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New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
MOUNT VERNON REPUBLICAN,.
AN ASSESSOR AND THREE OUT OF FIVE
ALDERMEN ELECTED BY THE oPPo-
S1TION TO MAYOR FISKE

~.
The Republicans of Mount Vernon won a victory
yesterday, after one OF the most exciting municipal
campaigns ever held in the city The tickets were
headed by John E. Marshall Republican and
Richard Seder. Democrat. for the office OF AS
Mr.. Marshall carried four OF the Ave
wards. receiving 1,723 votes to 1853 for Mr. Seder
giving a Republican plurality OF 100. Tile Repub-
licans also elect three out OF five Aldermen
For Aldermen. Jesse Holdredge defeated j. j.
Dollard Democrat in the First Ward by plural
ity In the Second Ward c. f. Merrill Democrat.
won Harry Badenhausen by 25 plurality J.
Mortimer Bell Republican. defeated Marmaduke
Fourth Ward. which is heavily Democratic. Clar-
ence Holmes reduced the plurality OF Charles
Weber, the Democratic candidate, to l3 votes. The
Fifth Ward. Chesterhil District. gave DR.. Thom-
as A. Fletcher q plurality over W. II. A. Horsfell
his Democratic opponent. The Democrats re-elect
Albert 8. jerks Supervisor IN the Fourth Ward
over George H. Brown by 1l9 votes.
The result is defeat for the administration OF
Mayor Edwin w. Fiske. who led the Democratic
fight in person. and who one year ago was elected
by more than 600 votes. The campaign was fought
out on the street railroad. gas and taxation issues
candidates favored franchises for the new West
chester Gas and Coke Company. and the New-York
Westchester and Connecticut Traction Company
which Is rival OF the Union Railroad
This meant that the beautiful macadam and as
phaIt streets for which Mount-Vernon Is noted
would have to be torn up. and many people voted
against the Democratic ticket on this account The
Fiske administration was also accused OF extrava-
gance, although tho taxes lower this year tina
last.
One of the most surprising features Of the con-
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC CABLE.

London. May 1s.-It is learned on undoubted au-
thority that the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach is responsible for the mig
gardy financial support offered by the Imperial
Government to the Pacific cable project but that
the High Commissioner OF Canada, Baron Strath-
coma and Mount Royal and the other interested
agents general apparently satisfied. from the
developments OF the last few days that the Secre-
tary of State for the Colonies. Joseph Chamberlain
who is prepared to do far toward fostering
the scheme than some OF his colleagues. will uti-
mately prevail OF the home Government to con-
tribute considerable portion of the capital re-
qured for expenditure In establishing the projected
cable
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
EVACUATION BY SPANISH TROOPS.

Madrid May 16.-General Rios. In command
OF the Spanish troops remaining In the Philip
pine Islands, has sent a dispatch to the war
Cfce here, announcing that he has entered into
an agreement with Major-General Otis for an
Immediate Spanish evacuation Of zamooanga
and Jolo Consequently, the dispatch adds, the
steamer Leon XIII has started with American
troops, who will occupy Jolo and render honors
to the Spanish flag the departure of the
Spanish troops.
The Leon XIII will proceed from Jolo to Fam
boanga where the vessel will be met by Cen
eral Rios with the steamers Porto Rico and
Uranus The Spanish general will superintend
the evacuation. The dispatch further says the
Americans will not occupy Zamboanga.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
ADVANCING ON SAN ISIDRO.
LAwroN's FORCE CHECKED BY A STORM
ARRIVAL, OF THE CHARLESTON.


Manila. May 16-General Lawton's advanced
force has left San Miguel and is moving IN the
d,rect,on Of San Isidro. rainstorm impeded
the progress Of the troops and severed the ine
of communication when the force was wi'hih
seven miles of its destination.
The United States cruiser Charleston mas ar
rived here from Hong Kong. She toucheo at
Apart, communicating with the uniteo states
gunboat Concord. stationed at the mouth OF the
harbor. Some native archers shot arrows at the
Concords boat which was sent ashore and no
further attempt to land was made Inc
Charleston also spoke the United States gun
boat Wheeling at Lngayan. All was quiet
there.
Messe. Carrick and Holmes the American
and British civilians captured at the Calumpit
rice mill, have been released by the rebel GEN
oral Luna. who saw them through his lines with
geveral Englishmen. who received forty-eight
hours notice to leave rebel territory
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
AG1I1NALDo's REPORTED PLANS.

Iondon Nav 16-The Filipino Junta here
savs that on receipt of the news saying all for
e,oners had been ordered from the Filipino lines
o message OF inquiry was sent to Aguinaldo.
uho ren,,ed that the announcement due to
tho statements Of Mr.. Higgins, the manager Of
.ho r.uroad on his return TO Manila after sew
eral months stay in the Filipino hhes'
The Filipinos. 1t Is added. ridicule the state
ment that Agunado Is fugitive ana declare
his retirement to the Carballos Mountains Is
part OF his strategic plans. as the mountains
are almost inaccessible, are Inhabited by saw
oges who use poisoned arrows, and that II Is
absolutely Impossible for the Americans to fol-
loxp hin, there
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
BEGGARs BOTHER MIR. CARNEGIE

London, May 16.-Andrew Carnegie left London
to-day for Skibo Castle In an interview he is
quoted as saying: II am looking forward to pro-
lection In my Highland socitude from the army Of
mendcants which every hoir is importunng mo
for subscriptions TO every conceivable object. Even
were disposed to accede to these applications for
promiscuous assistance. my resources for philan-
thropy have already been fully hypothecated, and
bombardng me with further appeals Is simply
adding the postal revenue.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
WANTED TO SELL Blue DIAMOND.

APPLICATION OF MAY YoHE's HUSBAND RE-
FUSED BY COURT.
London. May ls.-Lord Francis Hope. brother OF
the Duke Of Newcastle and husband of May Yohe.
the American actress applied TO the Chancery
Court to-day for permission to sell family heir
loom, a blue diamond Weighing 44A carats. est-
mated to be worth from f7.Ooo to f25.ooo. The gem
was unique until another one was recently found
weighing 35 carats
Counsel for Lord Hope urged that the gem was
useless for ornament and that It would be wiser to
sell IL for the benefit of Lord Hopes income than
10 allow II 10 lie in banks safe for the next forty
years.
Counsel for the Duke Of Newcastle and Lady
Beatrice Lister Kaye, the eldest sister OF Lord
Hope opposed the sale, which the Court eventually
refused O
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Albany, May 1e.-Governo- Roosevelt to-da,
signed the following bills:

Albany. May 1s.-Governo- Roosevelt to-day
signed the following bills;
Mr.. Kelsey's. authorizing the Commissioners Of
the Land Office to exchange part OF the Craig COL
ony property. so.called. with the Western New
York and Pennsylvania Railway Company.
Senator Rices, revising the city charter Of Kings
ton in relation to the issuing OF public Improvement
bonds
to acquire the rights franchises and property Of
individuals and corporations exactlng toll for the
Of the turnpikes plankroads and bridges.
Mr.. Henderson's. amending the charter of Port
Chester relative 10 the operation OF street railway
companies.
Mr.. Murphy's approprating $500 for the con-
structon OF a steel bridge over the Erie Canal at
Mnden Montgomery County
Mr. Vests amending the Railroad law by giving
the Railroad Commissioners power to revoke the
certificate Of railroad corporations In Saratoga and
Washington counties who have failed TO construct
roads
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
EARTHQUAKE IN CONNECTICUT

Hartford May i6.-Hartford and other places
along the Connecticut River experienced a slght
earthquake shortly after s:f5 o'clock to-night
Residences In the elevated portion Of the city were
perceptibly shaken dishes ratified on shelves and
a rumbling noise suggestive OF heavy explosion
was distinctly heard. Reports Of like occurrence
come from Middletown. East Hampton and other
points along the river far Saybrook Al
Middletown and East Hampton many people
rushed from .heir homes thoroughly frightened
The shock was not felt In any portion OF the STATE
excepting towns along tho Connecticut River.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17

test was the defeat of Alderman James J po,,s "A
the Democratic chairman Of the Railroad Comm,s
tee Alderman Dollard has been a cha nnn,on -
the Union Railroad. and was backed by an Of ~
Trends IN the city. He also favored the New-Yorf
suburban Gas Company. His defeat is attyihutsS
TO the activity Of ex-Postmaster Clarence 81 Nc.
Clellan; the president OF the Westchester Gas ana
Coke Company who lives IN the First War6 Ara
controls many Democratic votes 'N
Mayor Fiske attributed the defeat Of the Demo-
cratic ticket to the New-York Suburban Gas Com.
pany. which. he asserts. worked 10 defeat ali ths
Democratic Aldermen except Mr. Dollard.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
DJyyER GIVEN BY GENERAL PORTER.

Paris May ls-The United States Ambassador.
General Horace Porter. gave n dinner this even
ing at which the invited guests included Count and
Countess de Castelane Count and Countess Laugier
Villars Count and Countess Torniell Mrs. Astor.
MT and Mrs Potter Palmer. Prince Cantacuzene.
Miss Grant the Duke OF ARGOS, the newly appoint
ed Spanish Minister to the United States and the
~ ArCn
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
GENERAL HERNANDEZ RELEASED.

VENEZUELAN REvoLUTIoNIsT AGAIN AT LIB
ERTY-A CHECKERED CAREER
Caracas. May 16.-General Hernandez, the ieaoer
OF the revolution OF 1898 In Venezuela who was
captured near Yurnars June IL last. has been re-
leased from captivity
General jose Manuel Hernandez an IDOL OF the
Venezuelan masses. is known as "El Mocha or
"The MaImed." owing TO the fact that ne ost 'hree
fingers IN one Of tho fights OF his checkered career
He began his military life about thirty years ago.
and has shown great personal vaior and ability
especially in his campaign against Guzman Blanco
in the early part OF 1870 Hernandez has been
wounded eighteen times. has been captured twenty
times and for years In exile In Cuba He
headed in 1898, the unsuccessful revolution against
President Andrade. which collapsed AFTER his
capture
In 1899. General Hernandez was passing through
New-York on his way to Venezuela from France
when he was arrested in a civil suit upon an order
Issued by Justice Cullen OF the Kings County Su-
preme Court. The plaintiff George, r. Uhdern',i a.i
alleged that Hernandez. at the head OF Dooy OF
revoiutionists had damaged his gold mining prop.
erty and business in Venezuela TO tho amount Oh
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
ECONOMY
AND PROTECTION

II costs $35.0 90 to wire and protect your houss
from burglars for three months
How much does Il cost you to leave servants
caretakers In the house?
How much VIII II cost you to be robbed?
We wire your house In two hour., ,,r.
without damage 10 house or furnitnr~ nmS
also inspect II weekly. """
HOLMES ELECTRIC Protective en-
Hsvemeyer Bldg, 20 CortIandt So.
OILS Brosdwsy. TAO Sixth Avenue.
or any District Telegraph once.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
CRIMES OF RUSSIAN NoBLEwou4v

ST. Petersburg. May IA trial which has caused
a great sensation here. owing to the high station
OF the prisoner. has just been concluded. The ev,
dence disclosed that the accused, Maria Msr-
shvizka, woman OF noble birth had led an a.,
traordinary career OF intrigue and crime. The
sourt found her guilty OF poisoning her lover and
ehiid and With forging documents and bills OF ex
ef nobility. 'eu Vi her utb>
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17

Count Badeni, who formed Cabinet in 1896 and
whose Ministry resigned on November 2S. 1897
comes from an Italian family. which migrated into
Poland in the sixteenth century and succeeded in
obtaining large estates. After graduating from the
Cracow University Baden entered the service Of
the State and rose rapidly in official life. 1t has
been announced In the public press that Badeni was
really descended from Italian cook and that the
family became rich with the wealth OF n famous
actress. In any case, the Badeni nobility is of re-
cent creation. the father Of the present Count hay
ing been made a noble just two years before the
birth OF the former Premier The fortune OF the
latter has been estimated at g. 500 900 In manner he
is described as being loyial and generous man
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17

POLITICIANS AMUSED AT THE MAYOR.
.RtiIs ASSERTION OF INDEPENDENCE RE-
GARDED AS A GOOD JOKE.
Politicians in the city read with interest in last
evenings newspapers the reports OF the testimony
given by Mayor Van wyck before the Maxet In
yestigetinG Committee. but they were generally
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
MSS RUSSELL SICK IN ENGLAND.

London. May flowing to the indisposition OF
Miss Annie Russell rehearsa,s for the forthcoming
London production OF THE Mysterious Mr.. Bugle''
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
BADENI ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

FORMER AUSTRIAN PREMIER TRIES TO TAKE HIS
LIFE BECAUSE OF RACETRACK LOSSES.
London. May 16-Dspatches from Vienna say II
is reported there that Count Badeni, the former
Prime Minister Of Austria recently tried 10 COM
nit suicide on account Of losses sustained on the
racecourse.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF POST ROAD ACT

In order to landing in Cuba for Its pro-
posed cable between the United States and the
island. the Commercial Gable Company OF Cuba
has decided TO accept the terms OF the Post Road
act Of Congress OF 1865 and lay It's cables under
that act. President c. II. Mackay said yesterday:
This will impose the condition that the company
must allow its cable rates for governmental mes
sages TO be fixed by the Postmaster General OF the
United States and must also allow the Govern
ment at any time to take the cable Itself on an
appraisal Of its value. We have already acquired
shore property In Havana for the landing Of our
cable In Cuba Our agents have just returned from
Havana where they have been 70 acquire these
landing rights and to arrange for the laying Oh me
and we hope to get into operation with as HUG
delay possible" r- ,
Havana II is expected that six months VIII DO
required 10 complete the work
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
TELEGRAPH LINES FOR CUBA.

Frank w. Hawley president Of the West indies
Telegraph and Cable Company. arrived in the city
yesterday.
Gables will be laid from here to Cuba soon,
said Mr.. Hawey. "and there will also soon be built
a grdiron Of telegraph and telephone lines on the
island. Cuba's facilities OF this sort are now In
adequate. ard many OF the thrifty Interior towns
have no telegraph connection with the coast. The
capital for the development OF this enterprise Is
largely New-York and European"
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
COMMITTEE REJECTS CANAL BILL.

Berlin. May 1.-THE Committee OF the Prussan
Diet has rejected the Canal bill by vote OF II
IN
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17
ACCIDENT TO THE MEADE.

STRIKES suNKEN WRECK AND COMPELLED
TO RETURN TO PONCE
Ponce Island of Porto Rico. May 16-The Uniteo
States transport Meade while leaving this port at
midnight Yesterday with the 10th Infantry on
board struck a sunken wreck outside the haroor'
which caused a serious leak and necessitated her
return. Divers are now at work examining the
extent Of the damage done to the steamer.
The Meade was formerly the American Line
steamer Berlin. She sailed from New-York on
Nav Tor San Juan de Porto Rico with 2z7 re-
cruts for the 9Th Artillery. 5th Cavalry and hth
Infantry
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17

The testimony at yesterdays session is printed
In full in Part III Of this issue.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-17

csptsb,e uncsaon that His Honor related now ~
had sent for Hess, made him CornmisSone'
and then sent him promptly to headousrts" %
hold a meeting with Commissioners YORK ano
Sexton for the purpose Of oustins the Ch'ei OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
FINANCIAL.

J. I. G.. ss.75 and sl1.5O; packages, T. r. Z:
c.. 1918 and s.: package, x. J. NJ a. a.
package C. W. T., $3.50; package, "
s. W.. 81; package. |. l., SO .: pa acH-
aye. w. l.. w, $685. l paeEage. w e. H.:
$50; 2 packages. J. 7. H.. $3.50 ana ~ ~
1 package, :. H. c., $3.50; l package
G.. r.. So | package. c. A. 81. S2,iV;
package. F. J. s., s.; package, a. I. b.
$40; / package. r. l.. Loose. Sz'oV. g
w. B. Palmer packages, A: H. =,
81 and $3.50; packages, w. A: H., %;So
S.75. 1915. and 81 rs; l package. w. N; W.
SIS: l package. j. p. C.. $50; / package.
n. r. s., S725; package, T. A. g. $l2.-oi
5 packages. c. c., sl2.25. SIT. 81, =; %, ana
81; 10 packages, ID. ". I. & s, S2S S.e e1
ST. SIS. S.io. S. $50. s., $3.50, and $50;
packages, T. j., $3.50. $780, NIo. S-O'
L. 3. vsughan-S packages. G; ". T.,
IS. s3iO and $3.50; package Z; ID; ~ a.
S. 80. s.. and 81; packages, r. G. p. see5'
$. and $40; 4 packages, o. B. B., 50 g.
S.7O. $40, and $3.50; 2 packages J. \: L.;
s. NJ and $50; l package, NJ, NJ. $50
package, ]. s. H, $50; packages, o. u
McG.. SIS. T25. and $3.50; l package. -, -:
G.. SO: 2 packages, S. w, $50 ana sS'i "
4 packages. w. b. b., $3.50. $40, FlS@,
and 5000: l package, w. +. IS, S.oo; l
package, +. :. w, $3.50; packages s.
T. V Sc and SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
THE NEWS GAVE PLEASURE HERE.
FitzsimmOBs the FuVOritc in Bet
ting, But .JefTries Had sympathy.

The interest in the fight in this city
was intense, and though Fitzsimmons was
the favOrite in the betting the sympa-
thies of the majority were with Jeffries.
Several hundred people congregated at
Euker's beer garden 20 receive the de
tailed report from the ringsidc and each
round I'm which JenTios got The better Of
the Australian was cheered vOciferou5ly.
u was q surprise 10 all when the an
Isuucement came that the Californian
had won. but that all were pleased goes
without saying. Cheer after cheer rent
the air. and the news. as II was passed
O bout the street, was received with every
evidence OF pleasure.
That the interest in the fight was great
was manifested by the eagerness with
which news from the ringside was sought
at the Dispatch office. The Dispatches
phones were kept ringing almost inces-
sanity until late in the night by those
AN nquirers expressed pleasure al the
result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
ryxcupuRG TOBACCO MARKET.

LYNCHBURG, VA. June a.-(Special; =
Receipts of loose tobacco were larger TINS
week than for several weeks past, ana
prices are well maintained for all fine
grades. Stock on hand for sale very light
Quotations:
soc Gisl. common dark Tugs. s250dS2.15
medium dark Tugs, $2SQS.25; fine and
good dark, $3.50qS5.
Leaf-Common dark leaf. S59aA; me-
dunn dark leaf A25@S5; good dark leaf,
S650q$9; fine dark shipping leaf, $SqslZ /;
good black wrappers, N9qSl3; fine black
wrappers, Sl+d$2i.
Bright Tobacco-Bright New: Lugs-
Common green and nondescript, S.5OgS4
medium smoking and cutting, sS;0q S5
good smoking and cutting, Ng$Soo; hne
Smoking and cutting, $3.50
Leaf-Common cutters, Sas5; medium
cutters. 81 5Od $50: good cutters SlSloi
fine cutters, sll.50Gsl4: fancy cutters, N2g
sl4; common wrappers. sSdsl2 medium
wrappers. sl0GSl5; fine white, S5qsiO;
good mahogany, $l2.50uN6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
TWELVE INNINGS At SCRANTON.
The Contest Close and Exciting ana
Lancaster Wins Out.

sRANTON. PA, June 9.-(Special)--
-.a.4ster defeated the locals IN hard
-s.t twelye-inning game to-day by a
'ta of 2 20 3. McDermott was again alb
.. and Players Hodson and Minor UNI
i-.t a very satisfactory game. Lancas-
,- .ried 10 take advantage OF Hodson
end Ecked from start 10 finish. Both
Payers were strong. Doherty played q
s'a- game on third. while the outfeld was
always ou hand. The whole Scranton team
Played an excellent game. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Use ALIENS FOOT-EAsE IN YOUR
GLOVES.

lady writes. II shake Aliens Foot
Ease tnro my gloves and rub a little on
nv hands. ii saves my gloves. by absorb
ing perspiration. IL is most aai ,.l
t"Siet pow6er." We invite the attention
OF physicians and nurses TO me apsyiuIe
D,riiv Of Aliens Foot-Ease. DR.. w. (.
kknnoit editor OF the Chicago Clinic, says:
81 sy' Is a grand preparationi. ] am USING ~
constantly In my practice Al drug ana
noe stores sell Il; zoe; sampies sent g p,
FREE. Address ALLEN .. u NE ne y, ~ -
lie Roy. ~. \. aPV-S@'t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

4NlNA4iA4gAAAf ' a. Ohi-C y, 1879.
Private sales reported Today we've as
60 iop.s. Fii'.rs g hc"shead5; leaf (darlO,
s hogsheads; ldgs, hogsheads. Total
,. noe--.-aus sJiu curing the
Inc tobacco inspector reports as follows
for to-day: nspections-Brights, none;
dark. Y hogsheads. Renspectlons-
Bright, IS bogsheads and l fierce.
Revenue collections today were as fol-
lows: Plug tobacco, S5124.lS cigars and
cigarettes. $i1o5.55. Total. s9%s-l5
Shockoe, Seabrook's, and DavenpOrt's
garenouses report to-day: Receipts. 1873
hogsheads; deliveries. 1lS hOgsheads.
sales on Exchange to-day were as TO-
lows: George a. Haynes package, II. l..
sl7; / package. 5. b. H., No. 5, sl825; /
package, 5. 8. H., No. 9. slO.50:'1 pack
age. 5. 3. H., No. ., $50; / package, q.
+. b.. No. l, $S25; l package, j. W. D.,
No. 2. $l.75; l package, ). b. H.. No T.
1872 -; package. G. l.; c., No: l. N599;
H. l.. B.. No. 2, s725; package, s. B: H,
No. T. 81; package. W. l.. W., no. = 700
package s 81 B. 81 L. no. Sacka sSso G. F. ai b.
age acc, 5. B. H., No 2 $40; ! package; j.
". D.. No. 3, and J. D., No; !, $40; /
package s. b. H., No. l. and O. r. a..
no 2 81; package d II l. e. e. No pa g sse
4 pf pa Eo. T. {. $50 psckags c; NJ; 10
~ 20: / package. j. D.. No. ?, 81 So. /
package, q. T. b., No. 2 $40; pack
ase " w. H.. No 1. 81 20--making an
average OF ss.72 the sale through:
silas shelburne & Co;4 packages j.
a Il. siO2 2 packages, w. !. p; $40
and $50; packages, J. p. s615 s., and
Sg'e5: 2 packages. r.. j., $50 and $40;
: packages, Z. G. s. $50. $50, and r.75
= FacLagss 7 w B. X $3.50 and 81 3e
packages. T. ]. S, $40 and Alo; /
nackags' r ". c., 81; packages, S. NJ
A. and sos; packages, w. @. e.
& 90 and N75: 2 packages. w. 7. w. IS
and So s packages, r.. NJ. A., $50. 5. 90
DO SIS. and S'25; package. G.. L..
IFS: 2 packages, ". 7. H. 6,75 and $3.50;
package. D. b.. 1915; package. p. b..
S2a0. / package. T. @. r.. 5000. pack
ages. A. c., $3.50. S. and S3; packages,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
CaterpiIIars Hold Up IL Train in Ner-


OF the citizens in this vicinity 10 eXtermi-
nate the caterpillar seem to De without
result. and in many sections the worms
have increased rapidly. In many places
the caterpilars dropping from the trees
overhead. cover the highway and side
walks \ passenger train gong north
from here last night was compelled 10
stop and back away from a portion Of
the track coated with worms. in oraer 10
gain sufficient momentum to carry II
over the INSTRUCTED section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Many Peraons Injured.

KANSAS CITY, MO, June s. Between
forty arc iorty-nve persons were IN
inred. lour perhaps fatally, by the de-
1ai,mcnt OF IRAN NO. 4. south-boGnd, On
the Kansas City, Plttsoufs ana CYL ran
O'Clock last night The injured are
,',s,6cnts OF Missouri, Kansas, and Ne
yada
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
c.ssot, President Penn'a II. r.

PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-The Board
Of Directors OF The Pennsylvania Railway
Company. at a special meeting to-day,
elected Mr. 4. J. cassatt, director ot
The company, president, 70 succeed INC
late president, Frank IhoHpso"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Richmond. Va. juno 9. lsg9.

Richmond. Va, June Q, 1899
Quotations: Wheat-Longbe.ry 10 TO
TIC; mixed, 20 10 nc; shortberry, 70 to
nc: No. red. 76 20 TIC. Corn-Whlte,
Virginia Dag lots. Al to &c; No. >
white Ac.: No white. 4Oc; No. mix
ed 40c: No. 3 mixed. 80 10 3gl2c. Oats
No. mixed, 29i4c.; No. 3 mixed, 2Sl2 to
&c kye-bZc.