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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
GOVT ARMcR-PLANT BOARD.
steps Toward Its CrentiOn-Produc-
ton Of steel Ingota.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July 2s.-Secre-
tary Long has taken the preliminary step
towards the creation Of board of naval
officers to ascertain the cost OF a govern
ment armor plant. Two members OF the
board have been selected-Commodore
Howell. commandant at the League Is
land navy-yard. and Captain Mccormick.
OF the Norfolk navy-yard. Both Of these
officers are possessed Of much technical
knowledge, and may De said TO rank high
as experts upon the subject OF armor.
The field OF work OF the board will be
extensive: they must not only ascertain
the cost OF a modern armor plant, but
must also take into account the propriety,
or rather the necessity. Of establishing in
connection with II a complete plant for
the production Of steel ing0ts. very large
undertaking. The experts are OF the
opinion now that IL Is probably neces-
sary. in making armor, to begin with the
ingot at the very moment IL is forged.
and before IT has cooled once. This is
done in the best practice. and IL it should
be held to be absolutely necessary, the
government will be obliged 10 establish
a steel plant alongside its armor plant.
II II embarks in the business OF armor
making.
The board is to report to Congress at
It's next session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
CIvIL-sERvICE EXTENSION.
Important Order of the Presidents
Power of Removal.

WASHINGTON, July 2s-President
Mckinley has promulgated the follow
ing important amendment to CiviLSer-
vice Rule H.:
"No removal shall be made from any
position subject to competitive examina-
ton, except for just cause. and upon
written charges filed with the head Of
the department or other appointing Off
Ger. and Of which the accused shall have
full notice and an opportunity 10 make
defence"
he also amended Eule III so as 20
include within the classified service the
employees Of all custom-house offices,
without regard to the number Of en-
ployees. Hitherto, the classification en-
braced customs Offices where the num-
Der Of employees was five or more. This
order brings into the classified service
sixty-five hitherto unclassihed customs
officers.
The President has also amended Rule
VI, making exceptions to examinations,
so as to read as follows:
"Custom-House Service-One cashier in
each customs district one CHIEF or
principal deputy or assistant collector
in each customs district, one principal
deputy collector at each SUPPORT or
station.
internal Revenue Service-One en-
ployco i'm each internal revenue district,
who shall act as cashier or chief deputy
or assistant collector as may be deter
mined by the Treasury Department; one
deputy collector In each internal reVe-
nue. district, where the number of en-
ployees in the office Of the collector ex-
ceeds four; one deputy collector in each
stamp Tor branch) office.
appointments TO the positions named
I'm this rule in the custom-house service
and in the internal revenue service shall
bo subject to an examination. to be
prescribed by the Secretary of the Trea-
sury. not disapproved by the commission,
equal TO the examination held by the
commission for positions Of like grade.
such examinations shall be conducted
by the commission in accordance with its
regulations"
The plan Of the extension. which was
formulated by Secretary Gage and As
sistant Secretary Vanderlip. has the UNI
qualified and hearty endorsement of the
Civil Service Commission who earnestly
recommended TO the President its APP
prevail.
I'm speaking Of the amendment, Presi-
dent Proctor, of the commission, said
that the friends of civil service reform
everywhere could congratulate them
selves on this most important advance
of the cause. The commission, In its last
annual report, had said that the govern
ment officers should have the power OF
removal for proper reasons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
HARMONY PREVAILS.
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS AGREE AS
To ESSENTIALS.
GOLD And SILVER MEN TOGETHER.
They Adopt n Platform Declaring
for Bimt tallism, Though Desig-
mating no Ratio-DingIeY Tariff
More Odious Than McKinfeyisn.

BALTIMORE, ND. July 2s.-Harmony
Of the old-fashioned kind prevailed at
| the Democratic State Convention here
to-day. and it was clearly demonstrated
that United States Senator German still
has HIS hand on the lever that controls
candidates nominated by the conven-
| ton were selected by him, and the reso-
lutions adopted were Of his inspiration.
As chairman Of the Committee on Reso-
lutions, he read the platform, ard read
t in such a way as TO indicate that Id
knew 1t almost without looking at IL
At his suggestion, one or tho candidates
for Comptroller withdrew. when hh
nomination seemed assured. and anothef
was taken up by the convention. ant
at his request. both gold and silver met
waived their convictions for the nonce
and voted 10 adopt a platform that de'
claros for bimetallism, but is silent as Il
the vital question Of ratio"
The platform declares that the funda.
mental principles OF Democracy remain
| unchanged: that tho Democracy Of
Maryland believe now. and always have
believed, in honest money. the gold
and silver money 81 the Constitution.
and the coinage Of both metals, without
discrimination against either into
standard dollars Of final payment and
redemption" and asserts that the de-
| mand of more than 65D0oC0 OF Demo-
cratic voters forced President Mckinley
and a Republican Congress to send
commission abroad 10 negotiate with
European countries for the restoration
OF bmetallism. The Dingley tariff law
Is termed a more odious measure than
the Mckinley act OF 1890 and IL Is as
serted that IL will be more signaliy con-
demned I'm 1898 than was the Mckinley
act in 1892 A demand il made that tho
United States Government take such ac-
ton as will ameliorate the atrocities
now being committed in Cuba, and fully
protect every American citizen ;nere In
the enjoyment Of his life and property.
The following State ticket was noml-
mated
For Comptroller-Thomas a. Smith, or
| Caroline county.
For Clerk OF the Court Of Appeals-J.
Frank Ford. 81. Mary's county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
A ningIey-IlIII Grab.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, July T.-'sp-
cial) THE ruling OF the Treasury Dos
partment that the Dingley tarin Dill WIS
IN effect at the beginning OF the day ."
which It received the approval OF fresi-
dent MCKINLEY results I'm the saving OF
H.2931G fan customs at this port Inns
revenue is derived from merchandise enc
tered last Saturday which had been dlss
charged by the two Chesapeake and ono
freighters, Kanawha and Greenbrier.
The goods were received UNDER the VII.
con tariff with tho stipulation that should
the Secretary OF the Treasury hold thae
the new tariff bill became operative on
the day OF its enactment and approval.
the increase would be exacted. when %
received instructions from Acting-secre@
tary w. Is. Howell yesterday, Deputy
Collector Il. ~ Eubank set 20 work to
ascertain what the government had saved
in customs, with the result above men'
toned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RECEIPTS.
Withdrawals for Consumpuoh-
sniritS. Cigars, Tobacco, Ac.


WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Ine prelimi-
nary report of the Commissioner Of In
ternal Revenue for the year ended June
"a 1897 shows that the total receipts
during that period were $l466l9,6OS, de-
crease as compared with the previous
year OF S2ll Jos
The receipts from the several sources
of revenue. with the increase or decrease
as compared with the fiscal year 1872 are
stated as follows:
Spirits. $50. OOS. 55S: increase, A'S8S,iS"
Tohacco $50 7l0. 297; decrease S,SSl
Fermented liquors, SS2,H2l62; decrease
$1.3l2O73. .o ,. s,ss
SO2 Co.,
Miscellaneous items. $s57,2sa; decrease,
So. SO. , x,a
The amount of Withdrawals for CON
sumption during the last year Is gwen
as follows: ~. s.,ro.s,
29i 67o.
l.7es. SS9 .aa,o. ,---,-
peer porter and ale. S4.42S09i barrels;
decrease, 1.40300i.
Number OF cigars and cheroots weigh
inc over three pounds per thousand,
4.06S. 169. OF. -
Number OF cigarettes. 4l5S252,i7o; in
crease. 100. 45s.7S3.
snuff. pounds l3,26S64O; increase, 720Wl'
Tobacco. chewing and smoking, pounds
9eO TRASH: increase, 7,O61e15.
OIeomargarine, pounds. 42'5Si.55s; de-
crease. 5.0o9.2li. ,. -,
the states from which the largest col
Ioctions were made during the year are
riven as follows: Illinois. $50 1852; New
wi SIS. 4e0 766; Kentucky. sl5'65isoii
Onto sl2.7lS7SS: Pennsylvania. 81 1851;
1,,1,ana So 564 1863; Missouri, S'Sol,6sz;
nfnrvland. S5.i5i. 7g5.
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around the city at the close OF the after
noon session.
POLITICS ENTER IN.


Politics tonight east ripple OF dr.
cord over the annual convention OF the
United States League of Local Building
and Loan Associations The disturbing
element crept in through what was con
aidered an nJudicious reference made this
morning In President Browns address.
IN which the President inferred that
low tariffs and free trade" were de-
clded injury 10 the countrys business.
Remarks OF this character dld not take
We'll with several OF the delegates OF
the Democratic faith. They said nothing
abou; it during the days session, but
shortly after the evening session had
begun the following resolution was o.
fered by Delegate T.. J.. Peck. OF Jackson:
whereas. the United States League
OF Bullding and Loan Associations Is
Organized FOR the mutual benefit OF alt,
and 80 being our object here 10 assist
by our acts the further growth Of sucn
associations I'm our land where so many
differences Of opinion exist in relation
10 religion and politics: therefore. be II
Resolved That u IS the sense or
this league that all matter relating TO
either religion or politics be eliminated
from consideration. either in debate or
papers which may be read, ana that
the secretary il hereby requested not
TO print anything whatever or a politi-
cal OF sectarian nature as part or
the proceedings OF this league"
There was a warm debate over mo-
ton TO refer the resolution TO the Com
mittco on Resolutions. President Brown
rr9.y ruled discussion and the resolu-
ton out OF order He said that the sec
rotary could not properly be authorized
10 cut matter from the papers read. He
had allowed the discussion 10 continue
because he supposed that the resolution
was aimed at remarks he himself had
made motion 20 table the resolution
then prevailed and the discussion thereon
was ordered eXpurgated from the record,
which closed the incident.
Papers were read tonight as follows.
Building and Loan Associations Of Kan
sas." by g. S. Hartough, Of Leaven-
worth 1.-THE Reserve or Contingent
Fund" by Joseph II. Paist Of Philadel-
phia. president Of the Pennsylvania
League; Cooperation" by Henry NJ.
Walker. of Chicago; "In the Home Idea
is the Brightest Hope OF Mankind" by
Frank l.. Wells. of Wellsville, o.; What
Local Building Associations Have Done
for Philadelphia" by Joseph G. Gamble.
Of Philadelphia; THE Home" by William
H. Page, Of Haverhill Mass, and "Oppo-
sition TO Local Building Associa TONS By
j. W sutton, Of Sault Ste Marie, Mich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
picnic for Their Charity Fund.

richmond Lodge. No. 1Gi Independent
order of the Sons OF Benjamin, under
took their first picnic for the benefit OF
the charity fund OF the lodge with great
success yesterday afternoon. From =.
NJ. until IL the festivities incident TO the
occasion were kept up at Blandon IarE,
Dossibly have limited. certainly did not
mar the enjoyment. There was dancing
and ruch feasting, and the crowd was
as large as it was good-natured.
The Committee of Arrangements 10
composed OF the following gehtiemeh'
NaSsrs Alex. Cohen. chairman,
steiner. s. j. Hlrshberg, and y. Cohen.
The very substantial sum raised by
the entertainment will be devoted 10 the
relief OF the widows and orphans OF
members OF the lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
Latest from the Wires.

IOndon.-A special dispa tch from
Athens says that the Sultan has In
structed Tewhk Pasha. the Minister for
Foreign Affairs, to sign the peace pre-
liminaries on Saturday next.
Tuscola, Il.-John Hurst. well-known
Baptist preacher. came to Tuscola, and
placed himself in the hands of Sheriff
Bagley saying he had emptied two loads
of shot into his uncle, Mason Caldwell
He says Caldwell ruined his daughter
Madeline, Is years old.
Atlanta, Gallery 4. Rucker' the
newly-appointed negro Internal-Revenue
collector will be installed at the custom
house Monday morning. Judge John Nor
ton. chief deputy collector says he will
resign and viii not work under Rucker.
The positlon held by Deputy Norton pays
from 81. 400 TO 81, so per annum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
ST. Pntricis's Excursion 10 Provi-
dence Forge.

The excursion given to PROVIDENCE
Forge Yesterday under the auspices Of
81 Patrick's church was one OF the
largest run out OF Richmond this year
There were twelve coaches full OF ex-
cursionists. and the day was pleasantly
spent. The return trip was soineWha,
marred by an unpleasant incident w. ~,
occurred about the time the train lef'
Providence Forge. Several men In one
of the coaches became involved IN dlni-
Guilty. md the disorder created consid-
cradle excitement for a little while, one
OF the participants had his hand DauIy
cut nv n broken window-pane. Two or
three ladies became greatly alarmed ana
one OF them was still very nervous when
she reached the city Those IN charge
of the excursion queued the disorder as
r,roruptly as DOssiblc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29

Mrs. Lucinda \. Thornhill has issued
Invitations for the marriage or her
daughter, Miss Fannie Thornhill. to MI.
Edward Carroll James. The ceremony
will be performed al the home OF the
bride-elect Tower Hill, Va ON ihulS-
Miss Thornhill is a lady of fine mind
and thorough culture. She is q sister
of Rev. Or. l.. r. Thornhil. OF Mancne ,.,-
ter. and has for several years iiled with
marked ability the position OF lady prlnl-
cinal of the Woman's College III tuiS
civ Professor James has been for the
last two or three sessions member OF
the faculty of the same institution ana
has contributed in great measure 10 us
success. 81, ..
Professor and Mrs. James VIII be at
home after September LIST al chase Iity'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
SERIOUS RAILWAY WRECK.
Number of Persons Said to Have
Been Killed.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 2S.-At late
hour tonight, it was learned from good
outhoritv that a wreck had occurred on
the ST. Louis AIRLINE, near the Indiana
line The wreck was caused by the dis
nlacement OF a rail on a trestle. The
engine and three cars jumped the track.
Owing to the very isolated situation OF
the wreck. particulars are hard to get,
but it is reported that number of per-
so-s were killed. A wrecking-train has
left New Albany for the scene Of the
vrecl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
Portsmouth Methodist Conference.

HAMPTON, VA. July Sat to-day :
session OF the Portsmouth Conference Of
the Methodist Church. reports on Ep-
worth League. Church literature and
colportage. education. and Bible course.
were read. Pastors OF n number OF
churches also made reports as to their
work.
Walter c. Parker OF Isle OF Wlshs
county. was licensed as a local preacher,
and ]. d. Langley was recommended Tor
admission 10 the annual conference
An able sermon on missions was deliv'
cred tonight by Rev. Ii. c. Cheatham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
Trade's Council Meeting.

The Central Trades and Labor Council
dav night elected MIR Bransford. OF the
Cigar-Nakers' Union recording secretary
To succeed Mr.. Dornin. whose duties as
secretary Of the State Federation OF La
Dor have become so arduous as not 10
admit of his holding the two positions.
A committee. composed OF Messfs- Null
Lon FoIkes and Dillon. was appointed 10
wish the local unions and agitate a GER
tain matter, which will not be made
Under the head Of State Of Trade me
various unions represented made reports
o't an exception reported duh times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
THE RUSH FOR Alaska.
Three Times Original Price Paid for
steamer Tickets.

SAN FRANCISCO. July ZS.-The steam
er Excelsior. chartered by the Alaska
Commercial Company, left Mission street
at T. NJ. sailing direct for st. Michael's.
This is the last OF the cOmpanys fleet
which will connect with the Yukon river
steamers this season.
For hours before the departure Of the
steamer the wharf was thronged with
people. Three times the original price
was offered for tickets. One passenger
changed his mind after receiving an Of
fer OF $3.50 for the pasteboard for which
he originally paid but $3.50 over two
thousand people gathered upon the wharf
10 bid farewell to the 10 passengers for
the KIOndike
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
Item. from Henr,co.s Court-House.

Leila Terry the colored woman charged
with deserving her infant and casting IL
among lot OF bushes north OF Barton
Heights, was 10 have been given a hear
ing before Magistrate Tyler AZ Henrico
court house yesterday. but owing 10 the
absence OF witnesses, the case went over
until to-day.
Lizzie Taylor, a negro woman. charged
with drunkenness, is now In the county
iall. and will be given hearing by
Squire LaruS to-day.
Justice of the Peace George W. Thorn
as. OF Henrico. Is still confined 10 his
room by Illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
TOBACCO IN LUMBER.
Fine Sumntrn Leaf Packed In
Logs.

HABANA, July 2S-An examination By
custom house officials. Of eight, OF con-
signment Of l55 logs. which reached here
on Sunday last on the steamer Segu-
ranca. and which were deposited, I'm me
custody Of the police. at the Jallapiedra
wharf show them TO have been packed
with fine Sumatra leaf tobacco. II the
remainder Of the logs contain an amount
OF tobacco proportionate to that in those
already Examined. il is estimated that
the total shipment OF tobacco VIII reacn
1000 kilos The logs, il is said. were
shipped by Maine lumber company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
CARACAS ELECTRIC COMPANY.
To Build Lightning Plant ana ""ii-
xxuy I'm Venezuela.

TRENTON. n. j.. July 2-Artieies OF
ACCOMMODATION were filed with the Secretary
NJ state to-day for the Caracas hiec'fie-
neat and Power Company. The company
Is Incorporated with capital of sl,cooVVO'
,rhe purpose is the building OF an electric
,,a,t pIant and an electric railway ~
vfneznela. The corporatQrs are; Jonh
= ucEwan. OF BROOKLYN, Charles Z.
prev Of New Brighton, 5. l.: and ROBERT
Weinmanp. OF Jersey City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
EXCHANGE IN MEXICO.
IL Advances 10 122 to 123 Per Cent.
Premium-Silver.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 2s.-Exchange
advanced to-day to l22 and rs per cent.
premium. Bankers believe there will be
a, better price for silver soon. but there
is a growing sentiment that silver will
have 10 walt some months before cir
cumstances shape themselves so as to
materially aid II.
Importers viii be compelled to bring In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
FELLED WITH AN AxE-HEL'E.
Robert jenkins Dealt severe Blow
by Edmund Hord.


An exciting difficulty, and one attend
ed With rather serious results, occurred
last night at the corner Of Venable and
Twenty second streets.
The participants were Robert ana
Richard Jenkins. brothers. on the one
side. and Granville and Edmund Hord'
father and son, on the other Inc
Hprds came out with least damage.
The Messrs. Jenkins went INTO the
store of Mr.. Hord on matter OF busl-
ness. Hot words ensuod, tho lie passed.
and blows followed. Ia ,ho light I'D
muud Hord, aged about IT, picked up
an axe-helve. with which he dealt Robert
jenkins severe blow over the head
knocking him out.
The ambulance was summoned ana
DR.. Baughman found a deep cut four
inches long. in which he had to take
three stitches. None Of the others were
at all seriously injured The Messrs. Hord
were arrested and bailed for court to-
day. Warrants were also sworn out Tor
the Jenkins brothers and Will be served
this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29

goods with the greatest caution. az they
do not dare risk ordering largely. with
prospects that exchange may grow EVEN
worse against them. II IL believed that
silver will immensely stimulate home
manufacturing and lead also to n rapid
expansion Of tropical agriculture, the
products OF which command gold prices
abroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
rcl,,se of the sun To-Day.

An annular eclipse Of the sun will
occur to-day. and will be partially yisi-
blS from Richmond. 1t Will first be seen
here at 9:O4 a. NJ. and will not terminate
ecIinse viii occur at 1888 A. NJ
II will not be an important eclipse
arv,vhere and no scientific expeditions
have been sent out to make observations.
ME eclipse may be watched by looking
through colored or smoked glass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29

The large attendance at Forest-Hill
park Vaudeville each night IS undated
and last night was no exception 10 the
general rule. The various remarks heard
BOARDING the cars FOR the pleasant ride
bomeward. was conclusive evidence. II
more than constant laughter and APP
nIause during the performance were
needed. that the bill presented this week
is hit"
The display OF fireworks was especially
COOL last night. The gondOla has been
tastefully decorated and next week
electric lights In various colors will be
added
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
MINISTER yYOODFORD SAILS.
The Minor Members OF His Legation
With Him.

NEW YORK. July 2S.-General Stewart
l.. Woodford. United States Minister TO
Spain, sailed to-day for the scene Of his
future duties. General Woodford was
accompanied by his wife and daughter
and by the members OF the legation.
These latter are John r. Macarthur, as
sistant secretary; Captain Tasker H..
Bliss. United States army, military at
tache. and Lieutenant George 5. Dyer.
United States navy. naval attache. There
also sailed with General Woodford his
nephew. Stewart Woodford Capen; his
niece. Miss Mary Claflin Games, and Miss
Isabella Hanson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
TRAIN-WRECK IN NEVADA.
Six Indians KiIied-Five others
More or Less Injured.

RENO. NEW July 28.-One OF the
worst wrecks in the history OF the Cen
trail Pacific railroad, occurred at 9:4s
this morning. on the Twenty-Five
Mile Hill. about six miles west Of Reno.
The engine was overturned and thrown
TO one side OF the track. and the road
Uttered with the debris Of baggage ex-
press. and mai-cars. reduced 70 kindling
wood. or fifteen Indians. who were rid
ing on the blind-baggage, six were killed.
and nearly all the remainder were more
or less injured Several others were
hurt. The wreck Vas caused probably,
by rails spreading.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
p,c,, spott.wood Arrested.

puck spottswood, the well-known ne
GRO character OF Seventeenth street. was
arrested last night for cutting Daniel
praxton. The trouble occurred last SAT-
nrday night. and Braxton was badly cut
on the throat. spottswood was bailed
I'm the sum Of 500 for his appearance in
the Police Court this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
A holly Trolley PARTY.

The trolley party over the Traction
ccmnanv's lines last night was by far
the largest one ever given In Richmond
There were six cars brightly illumined
and prettily decorated, and they were
ali crowded with Jolly excursionists. The
worthy cause in behalf OF which the party
WAS given received substantial aid.