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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Dill.
Notes of Personal Interest.
The condition of DR.. n. b. Neblett
delegate from Lunenburg county. who
had an operation for appendicitis per-
formed at st. Luke's Home last Thurs
day, was not so favorable last night. but
at a late hour he was resting well.
There is strong opposition to the con-
FALL-RIvER WAGE REDUCTION.
Notices Sent Out-Actiou to Go Into
Effect January 3D..

FALL RIVER, MASS, December a.
Notices Of the proposed reduction OF
wages have been mailed to the various
cotton-mills, and were distributed and
posted to-day. The notices announce
that there will be a reduction of wages,
beginning January 3, 1898, the details to
be given out later.
The Manufacturers Committee con-
cuded its labors and adjourned this af-
ternoon. At the close of the meeting the
secretary announced that the committee
voted to recommend general reduction
of wages in all departments on the same
basis.
The price for weaving a cut of N-inch,
eix6i print-coth, will be reduced from IS
TO Is cents, and the reduction in all other
departments, without reserve, will be the
equivalent of IL l-9 per cent Contrary to
report, the schedule now in use will be
the basis for the new one, and no changes
will be made except the reduction. The
secretary said that in the matter of odds,
which are being so commonly manufac-
tured as to be practically staple goods
each mill be allowed TO figure its own
prices, merely cutting the specified per
cent. from the prices now paid.
The spinners' schedule, which has
served as the DslslS lOF all WdSt
for nearly ten years, will be used as the
basis in the present case. each mill figur-
ing the new price as 1t becomes necessary
by reason of changes in the number Of
yards spun.
1t is the expectation and recommended
ton of the committee that the salaries
of all administrative officers be reduced
II 1-9 per cent. from the present figures.
The new schedule will be sent out at
once, and then developments will depend
upon the attitude OF the operatives. The
matter of an address to the operatives is
now settled, and there will be none, nor
will there be n conference between the
manufacturers and operatives, unless the
need of such action should become neces-
sary to avert trouble. when there is a
possibility that something of the kind
would be brought into operation.
1t is hoped by the members of the COM
mttee that the fact that the cut is gene
raj, and includes the treasurers and SUI
perintendents, in the same ratio as the
operatives. will lead the latter to accept
the situation. The salared men in gene
raj favor the reduction OF their incomes.
as well as the wages of the operatives.
not only as an expression OF good faith,
but for business reasons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
HOUsE-ELECTION CONTESTS.
PostpOnement of the Virginia and
other Cases.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December H.
The consideration of the various contest
ed election cases before the House Com
mlttee on Elections No. 3 was deferred
to-day until after the holidays.
All the contestants from the Virginia
and Tennessee districts were present to-
day. Internal -Revenue-Collec Brady,
OF Virginia, and John S. Wise, OF New
York, were among the counsel.
After a long parley for time, the COM
mittee set for hearing the various cases
as follows: Paterson VS.. Carmack, Tenth
Tennessee District, and Wise vs. Young.
Second Virginia, at the first regular meet
ing after the holidays, and the committee
will sit from day to day until these cases
are disposed of. Thorp VS.. Epes, Fourth
Virginia. and Brown VS.. Swanson, Fifth
Virginia. will be heard at the next regu-
lar meeting thereafter.
The South Carolina cases-Murray VS..
Elliot. First District; Chatfield VS.. Tai
bot. Second, and Johnston VS.. Stokes,
Seventh, will be taken up for argument,
and submitted together on the law ques-
tions involved, at the third regular meet
ing of the committee after the holiday
recess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
DEMOCRATIC VIEWS.
RESULT OF HOUSE OF REPRE-
sExrArrvEs PARTY c6uCuA
CUBA; FINANCE; 4 DlHKRUpTCYuV
Opposition to the ResGrement ef
Greenbacks and Treasury xstss,
and TO Reducing the Taxes o. M.
tfOnal banks.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December IA
The caucus Of Democratic members OF
the House OF Representatives tonight r.
suited In the adoption OF resolutions de-
inning the party policy on the questions
Oh cuba, finance, and bankruptcy.
The caucus was largely attended. l01 os
the l2S Democratic members being pre-
sent, despite the fact that stormy
! weather prevailed.
Representative Richardson, of Tennes-
see, acted as chairman, and Represents.
tives Cummings. Of New York, and Cow.
herd. Of Missouri, as secretaries. Repre-.
sentative Bailey, of Texas, took the ini-
tiatiye by presenting the first OF the reso-
lutions, as follows:
Resolved. That it IS the sense of this
caucus that the Democratic members OF
the House Of Representatives ought to
resist all efforts, direct or indirect. to re-
tire the greenbacks and treasury notes.
Resolved. second. That we are opposed
TO, and will resist, all attempts to extend
the privileges of national banks. or to re-
Resolved, third. That we favor the
early consideration and passage oc tho
Senate resolution recognizing that con-
dition Of war exists In the Island Of Cuba
between the government OF Spain and
| the Cuban people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor tha
early enactment Of q just and wise bank
ruptcy law"
~
tions on finance and Cuba were consie-
cred separately, the discussion being
vigorous and unanimously favorable. Mr..
Bailey made the main speech, urging that
Democratic members should take their
position promptly against the financial
movements now assuming formidable
dimensions, owing to the recommendation
given them by the President and the Sec
retary OF the Treasury. He also spoke
In favor OF a clear-cut attitude in the
Cuban matter.
There was not dissenting word to Mr..
Bailey's propositions, and the first three
resolutions were carried by unanimous
vote, the result being received with
hearty cheers
The fourth resolution. declaring for n
just and wise bankruptcy law. met with
some opposition. Mr.. De Almond. of
MlSSourl, arBueu tnat IL WeS not expeul-
ent for the party to take a position fa-
vorable to a bankruptcy bill at this time.
The resolution was supported by Messrs.
Bailey. Simms OF Tennessee, and Swan
son of Virginia.
The resolution finally prevailed by a
large majority, although Mr.. De Almond
and about half dozen others registered
their votes in opposition to this course.
On motion OF Mr.. Maddox. OF Georgia.
arrangements werl made for the usual
congressional committee TO conduct tho
congressional campa4yn OF 1885. The COM
mittee Is to consist e ore member from
each State and Terrt'ry and one from
the District Of Columbia, and nine sena-
tors, 10 be chosen by the Senate Demo-
cratic caucus.
The caucus adjourned at . o'clock,
having been in session just an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
TO MEET In JANUARY
GRAND CAN'T ADVISORY COUNCIL
M ASSEMBLE IN PETERSBURG.
THs ORDER WILL ISSUE TO-DAY.
,r,,rsday, the Twentieth Proximo,
,o he Named ns the Datc-Ceneral
,,,,dIey Defends Colonel stubbs
and Criticiscs Committees Report.

Tho Grand Camp Advisory Council will
..,yenc in the city OF Petersburg on the
,,.-plne OF Thursday, January Goth, next,
r.yiew the action Of the Investigating
r,r,mittce just adjourned, and to pass
IN the guilt or innocence OF Colonel
7.r,ss y. Stubbs. who has been con-
s.,,nsd for alleged afiiiiation with rep
,.s,ntative Of the American Book Com
Yguy.
Tns fact leaked out last night, though
,e, order calling upon the council TO con-
,..rs was not given out. 1t is under
s.,o8 however. that 1t has been prepared
and that It Is only withheld in order
,sst Adjutant-General Ellet may afiix
his signature to it.
colonel Stubbs could not be seen last
,ieht In reference to the order, and
isnco the verbiage could not be gotten.
his reasons for assembling the council
&, Petersburg are, therefore, not known.
II Is probably more central point for
,be.r meeting. though. as most of the
camps composing the Grand Camp. lie on
trs Southside of the state, or in the
southwest.
The council, as heretofore stated, is
r5urosed OF the commanders Of the
various subordinate camps in the State,
and there is no provision in the consti-
tuition stating how many shall constitute
q quorum. 1t is thought, therefore, that
there will be TO trouble in getting enough
together TO pass upon the matter in hand
The investigation continues to be the
tax Of the hour in veteran, as well as
political circles, and opinion as to the
verdict, or rather the finding of the COM
n.ttee. seems TO be about equally di-
yded General George J. Hundley, Colo
mel Stubbs's counsel, is out in q card this
morning, which he publishes under his
own signature, criticising the committees
Recommendations, and asking for ver-
dict from the people.
Another phase of the matter, which has
recently developed, is Mr.. Womack's pro-
test against the reference TO him by
Colonel Stubbs, as being "a man in bad
Tepute." Mr.. Womack. who has been in
the city for several days, was taken sud
denly i'll during Monday night, and had
10 telephone for his wife, who came from
Petersburg early yesterday morning. Mr..
Womack intended to furnish the Dis
patch last night with statement in re-
ply 70 Colonel Stubs. and did prepare
one, but 1t was not such an one as could
a. published, and hence was rejected. 1t
set forth very fully, however. that all
charges that had been made against him,
were the result of Jealousy, and seve-
ral court records were inserted to sub
stantiate the statements made. Mr.
Womack expects to prepare a modified
statement to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
SPANISH NOTES OF INTEREST.
Anarchist Deserted by HIS Feiiows-
Had Intended TO XIII Weyler.

MADRID, December IA supposed
Anarchist, disguised as a woman was
recently found, with hands and feet tied'
in a ditch near Saragossa. Ihe man
travelled on the same train as General
Wevler. and intended to kill the General,
but ON his failure to do so other Anar-
chists bound him and left him 10 MS
fate. -, -
The Minister of Marine is paying ur-
GENT attention TO the improvement OF
the Spanish navy. .
II is announced that General Azcarraga'
formerly Minister of War, Is 10 retire
permanently from politics.
The managing committee OF the Con-
servatives has decided to dissolve the
party. dividing between Senior SeyleVa
and Robledo.
General Weyler received the leaders OF
the Conservatives and several generals
yesterday.
Tbe newspapers here say that the Cuban
reform marty will demand a trial OF
General Weyler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
BRYAN BUSY AND PLEASED.
visits Mexican Congress ana T"iNs
on Parliamentary Institutions.

MEXICO CITY, December A'-Mr
Bryan had busy and agreeable day TO-
day. He called to pay his respects 70
the American Minister, General Powell
Clayton, at 10 o'clock, and was cordially
greeted. After passing an hour with
the Minister, he drove in the Forest OIL
ChapuItepec with Thomas Branif, presi-
dent of the Bank Of London and Mexico;
Ex-Governor Crittenden, and General Johh
II. Frisbie. -,
In the afternoon he was visitor, Win
Mrs. Bryan. at the Chamber OF Deputies,
and was admitted to the floor, the con-
gressmen all rising, out of respect TO the
leader of the Democratic party In tne
United States. He was invited to speak
and talked of parliamentary institutions
and of the progress which Mexico IS
making on all hands. His reception In
the chamber was enthusiastic.
Congress has approved the contract en-
tered into with Samuel Hermanns. Oh
New York, for supplying million dollars
worth of material for Federal railways;
also. the contract with X. G. Dun & CO.,
of New York, establishing a mercantile
agency here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
TO REFUGEES FROM CUBA.
General BInncO Says They Can All
Return I'm safety.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December IA
The following advices have been received
by the Spanish Legation in this city from
General Blanco in Habana:
ITO the Spanish Minister: In addition
to my cablegram of November 9th. I
now add that your Excellency can au-
thorize ctdsuls to issue passports 10 this
island 10 all who solicit them, without
exception, save in cases OF common
criminals. This applies to all political
emigrants. both those who have emil
grated voluntarily and those who consider
themselves obliged to remain in exile for
any reason, cause, or act. In both
cases. your Excellency can assure them
that in this island. their personal safety
and that of their families and their es-
tates will be guaranteed, with the ef-
ficiency with which this government pro-
tects and aids those who obey the laws.
(5lgne0 "BLANCO."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
THE CIvIL-sERvICE LAW.
Republican Attack Thereon-Line of
Proposed Action.

WASHINGTON. II. c., December IA
The special committee of Republican rep
resentatives in Congress who are seek
ing to change the civil-service law. held
its first meeting to-day, and outlined its
action. 1t was determined to divide the
work between two subcommittee. one
IN draft n bill changing the law. and the
other to gather evidence on the defects
of the present law. and It's extension be-
yond the original purpose Of the law.
The purpose Of the latter committee Is to
make clear to the House, when the sub
ject shall come up. that change Is i'm
perative.
Chairman Grosvenor named as the sub
committee to frame bill. Messrs Hep
burn. of Iowa. Pearson, Of North Caro-
lima. and Evans. OF Kentucky. and as the
subcommittee to examine into the de-
fects of the law. Messrs. Tawney. OF
Minnesota; Odell, OF New York. and
steels, of Indiana. Their york viii be-
gin at once - ~--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
THE PRINCESS ANNE CONTEST.
The Charges Against Judge WOOD
house to BE Looked Into.

house to he Looked Into.
Another caucus was held last night
and though candidates for judgeships
were named for several counties no con-
tests were settled.
The meeting was almost ehtlrely ue-
voted IN hearing arguments in the Prin-
cess Anne contest, but the caucus was
NOT able to decide it, owing TO the intro
auction of grave charges against the
nersonal character of Judge Woodhouse,
the incumbent and candidate for renomi-
nation. and the matter was referred to a
committee. making the third district In
which n. caucus committee will decide as
TO the candidate.
TWO JUDGES ARE NAMED.
The caucus was called to order at S:l5
Hon. Merritt I. Cooke in the chalr.
Captain r. 5. Parks arose 10 per-
sonal privilege and stated that he de-
sired to correct the claim made by Sena-
tor JeffrIes. that he Captain Parks). had
voted for MIR. Dudley in the Rappahan-
mock contest. though paired with Mr.
NcIlwaIne. He said he had not under
stood that a pair was arranged, had he
done so he would not have voted. Mr..
Jeffries said he was satisfied the error
was unintentional
ON motion of General Wharton. OF
Montgomery, the regular order was sus-
pended. and Hon. George Il. Cassell, the
incumbent, was nominated for the posi-
ton of Judge Of the Hastings Court OF
Radford.
Several counties were passed over, and
the county OF Caroline taken up. DIR.
Ouesenberry nominated Judge Moncure,
the incumbent, and he was nominated
without opposition. There had been quite
a strong contest in Caroline. but 1t was
settled outside the caucus.
THE PRINCESS ANNE CONTEST.
Several more counties were passed over
and the county of Princess Anne taken
up. Dr. George 7. Snead, the Princess
Anne delegate, nominated Mr.. BENJAMIN
ID. White for the position of County
Judge. In lengthy speech he set forth
the claims OF Mr.. White. as a man and a
lawyer, and alleged that he was the
choice of the majority OF the Democrats
of the county. He presented petitions,
numerously signed. asking for the APP
pointment of Mr.. White.
Mr.. Newberne seconded the nomination
of Mr.. White In the fewegt words possi-
BILE which called forth the outspoken re-
mark OF a member of the caucus, that
II was the best speech he had heard this
session.
senator Foster nominated Judge j. j.
woodhouse. the present Judge. He dwelt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
THE GERMAN ARMY.
Government Plans With Respect
Thereto.

BERLIN, December 1.-THE Minister
for War, General Won Gossler. In the
Reichstag to-day, replying to a criticism
of the army by Herr Rickert, the Freisln-
mig leader, declared that the government
did not propose to change the system or
two years service. nor increase the IN
fantry, but he explained it was urgent 10
reorganize the field artillery.
Baron Won Bulow, the Foreign Minister,
replying TO questions on the subject, saiu
it was absolutely untrue that the Drei-
bund was shaken. On the contrary, IL was,
he declared, "in the very best health'
The visit of Emperor William to Buda-
pest has helped TO consolidate Germany
relations with Austria. So far as the ID
ternal situation in Austria-H Hungary was
concerned, the Germans who did not wish
foreign governments and parllaments 10
interfere In their affairs were pound 10
observe n similar attitude toward other
Powers. This was especially true as re-
CARDS .Austria-Hungary, the head VI
which. Baron Won Bulow said, was d
ruler whose wisdom all his people couiu
look up to with complete commence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
CUBANs DYNAMITE A RAILROAD.
Unconfirmed Report That Caiixto
Gorcia Has Committed Suicide.

HABANA, December 1.-THE insur-
gents dynamited the railroad between
Canas and Dagamo. province OF Plnar
del Rio, destroying the track and wreck
ing the engine of a freight train. iorce
of troops with repairing gang was sent
IN the scene of the outrage, Where theS
found a dynamite bomb, and arrested tne
men who caused the explosion. Ihe Ihe
was repaired. ,,,
The insurgents attacked the LANDING
place at Gibara. province OF Santiago de
Cuba. but were repulsed with loss, ac-
cording TO the official report. They are
also said TO have fred upon the town OIL
Cupecillas without result.
General Pando is still directing the
onerations of the gunboats in the Cauto
river province of Santiago de CUBA. put
he has been unable to arrive at the Cauto
1anding-place, owing. 1t is ofiiciaily stateu'
to an obstacle in the river
Reports received here from Manzanlllo
say it is reported that Calixto Garcia
the insurgenL leader, has committed sui
eide The report is not believed. mere
even in official circles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Great store OF Holiday Goods.

The store of Mr.. Meyer sycle, No. l0s
east Broad street. which has occupied d
prominent place among the great Dry
Goods establishments of this city, Is par
ticularly rich this year in novelties and
wise and tasteful selection OF the usual
staples. The service Is rapid and eff
cent, and the house Is equipped with
every facility 10 accommodate without
delay the large crowds OF Christmas
shoppers who are searching the highest
grade Of goods at the lowest possible
prices. The Toy Department has been
greatly enlarged. and the Book Shelves
are well worth the consideration OF any
one who has literary tastes. The Art
Department is also conducted on very
high scale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
THE RAILWAY PEACE.
Return to Old Rates-WithdrawaI OF
Bny-Line Steamers to Richmond.

BALTIMORE, December Alt is an
nounced that on December 10Th the
York-River Line OF steamers will return
to the old rates from Baltimore to Rich
mond In force before the rate war be-
tween the Southern railway and the Sea-
board Airline began. AT the same
time the old Bay-Line will withdraw its
service to Richmond.
The York-River Line will also cease to
compete for Norfolk business against the
old Bay-Line. and will handle only the
through business of the Southern, rail-
way from that city.
These changes are part OF the peace
arrangement between the Southern rail-
way and the Seaboard Airline.
1t has been generally understood In this
city for some time that II the agreement
between the two companies was reached
it would mean the withdrawal of the
Virginia, and. therefore, the announce
ment from Baltimore does not come in
the nature of q surprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
HORSE. AND BUGGY-THIEF.
Sum of His Operations During Five
Years $4,000 to 100000.

CHICAGO, December H.-Fred. Rubeck
has stolen within the last five years be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 worth Of horses
and buggies. A statement to that effect
was made by Rubeck himself to the police
last night. Rubeck was arrested In Cieye-
land, o., two weeks ago, and brought 10
Chicago under indictment for horse
stealing a few days later. Here he was
identified by Ave women, whom he was
accused OF having attacked last sum-
mer. Rubeck gave list OF over nfty
persons in Chicago from whom he said
he had stolen horses and vehicles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Christmas Holiday Rates via Norfolk
and Western RafIway.

Richmond to Norfolk and return $50
Richmond TO Lynchburg and return S.
Correspondingly low rates to all points
on its line to parties desiring to spend
their Christmas and New-Year at home.
Tickets on sale December I'D to 18th in.
elusive, and December 30th to january
1st inclusive, good for return passage
until January 4, 1898.
Students attending colleges will be en-
abled to secure these reduced rates De-
cember 10th to 18th. inclusive. provided
they present a certificate signed by the
president or superintendent OF the coli
iege they are attending.
For full information apply at the Rich
mond Transfer Company. 900 east Main
street; B. G. Carter, Ticket Agent, Byrd
Street CUnion) Depot, or at company'o
office, corner Ninth and Main streets.
Il. w. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
LIGHTHOUSES DUES.
Bill Imposing Such Charges ON FOR
efgn Vessels Probable.

ATLANTA, GA. December 1.-THE
southern bankers meet here i'm convention
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for the
purpose OF discussing currency reform
and electing delegates to Washington
who will be authorized to take the ques-
ton before Congress.
The convention was called by the At
lanta Clearinghouse Association, ana
about 2,O0O invitations have been sent out
to bankers throughout the Southern
States. The convention will result In i'm
portant action.
There are many visiting bankers here
tonight. Among the visitors are L. X.
Hooker, vice-president Of the New YORK
Financier Company.
The convention will be in session only
one day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Train-Robber'. Captured.

SILVER CITY, n. NJ. December A.
WelIs-Fargo Company special officers and
deputy United States marshals have cap
tured In Eastern Arizona five OF the train
robbers engaged In the attempted rob-
berry OF the Southern Pacific Sunset Flyer
AT Stein Pass last Thursday night. They
will be brought TO New Mexico for trial.
The penalty for train-robbery In this
territory rs death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
GERMANY AND CHINA.
The Latter Reported as Indifferent
In KjaO-Chau Seizure.

BERLIN, December 14.-Emperor VIII
liam to-day received in audience feii
Won Brandt, former German Minister
to China.
The volunteer corps which is going TO
china exceeds 1900 men in number. They
have been drawn equally from all the
army corps. o,,-,,,o.,
Herr Eugene S. Wolf, the well-known
German explorer, cables to the IageDlatt
Srom Shanghai, saying that China is whoi- %
Iv Indifferent to the seizure or hiao-|h"u u
bay. oh,no and
The German merchants In chiIa anu
Japan insist upon the estaDhshihen' o. - "
Sortniqhtlv steamship line between Ger
many and East Asia