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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
PITTsBURG COAL COMBINE.
An EIeven-,iiIliOn-DOI Trust, to
Meet Kannwha Competition.

PITTSBURG, PA, December 1.-The
biggest combination of river-coal inte-
rests ever attempted promises to be er-
fected before the new year. 1t has been
talked of for years, but has at last come
to a focus. committee consisting or
Captain w. w. ONeil, president of the
w. w. O'Neil Coal Company and Of the
Pittsburg Coal Exchange; Captain w. If.
Brown, of w. II. Browns Sons. and Cap
tain John A. Wood, of the firm of John
A. Wood a. Son, are hard at work con-
siderng the schedules of property values,
as presented by the separate coal com
panies operating on the river. There is
q slight difference in the estimates. but
ii IS not considered sufficient to block the
way to a speedy consolidation.
The scheme. which is stupendous in
nature, proposes the organization of one
company with capitalization of Sll. .0JO,-
600. Ii is to be huge trust, controlling
the riyer-coal interests from Lock No. 5,
on the Monongahela river, 10 New Or
leans The primary object of the combi-
nation is TO reduce expenses in both
mining and shipping. The Pittsburg
operators hope by this means to success
fully compete with the Kanawha-rfver
product 1t is claimed that il is but TO
reap the reward that will be gained in
the reduction of operating expenses The
elimination of the cutting done by Pitts
burg shippers is also expected to contri-
butte TO the dividends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
NO PIMLICO EXTENSION.
disappointment Among HOrsemen-
The Final Events.

BALTIMORE, MD, December L.
Horsemen at the track here to-day were
| much disappointed over the refusal Of the
Board Of Control TO grant an extension
of ten days. The track was in fair shape
and the fields were large. Only fifteen
books were on, but these had good play.
Three favorites won. and the talent quit
n little ahead. Summary:
First race-five furlongs-Princess India
Is TO - won, Taunton q to u second,
Dog Town &c TO u third. Time. 1:Oi H.
Second race-five furlongs-COntinenta
G to u won. Sagacity a to u second
High Ho Is to u third Time. 1O3 Ia
Third race-one mile-Volley G to 81
won, The Manxman q TO u second. Bill
lali g to u third Time, la 1-2 Volley
and Billali were coupled in the betting.
Fourth race-five and a half furlongs-
Nearest q to u won, General Maceo q to
u second. Judge Wardell 90 to 81 third.
Time. :09.
u won Debrlde @ to p second, Lands
dale &C to y third. Time, l:l3 1-2.
SALE OF THOROUGHBREDS.
LEXINGTON, KY. December 1.-At the
Woodard and Shanklin sale of thorough
breds to-day twenty-five horses brought
over $500 each. Seven of these brought
81, 100 for the brown colt, Weanling, by
Bramble. dam Sadie Hayward, bought
by Pat Dunno, Chicago.
SLOANE TO RIDE FOR ROYALTY.
LONDON, December 1.-The st. James
Gazette says the Prince OF Wales has en-
gagged Tod Sloane, the American jockey,
to ride for him next season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
GERMANY AND CHINA
ALI Sorts Of Wild RumorS at Berlin
and Kiel.
REPORTED MASSACRE OF GERMANS.
This Story Causes a Sensation, But II Is
UncOn6rmed.
Seeing the Large Force That the
Kaiser Is Assembling at KInO-
Chou, the Czar Is Inclined, with
RumOred German ReinfOrcements.

BERLIN. December 1.-All sorts OF
wild rumors are current here and at
Kiel, probably based in the main upon
the speech of Emperor William. at the
opening of the Rechstag, as to the rela-
tions between Germany and China, but
most Of these are discredited.
The National Zeitung has confirmed
the statement of the Emperor that Ger
many's only object in the occupation Of
Kiao-Chau Bay is to protect German
missionaries in China, and the alarmists'
stories are now taken with liberal allow
ances of salt
a sensation was caused to-day by a re-
port that the Chinese had massacred
200 German sailors belonging to the Ger
man cruiser division in Kiao-Chau Bay,
but there has been no confirmation Of
this while the latest dispatches received
from Admiral Won Diederich, commander
of the division, which were dated the
afternoon of November 18th, make no ref
erence to fighting at Kiao-Chau.
The Berliner Tageblatt is responsible
for the statement that two additional
cruisers are going to Kiao-Chau, bring
ing the force there up to ten ships, with
1000 mep and 40 guns. The same jour
nal says also that a force OF marines,
including the crew of the Imperial yacht
Hohehenzollern, has been ordered TO
Kiao-Chau. but there is no confirmation
of these statements, although they are
held to indicate that permanent oc-
cupation is contemplated. especially in
view of the fact that China insists upon
evacuation.
RUSSIAN VIEWS CHANGE.
LONDON, December at is reported
here in well-informed circles that the
views of the Russian Government have
u change as to the situation
at Kiao-Chau Bay. Seeing the large
force that Germany is assembling there,
Russia is inclined, with France. to OPP
pose German action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
MANY PATIENTS POISONED.
Only by Desperate Fight Is Fa-
taIity Prevented.

GALLIPOLIS, o., December 1.-Two
hundred and fifty patients at the Epilep-
tic Hospital were poisoned to-day. Dr.
Rutter and his corps of physicians sue
ceeded only after a desperate fight in
checking the outbreak without a fatality.
As it is, some of the patients are still
in a critical condition.
The presumption among the hospital
physicians is that the infection came
from some article of food eaten by the
patients, and the bacteriological depart
ment Is making a rigid analysis OF the
food cooked during the past few days.
Some think a deleterious drug was
placed in some of the yictuals, and this,
with the disruption due TO the wholesale
discharge Of employees, has thrown the
institution into the throes of great ex-
citement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

wounding one man. The rioters then re
turned 10 the Town Hail. where. falling
TO obtain the liberation Of some OF their
leaders. who had been arrested. they
broke the windows OF the hall and OF
several buildings adjacent.
"OLD GLORY" UNFURLED.
At the United States consulate the
American flag was holsted
1t is said that the riots were organized
by n secret society animated by hatred
OF Germans and Jews.
Shortly before midnight there were
fresh disorders. and two shops I'm tho
Pingmangasse were broken open and pill
laged. The military patrol was dispersed
by the plunderers. Disorders are reported
in various other suburbs
At Weinberg the rioters sprinkled shop
with petroleum add set 1t on fire. At Lie
ben. twenty-one armed .ioters were ar
rested. Another gang plundtred li1dcr
saloon, and shortly afterward the patrol
found twenty persons lying drunk IN the
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCES.
Methodist Church. SOuth-Opening
Proceedings

RALEIGH, n. c., December 1.-The
North Carolina Conference OF the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church, South, opened
here at $3.50 A. NJ. with the celebration
OF the Lords Supper. administered by the
Bishop. assisted by leading divines.
Reports from the correctional officers
were read. and the various committees
appointed.
Rev w. L. Cunningim was reelected
secretary. Rev. W. c. Norman was elected
trustee of the conference, To succeed the
late DR.. Black.
Bishop Halsey, Of the colored Methodist
church. made an appeal for Paine Insti-
tute. ard s267.67 was raised in small con-
tributions Colonel Julian S. Carr. OF
Durham. added 81 900 10 the collection.
The morning session rsa chiefly spent
in answering the twentieth question, "Are
the preachers blameless in their lives and
conversations" The character OF all the
members In the Raleigh District passed.
A feature OF the night service was an
address OF an hours length by Mrs. Har-
grove wife of the presiding Bishop Her
subject was Parsonage and Home Mis-
sion Work" Mrs. Hargrove spoke enter
tainingly, giving, as she proceeded, many
figures and number OF touching inci-
dents In her experience. She will speak
tomorrow afternoon TO women only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
AUSTRIAN PROSPECTS OMINOUs.
Gautsch Likely to Have as Much
Trouble az Budeni Had.

VIENNA, December 1.-The prospects
Of the new Ministry are ominous. The
assignment of portfolios has been re-
ceived on all sides with frigid reserve,
and although the dismissal of Count
Badeni has allayed the spirit of rebellion
in Vienna and the German towns, an
archy has broken out in the Slay and
CZechish towns and provinces.
1t looks as though Baron Gautsch
would have as great difficulties TO face
in the demands of the Czechs and Social
lists as Count Badeni had. Seeing the
success that mob influence has had in
Vienna I'm bring about the downfall of
Count Badeni, the Czechs are trying by
the same influence to bring pressure TO
bear upon the new Cabinet
The parliamentary situation is un-
changed and hopeless. Baron Gautsch
has conferred with the leaders of the
majority and the leaders Of the minority,
but so far both parties appear irrecon-
cilable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
"WIZARD" sCHAEFER WINS.
His Defeated Opponent sutton, the
Canadian Expert.

NEW YORK, December .1.--"Wizard''
the 1S-inch balk-lne billiard tournament
in Madison-Square Garden concert hall
this afternoon from George Sutton, the
young Canadian expert. Schaefer had run
out by the time Sutton had scored 49,
The Wizards" highest run was 81,
while Sutton placed his high mark at 49,
making more than 80. however, on several
occasions.
SLOSSON AND DAILY.
George r. Slosson and Maurice DAILY
were the players at night.
The score was: Slosson, 800; DAILY, 437.
Slosson's average, S13-14; Days ave-
rage 1855.
Highest runs: Slosson, AZ; DAILY, 43.
Time of game, hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
CANNON on ECONOMY.
Indication of Hard Lines for Rivers
and HarbOrs.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-Chairman
Cannon, of the House Committee on APP
preparations, was with the President for
quite time to-day, discussing the sub
ject of receipts and expenditures.
Mr.. Cannon would say nothing as to the
object of his visit but remarked that II
was very hard to cut appropriations, and
that the greatest saving could be af-
fected by not passing a river and harbor
bill at this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
SUICIDE IN VIENNA.
A Baron Kills Himself for Love of
an American.

LONDON, December 2.-According to a
dispatch to the Daily Mail, from Vienna
Baron Pasetti shot himself outside the
residence OF an American widow-Mrs.
Kittinger-to whom he had been making
love for some time. Having seen her in
company with other men, he became in
furiated with jealousy. He called at
the residence Of Mrs. Kittinger after
midnight to demand an explanation. but
was refused admittance. He then drew
his revolver and shot himself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
What Shall 1 Giyes

This question at this time of year is
a perplexing one TO a great many people.
A ramble through THE Globe" will
solve the question to your entire satisfac-
tion. Their magnificent line Of Smoking
Jackets begins at $i.9S, skipping dollars up
to $l2. Bath Robes of fine Turkish
towelling. at $685. Eiderdown Dressing
Gowns. at $i.75. Leather Goods, Collar
and Gun Boxes, Toilet Cases. etc. They
also show a magnificent line Of Ties put
up singly in boxes. Any goods intended
for Christmas presents can be selected
now and will be held for you till wanted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
Newspapers Think All the Ministers
VIII Resign.

PARIS, December 1.-The Cabinet met
this afternoon. The newspapers express
the belief that all the ministers will re-
sign, and that NJ. Meline. the present
Premier. will undertake to reconstruct
the Cabinet. The feeling among the
deputies is against the whole Cabinets
reslgning. NJ. Darlan. in spite Of the re-
quest OF his colleagues. has persisted In
resigning the portfolio of justice. and
the President mas accepted the resigna-
tion.. NJ Meline. the Premier, Will take
the portfolio OF Minister OF Justice. ad
interim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
RUSSIAN VIEWS CHANGE.
SIBYL sANDERSON WED.
She becomes the Bride of Antonio
Terry.


PARIS, December Miss Sibyl Sander
son, the opera singer. was quietly mar
riel here to-day to Antonio Terry. I'M
mediately after the ceremony the couple
left for Italy.
Mr. Terry is a Cuban by BIRTH His
father, Thomas Terry. the Cuban sugar
king" was said to be worth between
S9O, 900 and S5O.OOO.OOO. Miss Sanderson
is an American, the daughter of Judge
Sanderson, Of California. Her triumphs
on the operatic stage abroad have for
some years been a matter of record She
is considered one of the greatest beauties
in the French capital. The first Mrs.
Terry, formerly Grace Dalton Secor, who
died on September 1lth last, had filed a
suit for divorce from her husband, naming
Miss Sanderson as one of six core
spondents. The suit was pending at the
time of Mrs. Terrys death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Officers Of the Reichstng.

BERLIN. December 1.-The Reichstag
to-day re-slected Baron Won Boule-Beren-
berg to the presidency Of the House. and
also reelected the Vice-Presidents,
Herren X. Schmidt and p. SPAIN.
The next meeting Of the Reichstag will
take place on Friday,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
spanish Military scandal.

MADRID, December LA military scan
dal is occupying the attention of the
press. This is the attitude which the
chief officers OF the Madrid garrison have
taken toward a recently promoted officer,
whom they refuse to receive, on the
ground that his advancement has been
tso rapid. No names are given. but the
incident comedies with a Royal decree
ordering a cavalry colonel OF the garri-
son to be transferred 10 the reserves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
ATTEMPT TO STAB CUEsTAs.
News Causes Great Excitement, But
No Outbreak Results.

LONLON, December "A dispatch to
the Times from Montevideo says that an
attempt was made yesterday to stab
Senior Jose Cuestas. President ad interim
of Uruguay. 1t is understood that by
ISLANDERS warded off the intended blow.
The hssoilant was formerly on the police
force.
News OF the outrage spread rapidly,
and caused great excitement, but the
city is under martial law, and there has
been no outbreak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Ant Brothers ASSIGN.

PHILADELPHIA, December 1.-The
firm of Apt Brothers, whose store was
destroyed by fire on Sunday. have as
signed for the benefit OF their creditors.
The assignment covers the 5000 insu-
rance which the firm had on their stock,
and this step is taken that all creditors
may share alike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
General WeyIer nnnaueted.

PALMA. ISLAND Of MAJORCA, De-
ceinber 1.-General Weyler. the former
Captain-General of Cuba, was banqueted
here, his birthplace, last evening. Great
enthusiasm was manifested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

DESERVING C0SFIDEScE.-Tbere Is no article
which so richly deserves the entire confidence
OF the community as BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. Those suffering from asthmatic and
Bronchial diseases, Coughs, and Colds should
trY them. Price 25 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

AsGosTURA BTTERs are endorsed by the high
est medical authorities here aud In Europe, as
q preventive and cure OF Malaria and all Sum-
mer Diseases. Keep IL in yCur houses to flavor
your drinking water and all other beverages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
Sherman Hna "a Cold.

WASHINGTON, d. G.. December L.
Secretary Sherman was confined to his
home to-day by a cold. 1t is said that
he is only slightly indisposed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

MADRID, December 1.-The Imparcial
commenting to-day upon the reports OF
the latest alleged filibusterlng expedition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Of the American steamer Dauniless. calls
upon Premier Sagasta to make energetic
representations on the subject at Wash
ington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

Mr.. saunders Carries HIS Point, and
Has Those of the House Amended
Biu 10 Cover Conspiracy Cnses-
sale Of Delinquent Lands-Thc
Game Law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
MISERY IN CUBA.
SMALLPOX Making Terrible Ravages
Among "RecOncentrados."

HABANA, via KEY WEST FLA, De-
cember 1.-The deplorable condition Of
the country grows more and more appa-
rent. Refugees and ''reconcentrados' are
becoming more and more miserable.
According to reports from San Domingo
smallpox is making terrible ravages
among the "reconcentrados." 1900 having
died in the city alone. to say nothing of
the suburban towns, which are likewise
infected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
FIGHT WITH GOMEZ.

General Pando and General Salcedo ar
rived yesterday, with the Reus Bat
TALON. at Ciego de Avila, on the Moron
Jucaro trocha, where they had an en-
gagement with 200 insurgent cavalry,
under General Maxine Gomez. Accord
ing to the official account, the Spanish
lost two killed and eight wounded. The
two generals camped for the night at the
Riforma farm which had been abandoned
by General Gomez. All night the insur-
gents kept up a scattering fire upon the
camp.
The insurgents have burned In part
large sugar-cane plantation near
Guines,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
The Weather.
WASHINGTON, Decer

~ WASHINGTON. December L.
ISiIR Forecast for Thursday:
For Virginia-Fair weather;
colder; northwesterly winds.
For North Carolina-Fair weather. ex-
cept threatening weather on the coast;
colder in western portions by Thursday
night; in eastern portions. northwesterly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
MEET TO MAKE WS
The General Assembly Of Virginia Meets
Here in Biennial Session.
THE OPENING DAY A BUSY ONE.
Both Branches Hold Long Sessions And
Fave Interesting Discussions.

MIG FIGHT OVER THE RULES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02

The House of Delegates commenced It's
session Yesterday in a business-like man
ner. There was hot debate TO ennVen
the proceedings. and quite NUMBER OF
huls were introduced. showing that the
akers are nothing 10th TO get to
work without delay.
,rhe session lasted three hours. and the
oroceedings were not In the least tire
some. The hall was crowded with vlsi-
tors among whom were many ladies'.
Hon John Il. Massey was noticed upon
the aoor. Rev. Or. Ray. Of Norfolk. was
also among those present:
When the hour and minute hands OF
the clock facing the Speakers chair both
pointed directly upward. each touching
the Roman number indicating that the
CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE)
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-09-29
ano1har Haa6 Con, es In.

The S2u!h Carolina and Georgia
railroad is now the only system Of
any consequence in this State which
has no! thrown up the sponge and de.
clared that 10 shipment of original
packages consisting of bottles loose in
the car will be recsived. The latest
system to Din the anti 0. P. combina-
ton is the Charleston and Western
Carolina. It's circular which has just
been sent out reads as follows:
Counsel having decided that spir-
ituous or malt liquors, in bottles,
when rot packed in cases or casks, are
10! in proper shipping condition, and
that usual form CT release will not re-
lieve the company from liability in
case o. damag by wreckage, notice is
hereby given that on and after Sep
;enosr 81, 1897, shipments Of spiritu-
Gus or malt liquors in glass, loose, not
packed in cases, kegs or casks, will
not be acc: pied by this company foa
s2or:ation. ". J. CRAIG,
Ga1ecal Freight Agent"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-09-29
Onbs,sInd.nsudenca st Ean,i.

President Ethan Allen Of the Cuban
League of the U nlted States today is
sued the following address to the
members of the league: "a year CT
patriotic work is about to end in
erandes. results. Last spring nearly
every governor of this republic, al
our request, backed By the legislature
OF his state. spoke for Cuban iode-
pendence. Many hundreds OF thous-
ands OF citizens, responding to the ap
peal Of this league, have made it man
ifest that public opinion is on the side
of the Cuban insurgents and hostile 20
their oppressors. Nov the hour OF
emancipation for Cuba is at hand.
The com nanding voice Of the nation
has at last reached TIE executive.
Though the delay has been much too
long, still the retribu!ion at hand will
excuse past delinquency. Oar minis
ter in Spain with patriotic president
behind hin. will do that which shall
end the murder, plunder and mediae.
val tyranny ia Cu5a, allowing its en-
try into sovereign states. The nation
is ready with guns, if necessary. EV.
cry member OF this league should be
alert to uphold the prsslCeat in such
policy. Let all, when the moment
comes, say TO him: All divisions end
at the wa:er's edge
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-09-29
conr,esa In Cotton F.elds.

All the available convict labor from
the peniteutia.y at Raleigh has been
sent to the three state arms, SAY a
Weldon dispatch The concicts
brought to the state farm near this
city are 10 assist in picking out the
cotton, over so, 600 acres of which the
state has under cultivation on this one
farm alone. A5)ut 600 convic:s will
be at wo, K in TIE white fields at this
farm. and the state expects to harvest
ov-r 25, coo bales of the staple, SIS the
river bottom land on the Roanoke IS
above the average in cotton producing
in this state. On the farms Vred and
worked by the STATE over 2 .O00 con
victs are employed at present. Unlike
Georsia and some other Southern
States, North Carolina does not let
out its convicts to private persons or
corporations. They are uniformly we'll
treated-so well treated, in fac, that
in several cases eX convic>s have com
mitted some crime to get buck. Such
case occurred last week, and when
the cuIprit (Tho stole hammer or
some article which. constituted petty
larceny only) was sentenced to the
county chain gang for thirty days,
instead of to the penitentiary for three
to FIVE years, as he expected, he ex-
pressed his disappointment.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-09-29
BimeLalllsm In EpgIand.

a dispatch from London says q
high British official, who WAS g par.
t;cipant in the negotiations b tween
the Uaited States binstA ljc commits
sioners and the British cabinet, said
today to representative oi The Asso
Glazed Press: L fer tee bankers will
frighlen the governnea! iato reced-
ing from their stand for binetallisn
They have forgotten that par!iament
resolved measures to Sc
care stab.e par Of eXcaangs between
gold and silver, AID Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, the chancellor OF ths exche-
q1er, pledged himself 10 d. all IN his
power to carry the resolution into ef
feet. The Eoglish public have for
gotten also that tea Of tie fourteen
memtecs Of the agricultural commits
sion signed a repor: recommending
o'me:alism as palliative for the sg-
rlcuitural depression in England. Ine
p1oilc and the newspapers seem to
think the goyernmen: is Influenced
merely By cesire tc secure the good
will of the Uaited States, when it is
attempting TO carry GU. the declared
policy OF parliament