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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
THE BIMETALLIC COMMISSION.
EngIaud's Attitude VIII Probably BE
Defined I'm October.

LONDON, August 6.-The British Gov
ernment has informed the American BIZ
metallic Commission that 1t will probably
reply to the propositions Of the commits
sioners in October.
The commissioners wrote yesterday TO
the Cabinet asking when they might ex-
pect decision, as they were anxious to
arrange their future programme. To-
day Senator Walcott received reply
from Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. Chan
cellor of the Exchequer. I'm which the
Chancellor expressed a fear that the Bri-
tish Government was not yet in posi-
ton to reply 10 the proposals OF the en-
voys Of the United States and the French
Ambassador on the question OF an in
ternatonal agreement. Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach said:
ut is due both to the Importance Of
the subject and the manner in which it
has been brought before the English
Ministry by the representatives OF the
two countries that those proposals should
be very carefully examined and con-
sidered. and this process must be some
what prolonged ow,rg 20 the time ne
cessarily occupied IN communicating with
the Government Of India"
The Chancellor of the Exchequer adds
that he cannot say with certainty how
long these communications will take. but
he hopes the Cabinet Will be ready to
meet the ENJOYS again early i'm October.
While this postpOnement Of England S
decision delays the work. the ENJOYS DO
not consider II discouraglng. on the con-
trarv. they think Great Britain's position
on the question justifies them in expect
ing that the india mints will be opened.
They believe that the Times, I'm opposing
the reopening Of the India mints, does
not represent the government but the
circles which are opposed TO any change
the city financial circles. The report made
TO the government from the mint Is uh-
derstood to be favorable 10 silver
The headquarters Of the commission
will remain i'm London until October
Senator WolcOtt may visit Australia III
the mean time, and pave the way ioi
negotiations with the Australian GOV
ernment. The commissioners do not WISH
| TO approach other governments until Eng
lands attitude is settled. as her tuiiu
| ence. If secured, will aid in convincing
others.
James Maudsley. secretary OF the com
pany of operative spinncrs, to-day ior
warded to Lord Salisbury a petition
| representing $50 labor organizations II
| All the industries, asking him TO CO.
| operate with other countries IN the move
| ment now on foot 10 secure staple basl:
| for the exchange Of gold and silver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
AN END TO HIS LIFE
wM. G. NICHOLS COMMITS Suicide
BY TAKING LAUDANUM.
OUT OF WORK And DESpOHDEHY.
Being without Employment lie
Loses Courage npd Buys the DruE
with Which to End His Existence-s
His Family.

Mr.. william Chastain Nichols, n car
penter, residing at No. Ill south Second
street. committed suicide yesterday.
ending his existence with large dose
OF laudanum. which he swallowed about
3 o'clock. Deceased had been drinking
heavily for some days and had been out
OF work as well, and these two facts
combined. furnished the only explanation
that can be given Of his rash act.
The unfortunate man was 54 years Of
age. and came here about fifteen years
ago with his wife and four children to
engage in carpentering work. For
time all went well with him, but work
Stacked and his habits became less regu-
Lar.
On Thursday the deceased took his
tools from his home, ostensibly to do
job of work, but, in reality, to pawn
them
With tho money re got on his tools
ho bought laudanum. and yesterday at
ternoon. while his wife was sleeping, he
went into the dining-room and swallowed
the poison. draining the ounce bottle. fs
fell to the floor from tho effects OF the
deadly drug and about 4 o'clock. his
wife having awakened, entered the room
and found him lying in a stupehed
condition. He had been despondent for
some days, and when Mrs. Nichols dis
covered his body and saw the bottle on
the table. she OWNED what had hap
pened. and rushed out In the street TO
summon assistance. Her frantic cries
soon brought neighbors TO her side. and
some one 'phoned for the ambulance.
DR.. Hord, one of tho almshouse sur.
goons, responded TO the call. and roaliz-
ing upon his arrival that nv. Nichols't
condition was desperate he had him re-
moved to the hospital with as great speed
as possible. once there. heroic treat
ment was resortod TO, and the physician
worked upon the unfortunate. Nothing
however. could be done for him. and he
| passed away I'm about two hours without
| having regained consciousness
The body was turned over to the de-
coased's relatives. and is being prepared
for burial by Undertaken y. III. Nor.
| risette. OF Manchester. The deceased
leaves a number OF relatives I'm Ports
mouth and his widow and four children
| i'm this city. All OF his children--two 5onf
and two daughters-are grown.
| No arrangements have yet been mais
for the funeral, but the interment will be
| in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
TRILBY EXCURSION.
To Norfolk, Virginia Beach, ani
Ocean View by Rail.

People, don't be deceived By advertise
ments. There Is no route from Rich
mond. either by rail or water. that puts
Won at ocean View one hour ahead OF
the "Trilby" This train Is not run by
the railroad company. but we provide
ample room for all.
sunday. August Sth. and every Sunday
the .Trilby' excursions VIII run their
ocular trips TO Norfolk. Virginia Beach,
ana ocean View, giving the public the
following low prices for the round-trlp:
To Norfolk. 81 Virginia Beach. sl5, and
ocean View. ,l.15 The train leaves
Rvrd- street Depot (via Norfolk and West
ern railway. at $50 A. NJ: returning.
leaves Virginia Beach at Z T.. NJ, Ocean
view at p. NJ. and Norfolk at 7:30
p. N. Passengers for ocean View have
only one change. and that from the same
plat.orm Norfolk and Western Depot.
Norfolk. Those for Virginia Beach 20
through without change. Dinner rates
at the Princess Anne. Virginia Beach.
and Ocean View hotels. for 30 cents
Tickets for these points at and on the
train. MIcHIE g. ADAMS. Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
THE DrNGLEY TARIFF ABROAD.
Negotiations Looking to COnsumma-
tion OF Reciprocal Agreements.

WASHINGTON, August 6.-The State
Department sent instructions TO the
United States ambassadors and minis
ters abroad, in countries with which we
have trade relations that would be ar
fected by the enactment Of the Dingley
tariff law. directing them TO communi-
cato to the foreign Offices at their re-
spectiye posts the text Of the act, and
10 call attention to the sections OF the
new tariff which provide for retaliation
reciprocity. and similar arrangements.
This Is done In order that there may
be a proper basis for the institution OF
negotiations looking to the consumma-
tlon OF some of the reciprocal agree
ments contemplated in the Dingley act.
The ground 20 be covered by tho State
Department I'm these negotiations will be
difficult 10 traverse. owing to the COM
plexlty Of the subjects TO be treated or,
and the dissimilarity Of the conditions
existing i'm various countries with which
we must to have TO do; yet there can
not be any delay i'm undertaking the
task. inasmuch as Congress has i'm terms
enioined the beginning of the negotla-
tions as soon as possible after the
passage OF the act. So far. it is said. no
formal responses to our advances have
been made but from certain news items
that come from Europe, it Is perceived
that such overtures may be expected
al any moment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
SILVER AND GOLD.
Commercial Ratio Now 80 CLIO To l.
Output of yellow Metal.

WASHINGTON, August 6.--The bullion
value i'm the American silver dollar is Just
AZ 61O cents. according to yesterdays
market. said Mr.. Preston, Director of the
Mint, to-day.
This makes the commercial ratio be-
tween silver and gold 1856 TO l. Instead OF
16 to l." continued Mr.. Preston. I'm order
to make our silver dollar equal to a gold
dollar at this rate, it would have to con-
tain $50 fine grains Of silver. II the alloy
were added, the total would be so5
grains"
How do you account for the recent de-
cline in silver?" Mr.. Preston was asked.
simply the lack Of demand for it. /
see no demand for silver whatever. Yes
terday's quotations made 1t SO cents an
ounce 1t is my honest opinion that
within six months silver will fall to 40
cents an ounce. There Is no demand for
IL anywhere China Is not buying any,
Japan is out Of the business, and there
seems 10 be no demand for 1t In any
other country 10 any extent, even Tor
use as subsidiary coinage. II Is true that
In the bazaars Of India 10 ~ TRADED TOT
merchandise. but the famine and hard
times in that country have reduced the
demand TO a minimum.
"The output Of gold is steadily in
creasing. | think that the worlds pro-
duct for this year will be about $4,000 600.
The United States will contribute about
$50 900. 0O0 TO the supply. j base my pre-,
dictions Of an increased worlds output
upon the fact that the supply has not
fallen Off IN any country.
Here comes the Klondike with still
further additions to the gold supply OF
the world. The extent OF the Klondike's
output is problematical. depending largely
nnon climatic cOnd tons"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
OCEAN VIEW.
Swept
IircezcS.

Swept By ocean brcexes.
keep it before the people" that tho
exceedingly popular route for Sunday
outings to the seaside is via Chesapeake
and Ohio railway ana Old Point.
The 4.2jl citizens OF Richmond who have
purchased tickets by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Sunday outings, SO far this sea-
son. to Old Point ocean View, Norfolk.
and Virginia Beach, attest the superior
service, quicker time, and greater COM
fort Of the "brag railway" for their day
of rest and recreation. The Esw route
10 ocean View via old Point and VIII
loughby Spit. which Is quicker and Il
cents cheaper than any other, becomes
better known and appreciated for sun
day outings as tho season advances.
The privilege Of 81 rate TO old Point,
Ocean View. and Norfolk, with sufficient
coaches to make all comfortable. adds
TO the attraction Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio route.
These trains leave Richmond every
Sunday. from Broad and Sixteenth
Streets Station, at $3.50 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
AMERICA WINS AT TENNIS.
Her Score, 3 Matches Won, 4 Lost
The Embellishments, 4 Won, 3 Lost.

NEW YORK, August 6.-The American
tennis cracks established their supremacy
over the visiting English team on the
courts Of the st. George Cricket Club at
Hoboben. n. j., to-day before a thousand
snectators. 1t was the final day OF the
fournament. and the crowd was larger
and more enthusiastic than at any pre-
vious contest. The result or Wednesdays
play had left the two teams tied, eacn
With three games won and three lost.
Canseouently. the outcome OF tO-days
matches was watched with the greatest
iaferest R. d. Wrenn was pitted against
II 9 Mahony: G.. l.. Wrenn, Jr., was
drawn against II. A. Nisbett, and w. A.
Iarned met W A. Eayes. Nis6ett was
tbe oniv Englishman who won his match.
srhe, result OF the match left the English
team with a score for the week OF four
rostches won and five lost, while the
americans finished with five won ana
four lost. , 80 .,,.,,-
,,trad M dinner at the residence OF
pichard Stevens. at Hoboken. silver
ioying-cup was presented by the guests
- thafr host.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

slonal; eighteen starters-On the first
lap there was spill. and two men
stopped. The rest OF the push pedailed
hard. and at tho first mile the men
crossed in a bunch. On the last lap
all were together and in danger OF
spill. On the turn into the stretch three
OF the riders drew away upon the hill,
and made the opening for the spurt
home Mcfarland lscratch) crossed
winner: Fred. Loughead (scratch) second;
J. A. Newhouse (2j YARDS third; o. l..
stevens 60 YARDS fourth: Charles A..
Church go YARDS fifth; w. r. Sanger
(scratch) sixth. Time, 4:A 20.
Final heat. two-mile handicap. anna
teur. eighteen starterS-Schade, Geohler,
and Miller were scratch. The riders set
a hot pace the entire distance. u. c.
Hausman co YARDS won; r. \. Miller
(scratch) second; c. w. X. Rick 4O YARDS
third. n. w. Middendorff go yards)
fourth: c. NJ. bly, 90 yards fifth; w. A.
Iadue 90 yards sixth. Time, 4.5o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
ms heath CAUSES GREAT SORROW
Action of the Governor-ENPress
from, Men Who Knew Mai. scott

Tho sad tidings of the death or At
tornev-General Scott came as a great
shock TO his friends. and carried sorrow
70 the hearts of many. who believed that
the able and popular official would soon
he we'll again. The blow was severe
ono IN those brought into constant oi1-
oial relations with Major Scott, and there
,,,os deem sorrow and distress among
thoee about the Capitol and Library build
,res All honored the brave and true
nan and all feel personal loss in his
death. .,.,,.,,, ,.,-,,o,
90 the death OF the Attorney~General he
,ssnod the following 20 Mr.. j. G. Han
i,i, Acting Secretary Of the Common
wealth: 80, - a.. eags
q, ho nlaced at half-mast on the capitol
90 as a token of respect 10 the mem
or, of Hon. X. Taylor Scott. Attorney
General who passed away last evening.
,rhis mark of respect 10 be continued
until after the funeral
THE GOVERNORS TRIBUTE
the Governor was very warmly attach
"a to the Attorney-Gen and referring
10 his death. said;
~ am shocked by the news OF the death
y, the Attorney General For nearly
four years j have, OF course, peen ihu
mately associated with him oiiicialiy ana
40 not hesitate TO say that Tor deNo-
tion 10 duty, high sense OF honor ana
sound Judgment, Virginia has never hao
his superior In the oiilce or Attorney
General. He was one Of the most III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

As to whether Mr. Seweil has such IN.
structions Secretary sherman did NOT
say.
Secretary sherman said that the tnl,eu
States would not guarantee the carrying
out OF the terms Of arbitration oetMeeh
Hawaii and japan. II the decision OF the
arbltrators were against the former. That
was a matter between the countries IN
tercsted In the event that the treaty
OF annexation Is ratified before the arbi-
tration is concluded. ne left the inference
that the matter OF Japan's claims against
Hawaii might then be "A subject for Con-
gress.
"Mr. Secretary. you have seen the re-
iterated suggestions that you intend TO
resign7'
Yes" replied Mr.. sherman, 'I have
been very much resigned"
He intimated that there was as much
ground for the present report OF his
resignation as for the previous reports
of his resignation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

that. In fact, he had literally cut the
ground from under the other side. Inc
Carrico case involved conflict or Jurls-
diction between the State and the Federal
courts and Attorney General Scott
fought Il with a persistency never eN-
colled I'm a similar conflict. He followed
II from court to court and back again,
and the evidence of his triumph was
mandamus from the Supreme Court OF
the United States to lower Federal
court. that was of the highest importance
to Virginia. IT..
honors more modesuy than Attorney
General Scott. He was everywhere III
his office i'm court. i'm his home, the quiet,
unostentatious gentleman. He was OPEN
hearted. open-handed. frank, aifecuonate'
and lovable. and a Christian whose
faith was as simple and earnest as little
child's.
AS A SPEAKER.
During his incumbency of the attor-
ey-generalship he was always at inc
con Of the Democratic party as a
snoaker whenever he could take the
et,,mn without negecting his Official
duties with these latter he allowed
no1hing to interfere. Though he made
no pretensions TO oratory, either at the
bar or on the stump, he was lnclsiNe
and convincing. He was careful as 10
facts. prepared his case, whether legh
or political. with eXacting regard TO oe-
tail. and carried conviction by his clear
ness and the absolute evidence he gave
of sincerity. Attorney-Genera Scott
was n candidate for nomination by the
Roanoke convention to succeed himself
and his following throughout the Stdte
was most formidable and loyal IN
deed his friends were sanguine that the
honor would again come TO him.
Attorney General Scotts private ne
was without a blemish. Soon after pe'
,,e. called TO the bar he married Mrs
Fannie Carter, Of upper Fauquier. Du-
ring the remainder of his life she was
his capable. loving, and helpful com
panion. He was devoted huspahu' an
affectionate father, a steadfast friend
man. all i'm all. whose private virtues
and public rectitude were only equalled
by his State pride and love Tor Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
state Democratic Conventions at
Rnni.oke.

The Norfolk and Western railway VIII
sell round-trip tickets from Richmond at
$40 on August 9th. 10Th, and lltn, sood
TO return until August 18th. A special
train will leave Richmond at IL noon Au-
gust 10th. arriving Roanoke $50 =. NJ
same day. Proportionately reduced rates
will apply from all stations. For fuii
Information apply 10 the Richmond Trans
fer Company, 902 east Main street; II. ID.
Owen. Ticket Agent. Byrd-Stroet depot.
and at company's Office, s3s east Main
street. X W. 'oOHiNHi,
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
LYNCHiNG IN KENTUCKY.
Threats of Another In Connection
with Spme Cnse-shocising Crime.

LOUISVILLE. KY. August "a special
to the Post from Barbourville. KY, says:
Jack Williams was caught in the noun
tains near Brush Creek and lynched last
night by a mob Of enraged men. He and
his brother Tom, were accused Of felOn-
iously assauting a deaf mute named
Viney Bays. Tom Williams was forced
to marry his victim. He is now in jail
here. and there are threats OF lynching
him before tomorrow. The crime was a
shocking one. The girl was brought into
court to-day, scantily clothed and bare
footed She IS In a serious mental and
physical condition. There IS much indig-
ma zion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
SHERMAN ON HAWAII.
s.Neu Has No Instructions to Raise
Our Flag.

WASHINGTON. August e.-Secretary
sherman returned to the city this AFTER
noon from a short rest OF two weeks at
Amagansett, L. l. He appears refreshed
and improved by his brief respite at the
ocean. He tonight denied the recent
statements from San Francisco that MIN
sstsr Sewell had instructions 20 establish
q nrotectorate over Hawaii In the event
mai the Senate failed 10 ratify the an
nsxation treaty. When asked what the
Minister'S act would be II some overt act
were committed by the japanese. the
Secretary said In that event Minister
Sewell might raise the American flag. "
he had special instructions TO that effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
ALL RAIL.
$500.
$500,

Richmond &c Atlantic CITY and Re-
turn Via a., Il. ~ l.. IL. H., ana
Pennsylvania X. IL.
Only hours and 40 minutes ride from
Richmond. and one change OF cars, at
Washington. on Saturdays. July 3lst.
August 18th. and y, 1897.
Leave Richmond II noon; take special
leaving Washington (same ststion) at
4P NJ. arrive at Atlantic City II. NJ.
Returning. leave Atlantic City +. VI.
next day Sunday. stop In Washing
ton. Reach Richmond at $40 Monday
morning
For further Information apply TO Rich
mond Transfer Company, 9@ east Main
street; Ticket Agent, Byrd-Street station.
or, c. a. Taylor, traffic manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
10 Cents--To Petersburg and Re.
furn-in Cents.

The Richmond and Petersburg railroad
will sell round-trip tickets Richmond to
Petersburg and return on Sundays at W
cents, good only on Sunday accommoda-
ton trains. leaving Rlchmond at 1885 A.
NJ; returning, leave Petersburg at s:H
T.. NJ. This train stops az all stations on
Richmond and Petersburg railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

Americas famous seasnoro resort in
reach OF all. Only s. for round trip, via
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

when annoyed by hidney troup.es'
rheumatism, Indigestion, or Constipa-
ton, when the remedy Is known, ~
pleasant. IS near az hand ana oclch
a. ,eDeye-ColoniaI Water. Pamphlets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

will be held at Vinita Pavilion Tuesday,
August 10th. from until IL o'clock z. N.
Good music. Refreshments will be pro-
vided by the ladies OF St. Mary's
church at reasonable prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
virginia Boy Seriously Injured.

NEW YORK, August 6.-Dexter Abra-
ham a student in the Bethel Military
Academy, In Virginia, and who has been
Dassing his vacation with his parents at
New Rochelle was stabbed In nght
with some boys Of the latter town last
night. one wound near the heart may
uroye fatal. There have been no arrests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

Richmond TO Atlantic City and return.
g. July Slst. August Nth, and 18th via
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
-offrgaG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
The Gather.

- WASHINGTON. August -
lrlIp Forecast for Saturday;
I'M" Virginla--Falr weather. foilow-
ed by increasing cloadiness Sat-
nrdav afternoon; northeasterly winds.
North Caroliaa--Ra!n; northeasterly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07

dustrious and panstaking men / have
ever known. and after he had inVesti-
gated a subject. his opinion could be re-
lied upon with almost absolute safety.
lie always dug deep. and was never con-
tent with a mere surface examination.
"In his death the Commonwealth has
lost an official whose place will be hard
20 FIJI, as well as a son whose fidelity to
her interests was ever conspicuous, while
the bar has sustained the loss OF one OF
its brightest ornaments.
"My attachment for Major Scott was
so great that ] mourn his death almost
as that of a brother"
HE LOVED HIM LIVING.
Judge II. w. F'lournoy, who was Secre-
tary OF the Commonwealth for several
years while Major Scott was Attorney
General, said:
II know OF no man In Virginia who
enjoys, or enjoyed, in a more marked
degree, the esteem and respect Of his
fellow-citlzens, than Major r. Taylor
Scott. He came Of r. stock OF people on
both sides OF his house which has been
distinguished for character and conduct
IN Virginia throughout tho history of the
Commonwealth.
while unpretentious, modest, and gen.
te he was ready on all occasions 10
speak and act without fear or favor.
without brilliancy. he possessed the
genius Of saving common sense and a
quiet courage in the expression of his con-
victions which always commanded pro-
found respect. As citizen he illustrated
love of his country in the conscientious
discharge Of every duty; in social life he
was courteous. hospitable and generous;
in personal friendship he was loyal, chiv-
alrous. and grateful; as lawyer he
was laborious and painstaking to the last
| degree.
"Ie was mentally and morally so con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-07
A FAITHFUL OFFICIAL.
NOTED CASES.

Aside from the coupon litigation,
among the most notable cases with which
he was connected were the Fortress Mon
roe government reservation case-a suit
to establish the right Of State and county
to tax property on the reservation-the
Pocomoke case, and the Carrico case
All three were won for Virginia. A gem
tleman who had heard all Of the leading
lawyers Of the country remarked of the
Acknowledgements argument before the
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
In the l'Ocomokr case-a case involving
the boundary and oyster rights-that be-
fore ne (ScotO was half through. he had
not left Maryland leg to stand upon