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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
MIR. GEE Is SURPRISED
Tnul He Instead Of 1nNp WS C1led DlTR in The Fourth.
He Says TINT Ito Withdrnws i'm the
Interest of Hnrmony-A Lively
Time ut the Petersburg Re
publican Meeting,

Petersburg. Va" August 2S-(Spe-
cial)-lt developes that the conference
OF leading Republicans held ST night
at the AppomattoN Hotel. an account OF
which was sent the Nirginian, was at
times warm and exciting. This corfer-
ence requested the withdrawal of Hon.
Charles Gee. one of the Republican can
Gidates for Congress from the Fourt h
District of Virginia. in favor of Mr.. r.
/. Thorpe. Nj. Gee, as before stated in
this correspondence. acCeded 10 the re-
quest OF the conference but not before
he had expressed himself In very plain
and emphatic language. Mr.. Gee was
seen to-day by your correspondent al
the AppomattoX Hotel and interviewed
IN regard 10 his Withdrawal. He said
that the nomination for Congress from
the Fourth District of Virginia was nm
sought on his part. and the request of
those who put him UP that he should
withdraw was II great surprise to him
He said he was originally Mckinley
man ana NJ. Thorp a Reed man. MIR.
Gee declared that Nj. rhorp was not
willing - recognize either Colonel j. -.
brady, y. W. Harris or w. NJ Flannl-
Sh2n as members of the District Com
n!.ttec. and therefore he deemed If bcsi
for the good of the Republican partv
ana Ma iog Mckinley. representing the
gold people Of tho United States. tha,
he should withdraw uncond;ionallv.
WI. Itt Sdlu lie WlSntO 10 express his
thanks 10 those who had offered him,
their support. He stated tina: he should
Issue an address within the mex: ten
days 10 the Republicans of the district
setting forth more fully his reason for
wit thdraWing
MI. Gee Is one Of the most prominent
citizens of Prince George county. ar1
AT present is largely engaged in tho
real estate business. He has represent ed
his county in the House Of Delegates,
and the district in the State Senate. He
was delegate to the Chicago conven
tion at which Benjamin Harrison was
nominated for President. He wns spe-
ciil agent of the General Land Office i'm
Alaska. Utah. and Minnesota, under
Harrison's Administration
MI. Gee is widely known here in Pc
tersburg. where he has a host of friends
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

chair was gotten ready for him, but he
turned TO the men and said: II do not
can shore"
Al l:SO p m. accompanied by the
ot1cial party, he left the steamer by a
private gangway and was greeted bv
the naval militia who beat q Welcoming
lune upon dlums. The party descend
eu from the upper pier by elevator. which
was elaborat " decorated with Chinese
coiors, to the floor below. where another
company of the Naval Reserves formed
Gordon. Here eight carriages were in
waiting. for the for igrers There was
delay OF half an hour IN getting way.
IN ,he meantime an immenss crowd had
gathered outside the American Line dock
at the foot of Fulton street. a large
1orcs OF police was on hand and thev
had all they could do to restrain the
throng.
A detachment of the Sixth Cavalry.
envoy and his suite 20 the Hotel Wal
dorf. A start was made at p. m.
In the first carriage was Ii Huns.
his secretary and interpr, ter Gene al
Ruger and MIR; Rockhill. The rest OF the
suite followed in the other carriages.
AS soon as Lis carriage came off The
pier into West street, half OF the cavalry
Tetachment fell in and preceded the
procession. The other half joined in be-
nina the last carriage and in this order
the march to the Waldorf hotel. was
begun. The route was down WeS; street
+ TO Bowling Green, thence TO Broadway
up that tho oughfare to Fourth street
over to Fifth avenue and through tha;
street to the Waldorf bo;el, where In, y
arrived several hours later.
All along the route large crowds wore
gathered. The name of Ii Hung Chanc
was upon every ones lips and h re-
ceived great ovation. the like of wh:c,,
was never before rendered n foreigner
.r>H-
jammed all the way w..h cheering mul.
| titude.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
WILL BE sENr TO JAIL.
Louisviile's Mayor and Alderman VIII
Bc Locked Up.

Judge Hazelerlg. sitting at Frankfort
this morning. reinstatcd the injunction
against the Mayor and Board Of Alder
men. restraining them from proceeding
In the impeachment procen lings against
Tonv having dissolved the Injunction
soon after the granting. This means
that the Mayor and Aldermen will be
sent TO tail tomorrow for contempt of
Court and knocks out all OF the i'm
Denchmcnt proceedings.
Judge Iazelcrig's decision Is n great
victory for the old board. as 1t holds
that the charges on which the impeach-
mcnt was made are contrary to law
and entirely insufficient
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Will Recommend Pardon.

New Orleans. August 2S.-The State
Boa:d of PardOns held Il meeting to-
day and after hearing lengthy arru-
ments decided 20 recommend the par-
don OF Numa Dudoussa;. one of the
Doodle New orleans Councilmen. now
serving sentence in the State pen-
iehtiarE' Ihe petition of Louis Des-
forges for a pardon was refused Dns-
forges has not vet been sent 10 BATON
Rouge, but has been confined here i'm the
parish prison for many months under
sentence. His removal 10 the states
prison has been delayed by one plea
ana another, but ne appears to have at
last eXhaasied his legal resources and
will be retired to Baton Rouge TO serve
his scn;ence in few days
Atlanta. Ca. August Ex-Governor At
k!nson has refused 10 commute the SEN
tence of Arthur iIayne. and he will be
hanged here next Friday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
MONEY FOR MURDERERS
Ine American Government AGy Puy kN lynched IIQaRs
Governor Foster, of Louisiana. snys
the Perpetrators ofthe Deednre
tnknewn, hut the Author
tiles arc Diiigent.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The report of
.Iiovernor Foster. OF Louisiana. upon
me lynching of three Slclllans, charged
WIN murder and confined in the parish
lail of liahnville, St. Charles paris. inst
low New Orleans. In respect to which
aaron faNa, the italian Amba ssador
IN the name of his government has asked
icparat!on from the United States. has
Jus, been received at the State depart-
ment The Governor makes the custom
hr! rcnly. In such cas- s that the uer-
petrators OF the deed are unknown To
me authorities who ara taking all nos
sihie steps in the matter This reply wa
communicated to Baron Fava, with an
expression of regret on the part of the
United States government that subjects
OF the King of Italy should have been
deait with in this lawless manner This
apology VIII probably be followed by an
oiier of pecuniary compensation as in
the case of the alleged ''Maiia" murde-
rers shot down in ,the parish prison OF
New orleans some years ago and the
KILLING OF three Italian miners at Wal
senbe:g. Col, in 1898. But the action will
probably have to be awaited as the an
nual appropriation "to meet ;.nforseen
emergencies in the diplomatic 8 rvicc''
ol of which Mr.. Elaine sttlcd for the
Malta incident is very nearly exhausted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
The Fox Island Matter.

Caoe Cahrles. Va, Aug. 2s.-The leg
islative committee. consisting of Sena-
LOTS legato ana Stubbs and Delegates
Hathaway and Booker, met here to-
daV and concluded their investigation
Of the Fox Island matter. and unani-
nlously agreed upon the following re-
port:
That the property rights OF the Com
monWeafth are being intringed upon by
William JIilinger and recommends thar
the Attorney General OF Virginia shall
institute proceedings In the proper court
TO protect the interests of the Common
wealth. Senator Stubbs is to prepare
the report and forward to the Attorney
General.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Gold Reserve.

washington. Aug. 2s.-The Treasury
gold reserve al the close of business
to-day stood at sl0l, ,77O,OI9. The DAYS
Withdrawals at New York were $50, 400.
The net gold balance included the $500,
900 gold deposited at New York. The
treasury is advised that $500, 900 of
Goid was engaged to-day in Europe for
export here. This makes the agrrnrot to
gold on the way here Sll 900, 900.
Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Coffin received a telegram this after
noon from Examiner w. II. S. Bur
gwyer at New Orleans. informing him
that Directors Renaud. Dumas, Fenner.
and Keifcr and Acting Teller Song,
Green, all officers of the failed American
Bank of New Orleans, have been ar
rested on charges of criminally Violating
national banking laws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
sUPREMELODGE *. OrP
NeHt Meeting Place VIII Re San Fran.
cisco rndiapnpolis.

Cleveland. O.. Aug. 2S.-The Sunrcn,o .
Lodge knights of Pythias convened
inns morning and received reports or
various committees. Reports will bn
printed in daily journal and distributed
-lolI taxing action. Representative
the next Biennial Conclave at SAN
Francisco. The name was received with
applause and referred TO the committca
OF three having the matter in charge
Will" San Francisco is the favorite city
.hu" fdf mere is feeling that the Su-
pcfme Lodge cannot afford the cxnapeo
incidental 10 holding the conclave so
fat from the center OF population. In
dianapolis seems 10 have the cStl among
the members outside OF the committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Til,mnn Challcnrcs Harrison.

Washington, August 2S.-The Dem
ocratic Congressional Committee fur
hlshcs the Southern Associated Press
with the following telegram this day.
addressed to cx-President Hnrrison
HON benjamin Harrison, New York,
y. Y:
nave just spent week in Penn
sylvania. speaking to many thousand
your speech In New York last nigh
attacks me specifically, and | would
be pleased TO meet you in Joint debo 70
peiore Northern audience, prefera-
bly, at Indianapolis.
(Slgned) b. r.. TITI.MAN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
DIR. GnIini,er rree.

London August 2S.-Dr. Gala CHER
the Irish-American dynamiter, who
thirteen years ago was sentenced 10
imprisonment for life, was released
from Portland prison this morning. and
he was at once driven TO the railway
station under the escort Of the prIncIp6I
warden of The institution. He looked
pale and thin. and his hair was very
gray. No one was allowed 10 spaal, 10
him. His destination is kept secret.
but ii is bel!evcd that he will be closely
guarded until he is put on board the
American Liner ST. Paul Southamp-
ton, and under the charge OF DR.. Nc
Bride taken to New York
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Business Chances In Chipo.

Shanghai. according to a report made
by Mr. Jcrntgan, the United States rep
resentative there, is coming TO the front
"a a cotton manufacturing centre, says
the Baltimore American. Since 1891
foriy-h new establishments have been
put in operation for the manufacture
of cotton goods. II is now proposed
20 crec: factory for making oil from,
cotton SEED This is quite an impo,-
iant business in the Southern States.
as is also the production of co ton-seed
cake. Cotton can bc grown profitablv
IN a large part of China. and labor is
cheap in that ccATtry. 1t may not be
many years before Chna's output In
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Richmond aud west point rorminor

New York. Aug. 2S.-The reorganiza-
ton committee OF the Richmond and
West Point Terminal Railway and Ware
house ompany give notice that holders
OF ceTtificats of deposit of common stock
OF the company OF of stock either first
prefrred. second preferred or common OF
the East Tennessee. Virginia and Geor-
Sia Company under the agre ment of
May /, 1893. must pay thei. assessments
before September Is, together with a
penalty equal to 20 per cent OF such as.
ses ~ments or thsy will cease TO have
any rights under the plan
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
COAL MINERS STRIKE.
No Likelihood orn General I.ocLout
I'm West Virginia.

Charlestown. w. Va. Aug. 2S.LTho
miners at Johnson's Crescent Mines are
on strike against the 3 cents roduc-
lion OH II ton for digging hard coal
making the price 80 cents. Strikes are
expected at Edgewatcr and Powellton
Messrs. John and Enoch Carver. two
OF the largest coal operators i'm the
kanewha Valley. residents of Charles
ton. are at Old Point ut present and veg
tcrdar. accompanied Ivy their little
bows. visited Ncrfolk. They were an
preached by Il Nirginian representative
and questioned with regard To the re-
ported prospect of Il general strike
among the coal miners OF their seq
ton. They were each of the opinion
That there was not even a remote like
!ihood of the miners going ont. At
nearly all the mines 1t is the custom To
reduce the price OF mining coal To q
certS per bushel during the summer
months. when orders are slack there
fore the general cut in wages made this
wear are nothing out of the ordinary
The men recognize tnat the operat tors
are not making more than expenses by
running their mines through the sum
mer and the majority are not willing
10 ATTEMPT TO force the payment OF
hieher wages.
The MeSSrS. Carver say that the coal
trade is very dull at present. but they
expect Improvement. of course. when
cooler weather. the coal season. sets in.
There is great demand FOR Kanawha
and New River coal on the yards nt
Newport News. ana the amount Is in
Creasing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
PRICE TWO CENTS.

cotton gods has an imprtant bearing
ON the markets of the world.
Japan has been importing cotton
from the United States. Mr.. Jernigan
thinks Americans could do more busI-
ness IN China If greater effort were
made to Introduce the business methods
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Healed Their differences.

Jacksonville. Fla, August 2S.-The
two waring factions of the Republican
party to-day united upon an electoral
and state ticket. Harmony was secured
on a basis proposed by the National
Committee. and not on a basis proposed
by Senator Quay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
I'm n bad Temper.

London, August est is reported
here that the Brazilian Minister TO Italy
has left Rome and gone TO Paris in
consequer e of Il strained relations
between Italy and Brazil, which have
resulted in the former Goverrslen1
sending an nltimatum to Rio Janeiro
demanding prompt and complete salts
faction for the outrage committed upon
italian subjects in Brazil.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

Iaiue Oh Sl,VopoVo mas zen shipped from
Australia to San Francisco ana similar
shipments TO the amount of $500 600 arc
about to follow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

Newest Discovery"-Ext, tech: NO
n.h. N. y. D. Rooms. Ennis. 162 MaiE:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
ROUGH ON RATA
ROlf II ON RATE
ROI ~ ON RAT9

If advertisers In general would in
sist on knowing the exact circulation
OF the schemes that are published
and on having tangible proof Of the
G. ulation. II would kill two-thirds
OF this sort OF enterprises, and the
money now wasted I'm outside
schemes would be spent In the news
papers, where 1t belongs.-Printers
Ink. August 19.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

For anything ef e4nsFes easss,1ra,s
. a1n ,h tnere 10 no ADVERTISING 30 Eood
t,sin,, ,hv newspaper. s There Is no adyers
sers ioaS 70 eheap. Too ms1y. aiyertis
man. man they DO at the thing itseif. Nc
fns fsny ryo oi them would rather pay sf5i
for SV cireuiation tina, $40 for io,9saSv
a. BATES, IN Printers Ink.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

The Republicans are going TO try
ana give Senator John NJ. Thurston
OF Nebraska. big audience to address
when he comes here on September Sth
I i pnrposed to run cheap excursions
r'Vhl TetrfSburE. l-ynchburg. and Nor
folk. j, is probable that the auditnri,,n,
building will be secured for the occa-
sion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29

IT is expected the meeting Mr.. Bryan
VIII address here early in September
VIII be the greatest one ever held in
virginia. Those who will have charge
ol lhc arrangements arc now planning
To get all the clubs of the Stota rnnrne
sented In order that the enthusiasm that
VIII be aroused may be distributed
throughout Virginia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-19
SPORTING GOSSIP.
zIMMrRNASN WINS AT POOL.

The game last night in the pool tournament
was by far the best and most exciting contest
so far played. Zimmerman played magni-
fcent game. and won by the very close score
Of 100 10 Carpenters s6. Zimmer.nann was 43
balls behind Carpenter at the start, but by
running 80 balls cut down Carpenters lead
and thereafter play ed an excellent game. The
score:
Zimmermann - 0-0-l5-I5-s-4l5-s. l2.5-l3-l-4 -
Total, 100.
Carpenter - (i5)-l5. 5.l3o-07-ll-o-6-3-lO-. .i3-2 -
Total. 90.
Internationally. Scorer-wiliams.
The game tonight will be between Donpelly
and Laos, and PROMISES to be a good one.
YALE AND pESSsYLvANTA.
A feature of the commen cement week exer-
cises of the University Ct Pennsylvania win
be Baseball game at Philadelphia on June
l3, between the U. of r. Varsity freshmen
and the Yale Law School. The Varsity
freshmen should be strong team, as thero
are a number Of men who can play well. but
are inelisib1e under the one years residence
rule. . his is the first time that Yale and
Pennsylvania teams will come t. egether since
the famous football game of 1898.
1t is reported that there will be three match
races between Il. A. McDuffee ana Jack Wei
tergreen, as result of the home trainer
events at Maiden the other night. The
events are to take lace upon the road. and
are rs follows: Quarter, three-quarters and
mile.
The biggest bcy Gle race ever held below the
Mason and Dixon lire will be held at savan-
nah in April. President Dixis HiGes Of the
Quill Club whetlmen, who is travelling in
Georgia, reports that cycl ng Is making rapid
strides in that State.
William &. Watkins has been appointed
official handicappor FOR the Maryland division
Of the League Of American Wbeelmen. His
appointment is reputed to be very satisfac-
tory 20 the members of the division.
WHITAKER WON.
The winning championships of the ANA
teur Athletic Unitn were decided last night
in The swimming tank Of The new Manhattan
Athletic Club before a fair number of specsa-
tors. The final heat of the l00.yards cham
pions hip suited in pretty finish between
q. Whitaker of the Chicago A. A., and
George +. Baker of the Drqnesne Country
and Athletic Club of Pittsburg. The Chicago
man wen Ivy less than foot. after a great
struggle Time. lm., l2 35 seconds The
final Of ,he 800 yards championship went To
p. y. DicKey Of the N. Y. A C.. who defeated
"Aleck" Moffa.t OF tho N. N. a. &. by |. 5s.
Time-4m. 10 3-5s. Fred A. wenck. N. Y. A.
O.. won tho 2Oo-yards handicap with an allow.
ance of eos. in sm. 0 3-ss. Harry Kollook Of
Philadelphia Q5s.) was second, in Sm. l3 2-5s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-19
FINANCIAL NEWS
Continued from Page 81


WALL STREET, 1915 a. m.--The stock
market opened quiet and irregular with
the changes fractional. Improved prices
for American stocks In London and the
relaxed political tension abroad, together
with some foreign buying, impaired
strength to the international shares, the
improvements extending to u per cent.
in st. Paul. General Electric made an
equal gain and Tobacco, after starting in
Ia per cent. lower, advanced ! per cent.
The market Is now running of with the
Changers In the lead.
Tennessee Coal declined Ia and Read
ing on liquidation. Other shares are
down fractions and the market continues
weak.
Increased activity in stocks occurred In
the last hour, generally at the expense Of
values. The declines I'm several instances
were not material. The Industrial shares
were freely offered with Tobacco and
Chicago Gas scoring the severest losses.
In the railways Rock Island aod Louisville
Il Nashville bore the blunt OF the selling,
while In the specialties Tennessee Coal
made further progress downward. Wheel
ing a. Lake Erie preferred was conspicu-
ous by a break Of 2 rs per cent, to 313a,
with 30la the current bid at this hour
The continued weakness of this stock
recently is as yet unexplained. The
market is now quiet with the movement
of prices still toward lower basis. The
sales to noon were ll3, 400 shares.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-19
WILL RESIGN.
Weyler Can't Stand Ad-
verse Criticism.
Said to Be Too Much for His
Sensitive Nature.
Bermuda Head for Cuba With War
Material and Patriots.

MADRID, March l9.-In an interview
with General Weyler, published here, the
captain general Is quoted as being greatly
surprised at the charges made against
him In the United States "in view OF his
great prudence pending the settlement OF
the question of belligerency." General
Weyler Is also credited with having said
that the attitude of congress stops the
normal development OF the war.
General Weyler is quoted as saying that
the difficulties he has encountered may
compel him to resign. Continuing, the
interview places General Weyler on record
as saying that numbers of persons are
joining the insurgents from oil parts OF
Cuba, and even from the capital, Habana,
because they hope they will be recognized
as belligerents. The Spanish soldiers. tho
captain general Is said To have added, are
fighting heroically, and 1t Is impossible to
expect them to do more.
In conclusion, General Wcylcr Is said to
have stated that he Is confident OF the
eventual success OF the Spanish cause, but
the contradictory demands Of prudence
and extreme measures. combined with the
difficulties arising from the question Of
belligerency and the elections, might COM
pei him to make important changes In the
"best interests" Of Spain and Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-19
SHEDD'S CASE.
Engineer VindiCated by
Department Committee.
Earns His Salary and Assist
ants Are Residents.
Result of Investigation Reported to
Board Of Aldermen.

The committee on city engineers de
partment made a report today at the ses-
sion of the Board of Aldermen on the
resolution instructing them to investi-
gate Mr.. Shedd's department.. The docu-
ment was submitted by Mayor McGuin-
ness who is chairman of the committee
and it is as follows:
Your committee to which was referred
Resolution 81, current series, begs leav o
to report as follows:
The city engineer informs us that he
spends on an average during the year, as
he believes, seven hours day on the
work for the city without any allowance
for vacation, and that this 10 more time
than is usually spent by professional
man upon his years work; that he sees
to IL that nothing Is neglected or post
,poned that would be better done under
his attention; and that he gives advice
to his old clients to limited extent when
that can be done without detrime mt to
the city.
The statement of the city engineer is
concurred in by the commissioner OF
public works.
Your committee regards the sum of
$4,000 as a reasonable compensation for
the professional services rendered by the
city engineer.
Your committee believes that the ordi-
nance, Chapter go. April 10, 1895, requE-
ing every empioye to be an actual resident
of the city or taxpayer and voter there
in, is being fully complied with by en-
ployes of.the.. city engineers department.
1t was found that one assistant in the
office still held the position of Represeu-
tativs I'm the General Assembly for
neig hboring town, though an actual resi-
dent with his family of the city, but
upon suggestion from the committee he
resigned that position.