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little hungry, and eat UP par of black
head ducks, what the old man had cooked.
He was one-legged man, gentlemen,
and If he had both legs 1 believe he
could eat twice as much"
HE LIKED HAMS.
Just here Mr.. Smith, who had begun
the discussion. said: well. gentlemen.
| believe the biggest eater we ever had
I'm the county was Henry Johnson. one
time he made a bet. and won it. But he
didn't eat anything for three days before
hand Now, l got this from gentlemen
Of undoubted veracity. Well sir. he eat
up nine hams that averaged eleven pounds
each, and what bread twelve pounds and
a half of flour would make"
This seemed TO be clincher, and there
was a pause, after EXPLANATIONS
OF wonderment and admiration, when
young Paul Lafferty, the fearless boat
man Of New Inlet. observed:
That's pretty hard TO beat, but old
Steve Han was the eatenest man i ever
heard tell of. They say that onest he
eat on bet go of these here penny gin
ger-cakes. and 80 crackers, without
taking a drop Of water or anything else,
and then Just for So he eat four bars
of turpentine soap. and swallowed a quart
of water, and then blowed soap-bubbles
for half an hour afterwards"
THE RACES.
AS / observed above, the races were
not up to the standard Of years gone by;
hut. as has been the case lately, the
contests were between batteaux only.
Yesterday afternoon the Little Nell,
owned by George T. Roberts, and sailed
by Frank S. Shields, after a lively sail,
before and TO the wind, beat the r II.
Nottingham. owned by Master l.. S. Not
tlneham and sailed by Joseph f. Tatun.
William Blossom was Judge.
The race Of the regatta occurred this
afternoon. The course was two miles
and a half 10 windward and back. Mr.
Elkenny Cobb was judge. The contest
ing boats were the Josephine, owned by
Josenh Tatum and sailed by William Biloxi
som. and the G. s. Kendall, owned by
William Taylor and sailed by Carl Is
dell The Josephine was an easy winner,
coming in five minutes and half ahead
OF the Kendall
POLITICAL AND PERSONAL.
Hon. William A. Jones accompanied by
his beautiful young wife, arrived mere
Yesterday. and left this afternoon Tor
Washington. He Is enthusiastic over IN
u,ork ~ the Democratic convention u
chicago. but was rather. modest In
snaaking of the convention which nomi-
mated him at Cape Charles on TUESDAY
for Congress for the First District
The recent presidential nominations
have been discussed here between tides
with decided animation. The speech OF
Mr. Bryan made at the Chicago conven-
lion was read TO the islanders few days
AGO by one OF the visitors When 1t haa
been received with marks OF app,oVai.
- warren Cobb delivered himself as
follows; II don't know much about TINS
here thing. but be certainly made one
good pint in that speech. When you
sske everything away from these farm
ers and planters the huh thing is gone
and these here gold-bugs is gone to IL
vvi.h no claws to scratch out"
FISHING AND CUNNING.
The fishing this year is above the
average. and beautiful catches have been
made both In ocean and bay. Some me
bags OF birds have been brougA In. but
II cannot bs said that there has been an
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Mr.. John Riordon's Funeral.

The funeral OF Mr.. John Riordan tooi
place from the residence o. his son-in
law, Mr.. william Hlnchman, Tuesia.
afternoon.
Mr.. Rlordan was born in County Kerry
Ireland, slxty-six years ago. came 70 Wii
country when quite a young man, am
settled in Richmond, where he had sine'
resided. period Of forty-one years M'.
Rlordan had been troubled with apop eN.
for the last year, and was brought mons
catnraav July 18th. suffering from an ai.
tack which was the immediate cause o.
his death. He fingered until SUNDAY eve
ming about o'clock, when. after reeeis-
ing the last consultations OF MS Isl
zion. and surrounded by his family Nv
breathed his last .h.
Mr. Rlordan leaves a wife. two da"s,.
,ars ana seven grandchildren. who ."
fectionately mourn his death.
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REGATTA AT COBB'S.
The Sports at This Isle in The
Atlantic.
COME STORIES OF BIG EATERS.
- ..r.,eucst, Men of Northamp-
,o,-yi.it of Congressman Jones
mr., s,eech of Bryan-Fishing ana
Cunning-PersOnal.

>e..s, co,respondence OF the Dispatchl
conbs Island Va. July e. 1895.
The favorable conditions OF sp'''N'ls
,reezes attractive prizes. ana en'hus'-
astic crowds were not wanting 10 iiiaNe
.nr,al Cobb's Island regatta, when
so,.,raes this evening, pre-eminent sue
oars That It was not so is due 10 inc
fact that contesting boats from Accoii"o
and elsewhere did not put in an appear
ance. The sport was entertaining now
- a,d the large company now here
srtovea IL TO their hearts content
TO SEE THE RACES.
AZ earlv as Monday evening last the
clans began TO put in an appearance, ana
nv Tuesday night the harbor which, II II
could sneak. might recount rare fish, ana
other stories told between tides by the
assembled boatmen, was alive win main
,auders and others who had cone to see.
hear. and be heard. The average sum
,oer visitor took a back seat and listened;
,our CORRESPONDENT among the NUMBER
-------.THE EATENEsr MEN"
The most fruitful topic diseoursed upon.
and the one from NAiNu We NNAA'~~
amusement. was not fish-storles, nor ihe
prowess OF man IN the usual lines. but
az hianer development Of the stomachic
and digestive abilities OF noted characters
a. Northampton-a mere outline or what
was told with rare zest. and TO the great
enjoyment Of all present. must serve as
sample OF what transpired.
said one. 1.-The eatenest man l ever
knowed was Bin Bsgwell. q one-legged
man. He went 10 his grandmother's late
one night. an, being hungry. the old
lady told him to help himself. Well. he
sot down an eat up a plate OF biscuits.
dish Of potatoes. bowl OF milk, and
fe-pound turkey"
CLAM CHOwDER, DUCKS. ETC.
This VAS well received. when another
&speaker observed: "Well, Jim, don't YOU
3mlnd toe time whom BIZ Bagwell come
over fo aim Kcllam's boat. after he fin
ished lis supper that night? Wen. sir
Jim bal made a big pot OF clam chowder
for q 'ct ~ his friends. and there were
seven heat OK them aboard. BIZ looks
into tsc not and says he is that all you
got for these menT / jist bad my sup
per. bat ! Jay ! can eat all that myself
5im said he couldn't but, II he did, he'd
set np snpper at the restaurant. Wei,
ne eat up all the ciam-chowder, went and
took supper with 'em at the resterant.
and then, when they etopped at old Mr.
povehty's that night. Bill said he felt
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and cycle suits and the weary travellers
in linen busters and poke bonnetS anl
blue barege wells, with the proVetoial
"reticule. carpet-bag, and little halt
trunk" presents a subject fop the VII Oh
the humorist, the sentiment OF the poet
or the essayist on Progress.
ours Is the privilege OF writing OF inc
latter. not the former days. The party
included Mr.. and Mrs. Fairfax, Miss Ten
nant Miss Hattie Ross, Mr. +. II. DaVeh-
port. Mr.. Alex. Mcleod, and footman
and an outrider.
LAST STAGE OF THE JOURNEY.
The boot" contained many things for
the comfort and cheer OF the jolly travel
lers. The last stage OF the journey was
made on Tuesday from the Intermont to
"Greyclin," the summer home OF Mrs.
David b. Tenant. at the White Sulphur.
The party was met at the Intermont by
Mrs John Shelton Williams and Mr..
David b Tenant Jr.. who drove over
from White, Sulphur on Monday aft4r-
noon.
A charming progressive euchre game
was played in the ballroom on Tuesday
evening, at which the prizes (all silver
were very handsome. and were won ny
Miss Rebecca Stephenson, first ladies',
pair OF handsome scissors; Miss Haddle
Stephenson. second a jewel-box; first gem
tlemen's. handsome pocket-knife, Mr..
Kempner OF Galveston, Tex; second
sleeve links. Mr. Alden, OF Washington
d. c.
Those playing were Mesdames Shana-
han, Robinson, Herbert. Stephenson
Bangs. Anderson, Davis, Moore, Camm
Smith. Etchison, Jordan, Gage, Gordon
Morris. Williams. Misses Church. Bangs.
Camm. Moore Alden, Ranney, and
Messrs. Parrish, Venable, McCaoe, Coontz,
Gillian, Hanley. Kempner, Church. Alden,
Finckel, Shanahan, Gage, Gordon, De-
ford, and Grinncll.
FOR THE WHITE.
A party OF young people will 90 10 the
White Sulphur for a morning german on
Tuesday or Wednesday. The same party
will spend a day at the Hot few days
later, and an excursion to the Natural
Bridge Is also being planned, TO take
place in the near future.
Among late arrivals are: Mr.. and Mrs.
a w. Church. Miss Church. Mr.. William
W. Church. Washington, ID. c.; c. +.
racket. New York; J. II. Kempner'
Ohio: Harry Hawley, Galveston. Tex;
DIR. ]. V. Longtellow and family. Edward
J. Dodge, Little Rock, Ark; George A.
Miller and wife, Kentucky; Mr.. and Mrs.
J, Male and family and Mrs. b. c. Tiich-
man. Jr.. Philadelphia: J. G. Loobon, Bal
timore; b. l.. Rice and wife, Tennessee
Mrs. Roger Moore. Indiana; Carter Cor
don. New Orleans; Mrs. Thomas K. Cooke
and family. Norfolk, Va.
Among those to arrive by August ist
are DIR. Alexander Thorn, Miss Thorn,
virginia: Mrs. Roger Q. Mills and family.
Texas: ]. NJ. Galloway and Misses Gallo
way. Galveston. Tex. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren @. Elliott, Misses Elliott, ana
Messrv. Elliott, Wilmington. n. c.
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THIS WEEK on THE ROOF GARDEN
An Entirely New and Attractive rro-
rramme to he Given.

The Jefferson Roof Garden Is an ideai
snot for a few hours recreation in the
evening after a hard days work In TINS
torrid weather. The roof garden mas
grown steadily In favor since its opening
some weeks ago. and the attendance Is
now quite large at every performance.
An entire change OF programme is made
this week. Mazuz and Mazette. team
of Arabian comedy acrooats from the
Olympia, are the feature OF TINS week 5
hill They introduce many novel feats
OF strength and add greatly TO the per-
Torrance by their comedy
Vera Harte with new songs and baiiads'
fresh from the metropolis, is coming. too.
The Marhs sisters place Will be taken
by the Beaumont sisters, pretty and VIM
some and loaded with catchy songs and
graceful dances.
Another dancer win be here. but Just
who Messrs Ainslie & Webster VIII not
he able TO announce until tomorrow. but
they youch for II thai she Will be In
keeping with the other artists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-26
only developed her the more as a charm
ingly womanly woman.
ARRIVALS

ARRIVALS.
DIR. c. T. Brockett and family. OF At
lanta, have arrived. DR.. Brockett has
been coming here every summer for many
years, and made many friends, who give
him a most hearty welcome.
Mrs L. l.. Bradley of New York, is an
other whose coming this week has been
anxiously looked for Her marvellous
gift in devislng amusements. and execu-
tive ability in carrying them out. together
with her unselfish thought for the plea
sure OF others, make her a most delightful
addition to any company. She Is hand
some, bright, and agreeable. and the
moving spirit Of Alleghanys gayety.
Mr.. Fred Randolph. Of New York, a
nephew OF Mrs. Bradley's, will be with
her
Mr.. A. f. Bancker and family OF At
lanta, will spend some time here.
DR. and Mrs. J. r. Mcclure, OF Ports
mouth, o., are here to drink the waters.
whose fame has reached them in their
home.
Mrs. salne Barney. OF Mobile has with
her two very charming girls--lfiss Nor
veil, OF Mobile. and Miss Stuart, OF Mem
phis.
Mr.. Clifford Angel. Of New Orleans. IS
here.
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by Captain George Menzel. for sail
down the James.
At 10 o'clock A. NJ. quite a large num-
Der had gathered at the wharf-"Ship-
yard"-and in a few moments the white
sails were spread to the wind. and the
beautiful boat was gliding merrily down
the Chickahominy.
Nature smiled on the enterprise. watt
ing a delightful breeze during the entrs
day, and furnishing just enough cloudi
TO protect the jolly party from the warm
rays OF the sun. Tit tide began 20 ebb
as the anchor was hoisted, and with
little roll the vessel sped rapidly through
the turbid waters.
At l o'clock the baskets were brought
forth, and an elaborate dinner was served
for the entire party. The dainty dishes.
consisting OF all the delicacles OF tr,
season, were spread on the upper decl,
I'm the open air. and around the board
gathered as merry a company Of ladies'
and gentlemen as IS ever witnessed on
festival occasions.
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Mas.-Meeting for Children.

Rev. w. s. Leake. the Baptist city mis-
sionary, has arranged for mass-meet-
ing for children at the tent, on the cor
ner OF Marshall and Harrison streets. TINS
afternoon at o'clock. Mr.. Leake Will
preach one OF his most impressive chill
dren's sermons 10 the little ones, and
large crowd is expected TO attend. There
will be no service under the tent at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-26
MERRY SAILING PARTY.
A Trip on the Chicknhominy and the
James.
Correspondents OF the Dispatch.

TOANO, VA. July Son We'd
nesday the 22d instant. the young
men OF Forge Road chartered the beau
t,ful little vessel Bismarck. commanded
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THE RETURN TRIP.

AZ 40 the rope was thrown on the
jamestown wharf, and in a few moments
the entire party were on the historic
Island where they remained sightseeing
until o'clock, when the supper was
spread. after which the party repaired 20
the boat for their return.
On their return the moon hung grace
fully In the heavens: the stars one by
one peeped forth from tho sky. and tho
vessel with her white wings spread to
the full breeze presented picture not
soon TO be forgotten.
IL Is needless 10 say to him who Is ex.
perlenced in sailing parties that this vas
most enjoyable day. Landing az ship
yard at . o'clock. all who had pruci'
pated in the enjoyment OF the day pro-
nounced II the most pleasant sail Of then
experience
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-26
THE MERRYMAKERs

Among the merrymakors were: Mss
Laura Hammond, Miss LIMA Won schilllng.
MISS Annie Driscoli. Miss Mary Godin.
MS Carrie Ratc.ife. Miss Kittie Taylor.
MISS Sutte Cowles. Miss Louise Tyree,
MISS LNu Cowles. Miss Mary wilkinson.
Miss Mamie Richardson: Messrs. q a.
Curtis, W. A. Marston, J. G. carlton.
Paul Driscoll. Eugene Arnett " W.
Ware, ID. r. Cowles. r. x Taylor. ID
w. Marston Jr. Ed. s. Cowles.
Mrs. ID. W MarstOn and Mrs Paul
Driscoil gracefully chaperoned the party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-11
GOLD EXPORTS AND TARIFFS.

Some Democratic Journals are gravely assert
luz that there is no adverse balance OF trade
although the record value Of merchandise, gold
and silver exported last year exceeded the ap-
parent value Of imports by $l3S,OOO,OOO. Why
was the net export Of gold, amounting TO
S72,OGG,2S7, and of silver, amounting to S42,
J47 1916, unless TO pay for the excess Of imports
rraudulently inyoiccd at SSO1. G63 400 over ex-
ports! There Is not merchant or Custom
House officer who does not know that the I'M
dcrvnuations are surprisingly large under the
present tariff and to the revenue disastrous,
and extraordinary efforts and new rules have
been made to prevent them, as yet without sue
cess; and, nevertheless, IL Is gravely asserted
that the invoiced value is all that we have to
pay for the goods imported. II the undervalua
tons are but IL per cent, and for many years
they averaged 10 per cent, according to the
abcst Democratic teachers Of economy, then
the actual value Of imported goods was $92l,
100000 last year, against which merchandise
exported was only 1874, So, 415. AS the adverse
balance, less than $lOO,WO,0OO, would even
then be smaller than the net exports of gold and
silver $l14, Gl3, 4;3 last year. 1t il probable that
the undervaluations were more than ID per cent
Ncxt the same papers are stating that the
net exports OF gold In fourteen years, lS4I-OO
under comparatively low duties. We're in all
only S23929127 Any statistical abstract gives
the official figures showing net exports Of $i37,-
SO 55S gold and silver in those years. and adds
that the amount was almost all gold, AS Ii must
have BEEN because the total production Of sill
yer In this country prior 10 1850 had been only
ST. 10000 The actual average yearly in this
period Of low duties was over $3O,000,OOO. Then
II Is asserted, rs II 1t We're something startling
that in the thrty-on years 1S64-1SDl, the net
exports OF gold rose 10 the tremendous sum
Of $685. 100000" Taking the statement 40 It
stands the amount averages less than $18OOO,-
900 yearly, against over $3O,OO0,OO0 yearly In
the previous period
The comparison made gives conclusive proof
that the higher duties have not caused increased
exports Of gold, but tend TO lessen them. An
intelligent opponent OF Protection, moreover,
would instantly admit that the long period Of
unredeemcd paper currency, in which this cOun-
try had scarcely any use for gold and used legal
tenders almost exclusively for domestic pay
mcnts. could not be honestly Included In the
comparison. The omission OF the greenback
pcrod, when irredeemable paper drove out gold,
leaves the fifteen fiscal years. 1SSO-1S94, under
protective duties, to compare with fourteen
years under lower duties prior to the War, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-11
NmuGeWeutO.

..~~.roo>oo~co~~<r~~~~ v><"|S~~>>>TSS
AMERICAN ART QALLERIES-9 a. m to p "'-hA
hibition Of Paintings.
ABBEY'S THEATRE-S:15-The Goddess OF it"'n
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-S-Die Wakure
AMERICAN THEATRE-s-The shaughraun.
AMERICAN INSTITUTED to 10 p m-Exhioi''o"'
BIJOr-2-s:i5- Gentleman Joe.
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-Julius Cae'ar.
CUICKERING HAIL. p m.-Days on the bHi"'e
COLUMBUS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Scotland
D.Iy,s THEATRE -li-l@cture-2-S-Rome ana
Juliet.
EMPIRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EDEN MUsEE-Concert
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-S-Cavalleria huS'0"""
and Ia Iochandiera.
CARRICK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Squire OF Da"es
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-2-S-l4s2
HARLEM OPERA HOUsE-sl5-Littie christopher.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s:l0-The Heart OF Mary
land.
HOYT'S THEATRE-s:30-A Black Sheep
IRVING PLACE THEATRES: lS-Comtesse "uchi'
ROSTER e. BIALs-S:l5-vaudevlle
IYCEIIM THEATRE-S:l5-The Prisoner OF ZenoA
OLYMPIA TTIEATRE-2-
PALMER's THEATRE-s:l5-Romeo and Juie'
PAsTORs-lo2o 70 II p. m-Vaudeviile' ..
PROCToRs PLEASURE PAIACE-l--i] "i''"'e
Vaudeville.
STANDARD THEATRE :l5-Chimmie Fanoeh'
STAR TuEATRE-2-s-The War Of Wealth.
TRocADERO MUSIC HALL t-Naudevihe'
18th STREET THEATRE-NThe Minstrel OF Clare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-11
For MORE LIGHT ON CUBA.

New-England's voice rings true. 1t was
raised wisely, though Intellectually. nearly three
months ago. against laundering precipitation in
the Venezuela affair. To-day It Is heard more
strongly, and, It is to be hoped, more con-
yincingly, In the case Of Cuba. 1t would be
folly for any one to accuse, or to suspect. Mr..
Hale. Mr. Boutele. Mr.. Hoar and their col
leagues Of lack Of courage, or OF lack Of SYM
patty with every effort for the enlargement OF
human freedom and the vindication Of human
RIGHTS Their opposition to the pending bellger-
encv resolutions must be attributed to other
csuses than these We believe 1t Is justly to be
attributed to high St nse Of patriotism. and OF
duty and responsibility to the Nation OF which
they are the representatives and servants. They
are not unwilling to show sympathy with CUBA.
They are unwilling that the United states
should commit itself hurriedly and on insun'
dent knowledge to . course Of action that mlsns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-11

infant he was found abandoned IN the streets -
the Bishop of Udine, and was recommended 70 tie
Empress OF Anstra VINO College, nTe He returned g
italy after the cesson Of Venice by Austria.
Don Jayne de Bourbon. the only son OF Don Cas.
los is a sub-lIeutenant of dragons In the Russian
Army
It is said that some Albany artists are indignant
at Ex-Governor Flower because he chose Water.
town. N Y artist to paint his portrait for the Al
bany municipal gallery.
Nine. Etelka Gerster, the opera singer, is about
to start a vocal academy in Berlin.
When Nine Melba was in Washington recently
she met Speaker Reed In the Capitol. why don't
YOU have a fight here?" she said to him In laughing
protest II would much rather see fight than
hear a speech" Then, why. didn't you let me
iantly. II would have had fight for your special
delight. and II you will only walt l VIII 30 on the
floor and start row this HnsoSs,. dsss, M n.
Meba couldn't walt. and the speaker one' came
to naught.
The Rev DR. George A. Gordon, pastor Of the o.
South Church. Boston. has accepted an nvitatiso
to speak at the coming session OF the Oxford nnO.
land. Summer School Of Theology.
THE Boston Globe" gives some humorous rem-
nIscences Of the late Judge Abbott Of Massachu-
sets. One day, in the Suffolk County Court, It =
narrated he was called to the other end Of the
bench to speak with a lawyer. There were some
Hebrews among the witnesses and the opposing
counsel wished them sworn in the Hebrew form. -
the clerk told them to get their hats and put then
on When he had partially administered the oath
Judge Abbott returned 10 his seat. and. noticing
this departure from the usual form. suggested that
formed that this the Hebrew form he waived
his objection and the oath was administered. But a
few % aer n sS by asking n M
Christian name was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-11

gold standard prevailing in each. In the pfo.
tective fifteen years there were net Imports Oh
cold amounting to S4,369S11, or $29l,5-l per
year In the fourteen years Of low tariH' On "ie
other hand. there were net exports OF goid eA-
ceeding S3O,OOO,OO0 a year.
The very year the Democratic tariff went in.o
force the exports Of gold went up to the oiu
average. and were 3O,OS3, 721 in the fiscal year
ending with last June, but rose to $IZ'Voo'@o'
in the calendar year 1895. The coiiege piv,
fessors and other writers who refer 10 tue o'i
and exploded theory Of balance OF trace naVe
IN mind notions which nobody now enter ainS'
nor does any one deny that England, Fr"nce
and other nations having colonies ana invest
mcnts nil over the world, from which they draw
revenue constantly import with profit more
mercha ndise than they export. Inc EXCESS
represents their revenue from investments ol
mast centuries. But 1t remains as true as 1t ever
was that the nation which by low duties invites
its people to purchase abroad in actual value
Of foreign goods more than they can pay III
actual value of their merchandise exported mas
70 settle by exporting either titles to properly
or specie Democratic borrowing OF S2'o'oV,-
600 in the last three years Is evidence WHICH
plain people understand.