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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
CUBANs WARMLY RECEIVED.
MCMILLAN NOT SURPRISED.
Has Long Known Pingree Had Gone
Over to AIGer.

MANCHESTER, MASS, June 24-Sena-
tor James Mcmillan, of Michigan, who
is staying here, said to-day that the new
phase in the senatorial contest in his
State was not a surprise. Said Senator
Mcmillan:
Il have known for a long time that
Governor Pingree had gone over to the
Alger faction. l believe a combination
of industries a good thing. which has
already been proved by the fact that
wages have gone up greatly since the
combinations have been formed. The
prices of material have advanced and
the general condition Of the country has
much improved Through these the in
corporators will reap larger dividends
later on. But do not speak Of combina-
tons in the nature Of a trust"
Senator Mcmillan said he was opposed
to the election OF United states senators
by direct vote Of the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
A Word TO Poets.
Narper's Round Tablet

Narper's Round Tablet
The object sought In modern verse.
Where poets thought and art are blend
ing,
Is something musical and terse
That leads up TO a happy ending.
The poet writes for fame to-day
He is not bound by sordid fetter-
And here On passing) let me say
The less he writes so much the better
Tell all the world, It will believe,
That with poetic fire you're smitten,
But do not write, and men Will grieve
For verses that you might have written
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
AGREEMENT AT CLEVELAND.
street-Cnrs VIII Probably Run as
Usual To-day.

CLEVELAND, O., June 4.-An agree
ment between the Big Consolidated Street
Railway Company and its striking en-
ployees was reached this evening, and
cars will probably be running on all the
lines, as usual, tomorrow morning.
The agreement provides for the hear
ing Of grievances and a resort TO arbitra-
ton in case the men and the company
cannot agree. and it also provides for the
reinstatement of practically 50 per cent.
of the Old men at once, the remainder,
except those who have been guilty of
violence. being placed on the waiting list.
President Everett said cars would be
started in the morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
TroODs for MANILA,

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2f-The United
States transport Sheridan sailed to-day,
with troops for Manila. She carried 1,Oi2
armed men and sixty-four officers. The
transport Valencia is expected to sail to-
morrow, with some additional companies
Of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. The Penn
sylyania will carry the Twenty-ffth In
fantry. but her sailing day has not been
announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
MAIL-POUCH STOLEN.
Large Amount in Bank Remittance
Taken TherefrOm.

CORDELE, GA, June 2i.-The north
bound mail-pouch was stolen last night
from the Union Depot after the post
master had delivered it 10 the railroad
authorities The pouch was found So .
branch about a quarter Of a mile from
the depot this morning. II was cut open
The Peoples Bank had remittances ami
collection checks in the bag aggregatirs
$3.50. The wright and Wesioskv Bank
ing Company had $500 of collections n q
remittances in il. The Peoples Bank
recovered all Of It's check remittanccs 70
New York but the Wright and WeslosW
Banking Company recovered none Of
theirs There IS no clue 20 the robbers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
khnIifa i'm q Tight Place.

CAIRO. June 24-Deserters who have
reached the British lines say the Kha-
liza is confined in narrow valley by the
Tagalas. a friendly body of tribesmen.
The latter claim to have killed 500 OF the
Khalifas followers during the recent en-
gagement. 1t is not thought likely the
Tagalas will be able TO capture the Kha-
lifa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WILHELM WAS INvINCInLE.
As Result Lancaster Defeated
NewarIc With the Utmost Ease.

LANCASTER, PA. June a.-(Special.)-
Wilhelm was inyincible to-day, being
faced by only thirty-one men. His sup
port was perfect. The work OF Wente and
Schaub was splendid. Donovan pitched
good bali until the ninth. when he was
pounded for ten safe drives and nine runs.
fourteen men coming 10 the bat. Score:
LANCASTER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Customs Receipts at Habana.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Acting Sec
rotary of War MeiklejOhn announced to-
day that the customs receipts at Habana
for the week ending June 18th exceed
those of any previous week of 1899 by
So 900. The receipts for the week named
were S262 Cf3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Russians Killed by Manchus.

SHANGHAI. June 2L-The Daily News,
of this place, publishes a dispatch from
New Chwang. saying two Russian engi-
neers and ten COssacks have been killed
BY brgands near Kirin. Manchuria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
To Take HoIIeben's Place.

BERLIN. June 2i-The North German
Gazette announces that DR.. Mumm Won
Schwarzenstein. Minister TO LuXemberg,
has been appointed 10 replace Dr, Npn
HolIeben. the German Ambassador to the
United States, during the latter's two
months absence from Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
yNeII-Knoyvn Lady Dead.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June "a
CSpecial)-Mrs Ann D. Livingston,
well-known lady of the city. died TINS
evening. She was native OF New YORK
hut had lived here for a number Of years.
Her husband Mr.. William Livingston,
survives her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
To stop Filipino Supplies.

WASHINGTON, June 2L-The gunboat
Concord has sailed from HongkOng for
Lingayen, on the northwest coast Of
Luzon, for patrol duty. IL supplies are
being furnished they probably are landed
in this bay, from which easy excess could
be had to the interior Of the island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
FUNERAL OF MIR. PLANT.
The Interment 20 he Made NJ Bran
ford, Conn.

NEW YORK, June 2L-The funeral SER
vices In New York OF the late Henry b
Plant. the founder Of the Plant System
Of railroads, will be held in his late home
on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock Dr.
George Smythe, OF East orange. w.I OFF,
ciate. The body will be taken 20 Bran-ori
Conn. Mr.. Plants birthplace soon llief
10 O'Clock on Tuesday morning Another
funeral service will be held in that eng
on Tuesday afternoon. and the lntermel
will be in the family plot at that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Disturbances I'm Spain.

MADRID, June 2L-The anti-budget de-
monstrations are increasing, and gem
darmes have been obliged TO intervene in
several provinces. The project has pro-
hibited a meeting which was proposed to
be held in Madrid this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
The Newark ut Valparaiso.

WASHINGTON. June 2L-The Newark,
which was.sent around Cape Horn. with
the Intention OF her being dispatched TO
Owin0 10 the clearing up of the Samoan
situation. it is not likely she will be or
dered there now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
The New Orleans to Help Celebrate.

WASHINGTON. June 2L-Orders have
been issued by the Navy Department for
the cruiser New Orleans TO remain at
New London Conn.,. saturday ana sun
dav I'm order TO participate in a local cell
obration. at the conclusion Of which the
vessel will proceed to Newport.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Bicycle Record Broken.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS, June 4.-Ed-
die McDuh broke the quarter-and-a-hal
mile record in a mile exhibition ride at
Buttonwood Park this afternoon, cutting
the quarter 20 of a second and tho half
40 of a second. His time for the mile was
1874 3D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Out.
Detroit Free Press.)

Papa" said little Tommy to his father.
who Is a ward politician, teacher told US
TO find out why the horse is not in such
demand as he used 10 be. Why is III"
Lost his pull"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Fruit and Vegetable Corner.

CHICAGO. June 2L-The reports that
Armour & Co. and one or two big fruit
handling concerns are I'm combination 10
control all the fruit and early vegetable
trade ot the country, were vigorously de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

run on his side by sacrifice. Attendance,
1000. Score: X. II, r.,
Brooklyn 80. 30 0 0 90 II b
Batteries Griffith and Donahue; Nc
James and Farrell.
Umpires: Messrs. Gaffney and Manas-
sau. Time. hour and 20 minutes.
NEW YORK, I; CLEVELAND. 2.
CLEVELAND. o., June 2i-The visit
ors hit OPPORTUNITY and, ran the bases
when they did hit. Therefore they had
an easy victory Attendance, zoo, u =
Cleveland =. ....oOOooo1o1-2 u z
New York ......0 032 - III q
Batteries: Knepper aud Schrecosost'
Carrick and Warner.
Umpires: Messrs Smith ana AncteWs'
Time / hour and 80 minutes.
PHILADELPHIA. 4; ST. LOUIS, g.
ST. LOUIS. MO-, June &-Flek
scratch gave the Phlles a victory over
the Perfectos to-day. ST. Louis had seve-
raj chances TO win. but failed 10 ihahe
the best Of her opportunities. At re =,
81. Louis .........O1 0002O00-S 0
Philadelphia =. ...O001010 "a !
batteries: Young and O'Connor; Dona-
hue and Douglas. ~
Tmpires: Messrs. Emslle and Melon
aid.
WASHINGTON, June A.-Washington-
Louisville. Pittsburg- Boston. ana Clhclh-
natl Baltimore games postponed on
count OF rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
EIGHT PEOPLE INJURED.
Wreck in Pennsylvaniu-Miss Knapp,
Of Washington, May Die.

BUTLER, PA, June 2i-Eight people
were injured-one perhaps fatally-in a
wreck Of local connecting train on the
Pittsburg and Western railroad at Rem
frew, seven miles below Butler and
thirty-two miles north of Pittsburg to-
day. Miss Molly Knapp, Of Washington.
ID. c., sustained spinal injuries and was
hurt internally and may not recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Death in ROnnOkc.

ROANOKE. VA. June 24-(Special.)-
Mrs. y. Il. Britt died to-day at the resi-
dence Of her husband, after lingering
illness. The funeral will take place to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
A Dissertation.
Washington Starr

wv dSHIIIBIUI SluT.J
How big was that sea serpent, and
what did he look like?" oh" answered
the seaside journalist dreamily, "he was
about column long and had a fierce
looking display head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
WON on ITS NEW GROUNDS.
Celebrated the Occasion
with N Victory Over Paterson.

ALLENTOWN, PA. June 24-(Special)
Allentown opened its new grounds to-day
with 100 people present. The local team
slugged the ball hard. and Switzer was
knocked out Of the box in the seventh
inning. e....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Leave. Miami for Ohio University.

OXFORD. o., June 4.-President w. O.
Thompson, Of Miami University. has an
nounced that he will resign, to become
president OF the Ohio State University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
II Roincd Mt Wilkcsbarre.

WII.KESBARRE. PA. June 2-(Spe-
clal.) 1.-THE Wilkesbarre-Scranton game
vCas postponed on account OF ram.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago Defeats the Lenders-Score,
, To- z.

CHICAGO. June A-For eight innings
to-day Griffith held the leaders down to
two singles, and, with perfect support.
allowed but ono man 10 reach second
They fell on him for two singles and a
double in the ninth, tying the score that
the locals had made on the visitors poor
fielding. -Dopahue scored the winning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Summary: Homo run-Snyder. TWO
base hit-Garvin. First base on errors
Reading, /. Bases on balls-Oh Bishop.
2: of Garvin, 2. Left on bases-Rich-
mond. 6. Reading, 7. Struck out-By Car
vim s. Double piays-Snyder TO Drauby;
Cockman 10 Drauby. Time Of camel
hour and 30 minutes. Umpre-Mr. Fox.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Book and Job Printing neatly executed
Ut the Dispatch Printing House. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JUNE "a.

(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Barden Tower, New Orleans.
Steamer j. j. Murphy, Providence.
Steamer Incharran, Tyne.
Steamer Albano, New York.
Schooner George r. Walcott. Ports
mouth.
Schooner Daylight, Washington.
Schooner George T.. Davenport, Boston.
SAILED.
Steamer City of Everett, Boston.
Steamer Barden Tower, Glasgow.
Schooner Goodwin Stoddard, Key West
Barge Oakland. Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT. JUNE "a, 1899
(By telegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy, Balti-
more: passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Accomack, Thompson, Nor
folk: passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy, Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
steamship Accomack, Thompson. Nor
iolk; passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
SCORE BY INNINGS.
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lancaster ....... .....".O04100O0%14
Newark ........ .......OO 100000 o.
Summary: Earned runs-Lancaster l.
Two-base hits-Leidy, Buttermore, Har-
dcsty. Three-base hits-Schaup, Wliheim'
left on bases-LancasteT, Z; Newark, t.
Struck out-Wilhelm, schefiier. Donovan
Stroh. Double play-Klopf to Thornton:
First base on errors-Lancaster :. tlrsi
base on balls-OH Donovan, 4. raised
b9lIs-Stroh. .. Umpire-Mr. Moran.
Time-1 hour and 90 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
OUTRAGEs IN CUBA.
Negroes in American Uniforms Rifle
Plantation.

HABANA, June 24-Advices from Guam
ajay, say that two negroes, wearing
American uniforms, visited the San Fran
cisco plantation early in the morning
and after ordering the owner 10 open his
door and gaining admission, on the pre-
tence that they We're soldiers under or
ders to search his house. they departed,
taking with them fifteen bales OF to-
bacco, in a wagon, together with all the
money and Jewelry they could find. Be
fore leaving they threatened TO return
and murder the owner and burn the plan
tation building, in case they were mo-
Tested.
CUBANS WARMLY RECEIVED.
Ambrose Diaz, a sergeant Of the Cuban
army, with a companion, made a demand
upon PanchO Ileno, owner OF the planta-
ton Pharmacy, for money. Ileno refused
to comply with the demand and i'm the
struggle which followed cut DiaZ with
machete and shot his companion. Ilenos
wife died from the shock Occasioned by
the assault upon her husband
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
SCORE BY INNINGS.
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Summary: Two-base hits-Josspn - 20.
hanty. Ladd C). and Pabst I,hTee-Dase
stimmcl. and Laid. Home-run-Smith.
stolen bases Mcintyre. Henry Sl, JOSEPH
peehanty q, Byers Moss ssh. P96S' st 9na
T rnei 10 off Swltzer. 3; off Long, l. Hit
Ivy pitched baIls-McIntyre, T. Delehanty,
smith. and Joseph Delehanty C9: Struck 81;
omfNBv Stimmei 2; by Switzer, !; by
Long. !. Left on bases-Allentown,, ~; "a "a
AR Henderson. Time Of game hours
and 4 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Washington at Louisville.
Baltimore at Cincinnati.
brooklyn at Chicago.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-09-20
Good Citizens for Sumpter.

Z. n. Neil returned a few days since
from Portland. and the .lrst thing he did on
his arrival here MAS 10 Buys lot On North
street and let the contract TO JACK Hazel
wood ior the erection ol cottage. his
cottage will be occupied BY Mr.. Neil'S son
and his family, consisting OF his wife ana
,No children, while the elder Mr.. Neil and
wife viii live over the store now being
built on the corner OF Granite and NM
streets. Instead of putting in stock OF
general merchandise, as was originally
intended, they will deal in clothing. gents
furnishing goods, boots and shoes. The
business will be conducted under the name
Of the Neil Mercantile Company.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-09-20
Engagement Extraordinary.

HYDE Gowan, The Wizard Of the
Banjo" acknowledged as Americas $
greatest exponent Of the instrument, as.
sisted by leading local talent. will appear
at Healy's hall, Saturday evening, Sep.
tember %. Admission fifty cents; children
twenty-five cents. -
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-09-20

on this job. but the ground was not ready
for them. The building will be erected on
the south half Of his lot, where the barber
shop and telephone Office now stand.
These buildings will be moved of at once,
work beginning, perhaps, today. The
frame building now occupied by the
Basche Hardware company will remain
where il is and be used for a Storeroom
and warehouse. The telephone office will
be moved to this building temporarily, but
will occupy elegant quarters on the second
floor OF the brick block when II is finished.
Produce Hauled From 20 to 100 Miles.
i Every few days some farmer from the
famous Grand Ronde valley drives into
town with a wagon load ofvegetables and
fruits, which he always readily disposes
Of here for q good price. They say Stump.
ter is the best market for farm produce in
eastern Oregon. But how the farmer
can haul this stuff from 70 to 100 miles at
a profit, II his time and that of his team Is
worth anything, Is a question which THE
MINER cnn not satisfactorily answer.
One thing is certain, however, that, hav.
ing direct rail connection. there is some
thing wrong with the rates when farmer
will haul his products that distance In a
wagon, rather than ship by rail. II the
rates are prohihitory, the railroad tompa.
nies lose on the deal, as well as the pro.
ducer. Fortunately this transportation
problem car be solved "by hand" how.
ever. and so the monopoly doesn't mo.
nopolize.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-09-20
Basehs's Brick Block.

Claude G.. Basche has let the contract
for the stone foundation tor his brick
block, IS by 100 feet, two stories high, to
Contractor Hotel. The stone masons
arrived in Sump,er Tuesday 10 90 to work
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-09-20
BIG DEAL I'm ~-~-
REALTY.
". c. CALDER BUYS THE CORNER
WHERE HIS STORE NOW IS.
]. W. Seriber will Build there a Two
Story Brick Bloek-Frame Building to
be Moved to the East at Onee-Bank on
the First Floor Of the Block, Club Rooms
up Stairs.

In its results and influence on the bust
ness conditions of Sumpter, the real estate
transaction which was tonSummated
few DAYS since. the transfer OF the prop
erty at the northeast corner Of Grant,,
and Center streets, from Mrs. b. Duck
worth to W.. C. Calder, was one OF. II moi
the, most important which has yet beer
made IN the town. The lot has a so.too,
frontage on Granite street and runs back
100 feet on Center. The store building
now occupied by Mr.. Calder is on the
corner half OF the lot.
The property sold for s,,Ioo. and over
$4,000 worth Of improvements will be
made thereon, work to begin Immediately
The storeroom proper, which is IS by &c
ieet. will be moved onto the east halt OF
the lot. It is iseXpected tiit the contract
for this portion OF the work will be let to-
dav. An addition forty feet in length will
he built on to the rear OF the store. The
warehouse. IS by 10 feet, viii remain
where il now stands. on the rear OF the
west half Of the lot. All of this viii he
occupied by Mr.. CaIder's general mer'
,haniise business. A handsome plate
glass front will be put in the store. These
improvements alone will cost more than
- 200. no / 2, s-s > \ = lAs. @,
On thee corner, where the store nov
stands, a two.story brick building, 2s by
10 teet. will be erected BY J. w. Scriber
Of La Grande. There arose some dlfil'
Guilty about securing lease OF the prop
er,v across the street, on which he origin
aIiv intended to build. so some private
arrangement between himself and Mr..
Calder was reached regarding the pur'
chase OF this property. Was G. .
The brick block will be a handsome
one, costing not less than $1,000, the
plans TOT which THE MINER has not yet
seen. Work viii begin as soon as the
I,ame building is moved from the site.
The ground floor Of this brick block will
| { occupied by Mr.. Scriber as banking
house. to be called the First Bank Of
\ Impter. as was stated in this paper last
week. - fhft -. i .,.
The second story will be handsomely
h,ted up for social club rooms, which In
s,i,ution will soon be organized here
EVERY one recognizes the need OF such q
place here, where residents can spend
,nrir leisure time and visitors can be prop
erly entertained.
All of this will be accomplished just as
speedily as men and money and enterprise
can do il.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-29
OTIS REPORTS ON J0Lo.
Two BattaIions of the Twenty-third
Regiment Are in PossessfOn-
Insurgents FaIsehOOds.

WASHINGTON. May 2s-The war de-
partment to-day made public the following
dispatch from General Otis. commanding
at Manila:
Manila. May 2S.-Two battalions Tween
ty-third infantry in quiet possession Jolo.
Spanish troops withdrawn from Fam
boanga after battle with insurgents with
severe loss to the latter. Spanish loss nine
killed, twenty-seven wounded, among whom
Commanding General Montero: died from
wounds buried here yesterday. Insurgents
used rifles, artillery and ammunition cap
tured from gunboats, expending major part
of ammunition. Conference followed be-
tween General Rios, who went from Manila
10 withdraw troops anad insurgents. Lat
ter stated 10 him would not oppose land
ing Americans, but would accept conditions
in LuZon. Spanish troops withdrawn now
here depart for Spain tomorrow.
Feeble attack by insurgents on inhab-
tants southeast portion Negros necessi-
tated sending battalion troops from Ma
Mia there. Will soon restore.
''lnsurgent falsehoods circulated in south
ern islands of overwhelming insurgent vic
tories in LuZon keep up excitement in that
section among the more Ignorant classes,
although intelligent people know Ameri-
can army have never met reverse and they
call for United States protection.
Have turned over to navy for use on
coast southern islands number of purchased
Spanish gunboats, from which excellent
results expected"