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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
THE POPULIsTs OF MAINE.
They Are Almost SOlidly "Middle-
of-the-ROadcrs."

LEWISTON, ME-, June 19.-At meet
ing of the Maine State Populist Com
mittee at Auburn, all present were OPP
posed to fusion and in favor Of mid
dle-of-the-road" course. With one ex-
ception, the members Of the committee
heard from were Of the same mind.
Delegates were elected to be present at
the "AIiddle-of-the- Road" Populist Con-
ference at Nashville. July 18th. Reso-
lutions were adopted declaring that the
"late alliance with the silver Democracy
has proven failure. and should no long
er be continued" and condemning In UNI
qualified terms. the brutal treatment"
accorded by the Democratic party to
the Populists. and especially to that
great national leader, Hon. Thomas f..
Watson"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
DEATH FROM LUNG DISEASE.
The Colored Cook ut Putnam's
Boarding-HOusc Dies Suddenly.

Mamie Walden. a colored cook en-
ployed by Mr.. William W. Putnam at
his clearinghouse, No. 1875 east Franklin
street, died suddenly this morning. The
woman. who lives on Twenty ninth street.
complained that She felt too III 10 go
home when the time came, and she was
sitting on the stairs shortly before l
o'clock, when attention was attracted TO
her condition by her groans and cries of
pain. She was carried into room at
the top Of the house. and everything pos
sible was done to relieve her sufferings,
which took the form of nausea. The am
bulance was summoned, but before II orr
rived the woman had died. Dr. Hoard.
who was in charge, made cursory eX-
animation, and decided 10 notify the
Coroner. Coroner Taylor viewed the
remains at o'clock and ascertained
that death was due TO congestion Of the
lungs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
CnffOn-MiII. Shorten Time.

LOWELL. MASS, June l9.-The Massa-
chusetts, Merrimac. and Booth cotton
mills each posted notice to-day to the
effect that beginning next Saturday the
mills will be closed for two weeks. and
that when work is resumed it will be only
on half time.
The Lowell Machine Company will also
close for one week and afterwards run
on short time This will affect in all
about 9 200 persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Now, IA Glucose Trust.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. June 1s.-According to
brokers and commssion-men glucose
trust has been formed. Conrad Fl. Mat
thiessen. president of the Chicago Sugar
Refining Company, is supposed TO be the
prime mover in the new combination.
With two exceptions, every big glucose
company in the United States Is said
to be included In the combine,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

ington might remove General Lee Of their
own accord, but would not do so because
or pressure brought to bear by the Span
ish press.
La Lucha further says the American
Government has already placed their full
value on General Lees services. which
fact Is shown by the expression OF opin-
ion by persons in high position at Wash
ington. in favor of the Consul-Generars
removal, and that President Mckinley
will name, as did Presidene Cleveland.
person for the post who Is In his conf
dence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

NASHVILLE, TENN, June ia re-
ward has been offered for the arrest of
Thomas Calendar, southern agent OF the
Latin & Rand Powder Company, ~ New
York. The security company on his bond
offers the reward. He represented the
powder company in nearly all, II not all,
of the Southern States east of the Mis-
sissippi river and it is alleged that the
shortage I'm his Nashville accounts is $1,000.
and that the amount of shortages in other
States may reach 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

Shortly after 2:so o'clock ycster6on
afternoon. two colored girls were soo
ardson. re north Twenty-eighth sfro><
urder suspicious circumstances. 0ounn
boys who were In the neighhoshood Ga4n
and managed to make good their ooenr
The matter was reported to the ~
and upon Investigation Il was found
two silk unhrailas had haan ste1on. n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENT.
Engagement of the Son of Joel
Chandler Harris.

ATLANTA, GA, June 19.-Mayor James
Collyer announces the engagement of his
daughter, Miss Julia. to Mr.. Julian Har-
ris, night editor of the Constitution and
eldest son Of Joel Chandler Harris. In
terest attaches to this union throughout
the South because OF the high social posi-
ton Of both. Mr.. Harris is ~ years old.
He has served on the Timss-Heraid. OF
Chicago, and has written many charming
stories. Miss Collier is young woman OF
artistic and literary talent. The wedding
is to occur In November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
BALD WHEELS A MILE IN e:16 s-5.
He Rides n Half Mile, Exhibition,
Paced, in 50 1-5.

SYRACUSE. y. y, June 19-Eddie Bald
took the mile open here to-day IN 2:ib 80
on poor track. Tom Cooper was In the
final, but weakened and dropped out on
being blocked by the field. The finals:
one mile n-professionals-E. c; Bald
won. II. r. Steenson second, ana L. "A.
Mcfarland third. Time. 2:17.
Two-mlle handicap-professiona a.
Mcfarland. 20 yards. won; +. +. Good
man, 50 yards, second, and o. c. futile,
40 yards. third. Time. 4:S2.
e c. Bald rode n half-mile exhibition,
paced by the Black and White tandem
team i'm IS 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
THE ATTACKS on GENERAL LEE.
They Are strongly Condemned by
Leading Habaun Paper.

HABANA, June 19.-La Lucia, In lead
ing editorial. strongly condemns the att
tacks OF the organ Of the Spanish Ad-
miralty on Consul-General Lee. which. II
saws. are indiscreet. adding that such at
tacks made at time when the govern
ment at Washington contemplates re-
moving the Consui-General. may induce
the American Government TO retain him
In his positios. The authorities at WASH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Telegraph ONCE Wrecked.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, June 19.-The
Western Union telegraph Office in this
place is a total wreck from a fire that
broke out in the operating-room at about
5 O'Clock. The upper stories were Quilted,
and the company lost everything. not even
saving their instruments. The loss is es-
timated at $4,000; insurance, not known.
Lightning is supposed to have been the
cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Much Cry; Little Wool.

GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y, June d.
Tyndall Palmer. who has sued many
newspapers throughout the country for
libel. secured a verdict OF SIS against
the Leader in the Supreme Court hero
to-day. Palmer conducted his own case.
Palmer's motion for a new trial was
denied. The suit was for 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Bicyclist Charged with Murder.

CHEYENNE, WYO.. June 19.-Char.es
S. Erswell. the champion fast bicyclist of
Wyoming, has been arrested. charged
with the murder OF Private McCrimness,
Eighth United States Infantry.
Erswell ran into a crowd of nine SOL
d!ers, knocking one OF them down. A
row followed. in which Erswell shot Nc
Crimness and then escaped TO his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Six Thousand Victims.

SIMLA, June LIT Is announced to.
day that over 6,0oo lives have been lost
by the earthquake disturbances which
have recently visited the province Of
Assam message OF coincidence has
been received from Queen Victoria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

LONDON, June 1.-THE funeral OF Bar
ney Barnato. the South African diamond
king" who committed suicide while en-
route from Capetown for Southampton.
took place this afternoon. The interment
was in the Hebrew Cemetery at Wiles-
den.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
THE RECORD
INTERCOLLEGIATE BALL.
Princeton Defeats Yaie-Forner
Ahead I'm Cham pio nship Series.

MANHATTAN FIELD. N. y. June TO-
In the baseball game for the champion
ship OF the intercollegiate league. Prince
ton defeated Yale BY the following score:
Il. III. Il.
princeton 49,. ...4172s1100-2 IS 1
Vale -. ........20131 8 3
This gives Princeton two victories to
Yale's one.
Holy Cross Defeats Harvard.
CAMBRIDGE. MASS. June ls-Holy
Cross. 6: Harvard. 2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Frnnco-vcnexueInn Rnpprochement.

PARIS. June 19.-At Cabinet meeting
to-day the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Hano,aux, announced the resump-
ton of diplomatic relations with yene-
zuela, and the apology Of that republic
for the incident which led to the rupture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

ST. JOSEPH, NO.. June l9.-Ex-Con-
gresham Nicholas Ford. for twenty years
a leading merchant. and once leader OF
national prominence In the Grsenback
movement, died last reext.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Worlds Lodge, knights Templar.

BERNE. June 19.-The annual session
OF the Worlds Lodge OF Knights Templar
has selected Toronto for the meeting OF
1885, Colonel Myron Parker, Of Wash.
ington, d. c., was elected grand Sec
retary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
woodford Nomination CONFIRMED.

WASHINGTON. juno 1.-THE Senate
to-day confirmed the nomination Of
Stewart L. Woodford. OF New York, 80
Minister 10 Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
MARRIAGE IN GOOCHLANp.

On Thursday last, at the home Of
the bride Mr.. Joseph Crump and Miss
Clara Johnson were married by REV.
r. =. Collier, of Highland Springs.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left on the evening train for
the north.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
1T WAS EASY TO MAKE MONEY.
HOW THINGS DOOMED IN MEMPHIS JUST AFTER
THE WAR
From The Memphls Commerclal Appeal

From The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
There was nothing easier than making money
Haynes 10 few Interested listeners the other day
at was shortly after the war that came to
had Been living I in Paris Tenn and had family
so considerable Importance nee vas attached to the
/ met man by the name Of Bates. who was reared
IN my county, who invited me to come 10 his house
this story to tell; for this led UP his borrow
R SsTe os that gh B Sa with S0ny
window open, and somebody got In and stole my
e get back Sssk to nv my y and The d
while looking for Piece to oS3te passed s6 BY
ton ley lying isF on the sidewak vent @ and after
Cents pound bought the cotton, and the next
morning II was brought upon the bluff. weighed
On says SS Ths next s he e1nF As
s Ssss 's ss isS 9i as ns sH 9% Ass S1nas
aSGa On WoS but to sSe
in those days We got our market reports about
twice week on little slips Of o but the
telegraph company When Monday morning came
cents Hsaa ana SOTO Sp asaf March
good and bad cotton. Being very much pleased
with the success Of this venture. thought I
TO Jackson, thinking perhaps could buy cotton
| there great deal cheaper than In Memphis On
my arrival there found that such not
| the case. found. however. a considerable
| quantity OF old Tennesseee money, which was
about $500 worth WITHOUT knowing anything about
| how II was, selling in Memphis and went back, On
| my return sold my money at profit Of $40 above
all expenses.
the squire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
RING ALLEGES A BOYCOTT.
PROFESSOR GUNNIsoN. OF ERASMUS HALL FLAT
BUSH. SUMMONED TO COURT by A
CANDY MAN.

Edward Bung proprietor OF small candy and
notion shop close to the Erasmus High School, In
Flatbush obtained from Justice Steers, In the
Grant Street Police Court. Brooklyn. yesterday Il
summons requiring Professor Walter II. Gunnison,
principal OF the school, to appear In the Grant
Street Police Court tomorrow TO answer 10 a
charge OF aiding IN boycott against Bung. FROM
what could be learned OF the case last night Bung
has been doing a good trade with the students or
Erasmus Hall and an admon,tion by Professor
Gunnlson has diminished Bung's sales and led him
10 believe that the genial head OF the high school
is his avowed enemy.
Professor Gunnison seen at his home. in the
Eastern District last night. and asked about the
summons
Il don't know a thing about Mt Bung or any
summons" said Mr.. Gunuison. Il have had no
words with any such individual, and know or no
reason for his bringing an action against me. IL
may be that ne is aggrieved on account or some
thing aaid by me which he wrongfuly constructs.
on different occasions | have spoken to the stu
dents cautioning them against lettering around
any stores or public places during recess or inter-
mission hours as Il tended to destroy discipline.
| think said something along this line on Wednes-
ing who supplies light mncheons and there is no
occasion for the students scattering around Flat
bush in order to get light meal. II is possible
that some one who has been patronzlng this Mr..
Bting has been moved 10 transfer his trade 10 the
schoo. caterer BY what said, and that Mr. BunS
bush this afternoon with OF the teachers OF the
school, and the janitor for short time
saw nothing OF Mr.. Bung and heard nothing Of a
summons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
xrUs OF THE WESTERN ROADS.

Chicago Nov 97-The income Of the Atchison
system from operation for the. month OF October
was sll451ls an Increase Of Slj62ol over the same
month OF last year For the four months Of the
escoI year 10 October 81 the income Of the road
from operation has been S3173745. an increase OF
1871 $50 over the corresponding period OF the pre-
ceding fiscal year. $50 , -
A meeting OF general passenger agents and ac-
counting officers OF the Western roads has been
called Tor next Tuesday to arrange some plan OF
keeping the accounts In connection with the sale
OF the interchangeable mile tickets. a,
Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois central VIII
iuaugurate its through service TO Jacksonville, Fla,
The proposed meeting OF freight officials or West
ern roads FOR the purpose OF considering the rates
between Chicago and Colorado points has been
aba ndoned for the time being. II is generally con-
coded that the meeting result In no permanent
good as long as the roads are compelled 10 meet
such low rates are now being made through the
Gulf OF Mexico ports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
The fOIlan Company,
No. 18 West I'D ST., New York.
KNOCKED FROM HER WHEEL.

A LAWYERS DAUGHTER HAS 4 NARROW ESCAPE
FROM SERIOUS INJURY
Victorine Town. the thirteen-year-od daughter OF
Chauncey w. Town. a lawyer. whose office is at
No. IS Wall-st., had n narrow escape from serious
injury yesterday afternoon. The girl was ridlhg
her bIcycle In 81. Nicholas-ave. and did not see
an unmanageabe horse coming at full speed from
the other direction. At One-hundred and-thirty-
ATHEIST she rode right into the runaway and was
thrown from her wheel The horse reared and
plunged and several times 1t seemed to the spec
tators that II would crush the skull OF the pros
trate child Two men ran from the sidewalk ana
grabbed the animal by the bride. while the driver
dId What no could 10 quiet the animal from his
seat The girl was carried to safety by another
citizen She was more frightened than injured,
and DR. Heller OF Manhattan Hospital soon
brought her around In nearby drug store. victor
Andre OF No. 2623 Elghth-ave.. grocer, Is the
owner NJ tho horse No arrest was made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
A DISCOUNT ON A FUNERAL.

From The Chicago Inter Ocean
yes" he answered II did go to Nashville, but
I would much rather have gone to Milwaukee,
There's always beer going on at Milwaukee"
the girl unused: "but what else was there?"
did you think that I, who lived in sight Of tho
Blue Ridge would allow my horizon TO be
bounded by beer barres?" he asked. reproachfully.
well. what was 1t, then?"
"a meeting Of the Undertakers' Association, or
are when you come TO think of II. the most hap
pily situated OF all men, in that they find some
thing compromising In tho saddest events in life"
but suppose they die themselves? What com
pensation would they find In THAR
1.-The discount child: the discount You have
travelled on q pass and that is comparative happi-
ness but II really Is nothing TO the Joy OF getting
a discount where nobody else can get one. There
are a lot Of deadheads, as every one knows on the
railroads, as In the theatres-indeed. some people
feel as If they were cheated II they pay for either
be almost like getting It on a typewriter made by
any member Of the typewriter trust. You feel as
IL you were cheating fate-and cheating fate is al
most as satisfactory as getting dutIabe goods
through the custom-ho free"
"A mans funeral Is about the last time he will
have a chance to be numbered among those pres
ent, unless you count the Judgment day, when
they will be divided on the right hand and on the
left, and. Of course. there won't be any reporters
there
why not?" he interrupted. sharply
81 meant not In their professional capacity. OF
course. they'll all be there among those -
ION which slider he demanded suspiciously
She laughed Look here, I've crawled out as
we'll as ! can-but promise to bow across to you
anyhow"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
SALVATIONISTS BRAVE TIE COLD.

Commander Booth-Tucker and about nifty men,
bers of the Salvation Army held an open-air meet
ing last night on the steps OF the City Hail. In
connection with the Armys annual congress.
About two hundred persons dehed the cold wind
which swept through City Hall Park, and listened
TO the speakers and the playing OF the Army's
brass band Those who made addresses were
Commander Booth Tucker Colonel Brewer. com
mander Of the Central Division; Lieutenant Colonel
Keppel, Major Hicks and Stan Captain Damon A
number OF half-intoxcated men on their way home
also attended the meeting. and a shabbily dressed
individual among them became so noisy and abu-
sive that ne was arrested by Detective MCGEE. OF
the Park police and locked up In the Oak-st sta
ton He gave the name OF Thomas J. O'Connor
and the address OF the Yorkvile Police Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
COLONEL WARING on HIS DEPARTMENT.
IT WILL. N TIME npcoME SELF sUPPoRTING. HI
THINKS AND is pEISG MANAGED NOW
TO THAT END.

Commissioner Waring OF the Street Cleaning De-
partnent told the history OF his administration OF
the Department 70 the Technscher Nerein Won
New-York at Liederkranz Hall, In East Fifty
eighth-st last night. After describing the organ
lzation OF the force on nonpolitical basis and
telling how New-York's waste and garbage ls now
disposed Of. ne said that the Department had cost
more I'm the present administration than II haH
cost before, or perhaps would ever cost IN the
future but there had been many things paid Tor
that would decrease the OF cleaning the streets
and the disposal OF rubbish in the future he de-
clared that II the Department was improved ana
scientifically administered II could become In time
self.supportlng The product Of the garbage plants
and OF the sorting pockets could yield revenue
large enough 10 run tho Department. Even II the
Department still cost much as II did now the
Colonel said Il paid the citizens TO spend the
money Al lis present cost each person IN the
city paid only three cents week for its support
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
TOO HIGH FOR WHAT HE WANTED.
A FARMER WHO THOUGHT OF COMBINING BUsI.
NESS AND PLEASURE WITH
UORSELFSS CARRIAGE.

NESS AND PLEASURE WITH
HoRsELEss CARRIAGE.
tall. thin man with angular form and varie-
gated -colored beard entered the office OF a manu-
acturer OF horseless carriages yesterday and asked
TO see the boss" When the manager or the con-
Germ appeared the man said:
Are you the fellow who makes these wagons tina t
run without horses?"
II have the pleasure OF representing the COM
pany," replied the manager, urbanely
"Wal, your wagons go over all kinds OF
roads," continued the visitor.
''Oh yes. they anywhere" answered the
manager.
"Over stubble- fields and medders?"
Yes as easily as they can over the paved streets
of this great metropolis.
Gould you fix up one of them with iron wheels
and spike teeth EN- that 1t could get footing In
the soft ground like them ere road engines
''Oh yes, we could do that"
oval, II you could do that I've been thinking that
I would like TO have OF EN-. You see we are
kind OF short-handed down on the farm, and we are
going TO have powerful sight OF work 10 do In the
spring Now II you could rig up OF them wag
50 that eG T 9 W a2sy n on do 20 learn
operate the burned thing. so that II would pull the
plough about and get things ready for planting
sarey Ann could put the children inside the wagon
and make kind OF picnic Of the whole work. Do
you think your wagon would pull plough across
the field all day and not get tired or cranky-llke
about H. vet have no doubt that II would work all
right How many OF these carriages would you
want =, -, .n...or
II can sell you one for 5000 but II you could take
a number they would come lower
Gee whiz Three thousand dollars for one OF
t cnSd Se one for about 500 sSess ri stick TO
horses for my ploughng. Good day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
TO SHOW HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO ESDEAvoT
TO INTEREST TIE PEOPLE BY sTERpoP-
TIrnN VIEWS AND AN Address


rICoS VIEWS AND AN ADDRESS.
The Merchants Association Is perfectins plans FOR
A public exhibition. TO be given in Carnegie Hall In
December which will show by means Of stcreopticon
views tho improvements in the wharf and dock
facilities 81 the city until within comparatively
short time New-York which f. the greatest port In
tho Western Hemisphere has been behind the cities
%, Europe In the facilities afforded for shipping
Some years ago n line ~ wharf Improvements was
suggested by some Of the leading engineers OF the
country but Il was only few years ago that any
rhing like systematic work in this direction was
begun. II the improvements which have now been
under way for some time are continued 4 will not
he long before New-York will stand second only TO
Liverpool in wharf dock facilities. and she
In l,s work OF fostering the trade and commerce
81 New York the Merchants Association has d.
rcctcd its attention tn" conditions surrounding
the export and import business OF the metropolis as
well as 10 the internal development OF the trade OF
the country. Facilities FOR receiving and dlscharR-
ing cargocs and receiving and loading cargoes direct
IS affect the business done by New York. Any
thing which beters the conditions and improves the
facilities for shipping comes within the scope OF the
Merchants Association.
The date % the exhibition viii be announced here
after II viii be free 10 holders OF tickets which
will ho distributed by the Merchants Assocint ton.
viii be- delivered by a wcll-known New-Yorker on
The trade and commerce OF the Empire city Of the
Western Hemisphere"
Mayor Strong has written a letter TO William f.
King president Of the Merchants Association OK.
pressing his hearty approval OF this exhibition. and
% the book on Ncw-York which the association Is
preparing and lnclosing his check for $50 FOR the
publication fund.