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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
WILL JUSTICE WHITE ACCEPT.
conference With President mt CIeye-
land on the Subject

CLEVELAND. o., August 3O.-A confer
ence Of great Importance was held at Col
onel Herrick's home tonight. President
Mckinley, Secretary Day. and Justice
White were the conferrees. and they were
c!oseted together after dinner until a late
ton had TO do with the appointment on
the Peace Commission offered by the
President to Justice White. but at a late
hour It, was announced that no definite
conclusion had been reached. although
hope was expressed that Justice White
would see his way clear TO accept the APP
pointment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
THE HEpTAsoPHs CELEBRATE.
Their Twentieth birthday Observed
nv "a picnic Mt Lakeside Park.

According to annual custom, the Hepta-
sophs celebrated the twentieth birthday
of the order yesterday by an all-day pic
mic at Lakeside Park, and fully 1900
ladies' and children united with the mem
hers of the order in making the celebra-
ton the most enjoyable yet held.
From IL o'clock in the morning until
tha same hour at night the park was
crowded with happy pleasure seekers. all
the guests OF the order, and happiness
reigned supreme. The day was a perfect
nn,7 m its every detail for an outing. and
the Heptasophs made as much OF the
opportunity as could have been desired.
Professor John Baseler. one of the lead
ing spirits of the entertainment was on
hand with his orchestra. and throughout
The day discoursed sweet music. Refresh
ments were served. and In the evening
Mr. p. f. Greenwood the presiding on
Ger OF Virginia Conclave. made hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING.
Large Number of Party Leaders TO
BE Present.

A large number Of party leaders will
attend the meeting of the Democratic
state Committee at Murphy's tomorrow
night. though the number Of committee
men present is expected to be rather
small. The majority Of the congressional
nominees will attend, and Messrs. Jones,
Young. Lamb, Epos Hay. Rhea, ana
Ouarles have already signined their In
tention Of being present.
The greater portion of the time Of the
meeting will be consumed in nearing the
reports of the various members on condi-
lions in their districts. and the nominees
nresent will also be asked 10 talk along
he same lines. a number of prominent
Democrats, including Senator Martin, Will
be present.
Secretary Joseph Button was in the city
Yesterday arranging for the meeting. Mr.;
Rutton will attend the meeting, and Will
within a few days open State headquar-
ters in the Chamber of Commerce Build
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

Missouri. members OF the court-martial
which tried DR.. Duncan. Twenty-second
hansas' Tor Decorating the graves OF
Confederate soldiers. reached Camp
Meade to-day and confirmed the story
that the young surgeon had been i'm
prisoned for two months, instead OF five
years, az had been reported.
me Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment
came In to-day from Camp Alger, ana
was followed tonight by the Eighth
pennsylvania. The Seventh Illinois has
been ordered to Springfield TO be mus
tered out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
PORT OF RICHMOND. AUG. 80, 1888.
ADDTNEn

PORT OF RICHMOND. AUG. 80, 1888.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Nelson c. Miles, White, ROCK
iand lime: s. III. Halves & CO.
Schooner ]. b. Vandusen, Lear, Phlla-
delphia: coal. S. II. Halves.
schooner Nellie 4. Morse, Kennesson,
Kennebec; ice. Consumers Ice Company.
Keunebec: ice Consumers Ice Company.
Schooner Howard A. Hunt, Hawkins,
New York; light, Chesapeake ana ONO
Barge Orerbrook. Delony, Perryville;
coal, Crump & West.
SAILED.
Schooner Annie c. Grace, smith,
Charleston via Newport News, coal
Barge Anna Thompson, McMonagale'
Perryvile; light
SAILED AUGUST 3OTH.
Steamer Winyah. Simmons, Philadel-
phia. merchandise and passengers; clyde
Line.
PORT OF WEST POINT. AUG. 80. 1898.
By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Accomack. Thompson, Norfolk;
passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamer Accomack, Thompson, Norfolk;
passengers and general cargo.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. AUG Soth.
CBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamer Leander, New York.
Schooner w. A. Canfeel Baltimore.
SAILED.
Steamer Orion, Boston.
Barge Mayhower, Norwich.
Barge Independent, Boston.
Barge Moonbeam, Boston.
Barge l.. A. Nickels. Boston.
Barge Caravan. Providence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
GOLD MANS" CREW AT HOME AGAIN
Royal Reception Accorded Them by
People of Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, n. c.. August 30.-The
officers and crew Of the United States
ship Nantucket, which has been sta
toned at Port Royal. returned home this
morning on a special train, arriving at
o'clock. Practically all were originally
from Wilmington. and members of the
Wilmington Division of naval reserves.
The officers, or all of them except Com
mander George l. Morton, have already
been discharged from the service The
crew will be mustered out at once.
a most cordial reception was given the
returning reserves Thousands of people,
with a band of music, met them at the
train. and escorted them to their armory,
where speeches were made by John ID.
Bellamy, Democratic candidate for Con-
gTess from the Sixth District, and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
At MARRIAGE ALTAR.
~ OFFICER OF THE SECOND
TAXES 4 BRIDE.
, SOCIAL EVENT IN STAUNTON.
tenant Carter Braxton and Miss
r.ta Menefec-The Church Decor"-
,,ous-The Attendants-A Pretty
,,...,c wedding in suffolk.

.r,INTON. VA, August 50.-(Si ecial0
....y Episcopal church was thronged
... morning with interested spectators
.t. marriage OF Miss Esta Menefee,
NJ stauuton's beautiful and accom-
.....I young ladies. TO Second-Lieuten-
carter BraXton. OF Company x. Sc
Recimcnt OF Virginia Volunteers,
..rrd az Jacksonville. Fla The odi-
..s artsucauy decorated with pot
...rt, and cut-nowers MIR. +. r.
,... a. the Virginia Female Institute,
.....n.d the assembling spectators
... classical productions. and the vested
SANG the professional hymn.
.. l.r. That Breathed Ger Eden"
.....r hy the bridal chorus and march
Iaheugrin The six ushers-
W. Atkinson. Fitzhueh Elder,
..... H0sc. Hampton wyatt 3. Miller
...... and Sergeant Rives Menetee,
.. II The Uride--were followed by
Fannie kinney maid OF honor. at
white orgaDdie. The bride
- leaning on the arm Of Major
......l Kinney. who gave her away al
.~ she wore a travelling suit OF
cloth and carried brides roses.
....w. iu uniform, met the bride
altar. hts best man being his
,.....r IS. G.. BraXt0n. The ceremony
-..rmsd by Rector Walter Q. Hulli-
.. .r.r which Lieutenant and Mrs.
..... ..r for AsheyiNe, y. C., where
.. ..r WIFI spend the remainder Of
..-h before joining his regiment
...ruon was given the wedding
A md their friends az Major Archi-
- Euueys last evening.
. makes the fourth member OF the
-......r company who has taken a bride
- ... company was ordered 20 the
.... captain Ker setting the example
..t The morning his company left
.t.1 for the Richmond rendezvous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
Death of a Richmond Boy.

Mr.. John A. Shields formerly of this
citv died in New York yesterday after
lingering Illness. On the stage Mr.
shields was known as Harry Woodson,
and had a good reputation.
Mr.. Shields was a Thirty-third Degree
Mason and an Elk in good standing. He
leaves a wife and daughter. one brother
police-OAicer William A. Shields-and
Mrs w. II. Kelly. both Of this city. Both
the latter will leave for New YORK THIS
morning 10 attend the funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
Neutrality-suspicious..
a outlet But Pretty Home wedding
IN suffolk.

in suffolk.
SUFFOLK. Va. August 30.-(SpeciaL)-
Tonight 40 $3.50 o'clock, at the residence
~ Hon. r. l.. Brewer. i'm the West End
4.s, but pretty wedding took place
,f. attracting parties being his daugf er'
Ais. Jennie Lewis Brewer. and Professor
Edward W. Huffman, principal OF the
Newport News Military Academy. on
account OF the serious sickness Of the
t-s..s father. only the immediate rela-
lives ~ the family were present Rev
u.s. g. Walden. presiding elder Of the
Eastern Shore District Methodist Epls-
r.a. Church. South. an uncle Of the
brides. ofGciated. Mr.. c. l.. Slemp. OF
I.Nfret0n. was best man, and Miss An
ri- Id Brewer. the brides sister, was
maid NJ honor Immediately after the
ceremony Professor and Mrs. Huffman
took -he 1927 train on the Norfolk ana
Western railroad en- route for Washing
Ton city, They viii be at home in New
MORT News after September 5th
The brides father was Su1olk's frst
Navor. having held the position before
The war between the states. and her only
brother is now our municipal chief, serv-
Ire his third term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
SOLDIER KILLED BY NEGROES.
So IL is Reported by Troops from
Chickamaugn.

ALTOONA, PA, August 3O.-Soldiers
passing through Altoona tell a strange
story regarding the death Of Quartermas-
ter George B. Franks, of Company G,
13Sth New York Regiment. The regiment
is encamped at Chattanooga. Because of
the death OF three hospital patients after
drinking milk sold by negroes living IN
the neighborhood, the quartermaster Of
Company c. would not allow the negroes
to sell anything 10 his company. Friday
night a gang of negroes caught Franks
outside Of the camp-grounds, and, after
beating him nearly TO death, threw him
under passing railroad tram. since
then the guards have been ordered to
shoot any negro who attempts TO pass
the camp lines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
GooD YELLow-FEVER NEWS.
No Fresh Case at GaIvestOn-Anothe
Case, However, az Franklin

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August %
d. Wyman. surgeon-general Of the
Marine Hospital Service, has received en-
rolragng yellow-fever news from both
Key West and Galveston. AT the former
ace no new cases have developed wlthln
,ur last three or four days, and ne 10 OF
opinion that no fever cases exist there
ulw There are now no new cases re-
ported az Galveston. and the quarantine
ttfatushed against the city has been
raised. but IT is continued against Fort
J. ut. where the troops are quartered'
Altogether, the situation is very satis-
factory
News OF another yellow-feyer case az
franklin La, reached Dr. Wynah 70
day IN was that of a physician who at
tended the other cases which nave oc-
CURED there This additional case now
ever. is not considered al all grave, as
me source Of u IS traceable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
RAILROAD ACCIDENT ON y. d w.
Fourteen CoaI-Cars Were Deraiied
Near Petersburg Last Night.

PETERSBURG, VA. August SO.-(Spe-
caLJ-An accident occurred on the Nor
folk and Western tonight, by which four
teen loaded coal-cars were derailed' seven
o. which we're badly damaged. 1t was
caused by the breaking Of coupling
rn on an eastern-bound freight, the
rear portion running into the 'front.' oil
OBJ, train. The accident occurred Just
outside the western limits OF the city
between the locks and the Atlantic-Coast
Dim, Belt-Line bridge. All trafiic on the
road will be delayed several hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
THE NEW ORLEANS At PONCE.
She VIII he schIey's FIagship Dur
ing His Service on Commission.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 30.-Cap-
tain Folger reported to the May Depart
ment the arrival Of the New Orleans at
Ponce, Porto Rico. yesterday. She VIII
serve as the flagship of Admiral Schley,
while he is on duty with the Porto Rican
military commission.
Among the vessels placed out OF COM
mission to-day were the Nantucket the
Chickasaw. and the Cheyenne, at Port
Royal and the Maple at Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
CA. - TT q R Z IA. .
eIhs Kind You Have klways Bought
'is1 At Z12NIMx
smy z6-w. e. Il gu D
smy z6- W. e.
DEATHS.

DICKINsoN.-Died. Sunday: August -,
,eaS I'm the effects Of injuries received
20 .,nayay accident, CHARLES MERE
IpIrH DICKINSON: aged is years.
the funeral took place from Mizpah
ZIMMERMAN church, Chestnut Hill, Mon
dav morning at 10 o'clock. interment at
River view. r,oasu AMY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
AN ANGLO-AMERIcAN TRUST.
IL VIII Control the Sale of All
Kinds of Needles.

LONDON, August SO.-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon says * is reported
on the Stock Exchange that an Anglo
American trust. TO control the output and
sale of sewing machine, knitting machine,
and all other kinds of needles, is being
formed
Several American and two Midland firms
are reported TO have sold their business
10 the combination. he capital, II Is
further announced. will be El5O0.O 600
1S7. 5OO. COO. divided into preferred and or
binary stock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
couRr-MARrIAL AT CAMP MEADE.

Tennesseean 40 Re Tried for Deser-
tiOn-GraVe-DespOi Sentence
CAMP MEADE, MIDDLEToWN' PA
August S0.-Omey Egan, private. Company
h, Second Tennessee. was brought mere
to-day from Memphis. lie is charged
with desertlon and will be tried by court
martial
The muster-out rolls OF the Sixth Penn
syyania have been prepared. and the
regiment IN awaiting orders 10 move 10
Mount Gretna 10 be mustered out.
Major stringfellow. Fourth Missouri.
snd IAeutenant-Colo Wagar, Third
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

Richmond, Va, August 30, 1898.
Quotations: Wheat-LOngberry % TO
re; mixed, 50 to ne. shortberry. 80 to
72c. No. red. 72c. Corn-Whitc Virginia,
bag lots 80 TO &c. No. 2'white, 36c.; No.
3 white, 35c.; No. mixed, 35c. No. mix
ed, 81 l-2c. Oats-No. , mixed, 25c.; No. 3
mixed. DC. winter seed oats, % TO 55c.
Rye-No. 2 80 to SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

some address. setting forth the benefits
OF the order. which was listened to with
close attention and loudly appIauded.
The party returned to the city on cars
specially provided for them all declaring
that they had spent a most enjoyable
dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
Ricbmonaers in New York.

NEW YORK. August 3O.-(SpeciaL)-S.
T Morgan. Hoffman; s. r. Bishop. Sin
clair; e. d. Christian, Jr., Holland; J. W.
Tones. Grand: r. L. Adams st. Denis;
C. W. Kent. Broadway Central; Miss II.
Montague, Manhattan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
"a Roy WANTED" SEEN HERE.
The Farce Proves Disappointing In
Its Production Here-At the Parks.


It's Production Here-At the Parks.
Charles E. Blaneys "A Boy Wanted
which was presented at the Academy last
night to a fairly large audience, ala not
come up TO expectations, though II served
in q degree TO amuse those present. The
piece, as the author says, is one or those
written for the sole purpose OF intro
ducing a clever lot of comedians, vocal
lets and high-class vaudeville artists, and
in was for the lack of these that the
farce failed to score a hit. Louis Maru-
netti. Knox Wilson, Fred. WaiZ T.. ;.
Morey. and Lillian Harper hlled the
prominent roles and worked hard 10 make
the piece ego" The only speclaltles de-
serving of special mention were those or
Misses Lenton and Ruffell, Knox wilson
and WalZ and Ardelle.
The splendid vaudeville bill at Broad
Street Park drew to that resort last night
the greatest audience OF the season. Inc
three HAIRLESS are doing trio comedy
song and dance act that Is clever from
start TO finish. and the crowd last night
gave them a triple encore al the close.
The Juggling OF Fielding is not only the
sensational hit OF the season but come
DIV pantomimic treat that Is seldom seen
IN connection with such acts, while the
dancing Of the Wright sisters Is enjoyed
Immensely by the crowds. JACK NorWOIth
~
ample opportunity TO show his versa
tility as a vocalist and comedian, and
Miss Lillian Barlow is singing collec-
lion of catchy songs with artistic finish.
The weeks strong bill at Main-Street
Vaudeville Park continues TO add 10 the
nopularity which IL won on its flrst pre-
sentation and last night served 10 draw
an unusually large audience. what was
sim better. IL likewise succeeded in fur-
nishing those present with an hour ana
a half OF solid amusement, and sent them
awsv well pleased. The feature OF the
,roe,yamme naturally is Mile Titenia, who
is Creating the seasons sensation Win
her really marvellous toe dances. Inc
nonedv honors go hand and hand be-
tUtaee5 Alien and Delmain, Shayne and
Worden. and Cross and Holden, each OF
whom have sketches as widely different
es thew well could be, and yet all brlst-
ing with refreshing newness. MISS
" s sa,.or with ease with bunch OF new
songs and several recalls were extended
her again last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

Act. In ALL trust Capacities
Manage. Estates, Lends Money, Etc.
Deposits Received and Interest Al
Ioved on Daily Balances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
president John Shelton Williams
-, Games II. D0OIe,,
ilce-PfSSluSnN' Frank A. Davenport,
Sew and Treas'r Henry l-andon CabelI.

DIRECTORS:
"a Addison, no. s. Bosher,
Vim Writ Henry, S. II. Halves
Iobn / Williams, X. A. Lancaster.
James II. Dooley, n L. Caoel,
Frank A. Davenport joseph r. Wlllara
w Ieake. j. VIM. Middendorf.
w Rothert. VIM. F. Cochr- n.
~, u purcell John w. Garrett.
1enn Ellett. Ernst Thalmann,
T. n n Myers, Robert Q. Davidson.
VIM NJ Habliston. John $. Williams
Tau 5-FSu&w0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
Q a g ~ q R Z A.
Bears the '"0 N'u wv no,o nms-e OO1s'''
Signature af A1HZIzMx
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. AUG. 81, 1898.
Sun rises ........5:4O HIGH TIDE.
sun sets .......6:40 Morning ............4 :5S
Moon rises ..... :33 Evening ........... % w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31

and broadening warehouse DELIVERIES
Checked selling. Close dun ana uncnHs-
Oh m : ponts higher Sales, how o--r'
Including September. &.U; DecemDcr' $3.50 49,.
spot RIO steady; mid frm saisa' so"'
s-neraI business. 80. -ua,,,,,
i3-iec. centrifugal. ~ degrees e'''
t5-lsc.
Molasses 3 s-f6c.: refined strong.
NEW YORK DRY-GOODS MARKET.
NEW YORK. August 30.--The gain IN
print cloth will have considerable 10 DO
with lettering the market inr evs,on
goods of all descriptions. There nass
been sales made AZ a slight advance at
Fan River extras being now quoted az
&C.. plus 1 per cent. II Is reported tnae
spots are hard 10 obtain at this price,
and that Lie. is the figure Tor "nak
dealers are holding. The demanS Tor
print cloths both extras and odd goous,
Continues fair. the effect has been TO
stimulate all grades OF cotton g"oos-
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE. August W.--Fiour-Duli
and unchanged
Wheat-Dul. spot and the month,
70 1-2U7lc., September. ~ 3-ffi5y i-Sc.. DC
tober. 50 3-Suss j-sc.; December ~ l,zH
81 5-ic.; southern wheat, by sample 900
Tic
Corn-Firmer: spot and the month,
81 l-id3i l-2c.: September. 81 l-S4t1 Ssc.;
October, "a S-Sc; southern white corn. SS>P
35c.
Oats-Easier No white western. &c,
sales.
Rye--Firmer: No. 3. nearby. and No.
western. &c.
Sugar-Str0ng and unchanged.
Butter-Steady and unchanged.
Eggx--Firm and unchanged.
Cheese-Steady and unchanged
Lettuce-i5c. per bushel box.
Nhiskey-Unchanged
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO August al-Anxtcty on the
part OF September shorts. on account OF
the small amount OF contract stock in
store here. held wheat steady. Septem-
Der closed l-SGl-lc. higher, aud December
rose l-Sc. corn gained l-Sc. Oats are
unchanged 20 i-Sc. up. Pork and lard
are unchanged. and ribs improved i-2c.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
.Ir.,nlng- llsAASl ..AH NLnaL nx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are Tor bouds maturing in not
CTS than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
Richmond stock Market.

RICHMOND, August 80, 1875.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

Cotton was fairly active to-day and on the whole
fnR ia:, t ntrSils sf ons time aTsr pric osi MERE to S, rSthsy de- dc.
pressing Liverpool cables and better, weather In the
and a moderate advance took place on the Govern.
ment report, which showed a drop. in the condition
Which stated that complaints Of efd;s I've %rainfnii.
resulting in shedding and other unfayo, able condi.
the boil worm and Mexican weevil have been very
destructive in Texas. According to the Government
against ai;2 on Aug. This ear and 1873 on sept.
| 1897. The average for ten years isTa.4 cent.
The South bought here and local shorts covered,
while there was 2 mall demand from 2ntstders.
sence of continued support prices SLOWLY, receded
soae lost cpa most OF tssr riss; h9S1l t sSal rspcr to ss a pFSn,s,
s s.PeS zig liza s1 re. regards tSn, t s.e. cg S"Es nae in h TS1Hs; f snr
a Sf iSn Sat tines f pSst s and t ass' St eSIe there %ssn 6 nrsii been a nor
Sfsei9ll Ec,ss estimated .nMs az St ,S SSoq pe,r S'o Ts5n o G snS;r
lines to-day. Another. factor in the advance
was the s.gp.l Service prediction of cool;
frosts in the southwest. Austin. Tex; Sept. 6.--"Aro
firm believers in Texas crop approximating 1000
o crop iat the u inf as States Sss than ham last Mtt season. sSs aI"e Me SmiptiS.
Tenn, Sept; 5;-"sSlne oomplaints bntGn The whole
Souraeins@bSPi worms. Mexican wecyii and other
A AIs'' Sept. S.%" Lo sI"' as Il rains IhneS stopped II So
m me sh al %a h"Ef an iR %a Ultimate IN FS SieiS here nn 10 i% s cent.
GrS.t tsan last HnpI EsST; N Met g gsStPles est aG%tton SH ar .sis
wet weather. We ind both bottoms and uplands
serious where cotton is of rank growth.
Unless rains cease at once, very, hne prosp, cts of a
moderate yield secured. Many insist that this section
Will not make more than two.thirds OF last years
Our personal observation. confirms their statements
a. to unpromisingr onditions." Macon. Ga. Sept. I.
-"Aronnd Spartanburg and Greenyille, S. c., cotton
crop reported good; also around Elber1n and Athens
and to Macon. Practically no rain here since I'd
inst. but had a heavy rain to-day: ] have no doubt
that crop in this section has suffered great damage
from rot and boil worms"
CoFFEE-Rio on the spot was easier; No. I, g 5-1dc.
Futures here closed barely steady with prices nm
changed to s points lower. The sales were 5000
bays. Hayre was unchanged, and Hamburg declined
4 pfG. Rio was weak at 125 refs declines: receipts,
lS,000; stock, 3ap 900; exchange, Z nl-32d., an Ad-
vance of 1-32d. Santos was weak at $50 refs decline;
receipts for three days, g. 1000: stock. 71S,0oo. The
future trading here was as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11
TO THE HOLDERS OF H
VIRGINIA Deferred Certificates:

The undersigned. at the request Of the holders of q
large amount of Virginia Deferred Certificates. have
agreed TO act asa committee to receive the deposit Of
the said Certificates and to tako measures In connec-
ton with eminent citizens of West Virginia and vIr-
ginia to ascertain the amount OF the debt duo from
West Virginia, and to submit a plan for the compro-
mise and settlemcntofthe same TO an advisory board,
composed of Hon. THOS. +. BAYARD, Hon. Z. J.
PHELPS. Hon. PINKNEY WHITE, and GEoRGE q.
WILLIAMS, ESQ.,. and thereafter to the holders of
the Certificates.
Certificates, or Trust Receipts therefor. should he
deposited with the committee, at Messrs. BROWN
BROTHERS & COMPANY, 90 Wall Street,
New York City, as soon as possible. in order that
action ma! be taken before the coming session of
the Legislature Of West Virginia.
Negotiable Receipts will be issued for Certih.
Gates, or :or the Trust Receipts representing them.
Copies Of the agreement under which tho same are
to be received will be furnished upon application at
the Depository.
JOHN CROSBY BROWN, Chairman.
COPPELL,
j.. KENNEDY TOD, Committee.
CLARENCE CARY,
ROBERT l.. HARRISON, Secretary,
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