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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
Death of MIR. W. T.. Howell.

Mr.. w. f. Howell. well-known paint
or Of this city, died at the residence Of
his sister. Mrs Mary +. Milburn. No
1g3 Law street, yesterday evening at s:ij
o'cIock lie was born In Richmond about
rs wears ago. He was fine Confederate
soldier. and leaves many friends here
Deceased leaves two sisters-Alrs NJ. T.
Nilburn and Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy-and
one brother, Mr. David T. Howell
The funeral will take place from Christs
church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
Presidential PostmaSters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Grubbs will pro-
baby represent Klchmond AZ the meet
ing Of pre- sdenial pOstmasters III Detroit
early i'm October.
The meeting is held FOR the purpose OF
organizing q permanent association COR
social purposes chiefly though many sub
jects looking to the improvement OF me
annual meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
SICK MEN FROM CAMP THOMAS.
Surgeon iD Charge says Camp Re.
ferred 10 a. "a PesthoIe.

NEW YORK, August IA hospital.
train Of two ears arrived at Jersey City
to-day from Camp Thomas Chicllamauga.
Both OF the ears were Pullmans. and
there were forty-one sick men In them.
Thirty eight were down with typhoid.
fever and three were sick with malaria.
The sick belonged TO the First New
Hampshire Volunteers. They were I'm
charge Of Surgeon Charles A. congdon.
He sale that one OF the TYPHOID patients
was likely 10 die before the train reached
Concord. y. II.
Surgeon Congd0n said that Camp
Thomas was the filthiest place he ever
saw. and that IL was a pest-hole. The
Surgeon stated that when he left Con-
cord he weighed i15 pounds. but that now
he weighs only 10 POUNDS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
Trolley Ride for a worthy Cause.

Several knd-hearted gentlemen Of the
West End will give a trolley ride over
the lines % the Traction Company on
Wednesday night, August 3lst, the pro-
ceeds of which will be turned over to a
widow lady Of the same section OF the
city. who is in very needy circumstances.
Good music will accompany the party
and all who patronize the worthy object
will be insured a pleasant time by the
gentlemen who have the affair in charge
Tickets can be had OF Mr. George Shew-
bridge. of No. Truck Company, Cum
berland and Laurel streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28

Washington and ottawa have left quebec,
which indicates that no exhaustive dis
cussions Of all the subjects will be gone
into before the recess.
At the meetings to-day resolutions OF
sympathy were passed and sent to Sir
WiIfred LaUrier. on account OF the death
of his brother.
The commissioners are being entertained
nj the Garrison Club by Solicitor-General
FITZPATRICK this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
CONFERENCE OF APPRAISERS.
Duty on Polished Cotton Yarn, Used
for Manufacturing.

NEW YORK, August 27-The confer
ence Of United States local appraisers
was continued to-day at the public stores
one OF the knotty points discussed re-
lated to polished cotton yarn, used for
manufacturing purposes. The importer
claimed that the dutiable weight was that
before the yarn had been sized. The con-
ference decided that the actual weight
az the time of importation should be
taken. This will add from 10 10 30 per
cent. TO the duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
SUPREME LODGE, II. OF l..
1t VIII he I'm Session n Week
Longer.

Longer.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. August 27.-The
Supreme Lodge, knights of Pythias, Is
about all that remains of the biennial
encampment All OF the Uniform Rank and
subordinate lodge companies have left the
city, and Camp Colgrove is deserted. The
Rathbone Sisters and Knights OF khor-
assam held their final sessions to-day.
The investigating committee appointed by
the Supreme Lodge is still holding meet
ings. but will probably not report AZ TINS
meeting. The Supreme Lodge has mucn
business to consider yet and may be in
session a week longer.
OPPOSITION TO POWERS THAT BE.
Representative W. l.. Scism. OF Ne
braska. who has been fighting the officers
of the Supreme Lodge vigorously for sew
eral months and is reported 10 have
made charges Of excessive expense ac-
counts has introduced a number or reso-
lutions at this session, al having q ten
dency 10 restrict the officers.
ENDOWMENT FUND.
President Hinsey's report on the cond-
ton of the endowment fund amounting
40 S592 27662. as read TO the Supreme
doe gives list OF the mortgages
ia nv the order. and places the cash on
hand al S0,365S2. Supreme representa-
tiyes say they are satisfied these mort
gage holdings are good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
STEAMER HOPE RETURNS.
She Left Penry Party All Well mt
FouiSe FjOrd.

ST. JOHNS. n. F., August H-The
steamer Hope arrived here last night,
from her trip TO Greenland. whittier she
carried the Peary exploring expedition.
At Foulke Fjord the Hope parted with
Lieutenant Peary, and sailed south on
the 18th instant. the Windward leaving
al the same time for Sheard Osborne
Fjord. where Peary will make his head
quarters during the winter. Besides sixty
walrus. sixty dogs, and ten Esquimaux
men and women were taken north. Cap
tain Bartlett reports all well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
RATIONs REACH HABASA.
Trade Rcviving-Exportnt of
Tobacco and Cigars

HABANA, August 27.-The steamer
Comal arrived here this morning. She
carries a million rations. The steamer
Macedonia, with a general cargo and
twenty-five passengers, also arrived to-
day.
The exports from Habans yesterday were
S9i bales of tobacco and 100000 cigars.
There were exported yesterday by steamer
from Mantanzas 1,Z7 bales Of tobacco,
3.O2S.475 cigars, and $1,000 in silver Tor
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
ENDOWMENT FUND.
40 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES YET.
Canadian Commissioners Say yari-
.,o,s subjects Have been Discussed.

QUEBEC, QUE, August 2.-Both the
American and Canadian delegates OF the
arbitration conference. have been in ses-
sion to-day. They say that the various
subjects have been discussed, and that
M stumbling blocks have as yet been en-
countered. Nothing whatever was re-
yealed as to what SUBJECTS nave been
under consideration.
several of the government experts from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
MARION Mills. Pacing Mare, Dead.

CORTLAND. n. Y. August e7--Marlon
Nulls the pacing mare, died to-day She
stumbled and fell on the track OF the
Garland County Agricultural Society
~ Yesterday, sustaining conclusion OF
~ brain. She was unable 10 move after
falling. The mare had been in the West
Bangor Me.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
A Divorce Granted.

A decree has been entered in the Law
and Equity Court granting an absolute
diyorce 10 Jessie II. Williams from j.
Walter Williams, on statutory grounds
,rhe mother IL given the custody Of the
children. and the father is given the priv
ileee OF seeing them YhenesSy he cares
To do 40
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
REVIEW Al CAMP ALGER.
Greater LenicncS Being shown the
Third virginia Regiment.

WASHINGTON, August 9-There were
200 men IN line in review OF the
second Brigade. Third Division, at Camp
Alger to-day. The troops comprised the
First Connecticut and Third Virginia reg
imeuts. and the Eleventh Troop Of the
Signal Corps
Greater leniency is being shown the
Third Virginia. and to-day the Gordon
o. senunels was removed. The regula-
ZION Of four rOil-calls a day also was
rescinded. and now the Nirginians are
again occasionally enjoying the privilege
OF fIrlouehs and passes.
The days report showed SS patients
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
GEN. CLAY SEEKING DIVORCE.
story 20 That Eject, at Least, which
Many believe.

LEXINGTON, KY, August T.-There
e current a story. which many here be-
Ieye that CassIus NJ. Clay has filed. at
Richmond. KY. a petition for divorce
from his child wife. Dora Richardson.
Neither az Richmond nor at the home
~ ur. Clay can the rumor be verified
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
SPANISH NEWS FROM MANILA.
rIahtiug Between Rebels and Span
tsh-Ftghting Also in Cuba.

LONDON, August 2S.-The Madrid cor
resnondent Of the Sunday Times says:
"The government has received CIPHER
dispatch from Manila, giving full details
~ the capitulation. and or the conditions
~ the island. The contents Of the dis
~ have not been made public.
"ceneral Rios. Governor of the ViTcayas
,.,onds reports fighting between the
o,ois and Spanish troops at Cebu and
najio A fotilla has been organized TO
l,o these islands from invasion by the
piS'els sent from Luzon by Aguinalio.
General Rios has armed several battaliohs
OF militia. ., -. .,
Telegrams ron [" rov,n ncpo't cI pnrto
,,.,,,.ine and Santa Clara between the
spaniards and rebels -
"The Canary squadron is nov at FER
rol "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
soldiers Dead Of Fever.

FERNANDINA. FLA. August n
Walter NJ. McCiee. OF Company X Thir-
tv-second Michigan. and ". J. Beaber
Of Company G.. 18th Indiana Regiment
died here to-day. Of typhoid-feyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28

IN me hospital, twen,y-one returned to
uuty' and twenty-six more received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
NrI-srER-oUT OF THIRD.

II is stated to-day that the mission OF
senator Martin, DIT. G. w. r. Brock
Iudge Grimsley, and others 10 the White
House yesterday was TO secure me early
,,-,,stering out OF the Third Virginia
Regioent. They are said TO have had
ouite satisfactory interviews with the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28

president and Adjutant-General Corbin.
both of whom promised to do all that Is
possible to grant their request. If con-
sistent with the interests of the public
service The Adjutant-General ia now
engaged in preparing lists and designating
the regiments TO be mustered out. and
the orders will be issued as soon as pcs
ofbfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
SEVERE STORM AT HONOLULU.

Honolulu Feb Is via San Francisco. Feb. n
One Of the most severe storms ever experienced in
Honolulu took place on the morning Of the 18th
The wind developed into a hurricane. and the rain
came down n torrents. The thunder was terrific.
and lightning flashes followed in quick succession
The storm reached its height about 4 O'Clock.
when the velocity Of the wind exceeded fifty miles
an hour Houses rocked. sheds blown down.
trees uprooted and other damage done. The great
est damage reported was the loss OF the switch
hoard in the telephone station, where the 1re Is
said 10 have been caused by a stroke OF lightning
Coo-headed work alone saved number OF yes
sells In port The ship Henry b. Hyde. with 40
IONS OF ballast in her hold. heeled over that.
had It not been for the iron ship Fort George
moora6 alongside her, she must have capsized.
Colonel Colcord and his crew worked all night TO
keep the HYDE on an even keel carrying lines
chored In the stream. lost ons Of her moorngs
and threa tened 10 60 the reef but Captain
Gates managed 10 hold his anchorage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
GENERAL BOOTH HARSHLf 'hiIicIShD
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER'S CONDEMN SALIVA
TON ARMY BossIsM.

CONGREGATIONAL. MINISTER'S CONDEMN SALIVA
TON ARMY BossIsM.
Kansas CITY Mo. Feb. 22-At the regular weekly
,ooa,inr Of the Congrega tonal Ministers Confer
.,co William Booth. founder OF the salvation
A,-nv who IS making tour of this country. and
his ARMY were made the subject Of an attack by
the Rev James Dougherty, Of the First Congre-
ca,,onal Church. Of this city. The sentiments ex-
nrcssed by Mr. Dougherty were sustained by the
other ministers present
.Vhatever the value OF the work done by the
soIvatlon Army said Mr.. Doughorty. 'i needs to
be distinctly recognized that It is the most abso-
Into despotism on earth" Continuing. he said
LET the Salvation Army take It's pace for what
II f. worth. I, may be tolerated. even aided by
those who feel most Intensely the defects Of its
methods But when It boasts and speaks disre-
spectfully Of churches as inferior to II and It's
work those who believe "A larger Christian creed
than is taught by the leader Of the Salvation
Army and his followers. will have to point out
OF looking "a man in a foreign country for their
religious opinion and for orders TO their acts
is a great evil compensated for by all the good
boosted ds done by the Army. Bossisn irrcspon-
sble leadership H. always intolerable to those who
urlz. the cultivation OF manhood above all else"
General Booth left here for Denver last night
after holding n three days revival In this cit.
some rema reported to have been uttered by the
leader during his stay here led 10 the discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
NEGRO POSTMASTER MURDERED.

HIS BABY ALSO KILLED. AND THE REST OF THE
FAMILY WOUNDED BY MOB
eral hundred white men took horrible method OF
riddng Lake City. Williamsburg County, Of its
negro postmaster after midnight last night. II. W.
Baker appointed 10 that office several months
ago. Two attempts have heretofore been made on
his life. and the South Carolina delegation has
urged his removal. Baker. with his family OF a
wife and gix children. lived in the house In
which the postotice is kept. The mob surrounded
the house SCI IL fon fire ana began shooting into IT,
Baker was killed before he reached the door. Two
OF his da lighters wee shot down, but crawled out
of the burning building HIS wife, with infant
a wear old in her arms. rushed for the door. As she
reached It a bullet pierced the babys head. ana
she was wounded Then she let the child fall The
bodies Of Baker and the infant were burned In the
building. and all the mall and supplies were lost
T'h rec girls and one boy wer- badly wounded nav
ing their legs or arms broken by bullets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
AMERICAN FRUIT DISCUSSED.
THE QUESTION BROUGHT UP IN THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS ADMINISTRATION IN PROGRESS
AN INDIAN DEBATE.

THE QUESTION BROUGHT UP IN THE HOUSE OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN PROGRESS
AN INDIAN DEBATE
London Feb 22-The President Of the Board OF
Agriculture. Walter Long. in the House OF Com
mons to-day replying to a question relative to the
German prohibition Of American fruit asking
whether the San Jose scale was acclimatized in
England and whether the Government intended 10
adopt preventive measures. said the subject was
being carefully Investigated and that II the De-
partment found itself able advise render any
Mr.. Samuel Smith. Liberal member for Flntshire.
moved that In view OF the condition OF the Indian
people the British ought to share IN the expendl-
ture for operations beyond the frontier He said
that in fear OF a Russian invasion. which might
come at any time. the Indian Government was
souandering the resources OF the Indian people
and causing hatred Of British rule.
Sir Henry Fowler Liberal member for East VOL
vcrhampton. Secretary OF State for India In the
last Liberal Cabinet, and other Liberals and Radi-
Gals supported the motion.
Sir Henry Seymour King. Conservative member
for Central Hull, urged that a gold currency wouid
increase the prosperity OF the Indian people.
Lord George Hamilton. Secretary OF State for
India denied that there had been operations be-
vond the Indian sphere. He said that the Govern
ment had offered a grant II the Indian Government
were In or should get into financial difficulties but
the latter replied that IL was confident that there
would be a surplus at the END OF 1893, without any
additional taxation.
Mr. Smiths motion was then rejected by vote
of isS 60
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
CLASPED TOGETHER DEAD.
MAN AND A GIRL FOUND ADRIFT IN
THE ASIA'S WRECKAGE.
THE ENTIRE CREW OF TWENTY MEN HAVE
UNDOUBTEDLY PERSISTED IN THE STORM
OFF NANTUCKET-A PATHETIC
TALE OF THE SEA.

OFF NANTUcKET-A PATHETIC
TALE OF THE SEA
Boston. Feb 22-There IL scarcely a doubt
that the British ship Asia commanded by Cap
tain G. NJ. Dakin, bound from Manila FOR this
port wrecked somewhere near Nantucket
during the gales Of the last few days and that
her entire Of twenty men have perished.
This conclusion Ia borne out not only by wreck
age consisting Of the stern OF boat with
Asia" painted on Il. yards and other materials
which were cast ashore by the sea at Monomoy,
but Captain Haley. OF this city. telephoned from
Woods Hol this evening that, while the tug
boat f. V. McCaulley was steamng out to the
barge Excelsior which lies sunk on Handker-
chief Shoal. he positive evidence OF the
wreck Of large square -rigged vessel and re-
covered two bodies
Captain Haley stated that near the Hand
kerchief Lightship the tus passed through a
large amount Of wreckage including bales Of
hemp broken spars and broken ship tmbers.
Drifting in the midst Of this mass a part
OF the wreck which were lashed the bodies
Of and a little girl apparently ten or
twelve years old They were fast in the mlzzen
chains. The tug quickly headed in the direction
Of the wreck and the crew released the bodies.
A later message from Captain Haley stated
that the starboard quarter OF the vessel was
all that remained intact The mans body was
hanging to the mlzzen rigging with that of the
child in It's arms The body was not that OF
Captain Dakin judgna from a masters certu-
cate found in the clothing Of the dead man.
This certificate was issued ct Weymouth, n. s..
to John Cook, anf gave the year OF the man
birth 1S43. The man was light complexioned
and slightly bald. The girl was also OF light
complexion and bore striking resemblance TO
the man. The bodies taken ashore and
given into the keeping Of some Of the residents
TO await the Medical Examiner
Herbert Hall. OF the firm OF John c. Hall &
Co.. Of this city. agents for the ASIA has placed
himself in communication with Taylor Brothers.
OF ST. John. y. b.. owners Of the vessel The
cargo OF hemp was consigned 10 Henry ". Pea
body OF Salem and consisted Of about S.l2i
bales The vessel was valued at $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
THE VERSAILLES LYNCHTNG.

ARREST OF wELL-KNowN MAN CHARGED
WITH A SHARE IL THE CRIME
versailles Ind. Feb. &C. V. Hughes. superin-
tsndent OF the county inhrmnry. and prominent
citizen living fve miles south Of Versailles WAS
arrested by Constable Jesse Hunter, Of Cross
Plains on the charge OF being OF the mob
that Ynched five men here last September.
Constable Hunter also has warrant for the
arrest OF A. Wright. formerly bartender for the
Hotel Norwood at Osgood. but who now resides In
Chicago having gone there after an attempt TO
assassinate him made two weeks A
large number OF witnesses have been subpenaed
from Ossood and Versailles. other arrests VIII
follow.
The action OF Governor Mount In prosecuting
those who participated In the lynching is causing
grcat excitement. II will involve many prom
fnent citizens II is known that Governor Mount
bas had detectives on the case ever since last
September and 1t is thought that he Ia now ready
10 make numerous arrests. the preliminary near
inss will be at Cross Plains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
AN ANGLO-GERMAN LOAN.
CHINA WILL HAVE nG.OOOOOO AT A Low
RATE OF INTEREST
THE LOAN ARRANGED WITH THE HONG KONG
AND SHANGHAI BANK AND THE GERMAN
AsIATIC-CHINEsE GRANTS IN FAVOR
OF ENGLISH TRADE.


OF ENGLISH TRADE.
Berlin. Feb 2o-It Is announced that the
Chinese loan of f16OOOOoO has been arranged
with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, or
London. and the German Asiatic Bank.
London. Feb. 22-The officers OF the Hong
Kong and Shanghai Bank confirm the reports
regarding the Chinese loan which II IS added,
had been arranged In all its details, but Is not
yet signed II will be signed. however. In a
day or two 1t IS at low rate OF interest.
probably 3lh per cent and will be issued below
par The security is of two kinds. revenues al
ready unpledged and International security in
the shape Of ports to be opened. the port
dues OF which would be pledged. There would
be- further. certain Industrial and mining con-
cessions as security for the loan, which would
not have been concluded had not Germany in
sisted in order to prevent Russia from obtain
ing II.
The Foreign Office has issued the following
statement: The following are the arrangements
In the interests Of British trade which have
been agreed to by the Chinese Government on the
representations Of Sir Claude Macdonald, Brit
ish Minister at Peking: The internal highways
Of China are to be opened to British and other
steamers in the Of June next. Thus
wherever the use Of native boats is now permit
ted by treaty foreigners will be equally allowed
to employ steamers or steam launches. whether
owned by them or by the Chinese.
I'm view of the great Importance attached by
Great Britain to the retention Of the Wang-Tse
region in Chinese possession, the Chinese Gov
ernment has formally intimated to the British
Government that there can be question of
the territory in the valley or region OF the
Yang-Tse being mortgaged. leased or ceded to
any Power.
The post Of maritime customs, in the future
In the past. shall be held by British sub
ject so long as British trade at the ports OF
China continues to exceed that Of any other
power port will be opened in the Province
of HUMAN within two years"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23

LONG -AND-sHORT-H HAUL CLAUSE OF THE
LAW SUSPENDED.
ACTION IN FAVOR OF UNITED STATES RAIL
ROADS TAKEN BY THE INTERSTATE
COMMERCE COMMISSION.

COMMERCE COMMISSION.
Washington. Feb. 22-The Interstate Com
merce Commission has suspended the operation
of the long a ID short-haul clause OF the Inter
state Commerce act in favor OF railroad lines In
the United States in competition with the cana
dian Pacific road. 10 passenger business oe-
tween points in the Province OF Manitoba and
contiguous territory and points on the Detroit
and st. Louis rivers and easterly thereon III
the Dominion OF Canada and In that portion or
the New England States reached directly by the
Grand Trunk Railway
1t is Understood that the Canadian Pacific is
now materially cutting passenger rates. not
only between New-England and Manitoba
points. but to st. Paul and the Pacific Coast
In view OF this fact it is said that the American
roads tomorrow will ask the Interstate COM
merce Commission 10 extend the scope OF this
relief to take in these additional com
petng points. conditions being similar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23

SHE BEsTows HER ENTIRE ESTATE ON HER
NEPHEWS.
Honolulu, Feb. 15 via San Francisco. Feb 22-
One of the largest realty transfers recorded this
island made February H. when Queen
Dowager Kapiolani decided in fee simple TO her
nephews, Princes David and Cupid Kawanahoa all
her property. both real and personal The exact
value Of Kapioanis estate is unknown. The Queen
Dowager receives consideration In the trans
fer IL is stipulated that the princes will pay all
outstanding debts against their aunt including
mortgage the property. She is also 10 receive
the sum Of 81 900 a month during the remaining
years of her life.
Kapiolani made the transfer for two reasons
one is that her nephews. who were made princes
by the late King Kaakua. should have something
more than their titles. and. Kapiolani has had
two strokes Of paralysis. and her nephews, VINO
are her favortes. would be the heirs Of her estate
she preferred to turn the property over TO them
while she Is alive