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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
W. P. ST. JOHN DEAD.
HE PASSES AWAY At HIS HOME
IN NEW YORK.
Ills ADVOCACY OF FREE SILVER.
Pressure that Succeeded I'm Ousting
Him From Bank omces-He Had
Been Latteriy In the Produce Bu-
sfness.

NEW YORK, February l5-Wlnlam p.
st. John, formerly president Of the sIer.
camille National Bank, and one OF the
principal champions IN the East OF che
cause Of free silver, died at O'Clock
last night. at his residence here. OF a
complication Of kidney and stomach trou-
bles
Mr.. St. John was born In Mobile, Ala.
In 1871. He received his early education
in the schools Of his native city, end
afterwards studied in England. Ger
many, and Massachusetts, At the ago
of 20 he became a clerk In the Office OF
Wall-street firm. leaving there soon
afterwards to accept a position with the
exporting-house of Aymar IL Co. After
that he was in the employment of
Phelps, Dodge & Co., and subsequently
became the credit clerk of Hayemeyer a.
Elder, the sugar reiners, remaining
with them for a period OF four years.
In 1881 he became cashier of the Mer-
camille National Bank. and three years
later was elected president, 10 succeed
George w. Perkins. He was, up 10 last
year, director i'm the Second National
Bank and in the Hamilton Bank, in
Harlem.
Mr.. st. John had beer free-sllver man
fer the last ten years. and his
views were well known among financial
men, but 1t was not until the nomination
Of Bryan, and the committing OF tho
Democratic party 10 tho free coinage OF
silver that the directors Of the Mercan-
tile Bank took his views seriously and
suggested than It would be unwise for
him to keep his position, If he was
determined 10 aid the free-silyer party
Later, he was plainly told that a public
advocate of free silver was out OF place.
as president Of bank that did business
on sound-mOney principles.
On July 81 last a meeting Of tho d.
rectors Of the bank was held. and Dir.
st. John resigned his position 10 90 to
Chicago 20 take part In the convention
which nominated Bryan. During the
campaign Dir. 81. John was stationed ln
this city, where he devoted himself %
raising money for the Democratic COM
mittee After the defeat Of Bryan AIT
st. John went into the produce business
having bought a seat In the Produce Tx
change
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
ANOTHER TRUST GONE.
The Great Machine-BOlt C0mbinn-
ton Disbands.

The Great Machfne-BOlt Combine
ton Disbands.
CLEVELAND, o.. February I5.-The
great machine-bolt trust has gone 70 the
wall. 1t comprised all the leading ma
chine-boit manufacturers in the country.
The Cleveland firms were the Epson M,
Company, Chaplin Bolt and Nut Company
Lake Erie Iron Company. and hanson q
Sessions Company A. s. Ups0n, Of me
Epson Nut Company was president OF the
trust. The cause OF the downfall Of tho
trust was sharp competition, forced by the
distrust and jealousy of some OF its mcm-
bers.
The combination was formed last April.
for the purpose Of governing the price or
machine-bOlts, and regulating the output
Within the past few months some OF the
members OF the trust have made repeated
cuts under the trust price. When this be-
came known other members OF the trust
became wrathy, and accusations OF un-
faithfulness were made. This so angerld
those who had cut under the combine
price that they revolted. With these mem
bers selling bolts at their own figures. ana
away under the trust price. the trust OFF,
Gals decided that IL was futile 20 try ID
maintain the combination. and go a few
Ad1 , dNO AAN - ANA saw W NAh ArNA eHttf
disbanded.
Treasurer and Manager G. o. Basting-
ton. Of the Chaplin Nut and Bolt Company
said to-day that the demand to-day for
machine-bolts did not equal a quarter ot
the supply; that there was no demand 40
all since the trust went up. as tho open
market which now exists has made buy
ers timid the prices now being 80 diver
gent that they are confusing, and buyers
are not in the market, because they are
fearful that they will not be able 70 buy
at the lowest figure.
1.-THE macIine-bolt trade" continued Mr'
Bastington.f has practically gone 10
smash. There are no signs Of a reaction.
What will be done 10 bolster Il Up i5
mystery. The business is paralyzod. ] pc
general discount is Is per cent, while i,.-
merly It was from 10 TO 10 per cent. les.
1t is not probable that any steps VIII %
taken to reorganize the trust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
ANOTHER LONG DISTANCE PHONE.
The Companies I'm virginia and Car
oIina to Connect Their Cities.


oIina to Connect Their Cities.
There was an important and interest
ing conference of telephone men in the
Offices of Mr. John c. Robertson, presi-
dent of the Richmond Telephone Com
pany, yesterday at which plans were
completed for connecting by telephone
wires this city with a score or more
Of the largest cities in Virginia and
North Carolina. The matter has been
one about which much has already been
said. and the telephone companies. which
constitute local rivals of the Bell. have
been putting their heads together with a
view of ascertaining the feasibility Of
the long-contemplated movement.
The long-distance idea has no connec-
ton whatever with the scheme of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany TO extend its lines from Washing
ton TO Richmond. and on southwark.
1t is a movement to link with telephone
wires Richmond, Norfolk. Portsmouth,
Berkeley, Old Point, Newport News,
Greensboro, Tarboro, Charleston, S. c.,
and other cities. At the meeting there
were present: Mr.. John G. Robertson,
of the Richmond Telephone Company;
Messrs. w. B. McIlwaine and Gillian,
Oh the huludl AtitPhOiiO Company VI
Petersburg; Mr.. Z. Wilkinson, of the
Tidewater Telephone Company, which in
cludes the counties of King William,
King and Queen, Essex, and New Kent;
Mr.. l.. c. Catlett, representing lines
which embrace fifty-three points in
Gloucester, Middlesex, and Matthews
counties; Mr.. J. +. Keelyn. president
of the Western Construction Company.
holding proxies for the Carolina Mutual.
of Charleston, S. c.; Mr.. w. Newton
Smith, of Tarboro'. n. c.; Mr.. 7. j.
McAdoo. of Greensboro, n. c.; Mr..
Charles z. Fink, president Of the South
ern States Telephone Company. repre-
senting Norfolk, Portsmouth, Berkeley,
Old Point, and Newport News; Mr.. w. n.
McAnge. of the Suffolk Telephone Com
peny, whose lines extend over Nanse-
mond county; Mr.. w. l.. Livers. of Grot-
toes, representing a system Of lines from
Winchester to Harrisonburg; Mr.. w p.
Roberts, president of the Lynchburg
Telephone Company.
The whole morning was consumed In
the discussion of arrangements for con-
Meeting the aforementioned systems,
and contracts were let for several inter-
connecting lines
In the afternoon another informal con-
ference was held, and the representatives
of the various companies ratified the
work they had accomplished in the fore
noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
MAY possInLY MEET HERE.
A Possibility That ID. Y. +. u. Con-
vention May Come to Richmond.

kilograms received here during the
last two days hold out the idea
that the International convention OF
the Baptist Young Peoples Union
Of America, to be held I'm July next,
may come to Richmond. This possibility
has aroused great enthusiasm among the
young Baptists. and If 1t shall be decided
to hold the great meeting here they will
work very hard TO make 1t a success In
all respects.
The convention Of 1897 was to have been
held I'm Brooklyn, and that Of 1898 In Chat
tanooga, but because OF their inability to
arrange for reasonable railroad rates the
Executive Committee recently decided TO
recall the appointment for Brooklyn this
year, and the question now Is whether
Chattanooga shall have this years meet
ing or retain its original date and let some
other city enjoy the distinction of enter
tanning the great Baptist host the coming
summer. The Executive Committee were
expected 10 settle this matter yesterday.
QUITE A LARGE BODY.
The convention this syear will probably
embrace 1000 delegates. and 10 capture 1t
win be a big event for any city The
members all pay their expenses, and thus
the cost to the local organizations, though
necessarily considerable is not so great
as might appear at first blush. Naturally
the coming together of so large number
Of people from all sections means the ex-
penditure Of sums Of money that In the
aggregate are very large. The railroads
street railways, hotels. and boarding
houses receive, of course, very hDerai
patronage.
Since il was learned that the place OF
meeting had not been definitely fixed, the
question OF extending an invitation from
Richmond has been discussed quite reeiy,
MIR. John Garland Pollard has telegraphed
TO Chicago I'm connection with the matter
and If a decision is deferred FOR a rev
DAYS. an effort will be made TO see II the
businessmen Of Richmond will give such
co-operation as viii JUSTIFY the local
unions i'm extending an informal invitation.
And il is thought that they VIII do THIS
If time permits n reasonably thorough
canvass.
THE PLACE NOT SELECTED.
The following telegram, received by the
Dispatch early this morning SHOWS ina.
the place for the convention mas not YET
been fixed: - nh
CHICAGO, ILL, February l9.-l ne
Executive Committee Of the Baptist iouns
Peonles Union of America met here> TINS
afternoon 10 select place for holding tIls
wears international convention. On"t'a
nooga and Brooklyn were suggested put
no decision was reached. 1o-ihoiloW
members OF the committee VIII VISIT ,ii'
various railroad officers and the seiectioh
of CITY will largely depend upon 'no
railroad rates that can be secured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
WILL OPEN TONIGHT.
GREAT BAZAAR For THE AssocIA-
TED HOSPITALS TO BEGIN.
BUSY SCENES AT THE ARHORY.
Many People mt Work festerons
Getting Things fin shspe-The OUT
look Most Encouraging-somc Oh
the Special Features.

The large drill-hall of the Regimental
Armory presented an animated scene yes
terdav afternoon, as by deft hands II
was rapidly transformed from very
businesslike appearance into verltapie
bower of beauty, ready for the Associated
Hospitals' bazaar. which will be opened
under the happiest auspices tonight.
The stalls, which have all been de-
signed by an architect, are picturesquely
arranged and draped with vari-colored
materials. The drill-hall has been wired
for electric-lighting, and will be brill
liantly Illuminated.
The passage into Sanger Hall has been
made through the south wall, and bridged
with rustic structure.
THE HALL WELL ARRANGED.
The arrangements of the hall are ex-
cellent. and too much praise cannot be
bestowed on the forethought which con-
ceived the idea of building an annex to
one of the stalls. to be used as a cloak
room and repository for parcels. Ex-
Policeman Brannan's invention-the BIZ
cycle ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS con-
spicuous position in the hall, and VIII
no under the direction of the ladies OK
the Eye. Ear, and Throat Intirmary
A very attractive list of entertainments
has been arranged by the ladies'. There
will be matinee and evening performances
each day, under the direction Of the diner
ent hospitals.
Tonight a Poverty Ball" Will be given,
under the auspices Of the Retreat for the
Sick. Admission TO this feature, which
promises to be as picturesque as 1t VIII
be interesting will be % cents The ad-
mission to the matinees, which will COM
mence at o'clock, will be 10 cents.
GREAT VARIETY OF PRETTY
THINGS.
An immense quantity Of all sorts OF
fancy and useful articles has been do
mated to the bazaar not alone from Rich
mond merchants, but from all parts OF
the United States. No less than 800 cir
culars have been sent out of the city TO
merchants and manufacturers, and the
response has been most generous. Every
article seen in the stalls tonight has
been a gift to the bazaar, and several
handsome offers of goods, subject to a
commission on their sale, have been re-
fused by the Executive Committee.
There will be an interesting rivalry be-
tween the five booths, but the object or
all is to make the bazaar great and
uneuuivocal success; and TO this end no
effort will be spared, either by the man
ayers or their corps of assistants, which
include 300 of Richmond's fairest daugh-
ters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
COMING TO RICHMOND.
WnyIand Seminary for Colored STU
dents to BE Brought Here.
washington starr

washington starr
Wayland Seminary, which has been To-
Gated at the head Of Sixteenth street since
early in the .7Vs. will be moved at the
close of the spring term to Richmond. 1t
was intended to move the seminary TO
Anacostia, but number Of reasons have
combined to make this change inadyi-
sable The principal reason is that the
large majority of the students come from
the State Of Virginia, and a seminary at
Richmond, which will take the place Of a
college, will be much more suitable than
at Washington, where the public schools
and Howard University give colored
young men and women all the educational
facilities that can possibly be needed.
Wayland Seminary is under the direct
control of the American Baptist Home
Mission Society, OF New York, as are
several other schools distributed in the
South, two of which are located In Rich
nlond. Wayland Seminary when 1t is
transferred TO that city, is intended to be
a college for those schools.
When the seminary closes the last or
May the transfer of the educational plant
TO Richmond will be commenced, and it is
expected that everything will be i'm readi-
ness for the opening OF the school year in
October In that city.
The seminary building at the head OF
Sixteenth street will be sold and the pro-
ceeds used as an endowment for the Rich
mond college The land on which the
building stands was purchased in 1868 at
10 cents a foot. and as the tract includes
5000 square feet, and the contiguous land
Is held at 50 a foot, it is expected that a
snug endowment fund will be realized.
President G.. NJ. =. King, ID. D., who has
been at the head of the school for thirty
years and under whose guidance the
seminary has become so successful, will.
IL Is understood, remain as the president
OF the new college at Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
HIGH AUTHORITY.
what n Lending Chemist says r. In.
Best Thing to DO ut This Time
OF Year.

There has been more discussion over n,
subject OF quick consumption, pneumOn
and sudden deaths within the lat ii,
months than ever before. Doctors. ana IN
thinking people have been interested ln b.
and the fact that more than two thirds ~
all deaths arise from throat and lurs
troubles has intensified 81. The best tblr,
upon the subject that we have seen
from William I. Cutter, State Chemist ~
Connecticut He says. some year. az.
while In Kentucky, received letter fr.,'
a number Of the leading physicians m
New York. asking II l would furnish ther
with a pure article Of whiskey FOR fbe
sick. I did so. and for Several years flr.
nished them with a whiskey as nearly
suitable for their purpose as / could hnd
but neither az that time nor since have /
found what they required until chemical.
ly analysed Duny's pure malt wh.skey
Having practical, as well as a chemical
knowledge Of the manufacture Of whlskey
perhaps l am a better Judge Of It's merits
than one having only chemical know.
ledge. / was surprised at the analysis o.
Duny's pure malt whiskey TO find Il was
absolutely pure.' as | had never found this
to be the case In any other whiskcy Is
advantages 70 those suffering from pgl.
monte troubles, nervous pf0stratiOn OF
mental exhaustion must be great. / con-
slider that its absolute purity. as well as
scientific mode Of manufacture. must com.
mend il TO public favor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

had cast since he became a member OF
the committee Mr.. Gunst also spoke y
opposition TO the motion, which was
finally lost by vote Of ayes TO noes
Bills OF Gay & Lorraine for N.ooo for
coal supplied the Ladies' City Mission
and for $500 for coal furnished the
women's City Mission. were ordered paid
as soon as funds are available.
AZ this point a subcommittee was ap
pointed 20 examine the samples Of aru
cles submitted. and make recommended
lions as to the award OF contracts for
almshouse supplies. Here II was that
another hitch occurred. Mr.. Miller raised
the point that as the committee had no
funds II could not legally anticipate the
appropriation for this year by letting the
contracts. Mr.. Noble eventually onered
n motion directing the superintendent 10
buy from the present contractors from
time to time such articles as were neces-
sary 10 carry along the department. and
this was adopted.
TO GET THE ATTORNEYS OPINION.
Mr.. Smith moved. also. in this connec'
ton that the Superintendent get the
opinion OF the City Attorney as 10
whether the committee could go ahead
with the awarding Of the contracts. the
money to be paid out OF that appro-
priated In this years budget.
The Superintendent was directed TO re-
turn all bids and notify the bidders that
they will be informed when proposals
will be received again.
At previous session of the committee
il was decided that no one interested in
any proposal to be considered by that
body should be allowed TO attend the
meetings. Last night, on motion Of Mr.
Noble, this was reconsidered. and all
such persons and all others were extended
an invitation TO attend any of the ses-
sons OF the committee.
The Superintendent was directed to buy
the necessary postage-stamps for his de-
partment. and all bills were ordered paid
when funds are available.
The Committee on Light met last night
and transacted routine business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Want Its Facilities Increased.

The work and needs of the Woman's
College was the subject OF an interest
ing discussion In the weekly meeting OF
the Baptist Ministers Conference yester-
day morning. The rapid growth or the
school and the excellence OF its work
were commented upon as most gratify-
ing. and the sentiment of all who spoke
was that the present buildings should be
enlarged and improved. or new ones erect
ed, possibly. a little further uptown. A
committee was appointed TO appear be-
fore the trustees this afternoon, ana
urge that immediate steps be taken In
one OF the two directions indicated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
VIRGINIA EDITORS MEET.
Arrangements for "a Trip to Nash
viIIe-Ofher Details of Session.

Arrangements for "A Trip to Nash
viIIe-Other Details of Session.
The Executive Committee of the Vir-
ginla Press Association met at Murphy's
Hotel yesterday. Those present were
Messrs. Charles D. DENT, Of the Times
Register, Salem; w. Seymor1 White, Of
the Star, Fredericksburg; ]. II. Lindsay,
of the Progress, Charlottesville; A. r..
Rowe, Jr., of the Free Lance, Fredericks-
burg, and J. l.. Hart, of the Herald,
Farmville.
The object of the meeting was to select
a place and the time for the ninth an
nual session. The 22d of June was chosen
as the time. but the selection Of the place
was left to a subcommittee, consisting
of Messrs. A. +. Rowe, Jr., j. II. Lind
say and j. l.. Hart. Plans for trip TO
the Nashville Centennial are to be ma
tured.
The Executive Committee instructed the
secretary of the association to invite all
the ante-bellum editors Of the State to
attend the next annual meeting.
Judge Robert w. Hughes was requested
to deliver an address before the associa-
ton at its next convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
An UnpIeasant valentine.

The ambulance, with DR.. Charles La
benberg in charge, was called at .
o'clock last evening to No. 800 north
Seventh street 20 attend an old coiored
woman who had been struck on the
head with a brick. The boys were OUT
valentining, and placed one or the de-
lightful tokens Of remembrance under
her door and rang the bell. The woman
came In answer to its call, and as she
was bending over in eager curiosity TO
reach the sheet a brick landed upon her
head. The jagged edges left several
severe gashes. She was treated and
left.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
heath of Mr.. PillSinton.

Mr. Landon ID. Pilkinton died at MS
nome ON north Twenty-seventh street,
AZ 10:f7 O'Clock last night
Mr.. Pilkinton made his nome IN
Richmond several years ago. ana was
engaged in the transport service between
Norfolk and Washington. AT the begin
ming of last year he was compelled TO re-
sign his position on account OF failing
health, and since that time mad visited
health resorts in all parts OF the coun-
trv hut without avail He returned
home a week ago. and sank rapidly until
the end came.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
ARE NOT BOOMING wADDILL.
Edgar Allan Says the Judge Can't
Get ia the Cabinet.

The report in circulation yesterday
thatsa Cabinet boom had been started
for Judge Edmund Waddill. Jr., and that
a conference was had here yesterday be-
tween prominent Republicans, with
view to having the Judge placed in Nc
Kinley's official family, appears to be
without any foundation in fact, though
Judge Waddill did go to Washington last
night 10 confer, IL is said, with his party
leaders.
Mr.. Edgar Allan who was present at the
so-called conference yesterday. said that
the gentlemen were assembled in Judge
Waddilrs Office to discuss the condition
OF the estate Of General Malone, and
not to talk politics. Continuing. Mr.
Allan said il would be folly to attempt
TO get Judge Waddil in the Cabinet. as
1t was well understood that Mr.. McKin-
ley wouldn't select man from a State
that cast it's electoral vote against him.
Mr.. Allan said he really had no idea
that Mr. Mckinley would put a south
ern man in the Cabinet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

The twenty-ninth annual session Oh
the Grand Lodge Of Pythians will open
nj & o'clock tonight in Lee Camp Hall.
The officers and representatives, began
to arrive last night, and the headquar-
ters will be at the Lexington Hotel. About
q hundred delegates from the various
lodges In the State are expected to
be present, and a very interesting ses-
sion is expected, as matters of greatest
Importance TO the order will be dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
PronerfY Transfers.

Richmond: w. c. Preston, special
commissioner. to Richmond Perpetual
Building. Loan, and Trust Company
q 81 feet on south side Grace street, 1870
feet west of Laurel, 3 IL feet on west
side sixth street. south OF Byrd. and 80
feet on two-path Of James river and
Kanawha canal, $3.50.
Henrico: Walter T. Leldy to Alma b.
I.eidy. his wife, same deed recorded in
Chancery Court February 8. 1897. $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
CREscENT-CITY RACES.
Warm, Rainy Weather - he"''
Track-Thrce FavoriteS Win.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. February 10
Warm. rainy weather and heavy tI"eA'
with three favorites winning were '''
features to-day. About $500 persons "e''
IN attendance.
First race-six furlongs ~ ~. u ~.
C5, HIrsch, 10 p won. Loyal fi''''
second, chlcot third Time, ia - "a,
Second race-half a milo-Sue sue ~, "a
Dorsey, TO 81 won, Our Lizzie see'''''
Octave third. Time. IS IL. .,v
Third race-one mile ana .N.D M,
yards-Daye Pulsifer dos. Garner, 70 7.
won. Jamhoree second, Henry V"''-'
third Time. 200 l-2. ,,,,r,
Fourth race-seven furlongs-Nah ~ - -.
nOs. Garner / 10 p won, penlss'
cond. Castor third Time. l;e - ~.
Fifth race-six furiongs-frank -
ulo. A. Barrett. TO p WOO. Boaso,l,
cond. Martin X third. Time. 10 = ...r,,
sixth race--six furlongs-Prfnce ProSsay y
gi. r. Burns. to u won. Robert 9 ,,.s
second pop Dixon third. Time I'D -