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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
RICHMOND, va, SATURDAY., MARCH O. 1896.
/ she ought to occupy' Ane Il not. then

she ought to occupy7 And IL not. then
why not?
III Ia TO be presumed that when this
order was drawn II Was In the minds OF
those having II In hand not only to look
for the causes OF the exodus OF our cot
ton-textIIe Industries. but II possible apply
remedial legislation We cannot expect
10 bring back departed industries. We can
foster those that remain. or we can drive
them forth with the others by all sorts
Of petty annoyances and embarrassments
"Geutlemen. you viii pardon me TOT
what / am about TO say. l say II with
profound reverence for our State Govern
ment and With the utmost respect Tor
our legislatures, but our State is overbur-
dened with legislation. There Is a feei-
ing that business has been more injured
than helped by legislation. NO sooner
does the Legislature assemble than
tremor runs through the business coma
munity. a fear lest some act shall be
done that will threaten the existence OF
our industries or further impair the ex-
tremeIy small margin upon when they
are carried on II legislation were re-
duced Is per cent. II Is safe to say tnat
not a single interest OF an Individual IN
our Commonwealth would suner from IL.
Hon. T. Jefferson Coolidge, OF Bostoh'
followed. He devoted some time to COM
North and the South for the fostering OF
uanufactures. He said that for many
wears the South had put up small mills
in various parts OF the country Inc
nr,ce Of coal. for instance. In the South.
is from 50 cents 10 $50: In Lowell IL ~
from $3.50 to $3.50. On the item or coal
clone ne said, the mill which he repre-.
scented would save 10000 year. with coal
at southern prices. ..,.
"Our taxes are enough: In fact, TINS
country is the most heavily taxed OF any
in the world. For example, mill wnich
in Massachusetts, would be taxed soco sD'"o'
would in England be taxed but S5o'voo.
Then. again. the cost OF living ~ " per
cent lower In the South than here.
"The legislatures there have fostered
the growth OF textile industries In the
SOUTH ne said. land have exempted
them from the great burden OF taxation:
This Legislature can do us great deal
OF good by taxing us as little as posi-
BILE"
He admitted that 1t was threatened
rather than actual labor legislation
changing the nIne-hour law that would
mean destruction.
MT. Amory Lawrence said few words
in favor OF the coptention that there was
too much adverse legislation on the sta,
tute-books.
A long statement was read by j. A
Baker, OF Fall River. tn show mat FAN
River feels keenly the effect OF the nfty-
eight-hour law and other labor legislation
which puts It at disadvantage. IL was
signed by the Cotton Manufacturers As
sociation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
Hartford stenm-Boiier Inspecho.
and Insurnnce Company.

We beg leave TO call attention 70 tna
annual statement OF this first-ciass COM
pany, which appears In our columns to-
day. The Hartford Is The only company
in this country engaged exclusively In ufe
Insurance and inspection OF boilers. and
Is the pioneer company In this business.
IL will be observed from this statement
that its assets on the lst OF January iast
amounted to nearly 100000. and That
their surplus, after charging all iiabilf-
ties, including capital stock ana the
amount necessary 20 reinsure every poil-
cy on their books In some Other
company, amounted 10 nearly Sg,ooo; N
other words. the company could 20 opt
OF business, provide for all of its exist
ing policies, pay back every dollar OF us
capital to the stockholders, and sun have
nearly 10000 to divide. The Hartford
has on deposit with our State Treasurer
for the exclusive protection OF virginia
pollcy-holders $1,000 This hrss-class
company issues policies OF Insurance
after n careful inspection OF the boilers
covering all loss or damage 10 boilers.
buildings, and machinery; also covering
loss Of life and accident TO persons aris-
ing from steam-boiler explosions.
Mr.. Thomas L. Aifriend is the Rich.
mond agent OF this company aud WIZ
furnish full information concerning mo
plans OF the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
500 WEST FRANKLIN STREET.


d. r. Mldyette, Southern Manager IT
deity Mutual Life Association heh-
1ond, Va:
Dear Slr,--I am to-day In receipt OF
a check for $500 IN payment Of Pohsy
held by my late husband. Benlmin ~;
Nash, in your company. Major Nash haa
great confidence IN you and your eom'
pany, and the payment OF the claim w,
weeks after his decease without any 'Vss
or trouble To me shows that bis eohuAen's
was worthily bestowed.
Major Nash had insurance In thfee or
four other companies. al taken ohs os-
fore yours, but yours was the h'se !"
pay. -. a..
with thanks and best wishes i9r ~,
success OF yourself and The fidehy' =
am, very respectfully. ,.,s,,
MRS. MATTE w. NASH.
Referring 10 the above. have % say
that this policy cost MAJOR Ss-h y ~
cent less than the rate charged ~ 'ps
other company for the same amount % ant
Kind OF policy. I shall be pl'ased 70 9'AA'
comparisons of cost. adVanlase'. - al.
curlty with any company for in''s w
slrlng insurance, and can. with0ut ssssn- .,'
ing the security, save my patrons ''S'''
60 10 20 per cent IN premiums "a
For further particulars call on .r -"
dress -. II. ~....-t ~. Of
southern Manager Fidelity hutufi i'i'' "
Philadelphia. .,A Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09


obey her rdder when she felt the strong
current below the suspension bridge.
When the steamer struck the pier cap
tain Kirker was In command. WIN
Pilots Whitien and Trimnei at the wheel
Clerk w. J. Colbert, who was III ,ns
office. had but q moments notice OF ms
darger, but. Fastening TO his wire s1ate,
room he succeeded In arousing her. and
getting her 10 the Carrel In safety. Ills
ron leaned from the wrecked boat 10 the
carrei. and was saved.
EVERYBODY ACCOUNTED FOR.
IN western rivers the register Of pas
s.nger~ is only kept on the boat None
~ the officers papers have been re-
covered but the officers OF the boat feel
assured that they have accounted for all
tho crew and passengers. Among the
latter the following have reported TO the
company's office. IN this city: Mrs. w. Al.
Colbert. wife OF the second clerk. and son:
Mrs Aldridge. OF Rome. n. Y. whose
husband was lost: Mrs S. r. Spinning
ana two sons. OF this city: Mrs. Metcalf,
and Miss Fanny Metcalf. Of Walnut Hill;
Miss Kirker, daughter OF Captaia Kirker;
Captain @. y. Mckay and wife. Cleve-
land; DR.. Mary Armstrong. and Miss
Harrington. OF Jamestown, n. Y: Mrs.
Skinner. OF Massillon; J. 8. Frink and
wife. of Marysville. Mo-: Mrs. Aurelia
Colt. George Colt Miss Jennie Colt. Mrs.
Matte Bolan ana two children. all OF
New Orleans.
BRUTALITY OF ROCSTABOUTS.
When the force Of the shock was felt.
the colored roustabouts were among the
first to realize the extent OF the disaster.
They made a wild rush for the Hercules
Carrel. trampling passengers under FOOT
and throwing them aside In their rush
for safety Several OF the passengers
resisted such treatment. among them Ed.
Skdmore, a brother OF Charles w. Skid
more, a telegraph operator at the Grand
Central Depot, who was aboard the Long
fellow TO see a party OF friends on
Mr. Skidmore was in the lead or his
party, and when the roustabouts made
their charge for the Carrel, he realized
that he must fight for the lives OF the
ladies and his own. Catching up life
preserver, he knocked one OF the negroes
down. and helping his friends aboard the
Carrel, he returned TO the Dongfellow 10
see II he could offer any assistance 10
others. BY doing 20 he was enabled 70
save two children and two more ladies',
after which there was only time to save
himself before the boat sank. Another
passenger. on his way to Memphis, with
four small children, managed to make
his way through the crush and save him
self and little ones.
ALDRIDGE'S DEATH.
David Aldridge. the invalid. who was
drowned, was the Superintendent OF Poor
al Rome, n. ". and probably met his
fate while going back TO the Longfellow'
after seeing his wife safely 10 the Carrel
He had left his overcoat and satchei
In his statc-room. and In going back for
IL got caught as the boat went down.
Mrs Aldridge is at present at the Palace
Hotel. as are also DR.. Mary Armstrong
and Miss Harrington, her patient. MIS-.
Aldridge is completely prostrated ever
her husbands death, and is left without
clothes or money by the accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
MAN'F'G AND MASSACHUSETTS.
Cotton Textile and other Industries
Leaving the Day state.

BOSTON. March S-The legislative
Committee on Mercantile Affairs con-
tinued it's investigation at the State
House to-day as to causes Of removal to
other States of textile corporations. 1t
was the manufacturers innings to-day,
and William c. Lowering. president Of
the Arkwright Club. appeared before the
committee and conducted the case for
them. He said in part;
This hearing might very properly have
taken a wider scope. and have included
other than textile Industries. for 1t is a
grave fact that not alone are the cotton
textiles seeking other fields, but many
industries have either deserted the State
or are prospecting in other sections Of
our country.
zone by one our industries have gone
from us. What has become OF our heavy
iron-works? Go 10 South Boston, where
only few years ago the largest castings
In the world were turned out. Go to
Bridgewater. where some OF the heaviest
forglngs were struck. What do you
find? Where are the great rolllng-mills? :?
Where are the great plate and nall
works? Where are the acknowledgements
that were building engines by the hun
dreds in Massachusetts, a score of years
ago? All gone 10 the mouths OF the
mines and the regions Of coal
I'VE once had large furniture factories
In our State. Now We bring our furni-
ture from Michigan. The shoe business,
one OF our largest Industries, is about
taking 10 itself wings. 1t IS said that a
dozen years time or less is likely to see
Il almost entirely alienated from the
State.
'prrue Il is that natural causes have
I'm most Instances worked this change
All OF those industries have. In obedience
10 a natural law. sought the base OF sup
plies.
.~ro-day the cotton textile manufac-
turers occupy a prominent place In our
commonwealth. They have, perhaps,
more than any other incastry, taken the
Mace OF those that havs gone out. What
l. 10 take the place OF our textile in
dnstries n they leave usY Have we
reached the fulness OF our greatness In
thla departmentg Has the tide begun to
ebbY That Massachusetts has prospered
through all yicissitudes is encouraging.
but mas she prospercd as she ought TO
have doasf Does she occupy the place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY LINES.
Reorganization OF the Old Passen-
ger Association.

ATLANTA, GA. March s.-The mass
meeting of the representatives, OF south
ern lines, held in this city to-day. resulted
in the reorganization OF the old passenger
association under a new name. and with
the old articles Of agreement shghty
changed. -, .,s
The only question on which there was
any considerable issue was the question
how best to raise the funds among the
members for the support or the assoeia-
ton. The old system or assessment iyt
expenses was upon the mileage OF roads
forming the association. IL takes ABOUT
$50 900 10 support the association annually
and there being 1900 miles OF road IN the
association, IL Is easy 10 raise the money
by a slight tax per mile. IL was many
agreed 10 tax the roads upon a basis OK
competitive mileage. this being the propo-
sition OF the Louisville and Nashville,
which claimed that mileage beyond the
urotectlon OF the association ought never
10 be taxed This question was settled.
ana the articles Of agreement were ali
agreed 10 before the convention adJourheo
for the night.
To-morrow the rallroaders viii meet
again for the purpose OF signing tne
agreement and electing new commis-
sioner. II Is difficult to predict the result
az the election. General-Passenger-A
%. B. Martin, OF the Big -Four, - men,
toned for the place. and the Queen anu
Crescent people are backing him strehS
onslv Commissioner slaughter. OF the
old association, Is favored by a great
many OF the lines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
MIR. wuITLooK's TWO WILLS.
Judge Lamb tn Decide which Must
He probafed-The Bcneflcfaries.

He Probated-The Beneficiaries.
Judge Lamb. Of the Chancery Court
will have TO decide what shall be pro-
tated as the last will and testament OF
Mr.. Charles e. whitlock. This is the
object of the friendly suit brought on
Thursday by Mr.. Henry G.. Cannon as
counsel for Mr.. James II. Gordon. who
was named In both Of the wills left by
Mr.. Whitlock as one OF his executors.
and who was appointed by the Court
curator Of the estate.
Mr.. Whitlock's first will. drawn by
counsel and attested by Messrs. Henry
c. Cannon and Allen G.. Collins, bears
date OF April "a 1883. The second was
written by the deceased In his office. Oc-
tober IL. 1891 the day before he left for
Philadelphia, where he died two months
ago. There are also three codicils-one
OF these was written the same day OF
the second will, and on the same paper.
The second was prepared in Philadelphia
October 18th, and the third, which Is
not dated. is thought to have been writ
ten In that city in November or De-
cember.
All OF the testamentary papers were
filed with the will upon which the cura-
tor was appointed. and are locked up in
Clerk GOddin's safe. They Will not be
made public or recorded until Judge Lamb
decides what shall be entered as the last
will and testament OF Mr. Whitlock.
Mcssrs. James r. Gordon and James G..
Whitlock are named in both papers as
executors. Mr.. Cannon. when asked yes
terday II there was any material diff
ference In the wills. replied that there
was not, except that some names might
apuear in one and not In the other All
of those named as beneficiaries under
both Wills are. for forms sake. made
parties defendant. These embrace Mrs.
Whtlock and her three children. James
G.. Whitlock. F. 7. Bates (trustee). II.
Virginia Pretlow, A. @. Pretlow w. ID.
Cardwell (trustee), Ellen p. Pedin. j.
W. Pedin, George r. Harwood, Mary G..
Harwood, Franklin Harwood. Mary a.
Harwood Minnie c. Harwood, and
Charles w. Harwood.
There are no public bequests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
OPPOSITION TELEPHONE COMPANY.
One Organized I'm Petersburg 10
Give Cheap Rates-Cocking Main

PETERSBURG. VA. March s.-tspe-
cial.)-The Southern Bell Telephone Conn
pany will have formidable opposition In
this city at an early day. A number OF
gentlemen interested In cheaper teie-
phone service met at the courthouse
tonight and organized telephone com
pany with the following officers: Presl-
dent William p. McIlwaine; Vice-Presi-
dent z. A. Hartley; Secretary and Treas
urer, r. ID. Gillian: Board Of Directors
T. s. Beckwith. John O'Connor, 7. +.
Heath. W. $. McCance. T. III. Woody,
Louis c. Wright. and A. Rosenstock.
Application VIII be made for a charter
without delay. and the Board OF Direc-
tors was given discretion TO fix the
amount Of capital. which VIII probably
be $4,000 as those who have given the
matter their attention think that this
amount will be ample.
A cocking-msin was fought near Peters
burg tonight between chickens from
North Carolina and Virginia. The main
was won by the North Carolina chickens.
which were owned by parties In this
city. The fight was witnessed by large
crowd and the betting was very spirited
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
A woMAN's WATCH.
Travels All Over Her Person foe .
Fnshtonable Resting -Pfaee.

MI v"tf NOE -
Fashionable Restinx-Piace.
The watch feminine. says the New
Times shares the prerogative OF ca
price with Its wearer; Il Is. like her. fres
from monotony. Last week II swung
from the belt by A chate.Aine clasp. yesS
terday Il was tucked In the corsage by
slender fob-chain. to-day II psfches
on the left shoulder. steadyipg Itself by
a matching brooch. or tucks ITSELF under
a filigree circle Of gold or silver; to.mor.
row, according TO the fashionable jeweller.
Il will do neither nor any OF those things
but suspend itself from a short chain,
which is strongly attached at each .end
TO a gold pin. when these pius are
caught to the bodice OF gown the
watch swings between. the length % tho
chain being sufficient 10 allow the slight
lceway.
IL Is an idea already developed by ons
woman that the for the momep. useless
fob-chaln can be adapted 90 this new at
tachment By a very simple means. Let
the catch that snaps 10 the watch hs
removed, carefully be reserved for future
use, and n decorative pin made fast In
It's place. The tiny ball at thu other end
Is mounted ON pin. and tho thing is
DONE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
'rorrISG RAILWAY coxDuoro.s,


JACKSONVILLE. FLA. March g.
Pinkerton spoilers are cutting a svath
In the ranks OF the conductors Of r,orsaz
roads. Eight conductors have been d,s.
charged from the South Florida. Eve from
the East Coast Line. and to-day lve from
the Jacksonville. Tampa and Key Wsst
railroad. No reason is given for the dis.
charges
Inc spottefs cohmehcso work to-day on
the Florida. Central and penlnsular. ana
II Is said they viii cover the whole South,
The discharged conductors say the ac-
ton Of the roads IS simply TO get rid Of
high-priced men 10 replace them with
cheaper men, economy being necessary on
account OF the duh freight business Incl
dent TO the freeze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
promInen, Drugai.t Dead.

NEW ORLEANS. March Sc. J. Hart,
head Of the firm Of Il. J. Hart Co,
druggists. died at O'Clock tonight. Mr.
Hart was aged about 50 years. He had
been In the drug business in New Orleans
for nearly fifty years. and had other
wise been prominent figure In business
circles.
lie was taken sick about a week ago
with grip. which from the fret had a
fatal tendency. on account OF Mr.. Hsrts
advanced years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09

The landlords had enjoyed the ful, 49,.
nt Of the Increment. without b>ersns
their share OF the increase OF tavsstoss
he could not commit himself TO any 81
ticulzr scheme OF reform. nor pron,,r.
government bill. but he could exnre>s
his hearty endorsement os Mr. Proyand's :
views.
After Sir Edward Clark, consery.t,s~'
for Plymouth. bad argued against y =
Provand, the motion was passed withous
division.
The short debate was heard with hes,,
interest by the House. az Il Dor. dir,c,rs
upon the vexed question OF ground. .rs,,c
in large towns. most notably London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
oorroN-sTATEs EXPOSITION.
bids for transportation buiidins
Aeeepted-Raiiwny Arrangements

ATLANTA, GA. March S--The Exeeu-
t,,a Committee of the Commissioners OF
ihe Cotton states and International tx
position to-day accepted bids for the
transportation building, sewer-pipes ana
water-pipes for the exposition grounds
and ordered the employment OF idna-
scape gardener 10 superintend the plant
Ing OF trees. shrubs. etc.
ice-Presldent BALDWIN. OF the southern
railway, reported elaborate ARRANGEMENTS
for handling the people between the ciy
and the exposition grounds over Two
tracks. with four tracks In the grounas'
so that trains will leave every four MN
ufes each Way
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
m,r.-s,r,,s. Demand Granted.

PITTSBURG. March S.-seven coal.
operators In tho Pittsburg District. en-
gaeed In supplying the local market.
have granted the 69-cent rate demanded
by their miners. Pres 'ent Cairns ot tho
Miners Association. in summing up tho
situation to-day. stated that 1900 men
are actually out on strike, over l@o
are receiving the price demanded. and
about 1000 are at work at the old GgureA
The miners OF this distnct expect to
make strong fight. but az yet noae viii
venture an oplnlon as 70 tho duration
or outcome OF the contest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
rr,ansu,nr rreIsh,-Rate war.

ST. LOUIS, MO-. March s.-rhe MIS-
slssippi Valley Transportation Company
the Interstate Compare. and the Anchor
Line Packet Company are saeing tri-
angular freight war The war started
with a reduction OF 10 cents per hundred
pounds by the Interstate Company on
New Orleans freight. leaving The rate I'D
cents. The Mississippi company trst met
The cut. and announced stiil lower rate
The Anchor company fe,l into line to-day
The railroads are taking no part In tht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
THE uxEARxED INCREMENT.
Subject brought I'D I'm the British
House sf Commons.

LONDON. March S-Andfew u. ft0-
ward. a Liberal. repsesentiag a d'visioh
az Glasgow, brought up in the Commons
this evening the subject OF tne 1nearnea
,ucrement. He moved that no system
!, ,.xa.ioa can be equitable unless 4 be-
cinde the direct assessment OF sncn ef-
RANGED value OF land as - dne 70 en
increase OF population. wealth.. Anu
growth Of towns :, "a.
Mr.. ghaw-Lefeyre. president o. .ns
tooaf Government Beard. repiied hns'
wsshout doubt here had been eontlns-
ous Increase IN the value u urban iA''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
Georae y. hull

o9eys to-day the nness assof'nien, Sl
J,. Tssn ard oysters ever Displayed ~ h.sh-
1oons an consisting OF shsd-Roes or l,osns =,
StIvey and white Perch. laTSe e"s 800 80,
chub. pan Rock. Trout. salmon e1ssr,' ,,.ss.-.'
aaIIb,t medium and select "Ss'
cane etc. place orders cary: a,,,t
~a"''' GEORGE y. Bull.
sixth ana Marshall streets
,nlnne rnE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
BAy-sTATE LEGISLATORS.
An Industrial Committee to visit
North Carolina.

RALEIGH. n. C.. March s-The Indus
trial Committee from the Massachusetts
Legislature will arrive in North Carolina
Saturday night. and will be here Sunday
and Monday. They will visit all impor-
tant points in the State along the two
through lines OF railroad. going South by
the Seaboard Airline and returning by
the Piedmont Airline.
President Ashley. of the Raleigh Cham
Der Of Commerce, left tonight for Wash
ington, where he will meet the party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
CYCLONE IN NORTH GEORGIA.
Narrow Escape from Wreck OF
southern Train.

ATLANTA. GA. March S.-A cyclone
nassed over North Georgia tonight In
Atlanta the wind blew seventy miles an
hour for five minutes. In the neishoor-
hood OF Cedartown the storm was most
furious. Great damage Is reported but
no details can he obtained.
A railroad operator above Rome reports
that the cyclone hit southern ualh anu
would propably have wrecked II hau ho' @
the train entered long. deep cut, where
II was protected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
nEATEN M A LuxArIc.
An Italian senator Attacked and
MortaIIy wounded.

ROME. March s.-The Marquis Filippo
Berarii. senator since iss2 and for seve-
raj years president Of the Board OF Lu-
macy Commissioners. was inspecting an
insane asylum in the suburbs to-day,
when lunatic attacked him. The at
tendants were not en- hapd, and the Ssna
tor was thrown TO the floor and terribly
beaten before help arrived. When the
maniac wRs overpowered the Senator nad
become unconscious. The asylum physi-
clans pronounced his wouads mortal. ThIs
evening Il Is said that he win die before
morning. -. -. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-09
Eire rhis Morning.

The alarm Of fre at $3.50 o'clock th'-
morning was occasioned by the burninfl
OF a coal-house and one or two other ouvt
houses on the rear OF lot between -
James and Duvai and Baker anc Charlt
streets. The damage was triillhg. =