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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
POSTMASTER KNIGHTS SUCCESS.
His object Is to Have His ONCE
Properly Classified.

Postmaster Wray T. Knight is highly
gratihed at the result of his visit TO the
Postmaster-General in Washington. The
talaries of twenty-three employees have
been increased. and two substitute clerks
lave been added 10 the permanent force.
Mr.. knight says he is anxious TO leave
the Office better classified than he found
II. The Richmond Office is rated first
class. but many Of the employees re
ceiye the minimum. instead OF the maxi
mum, salary. and the postmaster will
work hard throughout his term of office
20 have this changed The additional
allowances secured by Postmaster Knight
average about 500 per year. and the
salaries VIII now range from 800 10
81 100. except in the case of Messrs. Har-
risOn and Briggs, the sub-station agents,
who will be paid 5000 per year.
Those who Will receive additional COM
pensation are w. c. Brown. II. G. Boiling,
Mrs. c. G. Mera, ii. +. Archer. H. T..
Thornton. Douglas Baird. r. NJ. Fendley,
a. G. Briggs. l.. NJ. Turner G.. +. Taylor.
Reuben II. Broaddus, T.. X. Carter Miss
Crcath. w. ID. Kerns, j. II. McFadden,
Charles Goodloe, X. l.. Harrison, g. +.
Rowley h. II. Ragland, and L. II.
Wfisigcr.
The proposed suburban delivery will
not take in Barton Heights. That town
has a post-0fiice. Some Of the citizens
have been 10 see Mr. Knight, with a view
10 getting a free delivery. but the post
master could do nothr- for them. He
told these people that the remedy is in
their own hands If they chose 10 have
their post-Ofiice abolished. a sub-statiOn
can be established on the Heights, and
there will be two deliveries day.
Mail IS already delivered at the Union
Theological Seminary and other points
far beyond Barton Heights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
DEATHS.

CUNNINGHAM.-Die at $40 p. NJ,
Tuesday, June 9th. at his residence, No.
24l7 east Main street, EDWARD CUM
NINGHAM, in the Dth year OF his age.
He was a native OF County Downs, Ire
land.
Funeral will take place THURSDAY
MORNING from st. Patricks church at
o'clock. Friends and acquaintance In
vited 70 attend.
Remains will rest at McDonough's I'M
dertaking-rooms until time Of funeral.
2ts
DUNN.-Fell asleep on the morning Of
Juno q, 1880, at Scottsyille, MARY EMO
RY, daughter OF NJ. /. and Susie Hill
Dunn: aged months and days.
GARRETT.-Died, CAROLINE ELIZA
BETH. infant daughter OF Is. G. and Ada
Grey Garrett, of King william; aged IA
months.
or such is the kingdom OF Heaven
Interment at st. James church, King
william Courthouse, THURSDAY AT
TERNOON at 8 O'Clock.
MORRIs.-Ded. at 2:45 on the 18th OF
June. 1893. at his residence, 32s south iau-
rel street, ANDREW MORRIS, in the
nth year of his age.
He leaves a wife and seven children
five girls and two sons.
Lord, we bring our hearts TO Thee:
Dying love Is all our plea;
Thine forever we would be-
Jesus, ever Thine.
Jesus smiles and bids US come,
In His loving arms there's room.
He will bear US safely home
Home above.
When we reach that shining shore.
All our sufferings Will be DER.
And wen sigh and weep no more.
In that land Of love;
But I'm robes Of spotess white.
And with crowns OF glory bright,
We will range the fields OF light
Eyermore.
Funeral from Iaurel-Street church at s
o'clock THURSDAY. 18th instant Friends
and acquaintances invited 10 attend
Pawucket Or. H. and Denver Coli
papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
A DAY OF WEDDINGS
In the City on the Dan-Ihree
Couples.

DANVILLE, VA, June 2S.-0Special)-
Three marriages were celebrated here to-
day At noon Miss Susianne Tack Hick-
son. fourth daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. l.. Hickson, pledged her troth TO
Clarence HUFF, native of Pennsylvania.
now in the service of the Atlantic and
Danville railway. Rev. j. Cleveland
Hall, rector Of Epiphany church, read the
service i'm the presence of a company OF
relatives and friends, that had assembled
AT the brides home on COlquhoun street
Among those In attendance was Mrs j:
Ashby Jones' of Richmond, sister OF
the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Huff left in the
early afternoon on trip 10 northern
cities. Before returning they Will visit
the brdegroom's relatives at Chester. Pa.
At a quarter to o'clock Rev. j. Glide
Holland the popular young pastor OF
the Second Baptist church, and Miss
Emma jefferson. second daughter of Mrs.
B. Jefferson, We're married at the home
of the bride, Rev. Mr.. Thames. OF the
First Baptist church, and Rev, Il. j.
TAYLOR. pastor of the Calvary Methodist
Episcopal church, officiating. The cere-
mony was witnessed by large com
pany of friends, besides relatives OF the
bride. A new residence on north Main
street. furnished. and a horse and rub
ber-tired phaeton were gifts of the bride S
father. Rev. and Mrs. Holland left for
Washington after the marriage, and viii
be at home here next week
AT 5 o'clock in the afternoon Miss NJ
Blanche Doughty was welded to Mr.. 9.
f. Clayton. OF Tarboro', y. c.. the cere-
mony taking place at the home of the
bride. on Wilson street. The Rev. DR..
Laird. pastor of the First Presbyterian
church onciated. The bride is a very
estimable young lady. the daughter Of
Sir. C. II. Doughty Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton left at o'clock for Durham and
TarbOrO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
RALEIGHs BUDGET.
Cornerstone Laid-Pnrdons Grnht-
cd-Nilitary Encampment.

RALEIGH, n. c., June 2S.- Especially -
At $50 o'clock this morning the Grand
Lodge of Masons laid the cornerstone
Of the new First Presbyterian church
here. Grand Master Richard j. Noble, of
Selma, presided. The cornerstone Is or
brownstone and bears the inscription:
First Presbyterian Church, lH7-lS99.' II
was in 1917 that the cornerstone of the
old church was laid The new one Is on
the same site.
Revenue-C collector Duncan arrived to-
day. and announced that a number OF
changes and transfers in tine force would
be made July LIST. Only one Democrat
will then be left on the entire force.
Governor Russell pardons wyatt Perry,
who five years ago was convicted OF MUIR
dering a man named Thomas i. Bailey,
and sentenced TO fifteen years imprison-
mert. 1t is asserted that Bailey mad
made remarks against the character or
Perry's wife. Perry went to Bailey s
house one night and cut the man In
twelve places.
John Ward. OF Raleigh, Is appointed
trustee of the North Carolina Car Com
pany. Of this city. which last March went
into bankruptcy. The company owns a
fine plant which is now. of course, idle.
Judge Brown, of the Superior Court,
grants an order, returnable at Morehead
City. July 9Th, requiring the HYGIENE
Ice Company III. Bayer & Son, of Char
lotte), to show cause why the Seaboaro
Airline should not be allowed further
time to file its appeal from the decision
of the Superior Court. giving the Ice
company 600 damages for the alleged
burning OF an ice factory here. j. Nj.
Turner. of the Seaboard AIRLINE, made
the application, on the ground that the
company's attorneys neglected to file
the appeal papers in time, but that the
neglect of its attorneys ought not TO fall
upon the railway company.
A test case to force the State Treasurer
TO pay the penitentiary debts is made up
+. b. Arendale being plaintiff The Urea
surer accepts service.
The railways to-day made the state q
rate of / cent per mile each way FOR
the State Guard encampment ana the
latter is ordered held at Morehead city
beginning July 18th. for the Second Regi-
ment. and July 22d, for the Third, each
TO encamp seven days.
The state Board Of Internal Improve
ments met here to-day and considered
the matter Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railway, deciding TO take charge
of IL September 1st, and TO bring no suit
10 Dust the Fusionists now In charge
The board and the Governor will each
appoint a proxy TO represent the State
two-thirds stock, but leave 10 the private
stock holders the question as to Which
proxy the latter will recognize.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
NO AGREEMENT YET.
Third Unsuccessful Attempt 10 Make
Mine Wage scale.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, June 2s.-For
the third time the coal miners and opera
tors OF this district have made an unsuc-
cessful attempt TO reach an agreement
on wage scale 10 go into effect on July
LIST In the miners convention to-day two
slight concessions were made, and a COM
mittee was sent to ask for another con-
ference. which will be held In few days
The miners have agreed 20 accept the
scale OF the operators, fixing the minimum
at 1910 and under, but they insist on a
maximum OF 50 cents.
The operators objected 10 an increase OF
90 per cent. in the wages OF mine labor
ers, and the miners have agreed 10 an
increase OF Is per cent.
president Young. OF the Nine Workers
Association, said to-day the miners have
offered all the concessions they would
make. and he seemed confident the opera
tors would accept the compromise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
TO CONSIDER CONSOLIDATION.
Meeting of Chamber of Commerce
and y. VI. II. A. Committees Tonight.

IL Is probable that the meeting at the
JEFFERSON tonight of the committees from
the chamber of Commerce and the Young
mems Business Association. appointed to
consider the consolidation of the two
bodies, VIII be a warm one.
While IL is not possible TO say what
VIII be the outcome of the movement. II
is certain that there will be considerable
opposition. Indeed. 1t is probable that a
majority OF the members OF the Young
Mems Association are opposed. A num-
Der of them yesterday expressed the most
decided opposition. 1t is stated that
there is not opposition so strong among
the members OF the Chamber.
The committees from the two bodies
who will meet together tonight are as
follows:
From the Chamber Of Commences. w.
Travers (presidenD, S. II. Halves. l.. u.
Morris, w. o. SHELTON, ID. b. Monford,
and Henry l.. Cabell.
From the Young Mems Business AssO-
ciation-Henry Lee Valentine prcsdenO,
j. S. Bryan, J. l.. Hill, II. ID. Eichelber-
ger. Milton Straus. and Robert Lecky, Jr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
ATHLETICS AT PARIS.
An AI-Americnn Team 20 Contest
Roosevelt Chairman.

CHICAGO, June 2S-An all-American
team made up of the best athletes OK
American universities. is to be gathered
by Walter Camp; Barlow S. Weeks
president A. A. U. and also the executive
head OF the New York Athletic Club and
DR.. Paul Neumann. OF the Chicago Ath-
letic Club, to contest in the games at the
Paris Exposition next summer.
The team will not only consist OF track
and field men, but rowing, waterproof,
and swimming experts will be included.
Governor Roosevelt. OF New York, who
has been encouraging the venture, has
been offered the honorary chairmanship.
After the Exposition games 1t Is thu
intention TO hold dual meets in Germany
France, and England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Annie Du Gravely, of Danyille, IS
visiting Miss Bessie Ingles, 624 west
Grace street
Mrs. T. ]. Jackson is the guest Of Dr..
J. L. Smiths family at the Union Theo-
logical Seminary.
The Gesangverein Virginia will cele-
brate the anniversary Of its organization
rext Monday at Sanger Hall.
Mr.. Arthur G. Lewis. of Norfolk south
ern passenger agent of the Baltimore ana
Ohio, is in the city on business.
Misses Rhay and Bertha Van Wort. of
east Grace street. leave to-day for
months outing at Buckroe Beach.
Mr.. Samuel Proskauer. formerly United
states Consul at Puerto Cabello, Nene-
zuela, has returned from that country
Professor sylvanus Morris, wife, and
daughter, Of Athens Ca, are visiting
Mrs Robert W. Lewis, Cos east Leigh
street.
Major A. H. DreWry rested well Tues
day night, was getting along nicely yes
terday, and his condition last night was
considered very favorable.
Mrs. Marks, mother of Rev. c. A.
Marks. pastor of the First English Evan
gelicai Lutheran church, IS seriously Ill
at her residence, No. 5l2 east Leigh street.
A telegram received here yesterday from
New Orleans announces the safe arrival
there of Mr. Ernest Wilt, a native Of
that city, who has spent several years
i'm Richmond.
Miss Josie Childress and her sister, Miss
Annie May, of Danville, accompanied by
their friend, Miss Pauline Howard are
the guests Of Mrs. Alma Il. Dillon, south
Laurel street.
No ARRANGEMENTS have yet been made
for the celebration of German-Day this
year The matter will be discussed at
"A meeting 10 be held in Sanger Hall on
the 18th day Of July.
Mrs Hunter Griffin, Of Galveston, and
son. DaVie Griffin. one of the returning
cadets from the Virginia Military Insu-
tute. leave for Old Point IN the morning,
after a pleasant stay in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

cloth. of Goldshoro', n. c., to lease
room I'm the Law Building, Walnut ana
John streets, in that city, at $500 per an
mum. for a post-office. for term OF ten
years. has been accepted by the depart
ment This includes n complete equip
ment Of furniture electric-light, and fire.
and burglar-proof safe.
The post-office at Newport News has
been allowed an additional letter-carrier.
ARMY ORDERS.
Major Harry l.. Rogers, paymaster'
United States army. is ordered to pay
the troops at Fort Monroe. Va. and Fort
Caswell. ~ c., TO June 80, 1899.
First-Lieutenant Wllloughby Wake,
Seventh United States Artillery, now on
leave of absence at Fort Monroe, va,
will report TO the commanding officer or
that post for assignment to temporary
duty I'm connection with the charge of the
appliances and material pertaining to the
department of chemistry and high expo
sives of the United States Artillery
CchoOl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
POSSIBLE MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
Italian Provision for Prohipit'"'
Meeting, and Furnishing strikers


ROME June 2s.-Great interest was
taken in to-day's session OF the Chamber
of Deputies. There are apprenenslohs
that 1t may lead to ministerial Crisis
over the Royal decree empowering the
government to prohibit public meetings,
etc. and to punish strikers and those VIM
violate the press laws. The extreme beIt-
lists are resolved to resort 70 every means
to postpone a vote approving the mea-
sure, so that they may subsequently De
able TO contest its legality in the courts
on the ground of it's being unconstitu-
tional. as well as not sanctioned Dy
Parliament The debate on the navy esu-
mates ought to have been resumed TO-
day. but Immediately after the sitting
was opened. Signor Bonacci, Minister OF
Justice, moved its suspension, on the
ground that the chamber should hrst
pronounce an opinion on the Royal de-
cree. The House eventually decided TO
adjourn until this afternoon. At the con-
clusion OF the long debate motion made
by the Premier, General Pelloux, TO re-
fer the decree to the Committee on Po-
Iitical Bills. such reference to have the
force of an act of indemnity, was adopt
ed by a vote of 2CS TO 1873.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

At Murphy's-George b. Finch, Boydton
George a. Williams and wife. Basic: Mrs.
Newman, sister, and daughter +. $.
Hunter; Mr.. and Mrs. 4. L. Davidson.
Newport News; j. s. Andrews. Newport
News: William h. Atwood. Blacksburg
g. c. Vaughan, Jr., Farmville; w. 4.
Gathrght, Dabney.
At. New Ford st. j. Wilson, Halifax
county; Thomas Easley, South Boston
NJ. s. Price. Meherrin Mrs. George X.
Dabney Newport News; Ed. S. Conrad.
HarrisOnburg; NJ. S. Robertson, Buena
Vista, Rev. w w. Smith, ID. D., Ran
dolph-Macon; Freeman Epes, Block Is
land: c. a. Gay and wife. Dahltea: j..
4. Charles Kleppe and wife, Baltimore.
At the Loxington-J. S. Barron. War
saw: +. Willingham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
News Of the L. {. Courts.

Suit was entered in the United States
circuit Court yesterday by Charles Tyler
Of Baltimore against Levi L. Williams
OF King William county for S2,432.72, on
an account.
Judge Simonton is expected I'm New
York from his foreign trip on July 4th
He will so TO Flat Rock, n. c. lie is re-
ported TO be in much better health
Judge Golf will come TO Richmond July
9th 10 attend TO some matters in the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
and the United States Circuit Court.
No argument will be heard.
Collector Bethel has returned from West
Point. much improved in health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
ONE CORPORATION REFUSED.
New Jersey Objects to American
Isthmus Canal Company.

TRENTON. ~. j., June 2S.-Attorney-
General Gray to-day filed an opinion with
the Secretary OF State. advising the re-
fusal of the articles Of incorporation OF
the American Isthmus Ship Canal Com
pany. The articles provided for an au-
thorized capital of sso,co,ODo, with tho
proyiso that the capital stock might be
increased to S25O.00o,Ooo by vote of not
less than three fourths Of the holders OF
the capital stock. This proviso Is In con-
fiict with the New Jersey statute, which
gives 10 the holders OF two thirds OF the
capital stock OF corporation the power
to increase the original capital The COM
pany was intended to be incorporated here
to build ship canal across the Isthmus
OF Panama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
ACROSS JAMES RIVER.
NEWS OF WEDNESDAY CLEANED
FOR THE DISPATCH READERS.
FIPIH-STREET SCHOOL AT The FORGE
Large Number of Manchester
People spend the Day at This
DcscrVcdly-0mccrs Elected.

Yesterday was the day for the Fifth
street Methodist Sunday-school excur-
SION to Providence Forge. on the Chesa-
ycako and Ohio road. The school carried
down 10 that popular resort seven cars,
crowded TO the utmost with as happy a
company Of young people as one can see
in a days journey. They returned at
o'clock. delighted with their trip.
ED. MOODY FINED HEAVILY.
Mayor Maurice had large crowd to
attend his court yesterday morning. The
court was engaged for some time in look
ing into the good and bad Of Edward
Moody the ncgro man who gave so much
trouble on Monday night at the merry
fo-round. That night the negro got on
ono OF the horses and would not pay his
fare and would not get of. Policeman
Jones placed him under arrest. ana had 10
subdue him, also "a mob, TO set MN lock-
cd up.
AIavo~ Maurice fined him three times,
as follows: Disordcrly conduct, So resist
ing officer. SO: destruction of public pro-
pcrty. So Total, 50. Moody for once,
seemed 10 be appalled,. and through his
counsel Mr.. W. II. Garnett, took an ap-
peal 20 the Hastings Court.
OFFICERS WERE ELECTED.
Liberty Council. No 10. Jr. o. L. a. NJ,
,c Swansboro'. at a recent meeting elect
81 the following persons as officers for
tle next six months: Councillor, c. S.
TAYLOR; Vice-Councillor. II. L. Clements;
Iecordiug Secretary. William J. Morri-
s.'t. Assistant Recording Secretary. +.
VS. Wicker. Financial Secretary. =. :.
rrett: Treasurer. W. II. TOler: Con-
cuctor. \. J.. Bevii!e; Warden, y. W.
Cr.ddle Inside Sentinel, H. c. Jennings;
outside Sentinel. J. II. Taylor: Trustees
A. r. Toer. j. G.. Redford. and w. c.
clements: Representative to state COun-
Cl W. II Toer; Alternate, i. w. Grid
die
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Florence Morrisett. Of Norfolk. is
here on visit TO her mother. in Swans
lOrO'.
The next term OF the Hastings Court
viii be a grand-iury term.
Mrs Hattie Rcams is detained at her
home. in Swansboro', by sickness.
Miss Florence Redway. Of Washington
s. visiting Mrs e. II. Uranium. 920 Nc
Donouch street.
Mr. Samuel Wicks has returned from
Newport News. lie is detained at his
home by indisposition.
Miss Page Pelham Hewlett has re-
turned from Washington. where she visit
cd Miss Florence Roadway.
The SWausboro' Social Club will hold
On important meeting tomorrow night at
the residence Of Miss Myrtle Russell To
make ARRANGEMENTS for picnic on the
Fourth Of July. All the members are re-
qucsted 20 attend.
Mrs. Hattie Z. Kelly is in Frederlcks-
burg attending the State Summer School
Of Methods.
Miss Hattie Jake Kelly IS in Suffolk.
Va, visiting her brother Mr. Jacob H.
Kelly.
The Cowardin-Avenue Children's Club
will give an entertainment at Meade-Me-
mortal church this evening from to 10.
40 admission will be charged. Refresh
ments Will be served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
CHINA on THE EVE OF WAR;
TroIIey-Cars I'm Korea Not Yet Fully
Appreciated.

VANCOUVER, B. c., June 2s.-Oriental
advices by the steamship Empress OF
China, are to the effect that the export
of rice from Wuhu has been suddenly
interdicted by the yiceroy Of Ranking,
acting under instructions from Peking.
on the ground that China is on the eve
Of war. Another reason given IL that
the requirements OF the people within the
Yang-Tse region do not permit any ex-
port of grain.
Since the introduction of trolley-cars
i'm Korea several children have been run
yer and killed in Seoul The people, to
the number OF several hundred, burned
ne car and smashed another. Tho Japa'
Csc and European engineers narrowly
capped death.
The ignorant people attribute the
-orghts, which have continued for some
no. 10 the construction of the electric
FlWays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
AMERICAN GIRL IN GOLD.
A Feature OF CoIOradO's Exhibit AT
Paris Exhibition.

DENVER, COL, June 2S.-The Colorado
Parts Exposition Commission has made
a contract with f. ID. Higbee. representa-
tive of one of the largest statue-casting
firms of the country, for a solid gold
statue for exhibition at the Paris Expo
The design represents an up-to-date
girl, the figure of life size being cast In
solid gold, eighteen karats fine. the cast
with its base being feet 4 inches in
height. It is estimated that a million
dollars worth of gold will be used J.,
The pedestal is to be of copper ana
pure silver standing feet Inches hlgh,
3 feet square at the top, ana Feet
inches at the base.
All the metals of which the statue ana
It's base are TO be constructed VIII be
the production OF Colorado mines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
HARVESTING THE JAMES.
The Work Progressing-The Crusher
to Arrive To-day.

The big stone-crusher to be used in the
work of building the dam across the
James for the works of the Virginia Elec-
trical Railway and Development Company
is expected TO arrive to-day.
IL will be placed in position and gotten
10 work as quickly as possible. The
crusher will be used in preparing stone
for the concrete, immense quantities of
which will be employed in the construc-
ton Of the dam. the foundation for the
pOwer-house, and for other purposes,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
To Go with w. III. West.

Howard and Mack, among the headers
al Main-Street Park Vaudeville this week.
have recently signed contracts with w.
II. West TO present their act with his
minstrel company next season. The
comedians do a fifteen-minute sketch OF
cross-talk that never lags for wit. and
they succeed In making nightly a double
encore.
Earl and Wilson. Kessner and Reid. and
the other acts are also quite popular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Miss PhiIlips's Success.

There were two special hits made at
the Auditorium last night. One was made
by the Misses harrington and Martele in
their first class singing act. and the other
was won by Miss Bessie Phillips, who
took the place Of TTiXeda, the latter hav-
ing been taken i'll. The whole bill went
well, and the large audience enjoyed the
show. The same programme will be given
al week.