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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
Onthe Shenandoah.

WOODSTOCK. Va. Aug. L.-Special.-
Mrs. JOHN Zchrirg, Of Mt Cliton, Va,
died az her home on last Wednesday
evening after a lingering Illness Of con-
sumption.
The second quarterly conference Of the
Ldiuburg Circuit United Brethren Church
VII be held al Gainesville. Va. on the
I2,h Instant An all-day meeting VIII be
held IN the woods adjoining. Rev. Geo.
Il. Holt presiding elder. viii be present
Hlr. and Mrs 81. ~. Campbell gave a
card party 10 a number OF their guests
on last Thursday evening a, his hand
some residence ON Stony Creek.
The tolls on the MI jackson and How
ard Lick Turnpike running from nj. Jack
son 20 orkney Springs, have been reduced
To The same rates as charged on the Val
iey Turnpike.
Captain Sands. az tho United states
cruiser Columbia. IS spending part of his
vacation al the famous orkney Springs.
Shenandoah county. Va. The large hotels
a Orkney Springs VIII accommodate a
Thousand guests. and are well patronized
this summer
Mr. Joseph White. Of Muncie Ind, re-
turned 10 his home this week after max
Ing an extended visit IN This county
Mrs G. II. Heinrich. OF New Market
Va. left ON Thursday morning for Phil
adelphia. where sho VIII sail to-day OF
tho steamer Waesiand for Liverpool Eng.
and thence % Birmingham. She ex-
poets TO return via London In October
The Shenandoah County Bank. of this
place. has added a number OF safe deposit
vaults 10 tho bank.
Rev. w. IL. REer Of Wardensyllle. w
Va. has accepted a can from tho Luth-
efan churches az Faifyiew and ST. Luke.
Va. and VIII take dp the work on the
first Sunday In september.
The hrst melons placed on the market
here this year by the local dealers reach
ed here THIS week. The crop In most
places IS reported 10 be short
The work on the Monument % the Con
federaie dead buried IN the Massannutten
Cemetery b being rushed u Is expect
81 that IRE unvaiiiug % this monument
s4l occur &bout the lst % September,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
LOSS OF LIFE APPALLING.
Two Thousand Estimated Drowned in
Ponce District

romeo Birifltt.
PONCE. PORTO RICO Aug. E-Inc
terrific wind which accompanied the re-
cent storm destroyed the crops and de-
moushed a number of houses on the
higher ground, while the floods destroyed
bridges and houses and caused great loss
or human lie. A large number of cattle
were killed.
The storm was most severe IN the cen
tral part of the island and along the
south coast. one hundred bodies have
been buried in the city of Ponce, and IL
IS estimated that 900 persons were
drowned in the Ponce district.
The number of people of the lower
classes lost is not known, but it is as
certaned that there were few fatalities
among the persons of the better classes
and mono among the Americans.
The work OF clearing away the debris
pr. crosses slowly. Senior Luis Gauuer
has been appointed Alcalde. the former
incumbent of the office having been de-
posed ou account of ncsIgcncc.
Considerable unrest has been manifested
among the people. and 90 cavalry patrol
has been established. The water supply
has been restored.
During the progress OF the storm the
municipal hospital was wrecked and its
patients were removed to the mihtar-
hospital.
Nabucoa, Adiutantas and Humacao Were
devastated. and in some instances entire
villages were swept out of existence. ono
hundred persons are reported TO have
been killed on a coffee plantation. Every
body is ruined pestilence threatens and
money and work are needed. and q
newspaper appeal has been made TO the
American people for relief The calamity
with the commercial depression has pro-
duced n terrible condition of affairs
Both Americans and Porto BIcans demand
the adoption Immediately of definite.
permanent policy on the part Of the gov
ernmcnt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
ORGANIZATION
FOR PROTECTION
Printing Establishments are Iryiog;to
Combine.
THE MOVEMENT YET IN EMBRYO
Two Meetings Held, aud Another in
Prospcct-statement Made That
Prices are Being Cut Below
the Living Limit.
THE MOVEMENT YET IN EMBRYO

Tho thlrtv-Odd printing estapiisnH en's
located I'm Richmond have been invite"
d, participate m movement l'oNi's ~
am accumulation of the trade Tor pui SEES
of mutual protection and the coiIee 'n
M abuses that exist I'm the conduct Oh the
business here. The object. plainly stated
H. % break up the alleged preN aient piac-
tfse If cutting prices. This me.hod OF
.t,,i,,, business il is further stated, has
wrought great financial injury 10 lne
or,nlovers. underbidders as Well ms
those who insist on q legitimate proht.
SD that many rr0prict0rs OF printing or
fees have for a long time barely man
aged % live
EMPLOYERS were invited 70 meeting
one nfcht last week second m'e'ilh
was beld Friday night. 40 which the sun
iect was further considered. 80 definite
action was taken. but the plans NJ the
end of the meeting held promise Of ulu-
mate SUCCESS IN organizing for the pur-
poses set out above.
MIR HOEN PRESIDED.
Mr.. \. Hoeu. OF the Wcll-known firm OF
rthocraDhors presided az the first meet
ing The selection Of this gentleman 10
preside was made I'm order 60 secure a
perfectly impartial and fair officer, Mr.
Hoon. who does - printing having n
motive % influence the meeting in any
vav. tie possesses the confidence % the
trade I'm an unusual degree. Mr.. H7en
world have presided Friday night but
was prevented from attending the meet
ing bv a down-pour Of rain.
The attendance OF employers was very
GOD indeed M the meetings. ard while
como might have been there through
,,,-iositv- the inference Is probably cor
49,. ~. tho mo f-ritv seriously c1nfon-
-. tcfniua fn fhe movement. However
sevcrai 81 the largest firms have said
they win remain outside. number of
employing printers were interviewed
Yesterday. Nearly all Of them refused
10 discuss the movement.
The nian ~ be adopted. In the event OF
Is the most serious problem
tte. would confront the employers. one
man suggested a. 10 have 81 work sub
mitted To a head Office Tor determination
OF the price 10 be charged The greatest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
MORE VICTIMS.
Two Hundred in the Morgue at Are
cibo and Many Missing.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO Aug H.
According 90 an official report received
here the port of Arec.bo was destroyed
during the recent severe storm the place
being inundated by water from the ocean
and river. Two hundred bodies are I'm the
morguc there and hundreds of persons
are missing A number of wealthy du-
zons who lived ON plantations in the suo-
urbs were drowned The commanding
Officer OF the district has ordered that the
bodies OF the victims of the disaster shall
De buried where they are found san
Juan has been applied % for Supplies.
According TO the latest report from va
bucoa eighty bodies were buried there on
wednesday, while the remains of two
hundred victims have not been recover
cd The church IS the only building Lett
standing.
ID IS 'rumored that number of Amori-
can soldiers We're killed at Mayaguez.
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F0RERUNNERS Of
THE HURRICANE
Ccontinued IRON first rage.)

rometer has been falling slowly ever
since yesterday indicating the approach
! Of storm. II IS believed here. owing TO
the direction OF the wind which has been
| prevailing all day. that the storm is south
by southeast Of this place. Its distance
cannot be ascertamcd. but 70 IS believed
70 be about one hundred miles away IN
the vicinity OF Nassau. y. +. Ii S.
well known fact that storms OF this cha
ractcr often remain stationary for some
time and then start out with seemingly
renewed force The route the West
Indian hurricane Will take IS, therefore
problematical
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. August 70
Several vessels are al the mouth OF the
river awaiting the outcome OF the APP
preaching storm. The steamer Atlas sail
ed for Baltimore but Will hug the shore
and be ready 20 run in. Sailing vessels
are closely rccfod. The schooner Me
costa. laden with lumber for Cayenne
+. Co. from Providence. r. l.. ran Into
Mayport for harb0r Several vessels
cleared to-day but viii not sail until the
weather perm'ts
or THE GULF COAST
MOBILE ALA. Aug IA southeaster
came with great force at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon raising "a dust cloud that hid
the tops OF the high buildings. Along
the river front everything was held down
tight. and no damage is reported. though
"a sailor was blown on the Mobile and
Ohio dock. but vas rescued. Many tcle-
graph ana electric power poles went down
in the city.
Antoine Slaughter, aged twenty, a.
tempted 90 brush one Of tho fallen wires
aside. and was instantly killed
MONTGOMERY. ALA, Aug. PA
cyclone struck Centerville. Ala, this even.
ing. and considerable damage was done.
The Methodist church was blown from
ITS pillars. warehouse was wrecked. and
the residence OF s.. j. Ozone demolished.
80 casualties have been reported.
ONLY a fOE-hUNNEIl
WASHINGTON. August l2-Aftcr re-
ceivlng to-nights report from The South
eru states. Professor Garrett. chief fore
caster OF the Weather Bureau said he
dd not consider than the West Indian
hurricane had yet reached the Florida
coast. regarding the high winds of to-
day at Jupiter and other points in the
southern part of the state as "a mere fore
runner OF the storm which IS yet 90 come.
lie said b. wa. evident that the centre
of the hurricane would enter the coast
somewhere south Of Jupiter. he further
expressed the opinion that the storm
would curve upon hitting the coast turn
iug uorrhwdrd from the striking point
llo expected the hurricane To- De felt
AS far north as Jacksonville and SaEau-
nah tonight and said that I'm an proha-
buity cape Hatteras would DE raached 40
least by the advanced gales within the
next tWonty-iour hours
However 81 had not yet been thought
necessary TO display hurricane signals,
north of the South Carolina coast The
velocity of the storm is regarded as slow,
but so long as it is ont at sea the weather
bureau officials are not disposed TO talk
very freely Of the possibilities in the way
of damage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
AID FOR PORTO RlCANS,
Secretary Roots Appeal Meeting With
u Gratifying Response.

WASHINGTON. Aug, 12-Responses
to the appeal of Secretary Root for aid
for the suffering and destitute I'm Porto
Rico, are coming I'm from the mayors of
the different cities in the most gratifying
manner. Promises of money. food and
clothing are made. and it Is said that the
work OF relief Will be commenced imme-
diateiy and pushed with an vigor.
Tne War Department is already assured
OF having a fun ship-load for the Nc
Pherson which sails next Monday. in
addition 10 the peas and rice ordered by
the Subsistence Department. the ship
VIII Doe nllcd with donations that have
been generously offered
The Secretary has designated the Bank
or North America. New York, as the re-
pository for funds and Colonel H. i.
Jones. chief quartermastcr. 20 receive
supplies and provisions Ills Office is IN
the Army building at Whitehall street,
New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
4. As Having Fun.

Georgia Il. T. 4. ran an excursion %
four passenger trains 20 Charleston to-
day and the cxcursiOnls.s will spend
three days a; the Isle of Palms. the new
seashOre resort Ia Charleston harbor
Hotel Seashore just completed. was
opened i'm honor OF the drummers this
morning. There are nearly one thousand
eNcurs.Onists ia the party, and nearly
every county in the State OF Georgia is
represented. Owing 10 severe indispo-
ana deliver an adore -. Tor which he
was scheduled. Governor insolvency
could not attend either, on account OF
sickness In his family, but other promi-
nent men spoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
NEWPASTORS FOR
FIVE CHURCHES.
-Four Years Have Elapsed Since Their
Appointment.
TALK OF POSSIBLE CHANGES
Among Richmond Churches DIR.
Starr VIII Probably Go TO Ran
delpb-Macon- DIR. Young is
Spoken OF for Centenary.

Under the laws of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church there must be changes made
IN five Richmond churches at the next
conference. In each case the pastors have
won the hearts Of their congregations,
and If # would avail a great effort would
be made to prevent changes, but the law
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
THE COMING HURRICANE.
Uneasincss Felt by seafaring People
Storm Signals Up.

NORFOLK, VA, Aug Special
considerable apprehension has been felt
I'm the marine district here ever since the
announcement hy tine Weather Bureau
that the hurricane which recently devas-
t.tcd puerto Rico. Was heading this
way.
A heavy sea on the capes yesterday
was believed 10 pres ge the approach OF
a storm. hut tonight incoming tugs re-
ported that the storm appears TO nave
passed.
The fact that since 8 o'clock tonight
mo wires % am points on the Florida
peninsula are dead appears TO Indicate
that the storm has broken on the South
ern coast. and che news is disQuieung TO
sea farers here,
Since there IS reasons 20 believe tlat
the storm s. sweeping mp the coasts
storm signals are displayed on The
weather Bureau building this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Of al least quadrennial transfers is as in
exorablo as the laws of the Modes and
Pcrsians.
Centenary must part with Rev. w. V.
Tudor D. D.. but where he will go is an
open question
DIR. STARR.
Dr. w. c. STAIRS time will expire at
Broad street this year. and The congrega-
ton viii in an probability have TO give
him mp sooner. as he seems marked for
tho presidency Of RandolphMacon Col
lege.
Rev r. y. Potts, d. D.. the learned and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

WASHINGTON. Aug. l2.-The incident
with Bayti. growing cut Of the effort
OF one Du Vivicr 10 seek asylum in the
American Legation there. Is thought 40 be
closed Instructions were sent Minister
Powell Just week ago and ne has not
been heard from except 10 say that the
lnsiructiong would be carried out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Broad Street 20 Centenary four years ago
precedent was set which it was thought
might be- followed in the case of Dr.
Starr. and may De if he doesn't 80 TO
Randolph
Rev a. Coke smith ID. d.. now in
Lynchhurg and Dr. w. } Young who
Is pastor Of Epworth church, in Norfolk,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

eloquent pastor Of Park Place; Rev. j.
II. Mastin. OF Trinity. and Rev. W. b.
Beauchamp. of ST. James, must all lead
other hOcks next year.
1t viii Doe remembered that when DR.
starr was taken from Washington-S,reet
church. in Petersburs four years ago. a
vigorous protest was received from the
congregation and the church has been
eagerly anticipating his return next year.
but disappointment is probable.
When DR.. Tudor was transferred from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Dr. Smith is In very delicate health and
may be unable to do pastoral work next
year. 1t is currently reported that Ep-
worth church. Norfolk. which had him
four years ago. Is so anxious TO have him
back that they say they will take him
health or no health.
1t is among the possibilities that Dr..
James A. Duncan Will be returned TO the
Virginia Conference from Tennessee.
The ,hree-year men are Rev. +. H.
Rawlings. OF Cay-s,reet and Rev b. NJ
Beekham. Of Asbury chapel
The ministers who have Two years to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
OBITUARY.
James sherry.

Mr.. James sherry died al his residence,
1ot Fourth avenue. Chestnut Hi, last
plight st sd o'clock
Mr.. Sherry was In his seventeen year
and was a highly respected citizen. His
death VIII be regretted hy AN who knew
him The funeral arrangements viii be
wade later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

their credit are Rev. +. 8. Gayle, OF
Laurel-Street; Rev. j. Sidney Peters, ci
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Barton Heights, and Rev. C. L. Bane, OF
Union Station.
The Manchester preachers are all serv-
ing their first year I'm their pulpits
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-15
THE METAL MARKETS
Reviewed by the Ohio Valley Manu-.
Acknowledgement Grows.

Reviewed by the ohio valley Manu-
facturer-Demand Grows.
1t is difficult to follow the impulses
that, like an undertow. are influencing
the metal markets at present. says the
Ohio Valley Manufacturer in its weekly
review. Reports that orders for large
tonnage are being plgeon-holed for the
present are checkmated by other re-
ports announcing the placing OF new
orders and the projection Of new en-
terpriscs requiring large quantities Of
iron and steel. Demand continues to
grow more and more imperiously rather
than to show any signs OF abatement,
and prices follow in logical and nat
ural order and in q cautious manner.
Speculation seems to be entirely elm
mated, for the spectators were caught
mapping bv the boom as thoroughly as
were producers and consumers.
The largest demands that are uncov /.
cred are coming from the railways.
shlp-buIlders and building contractors
Money is so abundant and interest
rates so low that any legitimate enter
prise finds investors trlmpllng over
each other to get stocks and bonds.
This fosters Industry and development.
Railroads that have for years been
projected are now about to be con-
structed. Existing lines find themselves
deficient in both rolling stock and mo-
tive power. Heavier locomotives and
cars demand heavier rails, heightened
bridges and better roadways-all Of
which require, In the aggregate, large
tonnage OF iron and steel.
Export orders are still coming In from
Russia, Japan, Egypt, South Africa,
China, India, Mexico and South Amer
lea. The home demand takes 1000
pounds to every one pound sent abroad
Reserve stocks are exhausted, product
i've capacity is behind immediate re-
uulrements, and furnaces and mills are
sold ahead for months: Ia some cases
for more than n year. The situation Is
peculiarly gratifying. Prosperity rules
over all the land. Crops are good. even
abundant; finances are easy; peace
reIgns in Industry generally; there is
work for all who will work at fair
wages, and the outlook for the next
eighteen months promises continu-
ance Of present conditions; for prices
and demand are good the world over.
and good trade means enlarged con-
sumption Of iron and steel, and Of nll
other commodities.
The BesEemer Pig Iron Association
has flxed the price Of pig iron for next
year at 500 per ton In the valleys. max
ing It $23.25 at Pittsburgh. It has been
quoted ut &2l, but some sales had been
made Mt 500 in the valleys. As result
OF the fixing Of the new price, sales
can be made into next year. and nre
being made. There has been clamOr
for chance to place orders for 1900.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-15
BRlEF MENTIoNlNGs.
Events in and About The City Givcnin

Events III ana ABOUT the CITY G1Vcnin
''a'-" n Nutshell
Base ball this atternoon-wheelIng
VS.. Youngstown, 3:45 p. m.
All. state fair premiums win be paid
at the Germanla Half Dollar Savings
bank on and after the 18th OF Septem-
Der, between the hours OF O. to o'clock.
Yesterdays quotations on National
Tube stock, as received by Howard
HaSiett & Son, were as follows: Pre-
ferred closed at 100: common closed
at Al,
John corcoran. preferred an assault
and batter charge against Ed Phillips,
painter, yesterday before Squire Fltz
patrick The case was settled before It
came to trial.
The Eighth ward engine house was
presented with a fine team of sorrel
horses yesterday by the council fire
committee. The horses are beauties,
and Driver Jim" McCracken is CORE
spondlngly glad.
A slim audience greeted the Parry
concert company at the Opera House
last night, but 1t was well pleased with
the singing Of the Welsh stars, and
general regret was expressed that the
attendance was so light.
Dave w. Martln, one OF inc COuHLlttee
Of Odd Fellows In charge OF the trip to
Detroit, has received letter from Sec
rotary T. E. Robinson, of the general
committee on entertainment, assuring
the Wheeling people Of very enjOya'
BILE stay In the City Of the Straits.
The rate OF fare for the trip Of the
Wheeling Odd Fellows and their friends
next Saturday, via the Wheeling &
Lake Erie road and lake steamer to
Detroit, where the sovereign lodge
meets, has been reduced TO &4.f5. The
indications are that fully 400 Wheel
Ing people viii make this delightful
trip.
The fire department OF Martins Fer
ry met last evening at the office Of DR..
A. II. Ong for the purpose Of discuss
ing matters pertaining to the picnic to
he given in Mcsword's orchard Satur-
day, September 30. They partially ar
ranged the racing programme, which
VIII be an excellent one, including
hose, bicycle, hurdle, foot, horse, po-
tato. snck, wheelbarrow. and many 9TH
or Interesting races. They adjourned
to meet at the same place next We'd
nesday evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-15

To bo bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease Is the worst
form Of slavery. George d. Williams,
Of Manchester, Mich. tells how such n
slave was made free. He says: MY
wife has been so helpless for i've years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone, After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bltters, she Is wonderfully Inn
proved and able to do her own work"
This supreme remedy for female dis
cases quickly cures nervousness Sleep
iesSness. melancholy, headache, back
nche faIntIng and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine Is godsend
10 weak, slckly, run down people. Every
hottie guaranteed. Only 30 cents. Sold
by Logan Drug Co., druggist.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-15
wHERE JUsrIoE 8 ~ HoAIE'
interesting Series Of Disputations
Aired on Blackstone Row.

interesting Series Of DisputnttOns
Aired on Blackstone Row.
Blackstone avenue was all agog last
night with Justice shop cases involving
eoiored people. and the minor tribunals
were packed to the doors and then
some. Squire Haberheld held forth to
a dispute between Mrs. Melissa Dol
sherry and Ella Logan. the former
averrtng that her daughter loItered
about the Logan house. which she
claimed was not of good fame. there
fore she arrayed host Of witnesses TO
so prove. Judgment was reserved.
Another trial was on in Squire Fitz-
patrIck's sanctum, which also included
a host Of colored people, and its finale
was distinguished by q grand rush for
the attendance fees by the witnesses.
sau TO reiate, they were tardy in yoic-
ing their claims, as witness must
claim the fee before judgment Is given.
Their disappointment was softened by
characteristic good mature ana the
sumrnonses borne away as souvenirs.
Mrs. Martha Phillips Smith WINS de-
PENDANT to charges Of assault and bait
terry and an application for peace
bond. preferred by her husband, Harry
Smith. The couple haven't lived to-
gether since they We're married, and
Smith said his wife threatened, or
rather tried to kill him when they met
on Twelfth street yesterday. The cases
were dismissed at his expense. Then
came a San Juan charge by fourteen
dusky gentlemen. presenting their slips
for fifty cents a piece. AS many OF
them have figured In Justice shops suits
1t was surprising they were not more
strategic. Owing to their delay Smiths
costs were an easier burden.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-15
A WATCHMAN HELD UP
And Relieved or Gold Watch b
Clever Highwaymen.

Ana Relieved or a Gold Watch by
Clever HIghwaymon.
Last night about $3.50 o'clock Watch
man Griffith. of the Terminal railway,
was held up" for a gold watch at the
tunnel, near the top mill. by two
strangers. They escaped, and NJ late
hour hadn't been apprehended.
Griffith ilngs trains Mt the tunnel. and
~ the hour mentioned was sitting down
by tho track. The two men, who evil
IDENTIFY came through the tunnel, asked
Griffith what time II was, and after no
put his hand into his pocket to pull out
his watch, one Of the men pushed him
over the track While he held on to
him his confederate cody sat acroHS
Friiilth's body and distracted his
watch.
Tho afrair occurred In what In an lsO-
.Ilod mart Of the city, and by the time
was reported to the police the two
n. hnd got good start II Is
ought they escaped through the tnn-