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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
BIruMrNoUs COAL MEN AGREE.
Miners JubiIant-A Wage Advance
a Uniform Work-Day.

CHICAGO, January 26-The interstate
Joint convention of bituminous coal ope-
rators and miners came to an end at 10
o'clock tonight
The miners were jubilant over the re-
suits of their ten-days' session, for it
means to nearly 10000 soft-coal miners
an advance of 10 cents per ton and
uniform day of eight hours at uniform
day wages.
The following are the resolutions adopt
ed with but two dissenting votes:
"Resolved, That an advance Of 10 cents
ner ton for mining screened coal shall
take effect in the Western Pennsylvania
District. Hooking Valley ohio District
and Indiana bitumiDous district, Thurs
day. April ], 1898, and that relative run
of mine price be determined in the dis
tricts named by a uniform fiat or Akron
shaped bar screen of seventy-two rect
superficial area, one and one-fourlh men
space between the bars; that the prlcc
Of run of mine coal in Grape Creek Dis
trict and I'm the Indiana bituminous dis
trjcts be 40 cents per ton for the same
district based upon &C cents in the Pitts
burg thin-vein district, and that in Hook
ing Valley and Indiana; and that on ana
after April l. 1898, the eight-hour day
shall be in effect in all districts mere
represented: that uniform wages for day
labor shall be paid the different classes
of labor in the field named, and that IT.
ternal differences in any Of the States,
both as to price and conditions, shall be
referred to the states affected; that we
further agree to the use of the diamond
bar screen of present pattern IN tne
block district of Indiana, with the priyl-
Iege Of run of mine. as may be Uesired
by the market conditions"
The convention completed its work by
naming a scale committee, to consist OF
the National Executive Board OF Nine
workers. the district presidents and sec
retaries. and two operators from each
state. to tabulate the scale, and perfect
all arrangements for putting it into effect
ON the date set. II was determined that
hereafter the miners and operators VIII
meet in January each year. to fix scale
for the twelve months, beginning April
1st.
Pittsburg Pa, was selected Tor the
next annual Joint conference, which VIII
meet on the third Tuesday of January
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
An Instrument of War.

The bagpipe. whose stirring music fired
the blood of the Gordon Highlanders as
they scaled the heights OF Dargai, en-
lows. though II is not generally known.
the unique distinction OF having been de-
clared by a court of law to be IAN in
strument OF war" In an early volume
OF the Scots Magazine we find 1t reported
that on the 18th OF November. l1i6, a
James Reid OF Angus, was tried for
taking part I'm the rebellion. IL was
proved for his defence that he had never
carried arms of any kind. but, on the
other hand, it was shown that he had
for some time ofiiciated as a piper In a
Highland regiment. IL Is not unlikely
that he had been pressed into the service,
for we are told ''he behaved very de-
youtly, prayed fervently. and sang part
OF a Psalm" Notwithstanding these most
untraditional piper traits, however. the
Court found poor Reid guilty OF
high treason, and sentenced him 10 suffer
the punishment which that crime in
yolved. 1t was held that Highland
regiment never marched without a piper,
ard therefore. his bagpipes, In the eye
OF the law. was an instrument OF war.
There Is little wonder In the face OF
such a decision. that Pennant when he
came North later in the century, found
the "bagpipes becoming scarce
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
RAID OF CHINESE PIRATES.
aT"er OF Europeans and Punfsh-
ment OF the Crime.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 26.-Asso-
Grated Press dispatches from Vancouver
on the 18th instant contained an account
or raid by Chinese pirates upon the
european settlement at Hai-Phong. The
steamer Coptic, which has arrived from
me Orient, brought full particulars of
the murderous affair and the punishment
melted out to the offenders, who were
captured
The pirates made their first attack at
o'clock on the night of December 18TH
The settlement was fired in four quarters
simultaneously. and half of this provin-
cial capital has been destroyed. The resi-
dent Governor and his family were COM
PEELED to abandon their residences during
tho sorue Of the troops and take shelter
IN the forts. The force was too small 10
admit OF meeting the pirates, who were
armed with rifles, In the open.
Al Phu-Ninh-Giangs there vera no
casualties among the Europeans. Con-
siderable damage was done TO the town
About O'Clock on the morning Of De-
cember 10th several hundred men crossed
the river Lachtray in small bands, and
converged upon Hai-Phong. Shortly az
terward several fires started in the Euro
pean and native quarters on the outskirts
OF the town. Meanwhile, another band,
about 80 strong, attacked the village of
Ambir. This was headed by an old man,
who marched in the centre of four stand
ards. which bore the inscriptions: "Obey
the order Of Heaven Destroy the Eu-
ropeans" "Exterminate the dynasty OF
Nguh-Yen and Macg'
About 4 o'clock a company of French
troops, in two divisions. turned out and
charged the remaining guard Of the
pirates with fixed bayonets. Fifteen of
the pirates We're killed and several were
wounded and taken to the hospital.
In the mean time. the pirates had en-
tered the house of Mr.. a. r.. Marty and
killed his book-keeper. NJ. Gauthier, after
horribly mutilating him. His 7-year-old
child also disappeared. Then they at
tackled NJ. Dealce, clerk for the Fausse
Mining Company. and left him for dead.
He was taken to the hospital, however,
and may recover.
on the following Saturday ten OF the
captured pirates were executed upon the
spot where NJ Gauthier was assassi-
mated. and after the execution the bodies
of the pirates were placed on stakes ana
set I'D in front of the houses.
About 200 Europeans and 500 natives
witnessed the execution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
THE MANUFACTURERS AGAIN.
State Taxation of Foreign Corpora
tions-The Brand "American-Made."

NEW YORK. January 26.-The annual
meeting of the Association of Manufac-
turers' was continued tonight. The
banking bill now before Congress was re-
ferred to the Executive Committee, with
instructions to rejort at the annual con-
vention.
on motion OF Delegate Smyth, of South
Carolina, President Search's recommen-
dalton or the Nicaragua canal question
was adopted as a whole. Other recon-
mendations made by the president TOOK
the same course.
The state taxation OF foreign corpora
tions was then taken up. william Nc
Carroll. of New York. said he was
ashamed to say that the Empire State
was the worst of all in this respect.
John III. Converse, chairman or the
Committee on Resolutions, submitted
resolutions relative to the action or
foreign manufacturers in producing goods
which they brand as American-made and
sell as such.
The association, through this resolu-
ton. which was adopted, invites the at
tention of the President and Congress 10
this condition of affairs, with the sus-
gestion that all goods should be stamped
with the seal of the country in wnich they
are made. -.
Enlistment of an international banning
system, was also adopted.
A resolution urging the passage OF the
anti-scalping bill now before Congress
was also adopted.
An interesting session was held TO-
night. at which foreign trade was as
cuSSp1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
MONETARY BILL TO BE FOUGHT
BARGE AND FOUR MEN LOST.
The Yonkers Founders I'm n Gale on
Barnegat.

NEW YORK, January 26.-The tow-boat
Walter A. Luckenbach. which sailed from
Newport News last week, having in tow
the barges Yonkers and Halycon, bound
for Providence, when off Barnegat last
Sunday morning discovered that the
Yonkers had sunk, with the four men on
board. The captain reported that at 8
o'clock Sunday morning he observed that
the tug was making better headway, ana
upon going astern found the tow line slack
and nothing attached TO II. The Lucken-
bach at once turned about. and had just
started back in search Of the two barges
when she nearly ran into the Halycon.
on the Halycon little was known OF
what had become of the Yonkers. she
being far astern, at the end Of a hundred
fathoms of tow-line, and I'm the darkness
she would be hardly dscernible. The
men on the Halycon however, thought
they saw something dark rise in the air
short distance i'm front Of them and
then disappear, but n short time before
the tug came up. 1t is supposed that the
Yonkers must have foundered in the
heavy sea raised by the strong gale, ana
gone down only a few minutes before the
discovery OF the parting of the tow-line,
CARRYING with her the four men COM
posing her crew.
The Luckenbach, after the accident, put
into this port, and reported the loss TO
her owners, and then proceeded to Provl-
dence.
The Yonkers was built in 1881, and regis
tered 42S.55 tons. gross. The Halycon
shows plainly that she had hard time
of 1t in the gale. Many of her seams are
started, and she represents very pat
tered appearance. The Luckenbach also
had a tough experience, but weathered
the gale splendidly.
II do not even know at what hour the
Yonkers sank" said the captain of the
tug-boat. There was heavy sea running
at the time. and it was so dark that we
could hardly see 100 feet ahead of us. We
did not hear a cry for help or of distress,
and we only discovered the loss of the
Yonkers when the gale had subsidized.
81 don't recollect the names of the cap
tain of the Yonkers, or any of the men,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

these are practically unlimited as resaruS
Venezuela. where the chief field OF opera
tons may be.
THEY ARE LAWS.
The following bills have been signed by
the Governor and are now laws
To proyide for working and Keeping IN
repair the roads OF Goochland.
To amend the charter OF the virginia
Alaska Mining Company
To repeal the act 20 establish poaro
OF harbor commissioners for Nansemono
river. ps.as
To require the Commissioners OF noaus
in Russell county TO settle their account. >
before the Board Of Supervisors eacn
year. po,-
For the protection OF partridges IN hoa-
noke county. 60.
To permit f. T. Adamson and George
w. Taylor to erect a wharf IN b"nca''e'
county. - sous
{, the civ of Richmond, Manchester, ana
uanrico county. the subjects of petit lar
ceny, etc. ro.a.
TO authorize the supervisors Oh Iaze-
wen county to rent law offices on the
Courthouse Square.
To authorize the Circuit Court OF Ches-
terrified to dispose Of the funds from inc
sale Of the Bethia Baptist church pro-
perty. r.
To incorporate the South Boston To-
bacco Company.
To provide a lawful fence for the coun-
ty of Essex.
To authorize the Board of Supervisors
of the counties of Allegheny, Batn, ana
craig IN increase the salary of the judge
of the COUNTY courts of said counties.
To compensate school trustees, other
than district school boards in RusseL
county.
For the relief Of w. III. Perkins, Ireo-
surer of Middlesex county, va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
NMILLIN LOSES TWO VOTES.
Tennessee Deadlock. However, NOT
Likely Soon to BE Broken.

NASHVILLE, TENN, January 26.-The
Democratic senatorial caucus met again
tonight, and took seventeen ballots with
out making a selection of the candidate
who is to receive the vote of the Demo-
cratic members OF the Legislature for
senator. ,,,,,. ~. n,r
ley. q; Taylor, e. mac
The only feature OF the evening was
,he loss of two votes by McMillin, one
going 90 Taylor and one to Turiey. Iur-
lev also lost one vote to Taylor:
~ ,hat the deadlock will soon DC
broSer for the supporters Of each can
Sidate appear resolute and determined TO
prevent stampedes. 60, .ssa,n-
,l,, met in iolnt session to-day and took
a ballot for Turley, but without success'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
NEW STOCKS ON 'oHANGE.
Chesapeake a Ohio X. *. comes Ii"
for n Large Amount.

NEW YORK, January 26.-The Commit
tee on Stock-List of the New York STOCK
Exchange have listed A,s47OcO additlonai
general 41-2 per cent. bonds'of the Ches-
aneake and Ohio Railway company ny
making the total amount listed s2S'1zioVO
e. 600 coo Of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain
and Southern Railway Company seco eco
extended to 1947, at per cent; &ooOVO au-
ditional capital stock of the chase Nd.
tional Bank, making the total ainou Jun
,,Sted q OCo 900. 81. 100000 Of St. Louis ana
san Francisco railway, Southwestern VI
,rsion frsts; $6,7lS,OOO trust receipts ior
baltimore and Ohio consol 5s, win
power to add subsequent amounts up "
~ oSS ooo. * OO0OOO Lehigh Valley collate-
rel trust SIS, ana s2,2S7 900 additional con-
sol rs of the Chesapeake and Ohio RAN
way Company. making the total amount
listed S25.S5S,OcO, when notice mas p zen
received of the retirement Of IKE
amount Of purchase bonds que
Jiily 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
WHEN EVIDENCE is INDELIcATE'
Right of Courts 10 Exclude Puo'ic
from Trial.

BUFFALO, n. Y, January ".-~i nc
risht Of courts 70 exclude the general pup
llc from a trial, because Of the character
Of the evidence. was to-day treated IN an
opinion handed down by Justice THUS ~
the Supreme Court. in the case OF inc
people against William +. Hall. Han w as
Tried IN Rochester for extortion. anu ~
County Judge shut out the newSpape1 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
r,rst wbite-House Dinner.

WASHINGTON, January %.-Ihe fresi-
dent and Mrs Mckinley entertained tne
diplomatic corps tonight at ue nis -
state dinner Of the season contrary -
the usual custom, Secretary-oi-Sta'e an"
Mr. sherman assisted in receiving the
Guests in the East Room Mrs. Mckln-
e., anneared I'm a gown Of heavy black
,,olvet with diamond ornaments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
PLAN OF CURRENCY LEGISLATION
Wide Diversity of Opinion Among
Republican Committeeman.

WASHINGTON, January 26.-At an
executive session of the Republican mem-
bers of the House Committee on Bank
ing and Currency this evening, the in
diyidual attitude of the members was
polled. and the procedure in the drafting
of currency legislation mapped out. The
Republican members of the committee
decided to meet on Monday, Wednesday
and Fridays of each succeeding week
until their work is ended. The poll sho"-
ed a wide diversity Of opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
Eour,b-Class POstmasters.

WASHINGTON, January 26.-Fourtn-
class postmasters have been appointed
as follows: ,.,,,. W.T..
virginia-Graham. r. J.. Gillespie; VIM
gina, G. !. Johnson.
North Carolina--Boiling Springs. Toliver
NJ Green; Kenly. d. II. Hinnant; Mays
willie. Annie II. Truckner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

porters and every one else but the wit
nesses. holding that the public good re-
gu'reo mat this be done, on account OF
me revoiting nature Of the testimony. An
apphcaton was made to Justice Titus for
ceruhcation OF reasonable doubt OF the
CUNT OF Hall the argument being made
,nat ne had been denied his constitutional
Ilgnt to "a speedy and public trial" JUS
uce titus granted the certificate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
HANNA,s SON SUED FOR DIVORCE.
Decree Asked on Ground OF Gross
Neglect and Extreme Cruelty.

CLEVELAND. o., January 26.-Daniei
r. Hanna, the only son OF Senator Ham
ma, was sued to-day by his wife, Carrie
May, for divorce.
The decree is asked for on the ground
of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
The couple were married in 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

WASHINGTON, d. Co Jauuary -
49, Iosenh McKenna took his seat on
80 ~ ,snch in the Supreme Court OF the
. .,v states to-day, as an associate JUS
49,, San ,rhe ofticial ceremony Inducing him
into this important office consumed 'e ss
, ,, four minutes. and was simple In the
extreme
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
FirewoOd Cheap.
Carolina

The Virginia and North Carolina
wheel Company is Offering Kindred
Hickory and oak Wood In suitable
lengths for cooking-stoves and heaters.
This wood Is unsurpassed for cooking
purposes, and II you use IL once you VIII
use nothing else. Drop US a card, or
,phone us. Old phone, All; new 'pnones
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
GENERAL LEE VISITS THE MAINE.
Habsnn Papers Say ship Is ihere 10
Onset Washington JingoisIH'

HABANA. January 26.-This afternoon
vote eSO0.OOO for strengthening the
tho Maine. returning the official visit
paid him yesterday by Captain SigsDee'
He was accorded the usual salute
The local papers insist that the Name
IS here on a friendly visit and with the
view Of "ofsetting lingo speeches. J"
Washington"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
nav Mr.. Rood mt Emmanuel.

Rev. ]. A. Rood. who preached so ac-
centrally at Emmanuel Baptist church last
Sunday morning, will lecture there to-
morrow night on art and Travels He
will doubtless be greeted by large audi
opqQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
Fireman L. burned.

BY some unfortunate turn Mr.. j.. Mer-
Ger Ball. an efficient helper at the TWEEN
ty-ffth-streot engine-house, had his hand
badly scalded yesterday about noon The
burned member will be in a bandage for
several DAYS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
4.etrert nefence Closes.

CHICAGO. January 26.-The defence III
the Iuetgert case closed to-day ana 10
morrow the State will begin It's reDutsal,
A. number OF witnesses to-oay ~
20 seeing the missing woman after the
date ON which it is claimed she was muir
dprpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
s,r,,se situation Unchanged.

BOSTON, January 26-The reports from
the various mill centres throughout New
England where strikes are In progress
Indicate that there has been no material
change in the situation In any locality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
Gold Standard for India.

LONDON, January 26.-Lord George
Hamilton. Secretary of State for lndia'
speaking tonight at Chiswick' said ne
thought that during the course Oh the
-. twaIve months the government
might take steps to establish gold
standard for India.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
German Murdered at Kiao-Chau.

BERLIN, January %.-The LoKai An
zeiger's China correspondent says INA. "
German sailor named Schu''@, VI
Sr,,,sar kaiser. while on outpost duty at
Tslno the extreme German position In
t[,an-chau Ray. was murdered by CHI
ESQ rabble last Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRccHgs' are excellent
for the relief. OF Hoarseness and Sore Throat.
They are exceedingly effective. "-chr'stian
World, London. King.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
Everybody That Uses

DIXIE Nerve and Bone Liniment recon-
mends It to his neighbor as the best on
earth" for sprains. strains, and rheuma-
tic pains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
They Keep the Liver

in healthy action. We mean DIR. David's
liver pills. BEST on earth for constipa-
ton. sick headache. biliousness. and all
liver and stomach troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

Cards. Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter.
Heads. Note Heads, Circulars. Handtiils.
Dodgers. &C.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send Us your orders and
we viii guarantee satisfaction In every
particular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
II Cure. La Grippe Cough.

heals the throat and lungs, and is the
best on earth" for all coughs, colds.
groups, and bronchitis. We refer to DR..
David's Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

Einel Tower Concentrated Fruit Juices are 70
be had In different navors, and make deli
cious beverage Try them. PURCELL LApp y
CO., Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

-7 WASHINGTON. January 49,
ISllr Forecast for Thursday;
For Virginia and North Caro-
lina-Generasly fair weathsr1
northwest to west winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

Island Chamber OF Commerce. had pre-
pared an address on "The Source Of the
Demand for a Gold Standard and a
Sound Currency" which was not deliver
ed, but copies OF which were distributed
to all the delegates.
MONETARY BILL TO BE FOUGHT.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. January o.
The Merchants Association OF New York.
representing thousands OF business-houses
and millions Of invested capital. through
It's representatives sent to the Monetary
Convention. has announced that the bill
Incorporating the plan Of the commission
will be fought In Congress in its present
form, and changes must be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

The fines amounted TO sl,OOS69, but they
do not form part of the revenue OF the
State. The Constitution dedicates them
to the Literary fund, and they are In
vested in bonds etc, for that fund.
The gross receipts of the State from
the six sources embraced in the above In
1886 were as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
For Diseases of the Liver, stomschs
E<lAn~N~

the Water OF the Greenbrisr Waite suiphuf
Springs Is the most valuable In America
PURCELL. LApD q Co. Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27
RICHMOND PAYS HER PART.
Statement Showing what She Con-
tributes to the state Treasury.

An examination of the accounts In the
office of the Auditor Of Public Accounts,
shows that the city of Richmond con-
tributes very largely toward the support
of the State.
For 1896 the amount. charged to the city
on account of capitation taxes, real
estate, personal property, income,
licenses. and penalty was N21 ,O2212, or
nearly one sixth of the entire revenue OF
the State from these sources, which ag-
gregated s2,7S4,5ll-3S
These are the figures for Richmond ior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-27

these are practically unlimited as regards
Venezuela where the chief field OF opera
tons may be.
THEY ARE LAWS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-29

the Office of his father and the Law
School of the Maryland University al
Baltimore. he was examined for ads
mission to the bar before the Suprentl
Bench of Baltimore city, and admit1
ted to practice in May, 1882, when he
at once commenced the practice of his
profession.
In November, 1889, he was elected
state senator from Allegany county
by a handsome majority, and served
through his full term in the sessions
of 1890 and 1892.
As state senator he was active and
aggressive in his advocacy of new
registration law, the Australian ballot
law, the maintenance of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal as waterway,
the reassessment of the property of
the state with an annual listing feat
ure, and many other measures looki2e.
to the good of the people of Maryland.
In November, 1895, he was elected
States Attorney for Allegany county
for term of four years by majority
of about 1,40O, which office he now
holds and is serving with distinction,
bringing to bear in the discharge of
his duties all his indefatigable ener-
gies and brilliant qualities, which
have won for him such a high place
among the lawyers of his State.
Col. Pearre is a noted speaker and
orator, and has taken active part in
all campaigns, national, state and
county, since attaining his majority.
His services as a speaker and cam
paign orator have been in demand
not only in this State, but he has won
laurels both in West Virginia and
Pennsylvania. His grafton at the
dedication of the monument to the
heroes of Maryland in the battle of
Long Island, at Brooklyn, was mas
terpiece and established his reputa-
tlOn as an orator.