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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
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INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLIsM.
Providing for Conferrees
Agreed On by Republicans.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January b.
The Republican Senate caucus this morn
ing agreed to present to the Senate the
resolution providing for an international
monetary conference, i'm the following
form:
IAN act to provide for the representa-
ton of the United States by commission
ers at any international monetary con-
ference hereafter to be called.
"Be IL enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the United
States Of America, In Congress assem-
bled, That, whenever, after March 4,
1897, the President of the United states
shall determine that the United States
should be represented at any interna-
tional conference, called by the United
States or any other country, with view
to securing by international agreement
a fixity Of relative value between gold
and silver as money, by means Of com
mon radio between these metals. with
free mintage at such ratio, ne is hereby
authorized to appoint five or more commits
sioners to such international conference;
and for the compensation Of said COM
mission. and all reasonable expenses con-
nected Herewith, to be approved by the
Secretary Of State. including the pro-
portion to be paid by the United States
of the joint expenses Of any such CON
ference. the sum OF 100000. or so much
thereof as may be necessary, Is hereby
appropriated"
The resolution will be reported TO the
Senate on Monday by Mr.. Chandler. who,
in the absence OF Mr.. Wolcott, chairman,
is acting in his behalf
Some of the silver Democrats urge that
the word UNLIMITED should be added,
and there will be opposition from few
senators by reason of the failure 10 use
II. 1t Is not thought, however. thxt the
passage Of the resolution will be endan-
gered A careful canvass of the Senate
shows that there Is general willingness
to permit the resolution TO be adopted
without much debate. The silver men
will take little part in the discussion, UNI
less the gold men precipitate 1t. In that
event several silver senator's among
them. Mr.. Cockrell, of Missouri will
speak TO the resolution, and the chances
are that. under such conditions, finan-
claI debate may be interjected into the
proceedings of the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Death OF an Aged Lady-Annual
Meeting.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 15.
Especial Mrs. L. Y. Leitch died at her
home, in this city, last night, after an
illness Of many months, at an advanced
age. She was the widow OF Dr. James A.
I.eitch, and daughter Of Robert and Ann
Poore. Of Richmond. Her only surviving
child IS Mrs. Mamie Bibb wife of Mr.. A.
T. Bibb OF this city, her two sons
James S. and j. Lewis Leitch-having died
some years ago. Her funeral viii occur
Tomorrow at o'clock from the Presbyte-
rian church, Of which she had been n
member more than half century.
The stockholders OF the Monticello Wine
Company met this afternoon, elected di-
rectors and officers, declared a dividend,
and ate their annual lunch at Wrights.
The annual meeting OF the Chariottes-
Vile Perpetual Building and Loan Com
pany, held last evening in the companys
Office, was largely attended, nearly 100
shares Of stock being represented in per-
son or by proxy. The following officers
were elected: w. r. Duke. president; II.
NJ. Gleason, vice-presldent; NJ. Leterman,
treasurer; Micajah Woods. solicitor; Wal
ter Dinwiddie. secretary. The old Board
Of Directors was reelected.
The directors declared dividend OF
ner cent. on the stock for the six months
ending December 81, 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
TO MEET AT HOT SPRINGS.
Virginia Bar Association to Hold
Its Annual Session There Aug. ..

Its Annual Session There Aug. -.
The Executive Committee Of the Vir-
ginia Bar Association convened at the
Westmoreland Club at o'clock last
evening for the purpose of transacting
certain business relative TO the next an
nual meeting of that distinguished body.
There were present Messrs. Jackson
Guy chairman, Of this city; John G.
Williams, Of Orange; William a. Little,
Jr., secretary, of Fredericksburg;
George l.. Christian. of Richmond. and
Thomas ID. Ransom. Of Staunton, the
only absentee being Mr.. w. d. Nell
waine, of Petersburg. Among the other
prominent lawyers in attendance were:
Hon. William Writ Henry, president of
the association; Judge Waller X. Sta
pies, ex-president of the association;
Mr.. Eugene G. Massie. secretary and
treasurer; Judge William Josiah Leake.
ex-chairman of the Executive Commit
tee, and Messrs. Roosevelt Page, Frank,
W. Christian, Vifginius Newton, Judge
James c.. Lamb. j. X. V. Daniel, and Il.
L. Crump.
The committee was in session from 9
until IL 80 o'clock, with an intermission
from till 10 for dinner. and much busi-
ness pertaining 10 the welfare of the or
ganization was transacted. 1t was de-
cided that the next annual session of
the association should be held at the
Virginia Hot Springs. and that the first
dav should be August Sd. The body
will probably be in session three days,
and this will probably be one OF the
most interesting sessions in the history
nj the association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
A Word to Dispatch Subscribers.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
ONO RIVER & CHARLESTON n. n.
IL lis to lie Extended from Blacks
burg to Gaffney.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. January f5.-It
was learned to-day that the Ohio-Rivcr
and Charleston railroad. which is con-
trolled by the Finance and Investment
Company OF this city. will extend it's lines
from Blacksburg. $. c.. to Gaffney, I'm the
same State. and the management expect
that the immediate result OF the extern
sion will be a substantial Increase In
earnings.
1t was explained by a director of tho
company this afternoon the: the building
OF the road to Gaffney would make avail
able the valuable waterpower on the
Broad river near Blacksburg, the develop
ment of which has been delayed because
Of the absence OF transportation facilities.
and that the extension Will connect the
Cherokee Falls Cotton-Mills and those at
Gaffney with the main line Of the road.
thus giving II considerable new traffic.
There will be an issue OF 100000 bonds
on the road in North and South Carolina,
for the purpose OF building certain
branches and making extensions. All tho
bolds furnishing sufficient funds for such
new work as decided upon have been I'M
derwritten. but the shareholders will be
first given an opportunity to subscribe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Ionisinnn Election Gases.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January b.
House Committee on Elections No. 2.
MIR. Johnson chairman, to-day decided
the contested case of Beattie VS.. Price,
from the Third Louisiana District,
In favor Of Price DemocraD, the sitting
member.
The case of Benoit VS.. Boatner,
from the Fifth Louisiana District, was
set for a hearing OH the 18th instant.
This is the second contest In this dis
trict this Congress. In the first con-
test the seat was declared vacant, and
another election was ordered. Mr. Boat
ner DemocraD was declared elected,
and now Mr.. Benoit makes a second con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Our Flat Well Presented.

Manager Leath is to be sincerely con-
graduated upon the excellence or the
company which is now touring under his
management in Mrs. Musgrave's delight
full farce, Our Flat"
The account given Of this play at the
Academy last night was excellent in its
every detail. There is no doubt as TO the
evergreen qualities Of the play 1t was
welcomed by a large audience, and ap-
pears to lose none of its old-time power to
please. The several parts are in the
hands OF capable actors, and the perform
ance is brisk, smooth. and even. There
will be matinee and evening performances
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
for the "sIistIetoe Ball.,

The ladies' Of the Association FOR the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities who
are pushing tho "mistletoe ball." to be
given at the Masonic Temple on the eve
ming Of January 9th held a meeting in
the rooms of the Virginia Historical So
ciety at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
when further details of the approaching
brilliant affair were completed. Each
chairman OF the various committees re-
ported their work to be in most salts
factory condition.
The preliminaries are all arranged, and
indications are that the Association for
the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities
ball of 1897 will rival the brilliant as
semblies Of 1880, 1891, 1892. and 1898, and
the debutantes of this winter Will date
their dearest felicity from the "mistletoe
ball"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
SHALL THE LITTLE ONES SUFFER-,
No Funds with Which To buy Food
for the kindergarten Children.

The managers Of the Kindergarten find
themselves in a very awkward and en-
barrassing position, the relief from which,
Is beyond their control.
The startling announcement comes that
for the forty children in this worthy in
stitutlon the supply of provislons-of
plain, everyday foods exhausted, and
not a penny remains to buy more.
These ladies are very earnest now In
their appeal to the kndergarten's friends
to send them food--groceries-to tide them
for a short while, when ample provision
will be made Bread and meat is what
is wanted that these little folks may not
go hungry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
oharnea ,x,th rilibu.terina.

NEW YORK. January i5.--Enrique Tru-
lilo. editor OF the Cuban newspaper. h
Porvenir was arrested by United States
deputy marshals this afternoon on COM
plant OF the Spanish Consul, Arturo
Baidizano Topic Trujillo Is accused or
having aided and abetsed a filibustering
expedition which sailed from this port on
the steamship Horsa on November 3. 1896
He was arraigned before Commissioners
Shields and was put under $500 bail for
examination on Saturday, January zsd.
He furnished cash bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

BROOKLYN. January 1.-THE Jury In
the suit Of Joseph A. Trap against tho
New York World for libel, In which
damages were laid at 10000. to-day rem
cered a verdict for s625o. The case was
tried before Judge Keogh. I'm the Supreme
Court. Trap was Juror In the case OF
John Y. McKaDe, the former Chief OF
tho Coney Island Police. when the latter
was convicted OF election frauds After
McKanes conviction the paper charged
Trap with having tried to bribe tho other
Jurors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
A Newport News Man wanted

Detective John II. Hall arrested wilson
Jackson, a eolored man, yesterday morn
ing, for the Newport News authorities,
where he is wanted for jumping his board
bill.
Detectives TomlinsOn and Gibson arrest
ed Mary Smith alias Robinson and lock-
ed her up yesterday morning on the
charge of breaking into a wardrobe and
dressing-case in Mr.. j. b. Kidd's house
and stealing a lot Of wearing apparel, a
gold watch, and $50 in money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
DEATHS.

AGREE. --Died. at the residence Of her
father, Mr.. O'Donnell. No 52i north
Eleventh street. KATE O'DONNELL
AGREE, wife OF w. Edward AGREE. In the
2Gth year of her age.
Funeral TO-DAY at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
from ST. Patrick's Cathedral.
BARRAUD.-Died, In Scotland Neck
n. c., on the morning OF the 18th instant,
at half-past o'clock, PHILIP ST.
GEORGE, infant child OF Philip 81.
George and Sally 7. Barraud; aged .
weeks.
BAsS.-Died. at p. ~. Friday. jan
uaIy i5. 1887. Miss l.. AMANDA BASS.
The burial services will take place as
her late residence. 4l3 north Madison
street, at 40 p. NJ. TO-DAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
coinr to Eight for Cuba.

WASHINGTON, January 15.-Second-
Lieutenant Charles II. Hays. of the
Eighteenth Infantry, who Is a native OF
Illinois. and rose from the ranks five
years ago, has resigned his commission.
In his resignation, which was accepted
bv the President to-day. to date from
January 9Th, he made no reference 10 his
movements, but in transmitting the resig-
nation TO the colonel he said that he was
going 10 fight for Cuba's freedom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Colonel Murphy Breaks His Arm.

Colonel John Murphy, owner and pro-
prietor Of Murphy's Hotel. broke his left
arm by falling upon the Ice Thursday
night He left his hotel at the usual
hour Of his departure for his home, No.
10l west Grace street, and when nearing
his residence slipped upon sheet OF
frozen snow and fell to the ground with
terrific force. He threw out his left hand
to check the fall and broke the arm few
inches above the wrist. Colonel Murphy
is getting along as nicely as could be ex-
pected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

MILAN, MO-. January l5.-At o'clock
this morning fire started In the base
ment OF Slack Brothers restaurant. and
spread rapidly. destroying the entire bust
ness block on the north side OF the city.
All of the buildings were two-story brick
STRUCTURES. and OF modern tpyc. The origin
of the fire IS thought 10 be incendiary.
The loss amounts to over $4,000. with only
$4,000 insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
xorfo,s.s story About the Ward.

NORFOLK, VA. January l5.-(Special).
A prominent shipping man OF this city
saws that the ]. Ward. coal barge OF
Baltimore, now in Hampton Roads, has
600 cases OF rifles. besides ammunition.
aboard. He states that IL is be-
lleved that she viii transfer her cargo
10 a steamer which will arrive in these
waters In a few days. and that they Will
be taken TO Cuba. A telegram from New
mort News says the captain of the Ward
rafuses 10 talk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

There was n very delightful german
given last night by the young people or
Granite.
Wee Miss Theresa o. Harding. OF 222
north Nineteenth street, entertained a
number OF her little friends last night in
honor OF her 7th birthday TIL chill
dren's bedtime childish laughter rang
through the house. telling OF the little
folks good time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
IittIe Girl Hurt nj School.

Little Miss Howell. a pupil at the Mar
shall-Streot public school, was painfully
hurt during recess yesterday, and Tor
awhile was rendered unconscious. In a
short time, however. she rallied. and was
taken to herInome. she collided with
little play ,,,,,n. to one ,S % a4e'a s,nes
one. is not likely TO result in more serious
injury than to retain the child at home
for several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Middle. ordered to washington.

WASHINGTON, January 15.-Secretary
Herbert has ordered the naval cadets
from Annapolis 20 attend the inaugura-
ton. and march in the parade. The boys
will not stay away from the Naval
Academy overnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

IOAdi s.ss.ss.sssss .f'fv'' -
This sum reverts to the City Treasury.
There was an informal and congratula-
tory sort Of discussion over the excellent
showing made, and after the approval OF
the bills and pay-rolls the committee adj
journed.
The Committee on Fire Department held
a regular meeting last evening and grant
ed a number Of frame-building permits.
There was to have been meeting yes
terday evening Of the Committee on Elec-
lions, but a quorum failed TO materialize.
The Committee on First Market met at
10 o'clock yesterday morning and trans
acted routine business. The Clerk was in
structed TO look after the delinquents and
have them settle up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Tn, governor ON the Mend.

The Governor was reported as being
somewhat better last night. He Is now
decidedly on the mend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style of work and prices win be
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

take laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets.
druggists refund money IL fails to cure.
No
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

that we will carry out the work we uh-
dertake TO do"
Senator Daniels speech, which Is given
here In substance was very eloquent
and when he resumed his seat he was
loudly applauded.
THE CLOSING ARGUMENT.
Captain Gulgon, IN replying. argued
that the telephone IL a natural monopoly
lie denied that tho Richmond Company
had ever made overtures to the South
ern Bell. but stated that they had re-
ceived offers OF $4,000 and 10000 from
that source for their franchise
He said the contention that the Amerl-
can Telephone Company had been well
coined whenever they had applied Tor
admission was not true I'm the case OF
La Crosse. Wis. where they had been
emphatically refused.
General Meanly here rose and stated
that the company never made applca-
ton for franchises I'm that city.
In conclusion, Captain Guigon said the
American Telephone Company had never
denied that they were branch. Of the
same company which the city had en-
deavored to drive from its streets, IN
spite of frequent challenges.
Senator Daniel said that as none or
the arguments or statements made by
no necessity for him TO reply TO Mr.
Guigons speech. The committee then
decided to lay the matter on the table
until the next meeting, and proceeded
to the transaction Of routine business.
The committee adjourned, after OPEN
ing bids for work on the east side or
Shafer street, between Broad and Grace,
and on the west side OF Munford street
between Marshall and Clay. Bids were
submitted by Messrs. IL. r. Goodwin,
Billings z Fletcher Ambrecht e. Midden-
dorf, and Charles Gasser.
Light Committee Meets.
A regular session Of the Committee on
Light was held in Room no. II OF the
City Hail at $50 o'clock last night. There
were present Chairman Starke and
Messrs. Allen, Noble, Hardwicke.
Vaughan. Wallerstein, and Witte.
Superintendent Knowles presented his
usual report Of the operations OF the
plant for the month of December, which
showed that an unusually large quantity
Of gas was manufactured and sent out.
Here are the essential figures Of the state
ment: Gas made Is. S62. 900 cubic feet. COM
pared to 25.144,00O in 1855; average illumi-
mating power, q Ia candles, compared TO
a fraction less than 20 candles in 1885;
amount OF lime sold, 81 bushels; tar sold,
1874 barrels; receipts for coke and other
articles sold, $542.66, as compared 10
SO465 in 1895; cost Of gas in the holder,
03SiS cents 1O00 cubic feet, as compared
to O4922 in 1885; cost of distribution, 10
cents per 600 cubic feet; probable amount
required for next months payroll 5000
The report was received and filed. and
the Superintendent submitted the follow
ing statement Of unexpended balances Of
appropriations to the gas-works for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
BOTH SIDES HEARD.
TELEPHONE QUESTION ARGUED
vEFoRE STREET COMMITTEE.
DANIEL FOR LONG-DISTAECE LINE.

The senator Makes n Great speech,
and Is Seconded by Colonel An
SCENTS the Local Company's Claims.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

citv and live with only rev ultect lin0S
a. other cities. AS to charges, senator
PANEL said II you lay down arDirary
charges for any company IL wouiu hean
the putting Of the burden on the poorer
claeses The tendency OF charges
90 lower and graduate charges.
Referring to Captain Guigon's state
mont that II would cost - 10 tsle-
nbone 10 New York for five minutes
senator Daniel argued that the charee
Was made for keeping the phone at the
hect and call of the subscriber throughout
he wear. and that the subscriber Is get
ting the use of the vast property oil the
cnmnanv I'm transacting delicate matters
of business for a very trifling COST.
OPEN DOORS TO ENTERPRISE.
7, conclusion. Senator Daniel said ne
helieved II was 10 the advantage OF TINS
community to open its doors 70 enterprise
"a rrogress. THE world is operating
today bv tremendous agencies OF com,
bi,ation I would open this great broau
ED ~ intellect and enterprise 10 tne
,ocst omen competition. We hope that you
VIII he pleased 20 grant US the right TO
come into this city. If you thihK we
ebou iniure the Richmond company py
underwriting them, put In our lraIchi ','
that we shall not. Don't turn usulHs. 10
become our learned trlend sussesls "a
We nave friends with unlimited capitai.
Won viii be certain, II you treat with u.s.
that YOU will get first-class return,
Don't imagine that you can get sooa
art,cie for cheap price. If you want
Grs,-class telephone In Richmond, with
company ready to put 1t there-i1 you
want the great capital CITY OF Vrsin,a
a. he in touch with the whole OF TINS
eo,,ntry-vou must pay for 1t. II you
do,,, want TO pay for 1t you needn't have
~ ~ the company comes here and gives
,,o,, a good service at a fair price, sup
1ort them; II they disappoint you, give
,hsm the cold shoulder. as you cid tne
so,,thern Bell Company. We are reaay
10 give any bond that you may require