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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

and vel Alabama and Illinois made spen-
did records I'm 1885.
Allegheny made 1877 per cent. OF tne
total production Of Pennsylvania In isso.
The shenango and Mahoning valleys
also made remarkable gains In proouc-
ton In 1896 over 1894.
Five States made less pig-iron IN lS''
than In is3i-Connecticut. New Jersey
Georgia. Michigan. and Colorado.
The production OF Bessemer pig-iron IN
1896 was 5.62s,6i tons, against 3,ssoo'
tons In ls9i-an increase Of i.ss5,l5o tons.
The great increase in the total produc-
ton OF pig-iron In 1896 over 1891 was
largely caused by the extraordinary ue-
mand for Bessemer pig-iron, which de-
mand was in Turn chiefly caused by the
extraordinary demand for structural
steel.
The stocks OF pig-iron which were I'M
sold In the hands of manufacturers OF
their agents on December 81, 1885, ana
which were not intended for their con-
sumption. amounted to 6S2,o0S gross tons,
and on December 81, 1926, they amounted
to Az $40 tons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

Railway Track Sinks-Fireman Pos
sIhIy FataIIy Injured.

HAZLEToN. PA. January IA
frightful catastrophe was narrowly
averted on the Lehigh Valley railroad
here tonight. The Wilkesbarre express
train approached Sugar Loaf. one mile
east OF here, just as the tracks began
TO sink into coal-mine. Engineer
Michael Lonzer sized up the situation,
and with great presence of mind put
on a full head Of steam. The earth sank
frlghtfully, and the track hung over the
abyss.
The engine made the leap in safety
taking the train with il. but jumping the
track on the other side. the engine top
pied and pinned the brave man beneath
it. Fireman Frederick Mayer sustained
a fractured skull, and may die. Brake
man Seawell was thrown through a WIN
dow. All the passengers-about seventy
five In number-were badly shaken up,
but as far as can be learned none were
seriously injured. The earth has since
dropped out of sight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
BISHOP CREAMERY SPEAKS.
A Glowing Tribute to the Confede-
rate Commander.

ASHLAND, January 2O.-(Special) 1.-THE
eighty-ninth anniversary of the birth
of General Robert Il. Lee was flttingly
celebrated here to-day by w. b. New
ton Camp, Confederate Veterans. 1t may
truly be said that it was soldiers day, as
the turnout of old veterans was very
large. The members of the camp first
met in their hall and transacted all
business brought up. Thirty-odd names
were added TO the roll. After this meet
ing they assembled in the lecture hall
OF Randolph-Macon College, when Colonel
Richard Irby. commander, said that
Bishop Granbery, who was to make the
address of the day would not arrive until
The 1885 train, and suggested that the
interim would be used in relating war
experiences. He then gave his own, and
afterwards called upon Captain ID. A.
Timberlake who wore his old uniform
coat-that IL, what was left Of II Zone
sleeve OF the coat being entirely gomez.
Captain Timberlake spoke for a few
minutes then remarks were made by
DIR. III. c. Scott. John q. Teller, Il. X.
Cooke, and Major A. S. Norment. The
latter made quite ansaddress and received
much applause.
Professor ID. r. Easter, OF Randolph
Macon College, read poem. THE Dying
Soldier" This was very touching, as the
gentleman put much expression into his
rendition of the piece. A number of the
comrades went TO the depot to meet
Bishop CRANBERRY and escort him TO the
hall Arriving at the HAN, the Bishop was
introduced TO the large assemblage by
Colonel Irby.
THE ADDRESS.
The Bishop began his remarks by al
luding TO Lees boyhood days and his
young life In the service of the United
States. and then passed 10 his career IN
the army OF the Confederate States oil
America. Next he took up his lie as o.
private citizen and as president of Wash
ington College. He held his hearers for
nearly an hour, and in his final sum
mary, he spoke In about these words;
To history belongs the unspotted ana
unpershable fame OF our great chieI,
who. unappreciated for time, bore win
silent meekness the censures OF ignorance
and the GOODNESS Of the public anu
lived 20 wear without pride the loitest
honors--a man whose modest worth. emf
nent services, and disinterested patriot
ism silenced the tongue Of detraction;
extorted reluctant praise. and won the
admiration OF mankind and the hearts OF
his countrymen-a man whose military
genius was distinguished equally by COM
.prehensiveness capable OF projecting and
grasping the combinations OF vast cam
paign And. by minute attention 10
every detail Of administration. <and by Il
daring which was not rashness, nnd the
caution which was not timidity-Lee was
one whose eyen-poised spirit. elevated
above selfish consideration by noble de-
,esion 10 duty, and sustained by an un..
falling trust In God. could not DO dazzled
by the most brilliant victories nor de-
pressed by the grhvest disasters.
COULD NOT ExAsPERATE.
In him wanton courage could not ex-
ssperafe TO revenge. but only taught more
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
4 Hot Fight Expected.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, January pa spe-
cial from Fort Worth. Texas, says that
Bill Doolin. the noted outlaw. was re-
Gently wounded in fight with sheriff
posse while stopping at the home " NJ.
II. Kellom. seven miles west of Altus, In
Greer county. Several Of his comrades
are said TO be hiding in dugout
mile from Kellom. A posse of dozen
men left last night to attempt TO capture
the desperadoes. and a hot fight is ex-
uected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
, Yer, Pretty Home wedding.

A very pretty home wedding was ce.
brated last evening. when Miss Lotue
Sickinger became the bride OF Mr Chafi
G.. Mettert. The ceremony took lii.
at the residence OF the bride No N'
east Franklin street. and was pefioi"
by Rev. Preston Nash. The briae va
handsomely dressed IN white silk DUE
and carried bouquet Of brides rose
Owing 10 recent bereavement in OBJ
brides family. only the nearest relative
OF the contracting parties were pre'el'
The bride is a most attractive y'-.'
lady. with many accomplishment. l-
groom is one OF the employees at U
City Hall. and is quite popular among
wide circle OF friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Dry-Goods House Assigns.

NASHVILLE. TENN, January D
The Rosenheim Company, one OF the
largest dry-goods houses in the south.
made an assignment This evening for the
benefit Of their creditors. The failure
came unexpectedly. and was due TO the
failure OF banks in New York TO rene"
notes amounting to about S10,OOo
No schedule was hled with the assign
ment. and the members of the concern
cannot themselves approximate the total
liabilities. They claim tnat the assets
will far exceed the liabilities. and that
they will pay dollar for dollar.
Practically all the creditors are In the
East
j. c. Radford is named as assignee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
c.rman-.mericnn Association.

The German-American Association POI.
at Sanger Hall last night and elected u.
following officers. President. y. Won y
Rosenegk; First Nice-Presidont y. ~
Hueller: Second Nice-President
Ebel: Third Vice President, Joseph vs.
lerstein: Fourth Nicc-Presidcnt LIVE.
stump: Secretary. Ad. Moli' s,ai..
meister. G. Wippermann; Treasurer pr
Collector. c. f. LOehr; Executive ''
mittee. l.. G. Giesselbrecht Louis i-.e
William Gehrmann. 4. RnehrmuNl. ..'
strauss: Assistant Committee
Duncker Ang. Pohlig. 5. scheer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
NORFOLK.
Dedication OF the Epworth Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.

NORFOLK, VA. January D.-tSpecial)
The handsome edifice known as the Ep-
worth Methodist Episcopal church was
dedicated yesterday. There were three
services held. morning. afternoon, and
evening, at each Of which the large build
ing was filled TO repletion. The Rev. DIR.
A. Coke Smith, a former pastor, preach
ed the dedicatory sermon, and at night
the Rev. DIR. w. V. Tudor, also a former
pastor, preached. In the afternoon
Methodist rally was held, and collections
amounting TO about $4,000 were taken
up This is PROFESSIONALLY the hand
soonest church In the city, and one OF the
finest in the State. IL cost over $4,000
and required over two years in its con-
struction.
At the regular weekly meeting OF the
Methodist ministers Of Norfolk, Ports
mouth, and Berkeley, held in this city
to-day. a committee OF four was APP
pointed to draft set OF suitable resolu-
lions. endorsing the anti-gambling bill.
now pending before the State Legislature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
BAYARD's EDINBURGH SPEECH.
Report on the Subject from secre-
tnry OIney.

WASHINGTON. January 2O-In re-
Spouse 10 the resolution Of the House OF
Representatives calling for information
as to Ambassador Bayards celebrated
anti-protection speech delivered at Edin-
burgh. Scotland. on the 18th OF November
last. the President to-day transmitted TO
the House of Representatives a report
on the subject from Secretary OF state
Olney. This report, after recltlng the
resolution, simply presents the cores
pondence with Mr.. Bayard on the subject
and says aside from these communica-
tions no action has been taken by the
department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
MEETING OF PICKETT CAMP.
senator stubbs Addressed the Nete.
rams Last NIgbt-Largc Gstbering.

Pickett Camp Of Confederate Veteran
held largely-attended and very inter
osting meeting last night. Licutenan
Grand Commander Hon. j. y. Stubs wa
introduced. and delivered an address ina
was eloquent and instructive, and whd
elected rounds OF applause. Beginning
with his affection and admiration for DC
Confederate veteran, he referred On D.
complimentary style to the pillow OF Ore
by night and the cloud by day-cm-
bodied in the word duty-and touched
beautifully and pathetically upon the de.
clining years and diminishing numbers
OF old soldiers. lie told Of the difficulues
attending the copying OF the rolls Of,
Virginia soldiers uow stored IN the War
Department at Washington. The cos,
he said. under the ruling OF the War De-
partment. would be enormous.
The following new members were elect
ed. j. +. Rowell. OF Company ID,
Fourteenth Virginia Regiment and Can
tain George y. Wise OF the First Ken
lucky Regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
sUB-TREAsuRy Ar SAVANNAH.
Appeal for One Before Ways an"
Means Committee.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. January @.-The
House Ways and Means Committee this
morning gave hearing TO number OF
Georgians, who are interested in the
passage OF bill introduced by Mr.. Lester
OF that State, providing for United
States sub-treasury at Savannah.
The gentlemen who addressed the com
mittee were Messrs. Herman Myers. VIII
liam w. Williamson, b. T. Burdett, ana
ID. @. Purse. Of Savannah g. g. Oordoi'.
Of columbus. and l.. c. Hayne, OF
Augusta.
They showed the advantages which
would acrue to the people OF Savannah
and vicinity from the establishment OF
such an institution. and their appeal for
favorable report on the bill was supple
mented by Mr.. Lester who also spoke
briefly on the necessity for such an
addition to the present list OF sub
treasures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

WINCHESTER, VA, January 20.-(Spe-
cial)-General Lees Birthday was OBJ
served here tonight by exercises under
the auspices of Turner-Ashby Camp
Confederate Veterans. The camp In full
uniform and commanded by Captain j.
J. Williams. and escorted by the Turner
Ashby Guards. A. NJ Baker, commander
marched to the courthouse hall. where
an eloquent Grafton was delivered by Rev
X. H. McKim. D. D., Of Washington.
ID. c. The music was furnished by the
winchester Orchestra. An elegant BAN
quet at Cameron He'll followed the ex-
ercieee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

station. proceeding by way Of Honolulu
She has been storm-bound In san Fran
cisco harbor for several days The Navy
Department has also received dispatches
announcing the safe arrival OF the Baiti-
more at San Francisco, the departure Oh
the Detroit from swatow for choo-Chow'
and Admiral Seifridge cablcd from inc
Mediterranean that the triple-screw hyer
Minneapolis sailed from Smyrna to-day
for Merzina. no special significance at
taching to the movement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

Perfecfing Arrange
ments< Therefor.

ST. LOUIS, MO. January 20.-The sub
committee delegated by the Republican
National Committee to perfect arrange
ments for the Republican National Con-
vention on June 18th met here to-day
T. b. Byrnes. of Minneapolis, was elected
sergeant~at-arms; George \. Wissell, OF
Milwaukee, first assistant sergeant-at7
arms, and w. W. Johnson, Of Baltimore,
second assistant sergeant-at-arms
The contract with the Business-Men' S
League on behalf Of st. Louis was rati-
fled and formally accepted This after
noon the committee examined plans for
the convention hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Lteutenant-Gencra for Miles

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. January D-Mr.
Hardy. of Indiana, offered in the House
to-day a resolution looking TO the recog-
milton OF the services Of Msior-General
Nelson A. Miles. The resolution reViyes
the grade OF lieutenant-general, IN order
that when deemed proper the distinguish
ed services of General Miles may be recos-
nized and the law reviving the grade Is
to expire on the retirement Of General
Miles. Mr.. Hardy. in speaking OF the
proposition. thought special recognition
should be accorded General Miles In honor
of the volunteer soldier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

Government Candidates Generally
Returned-No Outbreak.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, January ~
Adyices received here from Haiti show
that the elections there passed OF quietly.
The government candidates were returned
in all places. except Aux Cages.
The extra precautions taken by Presi-
dent Hippolyte made an outbreak impos-
sible.
The President il said TO desire to serve
In that capacity for a second term. He
was elected in May. 1890, for a term of
seven years. and consequently his incum-
bency will not expire until 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

WASHINGTON, d. c., January A.-ln
the case of the United States against h
c. Fuller. appealed from the Court oil
Claims Justice Brown announced the
opinion of the Supreme Court OF the
United States to-day, that mates IN the
navy are petty officers, and entitled 10
rations. This was one Of number OF
test cases which the government fought
ON the ground that mates were warrant
officers. The Court Of Claims gave Judg-
ment for the claimant. and the supreme
Court of the United States affirmed that
Judgment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
MEMPHIS COTTON CONVENTION.
IL VIII Consider Reduction or COT
ton Crop Acreage.

MEMPHIS. TENN. January 2O.-There
will be a large attendance or eotton-
planters from all over the entire SCUM
at. the cotton convention 10 be held III
this city tomorrow. The question 10 De
considered is the reduction OF acreage ioi
the coming year
Hector ID. Lane. president OF the Cot
ton-Growers' Association. is here to-day.
Mr.. Lane saws that the crop this year
is not over $4,000 bales. and but for the
war-scare and financial trouble cotton
would be worth 10 cents a pound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
CELEBRATION AT BALTIMORE.
william l.. Royal, Esq- Speaks on
the Rattle of Gettysburg.


BALTIMORE. MD. January D-Ihe
birthday OF Robert 4. Lee was celebrated
by the Maryland Confederate Society
A large audience assembled in the con-
cert hall OF Harrs's Academy of Music
and listened to an Grafton by William L.
Royall. Of Richmond, Va. His subject
was. .sThe Battle Of Gettysburg and Its
Important Bearing Upon Modern Pro-
gressive Civilization.
Later in the evening the sixteenth an
nual banquet of the society was held at
the Carrollton Hotel. The 100 members
and their guests sat down at the tables
at 1890 o'clock.
Among the out-of-town guests were
United States Senators Berry, of Arkan-
sas. and Daniel, OF Virginia; Ex-Governor
Sims. of Mississippi; General James A.
Walker, of Virginia; General Joseph H.
Wheeler, Of Alabama; A. X. Randell, or
Mississippi, and Dabney NJ. Scales, OF
Tennessee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

MANCHESTER. n. H.. January 10
Governor Busill has issued circular to
prominent Republicans in the State. AN
nouncing himself candidate for the
United Stases senate at the election In
1897 to succeed Or. Gallinger
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Mrs. Day. of Baltimore, Dead.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. January N
Mrs A. j. Day, wealthy lady OF bal
timore. Md, who was spending the WIN
ter in Florida. was found dead IN ner
room at the Caesar Hotel, TINS morning
Heart disease caused her death. Mrs'
Day was formerly Miss Dunn. OF Boston
she was the mother of Mrs. Charles j.
BonaDarte, of Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

poth the mems and boys meetings a.
po.n sne ,,er.s CHRISTIAN Association
vac iou Us uell-attended. Major STILES
Senuas ,se former and his remark,
aoures s'',h.' 'r throughout. 'Perso11
~g g liens -. hsinc his subject Secretary W
I'oe', yod,,cted the boys meetins' a.l
heS sfrIctest attention OF the nip'
nine youths prescott
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Moxcmcnt. of Warships.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. January 90
The frigate Adams left the Mare Island
navy-yard to-day for San Francisco on
her way TO Honolulu. TO relieve the Ben
nington as guard-ship In Hawaii. The
cruiser Boston sailed from San francisco
to-day under orders to JOIN the Asiatie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
rho M,ssisstppi scnatorship.

JACKSON. MISS. January N.-Thcre
was no ballot for United states Senator
tonight the caucus having voted. after
long fight. TO adjourn till wednesday
night. A scattering vote Will be taken BY
the two houses at noon tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Prempeh and Relatives Hostages.

LONDON, January 2o.-A dispatch from
Cape Coast Castle says that King Prem
peh. of Ashantee and his relatives.
will be brought to Cape Coast Castle and
held as hostages for the payment or the
indemnity demanded by Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

ROANOKE, VA. January D.-tSpeciaD
The anniversary of General Lees Birth
day was observed here tonight by the
delivery OF a lecture by General Thomas
l.. Rosser In the interest Of the Battle
Abbey fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. January 3o.-(Special.)-
c. T. Fisher. X. q. Eiden. Plaza: G. A.
Smith, Astor; l.. +. Roux, Gilsey; T. ].
southland. Jr.. Park Avenue; s. sycIe,
Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

take Laxative BrtSno Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
falls 70 cure. &c -. !. -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-02-29
Legislative Notes.

In the Senate on Thursday bills were in
troduced: By Mr.. Randall, appropriating
800 a year to each county in which three
district school libraries shall be established
the money to be expended for books for the
libraries. BY Mr.. NorwL cd, for the appoint
mcnt by the Governor Of II commission OF
five persons to examine into the improve
to the next General Assembly Among the
bills passed were: The bill to raise the age
OF consent to eighteen years was ordered to
be engrossed for a third reading. The local
veto bill was reported favorably. and u
lengthy discussion ensued until the order Of
the day-the election bill taken up.
Several amendments to the election bill were
adopted
In the House of Delegates the Bankard as
sessment bill was amended so that all mort
cages. OF whatever character, shall pay a tax
of eight per cent. of their income. message
was adopted and sent to the Senate agreeing
to conference on the civil-service reform
bill. Leaves to introduce bills were obtained:
BY Messrs. Dick and Campbell. to prohibit
corporations from compelling employees to
withdraw from Incorporated labor organiza-
tons. BY Mr.. Janeizkc, to tax commercial
agents. BY Mr.. Applegarth, to permit at
tachment for debt of one-half the amount of
wages due debtor at the time Of the attach
ment. BY Mr.. Barber, to empower the board
of public works to dispose of any of the
States securities at the discretion of the
members. BY Mr.. Cunningham. to prohibit
the employment of children under twelve
years of age in factories. The bill to create
department of roads and highways was
adopted. Mr.. Putzel obiecting. Mr.. Mason
was granted unanimous consent to introduce
bill prohibiting the organization of trusts.
The bill providing for the election OF school
commissioners was passed.