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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
OFF ON THEIR TOUR.
The Washington and Lee Football
Eleven,

LEXINGTON, VA. October 28-(Spe-
cial)-The football eleven Of the Wash
ington and Lee University VIII start on
its southern trip Tomorrow. The trip
VIII embrace games in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, and West Virginia. The first
game is scheduled with Central Univer-
slty, OF Richmond. KY. and will be
played at Lexington. KY, on October
Both. The second game will be with Van
derbilt University, and Will be played
at Nashville on November LIST. The third
game will be with the Kentucky State
College, and Will be played at Lexing-
ton. KY, on November Sd. The fourth
game will be with the University OF West
Virginia. and will be played at
Charleston, w. Va, on November 4th.
This at present Is the schedule mapped
out. but may be subject 10 change The
eleven will be made up as follows: Mich
Ter, left-end; Oberlin. left-tackle; Nc
Cluer, left-gdard; Snyder centre; Webb.
right-guard; Barclay, right-tackle:
Shields, right-end; Burr, quarterback;
Afford left half-back; Muir, right half
back Campbell, full-back. Substitutes
Dixon, Mase, Fitzhugh. end Moore.
The team will be accompanied by as
many student rooters the party being In
charge OF Manager Isle. The eleven IL
as the best the University has
had for years, and a string OF Victories
Is looked Tor by the boys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
THE COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
Competition of the south with the
Eastern Mills.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, October H.
The slxty-third semi-annual meeting oe
the New England Manufacturer
Association closed to-day. Arthur Park
inson. Of Providence. r. l.. read paper
on the Manufacture and Export OF Cot
ton-Goods." Mr. Parkinson said In part:
1T is well known that southern manu-
facturers. with the present conditions,
can undersell or compete easily with the
eastern mills on medium and coarse
fabrics, and the future looks dark for
New England. The facilities for manu-
featuring have been 50 increased thar
in many lines Of goods tho existing manu-
featuring establishments can produce
vast amount more than he United
States can consume. and II seems likely
that each year viii cause congestion Of
the industry. ard. OF course. the usual
stcppages OF mills during certain periods.
As a result OF this continued competi-
ton In certain lines OF goods for the
home market the prices are low, wages
arc low and tariff legislation cannot help
matters, for merchant and jobbef vii!
buy In the cheapest market. and that
means that southern looms win be en-
gagged ahead. and New England nails
must take what Is left"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
NAVAL ARMoR BOARD.
II Is Preparing Its Report-No More
Nisillng.

WASHINGTON, October 2S.--The Naval
Armor Board has returned 10 Washing
ton from It's TIP Down South The board
visited. In the order named, Blrming-
ham, Ala. Sheffield. Ala; Nashville.
Chattanooga, and Knoxville In Tennes-
see; Bristol. in Virginia and Tennessee,
and Morristown, Tenn. The net result
Of the trip is a mass Of statistical In
formation, exhibiting the varied resources
Of each OF the southern localities
named as possible site for an armor-
plant, II the government should deter
mine to build one. This information will
not be printed in the report OF the board.
but will be held subject TO demand from
Congress, In case that body decides 10
embark upon the task OF selecting site
for the proposed plant
The board has now settled down 10
hard work, for IL Is under orders 10 have
its report ready for submission TO Con-
gress when II meets, early In December.
There is no time to spare for more visits
10 other towns which aspire 20 the pos
session OF an armor-plant, and 10 the
many applications that are still Towing
in upon the board the same answer Is
returned-a polite dcclination OF the In
Vitation.
sIr. Fritz, the expert who was engaged
to develop the details OF the plant. In
conformity with the request OF Congress.
is working fifteen hours a day. With =
force of six draughtsmen. and expects 20
turn MS work complete over to the board
before December.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
The King,s paaghter..

NORFOLK, VA, October 2S--(SpecialJ
The ninth annual convention OF the
Kings Daughters Of Virginia was
brought to a close here tonight. The
sessions have been well attended and
highly interesting. The report of tho
secretary showed there were ia circles
in Virginia, with 2.071 members. The pro-
gress Of the work during the past wear
has been gratifying. The report odvo-
Gated the doubling Of the annual dues.
1t was adopted. The report Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions endorsed the work
Of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. Mrs. Yates McAlpine Wilson, az
Portsmouth, was reelected State secfe-
tary.
The election Of the other officers resulted
as follows: Recording Secretary. Mrs. q.
S. Peters. Of Portsmouth; Treasurer. Miss
Margaret Roper. OF Norfolk; Executive
Committee-Mrs Boutele OF Hampton;
Miss Anna Boykin. OF Richmond, Mrs
Hammer, of Lynchburg; Mrs. Baldwin, OK
Norfolk; Mrs. Hardy, OF Norfolk; Miss
Nicely, OF Portsmouth. staunton was
selected as the next place OF meeting.
Richmond was the only other city in ,om-
petition. This was the last business Of
the convention. AT night Mrs. Davis de-
livered an eloquent lecture on the sims
and purposes Of the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

Board are to be congratulated on the
success which has attended their efforts,
and Mr.. Campobello deserves praise for
the artistic success OF the production.
His inaugural performances shows that
he Is on the right tack, and 1t is to be
hoped that this festival may result in a
permanent local operate organization.
Martha" will be presented tonight and
tomorrow night and La Sonnambula"
Will be repeated at the matinee to-mor-
row.
Arrangements are I'm progress for the
operas to be presented I'm Norfolk for
the benefit Of the Elks lodge of that
city
The cast for Martha" is as follows:
Martha, Miss Lily Norheet Urquhart;
Nancy. Mrs. John r. Durrett; Lionel.
Mr. Frank W. Cunningham; Sir Tristan,
Mr.. Charles Eubank,: The Sheriff. Mr. Joe
White; Farmer, Mr.. John e. Tyler.
Jr.; Another Farmer, Mr. c. O. Canepa:
First Servant, Miss Elizabeth Robbins;
Second Servant, Miss Betty Christian;
Kitty Bell, Mrs. Walter c. Mercer. and
Plunkett, Mr.. T.. Campobello
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
GERMAN CHORAL SOCIETY.
"A Charming Combination of Bust
ness and Pleasure.

A Charming Combination of Bust
ness and Pleasure.
The German-American Choral Society
has begun work for the winter. Last
night, in the large reception-room, the
members congregated and held one of
their delightful social entertainments,
which will hereafter be a pleasant Incl
dent to the monthly practice. The So
ciety has several pieces in preparation,
and may give a public concert towards
the end of the season.
The programme last night was as fol-
lows: Piano duet, overture from Auber,
Messrs. c. f. Mutter and Nathan Mel
son; chorus. "Come Out. IT'S Twitching
Moonlight; soprano solo, "Millard's
Waiting" Miss Anne Tremer; tenor solo,
Home Dreams" Mr.. NJ. J. Garvens;
quartette, THE Night Has Thousand
Eyes" Miss A. Tremer, Mrs c. F.. Nut
ter, and Messrs. w. Herbig and c. Gas
ser; piano solo, THE Palms." Mr.. n.
Nelson; duet, Beautiful Moonlight"
Miss Tremer and Mrs. c. f. Mutter;
chorus, I'm This Hour of Softened
Splendor; tenor solo, "Katherine's Curl"
Mr.. NJ. j. Garyens; quartette, Sweet
and Low"
After The concert there was an informal
dance. Refreshments were served shortly
before midnight, and the event, which vas
voted a most delightful success, came 10
an end.
Mr.. c. f. Mutter, the director of the
society. is working hard for the success
of the organization. The programme was
given last night under his sole direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
THE NORTHERN NECK.
The Riot of the storm KIng-Great
Damage Done.

Damage Done.
CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY
VA, October 2S-(Special.)-The north
is said by some to be the most violent in
many years. The rain fell in torrents,
and the awful hurricane brought the i'm
mense breakers far up on land. All kinds
of boats were torn from their mooring,
and large vessels dragged anchors all
night. Many of the small boats along
the shore sunk. The fishing outfits for
many miles along the river are seriously
damaged. A good deal Of the corn which
was shucked last week is lying out upon
the submerged fields, having been left
where shucked, to be hauled and housed
on Saturday and the storms began be-
fore the hauling could be done But 1t
is hoped that this will dry out before the
cobs swell sufficiently to damage the
grain.
The Northern Neck people we're very
much pleased TO learn through the press
that the businessmen Of Richmond last
week acknowledged the lack and need
Of communication between that city and
this section. Our people deplore the lack
Of railroad facilities between the State
capital and the great Neck" and argue
that this section of great resources and
capabilities should be placed in closer
touch and enabled 10 deal with Rich
mond. The statement that Richmond
favors the suggestion to some day have
a railroad to the Northern Neck Is ex-
ceedingly gratifying to the whole people
here, and some Of our Businessmen are
elated over the mere mention Of the fact
by some of Rlchmonds citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
The Post Canteen.
n.eslle's Weekly.D

kLtSit NtN-igs(
Some years ago some sensible man sug-
gested as a substitute for the post-traders'
stores at army posts cooperative store.
TO be known as post exchange. The
profits OF this store were TO be expended
for the benefit of the enlisted men. The
suggestion was surprising, because 1t was
both simple and praiseworthy. What was
more surprising was it's adoption by the
War Department. The department had
been struggling with the post-tradership
question, considering complaints of COM
manding officers. and the petitions OF
temperance advocates against IT, The new
plan was not calculated 10 satisfy the
advocates OF temperance, but II pleased
them in some degree. because the re-
moyal of the profit feature Of the trade
in beer killed trade-soliciting and lessen
ed the Indictment TO drink. The command
ing officers welcomed the plan, and the
result Of several years OF fair trial has
Justified their faith. The post exchange is
no longer the subject Of complaint and
iil-feeling. The men can buy goods there
al n fair margin above cost with the as
surance that even the profit will be ex-
pended IN their own interest. Reading
rooms. card-rooms, billiard-rooms, and
pymnasiums are fitted up with the pro-
6ts Of the exchange, and these are for
the equal use of all the men.
SO successful has the system proved
that orders have been Issued by the COM
mandant Of the Marine Corps 10 Captain
Cochrane, IN charge OF the marines at the
naval training station. Newport, to es-
tablish a posi- exchange there. III, at The
end OF six months. the experiment proves
successful there. post exchanges will be
established at WASHINGTON and every
other point where detachments OF the
Marine Corps are stationed.
In creating the post exchange the gov
eminent has placed the soldier indirectly
an the same plane as the oficer of the
army. An officer can buy general supplies
FOR his home at army warehouses in any
of the principal cities. and can get them
here at wholesale prices.
w.xa peu,herfon. Corde. a RI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
RADFoRD.
FatdI Result of Coasting--PolificaI--
A Robbery.

EAST RADFORD, VA, October a.
Special IA telegram has been received
here announcing the death OF Claude
Stahl. son OF United States Marshal
Stahl. OF Arkansas. Young Stahl was a
student last year at ST. Adams school.
and while eoasting on his sled struck a
post and received injuries that resulted
In his death He was paraly1ed from his
waist down, and while he received the
best OF medical attention was never aole
TO walk. He was the brightest man in
his class.
The Republicans had speaking last
night Candidate James Lyonsi spoke TO
a fairly good crowd. but he failed 10
measure up 70 the Montague standard.
The new Republican paper viii be out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
MRS. JrrFERs's SUDDEN DEATH.
This WelI-KnOwn Manchester Lady
Passed Away Last Night.

Mrs. Mary A. LETTERS. wife Of Mr..
George letters, died last night at 1J5
o'clock at the residence of her husband,
No. 1903 cambridge street. Manchester.
Mrs. LETTERS had been unwell for about
a week. but last night was taken suddenly
worse and in a few hours was a corpse.
She was in her saith year. and leaves
husband and three small children. She
was a member Of Cowardin-Avenue
Christian church.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

tomorrow. Mr.. Boone. OF the Tazewell
Republican, is editor. This will be tho
only Republican paper between Wythe-
vile and Richmond on the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
There was a heavy registration here.
and the prospects are that heavy
Democratic vote will be polled.
Rev. w. w. Hamilton. OF the Baptist
field church.
The house Of Conductor Gardper was
entered in broad daylight to-day and a
gold watch, pocket-book containing about
81, and other things stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

to be elected. His wide experience as
Businessman; his generous and kindly
treatment Of his employees; his sound
judgment on all public questions Of the
day. ought to secure for him the hearty
support Of every Republican member Of
the Legislature.
Il will on Tuesday next, Providence
permitting. 60 to Mansfield. and cast
my vote. not only for his election, but
for the election of the entire Republican
ticket. (Signed) JOHN SHERMAN"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
RECEIVER FOR AcETYLENE co.
Petition Filled by stockholders I'm
Philadelphia.
philadelphia Telegram in Washington
Star OF 2Sthl

philadelphia Telegram in Washington
Star Of 2Sth)
A petition was filed in court to-day for
the appointment OF receiver for the
Acetylene Light. Heat, and Power Com
many of this city and an Injunction re-
straiaing the officers from interfering in
anv way with the business of the COM
pany pending consideration Of the petit
ION The petitioning stockholders set
out that the company was chartered in
1906. with q capital stock Of 100000 OF
which amount $4,000 has been paid In.
II is alleged that the company claims
no have spent this subscription Of $4,000,
though at no time has II engaged In the
business for which it was chartered.
At the Office OF the company IL was
stated that the action was based on the
refusal OF certain stockholders TO pay
In their subscriptions 10 the stock IL
was further stated that the movement
OF the dissatisfied stockholders would be
defeated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
rhe MnrshnlI.street RevivaI.

There was a large congregation at the
Marshall-Street Christian church last
night to hear Rev. Mr.. Books discourse
on "Brotherly Love" The sermon was
intensely practical, earnestly and forci-
bly, delivered, and was most effective.
Mr.. Book is holding up a high ideal OF
Christian life. His sermons are attract
Ing a great deal Of attention here. There
will be services at 4:30 and p. NJ. to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
blockade of street Cars.

The electric cars on Main street were
blockaded for some time last night, the
trouble being due to the spreading OF me
track at a point where IL is being relaid.
The matter was remedied as soon as pos
eibie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29
Drtass rlsn Appxsvsa.

The Secretary OF War has approved tha
mar OF location and plans Of bridge 70
be constructed BY the commissioners Of
river at New Derne. n. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

Temple, Pemberton. cordes a Co.
are showing an immense stock OF Gold
and Silver Jewelled Belts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

Old papers Tor sals 81 uss Dispatch
sftice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-29

An ASSURED SUGGEST
ma isdies Of the Rosemary I4bsary
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-03-12

both branches. with a Democratic Execu-
tive, amounted. according to the official
tables. to 1899, 239, 205.69, To this sum. how
ever, should be added S4.400 600 on account
OF interest and sinking fund charges for
bonds Issued by the Democratic Admin
istration, which were not included in the
estimates OF permanent appropriations, sub
mitted to Congress and stated in the tables,
which brings the sum total OF appropria-
ions for all objects by tho Fitty-third Con-
gress up to 1896, 699, 205. SO, or $40, 1871 ,Sl2.s4
less than the appropriations, including de-
fclencies, made by the present Congress.
SIN explanation of this apparent excess Of
appropriations by the Fifty-fourth Con-
gress over those of the Fifty-third Con-
gress, 1t should be stated that the Fifty
fourth Congress made increases over its
immediate predecessor on account of forth
Hcations, In the sum of S12, 563, ACT: on ac-
count OF river and harbor works, including
contracts therefor, In the sum OF %, 476. 5H6;
on account OF the construction of public
buildings, none of which were authorized
by The FIfty-fourth Congress, in the sum OF
S2.3 43, 994; for the Postal Service in the sun
of eli, asa. sos; for the naval establishment
in the sum of So, 947, 529, and on account OF
permanent appropriations, mainly TO meet
interest and sinking fund charges, for the
bonds issued by the Administration Just
leaving power, S24, 98S, IA, or a total OF
s62. 768, $780,"
III SduuOh COuioallloh lC PthNtNNS - 49,
Senate in recent years Of amending appro-
priaiion bills, notably the General Deficiency
bill, by Incorporating provisions to pay
claims of every kind and character outstand-
ing against the Recommendations that
have no status in many cases other
than perfunctory reports from com
mlttees, mere findings of the Court OF
Claims, and recommendations and requests
from bureau officers and other officials OF
the Government. The remedy for this evil.
he says, is the establishment OF a tribunal OF
final Jurisdiction, whittier these claims may
be sent for full and intelligent consideration.
Mr.. Sayers, of Texas, Democratic leader
in the Committee on Appropriations, viii
also make public, under a leave TO PRINT,
his views respecting the appropriations Tor
the Fifty-fourth Congress. He says:
"One Of the causes for the enormous
growth In appropriations of late years has
been tho increase of our navy. Since that
work was ~inaugurated in 1883, seventy
seven ships of all classes have been con-
structed or authorized to be constructed at
a cost OF more than $3.50, 0O0,L01. Already
the number of ships authorized would re-
uuire, 1t Is said, twice the present number oil
authorized officers and men in the navy TO
keep them allin commission. The cost oftheir
daily maintenance alone fsa severe craught
upon our diminishing revenues. Some
| OF the most expensive of these great ships
are already classed by naval experts rs obso-
| lete. 1t would have been wiser IL we had
needed the advice urged by many in the be-
ginning OF the construction OF our new navy
Ito confine appropriations within lines sim
ply sufficient to keep pace with the progress
Of modern naval architecture.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-03-12
THE NEWS EprToMlzED
Washington Items.

Robert Gillespie Blaine, the last surviving
brother OF the late James q. Blaine, died az
his residence in Washington. He was aDout
sixty-ave years OF age and occupied n small
post In the Congressional Library.
The special session OF the Senate was ad-
journed sine die, word having been received
from the President that no important nom
nations would be made during the week.
The members cfthe Diplomatic Corps were
introduced to Secretary Sherman atthe State
Department. and to President Mckinley at
the White House.
General Russell ,astings, who commanded
Major McKtnles regiment In the war, was
run over by p .sagon and had his leg frac-
tured just after visiting the President.
Secretary Sherman has received n dispatch
from Consul General Lee Mt Havana to the
effect that Sylvester Scoyel, the correspon-
dent OF a New York newspaper who had been
arrested by the Spaniaris nearlytwo months
ago, would be released.
AT the first Cabinet meeting all the men,
bers excepting Secretary Bliss, Of the Interior
Department, were present. Secretary. OF
State Sherman int1mated that he proposed TO
negotiate a treaty with Spain defining ex-
acily the rights OF naturalized citizens.
The House Ways and Means Committee
decided TO Increase the rate OF duty on sugar
so as to provide for additional revenues to
the amount OF $40, 600, 00a.
Representatives Cannon and Sayers, OF the
House Appropriations Committee, have pre-
pared statements showing that money Is
voted recklessly by Congress. The total APP
preparations by the Fifty-fourth Congress
were 81 ,043, 49,, 0i6. So.
President Mckinley is said TO be emphasiz-
Ing his earnest desire for the prompt r%atifica-
ton OF the general arbitration treaty by per-
sonal appeals to his friends in the Senate.
President McKinley's first proclamation
summoned Congress TO meet In extra session
on March Is.
Crowds Of visitors have been tbronging the
White House to see President Mckinley, and
he has received hundreds OF congratulatory
messages.
The Republican members of 1.-THE Ways and
Means Committee In the last Congress are
hard Mt work preparing a tariff bill.
In the second session OF the Flfty-fourth
Congress 1928 nominations by the President
lied Of confirmation.
The new Cabinet officers, with the excep-
lion OF Mr.. Gage, took the oath OF office in
the Blue Room of the White House. Mr..
Gage took the oath at the Treasury Depart
ment.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-03-12

The now Senators, whhad been worn In
N the previous day, aredmund WPettus,
Alabama; Alexander Z. lay. Georgi; Henry
Heitfeldt, Idaho; WilliasE. Mason Illinois;
Charles e. Fairbank, In4ina; ". OtHarris,
Kansas; Samuel d. Mnery, Loisiana;
GeorgeL. Wellington, taryland; Thomas
q. Pratt, New York; 5seph b. Ioraker.
Ohio; Boies Penrose, PansylvaniaJosep
II. Earle, South Carolins GeorgeFurner,
Washington; John @. Sooner, Wconsin,
and Joseph L. Rawlins, Itah.
Mark Hanna was swori In as Senpr from
Ohio. in place OF John Sherman, rekped.
President Mckinley set to the State the
following nominations;
John Sherman, of Ohio, to be Sectary OF
State.
Lyman J.. Gage, of Illinois, to be fretary
Of the Treasury. !.
Russell 4. Alger, Of Michigan, tbe Sec
Rotary Of War,
Joseph McKenna, of California, tbe At
torney General.
James A. Gary, of Maryland, toSe Post
master-General.
John d. Long, of Massachusst to be
Secretary OF the Navy.
Cornelius N. Bliss, of New Yo, to be
Secretary of the Interior.
James Wilson, of Iowa, to be sestary OF
Agriculture.
The Senate. Immediately on recet OF the
nomination, confirmed Mr.. Shermaas Sec
rotary of State. A recess was the taken,
the other cabinet nominations hahg been
referred to the proper committe. The
committees retired to take them uier con-
sideration.
The immediate confirmation of II. Sher-
man was b following of the usud custom
OF the Senate, to confirm without b~ference
to a committee any man who hi been q
member of the Senate.
The Senate resumed its sessiq at two
o'clock, and all of the Cabinet ~ndinations
were fayorably reported and connEed. This
action was followed by adjournment until
Monday,