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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
Issue Already Made.
CHOustOn POst.J

L.
on the subject Of the trusts the Repub-
lican newspapers and leaders continue 70
founder
Following General Ayers announce
ment Of his candidacy for a seat In the
Senate on an antitrust platform, AttOr-
ney-General Griggs, in an interview. eX-
pressed the opinion that 1.-THE trust issue
is not a political one" WhereupOn the
New York World reviews the case thus:
We think Mr.. Griggs will find himself
mistaken.
The enormous multiplication Of trusts
since the Republican party returned 70
power will not be denied. They are ten
times more numerous and hundred times
more powerful in controlling production
and fixing prices than they were when
Mr.. Mckinley was inaugurated.
Neither Will IL be disputed that the
trusts have uniformly increased prices
and diminished greatly the number Of
men employed In the industries which
they control.
Nor can there be successful denial or
the truth obvious 10 all and confessed by
Mr. Havemeyer, that the mother OF
trusts is the customs tariff bill" Nine
tenths Of all the trusts IN this country are
in articles protected against foreign COM
petition by the highest tariff I'm the
mountaineering 80 per cent. That this
protection" is no longer needed for le-
Ultimate purposes IN our principal indus
tries is demonstrated by the rapid in
crease Of our export trade In manufac-
lures That duties intended 10 give and
actually creating a monopoly Of the home
market offer a direct premium upon com
binatlOns 10 reap the advantages OF this
monopoly Is a self-eyident truth.
All this affords the basis for as clean
cut a political issue as this country has
ever seen. The oppressive trusts are the
fruit Of the Republican tariff The Demo
cratic party Is opposed 10 high duties and
10 monOpolies fostered by them. The Re
publican administration has done nothing
to enforce the law against these "conspi-
racies IN restraint Of trade" II made
trust-lawyer AttOrney-GcneraL The Dem
ocrats will nominate a candidate Tor
President pledged 10 the abolition or
trust-breeding duties and 10 the selection
OF an Attorney General who Is he enemy
Of trusts instead Of their apologlst and
defender
The issue Is already fixed. II Is too
late for the Republicans 10 evade II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
THE HAGUE PEACE CONFERENCE.
4 Question as ia Explosives nm"
RuIIets-American Win.

THE HAGUE. July 1.-THE first com
mittee Of the International Peace con-
ference met this morning to discuss NJ.
Van Kernebecks report on the first four
points of NJ. Mauravien's circular.
such differences Of opinion developer
that il was ultimately decided mat the
report must be recast.
II auDears that the committee rejected
the recommendation Of the sub-commlt-
tee that a clause be appended TO the
declaration OF ST. Petersburg Of 1865 pro
hiblting the firing Of explosives from Dal-
looms and the use Of asphyXiaung oonps
and explosive bullets. Many delegates
seemingly had left the room, not know
ing the question at issue
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS OF
INQUIRY.
The third committee. or Arbitrary Com
mittee held a plenary meeting, discuss
ing international commissions OF inquiry,
and adopting with certain amendments
Article I.NI respecting the expenses OF
tho tribunal The section Of Article LIN.
providing for the revision OF Arbitral
awards. which the Americans had sue
ceeded in adding 10 the original project,
was the subject Of a long debate on the
motion Of NJ DeMartens, OF the RUSSIAN
delegation 10 eliminate the amendment
Messrs Hollis and Lowe, Of the Ameri-
can delegation. made long speeches IN
defence of revision.
THE AMERICANS WON.
Mr.. Hollis whose remarks were rapidly
translated into French by NJ. Des Tour
nelles. declared that the Americans would
be unable TO agree TO the arbitration
scheme if revision were stricken out, un-
less they received further instructions
from Washington. This announcement
created sensation.
MIR Hollis finally accepted an amend
ment. providing that the disputing parties
can reserve the right Of revision by spe-
cial agreement. Thus the Americans prac-
ucally won their point
An adjournment was taken unul wed
nesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
HARRISON DECLINES.
CHICAGO's MAYOR WILL NOT At
TEND AUDITORIUM MEETING.
DOES NOT LIKE PERSONNEL.
Says Members of the Committee Are
Too Obscure-AitgeId Declares the
portunity.
pOrtunity.

CHICAGO. July I7.--Mayor Carter Har-
rson to-day sent the following letter to
the committee I'm charge Of the arrange
ments for the Democratic meeting at the
Auditorium July 10Th:
"W. r. Cooling. Chairman Of Arrange
ments:
Dear sir.-Replying to your favor OF
the 1ith instant, In which you ask me 10
deliver an address Of welcome at the
Auditorium July 10Th to the National
Democratic Committee and "A large num-
Der OF other prominent Democrats OF
America l regret my inability to accept.
Under ordinary circumstances l should
be only too glad, both as Mayor Of Chi
cago and as a Democrat, TO welcome the
National Committee or any number OF
prominent Democrats TO Chicago, the city
in which the platform Of 1896 was framed
and in which W. J. Bryan was elevated
TO his present leadership Of the national
Democracy. l cannot but think, however.
it would be an absurdity 10 welcome those
distinguished men under the auspica
of a self-constituted committee. whose
personnel is too obscure TO be known
even in its home city. Had this meeting
been organized under the direction OF
men OF well-known type and under the
regular party standard. It would have
afforded me great pleasure to be present
In the existing circumstances, while
thanking you for the honor. must beg
leave 10 be excused.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) CARTER II. HARRISON"
When q copy Of Mayor HarrisoA's letter
was shown Ex-Governor Altgeld. the lat
ter said:
HAS LOST A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.
II am sorry the Mayor looks at 1t hat
way. He has made a grave mistake. He
has lost a golden opportunity. Had ne
come to the meeting and made rousing
Democratic speech he would have placed
himself at the head OF the Democratic
party Of the state, but he has lost the
chance now. am sorry for It,
Wien Mr.. Cooling read the Mayors let
ter he made the following statement:
I'VE have given the young man in the
City Hall the opportunity of his life,
which he has failed TO appreciate. Thee
Is tide in the affairs OF men which,
taken at the flood. leads on TO fortune
the son Of Carter Harrison has ceased 10
be a Democratic possibility"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
FIGHT WITH ROBBERS
NEW MEXICO OFFICERS ATTACK A
BAND OF OUTLAWS.
THE SHERIFF MAS KILLED.
Several Members of the Posse Were
BADLY Wounded-Fifty shots Were
About Forty-Fiye Minutes.

EAST LAS VEGAS. n. ". July H.
Meagre details were received here to-day
OF a pitched battle between a sheriff's
posse and the gang Of outlaws VINO held
up Colorado and Southern passenger
train at Folsom, y. NJ, a few days ago.
The ARRAY occurred near Clmaroon. c. J.
Farr. of Walsenburg. Col, a member Of
the posse. was killed. Deputies Love and
Smith. Of Springer. n. NJ, were probably
fatally wounded. w. III. Reno. chief Of
the Secret-Service Department OF the
Colorado and Southern railway, was also
wounded. The robbers escaped 20 the hills
without losing a man. Another posse was
organized at Cimaroon and is now in pur-
suit Of the robbers.
Marion Litrell, livestock Inspector ar
rived here tonight, bringing further de-
tails Of the fight at Cimaroon, as he had
learned them at Springer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHT
1T occurred this morning" he said, lin
the canon above Cimaroon. In very
rough piece Of country. The news was
telephoned TO Springer from Cim1roon
just before I left there. The posse was
led by Sheriff Ed. Farr. OF Walsenburg,
and United states Marshal Foraker. Of
New Mexico. The posse numbered six
men. The force divided, advancing upon
the outlaws from three directions.
Sheriff Farr was killed, and Henry
Love and a man named Smith, members
Of the posse. were wounded. Foraker re-
turned 10 Cimaro0n and telephoned that
- .IaI
Word was received late to-day that the
dead body OF one Of the train robbers
concerned I'm the Folsom train robbery
on the Colorado Southern railway had
been conveyed to Cimaroon. y. NJ. from
the scene Of the fight. and was afterwards
taken 10 Springer, where an inquest was
held tonight The dead man is known by
the name Of William McGinnis alias @.
/ W. Franks. and came from Magdalenia,
y. NJ. where he is known as Broncho
Buster.
THE other two robbers abandoned their
horses. and are being pursued in the nils
by a posse OF twenty men,"
FIFTY SHOTS EXCHANGED.
Later accounts of the fight state that
the train robbers were overtaken at
about o'clock Saturday evening In the
canon ten miles above CimarOon. They
We're preparing to 90 into camp. and Ie-
] piled in the negative TO a demand to sur
render 4 fight then ensued, in which
! about fifty shots were exchanged.
Sheriff Ed. Farr received the first
wound in the wrist but bandaged II
| and renewed the battle. lie was shot a
second time through the body, and fell
| dead. T. H. Smith. another member Of
! the posse was shot through the leg. H.
/ n. Love sustained a dangerous wound
/ through the thigh. The fight lasted about
/ forty-ive minutes. Special-Oficer Reno
| remained on the scene until O'Clock
| Saturday night, and then left for Gina
room 10 secure medical aid. which was
secured at Springer. 1t took him nearly
/ four hours 10 make the trip 10 Cimar))n
a distance of ten miles through the heavy
rain and intense darkness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
A Dog That Understood.

A few days ago read aloud In my home
a story reprinted In the Evening Post
from an English paper telling how a dog
had buried I'm the garden kitten regard
ed by his as a rival In his mistress alfec-
tion. says a correspondent OF the New
York paper Of that name My little girls
cocker was present during the reading,
and whether he subsequently acted on the
hint then obtained from the story or on
his initiative no one can say, but ne was
discovered a few days later trying 70
bury a tortoise. also pet OF my daugh-
ter's. which she had tethered I'm the gar
den with a string The dog had dug a
deep hole. and being unable 10 grasp the
tortoise with his Jaws. had dragged II 10
the hole by pulling on the string. He
might have succeeded in his purpose had
he not attracted attention 10 himself by
barking when the tortoise tried 10 crawl
out OF the hole. II is a pity that he
wasn't permitted 10 finish the tob-the
temperance of that tortoise would have
been such revelation 10 him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
The Police Pension Fund.
CPhladelphla Bulletln)

iGulldNtllllAd DAiitllill
The deficit which exists in the police
pension fund as compared with its usual
revenue is one which should be made up
with the help OF citizens who appreciate
the services Of a force" which Is not
surpassed in efficiency and intelligence
by that OF any other city.
The men themselves sustain this fund
for the most part with their own con-
tributions and the proceeds OF the annual
series OF excursions for its support. II
enables provision 10 be made for their
families when the men are sick or dis
abled. or lose their lives, and gives yete-
rams the opportunity 10 retire after
twenty years of service.
The city itself ought 70 maintain this
fund. but since il does not possess the
legal authority for making such apprO-
priatiOns. IL is necessary for the assOcia-
ton TO fall back on private aid. 1t is
great pity. however, that the amount OF
money which has heretofore been ex-
acted from them by political collectors
could not go into tho Golfers OF their as
ISOLATION. What they have paid 10 Re
publican city and ward committees in the
past twelve years would now give them
a fund Of nearly quarter OF a million
dollars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

from India. On board he had as passeh-
gers three ladies. all wives OF ofi1cers IN
her Majestys service says London spare
Moments. 49,,
Now, II fell out that the cabin allotted
10 them was fitted up to accommooa,e
four. and consequently IL contained four
wash basins. one of when was far larger
than the other three.
For the right 10 use this especial basin
each lady put forth her claim citing her
husbands position In the army. But the
husbands. unfortunately. all proved 10 be
OF equal rank so to clinch the matter the
trio bearded the Captain IN his cabin.
1--WE will leave IL entirely TO you, Cap
tain" they said. "and abide by your de-
csion." -.
Captain McB. cogitated duly. and then
declared soiemny, with the faintest
twinkle IN his gray eyes:
, think n wull be that the oldest among
We suld have the becgest bowl
With murmured thanks they filed out
again but that basin was never used
during the voyage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
EXECUTION OF WILLIAM GoINGs.
Consequent Arrest OF several Officers
implicated.

ANTLERS. l. T.. July H.-Deputy- Mar
shall Burl Brown returned TO Antlers this
evening. having in charge a. II. Clay and
simon Tyler, District Attorney and Clerk
Of the Third District, Choctaw nation
on warrants charging them with murder
the offence being the advising OF the
Sheriff OF Wolf county to proceed with
the execution Of William Goings on Thurs
day last. Sheriff Watson was not at
home when the Deputy Marshal called
for him. but message was left TO the
effect that he was wanted, and II Is eX-
pected that he will report 10 the Federal
authorities at Antlers tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
Explosion on AN OIL STEAMER.
Four Hundred Thousand Gallons
LOst--The ship II Wreck.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. July H.
The Standard oil Company's tank steamer
Maverick. which arrived Saturday from
New York with a cargo Of oil, is
sunk in the harbor. She was taken TO
her pier in Bedford Basin this evening
and pumping Of the oil from the ship S
hold to the oii-tauk on the shore was
commenced a 6-inch pipe connecting the
tanks. During the pumping the pipe
burst and the oil flowed down into the
engine-room and became ignited The
steamers crew made efforts TO subdue
the flames which followed. but We're
obliged 10 leave the ship 10 save their
lives In d short time sheets OF fame
We're rising from the steamer in several
places.
FIRE BRIGADE CALLED.
The city fire brigade was called out,
tearing a general conhagration. This
danger was averted by an explosion,
which blew a hole in the ships side. A
large area of water is covered with
blazing oil. and thousands OF people have
been attracted 10 the scene.
The Maverick is total wreck. she
was not insured. The vessel was valued
at $3.50 600 and the cargo at 10000. About
100000 gallons had been pumped out and
there remained sVV'Vv sdlAoIa III t'S SH'P'
A SEA OF FLAME.
The basin in which the fire occurred Is
still a sea of flame. When the explosion
occurred the people hid under anything
which could AFFORD shelter. Pieces Of the
steamer went hundreds OF feet in the air.
The great mass of burning oil resembled
a Volcano The steamers mooring line
parted and the burning and shattered
hulk drifted into deep water, and before
taking final plunge turned on her beam
ends. being stu a mass Of flames.
The explosion was in No. compart-
ment. which had not been opened, and in
which there were 25O)O0J cases of oil.
Michael Nicholson. an oiler, was terribly
burned about the head. and may die. lie
was the only man in The engine-room
when the pump broke. The break in the
pipe was between decks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
,,,PEAcHED FOR MALEFEAsANcE.
The Columbus Director of Pubic
safety Removed from ONCE.


COLUMBUS. o.. July 1.-THE City
Council tonight. by a vote Of Is 10 3. i'm
peached and removed from Office Joseph
w Dusenbury. Director Of Public Safety
The resolution removing MIN charged that
he had been guilty Of misconduct in office
In that he has neglected his duties de-
voting large part of his time TO bank
ing business In which he is interested, ana
I'm acting as one of the owners and mana
gers of a theatre IL is further charged
that he has been reckless and eXtravagant
IN the expenditures Of his office. and THAI
ne has openly dehed the powers Of the
Council and "cOntemptous y refused TO
comply with ita reasonable requests
The resolution sets forth that he has
Hagrantly shown disregard Of his plain
duty by knowingly appointing as mem
hers OF the police force notorious eX-
convicts. criminals. and other men Of low
character 10 the humiliation Of the city
and The respectable members Of the force,
which disreputable appointees he still re-
tains."
Also. THAT he has levied heavy as
eesepeots upon the members of the police
force In which he has compelled payment
vyitbout any known reason therefor, and
witch ne refuses to disclose, and ne has
thereby forced many unwilling persons
ana persons who can III AFFORD Ii, to pay
him these large sums Of money without
any benefit whatever 70 those Wno 10y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

rt-MaJor David Smith BEDFORD,
AK. Fl, Lee Camp OF Confederate Vetc-
..-. died sunday night az 1880 O'Clock
DIE residence. No. 527 north Second
s-,.-
y. bedford had been confined 10 his
ST.. GOT exactly thirty days. From the
s-.- 10 Was seen his illness was very seri-
,... ..r several days past II was realized
,,.t ts could not recover.
~f. .ccascd was one Of the best known
,.. u beloved citizens OF Richmond.
MOVE. one OF the founders Of Lee Camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
NEGROES CONSULT WITH APKINLEY
Three Prominent CoIored Men Talk
With Him About Their Race.

WASHINGTON. July l7-Register-of-
the Treasury Lyons; ex-Representatiye
Cheatham. Recorder of Deeds. and John
=. Green, United States Stamp Agent.
three of the leading cOlored men of the
administration. had a consultation with
the President to-day regarding matters Of
interest 10 their race. During the course
of the consultation the effort OF certain
colored men TO array the colored race
against the administration on account Of
its Philippine policy was mentioned. and
Lyons assured the President that in
his opinion ii would amount 10 little.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
In the Grasp of Trusts.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. July 17.-At
a meeting held by the Rowland and Roth
and Bennett Spinning companies. to-day.
the necessary authority FOR the transfers
of the respective properties 10 the New
England Cotton Yarn Company, was
voted. In each case the vote was unani-
nous. The companies properties are
capitalized at more than 10000. The
stockholders will receive 100000 for their
holdings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS MEET.
They Denounce the Method of
GOebeFS Nomination.

LEXINGTON. KY. July IA special
to the Herald from Mount Sterling, Ky.
says:
A meeting Of between 400 and 800 Demo-
Gratis to-day unanimously adopted resolu-
tons denouncing the methods by which
William Goebel was nominated at Louis
Vile and the Goebel election law The
resolutions call for meeting at Lexing-
ton August Goth, TO consist Of from one
to three delegates from every county in
the State, TO call a State Democratic con-
vention. The opinion was expressed at
the meeting that Goebels election means
the loss Of Kentucky to Bryan next year,
so far as the delegation TO the National
Convention from this State are concerned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

vention, which has been talked Of for
some time. az New Orleans. about the
hrst OF September. The date viii be de-
cided upon at the next meeting OF the
Georgia Agricultural Society in August.
The convention has been called for q bet
ter understanding among planters ana
dealers as 20 a more profitable handling
Of the crop. especially as regards the
export trade
The Journal to-day says II has been
suggested that a cotton trust should be
formed for the protection Of those In
terested in the crop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
HARD en- WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
A Decision About the Pay of De-
censcd Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, July H-Asslstant-
Comptroller Mitchell has decided that a
family of a soldier who died during the
last war while on his one or two months
furlough in anticipation OF his discharge
under order 1870 Of the War Department,
is not entitled TO receive the one or two
months extra pay. or any part thereof, as
nrovided by the act Of March 3, 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
yELLoM-FEVER SITUATION.
only one New Case-supposed im-
mune Ill.

SANTIAGO. July 1.-THE yellow-fever
situation continues 10 improve. One case
was reported to-day; the victim was a
soldier in the Bonito Hospital camp. He
is a volunteer nurse in the yellow-fever
hospital, and was supposed TO be an I'M
mune.
On Saturday last two cases developed
in the city proper. The sufferers are
American employees of the local asphalt
company.
The Cosmopolitan Club gave dinner
this evening to celebrate the anniversary
OF the surrender.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
order to the Cape.

LONDON. July iS.-The Daily Graphic
this morning publishes rumor that a
battalion OF the SCOTS Guards. and a
battalion OF the Grenadiers have been
ordered TO the Cape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
ARMY OFFICERS CAN ATTEND.
They May become students Mt the
Georgia school OF Technology.

btOTE IN NtIUUt VI 1tVHHVIU-F'
ATLANTA, GA, July 1.-THE Board OF
Trustees Of the Georgia School Of Tech
nology has decided that officers Of the
army and navy Of the United states Will
be permitted 10 take the courses Of study
at the Institution free Of charge Presi-
dent Hall notified the War and Navy de-
partments. and a letter was received from
Secretary Long. thanking Mr.. Han FOR
the courtesy extended by the school. ana
stating that the action OF the trustees
would be published IN, the department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
"Unionded" Gun-Dend Boy.

LEWES DEL. July l7.--At Robeth Bay
to-day son Of James Mitchell shot his
brother with a gun loaded with large shot.
causing death In al hour. The shooting
was done In "a playful manner. The boys
supposed the gun was not loaded. Tho
dead boy was II years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
THE COTTON-GROWERs
To lie at New Orleans in
September.

ATLANTA. GA. July 1.-THE authori-
ties ct the State Department OF Agricul-
ture announced to-day that II had been
decided to hold the Cotton-Growers' Con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
| TRUE SOLDIER AND CITIZEN.

uravc "a Man ms Ever Went Into
uatIc-Iiis Devotion Ia the Com
,.tcrocy and 10 His Camp-Othcr
v,ll-INnoNvn People Dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
A Naval Solomon

Captain McB.. canny Scot was once
In command OF troop-ship returning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
The monopoIistie Octopus.

TAUNTON. MASS. July 1.-THE stock
holders OF the Nemasket Mil met this
afternoon and authorized BY a formal
vote the transfer OF the property 70 the
New England Cotton-Yarn Company .
Steamer stilIweii safe.
NEW ORLEANS July l7.-The stea mer
Stillwell arrived from Guatemala Her
papers report everything quiet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
SNITH BEDFORD DEAD

rue POPULAR sEnGEANr-MA'o"
M LEE CAMP PASSES AWAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

sersrANT-MAJOR D. s. BEDFORD.
and lad been its sergeant-major ever
s. fs organization.
r.. funeral will occur from St. Peters
cHeha al 10 o'clock this morning Re
.m mass will be celebrated by Rev.
l-ltr Waters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18
1855-l809.

Ola papers for sale at lSc. per hundred
at the Dispatch oisee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-18

,..''Jor vs.. -. Lpscomb a native OF
.''hmond long successful, business
''.N OF New Orleans. and for some years
resident OF Chesterfield county
'''0 sunday afternoon at the old Domin-