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Globe Democrat. the parties interest
ed In the enterprise being Enrique
Creel. Ramon Alcazar, Guillermo YER
mehren. Antonio ". Hernandez and
Carlos Brscho. all OF whom are men OF
wealth. The capital stock of the in
stftution is 81. 900. 600. and its Official IT,
tie Is Banco Refaccionario Mexicano."
Its principal business win be to act as
a clearing house for all the banks CT
issue in Mexico. redeeming all notes
from banks in the republic at par. Un-
der the provisions OF the concession
governing the organization of the bank,
IL IL Obliged to put in circulation It's
equal to the full of it's paid-up
capital. but not to exceed five times
the amour OF it's capital nor the
amount of Immediately available as
sets. The main business of the institu-
ton will be conducted in the City Of
Mexico. but four branches will be es-
tablished I'm different cities OF the re-
public. one OF them to be situated at
Chihuahua.
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device at the railroads shopsEhe being
master mechanic OF the road as well as
an engineer-and attached u 10 the To-
comotive Patterson. so named from
Paterson. ~. j.. where IL was built. On
the very first trip he made with this
~cowcatcher the attachment demonstrate
ed It's great value. He had not gone
more than five miles before he ran into
a drove OF cattle crossing the track.
The new pilot cut its way through
them as IN IL were really a plough NOV
ing the soil. throwing them right M
left and clearing the track without N
perceptible effect on the engine.
Every locomotive on the Columbus
* xenia railroad was equipped with
Davies cowcatcher as soon as 1t could
be made and put on. and its fame soon
spread to other railroads until every To-
connective I'm the whole country was
equipped with the pilot. and. from that
time until this. no locomotive has been
built without Davies cowcatcher. al
though Davies has rcver had the n
or OF having its name mentioned by
any locomotive builder in connection
with the invention. He did not patent
the device-'being too busy he says
and. although II hSs saved hundeds of
lves and millions 81 dollars to the rail-
o companies of this and other coun-
tries, Davies never received a penny's
benefit from II.
THE locomotive whistle would have
come In time. OF course. but IL was hur-
RED up by an accident on the Liver
pool * Manchester railroad in 1893.
Locomotives a only been in practical
use then about o years, and were
still crude and imperfect machines.
There was no whistle or bell to signal
or give warning of their approach or
proximity. The engineers used a tin
horn liz "A ma horn ON which fhnV
footed to warn pedestrians and team
sters at crossings. on the day OF the
mishap that led TO the invention of the
locomotive whistle n farmer was near
ing a crossing on the Manchester rail-
road. He was on his way to the mar
n butter. a train was APP
preaching. and the engineer footed his
tin horn. The farmer did not hear IL.
n drove upon the track in time TO
be promptly knocked off, with his team,
wagon and all. The result was two
horses. a wrecked wagon. scores
of dozens of mangled eggs and many
pounds of ruined butter. The farmer
was not hur He brought in a bill of
against the company so large
IL alarmed the managers. They
paid the bill. but fearing the future
with that incident as n precedent. they
waited upon George Stephenson. who
built the locomotive. and appealed to
him To invent something that could give
a warning about the hearing of which
by the person warned there could be
no possible doubt. Stephenson went to
work. and the g day had devised a
which, when attached to
the engine boiler and steam turned into
Il. gave out n shrilf< discordant sound.
The directors of the company were de-
lighted and paid Stephenson e1o0 for
his invention. which they attached to
all their locomotives. That was how
the locomotive whistle originated, but IL
was not until after 1870 that IL was
adopted and applied to American loco
motives."-New York IN.
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SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LouIsvILLE. ny. NEW YoRK, n. Y.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-13
$50 sets Of teeth SO. DR.. wix.
New Music.

We have counters full of II. 4 few
81 the most popular sellers are: will
low Pattern Plate" Don't Mention
Her Name" Patriotic Coon" Brides
maid Two STEP" Dawn Of Love Pol
ka.' ''Silence in Fun" dance. Price OF
each soc. copies mailed TO any address.
Catalogue OF new music sent free on
application. Send TO US for anything
in music and u order viii be
promptly attended to.
MONTANA MUSIC CO,
us ". Main St, Butte.
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Ladies' Apprecfats

A good rem edy. AID there 10 not anything on the
MARKET that equals French Tansy Tablets for the
relief sad cure Of painful or irregular menseA
These Ablets remove all distractions. no matter
what the cause. Manufactured by A Augendre
Paris. r-anee. and for sale only by ID. NJ. Sewbro
Drug O.. Butte. Ncnt. Sole Agents. Price -
Dsr ban sent By mall seesrely sealed
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Those Grabbing Lawyers Again.

Young Lawyer-The verdict Is a disap-
pointment. My client gets six cents dam
ages. an
~Friend-And / suppose that. like the
average legal cormorant, you'll grab the
whole thing"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-13
Big Mexican Bank.

One OF the strongest banks in Mexico
has just b 4 organized here, say a
. Chihuahua dispatch to the ST. Louis
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Medals or jewelry of any description
made at T.. +. Mayors. 40 West Park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
ANARCHY IN PORTO RICO.
Alleged DepredatiOns of Gravest
Character, u. s. Troops Participating

WASHINGTON, November 1S-The Cab
met session to-day was devoted to a large
extent to consideration of complaints that
have reached the War Department. al
leging that state of practical anarchy
prevails in Porto Rico. These COMPLAINTS
asserted that the laWless elements i'm
Porto Rico are committing depredations
OF the gravest character, and that the
seriousness of the situation Is increa sea
by reason of the fact that the United
States troops stationed in the island have
probably been guilty Of gross misconduct
The Cabinet took cognizance of the re-
ports, and on adjournment Secretary AL
ger, at the instance of the President
cabled General Brooke, inouiring as RI
the accuracy OF the complaints
The most serious allegations are against
brigands and lawless element in the
smaller towns away from the coast. II
is SAID that, taking advantage of the
unsettled state OF the country, due TO the
transfer OF the government from Spain
10 the United States, bands of men have
organized for robbery and rapine. burning
houses and plantations and leyying fri,
butte upon the people wherever possible
In one case ii is said that they made n
raid on small town of about l5OCo in
habitants, fifteen miles from the nearest
troops, and burned and DESTROYED nro-
perty to a considerable extent.
General Brooke at San Juan. has been
Instructed TO use the full strength OF the
military forces at his command for the
suppression OF disturbances, and the restn.
ration OF peace and order in the island
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
TR ABE STU ALTON.
sryERAL SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOP
urvrs PRESENT THEMSELVES.
..nnn an nnInE hnWhNnEV
1 NUMBER OF PRICE ADVANCES
Exceptionally Few Deciines-Gro"-
ing strength in Pig Iron-ohprece
dsr..dix Large Bank Clearings-
Good Reports as TO Export Trade

NEW YORK, November 1S.-Brad-
street's. tomorrow, will say: Evidence
sccumulates that the good results follow
Ing the recent elections are no longer
confined entirely to Improvement in tone
and confidence, though the above feeling
Influences dealings in both financial and
mercantile lines Several substantial de-
velopments present themselves this week.
notable among which are number of adj
vances in prices. exceptionally few de-
clines therein, growing strength in the
pig-iron situation, unprecedentedly large
weekly bank clearings, and remarkably
good reports as TO export trade, not only
in the line of farm products, but in en-
iarged trade in manufactured products.
Distribution of merchandise shows but
little change from reeently-preceding
weeks. but the growth In confidence is
reflected in very general reports of i'm
proved collections on past business.
First and foremost in the line of for
eIgn trade extension are the returns re-
Gently made for October, pointing TO
exports for that month larger than in the
wear. second only TO those Of December
last year and chargeable not so much
as formerly TO enlarged exports OF finish
ed products of American industry. Espe-
cially good reports come from the iron
and steel Industry, which has thereby
been rendered more nearly independent
than ever before of fluctuations in domes-
tic markets.
STRENGTH OF CEREALS.
The strength in the value of all cereals
IAN the leading breadstuffs are higher
this week., is, OF course, due TO the con-
slant foreign demand. more than Offset
ting very large gains In the domestic
supplies, which, however. are below those
OF any corresponding period for years
past. Comparison OF four months ex-
ports-July to October, inclusve--point 10
wheat and -four shipments little below
those OF last year. and only, 10 per cent.
below those OF 1891, the heaviest ever
known.
The strength OF cereals finds imitation
in coffee, whose statistical position shows
some Improvement: sugar, which Is rela-
lively higher for refined, on the growing
strength OF raw supplies: coffee when
retains It's old bullish tone. and even cot
tom which is higher on smaller move
mcrt and improving tone OF the goods
market.
Wool sales continue OF good volume. on
more confident buying Of small manufac-
turers, who, however, report the finished
goods trade unsatisfactory. Heavy sales
OF bonded wool for reexport 10 England
are reported this week.
Rather more inquiry Is noted for pig
iron, and the tone OF prices IL strong. In
contrast 20 thst OF steel. which Is being
Shaded by those eager 10 book new busi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO.

ness. The steel rail situation is appa-
rently unchanged, and more business Is
held up awaiting settlement Of price and
other details.
GRAIN EXPORTS.
Wheat, Including -four shipments for
the week aggregate 5,679,1H bushels,
against 3,674393 bushels last week, 6,653, 793
bushels in the corresponding week Of 1897
$685., 233 bushels in 1896, 2,916, 1888 bushels in
1885, and S,312673 bushels in 1894 Since
July list this year the exports of wheat
aggregate s., $50, 457 bushels, against $685.,
42G bushels last year.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
1854 724 bushels, against 21i2,745 last week,
3.209 100 bushels in this week a year ago,
2,35,721 bushels In 1896. 1,743.l67 bushels in
1895, and 1885 bushels in 1896. Since July
LIST this year corn exports aggregate 56,-
0l9,9l9 bushels. against 56,G7044 bushels
during the same perioc a year ago.
FAILURES.
Business failures in the United States
this week were 229, against 1877 last week
2S5 this week year ago, 30S in 1896, 325
in 1855, and 295 in 1894.
The total number Of failures in the Do
minion of Canada this week is a. as
against 30 in the preceding week. 81 in
1884, AZ in 1896, AZ in 1895. and "a in 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
Court of Justice John.

Justice John was waited on I'm his court
yesterday morning by a delegation from
Hanover county.
G. r. Clarke was charged with being a
suspicious character He was turned over
to John A. Shelton, deputy Sheriff Of
Hanover. and is said 10 be wanted for
hOuse-breakng.
Grant Jackson, a colored man, was an
other member Of the delegation. He was
charged with being a fugitive from JUS
tice. and was also turned over TO the
Hanover officer.
Jim White alias Jim Edwards, a color
ed individual was charged with stealing
two pairs OF kid gloves from Thalhimer
Brothers, and was given six months in
Jail.
The case of Charles Bonaparte (col-
ored), charged with stabbing John Thomas
on August 10Th, was continued to the
2ith instant for witnesses.
The remaining cases were uniraportant.
Justice John had a busy day however
for he had ninety-five civil cases when he
went on the bench at II o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19

and Mr.. Cannon Immediately after .ns
conference a year ago. IL was occasio". =,
by an attack made by Mr. Chn ,.,.,'
his paper on the report OF the ,s
Conference. written by DR.. Whi, '..n,
Mr. Cannon, in part OF his eo''ol.a.,
stated that DR.. Whitehead was INV INV, ~. 49,
of belief and incapable OF teiiihs w Wy.
truth about any matter on "nion
mind was biased. Mr.. Cannon cia'llS 'us
tlhcation for this statement on
count of certain alleged inaccuraSies ~
DR.. Whitehead's report OF the Vote y" 20.
resolution. which had been Introduces "
Mr.. Cannon relating TO the term III VIM.
a preacher should serve continuously DO
a presiding elder. When much bitterness
had been introduced into the dlscussloh'
Or. Whiteheads friends, II Is salh' IN
duced him to drop the matter Ior inc
time. with view to bringing TX up again
at this conference in the form OF charges
and specifications of SANDER. III 10 Ho"
understood, on reliable authority that ,ne
friends Of both parties hope 10 settle
the trouble outside Of the conference Dut
this is believed TO be impossible. IL Is
known that very strong pressure IS oelhs
brought to bear on Dr. Whitehead 10
induce him 10 consent TO some method Oh
settlement other than the course usually
pursued in such matters m a Methodisl
conference. There is no doubt. 1t Is said
that 1t cannot be referred to committee
until a protest against Mr.. Cannon
character has been made on the floor Oh
the conference. When this protest Is en-
. tered. and it is believed II will be to-
morrow by De-. Whitehead, the Bishop
will refer the matter to a committee, VINO
can then take the evidence behind closed
doors. II they see fit. The charges and
specifications will, however, have to be
made on the floor OF the conference. Rev.
w. p. Wright. presiding elder, has, 1T Is
understood, prepared charges in writing,
which have been presented to Mr.. Can
non. so that he would have proper time
to prepare his defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
FOUND DEAD IN THE COUNTY.
COlOred Man Thought TO Have Died
from Too Much -WhisIkcy.

Martin Cousins, a well-known colored
man Of Fulton, was. found dead beside a
fence opposite the residence of Mr.
Samuel p. Waddill, on Fulton Hill, yester-
day morning, by Mr.. John Riddle.
How he came to his death there is an
unsolved question, though he is thought
to have died from excessive intoxication.
Dr. Croxton, County Coroner, held an in
quest. the jury giving their verdict that
he came TO his death from unknown
causes.
Cousins was employed up to Thursday
as an extra on the Chesapeake and Ohio,
and boarded with a family on Louisiana
street He was paid off Thursday, how
ever, and packing his valise told those at
his home he was going to Newport News.
Mr.. Richard Frazer saw him standing
beside the fence late in the evening. and
about midnight Mr.. Peter Hubbard saw
him there also. The man seemed to be
deathly drunk. There were 1858 on his
person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
FIRST sPANIsH-wAR PENSION.
Claims Now Coming i'm Fast, 2,O27
Being Number on File.

WASHINGTON, November ls.-Commis-
sioner Evans. of the Pension Office, noti-
fed Secretary Alser to-day that Jesse T.
Gates. OF the Second United states Ar
tillery, who had lost part of his upper lip
awarded the first pension on account of
the Spanish war. The President and the
Secretary OF War each took an interest
In this case. Gates called on them in
person soon after the close OF the CAM
paign and convinced them OF the merits
OF his claim. Gates viii receive 81 per
month, and this being inadequate. n pri-
vate pension bill increasing the pension
will probably be introduced In Congress.
Claims on account OF the spanish war
are now coming in rapidly. The total on
fiIo up 10 date Is 1917 for war service and
seyenty-eight for naval service. exclusive
OF the claims Of the battleship Maine VIC
Tins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
A Fayorite Remedy for Colds
and Group.

at is pleasure for us to recommend a
remedy TO our trade that we know from
years of experience will do what Is claim
I'D for IT. We have sold many different
cough remedies. but none has given bet
ter satisfaction than Chamberlain g." Gays
Mr.. Charles Holzhauer, drusgis..
Newark, N. J. ut is perfectly safe and
can be relied upon in all cases of coughs,
solids, or hoarseness. 1t Is especially val1-
able in whooping cough and where chill
dren are subject to Group. We sell tnou-
sands of bottle every year and have never
heard one word of dissatisfaction FOR
sale by all druggists. no 16-W, Sa&Sur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
Special Meetings mt the Y. VI. C. A.

During the present week meetings have
been conducted each night at the asso-
citation building. except Monday at Gas
O'Clock. While these services have not
been largely attended. they have proved
most helpful to the young men who have
been present Mr.. i. l.. Wells will lead
tonight
= Rev. Ashby Jones will address the
Soung mems meeting at 4 O'Clock to-mor-
row, speaking upon "a Great Painting"
Mrs. W. ID. Duke will be the soloist for
the afternoon.
The. Boys Gospel Army will meet at 3
o'clock, and will be addressed by Mr..
w. 7. Fitzgerald. The subject for the
afternoon will be Sowing and Reaping'"
The Bible classes will meet at their usual
hour. 5:l5 o'clock. The Workers Training
Class will meet in the Blue Room. the
Gymnasium Bible Study Club in the
parlOr.
Both the Boys and Junior Bible classes
will meet this morning at 9l5 O'clock.
AT 10 o'clock the boys will meet on the
gymnasium floor for regular drill and
games. Last Saturday almost forty boys
were in the class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM.

THE VALENTINE MUSEUM WILL. BE
formally opened NOVEMBER Nst As
the limited capacity OF the building does
not admit OF a general invitation being
extended TO the public ON this occasion.
tickets OF admission for the opening week
have been placed at the following stores
for free distribution. The tickets are good
only for the dates and hours printed on
them. No children under Is years OF age
will be admitted. Sticks and umbrellas.
for the care of which fee will be
charged. must be left at the door.
Apply at George NJ. West 9. Co.'S. n. H.
NJ Harrison, q. Watt Taylor, NJ Fill
Seay, A. C. Briggs. George w. Latimer,
Fulton Resding-Room. Hunter & Co.
no l5.lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
IMPORTED WINES.

IMPORTED WINES.
xxx French Brandy. quart bottles, reg
Mar price was g. This Brandy was sold
ar Newport News TO pay duty We bought
80 cases h6tt 9ad us jim oanuy. 75C
F Rsr a d9apt Din. .i'A "'.n "s 4OC
GI BssEaS 9a F Ser % Saart original 7SC
Homemade Ssp aSa4t .! Blackberry hranay. I5C
500 d pounds HomSyihbu aE smohns 25C
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
WANTED.
WANTED,

TO DO COPYING AT HOME BEST
references. Apply M" care Dispatch.
M iq-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
YOUNG GATES FEARFULLY CUT.
Charles Koch Slashes Him Across
the Forehead With n Knife.

Albert Gates. well-known young man
residing at No. 1913 east Grace street and
employed at the City Cas- Works was
the victim In a cutting ARRAY i'm \ bar-
room, on Franklin street, near Seven
teenth. last night about o'clock.
Charles Koch cut him.
The two men were engaged In a game
OF setback" and fell TO disputing Then
Koch drew knife and slashed Gates to
the extent Of eight inches across the fore
head. DR.. Gwathmey, with the ambu-
lance, was called, and fourteen stitches
were taken in the wound.
Koch was arrested by Policeman Wer-
ner and locked up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
At Corcoran Hall Last Night.

At Ccrcorap Hall last night Mr. Polk
Miller. the delineator Of the old plantation
negro. led an immense audience back TO
the good, old times before the war.
A very pleasant surprise was Mr. Mil
ler's introduction Of Miss Frances Bell,
Miss Bell is the daughter OF Colonel Cas-
per W. Bell ex-Confederate congressman
from Missouri The entertainment was
conducted under the auspices OF the Third
Presbyterian church, and Melted quite a
nice sim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
Predicts Redemption for Washing

Captain George Graham, OF Washington
county. called on Register Richardson, at
the Land Office, yesterday. Captain Gra-
ham Is one of Washington coun.y's best
sented his county in the Legislature in
1888, and also after the war. He was here
when the Capitol disaster happened and
but for an engagement with his wife TO
call on some Richmond friends on that
fateful day, would have been in the terri
BILE crash
Captain Graham is jubilant over the
Democratic victory in the Ninth, and pre-
diets that his county Will be snatched
entirely from Republican rule in the next
EDrinY election
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
GOVERNOR TYLEWs UNCLE DEAD
Mr.. Joseph II. Hoge Passes Away !"
Ills Home, In Giles.

A telegram from Governor Tyler yes
terday. who went to Giles county Ihurs-
day night to visit his uncle; Mr.. joseph
III. Hoge, who was very Ill, ahnoun Iii
occur to-day. and Governor Tyler VIII
return home Monday. w. $50.
Mr.. Hoge was 20 years OF age; ne was
one Of the best known men In Giles coun-
~. being a large iandholder, anu y me-, ~
fairs. HIS second wife survives him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TROUBLE.
Ii VIII Probably he brought Up In
Conference.

NORFOLK. VA, November B-(spe-
cial 1.-THE controversy between DIR. Paul
Whitehead. presiding elder of the West
Richmond District. and Rev. Joseph Can
non. Jr. editor of the Methodist Recorder,
is giving the preachers OF the conference
In session here much concern. The con-
trovcrsy arose between DR.. Whitehead
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
Return of Rev. Mr.. Sweeney.

Rev Il. T. Sweeney returned TO the city
yesterday morning from Baltimore where
he addressed the United Societies Of
Christian EndeayOr Of Maryland
Mr.. Sweeney will occupy his pulpit to-
morrow. both morning and evening. Sub
ject of the morning discourse is, "A Study
OF the ew-Testament Church." and tho
evening" "Out of Captivity"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19

AGENTS TO REPRESENT A SOCIETY
granting sick, accident, and death bene
fits. Good pay TO solicitors. ROYAL
BENEFIT SOCIETY. Washington. ID. c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

CHee o, 90
yireinia-Carollna Chemical ,'.'. ia
Richmond. Va. N0Yel. nave
THE BOARD or DIRE ,D.,, OF
This day declared a plNiDtND ~ his
f PrR CENT. ON the Common s,.eh, =. 10
Company. payable Decomber d -, ri
stoekhciders of record Of NQs-A. o
ami The Common-Stock books "...,,.sf
closed from November 20 O, ,'l.ps
3Oth. inclusive. > W. ,r....grtr
no T-eOd6t s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-19
Talk About Gettysburg,

The session Of Lee Camp last night was
devoted chiefly 10 routine business. The
attendance was very good for such an
Indictment nigh
Short but Interesting talks on the battle
of Gettysburg were made by Comrades
ID. Smith BEDFORD. d. A. Brown. Jr.. c. c.
Scott. and r. A. Brander.