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The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

FOR SALE-New brick house. II Iarpe rooms
= and bath, 3 rooms ensuite on first floor,
not and cold water, set tubs in laundry, best
hot water heat, best location western bart of
dat. possession. W. H. WALDRON s. Co.
$50 Middle ST. ooi
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

&EA SHORE HOTEL for sale or lease. good
~ patrona4e year round. pleasure steamers
land on premises, elegant ocean views, annual
income $4,000 net, proprietor has large PROT
erfy in West requiring fun attention, will ex-
change Motel for Portland properly. Good
CO., $50 Middle ST. 2o-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

DOR SALE-A parlor stove, very cheap.
and Green streets, n Deerlng Centre AL
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

"ANTED--A girl for general house work,
w who has had:scme experience with CHI
dren. Apply between IL and and and z,
1O4 OAK STREET 141
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

MONEY TO LOAN-On first or second
lA mortgages on real estate, stocks,
bonds, life Insurance policies, or any good
securities; notes discounted at low rate of
interest. !. P. BUTLER, 4S3 Exchange street,
up one fight. nov7-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

WANTED-Smart man with $500 to $1,000 to
w buy half interest in business paying
$1,000 yearly If you have yeo the money n yr and
ING, 1sl fremont street. Boston, Mass. 9-g
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

On mortgages for long or short time. Parties
Wishing to build, or to borrow money Oh real
estate SECURITY can obtain funds on favorable
terms. SCARBOROUGH BROS. & CO.. SO Ia
Exchange Street. aug5dtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-20

o. n to $40 weekly, paid to agents who
eDlO will anvass for Juvenile Christmas
Books. Call or address, MRS. j. H. LIBBY,
Scarboro Beach, Me-, State Agent. 1911
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

coinage Of silver as a separate PROPOSE
ton was one thing and as presented by
the revolutionary methods OF the Senate.
Il was another thing
one ounce OF gold, he said would buy
I'm the open market thirty-two ounces OF
silver. The bald proposition presented
by this substitute was that sixteen
ounces of silver were equal to one ounce
OF gold u would seem that such state
mcnt In an assemblage Of intelligent
men would carry It's own rcfutation.
Mr.. Dalzelrs conclusion was that what
coinage OF silver. but more revenue
through its custom-houses. Applause)
This concluded the debate. which had
occupied nearly two weeks Of the time
OF the House. and the previous quos-
ton was ordered The following pairs
were announced, the first-named being in
favor Of the Senate substitute: McDear-
mon and WOOdman. Pickler and Adams
Of Pennsylvania; Stallings and Leonard,
Kyle. ana Russell. OF Connecticut: Pep
delton and Hawley, Cobb OF Alabama,
and Powers; Howard and Eddy.
Tho vote shows that Mr. Crisp was able
TO carry with him all but three Of the
eleven representatives. from Georgia-
Lawson and Russell alicning themselves
with Turner against free coinage
The hour Of o'clock having arrived.
the House, under the rule. took recess
until 8 O'Clock tho cvoniry -cssion 10
he for the consideration OF private PEN
sion bills only.
The Senate was rot I'm session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
INCREASE or THE NAVY.
We VIII soon Compete with Great
Vritnfn i'm Warship Building.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February "A
Secretary Herbert to-day attended the
meeting OF the House Committee on Ma
val Affairs. The session lasted two hours
and half and was held with closed
doors Secretary Herbert brought with
him formidable array Of statisucS pear
ing upon the different phases OF war
snip building, which enabled nun 10 an
sWer with promptness the queries ad-
dressed 10 him by the severa. members
present. The only subject under discus
sion was that relating 10 an increase oil
one proposition laid down by Secretary
Herbert. which was fortified by facts and
figures was that war vessels can be con-
structed more Cheaply in the United
States to-day than In Germany or
France. The opinion was expressed that
within few years the continuedly de-
creasing cost OF material. with the supe-
ror skill OF the American mechanic,
would enable us TO compete with Great
Britain on even terms.
He was asked why the British could build
shiDs cheaper than the Americans.
He replied that the cost OF construction
I'm America is ~ per cent less than II was
when the recODstrucuOn OF the navy be-
gan. but the British enjoyed an advan-
tage In having more plants. containing
larger number OF employees and 40
result OF their long service, under better
discipline Moreover. the competition was
greater, which was IN itself an important
factor in the expense OF ship-hpldng.
IL was suggested 10 Secretary Herbert
that another reason might be found I'm
the fact that the larger the ship the less,
relatively, was the cost OF construction.
Upon one subject Secretary Herbert eX-
pressed himself with much force. lie
spoke Of the ships under subyentlOn.
which IN time OF war IL was intended TO
transform into swift commerce-destroy
ers. Re referred particularly TO the Pa
ris, the New York. and other vessels Of
their class Unfortunately. he said, we
had no reserve guns with which TO arm
these splendid nautical creations He
strongly impressed upon the committee
the necessity Of appropriations for that
purpose.
He spoke OF the importance of tncreas-
ING the force Of enlisted men, and also
advocated coast-defence vessels.
Secretary Herbert spoke I'm uassng Of
the great offensive and defensive Guali-
ties Of the battleshps Of the indiana
class. and showed that as fighting ma
chimes they are not surpassed by the bat
tleships Of any Of the nayies Of the
world Class for class, he asserted our
ships are the equal Of any aioat
He added that the Navy Department
would be glad to have as many new
ships as Congress was willing to give it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
BUSINESS coNFrDrvcE GROWING.
This In Spite of the Adverse Infiu-
cncPs.

cncPS.
NEW YORK, February 1f-Messrs. r.
G. Dun & co. will say tomorrow in their
weekly review Of trade.
The liabilities I'm failures for the first
week Of February were $i079CS0. against
s2."9.&0 last year In manufacturing they
were &312.253 against s1z33S last year.
ana Sl3.iNl2 In 1921. ana I'm trading they
were H.f2G iZ7, against M.93i.S94 last year,
and {2.lsj.5Sj in 1894
The failures for the week have been
81 in the United States against 20 last
year.
The weather Sun hlnders business. and
so DO the continued ciosaness Of money
and the prolonged inaction Of Congress:
but confidence increases There is "A little
more demand for some manufactured pro-
ducts. Exports improve with the yield
ing prices or staples, and for the week
from New York exceed las years 20 per
cent. while the imports have increased u
per cent
Pig-iron at the East and at Chicago
has not advanced, southern competition
continuing AZ prices so low thar several
Alabama furnaces have stopped. but
l}fssemer IS q shade lower at PittsDJrg.
The demand for plates sheets. and wire
nails continues fairly good. and there are
more orders for raiirOad-cars and bar
IRON a Chicago, but no further sales Of
rails appear. and The demand for finish
ed prOdrct keeps but about per cent.
Of the capacity employed The coke out
put is again much reduced Copper Is
shade firmer. while tin and lead are not
active and unchanged.
The demand for boots and shoes Is still
disappointing. Some makers get good or
ders for wOmen's light shoes. but others
scarcely any. and Boston shipments thus
far are q per cent less than last year
Textile work shows lftte change
though the cut I'm print-clOths and gene
raj concessions in brown and beached
staples. averaging for the whole list
duced more buying. which the known
accumulation Of goods ahead Of demand
has hindered. Many mills are reporting
great profits last year from the rise OF
cotton, but the prospect of a larger crop
this year does not promise a repetition
of such gains. Though goods still average
127 per cent. above their lowest point a
year ago cotton Is now 4 per cent.
higher than II was then.
The sales of wool have been small for
two weeks Of February. but the higher
prices abroad. sustained by the heavy
shipments Of goods TO this country, in
cline holders Of wool here 10 make no
concessions. 90 THAI manufacturers have
the more difficulty In meeting competi-
tion.
Cotton receipts. at this season never
large stil indicate a supply for the cur
rent crop year. including stocks brought
over. much i'm excess Of tho worlds needs,
SO that the prospect OF increased acreage
has the more power 10 depress prices.
the We k The exports In January We're
566 less than last wear, though
prices were 50 per cent. higher.
The CloariEgs for the week. l04speT
cent large than last year, are 2I7
per cent less than IN 1893
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
Our Last Offer.

The demand for OUR HEROES AND
OUR FLAGS" souvenir picture still con-
tlnues.
This is to notify our subscribers that
we will discontinue our present offer after
the 2lst instant. so that those who desire
TO obtain this momento OF the Lost Cause
should send in their orders promptly.
After the date above named we win be
willing to furnish the picture to those de-
string 1t. but the price will be 25 cents. in
stead OF 10.
Cut out the round coupon you Will
find on the first page OF the Dispatch. and
when you have THREE OF DIFFERENT
DATES present them with 10 cents at
our counter and you will receive the pic
ture. II you wish It sent by mail. for
ward us. in addition to the three coupons
and 10 cents, 2-cent postage-stamp.
n. B.-Be sure to address
COUPON DEPARTMENT..
The Dispatch Office.
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
Funeral OF Rev. Mr., Christian.

Park Place church was filed at noon
Yesterday, when the last sad rites wero
held over the remains OF Rev William H.
christian. Rev. Or w. g.. Starr conduct
ed the services. assisted by Bishop Gran
bery and Rev. Mr. Potts, pastor OF the
church. The Centenary choir, assisted by
captain Frank Cunningham, sang. "Abide
Nltn Me and Bishop Granbery offered
a fervent and tender prayer.
Dir. Starr. who was first licensed ia
preach by Mr. Christian. preached the
funeral sermon, from Luke XII, 81 He paid
high tribute 10 Mr.. Christians character
as man and preacher. and said that
though the summons was sudden .his
faithful servant of God was ready 10 20.
Mrs. Cloves and Captain Cunningham
each sang a solo, and as the procession
passed out, the choir sang. Lead. Kindly
Light"
The interment was at Hollywood.
Among the floral offerings was beautt-
ful design. Gates Mar" a tribute from
THE Christian Band" OF Central church.
Manchester. which was instituted by Mr.
Christian and named for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
FAvORITES At 4 DISCOUNT.
George W. Wins the Miie Hancicnp
AZ New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. February IA
Cool clear weather. a heavy track. and
an attendance OF $500 marked to-days
sport. The sticky going caused quite
a good deal Of scratching. but the card
offered was an attractive one. and il
brought out heavy speculation, In which
fayOrites were az discount, however,
only ore scoring out
The mile handicap was tho feature OF
the day. George ". a long shot. beat
that worked the crowd up TO fever heat.
The first race had poor start but
the favorite. La Grande. had little chance
when the flag fell, as had Ferryman.
and as both finished close up AT the end.
where Newhouse proved the victor. there
was a good deal Of complaint
Ethel Farrell beat the two-year-olds
all the way In the second race. but the
favorite. Florence r.. I'm the third. failed
TO head Sauterne. VINO led all the way
The fifth event after a delay at the
post Of over half an hour. saw the favor
ite. Tom Donohue badly beaten by the
second choice. SpendOline.
The last event was run In the cleaning.
It being nearly dark as the horses
finished. Blackball and Wifi. the two
favoIites finished In the ruck Barney
ran out at the head Of the stretch when
First race-six furlongs selling New
house 97. CaywOod S 10 y won. Cochina
second Adah L. third. Time 1:21.
Second race-half a mile, selllng-Ethel
Farrell Ooi. Barrett I 10 81 won. Anger
second. Star Tobacco third Time, 80 "a.
Third race-one mile-Sauterne C96.
Scherer. TO u won, Florence Z. second,
Bitten third. Time, lA9 Ia.
Fourth race-one mile, handicap
George W. O03. Scherer Is TO u won,
lamboree second. Queen Bess third.
Time l:i9
Firth race-seyen furlongs. selling
Spendoline O10. Ham. 10 p won. Mckee
second, Joco Sot third. Time, l:25 "a;
man O07. Penn. 70 u won, John ID. Sc
cond, Springtime third. Time, 81 IA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
WENT TO THE CAKE-wALK.
Comment Growing Out of White
People Attending "a Negro Dance.

The fact that several OF the white em-
ployees OF the jefferson, including the
baker and some OF the chambermaids.
who came here from the North, attended
the cake-walk given az Odd-Fellows'
Hall. on north Third street. Wednesday
night. by number OF the negro walters
az the hotel has been the subject OF
good deal OF comment
Some OF the natives who participated
In the festivities have told rather sensa-
tional stories about the white people
dancing with the negroes, but these the
hotel employees deny. When the atten-
tion OF Mr.. Webster. one 0f the managers
or the Jefferson. was called yesterday
70 the report I'm circulation that the cham
bermaids danced with the walters he
said there was nothing In Il. from what
ne had been able 10 learn, beyond the
tact that some Of the girls attended the
cake-walk. through curiosity, and that
one OF them indiscreetly danced waltz
with the baker
Two police officers were called to the
nall soon after midnight 70 see that
there was no disorder. and one OF them
was approached by negro who asked if
there would be any harm In his escortng
one or the white ladies home The DO
hceman replied that such a thing would
not be allowed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
THE NEW GOVERNMENT BONDS.
They Sell nt 1I5 rs at the New York
Sinck Exchange.


Sfoci. Exchange.
NEW YORK. February 1.-THE new
government fours sold AZ rs rs at the
stock Exchange this morning. The Nor
gan syndicate, II is understood, have
hlled the market up. and small capitalists
who have been awarded bonds are trying
10 realize. This has tendency 10 weaken
prices.
Two million more bonds arrived at the
Sub-Treasury. making the total thus tar
SiOoo.000 Abou. one third Of this amount
has been delivered TO small bidders, VINO
have paid in full. None OF the large bid
ders have taken away any as yet.
Government officials say they have
hopes that the loan will turn out better
as far as the net gold is concerned. than
at first appeared likely. They base this
view on the character Of much Of the
gold that ls coming in which. they say,
clearly comes from what might be called
the boards OF banks a lot Of this gold
Is very much worn, and evidently has
not seen the Treasury for many years
Treasury officials say that the loan bids
fair TO clean up a large part OF the tioat-
ing gold supply in the country.
j. T. Morgan x Co have notified As
sisiant-Treasurer Jordan that within a
week their syndicate will turn ir. all
their gOd-that Is. $50 $4,000. The total re-
ceipts Of gold on bond account up to
the close Of business yesterday was f3,-
llS6Zl. There were considerable with
drawals to-day from the Sub-Treasury in
so 20 500 lots.
sub-Treasury officials understand that
this gold IS taken for the account Of
bullion-dealers. who In turn sell II AZ
small premium 10 successful bidders for
the new bonds. This does nOt apply 70
the syndicate, banks, ana insurance COM
panies. but 70 the bidders for small
amounts The bullion-dealers made heavy
Withdrawals from the Treasury, thinner
man x Forshay alone taking over a
million
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

used up yesterday by a rising vote. re-
ceived its death-bl0w to-day, when IL was
defeated by a recorded vote Of 2l5 to -.
Two Of the Virginia delegation Messrs.
Tucker and Turner-vOted with the ma
jority. Mr.. Tucker announcing that had
Mr.. Elicit, OF the Richmond District.
been present. he would have voted against
the substitute. The other members from
Virginia who were present were Messrs.
Jones, Tyler. McNennCy. Swanson. Otey,
Meredith, and Walker. all Of whom voted
for the free-sllyer bill.
The entire North Carolina delegation
was present. Mr. Settle ORcpubNcanl cast
his vote against the measure. and the
remaining eight members voted In its
favor
Representative Meredith introduced
bill to-day, the purpose Of which IS 70
exempt all duly-incorpOrate social clubs
in this city from the payment OF the usual
llquOr-liCense.
Mrs. Clarence T. BOykn. Of Richmond,
wife u Mr. Boykin OF the Dispatch stan,
u IN the city visiting friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
YELLOW-FEVER ~ CUBA.
4 Government Commission VIII In
vestigate It-Small-PoN.

HABANA. February s-A commission
has been named, and in a few days Will
undertake an investigation Of yellow
fever. The meteorological part viii be
conducted in this city. The commission
will be composed Of medical officers of the
army and navy, and prominent physicians
OF this city. The inquiry will be made
under the personal direction OF the sur
geOn-maiOr OF the army, and practical
results are expected.
While yellow-fever never Is absent
from this port and city Il seldom be
comes active before the middle OF March.
In May. June. July, and August II De,
material is here.
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.
MANZANILLO, CUBA, February g
In this city and in San Juan de Los
Remedies SMALLPOX in epidemic form IS
making great havoc. As usual, no pre-
cautions are taken, and the disease
spreads from point 10 point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
The Kentucky Deadlock.

FRANKFORT. KY, February Ito
dav'a ballot for senator resulted. Hunter,
So: Blackburn, 81; scattering. 3. Neces-
sary 10 a choice. 81.
The three boiling Republicans voted as
usual The scheme OF the Republicans for
continuous or additional ballOting to-day
failed because OF trouble in their own
ranks II is said Senator Rummons Gre
publican) informed the Republican lead
ers that he would not vote with them. In
view OF this the joint assembly was
nnlckly adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
The Qry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, February IA decidedly
favorable change ia the weather has help
ed spot business to-day 10 some extent,
and. with shipping operations coniuct ted
more actively than yesterday, the whole
sale-dry-go goods district has presented q
outward appearance. There are
considerable numbers OF buyers In town.
and enough have been operating to-day
10 put together fair aggregate trade
compared with the lately-preyalling dull
ness. The general tone OF the market is
gradually growing more cheerful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

meets Monday. promises &C uc snort
session.
There will be a meeting Of the Laurel
Literary aud Athletic Club next Friday
night. when the election of officers wiz
be held.
Messrs Jerome L. Fuller and Ralph
Holt left yesterday morning for Ports
mouth 30 attend the Young Mems Chris
tIan Association Convention, now In ses-
sion In that city.
Miss Embrey. OF Fredericksburg. Is quite
sick at the residence OF Mr. scott McRae.
on Twelfth street
Master Wyle Reams Is quite sick at his
home. on Cowardin avenue.
Mrs Thomas B. Pcasly II reported as
much improved.
Mr.. Robert B. Porter Is detained at
home by sickness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
Cleveland TO Arbitrate.

ROME. February H.-Baron Blanc.
Min ster OF Foreign Affairs, authorizes
fhs announcement that President Cleve-
Ia nd having decided 10 accept the posi-
ton OF arbitrator 10 settle the questions
i'm dispute between Italy and Brazil. a
protocol has been signed referring 10 his
arbitration all claims that are not ami
eabiy settled by the two country within
tv-o months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

The seaboard Airline has placed on
sale AT their passenger Office. No. &6
,e9st Main street; tickets 10 all points
South and Southwest.
baggage checked, and sleeping-car
reservation made on application to
H. VI. BOYKfN,
Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

NEW YORK. February 1l-John r.
Gentry. 2:03 81, the champion pacing
stallion OF The world. was sold this after-
noon az Madson-Square Garden for $3.50
To william Simpson. OF this city. The
Partnership OF Messrs. Holt 4 Scott. OF
The Alan ance Stock Farm. Graham, y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

Investigate our Fuii-Paid, per cent.
stock. Dividends payable semi-annualiy-
January and July.
THE UNITED BANKING AND BUILD
ING COMPANY,
S2l east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
The French Course.
Ncu Ticket Ofllce.

Registration begins February Is, 1895
Course opens February "a. 1896. at 205 east
Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
The Weather.
= WASHINGTON. February A.-Fors-
GLIR cast for Saturday:
| For Virginia and North Caro-
lima: Fair and warmer weather;


variable winds. becoming southerly.
The southwestern area OF high pres
sure has drifted slowly eastward. and
now covers the Gulf and South-Atlantic
States The storm area has advanced
southeastward from Alberta, and is now
central In Southern Minnesota II will
probably move To the Lake regions Sa-
turday The pressure has risen rapidly
on the Atlantic coast. and the New
England storm has passed of to the east
ward. A sudden and rapid rise In tenn
perature has occurrsd throughout the
Mississippi Valley. and the West. on
the Atlantic coast the temperature has
fallen 10 to Is degrees. Very little rain
or snow was reported Friday, and at
New Orleans the weather was clear.
For Saturday fair and warmer wealth.
er is indicated in all coast districts.
and in the Lower Mississippi and Ohio
valleys.
In the Lake regions there will be a
partial clOudiness, possibly with light
rain or snow in the northern portions. ac-
companled by rising temperature. II will
continue fair and warm In the South
west and partly cloudy I'm the North
west. probably with snow-nurries.
The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear and pleasant with falling tom
perature mt night.
80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

The THRoAr.--" BRows's BRONCHIAL Tso-
cuysp act directly on the organs OF the yoics.
They have an extraordinary effect In all dis-
orders Of the throat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
For Wakefutuess

Dr. A. NJ. Moore, Durham. y. C.. says;
IL find II OF great value in wakofulness
due to digestive disorders. and as a
general tonic"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

Right Worshpful Master William. f..
Turner. Grand Lecturer OF MasOns for
the state OF Virginia. Is III with erysipe-
Grace street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

You need not despair. Salvation OIL VIII
heal your burned arm without scar
y centa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15
CHEAP RATES.

To the Mnrdi Gras, New Orleans, La.
and Mobile, Ala, February ~ and
IL. 1896.
The Southern railway will place on
sale. February 18th 10 18th. inclusive, for
ths above occasion. round-trip tickets 10
New orleans, La. and Mobile. Ala. at
rate Of one frst-class fore, good TO return
within fifteen days from date OF sale.
&. w. CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
g2O east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-15

Before going on his lecturing tour Pro-
fessor Haslen win deliver another course
OF six weeks I'm FRENCH and GERMAN,
200 east Franklin street
The Evergreen and Holly Fairies Will
serve lunch to-day from " 10 o'clock
at the old Lee Camp Hail. on Broad street
between Sixth and Seventh, for tise
benefit OF the Baptist Young Peoples
Unions room OF the Qid Dominion Hos
rftaI