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Evening star., 1896-10-23
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Flesh AND 5J1!
COAL FROM CHINA.
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Celestial Fuel to Compete With Amer
lean Mines.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
China has thrown down the gauntlet to
the big coal miners of the Pacific coast
and to those of the United States, for that
matter. The American bark Colorado.
which arrived in port August q. brought
mixed sample cargo of anthracite and
manufactured coal, mined and made In
the Tonquin district. 1t was consigned to
coal-dealing firm of this city, which
promises to push the Chinese fuel on the
coast market at prices greatly, below those
which Pennsylvania and Welsh Goals Of
the same character are now bringing. Ex
amining experts have pronounced the Ton
Quin coal bed almost inexhaustible. The
Chinese article is In the market to stay,
1t is said. at least as long as present tariff
conditions exist.
So far as the trade on this coast is con-
cerned. the new coal threatens to deliver
the same body blow to Welsh anthracite
that the latter did to the New South
w ales coal some years ago. or that The
New South Wales coal previously deliver
ed to the b.tuminous ccal of this coast.
Tonquin, since the Tonquin war, has been
under the control of the French, and it is
French capital that is now developing its
mines, But the land is still populated by
tAc SAiSSe, dS DSlOTcs anu II Is the cheap
Chinese labor that Is employed In the
mines; hence the extremely low cost of
production. which enables the French own
ers Of the Tonquin mines to undersell the
coal producers of other countries, where
labor is better paid. The amount of Chi
nese coal brought by the bark Colorado
was not great. but heavy cargo after cargo
will begin to come as soon as it is coaxed
by demand.
The coal from the Orient Is said to be of
the finest quality, fully equal to the best
Pennsylvania or Welsh coal. A clean range
grade of the Pennsylvania and Welsh { n
thracire for house use Is now selling at
about $13 ton, and the Tonquin coal of
the same grade can be sold at a good
profit at 50 a ton. while TonQuin anthra-
cite steam coal will be sold at least 81 a
ton under the price which Welsh coal Of
that grade is now bringing. The use of
anthracite for steam purposes is increasing
at rapid rate on this coast, many large
plants using 1t exclusively. The manu-
factured coal. which Is also being import ed,
Is something entirely new to this coast.
1t is made by the Chinese natives from
coal dust. The Jumps resemble in shape
an egg. The coal dust is mixed with a
pitchy substance and compressed into that
form. The inflammable cement adds COM
bustion, and the coal is said to make not
only very hot but very clean fire.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
A Long and Cold Winter.
From the Boston Transcript.

A recent rereading of the Natural His
tory OF Selborne," by Gilbert White,
brought to fresh notice one of his obserya-
tions concerning weather. Quoting from
his notes. Letter LxII, for the year 1776.
remarkable for its severe cold, he writes:
The first week in January was uncom-
monty wet and drowned with vast rains
from every quarter; from whence 1t may
be inferred. as there is great reason to be-
neve Is the case, that intense frosts sell
dom take place TIL the earth is perfectly
glutted and chilled with water, and hence
dry autumns are seldom followed by yieor-
Gus winters"
The autumn preceding January, 176s.
was very wet, and particularly the month
OF September. during which there fell Six
inches and half of rain. And the terrible
long frost in 1739-4O set in after rainy
high A'
Hence we may conclude, If Whites oh
servatlons are to be trusted, that. after
SUCH rainy September as this last has
fore US. "e
Evening star., 1896-10-23
MiddlebOrough Nowadays.
From the Baltimore Sun.

The history of marlborough. KY,
proves that cities grow; they are not made
to order strictly. The site was selected
because Of the beauty of the site and the
scenery around. 1t was located by money,
no thought being given to the natural
causes that decide locations and determine
growth. The ground was secured and a
city ordained by its projectors. Lots on
the main street were marked Gown. and
some sold at $500 a front foot. A street
railway was laid and operated for awhile
Iron, steel and other works that cost mil
lions were built. a hotel was erected for
a quarter of a million. In all $2O,OOO 900
was laid out by the stockholders in the
vain design of building city. And now
the factory works are idle and rusting
Rats alone run the big hotel The s5OO-a- foot
lots are fronted by grass-grown streets
The weeds run riot over the street rail-
way. and Ichabod is inscribed upon Middle
borough. Cities are not male altogether
though human agencies and energies 20 a
long way In shaping their des:inies and in
creasing the prosperity of the dwellers
therein.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
REED At ST. LOUIS.
The Speaker Addressed Two Large
GatheriAHs.


Gatherings.
Speaker Reed went to st. Louis yester-
day ard was the guest of Congressman
Charles F. Joy. ,At neon he held re-
cepticn and later he drove to the McKin-
ley Club headquarters. where elaborate
preparations had been made to receive him.
crowd Of more than 5000 blocked the
streets about the hall. which was also
thronged. The speaker was enthusiastic
cally received.
He said that he had travelled from Maine
through the eastern and middle states,
and now he was getting into the middle
west. Everywhere he met the same en-
thusiasm. 1t meant, he added, that the
business men were thoroughly aroused and
that the result in November was assured.
The speaker said that the proposals of
free silver at ratio of 18 to l had stag
mated business and paralyzed industry.
1t meant a victory for the republican
ticket, he concluded.
Later, Mr.. Reed went over to East st.
Louis, where he spoke at length to a large
crowd Of workingmen and business men.
Evening star., 1896-10-23

The following telegram was received yes
terday by the officials Of the American
Missionary Association at Boston:
''Orange Park. Fla, October %.
''To DR.. A F. Beard, jubilee meeting A. M
A, Boston:
"Sheats law this day declared unconsti-
tutional and void Will write
"tSigne0 REV. /. s. PERRY"
The Sheats law was passed by the Flor
ida legislature on Recommendation of w,
H. Sheats, state superintendent of public
Instruction. 1t provided that 1t should be a
penal offense for white persons and negroes
TO pe instructed or boarded within the
same building, or taught in the same class
or at the same time by the same teachers
The association had decided to carry the
case to the Supreme Court of the United
States IL necessary.
Evening star., 1896-10-23

InHOfmatfOn From DemOcrAfc Clubs.
I'VE have sent out to all the democratic
campaign clubs requests for information
regarding the former politics of club men,
bers, and in a few days will expect to have
full returns, allowing us to judge of the
who have come into our clubs" said Sena-
tor Faulkner today. THE results have been
surprising, and when the returns have been
tabulated. as they soon will be. the result
will be astonishing. 1t Is surprising to see
the great number Of people coming to our
ranks, regardless Of former political alli-
ances. The returns we have SO far re-
ceived are exceedingly encouraging"
Evening star., 1896-10-23
A Snake Up . Tree.
From the ShamOkin Pa.) Dispatch.

FIOIn the Sh1mOkfn (Fa.) Dispatch.
jeremiah Coyle of Homesville had an en-
counter with a large blacksnake on the
mountain above Frog Hollow yesterday.
He was out for chestnuts. and started to
climb a tree laden with tempting looking
burrs. Half way up he was startled by see
to and fro from a slender branch and eyi-
Gently preparing to spring. Coyle braced
himself in a notch Of the tree. and hurled
the hatchet he carried at the swinging rep
tile with deadly accuracy. severing the head
from the writhing body.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
Georgia Southern Election.

MACON, Ga, October 23.-At q meeting
Of the directors Of the Georgia Southern
railroad, held here. the old officers were
elected for the ensuing year as follows:
Samuel Spencer. president: William Check
ly Shaw, vice president. It was determined
to erect freight depots and make other I'M
DroyementS
Evening star., 1896-10-23
Indicted for Murder.

"Lum' Pearson, who killed John L. Ford
in Georgetown, last August, was today in
dicted for murder. 1t Is said that Pearson,
who Is a well-known character, shot Ford
the 7th of that month in a quarrel over a
woman. Young Ford fingered for three
days, dying the 10th Of August. Pearson
will he arraigned in a few days. and bis
trial will probably take place next month
Evening star., 1896-10-23
An Automatic Fishing Rod.

A Chicago genius was recently granted a
patent on an automatic fishing rod This
great labor saving device consists of a rod
and holder cooked and poised upon a strong
spring. In this position 1t may be left upon
the shore by itself, after the owner has
taited the hook and cast 1t into the water.
When fish seizes the bait the tug 1t gives
the line opens the trigger and the fish Is
jerked ashore and landed high and dry by
the uncoiling Of the spring. This invention
at once removes fishing from the list of
laborfous occupations and makes it nothing
but pastime.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
sent to the Penitentiary.

John Kelly. q middle-aged white man, was
sentenced today to three years in the Al
bany penitentiary by Judge Cole, on a
charge of housebreaking. While intoxicat-
ed Kelly broke into the house of Mary M.
Cross. the 18th OF last August, and he
pleaded guilty to the charge.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
Cattle Importation Prohibited.

United States Consul Eckford at Kings
ton reports to the State Department that
the Jamaican authorities have issued an
order prohibiting the importation until
the United States, Central and South Amer
lea, the Leeward Islands. South Africa.
and Australia.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
Admitted to Practice.

Mr.. John NJ. Colt and Mr.. Charles E.
Thomas, both OF South Carolina, were to-
day admitted to the bar of the Court of Ap-
peals, on motion Of Mr. j. Altheus johnson.
Evening star., 1896-10-23
PERHAPS THEY WERE SHORT.
But Young Ladies Were Not Forbid
den to Wear Them.

but Young Ladies' Were Not Forbid
den to Wear Them.
The officials OF the bureau Of engraving
and printing were very much amused to-
day over the story which appeared in a
New York paper this morning to the effect
that the prupriety of short skirts for young
women who ride bicycles had been brought
to the attention of Mr.. Claude M. John
son, the chief of the bureau. and that he
had ruled them out Of order.
OF the young women who assist in the
work Of printing paper money and bonds
there are in the neighborhood Of hundred
who ride wheels. and many of them are
expert riders. The lower corridor Of the
building is filled with bicycles during
working hours. and for many wheeling is
great convenience, as II enables them
yet lose little time in getting to and fro
in the morning and afternoon.
According to the special dispatch from
this city som. envious critic entered a COM
some of the young ladies wore skirts SO
short as to offend strict idea Of pro-
priety. The result was that the chief is
sued an order yesterday forbidding the
waited costume. although ne had no
| objection to bicycling itself The dis
patch went on to say: 'All the employees
affected formed In line and marched to Mr..
looking Of the girls was put forward as
spokesman, and she argued at length on
| the inconvenience Of long skirts and the
freedom Of short ones. Her arguments
were convincing, for, after taking the mat
ter under consideration for an hour or so.
Mr.. johnson had the Objectionable order
| rescinded. The girls are. of course, greatly
pleased with their victory. and now even
bloomers are talked of as a possibility"
Mr.. johnson said to a Star reporter this
morning that the story was a very pretty
and a very funny ore, of the sort that
correspondents for out-of-town papers are
likely to send out about this time of year.
Unfortunately there was not word Of
truth in 1t.
1t is a fact the chief admitted. "that
lady did come to me and express her
personal opinion that some of the skirts
worn were too short told her that ha 4
| not seen any bicycle skirts that struck me
| as too short. and that even If I had
would have hardly taken any official no.
tice Of them. 1t IL perfectly absurd TO
say that 1 ever issued a ukase prescrib-
ing how long or how short the young wo-
| meas skirts should be- When complaint
was made to me 1 gave the person to un-
derstand that did not consider 1t any of
my business
Evening star., 1896-10-23
What He Got.

A box Of empty beer bottles, two black
bottles and demijohn figured in an alleged
speak-easy case tried in the Police Court
this afternoon. William Coleman, a COL
ored resident Of Jackson alley, was the de-
fendant. and he was complained against by
Precinct Detective Hartgan. Three col
ored men appeared as witnesses for the
District, and told of Sunday visits to the
alleged drinking place.
Il was in there" said one witness, "and
the first time got whisky"
What did you get the second timer
whisky" :. -
And what else did you get the third
timer
"A bottle of beer"
And then what did you do?"
Il went to church."
Puts MIN in spiritual humor," remarked
Mr.. Darlington.
When the District side had been heard
Mr. Darlington called a number of wit
nesses. and the jury returned a verdict of
acQuittal .-..t -
Evening star., 1896-10-23
A Flag Day Suggestion.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

Hanna thai the American flag should be
displayed generally on the 31st instant by
republicans greatly excited the popocrats.
This excitement was caused by the fear
that such display would be evidence of the
strength of Major Mckinley with the peo-
pie. and, to prevent its effect, the popo-
Gratis promptly ordered similar display.
1t Is. believe. unlawful to mark the flag
with any device for advertising or other
purpose. This Is as it should be.
1t has been suggested that in connection
with the flag (but not on iD distinctive
color be used to indicate the Mckinley
banner. But instead Of this permit me to
propose that where the flag is displayed on
a staff the emblem of the republican
party-the American eagle-be on its tip
Such STATS as bear not the eagle should
have the spear head gilded. When the
can also be used. When swung on q cord
q gilt one can be used.
JNO. J. BURROWS.
Imitation During War Time.
From Carlisle's Chicago Speech, April Is.
Congress, early in the year 1862, inaugu-
rated the policy Of issuing legal-tender
paper. gold was driven out of circulation,
specie payments were suspended, the cur
rency began at once to depreciate, and
before the close of the year the paper
dollar was worth less than 76 cents In gold.
From the time the depreciation began the
labor were paid in paper currency, and
the Injurious effect upon the interests
OF the laboring man Is clearly shown In
the report referred to.
I'm 1862 the wages Of labor, paid in de-
precfsted paper, were less than per cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05
Presbyterian sunday-SchooI Union.

A mass-meeting Of the schools belonging
10 the Presbyterian Suuddy-ScnoOl Oh'yh'
OF Richmond Manchester aud Nlno'aIty
was held at tho Second Presbyterian
church Sunday afternoon at 4:D o'clock.
Despite the threatening aspect OF the
weather the attendance was quite large.
In accordance with a request previous
~ made a large majority of the scholars
came with beautiful lunches Of flowers,
which were taken 70 be- distributed among
the inmates Of the various city hospitals.
As each delegation came in their Offering
of flowers was taken 10 the pulpit. BY
the time the exercises opened the COM
munion table. desk, and benches which
had been placed on either side were bank
ed with the fragrant bounty.
The exercises consisted OF responsive
reading. led by Mr.. John S. Munce. presi-
dent of the union, spirited singing. in
which the regular church choir was as
sisted by the boys choir of the Second
church Sunday-scho0l. and an excellent
address by Rev. Charles r. Hyde. Mr..
a. W. Hawks also made few remarks.
Among those in the pulpit were Reys.
Hoge, Fair, Kerr, Hyde. and Cook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05
MINORITY REPORT.
STRIKE ITNEWPORTN NEWS.
Fifteen Hundred Men Walk Out-serious
Trouble Looked for.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 4.-Spe-
cial.-It is minated that 1900 men went
out on a strike at the Newport News
Ship-Buildng and Dry-Dock Company s
yard this afternoon.
The strike was caused by the tntroduc-
ton to-day OF d new tlme-keeping system.
The outside machinists and boiler
makers went out this afternoon at I
o'clock. ana during the next two hours
the different departments quit work.
There were a number Of meetings to-
night, at which an attempt was made 70
settle the difficulty. Ii is feared that
there will be serious trouble mere to-
morrow, but little reliable information
can be obtained, the air being ruu Oh
rumors.
NORFOLK, VA. May A special 10
the Vrginian from Newport News says:
In an interview, Superintendent Smith
said that the men were opposed 20 the
clock system of timekeeping about 10 be
inaugurated by the company. without I'M
derstanding IL: that there is no exccD-
ton to the rule. since men and toremen
are alike Obliged TO use the key ana
clocks; that the system is not 10 20 into
effect until the men are familiar with
IT, at which time they Will ceralnly like
II. The Superintendent SAID that about
one hundred men had taken their time
and received their money. They will not
be- allowed To go 10 work tomorrow,
hence the term lockout"
\ compromise will probably be offered
the company tomorrow. The men seem
willing TO register twice a day. but refuse
10 90 so three times. Most of the fore
men are I'm sympathy with the men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05

matter Of course. By and by, they have
grown into dragging pains that OCCASION
ally kec p her in the house that occasionally
nut her 10 bed Then she knows what is
the matter. but she won't 60 20 a doctor be-
cause she knows he Will insist on exam
nations and local treatment" She
goes on. with increasing suffering, until
life itself becomes a drag. Nervousness,
sinking spells" digestive disturbances.
and fifty other complications may arise
from the same cause. Frequently such
symptoms are treated as digestive dis
eases when the root Of the whole matter ID
the arrangement Of the organs distinctly
feminine over thirty years ago. the need
for a reliable remedy for 50 called female
complaints" was recognized by Or. X. "
Pierce then, as now, chief consulting ply
stefan 10 the Worlds Dispensary and Inva-
lids Hotel, at Buffalo, y. Y. He prepared
Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, the most
wonderfully effective remedy that has ever
been used for such maladies. rs sale now
exceeds the combined sales Of all other
medicines for women. Its effect is percep-
tible almost Immediately II relieves pain.
allays Inflammation, checks debilitating
drains, and quickly subdues other distress.
ING symptoms II makes the organs aud
their surrounding tissues strong and
healthy, thereby correcting displacemeuts
aud invigoTating the whole body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05
WOMEN AND METHODIST
THE MINORITY RtPORT AGAINST
WOMEN LAY DELEGATES LOST
On Motion to Substitute 1t for the
Majority Report-Vote Not Yet
Reached on the Latter.

CLEVELAND, o.. May 4.-The Metho-
dist conference drew such crowds this
morning TO the large armory where the
Conference Sits that standing room was
at a premium.
The committee on eligibility to decioe
upon their rights in the premises, sat un-
III a late hour Saturday night, and ar
last voted 20 for the women 10 ii against.
1t was then decided to submit majority
and minority reports to the Conference
WOAtrN AS DELEGATES.
Bishop Merrill announced that the or
der of the day was the report ot the
committee on eligibility.
Secretary David ;. Monroe read COM
munication from the women delegates
from the North Indiana and Ohio Confer
ences.
Ii said that while they firmly believed
that women had the right to be admitted
10 the conference. they respectfully with
drew their rightt I'm the interests or har-
rony. They thanked the champions of
their cause, but said they could not con-
sent to have a protracted struggle over
their rights. 1t was signed by three of
the four women delegates, and was a
stunning blow at the champions Of the
women's cause.
Lidia A. Trimble's name was not signed
to the document, and the women's cham
pion rallied. The secretary read the ma
jority report. which declared that wo-
men had constitutional right to MEM
bership in the conference.
The Rev. Dr.. Neeley, Of Philadelphia,
read the minority report. II said that
the minority had carefully inquired into
the question and had found that the wo-
men possessed no rights I'm the confer
ence whatever.
MINORITY REPORT.
DR. Neeley moved 10 substitute the mi
nority report for the majority report.
This was lost
Tho discussion continued at length and
was heated az time. Finally. on motion
Of Rev Dr. Leonard OF Cincinnati. the
further debate on the woman question
was postponed until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05

method OF clectIng delegates to the state
Democratic Convention which meets at
stanton on June 4th.
Mr.. X. s. Brock. Jr., who was defeated
as n candidate Cor reelection as member
OF the Common Council from Monroe
ward, first intended TO contest the els'-
ton. After duly considering the matter,
however, he has decided not TO do. so,
although he has been assured by those
who are familiar with his case that he
would have ample and good reason 10 do
so.
The prospective new members are al
ready overrun by persons who desire 10
accept Offices IN the gift of the Council
under the city government. and II is
expected that this number VIII still IN
crease between now and July 1st. Mr..
Peter OKeefe. Of Marshall ward Is an
aspirant for the Office OF gauger
Mr.. Alfred II. Mcdowell, who succeedeu
Mr.. Peter j. Burton as clerk TO the
committees, and who has filled that posi-
ton in the most efficient manner, as mas
been repeatedly admitted by the mem
bcrs of the Council. is. OF course, cahGi-
date for reelection, and at TINS time no
competitor has come to the front.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05
Grand Lodge h. of r.

The representatives Of the Richmond
Lodge Of knights OF Pythias will leave
for Danville on the Southern railroad
this afternoon az 1915. The Grand Lodge
Will DO called 10 order at +. NJ. by Grand
Chancellor Garrett. Of Lecsburg, Va.
They will possibly DO IA session several
days. The following are the represen-
tatlves: c. VI. Camp, No. 4; ID. w. De
Silvia, No. 3; Z. =. Hulce, No. 2: b. G.
Lewis, No :: II. A. Hawkins. No. l.;
J. Henry Schmidt. No. u; r.. Z. Cox.
No II; J. Y. Burns, No. %; J. u. Allen.
No %: G.. c. Ruskell. No "A. The fol-
lowing Grand Lodge officers: w. I. Lith-
gov, Grand Preate. and T. l.. Courtney,
sr., Grand Master Of EXchequer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-05
The Mozart Musicale.

a large and wen pleased audience greet
ed the Mendelssohn Quartette. of W ash
ington, at the Academy last night. IT
was the 79sth musicale ana the several
singers acquitted themselves with much
credit. Mrs. II. G. Browning. the so
prano. was given hearty applause. Sne
has a fine voice, well trained, and SANG
with much expression. as did also Mrs.
NJ. ~ Martin. contralto. Her number
Blind Girls Song" was well sung, and
proved pleasing selection. Mr.. w -.
Mcfarland. the tenor and Mr. J. H.
Kaiser, baritone. both added much to
the pleasure Of the evening. Their solo
numbers were given with much express
sion Mr.. Jacob Reinhardt was the ac-
cOmpanist.