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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
CITIZENS. BANK CHANGES HANDS.
Bought by n Syndicate, and to he
Run With Increased Facilities.

A most successful transaction culmi-
mated yesterday when the Citizens Ex-
change Bank was organized. with capi-
tai stock of $4,000. and purchased out
right the capital stock, business assets
and obligations. and assumed all the la
bilities of the Citizens Bank, of Rich
nlOnd.
The capital stock of the new institu-
tions is $4,000 10000 of which is used
I'm the purchase of the stock Of the Cltl-
zens' Bank, and Sl00C00 is subscribed Tor
in cash. thus adding to the banking capital
of the city 10000 Of new money.
The stock was all underwritten yester-
dav bv syndicate organized by Messrs.
John /. williams & Sons and the new
hank opens IT'S doors for business this
morning in the Offices formerly occupied
bv the Citizens Bank. of Richmond.
Mr.. william NJ. Habliston. the president
Of the new bank. formerly Of Petersburg,
and vice-president Of the National Bank
Of that city. is also vice-president of the
Richmond Traction Company.
Tho following prominent business men
are directors: William VI. Habliston, Ro-
bert Lancaster Williams. John w. Ro-
thcrt, Warner Moore. w. Otto Noting,
John II. Addison. r. G. Rennolds. T. L.
Alfrend. Is. Rand. Wexford and James
II. Capers The remaining officers will be
elected to-day.
The new bank starts under most propi-
tious auspices; r business already estab-
lished: in n perfect financial condition,
and with an active and able board of en-
ergetic, successful businessmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
Crowds SIN Conflne

to make purchases at the Big Bankrupt
Assignees' Clothing Sale at 9ol east Main
street. corner Of Ninth street. The stock
is being rapidly exhausted. The reason
Of these large crowds IS easily explained.
The immense lot Of Fine Tailor-Made
Clothing offered is sold at prices never
equalied in this city, and the goods sold
are made OF nothing but the best maio-
rial. Although the sale has been going
on for over one week, there are SIN some
excellent bargains left which viii not
last forever. and those who contemplate
visiting this sale should do SO 8t once. IL
they wish to avail themselves OF this
opportunity as the sale will last but u
short time longer at No. sOi east Main
street, corner Ninth street. where all Gus
toners will be accommodated at an
times. Don't miss this opportunity. but
come at once. Railroad fares paid 10 an
out-of-town customers buying s. and over
by showing return ticket at the Office.
Look for large red s.en-Bankrupt As
slgnee Clothing Sale, 9ol east Main street,
corner Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
pRowS AGAINST SWANSON.
Contested-EIection Cnse Argued
Suspicious Action of Committee.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. January 49,
| (Special)-The contested election case OF
r. J. Brown against Representative
Claude A. Swanson. from the Fifth Vir-
ginia District. was argued to-day be-
fore Elections Committee No. 3, of which
General James A Walker, who repre-
sents the Ninth Virginia District. is the
chairman.
Mr.. Brown had as his counsel General
Edgar Allan. of Richmond. Va, and
Representative Swanson was represented
by Messrs. N n. Massie. of Danville.
and Joseph whitehead, of Chatham.
Pittsylvania county. Va. Mr.. Swanson
also made a most forcible presentation
Of the case in his own behalf. and made
very decided impression on General
Walkers committee.
General Allan only claimed a majority
of votes for the contestant. His speech
consisted largely of general abuse of
election methods in Virginia, and at
precincts not involved I'm this case. lie
showed very little familiarity with the
record His effort to obtain a report from
the committee was confined to partisan
appeals and general conditions in the
South.
Counsel for Mr.. Swanson confined them
selves strictly to the facts in the case,
and completely shattered every pretence
and claim I'm the argument and briefs
of the contestants counsel. 1t is con-
Ia ~ ha est
presentations yet made before the COM
mittee.
They showed conclusively to the COM
mittee that Mr.. Swansons majority could
not be overcome, unless the committee
counted returns which the Republican
Judges of election failed to sign. and
which the Republican judges OF election
declare are not correct-returns as to
which the Republican judges themselves
admit that they conspired with Republi-
can voters to examine the ballots OF
voters and Indicate whether they were
prepared for the Republican candidates
or not. They showed by the evidence of
the contestants own witnesses that at
no precinct assailed was there anything
wrong.
Republicans who were present and
heard the argument admitted that Mr..
Swanson could not be unseated without
the most partisan decision. Counsel for
Mr.. Swanson were congratulated on their
strong, forcible, and able presentation.
The case was not referred to a sub
committee when the argument was con-
cluded. as is usual, however. This looks
suspicious. The cause Of the delay will
possibly develop later, when the sub
committee i'm the case Is named. 1t is
rulnored here that the subcommittee will
consist of Mr.. Crumpacker, Mr. Walker,
and a Democrat. II is hoped that Gene
raj Walker, in justice to himself will |
not put himself on the committee, as
he yesterday took another Virginia case |
that of Thorp VS.. Epes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
A WINTER RESORT.
Good Hunting-NiId Climate-Fine
Mineral Water.

MINERAL HOTEL. CHASE CITY.
VA, January 13.-This section Of the
country is becoming quite popular among
sportsmen. We have had a number from
New York, Boston, and other points
North and West, who pronounce the
shooting here nicer and quail more abun-
dant than at any place visited this sea-
son. Several are here now from Boston,
who have spent month I'm different por-
tons Of the Old North State. and who,
pronounce this place far superior TO
anything found there. Excellent dogs and
reliable guides can always be found here
on short notice. Two gentlemen came In
from their hunt a few evenings ago.
having flushed seventeen coyeys. bagging
fifty-one birds. This is smaller than the
usual record. FoN-hunting is also "A great
sport here. 1t is greatly enjoyed by our
visitors.
Among the late arrivals at the Mineral
Hotel will be found: Edward y. Mason,
OF the Mason & Hamlin Organ Company,
Boston. Mass; A. ID. Pardee and NJ b.
Warden. Philadelphia, Pa. Avis Pardee,
Germantown, Pa: ID. Louis Ireton New
Orleans; Charles T.. Dodson, Baltimore.
Nd: Spencer James, Louisville, KY. w.
NJ. Perkins. Richmond, Va; w. II.
Nicholson. Philadelphia. Pa.
There are several families here from
the North spending the winter, and
others from Oswego. Rochester. and
other places are booked for the latter
part Of January.
The mild climate and excellent mineral
water 10 be found here makes IL a most
desirable place for one TO spend the win
ter months.
Mrs. S. NJ. Payton, daughter, and niece,
left Saturday for Richmond. en- route 10
their home. near Lexington, Va, after
delightful visit OF month at the
Mineral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
CAPTAIN o. NJ. CARRIERS TRIAL.
The Proceedings without Sensa-
tiOnaI Incidents.

SAVANNAH. GA, January 13-Those
who expected sensational developments at
the court-martial of Captain Oberlin NJ.
Carter. United States army. Corps OF
Engineers, to-day were disappointed. The
entire morning was taken up I'm interro-
cation of Mr.. c. NJ. Jordan, Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at New
York, in reference 10 certain checks
cashed i'm New York. These checks were
given to the Atlantic Contracting Com
pany by Captain Carter from 1892 to 1881.
Most Of them are for large amounts.
The identification was simply a matter
Of form, and the entire proceedings from
II to / o'clock were listless and tiresome.
The Assistant Treasurer called out the
number of the check the amount, and the
name Of the party in whose favor it was
drawn.
The interest I'm the trial is unabated.
The courtroom is filled with spectators,
many ladies being among those present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
NEWS FROM THE FAR EAST.
Protest of Chinese Viceroy Against
Kiao-Chnu Cession.

VICTORIA. b. c., January B-Advices
from the Orient via the steamer Empress
of China are as follows: A native tele-
gram received from Pekin reports that
Viceroy Chang -Ting-Tung has energeti-
cally protested to the Throne against
the granting Of the German demands,
and especially protests against the dis
missal Of Ex-Governor Li-Ping-Heng,
whom he declares TO have been in no
wise TO blame in the matter of the re-
cent murder Of German priests. He fears
that if Li-Ping- -Heng be dismissed the
other viceroys and governors will resent
the injustice done to their colleague.
The Viceroy declares that the people
are loyal 10 the Throne. and only need
men to lead them. His EXcellency offers
himself as one Of several high officials
Of the empire who will be willing TO lay
down their lives, If necessary, for the
dynasty.
The report goes on to say that the En-
peror dropped some tears upon reading
Viceroy Chang's memorial, and looked
questioningly at the members of the
Grand Council around him. hoping for
some one to endorse Viceroy Chang's
memorial, but no one opened his mouth,
while every eye was bent to the ground,
as if afraid TO catch the soyereign's gaze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
MINE-wORKERs OF AMERICA.
Election OF Onicers-W. c. Pearce
Remains Secretary.

COLUMBUS, o., January B.-Aimost
the entire day was spent by the national
convention of the United Mine-Workers
of America in electing officers W. c.
Pearce, Of Ohio, was reelected secretary
without opposition. There were forty
eight candidates for the six positions on
the Executive Board, and the vote was
so close that the result was not an
nounced. The following delegates were
elected to the American Federation OF
Labor: NJ. ID. Ratchford and T. l.. Lewis,
of Ohio; John NJ. Hunter OF Illinois, and
John Fahy OF Pennsylvania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

will be accompanied by his stan officer,
Major Custls y. Isukea, as secretary, ana
Or. Day as his physician.
Dnring the Presidents absence, Minis
ter-of-Foreign- Affairs Cooper, besides
performing his present duties, will act as
the Chief Executive.
The departure OF President Dole was
unanimously decided upon yesterday az
a special meeting Of the Council OF state.
After the meeting President Dole said:
ut has beer considered best that l should
20 to Washington and meet the adminis'
tratlon upon the matter OF the pending
annexation negotiations. do not expect
to be gone more than six weeks
j. o. Carter. a great friend OF the ex-
Queens, will leave to-day for Washing-
ton to work against the annexation
treaty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
FIGHTING DEPARTMENT STORES.
Dealers in Single Lines Oppose Big
Concerns.

DENVER. COL. January lS.-The deal
ers in single lines of goods in Denver are
combining against the department stores.
cists have already taken action, and have
appealed TO all other lines of business To
aid them. A bill is before the City Coun-
Gil, known as the "department-store ordi-
nance" and the retail associations are
moving to secure the enactment OF the
ordinance.
They have also resolved TO give all the
assistance possible 10 the daily news
papers, which have refused to reduce their
advertising rates in accordance with the
demands OF the department-store combine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
RAILWAY PASSENGER AGENTS.
Decentralization of Rntes-ResoIution
Against Cutting.

CHICAGO. January l3-The general pas
senger agents Of the southern railroads
met here to-day for the purpose of dis
cussing the demoralization of rates in
their territory. For some time all Of the
roads have been greatly troubled by secret
rate-cutting. which has interfered very
much with their regular tariffs. The win
rer-tourist business this season has not
been as heavy as was thought probable,
and the competition for the business,
therefore. has been very keen. The roads
will pass a resolution to restore and main
tain rates, and see what effect that will
have before taking any other action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
PRESIDENT DOLE COMING EAST.
To Visit Washington in Behalf Of
hawaiian Annexation.

HONOLULU, January g. via SAN
FRANCISCO, January sl3-President
Sanford 3. Dole leaves for Washington
by the steamer Peru on the Sth instant.
The Chief Executive of this country
journeys TO the capital OF the United
States for the purpose of consulting with
the administration there on the subject
OF the annexation Of these Islands to the
greater republic.
1t is said that Mr.. Dole will be back
here by the middle Of next month. lie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
McKenna Nomination Reported.

WASHINGTON. January l3.-The nomi-
nation OF Attorney General McKenna 10
be a Justice Of the United States Supreme
Court was favorably reported TO the Sem
ate to-day, and Senator Hoar sought to
have it acted upon. objection was made,
however, and It went over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
Largest Cargo of Cotton.

SAVANNAH, GA. January 1.-THE
British steamer RAMA cleared to-day for
Bremen, with 1920 bales of cotton
weighing S.96S .S55 pounds, and valued at
s524. .952 This is the largest cargo OF cotton
ever shipped from an Atlantic port, and
is over 1900 bales more than was ever
shipped from this port on any other ves-
aI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teethng. IL soothes the
child. softeas the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and IL the best remedy
for Giarrhoea. Twenty-dye cents q bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

72775 cases imported I'm 1897, or A., 293
more than any other brand, is best evil
dence OF the remarkable quality. purity.
and natural dryness of q. IL. Mumm's
Extra Dry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
sick Headache Cured

by Dr. Davids Liver Pills Best
on earth" for Constipation. Biilousness,
and all Liver troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment for
Sprains. Strains. and rheumatism. BEST
on earth" for man and beast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
vioIets, Cut-FIowers, and Designs

Fresh VioIets every day at 81 per 100.
at NJ. A. Whitty's. 9oo east Main street
and 2i5 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
Cough No More,

but take DR.. David's Cough Syrup of
Pure Pine Tar Horehound. and via
Cherry. ''Best on Earth"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
The Meather.

f1 WASHINGTON, January is.--
Eijg Forecast for Friday:
For Yirginia-Fair weather;
colder; northwesterly winds. be-
coming variable
For North carolina--Fair weather;
colder: northerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

THE WEATHER IN RICHMONr
YESTERDAY vas partly CLOUDY. ane
warmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
SMELLS IhAI HURT.

Some smells are dangerous. A single
sniff Of highly concentrated prussic acid
will kin man AZ quickly - q sho,
through the heart.
The odor of q bad egg Is due to the
presence of sulphuretted hydrogen, and
the Objectionable perfumes of sewers and
bone factories are attributable chiefly to
the same gas.
Chemical laboratories are famous for
bad smells. Berzelius, who discovered
the element called ''selenium," once
tried the experiment Of permitting q
bubble Of pure hydrogen selenide gas to
enter his nostril. For days afterward
be was not able to smell strong am-
monis, the olfactory nerves being tenn
temporarily parslyzed.
Selenium gas has the odor of putrid
horseradish. Tellurium Is even worse.
There Is story of q physician, whose
patient, q lady, refused TO take an alb
solutely necessary rest because she was
90 fond Of being always on the 20 In
society. He gave her pill containing
q small quantity OF tellurium, and her
breath was affected by 1t to such an
extent that she was not able to appear
In public for q month. She never guess
ed what the trouble Was.
The volatilized essential oil Of roses ID
supposed to cause "rose cold" This
peculiar complaint IL 80 far nervous 10
Its character, that paper roses impreg-
mated with the oil sometimes excite the
trouble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
RECIPES.

TONGUE ToAsT.-It would be sacrilege
to eat the best slices Of the prime part OF
tongue any way but .du ndturei, but
when all the best part Is gone there Ia a
great deal of nice meat left that does not
look very sppetizing but makes delicious
paste for toast, and can be kept for two
or three days 10 q jar with little melted
fat poured over 1t. Cut the lean up very
One, removing all gristle and stringy
pieces, add enough stock to make It into
Q paste when veil bruised In = mortar
y It'll Q pestle. Put 1t into Q saucepan
where II will get heated through, and
add little lemon juice just before taking
It up; Spread rapidly on squares Of hot
butfered toast, and send to table, II
possible In regular muffin or hot cake
dish with cover.
PorATO ONELEr.-Beat four eggs,
whites and yolks separately, very light.
Have some Irish potatoes. mashed per-
fectly smooth, and add 10 the eggs until
about the consistency Of pound cake.
Season with salt, pepper, and little
onion, II liked. Drop on . well-gressed
griddle spoonful at . time. Turn and
cook quickly. This 10 delicious.
HONEY GNGERBREAD.-Two pounds
Of -four, one pound Of butter, one pound
Of powdered sugar, one ounce Of ground
ginger, one-half pound Of honey. ONE
half pound Of golden syrup, and two
eggs. Silt the nour and ginger into .
pan and rub In the butter. Make hole,
In which place the sugar, honey, syrup,
and eggs. Beat 70 cream and work to
stiff paste. Roll out thir, cut out with
cutter about four inches long BY two
wide. Bake In cool oven to golden
color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

IN 'tbN.
In the timber industry. II denuded OF
its forests, however. the island would
lose much Of its picturesqueness and
beauty. IL would also lose much Of it,
salubriousness. for il should not bc for.
gotten that Cuba would be u healthy
place. but for the nnsanitary conditions
prevailing there.
What Cuba wants especially to de-
velop her mineral and timber industries
are railroads and other highways, i'm.
proved machinery and more modern
methods Of doing business. Under the
new regime and with more liberal
and progressive policy all these requis'
ties will doubtless be hers in the no
distant future. Cuba, like other tropical
and semitropical countries, is not given
to manufacturing. and her people prob.
ably even in the future will prefer to
sell the products Of their mines and
forests and allow others to turn them
into manufactured articles rather than
do so themselves This no doubt would
all tend to benefit our manufactures, us
it would insure M almost inexhaustible
source of supply Of the raw material,
while opening up market for the sale
Of their products.
The possibilities OF the island OF
Cuba are very great both in regard to
the two products treated Of as we'll as
others. Up to the present its probabili'
ties were subjects Of doubt, but now
that the United States has assumed su.
pervision Of the island the well wishers
Of the Queen Of the Antilles may reason
ably indulge in the most sanguine an
ticipations regarding its future. Very
soon the salutary effect Of this restrain
ing. aiding and beneficent influence
will be felt throughout Cuba, and 0
reign Of prosperity be inaugurated there.
NEIL MACDONALD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01

cedar. me wood OF some OF the trees 10
~ hard ~ iron, and one Of them nota.
BILE for this quality 10 called quiebra
hascha, or the az breaker.
For Ane furniture the wood Of Cuba
10 unrivalled. The marquetry work Of
the apartment In the EsCurial used by
Philip II was made Of these woods
Few Of these varieties are found except
In the West Indies Their value was
appreciated at an early period by the
Spanish government and led to the %.
tablishment Of shipbuilding in the IL.
land. From i724 to 1898 Havana was
the great nursery Of the Spanish navy.
but the work was finally abandoned.
Lignum vitR and various kinds Of
dye woods, ebony. rosewood, mahogany.
cedar. lancewood and many woods suit
able for building purposes, such ~
acana, jocuma, ETC., abound plentifully
In the forests. The cedar furnishes the
material used for making cigar boxes.
The cocoanut palm, the palma real,
African palm. sour orange and lemon
trees are indigenous.
In the rural districts the native Gu
bans. especially the negroes, use the
trees Of the island for variety Ct do
nestle purposes Receptacles made Of
tho stem of the royal palm serve them
for holding almost anything, from the
mornings milk to the boiled dinner,
and sections Of the wild bamboo serve
O. buckets for bringing water from the
wells or rivers. Even the cups and
saucers and spoons they use are fur
nished by the calabash tree. whose
gourdlike fruit il easily prepared in va
rious shapes for this purpose. The mill
with which they grind their sugar cane
is prepared from the hard wood pro.
cured from q neighboring forest They
also use The products Of their woods in
q variety Of other ways, but rarely in
the shape Of furniture. OF that they re.
quire but little. and that Of the simplest
possible character.
Regarded from q commercial stand
point there forests Of Cuba cannot fail
to become great sources Of revenue to
the government Of the island az well rs
means Of profit to those that will engage
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-01
TROUBLE EITHER WAY.
CHORUS GIRLS PAPA HAD FUN WITH
A DUDE.

He had caught the youth In the alley
leading TO the stage entrance TO the
theatre, and his grip was no gentle one.
"Let 20 OF me, fellow" exclaimed the
youth. you'll wrinkle my coat; that's
what you'll do II you don't look out"
"Say!" returned the gruG one, with
out deigning to notice the protest, saint
you the felly that sent big bunch OF
roses to the girl 10 blue on the right
end Of the front line Of the chorus!'
"What II l did, fellowy' answered the
youth, making . valiant attempt to be
brave, and evidently believing the term
"iellow" the most terrible one he could
use under the circumstances.
"Ain't you the felly that sat 10 the
second row on the sisle?' persisted the
gruff one.
"what IL | ann" demanded the youth,
Just you let me 60 or I'll call police
man."
"What II you are?' echoed the grufi
one. well, II you are want to know
what you mean by trying to airt with
my daughter! Seef And l am going to
find out, too, and don't you forget IL"
"Your daughter!' exclaimed the
youth, beginning to see the real trouble
ahead. 'Your daughter! l-I-Why,
me good fellow, | wasn't trying to flirt
with your daughter"
"YOu wasn't?"
certainly not. Ii was all mistake,
| assure you. Florist must have got IL
wrong, you know"
'.Sure.'
"why, certain. The girl the second
from the end was the one | had my eye
on"
"Ohow exclaimed the gruff one.
YOU'D give 4 pretty girl like my
daughter the 90 by for little dried up
thing like that, would your You come
there to pick out . pretty girl to send
some flowers to, and then you pass right
over regular besut like my Lizzie and
tale scrswny thing Of "a that's been
10 the chorus III years? Well, guess
not. II don't lick the tar out of you
It'll be because Q policeman gets here
too quick. II don't teach you not to
slight my daughter with your flowers
and your notes, I'll just about"
Just ut this juncture the fun began
Chicago Evening Post.