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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
MANHATTAN STATE.
PLAN TO DIVIDE THE PRESENT
STATE OF NEW YORK.
THE POPULATION TO BIZ s,sos,a2o.
This Would Make the New state
the Second Largest In the Union,
ms Regards Number of Inhabitants,
p.rr.xIxaufa Alone Exceeding II.

A dispatch from Albany, ". Y, to the
Herald says: Assemblyman Patrick Train
or, of the Thirteenth District. OF New
York city. says that one OF the first bills
introduced in the Legislature will be one
providing for creating a new State by
permitting a constitutional amendment
to be passed and approved by the United
States Government divorcing sixteen coun-
ties of the State and including them in
what shall be known as the State Of Man
haitian.
The plan proposed in Mr.. Trainor's bill
is for the counties of New York. Kings,
Queens. Richmond. Suffolk, westchester.
Orange, Putnam. Duchess Columbia.
Ulster, Greene, Rockland. Albany,
Rensselaer,, and part Of schoharie to be
formed into one State, with population
of 1902 .22O. as compared with 1851. l23 for
the forty-four remaining counties This
would make the new State of Manhat-
tan the second largest State in the Union
in regard to population. Pennsylvania
alone exceeding II. The remaining coun-
ties left TO comprise the State of New
York would make a State the sixth
largest in the Union, exceeded only In
population by Pennsylvania, Manhattan,
Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri.
This State would contain territory
in it's counties of $3.50 square miles, as
compared with a territory containing
forty-four counties and O,is3 square miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
ROBBING SPAIN IN CUBA.
over $4,000, 900 for Trochas Worth
Only S25O,OOO.

The New York Journals Habana cor
respondent speaks in detail OF the reports
of corruption of General Weyler's ad-
ministration Of affairs on the island. He
says:
The various sums said to have been
expended on making and maintaining
trochas is over 100000, while reliable
experts estimate that the real cost should
have been $4,000.
In the sanitary administration there are
several deficits including the sum OF
$780, 900 in the accounts of medicine sup
piled and paid for by various battalions.
A commandante is in the Cabanas prison
charged with pocketing the remittances
for the drugs supplied. General Baryan
before leaving for Spain received his full
pay in gold, but on the same snip there
were several invalid soldiers whose al
jowances, in deprecated paper money,
were eleven months in arrears. This, Oh
course, they will never get.
Colonel Escribano, Weyler's chief OF
STAFF. I understand, had his private &C
count transferred from Habana. When
he left last week 1t stood at 1921 400. and
vet he was not here long. The cashier
Of the Guipuycoa Battalion, Lavante
suarax REVERB has Joined the insur-
gents, after striking his superior oihcer
His accounts are s36,53O short. 1t is small
wonder that Weyler's departure and the
day of reckoning were 50 greatly dreaded
by all his gang.
General Blanco has received I'll appli-
cations from officers TO be transferred
again to Spain. These tell their own
story The chances for growing fat
on their soldiers allowances are ended,
and Cuba has no more charms They
have been sharply reminded, however,
that their duty is to remain and hght
for Spain, and a special order has been
issued on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17

the people Of the United States? The
Post has never desired the passage OF q
free-coinage bin, and has depiored me
lack OF nnanimity on this question De-
tween Republican senators because II mas
delayed or defeated important measures.
But the Post has seen no more reason tor
doubling the patriotism Of the silver than
Of the gold-standard senators OF either
party
The work which the indianapolis News
deems most urgent Is currency reform.
1t says ''the non-official commission now
at work will have report to make and
a plan OF reform to recommend. which
should. and we have no doubt will. re-
ceive the respectful consideration OF Con-
gress." The News adds: THE Republican
leaders must understand that they cannot
afford to allow Things TO drift. They are
pledged to the maintenance OF the gold
standard, and they ought to welcome any
suggestions as to the best way 10 accom-
plish tfat result. There should be no
doubt about the adoption of a thorough
going measure OF currency reform by Con-
gress at its coming session"
But there is doubt and the News
knows it. In fact. the doubt is so strong
that 1t amounts 10 positive certainty In
that will meet next month was in session
last spring and summer, and all the
world knows that 1t was and Is free
coinage Senate. There is not shadow
OF a reason to expect this Senate TO
pass any currency reform measure that
the administration or the non-oficial
commission may recommend. And, more
than that, 1T is extremely doubtful IL
any such measure could be put through
the House. 1t is best for the country.
we think, to realize the facts OF the
situation. "A thoroughgoing measure Of
currency reform" must wait. Mean
while. let us make the best OF existing
conditions. And, IL we would not utterly
condemn the system OF government
created by the fathers. and under which
this republic has been doing pretty well
for more than hundred years, let
there be no resumption Of calumnious
onslaughts on the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17

popular reporter. Names OF all the re-
porters have been placed on blackboard,
and the friends Of the newsgathers are
expected to show themselves. Mr..
Bobby" Golden. OF the State newspaper
leads by three votes, and his friends are
declaring that the jacket will go to him.
Last night there was a double bill, for
besides the excellent platform entertain
ment, the Anderson Light Infantrym@n.
Company f. the crack company OF the
First Regiment. had its annual competi-
tive drill In the hall. The platform en-
tertainment consisted OF an excellent pro-
gramme Of vocal and instrumental music
The Anderson Light Infantrymen
marched into the hall. every man with
solderly bearing. just after O'Clock
Captain Morgan X. Mills put the company
through an interesting drill, and then the
competition commenced. Lieutenant
Croxton, the army officer on dusy at
the Adjutant-Generafs Office, acted as
Judge, and Captain Mills drilled the men.
Lieutenant Croxton picked Corporal ii. C.
Mallory as the best drilled man. with
Sergeants Masurier and Porter close Sc
cond and third.
The award OF medals then took place.
the presentation being made by Governor
OFerrall. Sergeant A. II. Hamilton and
Corporal J. c. Locknane received bars
for attendance during the past year, they
having received medals for 1886. Ser
geants Markie and Bolsseau, Privates Nc
Dowell, Hudson, Woodson, Folkes. Jeter,
and Whitlock received handsome gold
medals for attendance. Sergeant NAL
lory received the handsome gold medal
for the best drilled soldier. In presenting
the prizes Governor O'Ferrall compliment
ed the soldiers and made neat and
fitting speech in each instance.
After the presentation the company
marched into the bazaar restaurant and
enjoyed an excellent supper.
Tonight the Blues Battalion, accom-
panied by its band, will attend the carni-
val. At $50 o'clock this afternoon coll
show for the little people will be the
attraction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
An Old Painting of Hunter.

A curious oil-painting is exhibited In
the show-window of George NJ. West
book-store-curious because old ana
quaint, and 1t is not known 10 whom the
eyes looking out from the portrait be-
long. This painting is attracting much
attention, especially among the Older citi-
zens, who think they recognize In those
the features of departed friend. An
interesting story also attaches to the
picture. A short while ago Colonel j. X.
Fitzgerald found it at the residence OF
Mrs. John w. Fisher, at Buckingham
Courthouse Colonel fitzgerald thought
he recognized in it the lineaments OF
Hon. r. M. T. Hunter. Mrs. Fisher then
readily gave the portrait to Colonel Fltz-
gerald. and he brought it to Richmond.
The Colonel is not positive mat ms Is a
portrait of Hunter, and desires that all
who see Il will leave a memorandum or
what they think as TO 1t at the store for
him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
A Novel Railway.
Qondon Times.)


In Halford's patent railway the imme-
date motive power is the force OF grayi
ty, and the cars are, as 1t were, always
running down hill. This result is achieved
by making the permanent way in sections,
whose length Is to be determined by engi-
neerng considerations, hinged together
and supported at each end on hydraulic
rams. Az the train reaches the junction
of two sections 1t puts the hydraulic ma
chinery in action, so that the ram rises,
lifting the end OF the section together
with the cars that are upon 1t. The train
thus has a decline, down which IL runs
by it's own weight, and as the same pro-
cess Is repeated with each section, IL Is
practically always running down fall
ing gradient, continuous, though, Of vary
ing steepness. The necessary hydraulic.
power is conveyed through pipe laid be-
meath the rails, and the admission or
water to the cylinders Of the rams IS
controlled either by electrical means from
the cars, or by the weight OF the train
depressing the section it Is about 10 leave
and thus actuating the supply valve. In
the model built by the inventor the rails
are raised on columns, and the cars suS-
pended on either side below the track,
but the system Is claimed to be equally
Applicable to trains running ABOVE the
rails IN the ordinary way, though in that
case It Is considered that the limit or
speed consistent with safety would be
much reduced. With full-stze railway
the stroke OF the rams necessary to pro-
duce high speed would not be very long,
and the passenger would experience little
II any, OF the switch-back motion which
might at first sight appear inevitable
AS a model the invention works very
prettily, whether 1t would prove practi-
cable in an engineering sense, and, IL so,
whether II would be commercial and
economical success, are, Of course, very
different matters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
NORTH STATE NEWS
THE sEABoARD ALKALINE m
PROVING IT'S ROAD.
state University students Expelled
for na.ias-Psnissntssry Mstters-
Murderer OF Fiaxns. Hiaekws,i q
he Hanged ro-Dsy. ~

RALEIGH, n. c.. November i6-6ps-
ciaI. )-The seaboard Airline Is putting
down ss-pound rail on its Raleigh ana
Augusta Division. and in few days WIZ
finish.
Three students at the state university
have been expelled upon vote by their
feilow-students for haxins freshmen.
1t is now asserted by Republicans VINO
are quite near to Senator Pritchard that
every Democratic deputy revenue coIiec'
tor in the Western District il TO be re-
moved December LIST.
The question vas ASKED Chairman
Dockery. Of the Penitentiary Board. to-
day when the peritentiary would be able
to furnish any convicts to counties 70
work on the public roads. He replied:
mot before January. as we cannot ger
our crops harvested before that date. ana
until then will need every available ono
on the farms.
The psnitentIary directors meet to-
morrow in special session. II IL Is found
that any families living In the prison
have failed to obey the boards order spd
leave, they will at once be removed. A
copy OF the order made at the last meet
ing was sent each family.
The chairman or the fenitentsry
Board made at the october meeting ana
now gives 10 the public the following
statement OF finances:
Borrowed from state Treasury 15,Uo;
due for fertilizers. 5000: due for bills TOR
which no vouchers yet issued, S.S&S;
vouchers issued by Smith and not paid.
ss.5i7: vouchers issued by Leasar and not
paid. &.2n. Total. s44.6S2. Coilectabie
bills: Atlantic Coast Line. $1,000; car
thaee railway, si,70o: personal account
SASH: bricks at penitentiary, u.Eo rceeA
IS, 2s7, leaving <3s.sS5. Estimate Of FUNDS
from crops. &c.: Cotton on hand. svi6
bales; corn, 22,200 barrels; fodder. l.3ie.cw
pounds: peas, Sis bushels; pork 20 Mil.
a. 600 hounds: cattle and sheep, u,fps
wheat. 706 bushels;. 500 cords OF wood.
Chairman Dockery says the cotton at
cents Is worth $4,000. He denies the re-
port that sales of II have been made al
SIS per bale.
The Acknowledgement receives notice
that Lieutenant II. o. Bitter United
States navy, will be sent from tho Nor
folk navy-yard to inspect and INSTRUCT
the North Carolina Naval Reserves.
The pay-rolls were prepared to-day lot
the troops which we're at Rockingham
last week guarding John Evans. ms
Governors Guard detachment. which was
there FIVE days. gets sl25 The Maxtcn
Guards will receive some 300.
Revenue officers made another raid ies'
night rot far from Franklinton.
The Supreme Court to-day TOOK up tns
appeal docket from the Eighth District.
Edgar Puryis. the negro trar1p who
murdered F'lagman blackwell on an At
lantic- Coast Line train. will be hanged AZ
Dunn tomorrow, Governor Russell re-
fusing to interfere in the moe He
was to have been hanged october lJtn'
but was respited ON account OF his pny-
steal condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
The Coming Session of Congress.
washington Post.)


"An Important Session Is the title or
a leading editorial in which the Indian
apolis News discusses the session or CON
gress that will begin on the first MONDAY
in December. The News thinks II is Wen
thar the country should realize the seri-
BUSINESS OF some Of the subjects with
which Congress will have to deal, ana
saws that "the country will hope that
Congress will approach them In a patri-
otto spirit with the firm resolve to GO
what is best for the people OF the united
States"
N Is but reasonable and fair assump-
ton that each individual member or eacn
house of Congress always approaches ms
work in that spirit and Is guided py tna'
spirit throughout tho session. Or course
there may be an occasional exception 70
this rule but such an instance Is so rare
that n seed not be considered as afrect-
ing the general result. The men whom
the people and the States send to WASH
ington TO represent them In Congress
have the respect and confidence OF their
constituents. and they come TO the per-
formance OF their duty with the firm re-
solve 10 do what is best for the people OF
the limited States" But 1t so happens
that In order to do anything but taik,
there must be coincidence OF opinion as
TO what is best Tor the people oi u'e
United states'' on the part OF majority
In each of the two houses Unless ma
ior,tv OF senators and a majority OF rep
resentatives agree as to the thing that -
best. action Is impossible. And thcn
comes denunciation Of the Senator'S or
Representatives who prevent action. AZ
though they faithfully represent thei'
states or Districts. and retain the conn
dence OF the people who elected tnem'
they are charged with unworthy motives,
ard with sacrificing the interests Oh 'he
country at lar.e. no.
For several N,ars past the Senate mas
had a majority opposed to majority ~
the House or the great and exciting qees.
lion OF coinage. and this fact has served
as the basis for unstinted abuse. But wno
has any right to assume or assert ina.
free-coinage senator il unpasrictlc OF "h-
willing to do what he believes - ''pest io'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
HUNTING-DoG TRIALS.
Results mt Newton, n. C.-Wfnners Of
the Derby.

tile DcEoss
CHARLOTTE, NJ c.. November ia
special to the Observer from Newton, n.
c.. says: The weather to-day continues
unfavorabie to good work in the Eastern
field-trials.
The Derby course was concluded TIL,
morning, with the following results; zeo,
owned and handled by Victor Humphreys.
Lexington, N. c.. won first prize OF So'.
Pearl r.. handled by ID. T.. Rose. tho
second. 500. and Why Not. owned by y.
Lorillard, Jr., and handled by G. Tucker.
the third. 500.
Zeb. the winner OF first place, was. sold
Yesterday afternoon, after running two
series. to F.. II. Hitchcock, Of New York.
for 500. In making the trade It was
agreed that the seller was 10 receive any
purse the dog might win: consequently
this dog has in two days brought TO Mr..
Humphreys the round sum OF $500.
Messrs. 8. c. Bradley, Greenfield Hin.
Conn; A. Merriman. Memphis, and
Thomas Sturgis. New York. were tho
Judges of this race.
In the Members stake. run Saturday,
Roland. owned by p. Lorillard. Jr., and
Mollie e., owned by DIR. j. y. Grown,
were highly commended. each receiving
a handsome prize.
The AIl-Age Stake began to-day, after
the conclusion Of the Derby. Ten dogs
started as fellowship Money, Toney's
Gale, Elgin's Dash. Winkee. Hurstbourne.
Zip. Anna Abbotsford. Christina Young.
Rip Rap. Kent Of Grace, Sarsfield. shad-
ow. Rodfield's Boy Count Glorter. Sara
gossa, Belle cincinnatus Pride. and Dave
Earl.
II Is probable that several series will
be refereed. and this race Will not be
finished until tomorrow evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
HUNTINGTON WILL LIVE WEST.
Tho Railroad Magnate Going Ia
Leave New York.

Leave New York.
CNew York Telegram OF 18th, Philadei-
phia Press)
Coils p. HUNTINGTON IS making prepare
lions to give UP New York as his home
and spehd his remaining days In Caiifor-
This step was expected in financial cir
cles, where his recent operations have
pointed TO some such change as 10 nov
The Hrst step was taken yesterday.
when Mr. Huntington sold. Through MS
real estate broker, Charles MacRae, %
No. II Wall street. three blocks OF Land
HAVING relieved himself OF his railroad
and most OF his other interests IN ne
East. ne Is now ready TO dispose OK hie
real estate interests In this city, wnie1
are very large, amounting sitose,nes -
gradually. and II hardly need be nefed,
With the shrewdness characteristic Of the
famous railroad maSnatc. -
Mr.. Huntington's idea IN taxing sh'9
step Is TO consolidate his wcain - sus
property is the Southern Pactnc ruhroe4s
and he feels that n needs the attention
which can oaiy be given TO y w ~
living In the. TERRITORY snrVuxn wnS .
doubtedly beginning 10 feel the bufaen.
Imposed by his many undertaking.. ~
fbe men who were his partners In hto
vo,ucer days are dead. and many ~ tia
sarss which they left have dsyolve4 upon
him. He wishes TO relieve h'mself % soma
az these anxletics. hence His decision.
In California there has been some cQF4e
Ulaint that the Southern Facinc ra1lfy4q
MA controlled BY nonresident. and NJ.
Wilmington undoubtedly fee1s That ~
oresencc In the extreme West wau -
much TO relieve the company Of ~ pf<4>
s mt anxietiss His restdsnee IN ths nt1te
vii satis7y local prttudscea and he tn1lQe
ence win remedy &4icQlttes that c>4i4
perhaps be overcome By no one else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE
It's Control Reverts to Former own
ers of the Tribune.

CINCINNATI, o., November IA
change took place to-day in the holding
of the stock Of the Commercial Tribune,
which at the April meeting Of stock
holders, If not sooner. will put the con-
troll OF the paper into the hands OF the
late owners OF the Tribune. This change
was brought about to-day by James NJ
Glenn. president Of the Tribune Com
pany at the time OF the consolidation OF
the Tribune with the Commercial Gazette,
purchasing $4,000 OF the stock from an
eastern trust company. The purchase,
with the previous holdings of the Tribune
syndicate, gives them majority Of the
stock, and puts the control OF the Com
mercial-Tribune back into their hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
Two Negroes In Trouble.

Arthur Johnson and William Chiles
two negro men, were made prisoners at
the Third Police-Station last night.
charged with house-breaking. The Third
station book" reads that they broke
into vacant house No. a6 Brook avenue
and stole a lot OF lead pipe and other
articles. While in the midst or their
pJunder officers Hulcher and German
walked in" on them and marched them
70 the station-house. This was at mid
night. This morning they viii make
their appearance. by no means the hrst'
before Justice John.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
Fox-HuNTING THE SOLE TOPIC.
Devotees OF the Sport Gather from
All Quarters.

CYNTHIANA. KY. November l6.-Fox-
hunters from all quarters OF the country
are gathering here to attend the annual
fox-hunts OF the National Fox-Hunters'
Association, and fox-hunting is almost
the sole topic OF conversation. About a
hundred and fifty are here TO settle pre-
llmlnares. and the greatest enthusiasm
prevails. A number OF ladies are present.
Nearly all Of the best-known fox-hunters
Of the Blue Grass State are here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
THE BAxAAR WELL ATTENDED.
soIdier Boys Drill Before Governor
O,FerrnII--A Pretty show.


Though the weather was anything but
favorable last night. the bazaar Of the
Carnival OF Nations. now In progress at
the Armory for the heneft of the Vir-
einia Home for Incurables. was well at
tended. and by liberal people. The pref,
Az girls who are lending their AID and
influence for so grand cause were all
smiles. -
The beautiful bazaar Is well worth the
price OF admission. II only 10 see the
decorations and the nahosome oiapi"y ~
Fancy goods offered for sale at such
nsrea,n figures. An interesting enter
tainment is given each night. AZ every
one OF the booths there Is something
unique and novel. and the voting con-
tests are spirited. The ladies' OF the
Catholic booth have put up handsome
smoking jacket 10 b voted 70 me most
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
TENNESSEE TAX VALUATIONS.
The Railway Commission sustained
ON increases Made.

NASHVILLE, TENN, November 49,
Since October 18th the State Board or
Tax-Fqualizers have been investigating
the tax valuations placed upon railroad,
telegraph, and telephone companies by the
Railroad Commission, and hearing argu-
ment by the companies for a reduction
Of valuation. To-day the Board Of Equal
izers handed down it's finding. which sus-
tains the Railroad Commission In In
creasing the taxable value OF these pro-
perties nearly sss.ooo.oco over the valua-
ton OF last year. The reductions only
amount to 81. 10000 The Increase In reve-
nue. to the State will be $4,000 each year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
QUARANTINE on CATTLE RAISED
Great Innux of livestock Into
Kansas.

TOPEKA, KAN, November ls-Ihe
quarantine in Kansas on cattle from the
South was lifted to-day, and, according
to Taylor Riddle, chairman OF the State
livestock Committee, the biggest influx
of cattle for years was begun. He said:
''There are a great number on the border
ready to come in Tonight. and there are
cattle I'm Mississippi ready to be shipped
~ Kansas. Thirty thousand Texas cattle
and % 900 more from Arkansas, Missis-
s,noi and Western Tennessee will be
shipped into Kansas before December
1st."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
Iasiei Sentenced to Prison.

BOSTON, November 16.-Joseph A. Iasi-
ri, formerly the Turkish Consul in this
city, who was arrested in New York last
summer. charged with the embezzlement
OF large sums of money from the trust
funds held by him. and who was recently
found guilty in the Suffolk county Supe-
rior Court, was to-day sentenced to serve
a term of not more than eighteen nor less
than fourteen years In States prison,
with one days solitary confinement, and
the rest Of the term at hard labor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
Killed by Electricity.

PHILADELPHIA, November l6.-Levi
L. Potter (colored). aged rs years, of 7Os
south Nineteenth street. was instantly
killed tonight by shock from an cleo
tric-light wire. Potter was standing on
an iron grating in front OF South-street
store. He carried over his shoulder an
umbrella with an iron rod, one end OF
which he held in his hand. The other end
touched the wire where 1t was exposed,
and Potter fell over dead.