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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
IL Has Reached No Decision, He
porfs TO Contrary Notwithstanding.

III
ports 10 Contrary Notwithstanding.
WASHINGTON. March a.-Secretary
Malett Provost, OF the Venezuelan COM
mission. this afternoon issued the follow
ing statement:
During the past week, reports have
been industriously circulated to the eHect
that the commission has reached de-
cision with reference 10 the boundary
question favorable to Venezuela. This
having been denied the report has been
circulated in another form. and 1t IS
now asserted that while the commission
as a body has reached no such conclusion,
the commissioners individually entertain
the Views referred to.
1T must be evident to all that so long
as anything remains to be examined and
considered. the commissioners are not
in a position 10 form an opinion respect
ing the merits OF the controversy. AS
a matter of fact, neither the commission
nor the individual commissioners are as
vet in possession of all the evidence.
The papers presented by Venezuela are
but O part of what has been promised.
The blue-book of the British Govern
ment, while remarkably full and detailed.
does not include all the documents which
may be adduced in support of its con-
tentions. The commission has not. and
will not. limit itself TO the consideration
of what those two governments may
present; II has been engaged upon in
dependent lines OF inquiry, and will con-
tirue 10 follow those lines until all its
sources OF information shall have been
exhausted. Then. and not until then, will
it be in q position TO form any opinion
or TO make any report"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

strengthen the businessmen OF the CITY,
and make them work in unison. Larse
manufacturing establishments would DC
secured. and the amount OF business now
done In Manchester would be prousn'
before the commercial world In inucn
more forcible manner. Many express
themselves as earnestly favoring an nm
mediate organization. claiming that IL
is essential to the protection OF Mah-
chester's business interests
IN THE CHURCHES.
The daily Lenten services at Meade
Memorial church are being very largey
attended. and the short sermons by the
rector, the Rev. Mr.. Dennis, are listened
to With great interest. Mr.. Dennis VIII
preach ar both services to-day. Mr.
Thurston Cardozo will sing a solo at the
morning service, and Mr.. W. J. Garvens
in the evening.
At Clopton-Street Baptist church this
evening, in connection with the Missionary
Society OF the church, the fifteenth anni-
versary Of the Sunday school will be cele-
brated. The programme promises 10 be
one of the most interesting that has been
rendered for some time. Ii will consist
OF solos, duets, singing by the church
choir, and several Of the young people
OF the church and of Manchester VIII
take part The Clopton-Street male quar-
tette will also render a selection. Ser
vices will commence at O'Clock.
At 800 o'clock there will be a meeting
OF the Church Aid Society Of the West
End Methodist church. Rev. J. W. StiH
will make an address, and Mr.. Anderson
will give some OF his humorous reading.
An excellent musical programme has also
haa II q A
the pastor will preach especially TO young
men.
At half past O'Clock the young people
of Central Methodist church will meet
to organize a junior Epworth league.
This league will embrace only those who
are under IA years of age. Quarterly con-
ference on Monday night.
There will be regular services held at
all of the churches to-day.
BRIEF ITEMS.
The Hastings Court of Manchester, after
a brief session yesterday morning, in
which Only chancery matters were con-
sidered, adjourned for the term.
Mr.. W. Hay Garnett was the counsel
in the Mann s. Valentine appeal case.
which was before the Hastings Court
Friday morning.
ID. r. Deadman was arrested yesterday
evening by officer Smith for not paying
taxes on a wagon.
Mr.. r. c. Coalter, who has been visiting
his sister. Mrs. Henry Walden, of this city.
returned to his home. in King William
county, yesterday.
Mr.. w. J. Burton, Jr., who Is employed
at the Dunlop Mills. has been called to
Stafford county on account OF the death
of his father.
An enthusiastic meeting of Friendship
Lodge, No. 20. Pythlans. was held Friday
night Another important meeting will
be held next Friday night.
Mr.. l.. Wells. Of Chesterfield Court.
house, was In the city to-day.
Miss Claude Williams, OF Lynchburg. Is
visiting at the Fifth-Street church par.
sonage.
Mr. Philip Cogbill was in the city this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
OLD PoiNr COMFORT.
The Ball Cranks-The FIeet-Per-
sonaI Notes.

The Ball Cranks-The FIeet-Per-
sonaI Notes.
OLD POINT COMFORT. VA, March
A.-(Special. 1.-The arrival OF the Phillles
at the Soldiers Home grounds has start
ed the ball cranks in this section, who
are getting together for the coming sea-
son. The Artillery-School nine, which Is
one OF the strongest amateur mines IN
the State. went over this afternoon to
play a practice game with the visitors.
The feet has been rather quiet the
past week. On Tuesday morning the
Raleigh Joined the squadron, and the
Montgomery went 10 sea for two days
target-practice. Wednesday morning the
blue jackets from the New York and
Columbia, with the band OF the flag
ship, came ashore and spent two hours
in a practice march across the creek
The morning was clear and crisp. and
the boys enjoyed their outing.
Captain Adrian s. Pathewus, OF the
medical department, who was stationed
here some four or five years ago. ar
rived with his wife on a visit Thurs
day.
The following Richmonders have regis
tered at the Hygeia Hotel during the
week: Mrs. T.. G.. Cannon, J. T. Law
less. Preston Cooke, w. J. Leake. Miss
Clare Bevine, George i. Christian and
wife, j. c. Dame. Mrs. John Shaw,
A. G.. Hancock and wife. II. B. Fr.sch-
korn and wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
SERIOUS CHARGES MADE.
Reported Ineiiiciency on the Part OF
Mint officials.

WASHINGTON, March a.-There are
serious charges pending against United
States mint officials In New Orleans OF
inefticiency and neglect OF duty. These
charges are contained in report of Mr..
Cabeh Whitehead, Of the Mint Bureau at
Washington, who recently made an ex-
animation OF the mint at New Orleans.
His report has been referred by Mint
Director Preston TO Secretary Carlisle.
who viii no doubt take an early oppor-
tunity of laying the same before the
President, as the superintendent, melteI
and rehner, coiner and assayer are all
presidential appointments. A copy OF the
report was sent 10 Superintendent Cade
some days since. who was authorized to
ghow the same TO the other officers of
the mint, and his attention was particu-
larly called to the law and reguiations
governing the attendance of officers ana
other employees. The New Orleans mint
was closed last November, but opened
again for silver coinage February lst last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Portsmouth Daughters of the Con-
federucy.

Chapter 80. Portsmouth United Daugh-
ters OF the Confederacy, held a meeting
Friday There were present Mrs. Sallie
Magruder Stewart, president; Mrs.
Martha f. Ashton, vice-president; Miss
Virginia Griffin, recording secretary; Mrs.
Alice IL. Jenkins, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Rebecca Marshall Nash, treasurer.
A constitution was adopted, four new
members were elected, and an advisory
committee was appointed, as follows:
Colonel w. II. Stewart. Major ]. +.
Crocker, Captain William II. Murdough,
Colonel II. c. Hudgins. and Colonel 4. Il.
Griffin. The duty OF these gentlemen VIII
be to make arrangements for attending
the reunion at Richmond on 30th OF June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
eo,ernment Armor-PIate Makinr.

WASHINGTON. $arch q --g'ht sf.lste
COMMITTEES on Naval Affairs continued is
hearings on the bill OF Senator smith,
which proposes the establishment OF fac
tory by the government for the manufac-
ture OF it's own armor-plate. Those VINO
appeared were Lieutenant-Commander
Rodgers. who represents the government
at the Bethlehem works, and Commander
Horace Elmer. representing the govern
ment at the Carnegie armor-plate-works
Both Of these naval officers testified as
10 the cost Of producing armor, but made
no statements as TO the advisability or
inadvisabillty of the governments under
taking the work on its own account
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
AMERICAN TOBACCO co.
Conference with 81. Louis Concerns
Truce Effected, Ii L. Believed.

ST. LOUIS. MO-. March 2i.-Since yes
terday. Lewis Ginter and John Pope. OF
the American Tobacco Company. have
been in conference with local members
of antitrust concerns. and II is believed
a truce has been effected. From an ap-
parently reliable source Il is intimated
that the trust has made an offer to pur-
chase the local cigarette plants, and in
addition to take a certain grade Of plug
tobacco off the market, practically aban-
doning the pIug-tobacco trade in this dis
trict. In return they want the assurance
OF the antitrust concerns that the manu-
facturt Of antitrust cigarettes will cease.
Messrs. Pope and Ginter left for the East
to-day. All parties refuse to give any in
formation on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
FRANCE FOLLOWS our EXAMPLE.
Monetary Legislation, Statistics
TouehinG Precious Metals, Etc.

WASHINGTON, March I.-The Trea'
surv Department Is informed that the
French Government have recently adopt
ga the method pursued by Director Pres
ton. OF the United States Mint, OF send
ing through the Department of state 10
the representatives OF the United states
in foreign countries series OF interroga-
tories covering the monetary legislation
statistics OF the coinage and production
OF precious metals. imports ana exports,
and consumption In the arts OF gold ana
silver by the countries TO when tney are
accredited, by which plan much Valuable
information has been obtained, py thc
United EtateA --.-.---.-.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
THOUSANDS KILLED AT ooRFA.
Agitation Among Albanians-sIassa-
ere of Christians Feared.

CONSTANTINOPLE, March H.-Sir
Phillip Currie, the British Ambassador.
has received a telegram from British Vice
Consul Fitzmaurice, stating that 5000 per-
sons were killed at Oorfa, In the recent
disturbances at that place.
1t is reported that an agitation Of
AlbanIans is In progress on the frontier
Of Montenegro, and a massacre OF Chris
tlans is feared. The Montenegran Gov
ernment has forwarded the note to NJ.
Nelidoff. the Russian Ambassador here.
calling Russla's attention 10 the situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Larger Margin of Deposits.

WASHINGTON. March 2l-Secretary
Carlisle has recently issued orders al
lowing United States banks OF deposits
a larger margin of United States de-
posits on the same amount Of United
States bonds than heretofore. Under
this ruling. government deposits have
Increased during the past week about
81. 800 600. The government Is absolutely
secured. as heretofore. in all it's dealings
with national banks designated as United
States depositorles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
BAY-LINE STEAMER ALABAMA.
"Pride OF the Chesapeake" Practi-
cnIIy n New Ship.

cnIly n New ship.
BALTIMORE, MD, March A.-The
steamer Alabama, which has been under
going repairs. was put in commission to-
day, and took her place in the feet Of
the Baltimore Steam-Packet Company
Uhe ''old Bay-Line'O.
During the three months she spent In
the docks the vessel was entirely over
hauled and reftted. Extensive alterations
were made in the saloons, cabins. and
state-rooms, while the electric-plant and
engines were carefully surveyed and i'm
proved The pride OF the Chesapeake"
as she Is popularity known. left tonight
on the regular trip to Old Point and
Norfolk.
The Georgia, sister ship. will go out
of commission in few days, for survey
and general overhauling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
,sn.a,xe and Cromer In Harmony.

LONDON. March IA dispatch TO the
Globe from Cairo says the Khedive and
Lord Cromer. the British Diplomatic
Agent. are working together In perfect
harmony as regards everything connected
with the Dongola expedition. The Khedive
delivers vigorous and patriotic speeches
g., all danarttng troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
SewfoundIanders Destitute.

HALIFAX, n. s., March IA Dispatch
from ST. Johns. y. r., to-day says sixty
families living in and around Br.gus are
renorted 20 be in a destitute condition.
ana ON the verge OF starvation. Their
nrichbors are unable to supply them witt
soo3 and their condition is described as
hoartrendlug.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
THE RELEASE OF WALLER.
IL Took Place n Month Ago-A
Pulling story.

WASHINGTON, March H.-Secretary
Olney said to-day that he could not un-
derstand the basis for the story from
Paris, published to-day. that John L.
Waller had been released yesterday from
prison. es Waller was released last
month. Walters relatives here say he Is
in England. a dispatch stating that Wal
ler was still IN prison was published In
American papers about week ago The
statement that Waller was released yes
terday probably arose from the formal
exchange Of notes between Ambassador
Eustls and the French Ministry for For
elgn Affairs, closing the Waller incident.
Waller was released just one month ago
to-day. and the State Department was
promptly notified by cable Of the fact by
Mr. Eustis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
r,. ,.pry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK. March 2i.--The dry-goods
,arret closed the week without any
h-eak in previous quotations. There were
hut few buyers In attendance. and spot
trade was slow throughout whist man
orders were OF about an average char
aCfaF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

HUDSON, MICH. March 1.-Rev T.
n cotton died this morning from the ef-
fects OF a paralytic-stroke He was Is
years old, and DISTINGUISHED congrsga-
tional divine. He graduated from Yale
in lSa, with high honorA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Ex-GOv. HOLLADAY PARALYZED.
And Is I'm "a Critical Condition at
His Home In winchester.

sTAUNTON, VA, March H.-(SpeciaD
News Is received here that Ex-Governor
Holiday Is in a critical condition at his
home. in Winchester. Several days ago
this gallant Confederate soldier and ex-
Governor was paralyzed. 1t is a total
paralysis of the right side, from which
hangs that empty sleeve. speaking with
mute eloquence OF his soldlerly courage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

mistake and play into the hands Of our
opponents II they fail 10 take the POSI-
ton / have suggested"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Tk Weather.
- wAsH&eros. March 2i.-Fors-
IrnuWlcast for Virginia: Increasing
0''o0' cIoudiness. possibly with showers
in northern portion warmer

tllUlIWchst iOf
0''o'' cloudiness. possibly with showers
in northern portion; warmer
weather south westerly winds.
North Carolina and South Carolina:
Fair and warmer weather; southerly
winds.
An area of high pressure Is central on
the South Atlantic coast, extending north
ward TO New England, and westward, to
Texas.
The weather remains clear In the At
lantic and Gulf Coast districts.
For Sunday. increasing cloudiness Is
indicated for the Middle and North At
lantic States. possibly with showers In
the more northern portions.
The weather will remain fair throughout
the South. and be partly cloudy. with lit
tie rain or snow, in the West.
The cold wave will extend TO the west
ern portion OF the Lake regions. the
lower Ohio and central Mississippi valleys,
and the central districts of the West.
1t will be warmer on the Middle and
North Atlantic coast. and slightly warmer
In the lower Mississippi Valley. and the
East Gulf States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The wEArHzs IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear and fair. The skies at midnight
were cloudless.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-29
GIRLS NOVEL TASK.
Trying to Save the Lives of Two Muir.

Trying to Save the Lives of Two Muir
4 ~. g. ..aE" derers. .
F. A 13-year-old girl petitioning Kansas
City business men to sign a request to
Governor Stone to save the lives of two
negroes was novel sight witnessed at
Kansas City. She was Bessie Howe, and
|sshe lad voluntarily started her endeavors
in behalf Of Pollard and Harris, who had
murdered an Italian in a saloon row, whom
the governor had refused to grant fur
ther respite and for whom their lawyers
had apparently given up hope. Tho girl
appeared at the office Of Lawyer Hugh
Roberts, attorney for the condemned men,
before he had arrived in the morning.
"Iwant to do something for those men, r."
she said. II don't think they ought to
hang. There does not seem to be anybody
trying to help them, and that's why I am
here" y e ... 8 4
The youthful pleader nervously watched
tho surprised lawyer for a moment after
delivering the above, then continued: II
want you to write me petition and I'll
get thousands Of people to sign 1t before
Friday morning. Ill just make the gov
ernor commute their sentence. Hurry,
please. can't waste any time"
Miss Howe could not be argued out Of
her.inte ntion. She was stubborn In her
purpose; and at last, armed with a petit
| tion, left the office triumphantly. The pc
tition was vigorously circulated In the city
hall and up and down the business streets,
nearly every man she met furnishing the
coveted signature. She worked inoessant.
! ~, and late in the day she had displayed
her petition filled with names, her face
beaming with joy.
| Bessie Howe was one Of a number Of Wis.
itors who saw the prisoners during the
past Washington Star.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-29
Only one Girl In That Glass For Anybody

Only One Girl In That Glass For Anybody.
Mrs. Luella Wilcox st. Clair, president
Of Christian college, Columbia, Mo-, re-
Gently requested all the members Of the
GLASS which will graduate this year to state
briefly in writing their principal purpose
In life. A number Of interesting answers
resulted. Ten Of the girls replied that u
was their principal desire to obtain further
education, especially In art and music.
Three prefer quiet life at home, that they
may be comfort to their parents In their
declining years. One desires to be q mis-
sionary. One prefers career as physi-
cian, and the highest ambition Of another
young lady IL to be hospital nurse.
. Thr0 girls stated that It was their Wish
to tr,ss 81 as much a. possible. Only one
admitted that marriage was her principal
purpose in life. Several Of the replies
were written In poetry. Chicago Times
Herald. gs2 .52 fs5r .4.2 E#2ss
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-29
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Bishop Taylor Of Africa has been re-
tired by the Methodist conference.
" The German government has abridged
the constitutional right Of petition.
The first carload of this years crop Of
oats has been received at Kansas City. 4
Loren Fletcher was renoniinated for
congress from the Fifth Minnesota dis
trict.
It is said that the president has made
up his mind to veto the river and b.
Dor bill. III b /.
The attorney general Of Wisconsin is
proceeding against the sash, door aca
blind trust. .@sr.s !.
st. Paul police raidcd number Of
opium joints and captured sev---al COM
plete outfits. ~ ~ =
It is reported that Dan Stuart intends
to purchase part of Padre Island, near
Corpus Christi. f.@
South Dakota free silver Democrats
decided not to send a contesting delega-
ton to Chicago.
A North Dakota man committed sui
eide in Chicago rather than return to
the morphine habit.
Cinnamon counterfeit American sill
yer dollars in their own country and
put them in circulation on the Pacific
\ coast.
President Cleveland has denied re-
quest Of the senate for correspond nce on
the treatment Of American citizens in
Cuba.
Senator Daniel Of Virginia has an
nounced unequivocally that he will not
support Cleveland if nominated for an.
\ other term.
Miss Nellie Robinson, the young
woman who wanted McKinley to make
Z her . notary public, has at last got her
case for mandamus before the supreme
y court.
A Populist member from Alabama in
troduced resolution in the house for
( the impeachment Of President Cleve-
land, but the house squelched him al
most unanimously.
Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau, the
noted theatrical managers, have as
signed. It is said their grand opera ven-
lures made money, but theatrical COM
binations lost heavily. X.
General John Echols, receiver and
general manager Of the Chesapeake,
Ohio and Southwestern railroad Of Ken.
lucky and president Of the National
j Valley bank Of Staunton, KY, is dead.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-29
The British Safety Principle Improves
and Applied in America by 49,
the FIDELITY MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

In Britain Life Insurance from two to three times older than it
in America. It is recognized distinct While the
Britain system good stood the test of nearly three centuries
The safety features adopted by the Fidelity known the Fouse
System is superior. It assumes:
FRsTThat values of real astae railroad securities
Of all kinds cannot be fixed guaranteed by
fatal sovency represented
securities the value Of which huctuates uncen not fixed
guaranteed by law. .S ~.
SEcoND-That the interest proportion
principle absurdn practice to fix by law the value Of policies
based rate with penalty attached That the
through depreciation of declines rate of
ere becomes the must stop business and into
the hands of receiver. .,E .a... JILL.
THIRDThat the past furnishes the best
possible basis determining the future COST and that life
should collect in advance from policy
holders than shows to oena
them to discharge their obligations. ~ ~4
FoURTHTha there be absolute security afforded under
policy contract both and amount payable theeunder
fixed and to meet variable
policy for definite collects based past
experience and the right through it's afey
clause call upon members to make goodany impairment of its
mortuary fund This in addition afording large saving
PAYABLE advance the
and renders the security absolute.
THEREFoREThe Fidelity Mutual Life Association is old
assessment the usual of the
term. It embraces the strong points Of boh whilst eliminating
their weaknesses against the
refuaton Of haphazard rates.
the world record of seventeen years magnificent
business ratio of assets liability showing surplus strength
than that Of other with of the greatest
pocturin head, desirable Of
policies ncontesbe nontoetab and equitable surrender
dress.
j. W. CLOSE, District Agent,
W. A. CRAWFORD Manager Minnesota Department. Minneapolis
Mimi.