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Evening star., 1896-10-01
The Races.

The races commenced at o'clock, and the
two postponed from Tuesday were started
with John Dugan as starter; w. G. Brooke,
timer, and James Ryon, Major II. Nicholson
and DR.. Rich S. Hill as judges.
First race-2:30 pace, one-mile heats;
purse, $3.50; won easily by Sterling in every
heat, selling at one to six; Niccoli took sec
ond money, and Jack was distanced on third
heat. Time. al, 2.311s and 2.35A.
Second race-2.34 trot, one-mile heats.
three in five; purse, $3.50; poor start
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
ALL SORTS OF RUMORs.
One of Them Has Ii Tbn. Jameson
Has Bcen Shot.

LONDON. January 3.--The fact that the
telegraph wires in South Africa have been
devoted to government work since the
trouble in the Transyaal occurred, and
the further fact that no private cable
messages have been received from Soutn
Africa for four days, has led to all kinds
OF rumors being put In circulation re-
garding the situation in the South African
republic. and the fate Of the British IN
vaders of that country. one OF these mas
IL that DR.. Jameson has been shot by
his captors and another that the Citland-
ers I'm johannesburg have risen against
fhe Boer Government and given the city
over 20 flames.
What truth there is In these stories
II is. of course, impossible now TO ascer-
tain. owing to the government monopoly
of the telegraph lines. but II is judged
mat most. II not all. the reports are
based on fears engcndered by tae uncer-
taintv regarding the fate taat the Beers,
slow 10 anger. but strong In wrath may
have meted out 10 the iil-advised and
foolhardy Englishmen who attempted TO
compel the Boers 10 grant concessions
by force of arms.
IL may be. however, that the report OF
the shooting OF DIR. jameson is true. Ii
he has been tried by court-martial and
convicted there IL scarcely a doubt that
execution would promptly follow the
massage OF sentence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
HOUSE TARIFF BILL.
Senate Republicans VIII Vote Sol
idly Against Amendments.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January g.
The Republican members of the Finance
Committee to-day discussed the tariff bill
and endeavored to devise way by which
the measure would successfully pass
the Senate. The bill as IL passed the
House is found to be lacking in some
essentials, and this deficiency will BE-
the Senate. There will, however, be
no change that is likely to open the doors
TO general amendments In the Senate.
Under the House bill products are in
creased by 10 per cent. in common with
the rest OF the bill; but the Senate COM
mittee appears to think that this sched-
ule should be increased 10 20 per cent,
and a ike increase be made on one or
two other schedules Any increase, how
ever, will be made on the basis OF
general proceeding and under no cir
cumstances will special items be selected
for special rates.
Members of the committee have been
discussing the situation with their Re
publican colleagues. and while no plan
Of action has been agreed upon, It is
probable that when the question comes
up In the Senate all the Republicans.
without exception. will vote solidly against
all amendments that may be Of
fered. whatever may be their charac-
ter Both the tariff and the bond bill
will. In all probability, be reported to the
Senate at the same time, but the lat
ter will be taken up for consideration
first.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
A DISMAL FAILURE.
Second Strike Of StreekCar Employees
in Philadelphia Ends Quickly.
DrsArrRovED ny rnE LEADERS.
Only About One-Fffth Of the Men
Go Out aud They Hurry
Back To Their PIaces--No Disturb-
nncc.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, January g.
The second strike OF the motormen and
conductors OF the Union Traction Com
pany was dismal failure. and was over
before It was fairly begun.
The strike was ordered at mass
meeting OF about 40 Of the men. held
this morning. The meeting Was attend
ed by the more hot-headed and dissati tis-
fed Of the men. and their irritation
against the company was inhamed by
speeches by outside agitators, and by
the address of Hiram Lutz. who pre-
sided, and who was a member of the
Executive Committee OF the local as
sembly of the Amalgamated Association.
The strike was disapproved by the
leaders of the association. and the more
conservative element among the men
and when IT was inaugurated this mCin-
ing only about 1000 of the 5000 employees
of the traction company went out. AT
no time were any of the divisions of the
road completely tied up, and by noon the
cars on every division were running prac-
tically on schedule tune
Early in the morning General-Manager
Beetem, of the Union Traction Company,
issued general order. notifying all en-
ployees who were not at work by 3
clock that they could consider themselves
discharged. The division in their own
ranks and the order of Mr.. Beetcm
brought the strikers hurrying back.
and by noon the strike was practically
over Although there were no disturb
ances OF any kind this morning, the
authorities had made every preparation
to suppress any renewal OF the rioting
that attended the first strike. presi-
dent AIahon. of the Amalgamated As
sociaton, this afternoon expelled Lutz
from the order. on the ground that he
had ordered the strike without authori-
ty and IL Is now probable that all
violent agitation of the employees against
the traction company will cease. and
that the men will try to have any griev-
ances they have adjusted by peaceab'e
means.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
LILBURN II. MYERS APPOINTED.
Made Assistant General superin-
teudcnt Of Railway Mail Service.

WASHINGTON. u. C.. January g.
Postmaster-General Wilson to-day ap-
pointed l.. T. Myers, Of Richmond. Va,
Assistant General Superintendent Of the
Railway Mall Service. This ONCE has
been vacant for over year and a half,
having formerly been flled by Second-As-
sistant- -Postmaster-General Nelson. Mr..
Myers has been prominent In railroad
circles along the southern Atlantic lines.
lie has held responsible positions with
the Seaboard Airline. and IS a son OF
f. T. ID. Myers, president Of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road Company. Congressman Tazewell
Elicit, of Richmond. Va, was active in
behalf of Mr. AIyers's candidacy for the
place.
(A1r. Myers received a telegram yester
day afternoon telling him OF his appoint
ment. He had about thirty opponents
for the place. but he and Mr.. r. II. Boy
kin were the only Richmond aspirants.
The other applicants were from States
all over the Union. Mr. Myers has, as yet,
no idea when he will be called TO his
new duties, but his office will be In Wash
iugtOl)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

Raphael FRANKFORT. proprietor OF th4
saloon No. 522 west Broad street, hs,
also been arrested. charged with taking
a part In the shooting OF Mrs. Joseph
Pucet,i. which occurred Wednesday
and he was In the room when Pncetti
discovered hts wife In the company OF
the man whom he had forbidden her 10
receive. This man quarrelled with Fran
oioni, and the latter drew his pistol and
cioni stoutly denies this. No one WAS
hit. Sergeant Brooks arrested Francioni
Thursday night His case came up In the
Police Court yesterday and was continu-
ed until to-day. when both Pucetti and
Francion will appear before the Justice
on the charge Of shooting with intent To
kill. Francioni. besides owning the
Broad-strect saloon. Is Also the proprie-
Tor OF three bar-rooms on Cary street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
PREFERENCE TO THE JEFFERSON.
Colonel Murphy Makes This Charge
Against the Depot Guards.

Colonel John Murphy. proprietor OF
Murphy's Hotel. yesterday. In asking
Justice Crutchhed TO discharge a porter
Of his. wade Johnson. who was up ON
the charge OF being disorderly at the
Byrd-Strset Station. said that the guards
at the station tried 10 restrict the por-
ters OF every hotel in the city except
those of the Jefferson. who were allowed
to do as they pleased upon the arrival OF
the train.
Mr.. w. +. Sale. one OF the guards at
the depot, who had caused johnson TO be
arrested, testified that the porter was
dlsorderly, and that upon being requested
20 make less noise he refused TO do so.
The guard said johnson was the most
dlsorierly porter who came TO the depot.
and that he feared bodily harm at hts
hands, and asked the Justice 10 put the
man under bond to keep the peace. He
lenled discriminating against any hotel.
johnson claimed that I've was making
no more nose than was necessary to
attract the attention. OF the arriving pas
sengers. and that h< was expecting a
party OF eight, and was only endeayoring
to let them know where his bus was
located. Colonel Murphy asked Justice
crrtchaeld 70 discharge his porter. which
was done. The Justice refused TO put
Johnson under bond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
THE VENEZUELAN MATTER.
Alleged Correspondence Between '4o
and ~ Thought Genuine.

LONDON, January 3.-The Pall-Mall
;azette says IL has TO reason to doubt
hat the dispatches which the Daily
-hronicIe quotes. containing the unpub-
shed official correspondence exchanged
,etween Great Britain and Venezuela be-
ween lsso. when Sir Robert Schomburgk
sas appointed to delimit the boundary.
nd April. lsi2. when Great Britain re-
eived the boundary posts set up by
;chomburgk, are genuine.
Tne Gazette says that President Cieve-
md and Secretary Olney well know OF
hese letters. and asks why Secretary
)lney did not use them to refute Lord
;alisbury's second dispatch.
did he." the Gazette asks, 'delibe-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
It's Members VIII Probably Ges
Their Credentials To-day.

Their Credentials 1O-Oh!'
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January g.
When the Cabinet assembled for its regu-
lar meeting at II O'Clock this morning
none OF the newly-apponted members OF
the Venezuelan Boundary Commission
had called on the President justice
Brewer has already presented his re-
spects TO President Cleveland and Mr.
Olney. and notified them OF his acceptance
Of a commissionership. Neither he nor
his four colleagues have yet received their
commissions from the President, but they
will get them probably tomorrow.
The question Of quarters for the COM
mission has not vet been determined.
That IL viii not meet in the State Depart
ment is settled by the fact that no rooms
are to be had there and now the atten-
ton Of Secretary Olney has been turned
to the building occupied by the Bureau
Of American Republics. situated at the
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Jack
son Place. The members of the com
mission Will be asked for opinions on this
matter, and definite selection will be
deferred until their views can be ascer-
tained.
AS the commission Is not an interna-
tional but a national body, subject TO no
official supervision from any other nation,
and created solely for the purpose OF
ascertaining facts desired by the United
States Government, the President and
Secretary of State could consult with the
members. but this will be avoided IN
order that their conclusions may be ar
rived at free from outside pressure. Of
course the commission will be Obliged
call H. of State for in
formation on the subject of the various
boundaries claimed by Great Britain, but
these will be merely a necessary formal
proceeding, and any information that the
commission desires from the Government
of Great Britain, Holland, Spain, or
Venezuela must also be requested through
the State Department. not only as
matter of diplomatic courtesy, but be-
cause the commission has no recognized
standing with foreign powers.
FIRST CONFERENCE OF MEMBERS.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January g.
rour OF the five members Of the Venezue-
Ian Boundary Commission will assemble
In the Diplomatic room of the State De-
partment at IL O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing for the purpose of having an informal
talk over the work before them.
Those who will be present are Justice
Brewer. Professor Gilman, who arrived
In Washington from Baltimore tonight,
and delivered a lecture here; Chief-Jus-
ice Alvey, who is In Hagerstown, Nd,
but who will reach Washington in time
for the meeting, and Mr.. Coudert, who
Is expected from New York.
Mr.. White will be unable to be present,
and IT Is likely that in his absence organi-
zatlon will be postponed. Until quarters
are secured. the commission will probably
hold It's sessions at the residence OF JUS
tice Brewer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

Pleasant Reunion OF the nlas ana
Grny-Spceches and Soags.


The Installation Of the officers Of the
Woman's Relief Corps. No. Is. auxiliary
to Phil. Kearny Post, No. ~. Cram
Army OF the Repubttc. occurred In tho
post-room last evening. and the event
WAS attended by interesting exercises or
a varied character.
The following officers were elected:
Commander. comrade Haskell; senior
vice-commander, Comfaoe Saxsc: junior
Vice-commander comrade Connolly:
Chaplain. Comrade Morgan: surgeon.
comrade Morton: QuartermAster. COM
rade Newell; Ohicer-of',he-pay, Comradc
Davis: Oliicer-of-the-Guard Comrade
Burr
a committee OF Pickett Camp. Colonel
Robert Northen and stan. were pres
ent. as invited guests OF the post. as
were also the wives and families Of the
comrades. ana the Sons OF Veterans, AL
together constituting. an assemblage that
filled the post-room 10 It's limits. Tiers
was some fine singing by the ladies'. ana
Rotations were given by several OF the
company.
Then came the camp -fre-not so much
banquet. but a regular. Old army-feast.
of baked beans. hard-tack. and coffee
with accessories that we're rarely on such
bills OF fare. Around the boasd were
gathered the Blue and the Gray, and
when Commander Haskell announced the
toasts-first. "Our Country and yhe Flag"
with General Edgar Allan to respond
the interest was manifest. A beautiful
tribute was paid by General Allan TO the
veterans OF the country. both North ana
South. The second toast, The Grand
Army was responded to By Comrade
Peter Morton In q happy manner. The
third toast. Our Visiting Veterans"
was responded TO by Comrade Northcu.
OF Pickett Camp. who gave q narrative
OF personal incidents In hts experience
with Grand-Army veterans, and express
i've OF the pleasure which he and
his comrades felt on the present occs-
sion.
After the feast music and dancing were
INDUCED I'm by the company, and con-
tinued to a late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
OUR COAST DEFENCES.
Senate Committee Thereon Con-
sidcring Quay's Bill.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January Sow
ing TO the absence from the cfty of seye-
raj members of the Senate Committee on
Coast -Defences, only an informal meet
ing was held this morning to consider
Senator Quay's bill appropriating sSlOOV,-
O00 toward fortifying cities on the coast
General Craighill, chief engineer, United
States army, and his assistant, Captain
Black. we're present, and submitted data
concerning the need OF such defences.
The committee will hold a meeting
Tuesday afternoon next, by which time
the absent members will have returned,
and General Craighill will explain his
plans. General Flagler, Chief OF ord
nance. and General Miles, commanding
the army. will also be invited to submit
their views.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
RELIEF At HARPUT.
Americans Granted Permission to
Distribute IL.

WASHINGTON, y. c.. January g.
The State Department confirms the in
formation cabled to the United States
from constantinople that the Porte has
granted permission to Americans to dis
tribute relief at Harput. A dispatch
TO this effect has been received at the
department from Minister Terrell. No
official advices have come to hand con-
cerning the departure of Consul Jewett
from Sivas on the relief work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
seabOnrd AIRLINE.

SPECIAL SLEEPER TO ATLANTA.
Although the Atlanta Exposition has
closed. the Seaboard Airline has deter
mined, for the comfort Of its patrons.
to continue In service the Special Sleeper
to Atlanta OH the famous Atlanta 6pe-
cial," which leaves Richmond daily at
1888 might. and arrives at Atlanta at
4:Os next afternoon. This sleeper will
be opened at the Union Depot at . o'clock
at night, thus insuring the travelling
public good nights rest. 1t Will there
fore be seen that the Seaboard Air
Line is the only line leaving Richmond
for Atlanta which offers a daily SER
vice through without change Of cars.
For rates, Pullman reservations, and all
other information. apply to
III. NJ. BOYKIN,
Passenger Agent.
&6 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
(. 5. MINISTER VI. w. RANSOM.
He II in Washington for n Few
Days Visit.

WASHINGTON. d. G.. January D.
Speculation NJ. w Ransom. United
States Minister TO Mexico. who has been
al his home. in North Carolina for some
ten days. arrived here tonight. He VIII
visit the State Department. remain here
three or four days. return TO North
Carolina. and then come back here to at
tend the meeting OF the National Demo-
cratic Committee on the 18th instand.
The Minister il in excellent health, and
IS highly pleased with his mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

at $50 O'Clock this evening in the rooms
on the first noor Of the home of the vir-
sinIa Historical Society. instead Of IN
the hall Of the House Of Delegates. a.
was stated on the cards sent out an
nouncing the meeting. The annual reports
of the president and treasurer os the as
ISOLATION will be read. and there will bs
other interesting features to the proceed
iugs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
New Reed Rules Being Made.

WASHINGTON, II. C.. January g.
The Republican members Of tie House
Committee on Rules had long session
IN Speaker Reeds room to-day The time
was devoted TO a consideration OF the
rules of the Fifty-rrst Congress, under
which the House Is working. and TO such
changes as are now necessary. Thess
changes, il is said. will not be material
When the work shall have been finished
the amended rules will be submitted 10
the Democratic members OF the commit
tee and then reported to the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

A meeting OF the Councils special COM
mittee on a new city jail was held at the
City Hall last evening for the purpose
of considering what property Of the city
should be sold In order TO raise the ne
son. The committee discussed the mat
ter at some length In an informal way
and decided TO recommend 70 the Council
again the disposition of the Clark Spring
land and the Seabrooke Warehouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

The Virginia Business College, Rich
mond. Va, and the Southern Business
University Lynchburg. Va. are under
one management
The students Of these Institutions make
daily transactions with each other
through the United States mails. and re-
cord them in their books.
Banking and general Office training q
special feature. The eniire course Is prac-
ticaI from start TO hnish."
shorthand and Typewriting "a speciality.
Students fitted for lucrative positions In
the shortest possible time.
Young men. young ladies'. boys. ard
middle aged person wishing 10 mstricuiare
Will call at the presidents once. at SIS
and SCI east Broad street. on and after
January 3D.
Persons wishing to board students viii
call and leave rates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
Change In Schedule, r., y. 4 p. n. n.
january z, 1896.

On January 7th there Will oe several
changes In the schedule or the accommo-
dation trains between Elbs and Ashland.
On the 9th the famous New York ana
Florida Special. composed entirely or
Pullman vestibuled-. drawing-room-,
sleeping library. and dining-cars, Will
be placed In service. leaving RichmonS
daily except Mondays at $50 A NJ. for
Washington. Baltimore. Philadelphia, ami
New York. No extra fare othcr than
regular Pullman charges. Consult time
table In another column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

tin. Mitchell OF Wisconsin, Murphy,
Roach ve~t. Voorhees,, walthall, and
Wetmore-27.
Nays-Messrs. Allen. Baker, Burrows
Butler. Cameron. Carter. Chandler Clark,
Davis. Elkins, Frye. Dubois, Jones OF
Nevada, Kyle. Mcbride. Mantle. Nelson
PETER. Perkins. Pettigrew, Proctor. Pugh'
Shoup. Squire, Teller, and Warren-zo
House of Representatives.
The House reassembled to-day. under the
arrangement heretofre announced by MI
Dingiey. merely for the purpose OF ad-
tourning until next Monday.
Speaker Reed announced that ne mao
signed the bill to accept the ram hatan-
din, and then. at 1905. on motion OF MI
Henderson, the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
Bowler Impeachment Proposition.

WASHINGTON, d. c, january g.
Nr' Boatner, OF Louisiana, to-day offered
In the House resolution locking 10 the
impeachment OF Comptroller Bowler. OF
The Treasury, for refusing TO execute the
laws OF Congress- in the matter OF pay
u,ents for sugar bounty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

Having removed to our old stand. y7
east Broad street. we shall be pleased
10 see all our old friends and those who
contemplate buying Furniture. We have
a full and complete stock Of everything
In the Furniture line, which we offer
on the most liberal terms ior cash, or
on our popular instalment plan
HASKELL & HATTON,
2V east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
GoIa Reserve, sGf.7ef 900.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January a.
The Treasury gold reserve stands to-day
~ ia noon. with all reported Withdrawals
out. at s6l. l.7sl.0oo. The Withdrawals at
New York to-day were sl.00000 for ex-
port-unofiicially reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04
uovemcut. Of w.r.h,..

WASHINGTON. d. c.. January a.
The coast-defence ship Amphitrite ar
way from Norfolk to Key West. where
she will relieve the Cincinnati OF the
duty OF watching for Cuban flibusterers
The Boston arrived at San Francisco
Magdelena bay yesterday. The Alliance
arrived at Barbados January LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

There has been change In the place
FOR holding the annual meeting Of the
Association for the Preservation OF vir-
sinis Anfiouitlea- The body vill convene
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

For good. safe Investment examine
into the features Of the Fuliy-Psid, per
cent. Stock OF the Mutual Guarantee
Bui.diag and Loan Association. lois east
Main street. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

nothing excels the Fuliy-PaId Stock of
the Mutual Guarantee Building and Loan
Association, 1913 east Main street. Rich
mond. Va. Seven per cent. guaranteed.
with a further participation In the profits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

Have you heard Dr. Henry and seen
him hypnotize subjectsy Come 10 the
Theatre to-day al 2:o O'Clock or Al $50
O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

.sBsowxs BsoxruIAL rn0cass' are sxceilsos
for ne relief Of Hoarsepsss ~ Sore nroes
Tier ere sxessdinsiy elective csn~'ee
World, Locdon. Eng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

Have you heard DIR. Henry and seen
him hypnotic subjects? Come 10 the
Theatre to-day at z2o o'clock or at S:Ss
o'cOck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

DR. Henry will deliver his lectures on
"Hypnotism' at 2:30 and $50 o'clock
today
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

DR.. Henry will deliver his lectures on
"Hypnotism" at 2:30 and $50 o'clock
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

There Is no doubling the efficacy OF
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. It cures every
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-04

For Weak Women.
Horsfofd's Acid Phosphate.
II soothes and feeds the nerves, heips
digestion. and imparts strength.