... u
10 barrels Apple Vinegar, 3 years old. IS
60 barrels New North Carolina Cut
HerrinCS, 500 fish ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
80 cases Plotted Tongue and Ham, per
Choicest Lard, strictly pure ......... .
Lard Compound. very nice ............ 4
10 barrels Very-Fine Rye Whiskey.
per gallon ..............-........,. 50
5 drums Mocha and Java Cores. genu-
800 barrels Roller-Process Family
$500 pounds Pork-Sides .............. 6ia
Finest Green Laguayra Coffee, per
pound .................... .....s......... n
5000 bushels Choicest White Corn. 81
-. OSULLINAN.
Eighteenth and Main streets.
Phone ~. Sc Ii-Sl. Su. Tu&Tn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

WANTED. BY TWO YOUNG MEN,
A FURNISHED FRONT ROOM, WITH
lege Address. with terms and particulars,
c. aud r., Dispatch office. Sc 20-2t'
WANTED. A FEW SCHOLARS WHO
are anxious TO learn music under a COM
petent teacher on PIANO OR ORGAN.
Parents desiring TO learn their children
Music will correspond with or apply
20 Miss Lucy f.. CARR, Box l6s, Man
chester, Va. Sc 20-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

By Denoon. upper a Co.
Real-Estate Agents and Auction ers,
81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
BUSINESS WANTS.

WANTED. TO Bly, 200 OR 300 SHARES
OF STOCK OF THE CoLGIN CIGAR
ETTE MACHINE COMPANY. Please
state the lowest cash price per share. Ad-
dress CASH. Post-Ohice Box 30l, city.
Sc cl-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21
Bargains.
SAVE 20 PER CENT. ON YOUR GRO.
CERES.
6 lbs, GranuIated Sugar for rs cents.

lU9s uluuulutVu uuSui lul az IUulo,
Claret Wine. COO. per gallon Cine sum.
Clipped Beef, 15c. per pound.
Fresh Soda -Crackers, &C. per pound.
New Dutch Herrings. 2l-2c. each.
3-String Brooms. l2c.
Small California Hams. Sc. per pound
Mocha and Java Coffee. 20c. pound
Pure Leaf Lard. &c. per pound.
New North Carolina Cut Herrings, &c.
per dozen; or $50 per half-barrel.
Large 4-Sring Brooms, l5c.
TRY our i0c. Tea. it's better than you
a' Vanilla and Golden-DrIp Syrup. sOc. per
Ola cider Vinegar. years old. Doc. per
4 pounds Mix Lunch-Crackers for &c
bounds best Country Butter for 2oc
Pork Shoulders, &c. per pound.
Sugar cured shoulders. Sc. per pound.
SHREDDED Cocoanut, 2Oc,- per pound.
Nrw Irish Potatoes. l5c. per peck
Old White Corn, 55c. per bushel.
Matches &c. dozen.
Large California Prunes. pounds for
jap Brand Roasted in l-pound papers.
9Oc' per pound; Java and Laguyra.
pure Lard. &C. per. pound.
i-pound can Cornet Beef. l2c.
Graham Waters, .l0c. pound.
Spring Chickens, l5c.
Il, dozen New North Carolina Roe
Ported Ham and Tongue. &c. can.
pure Sugar-Syrup, l5c. gallon.
Good Tea. 25c. per pound; good as you
pay acc. for.
pure Rye Whiskey. years old, 81 per
"Silver-King Patent Family Flour. best
sold. 81. or ZIG. sack.
Snowflake Patent Family Flour. best
1915, or 25c. sack.
Xxx Fancy Family Flour, per barrel.
1896. or DC. sack.
Best City-Mills Meal. Csc. per bushel.
4 nunds Cream Cheese for 25c.
Price-llst mailed on Application.
8. ULLMAN'S SON.
1870 and 1922 east Main street.
Branch store, $50 east Marshall.
'Phone 3l6. ap 30-Tu. w. F&Sa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-21

WHEN REAJ. ESTATE is SOLD THs
TAXES FOR TIE CURRENT CALEN.
PAR YEAR ARE 70 BE PAID pro
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND tau
vENDEE.