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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-01
TELEGRAMS BRIEFED.
AND BOILED DOWN FOR TIE
READERS BENEFIT.
Latest Happenings Over the World
Taken Prom the Wires and
Served Hot.

The powers will not blockade Crete.
Spain is on the verge of a cabinet
crisis.
Greece will try and stop Cretan fiji
clustering.
Gold receipts continue greater than
withdrawals.
Lii Hung Chang will sail from Eng
land ON the %.
Thunder storm at st. Louis breaks
the terrible heat.
Gang of Mexican postage stamp
forgers arrested.
Fire has been raging for three days
at Lebeau, Russia.
The mercury is around the hundred
mark in Tennessee.
Senator Wolcott will support Nc
Kinley and Hobart.
University regents are to meet AT
Galveston August 3.
The extreme heat in Mississippi is
seriously injuring cotton.
The insurgents are putting a bate
ry of French guns into Cuba.
Eagle Pass Pops endorse Bryan and
want Gatewood for congress
Washington is likely to be Popnlist
and Democratic headquarters
Chamberlain will not preside over
the South African investigation
Heat at Memphis and Little Rock
continues fearful, mercury 102-
The trade reviews agree in report
ing no improvement in business
The mortality in the Atlantic City
railway horror reaches AZ deaths
Clarendon, Ark, people look for one
rapist, find another and lynch him.
iThurston opens the campaign with
a speech at Madison, 5000 present.
Balfour says it is too soon to con-
slider the release of the Irish prison
ers.
Allison thinks that an international
bimetaIlist agreement will come very
soon.
One million bushels of Iowa, Kan
.sas and Nebraska corn contracted for
export.
democratic Chairman Harrity an
nounces his withdrawal from active
politics.
New York state executive commit
tee endorse the Bryan ticket unani-
mously
Hanna has an interesting interview
with Tom Reed. No information Civ
en- out
Bishop O'Sullivan, of Alabama, is
dead. Me was prominent in Catholic
circles.
Zapata Republicans endorse Grant
for state chairman and Pierce for
congress.
Thirty states are put down as GER
tain for the sound money Democratic
program.
Bridge over Bear Greek. this side
of Austin, burned, delaying train seve-
raj hours.
Farmers, workingmen and old sol
diers of Guernsey county, o.. visit
McKiRley.
Lightning strikes the Confederate
camp at Orchard Hill, Ca, and two
are killed.
jameson is booked as a first class
misdemeanant, and gets white treat
ment in Jail.
Two of the contractors sign the scale
and $50 of the New York tailors re-
turn to work.
Spanish papers think that Spain has
a case of retaiiatory damages against
United States.
Stevenson, chairman of the Michi-
gan Democratic committee, insists on
his resignation.
Frank Agan bests Joe Patchen and
Robert ]. at Cleveland in the free for
all pace in 2:04.
Tammany Hall will endorse Bryan
and Sewall, without waiting for the
state convention.
Chairman Jones calls the Demo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
LYNCHBURG OUT TOO.
THE HILL-CLIMBERs HAVE TO
QUIT THE LEAGUE.
ONLY FOUR CLUBS ARE LEFT.
A New Schedule Will he Arr"ngeo
In NorfoIk on Monday, ana the
c,.n. Will Start Fresh I'm n
rventy-Two-Gam Series.

Tho Ivnohburg baseball cluD mas "'S
,anaos and withdrawn from the Virginia
State League, leaving only four CLUBS u
constitute the league.
rb,s inflammation was received here iasI
night IN a telegram to MIR. W. Is. brauieS
from Mr.. L. Lazarus. manager Vi 'ne
defunct club. and was in nowlse SUI
prise to Mr. Bradley or the gentiemn
who were present at the league neelins
Friday night as Mr.. Lazarus stated there
that the Lynchburg management hAd
about determined upon taking that STEP
The Lynchburg people realized the mis-
take they made In selling Pickering DO
Ian. and McGann too late to remedy the
damage Il had done, and as they were
losing money. they concluded to get out
of n bad hole as best they could.
After the league meeting ADJOURNED,
Messrs. Bradley, Watson, O'Neill, ana
Boyer held an informal meeting ana
agreed that in event the Lynchourg team
,d,d withdraw they would close the first
league season with last night, declare
Picbmond winner OF the first half, and
begin the second half tomorrow, Win
a clean nercentage slate. They VIII meet
I'm Norfolk tomorrow TO ratify this agree
ment. and 10 arrange the schedule Tor
the last series.
HAVE TO HAVE A NEW SCHEDULE
or course. a new schedule will have to
he prepared for the twenty-five games
vet TO be- played as 1t would not do 10
have six blank dates a week, but the
schedule will be so arranged as not TO
interfere with the games mapped OUT
for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
"A I.vnchburg and Roanoke were tohaVe
played together on these days their WIN
drawal does not affect the other clubs.
II Richmond should win the final series
the seven championship games VIII then
of course, not be played, as the Blue
birds will have already won the trophy,
but. I'm event that one of tho other three
clubs-and they are all strong aggrega-
tions now-wlns out, why. it will have 70
meet Richmond and play series OF
seven games for the pennant.
The Nowlan Club series will be played
in either event II Richmond wins the
pennant the club finishing second Will
play with US. and II we lose the pen
nant we will Of course, be second, having
been declared winner OF the first half
season, and will still be in the cup race.
WAS A GOOD THING.
The retirement of Lynchburg Is really
n good thing for the league. interest III
the contests since the release OF Lynch
burg's best players had almost died out
and, as the four teams start on an even
basis. with good men, interest in the
race will be renewed.
The Portsmouth team has shown Its
ability to play good ball. the Hampton
team has strengthened with Roanoke
best men. and Norfolk IS in first
class trim. Richmond will, therefore. not
have a walkover in the twenty-five games
series.
The Bluebirds will be back here Thurs
day. but it is not known who they will
may
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
III HUNG CHANG COMING.
He Is Given n Grand Send or From,
England.

LONDON, August 22.-II Hung Chang,
tho special ambassador OF the Emperor
OF China, with his suite. left Waterloo
station at Q O'clock this morning for
Southampton, where he embarked on
board the American Line steamer ST.
Louis for New York. The ambassador
and the members of his suite were driver
TO the station in four Royal carriages.
A large number Of friends gathered
around the railway car occupied by tho
distinguished Chinaman. and remained
until the train moved away.
Ii Hung Chang shook hands and con-
versed with every one IN the group which
included Sir Donald a. Smith, Canadian
High Commissioner in London; Hiram
Maxim, the inventor; DR.. Irvine an
American; and Archer Baker. European
traffic agent Of the Canadian Pacific rail-
road Sir Halliday Mccartney, English
secretary Of the Chinese legation. accom-
panied the party to Southampton.
Just before the train started. Ii Hung
Chang lighted a long silver-tubed pipe,
which he began putting with evident sat
isfaction. AS the train steamed away
he was still smoking. at the same time
responding to the farewell cheers OF his
friends by smiling, bowling. and waving
his hand.
When II Hung Chang and his party ar
rived at Southampton they at once went
on board the steamer st. Louis, which.
forthwith became the scene OF a gather
ing OF most genial character. The draw
ing-room Of the st. Louis was converted
into great reception hall. and the Chi
nese ambassador held a leyee. which
lasted come time. Indeed. II Is net In
recollection that any visitor TO England
has received so grand send off, The
Mayor Of Southampton, United States
Consul Kinkead, and the other consuis
stationed at Southampton, and the local
digntarles made farewell speeches. all
OF which were addressed directly TO thu
Chinese statesman, and as the steamer
was leaving her dock the ambassador
and his party cheered and were cheered
by thousands OF people who had gathered
on the wharf 10 bid good-by to the
visitors. The weather was clear and
sunny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
Republican Convention Called.

The Third District Republican Commit
tee met at Republican headquarters at
noon Yesterday and after a session OF an
hour and q half decided that a conven-
ton should be held In this district for
the purpose of considering the matter OF
nominating a candidate for Congress.
There were present Chairman J. w.
Southwark, Wray Il. knight Edmund
Waddil. Jr., and John Mitchell, Jr., while
a number OF Republican leaders were as
sembled In the ante-rooms with a View
of learning the result as soon as possible.
One of these was Alderman James Bahen,
who has evinced so much interest in the
nomination OF Judge l.. l.. Lewis for Con-
eress.
The meeting OF the committee was a
secret one. and all that could be learned
was that the body had called a conven-
ton 70 assemble at Hanover Courthouse
on Thursday, September 9th, and that the
basis of representation should be the same
as that IN the contest for delegates 10
the recent State Republican Convention at
stanton This would apportion the dele
gates as follows: Richmond, 81; Henrico.
u; Hanover 8; Chesterfield, S; Manches-
ter. 4; Goochland, s; King William. b;
New Kent, 8. Total, 76.
The committee did not elect a member
TO iii the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton OF Joseph Walker. Esq,
IL was claimed by Chairman Southwark
that the meeting was very harmonious
one. and that the Republicans were gain
ing ground in the district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
ELLET GOES UP ONE.
THE CONGRESSMAN GETS THE DEL
EGATE FROM MIDLOTHIAN.
WINTERPOCKS MAN NOT COMMITTED.
He VIII Decide When the Conven-
ton Meets for Whom He Will Vote.
The Claims of both sides-Quite a
Pretty Fight.

The fight between Colonel Elicit and
Captain Lamb for the congressional nomi-
nation in this district continues close. and
grows more exciting each day. Every
point is holly contested, and the race Is
nip and tuck. Elicit gained point yes'
terday, and his friends were again In
high feather. Lamb, on the other hand,
blocked an Elicit move, and his people
were not grumbling at the result OF the
days work. Both candidates retired last
night hopeful, II not confident; but there
IS little doubt that they felt some solicit
tude as to the result of the elections this
week.
The impression seems to have gotten
out that all of the Chesterfield precincts
would elect yesterday, but this was en-
tirely erroneous. Only two held meetings
and these were entitled to but one dele
gate each. Midlothian, which the Lamb
men hoped to carry, elected an Elicit
man. Mr.. Eli Hobson, who was CHOSEN
at WinterpOck. is uncommitted ana ifee
10 vote for either candidate when the
convention meets Colonel Elicit spent
yesterday in the Midlothian section ana
CAPTAIN Lamb looked after his own In
terests at Wintersock.
HOW IT NOW STANDS.
AS the matter now stands, the two
candidates are not very far apart. Just
$50 delegates have been elected, leaving
81 vet TO be chosen. OF these 10 are IN
Chesterfield. Is in Hanover, and in King
William. All of them will elect tins
week.
Colonel Elicit and his friends were in
fine spirits last night. They had no state
ment to give out but said there was
practically no doubt of his getting a suiil-
Gent number of votes in three counties
named TO nominate him. Their figures up
to date are as follows;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
HANNA As A FAT-FRYER.
His Failure Causing Uneasiness
Among Republicans.
New York Journal, I'D

lNtW 1DIh ObiAdlt -=usJ
Mr.. Hanna's failure as a fat-fryer has
caused a great amount Of uneasiness
among the Republicans. They believe ne
will ultimately get it all, or a great pro-
portion Of what he wants. but feel that
the bankers ought to contribute and re-
lieve the suspense.
II was said yesterday that Cornelius
Bliss had fallen short Of his expectations
in his collections. and that the work OF
raising the necessary funds had been
thrown upon Mr. Hanna twofold. While
he had never intended to raise any money
from the protected manufacturers, Mr..
Blss's failure to charm them into giving
I'D had forced Mr. Hanna TO try his hyp-
motto influence upon them.
The real drain Of the campaign will be-
gin within a week, and from then on until
the day of election the national chair
mans activity I'm the check business Will
be great. With the sending out Of speak
ers, the supplying OF county, State. and
congressional committees with money,
viii come the drain.
This has caused Mr.. Hanna to coquette
with both the Union League and the
Platt factions OF the party. one he need
ed for their votes, the other for money.
Since his trouble I'm raising money the
Platt faction has been below par and the
Union Leaguers have been worth 100 cents
on the dollar.
The frost In the banking districts that
Mr. Hanna encountered Wednesday ana
Thursday caused him to shout for aid
and as a result the Union Leaguers have
come forward. and General Horace Porter
is said to be backing up the claims OF Mr..
Hanna f.r money and explaining why Il
must be had.
General Porters large acquaintance
with Union Leaguers, who have given
money in the past ~ expected 10 bear
fruit. and a large portion Of Mr.. Hanna
day was put I'm yesterday with the vice
president OF the Pullman Palace-Ca
Company raising cash.
In the morning Mr.. Hanna saw Mr..
Porter, and then LEFT his Office. The pair
returned for a short time in the after
noon. but all callers were barred.
Edward Lauterbach called upon Mr..
Hanna, and experienced a chill. It was
a long time before he obtained an au-
dience. but he was finally recognized "a
Mr.. Hanna was walking away.
"Will you be back. Mr.. Hanna?' he
asked.
mo. don't think So" said Mr.. Hanna,
smiling. rs General Porter stepped ahead
without CHANGING at Mr.. Lauterbach.
"Will you be at your hotel to-nIght?'
asked Mr.. Lauterbach.
"Weu. IA No; ! have business this
evening: I shan't be there"
"Wel. I'll see you tomorrow" said Mr.
Lauterbach, much ike a man trying to
get out OF an awkward situation.
Mr. Hanna and General Porter ther
went down stairs, where a cab was In
readiness. and the pair were driven to
ward the Union League Club.
Mr.. Lauterbach had nothing to say.
Except that he was just calling on Mr.
Hanna"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PLANS.
A Silver Newspaper for Chicago-Ap-
peal for Funds.

CHICAGO, ILL, August 22-The day
at National Democratic headquarters was
largely one Of preparation for beginning
the political office work of next week.
Chairman Jones some days ago ap-
pointed Thomas Gahan, on behalf OF the
committee, to act in conjunction with
Chairman Cantrell, OF the State Board Of
Warehouse Commissioners, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the cost and other
details I'm connection with the publica-
ton OF a silver morning newspaper in
Chicago during the campaign. The figures
were submitted TO Chairman Jones to-
day. and some time was spent with Com
mitteemen Gahan and Johnson on this
business.
The question OF starting such a paper
will not be decided until a fun meet
ing of the committee is held. probably
Monday morning. Secretary Walsh, OF
the committee, will arrive in town to-
morrow.
The plan Is TO start at once an eight
mage general newspaper, the editor to be
named by the National Committee and
the business end to--be controlled by
Chicago citizens who will subscribe to the
stock. The paper viii be subsidized by
the National and State committees, and
thousands Of copies distributed throughout
the West. 1t is proposed 10 make the
price | cent everywhere. The necessity
for such paper in Chicago is admitted by
the committee, but the cost of printing
It is found 10 be higher than was ex-
pected.
An appeal for campaign funds was
made tonight in an address ITO tho
People Of the United States"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
THREE sTRhIGHTs.
Norfolk Takes the Third Game From
the Crabs.

NORFOLK, VA, August 22.-(Special.)-
BY winning to-day Norfolk made it three
straights from the Grabs. This was the
prettiest game of the series. there being
Just enough hitting to make 1t interesting,
while the fielding by both teams was
sharp For the reason that the crowd
vas comparatively small, there was very
little roofing done, and the players did
not put any great amount OF ginger into
their work The score seems TO indicate
that the visitors outplayed the locals.
They had one more hit and less errors,
but Norcum was not as steady as Leach.
he gave four men bases on balls and
struck out one and Of the five who got
free passes to first but four Of them
made the circuit. Leach did very good
work, except in the third inning, when
five singles were raped out which,
coupled with RothermePs wild throw 10
the plate. let IN three runs. Save at this
point he was invincible. Norcum also
pitched a good game, but the locals
managed 10 hit him when hits meant runs,
and thus il was that he lost. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
.RATE-WAR AGAIN.
YORK-RIvER LINE MEETS BAr
LINES PASSENGER CUT.
NOW 4 FIGHT TO The FINISH
That Seems to be the Indicates
Railroad Companies Temporarily
Yet Heard From.

BALTIMORE, MD. August 22-The rate
war between the Bay Line and the York.
River Line broke out afresh to-day, when
the latter announced that 1t would meet
the cut in passenger rates put into efrect
by the Bay Line July 18th. ard would go
under the latters cut in freight rates ON
Norfolk business.
The Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company has also taken hand In
the fight, and announces that beginning
next Monday 1t will meet the cut Of the
York-River Line.
The action of the York-River Linz Is In
retaliation for the reduction by the old
Bay Line In passenger rates via Its
James-Rlver route from Baltimore to
rates from % cents to 10 cents a hundred
pounds on first-class shipments. with
similar reduction on all other classes and
commodities.
The action Of the York-Rlver Linz
would seem TO Indicate that hope OF COM
promising the differences has been .aDan-
doned, and that now 1t must be a nght
TO the finish
The railroad companies which are back
OF the two steamship companies In their
fight are temporarily hand-tied. United
States Judge Simonton, before whom the
Seaboard Airline VS.. tho Southern rail-
way case was recently argued. has not
yet disposed OF the Injunction suit, aut
the rate-slashlng Will therefore. bs con-
fined TO the points reached by the boats.
Beginning Monday morning the York
River Line and the Merchants and Min
| ers' Transportation Company Will put
into effect passenger rate between Bal
timore and Newport News and Norfolk of
| 81 aud $3.50 for the roundtr1p. Freight
rates will be reduced TO cents per 100
| pounds on the three first classes and Q
| cents per 100 pounds on the remaining
| classes.
The Bay Line, It is expected win
| promptly meet these reductions. and pos
| sibly cut under them, they having been
the aggressors throughout the fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
Totals. 80. ......Sils 6is
cn,,rr,,l1crlr SOC CAPTAIN LAAIB.

STA If.nl E.NI fAllE I AZ 4 4AA-f 'S+N-''+-
CAPTAIN Lambs managers say mar
there is no sort OF doubt about lhe ueIe
gates already selected. So far as New
Rent Is concerned. they exhibit the fol-
lowing letter from the chairman OF the
Democratic party I'm that county:
boulevard Va, August q, 1880.
Captain John Lamb:
Dear Captain.-I have seen in the Dis
match several times that you only nave
three out of the four delegates from New
I<ent This is an error. You nave all
four delegates. / would have written
Won before. but waited 10 be certain about
It, L. T. BARNES.
,rhav e1so have n letter from Hon. Man
Low TT Barnes. saying that New Kent Is
solid for Lamb"
AZ Ia Manchester. they say that there
can be no manner of doubt that al OF
The thirteen delegates are for Lamp
They think II useless 70 discuss this mat
ter. AS to Henrico. they say that tneir
6ret claim Is undoubtedly correct; that
Captain Lamb has % Of the "a dele
gates and they offer the following let
fer as to Colonel Elletts claim OF one
half a delegate at Bruins:
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
see that Colonel Ellett's friends claim
a delegate from Bruins Precinct In Hen
rico county. This IS an error on the part
Of his supporters. The fact Will be seen
from these facts: Mr.. Ford. Lamb dele
cate. was placed in nomination. as was
Mr.. Sinton, a delegate for Colonel Eliett'
The vote OalloD resulted II to r. Then
on motion. a new vote was taken by d.
viding the forces present This. by actual
count, resulted IS to in favor Of Mr..
Ford the delegate for Captain Lamb.
The chairman announced the result.
I write this at the suggestion or friends
Of Captain Lamb. Respectfully.
WA. II SANDS.
The following table shows the status OF
affairs. according to the Lamb mems con-
fentiOn:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

Iev but late developments In those States
rather tend TO weaken the claim. Fusion
A. me ocder Ia every one OF them between
the populists. silver Republicans, and the
Democrats. The plan of fusion has been
definitely laid out In oregon. California.
and wyoming. and actually perfected IN
Washington. without the slipping OF O
cog. The Republican claims have been
based on the belief that fusion In those
States was only dream.
II the fusion tickets prove to be as
strong in the other Pacific States as that
In washington. the Republicans. as they
concede will stand small chance OF COM
ing within sight of a majority. Most or
the State ticket goes TO the Populists. The
silver Republicans get one congressman,
and the Democrats the other.
THE nominee of the silver Republicans.
endorsed nv the other elements to the
fusion. Is w. c. Jones, now serving his
second term as Attorney-General OF the
state. He IS a graduate Of Ann Arbor,
and is unquestionably one OF the ablest
and most popular men in the West,
though comparatively young.
The Democrats chose for their congress
sional candidate on the fusion ticket the
understandable James Hamilton Lewis, a
Virginian by birth. whom President Cleye-
land appointed few months ago to make
a special examination OF the American
consulates I'm Europe. Lewis Is a truly
brilliant orator. a gentleman always, and
IS unusually popular with men of all par
ties in his state. He is young and hand
some. Fielding Lewis, OF Revolutionary
fame In Virginia, was one Of his distin-
guished ancestors.
The friends OF both Lewis and Jones
have no doubt that Washington state will
be represented in the next House by a re-
markedly spirited pair.
Virginia, or North Carolina, contributed
another worthy son 10 the fusion tickle,
out there in Patrick Henry Winston, a
descendant Of Patrick Henry. The silver
Republicans put him up for Attorney
General. The towns OF Winston. Va. and
Winston. n. c.. were named in honor of
the Winston family. Professor George
winston. president OF the State Univer-
sity Of North Carolina, and recently elect
ed TO a like position in the University Of
Texas. Is a brother OF Patrick Henry
Winston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
BIG FIRE IN BUFFALO.
Incendfary and Possibly Fnfal-Ex-
position building burned.

BUFFALO, y. Y, August 2.-Ffrs
started in the exposition building and In
the covered half-mile track at the Buff
falo Driving Park simultaneously about
fifteen minutes after the last spectators
who witnessed the Grand Circuit races
this afternoon had left the track. ana
exposition building and half-mile cover
cd track were burned. a hostler name<
Martin is thought TO have been burned
to death. The horses in the stables sur
bounding the track were saved wish
much difficulty Six dwellings, on Puffer
street were totally destroyed, and I'VE
others badly damaged. II was ono OF the
hardest fires on record in the city to
fight twenty hFemen beins overcome by
heat. In the exposition building were
stored the election booths OF the city. to-
gether with 800 racing sulkies All were
lost Beyond doubt the fire was Of In
cendiary origin. The loss will be over
$4,000