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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

conflict which is before him. No man CON
control this nation, when as Row. it is
aroused; but man may intultiyoy com.
prehend its needs and it's will better trar
it can itself comprehend them. and ly
a happy genius SO emphasize what is
sound and manipulate what is question
able as 10 bring forth the best results.
Neither Andrew johnson nor General
Grant possessed this intuition. and OBJ
their lack Of IL are due the errors Oh te.r
administrations Lincoln, on the otter
hand, did possess it I'm fun measure all
he became the l0ftiest figure in our polite
cal history
Mr.. Bryan's head Is high above the eal..
but not so much developed behind A
phrenOiogist might say ne had more nru-
ness than energy. But the enthusiasm
, and magnetism of his nature prevent tha
/ combination from degeneratlng into d1s-
gedness. Bryan must always be in tle
front OF any movement with which De a
connected. His intelligence is exceptional
and swift. He perceves the larger re1-
ton Of things II there be a typical Amor
lean OF the West. this man is he but hs
has individual attributes which liz n.m
above the type.
Mr. Bryan's clear and frank countc-
nance showed some traces of the ravas
which the heat and exerti0n OF yes-cr aF
must have made upon him. tie Was
dressed I'm a light black sack coat aul
white shirt, and In the little room whore
he received me there was no one else a.t
two ladies arranging flowers which bad
been sent to him and a negro hotel porter
waiting with letters and dispatches.
Il shall make no speeches-thoro Wl
be nothing Of a public nature to-da'
said MIR. Bryan. Il want 10 20 90 cllI b
il / can get time. and to have rest
thought 10 myself that for four yeats 1
come, If the nominee became the Pre-.-
dent. there would be no more rest for Tue
Young lawyer OF Nebraska.
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EXPRESS SAFE ROBBED.
Charged with Driving Horse 10
Denth-A Veteran Dead.


LEXINGTON, VA, August 1O-Cspe-
cial.)-The United States Express Com
pany's Office here was broken into last
night and the messengers safe robbed
OF S143. The office is in the Union depot
and the robbers secured the keys TO the
safe and Office from Messenger
Parkinson while he was asleep. Parkin-
son rooms at a boarding-h house near the
depot. He has a roommate, and In
the night some time after - O'Clock the
keys were taken from his trousers
pocket, but neither Parkinson nor his
companion was aroused. When Parkin-
son awoke he noticed that his clothes
were scattered on the floor. and thought
at the time that they had been pulled on
the chair by a dog which was in the
room but later he missed his keys
There Is no clue as TO who the robbers
we're and the affair Is mystery. The
money belonged to the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, and it had been
placed I'm the express agents hands 10
be forwarded to Baltimore.
Ernest Harris, Jim Mills. and Robert
Morgan. all colored, were arrested here
to-day at the instance OF NJ. NJ. Sterrett
a liveryman, who charged them with
driving one Of his horses 70 death. They
hired a double team from him yesterday
and drove to the Rockbridge Aum
Springs, returning this morning about Q
o'clock. Both horses were thoroughly
worn out and in a few hours one OF them
died. The other horse is In bad condi-
ton.
Mr.. J. ]. Thompson. a prominent citi-
zen Of this county, died yesterday after
noon at his home near Old Timber-Rifge
church. His death was due TO the in
frmities of old age. Mt. Thompson was
a member during the war Of the Rock
bridge Grays, Twenty Virginia
Infantry. He was 70 years Of age, and
leaves a wife and several children.
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this place. and is highly esteemed py
all OF its citizens.
Mr.. ID. r. Newsom. one or our most
esteemed citizens. died yesterday morn
ing from the effects Of sunstroke. MT
Newsom had held several offices or trust :
among them that Of Sheriff, when ne
held two terms. He leaves large iahi-
~.
Mrs. NJ. L. u. Renlack, an esteemed
and popular lady, died at the Central
Hotel yesterday. An infant child OF
Mr.. James Vincent also died yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah J. Prince is quite SICK at
the Weaver Hotel.
Mrs. Ida V. Turner relict or Pro-
fessor ]. a. Turner, is visiting MI r.
i. Turner.
Messrs. w. Samuel Goodwin, Charles
Baker. and T.. l.. Turner visited Norloik
and Ocean View on yesterday.
Tho Oldest people tell me that this IS
the hottest weather that they ever ex-
perenced.
The crops are literally burning up FOR
want Of rain.
Mr.. J. 4. Hartley left for the noun
tains this morning.
Mr.. Miriner. an aged citizen. father
of Mrs William IT. Morris. was thrown
from his buggy on yesterday ana re-
ceived internal injuries, from when ne
died in n few hours.
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FREDERICKSBURG.
Deaths from Intense Heat-Drowned
fn n Pond.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, August 10
Especial. )-Stape Miller, worthy colored
man, living here, died last night from
heat prostration. Yesterday and last
night it was warmer here than ever before
known, and a great many people spent the
night i'm the open air. A hot wave passed
over the town about l o'clock this morn
ing, greatly alarming nervous people,
some Of whom consulted their thermome-
ters and asserted positively that these
registered 10 degrees
Mrs Raleigh 4. Chill, a most estimable
lady, living about five miles from here. In
Stafford county, died Sunday night. She
was prominent in religious work, and
leaves a husband and family.
Jesse Dawson (cOloreD was drowned
Sunday afternoon while bathing in Al
sop's mill-pond, I'm this county. His body
was not recovered for several hours.
Despite the killing heat yesterday many
persons went TO the country churches.
Humanity and horses suffered greatly.
Liveryman Amiss lost a fine horse, and
q colored man named George Gaines. who
was driving him. died from the effects OF
overexertion and inordinate drinking OF
cold water.
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RAILROAD OFFICIAL DEAD.
superintendent 4. G. Hippey, OF the
NOrfoII. and Western.

superintendent &. &. Htppey, OF the
Norfolk and Western.
ROANOKE. VA, August 1o-CSpecial)-
General-superinten \. c. Hippey, Of
the Norfolk and Western railroad, died
here this morning at 4 o'clock at his
residence. after lingering illness, and
VIII be buried I'm Roanoke City Cemetery
tomorrow afternoon. lie was born in
Columbia, Pa, September =, 1916, and en-
listed ia the Union army when but 10
years old, serving I'm the i35th and l66th
PENNSYLVANIA regiments At the close Of
the civil war he adopted ralrOading first
entering the service Of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad. He was after
wards in the employ Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. but served the greater part
Of his railroad career with the Pennsyl-
vania, entering the service OF the COM
pany I'm 1868. and filling the positions or
supervisor and assistant engineer of the
Northern Central and Baltimore and Po-
tomac railways Of the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn at Baltimore. In 1880 he was ap-
pointed superintendent Of the Altoona d.
vision Of the Pennsylvania railroad AZ
Altoona. Pa, and after six months ger
vice resigned TO accept the assistant gene
raj managership Of the Norfolk and West
ern railrpad, which he held till 1891 when
he was appointed general superintendent
OF the same road, which position he held
until HIS death. lie leaves a wife and
five children. lie was a good citizen and
a railroad man OF exceptional attain
monte
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CONDITION OF COTTON.
Also, OF Corn. Wheat. oats, Rye, To-
baccO. Etc.

UNftOs lAts
WASHINGTON, August l0.-Retums nc
the s,atstician Of the Department oi
Agriculture show a reduction inthe cone
dition Of cotton during the month of Ja5
from s2.5 TO SOL, or l24 points. Tho c0n-.'
ton the same time last year was Ut
which was the lowest average for Ausl-,
ever given. The averages of States ore:
Virginia, S.; North Carolina. %; south
Carolina. SO. Georgia 81: Florida. 50. A.a'
bama. SO; Mississippi, 7S' Louisiana. ~
Texas. GO: Arkansas. s.: Tennessee. So
Heavy rains tn July damaged the cl10
especially on bottom lands, IN Virginia
North and South Carolina, Florida, lr1
some portions OF Georgia. over q large
area in Georgia the crop is in fine c0nir
ton. and promises a fun yield. a drought
which extended over Alabama. MissiseI-
DL Louisiana. Arkansas. and Texas f1i
several weeks produced more OF peg
damage, and IN many counties complaint
are made of rapid shedding and premature
ripening and blooming al the TOP some
counties I'm Mississippi and Arkansas l,'
port the crop irreparably damaged Ifol
drought and excessive heat Some coAI-
ties IN Texas report the crop In good cong
ditiOn. fruiting well, AID promising d..
average yield. But over the drought
stricken district, where rains have i1ll
they have come too late 70 be OF ben
Continued drought and hot, Qfy VIM
have done considerable damage n some
counties.
There is complaint Of too much dry wea.
Their In Tennessee, otherwise the crop
doing fairly well.
The crop over almost the entire cotior
belt is maturing rapidly and is ealutl
than for many years, partly from Sa.'
planting and partly from premature il+'"'
ing s... ~.
partment Of Agriculture Tor Aus4sst .,'-'
Gates an Improvement IN the commune
corn over that reported last month OF -
points. or from 924 70 IS. The avelases ~
the principal States are: ONO, l2 ~
lucky. l02 Indiana. i05' Illinois, ~, low
1903: Missouri. ST. Kansas, lo5; NeDi"sA+
los ,.,t..
The condition OF spring wheat has i. 35i..
since the July report from s5S % tAr
dccline OF f44 points. The conditions ~
states are as follows: Michigan. ~ l.l'
uois So. wisconsin. 81. Minnesols
Iowa. 81: Kansas 81; Nebraska, ~. 49,.
Dakota, 81. North Dakota, iai N asN'
tom 90. oregon. 80. California, ie-
The condition OF oats has ialen s,N,
the last report 70 points. or from ~
U.3 The spring rye e0ndi,io Is ,.
against 9S6 In July while barley .'
Ssiien nom SSi i'm July TO $50 for Augrs.
The average of buckwheat Is given
o. per cent. OF last years area. Condluei
og same. So. Condition OF Irish potato.
"a ecainst 90 in July. Condition OF 10
bacco. SIS. against 9l.5 July lst.
Renorts on the European grain crops -
generally favorable. The wheat tIns
PROMISES 10 be- up 10 the average, toiat'
crons Will be short In Great. Britain II tH'
drought there continues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
ROANOKE.
Narrow Escape from DrOwning-Tbc
New Phone Company.

r. 'NOKE. August 1O.-(Special) -Wi-
llr' arson. boy Is years old, narrowly
escaped death from drowning this after
noon while bathing in Roanoke river
mile west Of this city. He was attacked
by cramps. and had sunk the third time
when Dr. Leigh Buckner took him from
the water. and after two hours hard work
resuscltated him.
The stockholders Of the new telephone
company met this evening and elected the
following Board of Directors: joseph
Stras. y. r. Fishburne. S. i. Evans, Louis
Catogni. j. p Thompson. A. NJ. Nelson,
and A. /. Rife. 4 committee was then
appointed to procure charter ard pre-
mare a constitution and bylaws. After
this the meeting adjourned with the un-
derstanding that stockholders would meet
on wednesday morning to complete ar
rangements for business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
DANGEROUS NAVAL FIRING.
shot from the Montgomery Falls
Near a. Residence.

KEY WEST, FLA, August 1O.-A solid
shot from the United States ship Mont
gomery caused considerable excitiment
ON North Beach, in this city, to-day.
About IL o'clock the people living in that
vicinity We're startled by the report of
cannon, and on looking about, discovered
that the shot had struck the fence OF Mr..
Samuel Gates, at a point directly 'oppo-
site TO the front door OF his residence.
There were several persons In the hall
way at the time. but. luckily, the direction
Of the shot was changed by striking the
outer edge OF one of the fence pickets,
about twenty feet distant from the house,
thus avoiding what might have been
serious consequences. Mr. Gates was con-
siderably wrought up over the anair, and
reported 10 10 the commander OF the naval
station. IL is rumored that the shot was
fired at one Of the sponging fleet about to
leave the harbor without having been
passed by quarantine officers. Trying TO
ovade the quarantine does not justify an
American war-vessel In firing solid shot
into a -ensely-populated city. and Jcopar-
dizing the lives Of its citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
SOUTHERN LEAGU.
AN UNFORTUNATE THROW.
A Farmers Eye Put Out-Confed-
crate Monument.

WINDSOR. n. c., August lO-(Special)
Saturday at q station on the Browning
lumber road, near Merry Hill, the engineer
threw a piece of coal at Mathew Felps,
young man. He missed young Felps,
and struck Watson L. Cobb, a promi-
merit farmer, in one Of his eyes, COM
pletely destroying the sight.
James w. Todd, aged 2S, a well-known
farmer of this county, died at his resi-
dence. at Todd's CROSSROADS, yesterday
Of typhoid-fever.
The Confederate monument was placed
IN position Saturday, and covered over.
The monument. including pedestal, is
eighteen feet high. The statue is six feet.
Thomas W. Mason, Democratic candi-
date for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Will DO
one OF the speakers at the unveiling, on
the 18th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
Halifax IN. ca Populists.

WELDON. n. c.. August lO-(Special)-
The Populists Of Halifax county held
a convention Saturday, and delegates
were elected to the State and COMPRESSION
al conventions. Among the prominent
Populists chosen as delegates at large
were Captain w. II. Kitchen. Il. A.
Thorne. w Z. Bowers, and f. T. Clark.
Captain Kitchen presided, and made
one OF his characteristic speeches. He
favors fusion with the Democrats, and
will urge II at the state convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

clever an exhibition as one would wish
to see. Everybody from Manager Nc
Farlan 10 the small boy In the bieache-
ries bad smile on his face. for u was
victory wel-earned, and one 10 be
proud OF. Gilroy Is due much OF the
credit TO this victory This young man
pitched a suberb game. allowing only
seven scattering hits off his delivery
Boylan also pitched a strong game. but
lost because his opponent pitched better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
Very Hot Mt DIacISsburg.

BLACKSBURG, VA, August l0.-(Spe-
cial) --To-day has been the hottest day
OF the year 90 FAR. So oppressive has the
weather been that I'm many cases work.
men had TO quit work. A tested tier
mometer registered at about p. NJ. 50
degrees I'm the shade Fortunately, in
the afternoon a thunderstorm came up,
and the storm cooled the atmosphere.
Colonel William II. Palmer, the we'll
known banker and financier OF Richmond,
arrived at his home here on Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
INT. Oh. Ant They Mad!

WILLIAMSBURG VA. August 10
Especial THE cyclists Of our town are
al present in a very unpleasant frame
Of mind over the trick that was played
upon them on Friday night last While
a company Of wheelmen were returning
about 10 o'clock from the hospital grounds
where they usually go to enjoy cycling,
they ran over a large number Of sharp
tacks, placed on the sidewalk. Every
wheel was badly punctured and some
will require new tires. The wheelmen
and authorities have their eyes on GER
tain supposed persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
ROANOKE WON.
TIAy Took the Game Easily from
Portsmouth.


ROANOKE. VA. August i0.-(Special)-
The Roanoke team pulled together to-
day and won easily from Portsmouth
Samueis, a new third-baseman from Chi
cago, was in the game, and Lynch did
nice work at first, Tate being stil unable
10 play.
The Roanokes put up an errorless game
in the field and kimble pitched great
bah. Chandler. who twirled for the visit
ors, pitched a steady game, but was
poorly supported. a base on balls and
three hits in the first inning gave the
visitors two runs, and three hits in the
sixth earned two more. Except in these
innings, Kimble was invincible. Three
errors and a passed bah figured In the
four runs made by the locals in the
second In the third a base on balls an
error, and two hits added three more
and two in the eighth were earned by a
single and two doubles. Score:
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shenandoah County Court.

WOODSTOCK, VA. August 10.-(Spe-
claL)-The August term Of Shenandoah
county Court was commenced here to-
day. The applications Of c. T. Henkle
agenO. J. NJ Thomas. and j. w. Holtz-
man for ordinary liquor-licenses were
Withdrawn on account Of the great OBJ
lection to the granting Of the licenses by
representative people
The case OF the Commonwealth vs. Hun,
FOR attempting to commit larceny, and
w. x. Haas. for shooting at Miss Lucy c..
Mccain last January, and Of Elmer A..
Weatherholtz for wife murder, are set
for this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

MINTON, w. VA. August lO.-(Speciai)
The Eighth Senatorial and Tenth Judicial
Democratic conventions met In this city
to-day. and renominated Judge A. n.
Campbell for Judge, and +. J. Holt for
state senator. Senator Stewart, of Ne
.vada. was present. and delivered free
silver speech 10 the large crowd as
eeunbied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

CREWE, VA, August 10.-(SpeciaL)-A
little over half the registered vote was
polled in Nottoway In the iocal-option
election to-day. The election was by dis
trcts, and not by the county as whole.
Wmningham District, i'm which Crewe IS
located. was the only one that went dry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
KILLED I'm a Runaway Accident.

WINSTON, N. c., August l0.--(Special)
Thomas Moser. an aged citizen. was
killed near Betania. this county, this
morning. lie was on his wagon. which
was loaded with spokes. when his horses
took fright. and ran away. He was
thrown out, the wheels passing over his
body. lie was dead when found
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
NEW sEABoARD AIRLINE TRAIN.
II is TO lie Known as the Ocean
Wave"

PORTSMOUTH,. VA, August 1o.-The
seaboard Airline has arranged TO run
a special train from Atlanta on Saturday,
August 18th. to go as the first section OF
the atlanta special" and to be known
as the ocean Wave" The rates Via
this train will be 5000 TO ocean View
and return; $3.50 10 Virginia Beach and
return. and $l075 10 Old Point and re-
turn, tickets good for ten days from the
date OF sale. This IS scaled down from all
principal points TO and including Raleigh,
Durham. and Henderson, where the rate
Is made s. less.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

Of the depot, breaking her left leg and
receiving several severe cuts about the
head and body.
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EMPORIA.
Death from sunstroke-A Fatal Ac-
cfdent.

EMPORIA, VA. August io.-(speciaD
There Is a good deal of sickness in and
about town. Information was received
here a day or so since announcing the
sickness of DIR. George Mason. resident
physician at St. Nincents Hos
pital, Norfolk. Or. Mason Is a native OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
For Nervous Dyspepsia,
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. 4. =. Wynn, Tarboro'. n. c., says
mo other preparation compares with II In
ordinary cases of nervous dyspepsia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
BOUT FAILS no COME OFF.
One of the Principals Arrested COR
TnDafd hoard.

NEW YORK, August 1O.--The six-rounl
bout between Jim Hall and Steve OD1n-
nell. which was 10 have taken place at die
Academy Of Music tonight. did not come
warrant for an unpaid board bin as Bro
was entering the Academy About
people were present, and saw a few pre-
liminary bouts between local boxers Of 10
inheritance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
LYNCIIBURG.

IpNdlS ssss.ss.ssssssssfnl ~ 10
'Gilroy hit by batted ball.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
1234567S9
Norfolk Observation-Disclosures
LynchDurg .................V y y U v U O-v
Summary: Earned runs-Norfolk, 4.
Two-base hits-Cleve 4. McFarlan, Gil
roy. Grove. Bases on balls-On Gilroy, 1;
off Boylan. 2. Struck out-By Gilroy, l.
Hit by pitcher-Ramp and Davis. Left
on bases Norfolk. 4: Lynchburg $.
Double plays-Armstrong and Davis,
Leahy and Little; Little unassisteD;
Breen. Leahy. and Little Sacrifice hit
Davis Time Of game-l hour and 40 min
utes. Umpre-Mr Mcnamara.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

Petersburg $50. 1901 o OOO0 o.
Richmond .......... .....1 0 = o 3 -
Summary: Earned runs-Petersbufg. 2;
Richmond, 6. Home runs-Marr (9 Hall
mar. Two-base hits-Berte. Tannehill,
Bases on balls-Om Hallman. 4; off Tame
hill. l. Struck out-By Mailman, 3; by
Tannehill, 4. Hit by pitcher-Netter.
Stolen bases-Kelley. Sholta. Mari. Tan
uehill. Time of game-l hour and 40
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Mace.
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PORTSMOUTH.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

12345G789
Roanoke &C.,. ...............O4OO 10000 9
Portsmouth ....... .....2OOOO 2O00-4
Summary: Earned runs-Portsmouth.
3: Roanoke. 2 TwO-base hits-Kimble,
Fleming Burke. Three-base hits-Boyd
and Burke Stolen bases-McGinnis C2).
FLEMING CD. McGann. Wngley. Hargrove.
Double plays-Lamont TO Ryan; Wrgley
30 Mccain to Lynch. Bases on balls
or Kimble. /: off Chandler, 3. Hit by
pitched ball-Williams Struck out-By
Kirnble, 8: by Chandler. 3. Passed ball
Wilson. Time Of Rame-1 hour and 40
minutes. Umplre-Mr. Quarles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Brooklyn at New York,
Washington at Baltimore.
Cincinnati at Chicago,
Louisville at Cleveland,
St. Louis at Pittsburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11
RICHMOND.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Totals A.. .......S2 s 10 q
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COMFORTABLES.

81 ComfOrtables now 7Jc.
$1.2j Comfortables now 90c.
$50 COmfortables now N.l0.
Sl.75 ComfOrtables now N.25.
81 Comfortables now I.35.
s. so Comfortables now N.15.
s. Comfortables now S2.37.
/ Satin-Covered EiderdOwn Com
Portable, former price $3.50 now s..
. Satin-COvered, with ruiiies Of
same. EiderdOwn COmf0rtables, for,
mer price $50, now ST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

$50 Linen Homespun Suits, nicely
made, now s.. ,..,,.
$50 White Pique Suits, nicely
s. Colored Pique Suits only size
sd now $50. 90,
Ali of our Fancy Mixtures. Serges,
and Nlohairs, in Black and colors, AT
cost.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24

Chicago is meeting with more trouble
in its effort to divert it's sewage frem
the source of Its water supply to the
drainage canal which it is constructing
at a cost OF nearly $3O,OOO,OO0. Oppo-
sition to the plan is taking shape
among the residents of the valley of
the Illinois river through which the
canal is constructed, it's outlet being
the river. 1t is claimed by these peo-
pie that their health will be endanger-
ed by the canal and that the large
quantity of water to be added to the
Illinois river will be detrimental to
their material interests. AS it is, the
river periodically overaows, rendering
agriculture along its course precarious.
This condition will be intensified, it is
claimed, upon the completion of the
canal, when upon occasions of overflow,
the water, impregnated with sewage,
would breed pestllence. The fight is
to be carried into the legislature, in
an attempt to make the canal, with the
Illinois river, navigable stream To
do this both the river and the canal
would need to be controlled by the gen.
eral government Such an improve
ment of the Illinois river would cost, as
estimated, $24 900 900.