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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
TO PROTECT The RESERVE.
New York Banks Form a Pool to EX-
change Gold for Legal Tenders.
EITHER THIS OR A new BOND ISSUE.
The Heavy Withdrawals Attributed OF
American Securities Being Thrown ON
the Market-since March 4, $30s s,0o0,-
900 In Gold Has Been Withdrawn.

WASHINGTON, u. c.. July 2O-The
gold reserve to-day decreased to sS9,sol
$50. with Withdrawals Of >3.IO1,ov. OF
which S3.o3O.Ooo was for exports. The
large amount, nearly SG150o. taken pre-
sumably for boarding purposes. was
regarded by the treasury officials as the
unfayorable feature OF the days trans
tions.
For the past two weeks small amounts
of gold for the purpose have been with
drawn but to-day's Withdrawals Tor that
purpose are larger than for any one day
this year
FORMING \ POOL.
A reassuring rumor which reached here.
10 the effect that the New York national
banks have formed a pool and viii turn
into the treasury S200,ooc0 in gold Tor
legal nlers was well received by treasury
officials. 1t was pointed out that they
were amply able TO do so. Mint Director
Preston, on July lst, estimated that there
was in the United States S59s,ooo,o0o In
gold. and by the last report the national
banks of the United States had Sl1s,rr.-
$50. and the national banks Of New lork
alone had OF this sum ShkNO,Voo. This
total has been Increased since then, and
is-doubtless now nearly S50oVoVr.
The Administrations policy to keep the
gold reserve up to a point OF confidence
has never wavered. The policy. It Is
stated. will be maintained. even If new
bond issue il therefor made necessary.
Four bond issues have been put forth
amounting TO S2023lJ.OoO. from which was
realized S993. .4lI,271 These issues have
increased the annual interest charge near
~ 100000 year. ON March 4. 1893.
there was in tho treasury SlO5,voOOvo IN
gold. This amount. added to the sum
realized from the bond sales since, make
S396 10000. by substracting from TINS
amount the gold on hand to-day. Sso."oo'-
600 shows that since March 4. lss'S. $3O',-
100000, in gold have been withdrawn.
AMERICAN SECURITIES.
Treasury officials attribute the heavy
Withdrawals TO foreign holders of Ameii-
can securities throwing them upon the
markes
In view Of the fact that the treasury
has lost lost since July lst. Sl3,Wo,0OO
in gold and present indications point TO
further Withdrawals this week. the treas
ury officials who have had confidential re-
lations with all former bond issues say
that it will be much easier and more ad-
yantageous 10 the Government II bond
issue has 20 be made. 10 DO IL before
the gold reserve reaches the limit OF 500
O00.cuO. III the national banks, however,
81 Is said. Gene to Tie relief Of the treas
ury a bond issue may be averted 2 n'ns
gether. certainly for the next few months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

The Virginia Was Not Anoat at Last ke'
ports.

The steamer Virginia Of the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company is still fast on
the rCck I'm the James river about three
miles below Dutch Gap. near Meadows $
vile. This Information was gathered
about midnight, but the hope was eN-
pressed at the same time. that the boat
would BE- able TO be pulled of some time
Tomorrow Five tug boats worked the
best part Of last Sunday in endeavoring
TO pull her or Woodson's Rock, where
she had run tho prevous night. when
Mr.. Fitzhugh Carter, the first mate, was
at her helm. II was ascertained that
the Virginia had sunk on the rock fer
about twenty feet and was wedgcd In be-
tween two rocks but without being In any
danger. The Merritt Wrecking Com
pany were given the work Of releasing
the vessel from its position and the COM
pany had sent mp the powerful tug Cooley
from Norfolk.
DAMAGE SLIGHT
A diver was sent below. who ascertained
that tho damage was comparatively slight,
her keel being only injured. II was eN-
pccted 10 pull her of yesterday afternoon
AZ o'clock al high tide. Nd cables were
stretched 70 that effect but the result
was not satisfactory. To-day hydraulic
Jacks will DE brought into reduisition. and
that being done. IL is thought that II
will be possible 70 move her. and take her
directly TO the dry-dock az Newport News,
where she will undergo the necessary re-
pairs. which will require about ten or
fourteen days.
The company is not in the least discon-
certed by the accident. and her represen-
tatlyos here reiterated yesterday that they
~. hon 10 a.
virginia viii not even temporarily in
torrupt the traffic Of the new line between
here and Baltimore. The Steam Packet
Company have chartered the steamer
Enoch Pratt 20 run on this route until
the Virginia IS ready for service. Inc
Pratt left Baltimore yesteday afternoon
shortly after 4 O'Clock. and will reach
Richmond this evening about ~ o'clock.
WENT BY RAIL.
The passengers Of the Virginia from
Baltimore who were taken 10 Murphy
Hotel on Saturday night, returned to
their homes by rail the next day.
Councilman Marx Gunst, who was
among the Richmond passengers. IN
speaking OF the accident yesterday, made
the following statement:
Major Poor, my wife and myself were
eating supper when the second accident
occurred. Things were lively in the room
for a few seconds. Tables danced about
and tableware was broken. | was caught
between TWO tables. but not injured.
There was some alarm among the
passengers. but they were soon quieted
The officers and crew did everything with
IN their power for the comfort of the
passengers"
4 schooner which arrived AZ this har-
lor al o'clock this morning reported
that the Virginia had not been pulled of
when IL passed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
GrRUIN DAY.
It VIII be Celebrated AT the Exposition
Grounds on September 18th.


The German American Association met
last night AZ Sanger Hail, for the purpose
OF making the necessary arrangements
for the proper celebration of German-Day.
The president of the organization, Mr.
4. Won y Rosenegk. was In the chair
and secretary J. a. Mol, recorded.
Mr. Carl Wippermann, the treasurer
of the cganization submitted his report,
which proved TO be very satisfactory. II
showed that during the past three months
a good deal OF assistance had been rem
d,yed 20 mds,slt and deserving Ger
mans.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting for the purpose of mapping out
q plan for the celebration Of German-Day,
made a report which was adopt
ed with one change. The com
mittec recommended that the cele-
bration takes place on October lst, but
18th. as the day.
The following programme has been
agreed upon. subject to alterations:
The celebration is 10 take place at the
Exposition Grounds. beginning at 10 y.
NJ. when the first TWO hours VIII be
devoted 10 games tor the children. Inc
onioit programme VIII be executed from
- % ! o'clock n win consist OF songs
ly n chorus Of children. by the Gesang-
vere.n Virginia and by the mixed chorus.
There will also be- some tableaux. rcc'La-
tlons and an oration. but the orator OF
the day has not yet been decided upon.
Contrary 10 the custom OF former years
there VIII De no street parade In the
morning.
IL has also been decided that a limited
number OF tickets are to be- disposed OF
by committee at one dollar eacn to
others than COMMUNICATIONS.
The following committees were appoint
ed by President Won Rosenegk:
COMMITTEES on Programme. Amuse-
mentr. and Music-Messrs. Charles H.
Phillips. G.. T.. Dietrick. Sr.. Williaiy
Gehrmann samuel Scheer. Louis Bromm'
nf. O.. A. Book.
Committee on Reception and Invitation
--Messrs n. G.. Miller. Joseph Waller
stein. julius Straus. Ferdinand c. EbeI.
Carl Wippermann. This committee will
select the orator Of the day and vii.
dispose Of tho tickets that are 10 be sold
10 outsiders.
Committee on Refreshments-Messrs
Theodor Moeker. Jacob ii. Blumelinck
August Suebbcrt, Emil Enders. Isaac
Held.
Committee on Hall and Light-Messrs
j. r. Moll, Henry Brlel.
Committee on Advertising and Printing
-Messrs. NJ. r. Richter. c HasscU
Door Committee-Messrs. August Mol
j. T. Hige. c. T. Loehr. John Krausse.
Charles Illis @. Anspach The commit
tee was given the power 10 enlarge its
number.
Tho Chair announced that az the next
meeting be will appoins~a committee OF
ladies' who will assisr I'm the direction
OF the games for the children.
The meeting then adjourned untii Mon
day August 10th. when the reports from
the various committees will be received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

KENOSHA. WIS. July O.-A great sur
prise was sprung on the political circles
OF this section by the announcement
that Il. O.. Smons. by lrug odds the
wealthiest man in southern Wisconsin,
had declared himsef unQualihedly iD
favor OF the election of Bryan and Sew
all and has endorsed the entire Chicago
platform. Mr. S,mcrs Is president OF
the First National Bank. owns large
business blocks .s president OF the
Northwestern Wirc-Nauress Company
and of the Northwestern Telegraph Com
uauy. whose wires now form. under
lease. great portion etthe Northwestern
system Of the Weste 70 Union Telegraph
Company. and controls large holdings in
railway stocks. He has always been
an unwavering adherent 10 -he Republican
party and advocate 0f high protection.
lie says the time hH. gone by for high
tariffs. and that in Che advocacy Of the
money question the people who made the
platfrm at Chicago acted IN the true
interests Of the people. His two sons
have also joined the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
/ wosrrN's rERnIBLE DnED.
Two Persons Hacked to Death and Three
Others Badly Injured.

CINCINNATI. o.. July pa special
from Huntington W. Va. says six miles
above here at the mouth OF Three Mile
Creek occurred one of the most horrible
murders ever known in-1he upper Ohio
waters. The scene was ON shanty boat
aid the l:lled arcs A. j.
Call, forty-hve years of age. Net
fy Cali. his daughter tweuty-four years
Cf age Lottie Can. another daughter
is fatally injured and those boz a critical
condition are Grace can. eleven years OF
age. and Gus Call. thirteen years OF age.
Late last night Call and his family re-
tired. Eta Robins tWeuiy-four years
OF age was at their house and retired with
one OF the daughters. A little boy who
was sleeping with the father makes the
blowing statement, no being the only
one outside the Robins woman able TO
talk
AT 3 o'clock this morning I was awak-
cncd by Eta El bins cutting my father
with Il doubie-bit axe. Ny sisters lot
tio and Netuo ran into our room and Miss
Robins turned on them. She killed Net
tie and cut Lotto several times. when
Lcttie leapod from the boat into the river
She then cut several of us children and
threw the axe at Lotttie who was swim
ming 10 the shore
The woman acknowledged the killing
OF a. j. can. but denies the others. His
head was almost cut OF and his heart
was visible. Tho girls head was almost
cut of and the heart cut out. The chill
dren We're cut in IL dozen places.
4 cOroner's jury was empcneiled. The
verdict was that Eta Robins committed
the murders. The boat was cut loose and
brought here and the woman ulacaI ga
Jail. Feeling is very strong and thou
sands of excited persons line the river
bank and many threats arc heard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

CANTON, o., July THE Young Mems
Republican Club, OF Omaha. Neb.. one OF
the strong Organizations OF the State,
sent Major Mckinley this message to-
day.
I'VE assure the staDdard-bearer OF the
Republican party tha. THE nomination OF
"a citizen of Nebaska hy the democratic
National Convention VIII in no wise az
feet the enthusiasm and loyalty pf the
young Republicans of Omaha. ~his is a
contest OF principles and ia this contest
we shall fight for the triumph OF Will
liam Mckinley. who stands for national
honor and national prosperity
(Signed) y A. BECK,
Secretary.
&C. y. WINTERS.
president"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
Bland woulln.t Be Governor.
&C J.. WINTERS.
president"

ST. LOUIS. No. July 2o.-Ever since
the Chicago Convention friends OF Hon.
l.. Z. Bland have been persistent IN their
demands that he become a democratic
candidate for Governor OF Missouri. but
he has steadily refused and stated that
he wished 20 return 20 Congress. To
set the matter at rest Bland sent tho fol-
lowing 70 a local Democratic leader:
"No one is authorized 20 use my name
for Governor As stated over and over
again l would not accept the no.n-na-
tion. T am not in a habit Of lying about
am important matter IKE this. II the
convention should nominate me over my
protest. il would have its work 10 DO
over AGAIN. ] would not accept a.
(SigncdD "R. p. BLAND"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

WASHINGTON. J.r D.-It can be
stated on authority that no place has
yet been selected as the headquarters of
the Democratic National Committee. and
mono viii be until Chairman Jones meets
Air. Bryan Mr.. Jones after he leaves
81. Louis. whore he now u.s. Will go to
his home. IN Arkansas. From there be-
viii go TO Lincoln Ncb.. and pay Mr..
bryan o. visit. Tho two viii then confer
ol the subject.
The choice tor headquarters has mar
r0wed between Washington and Chicago.
with the chances at present Do favor or
the former city, though it is altogether
probable that a. headquarters may be
established m Cli0agO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

KANSAS CITY. MO. July 20-An Kan.
sas city banks to-day ceased issuing gold
either in exchange for bills as payment
Oh checks or Withdrawals Of deposits
cashier Rule OF the Bank OF Com.
mefce. who returned from st. Louis this
morning. said the banks there will tax,
the same action.
The reason given by the bankers here
Ion this move is that II was the eviden,
intention OF many depositors 10 withdraw
their deposits in gold. and hoard the vel.
low metal in the belief that II will gc
20 a premium.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
STRUCK Bi Az ENGINE
Mr.. Cauthorn Jones Thrown Into the Dock
and Badly Hurt.

An unfortunate accident occurred last
rglst shortly before 10 o'clock. as
result of which Mr.. Cauthorn Jones.
night watchman for the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. now lies at the Retreat Tor
the Sick. suffering considerably. Mr..
Jones was walking along the track or tho
Chesapeake and Ohio on the trestie
which runs along near Seyenteenth and
Dock streets. when an engno wnlcn
was al work at that time shifting some
car. struck MIN. and threw him into the
dock. lie was rescued from that perl
lous position as soon as possible. ana
the ambulance summoned. IL responded
promptly with DR.. Labenburg In charge.
lie eNamided the mans wounds ana
found that there was an ugly scalp
wound besides several bruises on the
mans body. The left les was also frac-
tured.
The unfortunate man was carried 10
the Retreat for the SICK. ana put under
the care OF Or Brock. Mr.. Jones was
resting quietly at late nour last night
and the probabilities were that he would
recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

A Good Attendance and Very Attractive
Programme.


GOSHEN. VA. July 20.-The Chautau-
qua cf the mountains is being well at
tended. Major Jed. Hotchkiss. Satur-
day. gave a most interesting and instruc-
tive lecture on the valley campaign of
the civil war. illustrated by maps and
charts The evening session was a va
riod and unique entertainment given by
Judge Farrar in his own happy style. as
sisted by Miss Hill. the Instructor Of
elocution. who charmed the audience with
a bright sketch dellneating the guileless-
ness OF childhood The tent lectures AZ
II A. NJ. and T. NJ. viii continue for
five weeks longer: the collegiate lectures
at other hours begin this week and con-
tinue four weeks; courses I'm eiocuton,
French German. and English languages.
Shakespeare. mathematics and other sub
ieats will be given every day at the
Central Hotel on the Hill near the Ale
ghany. Students can easily attend both
the tent lectures and the class roll in
striictions. The managers meet every train
10 provide students with accommodations.
Board can be had az low as SIS a month.
TO-DAY's SESSION.
GOSHEN. VA. July 2O.-Special.- The
morning session Of the Chautauqua Of the
mountains was opened with lecture by
Professor VI. W. Humphries. NJ. A.. Ph.
d.. LII. D.. from the University of Nir-
ginia His theme. Condolences" was
well treated, and abounded in pith and
point.
Interesting classes In Academic depart
mont were formed to-day. In the even
ing Mr.. {. o. Powers. OF Columbus. Ohio.
gave fine lecture and with the scenic
effects splendid stereopticon. and dra-
matte oratory. carried his hearers through
the slums of New York and Boston. re-
.crting 10 the squalor and wretchedness
& where the "othcr hair lives.
The whole Chautauqua now has its head
quarters az the Alleghany Hotel which has
been rented for the purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

CREWE. VA. July 20.-SDecial.-Rev.
Il. f. Gayle and Rev. Mr. Reynolds
preached special sermons on the liquor
question at the Methodist and Disciples
churches Yesterday morning. urging their
members and members OF their congrega-
tions 10 vote the dry ticket IN the COM
ing local-opron election.
A hard fight is expected, but tho "drys"
are preparing for IT,
Miss Myrtle Matthews. OF suffolk Va.
is visiting Miss Maud Sewers.
Rev. J. NJ. Pitcher. ID. D., OF Peters
burg. occupied the pulpit OF the Baptist
church here last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

The Amherst Convention Declares for
Judge DiIiard

LYNCHHuKG VA. July 20.-Special-
Democratic mass-mooting. which was
attended by between one and two thous-
and people was held at Amherst court
house to-dny. for the purpose of electinG
delegates 10 The congressional cOivou-
UOn OF the Tenth district
Twm'y-thrce delegates were chosen
and Instructed 10 support Judge William
Dlrar1. OF Amherst. as first choice. and
thereafter TO vote FOR no man unless
ho vas Tor free silver al "a ratio OF 10
To- J. ana unless bee had heen consistent
in his advocacy OF the white metal The
>ght In Amherst was TO great extent
che pivotal point ia tho campaign. state
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
Mr.. Vanderbilt improving.

NEW YORK. July 2o.-Corneiius Van
derbilt was reported this morning 10
have passed a very comfortable night
with the paralytic stroke on his right
side. and shortly before midnight last
night. when DR.. Mcfane left the house
for short constitutional. he reported
that Mr. Vanderbilt was sleeping nicely
and soundly lie said further that the
patient was better than at any time since
he was stricken. and that he looked for
his speedy and complete recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

4 negro man, named Reuben Lee. was
brought 10 the aimshousc Yesterday to
receive surgical treatment for a wound
resulting from being accidentally shot
hv white man iu New Kent county
Or i.ahenburg rendered the necessary
treatment. AMI the lgngro went back
home yesterday evening The man was
not thought 10 be dangerously hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

The members OF the Council Committee
on Water will meet at the CITY Hall this
afternoon at 2.l5 O'Clock for the purpose
of going on the annual tour Of inspcc-
tlon TO the two pump-houses and two
reservoirs. IN order 10 ascertain what is
needed there the most in the line OF re-
paiy9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

Special Sermon to the Junior Me.
chanics

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. July 2o-spe-
cial-Alr. Theodore Artcr. travelling AGENT
for the Standard OH Company. cooperate
department, arrived here yesterday from
the West. He says the whcat-crop IN
West Virginia and Ohio IS q total failure.
but that unless something happens 10
blight The corn and oats the harvest viii
be Unprecedented in yield
The Junior order United American Ne
chanics of this city spent to-day I'm Nor
folk. celebrating "Amcrican-Day" with
the lodge Of that city. The annual ser
mon was preached 20 the Newport News
lodge last night by Rev. c.. G. Cox, pas
tor OF the First Baptist church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

LONDON. July 2o.-The Queen. through
United States Ambassador Bayard. viii
send an expression OF her thanks 10 the
citizens Of Ocals. Fla. for the kindly SEN
timonts contained in AN address accom-
panying some leaves from a magnolis
tree which the people OF Ocala recently
planted and dedicated 10 her Majesty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

PADUCAH. KY. July 20-The Popu-
list State convention which met here too
day. by a vote of 30 10 l0l. declared
against endorsement Of the Democratic
platform and ticket. and against the
nomination OF "any man who will not enc
dorse and advocate q straight populst
platform "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

spoctfully submit the foregoing 20 the
candid consideration OF the American
people.
(Signed) Fl. VI. TELLER,
"FREI. u. DUBOIS.
LEE MANTLE.
CHARLES 5. HARTMAN,
"BLGhR WILSON.
JOHN r. SHAFROTH,
"A. NJ. STEVENSON.
Committee"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
WEAIIItK IONnlAoT.

WASHINGTON. July -. = Weather
forecast for Tuesday:
For Virginia--Fair. preceded by show
ers in eastern portion Tuesday morning:
southerly winds. becoming northwest
erly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following Is the range of the
thermometer at The Times oifice yester-
day: A. NJ. 70; ~ NJ. 50; l.. H.. ~;
p. NJ. IS: . Z. NJ. 10. u NJ. %. Aver
age, - l-6.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
Irinl of DE-. .InmesOn.

LONDON. July D.-The trial OF Or.
Lionel 5. jameson and fellow-ofiicers IN
the Transvaal raid began In the Queens
Bench division of the Hight Court OF
Justice this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

LONDON. July 20.-The British ship
Sierra Parrima. Captain w'sharot. bound
for Rangoon. has been wrecked on the
Nadine Islands and all HANDS lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21

Professor Michel Carroll. OF Richmond
College. returned 10 the city yesterday
morning from the meeting OF the Ameri-
can Pathological Association. held II
Providence. II. i. During his absence
Professor Carroll visited Yale. Harvard,
Cornell. and Toronto Universities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-21
TO MEET AT CAPE CHARLES.
The First District Democratic COlYen-
tiOn COlYeIeS To-Day.
no OPPOSITION TO HON. ". A. JONES.
Tho sentiment for sound Money si'o ns'
buttt VIII Not Appear in the Con-
Ncntion. Except Perhaps asa fro-
tc-t Against the Platform

t.,.. on c-c.
CAFE CHARLES N-N" '"'s
c.ai-Fram tho Stauuton and 'hicato
,..,.rffs.s Congressman Jones now has
-........ ~. ..,,cnd and then
Ais district ''''' ,r,,.
DIS canvass to MAKO
thaf ge are scif-gotcrned people D"O
A. seems very much as if it took about
.. .t.,, t, d, it, For tho first
"' '' ,., .,....s..r.t
time Mii'ih ''' "'"'''' ''
politician, tho Democrats of the First "is-
..... .... lo,4 their Congressional Con-
..,... sis. of the Chcsa-
F'''.'.
f,-'o '"' .........,.,...
S''if- i'4-
The city Cape Charles is iiiteen i',i'o'
from the oud of thl peninsula, MiiiD'' i'
Cape Charles. and upon which the i"Ii', us
nelt-house is located. Ihe city ls Jus. ','
years o.l though DO ls not quite as nt'N
lis tI. average tou-yelr younssicr. III mas
... churches. ten bar-r1oms. and twelve
f...I..I anal f.rfv-0re people. Cape