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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
FOR GENTLE PEACE,
Conference Called BY The ClaI
Duly Organized
NJ. De STAAL PRESIDENT,
GreetiDs to Russian Emperor and Thanks
TO Hollands Queen.
THE SESSIONS TO DE SECRET.
Next Meeting of the body 20 he Held
To-Morrow - President Mckinley
Cables Congratulations TO the Aa-
toerat OF the Russins.
THE SESSIONS TO DE sEcRrf.
tocrat OF the Russins.

THE HAGUE. May lS-The Peace Con-
ference called by the Car OF Russia was
opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon In the
Han Of the Huis Ten Bosch, or the
House in the Woods" two miles from
the Hague
NJ DeBeaufort, president of the Council
and Minister of Foreign Affairs OF the
government OF the Netherlands. delivered
the inaugural address, ana welcomed the
delegates
TELEGRAM TO CAR.
The delegates decided to send the fol-
lowing telegram to the Car:
"rhe Peace Conference lays at the feet
of your Majesty its respectful congratu-
lations upon the occasion OF your birth
day, and expresses It's sincere desire 10
cooperate In the great and noble work
in which your Majesty has taken a gener-
Gus initiative, and for which Il begs you
TO accept its humble and profound graft
tude"
De S'rAAL PRESIDENT.
NJ. DeStaal, the Russian Ambassador to
Great Britain, and head OF the Russian
presidency of the conference, said his
first duty was to express TO M. DeBeau-
fort his sincere gratitude for the noble
terms in which he had referred to his
august master. adding that his Majesty
would be deeply touched. as we'll, by the
spontaneity with which the high assem-
bly, had associated itself Herewith.
After making his address. NJ. DeStaal,
in behalf Of the conference. telegraphed
to the Queen of the Netherlands as fol-
lows:
MESSAGE TO WILHELSIINA.
THE members OF this conference, as
sembed for the first time I'm this beauti-
full Huis Ten Bosch, hasten to lay az tho
feet of your Majesty their best wishes,
praying you to accept their homage and
| gratitude for the hospitality you have so
| graciously deigned 20 offer them"
The reading OF the message was warm
ly applauded.
NJ. DeBeaufort was appointed honorary
president and the leading Dutch delegate.
A. p c. Van Karnobcck, former Minister
Of Foreign Affairs and a deputy was APP
pointed vlce-presldent.
SESSIONS SECRET.
After the appointment OF nine secreta-
ries, NJ. DeStaars proposal that the ses-
sions be secret was adopted.
The next session will take place on sat
urday when tho delegates will arrange
programme and appoint committees.
The conference then adjourned.
MKINLEY TO NICHOLAS.
WASHINGTON. May lS-The following
cablegram has been addressed by the
President 10 the Emperor OF Russia. on
the occasion OF the opening OF the dis
armament conference:
Washington. May ls.-ITo HIS Majesty.
Nicholas H.. Emperor OF all the Russias.
St. Petersburg: On this day or good
omen. | send my heartfelt congratulations
on the opening Of the conference at tho
Hague. which had It's origin In the en-
lightened and generous initiative OF your
Majesty.
(SigneU CIVILIAN MKINLEY."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
The American Foundrymen.

PITTSBURG, PA. May lS.-The conven-
tion of the American Foundrymen's AS
ISOLATION adjourned to-day. after eleeting
the following officers: President, 5. Sc
mon. Pittsburg; Secretary. John 5. Pen
ton. Detroit Treasurer. Howard Evans,
Philadelphia; e-Presidents-New Eng
land States, A. W. Walker. Boston; Mid
die States DIR. r. G. Moldenke Pittsburg;
Southern States. j. p Golden, of cofum-
bus, Ga; Central West, G. A. Bauer, Of
Springfield, ILL.,; Northwestern States. w.
A. Jones' of Chicago; Southwestern
States. w. $. Mosier. Dallas; Pacific
States. r. NJ. Chartney, San Francisco;
Canada, Joseph Best, Montreal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

Louis, Mo-. was chosen to preside over
this assembly.
The commissioners were the guests OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the First Presby-
terrain church upon an excursion to City
Point yesterday evening, and they will
bc entertained by the Covenanters and by
the faculty and students Of the Union
Theological Seminary during their sojouri
in this city.
A very cordial welcome was extended
to the visitors yesterday morning by Rev.
DIR. Kerr who happily expressed the sense
o. honor that is felt by the community
a large at the presence within her gates
Of such distinguished body OF men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

Gently relieved of It's baggage ana mont
while on the way from San Isidro 10 "
banalon, by marauders. The Chinese ar
being victimized everywhere by ootn
rebels and hooters.
AGUINALDo IN TEARS
Buencamino. prominent Filipino lead
er (who was friendly 10 Spain. and joined
in the compromise arrangement WHEREBY
the Spaniards hoped to concfiate the
rebel leaders without sacrihcing 700
much). is reported as saying thar ASu.-
naldo sits indoors, crying. blamcs himself
for the miserable condition OF the ecan-
try, and is afraid u surrender.
FILIPINO ENJOYS AT SAN IsfDRo.
MANILA. May 1910 a. M.-The Filipino
commissioners TO confer with the Ameri-
can Commission regarding surrender ar
rived last night at San Isidro, ana are
coming 10 Manila to-day.
The people os Manila are confident that
the instruction is ending.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

quarters will be engaged. probably to-
day. There Is likelihood of their being
located on the second floor at No. SCI east
Main street. Mr.. l.. g. Garnett OF Ma
thews, who was The very efficient
stenographer at senatorial conference
headquarters. will be in charge Officers
Of the committee will be elected at the
first meeting.
Mr. Anderson will leave this morning
for his home. in Lexington. He expects
TO return TO attend the meeting of the
State Committee, Of which he is NOM
Der. Mr.. Jones will return home at noon
to-day. He. also, expects to be back TO
attend the State Committee meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMNER
And Escape the Heat of the cry
Mountain, Vale, and River.

BY calling at Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way passenger office. SO east Main street.
or the Richmond Transfer Companys SS
east Main street, Richmond. Va, you
can obtain descriptive pamphlets Of the
wonderful charming health and pleasure
resorts and lists OF the country homes
for summer boarders along the line OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, on the
Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains,
where pure air delightful temperature.
excellent water. social intercourse, good
country fare. ard magnificent mountain
surroundings bring health. comfort, and
freedom from household and business
cares.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
THE FIRST C. & o. SUNDAY OUTING
TO Old Point, Ocean View, and Nor
folk VIII lie on May 2Ist.

a most delightful outing on a fast
train, without stops. Seats for all.
Only One Dollar from Richmond TO
Norfolk and back or To Ocean View and
back, or TO Old Point and back.
The outing train will leave Chesapeake
and Ohio Broad-Street Station at $50 a.
NJ every Sunday: arrive Old Point 1890
Ocean View IL, and Norfolk 1ll5 a. NJ.
Returning, leave Norfolk 0rom Ocean
View Railway Station) at 7 p. NJ, leave
Ocean View 7:15 +. NJ, and leave Old
Point at p. NJ. A parlor-car attached
to this train, on which seats can be re-
served at Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
office 800 east Main street. at Is cents
each. The new and commOdious steamer
Vigilant will perform the ferry service
between Old Point and WillOughby Spit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Gigantic soap Combine.

CHICAGO, May 1S-.A special to the
Chronicle from 81. Louis, Mo, says:
Leading soap manufacturers Of New
YORK. Chicago. Cincinnati. ST. Louis. Kan
eas City, and Nashville are organizing a
gigantic combination. Plans have been
practically completed al. recent meetings.
held in 81. Louis and Chicago. and will
be finally clinched at a session 10 be held
In Cincinnati next week 1t Is said that
tie new combination will have a capt.
talization of $4,000 800 one-hslf OF which
will be 6 per cont. preferred and the bal
aL0s common stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Iamp-Chimpey Combination.

PITTSBCRG, PA. May 1S.-A combiua-
ton Of three Of the largest manufac-
tureTs of lamp ohimneys in the world.
and controlling the output OF the United
States. has been practically completed.
The George a. Macbeth Glass Company
and the Thomas Evans Glass Company
have been merged into the Macbeth
Evans Glass Company. and the Llbbey
sorbed by the latter The company will
have a capital of 100000. and will ope-
rate the five best chimney plants in the
United States. The headquarters of the
new company will be in Plttsburg. The
annual output of the new concern will be
100000 dozen lamp chmneys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
LOW RATES TO WASHINGTON.
The IT,, l.. * 4. IL. TX. Oners Them FOR
the National Peace Jubilee, May
2Hth-25th.

For this occasion the Richmond. Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
will sell special tickets from Richmond,
and other stations to Washington and
return at the one-way rate for the round
trip. Tickets will be on sale May 22d.
sd, and oath, limited TO continuous pas
sage in each direction, good going only
on date of sale, final limit May q, 1899
Round-trip rate from Richmond only $50.
Apply 10 Richmond Transfer Company,
yO3 east Main street; Ticket Agent Byrd
Street Station. or
". Z. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
hoy SHOT
And seriously Injured by Ap"ther
BOY in the Magic City.

ROANOKE, VA. May B.-'Spec!aL)--
Claude Coleman, the lS-year-o!d son OF
Phil. T. Coleman. shot and seriously In
jured Charlie woodson. aged l6 years
tonight. with a 32-calibre revolver. The
ball Conferred Woodsons head just above
the eye and passed through and out on
the other side. Coleman has run away
from home on several occasions. He left
last Monday and rode freight train "a
Blackstone. Va, returning to-day. He
ran away after firing the shot and has
not been apprehended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

OF Christ and of His dauntless courage.
He was not only the Lamb Of God, but
the lion Of the tribe Of Judah. The
said, was warfare against the kingdom OF
the devil The sword Of the spirit is sure
10 encounter the sword Of steel and the
sword of persecution. The Gospel is not
q mere sentiment; IL IL a thing OF force
and Of life II has powcr-not disastrous
CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
WOrsted Yarn Trust n Fact.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S-The Record
to-day says: 1.-THE worsted-yarn trust, to
be known az the United States Worsted-
Yarn Company, with a capital of 5000. =
900, is practically an assured fact and all
that remains TO be done is the matter OF
formal examination Nineteen wOrsted-
yarn spuners. including the largest spin
ners in the country. have agreed 10 enter
the trust Their plants have been APP
praised and the prices at which they
are 20 be taken into the new company
have been agreed upon"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

enntion. but the decks were all clear
20 for action" and the commissioners
"A roconyene at $3.50 o'clock this morn
"g and viii enter upon the consideration
VI Various reports that are TO be brought
'heir attention. The opening services
we striking and interesting. A power
~ sefmon was preached by Rev. DIR.
=. ~ Green, the retiring moderator, and
Dr. John Franklin Cannon, OF ST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
uobono Ciuar MonopoIy I'm sight.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Gustav Book. Of
Habana. is I'm this city. arranging a union
of his tobacco syndicate with the newly
formed Habana Commercial Company,
of which f. Garcia is the leading spirit
Mfr. Books syndicate Is English. IL is
said that all arrangements for the union
with the Commercial Company will be
completed by June LIST. II it is completed
the effect will be a monopoly OF all the
higher grades OF Habana cigars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Pence Jubilee, Washington, ID. c.
specfaI Rates via &. a d.

For the Peace Jubilee at Washington,
D. c.. May 23d 10 18th. the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway will sell tickets from
stations on their line 10 Washington. -.
c., and return at rate OF ore fare for tho
round trip. These tickets viii be sold
May INST, ed. and 25d, good until May
9th. Rate from Richmond. $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Dessemer Pig-IrOn Higher.

PITTSBURG. PA. May S-Ten thou
sand tons of Bessemer pig-iron was sold
in the Shenandoah and Mahoning valleys
yesterday at $40 per ton. an advance of 81
over the price fixed by the association
last week, which was SIS for the Valleys
aud s15.65 in Pittsburg.
A manufacturer said to-day that with
the price of Bessemer pig at 1858. Pitts
burg steel will begin to advance rapidly.
The new price will practically put p
to all expectations Of steel for the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

The General Assembly Of the Presbyte
ran Church in the United states con
Nened here yesterday and will remain in
session for about ten days. holding three
sessions each day.
1t is nearly four decades since the hrS'
General Assembly of the southern Cnurch
was convokcd. and each council up TO
the present time. has left its marx Oh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
PopuIist Convention Cancelled.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. May lS-Inas-
much as the Legislature repealed the
vention in Alabama. State Chairman q.
r. Grove. of the Populst party. to-day
issued notice calling off the convention.
which was to have been held mere May
23d He states that under existing cir
rumstances "A State convention IS unne-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
sunday Accommodation Trains tn
Petersburg.

The Atlantc-Coast Line viii inaugurate
IT'S regular Sunday accommodation trains
between Richmond and Petersburg. sun
day, May 2lst. Train will leave Richmond
7:35 A NJ, Manchester $40 A. NJ. and re-
turning leave Petersburg p. NJ. Fare
for the round trip will be 70 cents. For
further information apply 10
G. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Nh settlement at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, y. Y, May 1S.-The posi-
bilitv OF an early settlement Of the dock
strike was removed this evening. and to-
night the end OF the trouble is apparent
" farther of than ever before.
The grain-shovellers have once more
declared their intention Of refusing TO
return TO work until the contract between
The Lake Carriers Association and Mr..
Corners IS abrogated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
Fitz Lee Cook slaves
Are the quickest bakers,
Are the best bakers,
Are the handsomest.
Are the most durable.
DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD.
But 81 You should lie so Unfortunate
We Can Replace IL For You.


We are not speaking OF heads literally
but commercially. and will furnish you
with
500 Bill-Heade. As or 6's,
500 Letter Heads.
zoo Note-Heads. and
900 Envelopes,
all on good paper. put rp In pads OF 100
each: the whole bunch for 800.
New Phone as 1855 or old Phone Us
Us. and We will call for your order II
you live cut OF Richmond. send Us your
order, and Wen ill IL all the same.
THE QISPArcH COMPANY.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
ywo Petitions I'm bankruptcy.

Two voluntary petitions in bankruptcy
were filed I'm the United States District
Court Clerks office yesterday as follows:
MIR. Berther A. Pillow. of Woodland
Heights. Chesterfield county; liabilities
81 All 90: no assets. James II. Ailor, rail-
road fireman. of this city; liabilities. SOS;
no assets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
A High-Grade Residence

al q sacrifice, at Brown * Co.'s auction
sale to-day at y. NJ. No IT'S Park ave-
nue.. opposite Leo continent. Superior
construction. artistic. anJ convenient.
Open all day FOR inspection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

Pneumonia, la grippe. coughs. colds.
Group. and whoOpng cough readily yield
10 one Minute Cough Cure. Use this rem
edy I'm time and save a doctors bip-or
the undertaker's. Bodekeg Brothers,
Lewis. and 4. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
r., r. 4 \. X. k.-Peace Jubiiees
Washington.

Tickets Richmond 10 Washington and
return, $3.50, May p, %. "a. good until May
9th W. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
IL the Baby Is CutsinE Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teethinE II soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and IL the best remedy
FOR diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents g bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
REV. DR. j. F. CANNON, THE NEW MODERATOR

dynamic force, were all calculated to
make an impression profound and last
ing.
SERMON OF DIR. GREEN.
DR. Woodrow read from the 10th chap
ter of St. Matthew. the charge of the
Master to His disciples. and DR. +. p.
Palmer delivered the prayer of interces-
sion. Then followed the singing Of the
hymn, Am / a Soldier of the Cross"
after which the convOcation sermon was
preached by the Rev. DR.. Green Not
Peace, But a Sword" was the subject Of
the discourse, which was powerfully loSi-
cal and clearly doctriual. The preacher. a
man of magnificent physique, is polish
ed rhetorician and a finished elOcutionist.
He held the attention of his hearers,
without a break. throughout the forty
five minutes which the delivery of his ser
mon took. He spoke Of the meekness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

The qulnine In Groves ouinine Liver
pills makes them better than other liver
pills. That Is all. Price. 10 and Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
The Weather.

r. WASHINGTON. May is.--rors-
IFAIR cast for Friday:
For Virginia and North Caro-
lina-Fair in the interior:
showers. followed by fair weather on tho
coast; northwest winds; warmer.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YRS
TERDAY was clear and pleasant. With
light showers IN the evening.
state OF Thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

Mean teiapcrature ...........,.....eal,s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
urv pR. GREENS FINE SERMON
The Retiring Moderator Delivers al

Kerr's weIcome-Other Features.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19

CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-19
MAY BE A DARK HORSE.

Mr.. Anderson stated that he hoped 90 be
able TO announce In a few days the names
of the twenty members OF the Executive
Committee of the Senatorial Reform
League. Nearly the entire committee
has been selected. and those asked to
serve have consented 10 do 50. Head
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
TAYLOR NEWS.
Annual Meeting of Christian En-
deavorer Union-Coming Events.
Notes and Personals.

The congregation of the new Catho-
lie church are working hard ana ear
nestly for their coming excursion to
Mountain Park on Tues3G.y next July
IS. The amusements Of the day Will
be a bicycle race which is open to all
The annual meeting of the five
county Christian EndeaVOr Union Will
be held at Mountain Park on thurs
day, August 3,
Mr., and Mrs. Evan williams, of this
place, attended a reception Sivcn in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. w Morgans,
of Hyde Park, on Monday evening.
\ grand social will he conducted 1t
Weber's rink on July IS.
Mrs. Margaret Jones and MIR. Rob
ert Kemmer of this place were united
in marriage on Monday evening by
the Rev. J, NJ. Lloyd, Of the Welsh
Baptist church.
The Methodist Episcopal chdrch are
making extensive preparations &c"
their social to be held in AtheIton's
grove on July 2S.
Mr. Frank Caswell, jr., former
resident OF this town, but now Of For
ty Fort, is seriously i'll at his home.
The Reds base ball team will Jour-
ney to Green Ridge this afternoon
where they will compete with the
Senators of that place.
Mrs. Wheel and Mrs. Slater of West
Pittston, We're the guests of relatives
here on Monday.
Mr.. Norman Sterges, of BuclInell
University, is spending his vacation
with his parents, Mr., and Mrs. SteY-
ges, of Old Forge borough,
Master Harvey Howells. of Girard
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. j. w. Aitken and Miss Ethel
Aitten are visiting relatives in Mont-
rose.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bowen, Of
Cemetery street, are entertaining Mrs.
j. +. Pethick and children Of Prompton.
Delbert Cramer, of Darte avenue, is
visiting relatives at Clifford.
Miss Katherine Hartigan, who has
been visiting Miss Tessie Higgins, re-
turned to Bipghamton yesterday.
Pierce Butler and daughter, Jennie,
are sojourning at Ocean Grove.
Howard Potter has resigned his situ-
Hudson road.
The Murrin building fire loss was ad-
justed yesterday.
Michael Judge has received $1,000
from the Ladies Catholic Benevolent
association-the amount of insurance
carried by his mother.
Misses Cora Estabrook and Eta
Felts will leave tomorrow for two
weeks stay at Asbury Park.
Mrs. Alice Crago is visiting in Sus-
quehanna.
On Thursday July IS, at 3 p. m, the
Anthracite Bottlers' association Will
meet at the Union hotel in Pittston. A
full attendance is desired as some i'm
portant business is to he transacted.
St. Roses cross was taken down yes
terday and so smoothly did Contractor
Hansen's men do their work that IT
didn't seem like much of a task after