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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Bri.ket Reef. > Cents.

Monroe Market 40i west Grace.
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UNION-sTATlON NJ =. CHURCH
tclucr Twenty fourth and n streets,
CuAs T. HANE, pastor ireachlng at
N A. 81 and sI5 T. N. Announcement
III ufo4rhprs to conduct services Will pa
mad. n tHc afternoon paper Usual
weekly services. All welcome.
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CENTENARY METHODIST EPIsco-
pal church. South (Grace street between
Fourth and EiuD, Rev. W. y. AnDOis'
ID b.. rGstur- preaching at ST 4. If. and
s.tJ J.. NJ by the pastor
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

QUOTA ions are for bonds maturing IN
iot less ihan ten years
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THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
corner Twenty and Broad Streets,
Rev. CHARLES r.. HYDE, PASTOR
Sabbath school at 9.3o Morning service
gt d o.rlork. preaching Dog Rev. &. Fl.
fJrppAN. stated supply No evening SER
vice duriug August
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FIRST PRRs HYTERlAN CHURCH
Rev. r.. T.. KBRR. ID. d. PASTOR Preach
nr at m A. 49, hy REV. g.. W. ia LIZ
SO service 700 night
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or for Richmoud

The Baptist Boys Brigade OF the
First Baptist church left yesterday ev-
ening on the 7:15 train on the Atlantic
Coast Line for Richmond. where they
go to attend the annual convention of
the Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America. The boys. under command
OF Lieutenant w. G. Whitney. marches
from the armory down Market stree,
to Front street and thence I'D to Front
street station, where they took the
ram oraln. Ihey We're in heavy marching
order and made fine appearance wifi,
tneir baggage strapped to their sbori-
uers. thi Ine company was composed of
At the depot was assembled a Ia,.
NUMBER OF the relatives and frien6s
VI 'ne noys to see them Off A special
ar was assigned to them. and when
tne train pulled out the boys wava..,
t ener caps and cheered. while their
trends waved them farewell
The delegates also accompanied -
boys. the
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with the lines TO Mobile and New Or
leans: but he added that this spirit was
not shared by the southern roads and
by the southern roads AT the Ohio river,
it will be impossible to come TO any re-
arrangement"
Counsel Baxter took up the cross ex-
animation Of Mr. Smith and furnished
a surprise TO the complainants by pro-
ducing a pamphlet issued by the COM
mercial bodies of Charleston. booming
the city as a rapidly growing manu-
featuring centre, and promising a port
Of entry and export. Judge Baxter
went over the claims advanced in the
Charleston pamphlet showing increases
OF many hundred thousands Of dollars
in various branches OF trade and manu-
facture and asked Mr.. Smith how, in the
face OF this showing, Charleston claims
TO be oppressed and barred out by the
railways from growth and develop
ment
Mr.. Smith declared his ignorance OF
a number Of the specific claims ad-
vanced in the publication and ended by
saying that he considered the circular
as a rule inaccurate and misleading as
to the real situation
This closed the case, with the excep-
ton Of some depositions which the
complainants asked leave TO file in the
absence of certain witnesses who could
not be reached by subpoena.
Argument in the Charleston and wiz
mington cases probably will not be
heard before October.
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The Tax Assessmeurs

Inc ""ard OF county commissioners
was again in session yesterday. Botu
morning and afternoon sessions were
held, the only business transacted be-
ing the equalization Of the assessment
Oh property for taxation. There were
in attendance Chairman Moore and
commissioners Alexander. Holmes and
McEachern. Absent Commissioner
barry, who is in Charlotte attending
the roadmakers' institute
The commissioners are hearing conn
plants from property owners az to the.
assessed value OF their property for
taxation, and we are Informed that
TOUR out OF five taxpayers who go be-
lore the commissioners depart entirely
satisfied with the assessment fixed bv
the board. The authorities Of the VIII
mington and Weldon Railroad Comma
ny expressed themselves Yesterday as
satisfied with the assessment on their
property. '''''
The commissioners aim at making
the assessment OF property Reasonable
and In their judgment, where the as
sessment Is excessive IL Is scaled to m
satisfactory basis. They will meet
again today and will continue TO meet
from day till day until the matter ia
disposed OF.
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The d. G.. l.. society

The o. c. L. Society is an organiza-
ton recently formed by a number of
boys for mental and moral develop
ment, the cultivation of literary tastes
and healthful sports. Last night the So
ciety had a delightful reception at the
residence of Mrs. Joseph Waters, on
Orange street, between Front and
Second streets, and in attendance were
the following: Master Harry West
with Miss Ellie Williams, Master Willie
James with Miss Mary Black, Master
Ed. Bailey with Miss Marie Munds,
Master Waddell Waters with Mss
Mamie Waters, Master Joseph Arm
strong with Miss Bessie Gore; Master
Dick Dunn with Miss JEANNE Hardin,
Master Willie Waters with Miss Bell
lah Armstrong, Master Joe Waters
with Miss Mary Bell Sneed, Master
Zach Bell with Miss Mary Virgins,
Master Eugene Virgins with Mss
Laura Clark. Games and other past
times were engaged in and dainty re-
freshments were served.
The evening was passed most de-
lightfully and the boys reques, US to
thank Mrs. Waters for her most gen.
erous hospitality.
The Messenger returns thanks for
refreshments sent to the staff at mid
night.
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the situation, the general replied: Il
am merely to report to General Otis
THE OLYMPIA REACHES SUEZ.
Suez, July 1.-THE United States
cruiser Olympia, from Colombia, arriv-
ed today Admiral Dewey on his arrival
here on board the Olympia today, said
he was in very good health. He ap-
peared to be in excellent condition,
which was also the case with his Off
GERS and men, most of them have suf-
fered from malarial fever, but have
now quite recovered.
The Olympia has been quarantined,
no direct communication with the shore
being allowed. Consequently, the rep
resentative here Of the Associated
Press was only able to converse with
the admiral from a launch alongside
the cruiser. After passing through the
canal the Olympia will call at Trieste.
Thereafter the admirars plans are un-
certain. Possibly he will go to Gibral-
tar and thence to New York.
Constantinople, July 12.-The United
States minister here, Oscar S. Straus,
has urgently invited Admiral Dewey
to visit him. In the event of his ac-
ceptance, the British special service
steamer Immogene will proceed to the
Mediterranean to escort the admiral to
this port.
ABSOLUTE QUARANTINE AT SAN
TIAGO.
Santiago de Cuba, July 12.-General
Leonard Wood, in command of the de-
partment of Santiago, issued General
Order No. "a today, establishing abso-
lutte quarantine. All officers Of the
government and employees are forbid
den to enter the city, with the excep-
ton Of those belonging to the depart
ment Major Carr and Surgeons Men
fol o6 fn fo1 1xo
charge Of the fever patients in the city,
which is placed under strict regula-
tions. Other officers will have charge
Of the yellow fever hospital on the
island.
The mayor is directed to close all
American hotels and saloon, to forbid
other liquor dealers to sell intoxicants
to Americans, and to arrest all intox-
icated Americans or loiters in all sa-
looms. The principal hotels and sa-
looms are designated by mamie.
The pack trains have been ordered
to establish camps outside the city
and all troops will be moved to Songo,
except one company at MOrrO castle.
The headquarters Of all the depart
ments were moved today to Cristo and
the railroad and steamship lines are
forbidden to bring Americans into the
city. No ships are permitted to touch
at the Wharves.
The strictest regulations have been
established for the protection from
fever of the company of soldiers at
MORO castle. Supplies are to be left
at the road depot and will be taken
to the soldiers by teams from the camp.
No travellers will be permitted to
leave without having undergone five
days detention in camp.
General Wood proposes to adopt he
roic measures to stamp out the fever
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Mr. ,. l.. Andrews, Possasssssr as Ps-
can, Discharged BY United ssases
Commsssiooer Collier Yesterday Af~
sernoea
The Messenger a few weeks ago men,
toned that Mr.. James l. Andrews-
postmaster at Pecan, Bladcn county,
was arrested by Deputy United State0u
Marshal r. o. Bunting on a warrant
charging him with illegally selling
postage stamps.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Mr.
Andrews was given a hearing before
United States Commissioner s. p. COL
lier, in this city. Mr.. S. p. Collier, Jr--
acted as stenographer, and the defcn-
dant was represented by Hon. John
ID. Bellamy as his attorney.
Mr.. Charles Keen was called as the
first witness. He testified that Post
master Andrews had disposed OF post
age stamps TO him but not at less than
their face value. He paid witness a
bill or two in Stamps-at one time a-
bill OF $500 in one cent stamps and
another time a bill OF al cents In stamps
the denomination OF which he did not
remember.
Mr.. John Mier was called, and testi-
fed that on the morning OF April 2Sth
between the hours OF IL a. m. and Il
m. Mr.. Andrews entered the Diamond
Saloon and paid for drinks in postage
stamps. He went out with 20 cents
owing 10 him. The stamps were sold
at their face value.
Mr.. VIM. BonitZ, of the Bonitz House,
testified that Mr.. Andrews stopped at
his hotel, and got lodging and break
fast and paid him one dollar in stamps
at their face value. He tore OF fifty
cents worth OF the stamps and handed
them 10 Mr.. Andrews but at his request
they were placed in an envelope and
Kept for him till next morning, when
they were given 10 Mr.. Andrews.
DR.. VIM. II. Green testified that Mr.
Andrews owed him a bill OF 50 co. and
during the later part Of April paid him
in stamps, but at their face value
Mr.. Andrews, the defendant, was
sworn and testified that he was ap-
pointed postmaster at Pecan August 2.
1898. He admitted that he had disposed
or stamps TO the Diamond Saloon, TO
DR.. w. II. Green, Mr. Charles Keen
and Mr.. VIM. Bonitz but they were his
property and not the governments;
that the stamps were received in the
mail from all parts OF the United States
IN the course or his private business
as nurseryman. He was corroboratexi
by his father who testified as a witness
for the defence
MeSsrs. X. NJ. Wescott and NJ c. Ben
son We're sworn as character witnesses
for the defence. Both testified 10 tho
good character Of Mr.. Andrews.
After the testimony had been con-
cluded, the Hon. John ID. Bellamy
asked the court to discharge Mr.. An
drews. as there was no evidence to-
show that he had illegally disposed or
stamps by selling them at less than
their face value.
Commissioner Collier reserved his de-
clslon until p. m., at which time he.
discharged the defendant, holding that
the evidence was not sufficient 10 bind
him over TO the United States court.
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An Appeal TO the Public for Aid by
Congressman Hawlcy

Washington, July 12.-Representativ
r. B. Hawley, of Texas, who is now in
Washington, today made public the fol-
lowing statement with reference to the
flood situation in that state:
The disaster which has overtaken
the communities in southern Texas is
without parallel in our country. At
some points the precipitation was three
and half feet in sixty hours, result
ing in a flood Of enormous proportions.
covering an area of many square miles
to depth Of from five to twenty feet,
and loss of from twenty-five to forty
million dollars.
mo less than twenty populous towns
have been inundated, as we'll as thou
sands of we'll established and we'll or
dered farms, which, today, are in a
complete state of desolation. Practi-
cally every work animal, every milk
cow, together with all stock cattle and
every prestige of vegetation have been
swept away, leaving the country COM
pletely devastated. Within the infiu-
ence Of this awful disaster resided over
100000 people, almost half Of whom
are in a state of helplessness today,
except as they may be provided by
those who are generous and able to as
THE whole state Of Texas is alive
to the situation, and is doing it's ut
most to relieve the suffering. 1t is
however, impossible for the state alone
within the time necessary to succor
these people, to come to their relief
when the great Johnstown flood
occurred Pennsylvania could have cas-
lily taken care of their own if given
time, but as time was, as il is now
the essential factor, they were obliged
to appeal to a generous public in every
part of the union, and from every
quarter the relief was immediate on
a scale commensurate with the dis
aster.
ITO this republic the flood district
of Texas appeals today to supply the
necessities Of life until the horrors of
the flood shall have passed and the
people shall be in a, position to again
address themselves to the task Of re-
establishing their homes.
For this purpose it is urged through
the pass, to the different commercial
authorities of every city OF the union
that this appeal be answered.
For the distribution of this relief
a system is being organized through
out the flooded district Immediately un-
der direction Of the governor of Texas,
to whom ALI contributions should be
addressed at Austin, Texas, and under
whose care every dollar will be judi
ciously and effectively expended
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he baptist Young Peoples Union

Richmond, Va, July 12.-The cOnven-
ton of the Young Peoples Baptist Un-
ion of the United States and Canada
will meet in the exposition grounds .au-
ditorium tomorrow morning. Delegates
are pouring into the city on special and
regular trains and an unusually large
crowd is expected.
The morning session of the convention
tomorrow will be devoted principally to
speeches of welcome and responses
thereto and at the afternoon session the
annual reports will be submitted.
The arrangements for taking care of
the visitors are very complete. Bevies
of youny ladies from the reception COM
mfttee meet each train as it comes in
and escorted the visitors to general
headquarters, from which point they
are assigned to their quarters, where
they make themselves at home. Each
member of the committee wears a neat
white cap, and hundreds of little boys,
wearing the same style of headgear
act the part of pages and make them
selves very useful in escorting the visi-
tors to their boarding places. Tonight
at the auditorium, the Resurrection"
was rendered by 700 voices.
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The Corporations Of the state
(Special to The Messenger

Raleigh, N. c., July 1.-THE state
auditor reports that SS8 corporations
have been reported by sheriffs in the
state, but that only 1876 of these have
reported to him, giving in S1,25S shares
under 500 in value and 1856 over that
sum, the number of shares reported
without value being 26,O12. The num-
ber owned by North Carolina resi-
dents is 14s,6S1, and by non-residents
57,21S. The value of shares reported to
the auditor averages s75 and the value
of the 205,399 is therefore SIS, 343 O00
The governor appoints Lawrence s.
Holt, of Alamance, a director of the
North Carolina railway.
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! Floating Wreck

Captain Mehaffuy, of the American
schooner Samuel B. Hubbard, which
arrived here yesterday from New York,
reports that on Tuesday twelve miles
northeast half north from Frying Pan
Shoals lightship, he passed a wreck
floating Immediately in the track OF
vessels bound south and north. The
wreck appeared to be a two masted
schooner but he saw no name on her.
She is in dangerous position TO pass
ing vessels.
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The steamer Frank Seasons. which
the Cape Fear Transportation Compa-
nay sold a day or SO ago to Mr.. Marx
Moses, of Georgetown, s. c., was
towed down the river yesterday by
the tug Marion, Captain E. D. Will
liams. The Marion will take her TO
the Georgetown bar and she will then
steam her way to Georgetown. Mr.
Moses is to use her as a freight boat.
Captain S. T. Daggett, of Georgetown,
is TO be in command Of the Seasons
He came here and is on the Seasons.
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writes: II suffered from piles seven or
eight years. No remedy gave me relief
until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
less than a box Of which permanently
cured me-" Soothing, healing. perfect
ly harmless. Beware Of counterfeits.
r. r. Beliamy.
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Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh, N. c., July IL.
Rev. DR.. r. II. Leak, who though
a preacher, has for years been negro
leader in politics, was asked today
what was the attitude of his race to-
ward the amendment to the constltu-
ton limiting the negro franchise he
replied: THE negroes are not caring
much about it. In fact, I can say they
care very little. The amendment will
be ratified by heavy majority, 10000
or more"
At the annual meeting of the Wake
county Farmers Alliance yesterday
only four sub-alliances were represent
ed. Once there were nearly sixty sub
alliances in this county kt that time
the number of white alliance men in
the state was los, 900. Now it is pare
ly $500, and there are no negro al
liances as far as can be ascertalned.
No reports of the strength Of the white
alliance are now given to the public.
f. L. Daughtridge, of Rocky Mount,
who has a herd of about siXty-fve cat
tie, has lost fourteen by the splenic
fever. 1t killed six last autumn and in
the past two weeks has killed eight.
He came here today to see the state
veterinarian, DR.. Cooper Curtice, who
left at once for Rocky Mount. The
most urgent requests are made by the
agricultural department that it be
promptly informed Of any sickness
among cattle. Until today Mr.. Daugh-
fridge had never made any report.
It was announced last evening that
the body of Mrs. A. @. Holiday would
be taken to Virginia for burial At
late hour it was decided that the burial
should take place here. The funeral
was held this afternoon from Christ
church. Mrs. Holiday was a lady of
rare grace and charm of character and
person, and her death is a severe blow.
AT Christ church this morning Miss
Annie Busbee, daughter of F. II. Bus
bee, Esq, was married to Mr. Robert
Thompson, eldest son OF ex-Mayor AL
fred w. Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson left at once for New York
and sail Saturday for Bremen, Ger
many, where the groom is engaged in
business.
AT Christ church this evening there
were special services in celebration of
the twenty-f1fth anniversary of the
rectorate of Rev. DR.. M M. Marshall.
Several other Episcopal clergymen par
ticipated in the services
At Sunday school institute of the
negro M. E. church here today the
"Jim Crow car and the constitutional
amendment limiting the negro franchise
were discussed, the point being wheth-
er the first humiliated the negro and
the second discouraged or encouraged
him. The point was made that the
amendment would necessarily stimu-
late negro education.
Judge Fred. Moore in the superior
court here, in sentencing a number of
young criminals to long terms said the
need of reformatory is grave. The
fusion board of penitentiary directors
said they would establish one at the
"Anson" farm, but there the matter
ended.
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To Hold n National Currency COnven.

Richmond, Va, July 12.-Mr. E. v.
Smalley, general secretary of the Ma
tional Sound Money League, was in
Richmond today consulting with a
number of gold standard men with ref
erence to holding a national currency
convention in this city at some date in
October next.
The president of the league is the
Hon ]. Sterling Morton, of Nebraska.
who was secretary Of agriculture in
Clevelands cabinet. The chairman of
the executive committee is NJ. E In
gals, president of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. The vice president for
Virginia is William L. Royal, of this
city. 1t is stated that a local commit
tee composed of prominent Richmond
men OF both parties will be organized
to take charge of the arrangement for
the convention and of the invitations
to speakers.
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A diseased stomach surely under
mines health. It dulls the brain, kills
energy, destroys the nervous system,
and predisposes to insanity and fatal
diseases. All dyspeptic troubles are
quickly cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. It has cured thousa rds Of cases
and is curing them every day It's in
gradients are such that Il can't help
curing. r. r. Bellamy.
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An Epidemic OF DfarrAo

Mr.. A. Sanders. writing from Cocoa
NUT Grove Fla. says there has heer
quite an epidemic OF diarrhoea ,hasa
de had a severe attack and was curea
by four doses of Chamberlain. go
choiera and Diarrhoea Rem.dv I,
says ne also recommended II to o,,a,s
and they say it il the he.t .. ons
lamy. ' 1' BEL
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Something Fine 1t Fishing

A merry sextette Of the pen wielders
now at Carolina beach went a-fishine
yesterday and made a large catch. put
ting to the blush many of the expert
anglers. The party consisted of Mr.
r. NJ. Phillips, Of The Greensboro TeIe-
gram; Mr.. ]. ]. Farriss, OF The High
Point Enterprise; Mr. c. p. Sapp, of
The Raleigh News and Observer; Mr..
]. ]. Stone, Of The Greensboro Tele-
gram; DR.. W. j. Bradshaw and Mr.
Boon, and they landed about 200 fish.
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permanently. They lend gentle assist
ance to nature, causing no pains or
weakness, permanently curing consti-
patton and liver ailments. r. r. Bel
lamy
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Gun-shot wounds and powder-burns.
cuts, bruises. sprains, wounds from
RUSTY nails, insect stings and ivy pois-
oning-quickly healed by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Positively prevents
blood poisoning. Beware of counter
feits. ''DeWitt's is safe and sure. q. r.
Beliamy.
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the s"Jim Crows Car Law
and the Franchise LimftattOn-MOre
Splenic Fever Among gCattle-Thomps
sonsBushee Marriage
The record-union., 1899-08-10

The Ceremonies to Take Place on
Summit Of Pixies Peak.

SUMMIT Pixies pixies Peak, COLI,
Aug. 9.-The first installment of Cryp
tic Masons arrived on the summit of
Pixies Peak this morning on four spec
ial trains of the Cog road. Initiatory
services We're held in the southern
rooms of the Cog depot, which had been
especially reserved for the purpose To-
morrow further services follow, first by
three sunrise trains from ManitOu to
the summit, then by other special trains
following fast upon each other to wit
ness the ceremonies of the Crypt" for
which, upon one of the great solid
rocks of ages, upon the northern end
of the peak just off the Cog road, the
crypt has been prepared, into which
will be placed the records, which no
hand of man will ever desecrate. and
upon which the sun will rise and set
for centuries to come, the hurricanes
upon the cliff will blow continuously
but never rock, and future ages will
hook upon and view with awe and Won
der, but dare not touch.