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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
mittee on Water aggregated 30, WOOL '"'
this embraced nothing for meters.
NEEDS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

other departments presented esumaees
for the year as follows.
First Market, s., 400.
Second Market. s2,l0o.
Third Market. 500.
Stationery and printing, 5000.
Election expenses, Electoral Board: &C.
pay OF judges, clerks, and registrars
$3257
Committee on Health-Expense account.
7i60; payroll account, Hl 900; crematory
account. $500. Total $4,000.
Mr. Jones. at this juncture, stated tnas
the Health Department could be done Tor
$4,000 less than the sum asked Tor by tue
Committee on Health.
The Virginia Mechanics Institute peti-
toned the committee for 5000 for the year
1891. but Mr.. Burton. chairman OF the
Council Committee on Schools, stated that
that body thought the. Council should cur
tail this sum to 5000.
The Police and Fire Departments ASKED
for their usual sums. as did the Commit
tees on Grounds and buildings ana I'M
provement of James River.
The question was raised by MT. Jones
that the law required the City Auditor 10
present n tabulation of all the estimates
of the departments 10 the city Councii.
n was found that both the city charter
and the ordinances required this. and the
Auditor was directed TO have the reports
tabulated for this PURPOSE.
The committee then adjourned. to meet
at the call of the chairman TO make up the
budget.
The Committee on Cemeteries was 10
have met Yesterday evening. but failed
10 get n quorum. There were also TO have
been sessions of two subcommittee from
the Committee on Streets. but the same
conditions prevailed In both cases-not a
quorum was present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03

Iauon OF the bill making appropriations
Tor the expenses OF the District for the
year ending June 10. 1895. The bill re-
mains the unfinished business on the
calendar
me hsuse passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill, with trifing
chahges The consulate at Hargen.
o",'zeriand tsalary $1,000. was abolished,
an1 =, me total appropriation reduced to
The usual resolution was agreed "a
providing for joint session of Congress
on the 10th instant. TO count the electoral
vote and declare the result.
Mr' Srosvenor. proposing that the mat
yer OF the election Of President and
Niee-fresldent In this republic was al
ways matter Of momontous importance
10 the people of the United States. in
NoVing, as IL did. the perpetuity of the
country, asked and obtained consent to
print In the Record a table he had pre-
pared showing the vote Of every State
cast al the late election. He said he
nap been induced TO prepare II largely by
reason or the publication of a Senate
uocument which asserted that I'm that
eiecuon sufficient volume OF Illegal
votes had been cast in sixteen states as
SHOWN by the census Of 1890. 10 change the
result, which a count Of the honest
votes alonc would have shown as a mat
yer or fact. Mr. Grosvenor stated that
Dui Tour States-West Virginia. Indiana.
ihinois and Iowa-had cast more votes
IN 1870 than the census showed there were
males of the voting age in 1890
senate amendments were agreed to to
'he resolution authorizing the temporary
stringing of wires for lighting and deco
rating in connection with the approach
ing inaugural
Inc House, at sos o'clock, adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
THE SOUTH IN THE CABINET.
'"ionef Boyi, of North Carolina
Butler Called TO Raleigh.

NASHlNGTON, ID. c., February q
Especial. .)-Colonel James T.. Boyd. of
greensboro. n. c.. arrived here to-day.
indications point TO his selection as the
southern member of McKinley's Cabi-
net. 1t seems to be a race between
Kentucky and North Carolina. and the
chances favor the Tarhee State. There
Is no factional contest in that State,
ana there has been no attempt to in
nuence Major Mckinley to recognize the
state. as has been the case in
tennessee and Kentucky 1t is sug-
Sested among Republicans in this con-
nection that North Carolina initiated
the movement looking to the disruption
of the South as n Democratic stronghold.
and in the election of Pritchard has en-
phasized the political revolution in that
State i'm 1894
Colonel Boyd is a stalwart Republi-
can. He is a member of the National
Republican Committee, is one of the
original Mckinley men in the State. and
is considered the most available Cabinet
timber in North Carolina AS soon as
Senator Pritchard is able to travel with
out risk to his health. he will go to Cam
ton to press Colonel Boyd's appointment.
In answer to a telegram, Senator But
Ter made a hurried visit to Raleigh to-
night. Mr. SINNERS visit there has de-
moralized the Butler Populists, and But
Ter has returned to check the revolt that
threatens the disruption of his own fac
tiOn. His illumination to-day has made
no impression here. Senator Pritchard
says thatIt would only give dignity to
Butler. and Importance TO the Islander" q"
TO notice his statement.
Hon. w. f. Reddy, of Richmond, who
has been visiting in New York. arrived
here tonight. and stopped at the Metro
politan.
Mr. Montague Smith, of Norfolk, is at
the Raleigh.
PATENTS.
Among the patents issued to-day We're:
William p. Andrews, Brierfield, Va, fly
fan; Michael Kirshner, Salem, Va, but
ton-making machine; Thomas II. Raney,
Rialto n. C.. apparatus for canning
fruits or vegetables.
Stephen Putney & Co.. of Richmond,
have secured a patent trademark for
boots and shoes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
LO-VENEZUELAN TREATY.
Ii Is Duly Signed and Sealed-A
Splendid Pen.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February q
The Anglo-Nenezuelan arbitration treaty
was signed by Sir Julian Pauncefote the
British Ambas ssador. and Senior Jose An
drade. the Venezuelan Minister in the
office of Secretary Olney. at the State De-
partment at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon,
signalizing the amcable termination Of
controversy that has lasted nearly "A CEN
tury as well as the resumption or d.
plomatic negotiations between two coun-
tries which had been suspended for ten
years
The British Ambassador, accompanied
bv Henry Outram Bax-Ironsides. an at
tache of the embassy, reached the de-
partment just before 4 o'clock. and a
few moments later the Venezuelan Min
lister appeared. with Mr. Manuel Nj.
Ponte. Jr.. secretary of the legation, and
Mr.. James j. Storrow, the counsel OF
Venezuela, before the commission ana
the arbitral tribunal.
Senior Andrade brought with him
magnificent pen. with which the import
ant document was subsequently signed.
II was sent TO him by his brother. who.
II Is universally conceded, will be the
next President of the Venezuelan repub-
lie and TO whom il will be returned as
a souvenir 1t consisted OF gold pen,
fastened into a holder made from an
eagles quill, bearing midway from its
tin a gold heart, thickly encrusted with
diamonds.
While the two plenipo.entiaries were
formally exchanging their credentials,
the comics Of the treaty which were
nrinted were carefully compared by Mr.
Rax-Ironsides and Mr.. Cridler, Chief OF
tbe Diplomatic Bureau of the state De
nartment who had made all the drafts
Of the document and printed the copies.
These were in the English language
Spanish not being used, although the
toneue of Venezuela the only difference
heine that i'm the Venezuelan copy that
country is mentioned always first, and
In the British copy. vice versa me
british Ambassador signed, Julian
pauncefote" to both copies, Senor An
drsde following, affixed his signature
and Mr.. Cridler affixed the respective
The formalities having been quickly
comuleted. there was general exchange
of CONGRATULATIONS which were pressed
mon Secretary Olney with particular
cordiality: and before o'clock the nego-
tiators had returned TO their oifcial resi-
denceS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
WILL SING FOR THE POOR.
TO-Night's Concert to BE One Of Elk.
ceptionaI Merit and Interest.

There will be musical feasting and
Thanksgiving a, the Academy tonight.
when those popular artists who have
so generously contributed their services
to the cause of the poor and destitute
Of the city will appear in an entertain
ment of the highest artistic kind and of
the largest public interest
The pictorial side of the entertainment
promises to be unusually interesting. for.
from present indications. the big audto-
rum will be packed to it's utmost ca
pacty with one of the largest and
most distinguished audiences of the
season.
The climax of interest in the concert
will be the re-entree of Miss Elizabeth
Taylor of Norfolk, who was last heard
here in public as one of the soloists at
the last May Festival of the Wednesday
Club Miss Taylor has kindly consented
to lend her services for the occasion. and
the pleasing remembrance of her inter-
pretation of the part of Serpolette In the
opera Chimes of Normandy" given
here two years ago, and of her finished
renderings of the solos in the ambitious
programmes of the Wednesday Club last
May, should serve as a talisman TO at
tract an immense audience.
The programme. arranged with so
much taste by Professor Reinhardt, is
literally a corner in concert There is
not a single number that is not of en-
crossing interest, and the concert will
provide rare treat for the music-loving
people of this city. at popular prices.
II was hoped that Senator John w.
Daniel would be present at the concert
and make an address on the subject of
Hard Times" but a telegram from the
Senator, received yesterday morning from
Washington, read as follows: Deeply
regret it is impossible to accept; wish,
indeed, 1 could"
Tickets for TIE concert should be Sc
cured without delay, as I'm view of the
excellence of the programme. the pro-
minence OF the artists to appear, and the
worthness of the object for which 1t is
given, it is fairly expected that the de-
mand for seats will be very large.
This is the very attractive programme:
PROGRAMME.
/. Overture. ''Schauspiel," Bach,)
Academy orchestra.
q Duo. Light BE Around Thee. y
(Nevin,) Miss Elizabeth A. Taylor and
Mrs. Jacob Reilhardt.
3. Violin solo, Miss Annie Louise Rein
hardt.
4. Quartette. Hush Thee. My Baby"
(SulliVanD Miss Elizabeth "A. Taylor,
Miss Louise Meade. Mr.. William j. Trib-
bett, and Thurston Cardoza.
s. "Enchantment." OHerman) Old Do
minion Sextette.
PART II.
1. Baritone solo, "Toreador," QBizet.)
Mr.. f.. Campobello.
2. Soprano solo. angels Serenade." "
BragaO Mrs. Jacob Relnhardt. Violin
obligato by Miss Annie Louise Reinhardt.
g. Alto solo, 30, Thou Sublime Evening
Star" (Wagner) Miss Louise Meade.
4. Soprano solo. "Cayatina,' Garment
Q3izet.) Miss Elizabeth A. Taylor.
5. March. "Tabasco," Chadwick Old
Dominion Sextette.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03

copal Church. and was made doubly i'm
pressive by the deep feeling OF reve-
renee that pervaded the congregation.
1t was an assembly thoroughly repre-
sentative of leading men Of the country
I'm almost all the walks OF life. The
weather was very disagreeable. a heavy
rain falling throughout the day
AT the residence OF the deceased. prior
to the church service. those most in
timately associated with MIR. Roberts
during his lifetime Joined with the
family and the intimate friends and rela-
tives In the last offices. There was no
display OF any kind.
The service at the house was begun
shortly after 2 o'clock. All Of the
honorary pall-bearers were present.
This portion of the obsequles was con-
Quoted by Rev. Charles S. Olmsted, rec
tor of the Church OF ST. Asaph Mr..
Roberts was the rector's warden at this
church. The body was then taken to the
church. where the service was read by
Rev. DR.. s. d. Mcconnell, of BROOKLYN.
and formerly rector OF st. Stephens
Protestant Episcopal church. OF this city.
where Mr.. Roberts was until recently a
vestryman. Bishop Whitaker read the
lesson I'm conclusion. The Bishop also
read the committal services at the tomb
in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
BANKING AND MONEY
COMPTROLLER ECKELs BEFORE
HOUSE CURRENCY COMMITTEE.
CHAIRMAN WALKERS BILL.
Questions and Answers Relative
Thcreto-UnpIcasnnt Between
The ComptroIler's Views.

WASHINGTON, February Comp
troller Eckels to-day further discussed
banking and currency matters with the
House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency. In reply to a question, Mr.. Eckels
said that a banking bill which did
not get rid of demand obligations would
not relieve the existing condition Of the
Treasury. In his opinion, gold could not
go to a premium as long as banks re-
deemed in gold.
Mr.. Walker chairman here took the
floor and began questions relative to his
bill. When the section OF his explana-
tion of the measure, reading, lit (the bilD
provides a surer and safer method
for the current redemption. and also the
final redemption OF such notes than under
existing laws" was reached, Mr.. Spalding
of Michigan. started to ask a number of
questions regarding this statement.
Mr.. Walker objected, saying that he
had the floor
Mr.. Spalding replied that If he did not
have the right to ask questions on a
paragraph, when IL was reached, he
would not serve on the committee
Mr.. Walker said the committee had ac-
corded him this time to ask questions on
his bill, and he would keep the floor.
After some discussion. IL was agreed
to go through the bill and ask questions
on it later.
A few minutes later, Mr.. Cox. Of Ten
nessee. interrupted with a question.
Mr.. Walker objected TO this.
Mr. Cox said that he would understand
this matter or go back to the House.
Mr.. Cox pressed his inquiry, and Mr.
Walker instructed the official reporter
not to take the remarks of Mr.. Cox down.
Mr.. Cox replied that he did not care
whether or not they were taken down,
and again inquired IL he could ask his
question
Mr. Walker replied that Mr.. Eckels
would proceed on his bill, as agreed by
the committee.
Mr.. Cox left the room.
Mr.. Eckes agreed with Mr. Walker
in the statement that under the present
law the United States had a more ex-
pensive currency system than any other
first-class nation. Our government, he
said, had the worst financial syItem
among the first-class nations of the world
1t was the result in almost every in
stance, of immediate necessities, the first
springing from the late war.
He also agreed with the suggestion OF
Mr.. Walker, which makes ii to the In
terest of banks to confer with the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, as advisers, and
furnish information relating to banking
matters.
The bill of Mr.. Walker, he said. en-
bodied a good many correct banking sys
TENS. It's principal objection, as with
other bills, was that it undertook to en-
graft an entirely new note system upon
the present system. Further. he did not
believe in having the government issue
any more demand obligations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
CABINET SITUATION.
MARYLAND BooMs MEET AT Tun
HOME OF wkrxLEx.
SOUTH NAY BE- LEFT OUT.
strong Pressure Brought 10 Bear IN
Favor of Major william Wsrner,
of Kansas City-GoTs Withdrawal.
Judge McComas.

CANTON. o.. February 2.-The Mary.
land booms for Cabinet appointments
met here to-day. and Senator welling.
ton, Of that State. who did not come
nearer to Canton than Cleveland. IL cred~
tied with having quietly assisted IN
causing one OF them to drop quickly frou
public view. The withdrawal OF Judge
Con from the list of Cabinet possibilities
caused the friends OF James A. Gary. OF
Baltimore. 90 think that there was a.
opportunity for a Maryland representa-.
tive in the Cabinet; and. as he Is en-
dorsed by influential politicians In All
but two of the Southern States. strong
showing was. and has again been, made
in his behalf
Judge Lewis NlcComas. former mem.
Der of Congress from Hagerstown. now
a judge In tho District of Columbia. has
been suggested by many OF his friends as
an available man for appointment to
the Cabinet: but II is understood that tho
Republican organization I'm the state.
which is controlled by Senator Welling-
ton. is not friendly to him.
The Missouri delegation, which cana
to Canton this afternoon to ask Major Nc
Kinley to appoint Major William Warner.
OF Kansas City. to the Cabinet made a
strong argument In his behalf. II IL
the third delegation which has visited
Canton to suggest the appointment OF
Major Warner. IL is argued that his
selection for the Cabinet would harmo-
nize the party. close the old Filley-Kerens
feud. and bring the State OF Missouri into
the Republican column four years hence.
1t is the general belief here that Major
Mckinley may decide at the last mo-
ment 10 complete his Cabinet without
having a member from the South In ".
The Missouri visitors presented endorsS
ments of Major Warner from the legis-
latures OF Indiana, Texas. Kansas, and
their own State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
MICHIGAN NINE ON FIRE.
Five Miners and Trammers Cut or
from Escape.

HOUGHTON, MICH. February 2.-The
North Tamarack mine is on fire with
five miners and trammers cut Off from
escape. The fire was discovered this
morning i'm a plat at the ninth level Of
No. shaft, the flames breaking out sud-
denly. Every effort is being made to
keep the fire from reaching the shaft
which Is heavily timbered. and several
streams OF water are playing on the fire
from the underground mains. The i'm
prisoned men will probably be saved. If
the flames can be speedily extinguished.
Heroic efforts are being made to pre-
vent the fire from spreading from the
burning plant into No. shaft. Tama-
rack. but the firemen are working under
terrible disadvantage, nearly a mile
under ground. 1t is scarcely possible
that the five imprisoned miners can sur
vive the terrible heat to which they are
exposed, through fresh air is being con-
stantly pumped to them.
ALL HOPE ABANDONED.
All hope has been abandoned for the
men caught I'm the burning Tamarack.
The necessity of forcing air into the
burning level in order to supply the en-
tombed men with chance for life has
added to the fury of the flames. and to-
night orders were issued to seal up the
shaft. The entombed men are: Peter
Limpin. William Limpin. Valentine To-
mazhoski. and Antonio Tomazhoski.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
Valuable stock of Hardware for sale

Bids are invited on the stock OF hard
ware OF the late firm OF Evans Brothers,
OF Roanoke, Va, with view OF making
private sale OF the same. The stock
consists OF a full line OF heavy and shelf
hardware, which on January l, 1887, in
ventoried sl4.Sll.l5. The stock may be
seen and inspected at No. 80 Campbell
avenue Roanoke. Va, and the under
signed will be glad to show the stock OF
goods and receive bids from parties de-
string to purchase.
The terms OF sale may be either for
cash or on credit, but in case OF sale
on credit, satisfactory security will be
required of the purchaser. In case such
an offer Is not received by February 10.
1887, as will justify a private sale. the
stock will be disposed OF In the manner
prescribed In the deed OF trust from A. J.
Evans and wife to r. J.. Bell, trustee.
dated October 30. 1894. II. T. HALL,
Roanoke, Va. Receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
THE "sIx COMPANIES, DISSOLVED
Famous Chinese Organization
Goes Out of Existence

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, February p
With the Chinese New Year. the Six
Companies, the most powerful, richest
and most far-reaching Chinese organi-
zation in America. goes out of existence
For year and a half. ever since the
four provincial organizations--Nng Yung
Kong Chow. Hop Wo. and Shu Hing
composing the See Yup federation, with
drew their active support and formed
the Four Companies organization, the
Six Companies organization has been
practically i'm liquidation. For years it
was the banker. counsellor. and diplo-
matte agent Of every Chinese in Ame-
rica, while he lived the administrator Of
his estate, guardian of his ashes. pro-
tector of his relatives and almoner OF
his aims after his death.
Its sources of revenue were varied and
the sums of money it handled were as
tonishing, while some Of it's methods of
obtaining money and some OF the uses to
which ii was put. would. perhaps, not
bear inspection. II was the arbiter Of
differences and quarrels. business and
personal, between Chinese throughout the
country. and the agency through which
the police. and even the State Depart
ment, dealt with that people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
Niagara Fire-In.urance Company.

We publish to-day the statement OF
condition OF the Niagara Fire-Insuranca
Company Of New York. on January l.
1891 This company reinsured. about two
and half years since. all Its outstand-
ing risks in the Southern States. but left
its deposit OF bonds In the hands OF the
Treasurer of Virginia. and re-entered thi1
State for business last July stronger than
ever before. 1t has now well invested
assets OF $2i66. .0o5.63. premium income
last year of 81 56s, ,72O.6i. and surplus be.
yond capital and all other liabilities Of
$i7S. 164Ss Its premium receipts In Vir-
ginia in the six months since its re-
entry were s6,1H.is. and losses Incurred
only $27202 Its secretary. Mr.. George
w. Dewey. Is a southern man. well and
favorably known here. IL is represented
here exclusively by the Insurance DEPART
ment of Virginia Trust Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
Dark Days.

rho nerson who, by overwork or ex-
as has brought on condition OF
oe9@~ '.'r,,,s nrostration. nervous debility, ana
~ nv, Of yigor. is greatly TO be pitied
i. lvss a. no affilction worse than this. be-
ne ne q affects body and mind, and ul-
...stelv every part OF the human sys-
,no .,aa" The days are dark, and the nights
ven, % ., woe. But you should not de-
iu' for YOU can certainly be cured.
sRr,,e syr, al once TO DR.. Greene, No 30 west
srn,rteenth street, New York city; ne
e ,he most successful physician In the
world IN the cure Of this class OF diseases
and be treated and cured at your noms.
You can consult him by letter. ires' r,s ns
rn, mt on writing him one day longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
DISASTROUS COAsTING.
Sled .COIIides with Milk-Wngon-
Eight Children Badly Hurt.

CINCINNATI, o.. February 1.-The
most disastrous coasting accident OF the
season occurred to-day. A bob-sled col
lided with a milk-wagon on Columbia
avenue, and the following children were
injured Willie Fisher, years old. left
leg and right arm broken; Katie Fisher.
10 years old, injured internally; Edgar
Fisher, s years, hand crushed; James
Newcomb, 10 years. skull fractured;
Frank Newcomb, years, hurt about face
and head; George Shannon, 10 years. left
leg and right arm badly cut; Willie
Everhart. 8 years. long scalp wound:
Andrew Robbins, IL years, bruised about
the body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-03
SHERMAN. BUSHNELL. AND HANNA,
McIxinley's Win That Mark lie
Made Senator.

COLUMBUS. o.. February 2.--Governor
Bushnell to-day denied that the letter
from Senator sherman to him. In which
the Senator asked that NJ. A. Hanna De-
appointed TO succeed him In the Senate,
was sent to him by special messenger tron
President-elect Mckinley. II came through
President-eiect Mckinley. as has been
stated. The Governor said Mr.. mckinley
had conveyed to him his wish that Mr.
Hanna might be chosen to succeed Ar.
Sherman In the Senate IN another way. ~
Is generally understood that Judge W.
II. Day. Of Canton. a special friend OF
Major McKinleys, was the bearer OF tne
Hanna be appointed to the Senate. judge
Day was in the city. and called on 0over-
nor Bushnell on January 18TH