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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
PAPER MANUFACTURERS FAIL.
A. G.. Elliott & Co., of Philadelphia,
Make an Assignment.


PHILADELPHIA, PA. July PA. G..
Elicit & Co., well-known paper manufac-
turers and dealers, of this city, made an
assignment for the benefit OF their credit
ors shortly before noon to-day. The an
nouncement OF their failure caused great
surprise on the street, as ii was believed
the firm was beyond the probability OF EN-
barrassment The deed is made by A.
Graham Elliott, Laura j. Elliott, and
Joseph b. Mitchell, trading as A. G.. FL
lott &, Co. and the assignment is made
TO the Finance Company OF Pennsyivania
and George II. Earle. The failure carries
with 1t the embarrassment OF the Phila-
delphia Parchment Company Q.imited).
The firms business has been very large,
amounting to about $4,000 month. Its
assets are large. They consist of real es-
tate in Philadelphia and Chicago worth
from STE. 900 to $4,000. and about 500. 900
in securities. According to reports from
good authorities the firm had about $780,,
900 net invested in the business on the
first OF the year.
THE failure is not a mercantile one In
any sense. Ii is said on good authority
that IL has not been caused by any losses
in the FIRMS legitimate business, but Is
dine entirely to the great shrinkage In
the value OF share securities. The firm, II
10 understood. has about 100000 invested
in bonds and stocks Some of this Is In
Traction investments In Philadelphia,
while a large part is in New York. Some
Of these securities are owned outright,
while Others are held on margin In
brokers offices. The decline In the value
of these securities since the Chicago con-
yention Is declared TO be $4,000. the drop
In quotations since yesterday having been
about So. 900. There have been no calls
for rnargips and the firms holdings in
this way are said to be fully protsscteSd 3D.,
]. lowering Jones: counsel TOT ine n said
this afternoon that the assignment was
nrotective one. and the affairs OF the firm
would be conducted by the company. he
could not say how m h money s sss,ls Is mi
would he. The assignment was due 10
the general depression of securities MT:
ZONES said ne did not know much about
the Parchment Company, In which tne
arm * interested. No arrangement has
vel been made TO meet the creditors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
Hoke smith situation--New York
Postal.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. July 2S-(Spe-
cial)-The report OF the voluntary re-
tirement OF Secretary Hoke Smith was
again industriously circulated here this
morning. but the closest Inquiry failed
10 trace the rumor to any authentic or
responsible source. Secretary Smitn
could not be seen. but & public official
high In the confidence OF the administra-
ton. who Is certainly in a position TO
"speak by the card" said this morning.
when asked about the matter: why
there Is absolutely nothing I'm the rumor.
except Idle gossip. pure and simple.
know that Secretary Smiths relations.
both with the President and with his
official household. are pleasant and har-
monious, and that up TO this time he has
given no intimation whatever OF re-
firing from the Cabinet"
NEW YORK SITUATION.
A prominent businessman. who arrived
here last night from New York. was seen
nj the Metropolitan. and when asked his
opinion OF the political situation there,
said: Il am opposed to the Chicago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
TEE CANVASS Is SLOW.
Hot weather and Politics Don't Gee.
Republicans Inactive.

Republicans Inactive.
The hot spell has had its effect upon
politics. as well as upon the business
world and the street-corner discussions
Of the situation were few and far between
Yesterday. AS a matter Of fact. there is
little new to discuss. Messrs. Elicit and
Frayser continue TO be the only congress
foral candidates I'm the field, though a
rrlti.uds OF others are talked Of. The
latest addition 10 the possibilities is Cap
tain John Lamb. OF Henrico. who is being
urged TO announce himself.
IL is said that petition Is being circu-
lated calling on Hon. George d. Wise TO
run fo1 Congress as an Independent-Dem-
ocrat ON a sound-money platform. The
ex-COugrcssman has not been approached
on the subject.
There is little probability OF a Republi-
can entering the field. Mr.. Edgar Allan.
who is recognized as a leader of the
q. o. p. forces in this district said to
O. Dispatch man yesterday that ne had
DO idea that his party would make any
nomination.
The populsts viii hardly nominate,
either. Al their headquarters yesterday
10 was stated that the party would, in
an likelihood. content themselves with
endorsing the Democratic candidate,
though they stated further that Colonel
Elicit would not get their endorsation.
The Populists are inclined to favor Judge
Roger Gregory, and II he runs they will
support him TO q man.
The friends Of Colonel Elicit say his
nomination Is assured. They laugh at
the suggestion that he will be knitted
because he was not an original silver
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
SCRAMBLE FOR WORK.
Recent Rioters and Non-Unfon Men
Given Places Together.

CLEVELAND. o., July &.-One thou
sand men packed the streets in the neigh
borhood of the Brown Hoist Works this
morning. There was a scramble to get
places near the gate, and many OF the
men who had been foremost In the recent
riots, waited quietly at the gates from
$50 A. NJ until O'Clock. The non-union
men arrived under escort. The sullen
looks OF the men who stood and watch
ed them was the only indication OF the
bitter hatred with which they are regard
ed By the union men. Superintendent
Hess arrived a short time after the nom
union men, and addressed the
crowd outside. He said he could
not hire them all back. but
would put them to work as fast as
he could. He advised them to leave their
names and addresses, so that he could
send for them when wanted. There are
go non-union men at work, and So more
were hired Monday. These men will be
retained. One hundred OF the strikers
went TO work this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
order.

.hefher II is advisable TO have n
.s.siration before the next election.
oriersd by the Electoral Board, is now
,,g considerable discussion among
'...i p,llticians. who, as a rule, arc op-
..,s.t 10 Il AZ this time.
~,o,oin Thomas Elicit, who Is sergeant
,se Electoral Board. which Is com
.,1 ~ himself, Mr.. w. J. westwood.
,.,-nan. and II. Taylor Pemberton,
~. vas seen yesterday by Dispatch
...,er and asked why II had been de-
.t,s iust az this time 70 have a new
..rst,on. Said he: The bad condition
-, ,ho hooks was brought 10 the atten-
..., NJ the board before the spring cleo
..oo hv the City Democratic Committee
IA tho registrars themselves. The board
,.s.rea them TO be inspected. and they
..-. found 10 be In very bad condition,
.,,,ost completely filed UP. and with no
,,om Tor more NAMES. The board tided
..,- This until after the spring cleo
.,,re on having two of the books copied.
r.ls matter having been called TO the
etiention u the board. they found the
t.,,ts in such condition as TO necessi-
,s,e new registration, and. therefore.
o-iered IT, No registration has been
t,ten Cor ten years Hundreds OF voters
whose names are IN the books are either
dead or have moved away
THIS THE PROPER TIME.
ar Pemberton was next seen by the
-..orter in regard to the matter He
"a he thought 1t most proper to have a
-.s'efr5tion at this time. The very fact
49, n was Just before an important elec-
t.ar he said. should strengthen this
oo.nlon. lie thought II a man did not
,rant 10 vote FOR the Democratic noIni-
noe he would not do so, registration or
M r,ristration. and that the books should
D., plrged before the election.
CITY COMMITTEE TO ACT.
Mr. Marion l.. Dawson. chairman OF
che CITY Democratic Committee. when
e.kei his opinion as 70 the ACCESSIBILITY
N having a registration before the next
election. said he had not considered the
roaffer fully yet. and did not wish TO ex-
moss himself on the subject just now. He
tt..qht the question was of enough i'm
,..r,.nce. however. TO call a meeting Of
fbsr city Committee. and this he in
tended 10 DO. The call will be issued for
Friday night and the members Of the
bo4v will then fully discuss the matter
Do may be- that the Electoral Board will
be- asked 10 reconsider its action. One OF
the members thought that # such "A re-
quest was made Of them. the body would
comply with the wishes Of the commit
tee.
The City Committee.
The city Democratic Committee will
meet az their headquarters Powhatan-
club rooms) Friday evening to organize
f1r the campaign. and the new registra-
lion matter Will also be talked over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

Peasants served papers on the boats
Monday evening
Charles p. Lawrence claims S2oo.5S wages
from the Jayne.
Merit Hogan has n claim OF $202-i against
the Ajax and sisi.o9 against the Layne for
supplies.
Nat Turner and others claim about $40
against the Layne. and several seamen OF
The Ajax claim $ec0.
Messrs. Smith, Moncure, and Gordon
represent some Of the claimants. and MI
William Fiegenheimer will conduct two
Of the cases.
The trial will be held on August llth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
JAMESON & co. FOUND GUILTY.
They Are Sentenced to various
Terms of imprisonment.

LONDON, July 2--Dr. Jameson. Major
Sir John Willoughby, Major Raleigh
Grey. Colonel H. f. White. Major X.
White. and Hon. Henry F. Coventry,
charged with violating the foreign enlist
ment act Of 1870, in that they took part
in an armed expedition against State
with which Great Britain was at peace
were to-day found guilty.
The jury remained in their room until
SOS o'clock, when they filed into the
courtroom, and. I'm response to the ques-
ton by the Clerk OF the Court. announced
that they had agreed upon their verdict,
which was guilty against all the de-
PENDANTS. After the usual formalities
had been complied with the Court SEN
fenced DR.. Jameson to fifteen months I'M
prisonment, Major Willoughby TO ten
months; Colonel II. f. White to seven
months and the other defendants 10
three months imprisonment each. None
OF the prisoners will be compelled to do
hard labor during their Incarceration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
ACCIDENT TO MIR. STOKES.
ne Has His Arm Broken Upon One
of the CbesfnufHtIt g.rs


OF the Chestnut-Hiu Cars.
MT Charles p. Stokes. OF this city had
his arm broken while on his way 10. a
henrieo stock-farm yesterday afternoon
to got on one OF the Chestnut Hnl cars
~ ine corner Of Broad and Seventh
Weels Tor the purpose Of going out 10
sake a look az the horses. ana when tho
car had gotten beyond the vladuct II took
siding. In order 10 allow a car going
% the opposite direction 70 pass IL. Mr.
stokes BAYS he was sitting IN the forward
sna or the car. leaning on his elbow
which probably protruded two lyches out
~ The window. Before the approaching
'ar had cleared the siding the car upon
which ne was riding pulled out and the
ear enc Of the other car struck his elbow
Hlth terrific force. breaking his arm
Just above the elbow and infllctlng very
painful and serious injury
Mr. Stokes was brought 10 the city and
taken IN carriage TO his home. No. $50
west Franklin street. where the injured
member was set, and received such medi-
'ai attention as was necessary. At II
CLOCK las, night he was getting along
pr Wen As could be expected. but was In
lulte nervous state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
SOUTHERN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
It's Twenty-seventh Annual Meeting.
Opening Session.

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. July 2S.-The TWEEN
ty-seventh annual meeting Of the Southern
Dental Association convened in It's first
session this morning in the ballroom OF
the Battery-Park Hotel. About fifty men,
bers are I'm attendance. President Thomp-
son called the meeting TO order. and L.
p. McI-oud, of this city. welcomed the
visitors. ]. Y. Crawford. OF Nashville. re-
sponded. An interesting feature OF this
afternoons session was paper read by
DIR. C. L. Alexander. OF Charlotte. which
was discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
PARDON OF HENRY BIER.
IL VIII BE Asked at Hands Of Louis
fnna's Governor.

NEW ORLEANS. July 2s.-The Board
of Pardons decided at It's meeting to-day
10 recommend TO the Governor the par
don OF Henry Bier. the well-known
broker, who was convicted OF perjury
but not sentenced, In connection with the
sale of the street railway franchise. Inc
case has attracted widespre I'd attention,
not only on account OF Bier's wealth and
business standing. but because Of the
extraordinary corruption exposed In con-
ncction with his purchase for other
parties Of the street railways
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
-, ,..,u,t Upon a Woman.

WASHINGTON, july Sword reached
here tonight from Benning's Station, on
W. psItireore and Potomac railroad. that
Wy I,as smith fcoiored). formerly a Pull
snanscar porter. this afternoon feioniousIy
n s'.~ robbed and killed a white wo-
man named Margaret Brown. who lived
in that vicinity. the n woman man, IN aau'iio ION
esosss,,ent Escaped, but there is posse on
his track. and he may be captured before
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

NASHVILLE. TENN, July 2S.--J. l..
Haley farmer living five miles from
Petersburg' In Marshall county, to-day
en- his wife's throat with a butcher-lSnife.
He then plunged the knife into his own
,hrost The double tragedy took place IN
NJ nresence OF Haley's daughter who:
borr,fed ned TO a neighbors. The dead
bodies were found lying In the yard. ROOT
apart. The long butcher-knife was sun
sticking In Haleys threat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
An Excessively Hot Day.

Yesterday was a scorcher, and during
the day swelterng humanity groaned be
meath the fierce rays of the sun, wnicn
shone down upon the pavements until they
were almost like ovens In the evening
the street-cars were crowded, and thou
sands visited the suburban parks IN the
hope of catching a stray breeze. Many
"trolley-car parties" were held during me
evening, and the vari-colored lights on me
cars presented quite a pretty appearance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, July p.
Especial 1.-THE State Board OF Agriculture
met here this evening. Present; Messrs.
Buford (presidenD. Hurt. Mallory. Hlne,
Henley. Kemper, and Commissioner White
head and Thomas n. Bigger, clerk 10 the
board Business OF a general nature was
discussed but no action was taken on any
particular subject. The board meets again
to- morrow at $40 A. Nj.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
p,c,,uopders i'm New York.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-(Speciail0 E: H.
Christian. Mrs. e. d. Christian, Miss ~
Christian. Fifth Avenue; Pi r. Riddiek
broadway Central J. Bryan. MarIpor.
ouch: Mrs. T. Rutherford. Murray Hin
7 +. Massey. Jr.. st. Denis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
violent uasi-storm In Nebraska.

EDGAR. NEB., July 2s--One OF the
most violent hall-storms ever experience
IN Nebraska visited this town and lts
Immediate vicinity early yesterday morn
ing The hailstones fell with such force
az TO shatter window-panes. sash. ana
shutters. Trees were left bare OF brancn,
es and the growing crops, over iimitsu
sroiud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
Approximate Earnings of C. q A. ny.

The following are the approximate earn
ings OF the Georgia and Alabama railway:
1926. 1895
$40 miles. SEQ miles
Three weeks ending
July sd ..............s-....s .1.soi s-s'ist
Increase I'm earnings, tzolfs, OF over "
ner cent. Increase In mileage, IA per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
jefferson Clubs Outing.

The Jefferson Club gave It's a hnuai
park Yesterday afternoon. The attend
ance was args, and every one present nau
a most delightful time. Excellent music
was furnished. and many ladies' ana gen
t1emen sDent the final hours in the ln-
sniring maZes of the dance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
Two Tug. Tied up.

Ine Ajax and the u. b. I.ayne. Jr., two
sess are row lying tied up In the dock.
District Court.
United states Deputy Marshal A. J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
The FoUIqU1sln-
Price Company.
Amazing Reductions
HOuSefurniShins Goods.

Choice OF &c. Granite Tea-Pots. SOC.
Granite Dippers, 4sc. Milk-Pans. Pudding
Pans, wash-Basins. etc, 15c.
2sc. for s-quart Porcelain-Lined Preserv-
ing Kettles.
S-quart Covered Buckets. made Of heavy
polished tin. sc.
Two for 1c. for the genuine Surprise
Egg Beaters, worth 10c.
Elegant Hand-Painted China Cuspa-
doras, worth &C.. for l5c.
3-quart Granite Saucepans, value Soc.,
for 15c.
Special sale Glass Hand Lamps, all COM
plete, for 10c.
50 Willow Clothes-Baskets, made OF Sc
lected stock, worth 75c., for 2sc.
Largest size Granite Tea-Kettles, Clear
ance Sale. 4sc.
Toilet Paper packages, guaranteed
1000 sheets, regular 1Oc. packages, for &c.
Bread Boards. extra large size, smooth
and we'll made. 19c.
12c real China-White Plates, &c.
&c. Toothpicks. $500 in a box, lie.
At SC. Nicely-Decorated Cuspidores.
Elegant China Mustard Pots, DC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

HALIFAX. N. g.. July 2s-6sudeur won
the s1neie-scuil race BY eight lengths.
Durmaii was second. Rogers third, and
Halan fourth. Time. io:26
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices VIII BE-
cure to please you. .-.-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
ee,a Rencrxe. sfe4. sa2, e2a.

go,d reserve al the close o. business to-
Saw was xlOl. So. 62s. The days with
drswais were see. 500 Additional offers OF
cold agxregatins s,sio,0oo were made and
accepted to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
ROCKS IN BAD SHAPE
~ur REASON FOR ORDERING
NEW REGISTRATION

TIC ronrd Postponed the matter
- AFTER the spring Election
- May Now Rescind Its Recent
order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29

old papers for sale at asc. hundred At
sh4 Mans tch ofiics-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
GERMAN TONNAGE DUES.
Comments of Berlin Newspapers on
Clcvclands Proclamation.

Berlin, Dec j.-The National Zeitung.
says of the proclamation by the presi-
dent of the United States reimposing
tonnage dues on German vessels:
The tonnage dues nt.EIamburg Bre.
men, etc, will Certainly be raised. They
will not he applied. however, us in
America, to State purposes, but exclu-
sively to improving the harbors, and will
thus benefit all shipping.
German shippers must build their
own wharves in America, foreigners hav.
ing such wharves in German ports.
Owing to this essential difference in the
method of applying the money Germany
obtained advantages in 1888, of which
she will now be deprived. Some time
ago the officials at Washington seemed
disposed to make the whole law retro.
spective, but doubtful financial conditions
appeared to render the moment unpropi-
tious and the fresh German representa-
tions remained without result. a con-
siderable sacrifice is imposed upon Ger
man ship-owners.
The Freisinnige Zeitung estimates that
the increased expenditure cor the North
German Lloyd Steamship Company alone
will amount to $50, 900 marks.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
Dolls I! Coils f! Dolls |

Thousand OF Dolla OF every conceiv-
able variety. and several cases to sr-
rive tomorrow. Note few prices.
Jointed Bisque Dolls at Sc
Jointed Bisqre Dolls st Ice, csc, 20,,
soc. 75c S9c 81, up TO 50 IS zach
Kid BODY Dolls o. CSC, 2sc, soc, zoe
81, 3l.19, 81 so.
Dressed Dole OF all ecr,s o. 1sc. 22c,
Csc. soc, 79c, 81. up to 81 so
Have you eeen the prettiest dressed
Doll in Roanoke? II not see i. on our
counters. Its beauty
Everybody tells us we have the great
est line CT Dolls ever shown here.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
REMARKABLE SEA STORY.

Victoria, b. C.. Dec 5.-The Austria.
liam steamer Warrimoo, which arrived
from Australia, reports one of the most
remarkable tales of the sea chronicled in
recent years. n bottle was picked IN
near Cape kidnapper, New Zealand, just
before the Canadian Liner left Sydney,
containing an unsealed message to the
effect that the ship Mohawk sprung Il
leak in latitude 1921 south and longitude
90. "A west and that the crew was taking
TO the boats as a last hope. The message,
which was yellow with age, concluded:
God help us. John Franklin
The Mohawk, John Franklin mate was
lost with all hands sixteen years ago on
voyage from Quebec to Troon, in Ayr
SHIRE, ana this wave-buffeted message i,
the flrst word that has been had us to
how she met her doom.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
WHAT COBB THINKS.

st. Louis, Dec. Congressman Seth
W. Cobb. of t.Louis, is authority for the
statement that Congress will recognize
the belligerent rights of the Cuban pa.
triots whether President Cleveland re-
commends it or not.
The situation is Il grave one,n said
Mr.. Cobb, "and it is difficult to say what
the President will do. 1t is my opinion,
however, that President Cleveland will,
IN his message to Congress, speak very
kindly of the Cuban patriots, but will
not recommend any action. don't think
he is in favor. OF taking any positive steps
and will leave that to Congress- y
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
wINDER RELENTs.
He Abanaons His. Suit Against the Sea-
board Air Line.

He Abandons His Suit Against the Sea-
board Air Line.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. D.. John IL. Winder
to-day dismissed his suit against II. c.
Hoffman, the Seaboard Air Line and 9TH
ers. Burton Smith, attorney for Win
der, filed the suit which was for 800, 900
and was brought upon the ground that
certain resolutions were passed by the
directors of the roads composing the Sea-
board Air Line implying misappropria-
tion by him of certain funds of the COM
pany during his administration rs gen
eral manager of the system.
Mr.. Winder, who is one of the most
prominent railroad men in the South
states that the suit was brought simply
for the purpose of u public vindication of
himself, rs the resolutions referred to re-
ceived general publication. Inasmuch as
the defendants arrest did this, when a
proposition was made by them to pay his
salary to October 1. his attorneys fees
and court costs, he Immediately accepted